1 00:01:05,117 --> 00:01:05,993 SOUTH KOREA SEEKS IMF BAILOUT 2 00:01:06,035 --> 00:01:09,451 {\an8}The government has eventually decided to seek an IMF bailout. 3 00:01:10,242 --> 00:01:12,492 Amid ongoing financial difficulties, 4 00:01:12,534 --> 00:01:14,951 Gukbo is now reportedly on the brink of bankruptcy. 5 00:01:14,993 --> 00:01:18,784 Concerns are growing over the future of the beloved soju brand. 6 00:01:29,117 --> 00:01:30,618 In-beom, where are you? 7 00:01:30,701 --> 00:01:31,618 Almost there. 8 00:01:32,075 --> 00:01:34,784 Should I just go to the Asia special task force? 9 00:01:34,993 --> 00:01:37,242 No, go straight to see Mark. 10 00:01:37,576 --> 00:01:40,075 He wants you to give a briefing on this. 11 00:01:40,201 --> 00:01:42,910 In-beom, do not screw this up. 12 00:01:49,993 --> 00:01:51,451 Follow me. 13 00:02:00,617 --> 00:02:02,659 Am I even allowed to go in there, sir? 14 00:02:02,910 --> 00:02:04,701 Just present your report. 15 00:02:05,034 --> 00:02:06,743 And don't fuck this up. 16 00:02:09,826 --> 00:02:10,576 All right. 17 00:02:10,618 --> 00:02:11,784 Tell me about you. 18 00:02:12,034 --> 00:02:14,242 Bachelor from Seoul National University, 19 00:02:14,284 --> 00:02:16,367 MBA from University of Chicago, 20 00:02:16,409 --> 00:02:17,951 three years at Bear Stearns, 21 00:02:17,992 --> 00:02:21,284 three years as an associate analyst at our firm. 22 00:02:21,576 --> 00:02:24,493 South Korea is facing a series of bankruptcies 23 00:02:24,534 --> 00:02:27,451 following the collapses of Hanbo and Sammi last spring. 24 00:02:27,534 --> 00:02:29,409 In-beom? 25 00:02:30,367 --> 00:02:33,075 Get to the point, we know Korea. 26 00:02:42,618 --> 00:02:46,284 At least 30 corporations will be on the MandA market 27 00:02:46,326 --> 00:02:49,284 following a series of bankruptcies soon. 28 00:02:49,785 --> 00:02:53,159 That's why I propose establishing a branch in Seoul. 29 00:02:53,493 --> 00:02:55,367 If we don't head there immediately, 30 00:02:55,534 --> 00:02:59,451 all our rivals, like Lehman, JP, Deutsche, 31 00:02:59,701 --> 00:03:02,284 and even small hillbilly banks like Lone Star, 32 00:03:02,451 --> 00:03:06,117 will fucking swarm in to take what should be ours. 33 00:03:06,493 --> 00:03:08,659 Our first target is Gukbo. 34 00:03:08,992 --> 00:03:10,284 In a country that has 35 00:03:10,326 --> 00:03:13,075 the highest alcohol consumption in the world, 36 00:03:13,367 --> 00:03:16,117 they make the best soju in Korea, 37 00:03:16,493 --> 00:03:18,159 and they have... 38 00:03:19,201 --> 00:03:20,868 never lost money. 39 00:03:26,534 --> 00:03:30,992 Amid harsh criticism of reckless expansion and management, 40 00:03:31,034 --> 00:03:33,701 and under mounting pressure to repay its loans, 41 00:03:33,743 --> 00:03:37,659 Gukbo has defaulted today on six of its key subsidiaries. 42 00:03:37,701 --> 00:03:41,451 Gukbo defaulted after failing to cover 8.25 billion won 43 00:03:41,493 --> 00:03:45,242 in promissory notes from nine financial institutions. 44 00:03:47,034 --> 00:03:48,701 So, what's the president's stance? 45 00:03:51,117 --> 00:03:52,367 They won't talk with us anymore 46 00:03:53,534 --> 00:03:55,117 if we don't come up with a concrete recovery strategy. 47 00:03:55,159 --> 00:03:58,701 They had no problem pocketing my money during the election, those fuckers. 48 00:04:01,117 --> 00:04:02,701 There are reporters outside. 49 00:04:05,576 --> 00:04:07,284 Rude little shits... 50 00:04:07,909 --> 00:04:08,784 Chairman. 51 00:04:09,866 --> 00:04:12,451 The public has started a "Save Gukbo" campaign. 52 00:04:12,493 --> 00:04:15,326 Shouldn't we do something from the company's side too? 53 00:04:20,284 --> 00:04:21,493 You heard, right? 54 00:04:23,076 --> 00:04:24,409 We won't go down that easily. 55 00:04:24,451 --> 00:04:26,785 We absolutely will not fail. 56 00:04:27,409 --> 00:04:31,201 We're Korea's number one soju brand, how could we possibly go bankrupt? 57 00:04:31,242 --> 00:04:33,534 But the fucking media, 58 00:04:33,576 --> 00:04:38,451 they're spinning it like Gukbo's fall is coming from reckless expansions. 59 00:04:39,826 --> 00:04:41,659 I don't regret the expansions. 60 00:04:45,660 --> 00:04:47,034 Well, this is war now. 61 00:04:47,992 --> 00:04:48,950 Get out! 62 00:04:56,451 --> 00:04:58,242 -Director Pyo. -Yes, sir? 63 00:04:58,909 --> 00:05:00,368 Go meet them. 64 00:05:00,409 --> 00:05:03,034 It's an up-and-coming law firm, and I hear they're sharp. 65 00:05:03,076 --> 00:05:05,660 They're snatching up consulting gigs from all the big ballers. 66 00:05:05,701 --> 00:05:06,867 Understood, sir. 67 00:05:09,992 --> 00:05:11,159 Mumyeong? 68 00:05:11,201 --> 00:05:12,409 KOO YOUNG-MO 69 00:05:12,451 --> 00:05:14,284 GUKBO DIRECTOR PYO JONG-ROK 70 00:05:14,867 --> 00:05:17,618 If you'd invited me to your office, I'd have gladly come. 71 00:05:17,660 --> 00:05:19,451 Well, yes. 72 00:05:19,493 --> 00:05:22,701 I just came to watch your trial out of curiosity. 73 00:05:23,451 --> 00:05:25,784 -Well, then... -Okay. 74 00:05:25,825 --> 00:05:27,159 Excuse me, Mr. Koo. 75 00:05:28,534 --> 00:05:33,618 May I ask your thoughts on today's verdict? 76 00:05:33,660 --> 00:05:35,493 Well... 77 00:05:35,534 --> 00:05:39,867 The merger of subsidiaries and the defense against foreign capital 78 00:05:39,909 --> 00:05:41,326 had a favorable impact 79 00:05:41,368 --> 00:05:43,534 and strengthened Taeseong Group's hold on management rights... 80 00:05:43,576 --> 00:05:46,034 ...had a favorable impact... 81 00:05:46,076 --> 00:05:49,493 ...but it can't be considered an act aimed at succession of control. 82 00:05:49,534 --> 00:05:55,493 ...but it can't be considered an act aimed at succession of control. 83 00:06:03,743 --> 00:06:05,701 You should file for composition. 84 00:06:05,743 --> 00:06:06,867 {\an8}Composition? 85 00:06:06,909 --> 00:06:11,201 {\an8}A request to mediate a deadline extension for you to repay the debt. 86 00:06:11,243 --> 00:06:15,992 {\an8}Your management rights will remain 100% intact during that time. 87 00:06:16,701 --> 00:06:19,451 I've never heard about this before. 88 00:06:19,493 --> 00:06:21,493 It's a newly implemented system. 89 00:06:21,534 --> 00:06:24,701 Gukbo would be the first to use it. 90 00:06:25,825 --> 00:06:28,576 If approved, you'll only pay interest for five years 91 00:06:28,618 --> 00:06:30,618 while restructuring subsidiaries 92 00:06:30,660 --> 00:06:33,742 and liquidating assets, all while maintaining control. 93 00:06:33,784 --> 00:06:36,284 Then, in five years, repay the principal. 94 00:06:37,451 --> 00:06:40,451 And if we can't repay in five years? 95 00:06:40,493 --> 00:06:43,576 Creditors could file for bankruptcy with the court. 96 00:06:44,784 --> 00:06:47,201 First, file for the composition. 97 00:06:47,243 --> 00:06:50,076 Then find a consulting firm to help you repay the debt. 98 00:06:50,117 --> 00:06:52,409 Most creditors prefer responsible repayment 99 00:06:52,451 --> 00:06:54,951 rather than dragging things through the court. 100 00:06:57,451 --> 00:06:59,243 If you get us the composition, 101 00:06:59,284 --> 00:07:03,159 I'll have Mumyeong handle all of Gukbo's legal affairs. 102 00:07:03,201 --> 00:07:05,368 I'll give it everything I've got. You can trust me. 103 00:07:06,742 --> 00:07:08,742 -I'm counting on you. -I won't let you down. 104 00:07:21,243 --> 00:07:22,493 Mr. Choi In-beom? 105 00:07:23,992 --> 00:07:26,368 Nice to meet you, I'm Baek Sung-bin. 106 00:07:27,117 --> 00:07:30,576 I was sent by Director Gordon, head of Solquin Hong Kong. 107 00:07:31,201 --> 00:07:34,826 He told me to bring you in, but there's no corporate car yet, 108 00:07:34,867 --> 00:07:36,368 so I came in mine. 109 00:07:37,867 --> 00:07:39,700 Where is Director Gordon now? 110 00:07:39,742 --> 00:07:43,409 Macro Building in Gangnam, he said to bring you there. 111 00:07:52,159 --> 00:07:53,159 Sir? 112 00:07:53,201 --> 00:07:55,159 Didn't you say you start next week? 113 00:07:55,201 --> 00:07:57,159 Enjoy your free time while you still can. 114 00:07:58,451 --> 00:08:00,034 I can borrow your car, right? 115 00:08:10,700 --> 00:08:12,535 Thanks for the time. 116 00:08:15,409 --> 00:08:17,951 Now I understand why they sent you from New York, 117 00:08:18,326 --> 00:08:20,951 when I insisted on bringing my team from Hong Kong. 118 00:08:22,826 --> 00:08:23,659 Why is that? 119 00:08:23,909 --> 00:08:25,950 Because you're a fucking Korean. 120 00:08:28,658 --> 00:08:30,659 I haven't been back in ten years. 121 00:08:30,909 --> 00:08:34,158 Won't be able to make deals through personal connections. 122 00:08:34,368 --> 00:08:35,159 Drink? 123 00:08:35,201 --> 00:08:36,576 I just closed a deal. 124 00:08:36,826 --> 00:08:38,992 Use this space as your temp office. 125 00:08:42,284 --> 00:08:43,409 Cheers. 126 00:08:45,784 --> 00:08:47,118 I read your report. 127 00:08:47,284 --> 00:08:48,493 Gukbo. 128 00:08:49,284 --> 00:08:50,535 Unbelievable. 129 00:08:50,576 --> 00:08:52,493 I mean, Koreans drink soju every day. 130 00:08:52,700 --> 00:08:53,742 Happy, sad, bored, 131 00:08:53,784 --> 00:08:55,034 they'll find any possible 132 00:08:55,076 --> 00:08:57,159 excuse to pour up soju, like tap water. 133 00:08:57,617 --> 00:09:00,742 How can a company that literally prints cash go bankrupt? 134 00:09:01,076 --> 00:09:02,034 I know. 135 00:09:02,243 --> 00:09:05,992 It's time for Koreans to throw away that bitter drink, I guess. 136 00:09:06,826 --> 00:09:08,909 Gukbo filed for composition yesterday. 137 00:09:09,076 --> 00:09:11,451 They're gonna need a plan to pay back the debt. 138 00:09:11,951 --> 00:09:13,700 They'll need a consultant. 139 00:09:13,909 --> 00:09:15,284 I'll approach them right away. 140 00:09:15,451 --> 00:09:16,575 Yeah, use this office. 141 00:09:16,617 --> 00:09:19,243 I'm here three days a week and the rest in Hong Kong. 142 00:09:19,451 --> 00:09:22,867 Oh, how was the kid who picked you up from the airport? 143 00:09:23,034 --> 00:09:25,201 I thought you might need a Korean sidekick. 144 00:09:25,451 --> 00:09:28,326 He flew out to Hong Kong as soon as I asked for an interview. 145 00:09:29,826 --> 00:09:31,243 How do I keep you updated? 146 00:09:31,410 --> 00:09:33,742 Phone, mail, messenger, whatever! 147 00:09:34,034 --> 00:09:36,326 This is your turf, bud. Home-field advantage. 148 00:09:36,534 --> 00:09:37,826 It's your shot. 149 00:09:38,076 --> 00:09:39,493 Don't fuck it up! 150 00:09:56,909 --> 00:10:00,617 I never imagined Solquin would open a consulting branch in Korea. 151 00:10:00,659 --> 00:10:03,076 Timing really is everything, isn't it? 152 00:10:03,159 --> 00:10:04,701 Chairman Seok, it's a great honor 153 00:10:04,867 --> 00:10:06,867 to have you as our first client. 154 00:10:07,493 --> 00:10:10,867 It is our great honor to have you as our first client. 155 00:10:11,076 --> 00:10:12,368 Thank you. 156 00:10:12,575 --> 00:10:13,909 -Director Pyo. -Yes, sir. 157 00:10:13,951 --> 00:10:16,076 A press release about Solquin being our consultant 158 00:10:16,118 --> 00:10:17,784 should put the creditors at ease, no? 159 00:10:17,826 --> 00:10:18,701 Certainly. 160 00:10:18,742 --> 00:10:21,742 If you trust us, we'll deliver the outcome you're looking for. 161 00:10:24,034 --> 00:10:26,534 I'm sure you've seen the data. 162 00:10:26,575 --> 00:10:29,867 We would need some restructuring, right? 163 00:10:29,909 --> 00:10:30,784 Yes, Chairman. 164 00:10:30,826 --> 00:10:35,243 Out of the 20 subsidiaries, sell off 12, including Gukbo Distribution, 165 00:10:35,284 --> 00:10:37,909 and declare bankruptcy for all non-core businesses. 166 00:10:38,701 --> 00:10:43,118 Director Pyo, are you sure we showed them everything? 167 00:10:44,201 --> 00:10:46,118 Yes, we shared everything we could. 168 00:10:46,159 --> 00:10:49,575 Sell off 12 subsidiaries and bankrupt the rest? 169 00:10:49,617 --> 00:10:51,034 We're not that far gone, are we? 170 00:10:51,076 --> 00:10:54,034 We reviewed the data thoroughly. 171 00:10:54,076 --> 00:10:57,575 You'll need over two trillion won to meet debt obligations in five years. 172 00:11:10,243 --> 00:11:14,034 If you sign an NDA, we'll show you the rest of the data. 173 00:11:14,076 --> 00:11:15,201 Chairman, 174 00:11:15,243 --> 00:11:18,659 we haven't yet signed a consulting agreement with them. 175 00:11:18,701 --> 00:11:21,285 It's currently under review at Solquin Hong Kong. 176 00:11:21,326 --> 00:11:23,617 If your concern is about trust... 177 00:11:23,659 --> 00:11:25,368 It's not that we can't trust them, 178 00:11:25,410 --> 00:11:28,826 but that particular information may need more consideration. 179 00:11:31,784 --> 00:11:34,993 If there's additional material, of course we'll review it thoroughly. 180 00:11:35,034 --> 00:11:38,867 And as you said, you should be cautious, 181 00:11:38,909 --> 00:11:40,784 but let me make one thing perfectly clear. 182 00:11:42,285 --> 00:11:43,326 Chairman. 183 00:11:43,368 --> 00:11:47,285 Solquin will prevent the final collapse 184 00:11:48,159 --> 00:11:49,368 of Gukbo. 185 00:11:50,409 --> 00:11:56,159 And we'll protect your control over the company. 186 00:11:58,118 --> 00:12:00,617 I skimmed through all internal documents, 187 00:12:00,742 --> 00:12:04,909 including restructuring plans, assets, financial conditions, 188 00:12:04,951 --> 00:12:08,368 cash flow, marketing, and export strategy. 189 00:12:09,159 --> 00:12:10,450 Here's the strategy. 190 00:12:10,617 --> 00:12:14,492 First, we gobble up as much of their bonds as possible 191 00:12:14,617 --> 00:12:16,742 under the name of Stone Investment. 192 00:12:16,909 --> 00:12:18,450 In a few years, 193 00:12:18,617 --> 00:12:19,867 this shell company 194 00:12:19,909 --> 00:12:22,826 will be the largest shareholder of Gukbo in Korea. 195 00:12:22,868 --> 00:12:24,492 We are financing only 196 00:12:24,534 --> 00:12:26,784 a hundred million dollars for this project. 197 00:12:26,951 --> 00:12:28,617 Like, how could we possibly 198 00:12:28,659 --> 00:12:31,118 control a large company like Gukbo? 199 00:12:31,159 --> 00:12:34,285 What percentage of Gukbo bonds should we be securing? 200 00:12:34,617 --> 00:12:37,243 The bonds are being sold dirt cheap right now. 201 00:12:37,409 --> 00:12:41,243 Our goal is to buy in at 10% of the face value, 202 00:12:41,409 --> 00:12:44,326 securing about 30% of Gukbo's bonds. 203 00:12:44,534 --> 00:12:46,285 Are you confident we can bankrupt them 204 00:12:46,326 --> 00:12:48,076 with only a hundred million? 205 00:12:49,826 --> 00:12:51,285 Absolutely. 206 00:12:52,576 --> 00:12:55,118 Our advice for retaining management control 207 00:12:55,159 --> 00:12:59,159 is the sale of stakes in overseas subsidiaries to secure liquidity. 208 00:12:59,201 --> 00:13:01,534 Among the overseas branches, 209 00:13:01,576 --> 00:13:04,367 Gukbo Japan holds the highest market value. 210 00:13:06,034 --> 00:13:07,701 Mr. Choi? Mr. Choi? 211 00:13:08,909 --> 00:13:09,868 Excuse me. 212 00:13:09,909 --> 00:13:13,951 Do you have time to stick around a little longer tonight? 213 00:13:14,909 --> 00:13:16,367 Yes, of course. 214 00:13:16,409 --> 00:13:19,034 I was actually hoping to grab a drink with you anyway. 215 00:13:19,076 --> 00:13:20,285 It's not really about the drinks. 216 00:13:21,201 --> 00:13:23,450 There's a place I'd like to show you. 217 00:13:24,034 --> 00:13:24,909 I see. 218 00:13:25,701 --> 00:13:26,868 Sure, we can do that. 219 00:13:27,534 --> 00:13:29,367 I'll head down first, then. 220 00:13:36,160 --> 00:13:39,076 Now the finance director is flirting with me. 221 00:13:39,993 --> 00:13:41,576 Doesn't look so easy to me. 222 00:13:41,742 --> 00:13:43,534 They've inflated their size 223 00:13:43,576 --> 00:13:45,951 to pretend to be a large corporation, 224 00:13:46,118 --> 00:13:50,201 but the chairman is the only one who calls all the shots. 225 00:13:50,993 --> 00:13:52,451 In Korean society, 226 00:13:52,701 --> 00:13:56,243 there is always that one person who is sucking up. 227 00:13:56,492 --> 00:13:57,742 But you know, 228 00:13:57,868 --> 00:13:59,325 it's all fake. 229 00:14:00,492 --> 00:14:02,993 First, let's feel him out. 230 00:14:16,409 --> 00:14:20,784 Gukbo's original symbol was the legendary flying horse. 231 00:14:22,160 --> 00:14:25,534 But eventually, it changed to the tiger we use now. 232 00:14:25,576 --> 00:14:29,076 After the Korean War, the late chairman said 233 00:14:29,118 --> 00:14:31,076 that the Korean Peninsula resembled a tiger... 234 00:14:31,118 --> 00:14:32,160 Chief! 235 00:14:32,201 --> 00:14:33,367 There he is. 236 00:14:35,325 --> 00:14:36,701 How have you been? 237 00:14:36,743 --> 00:14:40,659 This is our newest product called Top Soju. 238 00:14:40,701 --> 00:14:43,492 Would you like to taste it? 239 00:14:44,034 --> 00:14:45,659 -Right now? -Yes. 240 00:14:55,034 --> 00:14:57,576 It's bitter and sweet. 241 00:14:57,617 --> 00:14:58,743 That's right. 242 00:14:58,784 --> 00:15:00,868 That's soju for you, bittersweet. 243 00:15:00,909 --> 00:15:03,325 Kinda like life, don't you think? 244 00:15:03,367 --> 00:15:04,826 Is that all? 245 00:15:04,868 --> 00:15:07,242 There should be something else you're tasting. 246 00:15:22,160 --> 00:15:23,367 It's... 247 00:15:23,993 --> 00:15:25,284 It's... 248 00:15:25,325 --> 00:15:26,284 a bit... 249 00:15:26,826 --> 00:15:27,659 a bit... 250 00:15:32,451 --> 00:15:33,534 It's... 251 00:15:34,743 --> 00:15:35,701 Smooth? 252 00:15:35,743 --> 00:15:36,993 It's smooth. 253 00:15:37,035 --> 00:15:39,160 -It's got that smoothness. -Yes. 254 00:15:39,200 --> 00:15:40,242 And... 255 00:15:45,118 --> 00:15:47,826 It's somewhat... 256 00:15:47,868 --> 00:15:48,826 Fresh? 257 00:15:50,451 --> 00:15:51,367 Yes, it's fresh. 258 00:15:53,784 --> 00:15:58,159 We were going for a smooth and fresh drink, 259 00:15:58,200 --> 00:16:00,242 and you tasted it perfectly. 260 00:16:03,118 --> 00:16:04,409 You did well. 261 00:16:11,743 --> 00:16:13,076 We need a firm... 262 00:16:14,743 --> 00:16:17,451 that works like it owns this company. 263 00:16:18,367 --> 00:16:19,993 I'm sure as a major firm, 264 00:16:20,035 --> 00:16:22,743 Solquin won't go all in just for a retainer, 265 00:16:22,784 --> 00:16:26,617 but we need a partner who'll ride or die with us. 266 00:16:27,326 --> 00:16:31,659 Sir, this might be a bit out of line, 267 00:16:32,326 --> 00:16:33,826 but why do you care so much? 268 00:16:34,534 --> 00:16:35,451 What do you mean? 269 00:16:36,451 --> 00:16:37,743 What I mean is... 270 00:16:39,534 --> 00:16:41,618 does the company properly reward you? 271 00:16:42,200 --> 00:16:44,242 You seem genuinely loyal. 272 00:16:44,284 --> 00:16:46,367 Come on now... 273 00:16:48,576 --> 00:16:49,492 It's not about loyalty. 274 00:16:50,826 --> 00:16:53,951 I've always liked soju, 275 00:16:53,993 --> 00:16:56,743 so I love working at a soju company. 276 00:16:56,784 --> 00:16:59,326 And when the company does well, I feel good too. 277 00:16:59,951 --> 00:17:01,993 When the company's struggling, it weighs on me too. 278 00:17:03,992 --> 00:17:04,951 Chairman Seok... 279 00:17:06,117 --> 00:17:07,700 is lucky to have you. 280 00:17:07,743 --> 00:17:09,076 Stop it. 281 00:17:11,576 --> 00:17:12,910 Looking at you 282 00:17:14,035 --> 00:17:17,826 makes me think my father must have been like you at work. 283 00:17:18,618 --> 00:17:20,242 He's retired, I take it? 284 00:17:21,035 --> 00:17:23,576 He passed away ten years ago. 285 00:17:27,367 --> 00:17:30,492 He was always busy, so I don't have a lot of memories. 286 00:17:33,326 --> 00:17:34,492 Damn... 287 00:17:35,784 --> 00:17:38,451 He used to love Gukbo soju. 288 00:17:39,576 --> 00:17:41,200 -Director. -Yes? 289 00:17:41,910 --> 00:17:45,784 I'll do my best, like it's my own company. 290 00:17:50,826 --> 00:17:52,451 Thank you. 291 00:17:55,117 --> 00:17:56,284 Let's drink to that. 292 00:18:05,284 --> 00:18:06,284 This stuff is like nectar! 293 00:18:08,284 --> 00:18:09,201 One moment, please. 294 00:18:10,326 --> 00:18:11,951 Let's drink properly tonight. 295 00:18:11,993 --> 00:18:12,826 Here! 296 00:18:18,409 --> 00:18:20,075 -Cheers! -Cheers! 297 00:18:26,576 --> 00:18:28,868 Have you heard of the Gukbo herbal tonic? 298 00:18:28,910 --> 00:18:30,868 Allow me to demonstrate. 299 00:18:33,326 --> 00:18:34,910 First, you add an egg yolk! 300 00:18:35,618 --> 00:18:37,868 Pour in the herbal tonic, 301 00:18:37,910 --> 00:18:40,992 and that's how you make the Gukbo herbal tonic! 302 00:18:45,326 --> 00:18:46,242 Here! 303 00:18:46,951 --> 00:18:47,868 Bottoms up! 304 00:18:47,910 --> 00:18:49,075 -I can't drink this. -Come on. 305 00:18:49,117 --> 00:18:50,367 It's great for your health, give it a try. 306 00:18:50,409 --> 00:18:52,451 How am I supposed to drink this? 307 00:18:52,493 --> 00:18:53,992 Just swallow it all! 308 00:18:54,034 --> 00:18:55,868 You people are savages. 309 00:18:55,910 --> 00:18:57,201 When are we going home? 310 00:18:57,242 --> 00:18:58,367 It's time to go to work. 311 00:19:01,868 --> 00:19:04,159 We should consider selling the training center too. 312 00:19:04,201 --> 00:19:06,159 Wow, look at the time. 313 00:19:06,201 --> 00:19:08,659 Let's grab a meal with a little drink on the side? 314 00:19:08,701 --> 00:19:09,618 Sound good? 315 00:19:09,659 --> 00:19:10,534 Sounds good! 316 00:19:10,576 --> 00:19:12,534 It's market research. 317 00:19:12,576 --> 00:19:15,992 -Hello! -Hello! 318 00:19:16,034 --> 00:19:17,701 -It's gotta be... -Top! 319 00:19:17,743 --> 00:19:18,950 -Top! -Top! 320 00:19:24,326 --> 00:19:25,826 I work for Gukbo. 321 00:19:25,868 --> 00:19:26,743 What's this? 322 00:19:26,785 --> 00:19:28,701 It's our new product. Give Top a try. 323 00:19:28,743 --> 00:19:29,659 We'll take a bottle! 324 00:19:29,701 --> 00:19:31,159 Yes! Coming right up! 325 00:19:31,201 --> 00:19:32,159 In-beom! 326 00:19:32,201 --> 00:19:33,743 Over there, those folks... 327 00:19:33,785 --> 00:19:36,910 He'll bring it over! Go on. 328 00:19:39,868 --> 00:19:42,618 This is Gukbo's brand-new soju. 329 00:19:42,659 --> 00:19:43,493 It's... 330 00:19:44,493 --> 00:19:46,284 smooth and fresh. 331 00:19:46,326 --> 00:19:47,534 All right, time to go home! 332 00:19:47,576 --> 00:19:49,618 -Let's go. -Wait, wait! 333 00:19:53,117 --> 00:19:54,367 That's it, no more! 334 00:19:54,409 --> 00:19:55,284 Let's go! 335 00:19:55,326 --> 00:19:58,034 The boys threw up, so they must be hungry! 336 00:19:58,075 --> 00:19:58,950 You need to go! 337 00:20:23,451 --> 00:20:24,618 Thirsty? 338 00:20:28,117 --> 00:20:28,950 Let's have a drink. 339 00:20:33,826 --> 00:20:37,201 The court has approved Gukbo's composition request, 340 00:20:37,242 --> 00:20:41,242 and after narrowly escaping collapse, it'll retain management control 341 00:20:41,284 --> 00:20:44,284 and be allowed to delay debt repayment for five years. 342 00:20:44,326 --> 00:20:49,284 Gukbo's sales increased last year, boosting net revenue by 20%, 343 00:20:49,326 --> 00:20:52,076 calling the strong performance a relief-- 344 00:20:52,117 --> 00:20:52,992 Relief? 345 00:20:54,326 --> 00:20:57,950 Which idiot said that to a reporter? 346 00:20:57,992 --> 00:21:00,785 Relief? What a moronic thing to say. 347 00:21:06,701 --> 00:21:09,076 Legal review of the first phase of restructuring is complete. 348 00:21:11,159 --> 00:21:13,867 The employees are likely worried about the company, 349 00:21:13,909 --> 00:21:17,785 so it's important to use this to push for wage cuts. 350 00:21:17,826 --> 00:21:18,950 BUSINESS EVALUATION REPORT 351 00:21:19,576 --> 00:21:24,451 It'll really hit them hard if we cut wages by 20%. 352 00:21:24,493 --> 00:21:26,159 Be a little understanding, Mr. Koo. 353 00:21:26,201 --> 00:21:30,493 Pyo only sees the world through a salaryman's lens. 354 00:21:31,326 --> 00:21:33,785 A very small lens at that. 355 00:21:38,326 --> 00:21:41,242 Did you look into what I asked? 356 00:21:41,284 --> 00:21:42,660 Of course, Chairman. 357 00:21:42,701 --> 00:21:45,992 You can push forward quietly with minimal manpower. 358 00:21:46,034 --> 00:21:48,825 From now on, don't involve the legal team, 359 00:21:48,867 --> 00:21:50,534 and talk to Pyo directly. 360 00:21:51,992 --> 00:21:53,159 Yes, sir. 361 00:21:55,701 --> 00:21:56,618 All right then. 362 00:21:56,660 --> 00:21:58,117 See you next week. 363 00:21:58,159 --> 00:21:59,409 Certainly, Chairman. 364 00:22:04,867 --> 00:22:05,825 Director Pyo. 365 00:22:06,660 --> 00:22:08,034 Yes, Chairman. 366 00:22:08,825 --> 00:22:10,867 We bought ourselves five years. 367 00:22:12,660 --> 00:22:15,159 But what if we can't generate enough cash 368 00:22:15,201 --> 00:22:18,825 or can't make the interest payments? 369 00:22:18,867 --> 00:22:24,909 We go into full receivership, and the court takes my control. 370 00:22:25,493 --> 00:22:27,117 I don't think that will happen. 371 00:22:28,034 --> 00:22:29,992 -Director Pyo. -Yes, sir. 372 00:22:30,034 --> 00:22:34,618 Do you understand the weight of my position? 373 00:22:35,825 --> 00:22:36,660 How could I... 374 00:22:38,493 --> 00:22:40,701 Founded by my father 375 00:22:40,743 --> 00:22:44,326 and expanded by me, Gukbo has a 70-year legacy. 376 00:22:46,576 --> 00:22:47,409 Have a seat. 377 00:22:54,243 --> 00:22:57,201 What I'm about to say stays between us. 378 00:23:06,660 --> 00:23:08,576 Did you finish the list of Gukbo's creditors? 379 00:23:08,618 --> 00:23:10,076 Schedule meetings with all of them next week. 380 00:23:10,117 --> 00:23:11,867 All thirty in one week? 381 00:23:11,909 --> 00:23:16,326 {\an8}Yeah, study Gukbo's relationship with each creditor closely. 382 00:23:16,368 --> 00:23:19,451 Sir, can we really gain control of a company with just bonds? 383 00:23:20,409 --> 00:23:22,201 Why do bonds matter? 384 00:23:24,409 --> 00:23:26,867 {\an8}Bonds are basically debt contracts. 385 00:23:26,909 --> 00:23:28,493 {\an8}When a company hits crisis mode, 386 00:23:29,951 --> 00:23:31,243 the creditors become the real owners. 387 00:23:31,284 --> 00:23:32,409 But-- 388 00:23:36,326 --> 00:23:39,117 GUKBO LAUNCHES TOP SOJU IN RECOVERY BID 389 00:23:45,618 --> 00:23:47,992 It's smooth and fresh. 390 00:23:53,076 --> 00:23:56,201 Sir, that could be considered a breach of trust and embezzlement. 391 00:23:56,243 --> 00:23:59,535 That's why this shell company will be under your name! 392 00:24:00,243 --> 00:24:01,493 Give the paperwork to Koo. 393 00:24:03,409 --> 00:24:06,742 Use Gukbo Distillers' stock as collateral and raise about 20 billion won. 394 00:24:06,784 --> 00:24:09,700 I'm also considering selling off some properties, 395 00:24:10,451 --> 00:24:13,784 {\an8}but use that money to buy bonds. 396 00:24:15,742 --> 00:24:19,284 {\an8}This is our insurance policy. 397 00:24:19,909 --> 00:24:21,535 {\an8}You get what I mean, right? 398 00:24:21,576 --> 00:24:24,159 The money from selling assets should go to paying off the debt. 399 00:24:24,909 --> 00:24:26,784 Buying back bonds is... 400 00:24:28,034 --> 00:24:31,618 Above all, self-dealing in bonds is a serious crime. 401 00:24:31,659 --> 00:24:33,493 You'll be in serious trouble if this gets out. 402 00:24:33,535 --> 00:24:34,909 {\an8}Goddammit! 403 00:24:36,159 --> 00:24:38,535 I can take care of myself! 404 00:24:44,243 --> 00:24:47,368 {\an8}Didn't my father once pay for your mother's surgery 405 00:24:47,409 --> 00:24:50,159 {\an8}after she got into a car accident? 406 00:24:50,201 --> 00:24:53,867 I'm giving you a chance to return the favor. 407 00:25:00,368 --> 00:25:03,700 Get this done discreetly. 408 00:25:03,742 --> 00:25:06,700 No one cares about our bonds yet. 409 00:25:06,742 --> 00:25:11,784 We need to sweep them up while the price is low. 410 00:25:11,826 --> 00:25:12,784 Got that? 411 00:25:15,659 --> 00:25:17,118 Yes, Chairman. 412 00:25:17,159 --> 00:25:20,742 They'll sell off all the bonds at 10% of face value. 413 00:25:20,784 --> 00:25:22,284 Is that so? 414 00:25:22,326 --> 00:25:23,659 It's next to nothing. 415 00:25:24,617 --> 00:25:25,659 Okay! 416 00:25:26,535 --> 00:25:28,784 Buy 300 million won worth from Daeyoung Securities. 417 00:25:35,742 --> 00:25:38,243 You serious about buying these bonds? 418 00:25:38,284 --> 00:25:40,118 I've been stressed over them anyway. 419 00:25:40,159 --> 00:25:42,535 Now that you want them, maybe I should hold onto them. 420 00:25:44,867 --> 00:25:46,659 They're just trash in your pocket. 421 00:25:47,326 --> 00:25:49,826 I'll pay a fair price, so hand them over. 422 00:25:55,784 --> 00:25:57,284 Are you here to buy Gukbo bonds? 423 00:25:58,284 --> 00:25:59,201 Yes. 424 00:26:00,118 --> 00:26:02,742 The bond we bought today has a 13% interest rate! 425 00:26:02,784 --> 00:26:05,992 We'll earn back the investment 426 00:26:06,034 --> 00:26:08,451 in a few years with the interest alone! 427 00:26:08,493 --> 00:26:09,535 Well... 428 00:26:10,493 --> 00:26:12,700 We could be looking at a much bigger return. 429 00:26:12,742 --> 00:26:13,575 Yo, Beom! 430 00:26:17,742 --> 00:26:21,159 If you could buy your Porsche for ten million won, 431 00:26:21,201 --> 00:26:25,617 collect 13% in maintenance fees, and resell it for 100 million, 432 00:26:27,493 --> 00:26:28,451 what would you do? 433 00:26:29,784 --> 00:26:30,659 The ball! 434 00:26:33,784 --> 00:26:36,284 You wanna go, huh? 435 00:26:40,243 --> 00:26:42,034 This boiled beef is killer. 436 00:26:42,076 --> 00:26:43,826 How'd you even know about this place? 437 00:26:44,701 --> 00:26:47,410 I came here a few times as a kid with my dad. 438 00:26:49,284 --> 00:26:51,909 But why do you play basketball with your mouth? 439 00:26:53,493 --> 00:26:54,867 Your moves are so predictable. 440 00:26:54,909 --> 00:26:57,492 It's why you keep losing the ball. 441 00:26:58,784 --> 00:27:00,243 Basketball's meant to be played with your mouth. 442 00:27:00,284 --> 00:27:01,909 It's all about talking your opponent down. 443 00:27:03,909 --> 00:27:06,867 Think you'll play as well as me when you're my age? 444 00:27:06,909 --> 00:27:08,326 We'll see, punk. 445 00:27:10,575 --> 00:27:12,243 We won't see each other for that long. 446 00:27:14,076 --> 00:27:16,451 You ever think about dating? 447 00:27:17,909 --> 00:27:19,993 Well, girls must hate you. 448 00:27:20,034 --> 00:27:22,076 Always off to New York or Hong Kong... 449 00:27:24,451 --> 00:27:26,159 You're not exactly one to talk. 450 00:27:26,201 --> 00:27:27,243 Why? 451 00:27:27,284 --> 00:27:30,826 Seoul's tiny, so you can get anywhere in two hours. 452 00:27:30,867 --> 00:27:33,826 Was it really that hard to just go home? 453 00:27:33,867 --> 00:27:36,909 You look like your kids abandoned you. 454 00:27:38,034 --> 00:27:39,159 Unbelievable. 455 00:27:42,076 --> 00:27:44,034 Why are you chugging so fast? 456 00:27:44,076 --> 00:27:46,492 Go easy, I can't take you home tonight. 457 00:27:46,534 --> 00:27:48,826 You're making me thirsty. 458 00:27:48,867 --> 00:27:52,659 A recent exposé uncovered illegal betting on golf matches among CEOs... 459 00:27:52,701 --> 00:27:55,076 Those sons of bitches! 460 00:27:55,118 --> 00:27:58,118 ...and one of them turned out to be Chairman Seok of Gukbo. 461 00:27:58,159 --> 00:28:00,742 Yes, he's definitely the Gukbo chairman. 462 00:28:00,784 --> 00:28:03,951 He comes by often, so I know his face well. 463 00:28:03,993 --> 00:28:06,784 He usually bets between 300,000 and 500,000 per stroke, 464 00:28:06,826 --> 00:28:10,285 but he was betting a million that day. 465 00:28:10,326 --> 00:28:12,867 Taxpayer money is being used to delay bankruptcy, 466 00:28:12,909 --> 00:28:16,784 and citizens rally to save Gukbo by buying their soju 467 00:28:16,826 --> 00:28:19,076 -to help sales recover. -They still haven't got it together. 468 00:28:19,118 --> 00:28:21,951 -But the chairman is deceiving -Easy, easy. 469 00:28:21,993 --> 00:28:26,201 the public and the government while playing high-stakes golf. 470 00:28:28,243 --> 00:28:30,951 Ma'am, we don't want Top Soju! 471 00:28:30,993 --> 00:28:32,450 Give us something else! 472 00:28:32,492 --> 00:28:34,201 I'll take that Top Soju! 473 00:28:34,243 --> 00:28:35,076 Sure. 474 00:28:36,826 --> 00:28:38,534 Another Top, please! 475 00:28:39,659 --> 00:28:40,867 A bottle of Top! 476 00:28:42,243 --> 00:28:43,285 Director. 477 00:28:44,784 --> 00:28:45,909 Another drink? 478 00:29:08,076 --> 00:29:10,534 I LOVE GUKBO! 479 00:29:23,576 --> 00:29:25,701 Workers face wage cuts, 480 00:29:25,742 --> 00:29:27,868 while the execs are playing high-stakes golf! 481 00:29:27,909 --> 00:29:31,784 Incompetent and corrupt Seok must step down! 482 00:29:31,826 --> 00:29:33,701 -Step down! -Step down! 483 00:29:33,742 --> 00:29:37,159 Seok Jin-woo must step down! 484 00:29:37,201 --> 00:29:39,534 -Step down! -Step down! 485 00:29:39,576 --> 00:29:42,784 Seok Jin-woo must step down! 486 00:29:42,826 --> 00:29:45,034 -Step down! -Step down! 487 00:29:45,076 --> 00:29:47,784 Seok has ignored our blood and tears! 488 00:29:47,826 --> 00:29:49,534 He must resign! 489 00:29:49,576 --> 00:29:51,659 -Resign at once! -Resign at once! 490 00:29:52,909 --> 00:29:54,576 I don't think today's the day for this. 491 00:29:54,617 --> 00:29:57,909 We've got our final meeting with Solquin today. 492 00:29:58,617 --> 00:29:59,909 I believe we should proceed. 493 00:29:59,951 --> 00:30:01,367 Shouldn't we call the cops? 494 00:30:01,409 --> 00:30:05,993 If we do that, the media will just make it worse. 495 00:30:10,826 --> 00:30:12,285 Please give me ten minutes. 496 00:30:48,284 --> 00:30:49,118 Chairman. 497 00:30:57,909 --> 00:31:00,492 Stupid bastard. 498 00:31:00,534 --> 00:31:02,492 He's brain dead, so he's getting physical. 499 00:31:03,534 --> 00:31:04,784 I hope you can understand. 500 00:31:04,826 --> 00:31:06,659 We'll reschedule the meeting. 501 00:31:08,284 --> 00:31:10,367 I'll be in touch before flying out. 502 00:31:11,492 --> 00:31:12,325 Okay! 503 00:31:32,451 --> 00:31:33,617 In-beom! 504 00:31:35,868 --> 00:31:38,576 Why did you bother coming? 505 00:31:38,617 --> 00:31:41,325 Just wanted to give you some meds, that's all. 506 00:31:41,367 --> 00:31:44,451 Why'd you buy so much? They've got this in Hong Kong too. 507 00:31:44,492 --> 00:31:46,118 I'm kinda sad you're leaving. 508 00:31:47,576 --> 00:31:49,617 Things started going well after we met. 509 00:31:49,659 --> 00:31:50,743 I'm really grateful. 510 00:31:50,784 --> 00:31:54,951 Don't drown your sorrows just because we sold the basketball team. 511 00:31:54,993 --> 00:31:56,868 You have to take care of yourself. 512 00:31:57,617 --> 00:31:59,118 Yeah, you're right. 513 00:32:00,284 --> 00:32:01,909 I have no one to drink with anyway. 514 00:32:01,951 --> 00:32:04,160 Sohn just had a baby. 515 00:32:04,200 --> 00:32:08,576 So I literally kick him out of the office at seven. 516 00:32:08,617 --> 00:32:10,200 I tell him not to end up like me. 517 00:32:11,409 --> 00:32:14,868 Call me when you're back, we'll grab another drink then. 518 00:32:16,701 --> 00:32:19,534 Take a vacation and come visit Hong Kong. 519 00:32:19,576 --> 00:32:22,743 No one up top even notices you're working yourself to death. 520 00:32:23,576 --> 00:32:25,076 Look who's talking. 521 00:32:25,118 --> 00:32:27,325 You and I are the same, a couple of workaholics. 522 00:32:33,492 --> 00:32:34,367 I'm off. 523 00:32:40,659 --> 00:32:42,159 All right. Safe travels. 524 00:32:44,242 --> 00:32:45,076 Thank you for this. 525 00:32:45,826 --> 00:32:46,659 Bye. 526 00:33:09,909 --> 00:33:11,951 Bet you want to lower the stakes now. 527 00:33:11,993 --> 00:33:15,076 We can still lower it if you want. 528 00:33:15,117 --> 00:33:16,492 Shut up. Just stick with a million won! 529 00:33:17,909 --> 00:33:21,159 I heard Gukbo Japan is being sold to Osaka Beer. 530 00:33:21,200 --> 00:33:24,576 It must sting, selling off a golden goose like that. 531 00:33:25,909 --> 00:33:27,492 It was doing well in Japan. 532 00:33:27,534 --> 00:33:29,367 What can I say? Got no other options. 533 00:33:29,409 --> 00:33:31,659 Just gotta carve off a piece and stitch things back up. 534 00:33:31,701 --> 00:33:32,534 It's almost done. 535 00:33:32,576 --> 00:33:34,784 Pyo must've gone to hell and back. 536 00:33:34,826 --> 00:33:37,784 What's that dumbass ever done? 537 00:33:37,826 --> 00:33:41,159 Solquin charged a fat fee and handed him the whole solution! 538 00:33:44,909 --> 00:33:47,701 Where the hell is the update? 539 00:33:50,534 --> 00:33:51,367 Director! 540 00:33:52,035 --> 00:33:52,868 How did it go? 541 00:33:53,910 --> 00:33:55,910 Osaka Beer is asking for just two more days. 542 00:33:56,993 --> 00:33:58,868 Can't tell if they're stalling or serious. 543 00:33:58,910 --> 00:34:00,367 We'll have to wait it out, then. 544 00:34:00,409 --> 00:34:02,200 They're still coming to Busan, right? 545 00:34:02,242 --> 00:34:03,117 Well, it's... 546 00:34:03,158 --> 00:34:04,159 -Sit, come sit down. -Okay. 547 00:34:05,659 --> 00:34:10,200 We're already three days past the deadline. 548 00:34:10,242 --> 00:34:11,618 Feels intentional, doesn't it? 549 00:34:11,659 --> 00:34:14,284 The court approved the repayment extension, right? 550 00:34:14,326 --> 00:34:15,159 Not yet. 551 00:34:16,159 --> 00:34:17,784 I'm sure it'll go through. 552 00:34:17,825 --> 00:34:21,075 They know we're negotiating with Osaka Beer. 553 00:34:23,408 --> 00:34:24,826 Don't worry. 554 00:34:24,867 --> 00:34:27,326 Osaka won't back out of the deal. 555 00:34:27,367 --> 00:34:30,910 The creditors won't panic just because we're a few days late. 556 00:34:32,701 --> 00:34:34,284 Let's head back to Seoul for now. 557 00:34:34,326 --> 00:34:35,159 Yes, sir. 558 00:34:37,659 --> 00:34:40,284 I'll call the court again to confirm we'll repay. 559 00:34:46,618 --> 00:34:50,492 We've long wanted to expand into the soju market. 560 00:34:50,534 --> 00:34:54,576 So when we heard about Gukbo Japan's sale, 561 00:34:54,618 --> 00:34:56,743 we moved fast. 562 00:34:56,784 --> 00:35:00,534 But the offer you made for Ginjo Soju was too good to pass up, 563 00:35:00,576 --> 00:35:02,743 so we had to reconsider. 564 00:35:03,409 --> 00:35:05,618 Under the name of Stone Investment. 565 00:35:05,826 --> 00:35:07,159 In a few years, 566 00:35:07,409 --> 00:35:09,117 this shell company will be 567 00:35:09,159 --> 00:35:11,451 the largest shareholder of Gukbo in Korea. 568 00:35:11,576 --> 00:35:12,951 We are financing only 569 00:35:12,993 --> 00:35:15,326 a hundred million dollars for this project. 570 00:35:15,367 --> 00:35:17,034 Like, how could we possibly 571 00:35:17,075 --> 00:35:19,951 control a large company like Gukbo? 572 00:35:20,326 --> 00:35:22,367 So my second strategy is 573 00:35:22,409 --> 00:35:25,451 we collect bonds from overseas subsidiaries 574 00:35:25,493 --> 00:35:28,201 so that Gukbo cannot easily react to it. 575 00:35:28,493 --> 00:35:32,868 The highest valued overseas subsidiary is Gukbo Japan. 576 00:35:33,201 --> 00:35:35,868 They have to sell it to pay back the debt. 577 00:35:36,034 --> 00:35:38,284 Since it's their best performer, 578 00:35:38,534 --> 00:35:40,534 I'm gonna convince them to hang on to it 579 00:35:40,576 --> 00:35:42,117 as long as possible. 580 00:35:42,367 --> 00:35:43,826 We'll make a move... 581 00:35:44,493 --> 00:35:45,534 at that moment. 582 00:35:45,576 --> 00:35:47,618 So it's pretty obvious that Osaka Beer 583 00:35:47,659 --> 00:35:49,534 will drool over that company. 584 00:35:49,701 --> 00:35:51,826 Then we just need another liquor company 585 00:35:51,868 --> 00:35:54,618 that could potentially sway Osaka Beer. 586 00:35:54,868 --> 00:35:56,284 They'll need to dangle Gukbo 587 00:35:56,326 --> 00:35:59,242 until they miss the golden hour window. 588 00:36:03,743 --> 00:36:07,576 We've decided to purchase Ginjo Soju instead of Gukbo. 589 00:36:07,618 --> 00:36:09,950 Let's get started on the MOU today. 590 00:36:12,868 --> 00:36:14,201 I'm really sorry to say, 591 00:36:15,242 --> 00:36:18,826 but we got a call from Ginjo Soju this morning 592 00:36:18,868 --> 00:36:21,826 saying they want to renegotiate the sale price. 593 00:36:22,659 --> 00:36:24,284 If you could give us a little more time, 594 00:36:24,326 --> 00:36:26,326 we'll try to talk them down. 595 00:36:27,075 --> 00:36:29,284 Though, I can't promise anything. 596 00:36:30,159 --> 00:36:31,659 What is this? 597 00:36:32,618 --> 00:36:35,284 We only considered Ginjo Soju, 598 00:36:35,326 --> 00:36:37,701 with Gukbo's acquisition practically sealed, 599 00:36:37,743 --> 00:36:40,367 because Solquin, as a trusted intermediary, 600 00:36:40,409 --> 00:36:42,284 proposed a very generous offer! 601 00:36:42,326 --> 00:36:44,992 Right now, all we can say on their behalf is that 602 00:36:45,034 --> 00:36:49,868 they're asking for about a 30% price increase. 603 00:36:52,909 --> 00:36:55,659 Call Gukbo Japan. 604 00:36:57,534 --> 00:36:58,659 Hurry. 605 00:36:58,701 --> 00:36:59,534 Yes, sir. 606 00:37:05,242 --> 00:37:06,117 Yes? 607 00:37:08,576 --> 00:37:09,576 Yes. 608 00:37:09,618 --> 00:37:11,159 Yes, I understand. 609 00:37:11,201 --> 00:37:12,576 Director Pyo! 610 00:37:12,618 --> 00:37:13,826 Yes? 611 00:37:13,868 --> 00:37:16,534 Osaka Beer wants to meet immediately. 612 00:37:16,576 --> 00:37:18,034 They're here? 613 00:37:18,076 --> 00:37:19,367 Yes. 614 00:37:20,034 --> 00:37:21,576 -All right, get us a cab. -Right away. 615 00:37:23,493 --> 00:37:25,201 Taxi! Taxi! 616 00:37:25,242 --> 00:37:26,743 Over here! 617 00:37:27,992 --> 00:37:30,159 The review process took longer than expected. 618 00:37:30,826 --> 00:37:33,284 We deeply apologize 619 00:37:33,326 --> 00:37:35,409 for the delay. 620 00:37:35,451 --> 00:37:37,493 You've apologized, 621 00:37:37,534 --> 00:37:39,618 so I won't press it further. 622 00:37:39,659 --> 00:37:40,618 Thank you. 623 00:37:40,659 --> 00:37:42,076 Please, let's sit. 624 00:37:44,867 --> 00:37:48,117 Let's proceed with the contract today. 625 00:37:48,159 --> 00:37:49,368 Certainly. 626 00:38:05,159 --> 00:38:07,159 What's going on? 627 00:38:07,201 --> 00:38:08,117 Pardon? 628 00:38:08,159 --> 00:38:09,950 Gukbo Hong Kong's creditors 629 00:38:09,992 --> 00:38:12,451 have reportedly filed a lawsuit in Japan 630 00:38:12,493 --> 00:38:16,242 claiming ownership of Gukbo Japan! 631 00:38:16,909 --> 00:38:17,909 That can't be right. 632 00:38:19,242 --> 00:38:20,909 What's he talking about? 633 00:38:24,743 --> 00:38:25,618 Excuse me. 634 00:38:25,660 --> 00:38:29,534 GUKBO JAPAN'S BEEN HIT WITH A TRADEMARK LAWSUIT 635 00:38:31,034 --> 00:38:35,368 Trying to sell during an active legal dispute? 636 00:38:35,950 --> 00:38:37,117 This is unacceptable. 637 00:38:37,743 --> 00:38:39,034 Let's go. 638 00:38:39,076 --> 00:38:40,701 Mr. Kono. Mr. Kono. 639 00:38:40,743 --> 00:38:42,618 Please, wait! 640 00:38:43,493 --> 00:38:45,409 -One moment please, Mr. Kono! -Mr. Kono, please! 641 00:38:48,201 --> 00:38:49,284 Hold on a second. 642 00:38:51,909 --> 00:38:56,909 It feels like the Hong Kong creditors are stirring things up on purpose. 643 00:38:56,951 --> 00:38:58,201 But why would they? 644 00:39:04,368 --> 00:39:05,409 -Hello? -Director! 645 00:39:06,201 --> 00:39:09,201 The rep of the Hong Kong creditors turns out to be Solquin! 646 00:39:11,660 --> 00:39:12,743 Solquin? 647 00:39:14,743 --> 00:39:17,409 All right, this hole is two million per stroke! 648 00:39:20,493 --> 00:39:21,368 Chairman! 649 00:39:21,951 --> 00:39:22,825 What? 650 00:39:22,867 --> 00:39:25,451 -You goddamn moron! -I'm sorry, sir. 651 00:39:25,493 --> 00:39:27,034 How the hell are you even doing your job? 652 00:39:28,284 --> 00:39:30,784 Solquin knew everything about our overseas bond situation, 653 00:39:31,742 --> 00:39:33,534 and they played both sides. 654 00:39:33,576 --> 00:39:35,534 Speak plainly, for fuck's sake! 655 00:39:36,326 --> 00:39:39,701 They advised us to sell Gukbo Japan to Osaka, 656 00:39:40,660 --> 00:39:41,493 but they sabotaged the-- 657 00:39:41,534 --> 00:39:42,825 Those sons of bitches! 658 00:39:42,867 --> 00:39:45,909 What the hell do they gain from blocking the sale? 659 00:39:45,951 --> 00:39:48,493 What do they gain by filing a trademark lawsuit... 660 00:39:49,284 --> 00:39:50,117 Wait a minute. 661 00:39:50,951 --> 00:39:53,201 The sudden delay in the Osaka deal feels off. 662 00:39:55,534 --> 00:39:58,117 They're after management control! 663 00:39:58,784 --> 00:40:00,660 Stop them, no matter what. 664 00:40:00,701 --> 00:40:02,825 You have to stop them! 665 00:40:02,867 --> 00:40:05,409 Stop them! 666 00:40:06,618 --> 00:40:09,117 IT'S SMOOTH AND FRESH 667 00:40:23,034 --> 00:40:24,368 You're one step too late. 668 00:40:25,159 --> 00:40:29,867 You missed the 1.7 trillion won repayment deadline by 3 days. 669 00:40:31,284 --> 00:40:34,784 Solquin has filed for Gukbo's bankruptcy as a creditor. 670 00:40:34,825 --> 00:40:36,576 Now the court will decide. 671 00:40:41,243 --> 00:40:42,742 You really did this to me? 672 00:40:44,076 --> 00:40:45,243 Are you... 673 00:40:46,909 --> 00:40:49,284 really the In-beom I know? 674 00:40:51,784 --> 00:40:53,784 Seeing all our confidential documents, 675 00:40:53,826 --> 00:40:55,867 our profitability made you change your mind? 676 00:40:55,909 --> 00:40:59,284 So you started buying up our bond behind our backs? 677 00:41:01,243 --> 00:41:02,076 Or... 678 00:41:03,826 --> 00:41:06,826 did you approach us from the beginning 679 00:41:07,742 --> 00:41:09,243 because this was your goal? 680 00:41:10,076 --> 00:41:12,992 We legally acquired the debt from Stone Investment. 681 00:41:13,034 --> 00:41:15,659 Stone held Gukbo's bonds, 682 00:41:15,700 --> 00:41:17,867 and we paid for them fair and square. 683 00:41:19,700 --> 00:41:22,826 Are you being serious right now? Who do you take me for? 684 00:41:22,867 --> 00:41:25,201 If you were genuinely just investors, 685 00:41:25,243 --> 00:41:28,076 you never should've approached us as consultants! 686 00:41:28,117 --> 00:41:30,243 Call it "advanced financial engineering." 687 00:41:30,284 --> 00:41:31,326 What? 688 00:41:31,368 --> 00:41:35,034 You learned your lesson, so feel free to benchmark us. 689 00:41:36,409 --> 00:41:38,368 You really are trash. 690 00:41:48,409 --> 00:41:49,659 "Advanced financial engineering"? 691 00:41:49,700 --> 00:41:53,284 You call backstabbing clients advanced finance? 692 00:41:55,201 --> 00:41:57,409 Mark my words, 693 00:41:57,451 --> 00:41:59,368 we're not going down without a fight. 694 00:41:59,409 --> 00:42:01,326 You really think the creditors will agree to the bankruptcy? 695 00:42:02,951 --> 00:42:05,243 Most of the creditors are Koreans. 696 00:42:05,284 --> 00:42:09,118 Will they just hand over Gukbo to a foreign firm? 697 00:42:09,159 --> 00:42:11,326 Fucking hell! 698 00:42:11,368 --> 00:42:16,826 That naive belief that the creditors will try to save Gukbo. 699 00:42:16,867 --> 00:42:19,410 That mindset is totally wrong. 700 00:42:19,451 --> 00:42:21,159 That's exactly why you're losing! 701 00:42:22,201 --> 00:42:23,368 Do you hear me? 702 00:42:23,410 --> 00:42:24,867 You're afraid of nothing, huh? 703 00:42:26,076 --> 00:42:29,826 Why would a thief be scared of anything? 704 00:42:30,867 --> 00:42:32,951 We don't go after just anything. 705 00:42:32,992 --> 00:42:35,034 We pounce when we see a weakness. 706 00:42:35,076 --> 00:42:37,410 Because we're a company with weaknesses, 707 00:42:37,451 --> 00:42:39,368 it's fair game to attack us? 708 00:42:56,867 --> 00:42:59,034 All right, all right, all right! 709 00:43:00,909 --> 00:43:02,284 All right, listen up, listen up! 710 00:43:02,701 --> 00:43:06,534 To this fucking asshole who killed the first step. 711 00:43:06,826 --> 00:43:08,118 Cheers! 712 00:43:08,326 --> 00:43:10,034 -Cheers! -Cheers! 713 00:43:16,284 --> 00:43:18,575 Phones are ringing off the hook in Hong Kong. 714 00:43:18,617 --> 00:43:20,826 It's been insane. 715 00:43:20,992 --> 00:43:23,159 Gukbo probably clued in, right? 716 00:43:23,701 --> 00:43:25,493 They'll sue, won't they? 717 00:43:25,534 --> 00:43:28,701 Now call me anytime if you need help. 718 00:43:30,243 --> 00:43:31,742 It's gonna be messy. 719 00:43:32,034 --> 00:43:33,617 Fighting for creditors 720 00:43:33,659 --> 00:43:36,326 and fighting with Gukbo in court. 721 00:43:37,201 --> 00:43:39,575 You don't really like them, do you? 722 00:43:43,451 --> 00:43:44,617 Yeah. 723 00:43:45,326 --> 00:43:46,951 He irritates me. 724 00:43:47,617 --> 00:43:49,867 He knows nothing of the world. 725 00:43:50,118 --> 00:43:51,492 But somehow, 726 00:43:51,659 --> 00:43:54,742 his stupidity makes me feel like... 727 00:43:55,784 --> 00:43:57,742 I'm a fucking asshole. 728 00:44:10,201 --> 00:44:14,575 Solquin will focus on rallying creditors who support bankruptcy. 729 00:44:15,076 --> 00:44:19,492 The majority's stance will heavily influence the court's decision. 730 00:44:19,534 --> 00:44:21,410 So this ends up in court? 731 00:44:21,450 --> 00:44:23,450 Isn't there any way to overturn it 732 00:44:23,492 --> 00:44:25,742 by revealing Solquin's double-dealing? 733 00:44:25,784 --> 00:44:26,742 Chairman, 734 00:44:27,450 --> 00:44:31,534 the truth is, Gukbo failed to repay its debt on time. 735 00:44:34,201 --> 00:44:36,617 We can't cancel the application now that it's been filed. 736 00:44:36,659 --> 00:44:39,118 As for Solquin violating the NDA, 737 00:44:39,159 --> 00:44:42,784 Gukbo will need to prove that in court. 738 00:44:42,826 --> 00:44:45,575 Solquin won't readily admit it. 739 00:44:46,410 --> 00:44:47,867 Shit. 740 00:44:47,909 --> 00:44:50,118 Pyo got played like a puppet for five years. 741 00:44:50,159 --> 00:44:51,534 Can you believe this? 742 00:44:51,575 --> 00:44:53,450 How did he not suspect anything 743 00:44:53,492 --> 00:44:56,534 and blindly believed every word they said? 744 00:44:59,742 --> 00:45:01,826 Let's not get too discouraged. 745 00:45:04,993 --> 00:45:08,576 Not many Koreans want to see Gukbo handed over 746 00:45:08,617 --> 00:45:09,867 to a foreign company. 747 00:45:10,909 --> 00:45:12,826 Isn't Top Soju practically the national drink? 748 00:45:12,867 --> 00:45:15,492 Use public opinion to your advantage. 749 00:45:16,159 --> 00:45:18,951 A good number of creditors will oppose the bankruptcy. 750 00:45:18,993 --> 00:45:21,909 Focus on securing as many of them as possible. 751 00:45:37,076 --> 00:45:38,742 We need to buy more bonds. 752 00:45:39,826 --> 00:45:42,367 I'll scrape together ten billion by the end of the week. 753 00:45:42,409 --> 00:45:43,784 So buy some more. 754 00:45:43,826 --> 00:45:48,450 At this rate, it's all over for us. 755 00:46:06,034 --> 00:46:08,534 Damn, Solquin really is something else. 756 00:46:08,576 --> 00:46:10,868 Their MandA strategy is insanely calculated. 757 00:46:10,909 --> 00:46:13,993 Global investment firms really are on another level. 758 00:46:14,034 --> 00:46:15,951 You call that an MandA strategy? 759 00:46:15,993 --> 00:46:18,159 That's called a con job! 760 00:46:18,993 --> 00:46:20,951 You should know better, working as a financial supervisor. 761 00:46:20,993 --> 00:46:24,659 Dude, to be honest, if it's not technically illegal, 762 00:46:24,701 --> 00:46:26,993 even fraud counts as a financial strategy. 763 00:46:27,034 --> 00:46:28,784 Speculation and investment are basically the same. 764 00:46:30,951 --> 00:46:35,034 Tanzania earns 3 trillion a year and splits it among 25 million people, 765 00:46:35,076 --> 00:46:38,367 while Solquin makes 3 trillion a year and splits it among 160 people. 766 00:46:38,409 --> 00:46:39,826 Shut up and drink. 767 00:46:44,576 --> 00:46:49,617 {\an8}SAVE GUKBO CAMPAIGN HQ 768 00:46:52,034 --> 00:46:53,951 It's an honor to meet you. 769 00:46:55,409 --> 00:46:56,742 You can save Gukbo 770 00:46:56,951 --> 00:46:59,576 only by filing for court receivership 771 00:46:59,617 --> 00:47:02,951 and finding a specialist to competently manage the company. 772 00:47:02,993 --> 00:47:05,868 Please help save Gukbo. Thank you! 773 00:47:05,909 --> 00:47:07,742 -We ask for your support. -Sure. 774 00:47:07,784 --> 00:47:09,201 Please help. 775 00:47:09,243 --> 00:47:12,659 We had more than enough time, but Solquin... 776 00:47:12,701 --> 00:47:15,492 Chairman Seok recklessly created subsidiaries, 777 00:47:15,534 --> 00:47:19,659 using top-selling Gukbo Soju as collateral, didn't he? 778 00:47:19,701 --> 00:47:25,160 His vanity ultimately put a solid company like Gukbo in jeopardy. 779 00:47:25,201 --> 00:47:26,160 These documents prove that 780 00:47:26,201 --> 00:47:28,784 Solquin disrupted the sale of Gukbo Japan, 781 00:47:28,826 --> 00:47:31,993 which prevented us from repaying our debt. 782 00:47:32,993 --> 00:47:34,951 If you look at page three, 783 00:47:34,993 --> 00:47:38,243 there's a report from Solquin itself advising us to sell Gukbo Japan. 784 00:47:38,284 --> 00:47:41,451 At that time, Solquin had already created a shell company... 785 00:47:41,492 --> 00:47:45,784 Chairman Seok will never be able to revive Gukbo. 786 00:47:46,743 --> 00:47:48,826 He has shown no remorse for his own mistakes 787 00:47:48,868 --> 00:47:52,617 and insists he's the only one who can run Gukbo. 788 00:47:52,659 --> 00:47:55,409 {\an8}Would you really entrust this company 789 00:47:55,451 --> 00:47:58,325 to such a self-serving man? 790 00:47:58,367 --> 00:48:00,034 {\an8}CREDITOR OVERVIEW 791 00:48:00,076 --> 00:48:02,284 {\an8}If the sale of Gukbo Japan hadn't been blocked, 792 00:48:02,325 --> 00:48:04,451 we could have easily repaid the principal 793 00:48:04,492 --> 00:48:06,118 and been on the road to recovery! 794 00:48:06,160 --> 00:48:08,242 The way to save Gukbo is 795 00:48:08,284 --> 00:48:11,534 to find a new, competent leadership through court receivership. 796 00:48:11,576 --> 00:48:13,909 Solquin states that there is 797 00:48:13,951 --> 00:48:16,160 a strict "Chinese Wall" between 798 00:48:16,201 --> 00:48:18,826 consulting and investment departments. 799 00:48:18,868 --> 00:48:23,076 They claim that Gukbo's allegations of insider information sharing 800 00:48:23,118 --> 00:48:25,076 simply aren't possible! 801 00:48:25,118 --> 00:48:26,409 What is a "Chinese Wall"? 802 00:48:26,451 --> 00:48:30,576 {\an8}It's an information barrier preventing firms 803 00:48:30,617 --> 00:48:34,035 {\an8}from using consulting data for their own investments... 804 00:48:35,784 --> 00:48:37,993 The trial begins next week. 805 00:48:38,035 --> 00:48:42,451 {\an8}Any thoughts on the court now deciding Gukbo's fate? 806 00:48:42,492 --> 00:48:46,451 {\an8}Solquin, a global consulting firm, 807 00:48:46,492 --> 00:48:49,701 came in under the guise of an advisor and took all of our internal secrets. 808 00:48:49,743 --> 00:48:52,993 They secretly bought up bonds, 809 00:48:53,035 --> 00:48:55,367 {\an8}and now they're trying to take over Gukbo's management itself. 810 00:48:55,409 --> 00:48:58,701 {\an8}We trust the court will deliver a fair judgment. 811 00:49:00,993 --> 00:49:04,367 Do you realize we've been working 115 hours a week? 812 00:49:05,160 --> 00:49:07,242 And I'm not even getting a bonus. 813 00:49:07,284 --> 00:49:09,534 Isn't getting posted to New York your bonus? 814 00:49:10,409 --> 00:49:11,242 That's true. 815 00:49:22,701 --> 00:49:26,826 62% of creditors still oppose the bankruptcy? Is that true? 816 00:49:26,993 --> 00:49:28,409 61% actually. 817 00:49:28,451 --> 00:49:30,743 I found that Chairman Seok made a sizable 818 00:49:30,784 --> 00:49:33,617 slush fund to get the current president elected. 819 00:49:33,868 --> 00:49:35,617 If an arrest warrant is issued, 820 00:49:35,659 --> 00:49:37,993 and he's forced to stand in the police lineup, 821 00:49:38,367 --> 00:49:41,701 more than half the creditors will change their minds. 822 00:49:42,409 --> 00:49:43,868 No, it's not enough. 823 00:49:43,909 --> 00:49:45,743 Slush fund doesn't feel dirty enough. 824 00:49:45,784 --> 00:49:47,492 Put yourself in the creditors' position. 825 00:49:47,534 --> 00:49:49,076 They'll think Chairman Seok was doing whatever he can 826 00:49:49,118 --> 00:49:51,035 -to save the company. -How about an audit? 827 00:49:51,200 --> 00:49:53,076 Leak them to National Tax Service. 828 00:49:53,242 --> 00:49:54,576 Would they go after companies 829 00:49:54,618 --> 00:49:57,159 that barely survived the IMF crisis? 830 00:49:57,200 --> 00:49:59,451 It's not a bad idea. But guys, we need... 831 00:49:59,492 --> 00:50:01,909 we need something bigger than a tax audit. 832 00:50:02,367 --> 00:50:05,242 Who knows Gukbo like we do? 833 00:50:05,492 --> 00:50:06,784 Their law firm. 834 00:50:07,076 --> 00:50:08,701 Mumyeong has been in charge of Gukbo 835 00:50:08,743 --> 00:50:12,117 since the approval of the composition in 1997. 836 00:50:12,659 --> 00:50:14,492 If they represented Gukbo for the last five years, 837 00:50:14,534 --> 00:50:16,868 they would damn well know Gukbo's fucking weaknesses. 838 00:50:16,909 --> 00:50:18,200 Which means 839 00:50:18,367 --> 00:50:20,534 they're the perfect partner for us. 840 00:50:22,076 --> 00:50:24,868 Gukbo cannot prove Solquin's internal departments 841 00:50:24,909 --> 00:50:27,242 have been sharing information with each other, 842 00:50:27,409 --> 00:50:30,035 but it's illegal for Mumyeong to be partnered with us. 843 00:50:30,284 --> 00:50:34,035 It's a conflict of interest per the Korean Attorney-at-Law Act. 844 00:50:34,159 --> 00:50:37,284 This plan could backfire on us big time. 845 00:50:37,326 --> 00:50:39,326 Hey, Beom. You want to win? 846 00:50:39,701 --> 00:50:41,326 Then you accept the risk. Okay? 847 00:50:41,367 --> 00:50:42,534 Let's figure it out. 848 00:50:42,701 --> 00:50:45,910 Remember, information is king. 849 00:50:46,200 --> 00:50:48,618 High risk, high return. 850 00:50:50,826 --> 00:50:53,826 LAW FIRM MUMYEONG 851 00:50:55,117 --> 00:50:57,159 -Please have a seat. -Thank you. 852 00:51:01,993 --> 00:51:06,242 So, Solquin is finally our client. 853 00:51:06,868 --> 00:51:07,993 Are we? 854 00:51:09,117 --> 00:51:12,159 We've actually been wanting to go global for a long time. 855 00:51:12,200 --> 00:51:15,367 Since Korean laws are different from the US, 856 00:51:15,618 --> 00:51:17,409 you'll need a friend here. 857 00:51:17,826 --> 00:51:19,868 We will be more than happy to be your partner. 858 00:51:19,910 --> 00:51:22,743 Wow... I'm glad to hear that. 859 00:51:23,367 --> 00:51:26,367 Mumyeong served as Gukbo's legal representative 860 00:51:26,409 --> 00:51:30,075 from the composition approval to the recent restructuring. 861 00:51:30,701 --> 00:51:32,826 Given your close ties to Gukbo, 862 00:51:33,326 --> 00:51:36,284 is it legally feasible for you to work with us? 863 00:51:36,910 --> 00:51:39,618 Of course. It's not a problem. 864 00:51:40,618 --> 00:51:43,576 The law is like a spider web, 865 00:51:43,910 --> 00:51:46,034 small bugs such as flies and mosquitoes 866 00:51:46,075 --> 00:51:49,868 get caught and die, but large animals like birds 867 00:51:50,034 --> 00:51:52,576 fly through without a worry in the world. 868 00:51:53,492 --> 00:51:55,743 I know exactly what you're worried about. 869 00:51:56,075 --> 00:51:58,618 The provisions of the Attorney-at-Law Act, 870 00:51:58,659 --> 00:52:00,534 the conflict of interest. 871 00:52:00,826 --> 00:52:03,576 But we can proceed 872 00:52:03,618 --> 00:52:05,868 without violating any regulations. 873 00:52:06,117 --> 00:52:08,075 There are plenty of law firms 874 00:52:08,117 --> 00:52:10,868 that will gladly be our puppet. 875 00:52:11,367 --> 00:52:12,951 Aside from the law, 876 00:52:13,242 --> 00:52:16,493 are you okay with this, personally? 877 00:52:17,868 --> 00:52:20,826 I mean, you have an amicable working relationship 878 00:52:20,868 --> 00:52:22,784 with Gukbo, I heard. 879 00:52:25,951 --> 00:52:29,159 Haven't you also had an amicable relationship with Gukbo? 880 00:52:33,201 --> 00:52:34,868 It's the job of the court 881 00:52:34,910 --> 00:52:37,159 to make moral decisions and judgments. 882 00:52:37,201 --> 00:52:39,242 Law firms simply decide 883 00:52:39,284 --> 00:52:41,409 which clients they work with. 884 00:52:42,701 --> 00:52:44,493 Does that clear everything up? 885 00:52:46,242 --> 00:52:49,826 We can force Gukbo into declaring bankruptcy. 886 00:52:50,367 --> 00:52:53,992 And I'll put Gukbo in your pocket. 887 00:52:54,201 --> 00:52:55,326 Your Honor. 888 00:52:55,367 --> 00:52:57,493 Gukbo is a highly capable company, 889 00:52:57,534 --> 00:53:00,992 generating over 200 billion won in operating profit annually. 890 00:53:01,034 --> 00:53:03,117 As Top Soju has contributed significantly 891 00:53:03,159 --> 00:53:05,367 to Gukbo's recovery since it launched in 1997, 892 00:53:05,409 --> 00:53:09,284 they got to fully meet its composition terms. 893 00:53:09,326 --> 00:53:10,451 Furthermore... 894 00:53:10,493 --> 00:53:13,367 Why isn't Mumyeong handling such an important trial for us? 895 00:53:16,618 --> 00:53:18,409 They suddenly backed out. 896 00:53:18,451 --> 00:53:21,034 They declined twice, so I stopped asking. 897 00:53:23,034 --> 00:53:26,743 The opposition is a firm called 2K, I've never heard of them. 898 00:53:26,785 --> 00:53:28,117 Your Honor, 899 00:53:28,159 --> 00:53:29,618 may I read a petition 900 00:53:29,659 --> 00:53:32,950 that the Gukbo labor union asked me to present to the court? 901 00:53:32,992 --> 00:53:34,159 Keep it short. 902 00:53:34,992 --> 00:53:37,950 When executive mistakes put our company in crisis, 903 00:53:37,992 --> 00:53:40,284 Gukbo's 10,000 workers took to the streets, 904 00:53:40,326 --> 00:53:43,618 promoting Top Soju wherever alcohol was sold. 905 00:53:43,659 --> 00:53:48,701 Their efforts brought in 200 billion won in profit and boosted market share, 906 00:53:48,743 --> 00:53:52,493 and full recovery was within our grasp. 907 00:53:52,534 --> 00:53:54,909 If Gukbo is declared bankrupt now, 908 00:53:54,950 --> 00:53:58,785 all our hard work would be dismissed 909 00:53:59,534 --> 00:54:01,201 and betrayed. 910 00:54:02,743 --> 00:54:03,618 That's right. 911 00:54:03,659 --> 00:54:06,201 Gukbo is a solid company with strong operating profits. 912 00:54:06,242 --> 00:54:09,785 Both the creditors and the public want to see Gukbo revived. 913 00:54:09,826 --> 00:54:13,076 Which is exactly why Solquin filed for Gukbo's bankruptcy. 914 00:54:13,117 --> 00:54:16,826 Because under corrupt leadership, Gukbo's future is bleak. 915 00:54:16,867 --> 00:54:18,076 -Your Honor! -Your Honor. 916 00:54:18,117 --> 00:54:21,284 I'm explaining the justified distrust toward Gukbo's current leadership. 917 00:54:22,284 --> 00:54:23,909 You can continue. 918 00:54:23,950 --> 00:54:25,826 For months, 919 00:54:25,867 --> 00:54:29,076 rumors of Chairman Seok's embezzlement circulated. 920 00:54:29,659 --> 00:54:32,493 And people said it wasn't just some baseless market gossip. 921 00:54:33,076 --> 00:54:34,493 Yesterday, 922 00:54:34,534 --> 00:54:39,076 prosecutors officially launched an investigation into Chairman Seok. 923 00:54:39,743 --> 00:54:44,284 There's strong suspicion he used funds that should've been used 924 00:54:44,326 --> 00:54:48,451 to repay company debt to defend his control of the company. 925 00:54:49,201 --> 00:54:53,117 Possibly through illegal practices like buying back company bonds. 926 00:54:57,409 --> 00:54:58,785 Was it you? 927 00:54:59,326 --> 00:55:02,534 Were you running your damn mouth? 928 00:55:02,576 --> 00:55:05,825 If not, bring me that bastard Koo Young-mo right now! 929 00:55:05,867 --> 00:55:08,785 If Mumyeong didn't leak that info, how the hell would they know? 930 00:55:08,825 --> 00:55:12,493 It's a violation of the Attorney Act! This is illegal! No?! 931 00:55:13,368 --> 00:55:14,493 I'll look into it, sir. 932 00:55:15,534 --> 00:55:16,534 Director Pyo. 933 00:55:19,368 --> 00:55:21,409 We need to make use of this properly. 934 00:55:22,576 --> 00:55:27,284 They say it's hard to prove Solquin shared our info 935 00:55:27,326 --> 00:55:29,534 with their investment arm. 936 00:55:29,576 --> 00:55:32,034 But with this, we can catch them. 937 00:55:32,076 --> 00:55:33,992 We can nail them for this one! 938 00:55:34,034 --> 00:55:38,743 Only Mumyeong had that info. Sue their ass under the Attorney Act! 939 00:55:38,784 --> 00:55:41,451 And expose Solquin to the media! 940 00:55:42,368 --> 00:55:47,284 If you can't pin this down, don't bother coming to work. 941 00:55:47,326 --> 00:55:49,493 No, screw that, go kill yourself! 942 00:55:50,992 --> 00:55:54,368 You should've known the second that son of a bitch Koo declined this case. 943 00:55:54,409 --> 00:55:57,992 You should have figured it out! 944 00:55:59,909 --> 00:56:01,493 You goddamn moron. 945 00:56:17,867 --> 00:56:19,992 PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION 946 00:56:22,493 --> 00:56:25,117 It'll be hard to prove any ties between 2K and Mumyeong. 947 00:56:26,451 --> 00:56:29,076 Those clever bastards wouldn't leave a trace. 948 00:56:31,326 --> 00:56:36,534 {\an8}The prosecutor on Seok's case won't let go once he sinks his teeth in. 949 00:56:37,867 --> 00:56:39,284 This doesn't look good for Gukbo. 950 00:56:42,784 --> 00:56:44,909 Stop blaming yourself. 951 00:56:46,368 --> 00:56:48,243 There's nothing more you can do. 952 00:57:16,909 --> 00:57:20,076 LETTER OF RESIGNATION 953 00:57:29,867 --> 00:57:31,576 Let me ask you one thing. 954 00:57:32,535 --> 00:57:33,493 Like you said, 955 00:57:34,784 --> 00:57:36,742 Seok is a bastard. 956 00:57:36,784 --> 00:57:38,659 And I'm trash for standing by him. 957 00:57:38,700 --> 00:57:39,576 But... 958 00:57:40,826 --> 00:57:42,909 what did the employees do wrong? 959 00:57:44,576 --> 00:57:46,576 I don't care about anything else, so tell me. 960 00:57:47,784 --> 00:57:50,034 If you take over the company, 961 00:57:51,201 --> 00:57:53,826 do you actually plan to run it properly? 962 00:57:53,867 --> 00:57:54,700 You're not... 963 00:57:55,826 --> 00:58:00,034 gonna lay everyone off and flip it for profit, are you? 964 00:58:01,326 --> 00:58:03,535 There are many ways to make money. 965 00:58:05,368 --> 00:58:08,368 Isn't there the freedom to earn money in this country? 966 00:58:10,992 --> 00:58:15,201 You call firing hardworking people a freedom?! 967 00:58:16,118 --> 00:58:20,659 Do you even think about how they'll struggle just trying 968 00:58:20,700 --> 00:58:23,284 to keep up with tuition or mortgage payments?! 969 00:58:25,535 --> 00:58:28,535 You knew Chairman Seok was buying up bonds 970 00:58:29,909 --> 00:58:31,576 with company money. 971 00:58:33,034 --> 00:58:35,034 That was your freedom too. 972 00:58:44,243 --> 00:58:46,742 I admit I made the wrong call. 973 00:58:47,326 --> 00:58:48,409 But I thought 974 00:58:49,617 --> 00:58:53,118 helping him was the only way to keep the company afloat. 975 00:58:53,159 --> 00:58:56,909 For the employees to survive. 976 00:58:57,867 --> 00:58:59,284 Just do me one favor. 977 00:59:00,575 --> 00:59:03,326 For the sake of your bonuses, 978 00:59:03,992 --> 00:59:06,034 people are gonna end up on the streets. 979 00:59:07,493 --> 00:59:09,867 Just think about that for even one minute. 980 00:59:11,493 --> 00:59:12,784 At least you. 981 01:00:02,201 --> 01:00:03,951 Next on the news. 982 01:00:03,992 --> 01:00:05,118 Early this morning, 983 01:00:05,159 --> 01:00:08,867 a man in his fifties jumped from Gukbo's Namyangju factory rooftop. 984 01:00:08,909 --> 01:00:11,784 The man has been confirmed to be an executive at Gukbo Group. 985 01:00:11,826 --> 01:00:17,492 He was transported to a hospital after being found by a factory worker. 986 01:00:19,742 --> 01:00:21,784 Gukbo's sales are incredible. 987 01:00:21,951 --> 01:00:23,284 It's a real golden egg. 988 01:00:23,410 --> 01:00:25,034 Soju really is a unique business. 989 01:00:25,201 --> 01:00:27,076 Top Soju was released in 1997, 990 01:00:27,118 --> 01:00:28,742 100 million bottles were sold in 6 months, 991 01:00:29,034 --> 01:00:32,575 3 billion bottles in 3 years, that's 85 bottles per adult. 992 01:00:32,617 --> 01:00:33,867 -Can you believe that? -Jesus. 993 01:00:34,034 --> 01:00:36,034 Okay, so when Gukbo enters the MandA market, 994 01:00:36,076 --> 01:00:38,659 the competition to secure it's gonna be tight, right? 995 01:00:38,701 --> 01:00:40,326 Abso-fucking-lutely! 996 01:00:40,368 --> 01:00:41,993 All right, once the bankruptcy is declared, 997 01:00:42,034 --> 01:00:45,243 you gotta delay the sale as long as possible. All right? 998 01:00:45,284 --> 01:00:47,617 Jack up the price by jerking the bidders around. 999 01:00:48,784 --> 01:00:50,993 By the way, have you appraised Gukbo yet? 1000 01:00:53,284 --> 01:00:55,784 Yes. It was appraised at two billion dollars, 1001 01:00:55,826 --> 01:00:58,326 but it can be raised up to 2.2 billion. 1002 01:00:58,575 --> 01:00:59,993 And what's the expected return? 1003 01:01:00,159 --> 01:01:03,826 If Gukbo gets sold at the raised valuation of 2.2 billion, 1004 01:01:03,993 --> 01:01:05,450 it would be... 1005 01:01:07,034 --> 01:01:08,492 600%. 1006 01:01:09,575 --> 01:01:12,326 Don't tell me you're jumping into bed at 2.2 billion? 1007 01:01:13,243 --> 01:01:15,492 I'll get some articles going in several publications 1008 01:01:15,534 --> 01:01:17,534 and say that Gukbo is undervalued. 1009 01:01:17,575 --> 01:01:18,575 Wall Street Magazine, 1010 01:01:18,617 --> 01:01:21,118 a couple of British business magazines should do the trick. 1011 01:01:21,285 --> 01:01:22,784 We can buy those articles, no problem. 1012 01:01:22,826 --> 01:01:25,076 If the valuation is 2.2 billion, 1013 01:01:25,326 --> 01:01:27,701 the analysts will pump it up to 3.2 billion. 1014 01:01:27,742 --> 01:01:29,867 Adding a billion is not unreasonable. 1015 01:01:30,159 --> 01:01:31,701 That's the sound of your bonus going up, buddy. 1016 01:01:31,867 --> 01:01:34,826 Hey, you better lick them lips and get ready to suck my dick. 1017 01:01:36,909 --> 01:01:38,576 Yeah, that's right. You are the bomb. 1018 01:01:38,909 --> 01:01:40,784 If you manage to pull off this sale, 1019 01:01:41,159 --> 01:01:43,159 I'll put you in charge of Solquin Seoul. 1020 01:01:43,534 --> 01:01:44,742 Put in a recommendation for you. 1021 01:01:44,784 --> 01:01:45,951 That first Solquin branch in Seoul 1022 01:01:45,993 --> 01:01:47,867 that you proposed back in New York, 1023 01:01:48,243 --> 01:01:49,617 you're gonna build it. 1024 01:01:54,034 --> 01:01:56,368 This fucking guy, his name is In-beom. 1025 01:01:56,409 --> 01:01:57,784 I think he should change his name to Bomb 1026 01:01:57,826 --> 01:02:01,076 because he's gonna blow up Seoul and make it his bitch. 1027 01:02:01,450 --> 01:02:02,534 Bomb! 1028 01:02:04,159 --> 01:02:05,243 Hey, Bomb, 1029 01:02:05,576 --> 01:02:06,951 you don't really wanna go back to New York 1030 01:02:06,993 --> 01:02:08,742 as an analyst again, right? 1031 01:02:09,951 --> 01:02:11,409 Push it all the way. 1032 01:02:12,118 --> 01:02:13,659 We've already spent a billion. 1033 01:02:14,326 --> 01:02:15,492 Headquarters wants this wrapped up 1034 01:02:15,534 --> 01:02:17,243 by the end of the month. 1035 01:02:20,076 --> 01:02:22,784 He was lucky to hit several structural beams 1036 01:02:22,826 --> 01:02:24,409 on the way down. 1037 01:02:24,450 --> 01:02:26,201 Truly a miracle, Chairman. 1038 01:02:26,243 --> 01:02:31,617 Aside from a torn kidney, there's no major organ damage. 1039 01:02:31,659 --> 01:02:34,118 But he really needs glaucoma surgery. 1040 01:02:34,159 --> 01:02:35,076 Glaucoma? 1041 01:02:35,118 --> 01:02:37,076 If he doesn't get it soon, he could go blind. 1042 01:02:37,118 --> 01:02:37,951 No. 1043 01:02:39,450 --> 01:02:40,784 I'm fine for now. 1044 01:02:51,909 --> 01:02:53,243 They said you're being discharged next week? 1045 01:02:54,367 --> 01:02:55,201 Yes. 1046 01:02:55,701 --> 01:02:56,534 Director Pyo. 1047 01:02:58,076 --> 01:02:59,909 Why did you do something so foolish? 1048 01:03:02,951 --> 01:03:04,325 If you had died like that, what about me? 1049 01:03:05,325 --> 01:03:08,742 Do you know how much bond is tied up in your shell company? 1050 01:03:10,034 --> 01:03:14,076 How could you try to kill yourself without telling me? 1051 01:03:15,325 --> 01:03:18,034 I get it, you may be upset with me. 1052 01:03:18,076 --> 01:03:20,034 But to act so recklessly. 1053 01:03:20,076 --> 01:03:23,826 The prosecution's digging into presidential slush funds. 1054 01:03:23,868 --> 01:03:26,909 I can't even change the name on those assets in this climate. 1055 01:03:29,450 --> 01:03:35,160 This hospital's best doctor worked on you. 1056 01:03:35,826 --> 01:03:37,868 This company saved your mother's life, 1057 01:03:37,909 --> 01:03:41,160 and now it's saved yours too, right? 1058 01:03:46,784 --> 01:03:48,034 Yes, thank you. 1059 01:03:49,201 --> 01:03:50,993 -Chairman. -Yeah? 1060 01:03:51,034 --> 01:03:55,617 Once we get through this crisis, please don't lay anyone off. 1061 01:03:56,534 --> 01:03:58,243 Of course! I promise. 1062 01:03:58,284 --> 01:03:59,784 Why would I fire the staff? No way in hell. 1063 01:04:06,617 --> 01:04:07,868 You don't really wanna go back to New York 1064 01:04:07,909 --> 01:04:09,576 as an analyst again, right? 1065 01:04:10,909 --> 01:04:12,451 Push it all the way. 1066 01:04:13,076 --> 01:04:14,784 We've already spent a billion. 1067 01:04:15,284 --> 01:04:16,534 Headquarters wants this wrapped up 1068 01:04:16,576 --> 01:04:18,367 by the end of the month. 1069 01:04:21,201 --> 01:04:23,993 57% OPPOSED 1070 01:04:53,118 --> 01:04:54,451 How are you doing? 1071 01:04:56,284 --> 01:04:57,951 Get to the point. 1072 01:05:00,118 --> 01:05:02,492 Have Sohn request documents from the court. 1073 01:05:03,534 --> 01:05:07,701 Ask for 2K's list of pro-bankruptcy creditors. 1074 01:05:08,534 --> 01:05:12,409 Then 2K will fax the documents to the court. 1075 01:05:13,035 --> 01:05:18,200 At the hearing, ask the judge to confirm the origin of that fax. 1076 01:05:20,492 --> 01:05:22,576 What are you scheming now? 1077 01:05:22,617 --> 01:05:23,951 You already know. 1078 01:05:25,118 --> 01:05:28,743 This case is being handled by Mumyeong, not 2K. 1079 01:05:30,784 --> 01:05:34,409 I'm just getting that straight. 1080 01:05:37,367 --> 01:05:39,076 This may sound like a joke, 1081 01:05:41,325 --> 01:05:44,325 but I can't stand watching lawyers break the law. 1082 01:05:45,409 --> 01:05:46,242 Just know... 1083 01:05:47,659 --> 01:05:49,118 that this isn't a scheme. 1084 01:05:55,743 --> 01:05:57,701 LAW FIRM 2K 1085 01:06:02,242 --> 01:06:04,035 Public outrage is still boiling over. 1086 01:06:04,076 --> 01:06:05,451 {\an8}REVEALING THE TRUTH ABOUT SOLQUIN! 1087 01:06:05,492 --> 01:06:07,868 {\an8}The Save Gukbo campaign is highly organized too. 1088 01:06:07,909 --> 01:06:10,242 The chairman's arrest warrant will likely be issued. 1089 01:06:10,909 --> 01:06:13,743 We just have to time it right. 1090 01:06:15,868 --> 01:06:17,076 Ms. Jeon, 1091 01:06:17,118 --> 01:06:20,701 the court wants the creditor consent for bankruptcy. 1092 01:06:22,118 --> 01:06:23,617 -Send it. -Yes, ma'am. 1093 01:06:42,909 --> 01:06:45,868 CANCEL 1094 01:06:52,868 --> 01:06:56,159 Sir, I'll head out early today. 1095 01:06:56,200 --> 01:06:57,159 Go ahead. 1096 01:07:09,659 --> 01:07:10,576 Heading home? 1097 01:07:11,951 --> 01:07:12,910 Not yet. 1098 01:07:12,951 --> 01:07:15,951 I got chores to take care of at the firm. 1099 01:07:15,993 --> 01:07:17,492 You're working hard. 1100 01:07:17,534 --> 01:07:19,784 If you've got time, I was hoping for a chat. 1101 01:07:20,701 --> 01:07:21,826 Sounds good. 1102 01:07:21,868 --> 01:07:23,367 I know a private members club-- 1103 01:07:23,409 --> 01:07:25,659 No, let's go to your office. 1104 01:07:25,701 --> 01:07:27,326 You've got work to do anyway. 1105 01:07:33,993 --> 01:07:35,492 Let me just make a quick call. 1106 01:07:58,451 --> 01:08:00,034 Yes, Your Honor. 1107 01:08:00,075 --> 01:08:02,409 I was in an important meeting, so I couldn't take your call. 1108 01:08:03,242 --> 01:08:05,034 The Ieum Group case? 1109 01:08:19,075 --> 01:08:22,034 I'll get in touch with you tomorrow. 1110 01:08:32,618 --> 01:08:36,784 I've actually wanted to grab a drink with you for some time. 1111 01:08:36,826 --> 01:08:39,576 I'm glad you've made time for that today. 1112 01:08:40,534 --> 01:08:41,534 Is that so? 1113 01:08:44,659 --> 01:08:47,576 We're not too far apart in age, 1114 01:08:47,618 --> 01:08:52,408 and I was probably around five years your senior at SNU. 1115 01:08:53,451 --> 01:08:56,408 Not trying to pull rank on my own client, 1116 01:08:56,451 --> 01:08:58,743 I just wanted to be friends. 1117 01:09:02,784 --> 01:09:04,493 If the Gukbo sale succeeds, 1118 01:09:04,534 --> 01:09:07,784 Solquin will open a branch here in Seoul, right? 1119 01:09:09,117 --> 01:09:12,200 I heard you're being considered to lead that branch. 1120 01:09:13,701 --> 01:09:16,868 I think we can be long-term partners. 1121 01:09:19,658 --> 01:09:24,701 At Mumyeong, we prioritize clients like Solquin above all else. 1122 01:09:25,992 --> 01:09:27,576 That's very kind of you to say. 1123 01:09:28,910 --> 01:09:34,034 Honestly, I never expected Mumyeong to betray Gukbo and take our side. 1124 01:09:34,075 --> 01:09:35,909 Lawyers are bound by the law, after all. 1125 01:09:36,992 --> 01:09:38,326 Well... 1126 01:09:38,366 --> 01:09:41,283 American lawyers have been corporate watchdogs 1127 01:09:41,326 --> 01:09:42,785 for over a century now. 1128 01:09:51,618 --> 01:09:53,743 You seem upset, Mr. Choi. 1129 01:09:56,493 --> 01:09:57,785 Is there a problem? 1130 01:09:58,992 --> 01:10:00,950 No, it's just... 1131 01:10:02,076 --> 01:10:05,785 It makes you feel like there's nothing you can't get away with in Korea, 1132 01:10:05,826 --> 01:10:07,826 and that honestly makes me 1133 01:10:07,868 --> 01:10:09,659 pretty sad. 1134 01:10:10,659 --> 01:10:11,659 Mr. Choi. 1135 01:10:14,034 --> 01:10:17,992 I shouldn't be hearing that from my junior, 1136 01:10:19,992 --> 01:10:23,451 so let me be rude to my VIP client just this once. 1137 01:10:23,493 --> 01:10:26,326 Just stick to one thing, you piece of shit. 1138 01:10:26,367 --> 01:10:29,909 Stick to making your money with a smile. 1139 01:10:30,576 --> 01:10:33,576 Why pretend to be noble while making money? 1140 01:10:34,367 --> 01:10:37,576 Stick to one story, you son of a bitch. 1141 01:10:50,701 --> 01:10:53,201 What a piece of shit. 1142 01:11:05,117 --> 01:11:06,201 Your Honor, 1143 01:11:06,242 --> 01:11:10,368 Gukbo's legal advisor has been Mumyeong for the last five years. 1144 01:11:10,409 --> 01:11:14,242 But they aren't representing Gukbo in this case. 1145 01:11:15,201 --> 01:11:18,534 And there was no clear reason that would've caused a rift. 1146 01:11:18,576 --> 01:11:20,076 However, 1147 01:11:20,117 --> 01:11:25,451 behind 2K, who is now representing Solquin, 1148 01:11:25,493 --> 01:11:27,701 there appears to be Mumyeong, 1149 01:11:27,743 --> 01:11:31,076 who has full access to Gukbo's confidential info. 1150 01:11:31,117 --> 01:11:33,284 That is outrageous. 1151 01:11:33,326 --> 01:11:35,701 That's just speculation with no proof. 1152 01:11:35,743 --> 01:11:38,034 I agree, it is outrageous. 1153 01:11:38,076 --> 01:11:41,034 But it's a blatant case of unethical dual representation 1154 01:11:41,076 --> 01:11:44,117 and a clear violation of the Attorney Act. 1155 01:11:46,576 --> 01:11:47,701 Your Honor, 1156 01:11:47,743 --> 01:11:51,284 this document was submitted to the court by 2K and shared with us. 1157 01:11:51,326 --> 01:11:53,576 Please confirm whether the sender is indeed 2K. 1158 01:11:53,618 --> 01:11:55,950 Come up and check it for yourself. 1159 01:12:00,326 --> 01:12:02,992 The document 2K submitted to the court shows a fax number 1160 01:12:03,034 --> 01:12:07,159 that matches Mumyeong's. 1161 01:12:08,992 --> 01:12:10,409 KOO YOUNG-MO 1162 01:12:13,867 --> 01:12:16,867 Your Honor, this must be some kind of mistake. 1163 01:12:16,909 --> 01:12:20,576 We'll need to verify this matter further, 1164 01:12:20,618 --> 01:12:24,743 so the court is adjourned and this hearing will be postponed to next week. 1165 01:12:29,034 --> 01:12:32,701 The second bankruptcy hearing for Gukbo is set for next week. 1166 01:12:32,743 --> 01:12:36,284 Gukbo warns that citizens' hard-earned savings, 1167 01:12:36,326 --> 01:12:37,743 soothed by soju, 1168 01:12:37,784 --> 01:12:40,743 could end up in the hands of foreign investors, 1169 01:12:40,784 --> 01:12:43,909 in an attempt to appeal to the public and creditors. 1170 01:12:43,951 --> 01:12:48,201 With clear evidence of Solquin's breach of confidentiality, 1171 01:12:48,243 --> 01:12:53,618 many believe the court is likely to rule in Gukbo's favor. 1172 01:13:08,159 --> 01:13:09,117 Director. 1173 01:13:21,034 --> 01:13:22,618 Please get your glaucoma surgery. 1174 01:13:25,700 --> 01:13:27,784 I heard about it from the nurse. 1175 01:13:29,326 --> 01:13:32,034 You'll go blind if you don't get it. 1176 01:13:38,368 --> 01:13:39,535 Why did you do it? 1177 01:13:42,117 --> 01:13:44,368 Don't tell me it was because of Chairman Seok? 1178 01:13:46,825 --> 01:13:48,451 I wasn't being impulsive. 1179 01:13:48,493 --> 01:13:50,576 And definitely not because of him. 1180 01:13:50,618 --> 01:13:53,076 After writing my resignation letter that night, I sat at my desk 1181 01:13:55,076 --> 01:13:57,576 and looked back on my life. 1182 01:13:59,493 --> 01:14:03,034 And I realized I'm a man who only ever knew work. 1183 01:14:03,660 --> 01:14:05,992 My wife left, and so did my daughter. 1184 01:14:10,326 --> 01:14:11,409 All I had left... 1185 01:14:13,201 --> 01:14:14,451 was this company. 1186 01:14:18,368 --> 01:14:20,159 And if I lose it too, 1187 01:14:21,618 --> 01:14:24,159 then everything I've lived for... 1188 01:14:25,742 --> 01:14:27,201 it would all feel so empty... 1189 01:14:30,243 --> 01:14:31,326 and unfair. 1190 01:14:32,368 --> 01:14:35,826 That company you care so deeply about... 1191 01:14:35,867 --> 01:14:38,867 Is it really worth throwing your life away for? 1192 01:14:40,117 --> 01:14:42,117 I just don't get you. 1193 01:14:43,284 --> 01:14:45,909 I work myself to the bone 1194 01:14:45,951 --> 01:14:48,451 because I want a fat paycheck, bonuses, 1195 01:14:48,493 --> 01:14:50,617 and guaranteed promotions. 1196 01:14:50,659 --> 01:14:52,576 But that's not why you work! 1197 01:14:53,535 --> 01:14:56,284 So what the hell are you working so hard for? 1198 01:14:57,159 --> 01:15:00,409 That's exactly what I wanted to tell you if I ever saw you again. 1199 01:15:03,451 --> 01:15:05,576 That company is ruining you. 1200 01:15:07,284 --> 01:15:11,992 Someone as smart as you could get paid well and promoted fast anywhere. 1201 01:15:12,034 --> 01:15:15,326 But do you really have to make money the way you do? 1202 01:15:15,368 --> 01:15:17,951 I just can't wrap my head around it. 1203 01:15:17,992 --> 01:15:18,826 Come on. 1204 01:15:19,576 --> 01:15:22,700 How can making money be sleazy or noble? 1205 01:15:22,742 --> 01:15:24,159 It's just making money! 1206 01:15:25,700 --> 01:15:27,576 You're seriously frustrating. 1207 01:15:48,159 --> 01:15:49,159 Director. 1208 01:15:52,201 --> 01:15:54,284 I can't go into the details, 1209 01:15:56,243 --> 01:15:59,784 but Gukbo can't win against Solquin. 1210 01:16:00,784 --> 01:16:02,284 Once Gukbo is sold, 1211 01:16:03,118 --> 01:16:05,617 I'll be Solquin's Seoul branch manager. 1212 01:16:06,742 --> 01:16:08,951 I can get you a job in finance. 1213 01:16:12,243 --> 01:16:14,909 I don't want dirty money, no thanks. 1214 01:16:18,575 --> 01:16:20,118 I figured you wouldn't bite. 1215 01:16:23,368 --> 01:16:24,909 What's with you? 1216 01:16:24,951 --> 01:16:27,617 I'm not doing this for the sake of Seok. 1217 01:16:29,951 --> 01:16:30,867 Director. 1218 01:16:32,451 --> 01:16:34,617 No human can win against money. 1219 01:16:36,076 --> 01:16:38,909 But I think you might be different. 1220 01:16:52,701 --> 01:16:55,534 If that photo leaks, I'll be the one under suspicion. 1221 01:16:56,617 --> 01:17:00,410 Approach the judge privately, and persuade him. 1222 01:17:03,492 --> 01:17:04,368 This just in. 1223 01:17:04,410 --> 01:17:07,201 At 2 a.m. following the pretrial hearing, 1224 01:17:07,243 --> 01:17:09,867 Gukbo's Chairman Seok was detained. 1225 01:17:09,909 --> 01:17:14,326 He's accused of securing a 20 billion won loan through fraudulent accounting 1226 01:17:14,368 --> 01:17:17,410 and embezzling 15 billion won in slush funds. 1227 01:17:17,451 --> 01:17:21,492 Cheating or not, it's best to win, right? 1228 01:17:23,034 --> 01:17:23,867 Pardon? 1229 01:17:26,118 --> 01:17:27,575 Director! Where are you going? 1230 01:17:27,617 --> 01:17:29,742 The big-shot lawyers are arriving any minute now. 1231 01:17:29,784 --> 01:17:30,701 Sir! 1232 01:17:32,201 --> 01:17:33,993 Where'd you get this? 1233 01:17:34,034 --> 01:17:38,118 This is our smoking gun. 1234 01:17:39,534 --> 01:17:41,201 These motherfuckers are screwed. 1235 01:17:41,243 --> 01:17:45,534 I knew that judge was fishy when he let the fax thing slide. 1236 01:17:45,575 --> 01:17:49,243 Should I throw this photo in that bastard's face in court? 1237 01:17:52,285 --> 01:17:53,450 Chairman. 1238 01:17:54,118 --> 01:17:57,492 Doing so will endanger the source. 1239 01:17:57,534 --> 01:18:01,159 I promised them I wouldn't leak it 1240 01:18:01,201 --> 01:18:03,867 to the media or submit it in court. 1241 01:18:03,909 --> 01:18:08,201 They suggested blackmailing Judge Koh directly 1242 01:18:08,243 --> 01:18:11,450 to get the ruling we want. 1243 01:18:11,492 --> 01:18:12,659 Then what, 1244 01:18:13,784 --> 01:18:16,118 you're gonna threaten him yourself? 1245 01:18:16,826 --> 01:18:18,159 Who are you gonna send? 1246 01:18:19,118 --> 01:18:21,034 Even thugs don't mess with judges nowadays. 1247 01:18:23,034 --> 01:18:25,450 How about sending a copy anonymously? 1248 01:18:36,492 --> 01:18:38,951 Pyo, I hear you. I'll take care of it myself. 1249 01:18:39,701 --> 01:18:43,285 Chairman, I'll say it again. 1250 01:18:45,285 --> 01:18:48,034 Please don't leak or use the photo in court. 1251 01:18:48,076 --> 01:18:49,701 Director Pyo! 1252 01:18:50,285 --> 01:18:52,368 Who gives a shit about the source? 1253 01:18:52,409 --> 01:18:56,201 With this kind of dirt, we need to counterattack properly. 1254 01:18:56,243 --> 01:18:57,826 Leave it up to me! 1255 01:19:10,784 --> 01:19:13,243 The evidence I just submitted 1256 01:19:13,285 --> 01:19:15,617 is a photo of three individuals who seem to be on good terms 1257 01:19:15,659 --> 01:19:16,993 during a golf outing. 1258 01:19:18,285 --> 01:19:20,951 Mr. Choi In-beom of Solquin's Consulting Team, 1259 01:19:20,993 --> 01:19:23,118 Attorney Koo Young-mo of Law Firm Mumyeong, 1260 01:19:23,159 --> 01:19:24,909 and lastly, 1261 01:19:24,951 --> 01:19:29,909 Judge Koh Joong-chun, the very judge presiding over this case! 1262 01:19:45,076 --> 01:19:47,076 Order! 1263 01:19:49,160 --> 01:19:50,826 This court is now adjourned. 1264 01:19:53,492 --> 01:19:54,576 What's going on? 1265 01:20:32,993 --> 01:20:34,243 Don't you think you're gambling too much 1266 01:20:34,284 --> 01:20:35,701 with what you're doing? 1267 01:20:36,451 --> 01:20:38,534 Even after we got Chairman Seok arrested, 1268 01:20:38,951 --> 01:20:42,409 it didn't change too much with the creditors or the media. 1269 01:20:42,826 --> 01:20:44,868 That's why I needed to blow things up 1270 01:20:44,909 --> 01:20:46,284 to get what we want. 1271 01:20:46,576 --> 01:20:49,659 Would that judge push for the bankruptcy? 1272 01:20:49,909 --> 01:20:51,951 Judge Koh is a prime candidate 1273 01:20:51,993 --> 01:20:54,409 to be the next Supreme Court Justice. 1274 01:20:54,701 --> 01:20:58,367 He was utterly humiliated in his own court today. 1275 01:20:58,826 --> 01:21:01,325 That's like fucking with the judiciary. 1276 01:21:01,451 --> 01:21:03,617 And now, it's personal. 1277 01:21:04,409 --> 01:21:06,743 No matter the public opinion, 1278 01:21:06,909 --> 01:21:09,826 he will bankrupt Gukbo. 1279 01:21:09,951 --> 01:21:11,534 It's embarrassing, 1280 01:21:11,951 --> 01:21:14,534 but that's how the Korean judiciary works. 1281 01:21:15,076 --> 01:21:15,868 Wow. 1282 01:21:16,325 --> 01:21:18,617 You're really blowing this shit up, aren't you? 1283 01:21:25,617 --> 01:21:30,451 IN-BEOM, I'M SORRY. I COULDN'T STOP THE CHAIRMAN. 1284 01:21:35,909 --> 01:21:37,784 Regarding the key issues raised by Gukbo, 1285 01:21:38,451 --> 01:21:40,576 this court has reached the following conclusions. 1286 01:21:42,743 --> 01:21:43,909 First, 1287 01:21:44,451 --> 01:21:47,743 Gukbo claims that Solquin obtained 1288 01:21:47,784 --> 01:21:50,035 confidential information under NDA 1289 01:21:50,617 --> 01:21:54,617 and shared it with the investment division of Solquin Hong Kong. 1290 01:21:55,659 --> 01:21:58,118 However, evidence is lacking to support this claim. 1291 01:22:00,659 --> 01:22:01,576 Second, 1292 01:22:01,617 --> 01:22:04,409 Solquin was accused of interfering with Gukbo's plans 1293 01:22:04,451 --> 01:22:07,451 to sell its overseas subsidiaries 1294 01:22:07,492 --> 01:22:11,993 by purchasing its foreign bonds in bulk. 1295 01:22:12,035 --> 01:22:16,200 However, the court found 1296 01:22:16,242 --> 01:22:18,242 no evidence of illegality. 1297 01:22:20,035 --> 01:22:21,200 Third, 1298 01:22:21,242 --> 01:22:24,576 due to public distrust stemming from 1299 01:22:24,617 --> 01:22:26,118 the chairman's embezzlement 1300 01:22:26,159 --> 01:22:29,993 and failure to repay debts despite being granted composition, 1301 01:22:30,035 --> 01:22:32,409 the court finds Gukbo's rehabilitation unlikely. 1302 01:22:32,451 --> 01:22:33,868 What the hell are you saying? 1303 01:22:35,868 --> 01:22:37,242 -Order in the court! -What are you doing? 1304 01:22:37,284 --> 01:22:38,159 Calm down. 1305 01:22:38,200 --> 01:22:39,284 Quiet, please. 1306 01:22:40,659 --> 01:22:44,951 Therefore, the Seoul District Court 1307 01:22:45,826 --> 01:22:48,576 hereby declares Gukbo 1308 01:22:48,617 --> 01:22:52,326 bankrupt, effective immediately. 1309 01:23:02,784 --> 01:23:04,701 Why are you ignoring the creditors' opinions? 1310 01:23:05,701 --> 01:23:09,035 59% of the creditors are against this bankruptcy ruling! 1311 01:23:18,743 --> 01:23:20,659 -Really? -Let's get in the car. 1312 01:23:20,868 --> 01:23:22,951 -You think so? -Yeah. 1313 01:23:34,117 --> 01:23:35,618 Thank you for your hard work. 1314 01:23:35,659 --> 01:23:36,868 Thank you. 1315 01:23:37,659 --> 01:23:39,868 I'd love to interview you sometime. 1316 01:23:39,909 --> 01:23:41,159 Sure, sounds great. 1317 01:24:02,826 --> 01:24:05,035 If you feel like punching me, go ahead. 1318 01:24:06,993 --> 01:24:08,326 Why would I punch you? 1319 01:24:09,075 --> 01:24:12,159 If I were you, I'd throw a punch. 1320 01:24:14,367 --> 01:24:17,701 After getting outplayed all this time, now I finally get you. 1321 01:24:17,743 --> 01:24:21,075 Took me a few hits to figure it out. 1322 01:24:22,409 --> 01:24:25,910 From the very beginning, you've always been the same. 1323 01:24:27,534 --> 01:24:29,868 I was the one who foolishly... 1324 01:24:32,159 --> 01:24:34,201 misunderstood and assumed. 1325 01:24:35,409 --> 01:24:38,826 Director, a company is just a place to make money. 1326 01:24:40,034 --> 01:24:45,326 Figure out what really matters to you in life. 1327 01:24:46,784 --> 01:24:48,117 Something beyond the company. 1328 01:25:25,034 --> 01:25:27,784 May I have your attention, please? 1329 01:25:28,743 --> 01:25:30,242 First of all, I just wanna say 1330 01:25:30,284 --> 01:25:32,576 that we secured Gukbo's management rights 1331 01:25:32,618 --> 01:25:34,493 as the major creditor thanks to 1332 01:25:34,534 --> 01:25:37,576 all of your fucking hard work over the last five years! 1333 01:25:40,618 --> 01:25:43,034 I especially want to say thank you to Mark, 1334 01:25:43,201 --> 01:25:44,868 who flew all the way from New York 1335 01:25:44,910 --> 01:25:47,826 just to put my fucking name on the bonus list. 1336 01:25:48,075 --> 01:25:50,242 -Thank you, Mark. -You're welcome. 1337 01:25:50,534 --> 01:25:52,159 And to Julia and Linda 1338 01:25:52,284 --> 01:25:53,992 from the Hong Kong office. 1339 01:25:54,367 --> 01:25:56,576 They've been riding my ass on this deal for so long, 1340 01:25:56,618 --> 01:25:57,950 I prayed every fucking day 1341 01:25:57,992 --> 01:26:01,409 that someone would just erect that stupid Chinese Wall. 1342 01:26:02,868 --> 01:26:03,701 Oh! 1343 01:26:04,117 --> 01:26:06,576 And a big thanks to Chiro from Japan! 1344 01:26:06,618 --> 01:26:10,117 Who ate a lot of shit from Osaka Beer. 1345 01:26:11,659 --> 01:26:13,451 And last but not least, 1346 01:26:14,034 --> 01:26:17,409 I'd like to introduce a very important person tonight 1347 01:26:17,743 --> 01:26:19,618 who made everything possible. 1348 01:26:20,075 --> 01:26:23,367 I endured that boring-ass trial because of him. 1349 01:26:24,201 --> 01:26:28,493 Allow me to present to you, ladies and gentlemen... 1350 01:26:32,159 --> 01:26:34,534 Mumyeong's Mr. Koo! 1351 01:26:53,534 --> 01:26:54,868 I'll keep it short. 1352 01:26:55,117 --> 01:26:56,659 Our most pathetic, 1353 01:26:56,826 --> 01:26:59,534 high-maintenance client, Solquin, 1354 01:26:59,950 --> 01:27:04,076 is going to sell Gukbo for a fucking incredible price. 1355 01:27:07,076 --> 01:27:10,909 Until the day we get the best return on our investment, 1356 01:27:11,034 --> 01:27:12,868 we, Mumyeong, 1357 01:27:13,076 --> 01:27:16,159 will work our ass off to make it happen. 1358 01:27:16,284 --> 01:27:18,409 I won't let my guard down 1359 01:27:18,451 --> 01:27:20,909 until that day arrives. 1360 01:27:21,284 --> 01:27:25,034 Your result is our result. 1361 01:27:25,159 --> 01:27:26,242 Thank you. 1362 01:27:27,659 --> 01:27:28,992 Enjoy your night! 1363 01:27:40,451 --> 01:27:43,534 Come on, it's a fucking party. 1364 01:27:44,242 --> 01:27:45,409 Just enjoy it. 1365 01:28:04,117 --> 01:28:05,159 I heard it was you. 1366 01:28:08,034 --> 01:28:11,034 The one who handed over the photo to attack me. 1367 01:28:13,660 --> 01:28:15,409 You dare come at me? 1368 01:28:23,451 --> 01:28:24,867 I hope you're prepared. 1369 01:28:53,867 --> 01:28:55,201 What is this? 1370 01:28:55,242 --> 01:28:56,368 Mr. Choi In-beom, 1371 01:28:56,409 --> 01:28:59,034 you're under arrest for embezzlement and intimidation. 1372 01:29:09,201 --> 01:29:10,117 ARREST WARRANT 1373 01:29:10,159 --> 01:29:11,618 Let's not cause a scene. 1374 01:29:32,825 --> 01:29:34,784 Bomb, I hate to say this now. 1375 01:29:35,701 --> 01:29:39,451 Do you remember the contract you signed before coming to Korea? 1376 01:29:40,284 --> 01:29:43,825 "If disclosure of any confidential trade secrets 1377 01:29:43,867 --> 01:29:47,534 acquired during one's employment leads to losses or damages, 1378 01:29:47,576 --> 01:29:52,284 the employee will be fined up to ten times the damage amount." 1379 01:29:52,660 --> 01:29:53,867 Don't forget, Bomb. 1380 01:29:53,992 --> 01:29:56,660 You may drown in debt until the day you die. 1381 01:29:59,034 --> 01:30:01,701 How could you have gambled everything away? 1382 01:30:03,784 --> 01:30:06,117 Why ruin your life for the company? 1383 01:30:06,493 --> 01:30:09,493 You were the one who told me to accept the risks 1384 01:30:09,660 --> 01:30:11,493 if I want to win big. 1385 01:30:13,159 --> 01:30:14,867 Bomb, we're not the ones who locked you up in here. 1386 01:30:14,909 --> 01:30:17,576 It's that fucking judge. He was desperate for 1387 01:30:17,618 --> 01:30:19,284 that Supreme Court Justice job and you. 1388 01:30:19,326 --> 01:30:20,992 You, right? 1389 01:30:21,992 --> 01:30:23,451 He gave us the verdict that we needed. 1390 01:30:23,493 --> 01:30:24,992 We gave him what he needed. 1391 01:30:25,034 --> 01:30:26,409 Quid pro quo. 1392 01:30:27,368 --> 01:30:29,243 Koo took care of shit in the middle. 1393 01:30:31,493 --> 01:30:34,493 Chill out here for a few months, and then you walk. 1394 01:30:37,784 --> 01:30:39,867 Was this Koo's idea? 1395 01:30:40,243 --> 01:30:41,618 Or yours? 1396 01:30:44,660 --> 01:30:46,951 This isn't a fight between us. 1397 01:30:47,535 --> 01:30:50,117 It's your country's damn judicial system. 1398 01:30:51,618 --> 01:30:54,784 I hear your threat loud and clear. 1399 01:30:55,784 --> 01:30:57,159 Anything else? 1400 01:30:57,951 --> 01:30:59,700 I don't know if this is any consolation, 1401 01:30:59,742 --> 01:31:02,535 but the company will pay your bonus and salary. 1402 01:31:02,992 --> 01:31:04,451 You have my word. 1403 01:31:26,409 --> 01:31:27,535 Director Pyo. 1404 01:31:28,284 --> 01:31:30,493 How many bonds have we accumulated? 1405 01:31:34,617 --> 01:31:36,451 Around 230 billion won, sir. 1406 01:31:36,493 --> 01:31:37,909 230 billion... 1407 01:31:37,951 --> 01:31:43,076 Shit, I saw on the news that Solquin raised Gukbo's price to three trillion. 1408 01:31:43,118 --> 01:31:45,368 They really are smart pricks. 1409 01:31:46,034 --> 01:31:49,326 The bond prices are going up thanks to them, so... 1410 01:31:49,368 --> 01:31:52,535 That means I'll make about 700 billion, right? 1411 01:31:54,201 --> 01:31:56,284 I still got it. 1412 01:31:56,326 --> 01:31:59,326 Even if I lost control, I still wanted to make money. 1413 01:32:02,576 --> 01:32:03,951 Pyo, listen. 1414 01:32:03,992 --> 01:32:08,451 Sell the bonds at peak price and invest it all in Hanbit Capital. 1415 01:32:08,493 --> 01:32:12,535 No, invest 400 billion in Hanbit, 1416 01:32:12,575 --> 01:32:15,700 and put the rest into Sangyong Electronics. 1417 01:32:15,742 --> 01:32:16,575 Got it? 1418 01:32:19,575 --> 01:32:20,826 Are you listening? 1419 01:32:23,992 --> 01:32:26,034 Do you know why you're sitting there? 1420 01:32:26,909 --> 01:32:27,826 What? 1421 01:32:28,992 --> 01:32:29,826 You don't know? 1422 01:32:31,451 --> 01:32:32,826 I think I do. 1423 01:32:34,326 --> 01:32:35,951 In the wild, 1424 01:32:36,909 --> 01:32:38,451 whether it's because you stepped on a thorn 1425 01:32:39,410 --> 01:32:41,742 or because you got hit by a falling rock, 1426 01:32:41,784 --> 01:32:44,368 if you're a limping pony, you're in trouble. 1427 01:32:44,410 --> 01:32:46,575 Everyone will go after that pony. 1428 01:32:46,617 --> 01:32:49,159 It's only natural that the lion will eat it. 1429 01:32:49,201 --> 01:32:52,867 I think I'm ready to accept that simple truth now. 1430 01:32:52,909 --> 01:32:56,201 I ought to thank the guy who made me realize that. 1431 01:32:57,951 --> 01:32:59,784 What the hell are you talking about? 1432 01:33:01,326 --> 01:33:03,659 So even if you lost control, 1433 01:33:05,118 --> 01:33:09,534 you still wanted to stuff your pocket? 1434 01:33:10,118 --> 01:33:11,659 You're laughing? You mother-- 1435 01:33:11,701 --> 01:33:14,284 Fuck you, you fucking bastard! 1436 01:33:21,826 --> 01:33:22,909 Buddy. 1437 01:33:25,368 --> 01:33:27,368 The shell company is in my name. 1438 01:33:27,410 --> 01:33:29,326 Why would I give you that money? 1439 01:33:29,368 --> 01:33:31,451 You fucking moron! 1440 01:33:32,701 --> 01:33:36,492 Think about the crap you've pulled for the last 20 years. 1441 01:33:36,534 --> 01:33:38,701 You stupid bastard! 1442 01:33:39,575 --> 01:33:40,784 And your real mistake 1443 01:33:42,034 --> 01:33:43,076 was thinking 1444 01:33:44,784 --> 01:33:49,368 I'd stay loyal to you forever even in a mess like this. 1445 01:33:49,410 --> 01:33:51,742 That's exactly why you lost! 1446 01:33:53,243 --> 01:33:54,784 You dumb bastard! 1447 01:34:01,076 --> 01:34:02,284 I'll put it to good use. 1448 01:34:03,867 --> 01:34:05,701 Take care, you son of a bitch. 1449 01:34:06,617 --> 01:34:08,617 Director Pyo! Pyo! Hey! 1450 01:34:08,659 --> 01:34:10,867 You... You idiot! 1451 01:34:12,575 --> 01:34:14,867 -Hey! You bastard! -Motherfucker. 1452 01:34:14,909 --> 01:34:17,492 Get back here! I'm not done talking to you! 1453 01:34:17,534 --> 01:34:19,909 Somebody stop him! Let me tell you something! 1454 01:34:34,951 --> 01:34:37,034 Solquin, the representative of Gukbo's creditor group, 1455 01:34:37,076 --> 01:34:40,450 has begun selling off Gukbo's non-core subsidiaries. 1456 01:34:40,492 --> 01:34:43,659 Gukbo Group has laid off 50% of its employees 1457 01:34:43,701 --> 01:34:46,867 and entered a phase of aggressive restructuring. 1458 01:34:46,909 --> 01:34:51,285 With more than ten companies bidding for Gukbo, 1459 01:34:51,326 --> 01:34:53,909 the bidding price is expected to exceed three trillion won. 1460 01:34:57,076 --> 01:34:58,326 Hey, hold on, hold on. 1461 01:34:58,784 --> 01:35:00,159 -Yeah? -We just sold Gukbo 1462 01:35:00,201 --> 01:35:02,285 for an unbelievable price. 1463 01:35:02,784 --> 01:35:03,867 What the fuck? What is it? 1464 01:35:03,909 --> 01:35:05,201 Come on, spit it out! 1465 01:35:05,450 --> 01:35:08,326 Sold for 3.4 billion dollars. 1466 01:35:08,659 --> 01:35:11,326 -3.4 fucking billion dollars? -Yeah. 1467 01:35:12,201 --> 01:35:15,243 Fuck me, motherfucker! Yes! 1468 01:35:15,534 --> 01:35:18,159 Mark, 3.4 fucking billion dollars! 1469 01:35:18,201 --> 01:35:20,909 You better lick them lips and get ready to suck my dick! 1470 01:35:21,534 --> 01:35:22,742 Boom! 1471 01:35:23,326 --> 01:35:26,201 3.4 fucking billion dollars! 1472 01:35:27,492 --> 01:35:28,701 All right. 1473 01:35:29,409 --> 01:35:31,450 Don't call me until tomorrow. Okay? 1474 01:35:31,617 --> 01:35:33,076 I'm gonna fly to Hong Kong 1475 01:35:33,118 --> 01:35:34,742 and fuck the brains out of Julia! 1476 01:35:34,826 --> 01:35:35,993 Yeah? 1477 01:35:40,576 --> 01:35:41,576 Oh. 1478 01:35:43,159 --> 01:35:45,367 Don't forget about In-beom's bonus, all right? 1479 01:35:45,534 --> 01:35:46,534 You owe him that much. 1480 01:35:46,576 --> 01:35:48,826 It was you who gave him up to the judge. 1481 01:35:49,243 --> 01:35:51,159 You are a bad motherfucker. 1482 01:36:37,951 --> 01:36:39,742 NOBLE SPIRIT 1483 01:36:39,784 --> 01:36:41,701 Weren't we going to switch our rice supplier? 1484 01:36:41,742 --> 01:36:43,742 Why did we get Hwang's rice again? 1485 01:36:43,784 --> 01:36:44,993 Come on. 1486 01:36:45,034 --> 01:36:49,034 I'm telling you, this place's rice is good. 1487 01:36:50,534 --> 01:36:52,826 I think it's the ratio, not the rice itself. 1488 01:36:52,868 --> 01:36:55,201 Be honest, this rice is better, isn't it? 1489 01:36:56,201 --> 01:36:57,034 Well... 1490 01:36:58,243 --> 01:36:59,826 -sometimes it is. -Yeah? 1491 01:37:00,868 --> 01:37:02,617 And other times, not so much. 1492 01:37:02,659 --> 01:37:06,284 Don't look at him, give it to me straight! 1493 01:37:06,325 --> 01:37:07,701 Look, boss! 1494 01:37:11,701 --> 01:37:12,534 Hey! 1495 01:37:25,076 --> 01:37:26,993 It's kinda silky... 1496 01:37:27,034 --> 01:37:28,325 and more natural, you could say? 1497 01:37:29,659 --> 01:37:31,784 Damn, he said it's silky! 1498 01:37:31,826 --> 01:37:33,951 That's so classy. 1499 01:37:35,576 --> 01:37:36,742 But what does that mean? 1500 01:37:36,784 --> 01:37:39,951 Like those old commercials, "Smooth as Silk." 1501 01:37:42,492 --> 01:37:43,576 Get what I mean? 1502 01:37:47,993 --> 01:37:48,951 Are you doing well? 1503 01:37:50,951 --> 01:37:54,201 It's nice making everything together. 1504 01:37:54,242 --> 01:37:56,325 The real problem is we drink too much. 1505 01:37:56,993 --> 01:37:58,076 All the time. 1506 01:38:01,201 --> 01:38:02,534 You look good. 1507 01:38:03,826 --> 01:38:04,993 Yeah. 1508 01:38:05,701 --> 01:38:07,118 I'm good. 1509 01:38:07,160 --> 01:38:08,784 You should come stay here. 1510 01:38:08,826 --> 01:38:11,118 I'm going to Hong Kong. 1511 01:38:11,160 --> 01:38:12,201 Landed a job? 1512 01:38:13,201 --> 01:38:14,367 Not exactly. 1513 01:38:15,284 --> 01:38:19,617 A friend there got proof that Solquin broke the Chinese Wall. 1514 01:38:20,409 --> 01:38:22,409 Gordon fired him, 1515 01:38:22,451 --> 01:38:24,951 so he took all the files to get revenge. 1516 01:38:24,993 --> 01:38:27,409 So now you're teaming up for revenge? 1517 01:38:27,451 --> 01:38:28,534 Director. 1518 01:38:29,451 --> 01:38:31,701 -I gave it some thought. -Yeah? 1519 01:38:31,743 --> 01:38:34,242 There's no such thing as "advanced financial engineering." 1520 01:38:34,993 --> 01:38:36,993 Cheating to make money is fraud. 1521 01:38:40,784 --> 01:38:41,617 In-beom. 1522 01:38:44,035 --> 01:38:47,325 Just live for yourself. 1523 01:38:48,492 --> 01:38:49,325 You've... 1524 01:38:50,701 --> 01:38:52,035 really changed. 1525 01:38:54,701 --> 01:38:55,534 Sure. 1526 01:38:56,200 --> 01:38:59,659 You had a little something to do with that. 1527 01:38:59,701 --> 01:39:00,743 Yeah? 1528 01:39:01,534 --> 01:39:04,325 You had something to do with my change too. 1529 01:39:04,367 --> 01:39:05,743 Is that so? 1530 01:39:05,784 --> 01:39:07,826 How are we never in sync until the end? 1531 01:39:09,159 --> 01:39:10,409 Maybe that's our sync. 1532 01:39:17,409 --> 01:39:18,451 I'm off, Director! 1533 01:39:19,118 --> 01:39:20,242 Jeez. 1534 01:39:24,242 --> 01:39:25,409 Stay healthy. 1535 01:39:26,826 --> 01:39:28,367 Hope you hit it big. 1536 01:39:28,409 --> 01:39:29,701 Thanks. 1537 01:39:29,743 --> 01:39:30,576 In-beom. 1538 01:39:34,367 --> 01:39:37,035 Life's not that complicated, right? 1539 01:39:38,035 --> 01:39:41,118 So how should I say this... 1540 01:39:41,159 --> 01:39:42,284 Smooth? 1541 01:39:42,326 --> 01:39:47,534 Yeah, live a smooth life and... 1542 01:39:48,492 --> 01:39:49,326 Fresh? 1543 01:39:52,076 --> 01:39:54,367 Yes, fresh! 1544 01:39:56,576 --> 01:39:58,367 Let's live like that. 1545 01:39:59,826 --> 01:40:00,701 See you.