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THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

We live within time.

Time doesn't discriminate between the rich and poor

the good and evil

or the young and the old.

Time passes equally for everyone.

I live the time I'm given.

Today passes just like yesterday

and tomorrow will be no different.

Today, as always

time passes us by

so indifferently.

EPISODE 1: GOOD THINGS COME TO THOSE WHO WAIT

Good morning, Mr. Gong.

Morning, Ji-hye.

- Morning. - You just got here?

Yes, I ran a bit late.

Times have changed.

Good morning, everyone.

Hi, Gong.

Good morning, Mr. Gong.

- Morning, Gi-tae. - Hi.

- When did you get here? - Five minutes ago.

Hello, good morning.

- You feel okay this morning? - I'm totally fine.

- Hello, Mr. Jeong. - Hi.

Hello, Mr. Yang.

- Hello. - Good morning.

- Good morning, Mr. Yang. - Good morning.

- Hey, Ju-hui. - Good morning.

What happened to the outlet manager who kicked up a fuss?

- How did you know? - I know everything.

You can run, but you can't hide from me.

Let's start the meeting.

- Okay. - Sure.

Mr. Yang, it's time for our meeting.

- Coffee? - Pardon? Well...

I think you should come over now.

Can I at least get a coffee to survive the day?

- Fine, I'm coming. - Good.

I'm coming.

I'll be quick so we can get to work.

- Okay. - Okay.

Any updates on the discrepancy

between the distribution and what the mall got?

The mall staff forgot to count a box they had in storage.

The numbers add up now.

They won't, though.

They still resort to borrowing stock

from other stores if the numbers don't add up.

You should conduct a spot inspection.

Okay, I'll do that.

Why don't we let it drop this time?

It's obvious they borrowed stock from another store.

Pointing that out will only ruffle feathers.

Once sales stabilize

we can check all the remaining stock.

Let's do that, then.

I'll revise the schedule to reflect that.

Each brand's projected spring, summer lineup.

I'd like the full list this week. Can it be done?

- Mr. Yang. - I'll tell you when it's ready.

We need the list by this week so we can review it internally

before we place the orders next week.

There's a limit to what's within my control.

Still, check with the brands for me.

Okay.

- Ji-hye. - Yes?

Some brands are changing their CI. Share the drafts with me

and compile a questionnaire to collect input for a future report.

Can you do that by today?

Yes, I can.

Let me know if it's too much. I'll help.

Not at all. I can manage.

There's also concern that employees are managing their time too freely.

The work we do

makes it impossible to work exactly from nine to six

but I'd like you to follow company rules as best you can.

- Do you all understand? - Yes.

Yes.

- Let's get to work, then. - Okay.

Goodness...

You never get a break, do you?

You can train and mentor the juniors

but you have one troublemaker of an assistant manager.

Mr. Yang must have struggles of his own.

It can't be easy working under a younger guy.

True. It's tough on both of you.

What's this meeting about?

I have no idea what the higher-ups are thinking.

Oh, shoot.

Where are you going?

- It's my leg day. - What do you mean?

Let's take the stairs.

RESERVATIONS FOR 4TH-FLOOR CONFERENCE ROOM

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

- Mr. Jeong? - Yes?

Am I a zombie, or are you a rat?

What do you mean?

Why did you take the stairs

when the elevator was working just fine?

Oh, you saw us?

Mr. Gong and I had something to discuss.

I wonder if you're still ticked off because I rejected

a few of your ideas.

Did you reject a few ideas?

Why don't I remember that?

Did he?

- Hello, sir. - Hello, sir.

- You're all here. - Yes.

- You can sit. - Thanks.

Okay.

Did you talk to your teams about managing their time?

- Yes. - Yes.

Someone will get caught first. Don't let that be you.

I can't cover for you then.

- Okay. - Okay.

Let's get things started.

Today's agenda is very simple.

Laknes.

What do you all think about it?

Shall we go clockwise?

Or play rock-paper-scissors?

Their designs are one thing, but their prices are extremely high.

They're not that well-known and have a small collection.

And they don't have that many patterns, either.

I believe it's a hard brand to launch.

What else?

I believe they just exited the Korean market.

Unless they've changed their designs or pricing

won't the result be the same if we bring them back?

Their designs were hard to swallow at first.

But times have changed.

They didn't exit because they flopped.

I think they even got into the top ten of luxury brands.

Didn't they reach ninth?

Yes, just once.

I get what you're all worried about.

We must do this.

It's our director's order.

Don't take it. Fight back.

Laknes is known for its radical designs.

Why don't you take it, Mr. Gong?

You're the youngest here and have the best eye for aesthetics.

No?

As you know, my team doesn't have the time or bandwidth.

We're the smallest team, but we handle the most brands.

What do the others think?

Well...

The truth is, every team is stretched thin.

The team best-suited for the job would be Mr. Gong's.

You think so too?

I mean, you all have a point

but I fear you're giving him too much because he's the youngest.

Then Team 4 should take it.

That's not what I meant.

- Mr. Gong. - Yes?

How about you take Laknes

and give a few brands to some other teams here?

Can you do it, then?

Yes.

Then we can do it.

Okay.

Stupid, I told you not to take it.

You're out of your mind.

Why did you give in when I told you not to?

- Whatever. - Hey.

If that's not what you meant, what did you mean?

I tried to defend you because they all wanted you to...

Gong, can I have a word?

Before you hand over some of your brands

can you talk to me first?

Yes, of course.

- Let's have a drink soon. - Sure.

Mr. Kim.

What's this?

It got returned. Give it to your wife.

Oh, it's a scarf.

Do you think Laknes will work?

Of course not.

We're bringing back a brand that flopped with zero changes.

Isn't it a jerk move to dump a sure-fire flop on another team?

I can only go along with what Mr. Jang suggests.

What else can I do?

You're way too ambitious.

Why don't you give me something too?

What?

You want something of mine?

Well, Mr. Jang is in my corner, but the director is neutral.

I don't feel safe.

If Mr. Son gets something from Mr. Jeong

we'll all be in trouble.

Let's plan long-term.

Give me something good, okay?

Thanks for the scarf.

Everyone's dead anxious.

Laknes is a done deal because the director wants it

but you're the only one who'll do it without complaint.

They want Kim as associate director, but his sales aren't good enough

so they're taking a few of your brands to boost his numbers.

And now Son is worried he won't get promoted this time.

And people think I don't care at all who you give those brands to.

Should I give you one too if you're that upset?

I'm just worried for the two of us.

Don't give me anything.

Here's how I feel.

I want my brands to do better at the new teams.

It's like I want them to meet a good adoptive family.

Instead of letting them take what's yours

why don't you take a stand?

"I can't take Laknes. Let me secure my own sales."

Even I think only I can handle Laknes.

You don't want it, either.

Exactly, I don't even want to do it, so why would you?

Since we're on the topic, think of your poor team.

They take all the brands no one wants and do all the hard work.

Once the brands are on track, they give them to someone else.

What the heck is that?

Are you consoling me or what?

I feel sorry for you, that's all. I really do.

To be honest, no one cares about me

but aren't you in Mr. Jang's camp?

What's up with him?

He should be responsible for the employee he promoted.

Why are you always suffering?

Don't you think... What the heck?

Gosh, that punk.

Wait up.

- You're leaving? - Yes.

Bye.

- Take care, Gong. - Bye.

I'm heading out.

Sure, bye.

Wow, I'm starving.

Let's eat. What do you want?

How about the barbecue place we went to last time?

That place is too cheap, and you're buying.

Oh, am I buying?

Will you join us, Mr. Gong?

No, I'm fine.

Okay, I'll head home, then.

I'm leaving too, sir.

- Let's have what Ji-hye wants. - Ji-hye?

What I want?

She prefers pork.

- She likes pork? - Yes.

Then we should go for somaek.

- Somaek. - Are we getting drunk again?

Oh, sounds good.

TRAIN IS APPROACHING

STOP

What did the doctor say?

About your father.

Oh, that? He got a few tests done.

The results aren't out yet.

But they said it's nothing to worry about.

Still, keep an eye on him.

Older people aren't like what you think.

Okay, I'll do that.

Tell me when you get the results.

I can put you in touch with a different hospital.

You'd do that?

Thank you.

Are you busy, Ji-hye?

No.

Can you work the tongs, then?

Oh, let me.

I don't mind cooking the meat.

Why? Is it because she's a woman?

Or because she's a contract worker?

No, it's not exactly that...

Man or woman, contract or full-time, Ji-hye is still family.

Aren't you the youngest?

Yes, I am. I should've watched the grill. Sorry.

I don't know what Gong's thinking

but I don't plan to let her go after her contract expires.

- What? - Just you wait.

I brown-nose everyone I see at work for a reason.

I'm trying to secure an opening.

I grovel and beg, just for you.

I see. Thank you, Mr. Yang.

If you're grateful, flip the meat before it burns.

Sorry.

Let's drink.

You have a great posture, Mr. Gong.

Don't most office workers

get tech-neck and crooked spines after seven years?

I have dry eyes and fatty liver, and that's bad enough for me.

You stayed late.

This is early for me.

You look good.

I pretend to be good.

Are you going home?

I have plans.

Let's get a drink.

I have plans.

Let's have pufferfish soup and split the bill.

I have plans, I said.

You don't have plans.

Hurry up.

CHEONGJIN PUFFERFISH

Ma'am, can we get another bottle?

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Hey, why are you always alone?

Other team leaders are always with their minions.

Your team leader doesn't take you anywhere.

I bet it's the same reason.

Exactly.

I'm asking since I'm just a member of a team

but you're a team leader.

The head of Legal is equivalent to a managing director

so to be exact, you're above me.

Can you just not?

You treated everyone from our year to beef

because you made team leader.

But you're an outcast in your own team.

You're always out and about on your own.

What was that brand called? Laknes?

Why are you letting everyone play you like a fiddle?

What's the point of being a team leader?

The company has a big picture for Laknes.

I happen to be in charge of the backdrop.

Okay. Let's say that about the company's big picture.

Why is Mr. Yang drawing the picture for your team?

He's always out with the two underlings.

He's making you do all the work while he plays team leader.

I know he joined Hongsung before you

but isn't that just wrong?

Mr. Yang...

- He gets on my nerves. - Right?

But part of me thinks

even if he gets on my nerves and plays team leader

if he hits our goals

and make things work, isn't that good enough?

We're all there to do a job.

Is it all fine if things work out?

You suffer.

If my suffering means things work out

it's all good.

Is Hongsung a company or a temple?

You might actually reach nirvana.

See you. Take care at work.

You're still talking about work?

That's all you talk about.

Is your workday not over yet?

Jeez, Gong Eun-tae.

Take care.

What kind of life am I living?

- Are you all right? - Yes.

- Let me help. - No, leave it.

I was born into a family

that wasn't rich, but wasn't poor, either.

I could climb if I worked hard

and I could fall if I made one mistake.

GONG EUN-TAE

That's why I studied hard.

I wanted to get into a better college...

and I wanted to get a better job.

Regardless of the result, working hard put me at ease.

That's what made me think I was living life well.

That's how I got a job at Hongsung International.

They have the second-most turnover

and the third most brands in the industry.

It's a large company

with 900 employees and annual sales of 800 billion won.

My parents didn't know the name of the company

but they were proud I worked at a large one.

And I was grateful I could support myself before I was too old.

Nothing changed after I started working.

I remained in the same frame

spending the same amount of time

and did my best as always.

For three whole years

I was the first to come in and the last to leave.

So I got promoted to assistant manager.

Three more years of that, and I made team leader.

After all those years of work

I can afford an efficiency apartment

a slightly fatty liver, dry eyes

and an almost slipped disk.

Does everyone live like this?

If I work a little harder

will my life become a little better?

For what did I live and work so hard?

And when did I stop living and working so hard?

- Who is it? - Hey.

- Oh, hello. - Hello.

- I brought your dry-cleaning. - Thank you.

Oh, one more thing.

I lost one of your dress shirts.

- Did you? - Yes.

Which one did you lose?

My wife only said it's in the ledger, but she can't find it.

I don't know which one it is.

Then I guess...

Have a good evening.

And since when did I stop getting angry?

HANKYEONG BANK EULJIRO 1-GA STATION

Mr. Yang.

Hi, Ju-hui.

- Good morning. - Morning.

Why are you so down this morning?

It's weird to be excited about work. Beware of such people.

Are you worried about the brand shift?

The brand shift? What do you mean?

You haven't heard?

- Morning. - Hello.

Good morning.

- Mr. Yang. - Hello.

- Morning. Can you... - Let's talk.

What is this about?

What's this about handing over our brands to other teams?

Stuff happened.

Yes, but why?

We have to launch Laknes.

We have to start from scratch

and it'll be a lot of work.

So we have to pack up the brands we were working on

so other teams can take over.

Don't you think that's too much?

None of our previous brands started off normal.

Eynard?

They made a decent amount, and Team 3 couldn't handle it.

So they were fine, but what about the others?

Weren't they all brands that should've been dropped?

We took them in and revived them

only to lose them.

Now we get Laknes that flopped once already?

Even if the team leader doesn't have much clout

that doesn't mean they can walk all over the team.

Mr. Yang.

Do you think I want to lose the brands

I was working on?

Mr. Gong.

Can you please do just one thing for me?

Let us keep our projects.

That's the least you can do if you expect us to trust you.

Is that so much to ask?

Just let us do our job in peace.

Please?

Did Mr. Yang headbutt you?

That stupid punk.

He was right, though.

A team leader is useless if he loses his team's trust.

So what? If Yang headbutted you

what will you do?

Shouldn't you headbutt someone too?

Did you ever see me get angry?

Have I seen you get angry?

I haven't.

I don't shout when I'm angry.

If I do, I only have to sort out that aftermath.

No one cares about that when they're angry.

They just lash out.

So what? What will you do now?

I must do something.

Like what?

ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

- Is he in? - Yes.

Come in.

What is it?

I have something to say.

- Will it take a while? - It might.

Sit.

What is it?

It's about Laknes.

Could you give it to another team?

Is your team disheartened about taking Laknes?

Did Yang Jun-ho complain?

Talk to me.

He's the only subordinate who would complain.

Everyone agrees, though.

Hey.

Will you let them control you forever?

If you really can't do it, then I'll accept that.

I can give it to another team.

But that's not the case.

You can take it, but one of your lackeys can't.

Isn't that why you took a deep breath before coming in to see me?

Do you think I made you team leader to take on easy jobs?

No, I never thought so.

Jeez, that's exactly what you think.

It's easy to keep doing what you're good at.

As long as your brain works

anyone can do that. However...

It's hard to revive a dying brand.

That's not for just anyone.

I gave you the job because I believe in you.

Yes, it will be hard work.

And your team will complain, but what can I do?

They pull off what you tell them to do.

Bear with it.

And pull it off.

It goes on your record.

Get out of here.

Darn it.

- Gi-tae. - Yes?

- Let's go out for a smoke. - Okay.

Ji-hye, join us for some air.

Okay.

Jeez...

PRESSED PORK HEAD MEAT

KOREAN BEEF

SEONGGYEONG BUTCHER

SYSTEM IS DOWN

SYSTEM IS DOWN

Sorry, the checkout machine isn't working.

What should I do, then?

Do you have cash?

Yes.

- Here. - That's 10,000 won.

We're out of change.

I'll come by another time.

Would you like to buy a lottery ticket?

Sorry?

Two beers are 5,000 won, and a ticket is 5,000 won.

- Sure, give me one. - Okay.

Random numbers?

Okay.

Here you go.

Do I get a plastic bag?

You didn't pay 100 won for one.

MOM

Hello, Mom.

Did you have dinner?

I'm eating right now.

Do you have any food at home?

Should I send you some?

I still have what you sent me last time.

I sent that a long time ago.

You should eat it up quickly.

Tell me if you ever need any side dishes.

I'll tell you if I do.

Okay. Oh, there's one more thing.

It's nothing serious.

Can you give your brother five million won?

What is it this time?

Your brother was on the night shift

and some drunkards got into a fight.

When Eun-seok tried to stop them, one guy fell and hurt his back.

He's demanding your brother pay for the treatment

but you know he's penniless.

A security guard barely makes enough after expenses and his kid's tuition.

I'll give him a call.

No, don't call him.

He doesn't know I called you.

He knows.

I'll call him.

GONG EUN-SEOK

CALLING

MY LITTLE BROTHER

Hey, Eun-tae.

You need money?

Gosh, did Mom tell you?

I told her not to tell you.

Will five million won do?

Yes, that'll be enough.

I'll pay you back soon.

When?

What? When?

When can I pay you back?

Let me see...

Do you know how much I lent you so far?

Just ask for it. Why do you say you owe me?

But I should pay you back.

Eun-seok.

Do you think everyone with an office job can save up?

I don't have much.

Do you know how much it costs to just live and breathe in Seoul?

We're family, aren't we?

If we can't help each other

let's at least not burden each other.

Okay. Sorry.

- I'll wire it right now. - Oh, thanks.

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THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

I've had enough for the day.

Are you going home?

Yes, if I stay any longer, I feel like I might die.

I feel the same.

Why are you still here?

If I leave now, I'll die tomorrow.

We all live one day at a time.

Wrap it up quickly.

Have a good night.

THIS WEEK'S TASKS

GOT OFF WORK YET?

GONG EUN-TAE

Subtitles by Jennifer Jean Lim