(All characters, organizations, places, entities, and events...)
(in this drama are fictional.)
(Winter Vacation)
The new teachers can come out after signing the contracts.
Thank you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
It is her.
What do you mean?
She's a current short-term teacher at this school.
How do you know her?
I took the permanent-teacher exam at this school recently.
I was waiting for the interview.
When everyone was wearing dress shoes,
she came in slippers.
No way.
Two of the applicants are short-term teachers from this school.
Do they already have someone in mind?
What do you think that means? She's not an outsider.
I heard that most of the new teachers at this school were let go.
Right.
She's the only short-term teacher who stayed at this school.
(Ji Hae Won)
Hello.
Hello, my junior alum. Why are you here?
Because of the student records?
Yes, I should check them quickly, but I forgot them here.
What? Who is it from?
It's from Mr. Ji.
Really? Do you guys keep in touch?
We became good friends a while ago.
By the way, I thought either Mr. Ji or Ms. Ko...
would get the position this year.
Come on. I mean, if Ms. Park pushed for Mr. Ji...
instead of supporting Ms.Ko,
his score on the written exam should've been... Gosh.
I'll get going. Bye.
Goodness.
Come on. I mean, if Ms. Park pushed for Mr. Ji...
instead of supporting Ms.Ko...
(New Message: Mr. Ji Hae Won)
(Ms. Ko, I got hired by another private school.)
Ms. Ko,
I got hired by another private school.
Could I buy you a meal with Ms. Yoon and the others...
from the College Advisory Group?
Yes. Thank you for letting me know.
(Black Dog)
Goodness.
I have so much stuff to put away coming back from a trip.
Leave it. I'll put it away.
This is a surprise. You always go to school even during vacation.
It's Ha Rang's middle school orientation day.
Other parents will attend the event. And so should I.
My gosh, did you finally grow up?
He's still a kid.
Good.
I thought you had one more day off.
Who is this?
Ms. Park.
I guess you went to Jeju Island judging by your profile photos.
What happened with your assignment request?
Will you keep your head advisor position?
I don't think you should have gone on a trip.
Some schools haven't even announced...
how many of the wait-listed students they'll accept yet.
How can you go on a trip already?
What is this?
Ma'am, I'm not the one going to college.
Come on, you're burning the eggs. Seriously.
- Wait, leave them. - I'll do it.
- I'll do it. - No, I'll do it.
- I'll do it. - Move.
Come on.
I'll do it.
You've been the head advisor for 11 years. That's enough.
It's not like anyone appreciates it.
You should focus on our own son now.
Did you submit the form for your preferred group?
What? Well,
I've been in the Information Systems for three years.
Should I switch to another group?
You two still have to stay in College Advisory Group, right?
Yes. We should keep working in College Advisory.
You know what?
It will be tricky to fill the head of School Administration position.
Of course, Mr. Moon is going to keep the position. No one can oust him.
No, it's not that.
I heard he'll be promoted to vice principal this year.
This year?
Yes. I just heard it from Mr. Son.
Wait. What's going on? If Mr. Moon becomes the vice principal,
What about the vice principal?
Will we have two vice principals like that other school?
I doubt that.
The number of our students hasn't increased.
We can't have two vice principals.
Does it mean the vice principal will get promoted...
to the principal this year?
What about the principal?
What's going on?
(Head of School Administration Moon Soo Ho)
Hello. You're at school.
We have more work during vacation.
Could we have a word?
- Sure. - Let's go.
Okay.
I'm sorry to drag you outside in this cold weather.
No, it's all right.
Goodness.
Your training for the vice principal position is wrapped up, right?
Yes. By the way, what did you want to talk about?
It's about the position for the Head of School Administration.
I wanted to get your opinion.
I see.
Two people came to me...
and asked for the position.
Who?
I see. Was it Mr. Song?
It's about the Head of School Administration.
If you entrust the job to me,
I'll do my best...
- for Daechi High School. - I knew he'd ask for the position.
Here.
But there's one more person who wants the position.
I see. Is it the head of Research Group?
Or is it the head of the Reform Group?
No. They are not interested in the position.
Then, who is it?
(School Administration)
(Moon Soo Ho)
It's Ms. Han, the head of the Creative Experience Group.
Pardon?
You didn't see that coming, right?
She thought she used to play in the big league at school,
but she got bumped down to the minor league...
with just one mistake. That's what she thinks.
She asked me to give her one more chance.
What do you think, Mr. Moon?
Who's a good fit for the next head of School Administration?
(Tasty Noodles)
What's wrong with me? My goodness.
Oh, my.
Why does it hurt? Come on.
When will he compensate you?
What compensation? Forget it. I don't even have his number.
What are you talking about? It was a delivery motorcycle.
You can call the fried chicken restaurant.
Forget it.
What? Something is off.
Usually, you'd chase him to the ends of the earth and crush him.
You don't need to worry about me.
Goodness.
My gosh, why does it hurt so much?
Let me see.
Does it hurt a lot?
Go.
Gosh. That girl.
Stop!
Why that... Don't.
You're the one who hit her, aren't you?
Are you in school?
- I'm a high school senior. - But you ride a motorcycle?
High school seniors can ride motorcycles. It's legal.
It is?
Stop it.
What?
Where do you live? Do your parents know...
you hurt someone with this?
Enough already!
You came in during vacation.
Yes.
There's a lot of work to do for Creative Experience.
The senior class student records take so much work.
I see.
- Keep up the good work. - Yes, sir.
Homeroom teachers prepare the student records, not you.
You don't have a homeroom.
Have you been the Senior Class head?
Of course, I have.
Then you must know it's super busy.
- Sure. Work hard. - Okay.
Like Creative Experience has so much to do.
Whatever.
Wait until I'm head of School Administration. You're out.
That means Ms. Han Jae Hee and Mr. Song Young Tae knew...
that we'd need a new head of School Administration...
and what would happen to Principal Byun.
Probably.
Things are getting complicated.
I wonder if she knows.
Hi, Mr. Bae. I'm busy right now, so I'll call you back.
Okay. Bye.
Your saliva? Gross.
Stay still.
You want to look good to your homeroom teacher.
Let's go.
(Welcome Students. Inhak Middle School Orientation)
What is this? There are no parents here.
Shut it.
Hey. Hello.
Hi, Sang Hyun.
Didn't your mom come with you?
No. The trend now is for parents not to come...
to orientation.
This is so humiliating.
Let's go.
Ha Rang. Watch how you speak to your mom.
Why you...
Are you a parent?
- Yes, ma'am. - Hello.
Parents don't usually come to orientation.
I know that, but I'm usually too busy on other days.
I'm a teacher as well.
- You are? - Yes.
Oh my gosh. There's a piece of fruit in here.
Yes.
Do you have any questions for me?
Do you perhaps know how Ha Rang ranked?
Just a minute.
(Student Academic Records, Class 1-7)
He is in 23rd place.
In the entire grade?
No, in the class.
He's 23rd out of 25.
It's okay.
Many kids...
shape up and study hard once they enter middle school.
Do you have any other questions?
May I get your number?
I'm sorry.
I can't give you my personal phone number.
I'll let you know right away once I get my work phone.
You're a teacher as well, so you understand, right?
Of course.
Also, I looked at his student record,
and it says Ha Rang has slight difficulty concentrating...
and is a bit timid.
It would be nice if you'd give that some attention.
He's 23rd out of 25.
He lacks concentration...
and is timid.
He has it all.
(Sung Joon's Mom)
Please refrain from posting pictures from your trips.
- Seriously! - The future students may see them,
and feel out of place.
If you keep doing this,
forget Jeju. I'll go to the US!
Bali. New York. Sydney!
I'll go to all of those places...
I'm so annoyed.
What? What is it this time?
It's me, Moon Soo Ho.
So,
you know him?
That's right. He's the son of the mill owner two blocks down.
You lied that you didn't know how to contact him.
Their situation is a bit complicated.
That's why I'm trying to be nice.
You're in no position to worry about that.
Even if you don't demand money, you should tell his parents.
Goodness.
Hey, you.
What are you doing?
I'm erasing a palm line.
My lifeline.
Why?
My mom said a long lifeline means I'll live a long life.
So you shouldn't erase it.
What's the point of living a long life?
My life is already...
like a one-hit-wonder.
Like a fad.
Things like that.
What does that mean?
That I'll shine briefly and fade away.
Just like my name.
What's your name?
Hwang Bo Tong.
I'm a nobody.
Stop talking nonsense, and go home...
and tell your parents.
I'm going to eat here.
Eat?
Listen.
Home cooking is the best.
My mom is a terrible cook.
People on TV always say home cooking is the best,
but I like outside food the best.
What's his deal?
- Stay for dinner. - Okay.
Let's go in.
Here. My gosh.
(Noodles)
I forgot the egg. There.
Why are you even throwing in an egg for him?
And you.
Isn't it a bit rude to ask for instant noodles at a noodle shop?
Why are you being so mean?
Here.
Give me your parents' number. Now. Go on.
- Are you a teacher? - What?
How did you know?
You talk like one.
A little... Monotonous.
Monotonous?
You've got a great ear.
That's how all of our teachers talk too.
Where do you go to school?
Daechi High School.
Oh, my.
Goodness.
Goodness gracious.
Really?
What grade?
Do you teach at Daechi?
You're a senior?
What's your name?
Answer me first. Senior?
What's your name?
Ko Ha Neul.
I've never heard that name before.
Do you know the college advisors?
Mr. Bae Myung Soo.
What about Mr. Do Yeon Woo?
Do you know him?
Is he toying with me?
What about Ms. Park Sung Soon?
She was my homeroom teacher in freshman year.
Really? Isn't she awesome?
Well, she's like Newton to kids studying for exams.
That's how she is.
She's famous?
She's our enemy.
Newton is the enemy to kids studying for the science CSAT.
I really don't like her.
She's a total fake.
Look at this.
Why did you come in?
You must be here because of the student records.
No. Someone called me in.
Ask her.
Did you hear that Principal Byun...
Hold on.
I need to go to the principal's office. Let's talk after.
Okay.
Ms. Park Sung Soon is a total fake.
She's nice to you to your face,
but she changes once you're gone.
Here is some kimchi.
Take that back.
Now.
Take back what you said about Ms. Park Sung Soon.
Why are you scolding him? Stop it.
It's true.
That's how Ms. Park really is.
I don't know...
what happened to you,
but you shouldn't speak based on what you see on the outside.
What you see in the classroom...
is only a quarter of what the teachers are really like.
I'm speaking from experience.
You're here.
Come here. Sit.
I called you here to talk to you about your assignment.
So...
Do you want to continue being the head advisor this year?
Isn't the assignment request due tomorrow?
Yes, it is.
But I wanted to talk to you first.
Okay.
Well,
you've been the head advisor for 11 years,
so what if you switched groups?
It says Ha Rang has slight difficulty concentrating...
and is a bit timid.
It would be nice if you'd give that some attention.
You've been the head advisor for 11 years. That's enough.
It's not like anyone appreciates it.
You should focus on our own son now.
Actually,
I am considering switching groups.
You are?
Is there a group you have in mind?
I want to go somewhere with less work. That's all I care about.
Why?
You're our school's center.
Yes, I am the center.
But I want to be the center of my family too.
Don't be like that.
What about becoming the head of School Administration?
Mr. Moon is being promoted to vice principal.
Then what about Vice Principal Lee?
We can talk about that later.
Mr. Moon...
ardently recommended you.
You get things done faster than Ms. Han Jae Hee...
or Mr. Song Young Tae, and you've worked...
a lot during holidays and days off.
No, sir.
Why?
The head of School Administration requires too much work.
Okay, then.
Ms. Park!
(Noodles)
She always said to call whenever.
(Traffic Division 2)
(Homeroom teacher)
(Be right there. Wait for me.)
Be right there. Wait for me.
(Traffic Division 2)
Don't mind it.
You don't know what her side of the story is.
Exactly.
What does he know about Ms. Park?
What's with this sudden niceness?
Just take the head of School Administration position.
No. It's too much work.
Tell me, why?
I went to Ha Rang's middle school orientation today.
You're the parent of a middle school student now.
My gosh.
Listen.
I set aside time and went to the orientation,
and I was the only one there.
They say the trend is for the parents not to go.
I had no idea.
That's because you were buried in your work.
It's all because of the school!
Because of you!
So?
You got a kid into Hankuk Medical College!
That's all that matters!
Anyway,
Ha Rang...
is almost dead last.
I was too busy taking care of other kids,
that my kid is nearly last in school...
He's almost in last place.
So? Is that why you won't be the head of School Administration?
I may switch to a group with less work.
I always get chewed out anyway.
Take the position as head of School Administration.
Then become the vice principal,
then the principal.
I don't want to.
I'm saying this as a friend.
This is my last chance, that's why.
What do you mean?
This is my last chance to help you out.
So...
it means he won't be serving as the principal this year.
This makes no sense.
Why can't he continue?
Exactly.
I also thought that he'd keep serving as the principal.
I thought that the vice principal was going to resign or something.
Hello.
Hello, my junior alum.
Aren't you annoyed to be coming in during vacation?
I'm used to it. It's my second year here.
Would you like some coffee?
Sure. Thank you. A cup will do.
- Me too. - Sure.
But why can't the principal keep his job?
So this basically means the vice principal will be promoted.
Right. Mr. Moon will be the vice principal.
Why?
One of our students got into Hankuk Medical this year.
And this year's acceptance rate is higher than last year's.
Well, with the advanced class,
we helped out our top students.
But because of that,
the rest of our students didn't do so well.
We were so focused on our top students.
And the permeant-teacher exam.
All of us went to the chairman...
and demanded to change the written exam to make it fair.
Can you be...
as fair as possible in choosing whom to hire?
But...
we weren't being unreasonable.
The written exam was useless in distinguishing teachers.
Besides, the foundation decided to take our opinions too.
Gosh.
Anyway, the principal must have supported us to some extent.
That's how we could bring up these ideas.
That's what the chairman didn't like about the principal.
Then,
what will happen to the principal?
Well, I hear he's going to become a distinguished teacher.
You know the Career Counseling office Ms. Yoon used to use?
They'll make that room an office for distinguished teachers.
You know, it's just a fancy title.
To put it bluntly, he is going from the principal...
to a regular teacher. He's losing all of his authority at once.
Ms. Ko, you know what is going on at the school, right?
You knew that the principal favored Ms. Park, right?
Forget it.
Don't talk about such mundane things with my junior alum.
Why not?
Is she like a pure dove who can't see the dirty side of things?
It's her second year here. She knows everything that goes on here.
Right. It's not my 1st year, but my 2nd year here.
See?
Before the principal loses his position,
he's trying his best...
to make Ms. Park the head of School Administration.
I'm not sure if she'll take it or not.
- What? - Really?
Then, that means we'll need a new head advisor...
if Ms. Park goes to School Administration.
Well, yes.
But...
no one knows what Ms. Park will decide. Right.
Hello.
Did everyone submit the form for your preferred group?
Everyone here submitted it.
Mr. Bae.
Ms. Park hasn't submitted her assignment request yet.
Please tell her to submit it by today.
- Okay, sure. - Bye.
I'm about to lose it.
Take the position as head of School Administration.
This is my last chance to help you out.
Didn't you tell me that you wanted me to become...
the principal, so we can run a good school? Didn't you?
Did I?
"A teacher should be..."
"more interested in teaching students than in politics."
Were these your words or not?
You used me as a shield and did everything you wanted to do.
No, I didn't.
That's why I played politics too.
Exactly. Even now,
you're concerned about Mr. Bae and Mr. Do...
because they don't have anyone in their corner.
Isn't that why you've been on my side this whole time?
Now, I can't do that anymore. I can't be your shield.
Hi.
Mr. Song and Ms. Han...
are begging me to take the position.
They can take it.
It'd be much better if you took the job over them.
What about teachers who don't...
play politics like Mr. Bae and Mr. Do?
That's why Mr. Moon recommended you for the position!
My gosh, Principal Byun.
You're giving me such a big mission.
This is an announcement for all teachers.
This is the first day of school for all the teachers.
For those who haven't submitted their assignment and group requests,
please submit them to the School Administration office by today.
What are we going to do?
Will she accept the position for the head of School Administration?
She's been working hard for 11 years as a head advisor.
She deserves it.
What are you talking about? We should stop her.
We're about to be separated. Aren't you sad?
Ms. Ko.
What do you think?
I'm not sure. I don't know what to think.
I don't know if taking the position is a good thing or not.
Anyway, let's invite her to a meal.
Let's try to stop her.
We can casually suggest keeping her position as the head advisor.
So in my opinion...
(Preferred Group and Assignment Request)
What are you doing?
Don't look.
Why don't we have dinner together later?
Sure. Let's have our last dinner together.
Last dinner?
She's...
taking the position, right?
(Speedy Fried Chicken)
(Meat-flavored Cup Noodles)
Take that back.
Now.
Take back what you said about Ms. Park Sung Soon.
(Favorites, Daechi High School)
(Daechi High School)
(Log in)
(About the school)
(The teachers)
(Updating)
Darn it.
Repost the list of short-term teachers we hired!
- Sorry? - I said over and over...
to remove their names and post only their applicant numbers.
Oh, no. I must have uploaded the wrong file. I'm sorry.
Do it quickly!
I'm sure no one saw it in that short time. It's fine.
(List of Short-term teachers for 2020)
(Korean Ko - Neul)
(Ko - Neul)
- What's your name? - Ko Ha Neul.
(Ko - Neul)
What's going on?
Head of School Administration?
Hello.
You're working late.
Thank you.
Gosh.
Did everyone submit their assignment requests?
Yes.
Did anyone...
request College Advisory as their top choice?
Why bother asking? Of course not.
Right?
Of course not.
You have to deal with parents and know the admissions system.
It only lasted because Ms. Park hung on.
If not...
Mr. Bae Myung Soo will have to be head advisor.
Mr. Bae? There's no way he'll do it.
He hates things like that.
Exactly.
It's not like he joined College Advisory out of choice.
He asked for popular groups but he didn't get them,
so he got stuck in the least popular College Advisory.
Even when we first told him he'd be joining College Advisory,
he practically... Gosh.
Why? Why am I in College Advisory? Why?
- Sorry? - Look. Here.
Fine. I... I don't need to go to my top choice,
but take me out of College Advisory.
College Advisory. College Advisory and I do not mesh.
It's a warzone 365 days a year.
Sir, please calm down.
Calm down? Whatever. I...
I remember.
Bye.
Then may I...
revise my assignment request?
Do you want to switch groups?
Yes. I want to change my first choice.
Let me borrow your pen.
To where?
College Advisory.
What?
(College Advisory)
Let's go eat.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Hello, Lady Song.
Was that today?
Okay. Sure.
What's up?
Well... Something came up.
A close friend's restaurant is receiving a big delivery.
What? What kind of restaurant?
It's a noodle place.
Noodles sound good for dinner. What do you all say?
Noodles sound good.
Sure.
Let's go.
(Noodles)
Gosh.
There's so much stuff.
Lady Song.
Hi there.
Why is this so heavy?
Well...
What?
- Hello. - Hello.
So,
Ms. Ko and I are both from Jukjeon.
And it turns out we went to the same school.
We are both graduates of Osul Elementary School,
separated by many years.
- Grade School. - Yes, Grade School.
Seriously.
Anyway, how did you two meet?
Well, so...
She... She was my husband's student.
That's incredible.
It's not easy to become close to your teacher's wife.
You must have been very close to your teacher.
I'll get you some water.
(Mr. Ji Yoo Sung School Administration)
Hi, Mr. Ji. Let me call you...
Big news. Someone requested College Advisory as her top choice.
What?
That's insane.
Which head put our group as their top choice?
What's wrong with College Advisory?
It was none other than...
Ms. Han Jae Hee, head of Creative Experience.
What?
Ms. Han Jae Hee?
Hold on. Let me call you back later.
Han Jae Hee.
College Advisory?
School Administration.
(Preferred Group and Assignment Request)
Song Young Tae.
Park Sung Soon.
"I will hold off"?
(I will hold off)
Sung Soon, you idiot.
But why would she do that?
Ms. Han was never interested in College Advisory.
Why else?
She's trying to make a deal.
I need to step out for a minute.
(Noodles)
A deal?
She's asking to become the head of School Administration.
She wants to be the head of School Administration...
- Check please. - I'll get it, sir.
- No, I will. - I'll pay.
She's saying...
she'll take over College Advisory...
if I make you the head of School Administration.
Why would she do that?
She isn't that interested in college admissions.
Exactly.
She's saying if she doesn't become the head of School Administration,
she'll turn College Advisory upside down.
Since Mr. Bae and Mr. Do have no connections.
I understand.
I'm going to have a smoke, so wait a minute.
Okay.
- It's that girl, right? - What?
The one her late husband saved.
How would you know?
I've known her for 10 years.
Her husband was a teacher.
He died while saving a student.
- I'm sure that's her. - Really?
She couldn't even collect life insurance when he died.
What was it again?
- He was a teacher on contract. - Okay.
I can't remember the term, but because that's what he was.
My gosh.
She's saying if she doesn't become the head of School Administration,
she'll turn College Advisory upside down.
Since Mr. Bae and Mr. Do have no connections.
What got into you? You came home before 10pm.
I...
told Principal Byun I'll stop heading College Advisory.
You did? That's good.
Ha Rang's homeroom teacher said...
he's 23rd in a class of 25.
Exactly.
But...
can't I be...
the head advisor for just one more year?
I'll be more attentive to Ha Rang.
Why? For a promotion?
I'm not interested in promotions.
Then why?
(Preferred Group and Assignment Request, Han Jae Hee)
(Preferred Group and Assignment Request, Park Sung Soon)
(Principal Byun Sung Joo)
Yes? Hi. Come in.
These are the preferred group requests from the teachers.
Okay.
So... Principal Byun.
About the head of School Administration...
What about Mr. Song Young Tae?
Well, he has been the head of the Senior Class for a while,
and...
he has headed every other group...
What did he say?
I don't think he decided yet.
Although I'm the only one who applied for it?
Han Jae Hee also asked to become the head of School Administration.
- Who? - Han Jae Hee.
What has she done?
Regardless, just wait. I put in a good word for you.
You shouldn't just put in a good word. You should push hard.
- I'll take care of it. - You should talk to him.
I did.
Okay. Next, we'll announce the heads of each group.
First,
Mr. Moon Soo Ho will be our new vice principal.
Next, School Administration.
The head of School Administration will be...
Ms. Han Jae Hee.
Thank you.
Next,
the Senior Class.
The head of the Senior Class...
is Mr. Song Young Tae.
And Ms. Kim Yi Boon?
- Yes? - Okay.
Can't I be the head advisor...
for just one more year?
Then why?
People.
Because of people.
Why not? Do it for one more year.
You know we live on two incomes, right?
I'm not raising Ha Rang thoughtlessly.
I pass up on working late,
company outings and drinks with friends to come home.
I know.
- My cute husband. - Why are you laughing?
Why are you laughing?
And... Mr. Bae Myung Soo?
Once the group announcements are over,
please meet with your respective departments,
distribute the textbooks,
and put together your curriculum.
Ms. Ko.
We're teaching the same grade again.
Seniors?
But I'm annoyed about something.
I was moved to another group.
- Where? - Senior Class.
I'm sitting right next to Song Young Tae.
I have the worst luck.
Which class do you have for homeroom?
I have Class 3-3.
Then we won't be partners.
Hold on.
Then who's your partner?
Me.
Okay. We will be teaching the seniors.
Really?
Then are you my partner again?
Yes.
Then my partner is...
Are you unhappy?
No. I love it so much.
What's going on here? You're way too happy.
You're hurting my feelings.
But you have me as your partner.
For those of you who have homerooms,
please log into NEWIS and check the list of students.
See you on the first day of school.
(Class 3-3 Students)
(Daechi High School Senior Class Assignments)
All three of us have senior homerooms.
Awesome.
Right? We may all end up teaching each other's classes.
- That should be fun. - Right?
Ms. Ko, is that the list of your students?
Yes.
(Hwang Bo Tong)
What about Ms. Park Sung Soon?
She was my homeroom teacher in freshman year.
I really don't like her.
She's a total fake.
- Ms. Ko. - Yes?
Should we finish discussing the curriculum?
Yes. Okay.
Should we go out...
and work on it over coffee? It is winter vacation after all.
Okay. Let me run to the restroom real quick.
Okay.
You sent it via messenger? Just a minute.
(Ryu Jin Hee)
Messenger...
(Notification to the senior teachers from WeClass)
I don't know what you mean...
by you messaged us.
Messenger...
Would you like some help?
Hello?
Where?
Yes. I understand. Thank you.
Are you new here?
Yes.
It's confusing when you're new.
Here. This is the messenger.
Go in here and enter your password.
That was WeClass.
Okay.
Ask me if there's anything else that you don't know.
- Okay. Thank you. - Sure.
She's so cool.
She's a lot better than I expected.
Really?
That short-term teacher from last year?
Yes.
Ms. Ko Ha Neul!
- Ms. Ko! - Ms. Ko!
Hello!
- Hello! - Hi, Ms. Ko.
- We missed you. - Who's this?
- Oh my gosh. - Do you recognize me?
You, I recognize.
What brings you here?
Ms. Park!
My gosh.
- We've missed you. - How have you been?
We wanted to see you again.
(Passion Food and Lounge)
- It's here. - Look at that.
That looks good.
- I want some. - Me too.
Try it.
Hey. Why didn't you call first before coming?
Surprise.
- Surprise. - Surprise.
Take them off. Isn't it uncomfortable?
She got something done.
She got her eyes redone as a graduation gift.
My eyelid creases were uneven.
I have to date in college. I need to get married.
I'm going to get married first.
What happened with your application?
I said to call. You punk.
I didn't get into Hankuk.
But it's okay. I got into another medical college.
That's good then.
- Good. - I'm being punished...
for peeking at his study guide.
It's okay. Why are you bringing up the past?
That's right. When are you going to set me up?
That's right. Yoo Ra is setting up Jae Hyun with her friend.
Really?
Are you helping each other?
But do you know what he said?
He wants to meet someone that looks like Park Bo Young.
- Hey. - He's delusional!
When did I say that?
Why don't you two just date?
That's right. If you get married, I'll sing at your wedding.
- No thank you. - No thank you.
- Why not? - Right?
I sing really well.
- Right? - Okay.
- I'm full. - Goodness.
That was good.
- Hey. - I'm stuffed.
We couldn't do any work today because of you guys.
- We'll be back. - Me too.
- This was too short. - How was that short?
Bye.
- Thank you. - Goodbye.
- We'll be back. - Get home safely.
- We'll visit again! - We'll come again.
- Bye. - Let's have beef next time.
- Bye. - Bye.
My goodness.
It's cold.
If a person is the most interested in their future,
no one can criticize them.
So,
take on the advanced class.
To be honest,
I thought about quitting.
But that was a fleeting thought.
I reviewed all the documents that you gave me,
and I studied them.
I know I had that fleeting thought,
but can't you be understanding?
What are you doing?
- Pack your things. - Sorry?
Yes, ma'am.
Ms. Ko.
When it comes to the students, we're all the same.
Both you and I.
Why didn't you become the head of School Administration?
Isn't it better for you to take the position?
Why?
It's a better position.
You said to me before...
(To Ms. Ko Ha Neul)
Ms. Ko, the certification exam is coming up, right?
Good luck. Good luck on our school's exam too.
It would be ideal if you get in at our school,
but even if you go somewhere else, I'll always root for you.
That although it would be sad,
you wanted me to pass the certification exam.
That even if I leave,
you hoped I'd be leaving for better things.
The head of School Administration isn't a better position.
(2020 Short-term teachers guide)
(Notice, Class Assignment)
(Ko - Neul)
(Ko Ha Neul)
Her husband was a teacher. He died while saving a student.
- I'm sure that's her. - Really?
She couldn't even collect life insurance when he died.
What was it again?
- He was a teacher on contract. - Okay.
I can't remember the term, but because that's what he was.
My gosh.
Hello.
Bye.
Objectively speaking,
we should hire Ms. Ko as she scored highest...
on the written exam.
However, personally, I would like...
to hire Mr. Ji.
You heard about Mr. Ji Hae Won, right?
Yes.
I think...
you're almost there too.
Hang in there for just one more year.
I'll hang on in College Advisory for you.
(Black Dog)
I have something to say as the head of School Administration.
About Icarus, our advanced class...
I'd like to expand it a little.
You'll choose the teachers you want to learn from.
Principal Byun would never have permitted this.
It's quite disappointing.
I'm sure the kids who couldn't get into Icarus...
felt the same way we do.
What have I been missing?