(It's My Life)
(Episode 119)
Are you worried about something?
If my mom attends the press conference,
many people will point fingers at her and criticize her.
Probably.
That being said,
I'm going to be there on her behalf.
What?
That is...
the only thing I can do...
for my mom.
I'll go with you.
What? No, don't. You're pregnant.
I can't let you be there.
Don't be like this, okay?
Don't you know that husband and wife are one flesh?
I'll do everything with you.
Not that though.
You can't go. I've clearly told you that you can't go.
My mom told you that I'm stubborn, right?
I'm getting sleepy.
I'm not sure why I'm so sleepy these days.
Jin Ah, you said that I make you want to live.
You see,
whenever I think about you and Woo Jin,
I want to live a very good life.
Let's go to bed.
You'll go to Ms. Choi's press conference on her behalf?
Yes. The public sentiment toward us has been very negative...
since Great-uncle got the article about Mom published.
Some people are saying they should boycott our products.
That press conference will be very stressful for Mom.
But what are you going to do there?
I'll tell them the truth and beg for forgiveness on behalf of her.
No matter what anyone says, she's still my mom.
Then I should be there too.
You'll come too?
She's my mom too, you know.
This is kind of touching.
You haven't forgotten that I'll be there too, right?
You're coming too?
I'm part of the family now, you know.
I'm a wife to Si Woo, a sister-in-law to you,
a mom to Woo Jin,
and a daughter-in-law to Mother.
I told her she can't come because things might get quite tense,
but she's being so stubborn.
Can you stop her, Nam Jin?
Gosh no.
How could I stop her?
Didn't you know how stubborn she is?
I'll have Mom use this office for the time being.
If you need to have meetings with her, you can do it here.
I can use Team One's office.
There's no office for her to use because of Mr. Jo.
You two are very thoughtful.
(Chief Legal Officer Heo Chung San)
Yes, Ms. Yang.
I have to talk to you about something.
Can we meet up briefly?
Of course.
Yes, I'll come down now.
- Hello. - My gosh.
Hello.
You should've just come to my office.
Gosh, it seems like there's a lot going on within the company now.
I didn't think it'd be appropriate...
to visit you in your office to discuss a personal matter.
A personal matter?
It's...
about that jerk, Cheol Sang.
About Mr. Bang Cheol Sang?
Why? Did he cause trouble again?
He's saying he quit,
but he also mentioned a written apology, so I was wondering...
if he caused trouble and got fired.
I don't know what he did, but if it's not something serious,
could you please let him keep his job...
just until Nam Jin starts his own business?
It's true that I asked him to submit a written apology,
but we've confirmed that he had nothing to do with what happened.
You don't need to worry.
I'm relieved.
Do you...
still worry about him?
It's not because I worry about him.
Actually,
I asked him...
to invest in Nam Jin's business.
I was just worried that he might decide not to invest...
if he got fired before Nam Jin starts his business.
He's one fickle-minded man.
I see. I understand.
Frankly, it's not an exaggeration to say that he ended up...
with all that money without lifting a finger.
Later on, when Nam Jin is in urgent need...
for extra funds to start his business,
what if he goes on a power trip using that money?
You don't need to worry.
Oh, right.
This is for you.
What is this?
It's a blanket for your knees.
I noticed that your office can get quite cold.
What's that saying?
They say that seniors can freeze to death on cold spring days.
Well...
I'm not saying you're old.
Please don't get me wrong.
Thank you for this.
After I tie up loose ends for the important projects,
we should have dinner together.
I'd love that.
Ms. Heo will be happy to hear that as well.
This time, not with In Sook.
I'd like to have dinner with just you,
just the two of us.
Sorry?
Us? Just the two of us?
- Mr. Bang. - Yes, sir.
We will annul the decision to terminate your employment,
so please work harder.
Pardon?
Mr. Heo annulled your termination?
Yes. That's what I said.
Oh, no. Hey, we're finished.
He must've watched the CCTV footage of the cafe.
What do I do?
If my wife finds out, she'll get furious and ask me for a divorce.
I can't believe this.
What are you going to do?
This is all your fault, Mr. Jo.
Why are you blaming me?
Ji Young, you added a few words.
When did I do that?
I didn't say anything. I was sitting there quietly.
Goodness, you guys.
Fighting each other won't solve anything.
You should come up with a plan.
A plan? What kind of plan?
I think...
Gosh. My body itches.
You see, whenever I try to seriously think about something,
my entire body itches.
Living my life without thinking about anything...
is good for my health. Gosh, it's so itchy.
I'm off. Darn. It itches so much.
Cheol Sang.
What's this?
Mr. Ahn, you should check this out.
What is it?
"Hyunkang Carries out Major Personnel Change".
"Ahn Seok Jae, the advisor of Hyunkang, said that he admits..."
"that the criminal act done by the former managing director..."
"happened because of the family management system."
"He added that the company will hire a management expert..."
"and strive to recover the damaged reputation..."
and to regain trust."
My goodness. Mr. Ahn Seok Jae struck first, right?
Yes. He's using the public sentiment to kick Mr. Heo out...
and to make sure that Mr. Ahn and Mr. Choi...
lose their footing.
What should we do, Mr. Ahn?
I'll step out briefly.
This is serious.
(Chief Legal Officer Heo Chung San)
- Let's sit down. - Okay.
How could this happen?
We've organized the press conference two days later.
I didn't know Mr. Ahn Seok Jae would make a move so quickly.
If he wants to hire a management expert,
he can put forth his opinion at the annual shareholders' meeting.
Why do you think he's manipulating the media already?
Hyunkang has only a few float shares.
And most of the shares are held by you two.
Mr. Ahn Seok Jae's shares were transferred to Si Woo a year ago.
So he must know that his opinion won't influence...
the shareholders' decision at the meeting.
So he's planning to sabotage us,
the largest shareholders, through media manipulation,
and make the shareholders accept his suggestion at the meeting.
That's correct.
Whatever we say at the press conference will sound like excuses.
Is there any solution?
I think there is a solution.
At this point,
the shareholders will have no choice but to agree on...
hiring a management expert.
You are incredible, Mr. Ahn.
Ms. Choi will step down by herself...
as soon as the collaboration ends.
Nam Jin already said that he will leave the company.
And Mr. Heo has no choice but to resign.
As for Si Woo,
we can keep him as a director...
and relegate him to a petty job.
I'll make a list of candidates for the management expert...
- before the shareholders' meeting. - Good.
Make a plan to make your son the strongest candidate.
Okay. It looks nice.
- Pay attention to the details. - Okay.
- The fabric doesn't fade, right? - It doesn't.
(Yeon Sil)
Yes, Yeon Sil.
Dad? Okay. I'll head over right now.
Why? What's the matter?
My dad collapsed.
- What? - I'll step out briefly.
Jae Yun, what are you doing here?
He took Man Seok to the hospital.
Pardon?
Man Seok almost collapsed when he visited Song Printing.
Jae Yun helped him right away. Or else, it could've been worse.
Where is Dad?
He took his medication and fell asleep.
Hey. Seung Joo.
Dad, are you all right?
Yes. I feel a little better since I took a nap.
Is it because you overworked yourself too much?
I worked late for the past few days because I had a lot of work to do.
It affected my health right away.
I guess I have aged.
What are you talking about?
You still look young and fabulous.
Can't you stay instead of going to the US?
What?
I don't want to let you go.
You are my only child.
I don't want to grow old while missing you.
I understand you must be upset.
It must be unbearably painful now...
that you broke up with Nam Jin.
But you will forget him eventually over time.
Do you really think so?
Of course.
Everyone else overcomes a breakup like that.
They meet and break up with someone and have their hearts broken.
That's what most people's lives are like.
Seeing that you're working so hard,
I think I can stop worrying about you.
You've been worrying about me so much, haven't you?
Of course, I have. My only soulmate was suffering.
How could I not worry about you?
Thank you, Mr. Jang.
I am very lucky.
I have two smart, upright sons.
I also have good friends like you and Mr. Lee.
Gosh. Thank you for appreciating that.
It's Mr. Lee.
Speak of the man. Right?
Why didn't you pick up faster?
I picked up right away.
Make sure Ms. Choi doesn't look at her phone.
Don't even turn on the TV.
Why?
Mr. Ahn Seok Jae did an interview, and he said things...
to take down Ms. Choi, Nam Jin, and Si Woo.
What if Ms. Choi reads the article and becomes shocked?
I understand.
What...
What does this mean?
Why?
Mr. Ahn Seok Jae...
said that he will dismiss the current CEO...
and hire a management expert in an interview.
I can't let them take over Hyunkang.
I must come up with a plan.
Calm down, Ms. Choi.
Let's discuss with Nam Jin and Si Woo tomorrow, okay?
Dae Sik.
Take this medicine.
Digestive medicine will make you feel better.
No. I can't.
I heard you should be careful when taking medicine during pregnancy.
Are you pregnant?
I'm the one who's pregnant.
Right.
I just have sympathy morning sickness.
Okay. Thank you.
Yeon Ji.
You should just take him home.
He's been retching all day long. The customers can't stand it.
All right. I'm sorry, Seon Hui.
Let's go, Dae Sik.
Okay.
See you tomorrow, Seon Hui.
Why are you so heavy?
This is good. You can take advantage of this and lose some weight.
I've lost some weight already.
Whatever!
- Hello. - Oh, hi.
Dad.
Hey, what's wrong with Dae Sik? Is he sick?
No, he's fine.
He's just experiencing morning sickness in Yeon Ji's place.
Morning sickness?
Dae Sik is experiencing morning sickness?
Goodness, he's really something.
Goodness.
I need some time to get everything done before I leave for the day...
- so wait a few minutes. - Okay, no problem.
Let's see.
Hey, Seon Hui.
If a woman, whom I was never attracted to,
made my heart flutter, what does it mean?
What do you think? I guess you like her.
I like her?
Gosh, nonsense. You mean, I have feelings for Ms. Heo?
I only like Ms. Choi. She's the only one for me.
Ms. Heo?
Why would she make your heart flutter?
Do you have a heart problem or what?
Oh, right. That must be it. It's my heart.
There have been so many problems and stressful incidents...
that my heart can't function optimally these days.
That's it! That has to be it. Yes.
My gosh.
That evil old man.
How sly and underhanded.
Who does he think he is? How dare he try to oust Mr. Heo?
That's what I'm saying.
He had such a hostile relationship with Chairman Ahn.
Chairman Ahn obviously knew what that evil, greedy man...
was after.
Hold on. If he ousts Mr. Heo...
and hires a management expert,
what will happen to Si Woo?
He'll just keep his director title but won't have any power.
I'm worried.
Nam Jin will leave the company after the collaboration project...
so it won't affect him,
but what's Si Woo going to do?
What?
What about Si Woo?
It doesn't look like your son-in-law...
can become the CEO of Hyunkang.
Who said that? Who spewed such nonsense?
Some evil old man.
"Evil old man"? Who?
Lawyer Heo Chung San?
- What? What did you just say? - I...
cannot take this anymore.
- How could you say that? - What is your problem?
- What did I do? - Stop right there!
Gosh, that woman.
Eat this chocolate when you feel sleepy while driving.
It's my emergency food,
but I'll share it with you since you're quite special.
Seung Joo is seeing someone.
I think she's still keeping her distance from him,
but Man Seok and my sister really want them to date.
It seems like they might move to the US together.
Well, thanks for everything today.
You'll have to keep thanking me from now on.
This was our third date.
I went with your suggestion and went on three dates with you,
but I don't feel anything.
And I'm leaving soon.
I'll get in touch when I'm in the US.
No, please don't.
Shouldn't we at least shake hands as our final goodbye?
Sure.
Get in touch with me anytime if you ever need someone to listen.
I can be a great listener.
Hey.
If you...
ever need someone to listen, feel free to call me.
I can be a great listener.
That line...
I didn't want to hear it ever again.
Well, then. Goodbye.
Seung Joo, no matter where you are...
and who you're with,
I hope you can always smile.
I'll always be rooting for you.
Calm down, please.
Let's talk to Nam Jin and Si Woo first, okay?
No. I'll sort this out myself.
Hello, Ms. Choi.
Mr. Jo is inside, right?
Yes, he is.
But he told me not to let anyone in.
What...
What are you doing?
How dare you barge into this office?
Am I not allowed to be in this office?
What?
We were having a very important conversation. Leave this instant.
Did you do that interview...
to show everyone how determined you are...
to make Hyunkang all yours?
I'm trying my best to restore Hyunkang's reputation...
and public image, which you ruined.
How could you say that to me?
I made you a managing director...
despite your incompetence because I valued your diligence.
How dare you stab me in the back like this?
You're out of line, Managing Director Choi.
She no longer has that title.
You're our managing director now.
This woman no longer has anything to do with the company.
I'm Choi Soo Hee.
I swear on my own name.
If anyone messes...
with the company or my family,
I absolutely won't forgive that person.
What? What did you say?
I definitely won't let this slide.
- Why you... - Mom.
Let's go, Mom.
I've made arrangements so that you can use Si Woo's office for now.
Getting worked up like this isn't good for you.
I apologize.
My mother hasn't fully recovered yet.
Please continue with your conversation.
Wait, that's...
Goodness.
Hold on.
What is that punk up to?
I don't think you need to be worried, sir.
No. We shouldn't underestimate him.
He is definitely up to something.
(Letter of Resignation)
(Chief Legal Officer Heo Chung San)
Mr. Kim, come in for a second.
Yes, sir.
Process this letter of resignation before the end of the day.
Whose is it?
- It's Director Choi Si Woo's. - Pardon?
Just do as I say.
Yes, sir.
Please do as Nam Jin tells you...
without asking any questions.
What are you going to do?
Even a well thought out plan...
is bound to have a flaw.
You trust me and Si Woo, right?
(It's My Life)
Say goodbye to Mr. Ahn before you leave.
You'll feel bad if you leave without saying goodbye to him.
Nam Jin, it's me, Seung Joo.
I'd like to take a walk. Would you be okay?
Of course.
Gosh. That sly old man.
You can vote 1 of the 3 candidates.
The new CEO of Hyunkang chosen by the shareholders is...