THE PLACES, CHARACTERS, ORGANIZATIONS AND INCIDENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.
YOON CHANGJAE
Yoon Changjae?
Changjae.
ONE BILLION WON
I'll give you half.
No.
We split it 60-40.
CUT EAR OFF
You take 60 and I take 40.
You bastard, you're out of your mind.
You son of a bitch!
Fuck.
Hey!
Wait, Changjae!
FREEZER
Changjae!
That piece of shit.
Fuck.
Changjae!
You little...
Just fucking stop.
Hey.
We could butcher pigs for the rest of our lives
and still not come close to that much money.
Who'd give you one billion won, you fuck?
It's all a lie!
You won't die from losing an ear.
I'll be quick. Don't move.
I won't do it.
You piece of...
It's 600 million won.
I'll give you 600 million won!
I swear on my mom.
YOON CHANGJAE
ONE BILLION WON
CUT EAR OFF
THE ROULETTE
20 BILLION WON FOR NOTORIOUS CRIMINAL
MASKED MAN'S TARGET, KIM GUKHO
WHO'S THE MASKED MAN BEHIND THE HIT?
Where did this bastard run off to?
God, this is insane.
EP01. NO WAY OUT
Can't you sit somewhere else?
What?
You!
-You know me, don't you? -What?
Who is he?
You're the director here.
You gave me your business card.
I'm no director.
Are you in on this with those frauds?
-Director? -Mister?
- Answer him. - Be quiet.
Let me think, damn it!
OVERSEAS FUTURES INVESTMENT
What the hell?
-Are you leaving? -Should we stop him?
Where are you going?
That's what I'm saying.
Listen!
Tell me you don't know one more time,
and I'll deport your family and friends.
"Compatriot"?
Yeah, compatriot asshole.
Would my compatriot steal my money?
You're just a fraud!
Damn it.
I'll catch this bastard.
You scared me.
-What are you doing here? -Boss Jang...
I came knowing everything. Open the door.
I would've opened it if you'd pressed this.
Why would you try to break in?
Why?
You wrecked it!
Shut up.
Where's Yanggyeong?
He's not here.
Stop it. He's not here.
Come on.
He's not here!
Why don't you believe me?
How could a detective do this?
Who is this bastard?
Who the hell are you?
That's enough!
I'm running a business here!
Don't you have another place?
Look for him all you want.
He fled the country.
That idiot's been long gone.
He fled? To where?
I heard he went to Vietnam.
And some say Malaysia.
Is that so?
Did you think I'd accept that and leave?
Did you? At any rate,
if I find him before you do,
I'll bring down this Mahjong room
and everything else you own, got it?
Wow.
We do everything by the book too! We even pay taxes!
Why are you on my case?
Boss Jang, look here.
Foreign exchange management, fire services, food sanitation.
Should I try reciting hard legal jargon
and see what happens?
Or shall I examine every asshole's visa here?
Want to see me try hard?
-Well, asshole? -Come on!
-What's wrong with you? -Let go!
What's the matter?
You'll be the one at a disadvantage if I do my job properly.
It'll put all of you in a tough spot. Got it?
I lost over 200 million won too.
Why would I try to hide him?
Regardless of the reason,
if you want to keep making money in this country,
bring that bastard to me now.
Wait.
What will you do about the door?
What about the camera?
Hey, honey.
I'm working right now.
What?
Wait.
Why would you sell the cello?
How will she go to school?
I'm selling it when we still can. Don't you get it?
We have nothing valuable except that.
Our house will go up for auction if we default.
You know that.
We need to settle the urgent matters first!
So which bank was it again?
I'll try to fix it. Just wait.
How will you fix it?
-Well... -Well? Tell me.
How will you fix this?
You're no investor.
I knew something was off when you went on about it.
You know nothing about investment.
How could you invest that much money?
You moron!
-I swear to God... -I know.
Is it really that important?
I'll do what I can.
-Just wait. -So tell me!
What will you do?
-Honey-- -Tell me!
Can we hang up? I have to work.
-I'll call you right back. -No...
- Hey! Hello?
Don't... He hung up!
He hung up.
Why would she sell the cello? Damn it.
-It's not possible? -No, sir.
I'm a police officer. A public official.
LOAN COUNSELING
I even have a salary account here. What do you mean, "no"?
You've already maxed out your mortgage loan.
-There's a history of defaults... -Yeah, I know that.
But there's no country where a government official can't get a loan, no?
It's not us but the country that's preventing the loan.
We do want to give you one.
Then just give me one.
Hello, good day.
This is Lieutenant Baek Joongsik from Team 2.
- Yes? - Hello.
I'd like to check someone's immigration records.
May I have the name?
His name is...
Lim Yanggyeong.
His last name's Lim.
Is he on the No Fly List?
No, he's probably not.
Goodness.
Malaysia?
When?
Okay, I understand. Thank you.
Yes, okay. Thank you.
What the hell are you doing?
Excuse me?
What the hell did you do all day?
I did some investigating and went to the bank.
I did some work here and there.
Why can't police officers get a loan in this country?
Investigating?
What are you investigating?
Well? Let's hear it.
You know it's strictly confidential.
Hey! Can't you see everyone's working hard
-at crime scenes? -Sir, I...
Can you lend me five million won? Please?
Or can you take out a loan for me?
I don't have any money.
I can't take out a loan.
Well, good job.
Joongsik...
Did you ask Team 1 to lend you money too?
Is something going on at home?
No, nothing's going on.
You can tell me.
I need to know so I can consider lending you the money.
You said you were broke. You can't even get me a loan.
That's right.
Why can't I get a loan?
You punk, seriously...
Thank you for calling Hosan Police Station.
This is Lieutenant Baek Joongsik speaking.
It's a report from Hosan Jeil Hospital.
-Hosan Jeil Hospital? -Yes.
-Is it an emergency? -Yes.
This is Park Eunjeong from Precinct 2.
-Officer Park Eunjeong. -Yes.
Yes, I understand. Okay.
Joongsik,
I'm just worried about you.
Tell me if something's wrong and let me help you.
What if you get into trouble?
How can I cover for you if I'm in the dark?
I'm going to step out.
Where are you going?
It was an emergency call.
Have a good day.
I'll pay you right back. I promise.
- I just need five million won. - Let me think about it.
Yeah, I'm sure you need to think.
Try to think positively--
This is ridiculous.
OUTSTANDING PAYMENT REMINDER
Whatever.
What the hell?
What?
Are you Lieutenant Baek Joongsik?
Officer Park Eunjeong?
Yes!
Let's go.
Yes, sir!
By the way,
you can't sneak up like that.
My left atrium is enlarged and weak.
HOSAN JEIL HOSPITAL
I, too, had an arrhythmia when I was young.
The doctor said I needed surgery.
But my grandmother said it was too dangerous.
She made me tomato juice with kale,
and I drank it twice a day.
It was really hard to get kale back then,
so we grew our own in the yard.
It tastes terrible,
but it was so effective.
I'm careful with my heart even now,
but my medical check-up results say there's no problem.
So I think it's really effective!
Just to be safe, I still drink it once a day--
So, Officer Park,
you're quite sociable, aren't you?
You're right! My mom has seven siblings.
So, for generations, my mom--
-Are we there yet? -She... What?
Which room is it? Go ahead.
Right. Yes, sir! It's this way!
The anesthesia should wear off in an hour,
but he lost a lot of blood, so it could take longer.
Other than losing an ear, he's fine, right?
A man piggybacked him here.
They said he was covered in blood.
But he left without filing a report?
Yes, we performed emergency treatment because he bled a lot.
However, the cut off wound seemed abnormal.
How so?
If it were an accident, it would've been torn
or ripped from being crushed by a heavy object, usually.
But this patient's case is different.
I think his ear was cut off intentionally.
As if it were cut like meat by a butcher.
It was a clean cut.
Cut meat?
Here.
Let's see.
Stop!
What's that?
Right there!
There's something in his hand.
Can you zoom in on that?
He can't.
You can't zoom in on security footage.
You can.
You can?
Oh, you can.
It's an ear!
Let's see.
Officer Park.
The man who cut the ear off...
piggybacked the victim here, showing he did it.
Does that make sense to you?
Does it? And another thing...
He should've left it to sew it back on. Why would he take it?
Right? Don't you find it odd too?
Do you have security cameras in the parking lot?
Yes, we do.
That's enough.
-Just a moment. -Stop it.
-There! -Here it is.
There he is. Lieutenant, look!
I mean, what's the point of going there?
You know that even if we file the report,
the assault will only end in fines.
It's already been reported,
so just go find out what happened.
You already checked the vehicle details, so what are you saying?
Wait, who did the vehicle check? I'm at the scene. Who filed the report?
It says here...
Daeju Precinct 2.
-I did it! -Daeju-- What the hell!
You scared me.
-So what? -That's enough. Go take care of it!
-You're nearby anyway. -Yes, sir!
I'll do my best.
What now?
Aren't I coming?
All right. Listen.
The victim is unconscious, right?
What if he wakes up?
We'll need someone here to investigate.
That's your mission.
Yes, sir!
MILL
LEEM JIHONG
Mr. Leem Jihong?
Mr. Leem Jihong--
Mr. Leem Jihong?
What's that?
Damn it.
Mr. Leem Jihong?
Is he not home?
TO MR. SKIRT STEAK
Fuck.
What's this?
Shit.
What is this?
Who's there?
Mr. Leem Jihong?
I'm a police officer.
Mr. Leem Jihong!
Hey!
You bastard!
Hey!
You punk! Why is he running?
Hey, why are you running? Why?
Why are you running? Fuck!
Hey!
Damn idiot.
You're dead.
Come here!
Hey!
Fuck!
That moron.
That's so fucking high. That asshole!
Wait, hey!
Why...
Why are you running?
Where did he go?
Where is he?
Damn it! Mister!
God damn it.
But, why?
Did you do something bad?
Damn it.
Damn you.
You asshole! Come on.
Why are you running? You son of a bitch.
You bastard!
Hey.
Stop, you asshole.
Hey, this is a hill. You fucker.
Why?
Why are you running? Why?
That bastard...
Hey, stop.
-Hey. -Fuck. You're persistent.
Look at that fucking moron.
So why...
Why did you have to run?
I just want to talk.
Damn it.
What the hell?
Mister?
Mister...
Damn it.
Mister!
Fuck. What do I do?
God, I should...
Is this the emergency line?
A person is passed out here. Yes.
You have to come quickly.
Yes.
The address is...
That crazy shit cut someone's ear off.
Why did he run?
Listen to this.
He saw me.
I said, "I'm a police officer."
Then he ran.
Yeah, so why?
What do you mean?
So did you chase him?
Of course I did! Would you not?
Then what?
What?
How did that happen to him?
I don't know! How am I supposed to know?
You ran after him.
I mean, he was running,
and he dropped this.
So I picked it up.
You didn't see him fall?
When I turned the corner and saw the stairs,
he was already down there
with his neck snapped. So how do I...
That's when I called you.
Sure. He could've fallen on his own.
Are you doubting me right now? Do you suspect me?
You're insane. You are.
Watch all the security footage.
Also, check the autopsy report.
You're crazy.
I wasn't doubting you. I was just asking.
You've become more irritable.
I don't want to do this anymore.
-I'm leaving. -What about your report?
I'll do it in the morning. Send the file.
A person died, man.
My heart's still racing.
You know I have an enlarged left atrium.
That shit again.
Evidence.
How can he treat evidence like this?
Take care of yourself.
Okay.
Drive safely.
He's so grouchy.
Hey, let's pull out!
Fuck.
Wait a second.
Fuck, this place is crawling with cameras.
Are there any here?
What?
Okay.
DO NOT ENTER
What the fuck?
Fuck.
It's 10 million... No, 100 million won.
Wait, 200 million...
One billion... One billion won!
One billion won.
TO MR. SKIRT STEAK
What?
Fuck.
Joongsik, wake up!
Let's turn on the heater.
Where'd you get this?
Why would you go through my stuff?
What is this?
What do you think?
I told you I'd take care of it.
Did you catch him? Did you?
Yeah, I did find him.
He had his reasons too.
Then what about the money?
Is this all? You gave him 400 million.
I will get back the rest, plus interest.
So use that to pay the interest first.
Goodness.
I knew it.
He didn't seem like the type to do that.
I told you he seemed like a decent person when I first met him.
- I knew it. - What is that, Dad?
-You got money? -Oh, gosh.
My baby!
I can keep my cello then?
Of course, you can keep your cello.
And I don't have to work part-time?
- I don't have to transfer? - What?
You were so dramatic.
-Seriously. -I wasn't.
Somi, your mom was being dramatic.
We were about to be homeless because of you!
Forget it. I'll just buy you a new one.
You're the best, Mr. Baek!
So cool!
I can really count on you!
-Of course. -Goodness!
Mr. Yoon Changjae?
Excuse me! Where's the patient in 4113?
Room 4113?
Yes! His ear was cut off. He's not in his room!
What?
-He should be there. -What?
CASE CLOSURE REPORT
It's closed?
Yeah. What's wrong?
Shouldn't we speak to the victim first?
But the perpetrator's dead now.
There's no reason to prosecute.
Besides, we don't want to bother him
when the kid is on the hospital bed like that, do we?
Yeah, you're right.
But there are procedures.
Right? Is this your first rodeo?
Add a statement or two in here, at least.
Yes, sir.
Did you come across some money?
Excuse me?
You spent all day asking to borrow money.
I'm just amazed to see you suddenly work.
Don't exaggerate.
I was diligent with work.
When were you ever diligent with work?
Don't lie!
Answering your phone during a conversation...
Yes.
It's Park Eunjeong from Daeju Precinct 2.
Hey, Officer Park.
Yoon Changjae disappeared.
Just a second.
Hello. What did you say?
He just left without permission.
The nurses have no idea.
Shall I report him missing?
Or shall I put out an APB on him?
An APB?
For what crime?
What then? The perpetrator's dead,
-and the victim fled. -So...
Officer Park, listen to me.
Why would the victim flee?
He didn't cut off someone's ear.
-He's a victim. -What?
He left because he was fine.
He'll call the cops if he feels wronged, right?
-Am I right? -Still...
I know you worked hard,
but there's no reason to prosecute. I'll take care of it.
Also, don't file reports for unconfirmed incidents.
It's exhausting, okay?
He's still a victim.
I'll look into it myself.
Sure. Yeah. Do it by yourself, if you must investigate. Good luck.
HOSAN POLICE STATION PLEASE ATTEND EMERGENCY MEETING
What's the matter now?
- You know the drill. - I'm sick of this.
What's going on?
I don't know.
They're calling all detectives.
I have a feeling we're all screwed.
Why?
No reason needed, you know.
Something just feels off.
-Who? -The Chief.
We're not screwed.
They're just overreacting again.
-Let's go. -You don't believe me again.
- Let's go. - Do not butt in today!
Okay, I won't.
Hey, raise it. They can't see it in the back.
Yes, sir!
He's just taking his own damn time.
Look at that.
MASKED MAN CASE TENDENCY AND RESPONSE PLAN
- What's that? - Isn't it a roulette?
- What's written on it? - It's a roulette.
ONE BILLION WON
One billion won!
Are you here to have fun, punks?
CUT EAR OFF
Hey, guys! It's me.
I'll give you a billion won if you cut Changjae's ear off. Easy, right?
The stakes are small, so let's make it quick.
I'm sure you all know the rules,
but if Yoon Changjae cuts his own ear off,
it's invalid.
Okay?
I think it was cut off intentionally.
As if it were cut like meat by a butcher.
It was a clean cut.
One billion... One billion won!
Please, turn to page six.
A target is chosen, and the roulette wheel is spun.
And it decides the action and reward.
One billion won for an ear? Are you sure?
Yes, sir.
There's fake news everywhere. How can we trust the internet?
Regardless,
now that we know, we should take action.
Hey, Baek Joongsik.
-Was there a billion won at the scene? -Pardon?
You were at the scene.
Was there money at the guy's house?
No, there wasn't.
He says there wasn't.
What if there's a chance it's related?
You believe the internet but not your colleague?
Then let's ask Yoon Changjae
why Leem Jihong attacked him.
They were friends. We'll get something.
Where's Yoon Changjae now?
Hey.
Go to the hospital and bring him.
The thing is...
-he disappeared. -What?
What are you saying?
When?
This morning around 4:00 a.m.
An officer at the hospital just called to tell me.
-You little... -I'm sorry.
See? I'm sure there's something there.
Then why else would the victim flee?
Also,
a new video was posted today.
It's me.
I read all of your comments.
People accusing me of not paying,
saying it's aggro, noise marketing, and that I'm lying.
I understand if you think I talk a lot,
but doubting my sincerity is going too far, don't you think?
Fuck. Why are there so many untrusting people out there?
I was pissed and thought of quitting.
But, instead, I generously prepared a surprise for you.
I will give away exactly one billion won.
Hosan NC Park on the 15th at 5 p.m.
You'll know more when you get there.
I'll give you enough time to get off work.
So believe people when they tell you something.
- What time is it? - It's 3:00 p.m.
We have two hours left.
What do you think, Jeong?
You know what I think.
He's a lunatic talking nonsense.
Yes, he's right.
They're a dime a dozen on the internet.
- We can't respond to each one-- - No!
What if the citizens get hurt?
The person in charge will get fired if we sit back and something happens!
Will you take responsibility?
Hey!
Raise your hands if you think we should respond.
Hey, what are you doing?
We should catch him.
- Go in. - Keep going.
Get in line.
HOSAN NC PARK GATE 1, MAIN
Get inside. Get inside.
-Gwangil, line them up. -Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir. - You too.
Get in formation.
What are we doing right now?
What's going on? People are gathering.
Good grief.
Goodness.
Mister! Don't push! You'll get hurt.
What?
Damn it.
What's with you?
Did I scare you?
Come on.
Why are you so nervous?
He was lying.
Juho, come in.
Anything up there?
Of course not.
There's nothing here.
Sir, it's cold!
I'm cold too.
Come down. Let's get something to eat.
Yes, sir.
HOSAN NC PARK
- What time is it? - It's 4:58 p.m.
Time's going by slow!
Will he come? I don't think he will.
- Looks tough. - Time's up.
-Hello! -He's going to give away money.
It's almost time.
What's going on?
One minute left! One billion won, let's go!
There are so many people here.
They have nothing better to do.
It's 4:59 and 35 seconds. Stay alert.
This is ridiculous. They're all the same.
Guys! We'll start the countdown!
- Start the countdown! Ten! - Ten!
Nine, eight,
seven, six,
five, four,
three, two, one!
Where is it?
There's nothing.
- What's going on? - What?
I knew it.
What is this?
Who would give away a billion won?
I told you it was a lie!
- Waste of my time. - Let's go.
Everyone, what is this?
He deceived the people.
Don't be like that. Let's wait.
Guys, I told you! He's so aggro!
- He's full of lies! - Hey,
there's a great tteokbokki place here.
Let's go eat that.
-Tteokbokki? -Come on. No!
Hey, I'm buying.
GATE 4, 3RD BASE INFIELD
No. Mom, my balloon.
He's just full of lies!
He's such a bastard!
What's that? Look there!
- What is it? - It's a drone!
It's here!
- Look! - Over there!
It's a drone!
- It's a drone! - Wait...
It's here!
What is it?
What is that?
- Joongsik? What? - What's that?
Where are they going?
Look.
- Is that it? - What is that?
Hey, let's go in!
- Let's go in! - What?
Hey, it's going to pop inside!
- Wait, stop! - Go!
Stop them.
- Grab them! - Hey!
Ma'am, people are pushing through.
Deploy all remaining personnel!
What the...
They got through Gate 4!
Hey, don't push!
They're getting in!
Send the troops to the field!
They got through Gate 1!
Come on!
Hey, Gate 4 has collapsed! Come now!
Guys, it's me. Can you hear me?
I'm so disappointed. I expected more people to come.
Still, I'm a man of my word.
Mister, come on! Run!
Run quickly! Here comes your money!
Run!
What are you all doing?
It's a mess down here!
How much longer?
Everyone,
if you don't cooperate,
we won't be able to finish it today.
Get your ID cards ready.
If you're hurt and bleeding badly,
incapable of walking,
or have a chronic illness,
-come to the first floor-- -Sir?
Yes?
Does it hurt badly?
No, it's not that.
What's the Wi-Fi password?
I have to watch something,
but all the networks are secured. Damn.
This one.
Wait...
What's his deal? He just left without telling me.
My shoulder hurts so bad.
Let us go home.
I have to go home and make dinner.
Are we done? Can I go?
- I didn't take any money! - Just wait!
You're all done.
Sign here. Yeah.
All I did was broadcast.
-Yes. -I didn't take any money.
You may go.
-I can? -Yes.
Goodbye.
How much longer?
I can't stay.
I can't.
Joongsik, there's another video!
It's out!
- He's streaming! - What is it this time?
- Turn it up. - Turn the volume up!
Wait a second.
Guys.
-It's me. -Excuse me.
The news said it was a hundred million won.
Those who saw it in person must know.
I gave away exactly one billion won.
So to all the idiots posting stupid comments,
I hope you stop.
Now, shall we play the next round?
KIM GUKHO
Kim Gukho?
What? Is he already being released?
There. The next target is Kim Gukho, age 49.
I'm sure everyone knows.
The younger kids can look him up.
He's currently in jail.
He's scheduled to be released in three days.
Then what are the stakes?
Drum roll, please.
20 BILLION WON
It's 20 billion won!
It's 20 billion won?
Seriously? Are you joking?
What? Did a billion won make sense then?
Wait, are you all arguing about whether or not I'll really pay you?
Fuck, believe me if you want or don't.
Now, let's go!
BREAK ARM - CUT ACHILLES HEEL
DROWN IN WATER
CUT ANKLE - CUT TONGU - CUT EAR OFF
KILL
"Kill."
There it is. Kill Kim Gukho, and I'll give you 20 billion won.
I don't care how you kill him, but I'd wish you do it in style.
I'll give you the money even if you get caught. Don't worry.
Just in case,
tell him not to kill himself.
If Kim Gukho kills himself,
I'll double it on the next round.
Understand?
KIM GUKHO
20 BILLION WON
KILL
Translated by Suyun Mounce