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DEAR X

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND EVENTS IN THIS WORK ARE FICTITIOUS

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED WITH GUARDIANS PRESENT

Don't think it's a bit much?

How many guys did you bring just to take me out?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

So, that's all you have to say for your last words?

First, I'm going to prep two cameras.

You can install them at the location I mentioned.

Okay. And then?

Then, my phone.

We install spyware on it as insurance.

You know, a zombie phone.

Then I put an app on your spare phone so you can remotely control my phone.

Even if my phone is turned off

we can tweak it so that certain functions stay active like malware.

Audio and video recording will still work.

Everything will auto-upload to the cloud every 30 minutes

so it won't be tampered with.

This feels dangerous.

What are you planning that you need to prepare this thoroughly?

Knowing too much will get you hurt.

This guy.

You think this is funny?

It is funny. You don't think so?

Hey.

Let's be real.

Can you actually kill me?

Do you have the guts without your boss

Moon Do-hyuk, giving the order?

You're just his errand boy.

You must be desperate to find a way out of this.

Forget it. Mr. Moon already signed off on it.

Whether you die here

or vanish without a trace

it won't be a problem, you piece of shit.

Take him out.

You scared me.

Because she's more likely to live a normal life

through you, rather than me.

Tell me. What do you want me to do?

- Anything for you. - If anything happens, call me.

Why not? Why won't you?

You could be in danger--

No. I don't want that.

Why do I have to suffer?

All right.

- I understand. - So go ahead, Ah-jin.

Use me all you want.

That's what I want.

MESSAGES

KIM JAE-OH

CONFIRM

How many guys did you bring?

You should be ashamed of yourself.

Check his phone.

YOON JUN-SEO

Have you finished the job?

As you can see, yes.

Make sure to clean it up without a trace.

Do we get rid of this, too?

It's his phone.

You can give it to me.

I need to check it, just in case.

This psycho dragged the CEO's name into his threats.

I need to see what he was holding.

Welcome home, ma'am.

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Goodbye.

Take care of Kim Jae-oh however you want.

Just make sure I never hear about him again.

I don't want his name

ruining another meal with my wife.

EPISODE 12: THE FINAL X

Where's Kim Jae-oh?

Where is he?

I had no idea

what this job was for.

If I had known, I never would have helped him.

What was it?

The cameras.

He asked me to install them at the construction site.

He said the footage would auto-upload

and that I should collect the cameras once enough time passed

and hand you

the memory card

and my spare phone.

What are you doing? Throw him.

Two of you stay on the lookout. The rest go down and clean it up.

- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.

I don't see anyone.

Even Ms. Gong stepped out.

I asked them to give us some privacy.

Sit. I have something to say.

I wonder

what you want to say to me.

From now on, don't touch me without permission.

Don't hug me from behind like earlier.

Don't even let your breath touch me.

Don't do anything.

That's unreasonable.

Aren't we husband and wife?

Because we're husband and wife

I'm telling you not to treat me like a doll.

If I'm your wife

you should treat me as your equal.

Isn't that right?

I thought pitying you and adoring you was enough.

Why should I listen to that?

I'm sure you received the report by now.

I found a way to corner you.

People who got locked up

and disappeared on your orders.

Now, there's one more.

And I have the evidence.

Let's be real.

Can you actually kill me?

Do you have the guts without your boss

Moon Do-hyuk, giving the order?

You're just his errand boy.

You must be desperate to find a way out of this.

Forget it. Mr. Moon already signed off on it.

Whether you die here

or vanish without a trace

it won't be a problem, you piece of shit.

What are you doing?

Throw him.

You're not the only one

who can corner me or discard me.

With your perfect little life

a single crack will stand out.

Can you handle that?

Mr. Perfectionist?

So, this is what you wanted to say?

You made me sit here just for that?

When you gave the order

I was there.

The evidence is here.

And so is the witness.

I can't tell if this is a negotiation or a threat.

Does your dear friend know

that his death

is being used like this?

He'd be proud

he was used for my sake.

It wasn't exploitation.

He let himself be used.

Just so I could have something to shake you with

he risked everything.

You had everything from the beginning

so I wouldn't expect you to understand.

What the heck did you do?

Say something.

If I tell you

can you handle it?

Tell me.

I wanted to put a leash around Do-hyuk's neck.

So he couldn't mess with me again.

And Jae-oh helped me do that.

He walked straight in

knowing that he'd die.

That's what he wanted.

What are you trying to say?

You did nothing wrong, whether Jae-oh is dead or not?

- That-- - What should I have done, then?

How long are you going to live like that?

I'm sick of it, too.

Jun-seo.

Now that Jae-oh ended up like that

I can't stop anymore.

Is this all my fault?

Who has the right to condemn me?

Who can understand

my situation and my position right now?

Then, answer me this one thing.

You can stop now.

This is the end, right?

Right?

Please say something.

Please tell me that this is the end!

I can't stop.

I won't stop.

If you knew how dangerously I'm hanging on to this position

you wouldn't tell me to stop.

This is Yoon Jun-seo.

Does the documentary offer from last time

still stand?

Hold on, sir. How can I help you?

- What's the matter? - Moon Do-hyuk.

Mr. Yoon Jun-seo?

I didn't think you'd come find me in person.

You killed Jae-oh.

Everything you ordered is all recorded here.

I see.

And?

If you're planning to do anything to Ah-jin

I'll spread this footage to the media.

A lot of people are telling me what to do today.

But tell me.

Do you think I'll just sit still while you post that?

I'm sure you know I can do far more than you can.

A cheap video where my name is barely mentioned

won't...

- Do we get rid of this, too? - What's this?

It's his phone.

You can give it to me.

This psycho dragged the CEO's name into his threats.

Anyway, once this is handled properly

put in a good word for me with Mr. Moon.

I still feel uneasy about that mistake last time.

The fire incident, right?

If we had killed him properly then, we wouldn't have had to do this.

Perhaps releasing the video and audio recordings I have

won't deal a fatal blow to you.

But you know what?

It'll leave a stain.

Once those stains pile up

the perfect reputation you've been keeping so far

will get dirty eventually.

I can always clean up when things get dirty.

But are you threatening me right now?

I'm here to warn you.

Because I can't just sit by and watch you or Ah-jin any longer.

Now that I think about it

your friend also tried to warn me, and we both know how he ended up.

I guess friends

share similar traits.

Leave Ah-jin alone.

I'll be the one to stop her.

You just take a step back and watch from afar.

Just like you always have.

I've come to make a confession.

Sister, I know who killed your family.

It's someone you know.

Actress Baek Ah-jin

invited to the Berlin Film Festival with The Woman with a Suitcase

is making a strong impression internationally.

Through her recent film Amen to Nothing

Baek Ah-jin has captivated critics and audiences

with a bold transformation and a fully immersive performance.

Many say that she's at the peak of her acting career.

Tonight at the Bluedragon Awards

she's considered the strongest candidate for Best Actress.

Will she take home the award

at the Bluedragon Awards tonight? All eyes are on her.

- Why are you glowing so much today? - You look stunning.

It's the same face you see every day. What's the fuss?

And it's pretty every day. I can never get tired of your beauty.

I agree.

JUN-SEO

JUN-SEO

You can just leave that. I can throw it out for you.

- I'll-- - No.

It's okay. I'll throw it out.

Oh, sure.

BAEK AH-JIN

If you ever feel like helping me, call me then.

Otherwise, don't get in my way for no reason.

It's Baek Ah-jin!

You're aware the award show is airing on a different channel now, right?

They say the Best Actress Award is basically guaranteed to go to her.

That actually works out better.

Because her final appearance

will stay in people's memories as her most beautiful one.

DIM HEART: TWO FACES OF AN ACTRESS

NOTABLE TRAITS: ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

FOUND IN ABOUT 4 PERCENT OF THE POPULATION

Baek Ah-jin.

She falls within the four percent of the population

with antisocial personality disorder.

She views others as tools

and manipulates or uses them to achieve her goals.

At the biggest annual event in Korean cinema

Baek Ah-jin stands as a top contender for Best Actress

drawing intense attention from media and fans alike.

She has never physically committed murder

but she caused the deaths of two people.

She has deliberately approached only men who were of use to her.

She still harbors an unfulfilled plan to kill.

She is Baek Ah-jin, an actress.

Now, let us begin

the 46th Bluedragon Awards.

Let's get started.

Baek Ah-jin is

the strongest candidate for Best Actress, right?

If she wins, ratings will explode.

Don't tell her anything beforehand.

Make sure no one gets near her. Got it?

...Song Kyeong-su.

DIM HEART

Baek Ah-jin.

The elegant and kind actress.

Baek Ah-jin?

She was the epitome of perfection.

She was smart, kind, and pretty.

She stood out wherever she was.

Everyone at our school knew her.

Even the teachers adored her.

But those who knew her well tell a completely different story.

We met those people.

What do I think of Baek Ah-jin?

A devil wearing human skin.

She didn't have a mother.

And her father was a criminal.

She wasn't normal, at least from what I felt.

It always seemed like her emotions were rehearsed, as if she was acting.

Her acting has always been exceptional.

She switched masks whenever it suited her needs.

That's why I could never tell what she was thinking.

I think she has very little empathy for others.

I figured that was the case.

I even recommended she get psychological counseling.

TRUE LOVE COUNSELING CENTER

Check this out. It's about Baek Ah-jin.

Is this for real?

Isn't she terrifying?

How can a human being do this?

Now, we'll move on to the highly anticipated Best Actress Award.

Last year's winner, Jin Seo-gyeong, will be joining us to present it.

Please give her a round of applause.

Hello, I'm Jin Seo-gyeong.

Let me announce the winner.

The Best Actress Award

at the 46th Bluedragon Awards...

goes to...

Baek Ah-jin for Amen to Nothing.

Congratulations.

Baek Ah-jin, the winner of the Best Actress Award

portrayed a nun in Amen to Nothing

who investigates the tragedy that befell her family

and carries out revenge

delivering a deeply moving

and introspective performance about a character

in anguish over religious doubts.

Congratulations from the bottom of our hearts.

Thank you.

First of all

my mom

in heaven.

How do I look, Mom?

Are you proud of me?

Her mother died in an accident.

Her father was the victim of a murder case.

She was also present at her lover's grandmother's death

and later, her lover took his own life.

For one person to experience all of this

the coincidences seem too extreme.

- A documentary about Ah-jin is out. - What?

That's a scoop.

Start preparing for revisions.

- Check if any articles are out. - Yes, sir.

While working on Amen to Nothing

I couldn't help but wonder...

"Where is my God?"

Looking back

I realized

He was inside me all along.

I grew up

in an unfortunate environment.

But luck always followed me.

I thought we were incredibly lucky.

I caught myself wondering if she was an angel

who had come down for my brother.

But I overheard something at my grandma's funeral.

Was it someone in the film industry?

Apparently, she was smiling in front of him.

Every step I took to get here

wasn't easy.

But I never stopped.

I kept moving forward

and eventually, I got here.

Her acting has always been exceptional.

She switched masks whenever it suited her needs.

To everyone who walked with me

on my journey to today

I offer my sincere gratitude.

She used the people around her

to make me look like an idiot and a thief.

Could she have used our boss to try to kill her own father?

We were like family when she was dating my brother.

I thought she'd at least show up once at the funeral.

I was stunned.

Soon after, news came out that she was marrying a chaebol.

I was like, "What?"

These testimonies about Baek Ah-jin

are not easy to verify.

So, we wondered whether continuing this investigation

was the right thing to do.

Then, we learned something new.

Rumors surrounding

the suspicious death of her father, Baek Seon-gyu.

Dim Heart began to track down the truth of that day.

There were three primary suspects in this case.

Former baseball player, Mr. Choi.

And the person who was consistently abused by the victim

and thus had the clearest motive, the victim's daughter

actress Baek Ah-jin

BAEK AH-JIN ANTISOCIAL PERSONALITY DISORDER

I remember that case.

It was very unusual.

There was only one victim but multiple potential perpetrators.

Among them, the one with the clearest motive was

the victim's daughter, Baek Ah-jin.

Lastly

to everyone

who loved my performance

and showed enthusiasm for my work

and to those who supported me not only as an actress

but as a person.

I give this glory to you.

I sincerely thank you.

The final suspect provided our team with a decisive tip.

It was Yoon Seok-ha, the author of Co-Offender Y.

The incident back then

was planned from the beginning.

It's true that Ah-jin deliberately sought out

someone kind enough to act for her.

It's also true that she found Choi Jung-ho and used him.

It would have been easy for her to win someone over

and set a trap.

Back then

she even had a stalker decoy to use.

When the said stalker hit her, she immediately called Mr. Choi

so he rushed over.

But it wasn't a stalker.

The person Choi struck with the bat was...

Seeing you alive wasn't part of my plan.

...the man disguised to look like her stalker.

It was her father

Baek Seon-gyu.

When I arrived, Choi was already gone

and Baek Seon-gyu was lying on the floor.

There was blood everywhere

so I assumed he was dead.

Then, I saw Ah-jin.

She was sitting against the bathroom wall

holding the bat.

She looked at me and said

"It's over."

That's what she said.

"It's all over."

Other people's suffering meant nothing to her.

She only ever used people to achieve her own goals

and discarded them.

That's how she built...

her current position.

Do you want to go somewhere?

Anywhere

without people.

I thought you'd change if I waited long enough.

But you didn't.

I realized that far too late.

That I couldn't save you

and that I was clinging to something impossible.

That you could never change.

Exactly.

And you realized that simple thing too late.

So what? Do you regret it now?

No.

Because now, I'm the only one who can handle you.

Handle me how?

I have nowhere to go anymore.

If you truly have nowhere to go

how about we go to hell together

Ah-jin?

Are you being serious?

I already decided to stay with you to the end.

If you stop now

I'll stop, too.

What will you do?

I thought there was nothing left that could tie me down.

But it was you.

My final shackle.

Let's not do anything anymore.

So that no one gets hurt

we'll only look at each other.

I love you...

Ah-jin.

Last night, the car driven by author Yoon Seok-ha

crashed into a guardrail and fell off a cliff.

The driver, Yoon Seok-ha, died at the scene

and actress Baek Ah-jin, believed to be the passenger

is currently missing.

The police are investigating the exact cause of the accident.

WRITER YOON SEOK-HA DEAD, ACTRESS BAEK AH-JIN MISSING

At some point

your presence started feeling like a blade stuck in my heart.

Even in death, I wouldn't be able to understand or forgive you.

So, in this life, I wanted to cleanly sever anything tied to you and leave.

And I wanted to disappear

from your life, too.

That's the best choice.

I gave you one last brief moment of happiness

so you can live

the rest of your life with that in mind.

Maybe this is the first and last long revenge

I'll ever give you, Mom.

No, Jun-seo.

Jun-seo.

I hope you stay healthy.

Jun-seo!

Jun-seo!

You can't find her anywhere?

No signs of life or trace anywhere?

Fine, never mind.

You don't have to go that far.

ACTRESS BAEK AH-JIN STILL MISSING

Just leave the broadcast

and respond when they ask for cooperation.

We want to share a follow-up to our previous broadcast

"Two Faces of an Actress."

We recently learned that Yoon Jun-seo

our informant and the author of Co-Offender Y

passed away not long ago.

Please pay attention to this video.

It was submitted anonymously.

This footage proves

that she was in the vehicle

that Yoon Jun-seo was driving.

After this video, she vanished completely

and has not been reachable since.

THE LATE BAEK AH-JIN

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