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[Episode 18]
[1992/03/02/ Seo Joon Seok Statement]
- I've brought the tape. - Have you?
This statement is being recorded.
It's 1992, March 2nd. We're interviewing Seo Joon Seok.
I've heard the tape of your father's statement.
What does it say?
Your father was never a murder suspect to begin with.
Your father had gone to the police to report a murder.
His friend Oh Kil Ahn was killed by those men.
He even had photo evidence with him.
So, it wasn't a statement from a suspect. It was a report from an eye witness.
He's detailing how they killed Kil Ahn and what they were doing on the scene.
Jung Hoo. This is more than enough.
Just come back. Okay?
This is enough for a broadcast.
What do you think?
They killed my birth father and framed yours for murder.
You want to know what I think of people who totally screwed us over?
Let's keep going as planned.
Let's go all the way to the end.
There has been another lonely death.
Park Dong Chul was fired for being a whistle-blower.
For 22 years, he kept a tape in his possession.
It was a tape recording of Seo Joon Seok's statement.
Young Shin, over here!
I suspect Park Dong Chul was killed by those who wanted to get rid of the tape.
Because the tape that was given to Some Day before he died...
contained shocking information about them.
Wait, wait!
Let me meet the Elder.
Nice house!
Who are these people mentioned on this tape?
In order to find that out, we at Some Day have gone to an undisclosed location.
They say people usually refer to him as, the Elder.
Hello.
The person with the covered face is the Elder, am I correct?
Hello, I'm from Some Day News. May I ask you a question Elder?
Is that a no?
These people must work for the Elder.
I will question these people.
The Elder wouldn't beat up a reporter during a live broadcast, would he?
I'll get in trouble if that breaks. Gently...
His name is Park Bong Soo. He has a Some Day business card.
Didn't you say that you were Healer?
I said that in order to meet you.
If you are Healer, I can give you some of my time to talk.
- If not... - Whoa! Are you going to... kill me?
I really don't want to die.
Oh yeah. By the way, are you the Elder?
Are you the one who controls murderers like Oh Tae Won?
If you were curious, why didn't you just ask?
Why did you film my face and broadcast it?
Oh... the thing is, I had no choice.
When someone bothers you or gets in your way...
You kill them.
We can't do that.
This is really unfair.
So, I had to show your face to everyone and stick a sign post there.
Beware of dog!
If you do this, do you think anyone will feel grateful?
You know... I'm not sure.
This is the first time it's happened.
Child.
Who are you?
Out of the many people you've killed...
there's a man named Seo Joon Seok.
I am his son... Seo Jung Hoo.
Hey, old man.
Next time you kill someone...
you should think of their sons and daughters too.
You've never thought of them, have you?
Look.
He was doing an interview in here and the footage got cut. It's this house!
Let's wait a bit.
- We have to wait for orders too. - By the time those order come in...
Just because we're cops, we can't barge into people's homes.
Man, I'm going to go crazy...
There is still no contact from our reporter inside the Elder's home.
[Chae Young Shin filming from the Elder's]
We have just received new footage.
Our reporter is on scene in front of the Elder's home.
It appears that police have arrived on scene.
It's been a long time since such a young man has been in this house.
Come sit down.
Have a drink.
I don't drink with the gangsters who killed my father.
There's a misunderstanding.
We...
- do not kill people. - I'm sure you order others to do it for you.
The work we do will save us all, in the end.
How do I go about explaining this?
You keep saying 'we' and it's grating on my nerves.
Exactly, how many of you are there?
There are those of us who protect others.
And there are those that receive our protection.
Young man...
which side do you want to be on?
Old man, you sure do talk a lot.
And here I thought you had some amazing offer for me?
You're just someone who wants to talk a lot.
Old man...
I'm telling you that I like you a lot, young man.
Think carefully.
I won't wait long.
This statement is being recorded.
It's 1992, March 2nd. We're interviewing Seo Joon Seok.
They call themselves...
the Farmers.
They should feel apologetic to real farmers.
Oh Kil Ahn, Choi Myung Hee, and I had been after them for a year already.
We got information that they were secretly transporting a truck.
We thought they were moving slush money.
These people, the Farmers...
this is the kind of work they do.
They consider our country as their farm land.
Using money, they'll manipulate politics to suit their tastes.
They make laws that suit their needs.
Hey Miss! You can't just barge in like this!
Jung Hoo, what's wrong with you?
Oh... I can't seem to wake up.
Every time I see you, you're sleeping.
You always wake me up.
Were you drugged? Should we go to the hospital?
Let me sleep a little bit more.
Is that him? Are you okay?
He's sleepy.
We've found him.
- Chae Young Shin? - What is it?
Our father's... they were really close, right?
Yes.
From the beginning to the end, they were on the same side.
You should've seen the broadcast.
Tell me about it.
Excuse me.
You're supposedly a reporter. Try watching the news sometimes.
Tell me...
That day on 1992...
our fathers were out for this story.
- Get a good shot. - Don't worry! Don't worry!
Make sure it's not out of focus.
When have they ever been out of focus?
I never mentioned it, but do you know how many times...
- Wait, what is this? - This is awesome, right?
This is the new model!
It's expensive!
- Let me try it on! - Hey, hey!
- Stay still. - What do you mean, stay still?
Are you crazy?
- Hey, hey, hey! - It's going to break!
Wow!
- Hey you can't! - Just this once!
At first, they thought they would just take photos of money trading hands.
They left with a light heart, thinking they would be back soon.
What is that?
Yes, here it is.
One apple crate contains 200 million won.
It looks like there's about ten.
So, each paint truck has 2 billion won.
- I want to take a paint can. - Wait! What are you going to do?
It's not like they're going to kill me. I'm a reporter, after all.
- What if you do die? - I doubt it man.
I'll distract them. You get a paint can.
Hey!
Who the hell are you?
Get him!
Stop right there, you punk!
Oh, wait! Wait!
- Hello. - Who are you?
You can't do that. You can't take that!
- What's wrong? - Kil Ahn's in danger.
So, just wait here. I'm going to go get him.
Get ready to go.
Let go! Hey!
Kil Ahn!
Seo Joon Seok!
Let's go! Quickly.
Kil Ahn! Kil Ahn!
- Get the license plate. - Yes, sir.
While I was on the run for days, I looked into what that paint was.
It was fake red lead.
During construction, if this is poured into the steel frame...
this makes the steel more susceptible to breakage.
It's originally meant to prevent rust.
They're using it for the opposite purpose!
Excuse me.
That's the end of the recording.
Our old folks... lived tiring lives.
I guess so.
It's finished.
- Finished what? - My assignment.
Teacher... my father...
And you.
Job well done.
- Young Shin? - Yes?
I was thinking in my sleep.
Who thinks in their sleep?
Would it be hard to live like other people?
Is that how you want to live? Like others?
Would it be hard for me?
Let's try it... living like other people.
You'll be there next to me?
Of course.
That's all I need.
I thought you'd prepare a special dinner for Ji Ahn's birthday.
I did a simple lunch instead.
I heard you weren't feeling well at noon.
It was brief and passed quickly.
Don't be sick.
I won't be anymore.
I saw Moon Ho's broadcast.
I was hoping you didn't.
Are you... feeling okay?
Even after seeing that?
How much did you know? How much did you keep from me?
I didn't keep anything from you.
I was waiting in the car that day.
Joon Seok ran over and said we should run.
I took him and we ran.
I didn't say anything, but I had my suspicions about Joon Seok.
I'm relieved that there's no more misunderstanding.
This soup is good.
Is this cosmos soup?
I tried a new recipe. Does it taste okay?
Try closing your eyes just once. Then open them again.
Then... you'll see things you didn't see before.
That...
is called growth.
I...
saw it happen.
What Joon Seok did to Kil Ahn.
He killed him.
We were following a truck we believed held slush funds.
When we arrived on the scene, the truck driver saw us and ran.
We opened the truck and the apple crates had 10,000 won bills in them.
They fought over the money.
'This money has no owner. Let's keep it.'
'We can't do that.'
During that argument, he killed him...
his own friend.
I had no time to stop him.
Money is like that.
Or maybe it's people that are like that.
Excuse me?
Oh, that money?
It was revealed to be political funds for the True Democratic party.
Scary, isn't it?
That money turned one friend into a murderer and one into a victim.
Oh no!
It's broken. That's too bad.
I did all sorts of crazy things today, but I was so careful with this.
Hey, your mother... She must have some baking skills, right?
Dad.
The kitchen in that house, the sinks and counter all come up to here.
They must have made it to match the wheelchair level.
If they put that much effort into the kitchen, then it's obvious.
Her cooking must be awesome!
Dad, here.
I shouldn't eat it first, you should.
Why not? I brought it for you to taste.
Hey, hey! It's not too sweet and it's really good!
Right? Right? Yum.
By the way, when's that guy coming?
Which guy? I have so many guys.
Bring him by.
Are you going to beat him up if I do?
Hey kid. Why does it have be such a weak guy?
You've always been afraid of violence.
I've always wanted you to be with a big tough guy.
So you could hide in his arms. That's what I wanted for you.
Why does it have to be that wimpy guy? He looks like he'd cry after taking one punch.
Why are you laughing?
Is it funny?
Why are you laughing?
You said he looks like he'd cry.
And that's funny?
- How did you get in? - The window.
Back one meter.
- What now? - Further back.
You said you wanted to live like other people.
- Let's go in the bed and talk. - Then, first things first...
When you visit your girlfriend's home, you come in through the front door.
Okay.
Second.
If you want to keep dating the girlfriend...
You must first introduce yourself to the girl's father and receive his blessing.
That's a bit...
Third.
On your girlfriend's birthday, you give her a gift.
Today's my real birthday.
Tada!
A gift should be new, shouldn't it?
Maybe gift wrapped too...
Oh, you know how I got rid of all the trackers in your phone?
This has GPS tracking abilities too.
Wow, look at this guy. Are you saying you're going to stalk your girlfriend?
No, no! You can turn this on only when you need to.
You can turn it off too.
When you're in real danger, you can turn it on.
Other times, you can leave it off.
Okay.
- Thank you. - Can I hold you now?
- Are you tired of me? - No!
Then why are you pushing me away?
Remember what you said, that you want to love like other people?
Love?
Yes, love.
- Then, what's this? - This...
is a little bit different than what other people do.
I understand.
Then I'll be doing it in order like everything else. So, wait for me.
Don't take too long.
Greet your father and get a job with a salary.
And why not use the door when you can?
Oh... this isn't going to work.
Looks like...
I... I should come back...
Chi Soo, I came back because I forgot my...
Oh my.
Hello.
So, actually, I came to properly greet you today.
I... need your... blessing as well.
This is... I'm sorry.
Why are you in there? Why?
- Don't come in here. - Dad.
If you come in, he's finished.
Dad, gently now! Let's be gentle.
Okay.
I'm going to ask you a few questions.
Yes, sir.
That... day in my cafe.
You were with my daughter.
I...
In front of my eyes--!
Chi Soo! Before you kill him, let's get some information.
Chi Soo? Whoa!
Please calm down and just sit down.
Okay. Sit down. Sit down.
Okay. I will do the questioning.
- So... - Yes?
Exactly, how far have you two gone?
Gosh! What kind of a question is that?
Did you enjoy the pollack stew?
- Oh yes. That was really good! - What did I say!
I knew it!
The friend that she nursed back to health all night is this scoundrel!
- Chi Soo! Chi Soo! - You! You!
Who told you to eat that?
- Why are you here? - You can't kill him! You can't kill him.
Wait!
You think I can't fight just because I'm a lawyer?
- Get over here! - I'm sorry, sir.
Sorry, my ass!
You shouldn't have done that before marriage.
What did I do?
You know what you did!
Chi Soo!
Get over here!
I'm very sorry!
Nothing happened.
We just received a tip.
It's a bit out of the ordinary.
What kind of tip?
He says he met someone called the Elder.
Did you get the informant's contact info?
That's not it. It's...
Can you take a look at the Some Day message boards? Take a look at the posts.
From now on, we'll be running a 24 hour tip line.
We'll be taking information on the 1992 fake lead case and anything about the Elder.
Try to fish out anything useful and double-check their validity.
We'll interview informants as well.
We're lacking some manpower especially with the upcoming Kim Moon Shik one-on-one.
- Here comes additional manpower. - Hello. It's me, Park Bong Soo.
Hey, you! A newbie going undercover?
You did so well! So well!
You did good. So good.
Bong Soo, how did you do it?
He says he wants to live like everyone else.
We need to do a work dinner tonight.
It's not easy to live like others.
The way I see it, he doesn't know what it means to live like others.
What's so good about that? But, I guess that's what he wants.
He became Park Bong Soo again.
Good job, good job, good job!
He even stopped being Healer.
But, I think he was fired.
Myung Hee called and talked about you quite a bit.
Really? What did she say?
She says she'd like to see you again. She wants a reason for you two to meet.
A Choi Myung Hee special story.
Really?
Ok, go ahead!
Let's do the special!
There's a guy that I know.
He's like a person from another world.
Actually, he did kind of live in a different world than others.
In 1992, I worked on the construction of Seo Do bridge.
You know about that bridge, don't you? It collapsed before it opened for traffic.
There was a lot of talk among us in the industry.
I mean, all of a sudden we were told to change the paint to another brand.
What happened to the construction company that was in charge?
What do you think happened? They almost went bankrupt and got taken over.
- I can go now, right? - Yes, thank you for the interview.
Are you tired?
A guy like that was insisting on living in our world just like everybody else.
Watching him try is a little bit funny.
I feel bad for him too.
Yes! Let's go.
- Young Deung Po - Oh man, Young Deung Po?
Do you know how far away that is? When would we get there?
I saw that Elder with my own eyes.
Seven years ago, I was an aide to a congressman.
That Elder told the congressman I worked for...
It's sort of how wildcats or beasts are.
When they don't hunt, they sleep all day.
It's exactly like that.
Paying him his wages feels so wasteful.
Park Bong Soo.
Yes?
You're pay has been deposited. You should confirm.
Okay, I will.
My wages.
Min Ja? How much is it? My wage?
After subtracting this and that, it's just over 900,000 won.
Wait.
I worked for almost a month.
You did take many days off as vacation days.
One month... 900,000 won...
Hey Min Ja, should I do some part-time work?
- So, if you have something simple... - First, return that ear set.
- Why? - You quit.
A guy who quit can't keep company supplies.
Oh, come on! Between you and me?
Hey now! Look at you!
- You better get your act straight! - Such a bad temper Min Ja.
Black box!
Don't you see them all attached to the cars next to you?
Then what am I supposed to do?
Where, in Seoul, can I avoid cars?
That's why your predecessor flew around on the roofs?
Isn't it a very simple dream? Just wanting to live like other people.
Well, that's the way he wants it. So...
I'm letting him have his way.
He's actually a tiny bit older than I am.
But, he acts exactly like a 13 year old.
So, I guess I have to protect him.
This person we're talking about is a young man?
- Yes. - A man you like?
Yes.
You said you had another interview soon?
It's nearby so I still have some time.
Let's see.
Look at me.
Could you... stop speaking to me so formally?
Should I?
Eyes closed.
- All done. - Okay.
Oh! The one-on-one interview!
Kim Moon Shik's interview... Are you going to watch?
Well... that information doesn't have anything to do with the Elder.
Look, Mister.
We can't air information about your wife that's left you.
Sorry.
Hey, over there.
Bong Soo.
Park Bong Soo!
- Yes? - Why don't you get the phone?
You've got the wrong number.
Bong Soo! Bong Soo! Bong Soo! Bong Soo!
Would you... just... out of the way!
Hello.
- What are we going to do? - About what?
The Kim Moon Shik interview. They changed the entire concept.
- When and why? - I just heard now.
Candidate Kim declared it as soon as he got to the station.
'I won't do it with the script. I'll just do it on my own.'
Even Director Kang's hair is about to fall out one by one like...
I can't even breathe right now.
Candidate Kim. This is a live broadcast.
- If you say the wrong thing... - It's okay. Relax.
Director Kang. Ask me whatever you'd like.
These days, I know that it's been said that my brother Kim Moon Ho and I
are in a strained relationship. I am aware of these facts.
Because of that, some people say, can a person with problems in his own home
take care of the lives of all the Seoul inhabitants?
Yes, well... I am a journalist and my brother is as well.
I first started out in the 80's.
I know that my brother Kim Moon Ho is garnering popularity with this series.
You know the pirate radio show?
I was a member of that group.
I brought some pictures. Would I be allowed to show them?
- Yes, we'd like to see them. - Yes.
Where? Oh...
Out of these five friends, this is me.
Next to me is my wife.
Even during those harsh times, I fought for the freedom of the press.
Given that, I have to let it slide even if my brother reports misleading news.
This is the very thing I fought for and it's what freedom of press protects.
I'm a little unfamiliar with pirate radio...
The interview topic has changed.
What should we do about our time-delayed rebuttal broadcast?
Cancel it.
There was so many stories that we could not report.
We had no choice, but to start a pirate radio station.
Honestly, isn't the freedom of press being extended too far in this day and age?
The older generation sacrificed a lot for the freedoms that now exist.
I do wish this was acknowledged.
I'm very surprised. Kim Moon Shik, president of Jaeil News...
was part of a pirate radio group.
I have something I want to show you.
What could it be?
What is that? That's yours, President.
These are the tapes of our pirate radio shows.
I saved these carefully for over 20 years.
Do you see these dates here? 1980's... you can see that, right?
Can you see this print magazine?
Young people will find these very silly.
Back then, we were really very pure and naive.
- Were these made by the pirate radio group? - Yes.
We only issued one.
The magazine is titled Healer. What does it mean?
Can you read this?
The media exists to diagnose this society's pains and heal them.
With this same heart, I have protected the media.
Now, I intend to turn my attention to the city of Seoul.
I will commit my life to protect freedom, democracy...
and public order.
Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
What for?
I'm sorry.
Don't cry. You'll get sick again.
Did... did something go wrong?
Those tapes?
If they stole it, should I steal it back?
It won't be too hard.
I heard you don't do that anymore.
Aren't you going to live like other people?
So, you heard from Young Shin?
That's right.
I want you to be able to live like that.
I'll take care of that myself. Anyway...
Are you okay?
I was so scared you were going to start crying.
I was about to cry.
Because you got the tapes stolen?
Come by with beer again.
I have a lot I want to tell you.
Can I bring Young Shin?
Sure.
If you're looking at skills alone, my employees are the best in the country.
I'll be taking over this room for now.
Put another desk over here.
You have another place to work, don't you?
Me?
Besides here?
- Set up when the desk gets here. - Yes, sir.
You must not know who I am.
Look here! I'm Bae Sang Soo. I'm the CEO of this place!
It's Double SS. They are my initials.
- And this room... - Shush.
is the CEO's room.
Yes?
People are coming out of Double SS.
They've turned off all the CCTV's in the area. Take a picture and send it.
Get the license plate.
- Should I follow them? - Forget it. Standby.
But, what exactly am I after here?
I'm making Healer's retirement fund.
The guys who followed Healer out of Park Dong Chul's house...
Healer sent me pictures of all of their faces.
So, I'm sure the person who killed Park Dong Chul is in these pictures.
Why are they hanging out with Sang Soo's gang?
Where have I seen him before?
I know I've seen him before.
This is Some Day. Yes, we're taking tips on the Elder.
Phone number for food delivery place?
I don't know that.
70 percent of the posts on the message boards are pranks.
20 percent are stories with no basis in fact.
We got more results than I thought we would.
We've already done a few articles with the Seo Do bridge story.
I think that one had an emotional impact on those construction workers.
Think about it. It was the bridge they constructed that fell apart.
What would they have done if the bridge had been open to traffic?
Oh... why don't you get some sleep? It seems like you haven't slept.
It's slowly going to start now.
Where it's going to come from and how, I honestly don't know.
Yeah.
There's just one thing they know how to do.
That's taking away someone's livelihood.
They have no honor. I hate having to fight them.
Their methods do seem to work.
You guys are very bold.
Chae Young Shin can't sleep when other people are around.
What about you?
I'm not another person.
Look here.
I've never liked leaving behind photos.
I've liked taking photos since I could walk.
- The thing is... - Yeah?
You're trying to fight the Elder, right?
Yes.
- Will Young Shin be in danger again? - I don't know.
Do you want to take her away?
It's easier to live like others if you're far away.
I haven't been able to decide.
Why?
I thought about why I was going back and forth...
I think it's because of you, President.
It doesn't feel right for the two of us to leave you here all alone.
I'm touched.
- But... - Yes?
Now, I can't live without her.
So, if it's for her... I can abandon you.
That's okay.
Hello. You have the wrong number.
This is Some Day News. Do you have a tip?
We record all incoming tips. Are you okay with that?
Okay.
Wait one minute.
Yes, go on.
You have mail.
[Press Arbitration Commission]
[Request for Attendance]
Wait.
Something's arrived from the prosecution's office.
This informant will be able to introduce you to the people he worked with.
First, work on making him feel safe.
Yes, I will.
Wait. Who are you? Where did you come from?
We are from the Office of National Tax Administration.
Office of National Tax Administration? Why?
What's the problem?
We are looking into the source of funds used for Some Day News acquisition.
Are you Kim Moon Ho?
Yes. That's me.
If you comply, we'll start seizing materials right away.
If you refuse, we will do a forced seizure.
You can't take that.
Wait, wait, wait!
I bought this with my money!
Why should I move? This is ours.
Really?
Gosh!
- Hey. - That hurts.
- Is something wrong? - No, no!
- Bong Soo. - Yes?
My wife owns a chicken restaurant.
And the city did an inspection.
They say they found bacteria in the water filter and she has to close the store.
But, the fine came out to be over 10 million won.
That probably doesn't have anything to do with us at Some Day, right?
Never mind. Go about your day.
I'm sure it doesn't.
What is it?
That's strange. That car...
Kidnapped.
What's going on?
Min Ja, can you track Kim Moon Ho's phone?
Forget about the retirement or firing me!
I think he's been kidnapped.
What do you want to do?
Do you want to go with me or wait at Kim Moon Ho's place or...
If you go, you'll fight won't you?
Probably.
Go and make sure to bring him back.
- I'll take you up. - What are you doing? You need to go.
Okay. You know Kim Moon Ho's door code?
You can lock the door from inside too. Lock everything...
I got it. Just go quickly!
Turn right at the intersection.
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