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(June, 2002)

Who is it?

I'm sorry. I didn't know someone would be here.

What are you doing here at this hour?

I had to print some pictures.

Right now?

I missed the last bus. I'm taking the first bus.

I'm going to the darkroom after I find the film. Get some more sleep.

Can I do it with you?

Thank you.

So this is how you do it.

Is this how you print a photograph?

- Haven't you ever done it? - No.

This is my first time in the club room...

after the welcome party for the freshmen.

Why did you join the photography club?

To seduce Young Jin.

Aren't you going to ask me why?

That's none of my business.

He's more boring than I thought.

And he's very obsessive.

You're like a magician.

But...

why are you doing this at dawn?

Because it's quiet.

And I can watch the sunrise.

What's your name?

I think I've seen you at the welcome party.

But I can't remember your name.

It's Park Sung Jun.

Sung Jun.

I'm Lee Hyun Ah.

You might already know me since Young Jin told everyone...

that I'm crazy.

Aren't you going to deny it?

It's a fact.

My goodness.

They're all pictures of people.

Do you like people?

Maybe.

Sometimes I do, sometimes I don't.

Are you always this serious?

Why don't we get out?

Now I realize...

why you come so early.

If I tried,

will you be seduced?

No.

Why not?

I hate getting involved in a complicated situation.

And you're not my type.

Then what is...

your type?

Someone who's single-hearted.

I am single-hearted.

It's just...

that my single-heartedness often changes.

Don't jump to a conclusion yet.

I could become your type.

You're good at basketball.

I'll see you around.

What was that?

Is he your new target?

Not yet.

- He's my last target. - Your last target?

My blood is yet too hot to settle down to one guy.

I've chosen him as my last destination.

You're being ridiculous.

Even for you, it won't go as you planned.

We'll see...

if it goes as planned or not.

I never wanted to let you see me like this again.

I'm embarrassed to death.

I'm showing you my lowest point.

Pardon?

That's not it.

What's not it?

- It's not what you think. - What am I thinking?

What do I think it is?

We're in the office.

Let's talk inside.

You're something else.

You're so rational even in the midst of this.

I'll explain.

I'm involved...

in some debts.

My mother's business collapsed.

So things got a bit complicated...

in many ways.

Since when?

It's been a while.

That's actually why I returned to work.

I was in need of money.

Why didn't you tell me?

Must I have...

told you?

As I was having a hard time in various ways,

I must have lost my mind.

Didn't you get off work yet?

These are the samples for the goods exhibition.

I was checking in advance.

You should go.

It's the security chip.

(Request for security chip clearance)

Yes, sir.

I'm fine.

I'll have to see the files first.

I'll call you back in ten minutes.

(Login)

(Login)

(Request for security chip clearance)

(There have been changes to the list of products ordered...)

(Approve)

Hyun Ah.

Just follow the rules.

I don't have anything to say even if I get fired.

The records for the request...

Cancel it.

Erase your records.

After all,

you wouldn't have been able to do it without leaving all those records.

You're a smart person.

I'm not sure.

I can't trust myself anymore.

I didn't want you to see me like this again.

I'm embarrassed to death.

I'm showing you my lowest point.

Pardon?

Have I been a terrible friend to you?

Why didn't you tell me anything when you were struggling so much?

You always have to be the star,

don't you?

You always have to know everything, help everyone,

and everyone has to like you.

That's how it should go.

I'm tired.

I'm sorry, but I can't help you.

I have enough on my plate.

That's why I didn't tell you.

So what...

were you thinking, back then?

You thought I was having an affair with Sung Jun,

didn't you?

Ask yourself.

Do you trust me?

You can go inside.

I'm a mess, so I couldn't comfort her.

Let's go.

I want some fresh air.

Right now?

You can go to bed first.

(Your husband is having an affair with someone in your team.)

It's over.

Do I know this person?

No.

I wish you and that woman would die.

You thought I was having an affair with Sung Jun,

didn't you?

Use this when you need approval urgently,

okay?

We can get in trouble for sharing IDs from the security team,

so I'll hide it under the vase, and it's only for our team to share.

The person who used the computer to send the message is...

Na Jung Sun.

Hello.

Good morning.

Park Sung Jun, speaking.

Yes, sir.

Yes.

Pardon?

You know the sales of living sections are...

on the rise in each department store, right?

Thus, we're planning on a collaboration project...

with a premium interior design brand targeting our VIP customers.

We'll invite the interior designer who is the hottest among the VIPs...

and have them teach what's trendy in terms of interior design.

We'll assign a targeted amount of sales to each section...

and reflect the results...

on the year-end concierge manager evaluation.

That's the opinion of the executive director.

The concierge managers' job is...

to manage the VIP customers in each section.

If you assign a goal for a certain product to them,

they won't be so happy.

Besides, the VIP team is in charge of them.

I'm sure the marketing team has...

no authority to evaluate them.

That is why the executive director gave us special orders.

You shouldn't be all lofty at work in this day and age.

You've got to be aggressive at marketing.

Without considering the preferences of VIPs...

Okay.

We'll review the matter and contact you later.

I'm counting on you, Ms. Na.

I know you are reasonable.

We're doing all this to save the company.

This isn't for our own sake, you know?

We'll try to talk it out.

Decline it.

They want to barge in our team without permission...

and engage in our evaluation rights.

It means they will get involved with our business intentionally.

If we go easy on them at first, they'll try to boss us around later.

This is directly from the executive director.

We cannot decline it right away.

How about we fully accept...

the marketing team's opinions for this coming event?

We won't be able to persuade them even with other conditions...

because it's the executive director's orders.

If you consider it too easy,

they will get you.

You must act strongly if need be.

It's good to express your opinions freely.

But I wish you do it politely.

I apologize.

He already got the chairman's consent too.

We won't have any means to reverse it...

as the chairman has his eyes on it.

My brother made a smart move this time.

So...

won't there be any way to make this...

in our favor?

Ms. Na.

Yes?

This is the report on the goods exhibition.

Are you okay?

What do you mean?

There seemed to be a problem between you and Ms. Lee.

There's nothing wrong with having arguments at work.

Please review it and tell me if any changes are necessary.

We've decided on preparing the interior design class...

with the marketing team on the day of the general manager meeting.

You're in charge, Mi Na.

And Yu Ri, please assist her.

- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.

Why are you typing all this one by one?

I was told to send a group text to all the managers.

So why are you...

typing it one by one?

Don't tell me...

you still don't know how to send a web text on the company system.

What?

All right.

Here.

- Here it is. - Gosh.

I didn't know about this.

From here...

Mr. Ma.

See me in my office for a second.

Okay.

I'll do it afterward.

I'll do it if it's urgent.

You mean, the text?

Yes.

Do you know how to do it, Yu Ri?

Yes.

You're better than him.

Here's the wording.

You just have to follow this.

The contact info of the managers is saved in the company's address book.

- Refer to it. - Okay.

Young Jun's field trip is in two days.

Make sure you pack a lunchbox for him.

Mi Na.

Don't be like this,

and come back home.

I'll send you the ingredients and the recipe.

Don't forget to do it.

It's not easy to shape it in a cartoon character,

so practice beforehand.

Whatever. I'm not doing it.

If you're that worried, do it yourself.

You really think this is a joke, don't you?

He's your son too.

I did it every time, so it's your turn this time.

Goodness, I really don't know what's in her mind.

You've lost so much weight.

Doesn't Jung Sun feed you properly?

That's not true.

I'm just busy with work these days.

Your looks haven't changed though.

You're still handsome.

No news about a baby yet?

No.

I see.

You're better off without any children.

It only costs you money and trouble.

Think about me. My child doesn't even treat me like I'm human...

How have you been?

Nothing special.

It's been nice and then bad.

It's been just going.

I heard you're staying in Daejeon after getting married again.

He's such a nuisance.

I thought I'd finally settle down somewhere,

but he had to start a business.

Speaking of which,

I have something to tell you.

Is there any way I can check...

the entry log of the entrance door?

That's related to security.

You aren't allowed to access it unless it's for special reasons.

Is there a problem?

No.

Okay.

Look who it is.

If it isn't Ms. Na!

What?

Why would the marketing team arrange the concierge manager meeting?

We're holding a collaboration event this time.

Between the marketing team and the VIP team?

The vice-president wouldn't let that happen.

What is it about? Give me more details.

I can tell something is going on.

I'm having a leery feeling.

A bad feeling.

Ji Young.

Do you think I'm a bit annoying too?

Yes, of course.

Hey, you have it all.

You have a competent husband. Your family is rich.

You're competent yourself when you're working only as a hobby.

You're generous towards others because you're free of trouble,

so others are generous towards you too.

If your life was tough,

that wouldn't be possible.

You get to live an elegant life as the whole world is nice to you.

No wonder why you're annoying.

I didn't know I had everything.

Don't say that to others.

Being humble is even more annoying.

Why?

Did someone tell you that you're annoying?

That's jealousy.

I envy you.

I wish people were jealous of me.

Hello.

Good.

We were having a meeting about the interior brand exhibition.

Is Ms. Song in charge of it?

Yes.

That's nice.

Work hard, then.

Why do you look so gloomy?

The ID is shared only within the team,

so I think it must be someone in our team.

The more I think about it, the less it makes sense.

Who would send that kind of text message?

Is that important?

Yes, it's important.

If that person says something by accident,

I might get in trouble in the office.

That would have happened already if it were to happen.

There are only three scenarios anyway.

It's a prank, a tip-off, or a threat.

If it's one of the first two, there won't be any trouble.

Since that person has not done anything yet,

I don't expect it to be a threat.

If it is,

that person will come out anyway.

There would be a demand for something.

In short,

finding out the person who sent it is not important at all.

If you have the time to snoop around,

you should spend that time on more productive activities.

I'm curious,

whether it was sent because that person knew something.

It said that I didn't know the person.

If you're not confident, just quit.

If you're going to keep on wondering what's outside the door,

and if you're going to keep guessing whether it's a rat or an elephant,

just quit.

Just quit and open the door.

Whether it's a rat or an elephant,

if you see it with your own eyes,

you won't let your imagination run wild...

and make a rat become a tiger.

If you're not sure you can open that door,

just forget that there is a door.

Whatever choice you make,

you have to do either one of those two actions...

in order for you to live.

Just quit and open the door.

If you're not sure you can open that door,

just forget that there is a door.

What are you doing?

I can't open the door.

It's nothing.

What kind of door is this?

It's an inner door.

When you go inside a house, sometimes there's a second door.

That's what this is.

It blocks the outside air from coming in the house,

and even the smell from the shoe cabinets.

I thought there were just doors.

I didn't know there were so many types.

The designs are so sophisticated these days.

These also make your house look bigger.

Mr. Ma.

Help me set these up.

Okay.

I'm scared already.

Why?

Mr. Park is scary even when he's alone,

but there are going to be 20 people like Ms. Kang.

I see that you like to talk about people behind their backs.

Why are you so surprised? It's like you just saw a ghost.

No.

- Mr. Park is looking for me. - Mr. Park?

He isn't.

He's going to.

Since he's new, it's fun teasing him.

Why are you alone?

They'll be here soon.

There they are.

(Younglim Corporation)

So we will invite a designer for each branch,

and there will be interior design classes for VIPs.

That's why we prepared this orientation,

so that you'll know the information beforehand...

when you are in charge of sales.

So...

are you telling us to sell items?

Aren't you supposed to sell items if you work for a department store?

You'll get incentives according to your performance, so it's a win.

Items...

That's right.

Our job is selling items.

Ms. Oh comforted a customer who went through a breakup,

by playing card games after work, and sold a 30,000 dollar watch.

Ms. Ha had...

a customer at the lounge and she kept her company every day.

That's how she sold an 80,000 dollar diamond set.

However,

whatever the situation was, the items didn't come first.

We ask them: "Do you need anything?"

We do not ask them: "Don't you need this?"

VIPs don't buy items because they need those things,

they just buy because they want something.

If they're not personally asking for something,

selling them a certain item is not how we do business with VIPs.

These small offers might...

give them the impression that they're merely buyers.

Since you haven't considered their characteristics,

this way of simply allocating sales is...

like an armchair theory.

An armchair theory?

The company's policy has been...

decided after proper research and analysis.

Among the managers sitting here,

is there anyone who wants to talk about this issue with the company?

So what is it that you want to do?

Are you saying you're going to ignore the company's decision?

Yes!

What?

We can't follow one-sided orders that won't work on site,

especially if that order will sabotage what we're doing.

Are you saying you're going on strike?

Aren't you all contract workers?

We might just terminate your contracts.

Sir,

I think you misunderstood the situation.

A contract is a bilateral agreement,

and if the agreement is not made,

it can be terminated.

The company is not the only one that can make the decision.

If that's what you want,

the company may request termination of the contracts.

However,

you'll have to hire...

the concierge managers again for all branches.

We'll include your opinions...

about this issue,

and review the policy.

So, for now...

the interior designer, Jung Sae Young, will...

give out a lecture.

I was so nervous!

Good job.

I thought Mr. Jung was going to get really angry,

so I was really nervous.

I risked my job and spoke out because I trust you.

For now, we should...

pretend that we agree with the marketing team.

Why don't we let the managers go against the idea instead?

There will be plenty of resistance on site.

If the managers get together and show their objection,

the marketing team will find it hard to just proceed.

If we guarantee their jobs, they will act as a group.

If that happens, we can take back the lead.

I can quit and work somewhere else,

but the other concierge managers could have lost their livelihoods.

Don't worry.

Mr. Jung won't want this to be a failure,

so he'll be busy trying to cover it up.

The other plan we'll be proposing,

he won't be able to decline it.

Okay.

The way I see it,

you're the bravest person here.

Ms. Kang?

Ms. Lee is looking for you.

I have to go.

Can we talk?

As I told you during the lecture,

this is a model house with the concept...

of "glamorous classic", which is one of the trends for this year.

There are wainscoting installations on the walls,

and the kitchen looks elegant with the white and gold colors.

Please take a look around.

Have you heard?

About what?

Vice-President's wife came...

to Cheongdam branch recently.

Why? What happened?

I heard...

- that she broke the screen there. - Seriously?

It looks basic...

but it looks beautiful.

How much is this?

It's 1,200 dollars.

(She's surprised for real.)

Wait.

So his wife knows...

about it?

Hey.

I think something interesting is about to happen.

Thank you for your hard work.

Do you have some time?

Where's Ms. Song?

I heard she has the materials for the interior design here.

Yes, that's...

So you wanted to move to the marketing team.

I heard.

If you were to come to our team,

it would be very beneficial for us.

Thank you.

But...

I'd like you to take your time.

Pardon?

Instead of moving right away,

I think there's something...

you can do for us while you're still in the VIP team.

What would that be?

We'll...

figure that out later on.

You just need to understand...

what's going on in the VIP team thoroughly.

That information will...

be your capacity.

Don't take it too seriously.

What's wrong?

Do you find it uncomfortable because it feels like your betraying?

Don't be.

Just take it easy.

I wouldn't tell you to do something against the law.

I thought we'd make a good team.

Do you need some time to go over it?

No.

I'll do my best.

Good.

I knew you were sensible.

I was right after all.

Take care of the urgent debt with this.

You can take your time and pay me back.

They have loans at low interest for staff members.

You probably didn't know as you have no experience.

But you'll be able to find a place for now with the loan.

Don't pay off your mother's debt with your money for a while.

It's not too late to do so...

when things get worse.

You should find a way to make a living for yourself.

What you said was right.

I was...

suspicious you two were having an affair at first.

Sung Jun was having an affair.

It still sounds unrealistic to say it myself.

As you see, I'm as much of a mess as you are...

if that helps.

I don't know if it's like my obsession to be the star,

but I'm worried about you even now.

That's why I'm poking my nose into your problem.

Please don't decline.

Let's just say it's for my own sake.

Why did you...

tell me?

The woman he had been seeing...

could also be me.

Is it?

I felt like I would lose my mind if I never told anyone.

I felt like going crazy to bear it by myself.

That's why I told you.

Even if that was you, I have no choice.

But I hope it wasn't you.

I wouldn't have been able to tell anyone else.

Safe.

How about we at least say hi since we know each other?

Hello.

It's nice.

At least we're on speaking terms.

Have you had dinner?

No.

Will you go have dinner with me?

I'm a little busy.

I'll buy you dinner.

I'm starving,

and I don't want to eat alone.

You can think of it as volunteer work...

for a fellow worker.

I suffer from indigestion when I have an uncomfortable dinner.

So that would be difficult.

I'll eat on my own.

What is he up to?

Thank you.

You just saved a person's life.

- Did you tell... - I didn't tell Jung Sun.

Thank you.

I'm ashamed to face you.

Next time we meet...

Never mind.

It's better that I stay away from you.

I won't bother you thinking no news is good news.

Ms. Kye.

Call Jung Sun some time and tell her you're doing okay.

She'll...

still be thinking of you no matter what.

I will.

Goodbye.

You're a good person.

She may be cursed with her mother,

but she's blessed with her husband.

Ms. Kye!

Are you off work?

What?

I don't understand.

Okay.

(Sung Un Department Store)

Ms. Na has taken her day off today due to personal reasons.

If any of her work needs to be done urgently,

- do it on her behalf, Ms. Lee. - Okay.

(Sung Un Department Store)

I accepted it...

because it was Jung Sun.

Sung Jun.

Come to me.

I'll be good to you.

Let's be honest. I'm like...

a winning lottery ticket.

Besides,

I'll have you as my last man.

Stop joking now. Let's go back to work.

I'm not joking though.

Sung Jun?

Then...

since when did you two...

I wanted to tell you sooner,

but he's your senior in college,

and I didn't want to put him in a tight spot.

So I saved it until things became sure.

Are you upset...

that I'm telling you now?

Congratulations.

I'm truly happy for you.

It made sense...

because Jung Sun was...

a single-hearted person...

whom you mentioned.

And I thought...

you were the same.

You need to be...

the same kind of person.

- Hyun Ah. - Stop it now...

before it goes out of control.

Why did I hide?

I'd better get it tomorrow.

(Ms. Na Jung Sun)

(Calling)

Where are you?

You know where. I'm home.

- What about Sung Jun? - He's still at work.

I see.

Sorry. I'm with my mother-in-law right now.

Okay, bye.

Sung Jun was having an affair.

(VIP)

Chairman Daniel will visit Korea today.

- Sir! - Are you okay, sir?

Will I be okay if I have what I want?

Won't it be better...

than not being able to have what you want?

I wish you say it's all right.

I need to know.

I need to know about the woman whom you had the affair with.