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Hello.

- I'd like a hot Americano. - Okay.

(New Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, Miracle T1)

- TM's trying to completely bury us. - It looks that way.

- Mr. Song, did you see TM's... - Yes. I saw the ad.

Call Mr. Yoo right away.

Everyone, collect as much info as you can and get ready...

- for a meeting at 10am. - Okay.

- Call Mr. Park too. - Got it.

Call Mr. Yoo right away.

Everything about the models is too similar.

Gosh.

First...

What on earth just happened?

From what I saw on the ad, TM's new vacuum cleaner...

is close to our newest model.

I know.

We were just about to get back on our feet,

but just when our newest model was coming out...

If the models are similar, TM will be tough competition.

Big companies have deeper pockets...

and a sufficient distribution network.

We balanced on the edge of a cliff...

but still hung in there.

It's not like we had some grand goal anyway.

We worked hard and that's what got us here.

Why don't we keep going just like we always have?

You're right.

TM's not our competition anyway.

We're not even...

ambitious enough to take TM on either.

We will do our best to make quality products...

and sell them to the best of our ability.

All throughout my life,

I've never worked this hard before.

No matter what happens,

I won't regret what we've achieved.

He's right.

If we don't give up and do our best,

even if we break or bend,

we will have achieved something meaningful.

Exactly. We may lack monetary resources,

but we have spirit.

The milk has been spilled already, so let's just see how we do.

This could possibly be our last battle.

Then selling all our products means that we'll be dying in honor.

No way.

I can't die since I have a kid to support.

If this doesn't pan out,

I'll have to work at construction sites.

You're not all bad, you know.

Actually, you're quite reliable.

The people at TM Electronics including me...

were curious as to how Cheongil was still standing.

I got a glimpse of that answer today.

Your employees have matured and...

have become a solid team.

Well, we're lucky to have someone we can always count on.

I don't doubt that Mr. Yoo has been a steady rock,

but this was possible because...

you care about each and every one of the employees here.

Are you kidding me? No way.

This isn't the first time we've met a crisis,

but it sure is a huge blow.

I guess you can say that.

Still, we may not have the resources TM does,

but we're proud of our products and confident in its quality.

Of course. Bring it on, I say.

- We can do it. - Yes, we can.

Gosh, I miss her.

Remember what we once said?

What we thought as a cave turned out to be a tunnel.

That's how our life is.

Back then, I thought that it was the end...

for me and Cheongil.

I managed to stay alive like this...

and so did Cheongil.

Just like before, we'll keep going...

instead of collapsing.

Surviving all these years has built strength within us,

so we must have what it takes to keep walking.

Right.

If you're here for a vacuum, please take a look at ours.

You won't regret it.

Most of our customers have been satisfied.

- Which company made it? - Cheongil Electronics.

Cheongil Electronics... Have you heard of them?

No.

With electrical goods, it's safer to stick with bigger companies.

Those from smaller companies...

malfunction easily and have terrible customer support.

You'll only regret it.

We guarantee that our product is very durable.

Also, you don't have to worry about customer support.

Well, TM Electronics also released a new model.

Really? Let's check it out. Thank you anyway.

Please consider Cheongil too next time.

(RPC: Dual motorhead and UV head)

- The title needs to have an impact. - Right.

Come up with a title that showcases the features...

of our new vacuum clearly.

- I copied the photo. - Good.

(New post)

(Cheongil Electronics' Vacuum)

Just like we predicted, our Miracle T1 vacuum is dominating.

Cheongil's new model is doing poorly offline...

and even online.

Of course.

Seongwoo Corporation, our OEM partner,

is also establishing a name for itself.

Right.

In Hye, how are we doing on online sales?

We haven't had any orders since...

the release of TM's Miracle T1 vacuum.

Many are asking for a refund too.

I see.

Make sure you're nice to every one of them.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Yoo,

the home shopping channel...

wants us to lower the price of our vacuum.

Lower its price?

On a different channel in the same time slot,

TM's Miracle T1 will also be on sale.

It's a battle we can't win,

so they said it should at least be cheaper.

But we used high-cost parts...

to maintain the quality of our vacuum.

The price isn't even that high considering its quality.

We can't hurt ourselves just to get by this one crisis.

It's what I told them,

but they suggested that we should at least sell them first.

Then we'll be in the red the more we sell them.

It's not like we can cover the loss...

by asking our partners for parts at a lower price.

Right?

Yes, we shouldn't do that anymore.

Let's just buy at full price and sell at full price.

- I'll tell them that. - Okay.

This answer should suffice for their request for damages.

Okay. Thank you, Mr. Kim.

But TM's legal department is very tough,

and I hear TM is determined to kill Cheongil.

Do you think you stand a chance?

I think it'll be hard.

We'll have to find a way.

Okay.

Call me again at any time. I'll do everything I can to help.

Thank you.

(Cheongil Electronics Head of Sales, Yoo Jin Wook)

(Cheongil Electronics' BlueOne Cordless Vacuum Cleaner)

We need to post a reply.

We should provide some data about our vacuum cleaner.

Let's give an explanation.

- Data? - Yes.

Like how long it can run on a single charge.

Long-lasting with one-hour fast charging...

- Battery. - battery.

Cheers.

They have no options now.

Nothing they do will help.

Now, they'll be completely bankrupt and beg to be acquired.

They should've given up sooner. Then this wouldn't have happened.

Mr. Sung. Miracle's sales are shooting up.

You won't have problems meeting the demand, right?

Not at all. Don't you worry.

Okay. All that's left is to take over Cheongil.

Let's put together our kill list...

and get ready to distribute the spoils.

You can split the patents that Cheongil owns.

Why don't you take that CEO girl and put her in Accounting?

(We need courage more than efforts right now.)

(The courage to be reckless...)

(and the courage to give up at the right time)

(Thinking you deserve so much because you put in so much...)

(causes misery. Rewards aren't always proportional to effort.)

Aren't you sleeping?

No. I'm about to.

Okay.

Why? Do you want something?

No. Yong Soo said...

your company is having some hardships.

Are you okay?

Of course, I'm okay.

Go to sleep.

Okay.

I love you.

What? Me too.

Whatever.

What's with her?

(I Almost Worked Hard)

Yes.

Please, sir.

We're doing our best.

Yes. Okay. Thank you.

Okay.

Mr. Yoo, I-MART just called.

They say our sales are too low and may remove us.

We don't need to remove them right away, right?

No. I asked them to give us at least until the end of the month.

In Hye. How are the online sales?

Is it still the same?

Yes, still...

Don't you think it'll be hard domestically at this rate?

Ha Na is trying to get into the market in Taiwan,

so let's look into international markets and other options.

Okay, everyone. Hang in there.

- Okay. - Okay.

Why are you doing this again?

I thought whoever wants coffee is supposed to make it.

That's true,

but I just wanted to make it for them.

Everyone's busy.

Mr. Yoo.

We can do it, right?

You said if we do our best with no regrets,

it would be meaningful and cool even if we end up...

breaking up in the end.

That's right.

I agree.

If we have good results, that's even better,

but even if we don't, it's the process that matters.

You've been through a lot to get here too.

Hello.

I'm Lee Sun Shim.

It's nice to meet you.

Sun Shim.

(Lee Sun Shim)

Coffee.

This is it, right?

Leave it here.

Did they say this will make me feel better?

- I don't know. - Can't you know?

Sorry.

The delivery list.

That's right.

Sorry. Just a minute.

- Here. - Thanks.

You've been on so many errands...

that your receipts were used to prove your alibi.

- This is mine. - Mr. Myung.

This is from Mr. Song.

(Choi Young Ja)

(Noh Jae Ran)

- Slowly. - Hi.

My gosh.

One of the reasons consumers don't like small companies...

is the lack of customer support.

Right. They think it's harder to get customer support...

compared to large companies,

so they are hesitant to buy from us.

Yes, so I thought of a way to overcome that problem.

How about tech support that makes house calls?

House calls?

Yes. That's your style.

Going to everyone and working hard in every little thing.

That sounds good theoretically, but is that realistic?

How can we visit every person to provide support?

We don't have that many people either.

Wouldn't it be possible if we have only a few defects?

Yes. We don't have many complaints about our vacuum malfunctioning.

Of course.

I'm super strict about quality control.

How about we create a tech support team and start with that?

To show we'll do our best for our customers...

who trusted us and bought our products.

That sounds good.

Okay.

- Hurry. We're late. - Okay.

- Hurry. - Let's go.

Okay.

(Tech support right at your residence)

That looks good.

Hurry it up. We're late.

Okay.

Okay.

Hello? Sorry?

Miracle T1's battery?

Listen.

This isn't our first time launching a new product.

Consumers always have complaints.

Let's just wait.

Everything will be fine.

Okay, bye.

Hey, Mr. Sung.

Hello, Mr. Hwang.

I heard we're getting calls from our consumers...

saying there's a problem with the battery of Miracle T1.

Do you know what the problem is?

A problem with the battery?

Yes.

Oh, that?

It's a minor problem that often occurs...

at the beginning of a new product launch.

We're doing our best to fix it.

Okay, then I'll trust that you'll take care of it.

You just need to get ready for the golf match this weekend.

And we should discuss the year-end dividend.

Yes, okay.

I'll see you this weekend.

Bye.

(Cheongil Electronics)

(Cheongil Electronics)

(Ultraviolet Light Head, Cheongil Electronics)

Mr. Myung, did you see this?

- What? - Do you know Critic on YouTube?

Yes, of course. He's a YouTube star. He has over a million subscribers.

He just uploaded a video that compares our product with TM's.

- What? - Really? What did he say?

Would you all like to watch it?

He's known for being extremely meticulous.

Hello, everyone.

I'm Critic, a YouTuber with a million subscribers.

Last time, I reviewed Miracle T1,

a new vacuum cleaner launched by TM Electronics.

Today, I'll be introducing another rising star of vacuum cleaners...

This is so cool.

I wonder how he knows our product.

He just called our brand "a rising star".

This guy really knows what he's talking about.

When it comes to quality and technology,

I give both products very high points.

The battery life...

for TM's Miracle T1 tends to be comparatively short.

They have an integrated battery,

so I sometimes had to charge it in the middle of vacuuming the floor.

Meanwhile, Cheongil's BlueOne vacuum comes with a removable battery,

and I still didn't have to change it in the middle of cleaning.

- Nice. - That's right.

- He's saying ours is better, right? - This is good.

- Yes. - Be quiet.

But...

I'm still quite unsure...

about Cheongil's customer service.

They're a small company that lacks human and material resources.

So I was quite doubtful about whether they provide...

proper customer service.

However,

they're apparently providing an impressive service...

by going all the way to the consumers' homes.

I hope their care and sincerity will continue to last.

Good luck.

How many people have watched this?

It has 400,000 views.

- That's a big number, right? - Yes, of course.

My goodness.

It's been less than a month since TM has launched Miracle,

their new vacuum cleaner.

- But their battery is a problem. - But we just launched it.

- Exactly. - There's been a rise in complaints.

- The cost for one... - TM has been quick to respond...

by offering their consumers with a free replacement...

and say they're trying hard to find the cause of the defect.

Why is this happening?

What kind of nonsense is this?

Do you know how badly this has affected our brand image?

I'm sorry, sir.

Our technology and quality had no issues.

I think there's been a mistake on Seongwoo's end.

We've replaced the batteries and have begun reproducing the products.

Seongwoo will be paying for the loss regarding the free replacements.

I'm sorry. We'll take care of it as soon as possible.

- Do it quickly! - I'm sorry, sir.

Mr. Sung, did you not use the certified premium batteries...

that we asked you to use?

Did you use cheap ones so you could make a profit?

We used the certified ones.

But we made it on such short notice,

so I'm guessing some of them were defective batteries.

What do you mean you think some of them were defective?

Our company is in a mess right now.

Do what you can to take care of it.

You're also responsible for not checking properly,

and I even gave you some of the company's shares.

Why would you suddenly bring that up?

You got what you wanted,

and now you're going to play innocent?

So what now?

What are you going to do about the batteries?

(Tiny Space Living)

Everything happens for a reason.

So I'm sure you had your own reasons.

But you see,

not everyone lives like you just because they grew up...

with bad parents and had a miserable childhood.

Eat up.

Fill your stomach and go turn yourself in.

You need to pay for what you did wrong.

You won't be able to avoid it anyway.

You'll eventually end up paying for it one day.

That's what I learned.

I know you had to live a hard life...

because of your mother and family.

You were probably tired of having to shovel your way out of the mud.

And that's why you made a wrong judgment.

Hey.

You're still young.

You can always start over again.

Really? Thank you.

Thank you. You won't regret it.

(Cheongil Electronics' BlueOne Cordless Vacuum Cleaner)

(All-You-Can-Eat BBQ Ribs)

Guys, you all did a great job.

Don't be shy and eat as much as you want...

since it's all-you-can-eat.

Anyway, let's keep up the hard work.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

How can we not do this, right?

Guys, raise your glasses.

Leading the toast today...

will be the eldest member of the Cheongil Family, Ms. Jung!

- What should I say? - Anything. We'll just chime in.

Cheongil Electronics,

hurrah!

- Hurrah. - Hurrah.

You did great, guys.

Hurrah.

The ribs here are tasty.

It just melts in your mouth.

Gosh, it's hot.

Anyway,

all the hard work and not giving up finally paid off.

I never showed it,

but TM's Miracle T1 had me panicking from within.

You never showed it?

It was quite obvious.

- Really? It was? - Yes.

I'm good enough of an actor not to get caught like that.

Seongwoo Corporation must be suffering, right?

- President Lee. - Yes?

What about we buy Seongwoo ourselves?

Why not?

- Go, Ms. Lee. - Go, Ms. Lee.

- Ms. Lee. - Go, boss!

How may I help you?

I'm...

I'm here to turn myself in.

I'm really sorry about the last time.

I couldn't sacrifice our livelihoods.

We're well aware that you had no choice.

If we were in your shoes,

we might've done the same.

We're...

terribly sorry.

TM completely fooled us.

A contract, my foot.

After dangling the possibility of one,

we were dropped on the final bidding.

We were providing products for Seongwoo...

and you won't believe how cruel they've been.

I can't take it anymore.

Mr. Kim keeps bragging about...

how Cheongil has turned over a new leaf.

You never are late with the payments anymore...

which has led to a boost in morale over at his company.

It makes me jealous.

That being said, we were wondering...

if you had any parts you need from us.

This is great.

We were actually just about to...

ask you ourselves.

Thank you for coming to us first.

No, we're the ones who are grateful.

Thank you.

My gosh. Thank you so much.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hi.

It's good to see you.

Please have a seat.

Gosh.

I apologize for taking time out of your busy schedule.

I have a favor to ask.

I see. You can ask us.

What's this?

Why did you want to see me?

Did you receive Cheongil's reply to your certification of contents?

Yes, and?

I think it's best if you dropped the lawsuit.

Who are you to tell me what to do?

You should drop it before it explodes in your face.

Why?

Are you planning on being a whistle-blower again?

How have you been?

You jerk.

I'd rather you not call me that, you know.

I have proof...

of all the unfair transactions you carried out on Cheongil.

Also, we're witnesses.

Me more so than you.

Is this a joke?

What exactly can you two do anyway?

You'll only be damaging your own lives.

I can charge you for blackmailing and defamation.

- How dare you... - Go ahead.

I'm sick and tired of eating alone anyway.

We can sit together during meal times in prison.

I hear they serve decent meals now.

What is it that you want?

Money? Is that it?

Yes, Mr. Jo.

I'll be right there, sir.

Know your place or you'll only get hurt.

Mr. Hwang Ji Sang.

We should aim to be good decent men.

Who did you say you were again?

Oh, Best Home Shopping?

Gosh, thank you.

I'm afraid we'll have to get back to you regarding a date.

Hello?

Yes, it's good to hear from you too.

It's out of stock?

We'll send over another batch soon.

Yes, of course. Thank you.

Mr. Myung, I-MART's Gangnam branch has run out of our vacuums.

I was just about to leave for another consultation.

Then I'll deliver the products.

Gosh, thank you.

Yes, Mr. Park.

I'm sorry to have to tell you this,

but Cheongil's vacuum you mentioned...

is showing an upward trend in sales at my store.

I'm afraid I won't be able to help you.

I'm sorry, Mr. Jo.

(K Plaza Mr. Yoo)

(I'm afraid I can't be of any help regarding what you asked yesterday.)

Hello?

What?

Right now?

Okay.

(Intensive Care Unit)

I think...

it's time to prepare yourself.

Doctor.

We've been through this...

so many times already.

She always pulled through.

She will again this time.

The infection in one of her lungs has gotten serious.

She's having a harder time breathing,

so we may have to intubate her.

It's quite serious right now.

I thought you'd be sad choosing my funeral picture,

so I picked one for you.

I'm smiling brightly at you...

in the pictures you took of me.

Remember this one thing.

That I was happy...

being with you.

I was sick and exhausted,

but the happy days outweighed the bad.

So...

let's not feel bad for each other.

Thank you so much,

and I love you.

I'll be born healthy next time. Let's meet again then.

- Hello? - Hey, it's me.

Did your brother-in-law call you?

No. About what?

I told him to prepare himself.

I don't think...

she'll make it this time.

What's up?

Nothing.

I just wanted to have tea with you.

Hyung Suk.

Sorry for marrying someone you were against.

But I never once regretted it.

I met a warm, good person,

and lived a good, happy life.

When my illness first manifested,

they said I wouldn't make it past three years,

but I lived more than 10 years thanks to him.

So...

please...

forgive me...

and him now.

Why are you saying this?

Just because.

It's something I've always wanted to say.

I want you to handle the Miracle T1 vacuum problem...

and the Cheongil matter.

It should be fine...

if you go to a foreign branch for about a year.

Are you telling me...

to take full responsibility?

Do you think you're blameless?

If you did your job right from the get-go,

this never would've happened.

Fine.

I'll take responsibility for these problems...

as you instruct.

However,

I don't think I should take full responsibility by myself.

- What do you mean? - Taking responsibility...

isn't blaming others.

The people who should take responsibility...

should take responsibility themselves.

(Complaint)

I haven't filed...

your resignation letter yet.

You should go back to the company.

- But sir... - Do Joon.

I hope you'll be different from me.

Don't compromise.

Don't back down.

Stand your ground...

and endure it.

A guy like you needs to be around...

for things to change and get better.

Let's get a move on.

- May I help you? - We're prosecutors.

Collect every single evidence you can find.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

Find out where Jo Dong Jin is.

- Mr. Hwang Ji Sang. - Yes?

We're from the Prosecutor's Office.

- Please come with us. - But...

I... I can't go right now.

There's something I need to take care of.

Sir!

The prosecution seized and searched the office...

of TM Electronics' senior managing director, Jo Dong Jin,

and collected evidence regarding his allegations...

for breach of duty and embezzlement.

Jo is being suspected of having negotiated a company takeover...

in favor of a subcontractor run by his own family...

and having acquired an illicit profit in return.

This case came out into the open as a result of a confession...

made by Director Moon Hyung Suk who had been following Jo's orders.

And two other employees, Lee and Hwang, are getting investigated...

for having abused their power on the company's subcontractors.

Meanwhile, Jo has handed in a non-attendance statement...

saying he cannot go through with the investigation due to bad health.

I bet I might see a wild boar out here.

Hey.

The cabbages look amazing.

How's the company?

It's doing well.

Haven't you had enough time to rest?

Think about the people who are waiting for you.

It's time for you...

to go back to where you belong.

I'm sure your wife...

also agrees with me.

Seo Eun.

Give me that.

Let's go.

Why did you bother to come? I'm sure you were tired from work.

You're my source of energy.

My fatigue goes away when I see you. Didn't you know that?

Aren't you hungry?

How about we eat tteokbokki, your favorite?

But Dad texted me and told me not to eat dinner.

What?

- Are we going out to eat? - I guess so.

No, actually, he might've ordered something.

Yes, that might be it.

- I'm home. - Hey.

This is amazing.

You really did a good job of making this.

It's really good.

- Did you eat? - No, not yet.

Here.

I cooked your favorite meal.

Dad.

I want to go back to the States.

I'm not going back for good.

But I need to study more in order to develop our next new product.

Okay, sure. You can do what you want.

You've done more than enough.

Both for me...

and the company.

(Cheongil Electronics)

Over here.

- Be careful. - Take one.

Here.

Can I help you?

Mr. Yoo.

You're finally back.

Good morning, President Lee.

(Thank you for watching Miss Lee.)