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HEROES NEXT DOOR

THIS DRAMA IS A WORK OF FICTION. ALL CHARACTERS, PROFESSIONS, PLACES,

COMPANIES, ORGANIZATIONS, ETHNIC GROUPS AND EVENTS ARE NOT REAL.

ALL CHILD AND ANIMAL SCENES WERE FILMED SAFELY UNDER EXPERT SUPERVISION.

I'll be asking the questions here.

Did you give the order to abduct my wife?

That's right. I did.

Why?

Why do you think?

To get you, of course.

Who set off the bombs in Changri-dong?

That's none of your business.

I told you. Don't make me repeat myself.

It was Sullivan! It was Jame Sullivan!

I confirmed that Sullivan bought the bombs.

Watch out!

My Myeong-o...

- Where did you get that ice cream? - That man gave me ice cream.

Guess who we ran into on our way home?

Sullivan.

YOU'RE MAKING THINGS COMPLICATED JDD SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES, CHOI KANG

You've got the wrong guy.

Who says?

I'm not dead?

I'm alive?

Oh, that hurts!

Oh, gosh, I'm alive!

Man, that hurts.

But I'm alive!

What's this?

What the...

Why, that bastard!

Where did he go?

What's going on?

Minister Kim Seok-jun.

You're under arrest for violating

the Military Supplies Management Act and the Specific Crimes Punishment Act.

Under arrest?

Me?

Gosh, this hurts so much.

I need to see a doctor first.

We finally meet, Mr. Choi Kang.

Did you set off the bombs in our neighborhood?

Bombs?

I thought the news said it was butane gas.

There was the bus explosion too, right?

The Minister told me everything.

It was your message on the laptop too, wasn't it?

How did you know about me?

JDD.

You think this is funny?

I'm only keeping you alive because I've got questions for you.

So you'd better answer carefully.

CIA's information network and my wealth.

Does that answer your question?

Why did you approach Do-yeon?

She's a lot like Charlotte.

Charlotte...

also loved bunnies.

All of this because of Charlotte?

What would you have done in my place?

Innocent people died because of you.

What about my daughter?

Why did she have to die?

Anyway,

thanks for helping me get rid of the Minister.

Get rid of him?

What do you mean?

It's none of your business, so just forget about it.

I won't let you off with a warning if you meddle with my plans again.

Think of your daughter.

- Let's just grab one more drink. - No.

I drank too much today.

Are you crazy? Call a chauffeur!

There he goes again, knowing his daddy will save him.

I'm fine.

I'm not drunk at all.

You crazy bastard.

You'd better not drive!

Na Eun-jae speaking.

Hello?

A person killed someone while driving drunk.

Another person manipulated a court ruling.

What should be done about such people?

Sullivan?

They should pay for what they've done, right?

What are you trying to pull here?

Hello?

What the hell is this guy saying?

Mr. Kwon, it's Eun-jae.

Hey.

Is everything okay with you?

Yes, why do you ask?

It's nothing.

Let's get dinner together sometime.

Sir, U-seong got into a car accident.

He's in a critical condition.

What did you just say?

Mr. Kwon?

What's going on?

They should pay for what they've done, right?

THE LEGENDARY DROPKICK

Did you hear?

The son of the National Assembly Speaker died in a car accident last night.

You reap what you sow.

Hey, a person died here.

He also ran someone over to death.

The daughter of the famous James Sullivan.

Rumor has it that he was also drunk that time.

- Really? - Yeah.

The excuse was that he was on duty on the day of his discharge,

and the court just let him go after ruling him innocent.

Nobody's ever on duty on the day of their discharge. Ridiculous.

Never.

But you wouldn't know that, would you? You didn't serve.

Hey, I know that much.

Anyway,

he only got out of that because of his dad.

Military law is actually much stricter.

There's the brig and even the disciplinary training.

You know what brigs are?

Come on. Of course I do.

Bricks are what you build houses with.

Just keep eating.

Now that I think about it,

I feel so bad for James Sullivan.

Me too.

You can get out of anything in Korea if you've got connections.

Even in court.

That's why I quit being a lawyer.

I couldn't stand it.

Excuse me.

Where are you going?

To the bathroom.

He's going to the bathroom in the middle of a meal? Gross.

Did you find anything?

Sullivan bought all the arms

that the Minister snuck away to the Middle East.

And all of that has returned to Korea?

We're not sure of how many.

What about Novus?

I met Sullivan there last night.

I know.

But the warehouse is empty now,

and we can't locate Sullivan, either.

What about the people around him?

A few days ago, he was photographed

with a member of the assembly at a hotel lobby.

Kiyun-si's representative,

Na Eun-jae.

Na Eun-jae?

Are you saying

she has something to do with Sullivan?

Ms. Na seems to have helped the son of the Speaker get an acquittal.

Both she and the Minister

purchased land in Kiyun-si under borrowed names.

And the Speaker got Kiyun-si appointed for the specialized IT zone.

So it's a personal vendetta.

I think so too.

Na Eun-jae must be next, then.

SAFE GAS STATION

Hello!

Did you see the news about Kim Seok-jun?

Where's Producer Kim?

Oh, right. He's somewhere else now.

It feels so empty here without him.

You can see him once the case is over.

I know that.

Who caused the bomb explosions, though?

The news didn't cover that.

Did you hear anything about it?

No, it's still under investigation.

Could you please tell me if Mr. Lee tells you anything, Su-jin?

Come on. You have to tell me.

You promise?

Ms. Lee, did you see the news?

Hey, Yong-hui.

Man, why does he keep getting in my way?

Promise me. Come on.

Fine, I'll let you know.

Really? You promised, okay?

Where's your pinky?

You'll tell me first, okay?

My pinky will be waiting here until you tell me!

What do you think you're doing?

What?

What did you two just promise?

About new updates?

What? Updates?

It's nothing.

Updates?

What update? Everyone should be kept in the loop.

You can't pinky-promise things between you two.

- You promised, Su-jin! - Come here.

Hey, Min-seo. How did your midterms go?

You should've gone home. Why are you here?

I have something to tell Mom.

Mom isn't here.

Hold on.

You, this, end?

I understand Korean.

You're so fluent in Korean.

Is this all?

No, I'll also get a pack of ten-liter garbage bags.

That'll be 7,800 won. Points card?

Hold on.

Lee Sun-cheol. Number 1405.

Lee Sun-cheol, 1405...

Are you him?

No, he's my boss.

It's my manager's name.

You're sharing points with your manager?

Yes. He told me to.

It's against the rules, but I'll let you off the hook this time.

Oh, okay, thank you.

All right.

- Goodbye. - Bye.

Why are you being so petty over points?

Hey, 1,000 points are worth 1,000 won.

All of that's money.

I'm just trying to work hard--

Excuse me.

- What is it? - I should get 2,200 won in change,

but you gave me 3,200 won.

You gave me 1,000 won extra.

Have a good day.

Wow, how embarrassing.

Where's Mom, by the way?

Don't bother Mom for a while, okay?

She's dealing with some important stuff.

Whatever.

I got over 80 on my exams, so she owes me shoes.

You got over 80? Really?

Oh, my.

Where's my phone?

This is unbelievable. That can't be right.

Here.

Stop throwing this around.

That's why the handle keeps falling off.

That's too much nagging for just fixing my knife.

Everything about you is annoying, but your nagging's the worst.

Next time, ask Su-il to do it.

What a nuisance.

Everyone knows that Su-il is bad with his hands.

But how many times do I have to fix these for you?

Hey, Min-seo.

Over 80?

Really?

Yes.

No, I'll be right over.

Okay, I got it.

Hey, I'm off.

She's making it sound like 80 is the perfect score.

What's wrong, Ms. Jung?

Min-seo got 80 in Math!

Okay, but that's no reason to run with a knife like that.

Oh, this?

I was just getting the handle fixed.

Are you heading home from work?

No, I was actually on my way to see you.

I heard you were at the hardware store.

Oh, me?

Do you need something?

Are you close with the assemblywoman, Na Eun-jae?

We went to high school together.

Do you know her phone number?

I do,

but she didn't pick up when I called to ask about Producer Kim before.

The way she ignores her locals,

she doesn't deserve to be in the National Assembly.

Why do you need her number?

I need to ask her something.

Hey, what do you need?

I need a piggy bank.

- Piggy bank? For Do-yeon? - Yeah.

- Shaped like a bunny? - Yeah.

Over there.

Hey, the guys are gathering tonight. You should join us.

It's the heroes' night tonight.

I'll extend a special invitation to you.

I can't tonight.

Why not?

Where are you going alone this time?

Come on, now.

You seemed stressed when you left the bunker last night.

Where did you go?

To meet Kim Seok-jun.

Are you kidding me?

You think you're all that, do you?

Give me a heads up next time.

And if I do?

I'd go with you.

And what would you do?

Swoop in like a real hero.

What?

Do you think you're the main dish while the rest of us are sides?

You know, a main dish can only shine when the sides do the work.

You know nothing, do you?

Here.

Bye.

What's with him?

OFFICE OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY MEMBER NA EUN-JAE

I'm Choi Kang, a Changri-dong resident.

Can we meet?

It seems like you're next.

You abducted a journalist?

Don't put it like that. That's scary.

I just took him in for a few questions.

He was getting too deep in the bomb investigations.

You abducted a journalist in this day and age?

Are you insane?

Stop saying it like that.

The real issue is that his neighbor somehow took him back.

Who did?

This guy.

He seems like a nobody on paper,

but something smells fishy.

There's something to him.

WHERE SHOULD WE MEET?

Mr. Choi Kang?

Yes, that's me.

Did you come alone?

Yes, and you?

Me too.

What do you mean, I'm next?

Kim Seok-jun has been arrested, and Kwon U-seong is dead.

It's your turn now.

How can I believe that you're not on the same side

as Sullivan?

I don't think you have time for this.

Good point.

I'm getting blackmailed.

How so?

He says he'll blow everything up.

Seems like Sullivan will do something to this neighborhood.

Can you get in touch with him?

- This number does not exist. - Oh, my.

- Please check it again and re-dial. - But I'm sure

he called me with this number.

Ms. Na, you came here alone, right?

Yes, I told you.

Let's walk.

Oh, my goodness!

Is this the police? Please hurry.

We're getting attacked!

He has a knife.

This is Lee Geun-cheol.

Please look into Sullivan and anyone around him.

Did you hear?

The son of the National Assembly Speaker died in a car accident last night.

You reap what you sow.

I won't let you off with a warning

if you meddle with my plans again.

Think of your daughter.

He says he'll blow everything up.

Seems like Sullivan will do something to this neighborhood.

KIYUN DREAM KINDERGARTEN

- Do-yeon. - Yeah?

Tell me if you see anything odd in the neighborhood, okay?

Okay, Dad.

But...

what do you mean by odd?

It's when a stranger offers to buy you something.

Or if you see a strange object in front of our house.

Or if anything suddenly disappears or something appears out of nowhere.

Okay?

Okay!

Don't worry.

Have a good day.

Okay, Daddy.

See you later!

- Okay. - Bye.

The clay sculpture we made before is dry.

Let's color it now.

Can I have blue?

- Which color? - Blue, please.

You must be tired with all these deliveries.

It's great to see our shop doing so well.

CHRONOS QUANTUM LABORATORY

I'll make a lot of money, and let you live like a queen.

My gosh, what's with you?

Just go.

- See you! - Okay.

Drive safely.

You two are still so in love.

That's cute.

I didn't ask for your opinion. Mind your own business.

People might think we're friends or something.

You heard from Mr. Choi, right?

I almost died last night.

What?

Didn't Mr. Choi tell you?

Aren't you guys the Power Rangers of Changri-dong?

Stop beating around the bush and get to the point.

Who attacked them?

They don't know who attacked them.

He just ran off when he heard the police coming.

Mr. Choi asked me for Eun-jae's number yesterday.

You didn't know about this?

No, he didn't tell me anything.

I thought you two were best friends.

You know nothing.

That doesn't mean I know everything.

So what did he talk about with her?

I came to ask you about that.

She said it was nothing important, but how can I believe her?

What the heck is he doing on his own?

- Hello. - What?

Oh, you work here?

"Ali."

You're a researcher?

Yes.

Don't you have to study a lot to become one?

Of course.

I graduated from a university in Pakistan

and even studied in England.

I studied quite a bit.

That's so impressive.

Pakistan...

Wasn't the guy who recently died in the ATM explosion

also from Pakistan?

He was my friend, Rashid.

Oh, no. He was so far away from home.

Why did you order so much?

Oh, because I've been pulling a lot of all-nighters lately.

Thank you.

- Have a good day. - Thanks.

- I got it. - Good.

Stay strong, all right?

- Let me know if you need any help. - Thanks.

- Thank you. - Hold them properly.

- Have a good day! - You too.

Yeah.

The Investigation Unit confirmed there was nothing odd.

Yes. Right.

We just have to pay that amount and close the case.

The final amount.

SAFE GAS STATION

- Hello? - Are you busy?

No.

I'll be right over.

I'm heading out for a meeting.

KWAK BYEONG-NAM

I'm busy. Let's talk later.

What are you, the busiest person in the world?

Yes.

The Vice Minister is in a meeting,

so he asked me to give you these.

"Adopted to the United States through an adoption facility in Kiyun-si"?

We're also looking into the Joinus Company guards,

Rashid, the ATM explosion victim,

as well as other people working for him.

Who's this guy?

Noah, born in Korea.

He was adopted by Americans when he was two.

He served in DEVGRU, the US Navy’s special operations unit.

After that, he worked for a Russian private military company

and joined Sullivan's guard team three years ago.

Please look into the other members.

Okay.

That's Kang's car.

Should I go and say hi?

I'm totally not here to see Ms. Lee.

- Kang. - Hey.

Oh, isn't that James Sullivan?

Please take care of what I asked.

Okay.

- Yong-hui. - Yeah?

- I'm heading out. - Okay.

- See you around. - Okay, see you.

Bye.

Gosh, I'm exhausted.

Did you need something?

Oh, not really.

I just saw Kang's car outside and thought I'd check in.

I'm not here to see you.

Not that I didn't want to see you.

I mean...

So what were those photos about?

Oh, right.

Please tell Jeong-hwan this.

We think Sullivan is behind all the bomb explosions.

James Sullivan?

Sullivan set off the bombs?

Yeah, I think so.

Ms. Lee told me to tell you.

We should report him immediately, then.

So many people died from this.

No, wait.

We're not completely sure yet.

Is this why Mr. Choi went to see Eun-jae?

Hey, what did Kang say?

He grabbed some photos and files and just left.

Photos? What photos?

There was Sullivan's and some others.

Seriously, what is he up to by himself?

There's...

nothing I can do, even if I know who killed Myeong-o.

Sorry, it's almost time for my tutoring session.

I'll go with you.

Look into what's going on, okay?

How am I supposed to do that?

You're close with Kang, so ask him and tell us.

Why don't you ask him yourself?

Are you heading out?

What does it look like I'm doing?

I heard you met Myeong-o's mom a couple days ago.

Did she tell you?

She boasted about how you bought her Korean beef.

She's barely been eating.

She's so ridiculous.

She said no when I called her out for some pork belly.

She's discriminating against me.

Oh, actually...

She's discriminating against pork belly.

You offered her Korean beef.

You think so?

Who's this from?

I'm not sure.

Please sign here.

Okay.

- Thank you. - Yes, good night.

Since you're not making any moves, I've decided on a time.

Time for what?

Hold a live press conference within the next 12 hours.

Confess everything you've done at the press conference.

Are you kidding me?

Who do you think--

You must not be too late,

and you may not report this to the police.

And what if I do?

You should've gone to the police, not come to me.

He said the bomb will go off if I do.

Did he tell you where the bomb was?

No, nothing about that.

You're making things complicated, Mr. Choi.

Is he watching us?

Where's the bomb?

I warned you

not to meddle with my plan.

Where's the bomb, you crazy bastard?

Thanks to you,

I'm shortening the timeline.

What?

There will be another bomb.

Good luck finding it.

This number does not exist.

What do we do now?

Did he say anything else?

Nothing much.

He just told me to hold a press conference within the next 12 hours.

What press conference?

About the Minister helping U-seong get away with no sentence or whatever.

He wants me to expose everything they've done.

Why is he telling you to do that?

How should I know?

It's urgent. Let's meet right now.

Come to the gym.

I'm on my way now.

Okay, Su-il's coming with me.

That's new.

He's suddenly looking for his side dishes.

Hey! Another bomb?

Where is it this time?

I need to get on it.

Where is it? I'll--

Calm down.

There seem to be two bombs.

I don't know where they are.

You acted all high and mighty, but you know nothing.

Shouldn't we go out and look for the bombs, then?

But we don't know where to search.

We can't find them in ten hours in an area this big.

Then are you telling everyone to just die, then?

What's with you?

Never mind.

Keep talking.

First,

why don't we evacuate the residents?

How do we evacuate all these people?

And if we do, the bomber may notice.

Why don't we make them stay inside instead of evacuating them?

And seek shelter at home?

Yes, since we don't know where the bombs are,

we'll keep the people inside.

And we'll look for the bombs while they stay in.

That sounds like a good plan.

If we make people panic, it might cause bigger trouble.

Let's do it!

That's a great plan! Let's do it.

Let's go!

Let's go...

Let's start early tomorrow morning.

Yong-hui and Jeong-hwan, take care of the kindergarten and schools.

Okay.

You can tell all our customers to stay home.

Yeah!

Byeong-nam will take the residential areas with Chun-bae.

- I'll go with Mr. Choi-- - Actually...

I'll be on my own.

I have somewhere to go.

Sure.

Then please do your best tomorrow morning.

Good night.

- Good night. - Bye, Kang!

Well, then...

Hey, Kang.

Kang!

Why do you keep going off on your own?

What do you mean?

Even now.

You knew it was Sullivan who's been setting off the bombs.

I heard from the Minister.

Why didn't you tell us?

You even met Na Eun-jae yesterday.

Is she involved in this?

I think so.

Come on, I mean...

This is about our neighborhood.

Why won't you tell us anything?

Sullivan's guys are pros.

We're no match for them.

- We might die. - So?

You'll leave your annoying neighbors and solve this on your own?

I'm a part of this neighborhood too!

I just...

don't want to put you guys in danger--

And what, are you immortal?

Do you think you can save everyone on your own?

You're delusional.

Forget it. There's no point in talking to you.

Hey...

Damn it.

OUTER LAYER - BLAST PRESSURE DIFFUSION + HEAT RESISTANCE

CARBON NANOTUBE FIBER

Are you already heading out?

Yeah.

Daddy, I want water.

Water?

All right.

Here you go.

Do-yeon,

you're not going to kindergarten today.

You can't go.

Why not? I have to go.

What are you talking about?

Do-yeon,

let's just rest at home today, okay?

No, I'm supposed to decorate Pinky today!

I want to go!

Why are you making her cry first thing in the morning?

You should stay in too.

Why? What is it this time?

- I'll tell you once I get back. - Dad, I hate you.

Make sure to stay in, okay?

It's okay. Don't cry.

- Hey. - Where's Min-seo?

I told her to stay home today,

and she was like, "Sweet!"

My goodness.

How is she going to go to college with that attitude?

Have you contacted the Women's Association?

Yeah, but three people didn't pick up. I'd better go to them.

Make sure to tell all customers to go home and stay inside.

Okay, got it!

- Tell them to go home! - Yes, ma'am!

HARDWARE STORE

These are the spots with the most foot traffic.

It'll be different from other terrorist attacks.

He's going to choose spots that would best deliver his message.

I've narrowed the possible spots down to these.

Please send this data to me.

Okay.

But are you sure you'll be fine alone?

I'm not alone.

Dong-gwan, take it and eat it at home.

- What? - Go home!

Hello!

Everyone, I got these for you.

Please enjoy, but don't come out until lunchtime, okay?

You promised! Until lunch!

Kids, what are you doing here?

Go back to school.

Who the hell do you think you are?

Just listen to me.

Whatever.

Piss off, all right?

Hey, watch it.

What the hell?

Gosh, kids these days.

Hey, mini car!

Oh, Mr. Kwak!

Are you smoking cigarettes right now?

Hey, put them away.

What are you doing here? You should be at school.

Did you mess with this guy?

- Oh, no. - No?

Perfect. Listen to me carefully.

Go back to your classrooms right now.

And don't come out until lunch, okay?

- Why? - "Why?"

Yes.

You want me to call your mom?

Fine!

- Let's go. - Good.

Go.

- Tell the kids in the other classes too. - Go on.

- Study hard, all right? - And stop smoking.

- I can't believe those kids. - If I were any younger, I would've...

- Hey. - What?

They didn't beat you up, did they?

Of course not!

Wait for me.

We've covered the kindergarten,

schools, health centers, and the community service center.

I went to the senior citizen center and the library.

Do you really think there are bombs?

It's a huge problem if there are,

but if they're not, I still want to kill this Sullivan.

We only have three more hours.

I'd better check on the families who haven't gotten back to me.

- I'll get going first. - Okay.

Eun-jae will have a live interview in three hours.

Where?

At the community service center auditorium.

This is just my opinion, but...

Wouldn't one of the bombs be at the interview?

COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

Because it's a live broadcast with lots of people.

- Exactly. - That makes total sense.

Why don't we search for the bombs, then gather back at the center?

- Let's do that. - Sounds good.

Mr. Oh.

Hey, where are you going?

I'll check the bus stop and head to the press conference.

Oh, no, we have less than an hour.

No bombs found yet, huh?

No, I'm still looking.

Sullivan, this bastard.

This is basically his hometown.

Why is he causing all this trouble?

Right.

"Adopted to the United States through an adoption facility in Kiyun-si"?

Is there an adoption facility in Kiyun-si that's quite old?

An adoption facility?

The only place that handled stuff like that

was the Changri Church.

PRESS CONFERENCE SCRIPT

You called the press, right?

Yes, I told them to come to the Community Service Center

by 11:50 p.m.

Okay.

You also contacted the hospital and the fire station?

Yes, they're on standby.

They know not to say anything.

Don't worry, ma'am.

How could I not worry?

All of this is because of that moron, Kim Seok-jun.

Sorry.

- Hurry. - Okay.

It's not in any of the spots that I could think of.

Let's head to the press conference.

We have 35 minutes now.

Where did Kang go?

Kang went to Changri Church.

Changri Church?

CHANGRI-DONG COMMUNITY SERVICE CENTER

You heard anything?

- What is she trying to talk about? - Let's head in.

- Come on. - Let's go.

Hello, again.

AUDITORIUM HALL

Stay on your best game, Eun-jae.

With the way things are,

there's nothing to lose even if the bombs go off.

Let's become the politician

who's fighting against a terrorist for her nation.

JUSTICE IS NOT SILENT

Dear distinguished locals,

and all press joining me here today,

I'm Na Eun-jae, the representative of Kiyun-si.

I'm standing here today

after being blackmailed by a terrorist who has been bombing Kiyun-si.

- What? - Is this true?

- What is she saying? - No way!

A terrorist bombing?

- Really? - How can this be?

I was told that if I didn't do as he had commanded me,

he would make a bomb go off soon.

But I will never negotiate with him

or give in to his threats.

Yong-hui.

So Sullivan's goal is to get rid of Ms. Na, right?

- Yeah. - Then where would he have put the bomb?

Jeong-hwan, I don't like bombs.

I mean, let's say you're Sullivan.

If you were the terrorist,

instead of hiding a bomb somewhere,

wouldn't you just blow up that phone?

No way.

The cellphone is from Sullivan.

Ms. Na, the phone is the bomb!

What?

Kang.

Throw it!

Stay back!

FOURTH EXPLOSION ON SEPT 15, 2025 AT 12:00 P.M.

YEAR 1982

CHANGRI CHURCH

Pastor!

Pastor!

Hurry! Over here!

There's a baby here.

Oh, goodness.

Oh, my. What a precious child.

Come here.

Oh, my.

Who would abandon such a beautiful child?

All right.

You're okay, child.

Chun-bae.

Do you know why babies have such beautiful smiles?

No, I don't.

Babies can hear

angels whispering to them.

That's right.

What did you pray for?

Although he's been abandoned and forgotten right now,

I prayed for him to grow strong and healthy

and become someone everyone would know.

CHANGRI CHURCH

HEROES NEXT DOOR

Since you're still alive, Ms. Na, Sullivan's not done yet.

If you hand that over, we'll protect you from Sullivan.

It's the anniversary of Charlotte's death in three days.

Something is going to happen.

Stop looking for the bombs.

Don't do a thing.

What is it that you want? Is this your revenge?

I can't find Do-yeon.

I can't find her anywhere.

What do you mean Do-yeon's gone?

I promise to bring Do-yeon back.

Subtitle translation by Min-sun Kim