(All characters, organizations, places, cases, and incidents...)
(in this drama are fictitious.)
(Episode 5)
About what you said...
Is it true?
Which part?
That I tried to stop them?
No.
You said...
what happened that day was an accident.
Is that true?
Is it?
I told you.
So it's true then?
Why is that important?
- What? - Why is that important?
Joon Seok.
What are you doing?
What's this about?
It wasn't an accident?
You can think what you want.
Joon Seok. Joon Seok...
- It's different. - What's different?
What are you talking about?
Seon Ho didn't tie these.
They'll come off. Tie them properly.
They're easier to take off this way.
I think a ribbon would be tighter.
Shall I do it for you?
I prefer it this way. Ribbons aren't my taste either.
What a weird taste.
- Hurry up, Soo Ho. - Hurry up.
- I'm coming. - Hurry.
You're always late.
- See you. - Bye.
Seon Ho said...
he didn't like tying them like a ribbon.
Look.
This pair and this. They're all the same.
Only this one is different.
The shoes he wore that day are tied different.
Seon Ho wasn't alone that day. He was with someone.
That person tied these.
Why? What for?
To make it look like a suicide.
Don't jump to conclusions.
Seon Ho could've tied them differently that day.
They were definitely tied the usual way that morning.
Seon Ho...
didn't want to die.
Someone wanted to make it look like a suicide.
Joon Seok. Open the door.
Let's talk.
Please open the door. Please.
I just want to help you.
I'm not trying to blame you.
Let me in, Joon Seok.
(The Door to the Abyss)
Did something bad happen at the academy?
No.
Why are you in a bad mood?
I'm not.
"I'm worried" is written all over your handsome face.
I'm fine.
See? You sound annoyed.
I'm not annoyed.
Okay, fine.
Shall we get some ice cream?
Dad's on a business trip...
Drop me off at school.
Why do you want to go to school?
I left something behind.
Is it important?
I need it for an exam tomorrow.
I see.
Go to the gate at the back.
Why?
It's quicker that way. It's a shortcut.
Okay sure.
Don't wait for me.
You'll be right back.
I might take a while if I'm looking things up.
I'll wait. Get what you need.
I can manage on my own. Go home.
Why are you so cranky today?
This is why Dad calls me a mama's boy.
Okay.
Call if you're running late. I'll pick you up.
I won't be late. Go ahead.
Okay, sure. I'm leaving.
Joon Seok.
Joon Seok. Wait. Listen.
Joon Seok.
Sorry.
(Safety and Security)
Why is everyone so interested in the Seah case?
I don't know.
She was there when the students gave statements?
Don't even mention it.
She almost fought with a parent.
Really?
Analyze the fingerprints on this.
What?
My son didn't tie these shoelaces.
I heard you found my son's shoes on the roof.
Yes.
Do you remember how the shoelaces were tied?
The shoelaces?
Yes. When we got them back,
they were tied up in a ribbon.
Like how most people usually tie their shoelaces.
I'm asking if that's how they were tied when you found them.
I was too flustered to remember correctly,
but I think you're right.
You didn't tie them up or something, did you?
Why would I?
I shouldn't touch evidence.
But why are you asking about that?
My son doesn't tie his shoes like this.
I checked all his shoes at home.
None of them were tied like this.
Only these were tied differently.
There's no proof that someone else tied them up.
That's why...
I want you to pull some prints.
That day would've been special.
Special?
You know how you clean your desk...
before you study for an exam.
Your son might have tied his laces differently...
- to refresh... - My son...
Please.
He didn't want to kill himself.
Someone made it look like a suicide.
People fiddle with other people's shoes.
- How can... - Be quiet!
I get what you mean, but...
Will you say I'm being irrational?
Sending these in to have prints pulled from them is no big deal.
My wife believes someone hurt Seon Ho...
and made it look like a suicide.
(Security)
As a mother, she would doubt everything.
But I think it's a reach to suspect foul play with the shoelaces alone.
I'm aware.
That's what the police will say too.
Do you think the same as your wife?
What do you mean?
Fabric laces or shoes don't retain fingerprints.
You won't get anything even if you send them to a lab.
Even if, by some miracle, we find a partial,
unless the suspect's a criminal,
we must run the partial against every person in Korea.
That would take too long.
Just the students... No.
If that's too much...
Can't you compare them to the prints of the kids in the video?
We don't have the prints of minors on file.
We'll need their parents' permission.
Would they allow us to take their kids fingerprints?
They all have an alibi too.
Then what on earth...
can you police do?
If you keep saying you can't do this or that,
who will get to the bottom of what Seon Ho went through?
If you suspect foul play without proof,
- then the wronged... - The one...
who's really wronged is my son!
The person you should protect...
is the victim, not the attackers.
Not the attackers but the victim!
We're not protecting the attackers here!
Detective Kim!
I understand how you feel,
but pulling prints won't help.
(Upright and powerful Kangho Police, a safe and happy community)
Why is she making such a fuss?
Darn it. She even left these behind.
- Hey. - What?
Would you tie your shoelaces differently...
before you killed yourself?
I could if I wanted to be mentally prepared.
Why would a mentally prepared kid not leave a note?
It's inconsistent.
Adolescents tend to be impulsive.
Check the cameras for Seon Ho's activity from his academy to school.
What's the matter with you? What about Ki Deuk Cheol?
Excuse me.
Hey.
Hello.
I'm Choi Ji Kyung.
(Choi Ji Kyung, Jungun Daily)
I overheard you speak with the detectives.
I got curious.
Curious?
Yes. Patriotic martyr Lee Han Yeol's shoes changed the world.
You brought a pair as well.
Is it a school bullying case?
If you feel wronged, I could help.
I don't trust reporters who approach out of curiosity.
I don't write just with curiosity.
I'll call if I need your help.
How did I end up like this?
I'm a piece of trash.
While talking to the police, Gi Chan...
named Joon Seok as the ringleader.
I don't think you have anything to worry about.
What about the other two kids?
Those two told the truth.
Joon Seok was only present,
but he's not the ringleader. He tried to stop the fight.
They spoke very honestly.
Gi Chan must take after his father.
He has a temper and does poorly in school.
I think he held a grudge against Joon Seok for...
telling the truth to their teacher and lied.
Did you tell the police that?
Of course.
I also informed the members of the committee.
That was a mistake.
Pardon?
Now everyone will have formed a prejudice against Gi Chan.
I only wanted to share accurate information...
The committee members will make the right call.
I believe so too.
We should reinforce "the love your friend week".
Start an anti-bullying campaign and education program.
I'll contact the precinct to ask for their cooperation.
Also, consider hiring an outside expert...
to give a talk on being a good citizen...
to the whole school during assembly.
Yes, sir.
How long have you been vice-principal?
This is my seventh year.
That's way too long.
Your daughter gets married next year, right?
Yes.
You should be promoted to the principal before then.
Only Gi Chan said Joon Seok made them do it?
Yes.
To be honest, I don't believe that Joon Seok's the ringleader.
Do you think Gi Chan's lying?
That's what's confusing.
Gi Chan's story was more detailed than Sung Jae or Young Chul's.
Joon Seok would've denied it, of course.
Yes.
What are you two whispering about?
Are you two dating?
- No! - What?
It's natural for a young man and woman to date.
We aren't dating.
You've been through a lot, Mr. Lee.
I was harsh to you, I know.
I said what I did for the sake of our students.
Please don't take it to heart.
It's fine.
They wrapped up the case as an attempted suicide.
So why would you carry out fingerprint identification?
You're wasting governmental authority...
by accepting their groundless assertions.
Yes, I understand where you're coming from.
But the police should stop them from trying to make a big deal...
out of a small school violence incident.
(Seah Middle School)
(Goblin Hotteok)
Excuse me.
Do you sell hotteok here every day?
Not every day. I'm here on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.
Then were you here on October 25?
On Thursday?
Yes, there was a full moon that night...
because of a total lunar eclipse.
Are you talking about the night when an ambulance came here?
Yes, that's right.
Yes, I was here.
By any chance, did you see anyone...
enter or exit the back gate before the cops came?
I'm not sure.
I was sleeping, and I woke up at the sound of the ambulance.
So I'm not quite sure.
Plus, it's really dark out here, so it's hard to see anyone.
Can I take a look at your dashcam?
As you can see, this vehicle is junk.
I see.
But...
I do think there was a car parked nearby.
Did anyone come out of the car?
I'm not sure about that.
But I do think I saw a car.
Do you remember the model?
Gosh, no. I was half asleep.
Dong Hee.
What are you still doing at school?
Were you waiting here to see me?
Do you have something to say to me?
By any chance,
is it something related to Seon Ho?
It's okay.
You can tell me...
everything.
Don't trust anyone.
I said, don't trust anyone.
Why are you saying that all of a sudden?
Did you forget?
Why are you trying to get involved in someone else's business...
after what you've been through at your previous school?
What did I do?
Do you have evidence to prove...
that Seon Ho didn't try to commit suicide?
Well, no.
If you don't, no one will believe you.
And even if you do have proof,
they can cover it up if they're rich and come from nice backgrounds.
Don't get involved and end up in a mess like last time.
Just stay quiet.
I'm not strong enough...
to protect you yet.
I'll see you when I get back.
Dong Hee, would you like...
to talk to me somewhere else?
I have nothing to say.
I know you came here to tell me something.
- No. - Dong Hee.
It's a bad thing to stay quiet when you know something.
Without any evidence,
I won't be able to prove anything.
All you need to do is be honest and tell me what you know.
That's what I did last time.
Last time? What do you mean?
No, it's nothing.
If you remain a bystander,
that means you're no different from them.
How are you any different?
What?
I'm also...
just a ghost to you.
You never once talked to me.
She asked for fingerprint identification,
but they just ignored her.
She's so disheartened.
I'm worried that she might faint.
- Should I put her on the phone? - No, it's okay.
I just called because she wouldn't answer her cell phone.
You should make sure she eats something.
She hasn't been eating well.
I'll take care of her.
You shouldn't skip meals either.
In Ha at least shows that she's upset.
But you don't show your emotions at all.
I'm more worried about you.
I'm okay. I'm also eating well.
Okay, please take care of her.
You should eat before it gets cold.
I'm not hungry.
You still should eat.
Come and have a bite.
Will you stop? I said I'm not hungry.
In Ha, you should try and have a bite.
You need to eat in order to stay strong.
Your skin looks really rough these days.
It's crucial for women to have good skin.
Should I put on some music for you?
Yes, good music will help you feel better...
- and arouse your appetite. - Why are you so upbeat?
What are you talking about?
How can you always be so upbeat when Seon Ho's in the hospital?
Do you think I'm actually happy?
After what happened to Seon Ho, you never once smiled...
Do I need to smile?
Is that really necessary?
You know that's not what I mean.
You wouldn't understand because you're not a mom.
Did you really have to say that?
I want to cry too.
But I'm just holding it in.
I'm forcing myself to smile because I shouldn't add onto...
Then don't smile!
If you want to cry, just cry.
No one's forcing you to smile.
Do whatever you want! I don't care if you eat or not.
Gosh.
(Da Hee)
The person you have reached is not available.
Why are you here?
I asked you first.
I was just passing by.
What is she hiding?
What do you mean?
Who's hiding?
What is Da Hee trying to hide?
What do you mean?
You know, don't you?
What do I know?
Then why are you here?
I told you.
I was passing by and just...
Just what?
I heard she is sick, and I got worried.
Yet you're not worried about my brother?
You've never visited.
I thought you were his best friend.
Why didn't you do something when they were beating him up?
I tried to stop them. But...
- I thought they were playing. - You scumbag.
- What? - You're the worst,
and the most cowardly.
You coward.
You're so pretentious.
You...
are a scumbag.
I didn't know you were such a coward.
I trusted you.
I will get back at you.
You're going to pay the same price.
Here, like this.
- Is it here? - No, not there.
I said not there.
- Get it. Get it! - Wait!
You almost got it.
It's right there!
Right there.
You got all the chocolate on Valentine's day.
- You can have them all. - I hate chocolate.
But still, take it.
I can just tell them I ate it.
Soo Ho!
- What happened to you? - Aunt Joon Ha!
What happened?
It's okay.
What are you talking about?
You don't know?
You act all honest,
and tell Young Chul to not say a thing?
How do you do that?
Tell him what?
Anyways,
why are you trying to frame Gi Chan to be the leader?
Young Chul never said anything like that!
Young Chul told them something unfavorable to Gi Chan.
Who said that?
You're just making up stories!
You said Seong Jae didn't talk either.
Why is that so important?
So this has nothing to do with your son?
It's all done, just take care of Gi Chan...
until they send us the letter.
- What? - I'm busy, so I should get going.
Hey, you!
It's like she's a different person!
Why are you doing this?
They told on that Gi Chan deleted the video first.
Well, that's true.
Young Chul was the one who did it!
I'm so upset.
Why is he so bad at lying?
He's just like me. He's too honest.
I'm so upset.
What?
What are you going to do?
What?
If Joon Seok found out you told on him, you're done.
Shut it.
You should have just listened to your parents. Why did you...
I told them because you guys weren't talking!
You betrayed us.
What did you say?
Joon Seok kept the secret about the video.
But you betrayed him.
Are you high or something? That's nonsense!
You did betray us.
- You... - Hey, Ant-Man!
Ant-Man.
I told you to keep it together.
Why am I the Ant-Man?
You're Ant-Man from now on.
And you're Captain America.
Me?
Yes.
Says who?
You told them I gave everyone their roles.
That's the truth.
So,
you're Ant-man from now on.
Who do you think you are?
Are you a deity? Say something, guys!
Why don't you guys ever talk when he is around?
That's enough.
Why am I being the fool here?
Just go home.
Shall we have some burgers?
Yes.
You?
Sure.
Let's go.
Look at them.
I've got to go.
Why didn't you answer my calls?
I didn't know you called.
Come here. Sit.
Tell me the truth.
About what?
Why did you lie?
When did I lie?
You told me.
Joon Seok told you to do it,
and you were scared of him.
Then why did you lie in front of them?
- That's not... - Did Joon Seok...
threaten you?
No!
Joon Seok and I are best friends. He's so nice to me.
Then why did you lie?
Gi Chan was being honest, why were you lying?
Gi Chan betrayed our friendship.
- What? - A man should protect his friend.
That's what real men do.
Aren't you sorry for Seon Ho?
How do you say that after what you've done?
We were just playing!
Why do you do this to me?
How was that playing?
You should be feeling sorry and asking for forgiveness.
Have you lost your mind?
You just don't understand.
What? Young Chul!
(HOHO Bakery)
Don't just stand there,
make your apology and go home.
Apologize and save yourself.
Don't forget to put the leftovers in the refrigerator.
That's your apology?
I'm sorry.
That wasn't genuine at all.
Thanks for the abalone porridge.
It was good.
Now that's a little better.
Bye.
Don't ask Soo Ho too much.
If she finds out I told you,
she's not going to trust me.
All right.
Why did Soo Ho cry?
She refused to tell me.
In Ha.
I came here to talk to you.
- I don't want to. - I...
need to tell you something.
You said you had something to say.
Go ahead.
After my husband died in a car accident,
I really...
felt so lost.
I don't know if he knew he'd die suddenly,
but before he died, he bought this apartment...
and bought a life insurance policy.
We didn't have to worry about income for a while,
but...
I still lacked confidence.
I didn't think I could run a store,
and I didn't think I could survive with Young Chul.
Around that time,
you visited me every day...
and asked if I'd eaten...
and told silly jokes.
You listened to all my boring complaints.
If it hadn't been for you, I wouldn't have gotten through it.
I barely got on my feet and reopened the convenience store.
After that,
my focus was on living happily with Young Chul.
I wanted to raise him as well as anyone else.
I didn't care if he did poorly in school...
as long as he was a good kid.
I'm sorry.
I felt so bad that I couldn't even say I was sorry.
I focused only on my kid...
and ended up hurting you so much.
I'm sorry, In Ha.
I'm really sorry.
Why is that important?
- What? - Why is that important?
Joon Seok.
You got back at the same time?
- We met outside. - What about dinner?
I had a burger.
Did you two argue?
Why would I argue with our kid?
You're home early.
Yes. I'm a bit tired.
Seon Ho's mom asked the police to fingerprint Seon Ho's shoes.
She's insisting that someone tried to make it look like a suicide.
What does that have to do with the shoes?
The laces were tied differently to how Seon Ho usually tied them.
She's just imagining things.
So, will the police run the shoes for prints?
Fabric doesn't retain prints.
Your alumus is more persistent than we expected.
I doubt she'll give up easily.
She can't give up since it's about her son.
Go and take a shower.
Your dad's hospital?
Yes. I heard Seon Ho has to go somewhere else.
Yes.
It's not a university hospital, but it's a general hospital.
It also has decent facilities.
If there are coma patients like Seon Ho,
they're given one-on-one care by a designated nurse.
We also have a few talented brain specialists.
I'll be much better for Seon Ho...
than an affiliated hospital or care home.
My dad will take extra special care of him.
Then it's perfect for Seon Ho.
There are times when doctors are rude and make me furious.
In Ha, let's do as she says.
To tell the truth, it's too much.
You don't have to feel bad.
It's not like I'm offering the service for free.
The fees could be a bit expensive then.
Consider it about the same as an affiliated hospital.
Even if we transfer him, we should still pay the full amount.
But I can't make up my mind yet.
Give me a chance to apologize.
This is all I can do for Seon Ho.
Think only of him.
You should do all you can for him.
I don't know.
I'm not up for it.
It'll be like we owe them.
I feel the same.
But it's the best environment for Seon Ho.
Let's look around the affiliated hospital tomorrow...
and move him there if it's decent.
Honey.
Let's think only of Seon Ho.
After all the visits to the hospital,
I realized it helps to know a doctor.
If he goes to Eun Joo's dad's hospital,
they'll take special care of him.
I looked up the hospital, and they got good reviews.
Especially the neurosurgery department.
- Really? - Yes.
The feeling of debt...
is nothing compared to our love for Seon Ho.
Let's take him there.
Did the committee reach a consensus?
Ms. Ham?
(Vice-principal Bae Sang Bok)
(Seah Middle School)
(To Lim Sook Hee)
(To Lee Sang Woo)
(To Na Pil Joon)
(Seoul Gangnam-gu)
(To Park Moo Jin)
(Seah Middle School)
(Na Sung Jae: 3 days of volunteer work, 4 hours of special education)
(Lee Gi Chan: 3 days of volunteer work, 4 hours of special education)
(Jo Young Chul: 3 days of volunteer work, 4 hours of special education)
(Letter of Apology)
What's this?
(School Violence Committee, Results and Review)
All they got is just three days of volunteer work?
How is this possible, honey?
I can't believe this.
(Grilled Beef Ribs Course Meal)
Now that everything's over,
focus on your studies again starting from tomorrow.
Of course.
I know you had to go through a lot.
You should eat nice food and get good sleep.
- Okay. - Let's go inside.
You should stay away from Gi Chan if possible.
Three days of volunteer work is enough.
What's with the four hours of special education?
It would've been worse if we didn't hire an attorney.
All because he didn't do what he was told.
I'm so dumbfounded the more I think of it.
About what?
Joon Seok didn't even get punished.
Did you think he'd get punished? He's the director's son.
He needs to attend the special education with a parent,
so you should go with him.
I have no time for that.
I need to play golf. I can't go.
What do you want to eat?
Anything.
I know you had to go through a lot,
and it must've been hard for you to teach the kids...
and deal with the committee at the same time.
There were a lot of documents that needed to be prepared,
and we had to schedule the right time and date...
for both the committee members and parents.
And Mr. Shin worked really hard to make that all possible.
Goodness, no. Ms. Ham helped me out a lot.
Anyway, I'm relieved that things got taken care of properly.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Myeong, I'd also like to thank you for everything.
The other teachers worked hard, but I didn't really do much.
And I still think we need to wait until Seon Ho's parents...
accept the results of the committee.
Do you think the level of punishment is too low?
That's not the problem.
The victim's parents normally tend to request for a reinvestigation.
We should talk to Seon Ho's parents and make sure they don't do that.
That's something they should decide on their own.
Okay, then. Let's have a drink.
Yes, sir.
Mr. Lee.
- Let's drink. - Okay.
Thank you for the meal, sir.
(HOHO Bakery)
(Upload a petition)
(The Blue House website management rules)
(Title of the petition)
Please help me resolve my brother's resentment.
What are you doing?
Joon Seok.
You never believed me from the start, did you?
Seon... Seon Ho.
Hello?
Hello? Can you send an ambulance?
I'm... I'm at...
Hello? Please continue. Hello?
(My son)
Joon Seok.
What happened?
I didn't mean to. I apologized to him.
I didn't know he would fall.
We were fighting.
And I pushed him.
It was an accident.
I really didn't mean to. Believe me.
I didn't mean to. I apologized to him.
I'm not lying, trust me.
Please believe me. I'm telling the truth.
I do.
I believe you.
It was an accident.
You didn't mean to.
Let's go home.
Ambulance... Ambulance...
(Emergency call)
Does anyone know?
Does anyone know you met Seon Ho here?
No.
My car is at the back gate.
Get down there and stay in the car.
Don't let anybody see you.
Don't turn back and go straight to our car.
Don't answer any calls. Got it?
What about you?
I'll be with you soon.
What's going to happen to me?
Nothing is going to happen. It was an accident.
It's okay. Go, now.
Mom.
Just go!
No...
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Seon Ho.
Joon Seok. No!
I believe you.
But why didn't you call the police?
- What? - You were supposed to call them!
I was...
trying to protect you.
I did it for you.
No.
You didn't believe me. You thought I was lying.
That's why you didn't call the police.
That's not true. I believe you.
I believed you, and I was just trying to protect you.
It was for your own good.
I saw it.
I saw you taking his shoes.
I saw everything.
I...
did that for you.
I did it to protect you.
If Seon Ho dies,
it's all because of you.
You killed him!
Joon Seok...
(Beautiful World)
My brother is a victim of school violence.
The assailants were none other than...
the people whom he thought were his best friends.
They show no signs of regret, and no one has apologized.
But the School Violence Committee...
imposed the lightest punishment they could impose on them...
by only making them do three days of volunteer work.
And his friend who watched him get beaten up...
didn't receive any kind of punishment at all.
We still don't believe that my brother tried to commit suicide,
but the police and school keep telling us that it's over.
Please help us so that my family won't give up until the end...
and can stay strong.
(Please help me resolve my brother's resentment.)
I know you have Seon Ho's cell phone and diary.