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(The characters, places, institutions, cases, and)

(organizations portrayed in this drama are fictitious.)

(September 30, 1987)

(School Magazine Room)

Wow, there are so many of them!

These were sent to us during vacation.

Huh? There's even a package.

Did other people send us something, too?

Yeah! I heard some of these are from students from other schools!

That's awesome! I guess we're pretty good at what we do.

Hey, Kang Yong-tak. Come join us.

Why did you even bring him here?

It's cute how he always comes here.

There are three reports of the red-masked person.

But they're all about the same thing.

They spotted something on the side road.

But what should we do?

Do we just wait until they show up?

Yeah, I heard they only attack pretty girls and ugly boys.

Then it'll be fine if you and I go!

You're such a jerk!

And a lot of the letters are about the haunted house in Hyegwang-dong.

I think that's a good topic.

We can take pictures of it, too.

Next week is Chuseok, so we have some time to think about it.

Let's contemplate about what we'll cover next.

Honestly, I don't think there's going to be

anything more interesting than the 7 Secret Spots.

What's this?

Isn't this for us, too?

That's right. I forgot about that.

But we don't have a video player, so there's no way to watch it.

"Mix Tape"? What does it mean?

Isn't it a tape recording?

A tape recording of what?

Beats me. How would I know?

Isn't there any way we can watch this?

Should I ask the broadcasting club?

Oh! I know how we can watch it!

Tak, get up!

- Ugh, it stinks! - What's this smell?

It feels like I'm suffocating.

- When you're done, lock the door. - All right.

That reminds me. Did you hear what Coach said?

- What is it? - We're practicing over Chuseok.

Damn it. Are you serious?

- It sucks. - Yeah.

- Anyway, lock the door before you leave. - Later.

- It's so loud! - Turn down the volume!

Hometown: Mixtape

(Episode 3)

- Did you hear it? - Yes.

Oh, wait. Are you talking about the cassette tape?

- I think... - Stop.

Don't say anything.

The fact that you heard it is enough.

We need to think first. Whatever it may be about...

we need to think first.

You little brat!

There are customers around! Why do you look like this?

Come on!

- Go get the rice. - Alright.

- You better not eat a lot. - Mom!

And take this to Jae-young's family.

Goodness, I heard they closed their restaurant so that they could

spend all their time searching for Jae-young.

Pickled food is the best side dish for a simple meal.

- It's embarrassing. - Why?

I just am. Jae-young isn't even there.

Gosh, you're so immature! Aren't you even worried about her?

Stop acting like a little kid.

- Can you get me some water? - Sure!

Lee Kyung-jin, who went missing around July 13 in Saju, Gyeongsangnam-do,

where violent incidents have been continuously occurring, was found dead.

Meanwhile, Cho Jae-young, who disappeared around

July 15, has been confirmed to be the biological

daughter of Cho Kyung-ho, the culprit of the

1987 gas terrorist incident at Saju Station.

What is he talking about?

Cho Jae-young and her family have been hiding this fact...

Hey, what is he saying?

After the incident, they lived in Incheon for 12 years.

Did you know?

Did you know she was that bastard's daughter?

I'm done eating.

Where are you going? Come here!

(The Late Jung Young-seob)

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you.

We don't know anyone here.

We haven't seen Young-seob for a while.

- Min-jae. - Yeah?

- Should we go? - Already?

I'm sorry. I can't think straight right now.

When we looked at the magazine earlier, I saw the same pattern in the

mysterious place that I had seen at that bastard Hwan-gyu's place.

Honestly,

all I've been thinking about is finding an

alumni or anyone who knows about that pattern.

Goodness.

I don't know what's wrong with me.

I don't think this is right.

I feel bad for Young-seob.

All right, I understand. I don't mind, so don't worry about me.

If you want to leave, we can.

Excuse me.

Thank you for coming. I'm Young-seob's younger cousin.

Really? It must be tough for you.

We're his friends from high school.

I know. My aunt told me.

Would you like more food?

We're fine. Don't mind us.

I'm sorry. We should be helping you.

No problem. We already have a lot of people helping us.

By the way, are you two close to Young-seob?

Well, I guess you can say that.

We were in the same club in high school.

I see. Then can you wait here for a second?

There's something I need you to do for me.

If you just stayed there, I would've brought it to you.

Exactly. Will be you all right?

It's fine. I wanted to drop by there sometime.

When we're done, I'll take you both home.

That'd be great!

It's this room.

I wanted to take his pictures and create a commemorative collage.

But I don't know where to start.

It'd be great if you can help me pick some photos.

We're not really sure either.

Since you were close to him, you would know what kind of things he wanted to display.

Let me see. I think there are more photos in here.

- Jung-hyun. - Yeah?

Take a look at this.

It's incredible. He didn't throw any of these away.

I know.

I had totally forgotten we took this pictures.

What's this?

It's a videotape.

Jung-hyun, didn't we see this before?

Is there a video player in this house?

No, I don't think so.

The people who live here don't watch TV.

I'm sorry, but can we borrow these?

Sorry?

I'm not sure.

Why though?

Hey, what's wrong?

Please.

Hello, Mr. Jung.

No one's here yet.

Is that so?

I see.

It's fine.

Honestly, I'm upset.

I didn't ask for anything great.

But I'm making a noble sacrifice for our brothers and sisters.

I don't think I'm being treated very well.

Who goes to Japan by boat these days?

It's raining cats and dogs! I don't even know if the boat can leave.

Oh.

No.

I'm not complaining about what you're doing.

(Busan International Passenger Terminal)

Mr. Lee?

Oh, you're here!

I'm sorry we're late.

I didn't think you wouldn't show up, but I was starting to feel a bit lonesome.

Goodness, we apologize.

We were preparing something for your trip.

I see. Let's go out then.

No need. It won't take long.

Mr. Lee, we hope you reach nirvana.

Mom, I'm home!

Mom!

Mom.

Are you okay?

What was that?

I don't know. A rock...

Mom, go in the room.

- What's going on? - Hurry.

Mom!

Mom!

Mom!

I think I had a normal childhood.

My mother raised me and my sister on her own.

I don't think there was anything special to remember.

Everything was normal.

Why did you go to Japan?

I had to meet someone.

Can you tell us who that someone is?

I'm not sure.

Why are you laughing?

I'm sorry.

I just find this situation amusing.

Amusing? What do you mean?

I went to Japan to meet my daughter's mom.

Then are you saying her mother is Japanese?

No.

But is that what you think?

I guess it's understandable.

- Hey. - You're here.

What are you doing?

- Just thinking about the seagulls... - The seagulls?

It's raining. There are no seagulls.

That's what I was thinking. "It's raining, so there are no seagulls."

It's nice when there's no rain. They all try to eat the snacks.

You're impossible.

How's work?

It's been over ten years since I came here.

Already?

When I think about how you were in Seoul, it makes me wonder if you'll do well.

You always say that.

It was nice when we were at Namsan National Police Headquarters. Right?

You probably don't remember.

- Nothing's changed? - Sorry?

You still don't remember?

I told you that I didn't last time.

I'm just asking. Don't get all serious.

Let's go. The crime scene is ready.

- Let's go. - Okay.

- Is this the man you were looking for? - Yes.

Did you find anything?

No. His bag and wallet are gone.

I think they took everything.

How did you identify him?

His business card was over there. I guess they didn't see it.

Considering he had a lot of yen with him, it seems as if he was going to Japan.

Right.

It was sloppily done.

Were these in that bag, too?

Yes.

He must have one sweet tooth.

Candy...

Where did I see this before?

You saw this?

That looks like Japanese candy.

I think I saw this in Lee Kyung-jin's room.

Why are you eating that?

Ask forensic services to analyze the ingredients.

Why?

He acted like a junkie. Do you remember?

Oh! I think so.

This was never a simple countryside murder case.

We had it wrong from the beginning.

Can you tell us about the situation at the time?

One of the items found with Lee Young-deok was Japanese candy.

That was also discovered in the home of the first victim Lee Kyung Jin.

We analyzed the ingredients, and it was SD candy.

The most popular imported product in the 90's.

The worst hallucinogen.

After that, a large number of bags of SD candy

have been found in Lee Young-deok's house.

Most of the SD that came into Korea came from Japan.

There aren't many organizations in the country that distribute

that amount, so it wasn't that difficult to determine the source.

You're saying that Lee Young-deok is involved with

an academy teacher and the Skull Gang, right?

Yes.

And Jae-young is related to the late Kyung-jin.

Also, an academy teacher is related to Kyung-jin. Right?

- Yes, that's right. - Get to the point.

Are you saying the Skull Gang has Jae-young?

Well, not really...

We're just saying we shouldn't lose the smallest clues...

No!

This isn't the time to be talking about clues!

- There's something in the middle. - The middle?

There's definitely something we don't know.

And I think it's related to what's happened in this neighborhood.

Spill it. What is it?

Are you saying there's someone in the middle?

Perhaps. Or...

it could be an organization.

Did you know that there are talks of transferring your

investigation team to a special investigation team?

Yes.

Then you should know that you have to give them everything, right?

God, there he goes again.

Stop being so frustrating.

How long have you been wasting your time on this?

It doesn't matter if that academy teacher is a

junkie or if that drug came from the Skull Gang.

What's your job?

If this case isn't related to Jung-hyun's missing case,

then you'll have to bury yourselves in the ground!

Do you understand?

Exactly, sir.

If we didn't know, would we be asking you this?

Let me ask you one last time.

Do you think this is absolutely necessary?

Yes!

Let's work with Busan Narcotics.

Wouldn't that be better?

They can take care of the Skull Gang, and you can work on your case.

At least get a piece of Cho Jae-young's hair!

Mr. Kang.

I borrowed $3,000 from you, so it's strange for the principal to be set at $5,000.

I understand, ma'am.

Take a look.

Every time you borrow money, you know that I

notify you of the interest in detail, right?

The up front interest is $1,500, and the service fee is $500.

The interest of 50 percent for 10 days makes it 15.

It's all in this book.

Still, the interest is ridiculous to begin with.

The bet you're in is the one in the

central market that is run by the guys in Busan, right?

- How'd you know? - Because a lot of my clients are in it.

I heard the chances of winning are increasing

because a lot of dummies joined.

That's what I'm saying.

Things are just right, but I ran out of money.

So I can't even get a taste of it.

So you're saying this is the perfect chance, right?

If you grab this chance, will you be able to repay me?

Of course! Are you kidding me?

Then let's do this.

I'll give you a 30 percent discount on the interest.

Instead, if you pay back after one day, I'll specially apply the rate from today.

Really? You mean it?

I wouldn't do this if there's no trust between us.

Yes, please do that for me.

You know this is the game that can drastically change everything.

Indeed I do.

You should win.

Once you sign this, I'll give you the money right away.

This is your first time doing this, so I'll give you $3,000 first.

I'll take off the up front interest of $900

and give you $2,100.

Thank you, Mr. Kang!

See you tomorrow.

- Make sure you take this. - Thanks!

But sir.

- Are you sure it's okay? - What?

I think she's almost broke.

Right?

- She's almost done for, isn't she? - Yes.

But even if she goes under,

she still has an apartment that belongs to both her and her husband.

Do you think her husband will just stand and watch?

He won't be able to say a word because he's afraid of news spreading at his workplace.

She won't be able to pay everything back anyway.

She already borrowed $300,000.

She'll have her whole apartment taken away in

order to pay that back and end up on the streets.

Once you get an opportunity, you need to suck up every bit you can.

- Understood? - Yes, sir.

Send in the next customer.

Come in.

You're Yong-tak, right?

Do you remember me?

Whoa.

(Sook Banjum)

Wow, it looks nice.

Well...

A few people came by last night and caused this mess.

- Who? - She doesn't know.

I don't this it's my story to tell. Ask Jung-hyun.

Man, this is low.

What a psycho.

Jung-hyun, are you in there?

She said she'd be home.

Where did she go?

Hey, where were you?

I went to buy some drinks.

Long time no see, Yong-tak.

I know. It's been a while.

Let me know when it's over.

Are you ready?

Before that, let me ask you something.

Sure.

Why do I have to see this? Ten years after we finally met?

Firstly, I'm sorry.

I'm in a rush.

I'm not being emotional with you.

I'm just asking you why I have to watch this.

We already saw this video before.

- And? - That's the reason.

- What do you think? - Yeah.

I remember we watched this together.

But...

I had totally forgotten that this was what it was about.

It's just as expected.

What about you?

Do you remember?

No.

I don't remember it at all. Neither does Min-jae.

Is that possible?

Even if this happened ten years ago,

how could we forget something like this?

- What is it that you really want to know? - What?

Why is this important to you?

Is it related to your missing niece?

I don't know.

I don't think Jae-young disappeared for no reason.

I think I'm missing something.

I think...

it's related to what happened to us in the past.

It must be nice for you.

You get to live so consistently.

When you disappeared from this neighborhood ten years ago,

I thought I did something wrong.

If not, how could you not call me even once?

But after seeing you today, I know why.

You were just always that kind of person.

You forget everything that isn't important to you.

That's why, as time goes on, I hate you more than your brother who killed people.

You wanted to make a fresh start, so you left without a word...

Damn it.

How come you never contacted me?

I even heard you went mad a few times.

Tak.

Hey, Jung-hyun.

I was just kidding.

People are selfish creatures.

Everyone only thinks about themselves.

Speaking of,

I'm really busy with work nowadays, so I don't have any time.

Yong-tak.

We haven't talked in ten years, but it was a pleasure.

(Sungshin Music Academy)

"What the eyes you see say."

"I don't know. I really don't know."

"My heart is pounding."

Who is she?

Don't mind her.

Hey, you'll get grease all over the glass!

Darn it.

Hey, why are you sipping the tonic like it's beef bone soup?

Isn't it bitter?

But why are you singing trot? I like ballad.

They say the silver economy is coming.

- What's that? - You don't even know what it is?

In a capitalist society, you have to follow money.

Who do you think has all the money?

- The bank? - The elderly!

Seriously?

My grandma is broke though.

I'll make money and give her some.

Anyway, why are you here?

Are you done with your tonic?

I'll drink the rest later.

- Why? - It's hot.

The truth is, I lied.

About what?

- You won't get mad, right? - That depends.

I actually...

have the tape.

What tape?

The one that someone left at the broadcasting studio the other day.

The broadcasting studio...

What? Are you nuts?

Hey, be quiet!

Did you lie to the police?

- You said you won't get mad! - When did I say that?

- Just now! - I didn't say that!

If you're going to keep yelling, I'm just going to go home.

- Hey! - Jae-young gave it to me!

What's going on? Why are you yelling?

You'll hurt your throat.

She kept saying we should go eat somewhere.

- Let's just go. - Okay.

Mom, I'm going to go Crocodile's. Can I have a dollar?

Don't eat anything spicy.

It's bad for your throat.

Okay.

(Crocodile's)

That hit the spot.

It feels nice to sweat after eating something spicy.

My stomach hurts!

- Now, spill it. - Spill what?

Tell me what happened.

That's all.

Jae-young gave me that mixtape.

- When? - Wednesday night.

Wednesday...

The day before she went missing?

Yeah.

That night...

Cho Jae-young.

Hey, Jae-young!

What are you doing? You'll crack my window!

What are you up to?

You should just call me!

This is more romantic though.

That weirdo.

Come in.

It's okay. I just have to give you something.

What?

Should I give it to you or not?

Give it to me!

Sook.

How close are we?

Why are you asking me that? You're grossing me out.

It's important.

How close are we?

Well, right now...

you're my best friend.

- You mean it? - Yes!

Okay. Thanks.

And then she told me not to tell anyone until she calls me.

But now I'm telling you.

I'm really worried about Jae-young now.

She doesn't have her phone anymore.

Do you think she remembers my number?

- Are you crying? - It's because the tteokbokki is spicy.

It's the chungyang red pepper.

Don't worry. I won't tell anyone.

No.

Let's tell PD Jung.

I wasn't going to tell her because she can't keep secrets.

- But that'd be betraying her! - Do whatever you want.

I miss Jae-young!

Me, too!

Where did you go?

I miss you, Jae-young.

(Crocodile's)

(Sook Banjum)

Who is it?

Hello.

I'm sorry. I didn't know you'd be here at this hour.

Thank you.

I'm sorry to bother you.

Thank you for coming.

I'm sure you're busy solving Jae-young's case.

Detective Kim of Saju Police told me what happened.

I heard it's not easy to catch the people who did this to your restaurant.

It's probably the neighbors.

So it doesn't matter who did it.

I'm already used to

people holding a grudge against my family.

I'm sorry I can't be of much help.

I'm sorry, too. I shouldn't be bothering you with this.

I should be thanking you for working on Jae-young's case.

No. I should have something to tell you by now.

Is this your hometown, too?

No.

- I'm from Incheon. - Oh.

You have a dialect, so I thought you were naturally from here.

It's because I've lived here for so long.

If I speak differently from others, it will draw unwanted attention.

Then how did you end up here?

This is my wife's hometown.

She wanted to live in her hometown, so we moved here.

How romantic.

Your family is from here, right?

Yes, I guess you can say that.

Both my parents lived here since birth.

The truth is...

I don't know where that bastard and I were born.

I don't remember, but from what I heard, we were at an orphanage.

Our parents adopted us at the same time.

Oh, I see.

- I had no idea. - Yeah.

That jerk was constantly on the news,

but they never mentioned this fact.

It's strange, isn't it?

It's something people would love to talk about.

Strangely enough, no one mentioned it.

I see.

Come to think of it, I haven't seen your father.

He passed away.

He died in 1985, so it's been nearly 15 years.

I see.

- I shouldn't have asked you that. - No, it's fine.

I brought it up first anyway.

I guess...

I'm having a really hard time.

I don't normally talk about this.

While talking with you, it made me realize that...

bad things happen...

to everyone who's been involved with me or that bastard...

Even if they're innocent...

No.

Even if they're nice and sweet like my niece Jae-young,

they go through something like this, too,

because of that devil and me.

That's what I realized...

while talking with you.

Hello.

Who are you?

I'm Shi-jung's wife. He said you'd be here, so I came to say hi.

Oh, I'm sorry.

Did you get some sleep?

My husband was just about to come out, but I told him to wash up because he smells.

I see.

He'll be here soon.

I wanted to tell you that and say hi to you.

- I'm sorry for coming so early. - It's fine.

Please eat this.

Goodness.

Even if Shi-jung asks you to share, don't. He already ate.

Okay.

I'm enjoying your food. I never got to thank you.

It's fine.

I do my best, but I'm not sure it suits your taste.

I'm sorry to ask you this, but is something happening today?

Pardon? What do you mean by that?

It's just that Shi-jung has been acting a bit weird today.

He seems really nervous.

I was worried that he might be doing something dangerous.

You don't have to worry. It's nothing. Everything's fine.

I'm sorry for bothering you so early.

But I feel a lot better.

- Do you have a cigarette? - Yes!

Gosh, I must be out of it.

I didn't bring any. We can get some on the way.

Are you all right?

I'm a bit weird today, aren't I?

I'll be fine in no time.

Before you came down, your wife came to talk to me.

What?

Oh. She said she was going to throw away the trash.

She's a great person.

Yes, she is.

- You know... - Yes?

We're not going into battle.

We're just going to do our job.

So for the sake of your worrying wife, try to relax.

- Understood? - Yes.

(Saju General Hospital)

Who are you?

Hey, Jung-hyun.

It's me. Don't you remember?

Are you...

Kyung-joo?

If it wasn't for Min-jae, I wouldn't have known your mother was here.

Yeah. I've been so out of it.

Min-jae is helping me a lot.

I heard about Jae-young on the news.

I was going to tell you, but I didn't want to trouble you.

It's fine. Thanks.

Actually, my husband is in charge of your niece's case.

Oh. I had no idea.

That's why I couldn't call you even more.

I trust him because he's my husband,

but they haven't found anything about Jae-young yet.

Jung-hyun.

I don't know if this will comfort you,

but a lot of people are worried about Jae-young.

So you should keep your chin up...

and hang in there.

Don't give up.

Okay?

Hurry up and get ready. Today's mission is a bit dangerous.

So watch out, all right?

Thanks for coming.

No problem.

It's been a while since I cried like that.

I'll let you know if I hear anything from my husband.

Okay. Thanks.

- Go on. - Bye.

Oh, that's right.

Min-jae said there's something you want to ask me.

You didn't ask me yet.

Oh, it's nothing.

I don't think it's important anymore.

I think I was just paranoid.

What is it?

It's about that video we saw in high school.

Someone sent a video to our school magazine club.

Right.

I remember.

Yeah, but no one remembers what it was about.

I don't know.

I wonder what's the point now.

No.

What?

I remember it.

You do?

Yes.

There were bells ringing, strange words, and...

a woman covering her face with her arms.

The Skull Gang was the Korean distributor of Yamayoshikikai, the yakuza from Osaka.

So even the narcotics division...

couldn't raid them that easily.

Can you give us the details?

The fact that the Skull Gang the yakuza's distributor

means that they can get any weapon they want.

Right.

A fully-armed Special Forces squad and Mobile Investigation Unit went in together.

It's rare to have an operation with such a large team.

We put a lot of effort into it.

I understand that operation was a success.

- Do you think so? - You don't?

Our team had a different goal.

For me,

I can't easily say it was a success.

Then does that mean that was when Lee Shi-jung...?

On the day I saw that video,

I got the flu and was severely sick for a few days.

I don't know if you remember, but I didn't come to school for about a week.

Really?

I'm sorry. I don't remember.

A few days later, it was Chuseok.

It was really busy...

and that incident happened too.

You're right.

That incident happened a few days after we saw the video.

Jung-hyun.

I know this sounds crazy...

but ever since I saw that video, I've been having the same dream.

- Dream? - Yes, dream.

I have the same dream every single day.

How is that possible?

I don't know.

The doctor told me it was similar to a trauma.

Whatever the reason may be, one thing for sure is that...

the same thing is happening to me.

Can you tell me what that dream is about?

Never mind. If it's too hard, you don't have to tell me now.

It's an upside down dream.

An "upside down dream"?

That woman exists at a place...

where things are upside down.

"That woman"?

The woman from the video.

She's standing on the other side of the room that's upside down...

covering her face with both arms...

and watching me all night long.

Subtitles from: OnDemandKorea Edited by: ayamefan13

(Hometown)

Did you murder Cho Jae-young?

You're excluding the most important person in this case: you.

What on earth did you do?

Looking for Cho Kyung-ho's daughter feels like a punishment to me.

It's written in the 1987 school magazine.

I felt like I was floundering in a trap that someone had set up.

Aren't you guys too late?