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2013 ONE INTERNATIONAL NEW YEAR'S KICKOFF MEETING

EPISODE 14

We had a New Year's kickoff meeting.

It was a large-scale kickoff meeting attended by all employees.

They introduced

the best performing teams last year and awarded them prizes.

I also got to learn how well other teams performed.

I was filled with excitement after the Jordan project,

but for a moment, I got ashamed of myself.

You did a good job today.

Hey, Mr. Kang.

I may feel like I'm important.

But if I step a little bit aside,

I'd realize I'm only a tiny part of it.

In regard to the stainless steel coil

that you inquired about last December,

I recommend you steel grade 444.

This grade is used for water tank, and water heater.

That's right.

Let me send you brochures.

When you let me know the quantity you want,

I'll give you the quotation that best suits you.

Yes, thank you.

Goodbye.

Baek-ki.

Wa.

What?

In German, you pronounce the sound of letter W like the English V.

Wassertank. Wasser.

Instead of pulling the sound to your nose and mouth like the English V,

as if you're retching when you put your toothbrush deep inside your mouth,

you have to roll your W, like Wasser.

Okay, repeat after me.

All right.

Wa. Wasser.

Wagen. Weis.

Wurst.

Wa. Wasser. Wagen.

-Wurst. -Wurst.

That's it. Wa.

Wasser...

But I majored in German.

YOUNG-YI'S ACCOUNT

APPROVAL

-Excuse me, Mr. Jung. -Yes?

The project for the Norwegian mineral resources has been approved.

Yes!

Then, proceed with the Norway project.

-Young-yi, help with the Canada project. -Yes, sir.

Mr. Yoo, have you checked on the finance there?

I'm still working on it.

I'm afraid it will take some time to choose a constructor.

If you're talking about the solar and wind power

in regard to the development complex,

I have a list of constructors that I have studied.

Okay, then. You take care of it, Young-yi.

-Yes, sir. -Okay.

Then, let me send you a sample of citron-flavored rice wine.

Please take a look.

As the situation stands at the moment,

I'm afraid we don't have a plan to release low-alcohol wine.

I'll check it out again,

and let you know.

Yes, right. Thank you.

Yes. Bye.

Goodbye.

He's looking for low-alcohol rice wine.

Why would he want to drink rice wine if he doesn't want to get drunk?

In Japan, cocktails made of whiskey and carbonated water,

or vodka and juice are popular nowadays.

There may be an increasing preference for low-alcoholic drinks or beer in Japan.

Geu-rae.

Are you getting any tutoring nowadays?

Are you seeing a Japanese girlfriend?

No.

Have a look at this.

The orders are falling off dramatically. I'm in trouble. Save me.

Well, I can't.

You're not getting tutoring.

You're not getting tutoring at all.

Not at all.

Hello, Mom.

A blind date? Again?

I'm too busy to get married. Is that why you called me?

Is she pretty? Then, send me her picture.

Now I should get going.

Yes, right. I'll call you back. Bye.

Geu-rae, I'm going to the Finance Team.

Yes, sir.

Where is Mr. Oh?

-Hello. -Hello.

I'm Mr. Ham of the IT sales team.

I see. Hello.

He's at a meeting.

Gosh, this is urgent.

We're balancing the books.

Some data of Sales Team Three have been missing.

I need to know the purchasing price of the nuclear reactor in the TF project,

which you worked on with my team in the second quarter.

Can you find it?

Yes, sir.

Here it is.

Do you want me to copy this?

Yes, this is right.

Yes, please.

-Here you are. -All right.

Well, I heard a newbie proposed

that idea for the Jordan business. Is that you?

Well, yes.

I see.

You look quite capable.

Thank you, sir.

-Hello, Mr. Ham. -Hi, Mr. Kim.

I had some business with Sales Team Three.

-He took care of it for me. -Oh, did he?

-I'll see you later. -Goodbye.

-Geu-rae. -Yes.

Didn't he say anything else?

No. He just talked about the work.

I don't trust him.

He used to work for the Planning Team.

He's a sly old fox.

I heard he requested for extra staff since they're short of manpower.

Anyway, Geu-rae.

Since the rumor about you spread in the company,

people may come and see you.

Someone like me?

Of course, they want to get close to a newbie who Mr. President praised.

They say they no need to worry even if you become useless.

Let me make your coffee.

Okay.

Thanks.

-It'll be ready soon. -All right.

Of course, they want to get close to a newbie who Mr. President praised.

They say they no need to worry even if you become useless.

Because I'm a temporary employee.

Okay, here.

-Geu-rae. -Yes.

-Was Mr. Ham here? -Yes.

Don't show materials to anyone when the person in charge is away.

Don't do anything that you can't take responsibility for.

I understand, sir.

Jeez.

How dare he come to my team and...

I'm back.

-Anything happened? -Well.

Mr. Ham came and talked to Geu-rae.

He's trying to get extra staff.

He's so rude. He's trying to steal our team member

at the beginning of a new year?

Yes. I think you'll have to wait five or ten minutes more.

What?

I really have to confirm the receipt. I don't have enough time.

Okay, I got it.

I'll send it by 5:00, no, 5:30 p.m. today.

By fax. Bye.

Mr. Oh. What brings you here?

I received the material that I needed. Mr. Kim.

-Yes. -You're very busy.

Goodness. We're understaffed.

You should request staffing.

They won't listen to me. You know the strict measures...

-That's why you're after my team member? -What?

What are you talking about? No way.

Don't mess with Geu-rae Jang.

-Okay. -It's the same as messing with me.

Yes, sir.

Then, I'll get going.

All right.

What happened to this employee?

She quit because the company refused to renew her contract.

What's the use of training people?

There's no other way if the company refuses to renew the contract.

Here's coffee for you, sir.

Put it here.

Mr. Jung!

Yes, sir.

What happened to the Tunisian bidding?

You lost it to Samjung, right?

-That's... -You know,

the director of the future resources head office is my college friend.

I was too embarrassed to show my face.

Actually, it's not that we lost. The Tunisian already chose Samjung...

Hey!

Stop making excuses.

Is your mouth only functioning when you make excuses?

A trading man should show his ability only with contracts.

Why are you making endless excuses?

Make it happen. By all means.

Jeez.

He gave us the information too late. What should we do then?

-His nonsensical attitude never changes. -Jeez.

I really hate it when he pokes people.

I wasn't treated that way even in my school days.

Let's just have some coffee.

Would you like some coffee?

-What? -What?

-Well, yes. -Okay.

Yes, thanks.

Here it is.

New employees, come to the meeting room on the fifth floor by five o'clock.

Young-yi.

Everything is good with you?

Yeah. Since I attacked him first, everything seems fine.

He's bluffing like a man.

"I'll show you what responsibility is."

But he's never shown it to me.

-Hey! -Hello.

Hello.

Did you enjoy meeting Ms. Ha?

Why should I meet her?

Baek-ki, did you pick up a girl in the ski resort?

I'm not into such a thing.

Didn't you spend the end of the year with Ms. Ha?

-Young-yi. -In the ski resort,

you're supposed to pick up a girl.

Why are you talking such nonsense?

-Come on! -Come on!

Okay.

He's so...

Did you go outside?

No, sir. I had a visitor here.

Is the Jordan project going well?

Yes, all thanks to you, sir.

-We're preparing for shipping now. -Good.

In both Mr. Park's incident and the Jordan project,

the newbie did a great job.

Yes, sir.

I guess he's full of spirit and smart.

You're fortunate enough to work with good people.

Isn't it all thanks to your discerning eye?

You may go.

Don't mind Mr. Park's incident.

You did what you had to do.

-Thank you, sir. -However.

When that happened,

couldn't you have told me in advance?

I guess you could have, right? You could have done that.

You should have done so.

Please use up your welfare points from last year since they'll expire soon.

Your annual leave as well.

You know your volunteer activities will be reflected on your performance review.

I like volunteer activities.

But I'll just donate my blood.

Blood donation can't be counted more than twice.

From this year, new employees will have a mileage education program

where you should complete more than 30 hour classes.

English, trade, and data processing can be included.

When you score more than 80 percent on your exams or attendance,

you'll be acknowledged to finish the classes.

If you fail, your education expenses will be deducted from your salary.

English.

That's okay. There's a beginner's course.

Executives will be there, too. Don't worry.

Lastly, fill out your salary agreement form and bring it to the HR team.

Your names are in each envelope.

YOUNG-YI AN

-Well... -Right.

I'll excuse myself first.

That HR person.

Did he do that on purpose?

Hey, Mr. Kim. Did you fill out the salary agreement form?

Don't take a look.

Mr. Ha and Mr. Yoo, sign the salary agreement and give it to me by today.

-Yes. -Yes.

January is time for salary review and pay raise.

Of course, a temporary worker is an exception.

When the senior manager reviews, the manager approves,

and the employee signs, the new agreement will be valid.

In the performance review done by alphabetical order,

I'm not counted in.

How much incentive did you get?

Not much. Less than ten million won.

Your performance was pretty good.

I don't know. Even if it's good, my manager wouldn't...

I want to become like them.

Goodness! I work my butt off, but the company doesn't acknowledge it.

Why don't we have a leave?

My family keeps pestering me to get married.

I wish there's no such thing as New Year's Day or Thanksgiving.

I have another blind date this month.

Mr. Kim looks fine, but why does he keep getting rejected?

Will you do research and make presentation slides,

then email them to me?

Look here. Isn't she nice?

Oh, she's pretty.

She's nice.

Who received the highest incentive?

After Mr. Kang, who?

-It's me. -Jeez.

Like them.

-Come on. -This guy...

-I'm getting married soon. -I don't think you can make it this year.

Geu-rae.

Yes.

Your meeting with the HR Team finished long ago.

Where have you been?

I'm sorry.

Where is the cost list that I asked you to sort out?

What are you doing?

Don't act like you did a great job.

Get back to being normal!

I'm sorry.

You saw at the kickoff meeting, right?

What we did was nothing but average performance.

Of course, it's quite an accomplishment. But you need to snap out of it.

Go back to your usual self.

-Sir. -What?

If I do what I usually do, will it be okay?

Like I usually do.

If I do what I usually do, can I become a regular employee?

You won't.

Background.

That tells a lot.

Four years at college.

There are many people who learned English abroad.

Unable to find work, they're suffering, too.

Considering the cost and effort that they invested,

it may be natural for you to fall behind in the job market.

Since companies want to have higher caliber workforce,

they review candidates' education, GPAs, and specialties.

Still, it's hard to assess a human being.

So, they consider other traits and give them extra points.

They review everything that they can.

A company's manual is like Fort Knox.

There would be no spot for you.

What are you doing sir?

Well...

What?

Let's get off work early today.

Early?

I thought this was my infrastructure.

But I only borrowed it for a while.

Geu-rae.

What were you doing there?

Nothing. Are you going home?

Yeah.

Bye, sir.

We finished work early. Shall we have a drink?

What?

Here.

You know...

Do you know what I enjoyed most at work?

I don't know.

Learning how to drink.

While drinking,

I overcame my loneliness and forgot my suffering.

I was able to lick the boots off someone that I hate.

All thanks to alcohol.

But what I regret the most

is also learning how to drink.

I don't think I've ever enjoyed my routine.

I've never enjoyed doing nothing, either.

I've never been idle.

Slow down, sir.

Alcohol

and drinking happily

could be poisonous.

Have you heard of Suseunghwagang?

Raise the cold, but lower the heat.

Keep your head cool and your heart warm.

Alcohol drives heat upward.

Suseunghwagang.

If you play the game of baduk, you hear this several times.

Keep your head cool and your heart warm.

Starting today,

I'll quit drinking.

What?

Thanks to you, I really enjoyed working after a long time.

I felt like my heart was warm.

Don't mention it.

I know you suffered a lot because of me.

I couldn't even apologize to you because I felt too guilty.

Doing a lot of work is actually not suffering.

To let you work there.

To let you help them

and make Sales Team Three successful.

In your opinion,

should the affected tooth be pulled out?

Or leave it as it is?

If I do what I usually do, will it be okay?

If I do what I usually do

can I become a regular employee?

Really? Is she pretty?

Sure, I should go.

Mr. Sung.

I'll call you back. Yes, sir.

-You have a meeting at 9:30 a.m., right? -Yes.

Organize the materials so we can start right away tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

Seok-yul, you heard that, right?

You should finish it by tonight.

What?

Check whether One Research Center updated the data.

Check whether there's some overseas news and KOTRA materials.

Add the credit check reports of the companies sent by K-Sure.

The page order should be press release, KOTRA, K-Sure, research center,

and our team's report. Make it within 15 pages. Got it?

Be responsible.

If you teach him one by one, when can he work on his own?

-Too much kindness is not good. -You're right,

but he'll cause trouble if I don't guide him, like last time.

Our Seok-yul is still a newbie, isn't he?

Let me spoil him a little bit more. Please excuse me.

Then, I'll get off work after I make the final confirmation.

Seriously. You're really meticulous.

-Goodbye, sir. -See you tomorrow.

Goodness.

Hey, it's me. Right.

I'm sorry, but I can't make it today. I need to work overtime.

I'm sorry.

I'll treat you a lot better next time.

Okay. Bye.

What's up? You're not going home?

Today, Jae-kyun will buy us drinks.

Of course, you should hurry. Let's have a drink.

I'll see you at our spot.

Text me when you're done, Seok-yul.

MR. JUN-SIK SUNG

You may leave work.

If I'm going to fight a filthy dog,

I should be ready to get filthy too

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DELETE THIS FILE?

I said there's a meeting at 9:30 a.m. What time is it now?

-I'm sorry. -Seok-yul.

Didn't you prepare the meeting materials? You haven't heard about the meeting?

Yes, I prepared them.

What's with you? He said he prepared.

Why didn't you tell me that?

Because you texted me to get off work.

You should've uploaded the file on the intranet.

Because of the intranet checkup, I couldn't upload it.

Then, you should have printed it.

The printer was out of order.

But

why can't I find it in the computer?

What? You can't?

The Internet connection was very unstable yesterday. I guess it wasn't saved.

What?

Please don't worry.

I have a backup file.

So you couldn't confirm the file yesterday?

I'm sorry, sir. I had an unexpected visitor yesterday.

I was away for a second.

Gosh.

What bad timing.

Confirm the materials and send them to me.

Yes, sir. Please don't worry.

This isn't right.

Seok-yul.

-Is this number correct? -Yes.

What's wrong with spacing here?

What do you think will happen if I hand this over as it is?

You still can't make a file.

This isn't right.

I'll edit it right away, sir.

Okay.

Seok-yul, write an apology for being late.

-I'll be at the meeting. -Yes, sir.

This isn't right.

Send the file to my email right now.

A fight starts from waiting

when your opponent is strong.

He's not strong at all.

We have a meeting with the Jordanian buyer, don't we?

Where? Here?

Yes, after they visit their embassy, they will arrive at 4 p.m.

After the meeting, we'll introduce the domestic firms to them at 5 p.m.

Afterwards, we'll have dinner together.

Are we having a meeting with Foreign Investment Team tomorrow?

Yes, sir.

-Geu-rae. -Yes.

Did you sort out the materials?

I'll finish it by tonight.

-Mr. Cheon and Mr. Kim. -Yes.

Attend the meeting with the Foreign Investment Team at 2 p.m.

You know, right?

Tell them not to be fussy about something weird.

Mr. Oh is in a bad mood today.

Here's the picture of your blind date.

Wow, she's pretty.

You should get married this time for sure.

I know. I have no problem with my job.

With my height, either. And my weight...

Is that because of my weight?

Isn't it because of your hair?

By any chance, is it because of my voice?

It would be better if I had a deeper voice.

Jeez, I'm screwed up.

In regard to the Netherlands project, I reserved Shema CC for you to play golf

with Samjung's director, Mr. Lim.

I've never heard of that place.

Doesn't it suck?

You know how fabulous it was

last time when Samjung reserved.

This is the hottest country club these days.

When the Thai prime minister visited Korea a while ago,

he enjoyed playing a round of golf with invited entrepreneurs.

Is that so?

We also prepared a ball mark repair tool for their gift.

We chose it because it symbolizes environmental concerns.

-The golf course traffic... -Hey.

We don't need anything else but pretty caddies.

Then, everything will go smoothly.

It would be great if they're pretty,

but you're going to talk about business.

So, I asked for calm and neat caddies.

By the way, Young-yi,

what relationship do you have

with Mr. Shin of Samjung?

When I attended Korea's Businessmen Meeting,

people were talking about you and Mr. Shin.

Be prudent with your behavior, otherwise...

That's irrelevant to work, sir.

What?

What the...

Hello, Mr. Park. Coffee?

Okay, let's have some.

Bitch.

Young-yi.

Is something wrong?

Nothing.

Mr. Ma...

It's nothing.

Hey! Young-yi!

Hey.

You.

Are you on cloud nine after talking back to your boss?

Are you flirting with this guy?

Since you're flirting with anyone,

I told you to be prudent with your behavior.

I'm your boss.

I warned you because I didn't want you to be the victim of such a vicious rumor.

How dare you talk back to me?

Do you think you'll be able to marry with that attitude?

I'm worried about you because you're like my daughter.

Why am I like your daughter?

What?

Hey!

Then are you like my son?

You're such a jerk.

Why are you staring at me?

What?

Are you accusing me of sexual harassment?

Goodness... Why did you cut in?

You should have stood still and listened to your boss.

That's all because you talked back to me!

Hey! Mr. Kwak!

Are you okay?

Shouldn't you get ointment in the clinic?

I'm fine.

Wait for a second.

Wipe with this.

Okay.

I should get going.

I need to wash it off.

What are you doing here?

You said, you wanted to have lunch, mister.

MR. S IS A DEVIL.

Seok-yul.

SAVED

Is he strong?

What do you think about this kind of coworker?

Okay.

Let's go and eat with Young-yi.

Call her.

Hello.

Young-yi.

Is your neck all right?

Yes.

I'm totally fine.

Seok-yul was looking for you.

He said you would have lunch together, but you disappeared.

Change your clothes.

It was my fault.

How much is it?

It's a bit expensive.

How much is it?

It's 50 million won.

What?

Thanks for your help earlier.

We should help our coworkers.

You won't.

Four years at college.

There are many people who studied English abroad.

Unable to find work, they're suffering, too.

Considering the costs and efforts that they invested,

it's natural for you to fall behind in the job market.

A company's manual is like Fort Knox.

There would be no spot for you.

-Mr. Kim. -What's up? It's Saturday.

I'm at home.

Do you have any plans today?

-No. -That's good.

-You're my backup plan. -What?

I have a blind date today.

As usual, I will get rejected today.

How would you feel if you're rejected at the beginning of a new year?

Come on, it wouldn't happen.

What? You said I would get rejected because of my hair.

That's...

Be on a standby for an hour.

If I don't call you back within one hour,

you're free to go and your bro will get married.

Bro?

Then, do you want to eat?

No, I'm fine. Maybe next time.

Shall I arrange something fun next time?

No, you're not my Mr. Right.

I'm sorry.

Who is your Mr. Right, then?

I see, I need to lose some weight.

Right. I don't dress fashionably either.

I see. I should straighten my hair.

Isn't this right?

I have a shallow voice.

I wish it would be deeper.

My coworkers picked on me like this.

Well...

I don't like you because you don't look self-centered.

What?

People may compliment you on your personality,

but someone who lives with you may feel heavy.

Well, you don't know me well. I'm terribly self-centered.

I only care about myself.

I'm the most self-centered man in my company.

I'm sorry, but my father is like that.

Because of that, I saw my mom suffer all the time.

It's just my problem.

I apologize.

Wait.

What was that?

It's not because of my weight, hair, nor voice.

She doesn't like me because I'm not self-centered?

Not being selfish could be the reason why I can't be loved by someone.

I guess it's working well.

Yes, Mr. Kim.

Yes, I got it. Take your time. I'll be there soon.

I think you already drank a lot.

Okay, I got it. Bye.

I didn't ask him where he was.

So which bar is it?

Wow, we're finally drinking together?

How did you know that I was going to call you?

Well...

I get it. You were just playing hard to get.

You were waiting for my call, right?

BONG-JA OH'S SALON

What's wrong with me?

What's the problem with not being self-centered? What's wrong with me?

-What's her name? -Ms. Ha.

Okay, Ms. Ha.

Once upon a time, employees working for conglomerates were

considered the best future husbands.

You know,

both men and women are quite cunning nowadays.

The virtues which used to be highly regarded

don't work anymore.

No, they don't.

I guess.

As male chauvinism is weakening,

sacrifice is gone, too.

Men don't like women who depend on them.

As women have their own careers now,

if they can't lead a comfortable life,

they don't open their hearts.

It doesn't matter how good the person is.

What do you think, Geu-rae?

What?

Your view on marriage.

I'm a temporary employee.

Thanks for your good news.

Cheers!

-Cheers. -Cheers.

Yes.

I couldn't get a train ticket. I should use the express bus.

I was too busy at work to reserve a ticket.

Luckily, I got a bus ticket at the last minute.

Yes.

Jeez, don't worry. I'll definitely go.

Yes.

Goodnight.

EXPRESS BUS TICKET

Mr. Sung.

Isn't he

Jun-sik Sung,

the deputy manager of Textile Team One?

POST

Mr. Sung.

You'll be humiliated in public.

I'm Jun-sik Sung of Textile Team One.

I'm sorry for causing a stir.

It's all my fault that I couldn't train a new employee well.

Hey, you newbie. You shouldn't do this.

Even if you hate your coworker, you should solve the problem within the team.

He doesn't have basic manners.

Who's the newbie in Textile Team One?

Fire him. We have lots of aspiring candidates.

Do you want to fight with him?

How can a newbie fight?

Don't you think you should wait and see?

A fight starts from waiting.

When your opponent is strong...

Hello.

What's wrong with you?

Hello.

Hello.

Are you sick or something?

-Hello. -Hello.

We receive a new year's gift today.

I gave Mr. Sung a ham gift set

that I received last Thanksgiving. Why did I do that?

Why did I do that?

Why?

Did you read the bulletin board?

Who's that punk, Seok-yul Han?

Textile Team. Mr. Sung's subordinate.

Gosh.

Newbies are so cheeky nowadays.

They got a lot of nerve.

It's more like they're just dumb.

Did he really think it's an anonymous bulletin board?

Mr. Sung is too mild.

He's more like wishy-washy.

If he were on my team, I would seriously...

Do you want to bet on how long he would last?

Hello.

-Hello. -Hello.

Hello.

We always receive the same thing. I haven't used up the previous one, yet.

Jeez. Cooking oil for years.

Do they want to cook their ham with this?

Enough!

Not every temporary employees receive this.

Let's go.

-Bye. -See you.

COOKING OIL

I said, "Don't ask for too much."

Hello.

Don't ask for too much.

Do I need your permission when I ask for something?

What?

Temporary or permanent employee.

It's not a matter of status.

It's not that.

It's not that?

It's not that.

I just want to keep working

with you, Mr. Cheon, and Mr. Kim.

Us.

Together.

Forever.

How was your blind date?

Well...

You should have done better. Jeez.

Did something happen?

No, sir.

Hey, it's ham!

It's not that.

I just want to keep working

with you, Mr. Cheon and Mr. Kim.

Us.

Together.

Forever.

-Sir. -Yes.

I didn't even ask you. How did you do it?

You taught me everything.

Not everyone, even if taught them, can do it like this.

Anyway, it's all thanks to you.

Thank you.

Wow.

Can I continue working here if I keep working like this?

What?

What are you doing?

Well...

Hello.

-Hello. -The meeting has been moved.

I need to leave now. You buy a gift for Henry.

You better buy it at lunchtime.

-What would be good? -Of course, red ginseng. Take the receipt.

Yes, sir.

Shall we go together at lunchtime?

-Well, really? -Yes.

But

can't you buy a gift on your own, Geu-rae?

I need to buy one for my team, anyway.

I think this is the best, considering its price and quality.

Yes, this is good.

Since it represents Korea's image,

we recommend this product as a gift for foreign buyers.

Whose gift is Baek-ki looking for?

I don't know. Maybe for his parents?

We'll take this.

-Please wait at the counter. -All right.

What products are you looking for, sir?

Well, I...

I want something good for the health and easy to take.

All of our products are good for your health and easy to take.

If you're done, let's go back.

-Hey, you're back. -Yes.

Thank you.

Let's get off work early today.

Are you going to drop it at King's?

-Yes. -Say hello to Henry.

Yes, sir.

Geu-rae, come over here.

Yes, sir.

Here you go.

Happy Lunar New Year.

I'm fine.

You should just say thank you and take it.

That's right.

Thank you, sir.

Is this a new year's bonus?

Do they still put it in an envelope?

No, Mr. Oh gave it to me to celebrate the new year.

That's so kind of him.

Did you thank him?

Yes, I did.

You should massage harder.

Like a real man.

I said, "Don't ask for too much."

Don't ask for too much.

Do I need your permission even when I ask for something?

What?

Temporary or permanent employee.

It's not a matter of status.

It's not that.

It's not that?

It's not that.

I just want to keep working

with you, Mr. Cheon, and Mr. Kim.

Us.

Together.

Forever.

Nosy people will rush in tomorrow.

You better rest somewhere else.

What?

Mom gave me freedom,

when I gave up on go.

My mom defended me.

She yelled back at some nosy relatives.

With what kind of story

will they torture my mom?

The story about quitting my first job

and escaping to the army?

About being a temporary employee with a two-year contract?

On holidays,

we experience the bad temper of other family members.

It kept troubling my mind

that I left my mom alone there.

But it would be better if I'm not around.

Nevertheless.

I have nowhere to go.

I lived such a pitiful life.

I have no friends

to have a cup of coffee with,

go to movies with, or walk by the riverside with.

-Where should I put this? -Here.

Hey, take this. It's heavy.

May I help you?

Hey, you're Geu-rae Jang of Sales Team Three?

-Yes. -Why did you come on a holiday?

You're a temporary employee.

Don't work too hard. This won't make you a regular employee.

Damn temporary employee.

Today,

I have nowhere to stay.

Wait, I'm wrong.

I wasn't thinking straight.

I shouldn't have left the house, leaving my mom alone.

My Geu-rae.

He already had a bright future when playing the game of baduk.

-My boy... -Please...

-Please don't make an excuse for me. -I...

I realized very early

that he's so talented.

He comes back home very late.

He's got a lot of work because he's so capable.

A higher-up of his company once visited him in the middle of night

and stayed here for a long time.

You know, when he played baduk, people swarmed around him.

So many people wanted to ask him this and that.

You know how great he looks in a suit?

Even when he wore his father's suit which didn't even fit him,

he still looked so fantastic.

As if he was born to be an office worker,

he looked awesome in a suit.

Besides, is his company just an ordinary one?

It's one of the top five trading companies in our country.

Come on, we get it.

He's a temporary employee, but you're bragging so much.

What will happen if he becomes a regular employee?

Hey, you. Do you think a temporary employee is nothing?

My Geu-rae.

Going through all sorts of hardships...

Why are you crying?

After he failed in baduk, I always treated him with a smile.

I was worried that he would get depressed.

But he smiles back at me.

Although he's suffering a lot, he smiles at me.

My Geu-rae is that kind of person.

I understand. Please have a drink.

Don't forget.

I am

Mom's pride.

I'm not a disappointment to her.

Hello.

Hello.

Isn't it all thanks to your discerning eye?

Mr. Oh.

Let's have some tea.

Geu-rae.

I'm going to have coffee. Do you want some?

-Let me make mine. -All right.

It's time to start on a new project, right?

Yes, we're working on it.

Will he make it work again?

I mean, Geu-rae Jang.

Have a seat.

It's interesting. Quite interesting.

Without any concern or calculation,

he solely focuses on work.

Like a daredevil.

Like you-know-who.

Speaking of which, he reminds me of you when you were at his age.

Wasn't it fun searching for business items and learning work?

Do you remember?

When we first dug germanium in the East Sea.

We went here and there to find a refinery.

Even without insurance, we handled lots of projects.

When that company notified us

of not producing the items,

they even asked for compensation.

So some people took responsibility and got fired.

We withstood it at that time.

You know what, Mr. Oh?

Sang-sik.

Sometimes.

I wonder

why you became distant from me.

We

were close like fellow soldiers.

The one who took responsibility and got fired

at that time was Eun-ji Lee, only one.

Who?

The one who died?

I think she committed some improper actions.

Now it makes sense why you're still stuck

in Sales Team Three.

What an idiot.

Back in those days,

you bent over backwards to help temporary employees.

Are you going to do the same thing for Geu-rae Jang?

I'll have to drink tea later, sir.

That's right. Back then,

didn't you say you would take responsibility?

Didn't you?

Or did you say you won't take responsibility?

I can't remember well.

Instead of Eun-ji Lee,

will you take responsibility?

Will you?

Will you take responsibility?

Take a deep breath.

Mr. Choi.

He couldn't even remember Eun-ji.

-He probably pretended not to. -No, he really can't remember her.

Because she's not worth remembering to him.

He can calculate that by instinct.

From that incident,

he completely removed his involvement.

It was so perfect that he even convinced himself.

It's not his intention but his instinct.

That's why he's a scary man.

Every day,

I gave advice to Eun-ji,

like self-help books.

"Attend college at night."

"Pursue your dream."

"Your hard work will pay off."

"If you work hard, you'll find a way."

She was smart.

She would still be alive now if not for me.

She could have worked without any problems.

She could have gotten married to a nice guy.

She could have lived a happy life. She was a good girl.

She smiled and said,

"Thank you, sir."

"Can I continue working here if I keep working like this?"

Geu-rae asked me

the same question.

If I do what I usually do, can I become a regular employee?

I said he can't.

Mr. Oh.

His situation is more difficult than Eun-ji's.

What's the use of giving him

false hope or irresponsible consolation?

I'm...

I'm more horrified to learn

we're living in a world where we can't even give false hope

or irresponsible consolation.

Even if it's a word of false hope,

there are many people desperate for that.

Nonetheless,

he can't.

I can't even drink water in front of you, Seok-yul.

Do it again.

Mr. Oh has treated Geu-rae differently since beginning of this year.

Isn't it still true one of us was sacrificed for him?

-You're making your life harder. -If you have time to butt in,

work on your weaknesses.

One step forward today, two steps backward the following day.

-A 100 thousand won for Geu-rae? -Maybe.

Tell him to take Baek-ki, too.

You said you would sell it, whatever it may be.

Subtitle translation by You-jeong Kim