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[alarm beeps]

[theme music playing]

THIS IS A WORK OF FICTION

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED SAFELY WITH SUPERVISION

Releasing my first album after 30.

That's way beyond late,

isn't it?

THE 1ST ALBUM BAND GA-EUL

I only had one thing in mind.

I just wanted to make it first

and then propose to you.

Pretty soon, I'll be signing with a label.

And after that, we can move into a house like you wanted.

-Come on, let's give it another sho-- -Ga-eul.

Do you really want us to get married?

I don't want to break up with you.

If we do…

then what?

Forcing yourself to fit into the future that I want,

will you really want to live like that?

If you want, I'll release albums more often,

and I won't go anywhere.

[Ji-yoon] You idiot.

That's not the person that I fell in love with.

The thing is…

I don't want you to change because of me.

What a selfish thing to say.

You built up all these expectations, and now you're walking back on them.

I am…

too late, aren't I?

You know me.

I'm the kind of person who thinks that releasing your first album

after 30 is beyond late.

But the thing is that you're not just any 30-year-old.

You actually spent all that time…

learning music and writing lyrics.

And pretending to travel

while working a lot of part-time jobs.

Oh…

You actually knew?

You were right, Ga-eul.

This album wasn't ready then.

[sighs] It had to come out now.

You really…

want it to end like this?

Mm-hmm.

[sighs]

Ji-yoon.

You were amazing up there.

You were exactly the way you were when I first fell for you.

Ga-eul,

just be yourself.

Just as you are now.

Don't change yourself to fit into my mold.

I'll do the same thing.

[sniffles]

[wistful music playing]

Thanks so much…

for letting me see you shine on stage…

one last time, Ga-eul.

[sniffles, sobbing]

[sobbing]

And in the end, I couldn't open the album.

It felt too much like prying open a heart

that had barely found closure.

EPISODE 4 BROKE UP YESTERDAY, STILL CLOCKING IN!

Just how much did you cry?

Enough to… [sighs] …not leave a single drop of regret.

You should've gotten back together.

You said he's finally starting to do well for himself.

We'd end up breaking up again.

And I'd end up looking like this again. Puffy toad face.

[both chuckle]

Playing the damsel in distress in your own movie every night

is just what a real relationship is all about.

Good morning, Ms. Cha Ji-yoon!

My name is Shin Na-ri from Marketing.

Hi, Na-ri!

-We were hired together. -Okay.

Why are you here to see me?

Oh, I heard you're able to help with work this weekend.

Sorry?

So I assume that you're free this weekend.

She's been working overtime, and you want her to work on the weekend?

[chuckles] It's fine. I actually said I could do it.

Great.

We're collaborating with a highball brand to promote our ice sphere fridge.

Oh! Baseball?

Yeah, it's SAEUM's home game this weekend.

All 20,000 seats are sold out.

Don't you think it's the perfect chance to make an impression?

Hmm. That sounds amazing.

Na-ri's pretty good.

Thank you, but this project was actually proposed by Mr. Kang himself.

Mmm. True to form. He's incredibly thorough.

On that note then,

is that why you have that look on your face? Because of Mr. Kang?

-I've been hearing wild rumors about him. -[laughing] Oh, no…

They're not rumors. It's a fact.

Don't get me started on his attitude.

Really?

He's just not very talkative, you know?

But he's not always like that.

He's actually very kind though.

Ms. Cha…

Seriously? Are you taking Mr. Kang's side right now?

It's not that I'm taking his side…

[gasps] Are you two perhaps… [gasps]

Is there something between you two?

Oh, come on. Stop that!

Everyone knows Mr. Kang has an insufferable way of speaking, doesn't he?

And once he gets something on you, he won't let it go.

-Brutal honesty, huh? -[coughs]

-Sharp tongue, right? Huh? -[clears throat]

[Na-ri coughs]

-We should get back to work. [chuckles] -Mm-hmm.

I'll contact you again later about the project. [chuckles]

M-Mr. Kang.

Did you happen to hear what I said?

Hear what exactly?

Just now, I said…

That I'm insufferable when I speak?

I'm sorry, sir.

If you say that I am,

it must be true.

[chuckles]

[Si-woo] If you say that I am, it must be true.

If you say that I am, it must be true.

[echoing] …it must be true.

[sighs]

What are we going to do about the launch presentation?

Since you're just riding on someone else's coattails,

you can't possibly be thinking of doing it yourself, right?

No, I have no intention to.

Well, at least there's that.

In that case,

Ms. Cha, write up a draft for it.

I'll need to revise it a few times. So you better hurry.

The launch…

will be presented by Ms. Cha.

M-Me?

Yes.

After all, you're the one who has been on the project

from the beginning until its successful development.

[Young-sam scoffs] Oh, please. Come on.

Give me a break. Are you serious?

A senior associate can't handle a product launch presentation!

Hey, Ms. Cha, tell him now.

Honestly, does this make sense to you?

If my manager is saying so, I suppose it does.

What?

[Si-Woo] You are totally capable.

You just need to do what you did when you convinced me and Development.

Do you think getting up on that massive stage and giving a presentation is a joke?

Let's not be so reckless and ruin the whole thing!

I will do it.

I will.

Hey, Ms. Cha. [clicks tongue]

Very well.

Don't worry, I'll help you.

Thank you, sir.

[grunts]

[sighs] Seriously?

[sighs]

A product launch presentation?

[groans] A new product presentation?

[groans] Come on.

Why do I keep digging my own grave like this? Why? [sighs]

Maybe it's better this way.

At least that way I can lose myself in the work.

Hey, work.

Thank you

for helping me forget my sadness with pain.

THANKS A LOT FOR LETTING ME DROWN OUT MY SADNESS WITH PAIN!

[No-ah sighs]

[zipper unzips]

-[chuckles] -[zipper zips]

[No-ah] No-ah being proactive and passing DELF A2!

Please write down your name on this.

[chuckles] I have a boyfriend.

Good for you.

Sorry?

I'm getting everyone's contact info.

I'm the TA for this class.

Ah. Oh, I'm sorry.

I misunderstood. Just a second.

Here.

YOON NO-AH 010-0705-8005

"Yoon No-ah."

-I'll contact you at this number. -Sure.

Next time, please bring my hat.

Sorry?

Oh.

That hat is actually really special to me.

[crying]

[in French] You should hide your tears.

[sighs]

[chuckles]

[in English] There's no way.

Why not? You're actually super tall, sir.

Not taller than the tree.

Well, you can use this then.

No, there's no way.

[groans]

What are we gonna do about that?

I can't leave it up there and lose it.

Get a firm grip.

[child 1] Oh. Oh.

-Oh! Wow! -[child 2] Wow!

Thank you very much, sir.

I didn't do anything. You did it yourself.

Okay.

Wait. Here you go.

Is that a gift?

Let's go!

[Ji-yoon] Do you not like chocolate?

No. I do like it.

Why that face then?

And also, if you were gonna help them, why did you say you couldn't at first?

I knew that I couldn't have done it alone.

[scoffs] This is why people…

You know, you're the type who's easily misunderstood.

Know that?

You know, the Clock-in Fairy has been running late.

I stayed up late last night because of the presentation.

I mean, I'm already short on time preparing for the launch.

And now you want me to help with the Marketing Team's work.

Two of me is a bit too--

We're not here just to help out Marketing.

Then what?

You can think of this as a rehearsal for the product launch.

Either way, it's about pitching the product to customers.

Doing this today will help you figure out an angle for your presentation.

So, you did this for me?

For my own sake.

A coach gets all the blame for choosing the wrong player.

Let's go.

Are you sure you like it?

You look like you don't.

[Na-ri] I'll be taking care of the event and of course promoting the brand too.

All you need to do, Ms. Cha, is stand next to this refrigerator

and explain all the features and benefits of an ice sphere.

Okay. Got it.

As for you, Mr. Kang…

I didn't expect you to be here too. [chuckles]

I'll just be handing out the brochures.

Sure.

In that case, here.

I managed to secure one for Mr. Kang too.

[gentle music playing]

[Na-ri] Wow.

I almost mistook him for a real player.

He can't look like that and work at an electronics company.

Yeah, he has no business working out as much as he does.

Who cares if he's a little snarky when he's such eye candy? [chuckles]

Thankfully, he doesn't talk that much.

[Na-ri gasps] That's so nice.

[both chuckle]

-What do you think you're doing? -[both] Sorry?

Can't you see all the people waiting behind you?

Oh! [stammers]

Uh, I'm so sorry! [chuckles]

-[Si-woo] We are from SAEUM. -Hello! How are you?

Would you like this one? This one's good.

The fridge you see here is SAEUM's soon-to-be-released

Ice Sphere Refrigerator.

Now, as to what an ice sphere is…

Hello, we're from SAEUM.

Uh, could I get your autograph?

I am not a player.

Since the game started,

you can leave things here with us, and go enjoy the game for a bit.

-Is that okay? -Yes, of course.

Mr. Kang, let's go.

All right, let's go.

Yes!

[crowd cheering]

[crowd chanting, singing]

♪ Victory! ♪

[crowd continues singing]

♪ SAEUM ♪

[cheerleaders chanting]

-Should we watch from here? -Sure.

-Oh, excuse me. -Yes?

Would you like one too? They're on me this time.

I drove here though.

-Just one glass, please. -Just one?

-Thanks. -Sure.

-Here. Thank you. -Thank you very much.

[sighs] That hits the spot.

When you're at a game, you just can't do without a beer.

I question your loyalty.

You were just running a highball event, and now you're drinking beer?

[scoffs] Beer and my loyalty are different things.

Come on.

No outs with runners on first and second. Why keep swinging for the fence?

What's wrong with the fences?

Well, right now we're actually down by one.

In times like these,

he should just be thinking of getting one more run with a sac bunt.

A single hit could turn the game.

If I were the coach, I'd tell them to be aggressive

even if he ends up striking out.

[crowd chanting]

[chanting continues]

[groaning]

[stammers] Oh!

[calm music playing]

[commentator 1] Wow, a spectator caught it. And with his bare hands too.

-[crowd cheering] -[commentator 2] Wow.

I think he moved his hand out of reflex just so his girlfriend wouldn't get hit.

[commentator 1] Is this the power of love?

Thank you so much, sir.

Shouldn't you know how to avoid getting hit?

Well, oddly enough, I freeze up when I panic.

That's because you don't work out.

You should work out three times a week.

[sighs] Thank you. [gasps]

Mr. Kang! Wait, is your hand okay?

Oh, no.

It's all red and swollen.

I mean, you can't just tell me to duck

and then just go for it like it's nothing!

-What are you, a baseball player? -It does hurt.

Yeah, I bet. Oh, my goodness.

Oh, what should we do?

That's making it hurt more.

[crowd exclaiming, cheering]

[romantic music playing]

[chuckling]

[spectator exclaims]

[commentator 1] Oh, that's the couple who caught the ball barehanded earlier.

Are you two not a couple?

You're not? Oh.

Then, how about you

start dating today!

-Give her a kiss! Give her a kiss! -[crowd chanting] Give her a kiss!

[commentator 1, crowd chanting] Give her a kiss! Give her a kiss!

[friend] Is this your sister?

[crowd cheering on phone]

-[commentator 1 chattering] -Hey, Mom. Mom!

-Yes? -Come over here.

-Look at this. -What?

[commentator 1, crowd] Give her a kiss! Give her a kiss!

-Is that your sister? -It does look like your daughter.

Who's the man she's with?

Don't know.

-[chanting continues] -[mother] Hmm?

[chanting continues]

What… What do we do?

Excuse me a moment.

[chanting fades]

[crowd cheering]

[crowd groaning, exclaiming]

[comical music playing]

The event was a great success, thanks to you both.

Thank you so much.

Don't mention it. I had fun too.

Oh. I'll get the survey results

and get them to you by Monday. Would that be okay with you, Mr. Kang?

All right. Great work today.

Mr. Kang, now that I've worked closely with you,

I get why Ms. Cha said what she said about you.

No, back then, I just…

Anything else, besides how insufferable I am?

Yes. [chuckles] She said you don't talk much,

but that you're actually very kind.

When exactly did I say "very," huh?

I actually said "kind of."

-Did you? Either way. -Mmm.

Well, see you at work then.

Okay! Have a good afternoon.

It's true though.

I didn't say "very."

Okay.

I wasn't the one who started talking about you first, either.

It's just that everyone seems to have the wrong idea about you.

Yes, I know.

[calm music playing]

Thank you for that.

For what?

For actually believing me.

Let's just take my car.

I've made you work on the weekend, so dinner is on me today.

Oh.

I'm so sorry, I already have plans tonight.

Right.

Well, I guess I'll see you Monday.

Sir.

[sighs]

[sighs]

Come to think of it, we've never even had a proper meal together.

[sighs]

CHO GA-EUL

[sighs] Didn't they break up already?

LIKE A CAT

[in Korean] ♪ I don't know when it began ♪

[sighs, chuckling]

♪ Your gaze Made every part of me breathe ♪

[in English] What am I doing?

TIER 1 BEEF

Wow, this is so good.

You should've just gotten the best one while you were at it.

[Ji-yoon] This is Prime grade.

I thought Prime was the very top, because that's what you've always been.

But just like with beef,

it turns out there were higher tiers above you all along too.

You're not making any sense.

Mom had a matchmaking agency actually run your numbers.

And why would you do such a thing?

Okay, so?

What tier am I then?

Out of fifteen tiers,

you're a nine.

-Not exactly flattering. [chuckles] -[scoffs]

Why am I a Tier 9? Huh?

Well, above you, there are professionals like doctors and lawyers

or very good-looking celebrities.

Apparently, to be rated at the top, you need to have rich parents.

[scoffs]

What, so they can leech off their parents even after marriage or what?

That's just so ridiculous.

They even asked if you'd be okay with being with someone divorced.

Mom, why? What's gotten into you?

What happened to telling me I should never get married,

and I should just focus on my career?

I said that because I was worried you'd marry that punk.

But now, your Mom has a new goal in mind.

What kind of goal?

I'm gonna get you married off,

-and then I'm separating. -What?

-And me? -And then I'm getting a divorce.

Mom!

It's bad enough that you've kicked Dad out of his room. Really?

He comes in when we're all asleep and leaves after breakfast.

[sighs]

Who was that man?

Who are you talking about?

-The man you were with at the game. -[sighs]

You got caught on the kiss cam.

He's my boss at work.

He's the manager of the team I'm on.

Is he married?

If he's a manager at Ji-yoon's company, he probably is.

And his salary must be like his face.

-He's pretty good-looking. -[sighs]

[sighs] I really liked Ga-eul, though.

Yeah, but Ga-eul had no money whatsoever.

Other than that, he was very nice.

Ga-eul's doing pretty well nowadays. He's got an album and tons of concerts.

He probably earns a ton of money.

-Really? -Uh-huh.

Then maybe you should get back together.

This… This is exactly the reason why I hate coming home.

I don't care if you and Dad get a divorce or just separate.

Just stay out of my love life.

There she goes with that temper of hers.

She's exactly like her damn father.

I don't share your thoughts.

I mean, what kind of mother wants to marry her daughter off

so she can finally separate?

[Hye-ji] Why not? I understand her.

It's every parent's wish to marry their kids off

with a perfectly clean marriage record.

But who even thinks divorce is a flaw…

[sighs] I mean…

I used to cheer when I heard about couples splitting later in life,

but the second it's my own parents, my heart shatters into pieces.

That's why divorce is completely different from just breaking up after dating.

It's a decision made with the entire family in mind.

Meaning it carries the tears of so many more lives.

It must've been really hard.

For who? Your mom?

Oh, not her. Someone else who's divorced.

[jazz music playing on speakers]

Why are you here alone? You should've come with Ms. Ji-yoon.

Since when is she "Ms. Ji-yoon"?

What do I call her then?

Shall I call her "Ms. Cha" too?

She had plans.

[sighs] Figures.

Who would want to be with their boss on the weekend?

You should've treated her better in the first place.

I bet you've been hounding her for being bad at her job.

Ms. Cha's good at her job.

She's the best employee I've ever worked with.

You have a soft spot for competent women.

And for competent men as well.

I've just never seen one.

That's not what I meant. I mean… [clicks tongue]

Do you have… hmm…

feelings for Ms. Ji-yoon?

Huh? What was that?

Stop meddling. It's rude.

[scoffs] That punk.

[calm music playing]

[panting]

[song continues through earphones]

[song distorts, stops]

YEONG-MOOK REPAIR SERVICES

Hello, sir.

Do you repair cassette players here by any chance?

The one I have suddenly just stopped working.

[sighs]

Ma'am,

this was discontinued in '98. There won't be spare parts.

[groans] That's right. What kind of father gifts their kid this thing

when everyone else was listening to CDs?

And a secondhand piece of junk he fixed up, no less.

You liked it back then.

Yes, I did.

Plugged my headphones in and I was the coolest kid in school.

Geez.

And you've been using this all this time?

You know, they're back in style now.

Retro, right?

[laughs] Retro, my foot.

[tender music playing]

Let's see here…

Hey, Dad, why did you marry Mom?

Because I wanted to be with her.

Then why do you make her feel lonely like that?

Did she say something again?

She didn't.

But I mean, let's be honest, Dad. You're a total zero as husband material.

You're always obsessing over broken stereos,

and you barely even come home.

If I were her, I'd want to leave you too.

I know. I know.

But when… [sighs]

I mean, whenever someone walks through that door, I just soften up.

Because to some, it doesn't matter the cost

or the time it takes,

it's memories they want to repair.

I know. [sighs]

But maybe you could work on keeping Mom's memories alive too. Huh?

At this rate, she'll just end up hating you.

Well, this place is bound to close down soon anyway.

Besides, hardly anyone comes by anymore.

Hmm. What's this?

Does mom know you splurged?

That was actually a gift.

Hey, hey, hey.

Careful.

Hold on. Who would gift this kind of thing to you?

Some guy.

A punk who's been coming here since he was a kid.

What?

[Yeong-mook] He once took apart his home stereo, broke it,

and then he brought it here.

I told him, "Sure, well, if you're that curious,

you can come here and tinker all you want."

[chuckles] And he's been coming here ever since.

What does this guy actually do?

Isn't that sketchy?

Why would it be sketchy?

He just comes to fix broken stuff and then leaves.

Just?

Well, it's nice to have him around. It keeps me from getting bored.

[exclaims, scoffs]

It sounds like you enjoy his company more than your daughter's.

My goodness. How could I ever do that?

-[chuckles] -[chuckles]

He should be here soon.

[knocks on door]

Oh, you're here.

What's that?

[Yeong-mook] Oh, my daughter left me something she needed me to repair.

Oh, is that the daughter who asks a lot of questions?

[Yeong-mook chuckles]

She's a real handful, that one.

Ever since she was a kid, she was always curious.

Why is this like this? Why is that like that? [chuckles]

And still, just looking at her makes me smile. [chuckles]

Right, some are like that.

Mind if I give that a go?

Really?

Go ahead.

[whimsical music playing]

[sighs]

Whoa, I saw him over the weekend,

and now he's in my dreams too.

[scoffs]

[groans]

[automated voice] Doors opening.

Doors closing.

SUNNY

[employee] Breaking news! Office romance! Kiss me!

Three-No-Man and Clock-out Fairy caught on the kiss cam!

[laughs] What the…

[employee 2 gasps] Why were they at the game?

-[employee 3] Did they kiss? -[employee 4 laughs] On a date?

[employee 5] Nah, no way.

-[chuckles] Wait… What's this? -What?

What is this?

Seriously, what is wrong with everyone?

Why make such a big deal when a man and a woman are seen together?

So hurry up and clear things up

-before it gets more awkward for Ms. Cha. -Right.

"Hello, everyone. This is Shin Na-ri from Marketing.

Last weekend,

Manager Kang Si-woo and Sr. Associate Cha Ji-yoon

were assisting the Marketing Team with an event at the baseball stadium.

I hope there are no further misunderstandings."

Mmm.

SHIN NA-RI REPLY FROM ELECTROCUTED MAN

[employee] He made her work on the weekend? Mr. Kang is ruthless.

[employee 2] Insane. Good thing I didn't join the task force.

[employee 3] She'll end up being thrown out like yesterday's trash.

[employee 4] Run away, Ms. "C"!

[employee 5] "Three-No-Man"? No. "Three-No-Hope."

Are you sure that didn't make it worse?

[sighs] It's better than having strange rumors going around.

Do you think they saw this too?

Mm-mmm. Ms. Cha doesn't read this.

[sighs] Thank goodness.

SHIN NA-RI REPLY FROM ELECTROCUTED MAN

[scoffs]

But isn't it obvious that we were just working?

Plus, shouldn't people just drop it?

Why make Mr. Kang be the Grim Reaper?

-[footsteps approaching] -[scoffs]

-[employee giggling] So funny. -[employee 2 laughs]

-Hey, did you see the kiss cam? -Yes! I got so excited.

But I heard they were just working.

[scoffs] What a bummer.

[employee] I mean, the camera wouldn't just film them for no reason.

They must've appeared lovey-dovey or something.

That's right.

You could tell by their vibe that they had something going on.

We'll wait and see

whether Ms. Cha becomes another victim of Three-No-Man or not.

[both giggling]

-[employee 2] Seriously. Let's go. -We shall see.

-[both chuckle] -[door opens]

I'm not being anyone's victim.

[Ji-yoon] Mr. Kang,

I really need to do a good job with this launch.

So please, would you help me?

I like for things to be perfect.

Yes, I am aware.

Therefore, I'm going to hold you to a very high standard.

I am prepared for that.

Sure you won't regret this?

Yes.

Wow.

He's even giving her presentation lessons.

Isn't assigning the presentation to Ms. Cha a punishment?

I get he dislikes Mr. Ko, but still.

As long as she does well,

it's an opportunity for her too.

It's all true, but…

But?

You know that employee who took a leave of absence for therapy

while working under Mr. Kang?

I looked into it.

And apparently, he ended up like that during a product launch presentation.

Are you serious?

[Kee-tae] Yeah.

He must've buckled under the pressure of the presentation.

He did all the prep work, but in the end,

it was Mr. Kang who presented.

[employee] Is Mr. Kang a pro at riding others' coattails or what?

It's all or nothing.

It's either a jackpot or a total bust.

[sighs, groans] This must be so nerve-racking for Ms. Cha.

…transforms an ordinary drink into an experience…

-[groans] Awkward, right? -What do you think the problem is?

The way I'm saying things, and my tone's off.

Well, none of that matters.

Then what?

The self-confidence in knowing that you have created a gem.

That's what's missing from your speech right now.

Focus on your delivery.

There will be subtitles anyway, so it doesn't matter if they can't hear.

But be a little more arrogant and confident.

Try it again.

Okay.

[sighs]

With less surface and area in contact…

Smile.

-…with your drink… -Your gestures need to be

bolder and bigger.

-…the ice melts slowly… -Drop your shoulders,

and tuck your chin.

…preserving flavor longer…

Eyes steady.

…and above all…

it's beautiful.

Let's try again.

Remember everything I just said.

Sir.

Thank you, sir.

How many cups of coffee have you had today?

Uh, around two, three, or four?

I'm sure I told you that caffeine aggravates anxiety.

I also drank a lot of chamomile tea.

Do you think chamomile is some kind of antidote?

Well, I mean, I'm sure it's better than not drinking anything at all.

[chuckles]

[clears throat]

-[chuckles] -[elevator bell dings]

Ms. Choi.

[chuckles] Please.

Ms. Choi, I see you're back already.

Mm-hmm.

Did you enjoy your honeymoon?

Mmm, it was amazing.

I saw you switched teams though.

Yes.

I was worried about it,

but you seem well.

[elevator bell dings]

Hello there, Mr. Ko.

You know, I tend to get lucky whenever I meet you in an elevator, Ms. Choi.

I guess something good's about to happen.

[chuckles] Is that so?

Mmm, that's such a nice thing to hear.

Oh.

By the way, do you happen to know an employee by the name of Lee Young-hun?

Hmm… I don't. Why?

[sighs]

I heard that he was forced into doing

a product launch presentation by his boss…

[clicks tongue] …and had a panic attack.

Goodness.

So I thought that if you knew his contact number,

maybe I could send him a friendly message of support.

[chuckles] Well, Mr. Ko, that's very considerate of you.

Well, a company doesn't just run itself.

Us managers must always look after everyone.

Wouldn't you agree,

my dear Mr. Kang?

[Young-sam sighs]

[phone ringing]

Hmm?

Lee Young-hun speaking.

I see.

[phone buzzing]

Who's this?

Hello?

[TA] This is my number. Make sure you save it.

And who are you?

I need to wear that hat tomorrow.

Can you bring it to me after class?

[scoffs]

[electronic music playing]

[No-ah] Thanks for the hat.

But giving it to me

and then asking for it back is a bit uncalled for.

You wouldn't have come if I'd just asked you to.

What are you trying to pull here?

I'm saying we should hang out.

How old are you?

Twenty-three, and you, No-ah?

Excuse me?

Wow, seriously?

I'm 29 years old.

I see.

All right, No-ah. Uh, want a drink?

[No-ah sighs]

Oh? That looks like No-ah's boyfriend.

[sighs, groans] You scared me.

[groans]

He sure does.

Wait a minute.

But how would you even know that, huh?

Did… D-Did you see?

Just how much of it?

Well…

How much did I see?

[No-ah] Did you cheat on me?

[Goo-won] It's not like that.

She doesn't even know I like her.

And I'm not telling her.

But how could I keep seeing you when I'm feeling like this?

If we were to get married,

I'd just be lying to you.

Wow. He's getting clocked if he keeps that up.

[patron] What's wrong with him?

That's it. Grab the cup and throw it.

[Goo-won] What do you think you're doing?

[No-ah] I'm begging you right now.

I'll forgive you, but take it back.

No-ah, just get up.

Then just tell me you didn't mean what you said!

[Goo-won] I'm sorry.

I'll carry this guilt forever.

[No-ah sobbing]

[groans]

You saw the whole thing.

I did, yeah.

[groans] I can't believe this.

Want revenge?

What?

They say you should enjoy life after you get revenge.

Let's do it. Get revenge on that bastard.

Let's do it?

Mm-hmm. No-ah and me.

Let's do it.

You're not exactly in your right mind either, are you?

[clicks tongue, sighs] Fine.

[screams]

[phone buzzes]

[friend 1] Hey, Yoon No-ah! Did you break up with Goo-won?

[No-ah] Where did you hear that?

Goo-won couldn't keep quiet in his group chat.

-[scoffs] Whoa. -Said he broke up with you,

but you stalked him and even got on your knees.

[friend 2] Is it true? Why would you?

[No-ah] I guess he left that part out, huh,

that he dumped me because he cheated on me?

[friend 3] Seriously?

Pathetic excuse for a human.

[friend 1] Hey, I'm telling the guys about this, okay?

[No-ah] Okay.

[electronic music continues]

[groans]

Let's do it. Revenge.

Where do we start then?

I knew you'd be fun.

Yes, then I'll proceed accordingly.

I'll see you at the venue tomorrow.

The presentation's tomorrow.

You shouldn't still be working.

Go home now.

-Right. -[typing]

I'll just send this email. Okay.

Come on, stand up.

I'll take you home now.

[groaning] Just a moment. I need the bathroom.

[groans]

Ms. Cha!

[sighs] I feel like throwing up.

I warned you about junk food.

The coffee and sugary drinks!

Sorry?

Please forgive me.

[groans]

Let's go to the hospital.

[sighs] Mr. Kang.

Just let me hit "send" on that email.

SEND

EMAIL SENT SUCCESSFULLY

[sighing]

Mr. Kang.

I'd like to go home, not the hospital.

That won't do. I'll get you to the ER.

Oh, no.

No, this is just period cramps.

I forgot to bring painkillers from home, so that's all.

All right, I understand.

Are you sure painkillers will be enough though?

Mm-hmm.

I can still take you to the hospital.

I'll be fine in no time, don't worry.

I didn't know…

you could pass out from period cramps.

It's just mine are particularly bad.

Thank you so much,

Mr. Kang.

[sighs]

[Ji-yoon] Ga-eul?

Hey, why are you here?

You awake?

Stay in bed longer.

Guess he wants to be all polite now that we broke up.

I couldn't use your kitchen,

so I bought this.

When you wake up, make sure you eat the porridge

and then the medication.

Don't take it on an empty stomach.

And even if you feel better after,

go to the hospital. And make sure you get checked out.

Ga-eul.

Looks like your fever came down.

I'm sorry.

[chuckles]

Well, that's a bit upsetting.

[Ji-yoon] Mr. Kang?

Don't be sick.

[Ji-yoon] Is this a dream?

Mr. Kang and his kind voice.

And his warm touch…

[groans]

[groans]

[sighs] It was especially bad this time.

I should see a doctor or something.

[groans] The presentation prep is really…

[gasps]

Oh, no.

It has become the most personal space we have.

A reflection of who we are

and how we choose to live.

-Is Cha Ji-yoon not here? -[sighs]

Another person driven over the edge.

Don't you think this is too far?

How could he work someone to the point of collapse?

One missing screw won't affect this giant corporation at all,

because there are always spare parts.

And on top of that, they're stronger and tighter.

I'll look into it right away.

Thanks.

[upbeat music playing]

SAEUM'S SPHERE ICE REFRIGERATOR NEW PRODUCT

SAEUM'S SPHERE ICE REFRIGERATOR

How are you?

Good.

Home is no longer just where we live.

[Ji-yoon] Mr. Kang!

Are you okay?

I know it's out of line, but may I do the presentation?

Please go ahead.

I didn't want to make a mistake.

No one else here knows more about the ice sphere fridge than you, Ms. Cha.

And now…

go out there and show off your skills.

Sir.

Cha Ji-yoon…

Home is no longer just where we live.

It has become the most personal space we have.

A reflection of who we are and how we choose to live.

After a long day, we unwind at home

with a glass of whiskey.

In the evening, friends gather.

Good food, easy conversation,

and ice-cold cocktails.

At Saeum Electronics,

we asked ourselves a simple question.

"What makes this moment

truly complete?"

The answer was

ice.

But not just any ice.

A crystal-clear sphere of ice.

Once found only in the world's finest lounges.

We've made it possible to create this ice at home,

using our proprietary

reverse icicle freezing technology,

freezing water drop by drop.

With less surface area in contact with your drink,

the ice melts slowly,

preserving flavor longer.

And above all,

it's beautiful.

That moment,

when a perfectly formed sphere of ice drops into your glass…

[microphone feedback]

[sighs, breathing shakily]

[Young-sam] Give me a break. Are you serious?

A senior associate can't handle a product launch presentation!

[employee] We'll wait and see

whether Ms. Cha becomes another victim of Three-No-Man or not.

[breathes shakily]

[sharply exhales]

[Si-woo] What's wrong with the fences?

A single hit could turn the game.

I'd tell them to be aggressive even if he ends up striking out.

Forget the sacrifice bunts, just be a hero.

When you get nervous, remember…

[breathes deeply]

…and you'll know the answer.

Is that your sign, Coach?

Yes.

[sharply exhales]

…transforms an ordinary drink

into an experience.

Today, we are proud to bring that experience

into your home.

We present to you the all-new SAEUM Ice Sphere Refrigerator.

[pop music playing]

[sighs] What can I say, Ms. Cha is killing it up there.

Yeah, I'm jealous as hell. [chuckles]

Wasn't that woman a senior associate on your team?

Why'd you send her to the task force?

She's efficient, so she's great to delegate to.

But there's a ceiling to how far you could take her.

And she leaves work at 6:00 on the dot.

Who cares about her leaving right on time if she's good at what she does?

You're such a bad judge of character.

[sighs] No wonder you're stuck in management.

Wow, it was received so much better than I expected.

Oh. Just a moment.

Excuse me.

Great work.

Thanks to both of you, the new product has become highly anticipated.

[chuckles]

Please join us. Let's get dinner together.

We have prior plans.

Oh… Oh, oh. Sure, sure, sure.

All right.

Well, then I look forward to your next project.

Goodbye. [chuckles]

Looks like it's just us. [chuckles]

-You sure? -Yes.

-All right. -[clicks tongue] Oh, it's fine.

What do you mean, plans?

What kind of plans would make you refuse dinner with the President?

We have a team dinner.

What?

Is there anything you're craving?

I would always just choose chicken?

Sounds good.

Really? [chuckles]

Everyone knows chicken is better fried.

Fried food on an empty stomach's not good for you.

-Did you eat the porridge? -No.

But it's okay, I'm feeling fine right now.

Well, it was particularly bad this time… [chuckles]

…but it's a very familiar kind of pain.

Corporate slaves can't get sick.

Reduce your coffee intake, start working out, eat better,

and make sure you see a doctor.

Oh, do you take any vitamins at all?

I don't.

In that case, next time we'll be buying vitamins.

[Ji-yoon] Has there ever been

a man in my life who was this concerned about my health?

Well then?

Eat up.

What is it? Does it taste bad?

No.

It's delicious.

Would you like a popsicle?

Tell you what, you can be the wind.

And I'll be the sun.

I got it.

Brows of truth.

You actually frown when you like something, don't you?

Now I get it.

I had no idea, and it was making me anxious because you kept frowning at me.

Did I frown that often at you though?

Yes.

Mmm…

I guess you won me over then.

[gentle pop music playing]

It's yummy.

[Si-woo] Don't forget the porridge and the meds.

Don't be sick.

[Ji-yoon] It wasn't a dream.

WE'RE A TEAM

[typing]

[person] Did you make it to work okay today?

Aren't the trees in front of the office so beautiful?

[passengers exclaiming]

[phone buzzes]

[Kee-tae] Hey! Have you checked the company forum?

[person] Hello, everyone.

My name is Lee Young-hun. I'm in my ninth year at SAEUM

and currently on a leave of absence.

Between sick leave and parental leave,

I have spent almost three whole years away from work.

One day, three years ago,

I encountered an unwelcome guest in the form of panic disorder.

But I couldn't really tell anyone at the time.

I didn't want to be seen as weak.

Because having a newborn at home

meant I couldn't risk jeopardizing my career.

And then, finally, someone found me sitting alone in a stairwell…

This is Kang Si-woo.

…hyperventilating and in pain.

Hey, Mom. Hi, yeah, it's me. Apparently, Han-gyeol is not doing well…

[Young-hun] He sat me down and gave me a serious talk.

Mom, the kid is sick.

Uh, I'll take half the day off…

[Young-hun] He just told me to stop…

to stop working right away

and to take care of myself.

I walked out that very same day,

leaving him to deal with the launch presentation

I had stubbornly insisted on doing.

Someone from the company emailed me recently.

And asked me to clear up the misunderstandings about him at work.

That's when I found out about the rumors about him.

Yeah,

someone who doesn't smile often,

a man of few words,

and doesn't apologize.

He is Three-No-Man.

To some, he may be the worst boss imaginable.

But to me,

he is a unicorn of a boss who actually saved my life.

I can't wait to see you,

Mr. Kang Si-woo.

[Soo-jin] Si-woo.

[Ji-yoon] Why are they…

Did they choose to stay friends after breaking up?

But…

Why am I feeling this way?

[pop music playing]

[Ji-yoon] Do I? Mr. Kang?

So then, if you got married and then divorced,

what would you call your ex-husband?

Where are we, in Hollywood?

[Si-woo] We will run a second round of recruitment.

-Hello there, sir! -I'll do it.

No. I-I mean, I'll try.

[Ji-yoon] They may have a crush.

Taking on a true man of mystery…

will give you a whole new thrill.

Is there a meeting I wasn't aware of?

WHAT MAKES YOUR HEART FLUTTER?

[Ji-yoon] Do I make you laugh? Do I, sir?