[Episode 25]
Where am I right now?
Things have changed so much!
Director Hong! Director Hong!
Who are you?
What do you think you're doing?
Who do you think you are?
None of your business,
and stop taking these useless photos!
Look here!
I'm a reporter from the Hangang Times!
You can't take her pictures without proper consent!
Do you want to her to press charges for invasion of privacy?
Director Hong.
Who might you be?
Director Hong, I'm Kang-mo.
Kang-mo?
You're Kang-mo?
That means you're Hwa-kyung's son!
When did you grow up like this?
It seems like only yesterday...
you were playing house with Song-ah.
You seem ready to get married now.
Mom!
Mom! Mom?
Mom!
Song-ah, are you okay?
Mom.
I told you to stay home!
The world is a dangerous place,
and what if something happened to you?
If something happens to you,
I won't be able to go on!
I'm sorry for making you worry.
But weren't you surprised?
I'm fine.
Don't worry about me.
Why are you treating me like your child?
You don't have to do that.
I'm your mother.
Is this the Hangang Times?
I spoke with you earlier about Director Hong of the JH Group.
Did you report on her?
Really?
Yes.
Yes, I understand.
It's a relief that you've found her.
Allow my mom to go inside and get some rest.
Kang-mo, come by again next time.
Yes, please get some rest.
You didn't want me to come to the hospital...
because of the director?
If the shareholders find out about her condition,
it'll jeopardize her position in the company.
My mom loves her job,
so I wanted to make sure she'd be reinstated.
I'm disappointed.
Don't you know me better?
Do you really think I'd tell the shareholders about the director?
No, but...
I'm always on your side.
And there I thought I was being a burden on you.
Not at all. I'm glad that we met each other again.
Are you being sincere?
I always wondered how you were living.
It's good to see that you're no longer...
the sensitive coward you were as a boy.
Why is the front gate open?
You should keep it locked.
Gun-woo, why didn't you tell me that you were coming?
You weren't getting your phone,
so I thought something happened.
Oh, I see.
My mom was missing for a while...
What?
Did you find the director?
Yea, the chief found her for me.
Good work.
I don't really need to hear that from you.
Would you like some tea?
No.
I should get going.
I have to talk to Kang-mo about something.
What did you want to talk about?
I told you to stay away from Song-ah.
Why are you getting closer to her?
I don't understand what you're thinking.
I could say the same about you.
Stop overreacting.
You're not her husband, are you?
Koo Kang-mo!
Song-ah's always been like a little sister to me.
Are you sure that's all?
Let me ask you something.
Aren't you confident in your relationship with her?
Song-ah is sure of you,
but you seem to be more confused.
It's the steamed fish that you like.
Have your fill.
Honey, I thought we should invite Manger Kang for dinner.
What do you think?
I'm asking you to be there.
Why are you concerned with Manager Kang?
She's smart and ambitious, perfect for Kang-mo.
Manager Kang isn't really his style.
Style is an issue when you're buying clothes,
but only parents know how to properly choose a mate for their children.
You haven't known her long enough...
to be setting her up with Kang-mo!
Sometimes, you don't have to know someone for a long time.
And it's impossible to know what someone is thinking.
But sometimes, you meet someone and it just clicks.
There you are being hasty again.
Stop jumping to conclusions!
I'm not telling them to get married tomorrow!
Let's keep her as a prospect and find out more about her.
Manger Kang, she's...
Be quiet!
You butter me up with steamed fish,
and now you're torturing me.
Goodness...
You're acting odd.
I thought you liked Manager Kang.
When did Iever say that? Why are you making things up?
What the...?
You were practically singing Laura Kang's name!
You're so narrow-minded...
That was as an employee, not as a family member!
Bringing someone into the family is an important issue,
not one to be taken so lightly.
You're done eating already?
You're the one who made me lose my appetite!
Did your father get into a fight with Manager Kang?
No, that didn't happen.
Then why did he change his mind about her?
He doesn't mix his work with his personal life.
Something isn't right.
What do you think you're doing?
You daughter is mopping herself to death!
I think I'll have to meet with Cha Gun-woo to make sure.
Mom, do you need a hearing aid?
Why, you...!
I'm not at the age where I'd need a hearing aid!
Then why are you talking like that?
Se-na was perfectly clear.
I told you not to associate me with Cha Gun-woo ever again!
Do you think that I, Kang Se-na, would be satisfied with a man like that?
My goodness!
I don't understand why your brain only memorizes...
useless information like that!
What did I do?
Anyways, we're going to see Cha Gun-woo tomorrow.
What?
We can't trust what Se-na says!
It might be a ploy to keep us from meeting with Cha Gun-woo!
He's a lawer, and he's handsome.
Would you let him go like that?
Of course not.
He wouldn't get away from me.
Should we do a facial together?
Sure.
All facial packs are the same.
Let's just use the ones we have!
Wait a second!
Let's take this chance and try an expensive one!
Se-na's got perfect complexion,
and I think she's hording it for herself.
Since she's not willing to share,
we have no choice but to find it ourselves.
Oh, here!
Here it is, right here!
We'll need to lie still for 20 minutes.
How much are each of these worth?
I'd say at least $20 or $30?
So each piece of paper is worth two chickens?
Goodness, so people actually throw these away after one use?
It's refreshing, and it feels nice.
Let's sleep for 20 minutes.
Okay...
What are you doing in my room?
I told you to stay out of my things!
Forget this!
Oh, gosh... Goodness...
Who cares about a lousy facial pack?
I'll never try this again!
I'm so sick of this!
I'm going to get out of here soon!
Gosh... That Se-na and that temper of hers.
What are you doing in my room?
What does it look like? We were getting facials.
I can't let this go to waste.
It's worth two chickens.
Enjoy it, enjoy it.
Mom.
You mustn't leave the house today, okay?
Yea, okay.
I won't leave.
You can't break your promise like you did yesterday.
Yesterday, Se-na...
What about Se-na?
Nothing.
No, it's nothing.
Did Se-na come by the house yesterday?
No, I was alone.
Manager Kang, what did you want to discuss with me?
I wanted to let you know about Director Hong's condition.
Oh, how is she doing?
She doesn't remember anything within the last 12 years.
Are you telling me that she doesn't have any recent memories?
That's right.
If the shareholders find out about her,
they'll move to dismiss her.
Why are you telling me this information?
I've already told you why.
I want to become one of your people.
Then is Director Hong still at the hospital?
She's been released, and she's at home.
Jin Song-ah's making sure that she doesn't leave the residence.
She's making sure that the shareholders...
don't find out about her.
Then there's no way...
to let the shareholders know about her condition.
No, there is a way.
How?
It's a method that you're familiar with, Chairman.
We leak it to the press.
The preparations are already complete.
Why are you stopping by the chairman's office so often lately?
What are you up to this time?
Remember when you told me that the ugly duckling...
only becomes a swan in fairy tales?
But you see,
I think it's more than just a fairy tale.
For people like us to end up like Cinderella,
we'll need to climb up the right rope. Right?
There it is.
We can't let Se-na catch us here.
She's already caught us once. She won't catch us again.
We'll leave right after we meet with this Cha Gun-woo.
I told you not to come here. Why do you keep showing up?
Why are you always overreacting?
What makes you so much better than everyone else?
You're nothing more than a team manager!
What?
Do you think I'll stay as a team manager forever?
My goal is at the very top of this company!
You just watch...
because this company will be mine.
Se-na, are you...!
Hey, let go of my fingers!
If you hurt my fingers, I can't fry my chicken anymore!
Se-na!
Do you want to fry chicken on the side of the mountain...
for the rest of your life?
If you expect anything from me in the future,
do as I tell you!
What do you want us to do?
Who are you?
I'm here to meet with Manager Kang.
Yes.
Manager Kang is currently away from her desk.
I can wait for her inside.
Yes, this way please.
Is this Manager Kang's mother?
I've seen her someplace before.
Where did I see her?
Now that I'm old, my memories are fuzzy.
I should eat more walnuts.
Mom.
What are you doing here?
I'm here to see Manager Kang, but she's not here.
Are you really trying to set her up with Brother?
But he likes someone else right now.
What are you saying?
I saw that he drew a cartoon of a woman.
Mom, what is it this time?
How are you doing?
Song-ah, what are you doing here?
What about your mom?
I called her in because of work.
She's leaving soon.
Really?
When is your mom getting out of the hospital?
When I saw her last, she seemed to be doing much better.
Um, about that...
I'll let you know when she's released.
Are you Song-ah's agent?
Why do you keep speaking for her?
But why did you come here?
Kang-min told me that you drew a picture of a woman.
Who's this girl?
The only time you draw women is when...
Mom, Mom...
Can you leave?
What's the matter with you?
Can you leave for now?
What's the matter with you?
Yes, Mr. Hong.
What?
There's an article about my mom?
What did you say?
[Director Hong Jung-wook of the JH Group...
is suffering from amnesia]
I made sure to erase that photograph yesterday,
so how did this happen?
Do you think that the shareholders saw this article, too?
They'll try to dismiss my mom from her post,
so how can we stop them?
We can stop it through the company.
Then I should go and speak with the chairman.
Manager Kang Se-na seems to know...
how the world goes around.
This...
What in the world is going on?
Father, you must've seen the article, too.
Is it true that the director lost her memories?
Yes.
Oh, my...
How in the world did this happen?
Chairman, please help my mom.
Yea, of course.
What can I do to help Director Hong?
Please stop the shareholders from voting to dismiss her.
Is that going to be difficult?
The late President Jin used to regard you as his younger brother.
You must do everything you can to help her,
if only to help President Jin.
Yea, yea. Don't worry.
I'll do my absolute best to aid Director Hong.
Thank you, Chairman.
Thank you, Father.
So what made you contact me first?
To what do I owe the pleasure?
Were you behind the article on the director?
Stop accusing me.
Why do you think Jin Song-ah is righteous,
and why do you think I'm evil?
Are you sure you weren't behind it?
Are you underestimating the reporters in this country?
Do you really think they'd just make something up?
I'm asking you...
if you were the one who leaked the information to the reporter!
Stop speculating.
Well, nervousness does affect your decision-making.
Your life is about to change drastically,
so I bet you're nervous.
It's like thinking you won the jackpot, but it turned out you won nothing.
I think someone is out to target the director.
I know.
I should give my mom a call.
Yes, Mom.
Is everything well?
Yes, yes.
You want to have dinner with Gun-woo?
Okay. Then I'll take Gun-woo along to see you.
Nothing out of the ordinary is going on.
Oh! Have you arrived, Chairman Chun?
Yes, Chairman.
Please sit down.
Who knew that the media would find out about the director?
Yes, I feel the same way.
I'm worried that this will adversely affect our company's image.
The shareholders are asking for her resignation.
Of course they are.
Has Director Hong's camp countered in any way?
Don't worry about that.
I can take care of it.
Let's open an emergency shareholders' meeting tomorrow...
to discuss Director Hong's dismissal.
Yes, we should.
Compassion doesn't exist in business.
I'll take your decision as the decision of the majority.
Thank you for the meal.
It's nice to see you like this.
Come by more often.
Yes, ma'am.
Did you have something you wanted to tell us?
Mom, what is it?
I think I should head back to work.
Why all of a sudden, Mom?
How long were you planning to hide this?
I've already read the article.
I've lost my memories,
but I'm still fit to carry out my duties.
I can't wait at home for my memories to return.
I want to return back to work.
Can you help me?
I'll do that.
Yea, what's going on?
What did you say?
What's the result?
Yea.
Alright.
Who called you?
Chairman Chun met with the Chairman...
as the shareholder majority.
And?
Chairman Chun suggested that the director be dismissed.
They're meeting tomorrow,
and I think that the shareholders will vote to dismiss the director.
Earlier this afternoon,
I asked Chairman Koo to help my mom.
What did he say?
He promised to help my mom.
I wouldn't trust him completely.
You don't know the chairman like we do.
The chairman is like my godfather.
He'll keep his promise.
What did you say?
Jung-wook has amnesia?
Madam Kim, are you absolutely sure about that?
There you go gossiping over the phone again...
The chairman's home,
so I've got to go.
Are you home?
You were so caught up on the phone...
that you didn't even see me come in!
Chairman Choi's wife tells me...
that Jung-wook has amnesia.
Is that true?
Why don't you read the papers...
instead of watching TV all the time?
Oh, my!
Her condition is in the papers already?
So it must be true!
Then what's going to happen to her now?
Don't worry about the company,
and focus on the family!
Her business doesn't only concern the company!
And stop being so nosy!
Okay?
I'm home.
Yea, get some rest.
I've heard that you met with Chairman Chun.
Did you take the director's side?
I've done everything I could.
Thank you, Father.
When did you start worrying about Director Hong so much?
Kang-mo's like me, so he's compassionate.
A man doesn't need compassion!
Better than being a selfish old fogey!
I know that you're my son,
but I haven't seen anyone more handsome than you.
You're like a living statue of David.
Mom, you're my porcupine.
Yes, Chief.
Were you asleep?
No. It's okay.
Go ahead.
My father spoke with Chairman Chun,
and he took the director's side.
He's doing his best, so you don't have to worry.
Thank you for letting me know.
I think I'll have a good night's sleep tonight.
Yea.
You've been worried about it constantly,
so forget about it tonight,
Thank you.
Then, good night.
You, too, Chief.
Mom.
Mom, we'll be back.
Mom, where are you going?
Starting today, I'm going back to work.
What?
Mom, just hold on.
Let me assess the situation, and I'll let you know...
I'm going back to work at my company.
Why do you need to assess anything?
I can't leave my position for too long.
Mom, not today.
I want you to return to work, too.
But not today.
Excuse me...
[Emergency Shareholders' Meeting]
[The shareholders will be voting to dismiss Director Hong]
Song-ah, what will you do about the director?
How can this happen to my mom?
This is impossible!
I know how you must feel,
but the shareholders' decision is final.
No.
I'll do whatever it takes to convince the shareholders!
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
[Preview]
Chairman Koo is the only person who can help my mom right now!
Why are you stopping me?
I know my father better than anyone else!
Those methods won't work with my father!
Let's look for another way together.
I told you to climb the right rope.
How are you going to survive in this company now?
I've been in danger throughout my entire life.
And I've overcome everything so far.
Do you still choose Jin Song-ah?
There's no compassion when it comes to business!
Let's consider the welfare of the company.
I agree with Director Chun.
Director Hong, have you returned?
Has everyone arrived?