"Hey, Mister. Why are you talking nonsense when you came to work?"

This line has been etched in my mind for over ten years.

It's a line delivered by Ha Jung-woo in the movie War on Crime: The Era of Bad Guys.

The sharpness of the Busan dialect, and the cold boundary it conveys.

When I first watched the film, it sent chills down my spine. Even now, recalling this line brings back the same feeling.

Living in Pal Park, the Korean community talks a lot.

Who bought what, where someone's son went, how that family is doing these days. It's the same at work. There's always someone who adds unnecessary comments during meetings.

They insert irrelevant remarks, add their two cents to others' methods, and throw out unsolicited advice.

Every time, Ha Jung-woo's line plays on repeat in my head: "Why are you talking nonsense when you came to work?"

I'm genuinely curious. Why do people say unnecessary things?

If you stay quiet, you won't lose anything. Not saying pointless things can elevate your character. Your reputation stays intact.

The saying "silence is golden" didn't come from nowhere. Yet, people can't seem to keep their mouths shut.

Perhaps it's human instinct. The need to affirm one's existence and the compulsion to say something about the situation.

But that one comment often backfires. A single word can repay a thousand debts, but it can also destroy trust.

War on Crime is truly an amazing film.

The chemistry between Choi Min-sik and Ha Jung-woo is among the best in Korean cinema, and nearly every scene is iconic.

If Tazza captivated audiences with the tension of gambling, War on Crime brings to life every moment where power and desire clash on the stage of Busan.

Choi Min-sik's expressions in court, Ha Jung-woo's rise within the organization, even the scene where the two first meet.

Every scene is precious, no matter where you cut it.

There are countless memorable lines.

The reason I particularly remember Ha Jung-woo's line is probably because I've encountered similar situations too many times in my life.

One thing I've realized as I've aged is that those who hold their words tend to win in the end.

Understanding how significant it is to refrain from unnecessary comments is something I didn't grasp when I was younger.

Now I do. Even when I have something to say, I pause for a moment and consider whether what I'm about to say is truly necessary. This is the wisdom of living well.

Ha Jung-woo's line is just a line from a movie, but it serves as life advice that applies in reality.

If you've come to work, let's just talk about work. Let's stop the unnecessary chatter.

That's the best for both me and the other person.