PREVIOUSLY
Come on, man.
Breaking news.
Around 3 a.m. near Hakdong Intersection in Cheongdam-dong,
Jang Min Ho, a member of a popular idol group Blitz was...
hit by a truck and has passed away.
The police said illegal drugs were found in his possession...
- at the time of his discovery. - I knew it.
That's why he got into that accident.
The biggest domestic drug dealer, the so-called Mr. Yoon,
is now openly wanted as the provider of the drugs.
(Silent Devotion to Protect and Bring Glory to Korea)
EPISODE 2
Hello, Ji Hyuk.
I didn't introduce myself properly due to our hectic schedule.
Well, I double-majored in Physics and Computer Science.
I was with Intelligence and Analysis before I came here.
So I'm rather useful in searching for information...
and analyzing them.
That's enough.
Oh, okay.
- Excuse me, Ji Hyuk. - Yes?
Are you all right?
You don't look too well.
I'm fine.
Listen up to what I'm about to say.
You'll only get one chance.
There's a rat in our agency.
And I deleted...
my own memories...
to find the traitor.
The situation you're involved in.
There is a traitor behind everything.
You must find that traitor.
Let me see. That one.
I'm not sharing everything I found out so far...
to prevent prejudice from clouding up your judgment.
It might hinder the process as you look for the traitor.
There is one thing you must find out.
That there was one last piece of the puzzle I could not find.
To complete the puzzle, I need that piece.
Never forget...
that to doubt is to survive.
You must be suspicious of every move, word,
and breath from everyone who approaches you.
(National Security, the Only Way to Protect Our Country)
I didn't know...
that you were already back at work.
How impressive.
Don't forget my warning.
Never.
Yes, sir.
Rewind everything back to square one.
And rethink it.
When you really need me,
you'll see me again then.
No doubt about it.
How long has it been...
since you got transferred to our team?
It's been about a year now.
It's been that long?
Gosh. Time flies, doesn't it?
That's for you.
How's managing your own team?
It's fine, sir.
I'm sure you know Han Ji Hyuk. Don't you?
You worked together on the same team before you got transferred here.
Yes, we did.
I had dinner with the deputy commissioner last night.
And the deputy commissioner seemed interested in him.
You must think I'm discriminating against you...
because you were never one of us.
So you must...
become one of us now.
I am well aware of your ability.
I understand...
fully.
I will...
look into it.
That's it?
You still have no idea what the problem is.
Hatred.
I see your personality is still the same.
Greed.
Are you sure...
you won't regret this decision?
Obstinacy.
Don't fixate on finding your answer outside.
Perhaps, you might be able to find it,
somewhere close and unexpected.
Never forget that...
you must be suspicious of every move, word,
and breath from everyone who approaches you.
(Contacts)
Hello, sir.
Where is it?
This way, sir.
This is Mr. Yoon. He's been dealing our stuff.
He distributed them all over the country.
Who are you?
Why are you doing this?
You stupid scumbag.
You still haven't learned your lesson?
That's enough.
My apologies, sir.
You jerks.
Do you think you'll get away with this?
Do you think my guys will just sit back and watch?
Do you remember the idol singer who got high,
hit by the car on the street, and died?
I came across this when I was backtracking his dealer.
I think the police can handle that.
Take a look at this.
(Jang Gwang Cheol)
What's this?
This is Jang Gwang Cheol, second-in-command of Huayang Gang.
Huayang Gang?
That's right. It's the gang Ji Hyuk was after a year ago.
Why are these guys here?
Actually, there were rumors...
that a Chinese drug cartel, a key player in dealing meth from North Korea,
was planning to make a move in Korea.
And that drug cartel is Huayang Gang?
It hasn't been confirmed, but given the looks of it, yes.
Won't the deputy commissioner want to put Ji Hyuk on this case...
once she finds out about this?
Well, he was the only one who dealt with Huayang Gang.
Get to the point.
Let me...
handle this one.
If you give me your word, I'll get Jang Gwang Cheol right now.
How many do you need?
I just need three guys from the observation post.
And the rest will be handled by the cops.
Gosh. No way.
That was so cool. Nice.
(And he's hot too.)
(Who is this master of martial art?)
What? Come on.
You'll end up suffering if you keep eating things like this. Like me.
You should eat real food.
- This is confiscated. - Put it back.
We're going to have lunch. Do you want to join us?
Okay, sure.
That was good.
All I do is eat when I come to work. My gosh.
You came in four years after me, so I can speak with you comfortably?
Of course.
I haven't seen your partner around. Did something happen?
Well... To be honest, I didn't get to talk to him a lot.
Did you hear the rumors floating around about him?
What rumors?
This is something I heard from my colleague in that division.
In Libya... Wait, was it Libya?
In any case, he went into a terrorist hideout there...
all by himself,
and killed a dozen of people.
No way.
You really didn't hear anything?
I've even heard that he shot someone in a moving train.
Makes sense. He was a star agent,
so I'm sure he's not satisfied being stuck in a place like this.
What's wrong with our team?
Are you really asking us that?
Honestly, they call us a team,
but we're nothing more than an employment agency...
that goes in to fill in for other people.
I heard you were in Intelligence and Analysis.
- Yes. - People are dying to go there,
so why did you come here?
Pardon?
I just thought it would be cool...
to work in the field.
Hey! How long has it been?
I seriously thought you were dead.
I can't believe I'm seeing you here.
- Have you been well? - Yes.
- Is this it? - Yes.
This is the information related to the Brown Bear Project...
your team was in charge of a year ago.
The security level for this is really high,
so I had to screenshot everything to print it out.
Thanks for this.
Do you need anything else?
This is our security pass.
I'm sure there's a record of someone losing their pass recently.
Can you find out who that is?
I need to ask the management team about this.
Is it okay if it takes some time?
It doesn't matter.
Just wire me two and half big ones for all of this.
I already wired you five big ones. Your account number hasn't changed.
This is why I like you so much.
(Employee Personal Information)
(Personnel Information, Kim Dong Hwan, Expired)
(Dandong, China, two years ago)
I've met all sorts of people in my time,
but I've never seen someone as tight-lipped as you.
You said you're looking into Huayang Gang, right?
I heard they were really dangerous.
You can't be sure about that.
When you start digging into something,
you'll end up bumping into another wall that stops you.
But this time,
something is different.
Huayang Gang is nothing more than a branch.
I feel like there's something even bigger underneath it.
No, I'm fine.
(Photo Evidence Director Kim Dong Hwan's Death)
Everything you're about to see now is top secret.
Just know that from this moment on...
you guys are a part of a new project.
Two days ago,
Director Kim Dong Hwan was attacked by a blunt weapon...
and murdered by unknown assailants in a hotel room in Dandong.
What's more shocking...
in Shenyang and Jilin, two of our agents,
Agents Kim Dong Jun and Lee Byung Soo...
were also ruthlessly murdered on the same day.
Based on the fact that multiple agents were murdered...
on the same day in the same way,
the agency suspects that a list of our agents have been leaked...
and is taking this situation very seriously.
You only have one mission.
Make them pay for what they have done.
From this moment, this project...
will assume Director Kim Dong Hwan's code name...
and be called the Brown Bear Project.
Can I get some noodles?
Who?
Are you Lee Choon Gil?
You know Director Kim Dong Hwan, right?
Do you have a death wish?
What are you trying to play at?
I was told that you were his favorite criminal informant.
He said he found you at the border begging for food...
and treated you like a brother.
I heard you're doing well in Huayang Gang now.
You guys are the ones who did that to Director Kim, aren't you?
Find out...
who was involved...
and how.
(Hwang Mo Sool, Second-in-command)
(Ri Sung Min, North Korean Narcotics Factory)
(Second-in-command)
One, two, three.
- Hwang Young? - Who are you?
The beginning of the memory that I lost...
Who was...
that man?
We were looking into Huayang Gang.
Right.
I should start there.
(A photo of Huayang Gang's Jang Gwang Cheol)
Check the products that just came in and wait for me to call.
Yes, sir.
(Our Central Market)
(Jang Gwang Cheol)
It's him. It's definitely Jang Gwang Cheol.
Okay. Call the Drug investigation Unit.
Yes, sir.
This is Alpha. We verified him. You can go in now.
Get him!
I found him!
Darn it!
Darn it.
Son of a gun!
Get out of the car!
Get out!
- Get out of the car! - Darn it!
Get away! I'll stab you.
- Get out! - Get out of the car!
Hey. You can stop now.
Everyone, step back.
My goodness.
Maybe he's a criminal.
- Who is he? - I don't know.
Look at him. He must a bad man.
I can't believe it. He's a criminal.
Hey.
- Put your hands up. - Don't shoot me.
I'm just the driver.
This is 112. What's your emergency?
Hello? Please go ahead and speak.
Release Jang Gwang Cheol who is being detained...
at Namburo Police Station.
Immediately deport him back to his country...
without conditions.
Could you be more specific about your emergency?
If you don't,
we will kill a police officer.
Keep this in mind.
Until you release Jang Gwang Cheol,
you will lose one officer every day.
And this is...
the first present for you.
Hello?
Are you feeling all right?
Yes, I'm fine.
Can you prescribe me something stronger than methadone?
It doesn't help even when I take several pills.
If you depend on it, your body won't withstand it.
How're the tremors in your hands?
I don't have them anymore.
Has any of your memories returned recently?
Okay. You don't have to tell me if you don't want to.
But please remember this.
The facts stored in your brain...
are the combination of your memories and emotions.
But your case is unusual.
Your memories are completely lost, but you still remember the emotions.
Anger, vengeance, and sadness are still there.
But you have no idea where these emotions are coming from.
The power of emotions is stronger than memories.
You should keep your mind clear...
so your memories won't be swept by your emotions.
The power of emotions is stronger than memories...
Are you trying to say my memories...
can change according to my emotions?
That's right.
Memories aren't as solid as you think.
They're more like soft clay.
That means their shape can easily be changed.
Yes. What is it?
Where are you?
I think you have to come to the office right now.
(National Intelligence Service)
Follow me. The deputy commissioner wants to see us.
Refuse it.
Whatever the deputy commissioner wants you to do, refuse it.
This isn't something you can handle in your state.
Keep that in mind. I'm warning you.
Who's the IO at Daehan Daily?
Tell the IO to remove the article now.
(An intelligence officer who gathers domestic intelligence.)
Call him.
Is he on the line?
Thank you. You may leave.
My apologies...
for summoning you like this. I should've called you earlier.
We'll talk later. Please take a seat.
Yes, ma'am.
You must have noticed it already...
the agency is having a bit of trouble.
We all know each other well so I'll get to the point.
Put it on the screen.
(Jang Gwang Cheol)
Can you recognize who it is?
His real name isn't Jang Gwang Cheol but Choi Gwang Cheol.
He wasn't born in Yanji City, China. He was born in Vladivostok.
He was born to an ethnic Korean father and a Russian mother.
He killed his father with his bare hands as a teenager.
Apparently, he changed his surname after that.
He got into the Russian mafia in the Far East.
He joined Samhwa Gang in Yanji City then got in Huayang Gang.
The boss of Huayang Gang trusts him the most.
He's second-in-command of the gang.
Director Kang.
Three days ago,
the police arrested him while he was in our country.
He's in police custody right now.
But something came up.
Release Jang Gwang Cheol who is being detained...
at Namburo Police Station.
Immediately deport him back to his country without conditions.
If you don't, we will kill a police officer.
Keep this in mind.
Until you release Jang Gwang Cheol, you will lose one officer every day.
And this is the first present...
to you.
It's the voice of Officer Kim Jin Ho from Yoocheon police substation.
They captured Officer Kim when he was on patrol...
and forced him to make the call.
And as they warned us, they killed Officer Kim.
He was stabbed in his neck, chest, and stomach.
We found more than 30 stab wounds on his body.
Jang Gwang Cheol is in our custody but he's not saying anything.
It's getting closer to the time that they warned.
Not only the police but our agency is...
I know. We're panicking.
Because he's someone we've never dealt with before.
This is drastic even for Huayang Gang.
It's highly possible Jang Gwang Cheol has...
an important piece of information that can't be exposed.
So what is that piece of information?
Only two things matter to them.
It's either related to their interests...
or related to their boss Hwang Mo Sool.
I'm sure it's related to either of them.
Ma'am, that's groundless speculation.
Huayang Gang is like a predator in their world.
Our government authority isn't as powerful as China's.
So I don't think we can deal with them...
through a legal process.
So?
First, we need to find out what's in Jang Gwang Cheol's head.
And when we do,
we'll be able to turn the tide of this fight.
I want to interrogate Jang Gwang Cheol. Let me do it.
No.
I can't allow that.
- Your personal agenda... - Yes, you can do it.
Interrogate him yourself.
Ma'am, this isn't what we've discussed.
He can't be sent to the field in his state.
Do you have any other suggestions?
Which one of us do you think can deal with them?
We don't have time to sit and chat like this.
- Chief Ha. - Yes, ma'am.
Take him to the police station right now.
And as for the interrogation,
let him do it.
Why aren't you answering me?
Yes, ma'am.
If there's no other suggestion, let's end the meeting.
Han Ji Hyuk!
You little son of a gun.
Did you think I was joking? I told you to refuse it.
Do you think I don't know you have other intentions?
Maybe you can't grasp the situation because the boss favors you.
This might cost both of our jobs in an instant.
So what you're about to do?
You need to stop it here. Okay?
- That's odd. - What?
The one who killed three agents and threw our agency in confusion...
appeared right before our eyes.
You look as if you're fine with it.
Chief Ha, you should be up against them, not me,
at least in this moment.
Do you think you're such a hot shot?
Let's wait and see how long you can keep your calm.
Three, two, one.
The end. Let's go home.
Great work today.
- Let's go home. - Time to leave.
Aren't you leaving?
I have nothing else to do in particular.
And Ji Hyuk isn't back either.
Goodness, what a loyal partner.
So what? Nobody cares.
- Keep it up. - Yes, goodbye.
Hyo Eun.
I'm so sorry,
but may I take a look at your old case files?
It's my first time working in the field, so I wanted to study.
Why didn't you ask me sooner?
I'm sorry.
(Kind police for our citizens)
Please don't mind him.
He just became sensitive...
because his colleagues were killed.
This way, please.
He refused to eat ever since he got here,
and he won't say a thing.
We've been through our highs and lows,
but we've never met anyone as tenacious as him.
What's your plan?
- We'll go in... - No, I'll go in alone.
Please turn off all CCTVs in there.
Well, we have rules to follow too.
We'll be responsible for everything that happens from now on.
So please proceed.
And remove his cuffs too.
- His handcuffs? - Hey, Ji Hyuk.
Hey, Jang Gwang Cheol.
No, your real name is Choi Gwang Cheol.
What's with that guy?
Your henchmen killed a police officer to save you.
I know this isn't the mainland, but it's still excessive.
Why do you take things this far?
All right, we have plenty of time.
You have quite a history.
You've been in and out of Russia Federal Prison,
And you've spent a few years in Shenyang Prison.
I hear people in your field tattoo your history.
Right?
Let me find out what your past is like.
At first, you started as a petty pickpocket.
Then you came of age in prison.
So you started off as nothing but a petty thief?
I'm a little disappointed.
Most clever people learn to avoid serving time.
You must've been addicted for a while.
Is that why you've been breaking out in cold sweat?
Because of your withdrawal?
If you haven't served time for that, you must've been careful,
unlike how you look.
And you even served time for rape?
And your victim was...
a man.
Hey, just out of curiosity.
Did your sexual preference change after serving in prison for long?
Or...
is it because of what your dad did when you were young?
You jerk!
Hey, what are you doing?
Hey.
Did you find anything?
(Police)
(This is the second present...)
- Detective Hwang. - Yes?
I looked everywhere, but I can't find it.
What can't you find? What is it?
His hand. It looks like a hatchet was used.
My gosh.
(Quick Delivery)
(Make It Happen Quick Delivery)
(Police Station)
Man.
You know what?
A wild dog...
sometimes hunts down its prey even though it won't eat it.
How would I know why it does that?
He finally began to speak.
Chief Ha.
You need to come here.
What is it?
Well, it's...
I lived in a border town called Kraskino as a kid.
It was freezing in winter,
so it'd usually snow up to here.
One day, I woke up...
and found dozens of sheep and goats...
we kept in that town completely annihilated.
We came to found out that the day before,
officers in border control in a nearby mountain...
burned a wild dog's cubs for fun.
The mother wild dog who lost its babies...
came down into the town at night and killed all the animals.
Now.
Listen up.
A wild dog...
never kills without a reason.
It's just that idiots like you have no idea what the reason is.
You still don't get it?
You aren't in my league.
You stupid half-wits.
The second victim was just found in your jurisdiction.
It looks like this belonged to the victim.
(Murder Scene of Director Kim Dong Hwan)
Starting now,
if you want to talk,
tap on the floor...
because you won't be able to speak no matter how hard you try.
Got it?
Don't move.
(Interrogation Room)
Hey.
Han Ji Hyuk! Open up.
Han Ji Hyuk.
Open the door now. Hey!
What is it that you know?
Ji Hyuk. Have you gone mad?
What do you think you're doing?
You scumbag.
You still don't get why...
I'm here?
Listen to me.
You are a dead man now.
Han Ji Hyuk.
What is it?
What made you go berserk like that?
(National Police Agency)
Are you sure you've never met the guy before?
It looked like he knew something about you.
Sir, we must get going now.
I need to head over to the scene now.
So you will meet with the deputy commissioner tomorrow...
and tell her yourself that you want to be taken off this case. Got it?
Oh, right. I almost forgot.
Some guys were with Jang Gwang Cheol when he was arrested.
We need to make a report.
So go and check on them before you head back to the agency.
Let me warn you.
Don't lay a finger on them.
(National Police Agency)
(National Intelligence Service)
You startled me!
Is that you, Je Yi?
What are you doing here at this hour?
I could ask you the same thing.
Goodness.
Gosh.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
It's a surprise to see you working late.
Hey, don't even start.
I haven't been home for two days.
I'm dying here.
What is it? What's the case?
We got a damaged cell phone recently.
And the higher-ups have been on our backs...
to restore the data on the phone.
But you seem better now.
What is this? I guess you belong in the field.
As if.
I haven't even been out on the field yet.
Oh, my.
The team leader said you can come back anytime.
You'll have your position back in no time.
Well, it's nice to hear that even if it's an empty offer.
It's not an empty offer.
The team leader keeps comparing me to you.
- You're in every conversation. - Fine.
Let's talk once things die down.
- Anyway, I'll call you after this. - Sure.
- Okay? Goodnight. - Okay.
Je Yi.
Hey, didn't you tell me...
your new partner was pretty famous in the Foreign Intelligence Bureau?
- What was his name? - You mean Han Ji Hyuk?
Yes. That's him.
I'm not sure if I should be telling you this.
You know, it's the cell phone I mentioned earlier.
I found something on that phone.
What is it?
I interrogated him.
But I don't think he knows anything.
He's still wet behind his ears, but he's got a nasty temper.
He's waiting for his boss,
so he won't even eat before his boss is released.
Who's that?
Oh, him? He's not in the gang.
He said he came to Korea three years ago from Jilin.
A while ago, he was introduced to this job by his hometown friend.
He got paid to drive them around and be their guide.
So you got paid to be their driver?
Well, every little bit helps.
Do you remember anything?
Please eat.
It's all right. Please have your food.
Did Jang Gwang Cheol tell you anything about the boss or revenge?
Please call this number if you remember anything.
Please call me.
- Did you talk to him? - Yes.
- Quiet down. - I'm a model citizen.
- This is absurd. - Just let us do this.
- Come on. - The three of you, stop talking.
- Come on, tell them to come. - What?
What's going on?
They came to turn themselves in for staying in Korea illegally.
They have been coming in one at a time to give us a hard time.
We've already been getting calls from our district.
It's already hectic as it is.
- Come on. - I'm a model citizen. Seriously.
By the way, about the incident in the interrogation room...
I'll make sure they know you had nothing to do with this.
Thank you.
(Missed calls from Yoo Je Yi)
(Yoo Je Yi)
Sir, this is Yoo Je Yi.
I've been calling you.
I saw. What's this about?
It's just that there's something you should know.
I just ran into one of my colleagues I used to work with.
A few days ago, the Foreign Intelligence Bureau...
arrested members of a drug cartel from China...
and found a damaged cell phone.
And my colleague is in charge of restoring the data from it.
He found something from the phone and sent me the file.
Okay. What is that?
Wait.
I just sent you the file.
(Messages)
A video of you, taken at Incheon Port Authority,
went viral as you probably know.
I think the photo was captured in that video.
That means the owner of the phone knew who you were.
Any ideas who that might be?
Are you sure you've never met the guy before?
It looked like he knew something about you.
You are a dead man now.
Han Ji Hyuk.
(National Intelligence Service, Confidential)
When did you come to Korea?
Answer my question.
(Police Service Charter)
Answer me.
You punk! What are you looking at?
Hey! Stop them!
- Hey! - You jerk!
- Stop it! - Hey!
(Attached Photo 1: Photographic evidence of target removal)
- Hwang Young? - What?
The mother wild dog who lost its babies...
came down into the town at night and killed all the animals.
So what is that piece of information?
Only two things matter to them.
It's either related to their interests...
or related to their boss Hwang Mo Sool.
(Attached Photo 1: Photographic evidence of target removal)
- Hey, you punk! - What's going on?
(Generator)
(Chief Ha Dong Kyun)
I won't repeat myself.
If you don't want to see him die in front of you,
open the door.
Lieutenant Kim, hurry!
Hey, Gwang Cheol.
The mother wild dog who lost its babies...
came down into the town at night and killed all the animals.
Gosh, darn it.
The problem is always someone running their mouth.
Your mouth!
Darn it!
(Restricted Number)
Hey.
I've been looking everywhere for you, Han Ji Hyuk.
Wait for me.
I'll come and find you soon.
Yes.
Lee Choon Gil.
It was him.
THE VEIL
I'm taking my hands off this case as of today.
Don't you want to find out...
the next move he'll make?
Let me be a part of what you're about to do.
Don't get too close to him.
He said the entire nation will be in shock very soon.
This is pure insanity.
You were going to fight them without bracing yourself?
I'm headed there now.
Come out now. Hurry.
Do you still think there's hope?