(July, 2008)
I'm home.
You're back.
Gosh, it's so hot outside.
Is that so?
Come on. Get away from me.
No way.
But it's too hot.
All right, fine.
Unbelievable.
Save it, Mom. You'll only exhaust yourself.
I'm not tired at all. It's for my daughter, isn't it?
If you had a better mother, you wouldn't be living...
in a house without air conditioning.
If anyone asks me to choose between...
you and air conditioning,
- I'd gladly choose you. - Really?
Yes.
Shall we live here for decades then?
Fine, let's make it a good life.
- Stop it. It's hot as it is. - No, I love my daughter so much.
Mom...
Where are the objects you're throwing away?
Over here.
All of these?
Yes.
- Let's move them. - Sure.
Hold on.
This I'll keep.
Sure.
(Episode 12: Blind Side)
You should've taken a few more days off.
I tend to think of her more when I'm alone.
Anyway, I'll walk from here.
I don't want people to get the wrong idea.
Hold on.
Take this.
Did you send her off well?
Yes.
I'm Ha Tae Young.
The chairman may have scouted me for this position,
but know that I'm here as a management specialist...
that'll lead this company.
She has shown her competency through a variety of projects,
so I expect your support and trust in her.
Oh, hello. It's good to see you.
Jae Woong, it's been a while.
When did you get back to Korea?
Talk about a surprise.
Director Choi, I heard a lot about you from my father.
I'll do my best to serve you, ma'am.
- I'm Junior Managing Director Park. - It's a pleasure.
Mr. Heo? I heard so much about you too.
I'm Senior Director Park Young Mo.
I look forward to working with you.
Please come by my office sometime. We'll talk over tea.
Let's go.
I thought you were tight with the Vice President.
- But your wife's transfer... - She's what?
Didn't you know?
I'm sorry, but I have to go.
Is it true that you're having Ms. Na transferred to the Ulsan branch?
She's only a victim in this mess.
Please revoke this transfer.
How can I help you? You can't just barge in there.
You can leave us.
What is this about?
I heard that you ordered my transfer to the Ulsan branch.
Now you're crossing the line.
This is about a company's allocation of personnel.
It's nothing you should be concerned about, Ms. Na.
Yes.
I'm clearly aware of that.
However, if this appointment has...
anything to do with Ms. On and Mr. Park's affair,
I wanted to share a word with you. That's why I came.
If you are sacrificing me...
to cover up their affair,
I will not just sit around.
I will disclose everything publicly.
In that case, you will suffer damage as well.
I already lost a lot.
Someone who has nothing to lose has nothing to be afraid of.
What I do know is...
once everything gets exposed,
you will lose...
much more than what I have to lose.
Are you threatening me?
No.
I'm protecting myself.
Please take that into consideration as you make your decision.
I chose you.
Every single choice will come with an opportunity cost.
You should make a decision as well.
I took the video during the Tifone exhibit.
Did Mr. Bae tell you to do it?
I had no idea he would use it like that.
I already knew what I did was wrong.
I really shouldn't have done that.
I went...
to see Mr. Bae yesterday.
But...
he...
The VIP Management Team?
Yes.
It's the core team of our company.
The vice president had full control over the team,
but Mr. Park, who was the director, got promoted as an executive.
The director's position is currently vacant.
Mr. Park?
Are you talking about Senior Director Park Sung Jun?
Jae Woong's right-hand man?
Yes.
But recently, things don't look very smooth between...
the vice president and Mr. Park.
I think something happened between the two.
I wonder what it is.
I'll look into it.
I can't believe this is our 10th year.
Time flies.
Back then,
we didn't think we would be like this in 10 years.
You're right.
How are you doing?
It must be tough to keep seeing her...
in the office.
I think they're seeing each other again.
They're insane.
I'm all broken now.
Do you think they're happy?
I want everything to be destroyed.
You said you had something to say. Tell me.
Is something going on?
Jung Sun.
Lee Young Jun! Lee Seo Jun!
If you don't clean up right now, you won't get any dinner.
Honey, I made dinner. Let's eat.
They probably need to starve a day...
to have the energy level of a regular person.
Let's eat by ourselves.
Come on, let's eat.
People say if your illness doesn't get better with food,
it can't be made better with medicine either.
This is totally healthy.
Yes. Enjoy.
It's good.
Honey, I think I'm a talented cook.
If I had known,
I could have become a celebrity chef.
Some more salt.
Let's eat.
It's great to eat dinner with you at home.
Hey.
What will you do about Mr. Bae?
[VIU Ver] SBS E23 'VIP' "Public Disclosure" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
(The 2019 happiness survey for Korean office workers)
(Memo: I am...)
Someone uploaded this yesterday on an online bulletin.
I'm a victim of attempted rape...
Senior Director Bae Do Il of Sung Un Department Store.
I am Chief Lee Hyun A of VIP Management Team...
of Sung Un Department Store.
On the night of October 18, 1 year ago,
I became a victim...
of Mr. Bae's attempted rape at a hotel in Sinan.
At that time,
I was someone who wanted to win.
Do you drink?
I rarely ever get drunk first.
Is that so?
I should do this to keep up my speed with you two.
I like your attitude.
Thank you.
I wouldn't bring just anyone to our side.
I thought I was doing well.
Until it happened.
Where are you, Mr. Bae?
I brought the papers you asked for.
Okay.
Here you go.
Where's your business partner?
Oh, him.
I thought it'd take a while, so we postponed the meeting.
Take a seat.
Okay.
I drove here.
Hire a driver for the night.
No. You must be tired after the meeting.
I'll get going.
Come on. Don't act like you're a novice.
Mr. Bae.
- I think you're mistaken. - What?
I'm not mistaken.
Will you back out after coming all the way here?
Don't pretend that you aren't interested.
Mr. Bae.
Don't do this. Mr. Bae.
- Don't. - Come on.
Don't fight me.
- Don't! - Relax.
You little...
I was going to report him for what happened,
but fear took over.
So eventually, I chose to run away.
I'm speaking up now, a year later,
because I realized that...
Mr. Bae has molested someone else.
The last year...
was torture for me.
It will be the same for the other victim.
I cannot let him create more victims.
That's why I decided to speak up.
What's this?
What is this about? You knew?
Lee Hyun A!
How could you keep this...
Why are you crying?
I had no idea.
What will you do now?
It's not true.
She approached me for a promotion which got denied,
so she's getting revenge.
You know the situation right now!
How could you get involved in such a scandal?
I'll sort it out.
I'll prove that it's a conspiracy...
and that I'm not guilty. Give me time.
It's okay.
It was posted on an app used by everyone in our industry.
It was even in the news.
Isn't that her one-sided story?
Who knows that she didn't make it up because she wasn't promoted?
Whoever is at fault, we must find out soon...
and issue a statement to minimize the damage.
Trying to extinguish a fire quickly could end up in letting it spread.
Let's see how this plays out.
That's all for today.
Senior Director Park.
See me in my office.
Okay.
A year ago, Chief Lee Hyun A...
handed in her letter of resignation.
I heard that you let her take a break instead.
Were you aware of the situation?
Yes.
Did you stop her from going public? And causing trouble?
Ms. Lee wanted to keep it a secret then.
How about you talk to her?
Even the media is on the case,
so it's a huge headache for us.
You know Ms. Lee well.
Talk to her so this doesn't get worse.
For her to go public about what happened...
would've required great courage.
I think my duty for now is to support her decision.
I apologize.
Doesn't being an executive...
mean you must...
stand with the company and not just one employee?
For the company's sake,
a wound full of pus must be cleaned.
Covering up a problem won't make it disappear.
Do you have an alternative then?
Bring me an alternative that you see fit.
Yes, ma'am.
I asked the vice president's driver.
Mr. Park and the VP's daughter On Yu Ri...
seem to have something going on.
Did you see Lee Hyun A's old photos online?
Her old photos?
I knew her in university.
She dated many guys in quick succession.
I heard she got back at him over a denied promotion. Figures.
My gosh.
I knew it.
Mr. Bae just got unlucky.
Doesn't it take two to tango? He's not the only one to blame.
What is the world coming to?
I'm afraid to talk to the female employees now.
From now on, whenever I give instructions,
I should print it out for them.
Hey, Ms. Lee.
Where are your manners?
Shouldn't you greet a superior?
I thought that you considered me invisible.
I apologize.
See? That's how rude she is.
- Ms. Lee, are you... - I'm fine.
(Senior Director Bae Do Il)
It's me.
Let's upload the second series similar to this one.
(Messages)
I'll wait by the intersection.
Get in.
The chairman asked to see you.
This is important, so do your best to behave.
The person you have called is unavailable right now.
Please leave a message...
Are you here for her?
How long has it been again?
Three years.
Right.
She's family now,
so I asked her here to meet you all.
Have a seat.
Let's eat.
I've been hearing a lot of commotion lately.
She's a troublesome woman with a promiscuous past.
Poor Mr. Bae, right?
It's a sensitive issue that could backfire on us,
so we must be cautious.
I'll make sure to handle it.
Tae Young, I trust that you'll handle this cleanly.
Of course. Don't you worry.
That reminds me. I heard you recently...
held a funeral for someone.
It must've been hard.
This is a family event, so eat comfortably.
Yes, sir.
I was worried about you two not having any children,
but now I don't have to worry anymore.
I told Attorney Choi...
to have her registered on our family tree.
Father, there's no need to rush things...
She's one of us, so why drag our feet?
I know it's a belated motherhood for you,
but treat her as your own.
Yes, Father.
Let's eat.
You've now been acknowledged as an official member of this family,
so I'd rather you see in a neater shape...
in terms of your actions and other things.
Or else, people will say you're just like your mother.
I met all the victims on the list provided by Byung Hoon...
including those who don't work here anymore.
(The Victims of Bae Do Il's Sexual Assaults)
(Typing)
(Searching)
(From Jung Dae Seok: Happy New Year, sir!)
(From Jung Dae Seok: I'll escort you at your convenience.)
(From Bae Do Il: Sweet Ji Yeon, thanks!)
Please, ma'am.
(From Bae Do Il: You make me crazy, Ms. Park)
Four of them are willing to testify.
Including me, that makes it five.
If this goes to court, you'll be put through the wringer.
I knew that when I began this.
Hello?
Is this Ms. Lee Hyun A?
Yes, this is she.
This is Jung Eun Young from HR.
An official investigation and an apology?
Once this goes public,
wouldn't it hurt our image more?
This is not only the wrongdoing of an individual,
but also a systematic issue.
Issuing a formal investigation...
and reinforcing our sensitive training...
will show the public that we're willing to change.
It'll paint a better image of our group instead.
I'll take a close look at it.
Also,
there's something personal I'd like to ask you.
Mr. Park, what if I asked you to be loyal to me?
I'm aware...
that you and my brother have been close.
It's why I want you on my side.
I read your post.
How are you doing?
I'm good.
It happens often with a scandal like this.
It's easier...
for the company to say that the woman was problematic.
It's like a drop in the ocean.
I am aware of that.
You probably uploaded that on an outside website...
to blow it up for your benefit.
But it's like a double-edged sword.
It might get tougher...
for you to hold out in the office, like what happened today.
A woman who came out during the Me Too movement...
also suffered from the consequences...
and recently quit.
If you upload an explanation,
I'll help as much as I can to not let the company...
make you suffer from consequences.
People will gossip for a few days then forget about it.
Don't you think that might be better?
(Director Kim Myung Hwan)
(You have a new group mail.)
What kind of an idiot...
sends an email to the entire staff?
(To all employees of Sung Un Department Store.)
(Why did you wear showy clothes? I couldn't focus on the meeting.)
(I love how you seem like a virgin.)
You called me out...
to that hotel to rape me on that day.
You can try to tell them that.
Then I'll just say...
you approached me to get a promotion.
Who do you think they'll believe?
They'll believe whoever that has power.
Doesn't something like that happen pretty often when you're drunk?
I just went overboard in showing my affection for my junior.
I'm a bit flustered to have you attack me...
like this.
I'll let you off this once.
But if you do this again,
my confidence in you will be shaken.
It wasn't easy to be a whistle-blower...
and a victim of sexual harassment within an organization.
It wasn't something I could manage with my determination.
However, the toughest thing among everything that happened...
was to face the fear within me.
Whenever I was overtaken with that fear,
I thought of the last year I lived in hiding.
If I had lived the rest of my life in hiding,
I would've been in a bigger mess.
That's why I am determined to never take another step back.
I hope as many people as possible will know about this problem,
and further publicize the issue.
That's how I can bring about the smallest change.
Sadly, there were many other victims other than me.
And a few other victims...
stood with me in exposing this matter.
I hope never to see more victims...
of such sexual harassment.
You brat. How dare you?
How dare you?
That's my complaint.
I should have given it to you way earlier. It's belated.
It won't work anyway.
I won't die from this.
You shouldn't.
You'll live and pay...
for what you have done.
Do you think what I did is right?
This is Na Jung Sun.
That was pretty impressive.
But you didn't get the result you wanted.
You probably figured out with your recent appointment...
that you'll become my husband's enemy...
if you become enemies with Mr. Park.
Isn't it odd?
Why didn't he abandon Mr. Park,
who had an illegitimate relationship...
with his daughter,
but came after you instead?
Is it because he's too dear to him?
What do you mean?
He won't...
let go of Mr. Park.
They're in such a tight relationship.
- I should go. - Why are you...
telling me this?
My life is quite hectic these days too.
I wanted to bully him a little.
Think of it as a present.
I canceled Ms. Na's appointment.
You can deal with that incident as you please.
I heard Tae Young is trying to get you on her side.
My father is...
a man who didn't consider her...
as a candidate of his successor because she's a woman.
He's sending me a warning...
by making her into a president.
But I know that Tae Young is...
someone who will never back out...
once she seized an opportunity like this.
Let me be frank.
It's troublesome inside and out.
I need you.
Everything that happened between you and Yu Ri is...
all history, isn't it?
I have something to tell you.
I decided to be with Ms. On.
I'm sorry.
I made a decision to be by her side at this point.
I understand.
I won't oppose your relationship.
However, I do have a condition.
Get divorced...
and clean up your past before you see her again.
Yu Ri has been exposed in the media already.
It would hurt her greatly...
if she gets any attention because of an affair.
I'm sure you have that much common sense.
Now that I gave you an answer to that problem,
it's time for you to give me one.
[VIU Ver] SBS E24 'VIP' "The Written Complaint" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
I came to your office a few times.
I came by a few times,
but I didn't know what to say.
Hyun A.
I'm sorry.
I truly regretted how I took it...
very lightly...
Very lightly as a joke when you turned me down.
I'm so sorry.
I just wanted to show you my support. I mean it.
Thank you.
My gosh, your jobs got to you all.
Isn't it pretty?
Clean up before you leave. I'll kill you if you don't.
You'll find a use for everything.
I have nowhere to put this.
Cheers.
Lemonade on a day like this? Have some alcohol.
- I'm pregnant. - Pregnant?
What? Only I'm in the dark?
You did well.
So did you.
But it won't be the end of it.
Life is so tough, isn't it?
Such is life.
You never know what'll happen.
I didn't think I'd ever get divorced.
A divorce?
What? Another thing only I didn't know?
Is it Byung Hoon?
Take it.
- What? - Wait.
Dad's trying to talk.
Honey, when will you be home?
Mi Na can't go home tonight.
Hello. Say hi!
- Hello! - Young Jun, you too.
Hello.
Anyway,
I'm fine. Take your time and have fun.
I'm really okay.
They just suddenly started. Ms. Lee...
you did so well today.
You know I helped, right?
Mr. Bae used the company messenger...
to harass the female employees.
I found the evidence to... Stop!
Dad's trying to talk!
Sorry for shouting.
Thank you, Mr. Lee.
Why are the kids still up?
They won't sleep.
Honey, let's take them off the red ginseng.
They're still full of energy at this hour.
Let's consider it seriously.
Mr. Lee, we'll have some fun then.
Okay.
But today...
I didn't think I'd have three kids.
Is it four?
So, how did it happen?
- Cheers. - Cheers.
How could you all?
I feel left out.
Sorry for getting the wrong idea about you.
And sending that text.
I thought I should apologize.
It's fine.
But I was surprised that...
you'd send an anonymous text.
I got a strange text myself.
It said my husband's cheating with someone on my team.
I lost my mind for a while.
Although, the text turned out to be true.
What are you two still in there for?
I'll take this first.
I'll bring the rest when I'm done.
Bye. Congratulations.
- Hello, sir. - Hello.
Bye.
See you.
Bye!
My ride's taking a while.
Ms. Na.
The text you got that night.
Do you want to come in?
There's...
something I want to ask you.
That day.
The day we first met after we broke up.
The day I got transferred?
That day,
why did you do it?
It has been a month.
Yu Ri. We...
I know. It's...
over between us.
But...
now we'll see each other every day.
Can you act like nothing's wrong?
Can you do that?
I must.
(My other half)
I have dinner plans with my wife. I must go home.
Mother's here.
You love me.
We...
still love each other.
(Transfer Request Form)
Dongjak-gu Office, please.
(Your husband...)
(Your husband is having an affair...)
(with someone...)
(on your team.)
(Send)
(Your message has been sent.)
It was On Yu Ri?
Why did you send Jung Sun that text message?
(Ms. Na Jung Sun)
Where are you right now?
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How dare you send me that text.
- Jung Sun! - Leave our team.
Leave on your own accord before things get dirty.
Chief Ha Yu Ri?
She's a member of the Ha Family now?
Your father promoted you to Chief,
but how will you take Ms. Na's spot?
It'll be torture for both of us.
I already told you you're going down with me.
It's better to be evil then slightly bad.
I know I'm being cruel,
but please don't hate me for it.