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[♪ theme music playing]

The Manipulated

Now we have in an Arleli piece with the starting bid at 2.3 billion won.

Do I hear 2.4?

We have 2.4 billion.

2.5?

2.5 has been phoned in. Now, 2.6?

From the floor, 2.6, by bidder number 40.

Now do I hear 2.7 billion won?

[crunches]

[beeping, whirring]

Yes, we have an online bid coming in at 2.7 billion won

by bidder number 56.

Now, do we have 2.8?

Yes. Thank you, bidder number 39.

Now, Arleli pieces always fetch high prices

as they're highly sought after.

With every auction, their genius as a sculptor

is reflected by these record prices.

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to own a part of history

with this piece from Arleli's "Wailing" series.

With that in mind, do I hear 2.9 billion won?

[crunching]

We've received 2.9 from online.

That bidder now holds the highest bid at 2.9 billion won.

Now, can we ask for three billion? Anyone?

We have three billion won from bidder number 39 on the floor.

Since things are heating up,

I think it's time to raise the bid increment

up to 500 million won.

3.5 billion.

Do I hear 3.5?

3.5 billion won.

[beeping, whirring]

Yes, from the online bidder.

The online bid stands at the highest at 3.5 billion.

Do I have four?

[sighs]

Although it's a little unorthodox,

considering the high value of a sculpture like this,

our bidders might need extra time to decide.

So we'll take a five-minute break and be back momentarily.

[indistinct chatter]

[cell phone vibrating]

CHAIRMAN SHIN MYUNGHO

Is there anything else I can get you instead of the art sculpture?

Something that has a set price so I don't have to bid for it?

[Yohan] Let me ask you this, Mr. Chairman.

How much are you willing to pay for your son's innocence?

[sighs] See?

It's impossible to set a price, right?

[distorted] I don't want anything else.

If you want your request to be fulfilled,

all you have to do is bring me Arleli's piece.

If you refuse...

consider your request denied.

[cell phone beeps]

[sighs]

[auctioneer] Without further ado, we will resume the auction.

We left off at 3.5 billion won.

Do I hear four billion?

And we have bidder number 39 with four billion won.

Our online bidder, do I have 4.5 billion?

-There it is. 4.5 billion... -[crowd murmuring]

...from online bidder number 56.

To our guest on the floor, do I hear five billion?

You need five billion to stay in the race.

And we have five billion.

Once again, the floor now has the highest bid.

To our online bidder, do I hear 5.5 billion?

And we have it. That is 5.5 billion won from our online bidder.

The highest bid is yours.

[chuckles softly]

To our guest. Six billion?

Six billion. Bidder number 39, I'll ask one last time.

Do I hear six?

This piece can be yours for six billion.

-Do we have it? -[breathing heavily]

Going once.

[breath trembling]

Thank you, sir. Now, 6.5?

Our online bidder? Do I have 6.5?

No?

If we don't hear from you, we'll call it three times and close.

Final chance.

-Going once. -[panting]

Going twice.

You hit your limit, haven't you? That's no fun.

[auctioneer] Sold to bidder number 39 on the floor for six billion won.

Congratulations, sir.

-[applause] -[♪ operatic music playing]

[sighs]

[engine revving]

[door closes]

[door opens]

[light footsteps]

Yes, Mr. Chairman. I received it.

Ah, right. I forgot to mention this earlier.

The scapegoat who went to prison for your son?

He's dead now.

He shoved pages from a Bible in his mouth and managed to suffocate himself.

Didn't I tell you?

I promised to make this incident disappear.

So now your son was never involved, but I'm sure it's still bothering him.

Why don't you two take a vacation?

Building the data center is a key national initiative.

It would be good PR for us.

We must do everything in our power to win this bid.

[man] Will this land acquisition costs exceed our budget?

By about 30 percent.

[man exhales] It's too high of a risk to go through with it.

It's a national project, so we need to consider more than cost alone.

It won't matter what it is if it bankrupts the company,

We can't afford to pursue this.

[man] Come on, what information are you looking at?

-Are we looking at the same data? -[indistinct arguing]

-[man] Are you shitting me? -[cell phone vibrating]

[argument dies down]

Yes?

We've been compromised.

I think we need cleanup.

Okay.

Send in the cleanup crew.

Just buy it. Pay whatever we have to.

-[line ringing] -[man] Mmm-hmm.

[cell phone vibrating]

Yes, understood, sir.

The Manipulated

Ready for another round?

I think I'll pass.

[all scoff]

You guys hear the same thing I did?

He's got balls today.

Wow.

Did I hear you say

that "you'll pass"? Like you have a choice?

-"Think I'll pass." -[all laughing]

[Jaedeok] Look at his face.

This guy here has an important match tomorrow.

I'm not asking for much.

Just help him warm up.

Take the beating like a good boy.

[groaning]

You little shit. [groans]

-[inmate 1 groaning] -[Jaedeok] Come on!

[inmate 2 screams]

[inmates exclaim]

[grunting]

-[inmate 1] Come here, bitch! -[grunts]

-Ah! -[inmate 2] You're fucking dead.

[groaning]

[breathing heavily]

From now on,

don't fuck with me.

[inmates murmuring]

ELECTRONICS REPAIR SHOP

Ah! Ah, shit.

My head's killing me.

That's what you get for last night.

Why do you always fight when you drink?

But I wasn't the one who started it.

We'll get you checked out after I'm done.

I don't have the money for that.

[distant commotion]

[shutter opens]

[sighs]

[register rings]

Fucking empty again.

[Eunbi exhales]

Isn't that shit outdated?

[Noh Yongsik stammers]

Well...

Ah.

[scoffs]

Aren't you precious? Taking pictures together.

It's like you're family.

Sorry, I...

I placed an order for gimbap but I haven't paid for it yet.

Shit.

If you find God in prison,

are all of your sins forgiven?

[shutter closes]

[Seona] Jeez. What took you so long?

[softly] Okay.

Hey.

My head's feeling better. Let's get some food instead, yeah?

Tteokbokki? Or jjajangmyeon?

Tofu?

What?

[sighs] Nothing.

[bike revving]

[thuds, creaks]

[chuckles softly]

-[gasps] -[priest coughs]

[Noh Yongsik] Oh, jeez. [laughs]

You scared me, Father. Come on in.

Why do you have guilt written all over your face?

Oh, it's nothing.

Do you have a moment to talk right now?

Sure.

I'm here about Taejoong.

Has there been some kind of accident or...

This is mine.

Don't tell me something happened to him.

[inmate] Hey, what the hell are you looking at?

Eat your food.

-[scrubbing] -[inmate 2 whimpering]

[grunts, whimpers]

I swear I'll pay you back.

[sobs] It's just that I need a little more time. Please have mercy on me.

[echoing] From now on,

don't fuck with me.

Ah, fucking shit.

[inmate] Where you going, sir?

[Deoksu] To take a piss.

The vibe is so tense in here.

Everybody's barely touching their food today.

You're clueless, aren't you?

-Didn't you hear what happened? -No. What?

The boss got spanked by 2802.

Really?

-He got beat up? -Yeah.

All he could do was take it like a little bitch.

That's why he's been hiding behind his thugs.

I guess we should take advantage of that and eat our food in peace for once.

It's nice.

With them gone.

The food tastes better.

-It really does. -[both laugh]

[grunts]

-[blows landing] -[inmates groaning]

[groaning]

[inmates clamoring]

[grunting]

Hello, sir.

[Gangjae] What's going on?

-Deoksu is inside. -[Deoksu grunting]

[Gangjae] It's so fucking noisy.

[blows landing]

Hey, Etch-a-Sketch. [screams]

[inmate] Look who it is.

What are you staring at? [grunts]

[all grunting]

-[inmates groaning] -The fuck's he looking at?

[Deoksu] Calm down, kids.

Gangjae The Dickhead.

Did you have a nice vacation?

Long time no see.

Why did you come back here? Just to suck dick?

Looks like you're still getting your ass kicked.

You've gotten weak, old man.

[both laughing]

[Namjoon] What's going on?

Come on, break it up. Step away.

What's this?

You two again. [sighs]

These animals.

You want to dig his grave?

You can dig yours while you're at it.

What? Am I gonna get a time out?

Follow me.

Quickly. The warden's waiting.

Come in here.

Fucking trash.

This is supposed to be a fight club.

Why isn't there any fighting?

I didn't set this up so you could make some pocket change.

Listen, you need to have patience, sir.

Scouting good talent takes time, you know.

Yeah. And I heard you got your ass kicked in the process.

[scoffs] So the rumor has already gotten to you.

I'm the warden. I know everything.

There's another rumor making its way around.

And I hope you enjoy that one just as much.

That's actually why I came to see you.

Restrain yourself.

We had a kid kill himself, and now it's become a major headache.

[sighs] Shit.

It's nothing out of the ordinary.

The timing's bad.

One slip up is easy to sweep under the rug,

but two becomes a management issue.

So what do you expect me to do?

Sit back, relax and enjoy the sun?

I've had enough of your complaining.

Stop pouting like a little kid.

That's a gift.

It's a list of new inmates arriving soon.

Two of them are white collar.

They committed financial crimes and their stashes were never found.

Their pockets must be loaded.

I assigned them to your cell.

So suck them dry.

Sounds like something you'd be into.

-Hey. -You cut your hair.

Yeah. [chuckles]

Is it weird?

No, it looks nice.

Have you been to the commissary?

They added so many new things since my time here.

Oh, so instead of seeing me first, that's where you went?

Oh, and while I was there,

I bought the best supplements with the most vitamins for you.

-Make sure to take them every day. -How's your repair shop?

-Is everything going well? -Mmm-hmm.

It's really taking off.

Do you want some spending money?

Father came by.

He visited me at my store saying he was worried about you.

I see. That's why you're here.

But judging by that smile, you seem fine.

Is there anything going on with you?

-What do you mean by that? -For example...

you might be hearing a voice questioning

what the point of life is when you're caged up like this.

And maybe it's not worth living.

Never crossed my mind.

That's good to hear.

And there's no one giving you a hard time, right?

Right.

I spend too much time in my garden and I'm really getting sick of the view.

But now I'm ready for something different.

What are you implying?

Taejoong.

Don't be stupid.

Hey, listen, Mr. Noh.

I swear I'm innocent.

I'm getting out of this prison.

[Jaedeok] You're not going to let Park Taejoong get away with this, are you?

All those assholes are talking shit behind our backs.

My hands are tied.

The warden told me to back off.

So I'm gonna.

[blows landing]

[grunting]

Jiyong.

[grunts]

[panting]

I might have to hold back...

but I can't bring myself to tell you to.

So go and have some fun for me.

I won't let you down.

MURDER SUSPECT APPREHENDED SENTENCED TO LIFE IN PRISON

CRIME SCENE PHOTOS

All right. Time to get to work, everyone.

CELL BLOCK A

SUPPLY STORAGE ROOM

[Taejoong] I'll need civilian clothes.

Security key cards for door access.

[Chajoong] There's nothing new going on with Block 7.

And zero to report with the workshop as well.

Got it.

[Taejoong] The guards change shifts at 3:30.

That's when I need to make my move.

Zone B has the door that leads to the outside.

I have to find a way to sneak in there without the guards noticing

and utilize the ventilation ducts.

END OF VISITING HOURS 16:00

Visitation hours end promptly at 4:00 p.m.

And that's when the food supply truck comes too.

So four's when my window closes. [gasps]

[lock clicks]

Let's save the introductions for tomorrow.

[grunting]

I was gonna make it quick for you.

Who sent you?

Does it matter?

Come on, I want to hear you scream. "Someone help!"

"Someone save me!"

Let's get on with it.

Okay.

[both grunting]

[guard] Roll call!

[indistinct chatter]

[sighs]

[Taejoong] There's one final obstacle that I need to overcome.

Keep eating.

Okay.

All this shit you're doing...

having fun?

Does it look like I am?

Let's give it a rest.

If you stop now,

I'll forgive everything you've done to me so far.

Forgive me?

Who the fuck do you think you are?

I should ask for forgiveness?

[inhales] Let's see.

You know, that's not gonna happen just because you want it to.

Tell you what?

If you want me to ask for forgiveness,

why don't you chop your dick off and then go fuck yourself?

Then I'll consider it.

Wasn't your little sister sexually abused?

It was you, wasn't it?

You don't have to lie.

You enjoyed it, didn't you?

[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

[grunts]

Ah!

-[grunting] -[groans]

[guard] Hey! Back up!

Stop right now!

Come on!

[guards grunting]

Taser! Taser! Taser!

[Cheolhwan] What the hell's going on?

Move!

Lay him down on the ground.

What happened?

[Deoksu groaning]

You okay?

[groans softly]

Yeah, I'm fine.

Let's get you to the infirmary.

No, it's okay.

I'm all good. But this guy...

I think he might need a visit there.

And that takes care of him.

He seems like fun. [chuckles]

So the inmate who assaulted you was punished.

Solitary confinement.

Although...

if you think that's too lenient,

you can bring it up to the Ministry of Justice.

It's not that serious.

I can't seem to figure you out. Hmm.

What will it take for you to raise a complaint?

Maybe you never will.

Here.

I don't know if this is what you requested.

I asked for a green sponge and they gave me that.

No, this is perfect.

I want to decorate the chapel with some flowers.

Oh, sounds nice.

What's the point of flowers, if you can't share them.

I can get you anything else you need.

-Just let me know. -Thank you, sir.

Oh, right.

I saw that you applied for cleaning duty in Zone B.

We can't transfer you unless there's an opening.

But the way I see it,

Zone A is easier to clean anyways.

It's best to stay there.

What's this?

I'm running errands for Officer Yang.

Really?

-Go on. -Yes, sir.

Lights out soon.

Hey, should I be ready for round two?

Nah, don't worry.

After you slapped the shit out of me, he just said to monitor you. So, yeah.

Why did he send you?

Is there a reason?

I'm good at ambushing people,

but with you, well, we both know how that turned out.

[inmate] I wish I didn't have to work.

-Seriously. -Let's get this over with.

-We should get going. -[quiet laughter]

Go ahead. I need one more.

[sighs wearily]

Making a living is hard in here, too.

[screams]

[panting]

Where's inmate 7423?

Any volunteers for Zone B?

Sure. I don't mind, sir.

CELL BLOCK B

[blows]

You got here earlier than expected.

Welcome.

First round of vaccines for 250 inmates.

Right.

Come with me.

These are the inmates scheduled for today.

Medical records are separated.

We can proceed whenever you're ready.

I'll let them know.

[door opens and closes]

2802 - PARK TAEJOONG

-[exhales] -All right, everyone, listen up.

We've got vaccinations today.

Head to the infirmary after lunch.

Hurry up, you guys.

Come on, move out.

All right, go.

-[beeping] -What's that?

What are you hiding?

You know you can't take that. Hey!

Why are you still working?

We can't eat yet because of you.

Sorry to make you do this.

Are you sure you're okay skipping lunch?

Yeah. I won't have time if I don't do it now.

It started making weird noises recently, and I can't figure it out.

I'll have it fixed by the time you finish lunch.

I'll bring you a burger for your trouble.

After you eat, go get vaccinated.

-Okay. Sounds good. -Hmm.

Thanks, bud.

[guard] Let's go.

[electric saw whirring]

Hey, you done?

Get some coffee.

Not now. I gotta go make a delivery.

What the hell is that noise?

Hey, what the fuck are you doing?

I never said you could mess around in here.

Already finished lunch?

Well, I took a look under the hood, and for the most part, everything is fine.

But I think the issue is with this damper pulley,

which is why I made this. But...

you might still have to replace it.

So will I be safe to drive for long distances?

-[tool clattering] -I think so.

The noise is gone for now, but you should still get it

-checked out later. -Thanks for the help.

-Here's your burger. -Right.

Thank you.

[car door opens, closes]

-[knocks hood] -All right. I'm gonna head back.

[engine starts]

[guard] Hey, hold on.

[door closes]

You can't leave yet.

Arms up.

Okay, go on.

Thanks again.

[breathing heavily]

What's up, man? Do Gangjae.

You better answer when he talks to you, you fucking prick.

Why did you ruin the vibe when we were just having introductions?

Sorry about that.

I'm a little busy right now.

You want to kill Deoksu as much as I do, right?

[exhales]

You want to team up with me?

No, thank you.

It's embarrassing if you refuse so quickly.

If you're not with us, you're against us.

So choose wisely.

See you around.

Enjoy your food.

[chuckles lightly]

-What you got there? -[grunts]

Hey, let him go.

[exhales]

What an asshole!

I want him so fucking bad.

[Noh Yongsik] I don't think you truly understand what you're up against.

In order to get here, I had to drive over two mountains.

And when I arrived, I had to pass through three entrances.

One of them even had armed guards stationed in a watchtower.

I'm trying to make it perfectly clear to you

about how impossible of a task this is.

It's not a matter of climbing over a wall or two.

[Taejoong] I'm not climbing over any walls.

I'm walking out the front door.

[Namjoon] Shut the door behind you.

[distant chatter]

Why the hell are you so late?

Skipped the vaccine, right?

Yeah.

You're all set.

[nurse] You're Park Taejoong?

-Number 2802? -[inmate] Yes.

Have a seat.

Listen up.

There's a big match tomorrow...

and I need you in top shape,

so I sent somebody else to get the vaccine in your place.

2802, Park Taejoong.

Hurry up and get it over with.

I have shit to do.

I bet a lot of money on you,

so you better win.

See you tomorrow.

[sighs] Fuck me.

Hey.

Ready? It's go time.

Come on, hurry!

[inmate] Give me one more. Come on!

-Hell, yeah! -Get out of the way.

[inmate] Officer.

If anything goes wrong, the blame's on you.

Sir, you shouldn't worry so much.

If it goes wrong, it's my fault.

And if it goes well, it's all thanks to you and you alone.

[scoffs] I love ass kissers like you.

I'm gonna take a smoke break till everyone's ready.

-Okay, you got it, sir. -All right.

[exhales]

The officers are gonna be so happy you're part of this.

Look how jealous those guys are.

He's with us, you fucking assholes.

I told you I wasn't interested.

Well, I don't think that's really up to you.

Don't you see?

Those fuckers won't stop when the match is called.

You gotta win at all costs.

If you don't want to end up in solitary.

Why's he going over there?

Leave him be.

He's still on our team, right?

[both grunting]

Hey, hey.

-[grunts] -[inmate 1] Hey!

[inmate 2] Do you even know what you doing?

Are you fucking crazy?

The warden will kill us.

Get your ass back here, Taejoong.

Satisfied?

I won, right?

You son of a bitch! You ruined it!

I'm gonna fucking kill you!

Taejoong! Come back!

Sir, no wait.

[indistinct shouting]

Oh, there he is.

They noticed someone missed their vaccine and realized it was you.

All right.

Please state your inmate number and name.

2802, Park Taejoong.

Perfect. Can you roll up your sleeve for me?

Don't worry, it'll all be over before you know it.

[Taejoong] Thirty minutes left.

The Manipulated