Chief of Staff (보좌관 – 세상을 움직이는 사람들)

(THIS DRAMA IS PURELY FICTIONAL AND IS NOT ASSOCIATED)

(WITH ACTUAL PEOPLE, PARTIES, LOCATIONS, CORPORATIONS OR INCIDENTS)

What time is it?

It's still early.

You should get more sleep.

Why did you wake up so early?

You didn't get much sleep yesterday.

Don't overwork yourself.

My situation is a little different from yours, Ms. Assemblywoman.

Here's the next story.

Some are suspecting that Assemblyman Jo Gap-yeong is being

unreasonably lenient toward Bugang Electronics during the audit.

Assemblyman Jo denied the speculations,

but the Environment and Labor Committee

is discussing whether Assemblyman Jo...

When do you think the hearing can be resumed?

I think the audit will end like this.

Unlike someone, I don't have the ability to salvage such a mess.

What about you?

I just need to tackle KLAC and the Ministry of Justice now.

The latter will be the highlight.

People call the Minister of Justice a weasel.

He's good at weaseling out of things.

Will you be able to catch him?

Tae-jun, I can't stand seeing people

who should be behind me hovering in front of me.

To give you my position,

I have to clean up the mess in front of me. Am I wrong?

I have to catch him.

Just be careful.

The Minister of Justice oversees all the prosecutors in this country after all.

It won't be easy.

Even Assemblyman Song was taught a lesson, you know.

- He even got ousted... - Weasels have sharp teeth indeed.

Who knows what can happen to me if I'm not careful?

That's why I must take him down in one blow

and make sure he can't fight back.

I've come this far, so I can't give up.

If there is something blocking my way, I must jump over it.

In order to make sure you can jump over it,

I'll lend you my shoulder.

Hello.

Everyone has a different starting point and their own reasons for their choices.

However, everyone is taking a step forward

to find their own place in the world.

This stop is National Assembly.

Doors will open on your left.

The doors are opening.

Hello.

Sir.

Hello there, Ms. Kang.

- Let's go in. - Everyone's position may be different,

but we're all here on our own journeys.

Tae-jun.

Did you see the news?

The sign from Assemblyman Lee's district office fell on a passerby,

resulting in a severe injury.

The victim of the accident, a woman in her 40s,

was sent to a hospital nearby and is now

- undergoing her second surgery. - It's your fault!

The police are investigating if the sign

violated any of the regulations for signs and advertising devices.

Assemblyman Lee Seong-min

expressed his regret and visited the victim...

but the victim's family refused to meet him.

- How much are you willing to pay... - Say a few words.

- Please make a comment. - Do you admit it?

- I'll look into it. - Sir, let us interview you.

Hello.

Which one is a latte?

Oh, the latte is for the chief of staff.

Mr. Jang doesn't drink latte.

No, the other one.

"The other one"?

Who?

The sign from Assemblyman Lee's district office fell on a passerby,

resulting in a severe injury.

Mr. Oh Won-sik is here from the district office.

The victim of the accident was sent

to a hospital nearby and is now undergoing her second surgery.

You see,

because he keeps going on about labor laws and regulations,

it's practically impossible to run a business here in Seongjin.

When he asked me to come here for drinks,

I knew something was up.

That must be it.

I'll talk to Mr. Lee Seong-min.

No, it's okay. I'll take care of it.

The police are investigating if the sign violated

- any of the regulations for signs - Hey.

and advertising devices.

- You're here. - Assemblyman Lee expressed

his regret and visited the victim, but the victim's family refused...

Oh, boy. I hope her injury isn't too serious. This is terrible.

The lack of attention to safety in this country is a serious problem.

Here's your latte, sir.

Oh, Thank you.

- Mr. Oh. - My gosh! How have you been?

Not well, obviously. I've been so bored without you, sir.

Right, I bet.

So how's it going? Are you liking the job?

Yes, sir. I'm doing my best.

- Do you know him? - Mr. Oh recommended me for this job.

He did? I didn't know.

Oh, here you go.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

What brings you by?

Mr. Song wants to see me.

Hey, yes. Hang on a second.

Are there any sticky notes lying around?

Yes. Song Jin-seok.

Wonseong Bio. Okay.

All right, I'll call you.

Then I should...

Oh, sit down.

- Let's go for a smoke. - Sounds good.

Do-gyeong, do you want to come?

I don't smoke.

All right, then.

- Ms. Yun, how have you been? - Hello.

Jeez, you're making it so obvious that you hate me.

Smile a little, please.

- Hello. - Hi, long time no see.

My, it's so nice to be back in Seoul after such a long time.

Yes, it's important to wear this here in Seoul.

There. Nice one.

- Who is he? - It's Mr. Go Seok-man.

- Hello! - Oh, hello.

Jeez.

- Any updates? - I spoke to those at the local precinct.

It does look like someone

touched the connecting bracket,

but it could've been for a repair job,

or someone could've tampered with it. They're not sure yet.

Was anyone caught on the security footage?

It's an old building

so there are no security cameras.

The rooftop is always open,

so anyone can get in.

We'll close it as a negligent maintenance case,

but I heard the victim is preparing to sue Assemblyman Lee.

- I just sent you some photos. - Okay.

I guess you have time to enjoy cycling.

Don't even get me started.

My boss won't take it easy even if the audit is halted.

From a meeting and a public hearing

to this local cycling event, I already made three stops.

- Jungil-gu? - Yes, Ms. Kang was born in that area.

She needs to build support in the district for the upcoming election.

She doesn't have a super supportive one, unlike your boss.

She only has a ten-percent chance of getting reelected.

- We'll do anything at this point. - So you participated in the race?

Of course.

As her chief of staff,

it is my duty to run and sweat to meet and listen to the people.

Look at you always dressed in a full suit.

You won't get anything done.

You pretentious jerk, you only care about looking good.

By the way, I saw Mr. Oh earlier.

Right.

What? What's up with that nonchalant answer?

He was shunted off because of you.

He won't just sit still.

If you're not careful, he'll end up reaping

all the rewards of your hard work.

- Don't worry about me. - Hey.

Just continue to run

as hard as you can for your boss, okay?

That prick. Jeez, what a jerk.

No, that's not right.

Those things must be discussed in person.

- Hey, you see... - Then I'll...

- Won-sik. - Yes.

Spare me a second.

Why are you here?

I told you that Mr. Song summoned me. Are you deaf or what?

How did you hurt your hand?

My hand? Oh, this?

- While doing something. - What time did you get here?

Hey, Jang Tae-jun. Are you interrogating me or what?

Do you still think you're a cop like ten years ago?

How dare you act like one?

About Assemblyman Lee Seong-min...

Did you do it?

You have so many questions.

Do you like me or something? But I don't like you.

Just focus on your work. Don't poke your nose into others' business.

Also, why are you trying to lay eggs in someone else's nest?

Are you a cuckoo or what?

Don't cross the line. Otherwise, you'll be hurt.

Got it?

That prick.

I'm back.

Thanks for doing that.

You finished the race today, so you may be in the top tier next time.

Don't even go there. I can't do it again.

Here, take this.

Are you giving me this to make me work even harder?

I might die at this rate. I have no energy these days.

That's why I got this for you.