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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

PART-TIME JOB PLATFORM

[FOR HIRE] FOOD DELIVERY

VIETNAMESE NOODLES “AHN EM”

Isn't it unfair?

We work like dogs our whole life and still can't buy a house.

This society doesn't give us chances,

it only takes from us.

But why must we?

Live a good life?

This is just a part-time delivery job.

What you get here is a compensation.

A compensation... for your precious lives.

You finally did it.

Congratulations.

Thank you. I paid off my student loans

all thanks to you.

Thank you, boss!

I didn't do much. You grinded well.

See that, everyone? You can be like Jongwoo too.

Use this place as a stepping stone to get your full-time jobs!

- Got it? - Yes, boss!

He looks intimidating, but he's not that scary.

He's not violent, right?

No, nothing like that. Don't worry.

Let's go.

Jongwoo!

Ready for your first day at the job?

Jongwoo!

Jongwoo.

Boss, this is my younger brother.

Junhyun, say hello.

- Junhyun? - Yes.

Welcome. Welcome.

EPISODE 7

A group smuggling in and distributing drugs

from Southeast Asia has been arrested.

They operated by luring in young job seekers into selling drugs,

then murdered them later to keep confidentiality.

Reporter Lee has the story.

The drug gang known as 'Phantom"

hid meth and other drugs in food, repackaged them,

then distributed them to Korea and Japan.

The police found drugs and cash worth tens of billions of won

as well as the cell phone of the recent

hit-and-run victim at the gang's restaurant.

Based on the drug fingerprint analysis of the substance detected

in the hit-and-run victim's body, a connection to Phantom was uncovered.

The organization is believed to have concealed its tracks

by luring job seekers into drug trafficking

and then killing them afterward.

The investigation also revealed that the drug

smuggling, distribution, and hit-and-run cases,

along with a total of four related deaths,

are all the work of Phantom.

Five Vietnamese gang members present at the scene were also detained,

and will be handed to the prosecution after their charges get confirmed.

I WANT 100 MILLION WON BY THE WEEKEND

OR ELSE, I'LL SEND THESE PICS TO EVERYONE AROUND YOU

Wait, then...

Who the hell is this?

Jang Taegu! Jang Taegu! Jang Taegu!

Form is temporary; class is permanent.

The definition of Taegu, isn't it?

- Yes, chief! A legend! - Keep it down, everyone.

We caught them all, so file your reports in. Make the announcement fast,

get good evaluations, get bonuses, and get promoted.

- Salute! Thank you, chief! - Thank you, chief!

Taegu, look here.

- Go take a dump. - Oh, come on.

Get to work! You don't get paid for free.

- Work! - Yes, sir!

No team dinner today? Huh?

- Beef! - We want beef!

Beef! Beef!

Where are you?

Got it.

Where? I can't see you.

Stop right there. Stay still.

Okay, come to the car.

- What is it? - Watch carefully.

This is the blackmailer's photo,

and this is the one I just took.

They were watching us from here on that day.

What happened to your hand?

It's nothing.

Then it wasn't just Donghyun and his brother there that day?

Did you see the car? Do you remember?

No.

Did you recall something?

No, it's just that something feels off.

If they'd been watching us, why keep quiet

and suddenly start blackmailing us now?

What if someone in Phantom escaped arrest or got away?

Then they would've already shown up and taken the drug.

Not demand only 100 million.

What if it's someone close?

They know the people around us, and blackmailed to our non-work phone.

That means they were watching us up close.

It might be someone we know.

You lost to Sua even in the mock exams?

How can you lose to her at everything?

What have I not done for you?

I've spent tons of money on your extra tutoring classes!

Money, money, money! Just stop!

I hate taking the extra tutoring classes.

You made me take them. Why do you keep demanding from me?

If you're so stingy, take it all back.

Throw me away while you're at it!

It's not like I chose to be your daughter!

Yoon Jinhee.

I wish I was born into Sua's family.

You know that?

Yoon Jinhee!

I'll find the blackmailer. You work on the money.

100 million by myself?

The weekend's so close. How am I going to make enough?

Can't we use your money first? I'm sure you have that much.

Don't you?

Are you serious?

You're joking. You can't have spent... Did you buy a house?

- I don't have to explain myself. - You're driving me nuts!

Then what's the plan? Do you have a solution?

I wasn't the only one earning money.

Not my husband's treatment money.

Why do you think I did all this in the first place?

Even if you do catch them, there's no guarantee I'll get my money back!

I can't touch the treatment money, no matter what!

Then there's only one way.

No, I can't do this anymore.

Then he'll send the photos to your family. Do you have another plan?

Let's pay them first. Play it safe.

I'll find the culprit in the meantime, okay?

CALLER ID BLOCKED

I WANT 100 MILLION WON BY THE WEEKEND

Ah, hot!

Ouch.

No...

15 million won burnt to waste...

God, I'm crazy!

Ah, what a waste.

What do I do with this?

And how did you not burn?

Damn it! What do I do?

Where is she?

How did you know...?

Drop the act.

I know you always come here after lying about being on a business trip!

You tailed me?

What we need to talk about is that you dared

to do this filthy thing behind my back!

Where is she?

Where is she? Where is that woman?

Tell her to come out! Where is she?

Miyeon.

Yang Miyeon!

Stop it! There's no woman here.

I come here literally to be alone.

What?

To be away from you.

DK

YOU'RE BARELY REACHABLE. CAN I BUY 30 G? I'LL PAY EXTRA

I have to stick to small amounts...

Pay double and I can ship right away.

Mr. Park Dojin has finished chemotherapy.

Thank you.

You okay?

We ran the ID. He died two years ago.

It's a burner phone.

That means he's not an ordinary person.

Well, the internet tells you everything. You can easily get

caller-ID blocking and burner phones.

It's a world where illegal has become easier.

So, what happened that you're this desperate?

Another secret, huh?

- Anything else you want? - Recent call log and cell-tower pings.

That'll cost you double.

Okay.

I'm going to kill the bastard.

Big news! Jinhee spread the rumors about Sua!

Oh, really? I thought they were besties.

It's true. Yoojung just told me.

Unbelievable, what a bitch.

Acting all friendly, then stabbing her behind her back!

Like mother, like daughter.

Sua.

I said it because I was worried about you.

But Yoojung was just running her mouth.

You're just like your mom. Always blaming everyone but yourself.

Then how perfect is your mom?

If you and your mom were so good, why would people talk behind your backs?

- You said cash, not transfer? - Yes.

Including VAT, we can buy your car at...

65 million won.

Total assets: 79,260,537 won

I told you, I can't make 100 million on my own.

What have you been doing? Are you even searching?

You think blackmailers get found so easily?

Money's the same!

You said it's someone close. Search your people.

Those with grudges against you.

For now, chip in 10 million each, okay?

Whats this? You never come in person.

Just set up your shop here.

I know a prosecutor who does meth during night duty.

He says the reports write themselves. Thought I might try myself.

Do you know how many complaints we file a day?

You'd make a killing.

Is this why Hwirim calls you crazy?

He's a born killjoy. He doesn't get humor.

By the way, I heard you got cut off.

He loses it every time your name comes up.

Bet you made him feel bad or something.

I once broke a promise, and he blocked me for months.

He forgets what he did,

but never what others did to him. Jackass.

You must study the Q3 performance report,

government-support project plan, and the last board minutes.

Since it's your first board meeting, the chairman's expectations are very high.

Thank you for the briefing. You may go.

Cockroaches...

Cockroaches...

Receiving Vaka inquiries 24/7.

#top_quality #highest_purity #strongest_security

Where is it... Where is it?

Where is it...

Where is it? Where is it? Where is it?

Found it.

Hwirim find out?

I'm just saying it could be a possibility.

- We have someone on the board, right?- We do.

But you'd know better. You're right beside him.

Something came up, so I haven't been onto him.

Like what?

Whatever it is, if he caught on, our company would've been in trouble already.

Or he would've gone straight to Father.

Are you sure everything's going fine?

I'm meeting Austin next week. We need to be ready.

We need to hold at least 0.5% of TwoN Holdings shares.

We can't convince Austin or anyone else otherwise.

- We're still far off! - I know!

Do you?

You're not the only one on the line here.

Everything we're doing is under my name.

I never should've accepted to work with you.

You always ruin things for others, you know that?

If the money isn't ready by this weekend, I'm out.

Bro... Bro!

Why now of all times?

Who the hell could it be?

Eunsoo!

What are you doing?

You look exhausted.

What's with your face? What did you do last night?

Did you spend it with the art tutor?

What?

I've met plenty of people while teaching children.

The more diligent they are, the bigger the mess when they fall.

And they betray much harder too.

That's exactly what you are.

Maybe that was why...

You always stood out to me, like a splinter in my nail.

And I can't go without getting rid of it.

See you tomorrow. It'll be fun.

CALLER ID BLOCKED

GOT YOUR MONEY. LOOKING FORWARD TO NEXT WEEK

Mom, you're home today!

Did you eat?

Yeah.

I've been thinking about something.

I'll be back soon. Don't skip dinner.

Who? Jinhee's mom?

I bet she's paying back after getting humiliated at the open class.

What if she tried to find evidence between us,

then saw everything by chance?

Wait, isn't that lady rich?

Who doesn't want money in this world?

You burn through money yourself!

There's no one who needs money more than me.

Yes. That's why she blackmailed for money—it's our biggest weakness.

100 mil every week?

Seriously? I have to keep doing this?

God...

Should I call Jinhee's mom and talk it out?

Maybe I should beg her for forgiveness.

No! The more I bow, the easier I'll get crushed.

Then what should I do?

What should I do...

Stop it.

How long have you gone sleepless?

Ever since you got the text?

Listen, you could kill yourself.

I can't sleep. I can't eat either.

Every time I doze off, the same dream comes back.

My family staring at me, knowing everything I did.

Listen, Mr. Lee. If Sua finds out about me,

I'll kill myself.

I'd rather die than let that happen.

Please forgive my son.

If you say the word, Mr. Chairman. I'll do anything.

Please, have mercy.

Mr. Chairman! Mr. Chairman!

Kyung...

Think carefully.

That professor could be the culprit, like you said.

But if not, we'll be in bigger trouble.

Anyone else come to mind?

Maybe something happened before you got that text,

or maybe someone who became curious about you.

Even the smallest detail helps. Let's widen the scope.

You still haven't done the paperwork?

The drug bag is still missing.

Then what did we find at Do Gyuman's restaurant?

Regular meth, not the new one they lost.

That's why Gyuman killed Hwang Donghyun.

Donghyun found the drug, hid them, and secretly sold them online.

The Vietnamese gang confessed everything.

That drug was made for Japanese VIPs.

They probably found it and sent it to Japan.

- We need a statement... - How?

Our intel has gone off the grid.

And Do Kyuman's exercising his right to silence.

Didn't you hear the chief? He said to wrap this up fast.

We're piled up with other cases too.

Leave the rest to the geezers. We've done our part.

So the police came to your house?

And asked about the drug and a few other things about me?

Yeah, but they didn't find anything.

I fooled them away.

And also lied to me.

Listen.

What did I say?

That we need to share every single thing, absolutely everything!

Yet, you lied to me again?

Hey, I didn't mean to.

You were afraid I would quit if I found out.

You're a selfish woman.

You don't care if I get caught, as long as you get your money, huh?

How can you say that? The selfish one is you.

You sat there taking the money while I did all the work.

You blamed me for the drug source and everything.

Do you even remember our contract?

That we may renegotiate profit distribution based on contribution.

I do the promotion, sales, and delivery, yet it's 70/30?

And apparently you're broke?

I gave up my husband's hospital fee. And you still haven't found the blackmailer!

Fine, the cops? You really think that's my fault?

Do you even know why they came to my house?

They traced the records on your burner phone, okay?

I lost my phone thanks to you, remember?

You screwed me over by swapping the bag!

What about Donghyun? I said I can convince him.

You got distracted and lost them both in the end!

Go on, don't stop now.

You want to blame their death on me, don't you?

That's what you've wanted to say all along!

Yes! You left because of a call!

And where did you spend your money?

I know that you're using me!

You think I didn't notice?

You're pretending to care just to keep me working, aren't you?

And you want me to share everything?

You never share a word! Why only me?

This is no partnership! It's completely unfair!

So all this is my fault? For taking advantage of you?

Don't forget. You came to me first.

So who used whom?

BRO

BRO

If you're that upset, then fuck off.

I'll handle it myself from now.

And do what? Hey! Hey!

Fine, whatever! I'll do as I please too!

Is this your house?

Your real house?

I didn't mean to lie from the start.

Jinhee just assumed I lived there.

I never said anything.

What about the class fund?

- Huh? - Were you the thief?

LEE DAYOON KIM SEONG

SEO DOHEE, SONG HAENA, PARK MINHEE

PARK JIMIN

Gyeongdo said that?

Wow, our rookie's really grown up.

Isn't working hard a good thing, though?

Guess you're not a fan.

He seems a little obsessed with the drugs.

Yeah, he's been frantic trying to find that bag.

He's working overtime, unlike before.

- About Phantom... - Yes.

We haven't figured out how the Phantom has our intel, right?

No, sir.

Really?

You're not gonna tell them? That I live here?

Only if you return everything.

Why are you being nice?

- Then why's your face red? - What are you talking about?

Wipe your nose.

Let me see.

Done.

Look who it is.

Isn't that Mr. Lee?

Hey!

Look, Sua drew this!

Hey, Yoojung! Stop!

Don't you like Mr. Lee too? Don't lose him to her.

Mr. Lee likes me the most.

No, he likes me! Didn't you see him last time?

No, it's not like that...

Everyone has a dark side.

But...

That's not all you are.

I'm...

I'm sorry.

By the way, what was that you delivered?

What?

HAPPINESS HOSPITAL

TOO MANY ATTEMPTS

TRY AGAIN IN 30 SECONDS

You always pay in cash.

Is that a problem?

No, not really.

You're a bit short on this week's fee.

153,000 won.

I'll pay when he's discharged tomorrow.

Okay.

I can do it myself.

I have to handle your discharge and thank the doctor.

There's so much to do tomorrow. You can't do it all alone.

I'm coming right after the parents' meeting tomorrow.

If you're busy, I can go home by myself.

How? You can't take the bus.

I'm just saying.

The chemo I'm on isn't covered by insurance.

Yeoju told me you work as a housekeeper for Sua's art tutor.

Is that true?

Was that enough to cover my bills?

Honey.

Do you have something to tell me?

Hold on, I need the bathroom.

Are you kidding me?

You changed the account password?

You were whining.

So I cut your workload. Got a problem?

What?

You're right. We should be paid by our workload.

I'll handle customers and deliveries.

You just pack the drugs.

What are you playing at?

Or hand over the drug and fuck off.

Can't do that, can you?

The number you have dialed is switched off.

Fuck! That bastard.

URGENT: HIRING A DROPPER

DM me if you're interested.

CALL-DETAIL RECORDS

12-1 JUNGANRO

15-4 JUNGANRO

19 JUNGANRO

GWANGNAM POLICE STATION

Police station...

Oct 17th, Kim Minwoo gave info on James to police.

Oct 22nd, a call from Medusa's boss.

Where are you, James?

Signs of police involvement...

The police traced the records on your burner phone, okay?

Nov 10th, police visited Kang Eunsoo's home.

Nov 16th, Hwang Donghyun and Hwang Junhyun broke into Kang Eunsoo's home.

Found "money-grubber" texts on Hwang Donghyun's phone.

Money-grubber, Phantom's intel broker?

THE MONEY-GRUBBER CONTACTED US, SAYS HE KNOWS JAMES

MONEY-GRUBBER

MONEY-GRUBBER

The number you have dialed does not exist.

Money-grubber...

Phantom's intel broker?

The police?

The police...

Applying for the dropper job.

ID CARD

What are you doing?

- Aren't you going to art? - Yeah, I am.

Hey, buy me tteokbokki.

Buy it with your own money.

How about fish cake? No, I want soondae!

Alright, we've seen enough. Let's vote.

Raise if you're in favor of installing security cameras.

Including myself, twelve.

Opposed... three?

Who didn't vote?

Um, Eunsoo?

Eunsoo!

You haven't voted.

Are you in favor or against?

I'm against it. Cameras in classrooms raise privacy issues.

They're at a very sensitive age.

The goal is to prevent crime in advance.

The thief hasn't been caught yet.

We need evidence to prevent escape.

Wouldn't that be better for the kids?

And there was that recent incident too.

You know, the brothers who sold drugs.

They even sold to minors.

What? Seriously?

That's why we need to stay alert and manage things.

So creeps like that can't get near our children.

Wait. Eunsoo actually worked with the dead criminal.

I saw him a few times myself at the store you work at.

He seemed so normal. I would have never known.

What are you trying to say?

Just that the world's so scary.

People who look innocent like you end up doing terrible things.

Ladies.

Shall we take a break? Maybe use the restroom.

Sure, sure.

Ugh, it's suffocating.

How are we supposed to raise children?

That's why many people are sending their kids abroad or immigrating.

It's safer there.

Wait, are you sure?

Thank you.

Looks delicious.

- Let's dig in. - Yup.

Oh, thank you...

Never mind, I guess.

No, it's okay. I'll feed myself.

Just eat it already.

Yes, sir.

Hey, rookie. Drinking on duty?

- Should I spit it out? - Just kidding.

Jang Taegu.

Divorced in 2017 due to domestic violence, stock losses, and so on.

Choi Gyeongdo, bank loan of 320 mil, 2.3 mil interest per month.

Father's hospital bill: 8.7 mil won per month.

So he's got both motive and reason.

A very likely candidate...

EXCHANGE OFFICE

What, bro?

Looks like someone's desperate.

Don't mess with me like a coward. Just say what you want.

A coward?

You're telling me that?

You're very brave.

Or maybe just fearless.

It was that night.

Didn't I tell you? I can't stand not pulling out splinters.

Was it... Was it really you?

This is why we need security cameras.

I never wanted to go this far.

I really mean it. Sort of.

Wait, instead of the parents' chat,

I'll just post it in the kids' group chat.

That'll make it certain, right?

Dojin, congratulations on your discharge.

Thank you.

Don't come here again, alright?

Congratulations. Stay healthy from now on.

Thank you, sir.

Stop by when you come for your checkups.

- Sure. You'll be discharged soon too. - Yeah.

I'll buy you a Rubik's Cube later.

Thank you.

When people are faced with the unexpected,

and do things they had never imagined,

that's when they realize who they truly are.

Oh, no! Madam! Are you okay?

Here, look at me! Try to breathe!

Madam! Madam?

Here's what you asked for.

The receiver requested 100 million to be sent in investments.

Definitely a very cautious person.

The meeting's every Thursday at 5 pm.

Huh? That's today.

Bad economies hit ad and construction industries first.

The stock's already dropped two-thirds.

Our company is in danger.

With the business presentation soon, we shouldn't purchase aggressively.

One more problem and we could lose control entirely!

Is this really the time to be cautious?

We can't afford to lose cash liquidity right now.

We should be focusing on the next IR.

Right, Executive Director?

Sir? Are you alright?

The number you have dialed...

LEE KYUNG

Pick up. This is an emergency!

Move!

What the hell?

DELETE

DELETE

Where are the other photos?

Shit, it wasn't Miyeon?

Oh my god.

- Professor Yang, are you okay? - Miyeon!

Miyeon! Oh my god.

It's her bag...

Which hospital?

She was foaming at the mouth.

What happened to her?

DICTIONARY

You're the money-grubber,

aren't you?

WALKING ON THIN ICE

I really like the look in your eyes.

I didn't recognize you at first either.

No way, you...

Shh.

We need to shut down operations.

If I lose this job too, I've got nowhere left to go.

You want to quit, huh?

The delivery part-time job... How much does it pay?

Who's the money-grubber?

I want 200 million a week, cash only.

How do you know his name? Wait, then is he...

She's our insurance.

If things go south, we'll pin it on her.