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If the grave overlooks
the Red Phoenix in the South,

with the Blue Dragon
and the White Tiger on the sides…

It’s supposed to be here.

Goodness.

Looks like I’m late.

What is this?

Why isn’t it coming out?

What on earth?

-Help me.
-Jesus!

Help me.

It’s a beautiful day.

The air feels crisp and fresh.

You’re working hard at such an early hour.

Did you have breakfast?

I heard graverobbers broke
into Baeheung Temple a few days ago.

I was scared to leave
the pagoda alone during the night.

How considerate of you.

Let me take your place after breakfast.

-Who is he trying to impress?
-I don’t know.

But do you know him?
I’ve never seen him before.

I don’t know.

Maybe he’s one of the few monks
who joined the temple recently.

-I’m starving. Let’s go.
-Okay.

CEREMONY FOR DISMANTLEMENT
OF NINE-STORY PAGODA

CHOCO PIE

It’s him again.

But why did he leave that?

I have no idea.

If he left the pagoda as it was,

no one would’ve noticed
it had been robbed.

He did it to show off.

-You said you saw him.
-Yes.

You really don’t remember anything?

We definitely hadn’t seen him before.

He was handsome for a monk, though.

We were supposed to dismantle
the pagoda today.

Why did this have to happen today?

He was waiting for a day like this
because things are a little hectic.

Please catch this guy.

We've guarded this pagoda
for a thousand years.

Of course.

Inside the recently robbed
Hwangyeong Temple Nine-Story Pagoda

is believed to have had a statue of Buddha
and a sarira case from the Goryeo Dynasty…

How much can you get
for selling one of those?

Billions of won for a celadon.

It’d be like hitting the jackpot.

Consider Namdaemun.

"It’s National Treasure No. 1.
It has national spirit."

It doesn’t mean a thing.

Why? Because you can’t sell it.

Not worth a penny.

Look how it was almost burned down.
What nonsense.

What is true cultural heritage, then?

It’s not something anybody can possess.

Unlike luxury bags in stores,
it takes more than money to obtain it.

It is like the most limited-edition items,

only available
to true nobility such as yourselves.

Wait for it.

Let’s take a look.

Simple yet splendid inlaid patterns,

an elegant curve
from the top to the bottom,

and these cranes.

You can almost hear
the flapping of their wings.

Yes, I can.

This is what we call
a heritage of Goryeo celadon.

How much is this?

It’s kind of absurd to put a price tag
on an important cultural asset like this.

But considering the nature of my job,

let me put a price on this celadon.

-It’s about…
-About 50,000 won.

Yes, about 50,000 won.

Who’s that?

Who are you?

What are you doing?

-Oh, my God!
-You idiot! Do you know how much this is?

What an amazing discovery.

Hangeul was not invented
by King Sejong the Great.

Hangeul was used as far back
as the Goryeo Dynasty.

GORYEO CELADON

-I can explain.
-What the…

How dare you, you crook!

-No, ma’am.
-No wonder I had a weird vibe.

Who the hell are you?

What are you doing
messing with my business?

-Where did you get it?
-That’s a disrespectful question.

-If you must know, I should go now.
-Come on.

I don’t even look at items
of unknown origins.

But I can make an exception today.

-Really?
-Yes.

-It's fine. I’ll just go.
-Stop.

Why is this young gentleman
in such a hurry?

I'm just getting started.

Show it to me.

It’s beautiful.

Good.

Alright.

Here.

Deal?

Okay. You’re not a pushover.

Okay. All in.

Let’s do it. All in.

Are you kidding me?

Stop. Ten million won?

-I have my reputation to consider.
-Twenty million?

You know,

you are not supposed to put a price tag
on such valuable cultural assets.

Here.

Buy a new celadon. A good one.

What…

Thirty million.
You won't find a higher offer than that.

I said this is not for sale.

What about fifty million?

Thank you.

When a person appears at the entrance,

it senses the motion and takes a picture.

The picture is then sent to your phone.

The biometric identification system

is the security system used
for the vault at the National Museum.

Once you pass through the first step,

you will receive a password on your phone.

The last step is the key.

You can keep it on you
so you always have it.

Se-hui, he’s good.

Yes, storage vaults
should always have keys.

Temperature, humidity, and the quantity
of light change automatically

as the seasons change.

The floors and walls
are designed to withstand

a magnitude seven earthquake,
fire, and flooding.

And as you instructed,

the outer walls
are made of reinforced concrete

and covered with one-meter thick podzol.

The Royal Tombs of Joseon are built
this way to protect against tomb raids.

It’s the wisdom of our ancestors.

Over time,
limestone becomes harder than concrete.

Even if anyone managed
to get in through the walls,

they couldn’t avoid
the infrared motion sensors.

You are the only one
who can get into this storage vault.

-What about you?
-Pardon?

You designed and built this vault.

No, sir. I designed it, but…

I’m joking.

-Move the items to the vault discreetly.
-Yes, sir.

I heard about the statue of the Buddha
from Hwangyeong Temple.

I want to see his face.

Yes, I’ll get to it.

And call Gwang-cheol.

What for?

I should be the only one
who can open the vault.

Understood, sir.

Spare me, please. Let me go.

-Keep quiet.
-Please. Let me live.

-You are scaring the fish away.
-I’ll do anything.

Bite it.

You said you’d do anything.
That’s your lifeline.

It bit the hook!

Oops.

The line broke.

Ms. Yun.

How did you know I had just finished?

Mr. Jin is looking for you.

We've located
the Hwangyeong Temple statue.

-Come right away.
-So where is--

That bitch. Let’s go.

Rumors really fly.

If you are here for the thing, line up!

You idiot. Come with me.

He that would eat the fruit
must climb the tree.

Why ask the tree to come?

Hey.

He must want the fruit real bad.

Let’s go.

JU GWANG-CHEOL

Let me see the Buddha.

You’ll be attached to him
once you see him.

He looks so nice, doesn’t he?

Where did you get this?

-I bought it at the supermarket.
-Supermarket?

Is the supermarket called
Hwangyeong Temple?

Hwangyeong Temple? Is it in Yanbian?

I just love his accent.

Sorry if I offended you.

Hey.

Do you know who I am?

A Chinese who speaks Korean.

No need to exchange names. I’m busy.

For how much
will you be detached from the Buddha?

Gosh, we have become so close,
like a married couple.

Couples can be parted by death.

By death.

You’re right.

Thank you.

It’d be better to get a divorce, then.

Right?

Now we’re talking.

Yes, let’s not make things complicated.

-Stay away from me!
-Put it down!

Chase him!

I’m sorry.

Get him!

Stop!

You son of a bitch!

Get him!

Stop right there!

You piece of trash!

Man, I’m exhausted.

I’m just not ready to say goodbye.

Why didn’t you just take the money?

How much did you offer?
I will give you a 50% discount.

You bastard.

What are you doing there?

Oh, hello. Detective Oh.

It’s nothing.

Are you a policeman?

This trash and these men,
they hit me and stepped on me.

That’s not right.
He was making fun of my accent,

looking down on Korean-Chinese people.

So I said some harsh words,
but he threw hot water on me.

Do you see here?

That plastic bag
he is holding, that is mine.

He said he'd kill me
if I didn’t give it to him.

I heard some cultural artifacts
were circulating Janganpyeong.

This is... what?

Let me take care of it.

I’m a member of the Janganpyeong
Market Ethics Committee.

What?
Is this a cultural heritage artifact?

I said I bought it at the supermarket.
Why did you not believe me?

If you are really curious
about the supermarket,

call me.

Detective.

I’ll give the statue to you.
You two look similar.

Really?

I’m sorry.

TREASURE JUNKYARD

Oh! Tofu stew! Thank you.

Why did you push me so hard?

I can’t wear a miniskirt like this.

You look better in pants anyway, Hye-ri.

Dad.

Dong-gu says pants look better on me.

Give me some money so I can buy pants.

CEO Jin Sang-gil of Sky Hotel Casino Group

has been appointed as the 28th Chairman
of the Korean Cultural Asset Foundation.

I would like to ask for your support
for the future of the Foundation...

Hello, guys?

Can I have some attention, please?

I almost risked my life to get the Buddha,

but you couldn’t care less.

CEO Jin is known for his interest
and insight into our cultural assets…

It’s coming in earlier than I thought.

Hello?

-Open the bag.
-But you know nothing.

-What the hell?
-Send him up.

-Where’s the thing?
-"The thing"?

Buddha’s listening.

You’re dead if you mess up again.

Language, please. Let’s be professional.

I get half of the selling price.
Don’t change your mind.

Just stay in the back.

Just sit back and enjoy? Perfect.

But who’s the buyer?

A big player across the ocean.

Across the ocean?

Yo.

-I’m sorry.
-Long time no see.

-I’m late.
-That’s okay.

-How have you been?
-How have you been?

-How are you?
-I’m doing good.

Let me make introductions.
This is Ms. Yun.

She helps me out
when I’m making important purchases.

Mr. Wang, there’s no need to introduce me.

-We already know each other.
-Do you?

I thought you were busy.
Didn’t expect to see you here, Mr. Ju.

-Let me check for authenticity.
-Please. Thank you.

It’s fake.

It’s fake.

Are you in need of money?

You must be out of your mind.

Trying to sell the statue
knowing that Mr. Jin is looking for it?

It’s not that statue.

Yes, it is.

-Is it?
-Yes.

I must have been confused.

Sorry to interrupt, but I am a busy man.

Do you want to keep
doing business with him,

or do you want to do business with me?

-You said it was fake.
-We should protect our own assets.

You’re so cool. And beautiful, too.

-The payment will take a few days.
-You know the rules.

I give you the product,
you give me the cash on the spot.

You want me to call you?

You said I’m beautiful.
Don't you want to see me agian?

Mr. Ju. I’ll let this one go.

Don’t cross the line again.

You’re just sucking up to an old man.

Don’t backbite.

You are a disgrace.
Who does that these days?

Little bastard.

It’s beautiful.

A similar vase was designated a treasure.

This is particularly rare and hard to get.

Recently, a white porcelain was auctioned

for two million dollars
in the New York Sotheby’s.

This is white truffle,
a gift from Mr. Jin.

Thank you.

It’s our mission
to send good pieces to good owners.

See you, then.

See you again.

Everything is clear.

Send the money
from the safe to the CEO tomorrow.

Yes, ma'am.

She’s 35. Got a bachelor’s from Yale,
MA and Ph.D. in art history from Harvard.

The youngest Ph.D. ever graduated.
Fluent in English, Japanese, and Chinese.

She’s the head curator at Osong Museum.

She’s so perfect that I’m annoyed.

Osong Museum is owned by Daesung C&T,

and the real owner of Daesung C&T
is Jin Sang-gil of Sky Hotel Group.

So she’s a curator as a cover.

She’s actually dealing
with big investors and rich families.

Ju Gwang-cheol deals
with small items from graverobbers

while Yun Se-hui
is in charge of the real deals.

-She’s a real high-class broker.
-Here it goes.

I’m so jealous.

I was born into the wrong family
and am now cleaning up junk.

What’s wrong with junk?

There’s only a thin line
between junk and treasure.

Time turns junk into treasure.

-I’m getting the King.
-But where do they put all that stuff?

I doubt they have left it at the museum.

So there’s this thing I tried.

Did you hear me?

TREASURE JUNKYARD

What is it? Did you drill a hole in here?

-It’s not a hole.
-No way.

It’s very, very small on the bottom.

You can barely see it. It’s a tiny hole.

I can definitely see it.

Daddy. You can fill it up!

-Come here, Hye-ri!
-What are you doing?

You come here, right now!

These cultural artifacts
are the so-called Ogura Collection.

These were robbed
from tombs or illegally collected

by Ogura Takenosuke
during the Japanese occupation.

Ogura secretly snuck
the collection out of Korea to Japan

shortly after Japan was defeated
in World War II.

There are at least 1,000 Korean artifacts
that we know of.

Most of them are stored
in the Tokyo National Museum.

One of the most well-known items is
this gold hat from the Gaya confederacy.

Isn’t there any way to bring them home?

In attempts to have them returned,

the Korean government
has made formal requests since 1965.

However, the Japanese government
and the museum have denied those requests.

Excuse me.

But how much is it worth?

I’m the one who tells you
about the value of cultural assets,

not the one who puts prices on them.

I saw a TV show
where experts put prices on items.

They would lower the value
for small scratches or cracks.

If the owner of a cultural artifact
would like to know its value,

then I can help him out.

You are good at what you do.

Isn’t it an unusual job?

Well, it’s not an office job.

How long have you been doing this?

Since I realized I couldn’t buy a house
if I worked like regular people do.

So? Did you buy a house?

I will now.

-How did you learn the skills?
-They just came naturally.

You have a lot of secrets.

More like painful memories.

-Gum?
-No, thanks.

But why are we at a hotel?

Why? Are you nervous?

It’s a casino?

Are you disappointed?

But isn’t it for foreigners only?

Who would stop you from spending money?

-Can you bring in what I requested?
-Yes, it’s ready.

A total of two hundred million
in ten-million-won chips.

I’m giving you the cash on the spot,
so you give me the product.

You’re as driven as you appear.

Here you go.

But why at a casino?

You are good,
but you know nothing about money.

Laundering money in casinos
is the safest way.

I see.

Have fun and then collect your cash, okay?

You can never learn too much.

Okay!

Betting two hundred million on red.

This is a casino for foreigners.

I’m going all-in on red.

Yes! Don’t!

It was not enough to buy a house anyways.

Can you give me a ride
to the subway station?

Aren’t you hungry?
The restaurant here is good.

This place serves good steak.

I can help you realize
the dream of buying a house.

-There is this job.
-You’re making an offer?

But I’m busy with so many clients.

You are too good to deal
with petty clients like Gwang-cheol.

You also have a sharp eye for people.

Whatever you supply,

the man I work for
will take care of it with no trouble

at a fair price.

Will this man buy the Namdaemun, too?

As long as you bring it in.

But do you trust me?
Didn’t you see me before?

Going all-in on red
with two hundred million.

That’s why I’m giving you the job.
Because you’re reckless.

Do you have a crush on me now?

Are you up for it?

A man could give his life
for someone who has faith in him.

Or so someone said.

-What’s your name?
-Gang Dong-gu.

-Is it your real name?
-Named after where I live.

Dong-gu.

I love it when you say my name.

-Aren’t you going to ask what job it is?
-What is it?

You want me to be a chauffeur?

You’ll see.

These are Goguryeo Tomb Murals.

Are you in?

I'm in. It looks fun.

-What do I do with the key?
-The car’s a gift.

I don’t like the color.

Think about it.

I just lost two hundred million on red.

No discount in Korea.

It's made in China. You're lying.

What?

If you want to cheat someone,
know who you’re cheating.

You can’t sell products "Made in China"
to Chinese tourists.

Darn it.
This was supposed to be scraped off.

Excuse me.

Are you the notorious Indiana Jones?

Who?

Dr. Jones who finely removed

the murals from the ancient tombs of Silla

and put them on the wall in his bedroom.

Are you really him?

It was Baekje, not Silla.

So the person
from my father’s tale really exists.

You don’t call it a tale.

-It’s called a legend.
-Yes, a legend.

Do you know about this?

They are from Goguryeo.

Can you remove this whole thing
and bring it here, Doctor?

Of course I can.

If I wanted to, I could go to the Pyramids
and tear Egypt apart.

Are you the police? Why do you ask?

Do you need glasses?
Does she look like a cop to you?

Anyways, I quit that long ago.

I have customers, so just go!

What customers? There’s no one.

Where did all the tourists go?

Shopkeepers are going to starve to death.

The bigger problem is we don’t know
when the tourists are coming back.

What a shame.

Dr. Jones. Aren’t you curious
about how much you’d get paid?

Let’s just go, Dong-gu.

He’s a doctor. He must not be into money.

Am I wrong, Doctor?

The styles of tombs
from Goguryeo changed over time,

including stone mound tombs
and earth mound tombs.

The murals we want are
inside of a stone-lined tomb.

I’m giving a lecture here.
Pay attention and take some notes.

-I’ve been listening.
-We are paying attention.

I’m all ears.

Anyways, stone-lined tombs are distributed
near Pyongyang and along the Yalu River.

Are we going to North Korea? Awesome.

Yes, we can go to North Korea
after the reunification.

Anyhow, the ancient tombs with murals

that are easily accessible
are located in Jian, China.

That’s where we,
the Goguryeo Expedition, will be headed.

It sounds so cool.

Yun will take care of the transportation
and customs clearance.

I will take care of entering the tombs.

Dr. Jones will take care
of removing the murals.

-So Gucci.
-So Gucci.

There is a reason
singers come out of retirement.

They can’t let go
of the sweet support of their fans.

-You are great!
-I'm too popular.

YANJI

A local guide will be waiting for you
at the airport.

He’s Korean-Chinese
and knows the area inside out.

If you need anything, just ask him.

Okay, well noted.

Let me know if you need pictures
for proof of the murals.

-Was it Se-hui?
-Se-hui’s a guy.

-It’s a he.
-Come on.

Welcome. Welcome to Yanji.

How did you recognize us right away?
Could you tell?

Looking like that, everybody can tell.

-Come this way.
-That way.

I don’t like the looks of him.

I don’t like the looks of you either,
but I still work with you.

They are over there.

Look at the guards.
Something must be in there.

But how will you get into the tombs?

We just need to find the entrance.

Goguryeo tombs have entrances
close to the ground.

How will you find it?

-You can’t dig them all out.
-You can taste it.

The ground never lies.

Jeez.

Are you an earthworm,
eating dirt all night?

What taste are you looking for?

-The taste of a decomposed body.
-A body…

You've tasted a dead body before?

Hey.

-Dig here.
-Okay.

The police are coming. On the ground!

I’m too scared.

If we get caught,
I will be buried in here.

Found it.

The taste of a corpse.

Goodness.

I guess it’s my turn now.

The Goguryeo murals were painted
on the lime plastered on bedrock.

Having been underground for a long time,
they're sensitive to heat and humidity.

If you try to just saw them off,
they will be destroyed.

You need to spray a stabilizer on first
before sawing them off.

Cut grooves along the sides
to make space for a fretsaw.

You need to use a fretsaw
to cut off the murals.

It should have its thread
coated with diamond.

With motors on both sides,

you should cut it in one go
to get a clean cut.

Be gentle.

Great job, you two.

-What are you doing?
-I’ll take these.

You watched too many movies.

Hey. The gun looks real.
Where did you get it?

I see you don’t fool around.

You’re making a mistake.
The police will hear the gunshot.

Money solves everything here.

-Who’s behind this?
-Would you feel better if you knew?

It would just hurt you more.

Wait a second!

Why me first? I’m much younger than him.

Shoot him first.

He didn’t even like you
from the beginning.

He said he didn’t like the looks of you.

-I’m not lying.
-I never said that.

-You did.
-No. That’s not true.

I love Korean-Chinese people.

-I love you!
-So do I.

I eat Chinese food every day,
like hot pot and Kaoliang liquor.

You do not. He’s pretentious.
He only drinks Guinness.

-Hey!
-What?

I’m going to beat you
with the tools I carry.

What tools?

-Where?
-On my waist.

Hurry up! Hit him!

I never liked the looks of him.

That’s a load of nonsense.

Did you get it done?

Mr. Jin is waiting.

Get it done? It’s getting started.

Who was it? What’s getting started?

Gosh.

I missed the scent of Korea.

The air’s very fresh
without any fine dust.

-Where’s the item?
-Don’t be too cold.

It’d be nice if you asked how I was doing.

-How are you?
-I’m doing good.

The murals are safe and sound, too.

Are they genuine?
Are you sure you didn’t bring fakes?

Do you think anything from China is fake?

You are Chinese.
You should love your country.

Watch your mouth.

I’ll check whether it’s real or fake.

This is not your place to interfere.

Tell me about it.

Perhaps his owner
is watching from the rear.

-No wonder the dog is barking harder.
-Stupid moron.

If you break this,
your owner won’t tolerate it.

Hey, the dog’s owner.

I give you the product,
and you give me the cash.

Otherwise, I’ll just break them all.

My name is Jones.

Wow.

You really have a powerful presence.

What do you think?

You get the feeling, right?

Se-hui will take care of the payment.

I give you the product,
and you give me the cash on the spot.

That’s the rule.

Let’s just take them back to China.

You have no manners, young man.

I understand what crooks do.

Do a small project together

but stab each other
in the back on a big one.

It was such a strong stab in the back.

Shut it, you little fool.

Dong-gu, what are you talking about?

You are funny. You are bold and talented.

What?
Did I just gain recognition from him?

Dr. Jones, it feels so rewarding.

Alright. I’ll let it go this time

for the sake of you
and the beautiful Se-hui.

No harm done as long as you pay me well.

Deal?

Can you do it?

You got it. Good job.

Where’s my dad?

Hand it over to me.

Come on.

Where is he?

Daddy.

Daddy.

CHOCO PIE

Hey, buddy.

Do you like Choco Pie?

Nice to meet you, sir.

JUNK IS TREASURE

-What the…?
-Hye-ri!

Can we just grill like normal people?

We worked our butts off.

I’m not asking to eat at a hotel,

but don’t we at least deserve beef?
It’s pork belly every single time.

I love pork belly.

-Do you want pork shoulder?
-Beef.

I want beef, not pork.

Wow.

Look at that. Dr. Jones!

Wow!

-Gucci?
-Gucci.

Did you spend
your whole cut to buy this car?

You prepare for the future.

I live in the present.

YOLO, you know?

You’re so awesome!

Do you have money to pay
for the gas and insurance?

-Then what happened?
-He was shooting like crazy.

But I dodged the bullets.

Dong-gu!

Consider playing it at a normal speed,
"Dong-gu!" And done.

-I was in the special forces.
-I see.

As if you were in an action movie.
Remember I saw everything.

No, you didn’t.
It all happened quickly in the dark.

Alright. We believe you.

Dr. Jones.

Are you ready for the next film?

The next film?

Where are we filming?
Just tell me and I’ll be there.

The pyramids? Angkor Wat?

Machu Picchu?

Seolleung.

Seolleung?

As in Gangnam, Seoul?

Are you really going in there?

Uh-huh.

How?

Well.

There’s no way
an expert like you wouldn’t know

Seolleung was already robbed
during the Japanese Invasion.

What are you going to do?
It’s an empty tomb with no body.

The Japanese dug up the tomb
hoping to find some treasures,

but there was nothing in there.

As a Confucian society, no luxury items
were in Joseon's royal tombs.

And the mad Japanese
lit the body of King Seongjong on fire.

You know the story.

But there’s something
people don’t know about.

There is something in there.

What is in there?

The Royal Sword.

At the time of the Wihwado Retreat,
Yi Seong-gye held it and raised it.

It’s the Excalibur of Joseon.

The sword is in the museum.

That is a replica made by his son.

I’m talking about the real Royal Sword.

The one with the very fingerprints
of King Taejo.

According to the legend,

the sword was shattered after being used
to kill King Woo of Goryeo.

That is what the legend says.

In truth, the sword had been
secretly handed down as a royal treasure.

After the Japanese invasion ended in 1598,

King Seonjo wanted to console
the soul of King Seongjong,

so he had the sword buried in Seolleung
as it symbolizes the foundation of Joseon.

If that is a fact,
you should show me proof.

Exactly.

That is a great point.

Where did you get this?

Mr. Jin. Nowadays, companies use
blind recruitment to hire employees.

It’s not important where they come from

as long as the artifacts are genuine.
Don’t you think?

It is a royal edict
written by King Seonjo himself.

It orders that the Royal Sword,
the sword of State of King Taejo,

be buried in Seolleung Royal Tomb.

This isn’t even recorded
in the Five Rites of State.

It’s not supposed to be
open to the public.

King Seonjo was concerned

that if word got out,
someone would dig up the tomb later.

That is why he sent this secret edict
to the Minister of Culture and Education.

I didn’t believe the story
until I saw this document.

Thank you.

How are you getting it out?

Do you think I came unprepared?

Let’s hear it.

Do you want me to go first?
I don’t think so.

The Royal Sword
is in a whole different class.

I can’t just let anyone have
the greatest treasure of Joseon.

What’s your point?

A few years ago,
I sold a painting by Kim Hong-do.

The guy who bought it
hung it in his bedroom,

but it was burned
to the ground in an accident.

That is when I decided.

Although the money is important,

I should never sell
cultural assets to just anybody.

The Royal Sword is not
an ordinary cultural artifact.

I should sell it to a client
who is ready to have it.

How about some wine?

There must be some fancy wine in here.

A collection of vintage wines.

Good Lord.

This vault is incredible.

If Professor Yu Hong-jun were here,
he would have to write another book.

There are more artifacts
under the ground than on the surface.

There he is.

It is great to see you again.

But you didn’t collect all these
just to enjoy them by yourself.

Some of them will rise to the surface
when the right time comes.

You sell them after ten years
once the statute of limitations expires.

This restored artifact looks impeccable.

No way! I heard this had burned down.

This is the portrait
of King Sejong the Great, isn’t it?

He looks completely different
from on the bill.

Wait. Don’t I look like him?

What do you think?

Yeah!

This place really exhibits
Korea’s real history.

Where did you get all these?

You have quite the taste.

It is a genuine white porcelain vase
showing true beauty.

Where did you get it?

It’s not important
as long as they are genuine.

Correct. That’s what I said.

Who are you? Why did you approach me?

You are the one who approached me.

You are the one
who wanted to take my Buddha statue.

And you are the one
who wanted me to bring the murals.

What was the vault all about?

Like I said,
I want my clients to be ready--

Your body can be stored here forever.

I wanted to see
if there was anything to steal.

That’s what we graverobbers do.

Did you find anything you liked?

It seems impossible to get in
with your security system.

Even if I made it in,

I couldn’t sell anything
without you knowing.

Rather than risking my life here,

it will be easier to dig up
the Royal Sword from Seolleung.

So do you trust me now?

I don’t trust the likes of you.
I trust this vault.

Yes. I am relieved to see this vault.

You deserve
to be the owner of the Royal Sword.

No, you will be.

Bring me the Royal Sword.

Yes. But it’s going to be expensive.

-How much do you want?
-One hundred million won. Times 100.

Is it expensive?
It’s the Excalibur of Joseon.

Whoever owns the sword
will rule the world.

You are the chairman
of the Korean Cultural Asset Foundation.

The clock’s ticking.

The government
will be digging Seolleung very soon.

The government will begin
the Seolleung Restoration on July 1.

The area is flooded frequently,

so the official purpose is

to repair underground culverts
and check any damages to the tomb.

It is also said
that the ruling party is using

this campaign
to raise its approval rating.

But why do they start with Seolleung?

Perhaps they also know
about the Royal Sword.

If they manage to find the sword,

which is a symbol
of the foundation of Joseon,

it'll be significant for the ruling party.

Have him get started.
Give him whatever he needs.

-Yes, sir.
-But is this sword really worth it?

It’s just a rusty sword.

Gwang-cheol,
this is more than just a sword.

It is a legendary sword that put
General Yi Seong-gye on the throne.

When you lay your hands on the sword,

you will become the hero of a new legend.

Keep an eye on the graverobber
so he doesn’t do anything funny.

Yes, sir.

Do you like the office?

It’s smaller than my room,
but I won’t complain.

-When was it?
-What?

That you went astray.

Me?

I won awards for good conduct in school.

You just never--

It’s my favorite song.

It’s by Oh Seok-jun.

Do you know this song?

You're dead if the sword is not there.

Or if you fail to get it out.

I'm dead even if I get it out, no?

MINISTRY OF JUSTICE

NEW START, BEGINNING HERE

Excuse me. Are you the Shoveler?

The master of shoveling
who dug a coal mine all by himself?

He disappeared when the mine closed down,
but he reappeared.

He dug down over 500 meters
in less than a month

from his bedroom across a highway
to steal all the oil from the pipelines.

Was that really you?

It was 650 meters to be exact.

It took 21 days, 11 hours, and 35 minutes.

If digging an underground tunnel
were an Olympic sport,

he would be the gold medalist.

-Who told you about me?
-You are very famous.

I heard you lived underground
in the mountains to avoid the police.

-Come join us for a project.
-Find someone else.

I don’t shovel anymore.

Is he really the Shoveler?

Such thin arms and a big belly.

The nickname is funny, too,
like a cartoon character.

I just checked.

He has long been
a has-been in this coal town.

We found the wrong guy

How about I set you up on a blind date?

What? Really?

Are you really getting in the car?

-Hurry up and get in.
-Please make some room.

Just hop in.

The Cultural Heritage Administration
will begin the restoration on July 1.

It is exactly 45 days from today.

First, we need to find
a spot to dig the tunnel ASAP.

It should not be easily noticeable.

We need to be able to mask the noise.
Close to Seolleung.

The best spot is…

Wouldn’t it be better to leave now
when we are paying a premium for the shop?

LEASE CONTRACT

This place is close to the subway station,
restaurants, and parks.

Look how bright the room is
even though it is a semi-basement.

You can’t find
a room this nice for this price.

You look like a nice person,
so I have saved this for you.

But why are you out house hunting alone?

No wife, I assume?

Yes.

I live alone.

Sure.

Guys, come on in.

These are my colleagues.

This is the realtor who helped us.

But what do you guys do?

The construction will begin soon
in Seolleung Royal Tomb.

-I see.
-We'll be working on that.

Seolleung Restoration Project!
You are working for a great cause.

This neighborhood gets flooded
every summer, making house prices drop.

That is why we are here.

This neighborhood
will be so much better thanks to you.

Thirty days until construction begins.

It is 200 meters
from the building’s basement to Seolleung.

We have to dig
at least seven meters per day.

To reduce the time,

we will dig the tunnel
into the culverts inside the park.

Along the culverts, we will move
to the spot closest to the tomb

and then we’ll dig into the tomb.

We put up a "closed for renovation" sign
in the café on the first floor.

The digging will only be done at night,
during the hours the escort bar is open.

At the door,
bouncers will tell people the bar is full.

I said, we are full tonight.

The music will be played at maximum volume
to mask the digging sounds.

The dirt from the tunnels
will be sent out through the café

and will look like
it is from the renovation work.

Seolleung was structured to make it
harder to enter than other royal tombs

to make sure it is not robbed again.

The outermost wall
of the tomb is made of lime,

which is stronger than concrete.

Once we use chemicals to melt the lime,

we’ll reach the outer coffin.

You can try hard with the hammers,
but it will not break.

It is surrounded by 80-cm-thick granite.

What about the entrance
used to put the coffin in?

The entrance is also blocked
with lime and granite.

Perhaps the floor is the thinnest.

Back then, no one would have thought
about tomb raiders coming from below.

Still, it won’t be easy to make a hole
with a drill from underneath.

Boom!

Just blow it up.

You could blow up the treasures, too.

Then Mr. Jin would just love you.

Then what’s your plan?

Don’t worry. We have a plan.

I’m not here to drink.

-Next time, sir.
-Alright.

You’re being cheap.

Hey, Gwang-cheol!

The pig is here. Clean up the mess.

Let me just say hi.

CEO Ju!

I’m no CEO. Just call me Chairman Ju.

Why didn’t you tell me you opened a bar?

I had to hear it from someone else.

I was going to call, but there were
too many things to take care of.

Take him to a VIP Room
and bring our A-list.

-This way, Detective.
-You mean this way?

-No, that way.
-Why don’t I just take a look?

It looks great.

You are a busy man.
You didn’t have to come here.

Why not?

-Detective, that way, please.
-Come on.

What's with the sand?

You are not doing your job.

Look at the floor.

Many customers come here
right after hiking.

-But there’s nowhere to hike near here.
-Detective Oh.

Let’s get you
to the VIP Room and have fun.

Hands off, asshole.

It’s a new trend in Gangnam.

Are you here for a good time?

-Let’s take your clothes off.
-What are you doing?

Everyone has their first, babe.
Don’t be shy.

If you are intrigued, call me.

You’re so cute.

Call me, hon.

Good gracious.

Jeez.

SEOLLEUNG RESTORATION CONSTRUCTION

The cop’s gone. Get back to work.

We’ll take care of our work,
so you do yours.

Don’t let the police get in.

I can’t work like this.

Do you want to dig?

You stupid fools.

Nothing scares you
because you are wearing nothing?

It’s not the time to argue over this.

We found bedrock in the tunnel.

Bedrock? What is it?

Is it like shamrock?

It’s a large rock, sir.

What’s the solution?

Blowing it up is the fastest way.

-But?
-But it’s right below the streets.

The sound of the explosion is a problem,
but the roads could potentially collapse.

-What about digging around the bedrock?
-It’s surrounded by gas and water pipes.

We can’t get it done on time
if we go around all the pipes.

I guess we have no choice
but to blow it up.

We are in the middle of Gangnam.
You can’t just blow things up.

You’re right. On the top
and at the bottom. At the same time.

Boom!

-Is it time?
-Not yet. Wait for my signal.

-Hurry up.
-Jesus.

ON RED SIGNAL

Ready.

Now! Press the button!

-What is it?
-Why isn't it going off?

I’ve always used this.

-When did you use it?
-Before the mines closed down.

The battery. Is it the battery?

What the hell? Give it to me.

Here.

Wait a second.

Don’t press the button.

Come on, you dirty dog.

It was the battery.

A truck was parked outside
with emergency lights on.

I thought it was for a gas delivery.

But it was there
for a little bit too long.

I was worried the truck would get
a ticket, but then, boom!

People were running out.

-We thought there was an earthquake.
-An earthquake?

As the tanks were exploding,
the ground was shaking, too.

He saved the dog.

Doesn’t he deserve an award?

But isn’t it weird?

He takes the dog before the explosion
as if he knew it was going to explode.

Did he smell gas?

Let me see it again.

Stop.

GANG DONG-GU

You are late.

Why? Were you waiting for me?

For too long.

Explain yourself.

This fucker must have sided
with the police.

Let’s sort him out now.

I understand the site very well
and I can get the construction done.

Mr. Jin. It’s not what you think.

I can explain.

Sir.

Bite it tight. That’s your lifeline.

Don’t you dare.

He talked about you.

He asked me about you.

That detective asked about you
and the statue of the Buddha.

-Throw him in.
-Stop for a second.

No!

He’s spouting bullshit to stay alive.
Let’s just kill him.

He was investigating
the statue from Hwangyeong Temple.

He got a tip
that Ju Gwang-cheol was blabbing

how he lost the statue
to a CEO of a large corporation.

No. Why would I do that?

I’m telling the truth.

He said he wasn’t interested
in arresting robbers like me.

He asked for my help to get the CEO
Ju Gwang-cheol was talking about.

So I told him I didn’t know anyone,
nor have I heard anything like that.

He’s lying.

You piece of trash. Stop this nonsense.

I have evidence.

-I have it on my phone.
-Stop.

The detective wanted to see me.

I recorded it just in case.

Ju Gwang-cheol always brags about

how he has a connection
with the CEO of a hotel group.

Apparently, the CEO’s family
has become filthy rich

by stealing a lot of cultural assets

and selling them to Japan
since the early 1910s.

I heard he’s still crazy about antiques.

He’s the one who took the statue, right?
Didn’t you sell it to him?

Detective, it’s news to me.

If you are so curious,
why don’t you talk to Ju Gwang-cheol?

-Why are you doing this to me?
-Detective Oh, you son of a…

Gwang-cheol beat me so hard
because of the statue.

Sir, you can’t trust him.

He’s right.

Mr. Ju planned to sell
the statue overseas without you knowing.

I stopped it at the scene.

I’m sorry I didn’t tell you.
Mr. Ju is someone you care about.

She and Dong-gu are in it together.

These fools are on the same team.

I was waiting
until I found definitive proof.

Sir, trust me.

He’s not telling the truth, sir.

I had them followed just in case.

Something fishy is going on
whenever they're--

You have a week. Bring me the Royal Sword.

That is...

your lifeline.

If you don’t find the sword,
you are dead meat.

You die even if you find it.

I could see the other day
that Mr. Jin seems to be very fond of you.

I’m glad I won’t be alone
when I go down to the shades.

Wouldn’t it be better
to find a way for us to stay alive?

I was raised lonely,
so I’m not a team player.

I found someone interested in China.

When you get the sword, give it to me.

I’ll add your life’s worth
to the money Mr. Jin promised.

Are you going to save my life?

I am so touched.

Stop acting like that
or you will shed tears of agony.

On the day you get the sword out,
Mr. Jin will be here.

Once you hand it over to me,
I’ll take Mr. Jin

and bury him underground.

His body will never be found.

I’m quite intrigued.

Got to the culverts inside the park.

Okay.

This way!

It’s right there. Here we are.

What is that?

There’s a night patrol.

We will get caught quickly
if we use an electric drill.

Should we use a spoon?

Like in The Shawshank Redemption?
That will take forever.

The construction will begin in five days.

Plan B.

Plan B? As in blobs of rain?

Idiot. As in the alphabet.

He’s right.

As in the rain falling from the sky.

WEATHER FORECAST

-Last week we experienced a heatwave.
-It’s on.

You must have had a hard time
day and night because of the heat.

This week, we will welcome rain
to cool down the heat.

-It’s going to rain!
-Yes!

It’s going to rain!

Be quiet.

You can just Google the weather.

Who watches the weather forecast?

Kids like you don’t know this feeling.

-Totally.
-Doctor.

Go and close the roof of your car.
It’s going to rain.

Who is it?

You don’t like it?
Should I call someone else?

Your shoulders are tight.

I should have done better.

Se-hui.

Yes, sir.

How long has it been
since you started working for me?

It’s my sixth year.

Six years.
It’s about time you take some time off.

Sir. Let me work harder--

I should have taken better care of you.

I found somewhere nice,
so go and take some rest.

Do I deserve it?

I’m not good enough.

If you need anything, just let me know.

Just go

and get some rest.

SEOLLEUNG RESTORATION CONSTRUCTION

SEOLLEUNG THEFT D-3

Three, two, one.

Go!

Three, two, one. Go!

Go!

Go!

They are the Snakes.

SEOLLEUNG THEFT D-2

They look fierce.

The day has come for Mr. Jin to die.

Thank you for coming. I am Ju Gwang-cheol.

Alright.

Did you confirm the ship for the goods?

We have secured a container ship
departing from Incheon to India.

What do we do about Dong-gu?

Dong-gu?

Leave him.
I think they’re having fun on their own.

PAUL PRAYER HOUSE

This box has Mr. Jin’s iris
and fingerprint information.

I recovered my hard drive
and used his biometrics.

This is for you.

Leave the country tomorrow.
Mr. Jin will notice sooner or later.

But there’s only one key to the door.
The one Mr. Jin has.

You mean this key?

SEOLLEUNG THEFT D-1

I see lime. We’re almost there.

Alright. Come this way.

It’s pouring rain.

SEOLLEUNG THEFT D-DAY

-Is everything okay?
-Yes.

Bring all the equipment you want,
but the rain should stop first.

Why did they choose a day
in the middle of a rainy season?

It’s said to be an auspicious day.

It’s an empty tomb,
but it is still a royal tomb.

I’m sure they chose a good day.

What is up with you?

This is a big event involving
the Cultural Heritage Administration.

So I came down to check on things.

You know police chiefs are obsessed
with events with VIP participants.

I was told to stay here
until the event ends tomorrow.

I prepared everything
so that you could see it for yourself.

You never know what they’ll do
once they lay their hands on the sword.

We will remove the lime now.

Stop.

Who goes there?

It’s just you.

Okay, we see granite.

The hole’s been drilled.

Let me check the target.

Target confirmed.

The Royal Sword really does exist.

Congratulations, sir.

Once the sword is out, kill them all.

Yes, sir. I’ll take care of them myself.

When we secure the item,
we will send you a cue.

Then you go into the room
and take care of it.

I should take care of the room?

I mean, kill them all!

Jin Sang-gil.

I am done with sucking up to you.

What a douchebag.

-You stay here.
-Okay.

What is taking so long?

Don’t you see the culverts filling up?

Do you think we’re lazing around?

The floor is thicker
than we thought. Wait a minute.

Just blow it up.

Seriously?

I told you.
That can damage the artifact, too.

Shut up and blow it up.

What are you going to do
when the wet ground comes down on us?

What’s happening?

Damn it.

The generator’s out.

We should just give up.

What on earth?

You can’t leave here
until you get that sword.

Install the explosives.

Next time, I’ll cut your head off.

Let Dr. Jones leave.
I can install the bombs by myself.

Cut the crap.

This cave lies lower than the culverts,
so the water rises very quickly.

We have no time to waste.

Go.

That little rat.

What are they doing? Those scum…

Dong-gu!

The cave is collapsing.
You must come out now.

Scumbags. Se-hui.

Where is she?

I’m almost there.

Save me! Help me!

Dong-gu!

Dong-gu!

Dong-gu!

Did someone die?

-You jerk!
-Why are you crying?

I was getting your hat.

I thought you were dead.

Clean this room. Don’t leave a trace.

-What about the tunnel?
-Collapse it.

You just walked into your own grave.

Give me a second. Let me catch my breath.

For what? You are about to die.

Do you think we came back
just to be killed?

You are a CEO. Use your brain.

-You are still talking big.
-Hold on.

There’s still a way to remove the sword.

What way?

No way you’re going to do that.

The tunnel’s submerged
and the excavation begins in the morning.

There’s a way to get
the Royal Sword before dawn.

-You are crazy. That’s ridiculous.
-Talk to me.

If you talk nonsense, I’ll pull
the trigger right against your head.

He’s crazy. Don’t listen to him.

We dig down right from the surface.

From the surface? Is it possible?

Around the tunnel we dug,

there are water and gas pipes,
and power cables.

What will happen if we blow them up?

Heavy rain almost flooded the culverts.
Consider adding water pipes, too.

It’ll be chaos around here.

Damn it.

When will he send the cue?

Let’s just go in.

Let’s go.

Let’s just wait for the cue.

Let me pour you another one.

I shouldn’t be drinking too much
while on duty.

What’s going on?

When all eyes are on the chaos,

we go in pretending
to be the restoration team.

The construction begins tomorrow
and there’s a commotion outside.

So people won’t be suspicious.

Good evening.

I hadn’t been notified about your coming.

Did you see what’s going on outside?

We were told to come in a hurry
to preserve the scene.

Let me call the person in charge.

-Do I smell alcohol?
-What?

Did you drink?

He’s rigid.
He may want to come down here himself.

Will that be okay?

I guess it'll be too late to call him.

Right.

-Please go in.
-Have a good evening.

Let’s go!

The construction begins tomorrow.

So everything’s perfect
with all the equipment already on site.

Three, two!

A plausible screen will be put up
around the tomb.

It’ll take only an hour
using the excavator.

Why would you do that
in front of an empty grave?

We have no time to waste.

It’s an empty tomb,
but it is still a royal tomb.

We must pay our respects.

I’m sorry, King Seongjong.
Please forgive me.

-Where are the trucks and workers?
-They are waiting behind the hotel.

Slowly.

NEW MESSAGE

Emergency! Let us check the safety belt.
You should detour that way!

Everybody, detour, please!

Okay. Pull it up.

Will you do the honors?

It is a historic moment
to face the legend.

You should be the first one
to see the sword.

Where is...

Where's the sword?

I don’t know.

It was right here.

You checked with the camera.

Tell me about it. We saw it together.

Where did you hide it?

You must have hidden it before,
in the tunnel.

I didn’t have time for that.
Gwang-cheol almost killed me.

You watched everything on video.

Tell me where it is
or I’ll kill you right here, right now.

Are you willing to kill someone
just for that rusty sword?

That sword is worth much more
than a thousand graverobbers like you.

Is that why you did it?

Is that why

you killed that poor graverobber
and buried the boy alive?

Was it you?

Why?

Happy to see me again?

You managed to come out alive.

I held out for days in the dark coffin,

smelling my father’s decomposing body.

Wasn’t that white porcelain beautiful?
Beautiful enough to pay such a price?

You are insane.

For the last time, where is the sword?

The sword?

Why do you think I did this?

Did you really think
I wanted to find the Excalibur of Joseon?

Get ahold of yourself.

While you were obsessed
with a sword that doesn't even exist,

what do you think has happened?

What the hell is this?

FOR YOU

Dong-gu. You son of a gun.

Is this what we call the pic of the day?

I wish I were there, too.

Can you even handle those artifacts?

You can never sell them.

Thank you for your concern,
but I got this.

Give them back or I’ll kill you.

I was given an extra life anyway.

I was planning to die here with you.

What? What are you doing?

You’ll soon discover what it feels like
to be trapped in a grave.

What?

What do you think you’re doing?
Stop it right now!

Do you have the guts to pull the trigger?

Killing is not my thing.

I’m going to go now.

I never got used to being in a grave.

You jackass!

I’m going to kill you. Keep that in mind!

You good?

You son of a gun!

Terrible bastard. I’ll kill you!

CHOCO PIE

Do you like Choco Pie?

No!

No!

Who parked the trucks here?

-Have you been notified?
-No.

If you help me out,

I’ll give you everything
from Mr. Jin’s vault.

How can I help?

Can you be a good actor?

It’s 215 meters
from the house to the vault.

It’s 206 meters from the bar
to the stone chamber of the tomb.

Man-ki and Hye-ri will dig
towards the vault.

Dr. Jones and I will dig towards the tomb.

Let’s go!

-But where will the Shoveler be?
-I dig both tunnels.

-But when is my blind date?
-When the tunnel is ready.

I’ll prepare the bait.

It is a royal edict
written by King Seonjo himself.

What if Mr. Jin stays
at the hotel that night?

Damn it.

He will want to be there.

We just need to have him
take a sneak peek.

Great!

Touchdown at Seolleung.

Okay.

Now.

Who goes there? It’s just you.

Do you want a late-night snack?

Detective Oh will take care of the guard.

It’s the first time
I’ve ever thanked a cop.

"Hold on. There’s still a way
to remove the sword."

"No way you’re going to do that.
There’s a way to get it before dawn!"

Come on. That’s my line.

It’s time to go up on stage.

Roger that.
A beautiful actress is going in.

Thank you.

The restroom in the Sky Hotel Casino
is the closest point to the vault.

This place really exhibits
Korea’s real history.

Oh no!

One more try.

Let’s go.

JUNK IS TREASURE

But it’s a shame.

If we had sold one item,

it would have been enough
to cover my car expenses.

I feel proud of doing a good deed.

But I feel bad for not paying much
to my colleagues from the coal mine.

It’s beautiful outside.
Should we stop for a minute?

Okay.

Surprise!

The vault carried more than antiques.

Come on. You are grown men.

Guys.

I thought I only did good for others.

I’ll be really nice to others, I promise.

The Seolleung Restoration Project
began this morning

after some delays due to heavy rains.

A man was found
in the coffin of King Seongjong.

It is shocking to learn that this man,
who was found almost starved to death,

was identified as Jin Sang-gil,
the CEO of Sky Group.

He was sent to the hospital immediately.
The police...

Why do they leave the marks
inside the celadon?

We have Ms. Yun Se-hui in the studio,
who was the whistleblower in this scandal.

Without your courageous act,

these artifacts
would have never seen the light of day.

While I purchased
these artifacts under Mr. Jin’s order,

I have learned only recently
they were obtained via illegal channels.

I deeply regret
that I was not brave enough

to refuse the order
and put everything right

as soon as I learned about it.

I understand.

Excuse me.

Sure.

I am ready to take responsibility
for my wrongdoing.

But you returned
the artifacts from the vault

to the Cultural Heritage Administration.

Not just anyone could do that,

returning them to the public
while knowing that you could be punished.

I still feel very ashamed.

You are incredible.

-Who is this?
-It’s Gang Dong-gu.

Gang Dong-gu? Who is that?

I’m a fan. Your name was
the most searched on the internet.

You made me cry, too.

You were such a great actress.
What are you?

I don’t know.
That’s something I want to ask you.

Why did you use my name for what you did?

Wasn’t that awesome?
I think you fell for me.

-Where are you?
-On my way to the airport.

Where are you going?

To Japan.

The Ogura Collection?

To get back what’s stolen. Are you in?

What’s the harm
in seeing my handsome face again?

I’ll be waiting.

Hello? There’s someone in here!