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Only 20 percent of your marketing budget.

Just that 20 percent will be enough.

This was Kang Woo Il from Brain.

(THE IDEAL BOSS, KANG WOO IL)

But I heard a strange rumor.

The top floor of your office. What is he like?

(THE MYSTERIOUS BOSS, EUN HWAN GI)

He usually just stays in his office all night.

(WHO IS HE?)

Whatever goes in there...

never leaves that room.

(HE COOKS ALONE, )

(EATS ALONE, )

(AND EXERCISES ALONE.)

(HE DANCES ALONE?)

(I DO EVERYTHING ALONE.)

Hello, everyone. I'm a new member of the Brain family as of today.

I'm the newly hired Chae Ro Woon.

Nice to meet you all!

(A SUSPICIOUS-LOOKING NEW HIRE, CHAE RO WOON, APPROACHES HWAN GI.)

Mr. Eun?

I'll take all of them down,

including that psychopath's dad who put a silver spoon in his mouth.

Oh, it's him.

Is it true that you were abusive toward your secretary?

(HWAN GI IS IN A BIND DUE TO WHAT RO WOON DISCLOSED TO THE MEDIA.)

Please say a few words.

I have a disorder that prevents me from interacting...

I mean, I have extreme difficulty interacting with people.

I'm really sorry...

for giving you a hard time.

Regardless... Regardless of my intention,

I ended up hurting someone.

I can do it. I have to.

I can do it.

Why did you come down here?

I'll admit my fault...

- honestly. - It might...

bring what happened three years ago to light.

Will you be honest about that, too?

Is that what you're scared of?

Just by watching,

you can't protect anyone.

(THE UNSPEAKABLE SECRET OF 3 YEARS AGO)

Aren't you uncomfortable here?

I feel at ease when I'm with people whom I don't care much about.

When I'm with people whom I care about,

I get more uncomfortable.

Here.

Then...

shall we go now?

Already?

If you're okay with it,

I'd like to have coffee.

Oh, right. If that's the case...

I'll get caramel macchiato.

Well... Next time...

Next time...

"Next time", "later", and "some other time".

I hate using such vague expressions.

How can I show her that I'm serious and that this isn't just empty talk?

Shall I open up my diary and start moving my schedule around?

No, I shouldn't.

That will make her uncomfortable.

Please go on.

When you're free, let's...

How about movies...

It's almost time.

You should get going, Mr. Eun.

I must've looked like a fool.

No.

It was also great that you ordered the type of coffee girls like.

I got this because I like it.

When you ask her out for a movie,

try not to put too much meaning into it.

Do it casually.

That way, she'll feel less uncomfortable.

Casually.

Okay.

I shouldn't wear this, right?

Just wear what you feel most comfortable in...

if you care about the person you're going to meet.

Oh, really?

All right, then.

Well, those flowers...

It might be a bit too much.

Take it.

Thank you for your help.

Oh, no problem.

You still wear that?

It's been so long,

Yun Jung.

You haven't changed one bit.

Since you're always wrapped in those blackout curtains,

you probably get no exposure to UV rays.

What shall we get?

Caramel macchiato?

I want americano.

Really?

Me, too.

Did you come empty-handedly?

I thought you'd at least show up with flowers.

Flowers...

You had a crush on me back in college.

- I did? - Am I wrong?

Never mind, then.

I liked you.

It can be this easy. I don't know why I played so hard to get.

Hang out with me once in a while.

All my friends got married while I was in the US.

I have no one to hang out with.

You have no one except Woo Il, as always, don't you?

Right.

Should we...

- go to a movie... - Instead of a movie,

buy my paintings. You have a lot of money.

What?

Stop by at my gallery some time.

All right. I'll do that.

You're back, Mr. Eun.

I'm sorry.

Well...

My shoes are worn out.

They've been making too much noise.

I was worried it'd bother you.

I thought nail polish might reduce the noise.

I'm sorry.

Did you meet her?

Yes.

Thanks to you.

Did you meet Yun Jung?

I did.

Hey.

Didn't you make a fool of yourself?

- Make a fool of myself? - Did you do anything embarrassing?

- What? - I'm jealous.

Can I borrow Ji Hye?

That's absurd.

Why do you call her Ji Hye?

It's her name.

She's not my secretary. You're not letting me borrow her, either.

Why are you glaring at me?

I need a dating coach to make your sister happier.

It bothers me that you think you can borrow her.

She's a nice person.

I know.

She puts up with you.

It's 14 to 14.

Hwan Gi was very thankful.

You must have given him some good advice.

I didn't do much.

I think your advice will be more helpful.

Hwan Gi never listens to me.

Woo Il.

Mother.

I've been waiting for you.

Really?

Let's go up.

What brings you here?

You just wait. I have big news.

Big news?

- Have some tea. - Okay.

Propose to her.

- Sorry? - Propose to Yi Soo...

properly.

Girls care about formalities.

I don't know what you're...

Her father gave his permission.

He was not sure because you're from an orphanage,

but I used my beauty to persuade him.

Give me a compliment.

So suddenly?

Everyone knew that you two will get married eventually.

It was just a matter of time.

What is this?

I thought you'd love it. You seem unmoved.

It's just that I'm feeling a bit puzzled.

Are you Hwan Gi?

We're finally becoming a family.

It's so pretty.

I'd love to wear it on Christmas Eve.

It's going to be a special day.

Propose to Yi Soo...

properly.

I'm home.

You're back.

Did you buy new shoes?

Well, yes.

Let me try.

There you go again.

You'll break your sister's stuff again.

Then...

buy me this one instead.

What?

Isn't it so pretty?

I have a really important audition after this performance.

If I wear this to the audition, I think people will...

recognize my worth.

Stop the nonsense.

When are you going to grow up?

Why did you give her all the good genes in the first place?

With my mediocre looks, I need to put a lot of effort...

to make people barely notice me.

She works for a big company.

She can buy new shoes whenever she wants.

Buy me this, will you?

Please.

Will you?

I'd love to.

I'll definitely buy it for you some time...

when I can afford it.

Fold it.

All right.

Let's see.

It looks good on you.

Isn't the color too showy?

Go for it. Don't hesitate.

There.

Let me come close.

Okay.

Go for it. Don't hesitate.

It's americano.

Hey.

I'll take this one.

Just because I asked you to buy a painting,

you actually did it?

I feel bad now.

No, I really like it.

Send it to my office.

Let's take it slow.

Isn't your head cold?

Make some time for me two days from now.

It's Christmas Eve.

Buy me wine. I'll buy you dinner.

What is it? Am I too forward?

I learned with age...

that being forward with what I want as a woman...

is the easiest and fastest way.

You want to see me...

on Christmas Eve?

Buy me a present, too. Something that's not too expensive.

But it has to be pretty.

The flowers are pretty.

Is this the one you picked?

Yes.

Please pack it well since he will propose with it.

Yes, Ma'am.

Do you need anything else?

No, I'm all right.

Sir.

- You're here. - Yes.

It's nothing particular, but it's Christmas soon.

Is there anything you want?

No, Sir.

It's not like that.

It must be hard to assist the penthouse ruler.

This is a reward for doing a great job.

Tell me.

Well, then...

Give me money.

- Money? - Yes.

Money. Give me a lot of it.

What will you use it for?

I'll give it to the orphanage.

- Orphanage? - Yes.

White Cloud Orphanage.

I'm home.

What about dinner?

What about you? Did you eat?

Your eldest is a saint.

She's looking out for you first.

Of course she is.

She's always looking after the orphans, too.

Gosh.

It's so cold.

Here comes the noisy and distracted one.

- I'm cold. - Are you?

- What about dinner? - I'm hungry. Give me food.

Mom, give me food.

Gosh.

Are you sure they're both yours?

Were you two talking behind my back again?

Gosh.

Don't be rude to them.

What kind of father lets his daughter talk like that?

Your sister is too nice to say anything to you.

Where did you learn your manners?

That hurts. I'm sorry.

No, she's cute and pretty.

You're pretty. You are.

They said I'm pretty.

Gosh.

What are you drawing?

Of what someone is looking at.

Someone?

Did you get a boyfriend?

What?

No way.

It's just...

someone at work.

You're dating someone at work? Is he hot?

I said it's not like that.

Gosh.

Come watch my show together.

Since you're too nice, I have to check him for you.

It's the last show on Christmas Eve. You know that, right?

I even have lines this time.

You have to come.

Our names together mean "Wise".

I'm nothing without you.

You know that, right?

- Please come. - Okay.

- Please. - That tickles.

All right, all right.

I'll go even if it's by myself.

Here.

- I promise. - You promised.

Happy?

I'd like it better if you brought your boyfriend.

I told you it's not like that.

You're lying.

I'm not. Stop tickling me.

Come here.

- All right, I'm sorry. - Come here.

Hello, Sir.

Sir. Wait.

My sister is performing at W Art Hall.

Tomorrow is the last performance, so I should go.

I see. You can leave early tomorrow.

It's Christmas Eve.

Buy me wine. I'll buy you dinner.

Alone with me...

on Christmas Eve?

Yes! Yes! Yes!

Yes!

I'm... I'm sorry.

We'll get a painting...

delivered from a gallery in the morning.

I see.

The gallery where she works at?

Yes.

It's Christmas Eve tomorrow.

We're going to meet.

What kind of present would be good?

I'll look into it and get you a list.

- Thank you. - Okay.

Continue...

Did you see?

Did she see me?

Mr. Eun,

can I see you at the lounge?

Hello. Is he inside?

Yes.

Did something good happen?

I'm...

getting married.

Congratulations.

With whom?

It's a secret for now.

I'll make sure to send you an invitation.

It's finally tomorrow.

I'm so nervous.

Are you that happy? You've known him for 20 years.

Of course I'm happy.

I've been head over heels for Woo Il for almost 20 years.

I even have the entire date planned out.

We're going to watch a musical at W Art Hall,

and he'll propose to me afterwards.

Hey, calm down.

W Art Hall?

My sister is doing a musical at W Art Hall.

W Art Hall...

What are you thinking about?

- I heard someone's in that musical. - Who?

Just someone my acquaintance knows.

What's the matter with you?

This will look too much like a joke, right?

Shall I just show him anyway?

No, I shouldn't.

It might make him uncomfortable.

You keep fiddling with that. What is it?

What's inside? I'm curious.

It's nothing.

It's really nothing special.

Then I can see what's inside, right?

Did you draw this yourself?

Yes.

I just doodled a little.

- Can I have this? - Pardon?

No, you can't.

Is this for someone?

Not at all.

That's not the case, but...

Then let me have it. I want it.

It's not good enough to be given to anyone.

I'm sorry.

I sent your Christmas gift to the orphanage.

I think I deserve a gift for dong a good deed.

I just really like this.

Well... Mr. Kang.

It's nothing. Never mind.

Then you're giving this to me, right?

This is such a great drawing.

Where did you wander off to during your work hours?

I had to meet with a reporter.

Do you think it's okay to idle around and slack off...

now that I've given you permission to marry my daughter?

I want Hwan Gi to get married first.

The girl he's seeing these days. What does she do?

I heard she went to college with you guys.

Pardon?

How do you know that?

Well, I heard it from Yi Soo.

I don't think she knows.

Hwan Gi wanted to keep it from his family.

Are you interrogating me or what?

You come from nothing. I see that you've gotten all big-headed.

At this rate, you'll want to eat up Brain in no time.

Listen. Don't forget that I'm keeping a watchful eye on you.

Okay.

I want a report on the girl Hwan Gi is seeing.

Yes, Sir.

You don't need to see me out. Don't bother.

Hey, Hwan Gi. By any chance, did you tell Yi Soo...

I'll call you back later.

Listen. Don't forget that I'm keeping a watchful eye on you.

Mr. Kang, are you all right?

You made it.

I can't really drink.

Did something bad happen?

It's a bug.

I found it underneath my office desk.

Even when everyone ridiculed me...

and said that it's only a strategic relationship created out of need,

I kept insisting that they're my family...

and that our relationship is nothing but genuine.

Mr. Kang, I think you should go home now.

My home?

Shall we?

Can you take me home?

I'm sure you know where it is.

I heard you've visited many times.

White Cloud Orphanage.

It's been so long since I said the name out loud.

I was never ashamed of my home.

I wanted to be able to talk about it proudly without any shame.

Why did I become so ashamed of it?

Could it be because I haven't been able to talk about it?

Or...

did I choose not to talk about it because I was ashamed of it?

Mr. Kang.

Mr. Kang...

Ji Hye.

There's something I want to give you.

How could someone like me...

How could I...

It's an unbelievable mistake.

I think I made a huge mistake.

Don't say that.

(YI SOO)

Yes?

Hey.

I'm sorry,

but I don't think I can give you...

- the necklace. - The necklace?

I never asked you to give me a necklace.

I just wanted to look pretty in front of you in it.

I never asked you to buy it for me.

Why would I pressure you like that?

I just came to buy that necklace for myself.

I'll propose to you myself.

I'm going to be as pretty as I can be today,

so you better be ready for it.

Can I look at this necklace?

The man that came with you before...

bought the necklace saying he will propose.

Pardon?

You two came together a few days ago, right?

I remember you because you two looked so good together.

He came to buy it the day after.

I don't think I can give you the necklace.

That's impossible.

You must be mistaken.

I'm sorry to interrupt.

If you don't have anything else for me, I'll get...

Come in.

Sir...

Is there something you want to say to me?

My sister is performing at W Art Hall.

Tomorrow is the last performance, so I should go.

I even planned out our date.

We'll watch a musical at the W Art Hall,

then I'll officially propose to him.

You seem to be feeling down today.

Did I do something wrong? If you would tell me...

I lost one of my cuff links.

I don't have a pair anymore.

Will you find me the same one?

- Right now? - Right now.

You don't wear dress shirts very often.

If you can tell me when you plan on wearing one...

Right now.

I said, right now.

Yes, Sir. Right away...

I understand.

Yes. I'm sorry, Ro Woon.

I don't think I can keep my promise.

Even if I can't make it, perform your best.

I know, I know.

You work at the best PR agency in Korea.

You work for the big boss at the best PR agency.

Are you trying to boast?

Mom and Dad only care about you. They don't care about my musical.

I don't need flowers. I want you to come.

- I'm sorry. - It's okay.

(FLOWER BOSS, FLOWER DELIVERY SERVICE)

Yes, is this flower delivery service?

Where are you?

Actually...

I'm sorry, but today won't work.

It's Christmas Eve.

It's a special day.

Then will you wait a little for me?

Take your time. I'll wait.

I'll wait for you on the rooftop.

I'll wait,

so please come even if you're late.

What kind of employee bothers her boss on a day like this?

I'm hungry.

I think...

I have to go back to the office.

I'm sorry.

All right.

I'm okay.

Hwan Gi.

Why are you here?

Aren't you supposed to be with Yi Soo right now?

I saw you and Ms. Chae in your car.

What's going on between you two?

- What are you talking about? - What's going on?

What?

- It was a mistake. - A mistake?

I drank too much that day.

I was feeling unsure with the wedding coming up.

It's not because of Yi Soo.

You know guys can make a mistake.

Woo Il.

Ji Hye, I mean, Ms. Chae came on to me first.

What kind of guy would resist that? Ji Hye, I mean, Ms. Chae came on to me first.

What kind of guy would resist that?

What happened is...

Father...

Ms. Chae.

- Thank you. - Great job, everyone.

- Great job. - Thank you.

We made it.

My dear sister.

I love you, Ro Woon.

Why did I do that?

She must have felt sorry, too.

Hello.

This is her number.

Hello?

Wait for me, Ji Hye.

You shouldn't leave yet.

Please wait for me.

Don't go, Ji Hye.

I'm sorry.

Don't go.

Don't go.

I haven't been able to apologize to you yet.

You're the most precious thing to me, too.

You shouldn't leave like this.

You shouldn't...

(SECRETARY CHAE JI HYE)

Her shoes are not here.

Why aren't they here?

I'll definitely buy it for you some time when I can afford it.

What... What should I do, Hwan Gi?

What am I to do, Hwan Gi?

If Father finds out...

If people find out, I'll...

Is that what you're worried about?

If people will find out?

Will you be okay?

Even if Yi Soo finds out?

Please help me this once.

We're friends, Hwan Gi.

Please save me.

Get up.

Hwan Gi, please.

As long as you and I keep our mouths shut...

If you could do that...

Fine.

All right.

Let's pretend I'm responsible for it.

What?

I'm actually partly responsible, too.

- Hwan Gi. - Tell Father it's my fault.

Tell him it's all my fault.

Tell him that I gave her a hard time.

Well...

I... I will...

I'll do everything in my power to make sure the word doesn't get out.

Your father will also use all of his connections to do just that.

Leave.

Hey, wait. And...

Let's not tell anyone else...

that she jumped from this office.

It could turn into a big problem, you know.

Just leave.

I'm so sorry.

Get out.

I'm really sorry.

Goodness...

(CEO EUN HWAN GI)

My deepest condolences.

This won't be enough to console you, but...

I knew this would be the case.

You're trying to bribe us not to talk.

Something must have happened to her at work.

We did a thorough investigation on our part, but there's no reason...

That's why it looks even more suspicious.

She died.

But there's no reason. There's no explanation whatsoever.

She jumped off the building.

How can there be no articles about it?

They're saying...

that Ji Hye suffered from depression.

Does that make any sense to you?

(A SECRETARY AT BRAIN JUMPED TO HER DEATH.)

(WE DEMAND THE TRUTH TO BE TOLD!)

Thank you.

Mom.

The porridge is ready.

Here it comes.

Mom.

Mom, we're out of kimchi.

Shouldn't we make kimchi soon?

Shall I go buy some if you're too tired?

We no longer have anyone...

that will eat kimchi.

(HAIRCUTS, BLOW DRY, SHAVING)

(NEW YORK BARBERSHOP)

I'm...

I'm...

Well...

I am...

I'm stepping out for a cigarette.

Sorry, you have something here.

I'm sorry.

Yes!

I'm sorry.

- Did you see? - Yes.

Continue...

I lost one of my cuff links.

I don't have a pair anymore.

Will you find me the same one?

- Right now? - Right now.

(NEW YORK BARBERSHOP)

Our names together mean "Wise".

I'm nothing without you. You know that, right?

Ms. Chae Ro Woon?

Again?

Excuse me.

Who...

Who sent these?

I'm not allowed to tell you.

I'm sorry.

Wait.

On behalf of the one who's left,

I've been watching her for three years.

But...

If you just stand there and watch,

nothing will happen.

Just by watching,

you can't protect anyone.

I'm tired.

That's what I should say.

While trying to take revenge,

I caused other people trouble.

I didn't mean to.

I did take revenge in the end.

I think I did.

But it doesn't feel right.

It wasn't very satisfying.

I don't feel good at all.

How should I put it?

I feel very...

Very...

sorry.

I'm sorry.

That's what I should say.

(MY SHY BOSS)

- Workshop? - The team members will...

turn Mr. Eun into an ideal leader.

- Change Eun Hwan Gi. - I'm not going.

- Mr. Kang... - Stop it!

Can I really change?

If all I have to do is move my body, I might be able to do it. Let's try.

Wrong. We're running out of time. Next question.

Wrong. Sadly, wrong again.

Boss, do you love me?

No, I don't like her.

I just worry about her.

I like you.