After we successfully publish the 20th anniversary issue
and The Most Korea is saved,
I'm going to propose to you.
I'll do whatever it takes to succeed, and then go ahead as planned.
Sung-joon.
I've always lived with the feeling that I had lost you.
I missed you for 15 years...
and we've finally reunited.
I don't ever want to lose you again.
The next 15 years,
and the next 15 years,
the next 15 years after that,
and the next 15 years too if time allows it,
I want to be with you.
Did I overwhelm you?
But...
the truth is, I'm nervous to say this too.
I've never been this certain of anything in my life before,
so I wanted to make sure I got my feelings across.
I have no more reason to hold back.
Are you cold?
Try this.
I hope we really do succeed...
just like you said.
I really hope you will be successful...
in saving The Most Korea.
I really do.
Hello, Director Shin. November 7?
That's fine by me.
Okay, see you then.
By the way, how are you holding up?
Didn't you say you landed the interview with Leonard Kim?
What about him?
What is this?
There are rumors going around right now.
He's being investigated for marijuana use
and it's going to hit the front page soon. Haven't you heard?
Did you check with Leonard Kim?
What's going on? Is the rumor true?
It's hitting the front page next week.
The interview is a no-go.
There goes our chance to hit first rank.
Our last chance.
So, our 12-page main interview is gone for good?
-No way. -What do we do?
If we don't reach first rank, we'll be shut down, right?
What do we do?
How could this happen?
Then instead of Leonard Kim,
how about Chae Min-jung, who's confirmed for a Hollywood movie?
I already looked into it, but she's on location abroad for the movie
and can't meet up with us.
Or Go Sung-jin, the youngest designer to debut a New York collection.
I considered him too, but he won't generate enough buzz.
In other words, he's not a trump card for us.
Isn't it almost impossible to get someone on that level?
It's public knowledge that we were going to interview Leonard Kim.
Who would agree to be the back-up plan?
If we can't find anyone,
will we have to publish
the 20th anniversary issue without a main interview?
What if this really leads to us being shut down?
What about Ten?
-What? -What?
Ten?
The enigmatic best-selling author was recently revealed to be Korean
and the latest novel, Memory, is a huge hit.
Who else could generate more buzz?
But would Ten agree to a photo shoot and an interview?
If it's Ten, we won't need a photo shoot or an interview.
-Pardon? -What do you mean?
Just an interview itself would be enough to be the talk of the town.
This could be the very trump card that we need right now.
It would be great if we get Ten.
I don't think the author will agree.
We have nothing to lose, so I'll contact the publisher.
In the meanwhile, come up with a list of other possibilities.
Contact everyone you know. We need a list of back-ups.
-Yes, ma'am. -Okay.
Ten?
We don't know any private information.
We didn't even know that Ten is Korean.
Then how have you been contacting Ten?
We exchange manuscripts by email and we translate and publish it.
All we have is an email address
which I'm not at liberty to reveal.
In the least, can you pass on my request for an interview?
Sure, I can shoot over an email.
But don't get your hopes up. I doubt anything will come of it.
Even so, please pass on my request.
And please contact me if you get a response.
Sure.
Hye-jin.
-Did you meet with the Art Department? -Yes.
How did it go with the publisher?
The odds are against us and all we can do is wait.
What are you doing?
You said that I give you strength,
so look at me.
Will 100 seconds do? Go ahead. Look all you want.
Don't stress yourself out.
We'll find a way.
Will we be able to publish the 20th anniversary issue?
We have to.
There's a special article included this time.
Mine.
Cheer up!
Han Seol,
why are you avoiding me?
When did I do that?
You didn't pick up my calls all weekend.
You've been acting strange.
I think we should reconsider the whole dating thing.
What?
We should rethink our relationship.
Han Seol, wait.
Han Seol!
Hey, Hye-jin. I'm just wondering if you'll be home for dinner.
Oh, you're working late?
I see.
Okay.
I hear you resigned from the hotel.
Yes.
Why didn't you tell me?
Did you grow tired of it?
Do you want me to...
look into a different job for you?
No.
I need to figure out something for myself.
I'm curious as to how far I can go on my own
and I want to explore my limitations in the things I can do.
Hello?
Yes.
No, I'll be home for dinner.
I stopped by to see Ha-ri.
I wanted to talk to her.
Okay, see you at home.
I'm always here to help you, so call me when things get too hard.
That won't happen anymore.
If I have a moment of weakness and call for help,
I want you to reject me, okay?
That's how you can really help me.
Gosh.
I bluffed that I could handle things, but now what?
No, wait.
No one said this'd be the end for me.
That's right. I can do this.
I can do this! I can do it!
Who is she talking to?
How is there not a single prospect?
And soon we'll have some rookie as our vice president.
What are you talking about?
Rumors are that the chairman's son is coming next week as the new VP.
What? Another rich kid?
Haven't we already seen this?
Why is it always the rich son?
Tell me about it.
Wait, doesn't that make him our chief editor's nephew?
Do you think he can talk to his father and save our magazine?
If we want to get first rank, why not hire a bunch of models?
We'll feature a sexy and provocative photo spread.
That'll sell like hotcakes.
That is so not Most-esque!
Let's not lower our standards, please.
Sorry.
It goes here.
He's taking office next week?
I'm running out of time to seduce him.
Which one is he?
Poong-ho the bum?
No way.
Then Shin-hyuk?
I'll try my hand at Shin-hyuk first.
Mr. Kim! Are you heading home?
Well, I'm certainly not heading back to work!
If you don't have plans, would you like to grab dinner--
Oh, Han Seol!
I see nose hairs peeping out.
What?
Good thing no one else saw that.
Aren't you grateful? You must be.
Snip those hairs and buy me dinner next time.
What the...
Why is he talking about my nose hairs when he has that ugly beard?
Gosh, how annoying!
Must I really keep doing this?
Yes, I should keep trying.
This is seriously so annoying.
Is there any word from Ten?
Ten must be traveling. The email hasn't been read yet.
It's probably best if you just give up.
If you hear anything at all, please contact me.
Sure.
Ms. Cha.
Sorry, I have to postpone the material
that I promised to send by today.
The Art Department is asking about the layout of the main interview.
What do I tell them?
The Advertising Team is also hounding me.
They need to know who we're interviewing so that they can start promotions.
What do I do?
We have no idea ourselves
and now we have to deal with the other departments.
Good work today, everyone.
Let's call it a night.
What?
But the Art Department and Advertising Team
are hounding us to confirm our schedules.
I'll talk to both teams myself.
Everyone, go home.
We'll have a meeting tomorrow morning.
But Mr. Ji...
Mr. Ji.
What on earth is he thinking?
He knows that there's no point sitting around like this.
What will happen to him if our department closes down?
Will he go back to New York?
This industry is way too cruel.
They won't take him back if he fails here.
Won't he probably go back to the States though?
He would have no reason to stay here.
Jackson!
Mr. Kim.
Remember my favorite saying?
"It's not over until it's over."
It's not over yet, so don't worry too much.
I won't.
What? What is it?
My friend...
wants to set me up.
-And? -So...
should I say yes?
Go ahead.
I'll ask one last time.
Should I go...
on this blind date?
I said, go ahead.
Hey, it's me.
I'll...
go on the date.
Bye.
Fine, meet another girl.
SHIN-HYUK
What are you doing? That's dirty!
It's not dirty.
It came from you.
Jun-u.
Why does your head hurt?
Could you have a cold?
Let me see.
I wasn't sure, so I got you several different medications.
This is for migraines, this one's for the flu...
Jun-u!
Jun-u.
Jun-u!
What? Stop! Sir, stop the bus!
This isn't a taxi, you know.
Get off at the next stop.
The drivers always stop the bus in dramas.
Gosh.
Han Seol!
Jun-u.
Meet me at the next stop!
Jun-u!
Han Seol.
Jun-u, don't do it.
Oh, I think I pulled something.
Don't go on that blind date.
Don't meet another girl.
Fine, I won't do it.
I won't meet another girl.
You're the only one for me.
I like you so much.
Me too. I like you a lot.
Then, kiss me.
Okay!
Again.
Sure!
Now, enough of the kiddie stuff.
It's the kissing maniac. Hi.
Stop teasing me.
Where are you?
Are you still at work?
No, I'm by the river, working out.
Okay, I'll call you when I get home.
Bye.
Ji Sung-joon, let's play!
Let's play, Sung-joon.
Hye-jin?
First one to make ten points wins. Loser buys drinks. You in?
Start!
Come on, try to steal it.
Oh, not bad.
Hello, Chief Editor Kim.
Hey.
You cheated!
Are you okay?
-Put it in. -Hold on.
Let's go to my place.
Here.
Hold on.
What are you doing?
Give me your hand.
My hand? Why?
I'm going to trim your nails.
Ta-da!
Oh, I guess I haven't trimmed them in a while.
It's fine. I'll do it when I get home.
I want to do it for you.
Come on.
You barely have any time...
to even trim your nails lately,
so I'll do it for you.
I have no doubt that...
you did your very best.
What happened was out of your control,
so please don't blame yourself.
I believed that I was doing the right thing,
but now I know better.
My decision might not have been the best decision.
I have regrets and so I feel bad.
Regret is inevitable, but don't blame yourself.
You did everything you could.
All we can do is end things well, right?
Here, show me your nails.
Perfect.
Your hands are so pretty.
Let me look again.
We're going to scrap the main interview.
-Pardon? -Scrap it?
-No way. -But Mr. Ji...
Mr. Ji.
We're publishing the 20th anniversary issue without a main interview?
It will definitely affect our sales,
but we don't need an interview to make a good issue.
Keep working on the articles you're writing
and think of any special articles or topics
that you've always wanted to write.
It makes sense to fill the issue with the things that we enjoy the most.
I do like the idea, but isn't it too risky?
If we don't get first place, it'll be the end of The Most Korea.
Is there still no word from Ten?
Right, what happened to Ten?
Is there no word?
My lovely teammates!
Look at you all worried and desperate.
This is not Most-esque at all.
I happen to agree fully with Mr. Ji's idea.
Less worry, more fun, okay?
Seize the moment!
This may be our final issue.
Shouldn't it be the most Most-esque ever?
Don't worry about being discontinued.
Who knows? A small miracle might present itself.
Good luck.
What do you think?
Do you like what you wrote?
It's not bad.
Then rewrite it.
Yes, Ms. Cha.
How's this?
-That's-- -No good.
You startled me!
Delivery.
Delivery?
Did we order this?
Did I order it?
I think you have the wrong place.
I ordered it.
Let's eat.
-Yes! -Yes!
-Thank you. -Thank you.
This is so good.
Chew carefully.
Slow down.
Yum, it's so good!
Stop being so obvious.
Why are you hitting him?
-Whatever. -Are you okay?
Don't hit my Jun-u.
Don't hit my Seol.
That photo seems to be pixelated.
-You're right. -You're right.
Eun-yeong, look at the one below that.
The caption is missing.
The one next to it should have its colors adjusted.
-Wasn't that photo a B cut? -You're right.
Check that one.
E is missing. E.
-Hye-jin. -Yes?
Do you like this draft?
I think it's good.
I like your edits.
It's not a professional article, but it's refreshing and unique.
You've got a lot better, Hye-jin.
Touch it up a little and we can publish it.
Really?
You're starting to look like a real reporter.
Thank you. Thank you so much.
This is good.
We can send this right to print.
There are a lot of fun articles this time around.
Everyone was excited to write about the things they wanted.
You're right.
I wish we had done this sooner.
It's very Most-esque.
I'll get back then.
Ms. Cha?
Yes?
Thank you for everything
and I'm sorry.
It isn't over yet, Mr. Ji.
We might end up at first rank.
THE MOST, DECEMBER ISSUE
This is the final draft.
Once it goes over to print, it's finally over.
Is this really the end of The Most?
Are we now bound to be discontinued?
What are you talking about? Life is full of surprises.
Who knows? We might beat New Look.
There's no way to tell until the results come in.
I'll take that. I'll drop it off at the printers.
You'll go yourself?
Yes.
Since you all worked hard, we should celebrate with a team dinner.
-What? -A team dinner?
Is... something wrong?
Well, the thing is
it feels kind of awkward to hear you propose a team dinner.
Is that so?
I'll join you after dropping this off,
so pick a place and call me.
The entire dinner is on me tonight.
See you later.
See you.
Why the long faces?
Perk up and pick a place.
Mr. Ji is paying tonight. Let's put a dent in his credit card.
Yes, let's eat something really expensive.
-Steak! -Lobster.
Let's eat chicken!
No more chicken. I've eaten enough for a lifetime.
Lobster! Let's eat lobster.
-Sushi. -King crab.
-Lobster. -No, let's eat chicken!
I think we're good to print
but the Advertising Team will probably do a final check.
THE MOST KOREA, DECEMBER ISSUE
Why did you come yourself, sir?
Please handle this month's issue with extra care.
Don't!
I approve, Shin-hyuk.
Throw some more, Shin-hyuk.
Stop it.
You're killing the mood.
Oh, my. He's here. Our Mr. Ji is here!
You should sing a song too.
Go, Mr. Ji!
-Go, Mr. Ji. -Mr. Ji!
No, but I...
Funny. Turn it off.
He's the one singing,
but why is it me who's embarrassed?
He's so cool.
Come on.
What?
Is he going back to the office?
Gosh, I'm so tired.
I'm exhausted.
Jun-u, pass me the medicated patch.
Medicated patch.
Here you go.
I'm sick of this month after month.
Where's the money and glory in this?
You know you have a choice here.
Just quit if you hate it that much.
I said I was sick of it, not hate it.
You guys know me.
Once I'm hooked, I bulldoze forward.
-Yes, we know. -That's you.
I saw The Most magazine for the first time in high school.
It opened my eyes to a new world.
I was hooked.
I never looked back since then.
I went to fashion school and became a fashion assistant.
I wanted to join The Most so much
that I lied to my parents about studying abroad
and became an assistant here instead.
My dad found out and shaved my head.
-Really? -I remember that.
You should've just become a monk.
You had to wear hats.
I love it when people ask me what I do.
"Where do you work?"
-The Most. -The Most.
The Most!
Don't you love saying that?
I feel so proud.
Yes, you're right.
Every deadline,
I tell myself I'd be crazy to do this the next month.
Yet, I'm still here.
The insanity is strangely addictive.
We go through hell every month,
but isn't it exhilarating in a way?
Is it just me?
I think we all know that feeling.
A workaholic.
Actually, I would say that you've got a problem.
Come here!
It's addictive, you have to admit.
You're hilarious.
I'd have to agree.
Don't you dare make fun of me.
Oh, my Most!
Where is the most Most-esque?
Where can I find my Most?
Here!
Ms. Kim, I hear that the new VP is your nephew.
Yes.
Can't you talk to him about saving us?
Save us!
Oh, cuties.
I'm a salaried editor.
-Please save us. -Save us!
Where did Jackson go?
I think you should save us.
Who? Everyone?
Yes.
Where's my phone?
What are you doing here?
It's nothing.
I suddenly feel so sleepy.
I can barely keep my eyes open.
You must be exhausted.
Am I?
Is it okay if I lie here?
Yes, get some sleep.
I accepted responsibility for my teammates as well.
The magazine's fate is at stake but I'm also responsible for the team.
I have to take this seriously.
SCORE GRAPH FOR THE LATEST EDITION
He collapsed at the airport.
Why was he working so hard?
His body couldn't handle the stress.
You poor thing.
You did well.
Don't blame yourself.
You... did so well.
Wait. Did you stay up all night?
There are so many jobs out there,
but I can't find a single one for myself.
This really sucks.
Forget this!
I'm going to bed, Hye-jin.
A list of jobs?
HOTELIER
I see she found one.
-Hello, Mr. Kim. -Jackson!
This is insane. My gosh.
How do I even start to explain?
What? What's going on?
I can't tell you over the phone. I have to tell you in person.
I'll be there in 30 minutes.
Brace yourself, okay?
What? Lunatic Reporter...
What could it be?
What is it? What's going on?
Get in. There's no time to lose!
Tell me what's wrong!
There's no time!
-Jackson, get in! -But...
How do I tell you this?
Jackson, don't be shocked.
You're scaring me. What's going on?
I'm dead serious right now.
Promise me you won't tell anyone.
Otherwise, I can't tell you. Okay?
I promise I won't tell anyone. What is it?
Jackson, the truth is...
I'm so bored.
What?
I mean, the final draft is done
and I don't have anyone to play with which made me feel pathetic.
So let's have fun together today.
Are you kidding me?
I was worried sick.
I can't believe I fell for it again.
Stop the car.
Oh! I do have a life and death news.
What news?
I am dying of hunger.
So, let's eat!
Let's go. In style!
Jackson!
They've just added marinated meat!
It's Korean beef, Jackson!
Come on, hurry!
What's wrong with him?
Look, watch me.
I'm drawing my sword.
Did you see that? Did you?
Yes, I did.
Excuse me!
Do you have pickled radish?
Pardon?
Pickled radish is good for cleaning the palate, you know?
Sure. I'll bring some right over.
Who asks for pickled radish at a buffet?
-Thank you! -Thank you.
The best pickled radish are the ones that you feed to me.
You have hands.
Gosh! What's with you?
It's so good.
You're unbelievable.
Thank you for the meal.
Now that we've eaten, let's get going.
What now? Can't I go home?
Wow, you're such a traitor!
Do you have no time for me now that you have a boyfriend?
Today is a special day.
I know, you're especially bored.
Bingo! Which is why we need to have fun today.
It'll be like a super spectacular roller coaster ride, so brace yourself.
Let's go.
This is too scary. I don't do roller coasters.
But it's so much fun!
Let's go!
Come, Jackson.
Look, Jackson.
That was so much fun.
Jackson, one more go?
Jackson?
My legs are like jelly.
You know, only babies are scared of roller coasters.
I told you that I can't ride them!
Let go of the fear and enjoy it.
I promise you it'll be fun.
What? What's that?
That looks super fun.
Gosh! He's like a little kid in a candy store.
This is so much fun. Jackson, isn't it fun?
Hi!
It's so cute.
How can you fall for it every time?
Will you please stop scaring me all the time then?
Gosh.
That looks fun too.
I'll get you back.
Oh, no. He's out cold!
Mr. Kim!
Oh, no, what should I do?
Jackson!
Did you really think I fainted?
Who do you think I am? You?
My goodness, that was hilarious.
Why am I the only one who falls for it?
Didn't you have fun?
I wish every day was like today.
You're more hyped up than usual today.
I told you. It's a special day.
What's so special about it?
You'll find out tomorrow.
What? What do you mean?
Oh! What's that?
All right.
Well, do I look good?
I guess. You look like a thimble.
How much is it?
It's 10,000 won.
-You heard him. -What?
This is your present to me.
Thanks, I'll treasure it.
-Have a good evening. -Wait, but...
Here.
Thank you.
Have a good evening.
It was a crazy day.
It feels like one big blur.
Be honest though. Wasn't it exceptionally fun?
Right?
Yes, it was exceptionally fun.
By the way, Jackson, I cancel what I said before.
What?
I want to cancel what I said about not being friends with you.
I've thought about it and we truly are friends.
Really good friends for that matter. Right?
Yes, you're right. We're really good friends.
Oh, no. I wish I were your classmate,
then I'd be your first love.
What?
Just kidding. Cancel that.
It was a joke between friends.
I should've just kissed you that day when I confessed my feelings.
What? What are you...
Just kidding. Cancel that. It was a joke.
We're just friends, right?
Stop being silly and go home!
I really should get going now.
See you tomorrow.
Take care, Jackson.
What?
You sound like we're never seeing each other again.
I'm off.
Jackson.
Yes?
Did I ever tell you...
that I really like you?
Not in that romantic, boy-likes-girl sort of way.
I like you as a person, Jackson.
I like you, Kim Hye-jin, for who you are.
That came out of nowhere.
Thanks for everything.
I had a lot of fun...
thanks to you.
Take care. Bye.
Bye.
INAUGURATION OF JINSUNG MAGAZINE'S VICE PRESIDENT
Hello, this is the print shop.
Oh, The Most Korea?
Yes, we're beginning the binding work today.
Pardon?
It's finally D-day.
Hello.
What do you mean someone asked you to stop printing?
Who told you to stop?
Someone from The Most just called and told me to stop the binding work.
It didn't seem like a prank call.
What's going on?
I'll find out and call you back.
MR. JI, I WILL DO THE INTERVIEW WITH THE MOST.
Ten?
Amazing.
This book is so engaging.
Do we have to go to the new VP's inauguration ceremony?
Why do all employees have to attend?
They're only showing off their rich kid.
Let's go for the chief editor's sake
and see what this kid looks like.
Speaking of which,
where are Kim Poong-ho and Kim Shin-hyuk?
Poong-ho is probably napping somewhere.
Going down. Seventh floor. The door is closing.
Eun-yeong.
You're at work, not the library.
It's so fun that I can't put it down.
Wow, amazing.
Where did Reporter Kim and Mr. Poong-ho go?
You'll find out soon enough.
We'll begin the inauguration ceremony
of Jinsung Magazine's new vice president.
No way.
The vice president himself will say a few words.
But, that's...
-That's... -Ju-yeong!
That's...
I can't believe this.
Good morning.
I'm Kim Poong-ho, the new vice president of Jinsung Magazine.
What is Poong-ho doing up there?
That's what I'm saying! What's he doing?
How...
He looks very Most-esque today.
Nice to meet you.
I'm Ji Sung-joon from The Most Korea.
Nice to meet you. I'm Ten.
Subtitle translation by Hyelim Park