Right. If it's for victory,
you don't mind running very close to a strange man.
Of course. It's better than becoming a loser.
Right. As long as you win,
you don't care about who you touch.
That's right.
Even if that person is this close to you?
Of course.
What about this?
It doesn't affect me.
How about this?
I'll go get an ice pack.
Oh...
Did he fall asleep already?
Little child.
Can you help me?
Come over here.
Come here.
- No! - Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee!
Are you all right?
Please have some tea.
Are you feeling better now?
Yes, thanks to you.
Do you get sleep paralysis often?
I don't know.
I... don't want to be left alone tonight.
- Ms. Kim. - Yes, sir?
Can't you sleep here...
just for tonight?
Pardon?
Sleep here tonight.
What?
What do you mean by that?
I know that it's only natural to feel scared...
when waking up from a nightmare.
But you're not even a child, so how could you make such a request of me?
Wait, really?
I'm saying that you should sleep in the guest room, since it's late.
So... why are you getting all flustered?
What?
You used to sleep here occasionally when you were working late.
Yes, you're right. I did.
What is wrong with me?
What were you expecting?
What do you mean? I wasn't expecting anything.
Yes?
Sure.
Unfortunately, I don't think you'll be able to sleep over tonight.
Sorry to disappoint you.
What do you mean, "disappoint you"?
I had no intentions whatsoever of sleeping here tonight.
You seem to be fine now, sir, so I will be going home now.
If you'll excuse me.
I wonder who called him.
He didn't look too happy.
(Episode 4)
Geez, you startled me!
I'm so sorry!
You should be more careful.
The screen doesn't appear to be broken.
No, not that.
It's fine.
You'll trip if you walk around like this.
I can do it myself.
Thank you.
- Here you go. - All right, then. Goodbye.
What a sweet person.
Quite different from a certain someone I know.
You're not even going to invite me to sit down?
What do you want at this hour?
Does an older brother need a reason to visit his little brother's house?
I came back since my new novel is being published next month.
I came here without any prior notice...
and found out that Mother and Father are at Jeju Island.
I didn't feel like going to an empty house...
and also figured that it'd be nice for me to pay you a visit.
To tell you the truth...
I came here because I wanted to forgive you.
It's still quite difficult for me...
because I still keep remembering that incident.
But hating you and resenting you...
just made me more miserable.
That's why I figured...
that I'll just forgive you now.
Shall we have some drinks?
I indulged myself heavily in three things while I was in France.
Writing, women,
- and wine. - You should leave now.
- What? - I'm tired.
I've gotten rid of them, sir.
- Are you all right? - Who did this?
There's been so much on my mind lately that I forgot.
I apologize.
I've disposed of them all, sir.
Are you all right, sir?
Ms. Kim Mi So.
Yes, sir?
You said that you're deathly afraid of spiders, right?
Yes, sir.
That's what cable ties are like for me.
So don't use that anymore.
I beg of you.
Yes, sir. I understand.
That was the first day that my boss, who seemed flawless in every way,
acted like an average person in front of me.
Ouch, that stings!
Maybe I tied my foot too tightly for the race earlier.
- Why do you keep saying it's okay? - No.
What's the scar on his ankle?
What on earth happened to him in the past?
Is your ankle okay?
I canceled all your schedules for this week so you could relax.
I asked Ms. Shin to prepare some hot towels for your ankle.
Goodnight.
There she nags again.
It's very tiring.
I'm sorry I'm late, Ms. Kim.
It's okay, but make sure you come early from tomorrow on.
Okay.
Oh, right. Is the vice chairman's ankle okay?
It's not serious, but I think it's better for him to rest a little,
so I've canceled today's schedule.
Please rearrange the canceled schedule.
Okay.
Let me do it.
- What should we do? - We need to report this quickly.
- You're distracting. - It's an emergency situation.
- What's going on? - Well...
UK Group Art Center has advanced its opening day...
- to the beginning of August. - What?
What's wrong with that?
You just don't have any clue, do you?
Our art center is scheduled to open on August 20.
They've advanced their schedule on purpose.
We must open our art center first to gather all attention.
The vice chairman is very much concerned about this...
because the opening dates are close to each other.
- Before he comes, let's come up... - We have one solution.
Hello.
We'll advance our opening date to July.
That's next month.
There are only a few days left.
Okay, we'll get things ready.
- What? - What?
Here, I got this from the planning team.
Hello, this is the Office of Vice Chairman.
He's heading to the art center.
He wants to advance the opening day to July.
I'm printing out the documents about the opening events.
Get them ready so that he can read them on his way.
Can we open the museum next month without any problem?
Well, unfortunately,
the main art piece of the outdoor exhibition is not complete yet.
It requires much time to move and install the piece.
Support the artists...
so that they can move the materials first and complete the piece here.
Okay.
Can we open the concert hall next month without any problem?
Well, unfortunately...
Can we open the library next month without any problem?
- Well... - Is it...
- unfortunately not ready either? - I'm sorry.
We haven't dealt with the copyright issues...
regarding video aids such as movies and documentaries.
It won't be a problem as long as we don't hold a movie screening.
You can hold movie screening events...
in order of those which copyright issues have been settled.
I know you're flustered due to the sudden change in the schedule,
but please get things ready without any mistake.
Okay, sir.
Let's walk more around the library.
Yes, sir.
It's been designed amazingly.
I want to read books all day long in here.
It's a success then because that's the first intention of this place.
Gosh.
I'll call and check the situation.
Yes, hello.
The entire building has lost its power?
No, you don't have to come here.
Please restore the system first.
I can't believe this.
Isn't it about time they finished dealing with facility problems?
Gosh.
I'll call and check the situation.
Yes, hello.
The entire building has lost its power?
No, you don't have to come here.
Please restore the system first.
I can't believe this.
Isn't it about time they finished dealing with facility problems?
You startled me.
I'm sorry. I only tried to turn on the flashlight for you.
Are you sure it was for me?
Of course.
Your face expression just now looked a little cute though.
Gosh.
Ms. Kim, I'm not cute. I'm fatally attractive.
My mistake.
Come this way.
Well...
This is one of my favorite books.
("Every Moment Was You")
All my dating romance is in this book.
(You've got to date someone like this.)
I especially love this part.
"I want to be in the kind of relationship..."
"where I feel like the tiredness of my day gets washed off..."
"just by hugging you once..."
"even if you don't make my heart..."
"flutter every second."
Isn't it good?
It's childish.
My first-class shower...
equipped with the anion, vitamin, and sterilization system...
is enough to wash off the tiredness of my day.
That's not what it means.
You might think it's childish,
but this is the kind of love which I dream of.
Have I ever told you that you were pretty?
What?
No.
Well, of course not because I've never felt you were pretty.
They're taking quite some time to restore the system.
I'll call them again.
It's okay. Let's just go out.
It feels suffocating a little.
Okay.
This way.
Sir, the exit is that way.
You don't know the mechanism of buildings.
The exit is this way.
Well, okay.
Instead of the mechanism,
why don't you listen to someone who's been here often?
The exit is where I told you earlier.
It's indeed the design of a global architect chosen by me.
His innovative design destroys the mechanism of buildings.
I'll make sure to use it for our marketing strategy.
Follow me.
Did you put on perfume by any chance?
No, I don't use perfume.
I smell a citrus scent from you.
It must be the scent of my shampoo then.
I buy this product because they often do a buy-1-get-1 promotion.
Buy-1-get-1 free.
Did you always walk this fast?
I walked fast to keep up with your stride, so it became my habit.
Then again, my stride is twice longer than others'.
It must've been hard to keep up with me.
I'm fully used to it now.
Why didn't I notice your walking pace before though?
It's said that your senses become sharp in the dark,
so you notice things that you haven't in your daily life.
What are you doing? You might trip if you fall behind.
You're right...
about how my senses...
become sharper in the dark.
You said I shouldn't trip.
The lights are back on.
- I'll get the car ready. - Okay.
I'm terribly sorry for the inconvenience.
It's okay. It wasn't so inconvenient.
- Ms. Kim. - Yes?
Are there any other events in the library other than movie screening?
No, there are a lot of exhibitions and musicals scheduled already.
But the library didn't feel so bad.
Tell them to prepare for the opening event in the library too.
I'll deliver your message.
I'll think about ideas for the opening event too.
You will?
Yes, we're running out of time,
and it's something from your direct concern.
Now.
Amazing.
- You're good at grilling pork skin. - I know, right?
Its color gets much more appetizing if you flip it five seconds later.
Open up.
What are you thinking?
I need an idea for the opening event in the library.
Is that a part of your job too?
You're going to resign soon, so don't work too hard.
Right, in the perspective of a psychiatrist,
your behavior is a symptom of over adaptation.
It's so called, workaholic.
No, I'm just trying my best until the end.
You're working so hard like this...
that the vice chairman is anxious in case he'll lose you.
I heard it from her.
I heard his possessiveness over you is unbelievable.
You shared it with her already?
Shouldn't you flip the pieces, pork skin master?
Not yet, after 40 seconds.
By the way,
I think he's trying to...
change my mind not because of his simple possessiveness.
Maybe he really needs me.
- What? - I mean...
I keep having this thought about...
how things will be if I'm not around the vice chairman.
Don't tell me you like him.
What are you talking about? That doesn't make sense.
Don't overreact.
If that's not the case, put a clean end to it while you're at it.
Otherwise, you'll get swayed by him...
and have no choice but to live as his secretary all your life.
I know about it better than anyone else.
Grill it properly. I'm breathing in all the smoke.
Gosh.
I thought you were the master in grilling pork skin.
What's wrong?
Hey.
It's dust. It's okay.
Pil Nam,
about phobia,
is it possible to overcome one day?
Of course.
You'll get better eventually if you keep facing it.
Visit my office once after you quit work.
No.
It's not about me.
Then whom are you talking about?
It's nothing.
I wonder what Ms. Kim is doing.
("Every Moment Was You")
I can't believe she reads this childish stuff.
(In this heavy and confusing life)
"In this heavy and confusing life,"
"while you deal with your business,"
"you wonder what they are doing all of a sudden..."
"and think of the person first aside from yourself."
"That's enough of a reason to call it love."
I obviously need to wonder what my secretary is doing to give her work.
Love? That doesn't make sense at all.
It's Morpheus.
I'm sorry.
There are so many articles about...
Morpheus and the release date for his new book.
I'm looking forward to reading his new book as well.
- What was the title again? - "Once in a Lifetime."
I've already read the UK edition, you know.
It's about a sad love story that can...
only happen once in a lifetime.
I cried all night.
- Is it that sad? - Yes.
By the way, why do you think he never reveals himself in public?
If he reveals himself, it'll be such huge news.
It'll be the talk of the town, don't you think?
Yes, totally.
A book concert?
Yes, sir. I think it'd be a good idea...
to invite a buzz-worthy author...
and host a book concert for the opening of the library.
Invite an author...
to generate buzz.
Then how about Joanne Rowling who wrote the "Harry Potter" series?
She'd be a great one to invite,
but I think that Mor...
What if I can't get Morpheus to do it...
after suggesting him to Mr. Lee?
Mor... Who?
I'm not sure who'd be the best one.
A plan without details.
It's very unlike you.
Please give me a little bit of time. I won't disappoint you, sir.
- Why are you laughing? - I laughed?
Pardon me?
I'm in the lobby. I'll come up for a few minutes.
- Ms. Kim. - Yes, sir.
Do you know the brain uses a quarter of the calories we consume a day?
Sorry?
I'm hungry because I overworked my brain.
I'll prepare some snacks, sir.
No, I know what I want to eat.
Go to the burger shop...
and get the two most expensive things on their menu...
along with two servings of freshly cooked french fries.
Make sure they fry them on the spot.
- Pardon me? - And on your way back,
pick up an Americano with an extra shot of espresso...
as well as a latte with two extra shots of expresso.
No need to rush. Take your time.
2 packets of sugar and 2 straws too.
And make sure you bring five pieces of napkin.
- But why suddenly... - Just do as I say.
Sorry?
Yes, sir.
Don't use the elevator. Take the stairs.
- Pardon me? - Go. Now!
Yes, sir!
Why is he trying to get me out of the office?
"Vice Chairman Lee Young Joon".
You look like a different person in this office.
I thought you'd be my baby brother forever.
What brings you here?
I thought I already greeted and welcomed you.
I just wanted to visit.
I had a meeting with my publisher because of my new book...
and thought I should stop by.
Oh, right.
They gave me a few copies of my new book.
Do you want one?
Right.
You won't even read it anyway.
It's a love story which you have no interest in.
Young Joon, you should date too.
You need to learn what love is...
to really understand the world.
There are many other things that I need to learn.
You're so cold to me.
I'd like you to leave.
As you can see, I'm quite busy now.
All right, you seem busy.
I'll see you next time.
Thank you.
The shoelaces.
Yes.
It's nice to run into you like this.
Yes, it's nice to see you. I have to go.
I've been regretting not asking your number.
The fact that we met again like this...
makes me think we may be meant to be.
I'm sorry, but I'm busy at the moment.
I'm a busy guy too.
I'm getting all anxious thinking that I may lose...
another chance to get your number.
(Kim Mi So)
Bye now.
What's this?
This number looks made up.
That guy is so tenacious.
I would've given him my number if he had been Morpheus.
Sir, here are the burgers and coffee you asked me to pick up.
- I don't want them. - Pardon?
You told me to go pick them up for you just a few minutes ago.
I had a change of heart a few seconds ago.
All right, then.
(Vice Chairman Lee Young Joon)
I didn't know that I had to sit in the meeting as well.
It's an emergency situation, you know.
Don't make a fool of yourself at the meeting, okay?
You have to be on your best behavior.
Okay, I'll be careful.
My heart is racing because I'm worried I might make a mistake.
My gosh, my heart is racing too.
Sorry?
My gosh, Mr. Ko looks very tired.
Is he stressed out about work these days?
Oh, right. Didn't you say that he's a total workaholic?
Yes, don't even get me started.
Mr. Ko, would you like to have coffee with me?
It'll perk us up.
I think that working is the best kind of perk-me-up.
Nothing stimulates...
my brain more than a new task does.
Okay?
Guys, let's go out for drinks tonight.
It'll help us de-stress.
- That'd be great! - Are you in, Mr. Ko?
I relieve my stress through working, not through drinking.
Nothing stresses me more...
than not completing everything on my task list for the day.
Oh, my goodness. I have huge respect for him.
Wait, there's more.
I heard that he bought 10 of the exact same suit...
and wears nothing else...
because he'd much rather get work done...
in the time he has to decide what to wear.
That's so impressive.
I wish he were...
obsessed with me instead of work.
Gosh, who's calling? Hey, Kyung Moon.
Excuse me, you have something on your...
Son!
You said you'd be back next week. Why are you back so early?
You return home after three years abroad.
Of course, I had to rush back.
My, you've gotten even more handsome.
Look who's talking. You've gotten even more beautiful, Mom.
She'd better.
She's spent a ton of money.
Honey, look.
Only those who were born with good looks benefit from such procedures.
A face like yours can't be helped even if we spend all of your money.
Oh, right. Have you had a chance to see Young Joon yet?
Yes, he still hates me.
Gosh, he doesn't hate you.
He's just not a friendly guy, you know.
I don't think he wants to be friendly with me.
He's a lot better than me in a lot of ways.
Kim Mi So speaking.
I'm calling back because of the note you left.
This is Morpheus' agency.
- Oh, yes. - I'm sorry,
but he's not interested in public activities of any kind.
Could you still pass our proposal along to him?
That's too bad. Okay, thank you.
Ms. Kim, how about Italian food for lunch?
I'm sorry,
but I'm quite busy today with the opening event for the library.
I never asked you to eat with me.
I just wanted to tell you to go for Italian food if you feel like it...
and put it on the company credit card.
Thank you, sir.
Take it easy.
Have I interviewed Morpheus? Yes, last year.
Was it an in-person interview?
No, it was done via e-mail.
I e-mailed him the interview questions, and he sent his answers.
Then would I be able to get his e-mail address?
No, absolutely not.
I promised him that I'd never give away his e-mail address.
I must keep my promise to him...
because I have good manners.
You understand, right?
Yes, of course.
But...
remember how you almost got sued for digging into my boss' personal life?
I helped you sort it out so that it wouldn't turn into a legal battle.
You haven't forgotten, right?
- Sorry? - Those with good manners...
always repay the kindness they received.
You understand, right?
Yes.
Where did I write down his e-mail address?
There it is.
It's just his name. I could've figured out this e-mail address.
All right, shall I put my skills to use now?
(I'm Yumyung Group Vice Chairman's Secretary, Kim Mi So)
Wonderful.
Do you like the whiskey I chose?
No, I like the reflection of my face on the glass.
Admire it all you want.
I heard you've decided to expedite the grand opening of the art center.
How do you stay so driven?
That happened when I was away on a work trip,
and I heard there was a power outage too.
- It must've been stressful for you. - "Stressful"?
No, it was actually fun.
It was fun?
Well...
I don't think there will be another power outage at the art center.
I'll make sure it never happens again.
You trust me, right?
Thanks.
Do it properly, please.
Why does everything get cropped when you photocopy documents?
Because of you, I'm about to...
It's all right.
Don't hesitate to tell me if anything stresses you out, Ji Ah.
- Here. - Oh, yes.
It's the presentation for the opening event proposal.
Yes, I'll take it.
I'll make sure Ms. Kim gets this.
Thank you.
My gosh, Mr. Ko...
looks even more handsome in the morning.
By the way, I heard that he has 10 of the exact same suit...
and wears a different one every day. Is it really true?
That's what I heard too.
He'd rather get more work done than worry about what to wear.
I don't think it's true.
I think he's wearing the suit he wore yesterday.
- The same grain of rice... - Hey! How dare you bad-mouth him.
Shall I teach you a lesson?
I'm sorry.
Get back to work.
Move out of my way, will you?
This is the planning department's proposal for the opening event, sir.
There's nothing new or moving.
Any updates on the book concert idea you mentioned?
I'm still looking into it. I'm sorry, sir.
Sir, please pardon my reach. I'll fix your tie for you.
It's okay. Today, I'll just do it.
Oh, sure.
- Please excuse me for a moment. - Sure.
What's wrong with my heart?
I should see my doctor soon.
There must be something wrong with my heart.
Ms. Kim, I'm sorry if I asked you to meet me on a busy day.
No, please don't worry. Why did you want to see me, ma'am?
I wanted to give this to you.
Here. It's for you.
- Ma'am, you didn't have to... - Just take it.
I bought it while I was out shopping for myself.
By the way, is Young Joon...
very busy today?
He's quite busy as the art center will open earlier than expected.
Then he's probably not in the greatest mood.
If I ask him to have dinner with me this evening,
he might get annoyed with me, right?
No, that should be fine.
And he's free this evening.
Really?
Are you heading home, ma'am? Shall I get the car ready?
No.
Judging from what you just told me, I think I can go see Young Joon now.
Thanks, Ms. Kim.
Well... Young Joon.
How about...
our entire family gathers for dinner this evening?
- I can't. - Why not?
Ms. Kim said that you have nothing planned for this evening.
Did you meet up with her again?
I asked her to meet me because I had a gift for her.
I'm jealous of Ms. Kim.
She got a gift. I want a gift too.
Young Joon, can you give me a gift I want?
I'd love our entire family, including you,
- to have dinner... - No, I can't do that.
You see, I know that I don't look my age,
but I'm getting old now.
You and Sung Yeon are the only children I have,
and yet our family rarely spends time together as he lives abroad.
I wonder how many more times we'll gather in one place before I die.
Let's have dinner together, okay? Please, Young Joon.
I'm sorry.
- Did the talk not go well? - No.
It's not an occasion he's excited about.
It's not like he'll change his mind if I try to persuade him.
I have no choice.
My gosh, I just noticed...
that my shoes are covered in dust.
Would you like something to wipe them with?
Here...
Where did she go without her purse?
Yes, ma'am. You left your purse here...
Pardon me?
I know. Please tell Young Joon...
to bring it home this evening.
Yes, ma'am. I will.
Bye-bye.
Have Mr. Yang drop it off.
I can't do that, sir.
Ms. Choi told me to make sure that you bring it.
Who's your boss?
Does what my mother wants matter more to you?
No. Of course not, sir.
You are more important to me.
That's why I am telling you this.
You are bothered because of your mother.
I don't know why you are being so stubborn.
But don't do something you will regret.
I'll go now.
Eat this too.
I am okay.
Don't tell me you are going to say something cliche like,
"I feel full when I watch you eat."
No. No. Your mother is on a diet these days.
She eats very little in the evening.
Yes.
You can't maintain this shape without hard work.
Young Joon. I should've invited Mi So too. Right?
- Mi So? - Yes.
She's Young Joon's secretary.
She's the only person...
Young Joon trusts and relies on.
I am so thankful and glad...
that she's keeping his side.
Even her name is pretty.
She's got a pretty face too.
Before you go back, let's invite her here...
- and have a meal. - You were informed that...
we are opening the art center earlier than the schedule. Right?
Yes. Yes. I heard you decided it because of UK Group.
Well done.
You got the competitive spirit from me.
But if you suddenly move it up,
wouldn't you have too much to worry about?
I am worried that you will get too tired.
Yes. Take good care of yourself.
Your health is everything to our company.
Yes. Don't worry.
Try this too, honey.
Why do you only eat rice? Here.
Try this galbi. It's delicious.
Drink your coffee.
Later. I'm working right now.
By the way, your secretary...
I am really curious about her.
How could she manage herself for nine years to work with you.
What is she like?
Because you continue to keep her away from me,
it almost seems like you are intentionally hiding her from me.
Why? Are you afraid that I'm going to go out with her...
when I meet her?
Get out.
I really can't understand you.
I am reaching out my hands and trying my best here.
Shouldn't you feel thankful?
Why do I have to feel thankful to you?
You are still selfish.
Don't you know why?
I said I am forgiving you.
I am willing to put the past behind...
and pretend nothing happened.
For someone who is willing to forgive me,
don't you think you are rubbing it in too much?
It's something I don't even remember,
which happened more than 20 years ago.
Young Joon.
Why do you hate me so much?
I don't hate you.
I just...
abhor you.
Don't be insensitive.
If it weren't for what you did,
I would be in your place.
Do you really think that?
What?
You are weak and incompetent.
To protect yourself,
you torture other people.
Even if that didn't happen,
you would've never made it this far.
You jerk!
What are you doing right now?
Break it off.
Stop. Please stop.
Stop.
Please stop.
Stop.
Yes?
I send the publication promotion proposal to your email.
It's urgent, so you should check it right away.
Okay. I will.
(Promotion proposal)
(Kim Mi So, Secretary to Yumyung Group's Vice Chairman)
My gosh!
Mr. Lee.
What were you thinking so deeply about...
to not even see the person right in front of you?
What brings you here, Mr. Lee?
All the eggs except for one are broken.
Why did you just show up...
What's wrong with your face?
It's nothing.
Aren't you coming from your parents' house?
- Did something happen on the way? - I am coming from home.
- Don't ask me more. - Let's disinfect it first.
Otherwise, you might end up with a scar.
Wait. Give m 30 seconds. No, 1 minute.
30 seconds?
Mr. Lee.
My place is a little shabby, isn't it?
No.
It's very shabby.
Come in.
It's all right.
It's not okay for me.
There are so many occasions where you have to take photos.
If something goes wrong, people will blame me. You know?
Follow me.
I am sorry, but can you come a little closer?
Don't put a bandage on my face.
You don't think a disposable bandage suits my face, do you?
I won't put it then.
By the way, how did you get hurt?
It doesn't seem like a wound you just get.
Did you get into a fight with someone?
Didn't I tell you not to ask further questions?
I am sorry. I wasn't aware of it.
Do you...
want to stay for some noodles?
Noodles?
When you are feeling down,
one bowl of spicy noodles...
instantly lifts your mood.
I will put the one egg that didn't break...
in yours.
(I hate Senior Managing Director Lee.)
Homework. Memorize this with your life.
I hate Senior Managing Director Lee.
("Every Moment Was You")
This corny book is here too.
What do you know?
You don't even know love.
Do you know love then?
You've been single all your life.
I've read a lot about it in books.
That's great.
The water must be boiling.
Why is he lying face down?
No! No! Don't do that!
Just for a little while.
Let me stay like this for a little while.
From now on, I am going to be madly in love...
with you.
(Thank you Lee Do Yeun for your special appearance.)
(What's Wrong with Secretary Kim)
- Date? - Yes.
The fact that she asked you to stay for noodles means...
It's like saying, "When you eat the noodles..."
Thank you for the noodles.
"you will go out with me."
- Who is he? - Is he your date?
You are very sensitive because you are a writer.
Which restaurant is popular these days?
To say I love you...
Ms. Kim, congratulations.
When did this happen?
Just don't do it.