She Was Pretty (2015): Season 1, Episode 2 - Episode #1.2 - full transcript
After asking her best friend Min Ha-ri to pass for her in front of Ji Sung-joon, Kim Hye-jin, disappointed and ashamed because her childhood friend didn't recognize her and for the fact that he has changed so much, now looking very handsome, decides to forget about him. Hye-jin finally get the job of her dreams at a big company, but her new work would bring complicated surprises for Hye-jin.
Allow me to introduce him.
He's the deputy chief editor transferred
from our New York office.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm your new deputy chief editor,
Ji Sung-joon.
Are you here from overseas?
Yes.
It's been about 15 years
since I left Korea.
That's quite a long time.
What brings you back then?
I have some things to do
and some things I need to find.
One of you should get off.
I thought I got on first.
-Are you busy right now?
-No, I'm not busy at all.
If you're not busy,
why don't you show some decency?
What?
What is he saying?
You there.
Get in.
What a relief.
Find something?
Find what?
An umbrella.
I'm back for my umbrella.
Kim Hye-jin, are you there?
What's going on?
And I was glad
that the one friend I had...
was such a great person...
A great person.
Look at him smile!
Isn't he godsend?
That rude guy from the elevator
is our deputy chief editor?
Goodness.
I'm Cha Ju-yeong, the fashion director.
Pleased to meet you.
And I'm Kim Poong-ho,
the features director.
-It's a pleasure.
-I'm Joo A-reum from the beauty team.
Pleasure.
Kim Shin-hyuk, features editor.
I'm not sure
but people here call me the Ace card.
The natural-born lunatic.
Then I look forward to working with you.
I'm the beauty assistant, Han Seol.
And I'm the youngest here,
fashion assistant Jun-u.
Kim Jun-u.
-Nice to meet you.
-Yes.
I'm also an editing assistant,
Jung Seon-min.
-I'm Park I-gyeong.
-I'm Lee Eun-young.
So...
I'll observe the office today
and formally begin tomorrow.
Tomorrow morning,
we'll have a staff meeting.
Please make sure everyone is present.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
I look forward to working with you.
Ouch! It's not a dream because that hurt.
What am I going to do?
Let's calm down and figure this out.
So, this is...
This...
So...
How am I going to figure this out?
Yes, Ha-ri.
Why did you hang up--
What?
Who appeared as what?
I thought you joined a fashion magazine?
So what is Ji Sung-joon doing there?
I'm involved in art directing.
Oh... So, is this what he meant?
Does this mean you'll have to face
Ji Sung-joon every day?
On the same team?
As his subordinate?
Yes. By pointing out the obvious,
you're making me feel worse.
Hey, what if he recognizes me?
I know I've changed,
but I'm sure I have some resemblance
to my younger self!
You shouldn't worry about that.
You used to be a doll when you were young,
but there's absolutely no trace...
I'm not saying
that you're hideous or anything.
Anyway, he won't notice so don't worry.
I'm so nervous!
What if he finds out what my name is?
Gosh, I think he'll figure it out!
Ha-ri, should I change my name?
Rename yourself?
Look, the world is full
of other Kim Hye-jins.
There are three in our hotel alone.
Also, just think about it.
He believes that his first love is me.
-Am I right or wrong?
-What?
You're right.
On top of that, he believes
that I've gone overseas to study.
Am I right or wrong?
You're right.
So why would he suspect you
just because you have the same name?
He'll think of you as someone
who has the same name.
But I've got a bad feeling about this!
I got weak in the knees when I saw him,
so how do you expect me
to face him every day?
Knowing you,
I figure your worries will only get worse.
If that's the case,
then there's only one way.
What way?
What would that be?
Hang on.
To what?
To his pants.
Please!
Mr. Boo, please take me off
the Editing Team!
-Please!
-You're pulling my pants down!
I want to remain here
at Management Support!
I'll be loyal forever! Please?
If you don't,
I'll lie down here in protest!
I don't care if you lie down
or drag me down with you
because I can't do anything about it.
Didn't I tell you already?
Nobody messes with The Most Editing Team!
Do you know why?
Did you meet the chief editor
that dresses ridiculously loud?
Buon giorno!
Ciao!
That amazingly weird lady?
Chief Editor, Kim Ra-ra.
Yes, the chief editor's name
is Ra-ra or something.
This is supposed to be
a company secret, but...
Supposedly, she's the younger sister
of the chairman of Jinsung Group.
The chairman's younger sister?
Yes!
So...
Darn.
She came back from Italy a year ago
after getting a divorce
and she landed the chief editor position.
She's incompetent,
always shopping, and partying.
However, she has the chairman's support
and I don't want to get on his bad side!
My youngest hasn't
even gone to college yet.
Mr. Boo, no!
I can't work on that team!
All right, I understand.
I don't know what this is about,
but get up. If it's important to you...
Will you pull me out of that team?
Tender your resignation.
What?
My...
My resignation?
Is he there?
Or not?
-What are you looking at?
-Gosh!
You startled me!
I almost had a miscarriage!
What are you looking at?
Is it something good?
What?
I wasn't looking at anything!
So, how's your front tooth?
-What?
-Anyway, welcome to the Editing Team.
You're here, partly because of me,
so you owe me an expensive lunch.
What's he talking about?
STAFF ONLY
Wait.
Did he just say...
Excuse me.
Excuse me?
You just welcomed me here
and mentioned that
you were somehow responsible?
-Kim Shin-hyuk.
-Sorry?
I have a name and it's Kim Shin-hyuk.
Who knows?
If Jackson ever calls for me,
I may become Jackson's flower.
What does Jackson have
anything to do with it?
Excuse me.
If I'm really on this team
because of you--
Or you can call me Mr. Kim.
If it's because of you--
The words "because of"
seem inappropriate in this case.
What is the core division
of a magazine company?
Management Support Team.
The Editing Team, that's correct.
Jinsung Magazine's flagship department,
The Most Editing Team,
needed an assistant.
But instead of hiring someone,
I suggested that we transfer someone over
from the Management Support Team
since you've already helped us once.
Everyone agreed.
I know. You're grateful.
No!
So instead of saying
that it's "because of" me,
it'd be more appropriate
to say it was "thanks to" me.
You want one?
It's free.
Forget that.
Mr. Kim, please tell them to send me back!
Hye-jin, you're here.
I'd like a word.
Right now?
Should we wait until next year?
Of course not.
She's got the Michael Jackson thing
going on again today.
Where did you learn how to proofread?
I can tell that you're experienced.
Sorry?
Well, my father used to run a copy store
and I helped him out from time to time.
-But, you see--
-That's great.
We'll be releasing the
20th anniversary edition in three months
and it's like a battlefield around here.
I was going to hire an assistant,
but you can translate, proofread,
and I'm sure you'll be good
with a computer.
You're perfect for us.
I need you to support us
for the next three months.
No.
Wouldn't it be better
to hire someone as planned?
I'd be thankful if you send me back
to Management Support Team.
Interns, at the very least,
won't run away.
Assistants tend to quit often,
so I get paranoid.
I'm not going
to give you anything difficult.
Just handle the simple translations
and tasks I give you.
I've never touched
a fashion magazine in my life
and I don't know anything
about the industry.
Simply put, I'm a complete idiot.
Targeting women in their 20s and 30s,
we focus on fashion and lifestyle.
It's translated into 30 languages
with all rights reserved.
Sorry?
30 to 40 percent of it are translated
articles from the New York head office.
Then we add additional articles
based on each country's interest.
It's divided into fashion, beauty,
and features sections.
The fashion section covers
fashion trends, shows, spreads.
As the name suggests,
anything that has to do with fashion.
Beauty consists of cosmetics,
make-up, diet, health, and et cetera.
The features section consists of anything
that isn't fashion or beauty.
Movies, exhibits of art and culture,
social issues,
celebrity interviews, and lifestyles.
You get the idea.
Now that you know at least half of it,
-I believe there will be no more problems?
-No, there's still a huge issue...
What are you doing, Hye-jin?
What?
I thought you dropped something
but I was wrong.
Ms. Cha?
Yes?
I heard about the photo shoot today
and was hoping to meet the photographers.
If you need me to,
I can arrange for them to meet with you.
No.
I'll go and see them personally.
Yes, I understand.
She's running off again.
Maybe she has diarrhea.
The new deputy chief editor!
He's so dreamy.
Did you see how tall he is?
I thought he was a model.
When he's standing still,
he oozes of charisma.
But when he smiles,
he turns to a total cutie!
How did he become a deputy chief editor
at his age though?
I know, right?
He graduated top of his class at Parsons
and they say he's a big shot in New York.
Then he should've stayed in New York!
Why come back here?
Ji Sung-joon.
Even his name has a ring to it!
The limited salary and long working hours
were only making my skin darken
and dry up,
but now things are finally looking up!
It must be nice to laugh about it.
Operation Pant-Tug was a failure.
I'm sitting on the toilet,
hiding from Ji Sung-joon.
She's driving me crazy.
Get up this instant!
I told you that he won't recognize you!
Are you going to sit on the toilet
like some idiot?
How long are you going to avoid him?
She's right.
I shouldn't avoid him anymore.
He won't recognize me!
Do not run from him!
What is he doing here?
Then who was that other guy?
I'm starting to see him everywhere now!
I'm losing my mind.
Hurry up and get off!
I must get off!
Did you stop?
You can't do this!
Excuse me!
Someone is trapped in here!
Please open this door!
Please save me! Someone save me!
Someone save me!
Kim Hye-jin?
I get that you want to live,
but wouldn't it be safer
if you left the door alone,
Ms. Kim Hye-jin?
KIM HYE-JIN
The elevator has stopped here.
Is anyone there?
Are you trapped?
Which floor are you on?
The 18th floor!
Please open the door quickly!
The 18th floor!
Please wait a moment.
I'll open it for you.
Ms. Kim.
Your forehead.
Tissue.
Wait. Are you forgetting
to breathe right now?
You're not breathing!
Breathe, Kim Hye-jin!
I forgot how to breathe!
You're going to die if you don't breathe!
Is something wrong?
Hurry up and breathe!
What's the matter?
Do you perhaps--
The lights too?
Are you claustrophobic by any chance?
I'm hoping this would help you.
Someone once did it for me too.
Hearing this song helped me to calm down.
Gosh. Are you all right?
Hyun-woo, did you request
the suitcase repair for room 701?
Yes, Ms. Min.
We'll receive the item this afternoon.
Okay, carry on then.
Don't tell me she's still on the toilet.
THAT WOMAN
I knew you wouldn't pick up,
but I didn't expect to feel this bad
to actually see you ignore my call.
From now on, just take my calls.
I wouldn't call you
if I didn't have a good reason.
Please state your business then.
Tell me why you had to contact me.
Abrasive as always, aren't you?
My unchanging nature
is a strength of mine.
Do you know that
it's your father's birthday next week?
Don't you think you should stop by?
You're his daughter after all.
Did I say something funny?
I wasn't trying to be.
Oh my, it's been a long time.
Are you coming from the spa?
Yes. You too, Madam Kim?
Yes.
Please excuse me.
Wasn't that your daughter?
Nothing's missing, right?
No.
You have to make sure.
I understand.
Hye-jin.
Why did you leave
in the middle of our discussion?
We're going to the studio.
Pick up that box and follow me.
Right now?
Keep in mind that I hate repeating myself.
Yes, ma'am.
-The box!
-Right.
She's often too absent-minded.
Mr. Ji, you should take a tour
around our studio.
I was going to attend the photo shoot
later this afternoon.
Very sexy.
Your style is simple, yet elegant.
You're the perfect portrayal of The Most.
But Mr. Ji, your skin's a little dry.
Do you want to use some of this? Try it!
My skin isn't dry.
Why don't you try my moisturizer?
Don't you have something to tell me?
Yes, right.
You probably already know.
The deputy chief editor at The Most
takes on the chief editor's role too.
You see, I was hired
as a result of nepotism.
I'm aware of that.
Well...
I was hoping to share a laugh with you.
Anyway, I'll leave The Most Editing Team
in your capable hands.
Sure.
But I'll need you to do something
for the next three months.
A condition?
What is it?
You'll have to promise me first.
The other team members must not find out
what I'm about to tell you.
How do you feel
about the photographs so far?
Carry on.
Please bring our models some water!
Water for the models. Is there any water?
Please get our models some water!
Oh, yes.
Water, yes.
Here's water.
It's hot, isn't it?
Get out of there!
What idiot wears shoes onto the set?
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
I'm so sorry. I wasn't aware--
Get out of there!
KIM HYE-JIN
The elevator lady?
It's my fault, I should've informed her.
She's new and doesn't know the field--
I don't remember being introduced to her.
Is she a part of our team?
She's not a formal member,
but a short-term intern--
That's good to hear.
She doesn't sound like anyone important.
You can't be making mistakes like this.
It's your first day, so let's move on.
I'm so sorry.
Hye-jin, don't worry about it.
Keep your chin up!
-Hello, everyone!
-Hello.
-Hello, ma'am.
-Ciao, señor and señorita.
-Gracias.
-Here's a face mist.
Here's your coffee, ma'am!
-Thank you, cute Jun-u.
-Thank you.
The concept is good!
Very Most-esque!
But I think we should get rid of that.
That?
No, next to it.
Oh, that there?
No. Next to that.
The girl who's wiping the floor?
Yes, that.
Hye-jin.
Me?
Yes, you. Come here.
Who might you be?
-Well...
-Oh, I haven't introduced her yet.
She was sent
from Management Support to help us
until the release
of our anniversary issue.
Say hello, Hye-jin.
She's our chief editor.
How do you do?
I'm Kim Hye-jin
from Management Support Team.
Mamma mia!
That hair!
It's making me woozy.
Sorry?
It's so un-Most,
that I'm starting to get sick!
That hair!
I was born with terribly frizzy hair...
Is that lint on your blouse?
This is an old blouse.
Mamma mia!
Frizzy hair and a linty blouse?
My goodness.
I can't believe I'm within two meters
of a fashion terrorist like you!
I'm extremely disturbed right now.
Look, I like things
that shimmer and shine.
Clothes, shoes, gems, and also people.
Whether it's three months or three hours,
if you were to become more Most-esque,
nothing would make me happier.
Can you do that for me?
Yes.
But I don't know what
you mean by Most-esque--
I'll look forward to it.
Hye-jin, move aside.
Oh, yes.
Why don't we shower the models
with flower petals?
I think that would be quite Most-esque!
Why don't we flutter some fabric
in the background?
That would be more Most-esque!
Start over.
Simplicity is much better.
Okay, that's a wrap. Good work everyone!
-Good work!
-Good job.
Good work, everyone.
Convert these as soon as possible.
-Yes, sir.
-Good work today.
Hye-jin!
Ha-ri.
I was worried about you.
Is everything all right?
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Why the long face?
Let's go.
With your luck,
you should have bought a lottery ticket.
How can he show up
at your company like that?
Is this how it'll be
for the next three months?
Ha-ri, if I die, bury me in a sunny place.
I don't think I'm going to make it.
Don't be ridiculous.
He doesn't know anything,
so stop worrying about him!
Hey, what are you doing?
I can't breathe properly when I'm near him
and now when I think of him too.
Open the window.
Hurry up!
What did he do in America to come back
as the deputy chief editor?
Thanks for walking home with me.
Wait, your hair!
Hair?
My hair!
The only trait I got from my dad
is his frizzy hair.
I straighten my hair once a month here,
but they ran out of
the straightening cream I use.
So I've been doing blowouts,
but the rain sent a bomb on it.
Hey, why aren't you coming?
Well...
What's the matter?
I told you it looks good!
But I don't like it.
It looks nice.
Anyway, that's why
I hate unexpected rain the most.
You can't tell the other kids
about my hair though.
Got it?
All right.
It's still raining.
What are you still doing on the floor?
Ha-ri, I'm...
I'm going to take
the general manager's advice and quit.
Did you give your sanity away somewhere?
Don't you remember how long it took you
to land this job?
I already told him a mountain of lies.
If he discovers who I really am...
This won't do.
I'm looking for another job.
You're making me want to chug down drinks.
You wait right here.
Why?
Ji Sung-joon sent me an email!
Really?
What did he say?
Hye-jin, are you doing well?
You haven't called me since.
I wonder if you're adjusting well.
It's raining here today.
How's London?
You hate rain, so I hope you're not
too frustrated over there.
I'm just curious about it all.
Let me know how you're doing.
-I'll be waiting.
-"I'll be waiting."
-I miss you, Hye-jin.
-"I miss you, Hye-jin."
What should I do?
How should I respond?
Should I ignore him?
Leave it to me.
Why? What are you going to do?
Give me a second.
LONDON
Okay, I found it.
Sung-joon, it's Hye-jin.
I should've responded sooner. I'm sorry.
The adjustment has been hectic.
But I think I was born for London though.
I love it here!
What do you think?
Do I look like I'm having fun?
Yes.
You sure look like it.
Did you really send that?
Who knew that my trip to Europe
would be this useful?
Hey!
Now the only Kim Hye-jin
that's on his mind is the one in London!
He wouldn't care about
any other Kim Hye-jins he meets.
No more suspicion. Game over.
So stop worrying about Ji Sung-joon, okay?
But...
Don't ever talk about resigning again.
Yes, there's no need to be afraid.
You'll never get caught!
You're an intern
from Management Support Team?
I was less shocked than this
when I found out Santa wasn't real.
How long did you think
you could hide from me?
Kim Hye-jin.
Did you think you could
hide this from me forever?
You... How did you know?
Hye-jin.
If you're going to show up
looking like this,
you should've just stayed away.
You should've remained hidden.
How rude of you.
I wonder if she's awake.
Wifey, are you awake?
The sun is high in the sky
RESIGNATION LETTER
Seriously?
Have you lost it?
Give it back.
You bonehead!
You got rejected from a hundred places
before you landed this job.
I thought this was your dream?
Didn't you say you wanted to work late
until your nose bleeds?
I thought you're prepared
to give your all!
So why are you resigning
because of that Ji Sung-joon?
He's not just any person to me, Ha-ri.
Sung-joon was...
a precious friend, like you are to me.
I don't know how to explain it,
but we had something special between us.
I don't want to ruin that,
and I don't want to
worry about it every day.
I can't believe you're serious.
The past is only fragments of memories.
It's not even important at all,
but you just remember it
as a beautiful memory.
You idiot!
You'll go back
to your old team in three months.
So because of him--
It's because of me, not him.
You wouldn't understand.
Of course you wouldn't.
I know that my decision is stupid.
I know, but when I'm with him...
I feel like a sock with a hole.
The elevator lady?
I worry for the moment
when he discovers the truth.
I'm embarrassing and pathetic
that I always cower away.
I keep trying to hide from him,
like an embarrassing worn-out sock.
I don't want to be that sock anymore.
Hi, Seul-bi.
Is Mr. Boo in?
He said he'll be back at around 2 p.m.
Really?
I'm sorry, Mr. Boo.
I'll tell the Editing Team
at the end of the day.
I'm sorry I didn't make you proud
for hiring me.
I'm truly grateful.
I have a knack for startling people.
If it weren't for him...
If only this guy didn't recommend me
to the Editing Team...
-Sausage?
-I don't want it!
Open it for me.
-What?
-You thought I was giving this to you?
Dream on.
You don't know how much I love this.
Wait.
Why are you talking down to me?
"Speaking casually
after the third encounter
is the first step to friendship."
It's not your first time
hearing that quote, is it?
Schopenhauer said it.
How can you not know that?
Even kindergartners know it.
I know! I remember now.
Right. I think I was confused.
It wasn't Schopenhauer, but the other guy.
-Who?
-Me.
I said it just now.
-What?
-I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Have one.
When you're lacking energy,
this is better than sausages.
It's only one day past the expiration date
so it'll still be edible.
Go for it.
What a jerk.
That's food.
Give it to me instead.
But it's past the expiration date.
It's past the expiration date?
Then it would taste better.
But this expires two days later.
What?
Are you kidding me?
Hi, Han Seol.
You're both wearing the same thing.
He's right.
You got this at Dongdaemun Market,
didn't you? For 10,000 won.
Unbelievable.
10,000 won?
Of course not!
Tell me how. How is it the same?
This is 100 percent cashmere!
Her top is obviously acrylic.
It must be the similar color then.
The color?
How is the color similar?
Mine is an elegant red
and hers is just an odd color.
You don't know what you're talking about.
I like it though. It's breezy.
It looks like it.
Forget it then.
Don't ever compare me to her again.
Why don't you wash your hair
if you have the time?
I should go and buy a new outfit.
Good morning.
-Good morning.
-Morning.
As I mentioned yesterday,
we'll have a meeting in ten minutes.
It's our first formal meeting,
so I want everyone to be there.
-Yes.
-Sure thing.
-He's so charismatic!
-He looks so nice.
Hye-jin, I want you
to write the minutes from now on.
Pardon?
Do you want me to attend the meeting too?
Didn't you hear him?
He wants everyone to be there.
Ms. Cha, to be honest...
Never mind.
I understand.
Yes, I'll tell them
that I'm quitting later.
I'll just have to make it through today.
This is our very first team meeting.
I'd like to hear what we've prepared
for our 20th anniversary issue.
I want you to explain your sections
in three minutes or less.
I make it a rule to never have
a meeting longer than 30 minutes.
American style!
Very practical, sir.
Then shall we begin?
First up is the beauty team.
Didn't I just call on the beauty team?
Oh, yes.
Why don't we feature
the homes of 20 celebrities?
Naturally, we'd cover beauty,
fashion, and their lifestyle.
It's hard enough to get an interview,
but you want to feature their homes?
The homes of 20 celebrities?
That's unrealistic.
I hope I hear better ideas today.
The fashion team?
We're planning to feature the colors
for the upcoming fall and winter season.
I would like to feature an exposé
on plagiarism in Korean literature!
Camping is the thing right now.
That's an out.
How about the trending new eye-shadow?
A feature on fashion people--
Well, I...
How about the type of lip balm aromas
that men prefer?
Why don't you keep that one to yourself?
I'm reminded of that word.
Om-ni-sham-bles.
Next.
You there, at the end.
Were you asleep?
I wasn't asleep.
Then why don't you go ahead
and tell us your idea?
We don't have much time.
I don't have an idea.
Did you perhaps hear that?
She's an intern from Management Support,
so she'll only record the minutes--
Look here.
Yes, sir?
Don't you know how to speak?
Are you in kindergarten?
Do you perhaps have a low IQ?
What?
I'm wondering why you always
have someone else speak for you.
No, I...
That's not it.
If that's not it, then so be it.
But you have nothing to contribute
so leave.
You're wasting the oxygen in here.
Hey, come on.
There's plenty of air for everyone.
We even have a great air filter
in here, right?
Right.
Why are you still here?
Did he just kick me out?
All of these articles would show up
on the internet in a few keystrokes.
They're long and boring.
Articles are repeated from two years ago.
Jeez.
Pretentious articles without substance.
The acceptable portion of the magazine...
is about this much.
Subscription rate,
sales records, demographic,
leading trends, advertisement revenue.
Everywhere else in the world,
The Most is the top fashion magazine.
It's only in Korea that we conceded
the top position.
And now I see the reason why.
They gave away coupons and reader gifts
with the great expense supported
by their head office in New York.
If the magazine isn't worth reading
and is defeated by coupons and gifts,
it must mean there's a problem.
Give me your thoughts.
I'm willing to listen
to your qualms and excuses.
Mr. Ji.
I don't know how it was
in New York for you,
but in Korea, it's more difficult
to engage our demographic--
So you gave our readers what they wanted,
but there's nothing to show for it?
We'll have another meeting tomorrow.
I want you to ponder why The Most
lost its top position in Korea
and what we must do
in order to change that.
I want each of you to think of a solution.
We're busy enough
with the anniversary edition!
When am I going to prepare for my wedding?
He was nice only until yesterday.
I don't like how he talks to us!
He didn't say anything
that was untrue, right?
I think it's going to be fun.
Yes, loads of fun.
Did he treat me like an idiot earlier?
Don't you know how to speak?
Are you in kindergarten?
Do you perhaps have a low IQ?
Yes, I understand.
We'll proceed as planned.
He did.
It's 5,000 won!
No way!
Shin-hyuk is next,
the lucky guy, Shin-hyuk!
-Get caught!
-Get caught!
That'll never happen.
Poong-ho is next
and we have 50,000 won riding on this.
Get 50,000 won, Poong-ho.
It's going to be me.
Here we go.
Get 30,000 won.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
It's Han Seol's turn.
One, two, three, four...
What a shame.
I-gyeong is up.
So naturally, A-reum is bound to...
step in poop. You've stepped in poop!
Let's do it again, guys. Please.
Take this and go out to lunch.
Sir, are you buying us lunch?
Everyone was silent during the meeting,
but you're lively when it comes
to ridiculous games like this.
I'm giving this to you
so that you'll stop this nonsense,
have lunch, and get back to work.
I don't mind. I'll eat
whatever he buys for us.
But you owe the pot 30,000 won.
-What?
-Come on.
-Cough up 30,000 won!
-No way.
Come on!
Good morning!
Ma'am, you're here.
Bellissimo.
Ciao!
O sole mio.
Should we have dinner together?
Why? When did I ever need a reason?
Auntie wants to buy her nephew dinner.
Who cares if we're on the same team?
We act like we don't know each other
in the company anyway.
What?
All right.
I said, all right.
Then...
What a rude boy!
He's my one and only nephew
and he acts like I don't exist!
It's so frustrating!
Our new arrivals are over there.
Really?
I want to see all of them.
Here's what you wore earlier.
I'm not wearing that. Throw it away.
A son of Jinsung Group's CEO
is in our team?
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Yes, Ms. Cha.
-I need the delivery right away.
Yes, I understand.
Thank you.
I thought you were incapable,
but I see that you're blind too.
Was he talking down to me again?
Why is he trying to get on my nerves
since earlier today?
Does he take me for a fool?
Excuse me, Mr. Ji!
What was that?
Excuse me.
Mr. Ji.
Mr. Ji!
Blood...
Do you have something to say?
What?
Oh, yes.
I have a lot to say.
First off, I apologize for the mistake
I made at the set yesterday.
But I'm not here
because I want to be here either.
I was requested directly by your team
and I was transferred against my will.
Therefore, I didn't even have the time
to realize what my role is here,
and how I'm supposed to contribute
in the meetings.
But not knowing half of it,
you continue to criticize me
by saying that I waste oxygen,
and have poor eyesight,
and that I seem childish.
I find it all offensive!
What did you want to tell me?
Forget it then.
Mr. Ji!
Mr. Ji!
So, I...
I'm sorry about mistake I made
at the studio yesterday.
But...
You'll think I'm stupid if I keep quiet.
Also, this is unfair...
You see, I'm from Management Support--
Are you from overseas?
What?
No.
Then why do you stutter?
Do you have a speech impairment?
Why don't you gather your thoughts
and summarize it within three minutes?
I hate people who waste my time.
I understand that you're upset
because of my mistake yesterday.
I'm glad you know.
What?
Hold on.
What is your problem with me?
You're incapable and unprofessional,
but on top of that,
your name is Kim Hye-jin!
That name is too good for you!
Wherever you're from,
this is your team now.
Be a worthy teammate
or quit if you don't want the job.
Please! I'll fire you if you want me to.
Do you have a speech impairment?
I thought you were incapable,
but I see that you're blind too.
So leave.
You're wasting the oxygen in here.
He's no longer the sweet Sung-joon
that I used to know!
Forget those memories!
It doesn't get you paid!
First love, my ass!
You're just a stranger to me now!
Quit if you don't want the job.
I'll fire you if you want me to.
I'll fire you.
Fire me? You'll fire me?
I will never leave this company.
I won't let someone like you fire me!
He said he'll be back at around 2 p.m.
Wait a minute.
Move!
What?
What's this?
Mr. Boo, stop!
Did you have a nice lunch?
I'm sure that you did.
I'll see you again in three months!
Working in editing
must be really stressful.
Chief Editor Kim Ra-ra
is the chairman's sister,
so the son of Chairman Kim Tae-sup
is on our team.
The family deals in construction,
finance, distribution,
and it even owns a baseball team!
A member of our team is his son.
Don't tell me it's Kim Poong-ho.
Disgusting.
No, it can't be him.
Kim Jun-u?
Is it really him?
Yes, he always wears expensive clothes
and he looks rich.
Besides those two, who else...
Did you really go out to buy a new outfit?
Don't tell me it's Kim Shin-hyuk.
You're something.
Bravo.
He doesn't look wealthy at all.
Who is it then?
I need to snag him
before the word gets out
and some other girl goes after him!
Ciao!
Hi, cute Jun-u.
Coming!
Take my babies.
Gracias.
That's what I call a shopping spree.
My dear.
That reminds me. Please keep
your evening schedule open tonight.
We will have a company dinner
to welcome Mr. Ji here.
A very Most-esque party!
I don't have time tonight.
I'm busy.
Really? Then tomorrow--
Not tomorrow either, I have plans.
Really? The day after then?
Not for the time being.
Really? Then when?
Why don't you set aside some time?
It's my welcome dinner,
so just consider that we ate.
If you'd excuse me, I have a meeting.
Mr. Ji!
He must be really busy.
There's always another day.
We'll get together next time
in a very Most-esque style.
Did you see that?
Did you see how he treated
the chief editor?
He's Ji Sung-joon, the prick.
You got that right. The prick.
He acts like he was born a hotshot.
Everyone says he's all that,
but if you look at him closely,
he's not even that handsome.
Also, his personality is weird too.
He's a complete weirdo!
Is he a chicken breast or a scone?
Why is he so dry?
Does he think he's actor Choi Min-soo?
What's that crazy hourglass all about?
Gosh, my stomach hurts.
Hello?
Yes.
Sir, please let me explain.
Mr. Ji.
So...
What was that letter
and why did Ms. Kim go crazy earlier?
You'll have to promise me first.
The other team members must not find out
what I'm about to tell you.
In three months,
The Most Korea will be discontinued.
What? Discontinued? What do you mean?
The New York head office
has already made its decision.
The Most will not be circulated in Korea
after three months,
and the team will be
relegated to other departments.
That's...
What are you saying?
There is a way to save it though.
If we can become number one again
within three months,
publishing will continue,
and that's what I'm here to do.
I've researched about the team
before I arrived here.
They are all very distinct
and capable editors,
so we have a good chance to succeed.
I'm going to bring out the best from them.
In order to do so, you'll have to
leave everything in my hands.
If a magazine with
a history of 20 years is canceled,
our team will have a hard time
being accepted anywhere else.
I also won't have anywhere
to go back either.
Then proceed as we discussed.
I'll report back to the New York office.
Yes, we'll do that.
Did she really resign?
Ms. Min?
The guest in room 701
thanked us for the repairs
and sent us some snacks.
Okay, thank you.
What I asked you for earlier...
Kim Hye-jin!
Can you guess why I'm here now?
He was about to find out
and my heart dropped!
He can never find out!
Why are you so excited?
Whenever I see something I like,
I have to have it.
What's this? What are you doing here?
What kind of a person are you?
Are you an idiot?
Can't you do anything right?
How can you make
such a ridiculous mistake?
We're even.
How do you think it would have been
if you'd just met him that night?
About Ji Sung-joon...
Who I am is none of your business.
Go and apologize to the woman.
I'll give you three minutes.
Auntie!
Tell everyone what? You act like
you know Mr. Ji or something.
It's a secret!
Do you know who I am?
If you knew, you'd be shocked!
What? Say that again!
What did you just say?
I'm telling you that I'm Kim Hye-jin!
Kim Hye-jin!
Subtitle translation by Hyelim Park
He's the deputy chief editor transferred
from our New York office.
It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm your new deputy chief editor,
Ji Sung-joon.
Are you here from overseas?
Yes.
It's been about 15 years
since I left Korea.
That's quite a long time.
What brings you back then?
I have some things to do
and some things I need to find.
One of you should get off.
I thought I got on first.
-Are you busy right now?
-No, I'm not busy at all.
If you're not busy,
why don't you show some decency?
What?
What is he saying?
You there.
Get in.
What a relief.
Find something?
Find what?
An umbrella.
I'm back for my umbrella.
Kim Hye-jin, are you there?
What's going on?
And I was glad
that the one friend I had...
was such a great person...
A great person.
Look at him smile!
Isn't he godsend?
That rude guy from the elevator
is our deputy chief editor?
Goodness.
I'm Cha Ju-yeong, the fashion director.
Pleased to meet you.
And I'm Kim Poong-ho,
the features director.
-It's a pleasure.
-I'm Joo A-reum from the beauty team.
Pleasure.
Kim Shin-hyuk, features editor.
I'm not sure
but people here call me the Ace card.
The natural-born lunatic.
Then I look forward to working with you.
I'm the beauty assistant, Han Seol.
And I'm the youngest here,
fashion assistant Jun-u.
Kim Jun-u.
-Nice to meet you.
-Yes.
I'm also an editing assistant,
Jung Seon-min.
-I'm Park I-gyeong.
-I'm Lee Eun-young.
So...
I'll observe the office today
and formally begin tomorrow.
Tomorrow morning,
we'll have a staff meeting.
Please make sure everyone is present.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
-Yes, sir.
I look forward to working with you.
Ouch! It's not a dream because that hurt.
What am I going to do?
Let's calm down and figure this out.
So, this is...
This...
So...
How am I going to figure this out?
Yes, Ha-ri.
Why did you hang up--
What?
Who appeared as what?
I thought you joined a fashion magazine?
So what is Ji Sung-joon doing there?
I'm involved in art directing.
Oh... So, is this what he meant?
Does this mean you'll have to face
Ji Sung-joon every day?
On the same team?
As his subordinate?
Yes. By pointing out the obvious,
you're making me feel worse.
Hey, what if he recognizes me?
I know I've changed,
but I'm sure I have some resemblance
to my younger self!
You shouldn't worry about that.
You used to be a doll when you were young,
but there's absolutely no trace...
I'm not saying
that you're hideous or anything.
Anyway, he won't notice so don't worry.
I'm so nervous!
What if he finds out what my name is?
Gosh, I think he'll figure it out!
Ha-ri, should I change my name?
Rename yourself?
Look, the world is full
of other Kim Hye-jins.
There are three in our hotel alone.
Also, just think about it.
He believes that his first love is me.
-Am I right or wrong?
-What?
You're right.
On top of that, he believes
that I've gone overseas to study.
Am I right or wrong?
You're right.
So why would he suspect you
just because you have the same name?
He'll think of you as someone
who has the same name.
But I've got a bad feeling about this!
I got weak in the knees when I saw him,
so how do you expect me
to face him every day?
Knowing you,
I figure your worries will only get worse.
If that's the case,
then there's only one way.
What way?
What would that be?
Hang on.
To what?
To his pants.
Please!
Mr. Boo, please take me off
the Editing Team!
-Please!
-You're pulling my pants down!
I want to remain here
at Management Support!
I'll be loyal forever! Please?
If you don't,
I'll lie down here in protest!
I don't care if you lie down
or drag me down with you
because I can't do anything about it.
Didn't I tell you already?
Nobody messes with The Most Editing Team!
Do you know why?
Did you meet the chief editor
that dresses ridiculously loud?
Buon giorno!
Ciao!
That amazingly weird lady?
Chief Editor, Kim Ra-ra.
Yes, the chief editor's name
is Ra-ra or something.
This is supposed to be
a company secret, but...
Supposedly, she's the younger sister
of the chairman of Jinsung Group.
The chairman's younger sister?
Yes!
So...
Darn.
She came back from Italy a year ago
after getting a divorce
and she landed the chief editor position.
She's incompetent,
always shopping, and partying.
However, she has the chairman's support
and I don't want to get on his bad side!
My youngest hasn't
even gone to college yet.
Mr. Boo, no!
I can't work on that team!
All right, I understand.
I don't know what this is about,
but get up. If it's important to you...
Will you pull me out of that team?
Tender your resignation.
What?
My...
My resignation?
Is he there?
Or not?
-What are you looking at?
-Gosh!
You startled me!
I almost had a miscarriage!
What are you looking at?
Is it something good?
What?
I wasn't looking at anything!
So, how's your front tooth?
-What?
-Anyway, welcome to the Editing Team.
You're here, partly because of me,
so you owe me an expensive lunch.
What's he talking about?
STAFF ONLY
Wait.
Did he just say...
Excuse me.
Excuse me?
You just welcomed me here
and mentioned that
you were somehow responsible?
-Kim Shin-hyuk.
-Sorry?
I have a name and it's Kim Shin-hyuk.
Who knows?
If Jackson ever calls for me,
I may become Jackson's flower.
What does Jackson have
anything to do with it?
Excuse me.
If I'm really on this team
because of you--
Or you can call me Mr. Kim.
If it's because of you--
The words "because of"
seem inappropriate in this case.
What is the core division
of a magazine company?
Management Support Team.
The Editing Team, that's correct.
Jinsung Magazine's flagship department,
The Most Editing Team,
needed an assistant.
But instead of hiring someone,
I suggested that we transfer someone over
from the Management Support Team
since you've already helped us once.
Everyone agreed.
I know. You're grateful.
No!
So instead of saying
that it's "because of" me,
it'd be more appropriate
to say it was "thanks to" me.
You want one?
It's free.
Forget that.
Mr. Kim, please tell them to send me back!
Hye-jin, you're here.
I'd like a word.
Right now?
Should we wait until next year?
Of course not.
She's got the Michael Jackson thing
going on again today.
Where did you learn how to proofread?
I can tell that you're experienced.
Sorry?
Well, my father used to run a copy store
and I helped him out from time to time.
-But, you see--
-That's great.
We'll be releasing the
20th anniversary edition in three months
and it's like a battlefield around here.
I was going to hire an assistant,
but you can translate, proofread,
and I'm sure you'll be good
with a computer.
You're perfect for us.
I need you to support us
for the next three months.
No.
Wouldn't it be better
to hire someone as planned?
I'd be thankful if you send me back
to Management Support Team.
Interns, at the very least,
won't run away.
Assistants tend to quit often,
so I get paranoid.
I'm not going
to give you anything difficult.
Just handle the simple translations
and tasks I give you.
I've never touched
a fashion magazine in my life
and I don't know anything
about the industry.
Simply put, I'm a complete idiot.
Targeting women in their 20s and 30s,
we focus on fashion and lifestyle.
It's translated into 30 languages
with all rights reserved.
Sorry?
30 to 40 percent of it are translated
articles from the New York head office.
Then we add additional articles
based on each country's interest.
It's divided into fashion, beauty,
and features sections.
The fashion section covers
fashion trends, shows, spreads.
As the name suggests,
anything that has to do with fashion.
Beauty consists of cosmetics,
make-up, diet, health, and et cetera.
The features section consists of anything
that isn't fashion or beauty.
Movies, exhibits of art and culture,
social issues,
celebrity interviews, and lifestyles.
You get the idea.
Now that you know at least half of it,
-I believe there will be no more problems?
-No, there's still a huge issue...
What are you doing, Hye-jin?
What?
I thought you dropped something
but I was wrong.
Ms. Cha?
Yes?
I heard about the photo shoot today
and was hoping to meet the photographers.
If you need me to,
I can arrange for them to meet with you.
No.
I'll go and see them personally.
Yes, I understand.
She's running off again.
Maybe she has diarrhea.
The new deputy chief editor!
He's so dreamy.
Did you see how tall he is?
I thought he was a model.
When he's standing still,
he oozes of charisma.
But when he smiles,
he turns to a total cutie!
How did he become a deputy chief editor
at his age though?
I know, right?
He graduated top of his class at Parsons
and they say he's a big shot in New York.
Then he should've stayed in New York!
Why come back here?
Ji Sung-joon.
Even his name has a ring to it!
The limited salary and long working hours
were only making my skin darken
and dry up,
but now things are finally looking up!
It must be nice to laugh about it.
Operation Pant-Tug was a failure.
I'm sitting on the toilet,
hiding from Ji Sung-joon.
She's driving me crazy.
Get up this instant!
I told you that he won't recognize you!
Are you going to sit on the toilet
like some idiot?
How long are you going to avoid him?
She's right.
I shouldn't avoid him anymore.
He won't recognize me!
Do not run from him!
What is he doing here?
Then who was that other guy?
I'm starting to see him everywhere now!
I'm losing my mind.
Hurry up and get off!
I must get off!
Did you stop?
You can't do this!
Excuse me!
Someone is trapped in here!
Please open this door!
Please save me! Someone save me!
Someone save me!
Kim Hye-jin?
I get that you want to live,
but wouldn't it be safer
if you left the door alone,
Ms. Kim Hye-jin?
KIM HYE-JIN
The elevator has stopped here.
Is anyone there?
Are you trapped?
Which floor are you on?
The 18th floor!
Please open the door quickly!
The 18th floor!
Please wait a moment.
I'll open it for you.
Ms. Kim.
Your forehead.
Tissue.
Wait. Are you forgetting
to breathe right now?
You're not breathing!
Breathe, Kim Hye-jin!
I forgot how to breathe!
You're going to die if you don't breathe!
Is something wrong?
Hurry up and breathe!
What's the matter?
Do you perhaps--
The lights too?
Are you claustrophobic by any chance?
I'm hoping this would help you.
Someone once did it for me too.
Hearing this song helped me to calm down.
Gosh. Are you all right?
Hyun-woo, did you request
the suitcase repair for room 701?
Yes, Ms. Min.
We'll receive the item this afternoon.
Okay, carry on then.
Don't tell me she's still on the toilet.
THAT WOMAN
I knew you wouldn't pick up,
but I didn't expect to feel this bad
to actually see you ignore my call.
From now on, just take my calls.
I wouldn't call you
if I didn't have a good reason.
Please state your business then.
Tell me why you had to contact me.
Abrasive as always, aren't you?
My unchanging nature
is a strength of mine.
Do you know that
it's your father's birthday next week?
Don't you think you should stop by?
You're his daughter after all.
Did I say something funny?
I wasn't trying to be.
Oh my, it's been a long time.
Are you coming from the spa?
Yes. You too, Madam Kim?
Yes.
Please excuse me.
Wasn't that your daughter?
Nothing's missing, right?
No.
You have to make sure.
I understand.
Hye-jin.
Why did you leave
in the middle of our discussion?
We're going to the studio.
Pick up that box and follow me.
Right now?
Keep in mind that I hate repeating myself.
Yes, ma'am.
-The box!
-Right.
She's often too absent-minded.
Mr. Ji, you should take a tour
around our studio.
I was going to attend the photo shoot
later this afternoon.
Very sexy.
Your style is simple, yet elegant.
You're the perfect portrayal of The Most.
But Mr. Ji, your skin's a little dry.
Do you want to use some of this? Try it!
My skin isn't dry.
Why don't you try my moisturizer?
Don't you have something to tell me?
Yes, right.
You probably already know.
The deputy chief editor at The Most
takes on the chief editor's role too.
You see, I was hired
as a result of nepotism.
I'm aware of that.
Well...
I was hoping to share a laugh with you.
Anyway, I'll leave The Most Editing Team
in your capable hands.
Sure.
But I'll need you to do something
for the next three months.
A condition?
What is it?
You'll have to promise me first.
The other team members must not find out
what I'm about to tell you.
How do you feel
about the photographs so far?
Carry on.
Please bring our models some water!
Water for the models. Is there any water?
Please get our models some water!
Oh, yes.
Water, yes.
Here's water.
It's hot, isn't it?
Get out of there!
What idiot wears shoes onto the set?
Oh, no.
Oh, no.
I'm so sorry. I wasn't aware--
Get out of there!
KIM HYE-JIN
The elevator lady?
It's my fault, I should've informed her.
She's new and doesn't know the field--
I don't remember being introduced to her.
Is she a part of our team?
She's not a formal member,
but a short-term intern--
That's good to hear.
She doesn't sound like anyone important.
You can't be making mistakes like this.
It's your first day, so let's move on.
I'm so sorry.
Hye-jin, don't worry about it.
Keep your chin up!
-Hello, everyone!
-Hello.
-Hello, ma'am.
-Ciao, señor and señorita.
-Gracias.
-Here's a face mist.
Here's your coffee, ma'am!
-Thank you, cute Jun-u.
-Thank you.
The concept is good!
Very Most-esque!
But I think we should get rid of that.
That?
No, next to it.
Oh, that there?
No. Next to that.
The girl who's wiping the floor?
Yes, that.
Hye-jin.
Me?
Yes, you. Come here.
Who might you be?
-Well...
-Oh, I haven't introduced her yet.
She was sent
from Management Support to help us
until the release
of our anniversary issue.
Say hello, Hye-jin.
She's our chief editor.
How do you do?
I'm Kim Hye-jin
from Management Support Team.
Mamma mia!
That hair!
It's making me woozy.
Sorry?
It's so un-Most,
that I'm starting to get sick!
That hair!
I was born with terribly frizzy hair...
Is that lint on your blouse?
This is an old blouse.
Mamma mia!
Frizzy hair and a linty blouse?
My goodness.
I can't believe I'm within two meters
of a fashion terrorist like you!
I'm extremely disturbed right now.
Look, I like things
that shimmer and shine.
Clothes, shoes, gems, and also people.
Whether it's three months or three hours,
if you were to become more Most-esque,
nothing would make me happier.
Can you do that for me?
Yes.
But I don't know what
you mean by Most-esque--
I'll look forward to it.
Hye-jin, move aside.
Oh, yes.
Why don't we shower the models
with flower petals?
I think that would be quite Most-esque!
Why don't we flutter some fabric
in the background?
That would be more Most-esque!
Start over.
Simplicity is much better.
Okay, that's a wrap. Good work everyone!
-Good work!
-Good job.
Good work, everyone.
Convert these as soon as possible.
-Yes, sir.
-Good work today.
Hye-jin!
Ha-ri.
I was worried about you.
Is everything all right?
What's wrong? Did something happen?
Why the long face?
Let's go.
With your luck,
you should have bought a lottery ticket.
How can he show up
at your company like that?
Is this how it'll be
for the next three months?
Ha-ri, if I die, bury me in a sunny place.
I don't think I'm going to make it.
Don't be ridiculous.
He doesn't know anything,
so stop worrying about him!
Hey, what are you doing?
I can't breathe properly when I'm near him
and now when I think of him too.
Open the window.
Hurry up!
What did he do in America to come back
as the deputy chief editor?
Thanks for walking home with me.
Wait, your hair!
Hair?
My hair!
The only trait I got from my dad
is his frizzy hair.
I straighten my hair once a month here,
but they ran out of
the straightening cream I use.
So I've been doing blowouts,
but the rain sent a bomb on it.
Hey, why aren't you coming?
Well...
What's the matter?
I told you it looks good!
But I don't like it.
It looks nice.
Anyway, that's why
I hate unexpected rain the most.
You can't tell the other kids
about my hair though.
Got it?
All right.
It's still raining.
What are you still doing on the floor?
Ha-ri, I'm...
I'm going to take
the general manager's advice and quit.
Did you give your sanity away somewhere?
Don't you remember how long it took you
to land this job?
I already told him a mountain of lies.
If he discovers who I really am...
This won't do.
I'm looking for another job.
You're making me want to chug down drinks.
You wait right here.
Why?
Ji Sung-joon sent me an email!
Really?
What did he say?
Hye-jin, are you doing well?
You haven't called me since.
I wonder if you're adjusting well.
It's raining here today.
How's London?
You hate rain, so I hope you're not
too frustrated over there.
I'm just curious about it all.
Let me know how you're doing.
-I'll be waiting.
-"I'll be waiting."
-I miss you, Hye-jin.
-"I miss you, Hye-jin."
What should I do?
How should I respond?
Should I ignore him?
Leave it to me.
Why? What are you going to do?
Give me a second.
LONDON
Okay, I found it.
Sung-joon, it's Hye-jin.
I should've responded sooner. I'm sorry.
The adjustment has been hectic.
But I think I was born for London though.
I love it here!
What do you think?
Do I look like I'm having fun?
Yes.
You sure look like it.
Did you really send that?
Who knew that my trip to Europe
would be this useful?
Hey!
Now the only Kim Hye-jin
that's on his mind is the one in London!
He wouldn't care about
any other Kim Hye-jins he meets.
No more suspicion. Game over.
So stop worrying about Ji Sung-joon, okay?
But...
Don't ever talk about resigning again.
Yes, there's no need to be afraid.
You'll never get caught!
You're an intern
from Management Support Team?
I was less shocked than this
when I found out Santa wasn't real.
How long did you think
you could hide from me?
Kim Hye-jin.
Did you think you could
hide this from me forever?
You... How did you know?
Hye-jin.
If you're going to show up
looking like this,
you should've just stayed away.
You should've remained hidden.
How rude of you.
I wonder if she's awake.
Wifey, are you awake?
The sun is high in the sky
RESIGNATION LETTER
Seriously?
Have you lost it?
Give it back.
You bonehead!
You got rejected from a hundred places
before you landed this job.
I thought this was your dream?
Didn't you say you wanted to work late
until your nose bleeds?
I thought you're prepared
to give your all!
So why are you resigning
because of that Ji Sung-joon?
He's not just any person to me, Ha-ri.
Sung-joon was...
a precious friend, like you are to me.
I don't know how to explain it,
but we had something special between us.
I don't want to ruin that,
and I don't want to
worry about it every day.
I can't believe you're serious.
The past is only fragments of memories.
It's not even important at all,
but you just remember it
as a beautiful memory.
You idiot!
You'll go back
to your old team in three months.
So because of him--
It's because of me, not him.
You wouldn't understand.
Of course you wouldn't.
I know that my decision is stupid.
I know, but when I'm with him...
I feel like a sock with a hole.
The elevator lady?
I worry for the moment
when he discovers the truth.
I'm embarrassing and pathetic
that I always cower away.
I keep trying to hide from him,
like an embarrassing worn-out sock.
I don't want to be that sock anymore.
Hi, Seul-bi.
Is Mr. Boo in?
He said he'll be back at around 2 p.m.
Really?
I'm sorry, Mr. Boo.
I'll tell the Editing Team
at the end of the day.
I'm sorry I didn't make you proud
for hiring me.
I'm truly grateful.
I have a knack for startling people.
If it weren't for him...
If only this guy didn't recommend me
to the Editing Team...
-Sausage?
-I don't want it!
Open it for me.
-What?
-You thought I was giving this to you?
Dream on.
You don't know how much I love this.
Wait.
Why are you talking down to me?
"Speaking casually
after the third encounter
is the first step to friendship."
It's not your first time
hearing that quote, is it?
Schopenhauer said it.
How can you not know that?
Even kindergartners know it.
I know! I remember now.
Right. I think I was confused.
It wasn't Schopenhauer, but the other guy.
-Who?
-Me.
I said it just now.
-What?
-I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
Have one.
When you're lacking energy,
this is better than sausages.
It's only one day past the expiration date
so it'll still be edible.
Go for it.
What a jerk.
That's food.
Give it to me instead.
But it's past the expiration date.
It's past the expiration date?
Then it would taste better.
But this expires two days later.
What?
Are you kidding me?
Hi, Han Seol.
You're both wearing the same thing.
He's right.
You got this at Dongdaemun Market,
didn't you? For 10,000 won.
Unbelievable.
10,000 won?
Of course not!
Tell me how. How is it the same?
This is 100 percent cashmere!
Her top is obviously acrylic.
It must be the similar color then.
The color?
How is the color similar?
Mine is an elegant red
and hers is just an odd color.
You don't know what you're talking about.
I like it though. It's breezy.
It looks like it.
Forget it then.
Don't ever compare me to her again.
Why don't you wash your hair
if you have the time?
I should go and buy a new outfit.
Good morning.
-Good morning.
-Morning.
As I mentioned yesterday,
we'll have a meeting in ten minutes.
It's our first formal meeting,
so I want everyone to be there.
-Yes.
-Sure thing.
-He's so charismatic!
-He looks so nice.
Hye-jin, I want you
to write the minutes from now on.
Pardon?
Do you want me to attend the meeting too?
Didn't you hear him?
He wants everyone to be there.
Ms. Cha, to be honest...
Never mind.
I understand.
Yes, I'll tell them
that I'm quitting later.
I'll just have to make it through today.
This is our very first team meeting.
I'd like to hear what we've prepared
for our 20th anniversary issue.
I want you to explain your sections
in three minutes or less.
I make it a rule to never have
a meeting longer than 30 minutes.
American style!
Very practical, sir.
Then shall we begin?
First up is the beauty team.
Didn't I just call on the beauty team?
Oh, yes.
Why don't we feature
the homes of 20 celebrities?
Naturally, we'd cover beauty,
fashion, and their lifestyle.
It's hard enough to get an interview,
but you want to feature their homes?
The homes of 20 celebrities?
That's unrealistic.
I hope I hear better ideas today.
The fashion team?
We're planning to feature the colors
for the upcoming fall and winter season.
I would like to feature an exposé
on plagiarism in Korean literature!
Camping is the thing right now.
That's an out.
How about the trending new eye-shadow?
A feature on fashion people--
Well, I...
How about the type of lip balm aromas
that men prefer?
Why don't you keep that one to yourself?
I'm reminded of that word.
Om-ni-sham-bles.
Next.
You there, at the end.
Were you asleep?
I wasn't asleep.
Then why don't you go ahead
and tell us your idea?
We don't have much time.
I don't have an idea.
Did you perhaps hear that?
She's an intern from Management Support,
so she'll only record the minutes--
Look here.
Yes, sir?
Don't you know how to speak?
Are you in kindergarten?
Do you perhaps have a low IQ?
What?
I'm wondering why you always
have someone else speak for you.
No, I...
That's not it.
If that's not it, then so be it.
But you have nothing to contribute
so leave.
You're wasting the oxygen in here.
Hey, come on.
There's plenty of air for everyone.
We even have a great air filter
in here, right?
Right.
Why are you still here?
Did he just kick me out?
All of these articles would show up
on the internet in a few keystrokes.
They're long and boring.
Articles are repeated from two years ago.
Jeez.
Pretentious articles without substance.
The acceptable portion of the magazine...
is about this much.
Subscription rate,
sales records, demographic,
leading trends, advertisement revenue.
Everywhere else in the world,
The Most is the top fashion magazine.
It's only in Korea that we conceded
the top position.
And now I see the reason why.
They gave away coupons and reader gifts
with the great expense supported
by their head office in New York.
If the magazine isn't worth reading
and is defeated by coupons and gifts,
it must mean there's a problem.
Give me your thoughts.
I'm willing to listen
to your qualms and excuses.
Mr. Ji.
I don't know how it was
in New York for you,
but in Korea, it's more difficult
to engage our demographic--
So you gave our readers what they wanted,
but there's nothing to show for it?
We'll have another meeting tomorrow.
I want you to ponder why The Most
lost its top position in Korea
and what we must do
in order to change that.
I want each of you to think of a solution.
We're busy enough
with the anniversary edition!
When am I going to prepare for my wedding?
He was nice only until yesterday.
I don't like how he talks to us!
He didn't say anything
that was untrue, right?
I think it's going to be fun.
Yes, loads of fun.
Did he treat me like an idiot earlier?
Don't you know how to speak?
Are you in kindergarten?
Do you perhaps have a low IQ?
Yes, I understand.
We'll proceed as planned.
He did.
It's 5,000 won!
No way!
Shin-hyuk is next,
the lucky guy, Shin-hyuk!
-Get caught!
-Get caught!
That'll never happen.
Poong-ho is next
and we have 50,000 won riding on this.
Get 50,000 won, Poong-ho.
It's going to be me.
Here we go.
Get 30,000 won.
One, two, three, four, five, six, seven.
It's Han Seol's turn.
One, two, three, four...
What a shame.
I-gyeong is up.
So naturally, A-reum is bound to...
step in poop. You've stepped in poop!
Let's do it again, guys. Please.
Take this and go out to lunch.
Sir, are you buying us lunch?
Everyone was silent during the meeting,
but you're lively when it comes
to ridiculous games like this.
I'm giving this to you
so that you'll stop this nonsense,
have lunch, and get back to work.
I don't mind. I'll eat
whatever he buys for us.
But you owe the pot 30,000 won.
-What?
-Come on.
-Cough up 30,000 won!
-No way.
Come on!
Good morning!
Ma'am, you're here.
Bellissimo.
Ciao!
O sole mio.
Should we have dinner together?
Why? When did I ever need a reason?
Auntie wants to buy her nephew dinner.
Who cares if we're on the same team?
We act like we don't know each other
in the company anyway.
What?
All right.
I said, all right.
Then...
What a rude boy!
He's my one and only nephew
and he acts like I don't exist!
It's so frustrating!
Our new arrivals are over there.
Really?
I want to see all of them.
Here's what you wore earlier.
I'm not wearing that. Throw it away.
A son of Jinsung Group's CEO
is in our team?
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
-Yes, Ms. Cha.
-I need the delivery right away.
Yes, I understand.
Thank you.
I thought you were incapable,
but I see that you're blind too.
Was he talking down to me again?
Why is he trying to get on my nerves
since earlier today?
Does he take me for a fool?
Excuse me, Mr. Ji!
What was that?
Excuse me.
Mr. Ji.
Mr. Ji!
Blood...
Do you have something to say?
What?
Oh, yes.
I have a lot to say.
First off, I apologize for the mistake
I made at the set yesterday.
But I'm not here
because I want to be here either.
I was requested directly by your team
and I was transferred against my will.
Therefore, I didn't even have the time
to realize what my role is here,
and how I'm supposed to contribute
in the meetings.
But not knowing half of it,
you continue to criticize me
by saying that I waste oxygen,
and have poor eyesight,
and that I seem childish.
I find it all offensive!
What did you want to tell me?
Forget it then.
Mr. Ji!
Mr. Ji!
So, I...
I'm sorry about mistake I made
at the studio yesterday.
But...
You'll think I'm stupid if I keep quiet.
Also, this is unfair...
You see, I'm from Management Support--
Are you from overseas?
What?
No.
Then why do you stutter?
Do you have a speech impairment?
Why don't you gather your thoughts
and summarize it within three minutes?
I hate people who waste my time.
I understand that you're upset
because of my mistake yesterday.
I'm glad you know.
What?
Hold on.
What is your problem with me?
You're incapable and unprofessional,
but on top of that,
your name is Kim Hye-jin!
That name is too good for you!
Wherever you're from,
this is your team now.
Be a worthy teammate
or quit if you don't want the job.
Please! I'll fire you if you want me to.
Do you have a speech impairment?
I thought you were incapable,
but I see that you're blind too.
So leave.
You're wasting the oxygen in here.
He's no longer the sweet Sung-joon
that I used to know!
Forget those memories!
It doesn't get you paid!
First love, my ass!
You're just a stranger to me now!
Quit if you don't want the job.
I'll fire you if you want me to.
I'll fire you.
Fire me? You'll fire me?
I will never leave this company.
I won't let someone like you fire me!
He said he'll be back at around 2 p.m.
Wait a minute.
Move!
What?
What's this?
Mr. Boo, stop!
Did you have a nice lunch?
I'm sure that you did.
I'll see you again in three months!
Working in editing
must be really stressful.
Chief Editor Kim Ra-ra
is the chairman's sister,
so the son of Chairman Kim Tae-sup
is on our team.
The family deals in construction,
finance, distribution,
and it even owns a baseball team!
A member of our team is his son.
Don't tell me it's Kim Poong-ho.
Disgusting.
No, it can't be him.
Kim Jun-u?
Is it really him?
Yes, he always wears expensive clothes
and he looks rich.
Besides those two, who else...
Did you really go out to buy a new outfit?
Don't tell me it's Kim Shin-hyuk.
You're something.
Bravo.
He doesn't look wealthy at all.
Who is it then?
I need to snag him
before the word gets out
and some other girl goes after him!
Ciao!
Hi, cute Jun-u.
Coming!
Take my babies.
Gracias.
That's what I call a shopping spree.
My dear.
That reminds me. Please keep
your evening schedule open tonight.
We will have a company dinner
to welcome Mr. Ji here.
A very Most-esque party!
I don't have time tonight.
I'm busy.
Really? Then tomorrow--
Not tomorrow either, I have plans.
Really? The day after then?
Not for the time being.
Really? Then when?
Why don't you set aside some time?
It's my welcome dinner,
so just consider that we ate.
If you'd excuse me, I have a meeting.
Mr. Ji!
He must be really busy.
There's always another day.
We'll get together next time
in a very Most-esque style.
Did you see that?
Did you see how he treated
the chief editor?
He's Ji Sung-joon, the prick.
You got that right. The prick.
He acts like he was born a hotshot.
Everyone says he's all that,
but if you look at him closely,
he's not even that handsome.
Also, his personality is weird too.
He's a complete weirdo!
Is he a chicken breast or a scone?
Why is he so dry?
Does he think he's actor Choi Min-soo?
What's that crazy hourglass all about?
Gosh, my stomach hurts.
Hello?
Yes.
Sir, please let me explain.
Mr. Ji.
So...
What was that letter
and why did Ms. Kim go crazy earlier?
You'll have to promise me first.
The other team members must not find out
what I'm about to tell you.
In three months,
The Most Korea will be discontinued.
What? Discontinued? What do you mean?
The New York head office
has already made its decision.
The Most will not be circulated in Korea
after three months,
and the team will be
relegated to other departments.
That's...
What are you saying?
There is a way to save it though.
If we can become number one again
within three months,
publishing will continue,
and that's what I'm here to do.
I've researched about the team
before I arrived here.
They are all very distinct
and capable editors,
so we have a good chance to succeed.
I'm going to bring out the best from them.
In order to do so, you'll have to
leave everything in my hands.
If a magazine with
a history of 20 years is canceled,
our team will have a hard time
being accepted anywhere else.
I also won't have anywhere
to go back either.
Then proceed as we discussed.
I'll report back to the New York office.
Yes, we'll do that.
Did she really resign?
Ms. Min?
The guest in room 701
thanked us for the repairs
and sent us some snacks.
Okay, thank you.
What I asked you for earlier...
Kim Hye-jin!
Can you guess why I'm here now?
He was about to find out
and my heart dropped!
He can never find out!
Why are you so excited?
Whenever I see something I like,
I have to have it.
What's this? What are you doing here?
What kind of a person are you?
Are you an idiot?
Can't you do anything right?
How can you make
such a ridiculous mistake?
We're even.
How do you think it would have been
if you'd just met him that night?
About Ji Sung-joon...
Who I am is none of your business.
Go and apologize to the woman.
I'll give you three minutes.
Auntie!
Tell everyone what? You act like
you know Mr. Ji or something.
It's a secret!
Do you know who I am?
If you knew, you'd be shocked!
What? Say that again!
What did you just say?
I'm telling you that I'm Kim Hye-jin!
Kim Hye-jin!
Subtitle translation by Hyelim Park