ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, RELIGION AND INCIDENTS
PORTRAYED IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
EPISODE 11
Who are you people?
You're not cops.
You seem like bad guys.
What kind of work do you do?
We helped you escape from the cops.
So I guess I can say that we're allies.
I heard you're famous in the slums.
You can and will do anything for money.
You don't have a home or a family.
You sleep curled up in a car seat
and run errands for others to make a living.
You've been living in the gutter
not knowing what your parents look like.
And you'll die soon?
Don't you think life is too cruel?
Will it ever be your turn
to receive the organ transplant?
You just
hurt my feelings.
I may use people's weaknesses, but I never poke others' wounds.
You're a douchebag.
I refuse to be your ally.
I always meet the right people.
Have you been praying?
JEONG TAE-EUL
What is this?
You went to the trouble of photoshopping my face onto this to bullshit me?
This girl is you.
You in the other world, to be exact.
However, her life is very different from yours.
She grew up healthy and happy with loving parents.
These are your parents.
Though you've never seen them before.
You're not that bitch I saw in front of KU.
Do you have a twin sister?
I'll give you a new life.
Just nod if you want
that life.
Fortune has arrived
knocking at your door.
How nice.
She had everything.
This pisses me off.
I'm actually hurt.
Prince Buyeong, who is also known as Professor Lee Jong-in,
was found dead in his residence last night.
The Royal Court hasn't made a statement regarding the exact cause of death.
The police and prosecution have stated that King Lee Gon
has full authority over all matters
regarding the case and that he will investigate the cause of death himself.
I return to Amitabha
Who guides me to the pure land
I return to the two bodhisattvas
On his left and right
I return
Happy New Year, Your Majesty.
We are gathered here to wish the deceased
A good rebirth
And the earliest opportunity
To attain Nirvana
Led by King Lee Gon
Of the Kingdom of Corea
This funeral for Prince Buyeong
A royal relative
Prime Minister Koo.
Is for honoring all of his contributions
-And service to the nation -You smiled just now.
-I did? -May Prince Buyeong's soul
Rest in peace and attain Nirvana
I quite enjoy seeing Lee Gon
in despair.
Prime Minister Koo, KU Group's chief secretary stopped by.
Two hours ago.
I was told to make sure you get this today.
Just leave it there.
I'm taking a quick break, so don't disturb me.
Yes, ma'am.
Aren't my secretaries so capable?
The customer who left the umbrella at the store came to get it a few days ago.
He looked just like Lee Lim when he was alive.
So I thought
maybe he had a son.
So, Mom was right?
US PRESIDENT TRUMP VISITS NORTH KOREA
What is the connection
between these two?
I sent the 2G phone to myself via registered mail before I came here.
If the recipient can't be reached,
they'll keep it at the post office after about two delivery attempts.
They're probably still trying.
Are you going to get me out now?
Of course, I'll get you out.
Corpses are removed immediately, you know.
Are you looking for something specific?
If your skin is on the dry side,
would you like to try this?
Now?
It's very dry outside, isn't it?
This is Golden Time Mist Ampoule. Please close your eyes.
I'll try it myself.
Spray it right after washing your face, and it'll keep your skin hydrated--
Hey, Jangmi. She just got out. On the left.
Her outfit matches yours.
Okay, got it.
Move along. No photos, please!
Did you guys just abduct her?
No, we arrested her.
Oh, right.
We're police officers.
I'm sorry.
Thanks for your cooperation.
And for this too.
It is very hydrating indeed.
The Royal Wardrobe sent your clothes for the New Year's ceremony.
I thought I should drop it off myself so that I could see you.
Oh, is today that day?
The one day of the year
when Prime Minister Koo stays up all night with His Majesty?
You obviously came here because it makes you uneasy.
Because of that wench, Koo Seo-ryeong?
Gosh, of course not.
I'm glad you're here.
I knew it was around this time of the year, so I was waiting for you.
The gamhongro has aged very well.
Has His Majesty left the study?
Yes, just in time on Thursday night.
Prime Minister Koo is pretty, but that's about it.
She has no other good qualities.
She is sly and vulpine.
And if you look at her closely, she's not even that pretty.
I know.
I understand.
She doesn't have any health problems.
We gave her a tranquilizer along with vitamin infusions.
And Dr. Hwang said
he'll return to the palace as soon as Prince Buyeong's autopsy is done.
I love you.
A lot.
I am in love with you.
I could tell
that he was from a different time,
not a different world.
Perhaps,
that was the day when I made up my mind
about a lot of things.
Am I getting dumped like this?
No way. I'll teach you a lesson when you come back.
FORENSICS TEAM, GYEONG-RAN
Hey, it's me.
Did you hear?
Jang Yeon-ji committed suicide at the penitentiary.
Suicide?
Yes.
I just got a call from Seongdong-gu's forensics team.
Hold on.
Jang Yeon-ji took her own life.
Hey, go on.
But they happened to have a power outage that day, so there's no CCTV footage.
You didn't harass or mistreat her when you were there, right?
I heard you visited her.
Suicides are rare at penitentiaries, you know.
They might investigate you for use of force, so be careful.
Okay. Thanks, Gyeong-ran.
I have to go.
They got rid of her to cut the tail off.
Let's go.
Go where?
It's not even within our jurisdiction.
Not there.
Let's find Song Jeong-hye first.
The cinerarium may have her contact details as the guardian.
Who is Song Jeong-hye?
Lee Ji-hun's mother.
The cinerarium you went to. That boy is Lee Ji-hun.
But if she's Lee Ji-hun's mom...
That's right.
She looks exactly like Lee Gon's mother,
which means she's most likely with Lee Lim now.
The address is useless. I went there and saw nothing but farmland.
Just a moment.
It's the management office.
Hello?
Are you the one who called?
Yes, I am.
I'm Lieutenant Jeong from Jongno Police Station.
I see.
I looked into what you had asked me about,
but we have no one's contact information on file for Lee Ji-hun.
We've been receiving five years' worth of payments up front.
Always in cash.
I never thought of that.
Then could we get access to your security camera footage?
Not the whole cinerarium. Just the ones from your parking lot.
-We'll be there shortly. -Okay, I'll see you there.
We need the footage from here.
We don't know what she looks like.
I do.
By the way, who is Lee Lim?
The instigator behind all of this.
And I think
he's the one who brought you here.
This was in the pocket.
I didn't come for that. You can keep it.
Use it to protect what belongs to you.
You know where my car is, right?
You can have that too. And everything inside the car.
All I ask for in return
is that you feed Luna.
Are you stealing something again?
Do you believe
God exists?
Then I'll be punished.
By the way, that yo-yo...
Why is the string red?
I hooked it up myself.
Who taught you that expression?
Hook it up again. It looks like it might break.
Bye.
All right, bye.
He practically disowned his son
and devoted his life to the Royal Court.
A member of the royal family wore this?
And look at these furniture pieces. Goodness.
Did you read the article today?
"Passed away at 76,
a righteous, humble life devoted to the nation and Royal Court."
"Righteous"? Sure.
But why did the word, "humble," have to go in there?
You folks worked him like a dog until he was almost 80.
"Humble"?
He was just used.
My father was used.
It's New Year's Day. We'll visit you.
Se-jin misses you a lot.
Just send Se-jin, then. You cannot come here.
You cannot set foot in the Kingdom of Corea.
Dad, why are you being like this?
We follow the rule of primogeniture,
so I'll be next in line when you're gone.
Will you seriously let
all that money fall into Gon's lap?
Let me say this again.
I absolutely cannot let you
come anywhere near the Royal Court, no matter what.
I have to go.
I can move into this house, right?
I'm selling my house in Los Angeles.
I'll also close my clinic as soon as the date for my return is set.
I should take over the royal physician role
and manage the foundation as well.
You should make me the new director
on the day you announce the order of succession.
Seung-heon.
Yes, Your Majesty.
You cannot enter the Kingdom of Corea.
-Your Majesty. -And you will not
succeed the throne after me.
Se-jin is next in line to the throne.
Nonsense.
Says who?
You must leave the country immediately after the 49th-day memorial service.
I will let you maintain your dignity as a member of the Royal Family.
Gon, how dare you...
-Hey-- -Is anybody outside?
I want a full report on every move
of Prince Buyeong's eldest son until the 49th-day memorial service.
And he shall leave the country
as soon as the memorial service is over.
-Yes, Your Majesty! -Yes, Your Majesty!
Wait, Your Majesty.
Your Majesty!
Hey, step aside! Move!
Your Majesty, please spare me a second. Your Majesty!
Your Majesty.
I suppose the autopsy
is complete.
I'm ready to listen.
The cause of death was asphyxiation caused by manual strangulation.
A strong force was applied to the neck.
This was found on the corpse.
It seems like someone put it on his finger after he died.
Also, no hesitation wounds were found on the Royal Guards who were killed.
They were slain in one blow with a sharp blade.
Lee Lim
will not hide,
and he does not intend to hide anything.
He is
calling me to stand on my father's blood.
He is provoking me using my uncle's blood.
Lee Lim.
My gosh!
Your Majesty.
When did His Majesty get here?
No idea. He startled me.
Your Majesty, in the garden...
My apologies. I was distracted for a moment.
Sub-captain Seok.
I'll be away.
I'll try to come back soon, but it may take a while.
You won't be able to reach me.
-Officially, I'm in the study-- -Your Majesty.
You need to see this.
This news has been circulating since this afternoon.
All media outlets have released stories about this.
This is intentional, Your Majesty.
Prime Minister Koo
has pulled the trigger.
She wants to tie me down.
-Call her office now. -Yes, Your Majesty.
This is the Royal Court. His Majesty is asking for her.
A sick day?
Prime Minister Koo?
Anyway, okay.
-Your Majesty. -I heard.
Find her and put her on the phone.
Yes, Your Majesty.
Sub-captain Seok.
Bring me the daily log of the team that guarded Prince Buyeong.
For the past six months.
Yes, Your Majesty!
The ones for the evening contain a sleep inducer, so take them on time.
Who are you?
Why are you tailing me?
I bet this isn't the first time.
All right. Pick it up.
That will be best for both of us.
All right, well done.
Now, listen up.
That broken bottle makes this special violence.
And you're holding my wallet, so this is also robbery.
See this blood? Infliction of bodily injury.
So, everything I do from this moment on will be considered execution of duties.
God damn it.
Oh, right.
I'm not supposed to kill you.
Who told you not to kill me?
Who? I should thank that person.
Just someone
who's always by your side.
Who are you, really?
If you let me go now,
this phone will ring.
But if you arrest me,
this phone won't ring.
Forever.
I'm just curious.
Who pays the phone bill?
You can't catch me anyway.
031G 7370
Now, describe the process of the arrest. Write down when and how it was done.
Okay.
On January 30, we staked out a skincare store near Jongno Station.
Lieutenant Jeong sprayed facial mist with her eyes open.
Jangmi.
ON JANUARY 30, WE STAKED OUT
Lieutenant Jeong Tae-eul bravely sprayed facial mist--
Jangmi?
Sin-jae! What happened?
Sin-jae!
Gosh!
Come and sit here.
What happened?
What kind of bastard...
Tell me.
I will destroy that bastard.
I'll bring the car over. Dress the wound and meet me outside.
Okay.
You should've gone straight to the hospital. Why come here?
Don't make me talk. This hurts.
Take this.
Dust it for prints.
You'll find mine too. Just disregard it.
This is...
Yes, what they all have in common.
It came to me as well.
Aren't we going to the hospital?
Let's go. This hurts a lot.
Gosh, seriously.
Jangmi, hurry.
Yes! I'm on my way!
I got the direction wrong.
I should've dodged to the left but went the other way.
Don't call my mom.
And don't tell Chief Park.
That guy, Jo Yeong, too.
Just don't tell anyone.
Come on. Jangmi knows.
Oh, right.
You look more severely injured.
What happened?
What do you mean the phone came to you?
It must be that bastard.
The one who brought me here. Lee Lim.
He sent someone to me.
That man said the phone will ring.
I wonder why they approached me.
Will I actually get a call?
Suggest meeting up to discuss the details.
And tell him to bring his prettiest friend.
Let's catch them all at once.
What are we after?
And where are we headed?
I don't have the exact answer to that yet.
So I'll just keep going.
I was told that we'll arrive somewhere if we keep going.
If we walk far enough, that is.
-Who said that? -Alice in Wonderland.
I think you're bullshitting me, but I didn't read that book.
Gosh, this hurts.
PRINCE BUYEONG'S SECURITY TEAM DAILY LOG
I'm sorry, Your Majesty.
I cannot get a hold of Prime Minister Koo.
She hasn't left her private residence,
and she's having all reports sent to her electronically.
Should I send someone?
No, there is no need.
She's trying to get back at me by doing exactly what I did.
It seems like she's trying to go somewhere with this,
so we shall wait.
SECURITY TEAM DAILY LOG
BUSAN, THE SLUMS, EOSU BOOKSTORE
"The slums,
Eosu Bookstore."
It's the only place he visited in Busan.
What could this mean?
This move Uncle Buyeong made...
I'll look into it immediately.
The footsteps you take
by risking your whole life is what's fate.
He knew I'd check the daily log.
Team One, get armed and follow me.
Yes, Your Majesty!
Team One, be armed and get ready immediately.
I'm asking you this to save lives, not because I don't know.
Do you know Eosu Bookstore?
The one who answers first will live.
If you stay silent,
you will be beheaded.
I do not know. I really don't know anything.
I've never even been to a bookstore.
You can't kill me
because you need to interrogate me to reach Prince Imperial Geum.
I don't care what you know
because that information won't help me reach Lee Lim.
You obviously only know what can be spilled.
And most importantly,
I no longer want to obtain any information from you.
Then pull the trigger.
Do it!
Go ahead and kill me if you think you can!
Yes, I will kill you.
Your Majesty, please spare my life.
Those bastards lied that this was an amazing place.
I want to go back.
I'll go back, Your Majesty!
It's too late. You're already dead in that world.
You committed the crime yourself, so I'm sure you're well aware of it.
You two are guilty of causing chaos in both worlds.
You will stay here and pay for what you did.
Your Majesty. Spare my life, Your Majesty.
Please spare me!
Spare me, Your Majesty.
Please don't kill me!
Please spare me, Your Majesty! Spare my life, Your Majesty!
You'll behead me? Bullshit.
Beheading was abolished ages ago in the Kingdom of Corea!
I guess you forgot because you're one of the traitor's henchmen.
The King's words
are the law.
Royal Guards.
Kim Gi-hwan, the traitor's henchman who chose silence
shall be beheaded.
It is the King's order.
Breaking news.
The Royal Court's press secretary just announced
that Kim Gi-hwan, one of the traitor's followers, has been arrested.
-The press secretary -They'll actually behead him?
-also stated that -My gosh.
Kim Gi-hwan will be beheaded according to
-Gosh, that's ruthless. -the special law ordered by the King.
This means that he will be executed according to the Criminal Act.
The execution will take place at midnight tonight.
The special law has never been put to use before
since King Lee Gon's enthronement.
It is being put to use for the first time in 62 years.
Did you make steak and rice for Koo Seo-ryeong or not?
You didn't prepare the rice in that uniform, did you?
I rinsed the rice, and then put on the military uniform.
And when did you say you put it on?
"At the most honorable moment"?
It's true.
The moment I propose to the love of my life, for example.
But you didn't wear it for me.
I couldn't. I was in a hurry.
It's the best thing I've done since coming to this world.
I'm waiting for your answer, and the story about Prime Minister Koo was a joke.
You call that a proposal?
You never asked me to be your queen. You just told me to do it.
So what's your answer?
Will you do it?
I'm going to punch you.
Will you do it?
If I say no,
will I never see you again?
So, it's a no?
Not today.
I've been doing some thinking.
I'm just going to live for today
and not think about anything else.
As if today is the only ordinary day
where we're allowed to be scandalous.
That's what we should do.
Let's just do that.
Usually, in moments like this,
couples pledge their eternal love to each other.
But
we'll only live for today?
That's right.
There's no tomorrow for us.
That's why I'm hoping today is a long day.
That's why I'm holding your hand.
Because we'll only live today.
And yet we'll only hold hands and do nothing else?
Do you even know what "scandalous" means?
You ditched me even when we were alone at your palace.
Then you should have asked me to stay.
I was being considerate of you.
Next time, I won't be so considerate.
There is no next time. I told you that we'll only live for today.
Gosh, where do I even start with you?
Hey.
Stop.
Have patience with me. I'm a fast learner.
I know that you can hear me.
Hey.
Excuse me!
Excuse me.
Yes, can I help you?
Nice to meet you.
I'm Koo Seo-ryeong, the Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Corea.
I'm sorry to bother you.
I'm going to have to check your ID. I'm a police officer.
Don't the police usually show their badges first?
You look more like a criminal than a cop.
Yes. I'm Lieutenant Jeong Tae-eul from Jongno Police Station.
You really are a cop.
This has never happened to me before.
RESIDENT REGISTRATION CARD KOO EUN-A, 820726
What is your date of birth?
July 26, 1982.
Did I do something wrong?
No, it's fine.
You may move along.
I don't even know why I got so nervous.
Have a good evening.
I'll take these, and could you throw those out for me?
Sure.
KOO EUN-A, 820726-20 BOMUN-DONG 6-GA, 486? 466? UNIT 303
DAD
Hi, Dad.
Yes, I'm on my way now. I'll meet you at the store.
What's the liquid that's formed when you grill mushrooms?
You mean, pine mushrooms?
These are king oyster mushrooms.
Hey, hold on.
This is great for boosting your stamina.
There. Go.
Dad, seriously!
What?
We're going to eat pork. Why do you want to buy chicken?
We can eat this tomorrow.
Hey, can't you just splurge?
-Goodness. -Put it down.
Hello, welcome.
Can I see your menu? This is my first time here.
Here you go.
Hey, you.
57247093699959574966967627
72407663033547594571382179
So, it's 3,481 seconds.
I missed the beginning,
but the second time...
She thinks you left the palace again...
For 121 seconds.
Then for 841 seconds.
And 961 seconds.
Then 2,209 seconds.
And lastly...
The amount of frozen time
is multiplying by the square root of the prime number.
At this rate, time will stop for a whole day the 62nd time it happens.
In other words, there will come a moment
when the worlds, both Tae-eul's and mine, will stop forever.
Your Majesty.
We've found where Eosu Bookstore is.
This is the prick that owns the store.
He's alive?
Just tell me what to do.
How dare you...
Your Highness!
He was alive this whole time.
EOSU BOOKSTORE
Tonight,
we will raid Eosu Bookstore, the hideout of the traitor's followers.
Everything is clear. Should we capture them alive?
Kill them.
Why do I keep getting the same thing?
There you are.
Come to daddy.
Damn it.
The bookstore?
Me?
Why?
Is that prick acting up?
He's no longer useful.
I need you to take care of that bookstore.
See? I told you.
I don't have to take anything, right?
When should I go? What would you like me to do when I'm there?
This is why...
I said you never know what someone is really thinking.
Check his left shoulder for a gunshot wound.
There's nothing, Your Majesty.
Eight.
Car keys.
Those with the same faces
are stealing
their counterparts' lives.
Sub-captain Seok.
Retreat immediately
and assemble all Royal Guards.
The infantry unit and cavalry unit are to be on standby, fully armed.
Hang in there just a little longer, Lieutenant Jeong Tae-eul.
I'm coming for you.
I will find you no matter what.
Please just be there, no matter where you are.
What are you doing here, kiddo?
Get out of here.
I warn people of danger
and defeat the enemy.
What?
By the way,
you're in this world too.
There's only one of me.
I went to the other world.
I'm trying to restore balance.
There are too many enemies.
You...
What is going on?
Who are you?
Run!
She's up! Get her!
-You little... -Don't let her get away!
Shit, my phone.
How do I get to Seoul from here?
BUSAN PALACE
What?
"Busan Palace"?
Am I in the Kingdom of Corea now?
About the bookstore...
Even the ones inside the main building were shot to death.
I thought he was a benevolent ruler.
Who knew my nephew could be such a blood-thirsty tyrant?
We lost the woman. I sincerely apologize.
About three of our guys are chasing her, so--
She must be headed to the main palace.
Catch her at all costs.
Gon will come even for her corpse,
so bring her to me dead or alive
There is something I must obtain in exchange for her!
-Yes, Your Highness! -Yes, Your Highness!
CALL THIS NUMBER TO WISH HIS MAJESTY A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Wish the King of the Kingdom of Corea a happy new year after the tone.
Gon.
It's me,
Jeong Tae-eul.
You won't believe me,
but I'm in the Kingdom of Corea now.
I'm being chased by someone.
I'm headed
to the palace now.
I'll hurry.
I'm on my way there now--
Message recorded.
Thank you for using our service.
So look for me
when you get this message.
Protect her!
She is the future queen of the Kingdom of Corea.
She's the woman I love.
Why are these scars appearing?
Just kill me!
We each have a piece of something we both want.
What is your real name?
-A déjà vu? -I saw myself just now.
Na-ri!
Why would you mistake me for someone else?
So if you lose it, the door closes.
If that door closes,
I think it was fate.
I'll open all the doors in the universe.