[Episode 1]
Are you trying to contact Laura Kang?
I've finally received positive news from her last night.
She's planning on returning to Korea soon.
You mustn't lose her.
Can you do it?
I'm confident.
Don't worry about it, Mom.
Why are you so busy this morning?
I have to be somewhere.
Where are you going?
I'll tell you about it when I get back.
You're so busy that you're willing to skip breakfast?
Taxi!
Hey, Koo Kang-mo!
Mom.
How did you know I'd be here?
Did you really think you could hide from me?
Hey!
How dare you shake that little fox tail at my son!
Why, you little...!
What are you doing, Mom? You're scaring her.
So you can see that she's scared,
but don't you see your mother's heart beating out of her chest?
What are you doing? Beat it!
Why, you...!
I should pull your hair out!
Hey, have a good one! I'll call you later!
You've been in Seoul for 2 months now,
but how many days did you spend at home?
You already know that I feel more comfortable outside.
If you were young,
I'd look forward to you growing up.
At your age, how much longer are you going to waste your life?
Is there a definite answer to life?
I'm just living life as I see fit.
Why are you so selfish?
Don't you see how you're killing me inside?
I can't believe you're laughing, you worthless child.
Let's go and read your fortune.
Go and read what?
If we can identify what's holding you back,
you might be able to settle down in one place.
Let's go.
No, forget it!
Why are you refusing?
Do you want to live like a vagabond forever?
Don't worry about me.
I'm going to live how I want to live.
So don't think about suffocating me, Mom.
Okay?
Where are you going?
Mom, calm down.
Stop trying to calm me down!
Do I look like a barn animal to you?
You useless little...!
Where are you going?
Get back here now!
I can't believe that I rejoiced when I gave birth to that boy!
Ouch, my shin...
Hey, stop right there! Ow, my shin...
My bag.
My project proposal!
Stop, right there!
Don't follow me!
Get away!
You!
Let go!
Thank you very much.
As long as you know...
Wait.
This may seem like an odd request,
but can I borrow your sneakers?
What?
I've retrieved your things for you,
and now you want my things?
I have a real emergency.
Please, I beg of you!
I can see that you're in a hurry, but it's none of my concern.
Look here.
Don't be like that, and please help me out.
I'm late for an interview.
Seriously...
Thank you.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm not trying, nor do I want to hit on you, so don't worry.
I want my sneakers back.
I thought you're in a hurry.
Aren't you going?
I'm going, I'm going.
Did your brother come to work?
He'll be here, even if he's late.
The older brother's supposed to be the responsible one,
but it's the other way around for our family.
Yea, so what's going on with Laura Kang?
We've just confirmed that she's willing to work with us.
Really?
It must've been difficult to scout her.
Good work, Manager Koo.
You're definitely my son.
Yea, so...
When is Laura Kang coming back to Korea?
I heard that she's arriving today.
Really?
Mom, you never take this off.
It's the most precious thing that your father left with me.
This is going to protect my daughter for the rest of her life.
Alright.
I'll wear this to always remind me of you.
Mom...
[2015 JH Group/ Employment Interviews]
Next applicant, please.
[Interview Board]
Miss Jin Song-ah.
It looks like you have experience working with a venture company.
Was the company successful?
No.
They went out of business a few months ago.
You must've been devastated.
They say that failure is a rehearsal for success.
I've gained much more than I had lost,
so I do not have any regret or remorse.
Why do you want to join the JH Group?
The countless technologies created by the JH Group...
closely resembles the motto I follow for my own life.
Jin Song-ah, I like your spirit.
But wearing sneakers in such a formal setting...
displays a rebellious attitude, does it not?
About this...
These shoes represent my product development philosophy.
Something that catches your eye...
I make sure that my designs are eye-catching,
as well as practical and individualistic.
In the face of competition,
I strive to create products that draw curiosity from the consumers.
If I were to join the JH Group,
just like I've worn sneakers today with formal wear to enhance practicality,
I plan to implement this type of mismatch strategy...
in order to challenge the norms of the industry.
Are you headed for lunch, Chairman?
Yes, Director Hong.
Will you join me someday for lunch?
Of course.
Gun-woo!
How was your interview?
I think I pulled it off,
but I'm worried that I seemed a little anxious.
I'll have to wait and see.
Vouloir, c'est pouvoir.
You can do whatever you want to do.
So you remember.
Then why are you worried? It's not like you, Jin Song-ah.
Because I need this job.
But won't you get in trouble by Director Hong?
She'll be upset if she finds out that you did the interview behind her back.
If I get the job, I'm going to tell her.
I'll have to show my mom that I can join this company...
without her help, if I want to be bold and introduce you to her.
Don't worry about me.
I don't want you to get in trouble because of me.
We can take our time to get married.
We've been together for 3 years now!
I want my mom to accept our relationship.
I'm sorry that I'm so lacking.
Don't say things like that.
You've had a long day today,
so want to go out for some sushi for dinner?
I've been craving that.
What time do you get off tonight?
Mom, I've changed, haven't I?
Your daughter Se-na has finally returned to you.
Se-na, don't resent the madam.
Don't live your life like I did.
Forget about your mother and...
live your life, my daughter.
Mom. Mom!
Sister!
Mom.
Sister...
Mom, I want you to watch me living my life from now on.
Why, that little...!
Ra-bong, aren't you going to college?
Why are you always loafing around?
You're driving me crazy.
A transfer student is also a student!
I'm taking a break from studying all day,
but you keep nagging me.
Nagging?
Is that how you speak to your mother?
Nagging?
It's been a while, Auntie.
Hi, Ra-bong.
Are you my niece, Kang Se-na?
You haven't changed, Auntie.
You haven't aged at all.
Oh, my...Se-na.
You must've succeeded in New York!
These are all designer brands, right?
Oh, Paris Hilton wears this!
Se-na, can I hold it once?
Auntie, I'm hungry.
Why, you insolent little...?
Why didn't you contact us when you're living so large?
Do you have any idea how much I worried...
that my only niece is homeless in another country?
Auntie, shouldn't you know me by now?
You can place me anywhere in the world, and I'll survive.
Well, good for you.
Se-na, sit down here.
Se-na, did you bring me any gifts?
Here, eat this if you want to.
It's been so long since I've tasted your kimchi stew.
I've already had one. Take it with you.
Then keep it, and drink it later.
Did Laura Kang get in contact with you?
I haven't heard from her in a while.
It's not easy to reel in a world-renowned designer.
I know.
Oh, your sister was here for an interview.
Does Director Hong know about it, too?
No, my sister wanted to do it by herself.
Manager Koo, I expect you to keep it a secret as well.
If that's what you want, Manager Jin.
It's not a difficult request.
Yes, this is Manager Koo Kang-min.
Yes. I understand.
Hyun-ah.
You're here?
Yea.
It's good that I brought along a spare.
Yea.
Thanks.
How was the interview?
I did my best,
but I'll have to see the results.
You probably did great.
I'm cheering for you, Sis.
Fighting!
Thanks.
You're the best.
This guy!
Why isn't he getting my calls?
Bro.
Hey, Bro!
Can't you see that I'm busy?
If it isn't important, get out. We'll talk later.
Why are you doing this instead of working?
Don't you have a meeting to attend?
The other employees can see you loafing around like this.
Why do you live like this?
Why?
Do I embarrass you?
I feel bad for you.
This is whyFather refuses to acknowledge you.
I don't understand why you're rebelling like this.
What are your reasons?
There are no reasons.
I just want to live the way I want.
Yes.
How do you do?
I'm Kang Se-na, Madam.
You're Se-na?
I wouldn't have recognized you.
You haven't changed, Madam.
You're the same as you were before.
How can that be?
So much time has passed.
Let's sit down.
Is your mother doing well?
I'm on my way from seeing her at the grave.
It must've been difficult alone.
If I knew, I would've gone to visit.
We're going to be seeing a lot more of each other soon.
I'll be on my way for now.
Before my mother passed away,
she used to reminisce about the days she spent in your home.
Seeing you reminds me of my mother.
Goodbye now.
I like the aroma.
Gun-woo, smell this.
It doesn't smell special to me.
You're no fun.
As an attorney, you've got a keen sense of logic,
but your emotions are dry. Do you know that?
What's so pretty about this flower?
In my eyes, you're a hundred-thousand times prettier.
Gun-woo, give me a second.
Hello?
Have you been well, Song-ah?
Who's this?
That's disappointing.
Did you already forget the sound of my voice?
I can recognize you from your voice,
but I guess I'll have to tell you who I am.
Song-ah, I'm...
Se-na, is that you?
Are you really Kang Se-na?
Now you finally remember?
Se-na, what happened to you?
Why couldn't I get in touch with you?
You're easily excited, as always.
Why don't you ask one question at a time?
Of course I'm excited right now!
Where are you right now?
Are you busy?
If you have some time, want to meet me now?
Right now?
Yea, okay. Let's meet. Where should I go?
Yea, okay. I'll see you later.
Gun-woo, do you remember Se-na, too?
Yea.
I'm going to meet her. Do you want to come along?
I have to get back to the office.
Okay, then.
Jin Song-ah.
Kang Se-na?
Se-na!
It's been so long.
Do you know how much I missed you?
I was waiting for your call for so long.
Let's sit down. People are staring at us.
I can't tell if this is a dream or not.
I never dreamed that I'd see you again.
If it's meant to be, people will meet each other.
This is great!
Are you that happy?
Yea.
I haven't changed much, but you look totally different.
To be honest, you seem unfamiliar.
You'll get used to it soon.
We'll see each other often, won't we?
Of course, we have a lot of catching up to do.
I'm hungry. Should we start with dinner first?
Okay.
You got back to Korea today?
Yea.
I stopped by to see my mom, and then I contacted you next.
Is your mother doing well?
When we were young, she was really good to me.
I can't forget the abalone porridge...
she made for me when I was sick with the flu.
I miss her cooking so much!
My mother passed away.
I'm sorry.
I didn't even know that...
It's fine.
When she died, it seemed like the world was crumbling.
But now that some time has passed, I'm over the grief.
It's kind of sad, really.
Jin Song-ah, do you have a boyfriend?
Yea.
I'm getting married soon.
What kind of man is he?
I'm curious to see what kind of man he is.
Se-na, you know him, too.
I know him?
Who is he?
You remember, don't you?
Gun-woo.
Jin Song-ah, now you want to take my first-love from me, too?
Cha Gun-woo used to belong to me.
[2003, on a bright spring day]
You've arrived?
You've had a long day today.
Did anything happen while I was gone?
Absolutely nothing.
Thanks to you, our home is a secure place.
It's good that you know...
Bring me some freshly squeezed juice.
Yes.
I'll bring it to you right away.
Kang-mo's spending the night elsewhere again?
I wanted to leave the office with him, but he wasn't at his desk.
My goodness...
Why can't you keep tabs on your brother?
I've had a talk with him earlier today,
but I don't think it got through to him.
Where did he go this time?
Sit down, Se-na.
What time is DJ K on?
He just finished his shift.
Oh. really?
Is he a famous person?
I've only heard the rumors.
We came here to see DJ K spin.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize for that, between us friends.
Then should we put in a song request?
Is there any song you want to hear?
Remember what we used to listen to together?
You've got a friend?
I'll be right back.
[Gun-woo, I'm a little drunk...
Can you come pick me up at the bar?]
Don't worry about the tab, and drink as much as you want.
This one's on me.
It's so nice seeing you again, Se-na.
Stop drinking.
Drink anymore and you'll get drunk.
Yea. This won't do.
I'm going to wash my hands and try to sober up.
Should I go with you?
I can go alone.
Oh my!
Barefoot!
Sneakers?
I didn't think I'd see you again.
Gun-woo, you haven't changed one bit.
I didn't know that you went to America.
Is that why you stopped contacting me?
It's not like that.
I had my own issues.
Yea.
Let's not talk about the past.
But why are you back to Korea all of a sudden?
I missed my homeland, and I couldn't bear it.
Gun-woo, you never thought about me?
When I was struggling in New York,
I used to think about you.
I missed you.
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
You work at this company?
Do I look like a traveling salesman?
Why do you keep talking to me like that?
I can speak to you however I want to.
I'd like to introduce our new manager, Laura Kang.
Nice to meet you.
My Korean name is Kang Se-na.
I had no idea you were so successful.
I wouldn't really call this successful.
The game's just beginning.
And Gun-woo, too...
I want you to judge him after you meet him.
Then let's see the guy.
When she meets Cha Gun-woo, it'll change my mom's mind.