Original subtitles

Do you want me to tell you

what kind of person I am?

I'll love you even more from now on.

I will be really good to you.

Then everything will change at some point.

Like magic.

WHERE THE RISING STAR STAYS

Oh, no. It's already four.

We have no time for this. We're late.

You silly thing.

What if a customer comes in?

You're the one who got me in the mood with the music.

Honey, clear things up here and then go up

and put Eun-ha in her best outfit. Something with an obvious brand logo.

I have to pick up the dry cleaning.

We're just having a family dinner. What's all the fuss?

-What? -I hope you're okay with it.

I'm fine. I'm just worried you might feel uncomfortable.

We should try to meet them like this more often.

They're my in-laws after all.

And they are Eun-ha's grandparents.

I'm afraid of Grandma.

Why would you be afraid of your grandma?

I know you're scared of her too.

That's not true.

You haven't even taught her how to greet elders?

That's because she remembers being turned away last year.

You're the ones who insisted on showing up uninvited.

Did you arrive here all right? It wasn't hard finding this place?

It was fine.

Eun-ha, remember what we practiced? How about we try it now?

Go ahead and try.

Grandma and Grandpa.

I love you.

Let's go inside. My legs are tired.

Grandma hates me.

No, it's okay.

If you keep trying, it'll work at some point.

It's all right.

-Happy birthday to you -Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday to you -Happy birthday to you

-Happy birthday, my dear dad -Happy birthday, my dear husband

-Happy birthday to you -Happy birthday to you

Blow them out.

-Eun-ha? -Happy birthday, Dad.

My gift for you is me, Baek Eun-ha.

Really? What a pretty gift.

And this is my gift for you.

You didn't have to do this.

I love it. Thank you.

I had your initials engraved on it.

Thank you.

-Mom, I need to pee. -Okay. Let's go to the restroom, Eun-ha.

Did you call us here to piss us off?

Why did you even come?

You could've come up with an excuse.

Am I not allowed to celebrate my son's birthday?

Do you feel like your life is all yours now?

Of course not.

It's never been mine.

I don't really know what it feels like.

Are you being sarcastic right now?

If it weren't for me…

That's enough.

We're all in the same boat.

Don't get on each other's nerves unless you want the boat to sink.

-Let's go sit. -Okay.

Hee-seong, I need to…

Okay. Do you want me to drive you there?

No, it's okay. I can take a cab.

Mother and Father, I'm sorry. Something came up at work.

Are you getting back at me now because I sent you away last year?

No, Mother.

I really wanted to treat you to a nice dinner tonight, but…

It's cold. Put this on.

I'm okay, but they seem upset again. This is bad.

It's okay.

I should get going, then.

I guess she's dumber than I thought.

Your wife, I mean.

She means she didn't know you'd have such a successful marriage.

Ji-won and I are made

for each other.

What?

GANGSU POLICE STATION

A guy with a nasty past like yourself, and a cop like her

are made for each other?

You're funny.

You do sound like a normal human being now.

Will you be honest?

This is very important to us.

Now that you have a kid with her,

do you have some special feelings for her or something?

Ji-won only believes what she sees.

And I show her only what she wants to see.

So I find it very easy to deal with her.

I mean,

you don't need to worry about me.

At around 3:00 p.m. today, in an apartment in Seokin-dong,

a boy was found unconscious

with a serious head injury in the stairwell.

His name is Kim In-seo, and he's 12 years old.

In-seo.

In-seo. Are you all right?

The boy stayed quiet for a while after his surgery.

And the first thing he said was…

Dad.

It was Dad.

He tried to kill me.

"Dad. It was Dad."

According to the boy's statement…

Go down.

Dad, I'm so tired.

-Can I stop for today? -Go down.

I'm exhausted.

Look at your fat belly.

Aren't you disgusted by yourself?

I'm sorry.

-Kim In-seo. -Yes?

Every time I look at you, I get so angry.

I can't believe you're my son.

It's a lie. He lied.

In-seo is lying.

So, Mr. Kim Sang-jin,

are you saying a 12-year-old boy is lying

to put his dad in jail for attempted murder?

Is that what you're saying?

"Attempted murder"?

A boy was severely injured on a steep staircase

with no cameras around,

his dad who'd been there with him disappeared,

and the boy spotted his dad as the culprit.

Don't you think that's reasonable for us to suspect you of it?

All right. Hang in there.

It's true that I made him go up the stairs.

But it was nothing like what In-seo said.

All right. You can do this, In-seo. We're almost there.

There you go.

Hey, Eun-seok.

Now? Okay. I'll be right there.

In-seo, you should go home first. I'll get home before dinner.

Make sure to stretch.

That's it.

My friend was in the neighborhood, so he asked me to come out.

While we were drinking together,

I got a call from my wife.

Detective.

What kind of parent would do that?

He's my precious son.

It's just horrible.

You know that doesn't make sense.

What are you doing?

You had soju, beer, and ribs

with your friend?

Yes.

Do you really think he did such a thing to his own son?

He seems like a decent guy.

More than 80 percent of child abuse cases are committed by the parents.

What about you, Ji-won? What do you think of this case?

I think Kim Sang-jin is falsely accused.

Everyone in the interrogation room says they're innocent. That's disappointing.

That's not it. Look at his shoes.

His shoes? What about his shoes?

Considering his clothes, I don't think they are his slippers.

I guess they are from the restaurant.

He heard about his son at the restaurant and came running hurriedly.

And only one of his socks is dirty.

He had to run in the slippers which weren't his size, so it must've come off.

I think that could be circumstantial evidence that he's innocent.

You're really good.

That's your problem.

-What do you mean? -You have blind faith in evidence.

You should look at the person before looking at the evidence.

-Be honest. You didn't see the slippers. -Quiet.

Then do you think Kim Sang-jin really tried to kill his own son?

Listen to me.

The second I got in there and saw Kim Sang-jin's eyes…

I got a hunch.

I sensed that he's a bad guy.

See? I got goosebumps.

You know what that means.

-You know it, right? -I do.

-What do you think, Ho-jun? -Me?

Is it me or Ji-won? Pick one.

Gosh.

I wasn't going to say this,

but Ho-jun once told me that I'm his role model.

Hey, Im Ho-jun! You told me I was your role model the other day.

What?

Well, I mean…

You both are my role models.

She and I are completely different.

We've been summoned.

Where are you going? I'm not done.

Well, just so you know,

if you buy more coffees, they pack them up nicely so you can carry them around.

-I know that. -So you know it.

He always buys only one coffee for himself when he knows that.

-Detective Cha Ji-won. -Yes?

Please question people around Kim Sang-jin.

And check the CCTV footage near the crime scene.

Okay. I will.

Detective Choi, about Kim Sang-jin…

I'll beat him up if I have to and make him come clean.

Find out where he was at the time of the incident.

In a legal manner, of course.

You can count on me, sir.

Then we'll go meet Kim Sang-jin's wife first.

Pardon?

I didn't understand the question.

I'm sorry,

but can you repeat the question?

Have you ever seen your husband

treat your son in a way that was oppressive or authoritative?

He is quite strict.

He hates it when things don't go as planned.

So he's obsessive about plans.

Have you ever felt that he lacks empathy?

Sorry? What do you mean?

I can't wait to see the headline of your article, Reporter Kim Moo-jin.

"I hate my obese child. A father who made his son climb the stairs of death."

Doesn't it sound good?

Mr. Kim, you know you seem too excited about this, right?

You're in a hospital. Can't you hold it back?

To be honest with you, I love cases like this.

Actually, I have enjoyed the articles you've been posting online.

Which one's your favorite?

The one about the Yeonju Serial Murder Case.

I didn't even know something like that happened in Korea.

It was horrible. The whole town was…

-What? -Nothing.

So what does the father do?

-Who? -The stairs of death.

-He's a lawyer. -Another elite?

That's very nice. It's perfect.

Everything's perfect except that my pen doesn't work.

Mr. Kim, you can use mine.

What is this?

Detective Cha's husband made the pens for our team.

-This is pretty. -He's a metal craftsman.

A metal craftsman?

That's an interesting job.

Did your son ever complain or feel uncomfortable around his dad?

-Ma'am. -Yes?

Oh, I'm sorry.

I know it's hard, but your statement is very important.

Detective, my son In-seo isn't someone who lies about such a thing.

He's such a good boy.

Then what about your husband?

Do you think he's someone who would hurt his own son?

No. How could you say that?

Detective, there's nothing wrong with our family.

There's never been anything wrong until now!

I just don't know.

I have no idea why such a thing happened.

Why…

I'm just asking this question out of formality.

Did you take out any insurance policies on your son?

Yes. What about it?

See? I told you so. It's about the insurance money.

No, it's not. The insurance they took out has a clause

that states a child under 15 cannot receive death benefits.

And they are quite well off, so it can't be a motive anyway.

Murder doesn't require a grand motive.

There was a man who killed seven people

and buried them in a nearby hill for no reason.

Even his wife who allegedly ran away a long time ago was found in the hill.

As a skeleton.

Who are you talking about?

I heard your husband is a metal craftsman.

-Right. -Gosh.

The murderer was a metal craftsman too.

I think I've heard this story before.

If I tell you more about it, can I get this fancy pen for free?

If I give you this for free, will you say good things about it on your social media?

Of course.

All right, then. Please make it look good.

WHERE THE RISING STAR STAYS

This is really strange.

Why are you using honorifics towards Mr. Kim when he doesn't?

Because he's a year older than me.

That's not true. He was born in 1985. He's a year younger than you.

Don't they have ketchup here?

What? You were born in 1985?

Why didn't you tell me that sooner?

Do you know what's the strangest thing about this case?

The victim's mother, who is also the suspect's wife.

Why?

Her son came back from death's door and pointed out his dad as the culprit.

But she says there's nothing wrong with her family.

That's all she keeps saying.

There must've been signs before things ever got this far.

How could she be so clueless?

Is she avoiding the truth or covering something up?

Anyway, something's strange.

Are you really going out again after changing? It's late.

I always do this.

Oh, right. Were Mother and Father upset?

Don't worry about it.

I don't understand why they hate me so much.

I'm not usually someone who gets on people's bad side.

I have a good personality, I look nice. I even gave birth to their grandchild.

And I'm a civil servant. It's a stable job.

What do you think it is that they don't like about me?

There you go bragging about yourself again.

You must be upset.

You're growing apart from your parents because of me.

Why would you say that?

If I had known, I wouldn't have come on to you back then.

Call Detective Im and tell him that you're dealing with a more urgent case.

Forget it. Stop that.

Why? Stay a little more with me.

GANGSU POLICE STATION

Ho-jun, look at this.

He was wearing dress shoes at this moment.

He definitely put on the slippers at the restaurant.

He doesn't seem like someone who's running away.

He seems rather excited.

Don't you think so?

Gosh, he must be cold.

Are you wasting your time?

I'm investigating.

An investigation based on an incorrect assumption?

That's the definition of wasting time. Write that down.

Last time, you told me I'd find something

if I tried to gather every single piece of evidence.

I'll take care of everything by tomorrow.

So I just feel bad for you.

Did you find something?

Keep wasting your time, then.

Hang on. I should go to a bathhouse.

I'm sure something's going on.

Watch your step.

-Eun-ha, have a great day. -Hello.

Hello, Mr. Baek.

Here. I made some extra while cooking breakfast today.

-Please, enjoy it with the other teachers. -Thank you so much.

My gosh.

I heard the teachers often skip breakfast.

Eun-ha, your mom must be really happy.

Why?

Because your dad is kind and cooks well. And he's good-looking.

You want me to leave, right?

And he's witty.

-I'll get going, then. -Okay.

Eun-ha, I'll see you later.

Bye, Dad.

Bye.

Let's go.

Mom, it's me. I'll drop by for a moment.

YEONJU SERIAL MURDER CASE

DO MIN-SEOK AND HIS SON

REPORTER KIM MOO-JIN

I REMEMBER THIS CASE

I WAS SO SCARED THAT I COULDN'T SLEEP

IS PSYCHOPATHY REALLY GENETIC?

Kim Moo-jin speaking. I'm already here.

Gosh, a group of customers?

Thank you for your understanding.

I'll see you tomorrow, then.

Mr. Nam Sun-gil. Are you sure

it was Do Hyeon-su?

Mr. Kim, Do Hyeon-su is not

someone I can forget just because I want to.

I see.

Okay. I'll see you tomorrow. Bye.

Darn it.

DO HAE-SU

CHEONGGYECHEON, NAM SUN-GIL 5 P.M.

Call her.

Are you trying to teach me or what?

I'm just making a suggestion.

So? Do you want me

to call your wife and make a fuss?

You keep giving her hope.

Ji-won thinks things will get better if she tries harder.

Make sure she doesn't expect anything from you.

So you're telling me not to show up in front of your family again?

That would be safer.

I have my right.

I have a right over your life.

Mom.

My life is yours.

As long as I live as Baek Hee-seong.

You know Ji-won.

You better stay away from her.

You can't fool her. You're not as good as I am.

You're going to call her, right?

-Ji-won. Ji-won! -What?

Wake up. And Take a look at this.

Look what I found.

This is from the approximate time of the incident.

In-seo was found on the stairs between the fifth and sixth floors.

And this boy got on the elevator on the sixth floor.

He saw something, didn't he?

Excuse me.

I'm here to meet Dr. Bae Eun-seok.

There she is.

PEDIATRIC OBESITY CLINIC

He talked about you like you were a guy.

Sang-jin and I are close, so he treats me like a guy.

We were in the same university club.

When you met Mr. Kim Sang-jin yesterday, was there anything different about him?

Not really. He seemed pretty much the same.

He was quite humorous.

I mean, before he got a call and heard In-seo got hurt.

That's strange. Why did you not go to the hospital with him?

It's not like you two have anything to hide.

And his son used to be a patient here.

Actually, I drank too much last night.

I really couldn't go with him.

What are you doing?

I guess you're right.

You still reek of alcohol.

My patients are waiting.

Then please call me if you remember anything else.

Hang on. Where's my business card?

Gosh, darn it.

There are some around you. Could you pick them up for me?

Sure.

-Here. -Gosh.

Thank you.

We can't unlock the passcode these days.

Just try. All I need to check is the photo album.

It's not like it used to be.

You…

Wait. It has an SD card in it.

I knew it.

He reeked of women's perfume.

So the perfume belonged to his so-called "friend."

MULTIVITAMIN

A cockroach?

I take the vitamins every day.

But there was a cockroach in there.

It can't go in there unless someone put it in on purpose.

But what are you doing here?

Please take a look at this. Do you recognize this boy?

He lives on the 12th floor. Apartment 1201.

His name is…

What was his name?

Why can't I remember?

Oh, right. It is Ji-hun. Yoon Ji-hun.

Detective, my husband

is fine, right?

Of course, he is.

Is he getting meals on time?

What about you? Did you eat anything?

In-seo and my husband get along really well.

They even go hiking together.

-It's been seven years. -Please excuse me.

I confirmed Kim Sang-jin's affair. Tell his wife and secure her testimony.

Is something wrong?

No. Nothing.

I can't live without In-seo and my husband.

Please make sure no one gets hurt.

I'm begging you.

WHERE THE RISING STAR STAYS

Excuse me.

Please feel free to look around.

Do you repair silver items as well?

Someone recommended this place. Is Mr. Baek Hee-seong here?

Who recommended this place?

Are you…

I'm sorry, but I'm closing early today.

Do Hyeon-su.

You're Do Hyeon-su, right?

Do you not remember me?

I'm Kim Moo-jin.

It's really you, Do Hyeon-su.

So?

What?

So what are you going to do?

Well, I'm not trying to do anything. I was just startled.

I'm here to meet Mr. Baek Hee-seong.

Detective Cha Ji-won's husband.

Is Mr. Baek Hee-seong here?

-Do you know her? -What?

Do you and Detective Cha Ji-won know each other?

Well, yes. We do.

Do you want some tea?

What?

I have some nice tea.

Why did you not tell Ms. Ko Hye-yeong about it?

You felt bad for her, didn't you?

It's not that I couldn't tell her.

I just don't think Detective Choi found the phone by chance.

I didn't tell her because the evidence might not be admissible.

If she found out about his affair, she might have given important statements.

Think about it more rationally.

His affair has nothing to do with this case.

Kim Sang-jin recently consulted a fellow lawyer

about divorce and child support.

He seemed quite distressed about child support.

Are you still wasting your time?

The wife said Kim Sang-jin went hiking with his son often.

For seven years. They got along well.

Do you know what kind of lunatic is the biggest headache?

A patient one.

Gosh, Do Hyeon-su.

Thanks.

I almost didn't recognize you.

But you did.

I did.

We grew up in the same neighborhood after all.

Anyway, you've changed a lot.

Isn't it hot today?

I'm sweating.

Is it?

I'm fine.

Am I the only one who's hot?

You're feeling hot because you're holding something back.

-What? -It's okay.

I know there's something you wanted to ask the second you saw me.

No, there isn't.

Gosh, what's…

I should get going. I have an appointment.

Don't you want to know?

I bet you're curious.

You're a reporter.

Ask me.

Actually, I don't believe anything that's not confirmed.

So the rumors about you are still like a novel to me.

Really?

Hyeon-su, I'm not sure if you know this.

But 18 years ago…

I mean, the day you disappeared,

there was a murder.

The village head…

died.

So?

Does it have anything

to do with you?

Yesterday, I lost Ddol.

Ddol. Come here, Ddol!

Ddol!

Ddol bit In-seo before.

So In-seo is afraid of Ddol.

You should've told me about it.

In-seo's mom said if it happens again,

she will have Ddol put down.

So I couldn't tell you.

In-seo's mom is very meticulous and rigid.

I guess that's why my son was afraid.

What? Ddol?

So are you saying a dog is the culprit?

Aren't you relieved that his dad didn't do it?

The boy who witnessed the scene even remembered what In-seo was wearing.

His testimony is detailed, so it's highly credible.

Then why did In-seo tell such a lie?

People around him say that he's been stressed out about losing weight.

We should transfer the case to juvie unit.

Gosh, I had some feelings about this case.

Jae-seop, there's a saying I like. Do you want to hear it?

Don't do it.

An investigation based on an incorrect assumption.

-That's the definition of wasting time. -The definition of wasting time.

Darn it.

-What's wrong? -It's my wisdom tooth.

Oh, no.

You may go home now.

We have a witness.

What's the point in denying it?

Everyone thinks I killed him anyway.

You, the village people,

and the police.

Then why was the murder weapon in your backpack?

Why are you still wanted?

If you're innocent, you should cooperate with the police investigation

and clear your name.

How did you know I'm still wanted?

Did you look into it?

Why?

Well, it's just…

I heard it from somewhere. You know, since I'm a reporter…

I should really get going. Thank you for the tea.

So?

Will you go straight to the police station

and say you met Do Hyeon-su, who killed the village head

in Gagyeong-ri 18 years ago?

Is that your plan?

What are you talking about?

I'm not interested in others' affairs.

Let's talk about you, not me.

What about me?

Are you married?

Eating and drinking alone is the trend these days. And I'm quite trendy.

I should go now.

You write for a weekly newspaper, right?

I'm no big deal, really. I'll see you around, then.

Then…

you must work flexible hours.

Which one has no side effects?

There's no such thing. Even vitamins have side effects.

That's 3,000 won.

MULTIVITAMIN

Let's see.

-Here. -Thank you.

-Let's go, Ji-won. -Okay.

Just pull it out.

I can't just pull out a healthy tooth.

It's mine even if it hurts. I won't pull it out.

What?

What's the matter?

This is what Ms. Ko Hye-yeong takes.

I know. What about it?

Do you remember what color the pills she spilled on the floor were?

They were white.

JAE-SEOP

There's nothing wrong with our family.

There's never been anything wrong until now!

In-seo's mom is very meticulous and rigid.

His name is…

What was his name? Why can't I remember?

Will you step outside?

Why? I want to stay.

Please.

Okay.

Is there anything else to investigate?

It's you, right? The one who put a cockroach in the pill bottle.

So that your mom couldn't take the pills.

I know you have a reason for lying.

In-seo, you should let your mom

make a choice of her own.

I want Mom…

Go on.

…to wait outside.

I don't want Mom to hear what I say.

-Dad is a good person. -Done.

To me at least.

In-seo.

-Hello. -You're here.

How are you?

Dad, I need tissues.

Take it.

-Did you bring it? -Yes.

Are you sure it's not dangerous?

It just blocks nerve impulses temporarily.

She will be fine once she quits taking them.

She's a completely different person now.

She's slow, dull, and blank all day.

One day…

Honey.

What is this?

I think it's a lipstick stain.

…I got caught.

So I just made something up.

It's paint.

Paint?

I went to this cafe that had recently been renovated. And I got paint on my shirt.

You're right. It's paint.

What's wrong with me?

Just make sure she signs the divorce papers now.

Why is it so hard to get a divorce?

Then while having an affair…

Did you think it would be easy to keep your money and get custody?

Stop it.

I couldn't tell Mom.

I thought I should tell her over and over again.

But I couldn't bring myself to say it.

I thought if I made Dad

a bad person…

Mom

would be less sad.

I'm sorry.

What are they talking about?

She's forcing a minor to give

a statement without a parent present.

I'll be sure to file a complaint.

So is it child abuse or what?

Did you get the answer you wanted?

Since you're a lawyer, you must know well what crime it is

to make someone take a drug without their consent.

Mr. Kim Sang-jin.

You're under arrest for causing Ms. Ko Hye-yeong bodily harm.

You have the right to remain silent

and the right to an attorney.

Hey, you don't have to do this. I don't need a gift.

It's okay.

I'm asking you not to tell anyone that you saw me here.

It's a bribe.

Hey, I can keep a secret.

You don't have to worry.

Moo-jin, please come here and write your address. I'll send it by parcel service.

Okay.

So where's Mr. Baek Hee-seong?

I heard he's the owner here.

WHERE THE RISING STAR STAYS

Did she really not know?

What do you mean?

I mean Ms. Ko Hye-yeong.

Do you think she really didn't know about what Kim Sang-jin did?

If she'd known,

she wouldn't have taken the pills he gave her every day.

Here's what I think.

There's some truth that can destroy my life immediately.

And I know the truth eventually

will be revealed someday.

If I could put off that moment by just one day…

I'd take the pill too.

What? Are you crazy?

Me too.

I eat everything my wife puts in my mouth.

And if she gave me some poison one day,

I'd just eat it and die. I wouldn't spit it out to check.

What? What's wrong with the married ones?

I don't want to get married anymore.

So I was right after all.

What are you talking about?

I was right. Kim Sang-jin was the bad guy.

No. It wasn't him who injured In-seo.

Stop being so stubborn. You're such a poor judge of character.

Ho-jun, you tell me.

What? Tell you what?

Who was right? Me or Ji-won?

Gosh. As I was saying, you both…

Just pick one. Don't you dare try to get away with this.

So I think…

Your phone is ringing.

MOTHER

Okay.

Tell me. Sit down.

-Hello, Mother. -I don't like you.

-Pardon? -Are you in your right mind?

Do you think you deserve Hee-seong?

He's the son of a university hospital director.

I'll do better, Mother.

They say daughters take after their moms.

Your mom made her husband die.

Mother, that's a little…

You haven't changed at all, have you?

You used your pregnancy to marry my son.

And now you're using your kid to force your way through.

Do you think you can take my money like that?

Listen carefully. You disgust me.

Let's consider each other dead.

Keep that in mind.

-Mother. -What? Does it upset you?

That's not it. About what you just said.

I don't want Hee-seong to know about it.

He doesn't show it, but he's heartbroken

that we don't get along.

-It's a flower. -It's pretty, isn't it?

All right. Try it now.

Shall we add it now?

All right. Let's add this. What else?

Dad, my nose is bleeding.

What's this? Are you all right?

I got you!

-Eun-ha. Look at this. -Eun-ha!

-Mom! -My girl.

You're here.

Eun-ha, your mom is tired.

No, I'm not. I'm feeling great.

Come here, honey.

-It's been a long day, hasn't it? -Come here. I need to be recharged.

Gosh, you did great today.

Eun-ha, laugh again for me. I love hearing you laugh.

I can laugh if something is funny.

-Shall I make you laugh, then? -Dad, help!

Let's make your mom laugh too.

Eun-ha, help!

Eun-ha, let's run away from her.

Eun-ha, I'm coming to get you.

-Here I come. -Dad, run!

She's going to catch us.

Come here. I got you!

WHERE THE RISING STAR STAYS

Why are her thumbnails missing?

This is so similar to the Yeonju Serial Murder Case that happened in 2002.

You mean the case Reporter Kim Moo-jin told us about?

If it hurts a lot,

don't hold it in. Tell me.

It'll be more fun for me that way.

Where's your mom?

Mom went to clean up your workshop for you.

Subtitle translation by: Young-ju Kim