(Agency) [Subtitles by K-Plus Asia]
(All characters, institutions, enterprises and designations...)
(...appearing in this drama are purely fictional.)
Hey, you over there without a home.
Are you sleeping?
Wake up. You need to eat and go to school.
(Go Ah-in)
You're here.
My goodness. You didn't go home again?
Look at this mess.
How many trees did you sacrifice here?
You said I can't become a good copywriter if I try to save paper.
Hey, look.
You have a home, don't you?
Of course I do. I pay rent every month for it.
Eye booger,
saliva,
press marks...
Since I don't see them on your face,
you must have fallen asleep only about 30 minutes ago.
You're angry, but you can't even get mad at me since I'm your senior.
It's making you annoyed, isn't it?
You're well aware.
Alright.
Let's go and clear that annoyance then.
Enjoy your meal.
We will. Thank you.
This is nice.
Why? You don't eat ox blood?
No.
Then?
Being full makes me sleepy.
You're going to work while denying your body what it needs?
Hey.
Full marks scorer for the company entrance exam.
You don't know what's really important.
If you keep working without caring about anything else like you're doing now,
do you know what's going to happen?
What will happen?
You'll become the company president.
What? It's a good thing to become the president.
It's good, of course. You'll be the boss.
But that word...
also means this.
To die...
and be hidden.
You'll die and disappear.
Before you become the company president,
you'll die and disappear from the industry.
People's insights.
It's a copywriter's job to read the minds of people,
but if that copywriter doesn't live like a person should,
how will she be able to read people's minds?
You're making commercials for a living. You're not living to make commercials.
Just eat up for now.
If you just keep working like that,
the bill will definitely come.
And what happens when the bill comes?
I'll become the president.
That's right.
Whether I'll become the president or die and disappear,
I'll find out in time to come.
(The bill will definitely be sent)
Excuse me.
Why are you sleeping here?
(Episode 10)
I've seen you walk around in your pyjamas a few times.
You didn't fall asleep on the bench then, so I just let you be.
(Zolpidem)
You must never take the medicine with alcohol.
Answer me.
(Zolpidem)
Of all times, why now?
(Zolpidem)
(Some of the side effects include falling, loss of memory and sleepwalking)
Right.
The bill will definitely come.
Since the bill is already here,
I should see how much it is.
I said we should get a drink tonight. What's the matter?
(Request for VC Planning CPO Choi Chang- soo to be assigned to the Busan office)
What are you going to do now?
Director Go had dinner at Chairman Kang's house.
The grand chairman told her that he'll see her again.
You shot yourself in the foot.
Who will even think of giving their rival a promotion?
Has this been approved?
I kept it on hold for now.
Director Han-na will throw a fit if she finds out.
- I'll take responsibility for it. - How?
Director Han-na is showing that she wants to work with Go Ah-in.
Wouldn't Vice President Kang Han-soo want someone to be on his side
in the agency too?
Well...
It seems like the vice president is trying to bring Director Go over to his side too.
We can just give him a loot.
A loot, you say...
That's not a bad idea,
but there needs to be something...
Please!
They're close.
A little too close.
What do you think?
Not even Buddha will know what's happening between a man and a woman.
Since you're in the same company, why don't you go and find out?
And if...
there's really something going on between them?
That will be the end of Kang Han-na.
The grand chairman will never accept that.
What?
Tell me.
What?
The reason this workaholic came here early in the morning instead of going to work.
I think I need to change my medicine.
Go Ah-in, I told you not to take your medicine with alcohol.
What side effects did you have?
Did you walk around your neighbourhood while asleep?
I'll get going.
Where to?
I need to go to work.
You'll die at this rate.
You'll really die.
As your doctor, I'd hate for anything to go wrong with my patient.
Even more so as a friend.
Just lose.
Just lose to them.
Why do you keep burning yourself to win?
That is the only way...
I'll survive.
That is the only way...
I'll be able to survive.
I'm afraid too.
I woke up and I was lying on the bench in my apartment complex in my pyjamas.
That made me afraid too.
I'm afraid that next time, I'll wake up in the company in that state.
I'm afraid that I'll find myself on the streets in that state.
I'm afraid that when I come to my senses,
I'll be on the rooftop of my apartment.
Exactly, so please.
Ah-in,
even if it might be hard to be happy,
just live normally.
Just live like others do.
Like others do?
To earn the same respect as others, what way do I have other than this?
Do you...
Do you think I wanted to live like this?
If I become weak, I need to escape.
If I become weak...
Is this being strong to you?
You're in ruins, that's what it is.
What's the point of getting promoted?
You can't even sleep because you're constantly anxious.
I'll change your medicine, so just wait for me. Okay?
Okay.
That crazy woman...
Where are you going?
The weather's great...
and the breeze is cooling.
It's making me zone out.
(JH FACTORY CEO Jung Jae-hoon)
I heard you won a huge presentation.
Will you become the president now?
She's spacing out in a park on a weekday morning...
That doesn't suit her at all.
Did an issue crop up with the most enjoyable thing you can do with clothes on?
Work is always hard, of course.
If it's hard, you should take a break.
If work is hard,
I should ask them to increase my pay.
How are you so good at speaking in such an annoying way?
My face is already pretty,
so I don't have to make my words pretty too.
What do you do when you're having a hard time?
I play the games that I create.
Should I play games too?
No.
You're having a hard time because of the games you're playing in your company.
When that happens, it's good to stop the levelling up and log out for a while.
What happens if my account gets removed as a result?
In that case...
I'll welcome you.
We at JH FACTORY can make a new high level account for you.
That's reassuring.
Are you having a company meal?
No.
I wanted to have a nice lunch with you.
Having sandwiches in a park with such clear weather.
It feels great, like we're out on an excursion.
I don't like excursions.
You can start liking it from today onwards.
There shouldn't be a split in opinions towards excursions.
It should always be fun.
That's also why I bought all kinds of sandwiches...
...so you'll have something you like no matter what.
How nice.
Who?
Me?
No, I meant the weather.
Why don't you like this delicious mint chocolate?
How can I eat chocolate and toothpaste together? They don't go well together.
We need to mix different things for them to have synergy.
You have such old-fashioned taste buds and old-fashioned shoes.
I wonder where you bought shoes like those.
My mum bought these for me.
Your mother did?
No wonder they're so classic and elegant.
Mr. Park!
Looking at them now,
it does seem like something is going on between them.
Where are you?
Why did you call for me?
I need you to do something.
What is it?
Nothing happens even after I do things. I need some incentive.
Go out then.
What?
Get out!
You're not the only one I can ask to do it.
What do you want me to do?
It's for the vice president.
Our company doesn't have a vice president.
There's one at headquarters.
(VC GROUP)
(Vice President Kang Han-soo)
Mint chocolate lovers will take over the world.
Mint chocolate haters, you're angry now right? You're annoyed right?
Most people dislike mint chocolate. Why is she picking a fight with them?
Kang Han-na still only knows how to speak up without assessing the situation.
I've brought you the chocolate ice cream you asked for, Sir.
Which of these are more famous on social media?
This is popular among the public,
while this is an expensive ice cream bought from a famous store.
Leave that here and continue doing your work.
How hard can this be?
If I post a picture of something expensive,
it's only a matter of time before those jobless people come running over.
I can't even eavesdrop. How am I supposed to find out anything?
That's why I say synergy is important!
We need to put vastly different things together to create synergy,
or even further, harmonisation.
Why are you looking at me like that?
You've been using all these big words lately.
I told you, I've been reading.
(30 Laws of Business)
Synergy is good. Merging too.
You like it?
Then, shall we date?
Putting two vastly different things together creates synergy.
Alright then.
Today will be our first day together as a couple then.
Actually,
let's merge instead.
- Merge? - Yeah.
Marriage.
Me and you?
What do you know about me?
You love soup and rice.
You wear shoes that your mother bought for you.
You used to be a boxing athlete, and...
And?
Well, you're good at your job.
You look decent too.
And I feel reassured having you with me.
Let's go then.
What?
Where to?
To merge.
(VC Communications)
This is a problem like never seen before. A problem I don't have the answer to.
Aigoo.
I'd rather do the Woowon presentation all over again.
Should I have just gone for lunch?
Director Go, you're here.
Why didn't you go for lunch?
I have some things to settle...
Seems like you want to be the president too.
You're working without eating.
What?
What do you mean...
There's something like that.
Thank you for the food.
But Director Go,
I'm telling you this because there seems to be a misunderstanding.
What misunderstanding?
I don't know what you might have heard,
but I don't eat this much.
If I could, I'd have gone and done eating broadcasts instead of
working in a company.
Eun-jung.
Yes?
Share it with the rest.
Right.
I don't know if I can digest all that I ate.
I know right?
I wasn't exactly hungry, but it's not like I could just not eat.
We're just using our lunch break to come out for some fresh air.
Shall we start exercising?
I registered for a year's worth of fitness sessions on 2nd January.
Where was it again?
It's just across the street.
Oh right! Right, I registered with you.
I think I've only gone for five sessions.
You went for five sessions?
I've only gone for two.
I should have just skipped lunch like Eun-jung.
I have digestive medicine at my seat. Shall I give you some?
Thank you, but I have it too.
Thank you,
but I have digestive medicine, headache medicine, constipation medicine,
flu medicine, nasal spray and...
All of us in the production team...
...have a pharmacy ready in our drawers.
Shouldn't we buy something back for Eun-jung?
What did you buy?
Sandwiches for Eun-jung.
You're back from lunch.
People usually can't do that.
It's like she's a different species from us.
How many did you eat?
These pieces of bread are just to satisfy my hunger.
Aren't you satisfying it a little too much?
Have some.
It's from Director Go.
You may have it.
Let's go.
Where are we?
(Seongbok-gu Office)
You wanted us to get married.
We need to register our marriage.
I'm going to become a VC Group son-in-law.
This is amazing.
Mr. Park, are you fooling with me right now?
No.
I'm being serious.
Let's go.
Let's register our marriage first.
Quick.
Hold on for a bit.
Director,
do you like me?
Well...
I'm indeed...
...pretty interested...
What about you, Mr. Park?
Do you like me?
Yes.
I like you.
Everyone says that you're a lunatic...
What?
...but I like that about you.
You're unpredictable.
You easily get afraid and lonely,
but you act all loud because you're afraid people will notice.
Seeing that makes me sad too.
But it's really strange.
The things that people say are your flaws,
they all seem like strengths to me.
However,
there's one real flaw that covers all of that.
What?
That you're the daughter of a rich conglomerate owner.
If you get intimate with a servant,
that will be the end of your future.
You know that right?
What's the matter, Grandfather?
Han-na, you bought a gift for your driver?
Yeah.
I bought him a gift since it's his birthday.
Leave this here.
Why?
If you give him a gift, affection will grow.
Isn't affection a good thing?
With affection, you'll become close.
When you become close, he'll try to be on the same level as you.
When he becomes the same level,
he'll try to outdo you.
That's what servants do.
Why are you showing affection to a servant?
We should give them money, which doesn't contain affection.
But...
...it's not even anything expensive.
Didn't you understand what I said?
Okay.
Also,
change your driver.
I can try to talk to Grandfather about that...
At the same time, the servant who got intimate with the young lady...
...will get kicked out without any mercy.
No synergy will come out of us being together.
It'll just be bad for both of us.
Mint should go with mint...
...and chocolate should go with chocolate.
That's how we should live.
(Seongbok-gu Office)
Let's leave if we aren't going to register our marriage.
Do you really...
...like me?
Is being the daughter of a rich conglomerate owner...
...really the only flaw I have in your eyes?
Yes.
That is all I need then.
I can handle the rest.
Don't handle it.
- Why does it matter to you whether I... - Director.
Do you know why they teach us at school that all jobs are equal?
Because they aren't.
They aren't equal, that's why they try to teach us that it's equal.
Jobs, statuses, people.
Nothing is equal,
no matter how equal the society seems on the outside.
In this day and age...
Don't try to fight with the world.
In order to gain something big,
you need to give up on something small.
I can't even like someone as I please.
What kind of rich daughter is that?
You just can't like one person as you please.
For the majority of the rest, you can do whatever you like.
Are you not going to leave?
Is this for real?
Seems like Director Kang Han-na was enjoying her time in the office.
We already have a low birth rate in this country.
How can I tear a young affectionate couple apart?
I should...
...give them a huge helping hand.
How would this be of help?
How will this nonsense even help us?
Well, these days...
...it's trendy for a CEO to communicate with the public.
This...
...is sexist against men,
while this is sexist against women.
It's trending on social media,
but I didn't know it was discrimatory...
So you mean you uploaded these without even knowing what these words mean?
I'm sorry.
I was feeling relieved because Han-na seemed to have gotten her act together.
Why are you suddenly copying the crazy things Han-na used to do?
How did it go with the articles?
The articles written on the social media posts have been taken down,
but it's hard to deal with the ones that have made it to the communities.
We spend billions every year to maintain the company's image.
But you're putting that all to waste with this nonsense.
If they really decide to boycott us...
I'll make sure it doesn't get to that stage.
You'd become the vice-chairman if you just stayed put.
Why are you sabotaging yourself?
- Father, that... - Get out!
(VC Planning Director Choi Chang-soo)
You found something already? Is there something going on?
Would I request for a private meeting if I didn't have anything on hand?
Send it to me first.
I can't do that.
I should show it to Vice President Kang first.
Don't worry.
It won't put you at a disadvantage.
What a perfect timing.
Let's end the call for now.
This sly fox.
He has such good luck.
Kids these days are scary.
I don't even know what they mean, but they keep going on about discrimination.
Even so, I think it's good that you're on social media.
After what has happened, you want me to continue using it?
Of course.
It was the trend for chairmen to live secluded lives in the past,
but it's the trend for chairmen to communicate with the public now.
How can I do that while feeling like I'm walking through a minefield?
That's why I'd like to introduce you to a mine-detecting dog.
People in advertising are experts in these.
It'll also be helpful for you to have someone from the agency on your side.
Who?
Are you talking about Director Go?
No.
Director Go's rival.
This is the personnel appointment that Director Han-na requested.
You can trust him since he's on bad terms with them.
On top of that,
he also said that he has something to show you.
What is it?
You may find out from him directly.
(VC Planning CPO Choi Chang-soo)
How long has it been since we got off work early?
What do you mean early? It's on time.
I completely agree.
Well, we've been too used to being slaves to advertising, haven't we?
Are you not going to get off work?
I'll leave after showing Director Go this.
As expected from her right hand man!
That's how you succeed in an organisation.
The right hand man will get off work after showing her this.
Well then, as someone who's like Director Go's nostril hair, I will take my leave now.
The eyebrow will take her leave too.
The fingernail too.
Why are you guys being like this?
Go home, all you internal organs.
Yes, Sir.
- I'll be her heart. - I'll be her lungs.
Then I shall be...
You can be her prostate.
Director Go doesn't have a prostate.
That's why you're the prostate. Someone who doesn't have much presence to her.
What are you talking about? I was the one who made our work look so pretty!
Are you not going to get off work?
I have some things to think about.
This is the list of our new advertisers and filming projects.
- Without any presentation? - Yes, these are Woowon Group's projects...
...as well as those who came to us on Chairman Kim's recommendation.
Alright.
With these, I think we'll be able to hit 60 to 70 percent,
on the basis of the 50 percent increase in sales.
That's great.
Are you feeling unwell?
I'm just thinking...
-...if I'm pushing myself too hard. - What?
Like what you said,
I was wondering if I keep causing troubles I can't handle.
What's the matter?
It's just my first time...
...seeing you hesitate about work.
Do you think I'm not a human too?
Do you remember?
The words you said to me when I wanted to leave the agency...
...because I was having a hard time.
Ms. Go, this is too tough for me.
I don't think I can continue working in the agency.
Is your family rich?
Sorry?
- No... - Then are you a fool?
They're paying you because it's tough.
If it was all fun and games, do you think you'll get paid to do it?
You'll pay for it instead, like an amusement park.
If the work is tough, you should be asking for a pay raise.
Why are you talking about quitting?
Then...
...do you find it tough too?
Do you think I'm not a human too?
That really motivated me.
Go Ah-in finds it tough too.
So it's only natural that I find it tough.
So let's continue working here.
What a strange motivation.
What's this?
You seem like you're having a hard time,
so I raised your pay.
Would you look at that after resting for a few days?
I'll have to look at it.
If I rest now, I might have to rest forever.
Rest for today.
You can look at this tomorrow.
Okay.
Since you gave me a pay raise,
I should work.
I'll make the preparations.
I really don't want to take this call today.
Director,
let's go.
I don't want to.
What?
I'll go home on my own today,
so you can leave on your own too.
You seem pretty down for someone who clinched a huge presentation.
I should be the one saying that.
Why are you leaving on your own?
Where did you leave your shadow?
We're in the midst of an action and reaction.
Would you like to get a drink with me?
Just the two of us?
The shadow doesn't drink.
Let's do that another time.
I have plans today.
Seems like you're going somewhere together.
Well, I guess it's normal for the winners to come together.
Others might think that you were the one who won the presentation.
I'm the type to forget quickly about things that have passed.
On top of that,
I've been put in charge of a project that's bigger than the Woowon presentation.
A project?
As far as I know, there's no such thing.
Are you sure you aren't mistaken?
You took the words right out of my mouth.
It seems like you're unaware of something.
Is that so?
Please tell me now then.
I'm the type to lose my sleep if there's something I'm curious about.
You'll find out when the time is right.
There's no need for you to lose your sleep by finding out in advance.
Looking at it now, the two of you...
...really suit each other.
See you tomorrow.
(Beware of car leaving)
(Bongnam Employment)
Excuse me.
Are there any jobs available?
Yes. Have a seat.
What kind of jobs have you had before?
I'm working in a restaurant now.
A restaurant, so like kitchen duties? Or serving?
What did you do there?
Are there any jobs available for the advertising agency over there?
They are under our area,
but they don't have a staff cafeteria, so there are only cleaning jobs.
The pay will also be a lot less than what you earn at the restaurant now.
That's alright.
I don't mind any job, as long as it's in the advertising agency.
Please help me to find a job there.
Yup. I'm almost there.
I don't think I'll be able to go.
You're not coming?
It's a little burdensome for me to be there.
Showing up there would be like announcing that I'm completely on Kang Han-soo's side.
That's true.
What is the vice president like?
The exact opposite of Kang Han-na.
He's all about logic, rationality, numbers and data,
like a typical model student.
He would be easy to deal with then.
I'm not sure about that.
Sometimes it's easy, but sometimes it's suffocating.
There are pros and cons.
Do a good job. This is your only hope for survival.
It's nice to see the alliances being split cleanly.
What do you mean?
It seems like Director Han-na and Director Go are having dinner together.
Really?
Go Ah-in is good in her work,
but she really can't differentiate who will lead her to survival...
...and who will lead her to a dead end.
Enjoy your meeting,
and don't forget to share the loot with me too.
Of course.
I'll hang up now.
It's been long, Sir.
I'm VC Planning's CPO Choi Chang-soo...
Why are you here, Director Go?
I asked her to join us.
I was wondering why Director Choi looked like he was in high spirits,
unlike his usual self.
Now I know why.
Shall we first take a look at what you wanted to show me?
Oh.
It might be a little uncomfortable for Director Go to see it too.
Didn't you say it was related to Han-na?
That's right.
What's there to be uncomfortable about then?
We should look at it together of course. Don't you agree?
One of our employees took this picture as he was passing by.
My bad feelings never go wrong.
Is it not?
Was it a good feeling?
-You're here. -Yes.
You're all grown up now.
You're even asking me out for a drink.
This is nothing new.
I've been drinking since I was...
I know, of course.
Drinking is in your genes.
Of course you'd be the same.
You drank just enough to start pouring your heart out.
It's strange.
I'm angry. I'm so angry that I'm about to lose my mind,
but I don't know who I'm angry at.
What is this?
I don't see Mr. Park around.
Please!
You know what it is, so stop beating around the bush.
Well, I suppose...
...you won't know since you've never had to ask anyone for a favour nor lacked anything.
You're feeling ashamed.
It's not that you don't know, but you wish you didn't know.
That's not it. It's all my grandfather's fault.
Wait until the grand chairman passes away then.
That's a little...
Are you sure you aren't feeling conscious about how the world will feel too?
If you don't like it, you should change it.
Change what?
Either change yourself or change the world.
People usually change themselves though.
What difference will it make if I just change myself?
It's a shared responsibility.
I'll get going first, Uncle.
I don't know if I should be happy or sad for her.
Mister,
don't go straight to the destination. Go the long way and get there slowly.
Sorry?
I'm feeling a little frustrated so I want to get some fresh air.
Alright.
What a stalker.
Mister,
just get to the destination as soon as possible.
Are you feeling better now?
I'm still feeling frustrated,
but you have to get off work.
It's already late at night.
Looking at how things are going, I might have to abandon Kang Han-na.
I will cancel the personnel appointment that Han-na made.
Thank you.
Also, regarding your social media posts, just send them to me...
...I'll check for any wordings that might cause issues and send them back to you.
Sure.
In order to pass through a minefield,
I figured that I'll need a mine-detecting dog.
Also...
You may take your leave now.
Sorry?
I have some things to talk about with Director Go.
Yes, Sir.
I'll see you again, Sir.
I believe you've already figured out the situation without me saying anything more.
It's such a predictable story that I understood it right away.
Can I take that as a positive response?
There's a clear advantage that I'll gain from this,
but I still don't feel good about it.
I can't drink...
...and I don't think I'll be able to fall asleep.
We need to prepare for it while Go Ah-in is feeling at ease.
Silently, while she has her head in the clouds.
Is your transfer to the Busan office cancelled?
Yeah.
What are you going to do now?
I have a way, of course.
I have plans A, B, and even C depending on the situation.
That's too many.
Just focus on one good one.
I need to have some guarantee too.
Anyway, Plan A is to win over Vice President Kang Han-soo's heart.
Well, I suppose the rest don't matter as long as that works out.
As for plans B and C, I'll just make the preparations.
What are they? Just tell me.
I'm still planning. I'll tell you about it when it's ready.
I'll need your help too.
It's not easy to make my friend a subsidiary CEO.
Help me out here.
You'll need your friends to have a hold on to the subsidiaries...
...for you to have a say in the company.
Let's drink up.
Either change yourself or change the world.
I feel it.
People usually change themselves though.
I'm starting to feel it.
I know what I should do.
Don't try to change.
I'm not going to change either.
Just wait and see.
I'll make sure to show you who I am.
Why should I change myself?
The world should change.
I'm different.
I'm different!
That shocked me.
I thought she was finally becoming normal.
Why is she being like that?
What?
Did something happen to her yesterday?
Did she meet Seo-jung or something?
Forget it.
She's not someone who acts like this only when something happens.
My goodness.
Who's going to put up with that temper of hers?
There'll be someone. Even shoes come in pairs.
Mr. Park, have you had breakfast?
Yes, I have.
Did you eat at home or after you came here?
I eat my breakfast according to the situation.
Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
Don't you think Mr. Park should join us for breakfast from now on?
With us?
We see each other everyday, we're like family already.
It's a little bad to keep eating separately.
Won't you be uncomfortable?
It's fine. I'll do as I usually do.
Just like I'm doing now, without change.
Well,
if you're more comfortable with that, so be it.
It's best to live our lives the way we want to.
Like a family...
There's no way that will happen.
You're bringing Mr. Park into this?
That's right. There are no rules in a fight.
Han-soo is finally doing something decent, unlike his father.
We need to add firewood when we get the fire going...
...so that it doesn't die down and keeps going strong.
Send me a contact number.
This seems like the most stressful situation I could be in.
I've never escaped from anything before.
I've told you something, so you should tell me something in return.
Would I have anything worthy to tell you?
Of course you do.
What would that be?
Between Kang Han-soo and Kang Han-na, who will you work with?
(Agency)
Your parents are still alive.
The desire in me is burning.
Just focus on what the other party wants.
Why did you ask me to waste my life like that then?
You want to match that of Director Han-na right?
Han-na and Mr. Park's relationship needs to be indisputable...
I'm sorry.
...for there to be zero chances of her becoming the next vice-chairman.
How dare he team up with Kang Han-soo to do me in?
That means I've become Kang Han-na's weakness.
It's hard to tell if you're a friend or a foe.
I might become the public enemy.
What will I be able to gain from this choice?