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THE PERFECT LIE

THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION

SCENES INVOLVING CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS WERE FILMED SAFELY

HOUSE OF GRACE

The house where my wife was born and raised.

POSTS dr.min.jh

My mother-in-law always welcomes me with open arms.

Have some. You've come such a long way.

- Thank you. - No problem.

So...

how did you say you knew Eunhye?

Oh, I've never actually met Ms. Joo Eunhye.

I...

know Mr. Min Junho and Hyunsoo.

I see.

Please, have a seat.

Your daughter was very beautiful.

Yes, she was.

She had such a gentle heart too.

Looks like your daughter liked to cook too.

The friend next to her is a chef.

They grew up in the same neighborhood and were inseparable even into adulthood.

They even opened a restaurant together,

but Eunhye left when she got married.

Why?

Running a business just wasn't for her.

Her dream was to be a traditional wife and mother.

I see.

Well, anyway, what brings you here?

Oh, well...

I'm not sure how to say this...

It's okay. Just tell me.

You can be honest with me.

Not long ago, Mr. Min Junho and I...

went on a date.

That's good to hear.

That night...

it was raining really hard.

So because of the rain that night,

he came into my place while he was waiting for his taxi.

Hold on.

I'd rather not hear about the two of you.

When the time is right...

I'm sure he'll tell me himself.

Actually...

Never mind.

I just want to know what Mr. Min was like back then.

Junho was absolutely devoted to Eunhye.

He couldn't have treated her any better.

He was the best father to Hyunsoo,

and he was a wonderful son-in-law to us too.

Were he and Eunhye happy together throughout their marriage?

He was always a family man,

the kind of person who only had eyes for his wife.

Even when Eunhye was sick...

I heard your daughter had some unfortunate health issues.

Could I ask if it got worse

after she got married?

I'd rather not talk about that anymore.

But didn't you find it a little strange?

I mean, her husband was a doctor,

so for her to end up like that from an overdose...

Are you implying my son-in-law did something to my daughter?

No, that's not what I...

I'd like you to leave now.

I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable.

EPISODE 5 M

Jeongmi runs a café in the theme park across the main road.

I guess it must be doing pretty well

if she's still in business after all these years.

What's the place called?

Dear My Friend, I think.

- Welcome. - Hello.

Can I take your order?

Could I ask if the owner here...

Jeongmi?

You can't believe Min Junho would do something like that, can you?

But...

I don't think you would've come all this way just to lie about it.

But why did you come to see me?

I came because I wanted to know more about Min Junho.

And about Ms. Joo Eunhye too.

Eunhye?

I heard she died from an overdose.

Eunhye suffered from depression.

What was their marriage like?

They were much happier than most couples.

He was always so loving and devoted to her.

It was almost touching.

But Ms. Joo Eunhye wasn't happy, was she?

Maybe there was a problem in their marriage

that she couldn't talk about?

- I don't think so-- - Was there ever anything

that seemed strange or bothered you?

No.

You've known Eunhye since you were very young.

Is there really nothing you can tell me?

Oh, gosh.

I'm sorry.

If you think of anything at all, please call me anytime.

Before Eunhye died...

Min Junho and I...

slept together.

I'm not that kind of person.

You have no idea how much the guilt has been eating me alive.

All this time, I thought it was all my fault.

You were drugged with GHB too, weren't you?

I think so.

I felt sick all day the next day,

and I couldn't remember anything.

It was the biggest mistake of my life.

After all this time...

It's pathetic, isn't it?

It's the murder of the soul.

You've been the victim

of one of the most heinous and despicable crimes.

Yet most victims believe that they are the ones at fault.

They endlessly torture themselves with regret and blame.

Even after they realize what happened, very few ever report it.

I was the same way.

I don't know how, but...

Eunhye...

found out about what happened between Min Junho and me.

And after that...

Not long after...

Eunhye...

It wasn't your fault, Jeongmi.

Eunhye must have also known the truth

about what kind of person Min Junho really was.

Come to Sangcheon with me.

I hope you can go to the police and tell them the truth,

and let people know what kind of person Min Junho really is.

Okay.

- Really? - Yes.

I feel like it has to be done.

ALL RECORDINGS

KIM JEONGMI STATEMENT

DETECTIVE LEE HWAYOUNG KIM JEONGMI STATEMENT.m4a

CALLING KIM JEONGMI

The call cannot be connected.

Please leave a message after the...

The call cannot be connected.

Please leave a message after the beep.

A good scalpel cuts so cleanly that it doesn't even leave a trace.

Then, a moment later,

a gasp of admiration bursts out at just how perfect the cut was.

And that gasp comes in the form of blood.

- Hello? - Sorry to call so early.

Did you listen to the recording?

What recording?

I sent it last night.

Min Junho used GHB to assault his late wife's friend too.

The same method he used on me.

Wait. You were supposed to keep your distance from Min Junho.

We agreed to go to the police together, but now I can't get a hold of her.

Let me listen to the recording first. I'll call you back.

I felt sick all day the next day,

and I couldn't remember anything.

I thought it was just a hangover, but...

It was the biggest mistake of my life.

Saw.

We have new evidence, so you can reinvestigate, right?

This would open a new case.

She can report it herself, but it isn't evidence that would justify

reopening a previous investigation.

That makes no sense.

I wasn't Min Junho's first victim!

A recording of her statement isn't enough

if she doesn't come forward herself. Besides...

She doesn't have any evidence either, does she?

Heart, please.

You said you had some bleeding?

Yes.

I was fine until yesterday.

You're ten weeks pregnant.

Don't worry.

Some light bleeding is common at this stage of pregnancy.

But I'm sure you're still worried, so let's take a look at the baby.

Yes, and for some reason...

...I'm experiencing acute pain down there.

See the heartbeat here?

The baby's healthy and growing well.

I'll print out a copy for you.

Thank you.

Oh, and I noticed some abrasions inside.

There are a few of them.

They seem to be what's causing the bleeding and pain.

That can't be...

Abrasions like that can sometimes happen during sex.

They'll probably heal over time,

but you might want to talk to your husband about it.

No, I...

I...

I'd like to have some blood drawn, please.

SUNDAY

THURSDAY

Hey, it's me.

Did you find out who the car is registered to?

Oh. I called several times yesterday, but you--

So who's the car owner?

Min Junho.

The doctor.

I feel like it has to be done.

I have to do it for my friend Eunhye.

It's the anniversary of her death in two days.

I'll take that.

Oh.

Sir, wait!

We agreed we'd go to Sangcheon together.

I think I rushed you into making that decision.

I don't have any reason to go there.

It's okay. Take your time to think about it.

You can just talk to the police over the phone too.

I do feel terrible about what you say happened to you,

whether it's true or not.

But what happened to you and what happened to me aren't the same.

Did something happen?

Everything I told you the other day...

was a lie.

I'm sorry.

I hated myself for getting drunk

and making that mistake with my friend's husband,

then losing my friend.

I wanted to ease some of the guilt--

This isn't how you were the other day.

You knew exactly how dangerous and evil Min Junho was.

So why are you suddenly...

Oh, gosh.

Oh, yes, Junho.

Sorry to keep you waiting.

Could you and Eunhye's mother wait in the car?

Okay. I'll be right out.

I have to go.

You're afraid of Min Junho, aren't you?

What are you talking about?

Junho is a good person.

I was the one who developed feelings for him.

I kept pursuing him.

I'm the one who caused him to make that mistake.

Can you swear to that in front of Ms. Joo Eunhye?

You're incredibly rude and invasive.

Stop harassing people who just want to be left alone.

Before I call the police.

Jeongmi.

It wasn't your fault.

Attention, please.

Flight 7C55 to Sangcheon has been canceled due to weather conditions.

Once again,

flight 7C55 to Sangcheon has been canceled due to weather conditions.

We apologize for the inconvenience.

Thank you.

Attention, please...

WHITE PSYCHIATRIC CLINIC

It's been three years already.

And yet here I am, still a mess.

What's wrong with me?

Even when I try to make a fresh start, I end up with some attention seeker.

I keep telling you, it's not your fault.

Sometimes... [exhales] I think...

"I don't want to live anymore."

"I miss Eunhye."

Will a two-week prescription be enough?

I'll need a medical certificate too.

HOTEL PARKING ENTRANCE KEEP ENTRANCE AND EXIT CLEAR

You're going to sue that woman?

Yeah.

Make sure you're legally covered to avoid problems down the road.

Welcome.

Are you with a party?

No, it's just me.

In that case, would you mind sitting at the bar?

Not at all.

Great. Right this way.

What can I get you?

A dark beer, please.

Sure.

Oh.

I'll just have one of these.

Sure, okay.

Here you go.

I guess we can just switch ourselves.

Okay.

I've been coming here for over three years,

and they still don't know what I drink.

Excuse...

Excuse me...

- We'd like to order, please! - Oh, yes.

What can I get you?

I'll have another one of these, please.

Sure.

- Here you go. - Thank you.

If it's okay with you,

would you like me to recommend a good hangover soup place nearby?

Want another drink?

This one's on me.

No, actually...

How about we share a bottle of wine?

I should get going.

What?

- Wait, how about a glass of-- - I said no.

Hey.

Hey.

Hey, wait.

Wait! Hey.

- Wait-- - Don't touch me!

You left your phone.

Hello?

This is the Forensic Science Department at the NFS.

The GHB test you requested...

We have the results, and...

4. RESULTS OF ANALYSIS GAMMA-HYDROXYBUTYRIC ACID, GHB

POSITIVE

It came back positive.

Hello, ladies and gentlemen.

This is your captain, Kang Ilcheon.

Thank you for flying with us on Air Donghae Flight 701

to Sangcheon Airport.

The weather in Sangcheon is currently clear,

with a temperature of 25 degrees Celsius.

The weather in Sangcheon is expected to remain mild today,

but unexpected changes in air currents

may cause severe turbulence.

What a coincidence.

Well, I guess not.

We did both say we were going to Sangcheon.

If you're uncomfortable,

should I ask to switch seats?

No, it's fine. You can stay.

It was good, right?

Sorry?

The hangover soup place.

- I didn't have time to go. - Ah.

Well, next time you're there, you should definitely try it.

You won't regret it.

Okay.

You know,

I'm not usually like that.

Sorry?

I just...

don't want you to think I'm some kind of creep.

I don't normally

ask women I just met at a bar to have a drink with me.

That's really not who I am.

Ah. Okay.

I don't know if I should ask you this, but...

was it because you have a boyfriend?

No, but...

Ah.

It's okay. Really.

Could you, then...

give me some advice?

What did I do to put you off?

You didn't do anything wrong.

It's just...

I'm just not in a position to date anyone right now.

I don't know what you're going through...

but I hope everything works out for you.

Thank you.

Have you ever been through something like this?

Something happens,

and overnight,

it's like your whole world has changed.

You didn't do anything wrong,

but somehow you're the one everyone shuts out.

You don't know what to do...

and you have no idea how to get back to the way things were before.

It might be better to accept your new reality sooner rather than later...

- and learn to adjust to it. - You're telling me to just accept it?

I found that the more I tried to go back to the way things were...

the more it hurt.

It's better to make your new reality...

feel as familiar as you can.

Because familiarity gives you a sense of security.

It's the least painful way

to recover as quickly as possible.

Well, then, take care.

Wait.

Do you want to grab a bite?

Let me treat you to dinner.

When are you free?

Why me?

I just thought it'd be nice to have a meal together.

And after that?

If you're not interested, you can just say no.

Well, then...

Take care.

So I told her to invite her friends,

and she asked if they couldn't just hang out by themselves.

Basically, she just wanted my credit card.

So you know what I told her?

"Sweetheart, family dinner comes first."

Inspector Lee.

Yes, sir.

You okay?

Yes.

Why are you looking at that?

I have to testify in court.

Oh, that's right.

Kids these days are scarier than adults, huh?

So, you're telling me it's just because of the case?

You seem like your mind's somewhere else today.

If GHB was detected,

we have to find out who did it.

Even if the circumstances point to someone,

we still need proof that it was that person.

Never mind.

Inspector Lee.

You know you can talk to me about anything, right?

What's gotten into you all of a sudden? You're making me uncomfortable.

Huh?

This is Sangcheon Police.

A complaint has been filed against you for false accusation and defamation.

How dare you file a complaint against me?

You're only making things worse for yourself by doing this here.

If you need a lawyer, I can recommend one.

Defamation?

False accusation?

You have the nerve to do this after what you did?

I've been falsely accused.

I can't just let that go.

"Falsely accused"?

Have you ever been honest with anyone in your life?

I understand how you feel.

And I know what you think of me.

So?

What are you going to do?

Honestly, don't you just want to put an end to all this...

and go back to living a quiet, normal life like before?

Hmm?

You should go back.

To the way things were.

Hmm?

I'll give you a chance to start over.

It's easier than you think.

All you have to do

is post that you made the whole thing up to frame me.

With sincere remorse and an apology.

You want me to lie for you?

Is this how you threatened and manipulated Kim Jeongmi too?

I'm never going to give in.

You...

disrespected me and tarnished my reputation.

So that's what this is about.

You rapist!

Min Junho is a rapist!

Why don't we go inside instead of doing this out here?

Keep quiet,

or you'll disappear right here.

DNA ANALYSIS RESULTS NOTICE

THE DNA PROFILE OF THE VICTIM, LEE HWAYOUNG, WAS DETECTED,

AND NO OTHER DNA PROFILES WERE DETECTED

SANGCHEON POLICE STATION

Ma'am.

Detective.

Can't you testify without my son?

What do you mean?

My son...

I think he's scared.

We don't know when those guys might come after him again.

Let me talk to him.

Hi, Chowon.

Are you upset?

You don't think you can testify?

No.

Remember what you told me before?

You asked me to make sure those guys were caught.

So they could never do something like that again.

Do you remember what I told you then?

I told you...

that you had to be brave...

if you wanted them to be punished.

If you don't say anything...

and keep what happened to yourself...

you might regret it someday.

Are you okay?

dr.min.jh MIN JUNHO

CAPTAIN

CALLING KANG JISUN

The call cannot be connected.

Please leave a message after the beep.

Hey, Inspector Lee. What's up?

Sir.

There's something important I need to tell you.

Let's arrest him today. Let's throw that bastard in jail.

We need to be extremely thorough first.

If we fail to get him again...

A positive GHB test alone doesn't prove that bastard gave it to you.

We need to dig up circumstantial evidence.

We need his call records and the location data from his car too.

I'll put in the requests.

I'll give them hell until they take care of it.

- Thank you for meeting me today. - And this case...

I'll take the lead on the investigation.

I knew something felt off about that bastard

from the moment I saw his face.

As for my husband...

Please don't tell him.

I guess Seokgu doesn't know.

Just until we solve the case.

Okay.

We're going to get that bastard.

- What the... - Oh, my gosh.

Oh, no. Is she hurt?

She's had way too much to drink.

Excuse me.

I'm sorry.

You said you wanted to start over.

Have you given up on everything?

Where are you going? We need to talk.

You're drunk.

Min Junho!

Min Junho!

Make your choice.

Either keep quiet or end it here.

I won't need a lawyer.

You win.

I give up.

I'll do whatever you want, whatever you tell me to.

So please, just let me live.

You'd better keep your word.

Sure thing.

Damn it...

Damn it, where are my keys?

You're going to drive?

Not your business.

I can't, but you can, right?

- What? - Give me a ride.

Don't you know what kind of person I am?

You're the one who called me a criminal.

Yeah, but you know what?

I'm not scared of you at all.

What about you?

You're scared of women.

What the heck made you this way?

Were you starved for affection as a kid?

Were you abused?

Just go home quietly.

And what if I don't?

I told you to just go!

What the...

What's wrong?

Are you okay?

You...

THE PERFECT LIE

I'm not going to make the same mistake this time.

So this time, I'm going to be the one lying.

What if I tell them I was with you that day, Dad?

How do you know your dad didn't go out?

I can't make you lie too.

I guess the investigation isn't going so well again.

You don't need to know everything about my work.

Min Junho isn't going to just let this go.

He'll find some way to get back at me.

THE PERFECT LIE

Translated by Liya Hyunjoo Choi