Original subtitles

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)

(Drugs are not just a simple deviation, but a serious crime...)

(that can destroy individuals, families, and the entire society...)

(with a single choice.)

Hey! You said if I signed up for this,

the maturity rate would be 3.5 percent, right?

So why are you now saying it's only 3 percent?

Sir, as I explained before,

if you deposit a minimum of 500 dollars a month for 6 months,

you receive an additional 0.5 percent interest.

However, on your 4th payment, you only deposited 200 dollars...

When did you ever say that?

Hey, you darn crooks! Shut up and give me my money! You hear me?

- I can't believe this... - Sir.

- Is everything okay? - I've got this.

Unbelievable.

Sir.

- Then how about this plan? - What?

It's a savings account with a base rate of 2.5 percent,

but if you use our bank's credit card, you get an additional 3 percent,

- for a total of 5.5 percent. - What?

What, are you trying to pull a fast one on me again?

The existing cardholders have to spend 10,000 dollars a year,

but since you'd be a new card member,

you only need to spend 5,000 dollars a year...

to get the same benefits.

Hey. I'm not interested. I said I'm not interested.

But looking at your statements, you already spend more on your debit card.

So if you put that on a credit card, without spending any more money,

you'd actually be getting a much better interest rate.

Well, I...

And on top of that, since you're turning 65 this month,

you're eligible for a tax exemption.

With the high interest and tax benefits, it seems like a really good deal for you.

What do you think?

Oh, well...

- Well, I... - And happy early birthday, sir.

Oh, yes...

- Thank you. - Thank you.

Take care.

(Savings Plan Agreement)

That was incredible. Did you really sign her up during that?

Your composure is unreal.

I bet you've never even raised your voice in your life, have you?

Hey, you bastards!

Stop right there!

Give me my money!

You bastards!

I said give me my money, you bastards!

(Episode 4)

Hey, who gave it to you?

- I'm not saying it was you, man. - What?

The name. I need the name.

- What? - Tell me everything you know, you idiot!

- I don't remember anything. - Darn it. The cops in this country...

Darn it!

Why are you here?

I told you to leave!

I asked why you're here! Detective, do something about this guy!

(Art Club Teacher)

Darn it!

(Art Club Teacher)

Where are you? Don't tell me...

you didn't actually go to the police station, did you?

Get out of there now!

I'll do what you want, so just get out of there!

Get out of there now!

Hey, Miss. Come with him.

- Why do you like it? - Next...

Hey, Eun Young, look at this.

What's up?

Just earlier,

there was a woman sitting over there.

What are you on about?

All right, Miss. Come with me.

Yes.

Hey, handle this first. Got it?

You're completely nuts.

You can't go down alone, right?

So what are you going to do now?

Say something, you crazy lady! How are you going to fix this?

Don't talk down to me. You're even younger than me.

What?

Just because I was polite and treated you teacher,

did you think I was a pushover?

You think I'm crazy? Yes, I am.

Don't you have a heart? If you take all those drugs...

What will happen to me and my family? You want us to die on the street?

Are you even human?

Why should I cut you any slack? Am I your son or something?

I cut ties with my own family ages ago. What makes you think I'd do you a favor?

Look, a sob story like yours is a dime a dozen.

You bastard.

Did you think a drug dealer would be a nice guy?

What's the harm?

You can't sell at Medusa for a while anyway.

You think Medusa's the only place to sell? Gangnam is full of clubs.

- James, where are you? - You...

I'm going to kill you.

Darn it!

20,000 dollars.

My husband's medical bills and our mortgage come to 186,700 dollars.

Once I cover that, I'm done.

Once I make 200,000 dollars, I'm out.

The rest of the drugs are all yours.

What do you say? Still not interested?

For real?

You'd give me the rest?

(Gwangjin)

So the signal cut out here.

(Gwangjin)

(Gwangjin)

(Gwangjin)

I don't trust you. You said at least it's worth 8 million dollars, right?

Go on, prove it.

Bring me 100,000 dollars in two weeks. Then we'll talk.

I have to see what my partner is capable of.

And if you try to pull anything behind my back again,

Su Ah is going to see that contract video we filmed.

Like you said, we can go down together.

Let's see who has more to lose.

Fine.

Okay.

Deal.

Of all the people to get mixed up with...

There are a few ways to take it. You can snort it, dissolve it in a drink,

or a lot of people freebase. Injecting is stronger, being direct,

but I wouldn't recommend it.

Why not?

You get hooked way faster. Then you lose your mind.

You get track marks all over your arms, and your speech starts to slur.

And then everyone knows. They'll say, "Oh, they're using crystal."

Next thing you know, someone calls it in, and the cops show up.

And if we get unlucky, we get busted too.

- Excuse me, do you have another of these? - Let me check.

You can't just sell to any Tom, Dick, and Harry.

Our goal is to build a long-term, safe client base.

You have to know if they're a reckless user or a discreet user.

You have to figure them out after just a few messages.

Okay?

Okay.

- Sir, here you go. - Yes.

- Thanks. - Yes.

The prices in this game are like stocks. They change every day.

Between 500 and 800 dollars a gram.

Basically, you name the price. You can cut a deal if they buy in bulk.

It's a competitive market.

I think I last bought 100 grams for 15,000 dollars.

So you make more profit selling in smaller quantities.

On paper, yes, but it's a huge risk.

It means you're making more transactions, meaning a higher chance of getting caught.

Even if you take a loss,

it's better to make one big score and leave.

Let's say you sell it at 500 dollars a gram.

If you sell 20 a day, that's 70,000 dollars a week,

which is 140,000 in 2 weeks. My cut of that would be 42,000 dollars.

So I won't even make 100,000 dollars a month.

What if I sold it at 800 dollars a gram?

You'd take roughly 330,000 dollars,

and I'd make 140,000 dollars a month.

So in a month and a half, I'll have exactly 200,000 dollars.

You got a calculator in your head or something?

Use a separate phone for business. No social media apps.

Don't ever use those apps for business. Anyone can dox you if they really want to.

Only use apps that don't keep a record.

Link our accounts, and you can use my ID. See?

Leave no trace.

Link accounts.

- What are you doing? - Taking notes.

Let me see that.

What are you doing? Are you crazy?

I should be asking you that. Are you crazy?

I told you not to leave any evidence, and here you are writing it all down.

Never write anything in front of me again. Seriously.

This is unbelievable.

- You all know what perspective is, right? - Yes.

It's what makes things look near or far. And for that, you need a vanishing point.

One point gives you a one-point perspective.

Two points give you a two-point perspective.

We guarantee the best quality and reliability. Security assured,

High quality, purest grade available.

Inquiries welcome for 24 hours.

What about kimchi stew? Or maybe some soybean paste stew?

(We guarantee the best quality and reliability. Security assured.)

- So, how was your date? - Well, we met,

- but he looked nothing like his pictures. - Really?

Totally.

(We guarantee the best quality and reliability. Security assured.)

It says new product.

(Taengkyu: You got any?)

- We got one. - You got any?

They're asking if we have any drugs.

"Hello. A pleasure to make your acquaintance."

Did you expect them to start with that?

(Taengkyu: You got any?)

Yes.

- How much for a rig? - "A rig?"

It's slang for a syringe. It's basically a unit of sale.

One gram. That's about how much fits in one syringe.

How do I get it?

Delivery. What's your region?

Gyeonggi Province.

Keep your answers vague. Before they buy, you must verify them.

- Time to verify. - Verify?

Something like an ID or proof of use. To prove they have no ulterior motive,

and prove they're not a bear.

(Bear: slang for an undercover cop in a drug chat)

Address.

The verification is just a precaution.

Just in case of what?

They might stab me in the back, like you. Say they try to resell it,

or snitch to the cops. Then we use their info to get them back.

Just like what you did to me?

We're in the middle of a consultation.

Unless you want the whole world to know,

maybe we should find a more permanent place?

Kang Eun Soo.

Oh, come on. Seriously, isn't this taking it too far?

Don't you think that's a little much? I’m just a yellow belt!

You're seriously trying to kill me.

You should work out more often.

Why says I don't...

Sir, let's get going.

Tae Gu...

Hey, Choi Kyung Do, suit up, quick.

I said suit up, you idiot.

Based on his build, that looks like James.

Can you fast-forward a little?

And who's this?

There were so many people that day. How am I supposed to remember everyone?

I've never seen either of them before.

I bet a urine test would jog your memory.

Do you have a warrant?

Interesting.

Darn it.

Hey.

This woman vanished at the transfer station.

She changed clothes and switched trains. Unbelievable.

This is a total mess.

I don't bite.

And I'm sure you brought your stun gun anyway.

Come on, hurry up. You have to do it yourself today.

(Min: I'll take three.)

I'll take three.

Verification, please.

(Neighbor2: Verification, please.)

- You first. - Me first?

He's asking me to verify, too. Should I do it?

Take a picture of your ID and send it.

- Seriously? - What? No, of course not!

Have you learned nothing at all?

You're a scammer, aren't you?

What happened? The chat's gone.

They thought it was a scam, so they deleted the chat and left.

Why are you overthinking the reply? This isn't an insurance pitch.

Stop trying to explain. Just get straight to the point.

If you're too polite or talk too much, you just make people suspicious.

How will you ever make that 100,000 dollars?

What about the packaging?

You're not just sending the drugs as is, are you?

Actually, I have an idea for that.

Mom, I'm home!

Hey!

- Mom, what are you doing? - My phone fell under the bed.

- Do you want me to help you find it? - Oh, no, it's fine. I'll get it.

Go on.

Darn...

See? When we do it together,

it's going so much faster, isn't it?

Just get back to work.

(Non-Member Service)

(Domestic Shipping)

Please place the package on the scale.

Please remove your item and select a service.

- Are you Park Chan Gyu? - You're Yoo Min Ji, right?

Here you go.

What are you on today?

- You seem different. - I just switched to this stuff.

This is unreal.

Let's take this and go for another round.

- Hi. - Hi.

- Paying by card? - Yes, please.

Oh, Dong Hyun!

You look great!

Good luck! You got this!

- Hello. - I applied for this position...

Extraordinary drive and...

- Tenacity... - The rapid momentum...

A spirit that never gives up...

That bastard James has gone dark.

Then find anyone who worked with him.

(Then find anyone who worked with him.)

Applicant number 34, Lee Jin Ah,

and applicant number 35, Hwang Dong Hyun, please come in.

Okay.

(Sunjung Construction, 2021 2nd-Wave Recruitment, Third Interview)

Hello.

(Sunjung Construction, 2021 2nd-Wave Recruitment, Third Interview)

Okay, let's start with you, Lee Jin Ah. Please introduce yourself.

Hello, I'm applicant number 34, Lee Jin Ah.

Hello. I'm applicant number 35, Hwang Dong Hyun.

I already told everything. Stop jerking me around. It's so annoying.

Excuse me.

You're not supposed to spit on the floor.

What?

Hey, let me go.

You bastard! What do you think you're doing?

Help me. Please, spare my life.

- Darn you. - I really don't know.

Look, you're not the only one. Nobody knows anything.

His name, his number, and where he lives, I'm telling you, nobody knows!

Look, you have to know. Because that's the only way you'll...

- get out of here alive. - I have a lot of money.

I'll give you money.

Stay still.

(Contacts)

(Kang Hwi Rim)

- Hello? - Hey, it's Min Woo.

Listen, I have to ask you something.

Do you have James' number?

Who is this? You have the wrong number.

- Don't call here again. - Hey, wait!

This is not the time to be messing around.

Please. I'll call someone else.

No, really, it's because nobody knows anything.

Please, just one more chance. No, I'll call someone else. I swear.

Wait, what is that?

What is this?

- Please, don't. - Hold him.

- Right. - Stop!

What is this?

They sell it. Something that looks just like your stuff.

I saw it for sale on an app. I'm serious. I swear.

Let him go.

Please spare me.

Oh, please, spare me.

Doing cash deals the old way is getting too difficult.

Wire transfers are also risky, and any transfer over 10,000 dollars...

gets automatically reported to the authorities.

So you're saying we need burner accounts.

Maybe about 6? The daily ATM limit is 6,000 dollars.

But it's gotten really hard to open new bank accounts lately.

Never mind that.

You just stay out of it, Eun Soo.

Managing the money...

is my job.

All our transactions must be in Bitcoin. That way, they're untraceable.

(Sell Confirmation)

(Your withdrawal request has been completed)

(Login)

(Email, Password)

(OTP Authentication)

(Verify, Next)

(Withdrawal Completed)

Once the money's built up,

you cash out in small sums on many exchanges.

(James, 6,000 dollars processed)

Then you launder it through illegal swaps, earning a bonus in the process.

Withdraw it from the burner accounts, and you're done!

Please take your card and receipt. Thank you.

Please enter the desired amount...

(Check the screen for pin details)

Your cash is being dispensed.

Please take your card and receipt.

5,400...

Nice.

And to think of what I used to make in a day at Medusa.

For a whole week,

we earned only 5,400 dollars.

How are we ever going to make 8 million dollars at this rate?

You think you can pass the test like this?

You know you have less than a week left, right?

(Saero Girls' Middle School 2-5 Parent Chatroom)

(Gari: What are your prices?)

What are your prices?

One, three, and five.

Do you sell in bulk? Say, around 300?

Well, 300...

Yes, that's possible.

The price...

is 80,000 dollars.

How about 60,000 dollars?

How about 70,000 dollars? I can't go any lower than that.

Feel free to look elsewhere.

(Saero Girls' Middle School 2-5 Parent Chatroom)

(Feel free to look elsewhere.)

- How about 65,000 dollars... - Mom, you have a call.

Oh, I was just sleeping.

Come here.

- Looks like a group chat alert. - Oh, thanks.

(Deal.)

Deal.

Shipping is okay with you, right?

No. I need to see the product before I pay.

In cash.

- That won't be possible. - Then the deal's off.

You know you have less than a week left, right?

What should I do?

Eleven...

and twelve?

- Is that everyone? - No, we're missing one person.

Who?

Su Ah's mom.

This is getting a little ridiculous.

How many times has she bailed now?

She's the only one who hasn't even read the group chat.

Hey, give her a break. You know what she's going through.

Su Ah's parents...

were the most lovey-dovey couple. And now the husband she adored is sick.

- We should be more understanding. - There's nothing she can do.

Right, Professor Yang?

I can't go home, I need to go on a business trip today.

So they love each other, but that doesn't give her a free pass.

(Haengbok Hospital)

(Preparation period: 1 year)

- The interior... - I'm no expert on interior design...

This was the dining table we already had. And it turned into this.

I know, right? No wonder.

Mr. Park.

Ms. Baek.

This is fun, isn't it?

You really don't have to do all this.

Please, relax. It's not like we're strangers.

Besides, I'm doing it while I'm here, so it's no big deal.

And I know Eun Soo has been busy lately.

(Haengbok Hospital)

What are friends for?

I should help out when I can.

Because of me...

Eun Soo and you are going through so much trouble.

Don't say that. It's not your fault you're sick.

- A husband like you is one in a million. - Someone like Eun Soo is even rarer.

I'm a very lucky man.

To hear you talk, anyone would think you're newlyweds.

So cheesy.

When is Eun Soo supposed to get here?

For a short stay or the night?

(CCTV Recording in Progress)

- I just need that room for an hour. - Just for one hour, right?

Short stay, please

(ID Required)

Room 203.

I have an appointment.

Isn't this too little?

We're already strapped for cash.

How many shares of Tuen Holdings have we bought so far?

Just under 100,000 shares. Since the price closed over 50 dollars,

so we can't even buy 1,000 shares with this.

I thought you said your goal was at least 150,000 shares.

And you told Austin you already had them.

That's the only way to get that bloodhound interested in Tuen.

Don't worry. I wasn't just bluffing.

It's all part of the plan.

I'll get you more cash next time.

You've never wondered where I get my money,

have you?

- You've never once asked. - No, I'm not curious.

Because I've learned that the more I know about you,

the worse off I am.

From experience.

Hold the money and your ID up to the camera.

Open the ceiling panel in the bathroom.

Now, leave the bag, take the product, and get out.

Peekaboo.

Are you alone?

Why aren't you answering me?

No. I'm...

There are people outside...

You're lying. There was no one there.

Well, this is interesting.

To think the person dealing such high-quality stuff...

turns out to be some housewife.

The only reason I'm going along with this insane plan of yours...

isn't because I like you.

And it's not because I've forgiven you.

But there is one thing I'm curious about.

Are you still...

painting?

Lower your mask.

How about this?

We won't lay a finger on you. In return...

stay quiet until we leave with the drugs and the bag of cash.

That's the deal.

Fair enough?

I'll sell it to you for 60,000 dollars,

no, you can have it for 50,000 dollars.

How about 40,000 dollars?

Who has a name like that?

(Witch)

You don't need to know. I'm leaving.

Kyung.

Whatever it is you're doing,

make sure your family doesn't get hurt.

If you get in over your head trying to clean up your own mess,

and just get it all over everyone else, then this will all be for nothing.

You get me?

Later.

Hey, come on.

What's gotten into you?

If you get in over your head trying to clean up your own mess,

and just get it all over everyone else, then this will all be for nothing.

You get me?

(Missed Call: Witch)

(Missed Call)

(Kang Hwi Rim)

(Kang Hwi Rim)

- Yes? - Hey. Look, I'm at the party,

and it's urgent.

Can you get over here right now?

Right now?

Hey, you bastards!

Stop right there! Give me my money! You bastards!

Hey!

You bastards! Hey!

Stop right there!

Hey!

Give me my money!

Give me my money!

I said give me my money, you bastards!

What is it you love so much about Eun Soo?

Eun Soo is strong.

She's got a strong spirit. No matter how tough things get,

or whatever life throws at her,

she never breaks.

Darn it!

That crazy lady.

Darn...

- Hey! - Hey, lady!

Hey! Just run her over. We've...

Hey, ram her!

Who the hell are you?

- Move your darn car! - Stop right there!

Hey, you come here!

Darn it. What the hell is he doing?

Go!

Hey, lady! Get back here!

Darn it.

Peekaboo!

Finally!

I got you.

Let's go! Hurry!

That crazy lady!

What are you doing? Pick up the pace!

Hey! Is she a track star or something?

Hello?

I thought your mom got off work. She's not home?

- No, she's not here. - She left work.

Okay, I see. Thank you.

What were you thinking? You have a death wish?

Where did you get the nerve to pull a stunt?

I told you no face-to-face deals.

Especially not on your own.

I had no choice. What else was I supposed to do?

You're the one who told me to make money!

Besides,

it all worked out.

No amount of money is worth your life.

They might get revenge on us Delete the chat and change your ID now.

But...

how did you know I was there?

I put a tracker on the phone I gave you. That's how!

Unbelievable.

Oh, good grief.

But...

have you always been that good on a scooter?

I told you, I learned from my old delivery job.

That whole area was my route, so I know all the back alleys.

Oh, so that's why you met them there.

- So you did have a plan after all. - Of course I did.

You're really something else...

I can't tell if you're just reckless or a brilliant planner.

Seriously...

Go on, check the money. Let's see.

We should count it.

Go visit your husband at the hospital.

Thanks for everything.

What's that?

That man is from the Art Club...

It's our product.

And?

I tried to identify the seller, but their account was deleted.

They're very cautious or very quick. Must be one of the two.

Right now, Joon Hyun and I are searching near the store it was shipped from,

but nothing so far...

I'm sorry, sir.

A guy this smart wouldn't send it from nearby, would he?

Haengbok-dong.

First, start with the area where Kim Bong Nam was killed.

They could start selling again under a new ID,

so shake down every single dealer on the social media app.

Right.

You're still in touch with that money-grubber, right?

Yes.

We haven't heard from them since the Kim Min Woo case.

I don't care how many of them there are.

Tell the money-grubber to find their identities first.

If we paid that money-grubber a fortune just for Kim Min Woo,

you think we're not going to want our money's worth?

Yes, sir.

Clean this up on your way out.

Yes, sir.

(Suspected female, approximately 160cm)

(James)

(Phantom Drug Trafficking Ring, Relationship Chart)

(Difficult to identify. Same person?)

(Bucket hat)

(Suspected female, approximately 160cm)

(Bucket hat, gray scarf)

(Accomplice?)

(Drug Transaction Locations in Gwangnam District)

(Kang Hwi Rim, Han Seon Jae)

(Suspected female, approximately 160cm, Accomplice?)

(Communication logs: James's burner phone call records)

(Date, start time, duration)

(Resume)

(Kang Eun Soo, Date of Birth: April 17, 1980)

(55 Haengbok-ro 32-gil, Gwangnam-gu, Seoul)

I'm home!

Mom?

I'll take everything I just tried on.

- All of it, sir? - Yes.

Right this way. I'll ring you up.

Ta-da! Eat up.

Eat up.

This is one of our best-selling products for a good night's sleep.

It's incredibly popular overseas as well.

Your daughter seems to really love it.

- Mom, this feels so good on my shoulders. - Really?

- You should try it, Mom. - Go on, lie down.

So? It's comfy, right?

Yes. Oh, that feels nice.

That's so relaxing.

- Mom. - What?

Don't fall asleep on me.

- We have to get this. - Yes.

- It's seriously the best. - Yes, this is great.

We have the vehicle you asked about ready. I'll show you to it right this way.

You'll notice the seamless unibody design, which gives it a really sporty feel.

Please, have a seat inside.

Would you like to start the engine? The door panels are also genuine leather.

(Livestock raised on genuinely antibiotic-free grains)

(Non-GMO Korean Beef)

Is that Su Ah's mom?

What's she doing here?

(Price: 65 dollars)

Everyone, make sure you pay the class fee today!

- Here's my share for the class fee. - Here you go.

Oh, right. Hye Seon said she lost her paintbrush in the Art Room.

- I guess the Art Room isn't safe anymore. - Tell me about it.

- Did they find out who took it? - Not yet, apparently.

- So they haven't caught them? - No.

Is that the new model?

Park Su Ah, a new phone now? You must be happy.

Did your family win the lottery or something?

What's your point?

Why are you getting so serious? I'm just saying.

You must be happy. Did your family win the lottery or something?

(Organic Korean Beef)

- Mom, what are you doing? - Hey.

I'm making your favorite, Korean marinated grilled beef.

It'll be ready in a minute.

Is anyone home?

- I wonder who that is. - I'll get it.

Okay.

Hello?

Let me just...

Hi there.

Is your mother home?

(Walking on Thin Ice)

Have you ever heard of a man named James?

There's a resemblance.

Where is it?

That man the police are looking for. James, he's the bad guy, right?

Not you.

I'm running out of it.

- We need a marketing strategy. - Something that creates buzz.

What were you doing with the art teacher? I saw you getting out of his car.

There's nothing more terrifying or more ruthless than a desperate person.

I want to kill them all.

Because that would be the ultimate revenge.

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