Original subtitles

[opening theme music playing]

[music fades]

[Yong-seok] This bail release was granted solely

on the confession of the murderer

the world is calling the "Witch of the Century."

While we respect the court's decision,

our official stance is that we cannot accept it.

Are you saying you can't accept it because it's the confession of a criminal?

Just because she's a criminal?

We're talking about the murderer you called the "Witch of the Century."

The one you all couldn't stop calling a psychopath.

[all murmuring]

Uh, what if, just as you believe,

that woman schoolteacher who was just recently released really is the killer?

Isn't it too dangerous to have her out there among our citizens?

You mentioned "what if," but that's exactly the thing

we're most worried about.

The court also acknowledged the risk

and ordered an electronic ankle monitor as the minimum safeguard.

Let me remind you,

Ms. An was actually sentenced to life in prison in her initial trial.

The trial was fairly conducted

and was strictly based on admissible evidence,

without the slightest deviation.

The prosecution will do everything in its power

to ensure these two criminals never make a mockery

of the Korean justice system again.

Thank you.

[reporter 1] Will Prosecutor Baek Dong-hun remain in charge?

I heard there are rumors.

His investigation methods are rather heavy-handed

because of his background in the police force.

As a prosecutor, he has an unshakable sense of principle.

Of course, we are aware of the public criticism he's facing.

But we'll make it absolutely clear that our investigation was not in error.

[reporter 2] How do you plan to move forward with…

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Ah!

You're so damn arrogant.

Why are you getting ahead of yourself when we didn't even dismiss you?

Just lay low in the CWCU for now.

It won't be easy there either.

Kids these days commit the same crimes as adults.

And if you get some extra time,

you should put that relentlessness of yours to work and keep digging.

On your own, that is.

On my own?

What? Would you prefer I say "just for fun?"

If you find something solid, you can let me know directly.

That's what you wanted.

If you understood, take this and get out.

[Jeong-gu] Let's go.

[melancholy music playing]

[Jeong-gu] You've got all these people on your side.

YUN-SU, START AFRESH!

MS. AN! STAY STRONG!

WE'RE WITH YOU #REUNITE MOM AND DAUGHTER

GET LOST, HUSBAND KILLER

Uh… Oh.

What kind of sick people would…

MURDERER

[melancholy music continues]

[music fades]

-[door opens] -[Jeong-gu clears throat]

These are the last ones.

All right?

[Yun-su] Oh, uh, I don't even know how to thank you.

Oh, not at all. I just helped out a little. That's all.

All right.

[doorbell ringing]

No, no, no, Sop. Don't.

-[gasps] -[Jeong-gu] Oh.

[woman] Ms. An Yun-su?

-Oh. She's here already. -Are you there?

-[woman] Oh, hello. -[Jeong-gu] Oh. Yes. Hello.

-Come in. -[woman] You know what?

This place is right by the road. I kept missing it and going in circles.

-[Jeong-gu] I'm Ms. An Yun-su's attorney. -I'm Bae Sun-deok.

-We spoke on the phone before. -Right. Yeah.

[Sun-deok] Yeah. [giggles]

Goodness.

Did I scare you?

Don't worry. I'm not a scary person.

-Huh? [chuckles] -[Jeong-gu] Sop.

Can you show me around your room?

[Jeong-gu, Sun-deok laugh]

-Hello, there. -Hello.

[chuckles]

Make sure to charge it every night while you sleep.

Four hours of charging will give you about 24 hours of use.

It's water-resistant,

but avoid soaking it in hot water for too long, like at a public bath.

And since it sits on a bony area like this,

it can cause some chafing.

Put on some lotion right there every now and then.

[intriguing music playing]

Is that everything?

Now I'm going to install the home monitoring devices.

Here. Please.

-Sign each of these. -Okay.

[Sun-deok] Oh boy.

[sighs]

Uh, could… could you

maybe put that somewhere less visible?

Well, no.

It's going where we can get the clearest view

and can monitor you at all times.

Any signal loss or power cut, and you're the one who will be penalized.

[Sun-deok winces]

[sniffles] You want me gone, don't you?

[paper rustling]

Still, you won't even offer me water?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I'll get you some.

Should we discuss the rest outside?

Yes.

[Sun-deok] Paju and Ilsan.

You aren't ever allowed to leave these areas.

If you ever need to, you'll have to get approval first.

But of course, it's ideal not to put yourself

in that position at all,

and we actually even extended your range

due to your daughter's commute to kindergarten.

And, uh, yeah.

From 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.,

you're not allowed to vacate your current residence.

The moment you open the front door and take a few steps,

the control center will get an alert.

[chuckles]

So basically, I'm not allowed to do anything.

Oh, uh, a lot of people make the mistake of thinking

that they're completely free once they get out.

You're still a murder suspect, though, so don't forget that.

You have to be very cautious, Ms. An.

And stay alert, always.

[door opens]

-Oh. -Hey.

-[Yun-su] What is it? -Sop said she's hungry.

Oh, um, what would you like?

Hmm, Chapagetti.

Chapagetti? I'll make it in a minute.

-[Sun-deok] All right. I should get going. -Okay.

[Sun-deok] Okay, let's see.

Hey, here you go. You want some chocolate?

[Yun-su] Oh. [chuckles]

-Huh? -[Yun-su] Uh…

She doesn't really like sweets.

Oh, I see.

[Yun-su] Bye.

-Come on. -[Jeong-gu] Go ahead.

Well, I'd better get going now.

Uh, if it's okay, would you…

would you like to stay for dinner?

Oh, I'm fine. I've got things to do.

Still, though, you probably didn't eat lunch.

You should enjoy a quiet meal with Sop today.

See you later.

-See you. Goodbye! -Good night, then.

-Good night. -[Yun-su] Yeah.

Bye.

[door closes]

[footsteps approaching]

[Ki-dae] I told you.

I keep all the ramyeon in the corner.

[melancholy string music playing]

[Ki-dae] Go with Sop.

I'll make it.

[bag rustling]

[music fades]

Here.

[Eun] Wait.

Well, I went to the shared cells first, and the water cooled down.

Could you request meds for me?

What?

[intriguing music playing]

You know you have to consult with the medical officer first. Right?

I haven't been able to sleep at night.

Right.

C… Can you… let…

And could you bring a newspaper for me?

This evening's would be even better.

Um, I'll ask the supervisor.

[gasps]

Appreciate it.

-The paper. -Okay.

Can you, please? Yeah.

[music fades]

[sniffles]

[water pouring]

You like it that much?

Yes, I'm enjoying it.

[Sop slurps]

Here, drink some water while you eat.

You're speaking so politely now.

I am.

Here, sweetie.

It's great that now you're speaking a little more formal,

but I liked it better before when we were like friends.

You finished?

Should we go brushy-brushy now?

Come on.

[wine pouring out]

[doorbell ringing]

[knocking at door]

[device beeping]

I'm sorry.

[device beeps]

I guess Sop's asleep. Yeah?

[Yun-su sniffles]

Sorry.

I know I have already hurt your feelings.

And, yeah, I'm apologizing to make myself feel better too.

But I still wanna apologize.

[Yun-su sniffles]

-[Mun-jun sighs] -[sniffles]

You know what? Just hit me.

I know it won't make you feel better all of a sudden,

but if you think it'll help

even just a little…

[sobs]

[Mun-jun sniffling]

[whimpers, sobs]

[Mun-jun crying]

I'm sorry, Yun-su.

I'm really, really sorry.

[Yun-su sighs]

[Mun-jun sobs]

I brought tteokbokki from Mi-suk's on the way.

What about beer?

[crying]

Of course I did.

[sighs, sniffles]

You're the one who painted the walls, right?

[Sun-deok chuckles]

I made my husband do it.

And you got the groceries?

Well, Sop never skips breakfast, you know?

[Yun-su chuckles]

Oh, and I took your car to the repair shop.

They mentioned it needs more work than they thought.

You can pick it up tomorrow or the day after.

[phone buzzing]

[groans, sighs]

-[Yun-su] Mm. -Oh, the cab's here.

Hey, go inside. Oh.

-No, just leave it. I'll clean it up. -[Mun-jun] Oh God. Hold on.

-Hey, you should get inside now. -It didn't have to get here so fast.

Hey, come on. Go inside.

If Sop wakes up, and you're not there, she'll get scared.

[Yun-su moans]

Give her a big hug before you go to sleep.

[Yun-su] Mm.

-[Yun-su strains] -[laughs]

[vehicle approaching]

-[Mun-jun] I'll see you. -[both chuckle]

[door closes]

[exhales sharply]

[moans softly]

[sighs]

[Eun] Your husband?

[uneasy music playing]

I'll confess

to killing him.

But not for free, of course.

FEMALE SCHOOLTEACHER "A" RELEASED ON BAIL

There's something I need you to do for me too.

There's

someone I didn't get to kill that day.

When you get out of here…

I want you to kill that person for me.

[music fades]

[device beeps]

[intriguing music playing]

ILSAN DENTIST COUPLE MURDER

[reporter in video] Just one! Let me just ask one question!

Just one! The victims had a son.

Do you have anything at all to say to the boy who you left an orphan?

[Eun] As I'm sure you know, little boy,

your mom and dad weren't such good people.

Your crime is being their child,

and now you're paying for it too.

If it's for your daughter…

you'd do anything, wouldn't you?

HOTPICK'S TOP-RANKED STORY UNPACKED: THE ILSAN DENTIST COUPLE MURDER CASE

[stirring music playing]

VICTIMS' SON, FIRST REPORTER AND WITNESS, WAS AT THE SCENE OF CRIME

[music intensifies]

[music subsides]

[low rumbling]

[Eun] How do you want to die?

[girl] Please. Please help me.

[screaming]

[Eun] I have to! [screaming]

[music swells]

[gasps]

[exhales shakily]

[sighs]

-[boy] Hello. -[woman] Hello.

[Yun-su] Sop, slow down. Don't forget your bag.

[teacher gasps]

-Hi! -Hi there!

-Here's Sop's bag. -Oh.

-[girl] Move! -Oh.

Please don't take it personally.

She's just excited to visit with her friends again.

No, I'm grateful to see her smile like that.

I'm happy to see you.

It's really great to see you around again, and Sop too.

Thank you for your kind words.

-[teacher] Sop, you forgot your bag. -[girl 3] You lose.

[both] Rock, paper, scissors.

[Sop] You won.

Hello.

[man over PA] Attention, shoppers. Our fresh kimchi is now on special.

Just 4,000 won a jar. Pick up some today in the refrigerated section…

[woman gasps]

[woman whispers] Hey.

[woman] Hey.

[indistinct chattering]

[indistinct chattering continues]

-[woman 2] Gosh, really? -[woman 1] Oh wow.

-[woman 2] No way. -[woman 1] It's her.

[indistinct chattering continues]

[woman 3] Jesus.

[indistinct chattering continues]

[woman 4] Yeah.

[pensive music playing]

[scanner beeping]

[cashier] That's 26,500 won.

[pensive music continues]

[camera motor whirring]

-[camera beeps] -[shutter clicks]

[woman 5] Oh.

[woman 6] I'm sorry.

[Yun-su] People look at me in one of two ways.

Either with caution or with curiosity.

It feels like the whole world even knows how many times a month

I slept with my husband.

People offer you sympathy and support when you're just a distant figure.

But when you're suddenly right in front of them,

they can't help feeling scared and curious.

[sighs] You knew this could happen.

Yeah.

So when is my trial on appeal?

[sighs]

It's set for three weeks from now.

Three weeks?

The prosecution seems to be rushing things.

It seems they're not going to back down.

They're going to tear you apart and drag your name through the mud.

Well, I won't just take it sitting down.

[Jeong-gu] Hmm.

And I will find out who murdered my husband, no matter what.

[stirring piano music playing]

All right, but

the killer confessed already.

[Yun-su] Uh, that woman?

She can't be trusted. If she suddenly starts denying it--

I don't plan to rely on just her confession alone.

I'm gonna find proof that you're innocent and that you didn't murder your husband.

It was her.

[music fades]

[Ms. Eom] Inmate 407, the meds you requested.

[cup clatters]

Confirmed.

Another public defender.

They refused your case. Said it was for personal reasons.

That's the fourth one now.

I just

thought you should know.

[footsteps retreating]

[car alarm beeps]

[intriguing string music playing]

[car alarm beeps]

[intriguing string music continues]

What can I get you?

Their yukgaejang's really good.

Yeah, yukgaejang, please.

I'll have janchi-guksu.

[waitress] All right.

How's it feel to be out?

[music fades]

Somehow, you look skinnier.

[breathes deeply]

I heard you transferred to another department.

This, just out of curiosity?

[Dong-hun sighs]

Sure know how to make people uncomfortable.

I like it when

people feel like that around me.

It makes my job easier.

You're quite the show-off, aren't you?

Ms. An Yun-su.

Yes, Prosecutor Baek Dong-hun.

You're still a primary murder suspect.

If you're uncomfortable, it's not me. It's the situation.

What makes you so certain

that it was me?

What do you even know?

That's what I want to believe.

Thanks for the food.

[man chuckles] Long time no see.

It's been quite a while, Ms. Eom.

I thought you stopped taking public defense cases

after becoming a professor.

Yeah, well, somehow, I ended up back here again.

I was actually wishing you would come back around for this one.

But it won't be an easy one for you.

Yeah, well, I kinda figured as much.

Let's go.

JIN YOUNG-IN, PROFESSOR/ATTORNEY

[Eun] I heard everyone is avoiding me.

So why did you step up to defend me?

[chuckles]

I guess I did volunteer, but

I don't know that "stepped up" is the right way to put it.

To be honest,

my wife suggested it.

She said your confession gave an innocent person a chance

to clear her name,

and I agreed with her.

[Eun] Do you…

think that my confession is real?

I should, shouldn't I?

Well, some people don't think it is.

The prosecutors don't believe it.

I can see why. They're prosecutors.

And there are the ones who simply come here to boost their careers.

[chuckles]

Am I

being interviewed right now?

Or are you trying to wear me down or something?

I'm not.

If I had some personal agenda,

I would've gone to Ms. An Yun-su.

And so we're clear, I already have a solid career.

Let me ask you now.

Can I trust you, Ms. Mo Eun?

Can I trust you?

Sure.

[intriguing piano music playing]

Ms. Eom,

it looks like Inmate 407 is writing a letter.

Shouldn't we go check?

Censoring letters is against the law. And besides, Mr. Jin would never let us.

[music fades]

Please give this to An Yun-su.

If it's related to the trial, it could result in problems later.

Do you mind if I ask what it's about?

You're going to read it anyway.

What?

It's exercise time soon.

Can we wrap this up?

It's the only time I see the sun.

Yeah.

So you're still in solitary, aren't you?

I'll make arrangements to get you in the general block.

It won't be immediate, but it should be by next week, I think.

I wasn't expecting that.

I appreciate it.

[chuckles]

[Ms. Eom] I guess you really liked this lawyer.

You talked to him for a long time. Didn't you?

That's because I heard he wrote a book recently.

Can you get me a copy?

[uneasy music playing]

Uh, 180. Which…

[music fades]

[inmate snoring]

[snoring continues]

[snoring continues]

Who said you were allowed to sit there, bitch?

Hey, Pudgy.

[groans]

-Hey! -[Pudgy] Huh?

I told you, you weren't supposed to let just anyone sit here, didn't I?

Oh. [sighs]

You're not supposed to sit there.

You're not gonna get up?

What? Got a fuckin' issue?

No.

[laughs] Wow, look at this bitch. Fuckin' little--

Oh, you… [grunts]

Don't mess around with her.

What's with the whispering?

[inmate 3] Oh, forget it. Just keep walking.

[inmate 2] Why? Who the hell is she?

[inmate 3] That's the Witch.

[inmate 2] Her?

[inmate 3] Damn it.

[scoffs] She looks like a fuckin' joke.

[intriguing piano music playing]

CITY GAS SAFETY INSPECTION NOTICE

-[phone chiming] -[gasps]

PICK UP SOP

-Hi, Ma! -No. No.

[Yun-su] I'm sorry I'm late.

-I'm so sorry, ma'am. -[woman] Oh.

You can ask me to watch her from time to time.

I really enjoy spending time with Sop.

I appreciate it. Take care.

Sop, did you say bye to the teacher?

-Goodbye. -Goodbye.

[Yun-su] Good girl.

-[Sop] Mom. -Huh?

Where are we going?

-[phone buzzes] -We're going home, honey.

Get some sleep, okay?

[Jeong-gu] I got a call from Mo Eun's lawyer.

Apparently, she left a letter for you. He's coming to my office tomorrow.

I was thinking, "Please, someone, anyone, take her case," and now…

Oh, whoa. Here it is.

I mean, I never imagined it'd be Jin Young-in. Oh.

This is him.

He hit the ground himself, taking on cases even the police ignored

'cause the victims were all poor and powerless.

Reading this and his last book,

I thought, "Wow, could I ever do something like that? [chuckles]

He even got thank-yous from his clients.

They made me really jealous, to be honest.

[phone buzzes]

[gasps]

Hello, Mr. Jin.

Oh, you're here?

Yeah, yeah. That's okay. Park there.

We're on the second floor. Uh-huh.

All right. He's here.

Wow, he drives a nice car.

Man, and he's got a beautiful wife too.

[Jeong-gu chuckles]

He spent ten years as a public defender and handled over a thousand cases.

He's an expert.

So why would someone like that take on--

Don't worry.

He'll be able to ease some of your anxiety.

Trust me.

She wrote it on the spot during our consultation.

She just kept writing. Seemed like she had a lot to say.

Did you… read the letter by any chance?

[sighs] No, I didn't read it.

Ah, trust is the most important thing between a lawyer and their client.

I'd never read it

without permission.

I should get going.

I'll get in touch with you through Mr. Jang.

Thanks very much.

Thank you for today. Take care.

Oh, about that letter.

Please tell me if there's anything suspicious.

We don't want it to cause trouble for the trial.

Okay, I will. I'll get going. Goodbye.

[car alarm beeps]

-See you. -Bye.

[camera beeps, shutter clicks]

[suspenseful music playing]

[reporter on TV] The COVID-19 pandemic.

What would you say is the biggest change that it brought to our society?

[man on TV] Well, there were many changes,

but what really stood out was the rapid rise

of contact-free activities following the implementation of social distancing.

Even after those measures were lifted,

people were still used to this contact-free lifestyle.

[Eun] Yun-su.

How's life on the outside?

Are you enjoying your time with your daughter?

Even though I'm in prison,

I'll always be watching over you and rooting for you,

no matter where you are or what you're doing.

[Yun-su gasps]

[camera beeps, shutter clicks]

[suspenseful music continues]

[camera shutter clicking]

[Eun] I heard that your trial will be in three weeks.

I hope the preparations are going well.

I am planning to take the stand as a witness.

I'll tell the truth with a repentant heart.

I sincerely hope you'll be able to walk out of that courtroom

with a smile on your face.

[suspenseful music continues]

[sighs]

[Eun humming]

[rain pattering]

[thunder rumbling]

[tense music playing]

[tense music playing]

[cat meows]

[cat meows]

Who are you?

[music fades]

[dark tense music playing]

[blood squelching]

[Yun-su grunts]

[tense music swells]

-[music subsides] -[gasps]

[breathing heavily]

-[eerie music sting] -[screams]

[chilling music playing]

Sop.

Sop! Sop!

[panting] Open your eyes, please.

Sop!

[whimpering]

Sop! Sop!

Open your eyes. Sop! Sop! Please.

[chilling music continues]

-[music stops] -[gasps]

-[blade slices] -[grunts]

[ominous music playing]

[music swells]

[gasps]

[reporter on TV] …mental health issues have also become a major concern.

What are your thoughts on this social phenomenon?

[man on TV] COVID-19 brought a lot of psychological stress for many.

With self-isolation and social distancing, more and more people…

[phone buzzing]

According to a mental health survey by the Ministry of Health and Welfare,

about 38% of the population have experienced depression

due to COVID-19.

[phone buzzing]

Yes, hello?

[Jeong-gu] Oh, is something wrong? You sound a little…

No, no, I was just… I was asleep.

Ah, did you read the letter?

Yeah, I read the letter.

Can I ask you what it said?

She says she'll be a witness in my trial.

Oh, really?

Says she'll tell the truth with a repentant heart.

Oh.

The rest was

just asking how I was doing.

Oh, that's a relief.

Sorry for bothering you so late. Good night.

Night.

[disconnect tone]

[ominous music sting]

[eerie music sting]

[door handle clicking]

[door handle rattling]

[rattling intensifies]

[door handle clicks]

[tense music playing]

[panting]

[dark whooshing]

[eerie ethereal music playing]

[stirring music playing]

[tense music playing]

[device beeping rapidly]

[dramatic tense music playing]

[alarm blaring]

Look, right there.

NIGHT CURFEW VIOLATION AN YUN-SU

-[device beeping rapidly] -[phone buzzing]

[elevator building dings]

[sniffles]

This is Bae Sun-deok.

-[elevator door opens] -What?

An Yun-su?

[music swells]

[dramatic tense music playing]

[grunting]

[music intensifies]

[music swells]

[music subsides]

[yelps]

[groans]

[Yun-su panting]

[horn honking]

[Yun-su yelps, grunts]

[grunting]

[panting]

[panting]

[yelping]

[ominous music playing]

[thunder rumbling]

[stirring music playing]

[thunderclap]

[Eun] By the way, Yun-su,

even if you do get out, don't get any funny ideas.

Don't get caught up with emotion and do something you can't afford,

like chasing after the truth.

[dark suspenseful music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

[alarm blaring]

[guard] Emergency! Emergency! An inmate has escaped!

[device beeping rapidly]

[Eun] Because no matter where you are or what you're doing,

I will always be watching you.

[breath echoes]

[stirring string music playing]

[music fades]

[melodic dreamy ethereal music playing]

[music fades]