WEBVTT 00:00:46.639 --> 00:00:50.945 align:center THE ORDINARY JACKPOT 00:00:57.230 --> 00:01:02.214 align:center EPISODE 8: A WORLD OF HYPOCRISY 00:01:11.225 --> 00:01:13.469 align:center That's 28,300 won. 00:01:14.382 --> 00:01:15.420 align:center Okay, here you go. 00:01:17.829 --> 00:01:19.448 align:center - Okay, here you go. - Thank you. 00:01:19.449 --> 00:01:21.567 align:center Have a nice day. 00:01:51.843 --> 00:01:55.332 align:center EUN-TAE AND SISTER-IN-LAW, HAVE YOU EATEN? 00:01:57.326 --> 00:02:00.065 align:center Why here? We could have gone somewhere nicer. 00:02:00.066 --> 00:02:02.308 align:center When you're in Busan, you have to try the pork and rice soup. 00:02:02.309 --> 00:02:06.295 align:center To be honest, I was craving some too. Thanks to you, Sister-in-law. 00:02:06.296 --> 00:02:07.582 align:center Eat up. 00:02:07.583 --> 00:02:09.576 align:center Yes. You too, Sister-in-law. 00:02:15.599 --> 00:02:17.358 align:center What is this? 00:02:17.359 --> 00:02:21.279 align:center Ayoung's tutoring fees must be expensive. I just wanted to help out. 00:02:21.365 --> 00:02:24.689 align:center Living away from home is expensive, you know. 00:02:25.457 --> 00:02:29.292 align:center We don't pay rent, and we both have jobs. 00:02:29.293 --> 00:02:32.233 align:center - We're fine. - Ayoung is my niece. 00:02:32.319 --> 00:02:34.237 align:center I'm giving it to you because I want to. 00:02:34.919 --> 00:02:36.019 align:center Then I'll put it to good use. 00:02:37.167 --> 00:02:39.933 align:center - Thank you as always, Eun-tae. - Oh, it's nothing. 00:02:44.741 --> 00:02:46.443 align:center How's my brother these days? 00:02:46.444 --> 00:02:50.316 align:center Well... I assume he's doing fine. 00:02:52.529 --> 00:02:55.167 align:center We're on opposite schedules, so I rarely see him. 00:02:56.189 --> 00:02:57.649 align:center Well, it is a pity. 00:02:57.650 --> 00:03:01.162 align:center To see someone so successful be so down in the dumps. 00:03:01.163 --> 00:03:05.875 align:center Still, there was a time in Busan when fashion meant Gong Eun-seok, 00:03:05.876 --> 00:03:07.803 align:center and Gong Eun-seok meant fashion. 00:03:08.533 --> 00:03:10.374 align:center All the latest trends from Japan 00:03:10.375 --> 00:03:12.988 align:center the first person to bring them to downtown Busan 00:03:13.074 --> 00:03:14.959 align:center that was Ayoung's dad, wasn't it? 00:03:14.960 --> 00:03:17.787 align:center I never understood how those raggedy clothes sold so well. 00:03:17.788 --> 00:03:20.357 align:center Wow, I remember that. 00:03:20.358 --> 00:03:22.372 align:center The neighborhood was going crazy back then. 00:03:23.143 --> 00:03:24.600 align:center So back when my brother was doing well, 00:03:25.285 --> 00:03:28.970 align:center he bought me Hanwoo beef to celebrate me getting into college. 00:03:29.056 --> 00:03:30.641 align:center That was my first time trying Hanwoo. 00:03:31.198 --> 00:03:33.555 align:center I had no idea it was so delicious. It was amazing. 00:03:33.641 --> 00:03:35.911 align:center Thanks to my brother, 00:03:35.998 --> 00:03:39.296 align:center I got into the habit of eating Hanwoo to celebrate good news. 00:03:40.068 --> 00:03:42.167 align:center You don't mean that Hanwoo place in Seomyeon, do you? 00:03:42.168 --> 00:03:43.410 align:center That's the one. 00:03:43.496 --> 00:03:47.437 align:center - You've been there? - That man wooed me there, you know. 00:03:47.438 --> 00:03:50.094 align:center That's why I get furious just hearing the word "Hanwoo." 00:03:55.278 --> 00:03:57.506 align:center Um, Sister-in-law. 00:03:57.593 --> 00:03:58.663 align:center So... 00:03:58.750 --> 00:04:00.789 align:center Actually, my brother asked me for money yesterday. 00:04:01.590 --> 00:04:02.590 align:center Again? 00:04:03.306 --> 00:04:05.948 align:center I'm so sorry, Eun-tae. 00:04:06.530 --> 00:04:08.429 align:center What am I going to do with that man? 00:04:08.430 --> 00:04:12.021 align:center - I swear-- - No, that's not why I'm telling you. 00:04:13.490 --> 00:04:16.008 align:center He said he's starting a business, 00:04:16.710 --> 00:04:18.610 align:center but I told him I couldn't give him any money. 00:04:19.582 --> 00:04:22.497 align:center I just don't think it will do well. 00:04:23.470 --> 00:04:26.050 align:center But I could be wrong, couldn't I? 00:04:26.138 --> 00:04:28.196 align:center His business might succeed. 00:04:28.985 --> 00:04:32.752 align:center So, in the hopes that I'm wrong, 00:04:33.803 --> 00:04:36.519 align:center I want to help my brother however I can. 00:04:37.744 --> 00:04:41.949 align:center Please accept this money with that in mind. 00:04:47.250 --> 00:04:48.649 align:center Please don't hate my brother too much. 00:04:50.002 --> 00:04:53.019 align:center He might not seem like much now, but I... 00:04:54.250 --> 00:04:58.050 align:center I still think he's a really cool guy. 00:04:59.919 --> 00:05:03.169 align:center Wow... That man has all the luck. 00:05:03.792 --> 00:05:08.111 align:center Even in his state, his brother still thinks he's cool. 00:05:08.200 --> 00:05:11.495 align:center He used to be the coolest person I knew. 00:05:12.652 --> 00:05:15.591 align:center But now, you are, Sister-in-law. 00:05:15.680 --> 00:05:17.619 align:center Me? Why? 00:05:17.620 --> 00:05:19.519 align:center Because you're sticking by him when he's like this. 00:05:20.194 --> 00:05:22.177 align:center Oh, stop it. 00:05:22.937 --> 00:05:24.119 align:center Just eat. 00:05:25.511 --> 00:05:29.479 align:center BUSAN STATION 00:06:00.246 --> 00:06:02.357 align:center INCOMING CALL: JEONG SEON-HYEOK, TEAM LEADER, TEAM 4 00:06:06.029 --> 00:06:07.029 align:center Yes, thank you. 00:06:09.949 --> 00:06:11.110 align:center How's work been? 00:06:12.989 --> 00:06:14.998 align:center Is it any different? 00:06:15.829 --> 00:06:16.829 align:center It's always the same. 00:06:18.133 --> 00:06:19.729 align:center Work is always the same. 00:06:20.927 --> 00:06:24.480 align:center So, how long do you plan on staying with Hongseong? 00:06:27.899 --> 00:06:29.120 align:center I've never really thought about it. 00:06:30.430 --> 00:06:32.144 align:center Want me to give you a reason? 00:06:33.000 --> 00:06:35.823 align:center Team Leader, I believe I already turned down your offer. 00:06:36.680 --> 00:06:37.680 align:center My company merged. 00:06:37.923 --> 00:06:38.923 align:center I'm not the president anymore. 00:06:39.901 --> 00:06:43.219 align:center Not the president? You mean you joined a bigger company? 00:06:47.863 --> 00:06:49.366 align:center An article comes out tomorrow. 00:06:50.596 --> 00:06:52.371 align:center It's going to send a shock through the market. 00:06:54.238 --> 00:06:56.379 align:center CGM 00:06:58.701 --> 00:07:01.070 align:center Head of CGM Korea. 00:07:01.889 --> 00:07:02.909 align:center CGM is expanding into Korea. 00:07:04.170 --> 00:07:05.289 align:center According to our simulations, 00:07:06.389 --> 00:07:07.682 align:center all small to mid-sized brand controllers in Korea 00:07:07.683 --> 00:07:09.158 align:center are projected to disappear. 00:07:09.159 --> 00:07:11.689 align:center Hongseong will likely survive for the next three years, 00:07:11.863 --> 00:07:15.019 align:center but its sales will be cut down to a third. 00:07:16.509 --> 00:07:17.508 align:center So... 00:07:17.509 --> 00:07:23.250 align:center Head of Brand, six-figure salary. At least 100,000 dollars. 00:07:24.131 --> 00:07:26.819 align:center How about it? Is that enough to make you consider it? 00:07:54.870 --> 00:07:55.870 align:center What's the reason? 00:07:56.725 --> 00:07:58.293 align:center Do I have to give one? 00:07:58.389 --> 00:08:00.569 align:center CGM is the largest brand controller in North America. 00:08:00.658 --> 00:08:02.931 align:center Compared to them, Hongseong is a mom-and-pop operation. 00:08:03.020 --> 00:08:04.803 align:center If you stay there, 00:08:04.892 --> 00:08:06.986 align:center the only thing you'll get is an early retirement package. 00:08:07.076 --> 00:08:08.457 align:center Then why? 00:08:11.800 --> 00:08:15.460 align:center When I make a decision, 00:08:16.272 --> 00:08:18.825 align:center I think money is the one thing you need to be most wary of. 00:08:19.636 --> 00:08:21.221 align:center My value hasn't changed. 00:08:21.222 --> 00:08:23.659 align:center So if I'm offered more money, I have to be suspicious. 00:08:24.819 --> 00:08:29.034 align:center Don't you think you're being undervalued right now? 00:08:29.035 --> 00:08:32.128 align:center Maybe someone out there is being paid more than they're worth. 00:08:41.450 --> 00:08:42.610 align:center I get what you're saying. 00:08:43.629 --> 00:08:46.004 align:center But I promise you, 00:08:46.640 --> 00:08:48.950 align:center you're going to regret this moment. 00:08:52.733 --> 00:08:55.318 align:center Team Leader, you shouldn't be acting this way. 00:08:59.149 --> 00:09:02.389 align:center You... do you think you did me some great favor? 00:09:05.669 --> 00:09:06.669 align:center I considered it an insult. 00:09:09.370 --> 00:09:10.889 align:center And there's one thing you're wrong about. 00:09:10.980 --> 00:09:14.857 align:center Do you think Team Leader Jeong would be grateful to you? 00:09:17.534 --> 00:09:22.056 align:center So is this your way of getting revenge for that insult? 00:09:22.149 --> 00:09:24.308 align:center No. I'm just doing my job. 00:09:24.309 --> 00:09:26.331 align:center I was contacted by CGM. 00:09:26.332 --> 00:09:28.229 align:center They wanted a Korean branch head. 00:09:28.986 --> 00:09:31.936 align:center They wanted a sole proprietor who'd worked at Hongseong 00:09:31.937 --> 00:09:33.664 align:center or another major Korean corporation, 00:09:33.665 --> 00:09:36.658 align:center someone with the ability, but not the capital. 00:09:37.417 --> 00:09:40.283 align:center I just happened to be the perfect fit. 00:09:40.915 --> 00:09:43.106 align:center This isn't some petty revenge. 00:09:43.107 --> 00:09:44.371 align:center It's just business. 00:10:39.502 --> 00:10:41.020 align:center Deputy General Manager. 00:10:49.955 --> 00:10:51.220 align:center Damn it... 00:10:54.592 --> 00:10:57.373 align:center What kind of team leader sneaks up on his boss 00:10:57.374 --> 00:11:01.252 align:center who's trying to relax during a holiday? Damn, you scared me. 00:11:02.390 --> 00:11:03.390 align:center I apologize. 00:11:05.530 --> 00:11:06.530 align:center How did you find me anyway? 00:11:07.410 --> 00:11:09.209 align:center I kept calling, but when you didn't pick up, 00:11:09.210 --> 00:11:10.797 align:center I called your house. 00:11:12.233 --> 00:11:13.707 align:center Of course you did. 00:11:15.143 --> 00:11:17.713 align:center So, what is it? Is something wrong? 00:11:18.204 --> 00:11:19.526 align:center By any chance 00:11:19.980 --> 00:11:23.019 align:center have you heard news about Team Leader Jeong's company? 00:11:25.679 --> 00:11:27.579 align:center Jeong Seon-hyeok's company? No. 00:11:29.439 --> 00:11:31.199 align:center CGM acquired Team Leader Jeong's company. 00:11:32.779 --> 00:11:33.779 align:center CGM? 00:11:34.213 --> 00:11:37.459 align:center - The CGM? The one we know? - Yes. That CGM is coming to Korea. 00:11:38.459 --> 00:11:39.480 align:center Team Leader Jeong is the Korean branch head. 00:11:46.233 --> 00:11:47.483 align:center Why are you telling me this now? 00:11:48.776 --> 00:11:50.525 align:center Ugh, why are you just telling me this now? 00:11:50.526 --> 00:11:54.153 align:center You should've led with that! 00:11:54.903 --> 00:11:57.278 align:center There's an order to these things... 00:11:57.279 --> 00:12:00.989 align:center What is with this guy? Seriously, he's so weird. 00:12:01.740 --> 00:12:04.242 align:center He has no idea what's important, does he? 00:12:05.492 --> 00:12:07.117 align:center Geez. 00:12:12.662 --> 00:12:15.455 align:center CGM ANNOUNCES ENTRY INTO KOREA. DOMESTIC FIRMS ON HIGH ALERT 00:12:26.335 --> 00:12:28.920 align:center BELOVED BY HOLLYWOOD CELEBS, CGM'S 'OLD' BRAND LAUNCHES IN KOREA 00:12:40.259 --> 00:12:43.343 align:center KOREAN FASHION MARKET: GLOBAL BATTLEFIELD. WHO WILL SURVIVE? 00:12:46.178 --> 00:12:47.303 align:center CGM 00:12:49.930 --> 00:12:53.598 align:center JEONG SEON-HYEOK, PRESIDENT OF CGM KOREA 00:13:04.103 --> 00:13:06.521 align:center THE AMBITION OF JEONG SEON-HYEOK, HEAD OF CGM KOREA 00:13:11.649 --> 00:13:14.730 align:center Jeong Seon-hyeok must be thrilled. 00:13:15.714 --> 00:13:17.297 align:center If there are already articles out, 00:13:17.384 --> 00:13:21.235 align:center it means they've already finalized deals with the brands and department stores. 00:13:24.061 --> 00:13:27.057 align:center It seems they've been meticulously working behind the scenes, 00:13:27.058 --> 00:13:28.727 align:center on the 3 main department stores. 00:13:28.813 --> 00:13:31.467 align:center As soon as the news broke, they sent the brand lists 00:13:32.323 --> 00:13:34.250 align:center to all the shopping malls and outlets. 00:13:34.977 --> 00:13:37.673 align:center Did you get a copy of CGM's brand list? 00:13:39.430 --> 00:13:42.168 align:center It includes over 300 global brands, as well as many domestic designer brands. 00:13:42.169 --> 00:13:48.200 align:center Essentially, it's every license that CGM controlled in North America. 00:13:48.201 --> 00:13:51.047 align:center So they've laid it all out for retailers to just pick and choose what they want? 00:13:52.109 --> 00:13:54.444 align:center Based on the contract for Old, 00:13:54.445 --> 00:13:57.800 align:center it looks like CGM has basically forfeited its profit margin. 00:13:57.801 --> 00:14:01.411 align:center So they're openly trying to wipe out all the domestic competition. 00:14:03.493 --> 00:14:08.079 align:center If we start competing with each other, the department stores and shopping malls 00:14:08.080 --> 00:14:09.079 align:center will hold all the cards. 00:14:09.080 --> 00:14:11.733 align:center Then, after we've all been knocked out, 00:14:11.734 --> 00:14:14.579 align:center CGM will basically have a monopoly on merchandising. 00:14:14.580 --> 00:14:17.085 align:center Yes. It appears their strategy is 00:14:17.086 --> 00:14:19.465 align:center to dominate the market from the very beginning. 00:14:25.497 --> 00:14:30.339 align:center General Manager, PARADI MALL is demanding a change to their Ailee contract. 00:14:30.425 --> 00:14:32.548 align:center What? Didn't we just renew the Ailee contract? 00:14:32.634 --> 00:14:34.502 align:center Yes. And they say they're prepared 00:14:34.503 --> 00:14:37.390 align:center to pay the penalty for breaking the contract. 00:14:37.391 --> 00:14:41.001 align:center Wait, isn't PARADI MALL the one that came begging us 00:14:41.087 --> 00:14:43.975 align:center to let them have a store when they first opened? 00:14:47.034 --> 00:14:49.200 align:center They came to us begging, 00:14:49.965 --> 00:14:52.004 align:center and now they want us to do the same. 00:14:53.321 --> 00:14:54.977 align:center And they won't be the only ones. 00:14:56.804 --> 00:14:58.587 align:center - Deputy General Manager Jang. - Yes. 00:14:58.673 --> 00:15:02.198 align:center Compile a list of all the stores and brands that are becoming an issue 00:15:02.199 --> 00:15:04.024 align:center and give me a preliminary report by the end of the day. 00:15:04.025 --> 00:15:07.029 align:center - Yes. - Team Leader Gong, and the legal team... 00:15:07.730 --> 00:15:10.758 align:center Compare the penalty fees with the projected revenue changes 00:15:10.847 --> 00:15:11.847 align:center and report back. 00:15:12.865 --> 00:15:16.113 align:center That should give you some peace of mind, shouldn't it? 00:15:18.000 --> 00:15:19.000 align:center Yes, understood. 00:15:24.707 --> 00:15:25.883 align:center Take care. 00:15:26.974 --> 00:15:29.409 align:center LOIR OUTLET (SPECIFIC CONSIGNMENT) STANDARD TRANSACTION CONTRACT 00:15:40.069 --> 00:15:42.840 align:center Hello. Hi. 00:15:47.415 --> 00:15:50.815 align:center You should've gotten a proper meal. 00:15:53.081 --> 00:15:55.725 align:center Why? Report on the penalty fees? 00:15:55.726 --> 00:15:56.810 align:center Yeah. 00:15:58.000 --> 00:15:59.138 align:center Go wait over there. 00:15:59.139 --> 00:16:02.452 align:center I've got a ton of these to review. 00:16:02.539 --> 00:16:04.220 align:center All right. Should we go, then? 00:16:12.500 --> 00:16:14.138 align:center You probably haven't eaten either. 00:16:14.139 --> 00:16:15.648 align:center When you're this busy, this is better. 00:16:22.437 --> 00:16:23.820 align:center Just go wait for a bit. 00:16:25.790 --> 00:16:26.790 align:center This is actually really good. 00:16:30.250 --> 00:16:31.429 align:center Let's go talk outside. 00:16:32.182 --> 00:16:34.088 align:center Are you sure? Aren't you busy? 00:16:34.190 --> 00:16:35.970 align:center If you knew, you shouldn't have come here in the first place. 00:17:22.093 --> 00:17:29.093 align:center The managing director is in there. Come on. 00:18:03.170 --> 00:18:04.170 align:center All right. 00:18:06.335 --> 00:18:07.335 align:center DAILY ROUTINE 00:18:07.547 --> 00:18:08.546 align:center The managing director hates you. 00:18:08.547 --> 00:18:09.546 align:center He says you create problems out of thin air. 00:18:09.547 --> 00:18:10.076 align:center I can see why. 00:18:10.077 --> 00:18:11.076 align:center You change contracts on a whim. 00:18:11.077 --> 00:18:11.749 align:center And then there's Team Leader Jeong. 00:18:11.750 --> 00:18:12.389 align:center We went through all the trouble 00:18:12.390 --> 00:18:13.242 align:center but you ended up saving him, and now this is what we get. 00:18:13.243 --> 00:18:13.833 align:center You have a point. 00:18:13.834 --> 00:18:14.588 align:center I'm telling you. 00:18:14.589 --> 00:18:15.786 align:center So, when can we know the total amount for the termination fees? 00:18:15.787 --> 00:18:16.786 align:center - Even a rough estimate. - I don't know. 00:18:16.787 --> 00:18:17.640 align:center There's no guarantee we'll get the full amount 00:18:17.641 --> 00:18:18.165 align:center stated in the contract. 00:18:18.166 --> 00:18:19.117 align:center If this goes to court, we have to consider the time it will take 00:18:19.118 --> 00:18:20.249 align:center and compare that to the amount we'll actually receive. 00:18:20.250 --> 00:18:21.021 align:center So, with all that, when can you have an answer for me? 00:18:21.022 --> 00:18:21.792 align:center - You son of a... - Hae-ju, 00:18:21.793 --> 00:18:23.384 align:center I know this is difficult, and I know you're upset, 00:18:23.529 --> 00:18:24.528 align:center but we have a job to do. What can we do? 00:18:24.529 --> 00:18:25.599 align:center I need a timeline so I can prepare. 00:18:25.600 --> 00:18:26.255 align:center You're unbelievable... 00:18:26.256 --> 00:18:27.486 align:center If all the brands under CGM were to terminate their contracts, 00:18:27.487 --> 00:18:29.390 align:center the contractual penalties and damages would total 280 billion won. 00:18:29.584 --> 00:18:30.583 align:center But since it's a unilateral termination, 00:18:30.584 --> 00:18:31.752 align:center if most of them pay the penalty without a legal battle, 00:18:31.753 --> 00:18:32.622 align:center The final amount shouldn't differ much. 00:18:32.623 --> 00:18:33.836 align:center Just give me a rough estimate before the end of today. 00:18:33.837 --> 00:18:34.986 align:center I just need to report it for now, and we can follow up later. 00:18:35.196 --> 00:18:36.150 align:center I'll get it to you by 5:00. 00:18:36.151 --> 00:18:36.872 align:center Happy? 00:18:36.873 --> 00:18:37.495 align:center Thanks. 00:18:37.496 --> 00:18:38.513 align:center But if I were on their legal team, 00:18:38.514 --> 00:18:39.284 align:center I wouldn't advise them to just pay the penalty, 00:18:39.285 --> 00:18:39.875 align:center even for a unilateral termination. 00:18:39.876 --> 00:18:41.139 align:center I'd find some pretext to make it a case of mutual fault. 00:18:41.628 --> 00:18:42.615 align:center So what I'm trying to say is... 00:18:42.616 --> 00:18:43.534 align:center The Department Store guys are more than 00:18:43.535 --> 00:18:44.534 align:center capable of making this a case of mutual fault. 00:18:44.535 --> 00:18:45.849 align:center But if they still agree to pay 100% of the penalty without a lawsuit, 00:18:46.095 --> 00:18:47.095 align:center it means CGM is paying for it. 00:18:47.684 --> 00:18:48.683 align:center I'm getting killed here. 00:18:48.684 --> 00:18:49.392 align:center Assistant Manager Oh? 00:18:49.393 --> 00:18:49.933 align:center Can I talk to you for a second? 00:18:49.934 --> 00:18:50.934 align:center - Me? - Just a second. 00:18:51.852 --> 00:18:52.851 align:center Assistant Manager Oh. 00:18:52.852 --> 00:18:53.887 align:center Hasn't Team Leader Jeong made you an offer? 00:18:53.888 --> 00:18:54.725 align:center No, he hasn't. 00:18:54.726 --> 00:18:55.496 align:center What? Did you get one, Team Leader? 00:18:55.497 --> 00:18:56.613 align:center - Yes. - That jerk, Team Leader Jeong. 00:18:56.840 --> 00:18:57.679 align:center If you get it, will you go? 00:18:57.680 --> 00:18:58.879 align:center No, I'm not going. I wouldn't go, but... 00:18:58.979 --> 00:19:01.515 align:center It's annoying he didn't even make me an offer. 00:19:01.613 --> 00:19:02.807 align:center What about you, Team Leader? 00:19:02.906 --> 00:19:04.249 align:center Are you going to go? 00:19:04.399 --> 00:19:05.940 align:center Yes, I'm leaving. 00:19:08.076 --> 00:19:10.083 align:center He wants you to come too. 00:19:10.170 --> 00:19:12.002 align:center - Me? - Yes. 00:19:12.090 --> 00:19:15.404 align:center You see what's going on around here. This place has no future. 00:19:15.492 --> 00:19:19.418 align:center - Let's go together. - What, so I can leave right away? 00:19:19.505 --> 00:19:21.293 align:center I'll put in my resignation now? 00:19:22.384 --> 00:19:24.653 align:center Don't resign just yet. 00:19:24.740 --> 00:19:27.200 align:center How about you stay here and be our eyes and ears for a while? 00:19:31.284 --> 00:19:32.828 align:center A mole? 00:19:37.809 --> 00:19:40.269 align:center You're aware that you have an exclusive contract with us, right? 00:19:40.830 --> 00:19:44.369 align:center What does CGM entering the Korean market have to do with our contract? 00:19:44.370 --> 00:19:47.227 align:center Gosh, not at all. Same here. 00:19:47.228 --> 00:19:49.245 align:center So, you haven't heard anything from the brand? 00:19:50.548 --> 00:19:52.901 align:center Yeah, we haven't heard anything concrete from them either. 00:19:52.902 --> 00:19:56.180 align:center All right, I understand. Let's talk soon. Okay. 00:19:56.181 --> 00:19:59.837 align:center Assistant Manager, should we assume Richard Henson is pulling out as well? 00:19:59.838 --> 00:20:02.023 align:center - It's an exclusive deal in Asia-- - Hold on. 00:20:02.024 --> 00:20:03.999 align:center - Yes. - Yes, Manager. 00:20:06.563 --> 00:20:07.866 align:center What? 00:20:23.461 --> 00:20:25.897 align:center ANARD 00:20:25.898 --> 00:20:27.496 align:center This bastard isn't picking up. Damn it. 00:20:29.009 --> 00:20:30.009 align:center Hey, Park Gi-tae! 00:20:30.990 --> 00:20:31.990 align:center Yes, sir. 00:20:32.230 --> 00:20:33.230 align:center What are you doing? 00:20:34.789 --> 00:20:36.008 align:center I was told to move this... 00:20:36.009 --> 00:20:39.148 align:center Damn it, who told you to do that? The buying department? 00:20:43.942 --> 00:20:45.469 align:center Assistant Manager! 00:20:45.555 --> 00:20:47.040 align:center Assistant Manager! 00:21:03.799 --> 00:21:04.799 align:center Where's Team Leader Kang? 00:21:06.639 --> 00:21:07.819 align:center Where's Team Leader Kang? 00:21:11.459 --> 00:21:13.019 align:center Yes? What is it? 00:21:14.319 --> 00:21:15.559 align:center We're from the Hongseong Sales Department. 00:21:15.650 --> 00:21:18.818 align:center Did your buying team order my guy to haul boxes? 00:21:20.221 --> 00:21:24.748 align:center He offered to do it. Am I mistaken? Did I hear him wrong? 00:21:24.839 --> 00:21:27.917 align:center So you're using the Ailee contract to mess with us, is that it? 00:21:28.007 --> 00:21:31.537 align:center Is the deal going to fall through just because he moved a few boxes? 00:21:31.628 --> 00:21:33.846 align:center That's a ridiculous thing to say. 00:21:34.480 --> 00:21:36.598 align:center - Hey, Park Gi-tae. - Yes. 00:21:36.599 --> 00:21:38.878 align:center Tell me straight right now. What happened? 00:21:38.879 --> 00:21:40.244 align:center Well... 00:21:41.073 --> 00:21:43.514 align:center The Team Leader said he'd consider renewing the contract 00:21:43.515 --> 00:21:45.480 align:center and asked me to help him with the boxes. 00:21:45.571 --> 00:21:51.586 align:center And that guy over there... he moved one box and then just took off. 00:21:51.679 --> 00:21:52.679 align:center Is that right? 00:21:54.539 --> 00:21:56.579 align:center Yes. But I didn't do it on purpose. 00:21:56.668 --> 00:21:59.004 align:center - I just-- - And you're still not messing with us? 00:22:00.845 --> 00:22:03.899 align:center Why are you doing this to me? I have no power. 00:22:03.990 --> 00:22:08.256 align:center As for the contract renewal, the store manager makes all the decisions. 00:22:08.346 --> 00:22:10.592 align:center So why is a powerless nobody like you 00:22:10.681 --> 00:22:14.769 align:center - fucking with people? I'm asking! - The fuck? 00:22:14.859 --> 00:22:17.398 align:center You son of a bitch. Hey, get over here. 00:22:17.399 --> 00:22:18.735 align:center Get over here! Hey! 00:22:18.821 --> 00:22:21.104 align:center Fuck you, you come here. Stop ordering me around, you bastard! 00:22:21.105 --> 00:22:22.104 align:center Don't hold me back. 00:22:22.105 --> 00:22:24.166 align:center Didn't you hear what that bastard said? Huh? 00:22:24.252 --> 00:22:27.011 align:center Seriously? How long are you going to act like you're in charge? You son of a bitch! 00:22:27.097 --> 00:22:29.597 align:center So, you think you're in charge? Are you CGM? 00:22:29.726 --> 00:22:32.183 align:center A fucking nobody pulling rank? You son of a bitch. 00:22:32.184 --> 00:22:33.820 align:center This guy's completely insane. 00:22:33.821 --> 00:22:36.882 align:center I was going to leave a few of your products, but not anymore. 00:22:36.968 --> 00:22:39.684 align:center I'm pulling your entire section, you son of a bitch! 00:22:39.770 --> 00:22:43.002 align:center Who are you to decide what stays? Don't bother, you asshole. 00:22:43.089 --> 00:22:45.201 align:center God damn it! Hey, wait a second. 00:22:45.287 --> 00:22:47.140 align:center - What the fuck? - Let go. 00:22:47.227 --> 00:22:48.693 align:center What? Go on! 00:22:48.779 --> 00:22:49.899 align:center - Shit. - Go on, hit me! You son of a bitch, do it! 00:22:51.819 --> 00:22:53.079 align:center Hey, that's enough. 00:22:53.167 --> 00:22:54.580 align:center So just get lost. Got it? 00:22:54.669 --> 00:22:56.304 align:center We're not business partners or anything anymore, 00:22:56.392 --> 00:22:57.452 align:center so just get the hell out. 00:22:57.541 --> 00:23:01.870 align:center Hey, I'm leaving even if you beg me to stay. You fucker. 00:23:01.959 --> 00:23:02.959 align:center Let's go. 00:23:04.059 --> 00:23:05.291 align:center I'm leaving, but 00:23:05.387 --> 00:23:07.378 align:center first, you should call your mother and apologize. 00:23:07.379 --> 00:23:09.139 align:center Tell her sorry for how you turned out. 00:23:09.679 --> 00:23:10.679 align:center Do you get what I'm saying? 00:23:11.559 --> 00:23:13.959 align:center You powerless, fucking team leader, you son of a bitch? 00:23:15.508 --> 00:23:18.252 align:center What a complete asshole. Shit. 00:23:19.447 --> 00:23:21.572 align:center In this business, the tables always turn. 00:23:21.661 --> 00:23:23.209 align:center Don't regret it when they do. 00:23:23.299 --> 00:23:24.299 align:center You started this. 00:23:30.379 --> 00:23:31.347 align:center Oh, you son of a bitch. 00:23:31.348 --> 00:23:32.348 align:center Fuck. 00:23:34.790 --> 00:23:38.090 align:center Hey, why would you actually do what that bastard told you to? 00:23:38.180 --> 00:23:39.179 align:center I'm sorry. 00:23:39.180 --> 00:23:41.450 align:center You think moving boxes will save a bad deal? 00:23:41.451 --> 00:23:44.775 align:center And it might even work, right? That's even more bullshit, huh? 00:23:45.659 --> 00:23:46.799 align:center Are you going to keep carrying boxes? 00:23:49.185 --> 00:23:52.178 align:center This wasn't about Park Gi-tae as a person carrying boxes. 00:23:52.308 --> 00:23:55.736 align:center It's about our company, Hongseong, being PARADI MALL's errand boy. 00:23:56.560 --> 00:23:57.731 align:center Do you get it? 00:23:58.860 --> 00:24:00.720 align:center I'm sorry. I didn't think that far ahead. 00:24:01.586 --> 00:24:03.318 align:center Damn it. 00:24:03.420 --> 00:24:04.420 align:center You drive. 00:24:05.350 --> 00:24:07.035 align:center - Yes. - Shit. 00:24:13.019 --> 00:24:16.059 align:center Hello. I'm Mo Yu-jin from the sales team at INA Department Store. 00:24:16.176 --> 00:24:17.342 align:center Yes, hello. 00:24:17.459 --> 00:24:18.459 align:center Hello. 00:24:18.959 --> 00:24:19.959 align:center Please have a seat. 00:24:23.919 --> 00:24:24.919 align:center Twenty percent... 00:24:25.548 --> 00:24:27.392 align:center Yes, that's correct. 00:24:27.393 --> 00:24:30.456 align:center The margin is 20 percent for luxury brands and 36 percent for general brands. 00:24:30.457 --> 00:24:33.127 align:center You're raising it by four percent all of a sudden? 00:24:33.128 --> 00:24:35.170 align:center We're not just doing this to Hongseong. 00:24:35.917 --> 00:24:38.155 align:center So this margin applies to CGM as well? 00:24:39.059 --> 00:24:40.059 align:center Yes. 00:24:41.065 --> 00:24:43.497 align:center You're telling us to pull out of your stores. 00:24:44.754 --> 00:24:47.731 align:center Well, if you can't make it work, then that's that. 00:24:49.199 --> 00:24:50.199 align:center What happens if we accept? 00:24:50.859 --> 00:24:52.319 align:center Are you going to demand 22 percent? 00:24:53.316 --> 00:24:56.263 align:center If both Hongseong and CGM accept, well, that's likely what will happen. 00:24:57.124 --> 00:24:59.573 align:center What happens if we pull out now? 00:24:59.664 --> 00:25:02.112 align:center Are you going to pay the fee? 00:25:02.203 --> 00:25:05.693 align:center Yes, we're prepared to pay the cancellation fee. 00:25:05.785 --> 00:25:08.051 align:center But the contract is up for renewal in just six months. 00:25:08.958 --> 00:25:11.089 align:center And you're going to pay a cancellation fee? 00:25:12.403 --> 00:25:15.079 align:center That is the decision we have reached. 00:25:16.439 --> 00:25:17.439 align:center Could we speak with your team leader? 00:25:19.784 --> 00:25:21.575 align:center Since I'm the one representing our side, 00:25:21.576 --> 00:25:24.304 align:center you, an assistant manager, are here for Hongseong. 00:25:24.305 --> 00:25:28.090 align:center If our team leader were here, your team leader would be here too, right? 00:25:28.830 --> 00:25:32.249 align:center Don't you understand what it means 00:25:32.250 --> 00:25:34.134 align:center when they tell the assistant managers to sort it out? 00:25:35.866 --> 00:25:38.616 align:center I have another appointment. Contact me when you get confirmation. 00:25:38.617 --> 00:25:43.176 align:center I can wait until next week. Well then, take care. 00:25:49.129 --> 00:25:51.289 align:center You did well. I think I would've done the same thing. 00:25:51.380 --> 00:25:53.122 align:center Oh, no. 00:25:53.214 --> 00:25:57.981 align:center Still, I shouldn't have done that. I just got so angry in the moment. 00:25:58.669 --> 00:25:59.669 align:center I'm sorry. 00:26:00.221 --> 00:26:03.069 align:center That damn "I'm sorry." How many times are you going to say it? 00:26:03.070 --> 00:26:05.238 align:center I'm sor-- No, I mean, I'm sor-- No, uh, yes. 00:26:06.470 --> 00:26:07.491 align:center Ugh. 00:26:09.106 --> 00:26:11.104 align:center Here we are. Right here. 00:26:11.190 --> 00:26:13.102 align:center - It just came out. It's still warm. - You're here. 00:26:13.103 --> 00:26:14.187 align:center - I ordered ahead. - Thank you. 00:26:14.188 --> 00:26:16.589 align:center - Thanks for your hard work. - You all worked hard. Go on and eat. 00:26:19.990 --> 00:26:21.477 align:center You worked hard, Asst. Manager. 00:26:21.478 --> 00:26:23.858 align:center It was nothing. 00:26:23.859 --> 00:26:25.899 align:center Word is spreading fast. 00:26:25.900 --> 00:26:28.705 align:center Asst. Manager Yang told PARADI MALL's Team Leader Kang 00:26:28.706 --> 00:26:32.233 align:center that he's a "fucking powerless, shitty team leader." 00:26:32.234 --> 00:26:34.529 align:center Is that all they're saying? 00:26:34.530 --> 00:26:36.910 align:center What about me destroying him? Isn't that in the rumor? 00:26:36.996 --> 00:26:40.100 align:center Nope. Just the "fucking powerless, shitty team leader" part. 00:26:40.227 --> 00:26:42.012 align:center Just that. 00:26:42.140 --> 00:26:43.925 align:center Fucking great. 00:26:45.839 --> 00:26:46.839 align:center So... 00:26:46.997 --> 00:26:47.997 align:center It's 20 percent, then? 00:26:48.124 --> 00:26:49.503 align:center Yes. 00:26:50.580 --> 00:26:52.777 align:center A margin in the twenties? That's a first for me in Korea. 00:26:52.864 --> 00:26:57.129 align:center Wait, CGM actually accepted that? How do they even make a profit? 00:26:57.215 --> 00:26:59.628 align:center I know. It doesn't seem like they'd make any profit. 00:26:59.714 --> 00:27:01.696 align:center In fact, wouldn't they lose money? 00:27:01.782 --> 00:27:04.195 align:center And the Department Store people too. It doesn't make sense. 00:27:04.282 --> 00:27:05.789 align:center Our contract renewal is in just six months. 00:27:05.876 --> 00:27:08.202 align:center Why would they go so far as to pay a cancellation fee? 00:27:08.288 --> 00:27:10.615 align:center Why would they push themselves to expand 00:27:10.616 --> 00:27:13.416 align:center their market dominance in such a short time? 00:27:13.502 --> 00:27:16.259 align:center It seems like they could win easily by taking it slow and steady. 00:27:19.793 --> 00:27:21.344 align:center Ji-hye, are you into crypto? 00:27:21.430 --> 00:27:23.230 align:center I'm sorry. I just have to forward this. 00:27:23.690 --> 00:27:24.689 align:center What is it? 00:27:24.690 --> 00:27:27.141 align:center LAKNES sent over the designs for the next season. 00:27:27.142 --> 00:27:29.104 align:center I have to share them with Marketing. 00:27:29.105 --> 00:27:31.843 align:center What? Let me see. If it's LAKNES, that's a different story. 00:27:31.844 --> 00:27:34.093 align:center - Should I send them to everyone? - Yes, please. 00:27:35.730 --> 00:27:36.730 align:center Okay, I've sent them. 00:27:39.993 --> 00:27:42.293 align:center These designs are so bold. 00:27:42.294 --> 00:27:44.510 align:center I don't understand these new designs. 00:27:44.511 --> 00:27:45.849 align:center Aren't they a little too bold? 00:27:45.850 --> 00:27:49.280 align:center Well, the designs have to be bold to do well in China. 00:27:49.281 --> 00:27:53.256 align:center I guess that's true. Nowadays, you have to sell in China to get anywhere. 00:28:06.059 --> 00:28:08.276 align:center - Huh? - Team Leader? 00:28:08.277 --> 00:28:09.531 align:center Wait... 00:28:09.532 --> 00:28:11.583 align:center Wait, Assistant Manager? No, Team Leader! 00:28:12.712 --> 00:28:13.716 align:center Assistant Manager? 00:28:13.717 --> 00:28:16.645 align:center COLD NOODLES, BULGOGI PLATTER 00:28:18.445 --> 00:28:19.574 align:center Assistant Manager! 00:28:20.202 --> 00:28:22.753 align:center - Team Leader! Where are you going? - Oh, my goodness. Team Leader! 00:28:22.754 --> 00:28:25.263 align:center HONGSUNG 00:28:25.264 --> 00:28:29.549 align:center Team Leader Joo resigned today. Not surprising, is it? 00:28:31.517 --> 00:28:33.924 align:center Over five people from Sales Team 2 have already resigned. 00:28:34.012 --> 00:28:36.681 align:center And Park Eun-sik from Team 1 said he's quitting too. 00:28:36.769 --> 00:28:37.769 align:center Park Eun-sik? 00:28:39.018 --> 00:28:40.973 align:center They poached a second-year employee? 00:28:40.974 --> 00:28:43.597 align:center Well, he said it was for family reasons. 00:28:44.221 --> 00:28:47.384 align:center And after what happened last time, we were so careful. 00:28:47.385 --> 00:28:48.467 align:center Unbelievable. 00:28:48.468 --> 00:28:51.797 align:center Even if there were ethical issues last time, this is different. 00:28:52.671 --> 00:28:55.750 align:center Who can stop someone from leaving for a better offer? 00:28:55.751 --> 00:28:58.540 align:center Still, if they're going to leave, they should be honest about it. 00:28:58.541 --> 00:29:00.205 align:center What's all this about "family matters"? 00:29:01.745 --> 00:29:04.617 align:center All right, that's enough. Let's just forget about those who've left. 00:29:04.618 --> 00:29:07.115 align:center They're gone. We who are still here have to work. 00:29:07.116 --> 00:29:10.695 align:center So, has there been anything new since the last report? 00:29:10.696 --> 00:29:14.567 align:center Nothing new yet, but given the mood, I feel like there will be more. 00:29:15.940 --> 00:29:18.603 align:center From now on, if any other brands or business partners 00:29:18.604 --> 00:29:20.476 align:center say they're terminating their contracts, 00:29:20.477 --> 00:29:23.349 align:center don't try to hold them back. Just report it to me immediately. 00:29:23.350 --> 00:29:25.222 align:center There are probably others who haven't spoken up yet. 00:29:25.223 --> 00:29:26.306 align:center More will definitely appear. 00:29:27.221 --> 00:29:29.219 align:center Don't be too submissive with the Department Store either. 00:29:31.134 --> 00:29:33.423 align:center Deputy General Manager, but if we let them all go, 00:29:33.424 --> 00:29:34.796 align:center we'll lose 50% of our brands. 00:29:34.797 --> 00:29:36.795 align:center And 60% of our retailers will be gone. 00:29:38.128 --> 00:29:39.584 align:center So what do you suggest? 00:29:40.251 --> 00:29:41.666 align:center Should we get on our knees and beg? 00:29:42.456 --> 00:29:44.038 align:center Wouldn't that just make us look pathetic? 00:29:45.204 --> 00:29:46.452 align:center There's no reason to blame them. 00:29:47.369 --> 00:29:49.589 align:center After all, a company's goal is to make a profit, 00:29:49.727 --> 00:29:53.232 align:center and if someone comes along offering better terms, 00:29:53.369 --> 00:29:54.368 align:center I'd do the same thing. 00:29:54.369 --> 00:29:56.067 align:center Did you think you were friends just because 00:29:56.068 --> 00:29:58.620 align:center you shake hands and have nice meals together? 00:29:59.511 --> 00:30:01.575 align:center There's no such thing here. 00:30:01.576 --> 00:30:04.125 align:center The world has always run on that kind of hypocrisy. 00:30:04.126 --> 00:30:06.190 align:center It's just that the veil of hypocrisy 00:30:06.191 --> 00:30:08.621 align:center that keeps the world turning has been lifted. 00:30:09.269 --> 00:30:10.406 align:center It will be tough, 00:30:10.513 --> 00:30:12.469 align:center but the company won't fail over this. 00:30:13.269 --> 00:30:14.269 align:center Be confident. 00:30:15.305 --> 00:30:17.128 align:center And while we're at it, the products 00:30:17.129 --> 00:30:18.911 align:center we diverted to the shopping malls and outlets, 00:30:18.912 --> 00:30:19.911 align:center move back to the Department Store. 00:30:19.912 --> 00:30:22.352 align:center - And restore the original prices. - Yes, sir. 00:30:22.353 --> 00:30:25.131 align:center General Manager, does that mean you're giving up on inventory management? 00:30:25.132 --> 00:30:26.914 align:center We can't manage the inventory anyway. 00:30:27.495 --> 00:30:30.231 align:center At a time like this, we should at least make money off cancellation fees, right? 00:30:35.745 --> 00:30:37.487 align:center TEAM LEADER GONG EUN-TAE, TEAM 5 00:30:40.513 --> 00:30:41.633 align:center Why? 00:30:48.764 --> 00:30:51.127 align:center - Good morning, General Manager. - Good morning. 00:30:51.128 --> 00:30:54.113 align:center What are you talking about? What about CGM? 00:30:54.900 --> 00:30:56.351 align:center China. 00:30:56.352 --> 00:30:57.678 align:center Tariffs? 00:30:57.679 --> 00:31:00.413 align:center Yes. After all, LAKNES entered the Korean market 00:31:00.414 --> 00:31:02.239 align:center because of tariffs, didn't they? 00:31:02.778 --> 00:31:06.220 align:center They had to ship to China through Korea to avoid tariffs. 00:31:06.799 --> 00:31:10.904 align:center Okay, I get that, but it still makes no sense. 00:31:10.905 --> 00:31:12.770 align:center Why would they go to such lengths? 00:31:13.682 --> 00:31:15.796 align:center There's a rumor going around in Shenzhen. 00:31:15.797 --> 00:31:17.289 align:center Starting next year, the establishment 00:31:17.290 --> 00:31:19.361 align:center of new subsidiaries in the Shenzhen tax-free zone 00:31:19.362 --> 00:31:21.435 align:center will be severely restricted. 00:31:21.436 --> 00:31:23.632 align:center Next year? That's less than three months away. 00:31:23.633 --> 00:31:26.451 align:center Yes. Within that time, they have to establish a Korean subsidiary, 00:31:26.452 --> 00:31:27.861 align:center a Chinese Subsidiary, secure a Distribution Center, 00:31:27.862 --> 00:31:31.303 align:center ship the initial volume, and generate sales. 00:31:31.427 --> 00:31:33.873 align:center Shenzhen will only issue a tariff exemption permit 00:31:33.874 --> 00:31:34.955 align:center once they generate sales. 00:31:34.956 --> 00:31:37.397 align:center In other words, if this drags on into next year, 00:31:37.398 --> 00:31:39.471 align:center CGM won't get the tariff benefits. 00:31:40.176 --> 00:31:41.211 align:center How much have you confirmed? 00:31:41.212 --> 00:31:43.782 align:center I've confirmed it with the Shenzhen Deputy Secretary's office. 00:31:43.783 --> 00:31:46.602 align:center If we stall for time, we'll win this fight. 00:31:47.349 --> 00:31:48.348 align:center That's right. 00:31:48.349 --> 00:31:50.763 align:center If we just pretend to compete with CGM 00:31:50.764 --> 00:31:53.391 align:center on shipments and fight over profit margins, 00:31:53.392 --> 00:31:55.425 align:center CGM won't be able to hold out. 00:31:55.426 --> 00:31:57.036 align:center If they can't expand into China, 00:31:57.037 --> 00:32:00.215 align:center they won't have to deal with those profit margins in Korea either. 00:32:02.928 --> 00:32:05.725 align:center There's another option besides stalling. 00:32:06.361 --> 00:32:08.564 align:center What is it? Don't make me nervous. 00:32:08.565 --> 00:32:09.650 align:center What is it? 00:32:09.736 --> 00:32:12.522 align:center First, let's collect on those cancellation fees. 00:32:33.416 --> 00:32:36.333 align:center What makes these bastards so confident? 00:32:36.420 --> 00:32:37.700 align:center No, I understand your business position. Yes. 00:32:37.786 --> 00:32:38.997 align:center Yes, from our perspective, we have no choice 00:32:39.083 --> 00:32:42.848 align:center but to move forward with CGM. I hope you can understand our position. 00:32:42.934 --> 00:32:44.448 align:center In that case, the sales channels we set up 00:32:44.536 --> 00:32:46.439 align:center will all be withdrawn as soon as the contract ends. 00:32:46.525 --> 00:32:48.169 align:center If you want to reach this level of sales again, 00:32:48.257 --> 00:32:50.766 align:center you should know that it's going to be very difficult. 00:32:58.770 --> 00:33:00.371 align:center Give it to me. 00:33:00.457 --> 00:33:01.756 align:center It's fine. Give it here. 00:33:03.442 --> 00:33:05.563 align:center Business position, my ass. 00:33:07.726 --> 00:33:09.802 align:center Have you decided? 00:33:09.890 --> 00:33:10.889 align:center Yes. 00:33:10.890 --> 00:33:12.190 align:center We're pulling out of all our stores. 00:33:13.191 --> 00:33:16.585 align:center - What? - We can't accept a 4% increase. 00:33:18.499 --> 00:33:19.718 align:center But... 00:33:19.804 --> 00:33:22.763 align:center Our legal team will contact you regarding the cancellation fees. 00:33:22.851 --> 00:33:24.156 align:center Goodbye. 00:33:28.768 --> 00:33:30.205 align:center What was that? 00:33:31.206 --> 00:33:32.555 align:center Once we settle the cancellation fee, 00:33:32.641 --> 00:33:35.383 align:center Hongseong will enter the Chinese market before CGM. 00:33:35.470 --> 00:33:36.469 align:center We're already in China. 00:33:36.470 --> 00:33:38.165 align:center Yes, but our current Chinese Subsidiary... 00:33:38.166 --> 00:33:40.921 align:center Is basically just a distribution channel for Korean brands, isn't it? 00:33:40.922 --> 00:33:42.914 align:center So what? You want us to storm in there first 00:33:42.915 --> 00:33:44.271 align:center with a bunch of foreign brands? 00:33:44.272 --> 00:33:45.627 align:center Yes. 00:33:45.628 --> 00:33:48.299 align:center We'll select only the brands that CGM fears the most, 00:33:48.300 --> 00:33:52.624 align:center and Hongseong will plant its flag in the Chinese market before CGM does. 00:33:52.710 --> 00:33:53.709 align:center Does that even make sense? 00:33:53.710 --> 00:33:57.415 align:center If we go up against CGM, which global brands 00:33:58.009 --> 00:34:00.044 align:center are going to take our side? 00:34:00.850 --> 00:34:02.716 align:center That would be true if we were fighting CGM. 00:34:04.454 --> 00:34:05.980 align:center But what about MANTOVA? 00:34:18.320 --> 00:34:22.177 align:center CGM might be a giant, but they're no match for MANTOVA. 00:34:22.178 --> 00:34:25.017 align:center Honestly, if you look at perfumes alone, 00:34:25.018 --> 00:34:27.012 align:center they're in a completely different league than MANTOVA. 00:34:27.605 --> 00:34:30.233 align:center If CGM operates mainly in North America, 00:34:30.234 --> 00:34:32.839 align:center MANTOVA distributes European brands all over the world. 00:34:35.505 --> 00:34:39.062 align:center They've only ever done wholesale. You think they'll want to get into retail? 00:34:39.156 --> 00:34:43.086 align:center So what if we set the stage for them to run their wholesale business in China? 00:34:43.179 --> 00:34:44.920 align:center It's not like Hongseong would be acting as their agency. 00:34:45.028 --> 00:34:48.113 align:center We'd just be helping them secure the brands 00:34:48.222 --> 00:34:51.631 align:center as part of a win-win strategy. There's no way they would refuse. 00:34:51.739 --> 00:34:55.239 align:center If that happens, the MANTOVA brands will become ours entirely. 00:34:56.639 --> 00:34:57.638 align:center That's right. 00:34:57.639 --> 00:35:00.237 align:center If it came down to a fight between CGM and MANTOVA, 00:35:00.749 --> 00:35:02.519 align:center no other brand would side with CGM. 00:35:02.520 --> 00:35:05.274 align:center Yes. If we can just bring MANTOVA into China, 00:35:05.275 --> 00:35:07.059 align:center we win. 00:35:07.060 --> 00:35:12.063 align:center We'll collect all the cancellation fees, and we'll win the fight. 00:35:12.064 --> 00:35:15.764 align:center The ones who left will have no choice but to re-sign with us. 00:35:15.765 --> 00:35:18.373 align:center Yes, and we can even get better terms. 00:35:23.378 --> 00:35:26.785 align:center None of this can leave this room. 00:35:28.804 --> 00:35:30.570 align:center - Park Gi-tae, Lee Ji-hye. - Yes? 00:35:30.571 --> 00:35:32.504 align:center - Yes? - You two need to be the most careful. 00:35:32.505 --> 00:35:33.851 align:center People get loose-lipped 00:35:33.852 --> 00:35:36.205 align:center when they suddenly get sensitive information. 00:35:36.206 --> 00:35:37.342 align:center Do you understand? 00:35:37.343 --> 00:35:39.992 align:center - Yes, I'll keep that in mind. - Yes, I understand. 00:35:40.539 --> 00:35:41.899 align:center - Team Leader Gong. - Yes. 00:35:42.796 --> 00:35:49.796 align:center Starting tomorrow, pull out of all stores demanding renewals 00:36:13.458 --> 00:36:20.458 align:center and collect the cancellation fees. 00:36:37.362 --> 00:36:44.362 align:center Bill them for the interior construction costs too. 00:36:58.110 --> 00:36:59.109 align:center Yes. 00:36:59.110 --> 00:37:00.273 align:center But Team Leader Gong, you have to persuade Sponza, 00:37:00.274 --> 00:37:00.691 align:center whatever it takes. 00:37:00.692 --> 00:37:01.272 align:center That's our lifeline. 00:37:01.273 --> 00:37:02.272 align:center Yes, I understand. 00:37:02.273 --> 00:37:03.333 align:center You can all go home. 00:37:05.178 --> 00:37:06.124 align:center The General Manager has a strong presence. 00:37:06.125 --> 00:37:07.108 align:center The General Manager knows my name? 00:37:07.109 --> 00:37:07.885 align:center - She knows my name too. - Hey. 00:37:07.886 --> 00:37:08.706 align:center The General Manager knows me better than I know myself. 00:37:08.707 --> 00:37:09.661 align:center She probably knows you all better than you do. 00:37:09.662 --> 00:37:10.662 align:center Come on, let's go. 00:37:13.184 --> 00:37:14.184 align:center Well... 00:37:17.208 --> 00:37:18.004 align:center Here. 00:37:18.005 --> 00:37:18.974 align:center This dish is three styles of grilled blackthroat seaperch 00:37:18.975 --> 00:37:19.945 align:center topped with mullet roe, caviar, and truffle. 00:37:19.946 --> 00:37:20.946 align:center Hold on. I'll set it down. 00:37:21.268 --> 00:37:21.930 align:center Thank you, Managing Director. 00:37:21.931 --> 00:37:23.273 align:center Try the mullet roe first, then the caviar, and then the truffle. 00:37:23.274 --> 00:37:24.304 align:center - Yes. - Mm-hmm. 00:37:25.358 --> 00:37:26.124 align:center How is it? 00:37:26.125 --> 00:37:27.125 align:center Wow, this is really delicious. 00:37:27.796 --> 00:37:28.796 align:center Thank you. 00:37:29.871 --> 00:37:31.378 align:center So Hongseong is pulling all of its stores? 00:37:31.379 --> 00:37:32.527 align:center At this rate, our department store will be completely empty. 00:37:32.528 --> 00:37:33.422 align:center We'll fill the empty spaces with even better tenants, 00:37:33.423 --> 00:37:34.049 align:center so what's the worry? 00:37:34.050 --> 00:37:35.034 align:center Change is inherently a frightening thing. 00:37:35.035 --> 00:37:36.035 align:center It's even more frightening when there's no resistance to it. 00:37:36.438 --> 00:37:37.438 align:center Senior Managing Director. 00:37:37.439 --> 00:37:38.619 align:center You really don't need to worry. 00:37:39.979 --> 00:37:41.118 align:center Hongseong has no cards left to play. 00:37:41.119 --> 00:37:43.272 align:center That's what makes it even stranger. 00:37:43.273 --> 00:37:47.500 align:center I thought we'd at least get 20 percent from Hongseong. 00:37:49.368 --> 00:37:51.983 align:center They probably decided renewing the contracts would be difficult, 00:37:51.984 --> 00:37:54.475 align:center so maybe they're just after the cancellation fees. 00:37:54.476 --> 00:37:56.884 align:center Well, profiting from the cancellation fees is a given. 00:37:57.799 --> 00:37:59.259 align:center It looks like it's not just us. 00:37:59.346 --> 00:38:03.105 align:center They seem to be pulling out of every store that asked to renegotiate. 00:38:04.617 --> 00:38:08.118 align:center Doesn't that mean Hongseong is planning to go out of business? 00:38:08.680 --> 00:38:10.193 align:center If they can't handle it, they'll have to. 00:38:10.279 --> 00:38:11.279 align:center What can you do? 00:38:15.912 --> 00:38:17.822 align:center - Mr. Jeong. - Yes. 00:38:17.919 --> 00:38:19.019 align:center How long were you with Hongseong? 00:38:20.259 --> 00:38:21.259 align:center Eleven years. 00:38:21.363 --> 00:38:25.911 align:center In all that time, how many crises has Hongseong faced? 00:38:27.359 --> 00:38:28.359 align:center I'm not sure. 00:38:30.799 --> 00:38:32.899 align:center Hongseong won't collapse this easily. 00:38:34.119 --> 00:38:35.119 align:center I know that better than you do. 00:38:38.641 --> 00:38:41.992 align:center It's good to be confident, but don't get complacent. 00:38:43.065 --> 00:38:46.245 align:center If this goes south, we'll take a big hit too. 00:38:46.889 --> 00:38:48.510 align:center Yes, I understand. 00:38:59.579 --> 00:39:01.842 align:center DELMAR DEPARTMENT STORE CONTRACT TERMINATION, OCT 2, 2026 00:39:03.268 --> 00:39:07.839 align:center HONGSUNG SENIOR MANAGING DIRECTOR GU IN-MOK 00:39:10.564 --> 00:39:11.780 align:center Come in. 00:39:20.962 --> 00:39:21.962 align:center You wanted to see me? 00:39:27.000 --> 00:39:28.000 align:center What is all this? 00:39:28.090 --> 00:39:30.788 align:center Trying to hold on won't solve anything. 00:39:31.733 --> 00:39:33.037 align:center So you're pulling everything out? 00:39:34.341 --> 00:39:37.220 align:center Are you saying we should scrap the business with no plan? 00:39:37.309 --> 00:39:39.108 align:center I do have a plan. 00:39:39.199 --> 00:39:40.199 align:center What is it? 00:39:41.440 --> 00:39:43.840 align:center I'm sorry, but may I brief you on it at a later time? 00:39:47.599 --> 00:39:49.558 align:center You bastard. What do you take me for... 00:39:49.559 --> 00:39:52.329 align:center I know CEO Jeong Seon-hyeok approached our head of finance. 00:39:52.330 --> 00:39:55.311 align:center He offered him the CFO position for CGM Korea. 00:39:56.024 --> 00:39:58.753 align:center - So? - If I were Jeong Seon-hyeok, 00:39:58.754 --> 00:40:02.742 align:center I determined that you would be the first person he'd contact, sir. 00:40:02.743 --> 00:40:05.051 align:center Jeong Seon-hyeok may be the CEO, but he probably gets talked down to 00:40:05.052 --> 00:40:07.738 align:center when he meets with the department stores. 00:40:07.739 --> 00:40:10.091 align:center It doesn't matter if it's CGM. People are the same everywhere. 00:40:10.762 --> 00:40:13.785 align:center To deal with the department stores in Korea on equal footing, 00:40:14.331 --> 00:40:16.725 align:center wouldn't they need someone like you, sir? 00:40:17.816 --> 00:40:20.503 align:center So that's why you have to keep this from me? 00:40:22.099 --> 00:40:23.099 align:center I apologize. 00:40:56.309 --> 00:40:58.186 align:center Your attention, please. 00:40:58.854 --> 00:41:00.897 align:center In accordance with aviation security regulations, 00:41:00.898 --> 00:41:02.524 align:center all international flights... 00:41:02.525 --> 00:41:03.734 align:center Sponza. 00:41:03.735 --> 00:41:05.780 align:center I have something to discuss with you in person. 00:41:07.656 --> 00:41:10.285 align:center I'll send our head of merchandising to Korea. You can talk to them. 00:41:14.750 --> 00:41:16.869 align:center Should I send the materials in advance? 00:41:18.181 --> 00:41:19.790 align:center That won't be necessary. 00:41:19.916 --> 00:41:21.737 align:center Just meet with them and talk it over. 00:41:24.108 --> 00:41:26.055 align:center I don't know what this is about, 00:41:26.690 --> 00:41:29.103 align:center but I'll go with whatever they decide. 00:41:31.601 --> 00:41:33.210 align:center So do your best to convince them. 00:41:34.395 --> 00:41:35.580 align:center Team Leader Gong Eun-tae? 00:41:40.449 --> 00:41:41.889 align:center It won't be easy. 00:41:54.816 --> 00:41:59.762 align:center THE ORDINARY JACKPOT 00:42:12.816 --> 00:42:16.223 align:center GONG EUN-TAE, TEAM LEADER, TEAM 5 00:42:16.224 --> 00:42:17.762 align:center Why? 00:42:28.570 --> 00:42:31.272 align:center MY DAUGHTER 00:42:33.766 --> 00:42:35.511 align:center MOM 00:42:40.500 --> 00:42:42.179 align:center Mom, where are you? 00:42:42.619 --> 00:42:44.098 align:center - Yoon-kyung, are you home? - I am. 00:42:44.099 --> 00:42:45.171 align:center You said we'd eat dinner together. 00:42:47.179 --> 00:42:51.679 align:center But I think I'm going to be a little late today. 00:42:52.221 --> 00:42:53.345 align:center Seriously. 00:42:54.136 --> 00:42:56.967 align:center I told you I was going to eat with Minji. 00:42:56.968 --> 00:43:00.758 align:center I'm sorry. I really tried to leave early, but at work-- 00:43:00.759 --> 00:43:03.673 align:center Forget it. Did I beg you to eat with me? 00:43:03.674 --> 00:43:07.297 align:center Why do you make promises you can't keep? It's so annoying. 00:43:07.298 --> 00:43:11.837 align:center - What kind of birthday is this? - No, I really was trying to leave early. 00:43:12.380 --> 00:43:13.539 align:center Forget it. I'm going out. 00:43:14.139 --> 00:43:16.330 align:center Where are you going? Just have dinner with your dad. 00:43:16.331 --> 00:43:18.750 align:center - I'll be right there. - What do you mean, eat with Dad? 00:43:18.751 --> 00:43:19.751 align:center I'm hanging up.