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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.)

(Sprout Daycare Talent Show)

You know what this is, right? A talent show.

Kids who aren't even ten yet...

are playing drums and waving fans around.

You know, they put on a talent show that's on a whole other level.

I was in one of those too.

I was actually cast as the lead.

Cinderella, no less.

I wasn't chosen to be Cinderella because I was pretty.

I was just really good at rock-paper-scissors.

I beat Se Young, the prettiest girl in our class, with paper.

Anyway, since I was a princess,

I was so excited I'd finally get to wear a gorgeous dress.

But then my mom told me...

she wasn't going to buy a dress...

that I'd only wear once for the show.

So, in the end,

I got demoted to playing an oak tree.

And I just stood there blankly in a dark corner of the stage.

I think that's when it hit me.

I wasn't meant to be the lead for my whole life.

The very back corner of the stage, with nowhere else to go.

I felt that would be the only part I'd ever get to have in life.

But hey, it ended up being helpful.

It's like I learned my place.

- Figuring out where you stand? - I see.

Thanks for sharing.

Next, I'll tell you guys a story from when I was 13.

What, another story?

Aren't you guys going to sleep?

- No! - Why not?

Because it's Sunday night.

If we go to sleep now, we'll have to go to work.

Don't go to sleep. We can't let the weekend end this way.

I hate Mondays so much! Come on, let's talk about anything.

Forget it. I'm going to bed. Stop fighting it and just sleep.

Don't go. Come back.

Come back!

- It was when I was eight. - What?

(Episode 5: Star Quality)

(Lab Safety Rules)

I feel like it's not quite sweet enough.

Is the batter cooked differently?

Since we can't use the machine,

I guess we'll have to accept that the taste will be different.

I know it's a lot of trouble,

but could we adjust the batter and do it just one more time?

Sure, why not?

It's for the founding anniversary, so a little trouble is nothing.

How many years was it again?

It's the 30th anniversary.

Our 30th founding anniversary.

Since it's our 30th anniversary,

we've also specially invited 30 kids who love our company's snacks.

- Okay, got it. - Watch out!

Oh, no.

No. What do I do? Give it to me.

Oh, gosh. I'll get something to clean this up.

- Just a second, okay? - Okay.

Goodness.

Just wait here for a moment.

Darn it.

Who is this?

Want to have dinner together later?

I know a famous pork cutlet place near Namsan.

I'm afraid I can't. I'm too busy-bee-bop-a-lula.

You said you were busy yesterday too.

And the day before that.

You're not avoiding me, are you?

No, of course not. I love pork cutlet, but...

Yodelayheehoo.

I really was busy yester...

Why isn't this working?

I was really busy yesterday... You go to Hawaii.

because we're prepping for the event.

Get ready. Mic check, 1, 2.

I've been patient so far, but turn off autocomplete and talk.

This stupid autocomplete, seriously. How do I fix this?

- Gosh. Yes? - Da Hae.

Here, at least put this on.

Oh, no, I couldn't...

Why do you look like that?

Didn't you just come from the factory?

What's with your outfit?

Well...

The supervisor accidentally spilled a container of sauce on me.

I have spare clothes in the call room,

so I was going to change later.

Didn't I tell you that would be a huge pain?

Doing all of that by hand is not an easy job.

But the kids invited for tomorrow are most excited about it.

Dondonchip.

It's a shame we can't use the machines...

because it is a limited edition.

- But... - What?

Why am I the only one who has to suffer...

and take all the heat?

Who's getting the award tomorrow?

The Excellent Work Ethic Award.

Who's getting it?

It's you, Ms. Round.

But Da Hee and Jun Seo are getting it too.

You should be thankful you are one of the three.

Honestly, I'm only...

saying this now.

But do you know...

the world of pain I went through to get you in there?

You're not even grateful.

Hold on.

So you don't want the award? Fine, I'll take you off the list.

No.

What about the delivery company?

Da Hee is taking care of that.

Da Hee was supposed to? Da Hee?

Where's Da Hee?

She's filming a company promo video.

She was chosen as an in-house model.

Right. They're showing that at the event tomorrow, right?

Who was the male model again?

Mr. Ko.

- It's Dr. Ham. - Right.

Dr. Ham?

They look good together.

They really do look good together.

It's like they hog all the good looks.

Tell me about it.

They look amazing together.

Now I see why they call Da Hee the princess of Marron.

I can totally see why.

Oh, please. A princess?

Hold on.

Oh, gosh. Hang on.

Cut!

Sir. This is a company promo video.

But right now, your expression is like...

You look like the chief mourner at a wake.

You looked so tragic, I almost bowed in condolence.

- So what am I supposed to do? - Whatever.

We'll have a voice-over on the video.

I'll read you the lines, so match your expression to them.

A place that leads the way in fun and wholesome food.

- The FDA? - Wrong!

Marron. A place of passionate camaraderie.

- The army. - Marron.

A place my soul longs for.

My bed in my room.

Marron. Forever Maron. Together with Maron.

I love you, Marron.

Show company pride in your face.

Like you actually love working here.

(Today is Happy Marron Day)

Like this?

I guess it's a three-day funeral.

The funeral's not over yet.

What's that now?

- Hey, Assistant Director! - Yes.

Why aren't you doing crowd control?

Why haven't you?

I'm sorry.

Excuse me, could you please step back?

- Gosh. - Hey, you!

I said to get back!

I said, get back!

Madam!

Madam? Me?

- Hurry up. - Get over here.

Just a moment.

By any chance...

What? Did he recognize me?

Ma'am, are they serving pork cutlet in the company cafeteria today?

- I'm sorry. Excuse me. - What's with her?

- Darn it. - What's wrong with her?

I could just die.

Isn't it hilarious?

Jung Da Hee, Jung Da Hae.

Our names are practically the same,

but she's "princess," and I'm "madam."

And you know what? I could even let that slide.

But...

he told me...

to get out of the way.

He said, "Madam, get out of the way."

- Are you laughing? - No.

I told you to put more effort into your appearance.

Based on what people wear, you can split them into two groups.

"Gosh, they must be well-off."

"Gosh, I hope they do better."

You guys are sometimes...

I bow to Buddha.

That's it. I'm just going to die.

It'll be easier.

No more embarrassment if I'm dead.

Now's not the time to die.

It's time for a transformation.

What?

Ta-da! Made in Boutique Magal.

I present a brand-new, unworn item, 100 percent silk cotton...

with the tags on.

I'll lend it to you as a special favor.

What am I supposed to do with this?

I heard there was a party tomorrow.

Isn't your team in charge of it?

Come on. It's hardly a party.

Don't tell me they're leaving you out.

- Are they icing you out too? - What?

You're wearing this tomorrow! Got it?

And you're getting an award.

It's the perfect day for a transformation.

What am I, a Power Ranger? Why would I transform?

Da Hae. Dr. Ham is...

someone who's...

always at the top of the real-time search list.

What's that supposed to mean?

He's the man of the hour.

The lead man gets the leading lady.

But looking the way you do now...

Hey, don't you want a shot with Dr. Ham?

(Ham Ji Woo)

The cafeteria has pork cutlets today.

For crying out loud.

What is he, a pork cutlet ambassador or something?

One second.

I heard you were serving pork cutlets today.

- Who told you that? - I'm sure someone said so earlier.

Pork cutlets are great and all,

but if we're seen eating together at the cafeteria,

wouldn't that look a little weird?

People might get the wrong idea.

The wrong idea about what?

No one's going to think anything of it.

(Jung Da Hae: F...)

What's this?

Goodness, my autocomplete is acting up again.

Anyway, I already had lunch.

Bye.

This...

seems pretty intentional.

It's just tteokgalbi. Would you want one?

No, I'm fine.

Thank you. Have a good one.

Oh, Hee Jung!

(Hwang Hee Jung)

Why are you taking...

Are you quitting?

Yes.

It just happened so.

So you didn't renew your contract?

It's not that I didn't. I couldn't.

You know how it is.

Oh, right.

You're leaving with no party? Why are you all alone?

They didn't even add me to the O.O group chat.

Do you really think they'd throw me a farewell dinner?

I'm not even holding my breath.

Our team did a great job wrapping up accounts,

and we passed the audit flawlessly,

so the company gave us a bonus.

You've all worked really hard, so treat yourselves to a nice meal.

- Thank you. - Let's not have pork anymore.

Should we try somewhere new this time?

Okay, if you all have a place you'd like to eat,

post suggestions in the chat. I'll put together a list.

Oh, gosh.

- We could get some nice beef... - We could have that.

Can we really get beef?

(30th Anniversary Event Seating Chart)

All right!

What's the key to tomorrow's event?

It's...

the seating chart.

Most important is Table One, known as the Marron VIP table.

Our top executives will be here, so all eyes will be on this table.

Who should be the stars of this table?

Let's hear some ideas.

Then we need someone who has common ground with them, right?

For the record,

the senior managing director and I went to the same high school.

I went to the same university.

But you were at a satellite campus, Ji Won.

- We had the same president. - Sure.

I served with him in the army.

He was exempt from military service.

Or at least, that's what I wish I could say.

Does everyone really want Table One?

Why?

You'd be sharing a table with him. Isn't that a little intimidating?

I'm fine with sitting anywhere.

What? Why would you say that?

- Dr. Ham will be at Table One too. - Dr. Ham.

There's an unofficial team legend about Table One.

If you sit there, you get promoted in a year.

Not that you're interested, of course.

"Of course?"

I'll have you know I'm quite ambitious myself.

Really? My mistake.

- Anyway, for tomorrow... - Hey.

Who has the Milk Tarte performance report?

I have it, but do you need it right now?

- You're not going to give it to me? - I'll get it right away, sir.

Hurry up!

Ms. Round.

You still haven't changed out of that?

Go change now!

This is a workplace, not a playground.

I just changed into this.

The color is pretty similar to the hygiene suit from earlier.

How is this even remotely similar?

Don't get mad.

It's a big day, so I'm being honest.

Besides, like you said yourself, it's an intimidating table,

so you really have to be dressed to the nines for it, you know?

So...

what you're saying is that I don't belong at a table like that.

I'm just saying that's how important the table is.

That's strange.

All this time, I thought I knew where I belonged,

but right now, I'm starting to have second thoughts.

Forget "knowing my place."

Got it?

Nope, I don't get it. Let's just be fair about this.

- What? - I'm sorry,

but I'm starting to want that important seat too.

So, what can we do?

There's only one way to settle this.

- Ready or not, rock-paper-scissors! - Rock-paper-scissors!

- Rock-paper-scissors! - Goodness!

- Rock-paper-scissors! - Rock-paper-scissors!

Ready or not, rock-paper-scissors!

Da Hae, let's make it best two out of three.

I knew paper would win.

Ji Song. That dress you showed me earlier.

Can you lend it to me...

Actually, no. I'll just buy it off you.

But I'll need your help.

Okay. See you after work, then.

(Assistant Manager Oh Dong Gyu)

How about that Thai place near the office?

We got a bonus, remember? Let's get something pricier.

Exactly. Let's go somewhere trendy.

(Marron Accounting Team)

(Oh Dong Gyu, Marron Kim Eun Jin, Marron Kim Hye Rin,)

(Marron Yoon Tae Young, Marron Jo Su Jin)

I just noticed. Why isn't Ji Song in here?

The thing is...

I'll go ahead and invite Ji Song.

(Kim Ji Song, Invite Contact)

What?

(Marron Assistant Manager Oh Dong Gyu)

This is the Accounting Team group chat.

(Assistant Manager Oh Dong Gyu)

How do I look?

I guess you can forget the oak tree.

Ta-da!

You're definitely going to be the star of the party tomorrow.

Goodness.

This is amazing.

Guys!

I actually look pretty good, don't I?

Come on, you look way better than just "pretty good."

So you can do your hair and makeup just like this...

again tomorrow, right?

You watched me, so you should be able to do it yourself.

Wait a minute. How am I supposed to do this myself?

You're a natural, and I'm all thumbs.

What?

Then what am I supposed to do?

Where should I put down the bedding?

Should I put it here? Or over there?

- I'm picky about where I sleep. - Don't be ridiculous.

- I'll put it down here. - Okay.

I'm your own personal cover artist

Any song you want to hear

From ballads to nursery rhymes

What am I doing here with this pain in my neck?

- I'm your one and only folk singer - I can't kill him, can I?

From romantic guitar ballads to all your dreams...

What's wrong?

Are you playing a funeral dirge? What's with you all of a sudden?

- Ju Man. - What?

I'm kind of talking to this girl,

but she won't grab a meal with me. What am I supposed to make of that?

Then I'd say you two aren't really a thing.

What if I want to be a thing with her?

You have to get a meal together.

- And if she won't grab a meal? - Then it's not a thing.

- If I want to be a thing with her? - I think we could do this all day.

- And if she won't grab a meal? - You little...

Let's drop it. I'm just not feeling it.

Fine, let's drop it.

Forget making a comeback and just be happy as the kids' president.

Your Kids' YouTube views are insane.

Look at this! You have 3.1 million views.

Gosh, Ji Woo-tube!

As long as you keep treating me to expensive tuna, we're good.

Are you messing with me right now?

Messing with you? You punk. You started it.

Hey, do you have any idea how many jobs I need just for rent?

Even wasting time with you like this is a luxury I can't afford.

Hey, don't be so dramatic.

- But how do I make it a thing? - Get out.

- What? - Are you not leaving?

- I'm leaving. - Leave, you jerk.

Leave, you jerk. Get lost.

Get out of here, you punk!

Ji Song, do you know a good place?

We might finally go somewhere trendy thanks to you, Ji Song.

Our team hasn't gone out together in a while.

"Our team?"

(Marron Accounting Team)

Go wash your face, and take off that dress already.

- I'm just enjoying the moment. - Enjoying what?

It feels like a magic spell that'll break at midnight.

Eun Sang, I honestly feel like I'm becoming Cinderella.

Not quite.

Cinderella's magic ends at midnight,

but for us, when the clock strikes midnight...

Ta-da! It went up again. Another 50 dollars.

That's amazing.

No more crypto talk. I hate it, so please stop.

But you're on your phone.

Eun Sang.

Do you really think Ji Song won't invest with us?

But the market's so hot right now.

We'll have to see.

But you won't just "wait and see," will you?

Of course not. I'm going to break her.

I'll make her do it, no matter what. That crazy brat.

You're like her mother.

Did you give birth to her?

I did.

What?

If I'd had her, she'd be much better.

Imagine if she took after me.

She'd be a judge or prosecutor.

Would she end up as just Kim Ji Song?

No talking trash about me to my face.

Gosh, sharp ears on that one.

(Ham Ji Woo)

Excuse me.

Can you get off the phone already?

What do you have so much to talk about?

Just a second.

Our team is in the middle of a very important conversation.

"Your team?"

(Marron Accounting Team)

(Our team hasn't gone out together in a while.)

Trendy places? I know all the best spots.

For steak, try Ristera in Seongsu-dong.

One bite is like a taste out of this world.

Lion in Hannam-dong has great risotto made by an Italian chef.

Ello Kitchen in Yeonnam-dong...

Ello Kitchen? The one with a six-month waiting list?

I can never get one either.

You want to go there? We can make it happen.

What are you talking about? They're totally booked for tomorrow.

Ji Song. You're not just bluffing, are you?

This team dinner is still a work function.

(Marron Accounting Team)

No, I didn't. I go there all the time.

You're a regular? So you can call and get us a table?

No way.

Then I guess our regular, Ji Song, can book the place for our dinner.

Good! Thanks, Ji Song.

Are you some kind of punk?

Excuse me?

You are a punk, aren't you? Unless you're a punk,

there's no way you could make someone feel this pathetic.

But you're getting the wrong idea.

Just because I'm always reaching out,

asking you out for a meal,

I think you're misreading this whole situation.

I was just being polite. That's all. I mean, you know how it is.

After what happened between us,

if we avoid each other, it will hurt.

So I was just trying to be friendly, but then you avoid me like this...

Oh, you're breaking up. Are you driving?

Yes. Look, if you're free, let's meet up.

We need to clear this up.

Besides, I'm near your place anyway.

Near my place, where? Are you in Sillim?

Right, Sillim. Yes, I'm right around there.

Oh, there I go again. I moved to Daebang-dong.

(Daebang)

Right, Daebang-dong. I'm right near the station there.

The closest station is actually Singil Station.

Right, Singil. That's exactly where I am.

Not sure where you are, but I happen to be with my friends.

Right, friends. Friends...

Friends? What are you, an idol group?

You all live together? Why are you hanging out so late?

Anyway, let's meet tomorrow.

I was planning to sit next to you at the event tomorrow.

We can have a meal together, and if the CEO's speech drags on,

we can trash-talk him a bit.

You don't like the sound of that?

Oh, you were just asking to be polite.

I guess I just didn't get the hint.

I thought you couldn't hear me.

Well, I don't know my schedule for tomorrow.

I'll need time to think about it.

Of course.

Then take your time and tell...

All right. Let's do it.

You thought about it for all of five seconds.

My apologies. I kept you waiting for so long.

So tomorrow,

we're definitely meeting.

And you'd better sit next to me.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

(Flowers)

(Marron Confectionery 30th Anniversary Celebration)

(Choi So Yul)

(Lee Sun Young)

(Baek Ji Yoon)

It's coming. How cute.

(Doctor Ham Ji Woo, Jung Da Hae)

(Jung Da Hae)

(Jung Da Hae)

(Jung Da Hae)

(CEO Kwak Ki Taek)

What are you doing? Why did you remove my name?

Oh, Da Hae. Oh, right.

The CEO is going to be here. He was supposed to be on a trip,

but he came back early.

- So? - What?

The CEO wants to sit next to Dr. Ham.

Yours is the only seat we can switch.

Here you go.

(Jung Da Hae)

Come on, that's not fair.

We should sit where we were assigned.

Excuse me? Are you saying you'll defy the CEO?

- No, that's not what I'm saying. - Oh, Mr. Kwak!

Where's my seat?

Right here, sir!

(CEO Kwak Ki Taek)

Right.

- Go on, have a seat. - Okay.

- Is there really no way? - I'm sorry, we're fully booked.

But it's my mother's lifelong dream.

Oh, I can't believe I gave birth to this little troublemaker.

You see, my mother was adopted when she was young...

by a family overseas.

So,

at a place that truly captures the feeling of her homeland...

This is an Italian restaurant.

She's Italian.

So, you see, she was adopted and brought to Korea.

Buongiorno.

Tiamo. Grazie. Knock it off, eh?

Knock it off, eh?

Knock it off, eh?

Grazie.

- Could you please come back later? - Sir.

Do you really want me to throw a massive pity party right here?

I'd make a scene and embarrass you, and people would start recording us.

And then post it all over YouTube.

Look.

I don't want to make you a viral sensation.

Mom, I'm so sorry.

I'm telling you, we are completely booked, ma'am.

Sir.

The seven o'clock party just canceled.

Kim Ji Song! Reservation for 6 at 7 p.m. tonight.

Wait, but you just said it was for you and your mother.

Hey, I made the reservation. No take-backs.

And also, if it's not too much trouble,

could you please pretend we're close?

Like I come here about five times a week...

and order the priciest tasting menu like it's nothing.

You know, like I'm one of your elegant regulars.

Excuse me?

Mamma mia! She's insane.

Thank you.

Okay, reservation's set.

Hey, we've got some time to kill. Let's go to the department store.

Why the department store?

Didn't you see the decor in there?

I've got to splurge to match the vibe.

Gosh, you lied about my nationality, and now you're excited?

Why lie about being a regular of an expensive restaurant...

in the first place?

Well, it's because...

- the group chat... - What do you possibly gain...

from lying just to show off?

What I gain?

Photos.

They're great for my social media. And since we're coworkers,

I thought we could get a nice picture together as a team.

A photo you post on social media, all dolled up at a fancy place.

Do you really think that's your life?

Real life is...

what happens outside of that photo, Ji Song.

Gosh, what's your point?

My point is, let's stop pretending...

and start living an authentic life.

- Why don't we do crypto... - Don't you dare bring up crypto.

I'm not listening. I don't want to!

- No! - Crypto!

- Stop it! - That kid, I swear.

But why haven't I heard from her? I hope she's doing all right.

Gosh.

(Baking happiness into everyone's daily lives)

Marron Confectionery.

Forever, Marron! Together, Marron!

We love you, Marron!

(Marron Confectionery)

We love you!

- Marron! - Marron!

Gosh, Dr. Ham, you're a natural on camera.

- Thanks. - Goodness.

I was told I looked like an actor back in the day.

You know Leslie Cheung?

They called me the Leslie Cheung of Gaepo-dong.

Way to disrespect the dead.

This table looks a little different from the others.

There are flowers,

and there's a cushion just for me?

You're right. It's almost as if someone prepared it.

Everyone, have you seen the movie, "Days of Being Wild?"

There's a scene where Leslie Cheung...

Is there anyone who can survive without our products?

Where are you sitting? I'm with Gaepo-dong's Leslie Cheung.

Did you just raise your hand over there?

Da Hae?

Oh, hi.

This seat is empty, right?

Yes.

Weren't you supposed to sit at Table One tonight?

Why did the CEO...

It's just how it worked out.

But you should be sitting up front. Why are you back here?

Because I wanted to sit with you.

I really want to get closer to you.

Oh...

Sure, it'd be nice to be friends, but...

Perfect. We can go up together to get our award later, right?

Oh, right, the award.

Sure, let's go up together.

Next, to recognize the hard work of all our employees,

we'll begin the awards presentation.

It's starting.

I'll announce the recipients right away.

Winners are Ms. Jung Da Hee, Mr. Yoon Jun Seo,

and Ms. Jung Da Hae from the Marketing Team.

Due to time constraints,

Ms. Jung Da Hee will accept the award for the team.

Ms. Jung Da Hee.

Jung Da Hee!

Nice.

Please come up to the stage.

Oh, well, it's...

What are you doing?

Go on. They're calling for you, Da Hee.

- We love you, Jung Da Hee! - We love you, Jung Da Hee!

- Picture-perfect Jung Da Hee! - Picture-perfect Jung Da Hee!

Marketing Team!

- Let's go! - Let's go!

Fourteenth Class!

- Fourteenth Class! - Fourteenth Class!

- Fourteenth Class! - Fourteenth Class!

- Fourteenth Class! - Fourteenth Class!

What a heartwarming moment with her colleagues' zealous support.

Please come join me on stage right here.

And now, for the award presentation.

(Excellent Work Ethic Award, Jung Da Hee and 2 others)

"The Excellent Work Ethic Award, Jung Da Hee and two others."

"For your diligent work ethic and responsibility in your duties,"

"you have been a shining example to your colleagues."

"In recognition of your contributions,"

"we are pleased to present this award."

I thought we were all supposed to accept this together.

I'm so happy to receive this award on such a meaningful day.

I'd especially like to thank everyone for their generous...

Oh, gosh.

My dress.

What are you doing? Why did you come in here?

Because you didn't answer my texts.

Because I didn't answer?

- Go on, get out of here. - What's wrong? Are you avoiding me?

You won't even look at me.

No, it's not that. It's just a complicated situation.

So what is this "complicated situation?"

Come on, seriously.

What's wrong with your face?

Gosh. My nose just started bleeding.

Seriously.

Serves you right.

What?

I'm just saying,

you did me wrong.

So now you're being punished.

What did I do that was so wrong?

You don't think it was?

Toying with someone's emotions like that?

What are you talking about?

But it's true.

You have me tied up in knots.

Can't you tell just by looking at me?

Unbelievable. Is he for real?

Playing with my heart like this?

Did you guys see Da Hee sitting at the CEO's table?

- I'm so jealous. - Tell me about it.

- Whatever. Let's just chill here. - Sounds good.

- This is uncomfortable. - Isn't this Da Hae's seat?

Where did she go? She was originally at Table One.

She switched earlier. I saw her go somewhere else.

But hey, did you guys see Da Hae today?

She came all dolled up, didn't she?

Seeing her sitting there with Da Hee was kind of funny, you know?

Da Hae was in that white dress...

and sitting next to Da Hee. She was kind of like...

the shredded radish they put under sashimi.

- What? Like hors d'oeuvre? - Ji Won, "hors d'oeuvre?"

A side dish. Let's stick to English.

Right.

What was that? Did you see that move?

Yes, something definitely moved.

Gosh, that scared me!

What is this?

- Gosh! - What?

What?

- Is someone in there? - Someone's in there?

- Someone's in there? - Lift the table.

That...

- What now? - Just turn.

- Turn? What do you mean, turn? - What's happening?

- Turn now. - Gosh.

You're making my head spin. What do I do?

- Go straight! - Straight?

- What's that? - What's that?

What do I do? Where do I go?

- Turn left. - Left? Turn left.

Do I keep going?

- Get out of the way! - Hold on.

Stop!

I hit something. I think it was a person.

Where's the door?

There it is! I see light! It's over there!

- Run! - Run!

Wait, what's that? Get down!

Get down!

Down again!

- Where do we go? - Over there. The emergency exit!

The emergency exit!

- Da Hae, we're almost there! - Darn it.

We just have to get past this. Hang in there.

Gosh, he and I have terrible teamwork.

Ms. Round?

What? Mr. Ko.

What do you think you're doing here, Ms. Round?

It's kind of a long story.

Why aren't you answering Mr. Kim's calls from the factory?

He said he's called you over 20 times.

What?

I didn't get any calls.

- But what's the problem? - "What's the problem?"

A hundred boxes were misdelivered. That's "the problem."

What address did you give to the delivery company?

Sorry?

Da Hee was the one who contacted the delivery company...

Da Hee is one of the award winners.

She's busy schmoozing with the CEO.

Of course, you're doing a great job.

I travel so much for work, so...

(Hajin Delivery, Missed Call, 21 More Notifications)

Shouldn't you have handled it, Ms. Round?

The kids and their guardians are here. What will you do about it?

I'm also...

The award...

Seriously.

I'm sorry.

Unbelievable.

How do we fix this?

Our next award is for the Achievement Award.

Hey.

Are you okay?

I guess.

Aside from being a little embarrassed, I'm okay.

It's actually kind of funny.

I mean, I just totally got humiliated, right?

It's not that funny.

Why not? It is!

I think it's funny.

That's right.

To be honest, I don't think it's funny either.

Can't I...

just laugh it off?

You don't think I got all dolled up in this fancy dress...

just to be humiliated like this, do you?

I was hoping for my own big moment, you know?

But it turns out that was just me being greedy,

and that everyone could see right through me.

Seriously,

I'm so embarrassed that I could just die.

So I'm just trying to laugh it off, but you can't take a hint, can you?

What were you hoping for?

Sorry?

You said you were waiting for your big moment.

What was it supposed to be?

Did you...

want to be the star of the ceremony or something?

Looks like I hit the nail on the head.

Now that's a little funny.

- What are you talking... - I think you're totally wrong.

I mean, think about it.

Does wearing a fancy dress make you the star?

You have to do something amazing to be the star.

But when it comes down to it,

you haven't done anything yet, have you?

So what's there to be embarrassed about?

What can I...

- possibly do? - Anything.

- You pick a fight so easily. - I'm done trying harder!

You're the type to flip a table and run for it if you had to.

- Lift the table. - What?

You can do anything you set your mind to.

The way I see it,

you're the type who can turn any place into your own stage.

At that moment, it hit me.

Sweetie, over here!

Right here!

Da Hae.

Mom! When did you get here?

- Did you see me? - Of course I did.

How'd you even see me?

I was all the way in the corner of the stage.

All I could see was my daughter.

You're always the brightest star, wherever you are.

- Really? - Yes.

Actually, I wasn't just standing there.

I was doing a bit of acting.

A branch, trembling in the wind.

Do you want to see?

Shiver! What do you think? I'm pretty good, right?

You're the best!

No matter where I am,

no matter what I wear, I can be magnificent.

I'm someone who can't be defined by a mere dress.

Someone who can do absolutely anything.

Even earlier, I thought we were doing a lion mask dance.

Seriously, our performance was Intangible Cultural Heritage-level.

- The restaurant. - What?

- Where's the restaurant? - It's on B1.

Please help me.

I'm ready to do whatever it takes.

Please stop by.

It hurts.

Hey kids, that hurts. Stop it.

- Hello? - Do one part-time job for me.

Yes, that's my dream. To only have one part-time job.

I have to go wait tables now.

I wonder when I'll ever be able to realize my musical vision.

That vision? This kids' president will make it happen for you.

- Get over here. - What?

(Enderion)

You want us not to tell Ji Song...

we moved the restaurant for our team dinner?

It's her regular spot anyway.

We can go with her another time.

But still, that seems a little harsh.

She tried hard to get that reservation...

since we all wanted to go there.

And she seemed genuinely happy to be invited to the group chat.

Can you get off the phone already?

What do you have so much to talk about?

Just a second.

Our team is in the middle of a very important conversation.

She's always posting memes in chat and never misses a chance to say hi.

She's just walking on eggshells. She knows she's the odd one out.

She knows she doesn't fit in.

I don't get why we added Kim Ji Song...

to the group chat in the first place.

We only got the team incentive because of our hard work, right?

She's just an office operator. As if she did anything.

You've got a point there.

What do you think you're doing?

My bad.

- Darn it. - Oh, no.

Kang Eun Sang, you're so pathetic.

When you didn't even know anything,

you went and lectured her like you knew better.

Gosh, why isn't she picking up?

Wei Lin! Guess where I am right now?

Ta-da!

I'm at my team dinner!

Lucky you, honey. That place is gorgeous.

But not as pretty as you, Ji Song.

Beautiful!

Hang on a second!

(Eun Sang)

(Can I call you back later?)

Honey, we should come here together when you're in Korea.

This place is so beautiful.

All right, kids!

I am so sorry.

The gift we were so excited to give you,

Dondonchip, the pork cutlet flavor.

Unfortunately, because of a problem on our end,

we can't...

give them out today.

- Snacks! - But we...

Hold on!

(30th Anniversary Celebration Snack Giveaway for Kids)

Isn't that Dr. Ham?

That's Dr. Ham.

Dr. Ham, what's going on?

The microphone, please.

What's with the guitar?

An impromptu showcase for a brief break.

Flying over Mount Everest's peak

Zooming on past the stratosphere

Life is a war, but who cares?

I'm flying through the starlight

So sick of the same old boring day

Surrounded by all these tense people

I just go and change the channel

They keep on talking

But I'm not interested in that at all

That one place shining ever so bright

That's what really catches my eye

Going round and round

The Earth keeps on spinning

- When I'm going round - What? Dr. Ham is singing?

He's actually pretty good.

I think my kid listens to this song on YouTube.

That's right. So does my nephew.

- Right? - Yes.

- This song was in my algorithm too. - Really?

Gosh, the kids really love this. They're all singing along.

- Round and round - Round and round

- Spinning round and round - Spinning round and round

- Round and round - Round and round

- Spinning round and round - Spinning round and round

- He's so good! - Bravo!

That's awesome!

Dr. Ham, you're the best!

One more song! Come on, sing another one!

Gosh.

If the pork cutlet snacks won't do, we'll have to serve the real thing.

Thirty pork cutlet specials, coming through!

That looks delicious.

You're amazing! How did you even think of this?

Is there anything you can't do?

What a relief.

Thank you so much, Da Hae.

If it weren't for you, our team would've been in huge trouble.

You saved our necks.

We just got lucky with the cafeteria menu.

They just happened to be serving pork cutlets.

The side dish was just excellent today.

Right?

I guess that's the power of social media.

I was so surprised. Did you see them all singing along?

It felt like a Bruno Mars concert.

The Bruno Mars of preschoolers.

Ham Ji Woo Mars.

It kind of sounds Japanese, doesn't it? Anyway...

Excuse me, ma'am.

This is last call.

Okay.

(Maron Accounting Team)

(Assistant Manager Jo Su Jin has left the chat.)

What?

(Kim Hae Rin has left the chat.)

(Kim Ji Song, Assistant Manager Oh Dong Gyu)

(Assistant Manager Oh...)

(Assistant Manager Oh...)

(Marron Accounting Team)

Forget it.

It's obvious what's happening.

Why even bother asking?

- All right, let's dig in. - This looks so good.

- It smells amazing. - I'm going to enjoy this.

Hold on a second.

Hold on. Ji Song isn't here yet.

I'll shoot her a quick text.

Wait.

(Chats)

(Marron Yoon Tae Young has left the chat.)

What?

Wait, why did everyone leave the group chat?

Oh, that?

After thinking about it, since we all have our own lives,

a group chat seemed unnecessary.

If it's something important, we can just text each other.

Wait, but that means Ji Song has no idea...

- I'll give her a quick call. - Wait.

Ji Song said she was meeting her boyfriend today.

Don't call. Read the room.

Oh, really?

- Let's just eat without her. - Okay.

- Should we make a toast? - Yes.

All right, cheers!

- Cheers. - Mr. Oh, you too.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Kim Ji Song.

Ji Song.

Eun Sang?

Gosh, my knees.

What are you doing here?

So you've been in here...

eating pasta,

and pizza,

drinking wine,

and getting that perfect shot.

And while you're probably feeling full and happy,

I'm absolutely starving.

Let's go get a bite to eat. Okay?

Why? I just ate. I'm stuffed.

Because I'm hungry. I'm the one who's starving.

- What do you want to eat? - What?

- I think my knees are shot. - Oh, come on.

This is exhausting.

People can rave about Western food all they want,

but nothing beats Korean food.

You got that right.

Seriously, why are you so obsessed with these team dinners?

It's just a meal with your coworkers.

What's the big deal?

Besides, you eat with us all the time.

Come on.

You guys aren't my coworkers.

You're my family.

And it's good to get along...

with my actual colleagues too, you know?

It's not like we have to be enemies or anything.

They even invited me to their chat, so I thought...

they felt the same way.

She's just walking on eggshells. She knows she's the odd one out.

She knows she doesn't fit in.

You see...

- "O.O." - "Oh?"

They call Ji Song O.O?

Oh, try some of this stir-fried squid.

This is delicious, isn't it?

- Okay. - Eat up.

Gosh, I had no idea.

When Da Hae and I were talking about being off-cycle hires,

she must have been dying inside.

So...

So, O.O...

O, what?

Oh, where on your face do you think you should get work done?

I'm pretty enough as I am.

What's up with you? What is it you're trying to say?

I'm trying to say, O.O...

Meanwhile, the cryptocurrency market is seeing a remarkable surge.

Various cryptocurrencies are posting huge gains day after day,

grabbing the attention of investors.

Enderion in particular is surging.

Let's take a look at today's chart.

(Enderion price trend)

(Enderion, 800 dollars)

It's skyrocketing!

After my first album failed, I got a job right away.

I decided to quit music for good.

I sold my guitar and bought a pair of dress shoes back then,

and it felt like...

I was stepping on a pebble in those shoes.

It just kept rolling around, getting under my foot.

To me, that pebble was just like my music.

It was definitely hurting me,

but I didn't have the guts to take it out.

But I also didn't have the guts to just shake it out of my shoe.

I walked on with a pebble in my shoe,

and that's how I got to where I am.

That dress of yours...

is just like these shoes to me.

They're expensive and nice,

but wearing them doesn't make me a star.

Because I'm still not where I truly want to be,

doing what I truly want to do.

So...

how expensive were those shoes? Were they designer?

Is that all you got from my story? That the shoes were expensive?

For me,

I'd still love...

to have things like that, at least once.

The kind of dress Song Hye Kyo wore.

The kind of car Jun Ji Hyun drives.

And the apartment Kim Tae Hee lives in.

I get that the real stars are...

amazing without all that stuff...

in my head,

but my heart just isn't there yet.

You're so materialistic.

Oh, gosh. Was it that obvious?

I'll have to take you somewhere really expensive next time.

There's a next time?

What, so there's no next time? What's up with that?

Are you a punk?

We should get going now.

Already? Come on, let's stay a little longer.

Hey, listen. Let's at least grab coffee over there.

But I'm about to miss my last train.

But it'll be fine if you walk me to the station.

In that case, I'll run with you to the station.

I run 100m in 12 seconds. I'm crazy fast.

Sometimes you're so great, but then at times like this...

But then what?

You're a total bust.

A bust? What are you talking about?

Gosh, hold on a second.

Just a second.

What's going on? You've been acting weird.

Does something hurt?

No, I think there's something in my shoe.

Again? In such expensive shoes.

I got a call. Shake that out.

- Hello? - It's skyrocketing!

Gosh, you scared me!

- Da Hae! It's skyrocketing! - What?

Wait. Just a second. Hang up.

(Enderion, 800 dollars)

No way!

See? This is why.

What?

I endured it, fearing you'd run off.

Because I wanted to keep walking with you.

Dr. Ham.

But why me?

Why do you think?

Why do you think I'm acting this way?

Da Hae.

The pebble from Dr. Ham's shoe...

must've rolled right into my heart.

Isn't a rolling pebble's sound supposed to be a clatter?

So why do I keep hearing "thump?"

No. It's because my crypto price went up.

It's all because of the crypto.

(Epilogue)

Do the team members ever eat together?

What do you guys usually get?

Is pork cutlet a bad idea?

We love pork cutlets. We all go out for them for lunch.

You do?

Then Namsan would be the perfect spot.

But it's probably too far to go for lunch.

Does someone need to like pork cutlets?

Is it...

Ms. Round?

Ms. Round?

Oh, it's Da Hae's nickname.

It's like a pet name, you know.

Jung Da Hae's nickname is "Round?" Why?

Is it because she's round? That's hilarious.

But she doesn't seem to be the round type.

And neither is her personality.

And when she gets mad, she could kill you with a glance.

That's the kind of look she has.

But what do I know?

- What's with him? - So, any other nicknames?

Hey, that expression is perfect.

- Hey, get the shot! Quick! - No, not really.

That expression right there is pure company loyalty.

But...

Director, I don't think it's the company he's in love with.

(To the Moon)

(Special thanks to Zhang Hao for his cameo)

With the Averages...

Put your hands up!

We came here to splurge for once.

A little splurge like this won't hurt once in a while.

- Hey, not bad. - Get into crypto.

No more crypto talk, or I'm going home.

Hand over your phone.

I'll just hold onto it until tonight.

- Hey, it's not in here. - What?

This is exactly why you shouldn't have collected all our phones!

What do you think you're doing?

What if it tanks and we can't check?

Are you trying to completely ruin our trip?

Help me.

Da Hae!

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)