You seem rather familiar.
Aren't you that punk my boss is dying to meet?
Until we meet again, punk.
How many?
Two.
Miss, are you all right?
Are you the one who called the police?
Oh, gosh.
Where is the guy who called?
Excuse me?
Park Bong-suk.
Is he alive?
Bong-suk!
Park Bong-su!
Was someone else assaulted?
Do you want to make a report at the station
-or keep looking? -Bong-su!
Dad, is Bong-su there?
He disappeared, and I don't have his number.
-Excuse me, miss. -Dad.
Is Ms. Joo okay?
Stay with her, Dad. I'll be right home.
Okay.
Where did he go?
Are you sure there were gang members?
-You need to tell me what was going on. -Just a minute.
My colleague disappeared.
Are you reporting a kidnapping, not an assault?
Bong-suk!
Park Bong-su!
Bong-suk!
Park Bong-su!
Where did he go?
Bong-su!
Park Bong-su!
My gosh.
Park Bong-su!
MINION
The reporter got here an hour ago and had dinner with some woman.
Now he's doing the dishes.
Gosh, I'm starving.
So, is this where he lives?
Reporters must make a lot of money.
This house is...
As always, you still make too much food.
I do tend to make a lot.
We have more leftovers than usual, because your brother didn't come.
You always make an extra serving, don't you?
Just pretend you don't notice that.
I'm not sure if I can bring this up, but...
-About the girl... -You mean, about Ji-an?
May I?
Should I not?
No?
I was just wondering
how old Ji-an would be or what kind of job she would have if she were alive.
Can we talk about things like that?
Myeong-hui.
She'd turn 28 on her next birthday.
Also...
No, I don't know what she would be doing if she were alive.
I have no idea what kind of food she would like.
If she were alive,
she could've become a reporter like you and Gil-han.
Kids follow their parents' footsteps--
Ji-an is dead.
I was just saying, what if--
How could I not know if she were alive?
That's not possible.
Okay. You're right.
How could a mother not know whether her daughter is alive or not?
That's enough.
How could I possibly have lived all these years like this
had I known that she was alive?
That means she lived without a mom
not just for a year or two
but for over twenty years...
Meanwhile...
I have been living
in great comfort
and ease. How am I supposed to...
I just can't...
Myeong-hui.
Myeong-hui, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry. Don't think about it, okay?
Please.
Myeong-hui, please.
Myeong-hui, don't think about it.
-Myeong-hui! -Please.
-Move away.
Myeong-hui, are you okay?
Myeong-hui.
Calm down.
I said something I shouldn't have. I was just...
Wait outside.
Myeong-hui, calm down.
Myeong-hui, can you hear me?
So, you are saying that I won't be able to protect my story or my source, right?
That's why you want me to give it to...
May I speak casually to you?
I guess not.
Mr. Kim, you are asking me to hand over my source to you.
Why should I?
That source is probably in danger right now.
Can't you tell whether or not she's in danger?
You don't understand what is going on, do you?
You have no clue what you've done or how things are going turn out,
do you?
I'm your fan.
No, I practically obsess over you.
You exposed Seongu Foundation's slush fund
and made the chairman resign.
You also covered the offshore tax evasion cases.
You uncovered BM International's stock market manipulation
and made the prime minister resign.
I've been following your reports since college.
I even memorize some of your stories word for word.
Did you really...
investigate them yourself?
Or did you find gullible reporters like me
and force them to hand you over their stories?
But you did go to Iraq during the war, didn't you?
You went there yourself to cover the story about a girl
whose whole family was massacred during the war, right?
When I saw that report, I was so impressed and moved--
-Chae Yeong-sin. -Yes?
I don't know if you wrote that article
because you didn't know the implication of your action
or you were trying to be brave.
But if you can't handle it,
come to me.
REPORTER, KIM MUN-HO
You know, random thoughts cross your mind when you can't sleep.
You see.
You have no idea how many times I dreamed of this moment,
of receiving your business card in person like this.
It was my fantasy.
She reminded me of you back in the day.
Her determined eyes and voice
are exactly like yours.
How...
is she doing?
Let's talk inside.
What did you say to her?
What made her react like that?
What did Dr. Oh say?
I heard she had a checkup
last week.
It's been the same for 20 years.
We saw the physiatrist, neurologist, and psychiatrist
and returned with a huge bag of pills.
What happened?
She was fine for a while.
She didn't have an episode for months.
Tell me.
I got a call two months ago
that we needed to move
Ji-an's grave.
You told her that?
Not yet.
I was going to tell her once it was taken care of,
but I changed my mind after hearing this.
I heard the grave was empty.
Her grave...
There were only a few rocks in the casket.
Weren't you the one
who put her to rest?
Is she really dead?
Or
did you lie to Myeong-hui
about Ji-an's death?
Ji-an is dead.
-What if she's alive? -She's dead.
You know how hard it was for Myeong-hui to accept that
and how hard it was for me to help her to pull herself together.
So...
Ji-an can't be alive.
She can't be alive?
How can you say that?
Does it mean
that if she were alive,
you'd kill her all over again?
How could you say that?
Is that what you did
twenty-three years ago?
Is that what you did to Gil-han?
Because you couldn't have him alive?
Do I need to remind you of the accident?
Do you have to hear it again?
Was it really an accident?
Was it?
What if you find out about the truth?
Mun-sik.
What difference would it make whether you know
the truth or not?
You can't do anything anyway.
What did you do?
What did you do to those people?
It's as you guessed.
What am I guessing?
You know everything about me.
Right, except for one thing.
Did you think
I would never read a book
like Arch of Triumph?
You know everything that happened in this room,
and yet,
you have done nothing about it.
You've never stopped me
nor reported me to the police.
You've never even reported it on the news.
Because there is no point.
Mun-ho,
that means your hands aren't clean in this.
You and I,
from 1992 until today,
have been in this together.
Are you still in denial?
-Damn. -What are you up to?
You normally exercise at this hour when you're not on the job.
If you're not busy,
let's think about the situation we are in.
First off, Bae Sang-su's guys know that you are Healer.
Right?
Sang-su must have heard about it by now. I'm sure he's wracking his brain.
"What? Healer showed up? Why? Where?"
"Next to that girl named Chae Yeong-sin."
I know. I lost my mind and did something stupid.
I admit it. Are you happy now?
So, what would he be ordering his guys to do now?
I'm positive.
It was him.
According to our guys,
he looked just like the guy who showed up on the subway last time.
Is she the one he was protecting?
It looked like there was something going on between them.
Like what? Is she his girlfriend or wife?
Are they just friends
or do they fool around with each other?
We don't know that yet.
Name.
Chae Yeong-sin. She's a reporter at Someday News.
That article you told us to take care of...
-Did she write that? -Yes, sir.
This is interesting.
Finally, I'm getting the whole picture.
All right, then.
-Find out everything about her. -Yes, sir.
Get moving.
Sang-su's will have his guys lurk around her
in order to get to you.
That's a given, right?
Then what should you do?
There is nothing to consider.
You should stay away from her no matter what.
Don't even look in her direction.
I'm sure Sang-su's goons are looking into her
including her job, home, family,
down to her report cards from grade school.
How far do Sang-su's goons go?
What do you mean?
When they get a job request,
do they go as far as kidnapping and blackmailing?
They are a legitimate business on paper,
but I highly doubt that they could buy that building
only by taking legitimate and legal jobs.
What if...
This is really just hypothetical.
Those guys...
If I don't ever show up,
they will want to ask Yeong-sin directly about my whereabouts.
So, just how far would they...
Would they kidnap her, lock her up,
and go as far as torturing her?
Hey, Healer.
What do you think? Are they capable of such things?
Do you like her that much?
She looks pretty in the photos.
Is she prettier in person? Is she sexy?
Seriously, have you suddenly gone off your rocker?
You should have fled earlier, but you ran to her.
Even now, when trouble is knocking at your door,
you're still worried about her.
-Ms. Jo. -Is she that pretty?
Just don't.
You're a fugitive and a murder suspect.
I thought you wanted to move to a deserted island.
Don't fall for her unless you think she'll go with you.
No matter how pretty she is, don't bother starting anything.
When we humans see chimpanzees or tigers,
we don't care much about how they look.
It's not easy for us to tell
whether one chimpanzee or tiger is prettier than others.
To me, human beings are the same.
They are all alike.
But...
this girl is a little different.
How is she different?
She's like a panther from a documentary I saw.
It had a broken leg, but came across a pack of hyenas.
Being hurt and outnumbered, it didn't stand a chance.
However, it attacked them first and refused to back down.
Hey, thief!
That's my bag
which makes you a thief.
I'll...
distract them, so you run.
She is just like that panther.
She isn't fearless because she's clueless.
She's still brave even in the face of danger.
I cried a lot after I watched that documentary.
I'm getting choked up just thinking about it.
Anyway, I'm like that too.
I'm not the type to run away or hide.
MINION
Beasts are afraid to fight other beasts.
Any of them would feel scared.
However, whoever shows fear first loses its life.
So, if anyone is after you, attack first before they see your weakness.
That is how you survive in the wild.
There.
The big guy is Oh Yong-sik.
He's Bae Sang-su's third in command.
The guy up there playing with a toy goes by the name "Yoyo."
He's Bae Sang-su's right-hand man.
You seem to know a lot about them.
I've been following them for years now.
They officially set up the company and even have business cards.
But if I dig, I'm sure I'll find a slew of things.
In other words, you haven't been able to dig deep enough.
What?
Sang-su's hackers are so good
that even the Pentagon wants them.
If you look on the bright side,
they are laying low right now
because we're watching them.
We found something interesting
while looking for information on that Someday reporter.
It's about the first job you asked me to do.
You asked me to find Healer and get rid of him, right?
I think he is related to this reporter in some way.
So, this is what I assume.
You said that the reporter wrote something troubling.
I think she and Healer are connected--
-Mr. Bae. -Yes, sir.
Don't assume anything.
Pardon?
You don't need to make assumptions.
Just do what you're told.
Yes, sir.
I'm sorry, sir.
So, did you find out where Joo Yeon-hui is hiding?
I'm positive the Someday reporter knows.
We are keeping a close eye on her.
What about Healer?
We found a way to draw him out, so we'll get rid of him soon.
Do it, and call me once it's done.
The major papers agreed to cooperate,
and TV stations are on board too.
Still, it will be difficult to completely cover it up.
Small Internet sites and podcasts may keep following the story.
What can they do?
It's not so simple.
The mayoral candidate of Seoul took sexual bribes
from a construction company president.
The victim filed charges with the police.
I heard that the minority party has started an investigation.
It'll be impossible to sweep under the rug.
You said they were small.
Do you know why they remain insignificant?
It's because they can't join together.
They don't know how to make their voice heard.
That's why they can't do anything
other than remain insignificant.
Don't you agree?
Yes, sir.
Next.
It's about Bongjin Life Insurance.
I heard from the Prosecutors' Office...
-But... -Pardon?
The name was Healer, right?
Do you mean the courier?
It's a very familiar name.
That's what they called him
a long time ago.
How many?
Don't ever follow anyone blindly again.
It may cost you your life.
It's him.
That's the guy. It's Healer.
But why did he help me?
Why me?
Why?
Wait!
I told you not to go near the window.
They may have followed me.
Look who's outside.
Is someone here?
I knew it. What should we do?
I bet those thugs are here.
No, it's that man.
Pardon?
Chi-su!
Hurry up and come in.
Chi-su.
I'm sorry.
Hey, Bong-su.
Yeong-sin.
I'm sorry.
Are you okay? Are you hurt?
I'm okay.
But...
I ran away first.
You asked me to protect her,
but I was so scared.
Besides, there was nothing I could do.
Anyway, when I came to my senses,
I found myself running away alone.
Didn't you say he got beat up?
I did.
Didn't you pass out after you got beat up?
You're right. I got hit here and...
Let me see.
Sorry?
Here. And they hit me here, too...
Wait...
Well, my armpits are pretty sensitive.
He seems fine.
But why were you sleeping outside?
Oh, that?
I was worried about her, but didn't want to wake her up.
I kept wondering what to do, and I felt sleepy, so--
What happened to your hand?
I don't know.
I may have been hit. Actually, I fell down after being hit.
-My arm... -Let me see.
That hurts.
-Bong-suk. -Sorry?
I'm not Bong-suk. My name is--
Still, I was saved because you called the police.
A scaredy-cat like you still managed to do so
after being beaten up.
Come here.
Excuse me, but if you do this here--
Do you know how worried I was?
-You're a good boy. -Wait...
-You cute little thing. -Hold on.
I know I'm cute, but this is...
That's right.
Dad, you can't go to the police station alone with Ms. Joo.
And our house isn't that safe either, so...
Don't you know who I am?
Just one phone call,
truckloads of friends will come running.
Con artists, thugs, and thieves...
I have all types of friends.
I'll have protection once I make that call...
Yeong-sin.
Aren't you done treating his hand?
Don't you think you're holding hands for too long?
It's all done. Let's go eat.
What? Wait.
Me too?
Then what?
Are you going to sit there and starve yourself while we eat?
Let's go.
Wait.
Hold on.
Ms. Chae made this potato dish.
Try it.
Here.
Yeong-sin can only make three dishes.
This potato dish is one of them.
Come on, it's not just three.
There's the potato dish, kimchi fried rice, curry, and--
Let's eat.
-Thank you for the food. -Thank you for the food.
Thank...
Why aren't you eating?
Do you prefer bread?
Then go downstairs.
Cheol-min is probably making some toast.
No, there are just so many dishes to eat.
Find every construction bid
Jeguk Construction submitted over the past three to five years.
If Mr. Hwang offered up sexual bribes,
I'm sure some are related to Kim Ui-chan.
Yes, sir.
Go to Public Procurement Service. I'll tell Mr. Oh that you'll be there.
Yes, sir.
How many are in Hwang Je-guk's entertainment agency?
I know.
There are about 12.
This guy is so suspicious.
Why does a president of a construction company have an entertainment agency?
No one's promising either.
They lured those women with promises of stardom.
Stardom, my ass.
It's obvious they were used for sexual bribes.
Is it obvious?
-Well, so... -Is it?
-Are you a reporter or a psychic? -I'm sorry.
Contact all the actresses in that agency.
See if anyone went through the same thing
or if anyone knows about Joo Yeon-hui's case.
Yes, leave it to me.
Interviewing women is my specialty.
We also need to look into Kim Ui-chan. Who are his advisers?
Mun-ho.
Do you know one of them?
Behind you.
Another team is taking on the story about Kim Ui-chan and Hwang Je-guk.
You need to work on something else.
Go to the Philippines.
The daughter of the president of a Korean company
was kidnapped there.
-I heard about it. -You cover that story.
Wasn't she kidnapped a year ago?
"As more Korean companies expand their business overseas,
more crimes against them are occurring."
-We'll focus on that aspect-- -Is this your idea or the higher-ups'?
Or external forces?
This special?
No, the idea to dig up a year-old case
to force me out of the country for a while.
Mun-ho.
Whenever my sister-in-law serves food, she always decorates the plate.
For example, she decorates it with herbs or flowers.
So, can't you just regard my stories
as one of those herbs or flowers?
All the other news stations cover the same things.
My story can help us stand out from the rest.
Is that utterly impossible?
Our team handles the special feature section,
and I'm the chief.
I'm ordering my subordinate to investigate a story.
What should I do?
Should I put my hands together and beg?
I wasn't done talking.
What are you doing?
Do you realize that you're being childish and immature?
You're acting like a 20-year-old.
Min-jae.
Smile once in a while.
It's such a shame
since you have such a pretty smile.
I, Kim Mun-ho, editor of the news department,
resign due to a conflict of interest with the station.
Should we just switch places?
My chair looks more comfortable, doesn't it?
What? No, it's all right.
-I'm satisfied as is. -Why not?
I get better sunlight here.
UV rays are bad for the skin. It causes sunspots.
Chae Yeong-sin, you idiot!
-I'll never do it again. -Do what?
What won't you do again?
A lowly reporter posted a story without her chief's approval.
Even if it was an exclusive no one else dared to cover,
and even if we recorded the most views in our history,
and even though it had a great impact,
-a lowly reporter-- -How dare you!
-Reporter Yeo. -Yes, sir.
How is Yeong-sin's article doing today?
Is it still a top searched item?
No, it disappeared a while ago.
An exclusive is an exclusive
only if someone else follows up on it.
It doesn't matter how interesting the story is.
If no one cares about it, then it's nothing but garbage.
It's even useless than toilet paper!
You're right.
-Reporter Yeo. -Yes, sir.
Did anyone else publish an article about the Kim Ui-chan, Hwang Je-guk story?
A few.
-Onara News, Incidents and Truth, and-- -You fool!
Not those small and insignificant ones!
Are any of them mainstream newspapers or TV stations?
No, sir.
There's more.
This came to our office.
Assemblyman Kim Ui-chan is suing us for defamation.
That's absurd.
I never disclosed his name.
-When did I-- -Is that so?
Really? Okay, let's take a look.
Here.
"An assemblyman in his third term.
Lead mayoral candidate for Seoul, Assemblyman K."
Goodness.
It can't get more specific than this.
-Everything is pointing at him. Here... -I made a huge mistake.
Chief, would the trial cost a lot?
-I'm-- -Are you serious?
You have two options.
Option A--
I can't resign.
This is so unfair.
If I've done anything wrong,
it would be drinking too much that night
and being out of my mind from not sleeping for days.
That is all.
Then, option B.
I'll do anything.
-Do it right. -But that's...
Sorry?
Whether it be for an article or evidence in a trial,
dig up something we can use.
That's the only way we can survive.
Remember what I just said.
It's a pretty cool line
which rarely comes from my mouth.
Damn, my stomach hurts.
Ms. Jo.
Are you still upset?
Ms. Jo!
Hey.
Min-ja?
Honey.
You crazy jerk.
You know you can't stay mad at me
for more than a day.
Just know this.
If you're arrested or if your identity is compromised,
I will cut ties with you in a heartbeat.
I know.
If you want to stay alive in prison,
you must forget whatever you know about me.
I know nothing about you anyway.
I don't know what you look like or your address.
Wait. Hold on.
Min-ja isn't even your real name, right?
So what?
Will you continue playing Superman there?
Superman?
-What did he do? -You don't know Superman?
-Even if you don't watch movies-- -There are so many superheroes.
Which one is he?
Someone who went undercover in a newspaper company for a girl.
So what? What now?
I sent you a picture.
My dad, my master, and three others are in the picture.
Find out who they are.
The best way is to ask Master directly.
But you still can't reach him, right?
It's too sweet.
Anyway, Dae-yong is tailing Bae Sang-su.
She will call you when the right time comes.
Help her out when she does.
What do you mean?
Help her out with what?
-Bae Sang-su is trying to-- -Bong-suk!
-Can you drive? -Yes.
-I have a class one driver's license-- -Good.
-Where are we going? -Come. It's important.
I have a superhot angel in front of me,
so record your message quickly and hang up.
And stop calling!
Hey, Traitor.
Your apprentice has been inquiring about your friends.
Should I just leave him be or what?
As for said apprentice,
I don't think he realizes yet,
but I think a girl is complicating his job and life.
If this keeps up, it won't work for me.
I'll just watch for now, but if he doesn't snap out of it,
we may need to replace him.
Do you have any other successors?
Someone who can take over as the Healer.
Since you left me
-Pardon? -I just can't
-Pardon? -Live without you
I miss you, my love
Even if I am alone
I am not sad
Because I have memories with you
But
-This deep sense of emptiness -Do you always
just sing random songs at random places?
They are not random songs.
I don't like current songs which is why I sing classics.
And I sing only at certain times.
It's when I'm super happy or super annoyed.
And like now,
when I'm nervous, scared, and worried.
As days go by
Will I get used to it?
Do you even have an appointment?
That Hwang Je-guk guy...
Will he even meet with us?
Of course not.
But who am I?
I've honed my skills in tailing, staking out,
and barging into people's homes in this industry,
so just leave it to me.
Wait, did you just talk down to me?
What? Of course not.
You must have heard it wrong.
No, I'm sure I heard you just now.
-You-- -I think we're here.
Is this it?
Are we here? Really?
-This is bad. -What is? Why?
This looks bad.
Very bad.
We can either just drive past them,
or turn the car around here.
We can't do that.
Stop the car.
No, never mind. Pass.
Let's come up with a plan first.
Go.
Just leave!
No, stop.
We need to fight them head-on.
-That's right. -Fight them head-on.
No, go.
Go.
No, stop!
Stop. This is a matter of my pride.
Yes, pride.
I'm scared. Let's just go.
Let's make an appointment first. Hurry.
Go.
Hello, Mr. Bae. What brings you here?
Are you here to make sure your boys are doing a good job protecting me?
Your boys are great at their job.
Not a single reporter has even come close.
I've brought a reporter.
What?
She's the first to write the story about you.
We think she may be hiding Joo Yeon-hui as well.
I see.
Was it her?
My goodness.
She is quite brave for a girl.
Hello.
I'm Reporter Chae Yeong-sin of Someday News.
If you don't mind,
I would like to ask you a few questions.
Rather than contacting me via phone or e-mail,
you came to see me in person.
Wow, what a hard-working reporter.
And you've got guts.
I didn't think you would answer my call or agree to meet me,
so we came to take a few pictures from the outside.
Look at you.
Not bad.
Miss, why don't I offer you a job?
-I don't think I can-- -No.
Our entertainment agency is pretty big.
We give a fat signing bonus too.
You know Ms. Joo Yeon-hui, correct?
She was an actress signed with your agency.
I like you more and more.
Do you know that she reported you to the police?
You are accused of bribery, sexual assault,
and she said she was assaulted too.
We have photographs from the hospital she went to.
-I'd like you to comment on this matter. -Here's the thing.
You have no manners whatsoever.
How old are you?
-I'm old enough. -And yet, you don't get it.
Even if you write your stories, no one will take them.
Someone will. We, at Someday News--
Should I tell the National Tax Service to audit that newspaper company?
If the owner finds out, he will rush over and get on his knees.
-But, sir-- -Yeon-hui.
Where is she?
-You're losing your manners too. -What?
She was assaulted?
Like this?
Did she mean something like this?
-Come on. We should leave. -Move.
I'm scared. I can't do this.
I don't want to do this. Please, can we go?
Hey!
Hey! You can't leave just yet.
I have got a lot to teach you.
Mr. Bae, did you hear me? I have a lot more to say!
An interview?
-Yeong-sin. -Fine.
-I'll bring everyone in my agency, -Hey.
so you can ask them!
Ask them how generous I am to those useless pieces of trash.
My generosity knows no end. Just ask them!
Yeong-sin.
Mom.
Mom!
Mom...
Now is the time.
Now?
But there are so many of them.
Hey, miss. Come over here.
Let's begin the interview. Let's get on with it.
I'll let you dig very deep.
Get them!
Hey! Damn it!
It's been connected.
That's it!
What the...
Did you press something?
No, I didn't.
Open the door.
What the hell?
Shit. What's going on?
-Hey! What's going on? -Hey!
What is it?
What?
What do you mean my car is haunted?
Fine.
I need to step out for a minute.
You, come with me. You, stay here.
Yeong-sin!
Hey, miss.
Haven't you seen someone get hit before?
How can you write about something that you've never seen with your eyes?
As a reporter,
you must only write about those you see or hear in person.
Now that you've seen it, you should start writing.
What will you write?
Why don't you tell me?
-Stop! -Get it!
Get it!
Stop the car!
Hey, look up.
Are you that scared?
You...
What?
-You... -I can't hear you! Speak louder!
You're a hopeless
piece of trash.
-Sir! -Sir!
Bong-su!
Yeong-sin?
Are you okay?
Please help me.
Wait, come here.
Look at me.
Follow me. Can you do that?
This way.
The reason I show up near her
is because I've been using her as bait.
He pressed charges against her?
You're Healer, aren't you?
We have no video nor power.
We have no money to go to court.
The truth?
Who cares about that anymore?
It must be Kim Mun-sik, the owner of Jeil News.
He killed Ko Seong-cheol and framed me for the murder.
I have a crush on someone.
I think I've met him.