Original subtitles

Good morning, Seok-yul.

"Opposites attract."

Hello, Geu-rae.

-You're early today. -Yeah.

Since Seok-yul is helpless,

he decided to endure the harsh reality of injustice and lies

and keep his mouth shut.

He decided to just go with the flow of things

by numbing his senses.

He lost his smile and laughter,

and we lost our dear colleague.

It's been a while since I began to miss his constant chatter,

which was annoying before.

But none of us dared

to give him half-baked advice.

We've been working here for 17 months,

and we've realized that

it's up to you

whether you rise above your trials or not.

But I still wanted to tell him,

Even if you lose a baduk stone, the game still goes on

Seok-yul.

EPISODE 16

October already passed by,

so we should prepare for winter.

MS. HA

Yes.

-Be careful not to catch a cold. -It's been cold lately.

You're early. Good morning.

Hello, Geu-rae.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Good morning.

Today, we'll succeed for a change, right?

What was the first business item?

International tourist attraction? Environmental protection?

Remember, you were ridiculed for it.

Then you went and sold underwear and socks. What did you sell after that?

Rice? That report was just full of jargon too.

What on earth were you proposing to sell?

Rice? Processed rice goods?

Brown rice? Dietary supplements?

I believe things will go well today, even Mr. Oh approved it.

-Good morning. -Hello.

Mr. Oh, today is judgement day for Geu-rae's recent business proposal.

Really?

Did you get the results?

Let me see.

EYE DROPS

APPROVED

You got it! Yes!

The Finance Team has approved your budget.

Why in the world did they approve that?

Congratulations, Geu-rae.

Thank you.

I feel refreshed.

Since the company has given you the green light, do your best.

Yes, sir.

-Your absolute best! -Yes.

Geu-rae, to commemorate your first approved business plan,

-you should buy us coffee. -Okay.

Can i get one long black?

What would you like to have, Mr. Cheon?

-Latte? -Latte.

It's no longer on the menu.

Just get four cups of whatever coffee you want

Okay.

It hasn't been approved yet?

Don't worry. They will eventually approve it.

I expected an early approval so I'm just a bit worried.

Proposal budgets are usually scrutinized.

A few items in your proposal require a careful review by the Finance Team.

Yes, I see.

MONTENEGRO EXPORT PROPOSAL

Please check whether the steel frame order from China has arrived.

Okay.

PROPOSED BY BAEK-KI JANG

Hey, Baek-ki.

Check for the steel frame order.

What? Yes, I'll...

Good morning, Ms. Sun.

Hello Young-yi.

Did you visit the sauna? An all-nighter I guess?

Yeah, I spent all-night working on the bidding proposal.

I forgot to take my makeup kit with me. My face feels so tight and dry.

At my age, you can't do without make-up.

But your skin is so soft.

Really? Thanks.

I don't have any time to dare think about facial skin massage treatment right now.

In any case, this is better than earlier with no makeup on.

Ms. Young-yi An, your monthly loan interest is past due.

You may experience disadvantages, such as your credit card being suspended.

So please resolve this issue.

Why are you sighing?

It's nothing.

Shall we have some coffee?

-Mr. Oh. -Yes, hi.

Why are you staring at the rain?

Anyway, I heard about your team's business proposal items.

The headquarters will review them, right?

Yes.

I heard that headquarters intends to expand

the resource business beginning next year.

Did you submit a proposal?

Yes.

Since the headquarters ordered everyone on the team to submit business proposals.

What if your proposal gets approved against all odds?

What? I doubt it.

It will cause problems, even if approved.

What?

Do you still eat cold sandwiches alone for meals?

What?

Well, not always. I eat out with others occasionally.

It seems that way nowadays.

There's no need for me to help and defend you anymore

since it looks like you're being treated better now by your team.

Although it seems you haven't bonded with them yet.

Mr. Oh, it seems like you just observe Young-yi all day.

You're absolutely right.

You know, I still haven't given up on Young-yi.

I'll do everything in my power to get you on our team

at the next personnel reshuffle.

It's all due to my shortcomings.

I'm only able to mingle at the work level.

But on a personal level, I don't mingle well.

So my senior colleagues probably don't feel comfortable around me.

It's because you're a perfectionist, right?

You know, all guys need to do is go out for drinks.

Then get into a heated discussion about who was right or wrong.

Then head to the sauna and make up.

But how do you do that with a female colleague?

Ms. Sun. Did you ever have such concerns?

-My blood is type O, the sociable type. -Okay.

What? My blood is type O too.

Really?

You know what?

Mr. Ma's blood is type O too.

-What? -What?

That can't be.

How are you holding up?

Well, good. I guess.

Jeez.

Is your meeting over?

Yes.

Did something go wrong?

Gosh.

Your life is about to get hectic.

The headquarters thinks your proposal is the best.

-What? -This is going to be a headache.

-What are we going to do? -Shit.

Yes, Mr. Ma.

What does headquarters know?

They know nothing.

They disregard experience and decide only on a few pieces of paper?

This is so unfair!

That idea of yours.

I also thought of it before but refrained from proposing it.

Do you think all grand proposals will lead to successful businesses?

Have you ever managed a business before?

Resource Team Three has Mr. Ma's full support

since Mr. Ma moved up the ranks from that team.

So deep down inside, he probably wants that team to do well.

The structure of the proposal is sound.

Let's hear Mr. Cheon's thoughts on the production costs part.

Mr. Cheon, please take a look at Geu-rae's business proposal.

Okay.

There's also a rumor that

Mr. Ma barely missed out on a promotion.

But what if Resource Team Two's proposal is approved?

He'll probably feel further away from a promotion.

Don't do it.

Tell them you won't do it.

Young-yi spent the entire month, day and night, to prepare...

Yes, sir.

Get them to take Resource Team Three's proposal.

Then what should I tell the headquarters?

Hey! We're the professionals here!

Convince them that Resource Team Three's proposal is the better option.

Yes, sir.

Send an email to the headquarters. Tell them you can't do it.

Report to me directly after you send it.

Answer me.

What a cocky bitch.

But both proposals originated from teams under Mr. Ma's supervision,

and he's the one who signed off on both proposals too.

Hey, Geu-rae.

Did you forget about our Iran case?

-What? -The situation is similar. Think about it.

The proposal from the team who backs him up gets rejected,

while the proposal of a newbie female employee gets accepted.

Then Mr. Ma would lose some faith from his camp.

It would damage him since his goal is to build power with his own team.

Company politics. It's a headache, isn't it?

But avoiding it isn't the answer.

I've reviewed it.

Check with the forwarder as our item volume fluctuates.

Thank you.

Do you think politics only happen inside the company?

Life is full of politics.

You have need to get used to it in order to fit in.

Anyway, this has nothing to do with us, so let it go.

-First, concentrate on your business plan. -Yes.

Try to earn high profits, then treat us to dinner.

-Yes. -A steak dinner treat, no less.

-Steak? -Sounds good, right?

Yeah, sounds great.

Yes, regular spandex can't be dyed in the manufacturing process.

However, products produced by One International's factory are special.

The spandex is dyed with acid dyes.

Yes, I'll send you samples for review.

Yes.

I'll organize the rest and email them to you.

Yes.

Thank you.

Seok-yul, get me some coffee.

Thanks to you, my stock is rising.

How in the world did you get a contract in the US market?

Ten million yards of sofa fabric?

The director is just full of praise.

Is the factory running smoothly?

Yes, absolutely. They said they would be able to meet the deadline.

But you know,

I'm a bit worried.

I'm not sure our factory can manage the entire load.

Don't be worried.

Subcontractors would decrease our profits.

But our factory is capable of handling this load.

Very good.

What would we do without you, Mr. Sung?

Good morning, sir.

Seok-yul, it feels like you're going through adolescence.

You talk less, and you seem holding back.

Yes, I guess so.

Are you already in that phase at work?

You're way too early.

That usually comes after two years on the job.

-Mr. Moon. -Yes?

I don't think our factory can manage without subcontractor help.

I think it's impossible.

Even if they run all machines at full capacity.

They also have other orders to do.

I believe this week will be the breaking point.

But Mr. Sung said he had worked it out with the factory workers.

The workers said they could do it.

Stop worrying.

Our Mr. Sung will take good care of it.

Damn, it's hot.

The data is...

-What are you doing? -What?

That's KOTRA material, isn't it?

Yes.

It says in Kazakhstan, you formally greet people even if you don't know each other.

And you have to make your name known, too.

-So that's how it goes in Kazakhstan? -Yes.

What else?

And you have to shake hands properly

-with a firm handshake. -Right, a firm handshake.

What else?

If you're close, you might hug each other.

Right, hugging. What about people in love?

That will probably be on the next page.

On the next page? But why are your ears turning red already?

You want to smell my perfume?

Please, no.

Let's see what's on the next page.

Yes, this is Sales Team Three.

Yes. Hello, Mr. Kim.

Change the person in charge?

Yes. They said Geu-rae won't do.

Resubmit it and change the person in charge to Mr. Cheon or Mr. Kim.

What's the reason for this?

He's a temporary employee with less than a year left on his contract.

This isn't a long-term project. We can finish it in two months.

And it's a project Geu-rae is capable of managing.

He has prepared well. There isn't anyone who can do better.

Mr. Oh.

Did you really think that?

Did you really think Geu-rae would be given full responsibility for a project?

No one in this company thinks so.

Nor does the company rules allow it.

I will

meet with the planning manager.

The planning manager?

Why do you keep stirring things up?

He's just a temporary employee.

Make the changes and resubmit it.

Until now, there has never been a temporary worker in the Sales Team.

There are no existing rules for this particular case.

-No existing rules? -No. Only for permanent employees.

Since there are no rules, do you think we can make an exception?

Exception?

No way.

Due to this particular situation, our plan is to make a new rule that bans

temporary employees from organizing a new project.

So we don't need to encounter this kind of noisy incident.

Noisy incident?

Sir, this is unfair. Geu-rae is...

Mr. Oh.

The buyers and sellers form a relationship with a new project,

so a temporary employee like Mr. Jang becomes ineligible.

This is the company's final position.

In trading companies, the relationship formed could lead to other opportunities

even after the project concludes.

Isn't it more harm to the company If the staff in charge changes midway?

That's my point. How can you exclude the guy who created the project?

He's already set up potential partner companies too.

-This is unbelievable. -Gosh!

This conversation is going nowhere.

I'll make it simple.

Why would the company want to invest in an employee who will leave soon?

Do you know how much effort he put in? Why did you make him prepare a project

if you didn't want him to work on it?

Mr. Oh, you shouldn't just get emotional over this issue.

Why would the company want to invest in an employee who will leave soon?

No, I think it's all right.

-But still check it with Mr. Cheon. -Okay.

-What I can I help with? -Yes, here.

Mr. Cheon, what do you think about this company?

-Well, they actually seem pretty good. -Okay.

What about another manufacturing company?

-Shinsung Company. -Okay.

I feel Shinsung is a good one to work with.

But, they don't have much experience doing this sort of project.

Their offer is the most appealing to our company though.

-Then schedule a meeting with them first. -Okay.

Thanks for your assistance.

Mr. Oh.

Mr. Oh, that's totally unfair.

It's already been decided.

What the hell is wrong with those people?

Mr. Oh, you know that

Geu-rae worked day and night for two months to prepare that proposal.

Then they want to take it away from him? And put my name on it?

You can't do that. No, I won't do it. Never!

Is there really no other way?

Come on, Mr. Oh. You saw how excited he was to get his proposal approved.

He practically memorizes every street in Kazakhstan for the project.

He might even marry a girl from Kazakhstan.

How can they treat Geu-rae like this?

Because it's a company.

They can do this because it's a company.

What? But Geu-rae has been performing exceptionally well.

Don't make it sound like he saved the country or something.

He just worked for his salary.

So, are you really going to do this to him?

Tell them you won't do it.

Get them to take Resource Team Three's proposal.

Send an email to the headquarters. Tell them you can't do it.

Just follow what Mr. Ma told you to do.

That will get you in the least amount of trouble.

Even if you try to fight it through, you can't win.

You have absolutely no chance.

I'm not telling you to always back down.

You need to understand when to pick your fights.

I'm not saying this because I'm worried about you.

I just don't want further trouble and Mr. Ma being upset over everything.

What was the threat this time?

Well, it's nothing.

Our superiors...

They think they know everything, but they don't know shit.

They won't be able to meet the quota with such a tight deadline. Wait and see.

The factory workers won't stay still.

Ms. Shin.

Hello, this is Baek-ki Jang from Steel Team One.

When will we get the results of Finance Team's internal review

for our team's Indonesia project?

Yes, the project regarding pipes.

Right. Okay, I got it.

And also,

when will we get the results for our team's H Beam proposal?

No. It's not urgent.

So, it's still under review?

Hey, Baek-ki.

Yes, thank you.

Yes.

Have you completed the report regarding Youngjin meeting?

Yes. I just have to print it out.

Okay, do that.

Also go into KOTRA's online library and make copies

of the two-week trend reports of Eastern European countries.

Okay, I will.

Mr. Kim, can you take a look at this?

It's about this SMC water tank.

It's 20% cheaper to produce than those made in Japan.

But it's 20% more expensive than those made in Malaysia.

-So, how do I persuade the buyer? -Well...

-You mean this? -Yes.

This one is definitely cheaper.

But it can't withstand extreme heat.

And you said, that there were several complaints for damages and cracks, right?

Why did you select this company?

Wasn't it because their products can withstand heat of 80 degrees Celsius?

Yes, you're right.

But I'm worried because they're virtually a new company.

Mr. Oh.

If their conditions are good, you should go with them.

They'll gain experience as they do the work,

although they may be inexperienced now.

Yes, hello. This Geu-rae Jang from Sales Team Three.

Hello. How do you do?

You're here? I'll be right down.

Shinsung says they have brought supplementary documents for review.

Okay, go ahead.

What's with this company?

Crippling a guy who just wants to work his ass off.

Hey, Mr. Cheon.

Don't meddle with these items.

I know similar types of business projects were done in the past.

But I'm proposing it with better conditions and profit margins.

Mr. Cheon.

You can't work on these items.

You shouldn't touch these items.

What are you talking about?

These projects are for the elite employees of those selected from open recruitment.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

You weren't even selected from open recruitment.

I thought you would have learned your lesson by now

while you were with Sales Team Three.

Why can't you get the picture?

What are you going to do?

Geu-rae will be really disappointed.

Why would he be so disappointed?

You know, it's not the end of the world

just because the person in charge changes.

Then what's with your expression, Mr. Oh?

You look so depressed.

Me? I'm not depressed.

I know what you feel.

But this time, there is nothing you can do about it.

Since this is different from Dong-sik's case.

I can't advise you this time

to go talk with the director.

Just try to comfort Geu-rae as much as possible.

Excuse me. Are you from Shinsung Company?

-Are you from Sales Team Three? -Yes, I am.

My name is Sung-jin Han, I'm a director at my company.

Okay.

I'm sorry, I forgot to bring my own business card.

No, that's fine.

Yes, thank you.

We know that we don't have much experience,

but we are prepared to work diligently.

Our entire staff is really looking forward to this potential project.

Okay.

If you select us, we won't let you down.

We will take a good look this. Thank you for coming by.

Yes, thank you. I hope you choose our company for this project.

Thank you again.

-You can go ahead. -No, I'll go after you.

No, I'm fine. I insist that you leave first.

Thank you for coming by.

Hello, sir.

Get in.

Yes, sir.

Your name is Geu-rae Jang, right?

From Sales Team Three?

Yes, sir. How do you do, sir?

Good.

Mr. Park's fraud case.

And the revised Jordan project. They were resolved because of you, right?

Right.

I thought of you as a daring newbie.

I only realized later on that

you're the fellow that Mr. Kim of Sungwon Inc. recommended.

Yes, sir.

Thank you for this chance, Mr. Choi.

I don't recall, but what did you do before you came to work for us?

Right. You used to play baduk, right?

Yes, sir.

Okay, all right.

Come to my office sometime.

Let's play baduk.

Mr. Oh, I've received supplementary documents from Shinsung Company.

Their director came himself to deliver it.

Okay.

I think he wants this project badly.

Okay.

He says the entire staff is hoping to get this project.

They're doing their best.

I kind of felt sorry for him.

-Hey, Geu-rae. -Yes?

What's with the sympathy?

What?

You work for us, not for them.

I'm sorry.

Just look at the facts.

Yes, sir.

Don't do that.

You're the person in charge.

After preparing the project, you still ask questions?

That won't do.

I'm sorry.

MONTENEGRO PROJECT PROPOSAL

PROPOSAL APPROVAL REQUEST: PENDING

Baek-ki, go retrieve the fax message.

Since we're going to send it to Turkey, scan the fax too.

This is urgent.

Shit. Typing error.

Is this the reason for the delay?

-Baek-ki. -Yes?

Right. The fax message.

Where should I send it to?

This company isn't paying you a salary just so you can do your own thing.

Pardon?

Did you complete the meeting report yet?

Not yet.

How can you manage any project while being so irresponsible?

I know you're anxious given this is your first project proposal.

But I can't let you keep this up. You neglect everything else. You know why?

In times like these,

you're prone to making mistakes.

Do you know that you haven't submitted the KOTRA reports as well?

I'm sorry.

Go retrieve the fax for Turkey and make a scanned copy.

Then get the bearing sample

for the China project in the storage room.

Yes, sir.

Are you sleeping?

What?

Jeez. I thought you were sleeping with your eyes open.

No, I wasn't.

I heard you submitted your first business item proposal.

Did it get approved?

No, it's still pending.

I heard your proposal received good reviews at the headquarters.

Is something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

Well, okay then.

Well, you know Geu-rae...

No, forget about it.

See you.

After sweating for so long,

the penance-like two hours have passed.

Until I returned to the waiting room and put my clothes on,

my body was severely trembling.

There is nothing easy in this world.

I'm Young-yi An from Resource Team Two.

Due to personal reasons, I am unable to continue with the expedition project

for Sal de Vida lithium.

Thank you for your consideration.

And please replace mine with another project from the Resource Team.

Yes. Hello, Mr. Kim. What is it?

You're here out front?

It's that time for submitting business proposals, right?

Things must be hectic.

Yes, we're waiting for approvals. How's your pizza restaurant doing?

I'm doing fine.

It must be difficult since the restaurant name isn't a well-known brand.

Maybe, I guess.

Why? Is there something wrong?

Business was good at first.

You know, I had confidence with making pizza.

I have tried many kinds of pizza

back as an expat and on many business trips.

Although it wasn't a well-known pizza brand, it still caught attention

and gained fame on the Internet.

Then what? Has business died down?

We closed down after a big store entered nearby.

My entire company's retirement funds

and additional bank loans all went into this pizza restaurant.

I thought this was the bright start of the next chapter in my life.

Mr. Kim. Mr. Cheon.

Yes?

Didn't Mr. Oh take care of it yet? Why Isn't the revised proposal submitted yet?

What?

You know, the Kazakhstanproposal that Geu-rae submitted.

I told him to change the staff in charge and resubmit it.

What?

Didn't Mr. Oh say anything?

Why is Mr. Oh not following what I told him to?

I tried to reason with him.

What the hell is he doing? The planning manager even issued him a rebuttal.

-Mr. Kim. -One of you two, take charge.

What's wrong with you thickheads?

I know you guys are trying to look out for him.

But a temporary employee can't be put in charge of a project.

A staff in charge should be someone

who can see a project through its completion.

When Mr. Oh gets back, tell him to revise it and resubmit.

Got it? Okay.

Okay.

Hey, Geu-rae.

What can I do?

Unfortunately, there's no room.

Okay. Go ahead.

Should I have endured it back then?

Should I have compromised?

I couldn't see it with my eyes.

The line that was connected to upper management.

Should I have tried to understand that?

I can't sleep because i feel regretful.

Three to four times a month,

I went overseas on business trips.

My children thought I was going sightseeing and expected some presents.

At least, back then,

I thought I was doing a great job as a trading man.

Now I look back and it seems like nothing.

I let go of my wife to pursue my career,

and I was never a good father to my children.

Hey.

Do you remember

when I was working on a project in Northern Europe?

I approached their embassy in Korea

to gather all kinds of information.

Moreover, you were a newbie at that time.

Your story is still the talk of the town.

Right.

I have no idea where all that drive came from.

You know? I grabbed them by the collar and asked for the information.

I implored them that my job was at stake. It was definitely intense.

I got their full attention and got all the information I needed.

Nowadays, it seems like that trading man spirit never existed.

Well, we're not as poor as before.

The company is still a battleground?

Don't quit until you're forced out.

The outside world

is hell.

I'm sorry, but now I need to go and head to battle.

Okay.

Then,

should get back to hell.

-Hey, go ahead. -No, you leave first.

No, you go ahead. Get moving.

Drinking in broad daylight.

-Go ahead. -You, too.

Okay, I will.

I wasn't able to bring presents for your kids.

Why don't you buy some goodies for them on your way back home?

-Hey, I didn't want to come empty-handed. -What is this?

Don't mind it. Stop resisting.

I'll see you again.

Get home safe.

Goodbye.

Why don't you buy some goodies for them on your way back home?

I have to work again.

I have to work again.

The connections I left behind when I quit my job,

I want to grab a hold of them again.

The companies I used to work for should still remember me.

Sure, I let them all go since I was angry at our company.

But I have to do that work again. This is the only option I have left.

Please help me.

Mr. Oh.

Yes?

What is it?

You know,

Geu-rae found out.

Mr. Kim came by earlier and practically announced it.

Then?

I tried calling him, but he won't answer. Business calls keep rolling in.

Leave him alone.

It's not the end of the world. He'll be back.

-But... -Get back to work.

Okay.

Yes, this is Dong-sik Kim of Sales Team Three.

Mr. Jang? He's currently out of office.

Yes, I will.

What are you doing here?

Mr. Oh.

Companies have been calling. They are asking for the person in charge.

And you just neglected them all?

Are your seniors your backup?

Are they your phone operators?

Come down.

I need to visit the trade insurance corporation.

Okay.

Hi.

Mr. Cheon.

Yes, Mr. Choi.

How is Sales Team Three doing? Is everything going smoothly?

What?

Jeez.

If Mr. Oh is acting like that, it's a disorder. An illness.

An illness of the mind.

He keeps pushing what he wants in vain.

And he hasn't changed with age.

He's still immature.

But then,

there are times when I appreciate that aspect of Mr. Oh.

What?

Sir.

Would it be possible

for you to provide backing for Geu-rae Jang?

I apologize for asking.

Why are you dragging on this issue?

Wouldn't she need some time to think about it?

She has put a lot of effort into this.

You son of a bitch.

When have you become all so emotional?

Have you become soft because of that female employee in your team?

Hey, Mr. Jung.

Yes?

Don't you want a promotion this time?

Jeez.

It's such a gloomy day.

Young-yi.

Yes?

Can't you give it up?

If so, then...

I'm begging you. Please.

-What? -You know.

I'm up for a promotion review soon.

Let's do what Mr. Ma wants.

But none of us dared

to give each other half-baked advice.

We've been working here for 17 months,

and we've realized that

it's up to you

whether you rise above your trials or not.

You were correct, Mr. Ma.

My project proposal...

My project proposal seems difficult to manage.

upon thinking about it.

Is that what you really think?

Yes.

I was irresponsible.

I already sent an email to the headquarters.

What? The factory workers have declared a boycott?

What? They're coming up?

Where are you, Mr. Moon?

We can't work like this.

Sir.

We made it absolutely clear that we can't do it.

Even if we run at full capacity, we can't complete the task. Got it?

Can't you find us some support?

We have worked our asses off by sleeping only three to four hours a day.

For five straight days!

But you order us to run outdated decrepit machineries too?

The factory manager clearly promised me

to deliver the goods by the deadline!

Don't you think we know that you, Mr. Sung, forced it on us?

That we had to do it, or else!

The factory manager accepted the task,

so go and complain about it to him!

What the fuck?

So, is an outdated machinery just some stupid ornament?

We want to use it because it still works!

You birdbrains don't know shit about what I'm saying, do you?

-What? What the fuck? -What? Birdbrains?

You better get back to your jobs this instant.

If you don't, I will hold the whole bunch of you responsible. Got it?

If the Sales Team puts in an order,

your job is to just deliver the products as requested.

And this order was a sealed deal!

If you have the time and strength to come here and throw a tantrum,

go back to your factory and get the fucking job done!

This is bullshit.

Hey, let's go. Everyone.

We must have been crazy to think we could work something out here.

Okay then!

You guys can do whatever you want.

We will be going on a strike, first thing tomorrow morning!

-Let's go. -What?

-This is ridiculous. -Calm down.

You think you can just disown a contract?

If we use subcontractors, their costs will be billed to you stupid fuckers!

Mr. Sung, shut up!

Seok-yul, do something to try and fix this.

-What? -You worked at Ulsan factory, right?

You know, our work will go down in flames if we leave workers like that.

Do whatever you can, so they don't go on a strike.

How can I do that?

You must be friends with some of those people, right?

You said you relate to those in the field.

What can he do, Mr. Moon? Just leave it as it is.

If this becomes a problem,

I will officially hold them responsible for incurred losses.

Okay, I'll do it. I will resolve it.

Hey, Seok-yul!

Okay, do whatever to stop them from shutting down the machines.

Yes, sir.

Gentlemen, wait up!

Please don't go back like this.

Let's calmly talk this over some food.

What the fuck? Dinner?

Do you think we're in the mood?

You can't go like this. You can't go on a strike like this.

Won't this affect you too?

What? Affect us?

You little weasel babbled about how important field work is,

but now you're in a suit, you're just like them.

You sit in your cubicle with no knowledge of the field and just issue orders.

Then you think everything is all right?

You think you can just pressure us to work with unfair conditions?

Don't you have a father and family?

Why are you so upset?

Do you think you can work with outdated clunky machinery?

No, sir.

You misunderstood me.

Misunderstood?

My family expects me to earn a living.

Can you understand that?

You just comfortably sit in your office all day long.

So, how in the world can you understand?

I'm Seok-yul, Seok-yul Han. I was at your factory as an intern.

I'm the guy born for the field, okay?

Is that so? Then you can fucking go into the field!

-Let's go. -Let's get out of here.

Seok-yul. Are you okay?

MEETING REPORT: SHINSUNG COMPANY

SUMMARY, ISSUES, AND OTHER ITEMS

KAZAKHSTAN EXPORT PROJECT

-Mr. Oh. -Yes?

These are all the files and documents for the Kazakhstanproject.

Okay, you did a good job.

Mr. Oh.

Yes?

Please place a new person in charge

for the Kazakhstanproject.

Okay.

Let's do that.

Did you find it yet?

The thing is, Mr. Kang...

Forget about it.

Is the currency correct?

I clearly remember telling you to organize it in Euros.

Yes. I'll revise it immediately.

-Hey, Baek-ki. -Yes?

Congratulations.

Sorry?

PROPOSAL APPROVAL REQUEST: APPROVED

You did a good job.

Thank you.

No, I'm sorry.

No...

Thank you very much.

It seems Geu-rae Jang is no longer in charge of his project.

Please excuse me. I'll get going first.

Sure. Okay.

Goodbye, Young-yi.

My family, for generations.

Well, not for generations.

Most of my relatives are blue-collar workers who value labor and sweat

and have great pride working in the field.

Hello?

Sir?

Sir.

You still haven't left?

Are you hurt badly?

It's okay.

Do you remember the person with the gloves on?

He's a close friend of mine.

Up until two years ago, we used to operate the machines together.

But he lost two fingers on the job

while operating those outdated machines.

Those machines cause physical accidents every year.

After the accident, he was transferred to the quality control unit.

Do you think you can

work with outdated clunky machinery?

My family expects me to earn a living.

Can you understand that?

You just comfortably sit in your office all day long.

So, how in the world can you understand?

Hey, Seok-yul.

We're not doing this because we don't want to work.

I'm just trying to protect the tools of my trade.

These hands are what feed my family

and pay for my children's tuition.

If I fail and disappear,

my family disappears with me.

You chirped about how you were from a blue-collar working family, right?

From a family like that.

You should have guessed this would happen.

-Hey, Geu-rae. -Yes...

Yes? What is it, Baek-ki?

You know,

I've never been more embarrassed of my qualifications until today.

What's wrong with your qualifications?

There's nothing wrong.

In my case,

I just realized that today.

Geu-rae...

Geu-rae, your mistakes,

my mistakes,

my qualifications,

and your past...

All of those and the other things

are not our fault.

I only realized those today.

So...

Let's make a toast.

Come on, a toast.

Hello.

It's been awhile, hasn't it?

Is Sang-hyup home?

He's probably drinking at a shop nearby.

I'm sorry for what you're going through.

I'm more worried about his self-esteem than what we're going through.

You're here.

Why come all the way to my home? You could have just called.

Don't do things like this.

How will you face your kids?

Sober up and clear your mind.

If you're drunk all the time, you'll miss whatever chance that comes your way.

It's risky to be drunk even when things are going well.

But it's riskier to be drunk when things are not going your way.

Our team has a newbie,

and he's exactly like your former self.

He's a diligent employee and gets work done on time.

But there's one thing different about him.

He puts in immense effort, but it seems to come naturally.

And he's passionate about his work, but stays very rational.

The young fellow is always sober.

YANGPYEONG HANGOVER SOUP TAKE AWAY AVAILABLE

I'll be on my way.

Take this.

YOUSUNG GLOBAL CEO: GYEONG-MAN KIM

Director Kim?

He started his own business, after leaving the company.

The person who stood by when the company kicked me out?

He started the business with three people.

But with no experts, they're having tough times.

Go visit them.

Mr. Kim was shown his way out too?

That's how trade works, isn't it?

You fire, and you get fired.

Don't hate him.

I don't hate him.

Also, that kid you talked about.

-The sober fellow. -Yes.

Watch out for him, so he doesn't become like me.

I'm not sure that's something we can do anything about.

I hope things work out

for that fellow.

Mr. Oh.

Did you get home safely?

Yes.

That's good.

Hey, Geu-rae.

Yes, sir

Stay sober.

Okay.

Good.

Yes.

I'm wide awake.

You were right Mr. Ma.

But a temporary employee

can't be put in charge of a project.

Then you can fucking go into the field!

-Let's go. -Let's get out of here.

I don't have time to be drunk.

Even if you lose a baduk stone, the game still goes on.

I couldn't persuade them.

I will contact subcontractors for help.

Hey, Seok-yul!

You showed off like that, but you couldn't do anything.

You can't even get some factory workers to return to their jobs? Shit!

You shouldn't have trampled on them and the fieldwork.

This office shouldn't be pecking

at the workers to produce goods with outdated machines.

You have to give them a feasible task.

Mr. Sung probably knew the task was too much for them.

What?

Hey, you!

You...

You better choose the subcontractor wisely.

If you can't find one within the day,

even if our factory works day and night, we won't be able to fulfill our order.

Mr. Sung!

Find a subcontractor whatever it takes.

If you can't find one,

we won't be able to meet our quota. We'll end up in debt.

We'll be penalized for late delivery.

I promise I'll find a subcontractor.

It would have been better to just use the outdated machines.

Hello, this is Seok-yul Han from Textile Team One.

Please produce our products quickly without using the outdated machines.

We will find a subcontractor and take care of the leftover quantity.

Okay, got it. Thanks!

But you know, it will be difficult to find a subcontractor with so little time.

I need to do my best.

Yes, please keep up the good work.

I have to quickly grow my hair out.

We have worked with them many times. What do you mean by bankrupt?

-What about insurance? -What the hell is going on?

Yes. You know. That is...

Give me the phone.

What's going on?

What the fuck are you talking about?

Who does business deals based on only credit ratings?

If that's how you always did it, do you want to take responsibility for this?

What's wrong with you? Are you fucking insane?

How can you do sales on credit with a company that hides it's going broke?

-Insurance? -We're covered.

Get your butts over here.

Mr. Ma, our company is insured.

What?

What? What is it? Damn it! Speak up!

What the hell did you do?

How do you make a mess of things with so many employees?

You, come here! What did you do?

Get a hold of yourselves!

Receiving salaries just to create trouble?

What about you?

Mr. Ma.

Our company is insured by the trade insurance corporation. I have checked it.

Don't you see our delivery schedule is messed up now?

Can't you see it? Is everything all right since we're insured?

Mr. Ma. I must finish the phone call.

Hey, it's me.

They're going bankrupt? Is that true?

Okay. Keep me updated.

Mr. Ma. Don't hit my...

No.

Please don't hit me or anyone in my team anymore.

You did great in there.

Stop trembling.

Thank you, Mr. Jung.

No, it's nothing.

We all got beaten, you know?

I repaid you.

Now, we're all dead.

Shit, we're dead meat.

Shit.

SOLAR PANEL EXPORT PROJECT

What is this?

It's a project item that I managed.

Let's start with those that have passed the review.

This is a surefire project, so let's do it.

It's already been somewhat reviewed by upper management.

What are you talking about?

You really don't understand, or are you just faking ignorance?

PERSONNEL RECORDS: GEU-RAE JANG

Since this is an item I chose,

can't you understand when I tell you to take this item and do it?

So why are you giving me this project?

You did well with the Jordan project.

So take this to add to your performance.

This senior manager position is yours when I move into upper management.

It's a surefire project. So try and make it successful.

By any chance,

is this a project given by the director?

Yes, it is.

SOLAR PANEL EXPORT PROJECT: SALES TEAM

Subtitle translation by You-jeong Kim