(Director Choi Myung Hwa)
The fact that you tried to cross the line just now...
even though you know how much it'll shock Jung Min...
means you either want to ridicule me,
or you have a grudge against Jung Min.
It has to be one or the other.
Which one is it?
I have this weird hunch...
that you might end up ruining his life.
I have a hunch that it's you who will ruin Jung Min.
I'm normally not that easy to hate.
You can be pretty annoying,
but you're charming at the same time.
So I plan to get along with you from now on.
(Episode 77)
I'm sure it's not true, but you make me want to believe it.
You need to be realistic in life.
And things can't always be logical.
I was very offended by how you behaved in the elevator.
But I'm in a position where I need to ask you a favor.
The client that showed interest in your character sketch...
just texted and asked if it's okay for us to use it.
You're way too honest.
Does that mean I have the upper hand now?
Then you shouldn't be too mean to me.
Do you have time tonight?
You promised to let us use the sketch if I did you...
the three favors you asked.
Is that offer still valid?
Things may favorable to you, but that doesn't mean you won.
Ji Eun has nothing to do...
with this fight, so don't get her involved in this mess.
If you do, I swear I won't forgive you.
You won't forgive me?
You need to have power in order to forgive someone.
The only thing you can do is to give up, not forgive.
Give up on becoming the chairman.
If you do, you'll be able to protect the little things.
You know it's just not in me to give up.
You know that.
The fact that I'm determined to become the chairman...
is a declaration to make sure Seorin starts anew.
You make it sound nice and fancy,
but what if it all comes crumbling down?
The company will become more transparent,
and our company value will increase.
That's what you think.
Let's just play fair.
Stop spreading nonsense...
saying my late father did Bisang a special favor.
And quit playing dirty...
by secretly taking photos of her...
to create an absurd scandal.
Jung Min.
When a dog gets hit with a stone, it gets angry at the stone.
But it doesn't get angry at the person who threw it.
I didn't take those photos.
Sure. Whatever.
If you want to play innocent, go ahead.
But I know you and Director Choi were in it together.
Am I right?
She's only loyal to you right now...
because that's the only way...
she can get what she wants.
But one day, because of your wrong choice,
I swear you'll end up getting backstabbed by her.
I'm impressed, Jung Min.
You're even trying to come in between us.
Listen. Do you think I don't know Director Choi?
I know she's a cunning witch.
But I need her right now, so I held her hand.
How else will I beat you?
I can't play fair.
Rumors are scarier than the truth.
People get agitated a lot easier by negative news.
I should ask Director Choi to come up with...
a few more ideas to humiliate you.
A certificate of extension of patent term?
She easily dodged that one.
I must say, Ji Eun is a very clever girl.
Let's give her that.
(Director Choi Myung Hwa)
So are you extremely pressured right now?
Hui Su, I need to hang up.
Jung Min just dropped by.
Why do you keep getting Ji Eun involved...
in your ill-fated relationship with my father?
Because she's your weakness.
You even came running here...
to threaten me just so you can protect her.
I'm not as generous as my father.
You can threaten me all you want, but I don't care.
I need to vent my spite.
Mr. Son told me...
about how turbulent your life was.
But you have no right...
or justification to take over Seorin.
I have no right or justification?
Who decides that?
Do you know how many lives your father ruined?
Just because he's dead...
doesn't mean he's paid his dues.
Then what is it that you want?
What do I want?
I want to disintegrate Seorin.
If you still feel the need...
to take revenge on my father even though he's dead,
you can aim your resentment toward me.
I guess you could say I'm guilty for being his son,
and I'll live with that.
So separate your emotions from the actual problem here,
and don't get Ji Eun involved in this mess.
If you ever do anything to make her suffer,
you'd better be prepared for what's to come.
Are you threatening me because you have the fake will...
and the illegal borrowed name accounts?
I'm just trying to tell you that you will regret it...
if you keep being so reckless.
If you add anchovy sauce, it will get rid of the bad smell...
and add a refreshing taste to the broth.
So that anchovy sauce must be the secret to bulgogi jeongol.
Now that I'm done doing you this absurd favor,
can't you at least explain why you wanted me to do this?
There's someone I need to impress,
and he likes bulgogi jeongol.
I'm talking about my dad.
I need to get to know him better.
(Father)
Chairman Chung loves Korean food.
If we eat something delicious together,
it will make him feel positive emotions,
which will lead him to like me and empathize with me.
And if I actually cook for him myself,
it'll make him like me even more.
Psychologically speaking,
you're trying to use the luncheon effect.
So that was why you wanted me to teach you how to cook Korean food?
Bingo.
I know my mom is beautiful.
But that won't last forever.
He's head over heels for her thanks to her beauty.
But she'll age.
And once my stepdad grows old as well,
the children he had with his ex-wife will start to challenge him.
Then I'll have no place in the company.
Blood is thicker than water.
And I'm not related to him by blood.
So in order to capture his heart,
I should at least try to touch his soul.
So my plan is to make him enjoy eating with me...
so that he'll want to do it often.
What kind of person are you?
I'm someone whose words don't match his thoughts.
Aren't you also the same kind of person?
Will he not like it because it's not a sports car?
A Jun, where are you?
Why aren't you home yet? You said you'd be home by 8 p.m.
I'll cook the meat sauce pasta that you asked me to cook.
So get over here.
You can eat it by yourself. I'm meeting someone.
Sorry, Jung Min.
Gosh, this meat sauce pasta keeps getting rejected.
This is already the second time.
My gosh.
(Lawyer Kim Ho Jin)
By any chance, were you expecting a woman?
There's no woman.
I only just got dumped by Ji Eun.
That still means I'm a substitute for someone.
I'm sure you'll enjoy the dish.
Try it.
Let's go to Mr. Jang's house after we finish eating.
I haven't seen him in a while.
Okay.
I think Seorin could even start a restaurant business.
Let's just focus on what we're already doing.
Okay.
You asked me to be honest. Are you ready to listen?
- Of course. - Okay.
We were able to overcome...
the issue with Bisang Textile thanks to Ms. Lee.
But it also had a negative effect.
The employees seem to think of it negatively.
And you know that the negative sentiment...
toward Ms. Lee will bring a negative effect on you too.
Then should I just marry her?
Well, yes...
What? With Ms. Lee?
Gosh, who says?
This doesn't count.
Look at the angle. It's pointing to the side.
What does that matter?
The bottle is pointing your way.
Gosh, come on. This is...
Seriously. This doesn't count. Let's start over again.
- Okay, fine. - You're so stubborn.
I'll be easy on you. I guess I was a bit too harsh.
I'm going to do it properly this time, okay?
Let me take this hairpin off first.
Here we go.
It's you!
Did you practice spinning the bottle?
Why does it keep pointing at me?
That's what you call fate.
By the way, I just noticed we stopped using honorifics.
You stopped using it first, so I followed along.
Plus, you're younger than me.
Who cares about age? You're so old-fashioned.
That's right. I'm old-fashioned.
That's why I'm so picky.
And I become ruthless once I put my mind to something.
That's very straightforward of you.
How about I ask you a straightforward question?
It was you, wasn't it?
What are you talking about? You need to be more specific.
We both know what it's about.
Do you want to talk about it specifically?
When we first saw our photos here,
I'm sure I only had four photos in my hand.
So?
Jung Min and Mr. Kim came here first...
and were waiting for us.
Now...
that means, one of the photos was already...
beneath the couch before we even came here.
When I picked up the photos from the table,
I clearly remember there were only four.
But you suddenly told me about the other photo...
as if you spotted it by coincidence.
I wonder how you knew there were five photos in total.
The fact that you knew there were five photos...
only implies you were the person that sent them.
You're good.
Stop acting like a child.
What is it that you want?
You always act like Jung Min is your brother.
So why are you risking his career...
and trying to stop him from becoming the chairman?
Tell me.
I need to hear the answer.
To take revenge.
I've decided to destroy and get rid of...
everything he wants.
How could you do that to him?
Why can't you just be honest about how you feel...
and try to talk it out?
Jung Min thinks of you as his best friend and brother.
Imagine how shocked and hurt he will be.
How would you feel if you were in his shoes?
How could you play so dirty?
"Dirty"?
You don't even know anything.
You may not know about his cowardice,
but that's what made Alley die.
Why do you think I'm telling you everything?
You're a good guesser, so take a guess.
It's simple.
I've gotten to know you a little.
And I learned that you become weak in the most crucial moments.
You feel guilty toward Jung Min,
so you won't be able to tell him...
about the grudge I hold against him.
Instead, you will try to protect him and make sure he doesn't get hurt.
Then you'll get dragged around by me hoping to talk me out of it,
which will lead Jung Min to start doubting us even more.
And doubt only creates bigger doubts.
So his love for you will get tested.
He'll live his life in misery.
He'll become furious, go mad, and get exhausted.
Just like me.
I won't get swayed by you.
Why don't we see if I'm right?
Jung Min, I'm at your studio...
Gosh, that was too easy. It's not fun at all.
You're filled with pain.
I can see...
how hurt and heartbroken you are.
Don't you think Jung Min deserves to feel the same way?
I had to watch Alley die right before my eyes.
This is nothing compared to that.
Once I become the chairman,
I will change the board regulations,
and I plan to separate the role of the company chairman...
and the chairman of the board.
The fact that you want to strengthen the individuality of the board...
shows how much you want to create a transparent company.
The board should have authority over the management of the firm...
to stop the chairman from making arbitrary decisions.
People think companies exist merely to benefit the stockholders,
and it's urgent that we change that.
And we live in a world where companies are judged...
based on how they make money, how they spend money,
and how well the business is being managed.
People also take into consideration...
how much social responsibility the company takes.
The right kind of management...
can help companies create a new company value.
And that will maximize the benefits of the stockholders.
Seeing you guys get along so well...
is starting to make me feel jealous.
When you do something important,
you must hold hands with someone who's rational...
and always stays level-headed.
Mr. Kim may seem soft on the outside,
but he's strong on the inside.
I'm sure he'll be of great help.
He's already helping me out a lot.
I know how busy you are with the new team...
and having to get ready to become the chairman.
Thank you for coming to my house to receive my resignation letter.
Don't mention it.
You should visit often.
But today, you guys need to go.
Will needs to lie down.
He's not in a very good condition.
Okay.
I'm sure you'll hear good news...
from the institution in the States.
(Vacant)
Get up.
Hey, when did you get here?
Right now.
Well, it looks like...
you were with a woman. Why did you call me?
I wanted to introduce her to you.
Are you dating someone?
I'm still trying to make her mine.
You're still trying?
Gosh, has she not fallen for your charm yet?
She'll fall for me soon.
Why did she leave early?
She was a bit flustered.
I'm going to sleep here. You should go home.
Don't be late to work tomorrow.
Of course. I love going to work.
My gosh.
Why didn't you clean up after you cooked?
The entire studio smells of food.
- Oh, my gosh. - Hey, watch it.
- Wait! - My gosh.
This suddenly reminds me of the kissing scene...
in "Gone with the Wind".
Then shall we kiss?
This hairpin will be enough to cause trouble.
Why are you doing this?
I just want to break up.
I'm sure there's a reason why you're being like this.
I don't like you anymore.
That doesn't make any sense.
Stop talking to me like I'm your friend.
I want you to go back to using honorifics.
We're no longer together,
- which means we're colleagues now. - What if I refuse to break up?
Then we won't even be colleagues.
Give me a proper explanation.
You can't go until you explain to me why.
What more do you need to know? I just don't like you anymore.
Tell me the exact reason why.
I'm going to go on a blind date and get married.
Why not just marry me?
You're in no position to get married.
You're too busy working three jobs...
to make a living for your family.
Does that explain why I want to break up with you?
Yes, it's more than enough. I don't want to be with you either.
(Marketing Strattegy Analysis for Q1-2 of 2021)
My goodness, are you okay?
It's okay. Don't cry.
Let's get you up.
I'll help you.
Don't cry. Is this where you got hurt?
None of your crayons are broken.
- Thank goodness. - Thank you.
Here.
Thank you too.
Goodbye.
Wait.
(Marketing Strattegy Analysis for Q1-2 of 2021)
I almost left this behind. Thank you.
There's a typo. Look at the word "Strategy".
(Marketing Strattegy Analysis for Q1-2 of 2021)
Thank you again.
Thanks.
- Do you work at Seorin? - Do you work at Seorin?
Good morning, Ms. Lee.
Good morning, Director Seo.
Did you stay up all night working?
Jung Min, I'm on my way to work.
I'll call you later, okay?
I'm sorry, sir. I tried to be careful.
You and my son have the same name.
I see.
I'm Seo Eun Ju. I got appointed as your secretary...
as of today.
Oh, I see.
It's nice to meet you, Ms. Seo.
Your son's name is Jung Min?
What's his last name?
His name is Seo Jung Min, sir.
"Seo Jung Min"?
You and your son have the same last name...
It's okay.
I'm a single mother. It's nothing to hide.
Of course, it's nothing to hide.
But it's still your private life, so I thought I made a mistake.
You don't need to worry about it.
I will do my best to support you.
When I get in an elevator, I prefer to let ladies go first...
regardless of my rank.
Oh, gosh.
I almost missed it.
(Phoenix 2020)
Ms. Lee.
You will have to make appointments prior to meeting with...
the director from now on.
What do you think? Does it look nice?
- You look pretty. - I can't believe you said that.
I realized that it's important to say that every once in a while.
Sir, I think this tie will suit you better.
I have every reason to harass you.
Let's not make things worse between us.
I haven't even started.