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Congratulations on your promotion, Senior Director.

Congratulations, Senior Director!

Being a copywriter makes you feel special, doesn't it?

And working for an ad agency sounds cool, right?

How dare you come up with such nonsense?

You think anyone can write ad copies?

A person should do what they are good at, not what they like. Right?

Find another job. You don't have what it takes.

Were you crying?

Oh, boohoo, you cried, our little rookie.

For a woman to become a creative director at an ad agency,

she must shed enough tears in the restroom to fill five buckets.

What do I have to do to write good ad copies?

- I don't know.
- You do know.

Why are you getting upset at me?

If you have bones to pick, go pick them with the one who made you cry.

Write them until you get sick of it.

What kind of shortcut would there be for a rookie?

The best thing to do is write as much as possible.

Even if your boss gets sick of reading them, keep going until they can't say you're bad at writing copies anymore.

Don't run away and keep trying!

♫ Like a tender flower, you bloom ♫

♫ Tell me everything, all of your stories ♫

♫ Wake up, open the closed door, and take a step ♫

♫ Step out, jump into the world with both feet ♫

♫ Now I enter a whole new world ♫

♫ Flying into another sky, nothing is gonna stop my heart ♫

What? Did you bring me your letter of resignation?

No. These are the new ad copies I wrote.

Let's discuss whether or not I have what it takes after you read them.

We've got a psycho here.

Let's go. Dinner's on me.

Really? You'll have dinner with us?

Can we come, too?

Anyone in the Production Team who's free can come.

Let's go!

Before Creative Director... I mean, Senior Director changes her mind.

Okay, let's go!

Can I make a reservation?

What is she going to treat us with?

He should be on his way.

He has arrived.

Senior Director!

You're so predictable.

What is this?

How could you pass over me and...

Why are you raining on her parade?

I've been loyal to you for so many...

You!

Stop barking.

Wait.

Okay, everyone raise your glass.

Let's congratulate Senior Director Go Ah In on her promotion, cheers!

Congratulations!

- Good work.
- Good job.

Good work.

Creative Director Go, there's something I've always wanted to ask you.

What is it?

You were the only one to ever receive a perfect score on the employment exam. Right?

I heard about that, too.

How did you do it?

Oh, that...

Excuse me.

Are you saying I must write 100% identically to this?

Yes, voice, aim, and content.

How identical they are to those of the author determines your score.

You have five minutes left.

Are you giving up?

You hadn't written a single line until just now.

Isn't a single line enough?

So? What did you write?

"To be continued next week."

Whoa!

- Amazing.
- That's right.

That's 100% identical to what the author wants.

Wow, how did you think of that in such a short amount of time?

People might think you were the one who got promoted.

I'm glad.

Hope didn't turn out to be a delusion.

Congratulations.

Department Head Han.

Yes.

I'm the one who should thank you. Goodnight.

- Get home safe.
- Please take her safely.

It's a nice world.

I should enjoy it for as long as I can.

♫ To my love and one and all ♫

♫ A dazzling morning ♫

♫ I want to meet you in a dream ♫

♫ You're my everlasting dream ♫

♫ You and I in my dream ♫

Good evening, viewers.

Please welcome the Woman Leader of Our Time, VC Communications' first female executive,

Senior Director Go Ah In.

Welcome.

- Hello.
- Hello.

I heard you're from a poor family and a graduate of a university outside Seoul.

I'm not from a poor family. I didn't even have a family.

What do you mean by that?

I moved in with my aunt's family when I was seven years old

and grew up walking on eggshells.

You must be strong. Your past can't be easy to talk about.

It wasn't so bad.

Your aunt must have been a nice person.

No, she was the exact opposite.

But a meal shared with people, even if you feel unwelcome,

is more delicious and nutritious than a bowl of soggy ramen eaten by yourself.

Ma'am! Give us one more bottle of soju.

What should you do to become the best in advertising?

Ma'am! I said I want a bottle of soju.

Of course. It's coming.

- What are you doing?
- What?

The customer is asking for a bottle of soju.

- Are you here to watch TV?!
- Sorry.

You can work for an ad agency

and make advertisements without doing that, of course,

but you can't become the best in the industry.

I'll do that. I will tell her.

I have good news.

I know already.

Really? What is it?

I'm being summoned back to Korea, right?

To start working at the ad agency.

And my position will probably be... a senior director, no?

Did you talk to someone at the secretary's office?

- No!
- Then how did you know?

They've put out the red carpet to welcome me back.

It wouldn't look good if the chairman's daughter is the first female executive in the group, would it?

The media would have a field day.

But if we put someone from a humble background on the cover,

it would help improve the company's image

and make it easier for me to come to work. It's a win-win, right?

True. It's a very clever trick, and it's cold-hearted.

It's not cold-hearted. It's extremely warm-hearted.

If it weren't for me, this woman couldn't have become an executive.

You're very quick when it comes to stuff like this.

What about other stuff? What am I slow with?

Prep work, reviewing, keeping up with the classwork, and...?

Deputy Section Head Park, those are not my responsibilities.

Then, what is your responsibility?

Making decisions.

Things you do based on intuition.

Senior Director Choi, good work.

Thank you, sir.

You are meticulous at what you do. I think I can rely on you with big projects.

Just leave them to me.

Help out my Hanna when she comes to work.

Yes. You don't need to worry.

I'd like to have lunch with you if it wasn't for a prior engagement.

We can do it next time you're free, sir.

Okay. I'll see you again.

Yes, sir. I'll be waiting to hear from you again.

It'll be smooth sailing for you from now on.

Thanks. I owe it all... Just a moment.

Oh... What a killjoy.

Who is it?

The old man.

You made the decision without consulting me.

Is it right for someone in my position to learn about an executive promotion on the intranet?

The decision was made after communicating with the secretary's office.

And the decision came directly from the chairman.

I'm sure someone from the inside made the recommendation.

Why does that matter? It was always going to turn out this way.

All I wish for you is to enjoy your stay while it lasts, so I showed my utmost courtesy.

But if that made you feel uncomfortable, I apologize.

Please be more careful in the future.

Then, I'll be going.

How about a cup of tea in my office?

It's a little late, but congratulations on your promotion.

You were so busy with your interviews and stuff.

I owe it all to you.

I've heard that a lot from you, but this time, you sound sincere.

Because I am sincere this time.

You know the chairman's head secretary and I went to the same university, don't you?

I recommended you.

Now that you're an executive, you should work like one.

What do you mean by that?

CD Go, I mean, Senior Director Go,

your telecommunication company ideas, hand them over to Creative Director Kwon.

You're the Chief Creative Officer now.

Even if CD Kwon's team does it, it'll be in your portfolio.

So who cares who does it? Am I wrong?

The account is a little too big for Department Head Han.

You are right.

I'll tell him to hand them over.

I have high expectations for you.

Be a pioneer for others.

Thank you for everything.

You summoned us?

It's not anything big.

Transfer all the telecommunication company ideas onto this and give them back to me.

Oh, are we doing the telecommunication company ad campaign?

I knew it! Now that we have an executive as our immediate boss, we're advancing.

I'll be handing them over to Creative Director Kwon.

What? Why?

Why are we giving our precious baby to someone else?

Who told you to do that?

Go and tell Senior Director Go. Our ideas are...

It's Senior Director Go's order.

Give them to him.

If I do it, I can do a better job than Creative Director Kwon...

I know, but to our client, experience is just as important as talent.

EunJeong, put it together and hand them over.

But...

Take it.

It's just that I know how hard you worked on this...

People at the bottom like us do what the people above tell us to do.

Thank you, Eun Jeong.

- This wasn't so bad.
- What do you mean?

If you had taken it gladly, I would've felt a little hurt, but you hesitated.

You're crafty.

Let's grab a drink sometime.

The person who suggested is buying!

I'm so annoyed. I should move to another company or something.

What's this?

CD Go's team's ideas for the telecommunication company.

Let me call you back.

Is this a consolation prize?

How dare you take this and...

Yes. You can tell me over the phone.

I'll be right there.

Yes.

Sit down.

I hear you're thinking of moving to a new company.

You should be working for the NSA, not at an ad agency.

Ms. Kang Hanna is returning to Korea.

What?

You expect me to go to the airport and greet a celebrity now?

What are you talking about?

Isn't Kang Hanna that actress from that TV drama?

Oh, you...

You don't even know the name of the chairman's daughter?

She's coming to work here soon. You know what that means, don't you?

- Are you finished?
- Yes. We should get to the airport.

I'm finally going back to my motherland.

People might think you're fighting for independence.

I am fighting for independence!

An MBA is a requirement for acquiring my independence.

In order to get what I want,

I need independence.

Ma'am, here is the wine you requested.

Ms. Kang Hanna...

I'm sorry. Let me put the macadamia nuts in a dish.

Stop!

Why would you put them in a dish?

Well, for special guests, like company owners...

So, it's special treatment for conglomerate owners?

No, I mean... there was a big issue in the past with...

Aha! The nuts!

Thank you.

This is how you bait the trolls.

Stay tuned, sloppy attention-mongers, the queen is on her way.

It's been more than ten years but stewardesses are still having a hard time,

if you have less money than me, don't try to abuse your power.

No! Take it all down!

You almost caused the plane to redirect!

Reporters have Kang Hanna's social media account bookmarked.

It's my job to prevent problems before they arise.

And...

You should walk.

We developed all this technology to help make our lives comfortable, so why should I walk?

Walking is so disgusting.

You're not a child. Aren't you embarrassed that people might see you?

Not at all. Why should I care what others think? I do what I want.

Mr. Kim.

It's been a long time.

The one person whose opinion she cares about is here.

Oh! What brings the head secretary all the way to the airport?

I had to come of course.

Does this mean you're on my side now?

I'm on the chairman's side.

I knew it. You've got a good sense of insurance.

Of all the subsidiary companies, you could head the insurance company in the future!

Is that a proposal?

Of course not!

I wouldn't dare.

I'm not greedy. Goodbye.

You're not greedy?

Yeah, right.

Where to, sir?

The ad agency.

Hello, I'm Jeong Su Jeong, your secretary.

It's nice to meet you.

Okay.

Let me know if you need anything.

Your promotion is just the beginning!

If you become CEO, you get another point.

You now have the four conditions men like.

Congratulations.

I'm Kim Tae Wan, the head secretary at headquarters.

These are from the chairman.

The chairman?

Normally, he doesn't send gifts to anyone promoted below the president level.

But you're a very special case.

I'll try my best not to disappoint him.

I'm glad to hear that.

Excuse me?

Yes, sir. I'm with her. I will.

It's the chairman.

Hello, sir.

Senior Director Go, congratulations.

I will do my best so I do not burden you in any way.

You are now the face of my group.

"A girl crush for the woman who broke the glass ceiling.

The company that focuses on talent, and not education level.

The essence of the company's brand image as a women-friendly group.

You're an expert in this industry, so you must understand, right?"

Yes, sir. I won't forget what you said.

"Pay attention to every detail, from your makeup to your outfits,

as if you are the model of my company and not just a senior director."

The model?

Yes, I won't forget.

"Good. Just accept it all.

I have high hopes for you. Goodbye."

Isn't this going a little overboard with compliments? It's not like Mr. Kim.

Why did you come straight here instead of going home or meeting your friends?

When do I start? Tomorrow? The day after?

Hey, you need to take it slow.

Slow? Why?

Just sit tight until I get things sorted out.

What is there to sort out?

Oh, since I'm here anyway, have you made your decision?

It looks like Senior Director Choi hasn't told you yet.

What are you talking about?

Will you be taking a university professor position or a small ad agency's CEO position?

Oh... Senior Director Choi. He never wraps things up.

Why should I tell her that?

The line of command should be strict in a company.

Just give it to her straight. Don't beat around the bush.

It shouldn't come from another senior director.

You're like the chairman's proxy,

so if it comes from your mouth, she won't have any choice but to accept.

Oh, but I can't handle it when women cry.

- I'm actually worse at it than you.
- No, you're not.

It's because I have a daughter.

An executive position is always temporary.

Exactly one year is your term, so think it over and let me know.

Whichever you choose from the two, I will make it happen.

But I just talked to the chairman and...

Oh, I'm disappointed.

You're more naive than I had expected.

What do you mean by...

Just accept it all.

Good. Just accept it all.

"I have high hopes for you."

I have high hopes for you.

I have high hopes for you.

Just accept it all.

Department Head, I mean, Creative Director Han.

What's with you?

I'm not a creative director yet. What is it?

Should I send this to the client as it is?

Senior Director Go was in charge of this when she was a creative director,

so I'll check with her first.

Oh, yes. See you when you return.

You look happy these days.

- Oh, yes. I'll keep working hard.
- Okay.

Yes, I think she's on her way there.

Okay.

She's coming here?

3, 2,

1, ding.

Oh, Ms. Chief of Production, welcome.

Creative Director Kwon, give us some privacy.

Just tell me.

I'm sure it's about work.

I'm all ears, Senior Director.

Is it true?

Is what true?

Is it true?

You need to spell it out.

I didn't know you could beat around the bush, too.

People make mistakes when they lose their temper.

Let's talk after you regain your composure.

In about... one year, you'll be calm, won't you?

One year would be perfect!

Do you think you won?

No.

I never fought with you.

You're the one who had an imaginary fight with me.

You got the executive position you dreamed of. What more do you want?

You know better than anyone that you don't qualify to be an executive.

Why are you so greedy?

Don't try to climb up to where others are.

If you do, it will only bring you misery and pain.

Please look after me for the next year.

I will use the idea you gave me

for the telecommunication company ad campaign and do a good job.

Vehicle 1008, pull over.

Vehicle 1008, pull over ahead.

It's a nice world. I should enjoy it for as long as I can.

You are the owner of vehicle 1008, right?

You ran a red light, so we followed you.

Ma'am, are you okay?

Are you looking for something?

Where is it? Where is it?

Are you all right? Should I call 911?

Mom, you're not leaving me, are you?

Your mother took my brother away and now you're trying to outdo my real daughter.

I won't run away.

I won't run away.

I won't run away.

I won't run.

You're still here?

I thought you might want to hear this.

What is it?

It's about Senior Director Go Ah In.

I recommended you.

I have high expectations for you. Be a pioneer for others.

You're more naive than I had expected.

Exactly one year... is your term.

- Just accept it all.
- Just accept it all.

- I have high hopes for you.
- I have high hopes for you.

Don't try to climb up to where others are.

If you do, it will only bring you misery and pain.

♫ Even if I stretch out my hand ♫

♫ A place that can't be reached ♫

♫ There is far away, a shining light ♫

♫ Grab me with both hands ♫

♫ I might lose you as you get farther away ♫

♫ You, you are at the end of this road ♫

♫ An unknown somewhere far away ♫

♫ Oh, I'll protect you somehow ♫

♫ Don't lose the most important thing ♫

♫ Stay there ♫

Everyone must be hoping for me to run away.

Oh, really?

- Today, I heard they were having...
- Really?

Department Head Han.

If it's personal, I'm not interested. If it's about work, I'm interested.

Which is it?

I hear it's only for one year.

They promoted her to use her as the face of the company.

To use her to show that VC Group is woman-friendly.

I knew it. I thought maybe Senior Director Choi had lost his mind.

Senior Director Choi?

- What are they talking about?
- I thought it was actually something good.

- What was?
- If I also worked hard,

I thought I could also become an executive.

- You can't.
- Why not?

They have to choose someone with a nice face.

Hey, seriously.

What are they saying?

I think so, too.

Finish your coffee and come back. I'll see you later.

Is the senior director in?

Yes.

You heard?

What? Do you have something to say to me, too?

You think you made a mistake by siding with me?

You regret it, don't you? Thinking I'm finished here, no?

What?

Do you want to go to Senior Director Choi, get down on your knees, and kiss his ass?

You did a good job bandaging your hand.

It's not easy to tend to your own wounds.

You're amazing.

It couldn't have been easy for you to come in today.

I'll go and talk to him.

There's a limit.

There's something called a line.

Don't.

At companies, when someone wins, someone else loses. I know that.

- I'm not a child. But still, this is...
- Don't do it.

I'm going to go see Senior Director Choi...

and also cross the line myself.

I said, don't do it!

If you get involved, you'll only make me look like a joke. Don't you know?

When it rains, I have to get wet.

You may leave.

How can you eat that at a time like this?

It's good.

You should be having wine and premium beef and gathering up your strength, not...

For now, this is perfect for me.

How can you say such a thing?

You're the CCO, so you must have a company credit card with a high limit.

And your salary must be even higher.

It's because I keep forgetting.

About what kind of person I am and where I'm from.

Put it behind you.

And don't go against Senior Director Choi.

Of all my subordinates, you are the most talented, and you hold the highest position.

And being a university professor or the CEO of a small ad agency isn't such a bad thing.

Just be the chief of production for a year. That's a big enough success.

Big enough...

Is that because of my poor background?

Don't twist my words.

Do you think I lived like this just to give up after ending up here?

Do you think I don't know what people call me behind my back? A nutcase who only cares about her career and money?

How dare others decide my limits?

What right does Senior Director Choi have to decide my future?

Ah In, you can't beat Senior Director Choi inside the company.

If you go up against him, you'll end up like me! You saw it yourself.

You saw what happened to me when he and I became enemies!

You don't have a lot of stuff to pack.

Hey! How can you all be so heartless?

Now that he's leaving, you don't care about him anymore?

You should help him pack.

Now that you lost your job, they're turning their backs on you.

Since we began working here together, I should be more considerate. Would you like my help?

Get lost.

Jeong Seok, working in advertising

isn't really a lifetime gig, is it?

Isn't it great? You can spend time with your family

and catch up on reading at home.

I wish I could take time off like you, too.

I'm jealous.

You piece of trash!

Hey, Choi Chang Soo! What you did to me...

Let go! Let go!

Let go!

Choi Chang Soo,

you bastard! This isn't over! This isn't!

This isn't over? It pretty much looks like it is.

What are you waiting for?

Clear that useless thing out of this building.

Hey, useless? Useless thing?

I'm useless?

Let go of me.

Do you know when people become the most docile?

I'm not sure. When they have lost?

You're right. Only then can you survive.

Running away is embarrassing,

but it's a necessity for survival.

But there are those who become even more vicious when they lose.

And they were the ones who made history.

That's what I'm going to do. Make history.

Go to Human Resources and bring me the Creative Teams' personnel files.

What? Personnel files?

And a copy of the company bylaws.

Yes, ma'am...

What is it?

Senior Director Go wants me to bring her Production Team's personnel files.

Give them to her.

And the company bylaws, too...

Bylaws?

Give them to her.

Yes, sir.

Now that she's a senior director, she needs to promote her people.

I'll let her have that much.

If you have to go up against him, use the power Choi Chang Soo gave you to do it.

What power?

The same power he used against me.

The ultimate power an executive possesses.

That's the only way.

Department Head Han, come to my office.

Yes.

Eun Jeong, do you have a minute?

Yes.

While I talk to Senior Director Go, keep her secretary busy.

What for?

The walls have ears. I'm trying to plug those ears.

Hello.

We never said hello. I'm Cho Eun Jeong, a copywriter.

- Oh...
- Yes.

- Hello.
- My name is Jeong Su Jeong.

- Department Head Han.
- Yes.

The rain has stopped.

Let's cross the line.

Don't go home after work. Wait for me. There's someone I have to meet.

I hope we can work well together in the future.

This champagne is from the chairman.

Senior Director Go has changed.

Her stance isn't like it used to be.

I'm not sure if we're worthy of this.

Whatever the unresolved feelings may be, let's put them all behind us.

So neat.

Ah In, isn't it nice to be friendly?

So true.

This is how you should socialize.

I hope you can start fresh at work, starting tomorrow.

As long as you do well, we can do that.

I'll get going first then.

Wow, she's changed.

Hey, let's get another drink at someplace nice.

Shall we, the next Chief Creative Officer?

Just a second.

Hi, Director Jang.

Yes, Creative Director Kwon.

Okay. I'll be right there.

Hello, Creative Director Kwon.

- Have a drink!
- He's here!

- Why didn't you answer your phone?
- Sorry, sorry.

Let me make you a drink.

On days like this, we need Director Jang!

I'm going to drink a lot.

- Okay, are you ready?
- Yes.

Okay, we'll go around and say the name of the person we love.

- All together.
- Three, two, one.

Ring.

Creative Director Kwon, I love you!

So, how much will it be?

It's a little more than usual.

Here.

Cheer up.

How much longer must I keep this up?

Hello, sir. Right now?

So, you can process it right away. Right?

If that's what you want, I have no other choice.

I wonder if they finally realize who the chief of production is.

What? Is our client complaining again?

You haven't checked the intranet yet?

Why? What is it this time?

What the heck is this?

Hey, what is this?

Go Ah In, you crazy bitch...

What?

I didn't sign off on that! Let me find out.

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I hope you can start fresh at work, starting tomorrow.

Words aren't enough. We need to act.

Does Senior Director Choi know?

Let's go!

They should be here by now.

♫ Since I was left alone in the dark ♫

♫ So close to you when I fall asleep ♫

♫ I have the pain of soul to feel alive ♫

I'm the Chief Creative Officer, why should I care what the Creative Directors think?

This is beyond common sense.

My job is to fight the stereotypes of common sense.

Isn't it customary?

Should I fire you in the customary way you like, then?

Could you succeed in this tough world in your right mind?

You need to act on instinct, that's what a real businessman does.

Do they say it's cruel when a lion preys on a deer?

Even if it's now, please stop.

We can announce a decision to dismiss an executive director.

Please call the executive meeting.

If you step down on your own, of course I'd be thankful.

The decision has been approved by the chairman.