(All characters, locations, groups, incidents are fictional.)
(Filmed according to COVID-19 regulations.)
What happened?
(15 years ago)
- What's that? - Shoot.
Excuse me.
Someone's dead?
Oh, no...
Hae Soo!
(Emergency)
Hae Soo!
Hello.
You didn't answer your phone, so I came by in person.
I apologize.
I slept really well for once.
Oh, dear.
Is that the time already?
Would you like to visit the set of the shoot?
Oh, the shoot.
I'd like to visit but...
Forget about it.
I'll just make everyone feel uncomfortable...
and get called a nag.
I'd rather not do myself any harm.
Okay, then.
I'll do as you asked and arrange a dinner instead.
Do that for me.
Sure.
Hae Soo was emotionally unstable, should I say?
She was unpredictable...
and that made us tense.
Should that be called a charm too?
These days, it's not much of a flaw,
but back then, if you were seeing a shrink,
people called you crazy right away.
Was that why?
She was always a bit dark.
She had the look of someone who carried the world's troubles.
That's what everyone said in secret.
She was a ticking time bomb.
Why would someone like Hyun Wook...
be head over heels for her?
In the end, the time bomb went off,
and Hyun Wook took a direct hit.
(Kill Heel)
(Episode 5)
Slowly.
Okay.
- Look at his face. - My gosh.
Did he borrow money from Hyun?
It's not that at all.
I think those eyes speak of love.
L-O-V-E.
You know that's a dangerous statement, don't you?
Love takes many shapes, you know.
Do you know what I'm saying?
Well, love isn't my specialty.
- I have no idea. - Okay, cut!
Are you okay?
Hello, Ms. Gi.
Yes.
We're on the final shoot.
This evening?
I have a bad feeling about this.
I understand.
We'll eat something nice tonight.
In great discomfort.
(The scent Hae Soo wore often and Hyun Wook liked.)
I feel sick already.
We just have to eat and disappear unnoticed.
Too much tension and you'll just cause a scene.
Does the CEO usually drop by when we're working on something?
This is a first.
I wonder just how much pressure he wants to pile on.
He could've just gone home if he was done with business.
Did he have to drop by?
Here he comes.
This is why I wasn't going to drop by.
Sit down, everyone.
Ms. Gi must've told you,
but I dropped by simply to encourage you at your job.
I'd like you to relax and enjoy dinner.
Thank you for coming by in person.
Not at all.
So, did the shoot end well?
Thanks to your support,
and thanks to the great model, we managed to wrap up...
I'm embarrassed to say so myself, but it's unprecedented quality.
I'm curious already.
I look forward to the clip.
Sure.
Where's Ms. Woo?
She's not here yet.
Should I give her a call?
Here she comes.
Sorry for being late.
Not at all. Please sit.
If everyone's here,
Mr. Lee, how about a speech?
Let's skip that tonight.
Come on. You have to say something.
I'd like to hear what you have to say to us.
Would you?
Then I'll keep it short and simple.
"Woo Hyun's Saturday Pick" is our new project.
I hope the end result justifies the hard work you put in.
Until it becomes a major program at UNI,
let's all work hard but with pleasure and joy.
Cheers.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
- Look at the size. - Gosh.
- Excuse me. - That's huge!
Let's take a photo.
Jae Soo, can you hold your liquor?
I can drink as much as the others.
That's not some soda.
If you keep drinking it because it's sweet, you'll pass out.
Gosh. I'm old enough to take care of myself.
Age has nothing to do with blackouts.
No one is going to look after you if you get wasted here.
I warned you.
Sure.
Ma'am! Don't! No! Don't!
- Did you try that? - Yes.
Gosh.
Sir, it's time to leave.
Gosh. Already?
Time flies when I'm just starting to have fun.
Are you leaving now?
Why don't you leave tomorrow?
I have to take care of something.
So I had to change the schedule at the last minute.
If I stay behind, you won't be able to have fun.
I know when to butt out. And it's time for me to leave now.
And one more thing. This meal is my treat.
So I want you to enjoy yourselves to the fullest.
And I'll see you all at the company, all refreshed.
Ms. Gi. Rest up tonight.
And take your time tomorrow.
I should see you off, sir.
All right. Enjoy.
Bye.
Gosh. It ended sooner than I thought.
Right. I can't even taste the food.
What? You seemed to be enjoying this.
Everyone, just look at her. She's so clueless.
Whatever.
Our night is just getting starting. Am I right?
- Let's order something else. - I'll step out for a moment.
- What a beautiful night. - Okay.
And I can't stop drinking this bottle of champagne.
- Come here. Try this one. - Where's the liquor?
- Liquor? - Is that your favorite liquor?
You seem to be in a good mood.
Can you tell? Is it that obvious?
Gosh. That's not good.
Someone told me...
a successful CEO should not reveal his emotions.
I guess I failed again today.
Wait.
Oh, hey. Ms. Woo.
I would like to see you off.
Gosh.
Then could you give us some privacy, Ms. Gi?
Sure. Goodnight.
I don't know...
how I should interpret that you want to see me off.
You're too serious.
There's no hidden meaning behind this.
You're worried that my misinterpretation...
might really come true.
I wanted to thank my friend who helped me.
I think I can...
leave it at that.
You are quick on your feet too.
I knew it. You made my trip here worth my while.
I hope you can remember this day...
with happy memories too.
It was worth coming down here too.
Thanks to you, I was able to think about...
my dream.
I want to find it.
I will.
Is that a promise?
I will root for you with all of my heart then.
Hold on.
There's something familiar...
about your scent.
(The scent Hae Soo wore often and Hyun Wook liked.)
Too familiar that I feel hazy.
Gosh. There I go again with my oversharing talk.
I'm sad to leave now.
Get back to Seoul safely.
I'll see you in Seoul.
We're friends.
A handshake is allowed, right?
How many are there?
- I'll want to die again in Seoul. - Gosh.
Hey, we only get to live once.
- Why don't you have a blast? - Goodness, Sung Woo.
She really is having a blast.
I knew it.
Hey, go back to your room.
What? No.
I'm certain that I can have so much fun.
I can.
Let her be. She'll take care of herself.
- Everyone, she's coming back. - What?
What?
Thank you for your help, Ms. Gi.
Can someone pour me a drink?
Pardon? Yes.
No. I want to pour a drink for her.
- To Ms. Gi whom I respect a lot. - Hey.
- Here's a drink from me. - Go back to your room.
Don't be a nuisance to Ms. Gi.
Ms. Gi?
There's something I need to say...
to Ms. Gi.
Ms. Gi.
You crazy...
I am Producer No Sung Woo...
for the Fashion Team.
Here's the thing.
I want to say something to you.
Hey, be quiet.
I'm sorry. I'll take care of her.
No. Let her talk. I'm all ears.
Let go of me.
You know...
the accident, the CEO of Jisang Apparel was in?
Why did you pretend not to see it when you saw it?
Why did you act as if you were clueless?
How could anyone be so heartless?
The CEO just wanted you...
to hear her out.
And what was that? And an apology.
A sincere apology.
She wanted a sincere apology from you. That's it.
But how could you...
How could you be so heartless?
You must also have a heart!
Hey, come on out.
- Get your hands off me. - Come here.
Come on. No! Seriously.
Am I wrong?
Come on.
She wasn't exactly wrong.
Do you want a drink?
Come on. Let go of me!
Shut your mouth and come with me.
- You are out of your mind! - No.
Let's be honest.
I'm just drunk. I'm not crazy.
You're a crazy drunk.
Come on.
Why do you keep calling me that?
Why do you...
Did she fall into the water?
- Save her. - She fell in!
Help!
Stand up straight.
I cannot tolerate you anymore.
Are you okay?
- Yes. - Hey. Are you okay?
- Goodness. - Bring her out of there.
- All right. In 1, 2, 3. Goodness. - Goodness.
- I can't believe this. - Hurry.
- That girl. - Come on.
Doesn't she remind you of you from a long time ago?
In what ways?
You used to be all for justice too.
Don't you remember?
Was it your second year at UNI?
You were filming a demo video...
with a hair straightener that wasn't working.
And you fought the producer like there was no tomorrow.
You said you could never lie to the viewers.
No. You insisted that you wouldn't lie.
You said you refused to sell your conscious to make money.
What an odd thing to remember.
You may not remember,
but I meant it when I said I took a special liking to you...
when I first met you.
You and she...
just didn't know. That was probably why.
But justice isn't always the answer.
That's proof of youth.
Sure. Youth?
That youth of hers will get jaded more and more...
until she turns soft someday...
like you are now.
I guess you didn't know.
I'm still young.
Sure. On the outside.
But what about on the inside?
You should know better than anyone.
We still have...
a very important matter to discuss.
Let's finish that in Seoul.
Anyway,
this place is beautiful, isn't it?
Come on! You can do it!
Look! It's the angel auntie!
Where?
- It's the angel auntie! - Angel auntie!
Angel auntie!
- Angel auntie! - Okay. Careful.
Do you have gifts for us again?
- Of course. - I want the gifts!
Give us our gifts!
- The gifts. - Have you been well?
- Yes! - Yes!
Good.
I was exhausted watching them by myself.
Why are they so full of energy?
What took you so long?
I hit traffic.
Will you unload the trunk for me?
You're making your son work as soon as you see him?
Gosh. Yes, I am.
They're clothes and toys for the kids.
- Be careful with the tablets. - Wow.
There are tablets too?
Tablets?
- I wonder. - Tablets?
Probably.
Hear that?
- Yes! - Yes!
Follow me!
- Yes! - Let's go!
Hello, ma'am.
Hello.
How have you all been?
Well, thanks to you.
Thank you so much for the cosmetics that you had sent.
Thank you for this outfit too.
Let me see.
It was made just for you.
I'm so glad. It looks great on you.
Let's go in and have some tea.
Do you still have the beans from last time?
I wouldn't let anyone else touch them.
I saved them for you.
- Thank you. - Let's go.
Let's go.
- You'll fall. - Let's go!
Be careful.
Thank you.
Do you want a tablet?
No.
You don't seem that happy.
- Here. - Thank you.
Thank you always.
Not at all.
There's nothing we can offer you.
How about we take a picture later?
- Pardon? - It may help the assemblyman...
with his election campaign.
I'll get in trouble then.
Will the assemblyman get upset?
No.
My scarier son will.
Here. Eat up.
Enjoy.
Eat up.
- Thank you. - Sure.
Enjoy.
Good work, son.
You too, Mom.
I'm famished.
Thank you for the food.
You look tired. Did you not get enough sleep?
No. I was up late writing a report.
Did you have breakfast?
I had cereal.
Gosh.
That's why you should live at home.
Your school is in Seoul.
Why are you insisting on living on your own?
If you live at home,
I'd cook for you and do your laundry. How nice is that?
And you'd get to see me every day.
There you go again. I'll run away if you keep that up.
How dare you threaten me?
I may beat you to the punch and run away first.
That's cheating.
So make sure I don't cheat, okay?
Please stop. Are you trying to do every single task we have?
I'm all done.
I can't do anything else even if you ask.
My back.
- Here's your coffee. - Oh my gosh.
How about the kids?
Jung Hyun is teaching them how to use the tablet.
The children really wanted one.
Thank you so much again.
Stop thanking me. You're making me feel bad.
I'm sorry.
Stop saying you're sorry too.
Okay.
Everything's fine, right?
Yes. Everything's quiet since then.
You know what to do...
if you hear from them again.
Of course.
If you keep your word, you won't lose anything.
Not my financial support, my trust,
or this.
You don't have to worry about a thing.
Also.
One more thing.
No one can know I'm from here.
If it ever gets out, I won't forgive you.
I'll take the secret with me to the grave.
Not just to the grave.
I'm asking you to take it with you through the fire and brimstone.
Otherwise,
I'll make sure this life is filled with fire and brimstone.
Don't you worry.
Mom! Where are you?
Here. I'm here.
What are you doing there?
Are you working again today?
Hyun.
Listen.
I know I'm a pathetic loser. But...
I'm trying.
I'm trying...
to be a good dad for Ji Yoon as you want.
So...
please don't look at me like I'm such a pathetic loser.
That was all in your head.
That was how you could tell.
I'm begging you.
Please. Give it a rest.
You're established again,
and life is pretty good now.
Life is good? Whose life is good?
Even if you have to take a few steps back,
swallow your pride and stay there.
In life,
some things are more important than your pride.
I was surprised. I didn't think you'd call.
Thanks for sparing me your time.
I wonder...
what you have to say to me today.
It looks like it's my turn to speak plainly.
I'm sure you expected this,
but I'd like to suggest you come to work with us.
You haven't yet extended your contract.
You must keep your word.
"Some things are more important than your pride."
Isn't that what you said?
That's what a professional should say.
Right now, signing you on is more important...
than my pride.
"Signing me on"?
Do you regret it?
If you'd signed me then, you'd have gotten a cheaper deal.
The word "regret" doesn't suit this situation.
Then and now...
Values always change.
Last month, your sales were the highest...
out of all the channels combined.
Everyone thinks...
you're on the up and up.
The salary is the best we can offer.
It's a groundbreaking amount.
Plus you're guaranteed a prime-time spot.
What's this?
If you sign with us, we'd like to...
launch a cosmetics line in your name.
Consider it a token of appreciation from me.
I won't waste your time.
- Is it a no? - Yes.
You conditions aren't that great.
I barely managed to climb a few steps.
I don't want to go back down to Gaon's level.
I'd like you to at least consider the offer.
Sorry. I have an interview.
Then...
I'll wait for your call.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Our photographer. - Hello.
You overcame the disaster and peaked so quickly.
Is there a secret you can share?
I'm embarrassed.
It's not a secret but...
(DNA Test Report)
(Gi Mo Ran, Female, James Miller, Male)
What should I do?
Darn it.
Shoot.
No, let's not avoid him. I'll take him head-on.
Why not?
Joon Bum!
Good morning.
Did you sleep well? About last...
Joon Bum, wait. Hear me out.
Joon Bum, I don't remember every detail,
but I have a gist of what it is I did.
If we can just chat...
What...
Hey.
My gosh.
(UNI Homeshopping)
I did get drunk and act like a fool.
But what I said was right and true.
Okay, fine.
Fire me. Just fire me.
I don't care at all.
Oh, my gosh.
My word.
- What? - "Fashion Team's Critic".
What do you mean?
- Hey. - Watch.
Why did you act?
How could anyone be so heartless?
- What's this? - The CEO just wanted you...
Who filmed it?
- to hear her out. - I'd thought you were unusual.
- And an apology. - But this unusual?
You really are on a whole new level.
- I give you that. - Who took this?
Did Na Kyung film this? Or was it Wa Ni?
Who was it? You're killing me.
If they filmed me, fine. Why did they share it?
Don't worry. Not that many saw it.
- Just about 20 so far. - Twenty...
Add one more and make it 21!
I saw it too.
- Sir. - It's fine.
All newbies mess up.
I apologize.
But back in my day,
even if we drank a crate of soju, we willed ourselves to stay sober.
How dare you speak gibberish around a superior?
That was beyond anyone's imagination.
You people have it much easier.
Kids these days don't shy away from their superiors.
You let your sanity come and go, do you?
My gosh.
I apologize.
Cheer up.
Delete it.
Delete it right now.
Darn you!
I'll delete it from my phone,
but it'll be saved in everyone's mind.
You have my respect.
Oh, darn it.
Hang on.
Hello?
Hello.
I'm Jisang Apparel's CEO, Kim Eun Hee.
Oh, hello.
How are you?
Thanks to your company, I'm getting treated in comfort.
I can go home in two days.
Oh, it's good to hear you can go home.
Thanks for what you did then.
You must've had a huge shock when you saw what happened.
I wanted to thank you in person,
- so I dared to call you. - I don't mind.
I'll see you again soon.
Sure, bye.
What was that about?
Hello.
You scored on the business trip.
Can you stop mentioning it?
Your eyes rolled back into your head...
as you challenged Ms. Gi. I enjoyed watching it.
Have you heard anything about Ms. Kim the CEO?
Why wouldn't I have?
While your team was off on the business trip,
we sold Jisang Apparel's dead stock on our mobile app.
Ms. Gi's orders.
Not just that, but Ms. Gi paid her hospital bill in full.
In the end, Ms. Kim didn't lose a thing.
It's so different from what you said...
at the dinner.
I wasn't sure if it was you.
What kind of an apology is a sincere one?
Do you know what the point is here?
I never apologized, and I was never sincere.
What do you think it was that Ms. Kim wanted?
It was for me to help her.
Do you have more to say?
Ji Yoon.
Ji Yoon!
Mom!
I dropped by to see you.
And I ran into Ji Yoon again.
(A month ago)
(CEO Lee Hyun Wook)
(Message)
(CEO Lee Hyun Wook)
What brings you here?
To see you.
I was worried about you.
I mean it.
And...
I have something for you too.
Who is this?
A woman who resembles you.
And...
this was her perfume.
How was your business trip?
I heard that Mo Ran was there too.
Right.
Did something happen?
She wants to start a subsidiary.
She wants to start a subsidiary?
She said it was to benefit the company as an excuse.
But I could feel that wasn't the whole story.
Whatever her reason may be,
she needs you right now.
That means...
you deserve to have more.
Keep this in mind.
You make sure to take what's yours.
She wants to start a subsidiary?
She said it was to benefit the company as an excuse.
Whatever her reason may be,
she needs you right now.
That means...
you deserve to have more.
Keep this in mind.
You make sure to take what's yours.
Did you give it some thought?
I wouldn't have come if I didn't.
Make me a cosmetic line in my name.
And my husband will be the CEO.
And only I can sell it.
You've become much grander all of a sudden.
I thought long and hard about...
what you could possibly want.
I racked my brain to get an answer,
but someone with such small dreams...
couldn't even come up with an answer.
If I'm going to let you use me to get what you want,
I will be asking for a high price. That's what I want now.
(Brand Proposal)
A while ago, you were drowning on the bottom.
I helped you stand on your two feet.
You didn't seem to consider that.
I'm grateful.
I am. But all of a sudden,
the thought...
that you fished me out of the bottom to use me crossed my mind.
Then all my gratitude disappeared.
And that didn't even take a minute.
So...
I'm saying people are fickle.
Should I disclose to the company how you managed to get to...
where you are now?
All of a sudden,
I have a lot on my mind.
How did I get to where I am now?
Don't tell me...
Gosh. Oh, no.
Sorry. You're just so funny.
Did you think...
that Mr. Lee and I had an affair at the hotel?
Is that what you think? I hope I'm wrong.
Try them on.
Here.
What is it?
Do you not like them?
Do you regret it?
I don't think I...
It's okay.
It's fine.
Why don't we...
just talk?
Yes.
Well, let's talk instead.
So?
"So"? What do you mean so?
Your blackmail will not work.
You think so?
The most important piece of information...
is that you were at the hotel with Mr. Lee that night. That's it.
What if people at the company were to find out about that night?
Or...
what if his wife, Ham Sin Ae, were to find out?
Or what if...
your husband did?
I hope they will believe you.
Nothing happened.
I'm saying nothing happened.
So it's working.
Mo Ran is tenacious.
She will keep...
provoking you, so you can't keep your calm.
And if she spots an opening, she will go after it to no end.
At times like that, playing a hard hand is a tactic too.
Fine.
Let's open our cards.
I should talk to Mr. Lee too.
I'll tell him...
someone is trying to make us...
into cheating spouses who have affairs at hotels.
But that someone seems to have an agenda.
And that he shouldn't start that subsidiary.
Is that enough to get the point across?
What?
Then it'll end for both of us...
before we even begin.
What should I do now?
Break Lee Hyun Wook first.
- Then... - No.
Pay me first.
You can just change your tune once the job's done.
It's not like...
we can trust each other.
Do you actually think the ball is in your court?
I do.
It's obvious that I have less to lose.
Do you need time to think it over?
You'll really have to be on your toes.
If you make any mistakes,
pulling out won't be sufficient.
That's such a scary way to give permission for something.
Can't you be a little more pleasant?
Why are you good to me?
Why are you so considerate of me? It's not like we're close.
Aren't you and Ms. Gi like sisters?
Why are you helping me?
I guess you didn't know.
I have no tolerance for injustice.
Even if it were my mom and not Mo Ran,
what's wrong is wrong.
Do you suspect me?
Then I'll just say this one thing.
I'm a person just like you.
That's my answer.
(Candidate Number 7 Choi In Guk)
Hello, ma'am.
How have you been? Where's my husband?
- He's in his office. - Okay.
(Candidate Number 7 Choi In Guk)
Honey.
Hello, ma'am.
- Am I interrupting? - Not at all.
I'll make you some tea.
- What would you like? - Green tea, please.
Sure.
Here. I brought you fresh underwear and socks.
You can't come home again, right?
The election is just around the corner.
It's too hectic.
If anyone I know wants to marry a politician, I'll stop them.
Goodness.
(Jake Hotel 1517)
I'm sorry, but I have a lot of work today.
You called earlier, right?
I'll escort you to the VIP room.
Here come the players. Come in.
Stand in formation.
I brought only our aces for you, madam.
And whom will you choose?
Nice. As expected.
You want a man with looks, experience, and strong legs.
Be good to her.
Let's go.
Move it. Walk quickly.
Enjoy yourself.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Young.
May I speak comfortably?
Whatever.
Excuse me.
Did you have a bad day?
You seem to be in a bad mood.
What if I did?
Then I'll have to give my body and soul to cheer you up.
Just say the word.
- Anything? - Yes.
I'll be your yes-man tonight.
Then...
will you beat up a person for me?
Sorry?
No... It's two people.
What?
There are two people...
that I want to beat up...
and scare into repenting for the rest of their lives.
Then...
If that happens,
I may be able to feel the way I used to.
What? Can't you do it?
Who are they?
I don't have time to sit here, do I?
Are you married?
Well... Yes.
How amusing. A married escort.
That means...
if we leave together,
you'll be cheating.
That's not true.
This is my job. It's how I make a living.
Does that make a difference?
You'll be sleeping with someone.
Does your wife know...
that you make money by sleeping with other women?
I'm suddenly intrigued.
If I sleep with you,
will that make me a wicked woman too?
Should I book a hotel?
No.
- Get lost. - Pardon?
Yes, ma'am.
Bae Ok Sun. You crazy fool.
(Subject A and Subject B are mother and child.)
(DNA Test Report)
(99.99 percent parental match.)
(DNA Test Report)
Dear James.
I know I cannot be forgiven.
I have no right as a mother,
but if I were to say I want to meet you,
would that be selfish of me?
Thank you for being alive, James.
I am so thankful that you're alive.
You can trust me from now on.
(Send)
(View Profile)
(Kill Heel)
(Special thanks to Lee Hye Eun.)
I just don't want to be used by you...
then get kicked out with nothing.
Launch me a new brand.
That's all.
Hyun met with the designer.
We can't go back on it now.
Be prepared.
Who knows?
The company might have a new owner.
It's hard to tell what Mo Ran will do next.
It's time for you to make a choice.
Is it because you think I'm taking what belongs to Hyun?