Good morning.
–Hello. –You're here early today.
It happens from time to time.
–Hey, Ms. Han. –Yes?
It's that coffee shop.
–Do you know this place? –It's really famous.
I love their coffee.
Yes.
It's really good.
Can you hand me that? The green tea.
Sure.
You went pretty far in the morning.
Oh, I woke up a little early today.
I decided to try it out because I heard it's famous.
By any chance...
–...were you there a few days ago too?
–What?
No.
I went there today for the first time.
–That's odd. –Why?
I think I saw someone there who looks a lot like you.
She was with some guy.
You know, the guy who had
an arm wrestling match with Mr. Kang.
–Global Business'–– –What are you talking about?
I went there for the first time today.
I'm serious.
You...
...really shouldn't say that around anyone else, Ji–won. Okay?
–What?
–What is this nonsense early in the morning?
I can't believe this. What's with him?
[K-Plus Asia ver.] I Hate Going to Work E10 Ripped & Synced by ordinaryguy92
(Episode 10)
(The Story That Everyone, Except the Copy Machine, Knows)
Ji–won.
–Yes? –Did you print all seven copies?
I have to leave in 30 minutes.
Yes, I'm waiting for one more copy.
(Tae–hee)
Someone is calling you.
Right.
Hello?
Yes, why?
One second.
It sounded like a guy.
Could Tae–hee be a guy?
(Tae–hee: Honey, don't come to
the emergency stairs on the 7th floor,)
(Come to the 3rd floor instead)
Ji–won, why?
What?
Yu–jin.
Aren't you out of ink yet?
The pen that I gave you.
I still have it.
Yu–jin.
–Do you want to eat lunch together? –No.
–I found a great place. –No.
Okay.
Then...
–Hey–– –No.
–Ji–won. –Yes?
–Aren't you busy? –No.
I have to check the estimates for the online select shop.
So don't talk to me unless it's important.
Okay.
Why are you trying so hard and being so obvious about it?
I've seen many couples face a bad ending
after dating at work.
I'm back.
–Good work. –Great work.
–Great job. –Did the presentation...
...for Samjin Construction go well?
Yes, I gave my best.
When will they announce the result?
They'll evaluate it
and tell us the result within the week.
Great work from early in the morning, Ms. Han.
I'm sure she did well.
They're our old client,
and this was done just as a formality.
If they wanted a competitive presentation,
they might be trying to change the supplier.
That's what people do these days.
Did things feel all right?
Yes, it was fine.
The person in charge loves Ms. Han, saying she's so good at her job.
They have been partners for over three years.
It'll be fine.
I hope it'll be okay too, Ms. Yang.
Everyone, make sure you pray that Ms. Han gets this contract.
You know how things have been at work.
Make sure you manage your clients so that they will not close...
...their account with us.
And make sure you do not make small mistakes.
Stay on top of everything.
–Okay. –Okay.
–Ms. Han. –Yes?
That person named Tae–hee on your phone.
That's Mr. Tae of Global Business, isn't it?
Goodness, what are you talking about?
No.
Ji–won.
–Yes? –Listen to me.
–Okay. –This isn't my story.
It's just something that I've heard.
Dating at work is awfully difficult.
You two have to go out in secret...
...and you become worried that someone may find out.
Then if anyone finds out...
...you have to be ready to be everyone's gossip.
That's when things get really tough for the woman.
To put it simply, it's a thorny path.
Do you understand?
But you're doing it.
That wasn't me.
I'm not.
Dating at work?
Gosh.
No one at work is my type. No one.
I mean...
...why is Ms. Han trying so hard to hide her relationship?
I know some people may not approve, and things could get difficult.
But how can you hide your feelings––
No, why should you?
I'm going to continue to stay true...
...to my feelings.
I heard Mr. Tae of Global Business...
...won the bidding with a company in China.
Wow, again?
Last time, he signed a contract with GV Group.
Wow, he's very competent.
But I heard...
...he has been trying to win at
everything against our team...
...ever since he lost
the arm wrestling match to Mr. Kang.
He can be kind of petty.
–Very persistent. –I doubt it.
I heard he's pretty generous.
Who says so?
I just heard it.
Anyway, I heard he's not the petty type.
If he won the bidding for a Chinese company...
...that's really amazing.
I mean, it's really tough to do business with them nowadays.
Oh, right. I heard he's good at both English and Chinese.
Gosh, see?
That's why you have to be good at languages.
I also heard...
...that Mr. Tae is good at Japanese too.
Oh, really? He speaks Japanese too?
Gosh, he's a language genius.
Why won't he learn to speak the language for Andromeda?
(Language genius:
Someone who speaks multiple languages)
Why?
I can't be funny all the time.
You're never funny.
Hello.
–Hello. –Hello.
It looks like you've all heard.
Don't hate me so much just because I'm from M Bookstore.
I've been suffering a lot at work too.
Let's all keep up the good work.
"Do not give up."
Can the private label project team come to the meeting room?
Yes.
Our director requested a proposal
to develop the private label product...
...into a packaged product.
Can you prepare that by next Wednesday?
He's going on an overseas business trip on Thursday.
That's too tight.
Okay. I'll send it to you by next week.
Please make this one good.
He said if he likes it,
he'll turn it into a product immediately.
The packaged product?
Yes. And once he makes a decision, he backs it up 100 percent...
...so you don't have to be suspicious.
We'll try our best.
And I hope you can add...
...some survey results as research in the product proposal...
...done with about 100 college students.
We only have a few days left if you leave out the weekends.
It won't be easy to survey 100 people.
But if we go out to campuses...
...I think it'll only take a day or two.
I once worked a part–time job
asking people to do surveys back in college.
Oh, I see.
Mr. Kang, should I give it a try then?
Then...
...I will be her support.
Okay, let's do that.
Please do that.
That's great.
Yes.
It's pretty awful to work on a weekend.
But I'm kind of looking forward to working this weekend.
It's my chance to automatically have some time...
...to be alone with her.
Great job.
–Great work. –Great work.
Baek–ho.
We need to talk.
About what?
I was a bit too harsh with my words last time.
It's okay.
We're both nine–to–fivers...
...so of course we'll prioritize our own companies.
You don't have to apologize for that.
Thank you for understanding.
Have you had lunch?
Hello.
You should have some fruit juice instead of a latte.
No, I need to have coffee and wake up
to go back to work.
I'll have an iced latte.
Then we'll take two orange juices and one iced latte.
I'll take one of the juices in the bottle.
You can take it with you and drink it later.
Gosh, there's no stopping you.
I'll pay with this.
No, you paid for the food too. I'll buy coffee.
This is in front of my company, so I'm going to buy.
And nowadays, this is much faster and easier.
What's that?
You barely had lunch, and you don't look so well either.
Do you have a lot of work?
I took up another project on top of this.
I kept on working overtime, even on the weekends.
So I've lost my appetite...
...and I've been out of energy because of stress.
You need to look after yourself.
We aren't young anymore.
I should do that.
Oh, right, have you heard?
Min–sub and Ji–yoon called off their marriage.
But they even sent out the wedding invitations.
I heard they fought a lot as they prepared for the wedding.
They broke up once before...
...so I thought it could get dangerous again
even after they announced their wedding.
Couples who meet again after breaking up once before...
...tend to break up again.
Do you think so too?
Well, people don't really change.
Unless they give way to each other.
I should go back. Let's go, Baek– ho.
Okay.
Are you okay? Hee–soo.
I just felt dizzy for a moment. It happens from time to time.
I'm okay, really.
You need to go easy on yourself with work.
And make sure you eat well.
All you have is coffee.
Okay. Thanks for the juice.
–Let's go, Baek–ho. –Okay.
Thanks to Ji–won,
I finally had really good pasta for once.
Ji–won, you seem to know a lot of good restaurants.
Your future girlfriend is going to be
very happy with you.
Ji–won, stop eating alone
and let us tag along with you from now on.
What are the joys of work? Only two things.
It's your payday
and going to a good restaurant at lunch.
Please share some joy of life with us too.
I can't do that every single day...
...but once a week, sure.
Once a week?
Goodness, I'm so honored.
Ji–won is changing.
Why is the high and mighty Ji–won suddenly becoming so generous?
–Is it all because of Yu–jin–– –Pasta!
Ms. Han really loves pasta...
...so we should all go together next time.
–Sure. –Together.
Ms. Han isn't going to eat with us.
She always leaves early saying she has a lunch engagement.
She's probably going on a lunch date with Mr. Tae.
Wait, Mr. Tae? You mean, Mr. Tae of Global Business?
–Yes. –Yes.
My gosh, no way. Do you all know?
You're the only one who didn't know.
I found out back then.
During the arm wrestling match.
When Mr. Kang was up against Mr. Tae...
...Ms. Han wouldn't really root for Mr. Kang.
She looked at Mr. Tae with such sad eyes...
...like this.
That's when I figured out that something is going on.
And this too.
I used to walk to the subway station
with Ms. Han after work.
But recently, it seemed like
she had been making a stop somewhere else.
At first, I didn't think much of it.
I recently saw...
...Ms. Han and Mr. Tae exchanging looks
in the hallway by chance.
–That's when I figured it out. –Look at this.
If you date at work...
...everyone knows about it except for the copy machine.
Then...
...is Ms. Han the only one who doesn't know that we all know?
Hey, do not ever let her find out that you know.
She's going to be so angry
even if someone makes a joke about them.
She's the type who would get furious,
and it'll be very tiring for all of us.
My gosh.
In an office, there are ears on the walls...
...and eyes on the ceiling.
I'm back.
–Hey, Ms. Han. –Yes?
Did you eat lunch with a friend?
Yes, my friend came out to work nearby.
Why?
Nothing.
We just went to a good pasta place, so we thought of you.
I see.
Let's go there later.
Okay, sure.
Let's do that.
Okay.
I thought they found out. That was really shocking.
I don't think anyone noticed. Don't you think so?
Everyone dreams of dating at work at least once.
But over eight out of ten people say
they will keep the relationship a secret.
Perhaps the reality isn't all that sweet, after all.
(Men: Don't want work to be uncomfortable
Women: Don't want others to gossip at work)
Why do people hide their office relationships?
(Why did you keep your relationship a secret?)
If people find out about your relationship...
...they call your boyfriend at a get–together...
...and make him drink for you.
And if I make a mistake at work...
...they say, "I'm going to tell him
what you did if you keep working like this."
"She's doing this and this right now."
People keep telling you these things
even when you don't want to know.
I heard many people say that women tend to suffer more...
...when the relationship doesn't work out.
So I told him that I wanted to keep this as a secret.
I completely, completely agree.
No one can know about the relationship
until you two get married.
You have to act like
you want to remain single to your coworkers.
"Men? Forget it. I don't want to date anyone."
Then people will begin to think that you're crazy about work.
(But things do get tough, right?)
I lost a lot of friends.
Despite that, I still go and hang out with them a lot.
Even today.
I'm thinking of breaking up with her
because of religious differences.
So I've been having a tough time.
Even if we break up...
...we still share the same office.
One second. I'm sorry.
(He's sad beyond words)
A new and young girl joined his department.
Someone who's younger than me.
So I was up against that young girl...
...and I lost.
He moved on to her.
Hey, jerk. Are you having a great life?
Do you still hit on girls
by giving them a beverage on the rooftop?
Don't live like that.
(To me, dating at work is...)
To me, dating at work is the present.
If you think about our work, we're still kind of dating.
Our children are at the daycare, and we're by ourselves at work.
So that's still the same as when we dated.
Then you'll date until you retire.
(The clip has not been stopped.)
I think dating at work is like a lottery.
Some people ruin themselves and their family
because of the lottery.
To me, dating at work is like cherry blossoms.
Because it's very pretty when it's in full bloom...
...but cherry blossoms wilt very quickly.
And once the petals fall off, it's just garbage.
That's all.
Then should we each make the questionnaires
for the survey by tomorrow...
...and put them together?
–Sounds great. –And when we go out...
...we'll need parasols and chairs.
If we're going to take many different diary samples...
...we should probably ask
the General Affairs for a car, right?
Yes, sounds great.
–Ji–won. –Yes?
Why do you keep saying it's great without sharing any ideas?
Yu–jin, I think it's really great that you're very meticulous.
I wasn't like this before...
...but I became who I am today after I started working here.
I'm used to spending my time alone...
...and efficiency was the most important for me.
When I first got this job...
...I was determined to do my job and nothing else other than that.
But I began to change my mind after seeing
how you treated our team members.
TMI.
(TMI: Too much information,
used when you hear something unwanted)
After spending more time with them...
...it seems like they are gradually growing on me.
And among everyone, I like you the most.
I mean it.
Hey.
Ji–won.
I am not looking to date anyone...
...right now.
And I really don't want to date at work.
Do you not like dating at work, or do you not like me?
If it's me...
...then I won't ever bring this up again.
I don't need to hear your answer.
Please excuse me.
Ji–won.
Are you done with the questionnaires?
Here.
May I have the file––
Yes, I sent it.
Ji–won.
Do you want to go on a blind date?
–A blind date? –Yes.
Goodness, with whom?
This girl that I know saw our team's group picture...
...and said Ji–won is her type...
–...and asked me to set her up with him.
–What?
–Wh–What about me? –Hey!
–Is she pretty? –Are you insane?
Do you want to meet her?
Sure, sounds great.
Then I'll give her your number.
Try to work it out.
She's a great girl.
Okay.
Yu–jin.
Don't you like Ji–won?
What?
Isn't Ji–won great?
He's good looking...
...and he's from a great family.
He can be...
...a little too rude...
...but it's not like what he says is wrong.
Do think about it.
Sit down. Sit.
–What? Why? –I heard this on the rooftop.
You know that Ms. Kim and Mr. Choi
of Production Team are dating, don't you?
Yes, I heard they're getting married early next year.
They broke up.
Ms. Kim is going to quit.
Oh, no.
This is the downside of dating at work.
They were so lovey–dovey. What happened?
Anyway, will Ms. Kim really quit?
They're on the same team. One of them will have to quit.
If you were in her shoes, could you keep working there?
No, I can't.
Anyway, I thought Ms. Han said she doesn't want to get married.
–Yes. –Mr. Tae is way past...
...the best age to get married.
If...
...they're just going to date, isn't that too selfish of Ms. Han?
Why do you care?
They'll figure it out.
I still think Mr. Tae is too good for her.
No, he's not.
Ms. Han isn't bad either.
Anyway...
...if they break up, who'll have to quit?
Ms. Han?
Mr. Tae?
They're in different departments, so it might be all right.
Stop jinxing her relationship.
Yu–jin.
My goodness.
Goodness.
My job isn't going to be jeopardized
just because I'm dating at work, right?
Well, what I'm more worried about is...
...how our relationship...
...may not go so well because of people's gossip.
It was really tough to start dating him.
(Kang Yu–mi, the 007 Bond–Yu–mi)
Did you say "careless"?
Careless dating at work is a crime.
Operation Dating Secretly at Work 007.
I, Bond–Yu–mi, will show you the ways...
...you can fool everyone and date secretly at work.
These are real situations that reminds you of a spy film.
Let me show you right now.
Operation 007, the first step. Look around carefully.
The basics of an intelligence operation is
to make sure you know where your enemy is.
(She doesn't have a cramp)
People's eyes in the office
aren't the only ones you must avoid.
Watch out in the hallways,
and avoid the CCTVs everywhere at work.
(She isn't a zombie)
(This isn't synchronized swimming)
(One Dozen)
Operation 007, the second step, the key to your success.
Get used to living a double life.
When you are at work,
treat each other only as coworkers...
...to prevent any suspicions from arising...
...and return as a couple in a private setting.
You must get used to this double life.
Manager, when is the deadline for M Bookstore's report?
Babe, if the deadline is in two days,
when will you go to that restaurant with me?
I think we must push back the deadline.
Babe, am I more important,
or is it the report for M Bookstore?
I didn't think it through.
I will turn it in by that deadline.
Even if we must postpone our date, my love for you won't be postponed.
Operation 007, the third step.
Secret weapons are very important to spies.
You can send a creative signal by using everyday tools at work.
What's one tool that we use the most often at work?
Right, it's this...
...file used for document approval.
Manager.
(Manager, I need this approved)
Can you approve this document?
(Please approve of my love)
(Do I like you?)
(You like me, don't you?)
(I like you too)
(I can't focus on work because of you)
(Draw a line between the numbers, it'll look like "I love you")
(We support your relationship)
Will your romance at work be a success?
Check and see.
Hee–soo, why aren't you texting me back?
You won't pick up your phone either.
Are you all right?
(Ms. Yoon Hee–soo of M Bookstore)
Mr. Kang.
It's the questionnaire that we'll use on the weekend.
Ji–won and I put them together.
What do you think?
It looks great.
It's great, but...
...can you divide the numbers for the price
they wish to pay for the diaries?
Split them up into 5,000–won categories,
not 10,000 won.
Give them more options.
–Oh, I see. Yes. –Good.
It's very hot and it'll be the weekend...
...so it won't be easy to do a survey out on the street.
General Affairs said they had a parasol,
so we're going to take that.
Thanks for your concern.
Sure.
Make sure you get extra paid leave
in exchange for your work on the weekend.
–Go for it. –All right.
Good.
Ms. Han.
I might be able to see you get married this year.
Pardon?
What does that mean, sir?
I heard you're going out with Mr. Tae from Global Business.
Everyone in his team knows about it.
According to Mr. Park...
...it seems like I was the only one who didn't know about this.
Were you aware of this, Mr. Kang?
Well, yes.
I heard it by chance.
Oh, my goodness.
Jin–ju...
...you two promised to get married?
I thought you wanted to stay unmarried
for the rest of your life.
That's not it.
It's a call from Samjin Construction,Mr. Choi.
I guess the results are out.
–Go ahead and take it. –Okay.
Hello, sir. Are the results out?
Yes.
What?
Did anything lack in my presentation?
If that's the case,
I'll revise and improve it right away.
Oh, I see.
It's okay.
Let's dine together some time.
Okay, bye.
What did he say?
Their new managing director...
...suggested they change partners this time.
What?
How could you fail to get this deal?
Didn't you do a proper job managing our client?
Were you too preoccupied...
...with your love business?
–Sir, that's not–– –Shut it.
Darn it.
What are you going to do about this?
We've had dealings worth
more than 400 million won a year with them.
After the bidding...
...you should've visited them
and treated them to a meal or something.
You didn't, did you?
Mr. Kang.
How should we make it up?
(Hee–soo, why aren't you answering your phone? Are you all right?)
I guess you're busy.
Don't overwork yourself.
Mr. Choi.
Please check and sign this estimate
of the Pusan National University deal.
–Ms. Han. –Yes?
Are you sure the unit price
for the recycled paper is written correctly?
Did you get it confused with that of snow white paper?
(Snow white: Glossy printing paper in which the unit price is high)
Oh, I'm sorry.
I think I was mistaken.
Goodness.
Why do you keep making mistakes? This is not like you.
I apologize.
You're distracted by your love business.
Of course you can't work properly.
Do it again.
Darn it.
This is why
office romances shouldn't be allowed.
It should be banned or something.
I personally don't agree with people dating at work.
Throughout the past 26 years of my office life...
...I've seen many office couples.
They can't focus on their work...
...and when they break up...
...they cause a commotion, trying to move to another company.
It eventually distracts other employees too.
From my perspective as a superior, it's very tiresome.
Thank you.
Goodness.
It's refreshing.
Goodness.
It's been hours...
...and we've had only five people fill out the survey.
This is bad.
I think we came out on the wrong day.
How about we use another method?
–Another method? –Yes.
Why don't we post the survey on social media...
...and receive feedback that way?
Well...
That might be better.
What do you do on weekends?
On weekends?
Well...
...I usually catch up on sleep...
...watch movies, or hang out with my friends.
You too?
How interesting.
What is?
I mean...
...I thought you'd wake up early in the morning...
...to work out.
Or that you'd keep yourself busy...
...learning something.
But your weekends are like mine. That's interesting.
I thought I'd do what you just said before I started working.
But now that I'm working...
...I've realized it's not possible.
I think it's the best...
...to get sound rest on weekends.
Even when you have a girlfriend?
Why are you staring at me?
Stop looking at me like that.
Kitty.
Kitty, kitty.
There.
Ji–won...
...seemed a bit different today.
(I guess you're busy.)
(Don't overwork yourself.)
Hee–soo, were you too sick to go to work?
Text me back. I'm worried about you.
It's hard to understand...
...this side of her personality.
She answers me late, or she can't be reached.
She's still the same as how she was in college.
I thought her working experience changed her a little.
Well, it's not her fault.
That's how she is.
It's just that I can't put up with her personality.
Goodness, I'm tired.
Where did it go?
"Hee–soo, were you too sick to go to work?
Text me back. I'm worried about you."
It's from Kang Baek–ho of One Dozen.
You left your phone in the meeting room.
Isn't it a must for Sales and Planning
to put a lock on their messenger?
You're too careless. That's your biggest weakness.
I'm aware of it...
...but see one and you've seen them all.
I'm thinking...
...One Dozen might not be the only one
to blame for the Art Fancy leak incident.
What? What are you talking about?
That's not true.
Keep things strict and secure.
Yes, I will be careful.
Ms. Yoon.
Let's not be lousy at our work.
(Three Eyes)
Niddy and Blair, welcome back again.
–Nice to meet you again. –Lovely to have you here.
I love being here.
Ms. Han Jin–ju dates someone she likes...
...but he works at the same company.
As they date at work,
rumors and gossips keep spreading...
...and the situation is getting uncomfortable for her.
What do you think?
I don't understand...
...why they relate her mistakes to her relationship.
–Right.
–It could be serious to make mistakes...
...as you date someone...
...but I don't think it's right
for others to stop them from dating.
I personally think office romances are ambiguous.
From a company's perspective, it only has negative sides.
I'm not sure if there are any good sides.
What do you think are the negative sides?
–From a company's perspective. –It's distracting.
If they're going out with a senior, it might lead to favoritism.
–That'd be unfair. –Such situations could happen...
...so it's understandable.
Some companies prohibit dating at work
by stating it in their employment contract.
What do you think about this case?
I think it's ridiculous, and they shouldn't sign it.
You think it's ridiculous.
I think that's an invasion of privacy...
–...in a sense.
–But there are actual cases of this.
Brian Krzanich, the former CEO of Intel...
...had a relationship with one of his subordinates.
He was dismissed from his position after 36 years...
...because he violated the company's policy.
Regardless of their position...
–...if they violate the policy... –I guess.
–...they get punished for it, so to speak.
–Just like I told you.
Some American companies tend to be strict
about their relationships...
...if they're in the upper management.
–Because it could cause power abuse...
–Exactly.
...and have a negative effect...
–...on the company. –Right.
In the case of India, if a couple at work gets married...
...they get an incentive
that's as much as their monthly salary.
–Really? Their monthly salary? –Each of them.
–It's interesting. –So they support office romances.
If companies prohibit office romances,
employees would have a lot of complaints.
To prevent these complaints...
And since it's good for them
to have those couples get married...
...they encourage office romances.
That's very different.
Of course it's necessary for companies
to set some kind of regulations...
...for the sake of their business management.
But a relationship between people is solely a matter of privacy.
I guess people should do it...
...with a sense of responsibility.
We'll be cheering on Korean employees...
...who love passionately and work hard.
Good night, and...
We love you.
(Survey Report)
So you want to do the market survey...
...online instead of offline?
Yes.
The offline participation is lower than we expected.
And this is Ji–won's idea...
...but since our schedule is tight,
why don't we post the survey online first...
...send our products to some of the participants...
...and get some feedback from them?
I see.
That's a good idea.
Will you be able to do it by this Friday though?
To attach it to the proposal, it needs to be done by then.
We'll try.
You unexpectedly have good teamwork with Ji–won.
Ji–won is unexpectedly helpful.
All right, go for it.
All right.
I got his permission.
Okay.
Ji–won.
Did you get a call from your blind date?
Oh, right.
You said you were going on a blind date last weekend.
How did it go?
I'm texting her...
...right now.
Really?
Are things going well between you two?
I think so.
Is she pretty?
Yes, she is.
Goodness, if I were at least in my 30s...
Let me tell you again.
–If your blind date has any friend––
–Know where to butt in, seriously.
Leave me alone, will you?
(This term is often used to describe tactless people)
By the way, she lives in Bangbae– dong,my neighborhood.
Really?
Yes.
My husband and I lived in the same neighborhood...
...so we hung out often and ended up going out.
–Oh, really? –Yes.
I feel so bad for your husband.
You...
It's working hours.
Focus on your work.
–Okay. –Okay.
Goodness.
What's wrong with me?
Let's break up then.
That should solve the problem.
You think I feel at ease?
This is why I wanted us to be careful.
Why did you tell others
about our relationship as you wanted...
...and make things hard?
You should've denied it then.
Forget it.
I'm hanging up.
How is your cooperation with Global Business
on overseas routes going?
We'll actively work together starting next week.
I see.
Oh, right.
I hear there are a lot of problems with office romances these days.
A competent assistant manager in Production
submitted a letter of resignation.
Your team won't have any problem
working with Global Business, right?
Don't worry.
We can't stop those young people from dating...
...but do keep them under control.
Gossip often leads to mistakes.
I understand.
Oh, Mr. Kang.
I heard you and Ms. Yoon of M Bookstore
were friends in college.
That's right.
I see.
Go back to work then.
Okay.
I'm actually dating at work too.
Were you surprised?
I'm dating One Dozen.
I'm not joking.
I'm being very sincere.
Attention, everyone.
Gather up in the meeting room.
–Okay. –Okay.
Ms. Han, you don't have to come.
–Pardon? –Well...
Stay here first. I'll explain afterwards.
(I heard you're dropping out of the cooperation)
(I know you were excited about this project)
(We've done nothing wrong yet they're being so mean)
Goodness.
Mr. Choi.
Isn't it too much to exclude her from the meeting?
It's not too much at all. It's best to avoid gossip.
Think about it from her perspective.
You'd feel offended too.
No one told her to cause a commotion
by dating at work.
There's nothing bad about dating.
Nor love.
This is why you're still single.
Why would you bring that up here?
Be quiet.
Come up with ideas about overseas routes...
...by Monday––
Mr. Choi.
How can you do this?
Why must I be excluded from this work?
I know how to keep
private and public matters separate.
I can differentiate between the two.
Right, I know.
I know how you are.
You've seen me for seven years in the same team.
Did you think I'd be blinded by love,ruin the project...
...and harm other employees?
Did the rest of you think the same?
No, well...
I guess...
...there's a statistical result...
...that office romances always lead to work failures.
Anyone can date...
...and anyone can make mistakes.
So why must I be the only one excluded from the project?
Is it because...
...I'm a female employee in a lower position than Mr. Tae?
Ms. Han. I've done it for your sake.
I didn't want to do it either.
It's a loss for our team and you to be gossiped about...
...when things are unstable in the company like this.
I'll go talk to her.
Goodness, my head.
Mr. Choi did it for your sake.
He didn't mean anything else by it.
I should quit working at this darn company or something.
You think it's different at other companies?
People look for gossip.
That's how it is.
Then again...
...I shouldn't blame others.
It's my fault for dating at work like a fool.
Are you really going to break up with him though?
Everyone already knows about it...
...so don't be emotional and think about it again.
You know how hard it is
to like someone and to be liked in return.
Besides, you're picky.
Ms. Yang.
Goodness.
What's love?
What's romance?
I know.
Goodness.
I'm neither for or against office romances.
But I'm sure about one thing.
You become an easy target for gossip
and become an outcast easily.
Ms. Han is one example.
The best way is...
...to never get caught and marry that person.
I wouldn't recommend it
if they don't have such determination.
Oh, hey.
Is everything all right?
I'm calling because I couldn't reach you.
I was busy.
I'm sorry I answered your text late
the other day. I was busy with work.
Are you feeling better now?
Yes, I've gotten better.
Don't worry.
That's good to hear.
Our test product will be released tomorrow.
Are you coming to see it?
I'm afraid I won't have time.
Can you send it to my company by post?
You're not coming here?
The company doesn't like it when I work offsite these days.
Look...
...let us...
...work.
What?
Let's work.
We have a lot of work to do.
Right, we do.
Someone is looking for me. I need to go.
Okay.
Bye.
Eighty–six people participated in our survey so far.
I'm glad we changed it to an online survey like you said.
It might reach 100 people in an hour or two at this rate.
I told you.
You just have to listen to me.
What?
I mean...
...you should trust my opinion.
You're such a show–off.
I'm not.
Aren't you leaving work?
Do you still have a lot of work left?
We have to work overtime today. Because of the online survey.
I see.
Ms. Han.
Are you okay now?
You looked down all day long.
I'm okay.
I made up with my boyfriend.
Oh, really?
I've given it some thought.
If you like someone, you should just date them.
To give up on him because of others' opinions...
...he's too good to miss.
I'll leaving first.
Be careful not to grow feelings for each other.
Yu–jin.
Yes?
I didn't go on a blind date.
I see.
Why?
I'm saying it...
...just so you know my heart.
Oh, gosh.
Goodness, it reached 100 people!
Great!
Having feelings for someone.
We deserve to be blessed in everyday life.
100 people.
But it's often the other way around at work.
(Let's leave work together, honey.)
Office romances are followed by all kinds of rumors...
...unpleasant attention, and unjust prejudice.
But if you respect their life instead...
That place is far.
I'll just see you in front of the company.
Let's be confident.
...your love and work...
...might become a bit more pleasant.
Hi, Ms. Yoon.
I sent you the test product earlier.
Did you receive it?
(So–jin – "Bye")
Hee–soo.
Say it.
Hee–soo.
Hee–soo, are you sick?
Hee–soo.
We, One Dozen, will proceed with...
...the 10 percent commission–based salary system.
Let's leave work on time no matter what.
Let's not think about anything and just have fun.
Did you enjoy your life with free evenings?
Quality of life, my foot.
No tea time allowed.
No personal work allowed.
No individual meetings allowed.
It might be the death of us.
–Goodness. –Hee–soo.
–Are you okay? –Work...
–Work what? –Work...
Hello, is this 911? Please help me.
One Dozen respects your work–life balance.
(Episode 11: Work or Life)
–Mr. No. –Yes.
What is your hidden strength?
It's confidence.
I never regret my decision or get distracted from it.
I do my utmost best with much devotion.
Ever since I was young,
I was known to be a stationery lover.
Thus, I applied for One Dozen,
the best stationery company in the country.
I do my best for something I like, so I'm confident.
I think that's my hidden strength, which makes me better than others.