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THIS DRAMA SERIES IS FICTIONAL, AND IS NOT RELATED IN ANY WAY

TO ACTUAL PLACES, PERSONS, ORGANIZATIONS, SETTINGS AND EVENTS

Hi, everyone!

Okay, guys, are you ready to meet Bungaeman?

Yes!

Great! Okay, let's call him. Scream for him as loud as we can!

One, two, three!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

-Bungaeman! -Hello, everyone!

Today, Bungaeman flew all the way down

from the bright Lightning Star just to see all of you.

Are you ready to have some fun today?

Okay, let's all shout out "Lightning Power!"

Like your love is a big thunder bolt!

-Lightning Power! -Lightning Power!

MOVING

AUGUST 1995

So, the electric eel generates electricity from its body, right?

Yes!

But guess what else can do that too. Our bodies can also generate electricity.

Oh, really?

Oh, yes.

Because the thing is, the human body

is always surrounded by its electrical current.

We call that...

Static electricity!

Whoa, you're so smart!

That's correct, static electricity.

-Everyone have their sheets ready? -Yes!

Now, everyone, watch me.

So, if you rub it like this,

our bodies will help generate static electricity.

Did you know that a shock of static electricity

emits over 10,000 volts?

Now, because the electricity passes by incredibly quickly,

we know it's not dangerous.

Now!

Okay. Did it work?

-It doesn't work that well, right? -No.

Because it's summer right now and it's been raining a lot.

The humidity...

Whoa, look at that.

Looks like Gyedo made it work!

Wow!

Wow, Jeon Gyedo, you're good at generating electricity.

That looks great!

Give him a hand! Whoo!

Whoa!

Look, did you see that?

The lightning is just like Gyedo!

There are many electric currents all around us, they're everywhere!

Okay, guys, why don't we watch the lightning strikes, huh?

-Okay. -Okay.

Let's wait for the flash.

Look out the window.

EPISODE 6: BUNGAEMAN

Gyedo! Jeon Gyedo!

Keep going!

Come on, come on. One more lap to go.

Yep, you got it, come on.

Time, time, time.

RATING: B RESULT: UNQUALIFIED

CAREER GUIDANCE ROOM

You should try, uh, Broadcasting and Entertainment.

Broadcasting and Entertainment? As a major?

Your test results aren't high enough for a PE major.

You told me to prepare for PE,

I've been training for those tests.

The school thought you had a talent for sports and activities.

You don't.

Uh, well, the principal told my mother that I might have some potential.

Sorry about that.

Uh, it's my first year, so it took a bit to make a determination.

You should still go to college.

But it's too late to go now.

You like being the center of attention.

Huh? I do?

Mm.

For someone who can be so shy,

you really seem to enjoy it when you're suddenly in the limelight.

Broadcasting and Entertainment.

Uh, I never thought about acting.

JUNIOR COLLEGE APPLICATION GUIDELINES

THE SECOND BUNGAEMAN OPEN AUDITIONS

Now, one more thing just before we wrap up,

please show us the Lightning Power pose, starting with 277.

I'm 277, Cho Minkyu.

I'm number 278, Lee Minkyo.

I'm 279, Kang Sungjoong.

280, Cha Hyungmin!

Lightning Power!

Lightning!

Thanks.

Lightning Power!

Lightning Power!

Thank you, next.

Number 281, I'm Jeon Gyedo.

Lightning Power!

Yeah, thanks very much.

Go ahead and exit that way.

-How many more are there? -Around 20 or so, I think.

Uh, wait. Just a sec. Just a second.

JUDGE: MR. KWON JINHYUN

Lightning Power!

Huh?

If I'm not Bungaeman, who else could it possibly be?

281, I'm Jeon Gyedo!

Like your love is a big thunder bolt!

Lightning Power!

Lightning Power!

Lightning Power!

OUR HERO, BUNGAEMAN YANGCHEON CULTURAL CENTER

Charge!

Lightning! Everyone!

Power!

How did the concert go?

Mom, you stopped by?

Let me know right away if you run out of food, okay?

Okay, yeah, will do. Thanks.

DON'T SKIP MEALS

Since all of you lied to me...

-Oh, no! -...I'm taking you all

to the dreaded One-Eye Star.

Oh, no! Don't take our friends away, you monster!

Bungaeman can save us!

Okay, everyone, let's all send a signal to Bungaeman!

-Let's make sure we use... -Bungaeman, standby.

...our outside voices!

One, two, three!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman! Bungaeman! Bungaeman!

You're on in...

Three, two, and one.

Go.

Bungaeman! Bungaeman! Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

Now listen to me.

I'll never let you take our kids, One-Eye!

You think you can defeat me on your own?

No, I'm not alone.

All our love is like a thunder bolt!

Lightning...

Lightning...

Lightning...

Lightning...

Power!

Hey! What the hell was that?

I'm sorry, sir. I'll look into it , sir.

Oh, shit.

Hey, so, uh, what the hell was that?

Was it Jeon Gyedo again?

Look, I'm telling you, get a new actor, seriously!

He just... He trashes all my equipment. I'm gonna go broke.

At least you can see where you're going.

Practically blind in this thing.

I can't see shit when I'm lying down.

Hey, by the way, Bungaeman's gonna get canned.

Really?

The PD and lighting director are throwing a huge fit,

complaining about how it's happened before.

Then should I... Maybe I should apply to be the next Bungaeman, huh?

Keep dreaming.

I already had a little chat with the producer.

-Oh, okay. -Lightning Power!

Vroom! Vroom! Vroom!

Oh, Jeon Gyedo. We need your costume.

Oh! Aah!

Um...

Thank you for your hard work.

THE THIRD BUNGAEMAN AUDITIONS

Hi, Mom.

Everything okay? Something wrong?

You don't sound so good.

Ah, it's nothing.

I'm coming by.

I'm bringing some food that I made for you.

So get home early.

Mom.

Mom!

No, Mom! Mom!

Mom, what's wrong?

No, Mom!

No, Mom!

So you quit your job?

Yeah.

I'm gonna start looking soon.

That's good.

I don't think that job was right for you.

No, I...

I have no right to say stuff like that.

I haven't seen you in years.

I'm sorry.

Don't worry about it.

I know you sent money...

for my college tuition and living expenses.

Then you sent me money to get my own place

when I said I'd move out and get a job.

Believe me.

You went above and beyond.

Thank you for that.

Now...

I'll take care of myself.

All right, Dad?

Okay.

You know, I'm retired.

I run a bookstore.

Come by when you can.

RÉSUMÉ

♪ In a little while from now ♪

RÉSUMÉ NAME: JEON GYEDO

EXPERIENCE: BUNGAEMAN

♪ I promise myself to treat myself and visit a nearby tower ♪

♪ And climbing to the top ♪

JAESANG INTERNATIONAL RECRUITMENT RESULTS

YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SELECTED...

RÉSUMÉ COVER LETTER

And you'll see, my potential...

BEWARE OF LIGHTNING

...it'll show up lightning fast.

♪ As I did on my own ♪

♪ To think that only yesterday ♪

YOU HAVE A NEW MESSAGE

YOU HAVE NOT BEEN SELECTED FOR THE 2009 JINYOUNG GROUP RECRUITMENT

♪ The role I was about to play ♪

♪ But as if to knock me down Reality came around ♪

♪ And without so much as a mere touch ♪

♪ Cut me into little pieces ♪

MAGICAL SKY ISLAND WITH THE THIRD BUNGAEMAN

♪ Talk about, God in His mercy ♪

♪ Oh, if he really does exist... ♪

Bungaeman! Bungaeman! Bungaeman!

Bungaeman! Bungaeman!

♪ Alone again ♪

♪ Naturally ♪

♪ It seems to me that there are more hearts broken in the world ♪

♪ Left unattended ♪

♪ What do we do ♪

This battery's from the digital door lock at my place.

You should be able to use it for a while

if you mix it with other ones.

It has Mom's memories on it.

Thank you.

Is everything okay?

I don't know what to do anymore.

Don't worry so much.

I'm worried about myself.

I have no one else that will worry.

Only I worry about me.

Makes no difference if I live or die.

None. Hurting people is all I do.

I'm basically...

becoming useless to everyone.

I should go.

Not to everyone.

See you around.

These players really need the support of their fans...

Go, Korea, go!

Go, Korea, go!

Go, Korea, go!

Yeah!

God, I'm such a useless son of a bitch!

Oh, everything's going downhill.

I'm okay, guys.

Really, I'm okay.

Oh, I'm doing just fine.

Don't worry about me.

Who would worry about me? No one worries about me.

Jesus Christ, I'm gonna lose it!

The bus just crapped out in the middle of the road!

Hey, are we going or not?

The damn battery's out! Completely dead!

Why don't you get a freaking car over here,

so we can jump it?

Battery?

Lightning!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

Bungaeman!

Lightning!

Lightning!

Power charge...

Bungaeman!

What the...

Uh? Hey! Whoa, whoa, whoa!

Hey! Hey! Hey!

-Start it. Hurry. Do it. Hurry! -Ohh!

-Go! -Okay, okay, okay!

Lightning energy! Let's go!

Lightning Power!

It turned on!

It worked! Oh, it worked!

What...

What the hell are you?

Oh. Right.

Here.

Bun... Bungaeman.

Come here. Guys, listen up. Just a sec.

-Here, this way. -Hello.

So, this is Jeon Gyedo, and he's starting today.

Everyone say hi.

-Yeah, yeah. -Hello.

The guy's a whiz with batteries, generators, and all things electrical.

He's an amazing guy! Now, everyone say hi.

-Hi. Pleasure. -Great to meet you.

-I look forward to starting. -Welcome!

-Hey, Gyedo! Oh! -Hey.

-First day behind the wheel? -That's right.

-Don't be nervous. Just drive safe, okay? -Thanks! I'll see ya later!

-Yeah, see ya later! -Bye.

♪ Alone again, naturally ♪

♪ Looking back over the years and whatever else that appears ♪

♪ I remember I cried when my father died ♪

♪ Never wishing to hide the tears ♪

♪ At 65 years old ♪

♪ My mother, God rest her soul ♪

♪ Couldn't understand why the only man ♪

♪ She had ever loved had been taken... ♪

Hello, sir.

Hello, sir.

Hello, sir.

Hello, sir.

Hello, sir.

Seven twenty is the amount I owe you, right?

Oh, no, I transferred from another bus, so it's already covered.

♪ Naturally ♪

♪ Alone again, naturally ♪

Focus on the funeral, hm?

I'll let everyone know and take care of things here.

You should go.

Try to be strong. And don't despair, hm?

Go on.

You take as long as you need to heal.

Understand?

Huh? What's that?

All of you try so hard to hide your children.

Why?

Wait. Wait.

Ugh, Mom.

Come on, this is really heavy!

Listen, you got caught by her, okay?

You need to be careful, keep your eyes open.

Listen to your mom. Here.

Don't be late. Okay?

Come right home after study hall.

Do you hear me?

Say yes.

Okay.

What's up with him?

So, what's your favorite menu item today?

You really carry that around at lunch?

Hey, you hear me? Chow down.

Are you all right?

Why?

You don't seem yourself.

How am I supposed to be?

Hm...

Someone who's always eating, someone who's nice and thoughtful,

and eats more, and more, and more, and more, and more.

What's going on?

Your food's getting cold, and you seem out of it.

Honestly, I'm a little bit stressed out.

-By what? -Uh, my mom--

Mind if I sit here and eat with you guys?

I don't have friends to eat with.

Yeah, totally!

-Here, sit. -Yeah, sit down.

Thank you.

I was looking for you, actually.

Where'd you go right after the bell rang?

Uh, I went to say hi to the security guard.

Can I sit here? I'm an outcast, too.

And why's that?

Oh, nobody likes me, cause I'm always recording stuff

on my phone, it bothers them.

If I was a famous YouTuber, they wouldn't mind.

You got some new subscribers?

One, I just got one.

Wait.

Was it you?

Is that our class president right there?

Should we go eat over there?

Why?

He's by himself, right?

Maybe he wants to be alone.

Who knows what he's thinking.

You don't want to come across as nosey.

What is it?

What? You angry?

Go on.

Hit me.

You're an expert at it.

Hit me like last time, you fucking shithead.

What?

Are there too many people watching?

Hey.

Think you're cool, huh?

You're just an asshole, got it?

You're the asshole who's been chosen,

and I'm the other asshole.

Listen, dude. I'm gonna expose you guys and everything you're up to,

you chosen son of a bitch.

I'm not being nosy.

You hear the news?

You knock?

You didn't hear the news?

What?

I heard the dropout picked a fight with the class president just now.

From what I heard, he embarrassed the kid.

I think something smells fishy.

Who's class president and who's the dropout?

I think you know.

Bang Kisoo and Lee Ganghoon.

Those aren't their names.

Bang Kisoo is acting kinda strange.

He's really been messing with Lee Ganghoon a lot recently.

Luckily, Lee Ganghoon is keeping his cool.

All right. Goodbye.

You should do something.

Do what, huh?

He's acting out.

He got hurt 'cause he didn't know his place.

He's been acting weird lately. Shouldn't you take action or--

I'll take care of it alone, okay?

You can go.

It's my job, too, you know.

You're a temp for God's sake.

Get out of here.

The way you came in here was way too casual.

You come in here a lot when I'm out?

Oh, come on.

Ugh.

PERSONAL DETAILS, NAME: LEE GANGHOON, ABILITY: SUPERHUMAN STRENGTH

RATING: S+ RESULT: QUALIFIED

PERSONAL DETAILS NAME: BANG KISOO

RATING: C RESULT: UNQUALIFIED

Hey, dude!

Get back to class!

Oh.

The class president can just ditch class, huh?

You too?

I'm preparing for PE exams.

I'm allowed.

Oh.

Right. Good luck.

Where you going?

I should head to class.

What? Come on. Don't go.

Aren't you here 'cause you're embarrassed?

No, I'm not.

Okay, fine.

Just cool it.

Sit down. Wait a sec.

Yours, right?

You could've saved them. I cleaned them up, they're useable.

Thank you.

You did good.

What?

The cafeteria, at lunch.

You think I held myself back?

Mm-hm.

You got humiliated by him, but you held back.

I've been through that before.

You take the beating,

so holding back is winning.

He would lose.

Isn't he a bully? I heard he's really tough.

He'd lose, I swear.

Okay, okay. Sure.

No, for real, I think you came out on top. Seriously.

Violence is the easiest and dumbest method.

There are so many different ways to fight,

took me a while to see that.

Okay.

Good luck, then.

You're going?

Mm. I should go to class.

Okay.

Oh, Ganghoon.

Do you know how to turn the AC on?

The air was on before, but it's off today.

Oh.

I didn't know the switch was there.

Appreciate it.

Oh, sure. Thank you.

I can see perfectly, they're so clean.

Oh, Bongseok cleaned them off.

Uh, you know, my dad owns a shop too.

What?

Hey there. You're back at work already?

Wasn't the funeral yesterday?

I already took off a few days.

The funeral's over now. It's okay.

You call that time off?

You were chasing after the NFS. It's hardly been two days.

It's fine if you take some time to rest.

It's easier if I have something to do.

I wanna stay active.

I just feel like I have to keep going.

And this is the only thing I can do.

I'll see you around.

Looks like Iowa.

JEONGWON HIGH SCHOOL EDUCATED AT JEONGWON TO SERVE THE COUNTRY

CSATs are coming shortly.

Okay? Try to stay on your toes.

Pace yourselves, guys.

And stay out of trouble.

Bang Kisoo.

I'd like to see you after class. We should talk.

Son of a bitch.

Bang Kisoo!

Move, move! Out of the way.

-Is he actually leaving? -Hey, move, move.

Yeah, here he goes.

Wait a sec, isn't this a Korean?

Well, yes. He grew up in the US and was forced into adoption.

Of course, they would send a native Korean to do a job over here.

We were only able to find his code name, Frank.

Frank, huh?

It means he's the sixth child.

A, B, C, D, E, F for Frank.

Holy shit, they've got it good.

They can cherry pick recruits from anywhere.

His mom's Korean.

His dad's an American soldier based here.

An agent from the CIA brought him to the US.

After that, all his records were deleted.

So it was the CIA.

Get the US Counselor to come in.

What's that song?

Come on, what is it?

You made this playlist?

Uh-huh. That okay?

It has songs to cheer you up.

Yeah, I... I like it.

HUISOO'S CHEER-ON PLAYLIST

Thanks.

-Sit down. I'm so sorry. -Three-point-one-four-six,

five-nine-three-six-five-three-five...

Don't touch me.

Four-six-two-three-eight...

Three-two-seven-nine...

Seven-two-nine...

Three-point-one-two...

I'll get it after study hall, okay?

Is there Wi-Fi here? Can you just leave it on?

I have unlimited data.

Oh, wow.

-Kill it! -I will!

See ya.

Okay.

♪ You're doing great ♪

-♪ You're doing great ♪ -♪ Yeah! ♪

-♪ Let's cheer each other on ♪ -♪ Cheer up ♪

Good luck!

Thank you!

NAME: LEE MIHYUN

CODE NAME: N/A TARGET NAME: LEE MIHYUN

GENDER: FEMALE TARGET SUPERPOWER: SUPER SENSES

Mihyun.

Out in, Hanam-Si, huh?

"Namsan Donkatsu."

Namsan Donkatsu?

JEONGWON HIGH SCHOOL

Swish. Pow. Toss.

Study hall's done?

Yeah.

Oh, Bongseok.

I left your phone on and the battery died.

Huh?

I'm almost done. Let's walk home together.

Just a sec.

-I, uh, I have to go. -Huh?

I better go, my mom might call.

Okay. See ya.

Hello, sir.

You always say that to me.

You've been gone, I was worried.

Hey, I'm home.

Hey, Gang... Ganghoon.

You... You're home early.

Yeah.

Hey, Ganghoon, he... head inside and grab a bi... bite.

You know, my dad owns a shop too.

Hey, Pop.

I'm sorry.

Ganghoon. You must be tired.

Oh, hey, Mom.

How much is it?

Um, that's the newest model. A million. Yeah.

Oh!

So, how you wanna pay?

Ten orders of chicken.

Uh, you're paying in chicken?

Uh-huh. Here.

This is worth a hundred orders.

-Go. -Yep.

-See ya. -Thanks.

-Uh-huh. -Thanks for this.

Sure. Share it, please.

Yeah, I will.

Jesus, that was worth a ton, and that...

that psycho just took it, for fuck's sake!

Ugh, damn it, what a bunch of bullshit! Fuck that guy.

Ugh! Son of a bitch!

-Hey, Dad, I'm home. -Mm!

Ta-da!

Your brand-new phone!

Wait, what?

I just got it.

Go get it set up.

You're in high school, you gotta have a cellphone.

I got rid of mine, why'd you get it?

Forget about your old school.

You said you made a new friend. New phone, new contacts.

Wasn't it expensive?

Oh, no.

It's used, but like new.

I got it from a colleague.

How do you know anyone around here?

Thanks a lot, Dad.

God, I really didn't need this.

It makes me a little nervous when I can't get ahold of you.

I'm not a child.

You're my child.

I want you to be careful.

Why do you say that?

Uh, because I'm your dad?

-All right. -Mm.

I'll use it wisely.

I won't use data, only Wi-Fi. No texting, only WhatsApp.

I won't use a ton of minutes.

-No, don't do that. -Huh?

I want you to always have it with you.

Always answer it, no matter what.

If something happens, call me right away.

You got it?

If what?

For anything.

Pop, is something wrong?

It's just in case.

Mm-hm.

OFFICE OF PLANNING AND DECISIONS NATIONAL INTELLIGENCE SERVICE

-Hi. -Hello, sir.

-Mark here to see Yongjun. -Oh, hold on, please.

The counselor from the US Embassy has arrived, sir.

Ah, Deputy Chief Min.

It's been quite a while.

Yes, indeed it has.

Wow.

Well, now, isn't this some kind of discourtesy?

Discourtesy?

Discourtesy indeed.

Right.

You just gonna sit there?

Isn't this a little discourteous for an ally?

Especially one who represents the United States of America.

I represent the entirety of Korean Intelligence.

What's the matter, Section Chief?

Section Chief.

Do you think this is just any normal office?

No, of course not.

It's a secret department, assembled back during the ANSP,

disguised as a regular office, you know, for confidentiality.

Okay, so?

Nonetheless, I'm a counselor of the US Embassy here.

Right, you're a counselor.

You're a CIA agent undercover as a counselor.

Oh, hi, welcome.

Have a seat wherever you want.

Is it just you tonight?

What can I get you?

"Donkatsu."

What's that?

Are you a foreigner?

Maybe.

Oh, donkatsu is a kind of fried meat.

It's fried pork.

Mm-hm.

King Donkatsu.

There're two sizes,

medium size and a large size as well.

The King Donkatsu is the large one.

Mm-hm.

Then, one King Donkatsu, please.

Sure, it'll be ready soon.

BONGSEOK DON'T COME HOME

A certain "bird" just flew in from your country.

Now that's a discourtesy.

No, more than that, it's actually quite a serious problem.

Do you want it to become a diplomatic issue?

If you don't fucking crush his little wings,

I'll make sure

this becomes a diplomatic issue.

That could be bad for both sides.

Then terminate it.

I don't have the authority.

All right, we'll do a deal. You need some kind of results.

And we aren't interested in the past generation.

SUBWAY LINE 9 ROUTE EXTENSION CONSTRUCTION PRELIMINARY FEASIBILITY PASSED

NAMSAN DONKATSU

Please enjoy your food.

I understand.

I'll suspend the operation.

I don't think you understand.

Terminate. "Suspend" is different.

It'll be suspended,

reported, and then terminated.

I guess you don't get it, then.

Yes, sir.

Connect me to China.

I'll put you through to MSS.

MSS: CHINA'S MINISTRY OF STATE SECURITY

Do it right here, so I can confirm it.

Excuse me.

Um, second-string.

Second-string, what does that mean?

I just... I don't understand.

Oh, second-string, uh...

Something that's not as good as another thing, uh...

Or, uh...

Or sorta like that, you know.

Let me know if you need anything else.

-I'm-- -Oh, hello, sir!