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HELLO, ME!

EPISODE 14

JOA CONFECTIONERY

PERSONNEL RESTRUCTURING PROPOSAL

We'll now begin the voting process for the personnel restructuring

that's been added to the agenda.

I vote against…

the restructuring.

What?

How dare you interrupt this meeting.

Chairman Han Ji-man would never agree to such a disgraceful decision

that'll result in the employees being forcibly pushed out

just for the sake of cost-cutting.

Being the chairman's son

doesn't give you the right to cause mayhem at a meeting.

Don't just stand there and escort him out.

-Chairman Han? -Sir?

That'll be all for today's board meeting.

You're all dismissed.

Here you go.

Here's the proposal for our consumer compensation plan.

We'll proceed once you approve.

Sure.

I'll go over the details with Mr. Kim

and sign the document.

You should head back to the office first.

Sure.

I'll get going then.

Tell me what's in this envelope.

TRANSFER OF SHARES

You'll be transferring all your shares to Director Yang.

I see.

Do-yun probably had no other choice.

He couldn't possibly make an enemy out of his mom.

What the hell is going on?

What are you doing here?

Damn it.

You're supposed to be on a business trip. Why are you here?

I knew you weren't taking my calls for a reason.

-You wanted to rest this badly? -You…

Why on earth are you here?

-How did you know? -I didn't want to get fired.

Are you restructuring the company

because I'm close to paying back the debt?

Restructuring? What are you talking about?

The company took a weird turn ever since you went away on a break.

You can't fire me, you know.

You're not making any sense.

Restructuring? That's absurd.

This look doesn't suit you at all, so let's head back to the office.

Yu-hyeon.

I'm afraid my eyes--

I know!

So what if you have poor vision?

You have me, you know.

This is when you should make use of your healthy son,

Han Yu-hyeon.

Ji-suk.

You're done running the show as you please.

No.

You're wrong.

I'm willing to do anything it takes for Joa Confectionery.

And what you see as the best option for the company

is firing our hard-working employees?

They are also the rightful owners of this company as much as we are.

Rightful owners?

It's your unrealistic ideals

that made you this way.

This is a company we're running.

Our job is to increase sales and profit for our shareholders.

What's so bad about

They're just replaceable cogs in the corporate machine.

What's wrong with firing them?

For the first time, I'm glad to have lost my vision.

At least I don't have to actually see the monster you've turned into.

How the hell did this happen?

How did he turn up here with Yu-hyeon?

When the hell did his secretary switch sides again?

-Please calm down. -Calm down?

You told me to do better,

but what have you done to help?

How did you let it get this far?

-It's actually better this way. -What?

Both sides will fight with all cards on the table.

There was a limit to your method anyway.

Did you really believe that you could

take over a company of this size with lies and tricks?

Are you blaming me for what happened?

Of course not.

All I'm saying is that our fight has started now.

Officially, this time.

Have you been under a lot of stress lately?

Yes, there were some incidents.

Is there perhaps an issue?

The fetus is smaller than the average size.

Then, what should I do?

Please be wary not to stress yourself

and try to relax.

The baby can only be happy if the mother is.

Right.

OBGYN CLINIC

Isn't it fascinating?

-I see its hands. -Where?

-Right here. -Are these the hands?

-Yes. -I see. How fascinating.

The sharp nose must take after yours.

-You think? -Yes.

It's more like yours.

Don't worry, Ms. Bahn.

Sorry?

It's probably just a groundless rumor.

The company can't fire you for no reason

while your contract is valid.

Right. Thank you for saying that.

Sure.

I just don't feel like coming to work these days.

What's gotten into you all?

We should all try to hang in there.

Let's go grab some lunch.

Maybe that'll give us a surge of energy.

Sure, let's go.

By the way, Ok-ju's been away from her desk for a while.

She went to a friend of hers in HR

to ask about Ha-ni's contract.

Just in case there is a way.

Big news, guys!

What's the fuss about?

The restructuring was scrapped…

I mean, it was taken off the table completely.

Why all of a sudden?

The board was going to approve it,

but the chairman's son made an entrance along with the chairman himself

-and canceled the vote. -Hold on a second.

The chairman's son? I thought he wasn't interested in the company.

Isn't that man with the chairman his son?

Hold on. Isn't that one of the kitchen employees?

Yes, it is. The one who made the tteokbokki!

-What? -No way. Seriously?

What the hell?

Come on. Let's take a look.

Even if I don't turn out to be who you thought I was,

don't be too shocked.

-What? -Let's go.

Thanks. I've been an immature brat all this time,

but you and Aunt taught me about the real world.

I'm glad to have helped.

Do-yun.

-I'm back from the ob-gyn. -We'll talk later.

I see you really had no idea about who Yu-hyeon is.

No.

I didn't know you were part of his extended family either.

So tell me.

How do you know Yu-hyeon?

You even entered the contest together,

so it didn't seem like you were just acquaintances.

He was someone that I was thankful for,

made me get butterflies,

and someone I could lean on at times.

But I don't know anymore.

I didn't even know who he really was.

This revelation must have upset you.

So…

what exactly is going on at the company?

I'd love

nothing more than to tell you everything that's been going on.

But…

I can't since it's also a family matter.

Right, of course.

I don't know what to do either.

I'm frustrated

and heartbroken.

But you need to regain your strength.

For your baby's sake, right?

Ha-ni, do you remember

what we used to do to blow off steam

whenever life got too frustrating?

How about a short round after we get off work?

What?

-Your love is what I only need to be happy -Your love is what I only need to be happy

-Always… -Always…

Here.

Gosh, it's so good.

It's so good.

I had no idea I'd be back here with you.

Tell me about it. This is great.

-Isn't it delicious? -It sure is.

-Should we buy some to-go? -Why not?

You have some on your face.

Old lady!

Are you back from work?

Yes. And you?

You're not giving Mom and Ha-yeong a hard time, right?

Of course not.

This place is really nice.

The house is huge, and Mom…

She cooks me delicious food.

And I got myself a minion.

Thank you.

I'm doing well, so don't worry.

Just come visit when you have time.

Okay.

I'm home.

Hey, Ha-yeong.

Hey, Mom.

Stop calling me by my name.

Do you want some sweet potatoes?

No, you can have them all.

YU-HYEON, IS SOMETHING WRONG? YOU'RE WORRYING ME, SO PLEASE REPLY

I'M RELIEVED TO SEE YOU'RE DOING WELL

Who is it?

It's me.

Yu-hyeon?

It's cold outside.

I feel so much better.

It's freezing outside, isn't it?

No.

I feel better now that I'm with you.

Are you kidding me?

I was so worried because you didn't contact me for a week.

And you ignored me earlier today.

Why did you lie to me?

Do you think I'm a joke? Do you think I'm that dumb?

I'm sorry for worrying you.

No, it's just that--

So many things happened.

They were too much for me to handle.

So I needed time to organize my thoughts.

What happened?

I was hurt by those who I trusted the most.

And it took me so long to notice the scars of the person I loved the most.

So I felt miserable and distressed.

And I thought of you

every time I felt that way.

But still, you could've at least texted me.

I felt like that'd make me

run over here to see you.

I have so much to tell you.

And there will come a day when I'm ready to tell you everything.

But for now, I should go.

By the way, where's the kid?

Is everything okay?

I also have a lot to tell you.

But it can wait.

She's staying at my sister's place,

so you don't need to worry.

I'm sorry I wasn't there for you guys.

No, I'm the one who's sorry.

I'm sorry I can't be of any help

when you're going through so much.

No, it's okay.

I feel a lot better now that I've seen you.

Do-yun.

Can we talk for a moment?

Can it wait if it isn't urgent?

We haven't talked to each other for a really long time.

You know how things are at work.

Do-yun, I'm not stupid.

I can tell there's something wrong

with our relationship as well as the relationship

between your mother, the chairman, and Yu-hyeon.

What is it that you want to say?

To be honest…

I'm really scared

that everything might go wrong.

You're the only person I can rely on,

but you're like a different person these days.

Dad, what are you thinking about?

Now that I'm blind,

I've become more aware of the things that I haven't been able to notice.

I was so pathetic and foolish.

A person I know

once said this to me.

I thought I'd be an amazing person

when I grew up.

But now that I've become one,

I'm still foolish and clumsy.

I'm a mess.

People who know how to look back on themselves

can't be foolish and clumsy.

I'm sure that person is very wise.

See? You just said it yourself.

That proves that you're also not pathetic and foolish.

Among all the old men I know, you're the best.

You're amazing.

You punk.

Did that lady make you grow up?

Yes.

She somehow makes me want to be a better person.

I see.

-Sir. -What is it?

Ms. Han asked for a general stockholders' meeting

to discuss your dismissal.

I can't say I didn't see this coming.

-How is the situation? -We're at a disadvantage.

Shouldn't we also take action?

Let's talk about that later.

Mr. Kim, can we talk in private?

Can you tell me what's going on?

If the stockholders vote in favor of the chairman's dismissal,

the chairman will have no choice but to step down.

Is there any way to stop it?

The only way is to have the stockholders reject the dismissal.

But Ms. Han and her supporters

have six percent more shares than the people on our side.

Then is there a way for us to acquire more shares?

The major stockholders and organizations are already supporting Ms. Han.

So is there no way to fight back?

We have the minority stockholders, but there's not enough of them.

-Grandma. -Eat up.

Ok-jeong, why didn't you cook something better for our guest?

Mother, she's Ha-ni.

What are you talking about?

My puppy is right here.

-Goodness, Mother. -Mom.

-Just let her be. -Grandma.

Then can I also have some more meat?

Goodness, you're just like me.

You really know how to make people like you.

My son.

Let's talk in your room.

Seong-u, what did I tell you?

I told you not to show interest in her.

I'm sorry, Mom.

For the first time in my life, I can't do what you ask.

-Seong-u. -Nietzsche, the great philosopher,

and Rilke, the poet, were able to become better at what they do

because they were both in love with Lou Andreas-Salomé.

And the genius painter, Salvador Dali, was able to paint his works

thanks to his muse, Gala.

So why am I not allowed to love Scarlett?

-"Love"? -That's right.

I'm in love with Scarlett.

"Love"?

You darn punk!

Do you even know who she is?

How dare you speak such nonsense?

Mom, calm down.

How do you expect me to calm down? Come here!

You have the worst taste in women

just like your father.

We should just end our lives here and now!

You're going to put your guard up?

Come here, you punk.

Why can't she just talk to him?

Why does she have to hit him?

You also used to hit me instead of talking to me.

What am I going to do with you?

-Just clean the table. -What am I going to do?

Am I sensing a little embarrassment?

Cut it out.

Why isn't Dad coming to visit Grandma?

Is he that busy?

I think he's too busy to think about any of us.

You guys always say he's busy.

But if he's there all alone, how will he eat?

He's old enough to cook for himself.

You won't even let me call him.

Daejeon isn't even that far from here.

But you always talk as if he can't come because he lives too far.

Hey, he's just busy, okay? Stop nitpicking.

Mom, do you want me to help you wash the dishes?

-Sure. -Okay. Either come and help

or just go inside.

I bet Dad would be thrilled to see me.

Of course.

He would've been extremely happy.

Mom.

I should go visit your dad

while Ha-yeong's home.

I haven't seen him in a while.

Okay.

There's so much going on with the company that I can't focus on work.

Do you think the chairman will really get dismissed

if Ms. Han wins the vote at the stockholders' meeting?

If the stockholders vote in favor of his dismissal, he won't have a choice.

But if that happens, it won't just end with the chairman--

Of course not.

-We might lose our jobs too. -Us too?

The private equity firm that supports Ms. Han

is famous for being a corporate raider.

Once they take over a company,

they lay off a bunch of employees to make it seem like

things are more financially stable--

Then they sell the company.

-That's their tactic. -Exactly.

What are we going to do?

-Hey, Ha-ni. -Yu-hyeon.

By any chance, is there anything I can do to help?

You really are Superman.

-Do you have supernatural powers? -What?

How did you know I needed help?

-I just figured. -See? You do have super powers.

Then can you come down to the cafeteria?

Shouldn't we do something to help?

Yes, we should do something to protect the company and our jobs.

But…

Yes, it's not easy to take action considering Ms. Oh's position

in the company.

If you think it's the right thing to do,

you should do it.

I may not be able to help,

but I'm always going to support your opinions.

So don't worry about me.

Just do what you want to do.

Why did you gather us? I mean…

Why did you gather us, sir?

Just treat me comfortably.

You used to call me "Dummy."

That's because I didn't know you were the chairman's son.

Then call me "Newbie."

I like that nickname the best.

Is that really okay with you, Newbie?

Yes.

-Yu-hyeon. -Hey.

-Thank you, Seung-seok -Of course, I should help.

It's for you.

What is all this?

This is a list of all the minority stockholders.

What are we going to do with this?

There will be a vote at the stockholders' meeting.

We'll have to convince the other stockholders

aside from those who support Ms. Han.

Gosh, do you really think this will help?

Let's give it a try.

It's better to do something than to do nothing and get fired.

This is regarding all of us now.

-Okay, let's do it. -Let's give it a try.

Yu-hyeon.

Hello.

-Hello. -What's going on?

Why don't you hear them out yourself?

I grew up eating our company's snacks,

so it was always my dream to work here.

I started my youth here,

so I want to protect the company.

My daughter's favorite snack

is the first snack I made after I got a job here.

I'm pretty much the owner of this company,

so I can't just sit back and do nothing.

The thing is, my nephews really love me.

After I told them I work at a confectionary company,

they began treating me as if I'm Santa Claus.

In order to maintain this popularity,

I'm going to bury my bones here.

-Shall we recite our chant and go? -Okay.

-Snacks for 3-year-olds… -To 80-year-olds.

-Joa is the best! -Joa is the best!

-Let's do this! -Joa!

By transferring your stocks, you'll be giving us your voting right.

Please help us.

Please, sir.

-Just sign it. It's not much anyway. -I'll do it, then.

POWER OF ATTORNEY

-Thank you. -Thank you.

-Take this. -Okay,.

-Enjoy. -Okay.

-Here you go. -One minute.

-Goodbye. -Bye.

-Gosh, you have such great hair. -Ma'am.

You're all working so hard.

Ma'am, please. Just this once.

-Just this once, please. -All right.

Yes! Thank you.

-Over there. -Be quiet.

-That won't work. -He'll lose.

Gosh!

I won.

Hey.

-Joa! -Joa!

Mission accomplished.

Done.

-We can do it! -We can do it!

How dare they go around convincing the shareholders to oppose

the chairman's dismissal?

What the hell are they doing?

Unlike Uncle, I guess you've failed to win the employees' hearts.

There you go again! Are you seriously blaming me for this?

Don't worry.

I'll meet with our shareholders and make sure they're not swayed.

Despite all this, what if they turn the tide?

What will you do then?

That will never happen.

Those puny shares won't change anything.

They may try, but they won't get their way.

After all the effort I've put into this…

"Turn the tide"?

Not on my watch.

You're right.

They won't get their way.

What's wrong?

I'm just so grateful.

At first, I was determined to make this work no matter what,

but I wasn't so sure I could.

I was lonely and afraid.

But they're all rooting for me now.

How could I repay their kindness?

There's no need for that.

We didn't do this to help you.

We all just want to protect Joa Confectionery.

For some, this is their workplace where they make money.

For others, Joa Confectionery's snacks are like precious memories.

I think I finally understand

why my dad

loved his company.

Today's the first shooting of Ms. Kim's drama.

I must look the best. Ready?

I was born ready.

-Okay! -Okay!

Today will be the best day of his life.

You're right. Ever since he was cast,

everyone's been talking about him on their social media.

He's finally back at the top again.

You got that right.

Looking good.

Good.

-I loved you -Gosh.

Anthony, you're looking great.

You look amazing like you were in your heyday.

-Jeong-man. -Yes?

I'm still in my heyday.

What lovely weather.

It's the best.

I can't believe this.

-Anthony. -Yes, I'm listening.

You said you valued sincerity the most as an actor,

but there have been many suspicions about you lying.

-Sorry? -What do you mean?

You've disguised yourself as a gentleman

who studied abroad.

However, you were kicked out of school when you were young

for bullying other students.

I think you got it all wrong.

I've never done that.

Yes, you have.

I was that victim.

-Please move aside. Excuse us. -Wait!

-Chun-sik! Yang Chun-sik! -Hold on!

BEFORE AND AFTER SURGERY

Chun-sik, it took me so many years to confirm that it was really you.

Thanks to your plastic surgeon coming clean,

I could finally find you.

But it seems like…

you don't even remember me at all.

-Chun-sik. -I'm sorry! We'll talk later!

-We'll explain it all later! -Yang Chun-sik!

-We'll call you later! -Wait!

-Is it true? -We'll talk again!

Chun-sik!

We'll call you again!

We'll call later! I'm sorry!

-We will! -Chun-sik!

Next news.

The news that the actor, Anthony, used to be a bully

has shocked the public.

-The reporter who exposed him, -What's going on?

-his former colleague, -What is it?

-claimed that he was also a victim. -Do you know him?

-He also claimed -Yes.

that Anthony has had plastic surgery to start anew,

using the before-surgery photo as proof, shocking the public.

Once this issue surfaced, other victims have been posting online…

Is our company cursed or what?

Issues keep popping up left and right.

What is it this time?

I'm already terrified.

You know that actor, Anthony?

The model for Squid-good.

He's in a scandal for having been a bully during high school.

"Anthony"?

What? "Bullying"?

How could a dirtbag like him become a celebrity?

Goodness. Look at his face.

He claimed not to have received surgery, but he had actually done a 180.

What's wrong? What's all this fuss about?

Ms. Oh, check this out.

What?

Goodness.

Yang Chun-sik?

Gosh. How did you know Anthony's real name?

Wait. Yang Chun-sik. Anthony.

Gosh, we're going to be bombarded with complaint calls.

At this rate, shouldn't we be carrying out an exorcism or something?

-The person you have called cannot… -Come on.

He's not picking up.

I can't believe Anthony was Yang Chun-sik.

I'm so shocked.

I was also shocked to find out.

We've finally managed to reunite after 20 years.

So why are we all suffering from misfortunes?

We all have no one to blame but ourselves.

Both Chun-sik and me.

I didn't know this when I was young,

but now I do.

As an adult,

you need to take responsibility for your own life.

What is it?

Ha-ni.

You've grown into an amazing adult.

I can't say the same about myself,

but after surrounding myself with those who believed that I was a good person,

I did feel the desire to better myself.

You're right.

I have someone like that too.

What is it?

Did you see the news about Chun-sik?

I know.

I've been calling him, but he just won't pick up.

Shouldn't you go see him?

He may have a terrible temper, but he's extremely soft on the inside.

Should I go?

You're not going anywhere.

I'm sure his agency is panicking as well.

I'll keep calling, so you just stay put.

You better not go anywhere.

ANTHONY

The person you have called…

Still, how could you release the article right away?

You should've confirmed with us first.

Fine. Anyway, I'll call you back later.

Damn it!

-The person you have called… -Anthony.

I'll take care of this.

You should go somewhere quiet.

What about that reporter who claimed to be a victim?

I've been calling him, but he's not picking up.

This is driving me nuts.

Had he told us about this beforehand,

we would've dissuaded him from going public.

How the hell did he get that photo anyway? That damn doctor…

Jeong-man, I should go home.

Let me drive you.

It's okay.

What should I do?

Gosh. No.

I'm better than this.

How could I sit still when my friend's troubled?

Yes.

It's me. Open up.

Hurry up. I'll be waiting until you do.

Drinking won't solve anything.

I don't get why adults drink whenever they're troubled.

-Why are you here? -I wanted to check on you.

You've checked, so leave. I'm in no mood to chat.

Well, that's rude. I risked my life to come here because I was worried.

Mr. Yang. It's true that you assaulted and tormented those kids.

You and your gang stole their money

and hit them because they got on your nerves.

You also mocked poor kids like Ji-eun.

The first thing you should do is apologize,

not hide here.

ANTHONY SUSPECTED OF BEING A BULLY

It's not getting any better.

What should we do about Ms. Kim's drama?

That's not the problem right now.

He will have to drop out.

We'll have to pay the cancellation fees for all the commercials.

Gosh, my head.

He'll still be able to work, right?

We should put out the fire first.

He'll have to kneel down and apologize.

He'll have to lay low for about a year.

Then we'll look for a way.

Will that even work?

Gosh, that startled me.

Let's go home.

This is driving me up the wall.

Old lady!

Yu-hyeon.

Judging by the voice, it must be her.

Grandpa…

I mean, Mr. Chairman.

I prefer that you call me Grandpa.

How are you feeling?

I was deeply heartbroken.

However, you and the other employees have joined hands to help me.

I couldn't be more grateful.

We did what we ought to do.

We all cherish this company.

What you had told me back then

still resonates with me.

You said eating our snacks brought back happy memories.

During the past several decades at this company,

that was the most precious and rewarding thing to hear.

Thank you for saying that.

I'm the one who's thankful.

You even snapped some sense into him.

I was already like that.

Anyway…

I'll do my best so that all of your hard work pays off.

Okay. We'll be praying.

I'll see you later.

You should go in.

JOA CONFECTIONERY SHAREHOLDERS MEETING

Ha-ni.

Thank you so much for your hard work.

By the way, how are things looking?

I'm not sure.

We all tried our best,

but there's not much we can do with our little shares.

We did everything we could. All that we can do now is wait.

Of course. Thanks to all the legwork, our soles have peeled off.

We should have hope.

I've been walking around endlessly

and lost so much weight.

I don't see it.

Do you want to die? Do you?

Anyway, good work, everyone.

Let's end this with our chant.

-Okay. -Let's do that.

-Snacks for 3-year-olds… -To 80-year-olds.

-Joa is the best! -Joa is the best!

Let's not give up!

Pack your things, my son.

I did you a favor and bought the newest suitcases, so pack well.

Mother, I don't want to go back to the US.

My son.

Do you have to send him away when he doesn't want to go?

Be quiet.

Why are you sending him off so abruptly?

He has a lot to study,

and my husband feels lonely.

Go to your room and start packing.

Lucky you for riding a plane, though.

Wait.

I'm going to visit your dad,

so take good care of Ha-ni and your grandma.

Okay. You can go.

I'm going to work. Stay home with your grandma.

Buy some snacks on your way home.

You just had a meal. Why would you eat…

Fine. I'll buy some.

I love that you don't nag like you used to.

-Gosh, that little… -Goodbye.

Hello?

Oh, thank you.

Then I'll talk with my eldest daughter and call you back.

Okay. Thank you.

Do-yun, can you please stop?

Stopping right now won't change anything.

I must protect my mother…

-and you. -You're not protecting me by doing this.

Why have you changed so much?

Ji-eun.

I'm aware that you were involved in the plagiarism incident.

I know that.

I also know that you had no choice.

And I had no other choice but to do this to protect you.

Do-yun.

I didn't do it.

-What? -Mother told me…

that I had to do it for our family.

But I ended up not doing it.

It wasn't the right thing to do for our family or the baby.

Is that true?

You didn't, did you?

I'm sorry. I thought…

-I'm sorry. -No, it was my fault.

I was embarrassed by the fact that I let myself be swayed.

That's why I didn't come clean to you.

I'm sorry for not telling you sooner.

No. I'm sorry.

I…

I should've known better.

Do-yun. It's not too late to stop.

You can stop now.

No.

I've already come too far.

I can't stop here.

Whatever the result may be,

you will get hurt.

You don't want this to happen either.

So, please…

The shareholders meeting must take place.

That's the only way it'll end.

I'll get going now.

The news that Joa Confectionery's dispute over management rights

will depend on today's shareholders meeting

has drawn the attention of the business world.

We will now begin the voting regarding the dismissal

of Joa Confectionery's chairman.

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR HAN JI-SUK

What? I thought she was going to see Dad.

Honey.

I'm here.

Have you been well?

Dad?

Ha-ni. How did you get here?

It's dangerous to be roaming outside like this.

Let's go home. Hurry.

-Wait. -Come here right now!

Oh, no.

WE LOVE YOU, DAD!

Dad?

BAHN GI-TAE

Subtitle translation by: Ja-won Lee

HELLO, ME!

How much you're hurting and how much pain you're in…

If it ever happens again,

I will do exactly what your father did.

It's not your fault.

I hope you are able to stand face to face with your past self.

Hurry and answer it.

Your grandmother said you had to answer this for her to live.

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