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CONDOLENCES

Are you all right?

Gi-jun stopped by.

Nam Gi-jun?

That name takes me back.

So, he's still alive, huh?

But he asked me something strange.

If there is anything he should know about Gi-seok's death.

Given the way his brother died, is that such a strange question?

It seems pretty normal to me.

So I wanted to ask you.

Is there anything I should know about Gi-seok's death?

That's actually something I wanted to ask you.

I heard that Mr. Nam had talked recently about his plans to leave the company

with you, sir.

That must've upset you quite a bit.

Come on, you know how nosy I am.

Find out if it was really done by kids.

Yes, sir.

MERCY FOR NONE

Nam Gi-seok was Juwoon's second-in-command.

He turned it into a legitimate business.

We believe he was running Juwoon Group's gallery

to launder the group's money.

Let's go back in time a bit further.

Juwoon and Bongsan gangs were formed

when Beomyeongdong gang, which once controlled Seoul, split in two.

That gang was led by this guy,

Chairman Oh.

His right-hand men, Lee Ju-woon and Gu Bong-san, staged a coup.

The incident that triggered the coup

was the death of his son, Oh Seung-won.

It's oddly similar to the recent Nam Gi-seok case.

Are you saying that Nam Gi-seok's death, the heir apparent,

could lead to another war?

Aren't you overreacting?

Not even close.

Dozens died when those thugs started a knife fight in the middle of Seoul

just five months before the presidential election.

Do you know how many people in law enforcement were fired over this?

Are we sure those kids acted alone in Nam's case?

Based on the police report, yes.

Forget the police report. Do we know for sure?

I guess…

Everyone leave the room.

Excuse me?

Get out.

No, you stay.

You worked hard to join Special Investigations,

but you're treated like an outsider.

And at home, they act like you don't even exist.

I saw you being turned away at the funeral yesterday.

Are you still keeping tabs on me?

Keeping tabs?

Don't flatter yourself.

I went to the funeral too.

It seems like Chairman Lee isn't what he used to be.

When your father retires,

will you leave prosecution and move to Juwoon Group as their lawyer?

I've never considered that.

Really?

Everyone here seems to think so.

Let's be honest with each other now.

At this rate,

you'll never move further up from here.

But you won't be welcomed at Juwoon Group either. Am I right?

What are you trying to say?

I'm giving you a chance.

A chance to pick whose side you're on and make your way up.

I want you

to handle the Nam Gi-seok case.

Where are you?

Bro, just fucking do whatever that guy says, okay?

He's fine for now.

So tell me.

Who put you up to it?

Okay.

Fuck.

You win.

Hey.

Have you heard of the Graveyard?

Damn, you're freaking old.

There's this chat room called the Graveyard.

They use runaway kids like me to do their dirty work for some dough.

But this time,

a crazy huge deal popped up.

They've never paid that much money before.

I swear I didn't know anything.

They just told me where to go and who to kill.

And it's not like I cared who it was.

You know?

Is that all?

Damn it.

Those assholes from the Graveyard got me a lawyer.

Ask her yourself.

I'll get her here.

STATEMENT JEONG HUI-CHAN

Well done. See?

I told you that you could do it.

Honestly.

And let me be clear.

Don't try to be smart.

In situations like this, just follow the expert's advice. Got it?

Wait, ma'am.

Bye.

Okay.

Yeah, I just got his statement.

I don't think there'll be any issues.

You know how kids are.

They start behaving once they're in custody.

Yeah.

Anyway, send me the remaining balance right away.

He'll be transferred to a detention center next week.

You can finish him then.

Yeah.

Okay, I'm hanging up now.

Okay.

Who are you?

I'm the older brother of Nam Gi-seok, the guy who died.

Are you out of your mind?

You do realize where we are, don't you?

We're at the police station, and I'm a lawyer.

Do you honestly think you can threaten me?

Why?

Did you do something to deserve blackmail?

You know about the Graveyard, right?

Okay, fine. I'll tell you.

So, this Graveyard…

Just like how food delivery apps connect stores with riders,

it connects clients with substitutes.

Do something!

Shut up!

I screwed up.

I need someone to go to prison for me right now.

My mom's candidacy review is next month! Just get someone already!

Yes, I'm on it.

Got it. All right.

Ladies, an urgent one!

"Need a fall guy for the death of a woman in her twenties."

Let's post it.

Let me break it down for you.

Person A commits a crime but doesn't want to go to prison.

B is ready to take the fall for anything if they're paid.

A is the demand, and B is the supply. The Graveyard connects the two.

There's always plenty of demand, but supply is the issue.

But the Graveyard is full of runaway kids who haven't done military service yet.

Hey! It's the Graveyard.

- The Graveyard? - Hang on.

- What is it? - Damn.

I found a match!

Okay.

Going to prison lets them dodge the army and make money.

The charge is attempted sexual assault, but public indecency…

Once the groundwork is laid,

they bring in an expert like me to finish the job

the legit way.

That's all I know, really.

I'm just someone

who gives that company occasional legal advice.

I swear.

If you don't believe me, go ask them yourself.

Seriously.

NCLEAN SIM SEONG-WON, CEO

Remember that shaman I saw? She was right.

She said I'd have great luck this month. And, damn, I'm closing deals overseas.

So damn sweet.

We're going global.

Congratulations, boss.

Don't congratulate me yet, dumbass. We're just getting started.

Are there any updates from Yoon?

She said it's all taken care of.

See? She might be uptight, but she gets the job done.

NCLEAN

Who's that at this hour?

We should talk to Mr. Sim and change the show host.

- It won't work. - You're right.

Sir, may I help you?

We're actually closed…

Go get him.

I'm sorry, sir.

We're closed for the day.

May I ask what brings you here?

Call Sim Seong-won. Tell him to come.

So you're here to see Mr. Sim.

If you don't mind me asking, do you know what we do here?

You know, don't you?

What's going on?

Show him the way out.

Get this jerk out of here.

Damn it!

What about Juwoon Group? Still nothing?

Nothing. It looks like they have concluded it was foul play by the kids.

Still, just to be safe,

shut down the Graveyard for now.

Yes, boss.

HEAD OFFICE RECEPTION

What is it?

Sim Seong-won.

What the fuck is this shit now? Who's this?

It's me, Nam Gi-jun.

You know why I'm calling, right?

I'll be waiting.

How could I forget the most important person?

Holy shit.

Hey, how many guys are at the office right now?

Die!

Fuck!

Boss.

Hey, look who it is!

Gi-jun, my man! It's been so long.

Hey.

You stupid little shit. Get up, you idiot!

Come on.

It's great to see you, Director Nam.

No, that's not right.

What should I call you now?

Mr. Nam Gi-jun?

Gi-jun.

Even if I seem like I'm some kind of a big shot,

nothing's changed since you were around.

They say, "Clean this up." I say, "Yes, sir."

They say, "Cover that up." I say, "Yes, sir."

You know how it works.

I'm just a guy who follows orders.

So you knew the target was Gi-seok.

Says who? Fucking bastards.

I was just following orders, same as always.

I didn't know. I had no idea. Not at first anyway.

But I'd already taken the money. What could I do?

I mean...

there was nothing I could do.

Shit, my legs.

I'm not crazy. If I knew…

I wouldn't have done it.

You got anything else to say?

Listen, Gi-jun.

I mean, Mr. Nam. Let's think logically here.

Why do you think I sent those little brats?

The target was Nam Gi-seok. I'd have sent a pro if I wanted him dead.

Man, I can't believe he actually died.

Who is it?

What?

I said who is it?

Gi-jun, you know that trust is everything in this business.

If word spreads that I gave away a client, my business will be…

If I tell you, you will be in trouble too.

I will be the judge of that.

Gu Jun-mo.

Chairman Gu Bong-san's son. He's the one who ordered the hit.

Now what?

Are you going to war with Bongsan all by yourself?

Really?

Are you sure it was Jun-mo?

Yes, sir. I'm sure.

I'll get everyone ready.

Gu Bong-san.

I'm going to go see him first.

Yes, sir.

Don't you think it's time we pick a side?

Lee Ju-woon is going to kill us.

Maybe it's time to cut Juwoon off for good and team up with Bongsan--

Shut up. You're giving me a headache.

Do you think I pay you to nag me?

I'm trying to think here, so keep it down.

Boss, it's Mr. Kim from Bongsan Group.

Tell him I'm not here.

Did Gi-jun come here last night?

Don't ask me.

Do I have to report every little thing to you?

Gi-seok's hit…

Did Mr. Gu hire you himself?

Yes, he did. Screw it!

I don't give a damn anymore. You guys clean up your own shit.

You're pissing me off.

Step outside.

You fucking asshole.

Can't you see what's going on?

Come on, man.

No need to swear like that.

How much does Gi-jun know?

Don't try to bullshit me, for fuck's sake.

Does Gi-jun know it was Gu Jun-mo who hired you?

What do you expect?

It's Nam Gi-jun we're talking about, all right?

Do you think I had a choice?

Is that all you've got to say, you scumbag?

What about you guys?

Do you think you could've stood up to Nam Gi-jun?

Shit.

I'm going to beat the hell out of that goddamn shaman.

What a nice surprise.

I can't believe you reached out to me first.

When did we start meeting here for drinks?

I guess you didn't call me just for drinks.

Tell me.

What made it possible for us to meet like this?

It's because of the rule we made when Chairman Oh died.

That's right.

"Anyone who messes with the other side must pay the price."

Whoever makes a mess must pay the price,

either with their life

or something of equal value.

For God's sake.

Stop beating around the bush

and get to the point.

Even if it's your son,

there are no exceptions.

Hold on.

What are you talking about?

Do you know what I thought as soon as I heard about Gi-seok?

I thought, "This better not be an attack. It has to be an accident."

"An accident caused by some reckless kids."

Did you not hear me?

What are you talking about?

Your son, Jun-mo, hired Sim Seong-won.

And that's why Gi-jun wrecked NClean last night.

You'll have to take responsibility for what you just said.

Do you think I didn't check the facts?

Do you see now why I brought up the rule?

I get it.

But I hope you haven't forgotten why that rule was made.

If Nam Gi-jun hadn't screwed things up 11 years ago,

we wouldn't have needed that damn rule.

What you just said

is going to be a problem

whether it's true or not.

How dare you threaten my son's life.

If you lay a finger on Jun-mo,

do you think I'll stay quiet?

Fair enough.

Now that you know the truth, you'll have to act.

Or rather, you have no choice but to act.

Either you make your son follow the rule, or you go to war with me.

But, Mr. Gu,

I didn't call you here to talk about us.

I told you. Gi-jun wrecked NClean.

Don't you get it yet?

Don't you see what's coming?

- Sir. - Are they inside?

Let me ask you one last time.

Did you have anything to do with Gi-seok's death?

Nam Gi-jun!

Just answer my question.

You little shit!

Gi-jun.

Your brother's death isn't just your concern.

It concerns Juwoon Group too.

I'll take care of this.

Does that mean

you're going to follow the rule?

You left this line of work.

The rule is none of your business now.

You will follow it, won't you?

Fine.

We'll deal with Sim Seong-won and those brats.

You stay out of it.

That won't be necessary.

I already know…

who was behind it.

You weren't involved,

correct?

I trust you weren't.

In that case,

don't do anything.

Just watch.

Let me make up for what Jun-mo has done.

Just tell me what you want. The casino? The duty-free shop?

Or something else?

You've got to do something.

You can't just let Gi-jun

tear everything apart.

What do you want me to do? Kill him?

If Jun-mo dies…

this relationship is over.

Mark my words.

This will be the last time we drink together.

Take it.

Even if you start building your hotel now,

you won't live to see it.

So why bother building one?

Just take mine instead.

De'Cro Hotel.

I'll give it to you.

Sir--

Hello, sir.

Was it really you?

What?

Did you do it?

Answer me!

How can I answer when I don't know what you're talking about?

Nam Gi-seok.

Did you do it?

Shit!

Yeah.

I did it.

So what?

"So what?"

"So what?"

You asshole!

Wasn't Cha enough? Did you have to take Nam too? Why?

That bastard insulted me

in front of my men.

That's it?

It's not the first time someone insulted you.

You've faced it your entire life. What would one more day matter?

See?

Even my own father

makes me look like a worthless piece of shit!

That's why I'm trying to prove myself!

Why do you need to prove yourself?

If you're incompetent,

does that mean you're not my son?

Jun-mo.

Don't you understand why I'm so angry with you?

If you don't want to get killed by Nam Gi-jun,

don't do anything without asking me first.

Do you understand?

Listen, Ji-ho. Use your hips.

Bam! One, two.

Bam! Try it.

Did you come here to bat?

We only do lessons for kids at this time of day.

Gi-jun.

I went to the funeral.

I thought I should say goodbye to Gi-seok at least.

But I didn't stay long because I didn't want to run into those bastards.

Someone put a hit on Gi-seok, right?

And you know who it is, don't you?

Gi-seok came to see me right before it happened.

Did he say anything?

No, not much.

But I could just tell.

Something was going on.

So now

I need a bat, just like my old one.

Of course. You got it.

It's going to take some time to make it, so…

Here, take this first.

This isn't just anyone we're talking about. It's Mr. Nam.

If you ignore this, our men won't accept it.

Are you suggesting we go to war with Bongsan Group?

- We'll lose more than we gain. - Sir, if you set a precedent like this--

Hey!

I'm tired.

Hey.

What's going on?

What are you doing here?

I need to talk to the chairman.

You do?

All right. What is it?

Tell me instead.

I said tell me.

I already told you, didn't I?

The day he had that run-in with Gu Jun-mo…

He was taken out later that night.

I get that we had to wait until the funeral was over,

but it's about time the chairman does something.

He knows that it was Gu Jun-mo.

What?

All we have to do is follow our boss's decisions.

So, he wants to do nothing? And you're okay with that?

Hey.

Don't forget

where you stand right now.

Yeah.

I know my place.

You must be feeling pretty good.

You'll be taking over Gi-seok's position soon.

Mr. Choi.

That doesn't look good.

I'm teaching him some manners.

Still, you shouldn't beat him like some thug.

This is company work which doesn't concern you.

What do you think, Mr. Choi?

Do you really think you'll lose more than you gain?

This is my business.

You should stay out of it now.

The company wants to put this behind them.

You should follow their decision.

Yeah.

Someone told me the exact same thing.

That all we have to do is follow our boss's decisions.

But I could never respect someone like that as my boss.

This isn't just your business.

It's mine too.

Damn it, I'm fucking starving.

Name, Gu Jun-mo.

Managing Director at BS Group and CEO of De'Cro Hotel.

He drives a white Maserati Ghibli

with license plate number 26D 7123.

Let's post it.

GU JUN-MO DE'CRO HOTEL CEO

Let me know if you see him.

GU JUN-MO DE'CRO HOTEL CEO

- Hey, look. - What's up?

It's not him. Keep looking.

- STOP IT - LOOKS IDENTICAL

GRAVEYARD MANAGER LOOK FOR GU JUN-MO (26D 7123)

30 MILLION WON

CHEONGDAM, APGUJEONG AREA

The plate number is different!

They're already haggling.

Yeah, like he'd be at a church.

26D 7123

Shit.

Damn it.

Here, we got Gu Jun-mo!

Oh my, we got him!

We did?

Sir.

I've got his location.

DE'CRO HOTEL

MERCY FOR NONE

I knew he'd pull this kind of shit someday.

Are you sure

it was Jun-mo?

Yeah, I'm sure. Gu Jun-mo, managing director at Bongsan.

He's the one who hired NClean to murder Nam Gi-seok.

I knew he'd pull this kind of shit someday.

Does Gi-jun know?

Yeah, he already wrecked NClean.

But, sir,

this could just be the beginning, not the end.

The rule from 11 years ago was made when Nam Gi-jun left.

Now that he's back, it's time to set a new one.

What?

So what I'm saying is,

you could stick to the old rule

and make Gu Jun-mo pay with his life,

or you could strike a deal with Mr. Gu and let the whole thing slide,

or maybe…

just like 11 years ago,

you could turn things upside down and take everything for yourself.

Whatever you decide to do, the one who can call the shots

isn't Nam Gi-jun or Gu Bong-san.

It's you, sir.

So keep this in mind.

In the past, you had no choices to make.

But, now, everything depends on your decision.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT APPLICATION

SUSPECT: GU BONG-SAN

PROSECUTOR: LEE GEUM-SON

SUSPECT: LEE JU-WOON

Subtitle translation by: Munhyung Choi