ALL CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, PLACES, AND EVENTS ARE FICTIONAL.
So, Mr. Han?
Do you want to pay for this?
Well, I can't give you much time.
There are quite a number of people looking for this.
EPISODE 4
You have until tomorrow.
That'll be 50,000 dollars.
How much is it?
What?
It's too expensive for you to say yes,
but you can't ignore the person who asked you.
That's what that face means.
No.
The meat is a bit too tough, that's all.
Don't deny it.
Is it for a whole life policy or pension insurance?
You said someone spam called you to offer an insurance plan.
Right.
It's okay.
I'm sure it's a spam call.
If it's that expensive, it has to be 1 of the 2.
You should take the whole life insurance.
I'll get a plan that can cover my actual medical expenses.
I'm still healthy enough.
It's a wicked world.
You never know what life has in store.
You might get into an accident.
I'd feel so lost if that ever happens.
I haven't been getting a lot of royalties lately,
and I can't seem to write a new novel.
I'd feel reassured if you got...
a life insurance plan.
Yes, sir.
No, there's nothing out of the ordinary.
However, in Kang Yeo Joo's basement...
I found blood.
It's less than a week old. It's blood type B.
For more details, I've asked the NFS to do a blood test.
Blood type B?
Kang Yeo Joo has blood type A, Han Woo Sung has blood type O,
and the helper has blood type AB.
No one in her family has this blood type. However...
Baek Soo Jung has blood type B.
So?
Are you saying she's involved in Baek Soo Jung's disappearance?
I'm not sure, but...
27 percent of Koreans have blood type B.
Don't waste your time.
My fund isn't much to begin with.
Do you have any money?
No, not an overdraft. She'll find out.
Nowadays, you can manage all your accounts in one app.
I get an allowance from my wife,
so of course, I don't have any money.
Stop that.
Dong Ho, that's enough.
Fine, I'm dead. How much does he want?
- Play with me. - I'm talking to someone, Dong Ho.
I'm dead.
What? 50,000 dollars?
Dong Ho!
Goodness.
It's okay. Don't cry. You're fine.
Where does it hurt?
I'm so sorry.
What?
Where did it go?
I told you to take care of him, not make him cry.
Are you looking for something?
No.
It's too dusty.
One spark, and it could set a fire. That's why.
Is that so?
I thought...
you were looking for this.
I keep finding money around the house.
Let's go.
Don't cry, it's okay. Goodness.
What are you doing?
I keep finding money around the house.
What?
You got only 300 dollars?
Never mind.
That's enough.
Okay. Thanks. Bye.
Ironing in the middle of the night?
I've thought about this last night.
I think there's a way to solve this with the money I have right now.
Really? Okay.
Hurry up and tell me. Okay.
Here. Throw away these as well.
Lawyer Han Woo Sung?
He looks younger up-close.
He's also very fit for his age.
Does he have a personal stylist?
He dresses like those models in magazines.
He's pretty much a celebrity.
I'll call you back.
Would you like an autograph?
HAN WOO SUNG, I WISH YOU HAPPINESS
Didn't I tell you not to think?
Quit this detective act and keep your eyes on Kang Yeo Joo.
Another agent will be helping you out.
Of course. I know.
The head is way up there.
This individual showed great acting skills.
He was nominated last year.
This year, he received the grand award.
How are you, Ms. Kang?
Not doing too well.
All the dresses look terrible.
You won't be able to hide a single dagger in them.
But those heels could be used as a weapon.
But then again, those earrings could be used...
to stab someone's vital spots.
This is what you call a weapon.
Doesn't it look similar to the hammer...
Yoo Young Chul made himself?
It looks very heavy.
It looks like plated tin alloy.
They're all carrying them with both of their hands.
Your next serial killer must be a celebrity.
No.
Buy me some beer.
And more of this.
Your next serial killer must be an alcoholic.
Be careful.
I don't want my beer to foam up.
10 DOLLARS FOR 5
HOHWA CHIPS
This is such an easy job. You don't have much to do.
I'm sorry.
Life was much better when I had worked here.
That's her favorite drink.
Those are her favorite chips.
She always sits in that corner, so keep it vacant.
Put some boxes there, so no one sits down.
And most of all,
don't forget the straws.
That'll be 25.80 dollars.
Do you know anything about her?
I know her resident registration number, her former schools,
home address, publishing company, and friends from school.
Have you read her novel?
"The blood drenched the dry grass that night."
"The dark blue moonlight covered the grave like cotton flowers."
The 11th line on page 94 of her 4th book, "Buried Alive".
A monster has started working here. She memorized all six books?
Congratulations.
That's really expensive.
Did she get sponsored?
Or did someone buy it for her?
Are you taking down the curtains?
Yes.
Don't forget to wipe off the dust on the rails when you take them down.
Okay, I get it.
Don't even think about going out. We need to clean today.
Okay.
He's good at answering.
My gosh. I'm so annoyed.
Dad!
I'm going to work.
Okay.
Goodness.
Come over here.
You're so courteous.
I told him to check his pockets before putting his clothes in.
Why doesn't he ever check his pockets?
I can't live like this.
I told you to take off your socks properly!
I can't do this because it's disgusting, so you do it!
Darn it.
Dad ran away.
What? That jerk.
You shouldn't say that about your dad. That's rude.
Oh, right. Dad ran away.
Where did he say he was going?
He went to work.
I mean, he left to go to work.
What kind of work does he have to do on a Sunday?
Where did it go?
It seemed like he couldn't tell me about spending money on something.
There's no reason to go this far.
No, rather...
What is this?
Hey.
There we go.
Ms. Kang?
Ms. Kang.
Ms. Kang, I bought your beer.
Are you here?
Are you going somewhere?
Yes.
I was matching my outfit to my shoes, so I got overdressed.
I see you like that kind of style.
I had no idea.
No. I hate this kind of style.
The sound they make is so annoying.
Then why are you wearing them out?
It's a wonderful thing.
Irritating someone with every step you take.
Pardon?
Why were you so late?
I...
I barely managed to escape. Did you get the money ready?
5,000 dollars.
Will that be enough?
Don't worry. I've thought of everything,
Did you bring your laptop?
Yes, I did.
Here.
What are you doing?
Hold on.
Okay.
What? What is it?
Gosh. Did you buy another fountain pen?
Goodness.
Was it expensive?
The gold decorations are...
It works fine.
Gosh, that surprised me. My nose... My gosh.
My nostrils. Gosh.
It's a hidden camera?
What are you going to film?
The head of management.
What's your plan?
First,
I'm going to give him 5,000 dollars.
Is this all?
Are you kidding me?
Do you think I'm a beggar?
Do you want me to release your video to Rispatch?
Do you want to see what will happen?
So if I don't give you 50,000 dollars,
you're going to release my video. Am I right?
It's not 50,000 dollars anymore. It's 100,000 dollars now.
Blackmail.
Clause 1 of Article 283 of the current law.
Anyone who has blackmailed another person...
can get up to 3 years in prison or fined up to 5,000 dollars.
What?
Extortion. Clause 1 of Article 350 of the current law.
Anyone who blackmails another person...
for the sake of gaining assets can get up to 10 years in prison.
We have footage of you blackmailing me.
Do you want me to release your video to Rispatch?
Do you want to see what will happen?
Do you want to take the 5,000 dollars,
or...
do you want to go to prison?
We just need to film him threatening me.
Then he can't make unreasonable demands.
Right. As long as he isn't a fool, he'll leave with the 5,000 dollars.
It's not even a video of the crime.
Gosh, I was scared for no reason.
It's not even a big deal.
Gosh, you're so smart.
Why isn't he here yet?
Call him.
I keep calling, but he won't pick up.
KANG YEO JOO
Gosh. She's so annoying. Why does she keep calling me?
I'm sorry. Please continue.
I was sensitive because I was up all night the previous day.
But at around dawn, they began fighting in the hall.
Your voice echoes in the hall even if you're speaking quietly.
It was really noisy.
Who are you to meddle with my private life?
Whether I have a scandal or not, I'll take care of it.
Come on.
Let go. Let go of me!
I'm going to meet him. He agreed to come here!
They fought for a while, and then it got quiet.
Was it a man?
Yes. He was tall, and he had a good build.
Was he handsome?
No. I see him from time to time in the parking lot,
and he doesn't leave a good impression.
You've seen him in the parking lot?
He calls Ms. Baek Soo Jung by her name...
and carries her things and drives her car for her.
We usually call those people managers.
The one who holds stuff for a celebrity...
and drives them around is their manager, isn't that so?
I spent all night up watching the Korean Wave Media Awards.
Didn't that happen a few days ago?
I watched the rerun online.
You must have a lot of time in your hands.
I've recently been working on my new novel.
When it comes out, it'll immediately become a bestseller,
and I'll receive awards at the end of the year,
so I needed to know this year's trend for dresses.
How long are you going to follow us?
I didn't bring my car.
And you want a ride?
Not for free.
I'll find that trophy.
Why would you suddenly find a trophy?
The trophy from the awards.
2007 KWB DRAMA AWARDS, BAEK SOO JUNG
That trophy wasn't in her room.
Why should it be there?
On the day she went missing,
she won the Korean Wave Star Award.
She put on a bright yellow silk dress,
like cold medicine.
No, she looked like huge snot.
Snot?
Hey, we know she received that award.
Why don't you know anything about the trophy that went missing?
KOREAN WAVE STAR AWARD: BAEK SOO JUNG
That trophy is infamous for its size and weight.
A friend of mine who won the Best TV Reporter Award...
makes use of that trophy by cracking walnuts.
Do you think it can only crack walnuts?
Are you suggesting it could've been the weapon?
You've watched one too many movies.
The trophy is evidence.
So why is it gone?
Don't you think her manager would know?
Is anybody home?
Let me know if you need my help.
Why? Do you think you can open this?
It doesn't look that hard.
Hey, what are you doing? Hey.
Hey!
You're insane.
Goodness, my hand slipped.
Darn it.
Where's the lock?
Why would anyone leave a dried-up flowerpot in front of the door?
You should've said so already!
Be quiet.
Darn it. She could've just said so.
Does she think I'm a joke or what?
What is this?
He doesn't seem like an ordinary manager.
YOU SHINE SO BRIGHTLY WHEN YOU SMILE.
He's as good as a stalker.
Why did they hire a stalker like him as a manager?
I also hired a stalker as my assistant.
People who are obsessive tend to be meticulous.
He's good at his job.
What's this?
Baek Soo Jung has been hosting "Morning Stories."
I've watched that show too.
"MORNING STORIES"
I got this gut feeling.
Hey, come here.
Look at this.
"MORNING STORIES"
Only one of these is different.
"MORNING STORIES"
What makes this different?
The angle.
The angle of her head is different.
And that shows the angle of her heart.
Like this.
- Then did they... - Are you two dating?
Get off of me. Your head is heavy.
It's because I got a lot of stuff up here.
If I had known, I would've taken the taxi.
I can be that courteous.
It's not too late to grab one and leave.
I should pay you for the ride.
PART 2 WILL SHORTLY BEGIN.
Darn it.
What's her intention?
She's probably looking for an idea for her novel.
This is a symbol for a fist.
"You can do it!" Is that what it means?
Did you call the director?
Yes, she's at the TV station.
But it's Sunday.
They work on the weekends too.
Man, I guess we weren't the only ones who work all the time.
That's life.
Why isn't he coming?
Something doesn't feel right.
I need to find out what he's up to.
Okay.
Hello, you're the director of "Morning Stories", right?
Yes, I am. How may I help?
Do you know Mr. Han Woo Sung?
I do.
Our manager quit.
Pardon?
He already packed up his stuff.
He was here just yesterday.
Exactly.
He didn't even transfer his duties properly.
- What? - Soo Jung had asked me...
to cast him.
What kind of relationship did they have?
It was one-sided on Soo Jung's side.
You could say that she flirted with him.
Do you want to grab lunch together?
Are you saying that Mr. Han didn't flirt back?
Of course.
You know his nickname is National Husband.
I have a busy schedule. Bye.
I'll get going. Good job.
But then again, his wife is Demon Kang.
"Demon Kang"?
Don't you know her?
She appears on "Unanswered Questions".
Writer Kang Yeo Joo.
- What? - "Kang Yeo Joo"?
So that's why.
Are you two dating?
I'm speechless.
I can't give you much time.
There are quite a number of people looking for this.
I need to get the original footage.
Are you going to work?
Yes. I focus better late at night.
The smell of your shampoo and soap is...
way too luxurious.
Is this the cheapest one?
Why are you following me? Shouldn't you be working?
My shift is over.
What?
Does your mission require you...
to have your target's favorite beer and chips?
Don't you know I need to establish a good rapport?
I need to know her better to get closer.
Wouldn't befriending her hinder you from carrying out your mission?
Don't worry.
I worked at that convenience store for six months,
but she still couldn't recognize me.
That's not easy to do.
I guess you're not her type.
If you're done with work, go home.
I'm also required to keep an eye on her surroundings.
That's our target.
Where is this place?
573-3 Deokgwang-ri, Dooseo-myeon.
This place is known for growing mountain herbs.
I didn't know such a place existed near Seoul.
What's that truck doing here?
- Just... - We need to be quiet.
We're going to lose her.
Over there.
Where does that road lead to?
There are only fields of mountain herbs.
There's one fishing site, and that's it.
And this road?
A mountain.
There are mountains everywhere in Korea.
Right.
There's a cemetery, and it's quite big.
Which road do you think she took?
I doubt she's going to purchase some mountains herbs.
There are so many dead bodies here.
Hey.
Are you sure she's not buying some mountain herbs?
She definitely went to the cemetery.
Why would she go there?
For her novel.
Cemeteries are perfect for hiding bodies.
All of her novels are about that.
But this late at night?
It wouldn't feel the same during the day.
In her sixth novel, "A Murder Case Without a Body",
the killer buries a body at 1 a.m...
in a cemetery.
I read that as well.
"The grass in the cemetery has different colors..."
"to remember the murders."
Page 84, 5th line.
Hey, get in.
I was right.
Cemeteries are perfect for hiding bodies...
since they're teeming with dead bodies.
The police can't dig up the graves as they please,
and I doubt they'd be able to get a warrant.
The killer will never get caught.
That is, if they bury the body properly.
But why now when Baek Soo Jung is missing?
Watch out. She's dangerous.
How can I work with so little information?
Sorry?
I wasn't talking to you?
Don't you think this area is reeking of mountain herbs?
Could it be because of the fields?
That's not the way to her house.
She's going to the mart.
She always goes to the same one.
I see.
Hey.
I let off some steam.
Yes.
I'll go home after getting some groceries.
Bye.
Is the main character of this book the owner of a butcher shop?
What is going on inside that brain of hers?
THROW A WATER BALLOON!
- MVP. - Choose one.
- Choose one. - Choose.
- Come over here. Yes. - Can we try it too?
Ko Mi Rae.
I'm having a party in Gangnam, want to come?
I'm a bit busy today.
This is my 47th rejection.
Okay.
I'll get going.
I'm really leaving.
I didn't give up.
Hello, we're Green Ivy.
How will you fulfill your volunteer hours?
Seniors don't have time due to the TOEIC and aptitude tests.
- Thank you. We're Green Ivy. - Come and check out our club.
- Hello. - Hi, Mi Rae.
- Hello. - Did you just get here, Mi Rae?
What are you doing?
Have you heard from him yet?
No.
He even quit his job.
Do you think he took money from someone and ran away?
Oh, right.
Here.
- What is it? - It's for you.
Is it a present?
Open it.
What's with this embarrassing wrapping paper?
Goodness.
What?
Wait.
Where did you find this?
Some student gave it to me.
A student?
Mr. Han.
Excuse me.
Is it her?
- Come check out our club. - We're Green Ivy.
How will you fulfill your volunteer hours?
Thank you.
That's too bad.
How will you fulfill your volunteer hours? When you're a senior,
you won't have time due to the TOEIC and aptitude tests.
Don't regret it later, and sign up today.
Thank you.
Are you really an art student?
You just need to add some detail and fix it.
Will a new member join if you draw like that?
Hey.
EMBRACE THE LIGHT AND FLY
GREEN IVY CLUB MEMBER RECRUITMENT
Mi Rae. You're awesome.
Hey.
The person who left the fountain pen.
Was it a female student?
Welcome.
No. It was a male student.
He had a big build. He looked like a wrestler.
Is that so?
Why? Were you expecting...
it to be a young and pretty female student?
Gosh, you still haven't come to your senses.
What are you talking about?
Don't even bring up women to me.
They're the reason why I'm in this mess.
I'm glad you know that.
Yes, Mr. Nam.
Good work today.
- Good work today. - Good job.
Good work today.
Good job, Mi Rae.
Are you going to the environmental clean-up at the Han River?
Have you ever seen Mi Rae go to those events?
I heard a celebrity is coming.
Stop lying. What celebrity is coming?
Han Woo Sung.
Lawyer Han Woo Sung?
Yes. He came when we volunteered to distribute food at the orphanage.
The National Husband.
Hey. How is he a celebrity?
If he appears on TV, he's a celebrity.
You've never seen a celebrity before, have you?
- Are you bored? - Sit here.
- No. - Have a seat?
Are you really not going to go?
I have plans that day.
What did Mr. Nam say?
He told me not to be late for the event...
since I'm the candidate for party representative.
Are you really going to go into politics?
Are you crazy? Why would I go into politics now?
Then why are you going to the event?
I'm going to go and talk to him in person.
It's not right to tell him over the phone.
He trusted me and helped me all this time.
Be half as considerate to me as you are to him.
Kang Yeo Joo is like a rival lover to Baek Soo Jung,
so why is she so invested in this case?
There are so many suspicious things.
Do you think she's related to her disappearance?
Is she trying to find something out by meddling in the investigation?
Or she might be trying to hide something.
We have to make sure Kang Yeo Joo doesn't get involved.
Team leader or not, I'll just tell him.
TRUSTWORTHY POLICE, SAFE COUNTRY, SEODONG POLICE STATION
The blood we found at Kang Yeo Joo's home...
belongs to Baek Soo Jung.
I heard the DNA results too.
Who would report this to him other than me?
What if Kang Yeo Joo is connected to this case?
Then this case will end up becoming an unsolved mystery.
Why is that?
Because Kang Yeo Joo is participating in the investigation.
Are you saying she's participating in the investigation to cover it up?
Kang Yeo Joo is an expert in crimes.
I believe that it is possible.
What is this? Where is everyone?
Are they having a meeting?
Where were you slacking off up until now?
We weren't slacking off. We were looking for Baek Soo Jung.
The DNA results came in.
Mr. Hong.
Is it Baek Soo Jung?
Yes.
Hurry up and come in.
Yes, sir.
What is it?
Didn't you have a feeling it would be?
I was hoping it wasn't.
Why?
Just because.
Just because?
Let's go in.
Okay.
Are you suspecting Kang Yeo Joo?
I'll know for sure after investigating further.
What about the police?
Is Kang Yeo Joo a suspect?
Considering her involvement with the investigation, I don't think so.
Delete all traces.
- Pardon? - Delete all traces that connect...
Kang Yeo Joo to the case right away.
Do it before the police find something.
Sir.
If you're done with your report, you can leave.
Sir, you need to pay for that first.
Did you report the DNA results?
Just know that thanks to you, I have more work to do.
Check all the cars that were here before Baek Soo Jung disappeared.
Check? How can I do that?
Can't you tell?
There's one. Write down the license plate number.
It must've been parked here for long.
This one too. It has been here for a while.
- And retrieve the original files. - Yes.
Our assignment is to erase Kang Yeo Joo's traces.
Yes.
Don't you want to know?
Know what?
The reason why we must erase Kang Yeo Joo's traces.
We just do as we're told. Why should I get curious?
Those up there will take care of that.
Mr. Ma will adore her.
Should I retrieve just the footage from CCTV for the traffic?
No, there's a cafe where Baek Soo Jung met with her.
Get the dash cam footage and the CCTV footage...
from convenience stores nearby.
Everything?
"Everything"?
You should thank the virus.
If it hadn't been for that, this could've killed us.
The parking lot, the elevator, the hallway, and the lobby.
There are a total of 117 CCTVs in this studio apartment.
But thanks to the virus, they lost the last 10 days' worth of videos.
Get to work before the police get here.
THE YOUTH ECOLOGY RESTORATION VOLUNTEER
Get a shot of him picking up the garbage.
THE YOUTH ECOLOGY RESTORATION VOLUNTEER
I'll take one more picture.
Mr. Nam.
Yes?
There is a difficult problem as I pursue a career...
in politics.
And I'm a man who's here to take care of those problems.
A difficult problem? What is it?
Well, I guess it could sound trivial.
My wife is against me going into politics.
I know a few ways to get around that.
All right, let's get moving.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Detective Jang, go find CCTV and dash cam footage.
Detective Ahn, the cooperation requests.
- Yes, sir. - All right, let's go.
This one.
And that one.
Let's grab the dash cams from those cars.
We already have the footage from the cafe.
And the cameras in all those stores.
- Here you are. - Thank you.
- Please give me a moment. - Sure.
ANALYZE STORAGE CAPACITY
We ask for your cooperation.
The date is...
Can you show us that one?
COPYING 6 FILES
Just a little longer.
Thank you.
It feels like I don't qualify to go into politics.
You're the National Husband. What more do you need?
SHINGOOK PARTY
HAN RIVER ECOLOGY RESTORATION VOLUNTEER PROJECT
SHINGOOK PARTY
We'll do our best as we volunteer today.
Thank you.
How fast can you run 100m?
In 14.26 seconds.
What is it?
Let's make that 12 seconds.
- What's he doing? - Run after them!
Hurry up!
What's going on?
Hurry up!
Go that way.
My goodness.
What are you doing?
Wait, what are you doing?
Keep running! Run!
- Run! - What do you mean?
Run!
Go that way! Go!
Jump.
- Gosh. - Darn it.
- Man. - Very important, isn't it?
So you've been volunteering with many young people for a while.
Me? Right.
It hasn't been too long,
- but I'll continue... - You need to put this on first.
I'll tell you after I put this on.
- Let me put on... - Do we pick out garbage from here?
Yes, sir. When volunteers pick up the garbage,
we tie it to this boat and take it back.
Here comes the garbage.
You can take it from them.
Me?
I'll give you a hand.
It'll be fine. You should stand up.
But why?
Wait, you need to walk over to the other side.
- I see. - I'll give you a hand.
Be careful as you walk over.
I can't swim.
It's all right. I'll give you a hand.
You'll be fine. I'm sure you'll be okay.
Keep your balance.
- Be careful. - Okay.
A little more this way.
They're almost here.
Goodness, may I put on the vest before I...
- The vest... - Could you hold onto the rope?
Be careful. Hold it.
Wait, I...
I'll take it. Right here.
Look at that.
- Did someone just fall in? - What's he going to do?
It looks like someone fell into the water.
- Someone died? - Hey, look.
Wait, who did you say it was?
- Hey, run! - Hurry up!
- When was she found? - How long has it been?
- Did anyone make a report? - Take pictures.
- Oh no. - Let me get some pictures too.
- My gosh. - Who is that?
- Someone died, right? - My goodness.
- Who is that? - I can't believe she died.
Mr. Ma will be in trouble if Baek Soo Jung's body is found.
Detective Jang, aren't you the one...
who's involved with Baek Soo Jung?
Protecting a criminal is also a crime.
Why are you covering for Kang Yeo Joo?
I'm going to tell her that I cheated on her.
You said women always know, but they let it go.
Get out of the car right now!
I can't get off in the middle of the highway.
You shouldn't sleep here.
- Sir. - Sir.
- I knew you were suspicious. - Okay.
It felt like you were hiding something.
- Honey. - Goodness.
You've been careful, right?