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ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND EVENTS IN THIS WORK ARE FICTITIOUS

ALL MINORS WERE FILMED IN COMPLIANCE WITH STANDARD PRODUCTION GUIDELINES

You're so good with words.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

A con artist.

What?

I'm going to be the best con artist and make lots of money

beyond anyone's imagination.

But they are bad people.

What do you think is the difference between us and people who live there?

I'm not trying to become a con artist

just because of money.

If you become the best con artist

you can live a fake life as if it were real.

You suddenly use the sign language only to badmouth me, right?

No.

I can't let this go on.

Teach me how to sign starting today.

Only if you race on the bike all the way back home.

Deal.

Hold tightly.

I'll start racing.

EPISODE 2: SUPERNOTE GAME; THE REINVITED ONES

Thank you.

What on earth, mister? Do you know who I am?

Seriously.

This is too harsh.

Here, look.

I'm a diabetic patient.

I'm going to faint right away

if my blood sugar level drops behind the wheel!

The ticket.

Please take this. Thank you.

Oh, right. Hey.

This is a token of my gratitude.

Due to the anti-graft law, I can only give you the smaller size.

It's just a token of my heart.

What the heck?

TEAM LEADER HAN YONG-SAN

My goodness.

To what do I owe the honor, Mr. Han?

I can't believe you called this man

who snoops around private loan sharks in Myeong-dong.

I'd receive the call with both hands if I weren't on the road.

My apologies for using Bluetooth.

Quit that kind of nonsense on me.

We got a tip on counterfeit bills.

You should check it out since you always seem to be free.

What?

A tip on counterfeit bills?

HEAD OF NIS FINANCIAL CRIME TEAM CHA KI-TAE

UNDERGROUND ECONOMY CRACKDOWN TEAM

Darn it.

Hey, Violent Crimes Unit!

You can pull out and come back later!

My man.

Did you hit male menopause? Why are you so annoyed?

You reek of alcohol.

The alley is way too narrow.

Just put up with us until our boss gets here.

You know how he is.

Fine.

Hey, are you done taking pictures?

- You're here, sir. - Make way!

Please move aside!

INCHEON JUNG-GU POLICE STATION CHIEF OF NARCOTICS TEAM

JANG JOONG-HYUK

SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY CHIEF OF VCU

Hey.

We found an ID in his wallet.

Hey, what was his name again?

I know him.

You do?

Anything notable?

He had this in his mouth.

I was in need of cash

so I had kept it in the safe.

It's not fake, is it?

The tip must've been a prank call.

It's not easy

for someone to come up with the idea to prank call the NIS.

That's true.

I knew something was odd.

- When he ordered expensive wine - Jeez.

And paid millions of won in cash

I should've noticed something.

What the heck? Is this real or what?

Is it real money?

BREAKING: A DEAD MAN FOUND IN SEOUL WITH 5 GUNSHOT WOUNDS

2 WEEKS LATER

Which artist is behind this?

I had a rough time because it passed all tests

including the counterfeit detector

the IR detector, and the chemical test.

On top of that, it has intaglio printing.

Is it a supernote?

It took us two weeks to examine a single note

so yes, it's 100% a supernote.

SUPERNOTE A HIGH-PRECISION COUNTERFEIT BILL

I can't stand here like this.

- Thanks for the good work. - Wait.

Don't you remember this fake 100-dollar bill?

Is this from five years ago, the casino counterfeit case?

Yes.

The guy who got shot dead in Jong-ro two weeks ago

had this in his mouth.

It only lacked intaglio printing

but had all the other anti-counterfeiting features.

How would he suspect it was fake just by looking at it

if he wasn't an expert?

Who made the request?

The chief of the VCU at the Seoul Police Agency.

What was his name?

Jang Joong-hyuk, I think.

This doesn't feel good.

Do you know him?

I welcome all of you who came out to watch the battle.

It's showdown!

Will they prove themselves today?

We have been waiting for the fight between these two men.

Which one of them will win the jackpot tonight?

And now, the main event of today's competition.

Players, come on out!

You have excellent uppercuts. You know that, right?

Hello, sir.

- There's a crackdown next week. - Yes, sir.

Make sure you let the customers know when the game ends.

Things have been too peaceful lately.

It's all thanks to our big boss.

That's true.

Nothing bad will happen as long as our big boss is here.

Place your bet on the player of your choice.

This is your last chance to be rich!

The life of a thug

should have lots of ups and downs.

It should be tumultuous, between a rock and a hard place

hanging by a thread, making narrow escapes

and going through whirlwind years.

Sir, the phrase "whirlwind years" refers to someone's teenage years.

I apologize.

You know

punks who cut off someone should get their tongues pulled out.

You son of a bitch.

I apologize. I will not do that again.

Hey, my sis!

JANG JOONG-HYUK'S RIGHT-HAND MAN TAK JOONG-KI

Joong-ki!

It's nice to see you!

You won a lot of money.

- Yes. - Man, you won quite a lot.

Did you get something done? You look great.

Cut it out. I'm always gorgeous.

- Let me pour you one. - Okay.

Here. Wait, one second.

I have to take this call.

- Make it quick. - Okay.

Yes, Boss.

Yes, sir.

Goodbye.

Be careful.

She's here, Boss.

- Joong-ki. - Yes, Boss.

Bring some of these.

Have you won some?

Well...

I lost it all.

CHIEF OF DRUG PRODUCTION METHAMPHETAMINE EXPERT, DR. CHOI

Move it.

Clean up spick and span when the game ends.

I'll be waiting outside, Boss.

I'm not some kind of a thug, you punk.

Why would I keep a guy outside the door?

That's nice.

Here.

Jeez, babe.

In 1989, millions of counterfeit 100-dollar bills

were found in a bank in Manila, Philippines

causing chaos in the U.S. government.

At the time, the notes were deemed

perfectly indistinguishable from real money

and the U.S. named them "supernotes."

So...

Are you saying this 50,000-won bill

is a supernote?

Yes.

What's your ground?

Those counterfeits

and that 50,000-won bill

were both printed by intaglio printing machines.

All around the world, the state controls the machines

and even the blueprints are kept highly confidential.

How would anyone print these with an intaglio machine?

There was a tip that, seven years ago

the blueprint disappeared from North Korea.

If that ended up in the South, it wouldn't be impossible.

Anyone comes to your mind?

The one who made this.

Do you remember the 30 million dollars in fake bills

found at a casino five years ago?

The 100-dollar bill from that case

and the bill found at the shooting in Jong-ro two weeks ago

are exactly the same.

Coincidentally

the day I received a tip about this fake 50,000-won bill

was the same day

that the 100-dollar bill was found in the mouth of the victim

of the Jong-ro shooting.

In conclusion, it's highly likely that the casino counterfeits

and the recent supernotes

are made by the same suspect.

Allow me to speak as the team leader of the Financial Crime Team...

The same suspect...

Look.

Here's the security footage from the wine bar 50,000-won case.

The man in the photos is the leader of the casino counterfeit case.

A man by the name of J.

If he got his hands on the intaglio machine

this 100-dollar bill

must be a message from him.

The key suspect of the biggest domestic fake note case

from five years ago

returned with supernotes?

Yes, sir.

You two, team up and start investigating.

Wait, Director.

Financial Crime Team is in charge of cases involving counterfeits.

And he's the expert.

He has failed to catch the culprit before.

He has been running riot trying to catch that punk

so he must have lots of data.

You can't give this important case

to a mere agent who keeps an eye on loan sharks.

In sports teams

there are managers and general managers above them.

Let's implement that. Ki-tae will take charge of the case

and he'll report to you, Yong-san.

Let's keep that system, okay?

We're in a critical situation.

Yes, sir.

You've become quite good

at making yourself look grand after years with loan sharks.

You did a great job

at mesmerizing the director, rubbing him the right way.

Did it seem so?

You probably want to use this case

that you came across by chance to return to your job

but let's see if it goes to your plans.

It's not like I want to become the head of the NIS.

Why would I want your job as a mere team leader?

Don't worry.

I'm not such a petty man who obsesses over

such a minor role.

Bye, now.

Hey.

Where?

Okay, I'll be there.

That was our D-day, actually.

We're also at a loss

because he suddenly died.

The D-day?

Was that the day of the roundup?

Yes.

Darn it.

That stuff works so well, so it's the only thing people want.

Can we buy it?

The manufacturer isn't interested in selling domestically.

And?

They won't sell anything here?

They'll only take orders above 50 billion won.

BOSS OF A DRUG RING CHOI DO-SIK

What? Fifty billion won?

I don't care how good it is.

He must be out of his mind.

Don't call him crazy.

He's the man who helped me reach the top in this industry

by acting as a stepping stone.

You know, the prestigious university. That place far away.

He brought many chemical engineers from there

and had to conduct many researches to complete that fantastic drug.

That was the sample.

If you know him that well

why don't you pull some strings?

Do you think I haven't tried?

Boss.

Have you heard

of a man named J?

J, the man with flying rumors

yet the man no one has ever seen?

J?

Yes.

Yes, what about him?

Is he willing to finance the game?

He's willing to invest

50 billion won in that amazing drug.

And?

J contacted them through Fixer

and said he'd send 25 billion won of 50 billion as the upfront payment.

He tried to launder the fake notes by using drugs?

THE TROUBLESHOOTER FIXER

There are too many of you. How scary.

Please.

Ta-da!

The man in the truck seems to be J.

Tell him we'll sign the paper and continue with the business.

Man, why is this guy talking to me so casually like he's a friend?

My boss is a very cautious man

so tell your boss that he does not work in haste.

He'll let you know where we'll sign the papers.

Hey, wait.

Give me a moment.

I'm a cautious type.

There was a rumor that J was behind a counterfeit money case.

Don't you think we'll have to have all these bills inspected

to see whether they're real or not before we sign the paper?

Damn it. This is too much work.

On the day J and Choi Do-sik were signing the contract

the place of their rendezvous changed in real-time

and we missed the guy near Jong-ro.

Bang... bang.

Bang.

Who would've known that would happen?

Where did you say was the place J and his men went to

in the truck with 25 billion to meet Choi Do-sik?

A dock near the warehouse facility

in Incheon Port.

I know where J's hideout is.

He must be using the same place where he made dollars five years ago.

Bring your men

to Incheon Port container terminal.

We'll meet there and raid him at the hideout.

Are you trying to order me around?

I am only making my report.

Okay? Can you hear me?

Bring the boys, and come over promptly and carefully.

I'm asking of you.

Mr. Han Yong-san!

I'm on my way to get you!

Hey, guys.

We're going to Incheon.

Listen up, everyone.

Stay on top of everything.

He's unbelievably elusive.

- Okay. - Okay.

Let's find out

how good that punk J is.

Oh, man.

Don't you think this is too grand for your return after five years?

Don't you agree?

That startled me!

Darn it.

He left just recently.

Go.

I mean

you concluded that the supernotes were made in that warehouse

just because of signs of human activity.

It's not just overly daring, but downright reckless.

Don't you think?

Yun-gyu?

- Who are you? - It is you, Park Yun-gyu.

It's me, Jung Sang-gi.

Jung? No, I don't know...

Hey, man. Have you been well?

I don't know you.

Let's go.

Han Soo-hyun. I heard you returned from the brink of death.

Right?

But you don't look it.

You look quite fresh.

Anyway.

It's been five years, since I got demoted because of you

but how do you still look young?

Enough.

Let's not beat around the bush and just cut to the chase.

Listen to yourself.

It's when you talk so damn rudely, that containers fall from the sky.

What have you been doing all along?

That's not the right question.

You should ask whom I've met with.

You met that bastard.

Yes.

J.

He came back.

I knew it.

I got a tip two weeks ago about supernotes circulating.

On the same day

the 100-dollar bill you made 5 years ago were found.

And today

you came to see me yourself.

Is it a coincidence?

The people involved in the counterfeit case five years ago

began to reappear one after another.

Me, you, J

and even Jang Joong-hyuk.

And Choi Do-sik, who's dead.

Yes, Choi Do-sik.

It must be the one

who left the 100-dollar bill

in Choi Do-sik's mouth.

His identity was never disclosed.

And the story about 100-dollar bill.

How did you know?

I know too much.

That's why he wants me dead.

- What's going on? - Is someone in there?

- What? - There's someone!

Someone's there!

- Call the authorities! - Call 911!

Hey.

Are you all right?

After nearly dying

I wanted to live.

That's why I came to see you.

This seemed to be my only safe zone.

Five years ago, you forged 100-dollar bills perfectly

and now you've mastered counterfeiting 50,000-won bills.

It was you and J again, wasn't it?

Yes.

It was my creation.

I had a feeling it might be true.

I know you harbored spite and vowed revenge on Yang Dosa

while you were locked up.

Han Soo-hyun.

How did you begin making those supernotes

and how far have you come?

What if I tell you?

Will you protect me if I tell you?

Will you protect my life?

Of course.

We are obligated as a state institution.

But what if

things turn out like it did five years ago?

Well, never mind.

Even if what happened five years ago repeats itself

the only person I can trust at this point in time

is you, Mr. Cha.

I'll tell you everything.

Now, shall I begin

the supernote game?

Subtitles by Eunsook Youn