What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?
Lee Young Joon...
is the Vice Chairman of Yumyung Group.
Since he was made the Vice Chairman, the company doubled the gain.
And that made him the most competent young CEO in the nation.
He's got the body, face, and the suit fit.
He's got everything.
I heard a rumor that he keeps women away from him.
Right.
That's not true. Actually,
I am going out with him right now.
But he does keep me away from him.
- Young Joon! - Mr. Lee!
What's wrong with her?
What?
What's wrong with Secretary Kim?
What's Wrong With Secretary Kim?
Episode 1
Today, I got you a monotone tie...
which will make you look intelligent and modern.
- Very good. - Thank you.
Isn't it dazzling?
- Do you mean the sunshine? - No.
The aura...
I exude.
Yes, it is dazzling.
Here is your schedule for the day.
Executive Director Kim Jung Jae
It's Mr. Kim. Should I answer it?
No. He's going to tell me that the Vietnam business didn't go well.
I don't want this guilty man to ruin my morning mood.
What do you mean by "this guilty man"?
Hurting someone or stealing something...
aren't the only things that make you guilty.
Incompetence and being unaware of your incompetence...
make you guilty too.
- Do you know, Ms. Kim? - Excuse me?
How can a man be so incompetent?
- I wonder too. - You simply do it and win it.
Why on earth can't people do such a simple thing?
Not everyone is like you, sir.
- Is that right? - Of course.
In my entire life,
I have never seen another man as perfect as you, sir.
Who is it?
This time, it's a call from an absolute sinner.
What should I do, sir?
We've arrived.
Mr. Lee, you are mistaken. There's been a misunderstanding.
How can you be at the red-light district during the office hour?
- I'm sorry, sir. - You're a senior managing director.
Why don't you think about the company's image?
I am sorry. I will make sure this doesn't happen again.
- Ms. Kim. - Yes, sir.
- What's next? - You have a board meeting...
about the new business.
You know you're not allowed to smoke inside.
Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee. Mr. Lee.
Mr. Lee.
Mr. Jo, don't be too disheartened.
Your project failed, and you got found at the red-light district.
Because Mr. Lee had high hopes for you, he's very disappointed.
That's why he's very upset.
You see, Mr. Lee tried very hard to cover up our company name...
from that article about you.
Ms. Kim, why did I do that?
I must've been possessed.
Don't forget about this moment, and just live better.
Mr. Jo, why don't you go home early today...
and take some rest?
Should I do that?
Okay then.
I will be more careful starting tomorrow.
Ms. Im.
I'm going home first.
Mr. Jo...
can keep working here, right?
Please clear Mr. Jo's desk and all other furniture now.
Have you seen Mr. Lee giving someone a second chance?
We will take over the international airline ranked third in the country.
Within five years, we will grow it into the airline the best...
in the domestic market and within the best 10 in the global market.
As soon as the decision is made,
we will actively start taking orders from USA, India, and Vietnam...
in order to expedite the aviation business.
If you will look at the financial statement,
you will see that the current asset is 2.024 billion dollars.
And the current liabilities are 940 million dollars.
The current ratio...
is about 275 percent.
It's 215.319149.
- Sir? - If the current asset...
is 2.024 billion, and the current liabilities are 940 million,
shouldn't the current ratio be 215.319149?
Mr. Park?
Well, you're right.
Why do the numbers...
Proceed with the acquisition.
Let's end the meeting here.
Gosh, that was intense.
Isn't he too intense?
My life is going to get shortened.
He scares me to death.
Mr. Lee.
- It's not him. - Seriously?
I agree with you.
Gosh, that surprised me.
He doesn't want us to bad-mouth his friend, does he?
- It's gotten much better. - Sir?
Your English.
Nine years ago, when we first went to the US,
you struggled to communicate in English.
Right. You made it happen.
Right. My unsparing support...
must've helped you a lot.
More than that, I improved because you embarrassed me...
every time I made a mistake with the accent,
and you didn't hesitate to scold me.
It really pushed me to work harder.
Embarrassment and scolding.
Okay. If it helps you grow,
I will continue to give that to you.
- Much appreciated, sir. - By the way,
you just made another mistake.
- Sir? - It's not "accent."
It's "accent."
I learned another thing.
I am sorry, sir. I had to skip a meal to wear a dress.
Because of the meeting, I didn't get to prepare you snacks.
Are you all right, sir?
I am fine.
You know how focused I get.
When I am working, I don't even feel hungry.
I will prepare the snacks.
He's the newly appointed Spanish ambassador.
Hello.
Congratulations on your new post.
I heard a lot about you in Spain, Mr. Lee.
It's nice to meet you.
And you.
For the past four years, Yumyung Group has been...
ranked first as the company with the best corporate image.
The bio business has recently been approved by the US FDA.
We succeeded to create surplus.
We want to cooperate with China. You have a great network of people.
We are planning various businesses.
He's so amazing. Don't you think so?
- He's so gorgeous. - I told you so.
Look at him.
- He looks so elegant. - Our eyes met.
One second, please.
- He's coming over here. - No way.
- Is he coming to me? - I'd love that.
What? Did he just pass by me?
- He passed by me. - He's looking at a mirror.
- I can't believe this. - This is so annoying.
The ambassador is waiting.
- Ms. Kim. - Yes?
How do I look right now?
You look perfect.
Let's go.
When did you learn Spanish?
Spanish?
You were talking for quite a long time...
with those Spanish guys hitting on you.
Oh, that.
Thanks to you, I barely managed to learn English and Chinese.
I didn't have time to learn Spanish.
I was just guessing the whole time.
- Guessing? - Yes.
When they look at you while handing you champagne,
it must mean, "Excuse us."
What they were saying while looking at you must've been compliments.
So I just smiled and nodded.
Right.
And when a guy tries to make a move,
I touch my earring with my left hand.
Why is it your left hand?
When I show them my ring, everything gets sorted out.
This is the ring I won on last sports day.
You are amazing.
I can't believe I am getting praised by you.
- Congratulations. - Thank you.
Anyway, well done today. Tell me whatever you want.
You need to be properly compensated for your achievement.
Sir.
I refuse to take no as an answer.
That's not it. I have something to tell you.
Don't confess your love. Our relationship is strictly business.
I don't plan to.
What is it that you want to say?
I think you need to find a new secretary.
I am going to quit now.
I think you need to find a new secretary.
I am going to resign now.
Why so suddenly?
It's for a personal reason.
All right. If you want to do so.
Why can't I fall asleep?
My gosh, what's the fuss now?
Well, I just heard amazing news.
What is this "amazing news"?
I am sure it's a false rumor.
Darling, it's real this time.
Only those who can take it should gather around.
- Hurry up. - I can't take it.
You know, Ms. Kim...
- What about Ms. Kim? - Ms. Kim...
is resigning.
What is this?
Do you not believe me?
Of course we don't believe you.
Why would she resign?
Mr. Lee really cherishes her.
Why would she quit? That's nonsense.
It makes sense.
I am really quitting.
Really?
Are you really quitting?
Yes. It turned out like that.
See? I was right.
But isn't it too sudden?
Why? Are you getting married?
Are you getting another job? Or are you going abroad to study?
None of that.
Then is it because of Mr. Lee's bad behavior?
- It's not that either. - Then why?
It's just a personal reason.
Mr. Lee is coming.
Hello, sir.
Ms. Lee.
I can't imagine you...
not being next to Mr. Lee. Don't you think so too?
It doesn't feel real to me yet either.
- I feel so sad. - I know.
So you just have to prepare snacks around this time?
You make Darjeeling tea by using this teapot.
You serve him cookies from H Hotel. Three pieces.
Right.
Why would you be in charge of that, Ms. Bong?
Why do you think so?
When Ms. Kim is gone, it will be my duty.
- Why? - If you look at her,
it's obvious that Mr. Lee cares about his secretary's looks.
When Ms. Kim resigns,
who would be in her position? I'm the only alternative.
At times like this, I really get jealous of you, Ms. Lee.
I wish I looked as ordinary as you.
Well, Mr. Lee comes into the office at 7am, so I must be here by 6:30am.
I can't sleep much then. What do I do?
What do I do?
- Hello. - Hello.
You're thinking about changing the swivel chair, aren't you?
You are amazing.
I know what goes on inside your head too.
You don't mean it, do you?
You really don't mean to resign.
You are wrong this time.
What is the reason?
Is it because I've been making you work late hours and on weekends?
I will post a job advertisement this morning.
We will try our best to sort out the best candidates.
You only need to interview the final candidates.
As you wish.
Qualifications for Applying for the Job
That's finished.
Oh, Mr. Lee. Did you need something?
I'm going to Mr. Park's office.
Push my conference call back to the afternoon.
I'm going to eat at home,
so take care of your lunch on your own.
Yes, sir.
Ms. Kim! Ms. Kim!
You haven't had lunch yet, right? Let's have lunch together!
I'm sorry but I have to head out to take care of some personal matters.
Without even eating?
- Eat just a little bit. - Next time. Sorry!
What's her problem?
And here I was, trying to eat with her and take over her role.
I'm a busy person too, you know.
Seriously.
What could her reason be?
For do you mean?
The real reason why she wants to quit all of the sudden.
Oh, you mean Ms. Mi So?
There was nothing I couldn't figure out about her before,
but I really can't figure this one out.
This is so frustrating that I'm feeling dizzy.
Really?
Let's see here.
Here we go.
Red ginseng is the best for when your blood sugar is low!
Want some?
Are you seriously telling me to eat some sugar-filled thing...
that only has 0.03 percent of pure red ginseng in it?
No thanks. Just tell me...
why Ms. Kim is doing this.
You really don't know?
It's remarkable enough...
that she was able to handle working for you for nine years.
They call such a woman a "bodhisattva" in the East,
and a "celestial angel" in the West...
What did I just say?
Two years. Two...
Two...I mean, nine years.
It's about time.
They say that there is something called "the 3, 6, 9 Rule."
"The 3, 6, 9 Rule"?
Until the burnout sets in.
You know how my wife and I were each others' soulmates...
when we were a month deep into our relationship...
and I loved her enough to marry her back then?
Of course. And I'm even more well aware of the fact...
that you two exchanged divorce papers...
instead of gifts on your 10th wedding anniversary.
Oh, you're so rude.
At the beginning, the two of us were...
burning with love for one another!
But...
the thing she said on our third wedding anniversary was...
I love you.
Why did ever fall in love with a man like you?
And on our sixth wedding anniversary...
Waiter?
Sorry, but I just want to smack you when I see the back of your head.
And on our ninth wedding anniversary...
You're wasting air,
so don't even breathe, you jerk!
You're not...
crying right now, are you?
- Is it okay if I cry? - No.
Looking back now,
I think that the burnout settled in...
during the 3rd, 6th, and 9th years.
It's kind of like a bruised apple.
"A bruised apple"?
Yes, look here.
All you have to do is to cut the rotten part away and eat it.
But you can't be bothered to.
That's why you eat a fruit that is in much better condition instead.
But what would happen when this bruised apple...
is among other apples?
Then the other apples become bruised too!
Eventually, they all become bruised and rot!
What are you getting at?
Before things rot even more,
you must speak with her to make a breakthrough with her.
A breakthrough?
That's easy enough.
Let me know if you need help making that breakthrough.
You got a divorce because you couldn't.
That's true.
Seriously.
Here's my loan payment.
- That's the last of it, right? - Yes.
So your name is Secretary Lee?
No, no.
My name is Kim Mi So.
Kim Mi So
- Here you are. - Thank you.
Yes, Mr. Lee?
Right now?
You want me there too?
- We'll be heading to his home. - Understood.
You gave me the impression that you were heading home alone.
Why do you want me to come all of the sudden?
A breakthrough?
Pardon?
I'm not someone who gives second chances.
- Yes, I know. - But for you,
I will make a special exception and give you...
one more chance. - Pardon?
You won't ever get another chance, so be grateful.
I'll promote you to a director.
- That's not... - If it's too much work,
I'll hire someone else to support you...
and a car will be provided for you by the company as well.
And if you want, I can even have the company pay for your accommodations.
Have your family's debts all been paid off?
I'll take care of all that for you too.
Well, then let's work hard together from now on.
- Excuse me, Mr. Lee? - I guarantee you.
You won't get such an offer from anywhere else.
Furthermore,
you won't be able to find a boss that is as perfect as I am.
I won't judge you even if you immediately accept my offer,
so just accept it, and continue working for me.
- Well, sir... - Young Joon!
Oh, Ms. Kim! You're here too?
My dear sweetheart.
- Let us go inside. - Yes, let's go.
I told you to come by more often.
It's so hard for me to see you even if we work in the same building.
I've been busy due to matters involving Mr. Jo.
It's such a shame to lose him. Do you really have to...
It only takes a single moment to ruin our company's image.
Since you've entrusted me with the matter, I will take care of it.
That's right. You're doing a fabulous job, Young Joon.
Come on.
It's as if you don't want him to handle difficult matters on his own!
You're right. I was being inconsiderate.
My deepest apologies.
Have you two ever experienced...
burnout during your marriage?
"Burnout"?
There's no such thing.
There's nothing that good conversations can't resolve.
Neither of us have felt that before.
All right. Let's eat, okay?
- Eat up, Ms. Kim. - Yes, ma'am.
Doesn't it seem like our Young Joon has gotten a bit taller lately?
You're far too kind. I am merely your handiwork.
This is the reason why I respect you so.
Our current bio project has received the US FDA's approval,
and we are currently in the middle of acquiring a global airline.
Father?
It seems like there is something you wish to speak to me about...
since you are awkwardly forcing yourself to cough.
- Do you plan to not get married? - Yes.
My goodness. Oh, my goodness. This is killing me!
- Are you all right? - Do I look like I'm all right?
I don't think I have much time left for me.
I saw the results of your annual checkup.
You're completely healthy.
Those hacks don't know anything!
I know my body better than anyone else!
Your old father has just one wish before he dies.
And that's to have grandchildren before I die!
I won't even say what my future daughter-in-law would need.
I heard Secretary Kim wants to resign!
That's never going to happen. I won't let that happen.
The weather...
is great today.
It's about Young Joon.
I hear he takes girls to gatherings here and there.
But his relationships don't last long.
It seems like he can't date them seriously either.
They say it's only to show others.
Is that true?
Yes.
They say he doesn't let girls even touch him.
Is that really true?
Yes.
Then...
is my son...
really...
Is he really...
Really...
Is he...
- Is he... - You mean, gay?
No, he isn't.
Really?
Of course, I've worked for him for a long time,
so I know about him better than anyone else.
Thank goodness.
The chairman and I haven't spoke of it,
but we were really worried about him.
Young Joon keeps himself away from girls...
other than you, so we've wondered...
if the rumors were true. - I see.
Look. I want to ask you something about him.
How is he in girls' eyes?
He's the best.
He's competent, charming, and nice.
He's faultless and perfect.
Right? You do have a good eye for people.
It'd be great...
if someone shows up to be his girlfriend.
For example, someone like you.
I'm joking.
I'll marry him off right away if there's a woman like you.
I'm joking.
Let's go, Secretary Kim.
Yes, sir.
Please excuse me, ma'am.
Did my mother make you feel uncomfortable?
Well, yes.
She seemed to want to make things between you and me.
So?
Did you get excited?
No, I was made sure that I must resign as soon as possible...
before I get involved in this anymore.
What?
I thought we settled that matter earlier.
You know well that it's an amazing offer.
Yes, I do know you've offered an amazing offer,
but I still want to resign.
I'm sorry. I can't take it back.
Don't make me go competitive on this.
I told you I'd do it.
It's my work habit.
I feel obsessed to set the table myself.
Mi So, let's eat together.
Both of you should enjoy the food.
By the way, you two look haggard.
Is it tough to work at the hospital?
Mi So, don't worry about our business anymore.
I didn't take care of my younger siblings as the eldest...
and looked only for myself. You struggled a lot because of that.
Don't say that.
You two joined me on the way, so we paid the debt back together.
Plus, you didn't cause any trouble like our dad.
What? Dad caused trouble again?
Well, Dad borrowed money from a loan shark earlier this month.
It was about 30,000 dollars.
- 30,000 dollars? - Why are you bringing that up now?
It would've only made you worry.
So what happened?
I sold my car to pay it off.
Did you have a car?
I missed a bus and got late about 10 minutes,
and the vice-chairman bought it for me.
I sold it after driving it for only about a week.
I paid off all the debt, so I feel so relaxed now.
Your laughing face is very irritating.
But it's funny.
What is so funny?
Now that I think about it again, it's not so funny.
After all those times we shared together,
how could she be this calm?
You always said you two were only work-related.
I wonder what the reason is.
Mi So must not have done it for an amazing offer.
Think carefully.
She must've had some kind of trigger that made her want to resign.
"Trigger"?
The aura I exude.
"Accent."
I want to resign.
Young Joon.
Oh Ji Ran?
Gosh, it's driving me crazy.
I told you not to forget about taking your allergy pills.
Why are you the only one among us who's allergic to pollen?
Thank you.
I supported you for a reason after all.
We're so sorry for what you've done for us.
I'm sorry, but the meat was starting to burn.
Why did you touch flowers when you're allergic to pollen?
Did your vice-chairman make you do it again?
Young Joon.
What brings you here?
I was invited as a celebrity.
I checked the invitation list and found your name,
so I came here in secret to surprise you.
You should've called me instead.
Did you come with her because you thought I was busy?
But don't you notice something different with me?
Your necklace looks good on you.
It's what you gave me as a gift.
Oh, right.
What day do you think today is?
Come on. It's my birthday.
Giving me some flowers...
is good enough for my birthday gift.
Welcome.
- Give me flowers. - What kind of flowers?
Just a bunch of flowers. A big bouquet of flowers.
Thank you so much. You're the best indeed.
They're beautiful.
Secretary Kim cried?
I thought I was mistaken at that time.
But her eyes were teary.
Her eyes were full of moisture.
"Do I have to..."
"prepare flowers even for other girls?"
"I can't stand this anymore. I quit."
Is it this kind of situation?
No, that isn't right.
I think I finally know why she wants to resign.
Why do I have a bad feeling about your guess?
Why didn't I realize this earlier?
I'm such a fool.
Right, you fool.
What is it?
Her personal reason which can't be spoken.
Her eyes.
- Secretary Kim... - Okay.
Secretary Kim...
likes me.
Like me, my foot.
Why?
He buys you clothes, shoes, and so much other stuff.
I know it's to keep your image,
but isn't it too much? - I know, right?
I'm sure the vice-chairman likes you.
That's never the case.
He loves himself so much that he doesn't care about others.
He's never fallen in love...
with other people.
- That doesn't make sense. - I'm serious.
He's never loved anyone at that age?
There is Mi So.
- Must you say that? - That hurts.
- Do you want some? - No, thanks.
I was careful just in case she had feelings for me.
How considerate.
Then again, she worked by my side for nine years,
so she'd be a robot if she had no feelings for me.
Well, let's not be too sure about that.
Goodness, Secretary Kim.
We're supposed to be work-related.
I knew it.
She likes me just like I expected.
Okay.
There's nothing between us.
There's no romance between the vice-chairman and me.
We're only work-related.
And I'm resigning from work.
- You're resigning? - Why all of a sudden?
Did he bully you again?
Why that jerk...
That's not it.
Dad and you two have settled down.
We've paid off the debt too.
So I want to resign.
What will you do after that?
I'm not sure yet.
It feels bad...
because I won't be treated this well at my age with my career.
But it keeps me so busy,
and I don't think I'll be able to resign forever if it's not now.
Plus...
Vice Chairman Lee
Is it the vice-chairman?
- Don't take it. - Don't.
- Come on. - Don't.
Don't take it.
Seriously.
Yes, sir.
You know where I am, right?
Come here right now.
Sir, I'm attending my business at the moment,
so can you ask Mr. Yang...
Or I'll call a designated driver for you.
How can I trust them?
He wants you to be there now?
- Let me talk to him. - Hey, don't.
Why don't you call Ji Ran then?
- Sleep with her just for today. - Come here right now.
Sir? Hello?
He wants you to be there and drive for him?
No one will say anything to him even if he sleeps out one day,
so I don't understand why he's so obsessed in getting home.
Tell me about it.
I'm so glad that you're resigning from that company.
Where is the car key?
- Gosh. - Gosh, what is it?
- Oh, no. - Let me take care of it.
- Kill it. Kill it! - Okay.
Okay, it's dead. It's dead.
Are you okay?
Do you still have arachnophobia?
Pil Nam.
Are you sure I didn't get lost when I was young?
When I was about 4 or 5 years old.
There you go again.
Nothing like that happened before.
You liked me that much.
No wonder why you felt so sad about running an errand...
to get flowers for another woman.
Secretary Kim, I'll end things with Ji Ran, okay?
Gosh, my reasoning is so sharp.
What is he doing?
Is he talking to himself?
I'm here, sir.
You're making me embarrassed by crying again.
Are you that happy?
I'm sorry.
Throw it away.
I'm sorry.
I'll put these flowers in the trunk.
Is it that touching?
She's helpless.
I'm sorry.
Who was with you?
It's a secret.
I'll end things with Ji Ran soon, okay?
Are you dating another woman again?
I'm not dating anyone for the time being, okay?
Why do you keep asking me if I'm okay?
- I didn't sleep, okay? - What?
I didn't sleep with her.
You're well aware that we're business partners.
I am.
I think I now know a little just how much you've suffered until now.
So take a day off tomorrow,
and think it over again. I'm giving you a special day off.
Really?
Oh, right. But I have an interview for my replacement tomorrow.
Then stop by shortly for the interview.
Okay, thank you.
Did you find a place to work after your resignation?
Not yet.
You'll stay in Seoul, right?
I'm not sure about that yet either.
Then why are you resigning without such basic plans?
I want to pick up my life now.
What are you talking about all of a sudden?
Neither the life of someone's secretary...
nor that of someone's household,
but my own life.
Then what about the time she spent with me?
Is it not her life?
What?
A pimple?
It dared to find its place on my classy forehead?
Journal on Vice Chairman Lee
It's been such a long time since I last slept in like this.
It's so good.
I should wake up now.
Journal on Vice Chairman Lee, 2018
Maybe I slept too much.
It's the investment agreement. Excuse me.
Thank you.
Hello.
Vice Chairman Lee Young Joon
I need some change in the mood.
Resignation Letter, Kim Mi So
I'm going to work under the daylight since such a long time.
It's great.
Hello?
Ji Hyun, how about we meet up in the evening today?
It's me, Secretary Kim.
I mean, Kim Mi So.
You didn't delete my number by any chance, did you?
What's gotten into you?
You used to say that thing probably only has 0.03 percent red ginseng...
and a ton of sugar.
She said she wants to get her life back. What on earth does it mean?
If you work eight hours a day...
for 9 years, it becomes 18,000 hours.
She worked 18 extra hours a week because she never took a day off,
so that times 9 years brings us to 59,130 hours.
We've spent more time together than most married couples have.
How can it mean nothing to her?
Is that what she said? Too bad.
Are her feelings hurt because she likes me too much?
I know that she's competent and that you may feel attached to her,
but you seem to be overly bothered by it.
Do you have feelings for her by any chance?
- Have you lost your mind? - Then why are you so bothered?
And you don't even let other women touch you.
There are so many women around you,
but I've never seen you letting any of them touch you.
Have you had a traumatic experience with a woman or something?
I just don't like women.
- What about Secretary Kim? - She's different.
She's a woman too. What's different about her?
She's just...
She's just Secretary Kim.
That's enough. I have to go.
What is he saying?
Here's the weekly report, sir.
Are you going to drink it like that?
- I'll heat it up for you, sir. - No, it's okay.
Come on. You have to drink red ginseng extract warm...
to maximize its health benefits.
- I'll just drink it like this. - You have to heat it up first.
Please give it to me. My gosh!
I'm sorry, sir. I just wanted to heat it up for you.
You didn't get to heat this up, but you sure warmed my heart.
Ms. Seol, did you ever consider about quitting your job?
No, never. I'll always be by your side, sir.
- Always? - Yes.
- You can leave. - Yes, sir.
Meeting Preparations Notice, Schedule Meeting Notice
You know the secretary guidelines, right?
"Handover Report"
Be discreet, but act quickly at all times.
I did it without any experience or fancy qualifications.
"Be objective, warm-hearted, and quick!"
So I'm sure you'll do a great job.
And the last thing I'd like to tell my successor...
is the reason why I'm quitting...
and the most important thing.
It is...
Mr. Lee.
My gosh, you look pale. Are you feeling unwell, sir?
I didn't get any sleep.
You look well-rested.
I got a good night's sleep thanks to you.
My gosh, is that a pimple on your forehead?
- Shall I call your dermatologist? - No, don't.
Or I can call Dr. Jung and get some sleeping pills prescribed for you.
Are you worried about me now?
Pardon? Of course I'm worried.
Then are you Secretary Kim or Kim Mi So now?
What do you mean, sir?
Sir, the applicant for the secretary position is here for her interview.
- Would you like to meet her now? - Let her in.
You should sit in. I'm interviewing the person to fill your position.
Okay, sir.
Mr. Lee, here are the interview questions.
Ms. Kim Ji Ah, who will you live as if you get the position?
As Secretary Kim or Kim Ji Ah?
As Secretary Kim Ji Ah, of course.
I'll be Secretary Kim, but I'll still be Kim Ji Ah.
- You should ask some questions too. - Sure.
What are some of the virtues of a good secretary?
- I'll look after my boss like my... - What do you think...
it'll be like to work for a boss who's already perfect?
It'll be so exciting.
Do you think you'll be able to satisfy a boss who's perfect?
Will your boss be happy with your work?
I guess that won't be easy.
I need someone who won't quit and give abstract excuses...
such as "personal matters." Can you be that responsible?
Yes, sir. I'll work here for the rest of my life if I get this job.
What if you die on the job?
Sorry? Is the job that stressful?
The job can get tense, but we pay better than any other companies do.
The pay is good, but you'll have no life.
You'll just exist as Secretary Kim.
Are all the hours you've put into this job not considered your life?
I'll do my very best if you hire me.
- You're hired! - Seriously?
- Mr. Park. - Yes, sir.
Please show Ms. Kim Ji Ah around the office.
She'll be our new Secretary Kim.
Train her on all of your duties.
Make her exactly like your clone before you leave.
Yes, sir.
Thank you!
Okay. Thank you.
Wait.
You said you want your life back.
What exactly did you mean by that?
My life has been all about work,
so I'd like to have my own time now.
- And... - And?
And...
I'm 29 now.
I should seriously start thinking about dating and getting married.
What?
- Didn't she say that? - No.
To what do we owe this pleasure? You rarely have time to hang out.
Girls, don't exclude me from now on.
I have so much time on my hands now.
I saw you on the news too.
You were standing right beside the vice-chairman of that company.
My gosh, that was very cool.
Totally. Mi So always got the highest grades among us,
and she's been working so hard.
I know. She's a career woman.
Gosh, I'm so envious. I'm just a housewife now.
Looking after my kid is so tiring.
Just be glad that you're a full-time housewife.
Look at me. I have to work and look after my kid.
Mi So, don't get married.
- Why? - Yes, you shouldn't.
- Why not? - They're just showing off.
I know, right?
- Show off all you want. - I'm not trying to show off.
My gosh, I'm really sorry.
What's all this?
A man's handkerchief and a tie. There's a lighter too.
- Whose purse is this? - It's mine.
I never know when Mr. Lee will ask for these things.
This is how this career woman lives.
- The bus is here! - Let's go.
Watch your shoes.
- Get me down, Daddy. - Let's sit here.
How adorable.
Mom.
So your name is Secretary Lee?
No, no. My name is Kim Mi So.
Kim Mi So
Here you go.
Journal on Vice Chairman Lee
"Handover Report"
The most important thing you should remember...
is to make sure you make time for yourself.
From your predecessor, Kim Mi So.
"Handover Report"
All done.
"My own time, my life,"
"dating, and marriage"?
How can she say those things to me as if she's talking to a stranger?
- Who said that? - What do you think of me?
What?
I asked you what you think of me.
Gosh, do you really have to ask?
You're just perfect.
You're successful, handsome, tall, and well-mannered.
And you're sexy too.
Then what's the matter with Secretary Kim?
What about Secretary Kim?
Are you talking about another woman in front of me right now?
Kim Mi So
To my sweetheart
Who is it?
My goodness.
What brings you here at this hour, Mr. Lee?
- Please come in first. - Don't give me orders.
Let's just talk outside.
Sure. Let's do that then.
You talked about dating and marriage. Did you really mean it?
Did you come all the way here...
at this hour to ask me that?
Why all of a sudden?
Have you been seeing someone behind my back?
Mr. Lee, are you mad at me by any chance?
No, whether you're seeing someone or not is none of my business.
Why would I be mad at you?
- Exactly. - Just answer my question.
I'm not seeing anyone.
That should be the case.
- Pardon me? - What?
Even if I were seeing someone, I have no reason to hide it from you.
And it's not like I've had any time to date.
I had to be at work by 6am, and I never knew when I could get off.
Whenever you called, I went to work right away even if I was sleeping.
So what? You're not being persuasive enough.
If I keep working like this,
I'll probably grow old all alone and never get married.
So it was just for that reason?
"Just for that reason"?
Who's going to take care of me if I get on your wrong side...
and become jobless when I'm older?
All right. Fine. I'll guarantee that you'll never get fired.
No, thank you.
That basically means you want me to work...
as your secretary for the rest of my life and grow old all alone.
So you want to quit your job...
to get married.
Yes.
Is that how much you want to get married?
Yes.
Then keep your job.
I, Lee Young Joon,
will marry you.
What's Wrong with Secretary Kim?
I'm going to start dating now.
Is making Secretary Kim stay like a merger and acquisition or what?
"List places you want to visit with someone you're attracted to."
How about a pork ribs restaurant?
- Let's go! - I'm in!
My gosh, how long has it been?
The imported liquors aren't doing so well in our department store.
It's probably not a good idea to talk about work at a company dinner.
Secretary Kim, karaoke lounges are...
Then what do you think about leaving?
All right, I heard you. Why are you so chatty today?
I was just answering your question.
See? You're talking back to me again. Secretary Kim.
Yes, sir.
A romantic day like today...
will be your everyday life from now on.