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WALKING ON THIN ICE

DRUG USE ISN’T JUST A MERE DEVIATION BUT A SERIOUS CRIME

A SINGLE WRONG CHOICE CAN DESTROY

AN INDIVIDUAL, A FAMILY, AND SOCIETY AS A WHOLE

From the beginning through to now,

it may all have been predestined.

Then versus now...

Which one's worse?

One thing's very clear.

Compared to back then,

it's so much easier now.

EPISODE 1

It was announced that full or partial restrictions

will be in place from 6 am to 11 am,

and citizens are requested to cooperate.

Darling, are you done washing?

With reports of cryptocurrency investment fraud continuing daily,

authorities urged the public to be cautious when investing.

Take a seat. Let's eat.

Are you taking cooking classes?

Your Dad's been losing weight, okay? He looks like a walking stick.

Will you cook the same if I lose weight?

- Sure, but you never lose weight. - Whatever.

Bon appétit.

You barely slept, right?

You kept tossing and turning. Look how pale you are.

- You're worrying me. - I'm fine.

The bank people must think you keep Dad up all night.

What? I'm fifteen. It's a joke, okay?

Unbelievable.

Eat up. We'll talk when you get taller.

- You can have mine, beloved father. - No chance.

This is way too much.

Bye, Mom.

Sua, hold on a second.

I didn't do makeup.

Schools aren't that strict anymore.

And there...

Alright, there we go.

All pretty now.

I love you.

- Yes, yes. I love you too. - Love you.

- I have to go now. - Okay, take care.

Hey, Sua!

- Bye bye! - Yeah!

Oh! Hey there, sweetie!

That's for you.

Hey, Sua!

How'd you recognize me so fast?

You're the only one who wears a knee-length skirt.

And you're the only one who rides a five-minute walk to school.

It's seven minutes.

Anyway, can't you shorten that skirt by just an inch?

I'll show you the best place to get it done.

Mom won't approve.

You're such a mama's girl.

What about you? You always obey your mom too.

I do it because I'm scared.

But you love your mom.

Everyone loves their mom.

No, I don't.

How can you say that?

Hey! Why aren't you answering the phone?

The cops are on us. Grab the cash and get out, now!

The Phantoms are on us too. We'll die if we get caught!

Wow, you're really something.

How can you be so accurate without measuring the scale?

Is it because you were a banker?

Anyone can do it after a month on the job.

Really? But I've been here six months...

Oh, by the way!

I heard your neighborhood's getting redeveloped. Congrats.

That only concerns real estate speculators.

It's got nothing to do with people like me.

Look, I don't need billions. My dream is to have a small place

to live with my family.

Wait, haven't you already achieved that?

You're living your dream.

OFF-SHAPE APPLES 15,900 WON FOR 3KG

Stupid cops! They almost ran him over!

Gosh, that was close.

You're done already, even without Donghyun?

So how many kilos in total?

Well, 39 bundles at 3kg each, so just under 120kg.

Amazing, you're a human calculator.

- And the order? - Already done.

Mister, we have a delivery. 20kg of cabbage to Daepo Restaurant.

- 20kg? Got it. - Yes.

Oh, I put your takeaway at the counter.

Aw, thank you!

Hey, crackheads!

Hurry up, quick!

Hey, stop-stop. Put it down, put it down.

Stay away, bastard!

No, you don't.

Enough running already.

Stay put.

Alright, alright, alright.

Damn, what a pain.

Mr. Crackhead, you have the right to remain silent.

You may hire a lawyer,

and anything you say can be used against you in court.

College students?

Do your parents know?

That their kids wish to become drug lords?

How dare you

show up here

to buy stolen drugs?

Huh?

Damn, where is it?

Check outside too.

- Detective. - Yeah.

From now on, just stay in the office, okay?

You screw up every time!

If it wasn't for him, we would've lost them all.

Forget it, alright?

You even quit med school because blood scared you.

Sir, the money is right here.

- Sir. - What?

They don't have any drugs.

Bastards, where's the drug bag?

Shit. These bastards are driving me crazy.

Give me a break, you Phantom bastards!

Junhyun, get closer.

Where the hell is he going?

- Stop the car! - Shut your damn mouth!

You fucking traitor! Stop right now!

Where are you going, bitch?

- Stop the car! Stop, you bastard! - Screw you, damn Phantoms!

Kim Bongnam, that bastard!

Junhyun...

Time to fuck off.

Argh, seriously?

No, fuck! Fuck! Fuck!

Hey, hey! Get your ass out!

Fine, I'll give it back. Here, here.

Get out!

Get the fuck out!

- Just smash it. - Smash everything!

Alright, alright. Here.

Enough, enough, enough!

Shit. Put that down. Hey, hey!

- Catch him! - Stop, Bongnam!

- Stop that thief! - The bag! Get the bag!

You're dead meat, bitch!

Stop right there!

Stop right there! I said stop!

Shut the fuck up!

Hand over the bag!

What's causing the recent surge in drug crimes among people?

Today's guest is Lt. Song Jeongseon from the Seoul Police Drug Crimes Unit,

and we'll be talking about drug crimes among ordinary people.

Nearly 800 suspects were arrested just last month alone.

It has literally spread into our everyday surroundings.

What do you think is the cause?

Online distribution has become more active.

Drugs now have much easier access.

Anyone can search online and order drugs like food delivery...

SAERO GIRLS' MIDDLE SCHOOL

- Hi. - Good afternoon.

You girls came way too early again.

And your makeup keep getting thicker.

Put just as much effort into drawing, okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Ah, I thought I barely ate...

Honey, any antacids at home?

NOTICE OF FORCED SEIZURE OF MOVABLE ASSETS

What happened?

MORTGAGE LOAN

Crypto?

You even got a loan against the house?

How much?

Don't tell me you lost everything.

Say something!

I'm sorry.

Wha... What were you thinking?

Did I ever tell you to earn more money?

Have I ever nagged you for never being promoted?

Or for co-signing a friend's debt,

or helping your brother buy his house! Did I say anything?

I was okay with them because it's in your nature to help.

All I wanted was just this...

To protect what we already have. But how could you?

We're short on money for the additional deposit as it is.

But now, our house is going up for auction!

Where will we live then?

What about Sua?

Are you even her father?

Are you really my husband?

Eunsoo, Eunsoo!

For the first time, I actually regret marrying you.

2014 HAPPY BANK FALL OUTING

So that's why you ran away?

Today, I just couldn't bear to even look at him.

You'll let me sleep over, right?

Of course, I will.

Don't you dare go back in a few hours to make breakfast.

Gosh, what am I gonna do?

I have no idea...

I'll look into employee loans tomorrow.

You'll be able to get twenty million won.

Thanks.

Why did your husband do that?

He's not the type to invest recklessly.

I really don't get it.

Honey?

Sua?

Where did they go off to?

Mom, what's wrong?

Dad!

- Honey! - What should we do?

Honey!

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

The tumor has invaded the vessels around the pancreas.

Unfortunately, surgery won't be possible.

Things might have been better

if he started chemo when he was diagnosed last May.

- But at this point... - Last May?

Are you saying my husband knew?

Well, pancreatic cancer treatment is expensive and risky.

There are many patients who delay or don't tell their families.

Has he recently lost a lot of weight, looked yellow in the face,

or collapsed from stomach pain like today?

If it spreads to his liver or brain, there's virtually no hope.

He must be admitted right away and get treated.

Eunsoo, I checked the company loan status.

Your husband already took his at max.

He took it last summer, didn't you know?

Hello? Eunsoo?

Oh my God...

Why would you make breakfast in that condition?

You're driving me crazy here. Dear Lord...

Gosh...

I have to clean this up too?

PANCREATIC DUCTAL ADENOCARCINOMA

PANCREATIC CANCER, THE SECOND MOST EXPENSIVE CANCER

THE AVERAGE TREATMENT COST FOR PANCREATIC CANCER IS ABOUT 62 MILLION WON

MUCH OF IT ISN’T COVERED BY NATIONAL HEALTH INSURANCE

Abdominal CT, MRI, PET-CT, endoscopic ultrasound...

Metal stent procedure, and hemostatic

injections... That totals to 1,031,500 won.

There's a discount for severe cancer patients, right?

It's already been applied.

- Paying in installments? - Yes, six months.

I can give you your pay in advance, don't worry.

- Thank you - Hang in there.

I heard about Dojin, but my situation's tight too.

I know it's a lot to ask, but is there no way?

Sorry, I have a meeting to attend.

He has to start chemotherapy right away.

If you could help out your brother a little,

it would mean a lot. Just a little help...

Stay strong, Eunsoo. I'll find a way...

Yes, stay strong.

Seriously?

Only a million won?

Wow...

His brother is about to die, and his niece is about to become homeless!

They even took the entire family inheritance.

You also gave them tens of millions of won for their real estate purchase!

How can they be so shameless?

Hey! What about his school friends? Don't they owe him a lot?

Same story.

Wow... Those shameless bastards!

Hey, calm down.

I'm just so upset. That's why!

He started small and was doing well. So he got a loan to invest more.

To leave behind some money in case he died.

That's not an excuse.

I just need 200 million.

No more, no less. Just 200 mil.

I wish a bag of cash fell from the sky.

What's this?

Sorry, it's only a million won.

Your million is different from my brother-in-law's...

I wanted to give you more.

But my brother's gym went bankrupt, remember?

So you've been covering his living expenses?

Yeah, I hate blood ties.

But he got a job recently though. I was surprised.

But he's still a trash.

He wants me to work part-time in a kitchen.

And give him the money.

Hey...

Do they give salaries in advance?

It's a club. You're a mother, remember?

Come on, I can do anything for my family.

The auction will proceed within two weeks.

We'll inform you of the exact date and time later.

- Eat before you go. - I don't want breakfast.

Sua!

Sua!

Delivery!

Who is it?

Oh, you answered. I was about to leave this and go.

Great, it's best to eat while it's still hot.

- Leave. - Yup, have a good one.

Sorry, I forgot the pickled radish.

Fucking bastard.

You annoying shit...

Hey, Bongnam. Your phone's off, and you don't use credit cards. But for what?

You used a delivery app to order, dumbass.

Oh, you guys are cops!

Wait, hold on a sec.

Don't come near me! Stay away!

Stay away!

Ah, that tickles. That tickles!

Eat this!

Wow, it's so damn high!

Hey, do you know who I am?

I'm Superman!

What a pain in the ass.

Ah, my leg's broken.

Bye, now.

Hey, Kim Bongnam!

Getting comfortable?

Gotcha!

Crazy bitch.

Stop!

Get him already!

DESIGNATED REDEVELOPMENT ZONE

My husband is Park Dojin. He should have cancer insurance.

I'm sorry, but he terminated it last fall

and already took the refund.

No, that can't be.

Never mind, I must've forgotten.

What about my life insurance?

Yes...

Would you like to cancel it?

Oh, no.

How much is the payout upon death again?

It shows as 100 million won.

100 million...

Ma'am? Ma'am?

Oh, sorry about that. I'll call you back, thanks.

Ouch...

Argh...

Ah, that hurts...

Is anyone there?

Anyone home?

What is this about?

JANG TAEGU

Police, we need your cooperation.

- Not up there? - We got nothing.

Did you search properly?

- Any signs? - No, nothing.

Split up and search.

You two go up there. You're with me.

What was the house address again?

33-gil? 34-gil?

Bongnam, get your head straight!

What's wrong?

That man sure walks like someone I know.

32-gil 55.32-gil 55. 32-gil 55.

32-gil 55, 32-gil 55...

Bongnam!

I'm sure there's a bigger bag somewhere...

Jump!

Eat this, you damn cop.

Bring it. I'll smash your head open.

There you are.

Stop following me already.

Strike!

Little rat.

Bongnam, let's go home.

Don't move! This is a real gun! Stay away!

- Calm down, man. - Stay away!

Catch me if you can.

- Quit it. - I'm Superman!

Hey, hey!

Is he... dead?

Sir... Sir?

- No drugs... - You shouldn't touch him.

Where are the drugs, you bastard!

Huh?

Where did this come from?

Around 5:30 pm today in the redevelopment zone at Haengbok-dong, Gwangnam...

By the way, this golf bag. Is it yours?

It was full of strange things.

Kim was a member of the Phantom drug trafficking gang.

Police said Phantom recently smuggled 10kg of meth from Southeast Asia...

- It's not mine. - Really? It's not Sua's either.

Then where did it come from?

Police succeeded in recovering the body.

- But they failed to obtain the meth... - Huh? Wait.

- which he had fled with. - Why?

Police are backtracking Kim's escape route for the meth bag.

This crystallized drug resembles ice, and thus is called 'Ice' or 'Crystal'.

It was recently smuggled in from Vietnam.

Based in clubs around Gwangnam,

the Phantom drug gang has recently grown rapidly.

Unlike the gangs of the past, they operated virtually and in small cells.

Their true identity is hidden, hence the name Phantom.

- It looks like a candy. - The cautiously operating gang

recently left behind a trail due to their gang member, Kim Bongnam.

The police got intel about 10kg of meth being smuggled in,

and surveilled Kim.

The 10kg of meth had come in from Vietnam a week ago.

A taxi driver reported on Kim for acting weird in the back seat

and being suspicious while carrying a heavy bag.

Kim used the subway and the bus from Seoul to Incheon...

I don't feel anything.

Don't overthink it. There's no drug in this neighborhood.

Police traced back the delivery app Kim used

and raided the motel where Kim was hiding.

After recklessly jumping off a building in an attempt to escape,

Kim eventually ended up dead.

- Kim betrayed the gang... - It looks the same!

and tried to steal the drugs with his acquaintances.

Holy! Are these actually real?

But how did it end up here?

Wait a second... Who brought it here?

Hold on, think.

while stealing drugs and running away.

We can see how deeply drugs have infiltrated our daily lives.

Trades by tossing happen in residential areas.

Calm down.

The ones doing the tossing are students, housewives,

and ordinary people who'll avoid suspicion.

Meanwhile, the Phantom drug trafficking gang...

- has earned over 200 million won a month. - 911, what's your emergency?

Hello?

Can you hear me? Hello?

200 million?

200 million every month?

With this?

Kang Eunsoo?

Kang Eunsoo?

Ah, yes.

You're here through Manager Baek? To work in the kitchen?

- Yes. - Damn.

You're unlucky. We already hired someone.

Are you okay with other work besides kitchen duty?

Yes, of course.

You'll see nasty things in club toilets. Try to ignore.

The Phantom drug trafficking gang has earned over 200 million won a month.

Have you all been on vacation or something?

- No, sir. - Were you lazing off?

No, sir.

How could you not find the bag with so many people?

It's messy as it is with the suspect dead.

If you don't find those drugs, I'll get screwed.

And that means all of you will get screwed too.

Hey, you're all gonna get ass-cramps.

Go door to door, stake out in clubs, or do whatever.

Don't sit there like idiots. You hear me?

Everyone, outside.

GWANGNAM POLICE STATION

ART TEACHER

Sua's mom speaking.

Sua hasn't been coming to class?

For a whole week? That can't be...

My daughter loves art class, more than anything else.

Yes, I'm aware of that.

I can tell apart between those who love art and those who're forced.

But why...

Is there something you know?

Well, I could be wrong...

SCHOOL WITHDRAWAL FORM

Are you okay?

Did you get burnt?

Sorry, I have to go. Thank you for calling me.

Quitting school?

You can't just quit school out of nowhere, okay?

If I go absent for three months, I can file a withdrawal.

What are you saying? It's already difficult as it is!

Exactly! Dad collapsed, and we're about to get kicked out.

How can I keep painting and go to school?

It's impossible.

Sua, it's not as bad as you think.

Mom will take care of it.

You're only fifteen. If you drop out now, what will you become later?

Yes, I'm fifteen.

Why do you keep treating me like I'm five?

The situation's not that bad? You'll take care of it?

Liar...

I can see and hear. Did you think I wouldn't know?

You've been borrowing money everywhere and even sold your wedding ring!

I'm not acting impulsively.

I thought a lot about this.

For now, I'll work part-time and help pay for Dad's treatment.

I can take the GED for school.

As for painting...

I don't need it anymore.

It's not like I'll die without it.

But Dad will die.

Dad will die without money.

Is that weed?

Wow, it has no scent.

It's like a cigarette. Where'd you get it?

James.

Oh, the new dealer you found?

How is he? Is he good-looking?

He's coming later. Wanna see him?

Yeah.

More than enough.

Let's see how cute this James is.

I saw the news. What happened?

Something came up.

I can't go into detail.

I need more time to get your stuff.

You already took my money for the new drugs. What the fuck?

I can't believe I even listened to you.

Enough. Let me speak to your boss.

Listen, I'll call you back as soon as I get it.

Hey! Hey!

BOSS

Yes, boss.

Damn idiots! How could they fuck up now?

We're almost out of stock...

James!

There you are.

Got anything on you?

I know you don't take checks.

It's an advanced payment for this weekend.

You know who's coming, right?

This amount won't cut it.

They're used to bigger stuff.

Don't worry. I'm always ready.

Great, come on. I'll introduce you to Sujin.

- The daughter of W Entertainment. - Sure.

James?

He only deals with VIPs. Why?

- Oh, he left something behind. - Okay, wait.

Look, he's over there.

Over there, with glasses.

Next to the rabbit.

- That's James, right? - Him?

Yeah, I think that's James.

We gave him painkillers, so he'll be fine.

Okay.

- How are you feeling? - It hurts.

Honey, I'm here...

HAPPINESS HOSPITAL

Honey.

Why are you here?

Hey, I just felt suffocated.

Needed some air.

But you can't be up there. Everyone got startled.

If you're feeling stuffy, should we go for a walk?

Let's go eat out.

- Will that be okay, Doctor? - Yes, of course. Anytime.

We can call Sua too. And have a family dinner.

You know...

I regret it too.

What?

I regret marrying you.

If it hadn't been me,

you could've lived more comfortably.

You could've been happier.

I thought I could make you and Sua...

live a really happy life.

Honey.

I never thought...

I'd end up like this.

I took everything away from you both.

No, that's not true.

Stop, don't talk like that. It's not true.

Eunsoo.

I'm sorry.

HAPPINESS HOSPITAL FUNERAL HALL

Uh, ma'am...

We understand you're shocked.

There's nothing I can say to comfort you.

But we need to know how you'd like to proceed.

No...

My husband is gone...

What should I do?

I need to go home.

Excuse me?

Ma'am?

Ma'am!

No!

Lift him up!

We're not losing the house.

And you're not dying.

I'll protect everything.

So just stay by my side.

Just stay alive.

If you die...

Me and Sua will...

We'll lose everything.

Sua.

Don't skip school.

You don't have to give up painting either.

I have a plan. I'll only take a few days.

I'm your mother.

Mothers can do anything.

Trust me, okay?

400,000 WON PER 0.5G. HOW MUCH?

100.

James?

What business does a cleaner have with me?

I can't wait forever. Your time's up.

Wait, hang on.

When is James coming, anyway?

He shows up when he wants, sells, and leaves.

None of his customers know about him apart from his name.

Really? What does he have to hide?

300 million?

In Gwangnam, everyone knows everyone.

Then suddenly, he appeared out of nowhere.

Sounds fishy. Can we trust him?

Everyone was skeptical at first.

He'll get you weed, ketamine, meth... Whatever you want.

Hold on a sec.

Plus, he plans his transactions perfectly, and has good manners.

I was wondering what you were up to.

Lady, did you go around eavesdropping?

Gwangnam is different from Hongdae or Itaewon. If you're rich and stylish,

they don't care about your age.

Many people are into older prostitutes. Like guys in their fifties.

What?

There are easier ways to earn money. Why be a cleaner, right?

What... are you doing?

Aren't you going to show me?

I need to check you out before I connect you.

Are you crazy?

Lady, stop pretending!

Nothing's free in this world, right?

No, I'm serious!

You fucking whore.

Come here!

Can we do the transaction tomorrow?

No, security has tightened cuz of Phantom. No shipments until next week.

Crazy bitch!

Damn, do you have a death wish or what?

Bitch, how dare you slap me?

Get up.

You piss me off.

Get up.

What a fucked up day.

Bitch, you need more beating.

- Wha..? - What are you doing?

I was just...

Payback?

No, no.

She hit me first.

How about we let a third party decide?

Like the cops, for example.

Chill, why go that far?

Exactly. Why go that far, right?

I told you not to cause trouble.

You're banned from coming up here.

Hand over the card key and fuck off.

Who do you think you are?

Wanna find out?

What is this?

Yours?

Is it gold or what?

You can report his ass for assault if you want.

No, I won't do that.

If you change your mind...

Uh, wait.

Thank... you.

There are countless dealers, but there's no one safer than him.

Nor anyone who draws more curiosity.

James!

Are you down or not?

I need it tomorrow. At least 15g up front.

Who are you, huh?

Wait. The cleaning lady?

What the hell?

Why are you following me?

Hey, are you listening?

It's me. Don't you recognize me?

Sua's mother?

No way. What are you doing here?

James.

You're James, aren't you?

No, let me explain.

A guy I know needed some help at the club.

Count me in.

- What? - Let's work together.

Let's be partners. You and me.

WALKING ON THIN ICE

The profit will be split 7:3 in favor of James.

Are you kidding me?

I look forward to seeing how valuable you become.

I can sell it in no time.

I'm curious.

Hey, where did you lose the drug bag again?

It's identical to the one from Kim Bongnam's motel room.

James!

You think I don't know they had a drug party here?

You look damn familiar.

Have you forgotten that I caught you?

Then should I tell Sua too?

Fucking bastard...

Did you expect a drug dealer to be nice?