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We're here.

Anyone in here?

Why is it so quiet?

Is this the address that was called in?

They said they heard a scream.

- Who did? - Apartment downstairs.

Yeah?

Wait, miss!

Put that knife down.

I don't know what's going on, but first…

put it down.

We can help you, okay?

I know you're both in on it.

You thought I wouldn't know.

Die!

Kundalini.

Move your hand to the left.

Good.

Don't you think this model looks too old?

She looks fine to me.

No!

Even her skin looks too dull.

Our target is 20-somethings, but this is more for senior citizens.

Maybe a different dress?

What difference would it make to change her clothes?

Hyo-jung, what's that look on your face?

- Smile! - I'm sorry.

This model doesn't look fresh at all.

You can't do this now.

She's not a rookie, and you telling me this now...

I'd rather use a rookie.

Will you take responsibility if we lose sales after this?

Give us a moment, please.

Okay.

What a nutcase. What does he even know about commercials?

Hyo-jung, I'm really sorry,

but this client keeps complaining about using you.

You know how it goes in this line of work.

I'll call you again with another job, okay?

Hello? Where are you now?

Are you available now?

I wasn't there at that time!

Chief is calling you.

Not again! Why? I'm damn busy right now.

I have no idea.

God damn it. What am I, his punching bag?

I have a case for you.

It's a homicide.

The suspect killed an old couple next door and then attempted suicide.

It's your area, isn't it?

Come on, what area?

You'd think I'm Lieutenant Horatio from CSI, or something.

Damn it.

You've got nothing to do at home these days, right?

It must be nerve-wracking to be alone after your divorce.

Take a close look at it.

Go solve it.

The suspect is unconscious right now,

so try investigating the people around her first.

When she comes to, the hospital will call you.

Good, this is the exact look we've been searching for.

Chic and urban.

We wouldn't have wasted time if it was her from the beginning.

You have a great eye for talent.

Yeah, it's the exact look that our company wanted.

I knew you'd like her.

Then, let's get ready to start.

Didn't you say you had a photoshoot?

Do you really have time for this today?

Well…

the client wanted to work with me…

but I didn't like their products, so I turned it down.

You shouldn't have!

At our age, we should never think twice and take any job.

Isn't it scary to see the young girls catching up with us?

You look a little tired.

Did you go on another harsh diet for the shoot?

Do I?

It's not the shoot.

I can't sleep well these days because of paralyzing nightmares.

I saw a doctor, but it hasn't helped.

What, nightmares?

I used to have them often when I was young.

Grandma told me to put a knife under my pillow, and so I did,

and I've never had them since then.

Isn't it amazing?

You try it, too, it doesn't hurt to try. It worked for me.

What are you staring at?

What?

No, it's nothing.

Bend your legs to the right.

Then, inhale deeply, with your hands to the ceiling,

exhale and right hand on the floor.

Stretch your left hand.

And inhale,

exhale with your left hand under the right armpit.

Roll up your spine. Two, one.

Excuse me?

Yes?

We met a few days ago, didn't we?

I don't know.

Don't you, really?

No.

You're Lee Hyo-jung from Dong Soong Girl's High School, right?

By the way… you've changed a lot.

I hear that from time to time.

I should go to wherever you do for your beauty treatment.

Treatment?

Yeah, whatever it is, plastic surgery or skin care.

So, you also think I've gone through major plastic surgery?

What's wrong with that? Everyone's doing it.

What is it? A yoga studio?

It's not the kind of yoga studio that you already know.

The classes are really tough, and it costs an arm and a leg.

But once the course is over, you'll feel a definite change.

Are you trying to scam me after all these years?

What, yoga?

If you don't wanna tell me, then just say it.

You looked quite desperate that day.

Come on, think about it.

And I don't tell lies…

unlike you-know-who.

I think I need to have that treatment again.

I told you that you can't.

Just let me have it, please.

I said no, there's serious side effects.

And a risk of skin damage, too.

Then… is there anything else I can have right now?

Whitening!

I need whitening care!

Let me have that at least?

For now, there's no procedure that can be done on your face.

Just get a skin massage for today.

It's complimentary.

What happened?

Someone died again, I think.

The water is deep here, people die swimming…

and some commit suicide here.

The last guest is on her way now.

Welcome.

We've been expecting you.

You're all here now.

Thank you for coming such a long way.

I'm Yoo-jin, who will lead you to the world of Kundalini from today.

There, you can read the rules to be followed.

Drinking and smoking are strictly restricted.

And drugs, of course.

Not even coffee?

No.

Only food and tea we prepare here will be available.

Cell phones aren't allowed, either, as they hugely affect our training.

Then how do we have contact with the outside?

Only when we allow it, when the training's over.

Gosh, that's too intense.

If you don't like our rules, you can leave anytime.

Well then, our training starts at 5:00. I'll see you there.

It doesn't look like a single woman's room.

- She worked at a hostess bar? - Yes.

I asked her neighbors, and she had no interactions with the dead couple.

Nothing significant.

He seems to be her boyfriend.

This is nonsense!

How can we not lose weight when we eat like this, like birds?

It's the usual diet spa program that just starves you to make you slim.

Isn't it?

Right.

I'm Kang Mi-yeon.

I'm Lee Hyo-jung.

Hi, I'm Kim Ji-won.

How did you all find out about this place?

I'm a mixed martial arts fighter, and I came for the diet.

We fighters also gotta be pretty these days.

Wow, that's cool. A female martial arts fighter.

You look too young to be here.

- What's your reason? - Well, I just…

Are you here for retreat, or something?

We all came here to get prettier, isn't it?

So, just give the ice-breakers a rest already.

By any chance, are you the actress Jung Ye-na?

I'm a big fan of yours.

By the way, do you really think we can get prettier?

I really want to believe it, but I'm not sure.

Her talk about some Kundalini kind of sounded like a scam.

In fact, I thought my friend was trying to get me into a pyramid scheme.

But she came to see me looking pretty and slim, so, I was surprised.

Even plastic surgery wouldn't have been enough to fix her face.

We'll always have this tea before classes.

Drink. It'll ease your mind.

Now, the training starts.

Only for Kundalini.

Excuse me?

You keep saying "Kundalini," but what is that?

All humans possess the energy of the universe.

We just don't notice it. In here, which is like the mother's womb,

you'll open the third eye.

And witness its power to complete your beauty.

I will… make it possible.

Is it scientifically possible?

The soul and the universe, and their communion…

the power that science can never reach.

Don't doubt it.

Get rid of even the smallest doubt.

If you don't…

you'll never reach the level of Kundalini.

Never.

Close your eyes and let's start with breathing.

Excuse me.

Yes, go ahead.

I think I keep hearing some strange noise in my sleep at night.

I think you must be mistaken.

So, I opened my door just to be sure,

and saw something that looked like a snake.

Again… I think you saw that wrong…

but we'll go check, anyway.

Do you have anything else to say?

No.

Hello, sweetie. Come on, when do I get my car?

You're sure this time?

Where?

That motel we went to last week?

Yeah, that place was fine.

Okay.

Damn, that bitch always sucks me back in with that BMW.

- Mr. Min Chul-soo? - Yes?

You know this woman, huh?

That's Bo-ra.

Is she in trouble?

Are you two together?

Not really, it's just a business relationship.

Anyway, she's a total nutcase, seriously bipolar.

We know that she is, too. Just tell me more about her.

She used to be one of the most popular girls working at the hostess bar.

She said she once made tens of thousands of dollars in a day...

- Get to the point. - Okay.

But she was getting older and there were lots of younger girls now,

so she became severely depressed.

Then one day, she went somewhere for some yoga.

And, my gosh, came back with her whole body transformed.

She lost so much weight and her wrinkles were gone.

- She came back looking pretty? - Yeah!

But the problem was, she said she was seeing ghosts.

Something about snakes, and "chakras" or something.

I got scared and stopped meeting her.

Sir, they said Jeong Bo-ra just came to.

Next pose.

Next pose.

Now, bend over.

Slowly.

Excuse me. I can't focus.

We should all be working on the same level.

Some of us aren't experienced enough, don't you think?

Move on to the next pose.

Your body's too stiff.

Relax.

Come to the training room at midnight, alone.

Move on to the next pose.

So, you mean you killed them because of yoga?

- I did see it. - Saw what?

I've almost reached Kundalini, but they were seeking my soul.

I mean, what can they possibly seek, two old people who could barely move?

Are you saying that old man sexually harassed you, or what?

Kundalini has nothing to do with the secular world.

Well, there's nothing else we can do. This statement is clearly over.

We'll just wrap up our report here.

I saw it!

I did see it.

There are many snakes.

Are they gross?

What? Well, a little.

Snakes once symbolized wisdom and medicine…

but prejudice against them increased over time.

With a lot of distortion.

It's tough, isn't it?

I'm just sorry for being a burden to others.

Here, try this tea.

It's called Karma and it will help you relax.

Both physically and mentally.

It'll even help you open your eyes.

Well?

It's a little bitter…

but I guess it's making me relaxed.

At first, I thought I was seeing things because I was dieting too much.

Yeah, whatever.

Let me just hear your story in detail.

What did you see?

- A ghost. - A ghost.

I know you don't believe it, but I really saw it.

It kept following me and whispering in my ears.

That whisper was seriously killing me.

The whisper that never stopped, and those creepy sounds.

You'll never know that kind of fear and pain.

I only felt brave while meditating.

I knew I couldn't run away anymore, if Kundalini was just around the corner.

You thought this ghost haunting you was your neighbors.

So, you went there and killed them with a knife.

While meditating.

Where on Earth can I learn that Kundalini thing?

Let me learn it, too.

Next pose.

Next pose.

What?

Stay focused!

Next pose.

Look straight ahead… and breathe.

You seem to have gotten much better in just a day.

What happened?

I'm not sure if you'd believe me.

I was meditating by myself in the training room last night.

Then suddenly, I got aroused.

And right as it peaked I felt…

like I could overcome any limit, which I've never felt before.

Isn't it that you were always good at yoga, but were just hiding it till now?

Come on, level with me.

Master said Kundalini only comes from the purest mind.

I guess you'll never feel it.

Master? What master?

What are you doing here?

I…

This is a restricted area. No outsiders.

Leave.

What are you doing here at this hour?

Please refrain from any individual activities after bedtime.

I'm sorry.

What is it? Get out!

It's okay. You can just enjoy it.

Focus on all of your inner energy.

You might feel the heat coming from the bottom.

Feel the heat, focusing on the sound of the bell.

Slowly.

Good.

This is it for today. Well done.

Ji-won, just a moment.

That looks really serious.

You should see a doctor right away.

Why should I see a doctor?

You want me to leave?

You're afraid I'll get prettier than you, aren't you?

- No, I'm really worried. - Mind your own business.

You morons have no idea what Kundalini is.

What's wrong with her? Is she nuts?

- Are you okay? - I only spoke out of real concern.

What's the world coming to?

This senior has to get a coffee for the junior.

Then you can do all the research here.

Are you looking down on me for being computer illiterate?

Nah, how could I dare do that?

- Look at you. - Sir.

The more I learn about Kundalini, the weirder it gets.

What's weird?

Listen, "A snake that passes Chakra 5 near the Adam's apple

will become a dragon,

and if it passes Chakra 6 on the forehead,

it gets a dragon ball, and when it passes Chakra 7,

a trainee finally reaches the level of Saint."

What does that mean?

It means, Kundalini is the latent energy in the human body,

which can be maximized through yoga and meditation

and used any way you want.

Why a snake?

Isn't it just a symbolic meaning?

Sir, I feel like this case has something to do with a cult.

I was thinking the same.

Tomorrow, go find out if there's someone connected to all this

amongst the suspects acquaintances.

Okay.

What a creep. He loves pretty ones.

I think I need to get out of here.

What's going on?

My dead friend comes to me every night.

Would you believe if it's a natural phenomenon?

What do you mean, a natural phenomenon?

It means your spiritual eye to reach Kundalini is opening.

Then what? You'd see another world, wouldn't you?

Well, you can leave anytime. It's not a prison or something.

But…

it would be a real shame.

Such spiritual events indicate you would reach Kundalini for sure.

It's ready.

Okay.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Let's begin.

Push your hips forward and lean backward.

Now, the bow pose.

As if the end of your toes will reach your head,

stretch as much as possible.

Such a weakling.

Now, what?

- Ma'am… - Yeah, Ji-won.

I'm here.

Why, what is it?

I'm so cold.

You're cold? So cold?

Hang in there.

If you do, you'll be so pretty.

Did you see Hyo-jung's skin?

Did she get some hydro injection from somewhere, or what?

How can you say that now when somebody's hurt?

That's already happened.

I'm sure she did something.

Didn't you know?

Actually, she's getting some private treatment.

Skin repair for VVIP.

She was late today because of that, she said.

You really didn't know.

Don't you think we should go check on Ji-won?

Why were you late today?

Well… I had some issues.

The director didn't give you some special treatment, or something?

- Pardon? - I mean, look.

If you spend time with her, a newbie becomes a yoga master,

or your skin turns super fair in just one day.

Gosh, were you surprised?

I haven't told you this before because it was too personal.

Ji-won is suffering from dystonia.

We've just found a painkiller in her bag.

Then, how is Ji-won's condition now?

Not so bad that we need to worry.

Well, let's wrap up today's lesson for now.

"In 1962, It was designated as National Monument No. 98,

and its name Sagul means 'a snake cave.'"

They used to sacrifice virgins

to the giant snake in Gimnyeongsagul Cave.

A yoga studio next to the snake cave.

I think her condition's getting worse.

And it seems like she's losing her mind, too.

Should I give her some extra-strength drugs?

I've separated her from the other trainees…

but I don't think she'll last long.

Let her live a few days more.

She must die somewhere else, naturally.

The sea's close on every side.

I said, it won't take long.

She's meditating now. I'll tell her later.

I'm Jung Ye-na!

- I want to see her... - Please calm down first.

Hey, how dare you put your hand on me!

What's going on?

I want to talk to you, but he says I can't.

Don't you know she's our VVIP?

I apologize.

- Leave us. - Yes.

What brought you here?

It's about Hyo-jung. I saw you two yesterday.

Suddenly, her skin got so much fairer.

You know what I'm talking about.

Of course, I do. You're our precious guest.

We've already prepared it for you.

Come to the training room at midnight.

A special treatment will be waiting for you.

There's such a thing?

But it has to be our own little secret.

Ye-na!

Ye-na!

Are you okay? Ye-na!

- I'll get the others. - No!

You don't need to wake them up.

I don't want to make a fuss.

I just fell asleep while meditating.

But still...

I'll be fine if I have a little water and get some rest.

Please, don't tell anyone what you saw tonight.

In the Joseon Dynasty, there came a new Judge Seo-ryun,

who killed a huge snake at Gimnyeongsagul Cave.

Then a shaman told him to run into the castle

and not look back no matter what.

But suddenly, it began to rain blood.

So, he carelessly looked back…

And turned into a salt pillar?

That one is from the Bible.

Anyway, that snake's blood shot up high and fell everywhere.

So, what happened to the judge?

He died.

I've got something to say.

I've been thinking, but on that day…

Sorry to bother you, but I need your approval for this.

On that day, what?

No! I was just too sensitive. I'm sorry.

Something's not right here.

I'm sure this place is cursed.

What do you mean by that?

Ever since that day, I've been seeing a snake.

A snake?

A big snake. I know you won't believe me.

But I'm not lying.

We gotta get out of here!

Maybe Ji-won has disappeared or already died!

Ye-na, calm down first.

I saw it! I did see it!

You trust me? You have to trust me.

I'm not lying.

I don't tell lies.

I don't tell lies, unlike you-know-who.

You thief!

It's mine! I bought it for myself!

Choi Ga-young, you filthy bitch!

My dad bought me this for my birthday from Galleria Department Store.

Don't you try to bullshit me, you little thief.

It's true.

Believe me, please?

Stop it, bitch. You wanna die?

Give it back! And I don't tell lies.

This goddamn bitch is pissing me off.

No!

Crazy bitch.

It's all because of you.

Who is it?

Mi-yeon, it's me, Ji-won.

Ji-won, are you okay? Come on in.

What's wrong?

Gosh, you're burning up. Let's go see a doctor now.

No! Let's just stay here.

I'm scared. That snake will come again.

Snake? There's no snake in here.

You should lie down.

I'm so cold.

Okay, hold on.

No, I don't wanna do this yoga anymore.

What took you so long? We've been waiting.

Where are the others?

Their bodies have already reached Kundalini.

Hyo-jung, now you can get everything that you want.

What was it that I really wanted?

The ultimate beauty. That's what you wanted.

Why would I…

have ever wanted that?

You don't need to worry at all.

Kundalini will give you the answers to all your questions…

and true beauty.

I know you killed her, Ga-young.

How are you today?

Detective.

Did you capture the yoga trainer that I told you about?

Well, it's more accurate to say that we found her.

And Choi, the secretary, who was killed with a knife in your bed.

And a female staff member who was stabbed to death in the kitchen.

How many times have I told you I didn't kill them?

That woman and Ga-young did all of it.

You said she was Choi Ga-young, right?

Right.

Once you capture her… the truth will come out.

According to our investigation, her name is Park Seo-hee, aged 27.

Nothing but her job as a model matches your description.

I said no.

This one is Ga-young, from Dong Soong Girl's High School!

Isn't this woman Choi Ga-young from Dong Soong High School?

No.

I've never seen her before.

She's the real Choi Ga-young.

No way! She's not Choi Ga-young!

This real Ga-young hasn't seen you since graduation.

Park Seo-hee, the model, said she saw you at the photo studio.

She got the commercial job instead of you.

She was the one who told me about that yoga studio she went to.

That's Jeong Bo-ra from your high school!

She's in the same situation as you.

There was a record of her meeting you,

right before her arrest for murdering her neighbors.

She said she told you about that yoga studio at that time.

That can't be.

This is your skin clinic treatment record, right?

You've been getting illegal procedures with amphetamines

and using sleeping pills consistently.

Our expert said if these two substances are taken together,

it's highly likely a person will see or hear things that aren't there.

Your brain got all messed up with drugs

and turned this model, Seo-hee, into an imaginary Ga-young.

Then what about Kali, that yoga studio?

Kali began to get famous for making girls pretty and slimmer,

and people like you paid expensive fees for their lessons.

You've lost weight so fast,

but that was because you were all drinking tea containing even more drugs.

So, all the trainees started seeing and hearing things,

and they've been covering it up by calling it "Kundalini."

They brewed wolfsbane root tea to prevent those side effects.

There's a saying that the root prevents hallucinations,

but it's really a deadly poison that can even cause death,

deadly enough to be used as poison in the Joseon Dynasty.

Kim Ji-won died from that poison.

So, you mean,

my own hallucination has… created delusions?

There was a male employee, Choi.

This man you killed was the yoga trainer's lover,

and the other one was her husband.

The husband confessed it all after being arrested.

You want me to believe it now?

Could you believe it if it was you?

It can't be true.

There was someone trying to kill me.

It's true, it was self-defense.

There really was someone.

Someone was trying to kill me.

How is she?

She doesn't remember what she did at all.

I don't think she's pretending.

Miss Lee Hyo-jung! Calm down!

Calm down!

Nurse!

What's happening? She's suddenly having this attack.

My wrist hurts!

It's urgent.

Please take it off!

My wrist hurts so much, please.

My wrist hurts so much.

What is it? What's going on?

Compression, gauze! Give me gauze!

How's the office these days?

It's all the same.

Chief's very worried about you.

If he's so worried, why doesn't he ever call me?

It's because we're all busy looking for the last yoga studio trainee, okay?

By the way, when does your suspension end?

Don't ask, you bastard. It's taking for over to be done.

Anyway, where do you think the last trainee might be?

How would I even know? I'm not a psychic.

What? You can just enjoy it, too.

Kundalini.