01x03 - Episode 3

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THE ORDINARY JACKPOT



You can sit.

Did you see the personnel changes?

Yes, I did.

How do you feel about it?

I'm fine with it.

I know that's not true.

No, I really am.

How are you and Eun-tae?
Are you close?

The assistant manager?

Oh, he's team leader now.

Yes, well, we get along fine.

Can you work under him?

Are you sending me to Sales Team 5?

Why?

You don't want to work under
a younger team leader?

It's not just about me.

I think Mr. Gong
might feel uncomfortable.

I'm asking what you think.

You don't want to transfer?

If I have a choice

I'd like to stay where I am.

Hey.

Yes?

I'm telling you to join Team 5
as nicely as I can.

Why do you make me give you an order?

I apologize. I'll transfer.

- You can go.
- Okay.

Ms. Park.

Don't you also think
he and I aren't a good fit?

Sorry, ma'am.

I wouldn't send you there
if you two weren't a good fit.

You and Eun-tae might not know it

but you two make a good team.

- Get out.
- Yes, ma'am.

EPISODE 3: WHAT I BELIEVE IN

Aren't you sick of it?

Of what?

Having the same coffee every day
at the same time.

Sometimes, you can have a latte.
Sometimes, you can skip.

But you come here without fail.

It's different every day.

I may not be an expert

but the coffee smells different
every day.

That's why I look forward
to each cup.

- I'll see you tomorrow.
- Bye.

- Good morning.
- Good morning.

Morning.

Hello, Mr. Gong.

You're here early, Gi-tae.

Yes.

I'd like to confirm the meeting time.

- Yes.
- Good morning.

Hello.

Great. Thank you.

- Ji-hye.
- Yes?

Can you check the conference room
for our Laknes meeting?

I'd like some extra time
before and after.

The meeting is scheduled
for 2 to 4 p.m.

so I extended the reservation
from 1 to 5 p.m.

Is that okay with you?

- You did that already?
- Yes.

Mr. Yang told me
you'd need some extra time.

- Gi-tae?
- Yes, sir?

Stop what you're doing

and print Alex Cooper's
first-half revenue.

I'm on it right now.

I put him on it already.

And here are the malls and outlets
where our brands are sold.

It should help
with your upcoming meeting.

Thank you, Mr. Yang.

Here you go.

Oh, thanks.

- Ji-hye.
- Yes?

We need two visitor passes
from Support.

Did you...

already get them?

Oh, dear...

Ms. Lee, can you get them?

I forgot. I'll get them now.

SUPPLEMENT FOR STOMACH LINING

Mr. Gong, have one of these.

It's good for you.

Thanks. I'll take it later.

No, take it now.

I should've shut him down sooner.

- You liked it?
- Never mind.

They work slower,
so we must be prepared.

- Hello, Mr. Jang.
- Hello.

Hi.

- Oh, I remember.
- Yes.

I'm thinking that's a possibility.

- We should be prepared.
- Sakamoto is...

Hello, sir.

What are you two up to?

We're preparing
for our meeting with Laknes.

- You two?
- Yes.

You... Never mind.

So what's the plan?

Why prepare
when we just need their signature?

We thought we should show them
what we can do.

What we're like when we get to work.

Don't waste your time.
Just get the deal signed.

Oh, and did you sort out
your other brands?

I'm almost done. I'll wrap up soon.

Why are you taking so long?

- Finish up quickly.
- Yes, sir.

- Then...
- Let's continue.

Was Team 4 told to give up
any of your brands?

We're barely surviving as is.
There's nothing to give up.

Why do you ask?

Ms. Joo asked if Team 4 agreed
to hand over any brands.

Does my team need
to give yours anything?

No, I'm just curious
why people are saying that.

- Ju-hui.
- Yes?

Someone from Team 1 or 2
will become associate director, yes?

- Yes.
- Then why is Team 5

giving its brands to Team 1?

Because they have
too much on their plate?

Teams 1 and 2 are competing
to get ahead.

And Team 5 suffers in the process.

It's like two th*gs
getting into a bar fight

and a civilian gets hit in the head
by a flying bottle.

Got it?

- Yes.
- You didn't get it.

And Ms. Joo...

She sided with Team 1.

She thinks Mr. Kim will get promoted.

But my team?

No one will get promoted,
and we won't perform that well.

No promotions, no bonuses.

I'm saying,
keep us out of the office politics.

You didn't get that, either.

How did you get in here?

I passed the entrance exam.

Are these urgent?

Somewhat.

When is the Laknes meeting?

It should start soon.

What do you want for the brand?

For us to launch it smoothly.

- That's it?
- Yes.

That's all I want.

Do you think Gong and Yang
can work together after that fight?

They're boys.

They fight, but they make up.

Mr. Jang, whatever the outcome,
this deal will benefit the company.

But I'm not sure
if it'll benefit you too.

- Here you go.
- Thanks.

Everything looks good.

Thank you.

Perfect spacing
between the words and lines.

WELCOME TO HONGSUNG
LAKNES ASIA KIM HYEONG-CHAN, SAKAMOTO

I'm Team Leader Gong Eun-tae.

It's a pleasure to meet you.
I'm Team Leader Gong Eun-tae.

I'm Assistant Manager Yang Jun-h*
from Sales Team 5.

I'm Assistant Manager Yang Jun-h*
from Sales Team 5.

I'm Kim Hyeong-chan,
Director of Asia for Laknes.

Hello, nice to meet you.

I'm Sakamoto.
I oversee the Asian market.

- Shall we?
- Yes.

We have pretty good coffee here.

- I hope you like it.
- Great, thank you.

When did you arrive?

We arrived yesterday.

I see. You flew in yesterday.

If you don't mind, may I tape
the meeting for our records?

- Sure.
- Thank you.

I need you to do something for me
before the Laknes meeting.

Ji-hye, find out what you can
about Kim Hyeong-chan and Sakamoto.

Their past tells you who they are.

I'd like to know how a Korean
became Director of Asia.

As a fellow Korean,
it makes me proud.

I studied fashion design in Spain.

I was lucky enough
to start as a VMD at Zara.

I did that for about three years
before moving to Philipp Plein.

Oh, I think I heard
about a Korean working there.

That's when I met Ms. Park Hyeon-suk.

Then I started my own business,
but it didn't work out.

That's when I joined Laknes.

We could learn a lot from you.

Not at all.
I'm sure you're both very capable.

Gi-tae, list questions we can use
to gain the upper hand.

In negotiations, questions are power.

WOULD YOU CONSIDER HIRING HONGSUNG
STAFF WHEN ESTABLISHING A DESIGN LAB?

Laknes is doing well in Japan, right?

Japan runs its own promotions
to support the brand.

Does the head office provide
a separate promotional budget?

We get 3% of the order value
to spend on promotions.

As much as 3%?

Wow, that's a lot.

What margin did you offer
the Japanese market?

Leather goods at 70%,
and apparel at 75%.

Is it true that you offered us


I believe we've settled
the baseline margin.

Isn't there always
room for negotiation?

The truth is,
we were headed for Japan.

We called Ms. Park to say hello,
and she arranged this meeting.

Yes, we know
we requested this meeting.

I'll be honest.

We're especially wary
because Korea failed us once before.

We're already doing just fine
in Japan

so we're not sure
why we should enter Korea again.

I'll go through Laknes's
last five financial statements.

The answer is in the numbers.

The purchasing patterns
and recent changes.

To be frank, we were hesitant too.

We do all the work to improve
brand awareness, and the deal ends.

I know many brands switched partners
for a higher baseline margin.

I'm not saying that's wrong.

I'm saying we take on that risk.

You can give 3% of total sales
as a staff incentive.

That's their livelihood,
so that's a given.

Could you reconsider the margin?

A 65% apparel margin puts you
between Pinster and Mareige.

But Laknes is
nothing like those brands.

Are you aware we take back
all the dead stock?

Yes, that's actually
more work for us.

We have to pick up everything
and send it back to France.

The only one who profits
is the logistics company.

How about after the launch

we provide enough product
to stock the outlet stores too?

Would that work?

No, we'll handle the malls
and outlets from the start.

In return, give us the same


I'm sorry.

I can't do that.

Hey, how do you think it went?

I think it went badly.

Darn it.

Did you see the look
in Sakamoto's eyes?

- No.
- It was bad.

How did it go, Mr. Gong?

- Mr. Yang?
- Let's go upstairs.

- Okay.
- Be quick.

- Gi-tae.
- Yes?

Do you have plans later?

No.

Ji-hye, you?

I'm free too.

Are you?

Then shall we go out...

No.

- What?
- What?

Forget it. It's no big deal.

Did the deal go okay?

What happened? Yes or no?

Why won't either of you say anything?

Did they sign the deal?

- Mr. Gong.
- What happened?

Let's get a drink later.

Forget the drinks.

- Mr. Yang!
- Mr. Yang? Mr. Gong?

We got 65% for leather,


We increased the margins by 5%
with a separate incentive clause.

- Good job.
- Thank you.

I owe it to you
for letting us do our jobs.

Also, Mr. Yang played a huge role.

These are the brands
that grew under our management.

They all grew by over 50%
from the previous year.

We're not asking for a higher margin
without reason.

We're asking you to recognize
the value of our work.

We can deliver better results
than anyone else.

The document you're reading
proves that.

What does the Korean market
mean to Laknes?

It's a stepping stone to China

so you don't lose anything
as long as you make a decent profit.

That's why your brand
ended up with our team.

We're the weakest team.

They expect us to do an average job
and give you what you want.

You two expected to come here,
sign the deal, and move on.

Am I wrong?

No, I won't deny that.

I'm sorry, but we have
no intention of doing that.

To you, Korea might be
just a stepping stone

but to us, Laknes is a brand
we must build and grow.

We don't want to settle
for an average profit.

Adjust the margin.

You'll make much more.

Are you that confident?

You saw the numbers.

Good job.

You deserve a team dinner.

Put it on this card.

Thank you.

Mr. Gong.

Did you consider which brands
to give Team 1?

Yes, I did.

Mr. Yang.

Do you want to shake things up
with me?

You're making me feel uneasy.

I'm going to turn
this company around.

We'll keep them all.

What do you mean
you'll keep them all?

We keep all our brands?

What happens then?

Who knows?

That's why I said, "shake things up."

What are you saying?

- You can't do all...
- Let him talk.

Aren't you being too ambitious?

You lack the manpower.

That's why I'd appreciate it
if you gave us some extra help.

Then can you handle it all?

Yes, we can.

I've already assigned the tasks.

I think it's doable.

Will Mr. Jang be okay with that?

I can see his furious expression.

That's for me to handle
as team leader.

I don't know anything
about office politics.

I just don't want someone else
to benefit from my hard work.

You know nothing
about office politics?

Politics and I don't mix.

Let's do it, then.

Sales Team 2.

Yes.

Mr. Son?

Okay, I'll pass it on.

What is it?

- A team leader meeting.
- Right now?

Okay.

- You have a meeting, Mr. Jeong.
- With whom?

- Ms. Park.
- Darn it.

This is just stupid.

- Mr. Yang.
- Is it done yet?

We're almost done.
How far did you get?

- It's printing now.
- We're printing it now.

- Hurry up.
- We'll be right down.

Ji-hye, mine will be printed first.

Here's what you asked for.

This covers each team's brands

and this includes the sales figures.

This is each team's current schedule.

- Good job, both of you.
- Will they be okay with this?

Mr. Jang looked sour.

There's no going back now.
It can't be helped.

- Good luck, sir.
- Good luck, Mr. Gong.

It's almost time to clock out,
so I'll keep this short.

Okay.

Sales Team 5 took on Laknes,
a brand no one else wanted

and signed the deal in our favor.

Let's give them a hand.

The original plan was for them
to hand a few brands to Team 1.

But Mr. Gong changed his mind.

He'll keep them all.

I called you all here
to praise him publicly.

Mr. Gong, what's your reasoning?

I thought that was why
my team was created.

Sales Team 1 is a core team

that handles 30%
of our division's total sales.

I shouldn't burden them with brands

that are only starting
to turn a profit.

I'd like our team

to handle its own business.

Mr. Son, what do you think?

I respect him.

I didn't think the youngest
team leader had that kind of idea.

- You respect him?
- Yes.

Shouldn't you be ashamed of yourself?

- Mr. Kim.
- Yes, ma'am.

What do you think?

I'm ashamed.

- Are you?
- Yes.

- Ms. Joo.
- Yes, ma'am.

I hear you're still bullying brands
into giving you their new products.

Is that true?

You should know better.

- What about you, Mr. Jeong?
- Yes?

I'm embarrassed as well.

The other team leaders
are competing to get ahead.

Have you decided to do nothing
since you won't get promoted, anyway?

That's not it.

Guys.

- Yes?
- Yes?

No one will say it out loud

but you all know
why Laknes went to Team 5

why Team 5 was supposed
to give its brands to Team 1

and who will be promoted
to associate director.

You're all playing chess
in your heads.

You all think you're so smart.

Mr. Jang.

Yes, ma'am.

Jang Hyang-eun returns from China.

Yes, she'll be back next week.

Send her to Team 5.

Yes, ma'am.

Make yourselves useful.

Don't just scheme.

Do some work.

Bye, ma'am.

Everyone leave
except for Gong Eun-tae.

{\an8}TEAM LEADER GONG EUN-TAE

Mr. Jeong, where's Mr. Gong?

He'll need some time
to clean up the mess he made.

You can go home.

Go home.

Why did you do it?

Why won't you answer me?

Why didn't you do as I said?

I did as you said.

You told me to take on Laknes,
so I did.

And I listed up the brands
to give to Team 1.

But then I thought I could do it all
with one extra teammate.

Can't I at least ask for that?

What's gotten into you?

Why are you talking back
like you have nothing to lose?

You don't know your place
now that you're a team leader?

That's not it.

Now that I'm a team leader,
I know what the job entails.

Gosh, you're talking like
you've lost a few screws.

Okay, then.

Do you think team leaders
have a fixed job description?

Who decided that?

Gong Eun-tae.

Team leaders,
associate directors, and directors...

They're all people
who do as they're told.

If you can't do that,
just start your own business.

This company

isn't yours, is it?

You b*stard!

I can't believe what I'm hearing.

Mr. Jang.

In my first year here

do you remember taking clueless me
to Paris to sign a deal?

What about it?

We took a red-eye on Saturday.

We worked all weekend

and went straight to another meeting
when we landed Tuesday.

I did that for just one week

but you'd been doing that
for the whole month.

Sure, we were busy.

We couldn't send anyone else.
So what?

You did that

because, like me now,
you were the youngest team leader.

You worked that hard

because you didn't want
your team to suffer

for having the youngest team leader.

Thanks to your sacrifice

we were able to keep our heads down
and work hard.

Hey.

A company is an organization, okay?

Those above lead and pull
while those below support them.

Laknes was my way of telling you
I'd take you with me.

All you had to do was obey
and support me.

I don't know that much yet.

Maybe I'll understand
when I'm an associate director.

You moron...

Mr. Jang.

Back in the day

you argued with staff
at each brand's head office

and sucked up to store staff.

Despite all that,
you bought us soju to cheer us up.

That's how great
a team leader you were.

Can't I be a team leader like you?

Did you get a job offer?

You can be honest.

You did.

Either that, or you're doing this
because you have a Plan B.

No? What is it, then?

Did you win the lottery or something?

Darn it.

I got scared as hell.

You sly thing.

I can't stand you.

- They should be done by now.
- Right?

Hey, look.

You didn't go home?

Well...

Were you afraid
I'd k*ll your team leader?

Gosh, no.

We're going out to dinner.

You're a weird bunch.

Just a few days ago,
you wanted to tear each other apart.

- Here.
- No, thanks.

Ms. Park gave me hers.

I'll pay for the second round.

Okay, then. Thank you.

- Mr. Yang.
- Yes, sir.

Your team leader loves beef so much
it'll wake him right up.

- Have beef for dinner.
- Okay.

- And go somewhere cheap for round 2.
- Got it.

- Thank you.
- Bye, sir.

Thank you.

Hey, Eun-tae.

Laknes...

It'll do well.

I wouldn't have given it to you
otherwise.

Let's go.

- Yes, sir.
- Okay.

Do you know what to do?

- Cheers!
- Cheers!

Snap, snap.

You're embarrassed?

The other team leaders
are competing to get ahead.

Have you decided to do nothing
since you won't get promoted, anyway?

Good job, everyone.

- You too.
- Good work.

Mr. Gong, I feel awesome today.

Why is that?

It's like...

I feel like I helped close this deal.

That's why I feel good.

I didn't actually do anything,
but that's how I feel.

You're right. You didn't do anything.

- What?
- We all did it together.

Right, Mr. Gong?

- See?
- Okay, let's go with that.

"Let's go with that"?

I appreciate Mr. Jang more now.

How so?

He said you liked beef

and he gave us his corporate card.

He also said Laknes would do well.

He's like that.

He knows exactly when to use
the carrot and the stick.

It all worked out today, though.

That's why I don't resent Mr. Jang

even when he yells and curses me out.

His praise means
just as little to me.

I don't trust others enough
to let their words sway me.

What do you believe in, then?

My past.

I believe in the life I've lived.

That's so freaking cool.

Can I quote that?

No, don't you dare.

"My past. I believe in the life..."

Don't imitate me. It's embarrassing.

Did I say it wrong?

You shouldn't put so much faith
in your past.

- That'll end badly.
- Why?

- Can I try?
- Sure.

"My past.
I believe in the life I've lived."

- I said it better.
- Excuse me.

You can't say it better than me.

Say it properly, will you?

"My past. I believe in my past."

- Is that not right?
- You said it wrong.

Why are you calling so late?

The time is the least of our worries.

The girl returning from China
is joining your team?

Jang Hyang-eun.

Jang Hyang-eun returns from China.

Yes, she'll be back next week.

Send her to Team 5.

{\an8}Yes, she'll join my team. Why?

{\an8}You accepted her willingly?

{\an8}I did. She's good at her job.

Gong, I didn't mention this
because it's classified.

The China branch is about to implode.

What do you mean?

The branch was deeply corrupt.

Word is, Jang Hyang-eun
was at the center of it all.

I think you picked the wrong person.

THE ORDINARY JACKPOT

That's why your brand
ended up with our team.

We're the weakest team.

They expect us to do an average job
and give you what you want.

You two expected to come here,
sign the deal, and move on.

Am I wrong?

Okay, next.

I'm sorry, but we have
no intention of doing that.

"I'm sorry, but we have..."

To you, Korea might be
just a stepping stone

but to us, Laknes is a brand
we must build and grow.

Adjust the margin.

You'll make that much more.

Are you that confident?

You saw the numbers.

"You saw the numbers."

You saw the numbers.

That's not it.

You saw the numbers.

The numbers. You saw them.

Hey, did you see this? The numbers.

You saw the numbers, didn't you?

You saw the num...

Mr. Gong.

Mr. Yang.

Ji-hye?

What the...

That was so embarrassing.