(Episode 37)
Na Ik-hee!
He's so devoted to you!
Ik-hee, your next door neighbor is here.
How did your school end before mine?
I have to go to tutoring classes.
- Is this your tutoring class? - Yep.
- Where ever you're at is where tutoring is. - Yuck, goosebumps!
I'm going to go. See you tomorrow.
Bye!
Let's go.
- (Did Kong Yoon break up with her?) - (It was crazy during the festival)
(Is that the old school president's girlfriend?)
(She isn't even a good student)
What did you say?
Are you trying to act cute?
Now that we're talking about it, show us all the charm you have.
How can you two be so alike?
- We are? - Yes, you guys.
You two are even less energetic at the same time too.
Have some of this. Here.
This is yours, honey.
This one is for Ik-hee.
What's this?
You seem to down, I got you some tonics with mom.
You two, Ik-hee.
- I don't need medicine like this. - You do. Your's is Chongmyungtang.
It's medicine to make you smarter.
Will I really get smarter if I drink this?
That's right, so hurry and drink it up.
That's so bitter!
Move! I need water.
What kind of medicine is this?
This isn't...
medicine that's good for men...
but it's kind of hard to explain why?
It's not that kind of medicine!
Just drink it.
I don't like herbal tonics.
Hurry! Drink it before it gets cold...
and then you can have taffy.
You're inventing new ways to get me.
Good morning... or maybe not.
- Who is that? - The new guy.
They fired people but now they're hiring?
We'll greet one another when Mr. Song gets here.
It'd be nice if you came in earlier than me...
since you're only assistant manager, Mr. Na.
- You're the one who came in early. - Mr. Na.
The new guy...
- can be trained by Tae-hee. - Excuse me?
I'm still getting used to things. You want me to do it?
Didn't Mr. Suh tell you?
I thought you'd be taught at home.
I'll teach him everything I know.
- Was your name Yang Man-il? - Yes.
- Come here, please. - Yes, ma'am.
Mr. Choi!
It's me.
It's you, Mr. Park.
Lunch time is almost over. Let's go in. The new team leader will be here.
Today?
Do you want me to help you?
No, it's okay. You already did the dishes for me.
I finished all the dishes and wanted to help you.
It's okay, I can sort through these myself.
Do you want to do them together?
- Like this. - Oh my.
What are you two doing?
I was...
I was just helping her sort the sweet potato stems.
Yeah, that's right. We were just...
I forgot!
I'm going to the community center and...
meeting up with Mr. Oh.
Yes, that right. You go right ahead.
I'm okay.
You can stay if you're going because of me.
No, no. I really do have a promise to meet with him.
I'll be right back.
It's really okay with me.
No, no. It's okay.
- I'll see you later. - Have a good time.
So, when are you going to tell the other girls?
I'm not trying to hide it on purpose.
They were so upset about the idea...
so I decided to wait a little before I told them.
You told me to do that too.
I didn't know Mr. Kim would move in so quickly.
- Has it been a week? - Already?
It feels like it's only been 2 or 3 days.
You must really be newlyweds.
I guess it is...
since you guys were making "Ghost" back there too.
Is it fun making fun of your mom?
I'll see what's going on...
before I tell all your sisters so...
- you can keep quiet. - Okay.
But I'm sure they're already suspicious.
They keep saying, don't go to your house, don't go...
without calling and they say you're suspicious.
Really?
Now, introduce her.
Here we have...
our team leader of Doremi's sales team. Her name is Ms. Ma.
Yes, hello everyone!
Hello, my name is Ma Jeong-ran and I'll be the new team leader for Doremi Beverages.
I hope we can get along!
Let's get along.
You can take over from this point on, Ms. Ma. So, let's go.
Yes, sir.
I hope you guys have a good day.
Have a good day.
I'll do my best!
Have a seat, please.
Wow!
- Is this where I'll sit? - Yes.
Of course, we all know who recruited you.
Yes, of course.
The Vice President recruited me and I'm so thankful for that.
I only heard rumors about you, but I guess they were wrong.
People talked about me?
I heard you went to the same college as me...
and I heard you were a very strong and competent leader.
So, I thought you'd be a guy.
Oh, I see.
I'm a woman.
I'm pretty sure that I didn't go to the same school as you, Mr. Kim.
Right?
I'm sure that's not possible.
Oops.
I hope...
the company is a comfortable place for all of you.
It's no surprise that we all spend more hours at work than at home.
I hope it's comfortable for you...
we can openly talk about our feelings...
and hope synergy happens between us.
- What do you think? - Sounds good.
- Me too. - Sounds good to me too, Ms. Ma.
Welcome.
I'll follow whatever Tae-hee tells me to do.
But how come, you're not saying anything?
Yes, do as you'd like.
- I'll cheer you on. - Me too!
How come no one from this side is talking?
Do as you'd like.
We're busy as it is already.
You can make friends with people you get along with.
That's right, Ms. Ma.
Let me tell you as your elder in age and in experience.
Your method doesn't last long.
Everyone starts off like you...
but that doesn't last long.
Is that so?
It won't last long?
But still...
if anyone here as any questions or comments...
please don't hesitate in asking me at anytime.
Let's do this!
- Let's do this! - Let's do it!
Go ahead and get back to work.
- Where's Ik-hee? - You didn't see her? She went jump-roping for her diet.
She's working hard.
- But she hasn't lost weight. - It's a mystery to me as well.
Wait, how was the new team leader?
- She's strange. - Why?
Is she mean? Did she bother you? Is she fierce?
She's very country-like.
Almost like it's her first job.
You said she's from America. She's was recruited because she's talented.
I heard that too, but I guess it was false rumors.
She seems like a someone's family member too.
Anyways, she's doesn't seem like she'd bother anyone.
- That's fortunate. - That's not fortunate.
I miss Mr. Choi.
There's still 10 more days before he returns.
Some people might think you two were dating!
It's a great morning.
Thank you.
Good morning.
Good morning to you too.
- Have a good day, Ms. Ma. - Thank you.
It's a refreshing morning!
Thank you!
Good morning.
Yes, hello.
It's really a fantastic day!
You don't have to do this for me.
If you do this every morning...
No way, we are the world.
It's a happy morning!
Now!
Let's have a cheerful workday...
- Are you okay? - It really hurts a lot!
- Are you okay? - Yes.
Thank you, Jeong-min.
Yes, but how did you know my name?
I memorized it last night so I could get a long with everyone here.
Yes, thank you very much.
I'm okay.
That's laundry.
This is for the dry cleaner.
Gum wrappers? Does he chew gum all day long?
Other women find hidden money when they go through laundry.
There isn't a dollar bill and only gum wrappers.
What's this?
Is it money?
I'm nervous.
This will be our very first official meeting.
I prepared some snacks for our meeting.
Let's talk comfortably while we eat our snacks.
They're organic.
You should've told me to do it.
No way. Who cares who does it?
It's okay if I do it.
Any which way, we're no longer going to have ranked position anymore.
- What? - What?
What?
Let's forget about rank and speak to one another comfortably.
- Ms. Ma, we need rank for a company to... - No!
Is it easier with rank and harder without rank?
Let's get along with one another as one team without any rank.
I'm for it!
I have one for it! One vote! Wow!
Anyone else? Anyone else?
- Is there anyone who is against it? - Wait a second.
A company isn't some kid's play ground.
I understand the Vice President has chosen you, Ms. Ma...
but maybe I was expecting too much. I'm sort of disappointed.
I was expecting a lot as well since you lived in America.
- Are you sure you lived there? - I did live there.
I might not have thought this through. It's fine.
Let's try it out just for one day and...
if it's not good, then we can change it back tomorrow.
- What do you think? - Sure, why not.
Yeah!
Then, let's get rid of rank...
and comfortably call one another by American names.
Where should we start?
Let's go clock-wise.
If it's an American name, then it's okay. Okay?
Go, go, go! Now, what name would you like to use?
What? Oh, then I'd like to use the name, John.
John's a great name.
John Doe.
- Next? - Is Paris Hilton okay?
Gorgeous, Hilton!
- Next? - I'd like to use Jane?
Jane? John and Jane!
Looks like we got all the generic names covered. Next?
I'd like to use Leo.
A shortened version of Leonardo DiCaprio, so just Leo.
Okay, next please.
I would like to use... Candy?
Candy in my ears! Okay, next!
Then, I'll take...
- George Clooney? - Oh! Sexy George.
Next three please.
I have an American name since I went to school in America.
- David. - It's my ex-boyfriend's name.
- Only you two left. - I'm not su...
- Charles? - It's bothersome to use American names.
Then, will it be okay if I name the two of you?
Something simple, please.
I don't know if I'll memorize my own name.
A simple one for me too.
Okay! Something simple!
Stop! Tom and Jerry!
Tom and Jerry?
- Are you kidding me? - Oh my! It's very simple and easy to remember.
- Would you like something different? - Do what you want!
Okay, Tom!
My American name is Donna.
Like a virgin...
It's Donna, a shorter version of Madonna.
Tom!
I'd like you to explain all of the current project in our sales team.
Let's go!
She seems strange. Really strange.
Did the person who was supposed to come, not come at all?
The team leader?
Yes, they said she was talented and notorious for being a genius.
I don't think that's true. She's far from that.
Yes, far from it. Very far.
- Who is he? He's not on our team. - We've unified, he's on our team.
Tae-hee is training him.
Be good!
Yes! Like you said, shut my mouth, shut my ears and close my eyes for 3 years.
- She's only been her for 3 months, what's with 3 years? - Really?
Hey! You'd better watch it!
You were released from the army 2 months ago, right?
Yes, that's right.
Then, I'm sure you know very well. Who is the scariest person?
- The person who came in right before me. - That's right.
Wow, David!
I see what your pros are, David.
Paris Hilton!
I can see you're really trying hard.
Candy! You're the most able person here!
Thank you.
How was it today? How did you guys like using names?
- I liked it. - It was good.
As a senior colleague, I'll give you a piece of advice.
A company needs to have a leader and not a colleague.
The leader should be very charismatic as well but...
geez...
you could've made yourself prettier.
I also believe we definitely need to keep rank.
We may have entered the company at the same time...
but it doesn't mean we'll finish at the same time too.
There needs to be distinct lines to define rank.
Work systems can freely flow once rank is determined.
Is that right? I guess I didn't think it all the way through.
I didn't know better.
I just...
wanted to have a family atmosphere for our company.
I understand.
We'll go back to our rank tomorrow.
Tom and Jerry, David, Candy, Paris Hilton...
George, Leo, John and Jane.
All of you worked hard today. Please have a good night.
Getting off work is the same too!
Do I really have to explain everything from A to Z?
Junior employees can only go home after their seniors!
I see!
I've been working in America so...
I didn't know.
What if I have extra work and can't go home early?
The junior colleagues need to wait too.
Yes! I understand now! You guys want me to hurry up and go home.
I'll see everyone tomorrow.
- See you tomorrow. - Have a good night.
You told me to call after I got off work.
If we talk after you get off work, it seems like I'm next to you.
- Where are you? - At the bus station.
You really did listen to me well. You're so nice.
Is your farming going well?
It's going very well.
I thought I was going to die since the barley are growing so fast.
I bet it's really hard.
It's hard on my body...
but my conscious is more comfortable than making secrets.
I see. I'm so glad to hear that.
That's it?
- What is? - Is that all you want to say to me?
Geez, I miss you.
I don't mean that.
I can't since there are a lot of people waiting for the bus next to me.
Geez, this is so sad.
I can only see you once a week since I'm here farming...
but you won't even express your feelings to me.
Is this the sadness a farmer must feel?
Okay, okay. I'll say it.
Listen carefully.
I love you.
What? I didn't hear you.
I said, I love you!
I can't hear you.
Are you really going to be like this?
There's a lot of people, so I can't say it.
I would be able to say it.
What? Did we get disconnected?
I love you, Ms. Ahn!
Kwi-nam!
What are you doing here? I thought you were busy.
I got special time off since we're done harvesting.
You should've rested a bit instead of coming all the way here.
Don't you like to me when I see how moved you are.
I came so we could get off work together.
The bus is here. Let's go.
To live my life by using my son?
You told me to keep living, but I don't think I can do it.
What?
Nothing.
How can you make me disobey the laws of nature?
Please...
take this wretched father's life instead.
My son's life...
Please let my son live.
Companies are getting rid of rank names such as chief or department head.
Large companies are starting to restructuring rank.
Was your team leader strange again?
She's not strange, but she's peculiar.
- Why? - Since she lived in America for awhile...
she named us and called us by those names.
What the heck is that?
They either get rid of names or change their names instead of using rank.
This is based on low global economic growth and accelerated competition.
It's a changed in the labor force...
It's not a bad idea.
Yeah, I know.
Well, I don't think Jerry is that bad of a name.
Good morning.
Do you know what time it is, Mr. Na?
You're 23 seconds late.
23 seconds?
Unless you're Royal Observatory, Greenwich it's hard to...
While you were talking, 10 seconds have passed again.
You'll write up an issue report, right now.
Why is she being like that suddenly?
The rumors were correct.
That's right.
Donna is her American name. Donna Ma.
That's right. The legendary and notoriously talented person.
Does this mean she was watching us for the last two days?
I feel like I'm back in the army again.
I don't think we should be in here.
I'm so scared.
Tae-hee, I'll make sure I protect you.
Take care of yourself!
Let's hurry back. I'm afraid we'll get in trouble for being here.
A nation receives a government that is at the nation's level.
The same goes for companies.
You guys have received the right level of leader for this company.
This...
This right here. Okay?
This is the level you are at, do you understand?
Ms. Ma, you knew what you were getting into. Don't be too harsh.
I'm more experienced with beverage companies...
so rank is nice, but you should respect your seniors.
Yes, you're right. Respect? I was just about to give you your respects.
I'm responsible for human resources at the sales team.
From this point on...
we'll treat you like you're supposed to be...
treated, temporary head of department, Mr. Song.
What's that supposed to mean?
If you don't like it, you're more than welcomed to resign.
If I'm wrong, put in a complaint.
It's not bad to see which person the company will choose.
Just like Mr. Song, I'll treat Mr. Kim as temporary deputy head as well.
Wait. Why are you suddenly...
I checked our colleagues, you don't need to be this way when we were alumni.
Temporary deputy head? You want me to consider you my alumni when...
you took a short 7-week course at my school?
If you don't like being treated as deputy head, then how about we lower your rank?
Section chief, Mr. Na?
You're going to make me temporary section chief too?
Based on your performance.
It's only your buyers that are swimming...
on the lower end of the graph every month, Mr. Na.
Let's see how it goes.
Be on your toes.
The layoffs aren't over yet.
Don't be surprised like amateurs.
If you fall behind in the Safari, it's only right for you to be removed.
I made sure...
that I changed my work environment for all of you!
Didn't I?
- Yes. - I made sure we had rank.
I'll base you on your performance.
A charismatic leader who doesn't joke around and has all our times set for us.
Isn't that the kind of leader you wanted?
How did you get off work after 10 o'clock at night?
You've been at the office all this time?
Honey, should I really quit my job?
I forgot! I remember I had to pick up a delivery. I'll be right back.
What's this?
Is it money?
(Letter of resignation)
Honey, should I really consider quitting my job?
Mr. Na.
Is this all that your buyers are ordering?
We're going through hard economic times.
They said they'll order the right amount next time.
- If you could let it go once... - Alright.
You can go back to them and tell them their representative might change next month.
Excuse me?
Put in your resignation...
and go do community service or volunteer work.
Are you asking me to force orders when they're having a hard time?
Of course not.
If you can't do it, then you should leave.
You've been so good to all these buyers that if you quit your job...
I'm sure they'll help you out. What are you worried about?
- I really couldn't do anything about it. - Fine.
You catered to their needs all this time, didn't you?
You've never forced anything or have you ever cause problems.
Let's do some verification this time.
You should tell them your sad story this time.
- Excuse me? My sad story? - Yes.
I'll accept I was wrong if any of these buyers cater to your needs.
You promised.
- If I get one of them, then you'll admit it. - Okay.
Mr. Na! Are you not going to do business with me anymore?
You're being too much.
It's not me who is too much, it's you!
It'll be complicated for you, if you treat me this way.
Don't act like today is your last day.
Today might really be my last day, sir!
What the heck is wrong with you?
I've catered to your needs all these times.
I know. So you should know what my situation is. You're so unlike yourself.
I'm sorry.
Mr. Na, you know us already.
I do.
That's why I over-looked everything.
Can you help me out, just this once?
Next time.
- When will that be? - I'm not sure.
I have to get going since I'm busy. I'll see you next time.
Wait!
How did I live my life?
How can people be like that?
Sir, you know what the market is like these days.
I'm saying I'm taking my investment, why are you being like this?
It's not enough you came to my company, but you're holding me up? What are you doing?
Mr. Kang, he's going to be late for his meeting.
Just once. Could you let it go, just this one time?
Our location is going through rough times.
If you keep this up, I can't do anymore investments with you.
Let's get going!
The next door neighbor's husband isn't so great either.
He's the same as me. There's nothing great about being a branch manager.
You sure seem happy about that.
Offices are closing down while people just click away at their home computers.
Who would come down to a stock firm?
People at headquarters sing about how they want to close down locations.
Everyone's life is the same.
Here!
Cheers!
Cheers.
When you're upset, eating octopus legs are the best. Here you go.
We didn't order this.
This is what you order all the time when you come here! What's wrong with you?
This is the first time I've been here.
I'm not talking about you, I meant him!
It's my first time here as well.
They're not drunk yet.
This is for free! For free! It's so that you'll come here often!
We almost got duped.
I wasn't trying to dupe you! Go ahead and try it.
We need to make sure we keep a grip on our senses!
One...
two...
four bottles!
You're drunk!
How is this four bottles?
Two, three...
Four.
Five!
Five bottles.
You're much worse than I thought.
A salesman for an alcohol company comes to work late because he was drunk?
I'm sorry.
The phrase I hate the most is, 'I'm sorry'.
Why do something that you'll be sorry for?
I'm sorry about that as well.
You met with your buyers yesterday, didn't you?
Did you get any OKs?
I'm sorry about that as well.
Temporary section chief, Mr. Na...
stop doing things you'll be sorry for.
Do you understand?
One more thing.
Our team has a lot of people who are being treated with respect.
So, we'll respect their wages based on performance.
That way, it'll have meaning.
Why did this thing break?
Ms. Ma...
I bought you coffee since I'm sure you're tired.
I've organized the new project so it'll be easier for you to read.
What is it?
I'll be going home.
Are you giving up now? You're not going to regret it?
I'll submit it right away.
Go ahead.
Since I'm leaving, may I say a couple of words before I leave?
Say as much as you'd like.
We all work everyday for the company.
When the company goes through hard times, it asks us to share their troubles.
How come the company doesn't share during our hard times?
If there's a problem with the company, we have to take responsibility.
How come the company isn't responsible for us?
Anything else?
Does it look like we're animals? We're people too!
Anything else?
I'm done.
It's been a pleasure. I'll see you guys some other time.
- I don't have much to pack. - Are you quitting because you think it's unfair?
Yeah, I think it's totally unfair so I'm leaving. What?
It's not nice to spit in the pond you've been...
swimming in, since you've been drinking that water.
I thought it was a well...
but I realized it was a tomb.
That's why I don't want to be here.
I'm going to stop here.
Have a good night. Have a good night.
Mr. Na...
Don't regret this.
I appreciate all your hard work.
Letter of Resignation.
Section Chief of Doremi Beverages, Na Chun-il.
Work period: 15 years.
Grounds for resignation.
Resignation is based on personal reasons.
June 26, 2017.
Na Chun-il.
If anyone see this resignation letter...
please let my husband know his work was appreciated.
I'm begging you.
Mr. Na, I appreciate all your hard work.
(Episode 37: Have a good night)
(Special appearance by Hwang Seok-jeong)