(All characters, locations, groups, incidents are fictional.)
(Filmed according to COVID-19 regulations.)
How on earth...
My gosh.
Your face is all red.
Why?
Are you ashamed to have it thrown in your face?
Honey.
Well?
Don't you think this will be your worst day ever?
You know...
You and Gi Mo Ran.
I suffered every day since I knew about you and her.
The torture that began when I woke up, I got through alone.
Aren't you proud of me?
Why did you have so much to drink?
You're such a nuisance.
What are we doing?
Why must we live like this? Why?
What's wrong with us?
Honey.
Darling.
I love you.
Mo Ran.
You called her name...
whenever you got drunk.
You kept saying...
Gi Mo Ran.
Each time I heard it,
I really wanted to kill myself.
Honey.
I thought about it.
Yes, it's possible. It was before we met.
You could've loved her.
You could have lingering feelings.
But...
it wasn't past tense.
It wasn't in the past.
Even just once,
did you ever truly love me?
Gi Mo Ran.
The woman you rely on... No, love.
I will fill her life with torture.
In the world where I was, the suffering that I suffered.
I'll make it even.
(Kill Heel)
(Make nature beautiful, our lives clean)
(Episode 10)
(Choi In Guk, Kim Hyun Ho)
(Choi In Guk elected)
Stand up!
- Congratulations. - You won!
- Choi In Guk! - This is great.
- Choi In Guk! - Choi In Guk!
Smile.
"I'm happy right now."
Hypnotize yourself and focus.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
- Thank you so much. - Dad, congrat...
- Thank you. - Congratulations.
- Well done so far. - Thanks.
- Good luck, Choi In Guk! - Good luck, Choi In Guk!
Are you ready, sir?
I don't care if you don't love me.
Two, three.
I will...
- stay with you... - Smile.
in this perfect purgatory.
For a long time.
My constituents believed in me yet again,
and the people trusted me again.
I will not let you down.
With the resolve I had when I began,
I will stay upright and will not fall.
I will listen to...
James. Your father...
I was told he died long ago.
- Congratulations, sir. - Thank you.
How do you feel about getting re-elected?
This campaign was harder than any of my previous ones.
It took a long time until I was confirmed the winner.
For my constituents who believed in me...
Hi, Mo Ran.
- Congratulations, Ok Sun. - I will serve with all my heart.
- Thank you again. - Thanks.
I'm sorry for not visiting you when you were in the hospital.
No, it's fine. It wasn't anything serious.
Tell your husband that I congratulated him.
Why should I tell him? You can tell him yourself.
Take it. It's Mo Ran.
You really...
Mr. Choi.
Assemblyman Seo's here to congratulate you.
Okay.
Hey, Mo Ran.
My husband's too busy right now.
Sure. Talk to him another time.
You lost Dad again, to the public.
You're right.
I might as well just give him away.
To the public.
I guess it's all done?
Yes. Your contract with us is over.
Good.
I'm glad I can leave voluntarily after the mess was cleaned up.
Thanks a lot for everything.
You went through a lot because of the recent disaster.
You can smile.
Hyun, just think of it as a temporary escape.
Wait wherever you are,
and I'll bring you back.
Thanks for the sentiment alone.
I'm really upset that she didn't even say goodbye.
We had some good times.
She's like that.
Still, I am upset too that she just left.
Why are you talking like she's going halfway around the world?
Call her and meet up with her if you're so sad.
Why is that so hard? You both live in Seoul.
It's not to that extent.
Then why are you exaggerating about being sad?
Whatever.
Girls. Look at me.
I look cute today.
Don't...
Hey!
Hello.
I'm changing my name today to Rine.
Tangerine.
Hyun!
I wish you luck.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
- Thank you. - Congratulations.
- Congratulations. - You're amazing.
Thank you. We've sold out.
I'm wearing the black one now, but I'll show you...
I'll become your stylist...
and put your outfit together.
Hyun, we reached our target.
You can relax now.
(Zenna's High Heels)
(Accounting Report)
I hear you're working well with Ms. Gi nowadays.
Pardon?
She is helping with work.
(CEO Lee Hyun Wook)
But it's purely professional.
Professional.
What's wrong with you?
Everyone says you're besties.
I have...
a lot to learn from Ms. Gi, that's why...
That's right.
She does have a lot to teach.
Anyway, why did you want to see our accounting reports?
Why?
Can't I?
Yes, sir. You can.
No. You should.
Please tell me if anything looks suspicious.
I'll look into it.
No.
Nothing is suspicious.
Rather, it's too perfect...
just like the way Ms. Gi speaks.
Mr. Park Jong Soo.
Yes, sir.
Why do you think...
I had you...
bring that to me instead of someone from the Finance Team?
I'm not sure. I wouldn't know.
It's because I trust you.
Thank you.
And I suspect you at the same time.
I'd be relieved...
if you're clean as I hope.
But if my suspicions are correct...
and you're conspiring with Ms. Gi,
you won't get a very nice ending.
In light of that,
I'm giving you a warning...
to stop now.
A conspiracy?
I'm not doing anything of the sort. I promise.
I'm not capable of conspiring...
All of us...
have the ability.
But...
that's the limit.
I'm sure you understood.
Anyway,
when do you think Woo Hyun can return...
to her program?
Haven't you heard the news?
The news? What news?
Sir?
What is this about Woo Hyun leaving the company?
It's as you've heard.
- Is this your handiwork again? - No, sir.
The contract was over.
As per company policy, she had to leave.
She indicated she wanted to leave as well.
I wasn't in any position to tell her to leave or stay.
If you don't believe me, why don't you ask her?
Shouldn't you have...
at least reported it to me?
I assumed you knew.
I thought you were closer to her...
than I was.
If there's nothing else,
I have a very important appointment to get to.
I think he caught wind of what's going on.
I'm sure he did.
This is the time to close things out.
Ma'am. I'm scared.
What if I get caught?
Don't be scared.
Everything will end before you can get scared.
Can't you see what's going on?
The stock price dropped because of Hyun.
We can end it even without the subsidiary.
Are we not forming a subsidiary then?
We need a variety to...
Jong Soo.
Don't think. Just move.
It's been a while.
Have a seat.
Have you been well?
Are you here to ask about my health?
You said you wanted to talk money. Take it out.
Here.
(Uni Verse Business Proposal)
You're saying...
you'll finally get into sales?
Yes.
We'll use a metaverse, a virtual place,
and sell products within it.
That is the business model.
- The metaverse... - Metaverse, schmetaverse.
I don't trust...
these stupid proposals or words you throw out there.
I know.
However, I do trust you.
My Young Jin...
I didn't think he'd ever make anything of himself.
But you sent him to Seoul University and turned him around.
I can't put a price tag on that.
It wasn't easy.
You're terrible.
Thank you for trusting me.
But...
how long do you plan to be below the Lee family?
Will you work all your life to pad their wallets...
until it ends?
Why did you have to settle down there?
I whined back then...
that the Lee family lucked out.
If you had learned from me...
Forget it.
You didn't want it.
You should go.
You'll see it in a few hours.
I will. Thank you.
Don't skip your meals.
Look at your face.
I'll keep that in mind.
My side is ready. What about the shareholders?
I set up a meeting like you asked.
(Extraordinary General Meeting of the Shareholders)
There is only one step remaining now.
And Ham Sin Ae will be the one to finish it.
Maybe, it's because it's from a special visitor.
It tastes even better.
I'm glad that it's to your liking.
It's been such a long time since we last talked like this.
Right.
It would be nice to see you often.
But you're very busy.
You know that...
you are my favorite show host at our company.
I should have bought something better for you.
Gosh. This is perfect.
It's the thought that counts.
By the way, why did you want to see me all of a sudden?
I don't think you need my help with anything these days.
I am here to warn you.
Warn me?
All of a sudden, my appetite is spoiled.
I was feeling great up until a moment ago.
Please don't get the wrong idea.
I'm here to prevent you from feeling more offended.
I should at least hear you out.
I wonder what could possibly offend me more.
How much do you trust Ms. Gi?
I see.
I trust her just enough. Why do you ask?
Have you heard of Mille Company?
Oh, that? I know about that.
I know she's been buying our stocks under that company's name.
I had my suspicions that she might be the one behind it.
- Why do you ask? - Your suspicions are correct.
And I'm sure she's buying the stocks because...
It's to take over the company.
But do you think it would be that easy?
Tell her to buy as many stocks as she can.
She won't be able to have more stocks than my husband and me.
Even if she catches up,
what about the board?
You shouldn't lower your guard, at least.
Mo Ran always surpasses your expectations.
Really?
That's great. I'm like that too.
Then that's music to my ears.
By the way,
why are you giving me a heads-up?
From what I heard,
I thought you and Ms. Gi were very close.
Like sisters.
We used to be.
I see. But I guess that has changed.
Just keep things simple.
Just know that...
I want to put dirt on Ms. Gi whatever it takes.
And understand that I must have my reasons.
Let's leave it at that.
Okay.
But I am curious about your reason.
Delicious ramyeon
Ramyeon I cooked
You're home.
Are you about to have dinner now?
Yes. Have you had dinner?
If you haven't, you can join me.
Should I cook one more bag?
No. I had dinner.
Go ahead.
Why are you smiling?
I'm fascinated.
So this is how it feels to have someone at the house.
Now, I kind of understand...
why people are so eager to get off work...
and go home.
You've never felt that way?
Well...
Just in case you need it.
I'm good.
Are you upset?
No.
To be honest, I'm still not sure...
if it was the right thing to stay here.
I think about that several times every day.
I can't accept this.
There's no pressure.
How can there not be?
If you stare at me like that,
I can't eat.
Right. Yes. Enjoy your food.
(Woo Hyun)
(Producer Seo Joon Bum)
Hey, Joon Bum.
Hyun, do you have some time to talk now?
Yes, sure. What's going on?
No. Nothing is wrong.
I was just wondering how you were doing.
How nice of you.
I thought you'd forget all about me after I quit the company.
No way.
Other people might, but not me.
I know. Sometimes, you can be too serious.
I am too serious. Aren't I?
I'm just getting used to the new environment these days.
A part of me is relieved.
I guess I was tired...
after everything I had gone through.
We'll be on air soon.
- Please get ready. - Starting afresh at a new place.
It's kind of fun too.
That's good news.
So when is your first show?
It's today.
You'll root for me, right?
Furniture determines the atmosphere of your house.
The center of interior design is the sofa.
That's why affluent people change their furniture first.
Well, I can tell you the furniture we have prepared today...
was made by stubborn people who would not compromise on quality.
I'm sitting on the sofa.
It's very comfortable, and the cushion is solid too.
So...
it's very comfortable.
It makes me want to lie on it too.
I might fall asleep.
Take a look at the color.
It's a subtle shade of mist blue.
Of course, it's popular.
And with this deal, you can also get...
two natural leather cushions from Italy.
Good work.
Well done.
I bet you didn't know you would be doing a show this soon.
I was a bit worried.
But after watching your show,
I realized I was worried about nothing.
I didn't know you would sell all the sofas in your first show.
A good-quality product makes it easier to do the show.
But I was a bit nervous today.
It didn't show at all.
Your past incident is still an issue,
and some merchandisers and companies are reluctant to use you.
Still, if you show them what you can do from the get-go,
won't they come around?
I hope so.
I'm grateful I get to be on TV at all.
Take it. I'll leave you for now.
(CEO Lee Hyun Wook)
Auntie!
Why did you run all the way?
I'm late.
I missed my subway station.
I'm really sorry.
That's why I offered to pick you up.
That ruins the date vibe.
Is this a date?
Yes. Shopping together is a date.
Why do you suddenly want to shop?
Oh, I need to get someone a gift.
It's a young man just about your age.
Then you called just the right person.
I know what's hot right now.
Shall we go inside?
- Shall we? - Yes.
Let's go.
I think this is pretty too.
Yes, that.
Not bad.
- Let's have a look. - Okay.
I have no idea.
Look for anything you can find.
That looks nice.
Do you think so?
What size does he wear compared to me?
I think he wears a size bigger than you.
Then I'd say XL will do.
Really?
Do you like this too?
- Me? - Yes.
So what if I like it?
I want to get you one as well.
I must pay you for your help.
Oh, don't bother.
I'm honored to be able to help.
Do as I say. Wear this.
I was taught that it's impolite to refuse too strongly.
I'll accept it gratefully.
(Diagnosis: Acute, chronic renal failure)
Auntie.
Sorry.
- Are you okay? - Sorry. I suddenly felt dizzy.
I'm fine now.
You were out for too long.
- Shall we sit down and rest? - What?
There's a cafe over there.
Let's go.
Chronic renal failure?
Yes. But what is that?
It's bad, isn't it?
Hello?
Yes.
I don't think I can find out anything else.
Can I leave this place now?
No, not yet.
I see.
That's why she's shamelessly looking for...
the son she abandoned as a newborn.
She must be really rushed.
Here you go.
Are you really okay?
Yes. Like I said, I'm fine now.
Auntie. I've been wanting to ask.
Can you tell me who the gift is for?
Sorry. It's still a secret.
I must've put you on the spot.
No, you didn't. It's just that...
I'm still a bit cautious.
But I will share when everything's ready.
With you and with your mom.
It's someone I really want you to meet.
If that's what you say, I'm really excited.
I hope you like them.
Shoot.
Mom. Can I not see Dad anymore?
I miss him.
Well...
Mom and Dad...
decided to meet only sometimes.
I'll explain why later on.
If you want to see Dad sooner,
I can call him for you.
Do you want me to?
Mom.
Why did you decide to do that?
Later, Ji Yoon.
I'll explain later.
This is Gaon Homeshopping's Scheduling Team.
I'm informing you that tomorrow's show...
was given to another show host.
Why did you suddenly change the host?
I even attended the meeting.
Am I still on for Monday's show?
What? I lost that one too?
When is my next show, then?
What is going on?
Is Ms. Yoo aware of this?
Okay. I'll talk to her.
(Gaon's Yoo Hye Rim)
(Show host Yoo Hyun)
Sorry for asking to see you this late at night.
It's fine.
We don't follow conventional work hours.
We get along just fine. And I like your style.
Thank you so much for making the tough call.
It would be weird for me to stay when your deal is so sweet.
Plus, I'd always wanted to work in fashion.
It's the best part of home shopping.
I want to thank you for making me an offer.
Regardless of the timing,
I wanted to hire you one day.
I also had something personal...
to take care of with Ms. Woo.
I find it very amusing that she trusted you.
I had a hard time putting on a poker face and lying to her face.
I'm not that gutsy.
Guts are something you can always build up.
Keep helping me going forward.
Why do you think I've been keeping...
the Fashion and Beauty managing director position vacant?
Because you're perfect for the role.
I have faith you'll do well.
I'll try to do better.
- Hello. - Hi, Sang Chan.
- Hi. - Hi.
Hello.
She's asleep.
It's a skill to sleep like this.
Gosh.
Anyway, have you heard?
What now?
The vacant Fashion and Beauty managing director position...
is being filled.
Is someone being promoted? Who?
No. It's someone from Gaon.
What was her name? Yoo Hye Rim...
I know. Yoo Hye Rim.
Hey. How long have you been awake?
The whole time.
As per what I hear,
Yoo Hye Rim is no joke either.
My goodness gracious.
I hear she's a complete opportunist.
Things will get noisy for a while again.
An Na may just faint.
What? Why?
Because she was kicked out...
- of Fashion. - For real?
I know that too!
Just sleep, will you?
Why must I move to Beauty?
Is there a reason why you can't?
I've done so much for Fashion.
I've created so many brands...
and relationships with subcontractors.
You want me to leave all of that...
and start over?
An Na, you like to work, don't you?
If you start over...
I hear the new managing director is going to head Fashion.
You know...
how much I want that job.
Yoo Hye Rim...
is a perfect fit for the job.
She demanded that her MD take your place...
as a condition for her coming here.
That is why you must transfer over to Beauty.
Furthermore,
I've never promised that position to you.
Why are you arguing with me right now?
Ma'am.
You truly are amazing.
I'm so pathetic for trusting you, albeit briefly.
I should've known...
you had no loyal bone in your body.
I was such a fool.
What was I working for until now?
Answer me.
I deserve that much.
You need to give me an answer!
Gosh.
You're seeing less and less, I see.
That's right. I can't see anything right now.
This is the thanks I get for following you.
I'm being discarded so readily and pathetically.
My life has turned upside-down overnight.
That's just too long-winded.
What should I see right now?
I'd like you to just shut that mouth of yours.
No.
I know what to expect as I say this.
So try me.
Rip my mouth off or sew it shut.
Ms. Yoo Hye Rim moved to UNI?
Yes. We just found out ourselves.
We never knew she'd leave so suddenly.
So... Anyway...
That show host...
caused trouble and was done for, and Yoo Hye Rim brought her.
Really?
With Yoo Hye Rim gone, who will have her host their shows?
Right? Her career is over now...
since Yoo Hye Rim went to UNI.
Sorry, I'm late. Sorry.
Hyun?
What are you doing here?
Don't give me that look.
I'm stunned too.
I wasn't following you!
Move.
Why are you ignoring me?
You acted like you were all that,
but you and I hit rock bottom side by side.
That brat.
Hey!
What's up?
Long time no see.
Why did you want to meet?
You heard, right?
That Yoo Hye Rim came to our company.
You must be in shock.
You grabbed any lifeline you could,
but it snapped.
Did you want to meet to taunt me?
No. You're not the only one in that position.
My lifeline was also rotten.
Thanks to the MD that Yoo Hye Rim brought from Gaon,
I was kicked out of Fashion.
It must be sweet for you.
So? Do you want to form a losers' gathering?
Oh my gosh.
What a great idea.
If we're going to form one anyway,
how about a gathering of Gi Mo Ran's victims?
What do you mean?
Who do you think brought Yoo Hye Rim over?
I had an inkling.
As in, Gi Mo Ran?
That's right.
She's making pretty convincing excuses,
but I think it was to get back at you.
If that woman can't have you,
she'll throw you on the floor and stomp on you.
I don't know what you did to upset her and how,
but if she brought Yoo Hye Rim over,
she must be planning to make sure you leave this industry for good.
Another thing.
I have a confession to make.
Those ripped pants incident.
Yes, I swapped out the pants...
to ruin your show.
Gi Mo Ran planned that too.
So?
Why are you telling me these things?
Gi Mo Ran...
blackmailed me with that and bossed me around like a servant.
It took all I had to endure it.
I thought I'd be rewarded eventually.
That there must be...
at least one sweet reward at the end of this wretched road.
But as you can see, this was what she did to me instead.
After having this happen to me, I became vindictive.
That's why I'm looking anywhere and everywhere...
for someone who can take her down.
You take her down.
Do it yourself.
I plan to.
But given whom I'm up against,
I think I'll need at least a two-person team.
Even better if it's a large team.
But An Na...
Whether you run the race or forfeit,
you got the order wrong.
You forgot something.
What?
You should apologize to me first.
Properly.
I... I will.
I'll do it...
if you agree.
Hyun!
I wish you luck.
- You met up with Mo Ran? - Yes.
She asked me to help her pick out a present.
I see.
Was it fun?
It was different.
It was my first date with her.
She's kind of cute.
That's not a date.
Come on. You're jealous again.
- No, I'm not. - Yes, you are.
Then I should go on a date with you next time.
We'll see.
You might not know, but I'm a very busy woman.
Your dad is home.
Let's talk later.
Come on in.
Go in and sleep.
Go inside.
You...
Are you really Bae Ok Sun?
Ok Sun.
I'm sorry, Ok Sun.
I had been dreading hearing that the most.
And you went ahead and said it.
Why don't we sit?
To be honest,
I thought I would never get to see you again.
I wasn't able to protect you due to the company regulations.
I'm sorry.
You don't have to apologize.
But a part of me was sad...
that you moved to another company without talking to me first,
and you didn't take my calls.
I called you when I decided to join a different company.
You called me?
Your wife answered it.
I asked her to relay the message to you.
I see.
She...
Now, it all makes sense.
Actually, there's something I want to tell you.
How do you have this?
Why do you have this?
I thought...
I ought to tell you everything before it's too late.
So I wanted to see you.
The truth is...
I knew everything from the start.
I knew about Han Hae Soo whom you haven't moved on from.
And I also knew that...
she resembled me a lot.
After knowing everything, I approached you...
on purpose.
What...
Hold on.
What are you talking about?
I was always...
short of one step.
I wanted to climb that one last step.
So I did something I shouldn't have.
When I first got the offer, I should have...
stopped.
What offer?
Don't tell me...
it was Ms. Gi.
Gosh.
I don't know...
how I'm supposed to feel about this.
My greed...
ruined everything.
I was worried that...
I wouldn't be able to stop you from getting hurt...
if I didn't tell you the truth.
So I'm telling you everything.
I'm sorry.
Mr. Lee.
Until she gets what she wants,
she will do whatever it takes.
She has a clear agenda.
It's probably the company.
You must protect it.
If Ms. Gi succeeds...
That will never happen.
Why are you telling me everything now?
At this very moment?
I was afraid...
that I might cross the line if I took it further.
I want to stop here.
Hold on.
Let me check one thing.
During the time...
you were with me,
was there...
a time...
you were ever genuine with me?
Yes, of course.
I'm truly sorry.
I will...
never contact you again.
Ms. Woo. Wait.
Ms. Woo.
Oh, I'm sorry.
Is the music too loud?
No.
I was just thirsty.
It's me.
I'll go to my room.
Yes, please do that.
Why did you come here without calling?
Sorry. Did I surprise you?
I suddenly missed you so much.
Why are there a man's shoes?
Are you with someone?
I haven't visited in a while...
and this place is just the same.
Or has it changed?
Why are you really here?
I didn't visit you when you were in the hospital.
I suddenly wanted to see you.
I guess I have separation anxiety.
Do you want tea?
Something cold.
I feel a bit hot inside.
I've been all over the world,
but I never had a chance to visit Hawaii.
You have, haven't you?
It's the same with me. I'd love to visit one day.
You too?
This must be...
your bucket list.
What are you doing?
It's just...
something you want.
So I wanted to tear it up.
You've been acting strange lately.
What's the matter? Is something wrong?
Something's been wrong...
for a very long time.
I told you before that my husband has another woman.
Whenever he came home drunk,
he would hold me tight and say that woman's name.
Do you know who that is?
"Mo Ran."
"Gi Mo Ran."
What are you saying?
How long did you think I wouldn't know?
Did you think I was that stupid?
Why did you do that to me whom you considered a sister?
Why did you introduce In Guk to me?
Did you feel sorry for me?
Just when you had gotten bored of your boy toy,
did you see an opportunity when I fell for him?
So you donated him to me?
Gosh, Ok Sun, please...
How could you say that? You're mistaken!
Answer my question!
Why did you do that to me?
(Kill Heel)
(Special thanks to Lee Hye Eun.)
Please know that I cherished you more than anything in the world.
You killed someone you cherished?
You're a murderer.
Tell me why I must live like this!
A witness surfaced.
Shall we go?
Ms. Gi. The real game's just beginning.
Who is it? Give me the address!
Shut your mouth and sign it.
I said I hated it when people crossed the line.
Even if I'm being greedy,
whether it's pointless or not...
is now for me to decide.