The tyranny of big corporations is becoming more serious.
This time, TNC, a leader of the food service industries,
...copied a recipe of a small restaurant and caused quite a stir.
Chung, the developer of the Rainbow Pizza...
filed a lawsuit against TNC today.
He claims that TNC introduced the pizza as their new menu...
...and pirated it when it was already patented.
Turn off the TV!
What should we do?
We're at the top of the news! What should we do?
Father.
I hit him in your place, since it's all your fault!
How will you take responsibility?
I'm sorry, Mr. Chairman.
- I will... - Leave us alone.
Mr. Park.
Leave us alone!
Mr. Park!
Was it you?
You changed the new menu on your own authority?
Tell me! Tell me right now!
Mr. Chairman, that's....
Ms. Jeong!
Lena!
Ms. Jeong.
Are you okay? Let me see.
Mr. Chairman, It's all my fault.
Ms. Kang isn't to blame for anything. Just blame me.
I'm really sorry.
"Sorry?" Sorry isn't enough!
Your saying sorry doesn't fix anything.
You think you're influential?
You caused trouble and incurred disgrace on me.
How will you take responsibility?
Please calm down.
Being upset doesn't fix anything.
How can I calm down?
How I have suffered to rise to this position with bare hands!
But you ciphers dared to waste all my efforts overnight.
Ms. Kang, get out with her.
Stay. We must find out whose fault it was.
Father, I'll explain everything.
Tell me the truth. Who stole the Rainbow Pizza?
You?
Or yours?
Tell me who the heck stole the idea!
Mr. Chairman, again, it's all my fault.
Hadn't I been late for the PT, this wouldn't have happened.
I asked Ms. Kang to take the PT material from my drawer to Mr. Park.
I think she was confused.
Confused?
Then was there already the Rainbow Pizza proposal in the drawer?
Yes.
Right before the PT, Esol gave it to me,
saying she developed a new menu.
I see.
So it was all your work. Where did you get it?
Tell him the truth.
On the morning of the PT, you gave me the proposal.
Yes, but it was...
Where on earth did you get that idea?
- Ms. Jeong. - Tell me where you stole it!
I didn't steal it.
It's true I prepared the proposal and gave it to her but...
What the!
Father.
Calm down, Mr. Chairman.
Get out, Esol. Just get out.
So it was her work.
She admitted it. Hand her over to the police.
Investigate thoroughly what her intent was.
Kids these days are serious problems.
They're all cell phone addicts and do not read a newspaper...
...when it is the treasury of knowledge.
Here's what I looked for!
This info cannot be bought with money.
Mom! Did you read the newspaper? There's shocking news!
Like mother, like son.
I already tore it off. 30% off on designer brands.
It's not that.
Heera has no schedule today, right? Let's go shopping now.
This isn't time to go shopping. Taesoo might go bankrupt.
What? Bankrupt? Why? What did he do wrong?
TNC recently announced a new menu, right?
He was sued for stealing someone else's pizza.
My.
I can't understand why he stole someone else's leftover pizza.
Anyways, Taesoo may pay a hefty fine, lose customers and go bankrupt.
Oh, what should we do? My poor princess, Heera.
Oh, Taesoo...
What should we do?
Wait, this is no time to waste.
Changsoo, let's go to Gangnam.
Yes, let's visit him at his office.
Are you crazy? Why would I go there?
If he goes bankrupt, credit cards will be suspended.
I'd better do the shopping before that.
Let's go shopping.
Wow, is she really a mother-in-law?
How are you going to handle this matter?
We must prevent the spread of critical public opinion.
I called up the attorney and SNS response team.
We'll take measures.
The most important things is...
...not to lose the MOU with Maidu because of this.
You've worked really hard for it for the past few years.
We must put together a deal.
Don't worry.
All that's left is to sign the paper.
They won't easily reverse it.
What are you going to do about Esol Kang?
I told you to leave the matter to me.
It's no brainer. Ax her off.
I'll figure out the context first.
<Tyranny of TNC over Small-Scale Business>
<Customers Spreading Boycott Against TNC>
Honey, I called because I'm so worried.
How's it going?
Don't even mention about it.
I was damned enough to live until my senility.
Why should I take responsibility for my employee's fault?
I'm worried about Minjoon.
It'll be hard for him to recover the lost reputation.
The bigger problem is the MOU.
If Maidu finds out about this and cancel the deal,
he'll hit rock bottom.
Oh no.
Help him a lot. I'll pray for him too.
Thanks.
You're the only one I can rely on.
Yes.
Bye.
Maidu?
Hi, Dr. Choi, this is Heera.
Can we see now?
Are you done crying?
Wipe your eyes.
It has blood stains since I wiped here.
I'm sorry you were hurt for me. But...
I know you're holding it against me.
Why did you do that?
You know I didn't copy it.
You gave me the...
Right.
I had that material from before.
Since you liked it, I had you work on it.
So why did you do that?
You should've told them the truth.
It was for the company.
What do you mean?
Strictly speaking,
you and I are to blame for this incident.
I gave you the material I should've destroyed,
...and you developed it and handed it to Mr. Park by mistake.
It's because...
One of us should take responsibility.
If you hold the sack,
it'll end up as just a mistake of a newbie.
But if I hold the sack, it'll become a serious crime.
I'm not doing this for my sake.
Since I'm the front woman and manager of TNC,
...the latter will bring criticism to the company.
You don't want that, do you?
No...
But if I'm fired....
Esol, you told me on our first meeting...
...that you'll trust me and work hard.
Your mind didn't change, did it?
Answer.
You trust me, don't you?
Yes, I do.
Then wait.
I will not let you suffer damage.
Ms. Jeong.
I'm sorry.
I shouldn't have been late that day.
It's my fault.
I'm sorry.
No, it was my fault.
I'm sorry you were injured because of me.
Uncle, this is Lena.
No. It's not me but my subordinate like me.
Can you give her a job in case she's fired from TNC?
Her family is badly off. Take good care of her.
Okay.
Chinese consultant?
Yes.
There was a broker when you purchased a site in Qindao.
Didn't you say he has a connection with Maidu CEO?
Yes.
Why, is there anything I can do for you?
<Customers Spreading Boycott Against TNC>
<Tyranny of TNC over Small-Scale Business>
Can you shake Maidu CEO with them?
To make him break the MOU with TNC?
Of course.
But must you do this?
When the domestic market is this hostile?
Taesoo clearly promised...
Minjoon is your successor so please support him first.
But if any problem comes up with Minjoon's business,
...I'll build the Qingdao hospital for Jaejoon first.
I took one step back first and now it's his turn.
Okay. If he said that, I have no reason to hesitate.
I'll make a move quickly.
We must prevent the cancellation of MOU.
That I know.
I'll fly to Shanghai upon settling the matter here.
Let me meet Maidu CEO.
Yes. Please.
Good job.
Now that your job is done,
dream of becoming a star emcee.
Oh no. What is this?
It's dried radish greens.
Dad,
you promised me...
you'll make a meat dish every day so I can grow tall.
Just eat.
Your dad and my mom quit work,
so we have to tighten our belts.
Really?
How come?
I thought you had a government job.
We voluntarily retired.
So we have to look for a new job.
Right.
There's a restaurant in front of my workplace.
They're hiring.
Waiter and waitress.
What?
That's perfect! We can work together.
Yangsoon, let's go there right today.
Eat a lot.
Wait. Be quiet.
Is this your company?
There is a view that a new employee who recently joined TNC copied the idea.
- According to TNC officials.... - What is she saying?
You're not the new employee, are you?
What are you talking about?
Esol never coveted others' stuff since she was little.
Right, Esol?
Right. It's not me.
Then I'm relieved.
Don't be mindful. I'm going to work.
My mouth feels sandy so I can't eat.
Eat more. I'm worried you might get sick.
Yes.
It'll turn out well since Minjoon is handling it.
"Well?" It's the worst. I hold out little hope.
Dang it.
One rotten apple spoiled the barrel.
I know.
I heard a rookie copied the rainbow pizza.
Rookie?
Each has seven different tastes.
Write which one you like the most.
Father, what's the name of that rookie?
Esol Kang something. Why do you ask?
Just because.
Be honest with me.
Aren't you the new employee on the news?
Dongu.
You told me you worked on the material your boss gave you...
and it became TNC's new menu.
Don't worry.
Things went wrong but she promised to protect me.
Are you a fool? How can you trust her?
I told you somehow I like her.
I was drawn to her from the first. I still believe her.
She'll keep her word.
You're so...
Please don't tell anything to my family.
I don't want to worry them.
Bye.
Fool. What is in her mind?
I made vegetable porridge. Try some.
You didn't eat anything at all yesterday.
You resent and hate me, don't you?
I was going to hand in my resignation...
but I thought I should remain until things are resolved.
Cut me some slack until then.
You're really bad.
Who do you think sustains me now?
Did you forget what I asked you?
"Be my partner to achieve my dream."
I meant our going through thick and thin by that.
Don't you think it's irresponsible of you to leave me at a time like this?
- Mr. Park. - Just stay by my side.
I'm not going to hold you responsible.
Thank you.
Just promise me one thing.
Don't dismiss Ms. Esol Kang.
Okay.
Maidu has made no response so I'm flying out at 1 p.m.
Let's talk when I'm back.
Ms. Esol Kang.
What you are going to say will be recorded and used as evidence.
So tell nothing but the truth.
Did you steal the idea of the...
Ciel Restaurant to make the Rainbow Pizza?
It was for the company.
I will not let you suffer damage.
You trust me, don't you?
I'm sorry. It was all my fault.
I'm leaving now.
Okay. Get going.
You must not lose the China market.
Otherwise, you'll lose all you have.
Clinch the MOU by all means.
Okay.
Mr. Park, we got a big problem.
What is it?
We're a tad late.
Maidu wants to break the MOU.
What?
Father, are you okay? Father.
Medicine... My medicine...
Here you are.
How could this happen?
Isn't it good to come out as I said?
Yeah, when this is no time to idle away.
My shoulder muscles are cramped up due to stress.
I couldn't raise my arms in the morning...
but now I feel okay.
I was worried a lot about you but seems you're okay.
Why, you thought I might feel guilty?
Taesoo is well.
TNC is not so weak as to falter at this.
That's good.
So, how is it?
Your thought about the thwarted MOU.
"Thank you." Is it what you want to hear?
Anyways, thanks to you,
Minjoon can't bounce back for the time being.
Didn't I tell you?
That I'm the best partner to fulfill your 30-year long dream.
So be nice to Yura.
She's waiting in the next room to greet you after the massage.
Let me ask one thing.
Now that you decided to give her to my family,
...don't mind how I discipline her.
Heera, she's scared of you.
Yeah?
That's good.
To discipline someone, you need to make that person be scared of you.
She'll need to shed tears to become fit for my son,
but the reward will be huge.
Alright.
I'll proceed with the Qingdao hospital construction.
Just change Jaejoon's mind.
Of course. I know my son.
He tries to be rid of me now,
but he's bound to come back to my bosom.
Esol Kang,
how dare you come here?
Didn't you see that?
Ms. Jeong!
What is this?
I asked the owner of that restaurant to give you a job.
Ms. Jeong.
I'm sorry.
I tried to stop it but things came to this.
I'm really sorry, so...
Esol,
I mean it when I said I'm sorry.
But this is all that I can do for you.
You didn't eat all day, did you?
Eat some porridge and cheer up.
Come on.
You saw the notice, right?
I was just fired for causing great damages to the company.
But it's not true.
I know you're not a person to steal someone else's recipe.
But what's the use?
Whatever I say, no one will believe me.
Esol.
They have a press conference tomorrow.
Then the whole world points a finger at me as the theif.
My mom was really happy when I got a job at a big company.
What should I tell her?
Don't give up yet. I have someone to inquire.
Wait here for a moment. I'll solve the matter.
I can do it. So stay put here.
Don't go anywhere.
Jaejoon.
Feels great. Now my joints fit into place.
Wait.
Let's test if my body works alright.
Good!
If you're done, come sit over here.
Yes.
Your mom left first for a surgery.
Do you come to this place often?
Yes, after clubbing...
I mean, when I feel tired,
I often...
Then why do you look like that?
You're only 20.
Do you know your skin looks aged?
I can tell how often you went out for a night at a club.
I'm sorry.
Saying sorry doesn't fix anything.
Ms. Kim.
Yes, ma'am.
Give her special treatment from today.
She'll get engaged next month. Make her skin porcelain.
Yes, ma'am.
Thank you.
It's not for you.
I don't want to hear people saying I got a cheap-looking daughter-in-law.
I'm really sorry, Mother.
"Mother?"
Don't call me like that yet.
Until you become after my heart, you're not my daughter-in-law.
Well, have some tea.
Yes...
Ma'am.
Minjoon, I need to talk with you.
You may leave.
Esol didn't do it.
She's not such a person to do that.
You got her wrong. I'm sure.
She already admitted her fault. You can't reverse it.
Nonsense.
I'll ask Father for help.
He almost collapsed from shock.
Is she more important than the company to you?
For your sake, I decided not to hold her liable.
Don't ask for more.
Get out.
I have a lot of work to do.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry but I trust her.
Someday you will also know that it's not true.
Things didn't go well.
I feel too sorry to face you. What should I do?
It's okay.
You took trouble for me and that's enough.
Wait! Wait!
Wait!
Esol.
I'm sorry.
I tried to solve the problem but...
Well...uh...
I uh...I just uh...Well...
I just...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Esol. I'm really sorry.
Don't be.
You believe me and that's enough.
That will do. Thank you.
Honey.
Wake up, now. Honey.
Why?
I had an 8-hour surgery and I'm extremely tired.
One, two.
Oh, my back. What?
We should do what we didn't do last night.
Cut me some slack.
I have a backache and have a surgery at 9 a.m.
I moved it an hour back. Come on.
Honey, my back is...
One, two!
Did you gain weight?
Yes, why? What's wrong with it?
Nothing.
I'm so happy you're voluptuous.
Well.
Come here.
Hold on!
You've got a pot-belly?
Button up. It's ugly.
It's been a long while since we last did it, huh?
Wait.
What now?
I really can't fall into it because of your body.
Put this on.
Hon, this is just so wrong.
One, two!
Satisfied?
Much better!
Look like a visigoth. Come on!
Okay!
- Ready? - Come on.
Oh, I'm tired. Miss!
Look, clean this thoroughly.
Okay. Is someone sick?
You don't need to know.
I need it today. Just clean it thoroughly.
Okay.
Hey, give it to me.
Haven't you eaten anything? You're so weak.
It's cold!
Mom, why did you take this out?
You used it last year when you got a hipbone fracture in a cabaret.
Be quiet!
I'm the only one who thought about this.
This is why you need an elder in your family.
Though you're mean to elders, we didn't simply get aged.
We have subtle wisdom about life that you could never imagine.
Subtle wisdom?
So what are you going to do with this?
Sit in the chair.
Sit?
Now.
Why?
Let's see.
Put this on first and then you should wear this hat.
Cover your face with the hat. And hide behind the mask.
Cover it just like this.
We're too old to play hospital.
Stay still. Something's missing.
Oh, right.
Dr. Seo, it's me. Send me a bottle of IV.
Huh?
I just need it.
Even an empty bottle is okay.
Just send me an IV bottle.
Thank you!
Mom, what the heck is this about?
Since you are this insensible, you're still single.
Minjoon has a press conference today.
He'll be less blamed if he appears in this attire.
Mom, you're so...
You see on TV...
...all the CEOs are like this when they appear before the prosecution.
So that they can be released soon. Wait.
Minjoon! Minjoon!
Come down and sit in the wheelchair.
Why doesn't he answer?
Minjoon!
Dang it! Is she a grandma or what?
- Excuse us. - Yes.
Aren't you recruiting a helper?
And a waitress?
What's your relationship? A married couple?
Couple?
No but we just live in the same house.
Get out.
I don't hire people who are a couple.
What's that? We came by bus.
I mean I don't allow workplace romance.
I went through hell when my former employees had an affair and ran away!
Don't worry about it.
She and I are on a bad term.
Go away!
You can start work from today. The kitchen is over there.
Okay.
Are you okay?
Aren't you hurt anywhere?
Where is it? Let me see.
Don't ask. How could you be so mean?
Why can't you see my heart?
I did it to be with you.
Really?
You're a real man.
Well, do you think you can handle it?
Mark my words.
Keep out of my area, or you'll regret!
Same here.
Stay away or I'll beat you with this plate!
Good. I like the atmosphere.
Here's my opinion.
First of all, Ms. Hahn's abalone....
Director Park has a press conference...
at TNC Conference Room today at 11 a.m.
All the executives are requested to attend.
Oh no.
No benefit from being on TV with this occasion.
What should I do?
I caused him to suffer damage.
Should I show the least of my good faith?
The Rainbow Pizza in controversy is...
Mr. Park, it's almost the time. Let's go up.
Are you going to come with me?
Of course.
You asked me to stay together in joy and in sorrow.
Is this written apology for press release?
I'll do it alone. You wait here.
Mr. Park.
You started the broadcasing job only recently.
There's nothing good to be on TV on this matter.
I told you I want to make you look outstanding.
Leave the hard task to me.
All you have to do is to wait here.
But...
We will face a lot of difficulties ahead of us.
As long as you stand by me, I can get over them.
You'll be with me, right?
Why don't you answer?
Go ahead. I'll wait for you.
Oh. Can you make THE curry for dinner?
I feel like eating it since I haven't eaten well for a few days.
Sure, with pleasure.
I'm sorry to inform you that your recording...
for "Mom's Table" scheduled next Wednesday is canccled.
What?
Cancelled?
On whose permission?
The person you have dialed is not available.
Tell us about the Rainbow Pizza!
Ms. Bae.
Ma'am, you can't meet her without...
Leave us alone. It's okay.
Is this regarding your dismissal?
What happened?
You guaranteed my casting in the judging panel.
Don't you remember our first conversation?
What do you think is most important in broadcasting?
It's viewers, of course.
Viewers do not want you.
They hate the sight of the manager of the vicious company.
I printed out some hateful comments.
Take a look.
It's a misunderstanding.
It wasn't even my fault.
Why should I suffer damage caused by a newbie?
If the truth comes out at the press conference today...
Are you a fool?
Viewers are not interested in the truth.
What matters is the image they see.
You are the front woman of TNC. What can you expect?
Is that the reason?
Then I will resign from TNC right away.
That'll do it, right?
You are really a fool.
No one is interested in a manager who quit the company in disgrace.
You'll be a mediocre middle-aged woman if without a title.
Why would I feature such a mediocre woman?
So you mean,
however hard I try,
...I'm over with broadcasting?
Exactly.
Now your brain works.
Get out.
I have to find a new judge to replace you.
Ms. Bae.
You don't need to find one.
I'll come back by all means.
Hello?
Where are you?
What is this regarding?
I need to see you now. Right now!
How will you take responsibility?
Responsibility? For what?
I...
was kicked out of NBC.
You promised to guarantee me an emcee position!
You promised to help me become a star emcee!
What haven't I done for you?
I introduced you to Ms. Bae as I promised...
...and planted you in the judging panel.
Your survival is up to your ability.
Don't be unreasonable.
I did everything you wanted.
I pulled down Minjoon Park and frustrated his advance into Shanghai.
Do you know what I did to do that?
I framed an innocent newbie and got her sacked,
...and I stabbed Mr. Park in the back!
So?
You got everything.
You got everthing you wanted.
But what about me?
Am I your tool?
Because of you,
I lost people, the broadcasting job, and even a good image.
No one cares about a manager of the sinking company in disgrace.
How will you take responsibility of me?
Are you stupid or are you simply forgetful?
We made a deal at our first meeting.
In return for my keeping quiet about the mango allergy thing,
you pulled down Minjoon.
Your broadcasting debut was a bonus.
Then we're done, aren't we?
Now you understand?
Well, I will forget about you from now on,
...and you better do the same.
And if you have time to see me, think about how you will survive.
I told you time and time again to work your way in on your own.
Regarding the infringement on the Rainbow Pizza,
...I'd like to apologize to all those involved on behalf of TNC.
"You should work you way in your own."
Yeah, that's the right answer.
Have I ever had a helper?
I was wrong to look to others for help.
Yes.
Again, I will go it alone.
What should I do?
What should I do... What should I...
Ms. Kang, this is Lena Jeong.
Can you come over to the press conference?
Yes, right now.
Also, I'd like to seek Mr. Chung's forgiveness...
...and promise compensation for mental and material damages.
We dismissed the related new recruit...
...and we will make sure not to let this happen again.
Please reprove me for my failure to train my employee property.
Again, I deeply apologize to all those whom we disappointed.
Wait.
What are you doing?
I'm sorry but please give me a minute.
Hello.
I am Lena Jeong,
the Manager of Food Service Dev. Team of TNC.
I dare to stand here in order to reveal the full truth.
The new recruit Mr. Park just mentioned is innocent.
If she did anything wrong, it'd be she passed on the wrong material.
This is TNC's new menu,
Spicy Chicken Pizza we were going to announce.
So, even though you announced the wrong one,
it's true TNC stole other's recipe, isn't it?
Who stole the recipe?
Tell us.
Please tell us who did it.
- Tell us. - Tell us.
Why can't you tell us?
Tell us. Who stole the recipe?
Please tell us.
It was...
...me.
Once I tasted it and thought it was a good idea, I've kept it.
So the new recruit was falsely accused on behalf of you.
Why have you kept silent until now?
Tell us.
Why did you keep silent like a coward?
I was afraid.
Truly,
I was afraid.
I returned empty-handed from America...
...and came up the hard way.
The steady job, broadcasting work, and everything I have.
I was afraid of losing them all.
Then why do you tell the truth now?
Tell us.
Why are you turning things over now?
Now...
Now I realized...
...that there is something...
more valuable than my career or reputation.
What is it?
The only one who trusted me throughout this whole ordeal.
I'm sorry, Esol.
I'm really sorry. Forgive me.
Ms. Jeong, please get up.
Please. Please get up, Ms. Jeong.
Plesae get up.
Big news.
Gorgeous.
They are all the same women but how come they're so different?
Dad! Dad!
Yes.
TNC is in utter confusion.
TNC?
Hey, you're already concerned about your future in-laws?
That's half of it.
If I'm ignorant of this, Mother will tell me off.
She was so scary that I almost pissed in my pants.
So what is it?
TNC had a press conference today and Lena Jeong shot a drama.
Lena Jeong? Who is she?
Take a look. This is Lena Jeong.
<Lena Jeong of TNC, Blowing the Whistle in Tears>
So focused when it comes to a woman.
Give it to me. I think I know her.
I don't think so. She lived in America for 20 years.
Anyways, TNC will be called back to life thanks to her.
No.
She can't be her.
Impossible.
No. It doesn't make sense.
Dang it.
In trust is treason.
Never did I imagine Ms. Jeong would've done this.
What will become of her now?
It's obvious.
She stood the company on its head.
I'll axe her.
It robbed Minjoon of everything.
Money, reputation and even people.
It'll need a lot of work for him to get back up again.
Everything will be fine. He's a whole package.
<New Hire Reinstated, Cleared of Her Skirts>
Yes, Jaejoon.
Congrats on your second employment.
You already read the article in the paper?
I didn't search for it though.
I found a woman looking like a round steamed bun in the papers.
And it was you.
Steamed bun?
Why?
You like King-sized dumpling better?
Oh, that's not bad.
I'll call you Dumpling from now on.
You're so.
Dumpling,
...let's go to the sea with dumplings tomorrow.
To the sea?
We were going to go the other day.
If you want to hear my dream,
come to the train station by noon tomorrow.
Okay.
Let's go to the sea for sure this time.
Okay.
It must've been a long day for you.
Have a good rest, okay?
Good night, Dumpling.
How do you like here?
This is your office.
It's great.
I didn't expect this much.
[Subtitles provided by MBC]
Let's promise this.
Whatever may happen, let's trust each other to the end.
I thought he was a boring ascetic,
but it seems he has an ardently loving heart.
Instead of disssading your brother,
how could you instigate him?
Your acting like an unselfish stepmother makes me sick.
Just a one day cast?
If you survive this time, you'll be on oiled wheels.
Having someone by my side was...
a great encouragement in a long time.
I already cast the dice.
If I hold on to you, will you stay with me?