(All characters, places, companies,)
(and incidents in this drama are fictitious.)
Good.
Mr. Kang Doo Ki.
I'm here to ask you a difficult question.
Okay.
Would you be okay with us...
bringing Mr. Lim Dong Gyu back?
It's not a difficult question at all.
Even if I don't lose any points,
we need the team to score to make my pitches worth it.
He won't be able to play until late summer or even fall.
Fall and Dong Gyu.
We all know he plays the best in the fall.
I'm Operations Manager Lee Se Young.
The reason why I gathered all of you...
is to discuss a trade.
- Why? - Just listen.
Again?
It's not a huge trade this time, is it?
Usually, trades should be done confidentially...
since it's a sensitive issue.
But, Mr. Baek decided not to do that.
When he traded Lim Dong Gyu out for Kang Doo Ki,
he persuaded us by showing us that the trade was necessary.
I'm getting nervous again.
I gathered you today hoping I could persuade you one more time.
The head coach already agreed to it,
but instead of ordering you to accept the outcome...
because the GM agrees with him,
I want to share the information and convince you.
I'll get started.
(The reason why we must bring back Lim Dong Gyu)
So, you're not here to beg for my forgiveness?
No, I'm sorry.
We lost all our pitchers,
and Lim can only play for half of this season.
You knew that, didn't you?
Yes.
You're really shameless.
So you knew all along.
Listen, Mr. Baek.
When you came to our team after finding out what happened,
I thought it was a gesture...
to say that you wanted to play in good faith against each other...
although we're rivals.
I thought we had built up a relationship.
Yes. That's why I came here to make an offer, Mr. Kim.
How about a trade?
Since you fooled me once, should I let you fool me again?
No. It's a trade I prepared hoping it would be more of a compensation.
Did you see them on your way here?
Our fans are protesting for our team to disband.
We were caught for doping and gambling.
We're the only team that was caught for both.
Yes. It's unfortunate.
Are you trying to drop by a shop that's about to close down...
hoping for a crazy...
liquidation sale?
No.
I want to be ethical and take responsibility.
We'll take Lim Dong Gyu back.
Are you crazy?
Are you giving Kang Doo Ki back?
- No, it's not like that. - What is it, then?
Are you telling me you have another player worth Lim?
Did Mr. Baek approve this?
Mr. Baek and I are on the same page.
What about the presentation we saw last time...
about the reasons why we should kick Lim Dong Gyu out?
What was the reason from the presentation...
that made us accept the trade?
- Kang Doo Ki. - Right.
For giving up Lim Dong Gyu,
we got Kang Doo Ki in return.
Everyone approved of this.
But what if we could get Lim back...
without having to let go of Kang?
Try me. We'll hear you out.
One.
(The environment Lim Dong Gyu endured)
Everyone knows that Lim's records...
make him 1 of the top 3 hitters in Korea.
But, we won't put his performance in a simple comparison...
Everyone already knows he's good.
But, the Vikings aren't stupid.
We need a player to offer them if we want Lim.
It's Mr. Kim Kwan Sik.
Are you serious?
When you said you'd take ethical responsibility,
shouldn't we be the ones getting more of a benefit?
Why is it that your common sense doesn't align with mine?
Yes, but there's one more person.
Tell me. Who?
(Kim Kwan Sik)
Kim Kwan Sik and Yeon Joong Seob.
Yeon Joong Seob?
Yeon is the younger version of Lim. We're giving them Yeon and Kim...
for Lim who can't play half of the season?
This is my first time disagreeing with Mr. Baek.
I'm constantly checking our players,
and Yeon has the potential to become a huge player.
He may become as big as Lim Dong Gyu, and he's young.
He already served his military duty too.
The Vikings gave up on Kang Doo Ki for Lim Dong Gyu...
because of their weak batting and poor outfield defense.
Besides, the player whom we're expecting...
is neither the little Lim Dong Gyu nor a player who might be like him.
It's Lim Dong Gyu.
I'm sure you'll need some time to think.
Even so, it's Lim Dong Gyu.
I know that Kim Kwan Sik and Yeon Joong Seob are good players.
I also know that they will make it big.
But it's Lim Dong Gyu we're talking about.
The Vikings are currently missing three of their major players.
Kim Kwan Sik is good enough to be a major player...
on any team right now.
He has no injuries and has gotten better than last year.
I'm sure you know it more than I do.
And Yeon Joong Seob.
He's the future of our team.
He's already said to be way better than Lim Dong Gyu...
as an outfielder.
His batting also shows his potential as a slugger.
He's very promising.
You took Lim Dong Gyu...
to strengthen your outfield defense and batting.
He's a perfect gift we can give to you.
You're running your sly mouth again.
I was aware of his misbehavior,
but I thought it'd be fine...
as long as I kept my mouth shut.
This is my sincere suggestion...
for the Dreams and the Vikings.
When the Vikings aim for victory after two years,
Kim Kwan Sik and Yeon Joong Seob will improve to become...
key players on the team by then.
As for Lim Dong Gyu,
he can't play half the games in this season...
due to his gambling abroad.
The Vikings aren't his home team,
so he will be criticized by its fans.
What about the Dreams?
What about its fans?
Do you think they will accept him?
He's the unlucky number four batter...
who dedicated his youth to the ever last-place team.
If he's given a second chance,
it will be from the fans of the Dreams.
Why are we pursuing win-now?
(Aiming for an immediate improvement by recruiting a key player)
Because we're trying to make good results this year.
Honestly, I don't think we have a chance this year.
Trading those two young players for Lim Dong Gyu...
will be a success if our plan isn't to win.
Well, who do you think is the best batter in the country?
It's Kim Won Jae of the Sabres.
The clean-up batter in the national team.
Right, everyone will agree on that.
But what if we think about the past 5 years, not 3?
Hasn't it been a long time...
since Kim Won Jae started to really perform? Who is it?
It's still Kim Won Jae.
What if it's the past seven years?
It's Lim Dong Gyu.
That's right.
When it comes to the records in the past seven years,
Lim Dong Gyu is the best batter of all.
He's always been the 300 batter with 20 home runs for 7 years.
He's recorded higher than 80 RBIs.
Besides, he's shown influence like that of MVPs multiple times.
All right, fine.
But Lim Dong Gyu is bad in summer.
He's only good in fall.
I'm sorry for telling you this...
No way.
We might be playing in fall this year.
No matter what.
Especially,
we need a player who gets extremely frightening...
during the fall.
Aside from all that,
will Lim Dong Gyu come back...
in a pleasant mood?
Won't Kang Doo Ki feel uncomfortable?
Our team centers around Kang Doo Ki now.
We even developed his menu called Doo Ki Dog...
instead of Lim Dong Gyu's menu.
It has three kinds of sauce too.
We don't need Lim Dong Gyu...
if he isn't going to play with all his might.
We will bring him...
in a desperate mood.
The Vikings were nothing,
but you turned the team into the batters' kingdom.
I believe you will turn it...
into a frightening team again in two years.
I'll be waiting.
When you make up your mind about the trade,
call me.
My gosh.
He's saying it as if it's already decided that they'll play in fall.
Goodness.
Jae Hee.
Good luck.
Oh, dear.
I was happy to have a new member, but his soul is somewhere else.
- Pardon? - Ms. Lee is fine even without you.
Right.
It's me who needs you, okay?
- Yes, sir. - Okay.
I need you to go somewhere with me.
- What? - Hurry up.
- Hurry, hurry. - What...
Hurry up for what? Where are we going?
- Hello. - Hi.
- You've gotten muscular. - Thank you, sir.
Be careful not to injure yourselves.
- Okay. - Yes, sir.
They're college baseball players.
Do you come here often?
No, not often.
These days, people rarely recruit college players, don't they?
Right, it's the same for our team.
Do you know why?
People think professional teams mostly recruit...
talented players when they are in high school.
Jae Hee, you've passed.
And when they graduate from high school after four years,
professional teams feel a little uncomfortable...
recruiting aged players.
Jae Hee.
Your answer is the second best.
Then what's the best answer?
All right.
College players are also students,
so they have to study at the same time.
If they study at the same time...
They will have to train less.
Then they will become less attractive...
to become key players.
Exactly my point.
So why did we come here?
- I told you why. - When?
Scouts from pro teams have got to come and watch them properly.
Why?
Think about how sad it'd be to put effort when nobody cares.
Gosh, you haven't given up with your humanistic side yet.
What did our general manager say?
He said he wouldn't work with humanists.
We have work to do.
It's also our job to check out college baseball players.
Nice ball. Great.
It's a nice ball,
but isn't it more efficient to focus on high school players?
Our team needs players who can stand on the mound right away.
We have to pay attention...
to high school players as well as college players.
Is it because our team isn't strong enough?
More specifically,
Mr. Baek and Ms. Lee seem in a rush.
Thank you.
They seem like they're being chased.
I feel like our team has to make results quickly.
Hello.
Hello. How have you been?
Great, thanks to you.
Thank you for visiting us often like this.
Park Byung Hyun has gotten a lot better at throwing.
Right.
He got a sense of his balance and improved dramatically.
Please consider him later.
Oh, right.
By any chance, will there be a change...
in your head coach?
What?
What do you mean?
Oh, I shouldn't have told you this.
No, I'm glad you brought it up.
Did you hear anything?
Keep this to yourself, Mr. Yang.
He's my right-hand man.
He can hear this.
I see.
I think it's just a rumor.
A broker was caught match rigging recently,
and Mr. Yoon was...
mentioned briefly during the incident.
I guess it's not true if there's nothing going on.
There won't be any problems.
(General Manager, Kim Jong Mu)
Gosh, Reporter Park.
How have you been?
Well, things are killing me.
Yes, with Lim Dong Gyu's case too.
Right, but...
I was wondering if we should keep him...
when he isn't even an original member.
Right.
So I'm thinking of a trade, but it's not so easy.
Yes, we're under discussion,
I can't tell you with which team.
I'll just let you know it's with a team from out of Seoul.
Right. Mr. Park, you can't write an article about this, okay?
Okay.
What about everyone else? Were they in agreement?
It looked like they were curious why we're suddenly aiming to win.
However, they know how powerful Lim Dong Gyu can be.
They agreed it would be the right move to bring Lim...
if we want to strengthen our present strategy.
I'm glad.
But trades are under your jurisdiction.
Why do you always get everyone's approval?
Try to remember how all of you reacted...
when I first suggested trading Lim out.
All of you even came to my office.
I was only with them because I was trying to stop them.
I want everyone to know my plan and understand it.
That's why I did what I did.
I'm sure they had zero confidence in me.
You know it's different now, right?
Is that so? That must mean I can work more easily now.
Now that I think about it, so much time has passed.
So many things happened.
You shouldn't get too sentimental. There's a lot of work to do...
and not enough time.
I'm saying we don't have enough time to do all the work we have to do.
You don't have your mind somewhere else, do you?
What do you mean?
These days, you sound like you're going to just leave us.
Where would I go?
I thought we got pretty close...
I'm not sure if we're close yet,
but I guess we're used to each other or something like that.
But you look like you're ready to pack up and go at any minute.
How can I leave when the Dreams are still doing so badly?
Right?
The Dreams are still a mess.
Yes. You shouldn't think about such useless things...
and focus on work.
Okay.
Mr. Baek, have you seen the news?
No.
I see. I'm just a little anxious.
("Are the Vikings Working on Trading Lim Dong Gyu?")
This is Oh Sa Hun.
You must be devastated, sir.
You're here. Have a seat.
Long time no see, Mr. Baek.
Mr. Oh called me,
saying he needs Lim Dong Gyu.
Why would the Pelicans suddenly need him...
when they have no history with him?
If I am to follow the principle of negotiation,
I shouldn't reveal that I desperately need him.
But as you know, I'm honest and straightforward.
We need Lim Dong Gyu very much.
- Why? - You already know.
Two players got caught from the Sabres.
It's one from our team.
That still counts, which is shameful.
You shouldn't be so excited about it.
I wasn't.
But for the Sabres, the dropout players are...
the number five pitcher and the backup outfielder.
And for us, it's just a rookie who doesn't play a big role.
I'm sure you can guess.
We're the only team who has a chance to beat the Sabres now.
Of course, the Vikings might get a chance in two years,
but considering the existing records and the leakage in strength,
our team or the Sabres will win the season.
We need Lim Dong Gyu and his intense batting...
against the Sabres.
This is amusing. We have the same reason.
What do you mean?
No one got caught in our team,
and we need Lim Dong Gyu to fight against the Sabres.
Are you joking now?
I'm not.
And who needs him more isn't the problem.
We should make a suggestion that satisfies Mr. Kim's needs.
Mr. Baek is quick to understand the situation.
I'm putting Lim Dong Gyu up for open auction.
The Dreams suggested Kim Kwan Sik and Yeon Joong Seob.
That should be quite tempting for the Vikings.
- Quite tempting? - "Think ahead."
I personally think the Vikings can have a go for the fall season...
although they may not be able to aim for the championship.
I suggest the number five pitcher Yoon Sang Min...
who took eight wins last year...
and our key outfielder Ko Chang Hyun.
Yoon Sang Min and Ko Chang Hyun will play better...
than Kim Kwan Sik and Yeon Joong Seob this season.
Yoon Sang Min is 34 years old and Ko Chang Hyun is 33.
Of course, they are good players.
But they don't seem competitive enough to give up on...
the two promising players.
That is your problem.
When it comes to a giant sport called baseball,
there are only 10 spots for head coaches and general managers.
You don't know how precious the general manager position is.
What do you mean?
You don't have to put it this way.
It could be a desperate position to keep for someone, Mr. Baek.
Continue.
If you were to join a negotiation like this,
you should think about...
what the other general manager needs desperately...
instead of trying to fool him.
His term ends this season.
Goodness.
Right, it's not his fault.
The Vikings suffered the most due to scandalous incidents.
Will he be able to stay in office if the team fails to play in fall?
Many people waiting for a chance to be...
the general manager of the Vikings.
Is that how you saw Mr. Kim?
What do you mean?
Oh, nothing. I'll stop here.
Or Mr. Kim might say I'm running my sly mouth again.
Let's not delay this any longer.
Yes.
Mr. Oh is right.
My term ends this year.
So...
I don't want to be humiliated.
I won't go for the fall season this year.
What...
I'll take promising players like Yeon Joong Seob and Kim Kwan Sik...
and win after two years.
That's the right thing to do regardless of my existence.
Mr. Baek, let's trade.
Take Lim Dong Gyu.
Okay. I hope it's a win-win.
Drop that nonsense.
Sir, you need to go for the fall season.
You don't know much about Mr. Kim's history.
The Vikings stayed in the mid or low rank since 2011.
He sent off good batters.
He recruited promising pitchers, which caused a lot of criticism.
He was put in a bad crisis.
With the pitchers' kingdom in 2014 and 2015,
he has achieved two wins in a row.
Forget it.
I've basically become the worst villain in the league.
Stop talking nonsense, let's just get the trade moving.
We shouldn't scrutinize someone who puts the team before himself...
when that someone only cares about himself, should we?
I'll get going now.
Thank you, sir.
Dong Gyu!
You should call me Mr. Lim.
Do you want an autograph?
Yes, please!
(Baek Seung Soo)
Dong Gyu.
Are you not taking this?
This is the Doo Ki bat...
that your sponsoring company made just for you.
You can have it.
Really?
- Hey, - Yes?
pass it to me.
Don't focus on getting better tools,
focus on improving yourself.
I hate the Dreams!
(Lim Dong Gyu, Dreams)
I said I hate Dreams!
There, there.
Joong Seob and Kwan Sik...
left the team.
Kwan Sik was more than happy to leave.
If we run into him this season,
let's make sure we hit his pitches with full power. Understood?
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
And those of you who are close to Joong Seob,
comfort him if you can.
He was also more than happy to leave.
Pitchers,
if you ever pitch for Joong Seob, pitch at full power.
- Yes, sir! - Yes, sir!
And as you all know, Dong Gyu is coming back.
You know how he can be.
Don't fret over it and just act like nothing has changed.
As if Dong Gyu has never gone to another team.
Yes, sir.
I can't believe it.
Good work. Take one each and cheer up.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
(Red Ginseng)
My goodness!
- Lim Dong Gyu! - Lim Dong Gyu!
Welcome back!
Coach told us not to fret.
You pricks.
You surprised all of us,
you deserve at least this much.
Your personality hasn't changed.
On your head, right now.
What?
- Like this? - Stop it.
- Go away! - I'm on my head.
What are you doing? On your head!
I thought I smelled the ocean...
and it's a Vikings.
Hey!
I'm a born Dreams.
What took you so long?
Did you row your boat here?
We need to...
give him a taste of what we've got!
- Come here. - Hit him!
- Lim Dong Gyu! - Lim Dong Gyu!
Do you think it'll really be okay...
if we publish this article without Mr. Ko's approval?
Just say that I told you to do it.
I did this without anyone knowing.
There's nothing...
that Mr. Kwon can do to me.
I'll see you tomorrow.
Mr. Baek, why are you always up to no good?
You published an article...
without my approval...
stating that Lim Dong Gyu is returning to the Dreams.
You just went right ahead with publishing that.
(Player Contract)
And basically giving me no choice but to approve his contract.
I'm sorry about this one.
This one?
I'm disappointed in you.
Don't you remember?
I approved your proposal...
to trade Doo Ki for Dong Gyu, right?
- Yes, sir. - I approved Ko Se Hyuk's leave.
Yes, sir.
And I approved the 900,000 dollars for the recruitment of Chang Ju.
To be exact, I only spent 500,000 dollars, but you're right.
When I let you go, I promised you that you'll get your pay,
but you came back, saying that you don't need your pay.
You said you'll work here until spring without pay.
You say everything...
as if I'm a bad person and you're not.
Why are you doing this?
I'm being so generous,
- but you are... - We'll...
never understand each other.
Would you like me to tell you a reason why...
I can't approve this, based on your so-loving rules?
What is it?
For Dong Gyu, who we have to pay 1.2 million dollars,
we let go of 2 players whose pays sum up to 300,000 dollars.
There's no way you're able to pay for that difference.
Isn't this too big of a loss for you to ask for?
Mr. Play-by-the-book?
There's a reason I can't approve of this trade.
We're over-budget.
And I bet...
you're not going to shamelessly ask...
the mother company...
to fund the team to afford that pay difference, are you?
Ms. Lim.
Yes, sir?
Are we going to have low sales for our goods this year as well?
Probably.
Things can't change overnight.
Right, understood.
- Mr. Byun, - Yes?
why aren't we publishing articles on Dong Gyu coming back?
Well, apparently,
Mr. Kwon hasn't approved of it yet.
- Why? - I don't know.
Maybe he's butting heads with Mr. Baek again.
There was no talk about money?
What about money?
Dong Gyu's pay is 1.2 million dollars.
Right.
Regarding Dong Gyu's return to the team...
Is everything in the works?
I need to figure out a new marketing strategy for Lim.
I need Mr. Kwon's approval.
Is it...
because of Lim's salary?
Yes, that's right. But I will try to think of new ways upstairs.
Thinking about it won't give you the answer.
I don't think pushing someone can result in a proper outcome.
What do you mean?
If someone who has the power to find the answer...
decides not to act on it,
then it's not something that can be helped.
I believe you can only...
restart the fire in your heart on your own.
Going up.
Hello, this is the Dreams' Operations Manager, Lee Se Young.
What?
I got it. Okay. Okay.
Are you going to the police station?
- Did you tap my phone? - Because of the head coach?
- You really did tap my phone. - I'll come with you.
Get out. You're in the scouting department.
Mr. Yang gave me the approval...
to help you.
You must know something. Let's just hurry up and go.
I'm the Dreams' Operations Manager Lee Se Young.
Our lawyer will arrive soon.
- Let's talk then. - Okay.
Could you tell us what happened?
A match fixing broker was arrested.
The broker gave money to Lee Dong Gu in 2007,
a retired player from the Dreams.
Then, Lee suddenly took the mound although it wasn't planned.
That's why we're investigating.
Lee is over there.
Mr. Lee Dong Gu.
Did you really fix a match?
Long time no see, Ms. Lee.
Did you or did you not?
I didn't.
I told them I didn't, but they only listen to what the broker says.
We never said you did it.
But this is a part of the investigation.
What was the date of the match?
When was it?
June 4, 2017. I can't forget the date.
It's not like I take the mound that often.
These are the facts.
Lee Dong Gu suddenly took the mound which wasn't planned.
After that, the first hitter got a BB walk.
The broker said they promised to pay you 5,000 dollars...
if you give the first hitter a BB walk.
Then, Lee got 5,000 dollars deposited into his account.
However, the person who deposited the money is Mr. Yoon.
That's why we need to hear his story.
Jae Hee,
could you grab my laptop from the car?
Okay, but what do you need it for?
To get out of here fast with the head coach.
Okay.
(Dreams: 0, Titans: 0)
This is a video of the game in question.
Lee Dong Gu is pitching against the first hitter.
We were at 2 strikes and 3 balls.
His eighth pitch went slightly out and the referee called it a ball.
I pitched really well back then.
Hey.
Doesn't it look like...
the two fouls were in the strike zone in your eyes too?
Sure, let's just say that.
If Lee was given the mission to give away a BB walk,
why would he pitch his best when he knows the hitter...
might miss the ball and get struck out?
On top of that, the last pitch...
could've been called a strike by the referee.
Well, it could've been something really planned out.
Lee isn't like Greg Maddux who can control his balls.
This is his play records.
He allows almost 6 BB walks in 9 innings.
He's bad. He's a horrible player.
How can you say that?
You're being so harsh on a retired player.
I'm only explaining.
Also, I remember this game.
At the time, Han Tae Il who was scheduled to pitch got injured.
Kim Ju Chul who was supposed to substitute...
ended up playing as the relief pitcher the day before.
(The middle relief pitcher appears in place of the starting pitcher.)
Here are the records of Han Tae Il and Kim Ju Chul.
You can also double check with old articles.
("The Dreams' Lee Dong Gu Predicted to Substitute")
Well, all right.
But Mr. Yoon deposited 5,000 dollars.
We summoned him as a testifier.
We had a birthday party for my child's first birthday.
I'm not asking you where you used that money.
I don't know how Mr. Yoon found out I was contacted by a broker.
My salary was low then, and my performance was poor.
He told me not to fall for such a thing...
and just gave me the money.
Darn it.
Good work, sir.
I'm sorry you two had to come when you're busy with your work.
I caused harm because I was poor at throwing when I was a player.
I'm still causing harm even after my retirement.
Pay Mr. Yoon back already.
I will.
Whenever I have enough money to repay him,
I happen to face a financial problem.
Dong Gu.
Don't mind it, and just come over from time to time.
I'm glad the misunderstanding has been resolved.
It became our habit to be suspicious ever since Mr. Ko's incident,
but I wondered if it was right to suspect Mr. Yoon.
He's a great man.
Like how he takes care of Lee Dong Gu instead of Lim Dong Gyu,
Mr. Yoon is generous...
towards players who are powerless or poor at baseball.
Offering my hand without trampling on others,
I'll live like him.
- Try to do that. - Okay.
Put all your might to do so, please.
What?
Come in.
What are these?
These are the ad sales contracts.
I've sold a lot.
You didn't leave the job up to an advertising agency?
No, I did it all myself.
Around the time when people become hungry during a game,
we will display the different menus via the LED monitors,
including the delivery app, and gently entice delivery orders.
As you can see,
we can even have someone responsible for the deliveries.
So, you can promote a product that'll guarantee...
a 3-percent interest if the Dreams make it to the fall season.
It'll be good to promote this wonderful coexistence...
of the local business and the local bank.
But who'll ever think...
that the Dreams will make it to the fall season playoff?
But we have Doo Ki.
Then we can't guarantee...
such a high-interest rate if you make it to the playoffs.
How do you think the Dreams will possibly survive until fall?
Just sign the deal.
Why did you do that?
I got your back with the money, so spend it as you wish.
I don't mean personally, though.
You're so capable, but why have you not done it?
I thought you'd ask that,
which is why I didn't want to do this.
I was crazy for doing it.
I'm just kidding.
I used to work this hard far back in the days.
I wanted to be of help to the team by getting lots of advertisements,
being approved of my work.
But at one point,
I told myself that I could never do this again.
Isn't this the company that made you start dreaming again?
At first, I wondered why we were wasting money...
on third-party advertising companies...
and pitched in so many ideas...
for where we should place our advertisements.
That ended up in me having to do everything.
I then had no time for my personal life.
I was working so hard...
because everyone told me that I was doing so well.
But then the senior manager before me...
got fired.
It's fine.
She's doing fine now,
although she did curse at me when she first had to leave.
Good work.
No.
It was fun.
It feels like...
I'm passionate again.
Go home early tonight...
and enjoy a nice dinner with your family.
Your kids must miss you a lot.
What did you just say?
You're insane.
Did you just call me insane?
I'm not married, what kids do I have waiting for me?
You're not married?
Come on.
You never assumed Ms. Lee was married,
so why did think I was?
It's just that I work a lot closer with the Operations Department.
- So... - You seem...
so open-minded, yet you can be so prejudiced sometimes.
Then why do you go home so early?
I have lots of hobbies.
Is that so?
What fun is living?
I just go ballroom dancing, hang out with my Lego club,
attend the literature club and board game club.
I cut back on sleep to do it all.
You're not one of those old-fashioned bosses...
who criticize his employees for having a life, are you?
I'm sorry.
It's fine.
I'll get going now.
Dong Gyu.
Can you watch my form for me?
Go ask the batting coach.
But you're better than him.
And our coaches are so old-fashioned.
Look at you.
You're backstabbing.
If you watch my form for me,
I'll end up on a better team than the Dreams for sure.
You traitor.
Get into your form.
- Okay! - I'll make you incredible.
You're using too much force.
If anyone is free tonight...
and want some Korean barbecue,
meet me at the locker room at 8pm.
I can't say no to that.
Let's go.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
- Good work, everyone. - Good work, everyone.
Listen to me.
We have Doo Ki here.
Even if the other team puts out their best batter,
we can just beat them.
You know how good he is.
I heard that your shoulders and arms are better now.
I'll give that a try.
Please do.
- Good. - And...
I'll make sure to take out 70 percent of the base stealers.
- No way. - No way.
Don't you think 70 percent is a little too high?
Do you want me to punch you?
- I'll make it 50 percent. - 30 is good enough.
- Nonsense. 45 percent it is. - 45 sounds good.
And...
Dong Gyu can hit 20 home-runs...
over the 72 games in the fall season.
That sounds wonderful.
Hey,
stop it.
I'll...
try my best, too.
Me too.
- We'll work hard. - We'll work hard.
Great.
Kids,
had I been five years younger,
- I would've been so good... - Let's toast.
- Right. - You brat.
Let's show everyone...
what we've got this season.
To Dreams!
- Let's go! - Let's go!
We've gotten over 1 million dollars from advertisements,
which should be enough to afford Dong Gyu.
So what?
If you could've done this all along, why didn't you?
I don't know.
I'm just concerned that everyone else will think that...
all of this is coming from a change in the general manager.
The team didn't do any of this...
when you were in charge all along.
I have a question.
By any chance,
do you have a condition where you get rashes...
after losing an argument?
Why isn't he coming?
[VIU Ver] SBS E33 'Hot Stove League' "The Head Coach" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
That brat.
Hey! Run!
Look at you.
Are you being rebellious because I'm no longer your boss?
Fine, it's cold. Let's head inside.
Pick something out.
I have so many clothes at home.
I know you do,
but you're here to buy a scouter-appropriate outfit.
Is there an outfit specifically designed for scouts?
Of course. Haven't you seen how Mr. Yang dresses?
Sure, he wears some weird stuff.
Look at you, you're always backstabbing about your bosses.
This isn't backstabbing.
Anyway,
being a scout means you'll be cold in winter and hot in summer.
It's tough work.
That's why I want to buy you some clothes.
How do you expect me to accept that? It'd kill me.
I know you're poor.
It feels like I'm sending my son to school for the first time.
That's why I want to buy you something.
Did you just call me your son?
Hey.
What do you think of this?
I thought you were buying me clothes.
I'm not only going to get you these gloves.
Just buy me clothes instead.
Do you think I should get a pair for Mr. Baek?
- Se Young, - What?
when is Mr. Baek with us until?
What do you mean?
Nothing.
You know how picky he can be.
Should I send him a picture of these and ask him what he thinks?
- Come on. - Take the photo.
Click.
Hey. The glove, not me.
You're so picky.
(New message from Lee Se Young)
I saw these at the mall. Would you like a pair?
You have someone's number saved.
I don't wear gloves.
It's just for work.
Well,
I have Jae Hee's number saved...
and our marketing senior Mi Sun's as well.
I'm just happy for you.
I just don't think I'll be put in danger anymore,
and I don't want to memorize everyone's numbers, either.
It was hard to get Mr. Kwon's approval.
Will you be able to plan out the new season?
Our line-up is much better than what I expected.
I'll try my best with planning out the new season.
Okay.
Right, how is your son's health?
Did you know?
There were even articles about him.
It's something one can easily find from researching.
I wouldn't have asked you to renew your contract...
without knowing anything about you.
We added in the contract...
that you'd get an incentive should our team win.
I really hope you can get it.
Thank you.
By the way, there's something I want to ask you.
Why did you decide to renew my contract?
Everyone else thinks I'm an incompetent head coach.
On top of that, you're a picky person.
Because I don't agree with them.
What made you think that way?
You really warmed up...
to Mr. Baek, didn't you?
There's none like him.
He's still aiming to win.
What a fool.
Why don't you support him, and we might actually win.
What's wrong with you?
Are you saying...
you want to protect him...
instead of your own position?
I want to ask you something.
Okay. What is it?
Why do you have so much trust in the head coach?
Don't you trust him too?
Yes, I do.
Why do you trust him?
Not many people know this story.
Mr. Yoon isn't a young head coach,
but he brought in theories like having the strongest hitter...
go second before anyone else, even before the younger coaches.
(This strategy pressures the pitcher.)
Of course, a lot of people got in his way then.
He couldn't freely do things his way,
but he has a lot of interest in the Major League.
He wanted to bring popular theories and apply them to our team.
I see.
I thought you trusted in him for the same reason. Am I wrong?
Yes, you're wrong.
Then why do you trust him?
Before Kang Doo Ki went to the Vikings,
he was our team's young rising player.
Do you mean when he'd always get 10 wins?
Yes. At that time, the opponent's pitcher...
was the Sabres' ace, Park Jun Oh. It was during a game with them.
Both pitchers didn't allow any points.
They were still 0 to 0 by the 8th inning.
Kang Doo Ki is less experienced,
so of course, he looked more tired and his pitches slowed down.
But he...
He pitched until the end and allowed a home run in the 9th.
That's why we lost 1 to 0.
Yes, that's right.
Shouldn't Mr. Yoon have changed players?
It was too much for Kang's shoulder,
and it was unreasonable.
I thought you'd hate such a decision.
The GM is responsible for how well a team plays,
and the head coach is responsible for the spectators.
That's what I believe.
The GM should set the environment for a team...
to get stronger during the stove league and the new season.
If you're the head coach,
you should set the hearts of our spectators...
on fire.
Although we lost the match,
Kang Doo Ki played well against the best pitcher, Park Jun Oh.
Kang became an ace in our hearts.
Also, he allowed the fans of the Sabres...
to keep their pride about their ace pitcher.
It was a wonderful game.
Mr. Baek. Ms. Lee.
We're in trouble.
- What is it - What's the matter?
Kang Doo Ki...
What about him?
Then what is it going to be?
Is it your position...
or Baek Seung Soo?
Kang Doo Ki was traded to the Titans.
Who says?
Who approved this?
Mr. Kwon and Mr. Yoon.
If you're the head coach,
you should set the hearts of our spectators on fire.
(We love you, Head Coach Yoon Sung Bok.)
That's when I felt...
that you are someone who is entitled...
to be in your position.
(The reason why we must bring back Lim Dong Gyu)
(Hot Stove League)
If you're going to act this way, just disband us at once.
What were you promised?
- At least say something. - I'm sorry.
Don't blame yourself and think that you couldn't...
protect Kang Doo Ki.
We still have so many players we must protect.
You can't be tormented every time.
I'm so sick of this baseball team.
I will be making the most important announcement...
in the history of the Dreams.
I'm trying to protect the Dreams no matter what.