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BAD GUYS

BAD GUYS

Who are you guys?

You people...

Why do you keep following me?

Did Mr. Kim send you? Did he?

I told you. I have no money. What do you want from me?

Remember me?

You're...

This is new.

I've never met anyone who asked to be tailed.

I'll record everything.

We'll find out...

if you're really murdering people or not.

Too late, don't you think? It's been two years.

I don't have to tell you

why I'm here, right?

You want to see what I recorded to find out if you really killed people?

I did witness everything while tailing you back then.

No one knows you better than I do.

You don't know what I know.

So?

What did you see?

I don't know how you'll take this.

But you are a murderer, Lee Jung-moon.

It is true that you killed all those people.

And you are the Hwayeon-dong serial killer.

It was all you, Lee Jung-moon.

At first, I didn't think you did it either.

I mean...

What kind of serial killer hires someone to record his killings?

So I told myself, "He's clearly a lunatic."

"I should just play along and make some money."

That was the thought I had when I started tailing you.

It's so good.

-For real. -Come on. No way.

What's he doing?

As to why you picked those people and why you killed them,

don't ask me stuff like that.

All I did was collect evidence as per our contract,

so I don't know. Frankly, I didn't even want to know.

If I got too involved, and if things went south,

then I'd be screwed, you know?

I'm a wimp. I'm too scared to even kill a cockroach.

CASE FILE: LEE JUNG-MOON

2 A.M. HWAYEON-DONG 123-89 GANGSEO, SEOUL

Every Tuesday, you'd leave home at around 8 p.m.

Then you'd pick your target and quietly follow her.

When she got home,

you followed her in as if you lived there too.

Then exactly an hour later, I saw you leaving that house.

And without exception, everyone you followed ended up...

You killed six people like that. Six innocent lives.

So how do you feel? I bet your heart is racing now.

Did you see me do it?

Me killing them.

Why would I see that?

I told you. I don't want any trouble.

You saw me follow those people,

and they were found dead.

So you think I killed them?

That's not enough evidence.

If you didn't kill them...

Why did you go back there?

Why did you go back to the crime scene every single time?

And the last girl you killed.

The high school girl. The daughter of the lead detective on the case.

Remember her?

What about her?

Even the day she died, you were in front of her house.

That night...

You psycho.

What is it?

That night, you were really scary.

I was so scared that I almost wet my pants.

What is it that you saw?

Be honest.

This was all part of your plan, wasn't it?

What did you see?

Just say it.

To play dumb and say you had no recollection of it when you got caught,

you deliberately approached me

and asked me to record your every move. It was all an act!

You bastard...

So what did you see?

I was a fool for believing a psycho like you. I was an idiot.

I shouldn't have taken on the job no matter how desperate I was for money.

You see, I was so terrified that I shut down my business and...

What did you see in front of her place?

You smirked.

You...

You smirked

at me.

You said this with a smirk on your face.

"I killed her."

"It was me."

"I killed her."

SHADOW OF TRUTH

EPISODE 8

You murdered those people

and even tried to kill me.

It was all you!

You killed your parents, didn't you?

You killed them and you're acting like you don't remember.

Whose car is this?

What was I doing in this car?

Maybe this car belonged to your friend or accomplice?

Why do you think that?

Every time you showed up in this car,

you killed someone.

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The high school girl. The daughter of the lead detective in the case.

Even the day she died, you were in front of her house.

Anyway, don't be home late.

I'm making spicy sausage stew, your favorite.

Really? What's gotten into you, Captain Oh?

You'll cook for your daughter?

I guess you're sad that I'm leaving soon.

Let's eat.

Hey, sweetheart. Are you screening my calls or what?

Come home soon. You have an early morning flight.

Something's come up, so I have to step out.

Go ahead and eat when you get home.

I made spicy sausage stew.

I'll be back soon.

The M.O. is identical.

Then why did he kill her outside?

That bastard kills his victims in their homes.

So why was Ji-yeon...

She was killed in her home too.

Then why was Ji-yeon...

Why was she...

Why was she found outside?

That I don't know.

You see,

my daughter, Ji-yeon...

She never got to eat the dinner I made for her.

I'm a terrible father.

Before losing my daughter like that...

Before my one and only daughter followed her mother to heaven...

She never got to eat the first meal I ever cooked for her.

I can't forgive myself.

This is the only way.

That bastard who killed Ji-yeon.

I will catch that scumbag and kill him with my own hands.

Then I'll kneel before Ji-yeon...

I'll beg on my knees.

I'll apologize to her for being a terrible father

and beg her to please understand

and forgive me.

I will...

beg her for forgiveness.

My dear Ji-yeon...

Lee Jung-moon. What's your deal?

I heard one of you went AWOL.

Why did you leave?

What are you doing here?

I asked you why you left.

Why did you leave without permission? You haven't fully recovered.

The incident three years ago messed us up.

Both you and me.

"I can get away with anything."

"Whatever I do, I'll be let off after a psychiatric assessment."

"Why?"

"Because I'm a psychopath."

That's what you think.

Am I wrong?

Are you done talking?

My apologies. I should've kept you in the loop.

It's okay. When you work on the front line,

you often need to just get things done.

Don't worry about it.

But still...

Seriously, it's fine. Don't worry about it, okay?

Go back to the hospital. I have to take care of something.

What is it? Did you want to talk?

I want to ask you something.

So what is it?

You said you wanted to ask me something. Ask away.

How do you and Jung-moon know each other?

Oh, that...

The way you talked to him last time and even just now...

You seem to know a lot about him.

I was the lead prosecutor on his case.

You mean, the Hwayeon-dong serial murder case?

No, I met him before that.

I worked on his first murder case.

His first murder?

So even before the serial murders...

It was three years ago when he was an ordinary grad student.

There was an incident that woke up the psychopath in him.

It happened on September 19, 2011.

Hey, I don't think there's anything over here.

Same here. Let's go.

Why did you pick my place?

Why my home of all places?

Why?

Hold on.

Even if Jung-moon killed those burglars,

that was him acting in self-defense.

Yes, that's right.

An act performed to prevent impending and unjust infringement

of one's or another person's legal interest.

The detectives thought that too, until they saw the crime scene.

Article 21.2 of the Criminal Code states that if the harm done in one's defense

is considered excessive compared to the perceived threat,

self-defense is not justified.

An extreme counterattack.

Excessive use of force.

Lee Jung-moon fit the bill perfectly.

So the case was assigned to me.

And? What did you do?

Long story short, I rejected the warrant and released him.

For what reason?

Who can think rationally

after witnessing their parents' murder? That was one reason.

And most importantly, he was in need of psychiatric treatment.

PCL-R RESULTS LEE JUNG-MOON

You're a psychopath, Lee Jung-moon.

A psychopath killer as a mere psychiatric patient?

That's an interesting take. Don't tell me you still think that.

Well...

I let him off, thinking he needed treatment.

But he committed the Hwayeon-dong murders.

Yes, you're right.

That's why I resigned when the Hwayeon-dong case occurred.

And I feel responsible.

Which is why I cannot repeat the same mistake.

What do you mean by that?

Why do you think I joined the team?

One second.

Yoo Mi-young speaking.

What did you say?

When did you get here?

Jung-moon.

Let me ask you something.

When you were killing the burglars who murdered your parents,

how did you feel?

Were you happy?

Sad?

Or were you disheartened?

I still don't know what it's like, but you do.

Tell me.

How did you feel when you killed those scumbags?

When my daughter Ji-yeon died,

I let myself go and didn't care at first.

I mean, my daughter died. I didn't think I deserved to eat or sleep

let alone turn on the fan or the heater when it was too hot or cold.

I just kept cluttering my mind with such useless thoughts

and didn't eat or sleep.

I was a complete wreck and I couldn't snap out of it.

What a moron.

But after some time had passed,

I noticed I was trying to take care of myself.

I ate three meals a day,

kept a regular sleep schedule,

washed my hair, shaved, and even exercised when I had time.

I turned on the fan when it was too hot and the heater on cold days.

Suddenly,

I realized I was living like that.

Why do you think

I suddenly changed like that?

Why?

There's only one reason.

When I finally meet the bastard who killed my daughter,

I cannot let him beat me.

If I'm weak, I can't avenge my daughter's death.

You think I did it?

Do you think

I killed your daughter?

Do you still believe that you're innocent?

What's your take on it, Oh Gu-tak?

I was hoping...

Damn it. I'm not sure.

Same here.

I was hoping I didn't do it,

but I'm not sure anymore.

Why did you come to see me?

Why did you visit me

and tell me about Yoo-jin?

Why would I feel bad?

The lead detective on my case

told me

that you felt bad for me.

Remember what I asked you?

I said, whenever I see you,

I wonder the same thing.

What are you thinking?

What do you want from me?

The truth? Or someone to blame?

If you want the truth,

help me one last time.

If you just want to blame me,

go ahead

and pull the trigger.

Kill me right now.

What if the truth only leads to more resentment?

Then what will you do?

I'll do as you wish.

Look into this car.

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This is your last chance.

He's not even asking what it's about.

Please don't kill me...

Why do you girls always say that?

I'm going to kill you.

The cause of death?

It's suicide.

Suicide?

-Are you sure? -Sorry?

A suicidal hanging normally leaves a V-shaped ligature mark.

How come his is U-shaped?

This means he was strangled with a rope or cord from behind.

The wound on the neck and the broken fingernails

are clear signs of a violent struggle.

It's an obvious homicide. And what? Suicide?

Are you kidding me?

Proceed with an autopsy.

I was not told to do that.

Excuse me?

I was not told that an autopsy would be necessary.

I just told you, so you may proceed with it.

He has no family or friends. Not even a single relative.

I was ordered to just cremate him

and scatter his ashes in a river somewhere,

so that's what I'll do.

Put him back in.

Hey.

Who gave such an order?

Someone you can't even dare to look at. That's where it came from.

Don't you dare look up to find out who it is.

Just keep your eyes glued to the ground.

If you raise your head, it won't be pretty,

Senior Inspector Yoo Mi-young.

MORGUE

What's the cause?

I think I can tell what's going on from that look on your face.

Commissioner Nam is a good man.

He's the first commissioner who's not a police academy grad.

That alone is admirable.

But he can be reckless sometimes. This case is a good example.

How do you expect me to react to that?

Remember what I asked you earlier?

Why do you think I joined your team?

To prosecute the cases that the team solves?

I didn't think you'd be this naive.

Come on. Think about it.

That's something you only see in movies. Do you really think that's why I'm here?

Then what is it? What's the reason you joined our team?

The reason is simple.

I'm here to disband your team.

You can make the team come under fire by exposing it or quietly ditching it.

That's up to you.

Here's what I can offer though.

Get the team disbanded

and I'll be your golden ticket.

You have no reason to be torn. Just think of it this way.

Park Woong-chul, Jung Tae-su, Lee Jung-moon.

Commissioner Nam and Captain Oh as well.

They're all like nuclear bombs.

Sure, nuclear bombs can prevent war. But they could also cause a war.

Why are you telling me all this?

Don't hold on to a rotten rope that's bound to break.

Why don't you come work with me?

Well, the choice is yours.

Senior Inspector Yoo.

The day before that man died, he had a visitor.

Is it wrong that I paid him a visit?

No.

It's just that the next day, he died by suicide.

He smiled.

He kept smirking at me.

Everyone says it's difficult to forgive.

But I wanted to forgive him.

Like a real man should, you know?

I wanted to talk to him man-to-man

and tell him this.

"Repent for the rest of your life in jail."

"Then I'll stop resenting you."

I wanted to say that to him.

But do you know what he said?

This was what he said as soon as he saw me.

"I've been working out. I'll see you when I get out."

"Make sure you stay alive until then."

That's what he said.

Here.

Come on. It's from your master.

There's something I'd like to ask you.

Let me pour you one first.

No, I'll go first.

I'd prefer that.

Go ahead.

Why did you want me on the Special Crime Investigation Team?

You're smart and ambitious. That's why.

By that, what exactly do you mean?

The smart ones can't see the world outside their bubbles.

They live in a world where everything's within their reach

as long as they make some effort,

so they know nothing about the real world

where ordinary people live in.

And the ambitious ones don't care about others.

They're always so busy trying to fulfill their ambitions

that they don't care to pay attention to what others might want or need.

They don't want to know. They're incapable of noticing such things.

That's what I've learned.

I live in my own bubble

and don't care about others?

That's why you chose me?

Why? Is that a bad thing?

It's not.

You can learn while working under me.

Be patient and learn things step by step.

Then later on, you can wear a few more stars on your shoulders.

No. It's not about that, sir.

It's really not...

My apologies, sir.

Because the residents trust Gangseo Police and sympathize with us,

they ask us a lot of questions.

Cultivate your strengths

and let them shine especially when doing fieldwork.

Furthermore, we will build and earn public trust

-by upholding principles. -This is ridiculous.

-Goodness. -Sympathy and trust!

We will strive to eradicate the four social evils

and win our residents' unbending trust and sympathy.

Park Chang-joon!

Chang-joon! Where are you?

I don't see your ugly pasty face.

Your big brother is here!

Hey, Chang-joon!

May we help you?

I'm here to find someone, so don't mind me. Please continue.

"Sympathy and trust."

Chang-joon.

What? What is it?

There you are, Chang-joon! I'm here to see you.

Come out for a minute.

So you want me to find out who owns this car?

That's why you caused a scene in there earlier?

Come on. You didn't want to be there anyway.

All that bull about sympathy and trust...

They don't even reimburse our meal expenses.

You crazy clown.

I thought you got eaten alive or something. Goodness.

Give me a moment.

VEHICLE REGISTRATION CHA JIN-MAN

It's Cha Jin-man's car.

Do you know him?

Not well, but I know that he's an on-call scooper.

-On-call scooper? -That's right.

Why are you looking for this guy? Is he in trouble?

Hey, print that out for me. Hurry.

Here you go.

-Thanks. I owe you a drink. -Hey, wait!

What?

Well, it's just that...

I'm busy. Just say it.

I'm sorry I never once called you.

No, it's the other way around. I didn't call you

because you remind me of Ji-yeon.

Gu-tak.

Look at this place.

Nothing has changed in this office in the past two years.

Even that plant and the couch over there.

You should redecorate your office.

It looks so messy.

Anyway, I'm off.

Senior Inspector Yoo will know that I'm gone.

Put your leg up.

I will not bend down, so just put your leg up.

The car you were in was a scooper.

You call them and they scoop you up.

They're basically unlicensed, illegal taxis.

The owner is Cha Jin-man. He's had the car for four years,

so it's got to be the same guy.

When you meet him later, see if he's the guy from three years ago.

Where can I meet him?

I told you. He's on call around the clock.

I called him, so he'll come if he wants the money.

-Hello. You called, right? -You're exactly on time.

We have to go to Yongsan.

How long do you think it'll take?

Take care!

Well, it's before the evening rush hour, so it'll be quick. This way.

Hop in.

What's wrong? Do you not feel well?

You don't look so well.

What? Oh, it's nothing.

What? Did you see something you shouldn't have?

Cha Jin-man.

You know me, right?

Please don't kill me.

If I tell you... Please!

All I did was drive around the Hwayeon-dong area with you in my car.

I don't know anything.

Dr. Kim ordered me to do it.

Dr. Kim?

Yes.

Who is this person?

It was about three years ago.

They said they'd triple my pay if I only took their calls.

-Calls for what? -I was told to pick him up

and go to Hwayeon-dong after his appointments.

Sometimes, Yeomcheong-dong and Sinho-dong too.

And?

-What did I do? -The destination was different each time,

but you always knew where to get off.

I just dropped you off where you wanted to get off. That's all.

Since I finished that job,

I've never once spoken with that person. I swear.

Where is that clinic?

It's near Guro.

I still remember exactly where it is.

What was he treated for? What kind of clinic was it?

A psychiatric clinic?

What the heck?

So? Do you remember anything?

Let's go inside and find out.

Hello.

Do you have an appointment?

Do you have an appointment?

Oh, it's been a while.

Is the doctor here?

Sorry? Yes.

Stay focused.

Don't do anything rash.

I wasn't here alone.

What?

Someone was...

accompanying me.

Do you remember who it was?

May I help you?

How long have you been working here?

Why do you ask?

I want to make this quick, so please answer my question.

How long has it been?

Just under two years.

Then do you happen to know the person who used to run this clinic before you?

You mean, Dr. Kim Dong-ho?

We have a bit of an emergency.

Do you know where we could find him?

Senior inspector at your age. It's impressive.

Can you handle the weight of your responsibility?

Stay strong and persevere.

Then you and I are in this together.

If I live, you'll live too.

And if I die...

Do you understand?

YOO MI-YOUNG

Hey, Mi-young.

Sir, you said this to me the other day.

"Even if a dog bites its master, the master won't die."

This is what I'd like to say.

If the dog runs away,

it'll probably meet a new master.

And like you said,

it'll quickly charm the new master if it just wags its tail a little.

Are you saying...

But what about the old master?

He'll be sad

because he no longer has a dog that will wag its tail in front of him.

Thank you for everything, Commissioner Nam Gu-hyun.

PROSECUTOR OH JAE-WON

Hello, Prosecutor Oh.

Is the offer still on the table?

Are you ready to snag the golden ticket?

Yes, of course.

On one condition though.

You'll have to run with me, instead of leaving it to me.

You don't want to bear full responsibility?

I'm asking you to be my running mate.

Tighten your shoelaces because I won't turn around even if you fall.

Our plan is nothing difficult.

I'd describe it as breaking a rock with drops of rain.

You see, it'd take a while if it were a sturdy rock.

But if it were a cracked one like your team

or a weathered rock covered in moss, then it'd be a different story.

One drop of water could be enough to crack it.

Hey, what's up?

So when I meet Park Woong-chul, what do you want me to ask him?

Obviously, you'll ask him who ordered the hit on Lee Jung-moon.

Did you think I didn't know?

There's no such thing as a secret, although they probably believe otherwise.

Both Park and Jung were ordered to kill Lee Jung-moon.

Am I wrong?

Who ordered Du-kwang to kill Jung-moon?

How would I know?

I'm curious too.

Try to remember what you heard.

Was there anything he said in passing that could be connected to it?

This was what he said the first time I saw him again.

"There's this man I know."

His kid was a victim of Lee Jung-moon.

What does finding the person who wants Lee dead

have to do with getting the team disbanded?

That is the biggest crack.

Once we find out who ordered the hit on Lee,

the team will be dissolved.

I was actually approached to kill him two years ago.

What do you mean?

It was two years ago

which was...

when Jung-moon and I were both doing time in Cheongsong Penitentiary.

Even back then, someone tried to get him killed.

Through me.

Do you know who was behind it?

No.

That I don't know. But I know the deliveryman.

Park Jun-cheol.

Two years ago, you were approached to kill this man.

And you contacted Jung Tae-su,

who was doing time in the same penitentiary.

Correct?

Who was it?

Who was the person who asked you to kill Lee Jung-moon back then?

Yes, Prosecutor Oh.

According to Lee Du-kwang and Park Jun-cheol,

it was probably a family member of one of the Hwayeon-dong victims.

That person said

he was the father of a girl Lee Jung-moon killed.

And that he must kill Lee Jung-moon for his daughter's sake.

We'll need the Hwayeon-dong case file from the precinct.

Will they hand it over?

If they don't, we'll make them.

I'll take care of that.

What brings you by, at this hour?

I need your help with something, Prosecutor Bae.

What is it? I'll do anything for you.

Investigate Gangseo Police's Violent Crimes Unit as soon as possible.

On what grounds?

I don't want to butt heads with the police.

Come on.

Bribery, embezzlement. Must I go on? There's a lot to choose from.

Who are you after?

Oh Gu-tak.

What are you doing?

We're taking everything related to the cases

that Oh Gu-tak worked on or was involved in any way.

Comb through every nook and cranny. Don't miss anything.

Move it!

-Yes, sir! -Yes, sir!

Detective Park Chang-joon?

-Yes. -You and Oh Gu-tak were partners

until he got suspended, right?

Yes. What about it?

You'll have to come with us. Let's have a chat.

-Hey! -Yes, sir.

Hands off. Let go!

Prosecutor Bae.

I see. Well done.

All right. Thanks.

Is it this house?

I think so.

A doctor suddenly quit his successful career for no reason

and is living in hiding in the boondocks?

Something's definitely fishy.

Hello?

Is anybody home?

Mr. Kim Dong-ho!

Is no one here?

TREATMENT ROOM

PSYCHIATRIST KIM DONG-HO

Jung-moon.

Do you remember Kim Dong-ho's face?

Take it. It'll help you relax.

Who are you guys?

Lee Jung-moon?

Kim Dong-ho?

Hey!

Kim Dong-ho! Stop right there!

What the heck did you do

that you had to dash off like that?

You scumbag.

Jung-moon, you haven't fully recovered yet so stand aside.

Why did you follow me that day?

Jung-moon, you little...

You thought I didn't know?

How long have you been watching me?

Oh Gu-tak.

I can't trust you anymore.

Keep playing the blame game.

I will...

uncover the truth.

Rompun.

It's an anesthetic.

Lee Jung-moon, I knew you'd come find me.

I knew it all along.

I knew...

you'd come. I knew it.

LEE JUNG-MOON

The person you're trying to reach is unavailable.

You're here.

The person who killed your daughter was Jung-moon, wasn't it?

I must say, you're really something.

How could you get him out and have him join the team?

I know everything now.

Your daughter was the last victim of the Hwayeon-dong case.

HWAYEON-DONG CASE OH GU-TAK

And I know what you did to Jung-moon.

Woong-chul, Tae-su, Jung-moon.

I know why you got the three of them out

and how their pasts

intertwine with yours.

I know everything now.

But let me ask you one thing, Captain Oh.

The past is past. The present is what matters.

The person who contacted Lee Du-kwang and ordered him

to get Woong-chul to kill Jung-moon.

Get rid of Lee Jung-moon.

The person who approached Kim Do-sik

in an attempt to get Tae-su to take out Jung-moon.

The plan was to get either Woong-chul or Tae-su

to kill Jung-moon. But when the plan failed,

this person gave orders to get rid of Woong-chul and Tae-su as well

after killing Jung-moon.

If you refuse to take on the job,

then you're out as well.

The person behind all the unsavory events that we had to deal with recently.

Are you...

that person, Captain Oh?

Answer me.

Oh Gu-tak.

Were you the one behind it?

Answer me at once.

Oh Gu-tak.

Was it you?

Translated by Liya Choi