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What are you

doing here?

What?

Oh, you see...

I was

going to smoke,

and the door was open.

Do you live here on the rooftop?

Yes, I do.

Oh, I see.

I came to get Jeonghan. He's drunk.

- I assumed as much. - Yeah.

So why don't you take him and go?

Yeah, I should do that. Yeah.

It's slippery here.

Right then.

What are you doing, Jang Gyujik?

She's just a telephone pole. Snap out of it!

Please listen as you do your calisthenics.

The date for the proposal presentation has been finalized.

Really?

Yes.

Feedback from office workers is the most important thing,

so I think we should start with a survey.

Why don't we start working on it today?

- Yes. - Yes.

It's been 16 years since the Asian financial crisis.

Korea now has 8 million contract workers.

South Koreans' foremost dream is no longer national reunification.

It's getting a permanent position.

While everyone else yearns for a permanent position,

there is someone who has consciously opted to be a contract worker.

Ms. Kim is Korea's first ever contract worker by choice.

Ms. Kim never works for free.

She doesn't forge cumbersome interpersonal ties.

After her three month contract period, she always leaves Korea.

But no one knows how she's come to call herself "Ms. Kim"

and chosen to be a serial contract worker.

We should also ask them how much of their pay they spend on lunch.

At Y.Jang, for instance, we have no company cafeteria.

Eating out every day adds up.

Yes, it does.

And restaurant food is usually spicy and salty,

so it's not good for our health, either.

Great, Ms. Kim. I think that's good.

Let's add one last question.

"What's your mother's best dish?"

Sure, Mr. Mu.

I'll get this printed...

What's this?

Mr. Hwang.

Are you

watching something fun online?

We're making a questionnaire for the business proposal.

Oh, really?

I see.

But Mr. Jang is now in charge of that proposal.

But this is Juri's proposal. Why would Mr. Jang...

We're all family.

It doesn't matter who's in charge.

Whoever can most effectively implement it should take charge.

Isn't that right?

The decision's been made,

so the support team no longer has to work on it.

Mr. Mu,

is there really no way for us to work on it?

This is Juri's proposal. Why would Mr. Jang...

I'm sorry, Jeonghan.

Mr. Hwang is putting a lot of weight on this proposal.

He said he wanted everything done just right so that we can win.

Yeah.

I don't doubt it.

Gyujik,

it is a very good proposal,

so please bring it to life.

The support team will do whatever we can to help.

The thing is, we were working on a questionnaire.

We wanted to survey office workers.

We also need to find mothers who will make the side dishes.

Mother?

Real mothers?

Of course. They are the key to our proposal.

We've done work on that, too, so we'll help you on that front.

Okay. Thanks.

You never eat with us. What's going on today?

The people I usually eat with are at an outside meeting.

So you had to make do with us, huh?

Pardon?

Bitna, try this.

Thanks.

So is Mr. Jang really doing it?

Huh?

Oh, I heard he's already started working on it.

Geez.

How can he just steal someone else's proposal?

What a jerk. He always does the worst possible thing.

The thing is,

it's not entirely Mr. Jang's fault.

It was Mr. Hwang's order, so Mr. Jang had no choice.

And Mr. Jang's not a bad person.

We'll identify Home Mart's top 10 steady selling side dishes

and make them into the centerpieces of the buffet.

We're considering building the brand's identity

around celebrity chef King Mama.

King Mama.

Alright, good.

Let's go with that.

If all goes well, this project will do wonders for the department.

We need sample lunch boxes, so move as quickly as possible.

Yes, sir.

But the support team said

they would survey office workers.

A survey?

Yes.

Because you told me to keep my lips sealed,

I didn't tell Mr. Mu about the changes we've made to the proposal.

Don't tell him.

It'll be a headache if Mr. Mu finds out.

Yes.

And get Ms. Kim on the project.

I know she'll be of help.

Yes, sir.

You have cologne, right?

Cologne?

Yeah. The stuff you use every day.

I do have Bolgari and Apollo.

Yeah?

Real men use Bolgari.

Maybe it's too light.

Okay!

Mr. Jang,

here are the Home Mart documents you asked for.

Yeah?

Thanks.

Are you going there now? Shall I come with you?

No, that's okay.

Who are you going with? With Mr. Shin?

No, Ms. Kim's coming with me.

Ms. Kim?

Mr. Jang,

are you wearing cologne?

Huh?

Yeah. Why?

It's nothing.

There she is.

But he never wears cologne.

On this street filled with

Scattering cherry blossom petals

You and I walk together

Mr. Cabbage Patch Head.

Yes?

I've been trying my best to put up with your singing,

but it's distracting me from driving.

Then why don't you sing?

Pardon?

You sang well last night. That pop song.

I've been smelling something.

What smell?

A smell that you, Mr. Cabbage Patch Head...

A smell that doesn't suit you at all.

Do you want some?

You should be thankful, Kim.

Do you know how tiring doing a survey is?

You have to stop people, explain the survey,

and be ingratiating.

Being here with me is a hundred times better.

As someone who's a hundred times better off here, may I say something?

What is it?

You have poo on your face.

What? What did you say?

Anchovy poo.

Here.

The opposite side!

I'll do it. I'll do it.

Ms. Kim!

My goodness.

You're here.

This menu folder represents the 10 year history

of our side dish corner.

From pickled vegetables to meatballs.

You could say it's like a family tree of food.

Thank you so much, sir.

This marks a new chapter in Home Mart and Y.Jang's shared history.

Yes, it does.

Ms. Kim, would you like another cup of ssanghwa tea?

I'm okay, sir.

One cup is plenty.

About the king crab proposal you showed me a while back.

How's it going?

Oh, the king crab proposal?

I thought it was good.

If Ms. Kim's on board,

we'll get 200 king crabs and put on a special promotional event.

Snip, snip. Snip, snip.

Mr. Ha.

Yes, Ms. Kim?

I can do that if you really want me to.

But I will have to bill you overtime pay in that case.

But of course.

I'll pay you out of my own pocket if need be.

So how much are you thinking?

Oh...

Will you be using my services?

Say,

will you be buying a plunger today?

We just go new ones in every color.

Hey, Kim, aren't you hungry?

Lunchtime was a while ago.

Couldn't we grab a quick bite?

I had to skip lunch because of the meeting.

Why don't you have something as well?

I'm all set.

You're always acting cool.

What's your favorite side dish?

Oh...

Since you're a wild dog, you must like pork dishes.

Or what about cow liver?

Why don't you just finish your lunch?

Radish greens with soybean paste.

That's what I like.

Me, too. Me, too.

I like radish greens with soybean paste, too.

Wow. We like the same food.

Do we?

Should we include that in the King Mama lunch box?

That's impossible.

Why?

Whether it's King Mama or King Papa,

radish greens with soybean paste cannot be made in a factory.

Mother's homemade dishes are unique.

There are some things you just can't imitate.

As your plan currently stands,

you'll never be able

to imitate homemade side dishes like that.

Yes, Mr. Hwang.

Dinner tonight?

Thank you for doing this.

Have you had lunch?

Not yet.

Here you go.

Excuse me. Good afternoon.

We're planning a lunch box buffet...

Mr. An!

Mr. An.

Why, hello.

You're having lunch here?

What are you doing here?

We're asking office workers to fill out a questionnaire.

So you probably want a large sample, right?

Yes.

Oh, hello.

Really? You're in luck. I think I can help you.

Our new recruits are in a training program now.

Thank you so much, Mr. An.

What are you doing here?

And what brings you here?

Here you go.

How's your current work coming along these days?

From what Mr. Hwang tells me,

it seems like a promising undertaking.

Yes, I'm doing my best on it, sir.

Make something of it.

Who knows? I may decide to invest in it.

- Oh? - Pardon?

Really, sir?

It's Y.Jang, after all. Definitely worth considering.

Thank you, sir.

We'll bring you good news on the project very soon.

Mr. Jang, are you seeing anyone these days?

Pardon?

No, sir.

I'm not yet.

Really?

Then what about Bitna?

Pardon?

Dad.

But I thought you liked him.

You two dated briefly back in college, right?

Um, that...

You two dated?

Why talk about that here, dad?

Haven't you been refusing to go on blind dates because of him?

Mr. Jang,

how about giving it another go with Bitna?

Dad.

I...

Um...

I'm sorry, but I'll head out first.

I'm sorry, Mr. Hwang.

Geum Bitna!

Bitna.

I'm sorry.

My dad can be rather silly. Don't mind him.

Why are you refusing blind dates?

Is it really because of me?

What if it is?

You need time.

That's why I'm waiting for you.

So just...

Always keep that in mind.

I should go.

So the top favorite side dish is omelet roll?

Yes.

Now that I think about it, everyone I know likes omelet rolls.

I like it with a drink or two.

Right.

But there are some side dishes that didn't make the cut,

but are still too good to give up.

If this goes over well, we should think of a menu for Season 2.

- Season 2? - Yes.

In any case, now that we're done with the survey,

let's work on finding the best mothers

to make us tasty side dishes.

- Yes. - Yes.

Oh, spicy bulgogi made the list.

Juri, your mother's spicy bulgogi was awfully delicious.

- Pardon? - Oh, right.

Why didn't that occur to me?

Juri, do you think your mother could be our food consultant?

Food consultant?

- Yes. - Yes, Juri.

If this works out, your mother's name will end up on the menu.

Okay, let me call her and ask.

My goodness.

I'm only here because Juri was insistent,

but I'm worried that I might not be of any help.

Please don't think that.

And you're here today not as Juri's mother,

but as our food consultant.

I'm not worthy of such a title.

Anyone can make this.

It's nothing special.

That's not true, ma'am.

I kept thinking of your spicy bulgogi

because it was so tasty.

I'll never forget the taste for the rest of my life, ma'am.

Then why don't you marry Juri?

You'll be able to eat it for the rest of your life.

What are you saying, mom?

Let's get started.

Is it always cooked on high heat, ma'am?

Yes.

The meat gets tough if you cook it too long.

It has to be done quickly.

That's better for the flavor.

The same goes for men.

You have to be quick when you find Mr. Right.

I can take the vegetables.

Oh, wow.

I've never seen a man with such smooth hands.

Your mother must have raised you like a prince.

No, ma'am.

She must have, given that she had you after five daughters.

She must have doted on you and pampered you.

So you were quite a precious son.

What about you, Mr. Mu? Do you have siblings?

Pardon?

Why are you asking him that?

What's the big deal?

I have one older sister, ma'am.

And is she married?

Yes. My sister's married.

Then you should hurry up and get married as well.

Wow.

This is organized very nicely.

How's the prep work going for the presentation?

Well, we're looking for ways

to make it more visually striking than our past presentations.

Good.

Mr. Jang,

don't you have any intentions of getting back together with Ms. Geum?

Pardon?

You used to date each other, right?

Have you ever thought of rekindling the romance?

No, sir.

It was a long time ago.

But you're not seeing anyone.

Her father is the president of a major bank.

It would be great for you and Y.Jang if things went well with Ms. Geum.

Coffee break, Mr. Hwang.

Thanks, Ms. Kim.

You should go for it.

Not only is her father a banker,

but she's also pretty.

- What do you think, Ms. Kim? - Pardon?

What do you mean, sir?

Don't you think Mr. Jang and Ms. Geum Bitna make a great couple?

Yes, they do make a great couple.

Right?

See?

Hey, Kim.

I'm just telling you because I don't want any misunderstandings

over what Mr. Hwang said earlier.

It's not like that.

What's not like that, Mr. Jang?

There's nothing going on between Bitna and me.

Why are you explaining yourself to me?

Well...

I'm not explaining myself.

I just don't want you spreading groundless rumors.

Don't worry. I don't care for idle gossip.

So why did I explain myself to her?

Good grief.

Mr. Mu.

Mr. Jang. Mr. Hwang.

Here are the results of the survey we conducted

and the mother's recipes we collected for each side dish.

They're needed for the presentation, so the support team helped out.

We have the information in an outline format.

So then,

your idea is to have actual mothers supply us with their dishes?

Yes.

And why is the cost so high?

We're still working on that, sir.

We're considering ways to lower the cost, so...

Forget it.

We signed with King Mama as our spokesperson.

We're also negotiating with a food company, so stay out of it.

A food company?

But I thought we'd be making the lunch boxes here at Y.Jang.

Mr. Mu.

We decided to outsource production.

We're using the Y.Jang brand name

and focusing solely on marketing.

It's a done deal.

But Mr. Hwang,

that would take the project in a totally different direction.

Did you really think a proposal drafted by a contract worker

could be implemented in its original state?

And changes like these are made all the time.

A proposal like this was only possible because Ms. Jeong Juri made it.

What?

Stop it, Mr. Mu.

This lunch box project is meaningful

because it was the idea of Jeong Juri, a contract worker.

It's a homemade lunch box at a price that's reasonable

for both contract and non contract workers alike.

If we don't stick to that vision,

how is it different from food sold at a convenience store?

Be quiet!

Mr. Jang,

get the contract ready and meet me in the parking lot.

We're heading over to the food company right away.

Yes.

Mr. Mu,

did something go badly?

We heard voices being raised in the conference room.

The cost was too high.

They decided to outsource production to a food company.

I'm sorry, everyone.

You all worked so hard on this.

I'm sorry, Juri.

Don't be, sir.

I just wanted us

to make food that would make people happy.

That's why I joined Y.Jang in the first place.

I had no idea that it would be this difficult.

Mr. Mu.

This is during work hours.

This isn't the time for sappy and childish chit chat.

What I mean is,

rather than wasting time whining,

you should be thinking about practical ways

to lower the cost of the lunch boxes.

You're right.

We shouldn't give up, should we?

Let's think of ways to bring down the cost.

Wait a minute.

Why didn't I think of that restaurant sooner?

Pardon?

Which restaurant, Mr. Ko?

There's a little restaurant in the alley up front.

Their lunch set has been $5 for the past 10 years.

The owner's been working with the same supplier since opening shop,

and he gets ingredients at very low prices.

Really?

Then why don't we all have lunch there today

and ask him what the secret is?

How about it, Juri?

Right.

You'll come, too, dear Ms. Kim?

I always eat lunch alone, Mr. Ko.

Don't be like this. Please tell us.

Your supplier gives you amazing deals.

Why should I share my supplier with a big company like Y.Jang?

We want to start a lunch box cafe where we can offer

affordable, high quality food like you do here.

That's why we really need your help, sir.

Fine.

But I have two conditions.

Of course.

Just tell us what they are, sir.

First...

You'll donate 100 lunch boxes a month to children in low income families.

Would that be possible?

Yes, sir.

Y.Jang already runs a donation program for children,

so we can definitely make it happen.

See? This fellow here is a good man.

He anonymously supports many great causes.

He's a true philanthropist.

How admirable.

Second...

Set me up on a blind date

with my ideal type.

Pardon?

A date?

If you do these two things for me, I'll share with you everything I know.

Can't a lonely single man ask for a blind date?

Is it that weird?

It's not that. We were just caught off guard.

If you're not up to it, never mind.

We are, sir. We are.

We'll figure something out.

Could you please describe your ideal type then?

Someone who cooks well? Someone into flower arrangement?

No, no. I'm not asking for much.

She just has to be close to my age,

and someone I can talk to.

Free spirited, but with depth.

Depth?

In addition,

someone who's cute but also kind of sexy,

voluptuous but also innocent.

That's all I'm looking for.

Voluptuous but innocent?

There's no woman like that.

Of course not.

What? Am I asking for too much?

Then let's just call the deal off.

You can all be on your way.

Is that all?

A free spirited but deep woman of a similar age

who's cute but sexy, voluptuous but innocent style?

What's your blood type?

It's AB.

That's perfect.

And what's your hobby?

I enjoy salsa dancing.

That's perfect.

And may I ask how old you are?

That's a secret.

And you're mysterious.

Utter perfection.

Perfect!

Congrats! We have a deal.

It's 6:00 now. I'll see you tomorrow.

See you tomorrow.

Bye, Ms. Jeomsun.

See you tomorrow, dear Ms. Kim.

I'm heading out now, too.

Okay, Mr. Mu.

- Bye. - See you tomorrow.

See you.

Good job, Mr. Jang.

You got the food company to sign the deal on the spot.

It would have been difficult had it not been for your drive.

If our proposal wins the contest

and becomes implemented,

I think we'll be able to have the cafe up and running in three months, sir.

Alright.

As far as I can tell, we're the strongest contender.

This could be big.

Mr. Hwang,

please don't dwell on what happened earlier with Mr. Mu.

You know how he is.

He's just a sweetheart and a real square.

He may frustrate you at times, but keep an open mind,

and I can talk to him...

Mr. Mu

will be appointed to a plant outside Seoul.

Pardon?

A manager resigned at our soy sauce plant in Daejeon.

Jeonghan will be taking his place.

Jeonghan's not strong enough.

He doesn't have what it takes to lead the department with you.

But still, sir...

Couldn't you reconsider?

No.

The decision's been finalized,

so be aware of that.

The blind date went well.

He must really like Ms. Rosa.

That's good.

What is it, Mr. Mu?

Oh...

You're very pretty when you smile.

You should smile more often.

It would be great if you did.

Nothing good comes of smiling at the office.

If one smiles in front of everyone whenever and wherever like you,

that person will be taken for a pushover

and get his proposal stolen.

I'm sorry.

You're sorry quite often, Mr. Mu.

You were here when there was a fire at Daehan Bank, right?

I'm sorry. I asked Ms. Rosa.

I was here, too.

I was in the riot police.

I was here to suppress the Daehan Bank protestors.

I'm sorry.

For what?

Why should you be sorry?

Because I feel like it was my fault.

I feel like you got hurt because of me.

Is that

the reason

that you bought me

the skirt and the pants?

Because you were sorry?

Because of your guilty conscience?

No, no. That wasn't it.

There's no reason for yo to pity me for what happened.

It's not pity. It's not pity at all.

Never mind.

I should go.

It's because I like you.

I did it because I like you.

Yes, well...

I'm not sure,

but whenever I see you, you look so lonely,

and that makes my heart ache,

and so I feel helpless,

I want to reach out and shelter you.

That's how I feel.

I don't know what that means,

but it's not pity, is it, Ms. Kim?

Ms. Kim, I want to hold your hand.

And I...

I like you, Ms. Kim.

I see.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, too, Mr. Mu.

I'm going to pretend

none of this happened.

I hope this won't make things awkward between us,

as supervisor and contract worker.

Never mind our work relationship.

Can't you set that aside and think about it personally?

Can't you think of me at a personal level?

I don't take personal questions.

See you tomorrow, Mr. Mu.

This isn't right.

This isn't how I meant to tell her.

Not in the middle of the street...

Mr. Mu will be appointed to a plant outside Seoul.

Jeonghan's not strong enough.

He doesn't have what it takes to lead the department with you.

Gyujik.

You must have drunk a lot.

Was it a business meeting?

Yup.

You must have had a lot of the whiskey you like so much.

Where have you been?

Oh, me?

I was at

the restaurant by our office,

where Ms. Kim eats lunch.

The owner there knows a supplier who offers great deals,

so I was there getting details.

Gyujik, if we can strike a deal with that supplier

and have Mr. Hwang see our actual lunch box,

won't he change his mind?

Enough already!

He said no.

Mr. Hwang told you to give it up.

Gyujik.

Who cares about a stupid lunch box?

What is it to us who makes the food?

Why can't you please just do as you're told?

What's wrong, Gyujik?

Is something wrong?

Mr. Hwang must've given you an earful because of me.

I'm so sick of this, Mu Jeonghan.

Who do you think you are? Why are you so stubborn?

Why can't you shut up and do as you're told?

Why do you take it upon yourself to be so righteous and just,

siding with a stupid contract worker?

No matter what you do, contract workers are beneath us.

They're just there for us to use as we see fit.

How can you talk like that?

You've gotten a lot of help from Ms. Kim, too.

Help?

Give me a break.

I'm just using her.

People like her exist for us to use

and throw away when we're done.

So you've finally managed to get angry?

Are you finally angry, you pathetic chump?

Hey,

have you been working out?

It's just that you have a weak punch.

I thought Jang Macho would be better than this.

Mu Jeonghan,

do you like Ms. Kim?

I do.

I knew it.

Why else would you have lied to me about having lunch with her?

But...

I don't think it's mutual.

Follow your heart.

I'd like you

to be able to follow your heart.

Gyujik, your face. Hey, your face...

Your face is all messed up.

You have a presentation tomorrow.

I'll be fine, but you...

We need to get to a pharmacy.

It's okay.

Let's just lie here together for a little while.

Is this your playground?

What is it this time? And just look at yourself.

What?

Why else would I be at a bar? I'm here for a drink.

Why do you assume I've come to see you?

Jeonghan

might be transferred out of Seoul.

Mr. Hwang says he'll appoint him to a plant in Daejeon.

I'm not surprised.

I expected something like this when he let you steal the proposal.

Steal the proposal?

So what?

Armed with countless licenses and certificates,

you can live as you please, so you wouldn't understand.

But as for the rest of us, we have to do things

that are much worse in order to survive.

To keep my desk,

I have to trample on other people.

You're truly a lost cause.

Despite everything,

you used to have one redeeming quality.

Do you know what it was?

You did whatever you could to watch your friend's back.

That sense of loyalty was all you had going for you,

but even that's gone now.

Mr. Cabbage Patch Head,

do you know what's scarier than losing your own desk?

Losing your colleague.

Who could it be at this hour?

Hello?

Ms. Kim?

But radish greens with soybean paste wasn't on the top 10 side dish list.

It's hard to come by at restaurants or stores.

People probably just didn't even think of it.

Radish greens with soybean paste is not only tasty and nutritious,

but also perfect for office workers, many of whom suffer from constipation.

Ms. Kim, the radish greens.

The radish greens are ready. Now for the soybean paste...

This is the "Be Good to Mama" lunch box.

If you can make them like this, go ahead.

Oh, Mr. Jang.

Hey,

what happened to your face? This is an important day.

I'm sorry, sir.

I feel off the bed in my sleep.

You must have had quite a dream.

Was it auspicious?

Did we win the contest?

I dreamed that

I caught a fat pig.

You did?

I'll be counting on you today.

Good morning.

Mr. Mu, your face...

I fell off my bike.

But what's this?

Ms. Kim made it early this morning.

It's a "Be Good to Mama" sample lunch box.

When did she...

To turn a profit, the lunch box has to be sold for $7 at the very least.

Lowering the price tag to $5 is what you have to do, Mr. Mu.

That was HR's Mr. Kim Dongho

and his proposal for a 24 hour office cafeteria.

Up next

is Marketing & Sales' Mr. Jang Gyujik,

who will tell us about "King Mama's Dining Table."

I am Jang Gyujik, head of the Marketing & Sales Team.

With celebrity chef King Mama as our consultant and spokesperson,

"King Mama's Dining Table"

will be a cutting edge lunch box brand

featuring Koreans' top 10 favorite side dishes.

If this proposal is implemented,

Y.Jang will have its first lunch box brand...

Mr. Jang.

I'm sorry.

I didn't come up with this proposal.

It was Mr. Mu Jeonghan of the Marketing & Sales Support Team

and Ms. Jeong Juri, his contract worker staff.

What's he talking about, Mr. Hwang?

A contract worker came up with this proposal?

I'm sorry.

Be Good to Mama

This is crazy.

Why did Mr. Jang just walk out?

In front of the president and all the executives,

he put down the proposal and just walked out.

Then why did he steal the proposal from the support team?

And the president was there.

This isn't like Mr. Jang.

So what will happen to him now?

The person cannot be reached...

Is Mr. Jang not picking up?

No.

He's not the type to mess up something like this.

I wonder why he did that.

You don't say.

So what will happen to the proposal?

Mr. Mu.

Yes?

Geum Bitna

You heard that I walked out of the presentation, right?

Are you here

to be praised or something?

Can I get some praise if I ask for it?

Being cool isn't your thing.

Go and beg Mr. Hwang for mercy

and save yourself.

Kim,

I'm here to tell you something, and it's now or never.

Kim,

accept my offer of a permanent position.

I don't know what you're talking about.

I had turned down such an offer a while back.

Why don't you talk to Mr. An about this?

That's not what this is about.

Take a permanent position in my life, Ms. Kim Jeomsun.

I...

I actually...

I like you.

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