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Is Janghyeon-dong like your hometown?

Pretty much.

I was born in Yongpa,

but I started to live in Janghyeon-dong when I was one.

Have you heard of it? Have you ever been there?

Yes.

I went there once when I was a senior in high school.

When you were a senior? Why?

I had to find someone.

Some lady asked me to find her family for her.

Who?

It's a long story.

She ran a noodle soup restaurant

and was looking for her daughter.

Hold on.

You met who?

That lady who ran a noodles place in Janghyeon-dong--

was her name by chance--

No.

I'm sure it's her. I'm positive.

What's wrong? Are you okay?

The lady that you met…

she's my mom. She went missing 20 years ago.

She ran a noodles place in Janghyeon-dong, had one daughter, and--

Yes, that's my mom.

Where did you meet her?

She was being treated in my mom's hospital.

But her name was Kim Mi-jung.

Do you remember her face?

Maybe--

Maybe my mom was using that name.

KO JAE-SOOK PSYCHIATRY CLINIC

I don't think…

this woman is Kim Mi-jung.

I treated her over ten years ago,

so I don't remember clearly,

but she was definitely not this woman.

Then do you have her photo or medical records?

It's just that it sounds just like my mom.

The hospital does not keep photos of patients.

And medical records are discarded after ten years.

I'm sorry I can't be of more help.

It's not your fault.

Sorry for troubling you.

Ms. Ma.

There's a way to find Kim Mi-jung.

Don't you remember?

I went to the police in Janghyeon-dong to find her family.

The detective I met then said he knew her well.

Detective? Who was that detective?

Detective Baek Sang-ho?

He worked here for about two months.

He quit for personal reasons.

I heard he emigrated.

But why are you looking for him?

We need to find someone.

Who is it? I'll help you.

SEARCH NAME: KIM MI-JUNG

O RESULTS

This won't work. I mean,

I need at least an address or something.

The only leads are Janghyeon-dong

and the name Kim Mi-jung.

Don't you know anything else?

It's okay. Thank you.

Are you okay?

I'm okay. This isn't my first time.

Don't get me started.

I went to every hospital

in the country looking for my mom.

Thinking she might've sold off somewhere,

I even searched employment agencies.

Whenever an unidentified body's found,

it kills me.

When I hear about it,

I can't do anything until I check the body.

I even went to a morgue

in the middle of the night.

But…

I should've searched more.

I mean, you said Kim Mi-jung was

looking for her daughter too.

My mom might not have been able to find me because something happened to her.

What if she cries every day because she misses me?

So I should've searched more.

I shouldn't have--

What's wrong with me?

Just a minute.

Seriously.

This is so embarrassing.

What's wrong with me?

How did it go?

I had a friend there, so he took care of it.

YEO JIN-WOOK

Could you

find her address for me?

MEDICAL RECORD KIM MI-JUNG

I went to this address, but it was a test prep center.

And they didn't know any Kim Mi-jung.

This woman is very sick right now.

But she's looking for her daughter.

Ms. Kim Mi-jung?

What? Do you know her?

Of course.

She had a daughter, but she died in an accident.

The shock sent her in and out of mental hospitals,

and she would ask anyone she met to find her daughter.

Many people came by here just like you.

Then,

what about other family members?

Family?

Baek Sang-ho speaking.

I told you that I'd call you.

Yes.

Yes, I understand.

So did Ko Jae-sook's son come by?

Yes. I made up a story and sent him away,

but I think

we should move Kwak Young-shil.

Sang-ho.

Did you do a 100m sprint when you were in school?

Pardon?

You're waiting at the starting line,

but you can feel a pebble in your shoe.

What would you do?

Will you try and take out the pebble

or will you just run with the pain?

Then, Kwak Young-shil…

I'm counting on you.

Dong-gu in Yongpa

was always Future Party's home.

If you support me as much as you can,

I'll make sure to visit you again.

Gold isn't worth much these days, though.

I heard that your wife

is staying in the States to help your son study.

Seol-hui.

Sit down.

She just got started as an actress.

She needs your help to grow.

There's a hidden lobby in Hyungjae Hotel?

Did you see anyone in there?

What about Jo Gab-soo?

I went straight to a room, so I didn't see anyone.

You did enough just by finding this out. Stay low for the time being.

I didn't get involved in this to give up so easily.

It's not something we can act rashly with.

We have to prepare more.

My sister.

You didn't forget her, did you?

I started this because I trust you.

I'm afraid I might lose you too.

I'll call you.

SE-NA'S DAD

The person you have called is unavailable. You'll be directed to voicemail.

Hello, this is I-deum.

I-deum from Janghyeon-dong.

Is Se-na doing well?

Have you heard any news about my mom?

Sorry to bother you out of the blue. If you know anything, please let me know.

Take care.

MISSING PERSON NAME: KWAK YOUNG-SHIL

You look exactly like what I imagined.

-If you're done, goodbye. -Ms. Ma.

Come with me.

Are you crazy?

You don't expect me to climb that, do you?

-Why do you think we're here? -I hate climbing.

Why bother going up if we're coming back down?

Also, it's a plain wall. I'm not Spider-Man. How can I climb it?

What are you doing?

I'm asking you, what are you doing?

You should still try. It'll be fun.

Good luck.

But why are you being so sweet?

This is why I wasn't going to date.

I can't do it.

I can't do this.

I can't do it. No.

This is crazy. How can anyone do this?

Save me.

Hey! This is too high.

How was it? It's not so bad, right?

I almost punched you, but I stopped myself.

It hurts.

Are we here?

Gosh, my shoulders. My whole body aches.

It was hard, right?

I almost died.

How is this a date? It's like a drill.

-But you didn't think about anything else. -How can I when I'm dying?

Exactly.

You forgot how sad you were because of your mom.

The day is almost over.

Don't blame yourself for not being able to find your mom.

You've been through enough already.

You had enough heartaches.

It's time for you to let it go.

Also,

here.

-What is it? -Open it.

I know a professor who studies 3D e-fits.

I brought your poster to him and asked for a favor,

and he made it for me.

If you imagine that she's with you looking like this,

you'll be less lonely.

You can look at this whenever you miss her.

Thank you for the picture.

-It's nothing-- -Also,

let's start dating from today.

Just say yes or no so that it's clear.

Ms. Ma.

Wait. What are you doing?

Why does it take so long to say yes or no?

Just hurry up and say it.

How is she so fast?

I'll say no for today.

-What? -Good night.

What's this?

Then what about tomorrow?

What about the day after? When will you say yes?

Mr. Yeo.

Are you serious?

Mr. Yeo. Are you asleep?

Mr. Yeo!

Hey!

No!

Hey! Gosh!

Can we meet now?

Yes. How old are you?

I'm 32.

You're older.

Where are you now?

I have a car. I can go anywhere.

Can you pay in advance?

Show me your picture first.

And your picture?

What is this?

Cyber Team, Detective Kim.

KIM DUK-YUL

You should go home.

CYBER INVESTIGATION TEAM 2

It's a sex trade case through a one-on-one chat app.

The police is trying to locate the pimp's whereabouts.

He always squirms out of traps, so his nickname is "Eel."

How many girls does he have?

There are 10 to 15.

The age group is from middle school girls to university students.

Just when I wondered why we haven't had these cases.

I agree.

A while ago, to carry out a sting operation,

I downloaded a chatting app and set my profile as a 16-year-old girl.

And I got 30 messages in just 3 seconds.

What's wrong with you guys?

I'm not saying I did that--

Can I ask a question?

That Eel or whatever is still running loose.

Our job is to send him to court after he's caught.

Why are we having this meeting in advance?

Wait, don't tell me we're doing

joint crackdowns with the police like we did in the '80s.

They already know the faces of the officers in charge.

So the assigned station asked our unit for help.

From arrest to investigation, we'll be working together.

Does this mean Mr. Koo will be working undercover

disguising himself as a customer?

-I will? -No way.

Not Mr. Koo.

He looks like a detective.

They'll find out right away.

-Then Mr. Yeo should do it. -Why?

Why should Mr. Yeo do it?

Ms. Ma. I'm okay with it.

Stay out of it.

You saw Eel's picture.

He looks very evil.

I'm sure Mr. Yeo was a bookworm, so he must be a horrible fighter.

What if Eel finds it out and tries to hurt him with some weapon?

What then?

What if Eel wields a knife at him like last time?

Since you care so much about your colleague,

you should go with him.

Can I do that?

What's wrong with her?

Thank you for coming.

No problem.

This is

the chat room Eel opened.

How do you know that?

He always uses the room name

so that his regulars can recognize it.

He's telling everyone it's him.

He's confident he'll never get caught.

It's very frustrating.

Let me get into the chat room first.

Have you done this before?

You can't be too obvious.

I'm Yeo Jin-wook.

An ex-psychiatrist.

That's right.

YEO JIN-WOOK

You'll use your real name?

You're supposed to use a nickname.

It should be "Charming" or "Mr. Good-looking."

MR. CHARMING

CONFIRM

I got in.

Hello.

Nice to meet you.

Yes. How old are you?

I'm 34.

I'm a little older than you, right?

Where are you right now?

I'm not sure.

Perhaps, in your heart?

Are you…

MR. CHARMING HAS BEEN KICKED OUT

I think it's important to build up rapport.

What's rapport?

A friendly understanding between the counselor

-and the one-- -Forget it.

Use abbreviations and talk like you're young.

Try again.

Okay.

What's up?

How is it hanging?

Are you up for it?

Do you want to call me?

No, how much will you pay?

What?

What does she mean?

What do you…

PURE LOVE MACHO HAS BEEN KICKED OUT

Give me that.

Conditional.

Can you meet now?

-How much? -How about 200,000.

-Done. -Are you really 17?

Yes. I'll refund if I'm not.

Picture. Go.

Check.

Okay. Yeonshin Station exit 8 in ten minutes.

There.

Okay. Exit 8.

Let's go.

Real Cute Guy? Follow me.

We should block all escape routes.

Eel's girls are just like their pimp. They're good at fleeing.

Detective Lee and I will stake out

the front door and the back door.

You should

stand by somewhere close.

Okay. Good luck.

If it were me,

I'd go that way.

Give me the money first.

A lot of guys go back on their word.

I didn't do anything yet, so I'm innocent.

Calm down.

We're not after you. We're after the pimp that hired you.

-The pimp? -Eel.

Your boss.

If you cooperate, we'll let you go.

Okay.

I can leave if I cooperate, right?

Let me go to the washroom first.

The police are here.

I'll run, so you should too.

My goodness, you're good at climbing down.

You should be careful.

I climbed many fences in my days,

and I can tell this much height will give you a fracture.

If you don't want to break your leg, go back up.

Help her up.

Come up. I'll help you.

CALLS

Kong Soo-ah, you're a professional.

It won't work, though. We can easily restore it.

Go ahead.

Where's Eel? Where does he work?

Eel? Maybe in restaurants?

Or on mudflats?

I'm talking about your pimp.

The one finding customers for you.

What?

What is a pimp?

Don't waste your energy. Let's get it over with.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Should I call your parents? So you can understand what I mean?

As you wish. I really have no idea what--

What? Are you acting again?

-Do you need to go to the bathroom? -No.

It really hurts.

That won't make me go easy on you.

It hurts.

I mean it.

Something seems wrong.

Go check on her.

Okay.

Hey.

Hey. What's wrong?

Are you okay?

Come in.

Why do they sell their bodies, not caring that they're hurting themselves?

It isn't the kids' fault.

Adults who buy kids with money are the problem.

I wish men like that

would have something written on their faces

so that you can run away as soon as you see them.

Wait. Ms. Son.

Your face is all pink.

-What's going on? -Is it?

Oh, right.

You went on a blind date, right?

You must've liked the guy. What is he like?

He's just a guy who lives an upright life.

He's hardworking, honest, and law-abiding.

The truth is, he's totally my dream guy.

I see. A law-abiding citizen. Okay.

Aren't you eating?

Hello, everyone.

Gosh, I guess we're working late again tonight.

Are there always this many?

It's not bad because we're not cracking down.

It's worse during vacation seasons and in December.

The police can catch 1,000 a month if they want.

-That many? -You're back again?

Ms. Son. What's wrong?

Mi-young?

MEDICAL OB-GYN

The STD spread to her pelvis, and that caused the miscarriage.

We gave her two bags of blood during surgery.

That's the level of pernicious anemia.

Even if they don't care about her,

how could they not know until she got this bad?

Bring her guardian.

My goodness.

She started working

when she was 15 to save her old grandma.

She's never bought anything she wanted to eat or wear,

and has spent all the money she earned on my hospital bills.

So I'm so ashamed and feel so bad for her.

Anyway, her current boss

must really like her.

He pays her so much more.

That's why

I feel a little relieved lately.

But that doesn't make me

feel less bad for her.

Ma'am.

Soo-ah is--

Just a minute.

Yes?

Yes. My little puppy.

What?

She wants to talk to you.

-Hello? -I'll tell you everything.

Tell me what?

I'll tell you everything about my boss,

so don't tell my grandma anything, and come back. Now.

If you're not here in ten minutes, I'll shut my mouth again.

Darn it. Let's just go for now.

Did something happen to her?

I was trying to scold those young chicks

who were trying to make money easily.

I was dragged here unjustly.

I see.

But why did you take off your clothes?

-It was hot in there. -Is it summer now?

It's not fun doing it with my wife.

There's no feeling either.

And it didn't feel right to do that with family.

You must know how I feel, right?

I'll ask the questions.

Fine.

You know how it is, right?

Sometimes, you don't want to eat at home.

You should eat out once in a while.

Then you should eat prison food from now on.

You'll get to eat out all you want now

in prison.

You're hard to talk to.

CRIMINAL RECORD LEE DONG-SHIN

VIOLATION OF PROSTITUTION LAWS

VIOLATION OF YOUTH PROTECTION ACT

This is driving me crazy.

You're not done yet. Wait out in the hall.

Okay.

-Here-- -On the desk, please.

Okay.

Gosh.

He puts the others to shame.

I know, right?

Shouldn't he be isolated by now?

I agree. He should be.

Mi-young.

Come on, Mi-young.

What are you doing?

Why is our nice Mi-young being like this?

What did you say?

You're quite experienced here,

so if you put in a good word for me,

they might get me off with a fine.

Don't be like that. Let's redo the questioning. Please?

I'll pretend I didn't hear that.

God damn it.

You can't just go.

I'm trying to save an old hag who can't get married.

You can't do this to me.

Hey. You can't--

Who are you?

You're being too harsh--

Mr. Koo!

Hey.

You disgusting good-for-nothing rat.

You're grosser than a moldy slice of bread.

How dare you run your foul little mouth?

Do you need to peel chestnuts in Siberia

and poop blood in prison

to learn your lesson?

Okay. I got it.

Poop blood? Blood?

Are you okay?

Are you okay?

You shouldn't worry about me right now.

My goodness. You're too nice.

That jerk.

When did you learn to curse like that?

I memorized it with friends when I was young. I finally got to use it.

That's so funny.

Let's go.

As Jo Gab-soo's ratings have shot up after he got another candidate's support,

he's leading Kim Moon-sung, whose ratings are dropping, by 15 percent.

At this rate,

Jo Gab-soo will very likely

become the next Mayor of Yongpa.

Sang-ho.

Why don't we go there together? It's been a while.

Pardon?

I have cried twice here.

Do you know when the first time was?

Wasn't it when the prosecution

rejected you after you passed the bar because of your father's record?

That's right.

Gosh.

It was winter and raining.

On top of that, I failed.

My future seemed bleak.

I couldn't help but cry.

That's when I realized

how salty my tears were.

Do you know

when the other time was?

It was

when you went to jail in my place.

I came here

by myself

and cried buckets.

Sang-ho.

I couldn't have gotten here if it weren't for you.

Why are you saying something so ridiculous?

You'll stay by my side

until I enter

the Blue House, won't you?

I'll serve you with all my heart.

When did Min-ho say he was coming?

He's a new lawyer.

He's Mr. Baek's brother.

Hello. I'm Baek Min-ho.

We met before.

Why are you working under me?

I had to assist someone, and I wanted it to be a successful attorney.

My brother says

you're the ace here.

I hope to learn a lot from you.

There they come.

How's Kong Soo-ah?

-We heard she had surgery. -Yes.

I'll go see her first.

Fill them in.

Let's talk over there.

Yes. That's right. Gosh.

You know, I am so blessed

to have you, my puppy. Gosh.

What do you mean?

Earlier, those guys

cleaned our house neatly

and replaced the ceiling light

that had been flickering.

Gosh. They even gave me some money,

telling me to buy you some good food.

What is this? Why are they such busybodies?

Because my little puppy doesn't do bad things

and is such a good person,

I'm sure God was impressed

and sent such great people into your life.

Don't you agree?

Bye, Grandma.

Hey, you. Kiddo.

I saw you sitting up and talking on the phone.

What is it?

Keep your promise to tell me everything about Eel.

Is that why

you cleaned my house and left money in case I wouldn't talk?

Good.

Then I should keep quiet.

What else will you do for me then?

I've been holding my temper

because you're a minor and sick,

but if you don't start talking in three seconds,

I'll go to your grandma and tell her you've been selling yourself.

Seriously. Don't touch my grandma.

She'll faint.

Of course.

I'm a stranger, but I'm about to faint from the shock.

If your grandma finds it out? She'll pass away on the spot.

Who are you to lecture me?

-What? -You never lost a parent.

You were never picked on for being a poor orphan.

Not being able to say you're sick or tired.

Do you even know what it's like to have no parents?

To me,

my grandma is my mom

and my everything.

I'll die without my grandma.

That's your problem.

If you don't cooperate, I have no choice.

I can't let a human trafficker who traffics minors go

just because I feel sorry for you.

So tell me.

He's saved in there as "Chicken Place Boss."

I don't know anything else.

I only see him briefly when I get paid.

That's more like it.

CHICKEN PLACE BOSS

SOCKS FOR WOMEN

You never lost a parent.

This is my mom.

If you see her, please--

Excuse me.

MISSING PERSON NAME: KWAK YOUNG-SHIL

Let's locate his whereabouts with this number.

But it's a burner, so he'll submerge if he finds out we're onto him.

Mr. Yeo. Soo-ah is the only lead we have so far.

Wouldn't it be better to use her as bait to catch him?

No, we can't do that. She needs time to recover.

Let's not pressure her too much.

Trace this number first,

and let's decide as things progress.

Get a new phone already.

Could you

find her address for me?

They're extras. I have a lot of socks at home.

And I've met a lot of kids like you for seven years as a prosecutor,

but I've never met an idiot who doesn't take care of her own health.

Whatever.

Wear socks at least. Why are you barefoot? You look poor.

How tacky.

Who wears long socks these days?

Then give them to your grandma. I noticed she had holes in her socks.

Call me if you have more to tell me about Eel.

Okay?

I'll see.

You brat.

I'll get going, kid.

Ms. Ma.

Did they catch him?

-That's not it. -Hold on.

Hello?

Okay. I'll be right there.

I have to rush somewhere.

Let's talk after.

KO JAE-SOOK PSYCHIATRY CLINIC

YEONGMIN HIGH SCHOOL

Mr. Koo. I'll send you a registration number.

Please run an identity check.

To your house, sir?

It's a happy day.

Shouldn't we pop some champagne?

I'll take you to Kingdom.

Call those men from back then.

Yes, sir.

Uncle.

Tae-kyoo.

What are you doing here?

I came to hang out.

Sang-ho.

Who said he could have the key card?

-Who? -I'm sorry.

Uncle.

You're hurting my feelings.

This is my dad's hotel. It'll be mine eventually.

You brat.

You impudent brat.

You bastard!

You bastard!

If I ever see you here again,

I don't care you're my nephew.

You will die that very day.

Understood?

Damn it.

Who is he to tell me I can't go there?

He's nothing but a leech living off my aunt.

So? Where do you plan to go?

Here.

Read these and summarize them by tomorrow.

Kingdom?

Will you be okay?

Your uncle will flip out if he finds out.

Okay, I'll be there.

Okay.

By tomorrow, right?

-Hello? -Soo-ah.

Boss?

Just a minute.

Yes, sir?

I know you gave my number

to the cops.

I'm sorry.

I didn't want to, but I had no choice.

It's okay. We're friends after all.

But I need you to do a job for me.

I'm sorry,

but I'm not feeling well.

Not well? How?

I had surgery today.

You should've told me if you had surgery.

So? Are you dead?

No.

You're alive.

Still, today…

-Could you let me rest-- -Hey!

Soo-ah.

Can't you see I'm trying to talk nicely?

You talk to her.

Soo-ah.

What is going on?

You better do a good job. Show some willpower.

If this goes well, you'll get one brick.

Here's the security footage you requested.

KANGHE GENERAL HOSPITAL

The person in there

looked for your mom while I was at Janghyeon Police Station.

PROSECUTOR MIN JI-SOOK

That prosecutor said

your mom must've been an important informant for some case.

My mom?

You were too young back then,

and I thought it was meaningless to tell you,

but I felt like I should tell you now.

I hope I was not too late.

Jin-wook, is there…

There's nothing going on with you and her, right?

You should go back in.

Yes, Mr. Koo.

Something is strange about Kim Mi-jung.

What?

I ran the ID number, and it belongs to Jung Gab-soon.

And her address is not in Janghyeon-dong, but Jeonpo-dong in Busan.

-Are you sure? -Yes. I checked it three times.

BAEK SANG-HO

"Baek Sang-ho"?

You're here. You should've called first. Did you eat?

Yes, I ate.

Is something wrong? You look terrible.

It's nothing. I'm fine.

Mom.

About Kim Mi-jung I mentioned before,

I found her medical record earlier.

PEOPLE AROUND JO GAB-SOO

HYUNGJAE GROUP HYUNGJAE LAW FIRM

JO GAB-SOO

JO GAB-SOO

1986 HYUNGJAE FACTORY SEXUAL TORTURE CASE

KWAK YOUNG-SHIL MISSING IN 1996

But there's something odd about it.

I ran a background check on her resident registration number,

and it was someone else. Her name and address are different too.

Really?

Don't you

have something to tell me?

Ms. Ma?