(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
(CEO Room)
This is Olivier's offer.
He would like you to come to Paris and work with him.
The dream I gave up on ten years ago...
because I fell in love with someone.
He's been appointed DPHP's head director,
so he's trying to recruit top talents.
I think he was very impressed with your buyer show.
Ten years have passed since then and...
They'd like you to manage their luxury brand, Duchamp.
If you accept the offer, they'll be happy to provide you...
with an apartment, a car, and even sales incentives.
What should I tell them?
Now, that dream is asking me once again...
what kind of choice I'll make this time.
If we ever cross paths again by chance,
then I won't make any excuses.
I'll just try to believe that we were meant to be.
Okay.
When and if that happens,
please do that.
What should I choose? And what should I let go?
How do I know when I should choose...
or let go of something?
Is there such a thing as perfect timing?
("It's always about timing.")
(If it's too soon, no one understands.)
("If it's too late, everyone's forgotten." By Anna Wintour)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
(Woori Photo Studio)
(Episode 14)
To replace the domestic brands in Zone D on the third floor,
we'll get Le Noir and Maison Mihabert.
We're negotiating the details with them at the moment.
How are the women wear brands' numbers looking for this quarter?
Compared to last year, it's gone down by 12 percent.
Sono is the only brand whose sales numbers have grown.
Have we heard from Sono yet?
As for the fee, they'll charge what famous foreign brands pay,
so it'll be brought down to 20 percent.
I can't believe we have the upper hand on a department store.
Can they also give us a spot in front of the upward escalator?
Yes, they already offered.
They're giving us a prime spot, so we'll be expected to sell a lot.
We don't have to do it if you don't want to.
They want to partner with us because we're doing well.
Someone who breaks a contract once is capable of doing it again.
Ms. Ha, I respect your opinion, 100 percent.
What's gotten into you? This is so unlike you.
Ms. Ha, you're an indispensable asset to The One.
I highly value your opinion.
What do you say, Young Eun? What do you want to do?
What do you think we should do? Stay at Hills or not?
I think we should stay.
They have to use sales numbers to evaluate each brand.
We'll have to increase our sales quota,
but landing such a prime spot on these conditions...
It'll set an example for other domestic brands.
I knew you'd be the bigger person.
Shin Yoo Jung insulted you,
yet you're graciously putting the company's profit and pride first.
You're really cool, Ms. Ha.
My gosh, I can't get used to this.
Do the people in Paris want to take Young Eun?
Why? Am I putting you on the spot?
I don't feel comfortable...
sharing this with Ms. Ha's boss first because...
How should I put this? I feel like I'm betraying her trust.
So someone does want to recruit her.
Who is it? Is it Olivier?
I'm sorry, sir.
Well, then we'll stay.
Let's do that, sir.
If you're confident that you can protect our pride, go for it.
What's next on the agenda?
- My gosh. - Isn't it so amazing?
Finally, Hills has surrendered.
We made this happen with our clothes without lobbying them or anything.
The Sono team can take full credit for this, right?
Yes, of course. 100 percent!
I'm really proud that I'm one of Sono's designers.
- Thank you, Ms. Ha. - Thank you.
Very cool, sister.
Olivier contacted us again today.
I'll let them know that you'll decide...
by the end of the week.
As you know, Duchamp only does haute couture collections.
You've been mainly doing pret-a-porter collections,
so it'll be a new experience for you.
That reminds me, Ms. Ha.
We should start working on our image map for the next season.
I have some images that I've pulled.
I'll email them to you.
Oh, can I send you my ideas too?
Sure thing. Show me what you've got.
- Okay! - Okay!
Nice, that's great. Could you move to the side?
Great.
You're here. Give me a moment.
Get in line behind me.
He has so many appointments today. It'll be a while.
Your legs must be getting tired. You can sit here while you wait.
Oh, do you work here?
Yes.
- Thank you. - Have a seat.
Yes, that looks great.
(Woori Photo Studio)
I want to take photos of people.
Being surrounded by people and bugging them...
It feels nice. I want to keep doing it.
That looks great. Please look at the camera.
Good.
I'm sorry we couldn't have a proper lunch. I have more appointments.
Are you sure you're selling the studio?
I saw that you're fully booked for the next two days.
I'm putting it off.
It's like homework. You hate it but you have to do it eventually.
Some of the customers must've read my mind.
Some came by to tell me how sad they were.
"I want to take a photo since I'm here anyway."
"Next time, I'll bring my family."
That's what some customers are doing.
And I have to say, I'm happy about that.
But what if you end up missing the chance to work in Paris?
Too bad. Then I'll just stay a little longer.
What brings you by? You didn't call me. What's up?
Hills wants to give us the best spot that they have.
Nice.
I'm not going to lie. It made me happy.
When they wanted us out,
I felt like the earth was crumbling beneath my feet.
I was devastated.
But I've managed to hold out.
I think I handled it pretty well.
That's great.
Yes.
But can I stay happy without you?
So those guys in Paris. What are the conditions of their offer?
It's not bad.
Considering she's just a designer from a no-name brand to them...
My apologies, sir. I mean, from their perspective.
So? What did they offer?
Full authority over all the designs and HR decisions.
And profit sharing.
On top of that, she'll be planning and overseeing...
the brand's fashion shows in Paris for two seasons.
Frankly, no fashion designer would want to turn down such an offer.
Check everything thoroughly and take good care of it for her.
You see, Young Eun is like a daughter to me.
The offer already sounds pretty good,
but see if you can make it even better for Young Eun.
You know, maybe not just for two seasons.
See if you can get them to agree to a few years.
And thoroughly go through the contract as well.
Yes, sir.
I'll take good care of it.
All right, then.
I'll trust you.
Yes, sir.
That man is with your father now, alone.
- Mr. Seok. - Director Hwang.
Why are you coming out of there?
I had to speak to President Hwang urgently about something in private.
Urgently, in private?
About what?
I told you I had to discuss something with him in private,
which means it's not something I can share with you.
Of course, he can't tell you.
"Urgently, in private." It means they have some kind of deal.
I guess they had to talk business as the heads of their companies.
I think they were talking about you though.
Well, that's because I am what they have in common.
That's why he's handling all of The One's ads and PR needs?
That's because he's a capable man.
Exactly. Isn't it clear to you that he intentionally approached you...
to grow his business?
What are you saying?
I like him...
because he's not the kind of man you're talking about.
Okay?
President Hwang must really like him.
He offered to increase the retainer fee by 15 percent.
This story you've come up with is quite detailed.
- I give you credit for the effort. - You can check.
What's your deal?
Why are you so confident?
I truly love you. That's why.
My gosh, I look so nervous.
You looked even more stunning than the professional models.
Really?
- Tell Mom how cool she looks. - Mom, you look so cool!
- She looked so beautiful... - Look here.
- that I couldn't stop recording it. - Right here.
Whenever I see my daughter, my heart feels full...
because I think she's so adorable.
Before I got married, it was just me. All alone.
Then I met my husband, and there are three of us now.
Even in my worst times,
they're always on my side. Thanks to them, I'm not lonely.
That's what family is for. No one else would do that for you.
That's true.
Don't you want to start your own family?
I'm not sure.
I have yet to meet someone who's as wonderful as Mr. Kwak.
You've been working with my husband for a long time, right?
Yes, ever since I joined the company.
What do you think of him?
Sorry?
I was curious what he's like at work.
I see.
I'm grateful to him.
At the beginning, I made so many mistakes,
and we even had some clients who complained about me.
But he always said, "It's okay. Things happen."
He always comforted and encouraged me.
So whenever he's in the office,
I feel safe because I know that I can rely on him.
I mean, work-wise.
Well, Soo Ho is a good man.
My gosh, I'm only giving you some kimchi.
I hope I didn't take up too much of your time.
Don't worry. The big show's over, so I'm not busy today.
What do you usually do in your free time?
I go to bookstores to check out magazines...
or I'd go to check out cool places.
These days, I go to the department stores often.
Even just seeing what's on display helps me study trends.
You could've used this time to study. I'm sorry.
Here are the photos from the show.
- Thank you. - I should thank you as well.
Thank you for the kimchi.
(Do not touch!)
(If I can't swallow the rice...)
If I can't swallow the rice, I can just put some water in it...
and gulp it down, so it's no big deal.
But for nearly 40 years,
I just let my resentment grow and harden like hard-boiled rice.
And that is something I cannot swallow...
no matter how much water I pour on it.
My feelings are hurt, and I can't let it go...
like food that just sits in the stomach.
What if this turns into deep sorrow and bitterness?
What if I'm left with nothing but hatred?
I'm scared.
I'm sorry.
What was that? What is wrong with you?
Gosh, get out! Go!
- My goodness! - Get out! Unbelievable.
Goodness gracious!
- What is this? - Do you hate me that much?
Do you hate everything about me?
But you know,
- I loved you! - Shut it!
- So Young, take him. - Okay.
- Good work today. - Get home safely.
Ms. Ha.
I picked the best images.
Thanks.
About our new shop at Hills,
you've given the VMD team a heads-up, right?
Yes. They'll check out the store space first...
before they come up with the interior design concept.
I'll go straight to Hills tomorrow morning.
Sure.
Aren't you done for the day too?
I'll leave in a bit.
I'm really happy to be part of your team.
Thank you for making sure we can protect our pride as designers.
We did it together.
I'll work harder to assist you with our future collections.
- Okay, we'll both work hard. - Okay.
I'll see you tomorrow.
You can pick it up tomorrow afternoon.
- Thank you. - Thank you. Bye.
(To-do List: Empty out the studio, return equipment,)
(get the deposit back, book a flight?)
My gosh.
Hey. Be a respectful roommate, will you?
Knock before you open the bathroom door. Knock, knock.
Why is it that all grandmas and grandpas wake up so early?
I told them numerous times that the studio opens at 10am,
but they insisted on coming at 8am.
Was it their son or daughter's place?
Anyway, they have to go there.
Is this your new found passion?
Was taking ID photos your long time wish or something?
I want my graceful lifestyle back,
so start wrapping things up and book your flight tickets.
I'll pack you tons of kimchi and roasted seaweed.
Flight tickets? Who else is going?
I thought you and Ms. Ha were going together.
- What are you talking about? - You haven't heard?
She got an offer from Olivier. He wants her to come to Paris.
So she hasn't told you yet.
Other than the news about Hills, anything else you want to tell me?
No, not really yet.
"Not really yet"?
When you decide on your departure date,
you'll tell me first, right?
(To-do List)
(Woori Photo Studio)
Is this Hanguk Air?
I want to book a flight to Paris.
The duration of the contract will be one year.
They'd like you to oversee everything for their 2022 FW,
2023 Resort and Cruise,
and 2023 SS Collections.
They want to see how the three collections do...
before re-discussing your salary with you.
And the results will also determine whether you can renew your contract.
"Results"?
I guess I'll have to...
prepare for the shows as if I'm studying for college.
Well, in this line of work, we're always expected...
to generate results and prove ourselves through sales numbers.
If there's anything you want, or if you think of any requests,
we can think about it together, so let me know.
I'll try my best to negotiate with them.
I should...
- think about this, right? - Yes, it's a great opportunity.
Would it really be a great opportunity?
I saw from the sidelines how you developed Sono,
and it made me think it's people who create opportunities.
That's how well you led Sono.
I was lucky.
I understand how attached you are to the brand.
But despite that, I honestly wish that...
you will take this chance.
It's for yourself,
and for Jae Guk too.
The French photo association offered him...
an exhibition at the Pompidou Centre.
An exhibition?
Only winners of...
the International Photography Awards get such an offer.
He should be working all night every night to prepare,
but...
He's just taking passport photos.
The fashion industry changes so quickly.
Things could be hot now, but the trend will change instantly.
Many famous photographers...
now take wedding photos or shoot commercial videos.
Every photographer's dream and ultimate goal...
is to put on an exhibition of their own work.
Jae Guk means a lot to me.
I don't want him to miss out.
I'd like you to go with him.
When does he have to leave?
He should be there before fall.
At any cost.
Before fall.
Then...
he must leave soon.
(Woori Photo Studio, Open until the end of the month)
(Woori Photo Studio)
- No way. - What is it?
A reliable piece of news from Vision PR.
It's about Duchamp, the 130-year-old luxury brand.
Where? Duchamp?
The place that charges over 2,000 dollars for a pair of pants?
Is Paris finally acknowledging Young Eun's skill?
It's Ms. Ha to us, not Young Eun.
Do we all get to go with her?
But if she kept so quiet until now...
She hasn't decided yet.
Why can't she make up her mind?
She'll never get another chance like this.
Is it because I treated her well?
She just made Sono more famous than ever.
She wouldn't be able to leave it behind.
Still, I think she'll end up going.
And she'll definitely take Ms. Nam.
A creative director gets a say in who she works with.
Well, I have worked with her for a long time.
What about you, So Young?
I'd be grateful if she would take me along.
You're young so this might be a great opportunity for you.
Three or four years of experience there...
will boost your portfolio more than anything.
Rather than that, I want to learn more from Ms. Ha.
- What? - What?
Okay. Then we're going.
- "We"? - "We".
- "We"? - Us.
I've been so nice to them and they're all...
Oh, my gosh.
What are you all up to? Shouldn't you be working?
Work, okay?
My goodness.
Why are you surprised?
I'm a director and the president's daughter.
I was told to keep quiet to prevent word from spreading.
Will Vision PR do all the promotions for our men's wear?
Yes.
The down payment went up 15 percent?
Yes.
Did they sign the contract?
I believe so.
President Hwang made the decision himself.
Did he?
Are you saying that...
my father and Mr. Seok are in this together?
Is that it?
As customers get off the escalator...
they automatically turn and look this way.
Then let's put the colour hangers here.
Okay.
I think we should adjust the lighting.
I'll ask the department store...
if we can install some spotlights.
Okay. Please do that.
No problem.
Ms. Ha, should we tear down this wall?
Yes.
- Excuse me. - Sure.
Hello, Ha Young Eun speaking.
I am Jae Guk's mother.
Yes. I'm listening.
Would you like a cup of tree if you're free?
You're busy, so I'll go by your schedule.
When are you available?
(Mi Sook)
I'm sorry. Can I call you back?
That's fine. Call me when you can.
I will do that.
Mi Sook, what is it?
Are you crying? Why?
- Are you in pain? - What now?
It's Chi Sook, not me.
What? Chi Sook?
I need you to come and make her stop crying.
She's been crying for half an hour.
Did she and Mr. Seok have a fight?
Is she the kind to do that? She got upset on her own.
He was the same after all.
Mr. Seok...
approached me for my dad's money.
He's not that kind of guy.
Where did you get that idea?
I confirmed it.
He wanted to get our promotion contract.
That's why he dated me.
Then why are you crying?
You should go and pull out his hair.
Did you hear this from Mr. Seok?
There's no denying it if I hear it from him.
I really liked him a lot.
How am I to break up with him?
She's serious this time.
Calm down a bit.
Ji Min and Soo Ho will be back soon.
Let's go to my place.
Let her stay, it's fine.
Ji Min and Soo Ho went shopping.
They'll be back after dinner.
- Just the two of them? - With Ms. Seo too.
What are you doing here, Ms. Seo?
Your wife asked me to come.
I've been feeling some strong pains today.
Ms. Seo said she'd be going to the department store today,
and around the same time too.
You don't know how to shop for girls' clothes.
It takes a woman to know what's right and what suits a girl.
Ji Min, let's go and try this on.
Dad, I'll go with Auntie.
Okay.
If you feel bad about it, buy her dinner.
Me? What would I need?
I don't need anything.
Don't go to the food court to save money.
Eat somewhere nice, okay?
Bye.
Mi Sook.
You stay right here.
I'll go after them and...
show them what betrayal does to them.
Leave it. You won't do anything.
I asked Ms. Seo to help out.
- Mi Sook. - Jeon Mi Sook.
Yes, I'm breaking up with them.
To be honest, yes, I am angry.
If I weren't sick, I'd go after them both and...
That's how I feel sometimes.
But...
It's such a relief he wasn't seeing someone weird.
My mood goes up and down. It feels like I'm on a see-saw.
But I'm not breaking up with Soo Ho.
My regret.
My hope.
My greed.
That's what I'm saying goodbye to.
How could you?
What if you can't do that?
What do you do if you keep hesitating?
Don't you think that's the perfect time to part?
When you keep wanting more?
When you get greedy and keep saying...
you want just a little more.
You make me feel so bad.
(Woori Photo Studio)
Perfect.
Just one more shot.
That's it. Well done.
Is this your lunch or dinner?
How come you still haven't eaten?
I can eat now.
Close up for a while and eat.
You should look after yourself too.
I will. You can pick up the photos tomorrow.
Goodbye.
(Woori Photo Studio)
Welcome.
Thank you for coming.
Why are you here without calling ahead?
What is the matter?
Why did your usual sparkly self...
turn this dreary shade of blue?
My expectations,
my hope, my yearning.
- I came here to let it all go. - What?
The fact-checking is complete.
Don't even think of lying...
and look me in the eye.
Why do you keep bringing Ms. Seo into family affairs?
Why did you make her kimchi...
and ask her to help buy Ji Min's clothes?
Tell me.
You'd say a client called...
and take the call on the balcony.
Sometimes you went to the bathroom.
Each time you did that, you smiled so brightly.
Mi Sook.
Ms. Seo.
I got to know her and I think she's nice.
Don't make me feel too jealous, though.
- Mi Sook. - But Soo Ho.
While I'm still around, can you love only me?
Can you?
I'm sorry.
Why are the lights all off?
He hasn't eaten yet?
My gosh.
Now that we're splitting up he's doing whatever he wants.
Sleeping out is a cause for divorce too.
He'd better know that.
(I'm sorry. I didn't know.)
I'm sorry. I didn't know.
What did you just say?
I asked why you approached me.
Me? I did not.
You came to my office like you did just now...
and asked point blank where Seok Do Hoon was.
- Don't you remember? - You didn't love me.
You loved my father's money. That's the truth.
It is, isn't it?
Director Hwang, what kind of an offensive comment is that?
How far were you going to go if I let you?
You take all The One's menswear commercials...
and once you were done with me...
Were you going to dump me then?
- Director Hwang! - I'm right!
You dated me to get close to my dad,
and kept coming by for no reason.
Are you pleased you got the contract?
Yes.
It's true I got the menswear contract.
But I won it with nothing but my hard work.
You'd have had no chance if it weren't for me.
If the contract were about you,
I wouldn't have accepted it!
Because that would be an insult...
to everyone who works at Vision PR!
It's true that I liked you,
and it's also true that's how I got to know the president.
Do you think that made my job easier?
No.
It made my work harder.
Because I have to do even better so no one says what you just said.
Other than that,
I never used you for my work.
Not once.
I'm done listening to such offensive words.
Please leave my office.
(Woori Photo Studio)
(Woori Photo Studio, Open until the end of the month)
(Woori Photo Studio)
I won't go to Paris.
It's a one-year contract.
Based on my annual performance,
they'll decide whether to extend my contract or not.
You know that what Olivier wants...
is Ha Young Eun who is a hot commodity just now.
Trends change overnight in this industry.
How long will I be hot for?
Turn one year into two and then three.
Couldn't you do that?
A home, a car, a studio.
Nothing's for free.
As much as they give me, I must give back in sales.
If I can't do that,
I must look for cheaper fabrics.
I will end up...
giving orders to make something that sells.
Is that success?
Does going to Paris mean I succeeded?
I still wanted to go.
Should I just go?
It's just one year.
It's just one season.
But...
treating my clothes like that.
That's not right.
When is the time to let go of love?
I kept hesitating.
I keep looking for a reason to go.
That's why I'm holding you back.
You could end up...
losing out on an opportunity.
It's not too early...
and it's not too late.
For you who must go forward,
I am letting go.
I'm not letting go of you.
I'm letting go...
of my regret and greed.
Well done.
Before you get more worked up,
before you hesitate even more, it's right to let him go.
You did the right thing, Young Eun.
The dumplings were hot,
so I wanted to drop them off.
Why do you keep asking me to stay?
You came to your daughter's this late and you'll just leave?
It's late. Stay the night.
Okay, I will. You must be tired. Go to sleep.
I will.
I let Dad stay.
Why does he keep sleeping out when he has a home?
He's not a child.
Stop being mean to him, Mom.
Yes.
(Bath Coupon, 9 dollars)
He read the letters I'd written.
He left a note saying he's sorry.
Okay. Don't worry about him, and get some sleep.
If you love her, why don't you just try and convince her...
instead of giving up so easily?
It's because I love her.
They just want to take advantage...
of the fame she gained through the fashion show.
I know that's their plan.
But if you think about it,
it's also an opportunity for her.
I saw so many people get used like that in Paris.
They seduce designers with their luxury brand name.
Then they use them to their advantage...
for a season or two.
Then they tell them that their time has come to an end.
They cut them loose very quickly.
Well, I can't deny that there were many designers...
who didn't end up very well after they went to Paris.
But still, Ms. Ha is very talented.
Those guys think they're the best.
They blatantly look down on you and say bad things to your face.
For a female Asian designer to survive there,
she'll need to become both fierce and shameless.
I can't let the woman I love go through all that...
just so I can have her by my side.
Are you okay?
No.
It drives me crazy that I understand her so well.
It drives me crazy...
that I know everything all too well to ask her to reconsider.
But you see, Do Hoon,
just once...
Just once, I want to ask her to stay by my side.
If I don't, I just might lose it.
My goodness.
Is it love that hurts?
Or is it the breakup?
I understand how much you care for each other.
I also know that I'm the one breaking you two apart.
You may feel upset right now,
but after a decade or two,
you'll eventually realize that you made the right choice.
You'll learn that I was right all along.
Thank you for understanding me...
and ending things.
You don't need to thank me.
You're not the reason we chose to break up.
Jae Guk and I...
never fell in love to please anyone,
so we're not ending things...
to please anyone either.
Jae Guk will go to Paris.
That is...
the right choice for him.
And I will do...
what is right for me.
The job that I love.
The people that I love.
I'll do what's necessary to love and protect...
everything that's precious to me.
What do you think awaits us at the end of that road?
I will probably be there.
No matter where you go, I will always be...
at the end of that road.
I appreciate the job offer from DPHP,
but I have decided to remain...
at Sono.
(I appreciate the job offer from DPHP,)
(but I have decided to remain at Sono.)
This is my official announcement.
Young Eun, you're always full of surprises.
You never fail to shock me.
I really thought I might go to Paris this time.
Let's keep that passion and use it to get ready for the next season.
How does that sound?
Then I guess I won't get to become the Head of Design anymore.
Gosh, you were after my position?
The dream was short-lived, but it was great while it lasted.
Design nice clothes and get a promotion.
I'll be more than welcome to let you take over.
(Ms. Ha, President Hwang wishes to see you.)
Ms. Ha, President Hwang wishes to see you.
You wanted to see me?
I heard you turned down the job offer in Paris.
Why can't you go?
It's not that I can't go. I just chose not to.
Exactly. Why?
There's something I hadn't realized until now.
I just thought I worked here because I had no other choice.
But...
once I was given the choice to leave,
I couldn't imagine living my life without Sono.
I learned something...
the moment I thought about leaving.
I wasn't the one that gave meaning to Sono.
It was Sono that gave meaning to my life.
I know you've been through a lot.
You took care of Chi Sook's mess and work at the same time.
I can only imagine how exhausting that must've been.
At first, I thought you were merely motivated by money.
I thought you took care of Chi Sook's mess...
just so you could have a stable position at work,
and I thought your only goal was to climb the corporate ladder.
I see.
You always do your best every season and never waste a single day.
All you ever do is make clothes.
You also treat Chi Sook like a true friend.
I learned that I was wrong.
I realized that I was completely wrong about you.
It made me feel ashamed.
I also learned something after what recently happened.
Sono is yours.
So I want you to take the brand...
and run it on your own.
Sir.
You created Sono and made sure it continued to keep its value.
Start a separate company and run it as you wish.
Your sincerity has convinced me.
Breaking news. Ms. Ha won't be going to Paris.
President Hwang just asked her to run Sono as a separate company.
- What's going on? - She's not going to Paris.
Did you read this?
(Does that mean everyone in Sono will get to go with her?)
Unbelievable.
I heard Ms. Ha decided to stay.
What's going on? What is it?
You'll be listed as a completely different company,
so you can run it like a personal brand.
Does that mean I'll be signing a licensing contract with The One?
We'll split the revenue in half.
What do you say? Will you give it a shot?
First of all, thank you for the offer.
But to be honest, I've never even thought of this.
Do I need to give you an answer right now?
Take your time to think about it.
Bring me a business plan once you're ready.
Yes, this is Ha Young Eun speaking.
Do you remember me?
I'm Kim Seo Yeon, the chief editor at Nouvelle Vague.
I called as soon as I heard the news.
I heard you declined Olivier's job offer.
This time, I'd really like to get to know you, Ms. Ha.
I'd like to interview you again.
Of course, we'll send you a new list of questions.
And like you requested, we can do the interview at your office.
I decided to do an interview with Nouvelle Vague.
- My gosh. - That's great.
Are they going to interview you at our office?
- My goodness! - Oh, gosh!
Hurry up and fill the office with our clothes.
The interview is going to be six pages long.
- Nice! - Great!
Let me bring my sketches.
(Woori Photo Studio)
So what you do need?
I was wondering if you could take the interview photos.
Why would you even ask?
Does that mean you can't?
I'm saying you didn't even need to ask.
Just tell me the time and location.
I'll be there.
I'm the only guy who can take your photos.
Right?
It's tomorrow.
The interview will take place in my office.
Okay. Got it.
I'll see you tomorrow.
You did a great job marketing Sono,
so we hope you'll do the same with our men's collection.
Yes, of course. But there will be a few changes.
Based on our analysis,
it seems like you wish to target men in their late 30s.
When they settle for a brand,
it's highly likely that they become long-term customers.
So instead of doing excessive online advertisements...
or using celebrities to promote the outfits,
we could recommend clothes based on algorithms...
and allow the consumers to pick five outfits and try them on.
They can choose one and return the rest.
Our goal is to help consumers experience the brand first-hand.
Right.
Director Hwang, is there anything you'd like to say?
No.
Okay. Then I guess that's it for today.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
What do you think about...
using online algorithms...
for marketing?
I'll have to take a look at the data first.
I see.
- Thank you for today. - Thank you.
Do you really have nothing to say?
No, not really.
I misunderstood you for a reason.
You're also at fault for making me doubt you.
If you trusted me,
you wouldn't have jumped to conclusions so quickly.
Well, if we both have nothing more to say to each other,
I guess we should call it an end.
Are you saying...
we should break up?
I thought that was what you wanted.
Okay.
I'll be off now.
- Shall we begin? - Sure.
I'll start with the basic questions.
I heard you came up with the name "Sono" yourself.
What's the meaning behind the name?
I wasn't the one who came up with the name.
I actually got the idea from an unknown photographer in Paris.
"Sono" means "echo."
He wished me good luck and hoped my designs would echo to the public.
Sono was born thanks to that unknown photographer.
I really want to know...
why you declined Olivier's offer.
I thought all designers dreamed of working with him.
Ten years ago, I would've thought the same.
Paris is the birthplace of fashion, so working there...
would've made me feel successful.
But now, I have a different definition for success.
What's your definition of success?
Choosing my own fabric.
Drawing my own specification sheet.
Staying up all night.
Then waking up...
and seeing a desk with tons of eraser shavings.
Although it may take some time,
I want to break the prejudice and stereotypes...
that people have of domestic brands.
I want to do what I love in my current position...
hoping that my work will echo to consumers all over the world.
That is...
my definition of success.
I bet the photographer who came up with the name "Sono"...
will be thrilled to hear that.
Is there anything you'd like to say to that photographer?
Thank you.
Thank you very much.
Congratulations on your exhibition.
Congratulations on getting the chance...
to do what you want to do.
It's going to become chilly soon. Autumn will be here.
You'll have to prepare...
for a whole new season.
You should go to Paris before autumn comes.
Our relationship that began in spring...
lasted throughout the hot summer...
and is about to come to an end.
I was...
passionate...
and happy.
And I loved you.
Me too.
I hope we will both be happy...
as we begin our new journey along with autumn.
I actually bought a plane ticket.
When are you leaving?
One is for me.
And the other one is for you.
- Jae Guk. - You made a decision...
as a designer and the Head of Design at Sono.
I know that.
I acknowledge your decision,
and I respect it.
I'm ready to accept that.
But forget all that...
and answer me this.
Forget about my brother, mom, your job, and mine.
Let's just put that all aside for a moment.
I'm only...
going to ask you this once...
as a man...
who loves you.
Will you come with me?
Come with me,
Young Eun.
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
How did you manage to say goodbye every year?
Wasn't it difficult?
I'm almost ready to leave.
Are you okay?
Do you really think you can live without Jae Guk?
He asked me to come with him.
I couldn't say "no" right away.
Why aren't you asking me?
You haven't asked me for an answer.
I figured I should say it.
I don't want you to go.
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)