ALL CHARACTERS, INCIDENTS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND SETTINGS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.
I'm exposing Seyong for bullying and abuse of power.
You know, the customer page on our website?
Someone dropped a serious bomb.
That guy said, he wants to reveal Seyong's abuse of power,
and he says, if his business failed, and his partner's in the hospital,
it's all because of Yoonjo Park.
Is it true?
Yes.
So you intentionally slandered the competitors' products
and spread false information to manipulate consumers. Is that correct?
I ask, is that correct, Ms. Park?
Yes.
Ms. Ji, did you know about this?
Ms. Park, you were in charge.
I need a full report on what happened,
and I don't want anything in there that isn't exactly the truth.
I expect you to be completely honest and state only the facts. Are we clear?
I need you to answer me, Ms. Park.
Yes.
And the rest of you.
If it turns out that you all worked together on this,
Ms. Park won't be the only one punished.
The team may be disbanded.
Do not take this lightly.
We're sorry, but the number you're trying to reach
is unavailable…
YOONJO
These people…
Hey, man. Why is no one answering?
We unplugged the phones.
The reporters already found out.
I mean, since when are they so interested in our website posts?
It's a nightmare.
Well, it's probably because of Ms. Lim's last post.
Anyway, they've been calling us like crazy,
so Song had us unplug all the phones.
How's Yoonjo?
Do you think she's doing okay?
You're her friend. Don't ask me, ask her.
I've tried, but…
Ms. Goo came down this morning
and she gave everyone hell.
Hey, you know what?
Honestly, this isn't the first time we sabotaged our competitors.
We've all just been hushing it up.
But Ms. Goo got all serious and scary and upset with us…
No one could say anything.
-I asked you how Yoonjo is. -"Yoonjo"?
What about everyone else?
This isn't just about her, you know.
All of our teams are on the line here!
Did you ever read the post on the website?
If you didn't know any better,
you'd think that Ms. Park was a complete traitor.
The guy's business partner is in the hospital,
and he's about to lose his business.
So what?
Are they just gonna put all the blame on her again?
Who…
Jihyo Shin was the one who actually made the calls.
The team leaders knew, the sales team knew!
Everyone on Teams 2 and 3 just had to go along with it.
No one else knows that.
On the paperwork, she's the one in charge.
That's the problem.
Hold up. You're not mad at me, are you?
All right. Goodbye.
Why is he mad at me?
YOONJO
JAEMIN
The number you are trying to reach is unavailable…
Call me when you can.
I'm heading to Changwon for something.
I'll be back later.
No, don't be. You couldn't have known, right?
Who would've thought he was going to do that?
Yeah.
- Heeyoung. - Hey.
Hey.
About Seyong's website post…
Yeah, I heard what happened.
Yoonjo came by the office last night.
Um…
Last night, well…
Okay, listen.
Last night, Manager An came back to the office to pick up something.
That's when she heard Yoonjo say Seyong was behind it.
So, uh, did she tell the client?
Well, no, she only told me.
She asked what we should do.
But then Mr. Kang, he's the protein bread baker,
he happened to overhear us.
I didn't know he'd post on their website.
Yoonjo. Did you… Have you talked to her?
Yeah.
She asked me about it last night. She asked what I thought she should do.
She said she couldn't stop it,
but she said it's too hard to just watch it happen.
Well…
It's a recurring problem we see with Seyong.
I'm just worried that…
that they might throw her under the bus again to save themselves.
She shouldn't be a scapegoat. She's wonderful.
Mmm.
She's here. You can talk now.
I just wanted to have a word, with you, our esteemed CEO.
You asked me what I was going to do, didn't you?
You said I was doing a poor job running this company,
and that I might lose my job at this rate.
Please, Ms. Lim.
I am only pointing out the fact
that the company's reputation has been severely damaged.
This isn't surprising, of course. It's because we don't have a CSO.
The PR department is under the strategy division,
and they have no leader.
What happened with them?
I'm getting a full report.
And what exactly are you going to do after this "full report"?
If they did something wrong,
they should apologize and take responsibility for it.
Well, that's that.
They're not doing anything like whatever it is you're worried about,
esteemed Vice President.
That employee who keeps causing trouble is not the only problem here.
The management is inadequate, and you know that.
This isn't just the employee's fault.
The leader of the organization must also be held responsible.
It's not just the employee that keeps causing trouble.
You're right.
I'm the leader of the PR department, and I am partly responsible.
I accept that responsibility. I'll figure this out.
You must be pleased, then.
You heard everything you wanted to hear.
Thank you very much for the tea.
CEO
Hey.
How's the catering? What are they serving for lunch?
Oh, it's bean sprout soup and spicy stir-fried pork.
Mmm, sounds good.
So then, how did it go?
You can tell Suhwan he should get ready.
Tell him I'll decide soon.
So… about that.
Um, well, Suhwan is certainly competent,
but Byungman understands public relations,
and he's second to none in terms of loyalty.
Hmm…
Perhaps you should, uh…
give it some more thought before you make a decision, sir.
Sure, why not?
Oh, all right.
The nerve!
He basically declared war on us.
He might actually get me at this rate, before I could even draw my sword.
If the PR department turns out to be responsible,
Suhwan Jeong will get the CSO position.
Then you'll get fired, and then we'll all be screwed,
including that girl. What's her name again?
Ms. Yoonjo Park.
So… a question.
Uh, what are you gonna write in the report?
You… you're gonna tell the truth, right?
What else should I write?
Tell me what to write, and then that's what I'll submit.
INCIDENT REPORT
STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT TEAM: PR TEAM 3
ASSISTANT MANAGER NAME: YOONJO PARK
The ingredient supplier for the protein powder?
Yeah.
The supplier was changed when it was reformulated.
It was Dongshin before.
But there isn't much information on the new supplier.
It's a company called PF.
But I couldn't even find their factory address.
I know nothing about that.
What?
What do you mean? You're the manager here.
But this was all corporate's decision.
Team Leader Mr. Cho said the order came from above.
We just received ingredients from them.
And what about QA then?
Mr. Cho takes care of all of that stuff. I don't know.
Okay then, so Dongshin, the former supplier…
How are they doing now?
Why do you care?
I really don't know.
Does the PR team need to know about this?
We don't.
I guess I'm just curious.
Wasting my time…
Look, if you ever want to talk to me, about anything…
Here.
RYU JAEMIN
You can call me on my cell.
Sure.
INCIDENT REPORT
Oh, wow. You're still here.
Sit down.
So, uh…
what are you working on?
Have you been drinking?
Oh, no… Well, a little. Just a little bit.
You should've gone home then, not back to the office.
Yeah, well…
There's no one waiting for me at home.
My wife and kids are in Perth.
You know, a city in Australia.
Perth.
They live there.
Ain't that just the way.
Anyway, it's not for the kids' education though.
One of my kids has atopic dermatitis.
The air's better there. So that's real good.
You want me to shut up, right?
You call it "TMI" these days.
So, uh, was there something that you needed?
Um…
I didn't see your team leader this afternoon.
She had work to do outside,
and she said she'd clock out straight from there.
She slipped away.
Tell me.
What are you gonna write in the report?
I guess it doesn't matter what you write, Goo is gonna take a hit either way.
It's like we gave our own leader a good ol' punch to the stomach.
Is… Is Ms. Goo okay?
Well, you gotta realize there are people waiting for the chance to take her down,
like a hawk. That's how they're watching.
Watching her every move.
Well…
Listen, um…
This may be the alcohol talking, but…
Just…
save yourself.
Honestly,
no one else will help you.
So just…
protect yourself.
All right. I'll keep that in mind.
Great.
INCIDENT REPORT
Do you want coffee?
Or maybe tea?
Uh, what?
What's wrong?
So much. Sometimes too much.
Just trying to hang on.
How about instant coffee?
I can make it sweet.
Sure.
Here.
Sorry.
I had to go somewhere,
and I couldn't be here for you.
Is there anything I can do?
You can do this.
Just for a little while.
I have to write an incident report, but I don't know what to say.
This is going to affect Ms. Goo to some degree.
Song told me earlier.
I'm worried about my team as well.
For now, just…
Don't worry about them.
Ms. Goo and your team will be fine.
But be careful.
Think about yourself.
Stay strong for me.
So…
did you eat?
Dinner, did you…
Not yet. Why? You paying?
Why should I?
You're fine. Buy your own dinner.
Some friend you are. You could treat me.
Ah.
Good morning, ma'am.
Oh, good morning.
So, Ms. Goo.
Yes?
Here's what I think about this.
Considering the position you're in right now,
maybe it's not a good idea to continue with your R&I project,
at least for the time being, right?
Why not?
Well, look around, Ms. Goo. It's normal that we'd worry.
You can barely take care of yourself right now, let alone this project.
You gave it this grand ol' fancy name like it's a big deal,
blah-blah-blah-blah-blah,
but for the company, it's costly and not beneficial at all.
-Mr. Jin… -And it'd be less embarrassing
-to give it up now than later. -Mr. Jin, please.
What?
Believe it or not, I can take care of myself just fine, thanks.
I appreciate the concern, really,
but the R&I project will continue.
Oh, I'm sorry if I upset you, Ms. Goo.
You clearly don't understand the meaning that it holds,
and I have to say I expected better from you.
It's disappointing.
It's costly and not beneficial?
When you say "for the company," what the…
Yeah.
Yeah! What exactly do you mean by that?
Apologies. I'm only concerned.
Then you should be taking the lead in this. You must have the time.
I don't think that's my responsibility.
Right.
Well, okay then. In that case, Mr. Jin,
I will be the leader. It's better.
Your criticism is belittling and not constructive at all,
so keep your opinions to yourself. Are we clear?
-Mr. Jin. -What?
I just said what needed to be said, and I can say this much to her.
It's temporary.
Just you wait.
'Cause when I become the new CSO, well,
you know, the tables will turn, and you will see what I mean.
What the hell?
Say that again!
I don't believe you.
You think anyone will believe you if no one in sales knew?
Come on, sir. just take a seat. Please?
-Don't touch me. -Please.
So what, you want us to go down together?
You make the plans, and we only follow what you tell us.
Wow.
Hey!
Remember what you said in the beginning?
You're the ones who suggested that we target other high-protein products!
And then our naïve newbie ate it up and went for it, man!
Come on, that's a little misleading.
We're allowed to make suggestions.
It's you guys who decide. I mean, it sure wasn't us.
Oh, yeah?
So this is how you're gonna play now? That's what you'll do?
-You guys… -That's what I'm saying,
you should get out of it too.
It's Team 3's project. Eunjeong's problem!
I really don't know why you're so upset.
There's no need for all of us to go down, is there?
Hey, that's… Look, Jinseo.
Yes, Mr. Song?
PR… isn't like that.
We don't fight and compete with each other like you all do in sales.
We don't do any of that nonsense. None of it.
The digital team and the media team
work together like two connected cogwheels, you dumbass.
Wow.
We are one and the same.
Still, there's a main team, isn't there? So, just pull out.
I really can't believe this.
Eat all this shit by yourself. Eat it.
Oh, and here's something else for you.
Huh? Huh? Huh?
Come on, Mr. Song!
Ms. Shin.
Uh, what?
I see. Take a look at this too.
Well, I've changed the design, so…
Going home?
Need a ride?
If you insist.
You still haven't finished it?
Let's go get dinner. I'll buy this time.
Oh, yeah?
I know this whole thing's been weighing on you a lot.
You need to take care of you.
What sounds good?
Chicken soup? Some eel?
Maybe beef tartare?
Hey, you know I don't do this very often, right?
Don't worry. Just pick something expensive. Okay?
Hmm.
Some pork rinds?
What? Pork rinds, you can just eat that whenever.
Pork rinds!
We can go to that place, yeah.
The barbecue place with pork rinds all the CEOs go to. Let's check it out.
-Well, that does change things. -Right?
-Okay. -Okay.
Hi, Ms. Kim.
Yes.
I'm all right.
Seriously.
Yes.
Oh, Mr. Seo?
Wait, so he's still in the office then?
Okay, I'll just stay strong.
Okay, bye.
I'm sorry. Can we do this some other time?
You wanna go to Earth Comm?
I guess Mr. Seo's there, so you wanna go see him?
He's there pulling an all-nighter, trying to save Ang's Bread Bakery.
I think I should bring over some food for him.
Just drop me off over there. I'll take a cab there.
Hey, come on, don't be silly now. I'll drive you.
But it's the opposite way.
Exactly.
Which makes me an awesome friend.
Here.
You know, you didn't have to do this, right?
I said I'd buy you food, didn't I?
This place makes good eel sushi.
Well, I feel bad now. I feel like I just canceled on us.
There'll be other nights.
Go on then.
'Kay. Well, see ya.
Bye.
Oh, hi, Jacob.
I wanted to thank you for letting us film your establishments.
Sure.
Since, uh, one of our major clients uses your products to make
their popular protein-based bread, we can help.
Mm-hm.
We'll emphasize the fine quality of your products.
Great. I'll make sure you see the final edit before its public release.
Thanks. Bye.
Good to see you.
How's Ang's Bakery?
They get their ingredients from the British company Wheyfirst.
The plan right now is to hire a local camera crew
to make a promotional YouTube video
where we can explain the product's history, taste, and quality,
stuff like that.
It'll be cool, and I really think we'll be able to save Ang's Bakery,
and I hope it can help you too if everything goes well.
Oh, thank you.
Well, is there anything I can do?
Hmm, good question.
EEL SUSHI
Oh, I like their sushi.
Why don't we eat first?
You haven't had dinner, right?
Not yet.
No wonder my stomach's been growling.
I'm starving.
Are you done? Can I take it?
Sure.
Okay. Then I'll…
Oh, yeah. Enjoy.
Thanks.
ANG'S BREAD
JANG'S PACKED MEAL MADE WITH MOTHER'S LOVE
Wait a sec.
Um…
Uh…
If you ate, just say so.
No, you see, I have a large stomach,
yeah, and I eat twice as much as other people.
It was really good!
Your body says otherwise.
Oh, but, my heart says it was good!
That I always have more room if it's with you.
Even so, you can stop eating now.
Yeah, okay.
Mmm.
Mmm… mmm… mmm!
Hey, you sure you don't want any?
Eels have gross faces. No, thank you.
Why did you get it then? There's no way you got it for me.
Bingo.
I did get it for you.
Oh, that's bullshit.
Okay, thank you.
Hey, why are you staring at these? What is it?
These are the ingredient analyses of the same product,
but they came out differently.
Hm?
INGREDIENT ANALYSIS
So that must mean one of them's a fake.
What's this for?
Wait.
What happened to all those people from the other day?
Blah.
Some YouTuber trashed the bar on their channel,
calling it a horribly boring place.
Such is life, huh?
Ya go uphill, then you go down.
Hey.
You look like you wanna cry or something.
I don't know.
Yeah, this is Jaemin Ryu.
Oh. Hello, sir.
Right. One moment, please.
-Hey. -Hey.
It's a slow day in here and I'm bored. Do you want me to make you a cocktail?
Do you know how to make cocktails?
I had time to make amazing cocktails when I worked part-time here.
But then the owner left me with the bar, and now I'm the boss.
I'm usually too busy.
Well, isn't it usually a desperate ex-boyfriend,
or your boyfriend who waits for you outside your house at night?
What is this place?
It's so dirty and scary.
They're redeveloping the area.
I told you not to come, didn't I?
Pretty sure it was you who insisted on coming.
Because I didn't know what to do.
Ugh, I feel like I'm losing my mind here.
I'm just so scared. So I just drink, you know.
Are you a drinker, Jo?
"Jo"?
Did you just give me a nickname?
No. Well, I don't know. Maybe I felt like it.
Okay. I'll take it.
So…
I went to the hospital earlier.
To see the baker in the post. It was tough.
There's nothing we can do.
He's doing really bad…
Well, that's sweet you went.
I haven't been able to go.
Am I bad?
I…
I just wanted to do a good job and make people proud.
You were totally thriving, Ms. Ji loved it…
and you even overcame all that hiring drama.
I was just so jealous of you.
I wanted…
I wanted them to look at me like that. Ugh!
I wanted to hear them say that I'm really good for a newbie.
And that man hurt himself.
I didn't mean for any of this to happen, I swear.
I'm so sorry!
Oh, please.
Tell me I'm good.
Where the hell's Ms. Park?
She's with the CCO.
INCIDENT REPORT
AS THE EMPLOYEE IN CHARGE OF THE ONLINE PROMOTION OF CENTUM 100 PROTEIN SHAKE,
IT WAS MY SOLE DECISION TO CARRY OUT ALL THIS VIRAL MARKETING
You're saying you thought it was the most effective way?
To hurt the competition?
-Yes. -I thought you were once their publicist.
I was, but I work here now. For Seyong.
You must've known better than anyone
how easy it'd be to ruin their business through social media,
since that's how it became a hit.
Yes.
Did you report this to Ms. Eunjeong?
-No, ma'am. -The team leader didn't know?
She granted me full authority, ma'am. I guess I didn't think it was necessary.
This isn't PR Joa.
And you're working for me.
Is this how you do your job? Without caring who it is you hurt?
I guess I was wrong about you.
I've heard enough.
You can go now.
Until further notice,
your team is gonna take over for you.
I want you on probation.
Yes.
Excuse me, Ms. Goo.
Can we come in?
I didn't say you could go in. You can't just barge in here like that.
Miss, just let us talk to her.
I told you not to do this.
What is this?
Ma'am.
What's going on?
Um…
The promotion tactics we used for the protein powder,
these are all tactics we've used before, ma'am.
Yes. Um, once they work on social media,
my team would tip off the media,
and they'd use the news on social media again
to promote our product.
What Ms. Park did is not something she could've done on her own.
Likewise, we don't think only Team 3 should be held accountable for this.
So then, the PR department?
Yeah, well, it's really not just PR.
The sales department is also responsible. Um…
We had dozens of meetings with them.
Anyway, they think we should do whatever it takes to raise sales,
and the sales department is competitive by nature,
- but it's them too. - This is manipulation.
You're right.
We can do better.
And as a whole, these tactics were overlooked and considered
not a big deal for a long time.
That's how it is here.
I'm not saying it's not our fault. Please don't think that.
But we…
We want to say that we're actually not the only ones to blame.
Um…
I completely agree that the entire company's ethical standard
has slackened considerably.
For this incident,
the new employee in charge, her immediate superior,
their superior, the PR department, and sales department
should all apologize and take responsibility.
Obviously, it's not fair for us to put the blame all on one person here,
whether it's Ms. Park or you.
We're sorry about this. We apologize.
Thank you, Ms. Ji.
You didn't think to talk with us? We're here to help you, if we can.
Don't sell yourself for a company. At least not for this one.
Even so,
you were gonna take all the blame. Pretty loyal.
If this had happened on my team,
well, they all would've said I'd put them up to it.
Because you did.
Come on now, don't ruin the moment. It's beautiful.
Whatever. And why wasn't Mr. Choi here for this?
That man, he's got too much anxiety,
and he's got diarrhea.
He's never been helpful in his life, ever.
Honestly, I was touched.
The team leaders came through and covered for me.
At least they're loyal.
Of course,
that's often how PR teams in big firms are.
They treat you like family.
Yeah.
I've always felt like an outsider.
Like I'm here, and they're just way over there.
Today…
You know, I finally felt like I was part of that family.
I'm so grateful to those who have helped me.
And that includes you.
You've really been such a great help to me, you know.
You gave me a lot of support, and you really encouraged me.
You really don't have to be so humble.
I mean, come on.
No one would have helped you if you weren't such a good person.
It means a lot.
Hey, I didn't see you at work today.
Where are you now?
Why a driving range?
I don't even know what I'm doing here either.
Apparently, the real owner of PF's factory also owns this driving range,
but I haven't seen him all day.
I don't get it. "PF's factory"?
PF…
Pirate Food? Seyong's protein powder's supplier?
Hm? Wait, you know them?
Well, um…
I just remember the name because I thought it was silly.
I know, right? They didn't give it much thought.
Hey, Mr. Ko.
So what about it?
- Oh, you're here. - What do you have to do with it?
It's been a while.
- Hello? - Good to see you.
-Hi. -Hello.
Hey, hold on.
Mr. Ko.
Hey, Mr. Ryu.
Hey, I'll catch up.
Do you play golf?
Um…
Do you come to this driving range often?
Mr. Cho's brother-in-law or something, he runs this place.
Is that Jinseo Cho of health care?
Yeah. I live near here, so I come here often.
Team Leader Cho? King of nightclubs!
I like to come to stay on his good side.
Oh, right. Yeah.
Another time.
I'll see ya.
Yeah.
Hey, sorry.
Cho's brother-in-law is Pirate Foods' president?
Is that what you're trying to say?
It looks like it.
- What are you doing there? - Not now.
I'll explain it later.
Gotta go.
Haejo Lee.
Pick it up.
You're not supposed to throw away cigarette butts like that, you know.
Pick it up.
Happy?
Where are you going?
Well, not home.
That perv is there.
He and Mom are in some weird pajamas, doing shit.
I hate it so much!
Why can't we just move out?
You make money.
Don't make me stay here.
What?
You don't want to live with me? Why not?
Don't sleep over at a friend's, okay?
Come home later! And text me if you can't.
Hey!
-What? -What took you so long to answer?
Whoa, whoa. Just a second.
-Why? -Come on.
Wha…
Hey, what are you doing?
-That… -Come on.
- What? - I saw that.
What? There's no one in there. Let's go.
SCORE OF AMINO ACID IN CENTUM 100 PROTEIN SHAKE: 64
Who's the woman?
My ex-wife.
What?
So the ingredient analysis Song gave me is a fake.
Yeah.
I even had it analyzed at a different lab.
Doesn't meet health standards.
I went to the factory today.
It's just a mess. It wouldn't pass the QA even if they get it right.
So, the supplier is…
Related to Mr. Cho?
Hey, could he be…
Do you think he could pull off something like this by himself?
No, this goes beyond him.
Who the hell's involved with this then?
You got Song, but who else?
There's gotta be others.
Oh my gosh. What now?
Unfortunately, the former supplier died in an accident last month.
He drank every night, feeling hopeless about losing the deal with us…
Enough.
So then… no one else knows about this.
Look, if this mess gets out, then Seyong…
We could be done for.
Are you able to speed up the R&I project?
The project's on hold at the moment.
Why?
That's just the order I received.
Please just do it.
-Yeah. -I'm the R&I leader for this.
No one else. Just me.
And I want things sped up. Understood?
Yeah.
Even if I end up leaving this place,
I'll make sure to conduct the survey and make improvement plans before I go.
Ms. Goo.
Try your best.
SOCIAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT
How's it coming?
Focus on how the protein powder was selected.
Just emphasize that. But yeah, it looks good.
- I got it. Thanks. - Good work.
Enjoy.
I'm sorry.
Well, you know I didn't mean to pry,
but once I saw it, I couldn't ignore it.
I saw the ingredient analysis.
I did some digging with Jaerak.
Thought I'd give you a heads-up.
It'll be published soon.
Well, maybe this is for the best.
It's about time. This is good.
Maybe… they'll see how bad it was.
Change some things.
Cheers.
-It's good to see you again. -Good to see you.
It's been a while since the last one.
Yes, it's nice to see you again.
Oh, hi.
Ah! The CEO!
Hi, Minister.
-It's good to see you here. -You too.
Well… I've been hearing great things.
Is Seyong going to be known as the best ESG company in the country?
Absolutely, which is why I brought in an ESG specialist
to be our brand-new CCO.
I'm Yijung Goo.
Oh, we know. You're famous in this field. You're lucky to have her.
A lot of CEOs have come.
I heard the president of Macquarie Global is giving the keynote speech.
Oh, yes.
Ma'am, there's something you need to see.
IS SEYONG RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF ITS SUBCONTRACTOR?
LAST JULY, WE ALREADY COVERED THE POSSIBLE CORRUPTION
IN SEYONG'S SUPPLIER SELECTION PROCESS…
Ms. Lim.
Ms. Jihyeon Lim.
- Yes? - Oh…
I'm sorry.
I think we should go.
Seyong's abuse of power is on the news again.
How do you explain this?
Do you even really care about ESG?
I'm sorry. I'm sorry.
Let's go. Excuse us, Minister.
- Come on. - Wait, Ms. Lim.
- Excuse us. - Sir, here.
- Ms. Lim. Ms. Jihyeon Lim! - Sir, wait.
Ms. Lim!
Ms. Jihyeon Lim!
Today of all days.
It just had to be today!
And worse, it's international.
I will look into the matter.
Oh, yeah? You'll "look into the matter"?
How about action?
Are you just gonna keep letting me down like this?
Don't rely too much on my protection.
They're gonna want heads, and I don't know what I can say now.
Drive the car.
Wow.
That was embarrassing.
You okay?
No tears?
I really can't.
Just go bother someone else.
I guess you're not as good as I thought.
Oh, yeah?
Disappointed?
It feels good to know that. That you're not perfect.
Good luck.
IS SEYONG RESPONSIBLE FOR THE DEATH OF ITS SUBCONTRACTOR?
BY REPORTER CHOI HYEYOUNG
Hyeyoung Choi is your friend from college.
Did you tip her off?
How did she know about this?
Do you have something to do with it?
I have questions for you, too, sir.
-Hey. -Mr. Song,
are you really not involved in any of this?
I'm what?
If you didn't hear me, I'll ask you again.
Mr. Song.
Do you have any involvement…
in this protein powder situation?
What the hell are you talking about?
Don't try to change the subject.
Answer the damn question!
Were you or were you not this woman's source?
Yes, sir. She heard it from me.
Hey!
You…
You work for Seyong's PR.
It is your goddamn job to prevent this sort of shit from happening!
You're gonna pay for this.
Oh, you're going down.
You saw the interviews of people suffering
from the protein powder's side effects on TV, right?
What is this? What the hell are you people doing, huh?
You didn't kill the story, and so it spread!
So what's the plan now?
It's looking bad.
Ugh. Cho, that fool… Damn.
Mr. Jin.
Sir.
You've been working in PR for decades.
You're a smart guy.
People say you can create opportunity out of a crisis.
Song shared some information with me, sir.
The reporter who published the article is friends with one of our employees in PR.
Song said he's the one who leaked the information to her.
So I'm thinking,
why don't we set up a disciplinary hearing for him and the employee
who was mentioned in the post before?
Make them take responsibility for their mistakes.
Even better if we get them to resign.
So, you're saying you want to pin all the blame on the PR department?
Yeah.
You're good.
After that, we could dismiss the CCO, the head of PR,
which would be a big loss for him, now that I think about it.
If we could do that,
we wouldn't be hearing about that goddamn ESG for a while.
Good work.
You'd make a fine Chief Strategy Officer.
And if we move first like this,
Suhwan Jeong will become totally irrelevant.
Wow.
NOTICE FOR THE 2ND DISCIPLINARY HEARING
"Disciplinary hearing"?
I guess it's not a bad idea to get rid of the small fry first, it's a start.
Hmm…
UNDER COMPANY RULE SECTION 10, CLAUSE 3 A DISCIPLINARY HEARING WILL TAKE PLACE
2022 NOVEMBER 3 LOCATION: 3RD FLOOR MAIN CONFERENCE ROOM
1. JAEMIN RYU, PR TEAM 2 2. YOONJO PARK, PR TEAM 3
EMPLOYEE RECORD PARK YOONJO
EMPLOYEE RECORD RYU JAEMIN
Take your seats.
All right. Let's begin.
We will begin the disciplinary hearing
of Assistant Manager Yoonjo Park
and Assistant Manager Jaemin Ryu.