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(Three years later)
(Episode 08)
(Prosecutor's office, Chae Yeo Kyung)
(Prosecutor Chae Yeo Kyung)
(Case number 1994-J-5021)
Become a prosecutor.
Case number 1994-J-5021.
Dig up the case.
That case is the reason I wanted to become a policeman.
It is also...
the reason why I'm here.
(Case Record, Case number 1994-J-5021)
(170cm tall, 63kg, executed in 1994)
Tae Ha.
(Wife: Oh Geum Soon, Son: Park Tae Ha)
My father was a drug addict.
He was ignored by his friends...
and ridiculed by his juniors.
A son is not supposed to see his father's humiliated face.
And a son...
is never supposed to...
disregard...
his father.
Please don't go.
Don't go, Dad.
Tae Ha. I will be back soon.
I can't live...
like this any more.
When you are hungry, order delivery food.
Please look at the camera.
Please look here.
Did you plan everything?
Did you plan it in the first place?
My father made a girl and his son...
into orphans.
And he left his son with...
indelible...
scars.
Tae Ha, there will be some friends that are your age.
You will get along with them just fine.
Tae Ha.
Chae Yeo Kyung.
She is the debt my father left me.
And she is a friend I need to protect for the rest of my life.
(Park Moo Taek)
(Park Tae Ha)
(Chae Il Hwan)
(Park Tae Ha)
Here you go.
- Let's have lunch together. - I don't want to.
Just try to eliminate the darkness of fire.
How did you know about the prosecutor's oath?
One of my friends is a prosecutor.
- Hello. - Hey.
Hey, you're here.
It is for this month.
How are you going to pay off the principal...
with this little money?
Just work for me.
I will never work for you no matter what, Chul Doo.
It's Doo Chul! You little punk.
(Park Tae Ha)
(Park Moo Taek)
(Born in 1968, convicted four crimes for smuggling various drugs)
He's out, Ma'am.
He had drugs. Don't push him so hard.
Pounce on him once he gets in the car.
He's getting in the car.
Do it now.
Let me go!
Just let me go!
Catch him!
My father...
left Yeo Kyung with indelible scars.
And he did the same thing to me.
Here's your bag full money. Nice work.
It is time to move these to a bigger bag.
I've never seen so much money outside the bank before.
You should have established the foundation sooner to live high.
I will be living high pretty soon.
This watch is too heavy for me.
You've got a good one.
People say time is gold, so I bought a gold watch.
But it is too heavy for me.
Look at that weakling. His back might break.
When are you going to reappoint Mr Hwang?
We had a hard time after the anniversary banquet was spoiled.
I had to give up management...
to establish the foundation and restore it to its original state.
He is the one who ruined the anniversary banquet.
If it was someone else, I would've gotten rid of them already.
Chul Doo.
Yes, Sir.
Mr Ha.
He makes a lot of money,
but I have no idea where all that money goes.
Have you seen a safe or something?
No, I haven't.
Boss.
In movies,
there are secret basements.
A hand on the wall...
opens a swivelling door.
- It gives me the chills. - You fool.
That's only in movies.
It's like a person who can't drive, selling a car.
Of course it shows.
Thanks for the advice.
You're the best.
What's bitter is good for you.
Don't just spit it out.
Pretend to swallow it at least.
Who knows?
Sales might go up.
Are you enjoying this?
I just feel sorry for you.
You should've hired a new head of noodles.
Don't fire someone you can't replace.
They're struggling because they don't have a leader.
Do you know who the hardest worker in the kitchen is?
Labourer.
Yes?
Get the dough from the fridge.
I already did. They're ready for use.
Labourer.
Yes?
This is for the toppings. Give it to the Side Dishes Department.
It's rump and bottom round.
We fry this.
- You're right. - Wake up.
What? Have you lost your mind?
I think I'm the only sane one here.
- Hey. - Shut your mouth!
Do your job. Everything she said is right.
Labourer.
Yes?
This is the broth I'm developing for our new noodle dish.
Smell it for me.
You have extra time set aside to develop new menus.
Don't do this during work hours.
Stop nagging and smell it for me.
Did you add mountain ash?
Yes. Is it that strong?
I soaked it only a bit just in case it smelled too strong.
Is it that obvious?
Only because I have an incredible nose.
Add a little liquorice.
It'll take away the bitterness.
Will it?
Thank you.
Labourer.
Yes?
How dare you.
Hello, Gil Yong.
Hello.
What a firm bottom.
Stop fooling around.
Where do these go?
Over there.
Don't you dare call me "labourer" again, or I'll...
You'll what?
Sorry.
The bowl must've been slippery.
I'll wash all the dishes again.
It's been a while.
Why did you stay away?
I was busy building up my fallen reputation.
I'm finally where I used to be.
Falling rocks usually kill people...
unless you get out of the way.
I'm impressed.
Thank you.
I almost did get killed last time.
What brings you here?
I'm here to help your struggling wife.
Goongnakwon...
should be made great again.
It should.
It's a huge concern of mine.
Is it really?
Are you concerned that Goongnakwon...
might do well without you?
You pushed Goongnakwon aside...
while you focused on your foundation.
You're the one who ruined Goongnakwon,
but at the elders' request, you'll pretend to return reluctantly.
That way, you get to control both Goongnakwon...
and Goongnak Foundation.
Isn't that your plan?
That hurts.
I didn't push anything aside.
I want to help, but she won't let me.
Does that means your wife holds a grudge?
I never said that.
The world's sorrows and worries...
are all in this room.
You might reach nirvana.
Goongnakwon's sales dropped 10 percent...
each year for three years.
I'm so exhausted I want to collapse.
The economy's failing. Don't forget that.
We survived the financial crisis.
The economic downturn...
isn't an excuse.
Then how about promoting...
the deputy head of noodles?
He wants more than what he's capable of.
He isn't ready.
The real problem...
isn't the vacant spot.
If I can't bring sales up to par in three months,
the management of Goongnakwon...
goes back to my husband.
I have to stop that.
The person I mentioned before...
He's ready.
He could work at making noodles.
The team will complain if a rookie goes straight to making noodles.
We can start him as a labourer, then promote him.
Complaints...
can be suppressed.
Can you take the blame?
Do it.
I'll take responsibility.
Do you have good news?
You look overjoyed.
People will start begging me to manage Goongnakwon again.
Both Goongnakwon and Goongnak Foundation...
will soon be mine.
Everything is going as you planned.
Now this is what life should be like.
Find me someone...
to replace Mr Hwang.
He has to be loyal.
I never forgive betrayal.
The ignorant can learn.
You did.
It's not a shortcoming.
If I knew someone like that, I'd want to hire him.
He might have to protect...
both me and Da Hae.
Did something happen to her?
No.
And I want to keep it that way.
I do know of someone,
but even if you like him, he won't take the bait.
He's that upright, you see.
Three years ago,
you hated me enough to want to kill me.
Look at us now. We get along.
I get anyone or anything I want.
I will do whatever it takes to see that it happens.
You know that.
Do you remember Park Moo Taek?
Oh, the drug addict?
It's his son.
How interesting.
Let's meet him.
You can go home.
Tae Ha, you don't have to come in tomorrow.
- What? - Here you go.
- Why not? - It's tough for me, too.
Don't make a fuss.
Wait.
Sir, you can't fire me just like that.
"Just like that"? Did you ever sign a contract?
Let go.
I can't.
How dare you.
Are you trying to prove you have a record?
Did you know that?
He's a murderer. He killed someone.
Did you think I wouldn't find out?
Give me back my pay and I'll go.
I just did.
You owe me six month's worth!
You don't know how things work, do you?
If you love the law that much, take me to court.
Lodge an official complaint or sue me.
Hire a lawyer, too. Can you afford that?
Trials take years.
Even if you win,
I'll pay you in 10-dollar instalments.
What a scumbag.
Did you all see that?
Hit me.
I've dealt with the likes of you before.
Hit me if you dare. Go on.
What a fool.
I don't like that you have a record. Sorry.
It's so hot today.
Here.
That's the look I get from people who hate me.
Do you know me?
I saw you beat a man at Goongnakwon in Masan.
Don't pretend to be a nice guy.
I think you were mistaken.
I don't hit people myself.
I make others do it.
Sit back down.
I want to talk.
I don't want to.
I heard you interviewed 24 times...
before you got the factory job.
Then you got fired for having a record.
Too bad.
- It's hard to make a living, right? - I'm guessing Dokku sent you.
Tell him...
to stop following me around.
He can bugger off.
Don't be so harsh.
The only living beings that like you...
are mosquitoes and that poor Dokku.
See you around.
I like him and the look in his eyes.
Promise me something.
If you get sick of him, don't break him. Return him.
I'll take him back.
I never give up on the people I chose.
Not unless they betray me.
Ms Ko.
Were you here to see my father?
I wanted to talk to someone.
I'm here because I like the sound of the breeze.
Shall we walk?
Sure.
The smell of bamboo.
It's lovely.
I remember the bamboo shoot bibim guksu my dad made.
Bright red bibim guksu topped with...
thinly sliced blanched bamboo shoots.
I miss it.
Shall we have some?
Bamboo shoot noodles.
Wow, it's delicious.
Do you always stay this late?
- Yes. - Don't work too hard.
They say working hard when you're young pays off, but it's a lie.
You only ruin your health.
I have to work hard.
You got me on the VIP team.
I don't want to ruin your name.
Is it for me?
You know how to get on someone's good side.
What do you think...
things are like in the kitchen?
It's manageable.
Tell me.
I need to know what's wrong to fix it.
They only make noodles...
without thinking of who eats it.
Let's eat before it gets soggy.
You look well.
Thanks to you.
I was so scared that day.
I warned you.
You can't just...
barge your way into Goongnakwon.
If you're not careful and well-prepared,
next time, the knife will aim for your throat.
Study as if your life depends on it.
Create your own recipes like sungso noodles and samain noodles.
You're the one who got stabbed, but I'm the one with the nightmares.
Sorry.
Did I call you before you made a full recovery?
I'm fine now.
How are things at Goongnakwon?
It's no longer a noodle restaurant. It's more like...
Mr Ha's private club.
His wife is up to her neck in quicksand.
In just three months,
Ha Jung Tae will be back in charge.
This is our only chance.
Where do we start?
You'll join the noodle team.
People will retaliate.
You must survive that.
I'm ready.
Good.
Let's begin.
But why did you want to meet here?
It's too quiet a place to celebrate our beginning.
This is where I died.
I died here that day.
I'm warning you.
That can't happen again.
You said you're risking your life and I'm just testing the waters.
Not any more. My life's on the line, too.
If we lose now, it's over for us both.
Is that it?
I'm so sorry, Sir. We're closed for the day.
- Are you? - Yes.
I believe you're open until 10pm.
Sorry, we have one last order.
We can't take a guest now. Send the person away.
Ms Ko told us to keep strict opening time policies.
We have to do as we're told.
- What's the order? - Royal pheasant buckwheat noodles.
How much buckwheat flour is there?
This is it.
It's not enough to make one portion.
Excuse me.
Yes, Sir.
Is this pure buckwheat?
As far as I know, noodles of Goongnakwon are made of buckwheat.
Of course.
This contains more than 10 percent of flour in it.
Sorry?
Why don't you go and check?
Okay, I will.
He found out about the flour in the noodles?
We have a dough milled two days ago.
-Bring it. - Sir.
We should discard it.
We will be dead if Mr Ha finds out about this.
You'll be dead if you don't bring it to me now.
Buckwheat becomes less glutinous and more stale over time.
The noodles are not from the dough that was milled today.
Do you have a buckwheat thief in the kitchen or what?
Can I see the head of the noodle department?
Yes, Sir.
I heard you wanted to see me.
Are you the head of noodle department?
I'm the vice-head of the department.
I knew it.
The kneading skills and the overall balance of the dish aren't that bad.
But you don't have courtesy towards your customers.
- That's a problem. - Be careful about what you say.
Goongnakwon always serve customers with the best dishes.
I see. That's why you mixed flour in the noodles...
and used the dough from two days ago.
Buckwheat...
has an influence on the dough depending on the humidity.
We mix a suitable amount of flour in the dough to keep it glutinous.
It is the same everywhere.
And there is no change...
in the taste of the dough for about three days.
If you want to pick on someone,
you'd better go find a restaurant that uses imported buckwheat.
Just because you don't notice, it doesn't mean that no one sees it.
The taste of the dough clearly changes over time.
And it is a fact that flour removes the buckwheat's scent.
If you don't know, you should learn.
But it's a sin not to do so...
even when you know it.
I will see you again.
I want to hire a person for the noodle department.
A change of scene will do us good.
You want to hire a new person?
We are running out of time. We can hire an outside personnel.
We are not that much of a hurry.
Also, there will be strong criticism within Goongnakwon.
How baffling.
- I'm saying this to help you. - I don't know.
I don't appreciate it.
I don't care about the colour of the cat.
I just want a cat that's capable of catching mice.
Bring him to me. I will have an interview.
It's surprising to see you take my side.
Goongnakwon is the name I came up with.
Isn't it natural for me to want it to become successful?
Where is he now?
Prosecutor Chae.
Come in, Gil Yong.
I was going to give you a call, but I wanted to see you.
- How did it go? - Let me take a break.
It turns out the unidentified corpses in Suwon and Bucheon...
were not Myeong.
You are being ridiculous.
How would I be here if it was Myeong?
I'd have passed out as soon as I found out.
- You are right. - Don't worry about it.
I'm sure Myeong will live a long life.
It even says that on his forehead.
Don't worry about him.
That's our problem. We worry too much.
I'm leaving.
Gil Yong.
Thank you.
Myeong.
Where on earth are you now?
You could at least tell me that you're doing fine.
Tae Ha. Mr Park Tae Ha!
Please help me.
Hang on.
I brought your unpaid salary worth six months.
Please take it with you.
Just take the money.
Please.
How can you live in a place like this?
I knew you'd get fired.
But I didn't know he wouldn't pay you.
I can't believe this.
People usually don't know where to stop.
Aren't you going to take the money?
Please take this money.
Please accept it.
- Is everything okay now? - Yes. You can go now.
I heard you are Park Moo Taek's son.
I'm warning you.
Don't ever talk about my father.
It is true that...
your father deserved to die.
He killed two people. He deserved punishment.
However, not all people who deserve to die get executed.
Not at all. There are a lot of people...
who get released on bail...
and enjoy their lives in a hospital as luxurious as a hotel.
They are all criminals.
But why do they live different lives?
Do you want to change the law? How?
Do you want to shout at a judge?
For what? It won't make any changes.
There is only one way for that.
You should buy the law with money.
I will see you again.
I will tell you how to buy the law next time.
I won't see you ever again.
Do you know...
who ordered your father to kill people?
I do.
(CEO, Ha Jung Tae)
I didn't know you were good at kneading dough.
Would I get a bowl of noodles if I stood here drooling?
No?
That's too bad.
Look at that.
It looks so nice.
What is that?
It's too salty. What did you do?
It's just salt.
Don't talk to me. I won't talk to you, either.
Why are you doing this to me?
Don't you know why?
You promised that you wouldn't work for him ever again.
I was just trying to protect you as your uncle.
My uncle?
We're not even related, so how are you my uncle?
Didn't he just hire you to keep watch on my movement?
Is that what you really think?
Are you serious?
Do you remember when we first met?
You said I smelled like cigarettes,
an old man living alone...
and baby formula.
When you told me I smelled like baby formula,
I was really shocked.
That was when my baby was...
taken away...
because I was a scum...
who made no money.
Your right.
I am his informant.
He told me to go and check on you from time to time.
That's why I approached you with that ice cream.
After five years,
you felt like my niece.
You were such a smart kid, and you were adorable.
And after 10 years,
you were like...
my own daughter.
When I was in jail for five years,
the hardest thing for me was...
that I couldn't see you.
I know...
why you are here.
And...
you also know...
why I am here.
I don't want you to be...
near that man.
That's all.
Hey.
Just don't hate me too much.
I don't hate you.
I just pretended to.
You treat me better than a daughter.
How could I hate you?
Did someone just throw a stone in my eyes?
They're really dry.
A monster's house.
There's a monster...
that eats everything live in this house.
(Chimyeon Restaurant)
If I have to become a monster...
to kill a monster,
I will...
gladly do so.
My gosh.
Let's go.
Nice to meet you, I am Moo Myeong.
Why don't you begin?
There's no need to talk.
If he can't make noodles, he's of no use.
May we see your skills?
Do you have a specialty?
May I choose the way I wish to be tested?
You're bold.
Tell me.
I will show you how I can take charge of the kitchen.
You may...
all be suspicious.
It's the first time we have an outsider here in our kitchen.
And no one was tested by taking charge of everything.
I chose to test him in this confusing way...
because things are difficult here in Goongnakwon.
Goongnakwon will begin endorsing...
competition in the kitchen.
Today is its beginning.
I won't acknowledge this.
Like you said,
most people here in the kitchen are the best students of Goongnakwon.
They all from from rock bottom,
and they can't touch the dough...
if they are not competent. That is our rule.
He is skipping over...
all of our hard work.
I will begin doing...
that hard work as of now.
I will hold out...
as long as I can with just my skills.
If I don't successfully take charge of this kitchen,
I will leave without a word.
But if I do well,
please take me in as your colleague.
Okay.
You may begin.
From now on, everything I say is an order,
not a request.
I will not take any objections,
and I won't tolerate disobedience.
Let's start with goldongmyeon.
Let us begin.
All of these side dishes are salty.
Use less salt.
This tastes too strong. Use half a spoon less of soy sauce.
Is this supposed to be warm or cold?
You know that the perfect temperature...
for hot noodles is 80°C.
Please be more careful.
Okay.
You have to knead this thoroughly.
Are these noodles supposed to break off like jello?
Next.
You have to place noodles on a plate in a neat fashion.
Look at this.
This is really good.
This is our final order for the afternoon.
You may take it.
Are you all tired?
You probably are.
But we must be tired.
The more tired we are,
the more enjoyable our food will be to our customers.
I don't think there is a way...
to cook a good dish comfortably.
I could only get through the day...
thanks to all of you.
I sincerely thank you.
Great job.
I was amazed.
It's really scary to just stand up there.
My goodness.
You were wonderful.
What happened?
I thought you disappeared,
and now you're here all of a sudden.
I thought I'd meet you again.
I didn't know it would be here.
Listen carefully...
to what I say.
You and I are...
no longer an acquaintance.
If it's not work-related, do not talk to me.
How can I pretend like I don't know you?
Just don't.
If you do, you'll get hurt,
and I may die.
What was that?
He's talented.
It was almost perfect.
There is no such thing as...
"almost perfect".
I'll say he was very good, then.
I kind of wish you would thank me.
Didn't I do enough by placing him on the team?
You said you felt like you were falling off of a cliff.
I think I just caught you and dragged you back up.
Am I wrong?
Ms Seol.
Do you want...
to take Goongnakwon over?
Why?
Should I not think that way?
Someone named Ha Jung Tae took it over once.
Why not someone named Seol Mi Ja?
What's wrong today?
Why does everyone want this place?
Did I disappoint you in any way?
You just stood there and watched as my hard work crumbled down.
How could I not be disappointed?
My gosh, what are you going to do?
You're in for a long run of disappointment.
Really?
I'll look forward to it.
I'm leaving.
What?
How can you be here?
Don't panic, and just listen.
Thanks to you, I lied in a hospital for an entire year.
I suffered every single day,
but thinking of you kept me alive.
I got a job here at the VIP kitchen...
because I wanted to see you.
Do I look like a fool to you because I look like this?
But you know what?
You just walked...
right into your grave.
Don't be a sissy.
I was stabbed by a knife there.
This is my turn.
So you just wait.
Just for one moment. I just need to say one thing to him.
Get out of here.
How can you do this to me?
Hey, get up.
You may leave.
Sung Rok, what's with you? Why do you live like this?
Just leave. It'll be the best for both of us.
It's hard for me.
Please give me...
a chance to make up for my mistake, Sir.
I told you to bring the man who ruined the banquet, but you failed.
That was your last chance.
In that case, I found him.
I found the man who ruined the banquet.
No, I found Choi Soon Seok.
I found him.
Choi Soon Seok?
You must remember.
He is your friend's son.
Then...
who was that corpse in the freezer?
I was too afraid...
that I lost that man.
So I lied.
I am so sorry, Sir.
Are you saying you lost him,
and you used a fake corpse?
I was wrong.
That will never happen again.
Please grant me...
one more chance, Sir.
Who's Choi Soon Seok?
I won't tell you without a guarantee.
Please promise me...
that you will give me my job back if I tell you who he is.
How can you trust...
that I will keep this promise?
I worked for you for over 10 years.
I know you are a very brutal man,
but you have never broken a single promise.
So I trust you.
All right.
Who is Choi Soon Seok?
I heard losing your fingerprint is a medal for noodle experts.
Sir, you have 10 medals.
Did I tell you about the day I first had noodles?
I woke up from a nap,
and I smelled the ocean from above my head.
It was clam kalguksu made with seaweed fulvescens noodles.
It felt like the entire ocean was flooding into my mouth.
I can never forget that taste.
Isn't it funny, though?
The most delicious noodle I had was...
made by the person I loathe the most.
Do you want to know who it is?
That person is here in Goongnakwon.
It's Mr Ha.
I'm finished for the day.
Thanks for listening to me.
I'll be here again tomorrow.
Sir.
Can you hear me?
Wait one second.
Can you move your finger when I call out the alphabet?
I will write that down.
Okay?
Yes.
Okay.
A.
Okay, go on.
Is there more to the letter?
A, B, C, D...
Hello.
Kim Gil Do?
(Kim Gil Do)
(Master of Revenge)