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(It's My Life)
(Episode 21)
- Here you go. - Thank you.
The fabric supplier in China, whom we worked with for 10 years,
started sending more defective fabrics.
So I visited the factory and did an investigation.
They were repackaging and reselling unsold fabrics.
Pardon me?
Continuing to work with a company that is repackaging...
and reselling old, unsold inventory is simply unacceptable.
Of course.
They broke your trust, which is the foundation of everything.
But I did all of that for nothing.
Because of it, I was investigated by the internal inspection team...
for accepting bribes from one of our new suppliers.
I've been suffering from insomnia ever since the investigation.
I'll get laid off anyway,
so I'd love to quit of my own accord and walk out,
but I'm still single, so if I become jobless...
Gosh, what a mess.
Well,
if you'll be laid off in a year from now anyway,
how about you invest that time in me?
Pardon me?
Why do you want someone like me?
What kind of person is that?
No one in this company knows fabrics and materials...
better than you do.
Koo Jae Seon is known as the idiot of accounting.
Anyone who spends a single dollar of the company money...
for his own good gets caught by him.
His superiors didn't like him for that...
and gave him a low score during performance evaluation...
and is at the top of the list to get laid off.
17.85 dollars?
This isn't near the office.
(Organic chips)
Is that so?
You spent 17.85 dollars, right?
This seems to be near your house.
Idiot.
Here's 20 dollars.
The 2.15 dollars is your tip.
I don't need a tip.
How many times do I have to tell you?
You can't buy personal items with your company credit card.
My wife asked me to buy an organic snack...
for our baby,
so I paid with the company credit card,
but was going to pay you back.
I'm going to lunch.
That idiot.
Wait until the next performance evaluation.
Hi, Mr. Koo.
Who... Who are you?
- I'm Ahn Nam Jin. - Ahn Nam Jin?
Oh, the chairman's grandson?
Are you going to lunch?
Yes. Why do you ask?
I haven't had lunch yet either. Would you like to eat together?
What? You want me to work with you?
Yes, Mr. Koo.
That's ridiculous.
Why would I do that if I'm going to get laid off?
I'd rather learn a new skill during that year.
Don't you think that's unfair?
You stuck to the principles and get fired for it?
What will you tell your parents that were proud of your job?
You don't know what you're talking about.
I'm an entry level employee.
All I know how to do is calculate money.
The sales forecast report for the new brand you wrote...
a year ago was very good.
You have an eye in reading the flow of sales.
How did you see that?
Man up, since you're going to get fired anyway.
Who knows?
Maybe our team will win and you'll get a promotion and a raise.
Are you confident you can win?
No, I'm not.
However, if you have nothing to lose,
you have nothing to be afraid of.
I'll just try until I make it.
If it doesn't work even when I try my best,
then there's nothing I can do.
Don't you agree?
My dad seems to be struggling with high blood pressure.
Beet water kimchi and oat and mung bean porridge?
Can you give me the recipe?
Yes, I'll buy the ingredients. What do I need to get?
Oats, garlic...
Okay, got it.
I'm taking this.
Okay, you should keep it since it's your design.
Put it in this bag.
I'm so upset.
It would've sold out if no one copied the design.
I know. I was hoping it would be a hit.
It's so hard to work with people copying our designs.
That's what I'm saying.
(Application form)
I like this applicant.
Jung Jin Ah applied too?
What do you think?
I'd welcome her with open arms if she's willing to join us.
Do you know what I thought when I first saw her?
Little Managing Director Choi.
What? My mom?
Yes.
She's just like Ms. Choi when she just joined the company.
She looked fragile, but I saw passion in her eyes.
She showed desperation...
with her entire body.
I have exactly the same thought.
Is there anyone else you'd like to recommend?
I'd like to recommend Ms. Seo Yeon Ji.
Ms. Seo Yeon Ji?
Yes. She did a great job at writing a report last time.
I think she has a lot to contribute to our team.
Why? Do you not like her?
That's not it.
Please do as you wish.
Well, I'll report to Ms. Choi.
Okay.
Hyunkang Group doesn't belong to an individual.
It belongs to all the employees.
This is not good.
I should do something about this.
Hello, Uncle.
It's Soo Hee, Si Woo's mom.
Have you been well?
I'd like to see you today.
Can you spare me some time?
Yes. Then I'll see you then.
Whom are you going to meet without me this time?
Hey.
Here you are. It's vanilla latte.
You know I don't drink sweet coffee.
You've been working too hard.
Drinking sweet coffee helps to relieve tiredness.
Does it?
It's so sweet.
But it makes me feel better.
Good. That's good.
You're such a sweet, fabulous man.
I don't know why women don't ask you out.
They do.
Then why are you still single?
Are you...
No, no.
Do you doubt my sexual preference?
Oh, my gosh.
I don't care about your preference.
Don't you know? I saw it in an American drama.
One of the criteria of a successful woman in New York...
is having a gay male friend.
It's true that there are many gay men in this field,
but I'm not.
The reason why I'm still single despite that...
is you, and you know it.
Don't say such a thing. That makes me uncomfortable.
I won't even be able to stay friends with you.
Okay.
I don't want to make you feel uncomfortable, so I'll back off.
Have you selected designers?
Ms. Jung Jin Ah, the contest winner, and Ms. Seo Yeon Ji were selected.
And Director Choi will choose the other team members later.
He's so meticulous,
which makes the staff members who work for him so nervous.
It's because he's a perfectionist.
Even though his opponent is no match for him,
Si Woo does his best and focuses on the competition. He always does.
Of course I know that.
The other team hasn't even found a designer,
but Director Choi seems to work too hard,
which makes me worry.
Please help him handle the pressure.
You're the only person who knows his personality.
I'll do that. I'd do you any favors.
Thanks for the coffee.
Wait. Are you going somewhere?
Because of someone who appeared out of nowhere,
I am very busy.
"Someone who appeared..."
Ahn Nam Jin?
You're here.
Did it go well?
I tried to convince them, but they said they needed time to think.
If they saw your sincerity, they will join your team.
Where is the designer for the interview?
She's waiting in the hall.
Shall I bring her in?
Yes. Please bring her in.
Please come in.
Please sit down.
(Works for the Seoul Fashion Design Contest)
Are you sure these are your designs?
Yes. Why?
That's odd.
These designs are very similar...
to the designs of the Italian brand, Emilio Pucci...
for the spring and summer season in 2007.
Some of them are exactly the same as their designs.
Pardon? But...
I'm sorry, but I don't think you can work with us.
Please leave now.
Design plagiarism is a crime.
We can't work with someone who copies others' designs.
I asked you to leave.
Gosh. Seriously.
Finding a designer is the biggest problem.
There were some more applicants,
but none of them got my attention.
Oh, right. Didn't Mr. Lee...
go to see the designer who recently left the company?
I'm not expecting much.
Seeing that the designer resigned,
I think there was a problem.
Hi. How did it go, Mr. Lee?
Just as we thought,
the designer copied designs of market clothes.
Market clothes?
That happens quite a lot.
In case of market clothes, it's unclear who designed them,
and if you change the design a bit, it's hard to see if it's copied.
Why didn't I think of that?
- Let's go, Mr. Lee. - Go where?
There must be great designers among the market clothes designers.
That's true.
They're the ones who lead the trend of the market.
- Let's go. - That's a brilliant idea.
Chairman Ahn, your grandson Nam Jin...
is exceeding our expectations.
Now I can see...
the result of the picture you drew.
What's this?
It's a dress I designed.
I hope you like it.
You designed this dress?
Yes. I'm working part time as a designer...
for my friend's online store.
Do you like it?
Of course. I love it.
I've never seen any clothes this beautiful.
And this scarf is also very beautiful.
Hold on. How should I put it on?
Can I just wrap it around my neck like this?
- No. Like this. - How?
Done. Check yourself in the mirror.
Here.
My goodness. Who is that?
I look like Audrey Hepburn.
You didn't have to give me any presents.
I feel apologetic for owing you.
Don't say that.
You don't owe me anything. It's called talent donation.
Oh, right. This is great.
- Will you donate your talent too? - Pardon me?
You know that Nam Jin will start working soon.
So I want to buy him a new suit and shoes,
but I know nothing about fashion.
I thought of shopping at an outlet mall.
However, he's a team leader at a large fashion company.
He should dress nicely.
I can help you with that as much as you need.
Are you serious?
Then how about the day after tomorrow?
That sounds good. I'll pick you up that day.
Let's do some shopping and eat something delicious.
Shall we?
My, I'm going to enjoy myself thanks to you.
Let's go to the kitchen.
I made everything you asked for.
- Oh, my. You made it already? - Yes.
Let's go.
This is a mixture of oats, mung beans, and non-glutinous rice.
I soaked them in water and ground them together.
You can boil this in water every morning.
Stir it while boiling on a low heat, so it won't be scorched.
How long should I soak oats, mung beans, and non-glutinous rice?
Between 3 and 4 hours.
The texture is better when you grind it coarse.
- So don't grind it too finely. - Okay.
And this is watery kimchi with beetroot.
My goodness. The color is so pretty.
Right? If you put too much beetroot, it darkens the color.
So adjust the amount to your preference.
Okay.
Thank you so much.
I meant to learn how to make it. I didn't know you already made it.
These are all good for high blood pressure.
He'll get better if he eats them regularly.
I've never seen such a sweet daughter as you.
He just got married. I'm sure his wife takes good care of him.
I met him a few days ago and he didn't look well,
so I wanted to do something for him.
You went through so much trouble because of me again. I'm sorry.
It wasn't any trouble.
You saved my life. This is the least I can do for you.
I'll make it again for you. Just ask whenever you need it.
How did Seung Joo save your life?
I had an asthma attack and almost died...
and Seung Joo saved my life.
I didn't know that happened.
She's amiable, diligent and sweet.
I can't find any flaws.
- What about that one? - It's nice.
This looks nice.
- Nam Jin. - Yes?
This dress.
Didn't we see it at the previous store?
Come to think of it, each store had something similar.
You men have quite an eye.
This design is popular this season.
The online store that designed it probably hit the jackpot.
Which store designed it?
This one is a copy of the original.
The original is three times the price of this.
People would rather wear this than pay that much.
My angel...
doesn't like copies like this.
Please tell me which online store designed it.
It looks the same.
Please tell us. Come on.
Hello?
Yes, I understand.
What did they say?
If I drop the charges and come up with the embezzled money,
I think he'll be able to avoid criminal punishment.
It's too much money.
I'll have to find a way.
Ms. Choi.
I came to talk to you.
- Can you give us a moment? - Of course.
Have a seat.
I'll be straightforward.
Did Seung Joo call off the engagement with Si Woo...
because of Ahn Nam Jin?
What are you talking about?
I saw Seung Joo at Father's house a few days ago.
She was practically hugging...
that boy Nam Jin.
Pardon me?
How could this be happening? It's unbelievable.
You must have been mistaken.
That can't be true.
Seung Joo wouldn't have done that.
He's 100 times warmer and more understanding than Si Woo.
Did you know about this?
This is unbelievable.
Fine.
I'll pretend we never mentioned their marriage.
However, it's under one condition.
What condition?
Please transfer the shares of Hyunkang you own...
to Si Woo.
- The shares of Hyunkang? - Yes.
If you do that,
I won't bring up the engagement...
and I'll make sure you're a supplier of Hyunkang...
for the next year.
What do you say?
Please give me some time to think about it.
If you want to work with us for another year,
you'll have to transfer the shares.
Are you okay, sir?
Shouldn't you go to a hospital?
No, I'll feel better if I go home and rest.
- You go home too. - Okay.
- Bye. - Get home safely.
Mr. Hwang.
- Hi. - Hi.
Where's my dad?
He just left for home.
Home? At this hour?
Actually, he was feeling a bit sick.
Dad is sick?
When can Seon Gyu get out?
I'm looking into it, so give me some time.
What if he goes to prison?
Your brother caused too much trouble.
What can I do when I can't get a loan under my company?
You'll have to find it elsewhere.
How could you just come home?
- Dad. - Seung Joo.
When did you get here?
What is going on?
It's nothing you should be concerned about.
Why shouldn't she be concerned?
Your dad called the police on his one and only brother-in-law.
I told you that was a misunderstanding.
I heard you almost collapsed from shock at work today.
Mr. Hwang said several bad things happened at work recently.
Did her brother cause trouble?
- Listen. - Stop.
What are you thinking of saying?
I need to get some rest, Seung Joo.
Meet me at my office tomorrow, okay?
What are you hiding?
I'm your daughter.
I should at least know.
I can call you Seung Joo since you're my daughter now, right?
My brother Seon Gyu,
your uncle is about to go to prison.
So?
Could you ask Si Woo for help?
It's probably easy for him to get that kind of money.
What is she talking about?
I have nothing to do with Si Woo.
I'm not telling you to ask for it. Borrow it from him.
I'll pay him the interest.
- Yeon Sil. - Ms. Ko.
Ms. Ko?
I don't have an uncle like that.
You're just my dad's wife. It's nothing more or less than that.
How dare you try to act like my mom?
Where did you learn to talk like that?
Man Seok, did you hear what Seung Joo just said?
I told you that's enough.
You too, Seung Joo.
I wanted to take you to lunch somewhere quiet.
Why would you do such a thing to a nobody like me?
All I need is a cup of tea.
A nobody?
You're still very healthy.
You can't step down from your position yet.
So,
it seems as if you have something to say to me.
Let's hear what it is.
My late father...
mistreated you, didn't he?
If I had a choice,
I wouldn't have let him do that.
It's all my fault.
I'm not the only one that was mistreated.
I'm sure you hold as many grudges as I do.
The way he treated Si Woo and me...
is nothing compared to how he treated his only brother.
To compete with a hillbilly that knows nothing...
for the management rights.
Si Woo and you must be...
very upset...
after all you did for the company.
That's why I'd like to make...
this offer to you.
What kind of offer?
Please transfer the company shares you own...
to Si Woo.
What? My shares?
Fine. If I do so,
what do I get out of it?
I'm planning to make Si Woo the largest shareholder.
And replace the current interim CEO.
When I'm done,
I'll give you a couple of subsidiaries.
You'll give me subsidiaries?
That's a good offer.
However,
will you be able to do that with my shares?
The shares that Minhan has will also be transferred to Si Woo.
Then Si Woo will have more shares...
than Lawyer Heo, the current interim CEO.
Is that so?
You are so ambitious just as I thought.
Now I can see why my late brother was always watching out for you.
What will you do, Uncle?
Write a document about the offer you just made...
and give it to me.
I'll think about it for a few days.
As I have aged,
I became unnecessarily timid.
I heard so many people applied for Team One.
When will the result come out?
It will be notified individually within this week.
We should keep our phones near us even while showering, right?
Gosh. Whose phone is that?
Keep your phone on silent mode during work hours.
I'm sorry. I didn't know it was on ring mode.
What? My goodness.
I got 20,000 likes in 1 day?
Jin Ah, look at this.
What is it?
Dae Sik...
He's become a star.
What?
It's time to meet the star of the week.
Come on in, Nam Jin. Look at this.
Seung Joo gave me this as a present.
Don't I look like Audrey Hepburn in "Roman Holiday"?
Gosh. That's total nonsense.
How can you compare yourself to...
I mean, you look more like...
Sophia Loren rather than Audrey Hepburn.
How should I put it? You look sexy...
and voluptuous. Oh, my.
Sophia Loren?
Well, I am sexy indeed.
Mr. Lee, isn't this dress...
Yes. You're right.
This is the dress we saw at the market that became a big hit.
The market? Gosh. Don't say that.
Seung Joo said she designed this dress.
What? Seung Joo designed this dress?
Nam Jin, call her right now.
Hi, Seung Joo.
I have something to ask you about. Can I see you briefly?
- Right now? - Yes.
I'll go to the cafe near your house. Let's meet up there.
Okay.
- Can we have some more meat? - Sure.
Oh, my. Welcome.
Look who's here. Aren't you the eating show star?
My goodness. Welcome.
Hello.
Thank you.
My restaurant became so popular thanks to you.
I'll give you, the eating show star, free food for one year.
- Are you serious? - Of course.
If you can enjoy the food and post another video clip,
I'll be the one who should be thanking you.
Then could I get two portions of pork rib...
to go?
Of course. Please come in.
Jin... Jin Ah.
You'll work late almost every day if you join my team.
Will that be okay?
- Are you saying... - Yes.
You've been selected as the designer of my team.
Thank you, sir.
I'll work really hard.
Let's make it work.
Let's do that.
Hey, you... Who are you?
Who are you?
I... I...
I'm Jin Ah's husband.
What did you say?
(It's My Life)
Managing Director Choi of Hyunkang told him to hand over his shares,
but he's being stubborn saying he'll give the shares to Seung Joo.
I get it. If his shares are that important,
we can't let Seung Joo have them all.
Is it regarding the work?
No. Yesterday...
Must I hear about your dating life?
Who? The police. I'll call the police.
I'll beat you up to put some sense into your head.
She's one fearless fool.