(All characters, places, institutions, incidents,)
(and organizations portrayed in this drama are fictitious.)
There we go.
That's right.
Jae Young, look at you.
Look here.
Let's try this.
Good job.
Good girl.
- Should I light a fire? - Yes, Kyung Ho.
- Jung Hyun. - Yes?
I have something to tell you.
What is it?
But you can choose not to hear it if you don't want to.
What is it about?
You decide. Do you want to hear it?
(Hometown: The Interview)
(Episode 6)
(Authorized Personnel Only)
(Director's Office)
Come on. Let's go.
- What was that sound? - What happened?
Come on.
- What happened? - Go outside and check.
Yes, Mr. Proxy.
I saw the car.
It seems to be him.
Who's there?
Is it you, Jung Hyun?
(Sook's Chinese Restaurant)
Oh, my gosh. Jung Hyun!
My goodness.
Jung Hyun. Wake up!
- Will you wake up? - Mom.
Mom's here.
My goodness...
What happened to you?
I'm okay. Don't cry.
When you went back,
they'd cleaned up and gone?
Blocking off all the doors?
When I went in the first place, it was almost empty already.
That won't be their headquarters.
What were they doing there?
It's obvious. Some kind of religious rite.
I have a feeling they're moving around to do that.
What? Like some sort of pilgrimage?
The Skull Gang's villa basement.
That's what it was used for.
- That mark and... - The mark and what?
The freakish bell. I heard it then too.
The fact they shared that space with the Skull Gang...
means Youngjingyo...
has direct ties with the Skull Gang.
I believe all the gang members were arrested.
I know a guy who worked as a collector in Busan.
I think he does something else now.
I'll talk to him first.
Who do you mean?
Are you talking about him?
The guy who's into loan sharking?
What was that guy's name?
Wasn't it something like Cow or Dog?
Pig.
He's called Pig.
- Pig. - Yes, boss.
What did you do in school?
In school?
I only finished middle school.
I don't remember much.
You too?
I don't remember much either.
You played judo.
Isn't that all you remember?
No. What's really weird is,
I don't remember much after 1987.
How I graduated,
how I drifted apart from the School Magazine Club kids.
I don't remember anything.
You don't?
Oh, whatever.
(Saju General Hospital)
We're here.
I'll take a taxi back to the office.
What for?
I won't be long. Wait here.
I'm expecting a customer. I have to go.
Do you? Then why did you bother driving me?
I wanted to be your driver.
Why? In case I sneak off somewhere?
Gosh, no. Why would I meddle in your business?
Last time, since you met this friend,
you've been acting...
a bit out of sorts.
I got the impression that it's because...
you two used to be up to something in school...
Shut your darn mouth.
Sorry, boss.
Get back to the office quickly...
and make some money, fool.
Yes, boss.
Just look at you walk.
Run, Pig!
I can still see your feet.
What a fool.
What are you looking at?
You looked so intent.
I thought there was something outside.
Thanks for coming.
It's the secret to my successful business.
I kind of sort out whatever issues come my way.
Let's deal with whatever is facing us right now.
We can talk about the past later.
Thanks a lot, Yong Tak.
My gosh.
Hello, ma'am.
Hello.
Who are you?
I'm her friend from school. We've never met, have we?
Oh, you're friends?
Thanks for coming.
How were you able to come here at this hour?
I'm the boss, so I'm free to travel at any time.
- I see. - Yes.
- That's nice. - It is.
Yong Tak, shall we go out for a bit?
Mom, can I go out?
Do you want to?
Okay. I'll clean up while you're gone.
Let's go.
Where are you going?
Isn't this the park?
Yong Tak. Did you bring what I asked you to?
Oh, it's in the car.
Then do you mind taking me somewhere?
Well...
That's fine but...
are you well enough?
I'm fine.
Mom dragged me here.
It doesn't feel right.
Please.
I'll explain everything on the way.
Let's go, then.
(Gyeongcheon's Dream)
Why did you ask for that?
Yong Tak.
I actually...
saw Young Seob.
What?
Jung Young Seob?
Yes.
He's dead.
It was all staged.
The person in the hospital bed and the funeral.
For real?
Did that punk have nothing better to do than pretend to be dead?
The impression I got...
was that Young Seob...
is a prisoner of his own thoughts.
He cut ties with reality.
I see.
Does you ending up in hospital have something to do with him?
Which is why I must tell you something.
But now that I've decided to do so, it's not at all easy.
Take your time. We're not rushed.
No.
I made up my mind.
From now on, I won't hide anything from my friends.
That's my priority. I don't care about anything else.
Yong Tak.
Do you remember...
the 1987 Saju Station gas attack?
Yes.
I'm the one...
who got you all involved in it.
In what?
What did we all do?
That jerk.
We helped that monster...
and transported the bag of gas to the station.
- What? - He said I'm the person...
who got you all to do that.
If that's true,
Jae Young's kidnapping...
will be connected to me.
Even if...
it's because of something I can't remember.
Keep the change.
(CEO's Office)
It's tough, right?
I never solved it even once.
- Is that right? - What are you doing here?
I thought we were done.
There are always...
new reasons to meet.
- Do you want some tea? - No thanks. Sit.
How's that detective doing?
I saw him on the street last time.
Si Jeong died.
What? What is wrong with you?
That's not funny.
No.
He really died.
His wife killed him.
Pig.
When your Skull Gang used to deliver gasoline...
Come on, Detective Choi. Stop that.
I quit delivering gas years ago.
- Pig. - Yes, detective.
Don't cut me off.
- Yes, sir. - There was a smuggler...
who connected the Skull Gang with the Japanese guys.
Professor Jang.
Yes, there was.
We only went to him toward the end.
Have you ever met him?
No.
Why do you ask?
Most of the Skull Gang members were arrested recently,
but he got away.
Of course. Hardly anyone has ever seen him.
He connects people but never shows up himself.
He focuses on research and development.
Which is why...
I need you to find Professor Jang.
You must know guys in the Skull Gang...
who retired and live off of their pensions.
Me?
Study this first. It'll help.
(Yongma Finance)
(Case Report)
(Autopsy Report)
(End of report)
Detective Choi.
Back when I helped you out,
you promised me.
That if I quit delivering gas,
I wouldn't have to make house calls.
Darn it. This is...
This is wrong.
I'm saying I need to know what this is about...
Sorry.
What?
You're the only person I can ask.
Ask?
What's going on?
He has changed a lot.
- Gosh. - What's this?
Look how surprised the pigs look.
Why are there pigs here?
It's so darn hot.
Isn't this a deer farm?
What...
I know. I don't see any symbols or letters.
So, somewhere in this mysterious place...
will be clues to catch the psychos...
who kidnapped your niece, right?
I'm not positive,
but my guess is it's related.
Sure. We have plenty of time, so let's look slowly...
You must still do judo.
It's huge.
It's not huge.
Why aren't you saying anything?
Does it look that weird?
Doesn't it smell?
I haven't washed it.
Smell?
It's fine.
But then again, the smell here is so strong.
Right? They have a wicked stench.
Gosh.
Hey, you. Who sent you?
Hello, we're...
Come out. Let's talk outside.
- Sorry? - Get out.
My babies are very sensitive to smell.
They become extremely stressed if they smell strangers.
So come out.
Get moving.
Sorry about that.
(Yongma Finance)
What does this company do?
I don't know these things.
Well... We're a combined... We're a financial service.
Long-term loans, credit lines, and...
And... Cash.
We look at real estate like we did today too.
I see. We're not interested.
Check out the mountain out back.
There are many orchards. Ask them.
Come on. Those are on mountains.
It costs money to flatten the land.
Well, my wife and I don't want anything anymore.
Our kids have all moved out.
We clean the pigs' poop...
and bum around all day long. It's nice and stress-free.
I appreciate the offer,
but I'm good.
Well...
If that's how you feel...
We drank your expensive sikhye for nothing.
My gosh, not at all. Drink it and take your time.
Sir. Didn't this used to be a deer farm before?
That was what I had heard.
That's right. This used to be a place...
that raised deer, sold deer antlers, and things like that.
Did you come by back then when it was a deer farm?
What? Well... What do you mean?
Well... Have you seen this before?
This. This symbol. Have you seen it before?
Have I seen this before?
I can't remember.
It's true that this used to be a deer farm,
but it was over ten years ago.
I see.
When I first came here,
it was a real mess.
I was completely shocked.
The moment I stepped in here,
the rotting stench was overwhelming.
I dumped all the furniture and tore down the building.
I got rid of it all.
- A rotting stench? - Don't get me started.
The previous owner talked about erecting a building...
and didn't take care of the farm.
Then he went to jail.
He locked the farm...
so that no one could get in.
All of the deer starved to death.
The stench of rotting deer carcasses filled the entire village.
The farm owner wouldn't come.
Finally, the villagers submitted a complaint...
and Saju City said they'd fund the cleaning and removal.
That was why my wife and I moved in.
My gosh. This place would be empty even now if not for us.
Do you exercise?
You need to move around a lot.
I run 10km every day.
If you don't exercise,
your mind will suffer along with your body.
But it's good to see that you agree to visit me...
every month without fail. It's very good.
That's right. Although it's less than it used to be,
but radio stations and newspapers...
keep asking to interview you.
As I told you before,
I will never permit that...
as long as I'm here.
My policy will not change.
You still agree, don't you?
Sure. It doesn't matter to me.
Just stay quiet as you have been.
I've been watching you for quite a while now.
That's the best method for you.
Minimize contact with the outside world...
and remain calm.
You understand, don't you?
Will you stop that?
It's getting on my nerves.
This is all I have to say today.
Do you have anything else to say?
Then always train your body and mind,
- and in times like this... - There.
Yes, go ahead.
Look over there.
What is it?
Where's the sound coming from?
Thank you for your hard work until now.
What?
Is anyone out there?
Thank you, sir.
We enjoyed the sikhye too.
Is that so? But let me ask you something.
There's nothing much to see in our town,
so why do you want to buy land here?
- What are you planning to build? - Well...
You know, something like a nursing home.
Is that so?
Then you won't be permitted to build one here. I know that.
We're just discussing it, so don't spread the news.
The previous owner tried to build something like that, but he failed.
The previous owner? What did he do?
He planned to build a welfare center here.
A welfare center?
I told you just now.
The owner wanted to build a big building here,
but he couldn't get the permission, so he left it neglected for years.
If not, that welfare center would've moved here a long time ago.
What kind of welfare center are you talking about?
There was one that got caught in big trouble about ten years ago.
What was the name of the center?
It was something like Family Welfare Center.
I'm not sure if I'm right.
The guy who used to run a deer farm here was the director.
Wasn't it One Family Welfare Center?
You're right. One Family Welfare Center!
Why? Do you know that place?
That scum and I...
are from that center.
One Family Welfare Center.
Okay. Did you clean up everything?
Did the bloodstain on the desk leg come off?
What? You sure?
Darn it, how unlucky.
Gosh.
Why is it so dark?
I'll come back as soon as the gathering's over.
Make sure to reheat the stew before you eat.
What's this now?
What's this sound? It's so creepy.
What's wrong with this? Darn...
Gosh, this is acting up again.
Goodness.
I should seriously fix this soon.
Why won't it close?
My goodness.
Honey, are you already asleep?
I bought apples to eat together.
Is that you?
Why won't you answer me when you're there?
What's that sound?
What are you doing?
Why are you acting like a child?
Stop playing around!
You're scaring me now.
You're there, right?
Should I open the doors for you?
Go away!
Seriously, why are you doing this?
Gosh!
It's me, honey!
It's you?
Yes, so stop now.
You're making me so scared.
Calm down first and come out.
- That's a lie. - What?
I'll kill you!
How could you sleep until now?
We need to be there on time.
I'm sorry. I barely fell asleep at dawn.
Please come in. I'll get ready right away.
You better hurry.
He said he can only help us...
when there's nobody around.
It was really difficult to make an appointment,
so we must be there on time.
I'll be back in a minute.
Gosh.
Rest in peace, Allie.
I wish you good health in paradise.
You should say farewell.
I'm sorry,
my friend.
(Compartment Number 2)
It's a pity.
I guess we won't be seeing much of each other anymore.
Why don't I visit every now and then to give you some side dishes?
Is that okay with you?
Gosh, don't be absurd. This isn't necessary.
You've already paid me enough.
Please take it.
This is the only way I can thank you.
My goodness.
It's sad to think that this is the end.
Ma'am.
When did we first meet?
We met after my wife died,
so I feel like it's been quite a long time.
Yes, it's been a while.
We should cherish the relationships we built...
Ma'am.
I have a question.
What?
Okay, go ahead.
Who are you?
I knew this day would come.
How much do you know, Detective Choi?
I'm assuming that your role was...
to keep an eye on me.
Well, you see...
You see, I...
I lost my son...
due to the terror attack...
that occurred in 1987.
After my son died, I lost my sanity...
and lived in agony for years.
I couldn't understand why my son had to die like that.
I kept asking myself what I must've done wrong.
I was so angry at everything and everyone,
and I didn't know how to soothe my anger.
Is that when...
that so-called guru...
consoled you?
Is that how you joined Youngjingyo?
I was heartbroken and in complete agony.
But...
Guru's words of comfort helped me heal.
Guru gathered and helped us walk the same path.
But what if the guru...
was the person that caused you to be in agony?
The past is behind us.
We should focus on the future.
Thank you for everything.
I wish you good health.
Detective Choi.
I was told to bring this from your house.
Was that video sent by Youngjingyo?
There was a mistake.
So Mr. Proxy told me to bring it back.
The people of Youngjingyo are lost at the moment.
But when Guru returns,
we'll be put on the right track.
What is it that you people want?
It's not about what we want.
It's all just part of Guru's plan.
I see.
Thank you for telling me about the video.
You could've just kept it from me.
Detective Choi.
Let me give you a word of advice...
for the very last time.
If you can't escape it,
you should just accept it.
Sit down.
Drink something warm.
The restaurant is a mess.
Do you think we won't be able to do business here anymore?
It's nothing for you to worry about.
That's the last thing on my mind.
- Mom. - Yes?
Don't you regret it?
Regret what?
Having adopted me and that jerk.
You've been going through stuff like this...
ever since you adopted us.
If it weren't for me and that jerk...
Don't say that.
And don't call your brother a jerk.
Everyone else may talk badly about him,
but you shouldn't do that.
I get upset at times for how difficult life can be,
but I never once regretted it.
So don't ever...
say anything like that again.
I'm sorry.
I'm going to go outside.
I'd like to get some fresh air.
Okay.
Be careful not to get hurt.
(Sook's Chinese Restaurant)
Jung Hyun.
Why do you think...
people just forget?
Why do people struggle if they have trouble...
forgetting things?
What do you mean?
So I thought about it and wondered.
"What is something that people will never forget?"
Remember the terror attack that occurred a few days ago?
I did it...
with the help of you and your friends.
What are you talking about?
You heard what I said.
We committed the terror attack at Saju Station.
What? What are you saying?
Have you gone insane?
You guys don't remember anything because I made it that way.
The same thing happened...
when we escaped from that fiery pit, the welfare center.
So you don't need to worry about anything.
Because just like back then, I have the ability...
to wipe out your memory.
You're not weak.
But you're not strong either.
So it's okay.
Just do as I say.
I still think it's too much to ask.
It's necessary.
That's why I'm asking.
I know you wouldn't ask unless you had a good reason,
but we can't justify it.
All we have is circumstantial doubt.
I'll take a different approach.
Professor Ku Byung Min.
I'll accompany her.
You'll try that this time?
Would they agree to it?
They'll accept the offer. I'm sure of it.
Why do you think so?
Hello?
What? Where?
Okay, hang up.
(Mobile Investigation Unit, Violent Crimes Department)
It happened again.
What happened?
- My gosh. - What's going on?
It's so scary.
Sir, can you tell us what happened?
- Gosh. - Mister.
Mr. Policeman!
My gosh.
Come on, sir.
Why did you bother coming here?
Hand over the case already.
Hello.
We're not exactly sure this is a case for...
the Special Investigation Team.
Even if that were so, it happened in this neighborhood,
so we need your clearance to prevent any confusion.
There won't be any confusion unless there's thunder and lightning.
Can you not try to joke about it?
Sir.
We're trying to cooperate here.
Will you let us take the case?
You'd think we came by to mess with the investigation.
What?
Darn it.
- What's the matter? - What happened?
See?
I told you we have no power.
Did you find anything?
It's the same.
He killed someone close to him then killed himself.
That was the case with Lee Kyung Jin and her mother,
and also with Si Jeong and his wife.
Let's do it.
What you talked about. Let's do it.
I want you to come to me.
And...
to ask me a question.
I can't give you an answer,
but I can help you reach it.
I am a small lake, a river,
and a large ocean.
Come into my embrace...
and you will face the world beneath the surface.
What is in the water,
only you know.
That is the reason you and I are here.
(Professor of Psychology, Ku Byung Min)
(Background and Cases: Cho Kyung Ho)
(Beautiful scenery and the smell of humanity)
(Saju Prison)
Yes. Okay, thank you.
This is where our staff take breaks,
and if there's a special event,
we use this room for that as well.
It may look like this, but we have guards watching from outside.
If something goes wrong,
blow this to call us.
Okay. Thank you.
Tell me if you need anything.
How strange.
I thought they'd be strict,
but it's not that hard to come inside.
You're okay, aren't you?
You don't look too well.
I have a headache.
Oh, you don't have to mind that.
It's a random spot check we do every week.
That's good to hear. I thought something was wrong.
I'll leave the door open.
The team just radioed to say they're almost here.
Jung Hyun.
What happened has happened and there's no going back.
And the moment you found out of the truth,
right now,
that is all that I know.
The only way to free yourself...
is to forget, isn't it?
I exist.
And I have power.
So think carefully before you answer.
Jung Hyun.
Now you know everything. Do you want me to erase...
this moment in time?
Hello, Mr. Cho Kyung Ho. It's nice to meet you.
Hello.
Would you sit here if you don't mind?
We'll wait outside.
Let us know if you need our help.
Just a minute.
Mr. Cho. Aren't your hands uncomfortable?
These?
If you're uncomfortable, I can ask them to remove them.
It doesn't matter. I'm fine.
Let me introduce myself again.
Ku Byung Min.
I teach psychology at Saju University.
He's my research assistant.
Assistant Professor Kim Seung Dae.
And he is...
What would you prefer?
Would you like to introduce yourself?
I'm Choi Hyung In.
I'm with Gyeongnam Provincial Police Agency
in the Mobile Investigation Unit.
I see. Hello.
Thank you for agreeing to our difficult request.
Would you mind if we record a video of this interview?
It's fine.
But may I ask you for a favor before we begin?
Yes, go ahead.
May I have a smoke?
Of course.
Will you ask the staff?
- Sure. - No.
I have some.
Thank you.
(Sook's Chinese Restaurant)
Excuse me.
Jung Hyun, is that you?
It is, isn't it?
- Min Jae. - What are you doing here?
My gosh. I was driving by and wondered who was sitting here...
in the rain without an umbrella. My goodness.
You're right. I didn't realize it was raining.
My gosh. Where is your head?
I was just thinking...
about the decision that I had made long ago.
Even so. Are you all right?
I'm not sure.
I really don't know.
The truth is,
I can't remember anything.
So conclusively,
that's what I have to believe.
Then I suddenly had this thought.
That I had only one option available to me.
Because I...
will never...
go back to how I used to be.
Because I will never...
run away again.
That day, you asked Guru to erase your memory at the river.
You were able to shun the truth that you didn't want to face.
Therefore, you should be grateful.
You must simply be a part of Guru's plan.
That is all you need to do.
I'll let you go this time.
Never deny Guru...
or your reality again. Understand?
Okay.
Good.
Repent with a louder voice for all to hear.
What?
Jae Young!
Auntie's here! Jae Young!
Jae Young! Don't worry!
I'll report them right away!
Jae Young! Don't worry!
Don't worry!
Let's begin.
You may begin whenever you're ready.
Where should I start?
From the beginning. Tell us whatever you remember.
From the beginning.
The beginning...
Should I start from the moment I was born?
Perhaps we should start with Cho Jae Young?
So that's what you think. Start with Jae Young.
I've never done this before,
so it may take some time before we reach anything useful.
Is that all right?
Don't worry, though.
I remember every little detail,
so it'll be worth a listen.
(Hometown)
Jae Young.
Do you think...
you could've changed things if you could go back in time?
You knew, didn't you?
Why don't you...
forget now?
I have a plan.
I need you.
May I see that video?
I see everything...
What is this?
from the beginning to the end.