(Episode 25)
When I lost that photo,
I really thought it was the end of me.
I had no idea you were acquainted with Chairman Pham.
Goodness. I guess there is always a way to survive.
Right?
It's a wonder how people come to meet like this.
I mean, look at us.
One second.
Why was this with you?
Why did you have this photo?
When I asked,
you told me you had never seen this photo.
Tell me what happened.
You see, I stopped by the restaurant just in case...
after your call and found it.
What?
What nonsense are you spouting?
The restaurant staff said she didn't find any photos.
You're right. She didn't at first.
But it was found during cleaning.
I told her to give me a call if she found it.
And coincidentally, she did today.
You got a call today?
Are you telling me to believe that?
I got the call on my way to see you.
So I stopped by to get it.
I'm serious.
Or what? Do you think I hid the photo on purpose?
Why would I have done that?
Had I hidden the photo, I would have had no reason...
to help you. No?
For your sake,
I did everything I could to help but ended up getting misunderstood.
I don't feel like drinking with you today.
I'm leaving first.
Oh Se Rin.
It was in your bag, but you really didn't take it?
Yes, I did.
I handed over the photo to a woman named Oh Se Rin.
Didn't you tell me there weren't any lost and found items last time?
It was found under the table while cleaning the next day.
I got it.
(Park Jung Min)
(View Profile: Joo Ae Ra)
(Joo Ae Ra)
It's not her.
Not her, either.
(Joo Ae Ra)
There aren't any selfies on this account.
Hold on. Isn't this...
(Joo Ae Ra: Together with my soulmate)
Yes. It's the bracelet Jang Mi had on.
Could this be Jang Mi's account?
Jang Mi. I'm Seo Tae Yang.
I have something to ask.
It's very important to me,
so please contact me once you read this message.
She's the Planning Team's new staff member.
"Oh Se Rin?"
Her name sounds familiar.
Oh, I remember.
Isn't she the one HR wanted to hire...
as Planning's senior manager?
But she's willing to work under you?
Yes. She's someone I know.
She was more than happy just to work with me.
I was told in the last report...
she was a talent from Washington University.
You're from the same university.
That's right. But we didn't get to know each other because of that.
We're more like close friends now.
It's not easy to win your heart.
This woman, Oh Se Rin, must be extraordinary.
Here. You have a good team now,
so show off your full competence.
Get recognized both inside and outside of the company.
Yes. I definitely will do that.
Once again, I'm sorry.
I'm terribly sorry for getting the wrong idea.
Don't worry about it. When I put myself in your shoes,
it was only natural for you to misunderstand.
Thanks for understanding.
Oh, that reminds me. I handed that photo to Chairman Pham.
Is that so? Chairman Pham must've been glad.
He was.
I have one more piece of news for you.
You've been hired as one of my team members.
Really? Does that mean I get to work with you?
That's right.
You can start working next week.
The conditions are mostly in your favor.
Let's keep having fun even at work, okay?
Thanks, Ae Ra.
I'm really looking forward to our future.
(Congratulations on your first day!)
Oh Se Rin!
Congratulations to the heiress Oh Se Rin...
on her first holy day of work!
Se Rin. I'm moved to the point of shedding tears.
Here. This is for you, Se Rin.
It's a congratulatory gift.
A gift? But you didn't have to.
But it's your first day of work. I wanted to give you something.
Accept it, Se Rin. Go ahead and open it.
Mom put a lot of thought into choosing it.
Oh, my goodness. Seriously?
They say nice shoes lead you to good places.
I hope only good things happen to you in those shoes.
It's gorgeous.
Thank you.
I'm glad that you like it.
You'll be late. Hurry up and leave.
Okay. I'm off.
(Congratulations on your first day!)
Good luck!
Hello, my name is Oh Se Rin. Today is my first day here.
Please take care of me.
Nice to meet you, Se Rin.
Please take care of me too.
Your desk is over there.
If you need anything, ask the team members. They'll help you out.
I would love to guide you myself,
but I have an internal interview today.
That's all right, Ms. Joo.
- Ms. Joo. - Good morning, Director Nam.
Good morning.
The director came just in time.
Director Nam.
This is Oh Se Rin. She'll be working here starting today.
I see. Hi. I'm Nam Yu Jin.
Se Rin?
Hi. I'm Oh Se Rin.
Ms. Joo has told me a lot about you.
Please support her well from now on.
Yes. I will give it my all.
By the way, what brings you here, Director Nam?
I must discuss something with you.
Let's talk in my office.
Get back to work.
Yu Jin, what do you suddenly have to discuss? What's going on?
I heard this from the Law Department.
My grandpa wanted to recruit my brother-in-law...
as their senior manager.
Your brother-in-law?
Gyeo Ul's older brother?
And? Did he say yes?
No, he turned it down.
Darn it. I should have made sure that he never got out of jail.
Why did those two settle the case and disappear?
Do you know anything?
No, I haven't heard any updates since then,
and they never contacted me either.
What if Young Jun finds them...
and pries into that incident?
Those two don't know who we are,
so even if he searched, he wouldn't get to us.
Yes, I'm waiting at the spot you told me.
Thank you for doing this favor, Detective. Goodbye.
- Sounds great. - Right?
Hey.
You two know me, don't you?
Darn it.
Why did you do that to me?
Why did you frame me?
We just got paid to do someone's bidding.
Someone's bidding?
Who put you up for this?
We don't know that either.
That makes no sense.
Tell me now. Who put you up for this?
Darn it.
We don't know!
We couldn't even get paid because we dropped your charges.
It only made the police go up in our business.
That time makes me furious every time I think of it.
Do you expect me to believe this?
Yes, because we don't know.
We dropped your charges, so just be happy with that.
Anyway, we don't know a thing,
so don't ever come looking for us again.
Babe, let's go.
Darn it.
Who put them up for this?
And why me?
You just got us a deal on which we had been...
pouring our hearts and souls for years to seal.
Could you kindly share if you have any secrets?
I'm not sure.
I wouldn't say it's a secret.
I always believe the foundation and the most important thing...
in every aspect of life is to earn the heart of another.
I think that was the bull's eye.
Yes, I see.
That's all for the interview. Let's move on to the photo shoot.
Sure.
Wait a second.
Let's see.
- You've got something here. - What?
Thanks.
They're now making their relationship obvious.
What if they actually get married?
No way.
His wife may be hospitalized, but she's still alive.
Right, I heard this from the Secretary's Office.
Director Nam recently stopped paying his wife's hospital bills.
What? You two stopped paying for the hospital?
Someone wants to sponsor her medical expenses?
Who is it?
I see.
I'll think about it and get back to you.
Gil Ja, what was that?
Someone wants to sponsor Gyeo Ul's medical expenses? Who?
They can't tell us who it is,
but it's someone who has continuously donated there.
She once had a daughter around Gyeo Ul's age,
so she wants to sponsor a patient around her age.
Really? Hyun Tae must be looking after us on the other side.
Gil Ja, you should have accepted it!
But still, I don't know who this is.
It's kind of awkward just to accept this money.
Goodness, what if she moves on and sponsors someone else?
Gil Ja, call back now and accept the offer.
That way, you'll put less burden on Young Jun's shoulders.
Yes, you're right.
I should think of Young Jun too.
Hold on.
Hello? Is this the hospital?
Yes, please make sure nobody knows that I'm sponsoring the hospital.
My gosh. Ms. Joo graduated from Washington University?
Why didn't she tell anybody about her good educational background?
Right? Anyone who graduated from that school is a total elite.
Why did she work as a secretary?
Did Ms. Joo's interview go well?
Yes.
Se Rin, you also graduated from Washington University, right?
Then are you and Ms. Joo alumnae?
By any chance, were you two acquainted in school?
Hey, why are you all gathered around?
We were asking Se Rin...
if you two knew each other back at Washington University.
Ms. Joo, have you seen Se Rin on the campus?
About that, I studied there as an undergraduate,
and she went to the graduate school, so we never ran into each other.
Hee Yeon, do you have the files I asked for this morning?
I'll put it together and give it to you now.
You said you knew someone at the TV station, right?
Can you ask that person...
to let Joo Ae Ra appear in one of their TV shows?
Put a huge focus on her studies at Washington University.
But you already confirmed in the US that she didn't go there.
Yes, but she insists that she graduated from there.
She can feel free to lie until the very end.
In the end, the lies she told will find their way back to her.
You're right. Shows on businesses have...
lots of graduates from Washington University.
Her fake credentials will be exposed soon.
Please do that for me.
- Se Rin. - Hey.
Can you find my Rapunzel doll?
Your doll?
Yes, up on the shelf,
in the box?
Okay, I got it.
Are you all right?
Yes, I'm fine.
When did you get here?
Me? I just came in.
Ha Neul said you went to the storage to find her doll.
I see. It's in that box.
Can you get it for her?
We just got paid to do someone's bidding.
Who put them up for something like that?
- Aunt Mal Ja. - Young Jun.
Why? What is it?
Well, here's something...
I thought you should know.
I found out why Yu Jin wants to divorce Gyeo Ul.
I think it's because of Ms. Joo.
Ms. Joo?
Yes, I heard this at YJ's retail shop.
Those two are dating right now,
and there's a rumor in their office that they'll get married soon.
What?
So those two were the ones who put them up for that job?
It must be shocking for you too.
I couldn't tell Gil Ja because I knew it would shock her.
Young Jun, what should we do?
Aunt Mal Ja, I'll find out if everything is true.
Don't tell Mom.
Okay, I won't.
Why did you want to see me at this hour?
Let me ask you directly.
Are you dating Yu Jin?
Why do you ask?
Because I heard a rumor that you and Yu Jin are dating.
Yes, it's true.
Director Nam and I are in love.
How long has this been going on?
Did it begin before Gyeo Ul's accident?
I guess you want to see me as some kind of adulteress,
but I'm not that low.
And Gyeo Ul has been hospitalized for five years now.
It's about time Director Nam met someone else.
So?
Are you going to marry Yu Jin?
Yes. If I could,
I'd like to get married to him.
Was that why you hired a couple to brand me as an attacker...
to make Gyeo Ul get a divorce?
I understand that this situation is infuriating.
But what possibly made you think and say that?
I've had enough of your nonsense.
Don't call me ever again.
How did Gyeo Ul's brother find out?
Forget it. He was going to find out eventually.
This did the job.
Hello?
Yes, I'm Joo Ae Ra. Who's calling?
I'm Han Jae Sung, producer of KBC's "Economy Magazine."
The upcoming episode...
is about the US economy,
so it will be hosted with people who studied abroad.
I'm calling to cast you as a panelist, Ms. Joo.
"People who studied abroad?"
Yes. I heard you graduated from Washington University.
That's true.
But I don't want to appear on a TV show.
I'm hanging up.
What? She refused to be on TV?
Got it.
Joo Ae Ra. You must be scared...
your fake academic background will get busted.
(YJ Group)
Let's end today's meeting here.
Great work, everyone.
Oh, right, Ms. Joo. My friend works as a producer at KBC.
She told me you turned down being on TV.
Ms. Joo. Isn't appearing in a TV show a golden chance?
Did you really turn it down?
Yes. You see...
Being on TV makes me feel a bit uncomfortable.
I heard that the producer in charge was at a big loss.
The show needed people who studied abroad,
so he really wanted someone as talented as Ms. Joo to be on it.
"People who studied abroad?"
No wonder all those who appeared on that show looked smart.
I agree. You should've accepted the offer, Ms. Joo.
I'm sure you'll look really pretty on camera.
Think about it again.
I think it's a great chance...
to promote the company as well as show off your abilities.
Oh, well. It's all right.
And even if I want to be on the show, I can't.
It's airing tonight, so the producer must've asked someone else.
It's not too late if you give me the okay sign.
The truth is, the producer had asked my friend...
to have me persuade you as he hadn't asked anyone else yet.
Is that so? That's great.
Then I'll let my friend know right away that you'll be on the show.
Oh, okay.
She still hasn't read my message.
(Joo Ae Ra)
(Joo Ae Ra: Together with my soulmate)
What? There's a comment on it.
(How are you? I was suddenly reminded of you.)
(jjung22, March 22, 2023)
Is she Jang Mi's friend?
Right. This person might know about Joo Ae Ra.
Welcome. How may I help you?
Oh, I have something to ask.
By any chance, do you know Joo Ae Ra?
Excuse me? "Joo Ae Ra?"
In short, you can't get in touch with Ae Ra, right?
Yes. That was why I left that comment on her social media.
By the way, if you don't mind me asking,
why are you looking for her?
I must meet her for something.
If you get a hold of her, please let me know.
Okay, I will.
Then I'll wait for your call.
I'm sure I brought it with me.
Where is that contract?
Yes. I found it.
Ha Neul must've taken it out of your bag again.
Okay. I'll bring it to you now. All right. Bye.
- Oh, Tae Yang! - Hey, Uncle.
Gosh, good timing.
I'm sorry, but could you take this to Se Rin's workplace?
She said it was something important. But I've got my part-time job.
Okay. Leave it to me.
Did you get a part-time job, Uncle?
Yes. It's a minor role in a TV show.
A muscular man was needed, and I've got some muscles.
See this?
(YJ Group)
(To: Joo Ae Ra, Jang Mi. I'm Seo Tae Yang.)
(I have something to ask. It's very important to me,)
(so please contact me once you read this message.)
It's still unread.
Yes, Producer. I'm on my way now.
I'll call you again once I get to the TV station.
Okay.
The door is opening.
(YJ Group)
Pardon me.
Nobody's here.
Which one's Se Rin's desk?
(Planning Team Senior Manager Joo Ae Ra)
"Joo Ae Ra?"
She has the same name as Jang Mi.
Oh, my goodness. What do I do?
Your expensive clothes got ruined.
I'm sorry. Let me pay for the dry cleaning fee.
No, it's okay. These didn't cost that much.
I can wash them at home, so don't worry about it.
Hey. What do you think you're doing?
Don't you know this elevator is only for VIPs?
Well, the other elevator is under maintenance.
Then take that after the maintenance is over.
You have not only a pretty face but also a warm heart.
Thank you.
- Se Rin. - Oh, Tae Yang.
Uncle told me to deliver this to you.
Thanks. And I'm sorry you had to come here when you were busy.
Don't worry. I was on my way to work.
But are you all right?
About what?
Oh, you mean my clothes? It's fine.
I need to attend a meeting now.
- I'll see you at home. Bye. - Okay, bye.
I heard you majored in economics at Washington University.
Recently, the constrictive global financial conditions in the US...
seem to have imposed quite a heavy burden on our economy.
What do you think about this?
First of all, I think both Korea and the US...
should strengthen the cooperation related to the financial...
and foreign exchange markets.
If financial instability worsens,
the two countries should confirm whether they are ready...
to cooperate in implementing...
the liquidity provision system and continuing the related discussions.
- Oh, gosh. - Lastly,
- Ms. Joo's glowing on TV. - what's your opinion on...
- No wonder Yu Jin fell for her. - the growing uncertainty...
in the global real economy and financial markets?
Goodness. Why did you turn it off? We were all watching it.
It was boring.
And since when did you start watching...
"Economy Magazine," Young Ran?
What? I'm the wife of YJ Group's chairman.
I watch those shows too.
Turn it back on.
Oh my!
What are you doing?
Father, say something.
That's enough.
We're done watching TV for the day. Bring me a cup of tea.
Good grief. Why are you with him?
Is it because you don't want to watch Ms. Joo?
I mean, she's so smart and talented,
so she'll be a perfect spouse for Yu Jin...
He wants a cup of tea.
Cut it out and make some tea for him.
Okay.
But I still think it's not fair to hate someone for no reason...
even though she's satisfactory in every way.
These days, we're facing troubles such as the energy crisis...
and government bonds issued by developing nations.
Such an economic downturn is always lurking around the corner,
so I believe we must continue to make efforts...
- Her voice sounds familiar. - to communicate...
and cooperate relentlessly.
I was only a student who studied this in school,
so I don't think I can share any further opinions.
I see. Thank you for your answer.
Yes, Uncle Young Soo.
Tae Yang, are you still out working?
Can you pick me up on the way?
- I had fun. - Okay.
- All right, Uncle Young Soo. - Thank you for coming.
That's all for tonight's "Economy Magazine."
Gosh, where is he?
My gosh, my stomach hurts so much.
I can't wait anymore.
Uncle Young Soo!
He said he would wait here.
Where is he?
Yes, Yu Jin. Did I do okay on TV?
I'll have a glass of beer with the director and the writer.
Okay, bye.
Jang Mi?
Jang Mi, it's you, isn't it?
(Congratulations on your first day!)
(Woman in a Veil)
Is this talking about Ms. Joo?
I need a diploma from Washington University.
Is this a real diploma?
You must be afraid your fake credentials will be exposed.
It's me, Seo Tae Yang.
I'm no longer living as Jang Mi.
I don't want you to come looking for me again.
The moment you went on TV,
you stepped right onto the stage I built for you.