Color of Woman
Episode 9
[Men Kongji and Patji*] (*title of a Korean fable)
Jin Ju,
do you know who gave So Ra that dress?
Why?
Because I'm curious.
About that...
Are you really that curious about it?
Who was it?
Head Manager!
You say you're curious about who sent that dress to So Ra?
Do you know who it was?
That person was...
Jin Ju...
Chan Jin.
Wang Jin Ju, what's the matter?
Jin Ju?
Oh!
It's just that the mood is pretty depressing.
Come on. Drink up.
- Cheers! - Here. Cheers!
Should I make some appetizers for all of you?
I suddenly want to eat *jjamppong. (*seafood noodles)
- Jjamppong? - Jjamppong?
Sunbae!
Sunbae, are you okay?
Hey, he went past his limit.
What?
He has even lower alcohol tolerance than when we were in college?
What the...? What's wrong with her?
- Hey, Wang Jin Ju! - Hey, hey.
Just take care of your boyfriend.
Sunbae.
Sunbae, wake up.
You're awake? Are you okay?
Yeah.
I'm great.
Because it's just the two of us.
Aigoo!
He looks fine, right?
Yes, he is.
His pulse is normal.
All right. Today I'll volunteer my services.
You piggyback him.
Hey!
Come on.
There.
Why are you following me out?
Huh?
You should check the patient's pulse.
He's fine.
If he gets sick after you leave, I'm not taking responsibility.
You should clean up your messes.
Oh!
Oh, it's soaking wet.
You should change your clothes.
Right now?
What are you doing?
So Ra, let's go on a trip this weekend.
Just the two of us.
Okay?
Yes.
Even though Christmas has passed, the cold is not stopping.
The central and southern districts are in the middle of voting,
and it was joined by (the temp) falling 10 degrees in the morning.
Even in the afternoon, it will be below zero at the central district.
They said the temperature will drop on Saturday.
You'll still go?
What?
Go where?
What? Did you forget?
Kang Chan Jin and Byun So Ra's 10th annual event.
We have to go listen to the Boshingak* bells. (*name of a park)
Oh, of course I must go. But when is it?
You really don't know?
It's this weekend.
After this week, the year is over?
Time really flies.
You're so happy you don't even notice time passing?
Of course.
But, going to Boshingak is this Saturday?
Oh, that day...
I'm teasing you.
A day like that should be spent with your lover.
Really?
If Hyung makes you mad, let me know.
I can't hit him, but...
I can torture him for you.
Thanks for the dress.
Wh... What dress?
Why are you stuttering?
Hey. It was from you.
Besides you, who would surprise me with something like that?
That idiot...
If it hadn't been for you,
I might not have found the courage to start over with Sunbae.
That's the first time I've been of assistance in Byun So Ra's life.
That's right. You've done what a friend should.
Let's have a drink.
Didn't we agree that you'd clean the dishes?
How could you sleep with all this mess still here?
I drank until late into the night.
My considerate hyung, I'll live a long life thanks to you.
I have a directors' meeting today.
You clean up the rest.
No.
I'll get fired if I'm late to work.
Aish! Seriously!
Oh, what do I do?
I was going to clean up after work.
Put on more clothes. You'll catch a cold.
This is why I can't hate you, Hyung.
What?
I mean I can't live without you.
On your way, give So Ra a ride.
Every day, she suffers while riding the bus.
Actually, my car stalled yesterday.
It won't start.
How many times have I told you
to take it in for scheduled maintenance and repairs?
Repairs cost money.
I think my bank account has a leak.
Since payday, my money has been flowing out...
Father has always made sure you were well taken cared of.
So carefully keep track of your expenses and quit your compulsive shopping habit.
Ah. I might miss So Ra. I'll go wash up.
Please tidy up for me.
At least take a taxi together!
He's such a nag.
But he has a good heart... that Yoon Jun Su hyung.
It's so cold out, why are you wearing such high shoes?
Let me see.
Got it.
Hold on. This side too.
- Aish! - So Ra.
Yes?
You seem to be in a good mood today, Miss Jin Ju.
Don't do that anymore. It makes a person's heart ache.
- All right. - Hey, but why are you alone?
Where's Jun Su sunbae?
Oh. Sunbae is going to be a little late.
Sweeping, scrubbing, washing, dusting!
First thing in the morning?
He's not Yoon Jun Su, right? He's the male version of So Ra.
I'll give you two a ride today.
Really?
I never get the front seat taken away from me.
I'm an expert at taking the front seat.
I meant by taxi.
- Taxi? - Taxi?
Yes. My car broke down.
We're going to be late.
- Let's hurry. - Okay.
- Wait a second! - Let's go together.
Oh, yeah. So Ra, I hear there's a New Year's party for the professors.
I'm not going.
I can't go. You know that.
I just realized we've been friends for 12 years, right?
Hey, not long ago you said I'm not your friend, I'm your co-alumna.
After 20 years, you'll feel like parent-child,
like Jun Su sunbae and me.
Twenty years?!
Don't take the head manager to things like school reunions.
Why? Aren't they dating officially now?
Officially?
What? You haven't gotten a confession yet?
Confession?
Something like "I love you, let's date?"
Is it necessary for things like to be verbalized?
- Of course! - Of course!
The two of you are a perfect match.
That stuff is unnecessary. The heart is most important.
Then that's a problem.
You need to receive a verbal confession first.
- Really? - Of course.
Would Jun Su sunbae really make a confession?
If he doesn't confess to me, I can't really force him.
Is that a confession? That's a forced confession.
Drawing out a confession is a skill too, a woman's skill.
A woman's skill.
A woman's skill?
I love you, So Ra.
The only one who can fill me is you.
You have a very generous heart,
no matter how much is scooped out, you still have sincerity left.
Oh, man... That's so unnatural.
I don't know what to do.
Oh, thank you.
Chan Jin, that punk, he bought women's clothes online?
No wonder he's broke.
You're dead.
[Yoon Jun Su]
The last work day of the year and you're late.
"All's well that ends well,"
apparently isn't an oft used saying in America.
You're talking about a successful conclusion, right?
You've worked hard this year.
I think it's best to wait until the end before you mention a happy ending.
In place of that, I've prepared this.
Oh, no. I didn't prepare anything.
It doesn't matter, since I've received more.
I don't recall giving you anything.
A competitive spirit and a desire to challenge.
Oh...
I hope you won't need my gift.
I'll leave now.
A plane ticket to America, huh?
The message is for you to get lost, before you experience even worse situations.
These are gifts delivered for you, Director.
He received a few more than you.
Did you note down the names of everyone who sent Yoon Jun Su a gift?
Yes.
Perhaps they haven't heard the rumor yet,
so some people with no vision sent gifts for him.
I will ensure that they regret it.
Right. What about Team Leader Kang's gift?
Yes, I placed it on his desk as you instructed.
No one saw you, right?
- Yes, I was very careful. - I was very careful.
[Division Manager, Kang Chan Jin. ]
What is this?
Who would play this kind of prank?
Ah! It's so dusty.
Hey! An end of the year cleaning really freshens things up, doesn't it?
You're probably moved by the fact that your desk was intact for the year.
Hey, what kind of talk is that?
Anyway, next year won't be easy.
Is there no new news?
Between the head manager and Team Leader Kang's...?
I told you something huge is about to break, and to just sit there and you'll find out.
Is it that... next year... Back to work. Back to work.
They're not going to transfer me to a different division, right?
I think Team Leader Kang dislikes me,
even though he never openly shows it.
It's because he looks down on me because I attended university in Mongolia.
Aigoo. Here you go again with your stories about being a study abroad student.
Stop lying all the time.
Lying isn't the main issue, you're always slacking off every day.
Who would like you?
That's why I told you to put in a good word for me with Director Seong.
Tell her that Manager Park will follow her loyally.
I got it. I got it.
Make sure you get an oral exam.
Ah. Ah. That smell. Sheesh.
What's this?
Who does this belong to?
Oh, my! Whose is this?!
Ah! The smell!
Oh, my God.
Is that the smell of rotting makeup?
I don't think that's the smell of rot.
Is it something that's eaten?
I prepared some naturally made eel essence tonic...
for Assistant Manager Song.
Who would give eel tonic as a yearend gift to a woman!?
You're too young to be knowledgeable about
what's best for your health and your body.
As you get older, these things are the best for you.
That person... I'll just...
Hey! What are you doing?
Hey! Why are you taking that?
That stuff isn't suitable for a foreigner's constitution.
There's something wrong with the atmosphere.
You better be on alert too.
What's this?
It's traditional oriental medicine?
It's eel essence.
I thought it would be better for you than for me.
Oh, my.
Jason, you're familiar with these things too?
Of course.
No, I need to know...
about everything that's good for you.
You have such a way with words.
Here.
Drink this. Good luck in the new year.
Happy New Year.
Happy New Year?!
Why is his accent like that when he's from New York?
- Happy? - Eel.
Eel. Eel. I'll drink some and gain some energy.
Why are you taking someone else's gift?
- This person... - Really...
- It looks like you received a gift? - Yes.
It's your turn. Hurry and carry it.
- Here. - I don't want to. I don't want to.
- Here. Take this. - It's heavy!
Ah! Sheesh!
- Look at this! - This is something important.
He's a pro at making So Ra laugh.
Not just So Ra either.
What's the secret?
Aren't you a little overdressed?
You thought that I wouldn't figure it out?
This is the dress you sent me.
You didn't?
Then who sent me this dress?
Yes. I'm on your website right now.
The dress on your homepage...
I'm sorry, Sir, that dress is a limited edition item and is sold out.
So Ra's dress... Did Chan Jin give it to her?
Head Manager.
I see.
Would you like all the gifts sent to you delivered to your home?
- Your gifts. - Gift...
The gift So Ra received...
Did Chan Jin tell you?
What? I thought he said it's a secret?
You...
knew all along?
Chan Jin told me.
What does it mean when a man gives a woman a dress like that?
You probably understand better than I do.
But the two of them...
Let's go to the meeting.
What am I going to do?
- Good work... - Good work...
I hope you will look upon me favorably in the upcoming year, Team Leader Kang.
Ah... Yes.
You're really chummy with the director lately, huh?
Yes, it looks like it... Lately, she keeps acting like we're close.
When you didn't do anything?
I naturally receive a woman's love at once.
People don't treat you well like that for no reason.
Why not?
What?
There's the chairman.
He took a pitiful little boy and raised him to be someone even a chaebol would envy.
Your face is stiffening again.
You need to fix your habit of becoming dead serious whenever the chairman is mentioned.
He's your father after all.
If you're going to lose your temper again, then please go on your own.
I was only going to go for your sake, but you're making me feel uneasy.
For my sake?
Father would be very sad if he heard you say that.
Hyung!
What's the matter with him?
When are you going home?
I'll adjust my schedule to match yours.
I'm fine.
It looks like you're too busy to go.
What do you mean? It's the holiday. I'm not busy.
The special line's development schedule planning, and marketing concept,
recent sales results from the past 5 years,
all of those need to be organized into a report.
Who?
Brand Manager Kang Chan Jin, isn't that your responsibility?
I will follow your orders and see to it immediately after the year ends.
Begin right away.
After the afternoon work, everyone's leaving early.
A leader is different from an ordinary employee, right?
After the new year, I'll prepare it and...
Have it done by tomorrow morning.
Hyung...
Are you joking around with me?
Do I look like I'm joking?
Then, tell me why you're demanding I write a business proposal right now?
Just tell me.
Because I need it.
I get that, but why do you need it so urgently?
Why?
You don't want to do it?
Where did that kind-hearted Jun Su hyung from this morning go?
Yes, Min Su hyung?
I can't make it to the get-together tonight.
I have too much work.
I'm telling the truth, I'm working.
Fine, I'm going to meet a woman.
Yes.
Sometimes a lie works better than the truth.
People who usually doesn't study, always goes to the library when the exams are over.
Compared to spending the end of the year in a drunken stupor,
it's better to spend the New Year working.
That's funny.
You think it's funny too, huh?
Hey.
Jun Su hyung abruptly flipped a switch and plied me with all this work.
So Ra.
What? You want me to help you?
When have I ever had to actually ask you to help?
Here.
I'll go make you some delicious coffee.
Just wait a second.
Make it delicious.
Hello.
I'm really a jerk for getting jealous of Chan Jin.
You saw it, right?
Pick the bottom one.
Hurry and put it down.
Write it here.
- Starting from Arabia... - No, I'm going to draw more of this.
- What? - This is not the drawing.
Then you do it by yourself.
- What is this? - Why are you scribbling randomly?
All right. All right.
Hurry and write it all.
We'll call it even. Sheesh.
Hold on.
Yes, Sunbae?
Right now?
Okay.
Hey! Are you just leaving like this?
What am I supposed to do?
Do it yourself then.
Wow. Now that you're dating you ditch your friends?
There are some who don't even care about their parents.
I'm not as bad as that.
Oh, So Ra.
I'm leaving.
So Ra's wrist is going to snap like that.
Sunbae, how much farther?
We're almost there.
Why did you want to come here?
After several days of climbing these stairs,
I think the 13th floor is the most suitable.
It's the executive department floor, and the people left early.
So I want to make this place our secret hideout.
Secret hideout?
It's harder than I imagined to get alone time with you.
I didn't realize this before...
but Chan Jin and Jin Ju are always around,
way more often than I ever imagined.
No, nearly always.
To be honest, sometimes it's really inconvenient.
Sunbae, you're acting a bit strange today.
Today, Chan Jin...
Sunbae.
So Ra,
what people do in their 20s,
the things people do when they date,
we've never once done those things, right?
I want to listen to the New Year's bell and
watch the first sunrise of the year with you.
For our first trip together,
let's go where we can see the first sunrise.
I...
have something to say to you when we're there.
On that day,
at that place, I'll tell you.
Is everything really okay?
For ten years, every time I passed by a lingerie shop,
time would come to a standstill for me.
It's fine now.
I always felt that, out of fear, I shouldn't touch my heart.
Now I know that some wounds need to be touched in order to heal.
It's really fine now.
You're quite confident, aren't you?
What are you looking at?
Ah, geez!
- Ah. - Hey!
- Stop hitting me. - Stop it!
Stop running away!
It's a sheep's head.
They're so cute.
You should wear this one.
It's not pretty.
How's this one?
Okay?
Try one on too.
Here, this looks good.
Hello, Chan Jin?
Go change the curtains in the living room.
Wash the sheets, blankets, towels and the curtains as well.
This is pretty.
Make sure it's done before the new year.
Look, these gloves are cute, aren't they?
Let's try it on and see.
Like this.
Then what about this hand?
Why aren't you helping?
I can't lift heavy objects.
Miss Wang Jin Ju, it will be hard for you in the new year
if you continue to be like this.
Miss Jin Ju, please lead the way.
I'm sure you know the quickest way to the head manager's house.
You know too, don't you?
Me?
I think I saw you near there a few times, scribbling something in your notebook.
That's impossible. You saw wrong.
Let's carry the gifts first.
It looks like I'll have a comfortable ride home.
Sheesh. Is he Patji's mom* or something? (*character in a Korean fable)
It's perfectly fine, why do I have to wash it?
But I still have to do it.
Who is it when I'm so busy?
Mr. Chan Jin.
Miss Jin Ju.
It's really heavy, isn't it?
All these presents couldn't possibly be for me.
These presents are all for the head manager.
Secretary Nam and Secretary Wu came too,
but they left right after dropping everything off.
Why are they treating you like that?
I did something that angered them.
Then your body will suffer because of it.
Oh, my! What happened to your curtain?
Oh. My body's suffering a little...
Did you do something that annoyed someone?
No, I'm getting ready for the New Year.
The head manager ordered you to do it, didn't he?
How could that be? I wanted to do it.
You also need to hurry and start appreciating the joys of doing housework.
It's a necessity.
Who are you trying to fool?
Is the head manager mad about So Ra's dress?
Did Sunbae find out?
Who told you to do something so foolish?
In the end you were found out, Kang Chan Jin.
Do you need help?
I'm grateful, but have you ever done house chores before?
I learned from my mom.
All I need to do housework is this...
This?
- Go on in. - I'll call you later.
I wish it were longer.
Then I could yank you over whenever I want to see you.
You're becoming strange after living with Chan Jin.
I'll say this again, a hundred, a thousand times...
We made the right decision starting over again.
Even though we fight every day, it's still better.
Because we're together?
It will continue to be this way.
He said he wouldn't do it, that punk.
Hey, Chan Jin! Chan Jin!
Oh, you're home.
Aigoo. Aigoo...
What did you do with my blankets and sheets?
You told me to wash it, didn't you?
Where is it?
I took it to the laundromat.
I didn't want it washed at the laundromat, that's why I asked you to do it.
Quickly go and bring my blankets back.
They're closed now.
Then what about tonight?
Just turn up the heat and you should be fine.
You did this on purpose, didn't you?
Why would I do that on purpose?
Unlike some people...
Can't friends even give each other gifts?
So Ra and I are best friends, best friends.
Okay?
If the female So Ra is mad, it's easy to fix.
If the male So Ra is mad, what am I supposed to do?
Hyung.
You must tell me when you go see the chairman.
I know that you and the chairman are all I have.
Got it?
Yo...
Goodnight.
I only gave her a dress, unlike you, who gave your heart.
Travel bag packing list:
warm clothes, towel, face wash, first aid kit,
gloves and hat, pledge of love, underpants and socks, and scarf.
It's colder this year than usual.
Okay.
It might rain, so you might not be able to see the sunrise.
Then, I better bring an umbrella.
Hey!
At that time, wear your raincoat and hug each other tightly!
What?
Wear my raincoat and hug him tightly? It will be so wet.
The umbrellas over there, bring them.
So you'll be partying again this year?
Of course. My party schedule is already booked for 4 days and 3 nights.
Jin Ju, when you're on a trip,
do you wear makeup to sleep or do you sleep bare-faced?
Can you distinguish between a frog and a toad?
Are you implying I look the same whether I apply makeup or not?
Why are you so clever?
Rotten brat...
I'm a little hungry.
Let's eat some udon noodles?
In the future, you'll be eating them until you're sick of them.
Oh?
This isn't good.
Storm clouds are gathering.
Wh... Where? Where?
Tears might turn into jjamppong.
What?
I've packed my camera
and warm clothes.
Let's see. What else do I need to bring?
I just need to bring So Ra and that's it.
Oh?
Are you planning to set up a food truck?
From now on, I need to find more customers.
Then set up outside my office building so I can become a frequent customer.
Should I?
Happy New Year! See you next year.
Jun Sang, have a happy last day of the year.
You too, Noona.
There's still some time before it's next year.
I'm going on vacation tonight.
You're phone's going to ring.
Yes, Sunbae?
I stepped out for a bit.
Where?
I forgot to buy something, so I ran out to buy it.
Okay. Hurry back.
I'll wait for you outside your house.
Okay, Sunbae.
Keep up the hard work.
Now what's the matter?
We need to stock up on cold soju today.
S... soju?
From Wang Jin Ju...
Where is today's party going to be held?
Jin Ju, Seo Ju Kyung says if we play with you, we’re out.
Sorry, Wang Jin Ju.
Why did you piss off Seo Ju Kyung?
What the heck?
Does this mean Wang Jin Ju will have to spend the New Year alone?
Mom, this is Jin Ju.
Oh,
I'm getting ready for a party right now.
Of course. I'm not going to just casually meet men.
There are plenty of princes who say they like me.
It's so noisy. Hold on.
So Ra?
Oh, So Ra is probably taking a shower right now.
You can talk to her later.
Food?
Of course I'm eating well.
Would So Ra allow me to starve?
The problem is she feeds me too well.
Even so, I still really miss your cooking.
Yes.
I'll make sure to come back for the lunar holiday.
I miss you, Mom.
I love you.
Has my taste not changed for the past 10 years,
or am I making up for missing the opportunity
to show off for him 10 years ago?
Are you looking for anything in particular?
What?
Yes.
Do you have any lingerie that would suit me?
Why do I have to lie around her?
That's right. I'll go out.
If I go out, there will be plenty of men out there.
While I'm away on vacation, clean the place thoroughly.
You're too harsh.
I have a lot of engagements today too.
If you do it seriously, you can finish before you go out.
You might as well just tell me not to go out.
What are you mumbling about?
I'm planning what should I start cleaning first.
Yes, Director Park?
I should be the one to send you a New Year greeting first.
Right now?
I have to go somewhere urgently right now.
Could I meet you after I return?
Father?
I understand.
Director Park wants to see me for a while.
He says he has something to discuss with me.
But what about your trip?
It's just for a short while.
Secretary Nam?
What's going on?
Sunbae, I'm almost there.
You don't need to rush.
I have to go some place right now.
Where are you going?
It's for work. It should only take 1-2 hours.
Go home and wait for me. If I don't make it back,
then we'll just meet at the train station at the departure time.
I'm almost there.
It will be fast.
I'll be right back.
I'll call you.
What could be going on?
What's going on?
Driver, hurry. Don't lose that car.
Yes, he just arrived.
I'm late.
Was the traffic very bad?
I was afraid it's getting late, so I went ahead and ordered first.
I apologize.
I tried to hurry.
No, it's okay.
I should be the one to apologize for suddenly asking you to come.
It's urgent so I couldn't postpone it.
Have some wine first.
Okay.
Head Mana...
The hyung who could have handled it over the phone but rushed out anyway,
and Director Park who calls him out on the last day of the year...
Aigoo. I'm displeased with both of them.
What are you doing over there distracting me?
I'm cleaning.
Where are you guys going for your trip?
You want to see the sunrise, so... you're going to the East Sea?
If it were I, I'd go abroad.
Cheapskate...
I think it's nice.
Is it that nice?
Yes.
To be honest, it's great.
Right here, it keeps thumping.
Keep your distance from Team Leader Kang.
Keep him at arm's length.
What?
I tried to dissuade the chairman but I couldn't stop him.
His stubborn temper is really something.
What about my father?
After the end of the year kick-off meeting,
the company will undergo major personnel changes.
He didn't discuss it with me at all.
Kang Chan will be promoted to board member.
What?
Kang Chan will be a board member?
I'm sure he'll come on time.
If I wait here, I'll miss the train.
So Ra.
I'll call one last time.
It will be fine.
He's not answering.
Good idea.
Do you want me to drive you there?
You stay here and clean or you'll get chewed out by Sunbae.
Byun So Ra.
You're going to leave without saying goodbye to your friend
who spent 10 new years with you?
Hey, forget it.
I don't need your pity right now.
Then you show me some pity.
It's time for you to show me some pity.
Have a nice trip.
Why are you acting like I'm leaving for good?
To be honest, I feel kind of sad.
Am I going off to die?
It's only for one night, that's all.
See you next year.
It's not just a promotion,
the chairman has also decided
that Team Leader Kang will inherit shares of the company.
Shares?
Split 50-50 too.
He stubbornly insists on doing this.
He might even leave your head manager's position open...
for you two to battle it out.
Jun Su,
how old was Chang Jin when he began living at your house?
Director Park, why are you bringing this up?
Excuse me.
- Sir, wake up. - Sir, wake up.
Are you all right?
Sir, are you all right?
- Sir! - You can't sleep here.
Chan Jin, Jun Su sunbae isn't home, is he?
You still haven't met up with him yet?
Where are you now?
Byun So Ra! Where are you?!
Why aren't you answering your phone?
Let's go home.
First loves don't come true.
The headache that’s been there for 10 years...
The moment I believed that I could break the pain
I’m left alone again, just like 10 years ago.
I'm not crying.
Just because Jun Su sunbae didn't keep that promise,
I’m not that kind of woman to be crying about it.
Let's talk.
Is it because of the Chairman?
There’s a limit to how much you can meddle.
It’s frustrating to watch from the side.
You’re not watching from the side but interfering!