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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

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

to live with my family.

But now, our house is going up for auction!

Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma?

There's virtually no hope.

Dad will die without money.

I wish a bag of cash fell from the sky.

Where did this come from?

200 million every month?

James? He only deals with VIPs.

You're James, aren't you?

Let's be partners. You and me.

The quiet art tutor turns out to be a drug dealer...

For me, these are like game chips.

To get me to the real prize.

My gift, brand new.

But with this, no one gets hurt.

No one forces it. They do it because they want to.

I'm curious.

What else can the lady give me?

I hope this doesn't screw me over.

If you don't find the bag, it won't end with your brother's finger.

I'll take care of him.

You little pussy!

Run!

- What? Room 3? - Room 3?

Are you sure it's room 3?

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

This is more than my 3 months' worth of salary at the store.

Boss, what should I do with the thief?

Kill 'em.

I think I found your drugs.

Don't worry, Sua. Mommy loves you.

MEDICAL REPORT

It's the 2nd week of Mr. Park's treatment, and he is experiencing adverse reactions.

The abdominal pain has gotten worse.

As you can see here, the cancer is spreading too fast.

So, it's gotten worse?

Our priority is to slow down the cancer and shrink the tumor,

but looking at the patient's condition, continuing chemo is out of the question.

Then what else can we do?

Switching to immunotherapy would be better.

Immunotherapy?

Conventional chemo affects healthy cells and has severe side effects.

Immunotherapy activates immune cells, so the side effects are lighter.

Of course, for pancreatic cancer, there isn't much solid data,

but for now it's the only option for Mr. Park Dojin.

- I see. - However...

Most immunotherapies aren't covered by domestic health insurance.

How much is it? Just tell me straight.

Six million won per cycle.

Ma'am?

Ah, sorry.

Mom, the shower's weird!

- Is it working? - Yeah.

Don't eat side dishes with your hands.

Does she have eyes in the back of her head?

Mom, should we switch? To a shower filter?

Yoojung's family uses it.

Who's Yoojung?

A new girl in the art class.

She was originally Jinhee's friend, but we got close.

Really?

The art class got a ton of new members.

Most of them are more interested in Mr. Lee than in art.

They keep asking if he has a girlfriend or not.

So annoying.

Mom, are you okay?

Fuck...

EPISODE 3

Thank you.

- How's your hand? - It's... fine.

Show me.

I called the best doctor, so it should be fine.

You get me, right? I didn't want to hurt you.

I was caught in the middle myself.

I understand.

Eat.

Eat, Junhyun.

- Thank you for the food. - Yeah.

You like this, right? Have it as well.

Help yourselves.

Donghyun, do you want to quit?

I wish I could let you.

You're too good to be stuck here, right?

Remember.

No matter what, whatever it takes,

you have to get it back. Got it?

- Over here. - Yes.

The heating system's water pump has burst.

What's worse, there's leakage too. A crack in the water pipes.

This house is very old so it'll take a lot to repair.

Even if the leakage is sealed, the heating system and the pipes need change.

It'll cost about 2 million won. Somewhere around there.

- Is it really necessary? - Well, I guess not.

As long as you don't mind washing in cold, rusty water.

483,000 won...

Everyone buys groceries online, not offline.

Even if we promote like this,

people will still buy through apps like Market Kurly or Oaris.

I personally still prefer buying ingredients in person.

Well, youngsters these days are different.

It's the age of non-face-to-face.

Dating, business, time with friends...

It's all done on the phone. What makes groceries different?

Eunsoo!

Oh... Hi, there.

- Long time no see. - Yeah.

Tell me about it.

He's been busier than a professor as a mid-level manager!

I'm a department head.

Whatever, same thing.

Why do they send you on so many business trips?

Why'd you put that in? It's not organic.

And about that...

This place barely has any organic produce. Make a separate section for it.

I usually go to the organic store by the station.

I only come here because of you.

- I'll suggest it. - Great.

I knew you'd understand me.

I'll leave you to it then.

Sorry about that.

DELIVERY SERVICE AVAILABLE

HAPPY MART OFFERS DELIVERY SERVICE

KANG EUNSOO PHANTOM

Partnership contract.

This contract is between James and Kang Eunsoo...

KANG HWIRIM

...for the purpose of supplying and selling meth...

Yeah.

We're going to my villa this weekend. Wanna come?

Why not?

I don't invite just anyone to my villa.

You'll bring it, right?

- The new one from Saturday. - Maybe.

I'll pay you well, so bring plenty.

I'll pay you well, so bring plenty. Don't embarrass me in front of my friends.

Don't embarrass me in front of my friends.

I never forget stuff like that.

One. Kang Eunsoo agrees to supply meth to James...

- Your grandfather's here, focus. - Sorry, it was work.

Oh? Father!

Father! Father!

The kids are so beautiful.

You did so well.

Well done!

Three. If Kang Eunsoo fails to uphold Section 2

or is responsible for causing damage to James,

Kang Eunsoo must compensate.

Four. If any problem arises

due to the source of the product, Kang Eunsoo must take full responsibility.

You're leaving now?

Poor thing.

I told you to wait until the heating's fixed.

Why would you wash your hair with cold water?

How can I not? Impossible.

Oh my!

Hey, wait a second. Stay here.

Where's that black padded jacket from last year?

Gosh...

I wore this in primary school.

It still fits because it was oversized. It's pretty.

This is goose down, okay? Real feathers.

Better than freezing, right?

I'll get the boiler fixed quickly.

I love you, honey. Come straight home after school.

Love you too. I'll be off then.

Mrs. Kang Eunsoo, due to your continued missed payments

and avoidance of contact, legal action will be taken.

ART CLASS TUTOR

The number you have dialed is switched off.

Are you kidding me?

- Can you tell who's who? - Sorry, sir.

What about the VIP floor?

The footage got wiped, and we're still recovering it.

- Show the day before. - The entire month got erased.

I'll report it when it's all recovered.

Hey, play it.

Take a look at this.

That day at Medusa, there was an influencer's birthday party.

That girl Mimi - her family runs a foreign company,

and has her own fashion brand. She's an Instagram celebrity.

Just get to the point.

As you can see, the birthday party was open to the public,

and took place on the main stage of basement 2.

However, she hung out separately with her friends on the VIP floor above.

So basically, she spent around two hours on the VIP floor

before she came down to dance.

I guess those two hours were the highlight.

I believe so, but we have no proof.

We haven't ID'd the others yet, but over there...

That's the grandson of TwoN Group's Chairman, Kang Goonam.

His name is Kang Hwirim, either a boyfriend or sponsor of Mimi.

Pause.

Who's that? The tall guy.

No idea. Maybe a club official?

He only appeared here.

Hmm...

I don't think so.

You took your whole crew and filmed a movie.

But you let the drug dealer and buyers get away.

And the only guy you caught is refusing to testify.

Did I get the situation right?

Hey!

What's wrong with you?

You're our best guy. What's going on?

The Organized Crime Division has taken an interest.

What?

Taegu, you have to produce results.

If this collapses, your chances of promotion will become zero.

Hey!

It's twice a month. Twice, you hear?

You're violating visitation rights.

You want your custody revoked?

Don't use Mingyo as an excuse!

What did you say to him to make him refuse to see me?

Hey... Hey!

Was that your wife?

We divorced ages ago. She's not my wife.

Don't worry, we're keeping the club under surveillance.

Are you dumb? All the clubs know about our raid.

They'll be hiding for months, and won't even violate traffic laws.

Where did you say Kim Minwoo is right now?

HAPPINESS HOSPITAL

It's been days.

He's got a fever and was in pain all night.

Do something. Give him painkillers at least.

Do something. Give him painkillers at least. We've already given the maximum. Let's wait and see...

We've already given the maximum. Let's wait and see...

How long must we wait? He's about to die!

You're making it worse. Just let me be.

Still...

Looking at the patient's condition, continuing chemo is out of the question.

Then what else can we do?

Switching to immunotherapy would be better.

No, it's okay.

- Are you feeling better now? - Yes.

Shouldn't you be at work? How did you get here?

I just popped in during lunch.

Eunsoo, take this.

What is this?

You love my anchovies. It's for you.

Thanks.

It felt empty after you left.

But with Dojin also gone, work's not fun at all.

I didn't quit. I got fired.

Are you alright? How do you feel?

I feel a bit better. Less nauseous.

Really? Hey, it's because I came.

You know, right? The Yeoju effect.

They say laughing is the best.

Call me anytime, boss.

Yeah, I think it's working.

I bought it at the clinic my mom goes to. For you and Sua.

Thanks for getting one for Sua too.

You first! Take care of yourself first.

Dojin and Sua have you. But who's taking care of you?

You have to eat well and pace yourself carefully.

Don't suddenly snap and do something reckless.

What would I do?

People like you are the scariest.

Don't you remember school?

You threw flip-flops at that teacher in front of everyone.

That was...

I get it. He harassed us whenever he could for being poor.

Hey, Kang Eunsoo!

You went from being called the best student to a psycho.

Don't mess with the psycho Eunsoo!

I remember it like yesterday.

Baek Yeoju, get back to your seat.

Sit down, chop-chop.

You were really different.

Our backgrounds were similar, but you were confident, as if...

As if you had everything.

Maybe that's why we're still so different.

Anyway, don't let your stress pile up.

If it piles up too much, you won't be able to handle it.

So don't bottle it up. Let it out once in a while.

Either to me or to your husband.

Yeoju.

Well, actually...

What I mean is...

I'll pay you back, no matter what.

Hey, it's fine. It wasn't that much.

Pay me back by getting Dojin completely healed.

How's the food? Does it suit your taste?

Talk to my lawyer. I've got nothing to say.

Kim Minwoo, born 1993.

Father's name, Kim Seochil. Former CEO of Hansu Heavy Industries.

Once owned a few buildings in Gwangnam, but the business went bankrupt.

Everything gets sold and he's been broke for a while.

You're father is currently an acting-executive of a bar in Daegu,

while his son continues to enjoy chaebol cosplay.

Who the hell are you?

You paid a 200 million won deposit to get into Medusa's VIP floor.

Loan shark?

It's obvious how you're affording this private room.

You'd rather die than bend your pride.

Class lasts forever, is that it?

Are you a stalker? Isn't this illegal?

Does your loan shark know that you're completely broke?

I might as well tell them.

I have no interest in you.

All I need to know is the guy

who brought the drugs.

But if you keep your mouth shut and refuse to cooperate like this,

then I might start taking an interest in other things.

What will it be?

Do you really want my attention?

James... James...

How did you find all that out?

State authority exists for times like these.

What time did you say Medusa opens?

It opens on Fridays and Saturdays from 9 pm to 10 am.

- Call and double-check. - Yes, sir.

Sua, your cold seems bad. Want to leave early?

No! I'm fine.

She'll skip other classes, but never art.

She'll skip other classes, but never art. - Right, Sua? - I just like this class.

- Right, Sua? - I just like this class.

So you don't like me?

No, I did not mean it like that.

Then why's your face red?

- What are you talking about? - It's red!

- Wipe your nose. - Thanks.

Not there.

- Done. - Done?

- Mr. Lee! - Yes?

Want to see Sua's sketchbook?

- There are drawings of... - Yoojung, stop.

- There are drawings of... - Yoojung, stop. - Hey, no! - Just once!

- Hey, no! - Just once!

No, don't. I'm serious!

Sua, there's a hole in your jacket.

- Where? - Here.

Oh, she's right. Sua, there's a hole in your sleeve.

Where? I don't see it.

Look, on the left sleeve. There's a big hole...

Yoojung, go take your seat.

NEAR-EXPIRATION PRODUCTS

Have a good day.

- Eunsoo. - Hey, going to give a lecture?

Yeah, afternoon lecture.

- Oh, take this. - What is it?

Get your girl a decent winter coat.

NEAR-EXPIRATION PRODUCTS

Good grief...

Wait! Stop for a second!

Damn it!

You didn't have to carry it.

You even gave me a lift. Thank you.

It's fine, I was on my way to make a delivery.

- Where should I put this? - Oh, over there. On top.

Thank you.

- Thank you. - No problem.

- Want some juice? - No, water's fine.

Just a moment.

Thank you.

Um, could I wash my hands?

Just wash here. Come.

Oh my!

As you can see, the house is a bit old.

Actually, we're replacing the pipes tomorrow.

Oh, I see.

Sorry your hand got dirtier.

- Want to rinse it with this water? - No.

Actually, if you don't mind...

You know how to do that?

Yeah, I used to do pipe-cleaning as part-time.

I learned it then.

By the way, I heard you got into Seonjoong Construction.

Congrats! That's a big company, right?

Well, it's not finalized yet.

There's a third interview left.

But it's my first time making it this far.

- So you'll soon switch jobs? - Yeah, probably.

I'll have to quit everything I used to do.

That doesn't sound easy.

The boss is really fond of you. You're quiet and good at the job.

She won't let you go easily.

Don't mind me.

No, it's fine. It's all clean now.

It's temporary, so rusty water might flow out again.

Still, it should be fine for a while.

How can I repay you?

How about some side dishes? You live with a younger sibling, right?

No, really. You don't have to.

You can't eat out every day.

You need to eat well before your interview.

You need to eat well before your interview. I'll pack you some soup too. Do you like pollock soup?

I'll pack you some soup too. Do you like pollock soup?

Yes, I do. Thank you.

Listen, could you drop me off at the subway station on your way?

Ah, sure.

The number you have dialed is switched off...

DELIVERY MAN

Sua.

- Heading home? - Yes.

Welcome.

Could you pick a padded jacket for my girl at this price?

You really didn't have to give me a ride.

I'm going in the same direction anyway.

You got a feather there.

- How are things going? - Pardon?

I heard your father's sick. Cancer, right?

How did you know?

I just heard the girls talking.

Am I being too nosy?

My homeroom teacher and friends all know.

It's pancreatic cancer.

Sorry, I shouldn't have asked.

It must be hard for you.

No, not as much as my mom.

Caring for Dad, working, and looking after me too.

She never shows it though.

She didn't even cry when Dad got cancer.

Actually, I've never seen her cry.

Maybe she cries alone.

That's even lonelier.

Crying is worse when you're alone.

Are all grown-ups like that?

Are you like that too? Do you cry alone?

Mr. Lee, it's this way.

Yeah.

Thank you.

Is that...

Thanks for the ride, Mr. Lee. You made my day.

Don't worry about it.

God!

Why are you getting out of his car?

What do you mean?

He's my art tutor, remember?

Hello, ma'am. Nice to see you again.

He gave me a ride because I caught a cold.

Thanks, but please don't do this again.

Let's go inside, hurry.

See you at school!

Bye.

32 HAENGBOK-RO, 55

DESIGNATED REDEVELOPMENT ZONE

Where did you lose the drug bag again?

Haengbok-dong redevelopment zone.

Yeah, I checked the samples.

I think we found your stash.

What's this?

Try it on.

How is it? Do I look good?

Of course. You look great.

So pretty.

Jinhee has one too. Mine's prettier though.

I'm surprised. You actually bought this?

Wasn't it expensive?

No, it was on sale. Didn't cost much.

That's a relief.

Sua, don't hop into strangers' cars.

How is my art tutor a stranger?

He's still an adult man. You're a minor.

He's not a criminal. Don't worry.

Do you want to go to an art academy instead?

Extracurricular art class is good.

But an art academy will prep you better for Uni.

Art class is only three times a week.

Besides...

Why are you looking like that?

What about the fee?

Huh?

An art academy costs three times more. Can we afford money?

What's this?

Buy her some nice winter clothes.

Do you have the money?

Gosh, unbelievable.

You looked at me like I was a germ.

Sorry, I was just surprised earlier.

I'm tired, just get to the point.

When will you start selling again?

You said you needed more, right?

But I haven't heard from you.

When are you selling again?

Didn't I tell you?

We can't operate at Medusa for now.

That district is crawling with cops.

Really? For how long?

Could be a month. Maybe two.

Then what am I supposed to do?

Why are you asking me?

It was your role to promote and bring in customers.

We've got ten kilos of product. If we can't sell,

what's the point of this partnership?

Why aren't you working? Isn't this a breach of contract?

Mrs. Kang, did you say ten kilos? Not one?

I knew something was wrong.

Turns out it was trouble after all, eh?

What do you mean by that? What trouble?

Are we really giving James ten percent?

Will you actually pay him for bringing the stuff?

Ten percent is hundreds of millions.

Junhyun, aren't you curious?

About what?

What he looks like.

It's been two years, yet we still don't know his face.

Aren't you coming in? Then wait there.

PHANTOM KANG EUNSOO

Explain this.

How is your stuff identical to Phantom's new drug?

Head's up, lady.

Phantom is my supplier.

The drugs you stole included my shipment too.

Honestly, I was surprised.

How does a civilian steal from pros?

And for what?

You're not the only one who'll get screwed here!

Even the cops are after this stuff!

Are you trying to ruin my life?

I didn't mean any harm.

Do you know how I survived in this industry?

I never take risks.

Not for customers nor myself.

It's easy to get carried away in this line of work.

By drugs or money.

And then you get careless.

You start spilling info and leaving traces.

That's how you get caught. Or killed.

But me? I never get carried away.

Because I mustn't. I can't afford to!

Then you came along and broke the rules, you hear?

Wait, who are you calling?

Who else? The owner of the drugs. I'm not taking the fall.

No, please. Have mercy...

Are you crazy?

What?

Hello?

What the hell?

Hey, do you really want to die?

Please, just give me one more chance!

I'll do anything.

I'll do whatever you say.

Please, for my family's sake. Just this once.

For Sua's sake, I beg you.

Please.

You'll really do anything?

Yes, anything.

Then hand everything over.

The whole stolen bag.

Business is already down because of police raids.

Are you really going to do this?

Then just bring me James.

He's the biggest shot around here, right?

He buys new cars all the time, and deals only with VIPs.

Let me meet him.

In a way, I'm a VIP too.

I don't know such a person!

You're so frustrating.

Check the employment list. There's no James in there!

If you do that, I'll at least spare your life.

But without that drug, our family will...

Damn it!

You said it's none of my business, remember?

Fuck, I forgot the number...

3, 2...

There's another way to sell it.

What?

People like you, the younger generation.

Friends, romance, money...

Everyone does everything

using their phones.

Can't we sell drugs that way too?

If cutting risk is your rule,

online is the safest.

There are too many variables with trades like this.

Remember Medusa?

That pussy...

When that man screwed up. If I hadn't switched the room signs,

you and your customers would've been arrested.

Don't get full of yourself.

Do you think I'm that sloppy?

You would've left a trace or spilled some info.

I'll handle customer ops and delivery.

Everything will be non-face-to-face.

Customers won't know who we are. Certainly not you.

Think about it. The police are watching the clubs.

Think about it. The police are watching the clubs. You said so yourself that we need to find a new venue.

You said so yourself that we need to find a new venue.

It's everywhere.

You think I don't know that?

Hear me out.

When a bank markets itself, it touts one thing.

Interest rates.

If people hear your interests are even 0.001% better,

even picky customers will switch.

Same for us. We can sell below the market price.

How? Because we don't have an upfront investment.

High purity at a low price? Word spreads fast.

People will flock from all over.

Selling in clubs won't even be comparable.

Ten kilos? I can sell that quickly.

Before the police or Phantom even notice.

We can earn at least eight to ten billion won.

Why give it up to the Phantom when we can have it for ourselves?

Because of risks that haven't even happened?

You said Kim Minwoo acted on his own accord.

As for James, you keep no record?

Which is better, boss?

A tax audit?

Or maybe...

Influencer Mimi, W-Ent's only daughter Woo Sujin,

Sungdae Law Firm's Han Seonjae, and TwoN Group's Kang Hwirim.

They'll bring in a lot of views, eh?

I know they had a drug party here, okay?

What'll it be? Do you want to shut down?

Nice picture.

RESUME

KANG EUNSOO

Your plan will be profitable with low risk in the long run.

Of course.

But then again, you missed something.

Value - the product's value.

Making money is important.

But who I make it from matters more to me.

Do you think my clients would take just any drugs sold online?

Even luxury goods lose value when sold in a shabby place.

Please, you must reconsider.

I'll do the dirty work, so...

I really hate repeating myself.

You remember our contract, right?

If issues arise due to the source of the product, who's responsible?

You're the one responsible, Mrs. Kang Eunsoo.

21,660 won.

Here you go.

Thank you.

It's over. There's no other way.

What's left for me now is...

Eunsoo.

Wake up. Did you sort the returned inventory?

Bring me the drug bag by 6 pm tomorrow.

Then I promise I'll forget you stole it.

In three hours, all hope will be gone.

I finally understood how my husband felt on the roof's edge.

Of what it feels like to really want to die.

Friday, Gwangjin Station, 6:30 pm, bench 5-4.

- What are you doing? - Mom, this man is smelly.

Don't say stuff like that.

- Sorry. - It's okay.

Seriously, he smells like candy.

It must be your own scent.

MEDUSA

- Yeah. - Where are you, James?

- Why? - Come on.

I haven't seen you lately.

The train is arriving.

What? I can't hear.

I'm busy, call me later.

Hey, don't hang up!

Many customers want you. They're asking for you.

So where you at, James?

You said to lie low for a month or two.

Too bad we won't be seeing each other again.

Adios, bastard.

What?

Hey, James! Don't hang up!

We got him. Gwangjin Station!

Our boss won't be happy with just the drug bag.

He'll want the culprit too.

But James didn't steal it.

So what? We just need results.

Whatever the case, he has our bag right now.

Then...

You see,

I never liked that guy.

Even his voice.

Stop right there!

Hey!

Heads up.

Grab him!

Catch that guy!

I'm going to kill you.

Ah, damn it!

What the hell, man!

Fuck. Hey, punk!

You owe us an apology, don't you think?

What is he doing?

What's wrong with him?

That crazy bitch!

But then again.

A cornered rat will bite even a cat.

You know, I just can't hand you the drugs.

If you don't change your mind, there's nothing we can do.

Let's just die together, Mr. Lee.

Fuck.

You should at least apologize...

THREE HOURS EARLIER

VAKA PEPPERMINT CANDY

WALKING ON THIN ICE

There's nothing wrong with that.

Your pathetic family hardships!

They're very common on the streets.

Watch your tone, little brat.

So what now?

Whatever you do, keep our family out of it.

Mom, what are you doing?

Trying to die with that woman, like she said.

In one and a half months, that'll be exactly 200 million won.

It matches our product.

I told you no face-to-face deals!

I told you no face-to-face deals! I want to make sure nobody can mess with me again.

I want to make sure nobody can mess with me again.