(It's My Life)
(Episode 63)
Can you find out where this person lives?
Who is she?
Her name is Jung Jin Ah. She's a designer at my company.
She won't stay away from my son. I need to get rid of her.
Well, what do you mean you need to get rid of her?
You see, I'd do almost everything for money,
but nothing that would harm people.
I'm not such a horrible person.
What on earth are you thinking now?
I just need you to find out where she lives.
Be discreet. Do it quietly.
Just finding her address wouldn't be hard.
I don't have a car though.
Rent one with this. You can spend the remainder.
I'll pay you a big sum if it goes well.
Thank you.
2 to 3 days should be enough, right?
A day will suffice if she didn't run away or something.
You must check and make sure she's living at the address.
I'm sure you'll do a good job.
You even managed to sneak into your niece's place...
and stole a share transfer agreement.
Why bring up that painful memory?
Anyway, feel free to give me big jobs, not little ones like this.
As long as it's not about harming people,
I can do almost everything, and I'll do a great job.
Let me know as soon as you find out.
Sure, ma'am.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
Nam Jin is very good at what he does.
Everyone at the factory highly praises you.
He's so motivated these days.
"Motivated"? By what?
By me.
Because you said you'd only approve of him if he inherited Hyunkang,
he's working very hard these days.
Is that right? I'm glad to hear that.
Any observations about the factory that you'd like to share?
Observations?
Anything we need to improve on? Tell me honestly.
Well...
Because you invested a lot in the equipment and facility,
you can save on wages...
and manufacture quickly, which is an advantage.
However, even tasks that require attention to detail are automated.
If any problem arises in the process,
there's a risk that it may affect the entire order.
That's true.
Are you saying handwork can be more accurate?
Yes, that's correct.
Yes, you're right.
Equipment for such special tasks is not readily available.
You're impressive.
What was your major?
I majored in business administration.
Isn't my Nam Jin the best?
Hey, since when was he yours?
Women must know how to play hard to get.
He won't find you charming if you're that head over heels.
Seriously?
You don't find me charming?
Gosh, not at all. You're very charming.
Man Seok! I mean, sir.
That man. That man is here to see you.
That man? Who?
That... Oh, right. Mr. Choi Si Woo from Hyunkang.
Mr. Choi is here?
- Let him in. - Yes, sir.
We should get going, Seung Joo.
Right, you have to visit that inspection company. Get going.
I'll leave after checking the products.
Seung Joo, do you mind giving us some privacy?
Sorry?
Not at all.
We're off, Dad.
Why do you think he came to see my dad?
Wouldn't it be about manufacturing clothes from the second round?
That design requires a special process, you know.
No way. You really think he's here to ask my dad...
to manufacture the clothes?
The machine isn't being used.
There's no reason he shouldn't do it if the conditions are right.
Gosh, that's crazy.
I'll go back to the office after this visit,
so let's have a meeting when I'm back.
Okay, see you later.
I'd like Minhan to manufacture the clothes designed by my team.
What?
The manufacturing process for the design is very tricky.
Not many companies can handle it.
If you decide to take on the job,
I'll pay well above the industry average.
You are so brazen.
You plotted with your mother and made my brother-in-law...
steal my shares. Have you forgotten that?
And now, you're asking me to make your team's clothes.
That's nonsense.
It was your brother-in-law who stole your passwords...
on the share trading website and the security certificate.
We only did a block deal through due process.
Wasn't it your brother-in-law who did the wrong thing?
Furthermore,
you're also partly responsible since you failed to manage your employees.
Wait. What are you talking about?
Mr. Choi, did you also know about my dad's shares?
Yes, I knew.
What makes me even more upset...
is that you wanted to marry my daughter Seung Joo...
to get my shares.
No.
You also wanted my factory and the management rights over Minhan.
That is also true.
I pushed ahead with your engagement to Seung Joo without knowing that.
I almost ruined my only daughter's happiness...
for you and your mother's greed.
Do you think I'll do you that favor?
There's no way.
I'm sorry about what happened, but this is a different business.
Refusing to take up this work because of your personal feelings...
is not like you, Mr. Han.
What do you know about me?
I, Han Man Seok, would rather die...
than work with your team. So consider yourself informed.
If I become the successor of Hyunkang,
Minhan Group will lose its position in the industry. Will you be okay?
Now you're even threatening him?
Until a few days ago,
I thought you could be a nice person, Mr. Choi.
I'm very disappointed in you.
In fact, they say that you can't fix a person.
I understand.
I will forget that we had this conversation.
It's sold out at Pyeonghwa Mall and they reordered the clothes.
It's sold out at every retail store.
The Han Mi Ra effect is really amazing.
I don't know when we'll prepare for the third round if we're this busy.
They said we would have a meeting in the afternoon.
Then why aren't Mr. Ahn and our head designer coming?
Could they have gone somewhere else?
We didn't go anywhere.
Why would you say that to a person who's working so hard?
Where's Mr. Ahn? Didn't you go to Minhan with him?
He went to the inspection company. He'll be back shortly.
Mr. Koo, call him.
The holiday season begins next week,
so if we don't come up with a theme today,
we might have to work during the holidays.
If we can win by working during the holidays,
I will do that happily.
Since I saw something really upset earlier today,
I am so motivated now.
I'm in too.
My family will only grill me about when I'll get married,
and I'll get stressed out.
I would also rather work than get stressed out...
while working in the kitchen at my parents-in-laws' place.
The women in our team are all so scary. Right, Mr. Koo?
Yes, very much so.
Gosh. Seriously.
The other team's clothes keep selling out, but ours won't sell.
What's worse, it's difficult to make.
Be patient.
Mr. Choi went to Minhan, so let's hope for a good result.
What happens if they refuse to make our clothes?
We can try Inko Apparel in Incheon,
but I'm sure if they're able to make our clothes.
My goodness. I don't know why she designed...
such complicated clothes and cause us trouble.
Why?
I'm sorry.
Why would you be so mean to Yeon Ji?
Did she know it'd turn out like this?
How did it go, Mr. Choi?
I don't think we can work with Minhan.
Place a production order to Yujin Textiles for now.
I'll meet the point of contact of Inko Apparel next week.
The weekend starts tomorrow, and the holidays start next week.
When shall we have a meeting about the theme?
I think we all have to work this weekend.
Wrap up your ideas and let's have a meeting tomorrow.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
The topic of the third round is "Nature".
Share your ideas for the theme.
"Nature"... "Nature"...
When I hear the word, "nature",
I can think of only mountains, rivers, green fields, and oceans.
Isn't that too vague?
I think it's too broad.
How about we narrow it down...
to animals or plants in nature...
and come up with a theme?
This is just my opinion. That's all.
How about we use natural dyes to make our clothes?
- Natural dyes? - Yes.
I'm saying that we could find materials in nature...
and use them to make clothes that are good for health.
That's a good idea.
If we take your idea, we'll have to be involved...
in making fabrics in this round of the contest.
If we use pansies, we can dye fabrics purple.
And we make reddish-brown with adzuki beans.
We can make various colors. It's a good idea.
How about we use medicinal herbs?
When I was a child, a lady in my neighborhood used natural dyes.
I saw her dye fabrics in safflower seed water.
That's a good idea,
fabrics dyed with natural materials are usually stiff.
It's hard to make clothes just as you design.
Then let's make fabric samples and make clothes with them,
and if there's any problem, we'll revise our design.
We can try several times.
Who would call you timid, Mr. Koo?
You're so proactive.
I know. What has gotten into him?
All right. Good.
For this round, let's use natural materials including medicinal herbs,
and make clothes that are beneficial for the human body.
Wear health, not clothes.
That's a good concept.
I like that.
Let's use that phrase for the marketing.
Okay. Good.
Let's wrap up the meeting now.
Designers, please start designing.
Okay.
Can I talk to you briefly, Mr. Ahn?
Sorry? Oh, okay.
What?
Are you saying that Si Woo was involved in stealing his shares?
Yes. That's not all.
In return for getting engaged to me, he demanded the shares,
the management rights over Minhan, and the factory.
No way.
I thought just like you did and was shocked.
He's asking my dad to make his team's clothes after all he did.
Isn't it ridiculous?
Mr. Choi hasn't changed at all.
He said that if he becomes the successor of Hyunkang,
Minhan will lose its position in the industry threatening my dad.
Is that true?
I heard him say it with my own ears.
Could he have just said it because he became impatient...
due to the second round deadline?
Do you really want to side with Mr. Choi right now?
No. I'm not siding with him.
You're driving me insane.
Now, I can understand my dad's concerns.
What do you mean?
You should know how to be sly when it's for your girlfriend.
But you're too busy taking care of other people...
and so you make your girlfriend lonely just like he said.
What do you mean by that?
Are you saying that you're lonely because of me?
Yes, Mr. Bang.
Nam Jin, by any chance...
do you want to eat dinner with me?
Dinner?
Yes. I have something to tell you too.
Your mom won't even pick up her phone.
I have no one talk to.
No one cares about me.
It's just that I'm so lonely.
Where are you now?
Okay. I'll come to where you are. Yes.
I guess you have another person to take care of.
Mr. Bang said he has something to tell me.
I booked tickets for a movie. Should I cancel it again?
Well... Seung Joo.
Let's go to the movies tomorrow.
We can visit my grandpa's grave, eat something delicious,
and then go to the movies, right?
I like you because you're caring, nice,
warm-hearted, and right-minded.
But sometimes, I hope...
you put me before all the other people.
I'm a woman too after all.
Wait...
Gosh.
What? It's Mr. Heo's birthday tomorrow?
Yes.
Then we should do something for him.
Call him and tell him to come over tomorrow.
Gosh, no. He'll yell at me for making a fuss about it.
I just want to take him out for a meal.
That's not enough. Both Nam Jin and I...
are incredibly grateful for everything he's done for us.
We have to cook a birthday dinner for him.
Then why don't you call him yourself?
- Me? - He'll scold me if I say that.
The matching outfits by Mr. Ahn's team keep selling out.
All stores are contacting us to place additional orders.
What about the designs by Mr. Choi's team?
Because Ms. Choi made all the stores obligated to order them,
they ordered just enough to meet the minimum requirement.
The stores haven't sold much of them though.
Who manufactures them?
Yujin Textiles in Daegu?
Their equipment is old, so they're looking for another factory.
Okay.
Oh, right. What about the orphanage director's wife?
Have you found her?
Her son is in the US for a professor exchange program,
so I've been trying to contact him.
I'll let you know as soon as I manage to get a hold of him.
Okay, thank you.
Si Woo won't reach out to Minhan, will he?
Yes, Lawyer Heo Chung San speaking.
Hello, Mr. Heo. It's me, Nam Jin's mom.
Oh, yes. How can I help you, Ms. Yang?
I heard tomorrow is your burp...
I mean, your bulk... No, I mean,
I heard it's your birthday tomorrow.
Yes.
How did you know?
I'd like to make some seaweed goop...
I mean, I'd like to make some seaweed soup for you tomorrow.
It's okay. There's no need.
Thank you kindly for your offer.
If you say no, I'll be embraced...
I mean, I'll be embarrassed.
I'll prepare lunch for you. You have to come.
I mean, I look forward to seeing you tomorrow.
- Thank you. - Have a great day.
Thank you.
- Did you rent a car? - Yes.
I guess you're visiting your family back home for the holiday.
I have no one to visit for the holiday.
It's for work.
I... I have to go.
What? You're leaving?
Already?
A nice gig came up.
Still, you can't just take off during your shift like this.
In just 3 days, I'll earn what I'd make in 3 months here.
What's this gig? It pays so much.
My client is asking me to get rid of something.
Get rid of what? The client is paying you a lot for it.
Is it a bomb or something?
A bomb? Who?
Dae Sik, did you go on a blind date?
Gosh, not at all.
By the way, what does a bomb have to do with a blind date?
Hang on, did you clock off already?
It seems that everyone there can leave right on the dot.
Has everyone in your team left?
Come in.
Hey, Jin Ah.
You should get going first.
Without you?
I'm going to stay quite late in the reference room today.
I have a lot of research to do for the third round.
You still have to eat dinner.
Let's go. You can come back and work after dinner.
You should eat at home.
And I'll bring your stuff tomorrow.
What's with you today? This is hurting my feelings.
I want to impress Ms. Choi.
It wasn't easy for her to approve of our relationship.
I should at least keep my promise to her.
I promised her that I'd go home. I never said I wouldn't have dates.
What is the most important thing to us now?
Isn't it the third round of the contest?
Then we should be focused solely on it.
Only then will she grow fond of me.
You're amazing, Jin Ah.
All right, I'll have dinner at home.
You're amazing too. Thanks for listening to me.
- How about I order you some sushi? - No, it's okay.
I'm a tough cookie, and I never skip meals,
so don't worry about me today. Just go home and make her happy.
Spending time with you gives her the most joy, you know.
My mom will come around soon and learn...
how thoughtful and caring you are.
My, how refreshing. It's so good.
Hey, Nam Jin.
Excuse me, we need another shot glass here.
I won't be drinking.
Oh, thanks.
- Oh, my. - What did you want to tell me?
Right, it's about...
Well, you see...
I'm curious about something.
Does Ms. Choi Soo Hee have...
a rival at work? Or is there anyone who has...
a hostile relationship with her?
Not that I know of.
After Grandfather's death,
she gained most control over the company.
Really?
Then do you know if there's anyone she fears...
or might feel threatened by?
I don't think she'd ever fear or feel threatened by anyone.
Right, Choi Geum Soon...
was fearless even when she was young.
Are you sure you're not mistaken about that?
She said she's not from Hongcheon.
I'm sure she wants to deny it altogether.
She can deny it all she wants, but it'll be useless.
She's indebted to me, so she can't keep denying it.
Indebted? What do you mean?
Oh, never mind.
Well, how's your mom?
Is she doing well?
Why do you ask? Do you miss her?
Yes. I miss her, of course.
When we used to live together with our baby...
was the happiest time of my life.
Then why did you torture her emotionally?
Because I was angry with her.
She was always like,
"Do you want Nam Jin to be the son of an ex-convict?"
She kept getting me riled up.
If Mom can feel your sincerity,
she'll want to see you again.
So you should work hard...
and try to be a better person. Okay?
And don't drink too much.
Make sure you don't skip meals.
Here.
I'm home.
Hello, sir.
Are you already turning into a workaholic?
Why call me "sir" at home?
You were working until now?
I guess you're swamped. I feel bad for you.
- Did you study for the quiz? - Yes.
I guess my brain has aged too. I keep getting so confused.
Well, shall we do the quiz now?
Who's our point-of-contact for Youngjin Printing?
Assistant Manager Lee Pil Sun.
Oh, good. Specialized in what?
Design and printing.
Well done. All the studying has paid off.
I've never seen that bag before. Did you buy it?
Yes, I only have small purses,
so I bought one that's big enough for documents.
Guess how much it was.
I'm not sure. 100 dollars?
- 200 dollars? - 10 dollars.
What? Are you serious?
You used to only buy designer purses.
You bought a 10-dollar bag?
I can't afford designer purses with my salary.
Look, isn't it nice?
Because I ooze natural elegance,
this doesn't look cheap at all.
You're absolutely right.
Everything you wear and carry looks expensive.
I know, right?
This is so nice.
It's Nam Jin. Can I talk to you briefly?
Come in.
What is it?
Is it true that you were involved in stealing Mr. Han's shares?
Yes. That's true.
Then were you going to get engaged to Seung Joo...
to get those shares?
The shares, the factory,
and the management rights over Minhan.
Is it also true that you threatened Mr. Han...
saying Minhan will have a hard time if you inherit the company?
It wasn't a threat. It was a heads-up.
I thought you were changing.
I thought you wouldn't kick out your employees for your interest...
or squeeze out the subsidiaries like you did before.
Was I wrong?
Are you still saying the same thing?
You're the one who hasn't changed at all.
Aren't you ashamed to face the person you love?
You'll intrigue yourself into a high position like that...
and do more wrong things to keep your position.
Can you show yourself doing so to your loving family?
You're the type of person who always chooses the hard way.
There's nothing you can get by playing by the book...
so stubbornly like you do.
Now, I can see what Grandpa was worried about.
He said that you learned revenge and grudge as you grew up,
so you don't know how to co-exist with others.
He felt so bad about that.
Ideal and reality are two different things.
Idealists like you...
can never fit in this world.
So try and struggle to the last moment.
You will only realize the reality.
I'm sorry,
I can't give you Grandpa's Hyunkang no matter what.
I won't let you cause the people I love...
distress again.
It won't go the way you want it to be.
In order to protect my people,
I will make sure I'll be the successor of Hyunkang.
(It's My Life)
- Where are you going? - Are you new?
- Discipline him properly. - Yes, Director Choi.
- He's a director? - It's smaller than I thought.
- Mom. - What did I do?
He'll inherit a large company. Then why is he so petty?
Stop it. Please.
Why are you looking for Choi Geum Soon?
Why are you asking that again?
I wonder if it has anything to do with stealing Nam Jin.
What are you talking about?