(Kim So Hyun)
(Hwang Min Hyun)
(Yun Ji On)
(Seo Ji Hun)
(Lee Si Woo)
(My Lovely Liar)
(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(The guardians of child actors were present at the filming.)
(Hakcheon Police Station)
Jae Chan has probably arrived by now.
Excuse me.
Where?
He went to Hakcheon.
Why did he go to Hakcheon?
To turn himself in.
(Trustworthy Police)
(Violent Crime Unit Team 2)
Excuse me.
What do you want?
I'm here to turn myself in regarding Choi Eom Ji's case.
I killed her.
I'm sorry.
The truth is I let him hide in my house.
How long have you known this?
Do Ha, I persuaded Jae Chan...
to turn himself in.
I didn't want them to suspect you again.
That's why I persuaded him.
Then how come you haven't done anything all this time?
You watched me live in hiding after getting framed as a murderer.
Now you persuaded him?
The other day, Jae Chan asked me...
whom I would save first if you and Jae Chan were drowning.
I...
didn't answer him then.
But I would save you.
I would save you without a moment's hesitation.
I thought long and hard about this before I came to this conclusion.
It wasn't easy. He is my brother.
I'm sorry...
for not telling you everything.
I'll get going now.
Attention, everyone.
(Episode 14)
You all know the murder case from Hakcheon Beach, right?
The alleged culprit turned himself in.
But Hakcheon Police Station can't take this case because of...
the internal investigation due to the corruption scandal.
His address is registered here.
So he'll be transported to our station.
Everyone, get ready.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
- There he is. - He's here.
Did you really kill her?
- Why did you turn yourself in? - Why did you do it?
- Did you have a grudge against her? - Did you commit the act alone?
- All right. Step back. - A comment, please!
- You're not lying, right? - Why did you do it?
- Did you know the other suspect? - Answer our question!
- A comment, please! - Did you really kill her?
- How did you know the victim? - Why did you do it?
- Did you have accomplices? - All right.
- Step back, please. - Answer our question!
Five years ago, a girl went missing at Hakcheon Beach.
Recently, the remains of the missing girl were found on a nearby hill.
And the suspect who allegedly murdered this girl in her 20s...
turned himself in to the police.
At 1:30pm today,
Mr. Jo, a man in his 20s,
came to the police station of his own volition...
and claimed that he was the culprit...
of the murder case at Hakcheon Beach.
Mr. Jo submitted the ring the victim was wearing...
until the day of her disappearance as evidence.
It was you?
You killed her?
("Investigation of Hakcheon Murder Case Takes a New Turn")
Mr. Jo said he felt pressured when the police found his ring...
at the crime scene and decided to turn himself in.
It was confirmed that Mr. Jo was acquainted with Mr. Kim,
who was once a prime suspect in Hakcheon Beach Murder Case.
Mr. Jo is the younger brother of a major entertainment agency...
and a general manager at the agency.
This discovery has shocked a lot of people.
The police began reinvestigating the case based on Jo's testimony.
This case had remained unsolved for five years.
Now, all eyes are on the Hakcheon Beach Murder Case...
to see if the police can finally find the real culprit.
Can you help me?
(Kim Do Ha: Can you help me?)
It's strange.
The culprit has been identified,
but I still feel very uneasy.
The fact that Eom Ji was murdered...
and the culprit who killed her...
was someone close to me feels all wrong.
Earlier, this even crossed my mind.
"Am I..."
"truly free from her death?"
She died a tragic death.
When will you be happy then?
You were in agony because you felt responsible.
But you're still struggling despite the real culprit has been caught.
When will you be happy then?
Make today the last day you feel miserable.
Let's go and have something tasty tomorrow.
(Temporarily closed for personal reasons)
(Luni Tarot Café)
- Congratulations! - You startled me.
What? Congratulations on what?
Read this.
("Man in His 20s Turns Himself in for Hakcheon Beach Murder Case")
I told you he wasn't the type to commit murder.
He's too softhearted to kill an ant.
You said that? When?
Right. Ms. Hunter.
While you went on a break,
we received 35 VIP cases, ready for you to tackle them.
You should get ready for those consultations.
I see. Really?
Your café is open.
Hello.
I heard the good news. Congratulations.
Thank you.
That brings me to this question.
If you're free tonight, why don't we throw a party for your boyfriend?
We should all drink to celebrate.
Ms. Hunter, you have 35 VIP cases.
- That sounds good. Let's do it. - Okay. See you later then.
Okay.
That's more important right now.
You've changed a lot.
She's like a girl in love.
(Jung Yeon Mi)
What a mess.
The real culprit was someone else.
Right.
I always told you...
that my son wasn't the culprit.
What?
My son is innocent.
I don't know why I'm being punished.
You thought your son wasn't innocent when he was.
That's why you bribed the detective. It was your doing.
The fact that you bribed him...
won't go away even though the real culprit is revealed.
Come to your senses.
Ms. Jung, you have a visitor.
(Assemblywoman Jung Yeon Mi)
Why did you confuse me?
Why did you tell me you killed her at first?
Why did the police find your shirt stained with her blood?
You should have made it clear if you weren't the culprit.
The ring Detective Kwak pocketed belonged to the culprit.
He ruined the chain of custody, so it won't be admissible in court.
I told you that I threw my ring into the ocean.
Don't you remember?
You neither listen to me nor believe me.
This isn't about believing you.
Back then, given all the circumstances,
it was reasonable to assume that you had killed her.
I didn't want to be a pathetic woman...
who'd always side with her son just because she's the mother.
Why would that make you pathetic?
I needed someone...
to take my side unconditionally ever since I was a kid.
Mr. Jo.
Rumour has it that your brother was the culprit who turned himself in...
for Hakcheon Murder Case.
Is that true?
Songwriter Kim Do Ha was wrongfully suspected because of your brother.
Don't you even feel sorry for him?
Mr. Jo!
The public sentiment isn't favourable.
Haei Entertainment asked us to put a hold on the project...
we were going to collaborate together.
And we've been receiving cancellation requests...
for the trainee audition tomorrow.
The rumour that you framed Songwriter Kim Do Ha...
for the murder your brother committed...
has been spreading continuously.
They don't know my relationship with him.
If they had known, they wouldn't have been able to say that.
Anyone who commits crimes...
should be punished, even if that's my brother.
I have no interest in getting involved with that kind of matter.
No matter what people say about us, we must come together.
Just focus on your work and do what you've been doing.
Those people will get tired of gossiping.
I'll call Haei Entertainment. Don't worry about that project.
Sir.
If you show the public that you're on good terms with Mr. Kim,
this scandal will be sorted out quickly.
Okay. I see.
Thank you.
That's a family matter.
It has nothing to do with my business.
Think about all the contracts we've exchanged before this.
I agreed to all of your conditions too.
You're putting me in a tight spot if you back out now.
Syaon is staying at your agency, right?
Of course. She's our number one artist.
I'll take that we will proceed as planned. Goodbye now.
Am I your number one artist?
I'm glad you're here.
When will you want to come back to work?
I'd like you to come back soon.
You're really scaring me.
I knew that you were a businessman to the core.
But how could you think about money at times like this?
I won't work with you.
Gosh, I can't. You're creeping me out.
Ji On.
If money was the only thing I really cared about,
why would I have supported you to make a début...
when you were a nobody?
I got you the best stylists and choreographers.
You joined my agency when I had nothing because you trusted me.
That's why I supported you.
And what about Do Ha?
He covered up his face and didn't want to see anyone.
I was the one who dragged him to the piano.
You know that too.
I do. I know,
but you're only thinking about the agency.
It might look like that's all I care about...
when I'm doing this for you and Do Ha's sakes.
You, Do Ha, and me.
The three of us grew this agency.
I must save it.
Would you be okay if the agency went under?
No. I wouldn't be okay either.
Even if you switch to a different agency,
you should make the change once things get sorted out here.
If you switch to another agency the moment our agency struggles,
people may applaud you, but inside, they'll criticize you.
But did you really not know?
That your brother was the culprit?
I found out rather late.
Really?
I already told Do Ha.
I apologized too.
Apologizing once won't be enough. Do it until he gets sick of it.
Apologize on your knees. Beg for his forgiveness.
Call him and text him to apologize. Just keep apologizing.
If Do Ha accepts your apology,
I'll stay too.
I'll do that.
What are you doing? Let's meet.
Sure. Where?
Sit over here.
Good job hanging in there.
- Good job hanging in there. - Good job hanging in there.
Good job hanging in there.
(Congratulations on proving your innocence.)
Blow out the candles.
All right, Kim. Here you go.
Take it.
(Cheering for you, from Joong Kyu)
(We aDo-Ha you, you adorable.)
Is he crying?
- What? Why are you crying? - What is it?
- Well, those are happy tears! - Gosh.
- Is he happy? - Go and comfort him.
- What are you doing? - What? What's going on?
He's really crying.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
Awesome.
- Beer is better, though. - This is great.
- Try it. - Can I try the cake?
- Try it. - I can't cut this.
- It's too precious to cut it. - This case is really good.
- Hey, don't do that. - Come here.
- Just once. - I told you not to do that.
You shouldn't do that.
I was just joking. Why did you get so angry?
It's because you always try to get the cream on my face.
It's annoying.
- "Always?" - I was just goofing around.
- You didn't have to get so serious. - Well, that's not funny.
I guess you two have cakes quite often.
What?
That's not it. I was just trying to be funny.
Everyone does that.
There's no way.
What's up with the mood?
Yes. You're the man of the hour. You should make a toast.
- Right. - That sounds good.
Thank you so much, everyone.
- That's it? - That's all?
That's too short.
Come on. Say a few more things.
Actually,
I used to secretly come here alone and leave after I played the piano.
I wanted to play the piano with my face covered up.
Thanks to Mr. Jang, who still let me play,
I could come here alone, play the piano, and leave.
Then, one day, I saw Sol Hee watching me from the bar.
- Gosh. - Goodness.
That's when I realized...
that I wanted someone to come and see me play here.
And now,
I'm here with the people I like. And being here with everyone...
makes me happy.
I'm so glad that I moved to Yeonseo-dong.
- My gosh. - What was that?
I told you to make a toast.
But you ended up confessing your love to her.
If that's what you want to do,
- you give her a kiss. - Kiss her.
- Give her a kiss. - Kiss her.
- Hurry up. - Kiss her!
He really kissed her!
- Hey! - No way!
I can't believe it.
Guys, let's leave them in the zone.
- Gosh. - No way.
Hey, Deuk Chan.
Hey.
I didn't expect you to reach out.
Have a seat.
I was so angry back then,
which could be why...
you weren't able to talk to me.
What is this about? Hold nothing back.
When did you first know...
that Jae Chan was the killer?
A little after Eom Ji was found.
I'm sorry.
What is it? Do you still not believe me?
If you act in the same way as the others, it'll be very hard on me.
Although this is probably nothing...
compared to what you had to go through.
Right, I get it.
I don't care what others think.
I'm fine with whatever they gossip about me.
But it's upsetting to know...
that you share their sentiment.
Is this the amount of trust I've placed in you over the years?
I'm in a crisis right now.
The company is suffering,
and I've been abandoned by those around me.
It was the same for me.
And only you...
were by my side.
If you hadn't called me back then,
I would've gone days without saying a word.
I only mentioned my music once,
but you got me all kinds of equipment the next day...
and had them installed.
Right.
I remember that.
(Lawyer Kim Bo Hyung)
Is that Jae Chan's lawyer?
No, mine.
I'm in the process of getting divorced.
That seems sudden.
It just happened that way.
I guess it's true that misfortune never comes alone.
However,
I don't want the company to become entangled in these misfortunes.
Is there anything I can do to help?
I do have a few songs written.
Well,
the company is holding its vision proclamation ceremony on Friday.
It'd be nice to show everyone that we're still on good terms.
Could you be present at the ceremony?
(Testimonial statement)
(He felt that having the ring made him feel like her boyfriend.)
Mr. Jo,
you're claiming to have killed Ms. Choi Eom Ji.
- Mr. Jo. - Yes?
Answer me.
Sorry?
Did you kill her?
Yes.
And this ring is proof of that.
Yes, I took it off her finger after killing her.
You ordered a ring like hers to wear yourself.
Why?
Eom Ji...
never took off the matching ring she got with Kim Seung Ju.
The day she took it off...
was going to be the day I confessed my feelings.
However, that day never came.
Then it occurred to me...
that I could get a ring that matched hers.
It felt good to wear the ring.
I felt like I was her boyfriend.
Then why did you kill someone you obviously loved?
It was an accident.
A friend told me...
that she and Seung Ju had a heated argument,
and it seemed like they had broken up.
I found her alone at the beach.
Seung Ju!
Just stop.
Why drag me out here just to talk?
- Go out with me. - No.
Why not?
- She wasn't with Seung Ju anymore. - Go out with me.
- You're insane. - So I asked her out.
- But she wasn't interested, - Let go of me.
which made me push her out of anger.
But she didn't get up,
and her head was bleeding.
And being scared, I ran off.
I pretended to watch the game at the pub with my brother...
and texted Eom Ho from her phone,
stating how she'd rather die.
I figured I could make it look like a suicide...
and be done with it.
And that night,
I buried Eom Ji's body.
What did you do with her clothes and belongings?
I left her shoes...
at the beach to fake her suicide.
I threw away the clothes into the ocean.
(He burned Choi Eom Ji's clothes.)
I threw away the clothes into the ocean.
What?
A penny for your thoughts?
I met with Deuk Chan.
I wanted to know how long he had known...
about what Jae Chan did.
When did he first find out?
A little after Eom Ji was found.
How long have you two known each other?
Since middle school, I think.
We've known each other for about 15 years.
Gosh, 15 years?
I don't know everything about him though,
and it suddenly feels like there's a distance between us.
The company is going through a rough patch right now.
He invited me to a company event,
and I'm contemplating whether I should go.
You know,
every lie that was told bruised me as a kid.
It hurt when my friend lied about voting for me as class leader.
It also hurt when a friend lied about not bringing her PE uniform...
just to keep me from borrowing it.
I grew up not trusting anyone,
which is why I don't have a friend I can call at night to rant.
So...
don't be quick to dump a friend of 15 years.
- You have me, you know. - What do you mean?
A friend you can call at night.
You're right.
Tell me how you disposed of Ms. Choi's clothes.
I already told you that I burned them.
Actually, you wrote you burned them in your written statement,
but you told me you threw them away into the ocean.
Is that so? Then, I guess I tossed them in the water.
How can you mix that up?
Burning them is completely different from throwing them in the water.
Detective,
it's been five years.
Can you easily recall what you did on June 24, 2018?
I can't...
because it was just another ordinary day for me.
But for you, the day was far from normal...
since you had committed murder.
I'm done talking without a lawyer.
Why did you turn yourself in?
You found my ring at her burial site.
I was scared,
and the guilt was overwhelming.
You're overwhelmed with guilt,
but you won't speak without a lawyer?
Just speaking up about it took a lot of courage on my part.
Don't you think?
If I'm acquitted due to insufficient evidence, that's a matter of law.
Nothing can be done about it.
Who said...
you would be acquitted?
My lawyer.
He's right, isn't he?
(Lawyer Kim Bo Hyung)
Yes, Mr. Kim.
I received the document for the division of property.
I sold the car, and the house is being sorted out.
I'm going to give in to my wife's demands.
It's all right.
Just process it like so.
(Kang Min)
Hey, Kang Min.
Right now?
It didn't seem appropriate to talk over the phone.
Did you know that my station is handling Jo Jae Chan's case?
Yes, I saw it on the news.
How is it coming along?
Not well.
He isn't being that forthcoming.
Didn't he turn himself in?
Some do so as part of a plan.
Not everyone surrenders with honest intentions.
Could there be an ulterior motive?
Before,
he and his brother opted to be alibis for Kim Do Ha.
- Yes. - Don't you find that weird?
Why would he do that when he was the killer all along?
He probably did it for Jo Deuk Chan's sake.
Deuk Chan cares about Do Ha a lot.
Jae Chan confessed,
only because Deuk Chan convinced him to.
He had his younger brother turn himself in to help his friend?
There has to be another reason.
Sol Hee,
can I ask for a favour?
Hey, Sol Hee. Just a second.
Got it.
See you tomorrow.
Was that Deuk Chan?
Yes.
I'm going to attend that event tomorrow.
I feel like I was being too sensitive toward him.
But Do Ha...
Yes?
It's nothing.
I was hoping to hang out tomorrow,
but enjoy your time.
Sure.
He had his younger brother turn himself in to help his friend?
It's Jo Deuk Chan...
that you suspect.
Yes.
I have my suspicions, but I don't have any solid evidence.
Got it.
I'll speak to Jo Jae Chan tomorrow.
(CEO Jo Deuk Chan)
Hey, Do Ha.
I haven't been to events like this, so I'm a little nervous.
You really can't afford to be nervous.
You might even have to say a few words later on.
I'd rather watch from the sidelines.
Let me introduce you to the employees first.
You haven't officially met them yet.
(2023 J Entertainment Vision Proclamation Ceremony)
- Hello. - Hello.
This is our manager.
- Sir. - Please greet each other.
Hello. I officially greet you for the first time.
I'm Kim Do Ha.
For some reason, I feel reassured...
to see you two together.
Do Ha.
It must've been rough for you.
This ordeal was hard on you as well.
It wasn't that bad.
- You're here. - Hey.
You'll only get 30 minutes with him,
and he may end the session at any moment.
Okay.
Even if the killer turns out to be Jo Deuk Chan,
what we need is physical evidence.
That's what we must find.
Got it.
Let's go.
What on earth?
Hi. You remember me, right?
Whatever. Why are you here?
Jo Deuk Chan sent me.
My brother?
Why you, of all people?
You may not know this,
but I have a close relationship with him...
thanks to Do Ha.
Really?
Sure. But why are you here?
Well, he wanted me to relay a message.
The plan has gone awry.
In what way?
Get him to speak for himself. What is he up to anyway?
He's hosting a big event to remedy the damage...
you caused the company.
A vision proclamation ceremony or something like that.
He's hosting that at this moment in time?
Yes.
Do Ha headed there due to his request.
They're still good friends?
Why do you ask?
Did you think you caused a rift between them?
Of course!
His girlfriend was killed by his friend's younger brother.
(2023 J Entertainment Vision Proclamation Ceremony)
Hello,
I'm Jo Deuk Chan, CEO of J Entertainment.
I apologize...
for the inconvenience I caused to those present at this event.
Thanks to your support, J Entertainment was able to grow...
as one of the nation's top record labels.
I'm curious about something.
Why were you still holding on...
to Ms. Choi's ring?
Ever since the day I hurt Eom Ji,
I have been haunted by the guilt.
Having the ring in my possession made me seem like less of a monster.
That ring...
was given to you by your brother.
What are you talking about?
That's not true.
Mr. Jo's the one who sent me here.
You don't have to lie to me.
Hold on a second.
You said earlier that the plan had gone awry.
Which part of the two plans are you talking about?
Gosh, were you kidding me?
I almost fell for that.
Do you really trust your brother?
Are you not aware that he had you turn yourself in...
for Do Ha's sake?
Why are you even here? Just leave.
"If Do Ha..."
"and I are both drowning,"
"I bet..."
"you'll save him."
Who is your brother?
If Do Ha and I are both drowning,
I bet you'll save him.
To be honest,
Jo Deuk Chan's answer was...
Yes.
- That's right. - Who are you?
Who are you?
Jo Deuk Chan...
really only saved Do Ha.
Do you still not realize?
You're locked up here by yourself.
That's not true.
I'm going to leave soon.
Additional evidence to prove your guilt has been found.
What did they find?
I can't tell you that.
What is it? That's not mine!
Hey.
How could there be evidence when I'm not the culprit?
That's...
That's my brother's.
It belongs to my brother.
Next, I will talk about the expansion strategy...
for overseas activities.
As many of you already know,
K-pop is currently the most popular music genre in the world.
During the past five years...
Thank you. I know it was hard for you to come here.
But still, I'm glad I came.
(Yeonseo Police Station)
(Kim Do Ha)
Sol Hee.
What made you trust him?
Before getting involved in a matter this big,
you should've prepared a fail-safe such as his weakness.
A fail-safe...
I thought I had one.
What is this?
That is Eom Ji's ring.
What?
Why do you have this?
Jae Chan, take that to the police station...
and turn yourself in.
What?
The one who killed Eom Ji...
is me.
I want to go to the police station and turn myself in this instant,
but if I do, both of our lives are over.
Are you being serious? Did you really kill her?
But why are you suddenly trying to turn yourself in?
No one knows about it anyway.
Can't you just continue living like this?
Why do you think...
I still have that ring?
After doing that to Eom Ji, I have not once felt at ease.
That ring allowed me to turn myself in at any time,
so it put my mind at rest.
It made me feel like I wasn't too terrible of a person.
Deuk Chan, snap out of it.
Why are you suddenly like this? You're scaring me.
I can't do this anymore.
I'll give you everything,
so just stall for time.
How?
Do you want me to go to jail in your stead?
This ring is not admissible.
You won't be declared guilty.
Deuk Chan.
Do you have any other evidence?
Where is that?
Tell me. I'll help you get out of here.
Tell me.
Where is it?
The company.
His office.
Thank you for everything.
I interviewed each and every person here myself...
and carefully welcomed you all to become a part of this family.
Thanks to you all, we were able to come this far.
I will keep those good memories with me...
and step down from my position.
(Mok Sol Hee)
Lastly, I will make another important announcement.
Please welcome the next CEO who will lead J Entertainment...
with a round of applause.
Mr. Kim Do Ha?
- What? - Really?
(J Entertainment, Jo Jae Chan)
First off, this is very sudden,
and it's my first time in this type of situation.
I am just good...
at making music.
Deuk Chan.
I'll just help you by your side.
Let's work hard again like we did four years ago.
Please stay as the CEO of J Entertainment.
What? Where is it?
What was that? Is that why you brought me here?
We built this company up together.
This is not my company. It's ours.
I wish you would take charge of this company.
This is my last request.
What do you mean by "last?"
I just want to take some time off.
I never got to rest properly because of work.
I need to greet some people.
Yes, Kang Min.
Sol Hee, you're at J Entertainment, right?
Yes.
I heard there was a piece of evidence here,
but I'm not sure where it is.
The safe, next to his desk.
What's the passcode?
Hey, Sol Hee.
I'm sorry. Earlier...
Do Ha, do you know the passcode that Jo Deuk Chan uses often?
Sorry? What are you saying...
I am in his office right now.
There is a piece of evidence in his safe,
but I can't open it because I don't know the passcode.
What's going on? What evidence?
The real culprit who killed Choi Eom Ji...
is Jo Deuk Chan.
(CEO Jo Deuk Chan)
(September 4, 2017, Do Ha's birthday)
I heard that you two were dating.
Congratulations.
I would save you.
I would save you without a moment's hesitation.
Someone who would get the same matching rings...
as another couple.
Someone who was very close to Kim Do Ha...
because they knew where the ring was made.
Someone who faced unrequited love toward Choi Eom Ji.
(September 4, 2017, Do Ha's birthday)
It wasn't...
Choi Eom Ji.
Are you looking for this?
What?
Give that to me.
Sol Hee.
Sol Hee, wait!
I'm going to turn myself in.
I was planning on it from the start.
But I kept pushing it back, and this is where I ended up.
The reason you pushed it back...
is because of Do Ha, right?
Stop liking Seung Ju.
Yes, you're right.
I like Do Ha.
I'll admit it.
But Sol Hee, please...
Don't tell Do Ha.
I'm begging you.
What does all of this mean?
Do Ha.
Deuk Chan.
Is that why you stayed by my side this whole time?
No...
Well...
Then...
Then is that why you killed...
No...
Mr. Jo Deuk Chan.
Is it true that you forced your brother, Jo Jae Chan,
to make a false confession?
Come with us to the police station for now.
- Take him with you. - Yes, sir. Come with me.
Hello, sir.
- Jo Deuk Chan! - Jo Deuk Chan.
- Sol Hee. - Yes?
Stay here. It's dangerous.
- Nam Jun, lift up his legs. - Yes, sir.
Slowly.
Nam Jun, call 911.
Hello, we are located around...
Jo Deuk Chan.
Sol Hee.
(My Lovely Liar)
What are the people left behind supposed to do?
Couldn't Choi Eom Ji have done that on purpose?
I'm not someone who's just passing through like you.
Thanks to you, a five-year-old cold case has been solved.
I feel like you should just call him Mr. Lee.
Is that what you thought, my dear Do Ha?
Do you want to be my bodyguard?
But that means you would have to quit working here.
What do I do? I...