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(Lee Joo Young)

(Ji Seung Hyun)

(Koo Jun Hoe)

(Mom)

(No Mercy)

(All characters, organizations, groups,)

(and events in this drama are fictitious.)

(No Mercy)

You're nothing but a parasite leaching off Koreans.

And you think they'd let me in?

Do I look like a joke to you?

You think it's funny that I'm desperate to survive?

Is it funny to you, seeing me fighting for my life in the gutter?

You psycho jerk!

(Director jerk)

You psycho jerk.

Hello?

Hey.

Run a quick errand for me on your way here.

What?

What now?

You know where Olim Telecom is, right?

Go there and pick up some stuff.

What stuff?

Just filming props.

We'll load it straight into the car, so head out now.

I'll pay you when you're here.

You're really going to pay me today, right?

Son of a bitch.

Son of a bitch.

You psycho jerk.

You psycho jerk.

You psycho jerk!

Let's go.

(The Woman from Yanbian)

Dad, enjoy the show.

Mom.

You scared me.

(Notice of electric service termination)

What are you doing here?

My phone had no signal, so I couldn't call.

Why isn't your phone getting a signal?

Give me your phone.

Please, don't bother and worry about yourself.

Why are you going in? I have to head out.

My goodness, look at this mess.

Jeez.

You've been messing around with this acting stuff.

Unbelievable.

Are you still on sleeping pills?

Wait.

These are just vitamins. I stopped.

Like hell you stopped.

You think I'm a fool?

Good grief.

I was out of my mind to let you drop out of a perfectly good college...

just because you complained it wasn't for you. Who else can I blame?

If you keep living like this with those sleeping pills,

your life is going to go down the drain before you know it, understand?

Mom.

Did I ever ask you to approve of my acting?

Besides,

I've got a show tonight.

Have you ever come to see your daughter perform, even once?

You threw away that bright future ahead of you...

and now live like this. That's why I'm telling you this.

Bright future? Don't make me laugh.

And what kind of life are you living, Mom?

Your life without ever having a dream is...

more pathetic than mine.

You know that?

(Director jerk)

The costume team will drop the clothes off in Dongmyo.

Bring a bag with you, something sturdy.

You're really going to pay me this time, right?

Today's tough.

I just paid rent, and I've got nothing left.

I'll pay you when the money comes in later.

I got fooled again.

Then I can't just hand it over to you for free.

(Phone repair, used phones)

What kind of phone do you want?

- Anything's fine. - Anything?

All right then.

Excuse me.

I left it there. Just take it.

Ta-da.

It's a prepaid plan, okay?

Look, let me explain.

Here's prepaid 350,

and prepaid 450. If you use it on H or G network...

A criminal ring running a voice phishing scam...

based in a Shandong apartment has been caught by police.

According to the voice phishing crime unit at the Seongan Police Agency,

they were mostly people in their 20s and 30s struggling to find job,

who fell for job ads about easy money...

and ended up joining the scheme.

Let's verify your personal information.

Names?

Ye Won Joo.

Park Dae Hee.

Kang Han Gu.

Min Sang Gi.

You all sound amazing.

Did you all take vocal lessons together somewhere?

If so, tell me. I might have to check it out too.

What's so funny? I'm serious.

I'm actually almost perfect,

except for one flaw.

What is it?

Maybe it's my voice,

but no matter how many times I tell them to stop,

they just won't listen.

So that's on me, right?

I see.

Nice to see you again, Detective.

It's not like you're performing at some annual idol group event.

So, is this a year-end greeting?

It's a New Year's greeting.

Detective. Happy New Year.

May you live a long life with illness,

no, I mean, a long life in good health.

Detective Park.

I just got some intel.

The Ilseong clan are in Korea.

You mean Team Leader Park Min Su from Daehwan Loan Services?

Exactly.

Looks like the ringleader...

has sneaked in himself because of the drug deal.

Wait, he came himself, without sending his underlings?

So they must have some connection.

For some reason, the Chinese police...

won't cooperate much regarding them.

No matter how much we bribe and sweet-talk them.

And yet,

they just decided to come to Korea?

What did the higher-ups say?

They say leave them alone.

What?

Apparently, stirring the hornet's nest won't do any good.

They're tied to some political big shot.

That's not how it should be.

If they have political connections,

their crimes get erased?

Just leave them alone.

This isn't a request. It's an order from above.

Still...

Fine.

What good comes from getting on the higher-ups' bad side?

They've never liked me anyway.

Hey.

You graduated from the police academy.

Why are you always acting out?

I'll just...

step out for a smoke.

Anyway, you need to stay put this time. Got it?

Of course.

It's an order from above.

Hey, Jong Chan.

Contact the traffic investigation unit for me.

Ma'am.

It's so annoying.

Just think about it.

Can't you do the math?

No, I just need a SIM card.

Give me the cheapest one.

Listen up, ma'am.

You said you have a daughter in China. Don't you call her?

Well...

Exactly. If you activate the device and use the G network,

it's perfect.

My goodness.

Come on, ma'am.

Technically, giving more than the official subsidy is illegal,

but I'll do it on the side for you.

I'm even knocking $130 off the device...

by $130 myself.

I'll take care of it all, okay?

Paying in full, okay?

Mom.

I looked everywhere, but you weren't home.

I asked the uncle at the restaurant, and he didn't know either.

And here you are, getting played by this low-level punk?

What?

Weren't you here to pick up some movie props earlier?

Ma'am.

Is she really your daughter?

Just because someone picks up props doesn't mean they're Korean.

Mom.

I didn't tell you so I could surprise you. Surprised?

Gosh, Mom.

I've missed you so much.

Hong Hwa. You came to see me.

Look at you.

With that grumpy face of yours,

how's anyone supposed to like you?

Stop lying. Just give her the cheapest SIM card.

Chop-chop.

Chop-chop.

Well then.

Thank you so much.

I never thought I'd get help from another Chinese-Korean.

Where are you from?

I'm from Longjing.

I'm from Gyeongsang-do.

Gyeongsang-do?

You scared me.

Thank you.

Tell your daughter to treat her mom well.

Seongsu Vocational High School.

Hong Hwa is my son.

I'm living with my son.

(Olim Telecom)

(The Woman from Yanbian)

(So Min Soup and Rice)

Can I spend this Christmas...

with a beautiful lady from Yanbian?

Dad.

Wait, the show is at 6 p.m. It's coming up soon.

Come and have a hearty soup before you go.

I can't, I have rehearsal, I have to go.

I guess there's nothing I can do.

I was going to host an actor for a meal after a long time...

and get a signature to display at the restaurant.

Well then,

Break a leg, superstar.

Stop it.

- Bye. - All right.

Dad, you don't have to come if you're busy.

Hey.

You can just ask your mom and dad to come to your show.

See you later, sweetie.

- You got this! - I got this!

I'm off now.

For the stabbing scene,

should we adjust the timing again?

The director is looking for you, like, right now.

Is something going on?

Not really.

Then why's he freaking out again?

Hye Dam, you know what they say?

Even a nobleman's servant won't work...

if they won't get paid.

Lee Seung Tae is always like that, nothing new.

Really now?

Look over there, buddy.

Yes, ma'am.

Let me know what you'd like to eat, I'll bring it right to you.

She's collecting what she's owed, running errands for Lee Seung Tae's wife.

And look over there.

His situation is a bit better.

At least, he landed a small role...

in the crime film the director's making.

But guess what?

No pay whatsoever.

Everyone's scrambling to get even a bit of the money he swindled.

I'm also collecting the money he owes me.

What?

I stole the bag today.

I'm going to sell everything in the bag.

What?

I wondered why you've been quiet these days.

What are you going to do? That's theft.

What do you mean? Isn't what he did to us the same thing?

So Min.

Where's Ha So Min?

Where's this bitch?

Maybe she's rehearsing?

What's the matter?

I told that crazy bitch

to pick up something, and she stashed them somewhere.

You're finished today.

Come back safely before the show.

No, what did I do wrong?

You should debut first.

Just thinking about you two going at it, my head is shaking.

Grab it.

Then today,

- it's a solid magnitude eight. - Come on, So Min.

Don't push me. Why do I have to go?

- Get out. - I'm not going.

- Gyu Jong. - Yes, sir.

Do you know why this tiny thing can be useful?

I don't know, sir.

It shows people at their lowest.

This tiny powder can make the clever idiot,

and good people turn into scum,

right into criminals.

Jeez.

I can't stay away from Korea because I miss this smell.

The 6 p.m. show is starting now.

Let me check your tickets on this side.

Hello?

When are you coming? The show's starting now.

Why are you being so annoying?

Come on.

Who cares about the bouquet? It's the show that matters.

It would've been great if you bought it ahead of time.

Hello?

Once the show starts, you can’t get in.

So you need to hurry.

What are you saying?

It keeps acting up.

Let's see. Let's go.

(Price $70)

(Price $60)

Are you looking for any particular flowers?

I'm just looking for something for my daughter.

Is it for her birthday?

No, it's not.

Let me pick something for you.

What's the occasion?

My daughter's performing in a play.

She's playing the lead.

Your daughter's an actress?

If she takes after you, no wonder she's got the lead role.

My goodness.

Wow.

Are these camilias?

So beautiful.

They're very popular in winter.

Want me to make this into a bouquet?

Yes, one please.

(Police checkpoint)

You idiot, can't you drive better?

- Well, sir. - What?

There’s a police checkpoint ahead.

What?

Damn it.

What are you doing? Hit the gas.

Cops are everywhere.

Shit, then get out.

Sorry?

Go distract them. Move aside.

What about me?

Come over here.

You idiot, are you counting on me to save you?

I said get out!

Stop the car.

Stand the car now!

Damn it.

Stupid bastards.

Doors close in one minute.

The show is starting. Hurry and take your seats.

She's unbelievable.

I'm running late.

Hello?

Why's this acting up again?

I'm already late.

It's okay.

I'm right here.

Chang Ok, you got citizenship thanks to me,

have a baby,

stay fed,

and even have a house.

But...

what's with all the complaints?

I give you money regularly, yet you still act like a bitch!

Bitch?

I'm late.

My goodness.

What the heck? This is unbelievable.

What's wrong with this?

Did I ever have something like that to begin with?

A house,

family,

and country.

When did I ever have any of that?

What?

Let's see if that's true.

You psycho jerk!

That bastard, this thing is pricey.

What the hell? I have no time for this.

Hey.

Damn it.

I've got bad luck all over me.

Damn it.

Damn it.

That scared the hell out of me!

My daughter...

got her first lead role.

I...

I have to go.

I have to be there.

Crap.

What kind of bullshit is that? What does that have to do with me?

Please.

Hold on.

Lady.

Your voice is quite convincing.

Right?

Awesome!

Perfect acting!

Damn, she's heavy.

Lady, get some rest.

(The Woman from Yanbian)

Ta-da.

What?

I'm officially a dad of an actress now.

I’m the dad with the most gorgeous daughter.

- I'm embarrassed. Stop it. - Why?

I came with your mom,

but in the middle...

Hang on. Let me call her.

How far has she gone?

Why isn't she picking up?

Answer the phone.

Never mind.

I'm telling you. She went to buy some flowers.

She may sound cold,

but she's been dying to see you on stage.

She always talks about you to customers at our shop.

She just can't stop talking about you,

so I have to stop her all the time.

Dad.

What?

Don't try so hard.

No, it's not that. It's true.

You aren't going? I'm hungry.

Wait.

Mom will be here soon. Let's just wait a bit.

- If you don't want to, I'll just go. - Wait.

Seriously.

Take care of the car and go fetch Gyu Jong.

If the cops catch him, it's going to be a headache.

Yes, sir.

I almost forgot.

Lady, it's time to wake up.

Wake up.

(Emergency call 112)

(No service in this area)

Hey.

All clear.

Look here.

Press it three times quickly.

- Here, three times. - Three times.

1, 2, 3.

(SOS message will be sent shortly)

There we go.

- Let's see. - That worked.

See, the SOS alert gets sent to me.

That's amazing.

Keep this in mind...

and in an emergency, press it quickly three times.

Okay.

(SOS message will be sent to Honey shortly)

(No service in this area)

(Missing Person - Kim Mi Yang)

(So Min Soup and Rice, Lease available)

Excuse me.

- No, thanks. - Please take a look at this.

Could you please take a look at this?

- No, thanks. - Excuse me.

Can you take a look at this?

Hello?

Hello?

Go ahead, sir.

I saw the person you're looking for.

You saw my wife? Where?

It'd be no fun if I just told you for free.

Come to where I am.

Yes, sir. I'll be right there. Where is that?

Where...

Give it here.

Hello?

Why would you just hang up like that? They might have really seen her.

It's already been a week since she disappeared.

Yet...

why do you keep falling for it?

This one might actually be real.

Don't just believe it unless you actually hear Mom's voice.

Are there any flyers left?

Why? What's going on?

I'm sorry.

- Hye Dam. - Yes?

Can you take him home?

I'll finish up here.

Okay.

Let's go.

(Looking for missing family - Kim Mi Yang)

(Statement - Ha So Min)

She was last seen at the flower shop, right?

We checked the cars parked nearby,

but the dashcams were off.

What about location tracking?

Ms. Kim Mi Yang is listed as a runaway,

so there's no legal ground to track her.

For me...

For her daughter, she bought flowers.

And yet she's considered a runaway?

That's what the law says.

That's the law.

This kind of case is quite tricky from our side.

Park Jeong Hun.

I told you to stay out of trouble, and you did it anyway?

This time, you used a DUI checkpoint as an excuse to head to the scene?

You crazy idiot!

Sir.

I swear I genuinely went out to help.

How was I supposed to know...

the ringleader would pop up...

out of nowhere?

You think I don’t know you?

The commissioner’s going ballistic about this.

I told you not to poke the hornet’s nest.

Detective.

Are you out on duty?

I'm looking into traffic accident records around Seongnae-dong.

I'm totally getting chewed out.

Take care.

- Hello? - Yes.

Are you listening to me? Where are you now?

I'm on my way.

Are you kidding me?

I'm not looking for some lost item.

My mom is missing.

How am I supposed to wait?

We're doing everything we can for now.

Everything?

Please calm down.

Ha So Min?

(Women and Juvenile Affairs Unit)

With the New Year here, the big ski resorts...

were packed with family visitors.

(My wife)

Honey?

Honey, I'm scared.

What's wrong? Where are you?

I’ve been hit by a hit-and-run.

Calm down and tell me exactly what happened.

Hit-and-run?

I'm the hit-and-run driver.

I'm sorry about that.

I ran over your wife with my car.

Where are you?

Is she hurt badly?

I'll be right there. Where is she?

Here? It's a bit far.

Seeing someone dying...

made me feel terrible.

But I don't want to spend my money to take her to the hospital.

Why?

Because there was nobody around.

I could've just gone on my way.

Sir.

Let's cut to the chase.

I'll bring your wife back.

How much will you pay me?

Are you sure...

Are you sure she's my wife?

You can talk to her.

Honey.

Honey.

Honey.

Where exactly did you get hurt?

How did that happen?

I was buying flowers near Seongnae intersection.

Mi Yang.

Right, just to be safe,

what happens if you call the police?

Please, sir.

I swear

I will never call the police, not ever. Please...

just let my wife...

come home alive. I beg you, sir.

Okay, now we're talking.

So what's your offer?

We haven't seen each other since college, right?

I still remember when we were training at the Police Academy,

you were the best at the fitness test among the freshmen.

When you suddenly dropped out,

I was disappointed.

Looks like you did become a cop.

Yeah.

Right, anyway,

did something happen to your family?

My mom disappeared.

She disappeared?

When?

A week ago, near Seongnae Industrial Complex Intersection.

Seongnae Industrial Complex Intersection?

Seongnae Industrial Complex.

When exactly was that?

Around 6 p.m., she was caught on the security camera...

leaving a flower shop.

A flower shop.

Yes, hello?

Yes, sir.

Yes, I'm almost there.

Right now? I'm out front of Saebit Bank.

Why isn't it coming down?

Yes, I'll come up right now.

(My wife)

Hold on, I'm almost there.s

Give me a moment.

Hold on!

Move as fast as you can...

and get the OTP card first.

If the money isn't in by 4:10 p.m. like we agreed,

we'll take care of your wife.

Yes, understood.

If you set the OTP limit to the max,

you can send up to $100,000 per transaction and $500,000 a day.

You haven’t made any big transactions recently.

Why do you want to raise the limit?

For my wife.

For my wife's surgery.

Have you ever gotten a call from someone pretending to be the prosecutor’s office,

the police, or the Financial Supervisory Service?

No, I haven't.

Did anyone ask you to withdraw money?

No, it's nothing like that.

I'm allowed to take out my own money! I haven't done anything wrong.

Why are you holding up when I’ve got no time?

I’m in a rush, please process this quickly.

Please, I'm begging you.

(Saebit Bank)

($50,000 sent)

(Enter OTP code)

Hello?

Yes, I just sent it.

What do I do next?

Wait at home until I call you back.

Wait a second.

What if you don't call me?

What if my wife just disappears?

Please promise me.

Promise me you'll bring her back safe.

Okay, I'll call you at 6 p.m. sharp. Be ready to come out.

Hello?

(Missing Person)

This lady bought the flower that day.

Was it...

this one?

That's right, camellia leaves.

She really loved this flower.

You still haven't found her yet, right?

The car I was chasing...

passed the crash site...

and the time your mom walked there...

from the flower shop...

pretty much line up.

Then...

There’s still nothing certain yet.

(My wife)

Hello?

Honey.

Honey.

Are you almost here?

I'll come pick you up. Where are you?

No, I can't get out of here.

Forever.

What?

I had no idea you were this loaded.

This gentleman will put it to good use.

(Mom)

Looks like they switched the caller ID using a manipulator device.

Tell your dad if you get him on the line.

Tell him never to pick up calls coming from your mom's number.

Let's hurry home first.

I wanted to hear our daughter's voice one last time.

I guess I can't.

Who are you?

Me.

It's me, honey.

This deep-voice thing is pretty impressive.

Things are sure getting easier these days.

You fraud.

Where's my wife?

Beats me. Where would she be by now?

You bastard!

I'll have you thrown in jail, you bastard!

I think you're the one who's going to hear that now.

From now on,

a flood of lawsuits is coming your way.

(Ha Hyun Jin's transaction history)

(Saebit Bank account activity)

What is this?

(Saebit Bank account activity)

And this is...

a little gift from me...

as thanks for spending such a huge amount of money.

(Mr. Ha Hyun Jin, your loan application has been successfully submitted.)

($50,000, 20.9 percent interest rate)

This has been Team Leader Park Min Su...

from Daehwan Loan Services.

(Mr. Ha Hyun Jin, your loan application has been approved.)

($50,000, 20.9 interest rate)

(My wife)

No.

No.

Dad!

Dad!

What are you doing?

So Min, I'm sorry.

I was so stupid.

No, Dad. Hold on.

Dad.

I love you, sweetheart.

Forgive me.

I'm sorry.

Dad.

Someone fell.

Call 911 now.

- Call 911. - Hello?

Someone just fell.

Please come fast.

(No Mercy)

We're from the Seongan Police Agency, voice phishing crime unit.

No, wait a minute.

They say you have connections with a crime syndicate.

Every time I see her, she's got the same outfit on.

Who are you?

Why are you pretending to be my mom?

Based on your dad's phone records,

we've confirmed that your mom's missing is...

linked with the Ilseong clan.

What can I help you?

How...

Who are you?

I told you already...

that your mom's always by your side.

I borrowed your mom.

I'm going to kill you.

Where are they going?

It's orders from higher-ups.

Looks like they want to cover this up as quietly as possible.

Who do I have to go through to reach the ringleader?

Where's my mom?

Tell me where my mom is!