ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, RELIGIONS AND INCIDENTS
PORTRAYED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
What happened?
He blew himself up.
- Shall we move him to the HQ? - No, they might be tracking him.
- Let's take him to K Hospital. - Okay.
Where's Dr. Oh's number?
It's a transcranial direct-current stimulation device.
- What is that? - The method is called "brain doping."
An electric current is sent through the brain
to abnormally stimulate the bodily functions.
How dangerous is it?
Planting this inside someone's brain is crazy enough.
A high-voltage current was sent through this.
It's enough to blow up most people's brains, except in rare cases.
- Hello. - Hey, Bradley.
- Take a look at this. - Okay.
It can be turned on and off remotely.
There's a pressure sensor, which means he was able to control the voltage.
By pressing this spot right here like this.
People have disappeared, and so has the evidence.
Maybe the reason for kidnapping is something worse
than destroying everything.
But don't worry too much. It's clumsily made.
It is?
We're looking at a failure right here.
He would've died anyway even if his brain hadn't blown up.
What do you mean?
The planting procedure itself must've damaged his central nervous system.
I'm sure he experienced severe pain and even paralysis.
- So this is a failed attempt? - The technology was ruled out
during Rugal's early days because of such adverse effects.
Perhaps this is...
connected to the kidnapping of Director Gu.
I should go express my sincere condolences.
EPISODE 3
You made a wise decision, Director Gu.
We can be pretty rough,
but we care.
Once we accept someone into the family, we stay loyal forever.
I trust that you'll keep your promise.
I don't have time for this. Just tell me what you need.
It used to be supported by the government. It'll cost a lot--
I have too much money, so don't worry. What else?
I need healthy experimental bodies. A lot of them.
That will be a piece of cake for me.
I'll get you men and women from all countries.
I'll keep them coming like meat hanging in a butcher shop.
Do a good job.
ARGOS' MAIN BOSSES
Unless they're idiots,
there must be a reason why they are interested in this technology.
Argos committing crimes with that kind of goal?
That's unheard of.
It's not groundless speculation.
The victims of a number of unsolved kidnapping cases were former athletes.
They're likely to be physically superior to ordinary people.
Kim Dae-sik was a rising marathon star back in school.
Everything will be answered once we find out who "he" is.
Agreed.
However, we'll wrap it up here and wait for further instructions.
Sir.
I gave you plenty of chances to make up for your mistake.
- When can we expect further instructions? - Not sure.
Rugal is a national agency with a strict command structure.
We'll wait to find out who's responsible and what the outcome is.
An internal feud will break out inside Argos.
The widow, Choi Ye-won, who took over Ko Yong-deok's position.
And the mid-bosses who are after the throne.
Their internal feud will be a golden opportunity for us.
Let's just watch how they fight amongst themselves.
Is this because of me?
Are we reducing our action radius due to the risk of exposure?
Don't overreact.
Even if that was the case,
we only got you out because we can handle this much.
I'll assign each of you to a mid-boss. Find out what they're up to.
Gi-beom, you'll just support the others for the time being.
I have a special task for you.
The security screening at Argos' main buildings are on par with airports.
Look.
There are times when you can't be a machine.
This is just a temporary solution.
You can be back in three hours, right?
Of course.
Shall we make some popcorn later? Watching people fight is so entertaining.
Do you not have a brain or what?
Think, will you?
Then what about nachos and hot dogs?
You should go with him.
Yes, I will.
What? Are you avoiding me?
Yes.
Why did I get it on my nail?
It can trick metal detectors while also capturing images.
This is so cool.
Gwang-cheol, can I also...
Hey.
Oh, right. Tae-woong. I have a question.
I've been wanting to ask you this.
Fire away.
Everyone knows my story. What's your story?
Why did you leave Argos?
I guess you think
we're friends or something just because we had a meal together.
Just focus on your task.
If you make another mistake, I'll teach you a lesson.
Please continue to help us out.
- Well done. - Thank you.
Let's go.
Get back to work.
Sly and crude. It's obviously Argos.
You're an exception, of course.
You've turned over a new leaf.
I didn't say anything.
My stomach still gets upset whenever I come to places like this.
Did you and Gi-beom cross paths in the past?
You cut him off when he asked you about your past earlier.
He arrested me.
That's like a movie. Enemies meet again as allies.
Isn't that your story?
You know it's a secret.
If Mi-na finds out that you were arrested for petty crimes,
are you going to be okay?
Of course not. I certainly won't be okay.
She'll make my life hell.
Tae-woong.
You see, that's actually her charm.
What? Giving you a hard time?
She's tough. She's dependable.
They're all leaving.
Did you get the money's location?
Of course.
RESTRICTED AREA
- Let's begin. - Okay.
Name: Choi Yong. He's in charge of construction projects.
He's one of the founding members of the Red Ants.
He used to bribe politicians like crazy with Ko Yong-deok.
Who's this guy that has a strategic alliance with Choi Yong?
Name: Bong Man-cheol. He used to be a loan shark in Myeong-dong.
When Argos became a corporation,
he was in charge of money laundering.
He used to be known as the Money Expert.
He solidified his position in the financial institutions,
but he still misses his loan shark days.
He owns multiple private lending businesses.
And the members of the gang transport all the cash themselves.
- So how will we get in? - That...
Get through that checkpoint, and you're halfway there.
TRUSTWORTHY LOANS FOR EVERYONE
It's been delivered safe and sound.
BONG MAN-CHEOL AGE 58 ARGOS MOPIN CREDIT BANK CEO
Delivery complete. I will wait at a nearby rooftop.
CHOI YE-WON AGE 32 CURRENT CHAIRWOMAN OF ARGOS
Mr. Bong is inside, right?
Please come with me.
If you show up announced at a sensitive time like this,
- it'll only cause misunderstandings. - Is that a bad thing?
Right. You are little kids getting hurt in a big kids' fight.
I know it'll be a nuisance, but we'll have to check.
SIDE DISH
My gosh, Ms. Choi. It's nice to hear from you.
To what do I owe this pleasure?
We're supposed to meet today,
but there are so many roadblocks between us.
We're still not on good terms, so I didn't think you meant it.
You're actually here?
We'll be total strangers soon at this rate. Will you be okay with that?
We don't share a single drop of blood. So, technically, we are strangers.
Mr. Bong Man-cheol.
Choose your side wisely.
Hey, tell her nicely
whose turf she's on now.
I won't see you off.
I'm busy, so let's get this done quickly.
What are you looking at? Get lost.
Go!
Thank you. I'd like to repay you for helping me.
I must look a mess now.
Well, just a little.
ARGOS
Call me, and we'll exchange names.
I heard you try not to go out after sundown.
You can usually get everything done during the day.
If you can't, that means you're incompetent.
What is it that you want to say?
The tens of billions of won Assemblyman Park was trying to embezzle.
What are your thoughts on that?
From what I've heard, we still don't know who's responsible for it.
We don't know where the money is. Isn't that a bigger problem?
It's not my money. Why should I care?
I'm sure you need a reliable handler whom you can trust.
The cops, who have caught the whiff of cash, are keeping their eyes peeled.
And some in politics are saying they no longer want to work with Argos.
I asked you if you need such help.
How could I trust a company...
filled with thieves?
I'll take care of this.
- It's easier said than done. - This is...
my specialty.
Just remember this one thing.
I never use my expertise for free.
What do you want?
The tens of billions of won that are gone.
I want half of it.
What a lunatic.
Why not keep this lunatic by your side...
so that you can live without worries?
It wouldn't be a bad idea.
"I am more than capable of taking Chairman Ko's head."
Is that what you mean?
Go take care of it, then.
Whether it's a political connection or your life,
I will be sure to save it.
- Hello, sir. - Hello, sir.
What is this?
Gosh! You scared the crap out of me.
Hey, do you have no manners or what?
Do you now think everyone is under you?
Don't you know how to knock? Knock, knock!
The losses from the new city development project...
How did you make up for it?
Let's hear it.
MOPIN CREDIT BANK CEO BONG MAN-CHEOL
That's none of your business, okay?
Let's keep out of each other's turf.
Of course.
I should be more respectful of your turf.
So why is it that you're shitting on mine?
What?
Fuck!
Damn you.
Wait...
- Shit! - Stop!
It's like I told you.
It wasn't me. I seriously don't know anything about this.
There was a loss, but I never embezzled any money.
Do you know how it feels to be patronized?
- What? - It's most fucking annoying
when what they're saying is true.
This moment never existed.
The money, this car, and even you.
I'll erase everything from that building.
I'm telling you. It wasn't me!
Sir, really. It wasn't me...
- Choi Ye-won. - What?
She came by this afternoon.
- Choi Ye-won? - Yes?
Ask my boys if you want.
I was only going to scare her off,
but some punk started to beat the shit out of my boys.
They were beaten to a pulp.
Some punk?
They were in on it together. I'm sure of it.
Right. Finally, I'm seeing the bigger picture.
Choi Ye-won tried to take the money for herself,
but she's blaming me now her plan's gone south.
Shut up.
Sir, I'm right about this. Hear me out.
This was her doing! My gosh.
Let go. Let go of me!
Fucking hell. Sir!
Choi Ye-won?
Have you not operated a dashcam before? Why didn't you turn on the audio?
Just watch.
Still, we made them turn against each other.
That's right. It's a small win.
And what's with the camera angle?
Enough with the attitude.
They're the ones who stepped out of view.
Why are you getting worked up?
Anyone can make mistakes.
At least get the facts straight. I positioned the camera perfectly.
That's enough, Gi-beom.
Sure thing. Let me apologize. Everything is my fault.
One thing is for sure, though.
We're meant to use our brains.
There's no need to drain our physical energy.
Hey, you.
- Can you zoom in? - Sure.
HWANG DEUK-GU, KO YONG-DEOK'S SECRETARY
The Hwang Deuk-gu I remember
was never in charge of a business himself.
However, he packs a mean punch.
It's why the picky Ko Yong-deok let him be his secretary.
Still, it all seems too fast.
From secretary to vice-chairman?
I agree it's quite unusual.
Vice-chairman or not,
since you have become an Argos, you will be finished.
Okay, we're good.
There.
You know,
I didn't know if I should say this
to an old man who doesn't know how to properly operate a dashcam but...
- An old man? - That's right. An old man.
Don't get cheeky with me and focus on your job.
Right.
Your eyes have a few secret functions.
Ones...
that even Mr. Oh doesn't know about.
Here's one that only I know about, so hold on to your socks.
Wait. Is what I'm seeing being displayed on the monitor?
Yes. Nice, right? It's a streaming service.
We can see what you see in real-time, old man.
- That's amazing. - Right.
I told you not to call me that.
You seem way younger than me too, so have some respect.
Sure.
Hold on.
- Come closer. - Why?
Your eyes are dry, right?
It eats up a lot of resources,
but I can't allocate as much as I want.
Have you spied on me with this?
I'm not interested in men.
Have you?
I have, just once, to test it.
- When? - Well,
the pretty lady...
What? Who?
What was her name again? Choi Ye-won?
Have you told anyone that I met her?
Don't deals begin with sharing secret information?
- A deal? - Yes, a deal.
So let's...
Gosh, what a grip.
Anyway, I won't tell anyone you met her
and give you more intel on her as a bonus.
Forget it.
I don't need any of it, so tell people if you want.
Okay, fine. I'll add another.
- And what's that? - I'll help you practice
turning the streaming feature off and on.
You said it's a feature only you know about
so what good would it do for me to learn that?
Chief Choi knows that a certain feature exists.
So you'll help me learn how to control it myself?
On one condition though.
Why is everything so complicated with you?
Help me...
be a secret agent.
I'm sorry about this.
Why is he laughing like that?
Activate physical manual control.
ARE YOU SURE?
Of course.
Damn it!
We'll try something different today.
- Jeez. - Did you just let me hit you?
- Not at all. - You can't fool me.
I saw you grin before taking the hit.
I can see your every move now.
My eyes are functioning at a much better rate.
The more I learn about them, the more I'm satisfied.
- Why didn't you dodge? - You called this training.
Talk about a shitty feeling.
Mi-na, all you have to do is take my side in any case.
And why is that?
Because I'll always be on the winning side.
I won't lose again. Never.
In any fight.
So all you have to do is stay by my side.
This is some next-level bragging.
Stop fooling around and come at me seriously.
You took the words right out of my mouth.
Seriously?
Shit.
Recognize this?
It's not my style.
How about now?
What is this?
- Why were you on Bong Man-cheol's turf? - I wonder who told you that.
I hear... your men caused a commotion.
It's nothing to get your panties in a twist over.
Who was the punk dressed in black?
Whoever it was,
it's none of your business.
You'd rather choose not to talk?
Do you really think I won't find out?
For someone who suggested a partnership,
you're being exceptionally rude.
A partnership
is built on trust and transparency.
Well, I also am curious as to what you're thinking.
How long will you keep coming by as if this is your house though?
I'll come when I want
and leave when I want.
I hate you.
That I know,
but suck it up.
Remember
that our fates have been linked by Ko Yong-deok.
Hwang Deuk-gu came by with nerdy-looking thugs?
Really?
Who knows what he's thinking?
Ko Yong-deok was definitely easier.
Hwang Deuk-gu...
is a hard man to read.
Why must I understand him, though, when I can just use him to my advantage?
Watch your back.
You already know this, but don't trust anyone.
Sure, come by whenever you want.
This is your real home after all.
- You're here. - Hi.
BEAUTY PRODUCTION
Hwang Deuk-gu and Choi Ye-won's partnership.
Does it make sense to you?
No.
How can we get rid of him?
It's what Ye-won wanted.
She'll signal us when it's time to make a move,
like always.
There are many suspicions
regarding Park No-sik's death.
- Who would kill a well-off assemblyman? - I got it.
Why would they kill him?
Thank you.
Have a good day.
Why are they dropping that?
Honey, there a truck!
I think we found them.
Can you verify?
Yes, it's them.
An incredible piece of technology, that is.
- Can't they make a few more of those? - Even if they do,
not everyone could have them.
Gi-beom, brief us on the victims.
Name: Kwon Gi-tae. Age: 44.
Occupation: lawyer.
He recently launched an online channel called Justice Served
and got on Argos' bad side by digging into them.
- His wife-- - Okay, we get it. You're Superman.
Isn't that right?
Right.
I'm sure I can also do something cool with this.
Don't be arrogant.
Someone's life is at stake.
- Dad! - No!
- Dad... - No...
No...
Mom...
What?
What was that?
Gi-joon...
- Gi-joon... - Are you all right?
Thank you.
Gi-joon...
My gosh.
Goodness me.
Let's go.
No one goes that far just to retaliate.
Could there really be another reason for this?
Tae-woong, do you remember anything from your past that could help--
What I mean is...
Does anything come to mind?
I don't know.
Not really.
I don't care what the reason is since it won't make a difference.
There will be no mercy.
None.
Shit.
I won't kill you...
since there's no replacement.
It's not like we didn't try. This is just impossible.
That's the excuse you give me
after killing countless people?
Kim Dae-sik, who was barely activated, was also a failure.
He was only useful as a self-detonating bomb.
That was before I came.
However, the results
came out after you came.
No human can withstand this much reconstruction.
And I'm a man who never gives up.
If you don't want me to stick these in you instead,
you'll make this work.
Just keep in mind that this is something...
I seriously want.
I truly mean that.
Anyway, I don't want you skipping meals.
Carry on then.
The police station...
and the hospital?
Are you proud of yourselves?
Are you, you fools?
Find out who did this, right now!
Dispose of the body
and enjoy your meal.
After obtaining what they were after,
they erased traces of any evidence.
They are imitating me.
Hurry on in.
Gwang-cheol.
Tae-woong!
You said you had other errands to run when I asked you to join me.
Was that a lie?
Before we joined Rugal,
we weren't in a state to maintain any personal relationships.
So, of course, we have nowhere to go
and no one to see.
It's obvious.
There's no need to explain yourself.
Right.
How did you leave the organization though? It probably wasn't easy.
Those in the organization...
killed my sister.
My freedom came at the expense of her life.
It's why...
I must live well.
Like the police.
At least...
somewhere near their level.
Why the police of all people though?
Because being like those who are my polar opposite
is the only way to protect myself.
What about you?
Me?
A successful businessman who was fucked over
by a blindly righteous tattletale.
That's odd since Mi-na told me a completely different story.
Mi-na, you...
You see, I'm a big collector. I begged Chief Choi to give it to me.
Ta-da.
I got it.
- Can you activate it? - You want me to take it out?
What is it? You can't?
It might corrode when exposed to oxygen.
You're a quack, aren't you?
Bring it on. This way.
All right, you quack.
My gosh.
- We should inform Chief Choi. - No.
- What? - Don't you know anything about covert ops?
But still,
this is nothing trivial.
That can't be.
Kang Gi-beom.
I can't believe he's the one who did this to me.
I don't need to hear your opinion.
You should start going outside.
Why is that?
It's his dream to kill you.
What's wrong?
- Do you not want to? - I'm not fully recovered just yet.
What if I run into him?
If you don't want to,
then there's nothing I can do.
- Just die now. - I'll do it!
I'll do anything you ask me to do!
I guess...
you'll stay alive for a while.
Send me this signal and keep tracking it, got it?
What?
Wait. Where are you...
Where...
Hey, Kim Dae-sik's mastermind.
- Min Dal-ho? - Hey, Gi-beom.
Why are you here?
Weren't you looking for me?
We have a lot of things to chat about.
We just can't die, can we?
What do you think would happen if I were to twist your neck?
Spare me.
No.
I'll kill you one day.
How frightening.
Where is he?
Why the hell do you ask?
Damn it!
What's going on? This scared me.
What is that?
Damn it.
He never told me that would happen.
Fuck.
Was the voltage too high?
Hello.
What's wrong?
It looks like you were caught fooling around.
Me? Don't be ridiculous.
Wait.
Hold on a minute.
Wait!
I see. You weren't fooling around.
You were doing something dangerous.
What is it?
Tell him yourself.
Well...
So...
I reactivated Kim Dae-sik's equipment.
And then,
it suddenly made this noise--
Cut to the chase.
Yes, sir. He has it.
Chief.
I can't find Gi-beom.
- Turn on the streaming device. - Yes, sir.
- Goodness! - Gosh!
Hwang Deuk-gu!
You've risen from the dead,
Kang Gi-beom.
Is there no audio?
No. We can only see what he's seeing.
He's probably wearing an earpiece.
- Turn it on. - Yes, sir.
You're him, aren't you?
How are you alive again?
Why did you send Kim Dae-sik? Why did you kill him?
How did you get your new eyes?
- Did you kill Assemblyman Park? - Whom are you working with?
- Is Director Gu still alive? - Answer me.
Who are you?
Rats like Officer Kim here?
He sure does love his kids.
But he doesn't seem to care about other people's kids.
Gi-beom, it's him.
Sergeant Mun, Officer Kim,
and all the witnesses we were protecting were killed at his hands.
I remember that evil voice.
It's him.
Was it you, Deuk-gu?
Did you really want to meet me?
Yes, because you're the reason that everything happened.
You don't have to flatter me like that.
Gi-beom, we want him alive!
Gi-beom.
Gi-beom!
Chief, please send us in.
I'll catch him myself.
Rugal. All of you will go.
Yes, sir.
Find Gi-beom first and stop him.
Sir.
Hwang Deuk-gu is our target, not Gi-beom.
Stop Gi-beom and capture Deuk-gu alive. We need to hand him over to the police.
Why, sir?
How can we spare a scumbag who took so many innocent lives?
I won't let your recklessness ruin everything we've worked toward.
Do as I command.
Yes, sir.
Capture Deuk-gu...
and bring Gi-beom back.
Yes, sir.
You've become quite fast.
I wonder why.
Artificial eyes?
Or is it another body part?
That's none of your business.
First, I'll beat you to a pulp.
After that, you'll rot behind bars.
Before doing that,
have you thought about how you'd persuade your superiors?
Everyone wants something bigger and greater than them.
Isn't that why you were brought back to life?
It's the same for me.
I always have a reason for killing someone.
Thanks for your last words.
I'll kill you now.
What happened?
The screen suddenly turned off. This is impossible.
Shut him down.
He's currently in combat.
We don't know what kind of side effects he'll have if he gets shut down.
If he doesn't shut down right now, he'll suffer even greater damage.
Proceed.
Hurry!
You're running out of time. What did you say you were going to do?
Are you defective as well?
No.
Hwang Deuk-gu.
Hwang Deuk-gu!
It'll be my turn next time.
You can look forward to it.
Are you defective as well?
You should have killed him back then.
I'm coming for you in my own way.
The prototype is almost ready.
Argos got attacked. They were strange.
- Gwang-cheol. - We lost connection with Gwang-cheol.
How long can he last without the batteries?
Find everything about Hwang Deuk-gu.
I'm not trying to catch you.
It's someone who's crazy about blood.
Subtitle translation by Liya Choi