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THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

1 YEAR AGO

You can sit.

Did you see the personnel changes?

Yes, I did.

How do you feel about it?

I'm fine with it.

I know that's not true.

No, I really am.

How are you and Eun-tae? Are you close?

The assistant manager?

Oh, he's team leader now.

Yes, well, we get along fine.

Can you work under him?

Are you sending me to Sales Team 5?

Why?

You don't want to work under a younger team leader?

It's not just about me.

I think Mr. Gong might feel uncomfortable.

I'm asking what you think.

You don't want to transfer?

If I have a choice

I'd like to stay where I am.

Hey.

Yes?

I'm telling you to join Team 5 as nicely as I can.

Why do you make me give you an order?

I apologize. I'll transfer.

- You can go. - Okay.

Ms. Park.

Don't you also think he and I aren't a good fit?

Sorry, ma'am.

I wouldn't send you there if you two weren't a good fit.

You and Eun-tae might not know it

but you two make a good team.

- Get out. - Yes, ma'am.

EPISODE 3: WHAT I BELIEVE IN

Aren't you sick of it?

Of what?

Having the same coffee every day at the same time.

Sometimes, you can have a latte. Sometimes, you can skip.

But you come here without fail.

It's different every day.

I may not be an expert

but the coffee smells different every day.

That's why I look forward to each cup.

- I'll see you tomorrow. - Bye.

- Good morning. - Good morning.

Morning.

Hello, Mr. Gong.

You're here early, Gi-tae.

Yes.

I'd like to confirm the meeting time.

- Yes. - Good morning.

Hello.

Great. Thank you.

- Ji-hye. - Yes?

Can you check the conference room for our Laknes meeting?

I'd like some extra time before and after.

The meeting is scheduled for 2 to 4 p.m.

so I extended the reservation from 1 to 5 p.m.

Is that okay with you?

- You did that already? - Yes.

Mr. Yang told me you'd need some extra time.

- Gi-tae? - Yes, sir?

Stop what you're doing

and print Alex Cooper's first-half revenue.

I'm on it right now.

I put him on it already.

And here are the malls and outlets where our brands are sold.

It should help with your upcoming meeting.

Thank you, Mr. Yang.

Here you go.

Oh, thanks.

- Ji-hye. - Yes?

We need two visitor passes from Support.

Did you...

already get them?

Oh, dear...

Ms. Lee, can you get them?

I forgot. I'll get them now.

SUPPLEMENT FOR STOMACH LINING

Mr. Gong, have one of these.

It's good for you.

Thanks. I'll take it later.

No, take it now.

I should've shut him down sooner.

- You liked it? - Never mind.

They work slower, so we must be prepared.

- Hello, Mr. Jang. - Hello.

Hi.

- Oh, I remember. - Yes.

I'm thinking that's a possibility.

- We should be prepared. - Sakamoto is...

Hello, sir.

What are you two up to?

We're preparing for our meeting with Laknes.

- You two? - Yes.

You... Never mind.

So what's the plan?

Why prepare when we just need their signature?

We thought we should show them what we can do.

What we're like when we get to work.

Don't waste your time. Just get the deal signed.

Oh, and did you sort out your other brands?

I'm almost done. I'll wrap up soon.

Why are you taking so long?

- Finish up quickly. - Yes, sir.

- Then... - Let's continue.

Was Team 4 told to give up any of your brands?

We're barely surviving as is. There's nothing to give up.

Why do you ask?

Ms. Joo asked if Team 4 agreed to hand over any brands.

Does my team need to give yours anything?

No, I'm just curious why people are saying that.

- Ju-hui. - Yes?

Someone from Team 1 or 2 will become associate director, yes?

- Yes. - Then why is Team 5

giving its brands to Team 1?

Because they have too much on their plate?

Teams 1 and 2 are competing to get ahead.

And Team 5 suffers in the process.

It's like two thugs getting into a bar fight

and a civilian gets hit in the head by a flying bottle.

Got it?

- Yes. - You didn't get it.

And Ms. Joo...

She sided with Team 1.

She thinks Mr. Kim will get promoted.

But my team?

No one will get promoted, and we won't perform that well.

No promotions, no bonuses.

I'm saying, keep us out of the office politics.

You didn't get that, either.

How did you get in here?

I passed the entrance exam.

Are these urgent?

Somewhat.

When is the Laknes meeting?

It should start soon.

What do you want for the brand?

For us to launch it smoothly.

- That's it? - Yes.

That's all I want.

Do you think Gong and Yang can work together after that fight?

They're boys.

They fight, but they make up.

Mr. Jang, whatever the outcome, this deal will benefit the company.

But I'm not sure if it'll benefit you too.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

Everything looks good.

Thank you.

Perfect spacing between the words and lines.

WELCOME TO HONGSUNG LAKNES ASIA KIM HYEONG-CHAN, SAKAMOTO

I'm Team Leader Gong Eun-tae.

It's a pleasure to meet you. I'm Team Leader Gong Eun-tae.

I'm Assistant Manager Yang Jun-ho from Sales Team 5.

I'm Assistant Manager Yang Jun-ho from Sales Team 5.

I'm Kim Hyeong-chan, Director of Asia for Laknes.

Hello, nice to meet you.

I'm Sakamoto. I oversee the Asian market.

- Shall we? - Yes.

We have pretty good coffee here.

- I hope you like it. - Great, thank you.

When did you arrive?

We arrived yesterday.

I see. You flew in yesterday.

If you don't mind, may I tape the meeting for our records?

- Sure. - Thank you.

I need you to do something for me before the Laknes meeting.

Ji-hye, find out what you can about Kim Hyeong-chan and Sakamoto.

Their past tells you who they are.

I'd like to know how a Korean became Director of Asia.

As a fellow Korean, it makes me proud.

I studied fashion design in Spain.

I was lucky enough to start as a VMD at Zara.

I did that for about three years before moving to Philipp Plein.

Oh, I think I heard about a Korean working there.

That's when I met Ms. Park Hyeon-suk.

Then I started my own business, but it didn't work out.

That's when I joined Laknes.

We could learn a lot from you.

Not at all. I'm sure you're both very capable.

Gi-tae, list questions we can use to gain the upper hand.

In negotiations, questions are power.

WOULD YOU CONSIDER HIRING HONGSUNG STAFF WHEN ESTABLISHING A DESIGN LAB?

Laknes is doing well in Japan, right?

Japan runs its own promotions to support the brand.

Does the head office provide a separate promotional budget?

We get 3% of the order value to spend on promotions.

As much as 3%?

Wow, that's a lot.

What margin did you offer the Japanese market?

Leather goods at 70%, and apparel at 75%.

Is it true that you offered us 60% for leather and 65% for apparel?

I believe we've settled the baseline margin.

Isn't there always room for negotiation?

The truth is, we were headed for Japan.

We called Ms. Park to say hello, and she arranged this meeting.

Yes, we know we requested this meeting.

I'll be honest.

We're especially wary because Korea failed us once before.

We're already doing just fine in Japan

so we're not sure why we should enter Korea again.

I'll go through Laknes's last five financial statements.

The answer is in the numbers.

The purchasing patterns and recent changes.

To be frank, we were hesitant too.

We do all the work to improve brand awareness, and the deal ends.

I know many brands switched partners for a higher baseline margin.

I'm not saying that's wrong.

I'm saying we take on that risk.

You can give 3% of total sales as a staff incentive.

That's their livelihood, so that's a given.

Could you reconsider the margin?

A 65% apparel margin puts you between Pinster and Mareige.

But Laknes is nothing like those brands.

Are you aware we take back all the dead stock?

Yes, that's actually more work for us.

We have to pick up everything and send it back to France.

The only one who profits is the logistics company.

How about after the launch

we provide enough product to stock the outlet stores too?

Would that work?

No, we'll handle the malls and outlets from the start.

In return, give us the same 70% and 75% margins as Japan.

I'm sorry.

I can't do that.

Hey, how do you think it went?

I think it went badly.

Darn it.

Did you see the look in Sakamoto's eyes?

- No. - It was bad.

How did it go, Mr. Gong?

- Mr. Yang? - Let's go upstairs.

- Okay. - Be quick.

- Gi-tae. - Yes?

Do you have plans later?

No.

Ji-hye, you?

I'm free too.

Are you?

Then shall we go out...

No.

- What? - What?

Forget it. It's no big deal.

Did the deal go okay?

What happened? Yes or no?

Why won't either of you say anything?

Did they sign the deal?

- Mr. Gong. - What happened?

Let's get a drink later.

Forget the drinks.

- Mr. Yang! - Mr. Yang? Mr. Gong?

We got 65% for leather, 70% for apparel.

We increased the margins by 5% with a separate incentive clause.

- Good job. - Thank you.

I owe it to you for letting us do our jobs.

Also, Mr. Yang played a huge role.

These are the brands that grew under our management.

They all grew by over 50% from the previous year.

We're not asking for a higher margin without reason.

We're asking you to recognize the value of our work.

We can deliver better results than anyone else.

The document you're reading proves that.

What does the Korean market mean to Laknes?

It's a stepping stone to China

so you don't lose anything as long as you make a decent profit.

That's why your brand ended up with our team.

We're the weakest team.

They expect us to do an average job and give you what you want.

You two expected to come here, sign the deal, and move on.

Am I wrong?

No, I won't deny that.

I'm sorry, but we have no intention of doing that.

To you, Korea might be just a stepping stone

but to us, Laknes is a brand we must build and grow.

We don't want to settle for an average profit.

Adjust the margin.

You'll make much more.

Are you that confident?

You saw the numbers.

Good job.

You deserve a team dinner.

Put it on this card.

Thank you.

Mr. Gong.

Did you consider which brands to give Team 1?

Yes, I did.

Mr. Yang.

Do you want to shake things up with me?

You're making me feel uneasy.

I'm going to turn this company around.

We'll keep them all.

What do you mean you'll keep them all?

We keep all our brands?

What happens then?

Who knows?

That's why I said, "shake things up."

What are you saying?

- You can't do all... - Let him talk.

Aren't you being too ambitious?

You lack the manpower.

That's why I'd appreciate it if you gave us some extra help.

Then can you handle it all?

Yes, we can.

I've already assigned the tasks.

I think it's doable.

Will Mr. Jang be okay with that?

I can see his furious expression.

That's for me to handle as team leader.

I don't know anything about office politics.

I just don't want someone else to benefit from my hard work.

You know nothing about office politics?

Politics and I don't mix.

Let's do it, then.

Sales Team 2.

Yes.

Mr. Son?

Okay, I'll pass it on.

What is it?

- A team leader meeting. - Right now?

Okay.

- You have a meeting, Mr. Jeong. - With whom?

- Ms. Park. - Darn it.

This is just stupid.

- Mr. Yang. - Is it done yet?

We're almost done. How far did you get?

- It's printing now. - We're printing it now.

- Hurry up. - We'll be right down.

Ji-hye, mine will be printed first.

Here's what you asked for.

This covers each team's brands

and this includes the sales figures.

This is each team's current schedule.

- Good job, both of you. - Will they be okay with this?

Mr. Jang looked sour.

There's no going back now. It can't be helped.

- Good luck, sir. - Good luck, Mr. Gong.

It's almost time to clock out, so I'll keep this short.

Okay.

Sales Team 5 took on Laknes, a brand no one else wanted

and signed the deal in our favor.

Let's give them a hand.

The original plan was for them to hand a few brands to Team 1.

But Mr. Gong changed his mind.

He'll keep them all.

I called you all here to praise him publicly.

Mr. Gong, what's your reasoning?

I thought that was why my team was created.

Sales Team 1 is a core team

that handles 30% of our division's total sales.

I shouldn't burden them with brands

that are only starting to turn a profit.

I'd like our team

to handle its own business.

Mr. Son, what do you think?

I respect him.

I didn't think the youngest team leader had that kind of idea.

- You respect him? - Yes.

Shouldn't you be ashamed of yourself?

- Mr. Kim. - Yes, ma'am.

What do you think?

I'm ashamed.

- Are you? - Yes.

- Ms. Joo. - Yes, ma'am.

I hear you're still bullying brands into giving you their new products.

Is that true?

You should know better.

- What about you, Mr. Jeong? - Yes?

I'm embarrassed as well.

The other team leaders are competing to get ahead.

Have you decided to do nothing since you won't get promoted, anyway?

That's not it.

Guys.

- Yes? - Yes?

No one will say it out loud

but you all know why Laknes went to Team 5

why Team 5 was supposed to give its brands to Team 1

and who will be promoted to associate director.

You're all playing chess in your heads.

You all think you're so smart.

Mr. Jang.

Yes, ma'am.

Jang Hyang-eun returns from China.

Yes, she'll be back next week.

Send her to Team 5.

Yes, ma'am.

Make yourselves useful.

Don't just scheme.

Do some work.

Bye, ma'am.

Everyone leave except for Gong Eun-tae.

TEAM LEADER GONG EUN-TAE

Mr. Jeong, where's Mr. Gong?

He'll need some time to clean up the mess he made.

You can go home.

Go home.

Why did you do it?

Why won't you answer me?

Why didn't you do as I said?

I did as you said.

You told me to take on Laknes, so I did.

And I listed up the brands to give to Team 1.

But then I thought I could do it all with one extra teammate.

Can't I at least ask for that?

What's gotten into you?

Why are you talking back like you have nothing to lose?

You don't know your place now that you're a team leader?

That's not it.

Now that I'm a team leader, I know what the job entails.

Gosh, you're talking like you've lost a few screws.

Okay, then.

Do you think team leaders have a fixed job description?

Who decided that?

Gong Eun-tae.

Team leaders, associate directors, and directors...

They're all people who do as they're told.

If you can't do that, just start your own business.

This company

isn't yours, is it?

You bastard!

I can't believe what I'm hearing.

Mr. Jang.

In my first year here

do you remember taking clueless me to Paris to sign a deal?

What about it?

We took a red-eye on Saturday.

We worked all weekend

and went straight to another meeting when we landed Tuesday.

I did that for just one week

but you'd been doing that for the whole month.

Sure, we were busy.

We couldn't send anyone else. So what?

You did that

because, like me now, you were the youngest team leader.

You worked that hard

because you didn't want your team to suffer

for having the youngest team leader.

Thanks to your sacrifice

we were able to keep our heads down and work hard.

Hey.

A company is an organization, okay?

Those above lead and pull while those below support them.

Laknes was my way of telling you I'd take you with me.

All you had to do was obey and support me.

I don't know that much yet.

Maybe I'll understand when I'm an associate director.

You moron...

Mr. Jang.

Back in the day

you argued with staff at each brand's head office

and sucked up to store staff.

Despite all that, you bought us soju to cheer us up.

That's how great a team leader you were.

Can't I be a team leader like you?

Did you get a job offer?

You can be honest.

You did.

Either that, or you're doing this because you have a Plan B.

No? What is it, then?

Did you win the lottery or something?

Darn it.

I got scared as hell.

You sly thing.

I can't stand you.

- They should be done by now. - Right?

Hey, look.

You didn't go home?

Well...

Were you afraid I'd kill your team leader?

Gosh, no.

We're going out to dinner.

You're a weird bunch.

Just a few days ago, you wanted to tear each other apart.

- Here. - No, thanks.

Ms. Park gave me hers.

I'll pay for the second round.

Okay, then. Thank you.

- Mr. Yang. - Yes, sir.

Your team leader loves beef so much it'll wake him right up.

- Have beef for dinner. - Okay.

- And go somewhere cheap for round 2. - Got it.

- Thank you. - Bye, sir.

Thank you.

Hey, Eun-tae.

Laknes...

It'll do well.

I wouldn't have given it to you otherwise.

Let's go.

- Yes, sir. - Okay.

Do you know what to do?

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Snap, snap.

You're embarrassed?

The other team leaders are competing to get ahead.

Have you decided to do nothing since you won't get promoted, anyway?

Good job, everyone.

- You too. - Good work.

Mr. Gong, I feel awesome today.

Why is that?

It's like...

I feel like I helped close this deal.

That's why I feel good.

I didn't actually do anything, but that's how I feel.

You're right. You didn't do anything.

- What? - We all did it together.

Right, Mr. Gong?

- See? - Okay, let's go with that.

"Let's go with that"?

I appreciate Mr. Jang more now.

How so?

He said you liked beef

and he gave us his corporate card.

He also said Laknes would do well.

He's like that.

He knows exactly when to use the carrot and the stick.

It all worked out today, though.

That's why I don't resent Mr. Jang

even when he yells and curses me out.

His praise means just as little to me.

I don't trust others enough to let their words sway me.

What do you believe in, then?

My past.

I believe in the life I've lived.

That's so freaking cool.

Can I quote that?

No, don't you dare.

"My past. I believe in the life..."

Don't imitate me. It's embarrassing.

Did I say it wrong?

You shouldn't put so much faith in your past.

- That'll end badly. - Why?

- Can I try? - Sure.

"My past. I believe in the life I've lived."

- I said it better. - Excuse me.

You can't say it better than me.

Say it properly, will you?

"My past. I believe in my past."

- Is that not right? - You said it wrong.

Why are you calling so late?

The time is the least of our worries.

The girl returning from China is joining your team?

Jang Hyang-eun.

Jang Hyang-eun returns from China.

Yes, she'll be back next week.

Send her to Team 5.

Yes, she'll join my team. Why?

You accepted her willingly?

I did. She's good at her job.

Gong, I didn't mention this because it's classified.

The China branch is about to implode.

What do you mean?

The branch was deeply corrupt.

Word is, Jang Hyang-eun was at the center of it all.

I think you picked the wrong person.

THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

That's why your brand ended up with our team.

We're the weakest team.

They expect us to do an average job and give you what you want.

You two expected to come here, sign the deal, and move on.

Am I wrong?

Okay, next.

I'm sorry, but we have no intention of doing that.

"I'm sorry, but we have..."

To you, Korea might be just a stepping stone

but to us, Laknes is a brand we must build and grow.

Adjust the margin.

You'll make that much more.

Are you that confident?

You saw the numbers.

"You saw the numbers."

You saw the numbers.

That's not it.

You saw the numbers.

The numbers. You saw them.

Hey, did you see this? The numbers.

You saw the numbers, didn't you?

You saw the num...

Mr. Gong.

Mr. Yang.

Ji-hye?

What the...

That was so embarrassing.

Subtitles by Jennifer Jean Lim