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FIFTIES PROFESSIONALS

Hey, Bulgae.

Make your choice.

Either you fight us, or

you join us and fight them.

This is a team-up I never would've imagined.

Gang Beom-ryong's strength.

President Jeong's skill.

And

Bulgae's

brains?

Whatever the case, that combination seems unbeatable.

With the three of them

they can beat anyone.

Out of breath?

Struggling with something like this? Looks like you've gotten pretty rusty.

Kicking dirt around like a coward. You son of a bitch...

In any case, I finished first.

Come on, he lies every time he opens his mouth.

I was clearly the fastest!

What are you talking about? I finished first and was waiting here, you punk.

What?

Give me a break.

Hey, Gong-bok, you saw it all. Who was the fastest?

What are you doing over there?

Or was I?

Did I see that wrong?

FIFTIES PROFESSIONALS

They look like a bunch of mercenaries.

Who do you work for?

As if I'd tell you.

Damn it.

Wait. Don't move!

Looks like it's him.

VIP CUSTOMER - HEAVEN CASINO

Did you secure The Package?

Why aren't you answering? The chairman is waiting.

The chairman, huh?

Who is this?

If you're going to hire mercenaries, you should at least recognize my voice.

The chairman of Heaven Casino... That's Chairman Do Hyeon-tae, right?

-Who is this? -Give Chairman Do this exact message.

That he's next,

so he should just wait quietly and not try anything funny.

KIM DAE-HO

Weren't they supposed to be pros?

-We'll find someone else. -No, no!

Are you crazy? Did you not just hear him?

He told you to give me a message.

He said to give it to Chairman Do Hyeon-tae of the Heaven Hotel. Right?

My cover's completely blown, and you want to hire more people?

Who knows what they'll do next?

What if they let it slip to Deputy Chief Han

that Do Hyeon-tae is after The Package?

How will you handle the fallout?

-We're sorry, sir. -Damn it.

Erase every trace of our conversations up to this point.

I have never seen or heard of this Knifeman. Got it?

Yes, sir.

Chairman!

Chairman! Chairman! Cha-Chairman. What in the world is going on, sir?

Hwang Hwa-san is the CEO of Heaven Capital?

Has that old geezer already shown up for work?

You knew about this?

How could this happen right after I had my nameplate made?

Right? You're not just going to stand by and let this happen, are you, sir? Right?

I call you "President," and you start thinking you're actually the boss.

-Sir? -Mr. Geum.

This isn't about your nameplate.

One wrong move and we could all end up dead.

Now, you listen to me very carefully.

If you want to live,

everything we've talked about, everything we've done, all of it!

Forget it all.

Go back to being my lackey,

and keep your head down.

Okay?

Sir, I...

Th-This is it?

That's right.

Found it.

This is The Package we've been looking for?

I'll have to check.

You can check The Package on your own. Give the guy to me.

Hand him over.

I already told you.

You'll get him when we're finished.

Let's go. We're out of time.

We have to take Han Gyeong-wook down.

Let's go.

Once we open this, there's no turning back.

If anyone wants to back out, speak now.

I won't hold it against you.

There he goes, posturing again. Huh? Back out? After we've come this far?

Isn't this our chance to take them all down?

-I'm ready. -Those losers could do anything to us.

Ugh, we're running out of time. Stop stalling and open it.

-I-It's... it's locked. -What, you thought it would be open?

Well, unlock it, then.

Look, mister, you obviously don't know what you're talking about.

If a file is encrypted, it's hard to open.

You have all this fancy gear and you can't even crack it?

-You're really something else, huh? -Hey, who said he can't crack it?

He may not look like much, but Gong-bok taught

himself how to hack into police CCTVs.

-Just wait. He'll crack this in a snap. -Wait for what?

Let me say this one more time.

If this is some kind of trick, you'll regret it.

What-- You bastard...

Takes one to know one, huh? You think we're like you?

What about me?

Don't play dumb. You drugged the chicken soup and stole my car.

-Is that my fault, or are you just idiots? -What? Idiots? Are you quite finished?

Hey, Jeong Ho-myeong, look at this shameless bastard.

How can we trust a guy like this and keep working with him?

What is this bullshit?

Everyone, shut up!

You're giving me a headache.

Is this really the time to be fighting? Do you want us all to die?

He won't shut up!

Ma Gong-bok, can you open this or not?

I'll have to see, but... it'll take some time.

Damn it. Something's not right.

The fact that this file is encrypted

means our location could be exposed when we access it.

Exposed? To who?

It's not safe here.

Grab all the gear. Let's move to a safe location.

NETWORK PENETRATION ANALYSIS COMPLETE. LOCATION OF STORAGE DEVICE-001 ACQUIRED

NETWORK ANALYSIS COMPLETE. STORAGE DEVICE-001 LOCATION ACQUIRED

Comrade Major!

We've picked up a signal from 001, sir.

A signal?

From where?

From a place called Yeongseon Island in South Korea.

Yeongseon Island...

Looks like it's time for a little trip down south.

Good evening, viewers, and welcome to Issue Prime.

Today in the polls for the Imcheon mayoral election,

we're joined by candidate Han Gyeong-wook, who has an overwhelming lead.

-Welcome, Candidate Han. -Hello.

I'm Han Gyeong-wook, candidate for Mayor of Imcheon.

Yes, your recent surge in the polls has been remarkable.

In fact, some are calling it a one-man race at this point.

But others argue that if it weren't for candidate Kim Seonjoong's withdrawal,

this current trend would have been unlikely.

What are your thoughts on that?

I respect Candidate Kim's decision. However,

my approval rating is not thanks to my opponent's absence,

but a number that reflects the expectations for my platform.

When you say platform, I assume you mean your campaign pledge

to develop the Yeongseon Island tourism complex.

I'm curious about the reasoning behind that pledge.

The goal of the Yeongseon Island development

isn't to build a flashy tourist attraction.

It's to get Imcheon's stagnant economy moving again

and improve the lives of Imcheon Citizens.

Higher incomes for Imcheon Citizens and job creation--

Those are the two cornerstones of my pledge.

But there's criticism that this development

will ultimately displace the original residents.

That's another concern we've heard. Do you have a plan to address this?

Like I said,

the most important thing is the lives of our citizens.

I would be the first to oppose any development that drives out our citizens.

I will create institutional mechanisms so that the profits from the development

are guaranteed to go back to the citizens of Yeongseon Island.

In four days, Candidate Han Gyeong-wook will be on Yeongseon Island--

That's our Assemblyman Han. Huh? You're quite the smooth talker, aren't you?

You flatter me.

The election's in the bag now.

The project. How's that project coming along?

It's proceeding smoothly.

Now that the election tide has turned, the Mayor of Imcheon has changed his tune.

The redevelopment permit that he was dragging his feet on,

was approved a little while ago.

The rest of the process is just a formality.

Most of the land in the redevelopment zone

has been secured by Heaven Capital. As for the residents holding out,

once the demolition begins in earnest, they won't have a choice.

Bulldozing them out won't be easy, you know.

No matter where you go, you always find people like cockroaches.

No matter how many times you get rid of people like that,

they just keep crawling back out.

Once I'm elected mayor, the investors will come flocking,

and there's no time to delay.

Whether with poison or by crushing them, we have to exterminate them quickly.

We'll start clearing out Section A now. If I win this election,

sections B and C will automatically pick up speed, too.

Wow, you really get things done, Assemblyman Han. Huh?

Just make sure this election

goes off without a hitch.

After that, I'll be sure to roll out the red carpet

for Assemblyman Han's career path.

Thank you.

Sir, just a moment.

Is it urgent?

Yes.

Go on.

I'll just relax and have some tea here. All right?

-Excuse me for a moment. -Of course, of course.

What is it?

We heard from Ri Chol-jin.

What?

He said they've detected a signal on Yeongseon Island

trying to decrypt The Package.

Jeong Ho-myeong...

He wasn't bluffing?

-What about Ri Chol-jin? -He's on his way now.

Perfect.

Contact our people on Yeongseon Island.

Tell all of them

to gather here tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

Geez, what the hell is this place?

This is insane.

You said this place was safe. Is this some abandoned resort?

I thought you were South Korea's best agent.

Shouldn't you have secured a bomb shelter or something?

Who has a bomb shelter these days?

This place is great. It's spacious and comfortable.

There's a bathroom inside and a place to sleep upstairs.

There's no running water. What good is a bathroom then?

-Well, the lights work. Tch. -You're good at that stuff.

Go get the water running.

Aren't you a good cook, too? Because I'm hungry.

Get to it.

You wanna fight?

Seriously. This is driving me nuts.

It's hard to have faith, isn't it?

I certainly don't. Can you really crack this?

This is an encryption program created by the best minds in The Republic.

You think some petty gangster can crack it?

There he goes again.

Just have some faith.

He's the most useful gangster I know.

President Jeong.

A useful gangster?

What's that supposed to mean? That's a new one on me.

If he's so useful, why is he a gangster?

You think the Mount Hua Sect is some third-rate gang?

Then again, a spy like you wouldn't get it, would you?

Noble values like chivalry and loyalty are clearly beyond you.

I'm not a spy. I'm a special agent for the Ministry of People's Armed Forces.

I'm in a totally different league than rootless thugs like you.

But

I have a question.

Do you all really want to go back to your old lives that badly?

Ma Gong-bok.

You taught yourself a lot about that program.

Won't your knowledge go to waste?

And Gang Beom-ryong, you even started the Kind Convenience Store.

You must have grown attached to that convenience store, right?

Why would it be a waste? It's all for the Mount Hua Sect anyway.

Once a member of the Mount Hua Sect, always a member. Right, boss?

You got that right.

And you, once you get the diamonds,

you're just going to leave?

The people you know on Yeongseon Island,

your nephew...

You're okay with not seeing them again?

This is my last chance to fix my life that was ruined 10 years ago.

You think I'll let useless emotions get in my way now?

So you're just going to leave without saying goodbye?

If I drag things out saying goodbyes and all that, I'll be exposed.

The Party will find out I'm alive. Do you think they'll just let me be? Huh?

I am Bulgae, a legend in The Republic's Ministry of People's Armed Forces.

Exceptional martial arts, a brilliant mind, perfect disguise skills.

You think they'd let me go?

Just let me walk away?

Ugh, not this again. He's so full of himself.

But, President Jeong, why do you ask?

President Jeong, once you clear your name, aren't you

going back to the National Intelligence Service?

I can't go back.

At first, I wanted revenge on Han Gyeong-wook,

and it's true I started all this to get back the position I had ten years ago.

That's all that mattered to me back then.

But I've realized something recently.

That my family, Oran Chinese Restaurant,

and protecting this island, Yeongseon Island

is what's more important.

So you're saying the ten years you suffered was all for nothing?

Things are different now than ten years ago.

I have things to protect now.

An agent is going to let his feelings get the best of him?

Yeah, maybe I am letting my feelings get the best of me.

But you know, it's not as bad as it sounds.

You all should think about it.

Is going back to your old lives what you really want?

OPPOSE REDEVELOPMENT THAT STEALS PROPERTY! PROTECT TENANTS!

I will ensure that the profits from this development

go back to the people of Yeongseon Island,

and I will establish systemic safeguards to do so.

Candidate Han Gyeong-wook will hold a large-scale rally

on Yeongseon Island in four days,

which will conclude his official campaign schedule.

It really looks like Han Gyeong-wook will become mayor, right?

Listen to him talk. Such a smooth talker.

He looks like the only person who can develop Yeongseon Island.

But is it true that he and Son-in-law Jeong are mortal enemies?

That's what they say.

Wait, so if he becomes mayor, what's going to happen to our restaurant?

He's not just going to leave his enemy's restaurant alone, is he?

We'll have to figure something out.

This is unbelievable.

I thought we'd be back at the restaurant in no time.

Have you heard from President Jeong about how things are going?

I decided not to contact him. I didn't want to give him more to worry about.

Hey, hey, hey! O-ran!

-We're in big trouble. Big trouble! -What? What is it?

There, there…

RELOCATION ORDER NOTICE: YOU MUST MOVE OUT BY APRIL 26, 2027 OR FACE LEGAL ACTION

We all know how hard you've been working for us.

But the news says Han Gyeong-wook is the likely winner.

If he becomes mayor and pushes through his campaign promises,

then all our homes will be torn down and this development will be forced on us.

Come on, a protest?

You think that'll stop anything? So, we should just do nothing?

After everything they've put us through.

Some of us were duped by the casino's free vouchers.

Some were tricked into low-interest business loans.

Some were threatened and intimidated into selling their homes.

All of us!

We were all wrongfully targeted by Haven Capital!

We have to tell him this area can't be developed.

We have to at least say something to the man who's going to be mayor.

But he hasn't been elected yet,

so let's just wait a little longer.

No, this is not something we can be complacent about.

I took my motorcycle for a ride around the neighborhood the other day.

So many empty houses and shops.

The number has really grown!

Now that you mention it, I was passing by the other day,

and near your restaurant...

-Oran Chinese Restaurant was deserted. -What?

My restaurant, too?

Goddamn it.

This redevelopment... What is this? Are they trying to kick us all out?

That's why we have to protest. We have to make our voices heard.

Hey, you're not going to be able to stop them.

But still no word from your husband?

I thought he was finding a way to get those guys.

You were all likely briefed before you arrived.

While we are all busy with the Yeongseon Island project,

there's a reason I've gone to the trouble of calling you here.

There's some unfinished business from ten years ago.

I've brought you here to finally settle it.

Even if they tried to open the file...

-Is there any point in retrieving it now? -The transmission is encrypted.

The Package can't be opened that easily.

We still have plenty of time to get it back.

These are the men who took The Package.

Some of you may recognize a few familiar faces.

Chairman Hwang Hwa-san and Major Ri Chol-jin,

you know these men better than anyone,

so I'm counting on you both.

Yes, understood.

We will proceed without delay.

Elite special forces from the Ministry of

the People's Armed Forces will be deployed.

The mission shouldn't be too difficult.

-Chairman Do. -Yes.

Since you don't know much about these men,

you'll just provide support from the rear this time.

No, Deputy Chief.

I've gathered too much intel to just be providing support.

By chance, of course.

So, that's why I think being on the front lines to help you

would be a much better idea.

Chairman Do.

Still can't shake those old gutter instincts, can you?

-What? -You can't tell what you shouldn't touch.

What scraps are you picking up?

I thought I made myself clear before.

Stay out of it and wait.

Yes. That's what you said.

I was just trying to help you, Deputy Chief.

I'm sorry. I'll keep that in mind.

All of you, remember this.

If this goes wrong,

we are all dead.

If everyone just does their job properly,

we won't fail like we did ten years ago.

This time, retrieve The Package.

And the bastards involved in this,

eliminate all of them.

-Did something go wrong in there? -Director Nam, we're

about to be completely hung out to dry.

Huh?

Deputy Chief Han.

He's desperate to cut me out of this deal. Desperate.

Shit.

Bringing up the past just to humiliate me? Unbelievable.

Could he have figured out what we're up to?

I don't think so.

He's not the type to keep quiet if he found out.

It's just that... ...he's squeezed me for all I'm worth.

And he's got his spare, Hwang Hwa-san, ready.

So he's trying to get rid of me now.

But that Hwang Hwa-san... that sly bastard sure has a strong stomach.

How could he join forces with the man who sent him to prison? How?

If it were me, I'd never...

What is it, sir?

If it were me?

Director Nam, if it were you

and you were dealing with the man who left you to rot in prison for ten years,

do you think a real friendship would be possible?

-That would be difficult. -Right?

Sure, he might've looked the other way for the money,

but he'd still feel a surge of rage every now and then.

Out of a desire for revenge.

Chairman, if you're going to Yeongseon, why don't you ride with me?

-I'm fine. -Oh, come on, don't say no.

There's something specific I want to talk to you about.

Please? Just this once, get in my car.

Tail those two. Where they go, what they say

I want a full report on everything. Leave nothing out.

Yes, sir.

Comrade Major, we've found where Bulgae was living.

You did?

The Reactionary bastard who betrayed The Republic.

I'm curious to see just how luxuriously he was living.

A nice car and now a lavish meal.

I take it what you have to say is quite serious.

Well...

It can be difficult, or it can be simple, depending on how you see it.

As coworkers, we're in the same boat,

so I thought we could discuss the true nature of this business.

The true nature of this business, huh?

You got the offer too, didn't you, Chairman?

The one about getting equity if you join the Yeongseondo Project.

I have to be careful how I say this, because I don't want to be misunderstood.

They call it an "equity share" to make it sound good, but the core of it is actually

a structure where Han Gyeong-wook takes everything.

Basically, we do all the dirty work,

and Deputy Chief Han is the one who reaps all the rewards.

So what I'm getting at is... it's not about anything else, I just--

And here I was wondering what this was all about.

Goodness, you have a talent for making simple things sound complicated.

Excuse me?

In other words, let's cut out Deputy Chief Han and take this project for ourselves.

That's what you're saying, isn't it?

Wow.

Your reaction is so enthusiastic, I'm a little...

taken aback.

It's a golden opportunity to take over the project and get my revenge.

What's the point of beating around the bush?

So, what do you need me to do?

Jiu's Dad.

We have a huge problem here.

The victims of Heaven Capital are about to rise up.

What do you mean, "rise up"?

You said Han Gyeong-wook's election is pretty much a sure thing.

If he pushes forward with his promises, they're afraid they'll all be pushed out.

The mood here is not good right now.

In three days, when Han Gyeong-wook comes to Yeongseon Island for a rally,

everyone is dead set on holding a protest.

But you know that Han Gyeong-wook and those guys from Heaven Capital

are working together.

You think they'll let that happen?

I know. But how are the residents supposed to believe

that Han Gyeong-wook is working with gangsters,

when there's no proof?

Everyone is just saying homes and stores were unfairly taken,

that the development can't happen,

and they just want a chance to say their piece.

All right.

Don't worry too much, and you stay out of it. All right?

I'll call you back.

Jiu's Dad.

Yeah?

Lately, Jiwoo... um.

When she wakes up at night,

she cries and asks for you.

Jiwoo?

With you suddenly gone and her surroundings changed,

I think she's feeling anxious.

It's been a long time since she's seen you.

Okay. Tell Jiwoo I promise I'll come see her.

Okay.

How's it going?

I'm running the program I got from the dark web, but...

honestly, I have no idea how long it'll take.

It's almost done.

2%.

It's running, okay? Just give it a minute.

We don't have time. If you don't think it's going to work, say so now,

-so we can find another way. -What is it? Why the sudden rush?

In three days, at Han Gyeong-wook's campaign rally on Yeongseon Island,

the victims of Heaven Capital are going to stage a protest.

A protest?

Then Nam-il will be there too--

Probably. He lost his house too.

If that protest happens, Han Gyeong-wook won't just stand by.

He'll mobilize Heaven Capital to stop them by any means necessary.

Wait a minute. Th-Then we can't just be sitting around like this.

Yeah. For once, you've said something smart. Huh?

How long are we going to stick with this thing

when we don't even know when it'll be cracked?

We should just go right now

and smash those bastards from Heaven Capital, don't you think?

-Let's go, let's go. -Let's think this through.

Always with the "thinking".

Put your phone on silent at times like this.

Ah, I was expecting a call from the convenience store headquarters. I forgot.

And that ringtone... Jeez.

Beomryong, I'm out.

Let's meet up now.

What is it?

What did headquarters say?

Don't touch it!

Damn it...

It's the Big Boss.

The Big Boss is out.

Hwang Hwa-san is out at a time like this?

CONVENIENCE FOR YOUR FAMILY! CLOSEST FRIEND TO CUSTOMERS

Boss!

So this is the distribution business you guys are running

a convenience store?

I'm sorry we didn't tell you.

You've all been through a lot.

From now on, only good fortune

awaits you.

So, you're saying you're the CEO of Heaven Capital now?

That's right. If I want to make Deputy Chief Han drop his guard,

I had to at least accept the CEO position.

But still, how could you work under Deputy Chief Han?

I'm not the only one who made a risky choice.

You teamed up with your sworn enemy

from the National Intelligence Service for revenge.

You're no different, are you?

You knew all along?

Let me tell you.

I know my boys so well, I can read your minds just by looking at you.

Beomryong,

I knew something was wrong from the look on your face

whenever you came to visit me.

For the sake of getting revenge on Han Gyeong-wook

and rebuilding the Mount Hua Sect, I'm also willing to do whatever it takes.

Boss.

Han Gyeong-wook has completely let his guard down.

This opportunity

whether we seize it or let it slip away,

is up to the two of you.

Yes, just give us the word.

The Package that disappeared ten years ago

you have it, don't you?

That Package...

Bring it to me.

They said they'll discuss it and then bring you The Package?

As soon as they're done talking with the NIS agent,

they promised to contact me.

I see.

But...

Don't you find it a little unsettling?

What do you mean?

I've been burned by him before, so I know that NIS agent is unusually sharp.

He might have already figured out that we're trying to intercept The Package.

You don't think...

You don't think your guys would turn and side with him, do you?

You don't need to worry.

Beomryong and Gong-bok

will be in touch soon.

Right.

Well, that's a relief, then.

So, you're saying we should team up with your Big Boss?

Yes.

I know it's hard to believe.

But...

Our Big Boss has been waiting for a chance to get revenge,

-right under Han Gyeong-wook's nose. -If we just bring him The Package,

this whole thing could be over just like that.

-You think that makes any sense? -Why doesn't it make sense?

We have the same goal as the Big Boss, don't we?

To get revenge on Han Gyeong-wook.

But how are we supposed to trust that your Big Boss

-will go through with the revenge? -He rotted in prison for ten years.

Of course he's going to get revenge. Right, Boss Beomryong?

Wow, at least this one has a brain. Huh?

Yeah, that's right.

-Big Boss doesn't take things lying down. -Right?

That's true, but...

The moment he came out with Han Gyeong-wook's help,

his motives were more about calculation than revenge.

Okay, let's say for argument's sake that he does want revenge.

But has Hwang Hwa-san

has he said what he'll do with the Yeongseondo Project

after his revenge on Han Gyeong-wook?

If he pushes ahead with the Yeongseondo Project as the CEO of Haven Capital,

then... Hwang Hwa-san or Han Gyeong-wook,

it makes no difference.

How dare you compare someone like Han Gyeong-wook to our Big Boss!

Our Big Boss is...

Our Big Boss is...

What's wrong? Can't finish your sentence about your boss? Huh?

Don't play dumb. You know exactly what's going on.

Hwang Hwa-san plans to take out Han Gyeong-wook

and grab this project for himself.

What do you know about our boss that gives you the right to talk?

President Jeong, it's a misunderstanding.

Our Big Boss isn't like that. He's really not.

If what Bulgae says is true,

are you guys still

going to do what Hwang Hwa-san says?

Yeah, returning to the Mount Hua Sect.

I know it's what you've wanted for the past ten years.

But is it

worth trampling over innocent people to achieve?

Why even ask? A gangster never changes his stripes.

When it comes to them getting rich and living well,

you think they give a damn what happens to anyone else?

You think I like doing this?

I've been with the Big Boss like family for thirty years. Thirty years. But...

To go to him now and say, "Hey! You're wrong!"...

You think defying him like that is as easy as it sounds?

So what the hell am I supposed to do?

Stab him in the back now? Is that it?

Is that the only reason you're hesitating?

Are you really doing this out of loyalty to the Big Boss?

Or is it because you want to right a wrong, but you don't have the guts?

Gang Beom-ryong.

Didn't you want to start over?

You guys.

Go back to the convenience store.

If that's all the resolve you have, you won't accomplish anything anyway.

Go back to the convenience store. And stay quiet until this is all over.

Bulgae and I will finish things here ourselves.

The two of us?

If that's what you really want,

-i'll stay out of it. -Boss!

I'm sorry.

For being so indecisive.

Stay out of it? After just a few words from him?

Boss!

Hey, Gang Beom-ryong!

Boss.

How can you just leave like this?

Are you going to betray the Big Boss? Is that it?

Seriously...

What am I supposed to do!

I'm sorry. I just--

I don't know what to do anymore either.

Boss.

How am I supposed to know?

You just decide. I'll do whatever you tell me.

I'm sorry. Let's talk about this later.

When is later? Huh?

Boss!

A citizen of South Korea, Bong Je-sun...

You've done a good job of hiding out and living here.

It seems she's been telling everyone around her she has amnesia.

Goodness, she's been completely brainwashed

by those South Korean puppet dramas. Wait, so you're telling me

those South Korean fools actually fell for that nonsense?

It seems having a family helped her avoid suspicion.

Family?

Bulgae, what's his current location?

After he was hospitalized for a car accident recently,

we suddenly lost all track of him.

-So he's gone into hiding. -Yes, sir.

What are your orders? If Bulgae is determined to stay hidden,

even our agents will have a hard time finding him.

Look at these bastards, smiling so brightly. It doesn't suit them.

-Sir? -Aren't you curious?

Just how corrupted Bulgae has become.

Let's make him come crawling back to us on his own.

Have you been sitting here this whole time?

What do you mean?

What do you think? I'm waiting for those thugs.

Do they have to storm out just because I said something they didn't like?

It's not like you were wrong.

But are you sure you'll be okay?

I mean, I'm fine.

I've been in plenty of messes like this since my days as an agent,

and I can just feel it.

-This situation is getting-- -What about it?

Let's be honest, it's not looking good.

No one can get The Package we worked so hard to find open,

and things are only getting more complicated

with the protests and all that.

So what are you trying to say?

Before things get any worse and we can't get out,

you take care of your family,

and I'll take the diamonds,

and we should go our separate ways to save ourselves.

-What? -Look, let's be blunt. What if those thugs

decide to side with them right now?

What are you going to do if they side with their Big Boss and come after us?

You think the two of us can handle that?

So you're saying we should just give up on Han Gyeong-wook and run away?

If Han Gyeong-wook gets elected,

don't you realize Yeongseon Island is finished?

Okay, fine. Han Gyeong-wook gets elected,

and takes over Yeongseon Island, this whole island is screwed. But...

what if your family gets hurt before that?

It's a long shot even with everyone on our side,

and now it looks like even those thugs are about to turn on us.

I'm just saying we need to think rationally

about whether this is even possible.

HEO NAM-IL

This is really weird.

This has never happened before.

Doesn't something feel a little... off?

I mean, we haven't heard from him since he left with those men.

You don't think he got dragged off somewhere because of a debt, do you?

Of all the things to imagine.

Do you think Supervisor Bong is anything like you?

I'm only saying it because I'm worried.

Lately, every time he comes home, he's injured.

And I wonder whose fault that is.

He'll call when he can, so just help me make these signs.

I'm doing all the work, including your share!

A call. I got a call.

What's up, Uncle?

Is this Heo Nam-il's phone?

Yes. Who is this?

Yes, this is the gas meter reader.

I'm here because of a report about a gas leak,

but you weren't home.

A gas leak?

Yes. It seems like the gas is leaking from your house,

so I think you need to come over right away.

Okay, yes. I'm on my way.

-I have to step out for a sec. -Where are you going?

Home. There's a gas leak.

You're going home now? In the middle of all this?

What if there's a gas explosion and my house blows up?

What's the point of getting our homes back from this protest then?

I'll be right back.

Can you watch my sign for me? Please?

-Hey-- -Make it look good.

Say Han Gyeong-wook gets elected and takes over Yeongseon Island.

This whole island will be screwed. But,

what if your family gets hurt before that happens?

Dad!

Daddy's here to help.

-Really? -Yeah.

But Dad, have you ever done this before?

Of course. When I was a kid, this is all I did.

-Dad. -Yeah?

That doesn't go there.

-Why not? -Here.

You have to make this part wider

so he can live here.

What? Why would Masked Racer live inside?

He should be outside, guarding the house like this.

No.

He'll be lonely if he's outside by himself.

But if he's inside,

he can play with Mom, Dad, and Grandpa.

So he has to live inside.

-Dad? -Hmm?

When can I go home?

I want to go home now. It's so boring here.

-Jiwoo. -Yeah?

As soon as I'm done with my work,

I'll take you right home, Jiwoo.

When we get home, we'll have fun with Mom, Dad, and Grandpa every single day.

Really?

Of course. I promise. Just wait a little longer.

We'll have to build a bigger house, then. Right?

Here's Grandpa, see? Mom, Dad. Oh, and Mr. Kim is here too. See?

We'll have to build it even bigger. A lot bigger. Huh?

-Okay. -That's right.

-Like this... -Wow, Masked Racer...

We're closed.

Oh, really?

I was passing by and saw the light on,

so I thought you were open.

Did you need something?

I was on patrol and...

I realized I'm a bit hungry.

Do you have any packaged meals left?

I'm cleaning up, so all I have are instant noodles.

That's fine.

So the store...

have you decided to close down?

Yes.

It's due to my circumstances.

Isn't that a shame? You worked so hard on it.

I heard it's hard to be chosen as a Kind Convenience Store.

That was just a matter of luck, that's all.

Do you really have to close the store?

You know, right?

There are over ten convenience stores around here.

But me, and the other officers on patrol, we all only ever come here.

Your store is the kindest.

Kind.

That was just me forcing a smile, afraid my sales would drop.

Didn't I tell you before? I used to be a gangster.

You might not know this, Mi-kyung, but...

just ten years ago, I was running around doing a lot of bad things.

I was the "Nuclear Fist" of the Mount Hua Sect, the "Fixer"...

With everyone around me hyping me up, it all went to my head.

And I did plenty of things I shouldn't have.

Despite what you might think, Mi-kyung,

I'm not that friendly of a person.

Then what's your definition of a friendly person?

Whatever it is, that's not me.

Because I lived that way for a long time.

You know...

When you work at the police precinct,

you get certain people who show up like clockwork.

Whether for public drunkenness or assault.

But those kinds of bad habits, they're really hard to break.

But out of a hundred of those people,

there's always that one person who suddenly stops coming in.

From what I've seen of you,

out of those hundred people,

I think you're that

one.

BLOCKED NUMBER

-Did you get the photo? -Comrade Major.

Our Bulgae, taking in an adopted nephew...

I saw it with my own eyes, but I still couldn't believe it.

Weren't you a guy who only lived for himself?

Don't you dare touch a hair on Nam-il's head.

Calm down. I haven't done anything yet.

But you know perfectly well, don't you?

That what happens next is all up to you.

What is it you want?

Do you want me to return to the Party?

Well, that's a given.

You have The Package, don't you?

Get it without the others noticing and bring it to me.

So I just need to hand over The Package?

Right. Hand over The Package, and I won't lay a hand on your nephew.

But I can't give you much time.

If you want your nephew to remain unharmed,

decide quickly.

Comrade Major.

Sir, are you really planning on letting that kid live?

-Couldn't there be trouble later on? -What are you talking about?

Once he gives us The Package, of course, Bulgae and his nephew...

we have to get rid of them both.

Comrade Bulgae as well, sir?

A man who betrays the Party once...

what's to stop him doing it again?

He must be executed on the spot, as is the law of The Republic.

Comrade Major.

It's been ten years, hasn't it?

Hey, is Nam-il all right?

Can't you tell by looking?

Well, well. It's been 10 years,

but you still have no respect for your teacher.

Fine. Whatever.

Let's cut to the chase.

The Package?

I kept my end of the bargain.

Now give me back my nephew.

You've changed a lot.

To be played by such an obvious trick.

You've changed too, Comrade Major.

You were never the type to stoop to pathetic lies like this, were you?

I have to atone for my mistake from 10 years ago, don't I?

Reactionary Bulgae.

By the laws of The Republic, you are to be executed on the spot.

Can you be so sure that's the real Package?

What?

What if I...

brought a fake?

Why, you--

It seems spending time in South Korea

has made you quite crafty, Bulgae.

Weren't you the one playing tricks first, Comrade Major?

All right then, here's the plan.

I was originally going to kill you both.

But for now, I'll let you live.

It'll be better to torture you until you tell me where The Package is.

Hey, you're still as quick on your feet as ever.

But no matter how fast you are, can you really take on all of us?

You...

Who said I came alone?

What are you doing?

Nam-il was captured by that guy, Major Ri Chol-jin.

He could be killed if I don't bring The Package.

So?

You're just going to hand over The Package?

Don't you realize it's a trap?

-You think Ri Chol-jin will let you live? -Didn't you hear me?

I said Nam-il could die.

I'll go by myself.

I'll use The Package to lure him out, then rescue Nam-il.

Didn't you say you were leaving and didn't care about your nephew?

You said you were just looking out for yourself.

That was...

Anyway,

I'm taking The Package.

And you think you can do that alone?

I'll go with you.

We'll go get The Package and your nephew.

We'll secure them both.

The two of us?

Ri Chol-jin is no pushover.

He must've brought The Republic's most elite agents with him.

So what? Is that a problem?

What?

You said it yourself.

That you're the best agent from the People's Armed Forces.

With the best agents from both the North and South on the case,

what can't we do?

I was a little nervous hearing they were North Korea's elite agents,

but they're nothing special.

What would you have done if I hadn't come?

I said I'd be fine alone. You should've rested more.

So, mortal enemies are joining forces now?

Do you really think that's going to change anything?

Why? I think things are already changing. Can't you see?

As for what's going to happen next

should I tell you?

The spy bastards who dared to set foot on Yeongseon Island will be brutally crushed.

After that, a pissed-off Han Gyeong-wook

will probably send more spies or his underlings, right?

Do you think they can stop us?

It'll just mean more casualties on your side.

Go and tell Han Gyeong-wook.

Tell him to get ready to pay for his crimes.

FIFTIES PROFESSIONALS

Nam-il, are you okay? Tell them not to worry about me anymore.

-The Bulgae is being swayed by the enemy.

-He's back. -Boss!

I have to stop our Big Boss from going down the wrong path.

What's the first step?

We're going to catch Han Gyeong-wook. I've already called for backup to help us.

Have you been well, Ms. Bong Jae-sun? Was it an unreasonable request?

Let's stop here.

-Stop what? -Your feelings for me.

What do you think the chances are of the mission succeeding?

-About fifty percent? -Is that even possible?

If we use The Package to lure them in, it's definitely possible.

This way, please.

Stop them at all costs! I know what you mean

Put The Package down and back away slowly.

What if I refuse? Then let's go back to that day ten years ago.

What happens if Prosecutor Kang doesn't make it in time?

Gong-bok!

Hand over The Package!

We're only halfway through our lives. We have to give it everything we've got.