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(People, organizations, institutions, religions and settings are fictitious.)

(Child actors filmed in safe environments. Animal welfare guidelines were followed.)

(For dramatic purposes, this episode contains provocative scenes and settings.)

Mom.

Yes?

Why is my name Ah Hyun?

Because I decided it would be.

Then,

what does my name mean?

"Ah" as in me, and "Hyun" as in to shine.

So I shine?

No.

It means a child who will make me shine.

Why did you come here?

You should've died back then.

How are you still alive?

Was I supposed to die?

Why should you be alive?

How could a mom...

How could a person do something like this!

A mom?

What's a mom?

You useless girl.

(The Defects Episode 5. Useful Child)

A petition opposing the revision of the Bioethics Act,

also known as the Children Shopping Law,

has gained support from over 500,000 people.

Even in the political sphere, the opposition...

mainly from minority parties is staging protests.

What exactly is this Children Shopping Law?

The controversial Children Shopping Law claims...

to promote scientific progress.

But in reality, it subtly changes language...

to ultimately legalize the trade of eggs and sperms...

and permits the manipulation...

of fetuses' gender and genes.

It can't simply be dismissed as a bad law.

There's a study saying if the law passes,

it could become a breakthrough solution...

to Korea's plummeting birthrate crisis.

Which study are you referring to?

Right now, Korea is a country where even the president is part of the DINK group...

with a fertility rate below 0.6.

It's a country on the verge of extinction.

In such a crisis, this Children...

Yes. I knew he would talk about us.

Are you sure it's okay for you to drink?

I'd prefer if you didn't drink until the sperm collection.

This much is fine.

No, it's not.

By the way, when should I start wearing a belly pad?

If I want to look pregnant,

I should gain some weight too, right?

The future mom is drinking?

I'm not the one getting pregnant anyway.

The girl who will get pregnant.

Is she really Kim Se Hee's biological daughter?

Yes, I confirmed it.

I heard she's smart. She's a genius.

She's pretty too, just like her mom.

Even if she's blinded by ambition,

how can she offer up her own daughter?

That little girl.

Honey.

Let me quote her exactly.

Ma'am,

do you know how old Mary was when she gave birth to Jesus?

They say she was 14.

Isn't this all part of God's wondrous plan?

Merciful Father,

please have compassion on us.

Alright, fine.

But honey,

I should still meet her at least once, right?

That girl.

Just hang in there. You're not in danger, I swear.

I'm sorry, Ah Hyun.

Just hold on. Nothing will happen.

So Mi, can you take the tape off?

You're right.

I'm sorry.

What are you doing? Who are you people?

Si Woo, what happened to you?

Ah Hyun, I'll explain everything. Well...

Ah Hyun, actually...

Please help us.

Our friend is trapped in there.

What?

Your mom is trying to kill our friend.

No way.

There must be some misunderstanding. My mom would never...

do that. No way.

Our friend Ah Hyun is in danger.

So please help us.

We're going to trade you for Ah Hyun.

Ah Hyun?

Who is she?

I want to meet Ah Hyun in person.

You know,

Ah Hyun this time is incredibly useful.

Mom.

Don't come any closer.

I said don't come closer!

What do you think you're doing?

Let Ah Hyun go first.

Mom.

I said don't come near me!

Mom.

I want to meet Ah Hyun in person.

Let her go.

- Ah Hyun. - Ah Hyun.

Ah Hyun, are you okay?

You're hurt.

Ah Hyun.

Hurry!

Let's go.

Are you alright? Are you hurt anywhere?

Mom.

Yes, Ah Hyun.

My baby, you're okay.

Ah Hyun.

Take her away.

Yes, ma'am.

Ah Hyun, are you okay?

Ah Hyun, please wake up.

Ah Hyun, are you okay?

Seok Su, drive faster!

- Drive faster. - Ah Hyun.

Did you hear her calling me "mom" earlier?

What's a mom, really?

This is so disgusting.

I'll track down the discarded items and eliminate them immediately.

No, leave them be.

On second thought, they might still be useful.

Don't they look like they're searching for their parents?

She must've been really scared.

At least she's not hurt.

It would've been a problem if she'd gotten a wound.

I need to show her to that woman tomorrow.

If she gets pregnant, don't let her go out.

Understood.

Well, if a 14-year-old is pregnant,

she won't be able to show herself anyway.

If you ever need any help,

contact me.

- Carry her on your back. - Can you get on my back?

Ah Hyun, climb on.

The bleeding won't stop.

I'll take that.

By the way, that woman earlier.

Don't you think she might be Ah Hyun's mom?

No way.

It was Ah Hyun.

The person who was in front of Ah Hyun.

Give love to your children.

Show them looks full of deep love.

Children who receive love...

- You're watching this again? - give back twice as much.

I love you, my girl.

I love you too, Mom.

Then the woman she always watched on TV was...

But why would Ah Hyun...

- Ah Hyun. - Ah Hyun.

- Ah Hyun. - Ah Hyun.

- Let's take her to the hospital. - No, we can't.

Then what do we do? We need to save her!

Let's go now.

Dr. Park.

Let's call Dr. Park.

The doctor Tae Sik used to call.

Yes, let's call Dr. Park.

- There's no point. - What do you mean?

He won't come unless there's money.

We have to try. We need to save her.

He's a doctor. He must have some conscience.

Whatever. I'll do what I can.

I'll go even if I have to go alone.

Come on!

Let's just think it through a little more.

Whatever. I'll go even if I have to go alone.

(Nobmeori Sashimi Restaurant)

Welcome.

(Choi Hyung Seok, Korean National Police)

You know these kids, don't you?

I'm not sure what you're talking about.

Woo Tae Sik.

I'm looking for Woo Tae Sik.

Sorry, I don't know him.

I know Woo Tae Sik was the guardian of these children.

Shouldn't at least one adult exist...

to help those kids?

Is there any way...

to contact them?

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seriously? You can hold your breath for longer.

Ten.

Nine.

Eight.

Seven.

I said don't come out!

Useless girl.

Ah Hyun's entire body is burning.

I don't think she can endure longer.

Guys.

Let's call Dr. Park.

Ju An, let's go to church.

We need to bring the money with us.

Ju An.

Is that…

really the only way?

You coward.

What?

I said you're a coward.

- Are you done talking? - No.

I'm not even done yet.

If something happens to Ah Hyun while you're hesitating right now,

are you going to take responsibility?

So Mi.

I'm more scared about Ah Hyun getting worse.

But you're...

You, damn it.

You know nothing, so keep your mouth shut.

Don't talk carelessly about someone else's pain.

You don't even know how much pain I was in.

Yes, I do.

You beg and scream every night.

You didn't know that, did you?

We all know.

What?

"Lord, sorry."

"Jesus, please save me. It's my fault."

"Father!"

You do this every night. How could we not know?

Are you...

just going to keep running away because you're scared?

Are you only going to keep avoiding it?

If you cover it up and don't look, does it go away?

You have to overcome it now.

You need to face it.

Also,

you're not alone anymore.

You were alone back then.

But now we're together.

So let's go together. All of us.

You're already awake?

Sit down.

Enjoy your meal, honey.

Thanks.

You were scared yesterday, weren't you?

Starting today, I'll have a bodyguard for you.

Don't worry too much.

When you're working, things just don't go well at times.

I think those kids yesterday misunderstood something about me.

Okay.

Eat.

Then take your time getting ready.

There's somewhere we need to go together.

Where?

You'll see.

Right. You're quitting school.

Let's prepare for studying abroad.

You'll go around next year.

Gunshot wound to the shoulder. Female in her twenties. Blood type O.

Location?

Yeommi-dong Industrial Complex.

Five thousand dollars.

I'll pay right after the surgery.

Please come now.

Let's go.

Thank you. I'll see you in the chapel.

Hello, Reporter.

Yes, thank you.

Deaconess.

How's your health these days?

It's good. Please give us another good message today.

I will. Go on upstairs.

Pastor.

My Ji Hoon got into Seoul National University this year.

Congratulations.

- It's all thanks to you two. - I see.

I also gave a generous offering of thanks.

Hey, Ju An.

What are you doing? Let's go.

Our Lord...

grieves deeply...

when we sin because of wealth.

He sheds tears, everyone.

God tells us...

to store our treasures in heaven.

The place closest to God,

the place connected to Him,

is right here where our beloved congregation is.

It is the church.

Amen.

Now let us entrust our treasures to God...

and offer a prayer of thanks...

to the Lord who has blessed us...

with the blood of Christ...

for the sake of foolish mankind.

- Let us pray. - You're watching closely, right?

Our Father in heaven,

let us now join in praise...

(2nd Memorial Service for the late Joo Eun Gyeol)

Hey.

What did you pray for?

Me?

Well...

I always pray...

that I can become closer to you.

(2nd Memorial Service for the late Joo Eun Gyeol)

I want to get closer to you too.

Let us pray.

It's open.

Gracious and loving Heavenly Father...

Ju An, what are you doing?

Let's go already. Snap out of it.

Hey!

He said to store up our treasures.

What's wrong with him?

Possessions and greed...

Ju An.

Are you okay?

Ju An, you.

What's wrong with you?

Why are you acting like this all of a sudden?

Let us pray.

Gracious and loving Heavenly Father,

we thank You...

for allowing us to worship You again today.

Fire.

Pastor, there's a fire!

Fire? What do you mean, fire?

What fire?

Just a moment, please.

Fire extinguisher.

- Why is there a fire? - Goodness.

Who did this? The money!

Bring a fire extinguisher, quick!

A fire extinguisher! Goodness.

What kind of bastard did this...

to the treasure chest?

Why?

You're glowing.

Ah Hyun.

You'll become a useful daughter, right?

Yes, of course.

I really need you right now.

You can help me, right?

You can do that, right?

Of course, Mom.

Good. Thank you.

You've arrived.

Nice to meet you, Ah Hyun.

My Mary.

Come on in.

Madam.

May I give it a try myself?

Of course.

She's still young, but she knows the tea ceremony?

Above all,

I believe in teaching proper manners.

You raised...

your girl so preciously, and you're willing to...

It's the Lord's will.

Amen.

Right.

I almost forgot the most important question.

About...

her physical condition.

It's possible, right?

I mean...

Her first period started around this time last year.

So you don't need to worry.

Of course.

Right?

Sister,

may I speak with Ah Hyun privately?

Yes.

Ah Hyun.

If you're not comfortable,

I can still walk away right now.

No.

This is what I want.

Really?

Are you sure?

I've felt so guilty,

worried you might not want this.

Aren't you scared?

Aren't you afraid?

Because this is what Mom wants.

And of course,

what Mom wants is what I want too.

I want to be a daughter who's useful to my mom.

My goodness.

I wish...

I could soon have a daughter...

just like you.

You soon will.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

She seems to have passed the critical stage for now.

But she lost too much blood.

I see Tae Sik is not here.

But there's one more mouth to feed.

Is Ah Hyun going to be okay?

We'll have to watch.

Are you guys hurt anywhere?

And you?

If you're done, please leave.

And don't talk about us anywhere.

That's what I want too.

Who are you kids?

ICSI is complete. I'll begin incubation.

Congratulations, Director Kim.

Honestly, I don't expect much.

What's so special about the president's genes anyway?

I'm doing this to ease my mind.

By doing this,

I feel like one day a perfect child might appear.

Good work, everyone.

As of 3 p.m. today,

the revised Bioethics Act, also known...

as the Children Shopping Law passed the National Assembly's Judiciary Committee.

It's expected to be pushed through...

in the main session as well, led by the ruling party?

Yes, that's correct. The opposition has announced...

they'll use all means available,

including a filibuster, to block it.

So clashes in the main session...

seem inevitable.

What happens if it passes in the main session?

Will it really become legal to buy and sell children?

Yes, that's right.

That's exactly what religious groups, civic organizations,

and the opposition parties are worried about.

They say the stated goal of advancing biotech research is...

just an excuse.

What is this place?

You'll see.

Let's go.

Goodness.

You're telling me those kids did this?

Yes.

They're not kids. They're reckless bastards.

Congratulations on passing the Legislation and Judiciary Committee.

You're here.

It's not me you should congratulate, it's you, Director Kim.

The main session will pass too, so don't worry.

It's just that it's the first time, so there's noise.

They call it unethical and whatnot.

But inferior beings are weeded out,

and the superior survive. That's nature's law.

I don't get what's wrong with following nature.

Amen.

It's a mess here.

Fortunately,

we're moving the important ones to a new lab.

I asked you here today to show you something, Assemblyman Kwon.

These are fertilized embryos.

There's only...

one usable one here.

See it? It's clearly different from the rest.

Then what about the remaining embryos?

Discarded items.

Christian doctrine says each embryo has...

a soul.

That it's life given by God.

So some people protest artificial insemination...

with signs and chanting...

making a huge fuss.

When the world changes, people's thinking changes too.

But if you wait for people's thinking to change and then try to change the world,

it's too late.

Exactly.

Let's consider it a great contribution...

to building a new world.

What?

You thought I was just a money-obsessed lunatic,

but now you think I'm just plain crazy?

This one.

It was refunded after a heart condition gene was discovered late.

This one was refunded after the parents got divorced.

This one's fatal.

It turned out it had the ADHD gene.

That's why I say...

we were just supposed to extract the good genes...

and edit them.

That way we wouldn't get discarded items like this. Clean and simple, right?

That's why I'm going to do just that.

See? I'm a crazy bitch.

The world has always been changed by crazy bitches.

They say you need guts to survive in Yeouido,

but maybe that's outdated too.

How's someone that weak...

going to do anything big?

Why did you want to meet separately?

Actually, it took me a very long time...

to bring the president and first lady...

into our congregation.

Time and effort, of course.

I put a lot into this with sincere devotion.

I was told the operating funds were sufficient.

Amen, of course.

You've generously offered so many salvation offerings.

Once the law passes,

you'll be busy preparing for full-scale commercialization of Children Shopping.

If you entrust me with the license...

for the trading platform you mentioned...

Trading platform?

Yes.

The sperm and egg exchange.

Later, we could even build an adoption center...

that manages everything...

from adoption to cancellation in one stop.

Pastor.

That's truly a great idea.

It really is a great idea.

I'll give you the license.

Amen. Thank you, Lord.

Ah Hyun.

Are you okay?

Guys.

I'll help you.

What happened?

- Who did this? - Dr. Park came.

What?

Where did you get the money?

Ju An and I are good at cracking safes.

Why did you take such a risk to...

Ah Hyun.

Thank goodness you woke up.

Ah Hyun.

This.

Show me.

Here.

I'm Detective Choi Hyeong Seok, from Bucheon Police Station.

Please contact me.

He kept calling while you were unconscious.

Why are you out here?

Ah Hyun.

I thought that if I saw that man again,

I'd stand tall...

and get my revenge.

But when I saw him, I couldn't.

I was so scared.

Those...

Those eyes were terrifying.

Honestly, I think I liked it better when we were just hiding together.

Eating good food with Tae Sik,

and playing games together.

I liked that life more.

Me too.

I was scared.

But Ju An,

when I think about us having to live in hiding forever like this,

that scares me more.

Why do we have to run?

We didn't do anything wrong.

Now we have to stop avoiding and face it head-on.

Me too,

and you guys as well.

I won't let you keep hiding like this anymore.

Let's live like normal people.

Let's start over that way.

Let's do it.

Hello.

Is it done?

(Yoon Ji Seok)

Let's go.

Can you see?

Yes.

(Offering Box)

With that fire last time and everything,

I found a really famous fortune teller.

They're apparently super legit. Should we get a shaman ritual?

A shaman ritual? Are you out of your mind?

I'm a pastor.

But everyone does it.

Deaconess Yoo In Joon, 5,000 dollars.

As expected.

Her business must be booming.

Deacon Um Soon Ja, 1,000 dollars.

But I heard her business is booming. One thousand is too little.

Exactly.

Brother Kim Chun Bae, 50 dollars?

What the.

Seriously?

But he's a landlord. Is this a joke or what?

He must be crazy.

This is ridiculous.

Yoon Ji Seok?

No way.

"Eun Gyeol died because of you?"

This crazy bastard.

That bastard Yoon Ji Seok.

That bastard Yoon Ji Seok!

(Great Flower Bodhisattva, I shall curse them.)

Go away!

What? Why?

What's someone who serves a great god doing here?

There's no such thing as a big or small god.

You just believe in the one you need at the time, that's all.

So, can you see where it is?

That guy?

That's him.

(Offering Box)

You bastards!

You nasty little things! It's your son!

Yes, he's our son.

No, he was our son.

He needs to die. Quickly.

Unbelievable.

Heartless, soulless things.

Should I give you a curse talisman?

Or do a ritual that blows away lives?

Anything, just do it now.

You.

If you want it to work,

place it under the cross at your church.

The talisman only works if it suppresses the great god.

I see. Okay.

Thank you.

Amen.

Thank you.

Good job.

Those idiots were happy to get the talisman.

But seriously, what religion are they even in?

Money, obviously.

Let's go.

Gracious and loving Heavenly Father,

on this death anniversary today,

we remember Eun Gyeol,

and we earnestly pray that his soul may rest...

in peace with You, Lord.

We pray all this...

in Jesus Christ's name.

Amen.

Amen.

Eun Gyeol was best friends...

with our missing Ji Seok.

We gather here every year...

on this day to pray...

hoping for Ji Seok to come to us.

That is why we do this every year.

I wonder if Eun Gyeol knows...

where our Ji Seok is.

Ji Seok.

We'll find him, ma'am.

He's doing fine somewhere, I'm sure.

Thank you, Deaconess.

I found him.

I found Yoon Ji Seok.

How dare you, you insolent brats!

Didn't you beg me to find your son, Yoon Ji Seok?

Let's talk outside.

How dare you lay hands on the divine body!

I'm sorry, Spirit.

- I'm so sorry, Spirit. - Ma'am.

You disrespectful little brat, you rotten bastard!

Hold on.

You hid the talisman under the cross, right?

Talisman, Pastor?

It's not true, Deaconess! It's a misunderstanding.

That's not true. I'm a pastor. There's no talisman.

- Are you sure? - What is this?

- That's not true. - There's something here.

No, it's...

What is this?

It's a talisman.

Ji Seok.

I told you I found your son, Yoon Ji Seok!

Ji Seok!

Why would you stick this talisman...

right here?

I mean...

Your son, Ji Seok.

He's here.

Ji Seok?

He's alive?

That bastard.

Hallelujah.

Beloved congregation,

God has worked a miracle.

God has performed a miracle.

- Hallelujah! - Hallelujah!

Through your fervent prayers,

God has answered us.

Hallelujah.

He has returned our beloved Ji Seok.

Hallelujah.

Father, thank You.

He has shown us a miracle.

Thank You, Father.

Ji Seok.

Ji Seok.

You're back, my Ji Seok.

You bastard, how dare you come here!

Pastor!

Pastor!

You filthy bastard.

Stop!

You're the filthy one.

You money-grubbing, filthy piece of trash.

Yes, I only care about money. So what?

You're obsessed with men, you crazy bastard.

What about you?

You beast-like bastard!

You insane bastard.

If you want to stand before the Lord with your head held high,

seek forgiveness and repent.

That's the only answer for you.

You disgusting freak!

Eun Gyeol.

Do you love Ji Seok?

Do you?

Ji Seok is...

going to become a pastor...

and inherit this church.

Okay?

A pastor who once loved a man.

Yes.

Maybe by then,

the world might understand.

But God...

will never approve.

Eun Gyeol.

Do you want Ji Seok to be happy?

Do you?

Do you truly love him?

Yes.

Then disappear.

Isn't that the love Jesus taught us?

Like His blood that saved sinners...

when He was nailed to the cross for them.

Dear Ji Seok,

I hope the love I had for you...

becomes only friendship.

(Joo Eun Gyeol)

I hope you won't grieve too much...

when you see the choice I made, Ji Seok.

Every choice I made was...

because I wanted you to be happy.

I thought...

when you two saw my face,

you'd show a hint of guilt even if it's for just a moment.

But the first thing out of your mouth was...

"You filthy bastard."

How could you?

You filthy bastard.

You're not even human.

You said I killed Eun Gyeol?

No. You killed him, you crazy bastard.

If you hadn't been with him,

he wouldn't have died.

You know that? You lunatic.

Shut the fuck up!

Hey, what are you doing?

Put that down! What are you thinking, you maniac?

Ju An.

That's enough. Stop it, okay?

Let go.

I said let go.

What are you going to do with that hammer?

Put that down!

Ask, and it will be given to you.

Seek, and you shall find.

A soul wounded by sin...

shall be punished.

Ju An.

Die.

Ji Seok, no.

Ji Seok, I'll give you money.

I'll give you all the money.

I'll give you all of it.

You know...

you need money to do what you want to do.

And you know I only care about money.

The safe.

The safe is right there!

You know you need my fingerprint to open it.

I'll open it for you.

I'll open it for you, you bastard.

So please, spare me, Ji Seok.

Don't kill me, Ji Seok.

Please don't.

Don't kill me.

(Use it for the children.)

What's with you people?

You're real fucking quick.

Everything's already gone,

and now you show up?

What's this?

Pastor, can you talk right now?

Yes, Director Kim.

About that business license you mentioned.

I've thought about it,

and I don't think I can give it to you after all, Pastor.

What?

Then how am I supposed to make a living?

How can anyone survive on dreams alone? I need income!

You crazy bitch!

So loud.

Start with yourself first.

Before being a mother,

you were someone who desperately wanted to be loved.

So, shall we give it a try together?

I love you.

I love you.

I love myself.

I love you.

(Special thanks to actors Yoo Seung Mok, Hwang Seog Jeong, and Sung Hoon)

(The Defects)

As of now, this is being classified as a serial murder case.

We should just kill them.

If they die, they can't catch them.

A blessed day has dawned.

I'll make you believe.

Why is Sung Woo there?

He said he wants to find his son and kill him.

We should help.

What, do you want me to beg or something?

If you keep dropping honorifics, I'll bring Kwon Sung Woo back.

But the one who should be scared now...

isn't us. It's them.

They're gathering some Korean-Chinese thugs.

Would you kill someone if I asked?

(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)