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(All names, places, companies, organizations, and incidents...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

(If any exists in reality, it is by coincidence.)

Gosh.

My gosh.

- This... - I can't believe it.

Mr. Governor!

Mr. Governor!

Here.

The design is finally out.

Check it out. Goodness.

Isn't it adorable?

Is this supposed to be cute?

Come on, Mr. Kwon. Kids these days value uniqueness.

You'd be surprised by the profit earned through licensed merchandise.

If only that'd be the case for us.

By the way, what about the monks who complained?

They gave some ridiculous reasons as to why it shouldn't be excavated,

but the county office will put the complaints to rest.

Don't worry.

Who knew Jinyang-gun was home to such treasure?

Tell me about it. Shall we?

Mr. Kwon, we'll talk about this later.

All right, I get it.

My gosh.

- Over here. - We're here.

What... It's huge.

Yes, it is.

What's that around the eyes?

That should be cleaned.

- Right, of course. - There.

Is that discoloring or a blindfold?

It seems more like a blindfold.

Won Seok!

- Yes, sir? - That over the eyes.

Remove it without damaging it and keep it neatly stored.

Yes, sir.

(Koo Kyo Hwan)

(Shin Hyun Been)

(Kim Ji Young)

(Park Ho San)

(Kwak Dong Yeon, Nam Da Reum)

(Monstrous)

(Episode 1: Black Rain)

Shoo.

Shoo!

Won Seok, what are you up to?

Sir.

I told you to pick up the pace but yet you're still here.

The discovery has turned many heads,

so keep it on the down low...

and move it to a secure location.

Yes, sir.

That cloth as well.

Got it, sir.

Here.

You dare take my money with one hand?

Are you kidding me?

Darn it.

Look at the gaze it's holding. How impressive.

Head back inside.

Can't you stay home today?

I'm getting a bad feeling.

What do you mean?

I had an eerie dream last night...

and my stomach hurts.

It's why I told you to stay inside.

Stop being a worrywart and head back.

Tell the baby to have a good day at least.

Your mom's not feeling too good, so don't trouble her today.

I won't be gone long.

See you.

- Get home early. - I will.

Yes, we have fine weather today.

Why don't we kick off the day in a good mood?

Darn it. Are you kidding me?

Get in. You're running late.

Get in.

You will have to wait for the bus for 30 minutes.

Do you want to be told off again?

You're not under arrest, you know.

Sit in the passenger seat.

Anyone would agree that I'm under arrest.

Isn't it nice to have your mom drive you to school?

We can talk on the way...

Just don't drop me off at the front gate.

Yes, sir. And we're off.

("Monthly Mystery")

In 1915, while attempting to restore Seokguram,

Japan introduced a construction technique that was new at the time.

One that uses cement.

Cement was paved everywhere to prevent humidity,

but it led to condensation and moss on the inner walls and statue.

Only a temperature drop of 1°C...

can slow down the movement of water molecules.

That it could lead to condensation...

was a fact known by people even 1,000 years ago.

But those who excavated the relics 1,000 years later...

were clueless to say the least.

Students,

some relics or events from the past...

might be better off to stay buried.

If that is something we can't understand or interpret,

That is all for today.

Until next week's class,

study on the religious architecture of Goryeo.

You will be tested.

- Seriously? - Are you kidding me?

Hello.

What are you learning lately?

Cultural assets.

Cultural assets? How boring.

- Is it Professor Min Young Soo? - Seriously.

Professor Min doesn't know this.

The real mystery of Asia.

That has all our history.

If you subscribe to it, it'll lead you to the whole new world.

- It literally means a new world. - Gosh.

- Any questions? - That's odd.

Any questions?

Is the first month free?

The first month is free,

- but you're free to pay. - What?

You can pay for the first month.

What's this?

- Hello. - Hello.

Darn it.

Hey. Young man. Look.

If you're curious, leave a comment on YouTube.

Make sure to press like and subscribe.

- Young Soo. Come on. - I told you to be here on time.

I didn't tell you to solicit here.

I'm here already. It's like killing two birds with one stone.

Why did you want to see me?

Follow me.

You didn't have to throw it.

- "Monthly Mystery" subscription? - Yes.

- People actually pay for that? - Yes.

It's all about subscription now.

You should create an account.

What's this on your back?

Don't touch it.

It's the symbol of the Tatars in Mongolia.

Keep it close to you, and it'll bring you money.

Did a sorcerer draw it?

No, it was 10,000 won on eBay.

My goodness.

Hang on.

Why did you call me many times? Why did you want to see me?

There are people who want to see you.

Me? Who?

Sorry for barging in like this.

We were in such a rush.

My name is Sung Won. I work at Jecheon Order Buddhism Research Lab.

And he is...

My name is Il Ju.

Okay. Why did you want to see me?

- Monk Sung Won. - Yes.

I found something interesting here.

I wanted to hear your opinion regarding that matter.

- This is true. - Pardon?

- This is true. - Oh, not that.

Here.

We think this statue of Buddha was discovered...

at the old site of Horan Temple which was built in Goryeo Dynasty.

That temple had a statue of Buddha haunted by evil.

Yes, you're talking about the haunted Buddha statue.

Yes. That is correct.

According to "Eou yadam",

even after it was sealed, misfortune did not stop.

So they built another statue of Buddha to stop the strange events.

Then what is the problem?

In short,

there is an initial haunted Buddha statue,

and we believe that is the one in your magazine.

When we heard the initial haunted Buddha statue...

was excavated in Mount Cheonbo,

we tried to stop them from excavating.

But the county office handled it with more haste than caution.

So where is it now?

We are doing our best to find it.

The initial haunted Buddha statue has the most vicious evil spirit.

We must find it as soon as possible.

And this is the photo when it was found.

We are here to ask you if you can look up what it says here.

It's in Tibetan.

He used to be...

a promising genius in ancient Buddhism studies.

I see.

You see,

I could find what it means,

but lately, I'm into something.

I don't know if I'll have time for it.

I know you're not busy.

You work at a company.

He works at a nice place and gets paid monthly.

But I'm a freelancer.

- Yes. - Time is money.

So I need to get paid for my research.

Hey. Don't you rip off monks.

It is okay.

- We must pay him. - Pardon?

It is okay.

We will pay you as much as you want.

But since this is an urgent matter, please hurry up.

Yes.

- Venerable Sung Won. - Yes.

Here is my business card.

I thought you were giving me money.

Please give us a call once you find something.

Okay.

We will get going now.

Okay.

I noticed...

you are wearing the Tatars' sorcery pattern t-shirt.

You know this?

Yes. I have the same one in long sleeves.

Cheers.

Venerable Sung Won.

Please take good care of it.

Come on.

Just do it for them. Why would you ask for money?

I need to make a living.

The conference is tomorrow. You should come.

No thank. I'm busy.

I know it's your birthday.

It's the day Ha Young died.

Are you going there with Soo Jin?

Seriously.

It's time for you to get your acts together.

You're two talented researchers.

One is hiding in the country.

The other one is doing this.

What is wrong with you guys?

Let me know if you need a job in the research association.

A lot of people still want you.

Whatever. Stop talking nonsense.

Bye.

Ki Hoon.

For your birthday.

It's charcoal made of a tree struck by lightning.

It'll keep demons away from you.

This is so childish.

You must move on.

Young Soo. I'm already dead.

Thank you.

(Pyeonghwa Bookstore)

Are you looking for a backpack?

Yes.

How old is your child?

She'll be going to school.

She'll like it.

That's popular among kids that age.

Gosh. This isn't working.

Is that for Dad's birthday?

I'm going to record my voice for Dad.

What are you going to say?

If you press it once, it makes a sound.

- If you press it twice... - I know.

I know what it is.

It just had to rain when I washed my car.

The weather forecast is never right.

Don't you agree?

What is going on?

It's so dark.

The pollution must be serious.

Hello?

Yes. I almost finished the translation.

I'll send it to you by tomorrow. Don't worry.

Bye.

("Fundamentals of Religious Theory")

(There seems to be various layers of boundaries drawn on it.)

What does it say?

Ma...

tong...

na...

"Matongna"?

(It is old and wasn't maintained properly, )

(so it is in bad condition.)

(Research on Buddhism Arts in East Asia)

(Author: Lee Soo Jin)

(To my beloved family)

(There's no aging or death, and there's no extinction either...)

(New e-mail alert: Jung Ki Hoon, No Subject)

(Soo Jin. How are you?)

(Do you know what this says?)

Heart.

Darn it.

Hello.

Hey, Won Seok. You're late today.

Yes, I had a lot of work today.

Can I get a rolled omelet and soju?

Will that be enough?

By the way, is your mother doing okay?

Her backaches are chronic, so it's always the same.

She has a hard-working son, so I'm sure she feels reassured.

Right, well...

What's wrong? Is there something wrong with your eyes?

No...

Gosh, why is it raining so much?

Take an umbrella with you later.

Okay.

Are you okay?

Maybe you should see a doctor.

- Won Seok. - No, I'm fine.

I need to use the bathroom.

Won Seok.

- Who are you? - Won Seok.

It's me. Your father.

Father?

I came to see you and your mom.

Stop it. I don't have any money.

You promised you wouldn't do this.

It's because I'm sick.

Give me some money.

- Give me some money. - I told you I don't have any!

- Give me some money. - Stop it!

Hey. What's wrong?

Let go of me!

Won Seok.

Won Seok. What's wrong?

Give me some money.

Money.

Give me some money.

Get lost!

Stay away from my mom!

- Stay away from my mom! - Hey! That's enough!

- Hey! Calm down. - Let go of me!

- Let go of me! - Please stop!

Hey!

Calm down.

Calm down.

Here. Eat some.

It may look like this. but it's good. Try it.

I don't want any.

In 2019, I participated in a study after I got a patent.

It was about a missing persons case...

I got a call from your school.

I tried to use it then, but now we use it.

What is it this time?

The thing about this missing persons case...

Your homeroom teacher made you do volunteer work?

I don't have to go.

Instead of doing that,

we created a software that is able to do profiling.

I told you to look at me when I talk to you.

Give it back.

- What is it? - Give it back.

- Should I meet your teacher? - Give it back.

Why you...

This is confiscated until the weekend.

You better go tomorrow.

(Officer Kim Hyun Bae)

What is it?

While they were in a nursing facility,

they left suddenly at 3am.

Okay. I'll be there.

What's up with the weather today?

Darn it.

Why?

Why must I take on the burden when she's sick?

The hospital fees alone are a couple thousand a month.

Why do I have to pay for all of that?

What is that?

Why?

Gosh darn it!

- What is he... - I'm going to kill everyone!

(Taxi)

Oh, my gosh!

What's up with him?

That startled me.

(Jinyang Police, Chunggeum Patrol Station)

(Police)

My gosh.

- What's going on? - You're here.

Isn't that Won Seok?

Why would you have him handcuffed? He's such a good guy.

He beat up the owner of a downtown bar.

What?

That softie did?

Don't come closer! Don't!

Stay away from me, Dad!

Stay away! Darn it!

What's wrong with him?

Won Seok?

Won Seok?

Won Seok, are you okay?

Won Seok?

Won Seok.

Don't move! Hold him down!

Okay!

Darn it.

Don't just stand there! Call an ambulance!

What's wrong with him?

We'll have to get to the hospital first.

We've never had a patient like him,

so it's really hard to say.

See you later, okay?

(Jung Ha Young)

Ms. Lee!

Ms. Lee!

So you were home.

Yes. What brings you here?

The whole town is in a panic because of the black rain from yesterday.

Everyone's gathering at the county office...

to discuss what to do.

Let's go together.

I already have plans today.

But it's best to attend.

We don't even know if we'll get compensated for this mess.

It would be nice if someone intellectual like you could join us.

Come on, let's go. Or do you have to leave right now?

Not right now, but...

Great. I'll treat you to lunch on our way back,

so let's hear what they have to say. Okay?

The unexpected weather from yesterday in Jinyang-gun...

caused traffic accidents and damage to the farms.

Last night, a taxi driver surnamed Kim ran into a guardrail...

on the main road of Jinyang and passed away on the spot.

The number of nearby farms damaged by the rain is also increasing.

Police said they inquired...

the National Institute of Environmental Research...

to determine the cause of last night's unusual weather.

Good morning, residents of Jinyang-gun.

In a short while, a meeting will be held at the county office...

- regarding yesterday's black rain. - Go park the car, okay?

We understand you are busy, but this is for our town.

So your attendance will be highly appreciated.

- I repeat. - Let's go, Ms. Lee.

The meeting regarding the black rain will start shortly.

Your attendance will be highly appreciated.

(Jinyang-gun Cultural Festival: A Wish-Granting Buddha Statue)

(Jinyang-gun Cultural Festival: A Wish-Granting Buddha Statue)

A buddha statue?

What's wrong, Ms. Lee?

That buddha statue is our town's mascot.

It'll be put on display over there.

The town's making a big deal out of it,

expecting tourists to flood in.

- To attract tourists? - Yes. Didn't you know?

Deok Soon?

- Gosh, ma'am. - How are things over at your place?

It's a total mess.

The whole farm is black now.

This is truly unbelievable.

Who in the world will compensate for all of this?

- I didn't see that coming. - Me neither.

We understand you are busy,

but this is for our town.

- So your attendance... - The kids got drenched in rain.

Will be highly appreciated.

(Jinyang-gun Cultural Festival: A Wish-Granting Buddha Statue)

Why is this here?

(All names, places, companies, organizations, and incidents...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

(If any exists in reality, it is by coincidence.)