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[Cinderella at 2AM]

[Episode 1]

Yes, I understand.

I will break up with Ju Won.

My boyfriend, who I've been with for one and a half years,

was the youngest son of my company's largest shareholder.

I'm glad we're on the same page.

I guess that's how they pay these days.

[Jeong Seo Bank, 1251-61-143539, Ha Yun Seo]

Thank you.

Honestly, I was concerned there would be raised voices.

Thank goodness we speak the same language, Ha Yun Seo.

Don't mention it. Thank you for treating me to dinner at such a nice place,

and waiting until we were done eating to bring it up.

So when can you break up with him?

- I may need a little time for that. - Why?

We've been so good together until now.

If I break up with him all of a sudden, what would Ju Won think?

He's already been in distress after I found out that he's your son.

If I break up with him now?

He'll find out that you visited me, which will put you on the spot.

So?

How do you want to handle this?

I'll make him get sick of me slowly, on his own.

It looks better if we break up because of our differences.

It'll also help Ju Won have fewer regrets.

I'll end it within two months.

Yun Seo, you seem so honest.

Let me ask you an honest question as well.

Did you really...

not know he was my son?

Did you ever...

have feelings for my Ju Won?

Team Leader.

♫ Fade in you ♫

Team Leader Ha Yun Seo, are you headed home right now?

Are you headed home right now?

♫ It's like a fog ♫

♫ If I try to reach you, catch you, it might go away ♫

♫ I just let the color wash over me like this ♫

I liked...

Ju Won very much.

But if our differences are this big,

I don't think I can handle it.

Please don't worry. I know my place.

I wouldn't refuse your money because of my pride.

Within two months,

I will completely break up with Ju Won.

Midnight.

What was on Cinderella's mind when the spell went away?

At first, it must have felt surreal to go to the ball.

She probably lost sleep, excited about meeting the prince.

But how about after 2 a.m.?

Was she still excited?

I don't want to be in a relationship that claws at my pride and hurts my feelings.

Goodbye, Seo Ju Won.

[Cinderella at 2AM]

[Yi Rae]

What? You're breaking up with him?

Hey.

Are you and Seo Ju Won going to split up like these chopsticks?

Yes. That's my plan.

So you and Seo Ju Won are going to be sliced

like this piece of tofu?

That's what I said many times, Uncle.

I just can't believe it! You've been so good together until now!

So why do you want to break up all of a sudden?

Ju Won is AL Group's youngest.

I know he's the youngest on your team. I'm sure everyone loves him for it.

No. My company. AL Group.

He's the son of our chairwoman.

- A third-generation chaebol* heir. - What? [Mega-conglomerate]

The youngest son of a chaebol family? Since when?

Since he was born, I guess?

No, I mean, when did you find out?

About a month ago?

I never could have imagined

that he was the Chairwoman's son. [2 years ago]

Hello! I'm the new employee, Seo Ju Won. Looking forward to working with you.

Okay! Looking forward to working with you, too!

Everyone applaud!

Sit over there. Sit, sit.

Wow! You're so handsome!

You look like me when I was younger.

I heard chaebols were a meritocracy these days, but no one on my team

imagined that our youngest would be the son of the Chairwoman.

I still didn't know while we were dating.

Since he started the relationship under false pretenses,

Ju Won probably missed the timing to tell me.

I don't want to say bye.

Should I take you home?

No.

It's okay. You must be tired.

You always take me home.

Why don't you let me do the same?

Well...

When I think about it,

I could have figured it out.

- Ta-da! - What is this?

I thought it might look good on you.

You did.

- You thought this might look good on me. - Yes.

I look even better returning it.

Let's go return it.

- R-Return? Why? - Give me the bag.

- No. - Where's the receipt?

- I don't have it. - When he gave me an expensive bag for our 1-year anniversary,

I should have known.

His family is so rich that a bag like that is no problem.

But I didn't know then.

- Then last month... - Yes.

[One month ago]

Okay.

Come up with me.

I have some whisky in my office that I got as a gift. Let's have a drink.

[AL Card Vice Chairman Seo Si Won's guts]

[Who is Vice Chairman Seo Si Won?]

[Innovative Adventurer]

With the Vice Chairman? Why?

It's okay.

Let's not get together at work, Hyung.

Hyung?

What's on your suit? So clumsy for a Vice Chairman.

Who's calling who clumsy?

Don't you remember I used to carry around tissues for your runny nose when you were little?

Should we ask our mom?

The Chairwoman is busy. You're just an employee.

What is this situation?

If the Chairwoman's son is the Vice Chairman,

and if the Vice Chairman's brother is Seo Ju Won?

Anyway, come upstairs if you change your mind. Bye.

Hey, hey!

Seo Ju Won!

Wait, I-I...

How long have you been there?

For real?

You're from a rich family?

Honey, that's not...

Why didn't you tell me?

And all this time...

you let me pay for meals?

What?

That's what you're upset about?

Daebak. So...

the Seo Ju Won who used to drink makgeolli

with you over here is AL Group's youngest?

This phone. This card.

The youngest son of the chaebol family that makes credit cards?

Wait, so if you found out a month ago and have been fine,

why did you decide to break up with him today?

Boss!

Hey, they're calling for the boss. Go.

You go, Uncle. An employee should move fast. Now!

I want to keep listening to Yun Seo!

So? Why did you decide to break up with him today?

I can't imagine his mother handing you a cash envelope like in dramas.

Yes. She handed me a piece of paper for my account number.

What? That's how they do it these days?

- So? Did you write it down? - Yes, I did.

- For real? - For real.

- What? - What?

I mean, are you the type to take money from your boyfriend's mother?

What's your actual reason?

I want to help with Ji Seok's tuition.

Who do you think you're fooling?

In college, you worked part-time to pay your tuition without buying a cup of coffee.

After you got a job, you saved up for five years, not buying clothes, living in squalor.

You think I don't know you already have Ji Seok's tuition?

Why did you take the money?

I thought the money would make the breakup easier.

And I'm telling you because I'm afraid I won't be able to break up

with him after taking the money.

Every time you quit smoking, you tell me.

Because telling everyone is a way to keep a promise,

while being aware of people watching you.

That's why I'm telling you.

It's a promise I have to keep by all means.

You have to keep seeing him even after the breakup.

What will you do?

She said not to worry about that.

If I break up with him, she'll transfer him abroad.

That might be a better opportunity for Ju Won, anyway.

I don't have an appetite. I'll see you later.

Next time I'm here, I'll be single. Make a lot of makgeolli for me.

Bye.

Hey, Yun Seo...

Bye.

Ha Yun Seo.

What is she going to do?

[Seo Ju Won]

The person you are calling is not available...

Isn't it strange?

It is.

Really?

Where?

Everything.

That can't be.

The best master tailor in Korea used the best fabric

to create a one-of-a-kind custom suit for my body.

How could the combo of this look and my body be strange?

Were we talking about you?

What were you talking about?

Me? Yun Seo.

Yun Seo isn't answering my phone calls.

Talking about Yun Seo again? Stop it.

She probably has days when she doesn't want to talk. Just look at me.

My wife and I only check if the other one's alive.

Good for you. Hey, be good to her.

Not contacting her is to be good to her.

She has no interest in me, either.

You don't get it, but sometimes a marriage is about business, family to family.

She's alone in Paris. Aren't you worried about her?

That's why I check up on her on social media occasionally.

I keep up with her daily routine.

Lee Mi Jin.

[_mj_jinlee]

Are you allowed to use social media?

Weren't you banned after your crying selfie drove everyone berserk?

[#Early morning emotions, #Sometimes I cry...]

[Permanently banned from SNS]

Hey. That was a long time ago.

Also, I only use this account to lurk.

But speaking of,

the secretaries forbade me from using social media, but they let my wife do it.

Look at this.

She constantly posts her food and outfits, but they do nothing.

I think it's because everything she eats, wears, and posts leads to higher sales.

What do you think?

Who am I talking to right now?

Come on, man.

Anyway, I'm trying on the next one.

I know it'll look good, but...

Look at me.

I'm tired. See you later.

[Ha Yun Seo]

Break up within two months.

No matter what.

Make him get sick of me slowly, on his own. Yes.

But how?

Team Leader, how was your weekend?

I missed you.

Me, too.

I'll go on ahead.

This isn't it.

How can I make him get sick of me?

How to lose a boyfriend.

Borrow money?

"There is no worse lover than one who borrows money from you.

Start with a small amount first, then..."

Ju Won.

Could I...

borrow some money?

How much?

How much can you lend me?

Just tell me how much.

With all due respect, I'm a chaebol.

I mean, would money be a big deal to a chaebol?

Or...

"Show him your rough side"?

Look at this f***er.

F***!

Son of a bitch, you're dead to me.

Honey, what's wrong? Just let it go.

Hold onto your seat belt.

Wait, slow down!

Honey...

That's too out of left field.

Is there anything better?

Have a permanent frown on your face.

Looking like this all day is definitely unlikable.

This is my default face from now on.

- Good morning. - Hello.

Aigoo, that looks so heavy!

This is for you, Deputy.

- This is for you, Sunbaenim. - Thank you!

I could have done it. Why did you do it?

You told me to go to the first floor, get coffee, and pick up packages.

Too hot!

Ju Won...

I told you to use two sleeves. It's hot.

You are so slow at learning the ropes. This is AL Group!

If you struggled to get hired, you should be working hard.

If you can't even do basic things right, how will you get to the next level?

You'll get the hang of it.

Daebak! Isn't this so cute?

It's a stone, but you take care of it like it's a pet.

I got these for my blood circulation.

My friend's company has massage chairs on every floor.

But we don't have it here.

I'll let these help with my blood circulation.

Blood circulation...

I'll refrain from ordering packages to work from now on.

She's acting strange today.

You saw, right? Ha Yun Seo's face just...

He's our hoobae.

Is it so wrong to give him some advice on adulting?

Ha Yun Seo is my age.

But she's the team leader, and I'm a deputy.

She probably doesn't think I have the right.

That's a leap, but she seems to be in a bad mood.

I had way fewer packages than I usually do.

But she was totally staring at me.

I was so uncomfortable I almost quit my job.

Let's go. If we're gone too long, she'll give us another stink eye.

Let's go.

Anyway, aren't our company benefits suck?

The employees' lounge has nothing but green tea.

Other companies have Lev-Daaz or some expensive ice cream these days.

Anyway, the higher-ups only care about themselves.

Isn't that right?

Yes, well...

- We were just replenishing the green tea. - Okay.

At the risk of being a fuddy-duddy boss.

I can't accept this.

- Honey. - Yeah.

Right. Let's do it outside of work.

I'll pick a fight with everything.

Hold on. Let me order some coffee.

I'm hungry.

Should we go eat, then? What are you craving?

- I don't know. - Huh?

I said I don't know.

You don't know?

You normally...

Let's go with pasta today.

Kalguksu.* (Korean knife-cut noodles)

Let's hit all the bakeries today.

You're usually a bossy lady about this.

- Should we get some pasta? - I feel queasy.

- How about spicy kalguksu? - That place is too spicy.

Right. I thought you liked spicy.

Not today.

Right. Not today. Then...

I don't want it.

I haven't even said it.

Then what about...

a drink?

No. I said I wanted to eat.

This is so annoying.

I feel so awkward trying to put on an act.

Let's get out of here.

What? Get out where? We need to make a decision.

What?

Go where?

- Let's go. - Come on...

- Enjoy. - Thank you.

See?

You always like this place. I knew you'd like it.

I didn't really want to come here today.

Well, we're here, so I'll eat it.

By the way, is something going on?

You've been acting a bit strange since yesterday.

Did Ji Seok...

What about Ji Seok?

Are you asking if Ji Seok got in trouble again?

No, not that-

What do you mean? You think all he does is get in trouble?

Why are you treating my brother like a bad kid?

I'm sorry. I'm sorry I assumed things about Ji Seok.

But...

why do I feel like you're trying to make me mad on purpose?

What did I do?

I'm going to the restroom.

Be the worst.

Make him get sick of me slowly, on his own.

I thought it would be better for both of us if

Ju Won gets tired of me and leaves first.

Get mad, act distant, as if I'm losing interest,

then tell him that I have someone else.

He'd be hurt, but he'd want to break up.

That was my plan.

Why doesn't he even know how to get mad?

It looks like your girlfriend is upset.

Did you do something bad?

I don't know.

She's scary when she's mad. You're scared, too, right?

Rather than being scared,

I think that even looks cute.

Aigoo.

Ju Won...

How do I break up with you?

Ha Yun Seo!

- Are you alone? - Yes.

- I came alone. - I mean, are you single?

You said you'd be single next time you were here.

I knew it.

You think it's easy to break up?

If everyone did what they said,

I would've quit smoking by now.

Hey, Yun Seo is here. Good.

Taste the new makgeolli I just made.

It's organic and made from 20 different grains.

Uncle, I'm not drinking for a while.

Why not? You've tested our makgeolli for the last ten years.

That's right! Even when a breakup is imminent, do your job.

- Right. - Go inside.

I'll make you something delicious.

Uncle, where's the alcohol?

All the way inside.

Hey. She said she was breaking up with him last time.

Did they actually break up? Should we be giving her alcohol?

Yes. She needs to get drunk.

If not, she'll just pile it up inside and not let it out.

It drives me crazy to watch her.

- How many barrels did you make? - Twenty.

Let her drink all of it tonight.

You offered, and she took it?

Yes.

Ha Yun Seo took the money?

That seems out of character.

It's for the best. It's clean.

Unlike someone else.

Are you and your wife doing well?

Of course. We talked for a while on my way here.

She had beef bourguignon today and said it was a downer.

She didn't even finish half of it.

See?

You went through a hard time back then, but you get along fine now.

There will come a day when Ju Won thanks me for it.

But Ha Yun Seo...

She's polite in her words and manners.

But when I listen to what she's saying,

she's ruthless.

I really don't know if she dated Ju Won for the money.

Why? Are you mad about it?

As you said, it's a clean cut, Mother.

She's piercing a nail through Ju Won's heart, too.

Anyway,

Ha Yun Seo took the money?

That's a plot twist.

Just go see the Chairwoman again.

Return her money. Cinderella? Do it!

Hey. Cinderella?

You think that's me?

A Cinderella who marries a prince? That doesn't exist in real life.

Only in fairytales.

So? You're really going to break up with Ju Won?

- I have to. - You can't.

You like him this much. How can you?

No. I totally can break up with him.

I am Ha Yun Seo, the ferocious.

You want me to show you how I cut people off?

- Show me! - I'll show you.

What?

[It's hopeless... break...]

What are you doing? Send drunk texts?

That's the worst way to break up. Don't!

Give it back!

I'm already the worst. I even took the money!

Doing this slowly for two months.

I can't hurt him like this every day.

I'd rather hurt him a lot all at once.

For each other.

Hey!

Hey, Ha Yun Seo!

- Wake up! - Ju Won...

I'm sorry.

Oh, perfect.

Ha Yun Seo, wake up!

Wake up!

Are you feeling okay?

Why did you drink so much? What's going on?

Did you get into a fight with that blubbering weakling?

How dare you talk like that to an adult?

It's all for you, Noona.

I told you I don't like that weakling.

The way he dresses is so shabby. He looks totally poor.

[Seo Ju Won, the youngest son of the leading chaebol family in Korea!]

You got it just right.

Of course!

Only a man can truly evaluate another man.

He'll make you suffer. Money is so important.

Love isn't everything these days.

Is that the weakling texting you this morning?

Team Leader, what are you talking about?

What?

It's hopeless... break...

[Seo Ju Won]

What are you doing? Send drunk texts?

That's the worst way to break up.

- Don't! - Give it back!

What is this?

It's hopeless... break...

I must be crazy! Why did I text the group chat?

What's wrong with you this morning? You're scaring me!

You don't need to know.

I tried to break up with him by text?

Was I that big of a jerk?

And on a group chat, too?

[Call]

And what is this?

What did we talk about for over a minute?

I don't remember anything.

- Excuse me. - Going up.

What are you doing over there?

Well...

We talked on the phone for a minute and 10 seconds last night.

I can't remember what we talked about.

Nothing much.

I saw your message on the group chat and called you, wondering what you meant.

We said good night, then hung up.

Who were you drinking so much with last night?

With Yi Rae.

Also, the message I wrote in the group chat...

- Team Leader! - Hello.

- Good morning. - Hello.

Oh, Team Leader. Why did you ignore my message?

What?

What were you trying to say in the group chat last night?

Well...

I was drunk and made a mistake.

Aigoo, it was a drunk text.

Let me see.

This one.

"It's hopeless."

"Break..."

Whose hair* was so bad? (In Korean, "break" sounds like "hair")

What?

Hey, don't ask. You already know the answer.

I got this haircut at a barbershop in Gangnam!

She was definitely talking about Ju Won.

Ju Won, are you still getting the same 8,000 won haircut you did in high school?

You don't get why people spend money on haircuts, huh?

Your hair doesn't have a soul.

Soul...

Team Leader. "It's hopeless... break..." You meant Deputy Bae, right?

It was Ju Won, right? Or, Ye Yeong since she has flakes all over her dirty hair.

Tell us now! Why send a text like that and make us uneasy?

Who's hopeless? Who?

It was me!

My hair is hopeless.

So you knew.

I couldn't bring myself to say it.

We should all learn from her self-awareness.

Ms. Leah at the hair salon across the street is amazing.

You want to go there?

If you tell her I referred you, we both get 20% off.

Should I make an appointment for tonight?

Yes, make sure you go.

Yay, 20%!

- Ms. Leah! - Yes.

- Please wait. - Okay.

What am I doing here right now?

Does Ju Won really buy this?

[Hair and Make-up]

Team Leader, I'm working on the press release for tomorrow.

Could you send the proposed schedule file one more time?

[Call recording]

What?

That was yesterday.

Nothing much. We said good night, then hung up.

[Call recording]

Hi, Ju Won.

I don't think you meant to text that to the group.

Ju Won, we should stop seeing each other.

What?

Let's break up.

Let's talk in person. Where are you?

No. Don't come.

Even if you come, nothing will change.

We're going to break up.

I ordered you a cup of hot tea.

After having that conversation last night,

why did you act like nothing happened?

I wanted to pretend like I didn't hear it.

Ju Won...

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

You met my mother, didn't you?

What are you talking about?

I heard everything.

- Did you just see Mother? - Yes.

It's late.

Hyung.

Yun Seo is acting strange.

- Really? - She won't pick up my calls.

Her texts are one or two words.

Do you think I did something wrong?

Never mind.

I'll go inside.

Ju Won.

Yun Seo...

had dinner with Mother.

Let me try to convince my mother.

That's not going to solve anything.

If you already heard from your brother, this will be quick.

Let's break up.

Let's break up, Ju Won.

First, let me apologize.

It was unpleasant, right?

It's not because of the Chairwoman.

Fine.

It's true I decided to break up after meeting with the Chairwoman.

But...

ever since I found out who you are,

I thought it might come to this eventually.

And it's now.

You thought about...

breaking up with me?

You told me that you wanted to marry me and be together for a long time.

That was-

That was before I knew who Seo Ju Won was, exactly.

Once, that was the future I dreamt of.

He was the first person I liked with all my heart.

Can we ignore our backgrounds?

Can you just see me as me?

Have you ever skipped a meal

because you couldn't afford the school lunch?

You've never worked part-time to pay tuition.

You've never worried about getting a job.

We're too different.

The Chairwoman didn't do anything wrong.

Nothing good comes out of two people who are too different

staying together.

A knight in shining armor?

I'm turning him down.

I don't want to be in a world I'm not meant for and end up unhappy.

Stop it.

Why?

- You don't want to hear it? - It's not that.

I'm fine. I'm fine, but...

why do you keep making yourself unhappy?

You're the one who's struggling the most saying it.

I'm sorry to put you in this situation. But could you reconsider-

No.

I've told you my decision.

Let's not do this.

Yun Seo.

Wait.

Let's talk a little more.

Is that all the Vice Chairman told you?

That I met with the Chairwoman?

I took money from her.

You know...

that I like money.

So...

take care, Seo Ju Won.

♫ One less spark, clouds in your eyes ♫

♫ Don't go alone ♫

♫ The time won't let us go, I know ♫

When Cinderella's spell is lifted at midnight,

she doesn't pick up her slipper.

She disappears from the prince's sight.

Did she mean to leave a clear trace of herself?

No.

She would rather die than let him see her plain self.

♫ I just let the color wash over me like this ♫

I didn't want to leave a trace.

I wanted to disappear like a cool girl.

♫ Hold on tight, alone without you ♫

Our youngest employee suddenly takes time off?

In my day, that was unimaginable.

I know, right? A whole week, too.

What's going on with Ju Won?

I don't know. Let's start the meeting.

For some, showing the sadness of a breakup is a luxury.

As for this app for an individual,

to provide service between the consumers and businesses...

The consumer...

The days take over me.

How's Ji Seok doing at school?

♫ Shining on me ♫

The things I must be responsible for are waiting for me everywhere.

You guys can head home.

Is it okay if we go home first?

I know! See you tomorrow.

Good night.

♫ Every woman will go through ♫

♫ Shining blue ♫

♫ Shining blue ♫

[Employee Seo Ju Won]

♫ When I look ♫

Even if I'm not okay, I must endure.

This is the ordinary life I chose instead of love.

♫ To me ♫

Yeah, what's up?

What do you mean? I'm worried about you.

Are you okay?

- I'm- - No, you're not.

So?

When will Seo Ju Won be back from vacation?

- Tomorrow, probably. - Maybe...

he got transferred abroad.

I don't know.

What's wrong? Does your heart hurt thinking he left without saying goodbye?

What? I just tripped a little.

Bye. I need to work.

- Deputy, are you all right? - Ju Won.

I'm okay.

Are you hurt?

I'm okay.

I said I'm okay-

I'm okay...

Wait here for a second.

I said I'm okay-

♫ I like the warmth ♫

♫ Know where the stars shine ♫

Deputy.

♫ You laugh at my boring jokes ♫

♫ Just seeing your face gives me strength ♫

♫ If you were like ♫

I will...

Yes...

♫ Then try to see ♫

Where did you find something so cute?

I'm glad you think it's cute.

The only store open was a stationery store.

And I think you got a scratch on your ankle.

♫ Ain't no pressure anyway ♫

Would it be too much if I put it on for you?

It would be.

♫ Catching my eyes ♫

♫ You listen to the stories that happen around me ♫

We ended up as wounds for each other.

But someday, this wound will heal, too.

My reflexology shoes hurt so much.

Let's go have some green tea.

Wait!

What?

It's here!

It's here!

Looks so good!

What is all this?

Ice cream!

What is this? Daebak!

Green tea flavor!

Team Leader! There's a fridge full of ice cream.

Plus a coffee machine and a massage chair!

Team Leader! Big news!

Check the company message board right now.

What's going on?

Hurry up! Look at this!

[Personnel Appointment Notice]

[Seo Ju Won - AL Card Director]

Team Leader! Big news!

Check the company message board right now.

What's going on?

Hurry up! Look at this!

[Personnel Appointment Notice]

[Seo Ju Won - AL Card Director]

Thank you.

Okay, then.

They wanted to transfer me abroad,

but I convinced them to have me stay. That's why I'm late.

If you want to break up with me, that's your right.

But...

it's up to me to chase after you.

From now on,

I'll cling to you.

I'm going to be as pathetic as I can be.

Take pity on me, Yun Seo.

♫ The more I get to know ya, can't tell the feelings I feel ♫

♫ Sometimes it doesn't feel so right ♫

♫ It must be one of us, one of us, making two of us, two of us ♫

♫ Feel good, same unusual feeling ♫

♫ It's too complicated to say, I want to know what you think ♫

♫ Do you feel just like I do? ♫

♫ So why are you looking at me like I'm your boyfriend, boyfriend? ♫

♫ Why you looking at me like I'm your boyfriend, boyfriend? ♫

♫ Why you looking at me like I'm your boyfriend, boyfriend? ♫

♫ Why you looking at me like I'm... ♫

[Cinderella at 2AM]

They say out of sight, out of mind.

I don't want to be out of sight.

Just like he proclaimed,

he started to throw himself at me.

Why are you following me, Director?

- Are you okay? - I'm not okay. Please go out with me.

I'll show you how much I like you and why we should be together.

You can keep your promise to break up with Ju Won, right?

Let's try hard to break up.

Yun Seo.

Don't you like me anymore?

You're the only one for me.