(All places, names, organizations, groups...)
(and religions in this drama are fictitious.)
Are you okay?
You are bleeding.
Don't say anything. You are badly hurt.
Don't worry.
I'll be next to you.
(Episode 8. Voices that Choke Me)
Are you heading to work this early in the morning?
Sorry?
You moved in yesterday, right?
I live next door.
I see.
Do you feel awake now?
I'm not done stitching you up yet. So stay still.
If you keep moving, I might accidentally cut your tongue.
Don't worry.
I'm just sewing you up because you're bleeding from your mouth.
I'm done.
Why are you doing this to me?
What are you?
Who do you think I really am?
What?
A dentist who lives in a studio?
Or a serial killer that you'd see in crime novels?
It's fine either way.
I can be anything you want.
What do you want from me?
Don't get the wrong message.
I just overhead your call last night.
It must be depressing,
having your friend betray you and lose all your family.
- You're crossing the line. - As you know,
the walls barely help.
You can hear everything next door, including their breathing.
What are you?
Your eyes look like mine.
I know you well.
I have a similar job.
I dissect...
and I reassemble.
Then I recreate.
Don't worry.
I'll...
make you into a new person.
Is it fun for you to do this to me?
I promise you.
You'll become special.
Because I'll make you special.
What are you looking at?
The surveillance camera in front of Eden Studio.
I thought there were no cameras installed by that place.
How did you get that footage?
There was one installed by the store.
My friend fixed the store owner's fan for her.
You're amazing, really.
How's your father doing?
How do you know my father?
I heard...
that your father was the head investigator...
on "Investigations 24 Hours".
I loved that show.
Sorry to burst your bubble,
but only 10 percent of that was actually my dad.
Everything else was scripted.
Solitude? My dad is anything but that.
Then...
what about everything he said on the show?
If you sense something fishy, run with your own feet.
Was that all scripted?
My dad would never say anything like that.
What?
I really loved that line.
Hey, let's make a u-turn.
What?
If you sense something fishy, run with your own feet.
Let's make a u-turn.
(Eden Studio)
We're here,
but what are you going to do?
This is the most suspicious place for me.
What about it is suspicious?
Detective Cha's car that was driving up to the studio...
was last seen on the surveillance camera by the store...
around 11pm.
He exited the studio at 11:30pm.
The car driving out of here filmed on the surveillance camera...
was around 12am. That's what was suspicious.
You're right, that's a bit odd.
It's odd.
What was Detective Cha doing out here for half an hour?
If we find where he was in those 30 minutes,
we'd have some clue.
Right.
But nobody is trying to investigate what happened in that half an hour.
An active duty detective...
went out of contact for no reason for half an hour straight.
Why is no one investigating?
Because that's not their work.
It's a waste of time to them if it's not their work.
But we're the police.
That's right, we're the police.
Now.
Detective Cha...
must've parked along here...
like all these other cars.
What can we find from here?
Assuming...
that he parked there...
(Police)
Where did you go, Hee Joong?
During that half an hour,
if something happened to Detective Cha...
If it rained, all the water must've flowed to...
(One-way)
Nothing is in here.
But I saw a drain over there too.
What?
There's no drain there, I mean it.
If you sense something fishy, run with your own feet. Go.
Really?
Go.
(Police)
Do you see anything?
Darn it.
- What? - Go.
No.
If you sense something fishy, run with your own feet.
That's not the issue here, this doesn't open.
We need to call a crane to open this up.
If you sense something fishy, run with your own feet.
How can we possibly open that?
Do we really have to do this?
I can't believe we're doing this.
Why is there a needle here?
This isn't an area where syringes seem suitable.
(Yu Spring Dentist)
Where is it?
This is it.
- Here? - Yes.
Isn't it the first floor?
- No, it's on the second floor. - Are you sure?
- Yes. - Let's go.
I know that place.
What are you doing? We have to go get him.
What are you doing?
(Yu Spring Dentist)
What in the world is happening?
- What's happening? - I don't know.
He completely beat the kids to a pulp.
- Jung Hwa. - Yes?
He's not talking.
Jong Woo.
Is it true that you were the one who beat the kids up first?
Are you okay?
- He must be insane. - Look at him.
He's putting on a show.
- Hey, don't think you can... - Have some water first.
get away with this by acting as if you're insane.
Why did you hit my kid? Talk, already.
Why do we need to hear why he hit our kids?
My son is hospitalized for eight weeks now.
He needs psychological treatment.
We'll investigate further into the matter.
What is there to investigate?
My son is hurt!
- Our kids are hurt! - There's nothing to investigate.
Mister. It is what it is.
Just apologize.
Hey.
My kid is the victim here!
My kid got hurt, you didn't.
How can I stay still?
- Unbelievable. - Seriously.
We'll never settle with a psychotic guy like that.
Are you really not willing to settle?
He has to apologize.
Who are you to ask?
We'll never settle.
What in the world is this?
Who does he think he is?
If you settle now, I'll pay as much as you want.
Are you sure you still don't want to settle?
Wait, what?
What is this nonsense?
Seriously?
Hey.
My gosh.
Sir.
Things got sorted out thanks to you.
Thank you so much.
No problem.
You'll never find someone like this.
Make sure to remember him and his act of kindness forever.
You flatter me. We have to help each other out.
You're like...
an angel without wings.
Thank you and I'll see you at volunteering next week.
- See you next week. - Get home safely.
Goodbye.
- Head in. - Okay.
Jong Woo,
here's your ID.
Contact me immediately if anything happens.
Make sure to call me.
What are you doing there?
I don't know what you're trying to do here,
I have nothing to do with it. I don't even care.
I'm going to move out tomorrow and never come back.
I'll pay you back for the settlement money.
I'm begging you.
Please, just let me be.
Please.
This is called the uvula.
What?
The bunch of muscles inside your throat.
I thoroughly enjoy looking at the uvula...
inside other people's mouths.
Don't hide anything from me from now on.
Okay?
No.
Hello?
Hello, this is Officer Soh Jung Hwa...
from Eunhye Patrol Division. I called before.
Eunhye Patrol Division?
I called about this before,
but I was wondering if you were...
in touch with Detective Cha Sung Ryeol.
We can't get in touch with Detective Cha either.
What's up?
You can't get in touch with him?
Well...
This is just my guess, but perhaps...
I think it may be possible...
that Detective Cha...
has been kidnapped or murdered.
What?
I found something in Eunhye-dong,
around where Detective Cha was last seen.
You found something?
Detective Cha disappeared at Mt. Chang Eui...
after stopping at Eunhye-dong.
Mt. Chang Eui?
Yes, that's where he was last seen on camera around 12am.
Around 12am?
Pass the phone to me.
Hello, this is Detective Lee Kwang Jae. We talked last time.
Hello, this is Officer Soh Jung Hwa at Eunhye Patrol Division.
Yes, what's the thing you found?
It's a syringe needle.
I think it may have been...
used on Detective Cha.
A syringe? Where did you find it?
I found it in Eunhye-dong.
I found it near where Detective Cha's car was parked.
I found it on the ground. I think it might've been used in the act.
How did you check where he parked his car?
I checked it with the surveillance footage.
That's not important now.
The people living in this studio seem really suspicious.
I think they might be connected to this case.
Then are you sure that the syringe was used on Detective Cha?
No, I'm not sure.
So you just picked up a syringe as evidence.
What should I do?
Gosh, the syringe...
Okay. I'm sorry to ask, but I'll send you the syringe,
so could you run a test on it?
You might find something there.
You know what? Let us check on it and call you afterward.
Okay. Please call me back.
Go in without me. I'm going to smoke a cigarette before I go in.
This is it.
I have to run away now.
Jong Woo.
Jong Woo, I smelled something weird...
when I was passing by the fourth floor today.
So I kept trying to figure out what it smelled like.
But it was the smell of blood.
So I wondered why...
Jong Woo, what happened to your face?
- I fell. - How did that happen?
Jong Woo, if you're up for it, do you want to grab some beer?
No.
I want to sleep.
Okay. Goodnight then.
What is it?
That's a cat. A dead cat...
Jong Woo.
This is just your shirt.
What's going on? Why are you screaming?
You almost startled me to death.
I'm sorry. He mistook this shirt for something else.
Why? What did you see?
Did you see a dead cat or something?
- He's as white as a sheet. - Jong Woo.
- He should have some herbal drinks. - Jong Woo.
Jong Woo. Are you all right? Are you?
Are you all right? Jong Woo.
Did you see their eyes?
You don't know what they're up to.
Don't cross the line, you jerk.
- Head down. - I'll kill you.
Do you think we did something wrong?
Then leave this place!
Why are you still here?
It's better to say what you want and act how you'd like.
That's more human, don't you think?
(Surveillance Camera in Operation)
Hello, sir.
My name is Officer Soh Jung Hwa from Eunhye Patrol Division.
I had a few questions about your surveillance cameras.
- I'd appreciate your cooperation. - Sure. Go ahead.
As you can see, there are five surveillance cameras.
But only two of them are recording.
Right. Well, it's a quiet road.
So basically, this is how it always looks.
- It's always empty like this? - Yes.
It's an isolated part, so it's mostly empty.
See? Even the footage from yesterday...
This road is empty. You don't see anyone here.
There's nothing to see here.
- Sir. Hold on. Wait. - What? Okay.
- This car is going up this road. - Yes.
What's up there then? What's on the mountain?
- It's only trees. - What does it lead to?
- Is that so? - Yes.
Then what about the exit? Where does that lead to?
Once you keep going up, how do you come down from it?
From what I know, there's only one way in and out of the mountain.
- There's no other route. - That's the only route?
Yes.
You won't find anything no matter how many times you watch it.
There's no record of the car coming down.
I don't see it.
Is it still up there?
Darn it.
Who broke my keyboard?
You broke it, didn't you?
I'm asking you a question.
Darn it. Seriously.
Working with a dumb intern is so difficult.
Darn it.
My keyboard.
I have a lot of work to do.
Darn it. You broke my keyboard.
What am I supposed to do?
I have a lot of materials to cover. Darn it, the keyboard is broken.
How am I supposed to work with this?
Jong Woo, what are you doing?
- Jong Woo. - Leave him alone!
Let go of him. Stop it.
- You jerk. Have you gone mad? - Are you crazy?
Byung Min, are you all right? Are you okay?
Have you gone mad?
Byung Min.
Goodness.
Who is it?
When you lost it, I thought you were someone else.
Sang Man just called.
Luckily, Byung Min's injuries aren't serious.
Thank you.
He has to stay in the hospital for a few weeks.
I'll go visit him and try to convince him not to press charges.
To be honest, I'm not sure if he won't.
You did beat him up.
Why did you do it?
You weren't violent like this before.
Then what kind of person was I?
What?
Forget it. Forget I said anything.
What happened to your face?
I don't think those are fresh wounds.
And look at your shirt too.
I fell down the stairs.
Hey, I can tell that you didn't get those from falling down the stairs.
What's going on with you?
I heard you had a fight with Ji Eun too.
Why are you looking at me like that?
Ji Eun...
Why did you meet her?
What?
Did you think I wouldn't find out?
You need to get your act straight unless you want to die.
I was losing control of myself.
What is changing me?
Was it the people at the studio?
Is it the company people?
Or is this who I really am?
Now I am not sure...
who I really am.
It hurts. Don't touch me.
- What about your arm? - Byung Min.
- My arm hurts. - Hello.
- You came. - Goodness.
- Mom! - Goodness!
What happened?
- Where are you hurt? - Ouch!
It hurts!
Are you badly hurt? Is it really painful?
Someone hit me really hard.
Oh no, what can I do?
My poor child.
Look.
I should have just killed him.
(We will be the police that people can trust and depend.)
This is Eunhye Patrol Division...
Goodness.
Is everything okay?
It's nothing.
(A warm, credible police standing by the people.)
Hello? Hi Auntie.
It's been a while. This is Jung Hwa.
I called you...
to ask you for a favor.
Sir, this may help you cool down a bit.
What happened?
I was wondering...
if I could take the afternoon off.
What for?
It's a personal issue, so it's a little hard to...
What? Are you going to a BTS concert?
My niece was making a huge fuss about it since this morning.
For that, I would need to take a whole day off.
Anyway, I will assume that I have your permission.
Thank you for letting me take the afternoon off.
Thank you. Have a good day, sir.
- Hey, Jung Hwa. - Yes, sir.
Thank you.
You can't just take vacations whenever you want.
Give me that needle.
Sure.
Right.
- Here you go. - I found no prints.
Maybe the culprit was wearing gloves.
But I found a DNA sample from the needle.
- A DNA sample? - Yes.
I don't think it belongs to Cha Sung Ryeol. Sit down.
Sure.
I am not sure, but the substance injected through the needle...
is an anesthetic called Articaine.
- Arti... - Yes, Articaine.
- Articaine. - It's a type of local anesthetic.
It's commonly used in dental clinics.
It takes effect faster than other anesthetics.
I see.
Jung Hwa.
Yes. Yes?
If your superiors find out, you'll face disciplinary action.
I know.
Why do you have to do this?
- Auntie. - Yes.
You will believe everything I say from now on, right?
Tell me first.
Okay.
Well...
At first, it was cats.
Every two days, we found a dead cat.
I thought the start was similar to the pension murder three months ago.
Right, then...
a foreign worker went missing.
Was there anybody else that was reported missing?
Did someone...
from the studio disappear again?
According to the landlady,
he did move out of the studio.
But it was odd that it was so sudden.
- The place he where lived... - It didn't look like he'd leave...
was the same studio where the cat killer lived.
And from that studio, Detective Cha went missing too.
And one more went missing, so now two people are missing.
And are you suspecting the cat killer?
- I thought so at first. - Right.
But as I dig deeper, that studio is very fishy.
The owner used to run an orphanage...
but after a huge fire, with a large sum of compensation,
she had disappeared.
Then three people who lived in that orphanage...
are now living together at that studio.
Together? That's odd.
Right?
So you are thinking this is not done...
- by a single person, right? - Yes.
If I don't stop it,
I think someone else is going to get killed.
But I don't think you can stop it.
Why don't you hand it over to a detective?
There is no time.
I need to stop it before that.
Mom, can you hand me that?
- Mr. Park. - Mr. Jo, what brings you here?
- I just dropped by. - Are you a reporter?
- Hello. You must be his mother. - Yes.
Mr. Jo, please make sure that he pays the price.
Come on, Mom.
You just let me handle it.
Even when my son was in school,
he was bullied a lot.
He is a very nice and naive boy.
- You should know how to hit back. - Right.
You are too nice.
- He is too nice... - Gosh.
- Such bad people! - Seriously.
Then I'll leave you two to talk.
- Thank you. - Mom,
I want strawberry, not chocolate.
- Got it. - Thank you.
Strawberry? Seriously?
Drink this instead.
I know you are busy. You didn't have to come.
Of course, I do! I should come even if I am busy.
How are you feeling?
I had eight stitches with symptoms of concussion.
Are you sure that intern did it?
That punk is a total psycho.
Tell me more about it.
He was beating me up in the office.
If it weren't for Mr. Shin, I would have been dead.
I didn't do anything.
Can you open this? I can't use my hands.
He was beating me up real hard.
You should have seen his face.
I was really scared.
He didn't seem like such a person.
Gosh.
Mr. Shin, where are you?
Are you meeting that intern?
Can you meet me afterward?
I'll be waiting for you at the office.
Sure. Got it.
This doesn't feel right.
Jong Woo.
Yun Jong Woo!
You left so early! How come you are back so late?
How did you find me?
I asked Ji Eun. What else?
Let's grab a drink.
We need to clear this misunderstanding.
What misunderstanding? That you met her behind my back?
It's not like that.
Ji Eun was really worried about you, so I met her to tell her not to.
Ji Eun didn't want me to tell you...
because you would not be happy. How could you...
be so selfish?
You are really selfish.
Follow me.
Are there any bars around here?
Here.
You should change.
Gosh.
Jong Woo, what's going on with you these days?
You suddenly come and pick a fight...
My goodness.
Why did you smash Mr. Park's keyboard?
Jong Woo?
Tell me, Jong Woo.
What's the problem?
You should know...
that in society...
there are many people like Mr. Park.
You can't just meet people you like.
I know it hasn't been easy for you since you moved to Seoul,
but if you start to care about all those little things,
you won't be able to live your life.
Will you give up everything because a few losers bug you?
Doesn't that hurt your pride?
You must've had a goal when you moved to Seoul.
I'm saying this because you're like a brother to me, or...
Ji Eun, over here.
I called her because you seem to have the wrong idea.
- Jong Woo. - Take a seat.
Ji Eun.
What happened. You fought with a colleague?
Your boyfriend is as small-minded as a flea.
- Let me see. - He won't believe me.
Hey.
Do you have a death wish?
Jong Woo.
You shouldn't...
let your temper mess things up.
I know studio life is stressful,
but you shouldn't talk like that.
It's not just you. Everyone struggles.
- Stop whining. - What do you know?
You were born with a silver spoon in your mouth. What do you know?
You seriously have a nasty inferiority complex.
Are you worried I'll steal her because I'm better than you?
Will you stop it? Jong Woo!
What? You want to hit me with that?
- Go ahead. Do it. - Jong Woo. Please, stop.
- Do it. - No, don't.
Let go of him, Ji Eun.
- Let's see what he does. - Will you stop?
[Outlaw Ver] OCN E08 'Stranger from Hell' "Voices that Choke Me" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
It is the guy from 303.
Hello. I live in the same building as Jong Woo.
I come here often after work.
I was passing by when I saw him and wanted to say hi.
I'll join you.
Sit down, everyone.
We met before, right?
I'm sorry but we were...
discussing something important.
Are you Jong Woo's colleague?
I'm the CEO, not a colleague.
You're the CEO.
That's why your voice is full of conceit.
What?
Living alone in that tiny room...
makes you think you're alone in the world.
But if the people closest to you don't know how you feel,
you know very well what that's like, Jong Woo.
What are you doing, mister?
Pardon?
Who are you to act like you know Jong Woo?
How nauseating.
What?
Don't act like you care for him when you don't.
You're glad to have his cheap labor.
And if you get her too, that's even better.
How dare you say things like that?
Hey, you. Do you have a death wish?
Isn't it interesting?
He's acting all brave because a woman is present.
Posturing over his chair too.
- Why you little... - Hey.
Talk to me, outside.
Sure.
- Come back here. - Stop it.
- You. Come here. - Don't.
I just want to talk.
- Hey, you. - Will you keep quiet?
That is unbelievable.
The air's so humid.
The rainy season's coming, I guess?
How did you find me here?
I was passing by and saw you.
You must be busy, going on dates with your girlfriend.
No, I just...
For what reason do you keep following me...
No, what I mean is...
I'm okay with that. I don't mind.
Just keep your mouth shut.
I beg of you.
- I can't. - What?
Didn't I tell you?
Once I bite, I never let go.
Hey, Longhair.
You wanted to kill him...
when your girlfriend got out of his car.
If you want to kill him, then do so.
That's who you really are.
Let's talk.
Hey!
He got scared and ran off.
Jong Woo, are you all right?
Why did you look so scared?
He's pale-faced and doesn't look like he can throw a punch.
I shouldn't have brought you here.
I don't like seeing you like this.
Go to your parents' house and take a break.
Call when you feel better.
I'll wire you your pay and some extra.
You don't want to see him again, do you?
Sleep at a motel today, not at the studio.
Here.
Take it.
- Come on. - Jae Ho.
Be careful.
- What? - Watch your back.
What is wrong with you?
What'll you do?
I took you in and what?
"Watch your back"?
- I could punch you flat. - Jae Ho.
- What? What do you want? - What's wrong now?
Let him go.
I'll stop for her sake.
Will you both stop it?
I meant it.
He has to be careful.
What?
He must beware of that guy.
Seoul Terminal junction, please.
Jong Woo.
What's going on?
I'm going back to my parents' tomorrow.
What about your things?
Aren't they at the studio?
I don't know. Don't care.
Is this about...
the guy from the studio we just met?
The look on your face changed since you saw him.
Jong Woo.
Ji Eun.
He's a really frightening man.
He's the only one with the nice chair.
(CEO Shin Jae Ho)
I thought it would end if I left the studio.
But it wasn't about the location.
Every place I went was turning into a fiery pit.
Going up.
It's all because of that crazy jerk.
Tiger cubs frequently have fights.
(CEO Shin Jae Ho)
You...
I'm not usually this impulsive.
Jong Woo is...
very special to me.
He's special to me.
Earlier, why did you...
Darn it.
No.
(Ji Eun)
(I'm fine. You're okay too, right?)
(I'm fine. But where are you guys now?)
(I want to apologize to Jong Woo in person.)
(Not today. He's not feeling well. Let's meet another time.)
Hey, mister.
I need you to clean this place.
(CEO Shin Jae Ho)
Sir.
Do you have a spot at headquarters?
What do you think? It's a scoop.
If you don't want it, I'll go somewhere else.
Come on. This story totally checks out.
I'll call you tomorrow.
What? Darn it.
What are you doing?
Are you a reporter?
Do you have a fun story?
No, no.
I was just passing through. I was passing through.
What's your problem?
Are you sure?
I clearly remember telling you to do a cleanup.
Is my job cleaning up your messes?
This is the problem.
You're not enjoying this at all.
You're scared, right?
Mister, you should just do what I tell you to do.
That's the only way to stay here.
Okay.
I was just kidding.
(Yun Jong Woo)
("The Metamorphosis" by Franz Kafka)
What are you doing?
Hello. I was just hungry.
Jong Woo lent me the book.
Oh, I see.
If you want, do you want to join me? I was getting bored.
I'd love to.
- Have a seat. - Okay.
- Wait. Give me a second. - Okay.
All right.
What's this?
It's meat.
It looks like this is raw beef.
The landlady makes this for us from time to time.
My gosh, she's so generous.
The previous studio I lived in didn't give us any food...
to save costs.
Try it.
Okay.
- Thank you. - Sure.
How is it? Is it to your liking?
Yes.
It's slightly tough.
But it's tender at the same time.
By the way, what kind of cut is this?
I don't think I've had this before.
Actually, I don't know.
I just eat whatever she makes.
Right. I'm grateful that she gives us food like this.
By the way, the sauce tastes very different too.
Don't people usually season it with sesame oil?
You're eating this with gusto.
I am.
That's human meat.
I was just joking. Did I scare you?
You were joking, right?
- Let's drink. - Okay.
You totally got me.
- The last time I saw you, - Yes.
it looked like you and Unit 303 got pretty close.
Is it because you two are around the same age?
Yes. Jong Woo is such a nice guy.
But the people here are bothering him.
It's all right. You can talk to me.
Gosh.
It's nothing.
He said the people here are strange, didn't he?
You knew?
When I first came here, I thought they were weird.
And I didn't like them either.
Now, I'm used to them.
Everyone is different.
Things got easier when I realized that people are different.
I guess you have a point too.
Do you...
- Can I address you freely? - Yes, of course.
Okay then. So, what do you do?
You don't look like you'd live here.
Are you an artist?
Why?
Your aura isn't what I see from average people.
I thought I smelled something delicious.
You two were enjoying a snack.
- Is it good? - Yes.
This is...
human flesh.
Yes, I heard. He told me.
I told that joke already.
You did.
I don't know why,
but when someone moves in, I feel like teasing the person.
Then Jong Woo too?
Yes.
He had a terrible scare.
He would. Jong Woo's...
You can't eat that with your hand.
It's good.
Our landlady is one great cook.
No, thanks. I'm fine.
- It's okay. - Have some more.
No, it's fine. I had a lot.
Too bad.
It was fun that you liked it as much as we do.
Pardon?
Bang.
Right. Got it.
I should go back to my room then.
Okay, bye.
Thanks for the snack.
Thank you.
(Jong Woo)
He's not picking up.
The fourth floor bothers me the most.
You said someone keeps entering the fourth floor,
but nobody lives there.
Who could it be and why would they keep going there?
- Something illegal. - Something illegal.
- Right. - Right.
Darn it.
My gosh.
What are you doing?
You're still alive.
Come on.
- Like this. - Darn it.
Is that you, Unit 310?
I need you to vacate your room.
How many bags will he take up?
It's time to work.
(Stranger from Hell)
When you leave, what about those kids?
I'll deal with them.
I think murderers live in my studio.
It is you. It's me, Chang Hyun.
Did you see an abandoned car nearby?
I won this game.
What if Unit 303 doesn't come back?
He'll be back. Don't worry.
Hey. Will you run away this time too?
I'll be waiting in the room.