It has always been like that.
I always do everything I set my mind to.
EPISODE 3
The door's opening.
It's here.
The door's closing.
Wait.
Is that you, Yu-mi?
It is you.
Long time no see.
Do you work here?
The door's opening.
Aren't you getting off?
See you later.
The door's closing.
KANG JAE-HO
Hello, I'm reporter Han Ji-won from Korea Daily.
Oh? Hey, Jae-ho.
It's me, Ji-won. Han Ji-won.
Oh, right.
-The editor of Ehyeon's magazine? -Yes.
It's nice to see you. Sit down.
-Are you well? -Yes.
I'm filling in for someone last minute
so I didn't know I was meeting you.
-Really? -I better give you my name card.
So you ended up becoming a reporter after all.
You really made it.
I still have a long way to go.
It was better when I was a developer. Managing a business is hard.
Did you stay in the States all this time?
Yes. Well, I had to since my business is there.
What a small world we live in. We ended up meeting again.
You're right.
Do you still talk to everyone?
Yes, a few.
While bringing up my company, I had to think a lot and make decisions.
Seoul is the world's seventh largest megalopolis.
Dear people of Seoul
and party members.
What we need...
Is that you, Yu-mi?
It is you.
Long time no see.
Do you work here?
I'm young, and my leadership is innovative.
Please support Choi Ji-hoon.
Thank you!
Choi Ji-hoon! Choi Ji-hoon!
By the way, when did you learn sign language?
I was so impressed while watching the video online.
Countless people pressed like on that video.
You two are like Jacqueline and President Kennedy.
You're just like them.
Please don't say something like that.
It might start weird news reports.
Shall we have a drink?
Anyway, just get elected and it'll be smooth sailing.
Of course.
Let's remember
these members!
All right, all right.
Hey! Yu-mi!
Did you win the lottery or something?
SUN-WOO FROM MARAIS
Hey, Sun-woo.
It's me. Long time no talk.
Are you well?
No, I'm not doing well.
I think Marais will go out of business soon.
You don't know yet, do you?
Mr. Lee passed away last year due to a stroke.
Little Director came back to Korea last month to get a divorce.
Is she planning to stay here?
She said she'll go back, but I'm not sure.
I heard she started a fashion business there with a celebrity.
Professor Lee.
It's almost 7:00 p.m. Aren't you going home?
You must have a lot on your mind.
I'll head out first.
Okay.
Wow, it smells good.
Why did you come unannounced?
I could've ordered some in advance if you did.
I suddenly remembered that you have Wednesdays off.
This is delicious.
It's even better since I didn't expect to eat this.
Ji-won.
Yes?
Why do you want to become a political journalist?
I'm not sure. Well...
I kind of feel a sense of duty.
These people always talk about beliefs and justice,
but in actuality, they get together
to rig everything and lie.
And when these people get caught,
they're never sorry.
Someone needs to teach them a lesson. Don't you agree?
Don't pick up.
Why not?
It's probably someone complaining about the noise.
It's late. Do it later.
Can we move?
Why all of a sudden?
I want to live where I can open the windows all the way.
It's suffocating.
But everyone's jealous of our place even when the windows don't open.
We're like a symbol that tells them,
they can become like us if they work hard.
People will say it's too extravagant during the election campaign.
I met with Ji-won.
Okay.
Korea Daily? That company doesn't seem so good.
I see.
Is there a position you can make for her?
At a political desk.
That would be no problem at all.
People won't talk bad about you even if you get her a position.
She's smart and is a person of principles.
Okay.
But I have a condition.
You should try to get along with the assemblymen's wives.
I can't get along with them.
Just humor them.
Fine. But please smoke outside.
Hello?
Are you Korea Daily's Han Ji-won?
Yes, this is she.
I'm calling from Bokuk Daily's HR team.
I can go near Korea Daily's office in about two hours.
Shall we meet for a moment?
I can, but what is this about?
To offer you a position.
Pardon?
She was trying to fix it by herself...
Hyun-joo might seem old enough...
Yes.
But she knows nothing about the world.
Do you know how much debt that hospital has?
It's crazy.
Yes.
We'll just give them the money as soon as the building sells to finish it off.
It'll really ruin her at this rate.
Yes. Right now?
I came to feed Hyun-joo's dog, and now I'm on my way to the lawyer.
What's your job?
I'm sorry, Sir.
I messaged you to ask you to come down after ten minutes.
You messaged me?
Did you say you messaged me?
I left home early,
but there was an accident on Inner Ring Expressway.
The exits are few and far between there. I'm so sorry.
It's basic to be on time.
Also, look at the car.
I got a car wash yesterday,
but it rained overnight.
I couldn't look after it today.
I'm so sorry.
You never tried preparing in advance, have you?
Today was an exception.
I'll get things right next time, sir.
Why always next time?
Do you know what's common among people like you?
You're lazy,
impatient,
and full of excuses.
Honey!
Mr. Kim, wake up.
How will you make a living like this?
Please stop.
Stop!
Step aside.
Keep your mouth shut.
Gosh, it's hot.
Do you feel wronged?
After all, you did send a text.
What could be the problem?
Hey.
I'm sorry, Sir.
This won't ever happen again.
It was nice having you.
Sir.
Sir, I'll fix my mistake.
Sir.
Ta-da.
What is this?
You mentioned you used to like the Crazy Donut in front of our school.
I was reminded of you,
so I went there in a hurry just before going to the airport.
Are you proud of me?
Yes. Thank you.
It didn't even cross my mind.
Ms. Lee, I heard you're a professor now.
Congratulations.
Lee Yu-mi.
I think you owe me an explanation.
TO LEE ANNA
The name Lee Anna is suspicious.
Also, the Alumni Association?
Hey.
I called the number here because I was curious about Lee Anna,
and they told me right away.
I had my reasons.
I don't want to know.
There's no reason that can make it okay
for someone like you to teach at a university.
I mean, do people buy this?
Seriously?
I didn't do it intentionally.
Professor Lee.
If doing things unintentionally makes it okay,
why do you think we have laws?
This is fraud.
What should we do?
Well?
Lee Anna.
What should we do now?
I'll stop.
Please give me some time.
How is it so easy for you?
How can it become like it never happened?
You stole someone else's life,
so you must pay for it.
Don't you think so?
Nice.
You have overwhelming support from the young and the established,
while your wife is especially popular
among the marginalized groups.
I'm lucky.
It's true she's playing an important role.
So what you do want to do?
What do you think about having her run a school?
The chairman of Dongsung University is regretting after buying the school.
The professors don't listen
and the students are always complaining and stirring up noise.
He says it's a headache.
Or perhaps
a scholarship foundation geared towards public interest might be good.
It doesn't cost much,
and it's quite effective.
A scholarship foundation?
It would be much better than
having her stand at a subway station with your campaign jacket on.
-It's different. -Yes, it's different.
By next month,
bring me three billion won.
What is it? Do you prefer criminal punishment?
You didn't think it would be so expensive, right?
That's how it is with degrees. They're expensive.
You should demand what's possible.
I don't have anything.
That's not my problem.
That's your problem.
It's your problem for stealing my life.
Don't reflect on yourself in front of a judge who has nothing to do with me.
Pay me back with money instead.
Does your husband know this about you?
You're really something.
Hey. You should keep on using the stairs.
Hey, newbie.
I'll show you what a real welcome looks like.
Get up.
Did you just laugh?
Aren't you going to get up?
That's enough.
No, no.
Call me "honey" just once.
Then I'll let things pass.
"Honey".
She got up. She got up.
What is this?
What's with the face?
Don't reflect on yourself in front of a judge who has nothing to do with me.
Pay me back with money instead.
Understand?
What is it at this hour?
I think Mr. Choi...
Yes?
...fell asleep in the parking lot.
This is the police.
Good evening. I want to report someone for drinking and driving.
-What? -I forgot my bag inside.
-Your bag? -It's right here.
Darn it, where did that come from?
Hey, wait for me.
Let them be.
If you stop them, you'll have to see them home.
Goodnight!
I didn't get hired through open recruitment either.
So I can't promise to help you.
Just hang in there.
I'm off.
Okay. Bye.
Nag all you want, I won't budge.
Why did the police come in the middle of the night?
It was nothing much.
Why would they come here if it's nothing much?
I'm going to establish
a scholarship foundation under your name soon.
What?
You'll be the chairperson.
Do I have to do it?
What's with the reaction?
It's uncomfortable to be someone
the media talks about.
We wear nice clothes and drive a nice car for other people to see.
This country is harsh to those who are weak
and generous to those who are established.
The election isn't something simple.
Even the way we breathe has meaning and we can get evaluated on it.
Okay?
Didn't I tell you?
My assistant will join me to and from work starting today.
-Mr. Jung? -No, my secretary.
You're here.
Wait a minute.
Hello, Professor Lee.
My name is Cho Yu-mi.
I look forward to working for you.
Hello.
Ms. Cho Yu-mi...
I'm sorry, it's because it's my first time.
Yes, it's your first time. Just press this.
Okay?
I'm leaving. Don't forget the gathering this evening.
From now on, Yu-mi will remind you.
Hello, Professor Lee.
My name is Cho Yu-mi.
Even the way we breathe has meaning and we can get evaluated on it.
You didn't think it would be so expensive, right?
That's how it is with degrees. They're expensive.
Hey.
What brought you here?
Our company is planning a small exhibition and the person who was on the project
ended up giving birth earlier than she thought.
We need some help.
I see.
Joseon literati paintings. It's your specialty.
Do you want to take over?
Why don't you do it yourself?
It's too small for me to do.
The people who own these works want to sell the paintings,
but you know these kinds of works don't increase in prices.
The exhibition will be held so we can promote the pieces.
I don't know.
There's no pressure since it's not about making money.
There's enough time to prepare it too.
What is it? Is it too lame?
I used to take jobs like this at first too.
No, it's not that...
Can't you help me out this once?
How much
will they pay me?
Come on, you know this won't pay much.
It's not like you're looking for money.
Please do it for me.
Democratic Republican Party's Choi Ji-hoon
is making prominent progress,
but as factions of the 51 newly-elected members
out of the 117 in the National Assembly are unclear,
it's hard to predict the result.
Currently, the Democratic Republican Party...
Mr. Jung.
What should we do with Min Jun-won?
Don't mind him.
Should I dig about his son?
Is that necessary?
We need something on him since he's bothering us.
Okay.
Professor Lee.
I have something to ask you.
My kid is getting a surgery tomorrow.
I wonder if I could have tomorrow and the day after off.
It's nothing serious,
but my kid is still in middle school, so...
Why is...
everyone doing this to me?
You can't do this all of a sudden.
Don't you know that the campaign team is having a meal here tomorrow?
Why are you so selfish?
Please don't worry about that.
I already prepared everything,
and someone else will come instead.
Someone I don't know is coming?
No, no. It's not a stranger.
It's Yang Soo-jin.
She came several times before whenever we had big events.
You know, the tall girl with short hair.
You'll recognize her when you see her.
I see.
Now that I think about it, it might inconvenience you.
I'm sorry,
please don't mind me. It's okay.
How can I act like nothing happened?
Why are you making me look like a bad person?
Are you going to cancel the surgery?
No, it's not like that...
Why do I have to
humor you too?
Why do I have to pay attention to such things?
It's fine.
Just take two days off.
I'm sorry, Professor Lee.
I asked you too last minute.
It can't be helped in your situation.
Sorry I'm a little sensitive today.
We'll eat out tomorrow.
What is it?
I came to get you for the dinner.
From now on, call me from downstairs.
Yes, Ma'am.
She usually never yells.
It's because I made a mistake today.
Ms. Cho. You must be someone honest.
No, I'm just someone ordinary.
Isn't it hard working for Ji-hoon?
Not at all.
I know this job doesn't allow any time off.
But it's a precious opportunity for me,
so I want to do my best and get recognized.
Also, he's very nice to me.
See?
Everyone lies.
No, I'm telling you the truth.
Ma'am, he's asking you to wait 20 minutes.
Why?
He says you should come in after everyone arrives.
I'll go in and check first.
-I don't think he's here yet. -What?
I checked with the restaurant manager twice.
What a joke.
It'd be ridiculous to wait here.
Let's circle around.
Yes, Ma'am.
Hey, Mom.
Can I skip this meeting?
I think he's crazy. That stupid doctor isn't here yet.
Let's go in. Everyone's here.
It's not like everything always goes the way you want.
No, of course not.
It's the will of the people and the will of the party.
But if the will
keeps on changing,
the people will get confused.
Things change by the day.
I don't know what to tell you.
It's okay.
You were elected four times and you'll act as my pacemaker,
so I'm happy.
You say it's urgent, so could you tell me what it's about?
-Please have a drink. -Okay.
Sir.
Thank you.
It's been so long since we drank.
LEE ANNA
LEE ANNA, PROFESSOR
YALE UNIVERSITY, MASTER OF EAST ASIAN STUDIES
Jae-ho.
Why didn't you call me in advance? Do you want some coffee?
No, it's okay. I stopped by on my way to the airport.
-Are you going to the US? -Yes.
By the way, you changed companies.
Right.
"Bokuk"?
Isn't it the biggest one in Korea?
Yes.
I didn't make the cut when I took the entrance exam before,
but I'll work hard from now.
The elections are soon, so it's hectic.
Good for you. I think you'll do well.
Thank you.
By the way,
I don't think you would have come here just to see me.
Is this
Lee Yu-mi?
Yes.
I didn't want things to be awkward, so I never brought her up.
I'm not going to live in Korea anyway,
so it doesn't matter what she does.
But I thought I should tell you why I broke up with her.
Jae-ho, let bygones be bygones.
It's not that, Ji-won.
Lee Yu-mi
didn't go to your school.
What?
I have no idea how she graduated from NYU and Yale
to become a professor,
but she was a fake university student when we were dating.
She was preparing for her SATs a third time.