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