Original subtitles

Yes, the introduction on the first page.

That's the work we put into our product...

Oh, is that so?

The test revealed a score of 99 percent.

In order to gain trust from our customers,

we let them use the vacuum for free first.

The return rate was lower than we anticipated...

which gave us more confidence in our product.

We're also getting ready to sell it on a home shopping channel,

and it's already being sold in I-MARTs.

Meanwhile, Phillip is developing a newer model.

Is that so?

Yes.

Where did you get the money to do that?

We received funding from the Small Business Support Center.

I see.

So for what reason did you want to see us today?

I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news,

but I thought you should know.

TM Electronics...

is putting together a certification of contents.

A certification of contents?

Are you about to sue us for damages of something?

I'm not sure,

but it's hard for small businesses...

to win against larger corporations in court.

It's also impossible to stay afloat during the trial.

TM's trying to pressure you into giving up the company.

Anyway,

you should be prepared for what's to come.

Why...

are you telling us this though?

Believe me or not,

I wanted to do my best to help Cheongil...

get back on its feet.

I'm sorry...

that this is how things had to end.

It's not something you could've done...

on your own.

Hello, Mr. Kim.

What? The components?

Mr. Kim!

Why? What's the matter?

That was Mr. Kim.

He told us that he won't be able to give us any extra components.

The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.

He won't pick up.

I think I should go see him.

I'll talk to you next time.

I think I need to go with her.

Okay, go ahead.

(Episode 14)

(Cheongil Electronics)

Mr. Park.

Back when our company was under sequestration,

I said some harsh things to you.

It was because I had heard some rumors about you,

and I was really furious back then.

It might be a little too late to say this,

but I'd like to apologize.

I'm sorry.

Have a good day.

Hey, Ms. Choi.

What? Why all of a sudden?

Okay, bye.

What's up?

Mr. Park and Mr. Na also can't give us the components.

Their office is on our way there, so let's go see Mr. Park first.

Okay.

(Cheongil Electronics)

The raw materials are more expensive now.

You need to pay us more for the components.

How much?

We need a 30 percent increase.

30 percent?

You know it's impossible for us to pay that much.

How about 10 percent?

Or maybe 15 percent?

I really wanted to help you guys out.

I'm sorry.

The price of the raw materials has increased so much.

Yes.

I see.

Okay, I understand.

Bye.

Mr. Kim isn't in the office.

And they don't even know when he'll be back.

- Is he still not picking up? - No.

They refused to sell us the components?

What if we have to cancel the home shopping launch?

I already picked a firm for our product introduction video.

Should I ask them to make the video or not?

If I were to ask that to President Lee,

she'd probably tell me to do what I think is right.

I'll expect this to blow over then...

and formally make the request.

Yes, of course.

We'll make sure everything goes as planned.

Should we look for companies that can provide us...

with substitutes?

Even if we do, it's not going to be easy.

Anyway, I'm sure there will be a way,

so let's try everything we can.

- Sure. - Got it.

I'm sorry about this,

but I can't accept orders in the thousands.

You need to order at least 10,000.

Over 10,000?

So even though we only need 2,000 pieces,

we have to at least order 10,000?

That's right. You see,

we buy our raw materials by 10,000 units too.

I know that's how it should be.

You only accepted our small orders...

because we've built a good relationship.

Is there perhaps another reason behind this though?

Well...

- Eun Woo. - You're here.

- Have you been well? - Yes.

So did you look into it?

Mr. Lee Jong Beom...

has been meeting the presidents of Cheongil's partners.

He offered them a deal with TM...

and asked them to sever ties with Cheongil.

To not deliver any more products?

What on earth is this jerk planning?

All right. Good job. I'll be in touch.

Hold on.

When will I get a job at TM?

I said I'll be in touch, so be patient.

You should at least tell me how long I should wait.

I'm running out of money and I have nowhere to go.

I'm betting my life on you.

Just like TM planned,

Cheongil will soon go under and be bought by Seongwoo.

I did everything you ordered me to do.

I'm worried...

that you'll kick me to the curb now that I've served my purpose.

Kick you to the curb?

What on earth are you talking about?

Once I get rid of the useless people and grab hold of the reins,

I'll make sure you get everything you want.

You can even pick where you want to work.

I could even get you a portion of TM's shares.

Can I trust you on this?

Unbelievable.

Eun Woo, I got Ji Na a job at Seongwoo, didn't I?

And what did she do?

Before Oh Man Bok could sell Cheongil to Nasan Corporation,

she mangled the deal.

Are we good then?

Sure.

Just be patient, and I'll be in touch.

Sure.

- I'll get going then. - Right.

Good night.

He stopped the parts from being delivered?

Yes.

Why would we do something so reckless?

This must've been his plan all along.

I was treading lightly to not cause any trouble,

but we need to wrap this up before he ruins everything.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Park...

We need to speed things up a little.

What did you find?

The former Manager of General Affairs...

and the plant manager of Cheongil testified in our favor.

Okay.

This should be enough.

- What about you? - I'm sorry, sir.

Unbelievable.

You know, I actually knew this would happen.

You being this way won't change anything.

Get a grip on yourself.

- Good job, Ms. Koo. - Please don't mention it.

This should be enough.

Ms. Koo,

for what purpose are you doing this?

I told you before.

This is to help the employees of Cheongil.

Are you sure you mean...

what you just said?

Who cares if I mean it or not?

TM already decided to have Seongwoo acquire Cheongil.

Whether we do this or not,

this takeover will happen.

(President Oh Man Bok)

(President Oh Man Bok)

(Decline)

I'll get going.

(Did you solve the issue...)

(Did you solve the issue you've been having with your parts?)

What was that?

We found another company,

but they're backed up right now.

They can only provide the parts in a few months.

What? In a few months?

Our vacuum cleaners must be...

at the JC Home Shopping storage in 10 days.

If we don't meet the deadline, our slot which I worked hard for...

will be canceled.

How about we ask our partners...

once again?

Didn't the other partners refuse our orders too?

I think it's a long shot.

Right.

Let's keep doing our best to find a way...

out of this.

- Sure. - Got it.

No matter how I think about it,

we won't meet our deadline...

without your help.

I know I have no right to,

but I wanted to ask you once more.

However, I'm choosing not to since...

I didn't want to harass you.

If this is how it'll be,

then the subcontractors will keep on...

being pushed around.

What can I do though when that's the reality?

I understand as the weaker party myself.

I would've done the same thing too.

We will get the parts another way, so do not feel guilty.

I know I asked you for too much...

just so that we could stay afloat.

I'm sorry.

You're home.

Were you asleep?

Did you catch a cold?

No.

This is why I told you not to greet me outside.

It's why I stayed home today.

Go and wash up.

I'll reheat the soup for you.

It's fine. I can do it myself.

I'm feeling fine.

I bet it was another exhausting day.

No, not at all.

Mr. Yoo's right.

At this rate, it'll be a vicious cycle.

We can't kill Cheongil...

just to save ourselves.

Still, you want to refuse TM's deal...

and help Cheongil?

I can't do that.

We know Cheongil's vacuum cleaner is good.

We should help each other in times of need.

If we don't, who will?

It's not like TM gave us a written contract.

Well...

Unless they say they want to write up a contract,

we can't ask them to write it up first.

Exactly.

Isn't a written contract...

the most basic thing?

But we can't even ask for that.

Does that make sense?

That's true,

but it's not only big corporations that abuse their authority.

Contractors and subcontractors...

are worse if anything.

Anyway, I can't do it.

This is too hard.

You're up early.

Hey.

At home, you're my sister-in-law, at work, you're the president.

We have such an odd relationship.

Right?

Why are you up so early?

There's nothing to do at the office anyway.

You can't even get the parts.

Still, I can't do nothing.

True.

Sun Shim. Want to know a way the company can do well?

What is it?

Bottom line,

you need to feed the laborers good food...

to increase productivity.

This is the truth.

I'm not complaining about the food.

This is a proposal for increasing productivity...

and company development. It'll really work.

It got cold.

- Hey. - Hi.

I finished up to here.

You just have to do the kids' beds.

Thanks.

I have to go in early. Bye.

- Work hard. - Okay.

- See you later. - Thanks.

Okay.

She seriously doesn't understand business.

She's so clueless.

I keep giving her advice as someone with more experience,

but she isn't ready to accept them.

Aren't you going to work?

We can't get the parts.

There's nothing to do.

Stop it.

Stop it!

Go in that car.

- Hello. - Hello.

Are you heading out now?

Yes. I'll get the parts,

so don't worry.

- Okay. Drive carefully. - Thanks.

Ms. Choi. Can we talk?

Make sure the workers aren't upset...

because we can't get the parts.

Talk to them for us.

Okay. I'll do that.

But... Is something wrong?

No.

I'm having some family problems.

My kid won't go to school and is working odd jobs.

She says she'll make money and do what she wants.

She says to stay out of it.

I want to smack her.

But I haven't done anything for her,

so I can't say anything.

It's the nature of the job.

I had to work weekends and overtime often,

so I couldn't take care of her.

I wasn't there for her when she needed her mom.

I'd like to support her somehow before it's too late,

but I have no money.

My husband sold his taxi.

Sorry. What am I babbling about?

Anyway,

things are a bit tough right now.

I heard from a subcontractor...

that Youngil...

offered you a factory manager position.

Is that true?

When did you hear that?

Yes.

So?

Are you thinking about it?

What the point? I can't go now anyway. How could I?

Why not?

You should go if that's going on at home.

Why do you work?

You endure it for your family no matter how hard it is.

Still.

You came back too. How can I leave?

You've done enough.

No one would blame you.

Think of your family...

and don't feel guilty. It's okay.

Is Ms. Choi...

leaving then?

I don't know what she'll decide to do.

Whether or not the company needs them,

everyone has their own life.

Losing people...

is something you'll have to get used to.

I'm positive this was made in Korea.

Why? Because I made it.

If you place an order, we'll give it to you right here and now.

Here. Miss Lee.

You know,

the more I see you lately, the more I'm proud of you.

Thank you, Miss Lee.

Okay, okay, okay. We have good news. We have good news.

There was someone Mr. Yang knew at the factory in Pyeongtaek,

so we got enough of the D3 part.

- Yes. - Really?

- That's great. - Right?

We're running around like mad,

so we'll have good news again very soon.

- Thank you. - Sure.

Well...

Have a nice day.

- Ms. Choi. - Hey.

Mr. Yoo told me everything.

Oh, I see.

I was really worried that if you leave,

the factory might not function properly.

But I just decided to accept whatever you choose to do.

We'll do our best to hang in there.

So don't worry.

If the company does well, I'll scout you back right away.

Okay, thank you for saying that.

Are you going to come with me to visit Mr. Oh tomorrow?

Yes, of course.

Thank you, Mr. Jang.

I'll send an employee to China as fast as possible.

Okay, stay healthy.

See you.

Hello.

My gosh, look at you people.

What are you all doing here? You should be at work.

He looks perfectly fine.

You're right. I guess he's finally back on his feet.

Did you think I'd die that easily?

I'm Oh Man Bok.

You should get better and return to the company.

You're the president now. What am I going to do there?

Feed May? Work as a guard?

You can work as the guard...

while our former accountant works as the president.

It's quite a nice picture.

My gosh, come on.

But seriously, what's wrong with you guys?

Why are you holding onto a company I'd been trying to give up?

Do you know how shocked I was to hear that...

after I woke up from a coma?

Well, let me explain.

That was never our initial plan.

Right when we were about to give up, Miss Lee came and stood her ground.

And just when we thought we no longer had any hope,

Mr. Yoo suddenly showed up.

I appreciate all your hard work.

Back when I was...

trying to settle a deal in China,

there was this Korean Chinese who helped me out.

And I got back in touch with him.

I think we might be able to settle an export deal...

with a company in Taiwan.

So I'm planning to visit Taiwan.

It's not a huge deal,

but if we get the down payment, I think we might be able...

to take care of what's urgent.

You can't do that, Mr. Oh.

You haven't even recovered yet. You can't travel overseas.

Gosh, I'm just really bored.

Mr. Yoo, why would you raise your voice at a patient?

If you're a patient, you should be getting good rest.

Gosh, that's enough. You should go back to the office.

- Get back to work already. - Okay.

What if you collapse again?

Then I'll just get hospitalized again.

Mr. Song, make sure you feed May once you get to the office.

Ms. Jung always feeds May right on time. Don't worry.

- Really? - Yes.

If we want to settle a deal with a company in Taiwan,

one of us needs to go and meet up with them.

We can't let Mr. Oh go there.

So I'm thinking maybe I should go instead.

You can't leave the company right now.

Is it okay if I go?

Ms. Kim speaks good English and even speaks a little Chinese.

What?

I just said, "I'll do my best" in Chinese.

My sister lives in Taiwan, so I've been there several times.

If you let me go there, I'll do my best.

That's good news. It'd be great if you could go.

Oh, you don't get it.

It means "Don't mention it" in Chinese.

Congratulations. I never got to go on a business trip abroad.

Congratulations.

When does she need to go?

They want to meet us as soon as possible.

So she should go as soon as she can.

Wait a second.

Then who's going to take over Ms. Kim's work?

How about we let Ms. Park take over?

Ms. Kim used to be her mentor.

And she's very good and accurate with taking care of things online.

That's a good idea. You should take over, Ms. Park.

Will that be okay?

Yes, of course.

I promise I'll do my best.

Then I'll tell her what she needs to do...

and be on my way as soon as I can.

Okay, then. That's settled.

Thankfully, we found a subcontractor for the D3 part.

Let's try hard to find subcontractors...

for the rest of the parts.

- Okay. - Okay.

I'm going to Taiwan.

No, it happened all of a sudden.

I'm the only person at work who speaks Chinese.

Yes, of course.

Right.

Hey, I'll call you back a little later.

Remember when we visited I-Mart together?

I would've had a really hard time if I was alone that day.

Thanks to you, I was able to cope with it.

Thank you so much.

Your ex-girlfriend has bad taste in men.

She'll forever regret having broken up with you.

Does that mean you have good taste in men?

Don't overreact.

But I can always be...

your friend.

Okay?

The time in Taiwan is an hour faster than here.

Thank you.

If you're a patient, you should be getting good rest.

Gosh, that's enough. You should go back to the office.

- Get back to work already. - Okay.

What if you collapse again?

Then I'll just get hospitalized again.

Mr. Song, make sure you feed May once you get to the office.

Ms. Jung always feeds May right on time. Don't worry.

- Really? - Yes.

Seo Eun.

Will you sit down for a second?

I have something to tell you.

What is it?

You see,

I thought...

I was doing my best to live a proper life.

But I guess there are some things that just can't be done with effort.

I was neither a good mother...

nor a good wife.

What's going on?

What's with you all of a sudden?

The thing is,

I wanted to let you do everything you ever wanted to do.

I wanted to support you before it became too late.

So I thought of transferring to a place that pays more money.

But the thing is,

the company I'm working for right now...

isn't doing very well, so I don't think I can do that.

Seo Eun.

I'm...

I'm really sorry.

I was never around to be attentive enough...

to help you do the stuff you wanted.

I was...

never there for you when you really needed me.

I'm really sorry about that.

I'm terribly sorry,

but please give me a little more time.

It'll be the last time.

If you give me a little more time...

and be patient with me,

I'll do right by you.

I'll do my best so that...

I never have to apologize to you again,

so please give me some more time.

Just until things pick up at the company I work at.

Please wait a little longer, all right?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, honey.

Sir, please. Help us out this one time.

Please. You'll be saving all of us.

- Don't be like this. - Sir, please.

You're only dragging us down with you.

I'm truly sorry,

but if this home shopping deal falls through,

I might never see my daughter again.

Sir, I'm begging you.

Gosh, you're killing me.

All right, fine. Just let go for a second.

Mr. Song, I'm terribly sorry about this.

I really can't help you,

but here's someone who can.

(Kim Dae Gyu)

I'll give him a call.

Thank you so much, sir.

We should really meet up for drinks this time.

- It'll be my treat. - Gosh, save it. I'll buy.

Sorry?

Thank you!

- Mr. Myung. - Yes?

Have you heard...

from any of the other companies that supply parts?

No. I'm sorry.

Gosh, don't be. You got us the D3 part, remember?

What about the other parts though?

Exactly. We're running around trying to find...

all of the right pieces of this puzzle,

but it hasn't been easy.

Yes, I know.

When will you stop fooling around and do some actual work?

I'm back, sir.

You're back.

I found a company that can provide us...

with the parts we were getting from Mr. Park.

I went to Mr. Park...

and demanded that he give us the parts.

He then went on about the elevated costs...

and how sorry he was for not being able to help us.

I said it was fine and had turned my back when...

he introduced me to another company.

What? Really?

President Lee, I already called the company...

on my way back here,

and the parts will be shipped by tomorrow.

This is great, sir.

This was nothing.

All we need are the parts we were getting from Mr. Kim.

- Exactly. - Let's give it up for Mr. Song.

- Gosh, please. - Louder!

You did great, sir.

Seo Eun,

- let me carry your bag. - It's fine.

Gosh, it's cold.

You should bundle up.

Let's go.

Mom,

don't look for another job just to please me.

It'll only burden me.

Why will it burden you?

It's fine.

You're the reason why I work hard anyway.

It's all right.

Dad apologized for not being attentive too.

Also, he'll only be going to the Go club once a week.

He will never quit playing Go.

President Lee.

Me?

You know what?

I made my decision.

Will you be taking that plant manager position?

Yes.

But not now, sometime later.

Ms. Choi!

I'm sorry about all this.

I made you worry for no reason.

What about the parts?

We still don't have the ones that were provided by Mr. Kim,

so the factory is at a standstill.

What? A standstill?

Do we not have parts to make any more vacuums?

We don't which is why we haven't been able to make any.

Should I? Really?

I should.

Are you going to request for a delay?

I have to. There's no other way.

We should wait a while longer.

We did everything to get the parts, but we failed.

Even if we got them right now,

meeting the deadline will be a miracle.

If we can't provide the vacuum cleaners on time...

and mess up the show,

we will never get a second chance.

I think...

you should call them.

If there's no way to meet the deadline,

we should tell them before it's too late.

I'm upset about losing out on this chance,

but there will still be more chances for us.

He's right.

There are other home shopping channels...

and online sites.

We still have that promotion event at I-MART.

He's right. Mr. Kim can bring good news from Taiwan.

Right.

So let's do the best we can...

while not letting every little thing get to us.

Sure.

Right.

(Donghan Corporation)

They're here. We have them!

- We have the parts. - What?

What? The parts are here?

What?

Hurry.

My gosh.

Donghan sent us the parts.

Gosh, stop that.

Okay.

Good.

No way. Let's carry them in.

(Cheongil Electronics)

Mr. Kim.

Thank you so much.

If you had just insisted that we help you,

I wouldn't have.

But I was very grateful that you were being...

so understanding of our situation.

If we don't help each other, who will?

Cheongil needs to do well...

so that our company can survive as well.

So please do your best.

Yes, we will do our utmost.

Okay.

Mr. Kim.

Thank you.

When our company was struggling,

we survived because you placed orders with us.

We grew our companies together like that for years.

Yes.

Times are so different now.

It's hard enough to survive myself. Loyalty and ethics...

are hard to maintain.

Still, if I keep acting that way,

our company...

will end up being treated the same way Cheongil was.

That made me realize...

I needed to be brave.

Even the young Sun Shim...

remained loyal to us.

As someone more experienced in life and business,

I can't lose face in front of her.

You're so fast.

We finished over there.

Okay.

Mr. Yoo.

Everyone worked hard all night long.

How about a bowl of hot soup before going home?

- That sounds good. - Yes.

The person who suggests it buys, right?

- Let's go! - Yes!

- Mr. Song! - Mr. Song!

We need to fit the circuit...

into this design,

but I don't know how.

I don't know much about industrial design.

In the past, the machinery team and the circuitry team handled it.

It's not like we can hire new people right now.

What about Mr. Myung?

Mr. Myung?

You know he went to engineering school.

He said before that he was interested in industrial design.

Should I ask him?

You don't need to ask every little thing.

I don't want to do as I wish and make a mistake again.

You can't learn without making mistakes.

If a problem arises, you fix it.

You learn from experience.

- You're doing well. - Okay.

Me? Would I actually be of help?

Of course. I think it would be right up your alley.

It's something I've always wanted to do,

so I'll do my best.

I'll finish up what I was working on quickly,

and go to the lab.

- Thank you. - Sure.

Okay. I'll do my very best.

Thank you, ma'am.

This is the main board.

Yes, this is the standard main board.

The circuits you see here need to go on this.

Here.

For the new product, this is the design...

of the main board.

We need to fit this into this...

Thank you.

(Demand for Refund of Investment and Damages Due to Contract Termination)

Mr. Yoo.

TM sent over the details...

of their demand.

They're demanding the four million dollars...

they invested...

and 2 million in damages for a total of 6 million dollars.

The contract should be in Mr. Oh's office. Should I look for it?

Yes. Study the contract carefully first.

Okay.

I guess...

seeing these things don't scare you anymore.

To be honest, it is a bit intimidating,

but not as much as it used to be.

Kick you to the curb?

What on earth are you talking about?

I got Ji Na a job at Seongwoo, didn't I?

And what did she do?

Before Oh Man Bok could sell Cheongil to Nasan Corporation,

she mangled the deal.

Just be patient, and I'll be in touch.

(Local Disk)

(Voice Recording)

Hello?

Mr. Yoo.

Can we meet right now?

- Hello. - Hey.

Do you want a drink?

Sure.

So?

Are you looking for a job?

Yes.

You called me...

not too long ago, remember?

You asked how I was doing and said let's get a drink.

I did.

I thought no one...

would think about a jerk like me.

But the fact that you called...

made me feel really guilty...

and grateful.

It was a whole mix of emotions.

I have nothing,

and I didn't want to suffer.

I wanted to live in style.

But I couldn't find a way.

I'm sorry. I mean it.

I didn't mean to do it.

But before I realized it,

I was a total scumbag.

I'm sorry.

I didn't think...

I could bear it if I didn't do at least this much.

What is this?

I can't explain to you. You'll know when you take a look.

I'm a little busy, so I should get going now.

Was Mr. Ha the one who filed the report...

regarding the illegal building and illegal software?

Yes.

There's also a chat record regarding TM's plan...

to take revenge on us for getting on their bad side.

And there's more.

Mr. Lee Jong Beom...

has been meeting the presidents of Cheongil's partners.

He offered them a deal with TM...

and asked them to sever ties with Cheongil.

Just like TM planned,

Cheongil will soon go under and be bought by Seongwoo.

I did everything you ordered me to do.

I'm worried...

that you'll kick me to the curb now that I've served my purpose.

What on earth are you talking about?

I got Ji Na a job at Seongwoo, didn't I?

What are you going to do now?

I don't know...

what I'm supposed to do in this kind of situation.

We'll have to think about it.

Can you send me a copy of these files?

What do you plan to do with them?

Everything I can.

We can't just stand still.

No, I don't think that's right.

I don't think you should do anything.

Why?

Mr. Moon once tried...

to fix a bad custom at the company,

but he ended up getting ostracized by everyone for three years.

There's no need for you to go through something like that...

by getting involved in this.

(Mr. Oh Man Bok)

(Mr. Oh Man Bok)

(Ji Na, call me.)

(Mr. Park Do Joon)

Hey.

I called to talk to you about Cheongil Electronics.

I have nothing to say to you regarding Cheongil Electronics.

Mr. Park.

Cheongil Electronics...

won't end up the way you want it to.

I received the certification of contents you sent us.

But you should stop here.

What's this?

They're files that show TM's intervention...

regarding Cheongil's bankruptcy and Seongwoo's attempt to take over.

What do you mean?

You'll know once you hear it.

Why are you giving me this?

I don't think of you as a director at TM Electronics.

I think of you as my wife's older brother.

And I don't want to lose you.

I think this will be best for both of us.

What do you say...

you just quietly take care of this?

Take a look at the files first...

and give me a call.

About Park Do Joon...

When I look at him, he reminds me of you back when you were young.

Please don't make him walk the same path you did.

(Miss Lee)

The employees at Cheongil are very determined to save the company.

I can't believe you couldn't even take care of such a simple task!

What you initially wanted was for Cheongil to go bankrupt...

and for me to hand in a resignation letter.

Do Joon.

We're not getting any reactions from Cheongil.

I'll pressure them a bit more.

I really like the sterilizing vacuum cleaner you're currently developing.

It's really groundbreaking.

Small companies like us can only rely on good technical skills.

I think this will do really well in the market.

You've all done a great job. Keep up the good work.

We'll do our best.