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FILING FOR LOVE

Is he still waiting in the emergency room?

No, there's no need. I'll call you back.

I'll just get off here.

It's still pretty far from here. Just past the intersection...

In-a!

Excuse me. Nurse?

Doesn't he need surgery right away?

Why is there a delay?

Let me find out. Just a moment.

Don't we have any available OR yet?

They're full. The one that's left is being prepped for a VIP.

- Why? - Then

can't you organize a transfer or a temporary OR?

Do something! You can't just leave him here!

In-a.

You can help, Jae-yeol, can't you?

Call someone at Haemu Hospital.

Please, I beg of you. Help him out.

TIME IN SURGERY

TIME IN SURGERY, ANESTHETIC DURATION CURRENT TIME

Out of all the trauma surgeons, Dr. Yoon is the best.

Don't you worry.

I'll keep an eye on the patient, too.

- Thank you, director. - Bye, then.

OPERATION ROOM

Mr. Noh, are you awake?

Mr. Noh.

EPISODE 8: DESIRE & HOPE

HAEMU GENERAL HOSPITAL

I'm coming for you!

- Stop! - No!

Catch me if you can!

Do you think this is some kids' playground?

I'm a patient, okay?

I need some peace and quiet to rest!

Hey, we brought you some expensive food, so eat it!

No, thanks. I lost my appetite. You can eat it all.

You poor thing. You have no appetite?

Tell me if there's anything you want. I'll make it for you.

By the way...

I haven't seen that lady recently.

The head of your department.

You're right.

When you were unconscious, she came by all the time

and wouldn't stop looking at you with those forlorn eyes.

I haven't seen her since you woke up.

Do you think you'd feel better if she were to visit?

You woke up when she was with you.

Hey.

What's going on between you two?

She didn't seem like just a coworker.

There's more to it, isn't there?

She's not just your boss.

She's your sweet darling, isn't she?

Will you stay out of my business?

Is my little brother embarrassed?

Oh, you cutie pie.

What's wrong with you?

That smells amazing.

You treat me like I'm your errand girl.

Who craves a toasted sandwich at the crack of dawn?

It made you come to see me.

I came by because I was afraid.

Who sends over 20 texts asking for a toasted sandwich?

What were you so afraid of when I was unconscious

that made you look after me around the clock for days?

My sisters told me all about it.

They said they were moved to tears.

I was afraid.

It was scary.

And also...

As your superior, I should look out for you.

I was just checking in

to see if you were dead or alive.

Sure, I bet you were just looking out for an employee.

But since you're looking out for me anyway

could you get me discharged and take me home?

- You're asking me to do that? - Yes.

Handle that box with care.

There are quite a few breakables.

Why is there so much luggage when you were stuck in a ward?

They deliver all sorts of things to hospitals these days.

What am I even doing here?

Why should I get you discharged and take you home, too?

I still have stitches in my stomach

and I have so much stuff with no one else to help.

Isn't this the least you can do for your staff?

Wait and see.

As soon as those stitches come out

I'll make you work extra hard to make up for the time you wasted.

Sure.

That's the truth.

That area is very undervalued.

You think redevelopment is old news

but land always retains its value.

It does.

Do something! You can't just leave him here!

Please, I beg of you. Help him out.

Don't you agree, Jae-yeol?

- I'm not sure. - Goodness...

He never gets the timing right.

You seem to be against the idea of turning that place upside-down.

A lot of people would lose their homes and livelihoods.

They get compensated for that.

We don't kick them out penniless.

My brother is so softhearted.

He could never turn a blind eye to people in need since he was young.

He always makes a sacrifice or gives up what's his.

The Jeons are known to be ruthless. You know what my father's like.

He's the most ruthless businessman in the country.

I just don't get who Jae-yeol takes after.

What I do know

is that he's not like our father.

He must be like his mom.

Sorry. I apologize instead.

He had too much to drink.

I contacted the PR Team. Get his car.

I'll bring the VP downstairs now.

Hello, A-jeong.

Why are you acting out of character?

You can't lash out like this when a board meeting's coming up.

Will you let me off today?

Joo In-a...

What on earth is she to you?

She's someone I would die with.

How could you not keep an umbrella in your car for emergencies?

I should get one for you for next time.

If A-jeong's home, why don't you ask her to bring one?

Why should we bother her?

It's a passing shower. I'll wait until it stops raining.

Why did you and A-jeong break up?

I don't exactly know why.

She ghosted me out of the blue.

Didn't you ask her why?

You must've seen her at work.

I didn't ask.

I assumed there was a reason she didn't tell me.

Why do you ask?

Would you have asked if you were in my place?

If that had been me...

If I were A-jeong

I would have wanted you to ask.

Oddly enough, I have a habit

of hiding the truth when it matters most.

While on the inside

I hope someone would drag the truth out of me.

I hope someone wouldn't give up on me.

I get selfish and contradictory.

Wouldn't it be easier just to be honest?

Do you mean that?

So what?

- You want me to get married? - Yes, I mean it.

Should we elope or something?

And get disowned and lose everything?

- I don't want that kind of life. - In-a.

Either way

I was never naive enough to think what we had

would last forever.

You can get married freely. There's no need to feel guilty.

I really am

okay with it.

I think it's because I don't know how to be happy.

Just when I think I'm happy, I feel uneasy and anxious.

I ask myself, "Do I even deserve this?"

I get afraid.

I hide and run away.

I'm just more used to being unhappy.

Close your eyes.

- What for? - Come on.

I won't do anything weird. Relax and close your eyes.

Okay.

What do you hear?

I hear the rain. What else?

Calm yourself and focus on the sounds around you.

The sound of raindrops hitting the windows.

And?

"And"?

- The car's engine. - And?

A passing motorcycle.

What else?

Kids laughing

in the distance.

And?

The sound of your breath.

And?

My heartbeat.

That's how you feel it.

If you look within yourself just hard enough

with all your heart

happiness is right there.

It's always there

so whenever you want to find it

do what you did just now.

Welcome back!

- Glad you're okay. - Thank you.

You had a tough time, Mr. Noh.

But you look

even better than before.

Did the hospital food suit your taste?

He looks better because he was away from work.

Don't be silly.

Mr. Noh always looked good.

The office is brighter now that you're back.

Welcome back.

I missed you so very much, Mr. Noh.

Don't go overboard.

You don't have to worry about Mr. Ahn.

Legal is taking an aggressive stance. He'll pay a hefty price.

It looks like his family cut ties with him, too.

He brought it upon himself. You did well, Mr. Noh.

Thanks.

Your teammates must love you.

You didn't want to transfer in the beginning, though.

- You wanted to transfer. - Yes, more than anything.

Yes, that's true.

Good morning, Ms. Joo.

- Hello. - Morning.

You're back, Mr. Noh.

Yes, I'm back, Ms. Joo.

Ms. Joo. Do you have special plans for later?

You look nicer than usual. I almost didn't recognize you.

Are you saying I looked dowdy before?

No, that's not what I meant.

You must be in a good mood for some reason.

Could it be the return of your favorite employee?

- I don't expect a lavish welcome... - Mr. Noh.

You lost touch with how things are while you were away.

I should help you return to reality.

I guess Ms. Joo still dislikes you.

I think the stabbing didn't really change anything.

It's fine.

This is nothing.

I'm Noh Ki-jun, the ace of the Audit Team.

Thanks.

Okay, let's do this.

I finished all the tasks you gave me.

AUDIT TEAM HEAD JOO IN-A

OK

"OK"?

This is too much.

This is too much. My first day after a stabbing...

You worked hard today. I'll treat you to a meal.

You will? When?

AUDIT TEAM HEAD JOO IN-A

Friday evening. Come to my place.

What's the matter?

- It's my back. - Is your back sore?

Mr. Noh.

Hey, Doo-gi.

I'm sorry I couldn't visit you in the hospital.

Don't be.

I won't visit you in the hospital if you ever get stabbed.

We're even.

Fine, whatever.

Oh, right. I have a work-related question.

- Yes? - You handled Haemu Pharmaceutical.

Yes, I did.

Were you working on anything in particular?

What are you talking about?

I handed over all the files. Didn't you check the cloud server?

Yes, I did, but I didn't find anything.

- Was the folder empty? - Yes.

- I'll check and get back to you. - Okay.

It's an important audit on one of our subsidiaries.

Let me finish it.

Put all the info on our cloud server.

I'll take a look and allocate someone else.

NOH KI-JUN'S PROJECT TRANSFER

NO FILES OR FOLDERS NAMED NOH KI-JUN'S PROJECT TRANSFER

Hey, Jae-hong. Are you busy?

I need a favor.

A folder I uploaded to our cloud server vanished.

RICE 20KG

Yes, this is perfect.

Can I help you?

Oh, yes.

What would you recommend to give someone who is recovering?

Korean beef is the best.

What are you going to cook?

What dish looks difficult but easy to cook

and looks complicated but simple to prepare?

Just give me everything here.

- All of this? - I need to practice.

Okay.

That folder was deleted two days later.

It was accessed from Joo In-a's desk.

HAEMU PHARMACEUTICAL

CONFIRMATION NEEDED, HAEMU PHARMA BUSINESS REPORT

BUSINESS REPORT

HAEMU PHARMACEUTICAL INC., CEO JEON JAE-YEOL

Put the garlic cloves sideways.

This is whole fresh garlic.

We'll cut them in half as well.

It won't taste as good if the slices are too thin.

The more garlic you use in this recipe

the more flavor and health benefits there are.

Let's see...

Put the pot on the cooker

- and add two spoons of sesame oil. - Add oil...

- Wait. Sesame oil. - One spoonful of garlic.

Sesame oil. I don't have any oil.

CANOLA OIL, GROUND GARLIC, PERILLA SEED OIL, SESAME OIL

All right.

It tastes so good. My gosh.

Mr. Noh?

Did you come in this early?

Or you didn't go home?

Mr. Noh, is something wrong?

On your first day here.

Why did you really transfer me to Audit Team Three?

Are you still upset I put you in charge of PM cases?

I don't at all think PM cases are trivial.

You worked on enough cases to know

how personal matters can affect business matters.

And they're harder to handle because emotions are involved.

I believed that

with your confidence and intuition that keep you from being swayed

you'd be able to handle them well, and I was right.

Is that all?

Is there really

no other reason?

Jei Medical Foundation.

Haemu Pharma donates to them as part of Corporate Social Responsibility.

There's no problem with that. However...

They were extremely generous

even when Jei Medical Foundation was unknown and had no results to show.

So...

DONATIONS

I kept digging and followed lead after lead.

DONATIONS MADE IN 2021

JEI MEDICAL FOUNDATION: 400 MILLION WON

It was awfully complicated.

JEI MEDICAL FOUNDATION: 500 MILLION WON

But the actual owner of this entity is

Vice President Jeon Jae-yeol.

This foundation

was founded by Mr. Jeon, right?

Now tell me.

Are they related?

This case and why you sent me to Team Three.

Let's make a minor change to your role, Mr. Noh.

NOH KI-JUN, AUDIT TEAM 1 TURNOVER

DELETE PERMANENTLY

DO YOU WISH TO PERMANENTLY DELETE ALL FOLDERS AND FILES?

YES

FOLDER WAS PERMANENTLY DELETED

Yes, I halted the investigation.

But I'd concluded that VP Jeon didn't profit from the foundation

nor were there issues within Haemu Pharmaceutical.

But that's...

I don't think that's for you to decide.

You should've reported this and alerted the board of executives

so they could carry out a special investigation.

Shouldn't the call be made then?

Things would've snowballed unnecessarily.

- It would've become political... - And he would've gotten hurt.

VP Jeon, I mean.

Did he ask you to help him out?

He doesn't know that I know.

You're meticulous with a clear distinction between work and life.

Did you really sweep this under the rug yourself

for fear that our VP would get hurt?

Even if I don't do anything, this will come out.

So do whatever it takes

to be yourself

and correct this.

- Hi. - Ms. Joo's here.

- You came in early, Mr. Noh. - Good morning.

- Morning, Ms. Joo. - Hello.

Nice and moist.

I feel refreshed.

You're home.

You're late.

Hey.

Did you drink?

Hello, Chairman. This is Joo In-a speaking.

I have one additional report to make at tomorrow's board meeting.

In that case, the last item also passed.

Head of Audit, would you like to speak?

I'd like to share an additional issue I could not previously report

during the Audit Committee here at the board meeting.

One moment, Ms. Joo.

There's an agenda that wasn't presented beforehand.

Director Park Sang-hwan has something he'd like to suggest.

- Please speak. - Yes.

I ask for your understanding in this sudden discussion.

The president is currently unable to fully carry out

official duties due to health-related issues.

Thus, the majority of business decisions

are solely made by Vice President Jeon Jae-yeol.

However, the president is still standing strong.

Also, his condition does not change

the fact that he's our leader and the group's anchor.

On that note, in order to promote

more effective decision-making and stable management conditions

I suggest appointing Managing Director Jeon Sang-yeol

as the co-vice president.

What's going on with Director Park?

Wasn't he with the vice president?

He must've betrayed him.

Silence, everyone.

Now, let us vote on the agenda which Director Park has proposed.

Those who agree to appoint

Managing Director Jeon Sang-yeol as the co-vice president

with Vice President Jeon Jae-yeol, please raise your hand.

Hello, Director Park.

- I owe it all to you. Thank you. - Don't mention it.

I should start lining up on his side, too.

- Congratulations, Mr. Jeon. - Ms. Joo.

The sudden agenda had me flustered, so I forgot about you.

Did you say you had another item to report on?

Would you like to report it in writing?

- No, there's nothing, sir. - All right.

- Mr. Managing Director. - Now the vice president.

Goodness.

Please help me out.

- Why don't we go out and eat? - Sure.

Congratulations.

I owe it to you.

I'll need your guidance.

- Goodness, you don't need that. - I do.

THE RECENT BOARD MEETING WAS INSANE

THE DIRECTORS UNDER THE VP HAVE LINED UP UNDER DIRECTOR JEON

No way. So do we need approval from two vice presidents from now on?

Goodness. How will things work out in the office?

Isn't it obvious?

We should side with S.

I heard this from the executive assistants.

Director Park used to be on Vice President Jeon's side

but suddenly betrayed him during this meeting.

- My gosh. - Office politics are scary.

Gosh, so this is how it turned out.

- What now? - Whose side are you on?

- Me? - Yes.

- I'm on your side. - Cut it out.

What about you?

The report on the director... No.

MR. NOH KI-JUN

Your call cannot be connected. You will be redirected to voicemail.

After the beep, you will be charged...

JOO IN-A

SEARCH: JOO IN-A

BOO SE-YOUNG, HEAD OF HR

Hey, do you realize what time it is right now?

Se-young.

Can you do me a favor?

You can't do this so suddenly.

I thought my appointment to the US was put on hold.

Yes, for a moment while you were unwell.

You got better, so you need to go.

I'm not completely well yet.

I'm getting treated as an outpatient.

There are hospitals in the US, too. Don't worry.

And the company will cover all medical costs.

Isn't that amazing?

Does Ms. Joo know about this sudden appointment?

What do you mean?

- She asked me to do this. - Sorry?

She called me early this morning to arrange for you

to go abroad as soon as possible.

Instead, she asked me to give you the special promotion now

and send you to the best branch with the easiest workload.

I guess In-a

really adores you.

GIVING AWAY 1G OF GOLD BAR

Have all these been confirmed during the previous audit?

Yes, there was also a huge organizational change

so I reprinted the sheet.

Ms. Joo, may I speak with you?

I'm in the middle of a report.

We need to talk right now!

Where are your manners, Mr. Noh Ki-jun?

Wait until Mr. Ahn is done.

What do you want to talk about?

You already know.

What's going on with my appointment to the US?

It was already confirmed that you were going.

It's a great opportunity for you

and if you're going anyway, it's better to go soon.

In the California branch, you'll get to experience

more business management than conducting audits.

Don't give me those. What's the real reason?

Is it

because of Jei Medical Foundation?

I'm not some kind of wuss who can't understand that.

I honestly blamed myself

thinking if I had cornered you too harshly.

"Sure, when someone you barely knew back in school

suddenly shows up with a favor, even that's difficult to turn down.

So she may want to cover up her ex-boyfriend's mishap."

I thought I overreacted and regretted getting carried away by my emotions.

You didn't overreact.

I can't promise you

that I will right the wrong.

Why not?

Are you afraid Jeon Jae-yeol will get hurt?

Are you going back to him?

Just as the Little Prince

returned to the planet for his rose

are you also going back to Jeon Jae-yeol?

- No, that's not the case. - Then what?

How am I supposed to understand this whole situation?

Do I

owe you an explanation?

You'll be busy getting ready to go, so you're excused from your duties.

Good luck with the preparations.

INTERVIEW ROOM

Hey, man. You're acting recklessly against Ms. Joo

just because you're leaving for the US soon.

Right? I was in shock.

Anyway, what did you two talk about in the interview room?

Wait, we're here to celebrate him. Why has he been downing drinks

with that frown on his face?

Tell me about it. It's a great occasion.

Wait, is it because you don't want to buy us a drink?

Hey, no way.

Excellent.

I think you should come along

to the Jeju business trip, Ms. Joo.

Me?

What's there for the Audit Team to do?

You were with CPK and JV while you worked abroad.

You'll help break the ice as an experienced partner.

In that case, Ms. Joo must go.

Gosh, I'm jealous.

Jeju must be nice around this time.

It's my birthday.

So why don't I grab a drink?

JEON JAE-YEOL DESTINATION: JEJU

Hi. Let's have a drink. It's been a while.

You heard me at the meeting, right?

Get me ready for the business trip next week.

Why Ms. Joo In-a?

There are more than enough reasons for Ms. Joo In-a to accompany me.

She's an experienced partner who knows the other party.

Not that, but the real reason.

What do you think you're doing?

No, what do you think you're doing?

Not only do you get into a drunken fight

but you're sending an employee overseas because of your feelings.

Do you know what people are saying about you?

That the managing director will become the president

and you'll be kicked out.

"Will he leave without causing a mess or lose everything miserably?"

They're saying those two are the only options.

In times like these

why do you keep making mistakes because of uncontained emotions?

I'm used to hearing people talk like that.

And I regret

letting those have an effect

on acting true to my emotions.

So what now?

What can you do by being true to your emotions?

Are you going to die with Joo In-a?

You said she was a woman you could die with.

Ms. Park A-jeong, you seem to be the one who's emotional, not me.

So?

Can you even give up everything for that woman?

If I must.

What are these?

Why did I get this? I never even use it.

From now on, I swear to live as a minimalist.

Hey, just leave those.

I'm sure there are dishes in the US. You can use them.

Anyway, come to think of it, I'm glad you moved in here.

It would've been too much work to rent out the place while I'm gone.

Hey, are you listening?

Ki-jun.

Do you know that the vice president and Joo In-a

are going to Jeju next week?

I do. I saw the schedule.

They've traveled there together.

It must be such a dear memory.

He even kept the old plane ticket.

Sounds humble.

I didn't know even rich people like him go to Jeju as a couple.

Hey, I said you can use that cup.

Did you pack all these?

Just leave these dishes back in the cupboard.

Are you okay?

I'll get it. That must be our food.

Ki-jun.

I'll step out for a moment. We're out of drinking water.

- Okay. Sure. - Excuse me.

What? Why? Did I do anything wrong?

I just explained everything. She's renting out a room from me.

Stop pinching me, will you?

Hey, what is wrong with you?

You kept a woman by your side at the hospital

but actually live with another?

Who do you think you are?

I'm a nobody. Okay? But you know what?

That woman isn't into me.

What kind of nonsense is this?

Hey. How could she do that if she wasn't into you?

I don't know, but she said she likes another man.

So you forget about her, too.

You foolish idiot!

You can't just take her words and take it as is.

Pay attention to her demeanor, actions, and look in her eyes!

Think of the way she looked at you while you were at the hospital.

Good grief. You're so slow.

Oddly enough, I have a habit

of hiding the truth when it matters most.

- Hey. - Where are they staying in Jeju?

- What? - Where's Joo In-a staying in Jeju?

Why? Are you going to go after her?

I'm asking you! Where is she?

Jeon Jae-yeol, Noh Ki-jun.

You're both insane.

The terms don't look so bad though you'll need to verify.

I'd prefer the investment to be bigger.

But a higher risk will come with that.

CPK is just a money-lending business.

There's no soul.

It's nice to be here with you.

Jeju, I mean.

It was our first and last trip.

We managed to take a leave at the same time and come here

but only worked the whole time just like we're doing now.

The biggest concern now is the formation of the board.

In-a.

Mr. Vice President, it seems like you're having a hard time focusing.

I'll look over this separately and report back to you.

Wait, In-a.

Can we sit here...

like the old days for a moment?

That's not going to happen.

We can't go back to how things used to be.

Then why did you return to Korea?

To honor what I said.

I promised to take your side.

So this is the last I can do to honor my words.

That's more than enough.

I don't care how you feel and why you're doing it.

Please just stay by my side.

That's all I need.

I'm done doing that, too.

I got caught up with that promise

and made a mistake I shouldn't have.

And I hurt someone.

I shouldn't have done that to him.

Are you talking about Mr. Noh Ki-jun?

What I'm trying to say is

I'm never going back to you, Jae-yeol.

It must be far too late

to go to you.

Joo In-a!

Joo In-a!

Noh Ki-jun.

Why did you check out already?

I had to go all the way to the hotel.

HAEMU STRATEGIC PLANNING, MARKETING, DIGITAL MARKETING, AUDIT TEAM 1, 2, 3

...IS INVOLVED IN AN INAPPROPRIATE WORKPLACE RELATIONSHIP

MS. JOO IN-A...

SEND, HIDE SENDER

SEND

FILING FOR LOVE

I'm kind of worried

that I won't be able to hide how much I like you at work.

Clear your schedule this weekend.

I booked a pool villa in Sokcho.

Mr. Noh, you should go to Mr. Min's club

- this weekend. - What?

You said you get passionate when you start dating.

But all you did was make me work passionately.

Mr. Noh, do you want to stay for ramyeon?

You must be enjoying yourself caught between two men.

I'm getting a divorce.

I regret everything, In-a.

What's going on?

Subtitles by Eunsook Youn and Jennifer Lim