Stove League (2019–…): Season 1, Episode 9 - Episode #1.9 - full transcript
THIS DRAMA IS FICTION
AND THE ELEMENTS OF THE STORY
HAVE NO RELATION TO REALITY
All right. Attention.
Stop what you're doing and gather around.
Hurry!
Director Kwon.
Everyone.
A colleague who occupied that room
in the corner over there
has left our company.
But Mr. Baek didn't lose face.
The process of recruiting Mr. Gil,
who tarnished our club's reputation,
and using his position to facilitate
corruption in recruitment
provide enough grounds for his dismissal.
Later. Go protest later.
There was no corruption involved.
Why is he bringing up
Gil Chang-ju's recruitment now?
Are you going to fight the owner's nephew
in front of everyone?
But this is all wrong.
Is justification more important?
The process is more important
at the company.
But we worried about Mr. Baek's future.
We allowed him to resign voluntarily
and give him his pay
until he finds another job.
He's quite a character.
Why is he saying that here?
Before we have a new general manager,
I'm sure your workload
will be more demanding,
but I ask of you to continue working hard.
We can fill in
the empty space of one person.
Where is the general manager?
I wouldn't
know.
It's unjust to hold him responsible
for Mr. Gil at this point.
And also, the recruitment process
of Baek Young-soo was fair.
Even Yoo Kyung-taek
knew him beforehand.
-They did know him, but--
-I understand, Ms. Lee.
Worry about getting the team
back on track.
I don't exactly know
what you say you're understanding.
I understand what you're feeling
about Mr. Baek.
So get out and worry about getting
the team back to normal.
Ms. Lee, you're
the temporary general manager.
Why me?
If I leave without being
able to understand what's going on,
I can't serve as interim general manager
or worry about getting
the team back on track.
Mr. Baek agreed to this compromise
and we are allowing
his brother to work here.
If you start to act like this,
Who do you think will see
the most damage if you do this?
What are you going to do
if his brother gets fired as well?
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
MR. BAEK
Your call could not be connected and...
Hello?
What?
No, it's not determined.
I'm going to handle it.
How did you know about what's
going on in our club?
What?
-Sir.
-Why?
Don't you have any companionship
for a colleague?
What kind of power do I have?
How does an article regarding
his voluntary resignation come out
ten minutes after he left?
-Unless you prepared in advance.
-That's what we do with the athletes.
That's what we do with the athletes.
Why can't we do that
with the general manager?
We can also
be fired like this.
If I didn't spread the news,
it could have happened to me.
Yes.
So you did it
because they told you to.
I'm going back to tell him.
Firing the general manager
like this is unjust.
The rest of you
are going to stay still, right?
I know the general manager isn't kind.
But when it came to his attitude
and skills,
is there anyone here who was disappointed?
Or
does anyone think this is just?
GENERAL MANAGER BAEK SEUNG-SOO
I'm busy.
You were here.
Why haven't you answered my calls?
Because I was busy.
Do you know what has happened?
You knew, but why are you here?
I'm trying to let go of what's on my mind.
Are you going to accept all of this?
You can leave or stay here quietly.
What do you want to do?
In this flash drive, I've put some data
because I thought
I'd be working here for a long time.
Please deliver it
to the new general manager.
Are you just going to quit like this?
To be honest,
seeing the Dreams get last place
without any awareness
of the severity, I once thought
of the team as full pigs.
But I don't think they go that far.
At times,
they work hard,
compared to what I expected
looking at them always getting last place.
Also, at times,
they showed that they were
willing to sweat and work hard.
And it was good to see.
And please be the interim general manager.
I don't want to.
You aren't my superior anymore.
Why should I listen to your order?
-You'll just be an interim one.
-Still.
If Director Kwon Kyung-min gives an order,
am I not allowed to even say no?
The only thing that I agreed on
with Director Kwon as I left was this.
It's Director Kwon's order.
It's also my last authority.
I have no feelings and attachment
to the Dreams.
I just worked hard because it was my job.
Now that I see it,
I think I should've done this
from the start.
He has done nothing wrong.
Why is he being relegated?
To a Korean wrestling team at that?
They thought that he's messed up
after his brother got injured.
He doesn't even have
any relation to sports.
Exactly.
I heard the Korean wrestling team
is breaking up soon.
You have other measures planned, right?
You have other plans, right?
I'm sure you'll return
and surprise everyone. Right?
I have no reason to do that.
I'll get my pay even without working.
You're not working just because of money.
I work because of money.
A person who works only for
money wouldn't work this hard.
Why did you give us hope
in the first place then?
There are people who does everything
to the extreme degree. And
I don't think I'll get a good result
just by working hard.
It never happened.
There have been good results.
You've been winning all this time.
Thank you for seeing me out on my way out.
The way the general manager handled things
was a bit rough.
What's rough about it?
He should know how to conform
to things in life.
He can't talk that way
in front of the director.
But
does he work all right?
Yes, he's good.
If he's good, he should be
working in another franchise.
-We knew about it when we hired him.
-Yes. Even so,
when things turned out to be like this,
shouldn't he have
decided to quit together?
Let's get back. We should get to work.
I mean, what's the reason he's still here
when he knows
-how we feel about this?
-I said, let's get back!
Let me get to work.
You...
We're here to discuss the Rule 5 draft.
As you all know,
Mr. Baek has quit.
Poor him. Why did he have
to deal with it that way?
He started all of this.
What do we do now?
My gosh.
I'll be in charge of the matter
temporarily.
I brought the coaches to hear
about the players.
You should decide
on the 40-man roster first.
Here's the list of our players I've made.
Why isn't Yoo Sung-gu on the list?
He's been first string for years.
He took an active part
as a mop-up player last year.
His ERA has been similar every year,
whereas his left on base percentage
increased.
Among the candidates
to make it to the list,
the strategy analysis team recommends
these players.
This is a bit strange.
Hey, Kyung-taek.
Are you trying to show
that you're working?
This goes against common sense
in the field.
No, it goes against the opinions
of the coaching staff.
And
please refrain from speaking so casually
if you're not the manager.
You don't get to do that
just because you're my superior.
But you...
Who are you?
He's in charge of data
in the strategy analysis team.
Oh, the general manager's brother?
His name is Baek Young-soo.
He's worked
for a baseball column website...
That's all right.
I'm sick of hearing that.
Then he should keep writing columns.
Are we supposed to listen to
his orders then?
This is a mess.
Excuse me.
I don't think even Mr. Baek would
have done this.
I like
that you're trying new things,
but I'm not sure about this.
Good meeting, everyone.
You must be taken aback
by what happened suddenly.
My brother called me.
He said he'd kill me if I quit.
Does he say those things to his brother?
In situations like these, I feel
like he still doesn't know me yet.
Why would I quit?
If we were to both walk out of here,
we'd look like trash.
A guy who hired his younger brother
and quit after he got caught,
and another guy
who coveted someone else's position.
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
ROBERT GIL
The president left work.
-When?
-Just a moment ago.
Mr. Gil?
-Yes?
-It is you.
The one who was naturalized.
-Who are you?
-I'm the acting owner of the club.
-Are you the one that fired Mr. Baek?
-Yes.
Please retract it.
Oh, my.
With what authority do you say that?
It was all my fault.
I was careless during the interview and...
And?
I've lived a wrongful life.
I've lived a wrongful life,
and Mr. Baek is paying for it.
It seems like you're indebted to Mr. Baek.
Let me suggest a better way.
When the season begins,
play baseball really well.
That's how you repay it.
Then
will you bring back Mr. Baek?
No.
In the future,
you can look back and think, "He was
a pretty good general manager."
Wouldn't that be enough?
Let's go.
In this flash drive,
I've put some data because I thought
I'd be working here for a long time.
Please deliver it
to the new general manager.
LEAGUE ANALYSIS AND PLANS
COACHING STAFF ANALYSIS
PROPOSAL OF THE DREAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN KPB 2020
PROPOSAL OF THE DREAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN THE 2020 SEASON
PROPOSAL OF THE DREAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN THE 2020 SEASON
INCOMING CALL
What's up?
What is it?
I almost gave up,
but when I opened this flash drive,
I had to come.
Is there a problem with it?
You may just refer to it.
For someone to quit so easily,
you had a dream too big.
It's a plan to win.
Everything in that USB stick...
Yes.
Is there anyone who works
without establishing such a goal?
I know we don't speak kindly
to each other,
but I thought we had built camaraderie.
We'll work with you.
Resume your seat, General Manager Baek.
Don't call me the general manager.
Just call me Baek Seung-soo.
Just ask for our help, please.
We can only do something
if you have the will.
No.
Do what you can for the Dreams.
You're so...
I have been
guaranteed my salary.
Why would you say something so pathetic?
It's the perfect time
for me to look for other jobs
while being guaranteed my salary.
The Dreams is a team that you love.
You once called the Dreams
full pigs, right?
Don't be ridiculous.
That was when I...
I know you're a capable man.
But you're only good at solving
problems before your eyes.
A pig can also
eat the food before its eyes well.
Insulting me won't change my mind.
I wasn't capable of doing so,
but I had a certain goal
of making the Dreams a strong team.
What is your goal?
Is it your salary?
Yes.
I merely came to the Dreams
since they offered me a high salary.
Is it wrong to consider money important?
So you've fulfilled your goal.
My goal is
in my hands to fulfill now.
Thank you for letting me
have big dreams even for a while.
Baek Seung-soo.
What are you doing, Mom?
Can't you see?
Go wash your hands
and help me gut these anchovies.
What was your goal?
It wasn't to take out the guts
of anchovies, at least.
-Then how did you end up like this?
-Because gutted anchovies are pricey.
I mean,
why did you give up on your goal in life?
Are you going to take the guts out or not?
EUNHYERO MEDICAL CENTER
PANTRY
-Let's go out.
-Okay.
Try some.
I ate on my way.
Are you sure?
Why didn't you eat dinner until now?
Kyung-chul's dad offered me
some rice cakes.
I didn't have an appetite because of it.
I'll come more often from now on.
Is something wrong?
I just
got fired.
I thought it was something serious.
This is serious.
It's not serious
as long as you're healthy and sound.
You got fired, so why didn't you get
some rest instead of coming here?
When would I come
if not at a time like this?
I'm telling you.
I came here to rest.
That's why I came.
APPROVAL NEEDED
This needs to be approved
by the general manager,
but is it right that I give this to you?
Yes, I'll take a look at it.
GENERAL MANAGER: LEE SE-YOUNG
This one is from the PR team.
What?
He seems to find it difficult
to be around you
after getting a scolding from you.
You don't need to.
Hold on. What is that?
I need the approval
of the manager on this.
I'll take a look at it if it's
regarding the operations team.
Do you have a death wish?
-What?
-You aren't experienced enough
to check what needs the approval
of the manager?
You even skipped lunch because of work.
I'm eating the sandwich you gave me.
Thanks for your concern,
but don't be presumptuous.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Just do your job.
Seung-soo.
Seung-soo.
Yes.
You must be tired.
No, it's because I drove here.
-You should go see your father.
-Right.
Let's go, Mother.
Seung-soo is here.
You brat.
You came after such a long time,
so he forgot your face.
Father.
I'm here.
He will be back to his senses
later in the afternoon.
We've received a list of players
who we can pick from other clubs
in the Rule 5 draft.
Please take a look at it first.
Just go with Shin Min-kwang.
The middle relief pitcher of the Pelicans.
-And Cha Dong-joo.
-Shin Min-kwang is better.
As for that player, his performances
are getting worse steadily
after his surgery four years ago.
His strength is his fastball, but
its spin rate is dropping more and more.
We should lower our expectations
this year.
I rather recommend Kim Se-in of the Whales
who sometimes play as a replacement.
His defense rate is a bit high,
but if you look at his performances at--
Why did you call us here
if you were going to be like this?
We invited you over
so we could share opinions.
Not to write down your opinions.
It's absurd to dispute our opinions
with computer results
like records and performances.
And you. Have you seen players
throw a ball from up close?
Forget that talk about the spin rate.
Can you take their ball
on the batter's box?
What are you doing?
I'm okay, ma'am.
Ms. Lee. I think it's better we just go.
Yes, if you're going to talk like this.
When you
made mistakes when plotting your strategy,
changing pitchers, or using replacements,
-did we ever criticize you?
-Why you little...
I have agreed with his opinion.
Say that I haven't seen players
from up close!
Hey!
You're crossing the line.
Coaches.
Please leave.
Let us hear who you'll pick before we go.
No, which position will you pick?
Tell them.
In terms of positions,
we're planning to pick three outfielders.
You're terribly bad at your work.
Are you clueless about what kind
of position we need
unless we tell you?
If so, listen to us, you jerks.
You agreed with this?
-Yes.
-Impressive.
We'll go.
Well,
the others might figure out
our plan too easily.
So we're thinking of picking
skilled players, not needed players.
We'll use those players as trade cards.
There are good outfielders
on the list this time.
If you look at the two rounds,
the franchises that need outfielders
have what we really want.
They have strong backup pitchers
and backup infielders.
According to the recent trend in trading,
franchises are more drastic
in trading backup players
instead of major players.
There's also a recent example.
Kim Eun-dong was the third-rank
outfielder of the Sabers,
but he became a key player
of the Red Hawks.
THE VIEW POINT OF THE RULE 5 DRAFT
WITH VARIOUS NEW STRATEGIES
THE RULE 5 DRAFT HAS BEEN
INTRODUCED IN 2011.
A person who works only for
money wouldn't work this hard.
Why did you give us hope
in the first place?
It's a plan to win.
Everything in that USB stick...
You made it to win the league.
2019 KPB DRAFT
Today, we won't lose more than two players
and pick the players on our list. Got it?
Got it.
Then, let's pray to the god
each of us believes in. Go.
-Please help the Dreams
-Give us strength...
pick the players we want...
-Let's go.
-Okay.
2019 KPB DRAFT
-Please check this for me.
-Okay.
Gosh. It must've already begun.
What has begun?
Why do you worry about the Rule 5 draft?
I don't worry about it.
Even if we pick decent players,
it won't change anything.
But it'd be nice if the results
come out well
as it's the first event since
the manager left.
2019 KPB DRAFT
-Hello, Ms. Lee.
-Hello.
Anyway, what happened to Mr. Baek?
Well, it just went that way.
Of course, it's not something
we should put my nose into,
but I feel sorry for him.
He doesn't even answer his phone.
He will when he's ready.
You can talk to him then.
-Right. And...
-Yes?
Are you going to use
Jang Il-sun and Lee Han-ju?
That's why we picked them.
But if the Vikings want them...
Goodness. Come on. Again?
You're no different from Mr. Baek.
Everyone knows you picked them
to trade out.
Still, we should meet
at the negotiation table later.
Sure.
Oh, he is...
Yes.
This is Baek Young-soo, who played
the most pivotal role today.
Then, I'll see you later.
Congratulations.
Goodbye.
-Yes!
-Yes!
2019 KPB DRAFT
Me too.
ALL EXPERTS SAY THE DREAMS
ARE THE WINNER OF THE RULE 5 DRAFT.
-We didn't lose any players
-Right!
and picked two hitters and one pitcher
we can use right away.
Right!
-So, everything here is on me...
-If you don't have a death wish, sit down.
I will.
You all worked hard
in this adverse situation.
We don't know what awaits us,
but let's prepare passionately
for the coming season
so the Dreams can play until it gets cold!
You did a great job. Help yourself.
Thank you.
Dig in.
Right. Young-soo,
I'm not sure if I can ask you this.
You can't.
It's about Mr. Baek.
He takes photos of food every time
he eats. Why does he do that?
That is
to send to Mom.
Come on. That's not funny.
Isn't it to send to his girlfriend?
Why?
I thought you've been eating
well these days,
but why do you look even leaner?
You want me to stop nagging, right?
No, please go ahead.
And you don't need to send photos anymore.
But I'll keep sending them.
He feels relieved when Mom worries
about him eating well.
Okay. Keep sending them.
Never miss a single time.
"Mom is still doing fine."
"She's in good condition
that she even worries about us."
That's how he assures it
by sending those pictures.
By the way,
how long do you plan to stay here?
I just want to rest a bit longer.
If you want to rest, do it somewhere else.
You can go on a trip
or stay at your place.
If you stay at rock bottom
too long, you can't get back up.
It's time to return and work hard.
I still get paid even though I don't work.
And there's nothing to do
even if I go back.
But I don't want you to stay here.
He thinks he's responsible for my injury
because he made me do baseball.
But that was an accident.
When I got injured,
our father had a stroke.
Seung-soo thinks he's to blame
for that too.
He quietly quit
so that he could get his salary.
And it's not like him.
But considering the situation
he's in, he had no choice.
He can never save enough money
to pay for the medical bills.
He paid Father's medical bills alone
and even paid my tuition
as he wanted me to have
a decent and comfortable job.
After our father had a stroke,
the company he'd been working
suggested he should retire.
Why did it do that?
He was totally out of his mind,
and anyone could tell.
They thought he'd cause big trouble.
CONGRATULATIONS
ON WINNING THE TEAM COMPETITION
So even though he knew nothing
about Korean wrestling,
they sent him to a Korean wrestling club
that was about to be disbanded.
And that's how he started
his career in this field.
5H SHINHEUNG CONSTRUCTION
KOREAN WRESTING TEAM
In the meantime,
I'd been sponging off of him
up until now.
Then, all his teams were disbanded,
and no one ever defended Mr. Baek.
No one...
Come with me.
Get your hand off.
I don't know what humiliation is
since I have no honor to lose.
Are you the same?
Read it.
Check how the news coverage
ruined an innocent guy's life
with your own eyes.
Do you want me to cover this?
I just edited the interview
with Gil Chang-ju a little.
-About Baek Young-soo, other newspapers--
-I know.
We'll hold a press conference for this.
You'd better think
about what you can do about this.
They're here.
Thank you for your presence
despite your busy schedule.
We're here
to explain the rumor about
the Dreams' illicit recruitment.
That's why we invited you here.
We were not aware
that the applicant was the brother
of General Manager Baek
before we interviewed him.
Also, General Manager Baek
gave him the lowest points.
However, I and the strategy
analysis team leader gave him full marks.
We recruited the applicant
with the highest points
according to the regulations.
And that is
how the controversy was triggered.
What was the purpose
of the press conference? Huh?
You. Why bring those busy reporters and--
I merely got back
the reputation of our club.
It's all over
with Baek Seung-soo's resignation!
It was not a matter for which
someone had to take responsibility.
And revealing the truth was
more important to me.
What?
You're so...
Father, I'll come by next time.
Have some coffee
when you feel sleepy while driving.
Yes.
Why didn't you come
with your wife and the baby?
What are you talking about?
Go ahead, Seung-soo.
There's going to be traffic.
Hasn't she given birth yet?
Let's go.
Go on now.
Yes.
OPERATING ROOM
I'm sorry.
Is Mom doing okay with Dad?
Yes.
I should visit them once.
I've only been calling them.
You've done well.
What?
I'm not going to tell you again.
This is Kim Young-chae
of Baseball Is Life.
Yesterday, the Rule 5 draft
that happens every two years was held.
People have been saying
that the Dreams is the winner
of the Rule 5 draft.
Their fans seem very satisfied
with the result.
We predicted that the Dreams would
be filling the positions
-that they're weak on.
-Yes.
But surprisingly, they designated
the star players that we weren't
expecting to be named
instead of focusing
on their weak positions.
Along with Kang Doo-ki and Kim Kwan-sik,
we've been told that Gil Chang-ju is
throwing some strong pitches.
People are saying that they have
become a solid team.
The person who had contributed
the most in this Rule 5 draft is
known to be an acquaintance
of Baek Seung-soo
that was recently recruited.
According to the news we've just received,
the analyst was
a columnist specializing
in dealing with data
on a certain baseball website
under the pen name of Robinson.
THE SHOCKING CAREER
OF BAEK SEUNG-SOO'S YOUNGER BROTHER
BAEK SEUNG-SOO'S LITTLE BROTHER WAS
SURROUNDED BY THE CONTROVERSY.
IT'S ROBINSON OF HEAT CHANGES
EVERYTHING, EVEN BASEBALL.
THIS IS DONATING TALENT,
NOT WRONGFUL EMPLOYMENT.
-IT'S A BASEBALL FAMILY.
-IS ROBINSON THAT GOOD?
-COME BACK, BAEK SEUNG-SOO.
-DID YOU REALLY HIRE ROBINSON?
-WELL, YOU HAVE TO HIRE ROBINSON.
-WHO TOLD HIM TO RESIGN?
Hello?
Yes.
Yes.
All right.
Yes.
I'd like to apologize once again
that you had to be criticized
for a mistake that we made
during the process of editing.
No, it's fine.
I heard you have something
that you'd like to say
on our program.
Yes.
It's because Baseball Is Life is
the program that most baseball fans watch.
Until now, I have given
the sense of deprivation
to a lot of people due to the issue
with my nationality and everything else.
And I've worried a lot of people.
I decided to stop being a coward.
I've talked to the Military
Manpower Administration,
and they told me I could recover
my nationality after this season
by joining the army
as an active-duty soldier.
I'll commit to the Dreams this season,
and enlist in the army
to become a proud husband
and a proud father.
A proud father?
We had a son recently.
Congratulations.
In fact, Mr. Baek and I had concluded
that I should join the army
and recover my nationality after a season.
I feel sorry
and grateful
to General Manager Baek.
The solutions are improvements
in the downtown duty-free shop,
improvements in the business hotel,
and changing the locations
of the luxury brands.
CHAIRMAN
Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Then why haven't you showed your intention
of enlisting in the army
at the press conference?
If you had at the time, public opinion
wouldn't have gotten this bad.
I wasn't brave enough.
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER BAEK SEUNG-SOO
I also needed some time to think.
There is absolutely no fault
on General Manager Baek.
Hello?
What's going on?
Why would Mr. Gil join the army?
Let's meet up first.
Yes, I'll send you the address.
I'll see you there.
Are you seeing someone? What does he do?
-He's unemployed.
-Unemployed?
That's a bit...
Is he an earnest man?
Fine. At least you're seeing someone
even though he's unemployed.
How did this happen?
I found out at the same time as you did.
What's going to happen to his family
if he suddenly joins the army?
For the sake of Gil Chang-ju,
it's not such a bad decision.
He must have
wanted to be an honorable father.
But do you think that was the only reason?
Just for a little bit,
don't you think he would have
not wanted to let you go
by yourself?
Please come back.
Are you saying I can come back
now that Mr. Gil is going away?
If you think about it rationally,
he's merely joining the army
a bit later than others.
Instead of feeling guilty about it,
feel responsible for our team,
and come back.
Will my return make any changes?
Why do you think
we've always been in the last place?
Every time we try to seize
the opportunity,
the same opportunity
always dragged us down.
Whenever we even think
of having some hope,
our hope vanished right away.
We didn't have someone to prepare for it
or prevent it from happening.
So do you think I can
prepare for it and prevent it
if I come back?
No.
I only want you to assist us.
Because we'll also give our best.
What?
Would you make it a bloody fight
by having me tell everyone
that you laid off a competent
general manager due to a discord?
Or,
would you rather tell people that
you suggested convalescence
with a guaranteed salary to
the manager whose health failed,
but he came back as he felt
responsible for his team?
Please choose.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Why should I make such a choice?
Aren't you conscious
of what the locals think?
Aren't your profits based on the locals
and consumer goods
that are used in everyday life?
I wouldn't want to cause
damage to the firm
that's more costly than running
a baseball team.
Hey.
The public opinion is criticizing you
-for wrongful employment and--
-But this office looks really nice.
Don't you have Internet here?
Or are you pretending to be
ignorant of the public opinion?
Baek Seung-soo.
You were glad to leave when I told you
I'd guarantee your salary.
What's up with all this fuss now?
What do you want?
I just want to do what I came here for.
Winning the league.
You're crazy.
Listen carefully.
The chairman has called me anyway.
He wants you back.
But
I'm going to disobey him
for the first time in my life.
You know, I have a strong pride.
Stronger than you can imagine.
DREAMS
Surprise.
What on earth?
He could have said something.
Well, I guess he's full
just to see us eat...
He can't see us eat
if he goes in his office like that.
He also has a lot of work to do.
I mean, we tried so hard
to make him return.
He's so weird.
I apologize.
No.
That's not it.
I said it because I consider you
as our colleague.
It's not that I forgot
about your presence.
Congratulations, Mr. Baek.
Come in.
-Mr. Baek.
-Yes?
We'd like to hold a get-together
to celebrate your comeback today.
I can't make it. I have a lot
of work waiting to be done.
It's to celebrate your comeback,
but you won't be there.
Okay.
-Look.
-Yes?
Tell them I appreciate it.
Okay.
I'll make sure to do that.
I bought coffee beans
from my friend's store.
It tastes much better
than the one made with cat feces.
Thank you.
Mr. Baek came back like that.
I'm worried if you are okay.
Oh, that.
The chairman wanted him back anyway.
The chairman?
But why are you in such a great mood?
Find a general manager who is stupider,
but more obedient than Baek Seung-soo.
But Mr. Baek returned.
He signed a new contract.
SALARY CONTRACT
THE CONTRACTEE WILL RESIGN VOLUNTARILY
ON MARCH 28TH, THE DAY OF OPENING GAME.
Resign voluntarily?
How should I stand
seeing his face until spring?
He said he's very grateful to us!
For Mr. Baek's comeback,
-cheers.
-Cheers.
Can you believe you wrote
that article in ten minutes?
Let's drink a couple shot.
-Here.
-Oh, thank you.
Of all the days I've seen you,
you look the happiest today.
On a day like today,
I wish my brother enjoys it too.
Enjoy what?
The feeling that there are people
who protect him.
He isn't someone who has to protect
others all the time.
I wish he enjoys that feeling.
Mr. Baek.
I heard you came back.
Why did you do that?
-It was the right thing to do.
-You're a father.
You've got one more in your family
to be responsible for.
The first thing you would do
is to leave your family's side
for two years?
It's not like we're in the States.
My wife's parents
and my family are here in Korea.
I'm getting paid thanks to you too.
That is ridiculous.
You're responsible for your family.
Mr. Baek.
All my family
is so grateful to you.
My wife agreed on this too.
Mr. Baek.
I gave him my consent.
I told him to do it for sure.
He is our treasure.
Would you like to try holding him?
I can't...
hold babies.
He's beautiful.
Then hold him once.
I'm about to feel bad now.
Can someone like me
dare to hold a baby?
AND THE ELEMENTS OF THE STORY
HAVE NO RELATION TO REALITY
All right. Attention.
Stop what you're doing and gather around.
Hurry!
Director Kwon.
Everyone.
A colleague who occupied that room
in the corner over there
has left our company.
But Mr. Baek didn't lose face.
The process of recruiting Mr. Gil,
who tarnished our club's reputation,
and using his position to facilitate
corruption in recruitment
provide enough grounds for his dismissal.
Later. Go protest later.
There was no corruption involved.
Why is he bringing up
Gil Chang-ju's recruitment now?
Are you going to fight the owner's nephew
in front of everyone?
But this is all wrong.
Is justification more important?
The process is more important
at the company.
But we worried about Mr. Baek's future.
We allowed him to resign voluntarily
and give him his pay
until he finds another job.
He's quite a character.
Why is he saying that here?
Before we have a new general manager,
I'm sure your workload
will be more demanding,
but I ask of you to continue working hard.
We can fill in
the empty space of one person.
Where is the general manager?
I wouldn't
know.
It's unjust to hold him responsible
for Mr. Gil at this point.
And also, the recruitment process
of Baek Young-soo was fair.
Even Yoo Kyung-taek
knew him beforehand.
-They did know him, but--
-I understand, Ms. Lee.
Worry about getting the team
back on track.
I don't exactly know
what you say you're understanding.
I understand what you're feeling
about Mr. Baek.
So get out and worry about getting
the team back to normal.
Ms. Lee, you're
the temporary general manager.
Why me?
If I leave without being
able to understand what's going on,
I can't serve as interim general manager
or worry about getting
the team back on track.
Mr. Baek agreed to this compromise
and we are allowing
his brother to work here.
If you start to act like this,
Who do you think will see
the most damage if you do this?
What are you going to do
if his brother gets fired as well?
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
MR. BAEK
Your call could not be connected and...
Hello?
What?
No, it's not determined.
I'm going to handle it.
How did you know about what's
going on in our club?
What?
-Sir.
-Why?
Don't you have any companionship
for a colleague?
What kind of power do I have?
How does an article regarding
his voluntary resignation come out
ten minutes after he left?
-Unless you prepared in advance.
-That's what we do with the athletes.
That's what we do with the athletes.
Why can't we do that
with the general manager?
We can also
be fired like this.
If I didn't spread the news,
it could have happened to me.
Yes.
So you did it
because they told you to.
I'm going back to tell him.
Firing the general manager
like this is unjust.
The rest of you
are going to stay still, right?
I know the general manager isn't kind.
But when it came to his attitude
and skills,
is there anyone here who was disappointed?
Or
does anyone think this is just?
GENERAL MANAGER BAEK SEUNG-SOO
I'm busy.
You were here.
Why haven't you answered my calls?
Because I was busy.
Do you know what has happened?
You knew, but why are you here?
I'm trying to let go of what's on my mind.
Are you going to accept all of this?
You can leave or stay here quietly.
What do you want to do?
In this flash drive, I've put some data
because I thought
I'd be working here for a long time.
Please deliver it
to the new general manager.
Are you just going to quit like this?
To be honest,
seeing the Dreams get last place
without any awareness
of the severity, I once thought
of the team as full pigs.
But I don't think they go that far.
At times,
they work hard,
compared to what I expected
looking at them always getting last place.
Also, at times,
they showed that they were
willing to sweat and work hard.
And it was good to see.
And please be the interim general manager.
I don't want to.
You aren't my superior anymore.
Why should I listen to your order?
-You'll just be an interim one.
-Still.
If Director Kwon Kyung-min gives an order,
am I not allowed to even say no?
The only thing that I agreed on
with Director Kwon as I left was this.
It's Director Kwon's order.
It's also my last authority.
I have no feelings and attachment
to the Dreams.
I just worked hard because it was my job.
Now that I see it,
I think I should've done this
from the start.
He has done nothing wrong.
Why is he being relegated?
To a Korean wrestling team at that?
They thought that he's messed up
after his brother got injured.
He doesn't even have
any relation to sports.
Exactly.
I heard the Korean wrestling team
is breaking up soon.
You have other measures planned, right?
You have other plans, right?
I'm sure you'll return
and surprise everyone. Right?
I have no reason to do that.
I'll get my pay even without working.
You're not working just because of money.
I work because of money.
A person who works only for
money wouldn't work this hard.
Why did you give us hope
in the first place then?
There are people who does everything
to the extreme degree. And
I don't think I'll get a good result
just by working hard.
It never happened.
There have been good results.
You've been winning all this time.
Thank you for seeing me out on my way out.
The way the general manager handled things
was a bit rough.
What's rough about it?
He should know how to conform
to things in life.
He can't talk that way
in front of the director.
But
does he work all right?
Yes, he's good.
If he's good, he should be
working in another franchise.
-We knew about it when we hired him.
-Yes. Even so,
when things turned out to be like this,
shouldn't he have
decided to quit together?
Let's get back. We should get to work.
I mean, what's the reason he's still here
when he knows
-how we feel about this?
-I said, let's get back!
Let me get to work.
You...
We're here to discuss the Rule 5 draft.
As you all know,
Mr. Baek has quit.
Poor him. Why did he have
to deal with it that way?
He started all of this.
What do we do now?
My gosh.
I'll be in charge of the matter
temporarily.
I brought the coaches to hear
about the players.
You should decide
on the 40-man roster first.
Here's the list of our players I've made.
Why isn't Yoo Sung-gu on the list?
He's been first string for years.
He took an active part
as a mop-up player last year.
His ERA has been similar every year,
whereas his left on base percentage
increased.
Among the candidates
to make it to the list,
the strategy analysis team recommends
these players.
This is a bit strange.
Hey, Kyung-taek.
Are you trying to show
that you're working?
This goes against common sense
in the field.
No, it goes against the opinions
of the coaching staff.
And
please refrain from speaking so casually
if you're not the manager.
You don't get to do that
just because you're my superior.
But you...
Who are you?
He's in charge of data
in the strategy analysis team.
Oh, the general manager's brother?
His name is Baek Young-soo.
He's worked
for a baseball column website...
That's all right.
I'm sick of hearing that.
Then he should keep writing columns.
Are we supposed to listen to
his orders then?
This is a mess.
Excuse me.
I don't think even Mr. Baek would
have done this.
I like
that you're trying new things,
but I'm not sure about this.
Good meeting, everyone.
You must be taken aback
by what happened suddenly.
My brother called me.
He said he'd kill me if I quit.
Does he say those things to his brother?
In situations like these, I feel
like he still doesn't know me yet.
Why would I quit?
If we were to both walk out of here,
we'd look like trash.
A guy who hired his younger brother
and quit after he got caught,
and another guy
who coveted someone else's position.
PRESIDENT'S OFFICE
ROBERT GIL
The president left work.
-When?
-Just a moment ago.
Mr. Gil?
-Yes?
-It is you.
The one who was naturalized.
-Who are you?
-I'm the acting owner of the club.
-Are you the one that fired Mr. Baek?
-Yes.
Please retract it.
Oh, my.
With what authority do you say that?
It was all my fault.
I was careless during the interview and...
And?
I've lived a wrongful life.
I've lived a wrongful life,
and Mr. Baek is paying for it.
It seems like you're indebted to Mr. Baek.
Let me suggest a better way.
When the season begins,
play baseball really well.
That's how you repay it.
Then
will you bring back Mr. Baek?
No.
In the future,
you can look back and think, "He was
a pretty good general manager."
Wouldn't that be enough?
Let's go.
In this flash drive,
I've put some data because I thought
I'd be working here for a long time.
Please deliver it
to the new general manager.
LEAGUE ANALYSIS AND PLANS
COACHING STAFF ANALYSIS
PROPOSAL OF THE DREAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN KPB 2020
PROPOSAL OF THE DREAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN THE 2020 SEASON
PROPOSAL OF THE DREAMS CHAMPIONSHIP
IN THE 2020 SEASON
INCOMING CALL
What's up?
What is it?
I almost gave up,
but when I opened this flash drive,
I had to come.
Is there a problem with it?
You may just refer to it.
For someone to quit so easily,
you had a dream too big.
It's a plan to win.
Everything in that USB stick...
Yes.
Is there anyone who works
without establishing such a goal?
I know we don't speak kindly
to each other,
but I thought we had built camaraderie.
We'll work with you.
Resume your seat, General Manager Baek.
Don't call me the general manager.
Just call me Baek Seung-soo.
Just ask for our help, please.
We can only do something
if you have the will.
No.
Do what you can for the Dreams.
You're so...
I have been
guaranteed my salary.
Why would you say something so pathetic?
It's the perfect time
for me to look for other jobs
while being guaranteed my salary.
The Dreams is a team that you love.
You once called the Dreams
full pigs, right?
Don't be ridiculous.
That was when I...
I know you're a capable man.
But you're only good at solving
problems before your eyes.
A pig can also
eat the food before its eyes well.
Insulting me won't change my mind.
I wasn't capable of doing so,
but I had a certain goal
of making the Dreams a strong team.
What is your goal?
Is it your salary?
Yes.
I merely came to the Dreams
since they offered me a high salary.
Is it wrong to consider money important?
So you've fulfilled your goal.
My goal is
in my hands to fulfill now.
Thank you for letting me
have big dreams even for a while.
Baek Seung-soo.
What are you doing, Mom?
Can't you see?
Go wash your hands
and help me gut these anchovies.
What was your goal?
It wasn't to take out the guts
of anchovies, at least.
-Then how did you end up like this?
-Because gutted anchovies are pricey.
I mean,
why did you give up on your goal in life?
Are you going to take the guts out or not?
EUNHYERO MEDICAL CENTER
PANTRY
-Let's go out.
-Okay.
Try some.
I ate on my way.
Are you sure?
Why didn't you eat dinner until now?
Kyung-chul's dad offered me
some rice cakes.
I didn't have an appetite because of it.
I'll come more often from now on.
Is something wrong?
I just
got fired.
I thought it was something serious.
This is serious.
It's not serious
as long as you're healthy and sound.
You got fired, so why didn't you get
some rest instead of coming here?
When would I come
if not at a time like this?
I'm telling you.
I came here to rest.
That's why I came.
APPROVAL NEEDED
This needs to be approved
by the general manager,
but is it right that I give this to you?
Yes, I'll take a look at it.
GENERAL MANAGER: LEE SE-YOUNG
This one is from the PR team.
What?
He seems to find it difficult
to be around you
after getting a scolding from you.
You don't need to.
Hold on. What is that?
I need the approval
of the manager on this.
I'll take a look at it if it's
regarding the operations team.
Do you have a death wish?
-What?
-You aren't experienced enough
to check what needs the approval
of the manager?
You even skipped lunch because of work.
I'm eating the sandwich you gave me.
Thanks for your concern,
but don't be presumptuous.
Is there anything I can help you with?
Just do your job.
Seung-soo.
Seung-soo.
Yes.
You must be tired.
No, it's because I drove here.
-You should go see your father.
-Right.
Let's go, Mother.
Seung-soo is here.
You brat.
You came after such a long time,
so he forgot your face.
Father.
I'm here.
He will be back to his senses
later in the afternoon.
We've received a list of players
who we can pick from other clubs
in the Rule 5 draft.
Please take a look at it first.
Just go with Shin Min-kwang.
The middle relief pitcher of the Pelicans.
-And Cha Dong-joo.
-Shin Min-kwang is better.
As for that player, his performances
are getting worse steadily
after his surgery four years ago.
His strength is his fastball, but
its spin rate is dropping more and more.
We should lower our expectations
this year.
I rather recommend Kim Se-in of the Whales
who sometimes play as a replacement.
His defense rate is a bit high,
but if you look at his performances at--
Why did you call us here
if you were going to be like this?
We invited you over
so we could share opinions.
Not to write down your opinions.
It's absurd to dispute our opinions
with computer results
like records and performances.
And you. Have you seen players
throw a ball from up close?
Forget that talk about the spin rate.
Can you take their ball
on the batter's box?
What are you doing?
I'm okay, ma'am.
Ms. Lee. I think it's better we just go.
Yes, if you're going to talk like this.
When you
made mistakes when plotting your strategy,
changing pitchers, or using replacements,
-did we ever criticize you?
-Why you little...
I have agreed with his opinion.
Say that I haven't seen players
from up close!
Hey!
You're crossing the line.
Coaches.
Please leave.
Let us hear who you'll pick before we go.
No, which position will you pick?
Tell them.
In terms of positions,
we're planning to pick three outfielders.
You're terribly bad at your work.
Are you clueless about what kind
of position we need
unless we tell you?
If so, listen to us, you jerks.
You agreed with this?
-Yes.
-Impressive.
We'll go.
Well,
the others might figure out
our plan too easily.
So we're thinking of picking
skilled players, not needed players.
We'll use those players as trade cards.
There are good outfielders
on the list this time.
If you look at the two rounds,
the franchises that need outfielders
have what we really want.
They have strong backup pitchers
and backup infielders.
According to the recent trend in trading,
franchises are more drastic
in trading backup players
instead of major players.
There's also a recent example.
Kim Eun-dong was the third-rank
outfielder of the Sabers,
but he became a key player
of the Red Hawks.
THE VIEW POINT OF THE RULE 5 DRAFT
WITH VARIOUS NEW STRATEGIES
THE RULE 5 DRAFT HAS BEEN
INTRODUCED IN 2011.
A person who works only for
money wouldn't work this hard.
Why did you give us hope
in the first place?
It's a plan to win.
Everything in that USB stick...
You made it to win the league.
2019 KPB DRAFT
Today, we won't lose more than two players
and pick the players on our list. Got it?
Got it.
Then, let's pray to the god
each of us believes in. Go.
-Please help the Dreams
-Give us strength...
pick the players we want...
-Let's go.
-Okay.
2019 KPB DRAFT
-Please check this for me.
-Okay.
Gosh. It must've already begun.
What has begun?
Why do you worry about the Rule 5 draft?
I don't worry about it.
Even if we pick decent players,
it won't change anything.
But it'd be nice if the results
come out well
as it's the first event since
the manager left.
2019 KPB DRAFT
-Hello, Ms. Lee.
-Hello.
Anyway, what happened to Mr. Baek?
Well, it just went that way.
Of course, it's not something
we should put my nose into,
but I feel sorry for him.
He doesn't even answer his phone.
He will when he's ready.
You can talk to him then.
-Right. And...
-Yes?
Are you going to use
Jang Il-sun and Lee Han-ju?
That's why we picked them.
But if the Vikings want them...
Goodness. Come on. Again?
You're no different from Mr. Baek.
Everyone knows you picked them
to trade out.
Still, we should meet
at the negotiation table later.
Sure.
Oh, he is...
Yes.
This is Baek Young-soo, who played
the most pivotal role today.
Then, I'll see you later.
Congratulations.
Goodbye.
-Yes!
-Yes!
2019 KPB DRAFT
Me too.
ALL EXPERTS SAY THE DREAMS
ARE THE WINNER OF THE RULE 5 DRAFT.
-We didn't lose any players
-Right!
and picked two hitters and one pitcher
we can use right away.
Right!
-So, everything here is on me...
-If you don't have a death wish, sit down.
I will.
You all worked hard
in this adverse situation.
We don't know what awaits us,
but let's prepare passionately
for the coming season
so the Dreams can play until it gets cold!
You did a great job. Help yourself.
Thank you.
Dig in.
Right. Young-soo,
I'm not sure if I can ask you this.
You can't.
It's about Mr. Baek.
He takes photos of food every time
he eats. Why does he do that?
That is
to send to Mom.
Come on. That's not funny.
Isn't it to send to his girlfriend?
Why?
I thought you've been eating
well these days,
but why do you look even leaner?
You want me to stop nagging, right?
No, please go ahead.
And you don't need to send photos anymore.
But I'll keep sending them.
He feels relieved when Mom worries
about him eating well.
Okay. Keep sending them.
Never miss a single time.
"Mom is still doing fine."
"She's in good condition
that she even worries about us."
That's how he assures it
by sending those pictures.
By the way,
how long do you plan to stay here?
I just want to rest a bit longer.
If you want to rest, do it somewhere else.
You can go on a trip
or stay at your place.
If you stay at rock bottom
too long, you can't get back up.
It's time to return and work hard.
I still get paid even though I don't work.
And there's nothing to do
even if I go back.
But I don't want you to stay here.
He thinks he's responsible for my injury
because he made me do baseball.
But that was an accident.
When I got injured,
our father had a stroke.
Seung-soo thinks he's to blame
for that too.
He quietly quit
so that he could get his salary.
And it's not like him.
But considering the situation
he's in, he had no choice.
He can never save enough money
to pay for the medical bills.
He paid Father's medical bills alone
and even paid my tuition
as he wanted me to have
a decent and comfortable job.
After our father had a stroke,
the company he'd been working
suggested he should retire.
Why did it do that?
He was totally out of his mind,
and anyone could tell.
They thought he'd cause big trouble.
CONGRATULATIONS
ON WINNING THE TEAM COMPETITION
So even though he knew nothing
about Korean wrestling,
they sent him to a Korean wrestling club
that was about to be disbanded.
And that's how he started
his career in this field.
5H SHINHEUNG CONSTRUCTION
KOREAN WRESTING TEAM
In the meantime,
I'd been sponging off of him
up until now.
Then, all his teams were disbanded,
and no one ever defended Mr. Baek.
No one...
Come with me.
Get your hand off.
I don't know what humiliation is
since I have no honor to lose.
Are you the same?
Read it.
Check how the news coverage
ruined an innocent guy's life
with your own eyes.
Do you want me to cover this?
I just edited the interview
with Gil Chang-ju a little.
-About Baek Young-soo, other newspapers--
-I know.
We'll hold a press conference for this.
You'd better think
about what you can do about this.
They're here.
Thank you for your presence
despite your busy schedule.
We're here
to explain the rumor about
the Dreams' illicit recruitment.
That's why we invited you here.
We were not aware
that the applicant was the brother
of General Manager Baek
before we interviewed him.
Also, General Manager Baek
gave him the lowest points.
However, I and the strategy
analysis team leader gave him full marks.
We recruited the applicant
with the highest points
according to the regulations.
And that is
how the controversy was triggered.
What was the purpose
of the press conference? Huh?
You. Why bring those busy reporters and--
I merely got back
the reputation of our club.
It's all over
with Baek Seung-soo's resignation!
It was not a matter for which
someone had to take responsibility.
And revealing the truth was
more important to me.
What?
You're so...
Father, I'll come by next time.
Have some coffee
when you feel sleepy while driving.
Yes.
Why didn't you come
with your wife and the baby?
What are you talking about?
Go ahead, Seung-soo.
There's going to be traffic.
Hasn't she given birth yet?
Let's go.
Go on now.
Yes.
OPERATING ROOM
I'm sorry.
Is Mom doing okay with Dad?
Yes.
I should visit them once.
I've only been calling them.
You've done well.
What?
I'm not going to tell you again.
This is Kim Young-chae
of Baseball Is Life.
Yesterday, the Rule 5 draft
that happens every two years was held.
People have been saying
that the Dreams is the winner
of the Rule 5 draft.
Their fans seem very satisfied
with the result.
We predicted that the Dreams would
be filling the positions
-that they're weak on.
-Yes.
But surprisingly, they designated
the star players that we weren't
expecting to be named
instead of focusing
on their weak positions.
Along with Kang Doo-ki and Kim Kwan-sik,
we've been told that Gil Chang-ju is
throwing some strong pitches.
People are saying that they have
become a solid team.
The person who had contributed
the most in this Rule 5 draft is
known to be an acquaintance
of Baek Seung-soo
that was recently recruited.
According to the news we've just received,
the analyst was
a columnist specializing
in dealing with data
on a certain baseball website
under the pen name of Robinson.
THE SHOCKING CAREER
OF BAEK SEUNG-SOO'S YOUNGER BROTHER
BAEK SEUNG-SOO'S LITTLE BROTHER WAS
SURROUNDED BY THE CONTROVERSY.
IT'S ROBINSON OF HEAT CHANGES
EVERYTHING, EVEN BASEBALL.
THIS IS DONATING TALENT,
NOT WRONGFUL EMPLOYMENT.
-IT'S A BASEBALL FAMILY.
-IS ROBINSON THAT GOOD?
-COME BACK, BAEK SEUNG-SOO.
-DID YOU REALLY HIRE ROBINSON?
-WELL, YOU HAVE TO HIRE ROBINSON.
-WHO TOLD HIM TO RESIGN?
Hello?
Yes.
Yes.
All right.
Yes.
I'd like to apologize once again
that you had to be criticized
for a mistake that we made
during the process of editing.
No, it's fine.
I heard you have something
that you'd like to say
on our program.
Yes.
It's because Baseball Is Life is
the program that most baseball fans watch.
Until now, I have given
the sense of deprivation
to a lot of people due to the issue
with my nationality and everything else.
And I've worried a lot of people.
I decided to stop being a coward.
I've talked to the Military
Manpower Administration,
and they told me I could recover
my nationality after this season
by joining the army
as an active-duty soldier.
I'll commit to the Dreams this season,
and enlist in the army
to become a proud husband
and a proud father.
A proud father?
We had a son recently.
Congratulations.
In fact, Mr. Baek and I had concluded
that I should join the army
and recover my nationality after a season.
I feel sorry
and grateful
to General Manager Baek.
The solutions are improvements
in the downtown duty-free shop,
improvements in the business hotel,
and changing the locations
of the luxury brands.
CHAIRMAN
Yes, Mr. Chairman.
Then why haven't you showed your intention
of enlisting in the army
at the press conference?
If you had at the time, public opinion
wouldn't have gotten this bad.
I wasn't brave enough.
FORMER GENERAL MANAGER BAEK SEUNG-SOO
I also needed some time to think.
There is absolutely no fault
on General Manager Baek.
Hello?
What's going on?
Why would Mr. Gil join the army?
Let's meet up first.
Yes, I'll send you the address.
I'll see you there.
Are you seeing someone? What does he do?
-He's unemployed.
-Unemployed?
That's a bit...
Is he an earnest man?
Fine. At least you're seeing someone
even though he's unemployed.
How did this happen?
I found out at the same time as you did.
What's going to happen to his family
if he suddenly joins the army?
For the sake of Gil Chang-ju,
it's not such a bad decision.
He must have
wanted to be an honorable father.
But do you think that was the only reason?
Just for a little bit,
don't you think he would have
not wanted to let you go
by yourself?
Please come back.
Are you saying I can come back
now that Mr. Gil is going away?
If you think about it rationally,
he's merely joining the army
a bit later than others.
Instead of feeling guilty about it,
feel responsible for our team,
and come back.
Will my return make any changes?
Why do you think
we've always been in the last place?
Every time we try to seize
the opportunity,
the same opportunity
always dragged us down.
Whenever we even think
of having some hope,
our hope vanished right away.
We didn't have someone to prepare for it
or prevent it from happening.
So do you think I can
prepare for it and prevent it
if I come back?
No.
I only want you to assist us.
Because we'll also give our best.
What?
Would you make it a bloody fight
by having me tell everyone
that you laid off a competent
general manager due to a discord?
Or,
would you rather tell people that
you suggested convalescence
with a guaranteed salary to
the manager whose health failed,
but he came back as he felt
responsible for his team?
Please choose.
What nonsense are you talking about?
Why should I make such a choice?
Aren't you conscious
of what the locals think?
Aren't your profits based on the locals
and consumer goods
that are used in everyday life?
I wouldn't want to cause
damage to the firm
that's more costly than running
a baseball team.
Hey.
The public opinion is criticizing you
-for wrongful employment and--
-But this office looks really nice.
Don't you have Internet here?
Or are you pretending to be
ignorant of the public opinion?
Baek Seung-soo.
You were glad to leave when I told you
I'd guarantee your salary.
What's up with all this fuss now?
What do you want?
I just want to do what I came here for.
Winning the league.
You're crazy.
Listen carefully.
The chairman has called me anyway.
He wants you back.
But
I'm going to disobey him
for the first time in my life.
You know, I have a strong pride.
Stronger than you can imagine.
DREAMS
Surprise.
What on earth?
He could have said something.
Well, I guess he's full
just to see us eat...
He can't see us eat
if he goes in his office like that.
He also has a lot of work to do.
I mean, we tried so hard
to make him return.
He's so weird.
I apologize.
No.
That's not it.
I said it because I consider you
as our colleague.
It's not that I forgot
about your presence.
Congratulations, Mr. Baek.
Come in.
-Mr. Baek.
-Yes?
We'd like to hold a get-together
to celebrate your comeback today.
I can't make it. I have a lot
of work waiting to be done.
It's to celebrate your comeback,
but you won't be there.
Okay.
-Look.
-Yes?
Tell them I appreciate it.
Okay.
I'll make sure to do that.
I bought coffee beans
from my friend's store.
It tastes much better
than the one made with cat feces.
Thank you.
Mr. Baek came back like that.
I'm worried if you are okay.
Oh, that.
The chairman wanted him back anyway.
The chairman?
But why are you in such a great mood?
Find a general manager who is stupider,
but more obedient than Baek Seung-soo.
But Mr. Baek returned.
He signed a new contract.
SALARY CONTRACT
THE CONTRACTEE WILL RESIGN VOLUNTARILY
ON MARCH 28TH, THE DAY OF OPENING GAME.
Resign voluntarily?
How should I stand
seeing his face until spring?
He said he's very grateful to us!
For Mr. Baek's comeback,
-cheers.
-Cheers.
Can you believe you wrote
that article in ten minutes?
Let's drink a couple shot.
-Here.
-Oh, thank you.
Of all the days I've seen you,
you look the happiest today.
On a day like today,
I wish my brother enjoys it too.
Enjoy what?
The feeling that there are people
who protect him.
He isn't someone who has to protect
others all the time.
I wish he enjoys that feeling.
Mr. Baek.
I heard you came back.
Why did you do that?
-It was the right thing to do.
-You're a father.
You've got one more in your family
to be responsible for.
The first thing you would do
is to leave your family's side
for two years?
It's not like we're in the States.
My wife's parents
and my family are here in Korea.
I'm getting paid thanks to you too.
That is ridiculous.
You're responsible for your family.
Mr. Baek.
All my family
is so grateful to you.
My wife agreed on this too.
Mr. Baek.
I gave him my consent.
I told him to do it for sure.
He is our treasure.
Would you like to try holding him?
I can't...
hold babies.
He's beautiful.
Then hold him once.
I'm about to feel bad now.
Can someone like me
dare to hold a baby?