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My gosh.

It was my first time seeing Mr. Go so angry.

You saw him too, right?

It was like a scene from a drama.

Exactly.

But you know, I can see why he's so angry.

She's just a team leader of a department,

but she went up above his authority...

and made a report directly to headquarters.

Se Gwon, are you listening to me?

Yes. Of course.

I can see why he's angry.

But wasn't it too harsh to throw those papers at her?

I mean, he could've just talked it out.

It hit her right in the center of her face.

Mr. Go went way over the line.

I see, Se Gwon.

You're worried about your ex-wife, aren't you?

You can keep worrying about her and take your time getting home.

Goodness. Darn you, Ja Young.

Darn it.

My gosh. Seriously.

I haven't been hit in the face for a long time.

Hey, I'm way too qualified to be getting hit by some papers.

Just be glad that he didn't shoot you.

What did you say?

You humiliated Mr. Go.

Having fun? Is this funny?

Are having fun as you watch my house burn down?

What's with you?

Well, you obviously crossed the line.

How could you come up with an idea to fire people by their test grades?

Jung A, you took part in this too.

- Me? - What did you say to me?

You said this is the worst economic crisis.

You said the old way isn't going to do any good. Didn't you?

I did.

I see, okay.

So this is how you interpreted that?

Since when have you done everything as I said?

So that's how you took it.

It's my fault. Okay, it's on me.

Goodness, you fool.

My friend, it's my fault. It's on me.

Goodness, girl.

So what's your plan?

I'm sure everyone in the research building...

will put up a fight and oppose this to their death.

No one will take your side.

Forget it.

I said forget it.

I don't need anyone!

I can do this alone!

Forget it!

Forget what?

Hey, do what alone?

I sat with you and talked behind everyone's back.

Man, that girl.

- Goodness. - Hello.

- Come on in. - Okay.

I didn't get to greet you properly the last time we met,

and I had something to discuss with Mr. Choi too.

Yes, of course. Come on in.

It's nice to have you here.

Thanks.

- Goodness. - Have a seat.

I was having some fruit by myself.

I'm glad you're here.

Now, have some.

- Okay. - You should try this.

Thank you.

So what do you have to say to Ban Seok...

this late at night?

I'm getting curious.

I see.

Well, this and that. You know.

Anyway, so why isn't Mr. Choi coming out?

He's not home right now.

I see.

Darn it.

Hey, we already got tested to become senior researchers.

Why do we have to take a test again?

We aren't at school.

Tell me about it.

I asked someone at Maseong Business Department,

but there's no talk of a job adequacy evaluation there.

What do you mean?

- So it's just our department? - Purchasing Team is out too.

- Good for you, jerk. - Congrats.

I mean, can't you feel...

something absolutely ominous behind this scheme?

Hey, Human Resources. Tell us.

You know what's going on, right?

How many times do you have to ask? That was the fifth time.

I have no idea either.

Today was my first time seeing the proposal.

The proposal? What proposal?

There's a written proposal?

- Well... - Wait.

- What? - Isn't she the team leader of HR?

Did you call her?

Are you crazy? Why would I?

I think she's here to talk to us.

What now? What do we do?

What do you think?

Let's not get involved. We'll stay low.

- Let's go home. - Let's go.

- Let's go. - Goodbye.

Hello, you were all here.

- Hello. - We were about to leave.

- I had something to say. - I'll see you at work.

- See you tomorrow. - Wait, who's paying?

See you tomorrow.

- Bye. - Goodbye.

What?

- Wait up. - Wait, Mr. Choi.

What is it?

I'm leaving, so let me go.

We have to conduct the job adequacy evaluation.

I need your help.

So why?

Why must you go through with it?

I already told you.

We must increase our developers' capacities...

and make technology the core of this...

- I don't want to hear it. - Fine.

Why do you keep lying?

Since you're a senior manager,

I'll confide in you.

You're already aware...

that Changin Business Department is in a crisis, right?

Of course. It's an open secret.

And you know that the management will try to downsize...

at times like this.

And?

It may not happen right away,

but the company will downsize sooner or later.

And it's our job...

to prepare for that.

So you're going to handpick the individuals beforehand...

through that evaluation?

Is that it?

Eat up.

Mr. Choi.

Mr. Choi.

Mr. Choi.

I need your help.

Look at how they were avoiding me.

- I know you're close with them. - Ms. Dang.

I was a developer for over 20 years. Okay?

And yet, you're telling me to persuade them...

to take that ridiculous evaluation.

Then you want me to rank them by their grades...

and pick the ones who'll be sacked for the company's sake?

What's wrong with that?

This is the only way to save the company.

I get what you're getting at.

I really do, but I'm different.

I'm not that devoted to this company.

And those in the research building are all my friends.

And I'm determined to go back there sometime in the future.

Do you not want to do this...

in case your relationships may get severed?

Yes, that's one of the reasons.

Was it your goal to go back to that research building?

Yes, that's one of my goals.

That's unexpected.

What are you talking about?

I thought you remained in HR...

because you had some other goal.

Mr. Choi.

Forget about your relationships with your colleagues.

Rather, shouldn't you weigh the benefits...

you can gain at this moment?

Is there an immediate benefit...

you can offer me for siding with you?

- Yes, I do. I can promise you this. - What?

I'll give you what you want.

If it's something I am capable of doing, then I will grant it for you.

I give you my word.

Are you a genie or something?

You'll grant me a wish? My gosh.

Was it your goal to go back to that research building?

I thought you remained in HR...

because you had some other goal.

I must've been wrong.

You were being serious, right?

About granting my wish?

Of course.

Then let's do it.

See you at work.

What should I do first?

- Are you photogenic? - What?

You're not wearing a jacket.

- You're back. - Hello.

I borrowed what you asked for from the PR Team.

Here's a camera and a tripod.

As a developer yourself,

please make a sincere appeal.

Here.

What is this?

"Job adequacy evaluation will be made through KPIs as usual."

"As for capability and attitude evaluation,"

"they will be replaced and digitized by the job adequacy evaluation."

Oh, dear.

They're pretty much saying that it'll be reflected in the evaluation.

If we do poorly on the evaluation, we will get a C,

and our salary will remain the same.

Or we'll get a D and a wage cut.

It'll be one of these two.

You're quick.

Don't you think the HR team leader has a few screws loose?

I agree. She came up with this evaluation...

just to give the managers a wage cut.

Mr. Gong, tell Ban Seok to come here.

Why?

He's the only one who can understand us,

so we should tell him how we feel about this.

That we're vehemently against this.

(Hanmyeong Electronics)

- What is this? - What is this?

(Hello, this is Choi Ban Seok, the HR senior manager.)

What is this? A video?

Hello, my colleagues.

Thank you for your hard work.

This is Choi Ban Seok, the HR senior manager.

The electronics industry nowadays...

is like a silent battlefield.

As someone...

who has been a developer for a very long time,

I've realized...

that quick skill acquisition...

and continuous self-improvement were the only methods of survival.

If we can improve our job understanding...

and acquire professional skills...

through this job adequacy evaluation,

- Hanmyeong will surely become... - Has he gone crazy?

- a tech-savvy and global company... - What? What in the world...

that will be loved by everyone.

I strongly believe this will benefit us all.

I will speak with the team leaders one by one...

and begin the evaluation as soon as possible.

Thank you.

(Director Go Jeong Sik)

Let's consider a new individual to lead...

the Home Workout Mirror for Homebodies.

But won't I be leading it?

You need to speak with HR and prepare for the evaluation.

Sir, I've already told you this before.

But if you think I suggested it, that's a serious misunderstanding.

So? Will clarifying that misunderstanding change anything?

Will that put an end to this evaluation?

Many people seem to be interested in this new project.

I ought to give them a chance as well.

Have you messaged the employee consultative group...

regarding the meeting?

Yes. They said they'll be there.

All right.

Don't you think it'd be better if we told them in person...

instead of texting?

Do you think they'd be happy...

to talk to me?

You're right.

I don't understand why I had to do that.

I'll send the text right now.

I've successfully sent the texts.

Okay.

Darn it.

Why are people so rude and leave the table dirty?

Darn it.

A meeting regarding the job adequacy evaluation...

will be held in the convention room at 3 p.m.

- All team leaders... - Darn it!

and the employee consultative group are expected to come.

Sincerely, HR of Changin Business Department.

Okay.

I'm dumbfounded. Gosh.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

What brings you here?

I'm just frustrated.

So why would you come here?

Well...

I have something to tell you regarding this evaluation.

(Meeting Regarding the Company-wide Job Adequacy Evaluation)

Ms. Dang, is this low enough?

Yes. Don't bring it all the way down. - Hello.

- Hello. - Hello.

You're Ms. Seo Na Ri, the senior staff of the employee consultative group, right?

- I'm Dang Ja Young. - Ms. Dang Ja Young of HR.

- Nice to meet you. - Okay.

Why don't you come over to my office...

for a cup of coffee after the job adequacy evaluation?

Sound great.

But I wonder if we'll ever have that chance.

- Hello. - Hello.

Hello, sir.

- You're in this, too? - Yes.

I thought you hated wasting time.

- Pardon? - Nothing.

Try your best since you're here.

Okay.

- Hello. - Hello.

How did he know that? Has he been watching me?

- Where's my seat? - Over there, sir.

- Hello. - Hello, Senior Manager of HR.

Stop glaring at me.

Are you here to negotiate your salary?

Hey.

Hello.

- Bo Ram. - Yes?

- Give me the rest of the survey papers. - Byung Guk. Let's go easy on this.

Who are you?

Oh, right. The turncoat.

Come on, don't be like that.

Hey, you're here.

Why are there nameplates? We could just sit wherever we want.

Thank you so much for coming to the meeting.

I know you are all busy.

Please take a look at the schedule for the job adequacy evaluation.

And fill out the survey form regarding the method of the evaluation.

After that, we will listen to your suggestions or concerns.

Is that okay?

Excuse me.

I think you are mistaken.

Do you think we came here despite our busy schedule...

just to negotiate the evaluation? Seriously?

You see, this job adequacy evaluation...

is the most ridiculous idea I've ever heard.

And we're here to teach you that. Okay?

- Ms. Dang. - Yes.

Let me ask you one thing.

Can you name every developer in our research building?

Just look at the Product R and D Teams.

We've got teams for circuits, electronic devices, and materials.

Let's just look at designing circuits.

Semiconductors, IC, batteries, sensors, models, PCB, and so on.

Every field is segmentalized into ten groups.

And we all do different tasks in our teams.

How are you going to come up with a test that can be fair for all departments?

What about software?

Will you give out separate tests...

for systems, middleware, and applications?

Then, what about firmware and embedded systems?

Will you go with hardware or software?

As for that, we are...

trying to...

Well, as for that question,

I will answer that.

Why is he getting involved?

- Mr. Pyeon. - Yes.

And my fellow team leaders and junior developers.

Let's think about...

defective electronic boards, errors in the circuit design,

modular design, malfunctioning sensors,

and bugs caused by wrong codes.

Has there been a time when we've never faced these problems?

It doesn't matter if you handle hardware or software.

All of us start our day...

by looking at any errors from the previous days.

Isn't our job to find a solution...

by sorting our functioning and malfunctioning devices?

We're not going to give you a bunch of multiple-choice questions.

We're trying to find a solution for the errors...

we face in our line of work through this evaluation.

And that is a pretty plausible idea, isn't it?

Then, what about team leaders like us?

Weekly meetings with the team, meetings with other team leaders,

and meetings with the director.

And these last-minute meetings as well.

We are in meetings for five to six hours every day.

That's where we spend all of our energy.

Now that you're going to test us on materials from our field,

we should go and study? Is that it?

We are fully aware of that. We are.

Please use this as an opportunity to improve your knowledge.

What's wrong with you?

You know how tough it is better than anyone in your team.

How can you give us this nonsense...

just because you're a senior manager of HR?

Mr. No, please calm down.

And please watch what you say.

"Nonsense?"

Goodness.

I'd like to say something, too.

Yes, go ahead.

Thank you for your answer, Mr. Choi.

Well, fine. This is great.

But what do you mean that this will be reflected in our evaluation?

Okay. I can answer that.

No. Whether we answer multiple-choice questions...

or short-answer questions, that's fine. No objections there.

But if you plan to use the scores from the test...

to replace our competency evaluation.

Doesn't that mean you want to adjust the evaluation,

so you can have some kind of ground to decrease our salaries or lay us off?

Am I wrong?

Mr. Han.

Didn't you tell me that you couldn't rely on...

your developers because the evaluation insisted on...

keeping things equal among all?

And why do you only assume that you will do badly on the tests?

If you do well on the tests and score an A,

your salary will go up and you will be recognized for your knowledge.

Do you not see the merit of the test? Or do you refuse to recognize that?

- Ms. Dang. - Yes.

This meeting is moot. Let's just take a vote.

Okay.

- A vote? - Yes.

This is an important matter as it will be reflected in our evaluation.

I don't think we should be the only ones who get to have a say in this. Right?

We will ask everyone who is obligated to take this test...

if they support this or not.

And if more than half of our employees don't support this,

we should forgo this company-wide test. Okay?

- That sounds great. - Yes.

Right.

What? Headquarters has already reviewed this matter.

Must we do everything headquarters tell us to do?

Then, why do we need you as our team leader of HR?

A team leader at headquarters would suffice, then.

Besides, I thought you were the one who proposed this idea.

You created this mess.

Now, you want to hide behind headquarters?

Why? You don't think you can convince our employees?

I guess not.

All right. I'll see you when we have to vote.

- Let's go. - Hey, come here.

- Let's go. - Good talk.

Good talk.

Gosh, I'm so sick of this.

Mr. Choi.

Since you're in HR, I hope you can make it work there.

Just go.

He can never read the room.

(Question and Answer for Company-wide Job Adequacy Evaluation)

Mr. Go, you have nothing to worry about now.

No one will agree to this if it's reflected in our evaluation.

Everyone will oppose.

And I'm sure Ms. Dang must have learned her lesson.

(Description of Home Workout Mirror)

Good job.

Keep working on it.

Thank you. I'll do my best.

As you can see, it recommends the user the correct postures for each exercise.

And that's the key point...

of our Home Workout Mirror.

What's this device for muscle training?

It measures the percentage of muscles for each body part.

And it recommends suitable exercises based on the results.

- What's this MTA? - MTA?

It stands for My Training Alarm.

If you don't work out for a period of time,

the alarm goes off on its own.

In a way, it's a feature that forces you to work out.

What's this Anti-SD?

Anti-SD.

Anti-SD.

It stands for Security Doctor.

It's a security feature.

Then, why does it start with "Anti"?

Does it prevent security?

Yes.

Pardon? What was that?

Mr. Han, were you not able to prepare for your presentation thoroughly?

The theme goes to the Product Planning Team.

But you must know every feature like the back of your hand.

Don't you agree?

Gosh. Come on.

I don't think you can get this deal.

- Anyway, study on it again. - Okay.

Let's go.

Let's reschedule.

Okay.

All right. Let's clean up.

- Clean this up. - Yes, sir.

Darn it.

(Design Concepts for the Home Workout Mirror for Homebodies)

Shouldn't we bring in the creator?

Ms. Eo.

Are you available?

I asked 50 employees...

from the cafeteria and the company library each...

about the company-wide test.

Out of 100 employees,

80 employees...

They were against it, right?

Yes.

- Then, 20 employees were for it? - No.

Only ten employees were for it.

The rest said...

they were busy, didn't know about it, or didn't care.

And some told us to get lost, asked for a reward for the survey,

and so on.

So it's 9 to 1.

How are we going to work around this?

Shouldn't you start packing?

Get ready to find a new job.

Why did those ten people say yes?

They like how this will be reflected on their performance evaluation.

- They're senior researchers and staff? - Yes.

It's because they have the upper hand.

All right, we have an answer.

Let's convince senior researchers, who'll have to take a test anyway,

and senior staff members who have the upper hand in the evaluation,

then make them convince other people.

Mr. So and Bo Ram, keep an eye on the research building.

- Yes. - Yes.

And Mr. Choi.

Here. You can use this...

and do whatever it takes to have as many people say yes.

We even have to use your corporate card?

It's not my corporate card. It's mine. My credit card.

What?

Then what will you do?

Enjoy.

Thank you.

Hello, senior researchers.

- Hello. - Hello.

Please, take a seat.

You must be working very hard.

I mean,

senior researchers like you...

have to do everything as you're told by managers and senior staff,

and you have to get ready for your promotion exam too.

It must be really tough.

So I prepared some sweet snacks to help you focus on your studies.

- Here, have some. - Thank you.

Here.

Ms. Dang.

This is a study group, so we have no time to talk.

Mr. Cha, last month, you had to do an emergency fix,

design a circuit, and even had to register your patent,

so you gave up all of your annual leaves.

But your senior staff took an advantage of your work,

so your performance evaluation came out as B.

- Ms. Jung. - Yes?

I feel really bad for you as the team leader of HR.

Your team hasn't had...

a new senior researcher for the last three years,

so I know how you've been doing all of the odd jobs for your team.

I mean, all of your annual leaves and other holidays add up to 16 days,

no, maybe even more.

But you couldn't even be at your father's 60th birthday 2 days ago.

And it really is a shame that you only get a B...

instead of an A after all of your hard work.

I see.

- Mr. An? - Yes.

Of course. You have to work for Mr. Han,

developing the detergent-less dishwasher and a robot vacuum cleaner too.

It must be a lot of work.

I personally know Mr. Han very well,

and I know how tough it must be to work as a member of his team.

You worked so hard,

but have you ever received an A on your performance evaluation?

- Exactly. - It's very heartbreaking.

You always work hard and late, covering the duties of your senior staff,

to the point that you hurt your livers and gallbladders.

But what did you receive in return?

So why don't we...

get rid of the stereotypical idea we have on performance evaluations?

It's not something given to you by your boss,

but it's something you can make happen on your own.

And how?

Through the job adequacy evaluation.

(Reservation at 7 p.m., No Byung Guk: Changin Technical College alumni meet-up)

You all got here early.

Hey, Woo Jong. Hey, you're here. Oh, you're here too.

- Wait, that jerk is here. - Hey, you're here.

Oh, right. What was I about to say?

Everything is on me tonight, so please eat as much as you want.

Excuse me, we'll all switch to rib-eye now.

- Hey. - Just go ahead and eat.

(2021 Changin Technical College Alumni Meet-up)

- Rib-eye! - Rib-eye!

- Hey, eat up! - Let's get started.

Who called this jerk here?

- No one. - The announcement was on the website.

Byung Guk, why would I need an invitation?

I'm a core member. I should be here.

- I'm leaving. - Come on. Where are you going?

- Goodness. - Our juniors are here too.

Don't be such a baby.

Eat up.

- Just give me a drink. - Eat it.

(2021 Changin Technical College Alumni Meet-up)

Let me pour you one.

I mean, let me be frank.

When are people the savviest on the field? Isn't it right now for you?

When you're a senior researcher and a senior staff member, right?

So why wouldn't you take the evaluation?

There's no reason to turn it down.

You can take it with one hand and easily get an A.

If I were you, I would've done it already.

There's no need to feel conscious of your team leaders.

It's not like they do everything for you.

They won't take responsibility for life.

In times like these, you need to be a little selfish.

And I'm not saying it because I'm in Human Resources.

I'm serious. I'm talking to you as a senior.

Drink up. Cheers.

We got this.

My gosh.

Hey, you punk. Are you a traitor? Are you?

Just do as you're told, okay?

Didn't Ms. Eo Hae Mi go to our school too?

Why don't I see her?

She's a big shot now, so she has been really busy.

Really?

So what do you want? Beer? Soju? Do you want to go with soju?

All right, then. You all are heavy drinkers.

I used to be able to do that too.

So the anti-SD feature meant anti-solitude death.

Yes, if the user doesn't show any movements for a period of time,

it'll automatically make a report to 911.

It's to prevent people from dying alone.

But is that necessary?

Of course.

People who live alone like me...

worry about dying alone a lot.

You're a unique one, aren't you?

If you don't like it, we can leave it out.

No, I was complimenting you.

Just throw in everything you think might work. Everything.

Okay.

In that case,

will I be a part of the Task Force Team?

Please continue...

to do your best, Ms. Eo Hae Mi.

Okay.

- You can do this. - Of course.

All right, next.

Hello.

Hey, Mr. Han. I'm glad you're here.

Yesterday, everyone at HR met with senior researchers and staff...

and held a propaganda campaign...

to make them want to take the evaluation.

Then we should take action too.

What?

But how?

This is the data sheet for the model with a new motor.

I need an analysis on how much it can do,

and see if we can leave out any of those parts.

Have a proposal for cost reduction ready...

in two days.

What? In two days?

I already turned this in last week. Do I have to do it again?

What do you mean, again?

We always did this whenever a new part came out.

You know how 85 percent of the production cost...

is decided during the development process, right?

Think of this as a duty of a developer,

and have it ready in two days.

Sorry? In two days?

Wait.

There's no way I can do this in two days.

So you have time to chat with HR,

but you have no time to write up a proposal to cut the production cost?

All right, then. Two days.

Have it ready in two days.

- We should get going, Mr. Han. - Let's go.

Two days.

Hey, Ms. Eo. What's up?

- Hello, good work. - Hello.

Come on in, Ms. Eo.

Hello.

I added explanations for each feature.

And did you also put everything in order to create one story?

Yes, everything is ready to go.

I see. Great work.

- All right, you may go. - Sorry?

You're done here, so you may leave.

Aren't I a part of the Task Force Team?

I thought I'd also participate in the presentation.

A part of the Task Force Team?

Did I ever invite you to our team?

Well...

Yesterday, you told me to work hard.

Yes, on the proposal.

You must've mistaken my words.

I feel terrible.

I'll be frank.

I know how competent you are.

But I don't think you're a good fit...

for this team.

I'll see you around.

I'm sorry,

but could you move aside? You're blocking the path.

See you around.

Mr. Han.

Don't you think she could join us?

What for? She's from a technical college.

I refuse to work with them.

Over my dead body.

I don't know anymore.

Screw the job adequacy evaluation. Screw this company.

Senior researchers are always considered pushovers.

I'm so frustrated.

The HR team leader should take responsibility.

Why do managers and the company...

want to bombard us with work?

I'm already frustrated with the evaluation.

But now, they want me to submit a cost reduction proposal in two days.

It's chaotic.

What should we do? I'm sorry I wasn't of much help.

In any case,

I've done my very best.

What are you talking about? We're not done here.

Then what more can I do?

Do you want me to kneel?

Sure. Use your body if you must.

My gosh.

Hey, did you hear?

Mr. Han passed the presentation for Hanmyeong E and C with flying colors.

He also signed the sample contract on the spot.

I envy Mr. Gi.

Thanks to his team leader, he always gets included...

in the Task Force Team.

Did you guys eat?

- Hello. - Hello.

- Where are you going? - See you later.

Okay.

Are they cockroaches or what? They scattered at the speed of light.

My gosh.

Ms. Eo.

What's wrong?

Did Mr. Han take your presentation script...

but omitted you from joining the Task Force Team?

I'm sad and hurt.

What should I do?

You know what to do.

Confront him and claim what's yours.

You should stand your ground at all costs.

Or tell your senior...

about how upset you are...

and demand that you want to join the Task Force Team.

There are many things you can do.

How could I possibly do that?

You need that much courage...

to work at a company.

You must claim what's yours.

Crying over it won't get you anything.

Stop crying.

Stay strong, okay?

(Home Workout Mirror for Homebodies)

My gosh.

He slaved us away and made us prepare for the presentation.

Then he squirmed his way out.

Whenever we asked him if we were part of the Task Force Team,

he kept dodging the question.

Darn it.

Hold on.

Do you think he'll exclude us as well? Do you?

I don't know.

When will we organize all that?

Do you need my help with anything?

Sorry?

- Well... - Do you need to organize anything?

Thank you so much for helping.

How were you going to move this all by yourself?

Mr. Choi!

- Ms. Dang. - Hello.

Goodness.

Please move this to Development Team Four.

- Sure. - Thank you.

(Best home appliances for you, welcome to Hanmyeong Electronics!)

I've truly done my part, okay?

Let's leave it up to fate.

There's nothing more we can do.

Should we...

pray?

Do what?

Pray.

Who knows?

If we sincerely pray all night long,

maybe the deities will understand us.

Then maybe the majority of the workers will side with us tomorrow...

Hey!

(Hanmyeong Electronics)

Okay.

Thank you so much for making time today.

Before carrying out the voting...

regarding the company-wide job adequacy evaluation,

I'd like to have a brief Q and A session...

for those of you who haven't made up your minds yet.

After that, we'll begin the voting.

Any questions?

Yes?

I'm Gong Jung Pil, the team leader of QA Team.

What are the advantages of this evaluation?

I believe I've already discussed that...

- during our previous meeting... - No.

I don't want to hear any obvious answers...

such as strengthening our capacity or self-improvement.

Reward, money in return for taking the test,

or paid vacation.

Are there any immediate benefits available?

- No. - Gosh, there are none.

- There are none. - Then one more question.

You do know that we work overtime until late hours...

two weeks every month due to our due dates, right?

We're already busy as is.

So why should we waste our time...

on this evaluation when we're not receiving any benefits?

Please give us an answer.

I will answer that...

with the feedback...

President Han Seung Ki gave regarding the evaluation.

The president?

"Our technology is Hanmyeong's only asset in order to survive."

"In order to rise as an innovative company..."

"in this fast-changing, global IT industry,"

"our workers should not remain complacent..."

"but rather push forward."

Was that enough?

- Yes. - Sure.

That didn't work.

- If there are no more questions... - Excuse me.

Yes?

I'm Eo Hae Mi, a senior researcher from Development Team Three.

You just mentioned...

that there was no reward or compensation for taking the test.

Then how about the individual with the highest score...

gets an advantage of choosing which project to work on?

What did she say?

- That sounds good. - Gosh.

- That's not a bad idea. - Right.

That would work.

An advantage of choosing which project to work on?

Correct.

That sure is an opportunity.

I'm aware that this job adequacy evaluation started...

from the mistrust of a team leader on the fourth floor...

of the research building...

as he considered everyone here incompetent to join his team.

I had no doubt that I would be joining the team...

as my proposal was chosen.

But the team leader on the fourth floor of the researching building...

excluded me from his team for reasons I could not comprehend.

(Voting of Company-wide Job Adequacy Evaluation)

Come on.

- Gosh. - Goodness. She's ridiculous.

Ms. Eo.

The team leader on the fourth floor... Are you talking about me?

Well...

No comment. I want to protect his privacy.

You already talked about me out in the open.

What privacy?

And reasons you couldn't understand?

What couldn't you understand about the reasons I gave you?

Tell us. Everyone is here.

Well,

you...

Mr. Han.

You can ask her those personal questions in private later. Okay?

Sure.

Ms. Eo, just stick to what you want. Don't digress.

I'm not speaking up because I feel wronged.

This job adequacy evaluation will test our capacity.

So getting the highest score is enough to prove our capacity.

So I'm asking if that would be enough...

for us to earn the right to join the team we want.

- Gosh. We don't need a test to do that. - Goodness.

Oh, my.

All right. Please take your seat.

I don't think that's a question I can answer.

Mr. Go.

Please answer it.

I'm sure this will be a landslide anyway.

Just give her something.

I will allow the employee with the highest score...

have the right to choose the project of his or her choice.

You're smiling?

If there aren't any more questions,

we will begin the voting...

for the company-wide job adequacy evaluation.

The voting page is open on your company application.

Please open the page with your phone and vote now.

I don't have my phone.

Ms. Jung, make sure to vote.

We can do this. Let's do this.

(For or Against)

(For)

(Against)

(Your vote has been cast.)

(Voting of Company-wide Job Adequacy Evaluation)

Okay.

The security team told me that they are done counting the votes.

Let's check it now.

(Here's the result of the voting.)

Open it already.

What is it? What?

What is it?

What happened?

What was the result?

Maybe, more people voted against the evaluation.

(Voting of Company-wide Job Adequacy Evaluation)

I have the result for the voting of the company-wide job adequacy evaluation.

The result is out? Gosh.

I will now...

share the result with you.

(Voting of Company-wide Job Adequacy Evaluation)

- What? - What?

- What on earth? - Gosh.

What's this?

It's been decided that we will go ahead with the evaluation.

We will proceed with the evaluation as you have been informed.

Thank you so much for casting your votes.

Nice.

- No way. - This is amazing.

(For: 96, Against: 93)

Let's go.

(For: 96, Against: 93)

Ms. Eo.

Let's talk.

What do you think you're doing?

How dare you make a fool out of me?

If you were in my team, you would have been gone long ago.

When I was talking earlier, I got worked up about what happened.

Sorry.

You think an apology can fix this?

But this is out of our hands now.

What are you talking about?

The director agreed to what I asked.

So I have to study hard for the test and join the Task Force Team.

Then, I'll see you later.

Bye.

Can I pass through? I need to go upstairs.

Go ahead.

- I thought they were voting against it. - How is this possible?

I can't believe this. Everyone was against it.

Who on earth voted for this? Darn it.

Gosh.

Hey, did you see his face? I can see him fuming right now.

I voted for it because you guys told me to,

but are you sure this won't affect us?

You're such a scaredy-cat.

We have to take the test anyway. It's better if we all take it.

Right. We can't be the only ones taking the tests.

Hey, raise your hand if you voted against it.

Why didn't you?

I don't know. There's this guy that keeps bugging me.

- Who is it? - Who is it?

Whatever.

(Testing Room 1)

Good work, Mr. Choi.

The scores will come out in five days.

Ms. Dang.

Yes?

It's about the promise you made to me.

You said you'll grant me a wish after the job adequacy evaluation.

Right.

Yes, of course, I'll grant your wish.

Please tell me.

There is something I thought of.

Okay.

But I don't think this is the right time to tell you.

Once I'm ready to tell you,

I'll make use of this chance.

I'll take a rain check on this one. May I do that?

All right. A rain check it is.

Okay.

Okay.

Yes.

The cut-off point is set high to make more people flunk.

It looks like I'll be able to create what you've been dying to have,

the biggest list of people to dismiss.

Hey, Ms. Dang, you really are amazing.

This is why I adore you, Ms. Dang.

I don't need your compliment, Mr. No,

but please do wrap this up for me.

Wrap this up?

- You're here. - Hello.

(President Han Seung Ki, we welcome you.)

- Hello, Mr. Han. - We've been expecting you.

I was very moved by your proposal for the job adequacy evaluation.

It's all thanks to your approval, sir.

This way, please.

This is the showroom.

A detergent-less dishwasher,

created by Mr. Han Se Gwon.

This way, sir.

- Hello. - Hello.

He must be nervous because you're here, Mr. Han.

You made him nervous, Mr. Han.

We're in the process of confirming a few things with our outsourcer.

We'll be able to commercialize it soon.

This is the new promotional video for Hanmyeong Electronics...

made up to date for the latter half of 2021.

It begins from the first day of our foundation...

to the day we made a new record by selling a million dishwashers.

This new video is centered around the history of Hanmyeong.

- Okay. Rock-paper-scissors. - Rock-paper-scissors.

Darn it.

He's coming.

We'll correct everything you pointed out as soon as possible, sir.

All right.

Excuse me, Mr. Han.

Choi Ban Seok, senior manager of Human Resources, sir.

Could we take a photo to remember your visit here?

Let's do that.

We love you.

Don't you think we look a little too gloomy?

Everyone, jump in.

You won't have another chance like this.

- Please. - It's an honor, Mr. Han.

Okay.

- You should be in the picture. - Join us, Mr. Han.

Yes, thank you.

Mr. Han, this way.

And you too, Ms. Dang.

Yes, sir. Thank you.

You should stand here.

It's so nice to see the couple together.

You need to let people know, okay?

- What have you been doing? - I'll take it now.

I'll take it on the count of three.

In 1, 2, 3.

All right. One more time, please.

In 1, 2, 3.

- Okay. - Could you take one with our developers?

- Sure. - Developers?

Come on in. Jump in already.

Okay.

You should come too.

Yes, right. Me?

One second.

Okay, I'll set it to five seconds.

Yes, I understand.

I get how you couldn't tell him you divorced her then and there.

Could you lower your volume a little?

And why is that a problem?

You should've gone after him and let him know...

that you two aren't married anymore, that you divorced her.

Na Ri.

Wouldn't you do this if you really love me?

I do love you. Of course, I do.

But how can I run after the president and tell him that?

Then what?

Are you happy to let him think you two are married?

No, Na Ri. Will you keep your balance?

You need to come to your senses.

No matter what people think, Ms. Dang and I are now legally separated.

That's what's important.

Just focus on that. Stop minding what other people think.

One second.

Yes, Mr. Han. Yes, sir.

Yes, I'm right out front. I'll be there right now.

Yes, sir. All right.

Let's talk again later.

They're looking for us. Let's go.

Later?

When is this later?

- Eat up. - You should eat too.

- Goodness, great work. - Good work.

- You've done well too. - Thank you.

Great work, everyone.

- Gosh, it's such a relief. - All right, everyone.

- Great work. - Great work, sir.

We're here too. We ran a little late.

- Goodness. - They're here.

- You're here. - Please eat up.

- Hello. - Hello.

- The middle? - Sit over there.

- What? Wait. - Over there.

Excuse me, may I sit here?

- Go sit over there. - Cut it out.

- What? Cut what out? - Just scooch over.

- Come on, just move. - Why should I?

- Thank you. - Just come.

- Would you like a drink? - No, I drove here.

Anyway, you actually come to company dinners?

Of course, we're having beef tonight.

I see, so you come to cost-efficient dinners.

I see.

I'm guessing Mr. Gong already told you.

You refused to look at the code because it's a waste of time,

but you're in the employee consultative group and at this dinner.

What a busy man you are.

If I had known you'd hold a grudge for this long,

I would've turned you down from the start.

If I had known you'd stab me in the back,

I would've asked someone else.

Gosh, I might get sick if I sit here any longer.

Stop that, sorry. Take a seat and grab a drink.

Why are you in such a rush?

You hold grudges much longer than I do.

Mr. Go, please have a drink.

I hope the misunderstanding is gone.

I'll continue to do my best,

so please cut me some slack, Mr. Go.

I'm not so sure.

Goodness, you shouldn't be asking him.

It looked like you are greatly trusted by headquarters.

- Me? - Yes.

Mr. No went out of his way to ask Mr. Go...

to make sure he looks after you.

I wonder why he did that. That was so unnecessary.

- Ms. Dang. - Yes?

Did headquarters send you here...

to carry out a secret mission or something of the sort?

A secret mission? This isn't a spy film.

Goodness, you need a drink.

- Please have a drink. - All right.

I wonder what her secret mission is.

- And one for me. - Let me pour you one.

- Okay. - Thank you, Mr. Go.

Great work.

Thank you.

Here.

Excuse me, Ms. Dang.

- Me? - I have a question.

Why did you come to Changin?

You must be pretty drunk.

What did you say?

I mean,

I heard you were a big shot back at headquarters.

So I wanted to know why you came to a rural city like this.

Why do you want to know that, Ms. Seo?

Ms. Seo, you should ask her later.

I'm not the only one who wants to know.

Think about it.

Someone who was in Human Resources of headquarters...

came down to a department in a rural area.

Then not only did she suddenly conduct a security check,

she suddenly forced all of us to take job adequacy evaluations,

by turning her proposal directly to headquarters.

Doesn't this seem odd?

Doesn't it seem like she's here with a purpose?

I'm...

I'm too dumbfounded to give an answer.

Hold on.

Why would you ask such a question when we're just having dinner?

She probably came here because the company told her to.

And she was just doing her job. Right?

See?

Let's have another shot. What is this serious atmosphere?

That's why it's even stranger.

Come on.

Why would headquarters send her here?

For what?

They didn't tell me to come here.

I volunteered to come here. Happy?

Why?

Do you have friends or family here?

That's a private matter.

- Must I answer that? - Yes.

I'm speaking on behalf of the employee consultative group.

So please answer me.

She's right, Ms. Dang. Tell her the truth.

Otherwise, I don't think she'll sit down.

Sure, I'll answer your question.

The reason why I came to Changin is because...

There's a man here with whom...

I want to start afresh. Happy?

You're incredible!

How incredible!

- No way. - Unbelievable.

(On the Verge of Insanity)

Do you really want to get back together with Mr. Han?

Why are you curious about that?

I need some time to think.

Do you want to break up with me and start anew with her?

I must've been crazy. Why did I drop him off?

Put aside your personal feelings. He is a talented man.

- So are you two a thing now? - Fire Mr. Choi first.

Yesterday, you two kissed. Today, you pushed him away.

Ja Young, are you free this evening?

We need to talk.

Why in the world did you meet with Mr. Han Seung Ho?

Has Mr. Choi been fired yet?

Why haven't you reported to me?

I'm sorry, Mr. Choi.

But I'm afraid you need to leave the team.