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You!
You--!
You-- you--!
You--!
Hey!
Hey, you! Stop right there!
Hey!
[Episode 2]
I want the name and number of the jerk who copied my designs!
I know nothing.
The stack of evidence against you says otherwise.
You have the memory of a goldfish.
Do I have to tell you again that I found them?
Then why'd you run?
How could I not run with a perverted woman chasing me?
What?
Guess you don't look in the mirror.
Your face is quite a horror when seen at night.
You--!
You have a death wish, don't you?
Whoa, whoa, simmer down.
We're all busy people here so spill it now.
If you cooperate, I'll let you off with a warning.
I found them on the street.
You're not an independence fighter.
Cling to your loyalty, and you'll be the one charged.
You want a criminal record?
Who made these?
Who?
He's not picking up?
Strange, there's no reason he wouldn't.
You know how quick he is on his feet.
Whenever we skipped school, miraculously he'd never get caught.
Don't worry, he's probably hiding out somewhere.
Right? No way he was caught.
What's going to happen to him?
It'll be all on him if we don't catch the real guy.
Of all the stubborn fools...
Hold on.
Are you being threatened? He'll retaliate if you tell?
Too many movies for you.
Then why won't you tell? You're just a part-timer.
Truth is, it's me.
I copied, made and sold those heels on my own.
I had no choice, I had to survive somehow.
So cut me a little slack.
After all, we have history.
Liar.
It's the truth.
It isn't so hard making them.
Fit it to the mold, attach the leather, hammer in the heel and presto.
Sometimes when I'm bored, I make them with my eyes closed.
Based on the cut and stitches, I'd say a veteran of at least 20 years.
I jumped into the profession really young.
Ow!
What are you doing?
Do you know what your hands should look like?
Callused at every joint with fingerprints that were long worn away.
Your nails would be so bruised they'd look black.
Only someone with hoofs for hands can make a shoe like that, hear?
You wouldn't know a flip-flop from a platform.
Protecting this guy will only hurt you.
You could really end up in prison.
Forget you. What about your poor father?
Think of your father.
You should stop focusing on my family and focus on yours.
I think I can understand how your parents feel.
It must've been hard having a heartless woman for a daughter.
I would've cut ties long ago.
You really are trash.
That's right, I am.
I'm not educated or capable like yourself.
Trash have to chuck their conscience in order to survive.
What does that make you?
You're stomping all over poor trash like me.
Forget it.
No point talking about hard work and intellectual property rights.
I'd be wasting my breath.
But know this.
There are plenty of people less educated and worse off than you.
But they don't all live like you.
All I'm hearing are excuses from a loser who failed at life.
I'm done here.
Where in the world is he?
Have you heard of intellectual property rights infringement?
A major current social issue is the violation of these rights.
In order to crack down on the violators,
a raid was held in Itaewon to arrest those who make fake products.
[Park, 26] Is it so wrong to pick up their crumbs?
It's free publicity for their shoes. They should be grateful.
- During the raid in Itaewon... - Out of my face!
...Mr. Park was arrested for selling imitation shoes.
That's Tae Kang.
There are still many distributors of imitation products in Itaewon.
Dad!
Dad, what's going on?
What do you think? He turned himself in.
What?
Let the boy go.
Dad!
Come back in a day or two. We'll want your witness statement.
Let's go.
Hold on.
How did you know? Why'd you do it?
Go home.
Dad. Dad!
Dad!
My dad did nothing wrong.
Let go! Dad!
Dad!
"Son, I am okey. Dun worry and ete well. Dad."
Darn it, Dad.
Dad, what if one of us gets caught?
Then the unlucky one takes all the blame.
It must have been a long trip.
This way.
How long since you left Korea?
Fifteen years.
Time sure flies.
How are things at the office?
We're in good spirits after a successful collaboration with Hilda.
We have stable sales and the chairman is very satisfied.
Good to hear.
Will you be heading home?
No, let's go to the office.
Uncle.
Na Ri, welcome back.
You should've taken the day off, get over your jet lag.
I missed you too much.
Likely story. I'm sure you're just dying to work.
Did you check out your office?
Oh, about the office.
It's on the floor for executives. I want to be closer to the employees.
I did see an office that I'd prefer.
How could that rookie swipe Director Hwang's office?
She received her MBA in the States.
She even studied under a master craftsman in Milan before coming.
But she doesn't have any hands-on experience.
Vice-president right off the bat? Cause she's the chairman's daughter?
I hear she's the illegitimate daughter of his mistress.
Hey, hey, hush.
This is Design Team One.
I look forward to working with you.
This is Ma Sung Mi.
This is Eom Yu Jin.
You must be Director Hwang Ji An.
I've heard a lot about you.
I'm Yeom Na Ri.
As you can see, my hands are full.
I didn't realize that the office was yours.
Forgive me for inconveniencing you.
Inconveniencing me is one thing.
I feel rather insulted.
You're as blunt as they say.
Working with you will be quite fun.
I look forward to it.
As do I, Vice President Yeom.
Hold on.
You dropped this.
How to prevent menopause, it says.
It looks really important.
Think you should hold onto it.
Why do I have my mother's stuff?
But the patient's name is written as Hwang Ji An.
Quick at your work and quick to age.
A regular Speedy Gonzales.
She looks just like a desert fox.
What the heck?
Jeez, seriously?
What? I'm busy right now--
How did you behave?
What?
Ah, the blind date? Why?
I rather liked him.
You did?
Yeah.
He was neat and polite.
He seemed okay.
Goodness, I thought you were rude to make him reject you.
What did he say?
You're no fun, tactless and not at all gentle like a woman.
He said you have a temper and you'll probably never get married.
He's never met a woman like you, ever.
Really?
Jeez, I guess that's that.
It's not easy meeting the right person.
But he has strange taste.
He says he likes you and wants to see you again.
What?
How could you stab me in the back like this?
What do you mean?
You promised to reject me.
I really was planning to kick you to the curb.
But my parents set up another blind date.
I'm sick and tired of that life.
Let's help each other out and date a little to buy some time.
And if they set a wedding date? If they push us to get married?
What will we do then?
Then I guess...
We'll get pushed into it.
Pardon?
The patient is ready for you.
Why are you so uptight about life?
We can worry when the time comes.
This must be your ploy to hook up with me.
But I'm not interested in you at all.
Who says I'm interested?
Think you're God's gift to men, don't you?
This isn't a joke.
See, see that?
You got pissy out of nowhere. That's a sign of menopause.
What is your problem?
Let's have dinner. Do you like tofu hot pot?
Eating lots of isoflavones is good for menopause.
You eat iso-whatchamacallit and try to grow young again.
This whole thing is your fault. You better fix it and fast.
Got it, buddy?
Hey, dude.
There he is. How are you?
Bro, welcome back.
Dad!
You look cool with the facial hair. Like Al Pacino.
Where'd you get the money?
No hello?
Here, drink this refreshing soybean milk.
Where'd you get it?
How about we go eat meat in Majong-dong?
Got a private loan?
See, this is why I love you. Your persistent, inquisitive mind.
Why are you so curious?
Let's go, we'll talk over grilled meat.
Forget the meat. I want to go home and rest.
Dad.
What?
The thing is...
Oh Lord, oh Lord.
Oh Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord.
Hot? Want to move to the ice room?
You good-for-nothing.
I had no choice. I had no money to pay the fine.
Selling my bike didn't even come close.
So you sold the house? For so dirt cheap?
The price will skyrocket when the area is redeveloped.
You've been talking about redevelopment for ten years.
You're mad that I got you out?
Who gave you permission to get me out?
I was gonna serve the entire prison sentence.
Why did you turn yourself in?
It was a given as your father. Need you ask?
The same goes for me. It was a given as your son.
I haven't had a good night's sleep since you turned yourself in.
That house felt like hell to me.
Hell or not, you should've protected it.
You think it's easy to find a place in this day and age?
Don't worry. A house?
I'll buy you a bigger one when I hit it big.
You think you're Harry Potter?
I'll get a job.
And finding a job is so easy?
Who will hire you a guy with no education and no skills?
If I put my mind to it, I can--
If it were that easy, there'd be no beggars or people with bad credit.
Jeez, man.
Why don't you have any faith?
Yeah, sure.
I'm the head of the household now.
I'll bring the bread home, so you can rest.
Eat some boiled eggs and bum around here.
Kid, don't go out. You'll have to pay to get back in.
What proportions.
- What lines. - Whoa!
Oh, you have a good amount of muscles.
Absolutely perfect.
It's $500 a day.
You get two ten-minute breaks.
We'll see you in a bit.
These guys did it. So can I.
I can't do it!
No, no, I can't!
A bright day will come someday~
When will I get my life back~
It's okay.
Think of it as a mannequin.
It's not gonna move.
These higher and these lower.
Yes, ma'am.
And arrange these groups of heels by color.
Yes, ma'am.
Explain this little situation in thirty seconds.
Um, the thing is... the new vice president...
Enough.
I ordered it. We had too much in stock.
We set those heels apart for the upcoming charity bazaar.
What's the objective of the bazaar?
To promote the corporate image.
How disappointing.
I thought you were the most enterprising and adventurous person here.
But what good are the same concept and the same event?
Come up with a more creative and innovative idea.
The company isn't some neighborhood playground.
Too many lives are affected if you change things on a whim.
The losses will be too great to overturn things now.
Perhaps next year.
Then plan something that won't cause severe losses.
Have something left to say?
I don't know when I'll be home.
It's not my fault she's sick. Why are you mad at me?
Fine, why don't I just quit then?
Satisfied?
Anything at all? Let's hurry up and go home.
Can't we talk to Director Hwang and push it back a week?
Think she'll let us?
Overtime every day and even weekends.
I can't even rest at home because I take work with me.
But Director Hwang has helped us improve our skills.
So what? She shortened our lifespan.
Look at me, I suffer from constipation and gastritis.
You see this? I'm obviously going partially bald.
My entire salary goes into hospital bills.
She's such a witch. No wonder she has menopause already.
I even hate heels now, thanks to her.
I hate all women.
I have a blind date this weekend, but looks like I'll be working--
Enough already. Whining won't change anything.
We've been brainstorming, but we have nothing yet.
Racking your brains won't help.
Enough.
Though you did nothing, you tried.
Let's wrap things up here. How about dinner?
Everyone, clean up and come to the nearby restaurant.
I'll be waiting.
- We'll have Wagyu steak. - Ma'am.
Which wine is good?
I recommend a French Bordeaux red wine.
It just arrived and--
Enough. I'll leave the wine to you.
Ma'am.
They'll be here soon, so prepare the salads first.
Yes, ma'am.
Ma'am, should I cancel the steaks?
Korean time.
Pardon?
Korean time.
Only 37 minutes have passed.
I see.
They are so dead.
Can't you tell time?
Where are the others?
Um...
Ms. Ma's kid is sick and she had to go.
Tell her that my father-in-law is visiting from Jeju Island.
I'll go with the memorial ceremony.
I'm working all night on the design that she rejected three times.
Tell her that I'm working my butt off, nosebleeds and all.
Tell her I had sudden stomach pains. No, what's worse than that?
Oh, irritable colon syndrome.
Oh, whatever. Just tell her I'm dead.
They're really, really sorry.
They'll make it to the next get-together.
I guess it can't be helped.
The two of us can eat.
Sit.
Um...
I really wish I could.
But today's my mother's birthday.
It really is!
What's up?
Hey, Ji An.
Me? I'm with my sweetie-poo. Why?
I wanted to have dinner.
That tickles. It tickles.
People are staring.
Stop!
-Where are you? -Hey! Forget it!
Not a single person to call.
I really don't want to eat ramen today.
You modeled nude, wiped cadavers and shoveled horse dung.
Why did you choose all the hard-core extreme stuff?
I wanted to test myself.
It happens in comic books and martial arts novels.
The hero faces terrible ordeals and works super hard to become strong.
I thought I'd produce the same kind of super energy.
Not everyone can win a gold medal by spirit alone.
Everything in the world requires hard work and time.
Look at me, I started out dicing and peeling onions.
But now I'm the CEO of his restaurant.
I am SO jealous, you jerk.
Aren't there any cool jobs that pay a lot, too?
Tsk, tsk, tsk.
You have no idea how hard it is to earn a buck.
You aren't desperate enough.
Hey, let me work here for the time being.
What, here?
I'll help with sales and man the register.
I've brought you a lot of business.
True, you did.
But if you want to face the world, you shouldn't start so small.
You should do something you're good at.
Something I'm good at?
There's a ton of stuff.
Lying, fighting, drinking and singing.
And you're good at conning people.
You little--!
Come here.
Oh, a customer.
Wel--
Welcome.
It's been a while.
-You serve dinner? -Of course.
The same stew as before, a bowl of rice and a bottle of soju.
Oh, and spicy peppers.
Sure thing.
(Why is she here? WHY!?)
So you got out.
What brings you to this humble place?
I assure you, not you.
Aw, I'm disappointed.
You haven't left my mind once all this time.
Oh, you two agreed to meet here?
Drop the act.
We grew up together. Friends for twenty years.
Not following me?
I brought you here for dinner and drinks on purpose to rip you off.
Understand?
Dude, have you lost it?
Sorry, he has stuff going on at home.
I'm sorry.
So what?
You thought I'd be mad if I found out?
That I'd be shocked?
You're more naive than I thought.
Disappointment requires expectation.
But you and I? There's nothing between us.
I guess you're pissed that I reported you to the police.
Others use that anger as motivation to make money and succeed.
They transform hate into energy.
But a loser like you wouldn't understand.
And you, you better watch it.
I will. Thank you--
Good-bye.
What about you?
Is your life a success?
What?
Lots of money, a good car and an autobiography.
Is that what constitutes a successful life?
Your parents gave up on you and you drink alone because you're friendless.
I feel sorry for you. A real pity case.
What the hell do you know?
I don't. I never experienced those things.
You look like you're surrounded by shoes but no people.
Like, a ton of shoes.
But when it comes down to it, shoes are just shoes.
From where I'm standing, you look like the loser.
You look like you're surrounded by shoes but no people.
But when it comes down to it, shoes are just shoes.
From where I'm standing, you look like the loser.
How can I eat ramen without kimchi?
You're more naive than I thought.
Disappointment requires expectation.
But you and I? There's nothing between us.
I guess you're pissed that I reported you to the police.
Others use that anger as motivation to make money and succeed.
But a loser like you wouldn't understand.
Seriously, man.
Why did you work so hard?
For what?
We'll hold the nation's first shoe reform contest.
It'll promote our corporate image and help us analyze the consumers' needs.
Furthermore, we'll offer a job to the grand prize winner.
This is an opportunity to discover new talent.
A reform contest?
How innovative and creative.
Thank you, sir.
Whose idea?
Vice president Yeom Na Ri worked hard on it.
Did you?
Not really, sir.
I simply ordered the planning of a new event.
Director Hwang Ji An came up with the details.
These two are already like bread and butter.
So it seems.
She's lacking in experience, so she'll need your guidance.
I'm trusting you.
Yes, sir.
Guess you picked up a few pointers from the president.
You went from ice princess to soft serve.
I changed my strategy from stick to carrot.
Unfortunately, I don't like carrots.
You should eat them. They help prevent aging.
What's this?
Tickets for Aesthetics.
Beauty at your age requires money and effort, no?
I don't have the time to visit such places.
It's open around the clock. Go anytime you're free.
Bye.
That little--!
Such a little witch.
What, think I can't afford it myself?
What is this?
It'll be a waste to throw away.
I'm sorry, but you don't meet our requirements.
[First place - $30,000 prize]
$30,000?
Dad, look at this.
Dad, it's $30K. $30,000.
Dream on.
What?
Anyone who's anyone is gonna participate.
How do you expect to beat people who studied in France and Italy?
I've got nothing to lose.
Like hell you don't. You'll need heels to reform.
And heels don't grow on trees.
Think of it as investing $300 to make $30,000 in the long run.
Stop talking nonsense. You might as well buy lottery tickets.
Aw, man.
Forget you. I'll do it on my own.
If I win the money, you won't get a cent.
Will you listen to him?
Come on, man!
Dude, this is hard.
It'll be easier just copying it. What am I supposed to alter?
This is driving me nuts.
Hey, hey!
Hey.
Why are you tormenting those poor heels?
You came out to check how much I'm struggling?
You catch on quick for a dumb guy.
Hey, remember that time?
You were in your teens when the building went down in flames.
I used our life savings to pay for the damages.
Of course I remember. That's why we're in this rut.
Truth is I tried to kill myself.
I wrote out my will and went to the Han Bridge.
I took off my shoes and climbed onto the railing.
Suddenly I remembered you had a picnic the next day.
What could I do?
I climbed down and went grocery shopping to make rolls.
My goodness.
I couldn't even die when I wanted to.
You're the head of our household.
You're the reason I'm alive and I'm still holding on.
Stop suffering and hand it over.
No, I'm going to do it.
I'm going to come out on top and rub it in your face.
Jeez, you brat.
You better not fail.
I won't.
You better not!
You won't get a dime of the $30,000.
I'll be watching!
Go ahead.
You're dead if you fail.
I won't fail.
Ow! I won't!
Good afternoon.
Please take good care of them.
We're going to a place you'll like.
Oh! What are you doing?
Shh.
Where, a club?
I'm sorry.
Wow, did the sun rise in the west?
This isn't like you, inviting me to a place like this.
It's free.
You scoffed at me when I offered you free passes before.
I'm gonna take care of myself now.
Jeez, girl.
This place is awesome.
What a rich little girl.
She has exceptional taste.
What's in this? It's delicious.
So, did that blind date guy call you?
I don't know what to do.
I purposefully act cold, but he keeps contacting me.
Oh my! Oh my!
He must be totally into you.
He is not.
He tries hard, I'll give him that.
He's a busy doctor, but he texts me three times a day.
Eight AM, noon and eleven at night. Every day, like clockwork.
I kinda feel bad now, so I'm considering saying yes to dinner.
What?
Girl, that's a popular smartphone app.
Input the time and date, and it'll text people on its own.
Min Ju uses it, too. You're so out of the loop.
I thought it was too exact. That little weasel...
All men are the same, young or old.
Oh! Hey.
Hey, slow down.
Goodness, what's with you?
Are you sick or something?
Congratulations, you're six weeks pregnant.
See this right here?
This little bean-like spot is your fetus.
This is a crucial time, so take extra care.
Even if you have morning sickness, don't skip meals.
And eat lots of protein, folic acid and calcium.
Ms. Mun Hwa Shil.
Here.
This way, please.
Excuse me, but how old...?
Me?
I'm sixty-two.
Oh, I see.
I know a good adoption agency. I could call them for you--
Any thoughts on changing your specialty?
Pardon?
Doctor or not, this is about gender.
I don't approve of you looking up the skirts of strange women.
Dear, we just met.
Excuse him, he's no good at beating around the bush.
Who are you?
I'm Hwang Ji An's father.
Hello, sir.
Thank you.
Let me.
What are your thoughts on women having careers?
Women these days all have careers...
It should be stopped.
I want Ji An to quit working once she's married.
She should focus on taking care of her husband and her children.
I hate seeing her work so hard just for money.
I will try to persuade her. Don't worry, Father.
- He said "father." - Goodness.
Stop being so silly.
Let me pour you another drink, Father.
- Sorry for the trouble. - Not at all.
We'll be seeing each other soon.
Yes, sir. Have a safe trip.
Thank you.
Hello?
Ha! This woman--!
Wait.
Out of the 700 entries, these passed the first two screenings.
They're generally very well-made.
I like this entry.
We also chose that one as a strong contender for the grand prize.
I'm not a fan.
With all your talk about originality, I thought you wanted something fresh.
These are the usual with extra glitter.
Which entry do you favor?
Ma'am, that was eliminated.
This is a reform contest. They should've at least tried to alter it.
It was altered. The beads, corsage and strap were removed.
Oh, and so was the price tag.
Everything removed to highlight the shape perfectly.
I would love to train such a daring and decisive designer.
This is the first event I planned since taking office.
I'll decide the winner.
That isn't what you told the chairman.
I thought I planned this event.
This is the workplace. Where professionals compete.
Professionals are made, not born.
Your arrogance is beyond control.
Must be a side effect of all that quick aging.
Think I'll let you disgrace me like this?
Why would you assume that?
Do you have an inferiority complex?
Bagged.
Wasted money on the pair of heels.
These things are always rigged. There's a chosen winner from the start.
A dirty scheme to sell shoes, those awful jerks.
What's with you guys?
The $30K is in the bag. You won the grand prize!
What?
- Hey! - Dude!
You scared us. Really scared us.
Dad!
Don't be like that, Father.
Yay, the grand prize!
Good morning.
She went up against the ice princess?
And it was a knock out.
As expected from Medusa.
Surrounded by estrogen.
Hey! How dare you steal my money!
Hey!
Yeah, we're looking at it from every angle.
Yeah, I'll let you know as soon as I get anything--
Give it back! Now!
Anything. Okay, bye.
Excuse me. Excuse me!
Excuse me!
That's company property--
Oh no!
Oh, I'm sorry. Are you okay?
Oh no.
Huh?
You...!
Why--
Why are you--?
We meet again.
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Even if you have no talents, you should at least have some confidence.
Soon, we may have to see each other often, But let's not get in each other's way.
They got our couple reading already. We're soulmates.
Crazy.
-Who do you like? -Pros aren't born, but they are made.
Park Tae Kang - Here's to your great departure!
Cheers!
Her name is Yeom Na Ri. She's the target.
Why? Because she's the CEO's daughter!
She's ill-tempered, so you need a strategic approach.
He's Medusa's partner!
I won't get in the way of your future anymore.