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Sangjun suddenly passed away,
and just before the bankruptcy,
the current president hadn't found an investor,
If he hadn't, we would've gone bankrupt.
Current president? You mean my father?
You didn't know?
Your father never told you that?
No, he's never even mentioned it.
Our company was formerly
Taehu Industry, Jiwan's father's company.
So the company I'm working for...
Used to be my father's company?
Looking this way
Looking that way
She has no class.
There are always people who can't hold
their liquor but still get drunk like that.
The sky is blue...
Those who can't hold
their liquor shouldn't drink.
Mom, come and eat.
I made you breakfast.
If you can't hold your liquor, don't drink.
Look...
I can take it because it's on TV,
but if it really happened, I couldn't take it.
What?
What did you do to this soup?
Even if it's bad, how could you throw it out?
I meant well making it for you.
Meant well?
What about how I raised you for 25 years
like you were a princess?
You're trying to get credit for a bowl of soup?
Seriously?
How could a person change overnight like this?
Your mom is dead.
From now on, I'm just Oh Minja.
Mom, I can see your true colors now.
Now that I quit teaching, you hate me?
Isn't it obvious?
Before you go back to work,
forget about enjoying all the perks.
And you must pay
33.3333333% of the living cost.
You must cook, do the laundry and the dishes.
Thinking about how I pampered you,
I get so upset that I can't even eat.
And if you don't submit a doctor's note,
your leave of absence will be cancelled.
How can you not be stressed out right now?
I'm sorry for not being stressed out.
How dare you!
Stop resorting to violence, mom!
My mom's not having breakfast?
She must be on a diet.
Mom going on a "no breakfast" diet
means you two are at war again.
Our company was Jiwan's father's company?
Where did you hear that?
Mr. Lee told me.
He said Jiwan's father
founded the company, not you.
I knew he seemed rather classy.
He was that rich? A real estate tycoon?
Isn't today the last day of the mission?
Have you decided?
No. I don't need to try so hard at it.
Fine.
I'll go.
I'll go to work and find the perfect person.
Enjoy your breakfast.
Can I have some antacids?
Yes, sir.
Today is the day you bring the person who you
think is the most important at the company.
You're free to pick whomever you want,
but you must provide a valid reason.
Please come back here by 3 o'clock.
You have until then to prepare.
What am I going to do until 3 p.m.?
Let's go. There's nothing to do here.
Sir...
You're Mr. Kang Jaecheol, right?
You're Ma...
Yes, Ma!
I'm Section Chief Ma.
What are you doing at the headquarters?
I heard you were at the Gangdong Branch.
Oh...
I got assigned here.
Really? Which department?
Sales.
That's where I work, too.
Oh! You're the new department head!
Thank you for your warm welcome.
I'm Jang Hosik, you're new department head.
I look forward to working with you.
I'm Kang Jaecheol. I got assigned here.
I hope we create a great team.
Go back to your work.
Follow me.
You're next to my desk.
Okay. Thank you.
I would appreciate it
if you came as a fellow alumnus.
President Jang is here.
Mr. Lee, which one did you bet on this time?
It's a secret.
How about you, President Jang?
It's a secret, too.
This event never gets old.
Sit down. Everyone, sit down.
Let's start.
Yes, sir.
The first one is Lee Seonggyu.
She has worked here the longest in cleaning...
Oh, Ms. Kim, you're back again this year.
You're a regular.
Wait, Mr. Kim, you brought her too, right?
Yes.
Your humanistic ways
started way back then, I see.
Okay, good job.
I believe he is an indispensable person...
Kind smile and bright...
Hidden in the background, doing his job,
protecting all the employees 24-7, he is...
Please don't mark me for coming a bit late.
I brought the plant manager
who's always on his feet, working hard,
come rain or shine.
A healthy mind resides in a healthy body...
Next is Mr. Jang Hyeondo.
Why did you come alone?
Because the most important person
at this company is right here.
The man who brought success to this company
is President Jang Taesu who is right here.
Everyone accepts the fact
that President Jang is a talented businessman.
What a great son he is.
I asked myself a question during this mission.
How did Jang Taesu become
the best in this industry?
My conclusion
was that it was me, Jang Hyeondo.
As every father in the world does,
my father worked very hard for me, his son.
And he put this company at the top of its field.
And since I was the driving force,
I think I am the most important person here.
I am my father's present and future,
and this company's present and future.
Thank you.
That was a wise answer.
Of all the answers I heard in my 12 years here,
that was the best answer ever.
Next is Mr. Kim Jiwan.
It looks like you came alone, too.
Is your person here, too?
No, he's not here.
You could bring anyone, but you came alone,
and that means you didn't bring anyone.
What's the reason?
I couldn't bring one.
No matter how hard I thought,
I couldn't choose just one person.
Kim Jiwan.
I think I spoke inappropriately earlier.
Good luck.
See you again.
At first, I was going to bring the team leader
of Planning who is a man full of understanding.
After visiting the factory,
I wanted to bring the employees and managers
who always looked out for one another.
You didn't take off for your mother's birthday?
It's okay.
It's not okay! Go home! Hurry!
It really is okay.
Go home! I'll do this.
Take good care of your mother.
After that, I was going to bring our trainer
who encouraged me.
It happened to me, too.
I went to a second-rate school
and got discriminated for being a woman.
I had a hard time here at first, just like you.
But stay strong.
Unfortunately, that's the only advice I can give.
But when I thought about it again,
Everyone at Sales who sell our products,
those in Development who develop them,
and those in charge of funds in Finance,
they were all very important.
Everyone I met
was playing their part in their position.
I couldn't think of anyone not important.
So I think I could've brought anyone
sitting here, or even all those workers
who are present here.
I couldn't choose just one person, because
I couldn't say one person was more important
I'm sorry.
You broke the rule, so you'll be penalized.
I am expecting it.
Okay, then.
Tell me which one you think should win.
I think Ms. Kim Jihye was good.
I think Ms. Park Jiyeong was good...
Everyone has a different idea,
so I think you should choose the winner.
- May I? - Yes, please.
Okay.
Everyone, you all did well.
Everyone had good reasons,
but if I had to choose the winner,
I think
it was Kim Jiwan.
Kim Jiwan.
Not bringing anyone should mean he failed.
Yes.
But not being able to choose just anyone
for an event he could bring anyone
means he took it that seriously. Am I wrong?
I completely agree with what Jiwan said.
The reason why we created this mission
was for you to learn about
how everyone in every department
is fulfilling an important role
during your on the job training period.
Mr. Kim Jiwan's answer was
the reason behind this mission.
You.
You think I was joking?
I told you not to stand out.
That wasn't your place!
You're Mr. Jang Hyeondo's sidekick.
A sidekick can't get the spotlight!
Have you no conscience?
Don't you ever try to stand out again, okay?
Why are you looking at me like that?
I don't
want to be a sidekick or be in the spotlight.
I only spoke of what I thought.
Is that why you used connections
to get in here?
Okay. Let's be honest here.
If you're so great,
why did you beg Mr. Jang Hyeondo
to get you hired here?
Know your place.
Sir!
What is it?
President Jang is going to the factory alone.
He doesn't have anyone accompanying him.
But how?
I'll go.
Mr. Kim Jiwan, let's do it right from now on.
Don't pay attention to things
unrelated to work.
And I loved what you said before.
Hello, Yeonghwan.
I think I'll be about 5 minutes late.
That's great.
I'll take my time too, then.
Okay.
I'm sorry.
About Jiwan's job...
I have to take it back.
I'm such a silly person.
That's not true.
I'm very glad Jiwan found a job on his own.
Actually...
The company where Jiwan got a job...
It's Taesu's company.
What?
You mean Jang Taesu?
Yes.
Seonhui, are you okay with that?
I doubt anything bad will happen.
But I must be anxious about him working there.
On the way over here,
I saw someone who looks like Jeongae,
and I followed her, thinking it was her.
But she should be in New York...
Silly me...
You saw Jeongae?
I was wondering if I should tell you this...
What is it?
Jeongae is back in Korea.
A Special Interview with CEO, Jang Taesu, of Nuga Global
I'm home.
Ms. Jeong Sugyeong!
This is enough.
I'm not going to take this anymore!
No way.
Don't you dare come in here.
I will sleep in my own bedroom tonight!
Man...
Ma'am!
Bring me the key to the master bedroom!
Get out, Mr. Jang Taesu.
I told you not to come in
without my permission.
Ha!
Why would I need your permission?
This is my house. It's in my name.
There's no space in this house
where you can tell me to get out.
If you don't like it, you leave.
I gave you a place to stay.
Hello, how have you been?
Is the Minister doing well, too?
But about that event...
The kimchi-making volunteer work
you want me to come to?
Of course I'm coming. I'm looking forward to it.
In case there's traffic,
I thought I might go there before you get there.
Yes, I'll see you then.
Fine. I'm leaving.
I won't come in without your permission.
Oh, my!
Mom, are you all right?
Yes.
Don't. You'll get hurt.
What's wrong? That's the second one today.
Go and get some rest, okay?
I'll set the table.
Okay, Eunsu.
Thank you.
Jeongae could probably get your number
from the director of the orphanage.
Grandma.
Yes? What is it, Jiwan?
What's this?
They gave it to me at work.
You should use it as spending money.
At your work?
They gave you a bonus already?
Don't make a big fuss.
You must have done something to deserve it.
Of course! Jiwan is a very smart boy.
He's the eldest son of this family!
By the way...
Look at the amount!
Grandma, today's your lucky day!
Oh, can I really spend it?
Jiwan gave it to you, so of course you must.
Right?
If I don't accept it, it'll hurt your feelings?
Yes. I'd be grateful if you spend it all.
Jiwan, what about me?
When you get paid,
am I getting something, too?
My first paycheck will go to mother,
so take a number and wait your turn.
Oh, my...
Come in.
Father, you haven't made it back to your room?
Wow, mom's definitely holding a grudge.
It's understandable.
You disturbed her artistic side.
Artistic side my butt!
It's vanity.
This is why mom's still angry at you.
Why are you here?
You need to do better.
If you had asked me,
I could've gotten the painting for you.
Why did you attack her so directly?
You knew this would happen.
You're good at business, but with women...
Man...
How dare you!
Should I help you get back to your room?
How?
I couldn't tell you that in advance.
All you need to do is get back into the room.
What? You don't want my help?
- You want me to leave? - That's not it...
You have an idea?
When did I ever fail when it came to mom?
Okay. Try it.
But father, this is about give and take.
What will you give me in return?
Oh, boy...
What would you like?
It's nothing, really.
It's something very trivial at work.
The department I asked for?
Let me be assigned there.
I'm sorry about the other night.
I can't really drink that much.
It's okay.
But you should refrain from drinking.
I didn't know
you'd worry about me to this extent.
Thank you, Yeongju.
I'll strive to become a good drinker!
That's not what I meant by this.
Getting too drunk isn't really that good.
I'm okay with it,
but you shouldn't do that with elders.
What is it?
No, you're right. Yeongju, you're right.
I can do that with you but in front of
my father-in-law, I can't make that mistake.
I'll be drinking with him a lot in the future.
Father-in-law...
You mean my father?
Yes.
I'll try to hold my alcohol better.
They say more you drink, better you get at it.
Hold on.
Mr. Ko Jangsu.
I'm not interested in marrying you.
What?
You can't accept what
a woman says at face value.
Excuse me?
When a woman says, "No," she means, "Yes."
Did you think Yeongju was the kind of woman
who'd say "I'll marry you" to a man she met
less than month ago
without being proposed to?
No, no.
Yeongju isn't that kind of a woman.
You said so yourself.
She dislikes the idea of marriage, not you.
Right. She said it's not that she dislikes me.
Right.
So I need to propose to her properly.
- Mother. - Yes?
Thank you.
It hasn't even been a month! I can't marry him!
Why not?
Lots of people get married after just one week.
Mom, please!
You don't want to teach anymore.
Get married. Then I'll leave you alone.
Mom, I don't care about
you cutting up my credit cards
- or not giving me any food. - I'm home.
But this is too much.
How can I marry someone just because
he has the right social status?
We should have the same goals.
Or if that's too much to ask,
we should at least understand each other.
He's nothing like me! So how can I marry him?
Just live with him for 10 years.
You'll grow to like him and put up with him.
If you don't submit your doctor's note,
your leave of absence will be cancelled!
How does that not stress you out?
Oh, forget it!
Just get married and have children!
Mom!
Quiet!
- Mom! - Quiet!
Why do you keep screaming at me!
Yeongju, your script had a very creative idea.
I can't wait to read your next script.
A Beautiful Love
What am I going to do!
No, no!
What...
Mom!
It's acute stress disorder.
Acute stress disorder?
Yes.
It's in the early stages,
but such sudden symptoms...
Thank you, doctor.
Thank you so much.
You're saved. You are.
Did you hear that?
Acute stress disorder.
We're saved now.
By the way, are you her real mother?
Yes, of course. I'm her real mom.
But why... Does that have something
to do with her symptoms?
By the way,
we could get your note this time, right?
Ma'am.
What the...
Mom, you're moved, right?
Wow, father's really amazing.
This is how much he loves you.
We have a real masterpiece at our house.
Why is that thing in our house?
Mom, father bought it for you...
Ma'am, take that down right now.
But Mr. Jang said to leave it...
Ma'am!
Stop screaming at her.
Talk to me instead.
Wow, this is great.
This is the Mona Lisa.
I know this painting.
We finally have a painting
we both know hanging in our living room.
How...
How dare you hang that cheap thing here!
What?
You like masterpieces. So I bought you one.
That's obviously a replica!
Nobody would know that.
It looks just like the real thing to me.
If it's real, it should be at the Louvre, not here!
It's okay. Nobody will know that.
Everyone will know!
What would my friends say
when they see that?
Mom, father bought it for you.
Stop talking!
This is beyond humiliating!
Take that down!
If you don't, I will!
Do that and see what happens.
I'll cover the whole house with the Mona Lisa
and throw a big party here.
Honey!
It was worth it. It sure is a masterpiece, right?
How much did you pay for it?
It was expensive. I paid $50.
That's too much!
I know.
It looks real.
Who'd call that fake?
I saw the real one, and it looks just like this.
Happy?
I opened the door.
But I'm comfortable sleeping in my study.
Honey!
I opened the bedroom door,
so you'll remove that, right?
I'll think about it.
These are the requests for the new employees.
Jang Hyeondo's request is the first one.
Which department did Hyeondo want?
Well, actually...
That boy...
Where does he want to go?
Where Kim Jiwan goes to.
So I can work with my friend.
Where Kim Jiwan goes to?
Which department is Kim Jiwan going to?
It's against our policy to ship the supplies
ordered on the day of the request.
Have you not heard that?
Why does it have to be Marketing?
- What are you saying? - Orphan?
Both my father and my mother are alive.
Work with another company? That's too bad.
Why did you pick this department?
Had I known you wrote this department down,
I would've asked for another one.
Which branch is it?
Guri.
That's one of the high ranking branches!
How can you push him over the edge like that!
What if he switches to another company!
He's our client!
He'll call back.
He's not calling back!
He will.
He expanded his shop after working with us.
He can't switch to another company.
That's what you think!
He's not calling!
Hello?
Yes, sir.
Yes.
You will?
Thank you.
I'm sorry about earlier.
So he did call.
Sir.
Oh.
Welcome to Marketing.
We don't care about hierarchy,
so let's treat each other like family.
Ms. Seo, now that we have new employees,
let's rearrange the desks.
Yes, sir.
Ding-dong.
You come here often.
I'm your boyfriend, so I must.
- Ouch. Look. It hurts. - What are you doing?
You're unbelievable. You have some nerve!
I hurt by wrist, and I had a nosebleed.
Ouch...
My molar tooth hurts, too.
I can't sleep at night.
Then why did you provoke him?
Whatever.
You finish in 10 minutes, don't you?
Yes.
You look like you have nothing to do anyway.
We're practicing for an audition,
so come and tell us what you think.
I couldn't practice because of you.
Audition?
I'm not interested in concerts.
I know that.
Sometimes I need objective opinions from
people with no ear for music, like you.
I'll see you later.
So many excuses. Just come.
Wait...
I can't see myself
I can't see my path
I'm...
Move.
She can't see me with you in the front.
I'm the singer. I can't move.
Hyeondo, the pizza girl is on her way.
She's here! There's no time! Hurry!
I can't see myself
I can't see my path
I'm a tiny caterpillar
My skin breaks, and I slip out of my cocoon
Once, twice and again
I'm a pupa covered in scars
Cold winter might arrive
And give me a hard time
When the spring breeze blows
I will fly, looking for my dream
Open up your wings, fly in the world freely
Singing and dancing...
I didn't know you were here.
When did you get here?
What'd you think?
That was wonderful.
So this is how you practice?
Don't fall for me or anything.
You're not welcome.
His voice still seems to be ringing.
This is what they call a rich voice.
He's so amazing...
You!
He's your type?
You're very weird!
Excuse me?
How could you fall for Yumin...
Both you and your brother have awful taste!
Go home.
Hurry!
A girl shouldn't be out so late at night!
Does Jiwan know?
How you go to performances late at night!
But you told me to come...
Why, you little... Hurry up and go home!
- Go. Go home. - Oh, my...
Man!
Where is Mr. Jang Hyeondo?
I didn't see him.
On our first get-together?
You call this team work?
I told everyone to attend!
You didn't make sure your colleague came?
Mr. Kim Jiwan, call him.
Your call is being forwarded to...
- He's phone's off. - Man...
Sir, stop looking for him and sit down.
We were waiting for you so we can order food.
Can we order anything we want?
Food? What food?
Just eat the free crackers.
There's too many here to order food for!
Sir.
I wasn't sleeping.
So I was saying, if you're a team,
you must look after each other.
You don't care about each other already?
Our team is legendary for having a strong bond
of justice, loyalty and friendship.
Juri, you're laughing?
No, I'm not.
Why are you laughing?
What's so funny?
Listen closely.
Kimchi-making volunteer event
Ma'am, please turn this way.
Please look this way.
- Can you pose for us? - Nice!
Ma'am, please turn this way.
Ma'am, this way, please.
Thank you.
Can you pose for us holding the kimchi?
Pick up the kimchi for me!
Look at them making kimchi over there.
That kimchi's going to smell like makeup.
Thank you!
So Sugyeong is in our neighborhood?
Why won't you finish what you were saying?
Let me catch my breath.
I ran here so quickly.
That makes no sense!
Why would she come here to make kimchi?
She's not making kimchi for herself here.
She was volunteering.
They're making it for the elderly living alone.
Sugyeong makes that kimchi?
Yeah.
She took pictures beside a the minister's wife.
Sugyeong must be pretty successful.
You get up, too.
Why? You're going there?
She came all the way here,
so if she finds out she missed me,
that sensitive girl would be heartbroken.
Man...
That snob? No way.
Maybe to you, but she was very nice to me.
Oh, no!
Mom, you're really going?
What if you end up embarrassing yourself?
In the old days, Sugyeong was nice to you
because of Sangjun.
She isn't whom you think she is, mom.
So I shouldn't go?
Sugyeong.
Look this way!
Sugyeong!
Sugyeong, it's me!
Sangjun's mom.
Sugyeong, I'm Sangjun's mom.
You must be tired.
You must take breaks or you might get ill.
I didn't do much.
Get away from me.
I'm like a mom to her.
Ms. Jeong...
Sugyeong, it's me!
Please keep the reporters and spectators out.
She must rest!
Let's go inside.
Sugyeong and Taesu are like my children!
Why won't you believe me?
She knows Mr. Jang's name and your name.
Well, she does?
Look! I'm like a mom to her!
Get away from me.
Why won't you believe me!
Mother!
- Oh, Sugyeong. - My!
How long has it been?
I almost didn't recognize you.
It's been so long.
Of course you don't recognize me.
I've grown so old.
You have.
You used to be so beautiful.
Who is she?
Ma'am,
she's like a mother to me, from my hometown.
My...
Doing volunteer work with you
helped me meet her again.
Jiwan got a job at my husband's company?
So you didn't know...
Taesu keeps everything to himself.
Taesu does everything I ask him to.
When I told him, he hired him right away.
Of course he did, mother.
Uh, well...
I'd like to stay and chat, but
I must escort the minister's wife somewhere.
You're here with an important person, so go.
We can catch up next time.
Okay.
Mother, you know how I feel, don't you?
Of course I do.
I'm so glad you welcomed me so warmly.
Give me your business card.
I'll call you soon.
Business card...
Of course I should give you one.
I'll tell them to get you some kimchi I made.
Oh, you don't have to.
- So kind. - But I want to, mother.
I have nothing else to give you right now.
Okay.
I will take it.
You made it with your beautiful hands,
so I must take it.
I'm only taking it since you mean well by it.
I'm not the kind of person who takes freebies.
I know how noble you are, mother.
Yes.
Goodbye, mother.
Sugyeong, your purse is so pretty.
A woman's class shows through her purse.
I thought I would enjoy a classy life like you.
I had no idea I'd be carrying
a cloth bag at my age.
Mother, would you like to have this?
This is the first time I'm carrying it.
No way. Don't offer me your purse.
Don't even.
I didn't say I wanted it.
But you should have it.
I have nothing else to give you.
Oh...
It's from my heart, mother.
Oh...
You don't have to!
I'll take it since it's a gift from you.
I don't take freebies, you know, right?
- I do, mother. - Oh, my!
Eunsu
Hi, Eunsu.
What's up?
I'll bring you lunch.
Want to have lunch with me?
Okay...
Sir, Ms. Lee Jeongae on the line.
Who?
Ms. Lee Jeongae.
She says she's a hometown friend of yours.
I'm sorry.
President Jang is out on business.
I'm not sure when he will be back.
Taesu can't do this to me.
Give him this message.
If he won't see me now,
I'm coming to his office.
You're hiding something from me, aren't you?
Me? What could I be hiding from you?
Kim Jiwan. Sangjun's son.
You gave him a job here?
What are you trying to do?
You want to befriend that family?
Giving a job to one person isn't a big deal.
He's one of many employees.
If it's nothing, why didn't you tell me?
Because I knew you'd make a big deal out of it.
How did you find out about that?
From Sangjun's mother.
She came to the volunteer event I was doing.
She did?
She lives in that neighborhood, of all places.
One's status creates who you are.
She was immature but had class then.
And now, she couldn't be more pathetic.
Watch what you say.
She's Sangjun's mother.
What are you trying to do?
You want to boss Sangjun's son around,
so you can feel superior?
Sir, I got a call from the lobby.
Your hometown friend who just called...
Yes, tell them to wait.
I'll send someone.
Yes.
Why are we meeting all the way out here?
They drove me an hour from your offices.
Taesu, you've become even more successful.
Why did you come see me?
I dropped by since I was in the country.
One thing I missed the most living abroad was
Korean food and people from my hometown.
Is that all?
My business hasn't been going well lately.
You know how it is.
When things go bad, you miss your hometown
and the people from there.
Every time I see you, you look richer.
You've aged so gracefully.
This is 10 times what I gave you 10 years ago.
Take it and don't come back
for the next 30 years.
Why couldn't you give it to me in a nicer way?
So I wouldn't feel hurt.
Hurting me won't do you any good.
I'll take it for now. Thanks.
Thank you.
You're not in contact with Seonhui's family?
You should keep in touch with them.
You and Sangjun were best friends.
Eunsu, it's cold. Put this on.
Hi, Jiwan.
The sample on your desk?
If it's important, why did you forget?
Okay. I'll take it to you right away.
Hello.
There's a new employee named Kim Jiwan,
and he asked me to leave this for him here.
Okay.
Thank you.
Oh, no.
I'm sorry, miss.
- I'm fine. - You are?
Yes, I'm fine.
Are you sure?
Yes.
- I'm sorry. - Don't be.
President Jang, are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine.
Welcome!
Jeongae!
I missed you, Seonhui.
How long has it been?
You look upset.
You're not happy to see me?
What are you doing here?
Excuse me...
Are you President Jang Taesu?
I am.
Hello, I'm Han Eunsu.
I heard a lot about you from my brother.
Your brother?
He works here. He just started.
You're one of the new employees's sister.
Yes.
Let's see, a new employee with last name Han...
It's Kim Jiwan.
My brother's name is Kim Jiwan.
I asked the director where you live.
I thought I'd see you since I was back in Korea.
Oh, I see.
I'm... I'm glad.
This is odd.
You look like you're not happy to see me.
But then again, it's been too long.
The girl you put a scarf around the neck.
It's her, right?
She's Eunsu, right?
Kim Jiwan's little sister?
So you're that Eunsu?
Do you know me?