We have a new face joining us.
- Maybe... - This is Na Jung Sun.
I look forward to working with you.
It could've started the moment we met.
He wasn't the most attentive person...
Have you been at this all evening?
You did this all by yourself?
He had a kind heart.
And I...
liked him.
What would you do if you were to die tomorrow?
I'm not sure.
I thought about it,
and there's nothing I'd especially do.
I wouldn't mind a normal day of mine being my last.
That's why I'm happy.
It's nice to know...
that living a normal day in my everyday life...
is enough for me.
Let's not try too hard...
and just live a simple and quiet life,
husband.
- Where are we? - Ms. Hwang In Ok...
would like these shoes by 6pm today.
- Hwang In Ok? - We're checking overseas.
She's a VIP client of our chairman.
- Let's not make any mistakes. - Got it.
Isn't she the wife of Sungjin Steel's president...
who's been all over the news?
I am Deputy Director Na Jung Sun from Sung Un Department Store.
All this for a pair of shoes?
Just in case they didn't arrive on time,
I selected similar shoes...
Only bring me what I ask for.
If we can't provide her the shoes,
Myungil Department Store will.
I'll deliver them.
(Satisfy the department store's top VIP clients.)
Simply speaking, our job is to serve our VIP clients.
Do you know what's most loved by the privileged in Korea?
Limited editions.
The department store's top-paying 999 customers...
are given the Black Diamond status.
They're wealthier than the wealthy.
(The most secretive world)
Our department store is in need of innovation.
Young and trendy employees like Director Park...
will help us follow the trend.
Some are doubtful about making you an executive...
because of your age. Show them what you're capable of.
I know many are watching your every move,
but don't burn yourself out.
A new employee will join our team.
Hello, I'm On Yu Ri
Didn't she used to hand out samples at the food market?
- The Vice President chose her. - Hop in.
Your personal life isn't any of my business,
but you should be aware of office gossip.
Hyenas will come for you.
I guess it's about being worthy enough.
I overstepped.
(Wounds one wants to hide and secrets that show through)
How does it feel to be in a position of power?
I didn't know that the world could be this generous.
One who grovels here might be a King somewhere else.
I've exhausted myself being a working mom,
so try being a working dad for once.
Why must you do everything when you work the same hours he does?
You've been a staff member for six years now.
It's time you were promoted to assistant manager.
I can't do this anymore. I'm leaving.
I'm sorry. This card has been suspended.
You need to fix your tie.
Oh, thanks.
(They just wanted happiness in their ordinary days.)
Where's Ms. Na Jung Sun's desk?
Gosh, why do others' wedding anniversaries come around so often?
- Will you be home late? - I'll try not to be too late.
Mr. Park doesn't look like a romanticist,
but he's so sweet every single year.
You need to step up your game.
I got dressed up and...
Mother.
Where's Mom?
I guess it's my unlucky day.
There was a time when I thought...
my love was special.
(Your husband is having an affair with someone on your team.)
I got this text message. Is this true?
- It's not that. - What's not that?
It's not what you think it is.
What do you think I'm thinking?
What do you think is on my mind?
I thought my love was so special...
that it can mend the crack of my love.
Is it someone I know?
I'll trust you if you say no.
I can't lose you like this.
I think of you every single day.
He probably held her hand with his hand.
He probably caressed her face.
Did he whisper that he loves her while he touched her?
But I had no idea...
that once my love cracks, it only brings about a bigger gap.
It was sent from a computer at your work.
At my work?
The computer that the text was sent from...
is yours.
Stop thinking and open that door.
If I hit on you, will you fall for me?
You always have to be the lead.
I hope it's not you.
I could accept it only because it was Jung Sun.
Jung Sun is the type of woman...
who only has a heart for one man.
You should be that way too.
Stop this...
before it's too late.
Long time no see.
Her CRP level is high,
and there was abnormality found in her blood test,
so she'll need additional examination.
I'm sure it's nothing serious.
But how did you end up coming here with her?
I'll stay here, so you should go.
Why would you stay here?
She needs a guardian.
Why are you that woman's guardian?
Jung Sun.
I already forgot all about it. It's all in the past.
Why would you forget it?
How can you forget it?
She's the one who abandoned us to live with another guy.
That woman caused you so much...
Don't forget.
That woman is just a stranger...
No, she's worse than a stranger.
You should go. I'll stay.
I'd rather stay here if you're going to stay. Let's go.
Yes, Father. Don't worry about us.
I'll be here with her.
You should go too.
I'll stay.
I don't want you to see this.
Go.
Why did you see Sung Jun?
Did you ask him for money?
No, I...
What's wrong with...
How can you live a life like that?
You were like that back then too.
In the end, is money the only reason you come looking for me?
(7 years ago)
You grew up very well.
I knew your dad would do that.
What brings you here?
I heard you're getting married.
Your dad told me.
It's not much.
You should give your husband a new suit.
It's all right.
If you're all done...
I'm not doing this to pretend like I'm your parent.
Just think of this...
as a money gift for your wedding.
Other people do much more than this. It's nothing.
I don't need it.
Then throw it away.
At least let me do this.
I never did anything for you,
so at least let me do this.
Your mom?
I thought she passed away.
What does she want now with something like that?
But what's funny is this.
For one second,
it was for a very brief second,
but I thought, "I actually have a mom..."
"who's concerned about her son-in-law."
Isn't that funny?
Jung Sun.
Thank you.
I'm so shameless.
Live happily.
I plan to live a good life now.
Jung Sun.
Was this it?
The reason you came to me?
Jung Sun, it's...
Jung Sun.
(Taesan Hospital)
I'm here only because we weren't prepared.
If you must stay longer, I'll hire a caregiver.
You're my biological mother, so I'll do that much for you.
But...
I hope we don't have to meet again.
(Episode 6: Red Pill or Blue Pill)
Ms. Na is taking a personal day today.
Ms. Lee, you'll be handling her most urgent tasks.
Sure.
I was able to accept the truth because it was Jung Sun.
Because Jung Sun...
is the type of woman who only has a heart for one man.
I thought...
you were the same.
You should...
be that way too.
- Hyun A. - Stop this...
before it's too late.
[VIU Ver] SBS E11 'VIP' "The Chairman of Tifone Visits Korea" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
You're here. I thought you couldn't come in.
I got things taken care of.
Daniel, Tifone's chairman will visit Korea today.
I thought his visit is next week.
Yes, but Tifone called this morning to say he changed his plans.
He'll decide between us or Myungil...
and sign a contract during the visit.
He's meeting with us first, so you must hurry.
Yes, sir.
Our sales for the second half depends on this. Don't mess up.
I understand.
I'm trying to make you an executive...
not just because I want another ally.
As you know, our company is still very much conservative.
We're steeped in antiquated practices...
when the world's changing.
We must change too.
If someone like you becomes an executive,
that alone will become a symbol of change.
Some of the board members...
are reluctant to promote you because you're still young.
Prove yourself.
Yes, sir.
I'd heard he's known for making surprise visits.
It was true.
You'll have all heard, but Daniel is very particular.
It's about who hosts the Tifone exhibit,
so report to me right away regarding your duties on the matter.
Okay.
Do we have to change everything we worked on for a month?
Yes.
- Is that possible? - We must make it so.
Our sales for the latter half depend on it.
It's the vice president's most important agenda.
You worked late on this for days not knowing what it's about?
Yes.
Sang Woo.
Do you know what's most loved by the privileged in Korea?
Limited editions.
As you know, the department store's top-paying 999 customers...
are given the Black Diamond status.
Unlike other VIP cards,
the Black Diamond VIP cards are numbered.
The person who spends the most is number one.
They're numbered according to how much they spent.
That number becomes their rank.
The Tifone exhibit is open only to...
Black Diamond members 1 to 99.
It's an exclusive VIP event open only to 99 people.
Does it have to be Tifone?
If we host a VIP exhibit with something you can get anywhere,
would that work?
Tifone is...
the hottest high-end jewelry brand in Europe right now.
If we win the deal, we'll open the first store in Asia.
The store to win the deal gets to import 10 limited pieces.
For those 10 limited edition pieces,
we'll invite just 99 Black Diamond members...
and hold an auction.
Limited editions.
Now do you get it?
Why the Tifone exhibit is important?
Yes.
Then what should you do now?
Run over to Business Strategy...
and review the contract.
Okay. I'll go right now.
He's helpless.
He must've gone to a good university.
When will we teach him everything?
Yu Ri, if you're not busy,
- can you help me? - Yes.
We'll leave for the airport right away. Get ready.
Okay.
Be ready by Gate 8 in 30 minutes.
Okay, thanks.
Once we arrive, we'll check the limousine first.
Okay.
Are you nervous?
I'll assist the chairman. You just...
make sure everything's in order.
Okay.
If something unexpected happens,
just smile.
They say you can't spit on a smiling face.
That holds worldwide.
I'm Jung Sun Na,
deputy general manager of Sung Un Department Store.
Welcome to Korea.
Nice to meet you.
You can speak in Korean.
I'd heard you were of Korean descent.
I didn't know you spoke Korean so fluently.
I'm Ji Won Park,
deputy general manager of Myungil Department Store.
Mr. Park.
I thought you were visiting us tomorrow.
Well, I heard you're arriving today,
and just came by to say hello.
Did anything bother or inconvenience you on the way?
We had a nice trip, thanks to you.
You speak Korean fluently too, Ms. Kim.
I'm glad you had a comfortable flight.
Let me escort you to your hotel.
I heard that you're greatly interested in Korean antiques.
We booked an antique shop with a variety of goods,
so let us know if you'd like to visit it.
An antique shop?
Yes.
Could we stop by it right now?
If that's what you want, then of course.
Good then.
Let us escort you.
What do we do?
Follow them.
Now, we're at war.
It's been 20 years since I was last here.
I'm really looking forward to see how it has changed.
I hope Korea meets your expectations.
This is off balance.
There is supposed to be 86 prosection cuts,
but I see 87.
Treat it as defective.
There were 86 when we did the 3rd inspection.
No, there is a cut at the edge of the bottom side, okay?
That is barely noticed to the naked eye.
No one can tell.
Do you really want to discard...
a 100 thousand dollars worth of product just because of that?
It is what it is.
Treat it as defective.
Is it the workshop?
Hey, just relax. Look outside.
Come on, it's Korea.
I'm afraid we'll be arriving at the hotel later on.
All right. I'll call with an update.
Are there houses like this that still stand?
Yes, some still remain in Korea.
Could you even stay in one of them?
Am I asking for too much?
If that is what you want,
we'll look for one to accommodate you.
Nonsense.
We're the ones escorting you today.
We'll find a house like this that you can stay in.
Could you?
Of course. We'll do our best.
Not far from here is a hanok village...
with many traditional houses like this.
How about a visit?
If that's what you want, we'll be happy to escort you.
- What about the hanok? - We're looking for one.
Most of them are run as guesthouses,
so we're looking for a private house.
Ms. Lee, I have the contact information.
Hand it over then. Thanks.
How are things over there?
Those jerks at Myungil have no business ethics, do they?
Myungil can't beat us to the search,
so finding a hanok must take priority.
All right. Call me once we have a deal.
Hello?
Are you Ms. Gye's next-of-kin?
- Yes. - I have the test results,
but you should hear them in person.
Yes, all right.
- Are you okay? - I'm okay.
They've been around for more than 1,000 years, right?
Probably.
Looking at them makes me think...
that even though all the hardships,
they survived.
If you count the leaves of plants,
about 90 percent of them...
will have 3, 5, 8, 13, and so on and so forth.
The numbers follow the Fibonacci sequence.
Nature may seem random,
but it consists of a perfect mathematical balance.
That is what makes...
nature beautiful and strong.
Ever since I was a boy, I was drawn to those...
that are perfect and well-balanced.
I guess I admired them.
Truth be told, I'm anything but balanced.
My father once said this to me.
"What makes a person beautiful..."
"isn't one's looks, but the expressions."
"And those expressions come from the heart."
I haven't been able to understand what he meant,
but I was finally able to while working this job.
Ironically enough, meeting those who are close to perfection...
made me realize the true meaning.
"What makes a person beautiful..."
"isn't one's looks, but the heart."
Sir, you are already more than beautiful.
- Are you all right? - Sir, are you all right?
It's okay. Everything is over now.
- Everything's okay. - Sir...
No, Daniel...
Daniel, it's okay. It's just water.
He was just getting you water. Look at me. It's okay.
Calm down, it's okay.
I'll be right back.
Where's the closest...
I think we should call it a day.
Would you like to see a doctor?
No, we'd like to get some rest.
(1574-5, Jongam-dong, Jongno-gu)
Your accommodation is ready.
We'll escort you there.
We'll move in 30 minutes then.
Sure.
You must've worked hard. Private hanoks aren't easy to find.
It's... I can do it myself.
How can you when it's tricky to look at your own heel?
Hold on, this might sting.
I'm glad there was a pharmacy nearby.
Shouldn't you be out there?
They won't leave for another 30 minutes, so we're good.
The cut is deep.
See a doctor if it keeps on hurting.
It could mean an infection.
Yes, ma'am.
It was a hectic day, wasn't it?
There you go.
That's the nature of this job.
Unexpected bombs go off every step of the way.
You get to learn that life never goes your way.
It's fascinating.
That someone like me...
can see someone like him so up close...
is fascinating.
Shouldn't we go?
I'm Park Sung Jun from Sung Un Department Store.
I apologize on his behalf. He's not feeling well today.
Please don't worry about it. How was your trip?
We had a great time thanks to them.
I'm glad it was pleasant.
You're probably exhausted, so I'll leave you to rest.
We'll reschedule our meeting.
Sure.
Good job, today.
What?
Well, it was a team effort.
Your mother...
will be all right.
- I didn't order this. - It's from this gentleman.
Isn't it better to have company?
Thanks for the drink.
You have a funny way of driving customers away.
I'm not some pesky insect, you know.
Sorry for running late.
What?
Honey!
Hey, you waited for me.
I can fend off creepy guys at bars, you know.
Would it kill you to just thank me?
I never asked for your help.
I know. You seemed to be in trouble, so I stepped in.
I didn't think you'd be mad about it.
I'm sorry about that. Anyway, thank you.
Don't you want another glass of wine?
You didn't get to finish yours earlier.
We keep running into each other.
Not many know about this bar.
It must be fate.
Do you hate men?
I'm showing my annoyance for receiving unwanted attention.
How does that lead to me hating men?
I'm sorry. Let me correct that.
Is it me you hate then?
I know that...
you don't have a good impression of me...
because of where we first met.
However, it seems that you're awfully cold...
when it comes to me.
So that got me thinking.
This isn't how one treats their colleagues,
so maybe it's because I hit on you when we first met.
Maybe you hate me.
I guess there's been a mistake on my part.
I'll apologize.
It won't happen again.
It's like you're drawing a thicker line between us.
It seems like you're looking for someone to play with,
but I'm not interested in that right now.
So look elsewhere.
You're quite interesting, you know.
I don't need someone to have fun with.
All I want is to be friends with a colleague...
I wish to know more about.
Then can I ask you something?
I'm glad to know you have a question for me.
That day...
The day we met in the elevator.
You blocked me on purpose, didn't you?
Do you know something?
I only asked you out for a meal because I was hungry.
The CT scan shows a tumor in her stomach.
We'll need to do a biopsy.
She can go home for now, after we take a sample.
A biopsy?
Are you saying it could be cancer?
We'll only know more after the biopsy.
I'll stay here.
It's fine. I'll stay. You can go.
Not for two days in a row.
You came to work after staying here all night yesterday.
I'll keep her company, so don't worry.
Make sure that my mom agrees to the biopsy.
All right. Don't worry.
Sung Jun,
are you asleep?
No.
I know I don't have the right,
but can I ask a favor?
Yes, of course.
Can you promise me...
that you'll take care of Jung Sun just like you're doing now?
What is it?
Am I asking for too much?
Of course not. I promise.
She suffered a great deal because of a good-for-nothing mother.
I guess a deity does watch over us though.
I'm glad that Jung Sun has someone...
like you.
A dinner invitation?
Yes, Daniel would like to invite us over for dinner.
He made a pass on the chairman's banquet.
Wouldn't it be better to persuade him to attend it?
The dinner invitation was sent after he had turned it down.
It'll be difficult for us to say no to.
I think we should accept his invitation.
He went out of his way to invite us. We don't want to be rude.
I agree.
He's visiting Korea for only four days.
The fact that he took time out of his schedule...
to invite them over for dinner...
means he's quite fond of them.
Don't you think it's wiser to accept his generosity...
rather than to turn it down?
It'll also help us win the contract.
We'll do that then.
I also think we should accept his invitation.
Don't worry too much.
It's just a meal.
Right.
Yes, ma'am.
What?
Ma'am, can you hold her down for a second? I'll be there soon.
Can you wait in the office for a bit?
I have to go out for a second.
Give me a call if anything urgent comes up.
Yes.
Didn't you hear that you have to get more examinations?
You have such a big mouth.
I told you not to tell her. Couldn't you wait for a bit?
Forget it. I don't have to do it.
I know my condition best.
You already knew?
I'll manage.
Don't worry.
How can you manage?
You have cancer.
You have to get examined and get surgery...
I know how valuable my life is too.
I already have a surgery date set.
I asked...
Sung Jun for money because of the operation.
Don't worry.
I'm not that shameless.
I couldn't ask you to do more.
But you know, that was my money.
The money I gave you for Sung Jun's suit.
That was mine. It wasn't from your dad.
Why did you do that?
Why did you do that to me and Dad?
Your dad was...
the only good thing that happened in my life.
But...
people say that only you can ruin your life,
and I wasn't good enough to handle such a great person.
I hated feeling small...
and intimidated when I'm around your dad's good family.
I wanted to run away.
That's when I met him.
Yes.
I let my emotions get a hold of me.
I had no idea what I was losing,
and I let my emotions...
You should have fought back.
You should've fought back with everything you have.
You're right.
I should've done that.
Did you ever regret it?
I did.
I regretted it every second of every day.
But there's no use in doing that.
It had already happened.
You're lying.
If you did, you would've returned.
You abandoned us like that,
but I kept waiting for you like a fool.
That I'd forgive you if you come back.
But you never did.
"Mom isn't coming back."
"I've been abandoned." Once I realized that,
I thought it would be better if you had died.
That way, at least I could think of you and miss you.
That's when I told myself...
that I'll never leave anyone like you did.
That I won't let anyone leave me.
I'll be fine.
Women like me tend to live long.
Just think that no news from me is good news.
I won't ever come back again.
Stay in touch.
I need to know if you're alive.
Make sure you give me a call after your operation.
You're one amazing man.
She'll need more time.
I should pay for what I've done.
Goodbye.
Will you be all right?
I'm fine. It's work.
Let's go, Yu Ri.
Yes.
Goodbye.
Are you feeling all right?
I feel better, thanks to you.
Seoul is great.
It's more beautiful than I thought.
Leah and I both left Korea as children,
so we always wanted to visit.
We were both adopted.
I'm glad you like it.
Did you study Korean on your own?
I'm not that great compared to Daniel.
Korean is interesting.
The consonants were created...
to the shape of the phonatory organ, so it's easy to learn.
It's a logical and beautiful language.
I'm pretty boring, aren't I?
No, you aren't.
It's my first time coming out to a meeting like this,
so I got a bit nervous.
I'm not good at looking into someone's eyes...
and talking to them when I meet someone for the first time,
as you can see.
I hope you have a good time.
Thank you.
Yu Ri,
you have such impressive eyes.
They remind me of black sapphires.
They're deep and clear, yet somewhat troubled.
I'm sorry if I offended you.
I meant to say that as a compliment.
No, it's a compliment that I don't deserve.
You have beautiful eyes too.
Goodness, not me.
Okay, this calls for a toast now.
Everybody, raise up your glasses.
Cheers.
[VIU Ver] SBS E12 'VIP' "Pretending Not to Know" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
I'm going to tell Daniel that...
we should go with a professional CEO system.
Then it's your job to promote me to that position.
Yes.
Once I become the CEO,
we'll be selling Tifone.
Let me know when it's done.
Please pretend like you didn't hear that.
I know.
I know what Leah is doing.
But I need her right now.
- But... - I have...
a fear of mirrors.
One day,
I couldn't take how I looked asymmetric...
in the mirror because I looked so hideous.
But Leah was...
the first person to tell me that she liked me.
Leah let me move forward.
Without her,
Tifone wouldn't be what it is today.
I know she has changed.
But it's okay.
I need her.
Please pretend like you didn't hear that.
Please. I beg of you.
Okay.
I should go.
I hate beans.
They're like medicine.
They're good for you.
Take the red pill, you stay in Wonderland.
It's like the red pill.
Is the red pill the one that shows you the truth?
If you take the blue pill, you stay in the world you want.
Take the red pill and you can see the truth.
After watching this movie, I thought the character was stupid.
Life would've been so much easier if he'd taken the blue pill.
Isn't there a famous Korean saying?
"Ignorance is bliss."
I thought so when I first watched the movie.
But these days I find myself wondering...
which is worse.
A life in which you don't know the truth.
Could you actually call that real?
It could be simpler than you think.
Doesn't it depend on what it is you want?
Will it be okay if you get what you want?
Wouldn't it be better than...
not getting what you want?
I don't know.
It could be.
Jung Sun. The blue pill or red pill.
Which would you pick?
I don't know.
But would the blue pill exist in real life?
In real life, the truth comes out in the end.
Things are getting too serious.
I just hate red beans, that's all.
Young Jun doesn't eat vegetables.
So he's constipated.
Do five-year-olds get constipated?
I had no idea.
Seo Jun was overjoyed he could have ramyeon at first.
He had that so often that now he wants rice instead.
So I tried to cook them some.
But I couldn't find the rice.
You're right.
I was useless.
Without you,
the house is a mess.
It shouldn't become such a mess just because you're not home,
but it is now that you're gone.
I'm trying to make less of a mess.
Now I know where the rice is,
and how to get Young Jun to eat vegetables.
I'll try harder.
So, Mi Na.
Come home.
I miss the house you were in.
Okay?
No.
Not yet.
I think you're amazing.
You speak as equals with such people.
My mind went blank and I don't remember what I said.
You did well.
Thanks to you, everyone found it easier to smile.
Sir, can you drop me off here?
You take the taxi. I'll walk from here.
- Pay with this. - No, I'm...
It counts as an expense anyway. Goodnight.
Welcome home.
Let's talk.
(Somang Ward)
Hello.
Why are you here at this hour?
I thought I'd drop by.
She's in a good mood today. It must be the good weather.
Thank you.
Mom, it's me.
Nice to meet you.
I wish you'd tell me it's okay.
(Expectant Mother's Diary)
(Somang Ward)
I'll get going.
I hear you paid her yearly bill in advance.
You were always worried about it,
so I'm glad.
Did you win the lottery or something?
No, someone I know helped.
Who?
Only those close would pay...
You must be relieved that it's been settled.
Please take good care of my mother.
Maybe she did win the lottery.
Gosh.
Someone sent me this text.
I wanted to put it behind us.
I really did.
But that only made me more curious.
I want to know.
I need to know about the woman...
you had the affair with.
(VIP)
I think every day...
"He probably held her hand with his hand."
"He probably caressed her face."
"Did he whisper that he loves her while he touched her?"
- Jung Sun... - What about what I ordered?
It'll be over soon.
This is the end for me,
so finish it on your end too.
Are you sure you won't regret it?
Don't even think about avoiding the issue.
I won't go down without a fight.