S01E01 A Swan Incessantly Kicks Its Legs Beneath the Surface
Determined to succeed amid rampant internal politics, Go Ah-in competes for a chance at a promotion. Meanwhile, Jung Jae-hun presents her with an offer.
Agency
S01E13: Only Those You Trust Can Stab You in the Back
Kang Han-su approaches Yeong-woo with an offer. Ah-in lets her guard down and makes kind gestures to her team. Chang-su schemes to take down Ah-in.
Overview
A self-made executive navigates the cutthroat world of advertising, stopping at nothing — no matter how calculating — to become the head of her agency.
Episodes
S01E02 Think Strategically and Act Crazy
Kang Han-na returns to Korea after cluing in to the path that's laid for her. Ah-in discovers the harsh truth about her job — sending her into a spiral.
S01E03 When a Lion Begins the Hunt, the Jungle Trembles in Fear
Ah-in's strategic move riles up the staff at the agency. Later, she makes a controversial executive decision — and a risky bet.
S01E04 Shared Joy Becomes Jealousy, Shared Sorrow Becomes a Weakness
With her job on the line, Ah-in must scramble when a big client faces legal trouble. She later meets Han-na, who begins working at her company.
S01E05 A Candle Shines Brighter Than the Sun At Night
Cho Eun‑jeong approaches Ah-in after struggling to balance work and family life. As part of a strategic move, Ah-in offers Han-na an enticing proposal.
S01E06 Make Sure to Listen Even to a Fool
Han-na's first press opportunity doesn't go as planned. Eun‑jeong witnesses Ah-in in a vulnerable moment. Later, Ah-in takes on a challenging PR project.
S01E07 The Hungry Beast Will Get Fed
Poised to impress her father and prove him wrong, Han-na goes all in on the agency's PR pitch — pitting Ah-in and Choi Chang-su against each other.
S01E08 Well-Prepared Villains Are Quick to Act
Ah-in discovers the true intention behind the PR project. She and her team scramble to concoct the perfect messaging for their upcoming pitch.
S01E09 The Ones Who Make Miracles
Ah-in makes a defiant move and showcases her long-awaited presentation to Woowon Group. Han-na attempts to establish her authority at the agency.
S01E10 The Check Always Comes
Ah-in finds herself in a precarious situation as her personal demons begin to weigh her down. Han-na makes a sudden proposition to Park Yeong-woo.
S01E11 The Hour Between Dog and Wolf
Chang-su continues his attempts to stir up the company's internal politics — and raise his own stature. Ah-in receives a threat after her latest success.
S01E12 Forgetting What Was Lost
Han-na shares a tender moment with her father — who gives her some unexpected advice. Ah-in comes face-to-face with a figure from the past.
S01E13 Only Those You Trust Can Stab You in the Back
Kang Han-su approaches Yeong-woo with an offer. Ah-in lets her guard down and makes kind gestures to her team. Chang-su schemes to take down Ah-in.
S01E14 The War Only Ends for the Deceased
Chang-su escalates his attacks against Ah-in and Han-na — who later work together when a sudden dilemma arises. Ah-in makes an abrupt career move.
S01E15 What You Shouldn't Do, and What You Need to Do
An unexpected person steps in to advocate for Ah-in, angering Chang-su. Ah-in offers Han-na guidance on her next steps — no strings attached.
S01E16 You Must Row the Boat and Move Forward When There Is No Wind
A bombshell revelation puts an unwanted spotlight on Chang-su. Ah-in and Han-na set their final plan into motion to rise to the top of the company.
Cast
Lee Bo-young
Go Ah-in
Cho Seong-ha
Choi Chang-su
Son Na-eun
Kang Han-na
Han Jun-woo
Park Young-woo
Jeon Hye-jin
Jo Eun-jeong
Lee Chang-hoon
Han Byeong-su
Lee Ki-woo
Jung Jae-hoon
Jeon Kuk-hwan
Kang Guen-cheol
Song Young-chang
Kang Yong-ho
Jo Bok-rae
Kang Han-su
Kim Min-sang
Bae Jeong-hyeon
Jung Seung-kil
Kim Tae-won
