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The Manipulated

The Manipulated

Specialized Repair Shop

-Oh! -Hey.

Taejoong!

Are you hurt?

What the heck happened to you?

Why'd you have to go and ruin everything?

Don't worry. I'll make sure this never gets out.

It's just... my superiors have been asking for a report,

and I'm not sure what to put in it.

I don't know if I can delay it any further.

-What's the issue? -I'm worried.

I don't want my neck on the line.

It just so happened all the inmates died in a freak accident.

How could you have foreseen a gas leak?

Plus, the higher-ups won't even care, since they're saving on taxes.

They won't bother asking questions, so you'll be fine.

What about Inmate 2802?

I still can't believe he got away.

Destroyed my little playground and everything.

We have to find that piece of shit.

Should I alert the media?

Didn't you hear what I said earlier?

I don't want this out there.

-Sorry. That was a bad idea. -Why so nervous?

Don't you trust me?

I don't know what I was thinking.

I'll do as you say. I trust you.

I wonder...

Now that he's made it out, what do you think his next move is?

Sir?

You're dismissed.

All-Purpose General Electric

Tell me not to wait for you.

I'll find them. I'll make them all pay for what they did to you.

This is the land of opportunity.

Oh. You awake?

Hang on. Hey, hey.

-You sleep okay? -Yeah. Oh, my head.

Are you feeling better?

Yeah.

Sorry I startled you last night. You must have been shocked.

Well, you did show up and scare me half to death...

but I'll live.

Oh. Here.

Eat some food, okay?

While it's still hot.

Come on. Don't be shy.

I attempted to visit you multiple times, but...

they wouldn't let me in, and wouldn't give me a reason.

I was thinking that something horrible happened to you.

Sorry I made you worry about me like that.

I have a million questions, but this is the most important one.

What do you plan on doing next?

Whatever it is, do it here.

I'm not comfortable with that.

What if you get in trouble for being my accomplice?

I don't know what you mean.

You suddenly barged into my store

and threatened to kill me if I didn't help you.

I had no choice but to co-operate. How am I an accomplice?

Taejoong, you didn't come here on your own.

God sent you here because it's part of his plan.

Hmm?

This is for you.

Take it.

Are you sure?

Should we say I took this phone from you by force?

This can stay between us.

You need to get your strength back, so hurry up and eat.

Born March 24, 1965 The Late Shin Jiyoung Passed Away August 22, 2015

Born November 8, 1998 The Late Park Taejin Passed Away October 4, 2020

Search Kim Sangrak

Kim Sangrak Theater actor

Kim Sangrak Lawyer

Registered Criminal Law Specialst

Lawyer Kim Sangrak

I'm a public defender. I'm not some hotshot lawyer.

Shit.

What the fuck?

Get over here!

It was nothing.

Park Taejoong?

Remember me? I told you I'd find you, didn't I?

I told you, I'm not the one making the calls.

I was just following orders from above.

Oh, really? Who's giving you orders?

If I tell you that, they will kill me.

Tell me...

- Hold on. - ...before I lose my patience.

Wait a second. Hang on, please. Spare me.

I don't want to die like this. Please spare me.

Talk!

Don't you get it? I can't tell you--

Shit.

Personal Information So Hyeonjeong

Who the hell is this?

What do you want with this person?

I have no idea.

Don't lie to me.

Her name is So Hyeonjung.

She's the next victim.

They'll begin sculpting with her soon.

What does that mean?

I can't tell you...

What is "sculpting"?

We're creating evidence to use.

When a client commits murder, they look for a victim to be the scapegoat.

Bingo. Our culprit.

That's how they begin sculpting the story,

-by collecting what they need. -What do you mean?

What do they collect?

Everything, from everyday household trash to cigarette butts.

They collect anything that could be linked to the victim,

then it's planted at the crime scene.

That's how we were able to frame you.

The better the evidence, the better the fall, you cock-sucker!

Finally. What took you so fucking long?

Of course he doesn't show up until I've already talked.

It's you.

Can you stop fucking around and kill the guy?

Hey. A fucking loser like you can't do shit about any of this.

Do you hear me?

Fucking bastard.

Do you understand whose business you're fucking with?

Now I have to do my job and get rid of you.

What about Taejin?

Was he killed because you were just doing your job?

You killed him, didn't you?

Fucking piece of shit.

Shut up.

Want to know who killed your brother?

Look behind you. That's who killed him, you fucking idiot.

What's wrong?

Instead of running like a coward, you should die with some honor.

Director Woo

Yes?

He got away?

It's fine.

It seems like you're a little upset.

It tastes bad. Has it gone sour?

You should dispose of it.

Yes, sir. Leave it to me.

I'm going for a walk.

Dammit.

-You look worn out. -Ha.

I'm giving you a good severance package.

Write the name of the person you want to give it to.

Bastard.

Fine, then.

I feel better now.

I need you again.

I've made a mess.

Just dispose of the trash.

We can hire another.

Audit Team 1

As of now, the disciplinary action

for unauthorized disclosure of investigative information

and bribery allegations is withdrawn.

There's just one thing left. Sign below, and we're done.

Hwang Ilguk

At least tell me why.

All because I received a little extra money?

That's why you tore me apart? I know there's a reason you're doing this.

What do you want in exchange?

"5283."

Ah, shit. I hate rain.

What a nice car.

Ah, fuck.

I'm sure you must be frustrated. I'm here to help you,

but I need you to do me a favor in exchange.

You good with that?

So you saved my ass, huh?

I'll make sure you're taken care of, though.

Just ensure that you get this job done first,

and once that's finished, I'll do whatever you need.

I promise you they won't look into you anymore.

In addition to that, how does a promotion sound?

Interested?

Okay, so what do you need me to do?

To track someone down.

All-Purpose General Electric

What does that mean? What is "sculpting"?

We're creating evidence to use.

When a client commits murder,

they look for a victim to be the scapegoat.

That's how they begin sculpting the story,

by collecting what they need.

Wait, you mean to tell me this is real?

Yeah. She's the next target.

Her name is So Hyeonjung.

I'm guessing they've already started tracking her movements,

just like they did with me.

Everything okay?

Not sure. I want to see if she's all right.

Is everything okay with you?

-What? -Are you doing okay with all of this?

All of what?

-Wait, what? What's going on? -Come here, you poor thing.

I can't imagine what you're going through.

All this time being punished for something you didn't do.

It must have felt like the world was crumbling around you.

-I'm sorry. -Why are you apologizing?

- I'm so sorry. - My back!

-Wait, wait, wait. It hurts. -Oh, right.

Sorry. Are you all right?

-It's fine. -I should get you an icepack or something.

I'm sorry.

From now on, stay with me and work from here,

and I'll help you with anything you need, okay?

How do I get this thing to work?

- Hit the power. - It's on.

-Is it plugged in? -Yeah.

Then it's probably an issue with this.

It'll work once I connect it on here. Hold on a second.

We need to investigate the inmates.

-I told you "no." -We have to figure out what happened.

Just let it go.

Can't you let me interrogate the inmates who made it back?

Hey. Jeez.

For us to figure out how 2802 escaped,

we need testimonies from those who were there,

and we can't ask them. They're in a special unit.

-Why were they put there? -I told you. They needed intensive care.

That's bull...

-Then they should be sent to a hospital. -I'm just following orders, like you.

Then who's--

The warden is requesting you.

If you've got a problem, take it up with the warden yourself. I've had enough.

Come in.

This is Detective Hwang.

- He's investigating inmate 2802's escape. - I see.

Help him out with whatever he needs.

Actually, I wanted to speak to you about that myself.

-Don't bother. -I want to gather witness statements,

but Officer Kang won't--

-I'm the one who gave him that order. -What?

If you keep asking around, word is gonna spread.

We need to handle this discreetly.

Are you kidding me? We should at least interrogate those--

Stop wasting your time on that.

Focus on catching the one that escaped.

Why can't you just do what you're told?

-Warden... -Enough.

Inmate 2802 Park Taejoong

I need you to show me where that scumbag stayed.

It's here.

Move.

Daily Routine Plan

Oh!

Look at this son-of-a-bitch. Wow.

He really followed a strict schedule, didn't he?

Fucking crazy.

That's Park Taejoong. He was a model prisoner.

Did he ever have any visitors?

What's this? Jackpot.

He hid it well. Wow.

He has no family.

He had friends that came by frequently,

but he refused their visits and shut them out.

Would you like to look at the visitors' log?

Those were important to him, so be careful.

Who cares? He's a fucking inmate.

Looks like he was going over all of these case documents quite obsessively.

They're so worn out.

"Park Taejoong, semen, 99%."

Think he forgot this?

Well, why don't you ask him yourself when you catch him?

Huh.

Hi, Mommy!

-Hi, sweetheart. -I brought the mail in for you.

-Here. -Oh, yeah? Thank you.

You're so thoughtful.

Overdue Payment Notice

Overdue Payment Notice

Hey, there you are.

- Sorry I'm late. - It's okay.

I'd love to touch up my roots.

Again? It's only been a month.

Seoyun, go inside and do your homework.

Okay.

Chansol Oriental Medicine Hospital

What a pity.

Poor kid is sick.

Let me get this straight.

So, there are guys following this woman and tracking everything she's doing?

Yeah, I think so.

So, then, how are we supposed to find the people who are following her?

We're gonna play the same game.

Hey, Taejoong, here's everything.

I'm not sure why you asked for all this stuff.

Well, check this out.

I can use this stuff to build some cameras.

Hopefully they'll catch at least one of those guys.

Ah.

- These still good? - I think so.

That'll work.

Ah.

You should be the one running this store. Wow.

How'd you think of this?

Here. I want you to have this.

-What's that for? -Whatever you need.

-Oh, it's okay. I can't take that. -Of course you can.

I want to help you pay for things.

-Come on. -No, really, it's fine.

Don't be so stubborn, and take it already, please.

-Come on, now. -No, I...

Why do you store your money in there like that?

Oh, you know, in case someone robs me.

You never saw this, okay?

Do Not Use

Why bother hiding it?

Ninety... one hundred thousand. All right.

- Excuse me. - Oh, shit!

Who the fuck are you?

Can you please return that?

Exactly where you found it, okay?

Or what? I don't even know who you are.

Hang on. Wait.

Let go!

Who do you think you are?

-Little shit. Who do you think you are? -What the fuck?

I didn't know what size you were, so...

- Shit. - Look. Caught a thief in your store.

Who raised you? Shame on you.

Let me go.

Eunbi? I...

- What? Eun... - Shit.

Oh, shit.

Sorry. Let me introduce you two.

This is the guy I met in prison. His name is Taejoong...

-What's your last name? -It's Park.

Right. Park Taejoong. This is my daughter.

Who the fuck are you calling your daughter?

Hey, it's rude to stare. Look away.

That's what I thought.

What a happy reunion. Bet you really missed your son.

That a "welcome home" present?

Well, he doesn't have any other clothes, so...

Ah, shit.

Hey.

Come out. We need to talk.

It's okay.

Oh, jeez.

Where are we going?

Hey, so, earlier... I'm sorry for doing that.

-I... -Whatever.

You have nowhere to live, right?

Is that why you're freeloading? Huh?

No, I... Your dad was helping me.

You have to pay if you stay.

Uh, 250,000 a week, upfront.

Take it or leave it. You got cash?

Shit.

Wait...

I'll come every Thursday to collect the rent.

So have the money ready in advance.

-That's more than... -Consider the rest as your deposit.

What? Fuck off.

-Oh, wait. One more thing. -What?

Shit.

Now we're even.

-Don't snitch on me. -I can't believe...

Get back here.

Oh, shit, that hurt.

Hey.

You okay?

-She beat you up? -Me?

No, of... of course not.

Right. Did she ask for money?

-Yeah. -How much?

Well, uh...

two hundred fifty a week.

Two hundred fifty thou...

She's a nice kid, I swear.

I haven't been a great dad. She has a good heart, but...

More like a shitty heart.

-Huh? What? -What?

I said, "She has a...

shining heart."

"Shining"?

Here you go.

Apparently this is that lawyer who met with Park Taejoong in prison.

Park Taejoong. That bastard.

As soon as he escapes, he does this?

So you mean... you're positive it was 2802 who did this?

I received this picture earlier. Doesn't he look familiar?

It resembles him a little, but I can't be sure because it's blurry.

Is that right?

I knew exactly who it was. Can you really not tell?

So, what's the plan now?

Well, it seems he was close with a guy who's been released.

Noh? Noh Yongsik?

Let's pay him a visit.

Did you stay up all night?

I managed to get a little rest earlier.

Taejoong, your body isn't fully recovered yet.

Don't push yourself too hard.

-Don't worry. I feel okay. -You need rest.

Where do we even begin?

How are we supposed to figure out who the bad guys are

- when there's so many people? - I think I've found them.

-You did? -Yeah.

I caught something interesting on the cameras.

What?

-You see this? -Yeah.

Over here. This person, and this car.

Every time that So Hyeonjung showed up on the cameras, so did they,

and they all left when she did.

So these people are definitely the ones behind this?

We're slowly figuring this out, but I still don't understand something.

And what's that?

-The victim's phone. -What about it?

I never had the phone until I found it that night,

so how did the data show that I had it longer than that?

It perfectly matched your movements, right?

It's like it followed you around.

What?

-You're brilliant. -Why?

Look.

See this? Here.

Oh. Is that So Hyeonjung there?

Yeah. See this motorcycle?

Looks like someone was following her constantly.

They probably did the exact same thing to you, right?

I have to get to her before it's too late.

All we have to do is swap those out.

Last piece.

Mobile Phone Unknown Caller

Good afternoon, sir.

-Where's your mom? Is she here? -No, but she should be coming back soon.

From where?

Your mom, where did she go?

Some lady forgot her cell phone here, so she's taking it to her.

Some...

You can wait here, if you want.

Well, actually, did your mom tell you where she was going?

Seju Shopping Center Parking Lot

Oh. Saeju shopping center parking lot.

Hello?

- Who is this? - Shit.

I'm sorry, but my mom will be--

Oh, no. Well, that's not good.

Coming.

- Oh, Officer. - How have you been?

Coming through. Move.

-Uh, hey... -What's that smell?

Can I help you with something?

Yes. Yes, I'm getting off the bus now.

Are you here?

Do I walk over? No, it's okay. It's not an issue.

I can go over to you. Stay there. Okay, got it.

See you then.

You know Park Taejoong, right? I heard you were close.

Have you had any contact with him recently?

You don't look surprised that I'm bringing him up.

Something you want to tell me?

Miss? Excuse me. Hello.

-Oh, is the phone yours? -It is.

Whenever I'm talking,

you better look at me.

The Manipulated