01x10 - Episode 10

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[Don't Call Me Ma'am]

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[Child actors filmed under guardian
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[Episode 10]

But...

I have one question.

What is it?

What was your mother trying to say...

that day?

Can you tell me?

It's nothing.

Now that things ended up like this,
she probably just wanted...

to make excuses.

But I'm glad you're here.

I was actually going to ask
to see you anyway.

Wait.

What's this?

Open it.

Honey, aren't those pretty?

Yeah, they are.

Can you buy those for me
as a birthday present?

You asked me to buy those for you
a long time ago.

But back then, I thought
you'd run away if I bought you shoes.

So I couldn't.

But I don't have
to worry about that anymore.

And...

you can take this house.

The divorce is 100 percent my fault,

so it's only right
that you keep this place.

I'll find somewhere else to live.

From now on,
you can stay here and be comfortable.

I've done so many awful things to you
all this time.

I'm sorry I couldn't make you happy.

Forget a pathetic man like me.

I hope you meet a decent man,

and be happy again.

Min Woo and Min Jun.

You have to listen
to Mom and Grandpa, okay?

- Yes.
- Yes.

I'll come every weekend,

so even if you miss me, hang in there.

- Yes.
- Yes.

Give me a hug.

My boys.

Dad, I know it'll be hard,
but please look after them.

And please take care of your health too.

All right, don't you worry.

You be careful too,
so you don't wear yourself out.

Yes.

Don't worry about us. Good luck.

I'll sort that matter out somehow.

Just trust me.

All right,
but don't push yourself too hard.

When I come on the weekend, let's work
through everything one step at a time.

Okay.

I'll get going.

Dad, I'm heading out now.

All right, off you go.

Min Woo, Min Jun, I'm going now.

Dad, don't go.

I have to.
I'll come on my days off.

This jacket you're looking at right now...

isn't so thin that it loses its shape,

but it's not too thick either.
It's right in between.

So when you wear it over a suit,
it looks neat and luxurious.

You see?

It keeps the shoulder line sharp,

and it really shapes your silhouette.

The fit is absolutely stunning.

You're wearing a size S right now, right?

Right.

Because the waistline nips in
slightly like this,

it makes your body look a bit slimmer.

Song Ye Na should...

I noticed something weird
when I looked at the lineup this morning.

Song Ye Na was listed...

as the main primetime show host.

So I was wondering...

how she landed that spot.

Wait.

What if...

she just fell
for the executive director's offer...

of the primetime segment?

Who's that show host
who suddenly popped up?

I liked
"Kim Yu Ra's Power Must-Have" better.

Ye Na's jacket is fine,

but it feels like she's trying
to outshine the jacket herself.

It's a bit off-putting.

Does she have connections or what?

Why did the host suddenly change?

I think primetime calls for someone
with more experience.

Ye Na, we should talk.

Sorry, but I'm a little busy right now.

Should we talk in front of people?

Is that okay?

What is this about?

Why did you tell such ridiculous lies
to the Ethics Committee?

Seon Min and Producer Noh are not
having an affair.

You know that better than anyone.

What are you talking about? Lies?

I get that you don't want to believe it,

but it's all true.

I don't think this is something
you should be saying to me.

I know you're desperate to survive,
no matter what.

I'm not oblivious to that.

But how could you,
as someone who was hurt too,

turn around and frame Producer Noh,
who was trying to help Seon Min?

Did you get into primetime
in exchange for lying for them?

Or...

did someone tempt you
with promises of success?

What are you even talking about right now?

And who exactly is the victim here?

I don't know what Producer Noh told you,

but I am absolutely not a victim.

The primetime segment.

I earned that with my skills
and my own hard work.

Why are you insulting me
with baseless assumptions?

Then...

why were you crying in front of Seon Min?

And what did you mean
when you said you were scared?

Can't a senior visit a junior
in the hospital?

You're really blowing this
out of proportion.

Ye Na, please just be honest with me.

Producer Noh helped you a lot
when you were a rookie.

When the seniors were trying to crush you,

he stood by you and looked out for you.
Have you already forgotten that?

This is really getting on my nerves.

How much help did I really get anyway?

You're dragging up ancient history
and ticking me off.

So when is he coming in, exactly?

I said, I don't know.

How many times do I have to say
I don't know?

Does it make any sense that he hasn't
shown up at the office even once?

That's up to the boss.

Why are you taking it out on us?

Then at least tell me where he lives.

I'll wait and talk to him.

I can't talk to this woman.

The boss said he doesn't want to see you.

Enough.

Stop disrupting our business.
Please leave.

I have something to say to the boss.

If you keep this up,
I'm calling the police.

Get out now.

- Just a second.
- Out. Now!

- Wait.
- Just get out already!

[Kang Jong Ryeol]

[gangjongryeol4 Kang Jong Ryeol]

[Eagle and Birdie Screen Golf]

[Eagle and Birdie Screen Golf]

Welcome.

Hello.

Mr. Kang Jong Ryeol
is a member here, right?

Who's asking?

It's nothing big.

I'm the owner of a place
he used to come to a lot.

He ran up a tab there,
and then stopped coming.

I tried calling, but he never picked up.

Then I heard he comes here often,

so I thought maybe I could catch him here.

But I can't help you out
with anything here.

If Mr. Kang comes here,

could you just send me a quick text?

I'll take care of the rest myself.

And also,

this one.

Here.

Hey.

Why not fire him
instead of just demoting him?

You could've cut him loose from the start.

Why did you let this blow up?

Be quiet.

If you don't know
what you're talking about, just hush.

What do you mean, "just hush?"

I laid all this groundwork for you,

so you should be the one to fire him.

Why are you just letting
those people run loose?

Why are you so dumb?

What?

We should keep them close
to keep them on a leash.

If we don't, they'll kick up
even more trouble than now.

Does that really not occur to you?

Even sending Won Bin to Daegu like that...

was already a risky move for us.

If we cut Cho Na Jeong too
in a situation like this,

who's going to believe
that's just a coincidence?

Then, what's your plan?

Are you just going to sit back
and watch Cho Na Jeong?

Look at that baby.

She's so adorable.

If you have such a cute baby,

you'd be full without eating.

Ms. Cho.

Yeah?

What are you so deep in thought about?

I was wondering if there's a fun angle
for the next segment.

How's married life?

Are you happy?

Why didn't I do
something this great sooner?

That's what I keep thinking.

That's good to hear.

Actually, for the next episode,

I was thinking of doing something fun
about marriage.

Like what?

I heard about this couple
who are about to get married.

The guy has azoospermia,

or the woman went into early menopause,
or something like that.

And they were debating
whether to tell each other or not.

You're married, so you'd have an idea.

What do you think they should do?

If they get married
without saying anything,

that's practically a crime.

- Really?
- Of course, it is.

I've heard a story like that
somewhere before too.

The guy had azoospermia,

but he didn't tell her
and just went ahead and married her.

The woman found out later,

and beyond the issue of kids or no kids,

she felt utterly betrayed.

I think they ended up getting divorced.

Are you thinking of talking about that
on "Blunt Sister's Sensible Advice?"

I'm still...

on the fence about it.

I haven't decided yet.

[Deputy Editor's Office]

Sang Gyu,
are you free this weekend evening?

There's something
I want to talk to you about.

I was just thinking we should meet too.

I've got something to tell you as well.

What is it?

It'd be no fun
if I told you ahead of time.

I'll tell you when we meet.

Then see you this weekend.

I have a sh**t during the day,
so how about around 7 p.m.?

Got it.

[05:00-06:00 Cho Na Jeong]

[06:00-07:00 Cho Na Jeong]

What is this?

I'm supposed to handle the late-night
and dawn show back-to-back?

I did say it was way too much.

"Why waste such a capable intern?"

This is what she said.

Now I get...

why she didn't just fire me.

She's going to run me
around the clock like this,

so if I can't take it,
I'm supposed to quit on my own.

That's the idea, isn't it?

As if this would make me leave.

But, Ms. Cho,
if that's what you're going to do,

you actually need to head
into a meeting right now.

Really?

Let's go, then.

This is actually lower in calories
than you'd think.

I think it's going to be really popular
with women who are watching their weight.

I'll try highlighting that.

[JAKOMO Product Sheet]

What's the biggest thing
you worry about when choosing a sofa?

Stains, of course.

Exactly.

So we prepared this.

Even if you spill a drink like this,

one wipe, and you're done.

This is possible because the fabric
is on a whole different level.

It really doesn't soak in at all,
but just rolls right off.

Yes.

Na Jeong, your meeting.

Darn it.

Cho Na Jeong.

Is this how you plan to do your job?

What's the issue?

Did I do something wrong?

"Did I do something wrong?"

You don't even realize
what you've done wrong?

You're a show host,

and your face on camera looks this dull.

Then who's going to want to buy anything?

Executive Director,

since all of Ms. Cho's shows...

are lined up one after another
late at night and early in the morning,

of course, it's going to take a toll.

So what?

She's going to blame scheduling
for not taking care of herself?

If you have kids, you blame the kids.

If you don't manage yourself,
you blame the schedule.

What are you going to blame next?

If sales are bad,
you'll blame the product.

If the weather's nice,
you'll blame the weather.

Why don't you just say it's because
there are no good dramas these days?

Please.

If you can't handle it,

stop being stubborn and leave.

If you can't even manage your looks
or your stamina,

why did you crawl back in here?

Don't you still see...

that all you're doing
is dragging everyone down?

Ms. Cho, just a second.

[Father]

Yes, Father.

You must be worn out.

I'm almost finished.
I'm about to head over now.

Na Jeong, it's not that.

I just got a call saying my cousin
who lives in Gunsan...

passed away,

so I think I need to go to the funeral.

I see. That must've been a shock.

Then I'll go home right away.

No, I'll go now, Father.

Yes.

Mr. Kang is at the screen golf range
right now.

Are you coming?

Hey.

What smells so good?

That looks amazing.

Hey, it tastes even better than it looks.

Try it. Wait.

Here.

How is it?

It's insane.

Seriously amazing.

So,

what did you want to talk about?

Right.

Never mind, you go first.

Didn't you say you had something to say?

You go first. What is it?

All right, then.

At first,

I was thinking of doing
some kind of cool event,

but I figured just being myself
would be best.

Il Ri.

Do you really not want to marry me?

I'm not joking.

I really love these moments
when I cook and we eat together,

watch TV together,

and take naps together.
I love those times so much.

So I want to keep doing
everything with you like this.

Make you dinner for the rest of my life,

and let you rest your head on my lap
and relax.

What about you?

You don't want that?

Why not?

Are you still not sure about me?

Sang Gyu.

The truth is...

The truth is, I...

[Naraeng]

Naraeng.

What's going on?

- Auntie!
- You little rascals!

You're late, aren't you?
You should get going, sir.

Okay.

Sorry about this at this time.

Not at all, sir.
Don't worry. You can go.

All right, then.
I'll leave them in your care.

Listen to them and have fun, okay?

- Yes.
- Yes.

Don't worry.

But who's this guy?

Me?

I'm the Santa your mom sent.

But it's not even Christmas.
Why are you Santa?

Because...

I brought presents for you two,
Min Woo and Min Jun.

Yes!

Where'd you get them?

I ordered the wrong burger last time,
and they came with it.

They came to mind.

I smell a human.

That's definitely a person.

Definitely.

Where could they be?

There should be two tiny little boys here.

I'm going to eat them up.
Where are they?

Not here.

Here they are!

Here they are!

I guess I'll just have to eat them up.

Hello.

Which room is he in?

Go straight. It's Room 3.

Room 3? Do I turn?

Go straight, and then turn.

Thanks.

[Voice Recording]

Hey, Cho Na Jeong.

Hello, Mr. Kim.

What are you doing here?

Well...

What?

You.

Mr. Kang, you lied, didn't you?

You all teamed up
and set a trap, didn't you?

How could you?

How could you pin false accusations
on someone like that?

Hey.

Cho Na Jeong.

Just the fact that I didn't
call the police on you today...

means you should count yourself lucky.

Damn it.

You're really good with kids.

Have you always liked kids?

Ever since I was little,
I've really loved kids.

So I used to look after all the kids
in the neighborhood.

Then when you get married,

do you want to have kids?

Of course.

I'd love to have a daughter
who looks just like you.

Actually,

I'm an only child.

So I was really lonely growing up.

So whenever I saw big, noisy families,

I used to think
that when I grew up and got married,

I'd have two or three kids
and live happily.

But we're not exactly young anymore,

so if we're going to worry about
whether to have kids or not,

shouldn't we at least get married first?

Is that Na Jeong?

Il Ri.

- Sang Gyu.
- You're here.

Sorry I'm late. What about the kids?

They're asleep.

You didn't have to rush over.

What happened to your hand?

It's nothing.

This is unbelievable.

How can people be that shameless?

So your husband is being worked
around the clock...

at the Daegu logistics center right now?

Yes.

Sorry to drag you out on a weekend night.

No, we weren't tired at all.

Sang Gyu watched the kids,

and I just sat there the whole time.

I really wasn't tired at all.

I've always really liked kids.

Thank you so much.

But...

are we really doing the right thing?

I think we were too reckless.

At first, I thought it would be okay.

I thought we'd be able to get through it,

but no matter what we do,
I can't see a way out.

And at work, they're pressuring us
like they're trying to crush us.

Sometimes I wonder...

if I should've just told
my husband to quit.

If both he and I end up getting fired,

then what are the kids and I...

supposed to do?

Na Jeong, have you heard this saying...

that goodness is a struggle?

In this filthy world,

bad people actually have it much easier.

But people who try to live kindly...

have been fighting all along
just to stay good.

It's not like their lives
just turn out that way.

I think that takes a lot of courage
and is really admirable.

In that sense, I honestly think
you and your husband are amazing.

And you said this before, didn't you?

That you might fool your own conscience,
but you could never fool your children.

That the scariest thought was...

your kids growing up to be like you.

That's what being a parent is, right?

It's not easy in this world to be a parent
your children won't be ashamed of.

Thank you, Sang Gyu.

But where could we find proof...

that those people schemed together?

There are no witnesses and no recordings.

There's no way to prove it.

Should we plant a recorder...

in the bar they always go to or something?

Just the fact that I didn't
call the police on you today...

means you should count yourself lucky.

Damn it.

Come to think of it,
I saw Mr. Kang and Mr. Kim...

riding in the same car.

They weren't in separate cars.

Then that means they carpool together.

So their conversations...

might be recorded on the dashcam.

Yeah, that's very possible.

But how would we ever get...

the dashcam from someone else's car?

No.

I feel like there might be some way.

Really? And?

They're known
for always going golfing together.

Mr. Kang always picks him up,

they play golf,
and then drink together afterward.

I see.

So Mr. Kang always picks up Mr. Kim.

That's right.

Then there's a good chance...

something's on the dashcam, right?

Honey, I get what you're saying,

but you're not seriously thinking
of going to his car...

and pulling out the memory card, are you?

That would be a crime.

So don't get involved.
Just stay put and I'll go...

Forget it.

Is this really the time for us
to worry about right and wrong?

And compared to what those guys did,

this is nothing.

Hang up for now.

I have to take the kids to kindergarten
and then head out.

Honey.

Goodness.

All right.

Our little princes,
let's put on your socks now.

When did you two learn
to put on socks on your own?

Mom.

We're big boys now.
We can put on our own socks.

Look at me too.
I put mine on by myself.

When did you two grow this much?

I'm so proud.

- Min Jun.
- Yeah?

You're upset that Mom and Dad...

can't play with you
as much as before, right?

But if our family is going to be happy,

there's no other way.

So even if it's hard,
hang in there just a little longer, okay?

Okay.

No. I like it better
that you go to work, Mom.

Why?

Because you smile more.

When you stayed home all the time,
you looked sad.

But when you go to work, you look happy.
So I like it.

Hug me too.

My babies.

[Mother]

What's going on?

Have you been well, Mother?

Do you think you could be well
if you were in my shoes?

I'm sorry about what happened last time.

My mother is very sensitive to begin with,

and she got defensive because of me.

So she ended up being rude to you.

I'd like to apologize on her behalf.

No.

I wasn't in the right either.

I got worked up
and said things I shouldn't have.

That's on me.

Please also tell your mother
that I'm sorry about...

Never mind.

Now that everything's over,
what good would that do?

But, Mother,

that's not why I called.

At first,

when I saw that doll, I was so shocked.

So instead of looking into it,

I just got angry at Sang Min...

and jumped to conclusions.

So I asked him about it,

but he wouldn't tell me anything at all.

I was frustrated,

so I came here to ask you directly.

You know...

what that doll means, don't you, Mother?

[Sujeong Boutique]

Yes.

Those...

aren't the strange things
you're imagining.

They're mannequins I used
back when I ran a dress shop.

After I closed the shop,
I had nowhere to put them,

so I left them in the basement.

It never occurred to me...

that Sang Min wouldn't tell you.

The truth is,

his father was a man
you just couldn't talk to.

And he had a terrible habit
of hitting people.

Dad, no.

Please.

Yeah, keep crying like that!

What kind of man
cries over every little thing?

How many times have I told you
to cut that out?

Honey.

What is this? Move.

It's because you keep coddling him...

that the kid ended up like this.

Just k*ll me instead.

Damn it.

Dad, please don't hurt us.

Please.

Hey!

You still haven't been hit enough yet.

Come here.

Mom!

- Come here!
- Honey.

- Mom!
- Honey.

Mom.

Honey.

- Get over here.
- Dad!

Dad!

Any time Sang Min cried,

he'd say a boy shouldn't cry like a girl,

and he'd beat him over and over.

Mom.

After agonizing over it for so long,

I said...

Sang Min.

You must have been so scared.

These dolls aren't scary at all.

They're guardian angels watching over you.

Angels?

Their names are...

Rebecca and Jessica.

Rebecca.

Jessica.

Angels?

Yeah.

So he wouldn't get scared,

I gave the mannequins names.

Rebecca and Jessica.

And after that,

even when he was locked in there,

I didn't hear him crying anymore.

It's all my fault.

I should've left his father long ago.

After my dress shop went under,

I wasn't sure
I could support us on my own,

and I thought even a terrible father...

was better than no father at all.
So I just stayed and endured it.

I never imagined
that Sang Min would go on...

clinging to them like that.

The reason I kept nagging you two
to have kids...

is because someone once told me...

that the scars left from not being loved
from your parents...

naturally heal...

when you pour love into your own children.

Joo Young.

I'm sorry.

Back then, I was too young,

and in those days,
divorce was treated like a sin,

and I barely understood
what it meant to be a mother.

I was so foolish.

I think...

there's some kind of wall
around my heart,

and I feel guilty toward you too.

No!

Let go.

No, you'll hurt her.

Let go!

Rebecca.

Rebecca!

Tae Jeong.

- You go on ahead.
- Okay.

Okay.

I have a favor to ask.

Okay.

[Sweet Home Shopping]

Does anyone have anything else
to add to today's agenda?

No.

Please speak freely if you do.

- Nothing more from me.
- Same here.

Okay.

Then let's wrap up here.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Thank you.

Hey.

Come pick me up in front of my place
by 11 tomorrow morning.

And just like last time, hit two OBs
and make a triple bogey.

Then you're paying the green fee.

Okay, see you tomorrow.

They're going golfing together tomorrow.

There's a bar
they always stop by together after golf.

It's a private bar called Polyamour.

[Polyamour]

If they leave at 11 a.m.,
they usually tee off at 1 p.m.,

play until around five,

then wash up and have dinner.

So they'll probably get here
around seven or eight.

- Okay, got it.
- Yes.

Mr. Kang's car is a large gray SUV
from L Motors.

What was that?

Four-five-three-four.

- Four-five-three-four?
- Yes.

Are you the valet?

No, I'm waiting too.

Where did he go?

- Did you call a substitute driver?
- Yes.

- What's your plate number?
- 5478.

Five-four-seven-eight.

Yes.

One-two-six-three.

Yes, I'm at 12-5, Seongdam-dong.

Donhyeon-dong, Jindonga Apartments.

Thirty dollars?

Okay.

Yes. Come quickly.

Did you call a substitute driver?

What?

But I just called.
How did you get here so fast?

I was right nearby.

Wait.

Where's your car?

Come on.

Why are you doing this? How many times
do I have to say I don't want it?

What do you mean, you don't?

Stop playing hard to get
and just officially date me.

I said I don't want to.

Why are you pushing me away...

after taking all the benefits?

Get over here.

Hey, Mr. Kang.

I'm having another drink with Ye Na,
so you go on ahead.

Okay, have a good time.

Lucky you. Bye.

Donhyeon-dong.

Why aren't we moving?

Sir, fasten your seat belt tightly.

Ye Na.

Let me out. I want to go home.

Ye Na.

Stop doing this!

Song Ye Na.

Did you think
"Song Ye Na's Secret Closet" was free?

Were you planning to just take primetime
and keep your mouth shut?

Let's just have a good time, okay?

Sir, please hurry.

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

You should drive properly.

Be quiet.

It's hectic enough.
Just keep your mouth shut.

What do you think you're doing?

What are you doing?

I'm sorry, sir.

Ye Na, get out.

Hey, Cho Na Jeong.

Cho Na Jeong.

What are you doing?

Are you out of your mind?

I should be asking you, Mr. Kim.

What are you saying?

A boss can't have a drink
with his employee?

We can't even share a taxi?

Mr. Kang! Damn it.

- Let's go.
- Hey.

Song Ye Na, you tell her.

Did I drag you here against your will?

Weren't we together
because you said you wanted another drink?

Come on. Tell her!

Tell her what?

You did drag me along
even though I said no.

I said I didn't want to go,
but you forced me into the taxi.

Why do you keep hitting on me
when I keep telling you no?

I clearly told you I didn't want this,

so why do you keep putting your hands
all over me, you disgusting b*stard?

Hey.

Cho Na Jeong!

Damn it.

Here.

Why do you even go
when those jerks call you out for drinks?

If it feels dangerous,

you shouldn't go in the first place.

He kept saying
he gave me a primetime segment,

but I never came to thank him,

and kept calling me ungrateful.

I was really stuck in the middle too.

Now you get exactly what I meant, right?

Do you really have to get burned to learn?

But...

why were you there, Na Jeong?

I went to find proof...

that those b*stards framed my husband.

But Kim Jeong Sik saw your face.

What are you going to do now?

Well, there's nothing I can do now.

I couldn't just watch you
get dragged off like that...

and go home, could I?

I've already got
more than enough on my plate,

but thanks to my nosiness,
I blew my chance at evidence.

Who can I blame but myself?

You're sober now, right?

I'm going home. Get home safe.

Na Jeong.

Can I sleep at your place
just for tonight?

What?

Since I live alone,

I'm scared Kim Jeong Sik
might come looking for me.

I really don't think I could handle that.

But sleeping at the office
feels even scarier.

You can sit.

My place is small,
so I don't have a spare room.

You can sleep in the bed.

I have to keep getting up
because of the kids anyway.

Thank you.

I'm dying.

I thrashed around
like I was sh**ting an action movie,

and now my whole body aches.

But...

for now, don't think about anything
and just sleep.

Once you've slept a bit,

your tangled-up thoughts
will start to settle.

I'm turning off the light.

Good night.

What do you mean?

What did you say Cho Na Jeong saw?

Get out.

What happened was this.

Kang Jong Ryeol, Song Ye Na,
and I had a drink together.

Then Ye Na and I got into a taxi,

when out of nowhere,
Cho Na Jeong showed up...

and pulled Ye Na away.

Why did you call Song Ye Na out
in the first place?

Why Song Ye Na?

It's not like I had
some big ulterior motive.

Since we're in the same boat now,

I just wanted to make a friendly gesture.

Are you even human?

Are you even human?

Do you have any idea what it took for me
to cover for you,

how I felt shielding you like that?

What are you going to do now?

What are you going to do?

You crazy b*stard!

Gyeong Seon.

What is wrong with me?

I'm sorry.

I was just lonely.

You hated me so much
and looked down on me,

so I was hurt too, that's all.

Gyeong Seon.

Please, just spare me this once.

I swear I'll never slip up again.

Just this once, please save me.

Please.

What is wrong with me?

Good grief.

Where did she go?

These days, there are so many types
of food waste disposers, right?

What makes this different?

That's right.
The basics are a given, of course,

but Airben goes beyond that.

In the past,
no matter how often we changed the filter,

there were still times
when the smell lingered.

And that was because of the internal pipe.

If the internal pipe doesn't dry properly,

the odor can stick around.

But Airben is a product
that solves that problem.

Food waste...

You can't sleep?

Do you want some honey water?

No, I'm okay.

Na Jeong.

I'm really sorry.

I...

wanted to succeed so badly.

So even though I knew I shouldn't,

I kept quiet when that b*stard
Kim Jeong Sik came on to me,

and I kept quiet
when Executive Director Seo told me...

to keep quiet.

When Seon Min ended up like that,

it tore me apart,

but I thought,
"If I just suck it up, it'll blow over."

"Then it'll become nothing."

"Just let it pass."

So I shut my eyes and ears like that,

and now those b*stards
are using that against me...

to make me lie too.

Like you said,
I knew it was a poisoned cup,

but it was too sweet.

When in my life would I ever
get to do a primetime segment again?

If I miss this chance,

I'll never get another.

Thinking that,

the lies came out of my mouth
without shame.

Na Jeong.

If I tell the truth,

I'll be blacklisted
from the whole industry, right?

But if I don't,

I'll just keep being used like this
by Kim Jeong Sik, won't I?

It's all my fault.

If I hadn't turned a blind eye,

if I hadn't tried hard
to stay on Kim Jeong Sik's good side...

[Executive Director Seo Gyeong Seon]

Executive Director.

Na Jeong.

Is Ye Na at your place, by any chance?

Yes.

I see.

I think Ye Na
might be misunderstanding something,

so I called, but she didn't pick up,
and she wasn't home.

And I had a feeling she'd be with you.

I'm sorry,

but could you ask Ye Na to step out
for a moment?

No.

I think it'd be better
if she didn't see anyone right now.

All right, I understand.

But I hope you won't misunderstand either.

Kim Jeong Sik is very sociable...

and has a rather naive side,

so people do get the wrong idea about him.

This time, he really says...

he only called Ye Na out for a drink.

What I really want to tell you is this.

If you just turn a blind eye to this,

the contract you've wanted so badly.

I can sign it for you
as early as tomorrow,

and we'll reinstate Won Bin
right away too.

You've been dying to come back here,
haven't you?

If you pretend you don't know
just this once,

you can keep working as the show host...

you've always dreamed of being.

And you're good at what you do.

You could even launch
your own brand someday.

Please stop, Executive Director.

At this point,

shouldn't you be the one
to break free from Mr. Kim?

How long are you going to keep protecting
a man who's always hitting on women...

just because he's your husband?

You weren't like this before.

You used to be colder
and more righteous than anyone.

When I was a rookie, you told me this.

"To you, it might just feel
like another one-hour broadcast,"

"but for a partner company,
that one hour can make or break them."

"So don't ever
treat that hour carelessly."

"It's an hour
with someone's whole life on the line."

From that day on, I respected you
and really looked up to you.

For a long time, I wanted to be like you.

How did someone like that...

end up changing like this?

He's the father of my child.

You're a mother too,
so you should be able to understand.

Even if I'm torn to shreds,

and my heart is ripped apart
with humiliation,

I cannot let my daughter...

be branded the child of a sex offender.

Is it really so wrong for a mother
to try to protect her daughter?

I really did everything I could.

For my daughter, for my family, I truly...

Was that really the choice
that was best for your daughter?

Honestly, wasn't it you
who wanted to succeed?

Your daughter...

might actually have been in agony,

watching her mother
protect a man like that.

Even now,

could you please go back...

to the Executive Director...

I used to admire?

[Ob-Gyn Clinic]

What brings you in today?

I was recently diagnosed
with early menopause,

but I only went to one hospital,

so I wondered if it might have been
a misdiagnosis.

And recently, I had a bit of spotting.

So I thought maybe I was mistaken
about not having had a period.

Shall we start with an ultrasound?

Yes.

Unfortunately, it wasn't a misdiagnosis.

Based on the ultrasound,

it clearly appears to be menopause.

You had your FSH levels checked
at the previous hospital, right?

Yes.

Occasional spotting can occur...

when you're tired.

It's a temporary symptom.

Are you taking your medication
as prescribed?

No.

That won't do.

If you don't take it,
you may start experiencing...

menopausal symptoms
like insomnia or hot flashes.

I strongly recommend
that you take your medicine regularly,

don't skip meals,

and take good care
of your overall condition.

[Medicine - Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun]

Has Joo Young gotten off work yet?

She said she's working late tonight,
so she'll be home late.

I see.

You haven't had dinner, have you?

I bought braised pig's trotters and soju.

I was just thinking of eating something,
since I was getting hungry.

What's this?

Are you sick or something?

No, it's not that I'm sick.

I was just feeling tired,
so I bought some vitamins.

Really?

They even print the days of the week
on vitamins now?

That's how they sell them now.

All right, let's eat.

How many times have I told you
not to stick your nose...

in other people's business?

But...

if someone collapses right in front of me,

how could I just stand there?
I have to help.

Hey, why are you crying?

It's just...

the movie's sad.

It's not even that sad of a movie.

That's weird.

It's sad to me.

So sad.

What's wrong with me?

Il Ri, could it be
that time of the month for you?

I'm not really sure,

but they say women get a bit sensitive
around then.

Are you okay?

I guess so.

It must be that time.

But of all times...

Of all times...

Dear.

Are you okay?

It's okay.

[Sweet Home Shopping]

[Ethics Committee]

I'm intern Cho Na Jeong.

Please have a seat.

You're saying you want to retract
your testimony?

Yes.

The truth is,

Show Host Kim Seon Min
and Producer Noh Won Bin...

are not having an affair.

What?

Then what about
the statement you made before?

I'm very sorry to say this here,

but that day I gave false testimony.

Due to coercive threats and coaxing...

from Division Head Kim Jeong Sik
and Executive Director Seo,

I made a serious mistake.

Our testimony
before the Ethics Committee...

caused a major stir within the company.

The key witness's testimony
has now been overturned,

and additional circumstances
of sexual misconduct have come to light.

Accordingly, by unanimous decision
of this Ethics Committee,

we hereby notify you...

of the dismissal
of Division Head Kim Jeong Sik.

On charges of sexual harassment
in the workplace...

and abuse of power,

Division Head Kim Jeong Sik
has been dismissed effective immediately.

[Executive Director Seo Gyeong Seon]

The executive director took responsibility
for everything...

and submitted her resignation.

In the end,
even my husband was reinstated,

and it seemed
as if everything had been set right again.

But unexpectedly,

another ugly truth
that shocked us all came to light.

Hey, Cho Na Jeong, did you hear?

Hear what?

They say the police took away...

Kim Jeong Sik and Mr. Kang.

Why? What happened?

Executive Director.

Executive Director, are you all right?

But it didn't end there.

Once again,

I had to face
another blow of misfortune...

coming at me from behind.

What do you mean by that?

You mean one of our interns
might get fired?

This morning,

I overheard the general affairs team
talking in the break room.

- Yeah.
- And...

we've got seven interns in total, right?

But they were saying that next month,
for some application,

only six people would be applying
or something like that.

So...

I started getting nervous,
thinking maybe one of us...

is going to get fired.

[You have a new email.]

[You have a new email.]

[[Notice] 2025 Career-Interrupted Women
Internship Program]

[Early Termination Notice]

[Hello, Intern Cho Na Jeong.]

[Your collaborative conduct has been
repeatedly reported as problematic.]

[It was determined that your fit with
our corporate culture is below standard.]

[We regret to inform you that an early
termination has been implemented.]

[We sincerely thank you
for your participation in the program, ]

[and we wish you all the best
in your future career path.]

[Don't Call Me Ma'am]

What are you going to do?

Are you just going
to let them do this to you?

I'm busy.

Why did she have to throw herself
into someone else's mess...

and end up getting fired like that?

I'll pack up and leave by today,

so you can move in right away.

Sang Min.

Why don't you have some ramyun
before you go?

What kind of trip are we talking about
at a time like this?

How nice.

Did something happen?

He looked at me with those desperate eyes,

saying his dream was to have
a daughter who looks like me.

So how could I possibly tell him?

She stepped out earlier
just to get some air,

and we still haven't been able
to reach her.

Lee Il Ri.

What is that?