12 YEARS PROMISE
EPISODE 15
This way.
One moment, please. This is it.
To overcome the many challenges our business operations face,
the staff, under Mr. Jeong's leadership, got in touch with buyers
with close contacts at leading international brands.
And we were lucky enough to get one of them to join us.
Standby complete.
We're here, dude.
They're ready for you.
She's just arrived.
She has come all the way from America to put HK back on track.
I introduce to you, Ms. Jang Dal-lae.
What?
Isn't she too young?
She's way too young.
Nice to meet you. My name is Yu Jun-su.
Oh, shit.
Nice to meet you, Ms. Jang.
Hello, sir.
Happy?
Hello, everyone. I'm Jang Dal-lae.
What kind of a name is Dal-lae?
Be quiet.
She's gorgeous.
Give me a break. Our deputy manager's much better.
She's so pretty.
She really is.
She has the eyes of a deer.
The move has been toward low-end and mid-range products.
Why?
Because people don't have jobs.
They don't have money to spend.
So what do we do?
We have to find customers.
We have to find customers with cash
and bring them to HK.
That's my goal.
What do you think? Do you think it will be possible?
DALLAE DUMPLINGS
I've been with them for years,
yet they still won't share the recipe for the stuffing.
That's the secret to their success. They won't let anyone know it that easily.
Good morning, Great Aunt...
I mean, Jolie.
Is it that hard for you to call me Jolie?
Yes.
Why aren't you at work?
It's my day off.
Where is everyone?
Probably downstairs.
I'm hungry.
I'm starving.
I'm so hungry, so hungry.
I'm so hungry.
Let's eat.
This is so good.
It's delicious.
But it doesn't taste like your mom's cooking.
I wonder who made it.
This is Ham-cho's cooking.
Ham-cho? The girl from last night?
Yes.
Oh, wow. How can a baby make soup this good?
A baby?
Have you seen a baby that big, Great...
Jolie.
-This is so good. -Delicious.
This is how hangover soup should be.
-I look forward to working with you. -Likewise.
-We have great expectations for you. -Thank you.
-Pleasure to meet you. -Nice to meet you, too.
Are you Jun-su?
Are you the Jun-su I once knew?
You're having lunch with the director, right?
Yes. That's what I was told.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Who came up with the idea for the grand entrance?
That was my idea.
Really?
Isn't it common courtesy to tell me about it in advance?
Oh, common courtesy...
I didn't mean to offend you,
-but I wanted to test you as well. -A test? What kind of test?
For HK,
we're taking a risk with you, aren't we?
I wanted to see how well you'd be able to handle yourself
in a situation like this.
So you tested me?
Were you flustered?
Yes. Very much so.
It didn't look like it. You did great.
I don't think there's any reason for me to be complemented by you.
All I meant was that you did very well.
I don't need you to evaluate me.
Playing along with this show you put on
doesn't demonstrate my true worth.
She's a bit sensitive.
Okay.
Which floor is the director's office on?
Why don't you head straight to lunch?
I made a reservation at the restaurant in the department store.
Director should be there by now.
Wait.
Come to the seventh floor after lunch. I'll show you around.
That's okay. I'll figure things out. Excuse me.
She seems rather angry.
I made her angry.
Are you okay?
-What do you mean? -She's in the opposite camp.
Warring camps in this tiny department store?
Give me a break.
You're with the local camp. She's with the overseas camp.
The better she does, the worse your standing becomes, right?
What's wrong with you?
I'm experienced enough not to care about such a thing.
Hey, what was it that she said earlier?
"Oh, shit"?
It's a curse word.
Oh, shit. Oh, shit.
I didn't know. a curse word could be that cute.
Wow.
Oh, shit.
When is he going to wise up?
Yu Jun-su and Park Mu-cheol.
Why are you two here?
Talk about bad luck.
You're buying, right?
Should we head out?
Let's just have lunch here today.
Are you meeting a client later?
Once she's done having lunch with the director,
I'm going to introduce her to the staff and give her a tour of the store.
I might as well finish what I started.
She said she'd figure it out on her own.
She was just being polite.
This is her first day. How would she know where everything is?
I think you're more likely to get lost in this store.
You really think so?
You bet.
Hello?
When are you coming home?
I'm not.
Why not? I made soup.
Triple drag.
What?
I'm just going to be a double drag from now on.
Bye.
A double drag?
Oh...
You're so slow. You finally figured out what it means?
Suit yourself.
Jun-seong.
Jun-seong, it's yours. Hurry up and answer it.
Hi, Mom.
Hi, Son.
What's wrong with your voice?
I was sleeping.
Can you come by home?
Is something wrong?
No. I made beef radish soup, and it turned out great.
I know it's your favorite.
I'm hungry for sleep right now.
Then sleep. Shall I bring you a packed lunch then?
Lunch? What time is it?
It's almost noon.
Darn it.
I have to go. I'm late.
Oh, man.
Ms. Lee Gyeong-ja slipped and fell while on a hike
and fractured her arm and leg.
As you can see here, fixation has been performed
after the emergency operation.
Treatment is expected to take--
I'm sorry. I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Treatment is expected to take...
REAL ESTATE AGENCY
They're so pricey.
Excuse me.
Are you looking for housing?
Yes.
Come in.
Here. Please sit down.
-Monthly? -Pardon?
How much do you have for deposit?
Not much.
And the monthly rent?
As cheap as possible.
You don't sound like a local. Are you from Southeast Asia?
How did you know?
May I help you?
Oh, well... I mean--
Would you like to know if men can use our spa?
-Yes. -Why don't we go in first?
-Hello, ma'am. -Hi.
Are you the owner?
-Yes. Please take a seat. -Okay.
Do you offer massages for men?
Of course.
We have rooms for couples,
so we get many male clients coming with their wife or girlfriend.
It'll just be me though.
That won't be a problem.
Do you want a facial or a body massage?
Your neck must be bothering you.
It must be from the plane ride.
Then try our back program.
Okay.
Please follow me.
Let's see.
-It'll just be you, right? -Pardon?
Oh, yes.
There is a place for about that price. Would you like to see it?
Sure.
What is this?
How am I supposed to wear this?
What the...
If you're ready...
Oh, my goodness!
Oh, no.
But my pants are on.
What's wrong with her?
So how...
Am I supposed to wear it like this?
Oh, no. Oh, no.
Good heavens.
My dry spell must have lasted too long.
What's the matter with me?
I'm so embarrassed.
I'm so flushed.
Will we be okay?
What do you mean?
If the overseas brands are a hit, wouldn't the local brands die out?
Do cabbage kimchi sales ever go down when radish kimchi sales are up?
They don't go down?
No. They're completely different things.
I see.
She's here.
-Go on. -Right.
This way please.
This is where I should be sitting.
The desk suits you.
Hello.
Hello, Mr. Yu.
I gather you already know. I was going to--
I'm Jang Dal-lae.
Hello. Nice to meet you.
Please grab your water or coffee
and come to the meeting room.
We'll do our introductions there.
-Oh, okay. -Yes, ma'am.
Come on.
Where's the meeting room?
Out the hall and to the left.
What's wrong with her?
What do you mean? She's taking initiative.
I don't think that's it.
What do you think it is then?
She wants you to buzz off.
You don't have to go that extreme.
She does seem sensitive though.
Is she going to make our lives miserable?
Please sit down. Please.
Are you sure? Let's sit.
I'm Jang Dal-lae, the new head of the International Brand Team.
I need your help for our team's growth and development.
I ask you for your cooperation, and I vow to do my best too.
-Welcome, Ms. Jang. -Welcome, Ms. Jang.
Thank you.
Wipe that grin off your face.
Apologize to her.
Sorry.
Apologize to her, not us.
I stayed up five nights in a row, thanks to you. You're dead meat.
My arms really hurt.
And so does my back. I want to go home.
I'm so tired.
My back, my back.
-Are you okay? -I'm not okay.
Hang in there. You can do it.
-Call a doctor. -Be quiet. Do it right!
If either of you have a problem with joint liability, take it up with him.
Don't you know the first year of residency is a busy time?
Do you want to watch porn or go to sleep?
I'll watch porn. Or, I'll fall asleep while watching porn.
A long way to go.
You'll never want to watch porn if you are really tired.
Okay, fine. Let's do it then.
-No, please. I'd rather go to sleep. -No, please. I'd rather go to sleep.
Okay. Get up.
-My shoulders. -Oh, my shoulders.
Be quiet.
If any of one of you comes late to a conference again,
what shall we do then?
It's too bad.
Hey.
"It's too bad"?
Yes.
I can't quit medicine for being late.
-You'll just discipline us again. -Yu Jun-seong.
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Why did you enter this battlefield with that kind of trashy attitude?
Don't be blunt and--
You two, be quiet!
-Yes. -We're sorry.
Do you enjoy wearing a white gown--.
-It's because of you. -What?
I came to med school because of you, Da-hae.
What do you mean?
And this is the best you can do?
To help you get into med school, I tutored you for free
and bought you vitamins and meals.
I went out of my way for you, and you humiliate me?
At a conference, nevertheless?
I wish your words were as beautiful. as you are beauty.
That was awesome, Jun-seong. Very nice.
Hey!
I'm not kidding around.
Yes, Dr. Ju.
If you came here for me, you should behave the way I want you to.
You first-year residents...
-Yes? -Yes?
Yu Jun-seong is your ticking time bomb. No. He's your minefield.
If you don't keep him in line and he goes off,
you two will die too. Understood?
-Yes! -Yes!
Have a great day.
Have a great day, Dr. Ju.
You're in love with your former tutor?
♪ You are my lady. ♪
♪ Because you are my lady! ♪
Be quiet.
I'm starving. Let's go eat.
Let's go. Let's go. That was harsh.
Hey, Da-hae.
Did you eat lunch?
-Yeah. -Are you busy?
No.
Then can I ask you for a favor?
A favor? What?
-What''re you doing this afternoon? -I have to go and see a supplier.
Too pricey.
Wow. Leopard print.
All set, Mr. Yu.
-Perfect. -Let me bag it for you.
Thank you.
Have a good one.
-Who are you looking for? -Yikes.
A lady who ordered a pair of sunglasses.
That would be me, sir.
I'm a busy man.
How else would I get to see you? You're always busy.
I should go.
Buy me bubble tea.
Don't you have money? Why are you always asking me to pay?
That way, I'll owe you a meal.
Okay, fine. But only because you're footing the bigger bill.
Let's go.
What do you think?
Put them on properly. Like this.
Ta-da.
These are awesome.
They are.
-You try them on. -Me?
They look even better on you.
Hang on.
A selfie? Ta-da.
-Hello, Dr. Yu. -Hello.
Which room is Dr. Ju Da-hae in right now?
She stepped out.
Oh, really?
Where could she have gone?
I should've met with Jun-seong since I'm here.
He's really testing my patience.
What did he do?
He keeps calling me "Da-hae" even when he's with his co-workers.
He likes you.
I know. That's why I look out for him.
He's still a baby.
A baby? He'll beat you up if you told him that.
I don't care. He's still a baby in my eyes.
You should take them off. Your patients might see you.
These look good on you, too. Get a pair, and we'll hit the beach.
I haven't even used my vacation days.
Okay. Let's go with Mu-cheol. See you.
-Drive safe. -Will do.
Dr. Ju, Dr. Ju!
-What is it? -You'll be late for your rounds.
Oh, no! Put these on my desk.
-I'm hungry. -So am I.
You've gotten buff.
Hey.
Hi.
Where are you from?
You don't speak Korean?
Where are you from?
Why don't you answer?
Come here.
Come on. Come.
Come with us, okay?
-Come. -It's okay. Come with us.
No, no!
Hey!
-Hong. -Dad.
What were you two up to?
Darn it.
I caught you. What were you doing to my son?
Why are you so worked up? We didn't do anything to him.
You two listen to me.
If I ever see you around my son again,
I'll beat you like a dirty rug.
What is he saying?
Got it, you scumbags?
I'll smack you down!
Come here, Hong.
Did they hit you?
Let me see.
What happened to the towel?
Were you okay?
Daddy's here now.
Cheol-su. Cheol-su!
-Cheol-su! -Dad!
Cheol-su...
Cheol-su! Cheol-su!
-Mom... -Cheol-su, Cheol-su!
Mom!
No. No. I can't let him go like this. Da-hae.
Da-hae...
Darn it.
This is so upsetting.
I'm so mad.
Why? Why?
Good morning.
It's not a good morning.
-I had that dream again. -Dream?
The one where the soccer ball comes flying at me.
You want to see a psychiatrist?
A psychiatrist?
You've had that dream for six or seven years now.
It's so strange.
Just when I'm about to forget, it comes back to me.
It could be your subconsciousness.
You should see a psychiatrist.
What about my subconsciousness?
Don't look at me like that.
I got over your father a long time ago.
It's been 12 years.
The more I think about it, the more absurd it gets.
It's been 12 years, not 12 months.
It really makes me angry.
I should've tracked him down and made him sign the divorce papers.
How could he run off
with some Vietnamese woman
and not even wonder how you and I are doing?
So do you really think
I'd allow that worthless man to make my blood boil?
You're still suffering.
I'm in pain, because--
See a psychiatrist.
This isn't about Ju Cheol-su!
Mom.
I'm sorry.
Regardless, it's clear that you're suffering.
Okay, fine. I'll see a psychiatrist.
I have to go.
-Are you working late? -No.
Nice to meet you. My name is Yu Jun-su.
Who is it?
Jun-su... Is Yu Jun-su there?
He's not in right now. He went on a trip with his family.
A trip?
A trip? With his family?
Bastard. Bastard.
Jerk. Idiot.
Bastard...
♪ I'm so tired, honeybee. ♪
Hello, Ms. Jang.
Thank you for your help yesterday.
It was my honor.
But...
Yes?
You and Yu Jun-su seem to be good friends.
You two talk like you've known each other for a long time.
Yes. We went to the same high school.
Seventh floor, right?
Yes. I forgot.
The same high school? Which high school?
Daehan High School.
I see. Daehan...
Have a nice day.
I told you I didn't want to be set up or go on a blind date.
So just have dinner with me.
Even a child wouldn't fall for that.
Why would I have dinner with you at a hotel?
Come on.
Is it right for you to make me do this by staying single? Even with that face?
Really?
It's not my fault.
If you don't go, I can't close the deal with her.
That's not fair, mom.
You're going to pimp out your son to make a sale?
What's the use in having a handsome son if I can't do that?
Focus for once.
Mom... Do we really have to do this?
I swear, this woman isn't like any of the other girls.
If I don't keep my promise, I'll do whatever you ask.
I'll schedule the dinner. You have to come.
But...
Shit...
Ms. Jang.
Good morning.
Yu Jun-su...
Not a good morning?
Don't complicate my life again, Yu Jun-su.
It's all in the past and gone.
What is it? Do I have something on my face?
No.
Good morning, Mr. Yu.
It's a good morning indeed.
Up close, her eyes look even prettier.
I shouldn't let him bother me. Never mind.
-Let's get to work. -Yes, Ms. Jang.
-You have to do this over. -Yes, ma'am.
What was that about?
What?
What you and Jun-su were talking about over the phone.
Seems like you heard everything. Why ask?
Are you setting him up with someone?
-It's more like a blind date. -With whom?
Ms. Yun Jeong-hui, the woman who bought that new apartment unit.
I asked her when she came to sign the deed.
Turns out, she's single.
How can a young woman have so much money?
If her parents gave her the money, it means they're very rich.
If it was her money, all the better.
-But it's not his turn yet. -Huh?
Su-han's not married yet. Jun-su can't get married first.
What?
Su-han has to get married before Jun-su.
That's your responsibility.
You're the one who kept him from marrying the love of his life.
So it's not my concern.
I'm going to marry off Jun-su this year.
Su-han comes first.
That's not my problem. You figure it out.
What will happen to our family tree?
Think about it.
If Jun-su has a baby before Su-han,
that would mess everything up. You don't know anything--
Jeong-han!
You startled me.
You can't compare Su-han to Jun-su.
I'm just going to make sure
Jun-su settles down before this year is over.
I'm not ready to be a father-in-law.
How much longer do you expect me to do all this housework?
It's what all Korean women do.
-Give me a break. -What?
There was a time when I didn't have to do what all the other Korean woman did.
Why did you have to tender your resignation?
Why bring that up again?
If you had just stayed put despite the shame,
your wife, Pyeong Beom-suk, wouldn't be living like this.
Everyone has it hard.
I have a college degree in ceramics, okay?
Ceramics?
All you did was sit around making cups and bowls.
And now you wash cups and bowls. What's the difference?
You don't know art, blockhead!
What? Blockhead?
Pyeong Beom-suk.
That woman...
Geez.
Art?
I know art. What's so great about art anyway?
My life is a work of art, okay?
Darn it. What a morning.
So he knows.
He had to leave school, all his business ventures flopped,
and now he's just an aging realtor and it's all his fault!
That dumpling store...
It's all because we had the misfortune of crossing paths with them.
Just the word dumpling, makes my blood boil.
I'm so upset.
Why are we out of this?
Oh, come on.
I'm so upset.
Now that I'm more or less over my jetlag,
should we go to a botanical garden or something?
You should.
I read about a tulip festival.
It can be any flower. Let's please just go somewhere.
Sure.
All we have to do is hop in the car for that.
Have you given it some thought?
Hey.
Why are you thinking about that already?
Already?
You never know when life will end. Who knows how long I have to live?
What are you talking about? I want to know.
Mom.
You know how hard I worked to get Dallae Dumplings to where it is today.
An heir?
It's not a family business worth boasting about,
but if I had to pick an heir, shouldn't it be either Dal-lae or Hun?
Pass it down to Hun.
Do you think Hun will do a good job?
Then pass it down to Dal-lae.
You don't want to? Why not?
It's not that I don't want to.
But Dal-lae has chosen a different path.
She will do well in her career.
So who do you think should be the heir?
Wait a minute.
Are we discussing who the heir to Dallae Dumplings should be?
Be careful.
Mr. Yu.
Stop running all the time, young lady.
-Welcome. -Have you been well?
This way.
-We'll have the usual. -Yes, sir.
Have you been well, Ham-cho?
How's your father?
Same as ever.
I'd like to go and see him.
You should.
I'm going to head out now. My stomach's been bothering me.
Have a good one.
I'm done for the day.
Sir, just five more times.
I'll help you with it tomorrow.
Hey.
My sister's back from the States.
Of course it's my...
Of course it's my treat, dude.
Find a place with lots of hot chicks. I'm on my way.
Later.
Hello sir, where are you coming from?
I'm actually on my way to a function.
You must be going to your club gathering to hang out with the ladies.
If you have time for your club, why no time for exercise therapy?
It's too much work.
Your body will grow stiff if you don't move it.
Understood? You have to come tomorrow, okay?
Okay, fine.
Hang on. Hang on.
It's the tie that makes a suit.
The ladies will be all over you tonight.
My goodness.
Have a good evening and see you tomorrow.
Ma'am.
Are you feeling better?
-A bit. -You have to come if feel any pain.
Here's your pizza to go.
Why did you get that to go?
Did you get it for your boss' son?
I think he likes pizza.
Ham-cho.
Does he know that you like him?
So he must not know why you moved in with them.
Ham-cho.
If anything bothers you or worries you, don't hesitate.
Just ask me for help.
Don't try to take care of everything on your own, okay?
Yes, sir.
Good job.
Mr. Park will be there tomorrow to check the quantity.
Okay.
-Mr. Park. -Yes?
The Pororo collection is ready.
All right.
Check the quantity tomorrow and then check the event hall.
Okay, sir.
Hey, how about an office dinner and some drinks?
-That would be great. -Sure.
With the international brand team.
Pardon? What for?
Ms. Jang doesn't know much about Korean culture and traditions.
Shouldn't we show her how alcohol
can boost cooperation?
Sounds good. I'll go and ask.
-Be quick. -Yes.
-What's up? -Ms. Kang,
our team's getting together for dinner.
Bring Ms. Jang and the rest of your team.
-All together? -For a few drinks.
I'm down with that. Okay. I'll take care of this.
See you later.
Ladies, there might be an office dinner tonight.
Ms. Jang.
Yes?
What are you doing tonight?
Nothing much.
Then how about a drink?
Alcohol?
Yes. When you start working at a new place in Korea...
How can I put this?
♪ We are the world. ♪ It's sort of like that.
-Office dinner and drinks? -So you know.
Of course.
Where?
Nice, Ms. Jang.
Ms. Jang.
This is the Jindallae Room.
Oh, my goodness. The head of our team is Ms. Jang Dal-lae.
Isn't it amazing? It's like they knew you were coming.
Let's go in.
You're such a liar.
Why don't you believe me?
Hello.
Welcome.
You're all here.
I thought it was going to be just us.
This is way more fun.
Right?
Of course. Please sit down.
-Right here, Ms. Jang. -Please.
Please take your seats.
-Well, hello. -Hello.
It's nice to see everyone outside the office.
Ms. Jang, this must be your first time.
Mr. Park.
She's worked at other organizations before HK. How can this be her first?
There are office dinners in America too, right?
Her first? You make it sound so sexual.
That's because you have a perverted mind.
My bad. I apologize.
Don't mind him.
How about we start off with a glass of cold beer?
And then we can have whatever we want.
Here you go.
Let me pour you a glass.
I don't drink.
Actually, I don't want to drink.
There's no need to turn your glass upside down though.
We drink and pour each other drinks for the sake of cooperation.
That's right, Ms. Jang.
Just let him pour you some beer. You don't have to drink it.
Don't be so stern.
You have to pour him a drink too.
Here.
You too, Ms. Kang.
I want soju.
Soju?
I forgot you're a serious drinker.
-Soju it is. -Beer's not strong enough for me.
Here you go.
It's an honor.
The honor is all mine.
Thank you.
Everyone has a drink, right?
-Yes. -Good.
Then I'd like to raise a toast to Ms. Jang,
who will restore HK to its former glory.
Cheers, everyone.
-Cheers! -Cheers!
-Welcome, Ms. Jang. -Thank you.
-Nice to have you, Ms. Jang. -Thank you.
Why don't you taste it at least?
Beer is just a carbonated barley beverage.
I don't want to.
But you're the guest of honor.
You should at least pretend to drink for the sake of courtesy.
Here. Have some.
No.
Come on.
I don't want it. Why do you keep--
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Mr. Yu's going on a blind date.
Mr. Yu's handsome enough. I bet a lot of girls are into him.
All the handsome guys must've died off then.
I want a divorce.
I made my daughter into a doctor. I lived without a man for 12 years...
Let the party begin.
This song, by the great Sim Soo-bong, was adapted...
You make me feel uncomfortable, Mr. Yu.
Don't act like we're close.
Don't poke your nose into my business.
Good grief.
I'm telling you not to hit on me.
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