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[Song Seung Heon]

[Oh Yeon Seo]

[Lee Si Eon]

[Tae Won Seok]

[Jang Gyu Ri]

[The Player 2: Master of Swindlers]

So, how's Prosecutor Jang?

The surgery was successful, but we'll have to keep watch.

Well, who did this to him?

I couldn't get a clear look, either.

But I have an idea.

It must've been them.

Prosecutor Jang was helping us with our job, right?

Really? Did those bastards do that to Prosecutor Jang?

- But wait... - Say something, Kang Ha Ri!

Most likely...

N-No, guys, but the thing is...

Ha Ri, I can't do this. I'll have to go at them.

If they get to us without Prosecutor Jang...

Oppa, don't get worked up.

W-Wait. H-Hey!

Don't you hear something?

Hear what?

It's from outside.

Yes, it's a thunderstorm.

If you're drunk, just go inside and sleep, asshole.

No, that's not it! I heard it.

Hey, wait a second. See what I'm saying?

Right now. You can hear it right now.

What are you talking about?

See? What did I say-

Who are you guys?

Long time no see.

You little.

I guess you were having a party?

How did you know you'd all croak today?

Everyone just ignored it,

but Hyeong Min did talk about it.

It seemed Assemblyman Choi Sang Ho's campaign finance contained funds from Jeffrey.

[Ha Ri] Soo Min...

How much do you trust him?

Well, I don't mean much by it.

I was just curious.

Jin Woong, take the guys and get out!

Oppa!

I-I'm bleeding!

- I'm bleeding- - Oppa!

I think I'm going to die! M-My laptop-

Get his laptop!

Jae Yi!

Am I going to die?

Jae Yi! Take Byeong Min.

Has this bastard gone mad?

You think this is funny right now, huh?

- What about Ha Ri? - Don't worry. He'll be here soon.

Oppa!

Oppa, we have to go.

Hurry up!

I won't let you, bastard.

Hang in there.

G-Gently! Be gentle.

Sawadikap*. (A formal Thai greeting.)

Sawadikap.

Khop khun kap*. ("Thank you" in Thai.)

Find Kang Ha Ri!

What are you doing? Hurry up and get moving!

C-CEO.

W-What brings you all the way here?

I thought I'd finally get to see something fun.

- But... - He couldn't have gotten far away.

I'll round them up right away-

This is your third out.

No. No. No!

[The Player 2: Master of Swindlers]

[Episode 11] Today's top news.

K-Water and Korail, which raised great controversy regarding privatization,

confirmed privatization after three years.

In this project that's gathering a lot of attention,

a private company, NQ Infracapital, won the bid, and

its Korean branch's Jeffrey Jung was newly appointed the CEO.

That day, CEO Jeffrey Jung has...

Can you believe the subway fare?

How could they raise it by 20% at once?

I heard they're going to raise it again in two months.

- They raise everything except our wages. - Tell me about it.

[Stop the privatization of K-Water and Korail!] The incompetent government should come to its senses!

[Let's protect our water and rails! No privatization!] Come to its senses! Come to its senses!

Stop privatizing the railways!

Stop it! Stop it!

Down with NQ Infra!

Down with them! Down with them!

Give back the public good!

Give it back! Give it back!

- The incompetent government should come to its senses! - Hello?

- Mr. Kim! Sign here before you go. - Come to its senses! Come to its senses!

- Stop privatizing the railways! - Stop it! Stop it!

I've got my wife and kids at home.

I don't think I can join your business.

[NQ Train Corp.]

- Wait, why do I have to be laid off? - What?

Why'd they lay me off? What did I do wrong?

Gosh, isn't this ridiculous?

What do I do? Am I getting laid off?

What? Layoff?

That's absurd.

[NQ Train Layoff Notice] Why's my name in there?

Why do I have to be laid off? [Senior Manager Kim Jong Seon]

I joined this team not long ago.

Why should I get laid off?

- Stop privatizing the railways! - Stop it! Stop it!

Sir, did you expect the project would do so well?

Never have doubted.

You see, people are nonchalant about things that could kill them

until they actually get swords thrusted in their throats. [Senior Manager Kim Jong Seon]

Only after the swords cut them, do they try to stop it this way and that.

But they can never stop it because

I did my best to sharpen my sword even while they looked the other way.

Hence, my success was made with all of their lack of interest.

I heard the news. Your youngest son has...

I heard it, too. He's going to work at K-Water and Korail.

Watch it now. It's not K-Water and Korail.

It's NQ Train now.

It's only the beginning, and you're all already rejoicing.

- You're here! - Please take a seat.

Starting with this project, there will be a more aggressive acquisition of public sectors.

How are things going on your end?

Yes. We've finished taking the initiative.

The board review will also be done without a problem.

Choi Sang Ho is more cooperative than we expected as well.

[Choi Sang Ho, President]

As expected, your wise decision back then was right, CEO.

Excuse me, CEO. Please forgive me for asking this.

But aren't you making this larger in scale than it has to be?

We can somehow get away with it once.

But if we continue doing this...

If we continue,

will there be a problem or something?

I mean, well-

Of course, if things are...

I guess you don't know why you're sitting there right now, Minister.

You're greedy, but you don't want to take the responsibility?

That's what I hate the most.

It's a beggar's spirit.

No, t-that's not what I meant.

I was just worried about it.

I-I'm so sorry. I shouldn't have said that.

Not at all. I understand.

I'll be more cautious, so your worries won't come true.

Please help yourselves.

Make sure the Minister gets a VIP seat at the next event.

Hey, Prosecutor Kwak.

You seem very busy these days.

Me? I think you are, too.

No, it looks like you're budging your nose in here and there.

Budging my nose? I'm just doing what I've been doing.

Don't do it.

Sorry?

I said...

don't do it.

What are you telling me not to do?

Stop digging into the higher-ups.

Once that busy matter gets done, I'll treat you properly.

There's a great place. Okay?

Let's not live such tight lives. Okay?

Your prediction was right.

Thank you.

I leaked word I'm investigating the people you told me about.

Man, my sunbae, who hadn't even returned my greeting before, approached me first.

Is there any place where his hands haven't reached?

You can say there isn't.

The entire world is Jeffrey.

I wonder if he's here, too.

Gosh, my heart's going to stop.

How am I going to live with this anxiety?

Here's the data you asked for.

[20th Presidential Election Criminal Appeals and Investigation Records]

Thanks.

I'm sure you know.

But the Prosecution's database probably doesn't have the evidence you want.

If they left a record and stored it in the database,

would that be corruption?

Soo Min.

What?

Are you okay?

I'll get going.

Don't skip your meals.

And stop drinking on an empty stomach.

[Dr. Cherry]

Thanks.

But what brought you here to this faraway country?

Kang Ha Ri?

You're okay, right?

Yes, Director Hwang.

I got it.

[Jung Soo Min]

The call is not going through. After the beep...

What are you doing in someone's house without permission?

Is it over if you just disappear like that?

Do you know what happened to us in the meantime?

Do I need to know that?

What's the medicine for?

I won't die.

Not that I care if I do.

Our hideout...

has been attacked.

And Prosecutor Jang, too.

He's in a critical condition right now.

I know the reason why you're

doing this, Soo Min.

Yes, Director Hwang.

Soo Min is looking into the President?

Yes, I got it.

I know.

But you should stop there.

Since when did you know?

About that bastard and Ahjussi's relationship.

I knew they had something from the beginning.

But found out recently that it was election corruption.

Even knowing all that,

why are you still protecting Ahjussi?

Because I confirmed it.

Regardless of what dealing they had in the past,

it's true the President is trying to bring that bastard down right now.

How are you telling me to believe that?

You'd know the answer to that trust.

[Dr. Cherry]

Get me some sleeping pills on the way.

What?

Why are there so many insomniacs today?

No, it's not for me.

To put those folks to sleep.

Stop eating, asshole!

I asked if you were going to eat earlier, right?

But I really didn't want to eat earlier.

You said you'll only take a bite.

I only took one bite.

That's how big my one bite has always been.

So why the f*** would you make ramen in front of a sick person?

Huh? I wasn't even feeling it and you...

Should I starve, then? Huh?

- Did I tell you to starve? - How many times did I say I hate starving?

- You just need to make one more ramen! - If you can't get sleeping pills,

what's that thing you made me pass out last time?

It's a taser gun.

A-A taser gun?

It's better than knocking them out with my fist.

Stop making a mess!

I use this place when I'm on a mission.

Gosh, okay.

We got it.

According to the assemblymen,

it seems the standing committee and the plenary session won't be a problem.

That only leaves the president's approval.

Don't worry about that.

If you'll just keep up the good work...

If that bill gets passed as well,

you won't need to worry about money until you die-

Rather, you won't need to worry about money even after death.

I don't have the desire for such things.

You're really as clean as ever.

Not anymore.

You'd be thankful you're not.

Justice that's way too clean always

gets killed by a speck of dust in the end.

Oh, by the way,

I'm worried about the public opinion.

They have already started doing protests

with the recent matter.

You don't need to worry about that.

Because I already got it resolved.

The protesters are only an interest group, too.

If they become a criminal group,

the public opinion will blame them instead.

Then, the public will have no choice but to criticize the protesters.

This is 112*. (Korea's speed-dial for police and emergency reports.)

[Safety Warning: Seoul Metropolitan City got a report of a bombing attempt...]

This morning, an officer of the protesters against the privatization

of K-Water and Korail has attempted to commit a bombing.

It ended as an attempt by the police and EOD, who got to the scene right away.

[Officer of Protesters Attempts Bombing] Reporter Choi Hyeon Soo will explain the details of the scene.

Around 4:00 a.m., 112 Report Center had received a call.

This is 112.

Cease privatization of K-Water and Korail by 6:00 p.m. today.

Sir, this is 112 Report Center.

If you don't cease, I'll cause a bombing against the public.

The police and EOD got to the scene following the terrorist's call.

They found the bomb inside a trash can near Bangeun Station and defused it.

The officers of protesters who are possible suspects were arrested at the scene

and the police are looking for other accomplices-

You don't need to worry about that.

Because I already got it resolved.

Everything went as planned.

The situation is unfolding exactly as you predicted.

See?

It's easy, isn't it?

Gosh, Samantha!

W-Why? What's wrong?

You even named your computer?

Don't be so rude!

This isn't just a computer.

This is my comrade!

We had one more comrade, huh?

Aigoo, Mantha.

Please rest in peace.

What's this guy's name?

Why would it have a name? It's just a keyboard.

What kind of nonsense is that.

F***ing nerd.

Thank you for hanging in there, guys.

F***ing assholes.

They destroyed our home completely.

Hello, all.

Unni!

Soo Min!

Where have you been?

Where have you-I thought you were dead.

- You were worried? I'm sorry. - Soo Min, I was so worried-

What's that smell-Hold on.

Aigoo, everyone gathered.

D-Director-

Did you get the shipment I sent?

I salvaged what I could-

Aigoo, Director!

This man is this incident's suspect.

Oh, the one they said is a protester-

He's not a protester.

Can't you tell who it is?

- This bastard! - Huh?

This guy's that bastard! In Thailand, he was next to J-Jang-

I mean, next to Kang Do Young!

- Oh, that... - Yes!

- F***ing bastard. - You're right. The one next to Kang Do Young.

He's one of Jeffrey's men.

What? So all that ruckus today was...

It's a self-made play by Jeffrey.

W-Why would he bother with a self-made play?

If he turns the protesters who oppose him into a crazy terrorist group,

he can dismiss the protesters and

win back the public opinion he lost for raising the fares.

He's right. For the privatization project Jeffrey's leading right now,

the biggest problem for it is public opinion.

Jeffrey knows the public will oppose him more and more.

Do you know why? Because he knows better than anyone

his project's goal is to exploit the public, in fact.

That's why he pulled something like what happened today.

To imprint a frame on the public.

"Those who oppose me are all terrorists."

The most efficient way to manipulate the public is to

attack with a messenger, not refute the message.

You two got so much closer since the last time we saw you.

I'm starting to feel lonely today.

- No time to feel lonely. - What?

Because what really matters is from hereon.

Here's a question.

Is this incident really just a show?

If it's not a show, then...

All right! Let's eat before we continue!

- Eat? - Eat!

- What's on the menu? - Some frog dishes.

- Move aside! - Hurry up now. It'll get cold.

Where did you get a frog? Is it a meal kit?

- Soo Min? - Oh, I'm on a diet.

- Oh, a diet. - Gosh, you still can't leave me behind. Wait up.

Come on!

If you kill one person, it's a murder.

And if you kill 10 people, it's a serial murder.

But if that number goes up to a hundred or a thousand, it becomes a revolution.

And all of you who gathered here today

must become the leaders of the said revolution.

People don't remember trivial sacrifices.

On that day, we'll imprint fear that...

people will remember for a long time.

I'm glad everyone is livelier than I expected.

That's the charm of those guys.

But how did you know?

That real terrorism will happen, not just a show.

Aigoo, CEO Seo!

I'm Senior Manager Park. Have you been well?

You're not CEO Seo Jae Hyeon.

I'm sorry. I mistook you for someone else. I'm sorry.

What a nutcase.

Yeah. It looks like he's going to do a really big show.

He'll invite some singers, too.

This is more or less a festival.

But, you see,

I'm the only one Jeffrey invited to this show.

It seems he trusts me a lot for sure.

I mean, I do say what I need to say even next to Jeffrey.

Jeffrey is suddenly hosting a show?

I knew something was off.

Because he'd never do something that wouldn't benefit him.

And when something like today happened, the puzzle came together.

Today's happening was a teaser

and the main event is coming soon.

What about you?

Have you found the answer since that day?

I started this work for my revenge.

But I thought Ahjussi was doing this for the greater good.

Because that's the kind of person I thought he was since I was young.

Like the absolute good.

So, I guess I couldn't accept that Ahjussi had committed corruption back then.

What about now?

Have you accepted it a bit?

It's more accurate to say I'm doing my best to look the other way.

Regardless of the motivation,

we share the same goal according to you, Ha Ri.

[NQ Train Corp. To future! 2024 Hope Festival!] I don't think absolute good or evil exists in the first place.

Every moment just comes with the best and the worst.

But Choi Sang Ho, as I found out about him,

is doing his best at the moment he's given.

If you really can't trust him,

just trust me for now.

I'll be truthful.

A conman being truthful?

Let's go inside.

This is the sword Blacksmith Umitsuka from the late 10th century

offered to his lord after soaking it with his blood.

I hope you'll take it as a symbol of the creation of our brotherhood, Jeong Gyu.

I'll make sure to

meet your expectations.

Please become the revolutionist who changes the world this time, Jeong Gyu.

[NQ Train Corp. To future! 2024 Hope Festival!]

From field studies for students to family tours,

Jeffrey invited countless people to NQ Train's opening ceremony.

Jeffrey will commit yet another terrorist act, pretending it's by the protesters.

Once the bomb goes off, innocent citizens will get hurt

and the public will criticize the protesters. Right?

So we must find the bomb before people get hurt.

Because he'll aim for the most crowded hour for sure.

Make sure to look everywhere.

All right, here we go.

Big smiles, please. One, two, three.

I've been checking since the event venue's setup time,

but I don't think there are any bombs installed in advance.

- Here is the brochure for the event. - Oh, thank you.

I guess he'll show up at the event with it in person.

Yes, if it's the bomb they used for the self-made play,

it's probably the type that uses a digital timer.

- Press it? - Yes, p-please press the one over there.

[You logged out of the system.] What the-It logged out.

Gosh, I told you to pop it up, but you closed-

It won't be easy to find it because there are so many people.

But there are too many young students.

We'll have to prevent people here from getting hurt.

Let's hurry.

Yes, I'll go look this way.

Excuse me!

One second, please.

I'm sorry, but could I look inside your bag, please?

Why? What's the matter?

Oh, it'll only take a moment.

W-Who are you?

Oh, I'm...

Don't talk back when an adult tells you to do something.

Come over here.

- Give it back! - Hey!

Stay put.

Mom did tell me to watch out in Seoul.

I'm sorry.

Found Kang Ha Ri at the scene.

Good.

We can take them out all together.

Found a suspicious man at nine o'clock from the third booth.

Confirmed. I'm headed there.

Gosh, I need to pee.

Sir, could I check your bag, please?

Sir, could I check your bag, please-

Parking lot.

Nice to see you.

I think it's him.

A black cap and a black bag.

This is the Children's Exhibition.

Looks like he showed up.

Wait a minute, then. The escape alarm first?

Yes.

[The page isn't responding.] Aigoo, what's going on?

W-What's this? What's wrong with this?

Gosh, what the heck is this, seriously?

What do I do?

I lost him in the crowd.

I'll start searching for him to my right.

Thank you to all the citizens who came to the festival

with hope for the future.

There will be a special celebratory performance soon.

Ladies and gentlemen, please make your way to our special stage.

Please welcome N-Try with a round of applause!

Hello, we're N-Try.

Excuse me! Excuse me.

Celebrating NQ Train Corp.'s new beginning...

we hope you enjoy today's performance.

[This page is not available.]

Director Hwang...

Plan B!

Hey. Show me your bag.

- Hey, look at them. - The white shirt?

- No, no. The black shirt. - No, no-

The white shirt will win.

Hold on.

Ha Ri! What about the bomb?

It's not here.

- What are you doing? - There has to be a clue.

It's 10 minutes, Sir.

We should be on our way.

Everyone at the venue. Evacuate immediately.

Where do you think you're going-

Got it.

Judging by this bastard's GPS,

he moved from Booth 3 to the front of the stage.

Then I'll head to the stage. You head over to Booth 3, Soo Min.

- Okay! - Everyone, listen up!

The bomb is anywhere between Booth 3 and the stage.

Okay. I'm on my way.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm good.

Let's hurry up.

Sir, there's a bomb here!

There's a bomb here! Ahjussi, a bomb!

I'm serious. There's a bomb here! It's going to explode.

Get out of-

There's a bomb... Damn it.

A bomb...

There's a bomb here! Get out of here!

There's a bomb-Wait, hold on!

I'm serious! There's a bomb!

- What's going on? - What's happening?

Please don't run. It's okay.

He passed booths 4, 5, and 6.

Search each one. I'm on my way to the stage.

- Come on! - Please remain calm!

Don't run! Please don't run.

Please exit carefully.

Hey, get out of there! You should come out before the bomb explodes.

I think I found it.

You found it?

Director Hwang, please take my place.

Slowly! Slowly!

How much time do we have?

1 minute 30 seconds.

What? Forget it. It's going to explode. Get out of there!

Hold on! Hold on!

I'm going to defuse it here.

I'm starting.

You think you got it? Do as you practiced. Don't be nervous, okay?

- Okay. - You just have to cut the inner wire.

You see the red one? Just cut that!

Byeong Min. There are two red wires.

Two? What shade of red?

It's like a... Fire-engine red and pillar-box red.

What? F-f... Say it in Korean.

So, it's like... It's...

The color of a firetruck and... What do you call it...

A mailbox! The color of a mailbox.

Okay, got it! A mailbox and a firetruck?

Mailbox! Cut the mailbox red!

Mailbox red? Okay!

Wait.

Im Byeong Min, are you taking a shot in the dark since it's not your life on the line?

Just shut up and cut the mailbox red!

Okay.

Wait a minute.

No, wait. No...

No, no, no, no!

No! It's the firetruck red!

Cut the firetruck red!

Defused.

Gosh, I should just go die for trusting you, Im Byeong Min!

I'll see you when I get back.

Kang Ha Ri?

Oh, I think you got the wrong person.

Kang Ha Ri!

You're under emergency arrest for attempted use of an explosive and attempted murder.

What?

- Wait, under arrest? - Yes.

You can refuse to give unfavorable testimony.

You have the right to an attorney.

You can also request a trial for improper arrest.

- Arrest him. - Yes.

Gosh, this is nuts.

W-Wait a minute. L-Look here. Why?

Over here!

When's he coming out?

Did you ask?

How long do we have to wait?

Please make sure you can get the whole view.

I'm not the one who did it. I'm the one who stopped it! Do you understand?

Prosecutor. Prosecutor!

You're listening to me right now, right?

If a delinquent who usually acts out finds

the wallet that disappeared inside a classroom,

do you know what the teacher and the other students think?

"Isn't he the one who stole it?"

"Gosh, is all the money there?"

"That asshole's putting on a show after stealing it."

That's how the world is.

It doesn't matter what you did in this case.

It matters what kind of an asshole you've been so far.

My gosh.

I really lived quite a diligent life.

I paid all my taxes.

Anyway! I really didn't do it this time!

Really?

What a shame, though.

People don't believe in a branded evil person's good deed.

Man, this is crazy. I'm going to lose it.

Kang Ha Ri.

Let's settle it this way.

These guys are the protesters we arrested recently.

Let's have those punks be the culprits.

You didn't really know much and just helped out a little.

How is it?

Yes.

Of course.

If he takes the fall, he'd rot in prison for life. So he has to say okay.

I knew he'd do that.

Great job, Prosecutor Han.

I'll see you in person after the job is done.

Yes, I understand.

We'll say the protesters who failed the bombing took their own lives here.

Leave evidence of joining the protest after holding a grudge over the layoff.

Yes, I got it.

It's really hard to become the revolutionist who changed the world.

Since you failed the revolution,

you'll have to find its main culprit and make them pay for the consequences.

That will be the last opportunity left for you.

I believe you know well I'm not as generous as you expect me to be.

I'll keep it in mind.

Sir, you should see this.

Choi Sang Ho?

What the hell is he up to?

Because of this, Choi Sang Ho is already planning the press conference.

He was the one who was acting so innocent.

All the reporters have gathered.

Hello.

I'm Choi Sang Ho, the president.

I'll start the interview.

- Kang Ha Ri! - Kang Ha Ri!

Kang Ha Ri, do you admit to having attempted a terrorist act?

Yes.

Are you admitting to the claim from the video?

Yes, that's correct.

Find the original copy of that video.

The one with the guy that gives the money.

Yes, sir.

CEO, we have a problem.

According to the prosecution's investigation,

you even confessed who was behind you. Is that correct?

That's correct.

From when I was an assemblyman before the election,

it's true I've been getting slash funds regularly under the name of campaign funds.

As you saw in the video, I mostly received payments in cash,

delivered by a person from NQ.

President Choi Sang Ho admitted to obtaining illegal slash funds.

From Branch Manager Jeffrey Jung of NQ Infracapital's Korean branch,

ever since the President was an assemblyman from the time of election until now...

The one behind me is the one who has been with me for a long time,

a CEO of NQ Infracapital...

- Jeffrey... - Jung.

[Epilogue]

Thank you for back then.

That day...

Excuse me!

Can we talk?

Because you held me back,

- I beat up that bastard - What's this?

- What's this, I said! - And got to relieve some of my anger.

If I didn't even get to do that, I would've been really

frustrated, I think.

I'm glad.

But that's the end.

I think I did well in stopping myself from crossing the line more.

Are you saying that was enough for your revenge?

Of course, it's not enough.

Nor can it ever be enough.

There's no such thing as a fulfilled revenge in the first place.

It's agonizing to cling to something that won't ever be fulfilled in your life.

I didn't finish my revenge.

I only let go of my suffering.

You're going?

Yes. I need to go see my baby.

You should also take care of your babies.

They're such troublemakers.

Hey, give me a hand here.

- Gosh, you're such a handful. - I hurt my hand.

Is it delicious? Huh? Gosh, you're so gross.

Gosh, you eat so f***ing much!

It's delicious.

Eat more. Eat up. Eat some kimchi, too.

Here. Gosh, what a filthy asshole.

Eat it all, okay? Must be nice to be full.

[The Player 2: Master of Swindlers]

♫ One, two, three and four ♫

♫ Try running until you can't, I got the feeling ♫

♫ So I can lose them all ♫

♫ Check one, two, three, and go, I'm always poker-faced ♫

♫ I'm the player, I'm a player ♫

♫ We're the player ♫

♫ I'm the player, I'm the player ♫

♫ I'm the heart, passionately hot, fire right back ♫

♫ I got the magical... ♫

When you're facing lunatics...

I think I need a bathroom break.

We also need to be crazy sometimes.

Let's make sure to get Jeffrey Jung.

He'll get out of this somehow by any means again.

Let's end it!

Jeffrey, I'll kill you.

There's a bomb inside, but the door is locked.

A bomb?

♫ One, two, three and four, try running until you can't ♫

♫ I got the feeling ♫