Wait, what?
Gosh, why would you kiss there?
How frustrating.
Let me be flat out honest.
No joke.
Your webtoon is boring like crazy.
Seriously.
I'm not criticizing you.
This is my affectionate...
...sincere advice.
Thank you.
–Darn it. –Mr. Jung.
–Are you having lunch already? –Yes.
I'm having lunch before the meeting
with the Small Business Administration.
Goodness, this will...
...lower the quality.
Are you leaving a mean comment on a webtoon again?
Your life is so pathetic.
This is the joy of my life.
What's so fun about hurting other people's feelings?
It could boomerang on you.
Ms. Han, indifference is scarier than mean comments...
...to those who make a living off of popularity.
Besides, mean comments help them...
...improve and succeed.
–Are you on outside duty? –Yes.
I'm having a meeting with Samjin Construction.
I'm supposed to go with Mr. Park, but he wants me to go alone.
He left the presentation to me, too.
It's like he's betting his life on the private label project.
Maybe he has feelings for Ms. Yoon.
I mean, he's trying way too hard to win her favor.
But that's impossible.
Why do you think so?
Mr. Kang Baek–ho...
...and Ms. Yoon Hee–soo.
There's something going on between them.
–The two of them? –Yes.
I need to go.
–All right. –Let's talk later.
–Okay, bye. –Bye.
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(Episode 4: Butterfly Effect of Rumors)
–Hello? –Woo–young, did you hear?
Hear what?
I've heard that your team...
...might be dismantled. Are you aware of this?
The CEO's secretary told Mr. Park in your team...
...to join the private label project...
...if he wants to keep his job.
Are you working on that project?
What's going on?
If that's true...
Min–joong, can I ask you something?
It's about Ms. Yoon Hee–soo of Marketing
in your company.
Can you tell me what she's like?
Things like reputation, rumors, and educational background.
Why do you ask all of a sudden?
Well, she studied business management
at Hanyang University.
"Business management at Hanyang"?
That's the same as Mr. Kang.
One of them is the assassin of Sales and Planning Department...
...while the other...
What's going on between them?
–Ms. Yang, did Mr. Park go
somewhere? –Yes?
He's visiting post–processing companies
regarding the private label project.
–When is he coming back? –I don't know.
He never tells us.
Well, Ms. Yang. By any chance...
–What? –Well...
–What is it? What? –Never mind. Please carry on.
Oh, come on. You just made me all curious.
Goodness.
Gosh, I'm so sleepy.
I should go fuel myself with caffeine.
Not this artist.
She's demanding
a ridiculously high amount of money.
Besides, she's out of contact at the moment.
–Mr. Kang. –They're at it again.
–Why are you so pessimistic? –They argue...
–...all the time. –Remember the other day?
You complained so much about the eco–friendly material...
...but you gave in eventually.
Are you trying to tame your annoying client or what?
Don't forget, you're the contractee.
Get through to Writer Ms. K first.
–They'll grow fond from arguing. –This writer...
–Do they look good together? –Then again...
...the thrill is in the flirting before the relationship.
Maybe...
...they're already going out.
Maybe they're acting like
they're on bad terms to hide it from us.
Ms. Yang.
Don't fall into wild fantasies and get back to work.
Those silly remarks are what make false rumors.
Don't say anything you'll become responsible for.
Yes, sir. Let me get some caffeine first.
You're frustrating.
–Persuade your superiors then. –Let me tell you a secret.
–Ms. Yoon... –My stance is that...
...I can't disobey my superior.
Besides, Writer Ms. K...
...collaborated with several rookie celebrities...
...regarding the eco–friendly campaign.
We can make use of it
as a marketing strategy of our product.
Who knows? We might be able to do...
...another collaboration thanks to her connections.
So you can achieve such a grand dream.
Why don't you get the budget reassessed?
I thought we were done talking about the estimate.
It left my hands
and is in the Accounting Team's already.
The estimate was based on the average pay of a writer.
You should correct it because you're in charge.
Are you forcing an unfair contract on us from the start?
–Because you're the contractor?
–What do you mean "unfair contract"?
What do you take M Bookstore for?
Goodness.
It's about Ms. Yoon.
Don't you think she's a little too strict?
It's said she's notorious at M Bookstore, too.
I guess it's true.
But you see...
...Mr. Kang didn't get intimidated...
...and pushed ahead with his opinions.
I think he's so cool.
Goodness.
Hello, Mr. Park.
Are you coming back from your offsite work?
I went to discuss setting our product's
unit cost according to its concept...
...with the post–processing company.
–They said they'd do it. –Really?
You really are the best sales man at One Dozen.
I'm so glad you're in our project.
Don't mention it.
I guess it was worth having a drink...
...with the business owners yesterday,
not to mention...
...your beautiful looks that worked as a honey trap.
My gosh.
You're so funny.
I need to go now. See you at the next meeting.
Good work today.
I'll be off now. You don't have to see me off.
Goodbye.
How did the meeting on scouting a designer go?
Let's talk later. I need to go for a meeting with the director.
How annoying.
Did you hear the rumors?
Manager Kim of Accounting Team...
...and Assistant Manager Park of
Design Team had an affair.
Manager Kim's wife emailed a complaint to the company.
It's said both of them will be punished for it.
You said a few months ago...
...that they seemed like they were having an affair.
–Don't you remember?
–No matter how much I think about it...
...Ms. Yoon definitely has feelings for me.
She smiles brightly only at me.
She only makes physical contact with me.
I don't know about that...
–...but I think she's the flirty type.
–What?
–What do you mean? –Her smile.
Guys fall for such a smile.
Especially show–offs like you.
Are you jealous? A woman's enemy is another woman after all.
It's a given nature that your heart flutters...
...when someone pretty smiles at you
whether you're a man or a woman.
But she gives me too many smiles.
Pretty ones.
A pretty smile?
Stop it. Just make a straight face.
That's the best. Don't even breathe.
Why you little...
But really, does she have feelings for you?
–She argues with Mr. Kang every time.
–Did they argue today again?
I don't think they get along. Or maybe it's all for show.
But I'm not ready yet.
Private and public life should be kept separate.
You're jumping to conclusions again.
Look, there's...
...something I heard.
Do you know the rumors about Ms. Yoon Hee–soo?
–Rumor? –What is it?
–Never mind. –Hey.
–My goodness. –That's so mean.
Sit back down.
I heard this from someone.
She's gotten herself promoted...
...by building friendships with her competent male superiors.
She does whatever it takes for success.
She uses men as a tool for her purposes.
Is that true?
Then again, it's not easy to be a team leader at that age of hers.
Here's something crazier.
–One of them was married. –My gosh.
That's why she quit...
...working at her former big company.
–Really? –Really.
–Isn't this crazy? –Oh, dear.
–I can't believe this. –Mr. Park.
–What was that about? –This is not good.
What's going on?
It's nothing.
–What is it? –Oh, my.
–It's about Ms. Yoon. –What about her?
She had an affair with a married man...
...at her former workplace.
(Ms. Yoon had an affair at her former workplace)
This is unbelievable.
Can you clean this for me? Goodness.
Unbelievable.
What is?
That is why she got fired from her former company.
You guys shouldn't talk about this to others.
Keep it to yourselves, okay?
Promise.
Okay?
Make sure you zip it.
Hi.
–Ms. Han. –What's going on?
Ms. Yoon...
...had an affair with a married man...
...so she got fired from every company she worked at.
(Ms. Yoon got fired from every company
because she had an affair)
A successful woman...
...is bound to have all kinds of rumors about her.
It doesn't matter whether it's true.
What matters is there are rumors.
Well, such a rumor is spreading...
...because Ms. Yoon is competent.
I wonder...
...if there aren't any rumors about me.
(Healthy Videos, Good Environment)
Rumors are more frightening than smallpox
in the modern society.
When three people are together...
...even a non–existent tiger can suddenly come to life.
Likewise, rumors gain strength...
...from the mouths of a few, regardless of the truth.
Rumors have been with humans since the beginning of history.
(Chaos began in the world from slander.)
Why do people spread groundless rumors?
In the case of chimpanzees...
...or other social primates...
...their solidarity is strengthened...
...and they form alliances by grooming each other's fur.
They have such a characteristic.
However, humans have no fur.
Also, grooming is about one–on–one relationships...
...while conversations can be about one–to–many relationships.
Thus, humans are able to share information...
...and strengthen their solidarity more swiftly.
–Mr. Park. –Don't talk to me.
–My heart just broke. –What?
What do you want? Say it quickly and be gone.
There's something I heard––
Is it another rumor? Stop spreading rumors already.
No, it's about the probability
of the private label project's success.
How much of an effect will it have on our team?
–If it fails–– –What is it that you heard?
It's said there will be massive
layoffs in the company.
That's an open secret.
So if the project ends in a failure...
...there might be some changes in our team.
I'm wondering if you know anything about it.
Mr. Park, you see...
...I keep having this thought that Mr. Kang
was appointed in our team as an assassin.
Ms. Yoon is said...
...to be success–oriented, too.
Even if the project ends in a success...
–...things might get overturned. –What do you mean?
You know, like a massive change in members.
Mr. Kang could move to M Bookstore.
Or Ms. Yoon could join this company.
It's plausible enough. Or if...
...that's not the case...
...the two of them might be planning something big alone.
What exactly did you hear? And who told you that?
It's just my guess.
Oh, you know what? Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon...
...came from the same college, same department.
What? They seemed like they were strangers though.
That's why it's strange.
If you know anything, please share it with me.
–Sang–wook. –I said I don't know anything.
I'm just working hard
because that's what I was told to do.
Our team is going to be fine, so don't worry.
What an annoying punk.
Oh, hey. Did you tell anyone else about this?
No.
You better keep your mouth shut.
This is ridiculous.
The rumors have swirled this much.
It means most people know about them.
Why would he keep it from me?
This is honestly too much.
His mouth is usually light like a feather.
I mean, after how nice I was to––
Wait and see.
I'll make sure to join...
...the private label project through my own strength.
–It was delicious. –Let's have a cup of tea.
–It's on me. –How nice.
What's all the fuss about, you freeloaders?
Why don't you treat us then, cheapskate?
–You have such short arms.
–What are you saying? I have long arms.
It's a saying that means you're a cheapskate.
According to another one, you'll become bald
if you go after free stuff too much.
That's why Yu–jin has a bald spot.
–Mr. Park. –Gosh.
Why would you sprinkle salt on her scar? How mean.
I'm not drinking free coffee. I'll pay for mine.
I'm a man of conviction.
–You're okay with it, right, Mr. Kang?
–Sure.
–Hold on a second. –Go ahead.
Isn't that the director?
He's with Ms. Yoon.
The man whom Ms. Yoon linked arms with...
...and whispered to.
Who do you think he is? They seemed quite affectionate.
Her boyfriend? No.
He looked a bit too old for that.
He's the managing director of
Planning and Marketing at M Bookstore.
I've seen him
regarding the private label project.
And he's married.
His child is an Ivy League student.
But...
...they looked a little...
So the rumors are true.
–No way. –Where there's smoke, there's fire.
–You gave up on her already? –I like innocent women.
How tacky.
It's fine even if the rumors are true...
–...as long as it does no harm to our work.
–What?
I don't understand...
...why Koreans are so nosy about others' private lives.
Are they that bored?
What kind of rumors are they?
Gosh, didn't you know?
–I didn't hear it. –Ms. Yoon.
–What are you doing here? –Well...
I was wondering where you were.
I've found you.
You said this bakery
has delicious bread the other day...
...so I bought enough for all of you.
I'm the best, aren't I?
–Thank you. –Thank you.
I'll be at my seat until the meeting starts...
...so take your time and enjoy.
Let's eat together.
Right, ma'am. You bought a lot. Let's eat together.
No, I've had some already. Help yourselves.
What do we do?
She heard us.
Your mouth is always the problem.
(2007)
Thank you for the ride.
–Goodbye. –Hee–soo.
Hee–soo.
You did...
–...a great job this time. –Sir.
Did we really get the deal?
–Of course. –It still feels surreal.
We did it!
You sweetie.
You're the best partner for me.
Thank you. Hurry on, sir.
–Your wife must be waiting. –Okay.
–See you tomorrow, bye. –Bye.
–Thank you for the ride. –No problem.
–Let's have lunch together tomorrow.
–Bye.
–Okay! –Bye.
Goodbye.
Hee–soo.
My baby is here!
I signed a deal today.
Who's that man?
He's the manager at our company.
He thinks I'm great at work.
That Kang Baek–ho's girlfriend is so competent.
So he's going to back me up from now on.
Isn't that cool?
–Are you happy? –Yes.
I'm so happy.
You had a drink and held hands with that married man...
...and even had him give you a ride.
Did that make you happy?
Don't put it that way.
He's just my superior at work.
We live nearby...
...so he gave me a ride on his way home.
That's all.
Can't you trust me?
Do you know what day today is?
It's our 700th–day anniversary.
Did you forget about it?
I thought it was tomorrow.
How could you have a drink alone with another man?
I forgot because I was busy with work.
What's the big deal?
We can celebrate...
...our 701st–day anniversary tomorrow.
–What? –We didn't...
...drink alone from the start.
But we did go for another round because we were in a good mood.
Must I get your permission
for every single thing about my work?
–If you start working–– –Why didn't you answer my calls?
My phone ran out of battery, and I didn't get to recharge it.
Couldn't you think I'd call you?
I'm sorry.
Things were hectic all day long.
Why are you always like this?
I'm really, really sorry about today.
I'm sorry.
Oh, right.
Your final interview on Korea Display
is tomorrow.
Didn't the buses stop running?
You need to be in a good condition for your successful interview.
Take a cab and hurry home.
Okay? I'm sorry.
Bye.
Yes.
–I'm at One Dozen. –Mr. Kang.
Could I talk to you for a second?
Mr. Kang.
Can you let me play a part...
...in the private label project?
I thought your workload grew significantly...
...since the work assignment renewal.
Wouldn't it be too burdensome for you?
Is there any special reason?
Oh, well...
Before Mr. Park joined the project...
...you asked me to back you up first.
I really wanted to take the offer at that time.
And I keep thinking this is my chance...
...to experience this new field called private label production.
The most important thing is...
...I'd like to learn a lot from you through this project.
If that's what you say...
Oh, right.
Let's scout a designer together first.
Do you have time this afternoon?
We can't get in touch with the artist right now.
We have to find her by any means.
Really?
I'm like an online police officer. I'm great at this.
I'll do my best. You can count on me.
Good luck. Let's go back in now.
Yes, sir.
Did you hear it back there?
Hear what?
Why don't you give an explanation...
...about your rumors?
Because it's true?
What if it isn't?
You should put it out...
...before it gets bigger and serious
if it's not true––
You're in no place to talk about what's true.
You're the type of person
who distorts and ignores the truth...
...as far as I remember.
Yoon Hee–soo...
–...what does that mean? –We broke up 10 years ago...
...because of it.
You distorted the truth, speculated...
...and felt inferior.
He's always been like that.
He's obsessed with mere rumors that will fade away in time.
He imagines and speculates as he pleases.
The truth is just the truth...
...so what do I need to explain?
People will find out even if they're not told?
That's impossible.
You have to make things clear
and say if something's right or wrong.
If you don't,
even a lie eventually becomes truth.
That's how rumors work these days.
Don't you agree?
Good evening, and welcome
to the global talk show, "Three Eyes".
I'm your host, Tyler, and tonight...
...we'll be talking about office rumors.
Let's get started.
(Three Eyes)
Tonight, we have, again,
two wonderful guests with us tonight.
Blair and Niddy, welcome back.
I'm very excited about today's topic.
–Really? –It's always fun.
–Rumors can be fun, but–– Yeah. –Very fun.
Let's talk about Ms. Yoon Hee–soo.
She seems to be in trouble due to the office rumors.
That's right, but it's actually...
...about her former workplace, not her current one.
I don't see the necessity of it.
It's about her privacy...
...and so she doesn't have to explain it.
But when there are people...
...rumors are bound to spread...
...because they talk all the time.
Rumors are rampant in this world.
Is this...
–I don't think so. –...specific to Korea?
–No, right? –Rumors exist everywhere you go.
–Right. –I think Korea is nothing...
...compared to countries like Australia and the States...
...with a straightforward culture.
It could be worse...
...in those countries.
–Though it's not good. –Right.
Let's talk about lunchtime.
–Many people have lunch together in Korea.
–Right.
But it's different in the States.
They have their own plans for lunch.
But if they see some people have lunch together...
–...they could wonder if they are going out.
–Or think, "What is going on?"
Or there are times...
...when they spot their colleague
with someone from their rival company.
Then rumors about their transferring
start to spread.
Do you know where all these rumors come from?
–Where? –The water purifier.
–A water cooler. –In Korean companies?
No, in American companies.
–In Korean companies... –At a lounge?
–a lounge or a water purifier. –Right.
As they have a cup of water...
...they start talking and say, "So I heard at the water cooler..."
Rumors can have a huge impact.
–Right. –They could change people's lives.
–Yes.
–How much of an impact can they have?
Let's say someone applied for another company...
...to change workplaces.
If there are any bad rumors about him
at his current company...
...they could ruin...
...this person's life.
Companies have to step forward...
...and take some kind of measures to handle this more harmoniously...
–...such as having the personnel team...
–Right.
... figure out a way or building a new office culture.
–That's what I think. –I agree.
Let's not spread rumors about one another...
...after work.
–All right. –Are you okay with it?
–Nice idea. –Anyway, thanks for today.
Good night, and good luck.
(Good night, and good luck.)
Look into this, too.
Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon.
I got hold of Writer Ms. K.
Are you serious?
She said she'd make time for us near
her workroom tomorrow or the day after.
–How did you do it? –Oh, come on.
I told you.
I said I didn't need all those netizens.
I am kind of strong in the online world.
You're the best.
Send a contract to Writer Ms. K...
...and check her work schedule.
The draft should be rough.
We don't want to lose the eco–friendly concept.
At the very least...
...ask her to work on two or three pieces and add her style to it.
Yes, I'll do that.
Mr. Jung.
I'm seeing a new side of you. You're doing great.
Mr. Kang, I should do better.
Team Private Label, let's go!
–Do not give up. –Do not give up.
Mr. Kang, I was curious about something.
Did you and Ms. Yoon always know one another?
–What? –Well...
...you two were going into a restaurant
together a few days ago.
I happened to see while passing by.
Oh, you saw that?
How did you see that? Ms. Yoon went...
...to college with me.
Her friend and my friend announced that
they were marrying.
We were going to get our invitations
and ran into each other.
Oh, that's what it was.
Then were you two friendly in college?
Not friendly whatsoever.
That's why I ran into her by chance that day.
Yes, that does make sense.
Oh, wow!
Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon went to college together.
Why didn't they say so to begin with
instead of hiding it?
Wait.
Hyun–wook must be right then.
You've heard the rumor, right?
Rumors of people being let go.
Oh, my gosh.
That rumor must be true then.
They schemed together and came as assassins.
That's why they pretended not to know each other.
This is big.
I know. They are so sly.
Even if it's too late...
...shouldn't we try to get into the private label team?
(Shouldn't we try to get into the private label team?)
Ms. Yang, have you heard?
–About what? –Meet me in the pantry room.
Coffee, coffee.
I'm going to drink coffee.
Once the private label project is over,
our department will be gone.
What?
Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon planned it.
–You heard we're on the cutting block?
–Yes, from Hyun–wook.
What's worse than that is...
...once Ms. Yoon joins the company...
...two from our team will be let go.
It will only be female employees
and we could be transferred out of the city.
Is she seriously insane?
Why is she targeting our company?
Why only the female employees?
–You don't think–– –To bring her people.
Why that little...
That sly fox.
What are we going to do now?
If that happens...
...I'd be the first one to go.
That can't happen.
My husband's having a hard time at work.
Hey, do you think Mr. Jung knows anything?
He would've done something if he knew.
He's itching to do something.
Come on, writer.
Keep your overinflated ego in your journal.
You can be president in your own world of art...
...but the readers will be emigrating
to another country.
How frustrating.
I'm crazy for reading this.
(woo0jung)
You can all sit. I'm a nobody.
A moment ago...
...I gave the president...
...a brief interim report on the private label project.
The response was very good.
I'm sure it's all due to the hard work
you've all put in.
These two worked hard in the front lines...
...for this private label project.
Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon.
Let's give them a round of applause.
Seeing you two like this, you make a good pair.
By any chance...
...do you have good news for us?
–Pardon? –Good news?
Yes, you two do make a nice couple.
What are they doing in the office? Is this a marriage meeting?
Is Ms. Yoon really going to work here?
They're really overdoing it.
What's wrong with all of you?
Ms. Yoon has a boyfriend!
–I do? –You don't?
–What? –You linked arms...
...and you were whispering to a guy.
What do you mean?
You don't?
Oh, you don't.
I went to the roof because I got dumped.
No, it's just that I was...
What's with this mood?
I have a girlfriend.
Thank you for your interest, but Ms. Yoon may feel offended.
Please set her free.
Cover up a rumor with a rumor.
If you leave it be, it will grow into a fire.
That's why I believe the early stages
are important.
Also known as the technique of watering it down.
Do I really have a girlfriend?
No comment. I have no comment.
I fell for that side of him in college
and that's why we dated.
He has leadership and is considerate.
By the way, does he really have a girlfriend?
What happened?
There's a rumor of crisis in the Sales and Planning Department.
I just heard from HR just now and I'm very surprised.
What are these rumors about?
Yes, I was surprised, too.
People think
the Sales and Planning Department...
...will be dismantled whether
the private label project succeeds or not.
Also, people say there is a blacklist...
...of those to be fired.
Also, that we are scouting Ms. Yoon from M Bookstore.
And that Mr. Kang is going to work for
M Bookstore.
Rumors that Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon schemed...
...in order to get people fired.
On top of that...
...there are bad rumors about Ms. Yoon.
There are also rumors that work will
increase after company restructuring.
There's even talk that we will lose our benefits and extra pay.
That's enough.
How are you two doing your risk management?
From the printing shop to the factory.
It's only a matter of time before the president hears.
I apologize. I didn't know.
Will employees without morale work properly?
I guarantee you. You will have a printing error.
Then other accidents will occur...
...like a domino effect.
–You know how it is, Mr. Choi. –Yes, I'll handle it.
Find out who leaked the rumors.
–How can I? –Whether you can or not...
...that action is how you quiet things.
Report back to me after you've had
one–on–one talks with your employees.
–Yes. –Yes.
Get out!
–Okay. –Yes, sir.
Rumors don't necessarily always spread.
Word that spreads fast...
....all have something in common.
(Word)
In 2013, comedian Yoo Se–yoon...
...decided to run an interesting test
on social media by himself.
He dressed up as a monkey to see people's conflicting opinions.
Many programs requested that he do the act on air.
That's when he decided to start two conflicting rumors.
One was a positive story saying...
...he was happy to put on the monkey act.
The other was a negative story saying...
...he hated the monkey act.
The result was...
...that only the negative story spread...
...and became a story.
Why are we more sensitive to negative information?
In order to survive, human beings can't help...
...but be sensitive to negative information.
This sensitivity...
...causes us to ignore positive information when we hear it.
With negative information, we will ponder over it again.
We may also pass it on to others.
Because of these reasons...
...negative information spreads more
than positive information.
A rumor is just a rumor.
I know that all of you are restless...
...because of the Sales and Planning Department.
I'd like the rumors to stop.
Mr. Jang...
...emphasized the risk of printing errors.
Before orders are placed for printing...
...double–check and cross–check in teams of two or three.
Gosh.
That's a bit much, sir.
How can we look over all those orders?
Yes, we'd have to work late every day.
Then you'd rather have multiple errors?
You all want to be let go?
People in the other departments are trying
not to get fired...
...and waiting for us to make mistakes.
You'll all have one–on–ones with Mr. Kang just so you know.
One–on–one for what?
The bosses want to catch the rumor starter.
Gosh.
Mr. Choi, this is such an overreaction.
What can I do?
If they order us to do it, we do it.
So stop making rumors.
Just tell us what you've heard.
Mr. Park, you start.
Don't feel too burdened.
Speak freely.
What rumors would I start?
The heavens and the earth know that I can keep a secret.
What's with you?
At first, I heard from Hyun–wook.
People are talking about firings.
Who would keep quiet?
Yes.
I told them.
Do I have to reveal...
...who I heard it from?
I was in the restroom...
...and I happened to overhear.
So, are the rumors true?
Do you really have a girlfriend?
I don't have much interest in the rumors.
I have nothing to tell you.
Also, this is very uncomfortable.
Was there a rumor going around?
I...
I saw on YouTube how you can verify fake news.
Do you want to know?
Most people accused you, Mr. Jung.
Me?
Especially regarding the rumor about Ms. Yoon.
Mr. Kang.
I just heard that from someone.
Mr. Jung.
A bad rumor can be very powerful.
Imagine that it was about you.
Just because she isn't reacting or explaining...
...doesn't mean she isn't hurt.
Oh.
I understand for now. You may go.
Yes, Mr. Kang.
Distrust can start a rumor, too.
The company was not being straightforward.
That can cause a lot of anxiety for someone like me.
Enough to feel terror.
That's why...
That's why I did it.
It looks like I'll have to do overtime.
Yu–jin, let's order some food. What is there?
Hold on.
How about grilled pork?
Grilled pork?
I asked you to make a book of menus.
What is this?
–Make one! –Okay.
The paper is out. Put some in.
Okay, in a moment.
Yu–jin.
When are you going to cross–check the Samjin Construction LP for me?
I have plans.
–Yes, I'll get on it. –Do it now.
Yu–jin really is too much.
Does she come to work to do chores?
She gets manipulated because she's too nice...
...but she doesn't even know it.
She's the type that makes you worry.
Where did that flyer go?
–Hold on. –Yu–jin.
Oh.
Mr. Kang...
...is always helping me...
...without others knowing it.
He's warm and kind.
He's like a handsome Daddy Long– Legs.
Oh, right.
He had no comment about having a girlfriend.
I don't think he has one.
(The Next Day)
–I like the feeling of this one. –I see.
–It's the product for this project. –Right.
–When we have the meeting... –Like this.
Yes, Writer Ms. K. I hope work is going well.
Yes, your contract...
What do you mean withdraw it?
It's because of Mr. Jung Woo–young?
–What do you mean? –What?
Yes.
I knew that guy would cause trouble.
He started acting up
saying he'd join the private label team.
–What an ingrate. –So...
...in summary...
...Writer Ms. K also writes a webtoon.
Mr. Jung wrote vicious comments on all of her webtoons...
...and caused her pain.
That is why Writer Ms. K...
...cannot work with us?
That's correct.
–How did she find out? –Mr. Jung's ID...
...is "woo0jung".
She looked at his personal information...
...and saw the One Dozen logo.
Why not just write it out in Korean
that he's Jung Woo–young from One Dozen?
I wouldn't like it either.
–He was in charge of it. –Jeez.
Mr. Jung made a big mistake.
Wasn't she recommended by M Bookstore's director?
If you hurt others, it will boomerang back.
I warned him.
What now? Things were...
...working out well.
What's the plan?
Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon...
I can't hear you. Speak up!
Mr. Kang and Ms. Yoon...
...are going to meet Writer Ms. K in person.
If this project goes wrong...
...it is all your fault, Jung Woo– young.
You better prepare yourself.
What's with you? Nothing's been determined yet.
Darn it.
Gosh.
What a crappy feeling.
Who is this "woo0jung"?
Why does he keep writing these comments on my work?
Social media is medicine if used well
and poison if not.
According to one survey––
According to one survey, one in ten people online...
...are victims of cyberterrorism.
So I, Kang Yu–mi, have prepared something.
Is there a person who can treat my wounds?
If you leave it be, it'll get infected.
I'll teach you how to do social media
without getting hurt.
Yeah!
Depending on the level of the comment,
let's see how you can respond.
"It's not fun. The concept is boring."
"Do something original."
These opinions and thoughts...
...are points of views.
They are legally okay.
But they make me angry. Why don't you do it then?
"You're into real estate speculation.
I'm so disappointed in you."
When people write untrue things...
...you can sue for defamation.
"Kang Yu–mi, your old face is coming back."
"Pre–surgery is better."
"Buzz off."
"I can't believe you're a comedian."
I'll track your IP address and I'll...
Watch your back. You're dead!
When using language of contempt...
...it could fall under Criminal Code,
Article 311.
Make sure to keep evidence.
Click!
Who are you and why are you so down?
–I left a lot of comments online. –I see.
I put some up related to work, too.
I heard I could get punished.
I feel so nervous.
Is it legally okay to put things up that are negative about work?
If it damages your company...
...it could be a problem.
You could be sued for defamation.
Damaging the company's credibility...
...could affect the company financially.
You could get charged with damaging credibility, as well.
–You act as if it's nothing. –It's not my problem.
Oh.
Wow, this is amazing.
"The star of this video is idol A."
Jeez, are you insane?
Try to get this question correct.
What is it?
If you share a rumor received through social media...
...will you be punished?
–Yes. –You knew and you still did it.
When you share a social media rumor...
...to another person...
...you can be penalized...
...if it is through an information and communications system.
Can you be penalized even if it is true?
One, two, three.
–No.
–Wrong! Even if the rumor is true...
...you can be penalized.
However, out of public interest...
...we should determine what is right or wrong.
I learned a lot about social media today.
–Kang Yu–mi. –Prettier in real life.
Oh, your ID is "woo0jung"?
–Right? –Yes, how did you know?
How else?
You wrote mean comments on my stuff.
(I got caught.)
–Get over here. –I'm sorry.
Here. This is the place, right?
Yes, it is.
It's the second floor, isn't it?
Yes, second floor.
Where?
Writer Ms. K!
It's Kang Baek–ho from One Dozen.
Please give us a moment of your time.
Writer Ms. K, just a moment will do.
Writer Ms. K?
It was a man.
As you can see.
I don't plan on working with One Dozen.
Please go back.
Writer Ms. K...
...I'm Yoon Hee–soo from M Bookstore.
Our director is a fan of yours.
–It was hard to get–– –Ms. Yoon?
Yes.
Forget it. Please go.
–Wait. –I said, go.
–Let's have some tea and talk. –What's the rush?
–Go away. –Writer Ms. K...
–Writer Ms. K! –Mr. Jung.
–What... –I'm sorry.
I stepped over the line. Please forgive me.
Can you re–think it just once?
This project...
...is so important to our Sales and Planning Department.
I can't be the one to ruin it.
Because of the comments you left...
...I felt pain that made my life miserable.
I have no words to explain myself.
Please forgive me.
My feelings won't change.
–Will you all please leave? –Please, sir.
Do you remember?
The ID I used before was "right–y".
You'll know if you look for it...
...but I didn't leave mean comments from the beginning.
I was a true fan since your debut.
But strangely...
...I felt like the quality was going down.
I got angry without realizing it.
Yes, I know. I started those comments...
...and others followed suit.
But Writer Ms. K.
That was my way of showing my affection
and interest.
But my method...
...was very wrong.
Forgive me.
I don't need this.
–I told you all to leave. You people!
–Writer Ms. K!
Writer Ms. K, wait.
Just this once!
Oh, no.
I'm so sorry. I'm sorry.
Darn it.
–Gosh. –Wait.
Writer Ms. K.
Mr. Jung, let's go.
Let's go.
It's okay.
Your knees must hurt.
It's fine.
–You did your best. –It wasn't on purpose.
Let's go. Let's go eat.
It's okay.
–I'm sorry. –It's fine.
It'll be all right.
Wow, sign of a genius writer.
I'm anticipating the next one.
It's very hot these days.
Please stay healthy while working.
I'm always rooting for you.
It's my first time crying...
...after reading a webtoon.
(right–y)
Yu–jin, let's eat. What is there?
Hold on.
Here you go.
Oh, it's well–made.
Mr. Kang made it for me.
What are you talking about? I saw Ji–won make it.
What?
The person helping me was Ji–won?
Why is he suddenly doing that?
I feel anxious.
He must've caused trouble.
Yes, Writer Ms. K.
Do you mean it?
You'll work with us again?
Yes, yes. Thank you.
Writer Ms. K will work with us again.
What a relief.
Mr. Jung, your sincere apology must've worked.
He wants you to be in charge.
Is that true?
–You can give him a call. –Okay.
Oh, thank goodness.
Seriously.
I'm so sorry to cause all this stress.
I'm going to turn over a new leaf.
You went there yourself?
Mr. Jung, who refuses to go anywhere?
–You did what you needed to survive.
–Yes.
–Good job. –Then...
...will the mood in our office get better?
Shouldn't we go out for a company dinner?
It's on me today.
Oh, Mr. Jung, he's all grown up.
He's going to treat us.
Unlike someone I know.
Go harass your husband.
Why bother me?
Leave me alone.
You went through a lot, Mr. Jung.
–You worked hard. –You really did.
–You're always so grumpy. –You're dead if you do this again.
All right.
We saw false rumors...
...where there was no truth to it.
We know that rumors can spread.
But without caring about the truth...
...we irresponsibly repeat those words.
However, there is one thing we must remember.
Anyone can become a perpetrator...
...or a victim of a rumor.
If you could take these words and...
When one speaks...
...those words ought to be better than silence.
We should remember that.
I can write it like this.
–That's why I like it. –You're right.
Why are you always in a rush?
If you're always late, your husband will get other ideas.
Yes, children should be raised by a mom.
This work is too much for you.
Don't tell me what to do!
I'm doing fine on my own, so what's with you all?
–Do you see that? –What?
The glass ceiling.
What do you need to do before eating this?
No, it's all my skill.
(There is no Superwoman)
What would you do if a bad rumor spread about you at work?
That's a hard question.
Here's my answer.
I would not be emotional.
I would see if the rumor started from
my actions or words.
After looking back...
...and making a judgment...
...I would find the source of the rumor
and face it head–on.
Because if there's a false rumor about me...
...it would affect my work.
My focus on work would be affected.
That is why...
...I would clear the rumor.