My Bias, My Boss (최애의 사원)

Ms. Da-reum.

I'm not into men.

- What? - Also

there's this woman I'm interested in right now.

What?

Director Lee.

How did you find us here?

I heard about the covert op.

Ms. Kim told me that you had trouble trying to get Master Im on board.

I came out to help.

At this hour?

Did you really come for work?

Of course. I'm that serious about work.

So, well...

There are only two rooms.

I can crash in his room.

- You, in my room? - It's not like I can take her room.

Well, that wasn't what I meant.

It's nothing new between us.

Get away from me.

I won't misunderstand the situation anymore, Mr. Kang.

Don't worry.

"Misunderstand"?

Well, if it's too inconvenient for you

I can sleep out in the hall.

No, you should take one of the rooms.

- I'll share mine with him. - Okay.

Okay. Then it's decided.

We'll take this one.

- Good night. - Have a good rest.

You have a thing for Director Lee Chan.

For a long time.

I mean, me?

- Jeez. - Da-reum is unbelievable.

What about me gives off that vibe?

Are you disappointed

that she doesn't think of you as a man?

Whatever.

Gosh.

I can tell

that you care about Da-reum.

Concerned? Hardly.

She's new to work.

That's why I'm looking out for her.

Looking out for someone and actually caring for them aren't the same.

It's different.

Wait, Ms. Nam.

- What? - Also

there's this woman I'm interested in right now.

What?

I could see today that you two have grown close.

I had a feeling that you might be interested in her.

I'm not.

Even if I did

it's impossible for a CEO to date a rookie.

So Mr. Kang wasn't into men.

Who's the woman he's interested in?

Come on, Da-reum.

Why do you want to know that?

Come on.

Could it be someone at work?

Yes, just like that.

Don't let it get tangled.

Like that.

That's it. Carefully.

Okay. Good.

You have a knack for this.

Did you have trouble sleeping too?

Yes.

And I saw the light was on.

Come here and join me.

May I?

It's best to move your hands when you're stressed out.

Knotting may seem like a job where you tie things

but you'll come to learn that it can untangle your heart.

You're right. Tying knots helped me clear my head.

- You should give it a go too. - Okay.

- Do what you did yesterday. - Okay.

I let my feelings get ahead of me yesterday.

I shouldn't have said it like that.

So even if Master Im doesn't agree to be on board.

I hope you two can make these traditional knots more visible.

We completely understand what you mean.

I'm happy to know that you do.

Please continue to practice. I'll get breakfast ready.

- Sure. - And this one.

I'm taking your first knot.

Ta-da. I made a new one.

I learned it just now.

- You've learned it already? - Yes.

Do you want me to teach you?

Sure.

Let's do it.

All right. Take a good look.

Put the green cord on top of the pink one

and create a knot.

Good. Now do you see this space here?

Spread it out a little.

Look, it's a heart.

Then hold the top and make a wing on each side.

- A wing... - Yes.

Then hold the top and pull it to the side.

The young lady who came from Seoul made this.

She tried rather hard

after just one day.

Isn't that admirable?

Master Im.

I apologize for yesterday.

I knew your intentions very well.

It's always tough

to be a teacher.

I must always keep an eye on people's feelings as I proceed,

but at times, I find myself blurting out words

that can turn into sharp blades.

Are you

apologizing right now?

I was just afraid.

That everything we have stood for would disappear down that road.

It won't disappear, Master Im.

How beautiful.

These are so pretty.

When did you come out?

Just now.

They looked so pretty from the window

so I came out to see them up close.

I'm sorry for that day.

It had been weighing on my mind after you left like that.

Please don't mind me.

You suffered from a misunderstanding because of me.

It must've put you in a tough spot.

She and I had already broken up.

She must've said

all those mean things to you out of spite for me.

I apologize.

I'm really fine.

I'm okay, really.

Da-reum.

There's something I want to show you.

Can you spare me some time on our way back to Seoul?

A lot went through my mind

after learning how to make knots.

Traditional knots are a form of art and meditation

not something you can print with a machine.

I brought up words like factory production

without realizing how deep the practice was.

I apologize.

I apologize.

And because we desperately wanted to work with you

I also had forgotten about the core of my business.

Appello strives to maintain value that will last

instead of fast-paced trends.

So what if we provided an experience for the people

in the exact traditional way of your practice?

How about putting together a DIY kit

so people can try making traditional Korean knots

with all the materials and instructions at home?

I thought it was very difficult to make knots

but I had so much fun when I got my hands on it.

I'm sure many people will love it.

Perhaps it's more meaningful

to have knots created by many new hands

instead of ones made by a single artisan.

If you're going to make it, make it right.

The traditional knot kit.

Thank you, Master Im.

- Thank you, ma'am. - However

there is one condition.

I won't allow you to make something with half-hearted instructions.

They must have hands-on experience

as they learn to make actual knots.

Do you mean that people must take part in the experience?

That's what will actually last.

I'll see what you come up with

before I go ahead and give you my final approval.

- Hop in, Ms. Nam. - Okay.

Ms. Da-reum, let's go in my car.

You'd probably prefer to go alone.

Come with me. His car isn't built for long-distance trips.

What do you mean? I'd get there an hour before you.

Hey.

My seats come with a massager.

You can lie down flat on my seat.

Ms. Da-reum, whose car do you want to take?

First of all, can you let my hands go?

Then...

I'm sorry for that day.

There's something I want to show you.

Can you spare me some time

on our way back to Seoul?

May I take.

Director Lee's car?

You'll also find that more convenient.

All right, then.

Was my car uncomfortable?

No, it was such a comfortable ride.

I just felt bad that you always had to give me rides.

I'll take Ms. Da-reum home.

Have a safe trip back.

Thank you.

Hey, Ha-gi.