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ACTUAL PEOPLE, ORGANIZATIONS, PRODUCTS, OR INCIDENTS.
REPORT ON THE CAUSE OF THE TAEJUNG TOWN COLLAPSE
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Mr. Im, this is Kim Seo Jin.
I'm in front of Ms. Han's house, but no one seems to be home.
Last month, she got Lee Taek Gyu.
Both my daughter and my wife are alive.
Everything has changed.
Then why... Why is Ae Ri still dead?
What did you say?
Ae Ri is still dead,
and her mom is in the ICU.
Does that mean...
Lee Taek Gyu wasn't the killer?
You promised to save her!
This was all done by the chairman of Yujung Constructions, wasn't it?
Did you get what Mr. Kim Jin Ho brought?
No, I had to run out of the studio apartment in a hurry.
I haven't received it.
Then where in the world is that...
Where is that thing now?
It wasn't in the apartment when Soo Jung and I...
cleaned out Ms. Kwak's stuff.
We'd have to meet Mr. Kim from a month ago and get it.
He had called Ms. Kwak before,
so I'm sure she has his number somewhere.
I'll look for it.
It'll be 10:33 p.m. soon. You should speak with Ae Ri.
REPORT ON THE CAUSE OF THE TAEJUNG TOWN COLLAPSE
Hello?
May I speak with Ms. Han?
She is sleeping after taking sedatives.
Is she badly injured?
Hello? Is she okay?
By the way, who are you?
I'm Kim Seo Jin. Is she okay?
Are you at the hospital?
Thankfully, she's okay.
I'm relieved.
But really, who are you?
Are you really Mr. Kim?
I'll call you again later.
KAIROS
VIOLENT CRIMES TEAM 3
EPISODE 14
Did you not go home yesterday?
I was at the hospital.
How is she?
She's not severely injured.
What will you do with Lee Taek Gyu?
- Where is he right now? - He's locked up.
He was caught red-handed for doing something terrible.
And we couldn't risk him running away,
so we requested an arrest warrant.
Then he won't be free for a while.
His charges of kidnapping and attempted murder...
can be proven.
Once we file the report, the prosecution will take him.
Soo Jung, let's go home right now.
I'm not even in pain. I'm totally fine. Okay?
Come on, Soo Jung.
My mom is going to worry if she finds out.
Tell them that I want to get discharged. Please?
Hurry up, Soo Jung.
Mom.
Come here.
Are you okay?
Mom, I'm really fine.
We just spoke to your doctor. He said you can leave.
Soo Jung, go fill out the papers with Ms. Kwak.
- Hey. - What? What did you say?
You can stay here. I'll do it by myself.
No, let me come with you.
Lee Taek Gyu is locked up.
Is everything okay now?
Are you sure you're safe?
It's all thanks to you. Thank you.
We were too reckless.
Look at your face.
Gosh, it's my fault. I'm sorry.
Hey, you should worry about yourself.
It's obvious that Lee Taek Gyu is just someone's henchman.
You're still not safe until we catch Chairman Yu. Right?
That one looks too gloomy.
This suits your attire more. What do you think?
See you later.
Come in.
This is the proposal you were talking about.
DEMOLITION PROPOSAL FOR TAEJUNG'S ABANDONED BUILDINGS
This is a proposal regarding the demolition of buildings...
as a symbolic event before starting the Taejung Project.
And how do the residents feel about this?
The majority of the residents had wanted this for a long time.
- And the method of demolition? - I believe we should blast it...
since they're large and will inconvenience the residents less.
DEMOLITION PROPOSAL FOR TAEJUNG'S ABANDONED BUILDINGS
This will be the last paper of yours that I'll sign.
Don't you think we should stop working together?
How much do you remember?
I even remember the resort you and my wife stayed at...
after kidnapping Da Bin.
But you probably don't remember that...
because what you remember comes after the accident.
Your shameless abduction act...
succeeded once.
After reading your texts with Han Ae Ri,
I did get that idea.
That'll be all. We can continue...
our private conversation outside.
Mr. Seo, you have fieldwork today, don't you?
SEO DO KYUN, YUJUNG CONSTRUCTIONS
I looked through Ms. Kwak's calls,
but I couldn't find his number.
I think he made the call through a payphone,
but for now, there's no way to locate him.
We have no choice but to ask...
Ms. Han and me from the past for help.
We need to get hold of what he has.
What will you say to Ae Ri?
At least come up with a plan so that I can have hope and wait!
Am I supposed to just count down the days until her death?
INCOMING CALL
KIM SEO JIN
Mr. Kim, how did it go?
Did your car accident never happen?
Yes, my family and I are fine.
Then, what about me?
Am I alive in a month's time?
Well...
It seems like...
Lee Taek Gyu wasn't the one who killed you.
Then...
my future hasn't changed?
I'm sorry.
However, we still have time to find the real killer...
and bring down Chairman Yu.
Please don't apologize.
I'm glad to know that your family is alive.
Ms. Han, did you know about...
Seo Do Kyun...
and my wife all along?
How did you find out?
I saw your wife at that studio apartment.
Back then, I didn't know if it was related to Da Bin's kidnapping,
so I figured it'd be best not to tell you.
I wouldn't have believed you anyway.
Not unless I saw it myself.
You're home.
What's going on? Why are you packing?
I'll be staying near the office for the time being.
Why? Is something up? Is it work-related?
I see that it isn't.
Da Bin... I'll come by to see her.
How can I understand if you don't tell me?
Don't provoke Chairman Yu.
It'll put you and Da Bin in danger.
Consider that...
as a parting gift.
Hello?
Did something happen between you and Seo Jin?
We'll talk tomorrow in person.
- Mom. - Yes?
Weren't you asleep?
Aren't...
you curious...
why I met Lee Taek Gyu?
That nonsense you were spewing about...
something happening to you in a month.
Did it have anything to do with that?
I know that no explanation...
can help you understand right now.
It must've been hard for you...
to keep this secret all to yourself.
Protecting you...
is my only goal.
It's why I was adamant about not telling you anything.
But now,
I don't know what I should do.
I want to protect you too...
as much as you want to protect me.
That's not your job.
It's what parents should do.
You've always done what's best for me...
and I know exactly how you feel.
If it only brings you pain,
don't tell me anything.
I'll just try harder.
If it only brings you pain,
don't tell me anything.
I want to protect you too...
as much as you want to protect me.
Ae Ri.
Yes?
What would you like for me to tell you?
- Mom? - What would you like to know?
Where's Kim Jin Ho?
I need to meet him.
It's his phone number. This is all I know.
KIM JIN HO
You won't be able to reach him at that number though...
and he's constantly on the move.
However, I know the hospital that his daughter goes to.
I asked because...
it worried me the most when I heard he was on the move.
He'll be taking his daughter there for regular checkups.
Ae Ri.
Did you find out where Kim Jin Ho is?
Yes, my mom told me the hospital his daughter goes to.
- Let's go. - Guys!
I've been calling you guys all the way I was running here.
- Darn, I'm out of breath. - What are you...
Take me with you.
Don't leave me out anymore.
Tell me everything and take me with you.
Darn, that was killer.
Seo Jin moved out of the house last night.
What's going on? Tell me.
Kim Seo Jin...
knows everything.
- Did you tell him? - No.
Then how did he find out?
This isn't part of the scenario.
All our planning was for nothing!
And what exactly was your plan?
Explain.
- So it was Lee Taek Gyu. - Explain!
REPUBLIC OF KOREA, PASSPORT
LEE JI YOUNG
Lee Ji Young.
I like names that feel unfamiliar.
Kang Hyun Chae... isn't my real name either.
- What are you talking about? - Lee Yoo Na.
That was the first name I had.
When I was young, I was always covered in bruises.
My father beat me up every time he got drunk.
It's why I got out of there.
I was adopted at the age of 10...
and Kang Hyun Chae has been my name since.
I thought I'd live as Kang Hyun Chae forever,
but the filth...
that I refuse to call my father came looking for me one day.
He threatened me saying he'll expose everything...
how lowly my background is unless I paid up.
Since when?
I was in a bit of a hurry.
I wanted to get my revenge and fight against him,
but I can't seem to do that with that jerk.
That's why I asked Mr. Lee for help.
Why didn't you tell me about it until now?
You should've told me ages ago.
The one you loved is Kang Hyun Chae.
- What? - Would you have stayed by me...
if I was Lee Yoo Na?
We've been together for over 10 years,
yet you still don't know me.
What are you doing? Give me my phone.
Is his name Lee Byung Hak?
What are you going to do?
I'll take care of everything.
I'll let you...
live with the name you want.
He's a complete lunatic.
Don't be so rash.
DIRECTOR KIM SEO JIN
- Hello? - I have...
what you're looking for.
I thought about selling it to Chairman Yu,
but there was no reason for me to let him know that I have it.
Where are you? I'll come and see you now.
Waiting number 33.
The patient's name, please.
Could I have the contact of a patient who is getting treated...
in the pulmonology department of this hospital?
Her name is Kim Ji Ah, a five-year-old girl.
Why do you ask? What's your relationship with her?
Well, we have to get in touch with Ji Ah's father,
but we couldn't reach him. He must have changed his number.
So you're just acquaintances.
I'm sorry, but I cannot disclose any personal information...
to a third party who isn't her family.
Could you help us out?
Think about how desperate we are to be here.
I'm sorry.
Then at least tell us when Ji Ah will be coming in.
I don't think I can do that either.
But you can pass my contact information to him, can't you?
Please tell Ji Ah's guardian...
to reach me at this number.
Okay, sure.
Thank you.
"Think about how desperate we are to be here."
You're an awesome actress.
- How did you know? - It's so obvious.
If that wasn't the case, why would you two be here?
Anyway, is there nothing we can do other than waiting for him to call?
We'll have to wait.
I'm sure Mr. Kim should be able to find out when she came in.
Which Mr. Kim?
- What? - Mr. Kim in a month?
Or Mr. Kim right now?
Hey.
Do you believe me now?
After you fell asleep yesterday,
he called your phone.
And you picked it up?
I told him that Ae Ri is asleep and walked out of the hospital room.
And I saw Mr. Kim sleeping before my eyes.
What's going on?
What is it?
You must remember this place too.
Let's discuss that thing you brought first.
If things from a month ago change,
this rendezvous will only remain in our memories.
Even so, I won't be changing my decision.
Which one? Your affair?
Destroying my family? Or your betrayal?
I loved Hyun Chae first.
Cut your nonsense and give it to me. Do you even have it?
Tell me how you got it.
On the night when Kwak was attacked by a stranger,
at the studio apartment.
- What do you want? - I'm leaving with Hyun Chae. Money.
- How much? - As much as I want.
More than enough.
- Does Hyun Chae know? - Not yet.
I'll let her know once you accept my offer.
So this was it.
This is the offer Hyun Chae made to Chairman Yu.
She met with him like a fool when she didn't have it with her.
That's why you couldn't ask him.
You knew you might die before you got what you wanted.
That's why you called me.
I already know you can't turn this down.
I'll think about it.
Are you sure you have enough time?
Make it quick.
What made you like this?
You had no idea what kind of a deal she was making...
with Chairman Yu.
If Hyun Chae got what she wanted from him,
she would've abandoned you and left.
Something about you has always bothered me.
Don't pretend like you know it all.
You aren't the only big shot in this world.
I'll bet my life...
with someone worthy as I'd like.
You should've lived a better life if you wanted to say that.
You destroyed my family and are threatening me over money.
Don't pretend like you're the victim.
LEE BYUNG HAK
Hello?
Who is this?
Do you know Kang Hyun Chae... No.
I mean, Lee Yoo Na?
If you ever try to pull anything with her, I'll kill you.
Save my number. Run out here whenever I call you.
- Hello? - You!
Who the heck is this Seo Do Kyun?
Do you think I'll let you live after trying to trick me like this?
You brat.
If you don't bring me the money you promised to give me,
I'll burn down your house...
and your husband's company just like you did.
I'll turn everything into ashes. Get it?
No.
I'll kill Seo Do Kyun first.
Don't.
He has nothing to do with me, so don't lay a finger on him!
You can talk to me.
I'll talk to you in person!
Mr. Lee, you couldn't have done everything alone.
Why did you abduct Ms. Han?
I'm telling you.
I choose to remain silent.
Your arrest warrant will be granted soon.
Then you'll be shut up in a detention center.
You're really going to stay quiet?
I'm Mr. Lee's attorney.
May I have a word with him?
Sure, go ahead.
I explained everything he'll get...
as long as he sticks to the contract.
It looks like he understood.
You won't have to worry, Chairman Yu.
There's nothing to worry about if I left my case in your hands.
Keep it up to the end.
PART 2 WILL SHORTLY BEGIN.
Hello? Mr. Kim.
Ms. Han.
I found out where the evidence Mr. Kim brought is.
Seo Do Kyun has it.
Then I'm sure he won't give it back. What should we do?
He had a condition.
- What was it? - He wants everything...
I have.
That's too harsh.
I'm sure we'll find a way.
I went to the hospital where Mr. Kim's daughter goes to.
I couldn't see him today,
but I'm sure he'll stop by soon to see her doctor.
I can take it from him at that time.
Could you find out when his daughter came to the hospital?
Yes, I'll find out.
Do you remember how your father's death...
was reinvestigated?
I do.
I didn't have enough evidence to claim the culprit,
but there's someone I was suspicious of.
Then send me everything related to that person.
I'll find out if it was my mom's acquaintance.
I'm relieved.
Why?
Because you...
haven't given up.
KIM SEO JIN
Just think of Da Bin.
We've both lost my mom and Da Bin once.
Anyone can lose someone precious in their lives,
but not everyone gets to turn it back.
I didn't know what I was trying to protect...
and had been in confusion for the last few days.
I'll pick myself up again.
Let's just not give up.
You're all paid. And this is her prescription.
That's for a month, and you can go to the pharmacy in the hospital.
Yes, thank you.
Mr. Kim.
Yesterday, someone came by looking for you.
Someone came looking for me?
Yes, she left me her number...
She had something to tell you, so she asked you to call her.
HAN AE RI
I see. Thank you.
- Hello? - This is Kim Jin Ho.
I've been waiting for you to call.
Your daughter is looking for me. Did you know?
She couldn't reach you with your old number,
so I told her the hospital Ji Ah goes to.
To be honest,
I sent a part of the documents...
you've sent me to Mr. Kim Seo Jin of Yujung.
I'm not sure how Chairman Yu Seo Il found out about that...
since I've been getting chased.
Will you tell your daughter now?
Did you send that file to Mr. Kim as well?
No, I just sent him a part of the paper documents...
that can kindle his suspicion and begin investigating again.
If my daughter wants that file,
give it to her.
Are you sure she'll be okay?
To be honest, I can't be sure.
But I realized I couldn't protect her...
just by holding on to that document.
Yes. Then I'll give her a call.
- Geon Wook. - Hey, you're here.
Did Soo Jung get home safely last night?
Yes, and I did my best to do some explaining...
like a good lecturer.
It seemed like she underestood,
but she also seems confused.
It's not easy to accept it as the truth.
I didn't want her to get involved in this.
Don't worry about her. She looked a bit excited too.
Did Mr. Kim call you last night?
Yes. In October, Seo Do Kyun has that thing.
It won't be easy to get it from him. We have to find it no matter what.
You're right.
Hello?
Ms. Han, this is Kim Jin Ho.
Mr. Kim Jin Ho.
ZOLPIDEM TARTRATE
What are you here to say?
Your daughter is visiting you with some pocket money.
Shouldn't you at least offer her a glass of water?
Don't be absurd. Go get it yourself.
Do you have another glass?
Darn it. What a nuisance.
What are you doing?
Are you trying to kill me again?
Do you think you'll get your way again?
Have you gone insane?
Do you think you'll get away with killing me?
Let's die together.
A scumbag like you should've died long ago!
You little wench.
Are you crazy?
The phone is turned off. Please leave a message after the tone.
HYUN CHAE
Where are you? Why can't I get hold of you all day?
- Hello? - Mr. Kim.
It's already past my working hours.
When do you think you're coming home?
Is Hyun Chae not there?
No, and she's not picking up.
This has never happened before.
I'll be there soon.
HYUN CHAE
The phone is turned off.
Hello.
Da Bin just went to bed.
I see. I'm sorry about this.
One minute.
Hello? Mr. Im?
Mr. Kim, Ms. Kwak woke up.
I'm on my way.
I'm sorry, but something urgent just came up.
Could you stay here for a bit longer?
I'll pay you for working overtime.
That's okay. If it's urgent, you should go.
Ms. Kang could come home anytime, so I'll stay until then.
Thank you.
- I'm fine. You should go home. - It's okay.
Mr. Kim is on his way here.
Hello.
You two can talk.
Are you okay? I'm glad it wasn't anything serious.
About the man who came to the studio apartment...
- Yes? - I recognized him.
It was Detective Park Joo Young.
Are you talking about the detective who investigated...
Taejung Town's collapse?
Did you know already?
His partial fingerprints were found at the site...
where my father passed away.
But I couldn't accuse him of anything with that.
I'm certain that he harmed your father.
Because your father, Kim Yoo Seok,
was the sole individual who knew what unforgivable thing...
Yu Seo Il had done.
Your father had found something strange...
after looking into the incident.
The sinkhole alone...
couldn't have attributed to the collapse.
How did you know about that?
I found out while reinvestigating this case.
But with the documents Mr. Kim had sent me,
I couldn't determine the core cause.
Your father is the one who had found out about it.
THE DAY BEFORE THE TAEJUNG TOWN COLLAPSE
Hey, Seo Jin.
Father, where are you?
I'm still at work.
I still have some work left, but I'll be home soon.
I've already prepared dinner for you.
Come home soon so we can eat together.
You should go ahead first.
You must be tired from taking the exam all day.
Father, I have a good feeling about the exam.
I'll go to a good university and make you proud.
Make me proud? Goodness.
All right. Thanks. I'm hanging up. I'll be home soon.
Why is a truck coming at this hour?
- Mr. Lee? - Mr. Kim.
Did you not clock out?
Why are you here at this hour?
We're not expecting any materials at this hour.
I was supposed to come tomorrow morning,
but I decided to come early.
Gosh, how do you expect me to check all of them at this hour?
I have to go home.
You can check tomorrow morning. It's too dark now.
I'll make sure to close down before I leave.
You should go home first.
Goodness.
All right. Thanks.
- No problem. - And stop drinking so much.
- Okay. - Bye.
A mysterious truck had entered the construction site...
the night before the collapse.
In the truck,
there were hefty amounts of explosives.
Your father had met with Yu Seo Il...
and made him confess.
The day before he died, he gave that file to me.
We can only catch Chairman Yu if we have that file.
Good girl.
You even take your medication well.
Dad, until when do I need to take my medication?
I promise...
you won't be taking it anymore.
So go to bed.
All right.
This is yours.
Who is it?
Ms. Han?
Who are you?
Is this the right neighborhood?
I think so.
Try calling him.
He's not answering.
No?
I texted him to let him know we are almost there.
Will he hand it over to us at his place?
He must have placed it elsewhere.
He'll take us to where it is.
Gosh.
Excuse me.
I'm sorry, but do you know where 330-29 is?
I'm sorry to have bothered you.
I think this is the place.
- Really? - Yes.
Mr. Kim?
Mr. Kim, please wake up.
Mr. Kim? Call an ambulance.
Got it.
- Mr. Kim! - Hello? Please send an ambulance.
A man is unconscious. The address?
- Darn it. - It's 330.
It's 330-29, Gonam-dong.
He's not breathing.
- Mr. Kim? - Mr. Kim!
Mr. Kim, please wake up.
What now?
I'm going to hand this to Kim Seo Jin.
Is she asleep?
The nurse asked for a contact number,
so I wrote down yours for now.
Good.
HAN AE RI
- Mr. Kim. - How did it go?
Did you meet up with Kim Jin Ho?
He's in a coma right now.
I went to his house to collect the package,
but once I got there,
he was lying unconscious...
with a plastic bag wrapped around his head.
Did you retrieve the package he had?
No.
Unless he regains unconsciousness,
there's no way for me to get it in my timeline.
What now?
Just a second.
PARK JOO YOUNG
What's this?
I see you received the text. That's him.
The man who I suspect as my father's killer.
I think...
I saw him.
In front of Kim Jin Ho's house.
Once again, all roads lead to Chairman Yu.
With Lee Taek Gyu gone, he turned to Park Joo Young.
If Park Joo Young is taken out of the picture,
he'll hire someone else.
What on earth is going on?
SEO DO KYUN
HYUN CHAE
Hyun Chae, why weren't you picking up?
- I was worried sick... - Help.
Please come and save me.
Where are you right now?
I just texted you the address.
Hurry. Save me, please.
Hurry. Please hurry.
Please. Come quick!
Darn you!
Hyun Chae?
Hyun Chae? Hyun Chae!
Take that. Take that, you cow!
You darn brat. You...
Get over here!
You wench!
Ms. Han, I'm off to find Kim Jin Ho.
A month has passed,
so he might have regained consciousness.
I'll head to the prosecution once I retrieve the package.
What... on earth are you doing?
Isn't it obvious, you wench?
You should get a taste of your own medicine.
I was wrong!
I'll give you whatever you want! So please...
I can't believe...
I trusted a swindler like you and waited all this time!
Let's put an end to our ill-fated relationship!
I promise to give you the money.
Please don't do this.
- I'll give you more money! - Darn it!
Come out. Come out, you scumbag!
Let me go, you jerk!
Let me go!
Die.
Die!
Hyun Chae.
Hyun Chae, please...
Please... Open your eyes.
Please...
Please... Don't do this to me.
Hang in there.
You...
Where... Where do you think you're going?
Come here! You!
Where are you going?
Come here, you wench! Come back here!
Go!
He was already suffering from an illness,
and he suffered serious brain damage...
due to something that happened a month ago.
At this rate, I can't guarantee that he can fully recover.
MR. PARK HO YOUNG
Hello?
Can I speak to you for a minute?
Sure.
When we got here after receiving your wife's call,
Mr. Seo Do Kyun and Mr. Lee Byung Hak...
had already passed away.
What is your wife's relationship...
with those two men?
Mr. Kim.
Were you aware of the relationship between your wife...
and Mr. Seo?
Yes.
Go home for now.
We'll interrogate your wife first.
If we need your help, we'll call you then.
Thankfully, the doctor said...
your wife was okay.
She'll come here after receiving first aid.
- Ms. Kang? - Yes?
Your real name is Lee Yoo Na,
and your father's name is Lee Byung Hak.
The man who passed away today is your father, correct?
Yes.
What was your relationship with Mr. Seo?
I LOVE YOU.
I'm sorry.
Do Kyun...
Hello, Mr. Im.
Mr. Kim. Kim Jin Ho is awake.
He moved his fingers. We have hope.
Mr. Kim.
I believe that you can hear me.
I remember how you came to our lobby...
and tried so hard to save your daughter.
I don't know where you hid it,
but I doubt it's more precious than your one and only daughter.
If you want to save her, you better get up.
Give it some thought while you're lying there.
Think about who you must side with to save yourself.
KAIROS
I'll pack my stuff and leave soon.
Let's say you found out...
that the future holds an unfavorable outcome.
Would you make a different choice then?
Mr. Kim, please wake up.
Do you remember where you placed the package?
What did you just say?
I saw everything.
I'm here to collect something.
The file and flash drive, right?
This is now our last chance.
I will now meet with Chairman Yu.
The package you're after...
is in my possession.