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Hello Monster

Episode 1

Twenty year old female found dead in her Bangbae-dong home

Bangbae-dong murder incident

In every story there is a start and an end.

How would my story be?

A story that's started but hasn't ended, and is paused in place.

But, there is someone who is starting to tell me the story again.

And I'm about to reply to this unknown person's request.

And so my story which was paused in place begins again.

You're saying that no DNA or trace evidence came out, right?

Yes, that's what it says.

The suspect's particulars aren't easy...

There is a report of a woman's dead body found in Mapo Dowha-dong.

The corpse is similar to that of the Bangbae-dong case.

Let's go.

The body's condition is too different from Bangbae-dong's to call this a serial.

The state the corpse was found in was similar, so we have to at least check.

There a good chance that it's serial.

The Bangbae-dong case wasn't about simple revenge but rather unpredictable. There's no reason that there couldn't be a second or third occurrence.

There's no reason for it not to be either.

Oh, and didn't they say that the new team leader would be coming today?

He may come directly to here.

They told the team to get ready but I told them we were headed out to the crime scene.

You're working hard.

Maybe he'll come straight here.

As if he'd really.

Hey, who's there?

Is that the team leader? - I don't know.

It's that fellow.

Are you perhaps Team Leader Kang Eun Hyeok?

You all came knowing that this case has similarities to Bangbae-dong case, right?

Yes we did, but... It is the same perpetrator.

It also means that it will be hard to find a DNA sample, trace of evidence, eyewitness, CCTV etc.

We haven't got the result from forensics yet?

One special thing is that there's no perpetrator's signature like the one in Bangbae-dong.

Signature? But there wasn't anything of that type.

Check to see if the crime scene was contaminated or if the evidence was collected by forensics.

There'll be one for sure.

Have the suspects been picked out? Can I take a look at the list of suspects?

Like I said before, there's no solid evidence nor witnesses so--

Because there isn't any, there's no suspect list either.

Yes.

The victim in Bangbae-dong and the victim at the scene here must either

own a yacht and have a captain's license or at least knew someone who does.

The perpetrator must be intelligent leaving a bold signature in a spotless crime scene.

While he is an exhibitionist, he thinks he is somone whose own power is beyond the government's power.

It's not simple delusion, but a good possibility he actually has some political power.

Either institutional or a company...

I have waited crazily for so long,

and finally Lee Hyeon, this man, is in front of me.

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Do you have any questions?

Where do we take the notes and reports from?

And the signatures, too.

I'm sure those weren't mentioned in the Bangbae-dong case file.

It's that we...

Excuse me! Could you—

What is it?

Is there something on the rooftop?

You're working hard.

Wow. So we get to say our first greetings here.

I am the Leader of Team 1, Leader Kang Eun Hyeok.

Team Leader?

So who's this guy?

Oh, what?

He's not here.

Also not here.

He escaped.

Excuse me!

- What is this situation?- Who and what was he doing?

Maybe he isn't the team leader.

- I said that I am the team leader.- Team leader, my ass!

Do you think he's... the criminal?

Maybe what? Oh this...

Hey! We don't know about this guy either. Check his identity.

Yes.

May I have your ID please?

Hey, you!

Do you think I'll let you go this easily?

Hey!

Did you see that?- I saw it.

Now we have to catch him again.

Aigoo, do we have to run after him?

Maybe? Run, yes we should run.

Can you slow down a bit?

I don't think it will be a nuisance on the road even if you slowed down a bit.

Please go a bit slower.

Can you speed up a bit?

Can you lower the speed again?

Hey!

Stop! Stop!

Stop! Stop!

Hey you! Sir!

Hey you are that bastard right?

Stop right there! Stop there!

Stop!

Hey you!

Who are you?

How do you know me?

It's been 20 years.

It's been 20 years since I met this guy.

No. It's been 20 years since I stalked this guy.

But this guy not only does not remember me but this guy does not know I even exist.

I am not sure... How could I know you?

Is it you?

Who?

I'm sorry. But if you run away again, I won't have any strength.

Because of an email?

To organize it, you received Bangbaedong case file in an e-mail, you looked up the IP address and found that is was from the National Police.

For a moment, I thought you had sent it but I don't think so.

Anyway, thinking that the National Police needs my help,

I got on the plane to get here as fast as possible. I'm rather taken aback because you are saying that is not the case.

Does that make sense? Then why would you run away?

I only left because I finished what I needed to say.

There is no point in talking with people who can't understand what's going on any further

Even if I say something, it doesn't seem like you understand.

This guy, really—

How did you get onto the crime scene?

More than that, how do you know so much about Bang Bae's murder case after just looking at pictures?

Today's crime scene,too. You were there only 5-10 minutes but

You looked around the entire scene in that short of a time period? How did you do that?

People say that a person has an ability to process information within 16 feet, right?

It is only average.

Of course, there are people who have abilities above that

and, of course, there must be people who are below the average as well.

Oh, so it's that.

Hey!

Yah! He's telling us that we're below the average right now!

But, you know how to read the space between the lines.

Uh.

I confirmed his identity and it's all true. His American name is David Lee.

It's correct that he is John Jay College Criminal Justice Associate Professor from New York.

Even the time he arrived in the country is correct.

He was probably in the plane during the time of the crime.

In conclusion, he's not the culprit.

Now, what about the evidence to keep me here?

Let's say accessing the crime scene is obstruction on official business.

No chance of flight with solid identity

Don't think you can detain me.

-But for you to leave like this...-Emergency arrest without a reason and false arrest.

On top of that, because of the handcuff, I got scratches on my wrist.

Should I sue?

That's why I said I'm sorry before I put the handcuff on you.

You must not remember.

How did you find out about Dohwadong scene location?

Unless you intercepted police communication or hacked into our system, you would have not known.

Primary crime scene in Bangbeadong told me.

But to me, you are a witness. So, I have to, at least, understand the crime scene.

His identity and his proof of residence are solid. I guarantee it.

But...

Planning manager is guaranteeing it.

Our first greeting was kind of weird, right?

Let's forget everything that happened earlier and start off nicely again with formal greetings.

From now I'm the new leader that will lead the special investigation team..

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I thought you'd bored on your way out, so, I am accompanying you as a token of my apology

This association is only simple what are you more curious about?

It was a lie when you said you went to the crime scene thinking that the police had requested your help in error.

I think you have a different reason. Right?

If you're right?

Tell me the reason you went to the crime scene-

No, the real reason why you came to Korea.

If you tell me how you know who I am.

Oh, so then you'll tell me why.

After hearing it, I might consider telling you why.

Look. You do have a different reason.

Are you curious?

Of course I'm curious.

Aren't you curious too?

After hearing you, it does seem like I've seen you somewhere.

Really?

Like I expected, I don't know.

You said something about affective brain skill but your memory must be bad.

Either you didn't have anything special enough for me to remember or

there was no reason for me to remember you, no?

I said you still are a witness.

Let's not leave the country without notice!

Tell me the reason you went to the crime scene- No, the real reason why you came to Korea.

My real reason?

It started with an email.

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This

This a part of my memory that I buried.

What was it again?

It's a drawing from my childhood, around the time I lost my father and younger brother.

This is an invitation someone sent to me.

Some business came up in Korea.

I need you to book me the earliest flight possible and set up an appointment with the dean.

Numbers to follow

Letters to follow

Those things that were secretly hidden in Bangbaedong crime scene pictures are signals and clues.

N 37.541506 E 126.947357

And this is coordinate?

The coordinate indicated was here: Another murder crime scene.

Who is it?

Who sent me this message?

Would that person and

that kid

be alive?

That's why I returned to this place.

I have homework to solve and someone to find

Hurry and eat. You should eat.

Hurry. Good. That's right.

The things I do well, everything that I remember,

The place of my decisive times and where my soul was made.

Here, my story begins again.

Every child's story begins with their parents

Year 1996

Hyeon. Lee Hyeon.

What are you doing here? There's so many things from the

move we have to put away that it's chaotic but you're out here alone not helping?

From what I know, you used to be the idle one.

Hyung! I don't see my sketchbook! My crayons too!

- Alright. I'll find it.- Hurry, hurry, hurry!

When I found it, it was dead.

-Stay still. -Would you open the window for me?

What?

I am sensitive to smell.

I think it'll be better if you change your skin (cosmetic product)

What?

Because the air wasn't too good.

-This bastard! - I'm feeling much better.

I'll deal with him.

My daily routine is checking my mother's mood.

I guess I'll be able to sleep tonight without any worries.

Ah. Today, is like this.

The days I was getting the beatings were stressful.

Once, twice, three times.

Four times, five times, six times.

On the days Grandpa drank alcohol

This is last week's.

I shared a room with my uncle.

-This was -a frightening nightmare -last last week's.

But you have no grandfather, uncle, or mom.

Ah, is that so?

There will be a time that comes when you tell me your real story.

I don't know what you're expecting, but I don't have much of a story to tell.

Why do people hurt others?

But then again, why can't people hurt others?

That was a curious kid, a normal one.

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You are Lee Joong Min. Right?

Hello, I saw your lecture last semester and I even said hello to you.

- Ah, yes. Is that so?- Yes, yes.

I did hear that you moved to this area so I figured that I would meet you sometime.

Then, I'll see you some time in the future.

Ah, yes. Then, work well.

Oh, by any chance, do you raise a dog?

There were some reports on dog theft and cruelty lately.

It's obvious they are being done by dog breeders.

Lee Hyeon...

Did you have a nightmare?

Oh.

I must have forgotten.

That's because you always stay up during the night.

-Are these the people you're researching? -Uh, yeah.

They look normal, all of them.

But they're not right? Normal people.

Evil is hidden inside normal people.

The most cruel people can wear the face of an angel.

That's why you should always be cautious about strangers, okay?

- Also...- Also?

Dad wishes if you were more like a kid, like others your age.

Dad! Let's go to the amusement park this weekend.

I don't want to wash and put clothes on Min and take him to kindergarten and back anymore.

Not doing that and not doing any household chores either.

You keep forgetting to pay utility bills.

You made me stop the gas, water, electricity.

And I don't want to make your coffee and check for your schedules anymore.

I'm going to be stupid and just play with robots.

Wow. This coffee is killer. My child is the best barista! A barista!

Time's up. You have to leave now, Dad.

- That's right, that's right.- It's here.

Oh, the jacket.

Your bag?

The bag, the bag. That's right. I would be in trouble without this. Son,

thank you. Hm? Thank you!

- Dad.- Did I forget something else?

Why do people hurt others?

Why do people hurt others?- But then,

why can't people hurt others?

Why can't they hurt others?

That was a curious kid, a normal one.

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When I volunteered to join Munchung Special Team to investigate the crime,

Everyone tried to stop me.

After I got into the Police by means of special qualification exam, I was on elite path.

But I reject the intelligence and security division and come to investigation division. Really,

I surprised everyone around me.

But I, more than physical comfort...

How did you about Dowhadong's crime scene?

Primary crime scene in Banbaedong told me.

What did the crime scene tell him and how?

This is how I come to meet you all.

Although we started out meeting with a bit of misunderstanding.

But we can unite again..

One special fact is that there was no perpetrator's signature sign as it showed in Bangbaedong's.

Signature? But we don't have that.

Check to see if the crime scene was contaminated or if the evidence was collected by the forensics.

There is one for sure.

Signature..

My experience in investigating crime scene is rather short.

However, with my leadership and my ability to quickly adapt, this Special Investigation Unit, I will...

You heard that a usual person has ability to process information within 16 feet, right?

It is just an average.

Of course someone would have higher ability than that.

And of course someone would be below the average.

This impudent jerk!

With this hot heart and cold head

and restless feet. -What did you come to find?

You -With you all!

I'll be with you all.

Now, shall we start the discussion about the case?

Oh, yes. About the person who was at the crime scene.

Is he..

Who was he?

I'll take your reports.

Found it.

So...

According to him, the perpetrator in Bangbaedong's case and Dowhadong's case are the same.

There is a good possibility that the perpetrator used a yacht.

It's all bullshit.

He's not a fortune teller or anything.

He sneaked in the crime scene and left quietly like a mouse.

I heard he a professor teaching criminology in America.

Also advised police in America. -Do you believe that?

I confirmed it and the info is correct.

It is like basing his credentials on his education and experience.

Then, why did he release that fraudulent person?

He should have turned him over to intellectual crime investigation team.

You just dissed me, didn't you? What team are your on?

Are you jealous? -No, you rascal.

You all must not read much.

I...

I am crazy for reading.

Ah, then you would know.

I remembered later on but that guy earlier wrote a book too.

A criminology book.

Uh, must have sold a lot if it is in that field.

You don't know, Team Leader?

Should we do it like this?

He seems to have some information or theory on the case.

Let's listen to his opinion

Put our pride aside and make a request for his cooperation.

I agree! -How can we let that suspicious rat in the team?

Besides, he is not the type to cooperate.

I'll get his cooperation.

If you request it, he'll definitely refuse. You even cuffed him!

He said he may sue you for the scratches on his wrists, too.

Don't worry. I'll do it.

He may be waiting for us to make an official request.

He did voluntarily come to the crime scene from America.

What if he still says no?

Well, then...

I'll just use my looks then.

They have a rotten eye for looks.

Let's see.

Yes?

So it wasn't a fake phone number -It was faster than I expected

What is? -Is this for a cooperation request?

Well.. More then a cooperation, it's..

Let's hang up. I am busy.

I didn't exactly said it is NOT a request.

Have you find any special specifics?

-At this time.. -None

If you did, you would not be asking for my cooperation on the investigation.

Don't overthink this and let's meet up.

And we can talk about the details.. -I am not interested

Why?

Just because.

- Don't be like that—- Don't be like that. Let's do it like this.

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I am asking for your cooperation, professor! Happy?

No, I still won't.

Huh, this...

Professor Lee?

The amount of dust is very different.

What?

Dust is what?

Did you invade into another crime scene?

I think it is opposite. I think someone invaded my house

Anyway, please think it over.

I'm busy.

Oh, look at this...

He is a big jerk!

No...

This guy... Yes.

You jerk just invade once, I'll get you...

A visitor.

My father's memorandum was alway here.

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Memorandum is gone but

Lee Joon Yeong has appeared instead.

Are you feeling sick?

It's not that.

If it's not that, then...

Something to cause you a headache? Like me?

It's not exactly a problem..

Why? Is there something going on?

Uh... I'm getting a divorce.

There's no way to be a good wife while working.

At this rate, you might become the first woman Minister.

Let's talk about that later. Now it's your turn. You had something to say

It's nothing much.

Today is Lee Joon Yeong's trial.

I want to do the interview at the Central Office. Would you prepare the site for me?

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4,758 plus

472,908 is?

18,824,514

My dad can do that by himself.

Correct!

If someone is good with an abacus, they can get the numbers right.

Stop overreacting.

In movies, they count things like this. Then you're a real genius.

How many?

571.

Hey... prove that this.. 571.

Count them. How do I count-

You can't lie, this is the police station.

You'll know if you count them.

Come on..

Yeah, count them. You scattered them so you have to count.

Where are you going? Sit down.

Count with me.

It's 571.

10 at a time.

10. 2.

Let's take a break first.

Is Professor Lee Joong Min not here?

By chance, are you Professor Lee's son?

So you are.

Your dad will be right back, so would you like to wait inside?

I know who you are, ahjusshi.

I saw the photo that my dad has of you.

Am I scary?

You're not scary, but I'm curious.

What are you curious about?

How did you become this kind of person?

Me? What kind of a person am I?

Someone different from others?

Ducklings think that their mom is the first person they see.

You think that until you die. Do you know why?

Your head, so your brain

already set it like that.

You're smart. That's right.

All animals have what's referred to as a critical time period,

the time when their brains develop and are becoming fully developed.

The things they see, hear, know, and feel during that time frame don't change easily.

For ducks, that time period is a few hours.

Within a few hours, their entire brain is developed fully.

For a monkey, it's about 1-2 years.

How about a human? How many years is it for a human?

10-12 years. Just around your age.

That's the deciding the time frame for humans.

And I call that the fate-deciding time.

How was your deciding time period, ahjusshi?

More than me, how is your deciding time period?

From what I think, you're someone different from others too.

Isn't it hard? Do people understand you?

Does your father trust you?

I'm curious..

as to what kind of adult you'll become. I want to see.

Where is Hyeon?

Hyeon?

He seems to be really something, Sunbae.

A couple of adults tried to tease one boy, but it got backfired.

They were putting on a show trying to count the match sticks and then forgetting what the count was.

They're probably still counting them.

What are you talking about?

Is Hyeon here?

Didn't you see him?

Earlier, he said he had something to give you.

Hyeon, should I tell you a secret between the two of us?

Dad.

Let's go.

Bye. Let's meet again, as promised.

What's going on?

By any chance, Hyeon, did you meet Lee Joon Yeong?

Did he?

Please take care of him.

Want to go out with me?

Are you not hungry? Isn't there anything you want to eat?

No.

Alright. Then let's go outside.

Let's go.

Hey, hey! You were right!

You were right about the 571!

Hey, are you really a genius?

I told you he was a genius! -Wow. How did he get that right?

From now on, there's no more reason for us to see each other.

Today was the last session.

Are you really that worried about Hyeon?

Always worrying about something, getting scared..

You were curious about the changing factor in my childhood.

It was because Hyeon was worried.

Don't assume things recklessly.

You're right, Professor.

I knew when I saw.

Hyeon is very similar to me when I was young.

Don't let my son's name come out of your lips.

He's a smart child.

So?

So what?

So?

I told him what I know.

He's smart and different

We were able to have a very good conversation.

So?

You made a promise of some sort?

How dare you, with my son..

What promise did you make?

It's our promise.

So it's none of your business, Professor.

I know what you're thinking, Professor.

And those thoughts are correct.

Your thoughts on your son

Your doubts.

I don't have

those thoughts.

I didn't say what thoughts those were, though.

"Won't he become

a monster like me?"

I didn't mention that those were your thoughts.

You bastard!

During the interview with Lee Joon Yeong,

there was one thing that I learned.

As I was observing him...

He too was observing me.

He learned of my fear

and planted doubts in it.

This is yours, right?

Did you draw these, or

did Hyung draw these?

Did your older brother drew these?

Hyung drew them.

Don't tell Hyung that I told you.

Is Hyung scary?

But, don't trust Hyung, Dad.

Bedwetting, arson and cruelty to animals.

A psychopath always

has these symptoms as a child.

Bedwetting is common to kids.

And losing the mother like that,

could bring memory loss and separation anxiety.

Was a temporary symptom.

You...

There are things you don't know.

Did you find any unusual symptom?

What is it?

As a result, I

in the end, did I lose to the doubt Lee Joon Yeong implanted in me?

I think my son

is like a monster.

However, my son is like a monster.

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I know what you're thinking, Professor.

And those thoughts are correct.

Your thoughts about your son.

Your suspicion.

"Will he become

a monster like him?"

I will get out of here.

And meet your son, see you soon.

Dad...

Dad will...

protect you completely.

Dad, did you called?

Hyeon, sit here.

From now on,

we'll be staying here.

To other people, you went to study abroad.

Now people think that

you're not in Korea.

This was the only method I could think of

at the moment.

To protect you from the world,

and to protect the world from yo—

Um.

Alright. Regarding your studies, do them with me.

You're starting all over with me.

How is this world, how normal people

live.

We'll start from that point.

Does your Dad

believe in you?

There is a child who was pretty since birth.

Others said "how pretty," "so pretty,"

thinking that the child is pretty.

There are those who were stupid since birth.

Because others called them stupid,

there are people who became stupid.

Also,

there are those who are monsters since birth.

People see them as monsters,

call them monsters,

so they become monsters.

What does your father call you?

How does he perceive you?

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♫ Remember me if it gets tough ♫

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That jerk is back.

I can't describe his imprudence with my vocability level.

So this is when you use the saying that your head is just a decoration.

Tell me more about that arrogant jerk next time.

Contact me when you're blood pressure gets lower.

I don't know if he's a friend or an enemy, so what can I do?

The only thing I know for sure is,

That he is one of the link.

By the time you hear this, I'll be there to keep my promise to you.

I'm probably by your side already.