Air City
It was a professional assassin.
He was cruelly murdered.
Killing you is like eating breakfast for this guy.
Then you must be the French princess Toto.
Until you arrived in France
to see that great father of yours,
she was crying the whole time.
How dare you even get a job at the airport!
Who says he's Chinese? He's under suspicion for a murder case.
Without any evidence or suspects...
I can't just leave the country like this.
Who says you are to go?
After the inquiry, disciplinary action will be taken on you.
He will escape through here as well.
Do you still think that Chinese man is a criminal?
Cho Sung Go, he was killed at a park near his house in Sam Sung Dong.
From now on, you'll work at the Incheon Airport.
Are you heading out of the country?
No.
I heard you received some punishment. It's too bad.
Then….
Ah!
Did you see the news?
The new technology I was talking about,
The man who invented that technology,
He was murdered.
If only the airport personnel believed what I said, he may not have been killed.
Wait a minute.
Now...
What you're saying is that responsibility lies with me?
No, it's my responsibility.
Letting go of the criminal who was already caught,
that's why we couldn't get his accomplice.
Yes, I have to get him this time.
I hope you'll be successful.
However,
as a passenger, I'd treat you politely.
But if you obstruct operations again, I will not put up with it.
If you had been more cautious, you could have prevented the incident from happening, couldn't you?
Senior!
I heard you got transferred here, so it's true!
Welcome to 203*! (*nickname given to NIS – National Intelligence Service)
But,
Chief Han likes you as much as I do.
Look here!
You even came all the way to our office, anxiously asking about how Kim Ji Sung is doing.
Didn't you?
Enough!
Now you can rest easily, ‘cause you can see him everyday.
Your feet must be cold.
Senior!
Oh!
Who is responsible for working with those in charge of NIS?
What?
How can someone who caused trouble in the transfer zone be allowed to work at the airport?
Who?
Ah! The one who was handcuffed together with you!
Has he been transferred to the airport?
It seems so.
203 is going to have a headache again.
Anyway, personnel transfers don't always make sense.
For me too, well….
My subordinate got detained as soon as she started work, didn't she?
Nothing more I can say.
That's it.
Yes, 203.
Aigoo! To what do I owe the honor of this call?
I heard the one who caused trouble in the transfer zone got transferred to the airport so I'm a little concerned.
Although your line of work is rather special,
and there may be unexpected situations.
But even so,
it won't be nice to have the same thing happen again.
So I called hoping that you'll reign in your subordinates.
You should manage your subordinates well too.
What?
The new chief, she's not easy at all.
But what do you mean by "not easy"?
Her first day here and we're eyeing her already.
That means trouble.
If you are overly concerned and question us about every little thing here,
we'll both be very tired.
You know what I mean, right?
I'm not being overly concerned,
But because it's my role to ensure airport safety so….
If it's your role to ensure airport safety
then what about me?
I'm speaking to you in my role of ensuring national safety.
I'm hanging up.
Hello?
Oh! Really!
This man has the situation all backward!
In this day and age, who's afraid of National Intelligence agents?
Oh that….
Shorty!
Why is he putting on airs?
Let me make the introduction, everyone look here!
Incheon Airport National Intelligence Service control room
This is Kim Ji Sung.
Starting from here, Jang Jin Woo and Kim Sang Woo.
Oh, Min Wook too.
Welcome.
Take a look around the airport.
I'll show you around.
I'm here because of the murder case of Cho Sung Go.
What are you doing? Get him out.
Yes, immediately.
Chief!
Familiarize yourself first.
Don't get mixed up again over where you can go and where you can't.
Let's go.
Here…
Go, go!
This way.
The first stop for normal civilians visiting the airport
also is my personal favorite.
What is beyond when I open this door?
Tada!
Welcome to Korea!
This is the arrival terminal.
The exact area code is Level 3A1.
Remember that.
What are you doing?
Wait a minute.
There.
Over there.
Do you see that man there in the brown jacket and glasses?
Keep watching him.
Just wait and see.
He'll go to the restroom now.
What do you think?
Your job is to find those who need to pee?
That woman over there.
Don't you think her eyebrows are too raised?
It shows she's uneasy.
Sir
please come with me.
Why?
This way.
Sir!
You left this in the restroom. It's yours, right?
This isn't mine.
How can it not be? I saw it clearly just now.
For brand name goods, the box is very important too.
It's best your gift goes out in a box.
This isn't mine.
You've violated your duty to report and pay import tax so you'll be fined.
Come with me.
Ma'am,
Please come with me.
What's this about?
Come and you'll find out.
What are you all doing?
What have I done wrong to be called to such a place?
Tax Inspection room
You
do you have a search warrant?
Call my lawyer.
I'm sorry. Please sit down for a while.
Fine.
You'll have to make a trip to the restroom.
What?
Why do I have to go to the restroom?
You have hidden gold on your body, right?
Please take it out.
I….
How did you know?
I'm an expert in human expressions.
Senior, when you're angry, you push out your jaw like this.
But it's not our job is not to catch tax violators or smugglers.
That's right.
But think about it, what if they were terrorists?
You may be very famous in Cairo
but over here, I'm your senior.
I'll teach you my skills slowly over time.
- Wait. [Safety control room]
Who's that guy over there? Show it again.
203's Im Ye Won?
Oh! It's that handcuff guy.
Did you know?
That guy's back here again.
I know.
You knew?
Are they really lacking talents in NIS?
But when did you find out?
I'm operations manager and I didn't know, so how did you find out?
Am I that unlikable?
Who said that? Who?
Everyone hates me.
The department chief too.
It makes me feel bad all of a sudden.
So you do get hurt about such things?
Do you think I have no feelings?
Got it.
Operation team managers listen up. There'll be a gathering after work today.
The objective is to welcome Chief Han Do Kyung.
I have to get ready for the meeting.
Got it. Noh Tae Man will be there.
Jung Na Kyung will be there.
Kim Chang Shik and Jung Su Il will be there.
Ah, the department chief will be there too.
You can drink, right?
You'll be dead today.
To the world's best airport,
cheers!
One shot!
Omo! Don't you know our rules yet?
When we don't finish the whole glass, we top up the leftover with soju.
Color changes to orange.
That's why I told you to drink it in one shot.
I've never been able to drink all at once.
We can spend all night doing this. What to do?
Great! Good stuff!
Let's drink too.
Drop by to visit our fire station sometime.
Do you play chess?
I'll find time to join you.
Yes, do come.
Here, have a glass from the narcotics team too.
Control your pace well.
It won't be fun to have you drunk in such a short time.
- Yes. - Drink up.
You drink well.
Thanks.
Here. Bottoms up!
Chief, how about I be your black knight*? (*drink for her)
What black knight?
You alright?
Oh! You're using informal speech with the chief!
Are you guys dating?
Yes, we're dating.
Stop torturing my girlfriend.
I'm fine.
Are you all right?
I said I'm fine.
Get up.
It seems my mom doesn't want me to get married.
She's never worried or nagged me to go for matchmaking sessions.
I really don't know why.
What nonsense are you saying again now?
Aren't you getting up now?
Why? Go and sit there.
Just sit down.
Since you're here, how can you just leave? At least drink a glass.
I've stopped drinking.
Why stop?
Stop tempting me.
I'll drink. Let me.
What are you doing?
Just drink once.
Fine, I'll just drink once.
Yes, yes. Just once.
Drink this.
You don't want it?
It's good.
Tell me the truth.
You're the outsider, right?
They don't like you, right?
Yes, I'm an outsider.
But I can still bear with it.
Because everyone here speaks Korean.
When I was young, my nickname was turtle.
Through European eyes, Asian, yellow-skinned women must all look the same.
In the end, in my own eyes, I was a turtle too.
I don't think it's because they disliked your appearance.
Either it's your twisted personality,
or your inferiority complex,
which you overcompensated for with arrogance.
You were probably an outsider for those reasons.
You know well enough that you're pretty good-looking.
Is that what you call comfort?
Then what about you?
Why did you have to get into this line of work?
Why?
Am I the only one looking at things through colored glasses?
Aren't people turned off by your profession?
Why's that so?
Why did you choose this kind of work?
It's cool, isn't it?
There was a movie with Robert Redford as a CIA agent.
He was so cool.
He had a gun too.
Really?
Then...
just because you wanted to be cool like Robert Redford, you became a National Intelligence agent?
Han Do Kyung!
Oh!
Were you looking for me?
Sorry.
We were primary school classmates.
I see.
Don't let her drink anymore. I'm heading home now.
Good night, Mr. Robert.
Yes, Miss Turtle too, good night.
Robert and turtle, what's that about?
You look like you're in a good mood, that's great.
After drinking, I feel good.
You're reporting for work now?
Yes, hello.
From tomorrow onwards, report for work half an hour earlier.
Leaving midway through a drinking session, where did you learn that from?
Your things from Cairo are all shipped back. Find a place to stay.
Who gave you the permission to…
I do as I wish.
I'm not looking to stay here for long.
Once this case is solved,
That…
I told you, that's not for you to decide.
Shouldn't we be raising the security alert level?
What do you know about that? Familiarize yourself with the airport first.
Chief!
What I mean is, don't think that you're the only one who knows about the national secrets.
That case will be solved by the HQ.
Then what am I doing here?
Maybe there are explosives in there. Make a search.
Oh, really!
Ah, really!
I'm going crazy. This isn't even my area.
Oh, who's this?
I heard you had a drinking session last night. Haven't you sobered up yet?
Sorry.
What are you doing?
Search that plastic bag quickly.
Search it!
Oh my!
Good morning!
Maybe you don't know this, but it's best airport staff are not seen by passengers.
What are you doing anyway?
Especially 203. You should be more secretive.
Really!
The agents in movies are all so cool.
Work hard.
There's a new member to our team.
Incheon Airport Conference Hall
I'm Kim Ji Sung.
Please raise the security alert level.
It's green now, right?
That's not enough. Please make it yellow or orange.
Sit down.
Please raise it.
We must raise the alert level.
You have some intelligence information for that?
There's news of leakage of a new technology. I can give you a briefing on that.
Hold it.
Do you know the suspect's name or the flight he's taking?
Not yet…
The HQ is investigating it now.
Without a fixed departure date, it means they may not escape via the Incheon Airport, right?
If that's the case, it'll be tough.
To protect the country's intellectual property is also a job for airport operations, right?
We definitely must stop the outflow of new technology.
But...
do you know the exact consequences of raising the alert level?
If it was raised,
passengers' waiting time and flight times will all have to be pushed back.
In order to prevent that, huge manpower efforts will have to be put in.
Who will bear the economic loss of doing that?
That's why we're asking for your cooperation.
Without more detailed information,
we cannot raise the security level.
Why on earth did you stop me?
Why do I have to speak up for you?
Just because we had coffee by the beach last night?
I didn't need you to speak up for me,
I'm just asking that we each do our part, that's all.
We don't have the same job.
To me, passenger safety and service comes first.
Service?
Doubling every person's processing time, who will be responsible for the mess?
They're already complaining that processing takes too long.
That's why you can't do it?
A murderer steals our new technology worth hundreds of millions of dollars
and we just stand aside watching him?
Then give me more detailed information.
Then we can raise the security level.
What?
Yes.
The Airport Director and the Bureau Chief made the internal decision.
We have to raise the alert level.
But how could that just…
Don't you know?
That's the power of Korea's National Intelligence Service.
Our continued objection will only be met with sudden inspections.
You know about sudden inspections, right?
You don't?
It has nothing to do with our willingness to cooperate.
They disguise as a passenger or they ask a real passenger to do it.
They bring forbidden items onto the flight.
Drugs, knives.
If these pass through our safety checks, we'll be up for a good round of picking on by the NIS.
I'm having a headache.
Let's just do as they say.
We'll just do that.
Do you know how big a problem you caused?
Then why did you get involved?
It's embarrassing if we raise an issue and it falls flat.
The airport will soon become a big mess.
It this doesn't solve the problem, you will have to bear all consequences. Is that clear?
Yes, I understand.
Get out.
That sickening fella.
Operations HQ office
This is an announcement from the Safety control room.
Starting from 10 o'clock, the security alert level will be raised from green to orange.
All departments, please make the necessary preparations.
I don't care anymore.
I want to take leave starting tomorrow.
We'd better plan to bring in additional personnel quickly.
We need three times the current manpower. Where are we going to find it?
What is that eloquent chief of ours doing?
Chief!
Well…
By any chance, are you dating that handcuff man?
Team Manager Jang!
How can I not be suspicious?
You pretended to object.
Just five minutes later, it's all changed.
The last time the security level was raised, she was slapped by a passenger.
Please understand her.
What's going on?
Did you make him a deal? Without any complaint, you just…
What deal?
If it wasn't a deal then did he threaten you?
Didn't you say you're worried about passenger complaints?
To the airline companies and to the passengers, there's nothing worse than to prolong processing time.
I know that fully well too.
Then why did you agree to it?
That wasn't a decision I made.
But since it was already decided, I have to obey.
Let's start.
From now on, we're raising the security alert level from green to orange.
Do you know the process time required to meet IATA's regulations*?
(IATA): International Air Transport Association
One hour.
We shortened it to 45 minutes.
In order to reduce those few minutes,
do you know how hard our staff has worked?
If we're at orange, it will take over an hour.
There's nothing we can do about the inconvenience.
Please bear with it.
Anyhow, glue your eyes to the screens.
See how scary these now quiet scenes become.
This is a public announcement. The immigration counters need more processing time currently.
Passengers who have completed check-in, please proceed to departure immigration immediately.
Is the name list for the staff working in the terminal out yet?
I was just about to bring it there.
Get that done first. Hurry, hurry!
Operations headquarters.
No, sir, you have nothing to worry about.
Yes.
Okay, bye!
Operations headquarters.
Good morning.
I'll get that checked for you now.
Yes. Yes. We're sorry.
Hurry! Hurry!
Hurry!
With no passengers, business is faltering.
Isn't this just too much?
What are we supposed to do?
I'm sorry. We'll solve it as soon as possible.
We're counting on you.
Passengers to Gate 12 are getting there now, just 2 more minutes.
Just because of you, we can't get anywhere. How long do we have to wait?
Why is this happening?
Thank you for your cooperation.
I can't decide whether to get angry or not!
What if my contract is cancelled?
So sorry.
Level 5. Get the police there quickly.
Security Inspection team 4, please get ready.
Send those passengers to gate 1!
They can't go the other way!
Block off that side!
I understand.
What on earth are the police doing?
They should come when they're called.
We just don't have enough personnel.
Why do you keep calling us?
Do you know how many times you've called us today?
For violent cases, shouldn't we be calling you guys in?
I'm about to go crazy! Really!
Quarrel outside! I don't have time for this.
What is happening with the Gate 1 inspection?
You seem to have free time.
What on earth…
I don't know who you're trying to catch to turn this place into such chaos.
You better catch him.
Port of Busan
Everything's all set.
OK.
What's going on?
There are more security checks at the airport,
You'll have to take this risk in order to leave the country.
Find a different way out.
No, move aside. You'll ruin your clothes.
Why did you do this all by yourself?
Then why were you pushing the carts?
Have you had lunch?
What pills are those?
Nothing.
It's for headaches.
Have you not heard from Yi Kyung yet?
That's just as well.
I've been so busy. How can I find the time for a proper phone call?
The terminal is in an uproar like a bomb exploded but it's quiet here.
Do you have some business here?
Yes, but not with you…
Stop! Wait outside.
What are you doing here?
I have a favor to ask.
What's that?
Please tell me.
Do you need my help to look for your first love?
I've found her already.
Han Yi Kyung.
The only difference is in the last digit of the identification number.
Han Do Kyung's sister.
How are you going to thank me when I find it?
Haven't you heard rumors about me?
I never lose when I make deals with guys.
Yes, yes. I'm sorry.
Yes.
We'll take care of it as soon as possible.
Yes.
The security alert level has to be lowered.
Since we started, we should stick with it until it shows results.
So since the sword is out, it must be used even if it's only on a radish?
Now's not the time for your pride.
I'll bear the responsibility for all the consequences.
Punk!
Do you think I'm doing this to shirk my responsibility?
You can see the airport's chaos with your own eyes.
Putting the airline companies aside, the police and legal are pressuring us from all sides.
I can't hold out anymore.
If you can't solve the case today, we will revert to the previous mode.
Ever since you came to the airport, I've been so tired.
Look here!
I didn't have much hair to start with, it'll soon be all gone.
Let's relax a bit.
If it's all gone, I'll buy you a wig.
What?
That jerk!
Senior!
Has he spoken?
He's insistently denying it.
I want checks done on his notebook and cell phone.
Yes.
I'm sure it's them.
I've extracted the call log for the past few hours.
The other party seems to be located in Busan.
Busan?
Show me the screen for Gate 12, please.
Team Manager Kang, please check this out for me.
The guy detained by the Security Inspection team, help me trace his steps.
And show me the scene of his arrest.
Are you checking for possible accomplices?
Yes.
We found out the suspect could very well be in Busan.
Look here!
You made this place into a mad house then suddenly you're talking about Busan?
Before you leave, you should at least restore the security level.
Aren't you concerned about the trouble you're putting others through?
How can you be so selfish about everything?
We were taught to be selfish in my work.
In a job like ours, we don't have time to care for others.
Excuse me.
Hey!
Let's talk.
There's more you need to say?
Let's settle it now. Then we won't have to meet and talk later on.
I came this far because I found you pitiful.
Do you know why?
You think only your job is important, only your job has value.
You're like a blind and deaf workaholic.
And even more pathetic...
You don't even know how foolish you look.
Right now in the airport, there are 30,000 people working.
There is no difference between your job and theirs.
You think you're the only patriotic one here, being so arrogant.
I feel sorry for you.
Do you know what this is?
This was worn by the murderer who killed my partner.
This blood...
was spilled by my partner.
He died right before my eyes.
Do I look pathetic to you?
Yes.
I don't like myself being all worked up like this too.
I'm not a patriot and I'm not an arrogant person.
Yes, you're right. I'm blind and deaf.
Right now, I only see and hear one thing.
The owner of this pendant.
As long as he's still here on earth, I can't stop.
I'm sorry.
Information from HQ.
Oh yes!
Dr. Seo Myung Woo called.
She asked where you were.
Central Emergency Services Center
Honey! What should I do?
How can this be?
- Doctor Kang. - Yes?
It's very likely he suffered heart damage. Do an emergency echo.
Yes, got it.
Is the echo result for patient Jang Yi Hyuk out yet?
Yes, they're here.
Wait.
I'm sorry.
Go and work at the airport for a year.
Take a break and try dating.
Operations room, Busan Marine Police
There are 3 possible strategies for the suspect to leave the country.
Firstly, via the Kim Hae Airport.
Secondly...
via ships bound for Japan.
Lastly...
illegally on board fishing boats.
Right now, Kim Hae Airport and the shipping ports have increased security,
If they decide to flee illegally, the marine police are in ambush around the southern sea as well.
Where is the suspect who was communicating with the contact from Seoul?
The Busan port.
Let's go there first.
I'll take a look at the Kim Hae Airport.
No, no!
Stand by in the meeting room.
Go from here to Osaka…
Yes?
This is Kang Ha Joon.
We couldn't locate the accomplice.
Before attempting departure, he spent 40 minutes in the internet café.
Got it, thank you.
It's me.
The detained suspect spent 40 minutes at the airport internet café,
Analyze the data in the computer he used.
Yes.
Anything that can provide any clues, find them and report to me.
How's the situation at the Kim Hae Airport?
There aren't anymore international flights, right?
No, there's nothing special here either.
We're pulling out now. See you in the meeting room in 30 minutes.
How is it? Found anything?
Yes, we found it.
Incheon Airport, NIS Control room
Senior, your hunch was right.
They made deals with an Arab weapon buyer.
Can you access that server?
What?
Find the password and send a message.
It's hard to catch them here.
We have to get them to go to Incheon.
You want me to act as weapon buyer and send them a message?
I don't know if I can.
Call the NCSC* experts in! (*National Cyber Security Center)
No matter how, you must get in contact with them.
The content of the message is...
"We can't wait any longer."
"Bring your stuff to the Cairo Airport in 36 hours."
Send that.
There are no more flights out of Kim Hae Airport,
So they must go via Incheon.
Yes, I understand.
This blood...
...was spilled by my partner.
He died right before my eyes.
Do I look pathetic to you?
Yes.
I don't like myself being all worked up like this either.
I'm not a patriot and I'm not an arrogant person.
Yes, you're right. I'm blind and deaf.
Right now, I only see and hear one thing.
Finding the owner of this pendant.
As long as he's still here on earth, I can't stop.
With the alert level raised, you must be having a hard time.
I'm sorry.
No, don't say that.
Thanks to everyone's hard work, we finally got some leads.
It will be solved soon.
That's great.
Is Kim Ji Sung still in Busan?
Yes.
He caused you some trouble, didn't he?
Don't hate him too much.
Actually, he's a decent guy.
If you need our help, please let us know.
How is it going?
The message has been sent.
Have they received it?
We have to wait a little more.
Bingo!
Cyber center says the news was just in.
They've taken the bait.
Since they've received the message, they'll probably make their way to Incheon airport.
Everyone get ready.
- Yes. - Yes.
Why haven't you guys gone home yet? It's late already.
Go home.
Aigoo!
So the team manager hasn't left yet!
Team manager!
The others are still working!
Mr. Noh Tae Man!
Hey! Tae Man!
What's up?
You should just lay out a blanket then sleep here.
What are you still doing here at this hour?
One gives us the sickness and the other the medicine.
What does that mean? Who's giving you sickness?
Chief Han said, in order to help investigations, we have to organize the data before we go.
That's not pressing. Why…
In the daytime, we're struggling to manage the activities to meet the security alert level,
At night, she tortures us so she can answer to the investigations.
How long will this go on?
Bear with it a while more.
I'm so disappointed…
In you, director!
What?
Don't let Chief Han Do Kyung lead you on by the nose.
You've lost all your control to her.
Really! Do you know you look just like an elderly man?
Hey! Team manager Kang!
What? Team manager Noh!
Who's being led by the nose?
Me?
Who am I?
I'm Min Byung Gwan, Min Byung Gwan.
Recently, even the Airport Director hides when he sees me.
You guys haven't even figured these things out.
Who's being led by the nose?
Where is Chief Han?
Chief Han!
To me…
Chief Han!
Have a chat with me.
You're still here at work?
I still have something to settle.
About the inspection data.
We still have time to finish when they've lowered the security level after the case is over.
Just let them go home now.
Well...
it's not my style to leave today's matters until tomorrow.
During the day, in order to manage the raised security alert level, many things are left undone.
So even if they work overtime, they should finish it.
Ah, that's the same style as me.
All right then.
But if they're too tired, their productivity drops.
Are you too tired to do it?
Tell her.
I'm fine.
I can still manage.
They said they're all right.
Then, I'll leave you to work.
Yes, you leave them to work.
Don't leave today's work till tomorrow.
How about we go for supper?
Oh, supper's good. OK, supper!
Let's have fried chicken. OK.
I don't need it.
No?
Enjoy yourself.
Where did I stop?
Aren't you over medicating yourself?
Just like a day spent in battle.
Do you have something to say?
You said it's not likely Yi Kyung would call first.
You call her.
You must be rather free...
to have time to get her number.
Try calling.
The phone is turned off, when you hear the beep…
I'm counting on you.
Yes.
I saw it, that pendant.
In the plane, the guy who was sitting next to me. Do you remember him?
He's very dangerous.
Be careful.
Charlie Wie.
A mid-level character in the Hong Kong Wie triad.
Don't move!
I like his gaze.
So madly driven in his work, don't you think he looks cool?
You're still so cruel.
Friends?
Since when were we friends?
This...
The airport clinic's Dr. Seo Myung Woo will come too.
I heard you two used to live together.
Go on a date with me.
Let me go.
Hello!
Yes, this is Han Do Kyung.
Yes?