Gap Dong
[1996. Iltan, Gyeong-gi Province]
Rock, scissors…
...paper!
You guys, check over here!
Yes, sir!
Driving me crazy.
It's OK.
Mom's right here.
It's OK, Jae Hee.
Hey.
Who do we have here?
It's Il Shik's son.
How'd you come here?
The bloody smell?
You here to kill someone?
What, you want to hit me with that?
I'll catch him.
Gap Dong.
You'll catch Gap Dong?
I'll catch him!
A monster's son, catch a monster?
[Gap Dong]
How should we name this serial killer?
[17 Years Later] How should we name this serial killer?
[17 Years Later]
[Iltan Serial Rapist Murderer Wanted] [Reward $10,000] [17 Years Later]
His name, face, job, nothing was known.
Mr. killer?
The prick, the bastard?
[Episode 1] The prick, the bastard?
[Episode 1]
Doesn't sound good, eh?
But we can’t call him "the man."
Why not?
Because murderers are not human beings.
[Iltan Serial Rapist Murderer Wanted] [Reward $10,000]
Detectives called him Gap Dong.
The UK called a serial killer...
...who killed 4 prostitutes and disappeared...
...Jack the Ripper.
Gap Dong is like the Korean version.
[Summary of 1st Case]
The 1st case happened 20 years ago on X-mas Eve. [Summary of 1st Case]
The 1st case happened 20 years ago on X-mas Eve.
A woman in her 30s was going home after X-mas mass.
She was tied with a cake box wrapping string.
[Dec. 24, 1993. 1st Case] She was tied with a cake box wrapping string.
[Dec. 24, 1993. 1st Case]
She was discovered dead near her house. [Dec. 24, 1993. 1st Case]
She was discovered dead near her house.
This was the start of 9 rapes by Gap Dong.
Within a 12-km radius of this area. [Case Map, 12-km radius]
Within a 12-km radius of this area.
Questions.
Aren't psychopaths incapable of controlling themselves?
How was Gap Dong able to resist it for 20 years?
Only Gap Dong would know that.
If you could find out, you could be the next police chief.
Next.
[Award]
You're the best, Scary Tiger, Yang Cheol Gon.
Have you thought of where to be posted?
- Yes. - Where is that?
Rumors have it, the Blue House security team.
You're silent.
I guess it's true.
- If you really want… - How about Iltan?
Did you say Iltan?
Yes, sir.
You worked like a dog all your life.
Now life is about to get better.
You…
Sir, I want to end my career...
...finding the prick.
Where's the wallet?
- Watch it. - Yes, sir.
Go.
Hey, Mad Monk.
I got you!
Beat it.
Oh, admirable Detective Nam Gil.
Don't you have better things to do?
You want to go with it on or not?
Come on, it's embarrassing.
Let's just go quietly.
[Iltan Police Station]
He's a petty criminal.
Must you throw a kid into juvenile hall?
It's been several times, eh?
Petty crime is a necessary evil...
...for lowering unemployment rates and stimulating the economy.
You want to get fired?
I have a family of seven.
I should try my best before I get fired.
Get your act together or might as well be a monk again.
You still memorize your prayers?
That's enough already.
Handcuffs are edgier than wooden gongs.
OK, OK.
Orphans or widows all go to the slam if they steal a single donut.
I'll work hard, Chief.
All yours!
[Even Murderers Fear Scary Tiger]
Long time no see, Scary Tiger.
[Even Murderers Fear Scary Tiger]
How come they don't have that these days?
It was nice.
Kids in the old days feared scary tigers and wars.
But these days children are likely to have antisocial disorder…
…from watching illegal X-rated videos.
It should change like this with the times.
He'll start his new post here as the new head of the Detective Team.
I just got a call.
- Why suddenly… - Why do you think?
He's not coming for a party.
He wants to catch the prick?
Is he senile already?
How could he still be after him?
The statute of limitations expired ages ago!
Noona: Older sister or older female - Noona. - Noona!
Be quiet!
- Yay! - Where's Mad Monk?
Hey.
Cutting class again?
No, I told you I have my future figured out.
You…
Who told you you could draw me?
You still haven't changed.
As violation of portrait rights, this is theft.
Stop calling me a thief, Mad Monk.
It was that one time.
I'll give you modeling commission if I hit the jackpot.
It'll take ages.
Don't you come pursuing me when I become rich later.
[Wife]
They said wear a suit for the ceremony tomorrow.
Wasting his time already.
Looking pretty won't solve cases.
Just wear it.
- Alright. - Oh, wait.
They said there's weird graffiti.
What? Graffiti?
I'm off duty for a change and I have to check graffiti?
Got to go. I have to feed my kids.
They said you should check what it says.
It's a sensitive issue for Chief Seo.
What does it say?
The Institute of Forensic Psychiatry is a jail plus mental hospital.
It seems like a loony-tune but we should check.
Eat it.
Don't dust it off.
Just stuff it in.
Sorry.
Let's go.
Here it is.
[I'm the real…]
[...Gap Dong]
[I'm the real Gap Dong]
Excuse me. We have a tight deadline.
Can we continue working?
Sure.
Then what about that?
Get rid of it.
- Get rid of it? - What else can you do?
It's not a work of art or anything.
Huh? Alright.
When we think we got him, another one appears.
We think we caught him, and he's gone.
You sure it's a person?
You want to discuss Gap Dong's personality with me?
Is the DNA at the National Institute of Scientific Investigation a human's?
Not a mole, alien or ghost's?
It's that of a human? Homo sapiens?
Well, I can't guarantee it.
How did you know…
…that it wasn’t my dad?
It's the signature that Gap Dong left.
The intricate knot to tie up the victim.
This is his signature?
Yeah.
His personal seal.
You're sure it's not a lie? I didn't see this in the books.
It was intentional.
Since anyone can access it at the National Assembly Library.
But how does this prove my dad's innocence?
Your shoes…
You can't tie them, eh?
You never learned how to.
If they don't come loose, it's all good.
Your dad couldn't tie...
...his only son's shoes.
I wonder if the real Gap Dong is alive.
I don't know.
At least Chief Yang thinks so.
He came back after all.
Heard you were an outcast, but you're quick with rumors.
Be on your toes.
It's like bad luck you can't escape.
It's really changed.
Why did you...
...light the candle?
[Iltan Police Station]
Salute.
At ease.
Iltan is like an ex-wife to me.
We spent our good years of youth together.
We were fed up spending our immature years together.
[Police]
Why after all these years?
No…
Did he come to check that?
Excuse me.
- Where's my dad? - We haven't seen him.
You haven't seen my dad?
I'm scared.
- Let's go. - Hurry! Come on!
The police saw him with blood on his clothes.
- Really? - Yeah.
You should turn yourself in to avoid the dealth penalty.
You know what the dealth penalty is.
I'll ask you one more time.
Where is your jacket?
Why did you…
…light the candle?
Why did you…
…light the candle?
This delicate lady…
[Interrogation Room]
Stop singing.
Where did you go that day?
The candle of tears.
- A lady's tears. - You fool!
I looked everywhere for you, kid.
Let's go in.
I can't get through to your dad.
Can you ask him for me?
Where's his jacket?
If you haven't found proof, let him go.
He said he didn't do it.
He said he didn't do it! I'm gonna write the president!
That's touching.
You call him a dad?
Hey! Kid!
Ask your dad where his jacket is.
Gap Dong did it!
Gap Dong! It's Gap Dong!
Gap Dong… Who's that?
It's a ghost that lives on the hill behind our house.
The ghost loves to eat virgins.
This is Detective Nam Gil.
Nice to meet you.
Congratulations on returning after 20 years.
That's Ha Mu Yeom's seat.
Retaliating from day one.
Please excuse my tardiness.
I'm sure there was something more exciting to attend to.
I actually put him on overnight interrogation.
Urgent assignment.
What was the urgent assignment?
- Ha Mu Yeom. - He's a corporal, sir.
How could I know his rank without his uniform?
What was it about?
It seems like a big welcoming party.
It's so big, I hope you don't choke on the food.
I'm the real Gap Dong.
...says someone.
Wow, from day one…
- I knew you'd find it amusing. - Yes.
What's this smell?
Was it an overnight interrogation with alcohol?
Yes, I drank.
A forgotten guy returns with graffiti.
And an enemy comes back in splendor.
Did you find out who did it?
There's no need to find out.
I'm sure he's welcoming your return.
Gap Dong welcomes me?
You wasted a lot of your time.
You tormented so many people accusing them as Gapdong.
I'm sure one of them pulled a prank with a grudge.
Let's say it's a prank.
Then, Chief Cha.
Find out who the prankster is.
He deserved to be demoted.
He even induced a false confession.
He made him to confess saying that he'd get the death penalty...
…but he'd send his son to college.
What a fraud!
That wouldn't make anyone confess.
He must've been guilty.
You are guilty about something.
- Ha. - How come you love to put him down?
Why you… Shut up.
Scary Tiger is back, so Mad Monk will have to clean up his act.
[Iltan Serial Rape/Murder Investigation Textfiles]
[Ha Il Shik]
Maybe Ha Mu Yeom made that graffiti.
To ridicule me.
Why would you think so?
Didn't you see how amused he looked?
I think I could understand how Detective Ha feels right now.
And how's that?
It must be a nightmare for him to work with you now.
He'll be thinking you killed his dad.
It doesn't matter.
The first Gap Dong was Ha Il Shik.
The NISI's technology couldn't catch him back then.
But we could've caught him for sure in the modern times.
He's already dead. Just let him go now.
No.
- It's not too late. - How can you catch a dead guy?
Traces.
We have...
...traces left by Gap Dong.
What's this?
They changed the whole place.
Geez.
What can we find here?
Let's just act like we're working and go.
It's just a scribble.
Hey.
Is it OK to return empty-handed?
Didn't you see how they changed the shower rooms?
We should try something.
It won't be good if he finds out you cleaned it.
Oh, that's interesting.
- What's that? - It's Maundy
Maundy?
Mother Theresa, huh?
The new doctor works so hard.
She listens to their stories and history.
She's already learned all about them.
You're so pretty.
Be my girlfriend.
What the…
You think they'd appreciate it?
Imagine what they're thinking watching you.
It's a treatment program for communication between the patient and doctor.
- If you're not a patient, please leave. - Let's say I'm a patient.
Give me some mercy too.
There was someone that kept appearing in my dreams.
For 20 years since I was a kid.
I chased him in my dream too.
Please stay alive.
Please.
Then I'll find you.
- But... - Yeah?
I decided one day...
...to erase him from my memory.
Jan. 18, 2011.
It was a cold rainy day.
I said farewell to him.
[Iltan Serial Rapist Murderer Wanted] [Reward $10,000]
[Iltan Serial Rape/Murder Statute of Limitations expired. Sad News]
The thing is…
…he wants to start again.
[I'm the real Gap Dong]
What should I do?
It seems you already made up your mind.
Yeah?
You listened to my boring love story.
I'll treat you to dinner next time for this session.
Is he Gap Dong?
You know Gap Dong?
Iltan Serial Rapist Murderer Gap Dong.
He's 5'6'' to 5'8''.
He was 19-25. Currently 39-46.
Slim to average build. Tall nose, slanted eyes.
- Soft hands according to witnesses… - What is it?
Did you see him?
People respond in two ways when they meet first love again.
They act nonchalant or go after them honestly.
You're trying to act nonchalant, no?
You know how you look when you talk about Gap Dong?
You look like you found the reason to live.
As if you'd waited for this day all your life.
You'd never forgotten about him, have you?
You were…
…Gap Dong.
You were right here all along?
Nice to see you, Gap Dong.
You're my god.
My hero.
That knot…
…is a masterpiece.
Could he really be here?
If so, it's crazy.
He's a legendary murderer who got away with killing 9 women.
No way, that's a lie. 100% lie.
[I'm the real Gap Dong]
What?
It's finished.
Here.
- Get an employee here! - My eyes!
You'd never forgotten about him, have you?
Gap Dong.
What are the odds of Gap Dong being in the mental hospital?
I don’t think it's a lie.
It explains why Gap Dong had to stop.
Because he was locked up.
- Yeah? - Actually...
...I looked into something but failed.
What?
The 9th's case's witness…
Oh yeah.
- Kim… - Jae Hee.
Kim Jae Hee.
I wanted to have her meet with the usual suspects .
I was told her info is locked.
- She applied for tracking prohibition? - I think so.
I guess she doesn't want to suffer anymore.
Shall I find out her number?
How can you? She wants to forget about it.
- Those who can forget, should. - But...
How would Chief Yang find Gap Dong?
[Gap Dong]
Gap Dong's poop and semen…
It's still with the National Institude of Scientific Investigation?
Yes, it's frozen there.
Check the DNA.
Inmates' DNAs, Gap Dong's DNA.
- Sir. - What?
You haven't found the graffiti guy yet.
Then you should at least do something.
That'll be hard.We can't do a DNA test with graffiti.
Do you know how many patients there are?
About 300-400.
We used to do thousands by stripping them.
If it's hard...
Then put the caged guys in a row and do it.
Here we go again.
The statute of limitations expired 2 years ago.
It could become a human rights issue.
He killed 9 people and disappeared.
The victims' rights are more important to me.
Post a notice and proceed.
Just dissing people.
Let's go have lunch, Giri.
Yes, sir!
- You eat. - It's ok, sir.
Scary Tiger!
I heard they're dead if you got them even now.
Come on.
Now he's head of the Criminal Affairs Division.
Be quiet. He'll always be the Scary Tiger to me.
Right?
Suit yourself.
You're devouring that thing.
Why have company dinners elsewhere?
It's because of the Mad Monk! He can't eat these.
I guess he's a health-freak vegetarian.
He loves pork belly...
...but hates chicken porridge for some reason.
Gosh.
- Sorry you met a bad boss. - Then please go easy.
I'm always nervous.
- Look at those dark eyebags. - Where?
Here.
We should check the suspect's son too.
But…
Do it when you run the prisoners' DNA.
Oh well...
He won't just give me his hair.
- You can do it secretly. - Huh?
Right?
Be quiet.
That…
Why are you so worried?
Does that test show you everything?
If they left something on the scene.
You did something wrong, eh?
- Yeah. - This dude…
I actually got away with theft.
Did you poop?
Yeah.
It's a superstition that you won't get caught if you poop at the scene.
You believed that?
Modern science can catch you with poop DNA.
What did you steal?
Fishnet panties.
There's no mention of your dad in your records.
Let's talk about your dad today.
He passed away.
I know. Tell me what he was like.
Are you ok?
I can't focus because of the commotion out there.
You don't want to talk about him?
Then tell me when you want to.
Though you might not have the opportunity again.
You'll be released tomorrow.
I'll still come visit.
With your favorite coffee.
- You can come anytime. - You promised.
Here.
There's a rat hiding here.
Then you're a cat?
Can't you see the session is going on?
I'm a patient too.
The last counsel was impressive.
Call me next time.
[Oh Maria]
I'm really curious...
...why this good-looking guy is here for.
Can't I listen?
Let's have a talk.
I don't want you to interrupt during consultation hours.
Alright. But can't you see?
- What? - Doesn't the good-looking guy...
...look like someone?
What are you thinking?
Gap Dong is at least 40 something now.
He's only 23.
Yeah, but he intrigues me.
I used to think Gap Dong is like...
...a vampire that doesn't get old.
That's why he's not getting caught.
Don't look at me like that.
You don't believe in UFOs either, eh?
Gap Dong could be in there.
That's more realistic than vampires.
Do you even know anything about the real Gap Dong?
Gap Dong is not there.
What do you think i do?
I was through with them like I was looking for a future wife.
I wonder if Gap Dong hasn't changed.
Even the witness may not be able to recognize now.
I'm sure Gap Dong would've wanted to change.
To something the world can't recognize at all.
I'm sure he's transformed himself.
Hey, Wife.
- Yes? - I'll go.
Why? You said you weren't interested.
Let's just try.
What's the possibility of winning the lottery?
- Thinner than getting hit by lightning. - 50:50.
Win or lose.
It's either in here or not.
You see this mountain load?
This is too much.
I know, but this isn't urgent.
Do it when you have time and feel like it.
And you can take your time.
Chew it.
Hello.
You received a call from Chief Yang, right?
Please…
Please understand.
It's a prime suspect.
Who is it?
Hey! Why are you here?
If you're done with work, you should...
Who's the prime suspect?
Here.
Leave it there.
- Take it! - What is it?
You'll ruin it!
Hey!
[Ha Mu Yeom]
It's an honor for the District Attorney to visit me.
We were chummy ex-colleagues after all.
Chummy?
I thought it was Ha Il Shik too...
...but the evidence disappeared.
It's not like there's no way to retrieve it.
What do you mean?
Mad Monk!
Hold on… Let's talk.
Wait! Let's talk.
Hold on. Never mind.
I'm talking with a visitor.
I'll get going.
Don’t see me out. I'll see you again.
You'll be having a hard time.
Let me know right away if you need any help.
Yes, sir.
Yes, I'm the suspect's son.
You're so upset I became a policeman?
Yes.
I felt like crap because you became a detective.
But that wasn't such a bad thing after all.
I got a good opportunity.
I couldn't get a good night's sleep for 20 years...
...regretting losing the real Gap Dong.
But I can't sleep again these days.
This time because of curiosity.
Ha Il Shik's son's DNA...
...is a 99.999% match.
Curiousity may kill the cat but can I ask you something?
What will you use Gap Dong for now?
The statute of limitations expired.
Can you put a dead guy in jail?
Why bring up Gap Dong again?
You want the media's attention? You got used to fame?
Get treatment if you can't sleep.
I'll introduce a doctor to you. She's actually pretty too.
While you're at it...
...why don't you take the DNA test for me too?
I'll give you my left arm.
If you find out my dad is Gap Dong.
I want you to risk one finger for me in return.
If it's not my dad...
...cut one finger.
Why should I?
I suffered a lot and my kid is sick too.
And now I need to cut my finger for a lunatic?
- Arrogant kid. - You're not confident.
You've already lost to me and Gap Dong.
Even if the results say otherwise...
...Gap Dong is your dad.
Even if the DNA in the NISI doesn't match you.
You know there are many Gap Dongs.
It could be 2 or 3 people.
Your dad is the first Gap Dong.
Your case of illness is severe.
You were suspicious too...
You thought your dad was Gap Dong, too.
If you get caught, it's the death penalty.
It wasn't me. Really.
Then why did you hide it?
What's with the blood on it?
That…
What is this?
Come on!
That's why you put the evidence in fire.
The bloody jacket.
Right?
You've done a great job trying to act like you were after Gap Dong.
- I'll prove who Gap Dong is. - Gap Dong...
...is dead. Just like my dad!
I can't see a trace of him now!
Neither of us caught him.
So forget about Gap Dong already!
You think you can make me give up...
...just like that?
If he were alive, I would've caught him already.
And if he reappears, I'll catch him.
I don't waste time like you!
- How will you catch him? - With my insanity.
Crazy...
I'm sure a crazy dude will be better at catching crazy psychopaths.
Alright. Fine.
If you can show me that it wasn't your dad...
When you show me the real Gap Dong...
I'll give up my finger for you.
I better pray to the heavens that he's alive.
It won't be that easy.
You got to be able to smell what's fishy.
But you can't since you smell alike.
People-eating monsters are caught by people.
How can you catch him? Don't you remember?
No matter how hard you try...
...you're...
...a monster.
A monster.
A monster's son.
Sir.
I hear mutinies are trend now.
Give me your best shot.
Don't!
[Mu Yeom's!]
Even if he's a prime suspect's son...
...you can't check out his DNA without his permission.
Anyway he's agreeing to it.
Let's do it. Do I need to sign it?
I'll be happy with any result.
He wants to be freed of his disgrace.
Let's do it.
The whole station knows. The media will find out soon.
You'll get into trouble if the results say no.
I'll take full responsibility.
Sir.
I'll quit if something happens. So…
Please give us the green light.
Let's make a decision.
Drop it.
I don't want us to become an issue...
...because of your silly curiosity.
What about the DNA we already processed?
Get rid of all of it.
- Get rid of everything! - What the...
- Give me anything. - Come on.
- Anyone to get on! - Please.
Now!
Theft? Anything worse?
He's showing his true colors.
- I know. - You only have violence?
No rapist, murderer, psycho?
People-eating monsters are caught by people.
How can you catch him?
Don't you remember?
No matter how hard you try, you're...
...a monster's son.
The sun sets...
...the monster guy goes to the girl and hits her head.
It's over then.
But I entitled it the "The Monster's Path'' because…
...there's a deep meaning behind it.
Let me tell you what it means.
He's treating me like I'm invisible again.
You know him?
Know him?
Who?
Where were we?
"Monster's Path...''
Sometimes beasts make paths in mountains...
...but people think they're...
…made by people and take them.
Keep your hands to yourself.
What the… You usually ignore me.
Because...it's good.
- Me? - No, my mood is...
...good for today.
Your have a spark in your eyes today.
They're happy and sad at the same time.
The best!
What happened today?
Did you get caught letting someone go?
Girl problem?
Yeah?
Sorry, I have to get anyone today...
- ...but he… - What excuse now?
- Just answer me. - No reason.
- No reason? - Yes.
A guy is stabbing pedestrians in front of a mall.
Who's out there?
Mad Monk!
Move!
They'll fall!
Please help me.
Please. Help me.
Please help!
Mister!
Save me.
Shall we have a shot of soju?
Life is tough for me too.
What are you talking about?
You just don't want to die alone in this crappy world.
I know how you feel.
Someone told me I'm a monster's son like you.
Bruce Lee left two famous sayings.
First…
The second one is…
This is what he said in "Enter the Dragon."
Don't think. Feel.
You shouldn't think, but feel.
That's not how you use it.
Don't think! Just look at me!
Please save me.
Hey you fool! Let me ask you something.
Curiosity will kill the cat...
...but was this really your only option?
Beat it. Wanna die?!
You never thought about stopping...
...when you brought that knife?
This craziness after you stabbed...
...the first and second people?
Don't come near, crazy prick!
If you take one more step…
I'll push her over.
- Please. - Good idea, eh?
Mister.
- Why don't you kill me instead? - Then...
...why don't you jump?
Come on.
Please save me! Please save me!
- Mister! - Why?
Scared? Loser.
You fool.
You don't even want to die, do you?
Keep out of this, doc!
You want to take it out on weak innocent girls?
I bet you never hurt a guy in your life.
Who the hell is that?!
Come here. Let's do it.
I'll prove that you're a loser.
Move!
You got one.
Excuse me.
He said...
...he couldn't stop.
[No car is available for the area you requested.]
[1st Case happened on Dec. 24th 2013]
I think he started hunting again.
Hunting human...
Now my gut tells me.
Son of Gap Dong.
I heard you're the murderer.
You want to continue the history of your father.
Completing something feels good.
According to witnesses...
...the hand is as soft as a child.
Do you want to play a game?
Zombie game.
The worst scenario is...
...copycat.
Copy cat of Gap Dong?
Should I kneel down?
I'll obey no matter what.
[Gap Dong]