1 00:00:18,894 --> 00:00:20,521 WE 2 00:00:20,604 --> 00:00:23,106 MET 3 00:00:33,033 --> 00:00:34,368 THE TWO OF THEM 4 00:00:34,451 --> 00:00:38,372 MET MANY PEOPLE 5 00:00:38,956 --> 00:00:43,168 THEY SPENT A LOT OF TIME TOGETHER 6 00:00:45,337 --> 00:00:47,506 AND READ MANY BOOKS 7 00:00:47,589 --> 00:00:50,342 TAKING WALKS, TRAVELING, READING 8 00:00:50,759 --> 00:00:53,887 LOVE, TIME, FRIENDSHIP, COMMUNICATION 9 00:00:55,472 --> 00:00:59,518 ONCE AGAIN, I OPEN THE BOOK ABOUT YOU 10 00:01:04,356 --> 00:01:07,734 RÉSUMÉ NAME: KANG DAN-I 11 00:01:07,818 --> 00:01:13,574 VOLUME 13 12 00:01:13,657 --> 00:01:15,951 She's obviously very qualified, 13 00:01:16,618 --> 00:01:18,662 but we can't show a résumé like this to companies. 14 00:01:18,745 --> 00:01:20,080 Why? You said she's qualified. 15 00:01:20,163 --> 00:01:21,331 Due to the employment gap. 16 00:01:22,082 --> 00:01:23,542 She was unemployed for seven years. 17 00:01:23,875 --> 00:01:26,003 Advertising agencies are incredibly fast-paced. 18 00:01:26,587 --> 00:01:28,463 The postings for jobs that require experience 19 00:01:28,547 --> 00:01:30,632 all say that anyone who has experience can apply. 20 00:01:31,008 --> 00:01:32,592 Tell me which companies would interview-- 21 00:01:32,676 --> 00:01:35,679 It's discrimination and illegal. That's why the postings say anyone can apply. 22 00:01:36,263 --> 00:01:38,765 They accept applications from everyone and filter them out. 23 00:01:38,849 --> 00:01:40,517 She will never get an interview. 24 00:01:42,602 --> 00:01:43,979 She was unemployed for seven years, 25 00:01:44,062 --> 00:01:45,897 but she'll need 3 months at the most to adjust. 26 00:01:46,023 --> 00:01:48,650 Anyone would need that much time when starting a new job. 27 00:01:49,276 --> 00:01:51,862 Hey, do you think we've never hired people like her? 28 00:01:51,945 --> 00:01:54,531 Hiring a woman like her can ruin the atmosphere of the office. 29 00:01:54,865 --> 00:01:55,866 What should her title be? 30 00:01:55,949 --> 00:01:58,035 Manager? Senior Manager? She was jobless for years. 31 00:01:58,118 --> 00:02:00,120 It's just ambiguous. Managers won't feel comfortable 32 00:02:00,203 --> 00:02:01,913 giving her petty tasks. 33 00:02:01,997 --> 00:02:05,542 Then could you ask smaller companies-- 34 00:02:05,626 --> 00:02:06,668 Hey, Eun-ho. 35 00:02:06,752 --> 00:02:09,880 Just take her out for a nice meal and cheer her up. 36 00:02:09,963 --> 00:02:11,882 She can't get back into advertising. 37 00:02:11,965 --> 00:02:12,799 Agencies always have 38 00:02:12,883 --> 00:02:14,760 over one hundred applicants waiting to hear back. 39 00:02:26,271 --> 00:02:27,522 You'll buy all of these? 40 00:02:28,148 --> 00:02:29,191 Shouldn't you try them on? 41 00:02:30,317 --> 00:02:32,110 -Here. These too. -Are you sure? 42 00:02:37,324 --> 00:02:39,826 Hey. I have a favor to ask you. 43 00:02:39,910 --> 00:02:40,911 What is it? 44 00:02:40,994 --> 00:02:42,996 -Hire someone for your marketing team. -What? 45 00:02:43,080 --> 00:02:45,082 Even if there's no need. Just do it for me. 46 00:02:46,583 --> 00:02:48,085 Here. 47 00:02:52,047 --> 00:02:53,715 Hey, this is a fashion company. 48 00:02:54,257 --> 00:02:55,509 Fashion marketing is different. 49 00:02:55,592 --> 00:02:57,260 She'll learn fast. 50 00:02:57,344 --> 00:02:59,179 She's clearly overqualified for your company. 51 00:02:59,262 --> 00:03:00,180 Just hire her. 52 00:03:00,263 --> 00:03:02,265 Hey, you can't force me to hire her. 53 00:03:03,934 --> 00:03:04,976 Fine. Forget it, then. 54 00:03:05,477 --> 00:03:07,479 I'll courier this back to you when I get home. 55 00:03:08,105 --> 00:03:09,439 I'll never come here again. 56 00:03:11,400 --> 00:03:12,526 What's with him today? 57 00:03:13,235 --> 00:03:15,779 Hey, does it make sense to you? 58 00:03:15,862 --> 00:03:17,489 She studies hard, is competent, 59 00:03:17,572 --> 00:03:18,824 and more passionate than anyone. 60 00:03:18,907 --> 00:03:21,368 It's ridiculous that not a single company would hire her. 61 00:03:21,451 --> 00:03:23,120 What are you yelling at me for? 62 00:03:24,454 --> 00:03:25,705 Take this. I'm not buying this. 63 00:03:27,207 --> 00:03:28,250 Hey... 64 00:03:46,435 --> 00:03:48,061 RED SPOTS 65 00:03:57,946 --> 00:03:59,448 Don't call me, Song Hae-rin. 66 00:03:59,531 --> 00:04:00,782 I'm not your friend. 67 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:09,040 SONG HAE-RIN 68 00:04:10,417 --> 00:04:12,002 SONG HAE-RIN 69 00:04:12,502 --> 00:04:15,464 I want to avoid you for the time being, Hae-rin. 70 00:04:16,047 --> 00:04:16,882 SONG HAE-RIN 71 00:04:16,965 --> 00:04:19,843 <i>Eun-ho, I'm in your neighborhood now.</i> 72 00:04:20,552 --> 00:04:23,847 <i>I felt bad about being such a nuisance to Ji Seo-jun when I was drunk,</i> 73 00:04:24,431 --> 00:04:27,934 <i>so I came here to apologize to him, but he's not answering my calls.</i> 74 00:04:30,437 --> 00:04:34,191 I know that we came out of the restaurant like this. 75 00:04:37,569 --> 00:04:38,779 Did we go that way? 76 00:04:43,200 --> 00:04:45,368 No, we didn't. 77 00:04:47,746 --> 00:04:48,789 We went this way. 78 00:04:55,295 --> 00:04:56,338 No. 79 00:04:58,590 --> 00:04:59,841 Damn it. 80 00:04:59,925 --> 00:05:02,385 I even slept at his place. Why can't I remember where it is? 81 00:05:03,303 --> 00:05:05,180 His address should be on his contract. 82 00:05:05,764 --> 00:05:07,557 I should've checked it before coming here. 83 00:05:07,641 --> 00:05:08,809 EUN-HO 84 00:05:11,102 --> 00:05:12,270 <i>Ms. Song.</i> 85 00:05:12,437 --> 00:05:14,940 <i>Mr. Ji Seo-jun is your business partner, not your friend.</i> 86 00:05:15,315 --> 00:05:17,067 <i>And yes. You really were a nuisance that day.</i> 87 00:05:17,150 --> 00:05:19,194 <i>Even I would avoid you if I were him.</i> 88 00:05:19,528 --> 00:05:21,238 <i>You'd better apologize to him properly.</i> 89 00:05:21,321 --> 00:05:23,406 <i>We have to work with him on four more books.</i> 90 00:05:23,824 --> 00:05:24,908 JI SEO-JUN 91 00:05:25,784 --> 00:05:27,369 <i>I washed my sheets.</i> 92 00:05:27,953 --> 00:05:29,913 <i>Some woman slept on my bed without even washing up.</i> 93 00:05:33,166 --> 00:05:36,169 <i>I washed all the sheets, but I can still smell the pollack and cuttlefish.</i> 94 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:38,755 <i>Did you have them in your pocket or something?</i> 95 00:05:39,756 --> 00:05:42,008 <i>For now, I don't want to answer that woman's calls.</i> 96 00:05:42,634 --> 00:05:45,011 -What the hell... -<i>E-mail me for any work-related stuff.</i> 97 00:05:45,095 --> 00:05:46,471 <i>Then I'll get back to you.</i> 98 00:05:47,097 --> 00:05:49,099 So both of them hate me. 99 00:05:53,228 --> 00:05:56,439 Life is plagued by loneliness. I'm really lonely. 100 00:05:58,775 --> 00:05:59,776 RED SPOTS 101 00:06:02,112 --> 00:06:04,322 <i>I even bought a cake to apologize to you.</i> 102 00:06:04,823 --> 00:06:06,449 <i>I'm really sorry about that night.</i> 103 00:06:07,701 --> 00:06:08,868 <i>I don't need your apology.</i> 104 00:06:09,286 --> 00:06:10,787 <i>I don't want to see you ever again.</i> 105 00:06:12,289 --> 00:06:14,165 <i>Actually, I have one last question.</i> 106 00:06:14,708 --> 00:06:17,460 <i>Did getting dumped by guys turn you into such a bad drunk?</i> 107 00:06:17,544 --> 00:06:19,796 <i>Or did you get dumped because you're a terrible drunk?</i> 108 00:06:20,297 --> 00:06:21,506 What the... 109 00:06:22,340 --> 00:06:24,175 Hey, that's not true! You got it all wrong! 110 00:06:24,759 --> 00:06:27,012 I'm actually a wonderful woman! 111 00:06:32,392 --> 00:06:33,685 Where is his place? 112 00:06:44,779 --> 00:06:47,490 <i>In the past year, I applied to every experienced position available.</i> 113 00:06:47,574 --> 00:06:49,117 I had more than 50 in-person interviews. 114 00:06:49,200 --> 00:06:51,536 Even if a company is hiring 10 people, they'll never hire 115 00:06:51,620 --> 00:06:53,330 women who are returning after a career break. 116 00:06:54,164 --> 00:06:55,457 <i>Should I keep living like this?</i> 117 00:06:56,458 --> 00:06:59,252 <i>Let's say I'll die at the age of 80. That means I'm only halfway through.</i> 118 00:06:59,919 --> 00:07:01,296 Do I have to keep living like this? 119 00:07:05,467 --> 00:07:07,844 Fire Dan-i, Mr. Cha. 120 00:07:08,845 --> 00:07:11,139 Actually, no. Since she's a contract employee, 121 00:07:11,931 --> 00:07:16,144 terminating her contract would be the appropriate expression. 122 00:07:23,109 --> 00:07:25,445 GYEOROO IDEA CONTEST 123 00:07:30,617 --> 00:07:31,701 Hey, you're back. 124 00:07:33,286 --> 00:07:34,287 What are you up to? 125 00:07:34,871 --> 00:07:37,582 I want to participate in the idea competition. 126 00:07:47,258 --> 00:07:48,802 Give me some ideas. 127 00:07:50,053 --> 00:07:51,554 You want my invaluable ideas for free? 128 00:07:52,931 --> 00:07:54,432 What do you want in return? 129 00:08:04,442 --> 00:08:06,069 No, that was half-hearted. 130 00:08:06,152 --> 00:08:07,946 Do it again. On this cheek. 131 00:08:13,743 --> 00:08:15,996 No, that's not enough. Do it properly. 132 00:08:25,296 --> 00:08:27,674 It wasn't bad overall, but it could've been better. 133 00:08:28,383 --> 00:08:29,634 Is that all you can do? 134 00:08:29,718 --> 00:08:31,136 Do it again. 135 00:08:32,095 --> 00:08:34,180 Just give me some ideas. 136 00:08:37,475 --> 00:08:39,936 Dan-i, I'll be one of the judges as a founding member. 137 00:08:40,020 --> 00:08:41,563 I must be fair to all participants. 138 00:08:43,773 --> 00:08:45,191 If I were you, 139 00:08:45,900 --> 00:08:48,528 I wouldn't propose a book that's aiming for short-lived popularity. 140 00:08:48,987 --> 00:08:51,031 I'd rather come up with an idea for a book 141 00:08:51,114 --> 00:08:52,907 that people would remember for a long time. 142 00:08:54,409 --> 00:08:56,786 It'll be great if it can contribute to the company's success. 143 00:08:57,662 --> 00:08:59,080 Try to think outside the box. 144 00:09:01,833 --> 00:09:02,709 You never let me down. 145 00:09:04,878 --> 00:09:05,962 That's hard though. 146 00:09:06,796 --> 00:09:07,672 What should I propose? 147 00:09:08,715 --> 00:09:09,758 This is... 148 00:09:10,759 --> 00:09:11,843 A year ago, 149 00:09:12,969 --> 00:09:15,597 when you were trying to find a job, wasn't it stressful? 150 00:09:15,680 --> 00:09:17,932 You said you had 50 in-person interviews. 151 00:09:18,016 --> 00:09:20,435 It was stressful, of course. 152 00:09:21,061 --> 00:09:24,606 One day, when I was running between skyscrapers with my résumé in my hand 153 00:09:24,689 --> 00:09:26,232 I felt so sorry for myself. 154 00:09:26,316 --> 00:09:30,320 I thought, "There must be so many desks in those buildings. Can't they spare me one?" 155 00:09:31,404 --> 00:09:34,699 I had always worked very hard. I thought it was so unfair. 156 00:09:35,366 --> 00:09:37,827 Money was disappearing from my account at the speed of light, 157 00:09:37,911 --> 00:09:40,371 and I couldn't land a job no matter how hard I tried. 158 00:09:43,124 --> 00:09:44,501 Why didn't you come to me for help? 159 00:09:46,377 --> 00:09:48,963 Because I knew it'd upset you. 160 00:09:49,089 --> 00:09:51,591 Still, it would've been better to be upset about it together. 161 00:09:54,427 --> 00:09:56,387 Why are you asking about that out of the blue? 162 00:09:56,471 --> 00:09:57,764 It's all in the past now. 163 00:09:58,515 --> 00:10:01,101 Now I have a job, 164 00:10:01,601 --> 00:10:03,394 and I'm doing pretty well at work. 165 00:10:05,647 --> 00:10:07,023 I even have a boyfriend now. 166 00:10:19,119 --> 00:10:20,161 I didn't know 167 00:10:21,162 --> 00:10:23,623 anything back then. I'm sorry. 168 00:10:24,124 --> 00:10:25,583 Did something happen? 169 00:10:26,584 --> 00:10:27,961 No, I was just reminded of it. 170 00:10:30,255 --> 00:10:31,131 By the way, 171 00:10:31,256 --> 00:10:34,342 do you think it's okay for me to participate in the competition? 172 00:10:34,592 --> 00:10:36,344 I'm a contract employee. Am I being too eager? 173 00:10:36,845 --> 00:10:37,971 No, that's fine. 174 00:10:38,346 --> 00:10:40,265 Do everything you want to do. It's okay. 175 00:10:41,182 --> 00:10:43,309 -Anyway, what about the study group? -What? 176 00:10:43,393 --> 00:10:45,395 I heard the new hires are studying together today. 177 00:10:45,812 --> 00:10:47,105 Ji-yul told me yesterday. 178 00:10:47,981 --> 00:10:50,191 Right. Oh, no. I have to get ready and head out. 179 00:10:50,275 --> 00:10:51,317 What do I do with all this? 180 00:10:51,526 --> 00:10:53,862 -I'll pack these up for you. Go get ready. -Thanks. 181 00:11:06,958 --> 00:11:08,793 -Are you ready? -Thanks. 182 00:11:09,752 --> 00:11:12,338 No, I don't think you're ready yet. 183 00:11:12,797 --> 00:11:14,841 -What do you mean? -Close your eyes. 184 00:11:15,925 --> 00:11:16,968 Why? 185 00:11:17,594 --> 00:11:18,928 Just close your eyes, please. 186 00:11:36,487 --> 00:11:37,697 What is it? 187 00:11:41,492 --> 00:11:42,535 Is it an earring? 188 00:11:43,119 --> 00:11:44,078 Stay still. 189 00:11:58,092 --> 00:11:59,260 There you go. 190 00:11:59,844 --> 00:12:00,887 Have a look. 191 00:12:07,518 --> 00:12:10,396 I went to see a friend of mine earlier and thought of you. 192 00:12:10,480 --> 00:12:11,981 Do you like it? 193 00:12:12,065 --> 00:12:14,525 Yes. You picked an earring that is just like me. 194 00:12:15,568 --> 00:12:18,655 I'm blooming like a beautiful flower, you know. 195 00:12:19,322 --> 00:12:20,490 What a great choice. 196 00:12:22,200 --> 00:12:24,035 I'll clean the house and do the laundry as well. 197 00:12:24,118 --> 00:12:25,536 I won't be home when you get back. 198 00:12:26,371 --> 00:12:27,455 Where are you going? 199 00:12:28,748 --> 00:12:29,749 It's a secret. 200 00:12:49,894 --> 00:12:51,646 We're gathered here today 201 00:12:51,729 --> 00:12:54,190 to prepare for the idea contest, 202 00:12:54,273 --> 00:12:58,277 TOP, Tomorrow of Passion, you know? 203 00:12:58,736 --> 00:12:59,862 In other words, 204 00:13:00,530 --> 00:13:02,865 even if we're sitting here together at the moment, 205 00:13:02,949 --> 00:13:07,954 we'll be competing against each other in this competition. 206 00:13:08,538 --> 00:13:10,707 That's right. The five million won is mine. 207 00:13:10,790 --> 00:13:11,624 I really need it. 208 00:13:11,708 --> 00:13:13,459 Then we'll share information, 209 00:13:13,543 --> 00:13:15,753 but not our ideas, okay? 210 00:13:17,463 --> 00:13:20,383 We shouldn't share any information. Information is an asset. 211 00:13:20,466 --> 00:13:23,886 Then we'll sit together but work separately. 212 00:13:25,555 --> 00:13:27,890 Then I'm screwed. I'm totally screwed. 213 00:13:29,183 --> 00:13:30,685 What are you going to do without us? 214 00:13:31,269 --> 00:13:32,353 Gosh, look at that face. 215 00:13:32,979 --> 00:13:35,523 This is a list of the previous winning ideas 216 00:13:35,606 --> 00:13:37,817 that were turned into books. Go through this list first. 217 00:13:38,443 --> 00:13:40,820 This is a list of all Gyeoroo's books organized by year. 218 00:13:40,903 --> 00:13:42,196 Go over this too. 219 00:14:04,093 --> 00:14:07,180 <i>I cleaned the house and did the laundry. I bought groceries for the week as well.</i> 220 00:14:07,513 --> 00:14:09,348 <i>There's soup on the stove. Heat it up.</i> 221 00:14:10,058 --> 00:14:12,560 <i>I followed a recipe in a cookbook. I hope it's good.</i> 222 00:14:13,352 --> 00:14:14,437 <i>And sweet dreams.</i> 223 00:14:15,188 --> 00:14:16,189 <i>From Eun-ho.</i> 224 00:14:24,906 --> 00:14:26,616 Where did he go? 225 00:14:28,242 --> 00:14:29,285 This is odd. 226 00:14:29,994 --> 00:14:32,663 Come to think of it, he often doesn't come home. 227 00:14:34,999 --> 00:14:36,667 Did he go to Kapyong again? 228 00:14:47,637 --> 00:14:49,639 His high fever was caused by pneumonia. 229 00:14:49,722 --> 00:14:52,642 Again? He just recovered from it. 230 00:14:52,725 --> 00:14:55,561 In his current condition, it's hard to expect any improvement. 231 00:14:55,937 --> 00:14:57,814 He's barely hanging in there. 232 00:14:59,774 --> 00:15:00,733 I have to say, 233 00:15:01,442 --> 00:15:02,819 he has held out for long enough. 234 00:15:04,195 --> 00:15:07,115 You should prepare yourselves for the worst. 235 00:15:11,994 --> 00:15:12,995 Doctor. 236 00:15:24,340 --> 00:15:25,633 Don't worry. 237 00:15:25,716 --> 00:15:28,302 He said many times that we should prepare for the worst. 238 00:15:30,054 --> 00:15:31,764 Mr. Kang will get through this, once again. 239 00:15:32,306 --> 00:15:33,683 It's not that. 240 00:15:35,852 --> 00:15:38,062 I'm just not sure if I made the right choice. 241 00:15:40,523 --> 00:15:42,900 I could've made a different choice back then. 242 00:15:44,652 --> 00:15:46,362 I'm not sure if it is right 243 00:15:48,281 --> 00:15:49,824 to just let him go like this. 244 00:15:52,493 --> 00:15:54,579 Is it right to let him be forgotten like this? 245 00:15:57,331 --> 00:15:59,375 Was keeping the promise the right thing to do? 246 00:16:02,170 --> 00:16:04,172 Mr. Kang, please tell me 247 00:16:05,715 --> 00:16:06,966 that I did the right thing... 248 00:16:09,135 --> 00:16:10,428 and that what I'm doing is right. 249 00:16:12,847 --> 00:16:14,015 Tell me this is right. 250 00:17:18,204 --> 00:17:19,288 Who's here? 251 00:17:20,623 --> 00:17:21,457 I'll be right back. 252 00:17:31,634 --> 00:17:32,843 Did I mishear it? 253 00:17:49,652 --> 00:17:50,778 Hi, Geum-bi. 254 00:17:56,409 --> 00:17:57,577 <i>Are you all right?</i> 255 00:17:58,077 --> 00:17:59,745 <i>You must've been taken aback that night.</i> 256 00:18:04,375 --> 00:18:06,335 <i>I wanted to tell you that I'm fine now.</i> 257 00:18:10,798 --> 00:18:14,468 <i>You said you wouldn't answer my calls, so I came to see you in person</i> 258 00:18:16,512 --> 00:18:18,723 <i>because there's something I really want to tell you.</i> 259 00:18:22,518 --> 00:18:24,812 <i>I quit drinking as of that day.</i> 260 00:18:26,856 --> 00:18:29,817 <i>So please forgive me now.</i> 261 00:18:38,451 --> 00:18:41,495 <i>To me, you're the perfect book designer.</i> 262 00:18:56,761 --> 00:18:58,596 What? Where did everyone go? 263 00:18:59,096 --> 00:19:00,264 It's lunchtime, you know. 264 00:19:01,223 --> 00:19:02,892 You probably haven't had lunch yet. 265 00:19:03,351 --> 00:19:05,019 -Shall we have lunch together? -Shall we? 266 00:19:05,519 --> 00:19:07,563 Wait, I have to vote first. 267 00:19:08,272 --> 00:19:09,357 -Just a second. -Okay. 268 00:19:14,737 --> 00:19:16,364 -A circle? -I'm not sure. 269 00:19:19,825 --> 00:19:20,701 Let's go. 270 00:19:30,169 --> 00:19:31,253 This is so good. 271 00:19:31,337 --> 00:19:33,506 Hey, I was starving. 272 00:19:34,757 --> 00:19:36,550 I had to check out a few online bookstores. 273 00:19:36,967 --> 00:19:39,929 Why do I always have so much work to do? I'm always so swamped. 274 00:19:41,889 --> 00:19:43,349 Speaking of which, 275 00:19:43,432 --> 00:19:45,393 are you interested in joining my team? 276 00:19:47,186 --> 00:19:49,939 Well, I'd love that. 277 00:19:50,022 --> 00:19:52,525 But will that be okay? As you know, I'm a contract employee. 278 00:19:52,608 --> 00:19:53,526 Give me some time. 279 00:19:53,609 --> 00:19:55,528 The founding members' meeting will be held soon, 280 00:19:55,903 --> 00:19:57,113 so I'll bring it up then. 281 00:19:57,196 --> 00:19:59,365 I'll ask if you can be transferred to my team. 282 00:20:00,157 --> 00:20:01,075 -Really? -Yes. 283 00:20:01,575 --> 00:20:03,244 But don't get your hopes up too high. 284 00:20:03,411 --> 00:20:05,871 -You're teasing me now, right? -Yes, I am. 285 00:20:06,455 --> 00:20:07,456 This is so yummy. 286 00:20:08,708 --> 00:20:10,292 Hey, why are you going so fast? 287 00:20:10,876 --> 00:20:11,961 Let's go. 288 00:20:13,754 --> 00:20:14,672 Hey, Geum-bi. 289 00:20:20,344 --> 00:20:21,595 Let's go. Come on. 290 00:20:47,288 --> 00:20:48,581 Ta-da! 291 00:20:48,664 --> 00:20:50,833 Shouldn't you be at work? Why are you following me? 292 00:20:50,916 --> 00:20:53,711 I took today off because of you. 293 00:20:53,794 --> 00:20:56,213 I told you to e-mail me. Why are you doing this? 294 00:20:56,672 --> 00:20:58,174 You've been bothering me all day. 295 00:20:58,257 --> 00:21:01,886 I made a mistake, so I have to fix it. 296 00:21:02,595 --> 00:21:05,598 Also, you signed with me. 297 00:21:06,599 --> 00:21:09,059 I always take care of those who signed with me to the end. 298 00:21:09,351 --> 00:21:12,688 Not a single contract has ended on a sour note. 299 00:21:13,272 --> 00:21:14,440 So what's your point? 300 00:21:16,817 --> 00:21:19,403 I'm so sorry about that day, Mr. Ji. 301 00:21:19,695 --> 00:21:22,198 And I really quit drinking. 302 00:21:22,907 --> 00:21:24,158 Do you know how scared I was? 303 00:21:24,241 --> 00:21:26,786 You made cucumber soju when you were allergic to cucumbers. 304 00:21:27,453 --> 00:21:28,829 Jeez, what's wrong with you? 305 00:21:28,913 --> 00:21:31,290 That will never happen again until your contract ends. 306 00:21:31,373 --> 00:21:34,668 I'll work harder to become a better partner. 307 00:21:35,586 --> 00:21:38,214 Okay, please do. 308 00:21:42,802 --> 00:21:44,220 Get home safely. 309 00:21:45,554 --> 00:21:48,015 Gosh, I'm hungry. I haven't even had lunch yet. 310 00:21:48,766 --> 00:21:51,352 We've reconciled, but I guess you'll say no 311 00:21:51,435 --> 00:21:54,313 if I ask you to have lunch with me, right? 312 00:21:57,066 --> 00:21:58,108 He's ignoring me. 313 00:22:02,404 --> 00:22:03,656 <i>Mr. Cha.</i> 314 00:22:03,906 --> 00:22:06,617 <i>I apologized formally to Mr. Ji.</i> 315 00:22:07,076 --> 00:22:08,536 <i>He's no longer mad at me.</i> 316 00:22:09,870 --> 00:22:12,414 <i>From now on, I'll draw a clear line between work and personal life.</i> 317 00:22:16,585 --> 00:22:17,628 I'm hungry. 318 00:22:18,754 --> 00:22:20,631 Hey, what kind of nonsense is this? 319 00:22:20,714 --> 00:22:23,217 Look. This shocking news was uploaded five minutes ago. 320 00:22:24,260 --> 00:22:25,219 Apparently, this blogger 321 00:22:25,302 --> 00:22:28,222 saw Kang Byeong-jun in Amsterdam. 322 00:22:28,305 --> 00:22:29,598 He was with a young woman. 323 00:22:29,682 --> 00:22:31,475 When he asked him if he's Kang Byeong-jun, 324 00:22:31,559 --> 00:22:33,852 he suddenly started speaking Japanese and walked away. 325 00:22:34,353 --> 00:22:36,105 But he was speaking Korean up until then. 326 00:22:36,188 --> 00:22:37,398 -Is this real? -Exactly. 327 00:22:37,481 --> 00:22:39,608 People are going crazy right now, 328 00:22:39,692 --> 00:22:41,652 saying he must've faked his disappearance 329 00:22:41,735 --> 00:22:43,529 so he could be with his lover. 330 00:22:44,113 --> 00:22:48,784 My gosh, what is all the fuss about? 331 00:22:49,285 --> 00:22:50,911 Rumors saying he disappeared or escaped 332 00:22:50,995 --> 00:22:53,205 have no grounds or basis in fact. 333 00:22:53,289 --> 00:22:55,708 There were even rumors saying that we locked him up. 334 00:22:55,791 --> 00:22:57,710 -Exactly. -But I can understand why. 335 00:22:57,793 --> 00:22:59,753 He announced his retirement out of the blue, 336 00:22:59,837 --> 00:23:02,631 gave his publication rights to our company, and vanished. 337 00:23:02,715 --> 00:23:05,509 I'm sure he had a good reason for doing that. 338 00:23:05,593 --> 00:23:09,013 Why are people so curious about his grand plan? 339 00:23:09,096 --> 00:23:13,726 I believe that he'll suddenly show up again one day 340 00:23:13,809 --> 00:23:16,604 just like how he suddenly disappeared. 341 00:23:17,104 --> 00:23:18,397 Do you want to know why? 342 00:23:19,732 --> 00:23:21,692 That's because <i>The Heroes</i> still remains unfinished. 343 00:23:22,276 --> 00:23:23,736 What's <i>The Heroes</i>? 344 00:23:23,819 --> 00:23:26,196 It's a book Mr. Kang once mentioned in an interview. 345 00:23:26,280 --> 00:23:27,448 He was planning on writing it. 346 00:23:27,823 --> 00:23:30,743 But it never got published because he suddenly retired. 347 00:23:31,994 --> 00:23:33,829 -You're incredible. -She knows everything. 348 00:23:33,912 --> 00:23:34,997 Dan-i, you're the best. 349 00:23:36,123 --> 00:23:39,418 I'm sure he'll show up one day with a finished copy of <i>The Heroes</i>. 350 00:23:40,002 --> 00:23:42,379 Right when everyone's off guard, 351 00:23:42,796 --> 00:23:44,798 he'll show up with a great piece of work 352 00:23:44,882 --> 00:23:47,718 and cause a sensation in the publishing industry. 353 00:23:47,801 --> 00:23:50,429 When that happens, I'll be in charge of editing <i>The Heroes</i>. 354 00:23:50,638 --> 00:23:52,681 Do you all hear me? Look at me. 355 00:23:52,806 --> 00:23:55,517 I'm going to kill anyone who tries to take it from me. 356 00:23:55,601 --> 00:23:57,019 -Okay, sir. -Sure. 357 00:24:23,712 --> 00:24:25,089 <i>THE HEROES</i> 358 00:24:25,172 --> 00:24:27,383 <i>THE HEROES</i> 359 00:24:27,466 --> 00:24:30,010 WRITTEN BY PARK JUNG-HOON 360 00:24:44,817 --> 00:24:47,152 <i>THE HEROES</i> 361 00:24:47,236 --> 00:24:49,780 KANG BYEONG-JUN 362 00:24:54,660 --> 00:24:57,162 KANG BYEONG-JUN HAS DISAPPEARED <i>THE HEROES</i> BY KANG BYEONG-JUN 363 00:24:57,246 --> 00:24:59,748 "Declaration of the end of Kang Byeong-jun's writing career. 364 00:25:02,251 --> 00:25:05,879 To me, writing was a form of showing my desire to live 365 00:25:06,505 --> 00:25:10,092 and a voyage to find the reason behind my existence." 366 00:25:11,593 --> 00:25:12,511 <i>However,</i> 367 00:25:13,345 --> 00:25:17,015 <i>after the 60-year-long journey,</i> 368 00:25:17,683 --> 00:25:19,601 <i>writing ended up becoming only a career.</i> 369 00:25:20,477 --> 00:25:23,689 <i>And now the only thing that's left within me is disgrace.</i> 370 00:25:24,440 --> 00:25:26,024 KANG BYEONG-JUN ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT 371 00:25:26,108 --> 00:25:28,444 <i>Everything has lost its meaning,</i> 372 00:25:28,527 --> 00:25:30,070 <i>my desires have faded away,</i> 373 00:25:30,529 --> 00:25:32,614 <i>and it's been a long time since I lost my purpose.</i> 374 00:25:33,490 --> 00:25:36,702 <i>Now, I have forcefully been driven out</i> 375 00:25:36,785 --> 00:25:40,080 <i>into the barren plain all by myself.</i> 376 00:25:41,498 --> 00:25:46,003 <i>And now, in my final moment, I am about to talk about myself</i> 377 00:25:47,504 --> 00:25:49,256 <i>before I forget who I am.</i> 378 00:25:49,339 --> 00:25:51,091 KANG BYEONG-JUN ANNOUNCES HIS RETIREMENT 379 00:25:53,969 --> 00:25:57,431 <i>My well is all dried up</i> 380 00:25:57,514 --> 00:25:59,892 <i>and empty.</i> 381 00:26:00,768 --> 00:26:04,188 <i>And now, I am ready to enjoy my unrighteous freedom.</i> 382 00:26:08,734 --> 00:26:13,197 "And therefore, I, Kang Byeong-jun, declare my retirement from writing." 383 00:26:16,867 --> 00:26:18,035 What does this mean? 384 00:26:18,202 --> 00:26:21,163 That means there's no definite reason. 385 00:26:22,873 --> 00:26:24,541 Am I the only one who doesn't get it? 386 00:26:27,753 --> 00:26:28,796 Eun-ho, is that you? 387 00:26:31,006 --> 00:26:33,592 You didn't eat, did you? What were you doing? 388 00:26:34,134 --> 00:26:37,346 I was reading Mr. Kang's declaration of the end of his writing career. 389 00:26:39,139 --> 00:26:40,307 Why all of a sudden? 390 00:26:40,849 --> 00:26:42,351 Didn't you see the buzz? 391 00:26:42,601 --> 00:26:43,936 He used to be your teacher. 392 00:26:44,186 --> 00:26:45,771 He's the reason why you became a writer. 393 00:26:45,854 --> 00:26:48,065 It all started because he asked you to write a novel. 394 00:26:50,526 --> 00:26:52,694 He didn't even like my novels. 395 00:26:52,778 --> 00:26:54,238 Do you even know how much he hurt me? 396 00:26:55,364 --> 00:26:56,698 "That's not a novel. 397 00:26:56,782 --> 00:26:58,826 Your writings need to be sincerer." 398 00:26:59,660 --> 00:27:01,411 I became a writer because of you. 399 00:27:01,912 --> 00:27:03,831 You secretly uploaded my novel on the Internet. 400 00:27:04,331 --> 00:27:05,791 Let's eat. I'm hungry. 401 00:27:06,500 --> 00:27:09,461 You received his declaration, didn't you? 402 00:27:11,421 --> 00:27:12,506 Why do you think so? 403 00:27:13,090 --> 00:27:14,591 I wasn't able to ask you back then 404 00:27:14,675 --> 00:27:17,135 because I was busy raising Jae-hui and working. 405 00:27:17,219 --> 00:27:20,222 But didn't his declaration cause a huge controversy? 406 00:27:20,806 --> 00:27:23,433 Back then, I didn't even know you were working at Gyeoroo. 407 00:27:23,517 --> 00:27:24,977 I thought you were still in school. 408 00:27:26,311 --> 00:27:29,481 You were weird back then. I couldn't get in touch with you and you were never home. 409 00:27:30,440 --> 00:27:33,068 What's with the sudden interest? Is it because I'm your boyfriend? 410 00:27:34,319 --> 00:27:37,906 He gave you the declaration, did he? 411 00:27:39,533 --> 00:27:42,703 I read it, and I couldn't understand a single word. 412 00:27:43,078 --> 00:27:44,246 Why did he retire? 413 00:27:44,329 --> 00:27:46,665 Can you tell me? I'll keep it a secret. 414 00:27:47,249 --> 00:27:48,375 Let's eat. I'm hungry. 415 00:27:48,876 --> 00:27:50,335 Where is he right now? 416 00:27:50,419 --> 00:27:51,837 You keep in touch, don't you? 417 00:27:52,921 --> 00:27:55,674 No, Dan-i. He disappeared because he wanted to. 418 00:27:55,841 --> 00:27:58,886 And he wrote that declaration hoping that no one would look for him. 419 00:27:58,969 --> 00:28:02,222 Plus, he never had a deep relationship with anyone. 420 00:28:03,640 --> 00:28:06,268 I personally think it was just the right ending for him. 421 00:28:07,561 --> 00:28:10,230 Why do you think of it as an ending? <i>The Heroes</i> is still unfinished. 422 00:28:12,900 --> 00:28:14,151 He retired. 423 00:28:14,401 --> 00:28:16,278 He'll come back with that book. 424 00:28:16,361 --> 00:28:17,946 I'm not the only one who thinks that. 425 00:28:18,196 --> 00:28:21,116 Everyone at work said the same thing. They all think he'll come back. 426 00:28:22,284 --> 00:28:24,036 I hope he comes back dramatically 427 00:28:24,620 --> 00:28:26,413 and shocks the world. 428 00:28:27,789 --> 00:28:29,833 By the way, did you read the poetry collection? 429 00:28:30,751 --> 00:28:31,668 Yes, it was nice. 430 00:28:32,336 --> 00:28:33,545 Are you going to publish it? 431 00:28:33,629 --> 00:28:35,881 What do you think? Do you think we should publish it? 432 00:28:36,465 --> 00:28:38,592 Yes, it was really nice. 433 00:28:39,718 --> 00:28:40,886 Did you vote for it? 434 00:28:42,679 --> 00:28:44,014 -I'm not sure. -No? 435 00:28:44,598 --> 00:28:46,016 -Just eat. -Vote for it, okay? 436 00:29:26,974 --> 00:29:27,933 Hello. 437 00:29:32,020 --> 00:29:34,398 -Park Hoon! -My goodness. 438 00:29:35,107 --> 00:29:36,191 Good morning. 439 00:29:36,984 --> 00:29:39,486 -Did you take the bus? -Of course. 440 00:30:07,264 --> 00:30:08,265 He's so cool. 441 00:30:28,410 --> 00:30:29,745 She's so cool. 442 00:31:23,840 --> 00:31:25,425 What's going on? 443 00:31:25,926 --> 00:31:29,262 My gosh, Ji-yul. You still have a lot to learn. 444 00:31:29,846 --> 00:31:31,264 It's Gyeoroo's tradition. 445 00:31:31,348 --> 00:31:34,393 It's my first time seeing it since I started working here 3 years ago. 446 00:31:34,976 --> 00:31:36,937 But you guys are lucky. You got to see it 447 00:31:37,020 --> 00:31:38,438 in your first year. 448 00:31:38,522 --> 00:31:40,816 When Gyeoroo was first established, they all wore that 449 00:31:40,899 --> 00:31:42,818 to visit all the important places 450 00:31:43,068 --> 00:31:45,112 like binderies, printing shops and bookstores. 451 00:31:45,195 --> 00:31:47,322 But why is today an important day? 452 00:31:47,531 --> 00:31:49,699 Today, they're going to decide 453 00:31:49,783 --> 00:31:51,368 if we should publish a poetry collection. 454 00:31:51,451 --> 00:31:52,953 Oh, right. The coin bank. 455 00:31:54,204 --> 00:31:55,247 This is incredible. 456 00:31:55,956 --> 00:31:56,790 This is so cool. 457 00:32:11,972 --> 00:32:12,806 Should I open it? 458 00:32:13,974 --> 00:32:15,183 Let's begin. 459 00:32:16,643 --> 00:32:17,644 "Just like... 460 00:32:18,645 --> 00:32:22,274 how someone's poetry once saved my life, 461 00:32:22,899 --> 00:32:26,278 I hope my poetry can also reach someone in need 462 00:32:26,987 --> 00:32:29,322 and save that person as well." 463 00:32:30,407 --> 00:32:31,908 It's the poem that Mr. Na wrote. 464 00:32:33,243 --> 00:32:35,162 I hope you all made the right choice. 465 00:32:35,245 --> 00:32:36,663 You cannot rewind time, 466 00:32:36,746 --> 00:32:40,167 and you cannot regret losing a gem once it's already gone. 467 00:32:40,250 --> 00:32:41,835 You all get what I mean, right? So-- 468 00:32:41,918 --> 00:32:44,713 Wait a minute. Let me also say something as the president. 469 00:32:47,757 --> 00:32:48,967 Everyone. 470 00:32:49,551 --> 00:32:53,472 You are the founding members of Gyeoroo Publishing. 471 00:32:53,555 --> 00:32:55,474 Are you okay with being the fifth in the industry? 472 00:32:56,558 --> 00:32:58,143 We must become the best. 473 00:32:58,226 --> 00:33:00,061 Gyeoroo, never slow down, 474 00:33:00,145 --> 00:33:01,354 and keep going! 475 00:33:01,605 --> 00:33:02,647 Gosh, he's so loud. 476 00:33:04,274 --> 00:33:05,859 -I'll open it now. -Okay. 477 00:33:07,861 --> 00:33:11,114 My gosh, wait. I'm so nervous. Wait a minute. 478 00:33:11,198 --> 00:33:13,450 Gosh, what should I do? Wait. 479 00:33:14,826 --> 00:33:17,162 Hey, it's a circle. Look. 480 00:33:17,245 --> 00:33:18,955 Don't be so happy. I'm sure it's from you. 481 00:33:20,916 --> 00:33:23,335 It might not be mine. Gosh, you punk. 482 00:33:30,175 --> 00:33:32,594 The result is pretty much obvious. Must we check? 483 00:33:32,677 --> 00:33:34,262 Don't you think this is too cruel? 484 00:33:34,346 --> 00:33:36,014 There aren't even that many, so let's check. 485 00:33:39,059 --> 00:33:40,227 It's another circle. 486 00:33:41,144 --> 00:33:43,355 See? Do you see that, you punk? 487 00:33:44,356 --> 00:33:45,607 Ms. Seo, is this yours? 488 00:33:45,690 --> 00:33:48,610 You can't let your personal feelings get involved in this. 489 00:33:48,693 --> 00:33:52,572 Why would I have any personal feelings for Mr. Bong? 490 00:33:52,697 --> 00:33:57,244 My vote was solely based on the poetry collection. 491 00:33:57,619 --> 00:33:59,996 See? She said it was based on the poetry collection. 492 00:34:03,250 --> 00:34:04,709 My goodness, look! 493 00:34:04,793 --> 00:34:06,586 Gosh, this is incredible. Goodness. 494 00:34:07,212 --> 00:34:08,672 My gosh. 495 00:34:09,714 --> 00:34:10,674 I'm so happy. 496 00:34:12,634 --> 00:34:13,802 I liked the poems. 497 00:34:13,885 --> 00:34:16,471 That's not a good enough reason. You're the chief editor. 498 00:34:16,555 --> 00:34:17,806 Are you serious? 499 00:34:17,889 --> 00:34:19,808 One more vote, and it'll be over. 500 00:34:19,891 --> 00:34:21,351 Yes, who's left? 501 00:34:29,651 --> 00:34:30,777 That's right. 502 00:34:30,860 --> 00:34:34,072 If the last vote is against it, it'll all be over. 503 00:34:36,992 --> 00:34:38,410 My gosh, wait. 504 00:34:46,167 --> 00:34:49,087 Seriously? My gosh! We're going to publish it! 505 00:34:54,718 --> 00:34:55,760 We'll get to publish it. 506 00:35:01,766 --> 00:35:02,934 Ms. Go. 507 00:35:03,101 --> 00:35:06,354 I thought at least you would be on my side. 508 00:35:06,438 --> 00:35:09,816 Don't get me wrong. I'm on your side most of the time. 509 00:35:10,442 --> 00:35:11,776 But this poem collection was nice. 510 00:35:11,860 --> 00:35:15,155 With a good marketing plan, I'm sure it'll sell well. 511 00:35:15,238 --> 00:35:18,199 I'm already overwhelmed with Ji-hong being so unrealistic. 512 00:35:18,283 --> 00:35:20,243 What is wrong with you guys? 513 00:35:20,827 --> 00:35:22,704 Let's have a marketing meeting this afternoon. 514 00:35:29,753 --> 00:35:31,212 I can't believe this. 515 00:35:31,296 --> 00:35:34,591 <i>We'll be publishing a poetry collection</i> 516 00:35:39,095 --> 00:35:41,139 -Let's move onto the next agenda. -Okay. 517 00:35:43,892 --> 00:35:44,976 She's here. 518 00:35:46,519 --> 00:35:47,687 How did it go? 519 00:35:53,777 --> 00:35:54,778 This is great. 520 00:35:54,861 --> 00:35:57,364 If this goes well, we can publish a series of poetry collections. 521 00:35:58,073 --> 00:36:00,408 I'm pretty sure I wrote up a list of poets a long time ago. 522 00:36:00,909 --> 00:36:02,869 I should ask my wife to get me some herbal tonics. 523 00:36:02,952 --> 00:36:05,497 We'll have to work twice as hard to sell poetry collections. 524 00:36:05,580 --> 00:36:07,707 I can't believe there's going to be a change. 525 00:36:07,791 --> 00:36:09,959 Are we really going to publish a poetry collection? 526 00:36:10,085 --> 00:36:13,380 It's our company's very first time publishing a poetry collection, 527 00:36:13,463 --> 00:36:17,050 and we are witnessing that historical moment. 528 00:36:17,133 --> 00:36:18,510 This is incredible. 529 00:36:18,593 --> 00:36:21,429 Now, it's our turn to make a historic announcement 530 00:36:21,513 --> 00:36:22,555 at Gyeoroo Publishing. 531 00:36:27,602 --> 00:36:28,645 What? 532 00:36:28,812 --> 00:36:29,979 -What is it? -What's going on? 533 00:36:30,605 --> 00:36:31,940 What is it this time? 534 00:36:35,652 --> 00:36:37,362 What are you guys ready for? 535 00:36:40,156 --> 00:36:41,533 We, the newbies, 536 00:36:42,075 --> 00:36:43,910 will be participating in Tomorrow of Passion, 537 00:36:44,577 --> 00:36:46,746 the idea contest. 538 00:36:48,790 --> 00:36:51,626 When did you prepare everything? I'm sure you were all busy with work. 539 00:36:52,127 --> 00:36:53,586 That's the spirit. 540 00:36:53,670 --> 00:36:55,422 Great job, you guys. 541 00:36:56,089 --> 00:36:58,216 Did you all do the final check? 542 00:36:58,299 --> 00:37:00,093 Do you all have no regrets? 543 00:37:00,176 --> 00:37:02,929 Then let's click the button. 544 00:37:03,304 --> 00:37:05,557 -Jeez. -All right. 545 00:37:06,099 --> 00:37:07,142 It's done. 546 00:37:07,726 --> 00:37:09,561 -We did it. -Wish us luck. 547 00:37:09,644 --> 00:37:11,146 -Good luck. -Thank you! 548 00:37:11,229 --> 00:37:13,273 -Thank you! -Good luck! 549 00:37:18,319 --> 00:37:19,154 <i>Give me some time.</i> 550 00:37:19,320 --> 00:37:21,322 <i>The founding members' meeting will be held soon,</i> 551 00:37:21,781 --> 00:37:22,866 <i>so I'll bring it up then.</i> 552 00:37:22,949 --> 00:37:25,034 I'll ask if you can be transferred to my team. 553 00:37:25,535 --> 00:37:27,454 But don't get your hopes up too high. 554 00:37:36,129 --> 00:37:37,255 <i>Additional personnel?</i> 555 00:37:37,797 --> 00:37:40,800 I asked for three more last year, but you only hired one. 556 00:37:40,884 --> 00:37:42,010 I'm drowning in all the work. 557 00:37:42,510 --> 00:37:44,429 We already hired new recruits this year, 558 00:37:44,512 --> 00:37:45,972 so wait until the fall. 559 00:37:46,055 --> 00:37:47,682 What about a department transfer? 560 00:37:48,141 --> 00:37:51,269 It'll take longer to train new recruits anyway. 561 00:37:51,352 --> 00:37:52,479 Who do you have in mind? 562 00:37:53,062 --> 00:37:55,231 What do you think of Kang Dan-i on the Task Support Team? 563 00:37:56,065 --> 00:37:58,109 She knows the ins and outs of the team 564 00:37:58,193 --> 00:38:00,195 and is skilled in marketing. 565 00:38:00,570 --> 00:38:03,031 -I can't allow that. -I think it's a good idea too. 566 00:38:03,114 --> 00:38:05,116 It'll be long before we hire new recruits 567 00:38:05,200 --> 00:38:07,118 and we don't accept employees with experience. 568 00:38:07,202 --> 00:38:09,370 -If Kang Dan-i-- -Chief Editor Cha. 569 00:38:09,704 --> 00:38:12,248 Didn't you agree to terminate her contract? 570 00:38:12,332 --> 00:38:15,418 No, the term of her contract isn't up yet, 571 00:38:15,502 --> 00:38:17,962 and we have no reason to forcibly terminate it. 572 00:38:18,046 --> 00:38:20,507 Hold on a second. What's going on? 573 00:38:20,590 --> 00:38:23,885 Is there an issue with Ms. Kang? 574 00:38:23,968 --> 00:38:25,261 We're talking about a transfer, 575 00:38:25,345 --> 00:38:28,348 so why are you two mentioning termination of her contract? 576 00:38:28,431 --> 00:38:30,558 What's the problem? She's great at her work. 577 00:38:30,642 --> 00:38:32,602 -Ms. Kang-- -Hold on. 578 00:38:33,812 --> 00:38:36,189 Is there a reason to terminate her contract? 579 00:38:36,272 --> 00:38:40,235 She lied on her résumé regarding her academic background. 580 00:38:41,236 --> 00:38:42,153 What? 581 00:38:48,743 --> 00:38:50,245 So Dan-i is not a high school graduate 582 00:38:50,328 --> 00:38:52,539 and she actually graduated from a prestigious university. 583 00:38:54,123 --> 00:38:56,876 SH Advertising is a huge company. 584 00:38:57,377 --> 00:38:59,838 No one would hire her as is, 585 00:38:59,921 --> 00:39:01,881 so she lied about her background? 586 00:39:02,632 --> 00:39:04,843 You heard it too, so why do you keep asking me? 587 00:39:05,093 --> 00:39:06,636 I can't believe it, that's all. 588 00:39:07,720 --> 00:39:11,307 I did hear about recruits hiding their academic backgrounds to get jobs, 589 00:39:11,558 --> 00:39:13,977 but I didn't know I'd be working with one. 590 00:39:16,020 --> 00:39:17,021 Ms. Go. 591 00:39:18,147 --> 00:39:19,357 What's the verdict? 592 00:39:20,567 --> 00:39:24,153 President Kim was informed, so he'll make the decision. 593 00:39:24,487 --> 00:39:27,407 Isn't it far-fetched to say that she forged her academic background though? 594 00:39:27,490 --> 00:39:29,826 Have you decided on a venue for author Mo's lecture? 595 00:39:30,410 --> 00:39:31,244 Oh, that. 596 00:39:31,452 --> 00:39:34,372 He wanted to have it at the university he graduated from. 597 00:39:34,914 --> 00:39:38,042 President Kim's looking into it since he's an alumnus. 598 00:39:38,126 --> 00:39:39,711 -I'll check. -We don't have much time, 599 00:39:39,794 --> 00:39:41,713 so get on it and confirm the venue by today. 600 00:39:41,796 --> 00:39:43,339 Sure, I'll check right now. 601 00:39:44,007 --> 00:39:45,174 But... 602 00:39:49,888 --> 00:39:53,308 So that's why you asked me the other day 603 00:39:53,391 --> 00:39:55,768 how a contract employee can become a regular employee. 604 00:39:57,896 --> 00:40:00,440 Ms. Go's right. It's best to terminate her contract. 605 00:40:01,941 --> 00:40:03,610 I'm against it. 606 00:40:04,235 --> 00:40:06,195 I found that there have been similar cases. 607 00:40:06,696 --> 00:40:08,948 It's not illegal, so even if the company has the right-- 608 00:40:09,032 --> 00:40:09,866 Mr. Cha. 609 00:40:11,868 --> 00:40:14,245 This isn't a school club where 610 00:40:14,329 --> 00:40:15,872 you can change the rules as you wish. 611 00:40:15,955 --> 00:40:17,040 This is a company, you know. 612 00:40:17,624 --> 00:40:19,167 I get that you're fond of your staff, 613 00:40:19,250 --> 00:40:21,461 but you should keep your private and public life separate. 614 00:40:22,211 --> 00:40:24,547 I know how talented Ms. Kang is. 615 00:40:24,631 --> 00:40:25,590 I do, 616 00:40:27,091 --> 00:40:28,843 but won't terminating her contract be best? 617 00:40:32,472 --> 00:40:33,806 Let's just wrap this up. 618 00:40:35,391 --> 00:40:38,645 It's not like we need a botanist to mow the lawn. 619 00:40:39,020 --> 00:40:43,107 Also, it'll only make the other employees uncomfortable if they find out about this. 620 00:40:58,665 --> 00:41:00,917 I'm here to ask about Author Mo's lecture venue. 621 00:41:13,638 --> 00:41:16,641 Hae-rin, how is Mr. Kang Dong-won's manuscript? 622 00:41:16,724 --> 00:41:19,602 Even for a first draft, 623 00:41:19,686 --> 00:41:21,479 this is a mess. 624 00:41:22,397 --> 00:41:25,024 He has never been this bad. 625 00:41:25,608 --> 00:41:27,026 What do we do? 626 00:41:27,777 --> 00:41:29,904 -Let me take a look at it. -Sure. 627 00:41:54,721 --> 00:41:55,596 Ms. Seo. 628 00:41:55,805 --> 00:41:58,891 Here is the press release for our upcoming books. 629 00:41:58,975 --> 00:42:00,101 Can you take a look? 630 00:42:00,893 --> 00:42:01,936 Sure. 631 00:42:04,605 --> 00:42:05,732 <i>Did you ask?</i> 632 00:42:06,399 --> 00:42:08,234 <i>I've been a nervous wreck out here.</i> 633 00:42:30,965 --> 00:42:32,008 I guess it didn't go well. 634 00:42:58,993 --> 00:43:00,244 Are you here for some coffee? 635 00:43:00,828 --> 00:43:03,581 No, just water. 636 00:43:23,518 --> 00:43:24,393 Ms. Seo, 637 00:43:26,270 --> 00:43:28,022 it's fine, you know. 638 00:43:31,025 --> 00:43:32,318 It didn't go well, right? 639 00:43:33,402 --> 00:43:34,779 I knew it. 640 00:43:35,071 --> 00:43:36,989 Transferring teams is never easy. 641 00:43:37,698 --> 00:43:38,658 I'm really fine with it. 642 00:43:40,243 --> 00:43:42,120 I'm sorry for bringing it up. 643 00:43:42,203 --> 00:43:43,371 It's all right. 644 00:43:43,704 --> 00:43:45,998 I didn't even get my hopes up. 645 00:43:48,668 --> 00:43:50,545 Honestly, I'm fine. 646 00:43:51,212 --> 00:43:52,964 I like where I'm working now. 647 00:43:53,214 --> 00:43:55,716 I joined the company as a contract employee anyway. 648 00:43:57,802 --> 00:43:59,762 This is so upsetting. 649 00:44:03,057 --> 00:44:04,225 Come on. 650 00:44:04,684 --> 00:44:06,310 I said I'm fine. 651 00:44:06,644 --> 00:44:07,812 That's not it. 652 00:44:13,818 --> 00:44:14,819 Dan-i. 653 00:44:17,113 --> 00:44:18,865 I heard you're not a high school graduate. 654 00:44:21,075 --> 00:44:23,661 You lied about your academic background on your résumé. 655 00:44:25,621 --> 00:44:27,540 Ms. Go knows everything. 656 00:44:29,208 --> 00:44:31,419 She knows that you graduated from a prestigious university 657 00:44:32,420 --> 00:44:35,339 and worked at an advertising company. 658 00:44:36,591 --> 00:44:38,342 I mentioned the transfer, 659 00:44:38,593 --> 00:44:40,761 but she talked about terminating your contract. 660 00:44:42,305 --> 00:44:44,640 Even Mr. Kim told Mr. Cha 661 00:44:44,724 --> 00:44:47,143 that it would be best to terminate your contract. 662 00:45:04,327 --> 00:45:05,578 What are you going to do? 663 00:45:05,661 --> 00:45:07,288 Are you going to fire Dan-i? 664 00:45:08,039 --> 00:45:09,081 No. 665 00:45:18,966 --> 00:45:21,802 Hey. Have you talked to her? 666 00:46:15,147 --> 00:46:16,148 <i>Dan-i.</i> 667 00:46:22,863 --> 00:46:24,073 <i>Kang Dan-i.</i> 668 00:46:33,666 --> 00:46:34,667 <i>Dan-i...</i> 669 00:46:36,460 --> 00:46:37,461 <i>Kang Dan-i.</i> 670 00:46:51,600 --> 00:46:52,601 Hey. 671 00:46:54,562 --> 00:46:55,688 What's with her? 672 00:47:11,162 --> 00:47:12,038 DAN-I 673 00:47:15,624 --> 00:47:18,627 <i>You just informed me about the termination of my contract.</i> 674 00:47:19,003 --> 00:47:20,254 <i>I'll sort out the rest.</i> 675 00:47:21,380 --> 00:47:22,506 Dan-i! 676 00:47:24,383 --> 00:47:25,885 What was that? What... 677 00:47:25,968 --> 00:47:27,261 What's going on? 678 00:47:28,721 --> 00:47:30,181 Mr. Bong, what is this about? 679 00:47:30,556 --> 00:47:31,640 Get back to work. 680 00:47:33,225 --> 00:47:34,685 Shouldn't we follow her out too? 681 00:47:34,769 --> 00:47:36,729 Of course not! Just stay put. 682 00:47:39,982 --> 00:47:40,858 Come in. 683 00:47:43,986 --> 00:47:47,156 Mr. Kim, I have something to tell you. 684 00:47:56,832 --> 00:47:59,168 Mr. Cha just informed me that 685 00:47:59,794 --> 00:48:01,670 my contract will be terminated. 686 00:48:05,007 --> 00:48:06,300 I know it's long overdue, 687 00:48:07,635 --> 00:48:09,220 but I wanted to tell you 688 00:48:09,887 --> 00:48:11,889 why I made this choice. 689 00:48:14,475 --> 00:48:16,102 For about a year, 690 00:48:16,185 --> 00:48:19,063 I tried my best to find a job. 691 00:48:20,397 --> 00:48:22,024 I heard that it'd be hard, 692 00:48:22,441 --> 00:48:23,901 but I thought I'd be given a chance 693 00:48:25,069 --> 00:48:26,946 since I lived my life to the fullest. 694 00:48:28,322 --> 00:48:30,157 I thought someone would acknowledge me 695 00:48:30,825 --> 00:48:34,328 or there'd be a place that would need me and my abilities. 696 00:48:36,372 --> 00:48:39,125 Still, I wasn't able to find a job. 697 00:48:42,545 --> 00:48:44,588 That's when I came across this job opening. 698 00:48:45,589 --> 00:48:46,882 It said that 699 00:48:47,007 --> 00:48:49,677 age and educational background were irrelevant. 700 00:48:51,470 --> 00:48:53,180 I didn't care as long as 701 00:48:53,722 --> 00:48:55,057 I could just work. 702 00:48:57,601 --> 00:48:58,936 That's why I gave up everything 703 00:49:00,688 --> 00:49:02,481 and applied for the job without thinking. 704 00:49:07,903 --> 00:49:09,488 I was over the moon when 705 00:49:10,739 --> 00:49:11,907 I heard I got the job. 706 00:49:14,910 --> 00:49:17,246 No matter what team I was on, 707 00:49:18,455 --> 00:49:20,457 I was just happy to know 708 00:49:20,916 --> 00:49:23,544 that I could finally work again. 709 00:49:27,214 --> 00:49:29,300 Just so you know, 710 00:49:29,717 --> 00:49:31,552 I really did my best here. 711 00:49:32,803 --> 00:49:34,263 Ms. Kang. 712 00:49:35,848 --> 00:49:38,392 I know how hard you've worked. 713 00:49:39,143 --> 00:49:42,855 I know the job posting said that age and academic background 714 00:49:43,522 --> 00:49:45,316 were irrelevant, 715 00:49:46,233 --> 00:49:47,610 but this is of a different matter. 716 00:49:47,693 --> 00:49:50,571 I know that this is my fault 717 00:49:51,864 --> 00:49:53,741 and that... 718 00:49:54,992 --> 00:49:56,202 this is just an excuse. 719 00:49:57,453 --> 00:49:59,496 I know better than anyone 720 00:50:00,039 --> 00:50:01,707 that I must pack up my belongings 721 00:50:02,750 --> 00:50:04,210 and leave the company. 722 00:50:04,710 --> 00:50:06,712 Still, this place 723 00:50:08,714 --> 00:50:10,257 is my present and future. 724 00:50:15,137 --> 00:50:16,222 That's why 725 00:50:16,972 --> 00:50:19,516 I came here to ask if you could reconsider. 726 00:50:21,018 --> 00:50:23,646 If my work so far has pleased you in any way, 727 00:50:25,314 --> 00:50:27,816 please reconsider terminating my contract. 728 00:51:34,174 --> 00:51:35,259 <i>Termination of contract.</i> 729 00:51:36,510 --> 00:51:37,970 <i>I realized once again</i> 730 00:51:38,053 --> 00:51:40,889 <i>how heavy those three words could be.</i> 731 00:51:43,225 --> 00:51:45,436 <i>All I want to do is work.</i> 732 00:51:46,478 --> 00:51:48,230 <i>I just want to be here.</i> 733 00:51:51,025 --> 00:51:54,903 <i>As saying those things out loud would only make me look greedy,</i> 734 00:51:56,363 --> 00:51:58,532 <i>I just poured out all the tears</i> 735 00:51:59,074 --> 00:52:00,909 <i>I had been bottling up inside.</i> 736 00:52:22,139 --> 00:52:24,892 -Who... <i>-It's me. Open up.</i> 737 00:52:26,143 --> 00:52:27,019 Why are you here? 738 00:52:27,102 --> 00:52:30,314 <i>Can you open the door for me? I'm cold out here.</i> 739 00:52:30,939 --> 00:52:33,025 The lunatic is here. 740 00:52:33,108 --> 00:52:35,527 Why is she here? She's giving me the creeps already. 741 00:52:39,823 --> 00:52:41,617 Ji-yul, how did you get my address? 742 00:52:41,700 --> 00:52:42,910 My mom gave it to me. 743 00:52:42,993 --> 00:52:44,745 Wait, wait. Hold on a second! 744 00:52:44,828 --> 00:52:45,913 Gosh, you and your family. 745 00:52:46,538 --> 00:52:49,124 -That's a lot for a housewarming party. -Because it's not. 746 00:52:49,208 --> 00:52:50,376 I got kicked out of my house. 747 00:52:50,459 --> 00:52:51,293 What? 748 00:52:52,503 --> 00:52:53,587 Hey, hold on. 749 00:52:55,005 --> 00:52:56,006 You got kicked out? 750 00:52:56,090 --> 00:52:58,217 My mom told me to leave the house. 751 00:52:58,467 --> 00:53:01,136 She said that I'm not her daughter anymore 752 00:53:01,220 --> 00:53:03,180 and that she gave up on me. 753 00:53:03,263 --> 00:53:05,682 -But why are you here? -How will you make me comfortable? 754 00:53:05,766 --> 00:53:07,684 -You said you'd make me comfortable. -Did I? 755 00:53:07,768 --> 00:53:09,561 What then? I got kicked out because of you. 756 00:53:09,645 --> 00:53:12,064 Why is that my fault? You said we weren't dating. 757 00:53:12,147 --> 00:53:14,900 -Of course, not. -Why did you come here? At this hour? 758 00:53:14,983 --> 00:53:18,278 Motels, saunas, hotels, and so on. There are a lot of places you can go to. 759 00:53:19,696 --> 00:53:20,781 Do you like me? 760 00:53:21,740 --> 00:53:23,534 You're too ugly. 761 00:53:25,160 --> 00:53:27,496 Okay. You are pretty, 762 00:53:27,788 --> 00:53:31,375 but I don't like you enough to take care of you and your life either. 763 00:53:31,458 --> 00:53:32,876 -You're short too. -You look old. 764 00:53:32,960 --> 00:53:33,877 -Hey! -What? 765 00:53:41,468 --> 00:53:43,220 Go home, okay? Hurry. Let's get you home. 766 00:53:43,303 --> 00:53:45,722 You got me kicked out. Where would I go? 767 00:53:45,806 --> 00:53:47,933 Sauna! Go to the sauna. 768 00:53:48,016 --> 00:53:49,560 -Go! -You go there! 769 00:53:49,643 --> 00:53:51,061 I got kicked out because of you. 770 00:53:51,145 --> 00:53:54,815 You told my mom that you liked me, that you and I were dating, 771 00:53:54,898 --> 00:53:56,942 and that you would elope with me! 772 00:53:57,025 --> 00:53:58,152 You should go to the sauna! 773 00:53:58,235 --> 00:53:59,862 Why would I go there? Why? 774 00:53:59,945 --> 00:54:01,780 -Go! -This is my house! 775 00:54:01,864 --> 00:54:03,866 Why would I go there? Everything is mine. 776 00:54:03,949 --> 00:54:06,076 Why would I go to the sauna? 777 00:54:10,706 --> 00:54:11,874 That's my house. 778 00:54:14,376 --> 00:54:16,044 Why did I get kicked out? 779 00:54:18,547 --> 00:54:20,674 Why did I leave my own house? 780 00:54:42,196 --> 00:54:44,781 You were upset because of me, right? 781 00:54:46,283 --> 00:54:48,994 I'm sure you were too because of me. 782 00:54:50,078 --> 00:54:51,580 After the director found out, 783 00:54:52,122 --> 00:54:53,373 it must have 784 00:54:55,000 --> 00:54:56,585 bothered you. 785 00:54:58,462 --> 00:55:01,048 I'm fine. Do what you want to do. 786 00:55:01,673 --> 00:55:05,385 I inquired at the Ministry of Employment and Labor, and it's not illegal. 787 00:55:06,094 --> 00:55:09,097 That means, legally, you can keep working until your contract ends. 788 00:55:10,599 --> 00:55:11,725 What if 789 00:55:14,269 --> 00:55:16,480 you end up in a tough spot because of me? 790 00:55:20,108 --> 00:55:22,236 Dan-i. Don't forget. I'm Cha Eun-ho. 791 00:55:22,319 --> 00:55:24,488 The author who receives the highest royalty from Gyeoroo. 792 00:55:24,988 --> 00:55:27,491 And I won't let you leave 793 00:55:28,200 --> 00:55:31,954 not because I like you, but because you're a great employee. 794 00:55:33,330 --> 00:55:34,540 You just need to hang in there. 795 00:55:37,167 --> 00:55:38,502 As long as you're okay with it, 796 00:55:38,752 --> 00:55:42,673 I won't give up no matter what. 797 00:55:45,259 --> 00:55:48,512 I have a lecture tomorrow, so I can't be with you. 798 00:55:49,179 --> 00:55:50,264 I'm sorry. 799 00:55:50,722 --> 00:55:52,474 Stop acting like you're my guardian. 800 00:55:52,558 --> 00:55:53,809 This is my problem. 801 00:56:00,399 --> 00:56:02,150 Don't look so sad. 802 00:56:02,776 --> 00:56:06,154 I'll get through this with bravery. 803 00:56:18,000 --> 00:56:20,168 You're with me. Right next to me. 804 00:56:21,837 --> 00:56:25,799 Even if everyone turns their back on me when it comes to the crunch, 805 00:56:27,342 --> 00:56:28,760 I just need you. 806 00:56:54,911 --> 00:56:56,913 I can't believe you actually drove me to work. 807 00:56:56,997 --> 00:56:58,415 All right. Pay for your ride. 808 00:56:58,999 --> 00:57:00,208 What if someone sees us? 809 00:57:01,084 --> 00:57:03,629 What if they find out that I'm dating you? 810 00:57:03,712 --> 00:57:04,921 It's Song-i. 811 00:57:07,341 --> 00:57:08,383 That'd be great! 812 00:57:10,385 --> 00:57:13,138 You idiot. That won't help. They know it's your car. 813 00:57:15,390 --> 00:57:17,059 I should go. Have a good day. 814 00:57:41,249 --> 00:57:42,209 Dan-i! 815 00:57:42,709 --> 00:57:43,961 I love you! 816 00:57:46,171 --> 00:57:47,047 Good luck. 817 00:57:47,130 --> 00:57:48,131 You can do it! 818 00:57:48,840 --> 00:57:50,759 -Here's my heart for you! -Go back in! 819 00:57:53,470 --> 00:57:54,471 Go back in. 820 00:58:04,856 --> 00:58:06,233 Darn it. 821 00:58:21,665 --> 00:58:25,043 The market, that printed books used to dominate, is changing drastically. 822 00:58:25,460 --> 00:58:28,505 As web-novels and electronic books are becoming more and more popular, 823 00:58:29,297 --> 00:58:33,927 writers who used to treat these books as lowly entertainment 824 00:58:34,011 --> 00:58:37,180 started to learn how to print e-books as well as the traits of these genres. 825 00:58:37,264 --> 00:58:39,766 They are trying to keep up with the changing trend. 826 00:58:44,479 --> 00:58:45,814 HAE-RIN 827 00:58:46,398 --> 00:58:47,315 <i>Eun-ho.</i> 828 00:58:48,191 --> 00:58:50,235 <i>Dan-i just resigned.</i> 829 00:58:58,118 --> 00:58:59,870 What do you mean she resigned? 830 00:59:01,997 --> 00:59:03,540 Tell me exactly what happened, Hae-rin. 831 00:59:05,417 --> 00:59:06,918 So did she already leave the office? 832 00:59:40,327 --> 00:59:43,330 HAVING A SHOULDER TO CRY ON IS MORE COMFORTING THAN TELLING SOMEONE NOT TO CRY 833 00:59:43,413 --> 00:59:44,664 I LEARNED IT FROM LOVING DAN-I 834 00:59:45,165 --> 00:59:47,209 I REALIZED THAT ALL THOSE DAYS I THOUGHT I WAS LONELY, 835 00:59:47,292 --> 00:59:48,877 I ACTUALLY WASN'T BECAUSE YOU WERE THERE 836 00:59:48,960 --> 00:59:52,005 HAVING FEELINGS FOR SOMEONE MEANS GIVING AWAY A BIT OF YOUR HEART 837 00:59:52,172 --> 00:59:55,300 THERE ARE DAYS WHEN I WANT TO TELL DAN-I EVERYTHING AND FALL ASLEEP IN HER ARMS 838 00:59:55,383 --> 00:59:58,261 LOVING SOMEONE IS STRANGE AND AMAZING AT THE SAME TIME 839 00:59:58,512 --> 01:00:01,848 I JUST CRIED. MY HEART BROKE AT THE THOUGHT OF EUN-HO WHO WOULD BE MORE UPSET 840 01:00:01,973 --> 01:00:04,935 "LET'S GO SEE FLOWERS IN SPRING" IT WAS AS IF SHE READ MY MIND 841 01:00:08,939 --> 01:00:11,817 <i>I'm sorry. I couldn't do anything.</i> 842 01:00:13,110 --> 01:00:14,694 <i>What the hell did you do?</i> 843 01:00:14,778 --> 01:00:16,279 <i>I thought you would be sad</i> 844 01:00:16,363 --> 01:00:19,866 <i>if I tried to hold out until my contract ended.</i> 845 01:00:19,950 --> 01:00:23,370 <i>I'm looking at something that's way more fun and pretty</i> <i>than a comic book.</i> 846 01:00:23,453 --> 01:00:24,788 My girlfriend. 847 01:00:25,288 --> 01:00:27,207 <i>I'm doing well even though I got fired.</i> 848 01:00:27,290 --> 01:00:30,252 <i>A boyfriend who stays with his girlfriend all day long</i> 849 01:00:30,335 --> 01:00:32,087 <i>until she feels better.</i> 850 01:00:32,170 --> 01:00:33,505 <i>Damn, she's here again.</i> 851 01:00:33,588 --> 01:00:35,048 <i>This garbage!</i> 852 01:00:35,132 --> 01:00:37,300 -I'll get this out of your sight. -Let go. 853 01:00:37,384 --> 01:00:39,219 But why did you shred this? 854 01:00:41,138 --> 01:00:42,389 <i>What's that look?</i> 855 01:00:42,514 --> 01:00:44,724 <i>If you keep looking at me like that, I'll kiss you.</i> 856 01:00:48,311 --> 01:00:50,313 Subtitle translation by Hyun-joo Choi