(All characters, organizations, places, entities, and events...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
(2007 Song Young High School Field Trip)
- No. - Go on.
Over there. Go.
Hey, did you sleep well?
It's going to be so much fun.
Kids. Aren't you tired?
Sleep a little.
- No! - No way.
- No way. - We don't want to.
Why are you here? You're not our homeroom teacher.
I'm being forced to go because they needed bodies.
Kids, just have fun.
When else would you be able to have fun?
How does that make me look if their homeroom teacher says that?
Mr. Kim, let's let them be just for today.
It doesn't hurt at all.
Stop it.
How's your leg?
It's fine.
I'll take care of it.
There you go again.
Hold on.
Oh no. I think I forgot to pack...
- wet tissues for you. - Hey, Ha Neul.
What happened to your leg?
Did you pack them?
- Yes. - You won't be able to wash well.
I can't believe I forgot.
It's raining!
I don't see it anywhere. I must have packed them.
You can go a day without washing your hair, right?
You took your hat, right?
Or you can ask your friends to help you wash it.
Invite them over sometime...
I'll take care of it.
Which teachers are on the bus?
Is your homeroom teacher...
Hello?
Mom.
I can't hear you. Hello?
Hello?
- Hello? - Can you hear me now?
Yes. I lost you because we went through a tunnel.
- I hear you now. - Anyway, be safe.
Okay, I'll be safe.
- Call me when you get there. - Okay.
Darn it.
Get out. Hurry!
(Bus No. 3 Song Young High School Field Trip)
Was that bus number two?
- Don't come out. - Stay on the bus.
- Don't come out. - What happened?
- Don't come out. - Oh my gosh!
- Help. - Mr. Koo!
Mr. Koo!
- Hey. - Come here.
Are you okay?
- Are you okay? - Guys.
- Are you okay? - Be careful.
- Oh my gosh. - Sir.
Please take a headcount.
We had 30 people. 30.
- 30? - Yes.
Who's not here?
Car accident in the tunnel.
A bus for a school field trip was taken down. Requesting support.
How many are there?
Hey!
How many do you have?
- Here. - Over here!
Okay, that's 7, 8... And you?
- Sir! - 9, 10.
- Are you okay? - Yes.
What happened?
You're hurt badly.
- Two! - Are you okay?
Yes, I'm fine. But...
You need to get out of there. It's going to explode.
- Sir! - It's going to explode.
Get away quickly.
How many do you have?
Sir! Someone is still on the bus!
Evacuate!
- Who? - She's still on the bus!
Someone's on the bus?
She's still on the bus!
- Evacuate! - Captain!
It's going to explode.
Ha Neul isn't here!
Ha Neul is still on the bus!
- Ha Neul! - Ha Neul!
We must go and save her.
Young Ha.
Young Ha, what are you doing?
- Just one moment. - Wait, Young Ha.
- But still... - Hold on a second.
- No, I mean... - Wait.
Hello?
Is anyone here?
- What are you thinking? - I think...
I left my wallet on the bus.
- What are you talking about? - I'm serious.
- Young Ha. - You can't go in there!
- Mr. Kim! - We need to leave!
Young Ha, you're going to die in there!
No one's going to take responsibility for that!
- We have to leave right now. - You stupid idiot!
Ha Neul!
Mr. Kim.
Are you okay, Ha Neul?
Everything will be fine now. Just hang in there.
- Mr. Kim! - Ha Neul!
- Mr. Kim! - Back off, everyone!
- Step back! - Ha Neul!
Are you okay?
Let's pull your leg out slowly.
Try again.
- Ha Neul! - What do we do?
- Mr. Kim! - Ha Neul!
Everyone, back off already!
- Please rescue Ha Neul! - Step back.
- Ha Neul! - What about Mr. Kim?
- Young Ha. - Please save her.
- Ha Neul! - This is driving me crazy.
- Gosh. - This is bad.
Young Ha!
- Ha Neul! - Get on the bus!
We're almost there.
Let's give it another go.
There you go. We made it.
Come on.
Let me see.
We'll get out of here, Ha Neul.
Don't worry, okay? We'll get out of here.
Are you all right?
- Thank you. - Can you come up?
Climb up slowly.
Gosh.
Please go ahead first. I'll catch up soon.
- Look! - Ha Neul!
- Ha Neul! - Ha Neul!
- There she is! - Ha Neul!
- Hurry up! - Ha Neul!
- Come on! - Get over here!
- Hurry, up, Ha Neul! - Come on!
- Ha Neul! - Thank goodness.
- Watch out! - Oh, my gosh!
- Run! - Look out!
A bus carrying high school students going on a school field trip...
crashed near Suri Tunnel in the Seoul Ring Expressway.
The bus exploded after hitting the tunnel wall and rolling over...
in an attempt to avoid a damaged car from the earlier accident.
One school teacher was killed in the accident,
but the rescue team is in difficulty due to the effect of the explosion.
(The late Kim Young Ha)
I heard those students...
have received compensation for even minor scratches.
How come my son couldn't receive any insurance money?
And then, what? Just stay silent?
We're not telling you to stay silent, but...
You told me not to say that my son was a teacher at the school.
We just want you to think about this carefully.
My goodness.
I heard you spent a large sum of money on compensation.
Is there something you're trying to hide?
Ma'am, the thing is, Mr. Kim Young Ha...
wasn't a real teacher.
Gosh, that sounds scary.
Were you working along with a ghost all this time?
Gosh, how ridiculous.
Because that sneaky chairman talked him into it,
he quit his job at such a big company...
and worked there as a teacher for as long as three years.
But you're calling him a fake teacher?
Gosh, my son.
Hey, look. Please say something.
You know Teacher Kim Young Ha, right?
- You know him, right? - Please don't this to our students.
My gosh, will you please say something for me?
Ma'am.
Your son was not a real teacher.
Pardon?
Mr. Kim Young Ha...
was a short-term teacher.
"A short-term teacher"? What do you mean?
He was on a fixed-term contract.
What is he talking about?
You keep asking for the insurance money,
but there's nothing we can do. The law is the law.
Are you saying you hired him...
because you could pay him less money?
We were just following the rules.
It must've been so convenient and saved you a lot of money.
But what kind of law...
forces you to hire short-term teachers to teach kids?
I lost my husband.
A man is killed.
Gosh.
Just leave.
- It's all right. - My gosh.
Do you still call yourselves human?
My goodness.
Young Ha.
Gosh.
- It's okay. - My gosh.
Take me with you.
Stop crying, Mother.
What could possibly...
make him go that far to save me?
- Do you understand? - Yes.
You have to come up with the answer that makes this 10 in total.
If you look carefully, there's something different.
(Death knows no discrimination against short-term teachers.)
I must...
find that answer.
(Black Dog)
(February 2019)
(Episode 1)
The Education section is only worth 20 points,
but you need at least 18 to be safe if you're pursuing teaching Korean.
Hamburg.
To figure out the population...
(Administration Office)
You didn't check this.
Are you applying for short-term, permanent, or both?
Check the appropriate box or boxes.
(Application for Teaching Position)
(Permanent, Short-Term)
Here.
You're applying for both. You're number 101.
Isn't there only one position for teaching Korean?
- Yes. - Does that mean...
101 people came already?
Yes.
(Stop)
(Noodles)
What now?
- Aren't you going to work? - I'm just stopping by.
Are the test results out?
My gosh. Why is this so heavy?
I hear the teacher certification exam is insanely hard.
That's why this year,
I plan to work while studying.
- What kind of work? - At a school.
As a short-term teacher? You really plan to do that?
Good thinking. You need the experience.
I submitted my application for both public...
and private schools.
Good.
I hear half the high schools in Seoul are private.
If you get a job at a school,
stop coming here.
It's been 11 years already.
Just seeing the back of your head makes me cringe.
Do you know that?
I'm leaving. I'll be back.
You didn't get it?
You need a pastor's recommendation and certificate of baptism there.
You know I'm an atheist.
You should've gone to church with me.
You should've been more aggressive in making me.
It's for the best.
You have no experience, went to a modest school,
and all you did was teach prep classes...
and do all sorts of odd jobs.
You wouldn't have made it as a permanent teacher for sure.
Thanks for the encouraging words.
Hey, I'll call you back.
Hello?
Hello. Ms. Ko Ha Neul?
Hello, this is Daechi High School.
You applied for a short-term teaching position at our school...
to teach Korean, correct?
Congratulations.
You've passed the application stage.
Thank... Thank you.
(First Day of School D-20)
I'm sure you may be flustered since this is so sudden,
but it's February already,
so the semester's about to start.
So we wanted to just have you come in to meet with you briefly.
Are you free this afternoon?
Good morning, sir.
Around 3pm.
(Principal Byun Sung Joo)
Okay.
(Vice Principal Lee Seung Taek)
Principal Byun.
Short-terms?
Yes. I picked them as you said.
They're all in their 20s and had good grades.
Good. Short-terms should be young.
Yes, sir. This time,
we only looked at their applications and resumes,
and picked them even if they didn't go to SKY.
None of them have experience.
That's so annoying. Why?
As is always the case,
teachers who know anything keep running away.
(Training On Preparing Student Records)
Those college advisors do that garbage every vacation.
There's still a month left of winter vacation.
Mr. Ji said they've been doing that for three hours already.
He's just pure evil.
I know the school is on vacation,
but how could a teacher dress like that?
- Still, he looks good. - What?
I heard he got an offer from the education channel.
Won't they ever ask me?
He got an offer.
Hello, sir.
Please take your seats.
(Conference Room)
Hi.
Hi there. You came early.
- Hello. - Keep up the good work.
- Let's sit. - Goodness.
(College Advisor: Do Yeon Woo)
(Park Sung Soon)
We will now begin the winter vacation training...
for preparing student records, led by the College Advisory Group.
The head advisor Ms. Park Sung Soon is at a training abroad,
so I am leading this in her place.
I'd like to thank all the teachers who made time to attend...
in the middle of your busy schedule filling out the student records.
Ms. Park isn't here.
(Park Sung Soon)
We should toss around a beach ball.
(Head of the Senior Class Group Song Young Tae)
As you know, the student records...
are very important in the college application process.
Therefore, this training is to help the teachers...
fix the student records during winter vacation...
Yes, Mr. Song Young Tae.
Well, you know that it is within the teacher's authority...
to fill out the student records as he or she deems fit, right?
Right?
But looking at these documents...
Why is the College Advisory Group...
butting in and telling us how to fill it out?
The mood just got...
Why?
Furthermore, the training for filling them out...
should be given...
by the Research Group.
Why is the College Advisory Group butting in?
I mean, I know the College Advisory Group is powerful,
but aren't they overstepping their bounds?
What's wrong with you?
Well, we're not trying to overstep any boundaries.
In the consultation with Research Group,
we decided to turn the student records...
- in the right direction... - That's very strange.
The College Advisory Group always work their heads off like this.
I wonder why the college admission results turned out that way.
Our students are way behind in school grades and the CSAT scores.
They're falling behind in every sector.
Name one thing that went well, seriously.
I think it should be considered as neglect of duty.
- We're way too far behind. - Gosh.
My gosh.
It looks like he'll throw a fit. Please don't.
Don't even think about it.
This student who joined the medical club,
"attended class regularly and acquired a lot of knowledge".
This student who joined the debate club,
"attended class regularly and acquired a lot of knowledge".
This student who joined the thesis writing club also,
"attended class regularly and acquired a lot of knowledge."
Did you write all of them?
Did you copy and paste it on the student records?
If the Education Office reviews it, we won't get away with it.
These are the phrases pointed out during the audit process.
I believe in the training session, we were taught to describe...
the changes of student behaviors in-depth...
instead of lining up club activities.
- Yes, go ahead. - That's because...
there's the word limit in writing student records.
The Creative Activity Group...
told us to make it short about the club activity.
They sent out the notice, right?
- That's right. - You're right.
- Right. - They did.
- Did you get the message too? - Yes.
- I did receive it too. - I did too.
- You did, right? - Yes.
It's a pity that the Creative Activity Group...
put their convenience above students' interests.
Hey, that's a little...
It's war again.
These phrases were also pointed out...
by the college admission offices we've contacted.
After watching this, do you still need an explanation about why...
we always get behind the neighbor school?
It looks like those two groups will have a big fight today.
I know, right? Should we stay until it happens?
All right.
(College Advisory Group)
(Bae Myung Soo)
Mr. Do.
I told you to be patient.
- Hello, this is College Advisory... - Is Park Sung Soon there right now?
No, he's not... Hello?
Hello?
This is nuts.
- Oh, my. - Please let it go, sir.
- Please calm down. - Mr. Song.
- Here he comes. - Please calm down.
- Mr. Song. - Let's not do this.
(Park Sung Soon)
Hey! Show some respect!
Why are you so upset?
Why? Are you happy now after embarrassing me in public?
He's still wet behind the ears!
How dare he criticize his senior teacher in front of everyone?
- Let's drop this, please. - Mr. Song.
- He's not even listening! - Calm down.
- Mr. Song. Please don't. - My gosh.
Mr. Do.
You were offered a job from the educational channel, right?
Are you so rude because students and parents support you?
I graduated from Hankook University.
- Right. - Got it?
Which university did you go to, Mr. Do?
Can you just...
It's like talking to a wall.
All right, keep doing this.
Consider you'll have no support from Senior Class Group from now.
Hello, Ms. Park. Yes.
- You're on your way here? - I see.
You just passed the main gate? All right.
Ms. Park is on his way, so let's wait and talk this out.
What's there to talk about with this jerk?
Well, then.
- See you then. - Gosh.
- Get it together, okay? - Yes, we will.
Get your mind straight too!
- We'll get going. - All right.
It wasn't Ms. Park, was it?
No, it was a spam call.
He always does this when Ms. Park is not around.
What is he, a burglar or something?
Isn't it about time that he training session finishes?
Yes, but I don't think he knows about hiring short-term teachers.
We haven't heard about it, right?
I know. Since it's too sudden,
I get a bad feeling.
(Bae Myung Soo)
What's up? I'm almost there.
You should go straight home. It's the school vacation after all.
How can I go home when there's a lot of work to do?
By the way, have you heard about the news?
They're going to hire new short-term teachers today.
Sorry?
Are you trying to turn our house into a pigsty?
Is there any suit dry-cleaned?
Sorry?
I mean...
Why are you looking for a suit?
I got a call from the school.
Really? Right now?
Yes.
(Brother)
Did you call Uncle again?
No.
No, it's not what you think.
You only see him once or twice a year.
It's okay to ask him a favor. He's your uncle after all.
It'd be great if you can say on the interview...
that your uncle work as a teacher in a high school.
The position is not for a permanent teacher, anyway.
All right. Gosh.
Ha Neul, come here for a second.
Okay.
What's up?
Well, here you go.
This will look good on you. You look so pretty.
This is an expensive suit. Isn't it a customer's?
Your mother paid a lot for this three years ago.
She bought it so you could wear it when you become a teacher.
Ha Neul.
Don't feel small. A short-term teacher is also a teacher.
Just go and get the job, okay?
Try it on.
- Okay. - Good.
Hello.
What are you doing?
Why are we hiring a new short-term teacher?
Ms. Park, please have a seat first.
I mean, we didn't even announce the topic on the mock lecture.
What kind of a mess is this?
The short-term teacher called it quits again.
What are the other options? It's almost the end of February.
We don't have enough time until school begins.
We should just hire another short-term teacher to fill the hole.
Fill the hole? Is it some kind of joke to you?
I told you to discuss it thoroughly when you assign tasks.
Look at how it turned out.
Well, look at this.
This teacher was in charge of a senior class,
so she belonged to the Senior Class Group.
But for the administration duty, she was in the College Advisory Group.
In this situation,
it's obvious that any person who has brains will run away.
So where should we put a desk for the new teacher?
- At the Senior Class Group. - At the College Advisory Group.
Okay, why don't you split the body in half and take it with you?
I don't think it's appropriate for the Senior Class Group to take it.
Why? There's a lot of space in your office...
unlike the College Advisory Group.
I know you don't have any space.
Are you going to let a new teacher sit in front of the trash bin?
All right. Let's put the desk in the College Advisory Group.
Come on. There's no space in the Senior Class Group.
And...
Ms. Park Sung Soon. Please don't get worked up, okay?
Since we're running out of time,
we drew up a shortlist first. I didn't mean to keep it from you.
Gosh.
All right.
(Daechi High School, Interview Room for a New Teacher)
Don't you get it? Someone must've pulled some strings.
Who said that?
Does it matter?
- Hello. - Hello.
The rumor has spread all over the school.
Is she on Chairman's side?
Head of the Senior Class Group? Or Head of School Administration?
Who cares?
They're just short-term teachers, not permanent.
- It's humiliating. - What?
I'm too humiliated to face the students.
Then you do it your way.
Go there yourself and ask who's here through their connections.
So annoying.
- Here. - What?
It's gross.
(Ko Ha Neul)
(How to Survive as a Short-Term Teacher)
(Daechi High School)
(Vice Principal Lee Seung Taek)
(2019 Short-Term Teachers)
(Application for Teaching Position)
Wait until I get you.
You're dead.
What?
What is it?
Come in.
Hello. Come in.
Bring it to them.
Okay, everyone. Take a deep breath.
Why don't you pick a number?
- Sit in the order of your number. - Okay.
There.
Okay.
Ms. Park.
Since we're hiring a short-term teacher for our group.
Yes. Plus, Ms. Park also teaches Korean,
so naturally, we should help.
I'm glad you came.
Okay. Please start by telling us your names.
I'm Ha Mi Hye.
- I'm Jang Suk Young. - I'm Ko Ha Neul.
Thank you for applying to our school.
Since we don't have time, we'll do a brief mock lecture.
Mr. Song.
Please present in the order of your numbers.
The target age is high school seniors.
We'll give you 10 minutes to prepare.
You'll each get 10 minutes to present.
Okay.
This is a novel about the social conditions...
of the people at Cheonggyecheon... Of the people near Cheonggyecheon,
illustrating their daily lives in the 1930s.
The camera technique...
is the space within the novel.
Pick up your highlighter...
and underline the important space in the body.
Above the washing area is the river.
If you move your eyes upward, what do you see?
The wooden sign.
Okay.
You may begin.
Hello, dear seniors studying for the college entrance exam.
First of all,
this literary piece will probably not be on the college entrance exam.
How are you so sure?
Another portion of this work was already used...
in last year's college entrance exam.
Thus, I will discuss this work...
to discuss the process often used in college entrance exams.
As for the second literary piece...
(College Entrance Exam)
It has been over five years since it has been in the exams.
Thus, there's a high probability it will appear this year.
Therefore, we will read the entire work...
and analyze it in detail throughout the class.
"Gook Soon is also called as Ja Hoo."
"His ancestors are from Nongseo."
"Mo, the ancestor of the 90's, helped the successor..."
- "and fed the people." - She worked a long time...
teaching prep classes.
- So that's why she's so good. - Yes.
- Yes, she's good. - It denotes alcohol.
He used malt, an ingredient for making alcohol, as the last name,
and an alcohol as the first name.
This literature style...
is called anthropomorphism.
Okay, everyone.
You gave a mock lecture on literature...
for the college entrance exam.
What was your plan when putting together your lesson?
Anyone can answer first.
Go ahead.
I used a modern education style.
When explaining a concept, a lecture-style format...
with the teacher leading is the most beneficial.
However it differs when applying a concept.
You need to demonstrate how to apply that concept.
Moreover, I used an explanation, demonstration,
practice led by the teacher, and practice led by the student.
I used the modern education lecture style.
Next?
Go ahead.
I first chose basic questions for the college entrance exam,
and referred to the education channel...
for this year's exams in preparing my lesson.
Why?
What the students need right now...
So, it's because they can solve problems right then and there.
The literature portion particularly has many questions...
based on literary works from education channel programs.
Thus, I considered past exam questions...
and content of this year's KEBC programs...
The educational broadcasts are by EBC.
Yes, that...
I considered those contents first,
identified the terms that were often repeated,
and picked out which literary works were not on the exam yet,
and explained them accordingly.
Okay. Then...
Okay, thank you. Does anyone else have any questions?
- Okay, then. Let's finish up. - Yes, sir.
Do...
any of you know anyone at this school?
A relative, friend, anything.
Ms. Park.
What does that have to do with the interview?
Why are you asking that?
It's just...
It's important for a teacher to be smart,
but It's also important to be a decent human being.
Hey, come now.
It's okay.
You did great. You may go.
Okay.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Gosh. Seriously.
[VIU Ver] tvN E01 'Black Dog' "Welcome to Daechi High School" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Seriously.
Which of them is the one here through connections?
- Who's the one backing them? - You've got a wild imagination.
Who would use connections for a short-term teaching position?
I can't sleep because I'm so curious.
You know curiosity gets the better of me.
Look.
You seem to be seriously mistaken here.
You stay out of it.
What?
What did you just say? Stay out of it?
- Why... - Hey!
Hold on. Calm down.
There has been a misunderstanding.
I'm really asking because I'm curious.
Is it a crime to be curious?
That's not true!
What's wrong with everyone?
I need to talk to Ms. Park,
so the rest of you, get out.
Now!
What's wrong with you?
You're an educator. Please have some class.
Seriously. I'm so annoyed.
(Yongdu Station)
Thus, I considered past exam questions...
and content of this year's KEBC programs...
The educational broadcasts are by EBC.
Yes, that...
(Words from the Principal)
(List of Teachers)
(The List of Teachers is Not Available to the Public)
The doors are closing.
(Watch your step!)
Hey. Why couldn't I reach you...
all day and...
What...
Don't say anything.
(How to Survive as a Short-Term Teacher)
It's okay. You look like you can't let go.
That's right, I can't let go.
(How to Survive as a Short-Term Teacher)
(Daechi High School)
(Reporting Hiring Corruption at Daechi High School)
(They already picked someone. Don't apply. You're just a filler.)
I applied for a short-term position at Daechi High School.
Is it true that they already have someone in mind?
(Yes)
Ha Neul, come down for dinner.
Can you tell me which subject?
(Sorry, I can't. But looks like you were a filler.)
Come quickly! The stew is getting cold!
What? What is it?
Which of the three did you score the highest?
Which of them did you think was the best?
Well, I think from the school's perspective,
they need someone who can start right away.
Of course, that guy who talked about education styles was okay, but...
He studied hard.
But he smells like books, not chalk.
So? Whom did you score the highest?
You know that famous Japanese gaming company N, right?
Yes.
There once was someone...
who got hired after just an interview through nepotism.
His father was the company president.
But rumors spread soon thereafter.
Guess what happened to him.
He must have been fired.
Fired?
He created an incredible game which was a huge hit.
That was...
the Mario Brothers.
That was a guy with connections and skills.
You're only branded for getting in by nepotism if you're not skilled.
If you're skilled, it doesn't matter who got you the job.
Then did you give the highest score knowing she was there...
through nepotism?
It was the one who went last.
The one who talked about the education channel, right?
Seeing her rattle off about the basics of the entrance exam,
I thought she was smart.
She didn't memorize it.
She is thoroughly prepared at all times.
Then why did you throw a fit during the interview?
You were going to hire her knowing it all anyway.
"I'm the mad dog in this area."
I need her to know that.
Are you done? Let's go.
I'm not done yet.
Take your time then. Thanks for the food.
I'm leaving!
I'll take the check.
(Yijun Traditional Korean Restaurant)
Oh my goodness gracious.
That is so dirty.
Is it true?
I don't know. There are so many strange posts online these days.
True.
There's plenty of smoke even where there is no fire.
Hello?
Sorry?
Daechi High School?
Is that the school?
You were accepted...
for the one-year short-term position for teaching Korean.
Please come to the school today if you have time.
It's the last day the teachers are coming in before school starts,
so it would be good if you got your orientation now too.
They announced the new short-term. Did you see it?
She really got in through nepotism,
but...
Today,
I will introduce our new teacher.
We brought her in a rush.
Hello, I'm Ko Ha Neul, and I teach Korean.
I only heard just now too.
I didn't know either.
That's why I scored her generously too.
I think only the head of the senior class group knew.
Mr. Lee Seung Taek really didn't know either.
(Ko Sung Chul, Moon So Nyeo, Ko Ha Neul)
She's Moon Soo Ho's niece.
What are we having for dinner?
Dinner? Let's just go home.
Excuse me.
Hello?
I hear it's your first time as a short-term teacher.
Ask me if you have any questions.
I will. Thank you.
That's right. Everyone.
Did you read that on the site?
That.
You mean that someone here...
got in through nepotism?
Yes.
I mean, it's so hard to get a one-year short-term job.
Exactly. The person has some nerve.
Anyway, I heard a rumor that they're going to hire...
a full-time Korean teacher here soon.
Really?
They haven't hired for four years.
Four years?
Yes, that's why...
their short-term teacher has been here for six years already.
He graduated from here too.
He graduated from here and has been here for six years?
Then he's the favorite for the permanent position.
So, if the old short-term...
and the new short-term face-off, who will win?
(Small Conference Room)
Should we grab food later?
Sounds good.
Then I'll call you in your offices, so let's meet at the cafeteria.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Do you know where the College Advisory Group office is?
It's in Administration Office One. Take the stairs to the third floor.
Okay. Thank you.
Ms. Ko.
You need to fill out some documents first.
I'll call you later. See you at the cafeteria.
Okay.
I didn't know either, that she was Moon Soo Ho's niece.
So...
Please try to keep a poker face.
Darn it!
(Do Yeon Woo, Bae Myung Soo)
What's wrong with her?
She found out how the new short-term got in.
Why does she have to be backed by Moon Soo Ho of all people?
She loses her mind whenever she even hears his name.
Are they still bad?
Exactly.
- I have a meeting. - Bye.
Ms. Ko.
Hello.
Look who's here.
It's good to see you. That's right, you don't know us.
I'm Ha Soo Hyun from the Senior Class Group.
Hello. This is Mr. Song Young Tae.
We met during the interview.
I'm the head of the Senior Class Group.
Hello, I'm Ko Ha Neul. I was assigned to the College Advisory...
I know. You made such an impression at the interview.
You're attractive just like your uncle,
our Head of School Administration.
Pardon?
(They already picked someone. Don't apply. You're just a filler.)
It'd be great if you can say on the interview...
that your uncle work as a teacher in a high school.
The position is not for a permanent teacher, anyway.
I usually check the list of teachers.
(The List of Teachers is Not Available to the Public)
You know Mr. Moon Soo Ho, our Head of School Administration.
We're super close.
Anyway, you're in the Senior Class Group too,
so come visit our office often.
- Let's go. - Okay. Come visit.
It really was nepotism,
but her connection is the Head of School Administration.
Hello.
I'm Ko Ha Neul. I was assigned to the College Advisory Group...
I'm Do Yeon Woo.
Would you like some help?
No, I'm fine.
- Over there. - Sorry?
That's your desk. You can unpack your things there.
(Heo Young Soo)
Excuse me, who is...
That's where the previous short-term teacher sat.
I see.
I have something to tell you.
I don't know what route you took to get here,
but personally, I believe a teacher should be more interested...
in teaching students than in politics.
Sorry?
I'm just saying. Settle in.
(College Advisory Group)
(Shinmi University)
Then I'll call you in your offices, so let's meet at the cafeteria.
- Hello? - This is Administration.
Is this Ms. Ko Ha Neul of the College Advisory Group?
I messaged all the new teachers...
Let's go eat.
But you were the only one that didn't read it.
Your GPKI was issued, so log into...
- the Administration System. - Sorry?
GPK?
The teacher authentication certificate. You filled it out.
I see.
Try logging in. Call us if you have problems...
getting in.
- Excuse me. - Yes?
I don't know what you mean by you messaged us.
I was told it isn't embarrassing to ask something I don't know.
It's a messenger app for teachers.
It's installed in your laptop.
I'm sorry, but it's my first day, so I didn't bring my laptop.
The school gives out the laptops.
Then...
Hold on.
Go to Information Systems at the end of the hall on the second floor.
Okay, thank...
you.
Information Systems.
Where is the messenger app?
- Hello, College Advisory... - Hello. This is WeClass.
We...
You're Class 3-5's homeroom teacher, right?
I sent a file via messenger.
Please send me this list of students for counseling...
after categorizing them.
Sorry? Just a minute please.
Just a minute please.
I'm checking the messenger app now.
(Notification to the senior teachers from WeClass)
Would you please send me what you said via messenger as well?
Yes.
(Notification to the senior teachers from WeClass)
What is all this?
Hello.
I'm new and would like to ask you something.
I'm not in this group. I came for this.
I'm sorry.
Who...
I just started today.
My name is Ko Ha Neul.
That new teacher.
Did Ms. Park Sung Soon not come up from the cafeteria yet?
Sorry?
I guess she's still eating.
Have you had lunch yet?
If not, you should go.
There may not be any seats since it's so late.
I'm supposed to eat with the new teachers.
I saw the new teachers eating together.
- She's here. - Who?
She's late.
- The new one in your group? - Yes.
I'm sorry, but there are no seats.
Look, a seat opened up.
I'll wait a little longer.
You should go sit. You'll end up standing for a while.
Go ahead. Enjoy your lunch.
Thank you.
Ms. Ko?
Did you know from the get-go that your uncle...
was the Head of School Administration?
No. I didn't know.
I know...
the situation is such,
that you won't believe anything I say,
but...
I really didn't know.
Still, if the rest of you were hurt,
I'm sorry.
She has some nerve.
Let's go if you're done.
What?
Seriously. She's incredible.
I'm speechless.
Do you think it's true?
It's a total lie. How could she not have known?
I was almost fooled. She's such a good actress.
Seriously.
No one believes her.
Who would?
Oh my gosh.
Are you okay?
Oh my gosh.
She won't last long.
(Heo Young Soo)
(College Advisory Group)
Excuse me,
but do you know where I can find the Head of School Administration?
His desk is...
(Head of School Administration Moon Soo Ho)
Are you Mr. Moon Soo Ho?
Why didn't you tell me?
How's your first day going? Is it okay?
You must have known when you saw my file.
My sister said you didn't want to benefit from me.
That's right.
That's why.
I'll resign on my own.
Just work here.
Get experience as a short-term...
and take the test for a permanent position.
I refuse to start by getting hired...
through nepotism because I know someone.
Who? Me?
Yes.
You must be imagining something strange,
but I don't have that much time on my hands.
I had nothing to do with hiring short-term teachers.
Still, you should've told me first.
Your mom me not to tell you.
Is your family struggling right now?
Will you go all-in...
on the certification exam and bleed your parents dry?
This is a good place to build your resume.
Gain real-life experience here...
and take the certification test...
and the test to become a permanent teacher too.
It's a worthwhile game.
Is becoming a teacher...
a game?
There are countless people who want to work here.
Competition is dozens to one.
How long will you hope for the certification exam?
When will you ever become a permanent teacher?
Will you be a short-term forever?
Mother.
Please stop. Let's go.
Stop.
What's wrong with that?
You are so clueless about how the world works.
Let's talk later.
You didn't steal it because it's expensive?
Pardon?
Ma'am. This is a local neighborhood dry cleaners.
We would never do that.
If you don't mind,
would you please check your closet again?
Are you leaving?
(Head Advisor Park Sung Soon)
All teachers, please be advised.
If you are finished with your work, you may leave.
Enjoy the remainder of winter vacation,
and we'll see you on the first day of school.
It's not so bad quitting now.
Teachers used to be highly revered in the past,
but that's not true now.
We should do things that aren't so cool too.
Excuse me. Why are you...
If you want to be called a teacher,
and do only things that look cool, you should leave now.
It's a waste of the position.
A few calls, and we can fill that position instantly.
All else aside,
regardless, someone who gives up on the students first...
is unqualified to be a teacher. Don't you agree?
We'll have to hire someone new before winter vacation is over.
(Bae Myung Soo)
A small, please.
Come on. Give me some more. I'm sharing it with Lady Song.
Then you should order a medium.
- I gave you a lot. - Okay.
Thanks. How much is it?
(My Daughter)
Who is that? Your daughter?
Someone I know. It's 14 dollars.
Okay. That was good.
(My Daughter)
Here.
Stop that.
Why isn't she here?
- What does she do? - She's a school teacher.
Yes, that's right. I heard your husband was a teacher too.
Hey.
Why are you bringing up someone who died? Let's go.
- Get over here. Let's go. - But...
Let's go.
(Noodles)
Let's go.
Come on.
Who triggered Lady Song's temper this time?
Regardless, someone who gives up on the students first...
is unqualified to be a teacher. Don't you agree?
Stand clear of the closing doors.
(First Day of School D-7)
(Daechi High School)
Why are you back? It's winter vacation.
You know I'm the main member here. See you.
Don't work so hard, okay?
Hello.
(The first day of school)
Hello.
Good morning.
Hello, how was your vacation?
Hello, Mr. Do.
Has the new teacher come to work yet?
Is something wrong?
When you're trapped deep in the darkness,
all you can do...
is to sit where you are and wait...
until your eyes completely get used to the darkness.
What are you doing? Come on in.