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Cheers.

That hits the spot.

They're here.

What's wrong? Sit and have a drink.

If this is the setting, let's talk later.

Can't you be considerate of me? I'm a busy man.

- Let's talk here. - She'll feel uncomfortable.

- Wait outside. - No.

I'm the senior manager of the Operations Department.

It's my job to make a contract with him.

Where's the new contract?

500,000 dollars is too much to offer.

And why are you drinking hard liquor when you have hemorrhoids?

Take a seat first.

Stay outside for a second, girls.

I guess you can't pay me 500,000 dollars.

Now do you know how it feels to have fluid in your knee joints?

If you do, you might bring me a revised contract.

What a joke.

Hey, senior manager. You just crossed the line!

You crossed the line first!

We're breaking off the contract,

and we're not interested in making another offer.

And that's that.

Shoot.

Darn it.

I know you're mad, but don't do anything...

that could hurt the players.

Mr. Baek.

You only have one suit,

and he poured the drink on your pants.

I got mad, that's why.

These pants aren't that expensive.

I know that. They look cheap...

Are you going to trade him too?

Let's go.

Mr. Baek.

We'll take a break from salary negotiations today.

What should we do, then?

The second-round pick is coming up soon.

Please focus on that.

Do you have something else to do?

I'm going to make a trip to Seoul.

Is it something important?

We need to hurry and finish signing with the players.

We have a few who haven't signed yet.

It must be important if I'm going at a time like this.

It got them stuck, you know.

By the way, about your backup catcher...

What? What about my backup catcher?

You scouted Lee Kang Sik...

from Gangwon High School, and you're training him well.

But don't you think Lee Kang Sik deserves an opportunity too?

Are you studying Vikings?

How do you even know the names of our second-tier players?

I better hurry up and finish my meal so I can go.

Do you have any other meetings?

I do. I have to meet someone important.

Is there someone more important than me?

Is it someone I know too?

Tell me the first letter of their name.

One...

Of course, you'd never tell me.

- Thank you. - No problem.

- Here. Let's drink. - Okay.

(General Manager of Pelicans, Oh Sa Hun)

Kill Chang Ju. Is he any good?

Not as good as Miles.

You're a trickster.

Who are you thinking about on our team?

Gosh, you're so straightforward.

Why else would you come here for a drink when we aren't close?

A second backup catcher.

We have a few good catchers.

Is that all?

A backup outfielder.

A multiplayer infielder.

Seo Young Ju, Kwak Han Young,

and the other outfielders aren't signing their contracts?

Well...

That's interesting.

Shall we compare our cards then?

Before the second draft, the Analysis Department...

should write up a list of players we must keep.

- Okay. - Minus the common denominators.

Just a moment.

Mr. Baek assigned the positions of the players we'll recruit.

Catcher, outfielder, multiplayer infielder.

- A multiplayer infielder? - Yes.

A multiplayer... Let's see...

What are you doing?

Jae Hee.

Yes?

- What? - The player positions...

that Mr. Baek prioritized.

Is that accurate?

Then what? Would I have made up something like that?

Did you see the assistant manager text someone as soon as he heard?

It was so obvious.

Do you want me to apprehend him right now?

No.

Hey.

Don't those positions belong to the players we haven't yet signed?

Wow. They'd be feeling antsy if they were to hear that.

- My goodness. - Hello.

Why are you all gathered when you just have to wait?

Sit down.

Do you know they'll replace us first in the second draft?

Where'd you hear that?

The Scouting Department.

Why would you take the time to look into that?

Do you know that...

Mr. Baek is meeting the Vikings' and Pelicans' general managers?

Yes, I heard.

He's asking them only about our three positions.

Pour me a drink.

Oh Sa Hun would never fall for Baek Seung Soo's tricks,

and Baek Seung Soo's tough as well.

Would those two reach an agreement?

What about Kim Jong Mu?

Kim Jong Mu's already getting mocked...

by Baek Seung Soo for replacing...

Kang Doo Ki with Lim Dong Gyu.

Would he sign a deal?

If I sign for the amount that Mr. Baek offers,

will this end quicker?

Why? Do you want to end it quicker?

To train in peace and...

Hey. That's the slave mentality.

If that's how you think, you won't get a raise.

You know that...

us three can't play anywhere else.

We're only key players because we play for the Dreams.

I'll be a free agent after just one year.

I moved into my new apartment just four months ago.

My kids have new friends and won't move back to Seoul.

If I move to Seoul now, I'll have to live alone.

I'm here because Vikings' head coach Mr. Choi hates me.

If I go back there, I'll have to retire.

Why not eat rice?

Seung Soo, at the second draft,

I'll make everyone say we nailed it.

(General Manager's Office)

Why are you here?

Mr. Baek had other business.

When will he return?

You have time to spare when we're so very busy.

Mr. Baek.

Mr. Jung Sun Gu.

Your agent won't let us meet.

Why are you here?

I'm here to exercise...

and discuss your pay.

I'm sorry but even if things don't work out,

I shouldn't do this.

Se Hyuk's my direct senior.

Why do you think Mr. Ko represents...

so many Dreams players instead of the free agents?

Gosh, the radish kimchi is amazing.

Do you sell this on the side?

Ms. Lee?

My goodness. Mr. Yeo Jae Wook.

What are you doing here? I'll join you.

I'm here to eat.

After a workout?

Yes.

Since we met, I'll pay for the meal.

No, I can pay for us both.

So... How are things going?

What do you mean?

The negotiations.

150,000 dollars?

Do you think this sum makes sense?

How much is Yoo Sung Gyum paid when he plays worse?

Yoo Sung Gyum did even worse two years ago. Do you know that?

You're right. All that is right.

But Yoo Sung Gyum plays for the Sabres.

He gets the championship premium.

Why play baseball if the team does poorly?

Then let me confirm.

You won't let us sign Jung Sun Gu...

for anything below 150,000 dollars. Is that it?

It's not even worth the seal.

(Baseball Player Contract, Jung Sun Gu, 110,000 dollars)

You're so cute, aren't you?

(Name: Jung Sun Gu)

Okay then. How much are you thinking for Yeo Jae Wook?

- Give me that. - This?

I can't.

Give it to me.

I really shouldn't.

Whatever.

(90,000 dollars)

90,000 dollars?

This is just wrong.

Is this some cattle market?

(Baseball Player Contract, 70,000 dollars)

(Name: Yeo Jae Wook)

Your handwriting is so cute.

Thank you.

Here's your coffee.

What's this? You know what I like.

Iced coffee, even in dead winter.

Yes, I know. I was afraid you'd freeze to death.

You should live long.

You've grown up.

Are you taking your formula?

We changed how we calculate the salary,

- so career and performance... - Hey.

Do you think I don't know how we did things last year?

You really do know everything.

But how do you know how we got our numbers?

Jae Hee.

Do you have the right to negotiate and sign?

Oh, sorry. Excuse me.

(Got Yeo Jae Wook's signature)

You have no respect for your elders.

Or rights.

I'm not polite either.

(Name: Kang Tae Min)

Why am I signing my contract at a Chinese restaurant?

Good. Let's eat.

Order something delicious, at least.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

Can we have an order of small-sized tangsuyuk?

(Name: Kwon Do Yul)

Take this.

- Go already. - Okay.

I understand.

Let's work hard.

I have no authority, so let's meet up with Mr. Baek next time.

I'll tell him what we've discussed today.

Now please leave.

I'm a busy man. You shouldn't do this to me.

Mr. Ko.

I have no authority over the final decision,

but I'm here as a negotiating agent of the general manager...

and the operations manager to meet the agent of the players.

I'll deliver your opinion thoroughly to them.

And...

you shouldn't let your emotions become your attitude.

How could you be so rude to me?

[VIU Ver] SBS E15 'Hot Stove League' "Loyalty" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

(Kang Tae Min)

I'm sorry, Se Hyuk. I signed the contract.

(Missing calls from Jung Sun Gu and Yeo Jae Wook)

Mr. Kwak.

I'm sorry to bother you this late.

You can talk to Se Hyuk.

How much more do you want?

Even if you keep doing this, I wouldn't know anything.

Talk to Agent Ko Se Hyuk.

Did you hear from him that we offered 200,000 dollars?

Yes.

Do you think it was right you rejected our offer?

Yes, I want more.

So there's no use in coming to see me.

Does this mean that you want to be compensated...

for your past contracts too?

Everyone else will do the same.

I don't know how this negotiation will turn out to be,

but from now on,

you should come to your senses... and negotiate yourself.

- You're here. - Hello.

We've signed contracts...

with everyone from Ko Se Hyuk except for Kwak Han Young.

- Not yet? - No.

Mr. Kwak is being nice to Ko Se Hyuk this time.

He must be aware that everyone signed the contracts except for him.

Mr. Ko might be more desperate now...

with only one player left on his side.

Did Mr. Baek...

offer 200,000 dollars?

Did he say that too?

You deserve more than that, punk.

I'm not that worth of a player.

Han Young.

You need to claim everything that you've compromised so far.

You're worth that much.

What? Did you get hurt?

Let me see.

I was sloppy with the scissors.

You should've been more careful.

Jin Woo?

What are you doing here?

Well, I want to learn a bit of this work.

- Aren't you going to play baseball? - Things happened.

I don't think this is right.

Haven't you negotiated with your salary yet?

He did.

They offered 50,000 dollars, so how could he sign that?

It means they want him out.

Do you want me to negotiate for you?

It doesn't matter who does the negotiation.

They just don't want me.

I heard from those who came to my restaurant,

and they were all upset about the stingy negotiation this time.

I guess the club is having a hard time financially.

Even so, they should spend their money on what they need.

50,000 dollars to you? That's ridiculous.

So work hard while you have a lot of chances.

You're another problem.

How could you retire just because your salary is low?

You're Jang Jin Woo, the pitcher with 19 wins.

Let's say I'm not a baseball player.

Getting paid 50,000 dollars a year is a large sum of money.

My family isn't going to starve to death without that money. I know.

But...

a salary can be an excuse to my family.

I can ask them to hang in there since I'm earning this much.

But now,

50,000 dollars isn't enough to be an excuse.

It's shameful.

Let me pour you a drink.

Hello? I wasn't asleep,

but what's the occasion late at this hour?

Well, our negotiation hasn't ended yet.

Of course, not.

You should be there yourself...

instead of playing cheap...

by sending someone without a say.

I'll see you tomorrow then.

Let's meet up tomorrow.

You're pretty good at your work.

With that clumsy young man at the desk.

I'm sure he wasn't clumsy.

Where's that clumsy guy?

Let's begin our negotiation.

I made it clear last time.

I'll never make it more than the amount I've offered.

How much will it satisfy Mr. Kwak?

And why are you doing this negotiation...

without taking even a penny?

Between the player who wants to get paid more...

and the club that wants to pay less,

you aren't even willing to take the commission as his agent.

Do you have a sacred sense of altruism or something?

Or...

is it that you have ulterior motives?

Are you interrogating me now?

Whatever I have in mind, your job is to negotiate.

Can I ask that clumsy guy for a cup of coffee?

That clumsy guy is busy right now.

You're training hard as expected.

What is it?

You know what. I'm here for the contract.

You have my agent, so why do you keep coming to me?

Because we want to talk to the person...

with the actual intention to sign.

Raise it.

Push again.

Push slowly.

And breathe out.

- Let's stop here. - Thank you.

Darn it. Why isn't the general manager here?

He only invests his energy on what's certain.

I deal with cases like this.

What, cases like this?

Mr. Seo.

You cannot change teams for seven years.

And even within that period, you can't change clubs...

without your club's consent.

It's absurd, isn't it?

That's the field you're in.

What's your goal in this negotiation?

Of course, a result that can satisfy both sides.

Are you sure?

If it's not satisfying for both sides,

then I'd like a result that's more satisfying for us.

How much do you want?

What's your offer?

I clearly told you last time.

Saying I won't raise the amount any higher,

I offered 200,000 dollars.

- 300,000 dollars. - Are you sure Kwak Han Young...

really wants that amount?

300,000 dollars.

You're not going to quit baseball, are you?

Let's hurry up and sign.

I should stay faithful to my agent.

Do you think we came here because...

we find your agent too difficult and you too easy?

To be frank, do you think Mr. Ko even cares about this contract?

It's not just Se Hyuk.

I want to get paid more too.

I know. I know that.

That's why...

we'll add 50,000 dollars on what we originally offered.

How does 250,000 dollars sound?

Why do you think we haven't offered this number to Mr. Ko?

He doesn't care about the number, he just wants to bother Mr. Baek.

This is the first time we're offering this amount,

and it'll be the last time.

If you're satisfied with the amount, please sign right away.

But a salary can be an excuse to my family.

I can ask them to hang in there since I'm earning this much.

But 50,000 dollars isn't enough to be an excuse.

It's shameful.

Let's sign.

I'll have to beg Se Hyuk for his forgiveness.

(Baseball Player Contract)

This contract is...

What is it?

Gosh. I'm sorry.

I pulled out the previous one.

Here.

(250,000 dollars)

I thought you didn't have the money.

But you found another 50,000 dollars?

No. Someone unexpectedly left the team,

and some of the players...

who are not as important as you will get reduced salaries.

Are you trying to make me feel uncomfortable?

No.

I'm telling you that you're our key player.

(Name: Kwak Han Young)

What do you want to say?

- 200,000 dollars. - Are you crazy?

150,000 dollars.

What are you doing?

I forgot about it.

- About what? - That I can act like this.

You're not a free agent, so other teams can't scout you.

And you can't sign with a different team either.

Even if we offer a ridiculous amount like this...

Don't you know what salary arbitration is?

There have been 20 cases so far,

but in only 1 case did the player beat the team.

- Did you know that? - Enough is enough.

We have the power to do this, but we didn't...

because we believed you and the team had the same goal.

We thought you were a colleague who also wanted...

the Dreams to do a little better than the season before.

But did you ever consider us as your colleagues?

You called out the head of the team here and there,

and even poured alcohol on him!

I'm damaging my health to play baseball.

I'm just standing up for my right.

It doesn't matter how big the gap is between the two amounts.

But your way of trying to narrow the gap between the two opinions...

tells me you're not a colleague.

I don't have the heart to smile while negotiating with someone...

who crossed the line.

I'm a person too.

What if I retire?

Do you think trading in a catcher could fill the empty position?

News travels fast.

It's not like our goal is to win.

We barely get by. We can easily find a catcher!

Also, stop talking casually to me.

You're younger than me. You're so rude!

Did you throw your manners away?

How imprudent.

300,000 dollars? 300,000 dollars...

(Mr. Baek, Kwak Han Young signed.)

Mr. Ko, do you know why people don't have faith in you?

If you're looking for faith,

look for a religious event nearby.

We're here to negotiate.

It's obvious that your intentions are different.

What are you talking about?

The players don't care about your revenge.

They're worried that the rumor...

about us making a trade might be about their position.

You're barking up the wrong tree again.

You kicked me out last time just based on suspicions,

and now you're judging based on your own ideas.

We ran and sweat together.

You have a hard time understanding comradeship, don't you?

Is it because you were never a player before?

Sure, baseball players earn a lot of money now.

But, there are already...

so many agents.

At least some free agents...

get up to 10 million dollars.

You should do your best on such contracts.

You should focus on them.

(Baseball Player Contract)

(Name: Kwak Han Young)

To be honest, I knew you'd sign.

But I didn't want you to be the good guy either.

Don't say something you don't mean.

Should I take that contract?

No, I'll rip it.

Okay.

Hurry up and go. I'm about to regret it.

Thank you so much.

(Baseball Player Contract)

We got everyone except for Seo Young Ju.

He'll come here soon.

What?

Why didn't you tell me?

Why?

I acted rude as if I'd never see him again.

Come in.

Hey.

I acted rash.

But, that's separate.

Please be commonsensical...

and take care of me.

Would the amount we offered initially work?

Yes.

You have the contract, right? Give it to him.

(Baseball Player Contract)

(Name: Seo Young Ju)

Bye.

(Baseball Player Contract)

- Is that Kwak Han Young's contract? - Yes.

It went just as Mr. Baek said.

I took out the contract with 200,000 dollars first,

and he signed it right away.

What is it? Wasn't this the last contract?

- It was. - Then what's wrong with him?

I wonder what Kwak Han Young...

thought of us.

Pardon?

They probably saw me as some thug.

It's not like you had a choice, you were told to do so.

Did we understand Mr. Kwon's actions because he had no choice?

Why are you all being like this?

Let's celebrate closing all the contracts.

Drinks are on me.

Sounds good.

Yes, you can go.

I guess it will be just the two of us.

No, he's coming. Mr. Baek, come on.

Is he not coming with us?

Yes, Kim Dae Woo speaking.

Yes, I'm Baek Seung Soo, the general manager of the Dreams.

The Dreams?

General Manager?

Do you mind publishing a nice little article for me?

Let's hear it.

About Jang Jin Woo.

Yes, sir?

Is he working here?

Yes, but he's not here today.

He's out to check up on the new branch.

He won't be coming in today.

If he's doing well enough to open up a restaurant,

may I take that as a sign that he didn't retire...

because his annual income of 50,000 dollars was too little?

I don't really know.

If he quits baseball now,

he won't ever be able to cherish having been a baseball player.

I hope you enjoy your food.

(CEO Kwon Il Do)

Come in.

Kwon Kyung Min.

Yes, sir.

If I ordered a slave to move the stack of hay,

is that an important job or not?

- It's not, sir. - Then...

If the hay caught on fire because of the slave...

and the whole house caught on fire,

what am I supposed to take that as?

("Rumors about Jaesong Group's Baseball Team Falling Apart")

I have no reason to work with you...

if you ruin everything because of one small thing.

You're right, sir.

You think I got to where I am now because I trust people?

I'm where I am now because I don't trust people.

I'll take care of it.

Turn everything back to the way it was.

Yes, sir.

Hey,

you're the slave and the Dreams are the stack of hay.

You know that, right?

I'm not saying that that's true, it's just what Father is saying.

I'll understand you even if you mess up at times.

So just grit your teeth through all of this.

What are you doing? Go fix it up.

Mr. Baek,

are you rich?

What do you mean by giving back to the team?

Come and take a look at this.

(Jaesong Group Stocks, down by 9 percent)

(Rumors about Jaesong Group's Baseball Team Falling Apart)

Why did you do this?

Baek Seung Soo.

Call up the newspaper company and find a way to undo this.

Why are news reporters like this?

I'm just being a good person, but they won't believe it.

Ms. Lee, can you give us a moment?

Yes, sir.

Are you going to control how I use my money too?

You've jeopardized our company with the little joke of yours.

Just because I pulled a little joke?

Do you realize how much damage you've caused our shareholders?

Is the damage over 30 percent?

Mr. Baek.

When you're talking to me,

don't you talk in sarcasm.

You keep doing that and you'll be in big trouble.

The last time I checked, the damage is only nine percent,

while our players' wages went down by 30 percent.

Of course, they've been placing last for years. They deserve the cut.

You called it a joke, right?

The company kept cutting the players' pays down,

so they were really struggling to just get by.

I thought it'd just be nice if I helped them out with my pay.

I thought you'd appreciate it since I'm giving up my year's pay,

but you think this is a joke?

Who doesn't need or want money?

Can you work for a whole year without getting paid?

Don't you think it's time to look back on the finances...

of this company,

since a nobody like me can put it in jeopardy?

You could've talked to us when this was on the table.

I told you from the start,

and it angered me even as I was signing the contract.

You're making everyone at the bottom of the food chain...

fight for the smallest amount of money.

And it angered me even more that I won that fight.

Fine, I'll increase the salaries of all the players...

as much as the increase you got.

So go and get the reporters to write another article.

Clarify that you're getting paid.

What?

Why don't you go back to your office and think about...

the struggles and frustration all of us had to endure...

for some money that's so small...

that you can just decide to give spontaneously like this.

How far are you going to take this?

The contract is almost done, right?

Yes, sir.

Please re-write the contract...

with wages increased this much for the least-paid players.

(Wages for the least-paid players to increase by 11 percent)

Hello.

The contract is a little different from what you saw.

Please check it over and sign it.

Is this really true?

Yes.

Thank you.

(No Tae Moon)

Here you go, Mr. Seo Sang Hoon.

Is this really the pay I'll be getting?

That is correct.

Thank you!

Thank you so much!

It looks good, doesn't it?

Thank you!

No problem.

Thank you, I'll work hard!

(Player Contract)

(30,000 dollars)

Are you dissatisfied with it?

No, I'm just wondering why.

You've heard of the minimum cost of living, right?

- What? - Think of this...

as the minimum cost of playing baseball.

You have to buy your equipment too.

I see.

Thank you.

Next year, please fight for more...

when you are sitting in that seat.

Yes.

(Name: Yoo Min Ho)

(I am much stronger than I think I am.)

They offered 50,000 dollars,

but I don't think they want you out.

It could be because of their financial circumstances.

What about their circumstances?

Then what? What am I supposed to do?

In case you would resent me,

I can't even tell you what to do, punk.

But I think I'm right about one thing.

If you resign like this,

you'll have regrets when you think of baseball in the future.

I told my wife that I'd open a store,

and she was happy. So happy.

I'm not like Kang Doo Ki.

Why would I have regrets?

Hello, sir.

Oh, hey. Train hard and be healthy.

I'm going to visit my grandma.

What?

I had a raise in my salary.

So I ordered new gloves and running shoes too.

I'm going to buy some beef and eat it with my grandma today.

You told me to go see her.

I'm telling you this since you're here.

I'll get going then.

All right.

And by any chance,

can you teach me how to throw the Eephus pitch?

(A very low-speed curveball)

No matter how much I think about it, I just have to learn it from you.

Show me your grip.

Okay. I hold it like this.

Next time, hold it like this.

There you go.

Now throw.

If you want the angle to be bigger,

throw it as if you're throwing with the back of your hand.

With the back of your hand like this. Good.

From here. Try it again.

There you go.

("General Manager Gives up on His Salary")

(Jaesong Group commended Mr. Baek and promised bigger support.)

(It was only their whiplash for better results.)

Come in.

Well,

I'd like to sign a contract.

Is it too late?

No.

Take a seat here.

(Name: Jang Jin Woo)

So...

Yoon Kyung Joon might be the least loss for us.

But instead of him, the Dreams would want...

The Dreams might prefer a defensive player.

Hold on.

(Mr. Kim Jong Mu)

- Hello? - Are you busy?

Preparing for the trade?

Well, yes. What's up?

Give up on it.

Baek Seung Soo successfully signed Seo Young Ju.

(The Dreams)

("The Dreams Successfully Finishes Salary Arbitration at High Speed")

Baek Seung Soo, this jerk...

He's a total dirtbag.

Mr. Baek Seung Soo, the new general manager of the Dreams...

He successfully signed the contracts with the players.

Baek Seung Soo, that guy...

He's rude, but good at work.

"He's rude, but good at work?"

In my perspective,

he's good at work,

but extremely rude.

We don't need someone like that.

Do you think...

you failed in the Major League due to your elbow injury?

No.

It's all my fault.

- I couldn't keep myself in shape. - Cut.

Some people say...

you exchanged your elbow...

with the championship of the Youth Baseball Team.

We won the championship because the others played well.

They would've won even without me.

Cut.

- Of course, I should. - Cut.

Is this okay? I think it's a bit...

Prepare for the second draft from now on.

Operations Department, discuss with the Analysis Department...

and come up with a reserve list of our team.

- Okay. - Okay.

Also, discuss it with the head coach...

and see if there's any player...

we can secure from other teams.

Okay.

The interview will be aired today.

You know, Mr. Kill's interview...

done by Ms. Kim Young Chae.

I'd appreciate your attention.

Let's end our meeting here.

Hello.

Who is he?

I heard he works here.

Yes.

I don't know much, but he probably works in the Analysis Department.

- He works? - I guess he will.

Doesn't he look familiar?

I'm not sure.

Go ask him what his name is.

Hey, you.

You're the newbie at the Analysis Department, right?

What was your name again?

It's Baek Young Soo.

Baek Young Soo?

Baek Young Soo.

[VIU Ver] SBS E16 'Hot Stove League' "Sacrifice" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

("Baseball Life")

Hello, I'm Kim Young Chae of "Baseball Life."

This week, I've visited the Dreams,

the hot potato of the stove league.

Guess who I've met.

That's right, the returned prodigal player, Kill Chang Ju.

As soon as he returned to the country...

Gosh, she's so pretty.

She's so good at talking too.

She's like the ideal daughter of all moms.

Surprising...

Are you envious as if she's Grandma's friend's daughter?

Her mom was so lucky to have a daughter like her.

Goodness.

Your daughter keeps your side.

Despite his decision...

Do you think...

you failed in the Major League due to your elbow injury?

I think that was the major cause.

I couldn't throw balls properly.

Some people say...

you exchanged your elbow...

with the championship of the Youth Baseball Team.

My family suffered so much.

If you can go back in time,

will you agree to be part of the team?

It's right that I don't at least for the sake of the team.

If you're given another chance,

will you choose to naturalize?

Yes.

What is the reason?

I can't tell you why.

That's my privacy.

Thank you for the interview today.

It seems Mr. Kill is focusing more on his regrets...

about the current situation than his past glory.

It's Robert Kill, not Kill Chang Ju.

He's a foreign player.

There are no foreign players with Korean names.

But he's currently preparing for the new season...

with his trust towards Mr. Baek.

Mom, what do you think about Mr. Kill's interview just now?

I don't know.

It looks like he's been through a lot.

Were things hard for him?

Is that how he seems?

I guess he has a lot of regrets.

Poor him.

What's the use in regretting? He's still young.

Why does it feel so leery?

Hello?

Okay. One moment, please.

(Kill Chang Ju, Robert Kill, Dreams)

("Robert Kills' Baseball Life Interview Sparks Controversy")

("Robert Kill, Would He Still Choose Naturalization?")

(If this American regrets playing on the national team, he can go.)

(How can he say that after changing his nationality to avoid serving?)

(Why did the Dreams pick Kill over Miles? Is bribery involved?)

Yes, I checked.

But don't we get comments like these...

during the season when we lose a game really badly?

We should just continue to do our job well.

(Kill Chang Ju)

(When Kim Young Chae asked if he would naturalize again...)

(Meanwhile, many baseball fans are petitioning against Baek...)

Did you see how chaotic it is right now?

Well...

I met with Kim Young Chae...

and asked her how she could ask a question like that.

I argued with her.

What did she say?

She apologized.

She said she didn't mean it that way.

She asked me to pass on her words.

Is she going to officially apologize or clarify what happened?

That's why I was wondering if she could interview...

Mr. Baek to clear all the misunderstandings.

And this time,

we'll have Mr. Baek look at the edited version before it airs.

You got fooled again, didn't you?

What? What did you say?

Kim Young Chae is pulling a trick...

so she could get an interview with Mr. Baek.

No way.

If you're uncomfortable, I'll come with you.

There's one thing I thought I'd find comfortable here...

while joining the Dreams.

I thought you'd be used to being criticized.

I guess you're not.

Wouldn't it hurt a lot more to get criticized after a season?

Public opinion will change once we perform well.

Don't let this get to you.

- Mr. Yoo. - Yes?

Are you working on our team's reserve list?

For now, I have 34 players we would all agree on.

I'll share them right away.

Okay.

Can the Analysis Department work without additional hands?

Yes. We're doing fine...

with the members we have now.

Okay.

That's crazy. Does the CEO know?

- Jae Hee. - Yes?

You know about the wheelchair, right?

"Wheelchair"?

You shouldn't call a person like that.

Anyway, I hear he's Mr. Baek's little brother.

No, no. It's just something we heard in passing.

What? What is it?

Here is the reserve list for the second draft.

Okay.

Are the preparations going well?

I think everything will be prepared without a problem.

- By the way, Mr. Baek. - Yes?

Why is it that you make so much commotion when you work...

and cause trouble?

Are you talking about Kill Chang Ju?

Do you mean...

the hundreds of calls our staff got today because of him?

It's not about that.

The guy in the wheelchair is Mr. Baek's little brother.

He's Mr. Baek's brother.

He got in through his connection.

(Dreams' dishonest employment)

("General Manager of Dreams Suspicious of Unfair Employment")

Isn't it unfair employment?

(He even participated as an interviewer.)

This is ridiculous.

Mr. Baek.

I have great news.

Listen up.

We had you sign for two years, right?

But even if you don't work,

we decided to pay you the amount...

we promised you for the two years.

What do you mean?

Do I need to brief him?

The reason why I have to fire you.

One.

Kill something betrayed the country and evaded serving in the military,

but you struggled so hard to bring him to our team.

Our team had enough haters, but you made our image worse.

It was the best choice we could make as a team.

Two.

Your brother isn't adequate enough to get a job anywhere.

But you hired him as an employee in the Analysis Department.

This resulted in injustice.

On top of that, you participated as an interviewer.

- He's my brother, but... - Three, you're rude!

You're rude...

beyond belief.

This is off the record.

Now, based on the 2 reasons mentioned, this is my decision.

Mr. Baek's voluntary resignation.

Go to your office and pack your stuff, jerk.

(Kwak Han Young)

(I am much stronger than I think I am.)

(Hot Stove League)

Why did you give us hope to begin with?

I think I should've done this from the start.

You're the most pathetic one.

I'm sure you'll return and surprise everyone. Right?

No one ever defended Mr. Baek.

Ms. Lee, you're the temporary general manager.

Do we have to act according to what she says?

Coaches, just leave.

You're crossing the line.

It's over already! Baek Seung Soo left!

I don't know what humiliation is since I have no honor.

Who do you think will see the most damage if you do this?

(CEO's Office)

Do you even know what's going on?

Please come back.

Thank you for seeing me out.