(All characters, organizations, places, entities, and events...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
When I was young,
I went to buy a puppy with my grandpa.
What are you doing there?
You shouldn't raise a black dog.
- Why not? - It's unlucky.
Besides, they are unlucky since birth.
Hurry. Come over here.
Let's get this one.
- Excuse me. - Yes.
Is that the puppy you want?
That black dog probably...
kept wagging its tail...
whenever it felt someone's presence...
with a hope that someone might show friendly attention...
to the dog.
What will happen if someone suddenly shows up...
and pays attention to the dog who has always been alone?
(Black Dog)
Did Ms. Kim Yi Boon do this?
Sorry?
Want my help?
Instead of being happy for it, wouldn't the black dog...
have this thought first?
"Why..."
"are you suddenly being nice to me?"
Are you questioning why I'm being nice to you?
What? Can he read my mind?
Well, I can't read people's minds.
When you work at a school, you pick a few things up.
You catch on quickly.
You helped me first. You switched classes with me.
I'm returning the favor now.
I see.
So you can stop questioning my intention.
I never said that.
You just did with your eyes.
Use that as a reference.
And once you're done with fixing the powerpoint over the weekend,
send it to Ms. Kim on Monday.
Pardon?
Bye.
What was that?
I thought he was going to help me.
I'm on my way now.
You're really coming, right? You're not running away, right?
No, I'm not. Bye.
That jerk, 3897. Goodness.
- Yes, Ms. Park. - Hello, Mr. Byun.
- Are you going somewhere now? - Yes.
You know the meeting with principals from schools in Daechi-dong?
I'm going there now.
We have a meeting in your office tomorrow morning.
I was just checking.
Okay.
I won't be late. See you tomorrow.
Okay. Bye. Drive safely.
- She's back. - Hey, have a drink.
Who was that at this hour?
- No way. - Yes.
He's going to the meeting with other principals.
He's going to give us a lecture tomorrow morning.
Here's a thing I don't understand about our principal.
Why does he keep attending those meetings? For whose benefit?
Thank you.
Everyone, don't forget to study before and after class.
I'll see you in next class. Bye.
Cut.
- Thank you. - Good job.
- Mr. Do. - Yes?
Good job.
You need to smile more.
It's early in the morning, so I'm a bit tired. I'm sorry.
You know, your class has to be fun.
That way, your classes will get popular. Don't you agree?
I'll do my best.
Mr. Do, is your lecture going well?
We took a selfie instead of giving a lecture.
We may be physically apart,
but let our spirits be together...
and enjoy our Friday night.
Gosh.
(Good luck. From Ko Ha Neul.)
Good luck. From Ko Ha Neul.
(Use it as a reference, and if you need help...)
She'll figure it out on her own.
- Mr. Do, please return the suit. - Okay.
Use that as a reference.
And once you're done...
with fixing the powerpoint over the weekend,
send it to Ms. Kim on Monday.
(Documents, teaching materials, College Advisory Group)
(Understanding of Personified Characters in Literature)
What is this?
If he didn't want to help, he could've just told me so.
(Recorded Lecture, Do Yeon Woo)
Okay. We'll review what we learned last time before starting.
I'll show you the core concept...
before we move on...
I'm so hungry.
Here. Let's drink.
- Let's drink. - Yes.
- Okay. - Cheers.
- Gosh. - Have a drink.
- Pick up your glass. - Okay.
- Okay. - There.
- Gosh. - Here.
Good.
What is the secret to Gangnam High's popularity?
(Gangnam High School - Run by a large conglomerate's foundation)
(Most desired school to attend in Daechi-dong)
Gangnam High...
was always the star in the area.
Daechi High's freshman class got a lot smaller.
(District 8's Black Dog Daechi High's principal)
Well, that's because...
the birth rate is so low.
Really?
Anyway, what is Hanguk High's secret?
I read the article.
What?
Sure.
(Traditional Prestigious Hanguk High)
(Sent the most students in District 8 to Hanguk University)
The secret?
We don't do anything.
"The kids just did well."
That's what he said.
Of all the...
Seriously. I was so...
I was so humiliated.
So? What did you do?
What else?
I just...
Did you walk out?
Darn it.
Anyway, let's work on...
the college application consultations...
properly and well.
Yes, sir.
Anyway, Ms. Park.
- Yes? - I heard something strange...
at the meeting.
(Teachers' Lounge)
What is that about?
He's saying Yeonhui University's admissions officer...
is visiting all the high schools in Daechi-dong, right?
Except for our school.
Just us.
In other words, we're an outcast.
I wondered why he called a meeting with all the heads this morning.
Does a college admissions officer have to be at the informational?
That's right. The Education Council...
already agreed to attend ours.
So what? The parents don't care at all about the Education Council.
They won't react the same way as having the colleges there.
This is because our school is not considered...
as competent as the other schools.
What if word gets out? What will happen to us?
We'll become even less popular.
We are crazy unpopular in this area already. Am I right?
How could you say that so blatantly? That hurts our feelings.
That's why I said it...
with a very sad look on my face. Did you miss it?
She has completely lost her mind.
Hey. You know the meeting for the heads of college advisors...
in Gangnam high schools? Can we set it soon?
What are you trying to pull?
There's no way...
to figure out...
And once you're done with fixing the powerpoint over the weekend,
send it to Ms. Kim on Monday.
This is driving me crazy.
We will be stopping briefly to address a technical problem.
Our apologies for the inconvenience.
- Darn it. - I'm going to be late.
Oh no.
Excuse me.
No!
Ms. Ko!
What is she doing here?
Hello.
What's wrong? Did you run?
Yes.
Why is she suddenly acting nice?
Aren't you tired?
I mean, you'll be tired if you keep running.
Well... Then...
Then...
- Thank... - Oh no.
Okay, then. Keep it up!
(College Advisory Group)
(New Message From Yoon Suk Hwan)
This is the Research Group.
Here's the guide for the open class for the parents.
Please refer to the attached file for details.
Why...
Why do they keep telling us to share our lessons?
I like keeping them confidential!
Good morning.
Did you run?
Yes.
What now?
(Subject: Dearest Teachers of the Great Daechi High)
Dearest Teachers of the Great Daechi High.
Last night, I realized...
that our school was in danger.
It's the principal.
What is he talking about so early in the morning?
But...
why did he say "the great" in front of Daechi High?
How embarrassing.
Hanguk High nearby...
created a new pre-med class...
and got many students...
into Hanguk University...
Darn it.
What is it?
Gangnam High next door...
is preparing for their college applications informational...
to which they invited college admissions officer.
Let's become inspired by our neighboring schools,
and although I know it will be difficult,
please work hard to help Daechi High turn over a new leaf.
Enjoy your Monday morning.
Principal Byun Sung Joo.
What does he want us to work hard to achieve?
What else? College admissions.
Anyway, we should stay clear of the principal's office today.
(Send me the presentation materials)
("Song of Chisel and Stone" Unknown Author)
(Kim Yi Boon)
(Attach File)
(Administration Office 1)
The open class this year...
will be led by new teachers as always.
What about the permanent teachers? Is it the same as last year?
Yes. Just the head of the department of the selected subject...
will do it shortly.
What's the selected subject this year?
It's Korean.
- Korean. - Yes.
Who's the head this year?
Ms. Kim Yi Boon.
(Korean, Kim Yi Boon)
Did you finish the presentation materials?
Yes, thank you.
I was worried you'd be offended.
Sorry?
About my telling you to send it to Ms. Kim Yi Boon.
You have to work with her for a year.
It would be a pain if you clash already.
I know what you mean.
Regardless, thank you for your help.
Let's go.
You know what page...
to turn to, right?
Yes.
(Presentation by Ko Ha Neul)
(Presentation)
Why...
What secret did you share with Ms. Ko?
The secret to not being had by Kim Yi Boon?
What is that?
Tell me too, so I can use it.
- On whom? - You know...
Please eat.
Eat.
What is it?
It's nothing much.
Just...
Creating contents that is purely your own.
To express...
That is to interpret the content...
and relay it in your own way.
The class material...
is created by the teacher according to her own scenario,
so unless someone watches the lesson personally,
that person cannot understand it.
It's like if you borrow notes from a top student,
it's hard to fully understand the content like the note-taker.
Teachers work hard to create their own lesson style,
and the people who respond most to it...
My favorite TWICE and...
- Stray Kids. - are the students.
But...
what if you have to break up with the people you love?
- No. - I'd hate it.
But for me, if I had to break up with them.
This is what I would do. I'd go to a cliff.
I'd go and bury roasted chestnuts in the dry sand.
A sprout must grow from the chestnuts...
to break up with your favorite TWICE and Stray Kids.
What does that mean?
You don't get it at all, right?
What we're about to study, "Song of Chisel and Stone"...
has the same attitude toward parting.
"Song of Chisel and Stone" is...
a paradox.
What kind of expression?
A paradoxical expression.
Yes, it's a paradoxical expression.
- Yes. - Good
Do Yeon Woo really is brilliant.
True. "You said to send the class material, so I did."
What can she say to that?
Why is this so bitter?
"You're the one who didn't fully use the material."
Then she can't complain.
What is this? An Americano?
Are you listening?
I hear you, so please lower the volume, old man.
Old...
I'm not that old.
Anyway, she'll get Yi Boon good this time.
Do you think so?
Who's more senior and junior is clear in companies...
in which you have titles.
It's not that strict in educational institutions.
Other than the principal and vice principal,
everyone is a teacher.
(Teacher)
Sure. In front of the kids,
we must be...
the same teachers of equal status.
That's right.
The same applies...
for Kim Yi Boon and Do Yeon Woo.
Shouldn't it be the whole?
You taught at prep schools...
Isn't the relationship between Yi Boon and Ha Neul...
a bit different?
Looking at how things are going,
and you look at the power being exerted.
Ms. Ko Ha Neul is significantly weaker.
They're not like normal colleagues.
In other words, this won't work this time.
That's a problem.
Classes go smoother if the partners are equal.
Why do you think this happened?
Well, that's because...
Yi Boon is a permanent teacher,
and Ms. Ko Ha Neul is short-term.
- Hello? - Come to my desk...
right now.
If things go wrong and the person is made permanent...
That must not happen.
(How to Survive as a Short-Term Teacher)
(Reporting Hiring Corruption at Daechi High School)
(Member Information)
(The member's information is private. Send a private message.)
(Private Message)
Mr. Moon?
Mr. Moon.
(How to Survive as a Short-Term Teacher)
- Mr. Moon. - What?
- Aren't you going for lunch? - Yes, I should.
We're going to the cafeteria now. Why don't you go with us?
Yes, sure. Let's go.
Let's go.
- What was that earlier? - Pardon?
What was he looking at?
He closed it right away.
It was a forum for short-term teachers.
There is such a thing?
It wasn't anything much.
Nice. Kimchi.
I'll sit first.
The permanent teachers must know about that forum too.
We should be careful.
They posted about Daechi's corruption.
I wonder who posted that.
That's right.
Why haven't they given us our contracts yet?
It has been so long.
What if we get stuck with a piecemeal contract?
What's that?
The contracts...
are for 2 5-month terms minus the vacations.
Can they do that?
Of course.
If you get fired, you can't even collect unemployment benefits.
That won't happen.
They've never done that, so you can relax.
And they're always slow with drafting up the contracts.
They do it after reviewing all the documents.
I see.
Oh my gosh.
He must have heard us.
Who was that?
I didn't see him at orientation. Is he a permanent teacher?
He sounded like a short-term.
He knew the situation too well.
Like when the contract is drafted and how it works.
Why would a permanent teacher care about things like that.
True.
Then what?
Why wasn't he at the new teachers' orientation?
I think he must be...
that rumored six-year short term teacher.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hi.
I kept dozing off during Ms. Kim's class.
We didn't cover any materials.
I dozed off for another class too.
Isn't that such a waste of time?
Seriously. What is this? They bombed the CSAT last year.
Darn it. I need to prepare for the mock tests.
(232 Days Until CSAT)
Ms. Kim.
You know that it's your turn to hold an open class, right?
Darn it. I told her to come immediately.
What's taking her so long?
They asked you to send the teaching plan in time.
Please.
You don't want to share it because you made it?
What's up with this powerpoint presentation?
If you didn't want to share your teaching materials,
you should have told me from the get-go...
that you didn't want to.
You got quite crafty because you didn't want to share it now.
I changed the teaching style a bit.
It's a storytelling method.
What method?
It's called storytelling.
Well, I incorporated stories into my class.
I heard that the class wasn't fun.
I planned the class that would interest the students more.
So you're telling me that you poured your heart and soul...
into the class, right?
But why didn't you tell me that in advance?
I made myself clear.
The materials only you covered and I didn't cover...
wouldn't be on their tests anyway.
This is just a waste of time.
Do you know...
by sharing our teaching materials...
and coming to an agreement regarding the teaching plans,
how efficiently we can teach our students?
I will share my teaching plans. We can work on them together.
What?
I heard that...
you need to prepare the materials for the open class.
Why don't we work on this plan,
so you can use it for the open class?
I believe that will be more efficient.
(Samples Questions for Mock Tests)
Do you think losing is winning? Is that what this is about?
Don't you even have self-respect?
Are you a pushover?
You're going to make the materials for her?
I'm angry too.
I am livid.
I just didn't say it out loud, but I'm having violent thoughts.
But anyway, this is an organization too.
Working well with colleagues is a skill too.
(Do Yeon Woo)
We called the admission office and asked them for it first.
Don't you remember they accepted requests on-site recently?
That's when I asked.
Did they agree to come right away when you asked?
Of course, not right away. I had to ask...
twice.
Well, your school is pretty prestigious.
Come on. Daechi High School is pretty good too.
- Right. - Yes. Besides,
Daechi High School has Park Sung Soon, the head advisor.
- My gosh. - Don't you know who she is?
You're the famous expert in Daechi-dong.
Expert? Expert in what?
Expert in prepping for college.
Listen. She's been the head advisor for 12 years.
She gives lectures and goes to Seoul Office of Education.
The mothers in our district already know about her.
What good does that do?
Our school is not popular at all.
Hey, over here. Welcome.
Hello. It's been a while.
- Hello. - Hi.
- Hi. - Nice to see you.
- Hello. Hi. - Hi.
- Have a drink. - Thank you.
All right. Here's a drink for you.
Thank you.
By the way,
why are head advisors hanging out at a place like this?
Teachers don't make a lot of money.
Goodness, isn't this expensive?
- No. - My gosh, Mr. Son.
You must be doing well just like people say.
Goodness, I make just enough to get by.
- Gosh. - Traitor.
- What? - Traitor.
You said that you would devote your life to public education.
You changed your side for chump change.
You know what? I'm also fulfilling my duty with the job I have now.
You call yourself a college consultant...
and charge students 10,000 dollars for giving them some advice.
You jerk.
That's why you should work at prep schools too...
before you get too old for that.
What about those kids who can't afford that?
If they ask me where they should apply for college,
should I tell them that...
since they are poor, they should just forget about it?
Come on. You took it too far.
Ms. Park.
You can just admit that you're jealous...
if you are jealous of me. It's all right.
What?
Let's be honest. You and I...
are not in this profession because of our ideals for education.
To be blunt, the only difference is our place of work.
We both want the students to get better grades.
Stop acting as if you walk on waters. Gosh.
Darn it. Hey.
You!
Do you think I do this because I want to?
I'm doing this in order to satisfy...
the needs of the parents and the students!
Darn it. You're spoiling the mood. What's wrong with you two?
- Cheers for their needs. - Sit down.
- That jerk. - To their needs.
I'm sorry.
- You can just look at the slides. - Okay.
- Scroll down. - Scroll down?
You want to play this song, right?
- You can watch it while lecturing. - That's nice.
Taxi!
Mister! Taxi!
(2nd Round Karaoke)
Goodness.
Sense of duty?
Gosh.
What's the point of covering himself with brand designer products?
There's only garbage in his brain.
(Husband)
Hello.
Mom, when are you coming home? Did you drink again?
Yes. I did.
Hey.
Ha Rang will enter middle school soon.
Can't you pay more attention to your son's education?
Where did you buy this?
- Buy what? - This.
This bag you bought me for our wedding anniversary.
Where did you buy it? Tell me.
- Why... - This is a knockoff, right?
- No. - As if!
Why are there four lines? I saw one more line here.
There are supposed to be only three.
I don't know. Just come home now!
Hey! Darn it.
If you were going to buy me a knockoff,
you should've bought one that wasn't easy to spot. Darn it.
Goodness.
(You've got a new message.)
Hello, Ms. Park Sung Soon.
This is a message from All-New Consulting School in Daechi-dong.
We're hiring teachers who have experience as college advisors.
Our remuneration is the highest in the industry.
And it's negotiable as well.
(Samples Questions for Mock Tests)
(From the CSAT in 1990)
(Teaching Plan for Korean Open Class)
(March 22, 2019)
(Teacher: Kim Yi Boon)
(Ko Ha Neul)
[VIU Ver] tvN E03 'Black Dog' "New Method of Teaching" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
(2019 Open Class for Parents at Daechi High School)
What's the main idea of this line?
All right. When I ask this question, what do you say?
Genetic manipulation is dangerous.
Excellent. Great job.
How's the preparation for the open classes coming along?
It's going well. Like previous years,
parents will participate in evaluating the classes this year.
Submit the evaluation forms to the principal right away.
Okay.
Gosh, this is so stressful.
Other schools in this district are holding open classes.
After parents finish attending these open classes,
you know that they gossip a lot.
I saw the evaluations of the teachers from last year.
That's my point.
They wrote all kinds of comments on those forms.
But this year, the open classes will be led...
by new short-term teachers.
We can take this into consideration...
when we need to hire a new permanent teacher.
Right.
Who's going to hold the open class for the main subject?
Ms. Kim Yi Boon will lead the class.
Ms. Kim Yi Boon?
- Yes. - Did she agree to do it?
Gosh.
I don't believe it.
Ms. Kim Yi Boon agreed that she would lead the class.
I guess she has someone to do all the work for her.
Mr. Do. Mr. Ji. You'll be attending the class too.
You both teach Korean.
- Yes. - Yes.
I'm dying to see...
how much Ms. Kim took advantage of her.
But I heard that she's new here.
What?
What do you mean by that?
I was just curious too.
I'll get going.
Bye.
Put that over there.
- Bring that in. - Okay.
Everyone, let's take our seat. Sit down.
Gosh. We have more time left.
- Be quiet. - Can't we sit down later?
- Ms. Kim! - You're so pretty!
- She's pretty. - Yes!
I had no idea we had such a pretty teacher at our school.
- Me neither. - I know, right?
- Come on. - We're starting.
- I'm serious. - Seriously?
What's wrong with this?
I'll do the slides for you. You should practice, Ms. Kim.
What?
Okay. Thank you.
(Message)
Hello, Ms. Park Sung Soon.
This is a message from All-New Consulting School in Daechi-dong.
You're still here. Ms. Kim's open class will start soon.
- Mr. Do already left. - I'm leaving soon.
Gosh, what is it?
(Why don't you join our agency?)
(We guarantee the highest remuneration in the field.)
It's Mr. Do.
- Hello. - It's Mr. Do.
- We love you! - You're so cool!
Goodness, you're so popular. Everyone is crazy about you.
I'm so jealous.
It's obvious she did all the work.
- Give him one too. - Here you go.
(Teaching Plan for Korean Open Class)
Is this how you do it, Ms. Ko?
Fighting is awful.
But giving up without fighting is worse.
This isn't my loss.
It's not that.
I just thought about what my priority should be.
If I continue to have this power struggle with her,
who will suffer the most damage from it?
- They are definitely dating. - Are you dating?
If you keep helping her, she won't respect you even more.
That will not happen.
How can you be sure?
I won't let her do that to me.
Okay. Good luck with that.
Anyway, thank you for looking out for me.
No one will recognize her effort.
Hello.
- You can take a seat. - Excuse me.
- Hi. - Hello.
Hey. Stay seated.
I will begin my class now.
Her teaching plan is pretty good, isn't it?
Why is she helping Ms. Kim so much?
I heard she even switched her class to help her.
She can click the remote control for the slides. That's too much.
Hello, everyone.
Today will be our first class...
learning "Song of the Green Mountain".
It's page number two of the EBC study book,
"College Entrance Exam Special Lessons".
- Okay. - Okay.
- Is this funny? - That's cute.
- What's that? - I'm not sure.
Is it funny?
What do you see?
- A beggar. - He's a beggar.
- That looks good. - Who is this person?
- A beggar. - A beggar.
That's right.
You can see that he's having a hard life from this photo, right?
- Yes. - Yes.
One day out of the blue, all of them begin to climb a mountain...
and start singing at the mountain.
Why do you think these people...
- climb the mountain? - I know.
Hiking is the best way to lose weight.
- That's not it. - I know.
- To avoid the fine dust. - That's not it.
Let me try! Because he was hungry?
- Come on. - That's correct.
No way!
They run away to the mountain because they would...
end up working and would starve on land.
Even during the Goryeo Dynasty, just like these cute babies here...
- No. We're not babies. - We're not babies!
- Just like you, there were... - We're all grown up.
- people who were always hungry. - They're always hungry.
As they climb up the mountain,
they start singing how hard their life is...
and how hungry they are.
That song is...
("Song of the Green Mountain")
This song is...
(Song of the Goryeo Dynasty)
a song of the Goryeo Dynasty.
In other words, these songs from the Goryeo Dynasty...
weren't sung by aristocrats.
These songs were sung by regular people like us...
who had a hard time...
putting food on the table as they complained about their life.
All right. Let's check out...
questions on "Song of the Green Mountain" from the past CSAT.
- Okay. - Let's look at the printout.
- Okay. - Okay.
- Did you help her? - First question.
Which is an insufficient explanation?
One.
He obtains a musical effect by repeating specific phrases.
With that, we conclude the open class...
for class 3-10 by the Korean Department.
- You were great! - Nice.
That was a good class. They even prepared...
from the past mock tests.
I know. Yi Boon found a great patsy.
Ms. Ko.
Ma'am.
The lecture was great.
- How are you so good? - Thank you.
It was very fun.
- Isn't she so good? - He loves you.
Today's class...
- Hello. - Hello.
- Ms. Kim Yi Boon. - Yes.
- You did very well. - Thank you, Principal Byun.
If you don't have class now, can we chat?
Pardon?
Ms. Ko Ha Neul, you too.
Pardon?
Come with me. Let's go.
Okay.
How was the class?
It was good.
Kim Yi Boon, the star, Ko Ha Neul, the gopher.
I misjudged Ms. Ko. She was a total sucker.
Right?
Did you see her distribute the handouts?
Is she Yi Boon's gopher?
Exactly.
She upgraded herself from a sucker to a senior sucker.
Exactly.
Is she stupid? Why was she smiling? She should've gotten mad.
Are you two taking Ms. Ko's side?
- No. - Are you mad?
(Lesson Plan for the Open Korean Class)
Thank you for your hard work on the open class today.
Thank you.
I really liked the material for the lesson.
The model was aggressive.
The printouts had questions...
and predicted what would be on this year's CSAT...
and incorporated them. That was just great.
However,
who prepared the lesson material?
Did you two really work together on it?
You may be honest.
We...
did work on it together.
You did?
Yes. I edited the lesson material,
but the core idea for the lesson...
was from Ms. Kim.
Is that right?
Okay.
You may go now.
Thank you, sir.
Okay.
What do you think about Ms. Ko?
Pardon?
It's her first time teaching at a school,
and she joined later than all the other new teachers.
Plus, there's that rumor about her.
After that day, there was an unexpected change.
What is that?
Mr. Song, just a minute.
Just a minute.
What's going on there?
Are they working on lesson plans together?
Yes, I think so.
- I put together some of these... - Okay.
Next page.
Here. You see that? What if we do this?
She's so simple.
That teacher is so patient.
I would've exposed her.
Exactly. Do you think she looked at the big picture?
(Moon Soo Ho)
What is all this?
Who brought all this?
There's no one here.
Ms. Ko Ha Neul.
What do you mean, no one? We're...
Ms. Ko Ha Neul is in class right now.
What a shame.
Please give my Ms. Ko some cookies when she comes.
Did she just say, "My Ms. Ko"?
The rest of you shouldn't eat. You'll get fat.
Did you hear that?
It's my lifelong dream to gain weight.
Anyway, why does she coming here?
She must like her course partner.
Won't you kick her out?
Why?
If someone brings food,
they are all good in my book.
Fine, fine.
I'll empty out my fridge and bring it all next time.
You're so cheap.
Ms. Ko.
Here. Have more.
Our throats get so sore after our classes.
You need to replenish your vitamins.
Eat up.
Thank you.
Is she terminal or something?
Why is Kim Yi Boon being so nice?
(Notification)
(RE: Reporting Hiring Corruption at Daechi High School)
Thank you for your post about Daechi High's hiring corruption.
But may I ask how you heard about it?
(You have no private messages)
Okay. I'm sure I'll find out eventually...
if it's one of our teachers.
(How to Survive as a Short-Term Teacher)
(You have a new message)
I work at Daechi High right now.
I'm asking because I want to apply for Daechi High in the future.
What subject do you teach?
What are their permanent teachers' exams like?
(I can't tell you the subject)
(There's a 6-year short-term here at this school)
(I can't tell you the subject)
(There's a 6-year short-term here at this school)
What gibberish is that?
I'm at the school now, so I'll send a message to you later.
Where are you now?
Are you in Teacher's Room?
(Noodles)
I told her to quit smoking.
Are you here to have noodles?
Thank you.
That's five dollars.
- What? - Were you trying to eat for free?
I should call the police.
Wait.
Are we good now?
Why won't you quit smoking?
Or if you're going to smoke, don't crouch on the floor.
Is looking pathetic your thing?
Were you spying on me?
I wasn't spying. I just saw you.
Is it a crime to see what's in front of me?
I told you not to come, but you keep coming anyway.
Five times.
Like this.
With that weird look.
I did not.
Do the dishes. Here.
For doing the dishes.
(Delicious Noodles)
- You came in too? - Hello, Ms. Park.
Hello.
I like your new bag.
Darn it. I should cut that up.
(We love you, Ms. Park Sung Soon! Class 1-3)
My cuties.
- Hello. - Hi, Myung Soo.
(Bae Myung Soo)
(Why don't you join our agency?)
(We guarantee the highest remuneration in the field.)
Myung Soo.
I need to talk to you.
Is it about that text message?
How did you know?
No. Definitely not.
Why not?
I thought a lot about it too.
- What's wrong with you? - You're having bad thoughts.
Why?
Is it about the money?
It's about the kids, not money...
If you leave for a prep school,
who will protect our group?
- What? - Ms. Park.
What is wrong with you?
Look.
You've changed.
Admissions officer.
Admissions officer!
(This is Han Se Wol from Hanguk High)
(The admissions officer from Yeonhui University will be there at noon)
So annoying.
- Hello. - Thank you.
Okay.
You're unbelievable.
So you're saying the admissions officer from Yeonhui University...
is coming here during the fourth period, right?
We have questions ready...
I...
I have a question.
Go ahead.
What is an admissions officer?
I was told it isn't embarrassing to ask something I don't know.
Ever.
So... You've heard about alternate applications, right?
Yes. Rather than relying purely on the college entrance exam score,
they read the students' records,
and evaluate a variety of things. Right?
Yes, that. Then the colleges must have experts...
who specialize in evaluating the student records.
Those people are the admissions officers.
But our students haven't been getting into Yeonhui...
in the past few years through alternate applications.
Would bringing an admissions officer let us know why that is?
What's why we're gathering now.
There are two things we must do.
First.
Win over the admissions officer...
and find out why they don't accept our students...
through the alternate applications process.
Second.
Win over the admissions officer...
and do whatever it takes to persuade him or her...
- to come to our informational... - Hello.
at all costs.
How did you get Yeonhui's admissions officer to come?
What?
They stopped accepting visitation requests online.
They did?
The admissions officer is here. I just got the text.
I'll go first and take care of some stuff.
The snacks that I ordered...
are in front of the administrations office,
so please give them out.
- Okay. - Okay.
What is it?
What did she do?
She used her connections.
What? What connections?
Ms. Park has been in that position for many years.
I saw her phone, and she has massive connections.
- That's impressive. - As expected...
she doesn't just drink...
for no reason.
Korea is all about money, assignments, districts...
Where did you go to school?
I was in Jukjeon all my life.
Really? Wait.
Me too. Did you go to Osul High?
No. I only went to Osul Grade School.
You're my elementary school alum.
- Hello. - Hello.
We've been calling it grade school for over 20 years.
I can't believe... I didn't recognize a junior alum.
Yes.
You had a Jukjeon vibe to you.
- Me? - Yes.
My gosh.
- Jukjeon vibe? - I didn't recognize you.
Anyway, do we need to have an admissions officer...
at the informational for the parents?
It's good if they come.
The parents love that.
Anything else? Does my junior alum have any other questions?
No.
I really hope we get someone with experience.
We got someone brand new last time.
He was clueless.
That's right. That short-term admissions officer.
Short-term.
Who doesn't have short-terms now? Colleges are the same.
You're skilled, so you don't need to worry.
Sure.
That's right.
He didn't know the answers to anything we asked.
It was a pain.
What can we do?
It's the luck of the draw whether we get a veteran or a newbie.
He's Yeonhui University's admissions officer.
What?
My gosh.
My gosh. Welcome.
Thank you for coming all the way here.
Not at all.
Hello.
Ms. Ko is in a class.
Please have a seat.
Thank you.
- He's young. - We have some questions.
If you look here.
This over here.
I wonder how Yeonhui evaluates that.
Would you explain in detail based on the new format?
(College Advisory Group)
That's right.
I had a bad feeling about this.
Why is he reading his school's application guideline here?
(Yeonhui University Nobel Leader Model Guide)
(Yeonhui)
Whatever.
Hello? What's the exception policies for the Nobel Model?
I think we're ruined.
Yes. And...
You know what we always do, right?
Let's do it.
Sorry? What?
You want to do that again?
The other districts' schools won't look fondly on our school.
They'll say we're doing all sorts of garbage to send the kids to college.
Why should we care what the other schools think?
As long as we're clean.
They'll misunderstand and say we're pulling a trick...
Let's think...
only about the kids.
Just the kids.
Ms. Ko?
Do you have a minute? I need to talk to you.
What?
Ms. Ko is supposed to take a walk with me.
It's important. I'll only be a minute.
Fine.
You should take a walk during lunchtime at times.
It's too stuffy if you're always in the school.
Thank you.
The three of us submitted our business trip requests...
for next Thursday.
Where are you going?
Colleges.
To be exact, the college admissions offices.
Do you want to go with us?
Pardon?
But...
what will we do there?
Well...
Sales?
Sorry?
So?
Will you go with us or not?
(Black Dog)
You don't have to try so hard.
We're leaving anyway.
Are you a short-term?
Are you an outcast?
Are you saying one of us has a five-month contract?
Isn't it already decided?
Because I came the latest.
Don't meddle in others' businesses. The rumor keeps spreading.
"I'm not one of them anyway."
"Nothing I say will get through." Is that what you think?
I'll teach that class with you.
You don't have to cancel it.
How can I become a permanent teacher?