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(This drama is based on the 2018 cryptocurrency market.)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

Is this for real?

We made it all the way here through all that ice...

just to miss the last train.

Are you kidding me?

A cab will show up soon.

I said we should've just walked.

Are you crazy? It's minus 20°C.

You two need to save money.

It's the money you waste...

on taxis and deliveries that's the real killer.

Who knows what the future holds?

How could you waste your money like that?

And how is the world going to change?

A decentralized...

world of finance!

(Fun finance in a contactless world)

Soon, with just a single virtual wallet,

you will be able to make transactions freely...

anywhere you want.

Everyone will be desperate to have digital assets.

And you still don't want to invest?

- Do you want to be left behind? - Eun Sang.

(What remains after gambling is social isolation.)

You're the one who's going to be left behind.

This isn't gambling!

So that's what you meant by "one big score."

Look, whatever you want to call it, let's not pursue a lost cause.

If we're not going to just quit here,

we have to at least protect what little we have.

What do you even have to protect?

- What? - What?

You said to protect what you have. So what is it you actually have?

Youth? Beauty?

Our brilliant minds?

Our great skin?

I... I have my savings account,

- and diligence! - Okay.

My integrity and hard work.

I have my own assets, you know. Like my work ethic.

- Wipe your tears before you talk. - I'm not crying.

I mean, seriously, what are you two going to do? What's your plan?

Fine, then. Just tell me.

What?

That...

That crypto thing... How does it work?

Okay, so here's the thing.

(Episode 2: Between Diligence and Inferiority)

Watermelon.

Applause.

Towel.

Health.

Puppy.

Puppy? Wait...

- Map? - City.

What could come after city?

I can't think of a word.

- Just give me a second. - Hurry, come up with a word.

City...

- I don't want to! - What?

You're going to leave.

It's your first time in my dream,

and if we finish this game,

you're just going to leave, aren't you?

Don't go.

I told you, Mommy can't think of one yet.

After city...

City...

Right, a word that can come after...

Gosh. Clock, market, stream, seed money.

- See? There are plenty. - What was that last one?

This is no time for crying.

Did you scrape up the seed money?

Your entry timing wasn't bad.

What about your friends? Aren't they in yet?

You need to get on the crypto train while it's at a low.

What are you talking about?

When you're buying,

timing is everything.

Once it hits a high point,

I'll freeze everything for you. Don't worry about it.

Go on, hurry. This is where it really begins.

And now for our next story. With financial markets struggling,

cryptocurrency is gaining attention as an alternative investment.

The KOSPI and the won-dollar rate have fallen in tandem,

and the KOSPI has been fluctuating around the 2,400-point mark,

remaining stuck in a frustratingly narrow trading range.

In this climate, some cryptos, including Enderium,

are fueling anticipation for a fresh start.

The hope is that this signals a change in the stagnant market.

It's the start.

And now for sports.

Lee Sang Hwa at the 2018 Pyeongchang Winter Games...

Get up, get up. Didn't I tell you to fix this door?

How could you leave the door like that...

and possibly sleep with no worries?

Okay, that hurts. Why are you making a fuss so early?

Darn it, I'm late. I'm so late. Just a second.

For crying out loud.

My goodness.

This place is a pigsty.

Let's calm down.

I have to be patient.

She is not some wild animal.

I fed her three square meals a day,

and I put her through school. She's my daughter.

What are you, a crow?

You were in there for two seconds, and you're already out?

The bathroom has no proper threshold.

If I shower too long, it floods.

Why don't you ever clean up?

The front door has no threshold.

Dust from outside blows right in.

Did you forget how a trash works?

Why do you just show up unannounced and start nagging me?

I won't be long.

I just stopped by on my way to my doctor's appointment.

- A doctor's appointment? - Gosh.

For your back?

Gosh.

Stop just getting painkiller shots and get some real treatment.

Are you ever going to get married?

Where did that come from?

Mom, why does every talk with you always have to end with marriage?

You should hurry up and get married before Byeong Jun sees how you live.

Lock him down and marry him already.

Mom...

Mom, do we have a secret inheritance I don't know about?

What?

Or that old chamber pot in the family storage shed.

Is it an antique that can make us rich?

Was I the only one who didn't know?

What are you talking about?

You need money to get married.

Who would marry me when I have no money or anything?

Did he dump you?

She got dumped.

That good-for-nothing jerk.

How dare he dump my daughter?

There's nothing wrong with my baby!

Money. I'm short on money.

That jerk...

Eat something before you go.

It was your birthday, after all. You should have some seaweed soup.

But still, don't you dare end up like your father.

Even if you're not the best, you just have to work hard in life.

Got it?

Your dad has an incurable disease.

He'll never be cured of it, not in a million years.

My dad had an illness.

"Jackpot fever."

That's it.

I'll raise cattle.

With no job and nothing to his name, my dad was obsessed with business.

Always dreaming of hitting the jackpot.

One day,

he declared he was going to raise cows.

Here's what he said.

"Produce grown while listening to classical music..."

"sold for big money."

"That's why I'm going to raise cattle..."

"that grew up listening to K-pop."

He said fans would line up for beef raised on their idol's music.

- But then... - No way.

- Unbelievable! - After their idol's drug arrest,

they questioned the cattle's sanity that had been raised on his music,

which sparked a boycott...

of all products he was associated with.

The business failed spectacularly.

But my dad didn't stop there.

That's it. We're going to space.

After learning a relative worked at China's National Space Base,

he was once again swept up in a new dream.

He was going to build campers...

made out of exterior materials for rockets.

But then...

No way! Unbelievable

But when the rocket was shown live exploding seconds after launch,

the business went under once again.

I'll be back when I've made it.

(From Dad)

Where's Jung Yong Jik?

- Where is he? - Wait a minute.

What will you do about this?

My dad kept failing until there was nothing left to lose.

After my dad left home to chase that darn dream of his,

- we struggled just to get by. - Here's your beer.

- My beer? - Yes, here's your beer.

Here you go.

- Yes, thank you. - Be careful with that.

Hey, you tramp!

Back then, I only had one thing on my mind.

I will never end up like my dad.

And I'd avoid get-rich-quick schemes like crypto.

Just a second!

I made it.

Gosh, I still can't believe I bought it when I was so against it.

- You crazy girl. - Did you call for Maxbi?

Gosh, you scared me.

I wasn't calling you.

(Enderium)

I should just hurry up and sell this thing.

(Are you sure you want to sell? Confirm to sell.)

- Thanks, Dad! - Okay, be home early tonight.

Okay, drive safe.

Da Hae!

Fancy meeting you here.

Good morning.

- A beautiful morning, isn't it? - What?

A "beautiful" morning on my way to work?

Not unless you got shot in the head.

I brought you a coffee. This is for you.

- Thanks. - Let's hurry inside.

- Stop the unfair layoffs! - Stop them now!

- Protect our livelihoods! - Protect them now!

- Guarantee our job security! - Guarantee it now!

Ms. Round.

"Masijokko?"

Yes.

To appeal to people of all ages,

our snack's name should be simple and intuitive.

And to clearly emphasize that it's a chicken-based snack,

"Masijokko."

What better name conveys the meaning...

"A tasty chicken-flavored snack?"

Was that too over-the-top?

Isn't it a little plain? There's intuitive, then uninspired.

I think we need to be more creative and more artistic, don't you think?

I feel like there's something better out there.

Don't just criticize. Offer a solution, then.

Does anyone have any other suggestions, then?

What if we make a small tweak?

- A tweak? - Yes.

It's a pun in Korean,

so by changing one small particle,

it goes from just "tastes good,"

to implying "The taste is good, and it lifts your spirits too."

It kills two birds with one stone.

- Just by changing one particle... - I like it.

Yes, changing the particle...

makes it feel so much fresher, right?

Yes. It means more than "tastes good."

Da Hee, you've got great instincts.

Gosh, who's this genius in our hiring class?

That would be the 14th rookie class.

The 14th! We're fast! Let's go!

Let's win!

(3 years ago)

- Yes. - Yes!

- Go, 14th! - Go, 14th!

(Welcome Employees of Marron Confectionery!)

Da Hae, what are you doing over there?

What hiring class were you in again? Were you here before us?

The 12th? Or the 13th?

I'm...

I don't think I saw her at orientation.

I'm sorry. My foot's kind of bothering me.

I'm just going to go rest over there.

- Yes. - Okay.

Esteemed executives and employees,

on this beautiful autumn day,

it's a great pleasure to see all of you gathered here together.

Excuse me. Is it okay if I sit here?

Oh, these seats are reserved for our class.

A time to look back on the path we have walked together...

Hey, this is my seat.

And to resolve to make new plans for the future.

- What about here? - Sorry.

Hey, you! Why are you still standing?

Hurry up and sit down!

What's this?

She just created a chair out of thin air.

A true master of creativity.

It's nothing special. It's quite simple.

I just endured, and endured. That is how I've persevered.

Enduring for three days straight.

Enduring until you feel you'll die.

Enduring until you're about to cry,

- What will she do? - and enduring...

till your tears dry up.

You endure it and endure it...

That is how I've managed to endure.

That day, sitting on that invisible chair,

I foresaw my own opaque future,

the miserable, wretched future that awaits a private hire.

And for some reason, bad feelings are never wrong.

All right, let's add today's names to the list of candidates.

- Okay. - Thanks for your hard work.

Da Hee and Ms. Round...

For the Children's Day proposals...

Both of your proposals have been selected as finalists.

Oh my gosh, really?

If this goes well, it's a fast track to Assistant Manager, right?

What? I've applied for the last three years...

and have been rejected every time. I actually got picked?

I pushed for you two.

A chance like this has come my way?

Is this for real?

Ms. Round? Why are you so quiet?

Are you happy about this or what?

Ms. Round?

Well...

- Jackpot! - It's a jackpot, right?

All right, let's wrap this up.

Great work, everyone.

Mr. Ko!

I can't believe it. I just can't believe it.

I guess it's true that every dog has its day.

All right. Let's do this!

Promotion for Jung Da Hae. Let's get it!

- Ji Song. - Yes?

- Can you grab my copies for me? - Okay.

- Hey, Ji Song? - Yes!

Can you take this to the Sales Department?

- Sure. - Ji Song?

- Yes? - Can you prep...

- the conference room? - Sure.

- Ji Song, can you get me a coffee? - Sure.

- (- Those are so pretty. - Whose are they? DM me.)

(Wei Lin)

Your shoes are pretty, and you are too, honey.

This is why I love buying new things.

Looks like you bought new shoes, Ji Song.

I did! Aren't they pretty?

Yes.

- But can you even work in those? - Excuse me?

I know I wouldn't be able to get any work done in those.

Then again, not that you do much around here anyway.

What do you mean?

I have plenty of receipts I have to paste for expenses.

And they're comfier than they look.

Right, but don't you get anxious...

just doing menial work like that?

Even I worry, and I'm a full-timer.

You must have so much on your mind.

You know,

maybe that's why I don't look my age.

Because I don't worry.

What?

Well...

Worrying causes wrinkles, right?

One day, like you, Assistant Manager Jo,

the time will come when I'll have to start worrying.

Gosh, just thinking about it is terrifying.

And what exactly am I supposed to be worried about?

Your wrinkles.

Isn't that what you were referring to?

Goodness.

Oh, I'm so sorry. I assumed that's what you meant...

That's not it at all.

I'm so sorry.

- I'm so sorry. - That girl...

Do I have wrinkles? Are they bad?

Take a look.

Oh my gosh!

Ms. Eun Sang, you can't go in that stall.

What in the world!

It's been like that since yesterday.

Seriously, I thought a cow used it.

But why would they just leave it like that?

The cleaning staff is on strike, remember?

Plus, that's not a cleaning job. It needs to be unclogged.

I totally lost my appetite.

I've not eaten since lunch yesterday.

Same here. I can't even think about food.

It's just awful.

Ms. Eun Sang, what are you doing?

Hey, don't do it, Ms. Eun Sang.

- What are you thinking? - Don't!

What do we have besides our lunch?

I won't let this clog ruin it.

- Ms. Eun Sang! - Ms. Eun Sang!

Whatever you hear, don't panic. Just stay back.

- Goodness. - Okay.

What in the... Oh, gosh!

- Go down! Just go down! - Ms. Eun Sang!

Go down!

- Is it overflowing? - Ms. Eun Sang, are you okay?

- Are you okay? - Stay back! Oh, darn it!

Go ahead and take care of business.

Oh my gosh, what would we have done without you, Eun Sang?

- Seriously. - You're the best! The best!

The best!

Oh, when did you guys get here?

You're something else. How did you even unclog that thing?

I'm so nauseous.

I'm about to throw up my formula.

Come on, you're all being dramatic. Let's just go eat.

How can you even think about food right now?

I'm buying.

Make way. The one who pays is coming through.

Yes!

Clear the way.

Let's eat!

- Thanks for the meal! - Thanks for the meal!

What's gotten into you?

Our penny-pincher is paying the bill.

Oh, come on, it's no big deal.

Whose foot is that?

- Whose foot is on my lap? - What?

Oh, sorry. I was just trying to stretch.

Seriously...

My feet are killing me. My new shoes aren't broken in yet.

New shoes? You bought new shoes?

The FW limited-edition collection.

They're pretty.

Hey, how much?

Isn't it weird? Why do new things drop on rent day?

You're saying they cost a month's rent?

That's a ridiculous price for someone in your situation.

Look, if I actually lived within my means,

I'd be homeless at Seoul Station with some guy named Mr. Kim

and living off free meals at a church.

Then go live like that, you little brat.

I can't. I went to a Buddhist kindergarten.

Hey. If you don't want it to be a luxury,

do you know what you have to do?

- What? - How?

You have to make more money.

Exactly. How do I make more money?

Not this again.

Yes. We're talking about crypto again.

You seemed so ready to jump in. So, what happened?

Oh, me? Well...

Hey!

You really think Da Hae is like you?

She wouldn't fall for instant wealth and invest in crypto.

Right, Da Hae?

Yes, well... Right.

I am a bit more susceptible.

- Yes. - I'd be crazy

if I weren't profiting. But I am.

This is how I'm able to treat you.

Now, gather around.

Have you guys ever heard of something called a J-Curve?

- A J-Curve? - Even when it's in total freefall,

it eventually hits an upward curve. That's what a J-Curve is.

It's sort of a pattern. And right now, the trend is...

just like this.

So it's like a diet, right?

You might think you hit a plateau,

but if you stick to your diet and exercise,

you'll eventually lose weight, right?

Exactly.

See? Just look.

- We can make money. - That's the J?

(Enderium)

- But it's plummeting. - What?

Oh!

You know what this means?

It means it's hit rock bottom, and now the only way to go is up.

A true J.

- Oh, give me a break. - What?

E Rin, what are you up to?

Ji Song, you get it, right? Ji Song! Kim Ji Song.

Hey, you get it, right?

When is it supposed to become a J?

No, forget it.

I don't have time for this.

I have to get back to work. Work.

- Da Hae, have you had lunch? - Yes.

Looks like you're prepping for the presentation.

By the way, who's judging the PTs this time?

The executive directors and Dr. Ham.

Dr. Ham?

Oh, I love him.

What? Not even hiding it, are you?

I have a condition where I get giddy just thinking about handsome men.

Excuse me, but who's Dr. Ham?

Oh, right. You're an intern, Ye Jin, so you wouldn't know.

Let's just say...

he's our executive director and a living legend.

You know Choco Cup, right?

It's our company's bestseller now,

but we were worried before its launch.

Our first new product in years. "How do we make sure it sells?"

Or, "How do we make it sell even better?"

All the vice presidents had intense, cutthroat meetings,

but they just weren't getting anywhere.

- Wait! - And right then,

Dr. Ham, who'd been silent the whole time, said...

How about we draw a line?

Let's call it...

The Conscience Line.

In an age of deception and rip-offs, you can't tell what's in the bag.

Where is that thing? Oh, here.

A line was drawn on the bag. "We promise snacks up to this line."

- A.K.A. The Conscience Line. - And that was Dr. Ham's idea?

Yes.

And this idea, as cool as Dr. Ham,

caused a huge sensation as soon as it was released.

But what made this campaign a massive hit was...

because of what happened recently.

Ladies and gentlemen.

Yes, her opponent under-rotated, but no points were deducted.

This is a clear case of biased judging.

- Yes. - But then...

A doping scandal broke.

Oh, it's a gold medal!

A gold medal for South Korea!

Thanks to that, our silver medalist rightfully won back the gold medal.

Are you all watching this? Our conscience has triumphed.

At this point, you'd have to say the universe is on Dr. Ham's side.

It's like he descended to Earth, blessed with cosmic energy.

So...

So it's like a creation myth, like he was hatched from an egg.

I'm just saying he's on that level. He's an incredible guy.

But why do you call him "Doctor?" Does he have a Ph.D.?

Well, that and other things.

Even when he was a regular employee, he created so many hit products.

So the CEO started calling him, "Gosh, our Dr. Ham..."

and doted on him like a grandson.

When he was promoted to Director,

he didn't want to be part of the company's rigid hierarchy, and so...

the name "Doctor Ham" just stuck.

He really is an incredible guy.

But Da Hae, didn't you say you met him...

during your job interview?

Yes.

I doubt he'd remember me, though.

I guess so. You do have a pretty generic look.

Gosh, I didn't see that coming. That one stung.

- Are you okay? - Yes.

But still, he does seem pretty incredible.

It sounds like he's untouchable.

It's time for the all-hands meeting.

(I want to clock out and lie down. I want to sleep. I want to go home.)

You seem to be in a good mood.

- You've been humming all morning. - I have?

You have.

I guess I have. That...

What song is stuck in my head?

Absurdity!

What's this? Isn't this our inventory list?

- Is this from Assistant Manager Oh? - Looks like it.

- Give Assistant Manager Oh a call. - Okay.

He's not picking up. He also left his laptop behind.

Where is Assistant Manager Oh? Find him now.

He can't be far. I'll just...

Ji Song?

- Yes? - Ji Song, you go after him.

Go on, you're wearing comfortable shoes!

Me?

Assistant Manager Oh! Wait up!

Wait!

Excuse me. Coming through! Sorry about that.

Okay, thanks. Assistant Manager Oh!

Assistant Manager Oh!

Wait!

Darn it.

Assistant Manager Oh!

Wait!

Assistant Manager Oh!

Wait!

Assistant Manager Oh...

Ji Song!

- Here... - What?

You left this...

Ji Song, did you follow me all the way out here?

You...

One second.

Hello?

- Hello? - Ji Song?

I just got off the phone with him. He said the files were in his bag.

So you can come back to the office.

- Ji Song, are you all right? - Yes.

On my way over here,

- I think I might've broken my toes. - What?

Could you help me find them?

My shoes...

Who does she think she is, acting up like that?

Why would you let someone like her mess with you? Darn it.

- One, two, three! - One, two, three!

Come on, stand up properly.

I can't put any weight on my toes.

Da Hae, please call a cab for me.

Your place is just around the corner. We're not calling a cab.

I can't take another single step.

- You're so heavy! - That hurts!

Hey!

- What? - There, that's it.

Look at those old ladies. That's hilarious!

You're totally lying about that "one meal a day," aren't you?

It's more like "one meat meal a day," right?

Save your breath. It just makes this harder.

Drivers, a little more gently, please.

The suspension on this thing is terrible.

Excuse me, ma'am. Will your life cover the fare?

No. This is a memory in the making, so let's take a picture. Come on.

Okay! One, two, three! Smile!

Just drop dead.

Will you snap out of it? Want me to just dump you?

No! Why would you dump Ji Song?

You're the best! I'm so touched.

- She has to do crypto with us too. - This is so freaking annoying.

Crypto this, crypto that. Why don't you just do it yourself?

- Why keep pushing me into this? - I can't do it alone.

- Why? Why can't you? - Hey!

Oh, no. What do I do?

Eun Sang! What did I do? I'm so sorry!

I'm so sorry!

Eun Sang!

Are you okay?

I can't bear to watch...

to see you two collapse.

If we keep on like this,

what other outcome can there be?

Nothing but ruin.

Is there any other story left for us to write?

I see what's coming, and I can't just ignore it.

I won't let that happen to you two!

Be careful. Please be careful.

Please, be careful.

- Eun Sang! - Let's go.

(Marron Confectionery)

(Marron Confectionery and Sahara Trading MOU Signing)

He looks forward to our partnership.

We look forward to working with you.

The pleasure is all ours.

- We will do our absolute best. - Thank you.

Excuse me, just a moment. Sir, one moment, please.

Mr. Cheon, our restaurant called.

Their refrigerator broke down,

and they're asking if we can push our reservation back an hour.

What? What's the plan? Find another restaurant nearby fast.

I'm trying, but they're Muslim.

A Halal restaurant takes time to find.

A Korean BBQ place?

At a BBQ place, the exhaust hoods make it hard to talk face-to-face.

What do we do now?

- I'm sorry, sir. - What are we going to do?

So...

Right this way, please.

Is this the restaurant?

I'd like to offer you an appetizer.

- An appetizer? - Yes.

Using Marron's products,

I'd like to create a one-of-a-kind appetizer...

exclusively for you.

With Marron's products?

You mean with snacks? Is that possible?

We certainly can.

First, we have one of Marron's most popular products,

the Milk Tarte.

(Milk Tarte)

On top, we'll add some peach jam that was launched this year.

Then, just pop it in the microwave for exactly 40 seconds...

Voila, the Milk Tarte Peach Tart is complete.

This ice bar, the Kkeukkeuryu Bar,

sold over 100,000 on its first day.

(Kkeukkeuryu bar)

Open it and drop it into a glass of sparkling water full of ice.

And there you have a tasty non-alcoholic cocktail...

you can even enjoy at the office.

He says it's quite delicious.

- Delicious, he says. - And isn't it charming?

And now, for the grand finale.

To our cookies-and-cream ice cream, we'll add Marron's Ppeppe Stick,

our Bincheu Bencheu,

and our soon-to-be-released secret weapon!

- Our Chocolate Marshmallow... - Stop!

Don't marshmallows use pork gelatin?

Our client doesn't eat pork.

Now what do we do?

At Marron Confectionery, we use Halal-certified beef gelatin.

We should head to the restaurant. It's all ready for us. Shall we?

- Lunch time. - Right this way.

Yes, right this way. Ms. Eun Sang.

- Peace be upon you. - My brother!

- Eun Sang, you did a great job. - Thanks.

The buyer was singing your praises.

He's planning on visiting again next year,

and he asked if you'd still be here then.

Well, of course...

- Actually, no. - What?

I'm not even sure about tomorrow, so how can I promise next year?

So you might be leaving?

That's a shame.

The company needs someone like you.

I don't know about that.

Everyone's replaceable.

- Protect our livelihoods! - Protect them now!

- Guarantee our job security! - Guarantee it now!

- Ms. Eun Sang, you should go. - Some other time.

Right.

If you do end up leaving, do you have any other plans?

- To the moon. - I'm sorry?

That's where I'm going.

Where?

Up there.

All the way to the moon.

Let's do this!

Let's nail this Children's Day, the retail industry's high season!

Marron's bestselling Choco Cup, and the kids' hero, Yongki.

Yongki, the beloved character, and our Choco Cup have teamed up.

Darn it.

Featuring his signature white pearls and a touch of white chocolate.

It's the Yongki Special Edition.

Plus a special edition.

Children's Day...

Excuse me.

(Children's Day Promotion Proposal)

Da Hee, what are you doing here?

Didn't you already clock out?

I forgot my umbrella. Preparing for the presentation?

Yes. Just a little.

Perfect timing.

I brought some coffee for everyone working late.

Here, this one's for you, Da Hae.

Thank you.

Of course. Good luck with your presentation.

You got this!

But wait.

You sound as if you're not working on it too.

Of course, I'm working hard on it too.

But I've already done my best,

so I'll have no regrets if I don't get it.

There's always a next time. Right?

- Must be nice. - Sorry?

The luxury of trying again even if you fail...

makes me jealous.

Never mind. You came back for your umbrella.

Right! I should get going.

See you tomorrow.

Okay. Let's do this.

Let's nail this Children's Day, the retail industry's high season!

Marron Confectionery's bestseller...

Just in time for Children's Day, the retail industry's high season,

Marron Confectionery's bestselling Choco Cup...

and the hero Yongki...

- have teamed up. - Mom, did you grab the passports?

- Of course I did. - The retail market's high season...

When Yu Jin's mom heard I was going to Da Nang, she was so jealous.

You told her about it? Of course I did.

- Let's hurry - Gosh, it's so pretty.

You need money to get married.

Who would marry me when I have no money or anything?

Hi, Mom.

Have you eaten?

No, I was just wondering if you got your back looked at.

It felt better when I woke up, so I just skipped it.

What? Why would you just skip it? Since when are you a doctor?

I told you to go get it treated properly.

Oh, forget it.

I think I know my own body.

I have to work. I'm hanging up.

Mom, just listen. Hello? Mom.

Hey, be quiet!

- Gosh! - I said to be quiet, darn it.

Unbelievable.

What's his problem?

(Children's Day Promotion Presentation Script)

Almost done. Okay.

Yongki and Choco Cup have come together.

Maybe I should add a little echo?

Have come together...

Hey, you!

What? Who's there? What are you doing?

Hey, open up!

Oh my gosh.

You were staring at me earlier.

Open the door!

What do you think you're doing? Go away.

Open up.

You were staring at me, weren't you? Why the dirty look?

I said go away! Please, just go.

- Open up. - My laptop...

Open it.

(Marron Confectionery)

- All of my files are on there. - Open up.

Come on, open the door.

Open it.

Oh no.

No, this can't be happening.

Open the door!

What if my laptop breaks?

If my files are gone, I can't present anything.

If I can't present, no promotion!

And no promotion means no raise.

How can I pay for Mom's treatment? No, wait.

I can't even afford to fix my phone. Maybe I can get it fixed for free?

Wait a second. My phone?

- You crazy girl. - Did you call for Maxbi?

My phone!

Come on, open up.

Hey, Maxbi! Call 112 for me.

- Calling 112. - Open the darn door.

(Emergency number 112)

112 Emergency Dispatch. What's your emergency?

Help me, please!

Okay, for now, everyone can go home. We'll be in touch tomorrow.

Make sure that jerk faces justice.

Or I'll deal with him myself.

Yes, ma'am.

She means it.

She'll rip a person to shreds.

Yes, we'll do our best.

All right, then.

- Yes, sir. - Thank you.

Are you okay?

The file I was working on is gone. I have to start all over.

The jerk...

That jerk. Tearing him apart would be too good for him.

What are you working on?

Crying won't solve anything. We have to redo it, and fast.

Gungseo or Myeongjo font? What do you think?

- Myeongjo. - Myeongjo font?

You have no idea how scared I was.

Don't you think left-aligning this is easier to read?

- Center it. - Center?

I have to do it all over again. That jerk!

Does this look better in blue?

Gosh.

Yes, I guess blue is better.

Pick an attitude and stick with it.

I can't tell if you're frustrated, so it's a little confusing for us.

Fine. My attitude, then...

will be a J-curve.

What?

You said it yourself.

Even when it looks like a free fall, it'll eventually shoot back up.

That's the J-curve.

That's me.

At the end of this adversity,

there's got to be a happy ending waiting for me.

I can feel it.

To do that, you must first learn how to trade crypto properly.

I will work really hard.

I'm going to give it my all.

Just don't get nervous.

Okay, breathe.

I'll do it. I can do this.

Okay, you got this. Breathe in and out.

I can do this.

In and out. Exhale. Just keep breathing.

(Touch the crazy girl who lives here, and you're dead!)

Those jerks!

(Marron Confectionery)

We will now begin the presentations for the Children's Day promotion.

First, we have Ms. Jung Round...

Ms. Jung Da Hae will present.

Absurdity?

Excuse me?

Director Ham? Did you have anything to say first?

No. Please, start.

Yes.

In celebration of Children's Day, the retail industry's high season,

Marron's bestselling Choco Cup...

teams up with the beloved Yongki.

For Children's Day, we present the Yongki Special Edition.

I will now walk you through the details.

(Choco Cup and Yongki Collaboration)

The Yongki Special Edition, a limited Children's Day release...

That concludes my presentation.

What was that?

Did that go well, or did I totally bomb?

I can't read their faces at all.

Next, Ms. Jung Da Hee will present.

Hold on.

Is that it for me? Just like that?

If you don't mind,

could I please get some feedback?

If there's anything I can improve, I worked really hard preparing this.

I'm sure you did.

I interviewed you three years ago, right?

Yes.

I thought you looked familiar. Now I remember why.

Thank you. I will do my absolute best.

I promise I'll work really hard.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

- You should go to the hospital. - I'll work hard.

And it seems you've just kept "working hard" ever since.

Thank you.

But by now,

shouldn't diligence be the process, not the result?

If all you have to show is, "I worked really hard,"

- then that's just... - Who do you think you are?

- Feedback? It was terrible. - It was... How do I put this?

- It's... - Go back to your seat. Quickly.

Learn to read the room.

Da Hee, congratulations! Congrats, Da Hee!

Cheer up, baby

Just hang in a little bit more

A girl shouldn't give her heart away so easily

So you'll fall for me even more

I'll act nonchalant, like I don't care at all

So you won't know how I feel

Just get it together

And then, baby, cheer up

She's so pretty.

All right. Come on, everyone, have a drink.

To our Marketing Team!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Ms. Round! It's your turn for a song. Let's go!

Mr. Ko!

Do you really think Da Hae is in the mood for that right now?

Come on, this is just part of the job, right?

You win some, you lose some.

Just because of one setback,

is she going to make everyone uncomfortable

and have us all walk on eggshells around her?

Okay.

- I'll sing a song. - All right! A round of applause!

In a corner of the pre-dawn sky

A shooting star suddenly appears

In the blink of an eye

Right above my head

Raining down on me like light

What a beautiful day

The sun and moon are on my side, shining just for me

Please love me

Into my empty heart

Is now filled with shining stars

You went through so much.

You worked really hard too, Ye Jin.

- Being an intern is hard, isn't it? - Not tougher than your ordeal.

After the hardship you went through,

you got rejected for not being a permanent employee.

I guess I'm a good punching bag.

Everyone's really hitting me where it hurts today.

But, Ye Jin...

- It's not because I'm a temp... - No, I overheard something.

They said this whole presentation was rigged for the direct hires.

We were just there to make them look good.

Apparently, everyone knew except for us.

I'm quitting after my internship.

There's no way I can make it here...

as a temp hire.

Sorry. It happens.

If you're sorry, then come with us.

Come on, let's all do a cheer! You have to drink with the group.

I'll head home early.

Okay, I will, Dad.

Okay.

Da Hae? What are you doing out here?

Why'd you do it?

What?

Telling me "good luck" the day before the presentation,

were you just mocking me?

Because you knew I didn't stand a chance.

Da Hae, you've had a lot to drink. Are you okay?

No, I'm not just saying this because I'm drunk...

Fine.

Since I'm drunk anyway, I might as well keep rambling.

Why am I the only one who gets an Americano?

Everyone else gets their Frappes and Lattes.

You get them whatever they want from the menu,

but why do you always...

fob me off with the "buy ten, get one free" coffee?

I brought you a coffee. This is for you.

I brought everyone a coffee.

Here, this one's for you, Da Hae.

Goodness, I'm sorry.

You never said anything when I gave you an Americano, so...

But you always asked everyone else what they wanted to drink.

You asked them.

I'm not sure why I did that...

But I do.

I know why you did it.

It's because...

I'm the kind of person it's okay to treat that way.

That's why...

the presentation...

Everyone just...

looks down on me.

They treat me like I'm nothing.

I'm so sorry.

But I thought you liked Americanos.

I really didn't mean anything by it.

Yes, I can tell.

You don't look to be the type to hold a grudge,

or bitter...

Your life doesn't seem hard enough for that, Da Hee.

Which actually pisses me off even more, though.

It's just the alcohol talking.

Just forget I said anything.

Da Hae! But you really did work hard on it.

Let's both try even harder from now on.

We've got this!

- "Harder?" - You're just so kind!

Even if you're not the best, you just have to work hard in life.

Stop it.

Finish the presentation this week. It's a fast track to the promotion.

I said, stop it.

After the hardship you went through,

you got rejected for not being a permanent employee.

Diligence...

I can't.

Let's both try even harder from now on.

I'm not doing it anymore.

I said I'm not doing it anymore.

I almost hit innocent Da Hee.

For three years, I'd endured my job, feeling my spirit sink lower daily.

In the end, my diligence had become my inferiority.

Jung Da Hae, you've really...

hit rock bottom now.

Kang Eun Sang.

Nothing's going right.

Not a single thing. Not a darn thing.

- I can see that. - But...

Turns out one thing is actually going my way.

Look at that, a J-curve.

Gosh, what's this?

Eun Sang. I...

I was hoping my career would hit a J-curve.

But that darn J-curve showed up here instead.

While my life is hitting absolute rock bottom.

Even at a tragic time like this, the only thing on the rise is that.

This darn crypto.

Did you only put in ten bucks?

Hey, that was a big spend for me. Gosh.

I'll bet.

Hey.

I just don't know anymore.

Should I be happy about this or angry?

Be happy, of course. Money goes to those who love it.

I made 50 cents. Is this why everyone's into crypto?

That's because you only put in ten...

How much cash do you have on you right now?

I've got 1.50 dollars.

I couldn't even buy a single bottle of soju.

That's something to be proud of. Seriously.

Okay, so you made 50 cents from crypto.

So now you have two bucks, right?

Look, I get it.

Nothing's going your way, and you're pissed off.

So you think you can take it out on some innocent person.

Snap out of it, girl!

Gosh, you scared me.

A presentation can't change your life.

Here, eat this.

You need money.

Whether it's 50 cents or 5,000 dollars.

That's the only way your life will change.

But still with this little bit of money?

Want to get some air?

See if this money can actually change anything.

(Tteokbokki: 2 dollars)

Is it good?

Yes.

You know, this is definitely...

Eating this actually does make me feel better.

I guess I haven't hit rock bottom after all.

That's the power of money for you. Got it?

Yes.

- What are you doing? - I'm full, trying to sober up.

I totally blew up at Da Hee. What am I supposed to do now?

Ouch. Why does my forehead hurt?

Did you do something stupid?

(Two hours earlier)

Gosh, you scared me!

I...

I just wanted to ask you something.

That song from earlier...

How do you know that song?

What?

What song?

The one you were just singing at the bar.

How do you know it?

It's just a song I like.

Right, but how? It's not a well-known song. So how?

I can like it if I want to. Am I not allowed to like it?

That's not what I meant, it's just...

- You must have hipsteritis. - Excuse me? What?

Or is this by some artist only you're supposed to know about?

If not that, then...

do you just think my taste in music sucks?

No.

So now you're going to critique my taste in music, too?

- No, that's not it at all. - Oh, for crying out loud.

Look.

- What? - Sorry, but can we do this later?

As you're probably aware,

I've had a really rough day today.

You can just try harder next time.

I just want to know how on earth you know that song...

Try harder?

Yes, try harder.

What's with your eyes?

Your eyes are a little...

unhinged.

You look unhinged. Why are you getting closer?

Why are you coming closer? Gosh, what's wrong?

I'm done trying harder!

(To the Moon)

How wasted was I last night?

I didn't do anything stupid, did I?

Dr. Ham, what brings you here?

- Don't we have things to discuss? - Ta-da!

- You're still insisting on Beijing? - I just think something's off.

- I hear he's been hard to reach. - He's cheating, I'm telling you!

You've got to be kidding me. You really made that much so fast?

- Put a bit more into crypto. - I shouldn't do it.

Oh, no, sir...

Well, no wonder.

All that trouble was over that measly bit of money.

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