[Episode 41]
[National Winner/ Planner Commemoration]
How is everyone?
It's an honor to meet the female employees...
of our service business.
I heard that I was your role-model?
Yes!
Thank you for the compliment.
I'll strive to make sure...
our company rewards those who continue to work hard.
Everyone,
Here is JH Group's chairman, Koo In-soo.
We shall begin...
the awards ceremony for our national planner competition.
With the 20th anniversary of our company this year,
the four winners will be given some significant perks.
I wonder who the lucky winners are.
[Jin Song-ah,...]
The winners are Jin Song-ah,
Lee Jung-soon, Park Joo-kyung, Song Mi-ran.
Please come forward.
The awards will be presented by Chairman Koo In-soo.
The winners of the hospitality planner's contest.
Name, Jin Song-ah.
You have won the JH Group's 2015 hospitality competition,
and are hereby granted an opportunity...
to take the full-time employee examinations.
July 13th, 2015. Chairman Koo In-soo.
Thank you.
So you had no idea that Jin Song-ah is a planner in our organization?
I didn't imagine that she'd try to become a planner in our company.
Father, I was caught off guard.
This is an attempt for her to get back into our company.
If she simply wanted to make money,
she wouldn't have joined this company.
We must stop her.
Why do all of the Jin family women...
give me such a hard time?
Please leave this to me.
Can you do it?
I got rid of Jin Song-ah two years ago.
You should focus on more important things.
Yea.
I'll leave this to you.
I'll be on my way now.
I was giving the winners a tour of the facility.
Good work, Mr. Kong.
Jin Song-ah.
can I have a word with you?
Please follow me.
What's this?
Why is she being singled out?
How does she know the chief?
Does she have friends up the ladder?
Now, now. This way, please.
I didn't imagine our reunion to be like this.
You look like you're doing considerably well.
You seem particularly well.
Why did you join our company as a planner?
I was rejected everywhere else,
and this was the only place I was hired.
I guess you had no idea I'd become a planner here.
Are you accusing me of interfering with your job prospects?
I said no such thing.
You asked me why I decided to become a planner,
and I'm giving you the reason why.
Is your mother doing well?
She's much healthier now.
Has her memories returned?
On better days, she shows more clarity.
What does that mean?
Are you telling me that she's recovered her memories?
Well, she isn't completely back to normal.
But she has good days.
I should get going now.
Are you confident that you'll pass the test?
Yea, I'm confident.
What makes you so confident?
Because I'm going to do my very best.
I really wanted to return to this company.
[Managing Director Koo Kang-min]
What's going on?
Do you know who our number one hospitality planner is?
How would I know that?
It's Jin Song-ah.
You look astonished yourself.
That's good.
You're saying that Jin Song-ah joining our company is a good thing?
I'd be happy to see her again.
She's Hyun-ah's sister.
Hyun-ah, Hyun-ah!
When are you going to stop talking about Hyun-ah?
If you're done talking, get out of my office.
I'm here from our public relations team.
What's this about?
We're scheduled for an interview today.
What are you doing, Honey?
You should get up.
Yes, ma-am.
Right now?
I was headed to a company dinner,
but a customer always comes first.
I'm headed to your location.
I'm sorry.
I think I'll have to get going.
I really don't like her...
She thinks she's special.
What's this burning smell?
Oh, my...
You can't even fry zucchini properly.
Are you good at anything at all?
Mother, wouldn't it be more practical to hire a cook?
Are you trying to teach me?
Shouldn't you know by now...
that your father-in-law is very particular?
He detests eating anything store-bought,
and you think he'll enjoy a stranger's cooking?
Stop trying to take shortcuts...
and learn how to manage the household.
You look like you want to punch me.
Mother, can't you try to love me?
I'm tired after a long day at work.
Aren't you expecting too much from me?
I'm already broken up over having to give my Kang-min to you.
Do you really think it's possible for me to love you?
Did you think becoming my daughter-in-law...
was going to be a piece of cake?
You haven't experienced anything yet.
After a few more burnt zucchinis,
you'll realize what it means...
to be Mo Hwa-kyung's daughter-in-law.
Woo-joo, want Grandpa to sing you a song?
Okay, okay...
A tadpole swims in the stream~
The hind legs appear,
then the front legs appear~
Now you're jumping around as the frog~
Please stop singing that.
He's going to get tired of that song.
I'm not singing it for you.
Our Woo-joo loves it.
Am I right?
This little guy's the apple of my eye.
Woo-joo, like your namesake,
I hope you become important in the upcoming space-age.
Okay?
You're so cute!
Honey.
You're going to infect him with your cavities.
What? Do you think so?
We can't have that.
Woo-joo, you have to remain healthy forever.
Your brother said he's going to return soon,
so when is he going to come?
I'm not sure.
He didn't give me an exact date.
He'll be here when he gets here.
When he feels like it.
Stop talking about him like that.
After you kicked him out,
he went to ABM in the United States and paid his dues.
Do you really think our company is the only option for him?
Now that he's been successful on a global platform,
he's getting offers from Japan to Great Britain.
That's right.
Good boy.
Bravo!
Eat and keep up your strength.
Are you confident about landing your new job?
There are three levels of tests that I have to pass.
It won't be easy, but I'll have to do it.
Right, right.
You need to seize the opportunity when it presents itself.
They say that you get three opportunities in life,
but I don't know why I didn't get any.
Are you sure you didn't miss them?
Maybe, I guess.
If the opportunity clearly presented itself,
I would've seized it,
but sometimes you can't tell...
if it's an opportunity or a liability.
Song-ah, don't you get confused, too?
Why is that so confusing?
If you gain, it's an opportunity,
and if you lose, it's a liability.
Mom, what did you just say?
Can you repeat that again?
Why?
What did I do this time?
I've seen rainy seasons...
less fickle than you.
It's frustrating just watching you go through it.
I'm just thankful that she's getting better.
I'm sure that she'll recover completely soon.
Yea, of course she will.
Sister, have a wing.
Gosh...
If chicken was a cure for your amnesia,
I'd happily cook up 1,000 chickens for you.
Mom, why aren't you eating?
I was thinking about Do-joon.
He used to love fried chicken.
Goodness...
They serve chicken in the military these days.
But it's not the same as the chicken we serve here.
If his base was a bit closer,
I'd go and see him every week.
It's a good thing that he's stationed on Ulleung Island,
because if he was stationed in Seoul,
you'd practically play his wife.
Mom, you're humiliating me!
My goodness, my goodness...
Why, that little...!
That girl and that temper of hers...
Stop talking about me and Do-joon like that...
in front of his mom and his sister!
Why, do you already consider them as your in-laws?
Seriously!
They're not my in-laws.
I'm the one who likes him.
Do-joon hasn't reacted at all yet.
All of that wasted paper writing unsent love letters...
You should get a gold medal for having the biggest crush.
Anyways, I wonder if Se-na's having a good life.
I didn't think she'd completely ignore us...
after getting married to a rich family.
I knew she was mean,
but now I know that she's disloyal, too.
But she's still family.
Whenever I drink,
her scowling face appears in front of me.
Maybe the rich family is giving her a hard time.
You don't think she can handle herself?
Considering that she hasn't contacted us for two years,
I'm sure she's doing just fine.
I hope she's having a great life, for the sake of my sister.
Take him and sleep outside.
Isn't he your son, too?
Why am I the only one raising him?
This is too difficult alone!
Didn't you expect as much when you decided to have the baby?
Were you always this heartless?
Is this how you're going to treat me?
Woo-joo is your son!
Chief Kang.
What more do you want from me?
You wanted this wedding, so my father made it happen.
I'm not your husband.
I'm simply fulfilling my duty to my father.
While you're at it, do a better job.
I thought you'd open up to me over time.
You thought wrong.
Are we going to continue like this?
How long must we keep up this charade?
You're greedy if you expect happiness from our relationship.
From now on, stay within the confines of our agreement.
Honey.
I have to get some sleep.
Woo-joo's keeping me up.
Woo-joo, don't cry.
You're making it hard for Mommy.
I'm the one who wants to cry.
Se-na, don't you think that ugly ducklings grow into swans...
only in stories?
Koo Kang-min, do you think you can cast me aside?
Do you know what it took for me to get here?
As long as I have Woo-joo, I'm safe.
How are you, Chairman?
Yea.
Is your mother doing well?
Yes, she's doing well.
That's good to hear.
I'll see you again soon.
Starting today,
you will undergo our full-time employment examinations.
In accordance with the 20th anniversary of the company,
there will be three aspects to this examination.
The first is your sales ability,
the second is your marketing ability,
and the third will look for your creativity.
We will tally all of your scores after the test,
in order to determine our winner.
Please note that any cheating behavior...
will result in disqualification.
Now, does anyone have any questions?
Hello?
Oh, Director Koo?
Please sit down.
How have you been?
It must've been difficult.
I've been so busy...
that I didn't realize how difficult things were.
Have you kept in touch with my brother?
No.
I haven't spoken to him...
since he left for the United States.
I see.
I really want to see you land this position.
I'll be cheering you on.
Thank you very much.
What are you hiding?
No, it's nothing.
Goodbye.
I'm sorry.
It's warm...
I'm sure it feels like you're walking in the dark.
I'll walk along your side.
Why are you going to a hotel?
Let's go to my house.
My father will be pleased to see you.
I'll take up that offer at another time.
I'm going to stay at a hotel...
and take care of some personal things.
Ah, searching for your first love?
Shouldn't you meet with her, too?
What are you doing?
Hurry up.
Yea.
[JH Group 20th Anniversary Sampling Event]
We're having a sampling event.
Try something refreshing.
Everyone, gather around and have a taste.
This way, please. Try a sample.
How are you?
It's very refreshing.
We have watered kimchi here.
It's so hot outside.
Please enjoy.
Cinnamon tea?
Please enjoy.
Water is the most important ingredient when cooking, right?
Great water makes great kimchi and other meals.
Here, try some more.
Does it taste good because of the quality of the water used?
Yes, of course.
Thank you very much.
Please check right here.
And we're finished.
Thank you very much.
You're back.
Kang-mo, my son!
You look well, Mother!
Why didn't you tell us that you were coming?
If you let me know, I would've prepared your favorite meal.
That's why I didn't call.
I didn't want to cause all the trouble.
You've become more young and handsome over two years.
Stop lying to the boy.
Sit down, sit down.
Why are you sitting down?
Go and prepare a fruit plate or something.
Yes.
Have you been well?
More or less.
You look like you've been doing well.
You've proven yourself at ABM in America,
so now you seem more distinguished.
You've exceeded my expectations.
He's always been smart because he takes after me.
He was just a little rebellious, that's all.
So are you determined now?
I want to really give it a go, Father.
Please give me another opportunity.
That's great!
It just so happens that there's a vacant director position.
Our Kang-mo can start there!
I'll have to disagree, Father.
That position must be filled from within the company.
Brother-in-law's been at another company for the last two years.
He's not aware of our situation.
What? Why, you...!
Why don't you stop beating around the bush...
and get to your real point?
You want the position for yourself, don't you?
Father.
Please consider what I've achieved for the company...
over the last two years.
Woo-joo's mother,
results aren't the only consideration for a promotion.
What else would you consider?
The right personality is equally important.
Are you saying that...!
That's enough!
I've heard everyone's argument.
Why do you have to be so atrocious?
When I witnessed you return to work after a week upon giving birth,
I knew that you weren't a normal girl.
But you really need to curb that boundless greed of yours.
Our company will eventually be run...
by Kang-mo and Kang-min.
You can try all you like,
but you'll never end up more than the chairman's lapdog.
Do you understand me?
It's good to have you back, Bro.
I feel a sense of relief.
Dude...
But are you doing alright?
It's difficult being a good son.
Want to have a drink?
Next time...
You must be tired, so get some rest.
Okay. We'll talk more tomorrow.
Mo Hwo-kyung, Mo Hwa-kyung!
Are you okay?
It should be alright now.
Thank you.
You see these days, you need a great idea.
All filtered water aren't alike.
You need it to steam rice, make stews,
and to make kimchi.
Right?
But where did you get such an idea?
I've been thinking about it for some time now.
I'm proud of you, my daughter.
It's nothing compared to what you've done.
I'm far from getting to your level.
I'm not good at anything.
Go on and eat.
Okay.
Mom...
You can eat by yourself.
You're too old for me to be feeding you.
You have many more days left than me.
So delicious...
It's hot today. Please enjoy.
Cinnamon tea?
Please enjoy.
Water is the most important ingredient when cooking, right?
Great water makes great kimchi and other meals.
Here, try some more.
Here you go.
Please enjoy.
Did you see this video?
Yea.
I want us to hire Jin Song-ah.
Why?
Because she's Hyun-ah's sister?
Are you getting jealous?
Don't you see that I'm a woman, too?
The only reason I put up with it...
is because the woman you can't forget is dead.
Come back to reality now.
I'm your wife.
Please call Jin Song-ah to my office.
Jin Song-ah.
How are you?
Please sit down.
Jin Song-ah, I really liked your sampling event idea.
I wanted to congratulate you.
Thank you very much.
Can we use your idea for our upcoming television commercial?
Of course.
But that idea was actually Hyun-ah's idea.
I'm sure she'll be pleased.
Jin Hyun-ah was my very best partner.
If she was here now, I'd easily depend on her.
It's a shame, really.
Hyun-ah also considered you as a good colleague of hers.
She had a hard time expressing it,
but she loved the gift that you got for her, too.
She even wore it when she left in the morning that day.
You're the one who gifted that blue scarf to her?
How do you know about that?
What's going on here?
[Subtitles provided by MBC]