< Episode 9 > - What You See Isn’t Always What is Real Part1.
It’s degraded to a scrap metal overnight…
Since it’s damaged and not stolen, cops are focusing on bitter relationship.
Mr. Lee Taesung is well loved and famous.
I’d be wrong to say there’re no jealous rivals.
He’s a famous artist?
You know our director, don’t you?
Yes, she’s the wife of our company’s chairman.
The director particularly supports this artist.
The exhibit was displayed to honor the reopening of gallery.
That’s why the order came from the Secretary’s Office.
Then what’s gonna happen to this artwork?
It’ll be returned to the artist for restoration.
It’s one of director’s favorite, which is very unusual.
Anyways, there’re lots of jealous fanatics around Mr. Lee.
You seem to shift all responsibility to the artist.
What about problems like conflicts with neighbors and CCTV.
Are you saying the damaged was our fault?
Maybe… maybe not…
I’ll give that message to the director.
Why?
What? Hey!
Why d’you have to be so frank?
I didn’t know you were a flatterer.
What?
Fine, you’re the big shot who doesn’t kiss up to anyone.
Shouldn’t we go check the artist too?
What? You want me in the back?
She got $300K from her husband’s life insurance.
He was a taxi driver. Cause of death is a car accident.
Nothing’s suspicious document-wise.
Informant who called to report on the wife was a neighbor?
That’s cold.
What’s funny is that we spend carelessly if it’s easy money...
giving away unnecessary infos.
That’s how we get a tip-off.
That doesn’t mean tip-offs are always right.
It could be out of jealousy and uncalled-for.
Statistically, they’re right on.
Really?
I’m sure it was tough learning from Chanho and Kangyi.
I’ll show you the essence of forensic science.
Standard procedure of forensics. Watch and learn from me.
Okay.
She’s a one lucky lady. Every woman here is envious of her.
The couple here must be like cats and dogs.
Huh?
So… what was the reason for your suspicion?
Whenever I go to deliver, she’s always drunk.
But that day she wanted to have a drink with me...
You know, I killed Jungah’s dad.
I heard... some kind of payment’s given to an informant.
Yes, if we could prove claimant fraudulently got a payment,
10% of the entire amount is paid to that informant.
That much? Wait…
Isn’t it hot? Here, have a drink.
Speak of the devil. She bought that car with the payment.
Very nice~ Is this a workroom?
Excuse me. Anybody here?
What’s this smell? Is it a pig?
No, I gotta work. I’m here to work. Is Mr. Lee home?
I couldn’t cancel the meeting ‘cause it was prearranged.
My colleagues came to visit me in a long time but I can’t drink.
It’s from SHE who must be obeyed.
Is it because you collapsed just recently?
Collapse? No…
The artwork that’s been damaged, isn’t just any artwork.
It was your debut work. Must’ve been a blow.
We were all worried.
Is that why I’m still alive?
Please…
It’s not gonna be a short interview.
His friends are waiting for him too.
It won’t be long. If you don’t mind, we’d like to wait here.
I think we need more booze.
There’s more in the garage. Could you please go check?
Sure, why not.
So, he’s very famous?
Not many artists in our country get orders from abroad.
He was noticed from the beginning, sweeping all awards.
He has nothing left to show.
He hasn’t come up with a new work.
Some say your recent work is not as creative...
some are concerned you’re in a slump.
What d’you think?
Slump?
I’ll answer that this winter.
Right, you’re planning on a personal exhibition.
How’s it going?
Others tend to be on edge...
as they repeat personal exhibition
But I tend to swim in a pool of idea, full of energy.
So personal exhibition is more productive for you?
I guess you could say that.
It’s his last-ditch effort in desperation.
Last-ditch effort?
He wanna show the world that Lee Taesung still have it.
It wouldn’t be easy.
I heard upcoming exhibition is made of old work
because there’s no new presentable work.
Bitter relationship?
Yes, is there anyone who would destroy your work?
Is there someone who would have grudge against me?
How would I know. Drink this before it gets cold.
She gave him herb medicine? I heard she’s a M.D.
Thought Western medicine doesn’t like Chinese medicine. Why?
So?
So? It’s just a thought. Anything else?
Since when did I have to report to you?
What’s up with your tone.
I’m leaving. If you wanna ride a bus, you’re on your own.
Hey…! I gotta go bathroom. Wait for me. I’ll be out asap.
- That's the car. Thank you - Thank you.
The car hasn’t been scrapped yet. We’re lucky, aren’t we?
1st document, 2nd scene.
If it doesn’t work with papers, investigate the scene.
It looks like…I should get in, ha?
No, it’s okay.
Wow, what are those?
Forensic science is a war with equipment.
Move.
What would be a good evidence?
What’s that? Isn’t that a black box?
Black box? There’s a black box? In a car?
Chanho didn’t tell you that?
He taught you nothing.
Careful…
< Dong-Il Private Investigation >
Memory chip…
Isn’t this USB jack? It is! Should we go to a PC cafe?
What PC cafe…
You even brought a laptop?
This is the focal point!
I think the battery is out.
You brought an adapter, didn’t you?
Forensic science…
Mr. Park, could you give me a ride to downtown?
I think I’ll be drinking tonight. Why don’t you sleep here?
Could you please?
After I saw a ghost… I’m scared to death.
Why d’you keep say that? I told you not to.
I really saw it.
I saw it at the exhibition and at workroom.
Ma’am!
I did…
I wanna start working but my wife’s preventing me.
It’s understandable for a newly wedded bride when her husband collapsed.
I was afraid she’d come to me.
Anyone else surprised?
Yeah, I thought she was gonna run away. But she didn’t.
Police. Are you Park Donghun?
Stay still! Take him.
Strange twist to the case…
What’s the ghost about?
Holy moly! Hey!
What? You hiding something?
You just wanted to bite my head off, you’re bored now?
Something smells fishy, doesn’t it?
No.
I don’t know what it is… but something’s not quite right.
His apprentice was the criminal?
For now he’s the #1 suspect.
What about Kangyi?
She’s at the station. I’ll be heading there.
- Give me a police report as soon as it’s out. - Yes.
Also, what did you do at the gallery? I got a call from the Secretary’s Office.
Nothing other than exchanging few words…
Chanho! It’s the Secretary’s Office!
Don’t you know who’s behind ‘em?
Something big…
I wanna live a quiet life. Please?
Now, go.
Yes. I’m on my way to the police station.
Nothing seems unusual by any measure.
Right?
It looks like a typical car accident. Why did she say she killed him?
Perhaps… she could’ve given him a pill before he drove?
Whether it was intended or not, that could be the cause.
Then…
Autopsy?
How did you know Park Donghun committed the crime?
We can’t say anything yet since we’re still investigating.
C’mon Detective. Please sweetie~
Sweetie? Hmm, this is…
Please help me so I could close the case.
How did you find out?
- It’s a top secret. - Yes.
He’s car was recorded in CCTV located near the gallery.
There must be additional proof other than that.
He served him like a slave but wasn’t taught much.
He was also treated with contempt.
He confessed of committing the act ‘cause he lost it.
He lost it…but who’d confess as soon as he’s caught?
You going back to the office? Go ahead.
Why did you do that in the station? ‘Sweetie~’
Trying to entice the guy… wasn’t even funny.
No autopsy and the body was cremated.
There’s no way to find out. What d’we do now?
What d’you care if I’m arm-in-arm with a guy or not!
Who’s that?
‘Cause I’m worried! A woman who throws herself…
- Isn’t That Chanho and Kangyi? - Who likes such an easy woman?
Easy woman? Are you finished?!
What if I am? What you gonna do?
If we didn’t know better...
it looks like you’re having a lovers’ quarrel.
How did you get here?
You two are out together?
Didn’t you know?
Since we’re all here, should we go have dinner and drink?
Excuse me.
You offered to help. And you’re here with her…
You got that wrong.
You think I wanna be with her? Didn’t you see our shouting match?
I’m taking off.
Wait for me.
I’ll see you later.
What about dinner…
I’m hungry. Wanna grab a bite?
Sounds good. Is it alright with you?
Sure~
Homeless are continuously dying these days?
It looks as though there’s another case.
Yeah?
Why?
I haven’t seen Mr. Noh for several days.
Hey, turkey.
It’s me.
Mister! What happened? Is everything alright?
Do you have any money?
Huh?
Let me have ‘em.
Um, how much…
Mister!
There are times you want to avoid and look the other way.
But it’s all part of growing up.
So, think of it as a lesson and go on with your life. Ok?
I also ordered sweet and sour pork.
Okay.
Y’all ditched me, ha?
Did it out of lost temper…
Ordered black-bean noodle and fried rice…
Hey it’s me. But why was it that particular artwork?
What d’you mean?
There were other arts but that one was in the most inner part of the exhibition.
If he destroyed it out of lost temper...
he could’ve done it to other, such as the first art he sees.
But why that particular art? Why was it Juk-Mul?
You don’t know ‘cause you’re an easy woman?
What kinda answer is that?
Hello? Hello!
She hung up the phone. Man~
It’s hot!
You want to know about Juk-Mul?
Yes Juk-Mul is the biggest success in art exhibition of 90s.
I trembled at the feeling of peeking an off-limit realm. Says a critic.
Well, I don’t think there’s anything else I could tell you.
- But the apprentice, Park Donghun. - Yes.
I wanna know why he destroyed THAT artwork.
He said he did it ‘cause he lost his temper.
The artist collapsed as a result. Is there a secret?
You wanna hear something interesting?
Yes.
There was a rumor that there’s a ghost in that artwork.
A ghost?
Yes…Good comes with bad. After the art caused a sensation...
something bad happened to Mr. Lee a year or two later.
Some say he was investigated by cops.
They say its ‘cause Mr. Lee saw beyond the earthly realm bringing a ghost.
There’s even a rumor that ghost destroyed the artwork.
Ghost on the artwork.
There’s no such thing as a ghost.
So the husband paid a private detective to tail on the wife?
That’s right.
- If not, What are these for? His wife… - Had another man?
Conspiracy?
Excuse me. Here, have some bread.
Thank you.
I saw this person.
This person here.
Huh?
Where?
He came to their home even before the husband passed away.
That’s right. He was wearing the same clothes.
4/14 is the day your husband died, right?
You said in your statement that you were at home all day.
You seem to have gone out.
So it came to this…
I knew it. I shouldn’t have gone to see a shaman.
He’s known to have strong spirituality so I went to see him.
A tiger and a rabbit are living together.
You’re lucky that he hasn’t eaten you yet.
It was weird. More I listened to him, more I fell into it.
If you wanna survive, kill him. That’s the only way.
I should’ve run away at that moment.
But I was so angry at being harassed by his delusional jealousy that…
You performed voodooistic ritual so your husband would die?
But when he really died in an accident…
I’m fine in the daytime but every night…
Oh my god!!!!
Sookja~
No matter where I escape, it wasn’t getting any better.
I felt exasperated, not able to tell anyone. I feel better.
It’s just absurd.
I know.
I guess we have to close it then.
Before we do, I wanna go see the shaman.
If he’s dead-on right...
I’m gonna analyze a correlation...
between the ritual and death
What? Forensic skills? Correlation?
Just be honest and say you wanna get your fortunes told.
I bet you’re gonna get reimbursed on that service cost too.
How could you say that in front of my staff!
I’m gonna quit.
Fine, do whatever you wanna do. It’s your call.
Man! Darn~
Is Chanho in or not?
I never talked about a ghost.
C’mon~everyone knew about it in the neighborhood.
I’m gonna get in trouble if I talk about it again.
What the heck. Well… about 2 months ago…
At first, I thought someone dropped it.
But I always found something on floor after I saw a ghost.
What’s wrong? Why aren’t you answering?
What’s this…
< Unidentified woman’s drowned body found…>
What are you doing!!
- a newspaper? - Yeah.
Do you remember the date of the paper?
I don’t think it was a recent one…
Something in the 90s.
After the art caused sensation...
something bad happened to Mr. Lee a year or two later.
Some say he was investigated by the cops.
Who is it?
A ghost?
I heard ghost was seen at your house.
What a bizarre nonsense.
So you don’t know anything about it?
I don’t believe in ghost. Unless someone’s playing it.
Playing a ghost?
No, that wasn’t what I meant. Any guess to what it is?
If you don’t mind, I like to go back to work.
I heard you were interrogated by the cops in the past.
Was it related to a drowning incident?
Someone’s playing a ghost… and a drowning incident.
Do you have any idea?
You’re ridiculous! I don’t wanna hear your nonsense. Go.
Alright. I’ll get going for now.
Wow, look what’s here.
I’m busy.
What an attitude… Come see me here.
It won’t take long.
You’re dumbfounded, aren’t you?
Yes, by you. Let me have some ice water.
Why?
You were busy, chasing after a ghost?
- What’s wrong with you? - What did I do?
Damage to the artwork. We’ve decided to pay.
We’re gonna notify Park Donghun on his right to indemnity.
So I thought, when legal department goes to meet Park…
Don’t you know what it means?
It’s over. Case is finished.
It’s not our business as to what happen next.
I know, but
Stop playing a detective and get your mind straight!
Is he giving you a hard time again?
Chanho enough is enough.
You’re making it worse.
I was just… it’s hot and I wanted to make you feel better…
So this Death costume…
It could be a bigger deal than we think!
Someone could get hurt. I could feel it.
Chanho, don’t fool yourself.
We’re insurance investigators, not a cop.
Also not a voodooist who does favor to a ghost.
You should drink this.
Hey! Hey! Kangyi!
I should change into shaman’s costume.
What’re you doing?
Nice view, nice place…
So what? Others give you a hard time.
Huh?
There’s someone by the last name Choi around you, ha?
Choi? Choi… no…
Then Jung?
Jung… no…
Then at least Park!
Park? Park Chanho?
That’s him! He’s interfering on every angle.
It’s a winding road with him, and highway without.
Really?
Get him off your back. That’s the only way.
How?
It’s a charm to get rid of him. It’ll be $100.
What?
And you? Pity…
Why? What’s wrong?
A tiger and a rabbit are living together.
You’re lucky that she hasn’t eaten you yet.
If you wanna survive, kill her. That’s the only way.
That’s his repertoire.
She must really hate her husband to fall for that.
So are we over with the investigation?
Yeah. I don’t think there’s anything else.
Are we going back to the office?
Why bother. They think we’re working.
Winding road… highway… Park Chanho… those were right.
Should I have bought it?
What?
No, nothing. Let’s go.
May I please look at it? C’mon, buddy~
I ain’t your buddy.
Yes you are…
It’s me, Chanho.
I have a question.
What time is it…
It’s me.
I was afraid someone might notice me.
You asked me to look at it without Chief getting involved.
Huh? Yeah…
Here.
But how did you know my uncle was in that agency?
I saw it in your resume.
I thought you were interested in me…
Wow, this is perfect! Thank you so much.
I was hired without knowing much about the work.
But I think I’m meant to do this.
Oh…
If you need anything else, just call me. Good luck~
Drown body was found… Autopsy report…
It was in process of being skeleton when body was recovered.
Cause of death, not discovered. It’s an unsolved case.
Ha Sukyung… Ha Sukyung…
Our company is going to claim a right of indemnity.
It’s a form of compensation.
But why did you damage that artwork?
Did Yoon Jieun ask you to do so?
Of course not! Jieun has nothing to do with this!
- Thank you. - Okay.
Ha Sukyung had a child?
I think the kid called her aunt.
Do you recall the name?
It was either Jiyoung or Jieun…
Yoon Jieun?
When she quit to get married, there was a lot of gossip.
It’s hard even for someone at outpatient clinic to fall in love with a patient.
Not to mention someone who was always here.
Do you know how they met?
By chance, I guess.
If it’s pathology… you must handle lots of drugs.
Yeah.
Poisonous drugs too?
All medication is like that. Overdose could be poisonous.
Can you tell me the kind of medication Ms. Yoon dealt with?
She wrote couple of papers… would you like to read ‘em?
Thank you.
Jieun’s husband must be famous to get an interview.
Of course.
He’s one of the best artists in our country.
Really?
Thallium?
Excuse me.
What’re you doing here?
I met Park Donghun.
You did? What did he say? Why was it that particular work?
He didn’t say so I don’t know.
What’s this?
Yoon Jieun’s data. Look at ‘em. I think it has the answer.
Hey, you should at least explain something.
I’m such an easy woman who flatters…
Ok, I’m sorry. I am. It’s my fault. I won’t do it again. Ok?
Yoon Jieun… She had a great interest in thallium.
Thallium? What’s that?
Don’t you ever read?
You like being detective but you know who’s Agasa Christie?
You ever heard about The Pale Horse?
Of course I have. Just didn’t read it yet.
You said our case was over, what’s this?
Don’t get me wrong. I’m not interested in your play.
Wait… I’m seriously grateful so, let’s kiss.
Wanna die?
If I die, will you do it?
Good luck.
That’s why you have no man.
Ouch~ Don’t look at me.
He’s definitely a quack.
Fortune tellers are all like that.
If I paid it out of pocket, I would’ve seriously regretted.
There’s a good shaman in Mount Nam. I’ll get you his number.
But is it really alright to be here?
Why not. We’re done working. Drink up.
I think Chief’s gonna be looking for us.
Speak of the devil.
Yes, Chief, we’re on a move. Yes… take a left here…
Hello? Hello?
Now, drink up~
Hey, put it in the bag. Just bury it.
Bury?
Hong~ What would be a good finger food? Something exotic.
What’s this…
What’s wrong? You must be choking.
Drink up. Bottoms up!
You’re off… already?
You having a good time?
This is what you learned?
Who’s paying the tab?
I am…
Y’all hear that? Let’s drink to excess.
What’s the most expensive drink here?
Playing a ghost and a thallium…
I heard this was one of your favorite dating place.
You wanted to talk about Park Donghun?
Before we go into that… I have a question.
How did you… with Mr. Lee? Love at first sight…?
You could say that.
At first sight… please have a seat.
It wasn’t on purpose?
What?
You wrote several papers on thallium.
It’s water soluble and nearly tasteless, leading to easy intoxication.
Also hard to detect.
It’s a highly toxic element that leads to death.
What d’you wanna say?
Do you think Mr. Lee killed Ha Sukyung?
Is it why you approached him intentionally?
Playing a ghost.
By destroying an art created at the time of Ms. Ha’s death...
you made him remember… using thallium… Am I exaggerating?
I have no idea what you’re saying.
Mr. Lee killed your aunt… that’s only your assumption.
What’re you trying to do with that assumption?
I have no reason to listen to you anymore.
I looked at a police report. I, too, doubt Mr. Lee.
However, there’s no proof Mr. Lee killed Ms. Ha.
To a girl who lost her parents...
I understand the meaning
But… this is not right.
You have to stop.
Let me give you an advice as one with experience.
You need more than that to persuade police to believe you.
Let me also give you an advice. As long as I’m here,
I’ll prevent murder no matter what I have to do.
Why d’you think I approached him first?
What you see isn’t always what is real.
This is your boyfriend’s house?
Brat.
Ouch.
I’ll be right back. I just have to tell him about the work.
Auntie… auntie… where are you?
Auntie, where are you…
Here’s your medicine.
I better start working.
Somehow resting is taking a toll on me.
I don’t feel like drinking.
Why don’t you drink it for me?
Again? Why don’t you try to drink it.
Alright then. Drink it later.
I want you to drink it.
I don’t wanna be the only one going through that.
You’re like a child. So bitter…
So bitter…
Now you know what I’m going through?
You alright?
I’m gonna show you a magic now.
Watch carefully.
Here’s my heart which is a bit small but it meets a ball.
Now I need a breath. Who’s gonna do it? Chief?
- Ugh, smells like liquor. - Why d’you spit.
Nay~ that’s not gonna work. What about Ms. Joo?
Ta-da!~ Now it’s as big as my heart.
What d’you think about my magic?
It’s as cute as you are.
You okay?
Restroom…
Should we make a toast?
Cheers!~
It’s the best! The Best!
Is there a magic that could make Mr. Bae disappear?
Looks like you guys are having fun.
- When someone’s talking, could you… - Hello? What…
Hello? What is this?
< Yoon Jieun >
You can’t drive, can you?
Let me borrow your car.
Hey, Chanho!
Ms. Yoon! Ms. Yoon!
Hello! Is anyone here? Ms. Yoon! Mr. Lee! Anyone!
Mr. Lee?
Just go back.
Open the door. Open it!
I said open the door!
< Part 2 on next episode.>
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