(All characters, places, institutions, incidents,)
(and organizations portrayed in this drama are fictitious.)
(Year 1987)
What is that?
Do you remember...
the videotape that you watched with your friends...
a few days ago?
Yes.
Play this for everyone who watched the videotape.
It's time for you to go to school.
What's going to happen?
What's going to happen...
to the guys in the Magazine Club...
once they listen to this?
(Tape)
Why won't this open? How do you open this?
Jung Hyun!
Why won't this open?
Jung Hyun!
Yong Tak.
Hey, you're here.
- Where are the others? - They aren't here yet.
Your hand. How is it?
Oh.
It's not too bad.
Okay.
Yong Tak.
You know...
To be honest, I really don't know...
why I did what I did today.
I was in a daze all day.
When I finally came around,
I was sitting in the broadcasting studio.
It's okay, Jung Hyun.
You don't have to explain.
I was in a haze all day too.
I don't remember what I did today.
You and I must have a connection.
You're on time.
It's a pity Kyung Joo's sick and can't come.
Yes. It would be nice if she could see it too.
See what?
You'll find out.
A few days ago,
Min Jae and I happened to meet someone awesome.
He said if we come here tonight,
we'll see something fascinating.
Right, Min Jae?
This is the spot.
We can hide here.
Hide?
What for?
- You'll see. - Watch it.
Don't touch me!
I've been annoyed all day long.
What stupid prank is this?
Yong Tak. Don't.
Be quiet. It's here.
What are we supposed to look at?
Over there. Don't you see it?
I don't see anything.
Yong Tak.
It's true.
He was right.
- Jung Hyun. - Yong Tak, do you see it?
What do you see?
Run!
Yong Tak!
(Hometown: Cheonyang Filtration Plant)
(Episode 9)
If you checked, send it to me!
(911 Emergency Rescue)
(Year 1987)
It's all fake.
No way.
What's happening?
We must bear with it.
You see the woman.
Then you're ready.
What?
It'll be over soon, Mom.
Moon Sook!
What happened?
Are you all right?
Yes. I'm okay.
But Auntie will be in shock.
My goodness. Where is she now?
Where is Jung Hyun?
She's over there.
Where do you mean?
She was there just now.
This is weird.
Jung Hyun!
Jung Hyun! Where are you?
(Youngjin Cognitive Science Video)
What is your problem?
Hey.
Stop it!
October 6. Cheonyang Filtration Plant.
Give me your hand.
Am I going to die?
Not yet.
You will help me tomorrow.
Not only you,
but all the kids from your club that watched the video.
What must I do?
Take the bag I give you...
and go to Saju Station.
Then open the bag...
and release the gas.
Is that all?
No.
That's the beginning.
Wait patiently.
I'll untie you once we're done talking.
You should've just talked it out...
instead of starting a fight.
It was a pain for us both.
You must be her.
Cho Jung Hyun's classmate Jung Min Jae.
You really are a cop.
You recognized me.
But why does it matter who I am?
I am nothing more than an ant...
following that person's callings.
That person?
It was his will that I got a job here...
right after I finished school.
It was all in preparation for this moment.
I've spent...
half of my life devoted to him.
Do you mean Cho Kyung Ho?
I don't dare say his name out loud.
I don't understand.
What don't you understand?
Why is someone like you...
helping a scumbag like him?
Tell me why.
Detective. I'm an ordinary person.
I get angry, jealous,
and have regrets. I'm as ordinary as one can get.
But he is the opposite.
He's different.
He has a goal...
and the power to achieve it.
A tiny sand grain like me wants to help...
someone with a goal in what little way I can.
Why is that so wrong?
Isn't that right?
All of you people say similar things.
Is it because you've emptied out your brain...
and filled it with Cho Kyung Ho's words?
But you act like you've received some insight.
This man can't accept it.
Well, it doesn't matter.
You'll realize it on your own soon.
It's ready. Please give me a minute.
This call is for you.
Hello.
It's Cho Kyung Ho.
How have you been, detective?
How did you know...
that I'd come here?
Have you been watching me?
Watching you?
It's nothing like that.
I've been waiting...
a very long time for you.
Because we were meant to meet at some point.
However, the moment I saw your face,
I realized...
that you knew nothing.
- What? - So I knew it wasn't going to work.
The fool sitting before me would never...
be able to go to the end of the future.
The end of the future?
What gibberish is that?
I can't tell you yet.
If we are going to have a decent conversation,
you need to bring me the answer that I want.
You psycho jerk. Do you think there will come a day...
when we chat nicely in person?
I will...
shoot you in the head before that can happen.
That's amusing.
End of the future? Fine.
Do whatever you want right this instant.
I won't hide.
I don't care if you're having me followed.
Everything you say is garbage.
You people gave out a strange tape in this town, didn't you?
And One Family Welfare Center was on that tape.
That's what made me realize...
that you...
wanted revenge on this town.
You believed that the heinous things that happened to you in the past...
were...
also the fault of everyone of Saju who knew...
but turned a blind eye...
on what was happening at the welfare center.
Was that why you wanted to kill them all?
Using your painful past as an excuse...
to make yourself exempt.
Is there anything else?
Okay, sure. Not bad.
That was surprisingly good for you.
But that is still not the answer that I want.
It's true.
This story began in One Family Welfare Center.
And it ends with you.
Thus, what happened today...
was purely symbolic.
The future that is set cannot be changed.
That is all you have to remember.
Everything else is meaningless.
Watch carefully what happens here on out.
And accept the fact that you can't change anything.
Okay, then.
Have a safe trip.
Okay, then. Let's get started.
At midnight.
That is, once it becomes October 6.
What happened at Saju Station in 1987...
That day will repeat itself.
(Cheonyang Filtration Plant)
Everyone who watched the videotape will gather here...
and head towards the fixed future.
We are accompanying Guru's will.
And I am in charge of such an important task.
You're going to kill...
all those people?
Just why?
Why would you do something so insane?
Did I not tell you?
You still can't understand Guru's will.
Just keep still and watch carefully with your eyes wide open.
The beginning of the new history.
As you said,
people are flocking like rats.
Of course it's happening. It's real.
That's why I'm having a hard time like this.
Because Guru's power is real.
It's a tragedy.
Forget it. Let's get ready.
(October 6, 1999, Cheonyang Filtration Plant)
He should've just brought him nicely.
Why would he gas him? It's a hassle.
At this rate, he's going to die even before we start.
What did you say?
What are you murmuring about?
Is that place cold?
Or warm?
What?
Since you manage this place, you must know it well.
What are you trying to say?
Okay.
I absolutely hate water.
Water?
Just water.
How about it?
I'm done warming up.
You crazy jerk!
I hate this.
The sound of water flowing...
without stopping even for a second.
I'm so sick of it now!
I'm going to finish this task no matter what happens.
You're here, Jung Hyun.
Min Jae.
What are you doing?
And what are all the things outside?
Tell me, Min Jae.
Why are you doing this?
Jung Hyun, let's stop now.
Both Young Seob and I have been members of Youngjingyo...
since long ago.
You should know that by now.
No.
Yong Tak and I wanted to believe...
that you won't be one until the end!
Yong Tak...
believed in you until the end, Min Jae.
But today, Yong Tak...
Did you...
already know?
Yes.
It was one of my tasks to keep an eye on you guys...
to begin with.
Then is the person who helped Cho Kyung Ho meet Jae Young...
also you?
Yes, I did that too.
But you know, Jung Hyun.
If you look at the big picture, these are all nothing.
Those trivial matters are just the processes.
Trivial matters?
Yes. Look at the big picture.
Those are such trivial matters.
Don't you understand?
Jae Young getting kidnapped...
and Yong Tak dying...
are trivial matters?
That night in 1987,
when you went to Cheonyang Lake,
we ran away without you.
If we hadn't left you behind that night,
you might not have turned out like this.
So...
I can't even resent you.
No.
You're wrong.
You guys didn't leave me behind.
I was waiting...
for him.
I waited there for Guru.
- What? - No one has ever been...
as kind to me as Guru.
My mom was close to dying...
because she couldn't afford to get treated at the hospital,
and Guru was the only person who offered to help me.
I'm not like Yong Tak and Young Seob.
Unlike those two, who don't even remember...
what they did at Saju Station,
things was different for me from the very start.
I didn't care...
that I had to kill all those innocent people at Saju Station...
as long as my mom and I could live.
That's the kind of person I am.
You've done enough, Jung Hyun.
I won't forgive you if you get in my way.
Min Jae, let's start over. Please, Min Jae.
I've been waiting for this day my entire life.
For this very day,
I endured a dull and mundane life.
Stop! Stop it!
Get off me!
Are you seriously trying to get yourself killed?
Get off!
(Restricted Area)
Min Jae.
No... No. Min Jae!
Min Jae!
Min Jae! Please let me in.
Min Jae! Please!
Min Jae, open the door!
Min Jae!
Hey, Ms. Choi. It's me.
Yes, everything's settled.
Is my mom sleeping well?
I was worried about leaving her at the hospital.
Yes.
She's sleeping well.
Okay. That's good.
Ms. Jung, we're running out of time.
I'll be waiting for your order.
Min Jae. Min Jae, open the door.
Okay.
Ms. Choi.
Please send my mom...
to the new future.
Min Jae!
Min Jae! Listen to me! Min Jae!
Jung Hyun.
I'm too exhausted.
No...
- Min Jae, don't! - I'm sorry,
Mom.
Min...
Min Jae.
Don't...
Don't ever forgive me.
We need to stop this sound from playing.
I keep pressing the button, but it won't stop playing.
Please stop.
Please!
Wait.
I'm going upstairs.
We got fooled again...
by that jerk.
Cho Kyung Ho, that jerk,
already knew this was going to happen.
Come on.
Stop!
Let's go inside now.
What? Are you sure?
Aren't you going to wait to hear the result over the phone?
I don't need to. I already know the result.
By the way,
I advise you not to speak about the things you saw and heard today.
Of course, sir.
I was going to stay quiet even if you didn't say anything.
Good.
You're all good ants.
Jung Hyun, move aside.
It's of no use, Detective.
Stop it.
Let go of me!
You'll pass out first!
I know...
what these terrifying sounds are.
The people who watched the videos.
When they hear this sound,
they will all suffer.
It must end with me.
The person Cho Kyung Ho must kill...
in this neighborhood...
is me and that's enough.
Step aside. Let me do this.
Watch out!
- Hang on. - What's happening?
What are we doing here?
What is this?
What is happening here?
My gosh.
Make way!
What's going on?
- Can someone explain? - What is this about?
What's this?
Who are you?
What nonsense is this?
Will someone say something?
- What are you doing? - What is that?
- Will you stop it? - What's that?
My gosh.
How...
How did you get here?
I can't breathe.
Will someone help us?
Let's get out of here.
- Help me. - Run.
- Save me. - I need help.
I can't breathe.
Save me. I don't want to die.
Open the door.
What do you want to know?
Who am I?
Or am I Guru?
Who are you?
I am...
here to save you.
Who are you?
It's time to go to sleep.
Not yet.
I...
still need you both.
(Kim Moon Sook)
Hello.
Who are you?
I'm Kim Moon Sook.
- Kim Moon Sook? - Yes.
Okay.
I don't know what's what.
Right.
Hi, Auntie.
Yes, I'm eating my meals.
I had a juice too.
Don't worry, I brought lots of comic books.
Auntie, you know...
The guy.
Yes, the detective.
He just woke up.
What?
Yes.
Okay.
That was Jae Young's aunt. She's on her way now.
She says I should get the nurse.
She's in shock.
She's in shock? Why?
Well...
You were asleep for over a week.
Seung Hyun thought you were dead...
and cried her eyes out.
(Orange juice)
Do you want some chewing gum?
The Special Investigation Team analyzed the crime scene...
and evidence found at the victims' homes.
They concluded the 200-odd deceased...
were members of a new cult called Youngjingyo,
who carried out a ritual in the enclosed space...
of the filtration plant...
before committing suicide with an unknown gas.
The investigators...
named Jung Min Jae, the manager of the plant...
who was found dead in her office...
as the person who organized...
and controlled the incident from behind the scenes.
Someone related to the investigation team said...
they identified Jung Young Seob as the leader of the cult,
and are focusing their efforts on capturing him.
They're also planning to arrest and question...
high-ranking members of the cult...
If everyone who got a copy of the videotape...
were Youngjingyo believers,
then it's possible...
we couldn't have stopped it at all.
- What? - It's funny.
Don't.
They are Jae Young's friends.
When I'm not free,
they took turns to stay with you.
- I see. - What's this about?
Thank you for your concern.
It's only right.
What about Jae Young?
Did she return?
- This is boring. - This is cute.
No, not yet.
Look at this.
Look.
He can't come.
Seriously.
Where?
You're right.
Seriously.
Are you really not going to eat?
No.
I don't like the food here.
I can't digest it.
Number one is really good.
My monthly leave is coming up,
so I'll go to the record store in Saju and buy some more.
I've saved up a lot of money.
I asked around,
and I heard that Toy's album is really good.
I thought about it, and I think I can get some comic books too.
The masters are busy...
with the Cheonyang Filtration Plant.
If there's something you like...
Shi Young.
I need to tell you something.
I want...
to get out of here.
We can't stop you from leaving...
if that is what you want.
But you must take it easy.
Refrain from even light exercise for the time being.
Okay, I will.
I guess someone else came today.
I'll see you next time.
You need absolute rest.
Don't forget, okay?
Okay.
Hello.
You look like you're one of us.
Whom are you with?
Well...
I'm from Busan Prosecutors' Office.
(Busan Prosecutors' Office, Kim Sung Hee, Investigator)
(Busan Prosecutors' Office)
(Public Service Center)
Thank you for coming.
Come with me.
(Busan Prosecutors' Office)
Sorry,
but may I open the door for a minute?
Inmate number 5164.
We will initiate your transport.
Stand next to the sink...
with your hands on the wall. Now.
Don't leave anything.
It'll be heavy.
Thank you.
Thank you so very much.
I'm ready.
Who do you think Guru is?
Let me rephrase that.
Have you ever met Guru?
Yes.
You've personally met Guru?
Yes,
I have.
Let me be honest.
We know the person...
they call Guru.
There are those among us who believe...
Jung Young Seob is not Guru.
And if he is not Guru,
there is only one person left.
But if it's really him,
it will complicate things a lot.
It will complicate things? Why?
I'd like to hear your thoughts since you were on point in the case.
Who you think Guru is...
and how dangerous is he?
That's what I need to know.
You said before...
that you'd be honest.
Say what you really want.
He killed...
three nurses, one custodian,
and one prison guard...
and escaped from custody during treatment.
He did?
Yes.
Cho Kyung Ho is missing.
(Hometown)
We're out of time.
We must find Cho Kyung Ho right away.
I'm afraid of dying.
Do you fear me right now?
You see her right now, don't you?
The Day of Purification is beginning.
Do you mean we may die?
I will not...
change the plan.
This is the only way.
Your sins will come back to you!