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ALL CHARACTERS, GROUPS, ORGANIZATIONS, INCIDENTS,

AND LOCATIONS DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS

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EPISODE 11. THE NAIVE

I have an ulterior motive.

Let's make a deal, Captain Gu.

I need you

to help me.

Then,

I'll help you catch the killer.

Who are you planning to take your revenge on?

Jung So-ram was thrilled,

at the thought of finally returning to Korea.

YEAR 2022, CHINA

And also, when you go to Korea...

go and see Kim Seong-dae.

We're going to need a good plan.

But I don't want to meet him,

nor show myself looking like this.

Like that matters.

Don't you think it's unfair?

We have been on the run, restless at heart every day.

But the fuckers who took all my money

live with their heads held high!

So what are you going to do?

Revenge...

How?

Unfortunately,

she came and got killed.

Forget about getting revenge.

She was looked down on by Kim Seong-dae.

So you're going to get revenge on the ones who gave you protection.

Protection?

You have it backwards.

Captain Gu, you're quite naive.

To be frank,

I don't care who those murderers kill.

I want to use this opportunity to get revenge.

- That's why you came to the station. - Yes.

It was to catch them off guard?

To get revenge,

I needed to recruit helpers while keeping myself safe.

And...

that's supposed to be me?

Captain Gu, listen carefully.

In this field,

trust is everything.

After we catch the killers,

I'll give you all the proof you need to prove my backers guilty.

You take charge and bring it to light.

You're bold enough for that, aren't you?

I'll get my revenge,

and you'll become a successful cop.

Doesn't it sound great?

Let's just focus on the murders.

When an opportunity comes, you're supposed to seize it.

If you wrap things up nicely,

I'd say you could even get into politics.

After all, you were a former attorney.

That's a good background to have.

Former attorneys enter politics

and do well for themselves.

I should tell Captain Gu.

Tell him what?

We should inform the cops

of the possibility that No Sang-cheon is in Korea.

What on earth are you talking about?

The police don't even believe that No Sang-cheon is alive.

Captain Gu...

sounded like he was convinced No Sang-cheon was alive.

Forget it.

Whatever he said, I don't trust the police.

Have you forgotten what Deputy Head Gang did to us?

Captain Gu will also betray us when push comes to shove.

He thinks fraud victims are nothing compared to murder victims.

Sang-bong is right.

Think of it this way.

Imagine the police found out No Sang-cheon was back before we did.

Would Captain Gu tell us?

He'll say we're an interference and tell us to butt out.

Then, all information jammed.

I'm sorry.

For making light

of all your suffering.

I now understand that fraud can sometimes be crueler

than murder.

No.

Captain Gu is different.

Can you trust Captain Gu?

It's pretty much out in the open that Xin Chang is No Sang-cheon.

Won't he tell the press?

Captain Gu is after the killer,

not No Sang-cheon.

If the press gets wind of it,

they will only report on No Sang-cheon and not the murders.

I'm sure Captain Gu understands that.

Darn it.

The anxiety is getting to me

with No Sang-cheon in Korea.

No Sang-cheon, that bastard.

I was meaning to take care of him after the cases get wrapped up,

but now the cops know he's here.

Take care of him?

How is that news to you?

Do you think we can sleep in peace with that man wandering around?

That asshole knows everything!

That's been ringing for a while now.

COMMISSIONER

You should pick it up.

Why don't you take out the phone those men gave you?

Wake up, you son of a bitch.

Where are the gold bars? Where are they?

Let's just go!

You better pick up when we give you a call on this.

Right.

Where...

I must be getting senile with age.

Where did I put it?

You know who the culprits are, don't you?

You can't go looking for the culprits

when you don't know who they are.

That just doesn't make sense.

You're right.

The bastards who threatened me.

When their tactics didn't work,

they resorted to such heinous crimes.

But...

now that I'm back,

those sons of bitches achieved their goal.

Who are they?

Come on.

I can't reveal that so easily.

It's the only card I have. Look.

If you were in my shoes, would you reveal who they were?

If I told you, you would put me in jail

and search for them on your own.

Want me to tell you something?

Those bastards...

They used to be Special Forces. But they gambled their lives away.

You know, the typical sort who are good fighters,

but have nothing up here.

That's it for today.

If you help me with my revenge,

I'll consider feeding you information little by little, like I did today.

You know what's ironic about this?

You keep going on and on about revenge.

What about the victims?

You ruined their lives

and it even cost some of their lives!

Have you ever even once thought about them?

Why should I?

Have you ever thought of apologizing to them?

Look here!

I'm the biggest victim here.

I spent all those years on the run and in hiding.

I even had to stage my own death!

Do you have any idea how tragic that is?

I couldn't sleep because I couldn't even catch my breath!

All my life,

I've served for the good of others. That's how I, No Sang-cheon, have lived!

YEAR 2011

BIGS NETWORK

How could this be? Hurry up.

Why isn't my money coming in? What's going on?

Ok-nam.

You didn't get your money today either?

It's been weeks already!

Something must have gone wrong.

I'm not sure.

I invested my life's savings after the customer appreciation event.

I heard other branches are closing down as well.

Shouldn't we report it to the police?

- To the police? - Yes!

They're going to close up shop and take off.

No way. I doubt that.

One of the employees said

that if we went to the police,

we won't get a cent of our money.

They said that if we sit back and wait,

the money will be wired...

Wait? As if!

Who's the manager here?

- But... - Darn it.

Give me my money!

BIGS Network?

You didn't get your money that was due?

Okay. I understand.

I have no idea what they're saying.

What did they say?

Even if it was a scam, it's hard to pin it as such.

- What? - What do you mean?

You're driving me nuts!

The Depositor Protection Act doesn't apply to such businesses.

- How are we supposed to just wait? - What?

Hey, what's happened over there?

The police stations are bombarded with complaints!

From all over the country!

It's a trivial matter. No need to worry.

A trivial matter?

How is this trivial?

What if this gets printed all over the news?

This is no big deal at all.

Didn't I supply you with enough

for you to take care of these matters?

You should do your money's worth.

You asshole.

No Sang-cheon!

You rude prick.

How dare you say that to an assemblyman?

You think I'm a pushover?

Not at all.

How can I think of you as a pushover when you're the great kingmaker?

Anyhow...

keep them in line, whether they be cops or prosecutors.

If my business goes south,

I won't be the only one in trouble.

Did you just threaten me?

What do you mean?

I'm just saying we're in the same boat.

Anyway,

please wrap things up.

Hey, No Sang-cheon...

Hey! No Sang-cheon!

How dare this asshole...

Damn it.

CIVIL COMPLAINTS

- Please come to counter 2. - Hello, how can I help you?

- I'm here to get my money. - Money?

What money?

For earned income credit or tax refunds, you must visit the National Tax Service.

This is the community center. I'm afraid you have the wrong place.

No, I'm in the right place.

We're all here for you.

Your wife took our money

and invested in something.

- She borrowed 300 million won from us! - What?

You think you can pay us back with your government salary?

- Give me back our money. - Pay us back.

- Hey! - Pay up!

- When can you pay up? - Step outside!

Similar reports came in these past few days,

so we're currently investigating.

The investigation is being conducted, right?

Some say the cops refused to investigate.

We have an informer

and are in touch with one of the BIGS Network higher-ups.

Though it'll take some time.

We'll be able to get our money back when we catch the conman, right?

That's what's most important.

You won't get it back.

Hey, what's with you?

You know how it is. We've done countless cases like these.

Even if we catch the conman, if they say "I made investments"

or "I was going to give it back," that's the end of it.

Even if we catch them, they will have already stashed away their money.

What do I do, then?

I don't think I can keep my job as is.

We can track the money even if they have it stashed away.

There have been cases

where victims retrieved their money by filing a civil suit for non-payment.

Legal fees would of course follow.

You should keep hope and wait for now.

My daughter is in high school now.

We need funds for her education more than ever.

MAGANG NAMBU POLICE AGENCY

He's coming out!

Do they say we can get the money back if they catch the guy?

How did you know I was...

Come on, tell me!

Ok-nam's assurance made me invest what I set aside for my son's wedding...

No, I invested everything I had!

But look what happened!

We won't know until they catch No Sang-cheon.

I'm sorry.

Darn it! Apologizing doesn't solve anything!

Where's Ok-nam?

That woman, I'm going to...

I can't wait until they catch the fraud,

so give me all you have.

I'll take the deposit out of my rent and pay you back partially.

What are you saying? You didn't know?

She took out loans with the deposit as collateral!

Is that true?

- Are you serious? - Would we be lying?

I'll see you at work again tomorrow.

I'll visit every day until you pay me back, got that?

Say something!

Please say something.

- Why isn't Ok-nam picking up her phone? - Say something!

I'm sorry.

I have your escape route to China.

It's via Geonbu Port.

They'll send some people to the port to support us in case of an emergency.

That's the least they could do.

But...

are you absolutely sure

about leaving some behind?

Oh, that...

I let you tag along

and look at what you are asking me.

Were you going to bag it up if I left anything behind?

Come on.

I would never.

I was...

just genuinely worried.

Don't worry.

After some time, it'll quiet down again.

I can return for the rest then.

I found a good place to store it safe and sound until then.

Where are you hiding?

YEAR 2023

Hello, this is Gu Do-han.

The Commissioner wants to see you in his office.

Did everyone spend the night here?

You didn't pick up your phone all night.

Where's No Sang-cheon?

You said he didn't exist.

But there was one Chinese man named Xin Chang or something...

Don't play games with us.

I recall that you were the ones who played games with me.

Every single one of you.

Don't worry.

We're keeping him safe.

Captain Gu,

let's be frank now.

Are you involved with No Sang-cheon as well?

Gosh, no. Not me.

I have nothing to do with him.

Then let me have it my way.

If you want me to quit after this case, then I will.

What?

I can suspend you whenever I want.

Then naturally, you'll have to give up the investigation.

Okay, I understand.

Go ahead and suspend me.

But I wonder if these two will support your decision

to put another cop on the case at this point.

I'll catch the killer.

In order to catch the killer, I'll join forces with the devil.

But there's an issue.

No Sang-cheon doesn't trust any of you.

What exactly can't he trust?

He wants some guarantee

on his life.

After this case is over, he believes he'll be taken care of

by you, gentlemen.

Come on, we live in a different age now.

Do you think we'd kidnap him and stage his suicide or something?

We're not that barbaric.

I see.

May I be excused then?

You know this cannot leak, right?

The fact that No Sang-cheon is alive and back in Korea.

If the world found out,

it'll be a nuisance to you as well.

Keep this from the press.

And be especially tight-lipped around those loudmouthed victims.

Why can't they know?

The victims have the right to know.

Captain Gu.

Don't you know the basics of an investigation?

Also, the victims are civilians.

But this is a special case where a dead man came back to life.

You can't tell them!

I hope you're wise enough to agree with me.

I'll manage.

Can I request reinforcement anytime?

We'll see.

Okay.

But...

seeing you all so brazen,

how should I put it...

It feels a bit odd.

What's going on?

Captain Gu still isn't back?

Those pricks still haven't caught on.

Why would they call a busy man over when he should be working in the field?

This is the problem with bureaucracy.

Stay quiet.

This is how you treat your informant?

I'm helping you solve a tricky serial murder.

Shouldn't you show more gratitude?

Shouldn't you be putting me into some witness protection program?

I can't believe what I'm hearing.

Detective.

Does your job cover all your living expenses?

You must be living on scraps.

A detective I know

latched himself onto a good sponsor and left the force.

He's living life lavishly as the owner of a building now.

I guess you haven't had

such an opportunity yet.

Please go and doze off some more.

I'm hungry.

Seriously...

I finally know why you're so obsessed with this incident.

Let's dig into this together and find where No Sang-cheon is.

REPORTER CHEON NA-YEON

You know this cannot leak, right?

The fact that No Sang-cheon is alive.

And be especially tight-lipped around those loudmouthed victims.

- They haven't called? - No, I don't know what they're thinking.

Have this.

I don't think you should go out to eat.

People may recognize you.

Listen,

I had no trouble going into restaurants.

Surprisingly, no one recognized me.

After your meal, we'll move you to a safe place.

Didn't you say this was the safest place?

It is, but we can't stay here for long.

Move.

You call this food?

It's only been ten years,

but look how much Korea has changed.

There are so many more buildings,

and people seem more affluent now.

It's a sea of opportunity.

Even more so than back then.

I should've just stayed.

I shouldn't have escaped to China.

I regretted it countless times.

My sentence

would've been short anyway.

Let's have a smoke.

I was craving one.

How thoughtful of you.

I'm not sure if this is wise.

This goes against protocol,

and she'll try to rip him apart when she sees him.

That's why the rendezvous point is here.

She won't be able to do anything even if she gets the urge.

But that won't happen.

Hello?

This is Gu Do-han.

What made you call so early?

I thought you should know.

Let's go.

You were right.

No Sang-cheon is alive.

It seemed like the right thing to do to tell you and the victims.

But No Sang-cheon is a key player in investigating the serial killings.

We won't just let him go after we solve the case.

I promise you.

I have one favor to ask.

I want to see him for myself.

Let me see him with my own eyes

to confirm that the man we've been chasing

wasn't an illusion.

Impressive, Captain Gu.

That woman below the bridge.

Someone was there?

I didn't see anyone.

- Did you see that man? - That man?

Did you see that son of a bitch?

Where is he now?

- We have to kill that asshole! - There you go again.

I couldn't have held back if he had been in front of me.

You should've knocked him out and brought him here.

But...

they need No Sang-cheon to solve the murder.

Cut the nonsense!

I want to rip that son of a bitch apart.

Captain Gu kept his promise.

We should too.

This is hardly the time to save Captain Gu's face.

I believe in Captain Gu.

Even after what the police put us through?

I do.

We should have at least one person we can rely on.

That's the only way we can endure and keep on living.

Besides,

we should think about what we can do now.

You're right.

We can't send No Sang-cheon back.

I'm definitely not letting him go!

Not after how dirty he did us in China.

By the way,

No Sang-cheon being alive isn't all that surprising.

But how did he get back to Korea?

YEAR 2022, AFTER THE FIRST MURDER

CRIME SCENE PHOTOS

There was a murder in Gyeongcheon

and a note mentioning No Sang-cheon was found at the scene.

What?

That conman, No Sang-cheon?

That's right. Though I don't get why.

DEPUTY HEAD GANG JONG-HUN

What about the victim? Do you know who it is?

I don't.

All I know is that No Sang-cheon was mentioned in the murder.

I'll get the records from Gyeongcheon Police Station.

But who told you this?

Does that matter?

Shouldn't you go to the scene?

Make sure to be discreet.

POLICE FOR THE COUNTRY AND ITS PEOPLE

But Steward...

why did Jung So-ram end up like this?

Keep Jung So-ram's death a secret.

An absolute secret.

I'm asking you why Jung So-ram died like this.

She visited me here only a few days ago.

Who the victim is isn't the issue.

The problem is that these bastards started taking action.

They are taking this further from simple blackmail.

Yes, about that.

Do No Sang-cheon's gold bars really exist?

Mr. Kim, do you really not know or are you just acting dumb?

Or are you sounding me out?

Forgive me.

But No Sang-cheon can't return.

If that man comes back to Korea,

it'll cause a ruckus!

I know that very well.

He wanted to return, but I stopped him all this time.

He can't come back at all costs.

It will affect many, not just us.

Everyone already thinks he's dead.

He's an unpredictable one.

We won't know what he'd do if he comes back.

We won't be the only ones in danger.

We should tell him that Jung So-ram is dead.

That bastard cut all lines of communication.

Email, gosh. This isn't the Joseon era anymore.

I'll tell the police and prosecution

to keep their eyes peeled for similar cases.

Where are the gold bars?

You blabbed everywhere about them.

I really don't know.

I was going to go to China,

find No Sang-cheon, and ask him.

Do you know where he is in China?

I swear I don't know.

Stab me with the needle all you want.

I don't know.

He knows about the gold bars, but not where No Sang-cheon is?

All right. End it.

YEAR 2022, THE SECOND MURDER, SONG YOUNG-JIN

75-2, GYEONGSU-RO. 2 P.M.

75-2, Gyeongsu-ro...

It's that weird text message again.

It's similar to the one we got a month ago.

But who keeps sending us these texts?

You said the murder victim in Gyeongcheon

was Jung So-ram, right?

Yes, I confirmed it.

It was Jung So-ram.

Maybe this is telling us someone else is dead.

This text...

doesn't concern us.

I'm disabled, so I can't get the door.

Could you come in?

If another incident occurs,

put your most capable detective in charge.

Above all, they must be flexible.

They must be able to cover up the case and protect us

should things go wrong.

Yes, it's me.

I need you at a crime scene.

These heartless bastards aren't budging.

Even when two have died.

We should kill one of their side.

If we kill one of their cronies who is involved with No Sang-cheon,

they'll flinch.

I can't wait for the signal so that we can get rid of him.

As expected, they seem convinced that it was Jung Jae-hwang's doing.

This time, send out the message to the victims

around the moment you finish him off.

So that they show up at the scene.

Look here, Mr. Park Gwang-sin.

Mr. Park.

Hey.

THE DAEJIN PARTY, PARK GWANG-SIN

These bastards are getting gutsier.

They killed Gwang-sin.

Their behavior has changed too.

When they killed Jung So-ram,

it took them ages before they sent the texts to the victims.

For Song Young-jin, it was around when the body was found.

But this time for Park Gwang-sin,

they practically sent the text simultaneously with the murder.

They were certain that the victims' group would mobilize on their own.

The first victim...

was Jung So-ram?

Do not tell Deputy Head Gang yet.

His name is on the list too.

They're really following the list.

Doesn't that mean that I'm also in danger?

Stop making such a fuss.

We're coming up with a plan.

Isn't No Sang-cheon the one they are after?

Is No Sang-cheon really alive?

Is he?

Are you really cutting me out of the loop?

I...

No, we are handling it!

I'm in danger too! You're not the only one in danger here!

We didn't plan on killing you, Deputy Head Gang.

What a hassle.

Who are you?

We'll go with suicide and send you off with dignity.

Let's fucking take this to the end.

I accept the terms.

Currently processing No Sang-cheon's reentry.

I urge you to wrap up the case neatly.

I got your message.

All right, we'll do as you wish.

Tomorrow's the day.

We're going to that countryside house you so badly wanted to go to.

Let's all go together and have a good time farming.

We'll stay here for a few days.

I'll need you to make some recordings.

I'm not recording...

anything.

You're going to kill me, right?

What's that matter?

Jeez. Darn blood...

What is that?

Don't you bastards lay a finger on my mom!

I'm...

I'm going to kill all of you!

I'm exhausted.

There is no more hope left.

I will die.

Now that you wrote a decent suicide note,

I promise not to lay a finger on your mother.

Just consider your life was unlucky

for getting involved with No Sang-cheon.

Jung Jae-hwang's death will wrap things up.

Now, keep your promise.

GET READY TO COME HOME AS A VISITING CHINESE GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL

YEAR 2023, PRESENT

Why are we going the other way?

Where are we headed?

Just wait and see.

That asshole must have some gold bars left, right?

He obediently came to Korea,

which means he has no money left in China.

He must have something left in Korea, whether it be gold bars or money.

But don't trust him.

No matter what he's done so far,

he's just a lowly conman after all.

The gold bars are ours no matter what.

It's funny how the cops didn't confiscate the burner phone we left him.

They're probably waiting for our call to try to catch us.

Let's see.

They crossed the Magang Bridge.

Where are they taking No Sang-cheon?

Why don't we give them a call?

Put them on speaker.

- Hello? - The cops are beside you, aren't they?

- So what? - Put them on.

- Speak. - No Sang-cheon...

Let him out immediately.

With the phone.

No. We will reinvestigate him for fraud.

Regardless of the murders...

No, regardless of you.

Stop rambling bullshit and drop him off now.

Don't even think about tailing us.

If you don't comply, the murders will begin once again.

Someone will die, and their blood will be on your hands,

Gu Do-han.

No.

I won't get off.

If I go, I'm dead!

Why would they kill you?

I don't have the gold bars.

They'll demand the gold bars, torture me, and end up killing me!

Even if I drop you off, all you have to do is evade capture.

Running away is your forte, isn't it?

Captain Gu, I didn't think you were this kind of person!

Look at me.

I'm a frail aging man!

You're supposed to protect me

and help me with my revenge!

We're a team.

Don't you know what cooperation means?

You were the one who offered. I never agreed.

So...

are you telling me to get off here?

We don't even have a plan!

This is a GPS tracker.

Keep it close by.

I'll drop you off over there.

Captain Gu.

Is this the right move?

Are you confident?

First, we'll stop the murders.

But how can a cop be so...

Captain Gu.

Gu Do-han!

Who'll tail them?

No one.

They told us not to.

What if those guys take No Sang-cheon?

It won't matter.

Every word he said was a lie anyway.

Are you saying you don't care if No Sang-cheon dies?

No.

He should apologize to the victims

and compensate them.

Until then, I won't let him die.

And I'm sure he won't anyway.

What are you up to?

There he is.

What? Isn't that Captain Gu's car?

Were you tailing Captain Gu?

Why?

The murders and our case are two different cases.

What does that even mean?

Let go!

It's Gu Do-han.

Speak.

What will you do?

Will you save No Sang-cheon

or let him die?

I'm going to grab No Sang-cheon, that son of a bitch.

Are you crazy?

Slow down!

We should save him.

Where do I send reinforcements?

What the fuck is that?

What's happening?

- Where's that bastard, No Sang-cheon? - Seriously?

Mr. Kim Sang-bong, what are you doing?

Where the heck is No Sang-cheon?

Where's No Sang...

- What are you doing? - Let go!

- One moment, please! - Let go of me!

He thought No Sang-cheon was inside the car.

He didn't mean to harm you.

Where did you hide him?

He's ours! Where is he?

The suspects probably captured No Sang-cheon by now.

- What? - What?

Let's go. We have No Sang-cheon's location.

You two can take care of the collision.

Why did you let them capture him?

How would anyone grab him when he was with cops?

Because of you.

- No, it was actually for you. - What do you mean by that?

We need to catch both No Sang-cheon and the killer.

On top of that, the masterminds too!

So don't ever pull anything like this again.

Are you certain No Sang-cheon has ties with the culprits?

Where are the gold bars?

I'll give them to you.

I will.

But,

if I tell you where they are, you'll kill me.

So I should go with you guys.

And where is that?

Somewhere there, isn't it?

That must be right. Which one is it?

Fuck...

How did you know?

Good work.

You trust me, don't you?

You trust No Sang-cheon, right?

Those bastards are a team.

So you're saying this is all an act?

You really think No Sang-cheon is there?

The GPS tracker is still working. That means they didn't even frisk him.

I'm asking if you trust me.

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