WEBVTT 00:46.150 --> 00:50.265 THE ORDINARY JACKPOT 00:50.266 --> 00:52.761 ONE YEAR AGO 00:59.705 --> 01:00.705 Have a seat. 01:10.639 --> 01:12.261 You saw the new team list, right? 01:13.009 --> 01:14.009 Yes, I did. 01:14.750 --> 01:15.750 How do you feel about it? 01:17.329 --> 01:18.328 I'm fine with it. 01:18.329 --> 01:19.585 I'm sure you're not thrilled. 01:21.637 --> 01:23.355 No, really. It's fine. 01:25.575 --> 01:27.458 How are things with Gong Eun-tae? Are you close? 01:27.459 --> 01:29.762 Gong... Assistant Manager Gong? I mean... 01:29.763 --> 01:31.313 Team Leader Gong Eun-tae? 01:32.527 --> 01:34.204 Yes. We get along fine. 01:35.041 --> 01:38.098 Then you can work on his team? 01:39.145 --> 01:41.366 Are you telling me to move to Sales Team 5? 01:41.659 --> 01:42.831 Why? 01:42.999 --> 01:45.638 Do you have a problem working for a younger team leader? 01:48.277 --> 01:49.742 No, it's not about me. 01:50.747 --> 01:53.931 I think Team Leader Gong Eun-tae would be uncomfortable. 01:54.099 --> 01:55.459 I'm asking what you think. 01:56.340 --> 01:57.399 You don't want to go? 02:00.741 --> 02:02.347 If I had a choice... 02:02.999 --> 02:05.429 I would prefer to stay with my current team. 02:09.119 --> 02:10.119 Hey. 02:10.639 --> 02:11.639 Yes. 02:12.356 --> 02:15.620 I'm trying to be nice about telling you to move to Team 5. 02:15.979 --> 02:17.759 Why must you make me say it forcefully? 02:22.400 --> 02:24.120 I'm sorry. I'll go. 02:25.470 --> 02:27.579 - All right, you can go now. - Yes. 02:31.080 --> 02:32.176 General Manager. 02:33.315 --> 02:35.677 But even you must see that we're not a good match, 02:35.678 --> 02:37.155 General Manager. 02:39.349 --> 02:40.349 I'm sorry. 02:43.992 --> 02:45.399 Would I send you if you weren't a match? 02:48.090 --> 02:50.242 You and Gong Eun-tae might not know it... 02:52.064 --> 02:53.347 But you two are a good match. 02:57.197 --> 02:58.197 Now, go. 02:59.060 --> 03:00.060 Yes. 03:06.425 --> 03:10.350 EPISODE 3: WHAT I BELIEVE IN 03:10.351 --> 03:14.030 HONGSUNG INTERNATIONAL 03:19.032 --> 03:25.976 HONGSUNG INTERNATIONAL 03:28.952 --> 03:30.647 DAILY ROUTINE 03:40.980 --> 03:42.385 Don't you ever get tired of it? 03:43.460 --> 03:47.098 - Pardon? - Drinking the same coffee every day. 03:48.090 --> 03:51.684 You could have a latte for a change. Or you could skip it once in a while. 03:51.685 --> 03:53.650 But you never miss a single day. 03:55.009 --> 03:56.030 It's different every day. 03:57.119 --> 03:59.046 I might be wrong, but... 03:59.969 --> 04:02.849 The coffee's aroma seems the same, but it's different every day. 04:04.339 --> 04:07.629 That's why I look forward to my coffee every day. 04:09.368 --> 04:11.356 I'll see you tomorrow. 04:11.479 --> 04:12.846 Okay. 04:24.458 --> 04:26.943 - Good morning. - Good morning. 04:27.066 --> 04:28.556 Good morning. 04:44.329 --> 04:47.434 Good morning, Team Leader. 04:47.559 --> 04:49.856 Gi-tae, you're here early. 04:49.980 --> 04:50.980 Yes. 04:52.573 --> 04:53.573 SEOUL 04:54.753 --> 04:55.753 Just checking the meeting time... 04:56.001 --> 04:57.001 - Yes. - Good morning. 04:57.790 --> 04:58.790 Morning. 04:59.399 --> 05:00.739 Yes, thank you. 05:13.120 --> 05:14.120 - Ji-hye. - Yes. 05:14.289 --> 05:18.165 For the LAKNES meeting later, can you check the conference room again? 05:18.166 --> 05:19.827 I'd like to have some buffer time before and after. 05:19.913 --> 05:22.213 The meeting is from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., 05:22.299 --> 05:24.897 so I changed the reservation to 1:00 to 5:00 p.m. 05:24.898 --> 05:26.814 Is that okay? 05:26.815 --> 05:27.900 You already did? 05:27.987 --> 05:31.489 Yes. Assistant Manager Yang told me to book extra time just in case. 05:38.932 --> 05:40.814 - Gi-tae. - Yes, Team Leader. 05:40.902 --> 05:44.009 Pause what you're doing for a moment and pull the sales report for Alex Cooper 05:44.010 --> 05:45.805 for the first half of the year. 05:47.381 --> 05:48.694 That's what I'm working on now. 05:48.782 --> 05:50.402 I already told him to do it. 05:51.934 --> 05:54.034 And this is the information about the department stores 05:54.035 --> 05:56.618 and outlets that carry our brands. 05:56.707 --> 05:58.720 It'll be a good reference for the meeting. 05:58.808 --> 06:00.821 Yes, thank you, Assistant Manager. 06:00.910 --> 06:04.509 Yes, here you go. 06:04.510 --> 06:06.391 Okay. 06:10.081 --> 06:11.311 - Ji-hye. - Yes? 06:11.419 --> 06:12.793 We need two temporary visitor passes 06:12.794 --> 06:14.422 from the Support Division. Don't tell me... 06:15.471 --> 06:16.471 You took care of that too? 06:17.388 --> 06:18.510 Oh, honestly. 06:20.029 --> 06:21.908 Lee Ji-hye, go do that right now. 06:21.909 --> 06:25.021 Oh, right. I forgot. Right away. 06:30.708 --> 06:32.493 Team Leader, have one of these. 06:32.908 --> 06:34.071 It's good for digestion. 06:34.610 --> 06:38.926 - Thanks, I'll have it later. - Oh, come on. Have it now. 06:38.927 --> 06:40.010 Sorry? 07:01.300 --> 07:02.840 I should've shut him down earlier. 07:03.079 --> 07:04.079 You like it? 07:04.242 --> 07:05.242 It's nothing. 07:06.978 --> 07:09.755 HONGSUNG 07:09.877 --> 07:12.939 Their team works at a slower pace, so we need to prepare in advance. 07:15.185 --> 07:18.044 - Hello, Deputy General Manager. - Hello. 07:20.044 --> 07:23.230 Yeah. I just heard that's a possibility. 07:23.842 --> 07:25.148 We should probably prepare. 07:25.149 --> 07:26.230 Sakamoto... 07:29.844 --> 07:31.273 Oh, Deputy General Manager. 07:32.009 --> 07:33.449 What are you two up to? 07:34.923 --> 07:38.103 We were just preparing for the LAKNES meeting. 07:38.886 --> 07:41.051 - Just the two of you? - Yes. 07:42.250 --> 07:43.409 You two... 07:44.158 --> 07:45.822 Never mind. 07:45.823 --> 07:47.906 So what's the plan for the meeting? 07:49.112 --> 07:50.819 All we need is a signature. Why all the prep? 07:52.027 --> 07:53.192 Even so, 07:53.193 --> 07:55.440 I thought we should still show our attention to detail 07:55.441 --> 07:59.314 to show them that this is how we operate... 08:03.019 --> 08:04.350 Hey. 08:04.351 --> 08:07.183 Cut the crap. Just say your hellos and be done with it. 08:08.348 --> 08:10.014 Are you done sorting out the brands? 08:10.139 --> 08:13.060 It's almost done. I'll wrap it up soon. 08:13.219 --> 08:16.308 Why are you dragging your feet? That's not like you. 08:16.468 --> 08:17.640 Hurry up and finish it. 08:17.800 --> 08:18.800 Yes. 08:23.395 --> 08:25.092 - Well... - Anyway... 08:27.535 --> 08:29.480 Assistant Manager, have there been any talks 08:29.481 --> 08:31.426 about Team 4 having to give up any brands? 08:32.089 --> 08:33.703 We have nothing to give. What would we hand over? 08:34.290 --> 08:35.290 Why do you ask? 08:35.484 --> 08:37.262 Well, it's Team Leader Joo. 08:37.263 --> 08:40.657 He was asking if we were supposed to get any brands from Team 4. 08:40.658 --> 08:42.852 Why would my team be giving anything to your team? 08:43.556 --> 08:48.814 No, that's not it. I was just wondering where that came from. 08:48.938 --> 08:50.096 Ju-hee. 08:50.097 --> 08:51.178 Yes? 08:51.179 --> 08:53.694 The next Deputy GM will likely be from Team 1 or Team 2, right? 08:54.332 --> 08:55.289 Right. 08:55.290 --> 08:57.285 So why do you think Team 5 is consolidating 08:57.286 --> 08:58.803 brands to give to Team 1? 09:00.519 --> 09:02.060 Because they have too much work? 09:04.960 --> 09:06.720 It's actually all a performance battle between Team 1 and Team 2. 09:07.314 --> 09:09.562 They fight, and Team 5 is caught in the crossfire. 09:10.199 --> 09:12.701 It's like when gangsters are fighting in a restaurant, 09:12.702 --> 09:16.392 and an innocent bystander gets hit by a flying bottle. 09:16.393 --> 09:17.751 Get it? 09:18.515 --> 09:20.593 - Yes. - You don't get it. 09:21.782 --> 09:24.837 And from what I can see, Team Leader Joo has sided with Team 1. 09:25.601 --> 09:26.873 He's placed his bet on their Team Leader. 09:27.510 --> 09:29.164 But for us, promotions are out the window anyway. 09:29.165 --> 09:31.285 Sales are a lost cause, our performance reviews 09:31.286 --> 09:32.772 are terrible, and there are no incentives. 09:32.942 --> 09:35.019 What I mean is, 09:35.020 --> 09:37.566 if you're going to play politics, do it yourselves and leave us out. 09:39.900 --> 09:41.767 You still don't get it. 09:45.289 --> 09:46.816 How did you get hired here? 09:47.580 --> 09:48.580 I passed the test. 09:49.929 --> 09:50.929 Of course. 09:57.250 --> 09:58.250 Is it urgent? 09:58.345 --> 09:59.962 Somewhat. 10:02.864 --> 10:04.196 What about the LAKNES meeting? 10:06.289 --> 10:07.350 It's about to start. 10:07.813 --> 10:09.341 What's your desired outcome? 10:09.435 --> 10:12.122 For the LAKNES deal to proceed smoothly. 10:13.049 --> 10:14.049 Is that all? 10:14.629 --> 10:15.629 Yes, that's all it needs to be. 10:16.849 --> 10:19.423 But after Gong and Yang caused such a scene, 10:19.424 --> 10:20.470 do you think they'll get along? 10:22.230 --> 10:23.229 They're men, aren't they? 10:23.230 --> 10:25.030 They fight and make up quickly. 10:27.208 --> 10:28.420 Deputy General Manager Jang. 10:28.421 --> 10:32.231 Regardless of this deal's outcome, it'll be good for the company. 10:32.232 --> 10:35.497 But I'm not so sure it'll be good for you. 11:05.600 --> 11:06.600 Here you are. 11:06.711 --> 11:08.042 Verified. 11:09.540 --> 11:10.540 Thank you. 11:15.820 --> 11:19.062 The ratio between the letter and line spacing is perfect. 11:19.063 --> 11:20.767 WELCOME. MR. KIM HYEONG-CHAN AND MR. SAKAMOTO 11:52.450 --> 11:53.770 I'm Gong Eun-tae, the Team Leader. 11:54.529 --> 11:56.428 Hello, I'm Gong Eun-tae. 11:57.398 --> 11:59.548 I'm Yang Jun-ho, Assistant Manager of Sales Team 5. 11:59.549 --> 12:02.291 I'm Yang Jun-ho from Sales Team 5. 12:03.219 --> 12:06.045 I'm Kim Hyeong-chan, Head of LAKNES Asia Market. 12:07.184 --> 12:08.281 Hello. 12:08.282 --> 12:12.120 My name is Sakamoto. I'm in charge of the Asia market. 12:12.837 --> 12:13.836 Shall we go inside? 12:13.837 --> 12:14.850 Yes. 12:17.399 --> 12:19.219 The coffee in our office is delicious. 12:19.220 --> 12:20.796 - Yes, thank you. - As you drink... 12:20.899 --> 12:23.678 - When did you arrive in Seoul? - We arrived yesterday. 12:23.679 --> 12:26.357 Oh, you arrived yesterday. Um, if you don't mind, 12:26.584 --> 12:29.126 for the purpose of taking meeting minutes, 12:29.944 --> 12:32.123 would it be all right if I recorded this? 12:33.939 --> 12:34.939 Thank you. 12:40.249 --> 12:43.790 REN SAKAMOTO ASIA MARKET OPERATIONS MGR. LAKNES CONTACT EDUCATION WORK EXPERIENCE 12:43.995 --> 12:45.518 Before we begin this LAKNES meeting, 12:45.519 --> 12:47.989 there are some things that I need you all to do together. 12:49.224 --> 12:53.094 Ji-hye, please investigate the backgrounds of Kim Hyeong-chan and Sakamoto. 12:53.835 --> 12:56.882 A person's past tells you who they are. 13:00.629 --> 13:02.569 Personally, I'm curious how a Korean 13:02.570 --> 13:04.968 came to be in charge of the LAKNES Asia Market. 13:05.067 --> 13:07.613 As a fellow Korean, it makes me feel proud. 13:08.250 --> 13:09.929 I graduated from a design school in Spain. 13:10.693 --> 13:14.131 Luckily, my first job was as a VMD at Zara. 13:14.132 --> 13:17.527 I worked there for about three years, yes, before moving to Philipp Plein. 13:17.528 --> 13:20.584 I think I've heard that there was a Korean person 13:20.585 --> 13:22.198 at Philipp Plein. 13:22.199 --> 13:25.637 That's when I connected with General Manager Park. 13:25.723 --> 13:28.651 Then I tried to launch my own business... 13:28.652 --> 13:30.477 But it didn't really work out. 13:31.666 --> 13:34.808 So the company I joined after that was LAKNES. 13:37.228 --> 13:41.133 - It seems we have a lot to learn from you. - Not at all. 13:41.134 --> 13:42.323 I'm sure you're both excellent. 13:43.129 --> 13:45.718 Gi-tae, make a list of questions that will allow us 13:45.719 --> 13:47.290 to lead this negotiation. 13:47.460 --> 13:50.686 - If you are willing to consider... - In a negotiation, questions are power. 13:50.772 --> 13:52.513 ...This... 13:53.362 --> 13:56.036 LAKNES is still doing well in Japan, though, right? 13:56.206 --> 13:59.941 The Japanese vendors have been running continuous promotions, 13:59.942 --> 14:01.937 and they're really pushing LAKNES. 14:01.938 --> 14:05.716 Does LAKNES headquarters also provide a promotional budget? 14:11.320 --> 14:14.504 Three percent of the total order amount goes toward promotion costs. 14:14.505 --> 14:15.809 Three percent? 14:16.429 --> 14:17.788 That's a lot. 14:17.789 --> 14:21.312 What were the margins you contracted for the Japanese market? 14:22.870 --> 14:25.629 We contracted at 70 for leather and 75 for apparel. 14:27.149 --> 14:32.090 But you proposed 60 for leather and 65 for apparel to us, is that correct? 14:33.528 --> 14:36.448 I thought we'd already settled the base margin. 14:37.210 --> 14:38.210 Isn't there still room for negotiation? 14:38.542 --> 14:42.820 Actually, our business trip was originally for Japan. 14:42.821 --> 14:46.813 We were just calling General Manager Park to say hello on our way, 14:46.909 --> 14:48.829 and that's how this meeting was arranged. 14:48.830 --> 14:50.401 Yes. 14:50.488 --> 14:53.064 We're aware that we requested this meeting. 14:55.071 --> 14:56.424 Actually... 14:57.515 --> 15:00.178 We're being cautious because we've been burned in this market before. 15:00.309 --> 15:01.869 Since it's already doing well in Japan, 15:01.870 --> 15:06.771 we're not sure if it's worth the risk of re-entering the Korean market. 15:08.447 --> 15:12.059 I'll review LAKNES's financial statements from the last five years. 15:15.799 --> 15:17.399 Ultimately, the answer is in the numbers. 15:19.675 --> 15:20.674 Consumer spending pattern research... 15:20.675 --> 15:23.926 This is the trend data. 15:25.171 --> 15:26.201 2025 LAKNES FINANCIAL REPORT 15:27.833 --> 15:31.269 To be honest, we had our own concerns. 15:32.042 --> 15:34.575 We work so hard to build a brand's recognition, 15:34.576 --> 15:37.409 and just when we're about to turn a profit, the contract ends. 15:37.538 --> 15:39.341 We've seen many brands raise their margin base 15:39.342 --> 15:41.575 and go with another distributor as soon as the contract is up. 15:42.649 --> 15:44.366 Look, I'm not saying that's wrong, 15:44.452 --> 15:46.170 but we have to be prepared on our end. 15:50.679 --> 15:54.620 We'll set aside 3% of total sales as incentives for the store employees. 15:57.535 --> 16:00.764 Of course you will. Our staff depends on those incentives. 16:00.853 --> 16:02.916 Please reconsider the margins. 16:03.051 --> 16:06.369 Frankly, 65 for apparel is between Finster and Malege. 16:06.460 --> 16:07.920 But LAKNES isn't on that level. 16:08.077 --> 16:11.222 And you know we're the ones who absorb the unsold inventory, right? 16:11.223 --> 16:13.634 Yes, and that's more of a hassle for us. 16:13.740 --> 16:15.440 We have to collect the inventory and ship it back to France, don't we? 16:16.069 --> 16:23.069 So in the end, only the logistics companies profit. 16:35.371 --> 16:42.371 Then after the launch, we will also handle the outlets for you. 17:17.458 --> 17:24.458 How does that sound? 17:27.269 --> 17:28.268 No. 17:28.269 --> 17:28.889 We will manage everything from the launch to the outlets. 17:28.890 --> 17:29.890 Instead, give us the same terms as Japan: 70 for leather, 75 for apparel. 17:30.446 --> 17:30.953 I'm sorry. 17:30.954 --> 17:31.954 I'm afraid that's not possible. 17:33.137 --> 17:33.789 Hey, how do you think it went? 17:33.790 --> 17:34.332 I think the deal's dead. 17:34.333 --> 17:35.333 Damn it. 17:36.564 --> 17:37.077 Did you see the look on Sakamoto's face? 17:37.078 --> 17:38.078 - No? - He did not look happy. 17:38.750 --> 17:39.890 Team Leader, what happened? 17:40.802 --> 17:41.802 Mr. Yang? 17:42.378 --> 17:43.454 Let's head up for now. 17:43.455 --> 17:45.902 - Okay. - Return these and come back. 17:50.338 --> 17:51.338 Gi-tae. 17:51.706 --> 17:53.696 - Yes? - Got plans tonight? 17:54.650 --> 17:55.650 No. 17:56.769 --> 17:57.769 What about you, Ji-hye? 17:58.330 --> 17:59.670 I don't either. 18:00.901 --> 18:01.901 Oh, really? 18:02.441 --> 18:03.497 Then we could grab a bite... 18:04.949 --> 18:05.949 Never mind. 18:07.009 --> 18:08.009 - What? - Huh? 18:08.833 --> 18:10.307 It's nothing. It wasn't important. 18:13.125 --> 18:14.166 So, did we get the deal? 18:17.374 --> 18:19.802 What is it? Did we get it? 18:21.450 --> 18:23.289 Why aren't you saying anything? 18:25.780 --> 18:26.867 Did we get it? 18:28.090 --> 18:30.089 - Team Leader! - What is it? 18:30.090 --> 18:32.184 Later, maybe we can get drinks... 18:32.185 --> 18:33.474 - Yes! Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes! - Wait-- 18:34.844 --> 18:35.844 I don't think I can drink. 18:37.745 --> 18:39.841 - Come on, Assistant Manager! - Assistant Manager! Team Lead! 18:41.694 --> 18:44.112 Leather 65, apparel 70. 18:44.555 --> 18:47.898 A 5 percent margin increase plus a separate incentive. 18:50.599 --> 18:51.599 Good job. 18:52.099 --> 18:53.099 Thank you. 18:53.347 --> 18:56.210 It's all because you created the right environment for us to work in. 18:56.376 --> 18:59.031 And Assistant Manager Yang played a huge part in this. 19:01.105 --> 19:04.174 These are the brands our team took over and increased sales for. 19:04.175 --> 19:07.159 All of them have grown by over 50 percent year-over-year. 19:14.620 --> 19:17.735 We're not asking for a higher margin without a good reason. 19:17.823 --> 19:21.378 We're simply asking you to recognize the value of our work. 19:22.519 --> 19:25.779 We can deliver better results than any other company. 19:26.411 --> 19:28.692 I believe the documents you're looking at now 19:28.693 --> 19:30.129 are more than enough proof. 19:37.350 --> 19:41.278 From LAKNES's perspective, what does the Korean market mean to you? 19:43.812 --> 19:46.176 Since it's just a stopover on the way to China, 19:46.177 --> 19:49.640 you must think it's not a loss as long as it generates decent sales, right? 19:50.907 --> 19:53.019 That's why LAKNES was assigned to our team. 19:54.033 --> 19:55.806 Because we're the team with the least power. 19:56.609 --> 19:58.678 The idea is for us to produce decent results 19:58.679 --> 20:00.494 and give LAKNES exactly what it wants. 20:01.761 --> 20:04.379 You both probably thought you'd finalize the deal around there, 20:04.380 --> 20:06.997 and that you could just exchange pleasantries and be on your way. 20:06.998 --> 20:08.519 Am I wrong? 20:11.349 --> 20:12.730 No, I won't deny that. 20:13.469 --> 20:14.949 I'm sorry, but we have no intention of doing that. 20:15.459 --> 20:18.052 To you two, the Korean market may be just a stopover, 20:18.053 --> 20:21.455 but to us, LAKNES is a brand we're responsible for growing. 20:22.007 --> 20:23.537 We don't want to work with the sole condition 20:23.538 --> 20:25.069 of just making decent sales. 20:26.132 --> 20:27.705 Let's renegotiate the margin. 20:28.130 --> 20:29.449 Your profits will increase accordingly. 20:31.490 --> 20:32.490 Are you confident? 20:34.639 --> 20:36.430 You saw the numbers. 20:43.775 --> 20:45.835 Nice work. You did great. 20:47.671 --> 20:49.687 We have to have a team dinner. 20:51.299 --> 20:52.299 Pay with this. 20:53.240 --> 20:54.240 Thank you. 20:54.770 --> 20:55.831 Team Leader Gong. 20:56.279 --> 20:59.053 Have you finished organizing the brands to be transferred to Team 1? 20:59.257 --> 21:00.726 Yes, I've finished. 21:01.460 --> 21:02.460 Assistant Manager Yang. 21:03.112 --> 21:05.025 How about we stir up some trouble? 21:07.068 --> 21:09.373 You're making me anxious. What is it? 21:10.069 --> 21:12.112 I'm thinking of turning this company upside down. 21:15.809 --> 21:16.809 We'll take all of them. 21:19.251 --> 21:21.827 Take all of what? What are you talking about? 21:22.360 --> 21:23.782 We're not transferring the brands? 21:25.470 --> 21:26.789 Then what's going to happen? 21:28.069 --> 21:29.069 I don't know. 21:30.226 --> 21:31.916 That's what makes it trouble. 21:32.450 --> 21:33.750 What are you talking about? 21:33.847 --> 21:36.787 - How can Team 5 possibly-- - Hold on. 21:37.269 --> 21:38.269 Aren't you getting too greedy? 21:38.809 --> 21:39.809 You don't have enough people. 21:40.450 --> 21:43.150 Yes, so I'd appreciate it if you could assign us one more person. 21:43.871 --> 21:48.045 - And Team 5 can handle it all then? - Yes, we can. 21:48.149 --> 21:49.149 I've already created the work schedule. 21:50.029 --> 21:51.250 I've determined that it's more than possible. 21:53.528 --> 21:55.359 Will Deputy GM Jang be okay with this? 21:55.449 --> 21:58.666 I can just picture him flying into a rage... 21:58.755 --> 22:02.284 That's something I have to deal with. Because I'm the team leader. 22:05.992 --> 22:06.991 Oh, Team Leader. 22:06.992 --> 22:09.342 I don't really know much about office politics. 22:09.878 --> 22:12.738 I just hate seeing my hard work get taken by someone else. 22:12.826 --> 22:17.830 - That's what I don't like about it. - You really don't get politics, do you? 22:17.920 --> 22:19.538 Well, I just wasn't born to be a politician... 22:19.539 --> 22:20.794 Oh, man. 22:24.400 --> 22:25.448 Then let's do this together. 22:28.285 --> 22:29.529 Yes, Sales Team 2. 22:31.509 --> 22:33.629 Yes. The team leader? 22:34.469 --> 22:37.289 Yes, I understand. Okay. 22:38.213 --> 22:40.560 - What is it? - There's a meeting for all team leaders. 22:40.561 --> 22:41.876 Now? 22:41.877 --> 22:42.949 Yes. 22:43.081 --> 22:45.073 - Team Leader, you have a meeting. - Who called it? 22:45.206 --> 22:47.198 - The general manager. - Ah, damn it. 22:48.481 --> 22:51.092 This is driving me crazy. Damn it. 22:56.049 --> 22:57.200 Huh? Huh? 23:00.742 --> 23:02.556 - Yes, Mr. Yang. - Are the files not ready yet? 23:02.644 --> 23:04.946 Yes. They're almost, almost, almost ready. Hey, where are you with it? 23:05.034 --> 23:07.468 - I just have to print them out. - Yes. We just need to print. 23:07.469 --> 23:09.529 - Hurry up, hurry up. - Okay. I'll be right down. Okay. 23:15.546 --> 23:17.813 Hey, Ji-hye, uh, are yours coming out first or are mine? 23:26.534 --> 23:27.754 Here are the files you requested. 23:27.755 --> 23:28.755 This one is the brand status for each team. 23:28.912 --> 23:30.490 And this one includes the sales figures for each brand. 23:30.667 --> 23:33.192 And this is a summary of each team's schedule. 23:34.964 --> 23:38.110 - You both did a great job. - Are you sure this is a good idea? 23:38.198 --> 23:40.325 The deputy general manager did not look happy earlier. 23:40.900 --> 23:42.761 It's too late to back out now. 23:42.850 --> 23:43.850 What can we do? 23:46.056 --> 23:47.918 - Have a good meeting. - Have-- have a good meeting. 23:49.302 --> 23:52.591 All right, it's almost the end of the workday, 23:52.720 --> 23:53.975 so let's keep this short. 23:53.976 --> 23:56.097 Yes, ma'am. 23:56.183 --> 23:58.130 Sales Team 5 decided to take on LAKNES 23:58.216 --> 24:00.467 after everyone else turned their backs on it, 24:00.554 --> 24:03.582 and they even managed to secure a very favorable contract. 24:03.670 --> 24:04.950 Let's give them a round of applause. 24:09.867 --> 24:13.678 And originally, Team 5 was supposed to pick a few of their brands 24:13.767 --> 24:15.850 to hand over to Team 1, 24:16.514 --> 24:19.173 but it seems our Team Leader Gong had a change of heart. 24:20.281 --> 24:21.831 He says he's going to keep them all. 24:23.427 --> 24:27.858 I was so impressed by that that I called you all here. 24:28.700 --> 24:30.559 Team Leader Gong, what is your reason? 24:36.400 --> 24:38.400 I believe that is the very reason why Team 5 was created. 24:38.954 --> 24:42.283 Sales Team 1, regardless of what anyone thinks, is responsible for 24:42.284 --> 24:44.331 over 30 percent of the entire Sales Department's performance. 24:44.332 --> 24:46.040 They are the department's core. 24:46.168 --> 24:48.685 If they're also burdened with brands that are just starting to perform, 24:48.686 --> 24:51.162 I don't think they should have their focus divided. 24:52.656 --> 24:56.925 We want to take full responsibility for our team's work. 25:00.041 --> 25:02.346 Team Leader Son, what do you think? 25:03.755 --> 25:05.206 I'm impressed. 25:06.316 --> 25:09.987 I didn't expect our youngest team leader to be so thoughtful. 25:10.542 --> 25:11.865 - You're impressed? - Yes. 25:12.591 --> 25:14.939 And you don't feel ashamed? 25:17.500 --> 25:18.660 Team Leader Kim. 25:19.240 --> 25:20.240 Yes, General Manager. 25:20.480 --> 25:21.839 What do you think? 25:24.400 --> 25:25.399 I am ashamed. 25:25.400 --> 25:26.601 So you do know to be ashamed. 25:26.602 --> 25:27.933 Yes. 25:28.019 --> 25:31.600 - Team Leader Joo. - Yes, General Manager. 25:32.258 --> 25:36.376 I hear you're still strong-arming brands for new products. Is that true? 25:40.001 --> 25:42.225 You should be ashamed of yourself. 25:44.160 --> 25:45.312 And you, Team Leader Jeong? 25:45.313 --> 25:47.990 Pardon? Yes. 25:48.649 --> 25:49.649 I'm embarrassed. 25:51.085 --> 25:56.409 The other Team Leaders are fighting tooth and nail. 25:56.579 --> 26:02.072 But since you think you won't get promoted anyway, 26:02.240 --> 26:07.651 are you just going to do nothing at all? 26:10.354 --> 26:12.636 That's not it. 26:19.060 --> 26:20.059 Everyone. 26:20.060 --> 26:21.103 Yes. 26:21.690 --> 26:23.232 No one is saying it, but you all know what's going on, don't you? 26:23.233 --> 26:24.488 Why Team 5 was given LAKNES. 26:24.489 --> 26:26.097 Why Team 5 is losing sales to Team 1. 26:26.098 --> 26:27.155 Who's going to be promoted to Deputy General Manager. 26:27.156 --> 26:28.324 You're all busy calculating your next move, aren't you? 26:28.478 --> 26:29.478 Right? 26:29.603 --> 26:31.190 You're all having a great time with your little squabbles. 26:32.380 --> 26:33.379 Deputy General Manager Jang. 26:33.380 --> 26:35.090 - Yes, General Manager. - Jang Hyang-eun from China, right? 26:35.091 --> 26:36.135 Yes, she starts next week. 26:36.480 --> 26:37.480 Put her on Team 5. 26:39.584 --> 26:40.594 Yes. 26:42.529 --> 26:43.918 Everyone, start pulling your weight. 26:44.928 --> 26:48.293 Stop playing games and get to work. 26:53.931 --> 26:55.193 Goodbye, General Manager. 27:04.955 --> 27:06.890 Gong Eun-tae stays. The rest of you, get out. 27:16.316 --> 27:18.504 GONG EUN-TAE 27:32.389 --> 27:33.439 Team Leader. 27:33.440 --> 27:36.385 - Is our Team Leader not coming? - Your team leader got into some trouble. 27:36.386 --> 27:39.499 It's going to take a while to sort it out. You all can head home first. 27:43.329 --> 27:44.329 I said, go home. 27:54.500 --> 27:55.500 Why did you do it? 27:57.902 --> 27:58.914 Huh? 28:01.150 --> 28:02.710 Why aren't you answering me? 28:05.150 --> 28:07.370 Why didn't you do what I told you? 28:10.900 --> 28:13.600 I did as you told me. 28:15.185 --> 28:16.849 You told me to take on LAKNES, and I did. 28:16.850 --> 28:19.857 I even selected the brands to transfer to Team 1. 28:20.995 --> 28:22.334 But I realized if we could just get one good person, 28:22.335 --> 28:24.895 we could handle everything ourselves. 28:25.342 --> 28:27.821 Don't I have the right to make a request like that? 28:31.478 --> 28:33.184 What's gotten into you? 28:34.037 --> 28:35.417 Since when do you talk back to me? 28:35.418 --> 28:37.492 And with such conviction, too. 28:37.653 --> 28:41.147 What, now that you're a Team Leader, you think you're untouchable? Huh? 28:41.148 --> 28:42.230 No. 28:43.330 --> 28:44.330 Now that I'm a Team Leader, 28:44.870 --> 28:46.170 I finally understand what a Team Leader's job is. 28:49.788 --> 28:55.467 What is this nonsense you're spouting? Huh? 28:55.559 --> 28:57.819 Really? Hey. 28:58.624 --> 29:01.309 Is a Team Leader's job set in stone? Huh? 29:01.399 --> 29:03.619 Who decided that? Huh? 29:04.579 --> 29:05.579 Hey, Gong Eun-tae! 29:05.669 --> 29:06.668 Whether you're a Team Leader, 29:06.669 --> 29:08.218 Deputy General Manager, or General Manager, 29:08.355 --> 29:12.497 office workers are people who do what they're told at work. 29:12.679 --> 29:14.138 If you can't do that, you shouldn't work for a company. 29:14.139 --> 29:15.493 You should start your own business. 29:17.146 --> 29:18.374 But this company, 29:19.179 --> 29:20.830 isn't your company, is it, Deputy General Manager? 29:20.831 --> 29:22.737 Hey, you punk! 29:22.992 --> 29:25.153 I've been letting this slide, but you've gone too far. 29:25.322 --> 29:26.634 Deputy General Manager. 29:28.160 --> 29:31.845 When I was a rookie, you took me, who knew nothing, 29:31.846 --> 29:34.895 to Paris to sign a contract. Do you remember? 29:34.896 --> 29:36.463 What about it, you punk? 29:36.930 --> 29:38.210 We left on a Saturday night flight, didn't we? 29:38.700 --> 29:40.171 We worked all weekend, 29:40.284 --> 29:42.020 and met again as soon as we got back to Seoul on Tuesday. 29:43.529 --> 29:48.710 For me, that was just one week. 29:49.303 --> 29:52.115 But you had already been giving up your weekends for over a month, 29:52.116 --> 29:53.302 going on business trips. 29:56.227 --> 29:57.337 I was busy, all right? Huh? 29:57.338 --> 30:00.634 And there was no one else I could send. So what's your point? 30:01.709 --> 30:02.709 That's because back then, 30:03.496 --> 30:05.429 you were the youngest Team Leader, just like me. 30:06.353 --> 30:08.791 Because you were the youngest Team Leader, 30:09.085 --> 30:10.470 you ran yourself ragged, 30:10.471 --> 30:13.371 afraid your team would be at a disadvantage. 30:14.506 --> 30:18.414 Thanks to you, we could trust you and focus on our work. 30:22.280 --> 30:23.289 Hey. 30:25.349 --> 30:26.490 A company is an organization. ? 30:26.584 --> 30:29.055 In an organization, your superiors pull you up 30:29.056 --> 30:31.243 and your subordinates have your back. 30:31.386 --> 30:35.616 LAKNES was my signal that I'm giving you a leg up. 30:35.807 --> 30:39.087 All you have to do is have my back. 30:42.129 --> 30:43.209 I'm not so sure about that yet. 30:43.210 --> 30:45.465 I'll keep that in mind when I'm a Deputy General Manager. 30:47.470 --> 30:49.267 You little punk. 30:51.857 --> 30:53.110 Deputy General Manager. 30:54.781 --> 30:56.493 Back then, as Team Leader, 30:56.953 --> 30:58.833 you fought with brand headquarters every day, 31:00.086 --> 31:01.716 kept the store employees happy, 31:02.885 --> 31:06.519 and still bought us drinks to help us unwind. 31:08.232 --> 31:09.276 That's how 31:10.363 --> 31:12.535 admirably you handled being a Team Leader. 31:15.000 --> 31:18.900 Can't I be a Team Leader just like you were? 31:23.681 --> 31:29.344 You got a scouting offer, didn't you? Hey, be honest with me. 31:30.099 --> 31:31.099 I'm right, aren't I? 31:31.231 --> 31:35.091 Or you must have something up your sleeve to be acting this way. 31:35.887 --> 31:38.068 Am I wrong? Then what is it? 31:38.530 --> 31:40.250 Did you win the Lotto or something? 31:42.808 --> 31:43.808 Damn. 32:01.515 --> 32:02.515 He's freaking out. 32:20.097 --> 32:21.145 You cunning bastard. 32:25.801 --> 32:27.101 That little punk. 32:29.324 --> 32:31.295 Shouldn't it be over by now? 32:31.296 --> 32:32.764 I know, right? 32:33.980 --> 32:35.112 Hey. 32:41.111 --> 32:42.704 I thought you all went home. 32:42.831 --> 32:45.430 Uh, we... 32:45.809 --> 32:47.611 What, afraid I was going to eat your Team Leader alive? 32:47.612 --> 32:52.225 Oh no, sir. We're going out for a team dinner. 32:52.226 --> 32:53.568 Yes. 32:56.211 --> 32:57.218 Unbelievable. 32:58.140 --> 33:00.153 What a bunch of characters. 33:01.370 --> 33:04.306 Just a few days ago, they were at each other's throats. 33:06.529 --> 33:09.255 It's okay. We already got money from the General Manager. 33:09.256 --> 33:11.017 Use this for the second round. 33:11.646 --> 33:14.037 Okay, thank you. 33:15.085 --> 33:17.308 - Assistant Manager Yang. - Yes, Deputy General Manager. 33:17.309 --> 33:20.831 Your Team Leader would jump out of bed for beef. 33:20.832 --> 33:22.635 - Get beef for the first round. - Okay. 33:22.636 --> 33:23.851 Go cheap for round two. 33:23.852 --> 33:25.111 Understood. 33:25.950 --> 33:26.949 - Thank you. - Thank you. 33:26.950 --> 33:28.190 - Have a good night. - We'll enjoy the meal. 33:35.200 --> 33:36.200 Hey, Eun-tae. 33:37.686 --> 33:39.042 LAKNES. 33:39.960 --> 33:40.960 It's a sure thing. 33:41.840 --> 33:43.680 If it wasn't, I wouldn't have given it to you. 33:53.799 --> 33:54.799 Shall we go? 33:55.700 --> 33:57.700 - Yep. - Yes. 34:25.051 --> 34:26.210 You can't just do this anywhere. 34:32.997 --> 34:35.025 Cheers! 35:03.913 --> 35:04.913 You know it's shameful, at least. 35:06.190 --> 35:07.750 All the other Team Leaders are fighting tooth and nail, 35:08.013 --> 35:10.963 but because you think you won't get promoted anyway, 35:11.183 --> 35:13.032 you're just going to do nothing at all? 35:21.924 --> 35:24.522 - Good work. - You worked hard. 35:28.307 --> 35:30.815 Team Leader, I... 35:30.816 --> 35:32.577 I'm in a really great mood today. 35:33.414 --> 35:34.470 What are you so happy about? 35:35.219 --> 35:36.219 How should I put it? 35:37.139 --> 35:40.138 It is because I feel like we closed this deal together. 35:40.139 --> 35:41.972 It feels great. 35:41.973 --> 35:44.514 To be honest, I do not think I really did anything... 35:44.515 --> 35:45.515 That is true. 35:45.516 --> 35:49.226 Right, so you really did not do anything? 35:49.435 --> 35:51.768 - What? - We all did it together, right? 35:51.769 --> 35:54.270 Right, Team Leader? We did, right? See? 35:54.271 --> 35:56.564 - Let's just say that. Sure. - ... 35:57.939 --> 35:59.355 Well, for me, more than anything... 35:59.356 --> 36:01.482 I liked what the Deputy General Manager said earlier. 36:02.358 --> 36:03.358 What did he say? 36:04.151 --> 36:08.235 How he said that you like beef, and how he gave you this card, 36:08.236 --> 36:11.362 and then how he said LAKNES will do well. 36:12.947 --> 36:14.114 The Deputy GM is like that. 36:14.698 --> 36:16.698 He knows exactly when and how to use 36:16.699 --> 36:20.659 - the carrot and the stick. - But you were happy today, were you not? 36:20.951 --> 36:22.784 That is why even if the Deputy General Manager 36:22.785 --> 36:23.869 yells at me and gets angry, 36:24.703 --> 36:26.244 I do not get that upset. 36:26.245 --> 36:28.455 And I do not get that happy when he praises me either. 36:29.289 --> 36:30.998 I do not trust people enough 36:31.457 --> 36:32.957 to be swayed by what they say. 36:36.000 --> 36:38.793 Then what do you believe in, Team Leader? 37:00.472 --> 37:01.472 HONGSUNG INTERNATIONAL 37:04.849 --> 37:05.849 My past. 37:12.349 --> 37:13.669 I believe in the life I have lived. 37:19.114 --> 37:21.188 That is so cool. 37:21.966 --> 37:24.255 Team Leader, can I use that line from now on? 37:24.256 --> 37:25.300 No, you cannot use it. 37:48.139 --> 37:49.879 My past. 37:49.880 --> 37:51.293 - I believe in the life I have-- - Shh. 37:51.580 --> 37:53.724 - Stop copying me. It is embarrassing. - Is this not the right vibe? 37:53.725 --> 37:55.687 You should not believe in your past. That would be a disaster. 37:55.688 --> 37:56.602 - Why should I not? - Let me try. 37:56.603 --> 37:58.983 - Go on, try it. - I believe in the life I've lived. 37:58.984 --> 38:00.344 - I think I do it better, do I not? - Hold on. 38:00.345 --> 38:01.521 What am I to do if you are better than me? Geez. 38:01.522 --> 38:03.666 - Then do it properly. - My past. I believe in my past. 38:03.667 --> 38:05.210 - This does not feel right. - I really do not think so either. 38:05.211 --> 38:06.125 What is going on at this hour? 38:06.126 --> 38:07.512 The time is not important right now. 38:07.513 --> 38:09.083 They asked to send the new hire from China to your team. 38:09.658 --> 38:11.724 - Jang Hyang-eun. - Is Jang Hyang-eun not coming from China? 38:11.725 --> 38:12.777 Yes, she starts next week. 38:13.661 --> 38:14.661 Send her to Team 5. 38:14.917 --> 38:16.016 My team agreed to take her. 38:16.121 --> 38:17.794 - Why? - You happily agreed? 38:17.795 --> 38:19.495 Of course I did. Hyang-eun is a good worker. 38:20.394 --> 38:21.394 Team Leader Gong, 38:21.536 --> 38:22.975 this is still confidential, so I have not mentioned it, but... 38:23.446 --> 38:24.728 The China branch is going to blow up soon. 38:26.900 --> 38:27.900 What do you mean? 38:28.872 --> 38:31.881 The corruption at that branch is enormous. 38:31.971 --> 38:34.891 But there is a rumor that she is the one at the center of it. 38:34.980 --> 38:35.980 Jang Hyang-eun. 38:37.102 --> 38:38.973 I think you are in over your head. 39:04.751 --> 39:08.244 WARNING BIRD STRIKE 39:14.689 --> 39:19.595 THE ORDINARY JACKPOT 39:32.110 --> 39:34.309 That is why LAKNES was assigned to our team. 39:35.610 --> 39:37.769 We are the team with the least power. 39:38.549 --> 39:41.020 They want us to just produce decent results 39:41.107 --> 39:43.319 and give LAKNES exactly what they want. 39:45.183 --> 39:47.178 Both of you probably thought you would just 39:47.265 --> 39:48.739 finalize the deal at that level, 39:49.779 --> 39:52.121 say your goodbyes, and be on your way. 39:53.769 --> 39:54.769 Am I wrong? 39:56.120 --> 39:57.537 Okay, okay. Next. 39:57.538 --> 40:02.570 I am sorry, but we have no intention of doing that. 40:02.689 --> 40:06.299 To you two, the Korean market might just be a stopover, 40:06.300 --> 40:12.575 but for us, LAKNES is a brand we are responsible for building. 40:12.990 --> 40:13.990 Please reconsider the profit margin. 40:14.793 --> 40:15.958 It'll be just as profitable. 40:16.964 --> 40:18.893 Are you confident? 40:20.099 --> 40:21.099 You've seen the numbers. 40:24.299 --> 40:25.679 You've seen the numbers. 40:31.300 --> 40:33.200 You've seen the numbers. 40:33.742 --> 40:35.177 No, that's not it. 40:36.340 --> 40:37.480 You've seen the numbers. 40:37.702 --> 40:38.808 You saw them. The numbers. 40:38.809 --> 40:40.618 Hey, you saw them, right? You saw the numbers, right? 40:40.619 --> 40:42.059 The numbers... you saw them... the numbers. 40:42.909 --> 40:44.127 You've seen the numbers. 40:46.527 --> 40:47.930 No, Team Leader... 40:48.262 --> 40:49.297 Jun-ho. 40:49.666 --> 40:50.666 Ji-hye? 41:01.446 --> 41:02.446 Ah, damn it... 41:04.289 --> 41:05.618 Ah, this is so embarrassing...