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(Lee Hee Jun, Park Hae Soo)

(Kwak Sun Young)

(Song Geon Hee, Suh Ji Hye)

(Yoo Seung Mok, Bek Hyun Jin)

(Heo Jeong Do, Jung Moon Sung)

(Scarecrow)

(Scarecrow)

(This program was supported by the MSIT and KCA.)

(The characters, locations, institutions, groups...)

(in this drama are a work of fiction.)

(Child actors and animals featured...)

(were filmed safely with expert supervision.)

How have you been, Lee Yong Woo?

Why didn't you show up yesterday?

Something urgent came up.

By any chance, were you waiting for me?

Something urgent?

I guess this isn't very urgent, then?

Then again...

A case where the statute's expired can't be that pressing.

You're right. There's no rush.

Besides, you shouldn't rush the important things.

An important thing?

For me,

it's my life's work.

Your life's work?

How admirable.

- What is admirable? - This whole "life's work" thing.

Someone like me doesn't have anything like that.

Was there something that made you start this mission?

Some sort of catalyst?

A reason, a beginning...

(Scarecrow)

(Scarecrow)

It's not like a phone call is going to wake her up.

Let's just get this interrogation over with.

What interrogation?

That you hit Jeon Kyung Ho. That's my case.

You're going to lock me up for that?

Hey, you think this will get you that case?

It's already mine.

- What? - I told you.

That I would take everything back.

You and the case.

Hey.

Instead of making a pathetic request like one phone call,

why don't you just...

say the words, "Save me."

And I'll take care of everything.

Tae Joo.

Kang Tae Joo.

Let's...

catch that bastard together.

Let's do it together. Just the two of us.

I told you, didn't I?

This "us" thing...

I'm not getting dragged into your "us" crap.

You're going to help me?

You?

You've got to be kidding me.

Prosecutor Cha Si Yeong. Want to know how you can really help me?

That smug face of yours...

Get it out of my sight.

If that's what you really want.

This victim here...

His recovery is estimated at eight weeks.

What are you going to do about this?

(Kangseong Police Station)

Is there any way to handle this quietly?

I was going to indict him immediately, but...

With public trust in police so low because of the serial murders,

it just didn't sit right with me.

Right.

Just quietly accept his resignation and be done with it.

Yes, that would be for the best.

- Do that. - Chief.

Do I have to spell it out for you? Eight weeks' recovery means jail.

And a prison sentence means automatic dismissal.

- Why the silence? - Sir, investigate Detective Kang.

What?

He's still a cop. Plus, he just saved a woman's life.

So what? You're saying we let it slide?

No, sir. What I'm trying to say is...

It's that for over ten years, he's more than earned his keep.

If you cast him aside like this, it'll kill the other cops' morale.

To be blunt, sir, who'd even want to be a cop then?

Please show him leniency.

Fine. Let's do that.

If you're so against ditching him, what other choice do we have?

You'll just have to do it by the book.

However, effective today, Detective Kang is off all his cases.

By the book.

(Inpatient Ward)

(VIP Room 1, Seo Ji Won)

Sun Yeong. What are you doing here?

How is Ji Won?

- Hasn't she woken up yet? - Ji Won...

They say this is because she chased that suspect with you.

It's unbelievable.

It's always about the suspects.

And where have you been? Just showing up now?

Off chasing another suspect, were you?

Hey, come out here a second.

Sun Yeong, let's start with you.

Tell me what happened.

Why'd you get in the car with that guy?

And why did he do that to you?

How about, "Are you okay?"

Shouldn't you have asked that first?

What is going on between you and that guy?

A student got into a car accident. So I went to the hospital with him,

and I only got in because he offered to drive me home. That's it.

But then he...

How does he know about Mom?

You don't really think I told him, do you?

He suddenly said some weird things. I asked to get out, but he got mad.

And then we crashed.

Did he do anything to you?

No, nothing like that.

Gosh. That woman is really something else.

Still dragging her children down, even from the grave.

Don't you dare talk about her that way.

Mom did her best for us.

Her best?

You actually call that her best?

She's the one who abandoned you sick to run off with another man.

- You don't know what you're saying! - Tae Joo, stop!

(Walk On The Left. Please Be Quiet.)

(Recovery Room And Shower Room)

Sun Yeong, just hang in there.

I'm sorry.

He told me to request a transfer.

They were blackmailing me, using my son against me.

And I didn't have a choice.

I see.

About seven years ago, I think?

Led by the office,

we went on an outing together once.

Back then, Prosecutor Cha played so well...

with my boy even though he had no children of his own.

He treated him like his own nephew.

To him...

He tortured him in the most horrific way.

Is that man even human?

Oh, gosh.

I've been going on about my own problems.

You must have a lot on your mind, Detective Kang.

Not at all.

Isn't it ironic?

That we, the ones who drove Cha Si Yeong out,

are now in this predicament.

It's just a coincidence, right?

Do you really believe that?

Cha Si Yeong...

He's a dangerous man.

He'll stop at nothing to get what he wants.

I wouldn't try to go up against him if I were you.

The only one who gets hurt...

will be you, Detective Kang.

Don't worry about me.

As for means and methods,

I don't bother with any of that either.

(Modako)

Welcome.

It's an honor to have someone as important as yourself here.

Right this way. Yes, this way, please.

Here.

I'll be a dead man if I get caught.

Let's just call this even for what you owe me.

Which of those two guys?

Both of those bastards.

We hope you'll visit us often.

(Club Modako, VIP Pass Kim Sang Beom)

Hey! Get another glass over here.

Hey.

I'll leave you to it, then.

My goodness. A straight-arrow like you...

You must be surprised.

So, what happened to that guy? You can throw him in jail, right?

Of course. That's a piece of cake.

I heard that girl filed a complaint against me.

What about that?

Jeez, why'd you have to go and hit her?

I'm sorry. I just lost my temper.

There's only one way out of this.

We'll have to admit you were having an affair.

What? An affair?

Your mistress, Kang Sun Yeong, has long demanded you get a divorce,

but you, Mr. Jeon, refused,

that's what led to the argument, and the incident happened.

So, holding a grudge, Kang Sun Yeong is now claiming you assaulted her.

But my wife will kill me!

You clearly don't know anything about women.

She's not going to kill you.

Oh, dear. What are we going to do if you keep throwing your back out?

Your body just breaks down with age. It happens all the time.

Hey! So sleeping with a married man wasn't enough for you?

And now you have the nerve to come after his devoted wife?

Hey! And you call yourself a teacher?

What are you talking about? Let go of me!

Don't you play dumb with me! Hey! You're the daughter of a bar tramp,

and you're cut from the same cloth! How shameless!

She said she was the daughter of a bar hostess.

Sun Yeong!

Sun Yeong...

What's going on here? What do you think you're doing?

What? What is it to you? You slept with my husband,

- and I have every right! - What did you say?

She's the daughter of a bar hostess.

What is this world coming to?

Mother. It wasn't me. It wasn't, Mother.

I swear it wasn't. I...

"Mother." Mother!

Gosh, ma'am. You've got quite a nice daughter-in-law.

She's really something else!

- Mother, it's not true! - I heard her mom worked at a bar.

Oh, really?

Mother, I swear it's not true.

End it with Gi Beom.

Mother...

The saying a daughter's destined to live her mother's life...

I shouldn't have dismissed it.

Mother, what she said isn't true. Please, you have to believe me.

Your mother was the same way. Men were always buzzing around her.

She wasn't always like that.

After your father passed away,

she ended up that way trying to feed you kids.

What I'm afraid of...

is that you may have inherited her curse to be widowed young.

That's what scares me the most.

Sun Yeong.

Please, let my Gi Beom go.

I'm begging you. Please?

(Fire Strikes Without Warning. Everyone, Be Careful.)

(Kangseong Bookstore)

(Muwon Photo Studio)

Sun Yeong would look beautiful in a dress like that.

Sun Yeong's staying with relatives for a while.

I hope nothing's wrong.

- Right this way, sir. - You're totally drunk.

Since when can you drink so much?

What can I say? I'm good at it.

Hey, hold on a sec.

- Hey, hold on. - Why?

It's on me.

All right. Okay, let's see here.

Here you go.

(Club Modako, VIP Pass Kim Sang Beom)

Thank you, sir.

No, really. Here.

Thank you so much!

- Hey. - You're such a big spender.

Hey, where's your boss? Shouldn't he see his customers out?

Why the owner?

Hey, it's okay, man. The owner here and I are tight.

- Really? - Go get him. Now.

- Go get him. Quick. - Yes, sir.

- Mr. Park. - Well, Mr. Jeon.

I hope everything was to your satisfaction.

Yes, it was great.

Hey.

Thanks to you, Mr. Park, I had a great time again tonight.

Let's go.

- Bye! - Later.

Have a good night, sir.

Should we come back day after tomorrow?

- See you again. - Come back soon!

Come back soon!

Is that bastard out of his mind? Son of a gun. Gosh.

That punk, the County Governor's nephew...

He practically lives here because he drinks here for free.

It's always the rich ones who are the worst.

How long do I have to keep kissing that guy's ass?

I'm always cleaning up his mess. Darn it.

Cleaning up his mess?

No, I mean...

Still, I'm the owner here.

In front of everyone, that bastard...

It's embarrassing in front of my staff.

Darn it.

Hey, what's wrong with this booze?

- Still watering down the booze? - What? No, of course not.

Not once since I got my license suspended.

With so many of your people around, you think I'd risk it?

Hey, would I do anything to make you look bad?

- Right? - Of course.

Why? You don't like it?

Hang on, I'll get you something else, okay?

Si Yeong, how about this one?

This is the most expensive bottle in the house.

You son of a gun.

What the hell is this?

Are you bugging me?

- How dare you? - It wasn't me.

It's a misunderstanding. I swear.

It wasn't you?

Hey, step outside.

Yes, sir.

Si Yeong.

Why would I ever...

Hey, you have to believe me. It really wasn't me.

Then prove it.

Okay, I'll prove it. Yes, I'll prove it.

Gosh, my head.

- Ji Won. - Hmm?

- Are you awake? - Why is my hair such a mess?

More importantly...

Did you catch the culprit?

- Is the culprit all you care about? - Did you catch him or not?

- Not yet. - Darn it.

- Are you serious? You almost died. - My camera.

Did you find my camera?

What camera?

You didn't find the camera?

Hey, Un Hui. Are you sure this is the place?

I confirmed it with Detective Park,

and he said this was the place.

Where's the camera? It's not like it just vanished into thin air.

You think maybe the culprit took it?

She took his picture. Why would he have left it there?

Darn it, that can't be right. That was our exclusive.

- Hi. - Hello.

(Modako)

Where did it go?

Where is it? Darn it.

Where could it be?

What do you think you're doing?

Looking for this?

Caught you, you little rat.

And?

What?

Who?

Got it.

Interesting.

Very interesting.

(Suspect Profile)

Can you remember any other details about the culprit?

Should we really be letting him do that?

Prosecutor Cha is going to flip if he finds out.

Hey, let him be. He's just trying his best to catch the guy.

I'm pretty sure I told you everything already.

I didn't see his face. His height, build, voice...

I told you everything I could remember.

I apologize for asking you to come in again.

- I was hoping you remembered more. - I haven't.

- I hate even thinking about it. - Of course. I understand.

(The Culprit's Last Words)

Then let me just ask you a few more questions.

What did the culprit say to you right before he left?

Can't he just ask me himself?

It's a bit of a complicated situation.

I'm sorry.

He said he'd let me go if he caught that woman.

But you think a guy who killed five was going to let me live?

Five?

What do you mean, five?

But I heard he'd already killed five people.

What were the culprit's exact words?

- See that woman there? - See that woman there?

- If I catch her, - If I catch her,

I'll let you go.

- What do you say? - What do you say?

- Will you cooperate? - Will you cooperate?

- No funny business. - No funny business.

- I've already killed 5 women. - I've already killed 5 women.

- Killing you... - Killing you...

- is nothing to me. - is nothing to me.

Hey, what the...

- Five? - Maybe that bastard's mistaken.

I'm sure he wouldn't get something like that wrong.

If there's another victim, why isn't there a body?

- A missing person. - A missing person.

- Hey, Rookie. - Yes, sir.

Go grab the missing persons list.

- Now! - Yes, sir!

(Investigation Unit)

I checked all recent missing cases. Only these three fit the profile.

(Missing Person Report)

This victim's bigger than the suspect. He wouldn't have risked it.

Or he might have mistaken her for a man.

So it's one of these two?

So, Tae Joo. Who do you think it is?

- The odds are... - What the hell are you doing?

Prosecutor, you're here.

I'm sure I ordered Kang Tae Joo removed from all investigations.

- Am I a joke to you? - The serial murders...

There's one more victim.

Is that the best excuse you could come up with?

Really? Did another body turn up somewhere?

This came directly from the suspect himself.

That he's committed five murders.

He could be lying or exaggerating.

So you're going to let the suspect lead you around by the nose?

But we still have to look into it!

- We're the police. - And if he's just playing you,

then what?

I'll...

take full responsibility.

Taking responsibility is a given.

Apologize to Jeon Kyung Ho and settle.

Do that, and I'll let you proceed.

I can't indict you for assault if the victim won't press charges.

I'd say that's a pretty generous offer.

Come on, Detective Kang. Just apologize for now.

Sir, just for now...

Tae Joo.

I know it feels unfair, but what can we do?

Let's just focus on catching the killer.

Well,

are you going to apologize?

No.

Detective Kang Tae Joo...

You always take the hard road, don't you?

Then let me make you a proposal.

Just let me handle the search.

Regardless of the outcome, I'll submit my resignation.

And I'll submit to the investigation.

That's right, the search operation. As you say, if we find nothing,

then we'll look like we were played by the suspect all over again.

If we come up empty,

you can just pin all the blame on the guy who's resigning anyway.

Might as well make good use of me before you throw me away.

Do it.

(Investigation Unit 3)

Let's leave it at that, Prosecutor Cha.

(Muwon District Prosecutors' Office, Kangseong Branch)

(Prosecutor Cha Si Yeong)

(Missing Person Report)

It's Choi In Sook.

Are you sure?

I'm positive.

If it's Choi In Sook, she is the third victim.

Based on when she disappeared...

and the location of the crime,

it's a much better fit for the killer's pattern.

I'm positive.

Choi In Sook...

Hello?

Is anyone home?

Hello?

Who is it?

In Sook? Is that you?

That wretched girl.

Absolutely worthless wench.

Leaving her sick mother to run away? Is she even human?

That girl will be damned.

I'm the crazy one for giving birth to a wretch like that.

When your daughter was leaving, what did she say?

She said she was going into town to buy me some clothes.

She's all talk.

I'm always at home. What do I need new clothes for?

Aren't you just using me as an excuse to run away?

Not this again. Why do you think I'm running away?

You're just praying for your old mom to die a day sooner.

- I know it all. - They say it's getting cold soon.

You'll get sick if you don't dress warmly.

I'll just buy the clothes and be right back, okay?

Darn it. Come back or don't, I don't care.

I'll get you a pretty crimson one. I should get the prettiest, right?

Such a bad girl.

You think your daughter ran away from home?

Is there any other reason why she has not been...

coming back home until now besides that?

But...

why are you looking for her now, after all this time?

What, you think she died horribly or something?

No.

I don't know about much else, but she's destined for a long life.

A gifted monk told me so.

If she had been on her way back from the market,

she would've gotten off over there and walked down this road.

It's about 500m from the bus stop to Choi In Sook's house.

You're saying we have to search this whole area, then?

We'll need at least two companies.

But what if we actually find something?

What are we going to do then?

(National Security, Protected By The Vigilance of 40 Million People)

A search party? What do you think you're doing?

I told you to get rid of him, not get all chummy with the guy!

The tip is highly credible.

If, on the off chance, nothing turns up,

we'll need someone to take the fall.

It won't be too late to get rid of him then.

You take the credit,

and pin the blame on the other guy?

By the way,

I hear you and Kang Tae Joo were classmates.

Why didn't you tell me sooner?

Just because we were classmates...

It's not as if the law applies any differently, sir.

Feels good to be outside for a change, right?

This wheelchair is overkill. I told you, I can walk.

Didn't you hear what the doctor said?

He said you might feel dizzy for a while.

What if you fall over while you're walking?

Gosh.

How did we both end up in the hospital?

That Jeon Kyung Ho, or whatever his name is...

Wait till I'm out of this hospital. I'm going to...

Still, I'm glad I get to be here with you.

- We can take walks like this. - What's so great about it?

We're the only two patients out here on their own.

Well, what can we do?

Neither of us has anyone to look after us.

What are you talking about? You have your brother.

My brother...

I think I'm an embarrassment to him.

He hasn't even come to visit.

Wait, you don't know?

Your brother totally beat the crap out of Jeon Kyung Ho.

Although it looks like he's in some hot water for it.

No way.

He's not in serious trouble, is he?

I wasn't going to say anything because I knew you'd worry,

but I figured you should know.

Your brother...

He really cares about you. More than you know.

What are you doing wandering around? You're a patient.

What's the special occasion? You came to see me first?

And not Ji Won?

So how is Ji Won?

If you're so curious, why don't you go see for yourself?

You know you get discharged tomorrow, right?

- I'll be here on time to get you. - You're leaving already?

Why? You have something to say?

Hey, you know...

See you tomorrow.

Who are you?

What? You don't recognize me? Seo Ji Won...

- But they said she was fine. What? - You.

Are you the Kang Tae Joo I know? Why did you let the culprit escape?

And why the hell did you resign?

I wake up from a nap to all this? What the hell is going on?

A "nap?"

Gosh, Seo Ji Won. You're really something.

You're back.

There might still be a way.

- What way? - Well...

I'll tell you when I'm sure.

I'm going to make sure you can catch the culprit, so just you wait.

I'm going to lay low for a while.

- Then what about the culprit? - Am I the only cop on the force?

They'll catch him, I guess.

You're not Kang Tae Joo, are you?

Hey, come on.

I'm just tired. Maybe I'm getting old or something.

Stop looking for trouble, you hear me?

You almost died this time. You really did.

Why?

If I weren't around, you'd be safer and worry less.

So why?

What?

You need to shake me up sometimes.

To snap me back to my senses.

Because you're the only one who can.

(Seo Ji Won)

You little punk.

- You totally scared me! - I'm the one who was so shocked!

Then why did you sneak in here like a cat burglar?

I didn't want to wake you.

So what brings you here so late at night?

Did you find the camera?

- No. - Still nothing?

More importantly, this came for you at the newsroom.

It seemed urgent, so I brought it.

(To: Seo Ji Won, Deliver by today, From a friend of Tae Joo's)

"Deliver by today. From a friend of Tae Joo's."

What's all this? It's not like I'm being arrested.

Whether a body turns up or not, we won't be seeing each other.

Are you satisfied now that you got your wish?

- What I wanted? - You won't see my face again.

Any last words?

You make sure you catch that son of a witch.

I hear you're quite a good prosecutor.

I don't give a damn if you get promoted or famous.

Catch him before he kills again.

You haven't seen today's paper yet, have you?

Go ahead, open it.

Right there.

(Lead Prosecutor's "Special Friendship" Sparks Controversy)

Lead prosecutor's "special friendship..."

sparks fairness controversy.

What the hell is this? This is bullshit...

And just like that, we're friends!

Buddy.

Given the circumstances, we must close the book on your assault case.

This is a hell of a way to close a case.

It's the only way people will believe we've cut ties.

Why haven't you indicted Detective Kang Tae Joo?

Was it because you two are friends?

When you get out, look the part. To keep our "special relationship."

- Just let me finish the search. - And why should I?

I don't see any reason to cut you any slack.

I want to find her daughter for her.

For Choi In Sook's mother.

Isn't that Governor Jeon Tae Geun over there?

- Yes, that's him. - Get a shot! Quick! Quick!

What's going on?

- Governor, a comment, please! - Could we get a comment?

How are you feeling?

A statement, please!

How is his condition now?

As a public servant,

I've kept silent on a family matter,

- for fear of exerting my influence. - What a performance he's giving.

But I can't stand by any longer!

Please, take a look at my nephew. He can barely move on his own.

It's because of him!

That police officer assaulted him over there.

How is it the officer who assaulted an innocent citizen...

gets away with no punishment?

This is an outrage! I need eight weeks to recover.

My students are waiting for me, but I can't go to them.

Can the police just get away with this?

I said I'll come in for questioning once the search is over today!

And who are you to make that call?

Are you the only cop in the whole country?

What are you all waiting for? Arrest that violent officer now!

There you go.

Hey, Kyung Ho, are you really laid up for eight weeks?

- Dude, should you even be drinking? - Eight weeks, my ass.

Getting a doctor's note is a piece of cake.

I spent a little cash to screw that detective over.

You should've stuck to your type. Why'd you mess with the teacher?

"Mess with her?" I didn't lay a finger on her, moron.

No, she picked up on the atmosphere and came on to me.

The nerve of her...

Dude, is she really that hot?

Her looks...

She's a total knockout.

- No, no! - Hey, hey.

- Hey, shut it off! Shut it off! - He's perfectly fine.

Hey! Hey, you sons of guns!

Get down from there!

What the hell? Is he even really hurt?

I've been framed!

- This has been doctored! - What's doctored about it?

- Hey, bring the car around! Now! - Governor, a comment, please!

Were you aware of your nephew's crime?

- No. Absolutely not. - Did you try to influence the case?

I don't know anything about that.

- A barmaid's daughter, and so coy. - This son of a gun...

Hey, Tae Joo!

- Hey. - That bastard...

Kang Tae Joo! You bastard!

Are you really going to make the same mistake twice?

I thought you said you were going to find Choi In Sook.

Jeon Kyung Ho. You should go now.

Uncle! Uncle! Uncle! Uncle!

- I... - What the...

Give us a comment!

- We're going to start the search! - So what are we supposed to film?

The search site right here.

You think they'll actually find anything?

Unfortunately, yes.

- Maintain spacing and move slowly. - Yes, sir.

Check in between the reeds. Don't miss a single leaf or branch.

- Don't miss a thing. Got it? - Yes, sir.

Watch your spacing!

Slow down!

You're Prosecutor Cha Si Yeong, right?

I'm Seo Ji Won, a reporter with the Kangseong Daily.

That was some impressive work today.

I received a recording from an anonymous source,

but I have no idea who they are.

Were you the one who tipped off Jeon Kyung Ho and Governor Jeon?

That was the easy part.

Hey, did you wash the car properly?

- Yes, sir. It's spotless. - Gosh.

Did you know Detective Kang was part of today's important operation?

Important enough to get him out of his disciplinary action.

Whoever that informant of yours is,

this is probably what they were hoping for.

That you, Ms. Seo, would blow this story wide open.

I didn't know you and Detective Kang were schoolmates. Were you close?

We had a chance to be,

but I missed it.

I hear you're close with him. How did that happen?

We just grew up together in the same neighborhood.

Since you were kids?

So am I too late?

We found something!

Where?

Over here! This way!

Preserve the scene.

Call forensics.

(ID Card: Choi In Sook)

You're finally home, my baby.

You've suffered so much.

How could you bear all that injustice?

I didn't realize I was the one who was too late,

and I just kept nagging you for not coming home.

It's all my fault.

My sweet girl.

Don't go anywhere ever again.

Just stay here with me.

Mom,

how have you been?

I missed you.

(Kangseong Daily)

I'm back.

What's going on?

Ji Won found the film with a shot of the Kangseong serial killer.

- What? - It's being developed right now.

Man, isn't that the scoop of a lifetime?

But you think the photos will even come out?

Will you stop jinxing it?

(Darkroom in Use, Do Not Enter)

It's coming through.

Did it turn out?

- Let's dig in. - Eat up.

I got you a double portion. It's on the house.

- What's the occasion? - What?

From the guy who always insists we go Dutch.

You must've been going through hell because of Sun Yeong.

Now that Sun Yeong's name has been cleared,

- and the scandal has blown over. - What are you talking about?

You seriously didn't know anything?

The story of Tae Joo beating someone was on the front page.

He's the one from the car who drove off with Sun Yeong.

Gi Beom.

Why didn't you tell me?

Anyone else, I get it. But I deserved to know.

I'm your husband, after all. And you're my wife.

- Gi Beom. - Where is that son of a gun?

Let's break up.

What?

I want to break up.

- Leaving so soon? - Yes, I'm heading out.

Get home safe, man. I won't see you out.

Don't bother.

I'm leaving after causing trouble, Chief.

You gave it your all.

You've been through a lot.

(Investigation Unit)

(Fire Strikes Without Warning. Everyone, Be Careful.)

(Be Right Back)

My art tube.

- Gosh! - Jeez!

You scared me!

- Darn it. - What are you doing here?

I left something behind.

And you?

What did you forget?

My art tube. It has my drawings in it.

But I'm asking, why are you here?

The guy who lives here is a friend of mine.

You are? You mean... The Yoo Deok Hwa?

He's my friend's little brother.

Right.

You've got some mouth on you.

Are you going to catch the culprit? When are you going to catch him?

Jeez, why does everyone I meet ask me about the criminal?

I'm not a cop anymore. I quit.

Then what about the culprit?

I guess the other cops will handle it.

You should just focus on your studies.

Go home early, and...

If you see a scarecrow at night, just run. Got it?

Why?

Because it might not be a scarecrow.

You remember what I said.

Did you hear me?

Can't you stay on the police?

You have to be the one to catch him.

Come on. Jeez.

That's not how things work in the adult world.

If it were that simple, I...

What's this?

It's a bribe.

Eat this, and please think it over two more times. Promise.

Bye!

Bribing a recently fired guy. What's the point?

Stop staring at it, okay? Think that'll bring it into focus?

And here I thought we finally had a real scoop on our hands.

Let's run it as is.

This? Come on, you can't make out his eyes, nose, or mouth.

You never know. He could be recognized.

Come on. No way.

One person's sure to recognize it, the killer.

Even if it can't identify the culprit,

we can still use it to pressure him.

It sends a message like, "We saw you."

Let's break up.

Hey, Gi Beom.

Hey, Gi Beom. Are you okay?

Jeez.

What's gotten into him today?

Hey, hey. If you're tired, just go home early.

- I'll take care of it. - No, there's still a lot to clean.

Just go home. It's almost closing time anyway.

- I'll do it. - Give it here.

Just listen to me for once.

Excuse me...

Is this what you wanted?

Yes. Thank you.

It's pretty late. You'll be okay getting home alone?

I'll be fine. The bus will get me home in no time.

Good night.

Good night.

(Kangseong Bookstore)

Jeez, she should get home earlier. It's so dangerous these days.

It's starting to rain.

What's that? It's just a scarecrow.

If you see a scarecrow at night, just run.

Because it might not be a scarecrow.

- Hello? - Hello, Tae Joo.

About the body...

There's been another murder...

Why are you calling me about this?

Did you forget I quit, you moron? I'm hanging up.

The victim...

It's Min Ji.

Who?

Min Ji.

Hey, Kang Tae Joo.

- Bastard! - What the hell are you doing here?

- Hey, hey, Kang Tae Joo! - You can't be here, sir.

- Hey, stop him! - Don't let him in!

- I said, stop him, you moron! - Sir.

- Kang Tae Joo, you son of a gun. - Kang Tae Joo! Hey, you punk!

- Just a second! - Hey, this son of a... Hey!

- What are you doing here, you punk? - You don't belong here, bastard!

Kang Tae Joo!

(Forensic Team)

(Kim Min Ji)

- Hey, get out of here, you bastard! - We'll take care of this.

- I said we've got this. Get out. - Why are you here? Get out!

Unbelievable.

- Hey, his nose... - What's his problem? We're working.

Hey, hey, Kang Tae Joo.

Hey, what happened to him? Is that a nosebleed?

What's wrong with you?

Kang Tae Joo. Hey, Kang Tae Joo! Hey, hey, Kang Tae Joo!

- Kang Tae Joo! Get help! - Hey, get a stretcher!

- Kang Tae Joo. - Are you okay, sir?

Hey, hurry up over here!

- Hey, run! - So, you call it your life's work.

Was there something that made you...

start this mission? Some sort of catalyst?

It all started...

It might have been that day.

Now it's my turn to ask the questions.

Did you ruin everything for me, Lee Yong Woo?

Mr. Lee.

Gosh.

I'm getting tired of repeating myself.

All right, fine. Since I'm the one who did it anyway,

I might as well come clean about everything.

So you're confessing?

It's a pretty long story, though.

You've got time for that, right?

Of course.

Where shall we begin?

But you have to tell me your story too.

It's no fun if I do all the talking.

You tell your story, and I'll tell mine.

Let's complete our story together.

"Our story..."

Yes.

Us.

(Scarecrow)

I've got to catch that son of a gun.

Let's get him together.

- Is that why you came back? - That's harsh, Seo Ji Won.

We haven't seen a trace of this guy. Does that make any sense?

You don't really know her, do you? That means you're being played, too.

Shut your mouth.

Jeon Kyung Ho again? Seriously?

Now that I think about it, it was all just bait.

Kang Sun Yeong! Kang Sun Yeong! Who is it?