Previously on "The Mermaid..."
So what's with true love?
You get a feeling when you look at that person.
Yeah, I'll look for another guy.
A guy who loves me to death.
Why's this in the trashcan outside?
You crazy idiot!
You insane loser!
Say it now!
That day, there was an emergency so I took his clothes off!
Don't matter to me at all.
- You have a new guy? - Yeah.
Will you stop drinking?
You must've been my true love.
Don't get confused as the symptoms are similar to drinking.
You're a success!
So you're arrogant now!
You jerk!
Stress has a fatal effect on prosopagnosia.
Got to open up to friends.
Even if you can't...
recognize me...
I won't give up.
Wait and see. I'll make you love me.
What's this?
Man.
I'm a mermaid again?
What?
I can't breathe!
What?
I only have a mermaid tail?
[Episode 4] [Don't Mess With Mermaid]
I'm looking around.
Here it is.
Used for mermaids.
When the legs contact water, they can change into a tail.
When the moisture evaporates...
it will change back to legs.
What?
When the legs contact water, they can change into a tail?
Why's this happening to me?
So why'd you take the medicine without reading the warning?
The most urgent thing...
is to somehow find out...
who saw you.
If you don't act quickly...
you could become a lab rat...
or die.
I saw a mermaid just now!
- Me too. - Huh?
You too?
Yeah...
the culprit is in here.
It was you?
You saw everything?
Ha Ni, have some water...
Where's Ha Ni?
Where is she?
Where are the candles?
Sun Kyu, do something!
Who is it?
Save me!
Be careful.
I can't come to the rescue each time.
No.
What's this?
Ramen noodles aren't good for your stomach.
Beat it.
I can put up with your smell.
Beat it.
Shall I?
I'll go pee in the garden.
But...
how come you're not shocked at all?
Aren't I weird?
Are you a maneater?
Are you going to eat me?
No!
Then it doesn't matter.
I was a bit surprised at first.
But I realized soon...
that you're Julie's reincarnation.
Julie?
My pet fish of 3 years.
She died last year.
Last year?
I feel Julie's soul in you.
Soul?
In me?
Dry up, Julie.
Would other kids have the same reaction?
Are you crazy?
This is breaking news!
Be careful.
Then who's that An Ma Nyeo guy?
Is he really your uncle?
Nope.
Then who?
Is he...
a mermaid too?
Say hi.
She wanted to meet you.
This guy was really...
a mermaid too?
Yeah.
His head looked like a fish.
That's crazy!
An Ma Nyeo! What's wrong?
Are you crazy?
I can't let those who know our identity live.
I'm the head of a family.
I need to protect my daughter.
- That's why I need to get rid of her. - It's ok!
Her family lives for loyalty. There's no need to worry!
Let go of her!
Geez!
I could've died!
Keep it a secret.
I won't let you go if you don't.
That's enough.
Lend me some money.
- Money? - Yeah.
I have no money.
I know you do!
I'll pay you back.
Or I'll give you a pearl necklace!
Ok?
The ads and internship openings will be posted today.
Looks good.
OMG!
JH Food internship?
[Jung Suk]
[Hey, JH Food has internship openings!]
Come here!
What?
Hurry up!
Why, why?
JH Food has internship openings.
What?
You want to be an intern?
I'm tired of studying for the bar.
I'll give it a try before I get older.
What about you?
Not yet.
You can't get in there without contacts.
I found a great source.
JH elite study group.
If you just join that group...
we can join JH too.
Really?
You know who they are?
Park Geum Bi.
Graduated from NYU.
JH executive's only daughter!
Choi Jun Hyeok.
Politician's son.
Friend of HR director at JH!
Kim Yun Seong.
Graduated from the Harvard of Korea.
Perfect elite.
Excellent English writer.
Eloquent English speaker.
Data-processing, Korean history.
Expert in Chinese characters.
It's awesome!
We can pass too if we study with them.
Really?
I do have to get a job.
So let's go for an interview.
What interview?
You scared me!
Your part-time job is over?
JH internship.
JH internship?
Why keep it a secret?
Because of Ji Na?
Oh, right!
She got in.
Hey.
What does Ji Na have to do with my job?
I keep my personal life separate from work.
You're really cool about it, alright.
Then...
you want to study for the interview too?
They have great contacts.
The elite group who put up their notice?
There's only one opening.
Can you make it?
Only one opening?
Where does it say that?
[JH is Recruiting]
[News]
Stop.
- You mean... - Huh?
They'll interview us?
They're job hunting, too, just like we are.
I know.
I'm dumbfounded too.
But I'm frigging nervous.
Dang.
I'm nervous too now.
Man.
We can do it!
My armpits are sweaty.
[Resume]
Wow, you've been job hunting for 2 years.
You had an interview with Palsung?
Yes.
I failed...
in the last stage.
Your specifications aren't spectacular...
but I'm sure you have know-how.
Yes.
I hope my interview experience will be helpful.
B-I-G.
Big?
Yes.
Unique name.
Oh, yes.
But...
you don't have any specifications.
Not yet.
[Resume]
Mr. Do Ji Yong.
Yes?
You graduated from SNU law.
You're 34?
Yes.
You're like a dinosaur.
They say...
I look young.
You went to law school.
Why do you want to work for JH Food?
I passed the first bar exam a few times.
But it wasn't a good fit for me.
Is this...
an instant photo from the subway?
It cost $80.
This?
Your face can't change.
He looks 44 here, not 34.
- A no-no. - I can hear you.
I'll just make the decision.
Mr. Lee Hyun Myung.
Let's do it.
Sure.
Who do they think they are?
They're job hunting like us!
According to the Constitution...
all citizens are equal before the law.
Regardless of gender, religion or social class...
we are not to be discriminated against...
in all political, social, cultural or economical fields in life.
The citizens...
are the power of the nation!
Who do they think they are to discriminate against appearance?
Come on.
If they chose by looks...
Big would've been selected.
That's right.
Are you...
acting superior because you passed?
No way.
Big.
Let's make a study group.
We'll beat that elite group or whatever.
Yeah!
We'll beat them good!
- Beat them good! - Beat them good!
Beat them good!
[Foods I want to eat Best 10]
[Spicy rice cakes, sausages: Clear]
It's so good!
Can't believe I'm actually having this!
Go to your prince after you're done.
Prince?
Shi Kyung?
Before you become out of sight, out of mind.
I read in a magazine interview.
He's a workaholic.
Then go to his workplace.
Workplace?
Shi Kyung.
Excuse me.
You shouldn't stand here.
Uh.
Give me a necklace.
A pass?
Show me your ID.
ID?
I don't have one.
You need one.
Dang.
Man.
I have to turn back after coming all the way here?
Huh?
Yes, Kim Ha Ni! Nice!
I'll be right there, Shi Kyung.
Excuse me.
Where's Chef Kwon Shi Kyung?
Chef Kwon Shi Kyung?
He's inside.
Shi Kyung...
Shi Kyung.
Oh, my God.
Jesus.
That juicy apple behind.
I want a bite of it.
Who are you?
Uh...
Hello?
Security?
Wait a minute.
I was going to leave after dropping this off!
You can't.
Let me go in, please?
Hey!
They were so mean.
Anyway...
I've made up my mind!
On what?
I'm getting a job.
Glad to hear that.
Humans should make their own living.
Right?
I'm going to work for JH.
I'm going to get that necklace.
You're going to work for JH?
That's a really funny joke.
OMG!
Why, you!
Stop it.
Anyway, forge some documents...
so I can work for JH.
Princess.
JH Food is a big company.
They have the highest sales in Korea.
Elite job hunters with great qualifications will come.
You want to get in there?
I had great qualifications in the sea!
I can do it.
Don't think human job hunting...
is easy.
You're shooting for the stars.
Then what should I do?
That witch is right next to Shi Kyung.
I can't even get into the company.
Grind it. Grind it.
Grind the shaved ice.
Grind it. Grind it.
Hi.
This is my show here.
My 10th bowl is giving me a headache.
Let's go on to a different dish.
Olaf!
Let's play together.
I want to make a snowman.
I'll eat you now.
Can you melt for me?
Friend?
I don't have any?
Ok, bye.
[Jiguk Univ., Business Admin major]
[GPA: 4.1/4.5]
[Percentile rank: 93/100]
I graduated from here.
I've seen kids get jobs.
Your school and GPA...
aren't bad.
Yeah?
It's nearly impossible to get into a big company.
But it can't be harder than a mermaid becoming human.
Right?
I heard Ji Yong and Big are studying.
Join them.
Good idea!
Wait.
Let's take a picture first.
Picture?
This is the makeup room.
This is the before shot.
This is after our retouching.
It's dramatic, eh?
You'll make it.
So it's...
[Clothing rental $150+Makeup $100 +Retouching $50 = $300]
[ID photos]
Go with that.
Good luck.
Press the button.
[Resume]
OMG!
Hilarious!
It's a nice shot.
It's ok. It's ok.
Yeah, it was cheap.
Then will I be able to get into JH too?
Huh?
Shall we take another look?
What is it?
Hey!
Let him be.
He's not himself after being dumped.
Then I can join your group?
I need to get into JH.
I need to meet someone there.
Huh?
I'll take this.
It'll cheer me up whenever I'm depressed.
Hey.
Give it back.
Hey! Give it back!
Hey!
You can't take Ha Ni's picture!
Hey!
[Ha Ni, Big and Ji Yong's study room]
[Elite group]
I'll tell you about the membership fee.
With mock exam fees, room rental fees...
lunch fees...
and copy expenses...
If we divide that between us...
it'll be about $250 each.
I'm friends with a consulting instructor.
We'll get a discount.
$300 for 2 hours.
- That's cheap. - Super cheap.
[Monthly Budget: $300 Study fees: $250]
Let's see what we've prepared.
Who's that girl?
Who?
Here, I'll beat him.
Go like this.
Ji Yong.
What would you do if you got into JH...
and your girlfriend got annoyed because you're so busy?
We wouldn't date.
Work comes before girls.
What if the girl is Susie?
Who, the Susie you like?
No.
The celebrity.
Resign right away.
Stop the nonsense and play.
Aren't we going to do anything?
They're sharing materials next door.
Hey!
She wants to do something.
What shall we do?
Aren't we going to study?
We need to get into JH.
Then let's study!
But...
what should we do?
Shall I...
take another picture?
Oh, picture!
I'll take another picture too.
The $250 one this time.
$250?
Aside from talent and specifications...
you need to give a good impression to get a job.
Ha!
Forget it.
Just give me $50.
I'll make you look good.
Oh, right!
You're good at retouching pictures!
Yeah, I've done it for 10 years.
Just give me $50, Ha Ni.
I'll make you look good.
Really?
- Retouching! - Retouching!
Retouching!
What the...?
So unclassy.
Hyun Myung.
Where did you get this material?
Here and there.
Did you copy/paste it from the net?
Come on.
We had a hard time getting this material.
You can't just get it from the net.
I'm sorry.
I'll look harder.
[Elite Geum Bi: Let's not share materials from now on.]
Uh, Geum Bi.
You mistakenly sent a message to me.
"Let's not share materials from now on."
I received this.
Sorry.
It's not necessarily because of you.
Make the eyes bigger.
They're too big.
Make them smaller.
Wait.
Make them a bit smaller.
Make the nose higher.
High nose.
This is amazing.
This is the last thing.
The V-line is a must.
V-line.
And...
the final touch.
Pale girly skin.
She looks like a celebrity.
It's amazing.
And finally...
it's done!
OMG!
I look great!
You always look great.
Nice, eh?
- Retouching! - Retouching!
Retouching!
It's so tough.
Like we're working for a construction site.
I think I'll faint.
Oh!
Ji Na!
Did you hear the rumor about Mr. Kwon?
Rumor?
Come on.
He could tell you changed perfumes.
There was a reason for that.
Mr. Kwon...
is gay.
Huh?
Everyone's saying that.
No.
So I looked into how you can tell if they're gay.
Their hair roots turn counter-clockwise.
Their ring finger is longer than the index.
That's how you can tell.
Chit-chatting all day.
Having fun?
What?
Why don't you just bring all your friends over?
- I'm sorry. - I'm sorry.
Ms. So, get the dishes.
Ji Na.
Put this in Mr. Kwon's room.
Yes, ma'am.
Ok.
I'm sorry.
Work ran late.
Sorry for keeping you.
It's ok.
I didn't wait long.
I'm sorry I keep asking you favors.
It's ok.
Here.
The kids are so big now.
They're visiting Korea.
You should see them.
Later.
He thinks I abandoned him after the divorce.
He's old enough to understand now.
Anyway...
I'll make sure...
to deliver the birthday gift.
Thanks.
Oh...
I bought one more for you too.
It's ok.
Take it.
It's not expensive.
No worries.
I see...
this is JH Food.
Yes.
Then...
instead of this...
can I ask a different favor?
Sure.
So...
all three of you?
Yeah.
We'll all get into JH.
So, how can we do it?
You said there's a way to get in.
Actually...
I know Ms. Kim ho works there.
Great! OMG!
What's OMG about it?
Contacts are still the best way to get a job.
What's your rela...
tion?
I happened to get to know her.
Anyway...
I set up a meeting.
You can ask her questions.
But...
before that...
while I work hard to make up for losses...
you need to buy ingredients...
and sell takoyaki for a day.
I missed it so much!
This smell!
This salty taste!
Send it over 2 hours later.
If it's good, we'll keep in touch.
Yes, I'll send the best ones.
It's not wild, it's farm-bred!
It's wild!
Why can't you trust me?
It's not wild, it's farm-bred!
It's wild!
Why can't you trust me?
Love is like a necessary bomb to me.
Either die or love.
Here, look!
It's so alive!
It's wild!
Who do you think you are?
What's wrong with you?
Wild fish can't be still in the fish tank like that!
How could they be so still when they used to swim in the sea?
They're so still...
because they're used to it here!
Look!
You can tell it was farm-bred...
by the belly and fins!
Get out!
I won't sell it to you! Get out!
- Why, you! - Ha Ni!
Ha Ni, you must be right.
You're right. Let's go.
Yeah, let's buy it and go.
Geez!
Shi Kyung.
Shi Kyung!
This feeling...
I'm not going to take a shower.
Excuse me.
What brings you here?
Did you come to see me?
No.
I came to buy ingredients.
I see...
you have an eye for fish.
Of course.
I used to live with them.
Ha Ni.
Who's this?
He's Chef Kwon Shi Kyung.
We're ready, Mr. Kwon.
Ok, let's go.
What was your name?
Ha Ni?
Yes.
Kim Ha Ni.
Kim Ha Ni?
Well...
I'll see you around.
But Ha Ni.
Huh?
How do you know him?
Oh...
he's my true love.
True love?
Oh, my God.
He asked my name.
I can't believe that just happened!
Ji Yong.
Nothing's forever...
you eventually changed...
no reason...
no sincerity.
Forget about crap like love...
have a crazy night.
Leave me alone...
I was always alone.
I don't have no one...
It's all meaningless.
Don't try to cheer me up...
have a crazy night!
Tomorrow's meeting will be at Sodam?
Eating at a JH restaurant will be....
good for interview training.
$100 per person?
Ok.
I'll see you there tomorrow.
Bye.
What's all this?
Eat up.
They couldn't sell a day's worth, so they bought it.
You're studying at Sodam tomorrow?
They're super expensive.
He's in the elite group, after all.
We're meeting the head of the JH Product Planning Dept. Tomorrow.
Really?
Her uncle knows her.
I want to see Shi Kyung soon.
Oh, he's the guy who made you want to get in there.
What the...
what's with him?
You want to go with us tomorrow?
Why take him?
He's not in our team.
It's good to share info!
Come if you have time.
We're meeting at the company café.
It's ok.
I have a study meeting.
Good luck.
It's uncomfortable eating together.
Why don't you order something light?
I'm coming straight from a buffet.
Don't worry about me.
My dad said the JH buzzword is "global."
Then...
we should focus on our talents...
for a global company.
How about I try the interview study...
in 4 languages?
Okay, I can speak French.
Of course...
we are speaking like this.
This is top secret.
I think I can get the interview questions.
So next time...
you guys should...
all bring a hidden card each.
You too, Hyun Myung.
It's give-and-take, after all.
Of course.
I'll bring something.
I'm actually...
meeting the head of a JH dept.
What? That's awesome!
There's a café in the company.
Big companies are nice, alright.
We can start working there in a month.
That'd be great.
I can see Shi Kyung every day.
But...
what if I get news of getting into a different company?
I'd still have to work here.
Since they're no. 1.
You don't have to worry about that.
It's Hyun Myung.
You guys are still here.
Didn't you have a meeting today?
I dropped by on the way.
Hello, everyone.
Hello.
Thank you.
I'll get going.
Welcome all!
Nice to meet you.
We only look for one thing.
Crazy passion.
And if you eat a simple roll...
'What are the ingredients?'...
'How did they make this?'...
'How can we make this to suit the taste of the whole world?'
That kind of passion.
And if you speak English, apanese...
Chinese as well as Vietnamese...
you'd be a perfect elite.
Ji Na here...
is a perfect elite like that.
She's perfect.
Please.
Hopefully, you guys are like her.
On that note...
I'll treat you...
to pastries.
Have a good time with Ji Na.
Thanks.
Sure.
Good luck.
Good luck on your journey.
Thank you, goodbye.
I'll be official about it.
I'm sorry...
but you're not what this company wants.
Why not?
You know the difference between sautéing and pan-frying?
No.
You know what trimming is?
Basting or marinating?
You can memorize those terms after an hour's study.
Why's that important?
I'm talking about the attitude.
You send out 50 resumes a day.
You lie that your dream was to get into this company...
once you get the interview.
You can't make it in JH even if you pass.
That's too mean.
How do you know?
I've got the necessary knowledge.
You wanted advice from me.
That's what I want to tell you guys.
Just be honest and say you feel uncomfortable about me working here.
Right, why here of all places?
You never told me you wanted to work here.
I changed my mind.
I want to get into a big company...
and have a happy...
love life.
Ok, join us.
How could I stop you?
Get in if you can.
She's so cold.
What?
Then we can't get in?
I told you.
It's impossible.
Dang.
Local university, low English score.
You're just a pretty face.
- Please. - No, no.
Please.
Let go.
Please.
- Please. - Go home.
It's a life-and-death situation.
- Please. - No, no.
You're just not good enough.
Talk to him. I want to join.
You know him?
Send her away.
She's so stubborn.
Unclassy.
Just go.
No.
I can get into JH if I can join them.
You can never get into JH even if you join us.
That's too mean.
Me?
Why?
I was judging from an objective point of view.
Hey.
Who are you guys to judge?
Aren't you job hunters...
just like us, after all?
You should know your place.
Let's see who gets a job first.
Let's go.
Don't talk to trash like them.
Next episode on "The Mermaid."
Shall we have dinner if you have time tomorrow?
Sure.
I have all the time in the world.
I'll give you a sexy scent since you have a date.
I'll shave my legs too.
Who knows what will happen?
Why, you dirty fish.
You, Big and Ha Ni lack the specifications.
Why is such a smart aleck like you still jobless?
Ji Na made it in one go.
Why bring her up suddenly?
You knew you'd break up when you moved, eh?
You and Hyun Myung aren't a good match.
Aren't you curious? You and the chef's future?
Have I paid off my debt?
Do you like watching movies?
$200?
Uncle, I need $200.
Hey!
How's your novel going?
You need a best seller.
Please.
Save the poor job hunters.
You want to get together again?
Shi Kyung!
Kim Ha Ni?
- Hey! - You remember my name.
I remember everything now.
You saved me from drowning.