(It's My Life)
(Episode 22)
Jin... Jin Ah.
You'll work late almost every day if you join my team.
Will that be okay?
- Do you mean... - Yes.
You've been selected as the designer of my team.
Thank you, sir.
I'll work really hard.
Let's make it work.
Let's do that.
Hey, you... Who are you?
Who are you?
I... I...
I'm Jin Ah's husband.
What did you say?
What do you think you're doing?
Jin Ah.
- I was just... - Don't say another word.
If you say another word,
I'll never see you again.
I should get going.
Mr. Choi.
You're an interesting person, Jin Ah.
You have a stalker and a husband.
I have my reasons.
- Let me explain. - No.
You don't have to.
I'm not interested in other people's complicated personal life.
Don't worry, I believe work has nothing to do with this.
I'll see you at work tomorrow.
Jin Ah.
I just...
wanted to give you this.
I was on TV today.
I told you not to say a word.
If I ever see you near this house again,
I'm...
really going to kill myself.
You're back.
What's wrong? Did you see a ghost?
- Yeon Ji. - Yes?
I told Kang Dae Sik...
never to come near this house and I want you to do the same.
Why did you do that?
Did you fight?
What happened?
Please just do as I say.
I shouldn't stick my nose in your love life,
but he seems like a nice person.
He also loves you very much.
That isn't love.
It's abuse.
All right.
Abuse?
What is it? What happened for her to act like that?
It's so cold.
Why does he want to see me this late at night?
Come on.
- You're so ugly. - What are you looking at?
- Hey. - This is annoying.
- What's down there? - Come on.
- What do you think you're doing? - Seriously.
Let go of this.
- Look at her. - What?
- She's wasting our time. - Hey, what are you doing?
- Move it, move it. - That hurts.
I can't just pass by when I see injustice.
Why are you picking on your friend?
Nothing is going right for me today.
This is one very annoying old lady.
If you stick your nose in this,
you can't get away.
What did you just say?
There's no getting out of it.
You'll become like her,
so stay out of this.
I'm sticking my nose in it since it looks like I should.
Get a part time job if you don't have money.
Don't lower the grade of the neighborhood.
Unbelievable.
Look.
What? Are you scared of me now?
What?
What did you say?
Forget it.
You girls are in trouble.
I'm going to call the police.
Seriously?
- This old lady is fearless. - Old lady?
Nothing would have happened...
if you just passed by.
She needs a beating to get to her senses.
Why you...
- How dare you... - She's a lame old lady.
- She's scared. - What, old lady?
- You're all dead. - What?
Stop it.
If I blow this,
will you run to me?
Seung Joo!
Seung Joo, what happened?
You're safe now. I'm here.
So it was true.
You actually came, Nam Jin.
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
No. I'm fine.
Hey. Are you all right?
You're bleeding. Oh, no.
- Stand up. - Okay.
You should get up too.
Oh, dear.
Why did you let them hurt you?
There must be a school bullying report center.
They'd become meaner to me if I report them.
I reported bullies at my old school and ended up transferring schools.
I don't want to transfer again.
Even so, you should do something about it.
How about you tell your parents at least?
My stepmom doesn't even care about me.
And my dad is always home late because he's busy working.
Look.
Oh, my. You really removed all the stains.
That's amazing.
You know who I am. I'm Yang Nam Jin, I mean...
I'm Ahn Nam Jin.
How did you do that?
I tried everything, but nothing worked.
I tried hydrogen peroxide too,
but the stains remained.
This is my secret.
Put some of it on a cloth and clean the stain, and it's gone.
Well, it smells bad though.
Thanks, you guys.
Actually,
looking at the stains on my school uniform,
I felt like my life was full of stains too, which was frustrating.
You can just get rid of stains.
So don't be upset about it anymore. You're going to be fine.
I...
was beaten up by them at the park so many times.
But you're the first person...
who has ever helped me.
She is like a female warrior.
Just like Joan of Arc who can't stand injustice.
Come to think of it, it's really upsetting.
They treated me like an old woman.
Those mean wenches.
Let's go. I'll take you home.
Here you are.
Why are you still sitting there? Get up.
Me? Am I going with you?
Gosh. I told you I had something to tell you.
Let's talk about work after taking her home.
Work? What kind of work?
I... I'm Jin Ah's husband.
So she's married?
To a man like him?
Are you drinking?
Drinking without food is bad for your stomach.
Shall I fix you something to eat?
No. That's okay. I'll just have one drink.
Why? Is there any problem?
I guess I'm still a poor judge of character, Mom.
Why? Is there a problem with choosing team members?
That's not it.
I thought she was a pearl, but she turned out to be a pebble.
Just a pebble you can see anywhere.
If you know that now, remove her. What's the problem?
You're right. And I'm going to do so.
Did your visit go well?
Yes. Uncle seemed to be positive about the offer,
and President Han of Minhan said he needed time to think.
Everything will go the way I want it to soon.
Yes. I'm the one who designed the dress.
Then are you really the designer of the online store?
My goodness.
I designed many more outfits that sold a lot.
They weren't big hits because of the copied clothes,
but they sold quite well.
In fact, when I went to the market to do some research,
I saw copies of your dress all over the market.
I'm so upset.
They made little changes to my designs and sold them.
There was no way to stop that.
And they sell the copies at cheaper prices than ours.
We can't beat them.
Why are copies cheaper?
They use cheap fabrics and subsidiary materials...
and go through low quality dyeing and sewing processes.
So they can sell the clothes at a cheaper price.
Besides, it doesn't cost a design fee.
Is there any way to take legal action against them?
It takes a year to get a patent.
One year is a very long time in the fashion market.
Since they've already made a profit by selling the clothes,
it's too late to ban them from selling.
It's pointless.
Well... Speaking of which...
You know that I'm competing for the succession rights, right?
Yes.
I would like you to join my team as the head designer.
What?
That's nonsense. How am I going to do that?
You're good enough to be a head designer.
I really need you.
How do you know that from one dress?
I visited the online store earlier.
Here. Look at this. And this and this.
You designed them all, right?
You have quite a hunch.
How can you tell which ones are my designs?
I'm not sure how, but the clothes you designed...
have something in common.
They're all in warm colors and easy to move in...
and work for all ages.
That made me think,
"I hope more people will wear these clothes."
"So they will smile happily in Seung Joo's clothes..."
"just like my mom does." That's what I thought.
Are you giving a job offer?
That's right. I'm giving you a job offer.
Thank you for giving me a good opportunity,
but I don't think I can do that.
What? Why can't you do it?
I...
don't want to get involved with Hyunkang anymore.
I broke off my engagement to Si Woo. If I work on his opponent team,
what would Ms. Choi and Si Woo think?
There are many talented designers. So if you need a designer,
- I'll introduce you to someone. - No.
You're the one I need.
Why me out of everyone?
The other is led by Designer Jang Hee Cheol,
the world-renowned designer.
How can I, a mere newcomer designer of an online store, beat him?
Seung Joo, don't feel pressured.
To be honest,
winning is not my goal.
Why would you compete when you don't even want to win?
That is so discouraging.
I just don't want to disappoint the people who trust me.
I started this for the employees who might lose their jobs overnight.
If that mindset doesn't change,
wouldn't it be our victory even if we lose the competition?
To make it happen, I really need you, Seung Joo.
You are my everlasting Joan of Arc.
I'll consider it seriously.
But don't get your hopes up too high.
You said you would do me any favors, didn't you?
You will keep your promise, right?
Gosh. Why would you bring that up? That's ridiculous.
Until now,
I thought it was only natural for me to lose to Si Woo.
But if you join my team,
I'll do whatever I can...
to win.
So I won't leave any regrets even if I lose.
Hey, Nam Jin. How did it go? Did Seung Joo accept the offer?
She said she'll think about it.
I think she's worried about Director Choi.
In fact,
how can we work with our opponent's fiancee...
as the designer of our team? That's nonsense.
Besides, if my angel finds out,
she'll throw a fit.
Actually, Seung Joo called off her engagement, Mr. Lee.
What? She called it off?
What? Seung Joo called off her engagement?
Why? Why did she do that?
Gosh. You're butting in again.
Why do you keep butting in while we're talking about work?
Haven't you heard of JIBOT?
"JIBOT"?
What's that? Is it something to eat?
Jump in and back off in a timely manner, JIBOT.
- That's ridiculous. - Gosh. Why would you say that?
Nam Jin, even if she called it off, wouldn't she be uncomfortable?
Besides, my angel will be upset too.
It's not like they lived together.
They just considered getting engaged. Why is that a problem?
She has a good fashion sense...
and makes beautiful clothes, which is all that matters.
It'd be nice if she'd join us,
but there's nothing I can do even if she says no.
Let's wait and see what she says first.
I'm meeting her the day after tomorrow.
I'll pressure her.
Wait.
You're meeting Seung Joo? Why?
You don't have to know.
Don't stick you nose in women's business.
Don't you know when to back off?
You're a quick learner.
Why does Mr. Bonjour want to see me?
Did he find out I didn't write the report?
Come in.
Did you want to see me?
Yes, have a seat.
What is it? Did you do something wrong?
No, what would I have done wrong?
You suddenly wanted to talk...
and I got nervous.
Congratulations.
Welcome to Design Team One, mademoiselle.
Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Do you know what? I was impressed by your report.
It was great.
Thank you.
You got a free pass because I recommended you,
so you have to do a good job. Okay?
Let's support Director Choi.
Okay, Mr. Jang. I'll do my best.
Jung Jin Ah, the winner of the contest will also join us.
I hope you two will be able to work well together.
I have high expectations.
Jung Jin Ah?
That's great.
I heard you also made the team.
I'm so happy I think I'm going to faint.
Me too. I'm happier to be able to work with you.
Congratulations, Yeon Ji.
Thank you, Mr. Choi.
I'll do my best.
Congratulations, Jin Ah.
Thank you.
The rest of the team will join us next week.
Let's have a team dinner after they all join.
It'll finally start on Monday.
Get plenty of rest this weekend and come back recharged.
You'll get busy next week.
I have something to tell you, Mr. Choi.
Is it related to work?
No, yesterday...
I don't want to hear it if it isn't related to work.
Please let me explain.
Explain what?
Do I have to know about your personal love life?
It's not that.
I was nice because I felt bad for you.
Did you get the wrong impression?
You're presumptuous and pathetic as well.
What do you think you're doing?
I'm going to re-do the interior design before I move in.
I won't allow that.
What?
Who are you to stop me?
This house holds memories of Grandpa.
I don't want to change it.
Of course.
The chairman loved this house.
You're co-owners of this house.
Si Woo has ownership of the house too.
You have no right to disapprove of it.
The living room and study are shared space.
Just re-do your room and Mr. Choi's room if you want.
I'm sorry.
What are you doing?
Change everything as planned.
I won't allow that, Ms. Choi.
Wait a second.
Instead of arguing,
let's have a vote.
A vote?
Those who are against changing the interior design...
of this house, raise your hand.
Okay, two people.
Those of you who say you have to change...
the interior design, raise your hand.
It's two, Si Woo and me.
The proxy vote is accepted.
It's a tie, 2 to 2.
Aren't you going to vote?
Me?
We could change it...
or not.
But I abstain from voting.
What? How could you do that?
Who let you stay here?
I'm here because of Nam Jin,
but I can't let my emotions interfere with my vote.
I vote against it.
That's right. I forgot about Ms. Heo.
Does the help that gets paid...
have a right to say anything about the interior design?
I'm not getting paid from this month on.
I can't get paid by my family.
You shouldn't, Ms. Heo.
The chairman already gave me a large sum of money as a pension...
before he passed away.
I'll take care of Nam Jin, Ms. Yang...
and Mr. Lee from now on...
and think of you as family.
Ms. Heo, you're the best.
All right.
Changing the interior design of the chairman's house...
has been voted down.
What? You held a vote about the interior design?
Don't laugh. I'm very upset.
We ended up deciding to do Si Woo's and my room...
because of Nam Jin.
Do you really have to move in?
There are many people there and it'll be uncomfortable.
I have to let them know who the real owner of the house is.
Goodness.
The designers joined our team today.
We'll officially start working next week.
Is there a problem with the members of the team?
No, there isn't.
Si Woo said...
he thought someone was a pearl, but turned out to be a pebble.
Who is he talking about?
I'm sure he didn't pick the person.
He said he's glad he found out early on.
I'm sure he did.
Do you remember...
Jung Jin Ah, the contest winner?
Yes.
She sometimes surprises me.
Why?
I don't know.
She's so much like you when I first saw you 30 years ago.
Does she look that much like me?
Not the looks, but something about her.
She gives off the same air as you do.
What was I like?
You were thin enough to blow away in the wind,
but your eyes were burning with passion.
You looked like you would conquer the world.
Did you know I fell for those eyes?
Was I like that?
However, after you met Si Woo's dad,
the look in your eyes...
started fading away.
Your eyes were full of sadness.
As if they were black lakes.
They changed.
Why are you bringing up someone that's gone?
He isn't mine...
even after he died.
Listen to me closely.
The situation is more serious than you think.
What do you mean?
The amount of money he needs is much bigger than we thought.
He has to pay for the material...
and come up with the money he embezzled.
We have to sell the land and this house to come up with it.
What? Even the house?
Where do we go if we sell the house?
We'll have to find a small house we can rent monthly.
Is that all you have, Man Seok?
You are a rich man.
Well... Oh, right.
Shares. You said you have shares of Hyunkang Group.
Can't you sell them?
- I can't. - Why?
What's the point of keeping those shares?
Just sell them.
You can buy them back when we become better off.
I will give the shares to Seung Joo.
What? You'll give them to Seung Joo?
I meant to give the shares to Director Choi...
when Seung Joo got married.
But since Seung Joo doesn't want to marry him,
I'll give them to her as an early wedding gift.
Why will you give her a wedding gift when she's not getting married?
She left home because of me, her dad,
and is living in a small studio apartment now.
My business won't go well for a while.
I don't want to touch what belongs to Seung Joo.
I can't believe this.
I'm moving to a small monthly rental house when I just got married?
I have a feeling that there's a way to avoid it.
But I don't know what it is.
Oh, right. Seon Gyu.
I should meet him.
How can you swallow food now?
I've been eating jjajangmyeon for three meals every day.
I'm so sick of it.
I asked for stir-fried rice. They're so cheap.
Because of you, I'm about to move to a small house...
when I'm only just married.
Do something about it, you brat.
If Man Seok sells his shares of Hyunkang Group,
he could cover the loss.
Why do you have to move?
He said he'll give them to Seung Joo as a wedding gift.
What?
He must have lost his mind.
Managing Director Choi of Hyunkang told him to hand over his shares,
but he's being stubborn saying he'll give them to Seung Joo.
This is driving me crazy.
The managing director told him to hand over his shares?
- I get it. - What do you mean?
Now I know why Ms. Choi wanted to be Man Seok's in-law.
It all adds up now.
It was because of his shares.
- His shares? - Yes.
Yeon Sil, come on. Thank about it.
Why would she ask for his shares when the engagement was broken?
That makes sense.
If the shares are that important,
we can't let Seung Joo have them all.
Since you're Minhan's owner's wife,
you have the ownership of half of his shares.
So what am I supposed to do?
You should sell them at a high price.
At the highest possible price.
To do so, I need to get out of here first.
I'll take care of everything, Yeon Sil.
So please get me out of here.
I'm trying to figure out a way, so wait a little longer, you brat.
Increase consumption of lycopene.
The candidate said this morning that he will...
They're ready to go.
There are a lot of things to prepare, but they always...
She said that if I became a cool guy,
she might consider marrying me.
Who on earth was that man?
She's the reason...
why I'm living here like this.
(Yeon Ji)
Gosh. I meant to tell him good news.
- The number you have dialed... - My goodness.
Could he be ignoring my call?
I'm speechless.
Hello. You are Mr. Ahn Nam Jin, right?
I'm Seo Yeon Ji, the designer of Team One.
It's nice to meet you.
I see. It's nice to meet you too.
Have you found a designer for your team?
- Well, I haven't... - Of course we have.
We found a great designer who studied in the States.
Oh, my. Is that true?
That's great, I guess.
That's ridiculous. What kind of fool applied for his team?
This box is also filled with application forms.
It's so hard to decide which ones we should select.
Well, good day.
Why did you say that when nothing is decided?
Hey. We haven't even found a designer or other team members.
Should I have told her that we're the only ones on the team?
No, but...
Hasn't the person you'll meet called you yet?
Not yet.
Let's review the list of the people who failed to join Team One...
that Lawyer Heo gave to us.
There's no point of doing that.
Why would they join our team after failing to join Team One?
Who are you?
What are you doing in our office?
Who are you?
Hello, Mr. Ahn Nam Jin.
I'm here too, Mr. Ahn.
Ms. Kim. And Mr. Koo.
(It's My Life)
By the way, what about the designer?
If you walk in the right direction, you eventually meet a good person.
I'm sure she'll come to us.
What kind of person are you?
You told me to rise up again and let the world know my name.
Then why do you hate me?
Why do you despise me?
Since we have new members of the family,
I thought we should hold a welcoming party...
I'll leave now.
And please don't call me out for anything like this.