(Episode 37)
There's no need to feel uncomfortable.
I already know everything,
and I'm on Jung Min's side.
That's why I'm going to do everything I can...
to convince my dad.
You can only give up once you do your best.
And I haven't done my best to her yet.
Your father is here.
Jung Min, I missed you.
- When did you return from England? - Yesterday.
Seung Ju and I were on our way to your office.
I'll be off now.
I'll see you again.
Today doesn't seem like a good day due to our guest.
There's nothing going on between us.
Why are you just standing there?
Okay, I'm my way.
I have so many things to tell you.
Hey, wait.
Go ahead and wait for me inside.
Let's go. You don't want to keep your father waiting.
And Seung Ju's here too.
You look a lot more beautiful than when we met last year...
at the London Art Fair.
After the chairman opened up...
an art gallery for you,
and you made an official appearance,
there's been a huge buzz in the industry about you.
I don't deserve all that attention.
I don't ever plan on holding a big exhibition.
And I'm not interested in working with big-shot artists either.
I'm more than satisfied with...
introducing the work of talented artists...
who never got a chance to see the spotlight.
Now that you're working again, why don't you try your best...
to become a person of big influence in the art industry?
Then I'll be too busy to spend time with you.
Oh, I'm not okay with that.
You guys are so lovely.
You're making me fantasize about marriage.
Seung Ju, are you just going to focus on painting?
Aren't you going to get married?
What I do is also considered fine art,
but I don't paint. I do installation art.
If I ever do get married,
Jung Min would be decent enough to introduce to my dad.
My gosh.
Leave me out of your list.
I find you sexy now that you're rejecting me.
Stop joking around. I already have feelings for someone.
Are you dating?
Chairman Seo, you might get yourself a daughter-in-law soon.
Yes, once it's time.
Jung Min will introduce her to us once he's ready.
Let's go.
Buy me dinner.
- I don't have time. - Then how about tomorrow?
He's a little busy these days because he's in charge...
of the joint project.
I remember you weren't very fond of me...
back when Jung Min and I used to date.
You were very outspoken.
You were too much for Jung Min.
My dad's hotel is opening next month in Jeju City.
He told me to ask you that he'd really appreciate it...
if you come.
He already called me earlier.
Okay.
Ms. Choi, can you invite me over to your house?
I'll be in Korea for a while...
because of the exhibition.
Sure. I'll invite you. You should also come to my gallery.
Let's drink champagne.
Gosh, what's with you?
Why are you drawing a line between us?
We broke up ages ago.
I know you don't like women who cling onto you,
but aren't I an exception?
A man's first love...
is just someone he loved for the first time.
I'm touched to hear that you at least loved me.
Seeing you like this is making my heart flutter.
Gosh, stop it.
I'm starting to feel bad toward the woman I like.
The woman I saw earlier in the hallway?
You really are quick-witted.
You know I'm sensitive especially when it comes to you.
My gosh.
I know we've broken up,
but can't we still be friends?
I'm not interested.
I'm not the guy I used to be.
I agree with you on that.
You're wearing a tie, which is very unlike you.
And you're working at your dad's company and living a boring life.
- Do you have a car? - The driver's waiting for me.
I just don't get it.
Chairman Kang raised his daughter...
like a wild horse.
She speaks her mind so easily even in front of adults.
I don't like the way she talks either.
And what's with her outfit?
Women these days are all self-assertive...
and outspoken.
Plus, her dad owns a hotel brand that falls into the top 10,
and she's his youngest daughter. She has nothing to fear.
I know Seung Ju can be a little daring,
but I like that she isn't coy.
I want a daughter-in-law who's elegant like you.
Someone who can support Jung Min...
and abides by our family customs.
I want someone who's modest and well-behaved.
You're not the one getting married.
Jung Min will be living with her his entire life,
so he should get to choose whom he marries.
Not only will she be Jung Min's wife,
but she'll also be the face of our company.
So we can't just let him marry anyone.
I don't know what Jung Min is thinking.
He still hasn't introduced me to the woman he likes.
I thought you were willing to approve of her.
He knew I'd be against her.
So he voluntarily started working at the company.
That already shows that she's not from a decent family.
But there must be something more...
seeing that he's so obedient.
Do you think he likes someone with a child?
I don't think so.
But she might be the one...
rejecting Jung Min because of her family background.
Do you know something?
You know Jung Min doesn't tell me anything.
He knows you care greatly about family marriages,
and that's why he's behaving like this.
So that already shows she's not qualified enough.
He's the only child I have left,
so I was going to approve...
if her financial background was her only flaw.
(Seorin Fashion Group, Chairman Seo Mun Su)
What did you talk about with Ji Eun earlier?
I just asked her how she's doing.
As you already know, I'm acquainted with her mother.
Were you close with Ji Eun too?
I just knew her face.
I met her a few times at her mother's gallery.
I feel bad for how Hyun Sook ended up.
She comes from a pretty rich family.
Weren't you pretty close with Ji Eun's father as well?
You guys used to play cards together...
and have parties at his wife's art gallery.
We weren't close. We just went to the same school,
and we met every now and then merely for business.
But you even tried to set Jung In up with Ji Eun.
Thank goodness they never got married.
Bisang Apparel went into court receivership,
and I eventually took over.
But if we became in-laws, people would've criticized me...
for taking over the company at such a cheap price.
But she's better than Na Kyung.
If Jung In and Ji Eun ended up together,
there wouldn't be such a big mess.
What mess?
Oh, I'm talking about Na Kyung.
Why do all my sons have bad taste in women?
Jung In fell for a good-for-nothing woman like Na Kyung...
only to cause a mess.
And I can already tell...
that I won't be satisfied with whoever Jung Min will bring home.
Who knows?
You might end up liking her.
We're running late.
You know how Minister Kim gets grumpy if anyone keeps him waiting.
Did you bring the painting for him?
It's in the car.
If he keeps it for a few years, the price will jump by 2 to 3 times.
Make sure you tell him that no matter what.
Excuse me.
What's going on? What are you trying to do?
Can't I say hello?
My name is Kang Seung Ju.
Jung Min and I used to date.
I don't understand why you're telling me that.
Ji Eun, I'll explain later.
You don't need to explain anything to me.
I'll be off now, Director Seo.
But I'm not done talking.
I'm sure I know Jung Min a lot better than you.
Our family were close ever since we were young,
so we pretty much grew up together.
It looks like...
Jung Min has feelings for you,
- so I'd like to tell you something. - Seung Ju.
That's enough. I'm starting to get angry.
It's nothing to get angry about.
What is it that you want to say?
Jung Min is a really great guy.
So great that I regret breaking up with him.
It looks like Jung Min likes you a lot.
So don't let him go.
And I'd like to apologize for locking arms with him...
and hugging him earlier.
I didn't know he had feelings for someone.
I don't want you guys to get into a fight because of me.
You're really overreacting today.
There's nothing going on between me and the director.
I'll be off now.
I can't believe you like someone one-sidedly.
I know, right?
I never thought I'd end up chasing after a woman.
Should I give you a tip?
Women run away if you keep chasing after them.
But does that mean they come back...
if you stop chasing them?
The answer is no.
Then what am I supposed to do?
Just leave her be...
until she finally realizes that she wants you.
It's the art of leaving someone be.
You're really nothing more to me than a friend now.
I'll see you, buddy.
Jung Min, I missed you.
Jung Min is a really great guy.
So great that I regret breaking up with him.
It looks like Jung Min likes you a lot.
So don't let him go.
Did everyone leave the office?
Yes.
Ms. Choi went to the finance team.
It's a report regarding all the successful joint projects.
I'm sure it'll help.
I don't want to receive any special treatment.
I'm just giving it to you as a member of the TF team.
Then I'll give it back after I take a look.
Ms. Lee, can we talk?
I'd like you to be in charge of next week's...
VIP styling event.
Okay, sir.
You won't even look at me.
Are you angry?
Do you know how startled I was...
to see you do something like that out of the blue?
Think about how awkward it would become for me...
if you tell the chairman about me.
This is my workplace.
There are no rules in our company...
saying employees aren't allowed to date each other.
I'm serious right now.
My feelings for you are just as sincere.
My feelings are my own,
and it's my choice to tell my dad...
that you're the woman I like.
Then I'll do whatever I want to do as well.
I'll go to your father...
and tell him that I can't focus on work...
because you keep bothering me.
Then he'll officially find out that I like you.
I guess that's not a bad idea.
Don't be angry at me.
Seung Ju showed up out of nowhere.
I was able to realize that it's really pressuring...
to be in the same space as your ex...
and the person you like.
And that helped me learn how uneasy it must be for you.
But that's irrelevant to how I feel.
I'm only being straightforward with you because I know...
you have feelings for me too.
Then I'll start hating you from now on.
That's impossible.
You've already fallen for my charms.
Aren't I the one who always cheers you up?
Do you think you're some kind of tonic?
I'm like vitamin.
If you do anything unpredictable again,
I'll get really angry with you.
Gosh, okay. Fine.
I'll keep a steady pace. Don't threaten me like that.
By the way,
how jealous were you earlier?
My gosh.
You don't need to answer if you don't want to.
Ji Eun.
Don't you smell something burning?
My heart is burning.
Seriously?
You smiled.
You look the most beautiful when you smile.
Well... Well then, Ms. Lee.
You can fill me in with the rest tomorrow.
You're doing great.
After you got sent to the TF team,
you rarely even pay me a visit.
I was able to get this far...
because I'm quick-witted and have a good hunch.
You know I'm good at keeping secrets.
Don't worry.
Ms. Lee.
I've been working at Seorin for over 20 years.
So I know the chairman very well.
It's true that love...
makes our boring lives a bit more interesting.
But you have a big obstacle to overcome,
and for that, I'm worried.
I won't ever cross the line.
Do you know why love is so scary?
Because it never goes our way.
I'm just worried you might get hurt.
I can't even describe what a great guy Mr. Seo is,
and I really want him to be happy.
So I hope you choose your actions wisely.
(CEO Jang Se Hoon)
Mr. Jang, Mr. Seo would like to meet you for a while.
There are two rails on a railway track.
And they both have their own paths.
Therefore, they're never able to meet.
And they never should meet.
What's your point?
These days, we get into a fight just by even looking at each other.
So let's not think of solutions...
and just cut to the chase.
It sounds like...
you want me to leave Seorin.
Are you going to continue being stubborn?
Now that Ji Eun works here too,
do you find it necessary for us to keep running into each other?
You're a competent man.
I'm sure there are many other firms that are willing to hire you.
What exactly am I to you?
How long are you going to think of me as Ji Eun's ex-husband?
I'm the CEO of Seorin and your boss.
Don't let your personal feelings get involved.
We all have emotions.
It's impossible not to get my feelings involved.
What about you? How about how you treat Ji Eun?
Can you tell me that you treat her with no personal feelings involved?
I was willing to spend my life with her.
But we ended up getting a divorce.
So it'd be a lie if I tell you that I don't feel swayed...
every time I see her.
Shouldn't you love someone...
when you're able to take responsibility?
What does Mi Ran mean to you?
I already made myself clear...
that it's none of your business.
I'm just asking for the truth.
Just because you're the chairman's son...
doesn't mean you have the right to interfere in my private life.
Don't you know that a CEO's private life...
could also affect his or her business?
Mi Ran said in an interview that you guys plan to get married.
And thanks to that, our stock price went up a little.
Our stock price will soar if you announce that you're...
dating someone whose father is a big shot in the hotel industry.
We're being so childish.
We may have dated for a while,
but Seung Ju and I are friends.
We've known each other since we were little.
I don't care if she's your friend or not.
But do you think the chairman will approve of Ji Eun?
I'm sure it'll be easier if you disappear.
Listen to me carefully.
If you ever tell me to leave the company again,
I'll raise an issue about it to the board.
Okay, fine. Then it looks like...
we'll have to keep this up...
until one of us leaves.
Bok Ja.
Let me pour you a drink as a gesture of reconciliation.
I don't hold grudges.
So I accept your apology.
This is nice.
Bok Ja, let me ask you something.
It's like you were born...
with the duty to nag at me.
So I thought about it.
"Why is she always angry at me..."
"and so aggressive with me?"
I thought about why.
And I finally found the answer.
What's the answer?
You're reacting to how you feel about me.
You like me,
don't you?
I really don't know what to say to something so absurd.
You don't like me? Okay, forget it.
If it turned out that you liked me,
then I was seriously going to consider it.
But of course, I'm a guy who never wants to get married.
And if things don't work out and we end up falling out,
it'll be a huge loss for me.
- Are you trying to start a fight? - What?
Hey, Bok Ja.
- Hello, Ms. Jo. - Hey. Is he your boyfriend?
Long time no see, ma'am.
- Are you Judge Kim's son? - Yes.
What brings you here?
That punk...
You know who I'm talking about, right?
Ji Eun met him while hanging out with you guys,
and that led to a big mess.
Do me a favor.
You're his friend, so tell him this.
Tell him I won't forgive him...
if he gets in Ji Eun's way again.
What did Se Hoon do so wrong?
You keep blaming him for everything.
You're being unreasonable.
This is about my daughter, so I don't need to be reasonable.
He's pretty much the reason our family turned out this way.
Don't be so irrational.
Stop it.
Ms. Jo, you don't need to worry.
Se Hoon's getting married next spring.
There's even an article about it.
What an ill-fated relationship.
Why can't he just get out of Ji Eun's life?
We should go.
Ms. Jo, we'll be off now.
Mr. Kang, I'll pay for everything next time.
- Let's go. - Goodness.
Something must've happened between you guys,
but it won't do you any good to get too enraged.
Why couldn't you be nice about it?
How can I be nice about it?
If Ji Eun never got involved with that punk,
my husband wouldn't have died like that.
Ji Eun suddenly left to go see that punk,
and my husband went after her and got into an accident.
That's how he ended up dying.
My goodness.
Ji Eun must've had a really hard time.
That's why Ji Eun needs to receive a lot of love.
She needs to heal her broken heart.
And every time I think about it,
it seriously drives me crazy.
My goodness.
(Seorin)
Will.
Where are you? Where did you go so early?
It feels nice to know that you're wondering where I am.
I'm at the hair salon.
I have a shoot at the House of Hope later on in the afternoon.
You're coming, right?
I'm scared to do it all by myself.
The broadcasting team will be there, so don't be late.
Where am I again?
You're at the hair salon.
You can't spend your entire life being my driver.
It's okay now since you're young.
But once you grow older,
you should have your own business.
I'll make sure you get paid generously,
so make sure you stay quiet.
You don't need to worry.
If you appear on TV, you'll pretty much be admitting...
that you and Mi Ran are getting married.
Are you okay with that?
Even if I break up with her,
I still want to do my best.
I disagree. It's sometimes better to be indifferent.
I'll do my best to soothe her.
Then I'll go ahead and leave.
These days, you keep saying you're going to leave.
Where are you going to go?
On a trip.
Let's go together.
No, I need to go alone.
Where will you be going?
Anywhere.
(House of Hope)
We checked the parentage index...
based on your DNA.
And it turns out she's your daughter by 99.99 percent.
I wasn't able to live as your mother,
but I will make sure you get everything you want from now on.
I will keep that promise no matter what.
(Seongnak Church)
We're going to follow you from behind,
so just think of it comfortably.
Let's start shooting when the minute hand hits 30.
Will, can you take this to the car?
Ms. Yoon, would you like me to fix your makeup?
Sure.
I'm surprised to see you here.
Mi Ran has a documentary shoot today.
Mothers are the first people...
that babies interact with after they're born.
So people who were close with their mothers...
also tend to be kind to others.
Mr. Jang, you must've received a lot of love from your mother.
Mi Ran told me that you've been donating money to the House of Hope.
I have a gathering with the other donators today.
That's why I'm here.
I'll invite you over to our house one day.
You should come with Mi Ran.
Sure.
Isn't this Ms. Yoon Mi Ran's number?
She's busy shooting right now. Whom am I speaking to?
I'm the reporter from Seoul TV.
I need to send the interview you did recently,
so I just sent you the rough cut.
Can you check it right away?
It's quite urgent. It'll only take five minutes.
Okay. I'll tell Mi Ran about it.
(Please check the rough cut.)
It was very difficult.
Will.
If a miracle happens,
and I'm finally able to walk again,
I'm going to record every single moment.
Mi Ran.
You're unbelievable.
You give me goosebumps.
Do I look nice?
Thank you.
(Phoenix 2020)
Do you know how tormenting it is...
to know that you're going to die?
I'm done asking you for favors. I'm done praying to you.
I don't care who my parents are.
What am I going to do with you?
You're a lot twisted than I thought.
Ji Eun, I only have one heart.
And I decided to give it to you.
So go ahead and be the owner of my heart.