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I always dread returning to the studio every night to monitor the news,

but I can't wait tonight.

Why? Because our story is being aired?

Obviously.

We're the first among the trainee reporters.

And we're the only one with the security footage.

And it's the first day we go up against MSC.

What a great start. Right?

Yes.

I feel bad for her.

She'll get yelled at when they see that we got the security footage.

In-ha!

-What? -We got the security footage from the gym.

Just so you know, it will be on air.

Are you crazy? Why did you tell her?

You said you felt bad.

Darn it.

Exclusive? Whatever.

You made a huge mistake--

That jerk.

What was that? What mistake?

We're the only ones with the video, right?

I don't know!

-Did the city desk check this? -I'll record first.

-Do you have the synchronization? -Yes. Hurry.

-Come with me. -Report to Mr. Lee.

Are you sure we're the only one with the security footage?

Yes. I talked to the gym owner again. They didn't give it to anyone.

Where is this on the list of news?

This was a case that just happened, so before we had the footage,

it was a three-liner.

How long can you make it if we make it a feature story?

The subject will be life-threatening diets.

With a segment on the teen who died last week on a bike

and an interview with an expert, we can fill two minutes.

Okay, then we can move it up on the list of news.

Let's move number 13, ice fishing, to the weekend news.

We don't need to show them a peaceful fishing scene today.

Let's move the gym lady story to the front and beat YGN.

Sure.

Once they see ours, they will realize they got it wrong.

They're going to panic.

They will go crazy, trying to fill the void after killing it.

Let's let them air it. We should go after them.

What?

I mean, we should...

stab them in the back.

Why are we pushing back our exclusive, the gym lady story?

We can beat YGN.

They don't want to beat YGN.

-They want to humiliate them. -What?

It means we'll let them fall into a hole of their own making.

It's a great way to damage their credibility.

Ms. Song wouldn't pass up this chance.

She knows how to win.

They finally landed a big one.

I was worried since they got hired by connections.

Well, I think it's a bit soon to say they landed a big one.

UNCLE DAL-PO

Hey. you can't take that. That's Dal-po.

Give it to me. You saw him brag about his exclusive.

-I want to as well. -Hey.

Stop being an amateur.

If you tell him now, they'll correct their story.

If this goes wrong, we'll get in trouble.

Really?

Yes, right.

Are they the ones who uncovered

-the gym lady story? -Yes.

We would've been in trouble if not for them.

They landed a big one!

-That's an exaggeration. -I disagree.

-It's true. -Hey.

I'm sorry, but I'm a Pinocchio, so I don't know how to be modest.

I like your honesty. Keep it up.

Be conceited. Just make good results.

Good job.

Good work.

Your call has been forwarded...

Don't worry. She was just bluffing.

You know she has the Pinocchio syndrome so she can't bluff.

I'm sure it's nothing. I called the gym.

No reporter came after us.

Wow.

Hey, Dal-po and Yu-rae.

-You landed a big one, right? -Yes.

-It's not that big. -How did you do it?

It was around noon today.

I passed by the violent crimes department and had a feeling.

So, I whipped out my stethoscope and listened in.

-Awesome. -Great job with the stethoscope.

How did you get the gym's security footage?

The owner absolutely refused.

So, I begged with my charm

and got him to show it to us.

And Dal-po recorded it using his phone.

-Awesome. -Great job with the phone.

Hey, with broadcasting news, having a video makes a huge difference.

The others don't have a video, so it will be a blurb at best.

Exclusive? Whatever.

You made a huge mistake--

Why would a lady who's a day laborer want to lose 20kg in two months?

That again?

Her ex-husband married a Miss Chunhyang from the 90s.

So she probably wanted to become pretty quickly.

But she worked out in sweat suits and didn't do her hair.

-Isn't that weird? -Not really.

You can just pass on that.

Did you see her family?

No.

No one came to the hospital,

and her ex-husband didn't answer his phone.

I'm going to the hospital again.

What are you going? The news is about to start. You need to monitor it.

Hey!

Hey!

That jerk.

YGN

In a gym in Hangang this morning,

an overweight woman in her 50s was running on a treadmill.

HANGANG FUNERAL HALL

IM YANG-SOON

Excuse me, is Im Yang-soon's mortuary arranged?

Did her family come?

Yes, her daughter arrived from Busan this afternoon.

There she is.

-Thank you. -Sure.

Excuse me, are you Im Yang-soon's daughter?

Yes.

May I help you?

YGN CITY DESK REPORTER CHOI DAL-PO

I'm Choi Dal-po, a reporter with YGN.

I would like to talk to you about your mother.

Earlier,

I did an interview

with an MSC reporter.

THIS IS MSC NEWS

Hello.

Today is December second. This is YGN News.

Good evening.

MSC News will be on at 10:00 p.m. from now on.

Hello.

A liver transplant?

I have stage four liver cirrhosis,

so I need a liver transplant to live.

Mom had my blood type

and offered to be my donor.

But the doctors said...

she had a fatty liver,

so she needed to lose 30kg to do the transplant.

So, I had given up on the transplant.

I thought it would be impossible to lose so much weight so quickly.

I thought Mom had given up as well.

But...

That's why...

That's why she pushed herself.

Mom passed away because of me.

She wanted to save me.

She wanted to give me her liver so she pushed herself too hard,

and she passed away.

On to our next story.

The difficult battle with diets.

Last week, a teenager died due to dieting. Today, another person lost her life

because of her determination to win that battle.

-Jang Hyeon-gyu reports the case. -No. Stop.

Turn that off.

In a gym in Hangang this morning,

an overweight woman in her 50s was running on a treadmill.

-Turn that off! Please! -Where is the remote control?

-She ran for hours and then collapsed. -Mom?

-People rushed over... -Is that my mom?

This woman...

-Turn that off, please! -Where is the remote control?

She pushed her body too hard and suffered a heart attack.

Mom!

Dieting to a sensible extent is good for the body,

but if you overdo it, it can cause many problems.

In extreme situations, it may lead to

a heart attack and even death.

So you must be careful.

That isn't true!

Mom wasn't dieting to make herself pretty!

It was for me.

It was to save my life.

That's why.

Mom!

Diets are good for enhancing your beauty,

but overdone,

it can cause harm and even lead to death.

For YGN News, this is Jang Hyeon-gyu reporting.

I'm sorry.

I'm very sorry.

Experts advice that other than

exercising and having a healthy diet,

there is no easy way to lose weight.

What could be greater

than a mother's love for her child?

A woman in her 50s

wanted to donate her liver to her daughter.

Sadly, after extreme weight loss in order to do so,

she lost her life.

A liver transplant? What is she talking about?

Lee Il-ju reports exclusively.

Wheelchair-bound Song Hyeon-ju

sits alone at her mother's wake.

Her mother, Im Yang-soon,

dropped from 90kg to 70kg in just two months...

-She lost 20kg... -Dal-po! Yu-rae! What is that about?

What do they mean a liver transplant?

Well, I...

Jang Hyeon-gyu!

What is this about?

A liver transplant? How did you not know?

I just...

I'm sorry, Mr. Hwang!

Hwang Gyo-dong!

What is this?

A liver transplant? That changes everything!

I'm sorry, Mr. Cho. We didn't investigate thoroughly.

She wanted to give her daughter a liver transplant.

Without which, her daughter would soon die.

-Which is why she went on an extreme diet. -Where is Dal-po?

Mom said she had no money

and that all she could do was giving me a part of her liver.

She said she would lose weight

and save me even if it killed her.

-This is YGN. -I am a reporter at YGN.

-Yes? -I'm so sorry.

-This is YGN. -Our intention was...

People say news is like an onion.

If you peel away at the story,

more stories are unveiled.

The diet that took a mother's life which we just reported

had originally appeared to be an accident from extreme dieting.

But...

after investigating thoroughly,

as if peeling away the layers of an onion,

we were able to discover the truth.

We, at MSC News, will continue to try to get closer to the truth.

We will not settle for anything less.

That anchor is good.

MSC is good.

-Now that's news. -Yes.

Thank you for watching MSC News.

Thank you.

People believe Pinocchios speak only the truth.

And people believe reporters relay only the truth.

The Pinocchio and reporters should have known...

that people believe everything they say!

And that their words are scarier than other people's.

I know.

I knew, but...

They should have been careful enough.

It was their fault for not knowing that!

I was careful.

I called dozens of times.

I checked the gym, the hospital, her workplace, everywhere!

What more could I have done?

Number 444, seeing you right now,

I understand why a person with Pinocchio syndrome should not...

be a reporter.

I realize how dangerous it is if someone who ignores the fact...

that they could be wrong

and still speak while ignorant of the weight their words carry...

becomes a reporter.

Are you...

directing that at me?

Yes.

You've changed...

Choi Dal-po.

HANGANG POLICE STATION

Hey, where's Dal-po?

Why? So you can gloat?

Of course.

He's been so condescending toward me.

-Where is he? -I don't know.

I can't reach him since last night.

I think he disappeared so let me know if you find him.

He disappeared? That's not good.

I have a lot to say.

Oh, my back.

Did I sleep in a wrong position?

Your call has been forwarded to

-automatic voice message system. -What? Are you screening my calls?

That's 14 percent versus 12 percent.

We won, but we can't really call it a win.

We dropped from 20 percent to 14 percent. This is a loss.

And considering the complaints we've been getting,

it's an absolute nightmare.

Let's put the rating charts down.

Let's not look at the rating for a while.

Mr. Lee, we'll keep facing off against MSC.

How can we not look at the rating charts?

It's a close race too.

We can't fight blindfolded.

You're right.

Then, I'll put them back up.

No.

Mr. Lee!

Okay, let's not fight and mind our own business.

We were obsessed with battling MSC,

and we were careless which is unlike us.

We may repeat this mistake if we are blinded by that battle.

So, let's ignore all the comparison charts for now.

Let's focus on verifying the facts.

Do you understand?

-Yes. -Yes.

Then, let's begin.

What's the biggest issue today?

It was so close.

Mr. Hwang!

Congratulations on your ratings!

You have to hand it to the traditional station.

I don't think it deserves congratulating.

Of course, it does. Not anyone can come in first.

I shouldn't have changed my bet.

I lost my money.

But everyone thought they would be double your rating.

Realistically, 12 percent to their 14 percent is MSC's win.

Then, can we say I won?

That's not right. That wasn't the deal.

Yesterday, your metaphorical onion closing was awesome.

Your credibility shot up.

It didn't shoot up.

It went up just a little bit.

Then, what about this bet?

MSC will take first place in ratings within two weeks.

That's a tough one.

Sure, I'll bet on that.

Me too.

I agree.

-Me too. -I'll bet on that too.

-I'll change it. -Here.

I have to bet on my station,

so of course, I'll stick with it.

Mr. Hwang. You won't bet again, right?

YGN'S VICTORY OR MSC'S VICTORY

-Yes? -This is Hyeon-gyu.

Dal-po still hasn't checked in at the district.

MR. HWANG

54 MISSED CALL

Scrub harder.

Okay.

What? Oh, my.

Oh, my.

Who dirtied the water like this?

Is it you or me?

-It's me, Dad. -What?

The reporters' room is a pigsty.

You have no time to shower. You barely brush your teeth.

Wearing your underwear and socks for a week is normal.

It's unthinkable.

Oh, my.

It really is unthinkable. Right?

Someone had a cockroach lay eggs in his hair.

Everyone has athlete's foot.

And...

-Hey, Dal-po. -Yes?

Should we take baths separately?

No, I'm fine.

I'm sure you're fine.

Isn't Dal-po coming?

Did he quit or something?

I don't know. He won't pick up his phone.

Whatever, I don't care.

The gym lady story must have really shaken him up.

Who could have known that there was such a sad story behind it?

I know.

Did Mr. Jang chew you out?

No, he's been quiet.

I expected a total beating.

It's even scarier.

What's that?

Is it a silky fowl?

Oh, it's Park Ro-sa, the chairwoman of Beomjo Department Store.

Really?

That silky fowl?

Yes, my brother is their model so I know her well.

You said you were an only child. Did you have a brother who's a model?

Excuse me, aren't you Chairwoman Park Ro-sa?

What brings you here?

I'm here to see my son.

Where is the reporters' room?

The reporters' room?

-Your son is... -Beom-jo.

-Seo Beom-jo. -What?

He really was a corporate heir?

-Mother. -Beom-jo!

Beom-jo.

Hello, Mother.

Beom-jo!

Beom-jo...

HANGANG POLICE STATION

Mother, please throw that out.

It's stylish but not functional all. It doesn't keep out the cold at all.

You should've told me.

How could you not tell me until it got this bad?

This is so warm.

Mother, did you watch the news last night?

Of course, I did.

I heard you investigated that gym lady story.

I did it with In-ha.

But do you know what shocked me?

The daughter.

She had no money for surgery and no donor since her mom died.

But after the news aired,

someone volunteered to be a donor!

-Really? -On top of that,

donations are pouring in so she can pay for the transplant.

And that excites you?

Of course, it does.

Words saved a life.

Isn't that incredible?

Right. It is incredible.

But I thought you would never use your lifeline.

What got into you?

-Because of In-ha. -In-ha?

-The Pinocchio? -Yes.

She's a little sick.

Did you bring everything I asked for?

Here.

If you catch a cold here, it won't end with just you.

Everyone will get sick.

I know.

Give me a story, not this.

Then I'll get better in no time.

Have you heard from Dal-po?

No, I was about to ask you.

I haven't seen him in days. Is something wrong?

No, it's nothing.

Who are you?

What are you doing?

Cleaning.

This room is just cruel.

Put the electric mat where she's sitting.

Hello, Choi In-ha. I've heard a lot about you.

I'm Beom-jo's mom.

Hello.

-Nice to meet you. -Please, sit.

Beom-jo told me you hate people spending a lot of money.

But since you're sick, please understand...

The smell of a new blanket. It's so nice.

It's so warm.

Oh, my gosh! It's a heater!

Popcorn. Chocolate bar.

Ms. Park, how do you know exactly what I like?

Are you sure she doesn't like things like this?

She must be very sick.

I don't think being a reporter is right for me.

Eat.

You have to use taxis when you are doing mawari.

It costs almost two million won a month in taxi fare and mobile phone bills.

But we have to pay for that on our own.

Isn't this crazy?

Of course it's crazy.

Dad, I can't do such crazy things anymore.

You avoid poop because it's dirty, not scary.

Yes, just quit.

Why would you want to do something that's crazy?

But you know,

you got the saying wrong.

You avoid poop because it's scary, not because it's dirty.

No, you're wrong.

You avoid poop because it's dirty.

No. You're wrong.

Think about it.

If poop was dirty,

I know you would clean it up, not avoid it.

Right?

I'm sure you were scared.

I'm sure you avoided it because you were afraid of it.

Mom wasn't dieting to make herself pretty!

Mom!

I'm sorry.

I'm very sorry.

Dad, you're right.

I ran away because I was scared.

Right?

You got it wrong. I got it right, right?

You avoid poop because it is scary.

I thought I could just clean up the poop,

but I was wrong.

Being a reporter was scary.

Much scarier...

than I thought.

Really?

You're ready then.

What?

It's because you didn't know you should be scared.

If you fight it knowing that, you'll be fine.

You won't get hurt anymore.

Eat this tail and cheer up.

-Yes, Dad. -Good.

You're so mean, Dad.

Is your eldest son your only son?

Come and join us.

Come and have a seat.

Come.

We have a lot of eels.

The tail is gone.

RECENT CALLS

NIECE IN-HA YOON YU-RAE

In-ha, let's become reporters together.

What?

This is Hangang District's trainee reporter Choi Dal-po.

I'll return right now.

What are you doing here?

Well, Dal-po is coming. The one who disappeared.

That's good. What's wrong?

Well, most reporters who disappear during probation,

return to cause a scene or quit.

No way.

He doesn't look like the type.

You never know.

Right.

Mr. Cho looks like a calm guy,

but I heard he threatened to jump off the roof during probation.

I...

-want to die! -Calm down.

-Hey! -Won-gu!

When it comes to creating a scene, no one compares to you.

Dad, it's him!

Who picks on my son?

Your father came to the station and threw snakes at Gyo-dong

for picking on you.

That's because he was so mean.

Is that so?

I guess you were mean to Dal-po too?

Enough for him to cause a scene soon. Right?

I was just being...

Hey.

You're here.

I'm sorry for causing concern.

Go in. Gyo-dong is waiting for you.

Yes.

Good.

Don't fight back or cry just because you get yelled at.

What? Just worry about yourself.

Well, I...

You're back.

I'm sorry. I have no excuse.

I'm sorry.

As long as you know that. Get back to your district.

Sorry?

Yes.

Is that all?

I came prepared for a punishment.

True, it was too big a mistake to let you off easy.

Then why are you letting me off easy?

I'll let it go this once

since I've been through something similar.

Something similar?

Yes.

Thirteen years ago,

I reported wrongly and accused a father of being a murderer.

And because of that report,

that family was destroyed.

How did you...

get past it?

I couldn't.

I ran away like you did.

I quit being a reporter...

and became a producer.

And five years later...

I met that father's son on a quiz show.

Why did you return to being a reporter?

When I saw that son,

I was ashamed.

I felt like I was caught hiding in fear.

So, I returned to covering city desk.

How was it when you returned?

Being a reporter...

Has it been worthwhile?

I feel like my entire body is being stabbed by needles.

Isn't this your first cold since high school?

Yes.

-How did you know that? -What?

Right. You told me before.

Anyway, your cold looks bad.

-Let's go to the hospital. -No.

I finally won some points so I can't waste them by this cold.

I can't even lift my fingers.

Chan-su!

In-ha.

What is that? A report?

Are you on your way to submit it to your superior?

Are you?

Get off of me. You'll give me your cold.

Tell me what it is, or I'll give you my cold.

It's nothing. Just phone records.

Whose phone records?

Moon Deok-su, the suspect for the container fire case.

You wouldn't know anything about it.

It may come in handy later.

-Beom-jo, take a picture. -Okay.

I said no.

PHONE RECORDS MOON DEOK-SU

OUTGOING CALLS

Moon Deok-su's phone records.

-Dal-po, you're back? -Yes.

-You memorized it, didn't you? -Maybe.

In-ha, let's talk.

In-ha must have a lot to talk to you about.

She's been looking for you.

I have nothing to say.

We have to see if there were any traffic accidents.

Okay, let's go.

What's wrong with her? She looks like she's avoiding you.

Yes, she is avoiding me.

Why?

I said some things that were out of line.

You still haven't fixed that?

Even in high school, you used to say a lot of...

Let me finish!

That's why people say you're out of line!

Sir.

We saw the wrecked car come in. What do you mean there's nothing?

-What happened? -It was nothing big.

We're investigating it, so come later.

We'll really come back later.

-In-ha. -In-ha!

I'm fine.

What's next?

We have to go to police divisions.

-Can you walk? -I said I'm fine.

This isn't right. I'm going to call my mother.

Are you crazy?

Who goes on mawaris in private cars? We're dead if we get caught.

I'll die for you, so don't worry.

TRAFFIC INVESTIGATION CENTER

FULFILLING OUR DUTY AS THE POLICE

Hey, Dal-po! Why didn't you answer your phone?

You know how hard it was for me to do mawari by myself?

What? Ms. Park is back.

Be careful.

Where are they going?

Are they doing the mawari in that car?

-Yes. -Wow!

I'm so jealous.

She's so lucky.

She gets to do her mawari in a luxury car, thanks to her millionaire partner.

Meanwhile, I suffer because I met a crummy partner.

I'm sorry I'm a crummy partner.

It's fine as long as you know that.

Is there anything to report?

No. They're all nothing.

Still, tell me anyway.

A drunk driving case. I already reported this.

This was from your friend. Let's pass this one.

Hey, I won't pass on anything anymore.

-Tell me now. -It's about the container fire case.

It turns out we know the suspect,

Moon Deok-su.

-We know him? -Yes.

Do you remember the waste-disposal plant fire case during our interview?

He did an interview saying he tried to stop the firefighter.

That's him.

But the Mr. Ki...

insisted that they must go in.

I thought it was nothing, but it was interesting.

That's him?

Thank you.

You didn't need to.

I have to. I can't refuse him.

Don't worry.

I'll gather all the stories for you.

Thank you for your hard work.

Did anything happen today?

-Sorry? -My son is a reporter.

He needs an incident to report.

-Here. -Thank you.

There's nothing?

How could there be nothing?

Things happen all the time.

Watch the news.

Where do you think the stories originate from?

It's from right here.

What?

Hey, look here!

So...

why did you get drunk and break the sign?

My goodness.

There must be a reason!

Hey, you!

Tell me!

At Junha Police Division, there was a college student caught drunk driving.

His blood alcohol level was...

It was 0.06 percent.

His license was revoked...

I mean, his license was suspended!

That's all.

Yes, Mr. Lee.

Thank you, Ms. Park.

I'm safe thanks to you.

That's good.

We already went to police divisions in Junha neighborhood,

so let's go to police divisions in Unha neighborhood.

Yes, Ms. Park.

Mother, let's go back to Hangang Police Station.

I think she needs to rest in the reporters' room.

No, it's okay. I'm fine.

You are not.

You're just a burden, so go back.

Mother and I will visit the other locations.

Yes, that will be better. You can go back and rest.

-Mr. Jung. -Yes?

-Drive us to Hangang Police Station. -Yes, Ms. Park.

REPORTERS' ROOM

It's so warm.

What? Why is a woman sleeping there?

She looks like a reporter. Maybe she's sick.

Gross.

-In-ha! -Don't come closer.

-Get away from me. -Shut it.

Hey, put me down.

Get off of me.

Stay still. You need to see a doctor.

No, this isn't your average cold.

You can't get sick.

What?

You've been avoiding me in case I get sick?

This really hurts.

You can't catch it.

You idiot.

She has the shingles.

-What? -It must have been painful.

How did she endure it?

Is that...

contagious?

Who cares about that?

Don't worry. It isn't contagious to most adults.

Thank goodness.

Darn it. I have...

so much to say to you.

Are you falling asleep? You idiot.

We gave her an antiviral drug and painkillers.

She will be better in no time.

If she wakes up, tell her to go home and rest for a while.

Thank you.

I have...

a lot to say.

Uncle Dal-po.

-Are you there? -Yes, I'm here.

I have...

Dal-po...

Dal-po...

Yes? What?

I'm here.

I have a lot to say.

Sleep for now. I'll listen later.

You're crazy. Choi In-ha, you're crazy.

In-ha.

-In-ha. -I'm fine.

I'm all better. I'm fine!

Choi In-ha!

Stop right there! You're not wearing any shoes!

-You stop first! -I stopped!

I stopped.

Let's go back. You're still sick.

Hey, I have a lot to say to you.

I avoided you, thinking I was contagious but now I can say it.

-Okay, go ahead. -You know the gym lady story, right?

I uncovered the truth.

I wanted to report it like you, but I kept hiccupping.

Why? Because I had doubts.

So, I went back to the hospital and met the daughter there.

I know.

You said a Pinocchio can't become a reporter.

But sorry,

I made you look foolish because I'm a Pinocchio!

I know.

You were right, and I was wrong.

I'm sorry for what I said during the interview.

Hey!

Don't apologize already! I'm not done yet!

Okay. Go on.

I remember every word you said during the interview.

I like to hold grudges.

You said, people like me

who talk without appreciating the weight my words carry

shouldn't be a reporter.

What about you?

Did you appreciate the weight before talking?

You think you're worthy of being a reporter?

Because I don't!

You're right.

Like what you just said,

I wasn't a reporter.

I was...

horrible.

Really?

I feel so vindicated.

Seeing you humiliated after being so arrogant and condescending

made me jump for joy!

Serves you right!

I'll keep humiliating you.

I'm so excited seeing you so dejected like this.

Liar.

Fine.

I was worried about you.

I was right and you were wrong, but I was worried sick about you.

I'm listening.

I was worried because you disappeared.

Whether you were kicking yourself or if you were hurt.

I was so worried.

I was annoyed at myself

for being an amateur, worrying about a competitor.

Why is this so hard?

Why can't I get over you? Why am I so pathetic?

Pretend you didn't hear this either.

Sorry.

I always talk and tell you to forget it.

You must be sick of me too.

What am I doing?

I must have lost my mind because I'm cold.

Hey, you...

It's cold.

It's cold, so I've lost my mind too.

Dal-po.

MYEONG SIN BROADCASTING STATION KOREA'S FIRST PINOCCHIO REPORTER

Mr. Lee.

They're checking for drunk driving at this hour?

Excuse me.

-Yes? -I have a question.

Is that woman next to the anchor...

also a reporter?

Yes. Why?

Because they look alike.

You have a good eye. They are mother and daughter.

I see.

No wonder.

Thank you for your information.

Where have I seen him before?

He looks familiar.

Long time no see! How are you?

-In-ha! -In-ha!

-Are you okay? -Are you better?

Yes, I'm better now after sleeping for days like a mummy.

Hey, are you a pervert?

You washed your hair. With shampoo too.

Of course. I was home on sick leave.

You're so lucky.

This stupid body is too healthy to even get sick.

Are you really okay?

Yes, I feel like I could go on a mawari all around Seoul.

There's Dal-po.

Hey, Dal-po!

Your niece In-ha is back.

Where?

What?

She was just here.

Yes. Where did she go?

You still haven't made up with In-ha?

You should be more careful. Even Seo-hak asked me.

He said the way you look at her

doesn't look like an uncle-niece relationship.

That it looks like you like her as a woman.

I like her as a woman.

Is that wrong?

What?

You're back? Let me work.

You said there was a piece that didn't fit.

I just want to see that piece.

Who knows? I might help you fit it in.

It's nothing.

I let it go because Mr. Jung told me to.

Liar.

And yet you pulled Moon Deok-su's phone records?

Tell me the truth.

You're looking for an accomplice, aren't you?

-Right? -No.

I tried everything, but I couldn't find anything.

And they had alibis.

Did you really try everything?

Well, not everything, but pretty much everything.

So that means you didn't try everything.

HANGANG POLICE STATION

Did you really memorize all those numbers?

-After just a glance? -Yes.

This is Moon Deok-su's phone records before he disappeared.

Let's split it up.

No. You do it.

We have plenty to report. Why waste time?

Do you have a grudge against them?

I told you, I won't let anything slide anymore.

What? Hold on.

-What? -I think I know this number.

What is that number?

BUMPER

Right. You do know that number.

Who is "Bumper"?

Don't worry about the bumper.

I compensated him for denting his bumper before.

-It's his number. -Really?

What a small world.

-Give him a call. -Okay.

-Hello? -Hello.

Hello, do you remember me? I called before about your bumper.

BEANPOLE CHOI DAL-PO

Hey, where are you?

I'm at Jeno Square.

Are you shopping instead of doing your mawari?

No. Do you remember Moon Deok-su?

The container fire case suspect.

I'm meeting someone from his phone records here.

Are you a detective?

Why are you meeting him?

He may be an accomplice.

Even if not, he may know where Moon Deok-su is.

You punk!

Who told you to investigate that?

BUMPER

I'm sorry, I have a call.

I'll call after I meet with him.

Hey, Dal-po! Hey--

Hello?

Has he lost his mind?

What?

Did Dal-po cause trouble again?

Yes, big time.

He's investigating a case instead of doing his mawari.

A reporter should investigate.

He isn't just investigating.

He's doing whatever he wants!

Mr. Jung.

Moon Deok-su's phone has been activated.

He is detected near Jeno Square cell tower.

How can we find him in such a crowded place?

-Let's give it a try. -Yes.

-You guys go with him. -Yes.

Dal-po won't even answer my calls anymore!

He does whatever he wants!

Choi Dal-po.

Not bad.

How was it when you returned?

Being a reporter...

Has it been worthwhile?

Are you asking if you can handle this?

Yes.

I don't know.

I think it's too soon...

for you to question that.

You'll hear and report many more incidents.

Incidents much more difficult to uncover than the gym incident.

I'm wearing black.

Yes, I see you.

When you don't dare to choose or make a judgment.

A case you can't even fathom.

I told Mr. Han not to hound you over the bumper,

but he did anyway.

Right, I should introduce myself.

I'm Ki Jae-myeong.

An incident so fearsome

that reporting it can kill or save a life.

If you're faced with such an incident,

ask yourself again.

Your name...

What was it again?

It's Jae-myeong.

Ki Jae-myeong.

"Can I...

handle it?"

What was your name again?

I'm...

Choi Dal-po.

Subtitle translation by Haein Park