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♫ Open to page 64♫

♫ We'll study what came before ♫

♫ Books are binding but there's so much more

♫ This little school just a race ♫

♫ But I can tell by your grace ♫

♫ History will one day know your face ♫

♫ 'Cause you got the wit ♫

♫ And you got the drive ♫

♫ You hold the whole world between your eyes ♫

♫ Oh it's so easy to see ♫

♫ Just don't forget about me ♫

[The Midnight Romance in Hagwon]

[Episode 3]

The ad won't be everything.

Don't forget that the best ad is your ability and word of mouth.

Yes. I'll do my best.

Thank you.

How about this, by the way?

"Teacher-Pupil Tag Team."

The miraculous teacher and student.

I think that'd be a more moving story.

Looks like we have more to talk about.

Could you tell me more in detail?

I heard in academies that you share a limited amount of pie.

Since there's a set number of students.

And the number is going down every year, too.

Rather than fighting over a tiny pie,

making the pie bigger would be a lot better.

And you need Seo Hye Jin for that?

The biggest lecture room was about this big when I first came here.

It was. The desks and chairs were all used, too.

You and Ms. Seo achieved this much.

What if she thinks you're doing it out of pity?

If you say yes, I'll find a way to convince her.

I'll make sure it's a deal, not pity.

I'll be waiting for good news.

Okay.

The finals are coming up soon.

All the academies go into battle mode.

- Before that- - Let's prepare the battle line as soon as possible.

Got it.

[Looking for the barracks...]

Will Chanyeong High really not have a supplementary textbook?

Their teacher doesn't want it. What can we do?

The academies summarizing the students' notes is bad, too.

How sad. I'm maintaining the highest number of Chanyeong students with this.

Take it easy.

Our wrists, voices, and assets are all disposable.

Our life span is short for a reason.

Thank you for your concern.

Team Leader.

Yes?

I need to discuss something with you.

Go ahead and tell me.

Could we go somewhere for a moment?

How about the conference room?

Sounds good.

Why did you say what I didn't ask you to?

I just didn't feel like taking your spot.

He explained the reason, you said.

He was just following his instinct.

Other teachers will think I'm privileged without a reason.

So you'll use me as a shield?

To be specific, it's a strategic partnership.

- I'll say no. - Of course.

Academy ads aren't that effective, anyway.

It's just symbolic.

The people who couldn't bring results say that, don't they?

Don't take it too far.

You think I have no self-esteem because I told you to do whatever?

- Ms. Seo, it's not like that. - Did you think I'd say yes to that immediately?

- I knew it wouldn't be immediate. - But?

I thought you'd choose to be practical over your pride.

Objectively. Like just now.

What did I do just now?

You weren't surprised.

Even though I just said your face would be removed.

I told you. You and I need to compete with each other.

Don't be like that and reconsider it, please?

You reconsider it.

Seizing the opportunity when it comes is a talent, too.

What?

I just need to find a way, right?

A way to benefit us both.

You'll do it if I find it, okay?

I said you don't have to do this.

Promise me. This is your specialty.

"I'll let you go home if you solve this." Something like that.

Find it, then.

You promised.

You promise me one thing, too.

Ask anything.

The finals special lecture is coming up soon.

I don't have time to waste energy with you.

You have until tomorrow.

Sounds good.

Here.

Thank you.

I thought I'd see you much later since you don't have classes yet.

I've never worked in this neighborhood before.

I was wondering if I could get advice from you.

I heard the counseling managers are experienced and well-informed.

Where did you hear such a thing?

From an internet forum.

Is that so?

What kind of advice do you want?

Well... to be honest, I have a bit of a disadvantage.

I didn't attend a SKY university, and I never worked around here, either.

But you joined by beating a tight competition.

Be confident.

The director set Mr. Lee aside and had a one-on-one meeting with him.

You must be a bit upset about it.

I want to prove my abilities quickly.

What should I do?

I didn't think I'd be hearing such a naive question in Daechi.

I'm sure I won't fall behind in terms of my abilities.

Since the question is naive, I'll answer naively, too.

Bring results in a short period of time.

So... How, exactly?

I would be a lecturer if I knew that.

[Lee Joon Ho]

[POSTECH, Korea University, Seoul University, Ehwa Womens' University...]

[10th Grade Schedule: Seo Hye Jin - 7-10 p.m.]

[10th Grade Schedule, 11th Grade Schedule]

We...

understand each other's position well.

Aren't you going home?

I thought the Korean department would get dinner since you didn't have classes.

I still have work to do.

Let's go home.

You can go ahead. I'll wrap things up here.

Did Joon Ho go somewhere?

Looks like he hasn't left yet, either.

Aren't you going home?

Aren't you hungry?

I'm glad you're here, Ms. Seo.

Just one second.

Have a seat here.

Mr. Lee...

Joon Ho.

Yes, Ms. Seo.

I'm concerned about you.

I'm really busy right now.

I don't have the energy to teach and mentor you.

You don't have time to worry about stuff like this, either, do you?

You need to start your class soon.

Just give it a try, as the Director said. It's a good opportunity.

Let them know you're here first.

Start with that and starting in the summer break-

You almost convinced me.

What?

I'm concerned about you, too.

- Hey- - I was trying not to bother you...

and do what you told me to do.

- But? - I don't want to.

I'll do it with you, no matter what.

It'd be to my benefit.

- Joon Ho- - You told me to find a way.

I found it.

So...

be my partner.

Joint curriculum, ad, and classes.

It'd be called the "Teacher-Pupil Tag Team."

You don't get this opportunity easily.

I told you. You have no colleagues here.

You said you do use each other.

I'll say no. I already teach the most Chanyeong High students.

But you aren't interested in stopping there.

I can worry about myself.

The first one...

should be Heewon High.

It's an autonomous private boys' school that's just as stingy with grades as Chanyeong High.

An adventure you haven't embarked on yet. To put it simply...

it's Seo Hye Jin's Wailing Wall.

I realized while looking at the Hall of Fame wall.

That you focus on two or sometimes three schools.

But the Seo Hye Jin, I know, won't be satisfied with that.

You must've tried your hardest.

And I found...

the evidence of your effort.

What did you see?

For the last three years, you had eight presentations for Heewon High's parents.

But...

you have never gotten to secure a class yet.

Three students enrolled for the last midterm special lecture.

You sent all of them back since you didn't reach the number.

Do you know why I couldn't reach the number?

Because there was a gatekeeper guarding the Wailing Wall.

A legendary figure, teaching the highest number of Heewon High students for 20 years.

Yes. Choiseon Korean.

Director Choi Hyeong Seon.

AKA...

the Gray Witch.

A former teacher at Heewon High turned an academy lecturer.

400 students from Heewon High...

attend Director Choi's lectures.

She never canceled a class or been late for 20 years.

They call her a witch due to her chilling punctuality.

The test went well for all of you, right?

Yes, ma'am.

I always say this, but the school exams determine how diligent you are.

It's a time of opportunity, not pain.

This is your precious opportunity to defeat your friend who's read thousands of books.

You can't miss even one question.

Yes, ma'am.

- Let's do our best today, too. - Yes, ma'am.

Textbook page 89.

Her monthly salary for teaching the Heewon High classes is

way higher than a corporate executive's yearly salary.

She went through many TAs, but she's been working with one for eight years.

Some say he's a high school graduate, and some say he has a doctor's degree.

But there's no way to know.

Where did you hear about her TA?

I called my friend who went to Heewon High. They all attended Choiseon Korean.

All the prominent Korean teachers challenged her, but she didn't even budge.

Being an academy lecturer at 60 isn't as easy as it sounds.

I know. She needs to pass the torch.

I'm saying we can't win that school over by just changing the ad.

But we can fire a flare, at least.

With the "Teacher-Pupil Tag Team"?

Teachers hold a special place in one's heart.

Okay, fine.

Let's say I secure a Heewon High class.

It's true that would be to my benefit.

But what would you gain from it?

An entrance like a comet's.

The rumor that I destroyed someone's castle gate.

And I want anger from the authority.

Anger will turn into attention, and that...

would hold immeasurable value.

What do you say?

Does that make your concern worthwhile?

It does.

We'll accept enrollment for the finals with this schedule.

It hasn't changed much compared to the midterm?

No. All the teachers are focusing on the main schools.

This is why they're satisfied with making 10 million a month.

Don't you know there's a change at Chanyeong High?

Analyzing previous exams is useless now.

That's why Mr. Lee Ui Joong had a big presentation for parents-

Will Mr. Lee be enough?

Next year's business depends on this.

It's a bit late to hire a new teacher.

I'll be in charge of that.

Pardon?

Advertise in a banner saying the director is teaching the Chanyeong class.

Okay.

When will the class start?

Seo Hye Jin would start six weeks before the exam.

Seo Hye Jin?

Yes.

We'll start on the same date.

How about a week before?

That would be more advantageous-

The same date.

Okay, got it.

More than half of Heewon High students get over 90 points for Korean.

They get pushed to Grade 4 by getting two questions wrong.

They're very well educated, but they're too sensitive.

That's my specialty.

You know. It's easy to go up from 10 points to 60,

but going down from 90 to 100 is...

There's no need to explain. It makes you want to die.

Did you want to die?

I simply felt no longer human.

It gets harder to study as the grades get higher.

And each friend feels like a wall.

I didn't know.

I was acting tough.

You'd look foolish if you act desperately.

But I was okay.

Because I had you.

The ad by itself won't be enough.

We need another powerful blow.

I know.

Recruiting the kids is the first step.

Securing the class, a textbook to expand on, and equipping lecturing skills would be the second.

They both would be difficult.

I'm prepared.

Keep your schedule empty from 10 to 12 p.m. every day for a while.

Will you join me?

I never gave a joint lecture while prepping for an exam.

But I think we could claim attention for that.

I'll make sure you don't regret it.

It's over if the lecturers' levels don't match. We'd both go down together.

That would never happen. Never.

Excuse me, I just warned you.

Don't hold me back.

Okay?

Pardon? Okay, okay.

You'll be teaching them to death, anyway.

You probably won't send them home like you used to.

Hey, shouldn't you be thanking me first?

I won't return the favor with words.

What, then?

Wealth, glorious reputation,

and the memory of victory that you'd take to the grave. I'll give you that.

I wish you were less eloquent.

I know.

You taught me too well.

Hold on.

Right,

here. Look through them for now. They'd be useful.

Okay. Text me when you get home.

No. Isn't it scarier to text you at night?

But still, text me.

Okay. See you.

Oh, there's something I didn't get to tell you.

What is it?

I'm getting my own place soon.

Did you get kicked out?

I'm going independent.

But I can't get an apartment in this neighborhood with my savings.

I lost my mind by visiting real estate agencies.

- So? - I'm looking for a place in your neighborhood.

Why?

It's cheaper than here and...

it'd be easier to share a ride.

I can't afford a car after paying the security deposit.

Anyway, I warned you.

Oh, don't forget to text me.

Can't handle him.

♫ Open to page 64♫

♫ We'll study what came before ♫

♫ Books are binding but there is so much more ♫

♫ This little school's just a race ♫

♫ But I can tell by your grace ♫

♫ History will one day know your ♫

I'm home.

That's it?

♫ And you got the drive ♫

♫ You hold the whole world between your eyes ♫

♫ Oh, it's so easy to see ♫

Good night.

♫ Just don't forget about me ♫

♫ We could sail to the moon ♫

Aren't you hungry?

I'm about to starve to death.

Sorry. Let's eat starting tomorrow.

Hooray.

♫ 'Cause you got the world in the palm of your fist ♫

♫ You could move mountain tops with a slide of your wrist ♫

♫ Oh, the greatness I foresee ♫

♫ Just don't forget about me ♫

♫ I know that it seems far away ♫

♫ One last year 'til we graduate ♫

♫ They say life holds many truths ♫

♫ And I'll never forget you ♫

♫ So far as I can gather to guess ♫

Are you sleeping already?

Ms. Seo?

Seo Hye Jin, are you sleeping?

♫ Don't forget about me ♫

No.

♫ You got the wit, and you got the drive ♫

♫ You got the wit, and you got the drive ♫

♫ You hold the whole world between your eyes ♫

♫ Oh, it's so easy to see ♫

♫ Open the page 64 ♫

♫ we'll read about what's in store ♫

♫ Books are binding but there is so much more ♫

♫ These little school is mundane, but I can proudly proclaim ♫

♫ History will one day know your name ♫

Gosh, look who's here.

It's Director Choi.

Long time no see, Director Kim.

What brings you here?

You rarely come to the directors' gatherings.

Maybe it's because I'm not skilled at running an academy.

I couldn't come because I've been buried in lectures.

I envy you for many reasons.

- Shall we go in? - Let's.

(text)

Here are the final lecture schedules of major subject-focused

academies and math academies.

Since we can't overlap with the math classes,

use this as a reference for the finals prep.

Math is such a problem.

It's not too different than the midterm.

Can I assume your schedules haven't changed since the midterm?

We'll take Wednesdays off and teach the same schools as usual.

Sounds good.

Great.

I think our schedule would change a bit.

Are you teaching more Heewon High students?

It's not that. I...

am thinking of starting a Chanyeong High class.

You'll give lectures live?

They changed their exam system

and we need to prepare to teach future 10th-graders, too.

We're receiving a lot of inquiries.

Director Joo, you hired a teacher from a major academy, I heard.

The rumors spread quickly in Daechi-dong.

Chanyeong High students are so fortunate.

Ms. Seo is so talented.

We're all just challengers, including myself.

[Residence / Business / Studios]

[Monthly lease: 1 million. Deposit for a studio: 50 million]

Yes, Director.

I'm on my way to work.

Yes, it'd take about 30 minutes.

Okay.

As you asked, the presentation for the parents will be

in two parts, Part 1 for Heewon and Part 2 for Chanyeong.

The announcement texts were sent.

I reserved the hotel catering service you mentioned, too.

Fifty seats will be available, and it'd be first come, first serve.

I'd like about 30 people instead.

I'm worried there'd be more.

I don't want it to be too taxing for you.

Yes.

Director, here's what you requested.

Thank you.

If you're feeling very ill, go see a doctor...

No, I'm okay. You can leave.

Okay.

I'm glad Ms. Seo accepted Mr. Lee's suggestion.

It's a great concept.

It is, but...

something unexpected happened.

Choiseon Korean's director will be teaching a live class for Chanyeong High.

Choiseon Korean...

You mean that Gray Witch?

Since Ms. Seo had the highest enrollment from Chanyeong High for over seven years,

we won't get defeated so easily, but...

to be honest, I feel anxious... uncomfortable.

I'm sorry.

Geez.

Postpone the new ad campaign...

and secure Chanyeong High for now.

Yes, sounds good. I don't mind.

No.

Our goal isn't to secure what we have.

Get home safely, then.

- She's in your care. - See you, Chae Won.

- Take care. - Bye.

I earned my share today, too.

You were born to do this. Seriously.

I'm basically a shaman, you know.

I know exactly where they want to be scratched.

Gosh, you'll go independent soon.

Come on.

Think carefully. Being on a salary is easier.

A fight breaks somewhere, and someone wants to quit all the time.

Being a director isn't worth it.

Is something going on?

I wouldn't know.

By the way, things are getting serious in the director's office.

He's talking to Ms. Seo and Mr. Lee.

Heewon High.

And you aren't trying to collect the students Director Choi shed.

We need to steal Gray Witch's students.

Starting with 10th-graders.

If this works, the academy directors in Daechi-dong would flip out.

That's what we're hoping for.

Sit side by side.

Sit next to him.

Closer. Closer.

Get close.

Be affectionate.

Be affectionate.

Will the teacher and student concept be explosive enough?

We'll have to make it explosive.

How?

Give Director Choi Hyeong Seon a call first.

Call Gray Witch? Why would I?

Just tell her that...

I'm scared.

Their rule is to base the exam on the textbook.

Choiseon Korean's famous thorough memorizing technique will work.

For the class pace...

Director Kim, this is Choi Hyeong Seon.

Team Leader Seo is panicking right now.

Going head-to-head would be too much of a headache.

Why do you need the Gray Witch's class schedule?

She's begging me to find out your class schedule for Chanyeong High...

I want to know if she's after Chanyeong or Seo Hye Jin's Chanyeong.

Oh, really?

You aren't actually scared, are you?

- No. - Got it. Thank you.

Don't apologize. It's okay. Of course.

Thank you. Okay.

It's as expected.

Tuesday and Saturday evenings.

Same time and day as Ms. Seo's class.

She's starting on the same date, too.

She's teaching 10th-graders, too.

Are you smiling?

What will you do now?

They want to avoid going head-to-head?

No need to get distracted by the number.

Director Choi might be experienced,

but our track records are the same.

So as the lecture skills, name recognition, textbook quality,

and the students' level of education.

You can't change any of these overnight.

But there's one thing you can change freely.

- The dates? - Yes.

Tuesday and Saturday nights.

Except for the dates Heewon High has classes on,

there are eight to ten-time slots she can choose from.

And she picked Tuesdays and Saturdays.

The same time as my class, even.

You said you were scared because-

If I were to go all-in on the Chanyeong class since I got scared,

I'd definitely move the class to Wednesday and Sunday nights.

Because she's been using that time slot for Heewon High students for 20 years.

That's the safest timeslot.

Since she thinks you're scared, she'd switch the class schedule

and teach the Chanyeong class on Wednesday and Sunday nights?

Because she's after our Chanyeong High students.

Yes, probably.

But what if she doesn't do as we predicted?

Mr. Park.

Yes.

Let's change the class schedule.

Move the Chanyeong High class on Wednesday and Sunday nights.

But teach the Heewon High class, then.

I need to let them know we aren't interested in adjusting the class schedule.

She probably isn't interested in adjusting the class schedule.

We won't touch Chanyeong High class' schedule and...

go after Director Choi's Heewon High class?

Yes. If she changes Heewon High's class schedule as we expected,

it might not be a direct blow, but it'd shake things up a bit.

We won't confuse my Chanyeong students,

but it'd be easier to go after Heewon High.

Even if Choiseon Korean doesn't move as we expected,

we won't suffer any loss.

That's not enough.

Come on, the main event starts afterward.

We have another hidden card that Director Choi doesn't know about.

Joon Ho can use a method she'd never use.

There's only one thing.

Free lectures. Only new lecturers can do that.

What do you mean? F-Free?

Mr. Lee, we'd like to talk more alone.

Am I not supposed to hear it?

You're not.

I hope you understand.

Okay.

- You're free tonight, right? - Yes.

- I'll make a reservation, then. - Okay.

Here he comes. Mr. Lee.

Yes.

You're free this evening, right?

T-This evening?

We can't have a full-blown team dinner since everyone's schedule is different,

but we'll have a drink with whoever's free.

Join us.

I made a plan tonight,

Is it a date, by chance?

No, it's not that.

How many are there, then? I'll make a reservation.

Hold on. I haven't asked Team Leader Seo yet.

This is taking too long.

We can add her later. I'll make a reservation for now.

You've been considering Heewon High since then?

Since I wanted Joon Ho in the ad?

I should've become a shaman instead if I saw it coming.

I suppose.

I didn't know he'd say something as cheeky as "Teacher-Pupil Tag Team."

Not to mention Choiseon Korean's attack.

I didn't see any of this coming.

It sure is a brilliant idea, but...

What would you have done if I kept opposing it?

I don't know. I never thought about it.

Why not?

I just had a feeling Lee Joon Ho would be mine.

It was a gut feeling.

I have a favor to ask, Director.

What?

What if you put Joon Ho in the ad?

- What's the reason? - Joon Ho went to Chanyeong High.

I'll defend as much as possible, but he can be the additional defense.

Tell everyone that Chanyeong High's miracle is here?

It'd be effective for the average to bottom students.

Is this what it's like to get old?

I want to make a safe choice.

I'm fine with keeping things the same.

Director Choi is 60, but she's rolling up her sleeves to go after me.

You can't just sit and defend.

I'll train Joon Ho well.

I have no choice but to trust you.

Since you're Seo Hye Jin.

And about the free lecture...

I think we should keep it a secret until the new ad gets posted.

We need to minimize the time for Choiseon Korean to react.

Yes, let's do that.

I feel uncomfortable relaying this news, too.

The principal and vice principal are hearing about it, too.

Looks like even the chairman heard something, too.

You said math and science supplementary classes

are special programs to produce creative talents.

Is that okay because it's for the students applying for medical school?

You teach Korean.

Reading the entire text from the textbook and discussing about it...

We're wondering if that's going too far.

There are other good options. Essay writing or...

EBS-related lectures.

Teachers...

have the right to teach independently and freely.

This is teacher's authority that no one could mess with.

Don't think we're taking your teacher's authority away.

I'm just saying...

you should try focusing on the exam more.

Mr. Pyo. Mr. Pyo.

I'll get going.

Gosh, seriously. Mr. Pyo! Mr. Pyo!

She's the icon of the academy and an ad model.

My conclusion is that we have no hope as long as Ms. Seo is around.

It's impossible to beat her. Especially the English department is hopeless.

Don't say stuff like that. Especially in front of the new teachers.

It's okay

Your feelings still get hurt once in a while.

Excuse me. Excuse me.

Han Joo, it's been a while. You're done with the class, right?

Yes. I'm a successful teacher in Daechi-dong.

It's still hard to process it. Yes.

By the way, I wanted to ask you something.

Did Mr. Pyo Sang Seob of Guksa Polytechnic High switch schools?

He had a year left there as I remember.

Yes.

Oh, really?

But our academy doesn't do anything criminal, at least.

They'd better not.

Excuse me. I'm sorry, do you mind if I leave now?

Come on, Ms. Nam. I thought you wanted to party hard tonight.

Sorry, sorry. I need to do something urgently. I'm sorry. See you tomorrow.

- See you. - Bye.

[Daechi Chase]

[Lectures to improve school grades]

Free lecture?

No way.

You show half of a three-hour lecture as a preview.

Teachers who are entering a new field use that tactic sometimes.

Why haven't you used it if it's effective?

Have you been to a ramen tasting in grocery stores?

Of course.

Have you seen them giving you the most popular ramen?

No, because I already know what it tastes like.

Yes. Director Choi and I are familiar ones with a long history.

And you're a new product no one ever tasted.

What?

Woah!

My mother looked into other academies a lot when my grades weren't improving.

I know. You were famous.

But I insisted that I stay here.

Why did you?

Because you never gave up on making me understand and persuade me.

So?

Are you ready to study now?

Yes.

I'll share the blackboard notes and lecture planning for Heewon High first.

Choose the part you'd be best at.

- I don't care what I end up with. - Okay.

But how come other people can't see this?

Well...

It's still a secret that we're preparing joint lectures.

Of course.

What if Ms. Nam Cheong Mi or Kim Chae Yoon

saw us doing this right now?

How do you think they'd feel?

The rumor would spread and-

You'll be the privileged one. The one that's inheriting Seo Hye Jin's lecturing tips.

Ms. Kim has been working with me for five years, but we've never done this.

Lecturing skills. It's a major trade secret among lecturers.

Trade secret.

Teachers even disappear with the attendance book when they quit.

Oh.

It is a privilege. And it'd be twice as hard for you.

That's what I'm saying. Focus so I don't have to repeat myself.

Got it.

[Teacher-Pupil Tag Team] [Lee Joon Ho and Seo Hyeo Jin]

[You haven't seen the best* of Korean lectures!]

This could work.

[Ad sketch]

[Seo Hye Jin]

[Send]

[The mail was sent successfully]

To understand King Sejong's Hunminjeongeum properly, you need to understand the basics of medieval Korean first.

You need to know the principles in the creation of consonants and vowels first.

Let's start with consonants first.

The number of Hunminjeongeum's initial consonants is...

17.

You graduated a long time ago, but you remember it.

I'm playing a student who studied in advance.

The initial consonants are...

written how they sound.

What are the creation principles?

Hieroglyphics, addition of lines, and independent consonants.

Should I stop? Should I quit?

Quit.

The passcode is incorrect.

(dialogue)

What? What's going on?

Confirmed.

What?

Shit.

My purse is in the office. My purse is in the office.

Be quiet.

Is someone in there?

Yes, Chae Yoon.

Gosh, I'm so sorry.

I'm back at the academy. I remembered to check something.

I'm not ambitious at all.

Okay. I'll treat you properly next time.

Okay. See you. Bye.

Don't laugh.

[Chanyeong High Previous Exams]

[10th Grade Korean]

I think she's staying.

Let's see.

What will we do?

Hold on. Hold on.

Why would they leave the lights on?

Gosh, my legs.

(dialogues)

(dialogues)

(dialogues)

Let's use the stairs inside. Inside.

Ms. Seo.

Ms. Seo.

- Yes, what? - Why are your hands so cold?

They always are. They always are.

You got scared.

How will you achieve something great with that spirit?

It's not like we got caught holding hands.

Let's get going first.

You need to take the passenger seat this time.

I think I'll die if I let you drive again.

I'll drive.

Get in. Get in.

I wonder what's going on with Ms. Nam.

I know. Everyone should be eating and drinking now.

You must be hungry, by the way.

I'm okay. I can snack on something at home.

Will my face get puffy for the photoshoot tomorrow?

That won't be good. The image is very important, too.

I'm crazy good-looking, even if I get puffy.

Ms. Nam, over here.

Gosh, I'm sorry. It must be your bedtime.

Not at all. I was up waiting for my son.

- By the way, what's going on? - Well...

- Manager Kim. - Yes.

You know the school I'd be teaching...

Would it be bad for Ms. Seo if I taught Chanyeong High?

Chanyeong High?

Yes. I think I can do well.

That'd be terrible for her, of course.

And it won't be so good for you, either.

I looked through some documents. I think I have an edge.

Looks like they often assign several teachers

to one school to make them compete.

But we don't recommend it.

I created a list of schools we haven't gotten to teach.

But I really want to.

I'll take good care of you.

Mom?

Hey, you're back.

What are you doing here?

Well, this is a teacher from the academy.

She wanted to ask me something.

At this hour?

Go inside, Manager Kim.

Okay, Ms. Nam.

See you tomorrow.

Okay.

Let's go in.

How come you're so late every day?

Why? Did you miss me?

Yes.

Gosh, what a shame.

Yes, Mr. Lee.

What do you think? Do we look okay?

Gosh, it's really amazing.

It's as good as it gets.

Seriously.

[Teacher-Pupil Tag Team]

Huh?

It would've been nice if you warned us in advance.

Ms. Seo really wanted to keep it a secret.

You know it's hard for us to say no to her.

You should keep other teachers' spirits up, too.

I know you take good care of them already.

There would be a huge backlash.

Backlash?

They'll understand why, but it's an emotional matter.

Geez.

Are they even qualified?

Tell me to bring an idea as explosive

and noticeable as Seo Hye Jin and Lee Joon Ho.

I'll be happy to open up my wallet.

If they won't do that,

tell them to think carefully about what would be good for them.

"Just enjoy the party and eat the rice cakes."

I can't tell them that.

Why are you speaking so harshly?

I'm saying we should act professionally.

We know lecturers compete individually,

but we can't help but feel disappointed.

It would've been better if you warned us.

I'm sorry.

I wanted to proceed with caution.

Do you not care about what's fair at all?

Just think of us as scouts.

You've gotten more students because your class came right before or after mine.

Heewon High is a good opportunity for you, too.

If we schedule classes back to back,

your chance of opening a Heewon class would go up, too.

Yes, and?

I assure you it won't hurt your career.

Do you promise?

I'll promote your classes every time.

I'll hand out your ad whenever I give them class materials.

So don't take it so personally.

How about me? I teach Korean like you.

Please be in charge of Daesan International High if I get to teach Heewon.

Please help us out.

You'd better start a Heewon High class.

I need to get your crumbs to feel better.

I will.

Did you two prepare a lot?

We did enough.

You know a lot of people are watching you, right?

Be fair and assess the situation carefully.

I'd like you to do that, personally.

I'm doing that.

The crown has its weight.

You need to love your fans equally.

Shall we get coffee?

- Here you go. - Thank you.

I don't feel so disappointed somehow.

Why not?

I don't want to sound too calculative by saying this.

If it succeeds, Team Leader Kim will have a lot to share with us.

What if it fails?

That's the point.

If you were to fail, it's best if it happens quietly.

She'd get hurt a lot if she failed after making such a fuss.

To put it simply, whether she fails or not,

we won't suffer any loss.

That's why the other team leaders complained a little and backed down.

Also, Gray Witch announced the war first.

It won't be easy.

The water content needs to be lower.

Try this.

Let me try some, too.

What is it?

Is it chicken? It was pork before.

It's just a flyer for a free lecture.

Although the copy is a bit provocative.

Who's this kid named Lee Joon Ho?

He was Seo Hye Jin's student for three years in high school.

He was in Grade 8 for the first mock exam,

but he was taught by a college student and got into Korea University.

I think I might remember it.

Lee Joon Ho's mother was a famous soccer mom.

And Seo Hye Jin ended up getting a lot of Chanyeong students from it.

They both owe each other.

I don't think you need to worry so much.

Mr. Park Gi Seong,

how long have you been working for me?

It's been eight years now.

But...

you think this is just an ordinary free lecture event?

They made me change the Heewon class schedule by making a call.

And they scheduled this silly even the day

I teach a class. Three hours before it, even.

Do you find this cheeky behavior ordinary, Mr. Park?

What I meant is...

that their challenge is already doomed.

Do you know the problem with the kids with poor grades?

They don't even know what they don't know.

You need to beat students like that to teach them...

if you're a teacher.

We're fortunate that we're facing the finals.

Why?

Heewon High prioritizes grammar in midterms.

It's hard to set yourself apart.

- I'll go to a class now. - Okay.

This is Seo Hye Jin.

I'm Choi Hyeong Seon of Choiseon Korean.

I ended up introducing myself over the phone first.

I owe you an apology for the rude ad.

Not at all.

I called to ask you a favor.

I just want you to do your best for the free lecture.

There are a lot of small lectures for Heewon High,

but I haven't seen one that sets itself apart.

I'm hoping we feel motivated by it.

That's why I called you.

Yes, I'm looking forward to your Chanyeong High class, too.

If the class ever happens.

♫ Steady as she goes ♫

I want to start a Chanyeong High class, too.

- Ms. Nam. - There's such a thing as business ethics.

You'd get shot if you tell Ms. Nam that.

- Ms. Seo. - You'd rather be doing what?

Do we just need to predict the exam questions better?

What else do you need from me?

Stop arguing and do as I say. I'm right.

Seo Hye Jin's lecture will get canceled.

Poor thing. I'm sure she prepared a lot.

The attendance rate is 99%.

- The unforgettable memory of victory. - Let's make one.

Are you sure you guided them properly?

I think the Teacher-Pupil Tag Team failed.

You need to prove that you weren't chosen due to privilege.