01x05 - Episode 5

[bunniefuu]

[My Bias, My Boss]

[Production Supported by:
Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism]

[Korea Creative Content Agency]

[This drama
is a work of fiction]

[Child and animal scenes were filmed safely
under expert supervision]

Runi, what does it mean
when someone gives you wine

and says it comes from the heart?

And it's supposed to make love come true.

That suggests feelings beyond simple affection.

It's a pretty direct romantic move.

"A direct romantic move?"

She definitely likes you.

[Chan oppa]

Da Reum,

I'm heading out of town
for a few days starting tomorrow.

Can I see you for a bit before I go?

She...

likes me?

Let's go.

I'll drive you home.

It's okay, sir.

I have somewhere to stop by first.

I'll just go on my own.

No, still, I should drive you...

Sir, are you okay?

I'm fine.

Why wouldn't I be fine?

Well, you seem kind of off.

No, your face is even turning red...

- Just hurry up and go.
- What?

No ride home.

Cancelled. Just go.

Yes.

Okay.

I'll get going, then.

Goodbye.

This one's clearly way heavier.
What does she mean, they're the same?

Why does my mom take better care
of Ha Gi than her own son?

This is just ridiculous.

What?

Why's a woman coming out of this house?

Who is she?

I said, who is she?

[Episode 5]
Why would an employee come to your house?

Why do you have those love-struck puppy eyes?

She's here to help with an urgent proposal.
Work. Happy now?

Wait, her face looks familiar...

The nosebleed! Giant ice cube! Right?

That drunk troublemaker!

She got hired?

Mind your own business.

Wine?

Work is just an excuse.
You guys are totally flirting.

I didn't get it, she brought it.
Said it was from her heart.

So she confessed to you?

Well...

She didn't say it directly.

Sir, have this and cheer up.

You've got this!

She sneaks over and cheers me on like that...

Sir!

I'll sit beside you.

And suddenly, she's casually touching me.

And more than anything,

she smiles every time she sees me.

Hey...

She must like me, right?

No.

If it's gotten that far,

that's love.

Love?

Love.

Love.

[lee_chan_official has started a live stream]

Hey, everyone!

It's been a while.

I have to head out early tomorrow too,
so I can't stay on long.

I just wanted to see you guys, even like this.

I can't see you, but you can see me, right?

There's something I wanted to say.

I'm still inexperienced and hurt you at times,

but thank you for always supporting me.

I mean it from the bottom of my heart.

I read this in a book I like,

it said sincerity always
gets through eventually.

I hope my sincerity reaches you too.

It's late.

I should go to sleep now.

I'll be back. Bye!

[The live stream has ended]

[Da Reum]

Oppa, I don't think I can make it today.

Let's meet next time.

And I'm okay about what happened that day.

Don't worry about it too much.

Thanks for reaching out, Da Reum.

Good luck with your sh**t.

I'll be cheering for you from afar.

Get a grip, Kang Ha Gi.

Just like you always do.

Just do it the way you always have.

Thank... you.

Sir, did you not find
any more stickers at home?

Yesterday felt like a treasure hunt.
It was fun.

- If you happen to find more...
- Ms. Nam.

Yes?

We're at work.

I'm the CEO,

[CEO]

and you're the employee.

[Employee]

[Work, Private]
Let's keep work and private matters separate.

Oh my!

The door, the door is closing, closing.

Sir! Sir...

Sir, wait, me too!

Wait, what?

Why's he like that this early?

Did I do something wrong again?

Excuse me. Sorry.

I have to go if the CEO calls me later.

Can you move a little?

What's with Team Lead Lee?

What do you mean? Look at that.

The K-Wave Project,
worth a whopping 1.5 billion won.

- Do you want to see this?
- Really?

A dalgona-shaped keyring
that's finger-licking sweet.

Is this something an adult would think of?

This is a guaranteed fail.

Bugs will definitely swarm you
if you carry that around.

I hope it goes well.

Okay, let's start the meeting.

[Korea Heritage Service
K-Wave Project Proposal]

We held an in-house contest
for the K-Wave Project, remember?

I'll announce the winner today.

Since there's only one spot
for the fashion category,

the item itself was the most important.

The selected idea is...

Lee...

[Final Winner: Lee Min Ah, MD Team]
Min Ah's mosaic bojagi.

- Hurry up and sit down.
- Min Ah, congratulations!

Min Ah, please come up and explain.

Okay.

Awesome!

Hello, everyone.

I'm Lee Min Ah, a new employee of the MD team!

- Hello.
- She's nervous.

The item I'm proposing is Mosaic Bojagi,

which was inspired
by our traditional patchwork.

It's been passed down
for three generations in Jongno.

We plan to collaborate
with Geosang Fabric Shop.

[The Living History of Jongno,
"Geosang Fabric Shop"]

Patchwork is like a mosaic,
and it's very similar to stained glass.

I expect it to be familiar
to overseas customers.

That's really pretty.

That's all.

Awesome!

Marketing and MD teams,
please collaborate on this.

- Yes!
- Yes!

What's this? It's so cute.

A fan of mine drew this character,

and it was so cute
I ended up memorizing every detail.

But what is it exactly?

Is it a bear or a pig?

You're right.

The nose looks like a pig,
but the ears look like a bear.

It does look like a pig.

The style team is looking for you.

Okay. I'll be there.

Yeah, good luck.

- Here.
- Thanks.

I don't know what
I would've done without that photo book.

Hey, why do you like it so much
that you carry it like a talisman?

It just kind of...

makes me feel better.

"Can I keep doing this?"

"Will I still be loved in the future?"

When I'm not sure,

this book felt like it was
telling me it's okay to keep going.

The fan who made this probably has no idea
that it became your favorite item.

She's probably not a fan anymore.

It was ten years ago.

True, it's been a long time.

Who could be that loyal for so long?

I've liked you for 12 years,
you think I wouldn't know that?

You're a good person, oppa.

If you've been trying this whole time
to come across as a good person,

then that alone already
makes you a good person.

There is one, actually.

Wait, why is an SE Trading car...

[Geosang Fabric Shop]

No way...

Excuse me. Wait a minute.

- Thank you for making a great decision.
- Of course.

Sir!

Min Ah, you're here?

Wait, what is all this?

You were supposed to sign with us today, right?

Well...

I'm sorry about this.

SE came to me first with a similar proposal...

and the terms were much better...

No, sir.

I was the one who first showed you
this mosaic bojagi idea.

How did SE even...

Well, ideas...

can overlap, can't they?

What?

Ms. Nam, that's not for you to worry about.

The project team will handle it.

I'm sorry.

Goodness.

How can they cancel on the day of the contract?

Seeing how they even snatched the workshop,

it seems they want to stop us
from bidding for the K-Wave project.

Honestly, it's not the first or second time
SE's stabbed us in the back.

At this point, there's definitely
a spy on the inside.

We need to find them, sir.

Are you saying there's a spy among us?

How else do you explain this?

Now,

I also had that thought for a moment.

But my conclusion was
not to doubt the people of APPELLO.

Winning the bid is more important right now.

Everyone, please think of an alternative item.

Yes, sir.

There's only ten days left
until the deadline, though.

- My dalgona keyring...
- Let's stop here.

There's not much time...

Sorry.

My apologies.

[Chan's Schedule Share Chat]

[Chan_December_Schedule_1201.pdf]

My before-look today.

I'll still try my best. I've got this!

Guess she's really busy.

[Da Reum]

She really does smile a lot.

Sir, please go home tonight.

You stayed up all night yesterday, too.

I need to find an alternative item.

If SE wins the K-Wave project
for their platform launch,

we'll lose all our investors.

Sir, then how about the dalgona idea
I suggested earlier...

Seriously, read the room.

Quit being such a pain, Team Lead Lee.

Young Woo, what's the status on the boxes?

The lacquer on the wooden boxes
won't dry well because it's winter,

they said they won't produce them at all.

The unit price for
mother-of-pearl boxes is too high.

Hairpins. What about hairpins?

They're already working with another company...

Hanji. What about hanji paper?

They declined the collaboration.

So none of these companies here
will work? Not a single one?

What should we do?

It'll be hard to meet the bid deadline.

Well, let's keep trying until we find a way.

Yes, ma'am.

Ms. Nam, where did you get this?

Pardon?

This keyring.

My mom knows a student
of this knot-tying craftsman,

and she said she got it from her.

Wait, the colors and design are excellent.

How can we contact her?

Well, the craftsman is quite a recluse.

So even going in person,
I'm not sure I could even meet her.

She said she'd at least try
asking the disciple, though...

Please.

I'll be in front of your house
tomorrow morning,

be ready for a business trip.

Don't tell anyone where we're going.

Keep this confidential.

Confidential?

So it's just the CEO and me?

Ms. Nam, get in.

Yes.

But why are we going on
this business trip in secret?

We've already been hit by SE once,
and there's no guarantee it won't happen again.

I want to keep things quiet
until we sign the contract with the craftsman.

Well, since even we don't know
where the craftsman is,

it'd be hard for anyone
to steal the item from us.

But is there a reason why you're taking me?

You have the closest connection
to the craftsman,

and above all, the only person
I can trust right now...

is no one but Ms. Nam.

You suspected me of being a spy before.

Just leave it to me.

I, Nam Da Reum, will be your escort
in Joongsan-si.

I'll take full responsibility.

Okay, I'll be in your hands then.

Yes, thank you.

I just contacted the supplier
for the natural silk thread.

They said they can have samples
ready by tomorrow.

Everyone, please brainstorm ideas
on how to commercialize the product.

- Understood.
- Yes, ma'am.

By the way, where did Da Reum go
to recruit that knot-tying craftsman?

Did the CEO go with her?

I'm not sure. I don't know the details.

I see.

We're passing through here?

That's the neighborhood where I lived.

If you go this way, there's a market.

And if you go that way, there's a lake park.

You certainly know your way around.

Of course.

If you don't know Nam Da Reum in
this neighborhood, you must be a spy.

Is that "Nam Da Reum"...

the same Nam Da Reum sitting here?

[Neulpum Credit Union Member Kim Mi Ja's
Eldest Daughter Nam Da Reum Hired by SE!]

What is that?

Seriously.

You're quite the local celebrity.

I'm so embarrassed.

Mom...

Mom!

What's with that banner? Take it down.

Please.

Why would I take down
something I paid good money for?

It should stay up for at least six months.

I guess you've arrived.

Aren't you coming to see your mom?

I'm here for work, so I don't think so.

How did it go with what I asked for?

Go to your old high school.

She said she'll have some time after lunch.

Okay.

Mom, thank you so much.

I'll call you later, okay?

Okay.

Don't film this. Why are you doing that?

You're the pride of the neighborhood.

Nam Da Reum of SE Trading. Right.

If you go straight this way...

Isn't this pretty?

The whole neighborhood must feel nostalgic.

Yeah.

But it feels kind of strange,
being here with you, sir.

My all-time favorite snack place!

I used to come here every single day!

Walk on the inside.

Okay.

He seems strangely sweet, doesn't he?

Wait here for a moment.
I'll call the cafeteria.

Okay, thank you.

Thank you.

This way.

Okay.

It's been so long.

Would you like to sit here for a bit?

Is this your alma mater, Ms. Nam?

Yes.

I used to sit here too,
and listen to a lot of music...

Everything's exactly the same.

He's handsome!

He's gorgeous!

Hello. Are you a celebrity?

- No, I'm not.
- Are you an actor? Or a model?

You're so handsome. Do you have Instagram?

Oppa, take a selfie with me.

You're really handsome.

Hey, girls?

Girls?

You have the wrong idea.

What?

Hey, where are you going!

No way.

Isn't that Da Reum unnie?

[12:00 AM, My House in Ansa-dong]
Everyone, I'll show you how...

[Today's Mission: Find a Best-Seller]
to source items today.

[Aseul-Aseul Homepage, Like and Subscribe]

I don't have a car,
so I'm taking a taxi to go source some items.

[Aseul-Aseul Homepage, Like and Subscribe]

This is where I sourced
those strawberry panties.

[Can't Just Sell Strawberries]
She's the owner.

[Sexy Mood: ON]
I'll try a risky panty challenge.

[Cuteness: OFF, Vibe: ON]
I prefer to see and touch products myself...

[Material Check Complete]
Those are all in stock.

[Orders Expected to Flood In]

I told you to be quiet because I'm recording!

What are you even doing instead of working?

This is me working.

You have to use videos for sales these days.

Just watch. Orders will flood in soon.

Flood, my foot.

Last time, it was the refunds
for the push-up bras that flooded in.

Hey.

I got scammed because I was a newbie.

How was I supposed to know
the padding would shift to the side?

That's why you should stick to what you know.

Why sell sexy lingerie you've never worn?
You're so frustrating.

I think an order came in.

[Byul Ah sent a photo]

I guess Da Reum went back home?

What?

Without even telling us?

Unnie, Da Reum unnie showed up at school
with a handsome guy.

He must be her boyfriend!

Boyfriend?

Who was this tall, handsome guy again?

Sir, you're seriously popular
with high school girls, aren't you?

You were a bit of a big deal back in school,
weren't you?

Well, I wasn't too boring.

As expected, you really can't tell a lie.

What about you, Ms. Nam?

What were you like in school?

What do you think I was like?

Bright and energetic, just like now...

A popular girl that everyone knew?

Wrong!

Actually, I was...

an outcast for a while.

I spent many lunch breaks sitting alone.

So when I see kids like that,

it gets to me, for no real reason.

It's a feeling only those
who've been alone can understand.

So maybe that's why you put
other people's feelings first...

I'm not sure.

But I have many more good memories here.

I got through it because
I had someone to support me.

Who was that?

My...

first love?

Seeing how hard he works
makes me want to work harder too.

It really motivates me.

Anyway, I'm very grateful to him.

That's good to hear.

That you had someone like that back then.

Excuse me.

Are you here to see Master Im?

Yes.

Hello.

Hello.

[APPELLO - Nam Da Reum, Kang Ha Gi]

Mi Ja unnie asked me to come out...

If you tell us where she is,
we'll go talk to her.

You must never say you heard it from me.

Of course.

It won't be easy, but hang in there.

You've got this!

Excuse us. Is anyone here?

Hello.

Hello.

Hello.

Where can we find the craftsman?

She's further inside.

- Thank you.
- Thank you.

Look at that color.

It looks delicious!

Young Sook brought some green onions.

- Hello.
- Hello.

Who might you be?

We're from a company called APPELLO in Seoul.

This is Master Im Cheong Rim's house, right?

How'd you even find this place?

Sis!

Someone's here.

Come out and see!

[Certificate of Appointment,
Award for Merit in Heritage Skill Transmission]

Master Im, this is the draft
we prepared in advance.

[Combining Tradition and Trend]

APPELLO is a fashion platform
that curates domestic designer brands.

We're trying to combine traditional
crafts with modern design.

We believe we can promote
your work worldwide...

Then what about production?

Don't worry about that.

We've found a factory with
sufficient technical skills...

A factory.

Not interested.

If you don't like the factory we've selected...

No. I have nothing to say to merchants.

Get out, now.

What should we do now?

Ms. Nam, you've done enough.

I'll drive you to the terminal,
so you should head back to Seoul.

But what about you, sir?

I'm going to stay and persuade Master Im.

Seeing her work in person made me certain.

In that case...

I'll stay too.

I'll do whatever I can to help.

What are you planning to do?

Well, we have to try something.

Ms. Nam.

We still have that
warm Korean spirit in us, though.

With this much kimchi to make,
how could we just leave?

Let us help out a little before we go.

How do I stuff the seasoning into the cabbage?

Your arms are thin as chopsticks.

Have you ever even made kimchi before?

Don't underestimate this work.

I may not look it,
but I have plenty of experience helping my mom.

Hurry up and help.

Right. Yes.

Rub the seasoning in over there.

- Like this?
- Yes, rub it in.

I'm your farmhand from Seoul, at your service.

He's quite handsome, too.

That's heavy, let me take it.

This is heavy.

You've salted a lot of cabbage.

That one's a chopstick-arm too.

- He'll still be useful.
- I'll pour it here.

Chopstick arms here, chopstick arms there.

You've got no muscle at all.

- I'm sure he'll be useful somewhere.
- Let me take it.

He looks like he can't even
hold a pair of chopsticks.

[My Eyes for You, Park Seo Jin]

♪ Scrub it, scrub it ♪

♪ With love ♪

♪ Scrub the dirt off your heart ♪

Line it up.

Did you guide Da Reum properly?

Of course.

She came with someone from her company.

They looked super busy.

- Right?
- Yes.

She must be having a hard time
since she joined a big company in Seoul.

Well, it's SE Trading, after all.

I'm sure she has a lot of work.

SE?

SE? That's odd.

It wasn't SE.

What are you talking about?

What do you mean, it wasn't SE?

Something about selling...

Something like "Apollo"? A name like that?

Wait a minute.

It's APPELLO. APPELLO.

[APPELLO - Nam Da Reum]

What?

APPELLO?

Ms. Nam.

Do it properly.

You don't just apply the seasoning,
you coat it. Okay?

Like this, so it soaks in
along the grain of the cabbage.

Let it soak in.

Like this?

Like this? Like this?

Come on, this has all gone limp.

Try being a little gentler, okay?

With sincerity. Okay?

You're very detailed in every way, sir.

I'm the type to see
things through once I start.

I'm putting these on again, here of all places.

What?

I thought I'd graduated from needing a cast.

Sir, don't tell me you were wearing
those red rubber gloves?

Wasn't it you who got all fired up saying,

"I have to watch my front and my back"?

Guess you did wear them after all.

I did. Yes, I wore them.

Happy now?

You said you wouldn't wear them.

Seriously...

It's nice wearing them, isn't it?

I don't know.

Just do it properly.

I am doing it properly.

It's all gone limp.

Unnie! Unnie!

Mom.

Mom, what are you doing here?

You!

Give me those rubber gloves!

No, you go over there and help
move the kimchi containers instead,

and hand those gloves over to me!

Okay.

Move.

Mom.

Master Im.

Master Im.

Please look kindly upon my daughter.

She's not the type to do things halfway.

If you help her, she'll do a great job.

Yes.

This is wonderful.

You bought some really good cabbage.

The color is beautiful.

You have to wrap them neatly like this.

It's better with plenty of seasoning.

Look at this guy.

You look pretty cool today.

Maybe I shouldn't have taken group lessons.

What if everyone falls for me
in front of Mi Mi?

That would be awkward.

Now, take a long step back
with your right foot. One.

Two.

Again, one, two.

Again, one.

Min Woo, lower your arm.

Engage your core.

Straighten your back. Engage your core.

Straighten your back.

Engage your core.

Min Woo, lower your arm.

Engage your core, that's it.

More, more.

Now, one more time.

Inhale, lengthen the spine, tighten the ribs.

You need to raise your arms this high.

Why are you so weak?

Honestly.

Okay, two.

Min Woo, stand up.

Yes.

Now, this is the last one.

One.

Min Woo.

Come on, let's go.

Wait, where are we going?

Where do you think?

We're having a welcome party
for the new member.

No, that's okay. I'm fine.

Let's go, let's go.

- Get home safely.
- Meat, meat!

- Aren't you coming with us?
- Bye.

Ms. Nam, give that to me.

Thank you.

Where did Mi Ja unnie go?

Tell her to come quickly so we can eat.

Okay.

Mom.

Thank you for helping me.

I mean,
after all the work I put into raising you...

What on earth do you even do at that company
that you're out here doing this?

Mom, actually...

there's something
I haven't been able to tell you.

I...

quit SE Trading.

I know.

You do?

APPELLO, or whatever it's called...

I saw your business card.

I'm sorry I lied.

You were so proud of me being at SE,
I didn't want to disappoint you.

I'm not upset because you quit a big company.

The fact that you didn't tell me,
that's what hurts.

Even back in school, if things were hard,
why couldn't you have just talked to me?

You say it's because
you don't want me to worry...

but it makes me feel like
you can't depend on me.

Whenever you do that, it breaks my heart.

I'm sorry.

I won't do it again.

But, Mom, even though it's a small company,

it's a place where my ideas matter
and I have a voice.

It makes me...

feel useful.

That's why I love APPELLO...

and I'm much happier here.

Then that's enough.

Whether it's a big company or not,
all I want is...

for you to be happy.

Thank you, Mom.

We should toast. Cheers.

- I should bring out some more boiled pork.
- Yes, please.

Ma'am, please try some of this.

Yes, this too.

Yes.

Please take good care of Da Reum, sir.

It's her first job,
so she's still lacking in many ways, right?

Not in many ways, but a little...

She is a little lacking.

But she's known for being very diligent.

All of our employees are diligent.

I guess there's nothing special
to praise Da Reum for.

Ms. Nam is already a great employee.

She's always cheerful,
and she works diligently on everything,

it hasn't been long since she joined,
but she's been a huge help.

You don't have to worry too much.

Is that so?

I always thought Ms. Nam
was a very warm and good person,

and now I see she takes after you.

How did you know?

Actually,
everyone says she's the spitting image of me.

Really?

- Let's have a toast.
- Yes.

You can really hold your liquor, sir.

- Have another.
- Yes.

Ma'am, let me pour that for you.

By any chance,
is there a guy Da Reum is seeing at work?

Or even just someone she likes.

Excuse me?

I wouldn't really know about that, no.

I'm worried.

She has no interest in dating at all.

But you look really young, sir.

Are you single by any chance?

Yes, I'm single.

Really?

So, what's your ideal type?

Excuse me?

Well, you said Da Reum
is a warm and good person.

So, is that kind of woman not your style?

No, it's not that...

Mom!

Why are you saying such weird things?

Please, stop bothering the CEO.

I was just asking about his ideal type.

I was curious.

You're not supposed to ask
things like that at work.

And there's a certain situation...

But you just joined the company.

Then are you going to get fired again?

- No way.
- What have I done?

Ma'am,

the man your daughter likes is...

me.

Director Lee.

- Hello.
- Hello.

What brings you here all of a sudden?

I stopped by after filming.

Is the marketing department
very busy these days?

Yes, because of the K-Wave project proposal.

We're working overtime every day.

CEO Kang hasn't left yet, right?

CEO Kang's away on a business trip.

With Da Reum.

With Da Reum?

To recruit a knot-tying craftsman
in Da Reum's hometown.

Honestly, it sounds like
it's hit some rough waters,

and it seems like he's
not coming back until they pull it off.

- Team Lead, we're ready for the meeting.
- Okay.

Director Lee, I have to go to the meeting,
what about you?

There's no one to see. I should go.

Get home safely, Director Lee.

Take care.

[APPELLO - Nam Da Reum]

[Handmade Item Research!
Workshop Scouting... Let's Crush It!]

[Korea Heritage Service K-Wave #1
Goes to APPELLO... Let's Go!]

A fan of mine drew this character,

and it was so cute I ended
up memorizing every detail.

It was Da Reum.

Mom, are you sure
you don't want me to go with you?

You're here to work.

Work hard and make sure
you convince Master Im.

Got it?

Okay. Take care, Mom.

Ma'am, please get home safely.

Yes, sir.

Please take good care of my daughter.

- Eun Jeong, I'm leaving.
- Bye, unnie.

Get home safe.

It's admirable that you want to
learn traditional knots.

I've been doing this for over a decade,
and it's still hard for me.

Master Im always says this.

"Knotting is a form of discipline."

She's done it her whole life,
but she says it's still difficult.

Compared to her, I'm just a beginner.

No, I'm not even born yet.

Anyway, here.

A cord woven with multiple layers of
thread like this is called a "braided cord."

We're going to make
the knot using this braided cord.

Why don't you get a feel for it first?

Shall we go sit down?

I'll teach you the easiest one first.

I'll show you one of the most basic knots,
the "Dongsimgyeol" knot.

Dongsimgyeol, Dongsimgyeol.

Now, we're going to make a "go".

A "go" refers to this round loop.

Now, take these two strands hanging down

and fold them between
the second and third loops.

Like this?

You did a great job.

Yes, good.

This one...

fold this,

put this up...

fold this on...

Do I fold this one?

Or that one?

This one... this one...

No, not that.

Not like that.

Put this under.

This first.

Yes, and then...

You can put this through here, right here.

- Here?
- Yes.

There we go.

- Like this?
- Done!

[Im Cheong Rim Traditional Knot
Successor Graduation & Exhibition]

Done! I'm finally finished.

After making it myself,
it looks even prettier and I'm so proud.

I know, right.

I think I understand now what it means
when they say time is "contained" in it.

I didn't know even a small knot
required so much work.

I was going to try it alone, but thank you.

It's nothing.

Let me know if there's
anything else we can help with.

All the friends I learned with have left,

and now I'm the only official successor left.

If I stop,
it's really going to end the legacy, right?

Please, both of you,
try to persuade Master Im.

At this rate, it's only a matter of time
before traditional knot-tying dies out.

The work is intense,
and it's hard to make a living.

Who would want to do it?

Whether it's in a factory or anywhere,

I just want the world to know
that traditional knots exist.

Is that the mindset you've had
while making these knots?

Master Im.

If that's how you feel, then leave!

Go to a factory, mass-produce them,
and make all the money you want!

Make money?

If that's what I wanted,

I would have quit a long time ago, Master Im.

I'm doing this because I want to protect it.

Someone has to hold onto it, don't they?

Even if it's just me, somehow...

But just because my way of protecting
it is different from yours,

how can you say that I'm wrong?

Ms. Nam.

Yes?

Would you like to come outside?

Just a moment.

I buried these earlier,
and it felt weird eating alone.

Roasted sweet potatoes!

Sir, you know how to do this too?

Here, try some.

The smell is amazing.

It's hot, so be careful.

Ms. Nam, are you okay?

Just spit it out here.

Wait, he's even holding his hand out for me?

No, I'm okay.

Eat slowly so you don't get hurt.

Thank you.

Why is he being so nice to me?

It reminds me of my grandmother.

She used to roast sweet potatoes
in the furnace for me all the time.

I envy you, Ms. Nam.

You have a kind grandmother,
and your mother too.

Thanks to you,
I had a great time today as well.

Doing what?

Having a drink with your mother.

My mother passed away
when I was a senior in high school...

so I never got to do that with her.

Then you checked one
off your bucket list today.

I suppose so.

What about you, Ms. Nam?

Do you have a bucket list?

Seeing a concert from the front row,

getting a pet, and...

hearing someone say,

"I'm so glad you're here with me."

It's a bit cheesy, isn't it?

Maybe it's because I've been
by the fire for too long.

I'm getting hot.

- I'll go for a walk...
- Okay.

Ms. Nam?

Don't you want to go for a walk?

For some reason, today...

feels like it'll stay
in my memory for a long time.

Me too.

I'm really glad... that you are here with me.

My bucket list?

Ms. Nam.

You told me something before, right?

That the reason you joined APPELLO was

because there was someone
you really wanted to meet.

Yes, I did say that.

What's this?

Why is he asking this all of a sudden?

Let's be honest today.

The person you wanted to meet...

is it me?

What?

Do you see me as a man?

Do you think...

that I have some kind of interest in you, sir?

It's just the two of us here,
so let's have a frank talk...

Wait!

Hold on.

So is that why, back then,

you used the "I'm the CEO,
you're the employee" line

and drew a boundary?

Was that really the reason?

I know, too.

That you and I can't be like that.

I know exactly who you like.

What do you know?

Who is it?

It's just...

Who do I like?

You like Director Lee!

Ever since way back, for a long, long time.

What did you say?

Don't worry too much.

I'll cherish and protect your feelings, sir.
I won't judge at all.

Wait a second, Ms. Nam.

So you thought I liked men all this time?

It's true, isn't it?

Ms. Nam, I don't like men.

- What?
- And...

there's someone else
I'm interested in right now.

What?

[My Bias, My Boss]

[#Epilogue]

Should I pull it?

Yes.

Okay, it's done.

You see how to do it now?

Go ahead and try it.

This is the first piece I made with you, sir.

Was it called a Dongsimgyeol knot?

Why are you so surprised?

I'm not.

[Dongsimgyeol Knot]

[A traditional knot
that binds two hearts as one, forever]

Who is this someone else he's interested in?

Take my car.

Take my car instead.

What is this plot twist?

You're the someone else I'm interested in.

Why can't you say it?

Why can't you just say it!

How about we stay by each other's side
like this from now on?

Who did she go to meet?

Don't date a man like that.

Sir.

At least with me, you can admit
when things aren't okay.