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" PRISON PLAYBOOK "

FALL OF 2016

Gosh.

Mr. Go constantly warned them not to sign that contract.

In the end, it caused trouble.

Mr. Go should've opposed it until the end.

He has no authority. He's just a senior manager.

Goodness.

HAMYUNG CONSTRUCTIONS SUSPECTED OF EMBEZZLEMENT

At this rate, the entire company may fall.

What should we do?

Mr. Go,

how long have been with us?

It's been close to 20 years.

Then you've been here almost as long as the chairman.

It must feel like your own company.

Yes, this company is pretty much my own identity.

Ever since I joined this company,

I always did my best as if it were my own firm.

Have you been on the finance team for about five years?

This is my third year. I was on the legal team before.

Mr. Do had me transferred in 2014. I've been on the finance team since then.

You're such a fast learner, and your work is amazing.

-Thank you, sir. -He's exceptionally responsible too.

Speaking of which, about what's going on,

why don't you take charge of it and fight for us?

-Pardon? -Well,

you were the person in charge of the project anyway.

You've been on the legal team, so you know the law.

What do you think?

How about you take care of this?

Me, sir?

I'm just a mere senior manager.

This is too much for me.

Director.

Mr. Go will handle it well.

I can vouch for him.

He knows a lot about the law.

He knows the case better than anyone.

I bet he'll do a wonderful job.

Yes.

Besides, the company will support you with all the lawyers from the legal team.

Bak-sa.

Go on and fight for us.

All right?

Well, I...

Hello.

-Is the trial tomorrow? -Yes.

Is it going well?

Thanks to the company's support, it's been going well.

Thank you.

Listen, Mr. Go.

I'm saying this just in case.

Even if it goes wrong tomorrow, don't worry so much.

I met with the director just now.

-I see. -Even if you lose tomorrow,

the company will continue to pay your salary.

Thank you.

They'll also guarantee you a position until retirement.

So don't worry and good luck on the trial.

Thank you so much, sir.

There's no need to thank me.

It's the least we can do for you.

Both the director and I

think of our employees

like family.

We never thought of them otherwise.

So don't worry about it,

and do your best.

-All right? -Thank you.

Thank you, sir.

Hello, Director Ji.

I passed on the message.

The conditions are good,

and with a position guaranteed until retirement,

it's a good deal for him.

Yes.

Yes, do not worry.

Once the result is out,

I'll have him give up the appeal.

Yes.

Yes.

You should get some sleep, sir.

Goodnight, sir.

" PRISON PLAYBOOK "

HAMYUNG CONSTRUCTIONS EXAGGERATED CONSTRUCTION PRICE IN 2012

Isn't this Bak-sa's company?

Gosh, it got itself into another mess.

What? Again?

Je-hyeok, call Officer Paeng right away.

Gosh, Bak-sa.

-Officer Paeng! -Wait.

Officer Paeng!

Hey, Officer Paeng!

Do you think I'm your friend?

-Is that what you think I am, you punk? -Bak-sa.

Gosh, how many times has it been already?

-This is tiring. -Oh, no.

Thank you for your service as always.

Officer Paeng, let's go.

Are you kidding me?

-Is this a joke? -I'm sorry.

But I'm not in pain right now.

I can't lie about being sick, can I?

I can bear it, and the pain is almost gone.

I don't have to go to the hospital.

I've seen so many guys faking their illnesses.

But it's my first time seeing an honest patient.

This is new.

But since you're experiencing pain regularly,

you should still get a check-up to find out the cause.

Let's see.

I wrote you a referral.

As soon as it's approved, go get yourself checked.

A medical visit?

What kind of prison lets the inmates go outside so easily?

Plus, external medical visits won't get approved.

What? Why?

You have no idea what's been happening these days.

We have an audit next week, so Director Na is throwing a fit.

Anything that costs money won't be allowed.

Gosh, the treatment and ambulance don't even cost that much.

Director Na, that jerk.

That's what I'm saying. It's not even his money.

Budgets are there to be spent. Why does he want to hold onto them?

Gosh, it's so difficult to like him.

Rumors say that he's going after the inspector position.

He's taking it so seriously.

He spent ten years to pass the bar but became a civil servant instead.

He's not satisfied with his current title.

Anyway, keep the inmates under control.

If they get in trouble during the audit, they'll all be punished.

Bak-sa asked for a medical visit. Do you think he can go?

What if it turns out that he's faking it?

It's better to stay put.

Don't do anything. Just stay put.

Gosh.

I should quit like Officer Lee at the woodshop

and open up a real estate agency.

Didn't Officer Lee get fired?

He got fired for taking rebates from the furniture factory.

Fired, my foot.

He passed the exam and quit right when he was about to get fired.

He even got his severance pay.

The poor leader took all the blame and got transferred to Cheongsong.

Don't you have friends?

You know nothing.

-Why you... -Section Chief Shim and Officer Paeng.

-Yes. -Yes.

If you had kept Ward Two and the woodshop under control,

these men wouldn't have had to work so hard.

Make sure the inmates don't cause trouble. Then the audit should go smoothly.

So please

do a good job.

The auditors will only

flick through some documents and check the fire extinguishers.

Why are you making such a big deal out of it?

Plus, it's not our guys who cause trouble.

It's always the others who egg them on.

If you leave them alone, they'll stay out of trouble.

Captain Yu is about to cause trouble.

Officer Paeng, can you come to the newcomers training room?

The CRPT are changing shifts, and I'm the only officer in charge.

The storm is about to hit right now.

The new inmates are bullying Captain Yu, calling him a murderer.

I warned them not to, but they completely ignored me.

Those jerks.

It's not because Captain Yu saved my life.

Those punks are really nasty. And I...

-Darn it. -Please help me.

Do you have a lot of free time?

No, I'm taking time out of my busy schedule.

I want to see if you handle it properly.

I don't trust you, so I'd like to see it for myself.

Didn't you hear us?

I refuse to take classes with a murderer.

All right?

Pay attention to the lecture.

If you cause trouble, you may get additional term.

Listen.

I want to pay attention,

but I can't because of that murderer.

What an unlucky day.

Look at this bastard glaring at me.

What?

Hit me, bastard.

Just hit me.

Hey.

Do you think you're still in the army?

Damn it.

-Please stop. -You piece of trash.

Please stop fighting.

That's enough, you punks!

Are you out of your mind?

Damn it.

Why you...

My gosh. Damn it.

Do you not care about human rights?

This guy is a murderer.

He should be quarantined

so that inmates like me don't feel threatened.

Be quiet.

If you say one more word, you'll be sent to solitary confinement.

If this isn't enough to send him to solitary confinement,

what more does he have to do?

For both of you,

we'll deduct two points for your behavior. And for two weeks,

all visits, calls, and letters will be restricted.

Remember what I just said. Now, go back to your cells.

I can't get any visitors for two weeks because of a fight?

This is a violation of human rights.

Then should I switch your cell?

Should I?

No, sir.

I'm sorry.

Please don't break up my cell.

I finally managed to adapt. I can't join another cell.

I'm very sorry, sir.

Do it.

Are you out of your mind? Your cellmates are the best guys in here.

I'm not interested in them.

You can send me to another cell if you want to.

I don't care.

Bak-sa, isn't it appendicitis?

If it bursts, it'll be dangerous.

If it bursts, you'll need an operation.

Those bastards might kill him.

It's not appendicitis. The appendix is on the right.

The pain for appendicitis

starts around the navel and spreads to the ribs on the right.

It feels like someone is pricking you with a needle.

However, Bak-sa started

having pains on his left side.

So it must be something else, not appendicitis.

He'll be able to find out after a few tests, but those jerks...

Those people.

They won't let him out.

Dopey.

You don't look too well either.

Go to the store and get some cold medicine.

Their stock is full.

You're loaded, so why not use it?

I won't take cold medicine anymore.

I'll resist.

Dopey, that's great.

Don't you think Han-yang needs professional rehabilitation?

I heard that there's a center in Gongju Prison.

Why don't they transfer him?

If they keep druggies like Han-yang,

they get more funding from the higher-ups.

I see.

It's quite a lot per person.

That's why those bastards put people

in regular cells except for complete lunatics.

And they just take their money.

Gosh! Damn it!

It hurts so much.

Don't touch me!

How can he be so stupid?

He's just too honest.

Honest, my foot.

Goodness.

Hello, sir.

Are you all right?

Yes, he says that he's fine.

Why does he keep saying that?

Just admit it so you can get treated.

People even lie about it to get out. Why are you so foolish?

Is that how others were allowed to go out?

I don't know about others, but Bak-sa would never fake it.

Right.

I don't know about Dopey,

but Bak-sa would never pretend to be sick.

Director Na.

Well,

could you please

allow Bak-sa to get a check-up?

Ever since this week,

the interval between his pains has gotten short.

So he may be in severe pain tonight.

Please, for our sake... I mean...

Everyone here will vouch for him.

Could you please send

Bak-sa to the hospital?

Then let's do this.

I need a reason to send him out.

So I want everyone here

to submit a letter pleading for Mr. Go's medical visit.

It's a type of petition.

Except for Mr. Go,

everyone here has to write

-a heartfelt letter. -Gosh.

Then I'll let him have his medical visit.

Your deadline is tomorrow at 9 p.m.

Darn it.

What are you going to do?

Don't even think about it.

Officer Paeng.

Is there a letter for me today?

I'm expecting a reply from General Manager Do.

I don't know!

Ask the errand boy.

Goodness.

Joon-ho, you only brought two drinks again.

Where's mine?

I'm not your friend.

You're close friends with Je-hyeok.

If you're his friend, you're my friend too.

Also, please call me by my name.

My name is Kim Young-chul.

I told you my name over ten times.

I thought you were being forgetful, but I guess you just don't care.

That's correct. Section Chief Park is outside.

You should go back to your cell.

Yes, sir.

Je-hyeok, I'll be off.

You pitched over 100 times, so finish up. If you do more, your shoulder will hurt.

Okay. You should go. Thanks.

I'm the one who's grateful.

Thanks to you, I get to work here. This job is sweet.

-See you. -Bye.

You get along so well with guys like him.

I wouldn't.

It just happens naturally.

Do what suits you.

I should've used my right hand a long time ago.

-It feels much lighter. -Really? Throw a few more.

Wow.

-I get it now. -Right?

I haven't use my right arm for a while, so naturally, it's in its best shape.

Je-hyeok, get off so that I can pull this back.

This isn't even ten meters long.

Have you forgotten how far away the mound is?

No wonder you were so good even after ten years.

You were pitching so well.

Move. We need to pull it back at least eight meters more.

Lift it.

Hey, not bad.

In that case...

Throw it.

Since I used to play baseball,

shall we get someone else to bat?

Gosh, how did this happen?

At age 46, I've finally discovered my talent.

This is so unfair.

Come on.

Did you see that?

I hit the invincible Major Leaguer Kim Je-hyeok's ball.

I did it in one go.

Je-hyeok, I want to try too.

Was baseball this easy?

I should've played it earlier.

The problem is the speed.

Right now, it's less than 100 kilometers per hour.

What should we do?

The only thing I can do is practice.

Practicing is the only solution.

It's okay. The speed will get faster as I practice.

Don't worry so much.

Is there a writing competition?

What time will the letters come in tomorrow?

They'll arrive in the morning. I'll let you know.

It must be an important letter.

-Is it from your daughter? -No.

There's something I wanted to ask my boss, but he isn't responding.

You mean that damn boss who blamed everything on you?

You still stay in touch with the people there?

Gosh. If I were you, I would have someone kill him.

-Then I'll be waiting. -Sure.

Captain Yu.

Can you please write a letter?

No, I'm sorry.

You don't have to. I'm all right.

I'm sorry.

Yu Jung-woo.

Even I'm writing one, you punk.

What's so hard about writing a letter?

That punk is being so difficult.

Who told you to drop the honorifics?

Who told you it was okay to speak down to me?

Watch your mouth.

What did you say, you punk?

-Don't stop me. Hey, you-- -Be quiet. Officer Song is still here.

Do you think this is the Boy Scouts?

It's like you're signing each other's yearbooks.

I'm sorry. You don't have to write it.

I'm all right.

I'm sorry.

I don't know how much you care about each other,

but leave me out.

All right?

DEAR WARDEN KIM

MR. GO HAS BEEN SUFFERING FROM PAIN OVER THE LAST FEW DAYS

PLEASE APPROVE OF HIS MEDICAL VISIT

Gosh.

All right. Take care.

What?

Where's spicy stir-fried pork?

It's here.

-Here you go. -Thank you.

Have it right away. It isn't frozen.

I know. Thank you.

Enjoy your food.

Where?

I think it was called DAB or something.

Anyway, meet your blind date there.

I saw the place when I went to pick Je-hee up, and it was nice.

Je-hee told me they have a private room, so I made a reservation.

What's wrong?

-It's embarrassing. -Why is it embarrassing?

How can I go on a blind date at Je-hee's restaurant?

Why can't you?

Did you tell her that I had a blind date?

No.

-I didn't tell her, but I mentioned it. -Gosh.

I made the reservation on the phone yesterday.

I told her to get you

a nice and dark room for your blind date.

Goodness.

What's this about?

What?

Do you like Je-hee?

It was strange when you asked me to take Je-hee home.

Are you crazy?

It's because she's Je-hyeok's sister.

Then get your act straight.

Your blind date is a good colleague of mine.

You get your act straight.

Reporters don't know that Je-hyeok started baseball again, right?

No. It's been kept a secret somehow.

How is Je-hyeok doing at the woodshop?

Since he's the leader, won't he be too busy to practice?

Can you fill in for him at the woodshop?

Fill in for him at the woodshop.

You're good with your hands. You can make anything.

Let's see. Where's the kitchen knife?

This Saturday at 8 p.m. at Je-hee's restaurant. Don't be late.

Hello, Mr. Kim.

When did you clean everything?

Your hand is still injured.

It's the least I can do.

Others are busy filling in for me.

I wanted to clean the stockroom so I'd feel less bad.

Oh, right.

Here you go.

They were selling this at the store.

It's not expensive, so please accept it. It's really cheap.

I don't have much money.

No.

Thank you.

You let me off work because I injured my hand.

I know that you asked Section Chief Shim

to change my duty to cleaning the stockroom.

I was never treated so kindly.

Thank you.

Mr. Kim, it's lunchtime.

-Let's eat. -Okay.

Is that so?

Congratulations.

So that's why you've been smiling all the time.

Congratulations on your parole.

When is your release date?

Once the review is over, I will be released in a month.

My sister delayed her wedding to next month so that I can attend.

My qualification exam is also next month.

Once I get out, I'll be too busy to visit.

I hope you understand.

You don't have to visit us. It's not a good place anyway.

By the way,

who does the parole review, and how is it done?

It'll be a while until I'm qualified, right?

Of course. You've been here less than a year.

You have to serve at least 80 percent of your term with good records.

Hey.

Mr. Kim, you have a meeting with the warden.

Good luck. He's probably asking you for 100 autographs.

He committed the same crime three times.

There's a high chance of recidivism.

-He's off the list. -Well...

All right.

This inmate has no visitors or a phone number.

His place of residence isn't clear either.

We'll exclude him.

All right.

This inmate doesn't have enough points. Why is he being reviewed for parole?

PAROLE REVIEW APPLICATION NAME: KIM MIN-SUNG

Oh, him.

That's Kim Min-sung. He's the most diligent at the woodshop.

Recently, he hurt his hand in a metal cutter,

so he was absent for a few days.

So he's just short on one point.

Usually, that's good enough to be in our parole review.

He's only missing one point.

No way.

I don't care how many points he needs. He doesn't meet the requirements.

If you look at the bottom and the back of the document,

Kim Min-sung is missing

one point in labor, but he earned points in other areas.

He received good evaluations

from the officers and fellow inmates.

Please.

If you read it in more detail--

I don't have time.

I'd rather use that time to review our current budget.

My goodness.

He's coming.

Officer Paeng is coming.

Hey, Bak-sa.

Officer Paeng, they want everyone here for the final check on the security.

You just need to show up. Hurry.

Wait, I'll be back soon.

Water for coffee!

Mullae-dong, how about some coffee since the hot water is here?

Make some and pass it around.

Shall we?

Do we not get any letters in the afternoon?

No, it's done for the day.

Min-cheol will have sweet coffee.

As for Bak-sa,

he'll have sweet coffee.

Je-hyeok will have

sweet coffee.

How about Dopey?

I want a vanilla latte.

I'm craving something extra sweet.

Really? One moment.

Never mind. Just give me what you have.

You're so weird.

Sweet coffee.

Hey, Captain Yu.

What do you want?

I don't want coffee.

But I poured water for everyone.

What do you want?

Darn it.

Bak-sa, are you feeling all right?

Hey, Yu Jung-woo.

Just write it.

Write a letter

so that he can see a doctor.

Is it that hard to write a few lines?

Can't you just write one for him?

Do you think you're the only one who has it hard in here?

Do you think you're the only one suffering?

You're such a pain in the neck.

-You druggie. -Hey.

-What? -You're driving me insane.

-Don't stop him. -Stop it.

-Hit me. -What's with you?

-You love hitting people. -Dopey.

Come at me.

-Stop it, you punk. -Come on.

Bring it on, you arrogant jerk!

Stop it, you punk.

-Why not? -Let's have some coffee.

Have some coffee, okay?

-My goodness. -Stop it.

-Look at your face. -Hey, stop!

-You think you're such a hot shot. -Please!

We're trying to find a way,

so don't give up and wait.

Next, please.

Hey.

We don't have time. Hurry.

Oh, I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

I found out that he has two licenses.

One in data processing, and one in network management.

They're worth one point each.

They can make up for his missing labor point.

He has good references from the officers.

If they review his file meticulously,

he's definitely qualified for a parole review.

The problem is

that there isn't enough time.

No time to check his file thoroughly.

Oh, right. You earn a point if you have a license.

I had forgotten about that.

When did you look that up? Goodness.

I'm lining up.

-Hurry and come in. -Okay.

DRIED SQUID

You must be cut for life in prison.

You seem to enjoy your life here.

Or

are you just an airhead?

I don't enjoy it at all.

Like you,

I feel upset and angry every single day.

But how can we go on like that?

We can't.

It's not because I like it here.

It's because I have to survive.

Otherwise, I won't be able to bear it.

Captain Yu.

I understand that you're resentful,

but you must control your anger to get by.

Otherwise, you won't last.

You won't make it.

Speaking of which,

stop being so sensitive and just write that letter.

I wrote it.

I wrote it this afternoon and gave it to Officer Paeng.

PLEASE BE QUIET

Why didn't you tell me earlier?

Gosh.

WING 2, WARD OFFICE

Excuse me.

YU JUNG-WOO

Is it done now?

They started off by swearing, so I didn't want to write it.

But someone's life is at stake.

I'll be off now.

Hey.

Do you want some coffee?

What? Is something missing?

I don't drink sweet coffee.

Do you have Americano?

Are you kidding me?

Just drink what you're given, you punk.

Damn it.

Here you go.

Hey.

Everyone here is a thief, so I don't believe any of you.

Everyone claims that he's innocent. Everyone says they don't belong here.

I don't believe you either,

but let me hear you out.

What happened in your military unit?

SUMMER OF 2016

You should answer faster than that.

You idiot.

Gosh, this is frustrating.

Get up, you jerk.

Eat it.

-Private Park Jun-young, sir. -Eat it, you jerk.

I shouldn't

hit you here, right?

What are you doing, you bastards?

What?

They dropped the charges?

Yes. They want us to exclude him from training.

Commander.

I don't think you're aware this, but about Sergeant Oh...

His father is Assemblyman Oh Tae-gu.

He went to the same high school as our division commander.

So?

Pardon?

So what, you punk?

Sergeant Oh was untouchable.

We couldn't punish him no matter what he did.

He was considered higher than me.

He had the most power in our unit.

-Wow. -Hey.

-You startled me. -Put your head down.

Private Park Jun-young. sir! Yes, sir!

He had been bullying Private Park for a long time.

Private Park Jun-young, sir!

-Everyone in the unit knew about it. -Private Park Jun-young, sir!

Including the executive officers.

That never happened.

I haven't heard of it before.

Jun-young.

You must know.

Tell me honestly.

I don't know, sir.

That never happened.

As if they all planned it,

not a single person person confessed

that Private Park was being bullied.

Four.

Five.

Six.

What are you doing?

I'm the best, aren't I?

Isn't it delicious?

-Yes. -Hey, jerk.

Answer me properly.

All right? Darn it.

What?

How dare you spit it out.

I'm sorry, sir.

Do it again.

What?

Is there someone to share it with?

One, two, three, twelve.

One, two, three, thirteen.

One, two, three, fourteen.

-One, two, three... -Hey.

Proceed 30 push-ups.

Proceed.

One, two.

-three, four, -Don't you hear me?

-Proceed! -five,

six, seven,

eight, nine...

Aren't you going home in a few days?

You too, you punk.

Come to your senses!

Private Park Jun-young, sir.

Hey.

What are you looking at, you bastard?

Are you out of your mind?

By the way,

Private Park died at dusk.

You hit him in the afternoon.

Death by shock doesn't always happen at the time of violence.

I'm sure that Sergeant Oh beat up Private Park at night.

What about the guys on night watch?

Did you ask them?

When the incident took place,

the military police did an investigation,

and no one was willing to testify.

WINTER OF 2016

YOUTH, HOPE, COURAGE

He won't take visitors. Please leave.

Okay.

Right after the incident,

all the company members got transferred to different units.

For the last few months,

my brother stopped working and tried to meet all the members.

However, no one would see him.

Could you ask them one more time? I'm sorry.

Among eleven men

except for Jun-young who died, no one was willing to see my brother.

Gosh, those jerks.

They came once as witnesses for the prosecution.

It was the only time they testified in court.

I summoned them for my second trial,

but they all refused.

No one came to testify for me.

It's a kidney stone.

Pardon?

He has a kidney stone, which is more painful than giving birth.

How did you bear the pain? Gosh.

Do something for him, Doctor.

The stone is less than a centimeter, so surgery isn't an option.

It's not?

He has to urinate it out.

But he's in so much pain. Does he have to wait until it comes out?

Yes.

Drink a lot of water.

You must wait until it comes out through your urine.

-I'll be off. -All right.

Bak-sa, can you bear it?

Yes.

Goodness.

Officer Paeng.

May I ask you a favor?

What?

If there's a letter for me tomorrow morning...

I'm very sorry,

but can you bring it to me? I beg you.

You're talking nonsense.

Then who will keep an eye on you?

I'm very sorry,

but it's a very important letter.

Please, sir.

What is it about? This is so annoying.

I'm sorry.

The world has changed a lot.

In the past, they used to read the letters that inmates got,

but they stopped due to human rights.

So rest assured and tell me honestly.

My wife told me that I was paid triple this month.

Could you explain me the reason why?

I'm aware that you're busy, but I hope you will write back.

CULTIVATING MORALITY

Let's go, Je-hyeok.

I'm hungry.

I'm tired.

There's a bee!

I guess you're scared of bees.

-I was kidding. -Why you...

Let's go. It will be morning soon.

What's the matter?

MEDICAL DIRECTOR'S OFFICE

Officer Han.

Why are you here at this hour?

One of my guys is sick.

I see. Is the medical director inside?

Of course not. I called in a public health doctor.

The doctor's inside. Why?

Is Kim Je-hyeok sick?

Yes.

All right.

I took out the sting, so it'll be fine.

Still,

if it swells up tomorrow,

come see me right away.

Okay, you should get some rest.

I can't rest

because of that guy.

He tried to kill himself by overdosing.

He denies it,

but he took ten painkillers at once...

Because of him, Officer Han and I will have to stay up all night.

I'm sorry. I'm very sorry.

It's all right.

I'm sorry.

It's all right.

I'll get you some ointment.

Joon-ho.

Yes?

I want to sleep here tonight.

What?

I want to sleep in a bed.

Thank you, Officer Lee.

I didn't know you were such a nice guy. I'm quite surprised.

The IV will last him three hours, so you can get some sleep. Thank you.

-Thanks a lot. -Sure.

I'm sorry about this.

I'm very sorry.

You don't need to worry.

He's my friend.

Oh, I heard rumors

about your die-hard fan.

It must be him.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Once is fine.

Thanking people and apologizing.

Once is enough.

Okay.

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry.

I'll talk to you casually.

Sure, I'd be happy if you do.

Did you really try to kill yourself?

-No, no. -Say it just once, you punk.

I'm sorry.

Then why did you take so many painkillers?

My head was hurting so much.

I took a few because I had a headache.

I didn't know that I took ten pills. I'm sorry.

Apologizing has become a habit.

I'm sorry.

How did you end up here?

Did you kill someone like me?

Yes.

How?

You don't seem like the type to stab someone out of anger.

Was it an accident?

Yes.

It was a traffic accident.

I should've been careful.

It was my fault.

I'm the one to blame.

I'm a student preparing for CSE.

What's CSE?

The civil service examination.

I studied for the exam over seven years.

Then my sister moved to Seoul,

so I had to find a place with two rooms.

For half a year, I worked in construction.

One of those construction companies that provide both accommodation and meals.

I spent a few months there.

One day after work, I got a call from my boss.

Yes, sir.

Min-sung, I'm sorry to wake you up.

It's okay. What's going on?

I'm having dinner with a client, and I forgot my wallet.

Can you bring it for me?

I see.

But buses aren't running anymore.

Bus? Forget about that.

Just take one of our trucks and get here.

Okay, sir.

I didn't do it, all right?

Mr. Kim Min-sung, do you have your driver's license?

Yes, I do. I'm sorry. I'm very sorry.

Where were you going at this hour?

My boss told me to take the truck and bring him his wallet.

Is that true?

Don't lie, you jerk.

When did I tell you to take the truck?

I gave you work and a place to stay because I pitied you.

But how dare you lie.

You told me to take the truck because you were in a hurry.

When did I say that, you jerk? You're talking nonsense.

I told you to bring me my wallet. I never told you to take the truck.

Young people these days are unbelievable.

They always blame others.

Gosh, I got so unlucky.

Goodness.

PLEASE BE QUIET

The victim was at fault for jaywalking.

-He could settle with the family. -The settlement will cost a lot.

Besides, he looks like a poor student.

What about insurance?

He must have driver's insurance. The company is big enough.

He doesn't.

They didn't provide him insurance.

-Really? -Yes.

The company owner

didn't get driver's insurance for his employees

just to save money.

Gosh.

-Gosh. -Goodness.

If I had passed the civil service exam, this wouldn't have happened.

I worked part-time every day

and slept only five hours a day, but I still didn't pass the exam.

If only I had passed the exam...

It's my fault.

You're right.

You should've tried harder.

Speaking of which, you're amazing too.

You joined Nexen through their tryout, right?

That's incredible.

I heard the competition for that is fierce.

That's really amazing.

I worked hard.

I gave my everything to it.

I practiced the hardest.

I practiced harder than anyone else.

OPEN TRYOUT

NEXEN HEROES' OPEN TRYOUT

CONGRATULATIONS, YOU'VE BEEN SELECTED TO JOIN OUR TEAM.

Why not me? Coach.

Coach.

Why is it Kim Je-hyeok?

I had better control and faster speed.

But why is it Je-hyeok and not me?

Is it because he's from Gwangju Jeil High School?

It's because he's left-handed.

We held the tryout because we needed a left-handed pitcher.

Among the players who applied today,

only Je-hyeok was left-handed.

Je-hyeok.

I also worked really hard.

I had tons of stuff

I wanted to do and enjoy, but I held myself back.

I didn't do anything else.

All I did was study. I worked very hard.

All I did was work,

but why is my life like this?

I don't know what more I have to do.

You should have tried harder.

You should have tried harder and done your best.

You should have worked from dawn and worked five shifts.

And skip your meals. Why even eat?

Instead of sleeping five hours a day, you should've slept three hours.

Without eating or sleeping,

you should have only worked and studied.

How could you try harder?

What more could you do?

You were already doing enough.

You did your best,

but you just didn't get a chance.

So blame the world.

The world should have tried harder for you.

It's the world's fault that it didn't give you a chance.

The world should have done its best.

You can swear at the world and cry,

but don't blame yourself.

Okay.

TO GO BAK-SA FROM DO SANG-MIN

Thank you.

I'll be outside.

Thank you!

Excuse me, Doctor.

Hi.

He's in a lot of pain. Could you do something for him?

How can he just lie there and bear the pain?

Give him some painkillers,

or figure out a solution.

Well, I can crush the kidney stone with a laser beam.

That way, it can be excreted through the urine.

Why didn't you tell us earlier?

I mean,

please proceed with that.

Then follow me.

Okay. My goodness.

Damn it.

Senior Manager Go.

I know things are hard for you.

Thanks to you, we're holding out without making a loss.

Since you have access to the news,

I'm sure that you heard.

The prosecution has targeted us,

and they're questioning another contract.

Everyone is having a hard time.

Senior Manager Go.

Please fight for our company one more time.

Can you admit that you were in charge of the contract?

Director Ji and I are asking you to help us,

and so is the company.

If you agree to it,

we will triple your salary.

We will even cover the expenses

should your daughter ever choose to study abroad.

Here you go.

We should delete this too.

They won't look at our computer files.

He's taking it too far.

Just delete it.

Director Na will be checking it.

I guess we'll be here all night.

Of course. The audit is tomorrow.

But I have a blind date tomorrow. I need to sleep well to look my best.

That won't happen. We'll be leaving tomorrow morning.

Director Na didn't even go home last night.

Why not?

To fit the budget.

He's been trying to cover the excess expenditures

with budget for food and training.

I envy Officer Paeng.

You're right. He's quite lucky.

It's been excreted, so he can leave the hospital.

Okay, we'll leave tomorrow morning.

-Sure. -Okay.

The hospital food has improved a lot.

Thank you for the food.

The officer bought it from outside.

He told me not to tell you though.

Hey.

-I'm done eating. -Okay.

-You can eat here. -Thank you.

Thank you.

I almost had to work all night.

Can I ask you a favor?

What is it this time?

Bring me Min-sung's file.

Who's Min-sung?

You have a lot of connections.

It's thanks to my fame.

What is it that you want?

I'd like to make a donation.

How can I make a donation to this facility?

Why?

Because I'm grateful.

I gave up on baseball.

But this place made me start again, so I feel grateful.

Thank you very much.

Is that all?

Without any condition?

I do have a favor to ask.

Could you give me ten minutes?

INMATE 6048, KIM MIN-SUNG'S PROFILE

It'll only take ten minutes.

Look through it just for ten minutes.

Are you threatening me?

No.

I'm asking you.

What?

-Sorry. -No.

I'm hearing things. What did you say?

She likes me.

That's why she agreed to go on a blind date.

I'm sorry, Joon-ho.

I like her too.

I heard the food is good here, so stay for dinner.

I took care of the bill.

Joon-ho.

Come on. I'm done with work.

I'll buy you a drink.

What?

Are you really done? The restaurant is still open.

I had someone cover for me. I'm a customer now.

Excuse me.

Thank you.

You can serve us the main dish now.

I was going to serve you oxtail soon after this.

Enjoy your food.

The boss says it's on the house.

No, that's not necessary.

It's all right. Enjoy your food.

-Enjoy. -Thanks.

Why won't he accept...

My boss is right behind you.

He's so handsome.

Go on.

Wow.

-It's bland... -Gosh.

My boss is watching. Just eat.

He's my brother's best friend.

Please take good care of Je-hee.

That's what I'd like to say to you.

Do you like the food?

We just started...

Yes, it's very good.

Are you a prison officer?

-Yes. -I told him.

I bragged a lot about you.

It's nothing to brag about.

Not everyone can be a prison officer. It's quite amazing.

Please eat before it gets cold.

-Thank you. -I'll leave you to talk.

-Thank you. -Oh, right.

This oxtail soup may be slightly salty.

Pardon?

People say that our food is bland,

so I've been adding more seasoning these days.

I see.

Then enjoy your food.

Thanks.

Is your boss

still standing behind me?

Yes.

He can be tiring.

He can be a little fussy.

Je-hee, can I have some salt?

Just eat.

The salt is in the kitchen.

That's much better.

What are you doing?

It's the only way I can get some salt.

Gosh.

-This is nice. -That's nasty.

Stop it.

You should try it.

Like this.

Gosh, that's enough.

That's enough for today.

What's wrong...

What's wrong with you?

Why are you practicing so foolishly?

Stop it, Je-hyeok.

Is Je-hee doing well?

Everyone is well except you.

Just worry about yourself.

Okay.

It's hard, isn't it?

Yes.

What can I do for you?

Hey.

Isn't it reassuring to know that I'm here for you?

No.

Not really.

What if I were Ji-ho?

I'm off.

Will you practice more?

Yes.

I'll ask Officer Song to come in two hours.

-Is it good? -Yes.

You'll catch a cold.

You can stop eating. That's enough watching for me.

I want one more.

Stop eating. I'm fasting.

But you told me to eat.

I told you to eat one, not that much.

I'm going to eat it anyway.

Gosh.

SUMMER OF 2013 AWAY GAME IN GWANGJU

It's all right.

Get some sleep and forget about it, Je-hyeok.

It was just one blown save. It's fine.

Hello, Ji-ho.

Je-hyeok, you got a blown save today.

A wild pitch is worse than a home run.

The mighty Kim Je-hyeok.

You turned into a wimp, didn't you?

Je-hyeok.

I've never seen anything like it.

Goodness, I've never seen such a flat curve.

I could've hit that one.

It was about time that you got a blown save.

How could you blow a game like that?

Did you make a wild pitch on purpose with everyone on base?

You had it all planned.

Why do you keep throwing curveballs?

Just stick to what you're good at. Throw a fastball.

Not all pitches work, you know.

The hitters aren't foolish enough to get three strikes so easily.

Are you sleeping?

Go home and get some sleep.

Sleep well.

-Go home. -Okay.

LATE SUMMER OF 2015

Three.

Four.

Fine. Go ahead and cry all alone.

Keep all your troubles to yourself.

It'll make your future girlfriend very happy.

Do you not like it?

Me?

I don't know.

KIM JE-HYEOK'S ROMANCE RUMOR MADE THE HEADLINES

NEXEN'S KIM JE-HYEOK DATING ANCHORWOMAN KIM HYE-RIN

JE-HYEOK

The device is turned off...

NEXEN VERSUS KIA, WILL KIM JE-HYEOK BE OUR SAVIOR?

See you, Je-hyeok.

-Bye. -Bye.

It's Je-hyeok.

I'm your fan. Can I get your autograph?

Gosh, he's so handsome.

Je-hyeok, can you drop me off on your way?

Sure.

You should take the back gate, not the front.

People think you're dating.

Reporters are waiting to get a photo of you at the front gate.

Why?

There's a romance rumor about you.

-About who? -About you.

They think you're dating someone.

Where's your phone? Turn it on.

Je-hyeok.

Is Kim Hye-rin really pretty?

Who is Kim Hye-rin?

NEXEN LOSES TO KIA PITCHER: KIM JE-HYEOK

He won't be taking calls for a while.

JE-HYEOK

Je-hyeok.

Did you call me a lot? I'm sorry. I was sleeping.

I was lying in bed, and I fell asleep.

I'm surprised to see you.

I thought you'd ghost me because you lost today's game.

You're okay, right?

Right?

It's okay. You can play well tomorrow.

It's really fine.

You can count on me.

I'll take care of you.

Even if you fail as a pitcher, I'll support you.

So don't worry and enjoy pitching.

Okay?

All right?

Je-hyeok.

Speaking of which,

should we go out?

Answer fast before I change my mind.

I'll count to three.

One.

He won't see you today either. Please go back.

He'll see me today.

Pardon?

He's being discharged today.

Even so, he won't see you.

You came to see him over ten times.

If he wanted to meet you, he would have done so already.

You must have a job and a family.

You should give up and go back to your life.

I'm sorry.

I'll wait here a little longer.

HALT FOR INSPECTION

Salute.

Salute.

Are you Captain Yu's brother?

Corporal Ju?

Are you Corporal Ju Jung-hoon?

Yes, I'm Corporal Ju Jung-hoon.

Thank you.

Thank you very much for seeing me.

My brother told me a lot about you.

He told me you guys were close.

Yes.

Captain Yu looked out for me a lot.

Many of us looked up to Captain Yu.

You must be busy. I won't take too much of your time.

Someone

sent me this.

NIGHT WATCH SCHEDULE

Is this the night watch schedule of that night?

The date matches the date of the incident.

As you can see, these names

match the names of the men in your unit.

Is this really

the night watch schedule from that night?

Yes, it is.

How can you be so sure?

Because I sent it.

I sent

this schedule to you.

And calling them punks don't work nowadays.

Goodness.

And I'm about to go do what's absurd.

Are you coming to Park's farewell party?

-You always pretend like you're noble. -I'll go if I can.

Why are you here so early?

Excuse me.

That slacker. Gosh, I don't like him.

Hi. How about we go on a date?

I'm free in the evenings.

Detained during the protest...

Father.

The leader of a non-violent protest...

Will you be all right?

I know about 3,500 people who claim to be friends with him.

He pretends to be cool.

I'm sure he's jealous of them, but he acts like he's fine around others.

Joon-ho. I have a favor to ask.

I don't know, but you do.

Thank you.

-I'll do my best. -I feel jealous.

But it'll be efficient once you try it.

-What is wrong with this idiot? -Gosh, this is unbelievable.

Was he considering taking this request?

Is this really the night watch schedule from that night?

Was Private Park all right enough...

Americano. I'd like an Americano.

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