(All characters, places, organizations, religions...)
(and incidents portrayed in this drama are fictitious.)
(Episode 1)
Take your hands off me!
- Hey! - Hey, hold yourself together.
- Get off me. - Keep walking.
- Please keep walking. - What is this?
Let's talk inside.
Are you a temporary guardian?
He's not my child.
- Don't do that. - Come out.
Do you think you own this place?
- Let go of me. - It wasn't me.
- Get off me. - Let go of her.
Don't stop me. Just let go.
- Quickly take care of that. - Hurry up.
- What do you mean? - What are you talking about?
- Where were you hit? - What do you want me to do?
- Let go of me. - You certainly killed someone.
Young Goon.
Do you recognize this place?
Did you see who did it?
Did your dad do it?
Did you have to fire your gun?
(Kim Young Goon)
You know how the situation was.
I don't know.
I went in there after you fired your gun.
Right.
Did you meet Son Byung Gil before?
No, we met for the first time today.
Then why did you doubt him?
Wasn't it over if you have just given him a ticket?
Well, his face...
The situation was odd.
He admitted that he ignored the traffic signal,
didn't try to lower his fine, and didn't make any excuses.
Isn't that strange?
You're more strange.
Don't you know how to knock?
You're always like that because you don't have any manners.
I want to investigate Jang Hae Ryong.
Of course.
There was nothing wrong with your manners.
You are the problem itself.
CH Engineering and Construction's Chairman, Kim Sang Joon,
was arrested this morning...
by Seyang Police Station's Special Crime Squad.
He was accused of instigating assault,
- violating attorney-at-law act... - This is Jang Hae Ryong.
He's our ace who arrested Chairman Kim Sang Joon...
when even prosecutors, National Tax Service,
and Financial Supervisory Service has given up on him.
Even Commissioner Yeom bought him a meal to congratulate him.
She bought him pufferfish soup.
So who would agree if you said we should arrest Jang Hae Ryong?
Jang Hae Ryong...
and Kim Sang Joon know each other.
Where did you get this?
Is there any other evidence?
Not yet.
There isn't, right?
Not yet.
After they discussed something with each other like that,
the non-existent evidence suddenly appeared.
That evidence will be proven to be a fake in the court,
and Chairman Kim Sang Joon will get away for lack of evidence.
Let's say that you're right.
It won't be possible, but let's pretend that you're right.
I am right.
No, you're wrong. We're just pretending here.
Have you heard about Cassandra?
The prophet, Cassandra.
She's the ancient Greek woman...
who died after saying that Troy shouldn't bring in the wooden horse.
That's a psychological phenomenon. The Cassandra complex.
The defensive psychological state that denies things...
when someone faces the painful truth.
It's a story about how weak people are.
The moral of this story...
is that you shouldn't bring bad news.
I came all the way up here from a common officer...
because I knew that.
That's how Troy fell.
Jang Hae Ryong...
isn't an easy opponent.
He knows many people inside and outside.
You know that he was sent...
for the presidential transition team last time, right?
He couldn't join the Blue House, but he knows many secrets of others.
Didn't you call me to catch such people?
Bring me definitive evidence.
It should be something that would make anyone stop talking.
Chi Gwang.
Go easy on that. Someone else might get hurt again.
(Public Relations Department)
- Mr. Do. - Yes, sir?
Your partner has been decided.
I'm fine. Working alone is more comfortable for me.
Hey.
Training recruits is part of your job too.
Let's help each other.
She used to be with Crime Scene Technician Team.
You like skilled kids.
She's just right for you.
You only have to keep her around.
(Police Officer Personnel Records)
I'm Jo Soo Yeon, who was dispatched to Inspection Squad.
Okay.
Follow him.
(Inspection Department)
- Yes? - Just do it.
(Annex)
(Records, Prevention Center, Equipment, Electrical Room,)
(Control Center, Storage)
(Electrical Room, Control Center)
(Gym)
(Inspection Squad 4)
Why did you come here?
Excuse me?
There are so many places you could've gone.
Why did you come to the Inspection Squad out of all the places?
Oh, well...
Well, work as a police officer is important too,
but I thought that it was also important...
for someone to watch other officers if they're doing the right thing.
I'm asking about the real reason, Ms. Jo.
I was ordered to come here.
What were you reading?
My senior gave me this...
and said we should take on other cases since we got a recruit.
Summarize that for me. What kind of case is that?
Okay.
He's a police officer...
at Nambu Police Station's Traffic Department.
He chased down a man who violated a traffic signal and ran away...
and shot him in his house.
A child saw that scene and has gotten into shock too.
They told us that the headquarter should take the case...
just in case the media start covering the story.
- Who is the guy? - Well...
His name is Son Byung Gil, and he's 41 years old.
He was arrested twice for violent crime in his 20s,
and he's had a clean record ever since then.
Until recently, he was a construction manager,
and he retired. Now he's unemployed.
This is none of our concern.
I heard Son Byung Gil was driving while he was hurt.
According to this, his side had a 3cm-long open wound.
They said that he got caught after seemingly getting stabbed.
What did Son Byung Gil say?
He's in surgery for his gunshot wound,
so we don't have his statement yet.
Where is the police in charge now?
Why did you shoot his shoulder and not his limbs?
If you missed it by a few inches, it could've been his neck or heart.
By the way, where is Mr. Jang?
- Is he over there? - You little...
Cut the nonsense. Just answer the question.
Mr. Jang.
I heard that you know Son Byung Gil.
Scare him a little.
(Kim Young Goon)
Hey.
Do you think this is a joke?
Do you think...
I'm playing around here?
Mr. Do. I heard the Special Crime Squad is on it.
Apparently, Mr. Jang was in the vicinity and helped with the arrest.
You said Son Byung Gil worked at a construction company, right?
- He did. - Which company is it?
CH Engineering and Construction.
(Possible additional charges found)
- Are you not leaving? - I'm on my way.
Mr. Park.
Push him harder.
You scumbag.
Hey, if we ask you a question, just say it's your fault.
Do as we say if you don't want to lose your job.
I'll keep quiet if you don't touch me.
What?
- Come in. - Wait a minute.
Mr. Jang, I heard you had some pufferfish soup.
What are you doing with the cameras off?
What are you doing? Go and catch him!
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
- Come here. - I can explain.
I'm sorry, Mr. Jang. I know some martial arts.
He punched me out of nowhere, so my reflexes couldn't help it.
- You... - Hey!
He was attacked first, so he retaliated. Right?
He couldn't help himself because it was a violent interrogation.
I'm going to take Kim Young Goon with me.
You can't do that.
Our team member was humiliated.
What would that make Special Crime Squad look?
Should I officially blow this up then?
Should I tell them...
you had the cameras turned off and used violence?
Should I?
That's enough. Do Chi Gwang will take it from here.
Hae Ryong, how rude.
That is no way to speak to me.
Kim Young Goon,
I need to speak with you.
I'm talking to someone here.
They're the inspection squad.
They like to nail police officers.
I'll talk to him nicely,
so don't worry and give me a call later.
That little...
This place is like an island.
Why are you in a place like this?
All human beings are islands.
(Gym)
(Inspection Squad 4)
You scared me!
What are you doing?
I'm was just checking if we can be heard from the outside.
I don't think they can hear us.
Hey, they can't hear us even if we shoot a gun here.
One time a person shot himself here,
and his body was found three days later.
No one would believe him.
Plus, everyone knows Do Chi Gwang is a lunatic.
What did he say earlier?
- Sorry? - He whispered something...
when he twisted your arm.
I'll keep quiet if you don't touch me.
He said he'll keep quiet if we don't touch him.
Bring me the papers on Kim Young Goon's profile.
Okay.
Gosh.
This team is a bit different from the other inspection squads.
You even have a ping pong table.
Have you ever inspected others before?
No. I didn't do it. The inspection squad came to my team.
We were spied on for over a month...
because there was a rumor that a senior colleague...
of mine had dirt on him.
That's probably because he did something wrong.
I know how you think of inspection squads.
You think we are bloodsucking scumbags that sabotage others.
You're an honest man.
The inspection squad catches the officers...
and gets praised for it.
It's a giant system that the police abuse to avoid responsibilities.
- I didn't say that much. - It's not a dangerous job.
And there are always plenty of jerks that we can catch.
If something goes wrong, it's never your responsibility...
and you make the media hush about it.
In the end,
to the higher-ups, inspection is our job.
So,
neither the police nor the civil petitioners...
are satisfied by the result.
It's a vicious cycle.
Are you saying this inspection squad is different?
I catch bad cops.
Tell me.
Tell you what?
Everything that happened ever since you met Son Byung Gil.
Only the truth. No lies.
You ran a red light at the intersection. Your license, please.
You made the lights that way on purpose, didn't you?
I'm going to file a report on all of you to the Human Rights Commission.
Your boss's name is Kwon Myung Chul, right?
He's my best friend.
Should I give him a call?
Drive safely.
Oh, well. I'm out.
Whatever.
Sir, please step out of the car.
If you continue to resist,
I can arrest you for obstruction of justice.
What are you going to do? Call a locksmith?
It is going to break this time.
Wait!
You went over the speed limit. Your license, please.
Yes, of course.
Watch out!
(Police)
Sir, you were about to be in very big trouble.
Sorry. My daughter just called me to say that she is really sick.
I see.
(No criminal records found, Son Byung Gil)
Are you okay, sir?
You are sweating a lot.
How much is it? I am in a hurry.
I will be sure to follow the traffic signal next time.
I understand.
You got into an accident.
Goodness. What happened?
I will let you go this time. Drive safe, sir.
Thank you very much.
What blood is this?
(Police)
(Traffic police)
(Police)
Stop there!
Currently on the chase of a suspicious person.
Height is about 170 cm, wearing a gray jacket.
Suspect's name is Son Byung Gil.
The current position is Oakwae 31-ro.
Son Byung Gil?
I'm Special Crime Squad Leader Jang Hae Ryong. We'll take it.
Stay back!
Fine. Let's calm down.
Let the kid go.
It is just a traffic violation.
Trust me, I will just end it with a fine.
You stay out if it. This is none of your business.
- Let the kid go. - Stay back!
Let the kid go!
Son Byung Gil.
Stay back!
Dad!
Darn it!
Did he say he will go home?
Yes, sir.
(House of Ah Reum and Dad)
Darn it.
Who was that? Was it a real gun?
Why is he following us?
Dad! It's blood!
This is not blood. It is paint.
Ah Reum, listen to me.
This is really important.
Promise me you won't tell anyone.
I won't.
No matter what you hear, you must not come out.
Understood?
Never.
Is he inside?
He is inside and took a girl as a hostage.
We need to catch him quickly.
I will lead the way.
I heard you shot him. You will agitate him.
We will talk to him. Stay and guard outside.
No, thank you. I chased this guy.
I know him.
We will persuade him. Can you stay out of it?
You are bleeding.
I should have used my brain.
(Son Byung Gil)
(House of Ah Reum and Dad)
Dad.
(Dad and Ah Reum's house)
Sir, I'll turn myself in.
- What nonsense are you spewing? - Hold on.
Goodness.
(Save this recording? Don't save)
Byung Gil.
Where is he?
You'll kill me if I tell you.
Do you think I'd spare you if you didn't?
You should think of your daughter.
No matter what you hear, you must not come out.
Never.
I know you're doing this because of your daughter.
So tell me. I'll help you.
Did you catch him?
That's a relief.
You locked the door, so I thought something had happened.
I told you to stay outside.
Right. And I was going to.
But it turns out, this was Mr. Son's house.
So I wanted to check.
She is his daughter.
She's not a hostage. She's his daughter.
I'm sorry, sir. I thought you were holding a hostage.
Let me see. Goodness.
It pierced through.
I know it hurts, but you'll live.
Is your daughter safe?
Is she in her room?
If you're sleepy, you can sleep.
It's a myth that you'll die if you sleep while being injured.
You need some rest to heal up.
This wasn't from me.
Where did you get this from?
Watch your back.
Mr. Son.
Wake up. Mr. Son!
Dad.
- He's fine. He fell asleep. - Dad.
How could you do this to him just for a traffic violation?
You'll be punished for this.
Why are you wearing gloves?
Aren't you hot?
Calm down.
We're all just trying to do what's right.
(Kim Young Goon)
Aren't I right, Officer Kim?
Did it seem like...
Mr. Jang and Son Byung Gil knew each other?
I'm not sure. Mr. Son was out of it.
How could the Special Crime Squad agree to help out so willingly?
They're not the type to help out that easily.
Maybe they were nearby.
Or perhaps, they were on their way to Mr. Son's...
to finish the deed.
Is there anything else?
I'm not going to blow the whistle although I know nothing.
I know how much criticism I'll receive...
for helping the inspection squad.
If there's nothing more, may I leave?
Or will I find out the reason why this place is so soundproof?
You may leave.
Okay.
Kim Young Goon.
It's important to be loyal to your colleagues,
but what about Mr. Son's family? Will they be fine?
Goodbye, sir.
- Ms. Jo. - Yes?
Find Mr. Son's car...
and request for a DNA test to the National Forensic Service.
Also,
find out if he has any connections with the Special Crime Squad.
Also, look into what...
Mr. Jang was up to before and after the incident.
Yes, sir.
(Seyang Police Station)
Hey.
You told me to call you. Get in.
Goodness.
Don't take what happened back there to heart.
I didn't know who you were. I was sounding you out.
I hate idiots who spill everything because they're intimidated.
Of course.
Everything went well with the inspection squad, right?
Well...
Yes, for now.
Those punks believe they're born to be inspectors.
I advised them to work for another department...
after three years,
and they say they just can't do it.
They're determined to stay as enemies of the police.
You know that Do Chi Gwang got your father too, right?
We three were in the same department.
It's a pity what happened to him.
He was a great cop.
If he was, he wouldn't have killed my mom.
You seemed to be quite athletic back there.
After you work three years in the investigation division,
I'll take you into my team.
Got it?
Okay.
- Mr. Jang. - What?
What did Son Byung Gil do?
A signal violation.
Goodbye, sir.
- Hello, ma'am. - Good luck!
- Please help me out! - Hello, ma'am!
Ma'am, I kept trying to reach you.
Did you? When?
You know your employee who always receives the calls?
I left a message.
My apologies. My employee is a bit out of sorts these days.
What did you say?
I said that I didn't have money right now but I'd wire...
30 percent more once I have it...
No, 40 percent more. I'm really innocent.
All right. I'll call you.
Ma'am.
I can't receive calls in here!
Does he really not have any money?
No, he doesn't. There are rumors...
that his business partner defrauded him.
Your reputation isn't that good these days.
Perhaps, you should do that "pro" something.
It's called "pro bono".
Right. I think it'd be good for you to do that.
You should study law more.
I haven't even gotten admitted yet.
Then all the more reason to study harder.
It's nice to meet you, Chairman Kim Sang Joon.
(Lawyer, Han Tae Joo)
I did hear...
that you work in the criminal division.
I heard you like to turn the tables before the ruling...
by doing illegal deals, is that right?
Is that what Lawyer Kim said?
Seok Gae, thanks.
It's tiring and emotionally draining to take it to the end.
I thought you would your case...
if you see it through.
Did they find new evidence?
Or is this regarding the bail?
Do you need a lawyer who can do business with the prosecution?
This isn't about me.
I'd like you to defend him.
(Personnel Information, Son Byung Gil)
It doesn't seem out of the ordinary.
Are there some illegal matters involved in this?
Did the law firm refuse to help? Or was it your choice?
Are you asking several questions at once...
so that you can find out where my focus is at?
It must be a force of habit...
that you've attained from your prosecution days.
I'm just talkative. That's why I quit that job.
That man took something valuable from me.
I gave him money so that he could give it back.
But the police caught him.
And you have yet to get that item?
Then you should ask the police for help.
Oh, is that not possible?
Or do you not want to?
I don't trust...
police officers.
How may I be of help?
Please negotiate with him.
You are free to use whatever methods and set the price.
But I want it to happen as soon as possible.
If you're worried about the fee, you don't need to be.
I'll tell my boys to send it to your house.
No, thanks. I'll give you a cash receipt.
I'm the cleanest lawyer in this country.
Tell me what you're trying to get back.
When it comes to negotiations, the side that knows more wins.
You must come clean with me...
if you want your item back.
Goodness.
Let me, ma'am.
This is so heavy. How did you push this all the way here?
I'm strong enough to carry that.
- Hello. - Good evening.
- Hello. - Hey. Did you just get off work?
Wait. What happened to your arm?
There are many reckless drivers these days.
Goodness. Will you receive compensation?
I'm not sure, but I think I'll be working in-house.
- Is that so? - Take care.
- Did you just get off work? - Hello.
Young Goon...
Run...
To your right.
A bit more. Can you move the camera farther away...
so that the bed will be in the shot?
Sir, what is this for anyway?
I'm just following the procedure.
If Son Byung Gil decides to harm himself,
it'll put us in a pickle.
How do you know Mr. Kim Young Goon?
Do I?
You knew his name.
I'm going to take Kim Young Goon with me.
I knew his father.
I see. So he's your friend's son.
If you're friends, wouldn't there be a conflict of interest?
We weren't friends.
Is there anything else you'd like me to do?
I have an appointment tonight.
Ms. Jo, please stay there tonight.
Since we're the only members in our department,
I'll take your shift tomorrow morning.
Sir. Then how did you manage when it was just you...
Hello? Sir?
(Boyfriend)
He is suspicious indeed.
We're just here to talk with him. Why are you so worried?
She's in such a shock.
I'm just not sure if she's ready for this yet.
Lady.
You must be worried as a neighbor,
but there's no need for that.
Blood was found from the car of the man who lives here.
We don't know whose blood that is.
We don't know how many people he may have murdered.
But the child is innocent.
And I was asked to do a favor.
Seriously, that lady...
My gosh.
What were you asked to do, and who asked you for that favor?
Kid.
What's your name?
I'm Ah Reum.
Ah Reum, you're very worried about your dad, right?
What did your dad say?
He said something to you when he got home.
He told me not to speak.
He did tell you something.
Pizza delivery.
- Did you order pizza? - It wasn't me.
Did you not feed her yet?
- Who are you? - I'm Kim Young Goon.
You're still here, ma'am.
Thank you for doing what I asked.
I tried to give you a phone call,
but these men say that they're also police officers.
Yes, they are police officers.
I'll explain this well to them.
Ah Reum, they say that your dad is fine.
He'll be moved to a regular room, so you'll see him soon, okay?
Sit down. I got you pizza.
Here.
Let's talk.
Wasn't this over?
Let's not bother the child.
I don't know what this is about,
but the problem should stay between those involved.
Seriously, I can't stand this anymore.
You little...
You shouldn't do this.
I bit my tongue out of surprise.
You're full of excuses.
Did you feel sorry that you shot Son Byung Gil?
You're feeling like it happened because of your mistake...
and feeling nervous about us because we look bad, right?
You want to end this somehow too.
You know me better than myself.
I went through all that.
Son Byung Gil...
isn't a good guy.
You'll be surprised if you knew what he did.
You might think that you should've just killed him back then.
Come on. Killing him is still too much.
Hey, Mr. Jang.
Can't you share this with me too?
I would like to be surprised too.
What are you doing here?
What about you? Why are you here?
I was worried about Son Byung Gil's family.
There was a police officer's mistake too.
- What about you, Mr. Do? - Me?
Young Goon here...
asked to see me.
- Is this how you two were? - Yes.
Good luck.
What wrong did Son Byung Gil do?
When did I ask to see you?
What did you put on Jang Hae Ryong's car?
Son Byung Gil...
used to work for CH Engineering and Construction...
directly under Chairman Kim Sang Joon.
And he also worked as an informant for Jang Hae Ryong.
You saw those shoes in the trunk, right?
The shoes were for men, and they were luxurious.
Someone else's blood was found in that car.
It didn't belong to you, Song Byung Gil,
or even the officers at Special Crime Squad.
There's something we don't know.
It's related to Special Crime Squad.
I already told you that I won't blow the whistle.
You had such a good career in the military.
Why did you suddenly join the police when you can't trust anyone?
Being a police officer fits me because I can't trust anyone.
I'm leaving.
Kim Jae Myung.
Your father...
I arrested him.
That's when I decided to chase broken police officers.
Isn't that why you became a police officer?
You must've seen your father's murder.
I couldn't testify because he confessed his crimes.
How can I trust you?
I can't trust anyone who experienced something like that.
Someone else might die if you hesitate.
Will you regret it like me if that happens?
I installed a tracking device on Jang Hae Ryong's car...
to stop him from visiting the family.
- Where did you get all this? - I bought it off the Internet.
I paid for it with my own money too. It cost over 100 dollars.
I'll sell it for a cheap price including the phone.
Okay. Put it on my tab.
- Quickly follow me. - What is it now?
They're going to the hospital where Son Byung Gil is at.
(Seyang Hospital)
Yes, Mr. Do?
- Soo Yeon, do you have a gun? - No, I don't.
Is that so?
Get in there immediately if there's anything slightly odd.
But I don't have a gun.
We're on our way there. Don't worry.
And call the nurse if you think it's necessary.
"We"? What do you mean "we"?
Mr. Do?
(We wish you to get well soon, Son Byung Gil, Nurse Cha Joo Mi)
Let's take the stairs.
Don't rush. They can't run away anyway.
It's not because they'll run away. They might do something...
Darn it.
(Stairs)
Floor One.
Going up. Floor Seven.
The door is closing.
What did you do to Son Byung Gil?
What are you doing to your senior?
Why are you my senior?
You're not even a police officer, you jerk.
Kang Ho Gil.
Did you meet Son Byung Gil?
Yes, I met him.
We came to see how he's doing.
We were worried about him.
What is she saying?
I'm not sure.
She must mean that there's nothing going on in there.
Do you think I would come to a hospital to do bad things?
You should be a better officer than your dad.
What do you mean?
A lawyer came already.
Mr. Son Byung Gil.
You recently went outside without permission, right?
You even lost your house because of your debt problems.
It's a series of unfortunate events.
Even your life collapses together by one cause just like dominos.
You should put emphasis on points like this.
Say that you had no intentions to commit the crime.
Can you hear me?
I'll decrease the painkillers since this is important.
You committed a serious crime,
so the possibility of decreasing your sentence is low.
You should admit your crimes first...
and put emphasis on the stress caused by your family's troubles...
and your mental shock.
You can't come in here. Please leave.
Just a moment.
He's speaking with his lawyer.
So what?
It's okay, Jae Sik. They're police officers.
It's been a while, Mr. Do.
I heard that you got help from Deputy Commissioner Park...
and made an individual team in the Inspection Department.
I also heard many rumors about you.
Anyway, just trust our team.
(Lawyer Han Tae Joo)
Mr. Son Byung Gil, can you recognize me?
I'm sorry about yesterday.
I'll keep an eye on Ah Reum so she doesn't get shocked.
So don't worry, and please tell us the truth.
He fired the gun, right?
Yes.
Are you getting help from someone who is being investigated too?
As long as they're helpful for the investigation.
Chairman Kim Sang Joon hired a lawyer.
She used to be a prosecutor, and she's someone I've seen before.
Han Tae Joo. I know her.
Good work.
I'm sorry. Daddy got a call about bad people.
Where were we reading?
But is this case in your hands, Mr. Do?
That's great. I was wondering who I should talk to.
I thought you didn't take cases like this.
I don't choose my cases.
All Korean citizens...
deserve to receive top-notch legal service...
Mr. Son Byung Gil.
Will you let that person defend you?
Public defenders are great too these days.
Well, I like her.
Then will you leave first?
I need to speak with him as his attorney.
Please leave.
Ms. Han.
What did Son Byung Gil do?
Do you really not know anything?
Even you, Mr. Do?
Please tell us if you know anything.
It's a kidnapping.
What?
Son Byung Gil kidnapped Chairman Kim Sang Joon's son.
Son Byung Gil...
insists that the police instigated the kidnapping.
What are you after, Ms. Han?
Corrupt police officers.
He's alive?
Do you want to make her live as a murderer's daughter?
Will you trust us if we let you out of here?
Who are you?
You came here because you know everything, right?
But why did you change your mind?
You said you won't do this.
We finally got the chance. Let's work well together.
Police. Put your hands up.
Are you working with the man who arrested your father?
You won't just get away with this.