Typhoon Family (2025) s01e03 Episode Script
Moonlight in Seoul
1
[theme song playing]
TYPHOON FAMILY
[panting]
Hey! Move aside!
We cannot
deliver those to Daebang Textile!
[honking]
[line ringing]
[fax machine beeping]
[beeping rapidly]
[man] Sorry to keep you waiting.
Uh, things will get busy later,
so why don't you stamp here first?
[Mi-seon] Sorry.
Can I use the restroom?
Oh, it's out the door to your right.
-I'll be right back.
-Sure.
[tires screeching]
Let's move!
[protestors] Let's go!
-Come on!
-Let's go, everyone!
Let's defend our workplace!
[protestors clamoring]
-[man] Protect our workplace!
-[protestors] Protect our workplace!
[man] Protect our workplace!
[protestors chanting]
Protect our workplace!
[chanting continues]
Protect our workplace!
Come this way!
DON'T SHUT DOWN THE COMPANY
PAY OUR WAGES
FACTORY SHUTS DOWN
LETTER OF APPEAL
[dramatic music playing]
[engine starts]
[gear engages]
[engine revving]
[breathing heavily]
I'm not scared.
I'm not scared at all.
[dramatic music continues]
[Mi-seon shouts] Wait!
[brakes screeching]
[Mi-seon] Tae-poong!
[energetic rock music playing]
Wait!
Hold on, Mr. Kang!
Just wait a minute!
[panting] Why are you lying down?
Did you
send the fax?
No, I didn't. Look at this.
[panting]
My gosh.
Get up.
-Don't just lie there.
-[grunts] Okay.
[music ends]
[Ma-jin] That darn boss tried to run off
with the goods without paying.
[driver] What now?
[sighs, chuckles nervously]
You should go back.
-You must all be exhausted.
-We're just doing our job, aren't we?
-Do you have a place to store these?
-Come on, this isn't our first rodeo.
We'll get a warehouse ready
and cover your travel expenses.
You should go before it's too late.
-Grab the cancellation documents.
-Okay.
You should go back with him, Tae-poong.
I'll call the office
and ask them to look for a warehouse.
-All right.
-[driver] Good.
Start your engines, guys.
-We've got a long way to go.
-[Ma-jin] Take care.
Tae-poong.
-Yes?
-Those guys, especially Mr. Baek…
-They're veterans in this field.
-Veterans?
[truck engines starting]
Nothing gets past them.
I see.
I'll figure out the warehouse somehow.
When you get to Incheon,
be sure to buy us some time.
Got it.
[Baek] Get some sleep.
-It's okay. I'm not sleepy.
-I doubt that.
Riding in a huge truck
makes everyone sleepy.
We're just used to it.
Take this.
What's your name?
I'm Kang Tae-poong.
-"Tae-poong"?
-Yes.
-Who names their kid that?
-My dad.
It's a nice name.
It leaves a strong impression.
Weren't you scared earlier?
I was.
But why did you do that?
If this goes wrong,
I heard our company could go under.
Is your company
more important than your life?
It's worth 26 years of my dad's life.
I gave it to you for a reason.
-You can have it.
-Thank you.
Ah!
[Tae-poong exhales]
TYPHOON TRADING
[Seon-taek] Yes, two warehouses.
-We know, but this was sudden for us too.
-Do you have a spare warehouse?
-The goods are on their way.
-We need those warehouses, sir.
I'm Thong-jung from French Literature.
Do you remember me?
I was wondering
if I could ask you for a favor.
[man on phone]
Who rents out a warehouse on credit?
You need to pay upfront.
Your company should know better.
I'm disappointed, sir.
You're acting different
just because Mr. Kang isn't here.
We've got three containers of fabric
on the way.
[man on phone] I can't find a warehouse
in the middle of the night.
Companies are going bankrupt
left and right these days.
Can you please help just this once?
-Did it work, Mr. Koo?
-I've asked banks and loan companies.
No one will give us any money.
I'm well aware
that everyone is struggling right now.
Couldn't you find a way somehow?
-[man yelling] Open up!
-[protestors shouting angrily]
They know the boss is back at the company.
[man 1] Show responsibility!
[man 2] Show responsibility!
CONTRACT TERMINATION AGREEMEN
-Here you go.
-Thank you.
-I'm sorry.
-We're the ones who are sorry.
More importantly,
how will you get out of here?
[man] Let's go!
[angry shouting continues]
PROTECT OUR FACTORY
-Let's go!
-Come on!
After them!
[man 1] Unload the goods.
-[man 2] Hurry up!
-Please, wait.
Please listen to me.
-Come on!
-Can you please stop and listen?
-[man 3] Step aside.
-[Tae-poong] Sir! Please, wait.
We're looking into it.
Please give me more time.
Forget it.
-Stop fooling around.
-You can't just unload it like this.
-Come on.
-[man 4] Yes, sir.
What are you going to do with it?
-Hold on for a bit.
-Why should we?
He's been wasting our time
for an hour now.
-You said you'll get a warehouse.
-Kang Tae-poong.
-Have they called you?
-Wait a minute.
Can you please keep this
in your truck for a few days?
-Please? At least until tomorrow.
-What kind of nonsense is that?
Give us our return fee right now.
I will.
I promise I will. Don't throw them!
Do you know
how expensive these are? Stop it!
[truck honks]
[honking]
[tires screech]
[grunts in pain]
-[groans, sighs]
-[footsteps approaching]
-Are you okay?
-[truck driver] Are you nuts?
Why did you jump on the road?
Are you crazy?
We're sorry, okay? Just go.
[truck door slams]
[Baek] Here's the deal, Kang Tae-poong.
Let's settle today's travel expenses
at a later time.
But we'll need to unload the goods.
I get that your situation is tough,
but those people
are barely getting by day-to-day too.
Got it? Now, get up.
-Thank you. [straining]
-Everyone's out of work these days.
-People are really struggling.
-You're right.
It must be hard for you.
You see that parking lot over there?
Those parking lots
used to be packed with trucks like ours.
[chuckles wryly]
Now they're completely empty.
Is the parking fee expensive?
What parking fee?
I told you, there's no work.
Hey, Kang Tae-poong.
[dramatic music playing]
EPISODE 3
MOONLIGHT IN SEOUL
[contestants practicing
various musical instruments]
NEW STAR MUSIC COMPETITION
[exhales nervously]
-Number 32, Mr. Wang Nam-mo.
-I'm Wang Nam-mo, Number 32.
Right now?
THE 9TH NEW STAR MUSIC COMPETITION
[plectrum clatters]
I'm sorry, my hand slipped.
-Sorry, I'm really nervous.
-It's okay. I was like you once.
Take a deep breath
and begin when you're ready.
Okay. Thank you.
[exhales deeply]
[playing mid-tempo cheerful music]
I miss you at times like these ♪
Moments when I'm all alone ♪
Even though I know you're gone ♪
I keep thinking of you ♪
Why did you leave me back then? ♪
You said you were tired of it all ♪
I guess that could be the reason ♪
But I just don't understand ♪
Lonely night, lonely night ♪
I keep remembering how you left me ♪
Lonely night, so lonely night ♪
[clock cuckooing]
The way I want to remember you ♪
[song ends]
Thank you. I'm Number 32, Wang Nam-mo.
[chuckles]
[contestants practicing
various musical instruments]
[cell phone vibrating]
[man speaking indistinctly]
Back up!
-Keep going.
-This is so heavy.
-This is some hard labor we're doing.
-Okay, let's stop.
-Pick it up.
-[both straining]
-Move it to the left.
-[groans]
How can you still get this wrong?
To the left.
Hurry up.
Don't drag it, you idiot.
-[Nam-mo sighs]
-This one's next.
-One, two, three.
-This is the last one, right, Man No. 3?
Jeez.
[both panting]
-Those birds are pissing me off!
-[seagulls squawking]
[panting] Stop yelling.
-Save your strength.
-Stop paging me.
You think this is it?
-There's more.
-Gosh.
Come on.
Don't let it go over the line.
It'll cost more if it does.
[Nam-mo] You can always pay for more.
-I don't have money.
-Really?
-Okay, then--
-[Tae-poong] Wait!
-Grab it!
-It's falling!
Crap.
Did it go over?
-[Nam-mo] This side is okay.
-Watch out!
I'm falling too.
[both laughing]
Come on.
-Grab it.
-Oh, my gosh.
-[Tae-poong] Don't step on it!
-I didn't mean to.
[Tae-poong] Why'd you step on it?
[Nam-mo straining] I can't believe
you're making me work my butt off.
Come on.
Hurry up.
One, two, three.
All right. Keep an eye on it. Okay.
-What did Tae-poong say?
-He said he put them someplace safe.
Oh.
Shouldn't we go check on it?
He said he'll take care of it,
so let's look for warehouses.
So, where is that?
What?
You didn't ask.
You didn't ask where he placed them.
-I didn't…
-[Myung-gwan] What?
I didn't ask him.
[Western movie music playing]
[wind howling]
I won't let anyone take these.
[music continues]
-[seagulls squawking]
-[wind howling]
[ship horn blaring in distance]
What's that?
[Myung-gwan shouting] Kang Tae-poong!
Tae-poong!
[panting]
Gosh, Tae-poong…
Are you okay?
My goodness.
From far away, it looked like
a scene from that movie…
The Gingko Bed.
Was it General Eun?
[shuddering] It's Hwang.
Ah.
-Yes, General Hwang.
-[Ma-jin] Gosh.
Just look at him.
Compared to the freezing cold
we're used to, this place is the equator.
I'm actually hot here.
You served in the military, right?
Where were you stationed?
-[stutters] Changwon…
-By the way, we found a place.
They lent us money on credit.
[drink pouring]
You may have heard,
but I was in the Marines.
[grunts] Batch 498.
I was seriously…
Don't even get me started.
Back then, at the sea…
You know what, forget it.
I'll just keep it to myself.
I guess you don't want any.
-Let's get a move on, guys.
-[Western movie music ends]
We have stuff to do back there.
Let's go and see.
Help him up.
-You're quite a handful.
-One, two, three.
[both straining]
[Tae-poong] My legs are asleep.
How will you get any work done like that?
-Just put the bag down.
-[Tae-poong] My legs are numb.
[Myung-gwan] Are you ready?
PYO MERCHANT MARINE
You should've told me sooner
that this happened.
Your father and I were not strangers.
[chuckles softly]
-Work hasn't been easy, has it?
-I still have no idea what I'm doing.
Work is kind of like learning to walk.
It feels shaky and uncertain at first.
Everyone else seems to be doing fine
while you're struggling not to fall
just after a few steps.
But here's the thing.
You can't learn unless you fall.
That's just how it goes.
[telephone ringing]
Hello?
Is it ready?
All right.
[exhales]
It's ready, so go check it out.
[exhales in relief]
-Gosh, thank you so much.
-Don't mention it.
We should help each other out. [chuckles]
Thank you.
This should be enough.
[exclaiming]
-Did you take a look?
-Yes, I took a good, close look.
The contract is very detailed.
-Excuse me.
-My gosh!
I suppose you don't use this often?
It's rather run-down.
[Manager Ha] We've done some repairs.
What do you mean it's run-down?
No, I mean,
the cracks in the floor are fine,
but if you look here,
not only are there cracks here,
but the ceiling
has holes everywhere, doesn't it?
Is that for ventilation?
If you look here,
even the rebar is rusted.
It looks like it could collapse.
And over there, the cracks are stacked
like Tetris blocks.
There are holes over there too.
And the window over here…
[Ma-jin exclaiming]
-Oh, Mr. Koo!
-[groaning]
[laughing] Why are you doing that
at your age?
-Why are you trying so hard?
-I'm fine.
You guys sure have a lot of complaints.
I guess you don't want the contract.
I was trying to help you people, but fine.
-Okay, I'm leaving.
-Wait, it's not like that.
Come on, Manager.
We're just really grateful,
so we wanted to use the space carefully.
But…
That's why we're checking everything.
Let's wrap this up.
-Still, this is a bit--
-[Ma-jin] Thank you.
CONTRACTOR: TYPHOON TRADING
There we go. [chuckles nervously]
-[Manager Ha] Don't make a mess.
-[Ma-jin] Thank you.
Take care.
Try to read the room, you guys!
Who else is willing to lend
on credit alone these days?
-Yeah, but still--
-Then what do you want us to do?
Should we take all the goods back?
Just keep the key safe, okay?
[both laughing]
Never mind, I don't trust you.
Give it back.
Give it here.
-[groaning] My back hurts.
-[Ma-jin snaps fingers]
Good thing we found out
Daebang went bankrupt before the delivery.
Let's try to sell at least a roll
and have ox bone stew for lunch tomorrow.
[Seon-taek]
How are we supposed to sell all that?
I heard ox bone stew
helping bones heal is just a myth.
But you know,
we almost got screwed over, didn't we?
Screws are used to secure things.
Do you have trouble speaking Korean?
Actually, I had a bad feeling about it.
-You all know about my intuition.
-[Seon-taek] Oh!
A CRAPPY INTUITION
[Seon-taek] What intuition?
You're way too slow.
-Ms. Oh.
-[Mi-seon] Yes?
-What are you looking so closely at?
-I just wanted to check it one more time.
[Myung-gwan] Every little bit adds up.
Bit by bit, it adds up.
What does that even mean? Huh?
What are you guys looking at so intently?
[Seon-taek] What is it? Let me see.
LIST OF FOOD PRODUCTS
[gasps] Why are you
looking at food products?
Are you planning to wrap
gochujang and doenjang in the fabric?
[Ma-jin] I don't know which company
you'll end up, but they'll be tortured.
You're in for a tough time.
-Ms. Oh.
-Yes?
-Could you get us all a cup of coffee?
-Sure.
-Thanks.
-Ms. Oh. I'll have a two-two-three combo.
-I'll have my regular.
-[Mi-seon] Okay.
-What about you, Ms. Cha?
-None for me.
Stop making her get coffee.
-[Mi-seon] Would you like some?
-No, thanks.
[Tae-poong muttering] Zero-three-one-four.
Eight-seven-zero-five.
[Tae-poong grunts]
-Oh!
-You scared me.
It's 11:00 p.m.
I've never worked until this late.
-Isn't that amazing?
-[chuckles softly]
I really can achieve anything.
-[gasps]
-What's wrong?
The last train.
-The last train!
-You scared me.
-Grab your bag.
-Yes, we should go.
Why do you insist on walking me home
when I can go by myself?
It's not that far.
-[dog barking in distance]
-And it's not safe these days.
-[Mi-seon] It's late. You should go home.
-[Tae-poong chuckles]
I can keep going.
Look…
Thank you.
That day at the funeral.
What you said about sadness.
Ah.
I was talking to myself too.
I mean, I was sad
that Mr. Kang passed away,
but I had
given up on my dream.
It felt like a luxury.
What's your dream?
-You don't have to--
-To be an office worker.
Someone with duties of my own,
instead of being an assistant.
Like a trader.
-That's nice.
-Yes, it is.
-I should go. See you tomorrow.
-Okay.
-Take care.
-Get home safe.
[gentle music playing]
"From missiles to ramyeon."
It means it's the job of a salesperson
to find good products and good clients.
FROM MISSILES TO RAMYEON
TRADER
That's the skill of a trader.
-Have you heard of the UAE?
-Arab…
The desert.
They're super rich because they have oil.
But due to religious customs,
both men and women wear long clothing.
That's where traders created a plan.
Who has the best fabric?
Italy. Who has
the best processing technology?
South Korea.
When our company imports fabric from Italy
and sells it to Daebang Textile,
they reprocess it
and export it to the UAE.
How do you know all this?
I admire them.
I think traders are cool.
TRADER
A trader.
-It's cold.
-You're dripping wet.
You must be cold.
[exclaims playfully]
-You're all wet.
-Mi-seon, try this.
It's a really expensive cream.
My coworker gave it to me.
No, thanks. You use it.
-Stop it!
-Your face is a mess right now.
Fine.
-Put some on Beom.
-Good idea.
-Which one do you want, Beom?
-Put it on.
You must be freezing.
[Mi-seon] You need to change your pants.
They're wet.
Here, it's warm. I warmed it up for you.
-It's warm.
-Right?
Let's dry your hair first.
-How's your job at the department store?
-My job?
-It's not bad.
-That's good to hear.
BELLUA DEPARTMENT STORE
[manager] Let's begin the greeting.
[employees]
A bright day starts with your smile.
Good morning.
Welcome.
OH MI-HO
You there, your name tag is crooked.
Is your attitude crooked too?
What's going on?
-Where's your name tag?
-My apologies.
[manager] Good grief.
All right, keep those smiles up.
Let's start the greeting again.
[employees]
A bright day starts with your smile.
-[woman] I can't believe this.
-[man] How could this happen so suddenly?
HANJIN BANK
ULCHI BRANCH 2
[man] This is just too cruel.
[woman sobbing]
-[sighs]
-[woman] After all we've endured…
[woman sobbing] This is just unfair!
All we did was work hard.
Why are we the ones losing our jobs?
Mom!
I told you not to come.
You've worked so hard.
You're finally free after 32 years.
Thirty-two years?
[voice breaking]
Only three more years, and I…
would've gotten
the long-term service award.
[breath trembling]
[exhales]
[Nam-mo] I knew this would happen.
[sobbing]
[sighs] Gosh…
It's not your fault, Mom.
It's okay.
Cry all you want.
[continues sobbing]
My husband died when I was 30 years old…
I know.
How could this…
[weeping]
KIM EUL-NYEO
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER
I'm not crying. [weeping]
Hello, I'm Kang Tae-poong
from Typhoon Trading.
Yes.
We've imported some stunning,
multicolored fabric from Italy,
and right now, it's…
Ah. You don't want it? Got it.
-They don't want it.
-At all?
[Myung-gwan] Ms. Cha, have you
reached out to Fiori Textiles in Daegu?
I contacted them ages ago.
JUNG CHA-RAN
[line ringing]
FX services…
-Tae-poong?
-Yes?
-Have you called Pusan?
-I'm doing it now.
Hello, I'm Kang Tae-poong
from Typhoon Trading.
[woman] Hello, Typhoon Trading.
-We've imported some fabric.
-Fabric? I don't work with those anymore.
[Tae-poong] I see. Then could you
recommend us someplace else?
I heard that a lot of factories
in Daegu are going under.
-I'm sorry.
-It's all right.
Thank you for picking up our call.
I heard about Mr. Kang.
I'm sorry I couldn't make it.
Please reach out to me if you visit Pusan.
I really mean it.
To Pusan?
I will. Thank you.
[door opens]
The floor needs to be mopped, Ms. Oh.
Oh. Right away.
[Seon-taek] So, did anyone want it?
-[Tae-poong] I'll do it.
-Okay.
[Ma-jin] I wish.
Who would start a new business
at a time like this?
It's not like we just have a little.
-Ms. Oh.
-Yes?
-Get me a cup of coffee after that.
-Yes, sir.
Take your time.
-Are you okay?
-[Seon-taek] What are we going to do?
None of our clients want it.
We might actually end up losing our jobs.
At least your husband works.
I'm about to ask my old man
to pay for the baby's diapers.
Ms. Oh, are you still working on that?
Let's hurry it up.
Why does he keep asking for coffee?
[Mi-seon] Excuse me.
Why don't we return them?
I checked the contract,
and there's a clause.
But it only applies
in the case of natural disasters.
Isn't the IMF issue a natural disaster?
You can't say that.
That's a man-made disaster.
There are victims,
but no clear perpetrator.
"Come" for complete, "plea" for begging,
a "call" for help, and "lapse" for breaks.
It's a complete collapse.
We're completely ruined.
But I think this might still be possible.
The conditions are pretty strict, though.
If quantity and quality remain unchanged,
the return fee is 15%.
Honestly, 15% is a lot.
[Seon-taek] The fee's not the issue.
It's whether they'll accept it.
[Ma-jin] They probably won't.
I think…
Let's double the amount to 30%.
Then they'll accept them.
Why don't you just hand everything over?
It says here
that the exchange rate went up.
SURGE OF EXCHANGE RATES
It's not a bad idea.
The contract exchange rate was 907.5 won,
and today it's 1,823 won.
If it keeps dropping like that…
[Ma-jin] She memorized all that?
You memorized it? You're so weird, Ms. Oh.
Wait, let me calculate this.
It should be…
That's going to take forever. Here.
The exchange rate jumps 200 won one day
and drops 100 won the next.
So, let's average it out at 1,600 won.
Even after 30% fees,
we still end up with a profit.
And if they refuse the return,
we'll tell them
that we'll dump the fabric
on the market at half price.
-Hmm?
-We may face some losses,
but we need to sell the goods first.
Right.
But the value of that fabric will plummet,
and it won't rise back up.
Just like the Dutch tulips.
No one will pay 10,000 won
for something that dropped to 3,000.
It's no longer a premium item.
Don't you think so?
You think they'll risk that?
-No, they'll accept the return.
-He's quite ruthless.
-I better stay on his good side.
-[both laugh]
He's a thug.
[laughter]
But it'll be Christmas soon.
[Myung-gwan] What? Do you go to church?
You don't look very religious.
Europeans go on vacation during Christmas.
No one will be there to receive our fax.
[others] Ah!
-You're very smart, Mr. Bae.
-[chuckles]
-[Tae-poong] You're a genius.
-Episode 6 of Global Neighbors.
The one about Italy.
[Ma-jin] Yes, they don't work very hard.
And yet, they haven't been hit
with the IMF.
[Seon-taek]
We should still keep sending faxes though.
Are we working overtime?
[dial tone buzzing]
[line ringing]
[fax machine beeping]
[whirring]
[Tae-poong] Is it working?
Is it?
-Did you do it right?
-[Mi-seon] Yes.
Did they send it?
-No.
-That's not it.
We sent it.
-He's never done this.
-Just wait.
[upbeat rock song playing]
[telephone ringing]
-We got a call.
-It's here.
Hello?
-[in English] Hello?
-[exasperated sigh]
Hello? Ow!
[in Korean]
Don't pick up when there's a fax!
It was ringing.
-[computer beeping]
-[keyboard clacking]
[song continues]
[keyboard clacking]
TYPING PRACTICE
BAD-MOUTH
GAME OVER
[song continues]
[both] Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
[both] Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
Yes! I win!
There we go! [exclaims wildly]
Ah!
[Ma-jin] "I'll do whatever it takes."
"I'll get revenge on the monkey
that killed my master."
What kind of story is this?
It's quite old-fashioned.
Are you keeping an eye on the fax?
You're always reading that.
That's why you're always sleepy.
Don't take your eyes off the fax machine.
You're closer to it.
"I'm not falling
for your nonsense anymore."
Your attitude is horrible.
-"You fool."
-[laughs]
"I'll teach you a lesson."
Let me see.
This character's surprising.
-Look.
-Right.
I'm reading it.
-I almost got the wrong idea.
-[chuckles]
Anyway, don't doze off.
Keep an eye on the fax.
-[song ends]
-[Seon-taek] Let's go home, everyone.
[Ma-jin] He's so dramatic.
-Is he still breathing?
-Yes, he is.
Let him sleep.
He's always pulling all-nighters.
[Song-jung yelps]
Why did you turn the lights off?
Ms. Oh's still here.
-Good night, Ms. Oh.
-Take care.
[door closes]
-[gasps]
-[mid-tempo cheerful pop song playing]
[hesitating] Tae-poong?
[gasps]
[Tae-poong groans sleepily]
-[telephone rings]
-[Tae-poong grunts]
-[fax machine beeps]
-[Mi-seon, nervously] We got a fax.
-What?
-Get up.
-We got a fax?
-Yes.
[Song-jung in English] "We have carefully
reviewed your recent proposal."
[in Korean]
"We've carefully reviewed your proposal."
[in English] "We're aware
of the IMF-related economic situation
currently affecting Korea."
[in Korean] "We're well-aware
of the IMF issue in Korea."
[in English] "And we understand this…"
[sobs]
[in Korean] I can't read it.
What's wrong? Is your stomach hurting?
[Mi-seon] "This appears
to be beyond anyone's control."
"Therefore, we are willing to make
an exception and accept your proposal."
So, they'll accept the return?
Only if there is no change
in quantity and quality.
[weeping loudly]
[screams excitedly]
Hurray!
-We did it!
-Finally!
Yes! I was so worried
about what we were going to do.
I thought we would
only need two more weeks.
[Ma-jin] I'm so glad!
Send a fax, quick!
What a joyous day. This is great.
We should get banquet noodles
on a day like this.
-I agree.
-Sounds great!
That sounds wonderful.
Let's go!
Here you go.
SILVER, GOLD
CERTIFICATE OF COLLATERAL
Excuse me…
-This is less than I expected.
-[pawnbroker scoffs]
We get around 30 to 40 bags
like this one each day.
It's not like the Gangnam area
can avoid the IMF.
I've only used it three times.
Then why don't you trade your gold?
It's worth more.
-What gold?
-The gold ring you're wearing.
[gasps] No! This is my wedding ring.
Everyone's trading in their wedding rings
and other gold rings too.
I don't want to.
[Eul-nyeo] All right.
That's too high! Lower it.
I think it's about to rain.
Let's get a move on!
MOMO'S PUB
Hey, Mom.
Take it easy and try some chicken.
I'm such a perfect guy.
I'm even good at frying chicken.
Mmm. It's a bit salty. Try it.
-Salty?
-Yes.
It's salty.
Make more of these
and give some to the workers.
-Got it?
-Okay.
Hello, sir.
-Hello.
-How have you been?
-You have a sign now.
-I'm starting a pub.
-I'll visit next time.
-Please do.
-Please stop by for dinner.
-Okay.
Thank you. Have a nice day.
Hey, mister!
Please lower the left side just a bit.
[thunder rumbling]
[thunder crashing]
Oh, man.
[Jeong-mi] It's pouring out there.
[door opens, closes]
-I'm going out, Mom.
-Where are you going at this hour?
It's raining. Take an umbrella, Tae-poong!
[thunder crashing]
NOTICE OF FORCED EXECUTION
[thunder crashing]
Mister, it's me, Mi-seon!
Please open the door, mister!
Mister!
-What are you doing here?
-It's an emergency. Please help me!
-It's raining too much. I need this.
-Okay.
-Goodness, what's going on?
-It's raining too much.
Thank you!
[thunder crashing]
My goodness.
Tae-poong!
Oh! Ms. Oh.
-What brings you here?
-There was so much rain.
-I was worried, so I came.
-Let's go inside.
It's locked.
Back up.
What the heck?
Here's a flashlight.
-Where's the switch?
-Where is it?
There it is.
Be careful.
[sighs]
I knew this would happen.
[Mi-seon] Be careful.
Damn it!
Oh, my gosh.
Oh, no.
[Tae-poong] One, two, three.
Here.
Grab it there.
That should do it.
This should work.
-[Mi-seon] Did it work?
-Just a minute.
-[Mi-seon] Be careful.
-I will.
-Okay.
-That's good.
I'll hold the bottom.
-Pull it down.
-Just a second.
-One second.
-Okay.
-Hold that part.
-Okay.
-I'll go under it, so please pull.
-Okay.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
-[thunder crashing]
-[both] Oh!
-Watch out!
-[Mi-seon yelps]
[groans]
[both grunting]
What happened?
-We're tangled.
-This is…
-Wait a minute.
-Wait.
-The inside got caught.
-Just tear it.
My goodness.
[Song-jung] Who's there?
Tae-poong?
Ms. Oh!
-Are you okay?
-Tear it.
-Are you hurt?
-No.
Thank you.
-[Seon-taek] What's going on?
-There you go.
You guys are all here.
When did you get here?
We came an hour ago.
We were at the other warehouse.
-[exclaims] This one's even worse.
-[rock music playing]
-[grill clangs loudly]
-[all gasp]
What the heck?
You call this a warehouse?
-Honestly, I knew this would happen.
-[Tae-poong sighs]
Pyo Merchant Marine…
They're completely careless.
We should sue them all.
[all exclaiming]
Those bastards.
Let's hurry up and do this.
When I catch a cold, it lasts a long time.
But…
What brings you all here?
Of course we came.
This is our source of livelihood.
We don't have time for this.
-Let's get a move on.
-Yes.
I'll go over there.
Let's take care of this.
One, two, three.
Here you go.
-[Song-jung] It's heavy.
-Put it up here.
Ready, go!
-You got it?
-Over here.
One more.
[grunts, pants]
[Ma-jin exclaims]
Are you okay, Mr. Go?
-Forget about me. What about you?
-[straining] I'm fine.
[Ma-jin exclaims]
It's only okay when you're young.
Once you get older,
your body can't handle it.
This isn't the best way to do this.
-[grunts]
-Huh?
Be careful.
Don't hurt yourself.
-We should keep stacking it.
-Okay.
[rock music continues]
[horn honking]
[laughing]
[continues honking]
[music ends]
[rainwater dripping]
[Seon-taek sighs]
"Burned it all… down to pure white."
-What?
-Ashita no Joe, by Osamu Dezaki.
Look at that.
The rain stopped once we were done.
[Myung-gwan] I'm so hungry, I can't move.
Let's go eat.
What's the date today?
My goodness! Let's go eat.
Right now?
It's 7:00 a.m.
Don't you guys know?
At this hour,
it's broad daylight at the port.
Get up. Let's go. [grunts]
[Ma-jin] Let's just go home.
We can go home for food.
I have plenty of it.
I'm actually out of side dishes.
[Seon-taek] Here we go.
We had a rough day,
so we need a warm bowl of seaweed soup.
Give him one with a big piece of meat.
-It's his birthday, after all.
-Why are you making such a big deal?
Stop! You're getting sweat everywhere!
[in English] Happy birthday to you.
[in Korean] How did you know?
-Do you know what tomorrow is?
-The company founding anniversary.
Yes, tomorrow is
our company's founding day.
It's the day after you were born.
That's when our company opened.
That's why it's called "Typhoon Trading."
[Seon-taek chuckles]
We should at least
raise our glass with water.
-Can't we just eat in peace?
-Come on, guys.
Happy birthday to our new employee,
-Kang Tae-poong!
-[others] Cheers.
-Cheers.
-[glasses clink]
[radio host] This is a new song
that will be released on January 1st.
It feels like something
we all need right now.
Let's take a listen.
[lively rock and roll song
playing on radio]
Mmm! This is delicious.
It's tasty.
It's good.
[song continues on radio]
[song continues]
[song ends]
-[man] Carry on.
-[Seon-taek] Whoa!
[Tae-poong] What are you doing?
Stop that! Who are you guys?
Put it in the truck.
-[man] Let's get a move on, guys!
-Excuse me!
[Manager Ha] Oh, dear.
I was about to call you.
What brings you here?
What are you doing?
We're confiscating the goods
from warehouses 22 and 23.
-What?
-What are you talking about?
What the heck is this?
Stop right there. Put it down!
-Hey!
-Ms. Cha!
Ms. Cha!
What do you think you're doing?
-Why are you doing this?
-[Manager Ha] Why, you ask?
Bring me the contract, Mr. Kim.
I tried to help you guys out,
but your company hasn't paid
nor retrieved your goods.
Even with a rough estimate,
there's quite a bit of overdue payment.
What overdue payment?
We don't owe you anything!
You're not making any sense.
I'm done talking.
"Pyo Merchant Marine agrees
to store the goods
at Warehouses 22 and 23
at the request of Typhoon Trading."
Exactly. What overdue payment?
Why do you keep reading that part?
-Read the back too.
-[Seon-taek] The back?
There's a second page?
"The storage period is up to 72 hours
starting from the request date."
It's been over 72 hours!
"If you fail to make the repayment or
request an extension within this period,
the received fabric may be
confiscated and disposed of."
[Manager Ha] See? I was right.
-Move everything!
-[man] Yes, sir.
Let's go, guys.
Move them!
Oh, no! What do we do?
-How could you…
-[Seon-taek] No, you can't!
Please wait!
Please don't!
-Hurry up!
-Stop it!
-[people clamoring]
-[slow sentimental song playing]
[vehicle honks urgently]
[sighs heavily]
[song continues]
PYO MERCHANT MARINE
Can I help you?
-What brings you here?
-I'm here to see the CEO.
Did you make an appointment?
Stop right there!
-Please stop him.
-Let go of me!
You can't be here.
Let go of me!
I said, let go.
-[woman] He's not here.
-Mr. Pyo!
[Manager Ha] What are you doing?
If you had something to say,
you could've told me.
I have nothing to say to you.
I just need to talk to Mr. Pyo.
-Mr. Pyo!
-[Manager Ha] Take him outside.
-Mr. Pyo isn't here!
-[Bak-ho] Let him in.
-[song ends]
-Hello, Mr. Pyo.
I think there's something wrong
with the contract.
-Could you please take a look?
-You need
to learn basic business etiquette first.
Who just barges into a CEO's office
without an appointment?
Apologies, sir. I was in a rush.
[Hyun-jun] I told you, Dad.
That guy's just an idiot.
That's why he was out clubbing
while his dad died. [laughing]
I'm sorry, sir.
But this contract doesn't make any sense.
It says here that
there's only a 72-hour storage period,
and unless we make a request, the fabric
could be confiscated or disposed of.
If this is true…
If this is true,
then right from the start…
[tense music playing]
[chuckles]
This was a scam.
Was it?
[breathes deeply]
I'm just a businessman who saw a profit.
I don't see how that's a scam.
You should've read the contract carefully
and taken the goods on time.
Why are you blaming me?
Don't throw a tantrum here
because your company was careless.
This is outrageous.
This contract is ridiculous.
Let me see the others.
You crazy bastard.
Have you lost your mind?
Get him out of here!
Have you seriously lost it? Hey!
If you touch me right now,
I'll kill you.
Mr. Pyo!
This is ridiculous!
Mr. Pyo! Please show me
the other contracts!
Mr. Pyo! Let go of me!
The apple doesn't fall
far from the tree, does it?
TYPHOON TRADING
[Seon-taek]
We have no other choice. I'm sorry.
-[telephone rings]
-[Song-jung] Yes? Who's calling?
I see.
We're aware, but we're having problems.
I'll let the director know you called.
[Mi-seon] I'm afraid we can't pay today.
I can't give you an exact date right now.
I apologize. I'll call you back.
-We're sorry.
-[telephone ringing]
[Ma-jin] Hello?
How many times have you called?
-I told you multiple times.
-[telephone rings]
-Hello?
-I don't know where you heard the rumor.
-But it's not true.
-Please don't call me a "bastard," sir.
I understand your situation, but…
It's not like we've gone bankrupt.
-[Song-jung] I'll call you back.
-Sue me. Sue me, then!
[Seon-taek] Have you found anyone?
All banks and lenders said no.
How did this happen?
[sighing]
[somber music playing]
[telephone ringing]
[telephone ringing]
What are we going to do?
The rumors have spread about us.
I think we're really going under.
I'm scared they're going to come for us!
Screw it, tell them to come.
It's over for us anyway.
[ringing continues]
[breathes deeply]
SAVINGS ACCOUN
NAME: CHA SEON-TAEK
[woman] They're all under your name.
-[Tae-poong] My name?
-[woman] Yes.
[sighs]
CEO'S OFFICE
Why are you still here?
I was just organizing something.
Oh, by the way, this is for you.
Happy birthday.
It was a tough birthday, wasn't it?
I mean…
It was…
It was memorable.
-Thank you.
-You worked hard today.
[match striking]
[Jeong-mi] Ta-da!
It's the Prown Bakery cake,
which you like.
I had a hard time getting this.
-Blow out the candle.
-Let's blow it out together.
-You're right, I earned it.
-Exactly.
[both] One, two, three.
-Happy birthday!
-Thank you.
-[doorbell ringing]
-[banging on door]
[man] Open the door!
-Open this door, right now!
-Quiet.
-They'll leave if we're quiet.
-[woman] Mrs. Kang!
[man] Get out here!
-Is no one home?
-[doorbell continues ringing]
-[banging on door]
-Open this door!
They're gone.
Let's eat.
Eat up, son. Have some bulgogi.
There's japchae.
Eat up, okay?
-Mom.
-Yes?
Should we run away
like Yun-seong's family?
-Somewhere where no one will find us.
-I don't want to.
I don't want that.
But it's scary.
And sad.
And pathetic.
I may never be called a "madam" again,
but I never want
to be called a bad person.
It's okay to be a bit pathetic.
But I don't want to throw away
my integrity, even if I'm poor.
Your father wasn't like that.
[chuckles softly]
Come on, dig in.
I worked really hard making these.
-Okay.
-Eat up.
Have some beef too.
[Tae-poong slurping] Mmm!
-It's delicious.
-Really?
Yes.
[gasps] You're going to eat all that
at once?
[laughing] I can't believe you did that.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
[telephone ringing]
[sighs] Look.
Can you please stay still?
It's hard to focus.
You should pack your belongings too.
[pager beeping]
[Ma-jin]
You think I feel happy doing this?
What choice do I have?
My family is running out of food.
[telephone ringing]
I need to do manual labor somewhere.
What else is there?
Do you guys have a solution?
-Say something, Mr. Koo!
-[Song-jung] Can you please stop, Mr. Go?
We all feel the same way.
Why do you keep yelling?
[sighs heavily]
Ms. Cha.
-You're done packing too?
-[Seon-taek] Yes.
[taping carton]
[Seon-taek] Ms. Oh.
You should try calling here.
You only need to do the interview.
SEYEONG DISTRIBUTION
It's a small distribution company.
But shouldn't we…
Shouldn't we try
to keep the company going?
Ms. Oh.
An employee shouldn't have to do that!
A… A company
should look after its employees.
I need to be able to feed myself,
sleep under a roof,
and raise my kid.
That's how I managed to get through
ten hours at this place. [slams table]
[door opens]
[Seon-taek] When Daebang Textile
went down, it was over for us too.
[Tae-poong] It's not over yet.
Don't you feel wronged?
Just wait. You can't give up so easily!
Easily? Does this look easy to you?
All of us here
depend on this company
to put food on the table.
Sure, this is so easy.
[Seon-taek] Tae-poong.
Let's face the facts.
We've all tried our best.
And I've worked
in this company for 26 years.
Sapdari Logistics isn't the only company
we owe money to.
[sighs heavily]
Can I have that document, Ms. Oh?
This is the business closure form.
-Just submit it at the tax office.
-[huffs]
[Seon-taek] Go today.
You never know what could happen.
Ms. Cha…
[sighs]
Just in case, disclaim the inheritance.
Look into filing for bankruptcy as well.
Mr. Bae.
[scoffs]
[door closes]
We should go too.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[slow melancholy song playing]
BUSINESS CLOSURE FORM
JONGNO TAX OFFICE
[song continues]
[Tae-poong] Rose hip.
[Jin-young]
When people see flower petals falling,
they say the flowers are withering.
But that's not it.
The flowers are trying their best to win
and bear fruit.
[song continues]
Thank you…
for bearing fruit.
[newsreader]
Ongoing instability in financial markets
is stirring uncertainty
in the Korean economy.
Foreign investors continue
to withdraw their capital,
and the nation's credit rating
is once again under pressure.
The government…
[melancholy song continues]
SEYEONG DISTRIBUTION
-[sighs heavily]
-[song ends]
RESUME
NAME: OH MI-SEON
Where is she?
[wind howling]
Tae-poong?
Is that you, Tae-poong?
Tae-poong!
What are you doing here?
Look at your face.
-Did you walk all the way here?
-Thank goodness.
I was worried you'd be asleep.
Why are you here at this hour?
It's freezing.
I wanted to say something.
Did you
file for business closure?
Don't go to the interview tomorrow.
Pardon?
I have something for you.
I went to the tax office
and applied
for a change of representative.
They said I need to provide
a payment guarantee.
TYPHOON TRADING
CEO KANG TAE-POONG
[theme song playing]
You're the CEO now.
Yes.
I just became
the CEO now.
But I have no employees…
or any money…
or any things to sell.
But what I'm trying to say is,
Ms. Oh Mi-seon…
Will you come and work…
for Typhoon Trading…
as a trader?
[theme song continues]
[gasps, sobs]
Yes.
MOONLIGHT IN SEOUL
[theme song continues]
TYPHOON FAMILY
I want to visit this place in person.
-Mr. Kang Tae-poong?
-[Mi-seon] There she is.
[woman] You'll find any currency here.
[man] I'm Park Yun-cheol,
the CEO of Shoe Park.
And fivefold if we sell it at 50,000 won.
[Bak-ho] Why don't you
just hand over the company to me?
[Tae-poong] There must be something
important at Typhoon Trading.
Take this and cancel the agreement.
[Tae-poong] I got these at
a dirt-cheap price for paying up front--
Kang Tae-poong!
[man] You'd be better off
staying out of the business.
People never change.
[Tae-poong] It's fun.
[woman 2] Do you feel confident?
[theme song continues]
[theme song playing]
TYPHOON FAMILY
[panting]
Hey! Move aside!
We cannot
deliver those to Daebang Textile!
[honking]
[line ringing]
[fax machine beeping]
[beeping rapidly]
[man] Sorry to keep you waiting.
Uh, things will get busy later,
so why don't you stamp here first?
[Mi-seon] Sorry.
Can I use the restroom?
Oh, it's out the door to your right.
-I'll be right back.
-Sure.
[tires screeching]
Let's move!
[protestors] Let's go!
-Come on!
-Let's go, everyone!
Let's defend our workplace!
[protestors clamoring]
-[man] Protect our workplace!
-[protestors] Protect our workplace!
[man] Protect our workplace!
[protestors chanting]
Protect our workplace!
[chanting continues]
Protect our workplace!
Come this way!
DON'T SHUT DOWN THE COMPANY
PAY OUR WAGES
FACTORY SHUTS DOWN
LETTER OF APPEAL
[dramatic music playing]
[engine starts]
[gear engages]
[engine revving]
[breathing heavily]
I'm not scared.
I'm not scared at all.
[dramatic music continues]
[Mi-seon shouts] Wait!
[brakes screeching]
[Mi-seon] Tae-poong!
[energetic rock music playing]
Wait!
Hold on, Mr. Kang!
Just wait a minute!
[panting] Why are you lying down?
Did you
send the fax?
No, I didn't. Look at this.
[panting]
My gosh.
Get up.
-Don't just lie there.
-[grunts] Okay.
[music ends]
[Ma-jin] That darn boss tried to run off
with the goods without paying.
[driver] What now?
[sighs, chuckles nervously]
You should go back.
-You must all be exhausted.
-We're just doing our job, aren't we?
-Do you have a place to store these?
-Come on, this isn't our first rodeo.
We'll get a warehouse ready
and cover your travel expenses.
You should go before it's too late.
-Grab the cancellation documents.
-Okay.
You should go back with him, Tae-poong.
I'll call the office
and ask them to look for a warehouse.
-All right.
-[driver] Good.
Start your engines, guys.
-We've got a long way to go.
-[Ma-jin] Take care.
Tae-poong.
-Yes?
-Those guys, especially Mr. Baek…
-They're veterans in this field.
-Veterans?
[truck engines starting]
Nothing gets past them.
I see.
I'll figure out the warehouse somehow.
When you get to Incheon,
be sure to buy us some time.
Got it.
[Baek] Get some sleep.
-It's okay. I'm not sleepy.
-I doubt that.
Riding in a huge truck
makes everyone sleepy.
We're just used to it.
Take this.
What's your name?
I'm Kang Tae-poong.
-"Tae-poong"?
-Yes.
-Who names their kid that?
-My dad.
It's a nice name.
It leaves a strong impression.
Weren't you scared earlier?
I was.
But why did you do that?
If this goes wrong,
I heard our company could go under.
Is your company
more important than your life?
It's worth 26 years of my dad's life.
I gave it to you for a reason.
-You can have it.
-Thank you.
Ah!
[Tae-poong exhales]
TYPHOON TRADING
[Seon-taek] Yes, two warehouses.
-We know, but this was sudden for us too.
-Do you have a spare warehouse?
-The goods are on their way.
-We need those warehouses, sir.
I'm Thong-jung from French Literature.
Do you remember me?
I was wondering
if I could ask you for a favor.
[man on phone]
Who rents out a warehouse on credit?
You need to pay upfront.
Your company should know better.
I'm disappointed, sir.
You're acting different
just because Mr. Kang isn't here.
We've got three containers of fabric
on the way.
[man on phone] I can't find a warehouse
in the middle of the night.
Companies are going bankrupt
left and right these days.
Can you please help just this once?
-Did it work, Mr. Koo?
-I've asked banks and loan companies.
No one will give us any money.
I'm well aware
that everyone is struggling right now.
Couldn't you find a way somehow?
-[man yelling] Open up!
-[protestors shouting angrily]
They know the boss is back at the company.
[man 1] Show responsibility!
[man 2] Show responsibility!
CONTRACT TERMINATION AGREEMEN
-Here you go.
-Thank you.
-I'm sorry.
-We're the ones who are sorry.
More importantly,
how will you get out of here?
[man] Let's go!
[angry shouting continues]
PROTECT OUR FACTORY
-Let's go!
-Come on!
After them!
[man 1] Unload the goods.
-[man 2] Hurry up!
-Please, wait.
Please listen to me.
-Come on!
-Can you please stop and listen?
-[man 3] Step aside.
-[Tae-poong] Sir! Please, wait.
We're looking into it.
Please give me more time.
Forget it.
-Stop fooling around.
-You can't just unload it like this.
-Come on.
-[man 4] Yes, sir.
What are you going to do with it?
-Hold on for a bit.
-Why should we?
He's been wasting our time
for an hour now.
-You said you'll get a warehouse.
-Kang Tae-poong.
-Have they called you?
-Wait a minute.
Can you please keep this
in your truck for a few days?
-Please? At least until tomorrow.
-What kind of nonsense is that?
Give us our return fee right now.
I will.
I promise I will. Don't throw them!
Do you know
how expensive these are? Stop it!
[truck honks]
[honking]
[tires screech]
[grunts in pain]
-[groans, sighs]
-[footsteps approaching]
-Are you okay?
-[truck driver] Are you nuts?
Why did you jump on the road?
Are you crazy?
We're sorry, okay? Just go.
[truck door slams]
[Baek] Here's the deal, Kang Tae-poong.
Let's settle today's travel expenses
at a later time.
But we'll need to unload the goods.
I get that your situation is tough,
but those people
are barely getting by day-to-day too.
Got it? Now, get up.
-Thank you. [straining]
-Everyone's out of work these days.
-People are really struggling.
-You're right.
It must be hard for you.
You see that parking lot over there?
Those parking lots
used to be packed with trucks like ours.
[chuckles wryly]
Now they're completely empty.
Is the parking fee expensive?
What parking fee?
I told you, there's no work.
Hey, Kang Tae-poong.
[dramatic music playing]
EPISODE 3
MOONLIGHT IN SEOUL
[contestants practicing
various musical instruments]
NEW STAR MUSIC COMPETITION
[exhales nervously]
-Number 32, Mr. Wang Nam-mo.
-I'm Wang Nam-mo, Number 32.
Right now?
THE 9TH NEW STAR MUSIC COMPETITION
[plectrum clatters]
I'm sorry, my hand slipped.
-Sorry, I'm really nervous.
-It's okay. I was like you once.
Take a deep breath
and begin when you're ready.
Okay. Thank you.
[exhales deeply]
[playing mid-tempo cheerful music]
I miss you at times like these ♪
Moments when I'm all alone ♪
Even though I know you're gone ♪
I keep thinking of you ♪
Why did you leave me back then? ♪
You said you were tired of it all ♪
I guess that could be the reason ♪
But I just don't understand ♪
Lonely night, lonely night ♪
I keep remembering how you left me ♪
Lonely night, so lonely night ♪
[clock cuckooing]
The way I want to remember you ♪
[song ends]
Thank you. I'm Number 32, Wang Nam-mo.
[chuckles]
[contestants practicing
various musical instruments]
[cell phone vibrating]
[man speaking indistinctly]
Back up!
-Keep going.
-This is so heavy.
-This is some hard labor we're doing.
-Okay, let's stop.
-Pick it up.
-[both straining]
-Move it to the left.
-[groans]
How can you still get this wrong?
To the left.
Hurry up.
Don't drag it, you idiot.
-[Nam-mo sighs]
-This one's next.
-One, two, three.
-This is the last one, right, Man No. 3?
Jeez.
[both panting]
-Those birds are pissing me off!
-[seagulls squawking]
[panting] Stop yelling.
-Save your strength.
-Stop paging me.
You think this is it?
-There's more.
-Gosh.
Come on.
Don't let it go over the line.
It'll cost more if it does.
[Nam-mo] You can always pay for more.
-I don't have money.
-Really?
-Okay, then--
-[Tae-poong] Wait!
-Grab it!
-It's falling!
Crap.
Did it go over?
-[Nam-mo] This side is okay.
-Watch out!
I'm falling too.
[both laughing]
Come on.
-Grab it.
-Oh, my gosh.
-[Tae-poong] Don't step on it!
-I didn't mean to.
[Tae-poong] Why'd you step on it?
[Nam-mo straining] I can't believe
you're making me work my butt off.
Come on.
Hurry up.
One, two, three.
All right. Keep an eye on it. Okay.
-What did Tae-poong say?
-He said he put them someplace safe.
Oh.
Shouldn't we go check on it?
He said he'll take care of it,
so let's look for warehouses.
So, where is that?
What?
You didn't ask.
You didn't ask where he placed them.
-I didn't…
-[Myung-gwan] What?
I didn't ask him.
[Western movie music playing]
[wind howling]
I won't let anyone take these.
[music continues]
-[seagulls squawking]
-[wind howling]
[ship horn blaring in distance]
What's that?
[Myung-gwan shouting] Kang Tae-poong!
Tae-poong!
[panting]
Gosh, Tae-poong…
Are you okay?
My goodness.
From far away, it looked like
a scene from that movie…
The Gingko Bed.
Was it General Eun?
[shuddering] It's Hwang.
Ah.
-Yes, General Hwang.
-[Ma-jin] Gosh.
Just look at him.
Compared to the freezing cold
we're used to, this place is the equator.
I'm actually hot here.
You served in the military, right?
Where were you stationed?
-[stutters] Changwon…
-By the way, we found a place.
They lent us money on credit.
[drink pouring]
You may have heard,
but I was in the Marines.
[grunts] Batch 498.
I was seriously…
Don't even get me started.
Back then, at the sea…
You know what, forget it.
I'll just keep it to myself.
I guess you don't want any.
-Let's get a move on, guys.
-[Western movie music ends]
We have stuff to do back there.
Let's go and see.
Help him up.
-You're quite a handful.
-One, two, three.
[both straining]
[Tae-poong] My legs are asleep.
How will you get any work done like that?
-Just put the bag down.
-[Tae-poong] My legs are numb.
[Myung-gwan] Are you ready?
PYO MERCHANT MARINE
You should've told me sooner
that this happened.
Your father and I were not strangers.
[chuckles softly]
-Work hasn't been easy, has it?
-I still have no idea what I'm doing.
Work is kind of like learning to walk.
It feels shaky and uncertain at first.
Everyone else seems to be doing fine
while you're struggling not to fall
just after a few steps.
But here's the thing.
You can't learn unless you fall.
That's just how it goes.
[telephone ringing]
Hello?
Is it ready?
All right.
[exhales]
It's ready, so go check it out.
[exhales in relief]
-Gosh, thank you so much.
-Don't mention it.
We should help each other out. [chuckles]
Thank you.
This should be enough.
[exclaiming]
-Did you take a look?
-Yes, I took a good, close look.
The contract is very detailed.
-Excuse me.
-My gosh!
I suppose you don't use this often?
It's rather run-down.
[Manager Ha] We've done some repairs.
What do you mean it's run-down?
No, I mean,
the cracks in the floor are fine,
but if you look here,
not only are there cracks here,
but the ceiling
has holes everywhere, doesn't it?
Is that for ventilation?
If you look here,
even the rebar is rusted.
It looks like it could collapse.
And over there, the cracks are stacked
like Tetris blocks.
There are holes over there too.
And the window over here…
[Ma-jin exclaiming]
-Oh, Mr. Koo!
-[groaning]
[laughing] Why are you doing that
at your age?
-Why are you trying so hard?
-I'm fine.
You guys sure have a lot of complaints.
I guess you don't want the contract.
I was trying to help you people, but fine.
-Okay, I'm leaving.
-Wait, it's not like that.
Come on, Manager.
We're just really grateful,
so we wanted to use the space carefully.
But…
That's why we're checking everything.
Let's wrap this up.
-Still, this is a bit--
-[Ma-jin] Thank you.
CONTRACTOR: TYPHOON TRADING
There we go. [chuckles nervously]
-[Manager Ha] Don't make a mess.
-[Ma-jin] Thank you.
Take care.
Try to read the room, you guys!
Who else is willing to lend
on credit alone these days?
-Yeah, but still--
-Then what do you want us to do?
Should we take all the goods back?
Just keep the key safe, okay?
[both laughing]
Never mind, I don't trust you.
Give it back.
Give it here.
-[groaning] My back hurts.
-[Ma-jin snaps fingers]
Good thing we found out
Daebang went bankrupt before the delivery.
Let's try to sell at least a roll
and have ox bone stew for lunch tomorrow.
[Seon-taek]
How are we supposed to sell all that?
I heard ox bone stew
helping bones heal is just a myth.
But you know,
we almost got screwed over, didn't we?
Screws are used to secure things.
Do you have trouble speaking Korean?
Actually, I had a bad feeling about it.
-You all know about my intuition.
-[Seon-taek] Oh!
A CRAPPY INTUITION
[Seon-taek] What intuition?
You're way too slow.
-Ms. Oh.
-[Mi-seon] Yes?
-What are you looking so closely at?
-I just wanted to check it one more time.
[Myung-gwan] Every little bit adds up.
Bit by bit, it adds up.
What does that even mean? Huh?
What are you guys looking at so intently?
[Seon-taek] What is it? Let me see.
LIST OF FOOD PRODUCTS
[gasps] Why are you
looking at food products?
Are you planning to wrap
gochujang and doenjang in the fabric?
[Ma-jin] I don't know which company
you'll end up, but they'll be tortured.
You're in for a tough time.
-Ms. Oh.
-Yes?
-Could you get us all a cup of coffee?
-Sure.
-Thanks.
-Ms. Oh. I'll have a two-two-three combo.
-I'll have my regular.
-[Mi-seon] Okay.
-What about you, Ms. Cha?
-None for me.
Stop making her get coffee.
-[Mi-seon] Would you like some?
-No, thanks.
[Tae-poong muttering] Zero-three-one-four.
Eight-seven-zero-five.
[Tae-poong grunts]
-Oh!
-You scared me.
It's 11:00 p.m.
I've never worked until this late.
-Isn't that amazing?
-[chuckles softly]
I really can achieve anything.
-[gasps]
-What's wrong?
The last train.
-The last train!
-You scared me.
-Grab your bag.
-Yes, we should go.
Why do you insist on walking me home
when I can go by myself?
It's not that far.
-[dog barking in distance]
-And it's not safe these days.
-[Mi-seon] It's late. You should go home.
-[Tae-poong chuckles]
I can keep going.
Look…
Thank you.
That day at the funeral.
What you said about sadness.
Ah.
I was talking to myself too.
I mean, I was sad
that Mr. Kang passed away,
but I had
given up on my dream.
It felt like a luxury.
What's your dream?
-You don't have to--
-To be an office worker.
Someone with duties of my own,
instead of being an assistant.
Like a trader.
-That's nice.
-Yes, it is.
-I should go. See you tomorrow.
-Okay.
-Take care.
-Get home safe.
[gentle music playing]
"From missiles to ramyeon."
It means it's the job of a salesperson
to find good products and good clients.
FROM MISSILES TO RAMYEON
TRADER
That's the skill of a trader.
-Have you heard of the UAE?
-Arab…
The desert.
They're super rich because they have oil.
But due to religious customs,
both men and women wear long clothing.
That's where traders created a plan.
Who has the best fabric?
Italy. Who has
the best processing technology?
South Korea.
When our company imports fabric from Italy
and sells it to Daebang Textile,
they reprocess it
and export it to the UAE.
How do you know all this?
I admire them.
I think traders are cool.
TRADER
A trader.
-It's cold.
-You're dripping wet.
You must be cold.
[exclaims playfully]
-You're all wet.
-Mi-seon, try this.
It's a really expensive cream.
My coworker gave it to me.
No, thanks. You use it.
-Stop it!
-Your face is a mess right now.
Fine.
-Put some on Beom.
-Good idea.
-Which one do you want, Beom?
-Put it on.
You must be freezing.
[Mi-seon] You need to change your pants.
They're wet.
Here, it's warm. I warmed it up for you.
-It's warm.
-Right?
Let's dry your hair first.
-How's your job at the department store?
-My job?
-It's not bad.
-That's good to hear.
BELLUA DEPARTMENT STORE
[manager] Let's begin the greeting.
[employees]
A bright day starts with your smile.
Good morning.
Welcome.
OH MI-HO
You there, your name tag is crooked.
Is your attitude crooked too?
What's going on?
-Where's your name tag?
-My apologies.
[manager] Good grief.
All right, keep those smiles up.
Let's start the greeting again.
[employees]
A bright day starts with your smile.
-[woman] I can't believe this.
-[man] How could this happen so suddenly?
HANJIN BANK
ULCHI BRANCH 2
[man] This is just too cruel.
[woman sobbing]
-[sighs]
-[woman] After all we've endured…
[woman sobbing] This is just unfair!
All we did was work hard.
Why are we the ones losing our jobs?
Mom!
I told you not to come.
You've worked so hard.
You're finally free after 32 years.
Thirty-two years?
[voice breaking]
Only three more years, and I…
would've gotten
the long-term service award.
[breath trembling]
[exhales]
[Nam-mo] I knew this would happen.
[sobbing]
[sighs] Gosh…
It's not your fault, Mom.
It's okay.
Cry all you want.
[continues sobbing]
My husband died when I was 30 years old…
I know.
How could this…
[weeping]
KIM EUL-NYEO
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER
I'm not crying. [weeping]
Hello, I'm Kang Tae-poong
from Typhoon Trading.
Yes.
We've imported some stunning,
multicolored fabric from Italy,
and right now, it's…
Ah. You don't want it? Got it.
-They don't want it.
-At all?
[Myung-gwan] Ms. Cha, have you
reached out to Fiori Textiles in Daegu?
I contacted them ages ago.
JUNG CHA-RAN
[line ringing]
FX services…
-Tae-poong?
-Yes?
-Have you called Pusan?
-I'm doing it now.
Hello, I'm Kang Tae-poong
from Typhoon Trading.
[woman] Hello, Typhoon Trading.
-We've imported some fabric.
-Fabric? I don't work with those anymore.
[Tae-poong] I see. Then could you
recommend us someplace else?
I heard that a lot of factories
in Daegu are going under.
-I'm sorry.
-It's all right.
Thank you for picking up our call.
I heard about Mr. Kang.
I'm sorry I couldn't make it.
Please reach out to me if you visit Pusan.
I really mean it.
To Pusan?
I will. Thank you.
[door opens]
The floor needs to be mopped, Ms. Oh.
Oh. Right away.
[Seon-taek] So, did anyone want it?
-[Tae-poong] I'll do it.
-Okay.
[Ma-jin] I wish.
Who would start a new business
at a time like this?
It's not like we just have a little.
-Ms. Oh.
-Yes?
-Get me a cup of coffee after that.
-Yes, sir.
Take your time.
-Are you okay?
-[Seon-taek] What are we going to do?
None of our clients want it.
We might actually end up losing our jobs.
At least your husband works.
I'm about to ask my old man
to pay for the baby's diapers.
Ms. Oh, are you still working on that?
Let's hurry it up.
Why does he keep asking for coffee?
[Mi-seon] Excuse me.
Why don't we return them?
I checked the contract,
and there's a clause.
But it only applies
in the case of natural disasters.
Isn't the IMF issue a natural disaster?
You can't say that.
That's a man-made disaster.
There are victims,
but no clear perpetrator.
"Come" for complete, "plea" for begging,
a "call" for help, and "lapse" for breaks.
It's a complete collapse.
We're completely ruined.
But I think this might still be possible.
The conditions are pretty strict, though.
If quantity and quality remain unchanged,
the return fee is 15%.
Honestly, 15% is a lot.
[Seon-taek] The fee's not the issue.
It's whether they'll accept it.
[Ma-jin] They probably won't.
I think…
Let's double the amount to 30%.
Then they'll accept them.
Why don't you just hand everything over?
It says here
that the exchange rate went up.
SURGE OF EXCHANGE RATES
It's not a bad idea.
The contract exchange rate was 907.5 won,
and today it's 1,823 won.
If it keeps dropping like that…
[Ma-jin] She memorized all that?
You memorized it? You're so weird, Ms. Oh.
Wait, let me calculate this.
It should be…
That's going to take forever. Here.
The exchange rate jumps 200 won one day
and drops 100 won the next.
So, let's average it out at 1,600 won.
Even after 30% fees,
we still end up with a profit.
And if they refuse the return,
we'll tell them
that we'll dump the fabric
on the market at half price.
-Hmm?
-We may face some losses,
but we need to sell the goods first.
Right.
But the value of that fabric will plummet,
and it won't rise back up.
Just like the Dutch tulips.
No one will pay 10,000 won
for something that dropped to 3,000.
It's no longer a premium item.
Don't you think so?
You think they'll risk that?
-No, they'll accept the return.
-He's quite ruthless.
-I better stay on his good side.
-[both laugh]
He's a thug.
[laughter]
But it'll be Christmas soon.
[Myung-gwan] What? Do you go to church?
You don't look very religious.
Europeans go on vacation during Christmas.
No one will be there to receive our fax.
[others] Ah!
-You're very smart, Mr. Bae.
-[chuckles]
-[Tae-poong] You're a genius.
-Episode 6 of Global Neighbors.
The one about Italy.
[Ma-jin] Yes, they don't work very hard.
And yet, they haven't been hit
with the IMF.
[Seon-taek]
We should still keep sending faxes though.
Are we working overtime?
[dial tone buzzing]
[line ringing]
[fax machine beeping]
[whirring]
[Tae-poong] Is it working?
Is it?
-Did you do it right?
-[Mi-seon] Yes.
Did they send it?
-No.
-That's not it.
We sent it.
-He's never done this.
-Just wait.
[upbeat rock song playing]
[telephone ringing]
-We got a call.
-It's here.
Hello?
-[in English] Hello?
-[exasperated sigh]
Hello? Ow!
[in Korean]
Don't pick up when there's a fax!
It was ringing.
-[computer beeping]
-[keyboard clacking]
[song continues]
[keyboard clacking]
TYPING PRACTICE
BAD-MOUTH
GAME OVER
[song continues]
[both] Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
[both] Rock, paper, scissors, shoot!
Yes! I win!
There we go! [exclaims wildly]
Ah!
[Ma-jin] "I'll do whatever it takes."
"I'll get revenge on the monkey
that killed my master."
What kind of story is this?
It's quite old-fashioned.
Are you keeping an eye on the fax?
You're always reading that.
That's why you're always sleepy.
Don't take your eyes off the fax machine.
You're closer to it.
"I'm not falling
for your nonsense anymore."
Your attitude is horrible.
-"You fool."
-[laughs]
"I'll teach you a lesson."
Let me see.
This character's surprising.
-Look.
-Right.
I'm reading it.
-I almost got the wrong idea.
-[chuckles]
Anyway, don't doze off.
Keep an eye on the fax.
-[song ends]
-[Seon-taek] Let's go home, everyone.
[Ma-jin] He's so dramatic.
-Is he still breathing?
-Yes, he is.
Let him sleep.
He's always pulling all-nighters.
[Song-jung yelps]
Why did you turn the lights off?
Ms. Oh's still here.
-Good night, Ms. Oh.
-Take care.
[door closes]
-[gasps]
-[mid-tempo cheerful pop song playing]
[hesitating] Tae-poong?
[gasps]
[Tae-poong groans sleepily]
-[telephone rings]
-[Tae-poong grunts]
-[fax machine beeps]
-[Mi-seon, nervously] We got a fax.
-What?
-Get up.
-We got a fax?
-Yes.
[Song-jung in English] "We have carefully
reviewed your recent proposal."
[in Korean]
"We've carefully reviewed your proposal."
[in English] "We're aware
of the IMF-related economic situation
currently affecting Korea."
[in Korean] "We're well-aware
of the IMF issue in Korea."
[in English] "And we understand this…"
[sobs]
[in Korean] I can't read it.
What's wrong? Is your stomach hurting?
[Mi-seon] "This appears
to be beyond anyone's control."
"Therefore, we are willing to make
an exception and accept your proposal."
So, they'll accept the return?
Only if there is no change
in quantity and quality.
[weeping loudly]
[screams excitedly]
Hurray!
-We did it!
-Finally!
Yes! I was so worried
about what we were going to do.
I thought we would
only need two more weeks.
[Ma-jin] I'm so glad!
Send a fax, quick!
What a joyous day. This is great.
We should get banquet noodles
on a day like this.
-I agree.
-Sounds great!
That sounds wonderful.
Let's go!
Here you go.
SILVER, GOLD
CERTIFICATE OF COLLATERAL
Excuse me…
-This is less than I expected.
-[pawnbroker scoffs]
We get around 30 to 40 bags
like this one each day.
It's not like the Gangnam area
can avoid the IMF.
I've only used it three times.
Then why don't you trade your gold?
It's worth more.
-What gold?
-The gold ring you're wearing.
[gasps] No! This is my wedding ring.
Everyone's trading in their wedding rings
and other gold rings too.
I don't want to.
[Eul-nyeo] All right.
That's too high! Lower it.
I think it's about to rain.
Let's get a move on!
MOMO'S PUB
Hey, Mom.
Take it easy and try some chicken.
I'm such a perfect guy.
I'm even good at frying chicken.
Mmm. It's a bit salty. Try it.
-Salty?
-Yes.
It's salty.
Make more of these
and give some to the workers.
-Got it?
-Okay.
Hello, sir.
-Hello.
-How have you been?
-You have a sign now.
-I'm starting a pub.
-I'll visit next time.
-Please do.
-Please stop by for dinner.
-Okay.
Thank you. Have a nice day.
Hey, mister!
Please lower the left side just a bit.
[thunder rumbling]
[thunder crashing]
Oh, man.
[Jeong-mi] It's pouring out there.
[door opens, closes]
-I'm going out, Mom.
-Where are you going at this hour?
It's raining. Take an umbrella, Tae-poong!
[thunder crashing]
NOTICE OF FORCED EXECUTION
[thunder crashing]
Mister, it's me, Mi-seon!
Please open the door, mister!
Mister!
-What are you doing here?
-It's an emergency. Please help me!
-It's raining too much. I need this.
-Okay.
-Goodness, what's going on?
-It's raining too much.
Thank you!
[thunder crashing]
My goodness.
Tae-poong!
Oh! Ms. Oh.
-What brings you here?
-There was so much rain.
-I was worried, so I came.
-Let's go inside.
It's locked.
Back up.
What the heck?
Here's a flashlight.
-Where's the switch?
-Where is it?
There it is.
Be careful.
[sighs]
I knew this would happen.
[Mi-seon] Be careful.
Damn it!
Oh, my gosh.
Oh, no.
[Tae-poong] One, two, three.
Here.
Grab it there.
That should do it.
This should work.
-[Mi-seon] Did it work?
-Just a minute.
-[Mi-seon] Be careful.
-I will.
-Okay.
-That's good.
I'll hold the bottom.
-Pull it down.
-Just a second.
-One second.
-Okay.
-Hold that part.
-Okay.
-I'll go under it, so please pull.
-Okay.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
-[thunder crashing]
-[both] Oh!
-Watch out!
-[Mi-seon yelps]
[groans]
[both grunting]
What happened?
-We're tangled.
-This is…
-Wait a minute.
-Wait.
-The inside got caught.
-Just tear it.
My goodness.
[Song-jung] Who's there?
Tae-poong?
Ms. Oh!
-Are you okay?
-Tear it.
-Are you hurt?
-No.
Thank you.
-[Seon-taek] What's going on?
-There you go.
You guys are all here.
When did you get here?
We came an hour ago.
We were at the other warehouse.
-[exclaims] This one's even worse.
-[rock music playing]
-[grill clangs loudly]
-[all gasp]
What the heck?
You call this a warehouse?
-Honestly, I knew this would happen.
-[Tae-poong sighs]
Pyo Merchant Marine…
They're completely careless.
We should sue them all.
[all exclaiming]
Those bastards.
Let's hurry up and do this.
When I catch a cold, it lasts a long time.
But…
What brings you all here?
Of course we came.
This is our source of livelihood.
We don't have time for this.
-Let's get a move on.
-Yes.
I'll go over there.
Let's take care of this.
One, two, three.
Here you go.
-[Song-jung] It's heavy.
-Put it up here.
Ready, go!
-You got it?
-Over here.
One more.
[grunts, pants]
[Ma-jin exclaims]
Are you okay, Mr. Go?
-Forget about me. What about you?
-[straining] I'm fine.
[Ma-jin exclaims]
It's only okay when you're young.
Once you get older,
your body can't handle it.
This isn't the best way to do this.
-[grunts]
-Huh?
Be careful.
Don't hurt yourself.
-We should keep stacking it.
-Okay.
[rock music continues]
[horn honking]
[laughing]
[continues honking]
[music ends]
[rainwater dripping]
[Seon-taek sighs]
"Burned it all… down to pure white."
-What?
-Ashita no Joe, by Osamu Dezaki.
Look at that.
The rain stopped once we were done.
[Myung-gwan] I'm so hungry, I can't move.
Let's go eat.
What's the date today?
My goodness! Let's go eat.
Right now?
It's 7:00 a.m.
Don't you guys know?
At this hour,
it's broad daylight at the port.
Get up. Let's go. [grunts]
[Ma-jin] Let's just go home.
We can go home for food.
I have plenty of it.
I'm actually out of side dishes.
[Seon-taek] Here we go.
We had a rough day,
so we need a warm bowl of seaweed soup.
Give him one with a big piece of meat.
-It's his birthday, after all.
-Why are you making such a big deal?
Stop! You're getting sweat everywhere!
[in English] Happy birthday to you.
[in Korean] How did you know?
-Do you know what tomorrow is?
-The company founding anniversary.
Yes, tomorrow is
our company's founding day.
It's the day after you were born.
That's when our company opened.
That's why it's called "Typhoon Trading."
[Seon-taek chuckles]
We should at least
raise our glass with water.
-Can't we just eat in peace?
-Come on, guys.
Happy birthday to our new employee,
-Kang Tae-poong!
-[others] Cheers.
-Cheers.
-[glasses clink]
[radio host] This is a new song
that will be released on January 1st.
It feels like something
we all need right now.
Let's take a listen.
[lively rock and roll song
playing on radio]
Mmm! This is delicious.
It's tasty.
It's good.
[song continues on radio]
[song continues]
[song ends]
-[man] Carry on.
-[Seon-taek] Whoa!
[Tae-poong] What are you doing?
Stop that! Who are you guys?
Put it in the truck.
-[man] Let's get a move on, guys!
-Excuse me!
[Manager Ha] Oh, dear.
I was about to call you.
What brings you here?
What are you doing?
We're confiscating the goods
from warehouses 22 and 23.
-What?
-What are you talking about?
What the heck is this?
Stop right there. Put it down!
-Hey!
-Ms. Cha!
Ms. Cha!
What do you think you're doing?
-Why are you doing this?
-[Manager Ha] Why, you ask?
Bring me the contract, Mr. Kim.
I tried to help you guys out,
but your company hasn't paid
nor retrieved your goods.
Even with a rough estimate,
there's quite a bit of overdue payment.
What overdue payment?
We don't owe you anything!
You're not making any sense.
I'm done talking.
"Pyo Merchant Marine agrees
to store the goods
at Warehouses 22 and 23
at the request of Typhoon Trading."
Exactly. What overdue payment?
Why do you keep reading that part?
-Read the back too.
-[Seon-taek] The back?
There's a second page?
"The storage period is up to 72 hours
starting from the request date."
It's been over 72 hours!
"If you fail to make the repayment or
request an extension within this period,
the received fabric may be
confiscated and disposed of."
[Manager Ha] See? I was right.
-Move everything!
-[man] Yes, sir.
Let's go, guys.
Move them!
Oh, no! What do we do?
-How could you…
-[Seon-taek] No, you can't!
Please wait!
Please don't!
-Hurry up!
-Stop it!
-[people clamoring]
-[slow sentimental song playing]
[vehicle honks urgently]
[sighs heavily]
[song continues]
PYO MERCHANT MARINE
Can I help you?
-What brings you here?
-I'm here to see the CEO.
Did you make an appointment?
Stop right there!
-Please stop him.
-Let go of me!
You can't be here.
Let go of me!
I said, let go.
-[woman] He's not here.
-Mr. Pyo!
[Manager Ha] What are you doing?
If you had something to say,
you could've told me.
I have nothing to say to you.
I just need to talk to Mr. Pyo.
-Mr. Pyo!
-[Manager Ha] Take him outside.
-Mr. Pyo isn't here!
-[Bak-ho] Let him in.
-[song ends]
-Hello, Mr. Pyo.
I think there's something wrong
with the contract.
-Could you please take a look?
-You need
to learn basic business etiquette first.
Who just barges into a CEO's office
without an appointment?
Apologies, sir. I was in a rush.
[Hyun-jun] I told you, Dad.
That guy's just an idiot.
That's why he was out clubbing
while his dad died. [laughing]
I'm sorry, sir.
But this contract doesn't make any sense.
It says here that
there's only a 72-hour storage period,
and unless we make a request, the fabric
could be confiscated or disposed of.
If this is true…
If this is true,
then right from the start…
[tense music playing]
[chuckles]
This was a scam.
Was it?
[breathes deeply]
I'm just a businessman who saw a profit.
I don't see how that's a scam.
You should've read the contract carefully
and taken the goods on time.
Why are you blaming me?
Don't throw a tantrum here
because your company was careless.
This is outrageous.
This contract is ridiculous.
Let me see the others.
You crazy bastard.
Have you lost your mind?
Get him out of here!
Have you seriously lost it? Hey!
If you touch me right now,
I'll kill you.
Mr. Pyo!
This is ridiculous!
Mr. Pyo! Please show me
the other contracts!
Mr. Pyo! Let go of me!
The apple doesn't fall
far from the tree, does it?
TYPHOON TRADING
[Seon-taek]
We have no other choice. I'm sorry.
-[telephone rings]
-[Song-jung] Yes? Who's calling?
I see.
We're aware, but we're having problems.
I'll let the director know you called.
[Mi-seon] I'm afraid we can't pay today.
I can't give you an exact date right now.
I apologize. I'll call you back.
-We're sorry.
-[telephone ringing]
[Ma-jin] Hello?
How many times have you called?
-I told you multiple times.
-[telephone rings]
-Hello?
-I don't know where you heard the rumor.
-But it's not true.
-Please don't call me a "bastard," sir.
I understand your situation, but…
It's not like we've gone bankrupt.
-[Song-jung] I'll call you back.
-Sue me. Sue me, then!
[Seon-taek] Have you found anyone?
All banks and lenders said no.
How did this happen?
[sighing]
[somber music playing]
[telephone ringing]
[telephone ringing]
What are we going to do?
The rumors have spread about us.
I think we're really going under.
I'm scared they're going to come for us!
Screw it, tell them to come.
It's over for us anyway.
[ringing continues]
[breathes deeply]
SAVINGS ACCOUN
NAME: CHA SEON-TAEK
[woman] They're all under your name.
-[Tae-poong] My name?
-[woman] Yes.
[sighs]
CEO'S OFFICE
Why are you still here?
I was just organizing something.
Oh, by the way, this is for you.
Happy birthday.
It was a tough birthday, wasn't it?
I mean…
It was…
It was memorable.
-Thank you.
-You worked hard today.
[match striking]
[Jeong-mi] Ta-da!
It's the Prown Bakery cake,
which you like.
I had a hard time getting this.
-Blow out the candle.
-Let's blow it out together.
-You're right, I earned it.
-Exactly.
[both] One, two, three.
-Happy birthday!
-Thank you.
-[doorbell ringing]
-[banging on door]
[man] Open the door!
-Open this door, right now!
-Quiet.
-They'll leave if we're quiet.
-[woman] Mrs. Kang!
[man] Get out here!
-Is no one home?
-[doorbell continues ringing]
-[banging on door]
-Open this door!
They're gone.
Let's eat.
Eat up, son. Have some bulgogi.
There's japchae.
Eat up, okay?
-Mom.
-Yes?
Should we run away
like Yun-seong's family?
-Somewhere where no one will find us.
-I don't want to.
I don't want that.
But it's scary.
And sad.
And pathetic.
I may never be called a "madam" again,
but I never want
to be called a bad person.
It's okay to be a bit pathetic.
But I don't want to throw away
my integrity, even if I'm poor.
Your father wasn't like that.
[chuckles softly]
Come on, dig in.
I worked really hard making these.
-Okay.
-Eat up.
Have some beef too.
[Tae-poong slurping] Mmm!
-It's delicious.
-Really?
Yes.
[gasps] You're going to eat all that
at once?
[laughing] I can't believe you did that.
-Are you okay?
-Yes.
[telephone ringing]
[sighs] Look.
Can you please stay still?
It's hard to focus.
You should pack your belongings too.
[pager beeping]
[Ma-jin]
You think I feel happy doing this?
What choice do I have?
My family is running out of food.
[telephone ringing]
I need to do manual labor somewhere.
What else is there?
Do you guys have a solution?
-Say something, Mr. Koo!
-[Song-jung] Can you please stop, Mr. Go?
We all feel the same way.
Why do you keep yelling?
[sighs heavily]
Ms. Cha.
-You're done packing too?
-[Seon-taek] Yes.
[taping carton]
[Seon-taek] Ms. Oh.
You should try calling here.
You only need to do the interview.
SEYEONG DISTRIBUTION
It's a small distribution company.
But shouldn't we…
Shouldn't we try
to keep the company going?
Ms. Oh.
An employee shouldn't have to do that!
A… A company
should look after its employees.
I need to be able to feed myself,
sleep under a roof,
and raise my kid.
That's how I managed to get through
ten hours at this place. [slams table]
[door opens]
[Seon-taek] When Daebang Textile
went down, it was over for us too.
[Tae-poong] It's not over yet.
Don't you feel wronged?
Just wait. You can't give up so easily!
Easily? Does this look easy to you?
All of us here
depend on this company
to put food on the table.
Sure, this is so easy.
[Seon-taek] Tae-poong.
Let's face the facts.
We've all tried our best.
And I've worked
in this company for 26 years.
Sapdari Logistics isn't the only company
we owe money to.
[sighs heavily]
Can I have that document, Ms. Oh?
This is the business closure form.
-Just submit it at the tax office.
-[huffs]
[Seon-taek] Go today.
You never know what could happen.
Ms. Cha…
[sighs]
Just in case, disclaim the inheritance.
Look into filing for bankruptcy as well.
Mr. Bae.
[scoffs]
[door closes]
We should go too.
[door opens]
[door closes]
[slow melancholy song playing]
BUSINESS CLOSURE FORM
JONGNO TAX OFFICE
[song continues]
[Tae-poong] Rose hip.
[Jin-young]
When people see flower petals falling,
they say the flowers are withering.
But that's not it.
The flowers are trying their best to win
and bear fruit.
[song continues]
Thank you…
for bearing fruit.
[newsreader]
Ongoing instability in financial markets
is stirring uncertainty
in the Korean economy.
Foreign investors continue
to withdraw their capital,
and the nation's credit rating
is once again under pressure.
The government…
[melancholy song continues]
SEYEONG DISTRIBUTION
-[sighs heavily]
-[song ends]
RESUME
NAME: OH MI-SEON
Where is she?
[wind howling]
Tae-poong?
Is that you, Tae-poong?
Tae-poong!
What are you doing here?
Look at your face.
-Did you walk all the way here?
-Thank goodness.
I was worried you'd be asleep.
Why are you here at this hour?
It's freezing.
I wanted to say something.
Did you
file for business closure?
Don't go to the interview tomorrow.
Pardon?
I have something for you.
I went to the tax office
and applied
for a change of representative.
They said I need to provide
a payment guarantee.
TYPHOON TRADING
CEO KANG TAE-POONG
[theme song playing]
You're the CEO now.
Yes.
I just became
the CEO now.
But I have no employees…
or any money…
or any things to sell.
But what I'm trying to say is,
Ms. Oh Mi-seon…
Will you come and work…
for Typhoon Trading…
as a trader?
[theme song continues]
[gasps, sobs]
Yes.
MOONLIGHT IN SEOUL
[theme song continues]
TYPHOON FAMILY
I want to visit this place in person.
-Mr. Kang Tae-poong?
-[Mi-seon] There she is.
[woman] You'll find any currency here.
[man] I'm Park Yun-cheol,
the CEO of Shoe Park.
And fivefold if we sell it at 50,000 won.
[Bak-ho] Why don't you
just hand over the company to me?
[Tae-poong] There must be something
important at Typhoon Trading.
Take this and cancel the agreement.
[Tae-poong] I got these at
a dirt-cheap price for paying up front--
Kang Tae-poong!
[man] You'd be better off
staying out of the business.
People never change.
[Tae-poong] It's fun.
[woman 2] Do you feel confident?
[theme song continues]