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That night,
it was pitch black without the moon,
just like tonight.
He...
He trampled on my life and made complete chaos out of it.
Whenever...
I think of him, my anger won't let me go to sleep.
I'll have to see him die before I do.
He comes and goes like a ghost.
Even the police can't do anything about it.
You're the only one I can trust now.
Don't you worry.
I'll make sure to catch him no matter what.
If it's a sin to take away a life,
then I'll catch him and receive my punishment.
- It's him! - Yes.
It's coming.
- He got it. - We got it!
- My goodness. - We caught it.
- Thank goodness. - We got him.
Gosh.
Did we catch him?
- What is this? - We caught it.
What happened?
- Let's go. - Did we finally get him?
- Let's go see. - My goodness.
- We finally caught it. - It's been so long.
- He really caught him. - It's a big one.
How did he catch it?
It's huge.
Gosh. Branch Manager Noh said he got a silver medal...
at a shooting contest, and he wasn't lying.
Gosh, this jerk...
ate so much.
Look at how fat he is.
A pig has to be fat.
If it's not fat, then that's not a pig.
We got ourselves a nice fat boar.
Start a fire and bring some makgeolli.
Branch Manager Noh, you did such a great job.
You should have a drink before you go.
No, sir.
The one who caught it should report it.
You'll be in trouble if you just eat it.
You could be charged for illegal hunting.
- Is that so? - I'll take care of things...
over here,
so you should all go home and rest.
In turn, you should come to our branch...
and open a savings account each like you promised.
Please don't forget it.
Watch out. Over there!
- What? - Gosh.
- What do we do? - Brace yourself.
What is this?
Did he catch it?
Gosh.
He caught it.
One account per person, please.
(The Banker)
(Episode 1)
(The Banker)
This way, please.
Gosh, President Kang.
Congratulations on the publishing of your autobiography.
Thank you.
- President Jang. - Gosh.
- Congratulations, President Kang. - Thank you.
- Yes, yes. - Escort them in.
- Please follow me. - Okay. We'll go in first.
President Kang, I admire you.
I sincerely congratulate you on publishing your autobiography.
Also, a few companies I manage...
sent you several wreaths.
Please thank them for me.
Who sends wreaths these days?
They're such a waste.
I asked everyone to rice wreaths instead of flowers.
All of the rice you received today...
will be donated to nursing homes in your name.
Is that so?
Thanks to you, I'll be able to do a good deed. Thank you.
It's nothing.
You're just getting back all the kindness you gave out before.
President Kang.
Gosh.
Congratulations on your autobiography.
I hope it becomes a good advice and a golden rule for the young.
It is our duty to share our experiences.
Thank you.
- I'll show you to your seats. - Okay.
I'll show him in.
These days, anyone can publish an autobiography.
That's what I mean.
Serving three consecutive terms is nothing to boast about.
He's been at it for too long. It's about time he leaves.
Let's go.
- Gosh. - Gosh.
Assemblyman Jung.
Gosh. You made time to come when you're so busy.
- It's nice to see you. - Please sit down.
- Okay. - Gosh.
- Please enjoy your time. - Thank you.
By the way, Assemblyman Jung,
did you get the book he published?
No.
I have a couple of copies on me.
Why don't you try reading the copy I have?
Even with the winter near, the honeysuckle...
should make sure to hold tight to its roots.
Yes, yes.
Only the honeysuckle that survive the winter...
will be able to bloom beautiful flowers in the spring.
(The Banker)
(Self serve car wash in Gunja-dong)
(The Banker)
(Routine checkup)
(Apples)
Were you able to receive them well?
If you stay too long in one spot, then they'll catch your tail.
Please ask them to wrap up at the current branch,
and to move to a different one.
The branch in Gongju looks good.
If you open an account there,
I will make sure to restrain the cash flow monitoring...
of Gongju branch for the time being.
Customer number 77!
2.4 percent is not that high of interest.
That's not true, sir.
It's originally 2.0 percent,
but our manager has offered a prime rate, just for you.
We also have an event going on, so you can get one of our giveaways.
If you look over here, we have tumblers...
and umbrellas.
Do I get only one?
I came all the way here.
How about both of them?
Take a look at them, first.
The umbrella is really big and good.
You seem to be busy.
Today is the due date I need to pay the interest,
but I can't get in touch with the agency.
I was wondering if you could wire 5,000 dollars for me first.
- Sir, could you authorize this? - Sure.
(New account authorization)
- I authorized it. - Yes, sir.
Anyways, lunch time is almost over.
Why hasn't our branch manager returned yet?
I guess he's going to use up the entire hour.
No wonder I'm getting stomach problems.
Customer number 78!
Please come to window four.
Come this way, please.
Yes.
Let's see.
"Seomin Distribution".
Gosh, I see you've prepared...
all the documents completely.
Without anything missing.
Did you get a recommendation to our branch?
No. My office is just nearby.
Well, good for you.
Our branch may be small, but it's known...
for its effective operation.
Anyways, you can think of it as...
the branch full of Chungcheong Province's aces.
I'll get this done quickly.
Sir, isn't there any way you can send me to the head office in Seoul?
I don't know.
You know I worked at Chase Manhattan Bank in New York for a week, right?
Among the 500 new employees at Chase Manhattan,
I was number 1!
I shouldn't be handling pocket money down here in Gongju.
If a talented employee like me is being wasted in Gongju,
isn't that a huge loss for Daehan Bank?
Huge loss? You wish!
What's wrong with Gongju, huh?
If all the hotshots go to Seoul, then what about the provinces?
The local economy will severely fail!
Isn't that right, Branch Manager Noh?
Why, of course.
I should have stayed in Manhattan no matter what.
You made a fuss, Mom, saying that you were going to die.
Well, isn't it nice...
that you get to have a warm meal every lunch?
We all need to have a good meal.
Let's go, sir.
- Thank you for the meal. - No problem.
Hello.
Oh, hello.
I see everything is fresh today.
You know our goods are always fresh.
Is your business going well?
What business? We haven't even been able to start yet.
Ever since the big supermarket opened up nearby,
we don't have any customers.
That sounds like a problem.
If you have any difficulties, don't hesitate to visit our branch.
- Alright. - Have a good day.
Alright.
Thank you.
They're just mere corner shops.
Why even bother visiting them?
I heard you went hunting a boar last night, too.
I did.
I also made sales of one savings account per person.
They're just elderly people who farm for a living.
How much do you expect them to save?
Sir, I really want to go to Seoul to work on important things.
Please send me to the head office!
Bo Geul.
Where do you believe money is born?
The Mint Corporation, of course.
- Not like that. - Then, the Bank of Korea?
The Bank of Korea, you say.
Maybe the commercial banks?
Can't you think more creatively?
You said you were the top among 500 new employees in Manhattan.
I don't know.
If money doesn't come from banks, then where does it come from?
- It's them. - What?
Each of their valuable days...
is where money is really born.
Money that is earned through sacred labor.
That is the true birthplace and starting point of money.
The big money you keep talking about...
is also made with those pocket money.
You can't talk with your daughter for more than 10 minutes, can you?
How did you know?
You're neither fun nor touching.
Who would listen to something boring like that for more than 10 minutes?
You're so old-fashioned and boring.
It may not have been entertaining, but wasn't it touching?
Was it that old-fashioned?
Oh, my! It's a thief!
Look!
It's a thief! Somebody catch that punk!
- Stop right there! - Get him
It's a thief! Catch him! Hey!
Where are you going with my bag?
I'm sorry. Sorry!
Stop him!
Catch him!
Catch the thief!
A thief!
Are you okay?
- Hey! - Are you alright?
Come see me at Daehan Bank, Gongju Branch.
Mr. Noh!
Over here!
Sir!
Catch the snatcher!
What are you doing?
Move it!
I'm sorry, sir!
I'm going to catch you!
Hey, you! Stop right there.
Catch the snatcher!
Catch...
Darn.
Sir, I see him going that way!
Come on, hurry!
Hey!
See, I told you not to follow me.
Sir.
Why, you!
- Stay still! - Let go of me.
(Daehan Bank head office)
(Olympic Shooting Medalist Branch Manager Catches Bank Thief)
I'm so dumbfounded that I have nothing to say.
Isn't it common sense that a banker shouldn't catch a bank thief?
What do you think the bait money is for?
It didn't happen at the window,
but right outside the bank.
A death could have happened if you weren't careful!
And also...
a bank where snatching can happen?
Are you trying to advertise that Daehan Bank has lax security?
I apologize.
(Han Soo Ji, Daehan Bank Business Management Manager)
If you look at the comments,
people are all in our favor.
"The branch manager that threw himself to catch the thief."
I don't think it's too bad for publicity, either.
You may go, now.
I thought you were too quiet these days.
Now you've made big trouble.
Why did you chase a thief?
They said, "Catch him!",
so I felt like I should catch him.
That's why your sniper instincts were triggered?
Is that how it works?
Why are you two still here?
It's Chairman.
Why...
isn't this...
the Gongju Branch Manager,
who caught the thief, right?
I read the article.
I apologize.
I didn't think it would become this big.
I'm just worried that he might have dropped our bank's credibility.
It's not anything to worry about.
As the chairman, it is very reassuring...
to know that there is a manager that would throw themselves...
to save our customer's money.
You have made Daehan Bank proud.
You did great.
Oh, yes. Thank you.
Anyways, why is he here at the head office?
Make him feel comfortable.
I look forward to...
some more action.
Take care.
Wow, the meat is...
nice and fatty.
This is why people love rib eye.
We get to feast, thanks to Bo Geol.
Thanks, Bo Geol.
- You're welcome. - So,
the award is nice and all,
but what if...
my precious son got hurt trying to catch that thief?
Hey, you. Don't get involved in anything dangerous from now on.
Bo Geol wasn't in any danger at all.
I saw the video.
Mr. Noh used his long umbrella...
to trip the guy up.
Stop it.
I played a part too.
You're so inconsiderate.
If you eat everything before it's barely cooked,
the others don't get to eat much.
Here.
- Here. Eat all you want. - Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Hey. Shall we swap seats?
Sure, sir.
I knew Mr. Noh was great with a gun,
but he must be really fit too.
He won silver in the Olympics for a reason.
I wish he were that good at his job.
Yes, Dad.
I wired the interest for you.
Don't worry. Okay.
I won't be too late.
Is your dad's factory still struggling?
Yes, as usual.
I'm worried about you too.
How long do you have to...
keep paying the interest for your dad's loan?
When will you ever save up to get married?
Why worry about that when I don't have a boyfriend?
What about the guy next to you? Seo Bo Geol.
He stands to inherit a restaurant with sales of...
three million dollars a year.
No thanks.
I don't like mama's boys.
- A mama's boy? - Don't even dream of it.
I won't date a woman who isn't from Seoul.
What?
Why am I a mama's...
Mom.
The meat's so tough. Why did you give us this?
I hoped to ask you out to dinner if you got off early.
It's still a battlefield here.
Work at the head office begins when the branches close.
Young Joon.
Analysis of the Gangnam branch is missing.
They can't handle any more accounts.
There's nothing to see or analyze.
They're overworked,
which is why we must find a branch that isn't.
All the banks in Korea have a branch within a block of that one.
Not everyone profits just because...
demand is high and the market big.
I apologize. I'll bring it to you now.
This must be why you're called "Witch Han".
Doesn't a bank need...
a competent witch more than a good freeloader...
who stays at their desk?
Was that comment targeted at me?
I feel oddly guilty.
You get the hint at least.
Look at your bank's performance.
Compared to the other branches,
most of your accounts are private.
You have very little company loans.
It's uneven distribution.
- Is it? - Keeping things in balance...
is your job as Branch Manager.
Anything that's too out of balance will fall.
Okay. I'll take more care from now on.
Taking care won't do.
You need results.
Don't you want to come here?
Will you spend time...
hunting wild boar until you retire?
How did you hear about that?
I held back because the vice president was there.
"Bank manager who caught a snatcher..."
"was the village troubleshooter."
"He even shot a wild boar."
What is that?
Is that what a branch manager does?
Thanks to that event,
people opened 18 new installment savings accounts.
Hi, Han Sol.
How do you know Dad's in Seoul?
What should I do?
Mom passed out.
She said her chemotherapy was over.
I think it's back.
The doctor said it has spread.
She might be okay...
if she gets something called radioembolization,
but Mom said no because...
it's expensive and not covered by insurance.
You're no longer a part of my life.
My dad died the way he did because of you.
I can't pretend nothing happened...
and cry and laugh...
and sleep with you.
I can't do that.
You disgust me...
and imagining you with me...
disgusts me even more.
(Apples)
Darn it. What now?
- No way. - Wait.
Look at this.
It's cash. Pick it up.
Get some. Go on.
- Pick it all up. - Mom, Mom.
- Don't just stand there. - It's money.
Hello? Is that the police?
I'm on the highway...
Let go, that's mine.
Yes. There's cash...
- My goodness. - Yes.
Yes, I heard about the accident.
Before it becomes news,
we must find and close down...
the borrowed name account tied to the accident.
What?
All the branches?
This is next.
A car with an illegal registration spilled 500,000 dollars...
- in a Gongju road... - That was the accident yesterday.
There were bills flying everywhere.
Did you pass the site?
You should've gotten out and picked some up.
The 50-dollar bills...
Not knowing whose it is?
I bet it was dirty money.
The car wasn't registered and the driver fled.
Anyone could show up and claim ownership...
and no one can confirm.
- The driver's identity... - People right now...
are showing up claiming the money's theirs.
Gosh. Nothing discriminates people as much as money does.
Some don't have enough to live on,
while some can run off...
leaving 500,000 dollars on the road.
- Investigators are stumped. - I know.
Whose money do you think it really is?
I bet that person's really anxious right now.
They hope he'll turn himself in.
What money do you think robbers like the most?
Sneaky money.
Let's all have a good day.
(20-percent Downsize Plan)
You must've been shocked when I told you to come up with...
a plan to downsize all our branches.
And yet you made this overnight.
You're the best.
Thank you.
However,
it needs slight revising.
I want to target the markets that Do Jung Ja is in charge of.
Calculate a new cut-line for minimum performance.
We can't get rid of them all,
but I want a third of them gone.
Officially we'll say we're planning to close a fifth of our branches...
with the lowest performance.
Don't make it obvious.
Mix it well with the branches that are actually performing poorly.
That way, they won't be able to notice.
Do you get what I mean?
Yes.
The board will pass the decision that comes out...
from this general management meeting.
The result of this meeting...
will play a big role in getting you a promotion to become an executive.
I hope you'll do a good job.
I will, sir.
- Ms. Han Soo Ji. - Yes?
Are you well?
What if I'm not well?
Pardon?
What do you mean all of a sudden?
I know you're on Vice President Yook's side...
and doing all the dirty work.
You better be careful so that I don't catch a mistake.
I'm watching you.
Yes, ma'am. I hope you become well.
That rude witch.
(Noh Dae Ho)
(Gongju)
It's a little risky.
(Analysis for Branch Reduction)
You want to reduce 20 percent of the branches?
President Kang, will you pass the branch reduction proposal...
Vice President Yook brought...
just like this?
It doesn't look like there's a big problem with it.
I know he's in charge of the branches,
but this doesn't make any sense.
This is an act of arrogation against you.
You can't just abandon these branches.
What do you mean it's an act of arrogation?
I only...
proposed this out of my devotion to Daehan Bank.
It's true many branches are in a nervous state...
with the exponential rise in online banking activity.
The vice president made a difficult decision.
For the best interest of Daehan Bank,
we should respect his decision.
Sir.
In this patient's case,
their liver cancer has returned, and surgery is not possible.
We recommend radioembolization,
but insurances don't cover this procedure...
and the cost can go well over 20,000 dollars.
The procedure must be done every 6 months...
for 3 to 5 years.
Maybe the patient decided to give up because the cost is too much.
Please don't give up.
No matter how much it costs, I'll take care of it.
Yes, Ms. Han. What is it this time?
It hasn't been officially announced,
but I wanted to warn you that your branch is in trouble.
Gongju Branch could be shut down.
Why us?
Is it because we were on the Internet news...
for catching a snatcher?
They'll soon announce large-scale branch merges and closures.
The bottom 20 percent branches...
that don't meet the criteria set by the head office will be shut down.
I understand that the situation isn't dire enough...
to shut down 20 percent of all branches.
Also, our branch is performing pretty well.
It's bad.
I'll send you the criteria.
It's not official yet, so keep this to yourself.
Okay. Thank you.
You probably can't feel it at the branch,
but a storm is imminent at the office.
Even if they catch the smallest fault, it'll be over.
Bear that in mind.