The Interest of Love (사랑의 이해)

THE INTEREST OF LOVE

All right. Let's have a productive day.

-Good morning, everyone. -Good morning, everyone.

DEPOSIT AND WITHDRAWAL

-Welcome to KCU Bank. -Welcome to KCU Bank.

At exactly 9:00 a.m., the bank opens.

I can help the first customer here.

This is Chief Ha Sang-su of the Youngpo branch.

KCU celebrates its 62nd anniversary this year.

To our left are the financial district and white-collar workers.

To our right is a marketplace with 50 years of history.

Over 300 customers visit the Youngpo branch every single day.

SECTION CHIEF HA SANG-SU

Welcome to KCU, ma'am.

Hello.

However, we do not show the same love for every single client.

Those who come to borrow money must take a number and wait.

Hello.

Those who come to lend money to the bank are escorted.

VIP clients who deposit…

-Goodness. -…over a certain amount…

-You're here. -…go straight to the branch manager.

And VVIP clients…

-This isn't much. -…don't even come in…

Thank you.

…because a bank clerk goes to their home.

-I see. -Yes.

I'm afraid you can't get a large credit limit.

How much longer do I have to wait?

I'm sorry, sir. Please wait a moment. I'm very sorry.

Who's that, then? Is this discrimination?

-I'm sorry, sir. -One second.

-Let me check the limit. -That's right.

We do discriminate

based on your account balance and monthly expenditures.

During the Joseon era, social class determined your status.

But in 2022, your status in Korea is determined by your wealth.

Such social status ranking exists

for both those visiting the bank and those working at the bank.

It also exists…

between me and her.

Here.

THE INTEREST OF LOVE

EPISODE 1

Go!

Last month, your team won the office league ice hockey tournament.

Please tell us how you feel.

Well.

This is all thanks to KCU Bank's support of intramural activities

to aid with employee self-development and leisure pursuits.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Hello, Mr. Ma.

I'll transfer that client to the credit guarantee foundation.

The guarantee fund has a higher limit, but the screening takes much longer.

Yes, sir. I'll go back and wrap it up.

Yes, all right.

ASSISTANT MANAGER MA DU-SIK

-Mr. Lee. -Yes?

It just ended. He'll come and wrap it up.

Sang-su can't afford to go out and act cool right now.

He should be at work trying to improve his performance.

The in-house broadcasting team as well. Why shoot on a weekday?

Where are their manners? Good grief.

Because both you and those people want to rest on the weekend.

Mr. Ha's interview is up on the bank's social media.

Let me see.

My gosh. What is that?

He seems different in this light.

Right? He looks like a real athlete in this uniform.

If you like him, ask him out.

Even if I did, he'd probably say no.

Men are more particular these days.

I'm just a service rep who went to college outside of Seoul.

So what? We're all bank clerks.

Actually, we're not all the same.

Service reps are people with unlimited contracts.

But people with regular positions are formally recruited.

So you need to transfer positions while you're still young.

If you don't, you'll end up like Su-yeong.

Goodness.

You always manage to say things that rub people the wrong way.

Speaking of Su-yeong, where is she?

She always eats lunch alone. Who knows where she goes off to?

Hey, Auntie. You got your hair permed. You look great!

-Can I get married now? -Of course!

-Goodness. -You're pretty!

Hey, you're here already?

-Hey. -My gosh.

You just had knee surgery!

-Goodness. -I'm fine.

No.

Take it easy, and don't get hurt again.

I'm fine.

Auntie, you don't look well.

Are you ill?

Your investment savings matured. Come by sometime.

-Okay, I will. -Good.

Hey, Mr. So-Nosy. You're good at this.

Hello, Auntie!

Auntie! Two gukbaps, please.

Okay, sure.

-Hi, Auntie. -Come on in.

You look great on camera.

I can picture your value skyrocketing.

What good is all that?

It's good for dating, that's what. Don't play innocent.

Wait, do you like someone in particular?

Like Ahn Su-yeong?

What are you talking about?

I saw you two in the morning

-blinking like this. -When did I do that?

I thought you had an eye infection.

Here we go.

Help yourself to more side dishes later.

Okay.

-Auntie, it's time you came by the bank. -Okay, sure.

-Stop by, okay? -Got it.

-I love you! -Goodness.

Gosh, you're so considerate.

I might fall for you.

And I'll turn you down.

She was your immediate supervisor when you were a rookie, right?

Was she? So what?

That was already three years ago.

You had plenty of time to have started something with her.

Be quiet and wipe your hands.

Well, I suppose

that it's wiser just to work and move up to the head office.

I hear human resources always spot office romances first, anyway.

I told you not to call.

Please just leave me alone.

Do you want this?

Hey, what about this?

Come on. That's your style.

Are they?

TONGYEONG OYSTER GUKBAP

My son said he'd wire the money today.

I have to pay rent, and I'm out of ramyeon too.

Ma'am, then why don't you call your son again?

His phone is turned off.

I see.

-Hello, ma'am. -Hello, Sang-su.

How can I help you?

Can you give my card a try?

Right. Give me a second, and I'll try it.

-Please do. -Okay.

Please insert your card.

ENTER YOUR PIN

Please press the desired button.

5,320 WON

Please make sure to take all your belongings. Thank you.

Ma'am, I think this is all you've received so far.

Please get some ramyeon and water with this,

and then talk to your son again, okay?

-I will. -Okay.

Thank you. Goodbye.

-Goodbye. -Thank you again.

Have you had lunch yet?

I'm about to head out.

Here. Take this. It's surplus money from this month.

You don't have to do this.

Go eat something good.

I'm sorry, but no.

-Everyone is waiting. -But I'm busy.

No, please take a number first.

We're not supposed to do this,

but we'll make it happen.

I'll process it now.

You said you were moving. Did you find a nice place?

I brought the paperwork.

You're here for a refund and not a loan?

Mr. Ha here will help you with the refund.

-Mr. Ha. -But…

Thanks a lot.

Yes, how may I help you?

-A refund. -A refund?

Can I see your ID, please?

Do you have any more questions?

No, thank you. I'm fine.

-Thank you. -Thank you.

SECTION CHIEF HA SANG-SU

Mr. Lee, I need these approved.

How much longer do I have to wait?

Please wait, and you'll be called in time.

I'm sorry.

Jeez, I already read an entire magazine.

-You're all set. Thank you. -Thank you.

Should I take a few?

Yes, thank you.

Next, please.

How may I help you?

Number 418, I can help you at window two.

Hello.

Hello. How may I help you?

I came for my credit card.

Can I see your ID, please?

Your shirt looks great, sir.

I'm heading to the airport for Jeju Island.

It's an alumni trip.

-Gosh, you're so lucky. -Yes.