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THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED SAFELY WITH SUPERVISION

What? Huh?

Hit me, then!

We have a crowd already. Hit me! Come on!

Ms. Choi and Mr. Kang were not together that day.

How could you possibly know that?

Because I was the one who was with Mr. Kang.

What?

Mr. Kang and I

are dating.

I believed I was the only one who could clear Mr. Kang’s name.

Is this your answer

to my marriage proposal?

Yes.

I believed my courage

was the only thing that could protect us.

However…

that was nothing but arrogance.

When did you start dating?

Who made the first move?

Are you really getting married?

Well, actually…

Oh, no.

-Ms. Cha. -Ms. Choi.

A word, please.

Is Ms. Cha about to get her hair torn out?

Are you kidding? She should be the one pulling.

In any case, it's super entertaining.

Why did you do that?

I couldn't stand

listening to people drag your names through the mud like that.

Did you not expect they'd drag you into the mud too?

But us dating is the truth,

so at least I won't feel wronged.

You're just…

Just how much more are you trying to make me feel indebted to you?

Don't say that.

You have no idea what kind of awful thoughts I had.

People are more cruel

than you'd think. It'll be very tough.

I know.

But don't let them break you.

Ever.

I won't, Ms. Choi.

It was such a long day.

So then, when are we getting married?

Quit teasing!

People are already pestering me about it as it is.

Why'd you have to bring up the proposal?

We should say we're dating with marriage in mind

to avoid any unnecessary drama.

I guess you're right.

People really do love to gossip.

Thank you

for bravely stepping up.

My reputation's cleared thanks to you.

I'm glad.

I was worried I'd intervened unnecessarily.

Well, then.

Shall we shop for wedding dresses?

Stop it.

We have to book a venue first.

You should brace yourself.

Even the copy machines and water coolers will pester you today.

Should I just call in sick and go home?

Then people will say you quit.

I can't let that happen.

Ms. Cha.

Look, I think I misspoke yesterday.

I hope you didn't take it the wrong way.

All I meant was no matter how hard one works,

they still need to get sleep.

Something like that.

Yeah, okay.

Why would someone post something like that?

By the way, are you okay making

your relationship public?

-People will see! -One kiss before someone comes.

It's better than sneaking around and getting caught.

Sorry?

Oh my, congratulations on getting married.

No, we're not doing it immediately.

Hey, look! It's Mr. Kang.

Wow, do we finally get to see you in the same shot?

Doors are closing.

EPISODE 11

EVEN IF RUMORS BLUR THE TRUTH, STILL CLOCKING IN!

Do I have to keep giving you this in secret?

I was just caught off guard earlier.

Wait, what?

So all this time, it was Mr. Kang that has been

putting tea on Ms. Cha's desk?

Yes.

Unbelievable!

I had no clue you two were dating.

You could've given me a heads-up.

Mr. Kang, what about my tea?

You can make your own, Mr. Jeon.

Unbelievable.

You used to make it for me yourself.

You've changed.

How about our outside meeting? Do you want to go separately?

The outside meeting…

Should I go, since it's a project I was working on with Ms. Cha?

No.

We're getting a response to our proposal, so I need to be there myself.

Then should I go with Mr. Kang?

No, I wrote that proposal, so I should be the one to go.

Sure.

Then let's head out together when it's time.

I'm a little hurt I was left in the dark,

but you two make a great couple.

You're so damn out of touch. How did you not notice it?

-You knew? -Of course, I did.

One look, and I know.

-I was the only one who didn't know? -Exactly!

Oh, man.

Yeah, what's up?

Oh, tonight?

Sounds good.

Sure, I'll let Ji-yoon know and--

No, that'll be too awkward.

What?

It's uncomfortable having a boss's girlfriend around.

What is it?

It's nothing.

-Just come by yourself. -Okay.

Don't tell a soul that you gave those receipts to me.

Understood?

Geez.

Mr. Noh.

So this circus was your doing?

I'm sorry, sir.

If you want to strike, then do it right.

Why do you always leave a job half-done?

If only Ms. Cha hadn't intervened, this wouldn't have just blown over.

And that's precisely why you're so hopeless.

What can you do if you're stuck in the past and blind to reality?

If you could give me one more chance…

No thanks.

Don't ever call me again.

Mr. Noh.

Sir…

So you're saying if we allow SAEUM to set up a Home-AI Zone,

you'll take on designing themed zones for other companies as well?

Yes, that's correct.

If that's the case, there's no reason for us to say no.

Then we'll report to our higher-ups and get back to you.

Sounds like a plan.

I was absolutely terrified they'd turn us down.

Thank goodness.

We just need our executives on board now.

Yes.

Just relax and smile like that.

And stop shutting elevator doors in my face.

Okay.

Cha Ji-yoon's got guts, doesn't she?

Dating Three-No-Man?

-Hey, could you ever date a guy like him? -Yeah.

He's handsome and competent.

There's no reason not to.

Although he's divorced.

Did Ji-yoon know all that before they started dating?

Well, I don't think Mr. Kang would hide that stuff.

Is there a chance Cha Ji-yoon seduced him on purpose?

Yeah, I seduced him.

I can't believe you guys left me out.

-Did you invite her? -Yeah, it's a cohort hangout.

I invited her as well.

These guys said they feel awkward drinking with you now.

But why?

Let's be real here.

We meet up like this to blow off steam by trashing our bosses.

We can't do that in front of a boss's girlfriend.

Your boss isn't my boss, so why do you care?

Even so, word could travel up.

We're way too busy talking about us.

Wow, look at her saying "us" already.

There's a silver lining to Ji-yoon dating Mr. Kang.

Like what?

Remember when Mr. Kang first came here?

Everyone was in hysteria,

calling him the Grim Reaper and saying there'll be a bloodbath.

But look at him now.

No one calls him Three-No-Man anymore.

We're working in peace right now

all thanks to Ji-yoon, man.

Does that mean Ji-yoon tamed Three-No-Man?

You're darn right, I did.

You're welcome, by the way.

Now stop talking about me and just drink up.

Cheers!

-Cheers! -Cheers! Drink up!

Man, I'm exhausted.

I should still call him.

Hi, Ms. Ji-yoon.

Calling to report my safe return home.

Did you drink a lot?

Yes.

Whenever I tried to hold back, they said I'd changed.

When I tried to drink up, they said I was riding high on my relationship.

So I gave up and drank like crazy.

I should've come and picked you up.

No way, I don't want them seeing you pick up your girlfriend.

What's wrong with everyone?

I'm still the same,

but they don't see me as Cha Ji-yoon. Just as Kang Si-woo's girlfriend.

Then make them see me just as Cha Ji-yoon's boyfriend too.

Deal.

I'll just crush them all with pure talent.

When I first heard about her special promotion,

I didn't think much of it since she's good at her job.

But thinking about it now, that's not it.

She did everything with Mr. Kang,

from the sphere ice refrigerator to Home-AI.

What if he intentionally took her to his team from the start?

Come on, no way.

We all saw

Ms. Cha fighting with Mr. Ko.

That's why she left the team.

Besides, no one wanted to join the task force at first.

That fight could've been part of the plan.

Anyway, if anyone deserves to be a Manager, it's you.

It's ridiculous for Ms. Cha to get the title first.

Well, that's true.

I was sure you'll be the next person to become a Manager.

Are you just going to sit back and watch this happen?

While Ms. Cha gets promoted, thanks to her Manager boyfriend?

If you're done, let's go in.

YOU'RE REPULSIVE

Shall we head out?

Yes.

Why do you look so nervous?

Because I poured everything into preparing this.

You're going to crush it. Don't worry.

Okay.

Proposing themed zones for our competitors

is not only a necessary choice for our Home-AI Zone,

but also a strategy to expand our customer base.

A customer's journey doesn't start with just one brand.

Some might enter the store drawn to a competitor's themed zone,

but once they experience SAEUM's Home-AI Zone,

they will be won over by the new technology we provide.

Thank you.

Isn't that too naive?

What if our competitors end up outshining us?

I'm confident that having

a direct comparison will only make SAEUM's Home-AI stand out even more.

What's your take on this, Mr. Kang?

It's an excellent proposal.

It's a chance to expand the overall market

and clearly demonstrate why Home-AI is a necessity.

Backing your girlfriend?

Can you say with absolute certainty that no personal feelings

affected your judgment?

I'm simply evaluating

a team member's proposal as the team lead.

Is it possible this was your own idea

and you let Ms. Cha present it on your behalf?

Why would I even do that?

You also had Ms. Cha handle the presentation

of the sphere ice refrigerator.

The refrigerator and this plan

both started from Ms. Cha's idea.

Well, it's only human nature to want to give more opportunities

to an employee you hold a special fondness for.

That's unacceptable, though.

That's favoritism.

That's enough.

I'm hearing more unnecessary comments than actual feedback on the proposal.

Her proposal was so unrealistic that I wondered

if someone was blindly backing her.

This is way too risky.

I say we reject it.

Go back

and find a safer, more realistic approach.

I heard Cha Ji-yoon got chewed out at the executive meeting.

Really?

They asked if Mr. Kang had been pulling strings for her.

How long have they been dating?

Pretty long, I think.

He definitely backed up his girlfriend.

Favoritism?

It's ridiculous

Clock-out Fairy got promoted because she bagged the right guy!

You could say that's a skill too.

I'll say it again.

Your proposal was excellent.

But the higher-ups always prefer

a familiar method with proven success over a new challenge.

My proposal just wasn't strong enough to break that wall.

You should tune out everyone else's words for a while.

Focus on your own voice.

Is there a chance Cha Ji-yoon seduced him on purpose?

Can you say with absolute certainty that no personal feelings

affected your judgment?

YOU'RE REPULSIVE

I love you.

YOU'RE REPULSIVE

Tastes good to me.

HOME-AI THEMED POP-UP ZONE OPERATION PLAN

There's nothing sexier

than someone working hard at their job.

Just give me one second.

Don't mind me. It's fun watching you work.

All done.

Would you like the honor of being the first to hear the finished track?

Are you serious?

Can I, really?

This is wild.

I can't believe my boyfriend made this.

I only did the mixing, though.

Mixing is the finishing touch.

The one who finishes the job is always the coolest.

What's this?

My finishing touch.

Jae-in.

I'll save the ring for later.

I didn't see this coming at all.

I never thought I'd want to do stuff like this.

It's gorgeous.

Hey, you need to put mine on me too.

Beautiful.

Let's promise to stay together until these snap.

If…

And it's a big if…

What would you do if I got transferred to an overseas office?

I hate long-distance, so I'd follow you.

Really?

Just wait until I graduate. I'll follow you to the ends of the Earth.

But what if I had to leave immediately?

Just thinking about that sucks.

Let's cut out the horrible what-ifs and take a selfie instead.

Sure.

The Admin Team employee in charge

keeps insisting they simply misplaced the receipts,

so the investigation's hit a wall.

On the bright side,

the online forum is flooded with comments calling out the post as fake,

so people's negative feedback has been

redirected to the post itself.

What you're saying is there's nothing the company can do.

So what, then?

I doubt you called this meeting just to tell me that.

There's been a formal complaint filed against you.

What does it say?

It alleges you've been providing special treatment

to your girlfriend, Ms. Cha.

Mr. Kang's reputation is at a critical low these days.

He's dragging down the company's image with him.

You have to do something.

His alleged relationship with Ms. Choi Soo-jin has been

proven false through various channels.

Let's not make an issue of it any further.

Well, an affair is

a private matter without a direct victim after all,

so the company can't interfere.

But allegations of favoritism is a different story.

Now that a formal complaint has been filed,

the company can't just turn a blind eye.

As you said, it's just an allegation.

HR is looking into it as we speak,

so let's wait and see.

Were you two dating during the performance review period?

No.

The sphere ice refrigerator presentation was the basis for your review on her.

Did your personal feelings affect it?

If you're asking if my romantic feelings for her affected the review,

then no.

Let me ask you again.

Was your performance review on Ms. Cha

unbiased and fair?

Yes.

Fairness is the most sensitive issue among our employees right now.

If they start thinking that things aren't fair,

they won't trust anything the company does.

So?

What's the solution you're suggesting?

We need to get rid of the root cause of the allegations.

What brings you here?

It's the revised design draft for the Home-AI refrigerator.

REFRIGERATOR SCREEN DESIGN REVISIONS

But why?

I revised the design after listening to Ms. Cha's feedback.

That's favoritism too, right?

She works tirelessly for the company, so stop tormenting her.

Mr. Kang, myself, and all of SAEUM

are actually the ones benefiting from Ms. Cha.

We may all be tiny screws in a big system, but some shine brighter.

So do you really think

appreciating her talent is favoritism?

I suggest we make Manager Kang

step down from the task force's team lead position.

A permanent installation is out of the question now.

How about we pitch it as a pop-up?

I don't know. A pop-up will be a tough sell too.

We still have to try.

Without a physical installation,

we can't properly showcase our Home-AI products.

All right. Let's do it.

Someone filed a complaint against Mr. Kang.

A complaint? For what?

Allegations of favoritism toward Ms. Cha.

That's complete garbage!

Then what about me? Was I unfairly favored too?

I know.

My arrogant action has come back

to hit me like a boomerang.

You'd always keep your head down and work.

But why is there so much noise these days?

I'm sorry, ma'am.

An apology? That's so unlike you.

The biggest reason

why I chose to bring you into my inner circle was because

you never did anything that you had to apologize for.

But you know very well

the allegations aren't true.

As for Ms. Cha,

let's settle it by canceling her special promotion.

We'll transfer her to another office after the launch.

If there's a problem, I'll take any punishment.

I'll transfer instead.

I cannot…

afford to lose you too.

Someone filed a complaint against Mr. Kang.

Allegations of favoritism toward Ms. Cha.

Thank you.

I'll let you two talk.

What did HR say?

You won't get hit with anything, right?

Let's talk about something other than work.

It's the end of the year. What do you want to do?

Maybe going on a trip or seeing a show?

Should we book a nice dinner?

The launch is all I can think about right now.

So it's back to work again.

Do you love work that much?

Well, I just enjoy what I do.

Planning a new product that doesn't exist,

collaborating with other teams to create a product

that people will love and releasing it.

You must have a lot of ideas for the future too.

If you're worried about what to work on next,

then don't be.

My head is full of ideas.

If you want to launch all that,

you'll have to stay in your job for a very long time.

Exactly.

I want to do all of them with you.

That's why I'm going to

keep my distance from you at work for a while.

That way, I can work with you longer.

I'm sorry.

It really is favoritism,

seeing I'm the only one you say sorry to.

SPECIAL PROMOTION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR SECOND HALF OF 2025

SPECIAL PROMOTION LIST NAME: JEON KEE-TAE

PROMOTED TO: SR. ASSOCIATE

I'm sorry.

This makes no sense.

You should go to HR and find out what happened.

I know what their answer will be.

"We can't disclose that information."

But still!

This is so unfair.

I'm going to step out for some air.

I'll come with you.

No, I want to be alone for a bit.

Ms. Cha must be so upset.

Congratulations, Mr. Jeon.

I don't know if I should be happy right now.

Oh dear! My goodness.

What a shame. To be let down like that.

Thank you for your concern.

Did you think it'd be easier to climb up

by riding your boyfriend's coattails?

It's actually the opposite.

If you stay with Kang Si-woo,

those allegations of favoritism will follow you forever

and you'll only get set back.

That's fine.

It's still a lot better than the setbacks I faced

when I worked under you.

What?

You stole your subordinates' ideas

and bullied them so that you can take all the achievements for yourself.

You're the worst boss I've ever had.

Ms. Cha!

Ms. Cha, are you okay?

Oh, no.

-Are you okay? -Get lost.

What did you just say?

The worst boss?

Who the hell do you think you are,

you ungrateful brat?

I told you this before, but you seem to keep forgetting.

Using your rank and authority

to cause physical or mental suffering to another employee is a violation

of the Labor Standards Act.

So what?

I'm going to report you.

Have you lost your flipping mind?

That's enough.

Why? What is it?

-Can't stand seeing your girl like this? -She's a member of my team.

I can tolerate you roughing me up

and kicking me out of the team for exposing your corruption.

I won't tolerate you bullying my people

any longer.

So what, then?

What can you even do?

I noticed you've been playing a lot of golf lately.

I'm planning to look into

who you've played it with so frequently and for what reasons.

What? You got any proof?

If there's no proof, I'll fabricate it.

Just like you fabricated a fake affair.

Go ahead, try me.

I can't wait to watch the high-and-mighty Kang Si-woo

play dirty for once.

Damn it!

What on earth is "fair" anyway?

I'm facing setbacks because of my relationship. Is that fair?

Is it right to be forced to feel guilty

just for loving someone?

It's okay to be angry if you feel wronged.

You can scream until you feel better.

Can I really?

Yes.

Why can't you just freaking leave me alone? Damn it!

I feel wronged too, you know!

What's so wrong about being competent and having a good love life too?

Are you any better? Who are you to judge me?

You bunch of crazy bastards!

Whatever.

It's only a promotion.

If I can't get it now, I'll get it next time.

So please,

stop apologizing to me and blaming yourself.

I'm holding myself back from saying "Sorry" too.

Hey, we're still at work.

Work hours are over.

It's past 6 p.m.

Then let us clock out on the dot today.

Thank you.

Look…

I know there's talk about unfair favoritism or whatever,

but not everyone thinks that way.

Everyone knows how good you are at your job, Ms. Cha.

They're just jealous because you have a good boss.

You just

keep doing your thing.

Right, then. See you.

It felt like a summer day after a raging storm.

And…

our life just continued on,

as if nothing had ever happened.

At least…

on the surface.

It's time for the meeting.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

So we're all set for the overseas stores, right?

Right.

Now we just have to sort out the domestic stores.

HOME-AI THEMED POP-UP ZONE OPERATION PLAN

They agreed to host our Home-AI Zone as a pop-up

for one month following our launch.

I'd have given up after getting my proposal rejected,

but you actually brought an alternative.

I was determined

to set up the Home-AI Zone, even for a short time.

Don't you feel bad that

your old proposal on the Home-AI Zone and themed zones went to pot?

I'm fine.

I can just try again next time.

When that time comes, I will absolutely win everyone over.

SIGNATURE

Please proceed.

Yes, ma'am.

She's too good to waste.

Sir,

another complaint just came in.

Manager Kang Si-woo again?

No, it's about Manager Ko Young-sam this time.

What does it say?

Workplace harassment through verbal abuse.

REPORTING REPEATED WORKPLACE HARASSMENT FROM MANAGER KO YOUNG-SAM

There's even a voice recording here.

Play it.

Yes, sir.

How many times do I have to tell you to report things like that right away?!

Do you all come to work for fun?

Am I the only one working here?

If you're going to act like this, cough up your salaries or just quit!

What did you just say?

The worst boss?

Who the hell do you think you are,

you ungrateful brat?

Have you lost your flipping mind?

That's enough.

Is it anonymous?

No.

It's from Associate Yoon No-ah from Product Planning Team 1.

If she didn't go anonymous, then he's dead to rights.

Ask Mr. Ko for an interview.

Yes, sir.

Did you do it?

If you're talking about the formal complaint against you,

then yes, it was me.

RECORDING

Go tell them right now that it's not true.

Why should I do that?

Because it's not true at all!

Do you think I did that to harass you?

I was motivating everyone to work harder for the good of the team and the company!

No.

You constantly treated us

like we were completely worthless.

You little…

You think you can cruise through this company after this?

You think I'm going to let you off the hook?

Well, I'm going to Senegal!

What?

Ms. Cha.

Mr. Kim!

You won't even show your face around the lab

now that development's over, huh?

Huh? If I came looking for you now, that would mean it's a major emergency.

Would you be okay?

Just hearing that makes my palms sweat.

Don't make jokes like that.

Actually, I wanted to ask.

I'm going to be the team lead for the Future Tech Development Team.

And I'd like you to join me.

No, come on.

How could I join the Development Team?

Hey, you have a master's degree in engineering, don't you?

You being in Product Planning is weirder.

Even so, it's work I've been doing for seven years.

Exactly.

That work is why I'm asking you to join.

You know very well

how much the Planning Team and Development Team fight.

The Planning Team brings impossible ideas and demands we make them,

while the Development Team just insists we can't do it.

You're the only one that understands both parties, Ms. Cha.

You're the only planner who can make

the impossible happen.

My gosh, I get you're trying to lift my mood, but that's too much.

You know I'm a sucker for compliments.

I'm being serious here.

Think about it, okay?

Okay.

Thank you.

Now that's the best stress-reliever.

You know,

I got a job offer today.

From where?

The Future Tech Development Team.

Mr. Kim himself asked me to join.

The Development Team?

But you love what you're doing now.

That is true,

but hey…

You can't only do what you want to do at work.

When things get rough, you have to look at your options.

By "rough things,"

do you mean me?

Come on. It's not you, it's us.

I want to handle both my career

and my love life wisely.

Oh, did you hear?

Besides No-ah, other people also sent in

recordings of Mr. Ko's verbal abuse.

You filed a report too, right?

Of course, I did.

Serves him right, huh?

I can trash my boss since we're outside the office, right?

Didn't you already do that to the company fridge?

Hey, I only did that

because my direct superior made me do it.

Just try it.

It's good, isn't it?

It's good.

Do you love work that much?

Well, I just enjoy what I do.

What on earth is "fair" anyway?

I'm facing setbacks because of my relationship. Is that fair?

As for Ms. Cha,

let's settle it by canceling her special promotion.

You know, I got a job offer today.

Then please film it and send the video as soon as it's finished.

Yes, thank you.

Did you check the status of all stores?

I confirmed that all products have been delivered.

The Sales Team members at each store

will check the Home-AI Zones and send video updates.

Great.

Did you make sure no press or partner companies

missed their video invitation?

Yes, I double-checked that, but…

The web drama series hasn't been uploaded yet.

Check with the Marketing Team again.

Yes, sir.

-Food's here. -Hello.

This is Shin Na-ri from the task force.

Yes, this is Jeon Kee-tae.

What's wrong with the server?

You know how important online sales are.

You have to restore it right now. Yes.

Okay, I'll check it too. Bye.

What should we do?

They haven't finished editing the web series.

We still have some time left.

Keep following up until it's uploaded.

Yes, sir.

This is Cha Ji-yoon from the task force.

Yes.

Yes, that's right.

Yes, I'll email that to you right away.

I can't believe this day actually came.

Our babies must be filling up all the stores, right?

And President Han must've landed in Las Vegas.

But Mr. Kang,

why didn't you go to CES?

You should've gone so we could tag along.

If you think back to last night,

you'd know why I didn't go.

True.

We burned the midnight oil.

Still, you're the star of this project.

It's a shame you're missing the spotlight.

I'm not the star here.

-It's us, right? -It's us, right?

No.

-The company. -The company.

Ms. Cha.

It feels like you're becoming like Mr. Kang more and more.

"Three-No-Girl."

And Mr. Kang is becoming like Ms. Cha more and more.

I can't be the Clock-out Fairy,

but I can be the Clock-in Fairy.

It's starting!

I gave it my all again today.

What I need right now

is home,

and AI.

Curious about homebody Cho Ga-eul's daily life?

Look up the web drama series, SAEUM Villa.

I recharge myself with Home-AI.

I totally became a fan of Cho Ga-eul because of this.

I genuinely don't understand why he's so popular.

He's so handsome!

He's a good singer too.

I saw him at the shoot for the series, and he was super polite too.

My wife plays his songs nonstop these days.

It's driving me insane.

His song's pretty good, though.

You listened to it too, Mr. Kang?

I listen to music, you know.

I see.

I hope everything works out well for everyone.

Yes.

It will.

This is so cozy.

It's freezing outside today.

If I'd walked to our usual spot, I would've turned into a popsicle.

Seatbelt.

We're right in front of our office.

You're getting bolder by the day, aren't you, Ms. Cha?

I've got nothing to fear now.

I lost the special promotion anyway.

Should we go to work holding hands tomorrow?

Oh, well…

You'll have to go to work alone tomorrow.

-How come? -I'm taking a day off tomorrow.

Why, all of a sudden?

It's my father's birthday, so I'm visiting him.

I haven't celebrated his birthday since my mother passed away.

I'll miss you, but I understand.

Have a safe trip.

Ms. Ji-yoon.

Yes?

Can you promise me something?

Promise you'll make the best choice for yourself, no matter what.

Yes, I promise.

No-ah, should we go on a trip when it's spring?

How about we go right now?

Now?

Yeah.

If we put it off, we might never go.

What's wrong? That's not like you.

Jae-in.

I'm going to Senegal.

Senegal?

What for?

My company's sending me.

So it's a business trip?

For how long?

Two years.

Can't you tell them no?

I applied for it myself.

I thought it over so much,

and it was only because of you.

We've just started dating.

If you suddenly leave for somewhere that far…

Are you breaking up with me?

No, I don't want to break up with you.

But…

I found ambition for the first time since I started my job.

I want to be recognized more and climb higher.

But if I stay like this, I'll be stuck

as a Sr. Associate while everyone gets promoted.

Jae-in.

I'm absolutely sure that going to Senegal will change everything.

Myself, and my status.

Did you consider me in that choice?

Because it's you.

You're the reason I got the courage to do this.

The old me before meeting you

wouldn't have dared to do it.

It's just…

before being Lee Jae-in's girlfriend,

I want to be Yoon No-ah first.

I understand.

Do what you want.

But as for me…

I can't do this.

No.

I can't lose you.

I know how incredibly selfish I'm being right now.

But still…

Can we please stay together?

Jae-in!

Lee Jae-in!

Still haven't heard from him?

No.

I should've said it better.

I don't think I explained it right.

He probably needs time to think too.

It was so sudden, so his first reaction's bound to be anger.

I would've reacted the same way.

It must feel absurd hearing I'm leaving when we just got together.

I had no idea you were this brave, No-ah.

First the complaint, now Senegal.

You pulled off two bombshells at once.

This is all your fault.

You totally rubbed off on me.

You're worse than me.

Ji-yoon! Want to grab a drink tonight?

It must be nice getting texts.

It's the Manager, right?

Yes.

I'd love to!

Long time no see.

Well, this is an unexpected duo.

I wanted to grab a drink with Ji-yoon,

but people would gossip if we stayed near work.

I was the one who suggested this place.

You don't mind, do you?

Hey, I'm grateful for any paying customer.

And I got to see an old friend.

Don't mind me. Go ahead and talk.

Did you have a rough time?

Yes.

I thought the lies would disappear

once I told the truth,

but even bigger lies ended up blurring the truth.

To be honest,

I was a bit scared.

Still, you hung in there so well.

I heard you even went to HR yourself.

Thank you.

You missed the promotion this time,

but you'll be a Manager soon enough.

Yes.

Prepare yourself.

That's when corporate life really begins.

What's it like?

Wait until you lead a team.

You see right through your subordinates slacking off

and all the dirty politics the higher-ups play.

You'll see a side of the company

that you've never seen before.

And on top of that, if you decide to marry and raise kids,

the glass ceilings you have to break will look impossibly high.

But you'll do great, Ms Choi.

You know

you're my role model, right?

I'm actually the one learning a lot from you.

How to work without losing yourself…

and how to love.

I'm counting on you down the road, okay?

Likewise.

You silly.

Man, this feels weird.

You made all of this yourself?

Yes. Why ask the obvious?

All right, then. Let's eat.

It's delicious.

So what brings you here?

It's your birthday.

Birthday? That's nothing special.

Happy birthday.

The sound is probably just how you remember it.

You should listen to it more often.

It feels like

I dumped a repair job on you.

You're allowed to. I'm your son.

You know, this audio set belongs by your side.

The soup's getting cold.

Right.

I know he's with his father, but still.

How can he just send one goodnight text

and not even call me once?

It's the weekend, at that.

Wait, is there something I missed?

I'm sorry.

By "rough things,"

do you mean me?

Can you promise me something?

Promise you'll make the best choice for yourself, no matter what.

Isn't it hard living out here?

Sure, it's less convenient than Seoul.

The grocery stores are far, and so are the hospitals.

But taking a walk like this in the sea breeze

completely clears my head.

Time flies as well.

How have you been?

Everything's fine.

Are you sure about that?

Your face is screaming that you're troubled.

Is everything at work okay?

If I keep at it, I'll get promoted and even make executive.

But?

I don't think I'll make a good leader.

What do you mean?

A good leader has to be willing to get their hands dirty

and fight to protect their own people.

I'm not so sure I can do that.

Fair point.

You never had a knack for politics, just like me.

But that doesn't mean you can't do it.

Office politics comes in different forms.

Some will do this, while others do that.

You just need to do it your own way.

Right. I'm still trying to figure out what my way is.

It's cold, but it's nice being out.

It is.

What is it? Do you know her?

She's my girlfriend.

I have to go grocery shopping, so go on home.

We have to feed her dinner before she goes.

Mr. Kang!

What are you doing here?

I went to your father's place, but no one was there.

So I was just watching the sea, waiting for you.

Without even calling me?

I just felt like there was something going on with you.

I may not know everything,

but I know you're having a hard time.

You keep both the good stuff and your worries all bottled up,

so you're overthinking by yourself again.

That's why you came all the way here?

I want to be by your side when you're having a hard time.

I was looking for the answer in the wrong place.

I was completely lost searching for the answer,

but it hit me the moment I saw your face.

What answer?

The simplest reason of all.

"Because it's you."

I'm

thinking of quitting my job.

But it feels like a waste to throw away

everything you've worked for.

I want to find out

what I really want to do.

It's not too late to change your mind.

The new hire arrives today. Can someone be his mentor?

I'll do it.

You're too handsome to work at an electronics company.

No-ah. Let's get back together.

I know exactly how selfish I'm being.

But I really don't want to give up on either.

He's…

How can you trust someone who gives up that easily?

Tomorrow will be my last day at work.

Subtitle: Yenny Kang