A Virtuous Business (2024) s01e04 Episode Script

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A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS
PROTECTING GEUMJE LIVES
AND SAFETY
Detective Kim,
are you back from questioning?
-Yes.
-I put the enlarged photo you requested
on your desk.
I put notes
from the forensics team on it too.
Thank you.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DIVISION
FORENSICS REPOR
Hello, this is Detective Kim Do-hyeon.
Hello, detective.
I think I found the culprit.
Who is it?
Let's go.
JANGAN HARDWARE
That's it?
How do you know
that this is my English handwriting?
Did you study everyone's handwriting here?
How can a few rushed letters be evidence?
My husband was at the store all day.
He didn't set foot
anywhere near her place.
Are you sure?
Of course, I'm sure.
Why would I go to her house?
Then why is there evidence
that you were at Jeong-suk's house?
There were many footprints
in front of her house.
They're from size-280 military boots.
They're an exact match
for your boots, which are rare these days.
Do you need to hear more?
Say something.
Well?
Did you really do it?
Why?
Why did you do it?
I was disgusted.
You were selling such vulgar items
and being a bad influence on my wife.
I did it so you'd feel
the shame you deserve.
Mister.
Have you gone insane?
Are you crazy?
How could you do that
to someone we see around town
all the time?
You give me the shivers.
Jeong-suk is the one
that gives you the shivers!
I see you're still selling those
even after what happened.
You seem to have a lot to say.
Come to the station,
and I'll give you plenty of time to talk.
I can't believe you.
Jeong-suk.
I'm sorry. I'll talk some sense into him.
Please forgive him.
I'm begging you.
He should apologize
before I can forgive him.
Apologize to me.
I won't leave before you do.
Are you all right?
Yes. I had to twist his arm,
but I did get an apology.
It's just…
sad to see a relationship
go sour so quickly.
I've known them for a while.
They helped us when we moved.
Tae-sik used to be a sweet neighbor
that would give Min-ho candies.
Is that why you let them off?
Without any punishment?
No.
I think the punishment
has already begun.
What?
Even if I don't say anything,
people will find out soon.
Judging looks from neighbors,
public condemnations,
and humiliation.
I think
that's the true punishment.
Was that too cold of me to say?
It's not cold.
It's cool.
-Excuse me?
-Let's hope they're properly punished.
CHARMING HAIR SALON
A woman should…
CLOSED EVERY TUESDAY
I NEED A BREAK TOO
-What are you doing?
-Hold on a sec!
Cold water!
Here's cold water.
Ju-ri?
Gosh, Seong-sil! You can't do that!
Gosh, it's my day off.
What? 100,000 won more?
What are you so shocked about?
I heard New York Salon in town center
pays a monthly rent of 300,000 won.
But that's a new building
and a lot bigger.
So you're saying this place
is shabby and cramped?
It's not that.
I noticed yesterday
that you had tons of customers.
To be perfectly honest,
your skills aren't that good.
You're only successful
because the salon is in a great location.
I know.
I owe it to you
for renting me a good spot.
But Dong-u just started school,
so paying 300,000 won so suddenly
is too much for me.
Is it?
I suppose it would be bad
to force a rent raise
on a tenant as a landlord.
Thank you for understanding.
It's no problem at all.
I have no desire
to force a higher rent on you.
So let's close up the store
and be at peace, all right?
-What?
-Tons of people are interested
in this spot.
You don't have to worry
that it might stay vacant after you leave.
I'll be going now.
Wait, Ms. Heo.
Ms. Heo!
-That's what I found.
-Really?
-Let's hang out later.
-Sure.
Mom!
Dong-u!
-Hello.
-Hi, Min-ho.
Is it your first time playing dalgona?
Yes.
It'll break if you do it like that.
Look and learn.
Lick the back.
Hold it up to the sun.
Lick it more to melt it.
It broke.
Who cares if you win and get another one?
If you like free stuff, you'll go bald.
Mom, you've seemed off since before.
Is something wrong?
No, it's nothing.
I think you're lying.
I just want to make a lot of money.
Mr. Kim Deuk-chul, a man in his 30s
living in Geumho-dong in Seoul,
opened an accessories shop
as his side hustle
and made a ton of money.
Maybe you need a side hustle too?
I told you to stop
reading those magazines.
I did it!
Wow! Mister, we get another one, right?
One more!
-One more!
-One more!
One more!
-One more!
-One more!
A side hustle.
I had fun today.
Me too.
I always have so much fun with you.
Hello, ladies!
-Hello.
-Hello.
Are you heading to Jeong-suk's place?
Did you hear the news too?
I can't believe it.
What happened?
My goodness.
It must've been a big mess
given that you repainted it all.
-I know.
-How did you find out?
We heard on the way back
from picking up more products to sell.
Next time, tell us
if something like this happens.
We can't resolve anything,
but we can curse them out with you.
That's right.
He did it because he was disgusted?
He's the disgusting one here.
I know.
I bought floor tape there the other night.
Should I use it
-to tape up his mouth?
-Please.
Or should I write the same word s…
-right on his forehead?
-What did you say?
"Thex."
I'm relieved to see you smiling.
As she should.
The hardware store will fail,
and this business will prosper.
Why?
I'm planning to join you.
-What?
-What?
You are?
You said you were too busy with the salon.
Saving my energy for the salon
might cost me the salon.
Ms. Heo is raising the rent.
I'll advertise to my customers
and host sales events on my days off.
-Yes, that's great!
-Yes.
Not your rent going up. You joining us.
I think the four of us
can achieve great things.
Right, Jeong-suk?
Yes.
Good choice.
It's so pretty.
Are those bubbles?
They're pretty.
-The kids have fun together.
-I know.
What a relief.
You're closing it as a civil case?
Yes, the victim, Ms. Han Jeong-suk,
didn't want a harsh punishment.
She also resolved the issue
with her landlord.
They reached a settlement
faster than I expected.
-Yes.
-She probably wanted to avoid trouble.
They live close by,
and everything in the hardware store
can be a murder weapon.
She must have been scared of revenge.
No.
She isn't that weak.
What?
Anyway, I handled it wisely.
"Wisely"?
Yes.
What's this?
Did you just give me a side-eye?
I would never.
You know Detective Kim is always frowning.
This was quick and easy. I like it.
All right.
How about this?
Let's go for a team dinner
to welcome Detective Kim.
It will be more meaningful
if Detective Kim pays.
Then instead of going
to Granny's Spicy Pork,
let's get a light dinner of beef ribs.
There's a new beef ribs place nearby.
Beef ribs sound good.
I love beef ribs!
I'm not feeling well today,
so I'm going home right after.
Oh, really?
Then we'll go by ourselves.
All right.
-We're still getting beef, right?
-Are you paying?
There's nothing better than
Granny's Spicy Pork for a team dinner!
POLICE ARCHIVE
Be careful.
When you get home, Grandma will be here.
I have to go to work.
I know.
I have three colleagues now.
Wow.
But what work do you do, Mom?
What?
Well, I sell things.
What kind of things?
Well…
Well, the thing is…
I…
I sell items that adults use.
You're going to be late!
Hurry along to school.
I'm not late at all.
I have to get ready for work.
Go to school with Dong-u, quick.
Let's go. Go on!
Mom, good luck!
Thank you!
Gosh.
I look like a proper working woman.
It's nice not to worry about what to wear.
We'll do well.
I agree.
Now that I have the products in hand,
it really feels like I'm starting this.
I know. We'll only get busier.
So, what do we do now?
What should we do now?
Jeong-suk, what should we do?
Let's discuss that now.
Now that all four of us are here,
we can have meetings, share ideas,
and work systematically.
-Systematically.
-Agreed.
That's a good idea.
We can start brainstorming now.
Can we share our ideas freely
and not make it complicated?
I was saying the same thing.
Did you know that?
What? Of course I did.
Who wouldn't know that?
It's the "brain" thing.
Let's share our ideas freely.
Sure, let's.
Maybe something sweet
will make us think better?
IDEA
They say starting is half the battle.
We may not have a good plan yet,
but if we keep talking,
we might think of something.
Just a minute.
Who is it?
Cosmetics, ma'am!
My goodness, I completely forgot!
What is it?
I ran out of cosmetics.
I called an in-home sales rep
for cosmetics and a massage.
I forgot that was today.
That's okay.
Let's all think about it more at home
and meet again tomorrow.
Wait.
If it's okay with you,
what if we all get massages?
Us too?
Thanks to Ms. Oh,
we're getting such a treat.
The room is warm, and it smells lovely.
Lying here is making me so sleepy.
I often doze off while getting a massage.
It makes me feel more rested.
She's the one who needs sleep the most.
Her skin's so rough,
probably from a lack of sleep.
What a waste of such a beautiful face.
Give me your face
if you're going to waste it.
She's had a lot of stress lately,
so she must have lost sleep.
That's understandable.
Jeong-suk, take a nap.
I want to,
but I'm a light sleeper
and can't sleep unless I'm home.
So you never dozed off in school either?
No, never.
She speaks so elegantly,
so I figured she must've been
a good student.
That's very impressive.
I slept so much in class,
my teacher joked that I should pay rent.
Even when I was teaching,
I never had a student not doze off.
You were a teacher?
Briefly before getting married.
Anyway, it'd be nice if Jeong-suk
could nap during the massage.
It's too bad, Jeong-suk.
No need to feel bad.
What?
She's sleeping like a baby.
Oh, my skin is so tight.
-Really?
-She's out cold.
What?
Did you have a good nap?
I must've dozed off for a bit.
It was more than "a bit."
You slept for two whole hours!
What?
There's no way I slept two hours.
It's good. You needed it.
Please fill out
this one-page survey for me.
Headquarters makes me do it.
Finish it and you get double the samples.
CUSTOMER SURVEY
Why do they do this?
To find out what people like or dislike
about a product or service.
They do it every year
saying the data helps increase sales.
Please fill it out for me.
I will.
Thank you for today. I'll be in touch.
Thank you, Ms. Oh.
If we use this sparingly,
this could last half a year.
You used a lot.
Take some of mine too.
No, I can't do that. You use it.
-I want to try this one too.
-Sure!
Here.
What if we try that too?
In-home cosmetics sales?
But I just got adult products to sell.
We're changing already?
No, a survey.
The sales rep earlier said
it shows what people like or dislike
in products and services.
We need to know that first
to increase sales.
Our business needs that too.
You have a point.
I thought people would feel awkward
because these are adult products.
If we know the exact reason,
it'll help our sales strategy.
Yes.
Jeong-suk's so smart!
It's probably because
this sensitive person got so much sleep.
I took an extra survey earlier.
Let's adapt it
so that it fits our products.
Okay. I'll bring the typewriter.
-Thank you.
-Take care.
PARK SO-YEONG
PRINT SHOP
Shall we meet at Ju-ri's salon
after surveying our assigned areas?
Sure thing.
-Good luck.
-Good luck!
See you later!
Let's do the supermarket area.
Okay. By the way, this…
I'll get a survey from this store.
Sure.
Ms. Oh!
What style are you looking for today?
Actually,
I'm here today to ask for a favor.
A favor?
I'm doing a survey for my new business.
Could you fill this out for me?
-Gosh, you started a business?
-That's right.
My goodness.
What is that?
Ms. Heo.
What's the business?
What business did you start, Geum-hui?
These high-class ladies are so secretive.
Let me see.
Let's take a look.
"Fantasy Lingerie Survey." What?
Adult products?
Geum-hui, you're in this business?
Yes, that's right. I'm doing it too.
Geez, I had no idea.
You should've told me earlier.
-Excuse me?
-If you had,
I would have…
stayed away from you.
That's just how I feel.
It makes me a little uncomfortable
that people lump us into the same class.
This is great.
Ms. Park, take this opportunity
to spread the word.
Tell people Geum-hui and I
have grown distant.
Please.
Trying to sell this stuff
around the neighborhood.
Goodness. How vulgar.
-You know how…
-Hello.
Hello.
Hey, Jeong-suk.
We're doing a survey
regarding our in-home sales.
If you have a quick moment…
Gosh, my eyes are tearing up.
-I should go.
-What time is it?
I don't know.
-You can go.
-Bye.
-I'm taking off too.
-Sure.
-Bye.
-See you.
-See you.
-Bye.
Oh, I forgot.
I have to make dinner for my husband.
STAR VIDEO RENTAL
-Hello.
-Hello.
Welcome, children.
CHO SUN-AE
When in doubt, pick the cheaper one.
Ureme Six is 500 won.
Syupeo Hong Gil-dong is newer,
so it's 1,000 won.
Really?
Then I'll borrow Ureme.
-Return it by the day after tomorrow.
-Okay.
Here.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
Bye now!
-Goodbye.
-Goodbye.
Hello. I'm from Geumje Police Station.
I know you.
You're the handsome detective.
I'm Detective Kim Do-hyeon.
I'm just here
to ask a few questions
about a case I'm investigating.
Do you have a few minutes to spare?
I'm usually very busy.
Today, I have some spare time
since I put the posters up already.
Sure.
I hear you've lived
in Geumje for a long time.
Yes.
Was there a big fire in town
about 30 years ago?
A fire 30 years ago?
I do remember one incident.
My youngest sibling
was playing with friends
when his shoe caught on fire.
And his shoe burned to ashes.
And so,
they were all beaten to a pulp.
Anything besides that?
Besides that?
-Like--
-Hello.
Hello.
What are you doing here?
We're doing a survey
for our in-home sales business.
I'm very busy right now.
I have to replace all the posters.
Could you respond
to questions while you work then?
I said I won't do it.
I'm having an important conversation
with the detective.
Oh, okay.
Get going then.
All right. Take care.
You scared me.
What is it?
Were you waiting for me?
Yes.
I'm doing a survey for my work.
Are you very busy?
I'm on the clock so can't spare any time.
It won't take long. Just 15 minutes?
I'm sorry.
Then ten minutes!
I can wrap it up in five.
I really can.
Just five minutes, then.
All right.
Since you're busy,
I'll only ask you the key questions.
Four minutes and thirty seconds left.
Yes, all right.
"Does dildo know who you are?"
What?
I mean… Never mind.
"Do you know what a dildo is?"
I know what it is.
I saw a wide range of products
when I helped you pick it up.
Right.
Next question.
This is the next question.
"Of the following adult products,
which would you be
most interested in buying?
One, a vibrator. Two, a dildo.
Three, a G-string.
Four, a flavored condom."
-None of the above.
-Okay.
So, "Six, no interest in purchasing."
Yes, this one. Next.
"Where are your sexual fantasies set?
One, the bedroom. Two, the bathroom.
Three, at work.
Four, outdoors, like a beach or forest.
Five, other."
Do I have to answer that?
In case you're concerned,
I'd like to let you know
we guarantee your anonymity
in this survey.
No one will know what your answers are.
But you know.
What was that?
It's nothing. Please continue.
All right.
Here's the next question.
Which adult product…
Number three.
Wait, number four.
Number two. Three. Wait.
Number one.
Three.
TRAFFIC LIGHT HARD CANDY
I was worried about our low response rate,
so thank you.
I wanted to give you something,
but I only had the candy I got for Min-ho.
Thank you so much.
I'll head off first. Thank you.
Excuse me! Hello!
Do you have a few minutes?
Hello.
I'm doing a survey.
It only takes 15 minutes.
No, it'll take ten. Five is fine, too.
I must not be a convincing speaker.
That's not it.
I've been talking a mile a minute,
but everyone ignores me.
Take care!
Ladies!
Ju-ri.
You sound upbeat.
You must've gotten many responses.
Oh, well, I got…
one.
-You too?
-You guys too?
-Everyone's pretending to be busy.
-Tell me about it.
I didn't expect that
they'd welcome us with open arms,
but this is too much.
What if Jeong-suk scolds us later?
Maybe it would be better
to go together than to split up?
-Yes.
-Should we do that?
The butcher shop was closed earlier.
Let's go there.
Let's get just one more.
Great idea.
Let's go to the butcher shop.
-Hello.
-Hello.
Hello.
What are the three of you
doing here all together?
What can I get you?
We want to ask for a favor.
Hold on. Let me get that call first.
-Sure.
-We'll be here.
-Okay.
-Take your time.
-The meat here is always so fresh.
-Right.
Go ahead.
-Should I buy some meat?
-Can you?
Is the butcher out?
She's on the phone.
I see. Oh, look at that.
Should I ask those ladies too?
That's a great idea.
-Did you hear that?
-What?
The vandalism on Min-ho's house
was done by Mr. Jang
from the hardware store.
I heard.
The rumors are already spreading.
You're right.
My husband feels for them too.
How upset Mr. Jang must be.
Mr. Jang is always so upright.
He must've been so frustrated and angry
to have done something like that.
I heard that woman
pulled all sorts of devious tricks
to sell her lewd things
and Mr. Jang's wife spent
a fortune on them.
Any husband would be angry.
You're so right.
If my husband saw me doing that,
he wouldn't stop at vandalism.
He'd burn the house down and then some.
You're right.
Shouldn't the town ladies
call a town meeting
to force her to stop that business?
They should!
-Excuse me!
-Excuse me!
-That scared me!
-Geez!
What was that? You all in a choir or what?
Watch what you say.
Choose the right side to be on.
It's obvious who the victim
and the criminal are.
If your heads are on straight,
you'd never think like that.
What a mess!
Hold on.
You're saying
we're not in our right minds?
Is that it?
How obnoxious!
Do you need me to teach you a lesson?
Move aside.
Everyone was born with a mouth,
so we can talk this out.
Why are you turning this
into a show of strength?
What's this lesson you want to teach?
Show us.
I'm so curious.
How dare you.
You really want to learn it?
She's really going to hit you.
We're not scared of you at all.
There's three of us.
I quit fighting.
There's three of us.
Are they retired athletes?
Oh, no. You have a nosebleed!
-Blood! It's a nosebleed!
-You're bleeding!
-You're bleeding!
-Her grip was incredibly strong.
I don't think she's an ordinary person!
She definitely isn't.
Yeong-bok.
How could you hide behind me at the end?
I hurt my back last time, so I…
I'm sorry.
It must have hurt a lot.
What they said hurt me more
than the hair they pulled out.
I know.
It's even more frustrating
that all the women here are in on it.
That's why everyone avoided us.
Right.
If it's upsetting to us,
what will happen if Jeong-suk finds out?
We can never let her find out.
I'm sure Jeong-suk was rejected a lot.
Yes. I'm sure.
Yes.
She's being rejected even as we speak.
-When you take a look…
-No.
What?
-Quick, tidy up!
-Oh no.
Oh, my gosh!
What happened? Your hair looks…
Did you get into a fight?
The thing is…
Amongst ourselves!
-Yes.
-Yes.
Why?
It was over something petty.
-It was an accident, right?
-Yes.
Of course.
People usually get closer after fighting.
We made up quickly,
and now we're even closer.
-Yes.
-Yes.
It's the result that's important.
-Right!
-Spin.
Now we're good friends.
Just be honest with me.
Something happened, right?
Wow. I'll enjoy it.
The strawberries aren't sour at all.
They're so sweet.
-I bought them.
-Is that so?
My wife loves them.
That was why he bought them.
JANGAN HARDWARE
-Thank you!
-Good night.
He's so sweet.
He's trying to comfort me
after making me so upset.
I saw Min-ho's mom was doing a survey.
Did you all do it?
-No way.
-Are you insane?
I made an excuse that I was busy.
In a way, she's impressive.
She's still trying
to sell those things after all that.
You're right.
She may not look it,
but I think Jeong-suk's a tough cookie.
Maybe that's why her husband left her.
-What?
-What? He left her?
I heard it from her landlord.
It's been a while since he left.
My goodness! So even with that mess,
she still hasn't gotten her act together?
Whether she's gotten
her act together or not,
she keeps causing trouble day after day.
She shouldn't sell in this town anymore.
-Oh, dear.
-Don't even go near her.
She should close up.
-Don't even tell her about it.
-True.
How considerate of you.
That's how you manage with him.
Ms. Han Jeong-suk?
What?
"A tough cookie"?
That's why my husband left?
What is she doing?
I only cause trouble?
And why?
Why do I have to hear that?
Close my business?
I won't. I can't!
Oh, no.
Geez.
Let's do this!
She really is a cool woman.
Where have you been
without saying anything in the morning?
I just did my revenge.
What do you mean?
What do you mean, "revenge"?
You couldn't sleep last night
since you were angry at the townspeople.
I had to do something.
They should know what happens
when they look down on others.
I had to show them.
So?
What did you do? What is this?
What is this?
What is it?
-Radishes?
-Yeah.
You said you needed some
to make cubed radish kimchi.
I didn't buy them here,
and I walked for 50 minutes
to buy them in another town.
This town lost the opportunity
to make 3,000 won.
We needed a new hammer too.
I bought one in that town.
Mr. Jang's place?
I took away Mr. Jang's chance
to make 2,000 won.
Just you wait and see.
I'll take my revenge
on each of them, one by one.
I see. Okay.
I'm proud of you.
You're the incarnation of revenge.
I bet everyone in the town
is scared to death now.
Now that I've had a break,
I'll go prepare the radishes.
Hey, you!
That pathetic fool.
He scared me.
That scared me.
Hello?
It's me.
Jeong-suk.
What are you up to?
Nothing. I'm just home.
You sound so upbeat.
I thought you'd be discouraged.
I'm all right.
There's nothing right around you.
You must be so upset right now.
You were just getting established.
You didn't do anything wrong,
but your business is
about to be shut down.
Whether the business closes or not…
is up to the owner.
Until the owner closes shop
and locks the doors,
it's not over.
Even if nothing sells,
if I sweep and dust the store
at the break of dawn,
then it means my business is open.
That's true.
I feel this is too unfair,
so I won't close my business over this.
I'll show them it's not over yet
as I sweep and dust my store.
FANTASY LINGERIE SURVEY
FREE GIFTS
CHARMING HAIR SALON
I think we're almost ready.
Now, let's open up properly.
-Yes!
-Yes.
This place is really good!
-Isn't this tasty?
-Yes.
-I make them better.
-Oh?
-I'll ask my husband.
-Last time…
-With makgeolli no matter what.
-No way! Not makgeolli.
-Hello.
-Hello.
What are they up to?
There's something written there.
I can't see it.
"Fantasy Lingerie Customer Survey Event."
"Free high quality gift
for participating."
They're not done with this survey?
We only started yesterday.
If you have time, please take it.
We're giving out briefs as free gifts.
Only businesses that do well
give out free gifts like that.
No one here is interested.
I thought she'd have
changed her mind by now.
Excuse me?
By the way…
exactly how should I change my mind?
-What?
-I just…
need money to survive like you.
I've never harmed anyone
or harassed anyone,
so how should I change my mind?
I really don't understand.
Gosh, isn't this a Wangbangul product?
It is Wangbangul.
It's so soft.
Designer brands sure are different.
You would drink poison if it were free.
We won't force you to buy
if you don't like it,
so please stop this and go.
I'm busy. I should get going.
It's just a few questions.
Would you do it?
Yes, I'll take one
since I have some free time.
Here you go.
I'll take one too then.
I'm a size 100.
I'm a size 95.
Please take a seat here.
I'll be taking off then.
I'll go see Ms. Joo at the hardware store.
I'll go with you.
So we get one if we fill this out?
What do I have to do?
"Do you know
what a vibrator is?"
Do you know what a vibrator is?
You don't? Then choose "no."
"If you chose this answer,
-explain your choice."
-Hello.
-"Why 'no'?"
-We gave you free gifts.
-You just fill this out for free gifts.
-"No reason."
Take care.
It doesn't even take five minutes.
Hello. Please sit here.
What's your underwear size?
It's 95?
Have some coffee. We also have gifts.
It takes less than five minutes.
Goodbye.
-Hey. He's the son of the chairman.
-Really? Oh, my.
-Why?
-I mean…
Number three for question four.
We got more responses than I expected.
In-home sales is all about the freebies.
I'm sure the underwear cost a lot, though.
Will we make any profit?
Since Ms. Oh's a regular,
they gave us a discount.
We need to go strong on the next sale
to make up for the loss.
-I see.
-Yes.
But as Jeong-suk said,
it left a strong impression
that we'll never stop.
I think your personality
left a strong impression too.
The "how should I change my mind" thing.
I got scared
when your eyes were shooting sparks.
Me? My eyes were shooting sparks?
I did that? Sparks?
No, they weren't shooting sparks.
It was scary, though.
But I was smiling.
Let's wrap up!
-Sure.
-Yes.
-Yeong-bok and I will move the tables.
-Yes.
-I'll bring the chairs back to the pub.
-Okay.
-Table.
-Okay.
WONBONG PHARMACY
How was it?
They're cleaning up now.
Why?
"Why?"
They're making an embarrassing scene
in the middle of the town.
I can't pass by there!
I'm going to sneak by after they're gone.
But why?
I thought your wife looked cool.
Cool, my ass.
-I'm serious.
-What the…
She looked beautiful focusing on her work.
Shall we clock out now?
Stop right there.
You need to clean the floors first.
I finished it earlier.
Do it again.
Focus on your work
and do a beautiful job, okay?
How many times must I clean the floor?
I'll end up slipping on it.
Gosh.
Welcome.
Is the pharmacist gone?
He just left.
I hurt my finger
while clearing the tables,
so I'm here to buy bandages.
I can get you some.
Where are they?
That's 500 won.
Thank you.
I think you may need a haircut.
What?
Me? Oh, right.
Yes, I know.
I'll go to the barber shop soon.
The barber shop?
Yes.
Do you know I run
Charming Hair Salon right here?
I'm an expert at finding the right style.
I think you look like a celebrity.
I know what would fit you perfectly.
A celebrity?
Yes. He's…
You know, the one…
Don't leave with regrets…
-Shim Shin!
-Bingo!
You'd look good
with a Shim Shin-style shorter cut.
You think so?
Yes. Come by sometime.
I look like Shim Shin? No way.
You really think he looks like Shim Shin?
I couldn't see that at all.
Me neither.
What? Then why did you say so?
Well…
The same reason we had
a promotion in front of the store today.
To make money?
Yes.
Still, I shouldn't have lied
in front of my son, right?
It's okay. Parents aren't perfect people
but people who are trying to be good.
You were trying to be good to me,
so it's fine.
Woman Sense, April issue, right?
-Bingo!
-Bingo!
By the way, Shim Shin
is really going too far.
I'm sorry.
UPHOLD TRAFFIC LAWS
TO BE NUMBER ONE CITIZENS
Captain! I'm here.
What's with the fuss?
What's that?
The women selling adult products
were giving away free underwear
for taking their survey.
So I got one.
You did that while on the clock?
What is that? It's women's underwear.
I'll give it to my mother.
What a good son you are.
Doing a survey
instead of investigating cases.
Your mother will be so proud
that you brought home
two pairs of women's underwear.
One's for your wife.
You didn't have to do that.
I thought they'd go bust
trying to sell that in these backwaters.
But they're able to give these away?
They must be doing well.
You know who I am.
I went and did some research.
After the vandalism incident,
the townspeople refused
to associate with Han Jeong-suk,
saying she keeps causing trouble.
-Really?
-Yes.
"Ignore me if you want.
I'll just keep doing my thing."
With that attitude,
she handed out surveys and freebies.
Isn't she so persistent?
Why are you smiling?
You know something?
By any chance,
did you also take the survey?
Don't be ridiculous.
There's no way he did.
You think he'd answer
those absurd questions while on the clock?
Right?
I'm taking off.
Take care.
-I wish the color was prettier.
-Yeah.
And here's the last one.
It's written in English.
It's a trio called "Seo Taiji and Boys."
They're one of the rare teams that rap.
A big round of applause
for "I Know," please.
GEUMJE ELECTRONICS
Listen up, Mr. Seo Taiji.
This person says the melody
wasn't up to par.
Let's hear the next judge's comment.
You must have focused on the lyrics.
When I listen to music,
it's a habit of mine
to focus on the lyrics first.
Right.
When I listen to lyrics,
I look at two things.
I first consider if it's written
in proper language.
In other words,
I look at whether it makes sense. Then…
The review is worse than I expected.
It's ahead of its time.
It's not familiar or seen often.
Maybe that's why.
People tend to reject new things
that they aren't familiar with.
He put so much work in.
He must be hurt by this.
I think it'll still be a hit.
What?
People who persevere
even after going through the pain
that could destroy them
tend to be successful in the end.
That's who he seems to be.
I hope so.
Since he's committed to this,
I hope he doesn't give up.
I hope he succeeds.
I'm sure he will.
He's a strong person, so believe in him.
Pardon?
Gosh.
EPILOGUE
A VIRTUOUS BUSINESS
Detective Kim,
you have a scar on your arm.
It looks like a burn scar.
Captain, wasn't there one
when you were a rookie?
A serial arson case. Right?
Jeong-suk. Let's get through this.
I see. Hello.
Trash.
It's as if you have
ill feelings toward me.
Where can we find women with a fat wallet
and no purchase history?
-I know such women.
-Who?
I'm here to see you.
He didn't seem like a person.
He was like a beast.
You need to protect your family,
and I need to protect my family.
Isn't that right?
Mi-hwa is pregnant.
Subtitle translation by: Erica Chung