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THE UNCANNY COUNTER 2

No…

No!

Please…

Ms. Chu.

Mun.

So it was you.

Right.

This was eventually going to be our fight.

What a shame.

I didn't want to kill you

so soon.

Thanks.

I wanted to see you for one last time.

This is the end for you, you asshole.

Jang-mul. Jang-mul.

My goodness.

It's exactly what I expected.

How exhilarating.

Hurry and go. Leave him to me.

Okay.

-Jang-mul. -Mun…

Here.

Over there.

Be careful not to trip.

Goodness, she's flying around.

Gosh. Wait for me!

The evil spirit is dead?

What? Hold on.

The smell.

The smell!

-What? -It's…

It's getting closer.

Which direction?

Over there.

No, wait!

Jeok-bong, calm down.

Hold on! It's getting closer!

Hold on!

I think it's coming from over there!

It's getting closer!

Where is it?

Ha-na, are you okay?

-Where is it? -What?

Where's the evil spirit?

-Do you sense it? -The smell keeps moving.

This way!

And now?

Where is it now?

At two o'clock!

What a happy couple.

Where are you going?

I'm right here.

Will you be okay by yourself?

Of course. I'm not a kid.

Go break his bones!

I won't be long.

That's it.

This is what I'm talking about!

Okay?

Aren't you glad we met too?

Aren't you?

You've finally met a worthy opponent. Right?

I've never been glad to meet evil spirits like you.

No?

You think killing people is a game?

Do you know what you've done?

Do you know what kind of people you've destroyed?

Ha-na?

Ha-na.

Ha-na!

Ha-na!

Ha-na!

-Ha-na! -No!

I'm sorry about that.

Jeok-bong.

Are you okay?

Yes.

I'm all right.

Where's the evil spirit?

She's…

The smell…

Where did it go?

Can't you stay focused?

What? I can't smell her.

Damn it.

Oh, my gosh!

Ha-na! Oh, no!

You're bleeding!

What do I do?

Ha-na!

I let my guard down, so I let you hit me.

I'm not some pushover, old lady!

Mo-tak.

You can't leave me out when you're catching this scumbag.

Ms. Chu.

How about we team up for old times' sake?

Sounds good.

I feel bad for him already.

Right?

Come here.

Come here!

Stay back!

Duck!

Duck!

Move!

This is exactly why you shouldn't have provoked me.

Are you finally regretting it now?

Do you think you and I are any different?

No. You're wrong.

You test how strong you are

and crush your opponents.

And you enjoy it.

This is a shame.

I'll be so bored without you.

But once I consume you,

imagine just how strong I'll become.

Hey, I do have another secret.

I'm going to be a father soon.

Ms. Lee was pregnant, but they didn't even hesitate to kill her.

Plus, they enjoyed it.

I won't forgive them.

I'll never forgive the bastards who did this to her.

We have to find them at all costs.

We need to find

and catch that bastard.

I made a promise.

I promised

to catch you at all costs.

Mun.

You'll never become stronger than me.

Because this is our territory.

And I'm definitely…

stronger than you.

This is the end for you, you evil spirit!

Don't you think

you have too many for this to be the end?

What?

All the people you need to protect.

No!

Mun!

-Mun! -Chairman Choi.

-I'm okay. -Mun!

Ha-na's getting hurt,

but I can't smell anything.

What do I do?

If you use your eyes, you'll be too slow.

You need to feel it.

I need to feel it.

I need to feel her movements.

I need to feel it.

You caught me?

Then, let me look deep inside you.

God damn it!

Damn it!

Ha-na.

You've been through so much, Ms. So.

We promised to meet before this year ended.

But I didn't expect it to be here.

Thank you, Ms. Chu.

Don't thank me.

But it's such a relief we were able to

at least meet this way.

What about Papa and the others?

Don't worry.

We'll save them at all costs.

We'll make sure all of you

will be reunited again.

I give you my word.

I know it's shameless of me to say this, but please let that happen.

Good work, everyone.

Thanks to you all,

Ms. So and all of the other trapped souls

were able to arrive in Yung safe and sound.

What if…

What if we were the first ones who met

those evil spirits?

If we were defenseless as well,

we would've met the same fate.

Mun, are you crazy?

You can't take a bullet for me!

Are you out of your mind?

But sir…

Then, are you saying I should've just done nothing?

Of course!

If anyone should die, it should be me.

If you die, what do you expect us to do?

But that makes no sense.

How could I just stand by and let you get shot?

That's just absurd.

Hey! You little punk.

I can't believe how clueless he is.

You really don't get it?

If you're gone, we're all as good as dead.

Okay?

Don't you know who you are?

You're our pillar.

It's okay if I die.

But you must live on even if the rest of us don't.

It's your job to catch those evil spirits at all costs.

Did you really not know that?

Jang-mul.

I'm sure he knows.

I understand that you want to protect us.

However,

the moment you die,

we all die.

Okay? So, don't you ever do that again.

Understand?

No.

This brat still won't listen!

If the same thing happens again, I'd still protect you.

I'll catch the evil spirits and protect everyone as well.

I'll never die.

So we'll all survive until the end.

Chairman Choi, you think I'll lose, don't you?

-You don't trust me, do you? -No--

You don't trust me, right?

-That's not what I meant. -Yes, it was.

I do trust you but--

I think you're the one being scolded now.

Exactly.

And you deserve it.

You should just thank him instead of getting upset.

-She's right. -You see…

You're right.

Well, that didn't work.

Ta-da!

What?

What's with this atmosphere?

Yes, keep it up.

We may have lost some evil spirits, but we caught some too.

Why this song?

Why not?

-Should I loosen up for old times' sake? -Why?

Oh, my gosh!

Look at you, Ms. Chu.

Wait here.

Where are you going?

Tango is my area of expertise.

-Chairman Choi. -All right, let's do this.

Ms. Chu!

What are you wearing?

Ms. Chu!

Ms. Chu.

May I have this dance with you?

She's feeling it.

That was incredible.

Where's the evil spirit?

She's…

Can't you stay focused?

What? I can't smell her.

Oh, my gosh!

Ha-na! Oh, no!

You're bleeding!

That bitch…

I'm going to rip her to shreds.

With my own hands,

I swear

I'll tear her apart.

What will you do now?

Wong could've been right.

It's possible…

that bastard could be much stronger than I am.

So? Are you saying we should run away without getting revenge?

Let go of me.

I said let go.

Let go of me!

Damn it.

Let go of me. Now!

That's why I must…

take his powers.

Let go of me, okay?

I said let go!

A move that will put him down forever.

What could…

that move be?

For God's sake, let me sleep!

He's at it every goddamn night.

Shut up, you bastard!

Yes, I recognize this energy.

I found the right one.

You're one of a kind.

You're completely different from the others.

You… What in the world are you?

Let's see.

If I must explain,

you could say I'm a friend

who can relate to your sadness and rage the best.

No.

You're wrong.

Go away!

Why are you pushing me away now?

You were the one who summoned me.

When did I ever

summon you?

Have you forgotten them already?

The ones who turned you into this.

The ones who destroyed your life.

The ones who killed your wife and child.

That's it.

That gaze.

That rage.

That's what summoned me.

So don't resist

and just accept me, Ma Ju-seok.

Stop! No!

Am I…

Am I really going insane?

To my noodle shop family-- Wait.

To my warehouse family.

I, Na Jeok-bong,

moved to the city a month ago for the sake of fame and prestige.

Through our shared joys and sorrows, you've shown me unforgettable kindness.

But after a narrow escape from those brutal evil spirits last night,

I realized how powerless I was as a judge of right and wrong.

Therefore…

"Powerless as a judge of right and wrong"?

He thinks he's not fit for the job.

I knew that.

Is he saying he's scared to fight the evil spirits?

He's just terrified.

Gosh, what a shame.

I can't believe how formal he is even in this situation.

I understand his fear.

I was also like him at first.

If we want to catch the evil spirits who can see the territory,

we must bring Jeok-bong back at all costs. Understand?

We'll drag him back if he refuses.

What? He left a postscript.

"Please return the pore strips for me."

That little punk. Even his beloved pore strips.

He must be that determined to quit.

As someone who's gone through something similar before,

we'll need a good cop, bad cop strategy.

A good guy and a bad guy.

Just as you'd expect from a cop's son.

Yeah, that's the best way to persuade.

Ms. Chu and I will give the carrot

and you two can give him the stick.

Why are we the stick?

Why are you the carrot?

What did I just say?

Well done.

Goodness.

What kind of company lets you go on leave after only a month?

You sure it's a good company and not a lousy one?

It's not like that.

Darn it.

I should just sell all the cows.

Hold on. What do you mean?

You want to sell the cows?

Everyone, don't mind what he just said. Okay?

They're our family.

I have to pay off the loan, so what can I do?

You came back from the brink of death,

so you should be grateful and work hard at your company.

Imagine how big of a nuisance you are to them by not being there.

I'm only doing this so I wouldn't be one!

You have no idea.

What's gotten into you?

Jeok-bong.

Did something happen?

You little brat.

Jeok-bong!

Hey.

Smile. Just smile.

Goodness, you must've been so terrified.

Seeing them in dreams is scary enough.

But you came face to face and fought with one,

so I completely empathize with you.

In all my life, I've never met

a Counter who ran away like you.

If the Yung people find out about this,

you'll no longer be a Counter.

-Understand? -Enough.

You'll be back in a coma! Get it?

You'll be comatose again, you idiot.

Jeok-bong.

I'm sure the smell was wretched.

I had a tough time just being near the cow shed.

You could only bear it, thanks to your sense of responsibility.

That's just his power.

Hey, Jeok-bong.

Don't you know how crucial your power is for us?

Are you a little kid?

Take your job seriously.

I can't smell them.

What?

Smell what?

I can no longer smell the evil spirits.

What do you mean?

Why all of a sudden?

Beats me.

My power appeared out of the blue.

And after the evil spirit smacked my nose that day,

their smell just disappeared.

What?

Look, kid.

This is probably just temporary.

-Exactly. -He's right.

You might not be used to your power yet.

-Exactly. -What if you're wrong?

What will you do if my power is gone for good?

What if I put all of you in danger like last time?

Then, what will you do?

You're not the reason why I got hurt.

You're wrong. I was never cut out for this job.

All I could do was sniff them out.

That power was so dear to me.

But now I've lost even that.

I can't stay with you just so I can live.

I feel too guilty. I just can't do that.

Jeok-bong!

-Yes? -Come here for a minute.

Jeok-bong, your father's calling you.

I'm coming.

Let me.

-Gosh, there's more. -Gosh.

Hey, check this out.

Gosh, you shouldn't have.

Goodness.

My goodness.

I'm sorry for not introducing myself earlier.

No, we should be sorry.

I'm Ms. Chu--

Our company director.

-Director Chu. -Right.

An executive.

I'm Ga…

-An employee. -Our employee.

Chief. I'm Chief Ga.

-It's nice to meet you. -That's Assistant Manager So.

-Hello. -It's nice to meet you.

I'm sorry there's not much food.

This is a feast.

-Please enjoy. -Okay.

I hope you'll like the food.

-Of course, we will. -Then, I'll let you chat.

-Thank you. -Okay.

Jeok-bong, you better act right.

-Eat up. -Thank you.

Behave, you fool.

Thank you for the meal.

My pleasure. Enjoy.

Dad.

Jeok-bong.

Jeok-bong.

You're going to leave him and go back into a coma?

That's a terrible thing to do as a son.

You should eat and go home before it gets too late.

I'll pack you some sweet potatoes.

That's not important.

-Damn it. -Jeok-bong.

The Yung people told me to do everything I can.

I can do anything if you're by my side.

I just don't like him.

Jeok-bong discovered his power.

He could be our only hope in locating the evil spirits who avoid the territory.

You have a blessed nose. You do.

Why are you doing this?

I said I didn't want to.

Come on. Stop trying to look your age.

Not even country folk look like this these days.

Even the village head dyes his hair.

He wears a wig, you fool.

This is my natural hair.

In any case…

Don't worry about finding me a spouse and focus on getting remarried.

Have you gone insane? What nonsense is that?

You punk.

The bangs are what matter.

Focus on them.

All right.

That's it.

Dad.

You should

sell the cows.

What?

You should sell them and pay off the loan.

And eat some good food with the remaining money.

Go travel too.

You've never been on a plane before.

You impudent, little brat.

Instead of earning your own money to treat your father,

you want me to sell the cows and do what?

That wasn't what I meant.

Of course, it was.

Do you know why I always fail to become the next village head?

It's the village head's son, Seong-sik.

His business in Seoul flourished, so he threw a party

at the senior citizen center.

He installed an AC too.

I never asked you to get into Hanguk University like he did

or buy me an apartment like he did.

I would've done the same if I could.

If you liked him that much, you should've had him as your son instead.

Hey, you brat.

You're not done with my hair yet!

Why are his shoes so worn out too?

That little…

Gosh.

Do we really need to return these?

What did Yung say?

They said they respected his decision, so I got mad at them.

They said they'll give us an answer by today.

They say you always feel the absence of someone who's gone.

I miss that folksy accent of his.

Darn it.

They respect our wishes only in times like these.

They said it's hard to find a Counter.

But now, they're happy to let him go?

Going somewhere, Mun?

I'm going to bring Jeok-bong back.

I think I put too much emphasis on his power.

I put too much pressure on him when he just became a Counter.

I'll go and convince him.

I'll bring him back no matter what.

Yeah, he shouldn't give up so easily.

It wasn't his fault he lost his power.

We can't put him back into a coma.

You're right.

So what if he can't smell?

He has other skills too.

Okay? Well… I'm sure he can do something else.

-Let's go. -Okay.

No, I'll go alone this time.

He seemed a bit uncomfortable to have us all there last time.

Let's go, Mun.

What?

You can't drive.

Everything will work out since we have a new member.

Everyone in this photo will be alive until the end.

No.

Don't look back.

I was bound to die anyway.

I should spend the time I have left lying in peace

and then dying quietly.

It's the best for everyone.

Hey!

The persimmons have ripened well.

If you're not busy, take them and some makgeolli to the village head.

Did you hear me?

That little…

PLAQUE OF APPRECIATION

Father.

Let me ask you one last time.

My answer won't change no matter what.

You really won't sell the site?

Stop making me repeat myself!

That will never happen.

Don't ever come back if you're going to talk such nonsense.

What are you doing?

Do you think doing this crap will make me sell our family's gravesite?

Put the knife down. Put it down!

No!

You need to sell it for my sake!

If not…

What's wrong with you?

-You can die for my sake. -What are you doing?

Are you home, sir? I brought some persimmons…

Sir!

Sir, are you okay?

Seong-sik, what have you done?

Are you crazy?

I pity you, Jeok-bong.

Come on.

He needs to die too.

An evil spirit?

How did you become

an evil spirit?

Seong-sik.

Seong-sik!

What's going on, Jeok-bong?

What's happening?

Seong-sik!

Jeok-bong.

What's going on?

Why are you doing this?

Get away from me! Seong-sik!

-No, Seong-sik! Stop it! -Let go of me.

Seong-sik! Stop!

Seong-sik!

No!

Seong-sik!

Don't go!

I told you not to do anything.

Seong-sik…

Seong-sik!

Jeok-bong, that dimwit.

How could he forget the makgeolli?

Goodness, sir!

That little…

Dad.

Dad…

Jong-guk!

Jong-guk!

Ha-na.

Ha-na!

Oh, no. Please wake up.

We're almost there. We need to hurry.

Does Jeok-bong attract evil spirits or something?

Help me.

That's why I told you

not to try…

too hard.

Jong-guk!

Jong-guk!

Jong-guk, wake up!

Jong-guk!

You won't be lonely, Father.

Mr. Na and Jeok-bong will accompany you into the afterlife.

What?

What are you doing?

It's back.

That lovely smell is back!

That means I'm once again…

a Counter.

Nice.

Nice, Jeok-bong.

Who are you? Are you really that fool Jeok-bong?

I'm no longer the fool I used to be.

Okay?

-More! -More!

As a Counter,

I will make sure you pay for being an awful son.

Mun, his father.

Are you okay?

-Not bad. -Are you okay?

Thank goodness.

Sir. Are you all right?

Sir. Are you okay?

Help me!

Jeok-bong.

Sir.

You're dreaming right now. You can go back to sleep.

All that dung…

Nice. That's right.

He's strong too.

His moves are old-fashioned.

He's much better than Mo-tak.

Here comes my finisher!

-Na Jeok-bong! -Na Jeok-bong!

-Na Jeok-bong! -Na Jeok-bong!

My goodness, Jeok-bong!

You were terrific! Come on.

-You were the best! -What?

When did you get here?

We saw everything.

Did you? How embarrassing.

Right.

He and I…

I mean, this evil spirit--

-Be quiet. -Right. I got my smell back.

Don't hit my nose!

Come on.

You caught that evil spirit. So you should summon it.

What?

Summon?

Do you think I can do it?

Okay. Put his hand on his chest.

Like this?

And then, put your right hand on top.

Jeok-bong.

See you later.

This was your first summon, Jeok-bong.

What will happen to that evil spirit now?

It was sent to the eternal prison.

It's all thanks to you.

Jong-guk, you see…

It was a bit dangerous back there.

But I was just trying to do my best.

You must be very upset with me.

I'm not upset.

I'm just touched.

What?

Thank you, my big brother.

What? Hold on.

I'm older than you?

I'm actually 21 years old.

I should've told you sooner.

I'm sorry.

You were

totally incredible today,

my big brother!

I see.

You're 21?

Yes!

Goodness!

Why didn't you tell me? I thought you were older than me.

Don't cry.

Did I look cool?

Yes, you were!

All right. Don't cry now.

Don't touch it.

All right.

You look neat and dandy like a bachelor.

You could get married again.

Is that so?

You should've shaved sooner.

It's been ages since I last shaved.

You look clean.

-Do I look good? -Yes.

What's this?

Open it.

Your shoes were pretty worn out.

Do you like them?

But you don't have any money.

I have enough to buy my son a pair of shoes.

You're the most important to me.

Nothing comes before you do.

Also…

I've never wished for someone else as a son.

I admit I was envious at times.

But no parent in this world

would trade their child for another.

That's a fact.

Dad.

I'll go back to my company.

I'll do as you wish.

I'll go back…

and save the world.

Jeez.

Sure, go save the world.

And when you have the time, find yourself a wife too.

Do whatever you want, you brat.

Jeez.

Thank you.

Unbelievable.

I'm glad Jeok-bong's power has returned.

Plus,

it seems like he's become a true Counter now.

He'll never forget

his first summon.

My heart still races whenever I think back to mine.

So that makes you a veteran Counter now, right?

Now that Jeok-bong's back,

we'll find those evil spirits, right?

I wonder where they're hiding.

They're probably where their desires have led them to.

After all, it's their nature.

There is something I do know for sure.

It's that they're after me

and my power.

And I know

they'll never give up.

You remember that woman?

The woman we ran into at the elevator with Mr. Park.

"Please don't kill me."

What about it?

Among the memories of that bitch from the reeds,

that woman was there.

What do you mean?

That bitch from the reeds and the guy you're after

bawled their eyes out at the hospital when she died.

Are you saying they know each other?

Probably more than that.

More interestingly…

HUSBAND OF COURT MURDER VICTIM FAILS ATTEMPT AT REVENGE

Intriguing, right?

He has no idea who killed his wife.

30-YEAR-OLD MAN ARRESTED AFTER ATTEMPTING REVENGE

ON WIFE'S MURDERER

You think killing people is a game?

Do you know what you've done?

Do you know what kind of people you destroyed?

It's finally here.

Your day in court.

How are you feeling?

I wonder what went through her mind.

Mr. Ma.

Yes?

The prosecution will emphasize that it was premeditated.

You stole the fire truck and found out the escort vehicle's route.

It's not a good look.

I'm talking about your wife.

Bam, bam, bam! What went through her mind while she was being stabbed?

Shut up.

-I'm sorry. -Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

No one was there to help her.

She covered her stomach with all her might to protect her unborn baby.

Meanwhile, her hands were torn to shreds.

It's best to avoid any questions that may put you at a disadvantage.

Say "I don't remember" if it's difficult to answer.

Or just look at me.

Okay?

Okay.

But now,

even her own husband who she trusted is giving up on her?

Were you this much of a coward?

Ma Ju-seok!

You haven't done anything!

All right, then.

Are you okay?

Yes.

I'm okay.

All right.

"Yes, I will tell you as it is."

No. "Let me tell you what happened."

That's not it either.

"Are you…" Why am I asking a question?

Just relax and tell them what happened.

There's no need to be so tense.

Don't detectives frequent the court often?

I can't just tell it as it is.

The emotions.

I need to deliver those emotions well.

I need to show them…

how heartbroken Mr. Ma was.

These emotions need to be felt by the judge too.

Don't you agree?

I hired our nation's top attorney for him,

so don't worry too much.

You just need to answer

the judge's questions honestly.

Yes, sir.

-Shall we go? -Right now?

Okay.

Mun is going to pick up Mr. Ma's mother before heading over.

All right.

Are you sure you two don't have to come?

I'll only end up crying.

-You can go. -Okay.

Jeok-bong will be arriving today.

So we'll look for the evil spirits once you return.

Okay.

-We'll be back. -Be calm.

I'm so nervous.

Come on.

-I'll do my best. -Bye.

-Mo-tak. -Yes?

Relax.

Goodness, you didn't have to pick me up.

I could've just taken the subway.

I wanted to escort you.

By the way,

this…

What's all this?

They're photos I had at home.

Some were sent to me.

Someone told me submitting these pictures and a petition would help his case.

But I'm worried doing such a thing

would only backfire on us.

Do you think it'll be okay?

Of course.

These will help him greatly if the court decides to accept them.

Every one of these

is precious.

Let's go.

Okay.

COURT

He'll be okay.

Don't worry, ma'am.

Thank you.

The trial for case number 2025-347 will now begin.

He was looking at the victim

and crying.

He was crying.

Did he look dangerous?

No.

It didn't look like he was going to kill him at all.

Why do you think so?

Because he asked, "How could someone kill another person?"

He asked how someone could do that.

He didn't resist his arrest,

and he kept asking the same question.

"How could they kill another human being?"

Would the defendant like to address the court?

You've been doing very well.

Just tell them

you regret everything and you're full of remorse.

That's it.

Right now,

I regret everything.

Also,

I'm full of remorse.

If only I could turn back time…

and go back

to that same moment…

What is…

wrong with him?

Then, I'd kill him.

No matter what.

Mr. Ma, what are you doing?

Mr. Ma.

Your Honor, my client only said that

because he's still mentally unfit from the loss of his wife.

I'd like to withdraw his words.

The defendant's statement and his attorney's opinion seem to differ.

Could the defendant discuss

with his attorney and give his statement again?

THE UNCANNY COUNTER 2

You know very well

this isn't what Ms. Lee would've wanted.

Min-ji is gone now.

He must've gone insane after his wife and baby died.

If Ma Ju-seok accepts the power,

he'll be a very special one.

Straight ahead.

They're finally here.

You'd be very happy to see them.

Who do you think killed your wife?

What are you getting at?

That guy, So Mun…

How will he look once he sees that his savior has become the devil?

Subtitle translation by: Soo-ji Kim