THE PLACES, CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.
[reporter 1 on radio] Tomorrow's weather is expected to be...
13 YEARS AGO
- [reporter 1] On the... - [reporter 2] This is...
[reporter 3] Food vendors who have been using
discarded danmuji as dumpling ingredients have been caught.
Sure enough,
a large quantity of bacteria causing food poisoning
was detected in their ingredients.
This was...
Those who mess around with food are the most unscrupulous bastards
in the entire world.
Those assholes.
It's true.
Their families could eat it too.
Their kid could eat it.
Those assholes. Right?
[exhales]
Don't you think so, Minjin?
[breath trembling]
This bitch won't answer me.
[♪ Eerie music playing]
[car rattling]
DONGHA TAEKWONDO
[Gukho moans] Minjin...
STAFF LEE MINJIN
[grunting]
It's cold.
[shivers] It's so cold.
Hey, Minjin. Let's go home.
Let's go home now. Excuse me.
Just a second.
Here.
Let's see here. A bank teller...
Lee...
Minjin?
Let's go. You have work tomorrow.
Hey.
Fuck, I'm screwed.
[♪ Theme music playing]
NO WAY OUT: THE ROULETTE
20 BILLION WON FOR NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL
MASKED MAN'S TARGET, KIM GUKHO
WHO'S THE MASKED MAN BEHIND THE HIT?
[♪ Intense music playing]
EP02. HOMECOMING
[indistinct chatter]
[man sobbing]
- We found her! - [all gasping]
[onlooker 1] They found her!
[onlooker 2] They found her!
They found her!
[onlookers gasping, exclaiming]
You bastard!
- [glass breaking] - [officer gasps]
[onlooker 3] I'm going to kill you!
[breathing heavily]
You...
[grunting]
[wailing]
You son of a bitch.
I won't let you get away with this.
You evil bastard.
[Gukho] I'm sorry.
[Donggyu crying]
Fucking hell.
[officer 1] Kim Gukho is the latest target in the Masked Man's broadcast.
He's currently serving a 15-year sentence in prison.
However, he was recognized as a model prisoner,
and his sentence was reduced by two years.
So he will be released soon.
[Sanghun] A model prisoner?
Why did he get 15 years?
[officer 1] Sir...
Kim Gukho had targeted women in specific professions
for several rapes in the past,
but he was sentenced to 15 years
for the murder and abandonment of his last victim, Lee Minjin.
This is the footage of the crime reenactment back then.
Take a look.
KIM GUKHO'S CRIME REENACTMENT FOOTAGE
COMMISSIONER KIM JIHYEOK
Wait a second. Hold on.
Yes, Commissioner.
Yes, it's fine.
We're approaching it from multiple angles now.
Yes, I'll report to you later.
Yes, sir.
Then by today, I'll...
Yes, sir. Before lunch then...
Yes, sir.
At all costs...
Yes, sir.
[sighs]
So, what are we going to do?
Yes, well,
our top priority is to prevent civilians from approaching the target in advance.
[Eunsuk] That's a given.
We need to monitor around the clock
and identify any foreseeable risks in advance.
Shouldn't we try to block the attempt itself?
- What happened to that punk? - [officer 2] Well,
we tracked the IP to Eastern Europe and Pakistan.
It seems to have been redirected.
It's on the move, changing every IP packet...
So did you find him or not?
[officer 2] We can track him,
but those countries are not very cooperative.
Get to the point already!
Can you do it or not?
[officer 2] No, we've requested their cooperation,
but it's going to take some time.
Damn it.
When IP addresses are redirected like this,
there's no guarantee that we'll find the exact location.
Above all, it's not efficient.
So we...
Do you fuckers investigate for efficiency?
Want to be paid efficiently too?
You punks lack urgency!
[sighs in exasperation]
Damn it!
- Hey, Cyber. - Yes, sir.
Find him at all costs. You have one week.
Yes, sir!
If you can't in a week,
your team will be fired very efficiently.
- Understood? - Yes, sir.
- Security? - Yes, sir.
Get the rest of the troops and surround that bastard's house.
Search and inspect everyone.
- Including the neighbors. - Yes, sir.
- Detective... - Yes, sir.
Keep a close eye on him after he's released and gets home.
I don't care what the asshole did in the past.
I don't care how much you spend.
I don't care how you do it.
In my jurisdiction,
he cannot cause any trouble
or get killed. Understood?
The Hosan Police will consider
any future threats
or murder attempts related to the anonymous request for Kim's murder
as an act of terrorism.
On our honor and reputation,
we will dedicate all our efforts to respond.
Regardless of the crime, its success,
and despite the severity of the offense under the law,
we will punish to the fullest extent possible.
Our police force will prioritize the safety and peace
of the citizens of Hosan, and dedicate our best efforts
to investigate this matter.
"It'll be considered terrorism and severely punished."
As a former judge, how do you view this, Ms. Han?
The police seem anxious.
That's not how the law works, does it?
Even if they consider it an act of terrorism,
will the prosecutor say,
"Sure, go ahead"?
Even if they spoke with the prosecution,
what about the courts?
Will the judges rule as they please?
Let's see.
Let's say the related departments,
the prosecution and the courts,
have already discussed this. Wouldn't that be a bigger problem?
Our country has clear separation of power.
So the police are bluffing?
A chief of a police station
would say something like that for two reasons.
One is to instill fear in the public
to prevent any crime attempts beforehand.
What about the second?
They want to show the higher-ups
that they're trying their best.
CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
HOSAN PRISON
[gate opens]
Inmate 4956, get ready to be discharged.
[warden] He was exemplary in religious activities.
He even did volunteer work.
And he's quite amiable, so he got along well with the prison staff.
Due to the nature of our prison,
there are many violent offenders and issues to consider.
But inmates like Kim Gukho...
How should I put it? He was cooperative.
He didn't give us a reason to worry.
He made things easy for us.
Aren't you sad we can't play baduk anymore?
What? Are you crying?
Call me when you're out, okay?
I'll buy you a drink.
PRISON RELEASE ORDER
[officer] Sign it.
Sir,
is this how you detach?
Why is everyone so cold to me?
You're upset, aren't you?
Sign it.
Yes, sir.
DONGHA TAEKWONDO
Let's go.
Warden, hello.
I'm Detective Jang Suchang.
I'm Kim Gukho.
My team will escort you home, Mr. Kim.
And I'm in charge.
Escort me?
It means we're going to take you home safely.
Safely?
I can go by myself. Thank you.
[Joongsik scoffs]
Just do as we say.
We'll explain later.
[Joongsik] Look.
There are a lot of people outside
who came to see you. Do you know why?
They're here to kill you.
So,
don't mess around and get in the car.
With your head down. Got it?
Detective...
I served my time.
That doesn't get rid of your crimes!
Moron.
Don't...
Don't smirk, you bastard.
[Suchang] That's enough!
Hey.
[Gwangil] Mister...
Wear this.
Put this hat on.
The mask too.
Put this on.
- I'm fine. - Hey!
Just put it on, you son of a bitch!
[door clangs open]
[crowd clamoring in distance]
What's going on?
[Juho] Where are you?
[Dongjin] I'm sorry, I'm at the front gate.
There are too many people. I can't get in.
He can't get in because of the people.
Forget it. Tell him we're coming.
[Juho] Wait there, we're coming down. Okay.
[Joogsik] Hey,
put your head down. Look at my heels and follow me.
Don't talk to anyone else.
[mouthing]
VEHICLE GATE
[alarm buzzing]
[♪ Dramatic music playing]
WIPE OUT SEX OFFENDERS
KIM GUKHO'S THE DEVIL SEND HIM TO HELL
Hurry up!
Hey, Joongsik!
[crown clamoring]
- [Gwangil] Damn it! - [Joongsik] Come on!
- Gwangil? - Yes?
- Turn the wipers on. - Crap.
- I can't see anything. - [Suchang] What are they doing!
A hell of a welcome party.
- Hey, let's go. - Yes, sir.
[siren blaring]
We briefly watched the tense scene at Kim Gukho's release.
Citizens demand that he be prevented from entering society, and kept isolated.
Would that be possible?
Currently, there's no legal basis to enforce that.
Further coercive measures aren't possible even for offenders
who commit heinous crimes once their sentence has been served.
Institutionally, it's disappointing.
Think about our children having to live
in the same area as these violent offenders.
Ms. Han, did you just say it is a disappointing aspect?
It is.
[sighs]
The problem isn't the law or the system right now.
Of course, the citizens are allowed to speak up.
But on the other hand,
the bigger problem is those
who hire killers, offer money, and post requests
resembling murder threats on the internet.
Do you know what the Internet is calling Kim Gukho now?
"A walking bonus"!
"A twenty-billion-won bank account"!
No matter how notorious this criminal is,
shouldn't we avoid
legitimizing threats to an individual's life
beyond legal punishment?
[anchor] Yes, well...
Please note that the opinions expressed
are those of the individual guests and do not reflect SBY's official stance.
[reporter on TV] Kim Gukho has been released after serving 13 years in prison.
Here's the recap.
When Kim appeared in front of the facility under police protection,
the citizens' protest against his release became
even more intense.
As Kim tried to reach the escort vehicle,
some protestors attempted to block him
and engaged in a fierce confrontation with the police.
Despite an unusual press conference by the chief of police,
an attempt to kill him occurred upon Kim's release.
Kim is currently in a special escort vehicle
- and have left the scene. - How much?
It's 11,000 won.
[reporter on TV] Despite the attempted attack,
- Here you go. - the atmosphere at the scene
still reflects a strong voice of anger against Kim's return to society.
Let me repeat myself...
Kim Gukho was released at around 10:00 this morning,
and is on his way to his home in Hosan City.
"I deeply reflected on all of my past crimes
"while serving my time in prison.
"I sincerely apologize to the citizens of Hosan
"who feel uneasy and anxious about my release."
[laughs]
But who wrote this?
He wrote it, didn't he? Right?
[chuckles]
What's so funny, you bastard?
What did I do wrong?
Why is everyone on my back?
There's a twenty-billion bounty on your head.
Don't you get it?
What, 20 billion?
Twenty billion won?
That's ridiculous. Stop messing around. [laughing]
What is it?
What's with this vibe?
It must be true.
Is that why the welcome party was a mess? [laughing]
[Gukho continues laughing]
But why? Who?
Oh.
It's been so long that you forgot?
Do you want me to remind you?
- I bet you were bad at school. - What?
There are laws in our society.
The court made a ruling,
and I served 13 years in accordance with it.
I did what I was told.
What did I do wrong?
- You piece of shit. - [Gukho] Come on.
Let's not curse at one another.
According to the law, I'm a free man.
The police...
probably don't have the right to restrict my freedom.
The right?
Did I hear you correctly?
Should I find the rights of the victims
you raped and killed?
- Hey, wait! Stop! - That's enough!
- You little... - Joongsik.
[Joongsik] God damn it.
I swear to God!
[Suchang] Mr. Kim Gukho,
stop complaining and memorize it.
Don't get a single word wrong.
[Gukho] Sushi!
Let's eat some sushi.
I don't remember how it tastes.
Let's get sushi for dinner. I'll read all of this. [laughs]
[sighs in disbelief]
[indistinct chatter]
KIM GUKHO, LEAVE!
[protestor] He's not a criminal! He's the devil!
Kim Gukho is likely to kill again!
We don't want him in Hosan!
How could they release a devil?
What are you doing?
What the hell?
Watch the feathers.
Why are there so many people here
creating a fuss in the neighborhood?
[reporter] I think the vehicle transporting Kim Gukho is approaching.
I will continue to report the details at the scene.
[man 2] You evil bastard!
Damn you! Hey!
[crowd clamoring]
[man 3] You piece of shit!
You're no human!
How dare you come here?
[woman 1] You're no better than a beast! Die!
- [officer] Hey! - [woman 2 gasping]
[man 4] What kind of country protects rapists?
[man 5] Kick him out of this neighborhood!
GUKHO, WE'RE WATCHING YOU
[woman 3] Execute Kim Gukho!
[man 6] Kim Gukho, kill yourself!
[Joongsik] Hey, wait...
SEND KIM GUKHO TO HELL
Standing here...
has made me realize that I never had a chance to apologize like this.
I wish I had had...
this opportunity sooner.
[man 7] Yeah, right!
[Gukho] I know it's too late,
but I would like...
to apologize to the victims
and their families who have suffered
because of me...
for many years.
I'm sorry.
[Gukho exhales]
[Gukho sobbing]
[camera shutters clicking]
[Gukho] I was told...
that people can't be fixed.
I know...
that a mere 13 years can't wash away all my sins.
[crying]
I don't know how much time I have left,
but I promise...
to live the rest of my life
in this painful hell!
I sincerely apologize!
[wailing]
[Gwangil] Hey.
- Get up. - [Gukho] I'm sorry!
I'm sorry!
- I'm sorry. - Let's go.
[indistinct chatter]
[inspector] In accordance with the Act on the Attachment of Electronic Devices,
tampering, removal, or any damage will be punished accordingly.
Your location will be tracked 24/7,
and personnel will accompany you when you go out.
Here. Read the notice.
I've been thinking,
isn't it me who needs protection?
- Excuse me? - Think about it.
If there's a bounty of 20 billion won on my head,
aren't I in more danger than those kids?
I mean,
why are you keeping a watch on me?
You should be protecting me. Aren't I right?
Well?
[Joongsik] Good grief.
I should do what I'm told.
- Just write my name? - [inspector] Yes.
Nothing will happen as long as you cooperate with the police.
Officers will be on standby around the clock.
There are troops deployed around the area.
Don't cops need money too?
Excuse me?
I just think...
cops will be the most dangerous.
- [Juho] Damn it. - Especially, him.
- What are you looking at? - Hey.
How can you swallow that right now?
- That asshole. - [Juho] Hey, let's go. Don't.
- Ignore him. - [Joongsik] How could he eat that?
[Juho] Hey, let's just go.
[Suchang] Mr. Kim Gukho,
I understand,
but if you can't trust us, you'll be in even more danger.
This will die down in a few months
or even in a few weeks.
You know that.
People's interests don't last long.
But this situation...
The situation doesn't seem good.
[reporter on radio] Today's next story...
A masked man picks targets and spins a roulette wheel
to pick the act and the reward.
He has put a hit out on Kim Gukho as the next target
on his personal broadcast channel.
Amidst that, Kim Gukho has been released from prison after 13 years.
There was an incident involving protestors and assailants
during the police escort,
but Kim has returned to his home in Hosan City
and is currently wearing an electronic ankle monitor.
As negative public opinion grows regarding Kim's early release,
a group of protestors continue to demonstrate
and maintain their sit-in
near Kim's house.
The protestors claim
that the police are overprotecting Kim.
Hosan City police announced that they'll consider any harmful actions
caused by the anonymous murder request against Kim
as acts of terrorism, and stated they will spare no efforts
to respond on their honor.
They also announced
that they will have police forces guard Kim's residence around the clock
to protect Kim's safety and prioritize the safety of the citizens.
According to internal sources, Hosan City police
are making efforts to prevent private broadcast transmissions
and exerting full efforts to apprehend the suspect...
"FROM: KIM GUKHO"
while the identity of the Masked Man remains unidentified.
[Donggyu groans]
MEDICINE 1 CHOCOLATE 1
[sighs]
Why didn't you take your medicine?
I did earlier.
No, you didn't.
It's still there.
I'll put the chocolate beside your pills.
Just eat one.
After you take your medicine.
[Donggyu sobs]
If I...
don't come home,
you have to call the social worker.
Okay?
I'm not a fool.
Of course not.
My husband is so smart.
[exhales]
Ah.
[crowd protesting in distance]
[gasps]
[♪Intense music playing]
I'm out here on this cold day
because of Kim Gukho.
Come on, guys. I'm not out here to make money.
I'm doing this for justice!
What? Such an expensive car in this neighborhood?
Let's go.
- Hi. - [Juho] You called this morning, right?
Yes, I'm Seo Yeonju's attorney.
Yes, hello.
Just to be safe, I'll be with you. Let's go in.
What?
Wife...
It's been a while.
[Gukho chuckles]
- Come on. Let me hug you. - Mr. Kim, you can't do this.
- Who are you? - I'm Seo Yeonju's attorney.
Attorney?
Who gave you permission to come into my home?
I sent this to you in prison, but there was no reply.
I asked the prison about it,
they said you refused letters and visitation.
- Yeah, well. It just happened that way. - [Yeonju gasps]
- What about the kid? - These are divorce papers.
No alimony or other conditions, only custody rights.
His father comes home after years,
and he doesn't even show up. What an ingrate.
You know you'll be at a disadvantage
- if you take this to court. - You fucker!
The adults are talking right now!
How dare you interrupt? You piece of shit!
- Stop it. - Hey.
You think I won't stab an attorney?
Are you bulletproof?
- [Juho] Don't do it. - [Gukho] Well?
You should watch what you say.
It could be used against you in court.
What?
You fucking asshole. You don't think I'll do it?
Do you want me to prove it?
- How dare you? - Don't worry.
- I knew it! - [Gukho] Come here!
Come here, fucker!
- You piece of shit! Come here! - [Juho] Stop it!
Let go of me! Why should I stop? You asshole!
He's drunk. Come back later.
- [Juho] Stop it! - Okay, fine.
[Yeonju] Dongha...
said he doesn't need a father.
So don't look for him.
I came to tell you that.
- You little... - Hey!
Hey, that's enough. Stop!
[Gukho] Okay.
[Gukho panting]
[grunts]
Fuck.
Did you only think about running away while I was in jail?
Did you meet another man and spread your legs for him?
[Gukho laughs] It must've been fucking nice.
Damn it.
Hey!
Running away with my kid?
Fuck you, bitch.
That bitch.
[Juho] That's enough now.
[Gukho] Come and have a drink.
[switch clicks]
EAR CLEANING SERVICE PRINCESSES' CHATTER
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION RECORDS
This guy stalked?
Yes, that's right.
That murderer.
Murder?
She killed herself...
after what that asshole did to her.
That's murder.
I even submitted a petition.
[clacking]
Who's there?
Excuse me. What are you doing?
What?
I'm at the parking for Building 103, come quick! [screams]
I saw someone moving...
Sir, what's wrong?
Tenant 502...
Under the trunk of your car, a very tall man was...
Hold on!
Hey.
[Joongsik] Goodness.
[breath heavily]
BUILT-IN CAMERA
[♪ intense music playing]
[sighs]
[tires screeching]
[Joongsik sighs]
[siren wailing in distance]
[Joongsik coughing]
[exhales]
[phone vibrating]
GWANGIL
- [Gukho] The people... - Hey.
[Gwangil] Don't push! Stop it!
- [Gukho] Stop! - What's going on?
He's trying to get outside!
Where does he want to go?
- Let go! - I don't know.
- Make sure he doesn't go. - [Dongjin] Stop it.
- Hold him. - He's a terrible drunk.
He's drunk and curses at people.
You know how reckless he is.
- Damn it. Put him on. - [Gwangil] Mr. Kim Gukho!
- [Gukho] Put me in jail! - [Gwangil] Just a moment.
Mr. Kim Gukho, take the phone!
- What? - Take the phone.
I'll take it outside.
- Hey! - [Gukho] I'll take it outside!
- You bastard. - [Gwangil] He says he will
take it outside.
You can't stop him with everyone there?
- I'll be right there. - [Gwangil] Okay.
- Hold him for ten minutes, okay? - [Gukho] Fuck you.
Damn it.
CHECKPOINT
Hello.
Where are you going?
To see my daughter.
My daughter's house.
Do you know the address?
I don't know the address.
It's up there.
It's near here.
We'll search your vehicle.
Unlock your vehicle and wait for a moment.
[officer] It's fine.
Thank you for your cooperation.
Let her through.
[protestors] Ban Kim Gukho!
- [Joongsik] Damn it. - [streamer] Everyone, can you hear it?
He's fussing about going outside.
He's a lunatic!
[Dongjin] Go inside! Come on!
- What is it? - [Gwangil] Hey, you're here.
[Joongsik] What's going on?
Why can't you keep him under control?
He keeps saying he'll go outside. He's drunk.
Go where? Where do you want to go? It's late.
I have business to attend to!
What business?
Do I need to tell you every little thing, Detective?
Don't you know about privacy?
But you're drunk. So just go to bed. Don't make a scene.
- Over here! - What?
Reporters!
Look over here!
- He's been at it for an hour. - The police
- are violating my rights! And... - What are you filming?
- Stop it! - They are violent!
- Look at this! - Stop it!
We must know where you're going, to be prepared. Where are you going?
Let's go to the store. The store I go to often.
It's a global mart. It's called Worlmart!
Do you mean Walmart? We don't have that here.
Korea has everything. Let's go there!
Okay, fine.
Write it down.
What do you need? I'll go buy it for you.
- Reporters! - Come on!
- [Gwangil] Seriously! - Look at this!
Reporters! Did you see this?
- [Joongsik] Okay, okay! - There!
Fine! Go!
- Go and get ready. - Yes, sir.
But,
you have three minutes to shop and pay, got it?
- Don't move. - Five minutes.
Don't cause problems, and let's just go. Deal.
[cashier talking indistinctly]
Ma'am, hello.
- Yes? - We're the police.
- I'm sorry, but we need control. - What?
- We just need five minutes of cooperation. - Why?
I'm sorry. We're the police. We need to control this area.
- Can you leave... - Why?
For just five minutes?
We ask for your cooperation.
Put that down and come back.
[crowd clamoring]
Cover him wide.
- Keep them away. - [man 1] He's out!
He's outside!
[streamer] Everyone, Kim Gukho is outside!
He's going somewhere. I'll follow him.
[woman screams] How dare you come outside? Go back in!
[man 2] You're protecting a criminal! You're no cops!
WORLD MART
[officer 1] Move to the side, please. Clear the way.
[officer 2] Move to the side! Move!
- Gwangil, stay by him. - Okay.
Don't worry.
- [crowd clamoring] - [man yelling indistinctly]
Ma'am, you can't go inside right now.
- Wait three minutes. - No.
I have diabetes.
My blood sugar is low. I need chocolate.
- I need to buy chocolate! - Buy it quickly!
[streamer] The police are ignoring our right to know!
Pay before you eat it!
Mister!
You have two minutes left.
Fuck, you're so detached.
[Joongsik] What...
Is this new?
Damn.
Hometown Dumplings.
- [gun fires] - What? [gasps]
[Joongsik] What the hell was that? Hey!
[Gukho yelping]
What the fuck was that?
- [gun fires] - [Gukho gasps]
Ma'am?
[Gukho] Get her!
- [Joongsik grunts] - [Gukho groans]
[gun fires]
[Gukho groans] What the hell was that?
- [officers grunting] - [Gukho] Fuck! What was that?
[Gwangil groans]
- [Miok straining] - [Joongsik] Don't move.
- Who the hell are you? - [Miok screams]
[Miok grunts]
What is this!
Don't move. Kid, are you okay?
It grazed me. I'm fine.
[Gukho grunts]
Fuck you.
Hey, officer!
Fuck!
[yells]
- [officer] Yes, sir. - Take her.
[Miok breathing heavily]
Let's go.
Hey, hold her.
You deserve to die!
[Gwangil] Take her out of here!
[crying] Please, just die!
[Gwangil] Goodness!
[Gukho straining]
Hey!
What's wrong with you?
What the... What's wrong with you?
Hey! Kid!
What's wrong with you?
Call an ambulance! Now!
Hey, look at me.
- Keep your eyes on me. - [Dongjin grunts]
Call them now!
[strained breathing]
[man 1] He's hurt?
[man 2] He's out!
[man 3] What's going on? He's fine.
[woman] Oh, no. I think a detective's hurt!
[crowd clamoring]
Kid, I'll see you soon!
Tell me.
Was there something on the arrows?
Come on, tell me.
Why didn't you say anything after? The kid got hurt!
Hey!
Stop fucking filming!
You think this is fun?
She's the family of victim Lee Minjin,
who was killed by Kim Gukho 13 years ago.
Damn it.
She's in the late stage of liver cancer.
Her husband collapsed after losing their daughter
and has been mentally ill.
[Joongsik] I mean...
Well...
There's no grave without a sad story. Damn it... What am I saying?
[Joongsik] What do we do?
[Suchang sighs] Let's go inside.
Ma'am,
we understand how you feel,
but what can we do?
The law is the law.
The officer who was hurt...
Is he okay?
[Suchang exhales]
The pufferfish poison's spread.
He's still unconscious.
Listen, ma'am...
What will your husband do without you?
I hear he's mentally ill.
The living must go on living.
[Joongsik sighs]
Honey, is that you?
TO MS. YOON MIOK
[theme music playing]
Translated by Suyun Mounce