Your kid must be all grown up.
I never got to catch up with you.
We used to be close.
Were we close?
Weren't we?
Not long after I became a team leader,
you joined the company.
That was...
more than ten years ago.
I remember when we first met.
You were special.
How should I put it?
You had a shine.
It was decided that I'm to host the Sunday show.
(1 year ago)
"Decided"?
Such details change all the time right until the show goes live.
This isn't the first time.
Even so...
It's a pity for you.
But what can we do?
The company focuses on numbers.
The company...
So you chose Ok Sun again?
Why? Is there a reason it can't be her?
There's talk that...
it's about your friendship with her, not the company.
Are you glaring at me...
because you heard people gossip about made-up stories?
Hyun. Here's the fact that isn't a made-up story.
Rather than gamble over a dish that could become rice or porridge,
we prefer a ready-cooked meal of rice.
Why should the company pick you...
over Bae Ok Sun, a safe bet?
I can do really well.
Can you guarantee you're better than Ok Sun?
I had a shine?
I was special?
How strange.
If that's how you thought of me,
why did you never give me a chance?
Hyun.
Just like you,
I'm a mere employee...
who has to comply with the demands of the company.
It would have been great if I could call all the shots here.
Look at you. You are still shining.
But...
your resentment is overshadowing it.
That's your problem.
Ms. Gi.
Why did you give me the Best Show Host Award...
if you were only going to help Ok Sun?
Why do you care so much about who gets the award?
It's like playing Duck, Duck, Goose.
Everyone takes a turn to get that award.
Everyone gets to win the award in due time.
What's the point of all this?
Are you trying to comfort me or mock me?
If I have to choose one, it would be comforting you.
It just breaks my heart...
because I know that you are one of the most talented hosts here,
but you fail to perform.
You say that I'm shining,
but I must let others shine.
That's a lot on my plate.
But what's going on with you?
Has it been a while since you had some fun? Are you bored?
I hope you're not telling me to trust you again.
You remind me of her so much. Why didn't I notice?
Pardon?
Gosh, Hyun. Let's not be so hostile.
You could behead me with your death stare right now.
A long time ago, I didn't have any power.
But perhaps, I might have enough power to help you through this.
This is so sudden.
Why do you suddenly find me special and feel bad for me?
Like you said, you've known me for a decade.
Why...
Why now?
Why do you suddenly want to help me now?
I already told you.
- In all due time. - Right.
And why is that now?
I'm just curious.
I'm sorry.
This isn't comforting at all.
(Kill Heel)
(Episode 2)
Wait.
I'm sorry. I didn't mean to startle you.
What do you want?
I was worried that you were upset because of the pants from our brand.
And I wanted you to feel better.
So I brought something. My daughter and I love this bakery.
This bakery is famous for its desserts...
that helps you relieve stress.
Why don't you have some with your daughter at home?
I wish this can help you feel better.
I'm good.
No, please. Take this, please.
You're also human, Ms. Woo.
Your choice of words will be affected by your mood.
We really need you to sell a lot of our pants on the show.
I bet you hate that you have to beg.
Gosh, no. Not at all. What are you talking about?
You probably look down on me,
but you have to bring me a present to make me feel better.
You have to be on standby and put up with the cold shoulder...
not knowing when it's going to end.
I'm doing this because I want to.
I consider you a member of our team.
Team?
Ma'am.
In the eyes of the company,
we're nothing but worn-out machines.
Take a good look at your reality.
Excuse me.
Please...
take this.
I'm not in the mood for sweets.
I appreciate the thought.
You...
had a meeting with Gaon Homeshopping, right?
What are you talking about?
That's cute. You're pretending to be clueless.
It's a small industry.
A lot smaller than you think.
How did it go?
I doubt you got what you wanted.
You make people want to control you.
So that's it for comforting me.
Did you move on to mocking me?
Well, you're trying to hide it.
But you're making it very obvious of what and how much more you want.
What choice do I have?
Your impatience is killing you. And I can see it in your eyes.
That's why you can never climb to the top.
You'll never have a career like Ok Sun's.
When did I say I wanted her career?
Why must I put up with this nonsense from you?
You're right. I had a meeting with Gaon.
I know that the company thinks I'm useless.
Do you expect me not to do anything about it?
You're ridiculous.
Let's grab a meal soon.
Let's find a way to turn the table around.
We need to survive first...
to figure out if we should keep going or stop. Okay?
Young people these days only focus on hitting it big, not surviving.
I guess you fancy yourself wise.
You need to take the lead in the next round.
That's going to help you feel better about yourself. Don't you agree?
- Okay. Here we go. - Okay.
- Wait. Sir. - Yes?
Let's get another take for the red one.
The color isn't showing well at all.
What do you mean? It looks red to me.
No. Look at the shoes. The tones are completely different.
That's a vibrant red. But it has the color of a dried-up rose.
What if people ask for refunds because of the color?
Who's going to take the blame? Me or you?
Gosh. Fine.
Can you raise the lights?
- Can we talk? - Hey. Why?
What? What is it?
Now, give me the details.
What do you mean?
At yesterday's meeting,
Hyun and An Na had a heated altercation. Tell us about it.
I knew that they were going to have a fight at some point.
Come on. Everyone knew that it was coming.
No one is saying otherwise.
We were just curious about when, where, and how...
it was going to happen.
Hey, I'm busy right now.
Exactly. And who knew that it was going to happen...
during the strategy meeting?
Wa Ni really didn't see that coming.
Gosh. Can you stop referring to yourself in the third person?
So go on.
When did they start having a go at each other?
Who started it?
Listen. If you're that curious, ask Ms. Oh.
She was there too. Okay?
Why do you keep asking me about it? Fights are never good.
Come on! She's not working today.
And she wouldn't tell me much no matter how much I asked.
I'm so curious.
Come on.
So she won't tell you what happened.
I don't get why you guys love gossiping about people.
Sung Woo, this is beyond gossiping.
We need this information to survive at this company.
It's a part of our work.
Eo Jin.
Aren't we already swamped with work without gossiping?
Gosh. She's super annoying.
What? Super what?
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
("The Show Host That Captivated the Consumers")
Hae Soo!
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
Tell Ahn An Na to come to my office.
If I like something, I buy a bunch and stock up.
What I have for you today is one of them.
They're comfortable and easy to move in.
And as you can see, the fabric is very tightly woven.
But it's comfortable and doesn't restrict your movements.
You won't have a career like Ok Sun's.
Never.
On top of that, it looks expensive and elegant.
The truth is, this price...
I'm coming in.
Please leave.
I have a show soon.
I know. I'll only be a minute.
Should I tell you for now?
Should I or not?
What are you doing?
I heard something super amusing.
I heard you and An Na got into a huge fight.
Oh my goodness gracious. She's no joke.
She actually fought the mighty Hyun.
Power struggles are common at meetings.
I guess you may not know.
You're infamous for winging meetings.
If you're done, please leave.
I'm not done. I haven't even begun.
Did you hear?
A show host with a big head...
tried to increase her value...
and personally contacted Gaon Homeshopping.
How pathetic.
And she was rejected cold, from what I hear.
How pathetic.
And?
What does that have to do with me?
Fine. You should be shameless and hang on.
I don't know if you can though, with everyone staring at you.
Everyone is talking about you...
on the company's anonymous bulletin board.
Later. Good luck.
I think this is about Woo Hyun.
It's definitely Woo Hyun.
I heard from a PD at Gaon.
I doubt they'll renew her contract.
Her contract is up soon.
They should've discussed renewing by now.
Her sales are low, her reputation and personality stink.
- Why would they renew? - She's finished.
That's right. She's finished.
She's finished.
I have the host's clothes.
- Here. - Thank you.
- Thank you. - Sure.
I need Hyun's size.
Yes. This is correct, right?
If it's wrong, our heads will roll.
I checked several times.
It has her name on it. Right?
It does.
The meeting was a mess.
I hope the show does well.
They say you get high sales if you have a bad meeting.
- Who says that? - Da Bi.
- And you believe her? - Yes.
It's Woo Hyun.
Did you hear about her?
She's a has-been now.
Did you see the bulletin?
Who hasn't?
- Look, it's her. - Let's go.
Hyun. Are you all right?
I'm fine.
No, you're not.
I said I was fine.
Let's get ready.
Hyun, mic test, please.
One, two, three.
Hello, I'm Woo Hyun.
Okay. The sound is good.
The program before this is ending. Everyone stand by.
Hey. Hyun's okay, right?
Hyun. How do you feel?
I couldn't sleep well, but I'm fine.
Okay. Good luck.
I'm nervous about this.
Hey. Shut it. Just do your job.
Why are you mumbling so much?
We'll start with CG one.
Then switch to four, then two.
Stand by.
CG one, ready? Cue.
(Sensible Fashion)
Hello, I'm Woo Hyun.
Today, we have Natural Organic's cotton t-shirts.
Nothing beats Luna Fiena when it comes to python leather.
So, we have their python leather mini bags,
as well as hav4's ambitious product,
the cigarette pants, lined up for you.
First, we'll begin with the organic cotton t-shirts.
CG two. Ready? Cue.
(Total viewers: 68 Performance Rate: 7)
Back to you, Hyun.
Hyun? We'll turn back to you now.
Hyun?
Okay. So...
this first product that we're showing you...
Natural Organic is famous...
for making great t-shirts.
Those of you who have them know that better than anyone.
They're back with an upgraded fabric.
I have a bad feeling about this.
She is okay, right?
We have four colors available as you can see.
How's the color that I'm wearing?
It's very soft.
The fabric is really nice.
(Total viewers: 250 Performance Rate: 76)
Hyun. We'll finish up with the t-shirt.
Please change into the pants.
The performance rate isn't bad.
I'll change quickly and move on to the next product.
The cigarette pants...
by hav4, the brand for pants with the best fit.
I'll be right back.
(Natural Organic Cotton T-shirt)
Okay. CG Two. Ready? Cue.
Didn't you check the size?
What? They said it was for you.
Joon Bum. These aren't the pants that I got fitted for.
Didn't you give her the correct size?
I did. We checked several times.
Supply Team. Are there any more there?
Do you have extras?
We only have the ones for display.
But they're all too big.
They only have samples for display.
I can't do the show looking like this!
I'll get another pair from the warehouse.
That'll take at least ten minutes.
Do you know how much that'll cost us?
Hyun, you have no choice. Finish the show.
It's obvious what'll happen if I go out like this.
Stall for me.
(Natural Organic, four colors, first-ever sale)
Why haven't they started yet?
They're showing the same screen.
- I know. - Isn't that weird?
- Look. - Should we call them?
(Total viewers: 83 Performance Rate: 10)
Hyun, you know how things are. We have no time.
It'll ruin the show.
A ruined show is better than no show.
Your image will take a hit,
but we can smooth it over by admitting you got the wrong size.
Why?
Why should I take a hit?
Hyun, just do the show.
Move as little as possible.
I'll have the camera focus on your upper body.
Please do this.
(Natural Organic, four colors, first-ever sale)
(Sensible Fashion)
We'll go live.
Camera two. Ready, in.
Sorry to keep you waiting.
The pants we have for you today...
are a much-loved steady seller each year.
Brand hav4's cigarette pants...
are back with an upgraded fit and texture.
Let's see how they look.
They're a slim fit yet they don't feel uncomfortable.
(Total viewers: 42 Performance Rate: 4)
What was that?
What happened?
What happened in there?
(Total viewers: 40 Performance Rate: 4)
(Sensible Fashion)
My gosh.
(Python leather mini bag and three types of pants)
What's wrong with her?
What do we do?
Switch to graphics.
Graphics, now!
Oh, dear.
(Cigarette pants, comfy silhouette, better materials, better fit)
What about Hyun?
Pull yourself together.
Hyun!
(Sensible Fashion)
What do we do now?
What happened?
(On Air)
Where are you going?
Hyun, where are you going?
Where are you going?
What should we do now?
We're ruined.
- What's wrong with her? - She's weird.
Some sweaters with the wrong fit make you think something's wrong.
The shoulders seem too narrow,
or sometimes the sleeves end up around your elbow.
Sometimes, the sides...
Are things really okay?
Why? Are you afraid?
Me, afraid?
As if.
If I go down, I take someone with me.
"I did as Ms. Gi said."
"I was unable to disobey."
I'll look like the poor employee who couldn't go against her boss.
Not just an employee.
That would make me look more like a pawn.
They say you get high sales if you have a bad meeting.
- Who says that? - Da Bi.
- Do you believe that? - No.
You're no pushover.
I like that about you but...
Anyway, it looks like you'll have it rough for a while.
The trashed show.
People will try to pass the buck on it.
You'd better cover for me.
You bet I will.
But you'd better stay true to your side of the deal.
Like you said, if you mess up for this reason or that,
your exit won't be pretty.
What you did to cut ties with a subcontractor...
we'd worked with for ten years.
If word of that were to spread, who would trust you with anything?
I think...
we should both do our part.
- We should. - Good.
I'll get going, then.
Ms. Gi.
Why are you going this far?
She put me through stuff and I have a grudge to deal with,
but if your goal is just to fire Hyun,
you're sacrificing too much.
Who am I firing? Hyun?
Are you insane?
It's not that?
Goodness.
(Cigarette pants, comfy silhouette, better materials, better fit)
No way. Honey, take a look at this.
What is it?
Look up a show host who saw a ghost.
Saw what?
A ghost.
Goodness.
(Show host who saw a ghost)
(Cigarette pants, comfy silhouette, better materials, better fit)
What is this?
How can a show on a home shopping network be this scary?
Is the building haunted?
The pants don't seem to fit her.
Gosh. How does she expect to sell pants looking like that?
I got a bad vibe from her the first time I saw her.
I have good hunches.
There you go again. You and your hunches.
By the way, will this affect your company?
I don't think so.
We're still in the top.
(The moment they were focused on training...)
Oh, no.
That was a nice smash shot.
That was really good.
- Mom. - Hey.
You're home.
Mom. Are you sick?
You're hugging me too tight.
I'm sorry.
What?
What's wrong? Did something happen at work?
Here it goes.
Oh, no. It was too high.
That's too high. Way too high.
Over here.
What's going on?
You didn't watch the show?
We were watching this show instead.
What? It didn't go well?
What's wrong? You're scaring me.
Ji Yoon. Go to your room.
I need to talk to your father.
You think this is a close game?
Stay there.
What on earth happened?
Isn't this more entertaining than a variety show?
If you watched it live,
it would have felt more real.
That's a shame.
Are you not well?
Let's go to the hospital tomorrow morning.
What hospital?
Why? Do I seem crazy now?
Woo Hyun.
I'm sorry.
I know that I disappointed you.
And that's why we're in this mess.
But there was nothing I could have done.
He's my family.
No matter how much you hate him,
he's your family too.
Family?
You didn't even come to my mom's funeral.
My mother was your family too.
Was she not?
I was on a business trip then.
And it was the end of the year. There were no flight tickets.
If this happened to your family,
you would have come back in the middle of your business trip.
You only consider...
your mother and your brother as your family.
You even put them first...
before me and Ji Yoon.
Right?
I know you too well, don't I?
- No. - If I'm wrong...
If you didn't put them before us,
you wouldn't have made that decision.
If you put us first, you wouldn't be thinking about...
using our daughter's tuition, and I wouldn't be...
lonely like this.
What a fantastic morning!
You're here.
You seem to be in a great mood today.
Right.
That doesn't suit you.
Why are you full of such positive energy?
Gosh. Today isn't Halloween, right?
What are you selling today? What's up with the funny outfit?
Buy a box of frozen millet pancake.
It's very tasty.
I'm good.
Give me my outfits.
- Here. - Thank you.
Did you watch it?
Watch what?
Can you specify what 'it' is?
Come on. Don't pretend you don't know.
Did you see how Woo Hyun messed up the show?
Gosh. I still get a kick out of thinking about what happened.
You really are evil.
I'm so glad that I didn't befriend you. Gosh.
Right back at you.
Goodness.
At least, I don't pretend to be a know-it-all like you.
"Pretend"?
Hey, you can't find a show host that's more innocent, pure,
and kind-hearted than me here.
We just need to adjust the length.
Okay.
Hey, don't be such a hypocrite.
You didn't like Woo Hyun either.
Right. That's true.
But unlike somebody,
I don't celebrate someone's misery just because I don't like her.
I get it. You don't have a shot...
at taking her spot even if she were to get fired.
Hey.
You sound like you're getting way ahead of yourself...
by thinking you might take over her spot.
Hey. You.
You won't be taking her spot either.
Is that what you think? Only time will tell then.
Thank you.
Fine. Wait all you want.
But you won't get it no matter how long you wait.
Gosh. That little... I should just...
- Granny. Please calm down. - Come on.
- Get your hands off me. - Calm down.
You're just like her.
You're calling me a granny because I'm wearing this outfit?
(UNI Homeshopping)
(Details of the Incident: I...)
What do I write?
Well, why don't you write a brief explanation based on facts,
following the five W's and how?
Did I just hear you talking?
Come on.
I'm sorry.
I would've held you guys responsible if this was a simple mistake.
But I must be losing my mind because this is a huge one.
Strangely, I'm not even angry.
That's a relief.
I'm not angry. But I can still end you.
Is that what you want?
Are you guys sure that the pants were in her size?
Yes. We double and triple-checked them.
I really don't know what happened.
We didn't even put pants in other sizes.
Was there really a ghost or something?
What about Woo Hyun?
She's not answering her phone.
By the way, doesn't it smell like...
the first floor of a department store?
Yes. I can smell all kinds of perfumes.
Joon Bum, this must be a tough day for you.
How about some caffeine recharge with me?
Why not?
Oh, no.
I only bought two.
Forget about them. They don't deserve to have any.
Let's go.
(UNI Homeshopping)
I know, right?
Hey. What is that,
a dating show or something?
Let's just finish this and go.
Don't you get it?
The war has begun.
Hello.
- The war? - Bingo.
The current house is fine,
but this one has a better view, is fully furnished,
and has low rent.
Thus, everyone wants to move in.
However, the competition is fierce.
There is only one available but many takers.
What's more amazing is that I understood that.
No way.
Hyun's show was only yesterday.
How could they want her spot already?
Hey.
Do you see that?
Her body language screams she wants to occupy it.
It's so excessive, it looks like she needs two bodies.
- Sang Chan? - Yes, sir.
- Here. - Coming.
You called?
- This... - It's fine.
- You're all tight. - Yes, I am.
Way too tight.
You know I'm famous for liking sweets.
But strangely, I like coffee.
I didn't even add any syrup.
Odd, isn't it?
Goodness.
Ms. Gi. Smile a little, will you?
You look like the sky fell.
I'm sorry, sir.
Regardless, we produced a show...
that will go down in home shopping history.
It was very entertaining.
My wife liked it too.
Here.
Even so,
the second time won't be entertaining.
I'll make sure it never happens again.
Anyway,
why did that show host Woo Hyun...
react that way?
We've been unable to reach her.
Something happening in her life may have affected her mentally.
What do you plan to do?
What do you want to do?
Ask her...
to eat with me.
That's doable, isn't it?
Of course.
(Ms. Gi Mo Ran)
(UNI Homeshopping)
UNI refused to renew our contract.
They say they'll return the remaining inventory.
What do we do?
You can't do this to us. What are we supposed to do?
What power do I have? The higher-ups refuse.
(Bullies and thieves! UNI Homeshopping!)
(They ruined the show and killed the contractor!)
(Bullies and thieves! UNI Homeshopping!)
The person you have reached...
Pick up, Gi Mo Ran!
No one will work with us.
They say there's a bad rumor.
We won't be able to pay the promissory note that's due!
(Apologize and compensate us!)
Let's keep the meeting short. Only 30 minutes.
- Sounds good. - How about 20?
Gosh. So they were shunned.
I feel sorry for them.
Hyun was the one who caused the mess.
They're not blameless.
Their quality has been dropping...
but they kept raising the price because of their brand recognition.
True. An Na must feel like she lost a thorn in her side.
Let's go.
(Bullies and thieves! UNI Homeshopping!)
What's going on that people are crowding?
Hello.
Gosh. I feel sorry for her.
They exploited all they could from her and then dropped her.
Everyone who's in power...
is exactly the same.
They are always so cold.
What do you...
There's no guarantee that it won't happen to us.
So we have to band together.
Just do foods with me.
Fashion is a terrible place.
Want to see?
- What a great fit. - This conniving witch.
- Even way up there. - Look. She got a spot. Seriously.
That department is a perfect fit for her.
She's so annoying.
(Beef porridge)
Ouch!
Ji Yoon!
Are you okay?
Stay back.
I dropped it because it was hot.
It was for you.
Because sick people eat porridge.
You're bleeding!
It's okay now.
I'm sorry.
Don't cry.
Mom.
I'm...
scared.
What?
Why? What are you scared of?
I'm scared that you'll disappear.
Why would I disappear?
I don't know.
I won't disappear.
Don't be scared.
Don't be scared of anything.
I won't let that happen.
(29 missed calls, 31 unread messages)
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
Do they sell just jjigae?
- Yes. - It's that way.
- Let's go. - No, wait.
- Let's just go. - But...
Those darn pants have a huge ripple effect.
The manufacturer's CEO is protesting,
and our company got laughed at.
And what? The show host went AWOL?
Joon Bum, you produced one heck of a show.
Is that how it looks?
Isn't it a relief, though?
Thanks to her going AWOL,
she took all the criticism.
That's true.
Is that a relief?
Her career's as good as over, isn't it?
It's not just her career that's over.
That woman isn't sane.
Forget about working,
I'd worry if she can function as a human.
If you see the look on her face,
she does look insane.
What was that about?
The food here's amazing.
It's fantastic.
What are you saying? We've eaten here hundreds of times.
It must be the weather.
The food's so good, I'm done already.
If you'll excuse me, I must go to a meeting.
What got into him?
It looks like insanity is contagious.
Let's eat.
Eat up.
(Bullies and thieves! UNI Homeshopping!)
How long will she keep it up?
I don't know. It won't help anyway.
Who knows?
PR is busy churning out articles in our favor...
and Legal is already preparing to sue.
She's up against a huge company.
She'll never win.
You go ahead.
Wait.
(Bullies and thieves! UNI Homeshopping!)
Ma'am.
I'm producer No Sung Woo.
Drink this.
You should watch your health.
I don't need your pity!
I'm not doing this out of pity.
Gi Mo Ran.
- Gi Mo Ran! - Ma'am!
Don't!
- No! Don't! - Let me go!
Stop! Gi Mo Ran.
Gi Mo Ran!
Let's go.
Ms. Gi.
Drive on.
Yes, Ma'am.
Pull yourself together!
Ms. Gi.
Come this way.
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
Are you back on your feet?
Do you remember...
what I said last time?
We agreed to meet for a meal.
Let's find a way to turn the table around.
(Kill Heel)
What should I be thinking right now?
What are you thinking right now?
You saw how he looked at you.
You're a woman, after all. I'm sure you felt it too.
My husband has a mistress.
What would you do if you were in my shoes?
From now on, this will be your new lifeline.
And I'm the one holding it.
I'm going to let you go.
You're divorcing me?
We hit our target.
You can relax now.
She can still come back to work after that incident?