Hey, look.
What?
EPISODE 3 - FAREWELL SOUP
What did you say to her?
Yesterday, the interns sat beside us at lunch.
What are you saying?
They all heard what you said.
What?
I heard you were investigated as a witness at the station.
Yeah.
You didn’t mention that, did you?
No.
Okay.
Unnecessary rumors might get you in trouble
and blow this thing out of proportion.
Hush and don’t say anything.
Okay?
Silence.
Their truth is always in a pot called silence.
Truth boils hot in that unbreaking pot,
never going cold.
You see...
That orchid is expensive,
but the pot is cheap, I guess.
You weren’t planning to train them as real reporters.
They were only going to copy & paste articles. Why?
Don't trouble yourself about it.
I’ll put it in a new pot.
Are your hands okay?
This...
This means nothing for us.
What happened?
Did you really face him head-on?
What’s going on?
Are you okay?
Don’t be intimidated by the Chief.
Just tell him what you know.
Stay put.
It’s none of your business.
Please sit.
Why won’t he let me in?
Have some.
I don’t know what Oh Soo Yeon was thinking.
The four of you all passed the intern assessment,
and were going to be junior reporters next month.
Including Oh Soo Yeon.
JUNIOR REPORTER - OH SOO YEON
All of you must feel awful.
But reporters must do their duty in situations like this.
We must not be drawn to emotions.
Our job doesn’t change in sadness, anger, and delight.
Do you understand what I mean?
Yes, we do.
The three of you will start your training in Digital News.
I will give the details to Editor Um.
Cheer up.
By the way...
Any of you know why she made such a drastic choice?
For example, money, family,
or boyfriend problems?
I don’t know.
Okay.
If you remember something, come talk to me anytime.
Don’t tell anyone else.
Gather around.
First, the incident last night.
You must all know, so no need to explain.
Any of you know the reason why she did it?
Who knows? So let’s skip it.
Lastly, Lee Jae Eun?
Yeah?
Explain why you dumped your night duty on an intern.
My kids were sick suddenly for a long time.
I got a call, and...
I hurried to look for a substitute
but no one understood me.
Nonsense!
That doesn’t make it okay.
Are you in your right mind?
Your kids were sick suddenly for a long time? Absurd.
The Chief ordered not to speak about it outside the office.
So keep your mouth shut.
This is going to be all over the news for a while.
Check them right away and report to me.
Also for a while,
no one can directly upload an online article.
Report to me first before uploading anywhere.
Understood?
Yes, sir.
Lastly, Lee Jae Eun!
Yes?
Write your resignation letter right now.
I really want you to do that.
But first, an apology letter.
Meeting’s over.
What is it?
I know why the Chief called you first.
You were her last trainer,
so he must have thought you knew something.
But...
Did you hear anything else in there?
No, I didn’t.
One problematic intern spoils the whole company.
When her funeral place is decided,
upload her obituary.
Okay.
This year is my worst year ever.
Suicide note: No Gain, No Pain.
I majored Sociology at a local university.
Came to Seoul 5 years ago,
with a dream of becoming a reporter.
Female, 29 years old.
Only my student loan of 30 million won
and an uncertain future remain.
I try my best.
But that last door just won’t open.
I’ve learned and believed that effort does not betray you
and passion overcomes the limit.
City Desk and I both think you are the best.
Among all the interns.
Really?
Yeah.
Soo Yeon.
Do your best until the last moment.
You will get rewarded.
But the reality was different from what I learned.
“No Pain, No Gain” is false hope in this world.
I wanted to have as many experiences as possible.
Right. Experience is the best qualification.
You all dream of being a reporter?
Dream.
Now, dreams are bait with no insurance for when you fail.
I was only a prey in this world.
Oh Soo Yeon stands out with her experience.
But it doesn’t look so good to hire her, you know?
She doesn’t suit our name, Daily Korea.
SUICIDE NOTE OF DAILY KOREA’S INTERN REPORTER
LAST CHANCE. MUST PASS. NO FAILURE.
In Korea, only the successful are allowed to fail.
No one pays attention to the failure of losers.
LAST, NO PASS.
My failure will be one of the countless other failures in this world.
In this life, I have no hope for a better future.
In this life, I can’t run towards happiness.
I only run from misfortune.
And that is the same as being dead.
Having a dream is a punishment for me.
So now, I reject the life support on my miserable fate.
However, there’s an excuse for losers.
No gain, no pain.
The more I try to fit in the structure,
the structure becomes stronger,
and it’s me who becomes more painful.
Lunchtime!
If I don’t strive for anything,
there will be no pain.
If I don’t strive for anything,
there will be no pain.
DAILY KOREA REPORTER OH SOO YEON
No, you’re wrong.
You are wrong from the start.
What?
Everyone’s only curious about why she died.
Not who killed her.
What do you mean?
It’s a murder. Not suicide.
That's why they all want to know the reason.
To prove they are not responsible.
I’m not saying it’s the society’s fault.
I’m saying somebody killed her.
What kind of nonsense are you talkling about?
Never mind.
I don’t expect anything from you anyway.
Even if she really killed herself,
you aren’t exempt from the reason why.
Though I'm not sure if you have any sense of responsibility.
Hey.
Lee Ji Soo!
Yeah.
I’m Han Jun Hyuk.
Detective Nam told me about you.
I’m her younger brother, Oh Sung Yeon.
I’m sorry for your loss.
Thank you.
Take this.
We only have this from her intern application.
It’s the prettiest one.
Because she tried to look her best when she took this.
DAILY KOREA
I called everywhere I could.
Yes. I called everywhere I could, too, but...
We can’t really do anything online.
The problem is trending topics.
Is it still ranked at the top?
Yes.
We are filtering any briefs every time they come up.
It’s not a major trend in social media,
so it will go down soon.
Something else needs to blow up.
How long until MP Go’s trial result?
Today was the last hearing,
so you will see it on the evening news.
It’s ironic to hope his news would cover up ours.
Don’t worry too much.
Dozens of people kill themselves every day.
It’s the problem of the society, not our company.
Take care of any disturbance at the funeral.
Yes, sir.
Send in Secretary Min on your way out.
What do you think?
I agree with the Chief.
We might get over this smoothly if we don’t make a fuss.
Should I call back Editor Yoon?
Yeah.
I told him not to come.
His work is more important.
He should finish that first.
I talked to him just a while ago.
I understand.
I will schedule your visit to the funeral at 9.
Yeah.
We will not be releasing any official statement for a while.
What?
Chief.
Wouldn’t it be better to include an article for formality?
A sloppy reaction might show as a guilty conscience.
Guilty?
Who’s guilty?
We aren’t.
I mean we don’t need to make things worse.
Do your usual work.
No unnecessary buzz should leak.
Now go.
Except for Editor Um.
Yes, sir.
Sung Han.
Yes?
How are your staff doing?
They seem not too disturbed.
Really?
Take them to the funeral.
I’m going with the CEO later.
And the interns...
Don’t worry. I’ll supervise them.
I know it’s so very sad.
But...
Reporters work this way.
Our job doesn’t change in sadness, anger, and delight.
We only think about what to write every day.
There’s no time to waste on emotions.
Don’t go to the funeral.
We will go and attend to it.
What?
It’s of course a tragedy for us,
but just a newsworthy incident for other press.
No need for unnecessary attention.
But Editor, we have to...
If you are spotted at the funeral,
consider yourself fired.
Are you guys really not going?
The Editor told us not to.
But we have to go.
We spent 3 months...
That’s why he doesn’t want us to go.
Reporters from other press will eat us alive for interviews.
This incident already hurt the company.
We can’t say the wrong thing.
Hey!
I told you to upload the obituary ages ago!
What’s the matter?
What do you think?
She was just an intern for a short while,
but she was our colleague and junior.
Don’t you think we need to pay our respects?
I went to the funeral and met with her brother.
Really?
Then well done.
Upload the obituary quickly.
All of you go to the funeral.
Editor Um, over here!
What happened?
REASON BEHIND THE D NEWSPAPER INTERN REPORTER’S SUICIDE SHOCKS THE COUNTRY
Are these guys out of their minds?
Goryeo Newspaper?
Hello? Yeah, me again.
What on earth are you doing?
Don’t you have any basic business ethics?
Do you want us all to jump off the building?
The whole company is in grief!
Hey.
I can’t concentrate.
Is that important?
You have your own office. Go talk there.
You go out!
No, not you.
Let me talk to your Editor.
OBITUARY - OH SOO YEON (INTERN REPORTER OF DAILY KOREA)
UPLOAD
Hello?
I’m going crazy.
I'm so annoyed.
My luck’s off this morning.
Why would she...
LEE JAE EUN - DIGITAL NEWS DESK REPORTER
Digital News Desk, Lee Jae Eun. LEE JAE EUN - DIGITAL NEWS DESK REPORTER
She hovers around the Industry Desk, her treasure island.
If she interviews someone,
it’s not for a story but to receive a treat.
Should we go for dinner then?
Yes, let’s go.
She proudly admits how she never has to buy anything.
She’s a disgrace to us reporters.
I’ll let you know when I see you.
Hey, the wet wipes from your company.
They are really good.
Expecting any responsibility or remorse from her...
Wait.
What?
You want to say something?
...is a false hope.
What is it?
A few hours ago,
Soo Yeon jumped from where you’re standing, you know.
I just wanted to know why you’re standing there.
Why are you so startled?
Didn’t you read the morning paper?
Aren’t you a reporter?
If you have a dinner appointment,
give your donation to me.
Even though she was just an intern,
she was our colleague and junior.
At least pay some respect.
Like Editor Um said.
Captain.
When’s our official statement going to be released?
We aren’t even going to mention it.
Chief’s orders?
Must be the CEO’s.
Going to the funeral?
Yeah.
When are you going?
Right, today’s the trial for MP Go.
My Desk Editor is not there,
so I asked Sae Jun instead.
I can’t send Kyeong Woo alone.
Let’s go together after the trial.
Okay.
The court admitted the illegal recruitment of Geumon company,
but acquitted MP Go based on the uncertainty of the list
that Daily Korea exclusively reported.
There are claims of possible fabrication,
which call the authenticity of the list into question.
EXCLUSIVE! PERSONAL SOLICITATION LIST REPORTED BY DAILY KOREA TURNS OUT TO BE FAKE!
Not as many reporters as I expected.
Prosecution said they will appeal against your acquittal.
That’s because...
It’s you again.
I don’t talk to trash reporters who write false stories.
I’m just asking your opinion.
I’m not here to chitchat with you.
What did you say?
That's enough for now.
Let’s go.
Make way.
How will you respond to the appeal?
Young man, I heard about the tragedy.
What an unfortunate event at Daily Korea!
I owe many thanks to you.
Pick yourself up.
Please, make way.
What? The list is fake?
EXCLUSIVE! PERSONAL SOLICITATION LIST REPORTED BY DAILY KOREA TURNS OUT TO BE FAKE!
MP Go’s playing with the media after his acquittal.
Prosecution couldn’t prove the list belongs to him.
He is the only MP Go there.
That’s what I mean.
They admitted the illegality of the recruitment
but couldn’t produce evidence of his solicitation.
It’s so frustrating.
Darn it.
Sorry.
For what?
The result of the trial is not our fault.
We didn’t misreport.
We did.
What?
Our correction report was released.
5 minutes before the trial.
Correction report? By who?
CORRECTION REPORT FOR MP GO’S PERSONAL SOLICITATION LIST
Right now, the Chief is the only one who can upload it. CORRECTION REPORT FOR MP GO’S PERSONAL SOLICITATION LIST
Right now, the Chief is the only one who can upload it.
No way!
What did we misreport anyway?
His attorney says...
MP/MD GO’S PERSONAL SOLICITATION LIST
...it might mean one of his relatives. MP/MD GO’S PERSONAL SOLICITATION LIST
Relatives?
His family has lived in Geumon for generations.
MDs and presidents in Geumon are all his relatives.
But that’s no reason for the Chief to admit misreport.
Sorry.
It’s my report, so my fault.
Stupid!
I take the responsibility.
You’re just a greenie.
We all checked the original list together.
It's not your fault.
But...
Forget it.
Chief personally uploaded a correction report.
Don’t worry.
Go over your report manual from the start.
Okay.
Let’s go to the funeral.
Okay, let’s go.
I know you kept a straight face for the greenie.
Even though the Chief knew something,
why would he upload the correction so fast?
I know.
It’s his specialty to ignore much worse misreports.
I’m sorry.
I should have checked again.
No, sir.
I was the one who rushed into it.
I was desperate for my own story.
Don’t be hard on yourself.
Like Captian said, no mistakes from now on.
Sorry.
You must be going through a lot because of the intern,
and now me...
It’s okay.
That intern, Oh Soo Yeon.
Captain said you spoke highly of her.
Yeah, I did.
I understand she had a hard time,
but she didn’t have to do that.
I should really get up now.
Are you going to the funeral?
Yes.
After uploading the obituary.
See you there.
OBITUARY - OH SOO YEON (INTERN REPORTER OF DAILY KOREA)
Everyone’s only curious about why she died.
Not who killed her.
You should forget all the bad memories.
Return to the reporter Han that I look up to.
The one with the junior diary.
Promise?
That moment,
I realized what was wrong with the obituary.
It’s not important to find out who and why.
I have to answer her questions
and properly say goodbye to her.
Sung Yeon?
I’m Daily Korea’s Han Jun Hyuk.
It’s about her obituary.
We are her former colleagues.
Thank you for coming at such a difficult time.
We are very sorry.
It’s okay.
Sung Yeon.
Where is your mother?
She has been crying all day.
Now she's laying down inside.
Let’s head outside.
I know she only has her mother and brother,
but it’s too empty.
Desk editors are not coming?
Jerks.
They must be coming with the CEO.
No mourners at this funeral.
Instead, the reporters have set up camp outside.
Darn it.
“Daily Korea’s correction report” is ranked at 10.
We are at ease thanks to MP Go’s trial.
Chief Kim of Shilla Today released a column.
“Daily Korea needs to be rebuked for its misreport,
but deserves praise for their swift confirmation.”
Chief Kim’s your university alumni, right?
Good job.
Sir?
Oh, it’s nothing.
We made it through this time.
Just in case, educate the employees accordingly.
Yes, I will.
I will get the car ready.
Hey, look.
What?
Must be her school friends.
Of course.
You have to eat Farewell Soup at a funeral.
Are you crazy?
What is it?
Obituary.
Oh Soo Yeon, Intern reporter of Daily Korea.
She felt she had no hope for a better future.
She lived a life running away from misfortune,
rather than running towards happiness.
Her dream was a bait,
and her life was a painful life support.
She said goodbye to the world,
saying “No gain, no pain”.
She is my sister I'm proud of
and my mother’s sweet daughter.
Please come to the funeral,
only if you are going to say goodbye to her.
Do not comfort me and my mother.
Her brother, Oh Sung Yeon.
Is your first story in 6 years an obituary?
Let me see.
What the...
This ugly photo.
It’s really you.
You are nuts.
Click-bait with an obituary?
It wasn’t click-bait.
Her note resonated deeply among those
who hoped to succeed one day with their best effort
and those who had given up in the harsh reality.
Some reporters write their own opinions
like they are solid facts.
Going to say goodbye to Oh Soo Yeon now.
JOB SEEKING HELL, DAILY KOREA.
Job Seeking Hell, Daily Korea. JOB SEEKING HELL, DAILY KOREA.
Job Seeking Hell, Daily Korea.
I’m saying goodbye to Oh Soo Yeon too.
No More One-Room, Daily Korea.
NO MORE ONE-ROOM, DAILY KOREA. No More One-Room, Daily Korea.
NO MORE ONE-ROOM, DAILY KOREA.
Farewell Soup is a must at a funeral.
Not for convenience, but for goodbye.
I’m saying goodbye to her with a cup of Farewell Soup.
Farewell Soup, Daily Korea.
FAREWELL SOUP, DAILY KOREA. Farewell Soup, Daily Korea.
FAREWELL SOUP, DAILY KOREA.
Excuse me.
But no one could have imagined that
her note would move non-regular workers,
short term contract workers,
and interns of big companies.
Interns come “In” and “Turn” out upon necessity.
Oh Soo Yeon was always an intern in Korea.
I’m going to go say goodbye to her now.
FAREWELL SOUP, NO GAIN NO PAIN.
Farewell Soup, No Gain No Pain. FAREWELL SOUP, NO GAIN NO PAIN.
Farewell Soup, No Gain No Pain.
Hello.
Four of you, right?
We’ve brought ours.
We have too.
You're here because of the news on social media, right?
Want a cup if you haven’t prepared yours?
No, I’m...
I worked as an intern with her.
You did?
Please wait.
Here you go.
Try to have a bite even if you don’t want to.
You have to eat a bowl of Farewell Soup.
It’s paying respects to the deceased and the family.
Even those young people know.
You ancient antiques don’t know that?
Geez.
It's so spicy and good.
Let’s eat.
Ki Ha. No, Manager Kim.
What? Why?
I’m not crazy.
I’ve come back.
I won’t be lingering at the office from now on.
It’s going to be hard to see me at the office.
If you want to see me...
No, don’t try to see me.
Consider me an exile case.
What are you going to do?
Kyeong Woo.
Let’s dig MP Go’s case from the beginning.
What?
You have to follow up your misreport!
You’re really crazy.
Stupid.
You're crazy alright.
But crazy in a good way.
I thought your career would be wasted on click-baiting.
Anything’s fine.
Just start something.
You are in big trouble, Ki Ha.
Of course.
Our proud dummy decides to disobey.
Personally, I couldn’t stand it.
Soo Yeon.
Does it answer your question?
Was it enough of a goodbye for you?
And what happens next...
Don’t worry too much.
Daily Korea’s CEO came in the front door!
Please move forward.
Who are you?
We are from Daily Korea.
Stand in line.
What?
Everyone else’s standing in line.
He’s Park Myong Hwan, CEO of Daily Korea.
There he is!
Hey! Block the reporters.
You guys sit down.
No, I have to go.
Hey, Jun Hyuk.
Don’t worry.
I won’t do anything.
You came.
She was going to be one of our reporters.
We are so devastated and sorry for your loss.
Regardless of the reason, it happened at our company.
So the moral responsibility is on us.
What would you do exactly?
That’s...
We are now preparing measures.
Measures?
I don’t need any measures.
Bring my daughter back to me!
Bring my sweet daughter back!
Ma’am.
We are in a very difficult situation because of this.
You are making things worse.
Bring my daughter back!
Do something!
Ma’am.
Bring my daughter back!
Goodbye, ma’am.
Just one photo!
A word?
How do I live without her...
Please make way.
Please.
Stop it!
Make way!
DAILY KOREA
Don’t push!
CORRUPT PARK MYONG HWAN
Are you okay, sir?
Let’s get out of here.
GOODBYE TO DAILY KOREA
I’m sorry.
Handle this situation. See you tomorrow.
I'm sorry.
Got any smoke?
You’ve given up?
Yeah.
Me too. 5 years ago.
I’ll go buy a pack.
Hey.
Want some somaek?
No.
I have to stay here all night.
Really?
Do that.
Drat.
My youngest daughter is taking the SATs this year.
They say brains are all in the genes,
but that isn’t always true.
She’s not going to get a job.
I have to marry her off.
Do you know why the Farewell Soup is red?
People say red food expels the spirits.
But really, food with red pepper doesn’t go bad easily.
5-day and 7-day funerals were common in the past.
They spent time with the dead as long as they could.
That’s a proper goodbye.
Did the Chief feel any responsibility?
Was he suffering?
Delete the obituary whenever you want to.
I hope he wasn’t.
I hope he is shameless till the end. Only then can...
Am I in your debt this time too?
No, not at all.
You know, when you and I die...
Let’s not mourn too long. Okay?
Bye.
DAILY KOREA
What are you doing? Get up.
Playing games again?
No, I wasn’t.
Let’s go.
I really like Farewell Soup at funerals.
I skipped dinner for that
and end up doing stand-by duty!
Wait.
Geez.
Yes, Chief. We’ve finished here.
What on earth are you doing?
Where is your head?
I’ve been on emergency stand-by...
What's wrong?
TOP1-10 PARK MYONG HWAN KOREA DAILY FAREWELL SOUP
Are you not going?
No. I can’t go.
I’m so hungry.
Do you have anything to eat?
Something to eat?
Farewell Soup.
Huh?
REPORTER HAN JUN HYUK
Why don’t we have a drink instead of that?
No, I have to visit a funeral.
Who died?
Someone did.
A friend of a friend.
See you tomorrow.
I knew it.
I knew you would write it.
Your outfit is inappropriate.
Why? I’m wearing all black.
Where are the other interns?
They are not coming.
Editor Um said if he sees us here, he will fire us.
What?
That son of a gun.
He must have said this.
Reporters shouldn’t be drawn to emotions.
Our job doesn’t change in sadness, anger, and delight.
That’s actually...
Yeah.
I heard it from the Chief first
then from Editor Um again.
You should follow his orders.
Why the heck would you disobey?
You don’t like me, do you?
There's nothing to like or dislike.
You’re not that important.
I read the obituary.
It’s trending like crazy.
It’s not that crazy.
Also it’s not because of the obituary.
Really?
That's a relief.
I thought you considered that to be your atonement.
What are you going to do from now?
What?
About Soo Yeon.
We said goodbye.
Now we have to find out who killed her.
You’re saying that again?
Why the heck?
Stop talking like that!
What did you say?
Why the heck do you think?
Everyone will forget this after a month.
No, after the funeral.
So who’s going to confess?
No one’s going to willingly confess to her murder!
Don’t you agree?
At least one reporter has to dig deeper, right?
Your mistake can’t be repeated.
Mistake?
The mistake you made 6 years ago.
What?
I know.
I know what happened to you 6 years ago.
Hey, Lee Ji Soo.
How do you know?
HUSH
Are you still going to run as if you don't know anything?
The impact to the company is bigger than I've thought.
How will the company react?
Well, you can't escape from writing a detailed report.
Korea Daily's not responsible for this, right?
Isn't this too much? It's not long after the funeral ended...
Do you think I want this?
What else can we do about the higher-ups' order?
News is a business too.
Korea Daily is a newspaper company!