Dynamite Kiss (2025) s01e02 Episode Script

1
[pop music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
[people cheering, applauding]
[romantic music playing]
[fireworks exploding]
[breathing heavily]
[gasps]
[Da-rim gasps, sighs]
EPISODE 2
-This is insane.
-[water running]
Just insane.
What should I do now?
Right. Should I just run away?
[groans]
Seriously, what have I done?
[breathes shakily] Why did I do that?
But it was nice…
No. Pull yourself together.
[Jeong-gwon] Stop it. [sighs]
[classic music playing on speakers]
[Su-jin chuckles]
Oh, my.
Looks like someone needs
a little pick-me-up.
You must've given it your all, huh?
What?
Hey, Da-rim! [chuckles]
You're back.
[Su-jin gasps]
Well, don't you look completely drained.
What are you talking about?
You've had one too many drinks.
Drink some water.
[Su-jin mumbles] Darn it.
[ballroom music playing]
It's dance time! [chuckles]
Jeong-gwon, let's get out there.
You can't even stand straight right now.
Come on!
Do you really not feel anything
after seeing this hot and heavy couple?
[chuckles] All right.
Shall we go and dance then?
You should join us.
Sure.
[chuckles] Let's go.
[light jazz music playing]
You were right.
I can tell that Kim Jeong-gwon
is suspicious of us.
[whispers] Don't look.
I guess we're visibly awkward
around each other.
Just follow my lead.
[music continues]
Excuse me for a moment.
[inhales sharply]
[romantic music playing]
[romantic ballad playing]
[sighs]
[exhales sharply]
[stammers]
[chuckles]
[footsteps approach]
[sighs] Don't bother.
You get dry mouth when you get nervous.
[scoffs]
Let go of me.
Wearing a dress that doesn't suit you,
and even dancing.
You're really putting in the effort.
Do you want to let all that go to waste?
-What?
-Well, it wasn't entirely ineffective.
Seeing you go so far as to kiss
another man to get my attention…
[sighs] …sure got me fired up.
[exhales sharply]
-Meet me later tonight.
-What?
I'm giving you a chance
for old times' sake.
I'll get us a room and text you.
[sighs]
It looks like you've become
a complete asshole since I last saw you.
I'm done associating with you.
I've become part of the elite,
important enough
for that boyfriend of yours
to jump through hoops
in hopes of scouting me.
The more cooperative you are
with my proposal,
the more I'll be open
to that scouting proposal of his.
So let's strive for mutual aid.
You'll make some money yourself too.
[exhales sharply]
You asshole. [grunts]
That's enough playing hard to get.
Admit it. You like it too.
You're insane.
Let go. Let go of me!
[Da-rim gasps]
[Jeong-gwon groaning]
Damn it. What the hell?
Do you even know how much
this mistake is going to cost you?
I don't.
Hey, I thought you said one trillion.
Is a trillion a joke to you, asshole?
Even if it were for 100 trillion,
I wouldn't work with scum like you.
[exhales sharply]
Leave.
Goddamn it!
[Da-rim] All done.
[Ji-hyeok] Thanks.
-Is your wrist okay?
-I'm fine.
But I'm worried
that your wound might get worse.
It's just been treated.
[both chuckle]
I'm sorry.
I wasn't of much help. Was I?
You were.
Working with people like him
only leads to bigger problems.
[sighs]
But he's still someone I once loved.
It's a bit disheartening.
You were mistaken.
You mistook it for love.
Does real love even exist to begin with?
Come on. That's taking it too far.
Of course, real love exists.
It definitely exists.
It's just that…
there are people who fail to protect it
until the end.
[whimsical music playing]
[chuckles]
[Da-rim] Oh!
What is that?
[gasps]
-[Da-rim exclaims]
-[chuckles]
It's so pretty.
The water is glowing.
-[Da-rim] It's so pretty.
-[Ji-hyeok] It's bioluminescent plankton.
When they are stimulated by waves
or external factors,
they get startled and emit a blue light.
I see. That's so cool.
It's like an aurora.
[chuckles] It's so pretty.
[laughs]
[music continues]
[chuckles]
[grunts]
[sighs]
I got too excited, didn't I?
I didn't even do enough
to earn this dress,
and I got all excited for nothing.
So, maybe we should
remain a couple for one more day.
Oh, is there someone else
you're looking to scout?
But I'm sure you already noticed
that I'm terrible at acting.
[sucks on teeth] That's not true.
You were excellent.
It was as if we were a real couple.
You kissed me, and…
[stammers] I did that because I was pushed
into it out of urgency.
It was an emergency.
An extension of our deal, if you will.
Plus, you did it to me too.
I didn't do it for our deal.
What?
I did it for personal reasons.
I'd like to spend the day
with you tomorrow.
Not professionally,
but very much personally.
[romantic music playing]
Well…
Then…
Are you--
Let's go on a date.
[gasps]
[Da-rim sighs, exclaims]
I can't believe he asked me out.
This is insane!
[clears throat, sniffs]
Hmm.
"I didn't do it for our deal."
"I did it for personal reasons."
[exclaims]
He did it for personal reasons!
Oh, my gosh!
[chuckles]
Hold on.
What should I wear tomorrow?
[clock ticking]
HOW TO KISS WELL
[phone buzzing]
GYEONG-MIN
Hey, Ji-hyeok. How did it go?
What do you think the perfect kiss is?
What? What was that?
A kiss…
is when two souls intertwine
to become one.
Just like when nitric acid
and sulfuric acid combine,
like dynamite.
Boom.
Did you kiss Kim Jeong-gwon?
Do you seriously want a beating?
[sighs]
That punk is a total scum.
He's out.
[Gyeong-min] So you didn't get him.
Get back here now.
We need to do damage control.
[sighs] I'll take care of Hassan,
so don't worry.
[groans]
[sighs] I should be pursuing
someone else right now.
What? Who?
Someone.
Anyhow, I won't be back tomorrow.
Bye.
[groans]
Why is the sun taking forever to rise?
[calm rock music playing]
-[assistant] Ta-da!
-[photographer] Look over here!
DADDY LOVES YOU
MOMMY LOVES YOU
[model, child laughing]
-Can you look over here?
-[assistant cheers]
Look at that.
[photographer] That's great.
Just one more. Look over here.
-Great.
-[camera shutter clicks]
Look over here.
-One more time.
-[model] Look over there.
-[photographer] Look over here.
-[assistant exclaims, chuckles]
-[sighs]
-[photographer] Smile!
[person] Good job today.
A chairman is expected to do
all sorts of things nowadays.
But still, it's bound
to be a great exposure.
The video of you
changing a baby's diaper went viral,
and it led to 10,000 more followers.
Interview requests
are flooding in as well.
That's true.
Anyway, what's that?
A five-year strategy plan
for overseas expansion.
CHAIRMAN GONG CHANG-HO
Wow, this is so thorough.
We just talked about it.
-I'm your daughter, after all. [chuckles]
-[Chang-ho chuckles]
-[Chang-ho sighs]
-[clears throat]
It's time for Natural BeBe
to become the number one in baby products,
-not just in Asia but in the world.
-[grunts]
In Europe, South America, and even Africa.
[chuckles, sighs]
I think it'll be more than possible
with the right distribution network.
That's the issue in the end.
[inhales sharply] How about working
with Chairman Yu of Taeyu C&T?
They're already partnered up
with another company.
Do you think
they'd even consider working with us?
That's why I decided to marry off Ji-hyeok
to Chairman Yu's daughter.
What? Marry…
Marriage?
[footsteps approaching]
Hello, Ms. Yu.
[sighs]
Our pieces are so luxurious, aren't they?
Of course, they are.
The director has quite the gorgeous,
discerning eye for art.
That's the issue.
[in English] Gorgeous. [sighs]
[in Korean] This is all so my mom's taste.
What's the issue with that?
It's intimidating.
When you look at these works,
you feel like you have to be better,
make more money,
and wear expensive clothes.
That sense of luxury
is our art hall's mission.
That's why our audience demographic
remains limited.
Can't we be a bit not luxurious
and not gorgeous?
I'd love to hold an exhibition
that brings peace to its viewers.
Perhaps one reminiscent
of a mom's homemade
kimchi stew?
[pop music playing]
-[Ji-hyeok] Wait.
-Wait.
-Good job. Here you go.
-Oh, no.
[both chuckle]
[music continues]
[both chuckling]
[bike bell rings]
[music continues]
[tourist] Uh, excuse me.
Do you mind stepping aside a bit?
Sure.
-Sorry.
-Sorry.
[chuckles]
[Da-rim] The air is so crisp.
It feels like
a weight's been lifted off my chest.
[Ji-hyeok] Was there a lot bottled up?
Yes, a lot. [sighs]
If I'm being honest,
I've been a hermit for the last few years.
It's been a long time since I traveled.
For years? Why?
The exam I've been…
[grunts] No, what I meant was,
I'm dealing
with some family issues. [chuckles]
Those issues basically pushed me
into taking this trip as well.
What sort of family issues?
[exclaims] That tree looks so amazing.
[chuckles]
[Da-rim] It's just as amazing as the
Grandfather Tree in my neighborhood.
[gasps]
-"Grandfather Tree"?
-Yes.
It's a local landmark.
I visit it whenever I feel stressed.
There's a small store next to it,
so I get myself a chocolate ice cream
and eat it underneath the tree.
It somehow helps soothe my troubles.
[calm music playing]
I'm envious.
I don't have a place like that.
[chuckles]
[exclaims]
A patch of clover.
Oh, my. [exclaims]
Let's see.
Mm-hmm.
[chuckles]
Let's see now.
[Da-rim gasps, exclaims]
I found one.
Look, I found one!
A four-leaf clover. [gasps]
[both] Whoa!
[chuckles]
[Da-rim] Here.
-What?
-Take it.
You're giving it to me?
-Yes.
-Why don't you keep it?
You worked hard to find it.
I've already found my luck.
You, Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok.
[Da-rim] Kim Jeong-gwon
has long been a thorn in my side.
Thanks to you, I got my sweet revenge.
I couldn't wish for better luck.
So you should be the one to take this.
Hmm.
[chuckles]
Do you have a wish?
One that requires luck?
[exhales sharply] A wish…
Not right now.
But…
I might have one soon.
[Da-rim] Hmm?
Hmm?
Wait for me!
[Da-rim] Are you sure
you can just hang out like this?
We failed our mission yesterday.
I hope your company doesn't reprimand you.
Who would reprimand me?
I'm the boss. [chuckles]
Oh, you are?
No wonder.
-You just swiped your card with ease…
-[chuckles]
…at the shop yesterday
with the utmost charisma.
-[Ji-hyeok] That was nothing.
-[chuckles]
-[Ji-hyeok grunts]
-[Da-rim] That's amazing.
-[sighs]
-We're around the same age,
and you already own a business.
I think I'd be too scared
to start one myself.
[Ji-hyeok] It isn't easy.
But…
-Take a look. Here.
-Hmm?
[Da-rim] It's very toned.
You must work out a lot.
That's right. I pushed through the pain
and worked out every day.
You need to tear your muscles
to make them grow.
I believe work is the same too.
If you just push through and charge ahead,
one day…
you become strong.
You're definitely
nothing like me.
[Da-rim exclaims, chuckles]
[sighs]
[water splashes]
Oh.
Dolphins!
[exclaims] They're so cute!
Da-rim.
You get a better view here.
-Oh, you're right.
-Come over here.
[grunts]
-They're so cute. [exclaims]
-[humming]
Oh. [chuckles]
Take my hand.
[whimsical music playing]
[boat creaks]
[both grunt]
-Da-rim!
-I can't swim.
Help.
I can't swim.
Are you okay?
[romantic music playing]
[gasps]
[both giggling]
-[Ji-hyeok kisses]
-Wait.
What?
I just remembered
that we haven't showered.
Right.
Can't we count that dip in the sea as one?
No.
[inhales sharply] Hmm.
[in English] Okay. [in Korean] Hold on.
-Okay.
-Hold on.
[exhales sharply]
Stay right here.
-Okay.
-[Ji-hyeok chuckles]
[door opens]
[sighs]
[announcer]
The wedding ceremony of Mr. Kang Min-guk
and Ms. Go Da-jeong will begin shortly.
-All guests should make their way…
-It's starting.
-…into the hall and take their seats.
-[chuckles] Okay, please go ahead first.
-[announcer] I repeat.
-My goodness.
-Where in the world did Min-guk go?
-The wedding ceremony
of Mr. Kang Min-guk and Ms. Go Da-jeong…
-How strange.
-…will begin shortly.
[announcer]
All guests should make their way
into the hall and take their seats.
Please wish them well
through a warm round of applause.
[tense music playing]
BLUEBIRD COIN
[thug] Geez. Where the hell
is that bastard Kang Min-guk hiding?
Do you think he ran off?
He wouldn't abandon his own wedding.
He'll show up for the ceremony.
[thug 2] But what if he really ran off?
Should we at least collect
the congratulatory money?
Are you being serious right now?
If we catch him,
his kidneys, heart,
and even his eyes will be sold off
to collect his debt if need be.
Right, we'll do whatever it takes.
[thug chuckles]
Min-guk!
Da-jeong!
-What's gotten into you?
-Damn it.
Have you actually lost your mind?
The ceremony is in five minutes.
Yeah. Let's get out of here now.
If we don't,
this wedding will become a funeral.
-[Da-jeong] What?
-Hurry up.
-What are you talking about? Wait.
-[Min-guk] Hurry.
Hurry up!
[Da-jeong] Min-guk!
[grunts, sniffs]
What on earth?
Where did she go?
[thugs panting]
[thug 2] She's not here either.
What's going on? Where did they all go?
Excuse me.
Who are you and what are you doing here?
My goodness!
Hey, lady,
where did you hide your daughter?
Where the hell did you hide the crooks?
Oh, my goodness.
Who are you calling crooks?
Let go of me.
Let go!
-Damn it.
-[Mom screams]
This bastard really fled.
He took us for fools.
Don't just stand there.
Tear this place apart!
-[thugs] Yes, sir.
-[exhales sharply, stammers]
What in the world is going on?
-Hold on.
-[breathing heavily]
Careful.
I'll get you some water.
-What on earth is happening?
-[phone buzzes]
[Da-jeong] Mom.
Min-guk said he'd pay me right back,
so I gave him your savings,
the home equity loan,
and I even got a loan from a loan shark.
[sobs] But he lost everything in crypto.
[stammers, whines]
Seon-u…
-Ma'am?
-How…
Ma'am?
[groaning]
Ma'am!
[Da-rim] Don't get ahead of yourself.
[exhaling sharply]
-[phone buzzing]
-[Da-rim] Huh?
SEON-U
Hmm?
Hey, Seon-u. What's up?
You need to come back right now.
Your mom has collapsed.
What? [breathes shakily]
[Seon-u]
Both Da-jeong and her fiancé disappeared,
and the wedding got canceled.
Your mom collapsed from the shock.
I took her to a hospital right away,
and they said she had a heart attack.
She's in surgery now.
Da-rim?
Da-rim?
Da-rim, are you in there?
-[knocks on door]
-Da-rim?
You're okay, right?
Da-rim?
[sighs]
[footsteps running]
[pop music playing]
[music continues]
-[music stops]
-[Ji-hyeok pants]
[melancholy music playing]
[breathing shakily]
[footsteps running]
How is she?
They said we didn't miss the golden hour.
We just need to wait for now.
Seon-u.
[breathes shakily]
I can't let my mom go like this.
How could I when I never even
properly treated her to anything?
Right?
[Da-rim sobbing]
[Seon-u sighs]
It'll be okay.
She's a strong person.
She'll get through this.
You're right.
She'll be fine.
[Da-rim sobbing]
-[phone buzzing]
-[car horns honking]
[Ji-hyeok sighs]
[Gyeong-min] Where in the world are you?
I've landed in Seoul.
I'm on my way.
How did it go with Hassan?
[Ji-hyeok] I took care of it.
It seems that he also did
a background check on Kim Jeong-gwon.
He actually thanked me
for weeding him out.
[Gyeong-min sighs] That's a relief.
I'll compile a list of developers
who can replace him.
All right. [sighs]
By the way,
what were you saying yesterday?
Something about a kiss and souls.
It sounded like a woman was involved.
Forget it.
Just let it go.
[Gyeong-min] Oh, come on. Why?
You said it felt like an explosion.
My rage exploded! Satisfied? Hang up.
-[phone beeps]
-[horns honking]
[scoffs]
Love and intertwined souls?
What a load of crap.
[sniffles, breathes shakily]
[upbeat music playing]
[Da-rim] It's just as amazing as the
Grandfather Tree in my neighborhood.
-[Ji-hyeok] "Grandfather Tree"?
-I visit it whenever I feel stressed.
[Da-rim] There's a small store next to it,
so I get myself a chocolate ice cream
and eat it underneath the tree.
It somehow helps soothe my troubles.
[groans]
[sighs] What am I even doing right now?
[chuckles]
NAME: JEONG MYEONG-SUN
[rhythmic beeping]
[melancholy music playing]
Hey.
I'll stay with her.
You should go home, shower,
and take a nap.
You haven't slept at all.
No, I'm fine.
Just do as I say.
Her surgery went well,
so don't worry too much.
[rhythmic beeping continues]
Okay.
AMOUNT DUE: 10,100,067 WON
[stammers] Is it normal for hospital bills
to be this high?
That's just for her surgery.
You'll be charged more
for the duration of the hospitalization.
We'll give you another bill for that
when she gets discharged.
For now, you just need to settle
her surgery bill.
You can pay by card,
cash, or wire transfer.
How would you like to pay?
[exhales sharply]
[parent] Da-rim.
Da-rim.
-Are you okay?
-Yeah.
You saw them bullying Da-jeong
and taught them a lesson?
Yeah, I did.
I even made them apologize to Da-jeong.
My goodness, look at you
being such a reliable big sister.
I'm going to become even stronger
and protect you and Mom too.
Sounds good.
I feel so reassured,
thanks to my daughter.
I can feel the power!
-You're the best, Da-rim!
-The best!
[both chuckling]
[Da-jeong] Da-rim is the best!
[sighs]
[sighs]
Can I help you?
Uh, Ms. Go Da-jeong lives here, right?
Yes, she's my younger sister.
[banker] I'm from First Class Bank.
Ms. Go took out
a home equity loan on this property,
and her payment is overdue.
At this rate,
foreclosure will be inevitable.
GO DA-JEONG
[automated voice] The phone you are trying
to reach is turned off.
You will be redirected to voicemail,
and charges will apply after the beep.
[phone beeps]
[sighs]
Have you lost your mind?
You must have.
How could you put our house in jeopardy?
If we lose the house,
are Mom and I supposed to be
out on the streets?
Hey.
Mom collapsed!
What am I supposed to do?
What in the world am I supposed to do?
[sniffles, sighs]
[sighs]
UTILITY BILL, INSURANCE,
TRANSPORTATION
PHONE BILL,
HOUSEHOLD SUPPLIES FEES
TOTAL INCOME,
TOTAL EXPENSES, SAVINGS
SPARE MONEY: 18,900 WON
[melancholic music playing]
Come to think of it,
I didn't even have a chance
to say goodbye.
He must think I'm a weirdo.
COUNTER 3, LOANS
[receptionist] With your
unemployment status and low credit score,
you'd be eligible
for up to two million won.
Would you like to proceed?
[sighs]
APARTMENT-BACKED LOAN
SAME-DAY LOANS
FOR OFFICE WORKERS
[sighs]
[upbeat pop music playing]
[shop bell chimes]
-[customer scoffs]
-Welcome.
-[customer] Where are the nail clippers?
-I'll get it for you.
[patrons chattering]
[exclaims]
[music continues]
[grunts] Sorry! Oh no!
Oh…
[Da-rim] It's okay.
-[patron] Can we get more iced water?
-Sure. Coming!
[phone buzzes]
HOSPITALIZATION FEE:
5,475,320 WON
[sighs]
[music continues]
-[food explodes in microwave]
-[gasps]
Excuse me. Oh no.
[Da-rim]
Da-jeong, I hope this reaches you.
You must've been so scared.
I hope you're feeling better now.
But you know,
I think it was a big shock to Mom too.
She collapsed.
She suffered a heart attack.
[sniffs]
They said her surgery went well,
so she should wake up soon.
[breathes heavily]
For now, don't worry about us.
Just make sure you're safe.
I'll find the money somehow,
so don't worry.
-Wherever you are, make sure you eat well.
-[breathes heavily]
You need to take care of yourself
and stay healthy, okay?
[Min-guk] That again?
How many times
are you going to listen to--
-[grunts]
-How can you eat right now?
How the hell can you eat
at a time like this?
[clicks tongue, sighs]
It appears the portfolio submissions
we receive remain limited.
If you're okay with photography,
do you want to take a look?
They may not be famous,
but I have a collection
of personal favorites.
[Ha-yeong] Mmm.
Mm-hmm.
[inhales sharply]
[upbeat music playing]
[assistant 2]
His work has a nice vibe, doesn't it?
It does. Is it because the model's pretty?
It's because she's loved.
Look. Only people who are loved
can have that look in their eyes.
Who's the photographer?
His name is Kim Seon-u.
It was an award-winning piece
a long time ago.
He hasn't been active since then.
Did he quit photography?
For now, get me his contact info
and find out what he's been up to.
[assistant 2] Yes, ma'am.
Mm-hmm.
[sighs]
[whimsical music playing]
[Da-rim]
I visit it whenever I feel stressed.
There's a small store next to it,
so I get myself a chocolate ice cream
and eat it underneath the tree.
It somehow helps soothe my troubles.
[Ji-hyeok sighs]
[chuckles] Found it.
[sighs]
[melancholy music playing]
HACKBERRY TREE,
ZELKOVA TREE, GINKGO TREE…
[sighs]
Yeah.
[pedestrian] Mmm. Then what happened?
[Gyeong-min]
Another day of aimless searching?
Geez, you're one persistent man.
It's been days already.
[Ji-hyeok sighs]
What's so special about her anyway? Hmm?
She blew my mind.
You said it yourself. Chemical reaction.
[exclaims]
You finally found the one!
Then you have to find her, no matter what!
I'll help you.
Almond-shaped, monolid eyes.
And a high nose.
What else did you say?
She's cute.
She's really cute
when she smiles. [chuckles]
[Gyeong-min sighs]
Almond-shaped eyes and a cute smile.
That's a bit tricky. [tuts]
-Anyway…
-[doorbell chimes]
The fried chicken's here.
Hello.
You're early.
[Da-rim] Here.
-Gyeong-min.
-Yes?
-Do you want beer?
-[Gyeong-min] Sounds good!
[Ji-hyeok, in English] Okay!
-[in Korean] Enjoy.
-Thank you.
-Have a good night.
-You too.
[door opens]
[bodyguard] Ma'am,
we're here to escort you.
[tense music playing]
[sighs]
JUMYEONG PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
[person 3] What does she look like?
[Ji-hyeok] Well… [sucks on teeth]
She has fair skin.
[person 3] Okay.
And she has a baby face.
Ah…
-Her eyes are big and bright like this.
-[person 3] Okay.
But when she smiles,
they turn into cute crescent moons.
-[chuckles]
-Ah.
Oh, I know her.
You do? Really?
That's me.
This is exactly what I looked like
when I was young.
All the men used to line up
around the block.
[both laugh]
[person 4] Don't be ridiculous.
So, what's her name?
[phone buzzes]
JUMYEONG PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL
HEAD NURSE
Excuse me for a moment. [chuckles]
Hello?
Right now?
Okay.
[journalist] Congratulations on being
the leading baby product brand
for 20 consecutive years.
What's the secret
behind your lasting popularity?
There's no secret.
-[camera shutter clicking]
-I always…
make our products with the mind-set
that my wife and kids will be using them.
I'm just grateful our consumers
have come to recognize our sincerity.
We all expected it, but it appears
your family was the motivation.
It's our first time meeting,
Director Gong,
and I must say, you're beautiful.
You look just like your mother.
Ma'am. What sort of daughter
is Director Gong at home?
[chuckles]
[laughing]
[wheezes]
Mom. Mom.
[gasping]
I'm sorry to say,
but I think we'll wrap it up here.
My wife's not feeling well.
-[journalist] Sure.
-Thank you.
[sighs]
[Ji-hyeok] Mom.
Are you okay?
[footsteps approaching]
Thank you.
Rest for a bit before you come down.
I'll take you back to the hospital.
[tense music playing]
Go take care of it.
-Make sure that reporter keeps quiet.
-Yes, sir.
[Chang-ho] Goodness gracious.
-[sighs]
-[Ji-hyeok] Have you lost your mind?
She's suffering as it is
from the side effects of her medication.
Did you have to bring her here
to play house?
All she had to do was sit there quietly.
It's the least a deadbeat wife can do!
It's because of you.
What?
Why do you think
she can't do anything anymore?
You made her like that!
Why you little…
Let her go now.
Just get a divorce already.
Divorce?
Did you forget what our company sells?
[Ji-hyeok] Baby products
packaged with love and happiness.
And you refuse to let her go
-to sell that public image.
-[scoffs]
Is that more important
than a person's life?
What if she tries to…
If you divorce her,
I'll do whatever you want.
All right, fine.
In that case,
stop what you're doing now
and come work for the company.
And…
marry Chairman Yu's daughter.
If I do that,
will you let Mother go?
Did I ever fail to keep my word
when it came to the company?
Fine.
I'll write up the notarized document
regarding the agreement
and send it to you.
[scoffs]
Notarized document?
[chuckles]
He's my son, all right. How thorough.
Did you hear that? Make a position
for Ji-hyeok in the company.
Okay.
But are you sure about this?
You're risking divorce.
If it's a profitable deal,
there's no reason not to.
[both chuckle]
Mom.
I should've prevented it in advance.
I'm sorry.
What do you have to be sorry about?
Mom?
Mom.
Mom!
[Ji-hyeok] Mom.
-[Ji-hyeok's mother sighs]
-Just hang in there.
I promise you'll be free soon.
-[employee] Ma'am, you can't do this here.
-[Director Gong scoffs]
[applicant]
Then tell me why I was rejected.
[employee] You have no experience at all.
[applicant] What do you mean?
What's wrong with you? Geez.
I wrote everything down in great detail.
-[groans]
-See?
[Director Gong] Let me take a look.
[breathes heavily] Hello, ma'am.
[Director Gong] You left your
first company after three months.
WORK EXPERIENCE
I got pregnant as soon as I got married,
and I had terrible morning sickness.
I see.
You left your second company
after two months.
My second child had trouble
adjusting to daycare.
[Director Gong] And you left your
third company after a month.
My youngest came down with pneumonia,
and I had to be there to--
Exactly.
You should go home
and look after your children.
We don't hire people
who quit at the drop of a hat.
It'll only make the company a hot mess.
A hot, sweaty mess!
[Chang-ho] He's my son, all right.
Make a position for Ji-hyeok
in the company.
What did you just say?
How is motherhood not counted
as the most significant
professional experience
by a baby product company?
That's true. You're right about that.
-Pardon?
-[chuckles]
[employee] No, you can't, Ms. Gong.
She's not going to get any work done.
She'll whine and complain all day
before she just quits whenever she wants.
That sounds great.
Let's hire a few more ladies
exactly like her
to make a team.
A team?
Applicants with the most
unimpressive resumes,
impossible personalities,
and erratic behavior.
Any mom with a kid under 6 years old
is welcome.
Why would we hire people like that?
Hmm?
My younger brother is joining the company.
As his older sister,
shouldn't I create
a suitable position for him?
[rhythmic beeping on monitor]
[breathes heavily, grunts]
Mom.
Mom…
You're going to be okay.
The surgery went really well.
And I'm right here.
[sniffles] Why are you crying?
You're already unwell enough as it is.
Sorry…
Why would you be sorry? Hmm?
Mom.
Don't worry about a thing now.
I'm going to take care of everything.
[sniffs] Just trust me.
-Okay?
-[grunts]
Okay?
[sighs] Thank goodness.
Why do you keep crying?
What's wrong?
Stop crying.
Thank you, Seon-u.
My mom's alive thanks to you.
[Seon-u chuckles]
Don't be silly.
[sighs]
-Da-rim.
-Yeah?
I thought about it,
and if I close down the studio,
the deposit should be enough
to cover her medical bills.
-So--
-Hey.
What are you talking about?
Why would you touch that money?
She was the one who looked after Jun
when I was completely out of it
after my divorce.
[chuckles]
She's more or less a mother to me.
That's why you can't.
Mom wouldn't want you to either.
You still have to raise Jun as well.
No way. Don't be ridiculous.
Then what?
Forget part-time.
I'll find a job
that pays me a proper salary.
Once I start working,
I'll be able to get a loan as well.
Look how tough you've become, Go Da-rim.
-[scoffs]
-[chuckles]
[upbeat music playing]
I heard your muscles
need to be torn up
for them to grow stronger.
No matter how hard it is,
I need to grow new, stronger muscles.
I'm the breadwinner now.
Who told you that?
Just someone I know.
[Da-rim sighs]
If I qualify by age,
I fall short on experience.
And there's no company
that would accept me as an entry-level.
This isn't looking good.
"No age, experience,
or education requirements"?
Hmm?
"Qualification requirements.
A mother raising a child
under the age of 6."
That's it?
[gasps] It is.
All I need is a kid?
[gasps, sighs]
So what?
It's not like I can suddenly have a kid.
-[scoffs]
-[footsteps running]
[Seon-u] Kim Jun,
I told you to stop running.
[Jun] You're not sleeping either.
I'm going to play some more.
-Come here! Right now! [exclaims]
-[Jun giggles]
[Seon-U] You'll be
in big trouble if I catch you! [roars]
I mean,
there is a kid in our house.
-[Seon-u] Come here.
-[Jun] No! [laughs]
Look at me and my nonsense.
But then again,
I'm pretty close to Jun.
-[Seon-u] Here you are!
-I could be a mother figure to him.
[Seon-u] Got you!
DOWNLOAD APPLICATION
No, I can't.
[sighs] I would be outright lying.
Only scammers would do that.
Geez.
[gasps]
[huffs]
-[Da-rim's father] Da-rim.
-[gasps]
[groans]
[bird chirps]
Dad.
I know this is wrong.
But I have Mom's medical bills to pay,
and if I can't make the interest payments,
we'll be out on the street,
so what can I do?
I honestly don't think
I have any other choice left.
So please…
Please just let it slide this one time,
so I can protect our family.
Okay?
Forgive me.
[sighing]
Just look away.
[exhales sharply]
[pop music playing]
PERSONAL INFORMATION
SPOUSE: KIM SEON-U
CHILD: KIM JUN
SUBMI
[Director Gong] At 30,
the only experience she has
is being born and giving birth.
[chuckles]
She's perfect.
-[knocks on door]
-[door opens]
Hey, Ji-hyeok.
You wanted to see me?
-[sighs]
-Welcome to the company.
It feels so reassuring to have you here.
You shouldn't.
I have neither interest
nor knowledge of baby products.
Is there anything you want to do?
Any specific team you want to join?
No, just put me on the most lax team
with the least amount of responsibilities.
I can't do that.
I can't waste such talent.
Actually, there's this task force team
we've been working on for a while now.
-A TF team?
-Yeah.
We're planning to put together
a team of moms.
They'll be involved in everything,
including marketing, customer service,
and even product development,
with input based on
their real-life experiences.
An ombudsman team, if you will.
Why should I lead that team?
Well,
the government is also promoting
employment support programs
for women with career breaks.
It'll receive attention
both internally and externally.
Do you want to take a look at the resumes?
It's the list of final candidates.
Hmm.
[pop music playing]
RESUME
[sighs] Forget it.
You can hire whoever you want. I'm off.
What are you talking about?
You'll be leading this team.
Make sure to be at the interview tomorrow.
NEW MOTHER TF TEAM
RECRUITMENT INTERVIEW
Hello, I'm here to interview
for the Mother TF Team.
I'm a mother of two sons and one daughter.
The first part-time job I had
when I turned 20 years old
was at a children's playroom
called Playground.
I believe there's nothing more important
than experience.
With my experience
using countless baby products,
I hope to create a product
that will also benefit Natural BeBe.
Natural products
for all mothers, Natural BeBe.
I look forward to working
with you. Thank you.
[both] I look forward to working with you.
[music continues playing]
INTERVIEWEE WAITING ROOM
MOTHER TF TEAM
RECRUITMENT INTERVIEW
[interviewer] Applicant 51, Ms. Go Da-rim.
We're ready for you.
RESUME
[upbeat music playing]
Hello. My name is Go Da-rim.
[inhales sharply, sighs]
[romantic pop music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
[music continues]
[Da-rim] Why is that man here?
Why did you tell me
you didn't have a boyfriend?
I don't have a boyfriend.
I have a husband.
[Ji-hyeok]
I'm done with your nonsense. Get lost.
I refuse to get lost!
-You refuse?
-[Da-rim] I won't get lost.
Have you lost your mind?
Just pretend to be my husband
for six months.
Eat, hang out, relax, kill time,
or whatever for the next six months.
[Ji-hyeok]
However, just make sure not to bother me.
[Da-rim] You think I'll quit over this?
Let's see who wins.
[Ji-hyeok]
There's nothing more to discuss.
-Hand in your resignation.
-You can leave.
[Da-rim] I'm not some brat
born into cushy privilege
who never worries about making ends meet.
[Ji-hyeok] Is that so? Then I'll leave.
Subtitle translation by: Justin S. Kim