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Seoul Busters

Episode 19

We're not exactly pro mountaineers,

and it's pouring out here.

- The rain's going to stop soon. - I saw a "no entry" sign.

-Hold on. -What?

-What's that? -What do you mean?

Isn't that a person?

A person?

What the hell?

Emergency Room

What's his condition?

Stab wound, heavy abdominal bleeding.

-How are his vitals? -We can't detect them.

We have a bleeding patient!

- I'm off. - Just a second.

Right.

-Open your bag. -Okay.

Here.

Have a sip before you go.

All right.

-It's good. -Is it?

-Thanks. -Please protect my daddy.

The footprints left at the scene

played a crucial role in solving the case.

"Remaking of Crime"

A pair of worn-out sneakers found at the home of the suspect, Han,

tells us more than we think.

The soil found on the soles matched...

You're getting a call. It's from Jang Tansik.

-It's the rookie, isn't it? -Yeah.

An analysis of the soil...

What's up?

What?

Detective Jung.

Detective Jung.

Detective Jung! Detective Jung!

Detective Jung!

No!

Detective Seo.

-What are you doing? -Get off me!

That's not Detective Jung.

-No? -It's someone else.

What's all this noise?

I'm trying to sleep here.

If you're going to be so noisy, go over there!

For crying out loud.

I'm sorry.

Where's Detective Jung?

He's in surgery right now.

Jung Junghwan. Where's Jung Junghwan?

-Tansik. Minseo. -Detective Moo.

-Where's Junghwan? -Let's go outside.

Why the hell are you crying?

-Where is he? -Let's go.

Operating Room

Mr. Jung's wife?

Where's his wife?

Youngeun.

Ah. I'm his wife.

Thankfully, the surgery went well.

It could've been a lot worse if the knife had cut deeper

and hit his organs,

-but that didn't happen. -Okay.

The problem is that he bled a lot.

He lost so much blood at the scene

that he's still unconscious.

We'll need to keep an eye on him for now.

I see.

Hyeju Medical Center

Excuse me.

Could I borrow a cigarette?

Ah. Sorry, this is my last one.

I see.

-Look. -Yes?

Thank you.

Could I borrow your light too?

Sure. Here.

Come on.

Hey, give that back. I'm not in the mood to joke around.

You said you'd quit smoking.

Let me have one last cigarette.

That'll just lead to another and another.

For Pete's sake!

So what if he's the chief?

Does he think I'm a pushover?

I know. What does he take you for?

I'm sure he means well though.

Don't take it personally.

Forget it. I'm going to quit.

If you're going to quit, let's learn a new skill and--

I'm never partnering up with you again. Not in a million years.

Instead of smoking a cigarette, let's go for some pork belly.

There's a new place in the neighborhood.

-I got paid too. -Just give that back.

Come on.

Quit smoking so we can work together for a long time.

Promise me again.

SONGWON POLICE STATION

Han Junho's been arrested.

Well done.

It would've been better if we'd caught him ourselves,

but that's not important.

The case is closed, so just let it go.

Let's focus on catching the bastard who attacked Detective Jung.

Whoever he is, catch him no matter what.

And let me know if you need anything.

Yes, sir.

-Detective Jang. -Captain.

I'm going to visit the scene where Det. Jung got attacked.

There are no CCTVs around, so I'll have to look for witnesses.

I'll go talk to the hikers who found him.

I want to find out if they crossed paths with the culprit.

All right. And...

Take this.

- What's this? - Given Detective Jung's wounds,

the weapon would look like that.

- Look into it. - Yes, sir.

I know.

It's those bastards.

Who do you mean?

Isn't it obvious?

That voice phishing ring must've gotten back at Detective Jung.

They've got some nerve attacking a detective.

I'll beat them all to a pulp.

Don't jump to conclusions. Let's keep investigating.

There's no need. I have a hunch!

Your hunch might be wrong.

Interview the witnesses with Detective Jang first.

On it.

Wait for me, Detective Moo!

Detective Jung Junghwan

Seoul Busters

Hey, you're here.

I heard about Detective Jung.

Is he okay? Will he pull through?

Things don't look good.

He might not make it.

That's terrible.

About the investigation.

I should've kept you posted,

but things were so hectic.

Sorry about that.

Don't worry about it.

Thanks for understanding.

Anyway, why did you want to see me?

Are you sure it's Han Junho?

Why wouldn't I be?

We checked the call history, and we found a burner phone in his home.

We also found sneakers that matched the footprints at the scene.

-Has he admitted to the crime? -He's denying it,

but it's only a matter of time.

The evidence is rock-solid.

I don't see how they would've met.

Jung Hyunjoo worked at a bar. He probably met her there.

And then he started stalking her, called her, got obsessed,

and when things didn't go his way...

You know how it goes.

You won't believe what we found on his phone.

He was stalking another girl too.

She could've been in danger as well.

I bet he's behind Jaein's case as well.

I'll make sure he confesses.

All right.

I wanted to hear that from you in person.

Thanks for coming. This is for you.

What's this for?

I have to step out.

You're leaving already?

-Let's grab a meal. -Some other time.

Where are you going?

I'm going to go talk to Han Junho.

Do you recognize me?

We've met before, haven't we? I have a few questions for you.

You killed Jung Hyunjoo, didn't you?

Why did you do it?

I didn't.

Sure, you didn't.

You always say that.

"I didn't kill her. I don't know anything."

"I didn't do it."

I didn't even know her.

You stalked a woman you didn't even know?

Just because she was pretty and you liked her?

Like you did with Jaein?

I didn't do it.

Why won't anyone believe me?

I didn't do it.

You killed both Jaein and Jung Hyunjoo.

Do you expect me to believe a scumbag like you?

I said I didn't do it!

I didn't do it.

It wasn't me.

Let go. That bastard won't listen to me!

You son of a bitch!

He's right-handed.

He either trained himself to be right-handed,

or was pretending to be right-handed.

Don't worry too much, Youngeun.

Junghwan is strong.

-He'll come around soon. -Thank you.

-Detective Moo. -Yes?

Do you investigate voice phishing too?

Voice phishing?

It's been so hectic since Junghwan was attacked,

but on the day of the attack,

I got a call from the Police Mutual Aid Association.

They offered a loan at a low interest rate,

so I sent them some money.

I haven't heard back from them since, and I'm suspecting it was voice phishing.

How much did you send?

All our savings

and the 500 million won we recently borrowed.

It was stupid of me. I should've been more careful.

It's okay. Don't worry.

Even judges and prosecutors fall for their schemes,

so don't be too hard on yourself.

No matter how much money you've lost,

I'll make sure you get it all back, down to the last cent.

For now,

let's focus on Junghwan's recovery.

Okay.

Recently, some newlyweds took their own lives

after falling victim to voice phishing.

That's also those bastards' doing.

I thought all of them were arrested.

We only arrested the money mules. The headquarters is still intact.

Where are they?

I suspect they attacked Junghwan to get back at him.

-Don't jump to conclusions. -Where are they?

China? The Philippines? Tell me.

This is confidential information,

but their office is in China, and their leader is in Korea.

He's in Korea?

Where?

I brought the address because you were pestering so much,

but wait for us to come up with a strategy, okay?

There's no time to lose!

Don't be so unreasonable.

Can we recover the money?

That might be hard.

Why do you keep saying that?

Hello, this is the Songwon Police.

I need you to check some bloodstains.

- Please try again, Grandma. - Do my hair too, Grandma.

-Please, Grandma. -Nuri.

-Grandma. -Girls.

-It's Sena's turn now. Wait for your turn. -Please, Grandma.

-This is too much for me. -Do my hair too, Grandma.

Stay still so I can do your hair.

"Front door"

Who is it?

Hello...

Hello, I'm Junghwan's colleague, Seo Minseo.

Nice to meet you.

I'll make sure you look cute.

- Done! - Wow!

It's so pretty.

I look like a ballerina.

You think so?

You all look so pretty.

-So pretty. -I love my hair.

Thank you so much.

Don't mention it.

I'll stop by and help you out whenever I can.

Would that be all right?

Of course.

-Are you ready to go? -Yes!

Off to school!

-Follow me. -Off to school.

Line up and get ready.

Ready!

Say bye to Nuri.

-Bye, Nuri. -Bye, Grandma.

-See you. -See you.

-Let's go. We're off. -Let's go!

-Off to daycare! -That's right.

- You're late. - Yeah.

-I helped out with Detective Jung's kids. -Ah.

Have you heard anything from the hospital?

Not yet.

-Where's Captain? -He's in his office.

He seems pretty down these days.

That's not surprising.

-Where's Detective Moo? -I haven't seen him all morning.

I don't think he's come to work yet.

Why is he so irresponsible? We're shorthanded as it is.

He's here.

You're late.

Captain, I'd like to take the day off.

-You are? -Detective Moo.

Why would you do that in this situation?

With Det. Jung in the hospital, it's not like I feel motivated to work.

-Aren't you going to catch the culprit? -I am.

I'm going to catch the bastard with my own hands.

But there's an emergency.

- An emergency? - It's a personal one.

I insist on taking the day off.

-Go ahead. -Captain.

I'll do the paperwork when I'm back.

Detective Moo.

Stay safe.

Captain.

How could you let him take the day off in this situation?

I'm stepping out too.

I'm not taking the day off though.

Let's get ready.

Ah, I've never seen your team this quiet before.

This is for your captain.

-He wants it delivered to his office. -Okay.

Here are some security guidelines.

Organize and Upload them.

Okay.

Ah, how's it going with Detective Jung's voice phishing case?

Sorry?

You didn't know about it?

We're back.

The captain of the Violent Crimes Team from Songwon is here.

Hello, are you here to see me?

-Yes. Please have a seat. -Okay.

-I need to ask you some questions. -Sure.

On the day of the gambling joint crackdown,

you shared a vehicle with Detective Jung Junghwan, right?

Yes, he gave me a ride here.

Do you remember what you talked about?

Well...

It was a short ride, so I don't remember much.

It doesn't have to be anything remarkable. Whatever you can recall.

Let me think.

Ah, right. He asked me about the temple.

The temple?

The detective showed up here

and asked to check our CCTV footage.

Is the camera facing the road?

Yes.

Is that the plate number?

Okay, thanks.

Luckily, he found what he was looking for.

And that was all.

Do you still have that CCTV footage?

This temple was robbed shortly afterward.

Goodness.

Severed wire

Detective Jung Junghwan

Are you okay? That must've scared you.

All kinds of things happen while on duty.

Worst case, I'll face disciplinary action.

Still...

I was supposed to be promoted anyway,

so it'll balance out.

-Detective Seo. -Yeah?

I need to take the afternoon off.

Not you too.

I'm sorry.

THE TAN FOOD

- Mr. Jang is here. - Got it.

The Intelligence Chief said

Detective Jung won't be able to recover his money, right?

This is terrible.

He might end up losing his apartment.

CEO Hong Tanbong

Get this ungrateful brat out of here!

After leaving here all high and mighty,

why are you back here on your knees?

I'll quit the force.

You must be kidding me.

I don't care whether you become a cop or a thief.

I stopped considering you family the day you left.

-Grandma. -Why, you...

I'm not your grandma anymore. Stop calling me that!

You thankless little brat.

This is the newly developed anchovy broth.

It'll be included in our meal kit.

It's a little fishy.

You think so?

Why is that?

The ingredients are top quality,

but they were cooked at the wrong temperature.

They were cooked below boiling point,

which resulted in a fishy smell.

Did you hear that?

-Try again. -Yes, ma'am.

-So you're quitting the force? -Yes.

After stubbornly refusing to quit

all this time?

I'm about to submit my letter of resignation.

-Are you sure? -I wouldn't lie about this.

Fine. I don't know what happened,

but you made the right choice.

You should've listened to me sooner.

Get some fresh air,

and start working here next month.

Why waste your keen sense of smell?

Don't you feel sorry for your nose?

On one condition though.

A condition? What is it?

I need some money.

Money?

Sure.

I need a lot of it.

I don't know what this is about,

but submit your letter of resignation first.

We'll discuss money afterward.

I never pay in advance.

Okay, Grandma.

Now, stand up and make yourself comfortable.

Didn't you hear me? Why won't you do as I say?

I said stand up!

My legs fell asleep.

My goodness, you.

There's no time to lose!

They're probably laundering the money as we speak. We can't wait any longer.

There's an order to everything.

I don't care. Just give me the address.

Give it to me right now!

Hongmyo Chinese Restaurant

So this is where the boss is? Thanks.

Detective Moo.

They're the most vicious voice phishing ring out there.

-You should wait for backup-- -I'll show them

what vicious looks like.

Hey!

That's another coworker of the patient in Room 601.

I heard he's a police officer. They must be tight-knit.

Now, that's loyalty.

That's also a coworker of the patient in Room 601, right?

They must be like family.

There's another coworker of the patient in Room 601.

Hold on. If they're so tight,

why are they all visiting separately?

You're right. Maybe they're not close after all.

I can't tell whether they're close or not.

How strange.

Prayer Room

Captain?

Detective Seo.

What are you doing here?

Ah, I didn't want to be a bother by going to his room.

Have a seat.

But...

didn't you say you weren't religious?

You said you weren't either.

I'm not.

There's the saying, "God does not play dice."

It's a quote from Einstein.

Einstein didn't believe that chance played a role in science.

That's why he rejected quantum mechanics.

That sounds similar to your view.

But he was wrong.

Not everything in this world is able to be explained by logic.

Perhaps chance is what governs it all.

We don't know where our prayers go or who they reach,

but all we can do now is pray.

Plus,

it's nice and quiet here.

The pews are comfortable as well.

This is so typical of you.

Am I being a know-it-all again?

What can I do?

Since I'm nice, I'll put up with you.

Hey, buddy.

You can't go in here. You'll get hurt.

You got two things wrong.

-What? -One, I'm not your buddy.

What's your problem?

Two, you're the one who'll get hurt.

Go home if you're drunk.

Don't test my patience.

What the hell was that?

-Damn it. -Get out of the way.

Did you do that to him?

-Hey. -What did you do?

I'll show you.

What? Show us what?

You want to know what I did to him? I'll show you.

Is this idiot out of his mind?

Guys!

"One"

Everyone come out! Hurry!

For crying out loud--

"Two"

Wait, wait, wait!

PUNCH

Okay, bring it on.

Beat him up!

Come here!

- Come on! - You bastard!

"Three"

Hongmyo Chinese Restaurant

Who is it?

Who else? It's me.

Ah. It's you.

Do you even know what this place is?

Watch yourself. You might end up on the ground.

I doubt you even could--

Are you the boss here?

So what if I am?

Who said you could barge in here like this?

-Are you a cop? -Cut it out.

Just answer my questions.

You know Detective Jung, right?

How could I not?

Did you order

the attack on him?

-What are you talking about? -Answer me honestly.

Are you the one

who stabbed him?

I don't know what you're talking about.

You don't?

Then I'll beat you up until you remember.

You're out of line, officer.

Were you an athlete?

You don't know who you're up against.

-Were you an athlete? -I was a boxer.

A boxer, huh?

Come here.

You bastard.

This is the problem with ex-boxers.

Most people know when to surrender,

but they just don't know when to give up.

Let me beat you up a bit more.

Hey, Joongryeok!

Joongryeok!

Where are you going?

I quit! This is just ridiculous!

What are you going to do then?

Who cares if someone lost a ring while we were catching a criminal?

It's a diamond ring.

So what? Is it my fault? Did I lose it?

They said they lost it because you pushed them.

Why are they blaming me?

I think the higher-ups just want me to quit.

There you go again.

I mean it.

I work my butt off, but I never get any credit.

They said I should quit if I don't find the ring,

so I'll just quit.

Come to your senses!

I'm saying this because I've come to my senses!

-I'm going to quit tomorrow. -Don't be ridiculous.

Hey! Wait!

Hi, Youngeun. What's up?

Are you with my husband?

Ah, I thought he went home.

It's late, and I can't reach him.

I have no idea where he is.

Damn it.

Hey!

What are you doing, you moron?

Hey! I found it!

I found it! Look!

I found it!

Look!

Hey, I found it!

I found it! I did it!

Gosh.

Joongryeok, we can keep working together now.

Fine.

Let's work together until we're both old and gray.

I haven't eaten anything all day.

I'm starving.

Let's go have some pork belly.

Pork belly? Is it your treat?

-Yeah. -Okay.

You little...

I haven't eaten anything all day.

I'm starving.

Food gives you energy, right?

Finally giving up?

Give me just a second.

What the hell are you doing?

Huh?

I just...

remembered something.

I haven't eaten anything all day.

What the...

I feel better now.

Are you trying to be funny?

Why you little...

Listen.

I'm going to punch you just five times.

Come here.

Hana!

Doona!

Sena!

Nuri!

You count in a funny way.

Those are

the names

of Junghwan's kids.

Let me ask you one last time.

Are you the one

who stabbed Junghwan?

I'm not.

We conned him out of money,

but we never

physically attacked him or anything.

Sir.

I mean it.

Give him back his money,

or I'll kill you.

Yes, sir. I'll give it back to him.

Five.

Hello. My goodness.

Thank you for coming all the way here, but you can't see him yet.

I just stopped by on my way to work.

I heard you eat at the hospital all the time,

so I brought some food.

Thank you so much. You didn't have to do this.

How's Detective Jung doing?

He's a lot better.

Yesterday, you sent me

a picture of a toy gun, right?

Yes, I was wondering if you recognized it.

-I do. It's my kid's. -Is it?

She puts those stickers on her favorite toys.

I shouldn't leave my husband alone,

- so I need to get back inside. - Sure, go ahead.

Prevent forest fires

Hyun

Hyun

Please.

"Hyun"

Hana...

Songwon Police Station has moved temporary

Songwon Police Station has moved temporary

What happened to your face? Did someone beat you up?

As if I'd let anyone beat me up!

Then what is it?

I got drunk and fell.

You can't fool me!

-Someone beat me up. Happy? -Who?

A stranger.

Shouldn't you ask if I'm okay first?

You look okay though.

Ah. The Intelligence Chief told me

Detective Jung will be able to get all his money back!

They rounded up the whole ring

and found all their secret accounts.

That's great.

What? You don't look happy.

I am.

Hey, Tan! Why are you late? Be on time!

I see Captain isn't in.

Did you just ignore me?

What happened to your face?

Be more careful.

Detective Moo.

Thanks for everything.

What's up with you?

Why are you being so informal?

Thanks for everything, Detective Seo.

What's with you? Cut it out.

I was going to wait until Captain arrived, but...

I'm quitting.

You're quitting what? Fooling around?

I'm quitting the force.

Here's my letter of resignation.

I've learned so much from you two.

- What? - I'll never forget you.

Hey.

Why are you doing this all of a sudden?

What is it?

I see everyone's here.

- Hello, Captain. - Captain.

Captain.

Did you hear?

Detective Jung can get his money back.

The whole ring got rounded up.

He can get his money back?

Captain, Tansik is submitting his letter of resignation.

Never mind.

What's with you, you idiot?

Everyone, I have something to tell you.

Sure, go ahead.

Jung Hyunjoo's killer and Detective Jung's attacker

appear to be the same person.

-What? -They're the same person?

There's no direct evidence yet, but that's my hunch.

Hunch? That's my thing.

-Hunch? -Please trust me.

KOREAN NATIONAL POLICE AGENCY

- Detective Seo. - Hello.

Where are you going?

Well...

Could you drop me off at the subway station?

- Sure, get in. - Thank you.

Hello, this is Dongbang Yubin.

We managed to detect DNA, and the results are out.

It matches the person you mentioned.

But why him?

Anyway, I've sent you the report.

All right. Thank you.

What were you doing at headquarters?

To get forensic results.

A forensic analysis? Of what?

Regarding the Jung Hyunjoo case.

The captain seems to suspect the culprit is someone else.

He thinks it's the same person who attacked Detective Jung.

I see.

He said it was just a hunch though.

But his hunches are usually right.

Right?

That's why I was hoping

this could give us a lead.

What's that?

A flash drive found in Detective Jung's pocket.

It was damaged by the heavy rain.

That's why I requested a forensic analysis.

There's supposed to be CCTV footage on it.

It might give us a clue about the Songnae Mountain case.

Did you review the footage?

No, I wanted Captain to see it first.

I thought we were finally closing the case.

I even covered it on my show. What should I do?

Anyway, you're working so hard.

Do you want to drink this?

Oh, I was actually craving this. Thank you.

Analysis Request Form

Suspect: Sim Hyunwoo

Why am I so sleepy?

By the way,

are we on our way to the subway station?

You were never part of the plan,

but things took an unexpected turn.

Interesting.

How very interesting.

Seoul Busters

Translated by: Minjin Kim