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(The Defects)

(People, organizations, institutions, religions, and settings are fictitious.)

(The child actors filmed in safe environments.)

(2011)

- Boss. - Yes?

We've arrived.

Okay. You can handle this alone again today, right?

Yes, of course.

- Tae Sik. - Yes?

What do you think is inside there?

I'm not interested.

If I were you,

I'd be dying of curiosity.

Do you want to know?

That thing I always bring...

and you pour cement over and dispose of.

I'm fine.

Why? You're scared, aren't you?

It's scary, isn't it?

Whatever it is, it doesn't matter to me.

To me, it's just money.

Did you say you need money for your mom's surgery?

Yes.

You're such a good son.

You'll go to heaven.

Please don't kill me.

Please don't kill me.

Please don't.

Please don't kill me.

Please don't kill me.

I don't want to die.

Please save me, sir.

Please save me, sir.

(The Defects Episode 1. Refund)

(Bathhouse)

(Redevelopment Maintenance Project)

(No Illegal Dumping of Trash)

(Access by outsiders is prohibited.)

(Bathhouse)

Eat your food.

I said eat.

It's ramyeon again today?

That looks so tasty. It smells crazy good.

- Who made this? - Just eat.

Accident in front of the bank in Dongbuk-dong.

Unbelievable.

There are lots of minor collisions as always during the morning commute.

Cover in Bukhyeon-dong, requesting dispatch.

How diligent of them. They changed the argot again.

What about So Mi? She's not eating?

(Cover → Minor collision)

Again?

So Mi.

Ah Hyun.

Do you think that woman's doing well?

She abandoned me without an ounce of guilt.

Drink this before you go. Come on, drink this.

At least drink some soy milk. You didn't even eat breakfast.

You woke me up late.

I'm sorry.

I hope her life is full of suffering forever.

I don't like ramyeon.

I want fried chicken.

Should we get some fried chicken?

Really?

You mean it, right? Yes!

Hey, let's go.

What kind of chicken should we get?

Let's go.

- Why am I so hungry? - Right?

Is it because of ramen? I always eat ramen.

What? It's chicken.

You said we're getting chicken. What are we doing now?

You don't even have money for chicken.

She only acts like this with me.

What?

Why?

There are so many people in there.

Let's just go somewhere else.

There are other gambling houses besides this one.

Scared?

You're scared.

Are you talking to me? I can't even.

I've never heard that before.

"Scared?"

Why don't we just ask Tae Sik to buy it for us?

He has no money.

You can just keep eating ramyeon, then.

Why are you so rude?

Hey, we're doing this, right?

Just playing isn't fun, so how about a bet?

Let's split into teams.

The team that finds the money wins.

Losers do cleaning, laundry, and dishes.

Fine.

Dedenjji.

Good luck.

Hurry.

- Hurry. - All right.

Hey!

Who are you guys? How'd you get here?

We came to hang out.

Password.

Password?

You said you came to hang out. What's the password?

I can't remember it.

Can't you just give us the first letter?

We even brought money.

S.

It's "s."

What the.

Sorry.

This place is huge for a gambling den.

I can't see.

What is he doing?

I need a king.

Isn't that a safe?

So what's your plan?

Hey, Ju An. Big sis over here has a plan.

Big sis?

I'm older than you.

You don't act like you are.

What did you just say?

As long as it works out, it's called a plan.

Bye.

Hey, wait up.

Wait for me.

Hey.

You!

Move.

Are you cops?

Kill them!

Come here, you bastard.

Ju An.

Get them.

Take that part.

Push.

Get them.

Run.

The safe.

Ah Hyun.

Ah Hyun!

We win.

This is enough to open a chicken restaurant.

Those troublemakers.

Come on, I'm starving.

I'm starving, hurry up.

You have to clean everything. No take-backs.

Taking 5,000 dollars wouldn't even be noticeable.

You said you wanted fried chicken.

This is enough.

I was going to open a chicken place.

I can barely eat two chicken with that.

Are we really just leaving the money there?

Someone's coming to get it.

Who?

Let's go eat chicken.

I was really going to open a chicken place.

(Fried Chicken)

Guys, fried chicken is here!

No way.

Should we eat inside?

Are you crazy?

What if Tae Sik finds us?

We could just hide in a corner and eat quietly.

No way. I'm starving. Let's just go home.

(Missed call Tae Sik)

We're screwed.

Why?

Tae Sik.

Let's go now.

Yes, we should go.

Pay attention.

We're not done yet.

Don't drop the gun!

Focus.

Seok Su.

You're good for nothing.

You.

You bastard.

Eat this, you punk.

So Mi.

Ju An.

Ah Hyun.

Whatever you guys do, I don't care.

Whether you commit crimes or run wild...

doesn't matter to me.

But there's just one thing you cannot do.

Unauthorized leave.

If you want to die, go ahead and leave.

If you wish for someone here to die,

then by all means, go out.

Tae Sik.

How long do we have to live like this?

Wouldn't it be better to just die instead?

So Mi.

What?

I'm right.

You know I'm right.

We can't even go outside.

We're stuck in places like this every day.

No one's looking for us. We don't even have names.

That's enough.

Is this what life is?

Why do we have to live like this?

If this is how it's going to be, wouldn't it be better to just die?

Because we didn't want to die.

I don't want to die.

Please save me.

Save me, please.

I don't want to die. Please save me.

We chose...

to live.

We can't keep going on like this.

The kids won't be able to take it anymore.

Ah Hyun.

I found a boat.

It's a small fishing vessel,

so the journey will be rough and exhausting.

Still, please take care of...

What about you, Tae Sik?

Tae Sik.

I have something I need to do.

Once it's all over...

I'll follow you once it's all over.

Don't worry. I'll be there soon.

Can't we just go together?

We can just forget everything and start over.

It's not your fault that the kids ended up like this.

It's not something you can handle alone.

You'll get a call soon.

You can handle this, right?

I'm sorry.

It feels like I'm putting too much on you.

I'll talk to the kids separately.

Yes, I'm going.

I'm bringing plenty of bullets today,

so let's go all the way.

Alright. See you later.

Hey, why are you always sweeping like that?

No one's coming here.

I'm just trying to do something.

I get it. Business has been slow lately.

It's way too quiet. We're runng out of money now,

but there haven't been any refund requests. None.

Boss, what if we try something else while we're at it?

There must be other jobs besides the refund job.

I don't know.

Like sales work or something.

I figured it might make more money.

I actually begged Director Jung for work.

But nope.

He just took a jab at me.

Is there no way to bypass him and contact someone higher up?

Do you think that's possible?

Why not?

Tae Sik.

Do you know who's up there?

Who is it?

Have you seen that person before?

The Lord.

The Lord is up there.

He doesn't exist in this world, but he exists.

You can't see him, but he's there.

I'm sorry, so sorry

I'm always so grateful, Doctor.

What for? I love doing this.

You know how much I love kids.

The director is here, guys.

- Hurry. - Hurry, come.

Shall we start with a prayer?

- Yes. - Yes.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

Lord, bless this food given by Your grace...

and bless us.

Through Christ our Lord, we pray.

Amen.

In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, Amen.

- Enjoy your meal. - Thank you.

Doctor, you're just like my mom.

Really?

Then how about calling me "Mom?"

Mom.

Help me.

There's someone here.

Help me.

There's someone here!

Who are you?

Untie me.

(The Truth About Upper-Class Newborn Trafficking)

Sir.

I'll forget everything.

I mean it.

How can you forget everything, sir?

You've already...

found out everything.

No.

I don't know anything.

I really don't know a thing.

Please.

I have a seven-year-old son...

and a pregnant wife.

I'm begging you.

Good for you.

(SH Press - Lifetime Insurance)

The payout should be around three million dollars.

Your wife will be pleased.

What?

That kind of money is impossible on a journalist's salary.

No, I don't need that.

Please save me.

I don't need that. Please just save me.

It's taken care of.

(I don't want to live anymore. I'm sorry.)

Please give love to your children.

Show them looks full of deep love.

Children who receive love give back twice as much.

- You're watching this again? - Should we all say it together?

I love you, my girl.

Why do you watch this stuff? It makes me gag.

- Because it's fun. - Let's try saying it all together.

Okay.

I love you, my girl.

I love you too, Mom.

I love you, my girl.

- I love you too. - I love you too, Mom.

Love you.

Very good.

Did that lady really returned?

Anyone home?

I'm here to tell you something.

Is anyone here?

I think I heard a sound.

There's no way anyone is here.

I think there are.

I'll spread the word and go.

Read it and come out to church.

God loves you.

Hallelujah.

Love is a disaster.

It's so nice.

This is how love gets deeper as you express it.

It's still a bit awkward.

Tell me.

So Young, my daughter, I love you.

Then try following along.

So Young, my daughter...

Okay, everyone.

Is it right to say that only superior genes were able to survive...

while less favorable ones naturally became subject to extinction?

Does anyone want to share their opinion on this?

Yes?

I don't think...

we can say that simply being able to survive is...

a strong-enough reason to consider a gene superior.

For instance,

something that was once considered inferior might survive...

as a result of climate change.

While the dinosaurs were called the kings of the Earth,

they were completely wiped out during the ice age.

Therefore,

I think the ability to survive does not equal superiority.

Okay. Then is it not important to discuss...

which genes are favorable and which ones are not?

Of course, it is.

What I'm trying to say is that we should not be too proud...

just because we're superior to others at this given moment,

and in the same sense,

should not be disappointed even if we are behind everyone else.

What really matters is...

that we continuously improve...

and reinforce our strength.

Great answer.

All right. Anyone else?

Si Woo, what do you think? Can you share with your friends?

I...

I think...

Yes?

I agree.

This can't be right, ma'am.

Unfortunately, in Si Woo's case,

he doesn't meet the requirements for the Mensa math class.

What I mean is...

the test must be wrong.

Let him take it again.

You know...

Si Woo's dad went to Stanford University School of Medicine, right?

Si Woo has to get into the same school,

so he must get into the Mensa math class.

All his friends at the academy are in it.

He'll take it again.

Even if he takes the test again, the results will be similar, ma'am.

I can't even.

This is ridiculous.

They said he was definitely gifted.

Mom.

Mom.

I finished early today.

Can I skip academy and go play?

What did you say?

Please?

You're so...

Mom.

You're smiling again.

Fine. Let's go.

Mom, you're the best.

Hello?

Is this Dr. Kim Se Hee?

Yes, it is. Who's calling?

Madam would like to see you.

So she finally calls. I've been waiting a long time.

Before you meet her, there are a few precautions...

Sorry,

but I'm driving right now.

There's a child in the car as well.

So I'll call you right back.

Excuse me?

Did I bother you?

I'm sorry.

No, it's okay.

You're so sweet.

Right, what is Si Woo like? He seemed fun.

Si Woo is...

popular with his friends and he's funny.

He's also my closest friend.

He said he's going to Kids Park with his mom today.

Really?

Lucky him.

What are you doing, boss?

You got here quick.

Yes, I had some errands nearby.

What's this?

Emergency disposal.

I just went alone and took care of it real quick.

It's darn heavy.

Hey, I've got a game today.

You can handle this alone, right?

Sure. It's not my first time.

And this refund request.

Check it out.

I can get a refund, right?

Since the kid's not 19 yet.

Yes, ma'am. That's possible.

But can I confirm a few things first?

Go ahead.

You are Ms. Park Min Ju,

and your husband is Mr. Choi Hyun Gyu, is that correct?

Yes, that's right.

So just get on with it.

That thing's a complete defect.

I mean, can a kid really be this dumb?

Process the refund quickly,

and if you could also compensate appropriately, that'd be great.

Ma'am...

She sounds very upset.

These disgusting people.

Seriously.

Even abandoned dogs wouldn't be treated this badly.

Help me carry this.

One, two.

Hello?

Yes.

Handle it cleanly.

I don't want any trouble.

Yes.

Si Woo, Mommy's going to buy Coke,

so wait here when you're done.

Okay.

See you soon.

What are you talking about?

Why did the kid's level test come out like that?

I don't know.

He was just a defect.

I'm so annoyed, honey.

Even so, how could you just decide like that...

on something this serious?

Why do you always make decisions your own way?

Director Choi, has anything ever gone right...

when you do it your way?

Forget it.

Why'd we even bother adopting in the first place?

Damn it.

Your mom went on and on about wanting grandchildren...

when her own son's infertile.

She would've blamed me again. Darn it.

Listen to your foul mouth.

So now you want to cancel and refund him?

What if this blows up?

They said we can just mark the kid as missing.

And they'll handle the disposal.

I guess we'll just have to trust them.

Honestly,

that kid always had that dumb smile, and was never so smart.

Isn't that right?

Yes, he never had the brains for studying.

Exactly.

Still, you raised him so lovingly.

Don't you have any heart?

Heart?

There's not a drop of shared blood between us.

But yes, what a waste.

I spent way too much money on him.

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

What am I even going to tell Mom?

Hey, I'm just going to adopt another kid.

Since we get a full refund, it should cover it.

Honey, I have to go now.

Yes, and you should show up and cry too.

They say that makes it look more real.

Bye.

Hello?

Why do I have to go too?

Darn it.

Mom.

Mom, where are you?

Are you Si Woo?

Your mom...

got a little hurt nearby, so she went to the hospital.

What?

She told me to come get you.

Let's go.

Excuse me.

Excuse me.

Yes, how can I help you?

My son.

My boy is missing.

Please stay calm.

Please help me find him.

Ma'am, please calm down. Where was the last place you saw him?

He was playing over there,

and we were supposed to meet here.

But now he's gone.

Ma'am, how old is your son, and what's his name?

He's 11, Choi Si Woo.

- Eleven years old. - Is he a boy?

Choi Si Woo, is he a boy?

Yes, a boy. Si Woo...

Ma'am.

- He must be hungry by now. - Please calm down.

We've filed a report, so we'll find him soon.

He said he wanted Coke, so I went and bought it.

We'll find him soon, so please stay calm and wait here just a little longer.

Si Woo.

- Ma'am. - Si Woo.

- Si Woo, where are you? - Ma'am, please...

We need to find him!

Honey.

Honey, what do we do?

Honey, what happened?

Did you find Si Woo?

- No. - No?

We're looking now, but we haven't found him yet.

- Si Woo. - What do we do?

Our Si Woo must be hungry.

Where did you lose him?

Honey.

You know...

I'll die without Si Woo.

- Our Si Woo. - Si Woo.

Please find him.

Your mom told me to give it to you.

You like soda.

My mom told me not to drink anything with the lid on it.

Your mom gave it to me.

It's fine.

Si Woo.

Choi Si Woo.

Try to stay conscious.

Are you awake now?

Who are you, sir?

Where am I?

Si Woo, hold on.

(Boss Dong Chul)

Hold on.

Yes, boss.

Hey, where are you?

I'm almost there.

Man, today was a total bust.

Darn it. I'm on my way now.

What?

I should be there in about 30 minutes.

No.

Why don't you just head home and rest? I'll take care of things here.

It's fine. There's nothing to do at home anyway.

Let's grab a drink when this is over.

Okay. That sounds good.

Sir.

Where are we?

Who are you?

Where's my mom?

Choi Si Woo, listen carefully.

You've been kidnapped.

And the ones who ordered the kidnapping are...

your mom, Park Min Ju, and your dad, Choi Hyun Gyu.

Yes, hello?

Location confirmed.

After informing the child, leave the area temporarily.

Then, in an hour, request help from staff.

What do you mean?

You want me to fake like he's missing?

Yes, report him missing to the police as well.

I'll lure the child into a CCTV blind spot...

and bring him to the parking lot.

I'll arrive in 30 minutes.

Then what about my refund...

And your mom and dad told me...

to kill you.

Please save me.

Please, I'm begging you.

I'm sorry.

No, Si Woo.

I'm...

going to save you.

So if you want to live,

you have to believe everything I say from now on.

Can you do that?

Choi Hyun Gyu and Park Min Ju.

They aren't people who think of you as their child.

No.

My mom and dad aren't like that.

Sir, I want to get out.

No, Si Woo. You can't go out right now.

Please trust me, okay? I'm begging you.

Here, take this.

Go to this place.

Kids like you will welcome you there.

On the way, make sure no one notices you.

It might be hard to believe,

but those people buy children with money...

and when the children don't suit them, they just throw them away.

They're terrible people.

And if they find out you're here, they'll...

What if I try harder?

If I just become a better child, that should fix it.

Sir, it's my fault.

So please just let me call my mom once.

I want to say I'm sorry.

I want to tell her I'll try harder.

(Bathhouse)

A new child will be arriving soon.

Take good care of him, Ah Hyun.

Okay. Be careful, Tae Sik.

Si Woo.

People who throw away a child...

just because they don't seem "good enough"...

don't deserve to be parents.

Honey, I'm the one who made the big decision.

Director Choi never makes any big decisions.

When that kid looks at me and goes...

"Mom."

You know what I mean?

Yes, when he giggles like an idiot?

That moment...

Seriously...

I thought, "This is it. I'm done."

I was completely sure of it.

I couldn't even stand the sound of him walking.

Anyway, you're amazing.

Hey, if you were me, you'd have done the same.

Try sticking with him all day.

Seriously.

Hello?

You should be crying. Your kid is missing right now.

Hello?

Hello?

Who is this?

I...

You...

Are you Si Woo?

What kind of nonsense are you saying now?

Mom, I'm sorry.

That scared me. What's going on?

What do we do?

The kid called.

It was his voice.

He's still alive.

He's dead. Why would he be alive?

Exactly.

Hello?

We made a refund, didn't we?

Then that bastard can't be alive.

Hello?

Mom.

Mom.

Mom.

Die.

It's time to go.

Choi Si Woo is still alive.

Yes, Director Jung.

Where is Choi Si Woo?

What?

If you can't find that little bastard,

- you die. - What are you saying?

Hello?

Tae Sik, we're totally screwed.

Please, no.

Damn it.

(Bathhouse)

What?

How old is he? Isn't he five or something?

Is he the right boy? He must've come to the wrong place.

He's so tiny.

Welcome.

Woo Tae Sik.

Woo Tae Sik!

Woo Tae Sik.

You're early.

- This is it, right? - What?

It's fine. He's here.

- What's wrong? - It's nothing.

They said the kid was missing.

Damn, I really thought I was going to die.

All I got was crap for that.

That bastard.

Director Jung, the kid is here.

What's wrong, Director Jung?

I said he's here! Why?

You son of a...

Open it.

Why are you doing this?

Take it out.

Have you ever looked into those kids' eyes?

The ones who died here?

There's hell in those eyes.

Aren't you going to blow it?

Hey, kid.

In here,

the day you arrive is your new birthday.

Congratulations. You've been reborn.

Still, you're brave. You came here all on your own.

Here.

What's your name?

Why ask his name?

Pick whatever name you want.

We didn't want to use the ones those people gave us either,

so we made up our own.

But don't you think naming yourself after subway stations is kind of funny?

Ahyeon Station, Seoksu Station, Juan Station.

Isn't it funny?

She got herself an idol's name.

She says she's So Mi. Was it from Jeon So Mi?

But she's seriously rude.

Is this not funny?

I guess not.

Tae Sik, call me.

I'm hungry.

But when is Tae Sik coming?

He said he'd buy us fried chicken today.

Right.

Hey, where is Tae Sik? Why did you come alone?

Bluebird One.

Searching near the payphone.

Ah Hyun, what's that car?

Searching near the payphone.

Looking for an 11-year-old boy.

Description, light blue shirt and beige pants.

Searching for an 11-year-old boy.

They're not using argot. But it's police frequency.

What's happening?

Hey, did you run into anyone on the way?

Or did someone see you?

Or did you report to the police?

I called my mom.

Tae Sik.

Stick close!

Shoot!

Tae Sik.

Tae Sik!

(The Defects, Epilogue)

(Kim Ah Hyun)

Is your name Kim Ah Hyun?

(Bathhouse)

Is this your home?

Well…

It's not really my home.

It's your home. I see.

Let's go inside.

Okay.

(Kim Ah Hyun)

Eat.

The drumstick is missing. You ate it.

- I didn't eat it. - You did eat it.

You ate it.

- The drumstick's gone. - Just give it already.

Eat this. You eat this.

Stop fighting.

I hope we get to eat chicken more often now.

Yes. We used to only have ramyeon.

- I got sick of it. - This is so good.

Tae Sik, let's take a picture together.

A picture.

Why take a picture while eating?

Come on, just do it. It's been a while.

Seriously.

Leave me out.

- I'll take a picture now. - No.

Join us.

One, two, three.

One, two, three.

(Winner of the 2022 Broadcast & Video Content Proposal Competition)

(Special thanks to actor Kim Soo Ro for his appearance.)

(The Defects)

Nice to meet you, Madam.

I want to get a child that suits that person.

There will be a way.

I'm in such a good mood today.

I think the moment I dreamed of is coming soon.

My best friend.

He hasn't shown up to school in days.

I hope he's okay.

We were just products.

They bought us with money,

and if they didn't like us, they'd return us.

Where's the membership card?

They're kids who shouldn't exist in this world.

So where would they go?

A place that doesn't exist in this world.

Run!

You're defects.

Why do they go so far just to kill us?

The monster we never caught.

I'm going to find it.

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)

(Those who design the perfect child.)

(Children abandoned cause they are not perfect.)

(The Defects) (Every Monday and Tuesday at 10 pm)