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You need to help me.

How can I help you?

Tell me...

how I can put that beast behind bars.

I can't figure it out with my average brain.

Why should I help you?

I get nothing from you.

Listen.

We have to help each other.

If you think about it,

people aren't that selfish.

We have this cooperative DNA within us

and that's how we've come this far.

I'm not interested.

Please leave if you aren't going to tell me who Gab-dong is.

-Or... -Or what?

A wise person like you should help me.

-How? -Kill me.

So, you're saying...

that you want to die?

Will you really kill me?

Let's play a fun game.

A game that's very advantageous to psychopaths like you.

A chicken race.

A chicken race?

A GAME WHEREBY CARS RACE TOWARDS A CLIFF THE MOST

Why?

Are you scared?

Of course not.

If you're scared, then don't bother.

Can I...

be the judge?

EPISODE 15

Mr. Cha! I mean, Chief Director.

Just call me Mr. Cha.

Are you on your way to work? Get in. I'll give you a lift.

It's my lucky day!

-Fasten your seat belt. -Okay.

The one who gets closer to the edge of the cliff wins.

The one who loses

will be the hound for catching Gab-dong.

I've heard...

Detective Ha is seeing someone.

I heard it's not just one girl.

What are you talking about?

Those girls

scream for help.

I guess he is hallucinating because of the victims that were killed.

So that's why he's been acting strange lately.

So don't give him too much work.

-Okay? -He should see a psychiatrist.

I forgot.

He has Dr. Oh.

That's what I'm saying.

She carried out a psychiatric examination on him.

The result doesn't seem to be positive.

What did I just do?

Did I turn the steering wheel?

I guess you wanted to live.

You turned the steering wheel.

Do I really want to live?

I taught you a lesson today.

Remember it.

I'm talking about the fear of death.

You're wrong.

I just...

I just want to know who Gab-dong is before I die.

I don't believe you.

So tell me who Gab-dong is.

Don't be surprised.

Gab-dong is...

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

FRONTAL LOBE DAMAGE IS CAUSING HALLUCINATIONS

We're ready for the meeting.

I'M THE REAL GAB-DONG

The serial murder case that began from the scribble that said,

"I'm the real Gab-dong" at the rehabilitation center

was followed by Tae-oh Ryu's first case using the code "Christmas cake box."

The second case was coded "home" and the third as "interview."

The fourth was "whistle" and the fifth was "flower garden."

Is he really Gab-dong?

Do you expect me to believe that?

It's hard for me to believe with just your words.

You doubt too much.

If someone older tells you something, just believe it.

You have to keep it a secret.

You know what you're up against.

Do you understand?

I guess you're not kidding.

I know you're shocked, but there's somewhere we need to go.

Let's go.

We need to get moving before Do-hyeok finds out.

The eighth case happened here.

There.

Do you see the pile of boxes?

I'm finally at this sacred place.

Sacred place? You must be insane.

Between Eun-ji Kim and Do-hyeok Cha,

there must've been something going on.

This wasn't an ordinary victim-perpetrator case.

I really didn't know you were Gab-dong.

I was just...

I just had feelings for you.

I'm sorry,

but that won't change anything.

I have no choice, but to kill you.

I'm sorry.

I beg you. Please spare my life.

I love you.

I'm sorry, but what can I do?

A petty feeling like that doesn't mean anything to me.

She confessed her love to him.

But he had no other choice, so he killed her.

Or something like that.

One thing that still doesn't make sense is the letter.

He insulted her again.

What if...

What if she hurt Gab-dong's pride before he killed her?

It may sound funny,

but we live and die because of our pride.

That's enough.

So what is your point?

I don't know the answer.

You don't know the answer?

Where does it say that I have to know everything?

I don't think that's what he meant.

How did you know that I am Gab-dong?

Do you think dying is unfair?

Then you shouldn't have suspected me.

Why do you keep crying?

Why are you so sad?

Tell me.

How did you know?

That's not it.

-Then what is it? -You...

If he never knew...

and killed her without knowing that she loved him,

doesn't that explain the insult?

Could this be the answer?

Eun-ji never confessed her love.

That letter was the first time she confessed.

He also didn't know about it before.

You may not know this, but I like you.

His pride must have been hurt when he found out she loved him.

Living with anxiety for the past 20 years,

afraid that something would be revealed.

That's why he did that to the letter.

He mistook love for suspicion.

That's why he never found out about that secret.

He only wondered how she figured out he was Gab-dong.

That's probably the only thing that was on his mind.

Tae-oh Ryu.

Judging by your face,

I'm guessing that I'm right.

It's not that I don't know. I'm just not saying anything.

If it was me, I also wouldn't have said anything.

How can I tell someone I love him when he's killing me?

Hey hound dog,

even though you didn't catch him, you barked at the right tree.

Good job.

I need some time to think about this hound dog thing.

What's wrong?

Do you already want to break our agreement?

I didn't expect that it would be him.

You're hopeless.

Just let me rest for a couple of days.

What's a lawyer reception room?

It's a room rented by people with money so they can meet their lawyer.

They have something like that?

I didn't know about that.

Money solves everything.

LAWYER RECEPTION ROOM

There's something I realized recently.

I want to live.

What do you think about that?

That's a relief.

You're right.

The trial and everything else seemed pointless before,

but now I want to live.

That means no death penalty.

If the defendant wants to live, that's good news for us.

The trial will now be worthwhile.

HOMICIDE TEAM

Where have you been?

There was a briefing with Tae-oh Ryu's case.

I just met with that Tae-oh Ryu.

Gosh.

He drives me crazy.

What should I do?

He's convinced that he knows who the real Gab-dong is.

Should I believe him or not?

I also heard about this from his lawyers.

I need to rest and recover before we go hunting.

We're going against someone very scary.

Does he think he's Hannibal Lecter?

He spent too much time watching television.

Do you think he knows?

How should I know?

Just keep an eye on him. We have nothing to lose.

Let's see what he does next.

Would that be okay?

What if he's thinking of running away?

I don't think you need to worry about that.

He won't run away because if he tries,

he will be accused of attempting to escape from prison.

Tell me who Gab-dong is.

Is that good?

Gosh.

You're a fraud.

You don't know who he is, right?

You don't know who Gab-dong is.

Why are you pestering me. I just got home.

Let me take a nap first.

You jerk.

He really has no conscience.

Are you always going to let him fool you?

I feel like...

I feel like my blood is boiling.

There's no need to think it through.

Let's just go and kill him.

Hey.

Let's not get worked up.

You might really end up killing him.

How can a detective be like that?

-He's not a detective. -Then what is he?

He just used his position as a front to hide his true self.

He's different from us. We're men.

You know Sung-hoon, right? I got better grades than him.

Why are you looking at me like that?

Did you get the results of the DNA analysis?

Yes. We were able to separate it.

But the problem is,

we need to think of a plan if we're going to run additional analysis.

Otherwise, we need to give proof like Mr. Yang did with you.

But I can't just go up to him and ask him for his DNA

to compare with Gab-dong's.

Did you find out anything about his residency?

He applied for residency in Spain last January 8.

The day after the second case.

Is that even possible?

Spain is in recession so if you buy 800 million won's worth of real estate,

anyone can get a residence permit.

It's only 350 million won in Greece and only 150 million won in Malta.

Great. They are paradise for criminals.

We need to find evidences for the second and third condition

in the statute of limitations.

What do you mean by second and third?

In other words, the statute of limitations can be extended if we find evidences.

First, if the prosecutor demands a trial.

Second, when the accomplice is caught and then prosecuted.

Third, when the criminal leaves the country to avoid prosecution.

So it's the third.

It will be hard to find the accomplice, so let's go with the third.

Let's prove that he's trying to leave the country.

Was there a time he left the country?

Do-hyeok trained in the US.

If we add all the dates he was abroad...

You're a genius.

Hyung-nyeon, you'll be the death of me.

So we still have chances, then?

First, check all the records of him leaving the country.

Don't let anyone find out about this.

UNIVERSITY

DNA Genetic Analysis Report

Were you the one who analyzed the serial murder cases

that occurred in Iltan 20 years ago?

Yes he did.

I need to ask you something.

You didn't compare Ho-seok Park's DNA with Gab-dong's?

Why not?

Shouldn't you compare it when there's a suspect?

That's not my jurisdiction.

When is Moo-yeom going to stop being fooled by Tae-oh Ryu?

How would Tae-oh know who Gab-dong is?

Where is Detective Ha?

He's there.

Why don't we send him back to the rehabilitation center?

Tae-oh Ryu.

Maybe I should meet him.

DO-HYEOK

Yes, Do-hyeok.

Now?

Okay.

Hey.

He's coming.

You came all the way here. It's an honor.

Do you even know who Gab-dong is?

Of course.

Who is he?

Well...

I'm a bit afraid all of a sudden.

I might get stabbed in the back.

I don't fear death.

But if I do get killed, I want to know who's killing me.

I really don't want to be stabbed in the back.

Just tell me who he is.

Could you actually catch him if I told you?

Is there a way to prove that

the horrible person is Gab-dong?

-Of course there is. -There is?

You don't need to worry about proving it.

We have

Gab-dong's DNA.

So tell me. Who is it?

What? You don't believe him?

I don't think he's Gab-dong.

I worked so hard to let you meet him.

Did you really not recognize him?

Didn't you get anything from his tone or his clothes?

Like his preference for choosing his victims.

If he is Gab-dong,

is there no way to arrest him?

Is that why you asked for my help?

I didn't ask for anything.

I was giving you a chance to do something good for once.

He was so calm and relaxed.

I felt like I had the wrong guy all this time.

What did Tae-oh say?

He said he couldn't believe that Do-hyeok Cha is Gab-dong.

That's possible.

I was an eyewitness, but I didn't recognize him at all.

By the way, when are you going to talk to Professor Han?

I'll tell him.

They said Mr. Yang's coming today.

CHIEF CHEOL-GON YANG

She didn't even come to your daughter's funeral.

Did something happen?

I didn't go to Japan to see my ex-wife.

I went there to find the DNA.

Yes, Gab-dong's DNA.

I went there

to see if they have Gab-dong's undamaged DNA.

You are amazing.

Some states in the US

extend the statute of limitations if they find a DNA.

Who knows?

They might enact a special law after I die.

Just like what happened between Germany and the Nazis.

If the statute can be extended...

So you're saying that we should at least have the DNA?

Who knows how things will change?

Gab-dong's in his 40s.

He might live up to 80.

But it looks like you didn't find it.

They said all that the DNA sent from Korea were already damaged when it arrived.

The press said that

the suspect and Gab-dong's DNA weren't identical.

But the truth is, it was unidentifiable.

They weren't identical but rather unidentifiable?

I can't believe this.

Here.

What's this?

It's your father's DNA.

My prejudice was frozen in there too.

For 20 years.

Now,

I return him to you,

not as a suspect, but as your innocent father.

Don't say anything.

You're going to die.

They'll sentence you to death!

Dad.

Dad!

I think...

You sacrificed a finger

and I made it worthy of something.

What is it?

Did you fight with Moo-yeom or something?

It would've been nice if he proposed to you.

Professor Han.

-Thank you for everything. -What?

Why are you saying that all of a sudden?

My mom and I wouldn't have survived if it wasn't for your help.

Tell me about it.

Whenever someone followed me into an alley,

I would hear sounds.

Whistling sounds.

I even saw Gab-dong when there was nobody around.

Back then, it was...

Your mom used to panic

even if you're only gone for just ten minutes.

If we didn't go to Australia with you for the witness protection program,

who knows what would've happened to us.

But...

I'm extremely grateful to you, but mostly...

I feel really sorry.

I thought

that you were him.

Jae-hee.

What are you saying?

I was there at the ninth case.

I know.

I knew it wasn't you,

but I doubted your kindness.

I'm so sorry

and so thankful.

I'm sorry, Professor Han.

My goodness.

Things must have been hard for you.

I'm so sorry.

I had no idea.

Did you...

find out Gab-dong's identity?

Did you learn about Gab-dong from a book?

Don't think

that you're the only one who knows Gab-dong.

Chief Cha.

Have you seen a psychopath?

Yes.

My eyes...

I want to claw my eyes out.

Moo-yeom Ha.

Claw my eyes out for me.

Let's get him.

If you catch him,

I'll give up all of my fingers.

I had high hopes for nothing.

I thought you would have some special method.

That's why I looked forward for your return.

I won't just give up my fingers.

I'm willing to sacrifice all my limbs.

So please, tell me there's some way.

How can we catch him?

We'll catch him whatever it takes.

Even if we need to sell our souls.

The truth.

We need to reveal the truth.

Why is that truth so sad?

What kind of power does that truth have?

Let's not jump into a conclusion and think that it's Do-hyeok Cha.

We may have Maria's testimony,

but we still have to be careful dealing with our colleagues.

Of course.

Because of the jacket covered with blood, we thought Il-sik Ha was...

When I suspected Moo-yeom's father as Gab-dong,

there was his confession and the attempt to destroy evidence.

But this time, we have a weak circumstantial evidence.

We're trying to narrow down the evidences.

We found the man who lived with Jung-sook Lee.

They were supposed to move to Guro last June 7 but she didn't show up.

On the night of the Memorial Day,

it must've been right after the killing,

I met him in the mountain near Gwaneumsa Temple.

I got you, Gab-dong!

He just got promoted,

but he's applying for residence in Spain.

Most of all, he said to Dr. Oh...

Were you happy

that you won?

There's no doubt that he was mocking her when he asked that question.

I'll be taking my hands off this case.

You're always like this.

I won't forgive you if you turn down the case.

What are profilers?

They're people who investigate suspects.

If we think that someone is the criminal,

we tend to lean towards those specifications.

I'm dropping out of the case, but you should look into it.

I'm talking about the DNA.

We have the excrement and semen of Gab-dong.

What is it?

Are you worried about the statute of limitations?

At least we can let them know it's Gab-dong.

We can't.

Gab-dong's DNA...

has been damaged, it's useless now.

What?

Is that true?

I also thought that it would be game over

once we check Gab-dong's DNA with Moo-yeom's.

But the people above blocked it.

They said it was confidential.

If Gab-dong knows that DNA was damaged,

he could commit another crime without hesitating.

That's why they're in a dilemma.

They can't say that they have it or not.

Is Chief Cha

aware of this situation as well?

Don't worry about proving the evidence.

We have...

Gab-dong's DNA.

REFERENCE ROOM

The examination room? Just the two of them?

Goodness.

Gab-dong's DNA Incompatible with Suspect, Mr. Ha

Get away from her!

Don't worry, I don't bite.

Cut the nonsense.

Just tell me what you have in mind.

I looked all over the news.

There's nothing about Gab-dong's DNA being damaged.

It's very simple then.

Simple?

Self-duplication.

You mean manipulation?

The DNA?

First,

reveal who Gab-dong is.

Do-hyeok Cha,

you're under arrest for the serial murders of women in Iltan city.

All you have to do is turn a blind eye this once.

DO-HYEOK CHA

Do-hyeok Cha's DNA Gab-dong's DNA

Switch Do-hyeok Cha's DNA

with Gab-dong's.

It's better than getting blamed for the damage of the DNA.

It will match 99.9 percent.

Don't you think so?

The serial killer who killed nine women after raping them in Iltan city,

also known as Gab-dong, is already arrested.

See? No one gets in trouble.

It's a happy ending for everyone.

We cannot fail to look over the importance of this case.

The court have decided to give the maximum punishment allowed by law.

Do-hyeok Cha will receive a death sentence.

Isn't this how you wanted to catch Gab-dong?

Do-hyeok Cha also said that he has Gab-dong's DNA.

We should think about it.

You look so confused.

It's so simple and clear.

My job is done.

Is that all?

There's no such thing as complete justice. Okay?

You have to compromise to bring justice.

It's not that simple.

It looks like you two aren't confident enough.

You're not sure if Do-hyeok Cha is Gab-dong, right?

How was Gab-dong's DNA damaged?

Is it possible that Do-hyeok Cha intentionally...

I don't know.

But the Japanese researcher said that

it was already damaged when they received it.

Back then,

detectives wrapped excrement or semen right away in a newspaper.

Detective Ha, what do you think?

What do you think about what Tae-oh Ryu said?

Actually, I...

I liked it what he said.

You do?

I think it's a good idea.

It's two to one.

Maybe you should side with us.

Can you go with...

What do you mean by us?

This is why democracy is dangerous sometimes.

Don't you know?

There are many sociopaths among competent CEOs.

It's time to make a decision before it's too late.

You're calling deception a decision?

It's better than being indecisive and losing the opportunity.

Are you serious?

Yes.

Were you persuaded by Tae-oh Ryu?

Did you forget? I'm also one of the victims.

I want to catch him no matter what.

I want to him to be identified as Gab-dong as soon as possible.

If he gets away this time,

I don't want to live anymore.

CHIEF YANG

-The third statute of limitations? -Yes.

Moo-yeom Ha

is trying to make an appeal during the time he wasn't in the country.

But I don't know if the court will acknowledge that

he attended a training abroad so he could escape.

Why?

I was just reminded of something.

Yoon-ha.

Dong-sik.

Where did you go?

I went to the market with Mom.

He wanted to play with Yoon-ha.

I see.

-Hello? -It's me.

This is for me.

-Are you going to go? -No.

-And this crocodile... -Save the crocodile!

Would you like some coffee?

Yes.

I heard that they moved from the temple.

Yes, they just moved recently.

Chief?

You swim here?

Yes, I heard the pool was great.

Don't cry.

You're making this more fun because you're crying.

Why are you so sad?

Tell me.

How did you find out?

How did you know I was Gab-dong?

I didn't know.

Stop lying.

I heard you talking about me with another girl at the coffee shop.

You said, "It's him."

-Did you forget? -That's not what I meant.

I meant...

CRIME AND PUNISHMENT

You're...

You're making me lose my patience.

Sorry for making you wait.

No, it's okay.

I didn't know you come here.

How is Moo-yeom these days?

I heard he is showing signs of hallucinations.

Moo-yeom has a doctor by his side most of the time.

There's nothing to worry about.

The candy looks tasty.

Bedtime?

You must be tired. Why don't you get some rest?

I'm fine.

They say that children are the best medicine

when you feel stressed.

Yes, it seems that way.

-Read us a book. -Read us a book.

I'll read it in a little bit.

-Read us a book. -Read us a book.

-You're here. -Yes.

Hey guys, guess what I brought?

-Read us a book. -Read us a book.

-Please read us a book. -Please read us a book.

The children have grown up, Ji-wool.

Candies don't work anymore.

Gosh.

I should have just accepted the five million.

What?

Five million?

You're calling deception a decision?

I'm Jae-hee Kim, the victim.

I want to catch him no matter what it takes.

It's not like we're enemies.

Let's hold hands and fight together. From your roommate.

-I'm a flying Iron Man. -Me too, me too.

Okay.

-Okay, next. -My turn.

-Here we go. -Okay, fine.

-It's my turn now. -Hold on for a while.

Hold on, be quiet.

-Why are you riding so long? -You do too.

Let's hold hands and fight together. From your roommate.

The investigation is almost over.

Let's celebrate.

Do you think,

Gab-dong is enjoying this situation?

The fact that the copycat came out

and made the whole world gossip about him.

I guess so.

You're not...

still suspecting me, are you?

If you hadn't covered for me, then I would have...

also been Gab-dong.

Why are you bringing this up now?

I'm sorry I'm late.

I had to prepare for the trial tomorrow.

Have a seat.

This is Iltan's most influential person.

I wanted you both to meet each other.

Nice to meet you.

It's nice to meet you too.

Seeing you succeed like this

makes me very happy.

We didn't get along very well in the beginning,

but now we can help each other.

It's funny how life turns out.

PERSONAL INFORMATION DO-HYEOK CHA

Are you saying this is Gab-dong?

Yes.

How much of this should I reveal?

Where does Tae-oh Ryu receive his psychiatric analysis?

Irgachefe?

No, that's not it.

Is it Colombian?

You're a very unique psychopath.

Psychopaths have a dull sense of smell

because the ability to sympathize and the sense of smell go together.

That sounds promising.

Don't do this.

This is against human rights.

-Human rights? -Did you come to torture me?

I don't think that method will work.

Why not?

Is it because you're not certain that Do-hyeok is Gab-dong?

You're more ethical than you seem.

It's not about ethics.

It's calculations.

Do-hyeok Cha might expose everything later on.

We can't start over again because of it.

I'll expect something original from you.

I can't...

-I can't manipulate the DNA. -Just do it.

The important thing is to reveal who Gab-dong is.

Mr. Yang.

What if he dies before we even start something?

This case will forever remain unsolved.

Jack the Ripper appeared

when his body was found floating in the River Thames.

Moo-yeom Ha, this is not an immoral action.

It's inevitable.

We have to do it.

We can't.

Do you know when I admired you the most?

You said that

if the statute of limitations was applied to you,

you wouldn't be able to punish him.

Do you think catching Gab-dong that way is something we can be proud of?

I am the detective who caught Gab-dong.

But I cannot tell you how I caught him.

Is this what you want to say?

That feels good.

Did you eat?

Why are you cooking for me all of a sudden?

I thought you said I was indecisive.

Forget what I said back then.

I don't forget things easily.

I decided to put it aside

only because I thought it'd bother me all my life.

Please stop lecturing me.

I already told you that I regret it.

Dear righteous Detective Ha.

I told you not to say that.

That's not pretty at all.

It does sound pretty.

Really.

Aren't you going to read us a book tonight?

Kids, you need to go to bed early.

Okay, let's go to bed.

Who's that?

The victim of the first case, Mi-ja Choi.

This must be why you're hallucinating.

You always look at these women who begged you to save them.

Do-hyeok Cha knew this person

since she was a child.

Then the first murder wasn't a random target.

You're right. So I think I can tell

how the Do-hyeok I know and Gab-dong

can be the same person.

Someone's searching for your travel records. You okay?

You seem less busy these days.

May I interview you?

I'm sorry, but I'm a little busy today.

Oh, are you?

I'm sorry.

Do you even know who Gab-dong is?

So tell me. Who is it?

Your collar is folded.

Hey.

You don't know, do you?

How did you know?

What brings you here this late, Chief Cha?

Tae-oh Ryu has been quiet today.

I have an urgent question to ask.

Can you turn off all the recording devices and wait outside?

Okay.

Shouldn't we...

try asking him once?

Ask what?

We should ask him in person.

If we ask him,

will he answer?

I still have to ask him for the last time.

Not as Gab-dong,

but as Do-hyeok Cha.

KI-RI NAM

We're in trouble.

Someone told Do-hyeok Cha that we're looking up his travel records.

So,

you say you've become a hound.

I haven't decided which side to join yet.

You need to hurry.

I think Moo-yeom Ha is right on track.

Make your decision.

Is it death

or freedom?

Freedom?

What kind of freedom?

Well,

the freedom...

to stop.

I still have to ask him for the last time.

Not as Gab-dong,

but as Do-hyeok Cha.

What are you doing here this late?

What about you? Why did you meet Tae-oh Ryu?

Just for a minor evidence.

What did you want to say?

I know...

who Gab-dong is.

Who is it?

Why aren't you answering?

There's something

more important than who he is.

I wanted to know the real truth behind the Gab-dong case.

That's why I asked to see you.

I don't know what you're talking about...

I'm thinking about manipulating the evidence.

Manipulating?

I can manipulate the evidence so Gab-dong and his DNA would match.

We can start an investigation.

You have the DNA?

It's at the National Forensic Service.

That...

That won't be there.

It wouldn't?

Wasn't it damaged to begin with?

You knew about this?

Of course.

Back then...

And...

how can you guarantee that it's Gab-dong's DNA?

What do you mean?

It could be someone else's.

Forget about manipulating the evidence.

If you do that, Gab-dong will reveal that it's manipulated.

Gab-dong's DNA was damaged from the beginning.

Don't you think he damaged it himself so he can prove that he's innocent?

How will you deal with all this?

And

someone

needs to apologize for that.

But do you think

someone will apologize?

Here.

It's yours.

Why are you giving this to me?

I don't need it.

Wasn't it...

heavy?

We have 48 hours left.

I endured it for 15 years.

Forty-eight hours will be a piece of cake.

I can turn the suspicion away from me.

You'll once again be the crazy one if you can't prove it.

What? Normal?

Who is normal?

What is this? How do you define normal?

Maria Oh. Do you want to put me to death?

Do you want me to tell you

how to prevent the death penalty?

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Subtitle translation by Erol Nathen