Now, We Are Breaking Up (2021) s01e08 Episode Script

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Jae Guk.
Are you telling me
There's someone I love.
It's her.
What do you think everyone will think of the two of you?
The world isn't going to be
so open-minded about your love.
Sure, people will gossip like crazy for the first few days.
Must I give up on the person I love because of those few days?
If no one in Korea supports our relationship,
I'll just move back to Paris with her.
You must be losing your mind.
You've obviously lost your reason, so you can't think rationally now.
Soo Wan was the one who hurt you, not her.
You're taking it out on the wrong person.
("I never really think about my age. I just wear what suits me")
("in that moment." By Loulou de la Falaise)
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
(Episode 8)
These brands all want to work with you.
- Okay, so?
- They're all yours.
How?
We got this in the mail.
A love letter from Alexandre de Fontenay,
the chairman of DPHP, the fashion conglomerate
that owns all these high-end luxury brands.
Goodness.
Frankly, the PR industry in Korea is too small for me.
Gosh, it feels way too small.
Stop snacking at night.
You're always so straightforward.
Keep it up, and we'll now go and sign the contract with them.
You'll shoot the ads for all the brands that DPHP owns.
No matter what their requests are, just say yes. Got it?
Someone from DPHP is actually here to meet you in person.
They came all the way here from Paris. Voilà!
But the dates they gave us overlap
with the Claire Marie project we're working on.
Of course, we'll push it back. Claire Marie will understand.
In any case, ten days is too long.
Ask them to move the dates.
Hey, Cookie. We can't do that.
They're from DPHP, for goodness' sake.
A week will be more than enough.
Cookie, I want to do business in Paris.
Can't you please just help me take my company global?
Play hard-to-get to make them want you more.
That's the Parisian attitude.
Cookie, please.
Hey, you have me. Don't you think you can be a little more confident?
People from DPHP are here.
(Hello.)
(I'm Seok Do Hoon, the CEO of Vision PR.)
(It's a pleasure to meet you.)
(Nice to meet you. I'm Cedric Roux from DPHP.)
Who was the new head director of DPHP again?
I've heard he's a rising designer.
Some also say he's a big shot in the industry.
He's been aggressively recruiting top talent for every department.
They're already in the negotiation process with a few of them.
Find out which brands he has contacted so far.
We should get them in.
Where should we place them?
Domestic brands have lost their competitiveness.
I want them all gone.
All of them? Then what about Notie, Mardi Mohan, and Sono?
Their sales numbers aren't bad
I want you to cancel the deal with all of them.
- Hello.
- Hello.
- Ms. Ha.
- What do you mean
- they cancelled the deal?
- Hills called in the morning
and said they want us out.
Who do they think they are?
How could they kick us out like this?
What's the point of having a contract?
What have you all been doing?
Getting kicked out of Hills is like saying we're now a dead brand.
None of you saw this coming until it blew up in our face like this?
Was it because we were displeased with their fee increase request?
The business team also needs to make sure the company stays afloat.
It went up from 40 to 45 percent just a year ago. Another increase?
Then we'd have to increase the prices to make up for it.
You should've found a common ground.
You should have taken better care of your contacts at Hills.
How could you do nothing and let this bomb blow up in our face?
That's enough!
This is no time for fault finding.
We need to come up with a plan.
Why don't we just
take Sono's marketing budget and the talents on the team
and give them to Claire Marie?
The jersey show helped boost Sono's brand awareness.
And our numbers have never dropped enough to get kicked out like this.
That's what we think.
You need to face your reality.
Rumours about Hills ditching us will spread in no time.
Then the other department stores will want us gone as well.
It'd look much better to just walk out on our own instead of
getting kicked out and becoming a brand that no one wants.
- Mr. Koh.
- I must say, Director Hwang
has such keen foresight.
What would we have done had we not launched Claire Marie?
Sono isn't the only brand dealing with declining sales.
It's a problem that all domestic brands currently have.
And every time they wanted to raise their fees,
we let them do it without complaining.
Even according to the three-strikes rule,
they can't do this to us.
This is a wrongful termination of contract.
If you complain to me and go on about how unfair it is,
will Hills go back on their decision?
- Pardon?
- If you have time to get worked up,
go and come up with a realistic solution.
Whether you're going to fight your case or beg them on your knees,
do something that can persuade them to change their decision
and let me know what they say. Do you understand?
What are you all waiting for?
Each team must come up with a plan on how we'll tackle this.
You're always so consistent.
Whether you're at home or at work, you're always just you.
You're never fake.
Gosh, I need to get rid of this hangover.
Where's Young Eun?
She's not in the mood to have hangover soup with you.
Hills wants Sono gone.
- What do you mean?
- Aren't you the general director?
Maybe erase that title from your business card.
Are you really considering
getting rid of Sono altogether?
There are times it has to be done.
You can't keep a rotting arm, you know.
Hills said we have until the end of the month.
I'll wait until the end of the month and see how things go.
I'll make my decision then.
If you want to save Sono,
you need to do something.
Hey!
Young Eun.
Is it true? I heard Hills wants Sono gone.
Did you cause some kind of trouble behind my back?
Trouble?
That fool.
She comes home drunk every day.
Oh, dear.
You know, it's not like I didn't try.
But the thing is,
he likes my friend of all people.
Gosh, it's so hard.
Love.
Men and women.
It's such a headache.
So something happened.
No, nothing happened.
I was out until late and got home drunk. That's all.
Go have some hangover soup or go to the sauna.
You reek of alcohol.
Hey, where are you going?
Hills.
Whether I have to fight my case or beg them on my knees,
I should do something.
Okay. Good luck!
What should I do?
(Yoon Soo Wan)
(Son of Yoon Jin Woo and Min Hye Ok)
The Ha Young Eun that Soo Wan loved.
It's her.
We met by chance,
and I fell for her right away.
I only found out later
that we both know
Soo Wan.
Does she
know about this too?
- She said we couldn't be together.
- And?
I begged her to stay.
I love her so much
and can't live without her. That's why.
- Jae Guk.
- I know this is difficult
and that you find it hard to accept this.
- I'm sorry.
- You're sorry?
Then are you going to continue
I'm sorry.
(Yoon Soo Wan)
(What?)
(You want Marie Amelie to style it)
(and Julian Dix to do the hair? The one who does the Big Three?)
(How about I go get the moon for you?)
(And for the model, I want Helena Christian, the supermodel.)
(Can you make sure she can empty out her schedule for this?)
Hey, Cookie. Stop being so difficult.
What if they change their mind and just leave?
What will you do then?
(Then we'll do the shoot at the Musee d'Orsay.)
(He's just joking.)
It's a joke.
I mean, a Korean joke. It's a Korean joke.
(And I can't spare ten days for this.)
(Let's get it done in a week.)
(Jerk.)
(I know.)
(Okay. Let's seal the deal, then.)
(If you're very busy, we can rent a private jet for you.)
(A business class seat will do.)
(All right. Then we have a deal.)
(Deal.)
(Yes, that's right!)
(You're still such a snob.)
(And look at you now.)
(DPHP's director of marketing.)
(Let's go to Paris together, like we promised.)
(Fine, I'll go because my friend's asking.)
(I wouldn't be going if you weren't my friend.)
(Why do you suddenly want to stay here so much?)
(Are you seeing someone?)
(Cedric.)
(Do you remember the woman you ripped off ten years ago?)
(You sold her my photo and charged her five extra Euros.)
(How much is it?)
(That woman)
(is here.)
(What? No way.)
I brought you our rough design drafts
for our next SS collection.
Please review our total revenue from this season
and Sono's potential prior to finalizing your decision.
Sono's wool coats.
Can you bring their prices down? To under 500 dollars.
Considering the cost, that will be hard.
Does Sono have a unique signature design
that people recognize without having to look at the brand tag?
Has Sono ever designed a piece that we've never seen
in the international brands' collections?
All the international luxury brands' designs are based on size 44.
They look nice, but they're uncomfortable when worn.
From the hips to the shoulders, they aren't designed for Koreans.
Sono is a premium fashion brand
that makes comfortable clothes with quality fabric.
Those luxury brands' logos
entice you to wear them even if they're uncomfortable.
Some luxury brands can open shops in department stores
without having to pay a sales commission.
But for brands like Sono, it can range from 40
to 50 percent.
It'll be hard to bring down the prices.
In other words, you don't have a competitive advantage.
I check out your social media posts on a regular basis.
I know that you buy clothes from domestic brands
and mention the brands in your non-sponsored posts.
You once said it's such a shame that Korean brands
aren't powerful players on the international stage yet
despite the fact that they make such good, quality clothes.
Sometimes, there are things you can't overcome in reality.
In my opinion, that is your reality and limit.
So stop wasting your time.
I will not change my decision.
Your back will start hurting a lot more.
You'll have jaundice,
and you'll lose a lot of weight.
We'll start with AG therapy.
We'll monitor your condition and see how you're responding
so that we can adjust the amount and frequency accordingly.
We'll be using strong anticancer drugs,
which could cause bleeding, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea,
and hair loss.
Are the side effects really that severe?
You must stay strong and get through it.
My son just started the first round of his chemotherapy.
Does everyone experience such severe side effects?
For me, AC chemotherapy was a lot more unbearable.
I kept throwing up and felt so lethargic.
I went to my kid's school wearing a hat in the middle of summer,
then just came home because I didn't want to embarrass him.
- It must be so hard.
- I'm rooting for you.
Paris?
They're saying they absolutely need me.
By "they", I mean DPHP.
DPHP absolutely needs you?
That's very cool. I'm jealous.
How long will you stay there?
About a week. I leave tomorrow.
- Want to come?
- I have a full-time job.
But you're a designer.
There are so many people I want to introduce you to.
I can introduce you to the people at DPHP as well.
I'd love to tag along,
but I need to take care of some stuff here,
so I don't think I can go this time.
Why? Did something happen?
I believe that this was not a decision you made
because of your personal grudge.
You're wrong. That is exactly why I made the decision.
I do not want to sell clothes designed by someone like you
at my department store.
Clothes reflect the thoughts of the person who designed them.
I have lost everything in love,
and I told myself that I would never do it again.
Ten years have passed, and love is now asking me again
if I would do it again
despite what I went through.
Something must've happened. Right?
You run into all sorts of problems
while making and trying to sell clothes.
Once, the fabric I ordered got held up at the port
because of a storm.
Then when it arrived, it got held up in customs.
But that's my problem.
It is my job to make it work no matter what.
I don't want to leave you alone here.
Can't you just miss work for a few days?
Thanks for inviting me,
but I have to work.
I'll stay here and work hard,
so do an amazing job and blow them all away. Okay?
Dad.
About what I said to you when I was drunk last night
You fool.
Come on. It's not my fault.
We're not talking about a bag or shoes here.
It's not like I can use my credit card and buy his heart.
That's your problem.
You neither have the guts to take the bull by the horns
nor have the will to make him yours.
She's bad for stealing him from you,
but you're pathetic for letting it happen.
Does it make you happy when you talk to your daughter like that?
And Young Eun didn't steal him from me.
I guess J and I are just not meant to be.
My goodness.
Anyway, I have no interest in J whatsoever.
Don't bring that up again.
And don't humiliate me by saying anything to Young Eun.
Let's keep work and life apart.
If they can't stay in Hills,
I will shut down Sono.
Dad?
Wait, Dad.
This is just insane.
My head hurts.
(Director Hwang Chi Sook)
Pardon?
What are you talking about?
You must have a few contacts at Hills.
Of course I do, but
businesses are run by people.
Don't just stand there, then.
A crisis is also an opportunity.
Show me what you can do.
Pardon?
Do you want to be a head manager your whole life?
Becoming a director or executive
Do you not even dream of that?
You dream small, don't you?
(Diversify Distribution Channels)
(Distribution Plan for Latter Half of 2021)
Do you sell from a laptop?
This is why book-smarts never get anywhere.
What's this?
See and learn what it means to run around to sell.
I set up a meeting with the person in charge.
They will only trust us
if the designer can awe them with plans for the next season.
Will they meet with me?
I'm meeting the vice-president in four days to play golf.
Be there on time.
(President Choi, Hills Department Store)
(Cedric.)
(Mr. J.)
(- We meet at last.
- It has been a while.)
(How are you?)
(J, I'm so pleased to work with you.)
(I had a look at the mood board on the way here.)
(That's just a rough concept.)
(I'd like you to take a look and adjust the general tone.)
(Sure. Did you cast the models?)
(Yes. You requested supermodel Helena Christian,)
(and she just called from CDG to say she arrived.)
(Perfect.)
Where are you? Why are you still out at this hour?
I went out to get some air.
The traffic was crazy.
Oh, some air?
Was it refreshing? It must've been revitalizing.
Ji Min had a rotten day.
She wet herself at kindergarten,
and only she didn't have a change of clothes.
She had a towel around her bottom when I went to pick her up.
Tell me the truth. Something's wrong, isn't there?
Is Ji Min asleep?
Did you
invest in stocks?
- What?
- What's all this, then?
You valued this so much you couldn't even wear it.
How much did you lose?
Half? Everything?
How much do you think you'll get if you sell this second-hand?
I can't wear it anyway. It's out of style.
What are all those girly clothes?
Why did you buy such huge sizes?
Are you trying to save up?
What if I forget again?
Just tell me.
Did you lose three grand?
Five grand?
Hey, did you lose more than 10,000?
Is that why you're so out of sorts?
I told you not to invest in stocks.
That's not for everyone!
Yes.
Think of it that way.
If it pleases you.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
She's crying over that?
(Ms. Wit)
Ms. Wit.
Na Ri, where's Young Eun?
She's out to meet someone from Hills.
She said we're not to call unless it's really urgent.
That sounds like a special message for me.
It's not exactly that.
What's wrong with her walk?
Did she sprain her ankle?
Did she hurt her back?
Why am I wondering?
I haven't heard we have a meeting, and yet here you are.
I'm here because we need to adjust
the schedule of one of my artists.
That's a lie.
It's the truth.
I'll let you get back to work.
By the way, is Ms. Ha doing
okay?
Good shot.
You have such a smooth transition.
The ball just soars.
My ball doesn't go half as far.
Try keeping your left foot slightly behind when you swing.
If your heel lands in a different spot from where you start off,
the ball goes the wrong way.
Let's move on to the next hole.
Sit back.
Oh, wow. Yoon Soo Wan was out of his mind.
You don't have to put it like
Shin Yoo Jung is just as disgusting. I thought better of her.
Is she trying to get back at Young Eun
because of what happened ten years ago?
Oh, my gosh.
She's not at all a noble, loyal, rich celebrity.
How dare she flaunt her stuff as a fiancée from ten years ago?
It could be a misunderstanding. Try not to reach too far.
Basically, both my dad and Shin Yoo Jung are after her.
Poor Young Eun
I'll tell you something just in case.
Regarding the deal with the department store,
there is nothing at all that I or Vision PR can do to help.
Does life go how you expect it to?
Not at all. Never. No way.
A fiancée from ten years ago came out of the woodwork.
I think
I know there has to be something we can do.
You were in great form today.
Your balls flew as straight and far as Hills' future.
Ms. Ha, why don't you have a drink?
I apologize. I drove here.
You can hire a driver.
Don't be so uptight.
Kids these days are so boring even when it comes to business.
That's how desperate and fierce she is.
I'm doing my best.
Sono's plan for the upcoming SS season
Sir. Your glass is empty.
Ms. Ha will fill it for you.
Fill it to the brim
so he sees how serious you are.
Don't you agree?
Let me.
(Mi Sook)
Ms. Ha, you first.
Let's have another drink in Seoul.
Go on. He's waiting.
I can't spare time for you again.
Don't just stand there.
(Mi Sook)
Don't you want the deal?
(Mi Sook)
I apologize. I will head back to Seoul on my own.
I guess
you're not as desperate as I thought, Ms. Ha.
You're wrong. I am very desperate.
I need this more than I ever needed anything.
That's why I waited the whole day just to get ten minutes with you
and got my hand groped.
Should I get in the back seat of the car with you?
- I wondered like crazy.
- Young Eun!
During the three-hour dinner,
there were more than enough chances for me to speak and you to listen.
You're not here to hear what I have to say.
What do you want to do as we have another drink?
Are you thinking of using
my desperation as a key to a hotel suite?
Sorry, but I can't do that.
In this situation, that would be just crass.
Ha Young Eun. Don't you know who I am?
Your family gave you your job
so you'd keep an eye on Shin Yoo Jung.
If you want to throw your weight around,
do so with class, as a vice-president should.
Okay?
Pick up, Mi Sook.
Mi Sook.
Young Eun, I
- It hurts so bad.
- Mi Sook.
What's wrong?
(Young Eun)
Mi Sook. It's me.
Open the door.
Mi Sook!
Hurry.
Mi Sook.
Mi Sook.
Mi Sook!
Mi Sook.
- Oh, no.
- Ma'am.
Mi Sook.
Is there a Jeon Mi Sook
What happened to her?
A doctor will explain the MRI results
when her guardian arrives.
You should get her admitted first.
Mi Sook. Are you all right?
I'm sorry. You must be busy.
Jeon Mi Sook. You really
Soo Ho.
Mi Sook.
What is the doctor talking about?
Jeon Mi Sook. You
Why are you like this?
Mi Sook.
What should I do with you?
Mi Sook.
Mi Sook.
Mi Sook.
No!
I'm sorry.
Why
What time is it in Paris?
You must be getting ready for work.
Today, I
I don't know what I did the whole day.
I hoped he would play a great game just so he'd be in a good mood.
That's what I prayed for as I stood still, waiting.
Then
I told myself I just had to pour a few drinks.
But then he grabbed my hand.
I told myself it's okay.
Because until I get home,
I am a mere employee at work.
So
I wondered if
I should get in his car.
But
while I was doing all that,
my friend was suffering in pain.
I'm so angry about that.
While I was feeling torn about something so small,
my friend
was suffering alone.
It makes me so angry.
Can you not stay out too late?
They called me crazy
because I worked without food or sleep.
I finished a week's work in three days
and I'd like that to count.
I missed you.
So did I.
What a jerk.
You had no idea your wife was sick.
There's not much to life after all.
How could this happen to me?
It didn't feel real at all.
But when I felt the pain,
that's when I suddenly got scared.
Get chemotherapy.
Why are you giving up
without trying anything?
Ji Min is only seven years old.
If I get chemotherapy,
I'll have to ask her to bring me water,
and I won't have any strength to braid her hair
or help her put on her stockings.
"Why are you always sick, Mom?"
"I'm sick and tired of your illness."
"I hate you, Mom."
Young Eun.
That's not how I want to say goodbye to my daughter.
I'll do it.
I'll braid her hair.
I'll take her to kindergarten.
So get chemotherapy.
Even if you're only given a day,
you can use that day to do whatever it is
that you've always wanted to do.
Use that time to do the things that you never got to do.
Do what you can to live another day.
Stop giving me hope.
They told me that there's no hope.
Young Eun.
There's nothing I can do to get better.
What do you think awaits us at the end of that road?
Hope? Or
just the end of the road?
I will
probably be there.
No matter where you go,
I will always be
at the end of that road.
I won't run away
from anything.
Jae Guk.
Can you help me as my boyfriend just this once?
(We have many talented designers in Paris.)
(I know Mr. J introduced me to you,)
(but that's irrelevant.)
(It won't be easy to convince me with a few design sketches.)
(I know.)
(That's why I wanted to show you this in person.)
Why are you so nervous?
You introduced her to him. I'm sure he'll give her a chance.
That's not how it works with them.
It all depends on whether they like it or not.
They're very cold-hearted when it comes to work.
("Sono." Interesting.)
(Would you like to hear a miraculous story?)
(There was once an assistant photographer)
(who wrote this on a portfolio)
(that was created by an aspiring fashion designer.)
(I hope one day, your passion becomes a "sono.")
I want my passion to echo. Something like that.
Isn't it cool?
Wherever it may be,
the first brand I create will be called "Sono."
(That friend became a very famous photographer,)
(and the aspiring fashion designer)
(seems to have become very successful as well.)
How did it go?
What's wrong?
Did it not work out?
Gosh, I told him to be easy on you.
We got two months.
He says we can open a pop-up store
at La Fayere for two months.
They're going to decide whether to open an official store or not
based on how well we do in the market.
Fate
approaches you disguised as a coincidence.
Maybe you were there for me
at the end of the road
even when I wasn't aware.
What do you think awaits us at the end of that road?
I will probably be there.
No matter where you go, I will always be
at the end of that road.
See? You never know what can happen in life.
Gosh, you're right.
I never expected the four of us
to plan a trip to Paris.
Let's officially celebrate. Cheers.
Cheers.
I'd prefer it if you guys order alcohol rather than food.
- It makes me more money.
- Okay.
You used to be an executive at The One,
but you're your own CEO now. Does that feel nice?
I quit because I was sick and tired
of being someone's employee.
But now, all my customers are like my bosses.
So the more you order, the happier I'll become.
Mr. Seok, please do your best to promote our brand.
Don't worry.
I'm quite familiar with Parisians.
You need to be firm with them.
The more confident you seem, the more they like you.
You're a fast learner, Mr. Seok.
Hey, come on. I also go to Paris at least
twice a year, you know.
I'm so excited.
I can't believe we're going to sell our clothes at La Fayere in Paris.
We need to do well. Otherwise, my dad might fire you guys.
He's going to fire us if we don't succeed?
The thing is, my dad found out
about Young Eun and Jae Guk.
Does that mean he might also fire Ms. Ha?
He can fire you for that?
If he fires me, then so be it.
Don't say that.
Just make sure you do a good job at La Fayere in Paris.
Otherwise, I might even get fired. You got that, Mr. Seok?
Among the four of us, aren't you the only one
who won't take a hit from getting fired?
Anyway, whether it's for personal reasons or work,
our destination has become La Fayere, Paris.
That means we're a team until we get there.
So let's make sure we work as a team, okay?
Okay.
- Cheers.
- Cheers.
I offered to call a cab for you.
Why are you making me walk you home?
As someone who's really tired, I just don't get why.
If you didn't come with me, you would've left with Mr. J.
He's my roommate, so that's pretty obvious.
You've never dated anyone, have you?
Let's just say I'm a careful guy who doesn't just open up to anyone.
You see,
my experiences with love are my only assets in life.
You must feel proud to have a long list of ex-boyfriends.
My dad was always scary,
and my little brother was of no help at all.
So I always filled my emptiness with love.
Why are you talking that way again?
I can't carry you on my back again.
You're really heavy when you're drunk.
Did you see how
Mr. J fed Young Eun fruit with a fork?
No, I don't think so. I'm not very interested in him.
Young Eun's eyes were fixed on him too.
That's because they were facing each other.
Why are you looking at me like that?
We need to go to Paris, right?
Yes, that'd be nice.
In order for that to happen, my dad needs to trust Young Eun
and fully support her like he used to.
Obviously, things will get easier if she has his support.
Would you like to help me out?
What?
What
Listen carefully.
What? I can't hear you properly.
This is purely for business.
I'm doing this for me, Young Eun, you, and Mr. J.
- What?
- It won't take long.
So trust me and follow my lead.
Follow your lead to where?
It's him again?
Chi Sook, come inside right now!
Are you putting on a protest on purpose?
Aren't you embarrassed?
How could you do that in front of the house?
It's because I love him. I'm passionate about him.
You can't call it love if you care about what others think.
Be quiet! I won't approve of him!
End it now.
Koreans are so nosy
when it comes to other people's love lives.
I'm your father!
Even so, you're a third party when it comes to my relationship.
Goodness, how dare you speak to me that way?
Let me tell you something, Dad. You're crossing the line, you know.
Young Eun and Jae Guk have feelings for each other.
You can't hold a grudge against Young Eun
and push her into a corner because of that.
That's just inappropriate.
Wash up and go to bed. We'll talk tomorrow.
Can you please help Young Eun, Dad?
She didn't steal him from me.
I just didn't show up that day.
All she did was deal with my mess and help me out.
I don't want to lose my best friend because of you.
What an amateur.
(According to an insider from Sono)
(Will Sono officially join La Fayere?)
(La Fayere, the department store, will be)
Ms. Seo, how is everything going with the press release?
- It's almost done.
- Okay.
I want all reporters to work together
to leave a strong impression in the market.
Sono and Vision PR are working together for this.
Let's make it work, everyone.
Sono is opening a pop-up store with Givenchy and Tiffany?
K-fashion is finally going to Paris.
Let's show them how talented Koreans can be in fashion.
I want a dress from Sono for my birthday.
- My wife loves Sono
- Sono's jersey dress
- Yes, that's right.
- We're open to the possibility.
We'll think about it.
How did this happen?
DPHP has been looking for a brand.
It looks like they were impressed with Sono's Jersey Show.
We don't even know the person in charge,
but Sono managed to reach out to them?
A photographer named Mr. J introduced them to each other.
The La Fayere in Paris gave us permission to open a pop-up store?
DPHP could see the true value of our brand.
I'm not good at designing, but I do have a good eye.
I was the last person to confirm every single outfit,
so it's natural that they liked it. Right, Ms. Ha?
Director Hwang helped us out with her good eye.
She did a lot more than just help.
Everyone in the industry is trying to reach out to us.
The department stores that sell Sono
are asking us to extend the contract in return for lowering the fee.
Hansung wants to sign an exclusive contract with us.
Some are even asking us to pick a spot for the brand
even though they're not even built yet.
Have you received any calls from Hills Department Store?
This time, it's our turn to decide.
I heard you have something to say to me.
There's something you're mistaken about.
You think domestic brands have hit the limit.
I personally think it's Hills that has hit the limit.
Your idea of an innovative plan
was to sign deals with tons of foreign brands,
and then have domestic brands make up for the money they lost
by making us pay a huge amount of fees.
Clothes keep getting expensive, and you end up losing customers.
I know Jae Guk helped you to open a pop-up store at La Fayere.
The attention will probably last a month.
But how long do you think that will last?
Things won't change right after our first attempt.
Then we'll keep trying again and again.
We'll try until we make it.
You're a lot more reckless than I thought you'd be.
Maybe.
Yes. I once had my heart broken due to love,
which led me to give up on my dream and future.
I know how dumb and reckless that is.
But the reason I still choose to do this
is because my feelings for Jae Guk are sincere.
But you see, I must admit
that I'm glad to see myself
so dumb and reckless again.
You don't need to withdraw the cancellation of our contract.
Sono will not stay at Hills.
This time, I'm the one
rejecting Hills Department Store.
(Thank you, my friend.)
(No, you don't need to thank me.)
(It wasn't for you. It was because I liked the clothes.)
(I liked Young Eun's clothes. I'm a professional.)
(Don't make it look like I did this for personal reasons.)
(You have great taste.)
(I can see why DPHP recruited you.)
(Her designs are simple. I love it.)
(So much that I'd like to continue working with her)
(even if you guys break up.)
(She really is something.)
(You have everything. You lucky guy.)
I never had everything in life.
As soon as I was born, I had no father.
When I turned two,
my mother disappeared.
No one
was jealous
of my life.
Thank you.
I'm extremely grateful.
It had nothing to do with me.
Apparently, it was solely because he loved your clothes.
Great job.
You did great.
- Good morning.
- Hello.
Yes, this is Ha Young Eun speaking.
Hello?
Hello? I'm listening.
I'm
Soo Wan's mother.
Can we
please meet?
If you're Soo Wan's mother,
I don't see why we need to meet.
But
if you're Jae Guk's mother
Sure. I'll meet you.
(Now, We Are Breaking Up)
- What are your feelings for him?
- I love him.
How is this normal?
You can't just think about yourselves.
You don't live in this world alone.
Young Eun!
Another obstacle is coming my way.
Hasn't my dad told you anything yet?
- Did you get yourself in trouble?
- Mr. Seok likes me.
Nice to meet you.
I'm here to meet Director Hwang Chi Sook.
Since when? Do you like him too?
I don't like him.
You know he's not my type.
Can I lean on you for a bit?
I'm going to do everything I can
and say goodbye peacefully.
This is my resignation letter.
Why are you doing this all of a sudden?
Why didn't you tell me?
I had no idea.
You horrible brats.
Why don't you invite her over to my house?
Let's just keep doing what we've been doing.
Let's just do what we can.
Both Jae Guk and Young Eun are very determined.
In the end,
they will