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Early winter, 2005

Another bottle, please.

I'm sorry.

Where's my drink?

Ma'am, where's the remote?

Drop the knife!

Drop it, you fuck!

Please... don't let him kill me...

Her blood is on your hand now.

Ma'am!

Towel!

Stop, you fuck!

Motherfucker!

Stop!

Put your fucking hands in the air!

That's enough.

Turn around!

On your knees!

Hands on your back!

I'll... kill you...

You're scared, aren't you?

You killed her too, didn't you?

What did you do?

Answer me, motherfucker!

I should slit your mother's throat next.

No, not yet.

I have big plans for you later.

15 years ago,

after killing 10 women,

the suspect disappeared into this dark alley.

His statute of limitations expires today.

We met up with the lead detective on the case, Lt. Choi Hyung-gu.

Sir, how about a word to the suspect, who may be watching now?

There's one thing I want to tell you.

Please stay alive.

Korean dicks are just glorified, low-level hoodlums.

I was watching that.

Huh?

Buddy!

How dare you switch the channel when I'm on it!

Lt. Choi, please leave.

I can't see you this way anymore.

Go.

Please.

Hey, Hyun-sik.

Do you remember how many titles I defended?

Yeah, 6 Asian titles.

I wanted to win the World Championship and place the belt on mom's grave.

Hyun-sik, are you home now?

Let's talk in person.

I was pretty much an orphan after what happened to mom.

You treated me like your real brother.

I won't forget it.

Hyun-sik!

Jung Hyun-sik!

Hyun-sik!

What are you doing up there?!

How'd your mom feel if she saw you like this in heaven?

You have to see him suffer and die!

You can do this after that!

I know how you feel, so come down and let's talk.

Hyung-gu, I'm sorry...

Hyun-sik!

Jung Hyun-sik, 1973-2005

CONFESSION OF MURDER

2 years later, late autumn, 2007

Hyung-gu! You got a call!

Answer your phone!

Still dead of the night!

What? What time is it, mom?

I'm sick and tired of your drunken stupor!

Answer it!

Gwang-su, I told you I help mom on weekends.

New cases can wait until Monday!

Help me with what? You do nothing but sleep!

When did I not help? What?

Turn what on?

Lee Doo-suk, the author of 'Confession of Murder',

revealed that he is the killer of an unsolved serial killing case

that shook the nation 17 years ago.

The press conference is already heating up due to the fact that the writer confessed

after the expiration of the statute of limitations.

Lee Doo-suk is stepping in now.

Thank you everyone for coming to the launching press conference.

This book was written to sincerely repent for his crimes,

so please refrain from any offensive questions.

Yes?

What's the point of confessing after evading formal investigation

and committing the perfect murder?

'The point of confessing'...

It may be hard to believe...

but I'd say it's out of guilt.

And I wish others would share my guilt.

Guilt trip after all these years?

What a load of shit.

Can you let him continue?

Let's hear him out.

Mr. Lee!

As you can see, you'll be criticized and chastised mercilessly.

Are you afraid of anything?

My confession will bring immediate chaos,

but I hope these ghastly cases do not occur through this book.

You're a very handsome man.

How do you take care of your skin?

That's the best you can do?

We shouldn't allow female reporters to question.

Is there proof that you're the real killer?

You'll find sufficient descriptions of the murders in the book.

And Lt. Choi!

I guess he's not here today.

I'm sorry... for what I did to you.

Honey, isn't he talking about you?

The bullet that Lt. Choi fired is still inside me.

This is an x-ray of the slug.

Can you show us your bullet wound?

It'll be distributed nationally tomorrow,

and online reservation starts midnight today.

We wish for your glowing endorsement.

The site is overloaded. Please try again later.

Shit, I was gonna read for a change...

Can you give us a comment?

Tell us how you feel! Mr. Lee!

How do you feel?

Will you give me some room?!

Mr. Lee, why don't you repent tomorrow when it's sunny?

Did you pick today because of the rain?

Let's just do this tomorrow!

Give me that umbrella!

This is mine!

Doctor! Doctor! How do you feel?!

How do you feel?!

A comment, please!

Please accept... my apology...

Snap it!

Mr. Lee! How do you feel now? One comment please!

Mr. Lee Doo-suk! Will you repent to the remaining families of the victims too?

I'm stunned...

So he's the real killer,

but no way to lock him up.

You sure about that?

Will you take responsibility for it?

I don't even co-sign for my dad. Why would I do that?

I'm just saying.

Idiot...

Don't you agree? You were there too.

A fraud can't be this vivid with the details. It's bulletproof.

Bulletproof? Nothing's ever without holes.

You're talking about the last missing case.

That's probably not his work.

I thought this was a violent crime unit.

When did it become a library? It looks nice!

Well, isn't this the tragic hero, Mr. Choi?

What's with you?

You're a celebrity now, fucker.

In any case, is that bastard Lee the real deal?

So what if he is? We can't even lock him up anymore.

Lee Doo-suk may not be the killer, idiot!

Look at his face.

Does he look like a killer?

Don't you smell something fishy? Come on, sniff!

I think I smell Chinese, sir.

Your meal's here!

Did you wait for the cue?

How could you eat Chinese at a time like this?

You can't figure out what's what with an empty stomach, goddammit!

What did you just say, asshole?!

So we starve until the job's done?

It's not like we can afford anything other than Chinese anyway.

You're crawling up my ass lately.

I'd fire you, if you weren't my Academy junior...

I'm hungry.

Order us some too!

Yo Chink, let's make another drop.

3 noodles and plenty of radish.

You slutty whores, get your own fucking radish!

Look at this fucking asshole.

I'll...

Hey!

What a fucking horror case.

Lt. Choi! Lee Doo-suk wishes to formally offer his apology.

Out! Everyone out!

This is a police station, not a street market!

400,000 copies sold in 3 days.

As the former officer in charge, what's your opinion on the matter?

Could we do this after lunch?

Is he referring to you when he said 'someone will feel the guilt'?

Get out!

Get out now!

Goddammit!

Let me eat in peace!

Please tell us!

Everyone out!

It's Lee Doo-suk!

Please step out of the way!

Mr. Lee!

What are you up to?

It's been a while, Lieutenant.

Get that hand out of my face.

Is this your entourage?

Not so happy to see me after all these years?

Come on, smile for the camera.

Shut your fucking trap!

Same old foul mouth.

Holy shit! Is he nuts?!

Move aside!

Yo Lee, have you eaten yet?

What?

Eat this shit, motherfucker!

Have some more!

Hey! Give me the gun!

Mr. Kang Do-hyuk.

Who are you?

Welcome back.

'Amateur HQ' sign would complete the look.

I'll be with you!

My bladder's about to burst.

Should I piss in my pants?

Shit!

You, you're Kang-sook?

Get your pants up.

That brat, not a shred of shame!

This is all there is to the victims' families?

After inquiring around,

only a few of us will get involved in this matter.

Forget it.

But madame, do we have to get involved ourselves?

Aren't there some shady men you can hire?

Look! A white snake!

Do-hyuk's here!

You've grown old.

Want a bowl of snake soup?

Drop this nonsense and sit down!

Couldn't assemble a worse group even if I tried.

'Confession of Murder' is breaking bestseller records.

He's so radiant.

You gotta be beautiful even to commit crimes nowadays.

It's his willingness to repent that makes him attractive.

Why don't you join his fan club then?

Fan club? I'm too old for that... but I should try.

Are we celebrating his stint on our show?

Station chief, we were able to get Lee...

So did you get the Lieutenant or not?!

Sir, I think we need to rethink about Choi.

The last outburst is reason enough...

If we put them in the same room during a live show,

we can't predict what he'll do.

Get them, whatever it takes! Or clear out your desks!

Chief, it's not that...

He could shoot him dead on the air!

Producer Park,

if he kills on live television,

it'll be an exclusive, a major one!

Get Choi!

What did he whisper before you stuffed his face?

He asked me to do it.

Look how well he manipulates the media.

He comes off as a saint.

I'm using the media too!

Sure, you're giving them plenty to write about.

Idiot...

By the way, my spidey senses are tingling.

I think he has an ulterior motive.

Repent, clean up his image and start a business.

Like those celebrities.

Stop your yapping.

You got a call.

Hello?

Yes, this is he.

What debate?

How do you control the media so well?

It was so clever to repent to the doctor.

One clean slap!

If you went to those other hicks,

they'd have tried anything to get a piece of the pie!

And what a brilliant idea to seek Choi!

You planned this all, didn't you?

So smart.

You already know what'll happen at the debate, right?

No, thank you.

It's too early to celebrate.

You don't smoke, nor drink.

You take care of yourself too much.

Is this funny?

That a killer is taking care of himself?

Is it?

No, it looks good...

You're a celebrity now. You must maintain your image.

Should I reserve a skin clinic?

Fuck that shit!

Kidnap?

I'll do it myself. Just sit back and have some ice cream.

Load of shit.

If you kill him before I find out where my daughter is buried,

I will kill you myself.

Kill me?

You will?

Are we your pawns?

Why should I risk my life for your daughter?!

Hey!

Go. Do your own thing.

What did I tell you?

We don't need village idiots who get locked up.

What did you say?!

Do you know why I was locked up?

I was out looking for this Lee fucker,

and I stabbed the wrong bastard in the stomach!

Whenever I saw someone similar,

I went after him with a knife in my hand!

Do you know what I wish for the most?

I pray to God to let me kill him with my own hands!

And now that he's out, you get together for a tea party?!

You make me sick!

Sick? Does it look like we're having a ball?

Does it?

You're not the only one in pain.

Every night in my dreams,

the scream of my dying child

echoes in my head.

He doesn't deserve an easy death.

I want to cut off his limbs and watch him tremble in pain

and beg for his life.

That reason alone kept me alive.

I know how you feel, sir.

And I know you're suffering too.

But won't you let me remove that scar?

This is like a trophy for a detective.

And how dare I remove the scar he gave me?

I know what you're going through, but don't torture yourself.

'Confession of Murder' Book Signing

What's your name?

It's me. Don't you recognize me?

Your name is...

Choi Hyung-gu, motherfucker!

Look how popular you are, shitface.

Look at this line-up. Breaking the bank?

Let go of me, you fucks!

Why are you here, Lieutenant?

I'm here on a government duty.

Check out this tough guy.

I should get your autograph instead.

How does it feel to work for him?

Licking his asshole for a buck, huh?

Sell a ton, motherfucker!

His security detail and cops are always at official events.

What else does he do?

He rents out the entire swimming pool at Ecograd Hotel for 30 minutes.

The entire pool?

Being in public would compromise his safety.

He's got money to burn, and it's good publicity for the hotel.

He killed our ladies for a dip in their blood, huh?

But wouldn't he have his bodyguards at the pool?

Sure, but they won't swim alongside.

So, what do you want to do?

The plan starts with you.

Sir! What is it?

Sir! Sir!

Sir!

Are you all right?

Call 119 now!

Snap out of it!

How long since the bite?

About 5 minutes.

Will he be okay?

Yes, he'll be okay with this antidote.

Help us lift him.

Which district are you from?

Yongsan district.

We're from Yongsan.

I think there was a miscommunication.

Clearly there was a mistake, and say hello to my knife!

One of you will die by this knife! Get back!

I'll hold them back! Get going!

Daddy, just go!

We can't leave him!

He can take care of his own ass!

Get back!

Get them!

Eat this!

Stop!

Give me your hand!

Come on!

Hit the brake!

Sir, get in!

Why the hell did they kidnap him on my turf?

Have you traced his location?

His security detail's on them.

They're southbound from Sinlim.

Sir, where are you now?

I'm right on them!

It's not mom...

Pumpkin, it's all right.

Tell me she's okay.

Mom's fine.

Lt. Choi's on your tail!

Choi?

What just happened?!

Don't you see he's onto us?! Step on it, old man!

OK!

Step on it!

I'm stepping on it!

Why doesn't it go any faster?!

Shut up!

Do something!

Will you shut up?!

He's gonna get us this way!

Oh, jeez!

We can't get caught!

Shit!

Stop the car!

Huh?

Shit, what do we do?

What are you doing?!

I'll kill you!

Crazy fuckers!

Give me your hand!

I don't believe this!

Grab my hand!

Smash him!

Shit, get close!

Fucker!

Watch out!

Are you fucking nuts?!

Stop the car!

Stop!

Hey, fucker!

Dying!

Pull!

Slow down!

Daddy, stop!

Pumpkin, are you all right?!

Get off of me!

What are you up to?!

Just watch!

Eat this, you fucks!

Goddammit!

I'm serious.

It happened so fast we couldn't do anything.

Answer me straight, baldie!

How could there be snakes in a hotel pool?!

I'm serious, sir! He was bitten, and we called 119.

And they showed up as if they were on standby?

That's right.

Fuck...

They really planned this out.

Lt. Choi!

You can't come in here!

Let's get out of here!

Lt. Choi, a word, please!

Have you identified the abductors?

Lt. Choi, a word, please!

Kang-sook and her dad live in the mountain, so no fixed address.

Do-hyuk was released 2 days ago and won't be easy to track.

Should I look into their cells?

They're not stupid enough to use their own cells!

Wait, can a 119 call be intercepted?

Oh!

That's probably impossible.

I'm heading home for a bit.

Look into how one might rent an ambulance.

Sure.

According to the rumors,

the abductors are the victims' families. Is this true?

Don't draw your own conclusions!

Do you think he saw us?

He's not deaf, dumb and blind!

We were all over his car.

So it's not the victims' families?

Are you all having fun?

Are you?!

Go away!

Could you use gentle words on TV?

Will you turn that off?

That temper of yours...

Hyung-gu...

how about we get rid of the car wash and start a coffee shop?

Stop talking nonsense and help me put this on.

I hear the women love running coffee shops nowadays.

Start a coffee shop with your retirement money,

find a wife and live happily ever after!

You know I make tasty coffee, right?

Oh, mom...

Women don't drink old-fashioned coffee.

They only drink coffee those guys make,

ameripresso or something.

You don't know anything.

Why are you putting that on?!

You're supposed to put this on!

You should have told me!

Do I have to spell it out? Just forget it!

I'm out for a few days, so don't call!

Where did he get that temper?

In light of Lee Doo-suk's abduction,

the bereaved families have turned into suspects...

How about I talk to them instead?

They planned this meticulously. They won't back down so easily.

What did you find out?

I got a hunch, so I looked into special prop vehicles.

Here, Kim... Ong-gu?

Kim Yong-gu.

Someone named Kim Yong-gu outright bought it.

Do you feel the tingle?

Yeah?

Dig further and report back.

Yes, sir!

I went through a lot of trouble to borrow this.

Why do you need this anyway?

Do I have to report that to you?

To me you do!

Dammit, you startled me!

Are you going to Iraq?

Since it's collecting dust, I thought I'd clean my attic with it.

You'll do what?

Give me your car key.

You take me for an asswipe?

You're not an asswipe.

I'll bring Lee in myself!

Kim Yong-gu is a private dick.

His client is Jung Tae-suk, Han Ji-soo's son.

Han Ji-soo?

Woori Seafood's chairman?

Yes, there's Jung's cell number too.

Get Unit 3 to track their location.

His location?

But we need a warrant for that.

It'll take some time.

There is none, asshole!

Detective, I can do that instantly.

One moment, sir. What?

Our specialty is infidelity, precise and immediate solution.

As soon as they enter the motel zone,

we can track their location within one minute!

As soon as they cum, we're all over them.

Happy with your work?

Yes.

Sir, we can track him from here.

Okay, then do it.

What am I supposed to look at?

Got him?

Yes, sir, we got his location now.

Where is he?

He's heading to Osan from Suwon.

Osan? How far away from me?

7km, sir.

Osan IC.

Okay, he's on Osan IC!

Which highway?

23, sir!

How far away?

3km!

What about now?

You're almost on him!

I got him!

Should I send support?

No, stand by!

Sir?

Don't contact anyone until I call you back.

What will you do?

How you're going to use it?

He's... he's waking up!

You son of a bitch!

Wake up!

Snap out of it!

Wake up!

Lee Doo-suk.

Where's my child? Jung Su-yun.

What did you do to her?

Jung Su-yun...

Yes, Jung Su-yun!

Lieutenant...

What did you do to her?!

What did you do?!

What's this?

Blackout?

Does anyone have a cell phone?

Here.

What the hell's going on?

Holy shit!

Don't do that, old man!

Don't just stand there! Get the switch!

Fuck off.

I think something just moved.

What moved?

Are you OK?

What the fuck was that?!

Turn on the light!

I can see you! Don't do anything stupid!

Be quiet!

What have you got?

I'm not lying!

What is it?

Stay calm!

Lee Doo-suk! Where's my daughter?!

Tell me where she is!

Tell me! Where is she?! Please tell me!

Please tell me!

Are you all right?

Who are you?

What's wrong? What do you see?

Who's there?!

Who are you?!

Shut up!

Lee Doo-suk's gone!

Where did he go? Find him!

I got him! I got him!

Let go! That's my leg!

Daddy, over there!

Where?

Goddammit! Stop right there!

No!

That crazy bitch!

Dammit...

I told you we should've killed him!

The abductors were my overzealous fans.

They simply acted out their innocent fantasy,

and I came back in one piece.

So you won't press any charges against your abductors?

That's correct.

I'm the one at fault. How could I blame them?

Will you still attend next week's televised debate?

Of course.

It's not just a promise with the network.

I believe that this program...

Lieutenant!

What the hell happened to my car?!

Did you drive through a shootout?

You got insurance.

That fuck...

He's got the media wrapped around his finger.

...represents my way of apologizing to the public.

Will you really go on TV?

I don't know!

It's nice to cover for the victims' families,

but we got arrest rate to consider too.

Shut the fuck up!

Where is Hyung-gu?!

Choi Hyung-gu! What is that?!

Did you let that happen?

He said he walked out of there.

You said you were gonna bring him!

But he walked out on his own. What was I supposed to do?

Goddammit!

Pumpkin.

Where are you going?

Gonna go fishing. I feel stuffy.

It's chilly now. Don't stay out too long.

Yeah.

Daddy...

Yeah?

Don't worry. Go to sleep.

All right, pumpkin!

Lieutenant, please sit over here.

You imposter, you're a celebrity now?

You're a bit late, Lieutenant.

I'm sorry you wrecked your car because of me.

Thank you for always looking out for me.

You think I got time to kill?

AD, here's the last commercial.

Last commercial!

Please don't doze off. Just stay awake for 100 minutes!

Cue!

Over 3 million copies sold in one month,

estimated profit of $20 million,

serial killer-turned-bestselling author, Lee Doo-suk.

Why is he repenting after causing so much pain?

Welcome to Public Debate.

I am your host, Son Jong-hak.

The success of 'Confession of Murder' is quite startling.

Shall we start the debate with the main factor for its popularity?

Yes, Professor Jung.

That's a simple question to answer.

It's because the author is a serial killer.

Using the expiration of the statute of limitations as a reason to confess with a book,

it's the best marketing strategy, isn't it?

Perhaps he only killed those women,

only to write and market this book.

Sir, your creative liberty is off the charts.

Sure it is.

But this clearly shows an ulterior motive.

With the publishing of the book, the author is raking in

a massive amount of wealth through his crime.

Wait, what evidence do you have to back up this view?

One moment please. Let's clear the air.

As expected, the debate is already heating up.

Ms. Jang, didn't you evaluate him before his book was published?

At the time, Mr. Lee confessed that his heinous crime would deter others

and play a small role in preventing further atrocity.

Just thinking about our session makes me misty-eyed.

He talked about that and cried tears of remorse.

Please compose yourself.

I'm so sorry.

During our pre-interview, Lt. Choi defiantly stated

that Lee Doo-suk is not the real killer.

Do you have any concrete proof?

To his fans' disappointment, he'll be arrested soon

for fraud.

Between 1986 and 1990, 10 women were murdered.

Another went missing in that period,

but her remains are yet to be found.

I am certain that this is also the work of the serial killer,

and this was his final kill.

Answer to his accusation is simple.

I did not commit that last crime.

Or you just don't have access to the information regarding it.

Then do you remember what you said to me

when we met that night?

Well, what did I say?

Unlike you, it wasn't a pleasant night for me.

Don't people rely on

the power of forgetfulness more than memory?

Forgetfulness?

You certainly talk the talk like a con artist.

Did you just say... con artist?

Did I hear that right?

As a human rights lawyer, I find that offensive.

Woman, was I talking to you?

Lt. Choi.

One moment please.

I must apologize.

Let's change the pace and get to the calls.

You're on the air. What is your name and city?

I'm Lee Bong-ryun, and I own a bookstore in Busan.

What is your opinion?

The book is selling like hotcakes,

so I wanted to personally thank Mr. Lee...

You're such a hottie. Thanks for everything.

Speaking of which, how about a book from Mr. Choi too?

Thank you for your comment concerning the need for diverse books

in order to revitalize the publishing industry.

Let's get to the next caller.

You're on the air. What is your name and city?

As a civil figure, could I stay anonymous?

Please call me 'J'.

Yes, of course. What is your opinion?

As a fan of Mr. Lee, I wanted to ask a few things.

Do you know how fast Lt. Choi runs the 100m?

Well...

I'm told that in his prime, he did it in 12 seconds.

You used alleys and roofs during your chase.

You must've avoided straightaways for this reason.

Now that I think about it, I think so.

Also, I read that you performed a judo flip to pin him down.

Do you know judo or other martial arts?

Do I have to be a judo player to use that technique?

No, but I majored judo at College of Physical Education.

But I'm not a muscle head.

I play an instrument too and cook quite well.

I'm sorry. Could you state your opinion please?

Ah, right.

Do you know that the Lieutenant is terrible with time?

He was late today too.

He should really get a good watch.

By the way...

I see it now. You're his fan, not mine.

Mr. Lee.

Yes?

You really don't get it, do you?

No, I really don't know.

This is why I was never caught.

Huh?

J, what do you mean?

Lee Doo-suk, don't put on a show.

What a load of shit...

You don't honestly believe that, do you?

Lt. Choi!

Gwang-su!

Lt. Choi!

Have you tracked him?

I'm working on it. Get me the location now!

Dangsan-dong, #260.

What?!

She's not answering?

Shit!

Sir! How could you tell us that now?!

How was I supposed to know?

I thought she needed some fresh air.

You fed her too much snake!

She's out for blood!

If Lee is not the killer, we're really fucked.

The public is in a state of turmoil. A comment please!

Mr. Lee, how do you respond?

Who could be doing this?

Is the caller the real killer?

Please don't get swayed by a prank caller desperate for attention.

Everyone has the right to speak his mind,

but it should not be a lie.

What the hell happened?!

What's going on?! Someone do something!

Over there!

Take the picture!

I told you I'd slit your mother's throat if you piss me off.

Where's your mother?

Where is he...

Where is this fuck!

Come out, motherfucker!

Come out, you fuck!

Lieutenant!

Come out here!

Lieutenant!

Come out here! Come out, you fuck!

Lieutenant!

What are you doing?!

You're waking up the entire city in the middle of the night!

Mom...

Are you all drunk?

Are you okay?

Why are you sleeping in my room?

I told you my heater's broken!

What's with you? You're not being yourself!

Stay put for a bit.

What's gotten into you all of a sudden?

Gwang-su...

Yes, sir?

Stay with my mom for a moment.

Sir?

Where are you going?

Hyung-gu!

Watch the road!

I'll take it out.

Goddammit!

What did you dress me up for?

You're gonna kill me anyway.

Please, let me hear his voice one last time...

Violent Crimes. Hello? Hello?

Why did you hit the victim then?!

Detective, I'm the victim here!

Hello? What do you want?

Please don't kill me...

I... want to live...

Violent Crimes. Hello? Hello?

Why did you hit the victim then?!

Detective, I'm the victim here!

Hello? What do you want?

Why did you hit the victim...

Detective, I'm the victim here!

Hello? What do you...

Detective, I'm the victim here!

I want to live...

Violent Crimes. Hello? Hello?

Why did you hit the victim then?!

Detective, I'm the victim here!

Hello? What do you want?

Gwang-su.

Yes?

Call a press conference.

Find anything?

Tell them I got a major scoop.

What's that?

Let's put on a show too.

This is a knife that was sent in by J, who claims to be the real killer.

After analyzing the blood on it, NIS confirmed that it matches my own.

Then are you confirming that J is the real serial killer?

So Lee Doo-suk is an impostor?

We cannot draw a clear conclusion right now.

The slug in his shoulder matches the type that I used at the time,

and while his lack of knowledge on the final case is questionable,

the details he wrote in the book are so accurate

that only the killer could've written it.

So who's the real killer then?

That is all for now.

What the hell...

So, they don't know who the real killer is.

Considering that J sent in the actual knife, could he be the real thing?

Of course not. Don't forget that Lee wrote the book.

He couldn't have written it without being there.

All right!

Let's get to the next round!

We get all three of them in the debate.

We can get Choi and Lee to the table,

but there's no way to get J.

You're getting paid to find a way.

Producer Park, get the exclusive.

But we don't even know J's number...

Then put out an ad.

You're not even trying to do your job!

Is the knife the most decisive evidence?

Hello?

Does this mean J is the real killer?

Treat those reporters with some respect.

Who the hell is this?

Don't you recognize my voice?

Buddy! Can't you see the red light?!

I'm sorry.

Who the fuck is this?

Your mom was working alone today.

Why don't you help for once?!

You son of a...!

Keep them out!

Yes, Lieutenant.

Who did you just talk to?

There are many people here.

You call yourself a cop?!

What crawled up his ass?

These were taken by my bodyguard during my abduction.

The knife is missing, while the cash is intact.

It looks like an elaborate ploy

to take credit as the serial killer by stealing my evidence.

I don't know who this J is, but he sure is an amateur.

I will provide further detail at a press conference tomorrow.

How long are you gonna let Lee run wild like that?

Feeling cocky because of a security detail at the car wash?

I should've slit her throat when I had the chance.

Who the fuck are you?

Really? You still don't know?

"I'm the real killer. Help me convince the world."

Is that why you called?

Of course, you're my ace in the hole.

That's why I let you live. You forgot?

Are you getting worked up?

The killer I chased was a calm fucker.

Why do you insist Jung Su-yun's dead?

Hello?

What?

Are you serious?

Could you tell us how you feel now?

Are the hospital staff treating you well?

You claim that J stole your knife from your room. Is this true?

Yes! I think he went after the rights to my identity,

but he couldn't be any more wrong.

Today, I plan to donate the entire $21 million that I earned

through the sale of my book to the victims' families

in whose lives I caused so much pain.

What a fucking load of shit!

Who's gonna clean that mess?!

And I do not wish to press charges

against the woman who attacked me.

Looks like my baby will be released.

Did he really... repent for what he did?

Maybe... It doesn't look like a simple publicity stunt.

It's all due to my past crimes...

He's not trying to get rich off the book.

He'll definitely open a restaurant soon.

But what kind? Sushi? Or barbecue?

Ah, steak house! It's perfect!

Lee Doo-suk Steak House. Can't you feel it? No?

What? Is that true?

What? Where?

Live broadcast? Now?

Are you hoping to get into politics?

Pretending to be humble by taking credit for my work.

Let me make a suggestion.

Idiot cop, great actor, and I.

How about a three-way chat? On national television.

Mr. Lee, it'll be a good chance for you to prove your claim.

Will you accept?

Do you accept the mediation?

He's an interesting character.

Sure, I'll accept.

J! Give us your number!

Under me is the evidence that'll prove that I'm the real killer.

I'll forward the location 3 hours before the debate.

What are you...

Why are you writing on the tree?

Hey you! What're you doing?

Comply to all his requests, and put 10 guards on him.

Can't let anything happen to him.

Do-hyuk will go undercover as the TV crew.

You'll disguise as a forklift operator

and pretend to install blockades with me at the station.

What about her?

I'll be in the audience.

What, gonna clap and cheer?

If you allow me, once he's verified,

I would like to kill him myself.

Seriously?

You won't find your daughter's body then.

I will bury her...

in my heart.

Sir...

What's this?

Today is the day of Public Debate that will get to the bottom of this mystery.

The debate will determine who the real killer of a cold case is.

Lt. Choi, who was in charge of the investigation,

as well as the author of confessional 'Confession of Murder', Lee Doo-suk,

and J, who sent in never-before-seen evidence,

will all attend in person to uncover the truth once and for all.

Choi, one of them is the real killer, so don't lose him!

I don't care if it's a live broadcast. I'll take full responsibility.

Lee Doo-suk is the real killer! Real killer! Real killer!

J is an impostor! Impostor! Impostor!

Why is that witch here?

Everyone get ready!

Since J isn't here yet, we'll start with the victims' families.

Stand by!

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Cue!

Welcome to Public Debate. I am your host, Son Jong-hak.

Today, we will find out once and for all who the real serial killer is

by talking to Lee Doo-suk, Lt. Choi Hyung-gu and J,

who claims that Lee is taking credit for his crimes.

We've received word from J that he's almost at the station.

We apologize on his behalf for his absence.

We'll start the debate with Dr. Kim Joon-bum,

the representative of the victims' families.

What are you waiting for?

Get him the mike!

I haven't yet let my deceased daughter out of my mind and heart.

Producer Park, J is at the back entrance.

Then dispatch the cams to the back!

Knowing the real killer would...

One moment.

Ladies and gentlemen, J has just arrived.

We have the footage now.

J is approaching the studio.

Get out! Get out!

The mask is very striking.

Okay, he's here.

J is him...

J will be arriving shortly.

This way. Please sit over there.

Please be quiet for a moment.

Mr. J,

as you're here to prove your identity,

will you comply to the request to remove your mask?

J has finally revealed his face to the world.

Lt. Choi, how do you feel?

Is Jung Su-yun alive?

You'll find that out soon.

It's true that I killed 10 women,

so perhaps J killed Ms. Jung.

The truth will be revealed soon.

Sir, I think that's J's signal.

OK!

We're ready to connect to the off-site feed!

As per J's request, we have crew standing by.

Let's connect to them now.

Remote feed, cue!

We are at a hill near Ansan.

We received a report that Ms. Jung Su-yun,

the 11th victim of the serial killing, is buried here,

and have begun the excavation.

As you see behind me...

Looks like we found something.

We finally see a glimpse of the remains.

After 17 long years,

she can finally rest peacefully.

You're watching the live excavation of Jung Su-yun.

She was wearing a white coat at the time of her abduction.

You fucking!

Take this.

I believe in you.

Friendship is your support.

Orion Chocopie

That J bastard must be the real killer!

No, don't give up hope!

Test, test.

Don't lose faith in Lee!

Don't lose faith!

J must've killed just her, and Lee killed the rest!

Lieutenant, don't get so emotional.

Let's be rational about this.

You're making it look like he's the real thing.

Everyone, please calm down.

We're back in 4 and a half minutes.

Step off the stage, please!

What are you doing?!

Who said to interrupt the show?!

We almost allowed profanity on live TV!

This is not on the scale of normal broadcast accidents!

Do you know how much this is costing us?

Chief!

FCC will press charges, and there won't be a show!

If we continue like this, aren't I fucked?

I don't know...

If not you, then who?

Chief said he'll take care of everything.

That bastard...

I'm the station chief.

Clear out your desk!

Fuck this, I'm done!

Producer Park, don't do this!

Let go!

Broadcast is power? Eat your own shit!

Get out!

Lieutenant,

you didn't actually think that she was still alive, right?

You son of a bitch!

Come out!

You're fucking dead!

Out of the way!

Motherfucker!

Do-hyuk, that's enough...

I'm gonna find him and kill him!

More women are being killed because I haven't stopped him yet.

Honey! Look at my face.

Look at me.

Yo! Jung Su-yun!

I'm getting the short end of the stick,

but since you need me so desperately,

I, Choi Hyung-gu, will

marry you!

Can't we live together?

I want to live together!

I never said that.

Sounds nothing like me.

Don't be too hard on yourself.

I got it.

Mom'll be here soon.

What time is it?

It's dead again.

I'll buy you a new watch.

It works great with some care, like me.

Then I need to give you some love too.

Feel better?

Go on in.

There's that smile.

Go on.

Okay, I'm off.

Hello.

Have I not made myself clear?

I thought it'd be dangerous for her to walk home alone.

Being with you is more dangerous.

Shall we? It's almost time.

I can only imagine your shock as you witness this at home.

DNA test must be conducted before we can verify that this is Jung.

Are you kidding?

Do I have to cook the meal and feed it to you too?

Lt. Choi, it's just a matter of time.

Why don't you just come clean now?

Lt. Choi?

Then Mr. Lee,

do you still stand by your statement that you killed 10 women?

I...

Yes, go on.

am not...

the serial killer.

You... are not the serial killer?

Quiet please.

Please be quiet!

This is all very confusing.

Then how were you able to obtain vivid details of the case

that only the real killer would know?

Because I...

did not write it.

Then who wrote the book?

I wrote the book.

What are you saying?

Lee Doo-suk's real name is Jung Hyun-sik.

The first victim was...

my mother.

Wait a moment...

This is Jung Hyun-sik's file.

We researched the victims' families and found out

that the son of the first victim, Jung Hyun-sik,

died in an accident in the year when the statute of limitations expired.

That day, Jung died and Lee was born in his place.

But there's not a trace of similarity between the two.

I can explain that.

I can explain that.

It was the winter of 2005.

We were barely able to stabilize him,

but his face took serious damage that required reconstructive surgery.

So you created Lee with plastic surgery?

It was Choi's suggestion, and Hyun-sik also wanted it.

So Lt. Choi planned this scheme to weed out the real killer?

Even writing a book as part of the plan...

You're a megalomaniac who desires national attention.

So you chose to kill and I became part of your PR stunt.

If someone became famous with that book,

who'd be most jealous of it?

I am so thankful...

I am so thankful

that you bit the bait so willingly.

Lt. Choi, I'm stunned. I underestimated you.

But with me legally off the hook,

why did you go through the trouble?

Oh, is it because of her?

Jung Su-yun?

I needed to catch you!

And ask you

whether she's dead or alive, and where she's buried.

Then I was going to kill you.

But that's not what she would've wanted,

so I'm hesitating now...

What do you mean?

Bring it.

I don't know why you're making a scene.

Just show us already,

and get it over with.

Please let me...

hear his voice one last time.

Violent Crimes. Hello? Hello?

Why did you hit the victim then?!

I know where you're going with this.

You want to stir up public emotion, is that it?

That I'm the devil who mercilessly killed an innocent woman?

It feels even more tragic with your voice in it.

You must be really nervous now...

Shut your trap and listen.

Hello? Hello?

The ballot count for the 14th presidential election is being conducted.

We'll continue shortly.

It is now midnight.

Hello? What do you want?

Speak!

Did you hear it?

The 14th presidential election ballot count.

That was midnight December 19, 1992.

Today is December 18, 2007,

11:46 P.M.

There's still 14 more minutes of the statute of limitations!

Lieutenant!

We became close while living together for 2 years.

She always said,

she wanted you to live on without guilt.

She thought of you

until the moment she was buried.

I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

Please let me live.

I want to live...

I have to live.

There's a reason why I must live.

No, you can't kill me.

I have... your child.

Shut your mouth!

Goddammit, that hurts!

Blood...

I was mindful of her period, but she ended up getting pregnant.

She thought I wouldn't kill her with a child.

But I loathe children more than anything.

Looks like you went all out for her revenge,

but you should've done it before time ran out.

You didn't have to drag me out on TV.

This is so pitiful!

Please lower your gun...

Sir...

It's all over now.

You're right.

I was wrong.

I shouldn't be so pitiful.

Right?

Not in her loving memory...

It's my fault.

But this is the end for us!

No, Lieutenant!

Let go!

Let go of me!

Please calm down!

Su-yun's mother's blood is on your hands now.

Take the other side!

Your mom said to me as she died,

her son would be all alone...

You grew up quite well.

Shut the fuck up!

Shit!

I'll kill you!

Goddammit!

Stop!

Stop right there!

Hold still!

Fuck!

Fucking hell!

Fuck!

Fucking hell!

I'll fucking kill you!

Just load the whole thing!

Underneath!

Crush him!

Key! Give me the key!

Give it back! That's not mine!

Move it!

Goddammit!

No, I'm so fucked...

Are you okay?

Are you alive?

You okay?

I know you...

Lt. Choi, right?

Sir, are you okay?

Are you hurt?

Fuck!

J is seen heading towards Ilsan on a stolen motorcycle.

Where the fuck is he?!

Fucking hell!

Go to hell!

It's all over in 3 minutes, fucker!

I'll fucking kill you!

Lieutenant!

Are you okay?

Come down! Please!

Hold them back!

Block him!

Let go!

Let me go! He has to die!

Let go!

Sorry for making you wait.

Why are you so late?

I'm bogged down with the case. I have to rush back.

What should we eat?

Why don't you just quit now?

Not even a proper dinner with your lover on Christmas eve.

How will you ever marry a cop this way?

I'm starting to understand your mother.

If you do, then breaking up is an option.

My mom bothers you that much?

Come on.

I...

want to...

live with you.

Go on. I gotta run.

Can't even take me home?

It'd be awkward to see your mother.

You're selfish.

Early winter, 2012

Lt. Choi Hyung-gu completed his 5-year sentence

for the murder of a serial killer and was released today.

This case also initiated the process of

extending the statute of limitations to 25 years from 15.

Allow yourself to heal.

Thank you...

Won't you remove... that scar now?

This belongs to Su-yun's husband, Hyung-gu.