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Officer Nam, you're something. A TV interview?

Ah no, seonbaenim... Take care. (seonbaenim - older coworker)

Ah... over here? Ah.

I'm from the Dobok Police Major Crimes Unit 2, Officer Nam Geon Uk. I'm 34.

The big case that happened near Dobok-dong was my responsibility.

This is the case that happened half a year ago in northeast Seoul.

On a rainy day, a murderer attacked a woman passing by.

Now, I've figured out that bastard's M.O. (M.O. - method of operation)

I'm on a stakeout waiting for him.

It looks like a serial murder case. Aren't you afraid?

It has crossed my mind before.

Now, I'm looking at my family's faces,

thinking, "Will I see them once again?"

Oh, there...

That's a knife, right?

Damn!

When you become a police officer, you meet a guy like this once in a while.

This is the guy I'm betting my life on catching.

He's not just some insignificant trash.

Right now I see in my mind, my son. My wife's face...

It's possible I may not see them again.

Stop there, you bastard!

No one is really able to put their lives on the line in this job.

If we die, who will protect our families?

Who will protect them?

Officer Nam!

Officer Nam! Officer Nam!

=Officer Nam of the Dobok Police Department lost his life to a criminal.=

=This news gave the President a huge shock.=

=It is said that the victim was a passionate crime fighter.=

=He had an unusual sense of responsibility towards protecting citizens.=

=After news of his passing broke,=

=condolences were expressed from all levels of society.=

=In the face of increasingly shrewd and intelligent violent offenders,=

=some have expressed the urgent need to come up with a countermeasure.=

Grandpa.

Min Jun. You... don't live like your father did.

Understand?

Oh Gu Tak... Where is that guy now?

Oh Gu Tak? That mad dog? Why look for him suddenly?

-=Bad Guys=-

-=Episode 1=-

=The lesson the Dobok Department case teaches us is this:=

=In dealing with a case involving a psychopath,=

=our police force is really too mild and passive.=

=To protect 50 million people, there are just=

=100 thousand chosen to become police officers.=

=And just for a steady job,=

=they chose a career with a ratio of 50 million to 100 thousand.=

=The pity is=

=that this is the reality of the Republic of Korea's police.=

=Then, what should be done?=

=According to your argument, the police force is currently unable to arrest those violent criminals.=

=I want to ask about countermeasures.=

=Innocent citizens are falling victim to all kinds of violent crime.=

=We have to prevent this situation from happening.=

=Yes. That's right. What you've said is accurate.=

=If there is a countermeasure, please tell us about it, Officer Yu Mi Yeong.=

=Countermeasures. If we're talking about countermeasures...=

Your current lifestyle bothers me.

Drink some soup at least.

You aren't young anymore. Think about your health.

Those empty words. Say them to your wife instead and just get on with it.

What are you coming to me for?

Do you want to be reinstated?

It's not the Dog Days. Why is this son-of-a-bitch looking for me? (Dog Days: hottest days of the summer)

You know my son, right? Geon Uk.

So what? Did his wife run away?

Other people's children are unwilling to follow in their father's footsteps.

But my Geon Uk wasn't like that.

He always said, "Just like my father, I must succeed and be a remarkable police officer."

A few days ago, he died.

He was stabbed with a knife and died.

He departed before me.

That little brat...

So you want to send a mad dog like me

to help you catch the guy who stabbed your son to death?

Catch that guy alive and kicking,

and bring him to me.

If I bring him back, are you planning to personally take care of him?

If you can solve this case,

I'll help you get all the anger out of your heart.

To beat up good people, that is violence.

But to beat up scoundrels, that is justice.

I heard that fellow Oh Gu Tak's nickname is Mad Dog.

Investigations for excessive force are the norm for him.

Just to catch one bad guy

he certainly won't discriminate between the enemy and us based on status.

He's the first to show his teeth. He'd rather bite first, then talk.

That's why they call him that.

The bribes taken from the gangsters were discovered by Oh Gu Tak.

He's exposed several of them.

He is not a kid in his puberty.

He'll clean up the mess he made.

Wait a little while. It probably won't take him long.

If you can solve this case,

I'll help you get all the anger out of your heart.

Why?

To beat up good people, that is violence.

But to beat up scoundrels, that is justice.

Why?

Where did this bastard come from?

Just coming out of nowhere...

Seonbaenim, stop now.

If you continue like this, you'll really kill him!

Let's get together 3 or 4 crazy dogs.

Two years ago the Dong Bang Faction got hold of all of Seoul.

How long do you think they needed for that?

25 days. Each day, one area.

From Guno to Howan, one after the other.

This is the guy behind it. Pak Ung Cheol.

Just when the Dong Bang Faction had gotten hold of Seoul,

he was arrested and imprisoned. He's serving a 28-year sentence.

He is currently locked up in Daejeon Prison.

Who was it?

What?

The bastard who bruised your face, who was it?

Can a guy like that repent?

Repent?

You think this is a movie?

Are you going to approve it?

Let me first listen to what else he said. Who's next?

Jeong Tae Su. Contract killer.

With regards to contract killer Jeong Tae Su's

methods and to where and why he killed what kind of person, we don't know any of that.

The same applies to his past.

So how was that kind of guy caught?

Because of one murder.

He surrendered.

I heard he was wearing clothes stained with his victim's blood

when he went to the police station and turned himself in.

Crazy guy.

He got a 22 year sentence. He's locked up in Jeonju prison now.

Who's the last guy?

This guy, Chief, you surely know.

The culprit of the Hwa Yin Dong case two years ago.

Lee Jeong Mun?

He had a documented IQ of 165 at the age of 12 years old.

He is this country's youngest member of Mensa International.

He's even the youngest person to attain a PhD in Mathematics.

Do you know what his most shocking title is?

The youngest serial killer.

From December 2011 to August 2012,

he murdered 15 people in total.

But what do you find at the crime scene?

Fingerprints? None.

Strands of hair? None.

Footprints? Saliva? Of course, none.

In a nutshell, there's nothing left

when that kid Lee Jeong Mun kills someone.

There's only one thing, the victim's corpse.

He's a psychopath?

Do you know the PCL-R? The Psychopathy Checklist?

The highest score is 40. He scored 38.

Why must it be this kind of people?

No... I should call them animals instead.

Pak Ung Cheol's strength, Jeong Tae Su's skill, Lee Jung Moon's intellect.

Mix those together right

and there isn't a criminal under the sun they couldn't catch.

These beasts, with the right incentive,

will be very obedient.

I believe that the risk is very high.

Then, "Help the police catch the criminals they can't catch".

Isn't that what you said when you were on television?

But, even so... I didn't say anything about this type of method.

To catch a beast using a teams of beasts...

Give that to me.

What? You don't like to get dirty?

Excuse me?

You looked at it and decided you didn't like it, but really you just don't want to touch it.

If you're not willing to touch it, you won't be able to get rid of it. Isn't that right?

What do you mean?

Without these dirty guys, I can't catch any fish.

I will do as I see fit. All you have to do is manage it.

-=Ministry of Justice Priority Escort=-

Where are we going now?

I'm not being transferred?

Did you glue your mouths shut? Assholes.

When people are asking you something you have to answer!

I've taken note of your face. Later you're dead.

Why do you drink like that? And without snacks too.

The Chief told me this.

Squad Leader Oh, you're the fishhook.

Pak Ung Cheol, Jeong Tae Su, and Lee Jeong Mun are the worms.

He really has a way with words!

I should let Squad Leader Oh put the worms on properly

and later after they get the fish, they return to you, I guess.

I'll rely on you in the future then.

Why shake hands? That's so corny. What if you pull me and I fall?

What are you doing? You can't possibly be going to sleep?

Then, before those guys arrive,

should we play 'you shoot one, I shoot one'?

Wake me up when they get here.

Also, don't act like you're from a higher class than me.

You want to use polite expressions and show off in front of me?

In the past, those bastards higher than me pretended to be "uncles" to my face.

The result was I took a moment to teach them how to be human.

Put this on.

Why are you giving me civilian clothes?

Don't tell me you're going to let me change into civilian clothes first and then find a quiet place to bury me?

You bastards, I'm asking you something.

Why are you giving me clothes?!

You're being discharged.

I'm not a soldier.

What discharge?

I told you to change, so just change, bastard.

I was just asking. Why did you get mad?

Don't throw a hissy fit on me.

Even without you,

I've already lived a lifetime of rage till I feel like I'm going crazy.

Everyone should laugh once in a while. Be happy, okay?

All right, I will change my clothes, prison officer sir.

-=Ministry of Justice Priority Escort=-

Who are you?

And who are you?

Didn't an elder ask you first? You little freak.

Don't lift your useless arms carelessly... or you could die.

Useless arms?

Here. I'm lifting my useless arms up, now what?

Do you want a beating from your hyeong? (Hyeong - older brother)

- Where did you come from jerk... - Stop it!

Agassi, who are you? (Agassi - young lady)

If you're looking for an agassi, go to a teahouse.

I'm Police Supervisor Yu Mi Yeong.

From now on, I'll be responsible for managing you two.

There's one more who seems to be coming a little late. Let's get started.

Follow me.

How cocky. She sure lacks discipline.

Really funny.

Damn...

Please sit down.

Let's start.

What you see here is 12 months worth of information about the serial murder case in Northeast Seoul.

So far, there are 8 victims.

Take a good long look at it.

Why are you showing us this?

Why else? You're all going to catch him.

Ah, really... I nearly pissed on myself laughing.

This lady must be playing a joke on us.

Are you bored?

So young yet she's already got on several hibiscus flowers. (Meaning she got several promotions)

Hey, Gangster. Sit down... if you don't want to get hurt.

Let oppa love you a bit. Come on.

Listen to what she has to say first.

Stop acting like an uncultured lout.

This punk has been annoying me for a while.

Son of a bitch.

Stop it already!

Why stop? It's just about to become interesting.

Carry on please.

Listen while you fight.

If one of you manages to catch the killer,

his prison sentence will be reduced by 5 years.

This was what you wanted to say, right?

Then you should have just said it.

They pretend not to pay attention,

but they hear everything.

Right?

Also, not everyone will get their sentence reduced.

Only the one who catches the murderer will get it.

If Pak Ung Cheol catches him, then Jeong Tae Su, well...

After all, we live in a competitive capitalist society.

Please understand.

Are there any questions?

None?

I'm all set. What's next, kid?

Ajussi... what are you doing? (ajussi - middle-aged man)

What? Keep going.

I will look for you later.

Who is this ajussi?

He's with me and in charge of you, Squad Leader Oh Gu Tak.

Ah, a cop!

Ajussi, what the heck do you want with us?

Do you have dementia?

Dementia? Good one.

If I had to remember every day of my life,

I would rather die than live.

Is what that person said true?

Yes.

If we catch that punk, they cut our sentence?

That is correct.

Of course, there will be a few conditions.

What conditions?

Drinking is prohibited. Women, prohibited. Driving, prohibited.

Violence, prohibited. Using weapons, prohibited.

Prohibited, prohibited, prohibited. Since everything is prohibited...

Just do it. All of it.

How can people live on without drinking?

Squad Leader Oh!

But... there is one thing you need to do.

Even if you will not like it.

Police Supervisor Yu.

What is this? A watch? Want us to be punctual?

Way to humiliate a person.

Why, because this is an electronic watch?

Those are electronic ankle bracelets.

Electronic ankle bracelets?

Are those the ones that guys who get aggressive with girls have to wear?

Wow. Police officers in the Republic of Korea are really...

If somebody sees me with this on they'll think I'm a rapist!

You're not in a position to be choosy right now.

Then do criminals have to give up all their rights?

This is really driving me crazy.

This seems a little difficult, like a trap.

We have human rights, too.

Condemn the crime, not the person.

But it's the person who did the crime. How can you not hate the person?

Jeong Tae Su, you committed a crime. Murder.

For that, people detest you.

Pak Ung Cheol, you committed crimes.

Assault, kidnapping, false imprisonment, and so on.

So people condemned you for that!

Whether it's human rights or Jun In Kwon. (Korean singer; Kwon sounds like HR)

Find that out later when you get out of prison.

Right now, whether I give you fat noodles or thin noodles,

you should just be grateful and eat them

if you don't want to die of hunger.

This ajussi's non-stop chatter is really getting on my nerves.

Ajussi... Ajussi, who are you?

I'm in charge of your fate. You should probably speak more politely.

If you act like this it will be troublesome.

You really want to die?

Pak Ung Cheol, you bastard.

Don't bark at me if you're not going to bite.

Otherwise, you might die from my bite first.

Ah, really.

Who the hell are you people?

Let's stop here.

Yes.

Squad Leader Oh!

Prison Officer, sir.

What?

Get out!

This damn kid, really...

It was like that.

Aigoo. You really worked hard.

He didn't take your baton?

No.

Are you hurt anywhere?

My body is not important.

What is more important is that kid got away...

Looks like your shoulder is seriously hurt.

I'm sorry for letting you down.

If your injury worsens, it will be troublesome. Have it treated now.

I'm fine.

What do you mean you're fine? It looks painful.

Take him.

If you don't get it treated,

you will suffer when you get older.

That wound was from the beating?

Yes. That's right.

Normally, after being punched,

the injury will not be a scratch. It will burst open.

So why is there a scratch on your nose?

Also, weren't you smashed on the head with a toilet lid?

But how come your head is clean?

Is your melon seed head... made of diamond?

How much do you earn in a month? Around 3 or 4 million?

Not very much.

Below my house, there's a small store run by Jin Suk's mom.

Jeong Min's father operates a laundry shop upstairs.

Beside it, there's an internet cafe run by Hae Nam's uncle.

They have to pay all kinds of taxes.

Your salary comes from their taxes.

Since you use the people's money to buy your clothes, food and alcohol,

the least you should do is not to tell lies.

Isn't that the etiquette expected by the citizens of this country?

I'm not lying...

Your body already admits that you're lying.

But your mouth says no?

Where do you think the problem is?

His mouth is the problem.

That's right, his mouth is the problem.

Then, it looks like we have to get rid of that mouth.

You must tell the truth so that I can catch that kid.

How did that kid Lee Jeong Mun escape?

This person wants to say something.

He wants to talk.

This guy just hit me so I had no choice.

When did I hit you?

I was just playing around.

Here's your hat.

Tell us then, how did Lee Jeong Mun escape?

He said he needed to use the toilet so we stopped here for a moment...

I'll go smoke a cigarette.

Fine.

Go pee, kid.

You want to poop? Seriously.

We don't have much time. Hurry, get it over with.

Scream.

Eh?

Scream.

Wake up! Did that kid do this?

Keys.

Lee Jeong Mun escaped 2 hours ago.

From here, he could have gone anywhere in this country.

If we don't hurry, we'll lose him.

What are we supposed to do?

You keep using that tone. It upsets me.

Let's do this.

You're saying you want to do it?

How many years are you in for?

28 years.

Unless you want to die of old age in a jail cell,

recapture Lee Jeong Mun. Your life is at stake.

What you have said before, does it apply here too?

We reduce the penalty by 4 years. But only for the one who catches him.

Okay, fine.

But wearing this is just too embarrassing.

Give that to me.

As long as I wear this, I can legally beat anyone up?

As long as you don't kill them.

I can't guarantee that.

Just take it as a test run before the real hunt begins.

Will you be able to catch Lee Jeong Mun?

We will gratefully accept this.

I'm sure that Lee Jeong Mun has gone to find Yang Yu Jin.

The woman who nearly became Lee Jeong Mun's last victim.

Her testimony was decisive in Lee Jeong Mun's conviction.

Lee Jeong Mun used to love that woman.

Wait for me.

This guy is Lee Jeong Mun?

Why? Do you know him?

So where is she now?

I don't know. After Lee's sentencing she just disappeared.

But, I know someone who might know where Yang Yu Jin is.

Hey. You must do this within an hour. Can you do it?

I will eat the rice myself. Help me wash the bowl properly.

I always get dirty after I eat.

You're sure Lee Jeong Mun will go looking for Yang Yu Jin?

How could you understand Lee Jeong Mun so well?

Are you hiding something from me?

Pak Ung Cheol and Jeong Tae Su... We can trust those two, right?

Do you know what people need the most to be able to live as humans?

Do you know what people need the most to be able to live as humans?

A sense of urgency.

You can't find anyone with a greater sense of urgency than them.

Trust them.

Are you sure they are prepared to live that way?

We can escape as long as we destroy these electronic shackles. Want me to help you?

This country is so tiny. We can't go far.

I'd rather take care of this case so I can reduce my sentence.

You? Or me?

Me.

We're not open for business today.

Come here!

Ma Seong Beom, where are you? Come out and face me.

Ah, bastard. In broad daylight. Making me feel bad.

What's with that face?

Hey. Two years ago, someone worked here. Yang...

Yang... what was it?

Yang Yu Jin.

That's right. Yang Yu Jin. Where is she now?

Are you a cop?

I hate cops, too.

Me?

No, me.

I'm looking for someone.

Do you know Yang Yu Jin?

Boss Ma said that you guys took her.

She was sold to you because he couldn't pay the loan sharks.

Hey.

Who are you?

I won't ask again. Where is Yang Yu Jin?

Just 52 minutes.

Where is Yang Yu Jin?

Wow. That woman was sold to a very far away place.

Although I don't know for what price.

Anyway, she's like Chun Hyang. (Chun Hyang- daughter of a prostitute in Joseon dynasty, based on Korean folktale)

Or was it Sim Cheong? (Sim Cheong - girl who sold herself so her blind father could see again)

Anyway, wasn't there a girl who was exchanged for rice? She's just like her.

So, where is it? Where is she now?

-=Busan Station=-

Yangsan-do.

Hey. Is this Ah Chung? This is Ung Cheol... Ung Cheol!

Pak Ung Cheol, you brat. What rubbish is that about Gim Ung Cheol?

That's right. Yeah. I haven't left prison.

Still in prison. Still in prison.

It's a little tricky to explain. Let's talk about that later.

You're still in Busan?

That Busan Girls business, you haven't changed it yet?

You found it?

Okay. Write it down.

Yeonsan-dong. Hana One Room, Unit 203.

Phone number. Quickly.

Who is it?

Here. Take it.

Who is it?

I'm from the gas company.

The gas?

Hello?

Miss Yang Yu Jin?

Yes.

=This is Seoul District Police Agency Supervisor Yu Mi Yeong.=

=You know a Lee Jeong Mun, right?=

Lee Jeong Mun is currently...

=Hello? Miss Yang Yu Jin. Lee Jeong Mun is currently headed there.=

=Are you listening? Miss Yang Yu Jin. Hello!=

Long time no see.

=Hello? Miss Yang Yu Jin. Hello!=

Hello? Hello! Miss Yang Yu Jin. Yang Yu Jin!

How... How did you know I was here?

How did you know I was here?

Do you feel sorry for what you did to me? Why?

Me? Why must I feel sorry?

The police officer in charge of my case. That person said so.

He said you feel sorry for what you did to me.

Why? Why do you feel bad for me?

I told you I don't feel sorry.

Don't you remember? You tried to kill me.

Why should I feel sorry for someone who wanted to kill me?

I...

really don't remember trying to kill you.

I think it's there.

Who do you think will catch him first?

It won't be you.

If it's not me, it won't be you either.

Shall we go?

Go.

Bastard. Let me catch him. Huh?

Go ahead.

This bastard...

What are you two doing?

Lee Jeong Mun?

Your face got tanned?

He looks really tanned.

Did I really want to kill you?

What about the other people you killed?

Do you remember killing them?

You killed all these people.

You killed them! You killed them all, asshole!

I'll say it again. I really...

don't remember.

I didn't kill anyone.

That's why they say you're a madman. You're a psychopath!

Trust me. I never killed anyone, Yu Jin.

No. I saw it.

The look on your face then, I saw it.

Yu Jin, Happy is dead already.

That's why I am really sad, Yu Jin.

You said this before. After witnessing your parents' death,

oftentimes, you can't remember what happened an hour ago.

Even the doctor said it too,

that suffering sudden trauma could cause you to be like that.

You kill people whenever you black out. Got it?

No, I don't.

Yes, you did.

You killed them. You wanted to kill me too.

You, Lee Jeong Mun!

In fact, aren't you the one who killed your parents too?

And after you killed them, you pretended not to remember.

It really wasn't me.

Damn that son of a bitch.

It's Hana apartment again. It's a Hana (one) bedroom apartment again.

Won't you hurry up?

Damn. That kid is dead.

Ah, my legs are a little numb. Wait.

Remember it this time. Killing me,

don't ever forget it. Understood?

- It's here. - Wait a moment.

Fine. Let's die together.

Jeong Mun! Where are you?

This hyeong is looking for you. Where are you?

When hyeong asks a question, you should answer, bastard!

What do you think you're doing?

Arresting a criminal red-handed. I suspect he's about to kill someone.

There's no other way. Saving people comes first.

Aigoo, little brother. So here you are. (Aigoo - Oh dear)

Why? You want to kill that woman?

If you kill that woman, that's it for you.

Getting shot by this thing really hurts.

You want to suffer before you go or just go?

Okay. Suffer first before you go.

Squad Leader Oh.

Ung Cheol! It's Lee Jeong Mun!

Get out of the way!

Nice to meet you, Jeong Mun.

Don't worry too much about what happened earlier.

The situation was a little out of hand.

So I fired a shot without knowing it.

Jeong Mun, don't scoop water out when there's a flood.

Just swim. That way the probability of surviving is higher.

That woman will tell you the details.

Think about it and then come to the little restaurant nearby.

I wanted to send you back to prison.

But Squad Leader Oh said he really needs you.

Although I don't know why.

So I'll ask you one more time, Lee Jeong Mun.

Do you want to live like a human?

I was running toward that place.

So, that kid suddenly dropped from the sky and fell in front of me.

Just like Jack and the bean 'sprout'.

Like something out of Aesop's fables.

Jack and the beanstalk.

Beanstalk. Are you sure it's beanstalk?

As far as I know it's bean sprout!

It's beanstalk.

Aigoo. This idiot.

- Really.... - You're not done already, are you?

Sit down.

Next time, you catch him.

Your mouth will hurt if you talk too much.

You are really one lucky bastard.

What? You're looking down on me just because I'm a woman?

Let's suffer a little.

We are a team from now on.

Teamwork? I won't ask you for that.

Team spirit? Bullshit.

I have only one request for all of you.

If you're not willing, go back and rot in prison.

Pounce like dogs. Bite and tear them up.

Do you know why mad dogs like us are scary?

Because they're dead the moment we bite them.

Drink up.

Let's drink first tonight.

From tomorrow onwards, let us go find that son of a bitch who stabs innocent women.

Understood?

Fine.

Why did you agree to this?

Pak Ung Cheol. Jeong Tae Su. Lee Jeong Mun.

Why did you pick them?

Before we started, I did a little investigation.

I discovered something interesting.

Those 3 went to jail at almost the same time.

Pak Ung Cheol in June 2012.

Jeong Tae Su and Lee Jeong Mun, July and September 2012.

And you were suspended around that time too, Squad Leader. August 2012.

What's your connection with these 3 men--

Stop talking down to me!

-=Next Episode Preview=-

Is that woman that important to you?

Are you okay?

You killed me. And that woman saved me.

What might be the reason for this murderer to kill?

It smells of blood.

Help! My mother, she...

This isn't your first time.

If I want to beat that guy, I'll just have to kill off a few at random.

Rainy days. The smell of blood. The urge to kill.

Hidden killer, once more attentively observing the survivor!

What's with this funeral-like atmosphere?

Are you not planning to catch this kid?

It's blood.

You'll be the best if you just kill one more.

The one who survives, wins.

That woman will let you get rid of it.

Don't hide because you are scared.

I also really want to be like that.

Where did you go, you bastard?

I will surely catch the criminal.