UNDERCOVER MISS HONG
Albert?
What's he doing here?
-Hello there. -Welcome.
My word.
That's not a car you see in these parts.
I'm running a bit low on fuel.
Can I get some emergency fuel and an oil change as well?
We do everything here.
This is why
you should know your place and not act up.
I'm not sure if we have engine oil in stock.
It might take a few days.
Take your time.
Can you just call me a cab to Seoul?
A cab?
Hey. I'm calling from Horang.
Send me a cab.
Thanks.
Thank you.
What is that?
There's…
There's a woman there.
You know,
I've heard of people spotting
a maiden ghost near that highway.
I'll call you when the car's ready.
Can you leave me your phone number?
What did you see out there?
Jeez, that scared me.
I thought he was just another deadbeat.
Who is he really?
It was that bastard in the van who tried to kidnap me.
Hey.
No woman should be there alone this late.
Aren't you scared at all?
There are still gangsters out there, you know.
Don't you know how scary this world is?
How could I have known that the van guy was the auto shop owner?
And Albert was supposed to be with his family,
so how was I to know I'd find him there?
For all we know, Albert could be managing the slush fund.
He's Chairman Kang's grandson, after all.
He's not capable of that though.
Capabilities don't decide how people work.
They just keep quiet and do as they're told.
Seeing that you're taking his side, he must've grown on you already.
Don't be ridiculous!
What's going on here?
What are you doing out here?
I was waiting for you.
Me? Why?
I'm about to make you an offer you can't refuse.
It's cold. Can't we go inside and talk?
Someone might overhear us there.
This has to stay between you and me only.
I was originally going to do it on my own,
but I need your help now that Go Bok-cheol is out.
Anyway, let me get to the point.
There's some easy money at the company.
What? Money?
Yeah.
I'm thinking of hiring you as a bodyguard-assistant.
I'll make it worth your while.
I'm offering you the chance of a lifetime right now.
Oh gosh!
Hong Jang-mi!
You'll have the RA come running.
You're afraid of her, but not afraid to steal from the company?
Hold on.
She definitely knows about the Outstanding Women Club's slush fund.
Maybe she knows about Yehppee and the slush fund ledger as well?
This easy money you speak of.
When and how did you find out about it?
I help Ms. Song out with the Outstanding Women Employees' Club.
It turns out that was a paid position.
I'm just seeking compensation for the unauthorized use of my name.
How much is it?
Is it enough to change your life?
What's with that look in her eyes?
Why does it feel like I'm being interrogated?
You know what I mean.
After all, you stopped me from going on that business trip.
I haven't even checked the account yet.
It could be one big one?
Maybe ten million won?
Queen Bee.
I'm telling you this because I care about you.
Don't do it.
Just promise me you won't, here and now.
What's with the straight face?
Just forget it.
Happy now?
I can't trust Go Bok-hee, and Albert seems suspicious.
This is driving me crazy.
Damn it!
EPISODE 7: I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST SUMMER
Good morning.
Did you have a good time with your family last night?
Of course.
The coffee smells great.
I'll take one as well.
Was that crossing the line?
You crossed way over the line.
How does a young kid like you
think you can ask someone clearly your senior to make you coffee?
Don't you have working hands?
She's not older than me. I'm…
-I'm her senior. -Big Al.
You're coming to the division head lunch, right?
You'd better not exclude him just because he's young.
Bring him along.
Take me out of here right now.
-Oh, right now? -Yes.
This way.
Is that young man really a division manager?
Yes, that's right.
He's the chairman's grandson.
Miss!
You should've told me sooner!
Seriously?
How is his desk so empty?
What are you doing over there, Ms. Hong?
This videotape stack fell from the desk.
Gosh, Mr. Oh should tidy up a little.
This is a report on Kang Myeong-hwi's car accident.
Why was this…
TRAFFIC ACCIDENT FATALITY INCIDENT REPORT
6. ACTIONS TAKEN FOLLOW-UP INVESTIGATION
7. NOTES: VEHICLE INSPECTION ON DAY BEFORE ACCIDENT
At Horang Auto Repair Shop?
Did you see the article
about the bankruptcy status of the top 50 conglomerates?
What's your outlook, President Shin?
"The exchange rate is in crisis, and domestic demand has plunged."
The media reports are stirring market sentiment.
However,
since pension funds announced up to one trillion won in market injections,
I believe the likelihood of Korea facing a Southeast Asian-style crisis is low.
As expected,
it seems our perspectives align.
Both crises and opportunities are illusions.
Just keep your eye on the prize.
Use anything you can,
whether it's a sense of crisis or patriotism,
to sell as much as possible.
-Yes, sir. -Understood.
Don't worry, sir.
What should we name the fund?
You do know that Hanmin was named after
the characters that make up "Republic of Korea," right?
All right then.
Let's see here.
There.
Look.
"New Korea." That's perfect.
NEW KOREA
NEW KOREA FUND
INVEST IN KOREA'S NEXT LEAP FORWARD!
NEW KOREA FUND
HANMIN'S TOP-SELLING INVESTMENT FUND NEW KOREA FUND
Attention, everyone.
We've received a new directive from the head office.
The top New Korea Fund salesperson
will receive a performance bonus at the end of the year.
Here's to another productive day.
All right, get ready for the chant!
Let's once again survive today!
Let's survive as long as we can!
Beyond the Han River!
-To the World! To the Future! Hanmin! -To the World! To the Future! Hanmin!
Let's give it our all today.
TODAY'S TOP INVESTMENT PICKS:
NEW KOREA FUND
It's called the New Korea Fund,
and it's the top-selling investment fund from the industry-leading Hanmin.
You'll see here that you're guaranteed a 30% return.
It's a fund that prioritizes stability alongside returns.
Is the annual return really 30%?
Of course. It's all guaranteed.
NEW KOREA FUND KIM MI-SOOK
Breakfast is ready, everyone.
Look at all these expensive, imported bananas…
All of it looks expensive.
I got them on a recent visit to my relatives.
Jang-mi, come and eat breakfast!
Okay.
Mi-sook, what is all this?
It's the promotion period for the New Korea Fund,
so I'm making these for the clients.
I want to do well with this so I can get a permanent spot next year.
Here's a pick-me-up treat for you.
I am Kim Mi-sook from Hanmin's Magang Branch.
You're already starting the day with a sales pitch.
You'd better sell her one, Jang-mi.
Did it sound okay?
SPECIAL BENEFITS FOR NEW CLIENTS
INVESTMENT KEY POINTS EXPLANATION CHECKLIST FOR SALESPERSONS
Ms. Kim.
Don't you think you're pushing too hard for that performance bonus?
Take it easy.
I'll make us look bad if you go overboard.
But you know how expensive housing is in Seoul.
I hope you understand that I need this.
Sure.
We should all work hard.
Yeah, good luck.
I guess we should do our best.
Mi-sook.
You're coming home late.
I had some business to take care of after everyone left.
Do you always pack your lunch and dinner?
Eating out near the office is expensive,
so I'm trying to save on expenses.
Mi-sook, let's switch.
-What? -I bought some snacks for Bom.
I bet she'll love them more if they come from you.
She's a mommy's girl, after all.
It feels like I'm in high school again,
lunchbox in hand and linking arms with a close friend.
I've been hoping we could be friends for a while now.
SLUSH FUND CUSTODIANS
FARMERS' BANK, CHUNGSEO BRANCH
CHUNGSEO BANK
SAENARA BANK, CHUNGSEO BRANCH
Hong Jang-mi.
Try as you might, but I won't give up on this money.
I'll be fine on my own.
Now serving customer number 20.
I'm here to withdraw.
Ma'am, the account is empty.
It was withdrawn by an authorized user.
What?
Print me the statement.
Just a moment.
WITHDRAWN BY AUTHORIZED USER
WITHDRAWAL: 5 BILLION WON REMAINING BALANCE: 0 WON
Do you remember who it was, like anything distinctive?
Well, the thing is…
Start talking if you don't want things to escalate.
Right now.
Well…
A man came by just a moment ago.
A man?
OUTSTANDING WOMAN AWARD NOTICE
Ms. Hong.
Congratulations!
This quarter's Outstanding Woman is Hong Jang-mi!
Really?
RECIPIENT: HONG JANG-MI, RISK MANAGEMENT DIVISION
It's all thanks to us, really.
Your productivity is the result of our guidance and direction.
That's how you want to take credit?
Treat us to dinner.
You've reached Risk Management.
This is Song Ju-ran.
Did you check the intranet announcement?
Yes, I just did.
Congratulations.
Can you come to my office with a copy of your ID and bankbook?
Yes, ma'am. I'll be right there.
May I ask
what you're doing here, Mr. Oh?
As her immediate supervisor,
I'm here to congratulate, take photos, and deliver flowers.
Shall we start with photos?
Sure.
All right.
Here we go.
One, two, three.
That's going to be great. One more.
Here we go. One, two…
That's so great.
Okay.
No.
Ms. Song,
you take this.
Please.
Another one?
Smile.
Should I just confront him?
No, he might just deny it.
Would he really have recommended me knowing that the OW Club
is a money-laundering scheme?
It's all thanks to your recommendation.
Thank you.
You can thank me with a tasty dinner.
I can do that.
I should deliver the happy news to the others.
No, wait.
We should have dinner,
just the two of us.
My roommates told me
that President Shin's predecessor, President Kang Myeong-hwi,
was your maternal uncle.
Yeah, he was.
I think I read about his traffic accident in the paper.
It caused quite a stir.
But he was replaced, and the company just went back to business as usual,
as if nothing happened.
It's like they swapped out a missing part.
It's weird.
Were you and your uncle close?
It was one-sided.
He loved me very much.
He used to prattle on about the company and numbers,
none of which I understood.
-"Numbers"? -Yeah.
Oh, right.
Was it a week before the accident?
He told me…
After work, I wanted to pick up some chicken skewers to go.
And I just happened to run into Mr. Shin out front,
totally by chance.
I heard this place is good.
You, me, Bok-hee, Mi-sook, and Bo…
There are 5 of us, so I'll take 50 to go, ma'am!
50 SKEWERS
Did you say 50?
That's going to take some time.
You should join us for a quick drink while you wait.
Shut up.
What reason do you two have to meet outside the office?
I was having a one-on-one with my immediate supervisor.
Yes, that's right.
Let me pour you a drink.
Ms. Hong.
If you hate him, just say so.
What's with the foam party?
It's fine. I enjoy foam.
I guess you enjoy drinking.
You didn't turn down a single drink at the last company dinner either.
My ex-girlfriend could hold her liquor and enjoyed drinking.
I forced myself to drink more after I broke up with her,
just to see how it felt.
And how did it feel?
It was nothing special.
I'll stand down today.
You're not the least bit helpful.
-The skewers to go are ready. -Okay.
-Let's go. -Okay.
Let's go before they get cold.
We'll be going now.
Future uncle-in-law.
You should be careful in Yeouido.
There are too many prying eyes.
Isn't it more inappropriate to meet privately with a subordinate?
I'd like it to be inappropriate,
but I haven't figured out a way yet.
In other words, there's nothing remotely improper going on between us.
For now, at least.
How did you know about the street stall?
It used to be my ex-girlfriend's favorite spot,
so I used to come often, all the time.
Excuse me then.
The weak currency has pushed up prices of grains,
coffee, and snack foods across the board.
Gasoline prices have broken above the 843-won-per-liter mark.
"Broken above"?
BREAK ABOVE: TO RISE PAST A SPECIFIC LIMIT
With the dismal exchange rate--
"Break above."
We're back.
Something smells tasty.
Tonight, we'll be having a chicken skewer party!
I'm so happy, so excited!
Bom, are you happy? How many do you want?
You screwed me over, Hong Jang-mi.
Why did she grill me like that the other night?
She must be hiding something.
Then I'm going to eat 40!
The liquidity shortages among second-tier merchant banks
have led to a rapid rise in call borrowing.
Merchant banks appear to have increased call borrowing
from insurance companies and securities firms,
following a sharp decline in funding from bank trusts.
This merchant banking crisis is more acute in foreign currencies.
With our two-year corporate bonds maturing in the third week of December,
our funding
remains tight.
How much?
The issuance amount is projected at 100 billion won.
That leaves a shortfall of approximately 40 billion won.
What if we raise short-term funds in Myeongdong?
We've already pulled in about 20 billion won from there.
That's quite the display of business prowess.
All these brains in here, and not one can find a source of funds?
There is a way, sir.
Perhaps you could consider freeing up your personal funds.
Why would I do that?
Pardon?
Right.
A personal capital injection by the chairman
or borrowing against company real estate will only spark rumors.
There is a market where ultra-short-term funding
can be borrowed using Hanmin's bonds as collateral.
Is that so?
We must fill the granary before winter comes.
Borrow to the limit.
-Yes, sir. -Good.
Hanmin's two-year corporate bonds mature
in the third week of December,
but there's no cash for the payouts.
So,
I've suggested funding through repurchase agreements.
Okay. He'll have no choice but to accept our offer later.
I'll send you the preliminary report next week.
Bye.
You've reached Shin Jung-woo.
Hey.
It's me, Executive Director Oh Deok-gyu.
How about having lunch with me today?
Unfortunately, I have plans.
I think you'd appreciate meeting these people.
They're from the FSS.
I'm supposed to have lunch with them today.
I see.
What time should I meet you?
I'm about to finish this whole pot.
They asked to meet at noon. Where are they?
They're busy people.
And I'm not?
I'm glad you finally changed your mind after being so reluctant.
Life's better when we help each other out.
You only dragged me here because you knew you weren't enough.
Come on now.
I've seen plenty of people in Yeouido with that mindset
be swept away by the Han River current.
Come on, the river can't sweep me away
if I'm sitting in the lap of luxury.
Gosh, sorry we're late.
Goodness me.
No need to apologize. We just got here ourselves.
Hello, I'm Shin Jung-woo.
I'm Director Yun Jae-beom from the FSS.
I believe we met briefly in your office last time.
I was unfortunately a bit unwell that day.
Are you better now?
Yes, of course.
Gosh, you're much taller than I remember.
Jeez, it's like a meeting of the in-laws.
Director Yun, you're looking at him as if he's your son-in-law.
My goodness, he might as well be.
Gosh.
You have such big hands, and you're so tall.
And your nose… Never mind.
What a handsome man you are.
Any parent with a daughter would say the same.
But sir, you have two sons.
Hello, I'm Nam Dong-gi.
Yes, hello.
Please sit.
Please.
I would've shown him no mercy
if I were still at the Ministry of Finance and Economy.
I've heard Hanmin and the FSS are deeply at odds.
A few months ago,
there was a search and seizure over slush fund allegations, right?
Oh that?
There was a bit of a misunderstanding.
Wasn't that done by one of your peers, Mr. Nam?
Yes, that's right.
She was demoted and transferred to Jeonju,
and I doubt she'll ever be able to return to headquarters.
If only she could take this chance to drop that "Witch of Yeouido" title
and get married.
Some bide their time to sharpen their knife.
She may be planning to avenge her humiliation, no?
Come on now. Revenge isn't a one-man sport.
Hong Keum-bo doesn't have anyone in her corner,
our office included.
And was it ten years ago?
Everyone at her accounting firm cut ties with her after she was fired.
I heard even her boyfriend dumped her.
You gentlemen all get it, don't you?
What do we get exactly?
I don't get it at all.
Right, you might not.
You will, once you experience her firsthand.
President Shin,
aren't you and Inspector Hong university alumni?
Is that so?
Weren't you the one who offered her a job at the FSS, Director Yun?
What? Really?
Man, that's top-secret intel that even my wife doesn't know about.
You're quite impressive.
Shall we arrange for a meeting?
I do wonder
what Hong Keum-bo's been up to and what's been on her mind.
Sounds good. I'll be waiting for your call.
Damn it.
I can't dig properly because I keep getting interrupted.
I should've just ended him over the skewers.
I see you still visit the emergency stairs to blow off steam at work.
You hired someone for a background check?
I guess dirty tricks are what got you up that ladder.
Why haven't you gotten anywhere, while I've come this far?
What?
When you let Yun Jae-beom talk you into whistleblowing,
your life went off the rails.
You don't have a single ally at the FSS, do you?
That punk who claimed to be your peer jumped at the chance to smear you.
How exactly does my off-the-rails life and smeared name concern you?
President Shin.
You appear quite intoxicated by your rise in social status,
and by all means, progress away.
I'm just doing my job.
So you'll cling to a sense of justice
that gets you no recognition and no reward?
Do you still believe in people after all I put you through?
I learned it all from you.
You're staying quiet despite having the power to kick me out
because it could hurt you, no?
Because you fear the ever-wary chairman might dig into us?
Do you still not get it?
This is no time for make-believe. "The Witch of Yeouido"?
The end for a witch is either exile or death.
Then just sit back and watch,
just like you did nine years ago.
Why were you even there?
Why else?
I went because I was curious about Shin Jung-woo.
Man, he was even better in person.
He's so tall.
That punk is unreal.
No wonder the invincible Hong Keum-bo melted away
like spring snow in early March…
Director Yun!
By the way,
he knew that I was the one who offered you a job at the FSS.
He did?
How did he know about that?
Exactly.
That happened a long time after you two broke up.
Anyway, I confirmed the deposit in Hong Jang-mi's name.
The whole 24 billion won came in.
If that's just a part of it,
how much do you think the slush fund is in total?
ACCOUNT TRANSACTION HISTORY
That OW money must be in Hong Jang-mi's account now,
now that she's got the award.
It's fine.
I still have this golden goose in the making.
LONESOME: FEELING LONELY IN A DESOLATE WAY
I'm back.
WOMEN'S MAGAZINE
Kiddo.
-Yes? -Yes?
Yes, you two.
Mi-sook is working late tonight, so give Bom her bath.
Okay. Let's go, Bom.
Okay.
Bom, did you go outside?
No, I didn't.
You must get bored being here alone after everyone leaves for work.
I feel lonesome.
Do you know what that means?
"Feeling lonely in a desolate way."
That's what the dictionary says.
You're so smart, Bom.
Sit.
It's Sunday tomorrow.
-We should play soccer. -Sure.
Hey, Mom.
Come home once in a while.
You're not saving the country, so you can afford to visit your parents.
I've been a little busy.
By the way,
do kids easily get bruises on their arms and legs?
Keum-bo.
Don't worry about other people's kids.
Worry about getting married yourself!
Hey.
You don't have a name or a home?
Are you a beggar?
Even a beggar would have a name.
I'm holding back right now.
And what happens if you don't, beggar?
Hey! You horrible brats!
Go! Run!
You little…
What are you doing here?
Are you okay?
Why were those kids being mean to you?
I can't tell them I live in the dorms,
so I told them my name and home were secret.
Then they called me a weirdo.
Do you sneak out to play every day
after the aunties go to work?
Not every day.
But everyone has secrets.
You have one too.
Right.
Eat up.
KIM MI-SOOK: WORKING SATURDAY AFTERNOON TOO
Oh my god.
Mi-sook would be so upset if she heard this.
It can't be easy for Bom to be inside all day.
She's alone all day.
We should give them a good scolding.
-Us? -Scold who?
Hey!
I told you beggars aren't allowed at the playground!
Hey now.
Kiddos, do you own the playground?
You should be nice to each other.
You can't play favorites and bully others already.
-Think of the country's future. -Whatever.
Who are you ladies to be butting in?
We're Bom's aunties!
So what?
I guess she really has no mom.
That's not true!
I guess it's true then.
My lady, it's time to go home now.
Wait, that's the new doll that just came out.
It's the one I wanted.
My dad wouldn't buy me one because it was too expensive.
Be nice.
All it took was a "my lady" to make her into some rich family's kid.
Bom, did it feel good?
Yeah, I felt like a princess.
Of course, you're a princess.
It's once again our duty to finish these skewers today.
Fifty is too much. We still have thirty to go.
You promised you wouldn't go outside.
I'm sorry, Mommy.
Excuse me.
Bom, why aren't you sleeping?
Auntie Eun-joo got you the pretty doll.
Why are you playing with these paper dolls?
These have been my friends for a long time.
I see.
We should build a house for your friends.
A sturdy one too.
This sketchbook paper should be sturdy enough.
Pink.
A pink that's as pretty as you, Bom.
Let's first color the walls…
-Ta-da. -Wow, how pretty.
Let's draw her a necklace too.
CORPORATE CARD RECEIPTS
Hello?
Hello, sir. Is my car ready?
All right. I'll pick it up after work today.
Thank you.
HORANG AUTO REPAIR SHOP
Come on in.
I left the keys in the car.
You're all set.
Here you go.
Let's see here.
Do you do vehicle inspections too?
Here?
We don't.
They don't pay much.
But you did one last July.
Do you also do repairs yourself?
The brakes were faulty.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Do you want some coffee?
Hey!
No! Don't come any closer!
-What's going on? -Stop right there!
Damn it!
Come on, let's just talk it out!
I'm here to talk.
Who are you?
Who sent you?
I just came on my own.
What's your deal? Stop!
Hold on!
Damn it.
I got you.
Man, that hurts.
Hey, get in!
Get away from me!
Hey! Get them!
Are you okay?
Did you follow me?
Why?
You forgot to sign something for approval, so I had to follow you.
Don't lie to me!
Okay.
Let's play the truth game.
I have a lot of questions right now.
Why was this document in your possession?
And why were you at the auto shop in question?
You get to ask?
Not me?
-I don't know why you have this-- -Answer my question.
If it weren't for me back there, you would've been knocked out.
Yes, thank you for that.
Fine.
I've been investigating my uncle's accident. Satisfied?
We still have our Nora.
I had to be here as her mother.
After all, our Nora
is the chairman's only child now.
You were kicked out of here ages ago.
I was never kicked out. I walked out on my own.
Even after his funeral mass,
not a single person mourned his death.
If Nora survives
the three-month probationary period
and becomes a full-time employee at Hanmin Investment & Securities,
then I'll let you inherit the shares of the company
that I intended to pass down to Myeong-hwi.
My goodness. Nora.
But, sir.
I'd known that my family was dysfunctional at best, but…
Chief.
We're hoping you close the case as soon as possible.
The chairman doesn't want
any further investigation into President Kang's accident.
That's right.
Please take care of it.
POLICE ID
According to the police officer,
evidence proving my uncle's brakes were intentionally tampered with
had been left out of the report.
For some reason, his car was taken
to an unfamiliar auto shop for inspection the day before his accident.
It was the one we just escaped from,
Horang Auto Repair Shop.
Who made that change?
Was it
Go Bok-hee?
It wasn't Ms. Go.
Wait, did Ms. Song ask you to tail me?
No.
Do you suspect her?
My uncle's driver at the time claimed he just did as he was told.
But he never told me who it was and went into hiding.
Why are you telling me all this?
What if I tell people?
Because I'm lonely.
You're the first person to ask about it.
You probably don't know anything about my uncle,
but I just…
I just wanted to tell someone.
Also, I'm the chairman's only grandson, and you're an entry-level minion.
Who do you think people will believe?
I'm not worried.
Look at you being all elitist.
That's just how the world works.
After all, I have more real-world experience than you.
I don't think there's one sincere person in this company.
There's no sincerity,
just loads of secrets.
Hey.
A few days ago,
some spoiled brat
came by for an oil change with his sports car.
And today,
he said something strange to me.
What did he say?
He asked…
if I broke someone's brakes in July.
Ms. Song.
He was
about 180 cm tall.
He was young, with a handsome face.
And he had black eyes.
Noted.
Hello.
I'll follow up with an additional assignment soon.
HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES
PERSONAL DETAILS SO GYEONG-DONG
PERSONAL DETAILS BANG JIN-MOK
PERSONAL DETAILS CHA JUNG-IL
PERSONAL DETAILS ALBERT OH
PERSONAL DETAILS GO BOK-HEE
Should we report yesterday's incident to the police?
No. How would I trust them?
Are you giving up now?
Are you free tonight?
What?
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Two heads are better than one.
Ms. Hong.
You've got grit.
Let's call it tenacity.
That's the exact opposite of me.
All I've ever done is give up.
When I was in film school,
I was always writing screenplays,
but I never finished a single one.
I started out strong,
but I gave up midway, worried the ending would be lame.
But now,
I fear
the ending to this storyline will be even more infuriating.
So I'll stop here.
But you watch every videotape through to the end credits.
You should see this through too.
Shall we go somewhere more private?
I don't want
the same ending as my uncle.
They might succeed in taking me out quietly next time.
I need someone to back me up.
And even better if they can save me before that happens.
You got the right person for the job.
Okay.
Everything I'm about to say is purely fictional.
Is there no screenplay?
Neither my grandfather nor the audit team can raid my mind.
Early in the morning on July 22nd,
my uncle got into a car accident on his way to work.
Later that morning,
the prosecutors seized all the files and computers on the 12th floor
where his office was.
They did.
If my grandfather is right and my uncle was a traitor,
my uncle would've left
the whistleblower evidence in his office before he went home the night before.
You know, as a sort of promise.
I know that because it was my idea.
It was your idea?
It was a storyline in one of my unfinished screenplays.
My uncle read it and called it awful,
but he wanted to steal just that part.
If the prosecutors
had found something, they would've taken action.
But they didn't.
It doesn't seem like the company covered it up,
either.
What if President Kang's aide
delivered the whistleblower evidence to the 12th floor,
only for a third party to snatch it up?
If it was someone who could enter his office
without attracting attention,
then it's possible.
You had such access.
Me?
No.
Not me, but that woman in your life.
Go Bok-hee.
The cart.
I tried to see if I could get something out of her,
but I got nothing.
Hold on a second.
There's someone else.
Who?
I'll check and let you know.
-You should go home. -What about you?
It's already past curfew at the dorms.
I've already got three demerit points, so I need to tread carefully.
Then I'm staying here.
Can't you just go?
You won't tell me who it is, and you want to check on your own.
How can I just leave you?
Fine.
We'll check together at 5 a.m.
Okay.
HANMIN INVESTMENT & SECURITIES
Hello.
-Just another busy day ahead. -Have a good day.
Oh gosh! You scared me.
You're the cleaning lady from that day.
The chairman's grandson?
That's right, ma'am.
You remember the chairman's grandson, right?
I made a big mistake the other day.
I'm terribly sorry.
Why don't we chat some more in the office?
I fear our young master…
I mean, the division manager might find standing exhausting.
My legs do hurt a bit. Shall we go inside and chat some more?
But I have to finish cleaning the president's office within 30 minutes.
Ms. Hong will help you with the cleaning.
I'll remain seated.
Right, Ms. Hong?
That's right.
The new president is very tidy,
so there isn't much to clean.
Yes, he's one tidy person.
By the way, what did you want to talk to me about?
Ma'am, do you remember what you did on July 22nd,
on the day of the late president's accident?
Of course. It was a complete mess.
The prosecutors stormed in to seize everything in sight.
You cleaned this office that morning as well, right?
Of course, I did.
-Hello there. -Hello.
The president's pen…
Here it is.
I remember his assistant came in early that day too.
I heard the chairman had called for an emergency meeting.
-I can get that. -Sorry.
She was all over the place.
The files are usually marked with the floor they came from.
That's right.
She took the notebook with the sticker on the cover.
Have a good day.
You too.
A sticker?
What's your deal? Don't dig through my stuff!
Wait, I'm not…
No, hold on.
What…
Just another sleepless night.
No way.
Did she stay out?
Where's that notebook?
What notebook?
The notebook with the sticker you accused me of stealing.
I don't know, maybe I left it at the office?
It's not at your desk. I already checked.
You went through my desk?
Have you lost your mind?
You figured it out after you saw that ledger
where the easy money was buried.
Hey!
What's your deal?
Are you with the police? The secret service?
What gives you the right to do this?
Stop it!
Oh no.
We should do something.
Damn it.
Where's the magazine that I put here?
-Magazine? -I threw it out.
-You threw it out? -You threw it out?
Yeah. It was dorm clean-out day yesterday.
Great.
WOMEN'S MAGAZINE
AUGUST 1997, SUMMER EDITION
I tossed it because it was the August summer issue.
Are you crazy? Why would you throw that out?
You hid the ledger inside a magazine?
Magazines are made out of paper…
And recycled paper ends up in the incinerator!
The incinerator?
Sir, have you seen a notebook this big?
There's a dog sticker in the bottom-right corner.
I'm not sure.
Mister.
Where's the third-floor paper waste from yesterday's clean-out?
Jeez, I burned it all up already.
See? It's all gone.
You should've come sooner.
Where did you get that notebook from?
I just…
I just found it somewhere.
I told you last time
that there's easy money at the company.
This would've never happened if we joined forces then.
You found the notebook?
You took it from the president's office.
Did you take it knowing about the raid?
Who told you to?
Listen, I wouldn't feel this wronged if I'd been paid something.
It was clearly a slush fund ledger.
The president had passed away,
so how could I return it not knowing who'd sent it from the seventh floor?
The seventh floor?
Yes, the seventh floor.
That's what the note on it said,
with no division name.
Have a good day.
You too.
If it's the seventh floor, it's either Trading, Research…
or the Risk Management Division.
What the hell is her deal?
There's a dog sticker in the bottom-right corner.
I burned it up already.
The president had passed away,
so how could I return it not knowing who'd sent it from the seventh floor?
Thank you.
I'd like to ask why you ran out this morning
and what you're agonizing over now, if possible.
It's fine.
After all, we're on the same team,
and we're partners.
I can wait.
You let the slush fund ledger burn before we even laid eyes on it?
I'm sorry, sir.
There's no point in postponing it.
Resign and come back immediately!
But at least we know now that it came from the seventh--
TO: YEHPPEE
STATUS: UNREAD
I have infiltrated Hanmin.
Hello, Yehppee. This is Hong Keum-bo.
In order to meet you in person,
I've taken someone else's identity to get a job in Hanmin.
I heard that you also work on the seventh floor.
I'd like to meet you.
I'll be awaiting your reply.
SEND
SUBJECT: I HAVE INFILTRATED HANMIN
SEND
SENDING…
YOUR MAIL HAS BEEN SENT
Hey, it's me.
Can you look up a plate for me?
"Seoul 1. B2727."
Thanks.
ALL MAIL
STATUS: READ
INBOX
Meet me at nine o'clock tonight,
at the same place you used to meet with President Kang.
It's working fine.
This needs your signature.
No, "E" is the issue. The "E" key isn't working.
Pay attention.
-Hello. -Hello.
CHA JUNG-IL, BANG JIN-MOK
I'm on my way to meet Yehppee.
I'll report back when I'm done.
Hey, who the hell are you to meddle in Go Bok-hee's family affairs?
-Let go of me. -Damn it.
Why you little…
I told you, he punched me.
-Damn it. -Get in there.
Damn it.
Yehppee?
Over here!
Yehp…
Wait. Wait a minute!
Wait!
One, two.
Move!
Come on.
INVESTMENT TRUST PRODUCT
I have no choice now.
I'll just have to force an introduction.
You're here early.
Good morning.
Coffee, Mr. Bang?
Thank you.
By the way, why did you run off last night?
You made me run by the river for quite some time.
What are you talking about?
I knew it was you.
Yehppee was able to keep his face hidden,
but he gave away something else.
What?
You already know, Yehppee.
Hong Keum-bo.
UNDERCOVER MISS HONG
Who's that in the photo?
That's my eldest daughter.
Ms. Kim Mi-sook is the top salesperson.
Hong Keum-bo? You'd better not mess up this time.
Something feels off with all of it.
You should take her back immediately.
So you knew about it going in.
Just hand over the materials, and we'll take care of the rest.
An emergency executive meeting?
Did you call the Ministry of Finance and Economy?
There's no issue with the slush fund, is there?
Hey, Hong. We're in big trouble.
What are you doing here, Ms. Hong Jang-mi?