(theme music)
ALL CHARACTERS, INCIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SETTINGS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
Yeah, I'm almost home.
EPISODE 6
You just can't catch a break, can you?
I wish.
I went to heaven and hell all in one day.
That's one eventful company.
Well, at least there's a new project that I got.
Good.
Happy for you. You deserve a win.
-Who won? -Oh, hey.
A customer. Gotta go.
No one. Come on in.
(sighs)
Mm?
(sighs)
-What? -What are you doing?
Nothing.
(sighs)
What are you doing?
I'll do nothing too.
(sighs)
(mellow music playing)
So you're too tired to even get on the elevator?
HWAJA: Mm.
How are sales?
HWAJA: Mm.
If sales are good, then shouldn't you be happy?
It means I have to deal with people, and people suck the life out of me.
There's no rest for the weary.
YOONJO: I feel bad.
(scoffs)
You're fine, but I wish I had a man here.
Wow. That's nice.
With his sweet and soft touch, and his charm and his…
-(blows) -Please stop it.
Someone who will love me,
and would stroke my belly… (blows)
-Please stop it! -(music stops abruptly)
Ugh, this is why moms can't be best friends with their daughters.
They can never talk about their desires for hot men.
Well, I don't wanna be your friend either, you know.
What's with your face?
Do I look tired?
More like a zombie.
Ugh.
(smacks lips)
(clicks tongue)
(sighs)
Hwaja.
HWAJA: Hm?
If I really want my boss to like me, what should I do?
We should go now.
The thing is, she's in a different league.
She's on a level that's so much higher, and it's just so tough!
I want to impress her and get her approval, but…
Come on, let's go. Whine later. I don't wanna miss my show.
You can't even listen to me for one minute?
I even gave you a shoulder pat!
I've never had a respectable boss like that in my entire life,
so I don't know, okay? I'm cutting the cord. Snip!
Ugh. All right, fine. Whatever. Let's go.
(engine starts)
EUNJEONG: You're in charge of this.
This is your responsibility now.
This was your proposal.
JAEMIN
YOONJO
(calm music playing)
(dial tone trilling)
Please pick up.
(sucks teeth)
YOONJO
MISSED CALL
So you're just gonna stay there?
YIJUNG: Mm-hm.
You don't want your own place?
Why did you call me?
There's something I wanna ask you.
You said you'd never come back to Korea.
(sighs)
I did.
So why…
Why did you come back?
(sighs) Yep. That's the big question.
I thought you were gonna stay there.
You kept acting like… that was it.
(chuckles)
JIHYEON: Just think of it as a sabbatical year.
You've been running nonstop. Take a breather for yourself.
It's not like New York's going anywhere.
Why me though?
You were even willing to step down.
Just be real with me.
Most of Seyong's board…
are the vice president's followers,
which means my position isn't secure.
But having an ESG specialist as the CCO,
that will change how foreign investors see the company
and give me a chance to restructure the board, all that fun stuff.
Who could take issue with replacing the board members
with those who understand ESG better? You see what I mean?
So you'll use me for that?
To what, secure your position as CEO?
(laughs)
You said be real.
Stand with me.
I need you. Come with me and support what I do there.
(soft scoff)
YIJUNG: They needed my help,
and it was a good offer.
Okay, I see.
I guess I wasn't expecting that answer.
So you're upset?
(Jaemin sighs)
(soft sigh)
You asked why I was working here.
Actually, you're the reason why. You.
APOLOGY FOR NO QUALIFICATIONS RECRUITMENT PROCESS
MALE ANNOUNCER: Greetings to all staff of Seyong.
Regarding the controversy over the 2022 No Qualifications,
Special Blind Recruitment of Experienced Workers,
we gave a careless and inadequate response.
To the employees who must have suffered emotional distress due to our mistake,
we offer our sincere apology.
AN APOLOGY TO NO QUALIFICATIONS GIRL
MALE BLAHBLA USER 1: I logged on first thing this morning
to apologize to the No Qualifications girl.
I read their apology, and it was like I'd been hit on the head.
Honestly, I think I was just upset about the company's wishy-washy attitude.
Anyway, I'm sorry, Ms. No Qualifications.
FEMALE SUBWAY ANNOUNCER: Arriving at Euljiro station.
DILIGENCE, HARMONY, HONESTY
YEONSOO: Look.
About that office workers' community,
the staff are raising all this fuss because you keep responding
to that silly thing.
And what's this? You even made a public apology, or something, today?
Are you trying to make things worse?
(scoffs)
CCO, huh?
Chief Creative O…
-(flustered sigh) -(chuckles)
I… Look,
that's not exactly what we gave you that position for.
I couldn't just stand by and watch, huh?
And that's just me. Imagine how he must feel.
Well then? You care to explain yourself? Because…
In fact, it's the company's lack of action or insufficient action
that makes it worse.
The problem doesn't disappear if we ignore it.
Or if management ignores it.
If it was the PR department's mistake,
why are you dragging management into this?
Because they're tiptoeing around management.
What? How dare you suggest that? (scoffs)
You… You're the CCO!
They didn't want to do anything to upset Mr. Jung,
-which is what fanned the flames. -(sucks teeth)
Ms. Goo!
(clears throat)
The PR department represents the company.
Their job is to communicate with the employees on behalf of the company.
So now you're saying, they are too worried about the employees
to be able to do their jobs?
Look, Ms. Goo. If we admit to our mistake,
-the employees will think less of us. -(scoffs)
Of course. That's exactly what I'm saying, yes.
It's better to just do nothing.
You're in Korea now, okay?
You can't do that! No.
Do I really have to tell you this?
Mr. Jung.
Do you still read print newspapers?
Promoting the company on such traditional media channels just isn't…
isn't what public relations is all about anymore.
Now, the company should…
YEONSOO (angrily): Ms. Goo!
Who the hell are you to lecture him?
-GUYOUNG: Please. -(pensive music playing)
(Yeonsoo clears throat)
I don't want to hear excuses. You're responsible.
Tell me what you think you did wrong.
Ah. (chuckles awkwardly)
Yeah.
I hear you, Mr. Vice President,
but, uh… (sighs)
Unfortunately, I have to go now.
So…
-Hmm. -(cup clanks)
I will carefully consider what I did wrong as CCO.
I can do that much for you, sir, absolutely.
Excuse me.
Ms. Goo.
-(door opens) -(snorts)
(disgusted sigh)
-(sighs) -(chuckles awkwardly)
Um, please… I'll deal with this, sir. I will…
(music stops)
Why did Ms. Lim bring her in? I don't understand the logic in that.
Let's just wait it out and see.
She brought her in for a reason.
-(keyboard clacks quietly) -(office phone rings)
Does your team need an extra hand?
What?
You can borrow one from mine.
No, that's not what I meant. I want someone officially assigned…
-Listen up. -to my team.
Uh…
Maeng, you take charge of the partner agencies.
And you two, you each take half of Ryu's clients.
That's not too hard.
(whimsical music playing)
But…
Ryu, they're short of hands. Why don't you go help them out or something?
Would that suffice?
Oh, uh, well, I mean,
I'd be happy to have him.
Move your stuff before the day ends.
(soft murmuring)
(music ends)
So, Mr. Song…
I just think this is too abrupt…
Oh, right. The OA.
OA: ORGANIZATIONAL ASSESSMENT
So, it's the OA period, right?
CHULJUN: But I don't understand.
We don't have much to do with it. It's the executives who make…
SUNTAE: Not that.
You gotta use your head, Maeng.
What do team leaders do for the OA?
-Performance evaluations. -SUNTAE: That's right.
Who's… who's up for promotion here?
Uh, well, I'm up for a promotion.
And so are Hugil and Jaemin. They're up.
So just not Seunghee?
SEUNGHEE: Sir.
Um, I'm also up for a promotion.
(laughing) All four of you? That's great.
That's…
Oh shit, that's real bad.
Well, I can only give an A to one of you.
(wistful music playing)
I'm sorry.
I wanted to give it to the one who's up for a promotion,
but I guess that won't work.
You're on your own, all right?
Oh, and you were saying.
Uh… nothing. He'll go.
Team 1 needs someone to help them.
The PR department is one big family.
We should help them.
Of course.
(scoffs) You talk way too much, Chuljun Maeng.
(snickers)
(door opens)
(sighs)
ASSISTANT MANAGER GI DAECHUN
(Daechun irritated sigh)
(sighs)
Hello, Mr. Gi.
(slamming)
I look forward to working with you.
(snorts)
What is this?
(comical music playing)
What's Mr. Fancy Pants doing here?
What?
Tell me you're not transferring.
You're just here for a few days, and then you'll leave?
(flustered sigh)
I don't really know.
I mean, we need someone who can actually work for our team.
Driving me crazy…
Do you smoke?
-No. -Do you really not smoke,
or maybe just not with me?
(sighs)
I don't. I really don't smoke.
I quit that.
(annoyed sigh)
PR TEAM 1 PLANNING / SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
(mouthing) Jaemin, he's not a lot of fun.
(sighs)
(groans)
PR TEAM 1 PLANNING / SOCIAL CONTRIBUTION
CELLTICS ON/OFFLINE INTEGRATED CAMPAIGN PLAN
EUNJEONG: Let's get started.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE 1: The first offline campaign,
the Celltics pop-up stores,
will open tomorrow near college campuses in the city.
The second event, the hands-on craft office, opens in a week.
Okay, that sounds good.
And… the online commercials?
We made changes as requested and sent the new storyboard.
If you're okay with that, we'll go ahead and start.
Ms. Park?
Yes?
Oh, did you hear?
Ms. Yoonjo Park here will now be in charge of Celltics.
(soft chuckle)
Oh, so I wanted to talk to you about…
the font and the color.
(chuckles)
We've already discussed this many times.
Jihyo said last time that would be the last.
(clears throat)
Oh, I'm sorry. You're probably finished with it already then.
Oh, no, it's okay. Please feel free to tell us what you think.
(gentle music playing)
(soft chuckle)
Since we have someone new on the project, why don't we all have a dinner together?
Tonight?
Yeah, we can go after the meeting.
It'd be easier than setting another date, right?
Yeah, that sounds good.
Yeah, thank you.
EUNJEONG: Hey, Ms. Park.
-How did I do? -Why did you apologize, huh?
You're new to the project, so if you need to check something,
then you should go ahead and do it.
It's nothing to apologize for.
If you take such a submissive attitude from the beginning,
it'll just be harder to give them orders after.
Yes.
(sighs)
You don't work at an agency anymore.
Remember your position. You have authority. I want you to use it.
Yes, I understand.
Let's go, then.
(upbeat guitar music playing)
(music ends)
What are you doing?
Why are you still working?
It's too early to quit working.
I'm hungry. Come on.
I thought you said we were meeting at the restaurant.
(irritated sigh) Come on, let's go!
So Mr. Jung called you into his office. What for?
He scolded me for doing a bad job.
What?
You, Yijung Goo got scolded for that?
I thought he was gonna make me take a sobriety test.
Just glad it didn't come to that.
(scoffs)
He sits up there acting like a spoiled princess.
And Mr. Kim's an asshole.
That's right. He's very unpleasant.
(scoffs)
(sighs deeply)
But still…
was it really necessary to make a public apology?
It really was.
Consumers are not your only customers now.
You need to think of your employees as your customers
and keep them satisfied as well.
Times have changed.
Each and every employee is a media channel,
and their social media posts can turn into news.
Their negative assessment of the company leads to bad press,
and if we don't address it, guess what?
It can bring down the stock price.
Understand?
Yeah.
Okay.
Ugh, you scare me.
What kind of image do you think will work best?
(sucks teeth) So here's kinda what I've been thinking.
A Gen Z whisper. Okay?
A hip CEO who can communicate well with Gen Z…
YIJUNG: That sounds nice,
but to be one,
you actually have to communicate with them.
(sighs) Why can't we be friends outside of work?
Well, that's a bit harder for me.
If you say so, whatever.
First,
to communicate well with them, you need to listen to them.
Listening? You know I'm great at listening.
Oh, yeah. We have the digital PR team.
I'll have someone there assist me with this. Yeah.
That's it. Easy!
Listen to them. Don't talk.
Do you really feel like your employees believe they can open up to you
in the first place?
That's the problem.
From what I've heard, Gen Z is outspoken,
which is infuriating!
The CEO of Hanyu Fashion told me.
Well, they don't do that to just anybody, now do they?
Ugh, you don't think I should do it?
Please just do it right.
And that's why I brought you here, isn't it?
To do it right.
CHULJUN: Wow.
Things sure are different in Team 3.
This is how you eat?
Mmm.
This is the kind of food you have on dates. Mmm.
I'm sorry, but why exactly are you here with us at this table?
Oh.
Well, you see, he was on the project,
and now, I'm in charge of the partner agencies,
so that's why I'm here!
(laughs)
Mr. Seo. You don't mind, do you?
I just love you so much.
(sing-songy) I love you!
(giggles)
(chuckles awkwardly) Oh, yeah. Love you too.
Oh.
I'd like to propose a toast.
-Come on, we don't need… -Yeah. Raise your glasses, people.
-What? -Dude. Not now.
Raise your glasses. Don't worry.
-I'll make a good one. -(sighs)
All right. To Celltics' huge success.
Come on!
-YOONJO: Cheers to that. -To huge success.
(clinking)
CHULJUN: Clink your glasses.
-(clinking) -Cheers.
Happy we're working together.
So am I. I'm grateful for this opportunity.
(refreshed sigh)
Oh, for the record,
this doesn't count as the meal I was talking about.
Huh?
The meal? For spilling coffee.
Ah.
But we're actually having a meal now, right?
Yeah, but I want one without colleagues.
But one with… just us. We can do something nice like that.
Just us?
(giggles)
That makes it a date, right?
(clears throat)
(chuckling) I'm sorry. I was just joking with you.
Oh, right.
(cheeky music playing)
Your face turned all red. (laughs)
Oh, it's, uh, the wine, you know.
Ah.
(flustered sigh)
It's a bit hot in here.
EUNJUNG: Sure.
Mm?
EUNJUNG: It's so nice to get together.
-Do you like the food? -(mouthing) What?
DONGHOON: Oh, yeah.
(mouthing) What? Who?
(mouthing) Yeah. What?
(mouthing) What?
Who, him?
-Watch out. -What, Mr. Song?
What?
He's…
-(sighs) -CHULJUN: Okay.
Yes, sir. I'll be on standby.
Good night.
That's enough wine for me.
EUNJUNG: That's a first.
You'd die for wine that the company pays for.
Oh, Mr. Song is out drinking now.
So what?
He'll need someone to drive him,
so I said I'd be honored to. (chuckles)
(frustrated sigh)
People, this is life! You have to look out for each other. Yeah.
You should know what I'm talking about.
Oh, everyone.
Did you know Jaemin has now gone over to Team 1 to assist them?
Press releases are, I guess, old school.
(gasps) What?
Who writes press releases better than him? Seriously!
Why are you doing this to me?
Why don't you take it up with the overlord?
It was Mr. Song's idea.
He's doing this because Jaemin took Park's side in that whole Blahbla thing.
(scoffs) Seriously.
Real testament to his personality.
How do you feel?
Maybe you should just apologize.
Oh, it's all right.
The work is less stressful.
Honestly, I'm better off.
Why exactly did you take her side?
(chuckles) It's not a big deal.
And it doesn't really concern you, don't you think?
Ah…
So, uh… you're sure you're okay with this?
(chuckles) Of course.
Why not?
Ah… Team 1 isn't so bad, you guys.
What do you do for Team 1, then?
Uh…
Put on a dinner?
(quirky music playing)
Yeah.
The team leaders and executives
in the management strategy division are having dinner.
-And I plan? -Yes!
Gi is busy with the college product testers. Aren't you?
-(cell phone buzzes) -Yeah. Oh, uh…
Anyway, please plan the dinner.
(chuckles)
(exhales deeply)
15 to 20 people for Friday night.
Yes.
Oh, drinks?
Drinks, uh… Hold on, please.
Hey, Daechun.
What kind of drinks did you prepare for the execs?
Korean restaurant, high-quality soju, ice and tonic water.
(mutters) Soju, okay.
Western restaurant, whiskey or expensive wine.
Ah, thanks.
Still there?
So for drinks, we'll have high-quality soju with some ice and tonic water.
Yes, thanks so much. Bye.
Uh…
Do I have to go to the dinner too?
Who else is gonna stand up at the front and escort them inside?
You act like you've never done this before.
And don't you wine and dine with reporters?
(sighs)
It's not exactly wining and…
Look, I'm busy. It's the college student product testers.
Just make sure the dinner goes well.
You're a smart guy, right? I'm sure you can handle it.
(sighs)
(tense music playing)
(sighs)
Thank you.
(clears throat)
JIHYEON: So then.
Did the operation division have a private tea break or something?
Because you're late.
Oh, no, we're here on time.
We are right on time.
No, you're not.
Not according to my watch.
(chuckling) Hey.
I invited them for a cup of tea.
Nothing wrong with that.
(chuckles)
So then, have you considered it?
We recommended Director Suhwan Jeong for the chief strategy officer position.
-(scoffs) -YEONSOO: He's sorry
he couldn't be here today. He's on a trip.
And what do you mean by "we"?
(pensive music playing)
What?
Well, are we officially taking sides here now?
(laughs)
Ms. Lim.
Let's get started.
(scoffs)
Mm?
I think it's time.
Jihyeon?
Marketing director Suhwan Jeong.
When I…
When I started out here at the bottom,
Kim was the manager on my team,
and Suhwan Jeong was assistant manager.
Everyone must have known my father was the CEO.
He created a whole new department for me.
And I still can't forget…
how they looked at me, so full of contempt,
how they looked down on me, how they mocked me.
They thought I got promoted because I was his daughter.
And yet, they were still so polite to my face.
That's all in the past.
What matters is now.
You think they're any different?
I'm not talking about them.
I'm talking about you. You're a different person now.
Be kind to yourself.
Anyway… (sighs)
It can't be Suhwan Jeong.
I know.
If he becomes the CSO, they'll be cutting the legs out from under me!
I'll be…
just a figurehead.
Then I'd be left with no one but you, the powerless CCO.
I really should've just made you CSO instead.
(sighs) It's dumb.
They liked CCO but not CSO?
They would've fought me like hell. I mean…
This is why I wanted to have dinner with the strategy division leaders.
They're on my side. I should give them a pat on the back every now and then.
(sighs)
Oh.
Who's gonna manage my social activities?
Yoonjo Park. She's PR Team 3.
-The Blahbla girl? -That'd be her.
So I'll be a communicating CEO? Wow!
Yeah.
Please discuss it with the designer and let me know.
That's it.
Oh, and the store. It opens at noon, doesn't it?
Of course, I'll be there, yeah.
FEMALE EMPLOYEE: And Mr. Seo says he'll pick you up.
Oh, no. I'll meet you guys there.
Well, he insists. I'll see you later.
-(beeps) -Uh…
DONGHOON: Hey, I'll pick you up at the convenience store
on the left of Seyong in 30.
(chuckles)
Jihyo, do you wanna come?
The offline event for Celltics is today.
I'm too busy. Didn't you hear what Ms. Eunjeong said earlier?
Turns out I'm good enough to finally get my own client.
Sorry about that.
Who is it?
Protein powder.
Protein?
Uh, I know about protein.
Yeah, well, I believe it.
(comical music playing)
(chuckles awkwardly)
(vehicle horn honking)
Oh, hey.
-Good to see you. -DONGHOON: Yeah, hi.
-Better than a bicycle. -Yeah.
Almost forgot. Here, some coffee.
(gasps)
They're all for me?
Oh, well, pick your favorite.
Uh, but… but this is a lot.
(grunts)
It's a… a bit much, don't you think?
Oh, gosh.
I mean… I also thought it was a bit much.
Oh, well, I don't really have a preference for coffee.
I drink iced coffee when it's hot, a latte when I'm hungry,
and something sweet when I need sugar.
Oh, you can sample them all, then!
Right. Thank you very much.
(both laugh)
Wow.
Oh! Wow. (chuckles)
(pop song playing)
(indistinct chatter)
(women exclaims and laughs)
MALE STAFFER: Wow!
(cheering)
FEMALE STAFFER: May I help you? Would you like to play a game?
(indistinct chatter)
FEMALE STAFFER: Come over and play.
Here we go.
Oh, you won an ampoule.
Hello, how are you?
(indistinct chatter)
Congratulations!
Thank you.
Shall we keep going?
-(phone buzzes) -Yeah.
Oh, excuse me. One second.
Uh… Ah.
Hi. Yes, sir.
Oh, yeah. I see that.
Let's do it.
Um…
I've got to make a conference call with Tony from Traders.
(gasps) Would I be able to watch?
Yes, of course. You're the client.
(chuckles excitedly)
Hi, Tony. How's it going?
-Hello. I'm fine. How are you? -Good.
Oh, by the way, this is my colleague, Yoonjo.
Hi, nice to meet you.
Hi.
(chuckles)
So, what about the media plan?
Given that, uh, our current media plan is, um, focused more on web-based platforms,
we could consider shifting our focus to mobile-based platforms.
Studies have shown that an average Korean
does more than, uh, 50% of their shopping on mobile devices.
So, based on this unique landscape,
I think, well, you know,
by shifting our focus to mobile-based platforms instead,
and, well, diversifying a bit of our inventories,
we could expect better results.
We definitely agree with you on changing the media plan.
And then, we'll look further into that and the inventories as well.
I'm sorry, we need to head out now. But let's talk again later.
Sure thing. Let's talk again soon.
Thanks. Bye-bye.
TONY: Thank you, bye.
-Bye. -Goodbye.
(chuckles)
YOONJO: Wow! (chuckles)
That was so much fun to watch!
There's nothing you can't do, is there?
BOTH: Your skin will never feel dry again with Celltics!
Would you like to spin the wheel?
Spin the wheel and win a prize.
One, two, three.
FEMALE STAFFERS (in distance): Awesome!
(Donghoon sighs)
Mmm, this is good.
(chuckles)
Um, is this something that you always do?
Checking on these types of offline events,
and, uh, having meetings with your foreign partner agencies,
picking up the client, all by yourself, huh?
DONGHOON: Hmm.
I told you this before, didn't I?
I spend way too much energy on my work, just like you.
So I guess I'm not easily satisfied with myself.
I also want to… to prove myself to people.
YOONJO: But didn't you tell me not to be like that?
(chuckles) I said that?
Easier said than done.
(both chuckle)
I admire you, but your employees might not like it so much.
Workaholics are tough to relate to.
You have to have a balance.
At least for the sake of your employees.
You're not wrong.
Oh,
I don't usually go to pick up the client myself.
Just you.
What? Why?
Because I wanted to.
DONGHOON: Mmm.
It was a cool event. Glad we went.
(Yoonjo chuckles)
(all mouthing to electronic K-pop song)
-(irritated groan) -It doesn't work!
-(song stops) -It's supposed to be like this.
-No, that's not it. You did it all wrong. -It goes like this.
-No, that doesn't look right. -No, you rotate your wrist twice.
-Rotate your wrist here before doing this? -Hey, hey. We'll try this one last time,
and if it doesn't work, we'll try something else.
-Okay? Let's go. -Yeah.
Hey, hey, get ready.
(song resumes)
(dancing girls laughing)
ALL: Hey…
(Haejo groans)
FRIEND 1: What?
FRIEND 2: But I look good! Just keep going!
(gasps)
-Hey, did you see that? -(indistinct chatter)
-Hey. Hey, wait! -(door clanks)
Oh, my god. She was doing this…
HAEJO: Hey, hold on.
Um… what was that?
What?
I mean… Damn it. You get good grades too.
So not fair. Who taught you?
How's that not fair?
I take dance lessons.
-Why? -Dunno.
Maybe stress relief.
-(scoffs) -(bright music playing)
Well then, I hate you.
Hey, stop!
Yujin.
Um…
Can you teach me how to do all those moves?
You said you hated me.
You'd hate me too if you were in my shoes!
Come on, Yujin.
Teach me.
-Hm? -(chuckles)
Yeah?
EUN: Well, that's too bad.
Yeah, okay.
Hey, Yoonjo can't…
Whoa.
Hey, man. Your hand is shaking!
(growls)
That little shit. Daechun Gi, that shit…
What, does he have some kind of inferiority complex?
Well?
How…
Did I tell you that, or what?
Well, just from the stuff you've been saying.
Assistant manager forever, got passed up for promotion…
Hasn't even been a year since he transferred to PR from sales.
You weren't even close with him, so you never knew this,
but he's a grumpy guy.
Plus, he doesn't think you deserve your position.
Wow, Eun.
We should call you Sherlock.
Oh. Uh, it's nothing. Well.
I mean, you deal with a lot of folks as a bartender.
Makes people happy when I remember little details about them.
Hey, that's a skill. A sales skill.
Well, what about you? You ever feel that way?
-Feel what? -Inferior.
I guess that anyone can feel inferior about something.
(door opens)
HYEYOUNG: Oh, Jaemin.
BOTH: Oh.
HYEYOUNG: Good to see you.
Oh, it's you.
It's a bar, dude. Just here to drink.
-How are you doing? -Fine.
What were you guys talking about?
Uh, and I'll have my usual.
(imitates Jaemin) "Cool!"
(chuckles)
You have a "usual"?
You seem surprised.
So what were you talking about?
(sighing) Um…
Inferiority complex?
Ah, I see…
(ice clattering)
Do you even know what that is?
JAEMIN: Why does everyone ask that?
If you think I'm 100% perfect, I'm flattered.
But I'm not.
Actually, I'm feeling pathetic right now,
like I'm not good enough.
That's how I feel.
EUN: Hmm…
And you? What makes you feel inferior, then?
I don't think there is anything.
Lack of talent, I guess.
That's an inferiority complex.
What about you?
(sighs)
Well, I worry about paying rent here every month, and I think to myself…
(groans)
"What am I doing here?"
"What am I selling, drinks or my soul?"
(Eun sighs)
Pathetic.
So what you should do is buy a cocktail,
help me, cool?
Uh… (stutters)
-Yeah, of course. Cool. -Cool!
-(Eun squeals) -HYEYOUNG: Something top shelf.
Bring something expensive for rent.
-Um… -1.8 million won.
HYEYOUNG: Oh.
-Hey, I have to go. -Hey, where are you going?
JAEMIN: Forget it!
-Wait! -Hey!
(keyboard clacking)
What are you working on so hard?
The report on our budget increase.
CHULJUN: Mmm!
Mr. Gi…
Knew it!
He dumped this on you, didn't he?
Mmm. Why?
Hmm?
Oh, I guess you'll see soon enough.
(whispering) The marketing director,
Suhwan Jeong, is Mr. Kim's pushing
as the new CSO.
The team leaders are totally panicking!
Why?
Think about it! Think about it!
Mr. Jeong is under Mr. Kim's wing.
And if he comes as the new CSO? What do you think it means?
It means they wanna get rid of all of Ms. Lim's followers
like us!
Think about it. Why the hell would they
let Ms. Goo stay here when her job description isn't even clear?
Wait, what's wrong with her title?
Well, what's the point when no one here knows what a CCO is?
Besides, she's from abroad.
She's like a total outsider.
Everyone knows what a CCO is.
But why did someone so experienced come to work here?
She had no idea what she was getting herself into.
Shit!
I have no idea either.
Duh. Of course you wouldn't.
You're just an assistant manager.
-(giggles) -(scoffs)
Oh, right.
So, where are the bigwigs having dinner?
Goraedeung.
Oh, that Korean restaurant?
They have a fantastic four-course meal.
Oh, wait.
That place is kind of old. They'll have to sit on the floor.
Wait, what will Ms. Goo and Ms. Lim wear to the dinner?
I think, if they wear skirts, they might be uncomfortable.
SUNTAE (in distance): Hugil, are you working on something?
No? Let's go.
(quirky music playing)
(whispering) Hey, what's up? Where are you going?
(whispering) I'll call you.
(flustered sigh)
(groans)
Look at the time, man.
They're probably going to see the reporters.
The point being. Why just them?
Hugil Kim, that shit.
Seunghee will get it.
-The promotion. -What?
She's the smartest of you three. It's the truth.
(water running)
(slow music playing)
(tap closes)
(sighs)
CELLTICS POP-UP STORE SURVEY
HOW WOULD YOU RATE CELLTICS BASIC SKIN CARE PRODUCTS? (OUT OF 0 - 100)
CELLTICS PRODUCT SURVEY RESULTS: MEN 11%, DID NOT CHOOSE 5%, WOMEN 84%
SKIN TYPE, SKIN-RELATED CONCERNS
IN THEIR TWENTIES: 39 IN THEIR THIRTIES: 43
IN THEIR FORTIES: 71, IN THEIR FIFTIES: 74 IN THEIR SIXTIES AND ABOVE: 63
GORAEDEUNG
Oh, look. They're here.
(festive music playing)
Oh, hello, sir.
Jaemin, go and check. Check if everything is ready.
(indistinct chatter)
Yes, sir.
GORAEDEUNG
-This way, sir. -EXECUTIVE 1: Thanks.
Oh, it's been a long day, hasn't it?
EXECUTIVE 2: Yup.
(indistinct chatter)
-Come on, come on. -Yeah.
(music ends)
Ms. Ji.
-Oh. -Here.
Thanks.
(tense music playing)
(music stops)
JAEMIN: Hi.
You'll be sitting on the floor at the restaurant tonight,
so it might be uncomfortable if you wear a skirt.
MS. GOO YIJUNG
(slow music playing)
(phone buzzing)
YIJUNG: Thanks.
(festive music playing)
CHIHOON: Oh, um.
You can sit over here, ma'am.
Now, if everyone would so kindly please fill your glasses.
All right. Here.
BYUNGMAN: Chief Goo.
Oh, thank you.
KWANGSOO: First of all, I'd like to express my bottomless affection
for CEO Lim for arranging this event.
Let's hear her toast.
-(clears throat) -(upbeat music playing)
I always make the same toast. You should know this.
Now, what is it?
-O-W-E-S! -O-W-E-S!
-O! -EXECUTIVES: Outstanding!
-YIJUNG: W! -EXECUTIVES: Work!
-YIJUNG: E! -EXECUTIVES: Enthusiasm!
-YIJUNG: S! -EXECUTIVES: Shape you into the leader
of your generation!
Cheers!
-(laughter) -(glasses clinking)
(music ends)
(sighs)
Let's get the meal started?
Oh, yeah.
(indistinct chatter)
(laughter)
Ms. Lim.
When I hear your toast, I swear my body gets goosebumps all over.
I just love it so very much.
(laughs)
-Yeah, right. -I mean it!
That toast there.
You learned it from Chief Yeonsoo Kim, didn't you?
(wistful music playing)
He taught you that when you were just a rookie.
(laughs)
(zaps)
Uh…
(executive clears throat)
I think I'm going to head out.
Then I should probably…
JIHYEON: No, please.
I want you to stay.
This dinner is about welcoming Director Goo.
(shouts) So stay!
Enjoy your meal and welcome her.
SUNTAE: Good night, ma' am.
(indistinct whispering)
(music ends)
-Ms. Goo, uh, may I? -Oh, sure.
(chuckles) Thank you, ma'am.
I'm Suntae Song from PR Team 2.
Yes, good to see you.
Um, I'm most interested in
that you specialize in ESG, which is what every corporation is talking about.
-Right. -(Suntae chuckles)
So, I have a few questions I'd love to ask you, if you'll humor me.
How'd you make such a career change?
Is it easier to do that in other countries, or what?
Well, not exactly…
CHIHOON: You know, I've been curious too.
Frankly, the whole concept of ESG is impractical for Korean companies.
We just do it because of all these foreign companies.
-But it's pointless! -(laughs awkwardly)
Since consumers and markets are often changing,
so should businesses.
That's it.
Tell me,
how are things different in Korea?
(chuckles awkwardly) Well, you see, ma'am, uh…
Well, you sound like a true specialist!
But, um…
How could a publicist become an ESG specialist?
ESG is all about…
communication.
So is public relations, right?
Oh, of course. (chuckles)
Do you need me to go on, sir? I sure can.
(Chihoon scoffs)
Well, are you…
suggesting PR take care of ESG?
YIJUNG: It's different for every company.
Some create a new department for it,
some let strategy planning handle it.
(scoffs)
But it'd certainly be more efficient. With PR, yes.
CHIHOON: "PR specialists."
It all sounds nice, but… Um…
We can call you a specialist for sure.
But there are no specialists in a company PR team.
(laughing)
How could a PR department not have specialists?
Is Seyong that place?
Is it?
(clears throat) No.
Seyong is… No, our company is full of…
Of course not.
(clears throat)
Uh, sorry. I need to use the men's room.
Oh. Ms. Goo. Here. (chuckles)
There is so much I want to learn from you.
I'm so happy to have you here at Seyong.
I'm Eunjeong Ji, head of PR Team 3.
I look forward to working under your guidance.
I look forward to working with you both.
YOUNGHO (shouts): Hey, Chief Goo!
-Chief Goo! -Yes?
(in slurred voice) We are so happy to have you!
Oh, thanks.
This is Youngho Choi, head of Team 1. (chuckles)
-Right. -You see,
I'm so very happy that you are here!
-So very happy! -(Suntae chuckles awkwardly)
YIJUNG: Thanks.
We now have someone absolutely amazing in PR!
Looks like you had too much soju.
Chief Goo!
I hope you raise the status of the PR department!
Who cares about HR, legal or strategy planning…
The PR!
-Let's drink to that! -What are you doing?
-(crashing) -Cheers!
(surprised clamoring)
Oh, gosh. I'm so sorry.
-Get up. Get up! You're embarrassing. -Oh…
(mutters) You drink like a fish.
-YOUNGHO: Hey! -EXECUTIVE: Let's clean this. Here.
(sighs)
-This is fun. Yeah? -EUNJEONG: Yeah.
(muffled indistinct chatter)
(somber music playing)
KWANGSOO: Chief Goo.
Would you like to join us for karaoke?
The dinner is over, but thanks. You have a nice night.
Oh…
What are you doing? Go see her off.
Sir.
(Yijung sighs)
What a night.
I know.
Good work here.
What did you think of the evening?
It was…
(chuckles)
…just miserable.
(chuckles)
I'm surprised you sat through all that.
I thought you would storm out. I know I would've at least considered it.
You've gotten a little soft.
(laughs)
Yeah, well…
You're just here to… to help, aren't you?
Jaemin.
This is…
what Seyong is.
But you do give me hope.
With Blahbla, and how you handled it…
you were pretty amazing.
The Yijung Goo I knew.
So because I know what kind of person you are…
I'm feeling hopeful.
(ominous music playing)
JEONG SUHWAN
SUHWAN: Who here is Yoonjo Park?
Yoonjo Park of PR Team 3. She's the one who wrote this report.
Who is Yoonjo Park?
(music intensifies)
(music ends)
(closing theme music)