(All characters, organizations, places, entities, and events...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
What did you want to talk about?
I submitted...
an application for this school.
Do you want me to pass...
or do you want me to fail?
It's a problem if you fail,
but it's also a problem if you pass.
Sure.
I know that my chances of passing aren't very good,
but even if I do pass,
people will get the wrong idea again, won't they?
They'll say you got me in.
Probably.
Since that's how the world works.
That's why I'd like to ask you for a favor.
Can you be...
as fair as possible in choosing whom to hire?
Whether it's Mr. Ji Hae Won or someone else who's chosen,
please make sure I and everyone else can accept that decision.
Please.
Also...
Even if there really is someone using nepotism,
make sure that person can't push their way in.
Please...
be fair.
(Administration Office)
(Seoul Strives for Integrity in Education)
(Administration Office)
(Chief of Administration: Yoo Jae Ho)
(Black Dog)
The College Scholastic Ability Test for the class of 2020...
is being held today across 86 regions in the country.
1,189 testing sites will be holding the exam.
Please distribute these test booklets as scheduled.
Check them.
Those boxes.
(CSAT 2020 Test Booklets)
Here. Be careful.
- Mr. Moon. - Yes?
I checked the speakers and the PR system.
- I checked the bathrooms too. - Thank you.
Here are the scanners.
Okay. Thank you.
- Yi Boon. - Yes?
Please check to make sure there are hallway guards...
on both the east and west wings.
- Yes, sir. - Thank you.
Please check one more time to make sure nothing is missing.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Hello, my junior alum. Get in.
Hello.
All the test-takers...
They don't usually have first years proctor the CSAT.
You're a sub because Ms. Yoo suddenly couldn't make it.
It's fine.
Do you want some?
You're so good. No wonder you're my junior alum.
You're so thoughtful.
Do you want a bite?
Did you bring your seal?
I bought a new one. Isn't it pretty?
Good job.
I'm stressed out already.
I wish I were sick instead.
Can you speed up a little?
You're driving way too safe.
I wish you'd be just half of Ms. Park.
This is perfect for me.
I like how Ms. Park drives.
- What? - What?
I hope Koo Jae Hyun and Jin Yoo Ra do well today.
I heard Yoo Ra applied to Hankuk for regular applications.
Yes, she still needs to score high enough.
I hope they both do well.
They're taking the CSAT at the same school too.
Brothers in arms have the deepest bond.
They'll get close.
There's a lot to be careful about when proctoring the CSAT, right?
That's right. First and foremost,
you shouldn't move at all.
Number 10. Listen to the dialogue,
and choose the answer unrelated to the man's wedding.
- Hey, Mike. - Hi, Kelly.
You've been very busy these days.
Yes, I've been preparing for my wedding next month.
- How's it going? - Good.
Here's a wedding invitation for you.
Your footsteps are too loud.
It's on October 5th, right?
Yes. And we're getting married at City Hall.
That would be great.
So, I heard you're going to have a small wedding.
That's right. We've only invited 50 people.
That's right. They'll file civil complaints.
You can't wear strong perfume. They'll file complaints.
You have to look after kids with colds too.
If one kid coughs, they'll file complaints.
I heard they changed pencils this year too.
I'm worried. What if they file complaints?
Is Korea overridden with civil complaints?
- A land of civil complaints. - Also,
if you handle it poorly and get sued...
A land of civil complaints was good. It was.
But it isn't the time to laugh, that's why.
Do you think anyone will go with you to court?
No, you have to go all alone,
and stand trial on your lonesome.
You're always alone in life.
You're born alone,
and you go into your casket alone when you die.
Why are you being morbid and talking about dying?
We'll know when we get there.
Nothing will happen to me, right?
(Test Room 2)
(CSAT 2nd Period)
Test room eight.
Test room six.
Test room 12.
- May I get a new pencil? - I'll be right back.
Thank you.
Can I get another pencil? I think mine is broken.
Why on earth did they change the mechanical pencil for CSAT?
("Fundamentals of Korean Grammar")
How did you do?
- I'm not sure. - We'll see.
(To Yoo Ra)
To Yoo Ra.
"You are the loveliest person I've encountered."
This line was from the CSAT in 2019.
Yoo Ra, you can do it!
From Ms. Ko Ha Neul.
I should do well on the test.
Hey, Jae Hyun!
What is it?
Do you want to eat with me?
- Do you want to try this? - No.
Are you done checking?
Yes.
Really?
I see.
- What about you? Did you do it? - I did.
I did, but...
What if we bomb the test?
Gosh, I don't know. I have no idea.
- Gosh, thank you for your help. - Thank you.
Leave them here. I'll take care of these.
There are 5 boxes. And each box has 5, so there are 25 in total.
Do you need help?
No, I'll take care of them.
- Okay, thanks. - Sure.
Ms. Park. Good work.
Gosh, good work to you too.
- Is everything good? - Yes. Was everything okay with you?
We discussed with the foundation about hiring permanent teachers.
We've decided to consider the group heads' opinions as well.
Right.
- It's exhausting. - You can't say that. Not yet.
They'll come and look for these.
You think they will?
Well, we'll keep them for a while and get rid of them later.
Right. We should.
(Ms. Yoon Yeo Hwa)
Yes, Ms. Yoon.
Sure.
Okay.
Ms. Yoon.
- It's freezing. - Yes.
So why are we having dinner all of a sudden?
Just because.
I'm sure it was a hectic day, supervising the CSAT,
so it's my treat.
Gosh.
- Let's go. - Okay.
My goodness. Aren't you cold?
I'm okay.
You didn't tell me that Mr. Moon was joining us.
I asked him to join us. We need to discuss something.
Mr. Moon.
Yes.
It's about the permanent teacher exam.
I needed to tell you something.
Mr. Ji Hae Won said he started the rumor about Ms. Ko Ha Neul.
Mr. Moon knew too.
But all this time,
I don't think he got involved because people may judge.
But now, since her application for permanent teacher is at stake,
he must have felt the need to tell me.
I guess...
he's saying we shouldn't choose Mr. Ji.
But according to what Mr. Ji said...
it looks like there really was something shady.
Anyway, the permanent teacher exam must be fair.
Right?
Well, are you implying that there is a teacher we must not hire?
A teacher we must not hire?
- Yes, there is. - Which one did you have in mind?
A teacher who started a rumor?
No, not him. Among short-term teachers at our school,
someone got the position through nepotism.
You heard a short-term teacher got hired unfairly, right?
Seriously?
Did they leave the chatroom?
They are so immature.
(Teachers at Daechi High, Leave)
(This chatroom will be deleted from your list.)
Here.
This cafe is far from the school. You won't run into other teachers.
Two days ago, I heard a bit about this year's permanent teacher exam.
What did they say?
- I'll get going. - Okay. Have a good day.
For the first written exam, we'll select 15 teachers.
15 teachers? That many?
Then, the first part of the exam won't help much to distinguish them.
Right.
15 teachers? That means most people will pass the first round.
Right.
And for the written exam, it will be the usual essay test.
"How will you teach the kids?"
"What's your principle of education?"
It will be similar to these questions.
Then, the written exam won't do much to weed people out.
Probably.
If you can pass the first round...
Dennis. Yes.
- You are a realistic type. - Round Two is a mock lesson...
- and an interview. - Technicians, engineers...
Well, it's easier to be subjective...
with the grading for the second part of the exam.
If I push them a bit, you can easily get in.
As long as I can pass the first round,
I'll probably get the job, right?
Right.
For the second part,
we just need to come up with a good grading chart.
If we do that, there's no way our school will be audited.
I'm glad to hear that.
I was worried since there was...
only one opening for English.
You really need to get the spot this year...
because this will be your last chance.
Why?
Starting next year, the Office of Education will refer teachers.
This is the last exam at our school.
You must pass no matter what, okay?
Okay.
We cannot let a teacher like that get hired.
The school will suffer from it.
We can't let that happen to our school.
Put aside your personal feelings toward me.
Just think about the school.
Ms. Park.
We can't be sure...
that the chief of administration gave the job to his relative.
Mr. Ji heard it himself.
However, if the teacher indeed got the job through nepotism,
we must stop that teacher from getting hired.
So this year, they'll consider the group heads' opinions, right?
Yes.
I think the principal...
made a strong case to the chairman about it.
Can we revise the written exam for the first part?
I was informed that we'd talk about that tomorrow one more time.
I don't get why they are rushing this.
It probably means that the talk will be more of a formality.
Then, how about this?
(Computer Cleaning Installation of New Equipment)
Good job today, Ms. Ko. Go in and get some rest.
Thank you for the ride.
Good work.
Thanks. You too.
(Counseling Session Chart for Early Admission in 2020)
All the group heads are meeting to discuss...
the permanent teacher applicants, right?
I think so.
Isn't it odd? She went with Mr. Moon?
Don't they usually not get along?
I'm sure they're meeting because of a mutual need.
Exactly. What is that need?
Why must they team up?
Sure, Ms. Park is one of the principal's favorites,
but she has always stood clear of politics.
Maybe something came up that made it necessary.
What is that something?
A teacher should be...
more interested in teaching students than in politics.
That is what Ms. Park said to me.
Regardless, Ms. Park will probably recommend Ms. Ko Ha Neul, right?
Right?
If Ms. Ko and Mr. Ji perform similarly on the exam,
then...
She trained Ms. Ko so hard...
to make her the next Park Sung Soon.
What are we discussing regarding the permanent teacher applicants?
Who knows? I'm sure it's just a formality.
- Let's go in. - Okay.
Why are they together?
We need to have a meeting.
Sure.
- I'll go now. - Okay.
See you later.
I think we should proceed as it says here...
regarding the exam for hiring a permanent teacher.
Does anyone have an opinion on the matter?
Well...
Mr. Chairman.
Our teachers...
would like to propose something regarding the hiring process.
You do?
Well, we discussed it among ourselves,
and about the written exam...
We'd like to choose the top 5, rather than the top 15.
What is he talking about?
Why is that?
Well, if we choose the top fifteen from the written exam,
that is practically all of the applicants.
It barely serves the function of distinguishing them.
First of all,
we must reduce the number selected from the written exam to five.
If we choose the top fifteen, that's practically everyone.
It barely serves the function of distinguishing them.
The format of the written exam too.
Furthermore, the format of the written exam too.
Rather than standard essays,
how about we apply a blend of the certification exam style...
and the CSAT style?
And why is that?
It's for the development of our school.
We should hire young teachers who studied hard...
and are skilled.
In order to do that, we should make the initial exam difficult...
to better gauge their skills. That's what we think.
Right.
That is why we're entrusting the Office of Education...
with the first-round written exam starting next year.
To hire someone skilled, and do it fairly.
I need to think about it.
Mr. Chairman.
Remember how hard we worked to start this school...
and get to where we are now.
Naturally,
we should do it if it'll bring us the best teachers.
Isn't that right, sir?
Well, if that is what the teachers want,
we'll revise the style of the first-round...
written exam.
Yes, sir.
That went well.
What?
If you add up what the group heads said,
isn't Ms. Ko the most favored for the Korean Department?
Who knows?
But that won't be easy when you consider Mr. Ji Hae Won.
This is a permanent position.
Which side should we take?
You and I aren't in control.
Mr. Moon Soo Ho and Ms. Park Sung Soon are.
Why?
Mr. Moon will become vice principal next year.
He's backed by the chairman and the vice principal.
Hello.
- He may be a group head too, - Would you like coffee?
- but his words carry more weight. - Yes, thank you.
Sure, he is much higher up than we are.
And think about Ms. Park.
Her opinion will carry a lot of weight.
Why? Because she's the center of the school as she claims?
No, that's not it.
She personally worked with both Mr. Ji Hae Won...
and Ms. Ko Ha Neul.
This one.
She worked with Mr. Ji Hae Won in College Advisory...
- and worked with Ms. Ko Ha Neul... - Pull it up.
this year.
What's with you?
What's with you? Why are you so good?
Naturally, the principal and the chairman...
will ask Ms. Park for her opinion.
Still, wouldn't she back Ms. Ko?
Who knows?
Her backing her wouldn't be enough anyway.
She has to pass the first round,
and do well enough in the second round...
so that she can back her.
It's a good thing.
If the first round of the exam gets harder,
we shouldn't be audited.
Don't you agree?
That's right.
One week after the CSAT,
the teacher certification exam began.
(Korean)
- And the following week... - Take one and pass it back.
Daechi's written exam was held...
immediately thereafter.
(Daechi High School Permanent Teacher Exams)
We will now begin the subject-specific essay exam.
And the results...
(Seoul Schools Teachers 1st Round Exam Results)
(Search Results by Applicant)
(Ko Ha Neul)
Mom!
I passed the first round of the written exams.
(Seoul Schools Teachers 1st Round Exam Results)
(Daechi High School 1st Round Pass List)
(Korean Department Ji Hae Won, Ko Ha Neul)
I passed the first round of Daechi's written exam as well.
One day, with the second round coming ahead for both exams...
Hey! Hankuk announced their early admissions acceptances.
Jin Yoo Ra, Koo Jae Hyun, they want you in the office.
Really?
Good luck!
- Awesome. - Good luck!
Awesome.
Hurry.
Hankuk made their announcement?
- I'm so nervous. - Stop it.
(Hankuk University Search Results by Applicant)
- Whom are you looking up first? - Jae Hyun.
I can't look.
- Calm down already. - Goodness.
You inputted the wrong number.
You're right.
(Hankuk University Search Results by Applicant)
What does it say?
I'm so nervous.
She's checking yours now.
Oh my gosh.
I'm so nervous.
I'm so nervous. Why am I nervous?
Hankuk posted their results!
- Hello. - Hello.
- Okay. - What brings you here?
Come now. So? What are the results for Hankuk?
Why am I so nervous?
Let's all take a deep breath.
Why are you all overreacting so much?
I entered Jae Hyun's information. Shall we check?
- Yes, let's. - Hit enter.
I'm so nervous.
(Hankuk University Search Results by Applicant)
(Koo Jae Hyun, Search)
(Congratulations on your acceptance)
He got in!
Yes!
Finally, someone from Daechi...
got into Hankuk University!
He's crying.
- What's wrong with you? - He's crying!
He got in? Really?
- Check the next one. - Congrats!
(Congratulations on your acceptance)
You did great.
Great job.
Okay, now.
- Yoo Ra. - Yes.
Please.
Come here.
- You can do it. - I'm so nervous.
Okay.
Maybe we'll have two students going to Hankuk Medical this year.
What if our school becomes a top school?
That would be amazing!
Oh my gosh.
No. I can't look.
You look and tell me.
Okay. Hold on.
(Hankuk University Search Result by Applicant)
(Jin Yoo Ra, Search)
(The name entered is not on the pass list)
It's okay. You still have five schools to go.
You have good scores too.
- It's okay. - That's right. It's not over yet.
It's okay.
- Sure. - It's okay.
Yes, it's okay.
- That's right. - Congratulations, Jae Hyun.
You did great.
- Thanks. - Good job.
Congratulations.
(We Promise! You'll Get into College!)
Are you okay?
The kids were fighting a fierce battle in college-applications-land.
However, it wasn't just the kids who were fighting a battle.
This is on the house. Good luck.
I was also...
fighting that battle with them.
If you look at the data...
and apply the Five Ws...
Then...
the parents...
- Hello. - Hi.
Have you seen Ms. Park?
I need to check with her about regular admissions.
She should be in a classroom on the first floor.
Why?
The Korean Department...
has their second round of exams today.
Seriously.
I said to talk to me after you're done doing your business.
Come now. What do you mean? Between us?
Get over here.
Stop that.
Are all the Korean teachers sitting in?
Yes. Principal Byun said...
since we are hiring a permanent teacher,
every Korean teacher must sit in and evaluate the candidates.
Ms. Ko must be nervous.
It's something she has to do anyway.
Four years ago, was it?
When you took the exam the exam for our school,
were you nervous too?
Back then,
all the Korean teachers were in the back,
and all the students were back there too.
I was teaching a mock lesson, and no one answered my questions.
That must have been tough.
No. I'm not like that.
Enough with your narcissism. I beg of you.
Ms. Ko will do well, right?
She was trained by Ms. Park for a full year after all.
I am curious, though.
About what?
If by chance Ms. Ko and Mr. Ji...
score similarly on the exam,
who will Ms. Park choose?
Obviously, she'll choose Ms. Ko.
She trained her so hard for a year.
I'll get going now.
Okay, work...
hard.
(Daechi High School Early Admissions Results)
What are you working on?
The early admissions list?
Yes.
What do I do?
Six of my kids didn't get in early and have to do regular admissions.
I should've done better at consulting them.
What?
You tried.
You need luck too.
You should go down.
It's almost time.
Yes, I should.
Did you know?
Good luck, my dear junior alum from Osul Grade School.
Thank you.
My chances of making it are very low.
There's Mr. Ji Hae Won.
That's true.
Still,
I will do my best.
Okay, my junior alum. You're super cool.
- I'll see you in a bit. - Okay.
Once I climb down these stairs, I will face yet another battle.
No way.
Two of the applicants are short-term teachers from this school.
Do they already have someone in mind?
And when that door opens...
(Permeant Teacher Exam, Korean Department Round 2, Interview)
I will...
go back to square one.
Take your seats.
(Interviewer)
Ms. Park. Why don't we start?
We will give you the same topic for your mock lesson.
You will have 20 minutes for your class.
You must complete a teaching plan...
- for this mock lesson. - Thank you.
We will give you 10 minutes.
After your mock lesson, we'll proceed with the interview.
Thank you.
(Korean Department Mock Lesson Topic)
(Interviewer)
I'm sure you are all familiar with "Sugungga"...
in the form of a traditional fairy tale that most people know.
"Sugungga" was a satire about our society.
More precisely, it's a satire about the ruling class.
Let's take a look at the characters.
There are the hare, turtle, and the Dragon King of the Sea.
The turtle is sometimes known as a tortoise.
And there is a song named after the hare and tortoise.
So there are the song, the tale, and a novel of the same plot.
Let's analyze the characters from "Sugungga".
First, there's the Dragon King, the most powerful character.
Then, there are the tortoise and the hare.
As for the Dragon King,
we can see that he represents the foolish ruling class.
The tortoise represents the people whose labor is...
being exploited.
And the hare...
represents the wisdom of the people.
By separating the characters accordingly,
we'll be able to grasp...
the society of the story when we read "Sugungga".
Thank you for your mock lessons...
and your answers to our questions.
Now, I'll ask one last question.
You are still young.
You can easily find another job.
And compared to before,
it's often mentioned that it's harder to control kids these days.
Why do you want to be a teacher?
Anyone who's ready to answer can go first.
Yes, go ahead.
The kids are adorable.
I like the kids,
so I still think about them when I go home.
So that's why I want to stay at school.
I see.
Who else?
Yes.
When I was a junior in high school,
I had a homeroom teacher.
He was a really nice man.
I caused a lot of trouble too.
Anyway, thanks to him,
I am here today.
All right. Thank you.
Does anyone have more questions?
I do.
Go ahead.
I have a question for the applicants.
At our school, we have an advanced club...
for top students. It's called Icarus.
What do you think about this club?
I'd like to hear your personal opinions.
Go ahead.
As a school located in Gangnam,
I think it's inevitable to give more attention to top students.
Especially nowadays, there are fewer students...
and schools are being ranked.
We must have a high acceptance rate...
for the school to survive.
Of course, others might be concerned we only care about top students...
and point out that this isn't fair to students.
That's true.
However,
if the school started such a club to survive,
I don't think...
we can simply blame the school for it.
Good work, Mr. Ji.
Thanks.
You too.
(Applicant Number 20192007: Ji Hae Won)
(Applicant Number 20192019: Ko Ha Neul)
Whom should we choose to hire for Korean?
We decided to combine the scores...
of the written exam and the mock lesson.
After looking at the grading charts for the final five candidates,
I noticed Ms. Ko scored the highest...
on the written exam.
But for the mock lesson and the interview,
Mr. Ji scored the highest.
(Ji Hae Won, Total: 273.9, Ko Ha Neul, Total: 273.7)
Their final scores are about the same. What should we do?
Given the total number of points,
we should hire either Mr. Ji or Ms. Ko.
It makes sense to hire one of them.
As both of them have worked at our school,
we can trust them and assign tasks to them.
So? What do you think, Ms. Park?
You've worked with them both.
Objectively speaking,
we should hire Ms. Ko as she scored highest...
on the written exam.
I see.
However,
personally, I would like...
to hire Mr. Ji.
Why is that?
Well...
I think we should out of consideration...
for someone who hung in there for six years...
just to survive.
Six years...
I disagree.
If we're audited, they'll first look at the most objective written exam.
How can we fail the person who came in first?
That is not fair.
That is correct, but...
Mr. Moon, what do you think?
You're not in the Korean Department, but still.
I struggled with whether or not...
I should tell you this.
What is it about?
It's about the rumor...
regarding Ms. Ko Ha Neul and me.
How did it go?
The certification and private school tests.
Did they announce it yet?
They announced the final results for certification yesterday.
They did?
And?
I barely failed.
You did?
Was it close?
I missed the cut by 0.5 points.
Oh my gosh. I'm proud of you.
0.5? You were almost there.
What about the private school?
Not yet.
We'll just wait and see.
But you know, life is too unfair.
One teacher I know...
got hired easily as a short-term because of her connections.
She'll probably get hired as a permanent teacher too.
But I feel like I'll fail.
Don't worry about those crazies out there.
Those who cheat are bound to fail.
I don't think so.
These days,
those who cheat seem to do better instead.
No matter how hard I try, if I don't pass the test,
no one will give me any credit.
Right?
What's wrong with you?
Snap out of it, will you?
What about your kids?
My gosh. The kids will be thrilled to hear...
this is how their teacher thinks. Goodness.
Look at that brat and her temper.
My gosh. Seriously.
Hey!
You forgot your kimchi!
Ha Neul! Take this with you!
That brat.
Gosh. Darn it.
Mr. Moon.
You did well earlier.
You were very mature.
It's about the rumor regarding Ms. Ko Ha Neul and me.
What rumor...
I'm sure everyone here heard the rumor...
that I helped Ms. Ko Ha Neul...
get hired as a short-term teacher.
That is not true.
I did not interfere with the hiring of short-term teachers in any way.
The same goes for this process of hiring permanent teachers.
I believe...
we must hire the most skilled teacher.
Hence, I believe...
we should hire...
Mr. Ji Hae Won.
Why do you nominate Mr. Ji Hae Won?
Well, we need a teacher...
who can hit the ground running.
A teacher who is capable and experienced.
He extended his contract year after year for six years.
He proved his ability in my opinion.
I object.
Yes, go ahead, Mr. Do.
As I said earlier, about the written exam.
The written exam is the most objective.
Ms. Ko Ha Neul clearly came in first.
It would be fine if Mr. Ji Hae Won had come in second,
but he came in last among the five.
If we are audited,
this would be a problem for sure. That's what I think.
True.
They'll definitely complain if we're audited.
It is difficult.
You did the right thing by not telling them about Mr. Ji.
If you had, and he failed...
My gosh.
It would've eaten away at you for the rest of your life.
That's not why.
It's just that...
since there really was someone who was hired through nepotism,
and Mr. Ji knew about it,
I wondered how he would've felt.
I was suddenly able to understand.
That's why, that's all.
We will begin the graduation ceremony. Please take your seats.
Stop talking! Gosh.
Please take your seats.
I don't see Ms. Jang Hee Soo.
She called in sick.
Tell her not to come back ever. Goodness.
I heard from an English teacher...
that Ms. Jang Hee Soo failed the first round.
She didn't do well because the written exam was hard.
Why do you care so much about other teachers?
We will begin the graduation ceremony...
for the 23rd graduating class of Daechi High School.
First of all,
I'd like to thank everyone for coming on this cold day.
That witch Jang Hee Soo didn't come.
- She's probably too humiliated. - We extend our gratitude...
to the parents all others in attendance today.
This is a day to celebrate our Daechi seniors...
successfully completing their academic curriculum...
and receiving their honorable diplomas.
I'd like to wish our graduates,
the parents, and everyone...
in the education community good health and happiness.
Next,
let me introduce a teacher who is retiring this year.
Ms. Yoon Yeo Hwa, please come up.
Hello, I'm Yoon Yeo Hwa of Career Counseling.
When I first began teaching, I was 29 years old.
Before I knew it,
I have aged, as you can see.
Had I known time would pass so quickly,
I would have...
fought less with Principal Byun Sung Joo.
I am retiring as a regular teacher...
because I wasn't good enough to go higher up.
At times, I wonder...
whether or not I was a good teacher.
And what is a good teacher?
I thought I'd know by the time I retire.
Darn it. I have no clue.
I was disillusioned.
Thank you...
for being my students notwithstanding that.
Thank you for being my colleagues.
However,
do not worry too much.
In a way,
I feel free.
I will enjoy this freedom and value it.
Thank you.
Good job.
- Good job - Thank you.
Once you leave,
with whom will I reminisce about the old days?
Pardon? Were we close?
My gosh.
You were kind of like Ms. Park Sung Soon back in the day.
You had such a temper.
I'll go now. Thanks for the tea.
Already? What will you do if you leave early?
I'm going to play.
I'm finally retired after working for so long.
Keeping your door open won't bring the junior teachers in.
You need to be friendly for them to like you.
My gosh.
I'm sure it hurts you more than anyone.
But what? Didn't you know how lonely it would be there?
I had no clue.
Look at me.
I'm not a principal, but I was always at peace...
and enjoyed my time here.
I'll go now, Principal Byun.
Get home safely, okay?
- Bye now. - Goodbye.
Let's put together the pass list.
Mr. Bae, for the students who haven't been confirmed,
- can you call them directly? - Okay.
What happened to Jin Yoo Ra?
She didn't get in anywhere through early admissions...
and applied for regular admissions.
She applied to Hankuk Medical College again.
Regular admissions is tough.
Where's Ms. Ko?
She's at a hospital nearby to visit someone she knows.
Okay.
Isn't the school announcing which teachers we're hiring today?
Right?
What did the Korean Department decide?
Class 3-4 too. Please check their status.
Okay.
Anyway, what did Korean decide? Whom are you hiring?
You nominated Ms. Ko, right, Ms. Park?
She nominated Mr. Ji Hae Won.
For real?
I looked strictly at their skills.
Ms. Ko is still inadequate. You know that.
Still, Ms. Ko came in first in the written exam.
Mr. Ji came in fifth among the final five.
That's not something you can ignore.
What's wrong with me? Gosh.
Lady Song. Want to hear something funny?
Forget that.
You need to get your act together. Got it?
I have my act together.
Look at me. Look me in the eye.
Can't you tell I have it together?
My gosh. Your eyes are shaky and nervous.
Gosh.
I think I'm almost there.
That's right. You're almost there.
Not anyone can get as close as 0.5 points.
What's this?
Are you complimenting me?
Are you happy you get to stay at that school?
Well... I am happy.
That's all that matters.
Didn't you say you had to get back to school?
What time is it?
My kids are waiting for me. I'll be back later.
Don't come back.
- I'll go to the restaurant. - Don't.
Get back safely.
Why did you come?
They just announced the permanent teacher results.
For the Korean Department, it was too complicated,
so the board of the foundation met to discuss it.
They made a decision.
What happened?
Who made it...
(Senior Class Group)
Excuse me. Did Mr. Ji Hae Won leave already?
Yes, he just left not long ago.
Pick up.
Mr. Ji Hae Won!
Hey, Ji Hae Won! You punk.
Congrats.
You got into that difficult College of Education.
I know. To be honest, I thought I had failed.
What do you mean?
See? Your hard work paid off.
Your mom must be happy.
- Yes. - Good.
Mr. Moon!
Hey! Hae Won!
I'm sorry.
I'm...
sorry.
At least get into another school.
Okay?
Actually,
I applied to other private schools.
I made it...
to the final round.
You did? That's great. That's really great.
You have to pass.
So... Mr. Moon.
Those slippers...
aren't mine.
Can you give me a hug?
These six years have been extremely difficult.
Ms. Ko. I'm going to come back here.
- Okay. - Ms. Ko.
Yoo Ra.
My gosh.
You have to come back, okay?
Ms. Ko.
I'll come back too.
Have you finally grown up?
Hey. Either laugh or cry. Stick to one, will you?
My gosh.
Goodbye, Ms. Ko.
Why are you crying?
My gosh.
I'll come every day.
Don't come every day.
- My babies. - I'll miss you.
Okay. Now go home. I need to go home too.
- I'll visit often. - Goodbye.
Okay.
- Bye. - Thank you.
- I'll keep in touch. - Bye.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
- I'll visit. - I'll visit.
- Okay. - We'll visit.
- Bye. - We'll visit.
Let's go.
Goodbye!
- I love you. - Bye.
Darn it.
Why are you laughing?
Let's go.
Goodness.
They really have grown up.
Goodbye!
Bye.
It was strange.
It wasn't when anyone else...
called me a teacher, but this very moment...
these kids called me their teacher and left,
that I became a true teacher.
And one more thing.
I was also given a conviction that the boundaries society set...
on permanent and short-term teachers...
could no longer control me.
(The Korean Department will not be hiring anyone)
(Black Dog)
Would you like to be the head of School Administration?
I do not.
Why not?
You're the center of our school.
I want to be the center of my family too.
- Are you switching groups? - To College Advisory?
If Ms. Han Jae Hee becomes the head of School Administration,
she's going to change up College Advisory.
What will happen to the principal?
I hear he's going to become a distinguished teacher.
This is my last chance to help you out!
We'll need a new head advisor...
if Ms. Park goes to School Administration.