Dynamite Kiss (2025) s01e03 Episode Script

1
[pop music playing]
DYNAMITE KISS
EPISODE 3
NEW MOTHER TF TEAM
RECRUITMENT INTERVIEW
RESUME
While raising my child, I felt…
-I'm Park Seul-gi, a young mom.
-My family…
GOOD LUCK, MOM
[interviewee sighs]
I think I will excel
in new product development…
[assistant] Applicant 50,
Ms. Kang Hui-ja, we're ready for you.
[sobbing]
[dramatic music playing]
[interviewer] A crappy school
only churns out more crappy results.
[interviewer 2] It seems you gained a bit
of weight. You could use some upkeep.
[interviewer 3] Kids like her
who grow up in unstable homes
always end up getting into trouble.
[sighs]
[melancholy music playing]
[doorbell chimes]
-[horn honks]
-[exclaims]
[Myeong-sun] Da-rim.
-[stammers] Sorry.
-[heart monitor beeping]
[Ji-hyeok] I believe work is the same too.
If you just push through
and charge ahead, one day,
you become strong.
[Da-rim]
Right. It took me so much to get here.
Go Da-rim, it's time for you to be strong.
[assistant] Applicant 51, Ms. Go Da-rim.
We're ready for you.
[exhales sharply] Yes, I'm coming.
Hello. My name is Go Da-rim.
INTERVIEWER
[employee] Mr. Gong went to the restroom.
Should I go get him?
[sighs]
We can proceed without him.
-Ms. Go Da-rim?
-Yes?
-Please take a seat.
-Yes, ma'am.
Ji-hyeok!
The interviews aren't done yet.
You can't leave already.
Just let them hire whoever.
They're all pathetic and hopeless.
Picking one's poison is no easy feat.
That's more reason for you to screen
to find the best candidates.
The chairman's got his eye
on the Mother TF Team.
That's no TF team.
It's just a fancy title
for intern training.
It'll be gone in six months anyway.
We'll also make our exit around then,
so no need to fuss over it.
Take it easy.
I'm off.
[Gyeong-min clicks tongue, groans]
-[employee] Nice to meet you.
-Hello.
Uh, does this university really exist?
[Da-rim] Don't be intimidated.
You can't lose your footing
from the start.
[chuckles] I know, right?
I also discovered it while looking
for schools based on my scores,
but I still studied hard while attending,
received a scholarship for all four years,
and was a department rep.
Better be the head of a dog
than the tail of a lion, huh?
Right? The head of a dog?
[Da-rim] Pull yourself together.
Remain positive.
That's right. The head of a dog.
[imitates snake hissing]
[chuckles]
[clears throat, sniffs]
[chuckles] I see.
But you don't have
any other experiences after university.
Basically, a blank piece of paper.
That's exactly the reason
why you should hire me.
You're right. I'm a blank piece of paper.
Without any prior work experience,
I bring no biases and no skill set.
If you hire me,
I, Go Da-rim, will become the empty canvas
on which Natural BeBe
can draw whatever they wish.
Everyone,
feel free to draw on me
to your heart's content.
[employee sighs]
We have a complete freak on our hands.
Thank you for your time.
-Thank you.
-[scoffs]
[Director Gong]
Overzealous with nothing to back it up.
Perfect.
INTERVIEWER: GONG JI-HYE
RESULT: PASS
[Ji-hyeok panting]
[uplifting music playing]
Easy, easy. Calm down.
-What do you want?
-Not you. Your muscles.
They're so worked up
that all the women here
are only staring at you.
-I'm not in the mood to joke around.
-[Ha-yeong] I wasn't joking around.
I don't like other women
staring at my man.
I heard you settled it
with your father. [sighs]
How could you not reach out to me?
These chaebol children
and their lack of manners.
-It's such an issue.
-[Ji-hyeok sighs]
Let's talk.
Sure, we'll get married.
But there's something
you need to know before we do.
Including me, everyone pushing
for this marriage has their own goal,
but none of those goals
include love.
It won't be the married life
you've been dreaming about.
I'm sorry, but for me,
this is just going to be a mating retreat.
You shouldn't dismiss mating retreats.
During a middle school class trip,
I ended up dating the one
I was paired with.
Sometimes, physical proximity
leads to emotional connection.
[sighs]
You've never experienced it?
What?
[romantic music playing]
Should we do that again?
Sorry?
Let's do that again.
[fireworks exploding]
Not to mention, I'm being paired up
with the man I already called dibs on.
[chuckles] I'll gladly accept.
You say that like it's nothing.
Do you even know me that well?
I've dated my fair share of guys from
the most prestigious families in Korea.
Right off the bat, it's a barrage of brags
about money, stocks, and connections.
They're all so boring.
But Gong Ji-hyeok is a bit different.
His eyes light up
when he pursues his path.
So sexy. [giggling]
That…
Never mind. Forget it.
[Da-rim sighs]
[sirens wailing in distance]
[exhales sharply]
[Seon-u] What are you doing here?
[Da-rim] Hey.
The announcement is today.
Seeing that they haven't called me yet,
I probably didn't get it, right?
You don't know that.
Just have some patience.
[groans] I bombed that interview.
I think I went overboard
and overcompensated.
[exhales sharply, grunts]
-Hey, Da-rim.
-Yeah?
Do you remember?
Remember what?
When the big guys at our school
would tease me about not having a mom,
you'd fight them on my behalf
and console me.
What about it?
Back then, I couldn't even think
about fighting back
because I was terrified
about how big they were,
but you never gave in.
You fought them until the end.
[sniffles] Did I?
[Seon-u] You did.
To me…
you're awesome.
Well, I know you might have
your moments of being a loser,
but I also know you'll go back
to being awesome in no time.
What's wrong with you?
All right.
Let's go now.
I'll make you something tasty.
-[grunts]
-Thanks.
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
Yes, I'm Go Da-rim.
Yes, I understand.
Thank you so much.
Thank you!
-[whispers] What happened?
-Seon-u!
I got the job!
[both cheering]
This is unbelievable!
[Myeong-sun grunts]
[stammers] You scared me.
Sorry.
What are you doing here?
Didn't you say
today was your first day at work?
You told me it was your dream to see me
get a job and go to work in the morning.
That's why I'm here.
Here. Take it all in.
[clears throat]
Hello. I'm Go Da-rim, the new hire.
-[giggles]
-Don't fool around.
Be sure to listen
to your senior colleagues.
Do everything with integrity.
Got it?
With integrity…
Of course I will.
You probably skipped breakfast.
Hold on.
At least have some of this on your way.
You need a full stomach to work.
[Da-rim] Mom.
I'll do whatever I must
to get through this six-month internship
and secure a full-time position.
Just wait and see. Okay?
You're going to do great.
-Hmm. [chuckles]
-Hmm.
Wait, what time does work start?
Oh, right.
-Don't forget this.
-Okay. I need to get going.
-Chew thoroughly when you eat.
-Okay.
-All right, Mom. I'll call you.
-Okay. Go.
-Go.
-I'm going.
Go Da-rim.
Starting today, you're a married woman.
You have a husband and a 6-year-old kid.
You must never forget that
under any circumstances.
[exhales sharply]
[sighs]
You can do this.
Hmm. I'm not just saying this
because he's my son,
but he's exceptionally bright,
so I'm sure he'll be an asset.
Please help him out.
[employees] Yes, sir.
[coworker 1] You all skipped breakfast,
right? Here, have some.
Ta-da! [laughs]
I steamed glutinous rice cakes
and sweet potatoes.
Here.
-[coworker 2] Thank you.
-[coworker 1] You're welcome. [chuckles]
-[sniffs] What's that smell?
-[sniffs]
Oh no, my radish water kimchi.
I told that damn man to screw it on tight.
-He's so useless. I'm so sick of him.
-Here, take this.
[laughs] I'm talking about
the man I live with.
But are we allowed to eat
stuff like this in the office?
Why not? Everyone eats and poops.
-[coworker 1 laughs]
-[stammers]
I guess you're right.
[coworker 3] Oh my.
What is that?
This is unbelievable.
I absolutely love sweet potatoes.
My goodness. Did you bring these?
Try some. They're out of this world.
Oh my, golden sweet potatoes!
[both giggling]
-You have to try some.
-Oh…
You two must be friends.
-[both] No, we've just met.
-What?
-[coworker 1] Who cares?
-[coworker 3] But you're my type of girl.
-So are you.
-[employee] Listen up.
Everyone, the director
and the new team leader…
[sniffs] What's that smell?
Did someone make kimchi in the office?
There's no kimchi, but we have something
that goes perfectly with it.
Golden sweet potatoes.
[employee stammers]
-[footsteps approaching]
-Here they come.
-[coworker clears throat]
-Say hello.
-Hello.
-Hello.
[tense music playing]
[dramatic rock music playing]
Now,
let me introduce
the leader of the Mother TF Team.
Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok.
[Da-rim] Team leader?
This is a TF team comprised of mothers
with children under 6 years old.
[Ji-hyeok] "Mothers"?
[Ji-hyeok sighs]
[Ji-hye] The Mother TF
was created under special orders
from the chairman with high expectations.
After six months,
we're looking to offer permanent positions
based on achievement.
So please, give it your all.
-Of course!
-I look forward to working with you.
-[coworker] I'll do my very best.
-[Ji-hyeok sighs]
[Ji-hye] Mr. Gong,
would you like to say a few words?
Mr. Gong, please say a few words
to the team.
-Right.
-[Gyeong-min chuckles]
So, are you saying
everyone here is married
with a kid at home?
Every single one of you?
[Ji-hye] Yes, that was a job requirement.
I'm sure at first glance,
we may all look like single young ladies.
But surprisingly enough,
we are indeed all mothers with children.
-[coworker 3 giggles]
-I actually have three kids.
[chuckles]
-You there.
-[gasps]
-What about you?
-Me?
I…
Of course I do.
I have a child.
[Ji-hyeok] I see.
[all laughing]
It appears Mr. Gong
is in quite a jovial mood today.
Mr. Ma, I believe we have
welcome gifts for the new hires.
-Grab them from the general affairs team.
-Yes.
No! I can go and get them.
What's going on?
Why is that man here?
He said he was a consultant
with his own business!
[inhales sharply, groans]
This is just driving me crazy!
[sighs, grunts]
[screams]
Your husband is the same age as you,
and your son is 6.
You wrote on your application
in great detail
that you wish to utilize
your motherhood know-how
to realize your once forgotten potential.
Is that correct?
-I'm sorry.
-"Sorry"?
You're sorry?
[scoffs]
[chuckling]
I'm beyond speechless.
[exhales sharply]
Tell me.
Why did you tell me
you didn't have a boyfriend?
What? When did I…
[Da-rim] Yeah, I lost my mind.
That's not all.
I also have no money,
no boyfriend, and no dad.
So what?
Technically, I don't have a boyfriend.
I have a husband.
You can't be serious.
[scoffs]
What's your deal?
You have a kid and a husband,
and you kissed…
[in English] Okay.
Okay!
[in Korean] Putting that aside,
why did you agree to our date?
That day, we almost…
We almost…
What were you even thinking?
You see, the thing is…
After a fight with my husband,
I went to Jeju in a fit of rage.
It had been a while
since I'd gone on a trip without my kid,
so I got excited.
And before I knew it,
I had been swept up
by the thrill of the moment, and…
If I'm being honest,
I've been a hermit for the last few years.
Family issues basically pushed me
into taking this trip as well.
So, the "family issues" you mentioned
were marital quarrels?
And you were a "hermit"
-because of child rearing?
-Yes, that's right.
I must've suffered
some sort of temporary insanity in Jeju.
I see.
So that's why you ran away.
I guess the bed felt too real, huh?
-Was that it? Was it?
-[whimpers]
[person] Who are you people?
You can't just come up here.
Go downstairs now.
Okay. Sorry!
He's telling us to go down.
[groans]
Are you sure about these?
Has my discerning eye ever led you astray?
Just wait a year.
They'll be worth ten times as much.
Hello, Father.
Why are you so busy?
[Ha-yeong] I apologize.
I was at a meeting
for my upcoming photography exhibit--
Will that make any money?
Uh, it'll be a warm invitation
to the general public--
Why invite them in?
Is this some neighborhood corner shop
open to anyone and everyone?
Just behave yourself and get married.
[Ha-yeong's father sighs]
[sighs]
So far, Kim Seon-u's work
seems to have the most mass appeal.
Is he still unreachable?
We actually managed to reach him
this morning.
What did he say?
He turned us down without hesitation.
He's busy running his baby studio
and isn't interested in creative work.
[sighs]
Send me his address.
[assistant 2] Sure.
-[coworker gasps]
-[Gyeong-min] There.
Oh my.
Now it really feels like I'm working here.
Oh no. Jin-hui, are you crying?
After just being referred to
as "Eun-sang's mom" for so long,
seeing my name "Jang Jin-hui"
just makes me…
I'm getting emotional
seeing it printed like this.
Right, Da-rim?
See? This just proves my point.
She has completely forgotten her own name.
-Ms. Go Da-rim.
-Yes?
What did you say?
We were talking about
how our IDs make us feel.
Right.
I'm happy, very happy.
I can't even describe
how desperately I wanted this.
Should we take a picture to commemorate
the reclaiming of our names?
-[exclaims]
-[Gyeong-min] That's a great idea.
-I'll take it for you.
-Yes, please.
Thank you very much, Mr. Kang.
[Gyeong-min] One, two, three.
-[camera shutter clicks]
-[Jin-hui] One more.
Mr. Gong!
Goodness, Mr. Gong!
We're taking pictures. You should join us.
-Come on, let's take one together.
-Please?
-[Jin-hui] Come on. Please.
-[coworker giggles]
Forget pictures.
Let me say this as the team leader.
I conducted a complete assessment
of your abilities
through your resumes and interviews.
That's to say,
I don't expect a single thing
from any of you.
Eat, hang out, relax, kill time,
or whatever for the next six months.
However, just make sure
not to
bother me.
That's all.
Excuse me.
What's wrong with him?
Is he having a bad day?
[Jin-hui] Why complain?
-We can do anything we want.
-[door closes]
-Isn't this great news for us?
-[Da-rim sighs]
No.
What's gotten into him?
JUN BABY STUDIO
Is this it?
[Seon-u] All right, look over here.
That's it.
-[camera shutter clicks]
-That's nice.
Look over here.
You're doing great.
-[clears throat]
-My goodness, you look like a prince.
Over here, Jae-hui.
[exclaiming]
-[giggles]
-[Seon-u] All right, Jae-hui.
Should we play with the dinosaur now?
Roar for me like this. Can you do that?
Okay, here comes the dinosaur.
Here it comes.
[roars]
Maybe something like this?
Or… [roars]
Like this?
[footsteps approaching]
[Ha-yeong sighs]
[clicks tongue, exhales sharply]
Can I help you?
I'm Deputy Director Yu Ha-yeong
of Taeyu Art Hall.
Ah.
Why don't we talk inside?
No, please sit.
The weather's nice.
You must've waited long.
Well, I showed up unannounced.
And I wasn't bored at all.
I was busy watching you.
-Pardon?
-Earlier, you were like…
[imitates roar, chuckles]
-What brings you here today?
-Oh, right.
Well…
I'm here because of this piece.
She looks so happy.
I grew envious of her,
and I grew really curious
about the photographer behind the camera.
But I figured it out as soon as I saw you.
This is your girlfriend, right?
You can tell by her eyes
that she's obviously very loved.
I'd like to feature this as the main piece
of our upcoming exhibition.
-I'm not interested.
-Why not?
[Ha-yeong gasps]
Did you two break up?
Don't worry about that.
We'll take care of everything.
We'll reach out to your ex
and get her permission.
-If you just give me her number--
-No.
You can't get her permission,
and I don't know her number either.
It sounds like it was a bad breakup.
Why? What was it?
[sighs]
Tell me. What happened?
All right.
Then, do you have any other pieces
besides this one?
I don't.
As you can see, I'm busy making a living.
I'm sorry to say this
when you came all this way.
[chuckles]
I'm certain this will be
a great opportunity for you--
I have somewhere to be.
Okay.
Wait, hold on. [clears throat]
If, by any chance,
you change your mind, call me.
The one thing I can guarantee
is that we'll treat you
with the utmost respect and courtesy
as an artist.
-Oh my. Tapping this is pretty fun.
-[laughing]
Do you smell the air of freedom?
Clocking out for the day feels nice,
doesn't it?
[coworker] What's there to be happy about?
We clock out here and clock in at home.
I'm already tired.
Don't you agree?
Pardon?
Are you okay?
[stammers]
Just thinking about cleaning
and making dinner has her out of it.
You're totally right!
-[coworker] Pull yourself together.
-[chuckles]
Right. You're so right.
I have to go this way.
-I'll say goodbye here. See you tomorrow.
-All right.
-Okay. Good work today.
-Bye.
-See you tomorrow.
-[Jin-hui] What are you making for dinner?
-[coworker] Whatever we have in the house.
-[groans]
[tense music playing]
[inhales sharply]
[Da-rim] I sincerely apologize.
You can curse me out, and I won't refute.
-[sighs]
-Listen.
I know this sounds shameless,
but could you possibly keep
what happened in Jeju a secret?
That's a given.
That's a relief.
Thank you so much.
I was terrified the whole day
for no reason, and--
Because you'll quit tomorrow.
Sorry?
Do you expect me to work with someone
who has deceived and manipulated me?
[exhales sharply]
You must take responsibility
for your actions.
There's nothing more to discuss.
Hand in your resignation.
-By tomorrow morning.
-[breathes shakily]
[stammers] Mr. Gong!
Hold on, Mr. Gong.
Wait. Just a second.
Sorry about that.
I completely understand that you're mad,
but I can't resign.
I'm in a situation
where I need to make money.
You do whatever you want…
and ask for my understanding?
Does that make sense?
Do you know how worried I was?
I didn't know if you were being chased
or had gotten into some sort of accident.
Do you know how hard I searched for you?
You searched?
[stammers] For me?
Forget all that.
Just hand in your resignation by tomorrow.
[Ji-hye]
This is a TF team comprised of mothers
with children under 6 years old.
So, are you saying
everyone here is married
with a kid at home?
Of course I do. I have a child.
[sighs]
Geez, you're sighing
like the world is ending.
Who drinks alone
to celebrate their first day of work?
How did you know to come here?
I just had a feeling you'd be here.
-Here you go.
-Hello.
You seemed down all day at work.
Did something happen?
Look at you.
I guess something did happen.
You know,
the woman from Jeju Island?
Oh, your dynamite kiss?
Did you find her?
It turns out she's married.
What?
She's married?
She also has a son. [breathes shakily]
[stammers] A son?
That's insane.
What kind of woman does that?
Ji-hyeok, just drink this
and forget about the whole thing.
[sighs]
[smacks lips] I should.
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
[Ji-hyeok] Do you know how worried I was?
I didn't know if you were being chased
or had gotten into some sort of accident.
Do you know how hard I searched for you?
[sighs]
I was the one who messed up
in the first place.
I just got punished, that's all.
[melancholy music playing]
[Myeong-sun]
At least have some of this on your way.
You need a full stomach to work.
Mom…
Yeah.
I need to think about my mom first.
Embarrassment? Awkwardness?
Who cares about any of that?
I can endure it all.
[breathing heavily]
[coworker humming]
My goodness! You're here, Mr. Gong!
-Good morning, Mr. Gong.
-Hello.
-He's saying hi to just one person.
-[Jin-hui] Let's get back to work.
[computer beeps]
[Ji-hyeok] Ms. Go Da-rim.
Bring what we discussed yesterday
to my office.
[breathing heavily]
For your morning coffee,
I prepared an iced Americano.
I don't believe this is what I asked for.
[Da-rim] Plan A.
Mr. Gong, I beg you.
Please allow me to work here.
I have nowhere else to go,
and I worked hard to get in here.
Could you possibly
just let it all slide this one time?
Are you kidding me right now?
What I mean is…
We should separate
our professional and personal lives.
Let's be honest.
-We weren't anything serious anyway.
-[chuckling]
Anyone could make such a mistake
as they make their way through life.
Let's just consider it a sort of accident,
shake it off, and forget about it.
What do you say?
"A mistake."
"A sort of accident."
Yes.
"Just shake it off and forget it"?
[exclaims]
I guess things in life
are always that easy for you.
How commendable.
[Da-rim] It's not working.
All right, Plan B.
Oh my. Then, by any chance,
are you doing this
because our kiss was so unforgettable?
[chokes, coughs]
-What did you say?
-You are. I'm right. That's it.
I totally understand.
It's completely understandable.
You see, I have a bit of expertise
when it comes to kissing.
I unintentionally encounter
such predicaments on occasion. [chuckles]
Have you lost your mind?
Are you on something?
Is that it?
If it's not that…
I know it's difficult,
but please let it go.
In turn, I'll work really hard.
I'll do whatever you say
as long as it's not a resignation.
I swear.
-I…
-Yes?
-I…
-Yes?
I find your very existence uncomfortable.
I'm done with your nonsense.
Get lost.
[gasps]
I refuse to get lost!
-You refuse?
-No! I won't get lost.
Just go ahead and fire me if you want.
But on what grounds?
"I had a mind-blowing kiss
with this woman in Jeju."
Will you cite that? [scoffs]
[Ji-hyeok breathing shakily]
TEAM LEADER GONG JI-HYEOK
[sighs]
[inhales sharply, sighs]
This is how you're going to play it, huh?
[employee] Team Leader Kim Seung-gyu.
This is Team Leader Gong Ji-hyeok
of the Mother TF Team.
Nice to meet you.
These are the new products
we thoroughly prepared for this season.
Before they're released,
we were hoping for the Mother TF
to review them for us.
The products feature--
[Ji-hyeok] That won't be necessary.
They'll know once they try them.
Pack them up. Let's go.
[chuckles] Mr. Gong.
What?
Use your words. What?
[laughs]
He just has a funny way with words.
Sir, the lab just reached out regarding
the bottle boiling sterilization test.
-They can't do it this week.
-Ji-hyeok, we're just getting started.
Then we'll need to find an external lab.
It'll require five all-nighters.
Who would agree to that
on such short notice?
Five all-nighters?
I'll do whatever you say as long
as it's not a resignation. I swear.
[playful music playing]
[chuckles]
Us!
My goodness. [chuckles]
We'll do it.
[Seung-gyu] Pardon?
Just trust us and leave it to us.
We can do an incredible job.
[laughs]
[employee] Man, Mr. Gong is quite
an ambitious one.
The development team was in trouble,
and he stepped forward
and said, "We'll do it!" [chuckles]
I guess he's trying to make a big impact
by doing something major.
[clears throat]
Mr. Ma.
You'll be working late tonight.
[suspenseful music playing]
[coughs]
So you're saying
I need to dip baby bottles
in boiling water
for five whole days straight?
That's right. We're testing
to see if the bottles shrink
when sterilized in boiling water.
For 30 seconds, every 30 minutes.
180 times in total.
Be sure to promptly record
any changes in height,
weight, and circumference.
But why do we need to do that out here?
There's no lab available at the moment.
And we can't just do it
in any room. [chuckles]
It's a fire hazard.
Then, what about at night?
I won't have to do it alone, right?
Why? You can't do it?
[inhales] Didn't you say you'd do anything
as long as it wasn't a resignation?
Right.
That could've been a lie as well.
No, I meant that.
But this is a bit…
It's just one lie after another with you.
If you can't do it,
then just hand in your resignation
and leave.
[gasps]
No, wait. I'll do it.
[exhales] All this over a measly kiss.
What was that?
[gasps]
I mean, it's true.
How could a measly kiss
warrant such retaliation?
Just think of it as having played
a few games of ping-pong with a stranger.
[chuckles]
-Ping-pong?
-Yeah.
Oh, I see.
If it's no big deal at all,
then how about
another game of ping-pong here?
Well?
Should I serve first?
That's not what I meant.
What's the matter? It's no big deal.
Ping-pong.
Ping-pong.
Does it look like I'm doing all this
because of a kiss?
You need to get a grip,
Jun's mom.
[exhales]
Please get back safely.
[playful music playing]
[exhales]
[sighs]
[gulping]
[exhales]
What? Ping-pong? [chuckles]
Ping-pong?
Ping-pong, my ass. [breaths heavily]
[inhales] How could she compare that
to ping-pong?
[exhales] Come on.
You expected as much.
I should be thankful
that he's letting me stay.
Beggars can't be choosers.
[inhales, exhales]
[coughs]
[hopeful music plays]
Ah.
[grunts]
24 HOURS LATER
It's been hours. How is she still awake?
You think I'll quit over this?
Let's see who wins. [breaths heavily]
[yawning]
36 HOURS LATER
[inhales, grunts]
This is just pure torture.
Why the hell did I have to kiss him?
Ah.
[sniffles]
Maybe just a short nap.
[grunts, yawns]
[snoring]
TEAM MEMBER GO DA-RIM
COMPLETED THE 22ND CYCLE
AT 0100 HOURS, MR. GONG!
[scoffs] I bet she's dozing off right now.
Go Da-rim.
You're fired for neglect of duty.
[tires squeal]
[breathes heavily]
[suspenseful music playing]
Go Da-rim! [panting]
Come out!
[fire crackling]
[coughs]
Come out now!
[panting]
[breathing heavily]
[breathing heavily]
[hopeful music playing]
Mr. Gong, are you okay?
What happened-- [grunts]
[Ji-hyeok whimpers]
Thank goodness.
Were you worried about me?
[Ji-hyeok whimpers]
I thought something terrible had happened!
This… [panting]
It's such a hassle to deal with
a workers' compensation claim.
Right, workers' compensation claim.
[chuckles]
Where did you go after starting a fire?
I stepped away for a moment
to go to the bathroom.
I didn't know either.
When did all this happen?
I can't have someone
who's so careless and reckless
on my team.
Take responsibility and leave.
[piano playing]
Oh. That's nonsense.
Listen.
I didn't sleep a wink
and checked for thermal shrinkage
every hour on the dot.
[inhales] I only went to the bathroom
because I couldn't hold it in any longer.
[breathing heavily]
You agreed to take on this task.
Are you trying to brag
about carrying it out?
I am.
I did say I'd do it.
[exhales] But you know,
is it normal to assign
a task that requires
five all-nighters to just one person?
Not to mention,
what was I supposed to do to prevent
the wind from blowing sparks?
I refuse to leave.
You can leave.
Is that so?
Then I'll leave.
[stutters, whimpers]
Wait, take your…
Hm?
[Da-rim] I've already found my luck.
You, Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok.
[somber music playing]
[exhales]
[Ma] She was one tenacious cookie.
She just stayed
right in front of that fire
and carried on.
If I just had one person like that
on my marketing team, we would…
[grunts]
Did I ask you to go and assess
his team member's performance?
My apologies.
What about what I asked?
Oh, about that…
[playful music playing]
I need to keep going.
If I put out the fire,
it's over. [chuckles]
[fire crackling]
Who the hell is that at this hour?
[Ma] Mr. Gong just had to show up
at that very moment.
My apologies.
We at least confirmed one thing.
Pardon?
He went to check on the progress
at that hour?
Pretty ambitious, Gong Ji-hyeok.
TEAM LEADER GONG JI-HYEOK
Mr. Kang, can I see you for a moment?
Is Mr. Gong not coming in today?
No, he said he won't be in.
Is he sick?
I'm not sure.
He didn't tell me why.
[exhales]
[exhales]
How could he actually not show up?
What if he gets fired?
He won't get fired.
-Sorry?
-He can't get fired.
That's why he just skips work
whenever he feels like it.
Do you know why?
Why?
Mr. Gong is the son
-of the chairman of our company.
-[coworker 1] Really?
[coworker 2] I became besties
with the cleaning ladies,
and they said
he really is the chairman's son.
Ji-hyeok.
You scared me. [chuckles]
You were there?
I thought the flowers
were talking. [chuckles]
What are you doing here?
Shouldn't you be at the office right now?
I played hooky.
[both chuckle]
I wanted to hang out with you.
It's way too soon for that.
You should learn all you can now
if you're going to take over
the business later.
You're smart
because you take after your dad.
I'm sure you'll do well.
Why would I take after that man?
[somber music playing]
[whimpering]
I'm only going to take after you.
Okay?
I…
[chuckles]
I don't want you to take after me.
You should live differently from me.
Happily.
So the team leader who's been
ragging on you is the chairman's son?
Yeah. It's just one hurdle after another.
I don't think so.
What do you mean?
Business owners
can forgive even the most annoying,
pain-in-the-ass employee
if they're good at their jobs.
They can never fire an employee
who makes them a lot of money.
Therefore, you just need to
be good at your job.
-Problem solved.
-Really?
All can be forgiven
if I'm just good at my job?
Yeah. That's a principle of capitalism.
But why is he already ragging on you
when you've only just started?
[chuckles]
[exhales]
I don't like that.
[suspenseful music playing]
-Stop. Hold on.
-What's wrong with you?
-Hold on.
-Move!
-No!
-Hey!
What's wrong with you?
Da-rim?
-Oh my!
-Da-rim!
Oh my gosh!
Do you live in this neighborhood?
-My gosh, hi!
-No way!
-Does that make us neighborhood buddies?
-Totally!
And is this handsome gentleman
your dear husband?
-Oh, I'm not--
-Yes! [chuckles]
He's my husband.
Babe, say hello.
This is Jang Jin-hui,
my colleague from the same intake.
[chuckles]
[Seon-u] Have you lost your mind?
I'm sorry. I really am.
Just help me out for six months
until I become a full-time employee.
After six months,
I'll tell them I got a divorce.
Isn't this fraud?
I know, yeah.
[exhales] You've got to be kidding me.
I promise I won't cause you any trouble.
I mean, it's not like you'll ever
see someone from my office.
-I just…
-Uh…
I just did.
[grunts]
[softly] This is insane.
My dear friend.
Just pretend to be my husband
for six months.
Good morning…
[exhales]
Why do you all look so down?
What's the point of working
if the team will disappear soon?
Pardon? What do you mean?
[Jin-hui] According to the rumors,
our team was created just for show
so the chairman's son
would have a position in the company.
That's why it doesn't matter
if Mr. Gong shows up or not.
Our team could disappear
or mess up royally.
None of it matters.
I did think it was weird
that the one job requirement
was having a kid. [chuckles]
What good will sighing do?
We should start looking for another job.
Guys, those are just still rumors
at the end of the day.
I mean, even if they are true,
we still have six whole months.
What does that change?
Are you just going to let people
look down on you?
Without even putting up a fight?
If we can show them how capable we are,
would they still fire us?
Mm-mmm. Mm-mmm.
I don't think so.
No business owner
will fire a hardworking employee
who makes them money.
We'll show them through results.
We'll make them want to keep us.
Got it?
[upbeat music plays]
You know what? Screw it.
Before I'm forced out,
I'll show them a piece of what I got.
Mmm.
I, too, can't quit like this
because I'll die of embarrassment
-from my husband and in-laws.
-Exactly.
Let's see it through.
-Yeah.
-Okay.
In the spirit of that,
should we do a cheer?
-Okay, bring it in.
-Bring it in.
-Bring it in.
-Bring it in.
[in English]
I say, "Mother." You say, "TF." Okay?
-Yes!
-Okay!
Mother.
[all cheering] TF!
[hopeful music playing]
-[in Korean] Oh, 25.
A, yes.
-One…
-Great.
Two…
Three.
I'm clocking out.
I'm heading out first, okay?
STABLE FLOW RATE AND VELOCITY…
-Late-night snack delivery.
-Oh my.
[all cheering]
NATURAL BEBE NEW BABY BOTTLE
PRODUCT MONITORING REPOR
[all cheering]
We did it!
-We're done!
-[Gyeong-min] Well done, seriously.
I was so moved.
You all worked so hard. [chuckles]
I almost really died.
No more all-nighters for me, ever.
I filled out the empty spaces
and all… [chuckles]
…but I don't know if any of it is right.
We all did our very best.
Mr. Gong has to approve it first anyway.
He'll tell us if something is wrong.
[coworker] Oh, right.
But he never shows up for work.
What are we going to do?
[Gyeong-min] Don't worry.
I'll run over
and get him to sign off on it.
You have to hand-deliver it?
That's how chairmen's sons are.
I just hope he does it on time.
[Gyeong-min] Excuse me for a second.
Yes, ma'am?
[stutters] Right now?
I'll be right up. Okay.
What should we do?
The director is asking to see me.
What about our report?
I'll go and get him to sign off on it.
You should go.
Would you do that for me?
Sure.
Where is he right now?
[Da-rim] I've already found my luck.
You, Mr. Gong Ji-hyeok.
Could you possibly keep
what happened in Jeju a secret?
We weren't anything serious anyway.
Anyone could make such a mistake
as they make their way through life.
Just consider it a sort of accident,
shake it off, and forget about it.
[panting]
So you're going to shamelessly
just stick it out, huh?
[scoffs] Then again,
that was always your forte.
If you need something,
you're willing to link arms
with a strange man,
kiss him,
go on a date with him,
and even go to bed with him
without batting an eye
or an inkling of shame.
I see work is no different for you.
You know how to make good use
of your talents in many ways.
Yes, I did make good use of them.
And I plan on making
even more use of them from now on.
Unlike someone who's the chairman's son,
I don't have the luxury
to skip work and slack off.
[inhales] I'm not some brat
born into cushy privilege
who never worries about making ends meet.
What?
What do you know about me?
How dare you talk--
I know a thing or two.
At the very least,
I know you'd abandon your team
and skip work if you just feel like it.
I'm well aware
that you're an irresponsible team leader.
Then you must also know why I skip work.
If you're that worried
about your team members…
you should resign and leave.
That way, I can also return
to where I belong.
It's quite simple.
Will this…
be enough?
[somber music playing]
[exhales]
I'll gladly accept
all the rage you feel toward me.
But the others on the team
have done nothing wrong.
This report
is the result of us running around
and putting our heads together.
For them, this job and this report
are their livelihoods and lifelines.
[inhales] So please, just take a look.
Please.
Is that so?
[whimpers]
Then why don't you prove to me
that this is indeed…
your lifeline?
[mournful music plays]
[panting]
No, no.
[panting]
[coughs]
[gasping]
[panting]
DYNAMITE KISS
[Seon-u] Who the hell are you?
[Ji-hyeok] I'm her boss.
And who the hell are you?
-I'm her husband.
-Don't tell me you're jealous.
Seeing your perfectly fine husband
just pissed me off even more.
[Da-rim] I didn't sleep a wink last night.
I wanted it to look sexy.
[screams]
[exhales]
This won't do.
We'll have to put them in the spotlight.
A live commerce? Today?
[screams]
What's wrong?
[crying, grunting]
[Ma] Ms. Go! Are you really a mom?
Look at the mess you made
because you couldn't change a mere diaper!
[Ji-hyeok] Ms. Go is a member of my team.
If anyone is going to scold her
and take responsibility for her,
it'll be me.
Subtitle translation by: Justin S. Kim