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HEOYOUNG LAND'S 1ST ANNIVERSARY

CHAIRMAN KIM BONG-CHEON

ACTIVATE VOICE RECOGNITION FOR USER VERIFICATION

YOU ARE INVITED TO THE 1ST ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

OF HEOYOUNG LAND…

DATE: TUESDAY, APRIL 8, 2025, 10 P.M.

LOCATION: HEOYOUNG LAND CASINO, VVIP GAMING ROOM, 5TH FLOOR

SEND

HEOYOUNG LAND'S 1ST ANNIVERSARY

APRIL 8, 2025, 10:00 P.M.

My babies.

Guess I'm the first one here.

CASINO HEOYOUNG LAND 5TH FLOOR, VVIP GAMING ROOM

When will the others get here?

They shouldn't keep a VVIP waiting like this.

AN JEWELER VVIP OF HEOYOUNG LAND

My makeup looks amazing today.

I could easily pass for someone in their twenties.

Hello.

Hey.

What brings you here, Singer?

This is hardly your scene.

Tell me about it.

KIM SINGER RESIDENT SINGER AT HEOYOUNG LAND

Isn't this place only meant for VVIPs?

IS HE AN ACTUAL VVIP?

Hello.

I've never been up here before.

JANG CHEF CHEF AT HEOYOUNG LAND

-You must be a chef. -I am.

So why are we gathered here?

I hope luck's on my side with the cards today.

Looks like the players are here already.

It's a real pleasure to meet you.

-Hello. -Yes, hello.

JANG MONKFISH HOUSE PLAYER AT HEOYOUNG LAND

This sure is awkward.

All the players are here, so where's the dealer?

Wait, isn't that the mayor?

-Ms. Mayor, what brings you here? -Ms. Mayor.

Hello, all.

Ms. Mayor, have you been well?

JEON MAYOR MAYOR OF HEOYOUNG SPECIAL CITY

-What a surprise. -I hope you've been well, Ms. Jeweler.

Goodness, Ms. Mayor.

AND YOU ARE…?

-I didn't know the mayor would be here. -This is a huge event, after all.

Even Ms. Mayor is here with us, so this is a VVIP event for sure.

Oh jeez.

-Are you kidding me? -Oh dear.

-Who coughs like that around people? -That's a heavy cough.

Anyway, where's Bong-cheon?

Tell me about it. Shouldn't he be here greeting his guests?

-He should be here by now. -Bong-cheon…

SOMEONE HAS YET TO ARRIVE?

-Try calling him if you have his number. -What's taking him so long?

-Hold on. I have his number. -Please.

It's not like the big boss to be running late.

Give me a second.

Could he have planned something big for us?

TRYING TO REACH HIM ON HIS PHONE

He must be around here.

-Where? -The ringtone's coming from behind there.

BEHIND THE CURTAINS?

Could he be on stage?

He must've planned a surprise performance for us.

-He shouldn't have. -Why hasn't he stepped out?

This is his number.

-Oh my! -Oh gosh!

Bong-cheon!

What the hell?

What the heck?

What the heck is this?

-Blood! -Oh my!

That's… That's the boss!

MURDER OF THE CASINO BOSS I

CRIME SCENE ZERO

-Oh my! -Oh gosh!

Bong-cheon!

What the hell?

What the heck?

-What… -Is that blood?

-What's going on? -Is this part of a show?

-Boss? -Bong-cheon?

CHAIRMAN KIM BONG-CHEON FOUND DEAD ON STAGE

-Bong-cheon, are you all right? -What the heck is this?

-Blood! -Oh my!

What the hell?

Oh goodness.

Boss?

My heart's racing.

-What the heck is going on? -What in the world…

-This is no way to treat a guest. -What's going on?

My heart's racing.

-What's going on? -Oh gosh.

-What in the world happened? -I should go. I should leave.

IS SHE ATTEMPTING TO FLEE THE SCENE?

Not so fast. Where do you think you're going?

LEAD INVESTIGATOR ON THE FIFTH CASE PARK DETECTIVE

-Stop right there. -I need to use the bathroom.

No, you're coming with me.

Please step back, everyone. This is a crime scene.

Hands off.

First of all,

don't even think about leaving the scene or getting too close to the body.

This is now a murder scene.

A murder?

What do you mean he was murdered?

As of this moment,

the five of you are considered suspects.

-What are you talking about? -Are you kidding me?

-This is no way to treat us. -I don't usually come to places like this.

You'll soon understand why you're under suspicion.

Please step off the stage and wait outside.

Step away and off the stage.

-Why would I bother to kill someone? -I'm a busy woman.

I can't believe it. So much for scoring big today.

Let me see.

Was he shot?

Those are clearly gunshot wounds. One in the head, one in the shoulder.

The victim likely died instantly, and there are no signs of struggle.

But his lips…

By the looks of it, this feels like a murder designed for display.

Here he is in the center of the stage in the VVIP gaming room.

-Detective. -Oh, hey.

Hello, I'm Kang Minhee, the assistant detective.

-Are you the AD? -Yes, ma'am.

You come highly recommended.

-I'm honored to be working with you. -Sure.

Do you have the case file for me?

I have the files on the victim

-and the five suspects. -Good.

I hear it's your last day at work today.

-That's right. -You must be sad.

Let's start with the victim, shall we?

The victim is Kim Bong-cheon,

a 60-year-old male.

Chairman of Heoyoung Land, the largest casino in Asia.

Known as the big boss of the casino industry.

His body was discovered on stage in the VVIP game room,

where a celebratory event had been planned to mark the casino's first anniversary.

The cause of death was a gunshot to the head,

and the estimated time of death is between 10 p.m. and midnight yesterday.

That would mean

his body was here for nearly 24 hours.

He was killed at the casino's first anniversary event,

the grandest celebration of his career,

and displayed for all others to see.

Let's begin.

DIGGING INTO THE SUSPECTS

First suspect, Jeon Mayor.

A 42-year-old female.

Mayor of Heoyoung Special City.

Second suspect, An Jeweler.

A 56-year-old female.

Owner of a jewelry arcade and a VVIP client of Heoyoung Land.

Third suspect, Kim Singer.

A 43-year-old male.

Resident singer at Heoyoung Land.

Fourth suspect, Jang Chef.

A 53-year-old male.

The chef exclusively assigned to the VVIPs at Heoyoung Land.

Fifth suspect, Jang Monkfish.

A 48-year-old male.

Professional gambler and house player employed by Heoyoung Land.

You are now at the scene

of Chairman Kim Bong-cheon's murder.

First, tell me how you came to be here. You all arrived here before me.

As you all know,

a VVIP game was scheduled for today.

Today's game was going to be huge.

-Seriously. -How did the rest of you end up here?

Bong-cheon invited me.

Were you two close?

All right, let's leave it there for now.

I'm not here to gamble or anything.

I also received an invitation.

I received an invitation as well.

I'm just a guy doing my thing in the kitchen,

so I don't understand why I was invited here.

It is rather odd.

They're not the usual players I go up against.

Then, please kindly introduce yourselves

and briefly describe your relationship to the deceased.

Ms. Mayor, let's start with you.

As you all know, I'm Jeon Mayor,

mayor of Heoyoung Special City.

-Right. -You all know me, don't you?

Isn't your father Mayor Jeon Four Terms?

-Am I right? -Everyone from around here knows them.

You and your father are known as quite the political duo.

You see, Heoyoung Land Casino

plays a vital role in Heoyoung Special City

by attracting tourists and boosting the local economy.

Mr. Kim Bong-cheon, who invited me to the event,

was special to me.

So your partnership with him was purely for the city's development?

-That's right. -I see.

What about his so-called friend?

I'm An Jeweler, owner of a jewelry arcade.

I guess Bong-cheon and I were close.

Whenever he asked for a favor, I never turned him down.

That's the kind of relationship we had.

You're not exactly on the younger side.

How long have you two been on a first-name basis?

I know I don't look like it.

-What do you mean? -I was actually born in 1969.

What?

People do say I look like I'm in my twenties.

Anyway, whenever he asked for a favor, you never turned him down.

Okay, that'll be all for now.

Mr. Jang Chef?

I'm the dedicated VVIP chef at Heoyoung Land,

personally recruited by the big boss.

-"The big boss"? -That's right.

You call him "the big boss"?

He's the best in Korea, isn't he?

-Is that so? -The best in the casino business.

-So you cook for VVIP clients? -Right.

I exclusively cook for VVIP clients.

Did you receive any Michelin Stars?

Those who have an exquisite palate don't care about things like that.

Have you ever been on Culinary Class Wars?

You see, chefs on my level…

-don't enter competitions like that. -All right.

Are you saying Culinary Class Wars is beneath you?

The show's not up to your level, is it?

Exactly. I honestly can't see the appeal of such shows.

You must not understand the producer either, then.

That's right.

You think the show is only for untalented cooks. Got it.

Can you handle what you just said?

All right, we hear you.

Kim Singer, are you also employed by the casino like Mr. Chef?

-Yes, I'm Kim Singer. -Right, we know that.

Why have you been coughing? Do you have the flu?

I've been singing so much lately

that it has strained my throat.

Are you employed by the casino?

Yes, I'm the resident singer here

and have recently been performing for VVIPs and VIPs.

The VVIP clients

-absolutely adore Kim Singer. -Is he that good?

Once he begins his performance,

everyone shouts, "Time to go all-in!"

That's the power his songs have.

All-in

All-in

Time to go all-in!

Players like us

can't resist going all-in.

Are you a player yourself?

I'm Jang Monkfish,

the professional gambler and house player

employed by Heoyoung Land.

How did you get that scar on your face?

Oh, this?

Do you have a sketchy past?

Everyone collects a scar or two as they go through life, don't they?

Were you caught cheating?

As if that would fly in this day and age.

You were bottom dealing, weren't you?

I see your hand is still intact.

Doesn't that tell you something?

I'm not who you think I am.

I thought it my duty to support the boss and his casino with my skills,

and that's what I've done so far.

Noted for now.

First, I need to gather your alibis during the estimated time of death,

but the body wasn't discovered for quite some time.

He appears to have been murdered last night

-between 10 p.m. and midnight. -At 10 p.m.?

His body went undiscovered for almost a day,

so let me ask what you were doing last night.

Ms. Mayor?

I had a very busy day

and stayed late working at the office.

Have you been working late these days?

Yes, state affairs are no joke.

-Mr. Singer? -I returned to my room at around 9:20 p.m.

-I took my meds and had an early night. -Right.

Mr. Chef, wouldn't you be off work by then?

That's right. I was in my room after clocking out.

Ms. Jeweler, where were you?

I was at the table on the third floor.

You were playing at the VIP table.

Mr. Monkfish?

I played at the table until 10:10 p.m. or so,

then went to my room.

Your timelines overlap. Did you two see each other?

I'm not sure. Did you happen to see me?

Of course.

-You saw me? -You stayed at the table until 10:10 p.m.

I don't remember seeing you.

-The game can demand all your focus. -That's understandable.

That means An Jeweler's alibi is confirmed at least until 10:10 p.m.,

but no one saw Monkfish.

Okay, that'll be all for now.

Someone is obviously lying,

and the crime scene will have traces left behind by the killer.

You need to find the evidence, prove your theory,

and identify the killer

for us to part ways on good terms.

Should we get going, then?

Let's spread out.

-I'm still in shock. -I'm seriously offended.

EXAMINING THE SCENE

APRIL 8, 2025 HEOYOUNG LAND'S 1ST ANNIVERSARY

THE VICTIM WAS FOUND MURDERED ON STAGE

CASINO BOSS, KIM BONG-CHEON

HEOYOUNG LAND

STAGE, BACKSTAGE

5F VVIP GAMING ROOM, CHAIRMAN KIM BONG-CHEON'S OFFICE

KIM SINGER'S ROOM

JANG CHEF'S ROOM

JANG MONKFISH'S ROOM

HEOYOUNG LAND STAFF QUARTERS

AN JEWELER'S JEWELRY STORE

JEON MAYOR'S OFFICE

HEOYOUNG SPECIAL CITY HALL RECORDS ARCHIVE

INITIAL EXAMINATION OF CRIME SCENE COLLECT CLUES FOR 15 MINUTES IN PAIRS

How long have you been a chef?

I believe I was born gifted.

TEAM 2: JANG MONKFISH & KIM SINGER

What is this all about, boss?

I honestly don't have the time for this.

-I know. Should we examine the body first? -Sure.

EXAMINING THE BODY FIRST

How did the boss end up this way?

How could something like this happen?

-Why is he on the stage? -Was he a born showman?

He's in the spotlight too.

Did he enjoy being on stage?

Wait, doesn't this remind you of Money Heist?

MONEY HEIST?

Or House of Cards, perhaps?

A TOWER MADE WITH CARDS (AKA HOUSE OF CARDS)

-Was he shot to death? -What? He was shot?

Doesn't that injury on his forehead look like a gunshot wound?

He was shot twice.

On his shoulder and on his forehead.

The shooter was probably facing him, right?

He had to be shot from the front to… Oh dear.

The larger exit wound confirms that.

Shouldn't the bullets be somewhere around here?

They should, since they went through him.

What do you think that means?

Did he wear lipstick?

No, definitely not. This isn't like him at all.

Could it have been a kiss of death sealed with pursed lips?

Why would anyone kiss him after shooting him twice?

As a way to say goodbye.

A GOODBYE KISS LEFT BY THE CULPRIT?

What's this?

Why is his belly swollen? Could it be fluid?

-Oh dear. -Check his pockets.

I found a phone.

KIM BONG-CHEON'S PHONE

Who's "Rude Little Bastard"?

-"Rude Little Bastard." -"Rude Little Bastard"?

He talked to Rude Little Bastard on his phone.

Let's see his messenger app.

-"Rude Little Bastard"? -"Rude Little Bastard"?

Check this out, Ms. Mayor.

RUDE LITTLE BASTARD

"I already looked into it. What do you know? Just do as I say."

(WHAT?)

"Is everything on track for the casino's grand opening?"

"The vault…" "Okay, but I may not have the time."

"The truth behind the Jeons."

Isn't this about you?

-Jeon is a common surname in Korea. -Ms. Mayor. "The truth behind the Jeons."

What else is there besides the messages?

-He also texted Kim Secretary. -What does it say?

"You can head home for the day."

Hold on. "Chump"?

-Oh, this… -Who's An Chump?

-Hold on. -I don't know.

-An Jeweler, isn't your surname also An? -I have no idea.

Beats me.

"An Chump."

TEXTS EXCHANGED WITH AN CHUMP

"Bong-cheon, you know Chairman Cheon of Heaven Sent Group, right?"

"I'll be there with him soon, so please have my usual table ready."

She was a regular.

She was a chump for sure.

JANG MONKFISH

"The chump will be here."

"Sure. You can count on me as always."

He also texted Jang Chef.

"Tomorrow's the first anniversary, so prepare a special meal."

"Of course. I'll prepare something extra special."

Wait, extra special?

AN EXTRA SPECIAL DISH?

BACKSTAGE

-Detective. -Yes?

There's a gas leak detector over here.

And this instruction card was given to the cleaning crew.

"Cleaning Regulations."

"Carcasses are often found on the hill behind the casino."

"During the summer, the gases from decomposition

can cause them to burst, so dispose of them immediately."

That's an odd instruction for the cleaning crew.

VVIP GAMING ROOM

Gosh, silly me. I should check their phones.

The event today was exclusive to VVIP clients,

and to be completely honest,

only Jeon Mayor and I are worthy enough to be invited.

I want to know if Bong-cheon had actually invited the rest.

Who do you belong to?

Kim Singer, huh? Yeah, you are suspicious.

"J Mail."

It's the same invitation I received.

THE ATTACHED IS A CASH-REDEEMABLE CHIP EXCHANGE COUPON…

Jang Monkfish

and An Jeweler were invited as well,

just like me.

"V-notebot"?

(KIM SINGER'S PHONE)

What's this?

AI-GENERATED SUMMARY OF RECORDED CALL

"I won't renew my contract with Heoyoung Land."

"I'm leaving for Las Vegas to realize my dream of performing there."

COME ON, DON'T BE LIKE THIS I DON'T HAVE MUCH TIME

Why couldn't he wait another week?

…ONLY FOR ANOTHER WEEK, UNTIL THE 8TH

HEOYOUNG LAND STAFF QUARTERS

Those who live at the casino

are Jang Monkfish, Jang Chef, and Kim Singer.

KIM SINGER'S ROOM

Kim Singer, let's check you out.

Las Vegas, huh?

So you want to perform in the US.

What's this?

Are these gifts from fans? The mic has his name on it.

Who are these from? Are they fan letters?

"Singer, you drive me crazy with your all-in howl."

"You have the voice of an angel. You're meant for a bigger stage."

"From Hwang Wife."

Looks like he has some fans.

What's in the drawer?

Oh, it's the restaurant ledger.

"Mackerel."

"Income and expenses."

"Wholesale market, Jang Monkfish Fisheries"?

He must've worked at a fish market.

SINGSINGER FISH BAEKBAN

This is Singer from back in the day.

"My dear Singer, you have the voice of a nightingale."

"Who could you have taken after?"

This must be a family photo.

KIM SINGER'S FAMILY PHOTO

"I'll make it big and give you a comfortable life."

"Penniless Entertainment."

"Ji Entertainment."

"You can be the next Jo Sung-mo. All it takes is 50 million won."

There's a bankbook. This can be important.

Let's take a look.

KIM SINGER'S BANKBOOK

"Boom Boom Karaoke,

Anything and Everything…"

He worked hard to earn money and sent it to Penniless Entertainment.

What's this?

"Dong Fertilizer, Secretive Chemicals,

Secret Agriculture, FR. Tilizer Chemical."

SUSPICIOUS BUSINESS CARDS?

What are these companies?

"Gazi Adult Nightclub."

He used to perform at a place called Gazi Nightclub?

KING OF THE CATTLE-HERDING HOWL KIM SINGER

Aren't I too old to be snooping around someone's room?

A DOCUMENT ENVELOPE INSIDE THE DESK DRAWER

"Resident Singer Contract."

"From September 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025."

"Must provide singing services all year round."

Let's check the trash can.

Oh, there's something in here.

"If you get caught, I'll put a hole in you."

Wait, is that a gun?

Was he being threatened by someone?

I should check his laptop next.

KIM SINGER'S LAPTOP

"Messages."

From La Vega. "Singer, I was disappointed

to hear from your agency that you won't be auditioning."

(A PHOTO ATTACHMENT?)

A talent scout from Las Vegas.

EMAIL SCREENSHOT BETWEEN LA VEGA AND KIM BONG-CHEON

"No, he won't be auditioning."

Let's go check Jang Chef's room.

JANG CHEF'S ROOM

"Staff appreciation card."

"Premium casino, premium meat."

"Umm, sexy food."

He must be quite the chef to earn so many compliments.

What's this? Isn't this a yoga mat?

This is used during meditation.

MEDITATION ACCESSORIES?

"On Fleek Meditation Center."

A MEDITATION CENTER PAMPHLET

He must enjoy meditating.

"Director Na Cult Leader."

"Your message to the world."

"There's no hope left for this filthy world. We need a new one."

"The root of my misery is Kim Bong-cheon"?

What's this?

Wait Patiently for That Day by Na Cult Leader.

He's clearly far from being mentally sound.

"Hear me, followers of the Messianian Church."

"Greed is the source of all misery."

"How does one rid oneself of greed? Offer them as a sacrifice."

Make an offering, huh?

I wonder how much he offered to this cult.

The answer will be in his bankbook.

He received three billion won from Jeon Four Terms.

Isn't that Jeon Mayor's father?

He then withdrew three billion won to open up a clinic.

Who is this guy? Is he a doctor?

Is something here? No.

Oh, there's a bag. This could be a goldmine.

JANG CHEF'S BAG

Let's see.

Wait, what's this?

A CLINIC FLYER

Wait, this is Jang Chef.

And that's my dad.

What the heck? He must really be a doctor.

So what's he doing here as a chef?

Hold on.

"Plaintiff, Hong Public Figure."

He has five billion won in damages to pay. That may be why he's slaving away here.

Let's see. Medical report for Oh Patient.

Aren't these local residents?

This person was diagnosed with a common cold.

Again, a common cold.

Yet another one with a common cold.

They were all diagnosed with a common cold.

You've been up to something shady, haven't you?

SAMRYU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEUROSURGERY NAME OF DOCTOR: JANG CHEF

JANG MONKFISH'S ROOM

Staff quarters. Jang Monkfish's room.

Jang Monkfish was the closest to Chairman Kim,

so I want to look into him more.

What's this?

Isn't this a police uniform?

What the heck? Why is there women's clothing?

A DRESS?

What is this? Is he into cosplay?

What's in the drawer? No way.

"Card Shark's Secret Handbook."

I guess it takes work to become a card shark.

"Monkfish, there's no telling when I'll be gone,

so I'm leaving you all my tricks of trade in here."

"Officer Hyeon"?

"Mental strength."

"Marking cards."

There's a whole list of techniques. "Bottom dealing."

"Card shuffling."

Wait, "disguise technique"?

Oh, that explains it.

He disguised himself with those clothes, huh?

There's a lot to examine here.

What's this?

Why is this so heavy?

What's in here?

Oh my. There's a wig.

Sunglasses.

Cards.

Hold on.

I don't know much about cards,

but are these easier to manage when bottom dealing?

Are these marked or something?

(PUTTING ON THE GLASSES)

Oh my!

I was right. This guy is serious trouble.

MARKED CARDS VIEW WITH SPECIAL GLASSES ON

What's this? What kind of cream is this?

What's this for?

Why does he have this?

This can be used to mark objects.

He must've marked cards with this.

What do we have here?

What's this? There's a photo.

Officer Hyeon must've passed away.

Hold on. Isn't that a bullet hole in his glasses?

"The last person Officer Hyeon met was a punk named Kim Bong-cheon,

and my guess is that it was him."

"He's a big shot in the gambling world and even has protection from the mayor,

so it'll be difficult to continue the investigation…"

This place is a goldmine.

It's Officer Hyeon's notebook.

What's this memo?

"Heading to Heoyoung Industrial City for a game."

JEON FOUR TERMS BRIBERY AND UNDERMINING THE OPPOSITION

"Nepotistic hiring of high-ranking officials' children…"

"Hosting the 2002 World Ball…"

Who is this Officer Hyeon, and who is he to Jang Monkfish?

CITY HALL RECORDS ARCHIVE

A STORAGE BOX FOUND

It's a scarf.

This scarf and hairpin are for women.

What's this?

What?

Was he in the fishing business?

JANG MONKFISH FISHERIES THE MONKFISH

He bought the fishing boat in 2001.

One mackerel, three mackerels, two mackerels.

His business was slow.

Wait, 100 mackerels?

On April 2, 2002, he sold 100, 500, 300, and more.

APRIL 2, 2002 SINGSINGER FISH BAEKBAN, 100 MACKERELS

APRIL 6, 2002 SINGSINGER FISH BAEKBAN, 200 MACKERELS

APRIL 11, 2002 SINGSINGER FISH BAEKBAN, 300 MACKERELS

I should check out Jeon Mayor as well.

Sorry about this, Ms. Mayor.

JEON MAYOR'S OFFICE

CONGRATULATIONS ON BRINGING THE 2036 JOLYMPICS TO THE CITY

MAYOR OF HEOYOUNG SPECIAL CITY, JEON MAYOR

"Congratulations on Bringing the 2036 Jolympics to the City."

CANDIDATE FOR THE 30TH MAYOR OF HEOYOUNG INDUSTRIAL CITY

THE CITY'S FATHER-DAUGHTER POLITICAL DUO!

They look identical.

"I'll make sure you lack nothing and live comfortably."

So her father developed the landfill.

"April 8th, Bong."

Again, it says "Bong." What did she do on the 8th of every month?

"BONG" APPEARS ON THE 8TH OF EVERY MONTH

"Divination Records by Myeong Blade."

This must be that notebook regarding the truth behind the Jeons.

"Advised my client to build a grave

and bury an offering in it for his political career to thrive."

RECORDS OF DIVINATION READINGS DELIVERED BY SHAMAN MYEONG BLADE

"A building shaped like a flower."

DECEMBER 8, 2021 - JEON MAYOR

BE PREPARED TO DESTROY WHERE SECRETS ARE BURIED

"Advised my client to grow a larger flower on the grave to become the king."

INSIDE THE DESK DRAWER

"Casino Development Agreement."

Let's check the photos.

It kind of looks like a flower.

"Grow a larger flower on the grave…"

Is that why they built the casino there?

What's this?

"To become the king…" Oh, this must be a divination reading.

"To become the king, grow a larger flower on the grave."

Doesn't someone have to die for there to be a grave?

ENGAGEMENT AND RETAINER AGREEMENT

"Investigate individuals connected to the Downfall Town landfill."

"Jang Private Investigator."

CLIENT: JEON MAYOR RETAINER: JANG PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR

(A MASTER AT PASSING THROUGH WALLS)

HEOYOUNG SPECIAL CITY HALL RECORDS ARCHIVE

1990S, 2000S, 2010S, 2020S

MUNICIPAL ARCHIVE WHERE RECORDS ARE SORTED BY DECADE

Is this from 2000?

HEOYOUNG INDUSTRIAL CITY FINANCIAL RECOVERY PLAN

1. FISCAL STATUS REPORT FOR 2000 CURRENTLY FACING A LOSS OF 40 BILLION WON

"Landfill." Now, we're getting somewhere.

"Expected to receive a government aid of 80 billion won."

"The greenbelt in Downfall Town is too close to residential zones,

but omitting it from the report could help us move forward."

Oh, the business proposal. So what happened next?

LANDFILL PROPOSAL APPROVAL LETTER

LANDFILL-RELATED CLAUSES

There must be some secret regarding the landfill.

AN JEWELER'S JEWELRY STORE

I wonder what I'll find.

She's a VVIP client at Heoyoung Land,

so I was curious why she was bending over backward for Chairman Kim.

That's why I went to An Jeweler's store.

Come on, lady.

What do you have for me?

What's this?

When did they issue a card like this?

TRANSFER OR SALE OF THIS CARD IS PROHIBITED

It provides access to all parts of the casino.

Check out all this cash she has.

What's this? "Ministry of the Interior"?

Was she a government employee?

URBAN PLANNING SECTION, ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TEAM

Can I open this?

A SAFE UNDER THE COUNTER

A SIX-DIGIT PASSCODE?

I'll try 690325.

ENTERING HER DATE OF BIRTH

I knew it.

Goodness gracious, this lady.

The money is one thing, but the rest?

Let's see what this is.

A DOCUMENT ENVELOPE INSIDE THE SAFE

What's this?

Of course.

DEATH CERTIFICATE (AUTOPSY REPORT)

"An Upright. Died on May 21, 2002."

The cause of death was injury to her central nervous system?

"The patient sustained severe injuries in a hit-and-run accident."

She died because she couldn't afford the surgery.

Oh dear.

THE PHOTO INSIDE THE ENVELOPE

"My beloved little sister."

"Let's live an upright and righteous life together."

This must've been Jeweler's older sister.

So something bad happened to her.

Poor woman.

What's this?

This was written in 2002.

"Upright, how can I live without you?"

In 2006, she wrote, "I think I've found a lead on your death."

"I'm going to get rich and make them pay."

This is from 2009. "Being upright didn't get me so far."

She wrote this in 2013.

I LIED ABOUT GOLD CONTENT…

This was 2018. So she continued engaging in illegal activities.

There's something about Jeon Four Terms.

THE BASTARD'S DAUGHTER IS SET TO BE THE NEXT MAYOR…

She obviously missed her sister.

"Jeon Mayor was actually elected mayor of Heoyoung City."

"The daughter of our nemesis."

What's this?

"That bastard. Undersea Story, Gamblers House."

"Every month on the 7th at 11 p.m." What's this?

What the heck? Hold on.

She kept this really well hidden, didn't she?

KIM BONG-CHEON OPPOSED TO FORCED RELOCATION POLICY

This is from 2002.

"Following the landfill's construction, soil and water pollution became severe."

"Pollution levels in the environment

surpass the average range found in neighboring regions."

Mass fish deaths were reported.

All right, so something was up with the landfill.

"Justice Town Upright Citizens Group, Representative An Upright."

"Blacklist Concerning the 2002 Relocation Policy."

An Upright had been blacklisted.

Kim Bong-cheon carried out all kinds of dirty work from the shadows.

AN UPRIGHT

CHAIRMAN KIM BONG-CHEON'S OFFICE

What a shame, boss.

You had all that money,

but you died so soon without getting to spend it all.

So this is how he made his fortune.

"Undersea Story." Yes, of course.

OPENING OF THE 30TH BRANCH OF GAMBLERS HOUSE

The 60th branch of Gamblers House.

Did he run those businesses with Ms. Mayor?

"Heoyoung Land Casino."

Were they close?

"High Roller List."

A LIST OF HIGH ROLLERS AT HEOYOUNG LAND

Man, these people are seriously loaded.

Should I even be looking through the boss's drawer like this?

"Agreement."

An Jeweler was supposed to cut the resettlement aid by 80%

and then split the embezzled money evenly with the boss.

The date was changed from May 6th to May 11th.

I wonder why.

There's something else in here.

RELOCATE THE MEEK ONES AND BURY THE STUBBORN ONES IN THE LANDFILL

There's something under here.

"Commercial Land Rezoning Approval Application."

What?

What the heck?

Wait, was the casino going to be demolished?

This too.

It's a wanted poster.

This is Monkfish.

"Whoever captures this punk will be rewarded with 50 million won."

He placed a bounty on Monkfish.

How were they still on good terms?

HOW DID THE WANTED FUGITIVE BECOME THE HOUSE PLAYER?

Here we go. A résumé.

NAME: JANG CHEF

SAMRYU UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL NEUROSURGERY FELLOW

Why is a doctor… When was this?

Was he also the director?

What's this?

"IOU. Creditor, Kim Bong-cheon."

"Debtor, Jang Chef."

He borrowed three billion won?

Three billion won?

He was forced to work in the kitchen.

Seriously? Even if he borrowed money,

why would a clinic director from Gangdam be working in the kitchen?

TA-DA

Oh my.

-Detective. -Yes?

DID HE FIND SOMETHING BIG?

What is it?

I'm going to gather as much evidence as possible.

Isn't this a button?

How did a button end up here?

THE DOOR TO THE ROOM IS LOCKED

It seems to be voice-activated.

But the chairman is dead. How can we activate this?

Detective.

-What is it? -It's time to go.

Do you think you can just order me around?

Did you find anything useful?

There was so much information that I struggled to absorb it all.

COMBINE THE CLUES

I hope you worked hard to clear your name as a suspect.

Did you uncover much evidence?

Since we're at a casino, how about a game of cards?

-Singer, I see you took the most photos. -Clear our names?

-Let's hurry. -So you found a lot.

I just set the rice to cook.

All right, Mr. Monkfish.

-Yes? -Why don't you start things off?

-You want me to start things off? -Go ahead.

The culprit will be identified right away.

Monkfish, go ahead.

First off,

the cause of death is quite clear.

A gunshot through the forehead.

He was shot not only in the forehead but also in the shoulder.

Since it's difficult to accurately target someone with a gun,

there's a possibility

it was fired at close range.

Couldn't the killer have shot Chairman Kim while he was already lying down?

-You know what? -Kim Singer.

-I consider that a strong possibility. -You nailed it.

Mr. Chef, the one who just said he left the rice cooking!

Yes?

I thought you'd be the one to visit when I'm craving good food,

but it turns out

you're the one to see when I'm ill.

Mr. Chef here

used to be a doctor.

In fact, he was a director

of a clinic in Gangdam for 20 years.

No wonder.

No wonder white looks good on him.

This is what I find puzzling.

This man used to be a hotshot doctor

who led his clinic successfully for over 20 years.

So why did he accept a loan of three billion won

that came with terms that forced him to work as a chef

and obey his creditor's every order?

Life is short,

-and I wanted mine to be dynamic. -Sure.

With such a philosophy, going from doctor to chef isn't so scandalous.

Is that so?

I had no doubt you were a real VVIP client,

but forgive me for not recognizing your worth sooner.

Next is Ms. An Jeweler.

There's a lot to discuss about her.

You have a VVIP card,

which grants you unlimited access to Heoyoung Land.

Really?

-The boss-- -You have no idea how much I spent.

As you probably noticed, she has over 70 billion won in deposits.

It's actually 73.4 billion won.

But you weren't born into wealth.

You engaged in some questionable activities,

such as profiting from selling knock-offs

or selling gold-plated jewelry disguised as solid gold pieces.

I'm sure you know

about "Snot of the Sun," the ridiculously valuable gem.

Isn't that worth billions?

-Seven billion won. -Seven billion won?

She smuggled that into China.

Here's what's important though.

Your older sister was An Upright, am I right?

She was a victim of a hit-and-run accident

and died because your family couldn't pay for her surgery.

After your sister's death,

you spent over two decades meticulously planning

and saving up for your revenge.

We should look into this.

It must be very uncomfortable to face Ms. Mayor like this.

-No, I'm fine. -Me?

In your diary, you named Jeon Four Terms as your sister's murderer.

My father would never have done anything like that.

-You got him wrong, then. -Like father, like daughter.

Ms. Mayor, is this news to you?

I knew nothing about this.

Is your father still alive?

-He passed away. -I see.

That brings me to my boss.

There were notes that seemed to refer to him.

"That bastard," and mentions of underground gambling dens.

As of now, there's no direct evidence linking her sister's death

to Jeon Four Terms, Jeon Mayor, or even the deceased chairman.

-Not yet, I'm afraid. -We'll keep an eye out for that.

-Good job, Mr. Jang Monkfish. -Thank you.

Ms. An Jeweler.

Sure.

What I first want to point out is that I have 100 billion won in assets.

And you deposited over 70 billion in the casino?

So 70% of her assets were deposited in the casino.

-That's worth noting. -Of course.

I started to think

-that the murder was designed for display. -I agree.

The way the body was laid out suggested that it was meant to be seen.

Honestly, I was baffled that people like Kim Singer, Jang Monkfish,

and Jang Chef were invited to the VVIP clients' event.

-Me too. -What if we were invited here

the day after the murder so that we could witness it together

as some sort of show?

-I have a question of my own. -Ask away.

You all received invitations, but from whom?

-Wasn't it Bong-cheon? -I received an email from the chairman.

-That's right. -When?

-It was timestamped this morning. -This morning?

-Likewise. -You too, Mr. Chef?

This suggests the killer invited everyone impersonating the chairman

-so that you could witness the body. -That's right.

I'll start with Kim Singer.

Me?

I enjoyed that photo of you as a kid,

singing into your makeshift mic made of a soda bottle

-in front of Singsinger Fish Baekban. -Did your parents run the eatery?

I didn't grow up with much money.

Even so, your family stuck together.

Of course.

With the photo, there was a business card from an entertainment agency.

A note on it said 50 million won could make you the next Jo Sung-mo.

There's something suspicious about how you earned the 50 million.

You worked hard at fertilizer plants and chemical plants,

earning five to ten million won per job.

But they didn't seem like monthly wages.

-Something was off. -That's a lot of money.

I didn't actually work at fertilizer plants.

I handled waste that was hard to dispose of.

You mean heavy metals like cadmium?

I helped out with the disposal process.

I was their helper, so to speak.

You were involved in illegal waste disposal.

All this technical jargon is scaring me.

-Ms. Mayor, isn't that punishable by law? -Yes, absolutely.

Anyway, as you can see,

-Singer signed a contract. -A contract?

It was with Heoyoung Land,

but the terms were unfavorable to him.

He had to perform 24/7 at the casino,

which is open 24 hours a day, all year round.

I speak from experience, having been a singer myself.

That violates labor laws.

If you force someone to sing 24/7, they're bound to build up rage.

-Kim Singer, did he have something on you? -I'd like to ask the same.

Maybe this was the reason.

What is it?

Ms. Hwang Wife.

She wrote, "You're meant for a bigger stage,"

meaning Heoyoung Land.

How could you not know her when you all work here?

She's the wife of our very own Chairman Kim Bong-cheon.

-Was she your sugar mommy? -That's preposterous.

Please don't make it sound like we had a shady relationship.

Mr. Monkfish, take the vape outside.

Sorry about that.

-What do you think you're doing? -Are you kidding me?

Don't you know indoor smoking is illegal?

-But he wasn't vaping. -I see that now.

-I wasn't smoking. -Do you have a sore throat?

Breathing that terrible air in the casino took a toll on Mr. Monkfish's lungs.

-You don't have asthma, do you? -I don't.

-Allow me to continue. -Sorry about that.

When I was working hard at Gazi Nightclub,

Ms. Hwang Wife recruited me for the casino.

-Taking note of "possibly a sugar mommy." -"Possibly a sugar mommy."

-Moving on. -What's next?

"If you get caught, I'll put a hole in you."

-What? -Someone is holding a gun to his temple.

-What could you be caught doing? -Explain.

Did you get caught dating Ms. Wife?

He was acting just like you, Detective.

Chairman Kim kept thinking something was going on between us.

I'm just a singer with a passion for music,

and she's simply a fan who adores my voice.

Here's a key piece of evidence.

I took a look at Kim Singer's phone.

You obviously couldn't wait to leave for Las Vegas.

But Chairman Kim refused to let you go

and told you to work until the 8th.

Based on the email attached to a DM,

you were supposed to audition in Las Vegas,

but Kim Bong-cheon declined it on your behalf without consulting you.

He did?

This person, La Vega, heard my singing.

I was going to be recruited after auditioning as a formality,

but Chairman Kim suddenly intervened.

He snatched the business card,

insisting that all offers go through him because I was under contract.

I didn't even know about the audition,

and my chance to make my break in the US was taken away just like that.

Wasn't that the end of the world for you? It was a dream of a lifetime.

-Now, one last thing. -Is there more on him?

-Enough, lady. -My goodness.

I saw Singsinger Fish Baekban's ledger that you kept from when you were young.

The restaurant bought small amounts with only 4,000 to 11,000 won per fish.

But then I saw large purchases from Jang Monkfish Fisheries.

Ring any bells?

Jang Monkfish Fisheries?

Records show that hundreds of fish were purchased

at an unusually low price from Jang Monkfish Fisheries.

-Is that so? -Yes.

I wasn't the one who kept records.

I do remember fish coming in much cheaper than usual at the time.

My parents were thrilled, and business boomed for a while.

-Were they from Jang Monkfish Fisheries? -Jang Monkfish's fishery?

Hold on. Are your parents fishermen?

Mr. Monkfish, please answer.

Do your parents work in the fisheries business?

-They don't. -They don't?

-Let's leave it there. -Understood.

Sure, but I looked into two people today.

Is there more?

-There's more? -Jeon Mayor.

Me?

You managed to bring the Jolympics to this city.

That's quite the achievement.

-You won the bid? -That's right.

-The global sports event filled with joy? -That's right.

-Yes, hence "Jolympics." -I'm impressed.

Yes, it's quite the achievement.

Are you hoping this would take you to the Blue House?

Of course.

I found a casino development agreement.

Chairman Kim Bong-cheon was obligated to pay a monthly land use fee.

Do you collect that on the 8th of every month?

-That's right. -On the 8th?

"Bong" was written on the 8th of every month.

-That's right. -What's today's date?

-It's the 8th. -Yes, that's right.

Today is when I receive the payment in cash.

-Is that so? -Right.

You receive it in cash?

A career in politics requires a lot of money.

Was it like a political donation?

-A forced donation? -That's right.

This is Bong-cheon's phone, and here are the messages between them.

"Rude Little Bastard."

Were you aware of this?

Did he save my number as that?

-Yes. -"Rude Little Bastard"?

I must say I'm very offended.

Here's what's important.

Ms. Mayor

ordered Chairman Kim to develop the casino over the landfill site.

You agreed to receive payments on the 8th in cash.

That's right.

He then told you to meet him at the vault

since it was secure and bulletproof.

-Soundproof and bulletproof. -Soundproof and bulletproof.

-Really? -It's completely sealed.

Here's the last message he sent.

-The Jeons' secret. -What's that?

-She believes in divination readings. -What?

It seemed your political choices were guided by divination readings.

Her politics are rooted in shamanism.

-Exactly. What is that about? -Really?

Did you see the scrolls in her jewelry box?

One told her to grow a flower on a grave,

and another told her to ready the grave for quick destruction.

On March 27, 2025,

she was told to grow a larger flower on the grave

to become the king.

"King"?

Here, "king" likely refers to the presidency.

These readings are just a reference.

Do you really think I'd blindly trust them?

Can you prove she blindly trusted them, Ms. Jeweler?

Yes, I can prove it.

As you can see here, she was told to grow a flower on a grave.

The casino is shaped like a flower.

That's true, but it turned out beautifully.

Don't you agree?

What puzzled me most

was the reading that said to fill a grave with an offering.

You probably know what the grave refers to.

It's the landfill.

Does this imply that you need to kill a person first?

That was a reading

my father received.

So, did your father kill someone?

My family has a long-standing relationship with the shaman named Myeong Blade.

We have sought a reading from the shaman from time to time.

When my father was building the landfill,

there was an accident with one of the workers.

After receiving the reading,

he buried a human body

in the landfill as a form of sacrifice.

That's all I know.

-In the landfill? -The worker?

-He buried the worker's body? -That's right.

You just admitted to the illegal burial of a dead body.

That was my father's doing, not mine.

-It's a disgrace to the family. -You're pinning it on the deceased?

I was too young at the time to know anything about it.

-I guess it was your father who did it. -He did.

As his daughter, I sincerely apologize on his behalf.

However, the offering helped my father's career thrive.

He went on to serve four terms, after all.

I was then told to plant a flower on a grave.

Since my father had buried the human offering there,

I assumed that was the place and built a casino on it.

-Then, let me ask this. -And so I did, and…

Sure, what is it?

I'd like to point out something else that was in the notebook.

People besides you and your father had received readings too.

We can assume the notes were written by the shaman who gave these readings,

and Bong-cheon sent Ms. Mayor a photo of the notebook to blackmail her.

So how did Jeon Mayor end up with the notebook?

It hit me that she could've killed him and stolen the notebook.

No way.

I didn't kill him.

To tell you the truth, I stole the notebook in secret.

-After you shot him twice? -I didn't kill him.

I don't even know how to fire a gun.

-It's really not that hard. -How do you shoot one?

How do you…

-I'm completely clueless. -At any rate…

That's even more suspicious.

Our current mayor just admitted to robbery.

I had no other choice.

Everything I had dreamed of was going to collapse.

All the crimes you admitted to

would get you three times the sentence for a single murder.

Nonetheless, please recognize my achievements.

-There's also another issue. -Another one? What did I do?

Landfills can only be developed for commercial use after 30 years,

and this particular landfill was constructed in 2000.

What year is it now?

-2025. -2025.

-It hasn't been 30 years. -You built a casino

before the 30-year period was over.

A little too soon, don't you think?

-Yes, that's true, but think about it. -She admits to everything.

Think about it.

The landfill was an eyesore, and the locals complained about it.

-It was stinky and gross. -I wouldn't know.

I made this decision for the sake of our city.

However,

Downfall Town was never a suitable site for a landfill.

But it says here, "omitting it from the report

could help us move forward."

Oh, so the landfill was built after withholding the environmental report.

Your father also offered a human sacrifice,

and you built a casino on that site to help your career thrive.

-Okay, consider that noted. -But my family--

Regardless of the murder case at hand,

she should get the death penalty.

Heoyoung becoming a special city benefited your lives as well!

-That's for the people to decide. -Listen.

-If not for the casino, -You've said enough, Ms. Mayor.

Heoyoung couldn't have made it so far.

Ms. Jeweler, are you done swinging at the mayor?

Here's the last strike.

-This hurts a lot. -Ms. Mayor.

You were obviously desperate,

judging by how you had a PI look into people connected to the landfill.

Which PI, do you ask?

-Jang Private Investigator? -Yes.

What were you trying to find out about those people?

In the event that the readings in the notebook were exposed…

-To kill them all? -That's your only reason?

Of course not.

I was trying to clean up the mess my father made

by offering a public apology or something.

But I had to know the facts before taking action.

-I see. -Detective.

I believe it's crucial for us to look deeper into what happened in 2000

when the landfill was built.

-You think it all began with the landfill. -That's right.

Give it up for Ms. Jeweler, who displayed the wisdom of a woman in her fifties.

-Please applaud. -Nicely done, Ms. Jeweler.

-That's 50 years of wisdom. -Wisdom of a rich woman, huh?

At this point, I believe Ms. Mayor,

who has been on the chopping block, would have a few things to say.

-That was a lot to handle. -Should we even listen to a politician?

First of all, I'd like to address the lips.

Did you have to take a photo of his face so up close?

-His lips. -There was something odd about them.

His lips were colored in a way that made them resemble a penguin's beak.

I first thought that someone had kissed him.

-Could someone have kissed him? -But earlier…

What else but a penguin could've made a mark like that?

-It was more of a peck. -Someone could have lips shaped like that.

-Look at Ms. Jeweler's lips. -She must've done it.

You think Bong-cheon and Jeweler locked lips?

That's not what happened.

You've got to be kidding me.

That's it for the body. I'll now move on to Mr. Monkfish.

I took a look around Mr. Maskfish's room.

-Me? -Yes.

You seem to enjoy cross-dressing.

Cross-dressing?

-I found something odd. -Cross-dressing?

I found a woman's dress and a uniform in his closet.

A variety of items for disguise were also found.

I came across a wig, sunglasses, and marking paste.

The paste is used to mark cards as a way to cheat in games.

Mr. Monkfish, did you gamble in disguise?

You probably know this, but a card shark's success

depends on his anonymity.

They won't let you in on games once they know who you are.

That's why Ms. Jeweler said she didn't see me at the table.

We played at the same table,

but there's a reason you didn't recognize me.

-Is that why… -That was you?

-So Ms. Jeweler didn't recognize him -That crazy punk.

because he was in disguise.

He cleaned me out completely.

I swear, I was playing against a woman though.

Jang Baby might be one of those people who look good dressed as a woman.

How do you change your voice?

I have a device for that.

-Really? -Hang on.

-"All right, I'm going all-in." -He wasn't lying.

-That's so real. -No way.

There's something I'd like to know.

Why did Chairman Kim

put a 50-million-won bounty on your head and keep that flyer around?

-A bounty? -A bounty?

Before being officially employed by the casino,

Monkfish had already been on their radar.

-Were you blacklisted or something? -I guess.

He was hired by the casino because of his exceptional talent.

Let me add to what I discovered.

You had a mentor who taught you the art of disguise.

Doesn't every student have a mentor?

I found a notebook titled "Card Shark's Secret Handbook."

There's a secret handbook?

It covers disguise, bottom dealing,

shuffling techniques, and many others.

The handbook was written by someone called Officer Hyeon.

"Officer Hyeon"?

Yes, and I found a photo and a memo concerning him.

This all sounds very familiar.

He must've passed away.

-There was a photo of his urn. -Wait.

-Is he avenging his mentor? -Didn't he get hit by a train?

As mentioned earlier,

Mr. Monkfish was in the fishing business. He was a fisherman.

-He was a fisherman, not his parents? -That's right.

Before he met Officer Hyeon and trained as a card shark,

-he was an ordinary fisherman. -Yes, that's right.

So he used to be a fisherman.

He was indeed a fisherman becoming a card shark.

He was quite skilled and caught more fish as time went on.

Anyway, that was how he was.

The last person Officer Hyeon met before he passed

was Chairman Kim Bong-cheon.

The boss must've killed him.

So what if he suspected that Kim Bong-cheon killed Officer Hyeon

and got employed at the casino with a different identity,

waiting for the right time to kill him?

That's my theory.

Fine.

Officer Hyeon, my mentor,

was actually a member of the police.

-Was his rank actually an officer? -Yes.

Being a police officer,

he investigated Jeon Four Term thoroughly.

He must've dug really deep to get dirt on him.

I didn't realize it at first, but I found out he was the police

after seeing his notebook.

On the day of his disappearance, I only assumed he was after a big score.

That's what I initially thought.

But when days passed and I couldn't get hold of him,

I went out looking for him.

Okay.

And the search led me here to Heoyoung Special City.

Although I lacked hard evidence that Chairman Kim was my mentor's nemesis,

I had a gut feeling, and I was 100% sure about it.

Since the police were backing out of the investigation,

I knew I had to uncover the truth on my own.

So I played at every illegal casino Kim Bong-cheon owned

and completely cleaned him out.

It wasn't long before he put a bounty on my head.

But that didn't faze me, so I confronted him.

-I like the look in your eyes. -You only live once, right?

I went to him and said,

"Here I am, and I'm ready to work for you."

He lit up with joy and welcomed me with open arms.

-Of course. -That's how I infiltrated the casino.

All right.

I assume you're trying to say Mr. Monkfish saw Chairman Kim Bong-cheon as someone

-who more or less killed his parent. -Exactly.

I understand that he was trying to avenge his mentor,

but was that all there was to it?

He says he went from being a fisherman to a vengeful card shark.

I'm wondering if there's more to the story.

At this point, I want to uncover the most unknown person among us.

-The doctor. -Oh, right.

Let me give you a brief rundown of how he became a chef.

-Good idea. -I'm so curious.

How intriguing.

I found a pile of medical reports in his drawer.

Apparently, the people of Downfall Town had terrible health.

The level of heavy metals in their blood was twice the normal range.

However, everyone was diagnosed with a common cold.

He diagnosed patients suffering from heavy metal poisoning

as having a common cold,

and he received a staggering three billion won in his bank account.

From Kim Bong-cheon?

-Was it from Jeon Four Terms? -It wasn't, huh?

Will you pin it on your father and play dumb again?

Look, I swear…

You might not believe me, but I had no idea about this.

-I had absolutely no idea. -Sure, let's move on.

-That's what all politicians say. -I'll believe you for now.

-Please don't identify me with my father. -His bankbook shows the money

came from Jeon Four Terms.

He immediately spent three billion won to open his own clinic.

Oh, he opened his own clinic.

The Waist-Shoulders-Knees-And-Toes Clinic.

Even Park Ji-yoon, the anchorwoman, seems to have been a regular.

I saw that photo too.

It's odd since she's known for having strong and dense bones.

She came in to shave down those sturdy bones of hers.

-Is that necessary to share? -She said nothing fit her right.

Don't you have a duty to keep patient confidentiality?

LET'S HOPE THE REAL PARK JI-YOON DOESN'T FIND OUT

Anyway, he was doing well for himself after opening a clinic in Gangdam,

but then things went south.

-How so? -What happened?

-I came across a court ruling. -A court ruling?

The plaintiff developed a herniated disc due to excessive gambling,

but after surgery by Jang Chef, he was left paralyzed from the waist down.

-Oh dear. -Oh my goodness.

As a result of this major malpractice,

he was ordered to pay a whopping five billion won in damages

and even had his medical license revoked.

He must've taken out a loan of three billion won to cover the damages.

-Is that how you came to work here? -He borrowed it from Kim Bong-cheon.

-Of all the options, why a chef? -Let me explain.

I honestly don't know.

He told me to come and cook at the casino,

and so I did.

But who would've thought I'd be this good at it?

What in the world are you on about?

-Did you find your calling? -That was so random.

It wasn't easy for Jang Chef.

I found signs in his room

that he was trying to find peace

-at On Fleek Meditation Center. -Meditation Center?

Anyway, I had a closer look at the pamphlet.

He said his life was already over

and that the source of his misery

-was none other than Kim Bong-cheon. -Bong-cheon.

Anyway, he found spiritual peace

at a place run by Na Cult Leader.

What was it called again?

The Messianian Church.

Yes, the Messianian Church.

-The Messianian Church? -I couldn't tell if he had converted,

but he was turning to this religious group for spiritual guidance.

-I thought it was an amateur soccer club. -That gave me goosebumps.

-You thought it referred to Messi? -We know the body was put on display,

so what if it's connected to some kind of religious ritual?

-It's not, but believe what you want. -The Messianian Church.

Also, I don't think any of you guys took a close look

at Chairman Kim's phone.

There were texts exchanged between him and An Chump.

-An Chump? -I read those.

This person was delivering more suckers to the boss,

such as the CEO of a construction company and even an assemblyman.

You brought in a lot of them, didn't you?

-To your Bong-cheon. -Are you An Chump?

Are you calling me a chump?

You're the chump of all chumps. Get a grip already.

-There's no need to call me that. -I read those texts too

and thought the two were talking about some unidentified sucker.

Turns out they were talking about An Jeweler, the chump.

-"Chump" was the nickname he gave her. -I was mistaken.

-Here's another thing I'm curious about. -I had no idea.

I found a secret compartment in the chairman's office

behind the framed picture of a Joker.

When I swung open the frame, I discovered a box.

There was a jewel-encrusted box.

I opened the box and found this.

This gun.

There was a gun inside the box.

Remember how the chairman died?

-He was shot. -Yes, he was shot.

-I found a gun. A revolver, to be exact. -There was a gun?

And next to the gun were two bullets.

They had clearly been fired and hit a target or something,

judging by their crushed state.

I unloaded the revolver

and discovered that two out of six rounds had been fired,

and the other four hadn't been fired.

For that reason,

I can confidently say that this gun was used to kill Chairman Kim.

Chairman Kim died by his own gun.

It seems that way.

All right. Then, we'll need to know who had access to that gun.

I have an answer to that question.

There was a logo on the box

-with the letter A. -"A"?

"A."

-What about it? -Doesn't that point to Ms. Jeweler?

-A as in Jewelry Store A. -Ms. An Jeweler.

Do you sell things like that at your jewelry store?

Ms. Jeweler,

this is a key piece of evidence, so make your position clear.

-I gave it to him as a gift. -Even the gun?

Yes.

She's one scary lady.

-How so? What's scary about gifting a gun? -What?

Do you sell guns at your jewelry store?

You really think I gifted him a gun just because I sell them at my store,

you idiot?

I bought the gun and gave it to him.

-Man, you're so frustrating. -Why a gun of all things?

-Why a gun? -Listen.

Why do you think?

Why would anyone need a gun?

Was it to kill him with it later?

Yes.

I gave it to him so I could use it to kill him.

I thought if I gave him the gun,

I'd be able to see where he'd store it.

No way.

Did you kill him?

I couldn't.

Some other jerk beat me to it.

That means someone besides me knew where the gun was.

-All right. -We'll know once we investigate further.

There's also this.

I couldn't quite figure out what Ms. Jeweler did in the past.

Couldn't you figure it out?

She used to be a civil servant.

-Really? -That's right.

She was a Grade 9 civil servant at the Ministry of the Interior.

I discovered an agreement between you and Chairman Kim.

You were supposed to pay the residents five million won

-to help them relocate. -Yes, the resettlement money.

You agreed to cut it down to a million and split the profit with the boss, right?

-Yes, you read that right. -Yes.

-You're evil. -You even stole that money?

The two of you entered into this agreement on May 6, 2002.

However, the date was changed from the 6th to the 11th.

I must say though,

she would've absolutely loathed doing any business with the chairman.

But they have a close relationship.

Why would you say that?

I found the texts they exchanged in 2002 on her phone.

I found Chairman Kim pressuring her to reconsider the offer.

Ms. Jeweler, however, told him to back off

or risk being reported to the police.

So she was a civil servant with integrity?

So what happened between May 6th and 11th that made her change her mind?

When did her sister die again?

Do you care to know my story?

Ms. Jeweler, did you do anything for Chairman Kim

while you were working as a civil servant?

My sister always reminded me

to be upright and righteous.

That's why I told him never to contact me again.

Then, my sister got in a hit-and-run accident.

I desperately needed money for her surgery.

That's why I changed my mind and signed the agreement on the 11th.

-I see. -That's what happened.

Didn't you see the note that was also in the envelope?

I didn't catch that.

She was ordered to relocate everyone

and to bury anyone who resisted in the landfill.

The name of the person who wrote it was written on the back of that note.

-Jeon Four Terms. -What?

Jeez, Dad. How much more of your mess do I have to clean up?

Judging by that tone,

you would probably kill him yourself if he hadn't passed away.

Ms. Mayor, did you really not know about your father's doings?

Ms. Mayor,

weren't you heavily involved in building the casino on the landfill?

I was.

It seems you were applying for the rezoning approval for that land.

You planned to construct a stadium on the site of the casino.

Because the city is hosting the Jolympics.

Oh, you're right. Anyway, the form had only been signed by the mayor,

and Chairman Kim crumpled it up and tossed it on the floor.

That's why I suggested he move the casino elsewhere.

I even offered to forgo rent.

-To run the business elsewhere? -That's right.

And give up his luxurious casino?

There's no other site in the city large enough to accommodate a stadium.

-Where would he go? -The stadium had to be built here.

-It had to be built on the casino site. -Sure.

What's more important? The Jolympics, of course.

Jeon Mayor and the divination notebook.

This isn't something we should take lightly.

She must've firmly believed

that her father won four elections because he followed the readings.

The readings she got around the time she was aiming for the presidency

must've held even greater significance for her.

So her eye would've been set on creating a bigger flower, the stadium.

But Kim Bong-cheon got in her way and blackmailed her with the notebook,

so she might've felt the need to get rid of him.

Her father buried someone to get what he wanted,

so she could've believed she could kill someone too.

Also, I discovered crucial evidence in the chairman's office.

Did anyone else notice a button lying on the floor?

No, I didn't.

There was a button.

That button is connected to the frame that kept the gun's storage box hidden.

So it fell off of whoever was getting the gun?

It likely fell while they were either getting the gun or returning it

because it was found right below it.

Let's check your shirt.

It was a different color.

-It was black. -It looked like a button

from the cuff of a man's suit.

Jang Monkfish.

-Jang Monkfish! -Show us your jacket.

Raise your arms where we can see them.

Show us your arms, or we'll bring the sledgehammer!

Come on now. Must there be bloodshed?

-How many buttons are there? -He's missing one.

He only has two on this side.

Is bloodshed really necessary?

Bring the sledgehammer.

Unbelievable. So that's who the button belonged to.

What were you going to do with the gun?

Fine. I'll tell you.

I, too, made plans

to kill

Kim Bong-cheon.

-I had a plan of my own, -I knew it.

and I knew where he kept the gun.

Here's how it went down.

At 10:05 p.m., she started throwing a fit, accusing the game of being a scam.

-You mean Ms. Jeweler? -Yeah.

You finally figured out you were being fooled.

At around 10:10 p.m., the whole game fell apart.

Since I was dressed as a woman,

I went to my room to wash up and get changed.

Since it was right before the first anniversary

and the boss would be handling payouts,

I decided to finally execute my plan.

So I went to his office at around 10:55 p.m.

and grabbed the gun

to kill the chairman when he arrived.

Every month on the 7th at 11 p.m., he came to his office to handle payouts.

Even Ms. Jeweler knew that.

-Yes, I did. -To handle the casino payouts?

He did that by himself.

So I waited, but he never showed up.

He was nowhere to be seen even by 11:10 p.m.,

and that's when I heard someone calling for him.

Someone else was at the door,

and I knew I was in trouble.

-Who was it? -Did you see who it was?

I couldn't tell who it was, but they were calling for the chairman.

-Man or woman? -Didn't you hear coughing?

-It was a guy. -A guy?

That's it!

Was it you?

It was me.

-Why, you… -Are you kidding me?

The office has only one door, so you would've had to cross paths.

There's another door leading out to the stage.

I figured it wasn't my day to kill him,

so I put the gun back in its place.

At the time, I didn't see anything else.

There were no spent bullets in that case.

-There were no spent bullets? -No.

The murder happened afterward, then.

Okay.

Singer, why did you go to his office at 11:10 p.m.?

-I went to see the chairman. -What for?

I wasn't feeling well, so I took some meds and fell asleep.

But then I woke up to a DM notification.

I went to the chairman to ask about the situation.

But at the office--

-His dream was at stake. -You didn't see the chairman?

-No. -I didn't.

Where on earth was the chairman?

Where was he? Someone must've seen him.

An Jeweler.

-Yeah, An Jeweler. -Yes?

-An Jeweler. -Yes?

Why did you throw a fit when you're not one to usually do that?

Whatever you lose must be chump change for you.

I knew he handled payouts alone on the 7th at 11 p.m.

Are you two that close?

-So I was the only one who didn't know. -Ms. Mayor, I'm a VVIP at the casino.

-She's acting like she isn't a chump. -It was my plan all along.

-She's acting like she knows everything. -I let him take advantage of me.

Anyway, I knew everything.

I had decided to kill him on the 7th long ago.

Ms. Mayor, didn't you show up at around 9:40 p.m.

-in a fit of rage? -She did.

I did. Since there were people on the third floor,

I asked the chairman to talk in private in his office at 9:50 p.m.

When did you leave his office?

At 10 p.m.

-You only talked for ten minutes? -That's right.

I saw that as my cue to throw a huge fit at the table.

I did so at 10:05 p.m.

-The game was broken up at 10:10 p.m. -Exactly.

At 10:10 p.m., Bong-cheon offered

to show me the vault.

Did you go into the vault?

So, we went to check it together.

Did you go inside?

As you know, the framed Joker is in a bit of a blind spot.

My plan was to swing the frame open,

quietly grab the gun, and shoot him.

But then he suddenly told me to go into the vault as well.

I was planning to sneak up on him, but he told me to go inside first.

I figured it just wasn't the right time to kill him,

so I gave up and left his office at 10:30 p.m.

It wasn't your day either.

Lastly, here's something we should keep in mind going forward.

Between the chairman's office and the stage,

I noticed some cleaning supplies,

and there was an instruction card attached to the cart.

What struck me as odd was the note about the hill

-behind the casino. -I noticed that too.

Apparently, as carcasses decompose,

methane gas builds up, which could burst and start a fire.

It's very likely that the casino's location on a landfill

left the site vulnerable to gas-related accidents.

Jang Chef found something related to this matter,

-so let's hear from him next. -Sounds good.

-All right. -Nicely done, Mr. Singer.

Despite not feeling well, you delivered a clear briefing.

However, I would appreciate it if you wore a mask.

Goodness.

I'm Jang Chef. All right.

The killer murdered the victim and put the body on display.

Did the victim collapse on the spot, or was he placed there?

I believe the victim was already incapacitated.

He was positioned there before being shot twice.

It was as easy as that.

But here's what I find strange.

As per my deductions, he must've been shot on stage.

But the gun doesn't have a silencer.

Shouldn't somebody have heard the gunshots?

-Everyone should've heard it. -Only the vault was soundproofed.

However, the body was discovered somewhere other than the vault.

We must not overlook the possibility of the body being moved.

Who here went into the vault?

-Did you go inside? -Ms. Jeweler did.

I did.

Ms. Mayor, don't you go to the vault to receive your payout?

No, I receive it in cash the next day.

Only Kim Bong-cheon's voice

-can unlock the door, correct? -Yes.

Don't you think all our answers will be in that vault?

Yeah. I'd also like to point out

that there's a gas leak detector near the stage.

But it doesn't work.

I couldn't get it to turn on,

so I took it apart.

There should be three batteries, but one was missing.

-Someone took it out. -Exactly.

Someone must've removed it beforehand

-to release the gas. -Exactly.

There's a vent right next to it.

Gas can either enter or be released through there.

If gas had leaked through the vent

but the detector didn't go off,

he could've passed out from the gas before realizing what hit him.

That's a plausible theory.

I found a document envelope

hidden inside the table in Ms. Jeweler's office.

Inside was an environmental report.

It said the landfill had been causing significant problems for the neighborhood

because of abnormal pollution levels.

That's why many locals suffered from heavy metal poisoning.

-There was a mass death of fish as well. -Right.

There were many alarming signs.

Based on the facts in this environmental report,

Ms. An Upright led a protest as the representative

of the Upright Citizens Group.

-Her accident must've been a hit. -How righteous is that?

She was assassinated.

There's a man from the protest who was also photographed with her.

-Who? -It was…

Who was it?

It was Kim Bong-cheon.

That's right.

An Jeweler's dear Kim Bong-cheon can be seen in the photo as well.

-Listen up, everyone. -Unbelievable.

Don't be so quick to assume

that only Mr. Four Terms was involved in Ms. Upright's death.

Kim Bong-cheon, who carried out Jeon Four Terms's orders

-Exactly. -is directly tied to Ms. Upright's death.

-Very well said. -I'm pretty sure Ms. Jeweler knew.

I say this

because of the blacklist connected to the landfill.

Ms. Upright was at the top of the list.

And the blacklist had a signature on it that belonged to Mr. Four Terms.

-That being said, -Seriously, Dad.

everyone here

has a motive strong enough to kill Chairman Kim Bong-cheon.

Then there's the landfill.

All of you are connected to the landfill in some way.

-Right. -But why did the killer feel the need

to put the body on display for all of you to see?

Who knew about the gun?

I didn't.

-Singer, what about you? -I had a gun pointed at my head.

-Yeah. -So I knew he had a gun,

but I didn't know where he kept it.

I was too busy worrying about the gun to my head.

I honestly had no clue.

I knew about it.

These two knew about the gun. She's the one who gave it to him.

Three of you knew about the gun, while the other two didn't.

This is a tough vote to make.

THE DETECTIVE'S 1ST ROUND OF VOTING

THE DETECTIVE CASTS 2 VOTES TOTAL, 1 OF WHICH IS CAST AFTER THE BRIEFING

First of all,

he screwed Singer over by destroying his dream.

Meanwhile, there's Jang Chef, who's become the servant of this casino.

He's also had a rough life so far.

-I've reached Nirvana. -Jeweler wants to avenge her sister,

and Monkfish wants to avenge his mentor.

Then there's the woman who's on the cusp of finding out

whether or not she can become the president.

No one here is as desperate as she is to achieve her goal.

While I can't say I'm sure…

WHO WILL THE DETECTIVE VOTE FOR?

PARK DETECTIVE CHOSE AN JEWELER

I had no other choice.

-I can't say I'm surprised. -Me neither.

Given the evidence so far--

I bet you think I did it because a family member is involved.

That's right.

-It's actually poetic. -What is?

Gifting someone a gun only to use it to kill them later.

The message was, "I will spill as much of your blood

as was spilled into this landfill."

How righteous of her.

Shut it already, and let's get searching again.

Ms. Jeweler, if my accusation upset you,

channel that emotion into finding more clues.

That being said, let's put our heads together.

Let's head back out there.

Sounds good.

Let's catch this killer.

THE SCENE OF THE CRIME WILL REVEAL THE CULPRIT

I'm going to check the places I wasn't able to search earlier.

Let me see.

This is the first place we should check.

But how do we get inside the vault?

KIM BONG-CHEON'S VAULT IS LOCKED

How do we gain access to it?

"Activate voice recognition for user verification."

I'm Kim Bong-cheon.

Open the door.

It won't work.

Do we not have anything with the boss's voice?

SEARCHING JANG CHEF'S ROOM

What's this?

AN ITEM FOUND UNDER THE MATTRESS

"Jang Chef's Witch Soup Recipe."

What the heck?

What in the world is his deal?

Seriously, who is this man?

Detective, beware of him.

-Step away from him. He's dangerous. -Who?

-Do you mean Jang Chef? -He's a dangerous man.

-Mr. Chef. -For goodness' sake.

What the heck is this?

JANG CHEF'S RECIPE BOOK

"Cut the fingers into an appropriate size and add them to the pot."

"Chop fresh thigh meat into bite-sized pieces."

"Prepare a thick cut of belly meat."

"Poke holes in the meat if it resists."

He adds fingers to his soup

and thigh meat to his salad.

-Why do you add fingers to your dish? -What?

-You've got to be kidding me? -Why make soup with thigh meat?

-Why make a salad like that? -Come on now.

RETCHING

Did you start cooking humans after joining the cult?

A CULT FREAK WHO COOKS WITH HUMANS AS INGREDIENTS?

You've got to be kidding me.

Explain this, then.

"Prepare a thick cut of belly meat."

Kim Bong-cheon had a fat belly. That's a thick cut.

"Poke holes in the meat if it resists."

-Is that why you made two holes? -You made a hole in his forehead.

Look at where it's bleeding out. It's the same as the body.

This looks exactly like the deceased, especially with that fat belly.

-Look at the head and shoulder. -They're identical.

I was wondering why the body was on display, and now I know why.

Look at the shoulder, head, and the blood.

This guy is the most suspicious.

Subtitle translation by: Yenny Kang