Original subtitles

You heard it too, right?

She's using you.

You're just new to this.

But that's life.

Everyone has an ulterior motive when they approach people like us.

You shouldn't have trusted her just because she was nice to you.

What exactly are people like us?

We have a lot of assets and privileges.

The privileged class who can do almost anything.

The bottom line is we're a just family of merchants.

Dad.

Those you've been loyal to your whole life?

This is all they amount to.

See for yourself.

DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE RULING

DISMISSAL OF BAEK SEUNG-GI FOR RECEIVING BRIBES

DECIDED AS EXPLAINED ABOVE

They have no respect

for other people. Not even a little bit.

GANGSU GROUP FILES

SLUSH FUNDS, FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS

GANGSU GROUP FILES

FRAUDULENT ACCOUNTS

GANGSU GROUP FRAUDULENT ACCOUNT TRANSACTIONS

FOREIGN REAL ESTATE

LOBBIES

LOBBIES: TAX SERVICE

You have no idea how far I've come

to prove my loyalty to them.

What your brother said about Jun's father...

Don't take it lightly.

Don't be like that too.

I don't care what my brother said.

You should know that he's making a big deal of it.

He believes that Jun has a vendetta against Gangsu Group.

It's why he doesn't like how she's by your side.

Who cares when I have feelings for her?

You have no idea how terrifying your brother is.

He'll do whatever it takes to get what he wants.

What do you mean by that?

Do you know who leaked the plane footage?

It was your brother.

He's sending you a message.

He'll stomp on you if he has to.

So my brother...

wants to get rid of me.

Is that it?

Why didn't you tell me this sooner?

It's not something one can easily speak about.

It must've been hard...

to keep that to yourself.

It was a good meal.

I agree.

Well, Jun...

I'm exhausted.

I should head inside.

Sure thing. Get some rest.

MY DAUGHTER

Hey.

What's the occasion? You never call me first.

Hello? Jun?

Yes, Mom.

How have you been?

You know how it is for me.

Is everything okay?

Of course.

I'll come by the day after tomorrow and bring the godeulbbaegi kimchi you like.

Mom, come on.

That was Dad's favorite.

Is that so?

Mom.

What kind of person was Dad?

Why would you ask that? Is something wrong?

It's nothing.

Why? What is it?

Was Dad...

really fired

from Gangsu Group

because he received a bribe?

What do you mean?

Says who? Who told you that?

What do I do?

It hurts so much.

That poor thing.

According to Driver Kwon,

a rooftop is not a good place to live in.

She earns a living as a janitor. What more did you expect?

She's the girl who finally made Hyuk come to his senses.

Are you really going to let her work as only a cleaning staff?

What do you expect me to do?

We can't let Hyuk be friends with someone people look down on.

Seeing her say her piece in my office did prove

that she's quite something.

She did kick some sense into Hyuk,

which means she's quite smart.

You're right, Father.

You can say that again.

Father, do you remember Baek Seung-gi?

Baek Seung-gi?

Who's that?

He's the employee who developed our gochujang.

I looked into Baek Jun upon Mom's request,

and she turned out to be Baek Seung-gi's daughter.

What?

She's the daughter of the man who made our gochujang?

My gosh, this is amazing. It must be fate!

Having a daughter of the company's major contributor

as a daughter-in-law?

How incredible is that?

How could that idiot meet her of all people?

-What? -Forget it.

I don't care how wise she is. Don't ever mention her again.

Got it?

My gosh. What's up with your father?

The one who made our gochujang is more than just a major contributor.

He's the one who saved the company when it was down on its knees.

Anyway, Master Cheongun said she was the woman of his destiny.

He was right.

Mother, please stop seeking that Master Cheongun's advice.

Baek Jun will swallow Hyuk whole, not save him.

Swallow him whole?

What are you talking about?

Taking the day off. Enjoying a deep sleep.

Don't knock. Don't wake me up.

Does Hyuk know that she's Baek Seung-gi's daughter?

I don't think he knew at first.

That imbecile. Out of all the girls, he chooses her?

Doesn't he know that her father tried to stab me in the back?

Is there perhaps something else I should know about?

If there is, please tell me.

There's nothing.

Just talk to Hyuk and get him to break up with her.

If he goes against my wishes once again,

he'll feel my wrath. Tell him that.

Got it?

Yes, sir.

Isn't that Jun's mother?

So you'll be in charge of this.

See this right here?

What?

What about what I asked earlier?

The thing that happened to Jun's father...

Let's say it's his fault because he let it happen to himself.

But why are you hurting my daughter too?

I know very well what you people did to my husband,

so how dare you mention his bribery charges to her?

If you cause her

any more pain by mentioning those charges,

I will not let it slide.

Unless you want me

to cause trouble by bringing up the thing about Gangsu Fried Chicken,

you will stop bothering my daughter.

Don't you think

it's time we set the record straight on that matter?

You think you have the right to say such a thing?

Take this.

And stop filing complaints regarding the oil. Okay?

Chairman Byun

is watching you. Do your job right.

YETTEO CHICKEN

-Let's go. -Damn it.

YETTEO CHICKEN

It's been done, sir.

What are you doing?

I'm cleaning.

You're cleaning?

I was the one doing the cleaning.

Junior here... Well, he offered me his help,

so I said he was of no use.

Anyway, my knees were hurting, so--

Hey, why was Jun's mom in Director Seol's office?

I'll tell you later.

Wait.

Your father summoned me this morning.

He wants you to end things with Jun.

I think your brother told your father about Jun's father.

What did I tell you? Don't take your brother's warning lightly.

TAKING THE DAY OFF, ENJOYING A DEEP SLEEP

DON'T KNOCK, DON'T WAKE ME UP

I brought the side dishes I made for you.

Can you open up?

That's not who your father was.

A bribe? That's just absurd.

If he was that sly and selfish,

he wouldn't have died the way he did.

So Jun, believe in your father.

He wasn't

that kind of man.

DON'T KNOCK, DON'T WAKE ME UP

Anyway, I'll leave the side dishes at your doorstep.

Put them in the fridge before they go bad.

When you're ready to talk,

I'll come back.

Mom...

I know.

I know, but you're wrong.

Your father was the nicest man ever.

I can tell you that for sure.

What's up?

You're tenacious, I give you that.

For how many years have you swum every day?

About 11 years, I guess.

About 11 years?

Ever since that day, right?

-What do you want? -Jun is the woman I like.

I won't just do nothing

if you threaten her like that again.

What?

And stop running to Dad and telling on me.

Aren't you too old to be a tattletale?

-You little punk-- -This is your last warning.

I'll get going.

TAKE INITIATIVE, ACT NOW, WITH JOY

SAEMAN FOODS

Why are you here again?

I thought about it long and hard, but what you said doesn't make sense.

You're hiding something from me.

Of course not.

You said my father took a bribe.

If that's all you can say, then what's the part you can't talk about?

I said there's no more to it.

But there is. I know there is.

Please tell me the truth.

-Darn it. -Mr. Jang.

Mr. Jang, please!

Please tell me.

-That's enough. -Mr. Jang!

I'm sorry, but you need to go.

I know this is upsetting for you too.

So please tell me.

I won't go anywhere until you tell me the truth.

Mr. Jang!

JANG SE-MAN

Are you kidding me? Look at what time it is.

I'm sorry, but it's not that I didn't come to work.

I did come in time, but then something urgent came up.

You're an intern, but instead of doing your job,

you leave your desk, get smart with me, and--

Hold on.

This is urgent. Excuse me.

Yes, Mr. Jang.

The world sure has changed, hasn't it?

You're taking a call when your superior is talking to you?

What? Jun is there?

All right. I'll be right there.

Where do you think you're going?

Mr. Jang urgently requested for me, so I must go.

It won't take long. Thank you. Have a good day.

But...

Rich Boy sure has it easy, doesn't he?

Don't you guys think this qualifies as insubordination?

I'm worried that she'd pass out.

Please come and take her home.

-I'll go instead. -No, I'll go.

Jun...

doesn't know that you know.

How do you think she'll feel

-once she finds out that you do? -That's...

Will it make her uncomfortable?

So let me go instead. You stay here.

What are you doing here?

It's none of your business.

No one will tell you the truth even if you do this.

You never know.

Someone might if I stick out long enough.

Have you thought about how the truth you're seeking

could hurt others?

They're not keeping the truth from you because they're bad.

It's because they're powerless.

So?

Am I supposed to sit back

and let them conceal the truth when one was sacrificed by it?

Am I supposed to do that when that person is my dad?

What if you were in my shoes?

Would you able to let it slide if it were your father?

Dad.

I'm telling you to gear up first

because you'll achieve nothing in this state.

If you keep living recklessly like that,

you'll be left with nothing.

The truth.

I'll at least know the truth,

and it will then propel me.

Do as you wish then.

This is a two-for-one special.

Would you like one?

What's this?

-I got two for the price of-- -You know,

it seems like there's a misunderstanding,

but I'm not one to need hangover drinks often.

That night...

Yes, I made a big mistake that night,

but that doesn't give you the right to think of me as an alcoholic.

I never did.

I had one extra because one was for free.

My gosh.

Then I decline your freebie.

Got it?

Jeez. Whatever.

Unbelievable. That jerk...

What the hell?

Are you kidding me? Excuse me...

What now?

Damn it.

Hi, Je-hun.

Here you go.

What?

Oh, right.

Hold on.

Just a second.

There.

Thanks.

Sure.

-Perhaps-- -Yes, I'm free.

I was about to ask for Jun's mother's phone number.

What?

What's this?

What I heard in front of the director's office kept bothering me.

That thing about Jun's father taking a bribe.

So I did some research on the subcontractors

who were signed with Gangsu Group at the time.

Everyone said that Mr. Baek was a good person.

What's odd is this, though.

They'd immediately stop talking when asked about the bribe.

Really?

They wouldn't even tell us if he actually took the bribe or not.

-What does it mean? -Isn't it obvious?

They're being pressured by some force to keep their mouths shut.

If Jun's father really took the bribe, they'd have cursed him,

rather than keeping it under wraps.

Something fishy is going on. I'm sure of it.

MANAGER YANG JIN-UK

It's not like him to stay this late.

I guess he feels sorry.

Hey, how about making some coffee...

Byun...

I know he didn't do that on purpose, but do I find him so irritating?

Mr. Jang!

Mr. Jang.

You should head home now. It's chilly outside.

But Mr. Jang...

I'll be back tomorrow.

I'll see you tomorrow!

Mom?

Why are you here again?

Is something wrong?

Are you out of your mind?

Why did you go to Saeman Foods?

You said I should trust Dad

and that he's innocent.

So I need to know the truth.

I must know what happened to Dad when he was fired.

We believe him. That's all that matters.

It must be for you, but not for me.

Your father is already dead. It's all in the past.

What's the point of digging out the truth now?

Mom.

You have no idea how I've been living my life.

You don't know why I've only been sticking to part-time jobs.

I'm lost, Mom.

Unless I dig out the truth,

I won't be able to move forward.

Am I supposed to

see you get hurt as well?

I'm only proving Dad's innocence, so why would that hurt me?

Don't you know

how Gangsu Group harassed him even after he left the company?

I know.

That's why I can't just let this go.

There's nothing to worry about because I have nothing to lose.

Please.

Can we please live our lives

without getting involved with Gangsu Group?

It's about time you got a full-time job instead of working part-time.

I will.

Once I get to the truth

about what happened to Dad.

So Mom,

don't stop me until I do.

Was it you who called my mom?

Yes.

-Why? -To stop you from doing something stupid.

What does me doing anything stupid have to do with you?

I can ask you the same thing then.

Me cleaning up after Hyuk wasn't your business either,

but you still nagged me every time. Why?

Well, that's...

You seemed pathetic, that's all.

That's my reason too then. This is so pathetic of you.

Let's say you figured out the truth.

What could you do when you're up against Gangsu Group?

Are you hoping

for Hyuk to stand on your side and solve your problem?

-Why would you bring him up? -You shouldn't.

When push comes to shove, he'll stand by his family.

I know that.

Only you will end up getting hurt.

How can you be so sure of that?

Because your dad...

is just one of many.

So Jun,

stop this right away.

-Right. -Well, enjoy your meal.

Don't worry. I got this, okay?

This could be our last chance.

Our last chance to wash away the guilt.

I believe

that the guilt's been eating away at you.

Aren't I right?

Why are you doing this to me?

If I start talking,

you'll get hurt in the process too.

All I want

is to take the same path as yours.

Are you saying you can fully protect me this time?

No.

I'll never be able to do that.

But it's up to the each of us to take responsibility for what we did.

I've laid down the groundwork, so the choice is now yours.

Just know that I've already made up my mind.

Thanks in advance.

Could you tell me what happened?

What's the true story behind Mr. Baek?

And what's his connection to Gangsu Fried Chicken?

Why do you need to take responsibility and wash away your guilt?

For what reason is Mr. Jang that upset and in distress?

I must know, so please tell me.

You might end up losing one of the two.

The moment I talk,

you might lose either your dad or Jun for good.

Do you still want to know?

Hyuk?

You're late.

The internship must be taking a toll on you.

You look absolutely exhausted.

Are you all right?

You said you were taking the day off today.

Did you get a good rest?

Of course.

I feel refreshed.

Jun,

am I still...

only a friend to you?

Of course.

We're friends, right?

That's what we are.

What's between us is a pure friendship.

Then as friends,

could we hug just once?

What?

Hey...

What's gotten into you?

Something happened today, didn't it?

Well, I guess.

What's wrong? What happened?

It's nothing.

I finally learned today

why she's been drawing a thick line between us all this time.

Don't get any ideas, okay?

We're hugging...

just as friends.

And...

this pat...

is me being a good friend.

Mr. Kwon,

I think we should just head back.

Yes, ma'am.

Jun.

Must you really go this far?

If I don't get to the truth about what happened to Dad,

I won't be able to start over.

I'll get going.

-Good morning. -You're here early today.

Good morning, Mr. Jang.

I'll wait for you here just like yesterday.

I won't leave until you tell me everything.

I'll wait for you here.

Don't back down.

Don't give in, Jun.

Hyuk?

Hyuk!

JANG SE-MAN

I'm here to talk to you about Jun's father.

Don't you be like this too.

I have nothing more to say, so take her and leave.

If you're worried about Gangsu Group retaliating,

you can trust me to protect you.

I'll make sure you're not hurt in any way.

Being Byun Gang-su's son doesn't make you Superboy.

The world isn't as easy as you think it is.

I'm dead serious, sir.

Stop meddling in her affairs.

It won't do any of us any good.

What happened to Jun's father is my business too.

And your father is just as much involved.

That's why I can't say any more.

That's all the more reason for me to know the truth.

I can't tell you.

Mr. Jang,

you know very well how your rice bowl

was saved.

I went against my father and pushed forward.

I am not my father.

If something had been mishandled,

we must correct it now.

Please give me a chance to do so.

This could be our last chance.

Our last chance to wash away the guilt.

Baek Seung-gi was driven out of the company.

He wanted to correct the evil custom

of executives taking bribes from subcontractors.

So he made an official complaint to the company board.

The issue was just about to be publicized when the executives put a stop to it.

The executives?

Many would've been hurt if the truth had gotten out.

Rather than letting the company bleed trying to correct an evil custom,

the company decided it'd be easier

to just get rid of Mr. Baek.

And?

As you know, the outcast is most criticized.

One day,

an executive from Gangsu Foods gave us a direct order.

We were to give statements regarding...

how Baek Seung-gi took bribes from us regularly.

If we didn't comply,

our contracts would've all been severed.

And that's how I stabbed a knife in Mr. Baek's back...

just so that I could stay afloat.

Mr. Baek never once took a bribe from any of us.

In fact,

he fought for us

whenever our contracts were about to expire

saying how Gangsu shouldn't betray hard workers.

But...

But I...

All I looked out for was myself.

I'm sorry.

I'm truly sorry.

I...

couldn't be more ashamed of myself.

GENERAL MANAGER BAEK SEUNG-GI

GENERAL MANAGER BAEK SEUNG-GI

Mr. Baek took all the blame and left the company

after being stigmatized as a corrupt employee.

Who was it that gave the order?

Was it my father?

Did he tell you?

Yes.

Did he tell you everything you wanted to know?

Yes.

How did you find out?

I mean,

since when did you know about my father?

The same day you did.

From your brother?

Yes.

Then...

you probably heard him say that I've been using you.

That's right.

Why didn't you say anything then?

What if I really have been using you?

I know it's not true.

Even if

you had really been using me, it wouldn't have changed anything.

I only have

my father to blame.

Mon ami.

Watashino tomodachi.

Can I hug you just once...

as a friend?

Thank you.

Thank you for letting me hear

the truth about my father.

Jun, there's something you should know though.

This is only the beginning.

-Hey. -Are you out of your mind?

You're supposed to stop her, not support her.

Why is that?

What's so wrong about letting Jun hear what she wanted to know?

Open your eyes and look around you.

Your brother went red after hearing about Jun's father,

and even your dad told you to end things with her.

Exactly. Isn't it weird?

Doesn't it smell fishy?

-So what if it does? -I'll reveal what stinks.

No, you're supposed to cover it up.

Je-hun,

what's your dream?

What's with the sudden nonsense?

Let me rephrase that then.

What do you wish to achieve at Gangsu?

Do you like it here? Are you happy working for Gangsu?

No one's happy working at a company.

Why can't you?

Then tell me.

How should Gangsu Group change to make your time here happy?

Will you change it by singing and dancing again?

You must think that you managed to help

the cleaning staff and Mr. Jang all by yourself.

Don't get cocky.

It was only possible because you're Chairman Byun's son.

Exactly.

That's why I'm trying to change things

while I can still be my father's son.

-What? -Changing things for the better

will prove how my father has been wrong.

What on earth are you up to now?

Don't you wish to see my father admit his wrongdoing at least once?

I know I do.

Over here.

No, call again.

-Maybe I should wait-- -No, this is urgent.

Let me see that. Hurry.

Because we're scared of the higher-ups' pressure!

If our sales are bad, we get passed over for promotions.

And it only takes a moment for the company to sag us.

There's no sharing in our industry.

Don't you know that the strongest rules all?

If I don't, someone else will. That's the law of this world.

Being loyal to a company doesn't buy you anything.

Employees on a payroll

can be discarded at any time.

So what will your next move be?

RESUME

Let's see.

RESUME

Check if everything's correct. Especially the contact number.

Why do you need these anyway?

Don't tell me it's for something stupid.

You're making me nervous.

Don't be. It's actually for something good.

I'm sure Je-hun relayed the message.

-Yes, Dad. -And?

Have you ended it with that girl?

I'd like to ask you a question first.

Why did you throw an innocent man out

after framing him for something he didn't do?

Says who? Who says that Baek Seung-gi was innocent?

What did he do wrong then?

He pointed his blade at the company

with his foolish sense of justice.

A company isn't fueled by a sense of justice.

Its purpose is to make money.

And to make money, we need our employees.

I couldn't let one man shake the whole company.

You admit

that you chose money over everything else.

Sometimes one must be sacrificed to serve the greater good.

-For whose benefit? -The entire company.

-Not you as an individual? -The company and I are one and the same.

I see.

Anyway, I'd like to talk about the reward you promised.

The reward?

I hope you're not trying to wiggle your way out of it.

Remember how you said it after receiving the presidential award?

I haven't forgotten, so tell me what you want.

A house?

Or maybe a car?

These people also deserve credit for the award.

I want you to hire them as full-time employees of the Planning Department.

-Is that all? -Yes, that's all.

RESUME NAME: LEE TAE-GYEONG

RESUME NAME: AN MI-YEON

RESUME NAME: KIM GI-SEOB

I'll consider it done and be on my way then.

You didn't answer my question.

Have you ended things with that girl?

Jun and I are only friends.

Mon ami. Watashino tomodachi.

Don't worry too much.

Because of this girl,

Hyuk has lost his way and is crossing the line he shouldn't cross.

What are you talking about?

You should remove him from the company before he causes trouble again.

RESUME NAME: KIM GI-SEOB

Here's a tasty cup of Americano.

Thank you.

Your coffee is always good. It's better than a barista's.

It was your day off. Did you go anywhere?

About Kwon Je-hun...

What about him?

Is he seeing anyone?

I'm not sure.

Not that I know of. Why?

Well, last night,

my heel got stuck in a manhole cover on the street.

He appeared out of nowhere and pulled it out with his hands.

Did he?

That's odd.

He's not one to be that sweet with women.

Right?

I never saw him as someone that kind either,

so the whole interaction made me feel kind of funny.

He even once gave me the porridge he bought.

Porridge?

He gave it to you?

Could it be...

that he has feelings for me?

What do you think?

You must know since you've known him for a while.

How do you feel about him?

Your feelings matter too, you know.

What?

Well...

Must you be so straight-forward like that? You caught me off guard.

Well, you see...

Je-hun!

Didn't Hyuk come up here?

No, he didn't.

He's not even answering his phone.

Oh, dear.

Do you think he heard what I said?

He's never been one to catch on to these things.

Hi.

Excuse me.

Would you like to have this?

Sorry?

My friend, you're home.

At least get changed before going to sleep.

You'll catch a cold.

-Leave me alone. -Got it.

GANGSU FRIED CHICKEN

How much...

-did you mean it? -About what?

What you said to me earlier.

Why? Are you curious?

Then look forward to tomorrow morning. You're in for a surprise.

I'll be joining the Planning Department as of today.

My name is Kim Gi-seob. I hope we can work well together.

Did you get Hyuk to do this?

Do what? Did something happen?

Don't you know?

So Hyuk did this by himself?

What on earth did he do? I have no idea what you're saying.

The Planning Department has been turned upside down.

Why?

Jun!

Mr. Kim?

Hyuk had him transferred to the Planning Department.

He said he'll change how this company works.

I figured you'd know what he was talking about.

How should I know

when he barely knows what he's doing himself?

I, Byun Hyuk,

will take my name to heart and revolutionize everything.

And once again, see me take one step closer to your heart, Jun.

Subtitle translation by Hye-lim Park