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Sung Il.
What did we do so wrong? What did we do?
I just want to work. That's all I want!
But still, this is really...
Help me out just this once.
We're in the right.
Min Sik, I don't think...
it's for us to decide. We're public officials.
You idiot. Do you think following the law will solve the problem?
Let's not run away.
We need to get our pension.
Min Sik.
Are you there?
Min Sik!
Min Sik! Min Sik!
Min Sik! Wake up!
Min Sik!
Darn it!
(38 Squad)
(6 years later)
(Episode 1)
Yes, great. What about the other one?
I'll take care of it soon.
Did you apply for the departure prohibition order?
Yes, thank you. Let me know when it's ready.
- Yes, I will. - Great.
There are a lot of issues in the area near Yongsan.
- Tax issues? - You better do a proper job.
Yes, I will do my best.
Is he slacking off again?
No, the chief is so busy these days. Look at him.
He's really swamped right now.
In April?
Yes, but declaration...
Declaration of bankruptcy doesn't mean that your tax will be reduced.
Yes. Everything here is computerised.
You're required to pay taxes by law, so we can't...
Chief. It looks like we should search the house right away.
In this series, we look at the skills you need...
to write formal academic...
- Chief. - English.
And you'll have the chance to listen to...
What?
What did you say?
- What did you say? - I told you about Ms Kim Eun Suk.
It looks like we'll have to search her house.
Okay. You mean now? What time is it?
Okay, if that's the case...
Everyone, let's get ready to leave.
- Yes, Chief. - We'll be in touch soon.
I was so focused on my English lesson.
Goodness.
- Fill me in. - Okay.
(Our motto: Chase until the end and collect it all.)
We're from the City Hall.
Is Mr Cho Bong Gi here?
Listen! I'm penniless!
Do whatever you want!
- Sung Hee, let's move quickly. - Yes, Sir.
Sir. You're Mr Cho Bong Gi, right?
We're here because of your outstanding tax payment.
Leave. Get lost, okay?
- Give those to us. - We can't do that.
- Let's talk in your office. - You can't come in here.
What's there to talk about?
- You can't do this, Sir. - You can't get in here!
Please don't do that.
Please move over. Everyone, move over.
Let us through!
This soup is delicious. I'll see you all later.
Have a good day.
Goodness!
I'll see you guys later. See you, Mum.
- Was it you? - What?
No, it wasn't me!
Gosh!
- Goodness gracious. - Go away!
- Please give it to us, Sir. - Let go! Go away!
I'm seriously injured! Ouch, my lower back!
- Excuse me. - What's he doing?
- See you later, Mum. - Ouch, my back!
- Gosh. - I can't breathe.
- You shouldn't have said anything. - You said you didn't do it.
Well, actually...
- Hey, help me. - Yes, Sir.
Catch him! Get him!
I'm sorry.
See you guys later.
Gosh, I'm in so much pain.
Please don't do this.
Gosh, get me down!
Hold on. It's right here.
- Poor thing. - Yes, it's right there.
- Yes, thank you. Have a good night. - Thank you.
I was reminiscing the old days...
and thought that I should have...
some jajangmyeon with you.
- Here. - I see. Thank you.
- Please eat. - Yes, thank you.
They inspected me yesterday.
Those jerks in Yeouido totally grilled me.
They wanted to know why the amount in arrears is not decreasing.
Mr Baek.
What's our city's tax collection goal for this year?
It's 182 million and 500 thousand dollars.
And where are we at now?
We're...
I'm sorry.
Why do you have that look on your face?
Am I upsetting you?
No, no. Not at all.
People often tell me that I look angry...
even when I'm not thinking anything.
182 million and 500 thousand dollars.
Even if the borough office takes care of 100 million dollars,
it still leaves us with 82 million and 500 thousand dollars.
We have 3 divisions, so if we divide the amount by 3,
each division will have to meet 27 million and 500 thousand dollars.
The entire amount of tax in arrears...
your division has collected so far in the first half of 2016...
is 7 million and 500 thousand dollars.
You still have 20 million dollars left.
What will you do about it?
I'm asking you a question right now.
Well...
I'll work harder.
You should. You should work a lot harder.
Eat up.
Okay.
I don't even know how you can eat right now.
Maybe...
I should eat...
after filling my quota.
Why don't you finish your meal first?
No, I should get my work done first.
It's only right to do so.
How many times have I told you?
You can't do that without checking it first.
No, it's like...
That's what happened.
Are you saying that someone illegally used my father's name...
and I have to pay for it now? My goodness.
You idiot!
What are we going to do?
Did you eat?
- Yes. - Yes.
Do you want some coffee?
No, thanks.
- Sung Hee. - Yes.
Who has the biggest amount...
of taxes in arrears on the list?
I told you so.
You should have checked the balance.
I can't believe this. What are we going to do?
What's going on?
How could you get conned? Shouldn't you know better?
His name is Ma Jin Seok.
520,000 dollars for local tax and 5 million and 250,000 dollars...
for national tax. He is on the blacklist.
Thanks.
We made public his name after deliberation.
We also placed travel bans and blocked his credit card transaction.
But he wouldn't budge.
His address here, Cheorwon, Gangwon Province.
He doesn't actually live there, does he?
Where does he live?
He lives in Premium Apartment in Chungsam-dong.
Its market value is approximately 15 million dollars.
Okay.
I think...
we should go and search his house today.
Let's get ready and leave.
- Yes, Sir. - Yes, Sir.
- Sung Hee, bring the documents. - Yes, Sir.
Sung Il.
Yes?
Why?
What's wrong?
- What is it? - Well...
Do you have 5,000 dollars?
I don't have that much money.
Why? Why do you need that money?
I got scammed.
You got scammed?
Not just me. Mr Yoon, Mr Han...
and Mr Cho. We all got scammed.
That's why they are making a fuss. How did it happen?
What am I going to do? My wife will kill me.
How could you get scammed? I can't believe this.
You don't know until you get scammed yourself.
You can't tell until it's done.
He had his way of smooth-talking.
There was nothing I could do.
That's ridiculous.
I should leave now. I will talk to you later.
Don't worry about your wife.
She won't kill you. You are her husband.
I will see you when I come back.
I think we should hurry up.
Okay. Let's go.
How could it be?
Mr Ahn could have fallen for it.
But I'm surprised they got Mr Yoon.
He doesn't seem easy to fool.
He's always suspicious of others.
Even Mr Hwang's wife got conned.
They got conned because they are too naive and dumb.
How could you get fooled like that?
Mr Baek is the most naive and dumb person of all.
Are you out of your mind?
I'm sorry.
It is worth being conned once.
It teaches you where your place is.
It did, at least, for me.
What?
Where is everyone?
Our team went out to get the tax evaders...
and Division 3 has gone to search a house.
Whose house did they go to? Why did they need everyone there?
I'm not sure about the name.
All I know is that...
they went out to the person with the biggest amount in arrears.
What?
Hello, Mr Jung.
I told you earlier.
I told you I could multiply your money twentyfold.
You should've believed me.
That's right.
Hang on. I have another call.
Hello? It's been a long time.
How have you been?
Sorry?
Have you seen my mobile phone?
Here it is.
- Hello? - Hey.
Why didn't you answer my call? I called you many times.
Why? What happened?
Tax collectors from the City Hall are on their way.
What?
Is this the place?
Yes. It's on the top floor.
The officers are here.
They are here.
Let's go.
Why? What's wrong?
They will block us.
The news leaked out.
We are from the City Hall. Please let us in.
No outsiders.
Okay.
They are at the lobby. What do I do?
Listen carefully.
Hide everything that's valuable.
Put them away.
What if they find it out? What should I do?
Be quiet and do as you are told.
The sun will go down soon.
It's illegal to search the house after sunset.
Okay? Hide them all and wait until sunset.
I'll be there soon.
This is obstruction of justice. Please let us in.
You can't get in.
(Kang Ho Joong)
We will break through.
I said you can't come in.
- Did you just hit me? - We have to get in there.
Put this in the oven.
Okay.
And put this in the microwave.
- Break through. - Stop there!
What? What are you doing? Hurry up, Sung Hee!
- You can't go. - Let me go.
- You can't get in there. - Get in.
You have to leave.
- Where shall I put this? - In the toilet.
- Under the sofa. - Okay.
Help me lift up the mattress.
- Okay. - Hold the mattress.
Lift it higher.
Oh no.
Is anyone in there?
I'm from the City Hall.
Who is it?
- I'm from the City Hall. - The City Hall?
Why are you here?
Is this Mr Ma Jin Seok's residence?
Come in.
I'm in.
Once you get in there,
you should check the closet, washing machine,
drawers and stuff like that.
They would have hidden them everywhere.
- Okay. - Yes, Sir.
- Okay. - We will seize the properties...
- and put them up at auction. - Yes, Sir.
Excuse me.
Hello.
I'm from Taxation Office of Seowon City Hall.
It seems Mr Ma Jin Seok is not home.
Are you his wife?
Me? Yes.
I thought you were divorced.
Do you still live together?
Mr Ma Jin Seok, your husband,
failed to pay 520,000 dollars of local tax...
and 5 million and 520,000 dollars of national tax.
You are aware that the total amount in arrears adds up to...
5 million and 770,000 dollars, right?
My husband takes care of it.
About the local tax...
They look rich. Why wouldn't they pay the taxes?
Just follow me.
We will conduct a house search and personal distress.
- Start it. - Yes, Sir.
Excuse us.
Well...
(Taxation Office)
Search the sofa.
Chief.
- Take them out. - Yes, Sir.
Put the sofa back.
They are all fake.
You can't even sell them.
Okay. I get it.
There is nothing in there.
Do you normally wash these in the washing machine?
There is something in there.
She did a good job hiding them.
Take them out.
Excuse me. Can I have a glass of water, please?
- Okay. - Thank you.
We will put everything up for public auction.
Pay the taxes if you want them back.
What are you doing here?
Why didn't you answer my call?
What? You didn't call me.
I didn't?
See?
I didn't get you a phone to check time.
Did I?
Mr Ma Jin Seok?
Yes.
We are from Taxation Office of Seowon City Hall.
We are conducting a house search because of tax delinquency.
Isn't it illegal to search a house after sunset?
It's dark outside. What are you doing here?
Come here.
What are you doing? Come here.
Who told you to give them water? Isn't this mine?
This is expensive.
Why did you give it to them without my permission?
I'm sorry, Sir.
Gosh.
Look.
How much do you get a month?
I get 18,000 dollars a month.
18,000 dollars?
Drink it.
If you drink it all,
I will pay you another thousand dollars.
What do you think?
Let's do this. I would do it if I were you.
- Excuse me. - Hang on.
What are you doing?
It's none of your business.
Will you drink it or not?
Shouldn't you pay for your child's tuition fee?
Drink it now.
Come on.
- Ma'am. - Ma'am.
- Please don't do that. - I'm okay.
Look.
Do you see what's going on?
Look what money can do.
This is money.
Do these stickers...
make you feel mighty?
You are not.
You guys and this lady. You're all the same.
There is nothing you wouldn't do for money.
How dare you make a commotion here? Take this.
Take them. You've displayed them here.
Go on. Take these too.
Bring me the golf club.
Take them with you. Why aren't you taking them?
What do you think you are doing?
Pay the taxes if you have enough money to scatter.
We'll teach you a lesson.
A lesson?
Did you just hear this punk?
Watch your mouth.
You watch your mouth.
Do you think the law is on your side?
Is that why you're giving me the attitude?
Okay. Let's say the law is on your side.
What happened to the buildings in Dangjin I gave to my brother?
Or the apartments in Gangnam I transferred to my mother?
And...
the one-million-square-feet land I transferred to my sham divorcee?
Why couldn't you seize them?
You know they are mine. Why are they still there?
- Stop it. - You know it belongs to me.
Why didn't you do anything?
- Please stop it. - Answer me.
Listen.
Money dominates the law.
Law is for the rich.
Do you get it?
That's enough. Stop it now.
Stop what?
I didn't force her. She's willing to do it.
What are you doing? That's gross.
- Are you all right? - Hey.
That's not what we agreed. Do you want to start all over?
Show some respect. She must be your mother's age.
But she's not my mother.
How can I stop her?
You stop her then. You idiot.
What did you just say?
- I can't take it any more. - Stop it.
Are you going to hit me?
Go ahead. Come and hit me.
- Get off me! - Don't.
- What? - How dare you talk down to me?
- Watch your language, you punk. - Did you just call me a punk?
You are out of your mind.
Give me your ID.
My ID? All right.
- Get off of me. - Here. Take it, you punk.
- What are you doing? - Get off.
Jin Seok!
Hello?
Where is Mr Baek from Division 3?
Commissioner Ahn is here.
Mr Baek.
Yes, Sir.
How long have you worked for us?
Eight years, Sir.
Eight years.
That's quite a while.
Why did you do that?
You've been on the job for eight years.
I apologise.
Send Commissioner Ahn in.
Where are you going?
You told me to get Commissioner Ahn.
Commissioner Ahn's coming in.
Oh, you used the phone.
Sorry.
Sung Il.
Yes, Sir.
Do better from now on.
Yes, Sir.
Investigate thoroughly and report to the Disciplinary Committee.
182 million and 500 thousand dollars...
of taxes are currently in arrears.
Are you still here?
Yes.
What did he say?
The usual.
The Disciplinary Committee?
That's why you should...
You should do something about your temper.
You aren't usually like that. Why do you sometimes...
I want to hold back, but it's not easy.
I have to pick up my daughter.
Go home.
We'll take some of the blame.
Then maybe they won't suspend you.
- Dad. - What?
I really do study hard.
I even cut down on sleep.
Why are my grades the same?
Why do you think that is?
Maybe the other kids study harder.
You had enough.
Try to pretend you care.
Why don't my grades improve?
Only three others do worse than me.
Those three are in the taekwondo club.
They even missed one of the exams.
What's wrong with me?
I think it's because...
there are too many geniuses.
- Do you? - Yes.
They're just too smart and you can never beat them.
I'm just like you.
I work really hard,
but my team's always last.
And my pay stays the same.
- You, too? - Yes.
Then I take after you.
You do.
It's okay.
What a jerk.
Are you okay? You're soaked.
Ji Eun, are you okay?
Ah Jeong.
- Is she your friend? - She's in my class.
Are you okay?
We meet again.
Don't you have a car?
Why are you walking in the rain?
Oh dear. You're completely soaked.
I'm really sorry.
I shouldn't just say I'm sorry.
Let's go.
Oh no. My bad.
They are 50-dollar bills. I thought they were 10-dollar bills.
My mistake.
Will this do?
Get your uniform dry-cleaned.
Thanks, but no thanks. Keep the cash. Let's go.
I can't force you to take my money.
Let's call it even. Your punch for my splash.
Okay?
One more thing.
You should get a car.
Why make your already tired daughter walk home?
Don't you feel sorry for her?
It doesn't have to be like mine.
Anything with four wheels will do.
See you.
Bye.
Are you okay?
Yes.
Honey.
How about we get another car?
Don't you think it would help...
Ji Eun and my mum get around?
Are you picking a fight?
I'm exhausted.
Another car would be nice.
Sleep.
I forgot to send an email.
(Account balance: 5,008 dollars 20 cents)
(Forum)
(5,000-dollar Avance)
(Below 5,000 dollars)
Hi.
Hello?
I saw your post on the second-hand car site.
- Yes. - You want an Avance MD.
I do.
I have to sell my car as soon as possible.
I was hoping we could negotiate.
How much were you thinking to get?
It's a 2012 model and it has a bit over 50,000km on it.
It should go for about 8,000 dollars,
but I need the cash urgently, so you can have it for 5,000.
Can I really?
Can you give it to me for 5,000 dollars?
Yes.
I think I can.
Hang on.
Why such a huge discount?
Is the car damaged?
It's not.
Do you...
not like the price?
No, I do.
You're offering a discount...
of a few thousand, not just a few hundred.
Too bad, then. I hope you find another car.
Bye.
Well...
Hey.
A 2012 model Avance.
For 5,000.
Is that too cheap? Does it sound legitimate?
Is it a direct deal?
It's not bad if it is.
It should be fine as long as you check.
5,000 dollars for a direct deal? It's not bad.
He's right. You have to check the car first.
Yes.
I should, right?
Okay.
Hello?
Would you mind if I saw the car first?
I'm really sorry, Sir.
Did you sell it already?
No, it's not that.
Something urgent came up.
I have to send someone else.
I see. What should we do, then?
My friend will show you the car, so that should be no problem.
But...
I owe that friend some money, you see.
I'd rather you not mention how much the car is for.
That wasn't a hard thing to say, was it?
Don't you worry. I'll just check the car and call you.
Yes, please do that.
Okay, then.
I'll call you right away.
- Bye. - Bye.
Is this car for sale?
No.
- Is this for sale? - Yes.
Hi.
I'd like to have a look.
Sure.
Was it ever in an accident?
No. Check it out at a mechanic's.
It's not that I don't trust you. I'm just checking.
That's fine.
- Thanks a lot. - Sure.
I'll make a call.
Okay.
Hello? I just looked at the car.
Do you like it?
I like it a lot.
Could I buy it off you today?
Sure. I'll send you my account number.
Shouldn't we meet in person?
I live far away, you see.
I can't come to see you.
You saw the car for yourself.
I did, but...
there's paperwork to do.
My friend has the car's registration and the contract.
See them for yourself.
- I see. - Okay?
Then...
Okay, then.
Send me your account details and I'll wire you the money.
Welcome.
Please select...
Please beware of calls from people...
impersonating government officials.
Select the amount to wire.
The following amount will be taken from your account.
If correct, press "Continue".
If not, press "Cancel".
Thank you for your business.
- The number is not... - Why won't he pick up?
The phone is off.
How could you get scammed? I can't believe this.
You can't tell until it's done.
He had his way of smooth-talking.
Wait. Stop.
Stop the car.
What's wrong?
Where's your friend?
- Who? - The owner of this car.
Where's your friend? I just talked to him on the phone.
What friend?
What are you talking about?
This is my car.
- But... - I own it.
What?
There's been a mistake.
Wait. Stop the car.
What do you want?
- Hello? - Did you get the car keys?
Please select...
Please check the amount.
It's not like you're buying a few shirts.
What a loser.
You should've checked who you're dealing with.
Please check the amount.
Aren't you old enough to know better?
Next time,
don't go direct.
Go through a dealer.
Buy your shirts at a store.
Excuse me, Sir.
Mister.
That money is... Hello? Hello?
I really need that money.
I saved it up for my daughter, you see.
You can't do this to me.
I'm really sorry, Sir.
I shouldn't have gone online.
You sound like a young man.
You can't do this to people.
Give me back my money! Send it back right now!
You sound really upset.
I'll pay your travel expenses.
Maybe that will help.
The man won't give you the car, so don't beg.
- Don't go that low. - But...
Take taxi home, just how you came here.
(14 dollars 50 cents received.)
Take care.
Thanks for the pocket money.
Try not to swear so much. It's bad for your mental well-being.
What a jerk.
The phone has been turned off.
No...
Yang Jung Do.
Come out.
After the financial crisis in 1997,
Koreans got a whole new mind-set.
Money comes first.
Koreans will do anything for money.
Like dogs.
Money is their religion, parents and friend.
An Hermes bag means you're a rich lady,
and a Mercedes-Benz S Class means you're a hotshot.
I'm leaving.
The world we live in created guys like me.
My teenage years were about bravado and my 20s were about persistence.
Now, I'm in my 30s and all I do is con people.
The principle is so simple,
so why do people fall for it?
The answer is simple, too.
People are simple.
Every single human being wants the same thing.
Money. At the expense of everything else.
Jung Do.
Someone left this for you.
People judge others based on money.
They should look on the inside.
Focus on the EQ more than the IQ.
That's a true conman.
If you can do that,
everything in the world...
works the way you want.
(Kang Noh Seung)
(5,000 dollars)
I'm Choi Cheol Min from Omega Bank.
You applied for a loan.
The Bank of Korea recently lowered...
the base rate from 1.5 percent to 1.2 percent.
We were able to come up with...
a new loan that suits the new rate.
1.2 percent?
How can I get that loan?
They took our chairman's bribe and did nothing in exchange.
When you get out,
I need you to con them all.
The economy's so tough,
so we treated them to meals and things,
but then they did nothing to help our chairman get out of prison.
He wants to teach them a lesson.
See what you can do.
We need to check if you meet our standards.
For that, we need your bank details.
89882674.
My address is...
Hangang-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul.
(Internet Banking)
What's this?
Hello, Dam Restaurant.
I'd like to make a reservation.
I see.
For a party of about 50 people.
- Under whose name? - Daesan Securities.
What's the most expensive set?
The King's Dinner costs 90 per head. Would you like that?
Yes, why not?
A 500-dollar down payment? I'll wire it right now.
Thank you.
Hello, Sir.
You're eligible for a 30,000-dollar loan.
You have a poor credit rating,
so we need some assurance.
50 King's Dinners?
That's a huge deal.
What should I do about that, then?
It's easy.
Just put 5,000 dollars in the account,
and we'll wire you the loan.
What's this?
I asked for 500 dollars and he sent 5,000.
Did you put a watch up for sale on the internet?
Yes, I did.
One Americano, please.
You want 7,000 for it. Could we negotiate?
I don't think so.
No?
Then I'll take it.
When can I get the watch?
Okay, thanks.
I just made a reservation.
I meant to wire 500, but I wired 5,000 by mistake.
It's my company's money.
Could you send back 4,500 dollars, please?
Isn't that the watch Chairman Wang gave you?
Hello?
I'm on my way to post it.
Could you send it at any convenience store?
Send me a copy of the tag and I'll wire you the money.
Thank you.
Hello, this is Choi Cheol Min from Omega Bank.
I just put 5,000 dollars in.
(4,500 dollars)
(Confirm)
(I sent the parcel.)
My dad said he just sent a parcel.
- Here you go. - Thanks.
Thank you.
(4,500 dollars withdrawn)
(Check balance)
(New message)
(5,000 dollars withdrawn)
What's this?
I just posted a parcel. I want it back.
Your son just took it.
What are you talking about? I don't have a son.
(Balance: 8,854 dollars)
This is insane.
Do your job properly!
Are you kidding me?
What just happened?
Mi Joo.
Why did you leave your car?
Aren't you pleased to see me?
Ji Eun.
What took you so long?
It's pouring with rain. Let's go.
(Baek Sung Il)
Are you ready?
Send it now.
Try to pretend you care.
Why don't my grades improve?
Only three others do worse than me.
Those three are in the taekwondo club.
(Delete)
What's wrong with me?
I think it's because...
there are too many geniuses.
Do you?
Hey.
He deleted it.
Let's do more digging.
Please insert your card.
We meet again.
Don't you have a car? Why are you...
walking in the rain?
- Hello? - I saw your post.
Could you sell it to me?
This is a triangle.
Do you know how people sell things online?
I'll call the seller pretending...
to be an interested buyer.
And then I'll call him, a prospective buyer...
pretending to be a car owner, and I'll take the money.
It'll be easy.
Something urgent came up. I can't be there in person.
I see.
My friend will check the car for me.
I'd appreciate it if you don't...
tell him the details.
I see what you mean. I'll do that.
Okay, then.
I'll just check the car and call you.
- Hello? - I just looked at the car.
- Do you like it? - I like it a lot.
Could I buy it off you today?
Give me back my money!
Send it back right now!
I filed a report,
but it won't be easy to get your money back.
Sorry.
I see.
We don't do direct deals.
It's a dealership.
Sir.
Do you have a light?
(38 Squad)
I'm Cha Ji Heon from the National Tax Service.
The rich are queen ants.
The lawmakers are workers.
You're a soldier ant.
You're a public official.
You're Baek Sung Il the Soldier Ant.
Don't attack the queen ants.
Who should I go to for the taxes?
Go to the poor.
Take it from them.
They're obedient.
Hello.
Who are you?
Hey.
Shall I get him for you?
Can you do that?
You're... How dare you smile.