(All characters, locations, groups, incidents are fictional.)
(Filmed according to COVID-19 regulations.)
(Previously)
A show host who requires...
a hefty salary but isn't generating enough sales.
Woo Hyun and toilet paper?
Three, two, one.
Hello. I'm Woo Hyun.
I need someone who's at my level to work together.
Even if you have to take a few steps back,
swallow your pride and stay there.
Some things are more important than your pride.
Hae Soo!
You look so much like her. Why didn't I notice?
What's going on with you?
Are you bored?
What do you want to do?
Ask her to eat with me.
What am I supposed to be thinking right now?
Some chances are coincidental.
But some chances must be coordinated by someone.
And I'm coordinating it right now.
I was worried about you.
I have something for you too.
A woman who resembles you.
And this was her perfume.
Hold on.
There's something familiar about your scent.
Woo Hyun, welcome back.
Thanks a lot.
Thank you so much for your support.
You can see me on Saturday nights...
at ten with a new show.
This turn of events was beyond my control.
You can't always get your way for everything.
Or can you? Did you give away my slot?
Mo Ran needs you right now.
That means you deserve to have more.
Make me a cosmetic line in my name.
And my husband will be the CEO.
You've become much grander all of a sudden.
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.
You'll really have to be on your toes.
Aren't you and Ms. Gi like sisters?
Do you suspect me?
Then I'll just say this one thing.
I'm a person just like you.
Just like you asked, I'm sending you the DNA sample.
Nothing will change.
Dear James.
I have no right as a mother,
but if I were to say I want to meet you,
would that be selfish of me?
No one can know I'm from here.
I'll take the secret with me to the grave.
It must be already morning where you're at in Boston.
Was it Boston? It's the morning there, right?
Why? Did you receive a text again?
You'll launch Pil Won today?
I already told Kwak So Kyung.
We threw Hyun a lavish enough party.
Camera four, stand by.
We proudly present you a new beginning.
Today is a special day. You can see it shortly.
It's beautiful.
You'll get to feel it when you receive our Feel 1 edition.
(Trenchcoat, Spring outerwear)
I'm sure you'll see it too.
We don't have to go to department stores these days.
Just like now, you can sit on your sofa,
and I will help you pick out your entire outfit.
Our customer, 0509, said, "The price is super reasonable."
Our customers already started to talk about our products.
Ms. Woo, people are in love with the products.
We will end up selling out every size pretty soon.
Oh, no.
- Our products are selling... - Gosh.
- Mom is so pretty. - really quickly.
Right?
Of course. She's beautiful.
(Sold out)
It's sold out!
I would like to thank...
our customers who have shown a lot more support...
than I expected.
Starting next week, I will be showing you...
new products from Designer Pil Won one at a time.
I'm already feeling nervous and excited at the same time.
We will come back with another great collection.
This is your personal shopper,
Woo Hyun.
Have a wonderful night.
Joon Bum.
You liked Hyun for real.
(Kill Heel)
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hello.
(Woo Hyun)
Hyun, what a hit.
Congratulations. Here.
Ok Sun.
When I was watching your show, I was super nervous.
I thought my heart was going to explode.
You were too into my show then.
By the way,
you were on a roll.
You totally won me over.
When I realized what I was doing, I had already bought two coats.
Thank you. But we can't give you refunds.
Hey, you. I didn't know you could make jokes.
I wasn't joking.
I'm relieved to see you at ease.
The flowers...
Are they for...
Right. We ought to celebrate happy occasions.
We can't be the only ones celebrating.
Ms. Gi. You brought me in to compete against Woo Hyun. Right?
If you figured that out, there's nothing I can say to you.
Joon Bum came to me before the show and apologized.
He told me that Woo Hyun had to do that show last night.
Woo Hyun already had meetings with the designer.
She prepared for the show for a very long time.
I'm going to keep her on for tonight's show.
I'm sorry.
I haven't had my first show here yet and it will stay that way.
- Hello. - Hello.
Mo Ran. Did I come at a bad time?
Should I come back later?
No, not at all. Come on in.
You didn't have to bring me flowers.
You had another hit show. We ought to celebrate.
The project with Designer Pil Won was a huge hit. Congratulations.
We'll see.
There's nothing to see.
Hyun suits the brand image perfectly.
I'm sure it will do even better next time.
Seriously. You have such good eyes. You can pick out the best talent.
Gosh.
Gosh. That photo.
Mo Ran.
You still have this photo?
Everyone knew your name back then.
You were a top tutor in Gangnam. The college girl, Gi Mo Ran.
Everyone in Gangnam knew who you were.
We took this photo...
when I visited you in college for the first time, right?
(Thirty years ago)
To me, the tutoring session was just a bonus.
- It came out nicely. - Thank you.
It felt like I had a sister. So that made me happy.
But this photo...
Do you remember who took this photo for us?
I do.
That man...
lives with you now.
That man is my husband.
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
I miss it.
There are times when I want to go back to this day.
What about you?
Not really.
Right. Your life was tough.
I came here to congratulate you.
But I took a trip down memory lane instead.
Gosh, don't say that.
We are still young enough to make a lot more memories.
I'll treat you to dinner soon to thank you for the flowers.
We can invite your son too.
Really?
It was your idea.
Promise me.
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
Hey, Sung Woo.
All right. You need to get a grip here.
- Knock, knock. - You're distracting me!
Goodness. Ms. No. Hello.
Did you come to your senses?
I'm sorry for yelling at you.
I had a lot on my mind.
Did you just watch Mr. Seo cause that monumental mistake?
I did what I could.
I tried to stop him too.
Well, he was ready to go against Ms. Gi's order.
He wouldn't have listened even if Sung Woo's grandma was here.
By the way, why did Mr. Seo do that?
Isn't that obvious?
How's that obvious?
He went against the order from the higher-up.
Not a lot of producers...
would risk their jobs to protect their show host.
But some men would risk everything they have to protect their women.
I have a lot to say, but I shouldn't.
- I think she already did. - My point, exactly.
Enjoy your food.
Gosh. Where are you going?
That girl is something else.
She's never the one to hide her feelings.
She shows no respect for her senior and is super rude!
Seriously. Good for you!
Right. That's exactly what I said when you were new here.
Even from the get-go, she was pretty rude herself.
That's why a lot of her seniors criticized her.
Whatever.
Joon Bum!
You haven't eaten yet, right?
Here. Have this.
I have no appetite.
Look.
Hamburgers...
are what you eat when you have no appetite.
Are you going to be fired?
What? I'm not sure.
They haven't said anything yet.
You're so calm.
What can I do? What's done is done.
I was surprised, actually.
I thought I'd get called in as soon as I came,
but they haven't said anything.
Maybe they'll just sweep it under the rug?
I doubt that.
I may be demoted or fired.
I'm sure something will happen soon.
We're talking about you, you know.
How can you smile?
I'm going to smile if I want to.
What, do you have a solution?
Slow down. I won't take your food.
I thought you had no appetite.
Eat slowly, will you?
I'm busy.
I have crazy work to do.
Don't worry. You won't be hurt by this.
What? Why is he worried about me?
(Woo Hyun)
Hi, Hyun.
Right now? Yes, of course.
I'll be right there.
Thanks for the burger. Later.
Ma'am.
Will you leave that punk Joon Bum alone?
Think of the mood at the company.
Leaving him alone is...
Jong Soo.
Yes?
Shut it. Let me think.
Let's go.
Mr. Seo.
I mean,
Joon Bum.
Yes?
Thank you very much...
for letting me do Feel 1.
We worked on it together.
The ones who put in the effort...
should be the ones... So...
The words aren't coming out right.
All I can do is thank you.
I'll do better from now on.
No. It's not like I wanted anything from you.
I was just...
bitter about something...
and things like that.
I have no regrets...
and you shouldn't either.
You were bitter?
Think about it.
One person does all the work but another gets the glory.
We see it too often.
It was too frustrating to see it happen again.
Furthermore, it had been a while...
since I was excited about doing a show.
That was enough.
As you know,
Gi Mo Ran is a scary person.
What more could she do than fire me?
Plus, I'm scarier than I look.
You can joke...
at a time like this?
Seeing you do that...
makes me feel even worse, Joon Bum.
Gosh.
Let me.
What...
Do you hate it that much?
That's not it. I love it.
Wait, that's not it.
I'm sorry.
I'll pour you one.
Shall we clink glasses?
Okay.
Why is the music on so loud?
Honey.
You startled me.
Seriously.
Why are you so jumpy?
Did you do something wrong?
Are you hungry? Do you want something to snack on?
No thanks. I'm good.
Why are you drinking?
Is something wrong?
Nothing's wrong.
I'm in a good mood, that's why.
Do you want a drink too?
I have to start my day early.
What a shame.
Let's drink together once the election is over.
Okay. I'll drink this too, then.
I know you're busy, but you can make time...
to have dinner, right?
Dinner? For what?
We haven't had a decent dinner in too long.
With you, our son,
and Mo Ran.
I don't know. I'd rather it be just us.
I don't know why you're like that.
She's the one who got us together.
Why do you find her so uncomfortable?
You were so close in school.
We weren't that close.
Furthermore, she's your superior at work now.
It's awkward because we don't see each other often.
You know I hate awkward situations.
How are you in politics then?
You know...
Mo Ran is lonely...
with no family.
She's like family to me.
Can't you work with me?
Come on.
Fine. Okay.
You promised.
You can't go back on your word.
You're getting better at making threats.
You scare me at times.
You didn't know, did you?
My life is a thriller movie.
Where's Ji Yoon?
Hey. You're home.
She just went to sleep.
I'm studying hard as you can tell.
All I've ever used was face lotion.
What's an emulsion,
and why are there so many types of creams?
- It's tough learning the names. - Don't try so hard.
I didn't make you the CEO because I expected anything.
No. I need to try hard...
if I want to be a decent dad to Ji Yoon.
Hyun. Are you still disappointed in me?
Disappointed? Do you think that's all...
I've blocked my brother's number.
So?
Do you want a compliment?
I told Mother not to contact me for a while too.
I know who's important now.
I realize that you and Ji Yoon come first in my life.
I said to exclude me.
How many times must I repeat myself?
Hyun. Please forgive me now.
I'm sorry.
Hyun. Answer me.
You smell of alcohol.
Did you have a drink?
Clean up and go to bed.
Get in. I'll drop you off.
You should watch your health too.
Thanks for the concern.
Feel 1 got a pretty good response.
We owe it to your staunch support.
I heard something interesting.
That Feel 1's launch almost went to another host...
and not Woo Hyun.
And that it was your idea.
Is that true?
Yes.
Feel 1 is a huge challenge,
and it's also a company-wide project,
so I meant to bring a change...
with a host that would be a better match.
Is that all?
Yes, of course. What are you implying?
It seemed odd.
The timing seemed perfect...
to give Hyun wings.
And you suddenly seem to...
want to break them off.
I can't get that thought out of my head.
Did you happen to have an ulterior motive?
I'm just asking.
If there was a misunderstanding, I apologize sincerely.
It was a strategic decision for the company,
nothing more and nothing less.
I wanted Hyun to focus on the launch...
of her cosmetics line.
When Kwak So Kyung changed her mind about coming back,
I had no choice but to return things to where they were.
It makes sense.
It makes sense but...
People sometimes get me wrong.
They think I'm self-centered...
and care for or about no one else.
But I'm not like that.
I know better than anyone to value people...
and to cherish them.
I know that.
I care very much about Hyun.
So from now on, when it comes to her shows,
don't just do as you please.
I understand.
Ji Yoon, are you in a good mood today?
Yes.
I think I feel happy.
Hello, miss.
Hello, Ji Yoon.
You're dropping her off together?
We're on our way to work.
We work together now, you see.
Do you really?
It's not easy to work with your spouse.
You look great together.
- Do we? - Yes.
Thank you.
Thanks for your hard work.
I'll buy the kids some snacks next time.
Thanks a lot.
Go on inside.
- Bye. - See you.
- Can you not be like that? - Like what?
You haven't even started yet. Do you want to brag already?
Don't say that. She said we looked great together.
And Ji Yoon's pleased too.
Also, the company has experts.
Why do you want to do the briefing?
I prepared really hard.
You've forgotten but I used to do pretty well...
at the Planning Department of a large company.
Trust me this once.
If you're going to do it, be sure to do really well.
Wait for me.
During Feel 1's first show, we sold 7456 pieces per hour,
netting three million dollars in sales.
It's an expensive semi-luxury brand, but people found it accessible.
- The next show... - Joon Bum came to me...
before the show and apologized.
He told me that Woo Hyun had to do that show last night.
An expensive semi-luxury brand that's more accessible...
Good job.
Ms. Gi. I...
What? Is there more to say?
I apologize.
You apologize?
Sure.
When you made that call,
I'm sure you were somewhat prepared.
It's as you said.
I prepared this.
(Letter of Resignation)
I will take full responsibility.
I'm sorry for disappointing you.
I'm not disappointed.
Because there were no expectations between us.
Hyun's cosmetics line.
The launch, shows, after-show care. It's all on you now.
What?
The line is past the planning stage.
You can get right in without a problem.
The meeting's at 11am.
Do you have time to just stand there?
I understand.
Hyun.
- Have you heard? - About what?
I was expecting to be disciplined,
but I was flustered when she put me in charge of your cosmetics line.
I'd feel so assured to have you on board.
It seems to be a good thing,
but I don't know what Ms. Gi's thinking.
No one knows what'll happen in the future.
Let's just work hard together as we said.
Once the cosmetics line's a success, no one will be able to belittle you.
Right. Since it's happening, we must make it a success.
Do you have a hangover?
My stomach hurt this morning. I almost died.
You didn't even drink that much.
Come on. You're a lightweight drinker.
Hyun, you wouldn't be able to outdrink me...
if I were serious about it.
(UNI Homeshopping)
Nice to meet you.
Are you from the cosmetic brand?
- This is... - Hello.
I'm Kim Do Il, the CEO of Hyuny, the cosmetic brand we're launching.
And I'm also her husband.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Seo Joon Bum. I'll be handling Hyuny.
I see.
I'm sorry.
Gosh. That's all right. I can do this.
I borrowed this.
I'm Seo Joon Bum. I'll be overseeing this project.
I know the team was put together at the last minute.
But I hope we can do our best...
in our own positions for the best possible results.
Mr. Kim, please tell us about the product.
Okay.
Nice to meet you.
As for Hyuny, the cosmetic brand we are to launch,
we aim to deliver a wise beauty method...
to our consumers.
Here's the first product we will introduce on our first show.
(Will be released in three formats)
It's the trio package of Hyuny Basic Wise Care.
The package consists of toner, serum, and cream.
And here are the selling points.
It prevents wrinkles, is verified to brighten our skin,
and is free of eight major chemical substances,
so it's safe for the entire family to apply them.
Great.
As for the effectiveness and the chemical substances,
did the TV station confirm the authenticity?
Yes. What?
I need a confirmation?
Do I have that?
No.
I see. You didn't know as this was your first time.
Without their confirmation,
we cannot bring them up during the show.
We can get it before the show, right?
I'll see what I can do.
Give me the relevant documents as soon as possible, please.
Sure. I'll give them to you right away.
And what else do we need to check?
Right. We need to come up with a way...
to leave a strong first impression.
We need something more than good ingredients and effectiveness.
A lot of products have similar selling points these days.
A lot of our consumers check my social media page.
I can upload a video of me using the product.
And we can put the video on our company's channel too.
If you film the video, I'll find good use for it.
But this is the beginning of the brand.
And we're expecting to reach...
more consumers than our fashion line.
It would be nice to have a wow factor.
Had you come to me sooner, I would have prepared something.
Excuse me. I gave it some thought.
Why don't we use celebrities?
We can hire idol stars who are popular these days.
That's a great idea.
But it's hard to arrange anything when we don't have enough time.
How about beauty influencers?
Wouldn't we be able to expedite the process with them?
That's a good idea. What do you think?
We can contact influencers our company had hired once before.
- Like Moon Di Di... - Moon Di Di.
I follow her.
You do? Why?
I have a face too.
I thought you were never interested in beauty products.
That's too harsh.
No, Hyun.
You should look at the mess she's in.
Mess?
Did you...
I'm sorry.
Why don't we have a cup of coffee?
Hold on.
It's on me. Here.
Sure. I'll take your orders.
- Iced Americano. - Iced Americano.
- Same here. - Iced Americano.
You should go...
and wash your face. Get a grip.
Okay.
Come on. Do it right, Kim Do Il.
Get a grip.
By the way, did you hear...
about Woo Hyun and Producer Seo Joon Bum?
No, I didn't. What about them?
Right. Instead of going with Kwak So Kyung,
he pushed for Woo Hyun.
Gosh. Really?
When I heard that, something felt off.
Right. He even went against Ms. Gi's order.
I wonder why he did that.
Right. I'm curious too.
By the way, they seemed to make a great team.
You don't think...
No way. Is she...
his office wife?
People might hear you.
How is it?
It smells great. Let's see.
Try it on.
See?
Right. It's nice. Isn't it?
Good work.
I'll be in touch.
Good work.
Good work. I'll see you tomorrow at the meeting.
Bye.
Hyun. Answer me.
You smell of alcohol.
Did you have a drink?
Do you have a hangover?
My stomach hurt this morning. I almost died.
By the way, they seemed to make a great team.
You don't think...
No way. Is she...
his office wife?
It's not easy, is it?
You can leave it to the professional next time.
Last night,
did you drink with Mr. Seo?
Why are you suddenly asking me that?
No reason. Can't I ask you that?
He helped me at work. I bought him a drink to thank him.
Thank him for what?
What are you thinking right now?
We're at work. Don't ask me ridiculous questions.
Even if you don't want to, we're still married.
Yes.
Where are you?
Okay.
Stop letting your imagination run free.
Go home without me.
Your husband must be happy.
How's the preparation coming along?
It's going well.
I'm glad.
I didn't expect you would want to see me first.
I thought you forgot about me.
You should have called me first.
You were going to fire me.
Put yourself in my shoes.
How could I have reached out...
to you first?
So you don't deny it.
Then...
will you apologize?
Apologize?
You just keep getting funnier.
That's the only business you have with me. Isn't it?
After everything you did to me,
your promise won't mean anything to me.
Did I tell you?
Your weakness is your impatience.
No. This incident made things clear for me.
That you were not trustworthy...
and our partnership was over.
This is too bad.
I still have my show and my cosmetic line.
But you have nothing to gain from me now.
No, that would be you. There's no tomorrow for you.
No way.
I need more than just "tomorrow".
I'm interested in having a distant future.
Come to think of it,
I was listening to a fox...
when I was riding the back of a tiger.
So Lee Hyun Wook is the tiger?
Not a cat?
There's only so much I can put up with your nonsense.
So do you think Lee Hyun Wook will fall in love with you?
Let's be honest.
After this game of chase, once he sleeps with you,
it would be over between you two, wouldn't it?
Is that what you think even after watching him...
for all these years?
You really are a horrible judge of character.
(CEO Lee Hyun Wook)
Are you free today?
I'd like to see my friend.
I need to get going.
The tiger just contacted me.
Meow.
Hello.
Did you wait long?
I just got here.
Also. Here.
It's still warm.
I asked to see you today...
to confess something.
Pardon?
Don't be startled.
That's now what I mean.
The truth is, the first time I saw you,
I was confused because you resembled someone else.
Every time I saw you,
I was reminded of her.
It's insulting, isn't it?
It's okay.
Whoever she is, it's thanks to her...
that I made a good friend.
I'm grateful instead.
Is that a little too cringey?
Thank you...
for saying that.
Her name was...
Hae Soo.
The person I loved.
The person you loved?
She's no longer...
in this world.
Done?
- I'm flipping over. - For the first time ever,
I went against my parents' wishes.
For dinner...
Hae Soo...
But I couldn't protect the person that I loved.
Hae Soo!
Pathetic, right?
Then...
What about your wife?
It was the all-too-common arranged marriage.
I wanted to escape from that,
but once...
I lost Hae Soo like that,
I gave up on everything.
I had no courage and no reason...
to resist anymore.
I think I understand.
That sense of impotence.
That's right.
I was completely impotent.
I was so angry.
It made me have a terrible thought.
"I'll punish her."
"I'll make her life..."
"feel like a prison."
That's how I've been living until now.
I'm terrible, aren't I?
Much more than I imagined.
It wasn't your wife's fault.
It looks like you're the one...
suffering the most.
You're the one...
living in torment, not your wife.
You're right.
If I wanted to create a life of torment for someone,
I had to live in that torment first.
Life is full of torment even if I don't do anything.
This is a result of me being a loser,
that's all.
I should repent, right?
Don't you think all marriages are alike?
You torture each other but can't let go.
It's hard to tell whether it's joy or torment.
What is it for you right now?
Joy?
For me...
(Ji Yoon's dad)
The person you have reached is not available.
Thank you.
(To Woo Hyun)
Sorry I'm late.
It's good to see you again, Assemblyman Choi.
How have you been?
Assemblyman? Why are you being so formal?
It's not like you're strangers.
I can't act like a kid though.
I agree.
She's still like a teenager at heart.
Maybe the two of you are just jaded.
It's so nice meeting up together like this.
Why are we always so busy?
Let's meet often.
I can always make time for you.
Assemblyman Choi is the one who's always busy.
Hear that? It's all your fault.
How did the conversation go there?
Sorry. Excuse me.
Hello?
I'll be right back.
Yes. Of course, I can.
Yes.
Yes, that's good.
- Auntie Mo Ran. - Oh my gosh.
Who is this handsome young man?
I'd never recognize you if I saw you in the street.
I will recognize you.
Don't you see me right here?
You're not the special guest.
Don't be so jealous.
My point exactly.
What shall I have?
Auntie, what do you want?
I don't know. Will you order for me?
What was it that you liked?
Do you like seafood?
Sure.
Then...
Tonight,
thank you for listening to my sob story.
More than that,
I'm concerned that I told you too much.
No. I should thank you.
It means you trust me that much.
The reason...
I told you all about Hae Soo...
is because...
I'm not sure.
When I see you,
I steel myself to think less of her.
I don't know why that is,
but you...
are you.
You're home.
Where's Ji Yoon?
She went to bed early, after dinner.
Go to bed yourself.
I'm sorry.
What is it now?
I'm sorry for everything.
For being a bumbling idiot at work today...
and for making us like this.
Do you have anything to tell me?
Like what?
Just...
anything, I guess?
- No. - Hyun.
When we got married, you said...
I was sweet.
And that was enough.
Have things changed now?
Yes.
Things have changed.
You know that too.
Oh, yes. I'll be right back.
Yes.
You don't look very well.
Are you unwell?
Don't worry about me too.
You still pretend to be so gruff.
You're just the same.
I was upset that you'd been ignoring my calls.
It's nice to see you like this at least.
Let's not put meaning into it.
I'm only here because Ok Sun wanted me to be.
She never told me you'd be here, Mr. Choi.
Calling me that makes us feel so distant.
Let's stay distant.
You are...
really something.
Doesn't this feel uncomfortable?
Why would it?
I'm Ok Sun's friend,
and you are her husband.
That's it.
Is it that easy for you?
Sometimes, I still...
Can we please not bring up the past?
To some, you are their everything.
To Ok Sun, you are her everything.
And she must be your everything.
So please, don't say any more.
Take my call sometimes.
I want to talk to you.
There are times...
when hearing your voice...
gives me strength.
Ok Sun.
Why are you here at this hour?
I'm here to kill you.
You're out of your mind.
Why?
Can't I be?
You seduced my husband.
I put up with it for decades.
It's time I lost my mind. How could I not?
(CFO Gi Mo Ran)
I spent half of my life...
fueled by the insult you fed me.
I'm here to cough it back up.
How shall I kill you?
How do you want to die?
You made me realize that I was evil deep inside.
You just wait.
I'm done hiding my true colors now.
(Kill Heel)
(Our condolences to the late Kwon Gi Deok)
You acted as if we were never going to see each other.
I said I didn't want us to hit rock bottom.
I didn't see Mr. Kim.
The show host, Woo Hyun, must take the biggest responsibility.
You should have checked before you ruined everything.
So that woman, Woo Hyun.
Didn't you say my husband met her?
What annoyed me was...
you pretended to know about my husband in front of me.
What if Lee Hyun Wook found out that you approached him...
under my order?