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ALL CHARACTERS, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS

DEPICTED IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS

Hello, sir.

Congratulations on your release.

Right.

I'm Lee Junkyung.

Sir?

My name is Lee Junkyung.

Leave.

Sorry?

KANGCHUN PENITENTIARY BUS STOP

Sir.

There's something I need to tell--

Go tell the chairman

that I'll stay dead quiet as promised.

I kept the promise for 15 years

so it's his turn to do the same.

I'm not here because the chairman sent me.

I would like to save you.

WORLD'S MOST VALUABLE DIAMOND ARROW SOON TO BE UNVEILED

Diamond arrow?

I'm sure the notorious Lee Changwoo will be able to pull this off.

Let me help you.

All right. Now, tell me.

Where did you hide it?

The Adamas.

You took it.

What's wrong? Did you lose it?

Enough with this act, god damn it.

Where did you hide it?

The real Adamas.

Not the fake one.

I thought I was still alive because I'm the only one

who knows where it is.

And now you want me to tell you?

You'd better stop playing around and come clean.

If you don't want to sacrifice your other son too.

Go ahead and see how I'll react.

All right, show me.

Show me what you can do from here.

Junkyung.

Chairman Kwon…

What?

You shouldn't have come here to meet me today.

What is this about?

What about the chairman?

Do you think Chairman Kwon

has forgotten about me?

So you killed Song Suhyeon?

Did you check the body?

Then you should've brought a photo.

Not this mere sheet of paper.

Bastard.

Mr. Jeong.

I'm changing orders.

Ms. Lee.

Ms. Kim…

Move.

Ms. Kim.

Damn it.

What on earth?

Let me use your car.

Why does he suddenly want her alive? How annoying.

Hi.

You are…

I'm what?

Sun?

You know my name?

Where are you? Where?

Where are you?

Who told you?

Song Suhyeon's alive, isn't he?

Damn it.

I'm going to mess you up.

Ms. Kim.

Ms. Kim was kidnapped.

We must go rescue her immediately.

Go where?

Ares.

Come back for now.

I won't do that!

If we take longer, we'll only find her body later.

What's gotten into you people anyway?

Are you just going to watch everyone die?

When will you stop tolerating these meaningless sacrifices?

You must be attacking them. Why can't you stick to the basics?

Sir.

Go on.

Yes, sir.

Wait there. I'm on my way now.

I'm sorry,

Lieutenant Lee Hyunjung.

We have a breach at the main gate!

We have a breach!

Stop those cars!

Security!

Don't let them through.

We're done cleaning up the place.

Even if Team A knows, they won't be able to find any trace of us.

-Good job. -No problem, sir.

-Hey. -Yes, sir?

It's a trap.

MR. KANG

Sir, we're breaking through at the moment.

This wasn't their target. If they meant to raid us,

-they would've brought a whole squad. -Pardon?

They brought us in on purpose. Get out of there now!

Prosecutor Song, stop!

Did you sleep well?

Get up, will you?

Do you want to run away?

I let you see my face

because I was going to kill you.

Why do you think I brought you here alive instead?

What do you want from me?

We want a way into the SIH.

The infiltration team.

Show us the way.

You're wasting your time.

I'll never do that.

Thank goodness.

I was worried you might say okay.

I won't kill you,

even if you beg me

to kill you.

-Here is the list of guests. -Mm.

They are VIPs from the publishing, broadcasting, and political circles.

I wonder what you'd think of it.

You've selected 80 people to go with the 80th anniversary?

You always emphasize

that everything should be limited in number.

Only then would it hold meaning.

Good job.

Those who get invited will be so proud

while those who are left out

will try their best to be included next time.

IM JINCHUL, ATTORNEY GENERAL

Take the Attorney General out.

We don't need him once the administration changes.

Invite Mr. Ha instead.

You mean the writer?

My memoir will be presented during the ceremony.

I should treat him at least once.

By the way, the tree in the garden.

Yes, master.

Why did you suddenly cut it?

I kind of grew attached to it since it was there for a long time.

You know Chungwoon, right? The famous topography fortune teller.

-Yes, -According to him,

that tree was standing in the way of great fortune.

It wasn't doing any good for you, master.

So I…

Good job.

Anything with a bad energy must be eliminated,

no matter how long it has kept your side

or how much you've cherished it.

Yes, of course.

This is incredible.

You were invited after all.

Right, it was worth writing the memoir all night.

By the way,

stealing the Adamas is one thing,

but will we be able to run away with it safely from this house?

Hmm… Run away?

If we get caught, we'll be doomed.

That is

up to the heavens.

Hello, this is Security.

Today?

I see.

Okay.

What is it?

The head office called.

Do you know where Mr. Choi is?

Well, he went downstairs a while ago.

What did the head office want?

SECURITY CONTROL ROOM

Oh, Mr. Choi.

You can sit back down and keep doing your work.

Is there anything particular?

No, nothing.

You look tired.

Go outside for a cigarette.

I'm okay, sir. It's working hours.

Smoking is best during working hours.

Step outside for a moment. I'll stay.

Okay, then.

SECURITY CONTROL ROOM

Section Seven.

Nothing seemed off when I went there.

This is me.

It's someone who came afterward.

Mr. Choi?

What?

Oh, Mr. Lee isn't loafing around.

I let him step outside for a bit.

To smoke.

Don't keep him on a tight leash.

Mr. Lee killed her.

I'll go to headquarters. No, the safe house.

Okay.

What do you think? Do you like it?

What?

Yes, it's nice.

Then will you choose this--

No, I prefer the one from the other day.

Oh, you rejected that one so we showed it to someone else.

She's trying it on now.

Really? I guess it can't be helped then.

The truth is…

You look beautiful.

How pretty. It looks good on you.

But it's a little too long for you, Ms. Yoon.

-Ms. Cho. -Yes, ma'am?

Cut off about two hems' length.

Well… Sure thing.

Forget it. I should be thanking you instead.

I'm so grateful that my husband has you by his side.

You're not showing any reaction again.

Others might think I'm looking down on you.

When it's actually the other way around.

You are getting a call. I think it's urgent.

A person named Mr. Jeong keeps calling you.

MR. JEONG

See you around.

MR. JEONG

Your call cannot be connected…

Darn it.

Goodness.

This was taken in the parking lot of the Ares building.

And this is the dashcam footage near the atelier yesterday…

I apologize, sir.

Do a better job, Mr. Cha.

Do you hear me?

Yes, sir.

Stand by at your houses for the time being.

And send in the elites. Now get out.

I'm not done analyzing--

I said get out. I'll take care of it.

Just wrap up Ms. Jang's incident smoothly.

Yes, sir.

Did you lose them or let them go?

Cut the crap.

Let me see.

Look. Song Suhyeon is limping.

Kim Seohee is barely supporting him as they run away.

And you couldn't get them?

Jeez.

Where did they disappear to?

To the sky? Or underground?

Jeez.

I wouldn't have to go through this mess if you'd taken care of him properly.

You're right about that.

That witch.

DELETE

ARE YOU SURE YOU WANT TO DELETE THIS FILE?

Things aren't looking good.

Shouldn't you let me know what's going on?

I already told you everything yesterday. Do you need another explanation?

Someone suddenly jumped in front of my car…

and they seemed injured, so I ended up giving them a ride.

But they asked me to let them off on the way so I did.

Report it to the higher-ups.

How can I report something like that?

I would have to explain why you were there

and who leaked the information.

I went to get jewelry done and I needed Ms. Jang.

That's why you looked into it for me.

Is that so difficult?

It's a trivial matter

but I'm suggesting we cover it up because you seem uncomfortable about it.

It's not as simple as it sounds.

I may have been able to take care of the footage,

but this isn't as simple as asking me to find

the person who suggested the ghostwriter.

Team A is deeply involved in this case.

That has nothing to do with me.

Since when were you doing me a favor?

It was all for your benefit.

I'm telling you to cover this up for your benefit as well. And…

make this the last time you call me first.

I understand.

I just can't wrap my head around it.

Just what exactly is happening that you're making all this fuss?

Ms. Hyesoo.

The helicopter is here.

I won't be needing it.

I'm staying here for the time being.

What?

The satellite phone disappeared?

It was Mr. Kim's doing.

-Mr. Kim? -I'm sure of it.

He was suspicious from the start,

saying he was a fan and trying to get friendly with you.

Are you sure? Why would he do that?

I checked the serial number.

The SIH sent me here undercover.

They can do exactly the same.

Calm down, Mr. Choi.

I'll try to talk to him.

What will you do?

Give him your autograph and ask if he's undercover?

The briefcase is locked with the infiltration team's PIN code,

so he won't know what's in it for now.

But he will find the satellite phone soon.

And he will figure out whom I've been communicating with.

We have to be careful.

If it wasn't Mr. Kim, the situation will worsen.

Mr. Choi, someone from the head office is here.

He's entering the parking lot.

Why would someone suddenly come from the head office?

Mr. Kim received a call earlier.

Did he not report it to you?

Okay.

You still don't think it's him?

How exactly do you want to be careful?

What will you do?

I'll risk bloodshed if I must. There's no time to waste!

Mr. Choi.

Meet the visitor first.

I'll look for Mr. Kim.

We must stop the two from meeting each other.

Go to the west section.

He must be patrolling the area.

HAESONG

VISITORS LOG

You must sign the log before entering the building.

Mr. Choi, everything seems fine.

What exactly is broken?

Where is the briefcase?

Excuse me?

Section Seven.

Oh, the thing is…

Mr. Choi, why are you doing this?

Where is the briefcase?

Tell me the truth.

Well…

I know you were there.

You took it!

-No, I-- -I checked it all, you bastard.

Where is the briefcase?

Say it, you punk.

Come clean if you want to spare yourself.

I…

I really didn't take it.

I just saw it there.

What?

I got curious about why you went there often

and tried to check the place out.

But I left it there.

I didn't even touch it.

Wait a second.

If it wasn't you…

Mr. Choi!

Mr. Kim?

Don't make a fuss. He just passed out.

Did he admit it?

He wouldn't admit it this easily.

What if it wasn't him?

Then who did the guy from the head office come to visit?

Okay. Please come this way.

JANG EUIDON

MEETING WITH MS. KWON

You came on time.

How have you been, Ms. Kwon?

I've been all right.

Is the work bearable?

Yes, thanks to you.

About the invitations for the ceremony,

I think they should be delivered in person to meet the formality.

I called you in to help out.

Oh, did you do what I instructed?

Yes, I have it ready.

So you need to figure out why that man is here.

Let me make this clear.

My team has put years of effort into this operation.

I can't let it go to waste because of this rat.

If your guess turns out to be right,

it will ruin more than just the SIH's plan.

Hurry and meet the guy from the head office first.

Mr. Kim?

Are you looking for this?

Mr. Park.

What are you doing here, Mr. Ha?

Are you in league with each other?

What is going on, Mr. Choi?

What about you?

Why do you have that briefcase?

Oh, I wondered whose this was.

Give it to me.

You need to tell me what's going on first.

-You little… -Mr. Choi.

Opium.

Opium?

That's what's in it.

We're trying to sneak away those poppies in the garden.

Do you want to join us?

In exchange for my silence?

It won't be a losing deal for you.

It's quite tempting, I must say.

So, you two are like business partners.

What about him though? Why did you beat him up?

It was my mistake.

The briefcase had disappeared,

and I thought Mr. Kim took it so he could have it all to himself.

I gave him a beating.

-I see. -So, are you in?

This will get you a hefty sum.

Fine.

Now let's open it and check.

What's with this mood? I knew it.

Opium was a lie, wasn't it?

Just what is in this briefcase?

-Give it to me. -Oh.

You might even kill me if I don't.

Mr. Choi.

Mr. Choi.

You people are

with the SIH, aren't you?

What a life he has.

Did you ask for me?

What happened to Ms. Jang. Was it your doing?

Yes, sir.

It seemed she spread word about the Adamas, so for security…

I see.

I understand,

but you should've at least reported it to me afterward.

Did you have to make me summon you?

I apologize, sir. It's my mistake.

What else is there?

Pardon?

Is there anything else you didn't let me know?

There's nothing else.

Junkyung.

Yes, sir.

We've known each other for a long time.

I wasn't always so fond of you.

At times, I thought of casting you away,

but when the Adamas was stolen,

you managed to retrieve it.

I've been easy on you for that.

But how long

do you think that'll last?

Sir, I'm not quite following you--

I know you met Lee Changwoo.

You shouldn't have come here to meet me today.

Do you think

Chairman Kwon has forgotten about me?

Yes, I met him.

I wanted to figure out how the SIH ended up getting involved

with Song Suhyeon.

I met him to check if the SIH

had made contact with him.

I didn't report it to you because I didn't find any trace.

That's all, sir.

If I dodge, I'll be dead.

This is bait.

Mr. Choi.

Who are you? What's your identity?

The SIH.

What?

I'm with the SIH too!

I got some nice dried persimmons. You can have a taste of them.

Thank you, sir.

Maybe I got the wrong fishing spot.

It's not going so well.

Nothing's biting here.

Don't try to pull a trick.

The infiltration teams don't know each other.

Did you think you were undercover alone?

I also thought this was a solo mission.

Prove it then. Open this briefcase.

You'd know the PIN code if you're on the infiltration team.

Nice job fooling me all this time, you bastard.

You should've told me. I almost killed you for real.

Whatever. Just tell me what you'll do now.

-What? -Him.

What will you do about Mr. Kim?

You know the infiltration team's protocol for when your cover is blown.

There's no need to kill him.

What are you saying?

He doesn't even know what's in here.

We'll just say

that it's opium.

What if he doesn't buy it?

Are you suggesting we gamble with our lives? How generous.

If things go south, it won't be just us.

The organization itself could be in danger!

Then what? Are you saying we should kill him for real?

Of course. We must.

Are you really from the SIH?

You little…

Should I do it?

I'll do it.

Once he wakes up, he won't remember anything.

There's no need to kill him.

Maybe the SIH kills off the innocent

as if it's no big deal,

but I'm not one of you.

I won't just sit back and watch it happen.

What is this now?

You're not from the SIH?

It's a long story.

He's cooperating with our operation.

Jeez, I can't get used to this.

A civilian is involved in the SIH's operation,

and you people are all talk. What a mess!

Whatever. Leave this place, both of you.

I'll take care of the situation.

Mr. Ha.

What is going on?

-Move. -I won't.

Move.

No.

What are you up to now?

You never stay at my house for no reason.

It's because of the chairman.

He's looking forward to a grandchild

so I have to at least make him think that we're trying.

Put up with me just until the ceremony.

It's not like I like being here either.

As expected.

You really are the lady of the house.

The more I look at you,

the more you resemble my father.

You're both cold, cruel, and impossible to read.

Right.

And you both dearly loved Minjo.

Dearly loved Minjo?

The chairman did?

Then I wonder why he did that.

What are you talking about?

The helicopter accident.

What about that?

I wonder why he spared

the people who were involved in the accident.

When they were responsible for the death of his dearly beloved son.

So?

What are you getting at?

What am I getting at?

What I'm saying is that…

the chairman…

never really loved Minjo.

You're right.

Gosh, I like what you're getting at.

Thank you, Mr. Jeong.

No problem. I can do this much of an errand for you.

It took me quite a lot of effort

because there weren't many materials.

Haesong took control of the situation,

so a lot of people still don't know about his death.

ARES HELICOPTER CRASH

APRIL 1, 2017

How did this happen?

Everyone related to the accident…

Yes, they were only briefly investigated

and there was no real punishment.

If it really was an accident,

he wouldn't have kept them alive.

Hello, this is Haesongwon.

7 P.M., APRIL 23, 2022 LOCATION: BANQUET HALL IN HAESONGWON

WE'RE PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO THE 80TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY

SONG

Right, the writer's real surname is Song.

Ms. Kwon.

What's with that face? Did someone die or something?

Did you know?

What are you talking about?

Mr. Kim

is dead.

What?

Unbelievable!

It was acute drug intoxication.

It seems he stole some poppies from the garden.

Right before the ceremony? How dare he!

How do you want me to handle this?

Isn't it obvious? Cover it up!

DEATH CERTIFICATE

Thank you.

As expected, Ms. Kwon wants it buried.

Since the poppies were from the Haesongwon garden.

Mr. Choi.

What happened to Mr. Kim will remain a secret between us.

Stop it, you crazy bastard.

Are you really going to kill an innocent person?

Stop messing around. Let go of me.

I said let go of me, damn it!

Are you going to ignore protocol?

We have to kill him!

The external cause of the accident is the poor safety management of bombs.

But it's still under police investigation.

No evidence remains.

I ordered our men to analyze the CCTV camera footage nearby,

but we got nothing from it.

Team A probably utilized the clear-out team.

Close the underpass to the safe house, and have the vigilance team stand by.

-Yes, sir. -Yes, sir.

Do you think Ms. Kim is okay?

If they'd killed her, they would've sent her body to us.

We've done all we can.

Right.

Now let's wait for their move.

The trial run was successful.

It will have enough power to kill in actual warfare.

What do you think of it?

Now you're trying to interview me?

Hey, did you make me come over just so I could watch some show?

Did the heat get to you?

Sir.

It better be something serious, or I'll be pissed.

Song Suhyeon is alive.

What do you think you're doing?

I ordered you to take care of Song Suhyeon,

and you said he was taken care of.

So he shouldn't be alive, should he?

No.

And?

Getting rid of Song Suhyeon won't solve the situation.

We must stack the deck

and eliminate everyone including the SIH.

Please take a look at the scenario first.

"H-File?"

H-FILE

If it's not good, I'll smash your head first.

A terrorist bombing?

D-day is that day.

Wow, you are a lunatic.

Will you be able to smooth it over?

After the upcoming presidential election, Haesong will take full control anyway.

We'll manipulate the media a little

and investigate it after seizing power.

And to eliminate the opponents at the same time,

you will accuse them of pulling the strings?

A thorough housecleaning.

That's right. We'll say they are a radical terrorist group

who is unhappy with the regime change and plans to take over the new government.

That will create a scare.

If we take this mood all the way to legalizing firearms…

That'd be a blockbuster.

Look at you.

-Mr. Lee. -Yes, sir.

You brought it to me because my father wouldn't allow it, no?

-I apologize. -You fool.

So who's going to take the bullet?

Kim Seohee.

Hey.

Hey!

Take it easy, or at least gag her.

Why? I like hearing it.

You crazy witch.

Hey, Jeong.

"Hey, Jeong"?

Show some respect, or you'll be taught a lesson.

Mr. Lee went to meet Mr. Kwon.

With Mr. Cha.

Between me and you,

who will be taught a lesson first?

That trap of yours will end up ruining your life.

I guarantee it.

Stop it.

I don't know anything about the SIH.

You don't?

No.

Listen carefully. This is important.

We're going to blow up the SIH with bombs.

You can do it, right?

What?

You're going to carry the bombs.

I won't do it.

Want to make a bet?

Reporter Kim Seohee…

They must've taken her alive for a reason.

They're up to something.

Should we set up a task force?

No, let's stick to our plan.

The ceremony is coming up soon.

Yes, sir.

Our objective is as follows.

Before the Adamas is moved to the ceremony hall…

You took three days just to come to that conclusion?

That you can't find Kim Seohee unless they make a move?

Is that why you're sitting back and waiting?

You should locate Mr. Lee.

You should've raided Haesong's main office!

Our operation takes place today. We must secure the Adamas.

Mr. Ha will be arrested red-handed.

While everyone's watching, so that Chairman Kwon can't do anything.

The Adamas will become evidence.

Once we reveal that it was used for the murder,

an arrest warrant will be issued.

Mr. Ha agreed to this.

What about Kim Seohee? Did she agree?

That you should catch Chairman Kwon whether she ends up dying or not?

What about Ms. Lee? What about Mr. Baek?

Hey, Song.

I'm not asking for your approval here.

I'm warning you not to cause a mess by meddling in our operation, you bastard.

The sense of justice you seek.

The sense of revenge.

That's not enough to catch Kwon Jaekyu.

Okay.

Fine.

Let's go our separate ways.

You don't care about saving people.

And I refuse to risk my life for your ridiculous plan.

You have no more reason to keep me anyway.

Damn it.

Hello, sir.

Who?

Designer Patti Jang?

Her suicide case and the other cases I mentioned just now.

Gather all the materials for me.

I'm on my way to work. Bye.

DEAR MR. SONG SUHYEON

WE'RE PLEASED TO INVITE YOU TO THE 80TH FOUNDING ANNIVERSARY CEREMONY

Thank you. You may enter.

Welcome, Candidate Noh.

Long time no see, Ms. Kwon.

You didn't come to my presidential candidacy ceremony.

Right, it's been a while.

But I'm always acquainted with your news.

You've been receiving the highest approvals rating.

Thanks to you.

But Candidate Hwang is chasing right behind me.

That makes me feel bad.

I wonder if he's got the chairman's support.

Of course not.

If that were the case, Hwang would be here.

Don't worry, and please come inside.

Sure.

You even invited the press.

Is it going to be okay, ma'am?

Yes, we should spread the news far and wide.

A happy occasion like this won't come again.

Mr. Ha, did you see? Those from broadcasting stations are here too.

What an honor.

The sight of me getting arrested will be broadcast nationally.

And thanks to it, Haesong won't have a reason to oppose

even if the Adamas gets taken as evidence.

You're right about that, but is it really going to be okay?

Yes, I told you so.

I'm talking about myself.

Will I be able to pull it off?

Just be your normal self.

It may seem easy, but tripping naturally isn't…

It's not easy. Jeez, it hurts.

Yet you pull it off every day.

I know you can do it.

Dongrim.

I'm sorry I dragged you into this.

This is why I tell you all the time that there's no pupil like me.

We're like salt and pepper.

-Oh, congratulations. -Congratulations.

MY PATH

MY PATH

Excuse me.

My Path.

Isn't it old-fashioned?

To put it nicely, it's classic.

Are you the ghostwriter?

Yes, I'm Ha Woosin.

Who are you?

Do you not know me?

Are you someone I should know?

Well…

You two have met.

Let me introduce you.

-This is-- -I'm her husband.

Oh, you are President Kwon Hyunjo.

I've heard a lot about you.

Really?

I wonder what you have heard.

The facts.

He interviewed me for the memoir.

I see.

I know we've never met before,

but you look so familiar.

Really? I don't have a typical face though.

Ah.

I didn't expect to see you here.

Gratefully enough, the chairman invited me.

I see, my father invited you.

He went overboard. You must feel uneasy to join an occasion like this.

Not at all. I was born to enjoy this kind of occasion.

Really?

You don't look like the type who'd snoop around a party.

Candidate Noh has been looking for you outside the hall.

Excuse me then.

I guess he didn't think the chairman would invite me, considering his reaction.

He must feel neglected.

Or maybe he feels jealous.

-Of me? -Oh, right.

I found out

whom you're working with.

Pardon?

The Special Investigations Headquarters.

Get out. Now.

-Ms. Eun. -Don't show me that face.

I may be

able to offer some help.

Don't change the subject, and say what you want to say.

Kim Seohee.

You know

that reporter, right? The witness.

What on earth

is this about?

SPECIAL INVESTIGATIONS HEADQUARTERS

Now, we will reveal the Adamas.

You're going to carry the bomb.

We have quite the history between us.

We found Ms. Kim.

They made a move.

Team A didn't send me simply to take revenge.

The detonator is in my hands.

Call the police.

Since when did you know

that I was stealing the Adamas?

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