–Wait! –Stop!
–Goodness. –Thank you.
Gosh, that was close.
She looks so much like me.
–Come on, stop joking. –Seriously. Look at the left side.
–Gosh, stop the nonsense. –Don't "gosh" me.
–Not at all. –Quiet, quiet, quiet!
Do you think this is your room?
Do not talk so loudly in public.
When I was younger, we made sure to have...
...good manners in public. Didn't you learn any
etiquette in school?
You probably only studied Korean, English, and math...
...so you didn't care about that.
This proves why the education system
of this country is a mess.
What is this world coming to? Quiet!
Darn it.
Who is it?
Come on, man. I'm on my way! Stop calling me!
Hey, come to Grandma's Hangover Soup.
–Sounds great. –They're closed today.
They're closed today. What?
Ms. Yoon, how long have you been standing there?
Hey, they're closed.
There's a sundae soup place next door.
Their soup is killer.
They make their sundae with sticky rice,
so it's great.
–Let's order some pig's stomach to––
–Quiet!
According to your etiquette textbook...
...it says you must keep your manners
when you speak to another person...
...instead of talking casually to them.
Above all, before you tell anyone else
that they are loud or whatever...
...that they have no etiquette or manners,
you should display manners first.
Have some public etiquette.
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(Episode 2: Am I an Old Fogey or a Senior?)
Mr. Choi, let's exercise a little. Yes.
(One Dozen Exercise: The official process
for them to begin their day at 8:50 a.m.)
Ji–won, it's exercise time. You have to exercise.
I was told to finish this by 9:30 a.m.
You should have begun after the exercise.
Pardon? What?
No, nothing.
Gosh, that little...
I really don't understand why we do that exercise.
If they're so concerned about our health,
they can stop holding company dinners.
Yes, I'm reading them.
One Dozen Office?
Aren't they a bit too old–fashioned?
How did they last till the finals?
I know that they are famous for their diaries.
The person in charge seems pretty competent.
The person's pretty aggressive and got promoted
unbelievably quickly.
The manager's called a living legend
in their industry.
I heard the manager's pretty young too.
Is she as pretty as I am?
(Yoon Hee–soo, M Bookstore's Planning and Marketing Team Leader)
(Eight years into her career, confident, outspoken, a simpleton)
I'm just joking.
He's a guy. A man.
I see. How old is he?
About the same age as you, I think.
I'll send you a list of companies that applied.
Okay, thank you.
(List of Companies)
(Sales and Planning Department, Deputy Manager Kang Baek–ho)
Sir, can you head over to One Dozen Office in Yeouido...
...instead of M Bookstore?
I like the concept...
...and the materials that you attached
are fresh and great.
Do it over.
What? Why?
I told you to stick to the format.
The things I put together...
...do not go well with the format that Ms. Lee has given me.
It's too normal and old–fashioned.
I see.
Is the company's format too tacky to contain your
amazing ideas, Ji–won?
There are rules in a company for a good reason.
It may look like nothing to you...
...but small rules must be kept well
for the whole company to operate well.
Of course, that includes the morning exercise.
You aren't used to these things because it's your first time here.
If you are unsure of something...
...make sure you ask Yu–jin and learn from her.
She is your immediate senior.
–Isn't that right, Yu–jin? –Yes.
I will teach him well.
All right, let's stack our hands to wish for our success...
...in launching our brand in M Bookstore.
On the count of three, it's "One Dozen,
One Dozen, we can do it!"
Okay? One, two, three.
–One Dozen, One Dozen, we can do it!
–We can do it.
Come on, get up and do it.
All right, let's keep our spirits up.
–One, two, three. One Dozen, One Dozen!
–One Dozen, One Dozen, we can do it!
Okay. Let's keep up the good work.
I mean...
...why are there so many rules in writing up a simple proposal?
It takes much longer to fix the format
than to write the content.
And there are a few things you need to fix.
Where?
–Right here. –I see. Right.
And... Yes, right here.
I see. Okay.
And this needs to be fixed too.
–This one. –Man.
You should fix them, right?
–Yes, right. –Take it.
Ji–won, do you have anything to say?
No, I don't.
Okay.
–You may go then. –Okay.
In an organization, rules are very important.
The small cogs of an organization must move according to the rules...
...for the entire organization to move smoothly in harmony.
When your superior points out your mistakes...
...saying you're sorry and that you will fix
the mistake...
...is one of the rules too.
Yes, right.
He's new, so I understand how he might not know.
(Generation)
The previous generations have given various names to
the next generations.
There is Generation 386 that brought about the
change in the age...
...and there is Generation X, which led the development
of pop culture.
Then we go past Generation N, which is used
to using the Internet.
And now we're in the generation of people born in the '90s.
(And)
There's an expression called "Sampo Generation."
If I were to describe people who were born in the
'90s in a nutshell...
...they are those who seek definite happiness of the present.
They've seen people born in the '70s
who lived through the IMF era...
...and those who were born in the '80s
who lived through...
...the financial crisis of 2008.
I believe it's the generation that learned
there is no reward...
...in staying loyal or working hard and that you don't
keep one job for long.
They call it "living a simple life in this complicated world."
There is something that those who were born
in the '90s say.
They live according to their own way,
but they also ask for a guideline.
They are solidly grounded in principles.
So things that were obvious to the generations before...
...may not be too obvious for them.
Mr. Park, about Deputy Manager Kang.
He only took the new guy and began to work with him.
Do you think he's trying to create
his own clique?
I guess the rumor was true.
That he was appointed from above as an assassin.
Then what about Yu–jin?
What about her?
I mean, Mr. Kang chose her too.
Does this mean she's in his clique?
Why are you so slow?
It's easy to boss Yu–jin around to make her do this and that.
He probably took her to make her organize
some materials.
My gosh.
Ji–won.
Why haven't you read the text message
I sent you yesterday?
Oh, my phone was on silent.
I didn't know.
Send me all the materials you put together...
...regarding M Bookstore immediately.
It'll be much faster for me to organize them.
Yes, I'll give it to you right away.
Can you tell me the important things
regarding work in person...
...while I am still at the office?
I cannot check my phone often once I get off work.
Why?
–What? –Why can't you check your phone?
Do I have to tell you the reason too?
–What? –And...
...if there is anything I can do to improve,
can you tell me that yourself?
Don't go off telling on me to Mr. Kang.
Hey, it's not like that.
It's because you don't listen to...
...me.
Yes, I asked Mr. Kang to talk to him.
I did not tell on him.
He just won't listen to me.
He always says, "Why?"
"Why should I do that?"
He's always like that. I really don't want to
talk to him either.
Does he think I texted him at that hour
because I wanted to?
Mr. Park was breathing down my neck about the materials.
Gosh, what do you expect me to do?
–Goodness. –Lee Yu–jin.
If the new guy is acting up, you should have told me.
Why did you talk to Kang Baek–ho about him?
I'm your boss. Me. Not Kang Baek–ho.
Make sure you take the right side.
Okay.
Anyway, did you find anything suspicious
about Kang Baek–ho?
Anything suspicious? Like what?
You know, like saying weird things or showing weird signs.
–No. –Forget it.
Man, you're so slow, and you never think
anything through.
That's why your three–year career self
is being edged out by a three–day guy.
I can't believe how he comes to work
one minute before 9:00.
And what was he doing while all of his
superiors exercised?
He's not the only one who works around here.
Kids these days have no manners, no idea, and no sense.
What will you do with him?
It's not like...
–...I can just talk some sense into him.
–What?
Nothing.
What's the rule of thumb for working in an office?
It's command and discipline. Command and discipline.
Pester him in just the right way...
...to get him on your side, just as I have
done charismatically!
What did you say? "Why is he nagging me?
Why doesn't he do it himself?"
What? I didn't say that.
I will show you...
...a little example of how you should pester him.
Follow me.
Hey, new guy.
–Do you have a girlfriend? –No.
I don't either. Then what should you do?
You should find one of your friends and set me up with her,
shouldn't you?
Are you insane? And out of your senses.
You're subway line 4, exit 1, 41 years old.
–No one thinks so. –Everyone thinks so.
–Get a hold of yourself. –Be quiet.
Why aren't you saying anything? Your superior is talking to you.
–Why? Can't you do it? –I do have...
–...just one female friend. –You do?
–Yes. –Is she pretty?
Yes.
–Is she really pretty? –Yes.
She's a friend from college.
She's really pretty and smart, so she was really
popular with the guys.
–But... –But?
I saw her Instagram yesterday.
She'll give birth next month and enter a postnatal care center.
Why are you laughing? Stop laughing.
–What's so funny? –This.
Unbelievable.
Hey, what's so funny?
–Let me laugh with you. –I have no idea!
–What did you say? –What?
–No, nothing. –You punk.
–Hey, just get married, will you? –Yes?
That jerk.
He has been trying to discipline me...
...but I'd rather do work instead of doing that.
Then he'll show off about how he's doing
overtime later.
He's pathetic. Pathetic.
Back in my day...
...I got down on my hands and knees when my superior said something.
Why? Because they were like the sky to me.
But kids these days get too spoiled by their parents as they grow up...
...so they're ill–mannered toward their superiors.
They do not care about order. That was unimaginable
back in my day.
We should send all of them back to the military.
Where did Ji–won serve his mandatory military service?
Back in my day, we were all disciplined
starting from our time in the military.
Back in my day... Back in my day...
Gosh, I'm craving some latte.
("Latte" is "horse," sounds like "back in my day"
in Korean)
There is an Internet meme that became popular...
...among the younger generation.
"Latte is horse. "
It's how they make fun of an old fogey.
(Back in my day...)
The way people tried to assert their authority...
...to try to teach and force someone
to act a certain way...
...has existed since the ancient times
in different manners and forms.
"Back in my day" is the one line...
...that old fogeys of the 21st century use
the most. But is it grammatically correct?
(Korean Language Studies Office)
When someone says "back in my day"...
...grammatically speaking, "my day" used is incorrectly.
"My" is a pronoun...
...and "day" is a noun in a singular form.
But to use "my" and "day" together...
...it must be used in a plural form since they spent
multiple days in the past.
One should say "back in my days" instead.
"It was completely insane. It's crazy.
You really shouldn't live like that."
The psychology behind...
...people saying such things...
...is wanting to scream out how great and talented they are...
...for someone to acknowledge them.
We must understand that first.
You should pity them...
...and try to encourage them whenever these people
say such things...
...by telling them things like...
"Wow, really? That's amazing."
You may hold a lower position socially...
...but psychologically speaking...
...you received a chance to show that person...
...that you are at least more
psychologically mature.
(I Hate Going to Work)
The new guy?
It's my way or the highway with him.
He's pretty unique. I like him.
What's with those eyes?
–What? –My way, my foot.
A guy like him who acts high and mighty
is sure to cause trouble.
But everything he says is true.
It's not like he causes any harm. And he's pretty
talented at work too.
Compared to him, Yu–jin is...
...too used to the organizational culture.
She's too conscious of others.
They were both born in the '90s. How can they be so different?
You're right. I saw how...
...Yu–jin was putting together the proposal for M
Bookstore all alone.
What good can come from holding on to all the work by yourself?
Is she "my way" too?
Yu–jin is too unresourceful.
Yu–jin is too soft–hearted...
...so she couldn't say anything to that new kid.
Did you see her before?
"What? Oh, it's not that I told on you."
No, you have to put your arms like this.
"What?"
–"What?" –What is Yu–jin going to do?
–This is bad. –"What?"
–Stop it. –Okay.
The business launch meeting was canceled?
It's not just postponed, but it suddenly got canceled?
I just got a call.
It looks like the M Bookstore project
has had a bit of a change.
The person in charge is headed here to explain the situation herself.
She's coming here in person?
Hello.
I'm sorry I came so suddenly in the midst of your busy day.
I am Yoon Hee–soo, team leader of Planning and
Marketing at M Bookstore.
Wow, she's so pretty.
Where should I put this?
–Goodness, I'll get–– –No, I will.
It must be heavy.
They're having a talk right now, so can you wait just a little?
Nice to meet you. I'm Yoon Hee–soo.
Hello, I am Yoon Hee–soo, from Planning and
Marketing at M Bookstore.
There is this new project we are about to
begin at my company.
I came to One Dozen to make a proposal.
Oh, the atmosphere here?
Well, yes. It's normal.
But in this industry, we say something is normal
when it's not great.
–Found her. –What?
–He found her. –Where?
(Speaking in Spanish)
–What's with you? –Do you speak Spanish too?
Gosh, our new guy is too talented and knows so many
different languages.
Kids these days can do everything, can't they?
This is it.
"Miss Yoon Hee–soo...
...is the heroine behind the current success of M Bookstore.
When she contacts your company...
...your products can immediately become
a steady seller.
People say she has the Midas touch in the industry."
If she's that famous, why aren't there any Korean
articles on her?
She doesn't like to be noticed.
Did you ask all of your connections?
It's official information from the
Human Resources of M Bookstore.
Yoon Hee–soo.
Thirty–four years old.
This is her eighth year at M Bookstore.
A Planning and Marketing team leader.
Two years ago, one of her colleagues
was dismissed unfairly.
–Let's add pink. –Are you a princess in pink?
You always want everything to be pink.
Senior Manager! This is so inhumane.
You must reinstate Ms. Lee.
If you don't, I will eat here, sleep here,
and take a leak here too!
Goodness.
Wait, Ms. Yoon. What's wrong?
Why are you––
–Why are you all sitting around? –She sounds loyal...
–...unlike someone. –She is...
...the official entertainer and the life of
M Bookstore's parties.
She is famous for surviving...
–Are you okay?
–...to the end of any drinking party...
...regardless of what they drink or how much they drink.
–Gosh. –That is why...
–Where's the third round? Let's go.
–...she knows many people's weaknesses.
Wow, she must enjoy drinking at a professional level too.
She has an amazingly great sense.
Look at what she brought us.
People usually just buy something at a franchise nearby, don't they?
This is a famous bakery in Gangnam.
She's so pretty.
She couldn't have gotten that far just with her senses.
Didn't she become a team leader at her age
because she's good at work?
People who are good at work have a great sense too.
Yu–jin.
Where are you? Anyway, this is where
we're getting our snacks from now on.
–Okay? Get it? –Yes.
Hey, this is so good.
She has as much sense as her face is pretty.
Gosh, Mr. Park. It's quite unpleasant
to hear you talk about her looks.
What else can I say to someone who's pretty?
–You're disgusting. –Hey, one second.
You know what?
Why do you think she's here?
I heard there was a change in the project.
Doesn't that mean we aren't going to be
judged for our launch?
A development of private label products...
...on the premise of our launch at M Bookstore?
Yes, I want to suggest launching a new diary brand...
...as a collaboration between M Bookstore and One Dozen.
It's a long–term project from launch to sales at
M Bookstore.
But you're suddenly...
...asking us to decide...
–...if we'll do such a big project. –If you do not like it...
...please forget I asked.
Do we have to make a decision immediately?
We're in a hurry too. That is why I came here myself.
–Director Jang, I think–– –What do you think, Mr. Kang?
You said you picked out three companies
from the list of companies that applied.
Does that mean One Dozen may not be chosen as the final one?
Please don't take it so negatively.
You have to believe that your company may be chosen.
I heard you are adventurous and passionate.
–Maybe I didn't hear them correctly.
–Goodness.
I guess you already heard the rumors about Mr. Kang.
I've seen many big–name companies steal the idea of our products...
...when they first called it a collaborative project.
How can I be sure that M Bookstore won't do that?
Are you afraid that I might betray you?
I thought One Dozen would be...
...excited to hear this proposal, but I guess I was wrong.
We will decide if we think that proposal is great.
And we will also decide if we will accept
that offer or not.
Then you can make a decision and let me know...
...if you are in or out.
Will you seize the opportunity...
...or give up from the beginning without giving it a try?
Everyone, attention, please.
You can continue eating. Don't worry about me.
M Bookstore is looking for a partner
to launch their new diary brand.
One Dozen decided to have a shot at this.
Mr. Kang stepped up very passionately about this.
I knew you were very ambitious.
Director Jang, shouldn't our department
make that decision together?
–Do I have to listen to him because he––
–Mr. Park.
But I'm right.
Mr. Choi will oversee the project.
We haven't made the decision yet...
...but when we heard the offer...
we realized it's a great offer for One Dozen too.
–Isn't that right, Mr. Choi? –Yes.
I will take responsibility...
and Mr. Kang will be in charge of the actual progress.
So that's that.
I place my trust in Mr. Choi and all of you.
I will take charge and get the project going.
"No te rindas."
Yes.
But still, we all have our opinions––
We must turn in the application by Monday.
But don't feel too burdened.
Just keep doing what you were doing.
We can just add a simple proposal...
...for the concept of the brand with the proposal we
were going to turn in.
Isn't that right, Ms. Yoon?
Yes, and I'll have to request some documents urgently too.
I'll stay in this office for the day.
I look forward to working with you.
–Sure. –See? I told you she's good.
I need someone to organize documents
along with Ms. Yoon.
Who has some time?
Any volunteers?
Oh, why don't we let Mr. Kang decide
since he will be doing the actual work?
Yes, you should choose someone, Mr. Kang.
I will put something together quickly
and report to you.
"Todo saldrá bien."
This is a new beginning. Let's show our determination...
...by shouting the following. On the count of three...
...it's "One Dozen, One Dozen,
we can do it!"
Okay. One, two, three.
One Dozen, One Dozen, we can do it!
You know this, Ji–won. One, two, three.
–One Dozen, One Dozen, we can do it!
–One Dozen. We can do it.
–One Dozen, One Dozen, we can do it!
All right. Let's have a good run.
I understand that everyone feels burdened.
It's not an easy thing to create a brand.
And if we fail, it will backfire on us badly.
However, high risk, high return.
I, Kang Baek–ho...
...will successfully carry out this private label project...
...to completely bring back the half–dead
Sales and Planning Department.
Launching a new brand? This makes no sense.
It's not like we were chosen yet.
–Don't get so worked up. –What if we do?
What if we get chosen?
I thought our department is barely surviving right now.
–If this goes wrong, we may all get fired.
–What can we do?
My bosses are demanding that we make up
the loss for losing the KBS bidding.
Making up for the loss is just an excuse.
Didn't you see how Director Jang ignored you
and took Kang Baek–ho's side?
I knew it was weird when Kang Baek–ho
stepped up to take the M Bookstore project.
I'm sure something is going on if he took up a project and all.
I asked him.
–What? –I asked him to take the project.
I asked him to do this.
–Why? –To make a living.
Sang–wook. I need to make a living too.
Why do you put it like that?
I know that you're disappointed.
But this is the best decision we can make for now.
Please do understand this one time.
Mr. Choi, I'm telling you this because I'm genuinely concerned.
Even if this project is a success, Kang Baek–ho
will never look after you.
Think about who's on your side...
...and which one of your juniors really care about you!
You'll take responsibility?
Be thankful if you aren't used as a shield.
Hey, about the brand proposal.
You two can keep supporting me just as we have done so far.
–Yes, sir. –Yes, sir.
Is that okay?
Yes, sir.
(I Hate Going to Work)
This is enough investor relations data.
Please send 20 copies of the overview of the diaries...
...you have made in the last 10 years
to my office by Monday.
Don't let it go over five pages, by 3:00 p.m.
The problem is the brand concept.
You can do a search on the recent trends.
Ms. Yoon Hee–soo is the key person.
She's in charge of the private label project.
Getting chosen as the collaborator...
...and launching our products at M Bookstore are all
up to that woman.
Make sure you capture Ms. Yoon's heart.
Let's make this project a success for now.
We'll think about everything else after that.
Do you understand?
Yes, sir.
You must feel uneasy that I am meddling with everything.
To be honest, it is a bit burdening to see how invested you are.
People may talk about this later.
Don't worry about it.
All of our employees are at other companies...
...going through the exact same process I am.
There's no reason to give special treatment
to One Dozen.
Yu–jin, did you organize the entire file?
Yes, I did.
You're really good at organizing things.
Everything is arranged neatly, but why is it like this?
There are things that stand out here and there...
...but it's hard to catch because of the format.
Did you arrange this with the format used by One Dozen?
Then we'll rearrange everything to M Bookstore's format.
Yu–jin is quick, so she'll do it in no time.
No, that's not the problem.
I can't see where One Dozen is.
The moment I open this proposal, there has to be an image...
...that comes to mind when one hears the
name "One Dozen."
What is this?
–Oh, that's my–– –"Showcase One Dozen's...
...classic design concept...
...and target customers in their 20s and 30s
who prefer the new–tro look...
...as well as those in their 40s and 50s
who prefer the classic look."
(New–tro: Modernized retro trend that has the looks as
well as functionality)
This is great.
It's backed up by extensive research.
Why didn't you show me this sooner?
–Is this yours? –Yes.
Goodness, we had almost wasted our time.
Let's go with this.
My, One Dozen.
They hired the right person this time.
Ji–won, I want you on my team.
It's not complete yet.
I'll reformat it and send it to you.
No, it's fine as it is now.
The content is what matters, not the format.
All non–internal documents must follow
the format and need to be approved.
We won't get anything done if we have to wait for all of that.
If you keep that "my way or the highway" attitude...
...I won't be able to work with you.
So, are you telling me,
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do"?
Even if their way is ineffective?
I'm just saying we should respect each other.
All right. Please reformat it and send it to me.
Ji–won, could you please be in charge
of the introductory brochure?
I'll delegate the tasks.
Yu–jin, please rearrange the proposal.
Ji–won, continue to work on the introductory brochure...
...but make sure you have Yu–jin confirm all the details.
Let's wrap up the meeting.
All right.
I guess this is how everything gets done
here at One Dozen.
If you continue to strictly go by the book...
...don't you think things will get harder
for both of us?
Such a rigid organizational culture...
...might take the sparkle away from your bright,
talented employees.
This is our first meeting, and you're out of line.
I don't appreciate this.
Have we never met before?
My gosh.
Is that what you meant?
Yes, that's right.
All right. We'll send it to you on Monday
and contact you.
All right. I'll be off then.
Wait.
Please spare me a moment.
Why did you pick One Dozen as one of the candidates?
Because of its business value, of course.
It has to be profitable, you know.
–Are there no other reasons? –Must I have other reasons?
My entire career depends on this project.
I want this to be strictly about work,
nothing personal.
I feel the same way.
I'm putting my name on the line for this project.
The results will be announced on Monday afternoon.
Our decision–making process is quick,
unlike yours.
Oh, right.
Bulldozing through things can be effective...
...but don't you think you should be more considerate...
...of people around you at times?
Thank you for the latte...
...Baek–ho.
Do we know each other personally?
Well...
Why do you ask? Did Mr. Kang say something?
Well...
(Deputy Manager, Sales and Planning,
Kang Baek–ho)
–Are you leaving now? –Yes.
Handling junior associates is hard, isn't it?
"What if I say something wrong and hurt their feelings?"
You always have to be so careful.
You can't help but hesitate even when you need to send a text.
You ponder whether or not you should include an emoticon.
Then you ask yourself, "Why must I overthink like this?"
It hits you.
You know so well.
I sure do. I've been in this industry
for years.
But the thing is, what stresses me out even more...
...is seeing myself doing the things
that I absolutely hate.
When I first joined the company...
...I was so bothered by how no one respected my personal life.
They'd suddenly suggest a team dinner...
...which means I had to cancel all my plans.
They got all nosy, nagged me, and pressured me to do things.
Gosh, I really hated those things.
But you see...
...I caught myself doing the exact same things
to my juniors.
I can totally relate to it.
It makes you wonder if you're turning into
one of the stuffy, annoying seniors.
I wanted to be a caring, understanding senior.
I don't know anymore though.
Am I a stuffy old fogey or just a senior colleague?
Gosh, I don't know how I should handle it
going forward.
I don't know what to do to get along better
with my juniors.
Shall I teach you how to win over a junior...
... who disrespects you?
Well...
I didn't understand a thing she said.
I'll explain what she meant.
Hello, I'm Kang Yu–mi,
a professor of workplace relationships.
I'm sure all of you have the experience...
...of getting all stressed out because of disrespectful
junior colleagues.
I heard that even animals...
...can get stressed out by similar situations.
It's because they have hierarchy as well.
Today, we'll study what animal species
with a clear hierarchy do...
...so that we can figure out how to win
disrespectful junior colleagues over.
Number one, create a sense of affinity.
Chimpanzees are like us, humans, in many ways.
Grooming each other is their way of creating and
strengthening their bond.
Ji–won.
Oh, Yu–mi.
Gosh!
–What are you doing? –I'm plucking your gray hair.
–We should get to know each other better.
–Jeez! What are you doing?
–Any gray hair on your underarms? –What? Gosh.
Number two, show them how strong you are.
Male water buffalos butt heads with each other to determine...
...who is higher in their hierarchical ladder.
Let's see if it works.
Don't I look buff? I've been working out.
–Gosh, please...
–I've been going to the gym regularly.
Have you seen anyone this buff?
Do you think I'm a joke? Come at me.
See if you can dodge me. Give it a shot.
Oh, hello.
You little–– Get back here!
Number three, use your mealtimes.
As for lions, their hierarchy is at work
even when they're eating.
The rest of the lion pride can only eat
after their leader starts eating.
You brat. There's a thing called hierarchy.
–How rude. –Oh, that squid... That's...
Oh, well...
Now you can eat.
–Wink. –It's very easy, right?
The animals' hierarchy taught us how to handle junior
colleagues better.
How about you try putting it into practice?
(Takara Shibasaki's Speed Solution)
All right, here are some additional words of advice.
Let's get started!
How can I handle my sensitive junior colleague?
Well, I suggest you use the carrot and stick approach.
I can't stand my junior colleague who keeps bad–mouthing me.
Then say this to his or her face.
You mother puffin son of a biscuit eater.
How can I handle my junior colleague
who's so full of himself?
Well, in such cases...
...the only thing you can do is make him realize his limits.
Even when he makes a mistake...
...just pretend you didn't see it...
...and leave him be even if he'll get in
trouble later on.
Yu–jin, you heard that, right?
It's Friday. You should all get going.
–Yes, sir. –Have a good weekend.
Thanks for all your help.
There's that tripe place over there.
Hey, wait up.
Gosh, you're so mean.
–Don't work too late, Yu–jin. –Get home safely.
–Don't work too late, Yu–jin. –Have a good weekend.
All right, let's go.
Ji–won. CTP confirmed it, right?
Yes, I got the file and double– checked.
We'll receive the brochure by Monday morning.
I see. You got them to confirm it again, right?
–Yes, I did. –Good.
Then when I finish what I'm working on now...
...can we go through it again together
just once more?
Pardon me?
Well, it'll take quite a while for you to finish it.
Yes, it will.
But I'd feel much better if we could double–check
it in advance.
Just in case, you know.
So are you asking me to wait until you're done?
Well, that's not what I meant.
Well, let's go through it together. Can you not stay?
No, I can't.
I have important plans this evening.
May I double–check it first thing Monday morning?
I've already gone through it once, so it won't take long.
Ji–won.
Can't you reschedule your plans?
Just completing your own
tasks doesn't mean you're done
for the day.
You must help your teammates to make sure
your team's tasks are completed.
That, too, is your task.
I don't engage in idle chats in the office kitchen
like others do...
...and I don't even smoke.
I only take a half–hour lunch and work.
I do my very best during my work hours.
Frankly, I don't really understand...
...why we keep tiring each other out
with non–work–related things.
You'd like to leave right on the dot,
and work–life balance is important to you.
I totally respect that.
But the thing is, you don't work alone here.
We need to be considerate of each other.
You say that you respect my values...
...but do you realize you keep imposing yours on me?
And you're saying I should reschedule my plans.
I actually think that's quite inconsiderate.
You don't even know how important those
plans are to me.
Ji–won is right.
He worked nonstop today, without a break.
I totally know that.
I'm the one who failed to complete everything during my hours.
When Ji–won got up to leave, I suddenly got upset.
That's why I asked him to stay.
I'm sorry, Ji–won.
Oh, just send me the PDF file then.
That you can do, right?
And you should get going too, Mr. Kang.
You said you have a dinner meeting with a client.
I can be late. Is there a lot to do?
No, it's okay.
I'll be able to leave in about 30 minutes.
It's really okay.
I'm really fine.
I'll be off too then.
Gosh, I don't care whether it's Friday night or not.
I'm just going to go straight home.
What?
Gosh.
My goodness!
No!
Gosh, what the...
No...
Gosh, what am I going to do?
I have a bald spot!
Gosh, I can't believe this.
Goodness, what do I do?
(Three Eyes)
Good evening, and welcome to the global
talk show, Three Eyes.
Tonight, we'll be exploring the difference between...
..."old fogeys" and "senior colleagues."
If you're not sure what the difference is,
stay tuned to find out.
(Three Eyes)
Tonight, we have two special experts,
experts on so–called "old fogeys."
Blair and Niddy, welcome.
–Thank you for having me again. –Thank you for having me again too.
It's always so nice to see you.
–Likewise, but I'm not an old fogey.
–Nice to see you again.
I really am not one of them.
–About what Mr. Kang Baek–ho... –Yes.
...said to Ji–won...
...what did you think when you heard it?
In my opinion, he did act like an old fogey.
–You think so? –Yes. I say that...
...because everything Ji–won said was right.
He had taken care of all his responsibilities...
...as well as all his given tasks.
I think it's more disrespectful to ask him
to reschedule his plans.
–Right.
–Therefore, I'd say I'm on his side.
That's true, but we should take into
consideration that it's a Korean company.
Don't you think Mr. Kang also has a point?
He wasn't forcing Ji–won to stay.
He was simply making a suggestion.
"The company can only grow when we help each other out."
That's what he was saying.
When you work for a company, it is your duty to work hard.
In terms of bringing that up...
...I do also think it's important that everyone works hard.
However, his delivery of it...
...as well as the way he brought it up...
...made him sound like one of those old fogeys in
the office.
I heard this story from a friend of mine.
Back when he was a new hire...
...his team manager sat right next to him.
One day, his manager saw him texting someone.
His manager smacked him in the head...
...and said, "How dare you ignore me
and text someone right in front of me."
That actually happened.
When I heard the story, I was shocked.
Then do you think such a mindset is more commonly seen in Korea?
–Well, yes. –Compared to other countries, yes.
–So, relatively speaking? –Yes, that's right.
Confucian values are still deeply rooted
in Korean culture.
–Right. –That's not a bad thing...
...but when it comes to respecting and being considerate
of each other...
...it's like a two–way street.
–It's not one way. –Yes, that's right.
It has to be mutual.
We should respect and be considerate of each other.
Just telling someone that he or she must follow your way...
–Right. –...is coercive...
–...and inconsiderate. –Exactly.
–Seniority isn't a one–way street. –That's right.
First, you must create a culture where everyone respects each other.
Whenever we encounter superiors like that...
...we should be honest with them and ask them not to be like that.
–It'd be nice if we could help them change.
–Yes, totally.
–And we shouldn't become like them. –Right.
Then good night and good luck.
–Good night and good luck. –Good night and good luck.
(Good night, and good luck.)
(Monday morning)
–Good morning! Happy Monday. –Good morning.
–Happy Monday. –It's so noisy.
–Is there construction going on? –Is there?
Let's start the week energetically.
–What a beautiful day. –Yu–jin.
–Hello. –What's wrong? Are you sick?
No, I didn't sleep well.
My, that hairpin looks great on you.
You should wear it more often.
It looks good.
–Hello. –Hello.
–Good morning. –Good morning.
–Hello. –Hello.
Hello, hello.
–Hello. –All right.
Are we missing just one person?
–Hello. –Hey, you.
–Good morning. –Hello.
Hello, hello.
All right.
(Attention: No Ji–won, Sales and Planning)
(One Dozen Diary Comprehensive Catalog)
What?
What's the matter? Is something wrong?
–Well, the printing job is... –What happened?
I think there was an error with the printing job.
Why do the colors look so pale?
Didn't you confirm the proofs that the print shop sent?
I did check everything.
It didn't look like this.
Did you check the proofs in person?
–I mean, did you go to the print shop?
–No.
I just checked them on my computer here.
Oh, dear. You should've gone to the print shop...
...and checked the proofs in person.
Don't you know that each monitor has different
display specifications?
Nicely done. See, guys?
"My way"? I told you all that he'd cause trouble.
Call the print shop and tell them to reprint them.
Tell them you'll resend the file now.
Okay, got it.
Oh, boy. This is...
Oh, right. Today is Monday.
They're closed on Mondays.
Hey, this is the owner's number.
–You should talk to him. –Okay.
Hello? Sir, hello. This is No Ji–won from One Dozen.
Our catalogs don't look right. Would you be able to reprint them?
I asked you multiple times if it was okay go ahead
with the proofs.
You said it looked fine. You can't change your words now!
It's me, Sang–wook.
It's an important catalog. Can you please help us out?
I'm in Busan now, so there's nothing I can do.
Why put a newbie in charge if it was that important?
Are any of your staff at the print shop today?
We're closed today, so we can't help you.
Everyone has a life.
I know you've given us a lot of work...
...but don't you think this request is unreasonable?
We also need... What's it called?
Work–life balance. We need that too.
M Bookstore is expecting these by 3:00 p.m., right?
Oh, boy. You're in trouble, a big one.
How about we call Ms. Yoon and ask her for help?
No, it's all right. We still have enough time.
Let's find a print shop first.
There's got to be a print shop that can get the job
done right away.
All right, hurry up. Hurry!
Last Friday night...
...I asked Ji–won to send me the PDF file...
...he received from the print shop.
I wanted to make sure it was good to go...
...so I printed it and checked it myself
just in case.
I remembered that the PR team...
...got the high–performance printer last week.
(One Dozen Diary Comprehensive Catalog)
This has all the color profiles that I set myself.
Go to the PR team
and print the file according to this.
Then it'll look exactly like this.
–Oh, my. –My goodness.
Yu–jin, how did you even think of that?
It doesn't hurt to be prepared at all times.
I'm too used to the organizational culture...
...and unresourceful.
Got anything to say?
Well...
–I'm sorry. –Anything else?
I'll make sure this doesn't happen again.
He's a newbie, and things can happen.
Thank you.
–Hey! It's that way. –The PR team's office is that way.
Thank you.
Yu–jin, you scored this time.
You did. I'm impressed.
(Last Friday night)
Gosh.
Jeez, that startled me.
(Daemyung Printing, Attention: No Ji–won, Sales
and Planning)
(Daemyung Printing, Attention: No Ji–won, Sales
and Planning)
Why do the colors look like this?
Darn it, Ji–won...
Gosh, why isn't he picking up?
The print shop is closed.
No one's answering the phone. Gosh, what should we do?
Didn't he send you the PDF file earlier?
Yes, he did.
The PR team bought a new printer.
Let's try changing the color settings
and printing it.
It'll take a while to print 20 copies.
Can you stay?
Well, it's already late anyway.
I need to get this done to sleep well tonight.
All right.
Yu–jin, you and I are very similar.
Okay, let's go.
–Mr. Kang, it's this way. –Oh, right.
–Hold on a second. –What is it?
Please do me a favor.
–A favor? –Yes.
Help him realize what he needs to improve on?
Ji–won has high self–esteem, you know.
Talking to him about it won't be effective at all.
It'd be better to help him realize it on his own.
I feel bad that we're fooling him in a way...
...but compared to what he put me through...
I'm learning from your insights.
Oh, it wasn't actually my idea.
Someone kindly advised me.
Who?
(Kang Yu–mi)
–Oh, my. –Well done.
Good job.
Who can help Ji–won with putting them in envelopes?
Oh, yes. I can do it.
All right.
Good work, Mr. My Way.
–Thank you. –All right.
Learn to be as resourceful as Yu– jin is.
Gosh.
I'm obviously very grateful.
Yu–jin is always so prepared.
It's impressive.
From now on, I'll ask her...
...to take care of everything that needs to be checked thoroughly.
By the way, this...
Don't you think it looks like Yu– jin?
It's so cute...
Hello, this is Choi Young–soo in Sales and Planning.
Yes.
Pardon me?
Yes, okay.
We did it, the M Bookstore project.
Nice. Okay!
–Yes! Yes! –Gosh, he's so loud.
Great work, everyone.
Yu–jin and Ji–won, good job.
This means...
...that we can leave right on the dot
without feeling guilty.
Hey, guys. You can sit.
I'm a nobody.
Well, I just heard the news.
Great job, all of you.
Especially Mr. Kang.
–Thank you for your hard work. –Thank you, sir.
How about we grab a drink together to celebrate this great news?
–I'll treat you all. –A team dinner?
–It's Monday though. –Not really a team dinner.
What's that word?
Oh, that's right. Just a casual get–together.
My gosh.
What year are we in? That sounds ancient.
Those of you who are free this evening
can join me.
No pressure though.
See you again!
I should get ready to leave for the day!
Well...
...I have plans, so I'll get going.
–Wait up. –Oh, my.
Oh, no.
–I can't believe I forgot. –I mean...
–I have to go. –Good work, everyone!
I totally forgot I had plans.
–I have to leave now. –Good work, everyone.
I'm glad so many of you came.
This is very nice.
Isn't it?
Young people these days are so rude.
Back in our days, we always obeyed our superiors no matter what.
Sir.
Times have changed.
If you maintain the old ways, the youngsters will
call you an old fogey.
How about we have our team dinners at lunchtime going forward?
If you suggest the idea, everyone will be happy with it.
Sir.
It's just the three of us today.
Can't we order beef?
Sure, order it.
Excuse me. Two servings of beef, please.
Sure!
Mr. Choi, you don't know how to grill meat properly.
When you grill beef, cook each side for just 15 seconds.
Come on. When it comes to meat, I know more than you do.
I mean, I've been grilling meat for you for years.
This is how you can make sure the juice stays intact.
That's not important because this is all burnt.
It means the meat is no longer juicy.
You must keep the juice intact...
Those who only believe in their own experience...
...and think they can impose it on others.
We call such people "old fogeys."
Sure, there are definitely times when
we can benefit from years of experience.
However, no one can be right all the time.
If you acknowledge and accept differences
amongst people...
...they will soon stop calling you an old fogey...
...and start respecting you as their senior.
Your superiors are still working. How could you want
to call it a day?
How? Get your act together!
Can't you be more thoughtful?
–Hey, there's gum on your hair. –No! It's not gum!
I'll take it off for you.
How dare you! You little...
I'll crush him.
(Your salary corresponds to the weight of your pain.)
Let's say you come into conflict with a co–worker of yours.
How will you handle it?
Instead of trying to impose my views on the person...
...I will do my best to understand where he or she is coming from.
I'll have a conversation with the person...
...and try to find a solution together.
In your opinion, what is the most
important virtue...
...an employee can have?
I think being respectful and considerate of others...
...is the most fundamental attitude all employees should have.
If I try to understand others...
...I'm certain that I'll be able to...
...wisely overcome any hardships that'll come my way.