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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.

WELCOME TO CHANGRI-DONG

So this is like an EMP device?

Exactly.

So when I turn this on,

pull the lever,

and press the button,

it'll cause a blackout.

All electronics nearby will be turned off.

- All phones and computers, too? - Of course.

But how do you know that it really works?

Well,

you know the recent blackout?

- You're kidding. - No way.

Why, you...

That blackout turned off all the fridges at my store!

- All the meat and ice cream... - Sorry, calm down.

- Seriously... - Calm down, okay?

I'm just saying,

there's nothing to worry about because it works.

This is our silver lining, okay?

Just shut your mouth.

So we'll use this to shut down the base stations

and block off all signals?

- Exactly. - Great idea. That's the surest way.

Right. We'll block the bombs from going off at all.

Even if Sullivan tries to set the bombs off,

none will go off without the signal.

How many base stations do we have in our town?

Changri-dong has three.

Is this enough to cover all three?

No, I'd need two more, then.

Hey,

go visit Ms. Lee.

- Ms. Lee? - Yeah. Hey--

She should be at the bunker. Why's he in such a hurry?

Make sure to get them from her!

We only have one right now.

That's not good. We need two.

I'll try to get another one.

Let me know when you do.

- Take it. It's fine. - I'm okay.

It's Yong-hui! Yong--

Do you sell those at your store?

My store basically has everything.

If we don't, I'll get it somehow.

What is it?

Do you sell EMPs, too?

EM...

Is that a soda?

Who's the manufacturer?

Do you mean an electromagnetic pulse?

Yeah.

Do you happen to have one?

Yeah, I do.

My gosh.

Do you? Where is it?

Back at our lab.

This is a prototype jamming device in development.

Now's not the time for jam!

No, a jamming device disrupts radio frequencies.

So this--

You're saying this works, right?

Yes.

How much is it?

Oh, come on. Neighbors should just help each other out.

That's how we bond.

Really? My gosh!

You're basically Korean now.

Hey, call me by my name from now on.

You're one of us now.

I'll make sure to treat you big time, okay?

Su-il.

Could you promise me

to get revenge on the guys who killed my friend, Rashid?

Please do this for me.

Ali.

Don't worry about it.

I got you, all right?

Bye.

I'll be counting on you!

I knew you wouldn't let me down.

Let's see.

Let's take one each,

check the base stations,

and set them off from below.

I'll go to the shopping centers.

You go to Changri 3-dong.

Jeong-hwan, please handle the relay tower.

Okay.

Good luck, everyone.

Honey.

Hold on.

Don't worry about Min-seo.

No, it's not that.

We need you to do something.

Me?

Hey, what's up?

What?

Well...

If that's the case, of course I'll go.

Chun-bae, we need to do this.

We're the only ones who can.

I know what you mean.

I'm just worried that something might happen.

Hui-ja will be by herself.

All right, just give me a moment.

I'm back.

Min-seo.

You haven't eaten yet, right?

Are you going somewhere?

Yeah, Su-il needs me to go somewhere with him.

Let's head home early today.

I'll be back later.

Is Su-il okay?

Oh, of course. He's fine.

- Hello. - Hey, Min-seo.

Hi, Min-seo.

Dad told me to have dinner with Auntie Hui-ja.

Don't worry about her. You should go.

Oh, sure.

Sure, I'll cook you a feast.

Can I have dinner and play a game with her?

I brought a board game.

Of course!

Hui-ja is great at games.

Don't let Min-seo beat you, okay?

You'd better be ready.

Then I'll see you later.

- See you. - Okay.

What is it?

Don't worry about me. Just go.

Your face tells me something is going on around the town.

No, it's nothing--

Chun-bae.

I know I'm unwell, too.

I'll have dinner with Min-seo

and make sure to take my meds.

So don't worry. Just go.

Don't get hurt.

I'll be right back.

Go on.

Thank you for your service.

Do-yeon...

Do-yeon!

Do-yeon...

- Dad, - Yeah?

if I meet a bad adult, I'll scare them with my whistle.

Yes, make their ears bleed.

Okay.

Do-yeon...

Do-yeon!

Do-yeon!

Hey.

Why are you here?

Why else? To help you.

Sorry we scared you.

I was a sniper in the Ninth Infantry Division.

I could even shoot the butthole of a bird in flight.

- What? - This is from Byeong-nam.

- Yeah. - Oh, okay.

Now, take off your jacket.

- Here, let me. - Take it off.

- Here you go. - All right.

So where's Do-yeon?

Somewhere in this building.

Stay here for now.

I'll take it from here.

We have Kang on the line now.

Everyone can hear me, right?

Yeah.

Hey, Kang.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm heading in now.

I'll be taking central control now.

Watch your head.

Wait.

I gave you all my energy.

No bullets can get you.

Thank you.

Okay.

Please stay here until I signal you.

Got it.

All right.

Who is Kang, seriously?

Isn't it obvious?

He's Changri-dong's hero.

How are things on your end, Byeong-nam?

All ready.

I've just arrived.

Let me know as soon as you're ready.

Okay.

I'm at the Han Building's data center.

Good work, Nam-yeon.

By the way, Yong-hui.

Couldn't you have done this by hacking into the system?

We have the best chance of succeeding this way.

Fine.

Do-yeon.

The site is clear.

Moving underground.

Kang is in the building.

All communications will be blocked once the EMPs go off,

so make sure to send the signal right away when you've succeeded.

Please get everything ready and stand by.

- Got it. - Okay.

I can do it.

Do-yeon!

Dad!

Do-yeon!

Are you okay, Do-yeon?

Yeah, we had fun drawing pictures.

You had fun?

Yeah.

Retrieve the bombs.

You still have time.

Will people remember Charlotte

if I just stop here?

The kids and their families with your bombs...

They're just innocent people.

Innocent?

Had a single soul spoken up

about the trial being rigged,

we wouldn't have ended up this way.

My gosh...

Everyone in Korea is at fault.

That's why I'm doing this.

So that everyone will remember today

in piles of ashes.

You think

Charlotte would be happy

if you killed everyone for revenge?

Do-yeon.

Could you give

the phone to Daddy?

Here.

If you press that, Do-yeon will live,

but all your neighbors will die.

If you don't press it,

Do-yeon will die.

Let's get started!

Everyone ready?

Ready.

Me too.

Please help us.

You can choose to save Do-yeon

or your neighbors, whom you claim are innocent.

Okay.

Please, let's get this done in one go

without mistakes.

One,

two,

three!

It worked.

Why didn't it go off there?

Nam-yeon.

Nam-yeon!

What's going on, Nam-yeon?

What the...

Nam-yeon's station hasn't gone off!

Nam-yeon?

Yong-hui, this isn't working!

What?

SAFE GAS STATION

Do you see electrical wires connected to the equipment?

They should be tied as one.

Are you kidding me...

Yeah, I found it!

Then...

Just cut that off!

Make up your mind.

Cut it off!

Just cut it!

Just chop it off, Nam-yeon!

Cut it!

Ms. Lee!

How dare you, huh?

Press the damn button!

I trust them.

We'll do everything to stop the bombs.

So you just focus on bringing Do-yeon back.

I...

choose Do-yeon.

We did it!

We did it.

Fireworks.

Fireworks! They went off!

It's over!

We did it! Yes!

We did it!

A win for the Heroes Next Door!

Yes!

We did it! Amazing!

It's okay.

It's okay.

- Daddy's here. - I'm scared!

It's okay.

Do-yeon.

Goodbye.

Do-yeon.

Go upstairs,

and you'll see the uncles from the store and the laundry place.

Go ahead and wait. I'll be there soon.

No, come with me.

I'll be there soon.

Go ahead.

Okay? Good girl.

Don't take too long.

Okay.

All right, go on.

- Do-yeon! - Mr. Kim!

Do-yeon! My gosh!

What about my dad?

He'll be fine.

Here.

- Sit right here. - Daddy!

It's okay.

I just wanted people to remember

how unfair Charlotte's death was.

I thought

you'd understand me.

You would've done the same

if it were Do-yeon, wouldn't you?

My daughter died,

but the world hasn't changed.

I just wanted to make sure

that nobody would face such undeserved grief again.

But...

you stopped me!

Seriously, man.

You sure yap a lot.

Cut the crap.

This is

for kidnapping Do-yeon,

turning my town into a mess,

and killing Myeong-o, who didn't deserve to die.

What about my little girl?

What about Charlotte, who did nothing wrong?

You're still talking?

Hey.

You were the one who ruined your chance

to honor the memory of Charlotte.

You're just...

a deranged terrorist.

Got that, you lunatic?

Is Charlotte in heaven, then?

Mr. Sullivan.

This is Pinky, and I really like her.

But...

you can have her.

Because Charlotte also loved bunnies.

Pinky will make you feel better whenever you miss Charlotte.

Here.

It even lights up to make you feel safe at night.

Pinky will...

No.

Charlotte will always be by your side.

Thank you.

It's all over now.

What about Sullivan?

He's on the underground level of the Novus Warehouse.

Good work.

We'll take care of the rest.

Daddy!

- Hey. - Kang!

Kang!

Are you okay?

- I'm okay. - Kang!

- Are you okay? - Yeah.

Need me to wrap things up?

- Let's go. - Yeah?

- Good job. - Gosh, good work.

Sit tight, okay?

Thank you.

Should I drive?

No, I can drive.

What? You'll drive?

Yeah, I'm fine.

FIFTH EXPLOSION ON SEPT 18, 2025 AT 00:00 A.M.

THE ANNIVERSARY OF CHARLOTTE'S DEATH

What?

Is everyone okay?

- Kang, are you okay? - Kang!

- Are you okay? - Guys!

I'm fine.

Are you all right?

- Good job. - Are you okay?

- Yeah. - Good job.

- My gosh. - Good work!

- I'm so glad. - Gosh.

- Good job, all of you. - You, too.

- Good job. - You were great.

- Did you get hurt? - No, I'm fine.

- I told you we were fine. - Really?

Mommy...

Don't cry, Mommy.

What are you doing out in the cold?

I was waiting for you.

Oh, my.

Your hands are frozen!

Let's head inside already.

Are you sleepy?

Yeah.

- Mom. - Yeah?

Remember how you promised to buy me sneakers?

Yeah, those sneakers. What about them?

Can you sign me up for martial arts classes instead?

Why? Is someone bullying you?

Who is it? Who's bullying you?

Take me to their house.

- Who dares... - It's nothing like that.

- What? - Huh?

You're going to become like Mom if you learn martial arts.

That's nonsense. Why, then?

- You hate exercising. - I'm doomed.

- Stop it. - Don't fight people.

We'll take care of it for you.

Goodness.

I'm glad that everyone is fine.

- Byeong-nam! - Byeong-nam!

Emergency!

What is it now?

I'm hungry.

You little...

- Me too. - You're kidding me!

You scared me, you little punks!

Okay, then.

How about some instant noodles and some rice wine?

Yes! INRW it is!

All right. Wait, what?

Some INRW coming right up!

Hey.

I said instant noodles and rice wine.

Okay? What even is INRW?

Around 12 a.m. last night,

a warehouse near the Hanbal Mountain in Kiyun-si exploded,

damaging the walls and the pillars of two factory buildings.

The fire department reported that no one was injured or killed,

and found that the explosion occurred

at the helium gas tank in the warehouse.

The investigation into the exact cause is still ongoing.

HARDWARE DREAM TREE STATIONERY

Is the wind too weak?

Let's try again.

- That's nice and cool. - Hey.

Hey.

All right.

- What are you doing? - Perfect.

You do daytime rounds, too?

What? No.

Hey, what do you think of my new hot-cooling protective vest?

- "Hot-cooling"? - Yeah.

So is it heating or cooling?

Come on.

It's both heating and cooling.

Most functional vests can only do one or the other.

But this can keep you both warm and cool.

This is the heating pad,

and these are the cooling fans.

And check this out.

Chun-bae did the lettering himself.

I know it sounds lame,

but apparently Su-il really pushed for this.

What do you think?

Everyone in this neighborhood is so weird.

Hey, you know your neighbors.

If we're doing something, we always do it right.

I did something right too.

What?

I didn't kill anyone.

Look at you.

All right. You're the next president of the youth association.

What are you talking about?

You can be the president forever, little bro.

Why? Are you planning to move?

I'll be something else.

What?

The neighborhood watch leader.

I SHALL REVEAL THE TRUTH AND BE HELD ACCOUNTABLE

Recently,

a young man from Kiyun-si died an undeserving death.

But that wasn't just an accident.

This case concerned the corruption

of the Minister of National Defense.

This is incredibly disheartening.

Today,

I will take responsibility for failing to uncover the truth

behind the unfortunate incident in Kiyun-si

and step down from the National Assembly.

KIM SEOK-JUN

Hello?

How did you manage to get out?

Come on, I'm Kim Seok-jun.

I see that you've sold my name on TV.

Sell your name?

I was just telling the truth!

Hey.

Bring me my money.

Do I owe you money?

I'll get straight to the point.

Just listen to this.

How much do you trust me?

Get a bomb ready.

To blow up Kiyun-si.

Buy my land in Kiyun-si.

With cash by tonight.

Or I'll send this straight to the news channels.

Oh, should I send it to the Prosecutor's Office, too?

Do you realize how much money that is?

How can I get all that cash within a day?

I don't know. That's none of my business.

Why are you asking me that?

You have until tonight, okay?

Get me the money in US dollars.

I'll send you the location.

- See you there. - Hey, Seok-jun--

You crazy bastard! Hey!

You wanted to make a deal.

Do something about this.

Well, hello.

Ms. Na!

Don't act like we're friends.

Hand over the original recording.

All right.

Ta-da!

Stop trying to play tricks.

Bring me the money.

You never change, do you?

So consistently trashy.

Right back at you.

Open it.

Bring it over.

Give me the original recording.

Yeah, sure.

The original file is in here.

Take the whole thing.

Now hand over the money!

Ms. Na,

good luck in your future endeavors.

It's all over now, Mr. Kim.

Lee Geun-cheol, you little rat!

Hey! Stop it!

You've been...

dismissed from office.

The President approved the motion to dismiss you.

We got your arrest warrant, too.

Fine, just let go of me.

Let go!

Wait just a damn minute.

I just...

What do I do?

Hey, you guys!

I'll pay you guys.

Let me go, please?

Take this money and let me go.

Here, take it all!

I'll pay you.

- Arrest him. - Yes, sir.

No, don't do that!

I dedicated my entire life to this country!

How dare you treat me like this?

So what if I sold a few weapons?

Can't I do that much as the Minister?

Let go!

I took the blame and took care of everything.

So speed up the bill for the IT specialized zone, okay?

You know I stepped down just for that, right?

I'm not greedy for power.

You know what? Just tell me.

When?

Isn't that too soon?

Let's talk again after this year.

Okay, Mr. Kwon.

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO OF THE DEMISE OF THE MINISTER OF NATIONAL DEFENSE

UPLOADING

In memory of Charlotte, who died in an unfortunate accident

three years ago.

- My goodness! - Grandma!

- There's my girl. - Yeah.

- Hello. - Hey.

Mom, why did you want to meet here?

I heard my little Do-yeon wanted to learn how to ride a bike.

Do-yeon.

Look around.

What do you think?

- It's so cool! - You think so?

- There are so many bikes! - Right?

There's even more inside.

- Really? - Yeah.

Daddy and I went on a date here once.

A date?

You must've held hands and kissed, too!

Oh, my.

Hey, we had to do all that to have...

Oh, my!

Bye!

Wait for us, Do-yeon.

- Where are you going? - My goodness.

- Wait for me! - Let's go.

THE NOSTALGIC FIRST TRICYCLE OF MY LIFE Look at that, Do-yeon.

I also rode a tricycle as a baby.

Grandma got that for you.

- Really? - Of course.

By the way, why are there so many bikes here?

There are all sorts of bikes, from cool ones to old ones.

Looking at bikes makes me want to ride one.

Are you good at riding one?

Of course.

When I was your age,

I went around my whole town on my bike.

I want to ride a bike, too, then!

I want to be like you.

Let's ride one together.

Okay!

Yes, you're doing great.

- What do I do? - Keep pedaling. Right on!

I'm letting go now!

My goodness.

I can see hearts shooting out of Kang's eyes.

Don't even get me started.

He's all about Do-yeon all day, every day.

He's not just a sucker for Do-yeon.

Sometimes, he just sucks.

My gosh.

- Am I good? - Yes.

Be careful.

- Okay. - If you're lonely,

have a son who will look for you more.

Mom, I do have a son, remember?

Over there. That huge boy is my son.

Mom!

Dad, this is so much fun.

- Let's come back again, okay? - Yeah!

Honey, I'm having so much fun, too.

Let's come back again, okay?

Okay, let's come back.

Go faster, Dad!

Ladies, are you wearing your seat belts?

- Yes! - Yes!

Let's go for it!

Here we go, then!

Our Do-yeon is all grown.

She can even ride a bike now.

She's very athletic because she takes after me.

I'm so glad we came.

Yeah.

She seems to have forgotten all about what happened.

Again, she takes after me.

She's simple.

It's a good thing.

Sure, she takes after you in everything!

Once we get home,

let's invite all our neighbors for a housewarming party.

I haven't properly thanked everyone for taking care of Do-yeon yet.

It's a plan.

Get some sleep.

No, you must be tired too.

MAMMOSEU MART

I'll take these.

Okay.

Do you cook in your lab, too?

No, I cook at home.

All you ate were instant noodles, but you cook now.

What was your membership number?

- It's 2406. - All right.

You're a diamond customer.

All right.

Here you go.

Su-il.

POINTS EARNED: 100,000 WON What's this?

I told you I'd treat you big time.

This is like cash.

- What? Really? - Yeah.

Use the points when I'm here, okay?

Thanks, Su-il.

- But when my wife-- - Wow, 100,000 points?

Honey...

Good job.

I did a good job?

- Come and use them anytime. - See you.

Thank you.

KIM MYEONG-O

Hey, I got the guy who killed you.

With the guys in the neighborhood.

See you again.

It really looks like a candle!

Min-seo.

Until that day

When the waters of the East Sea run dry

Right on.

You know the video for the national anthem?

The video is from this view.

You really know everything, Jeong-hwan.

Everyone knows that.

I didn't.

I just learned it today, too.

It's actually my first time hearing it too.

Su-jin,

do you really need good grades to become a soldier?

Not really.

Why do you want to become a soldier?

Did you see that video of my mom?

She saved someone with her kick. That's so awesome.

Let's go.

Hey.

What is it?

Did you really have to tag along?

I'm just here as Min-seo's tutor.

Good luck.

Fine.

Man, the ocean breeze is so nice.

Wait for me!

Wait up!

Man, what's taking Yong-hui so long?

Come on!

No, you can go first!

- Are you scared? - What?

Of course not.

Mission success.

Success.

- No, wait-- - Let's run!

It's fun, right?

PLASTIC SURGERY

The doctor will see you now.

Let me take a look.

Wow, you're really fit.

Okay, all good.

Have a seat.

Doctor,

I'd like to part ways with the monster and start a new life.

Do you think it's possible?

Of course.

But the thing about tattoos is

that they require a lot more care than you'd think.

It'll cost a lot, won't it?

Of course, that's usually the case.

But you have insurance, right?

Does insurance cover this?

Yes.

- Everything's covered in Korea. - Of course.

It's covered as part of scar recovery.

Just get a few more treatments that I recommend,

and I'll give you

the doctor's note and surgical record.

Gosh, you're incredible.

You were sent by a friend,

so of course I'll treat you well.

Oh, then...

I also brought my guys along.

Do you mind looking at them, too?

Perfect.

I mean, I'll do a perfect job.

Bring them right in.

Guys, come in!

Hello, Doctor!

- Hello, welcome. - Hi.

I'm Choi Kang from the SIU Unit at Veotigo Insurance.

We have a few things to confirm regarding a few insurance claims made.

We're just here for a site visit.

Please keep the doctor's notes, surgical records, appointment records,

the original accounting ledgers, and security camera footage

for the time being.

And we'd like to take a short statement from you.

I have no idea what you're talking about.

Come on, Doctor, you know it all.

Come on, Doctor. You know what it's about.

Help them out, all right?

SUBJECT: JDD, CHOI KANG SURVEILLANCE AND REPORTING OVER

RETRIEVE EQUIPMENT AND DESTROY ALL RECORDS

DELETE

- You're incredible. - Hey, boss!

How did it go?

Who am I? The ace of Veotigo.

I took care of it perfectly.

Really?

Kang has some insane connections.

He has an adorable yet terrifying friend.

It's not just the connections.

He really is just insane.

- Right? - You, too!

How about a drink tonight? My treat.

Not today. I have a housewarming party.

A housewarming party?

Did you move again?

Hold on.

I'd better go to the ATM and get some cash.

For Do-yeon.

I'm busy tonight, though.

What are you talking about?

It's for my neighbors tonight, not you.

You should have just said so from the beginning.

Are you playing favorites between work and your neighbors?

I already invited you guys once. Give me a break.

Let's just grab some lunch.

- Okay, let's go. - Okay.

Not that Chinese place again, though.

We just ate! Why are we eating again?

Let's just keep eating, all right?

Keep eating?

See? You're insane!

This smells incredible.

- It's delicious. - Here you go.

- Here it is! - Yes!

You didn't have to cook so much for us!

She cooked a feast.

Your cooking is even better than what people say.

Everything is delicious.

The side dishes from your wife and Nam-yeon are just as amazing.

Oh, don't give me that.

They only taste good because we're eating together.

Do-yeon, try this too.

Open up.

Good girl.

- Thank you, Uncle. - Have some water, too.

Okay.

Get married and have a kid already.

That's not just up to me, is it?

- That's true. - He can't get married.

- There's no way. - Impossible.

Yong-hui,

stop stuffing your face and join the conversation.

You guys can do all the talking.

I'll just eat.

Mi-gyeong,

can I have another bowl after this?

Of course.

This is so nice.

Let's all have dinner at our place next time.

I'll make some delicious spicy braised chicken.

- That's awesome! - I'd love that.

Let's invite Myeong-o and his mom, too.

Then let's have dinner at our place next time.

- Sounds good. - Okay.

Nobody makes spicy braised chicken like Hui-ja.

- That's true. - It's the best.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Oh, wow.

KIYUN-SI, OFFICIAL URBAN CONVERGENCE SPECIALIZED ZONE

Can't believe that's gotten approved.

I get calls nonstop these days.

Everyone is calling, asking me to sell my land to them.

What? You own land?

You know the field on the way to the gas station?

- All of that's his land. - What?

And you tell me now? I spent a fortune on our gears!

No, it's not worth that much.

Sir!

Please let me pour you one.

Do you not own any land, little one?

Of course not!

You're a landless loser, I see.

A landless loser?

You want me to pour this on your head?

- You guys are such kids. - What do you mean?

Anyway, good work, everyone.

- Good work. - Great job.

I just don't want to see Changri-dong on the news anymore.

I know.

Something like this won't happen again, right?

Of course not.

Isn't that right, secret agent of Changri-dong?

Come on.

What?

Jeez.

Those cars need to stop using high beams around here.

- Let me pour you some more. - Yeah.

Hey, where's Su-il?

- Home. - Thank you.

And he's not bummed?

No, he's not. He needs to stop drinking, anyway.

Hey--

What was that?

HEROES NEXT DOOR

HEROES NEXT DOOR

SPECIAL THANKS TO JEONG SOON-WON FOR HIS SPECIAL APPEARANCE

HEROES NEXT DOOR

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE WHO HAS SUPPORTED HEROES NEXT DOOR

Subtitle translation by Min-sun Kim