(All characters, locations, organizations, religions,)
(and incidents in this drama are fictional.)
(We made sure the child actors who appear in this episode...)
(were safe and well taken care of throughout the shoot.)
(Episode 9)
I'm not married, and I don't have any kids.
I don't know how it feels to be a parent.
So I'm capable of doing anything.
Lay a finger on my baby, and I'll kill you.
Are you sure?
Do you think you can fight with your baby in your arms?
Don't act up and just do as I say.
If you listen to me, you'll both be able to live.
Send him in.
I packed what I could last minute.
These are diapers. These are baby clothes.
And I got some toys.
- I heard you might need powder... - Captain.
- Where's the baby's dad? - Captain.
What are you doing?
- Listen, kid. - Don't call me that.
Who are you? What's your identity?
You already know the answer to that.
I'm a cop who arrests criminals.
You say you're a cop, but whom are you working for?
I'm not sure. There are too many people who outrank me.
Where's Zi O?
A few days ago, you found a car that was in an accident, right?
Yes. The car that Ha Young Jae and his wife were in.
Your parents.
I called Yoo Chul.
But why did you...
and that guy show up?
Is Yoo Chul a part of this gang?
We're cops, not a gang. We're a team.
You were also a member of our team.
You know that's not what I mean.
- Why is that important? - It's important.
I couldn't find my dad for over 20 years.
But he was suddenly found out of nowhere.
- I need to know if it's real or... - It's real.
They're really your parents.
A hiker found them and called the police.
You called as soon as the news aired on TV.
And we were quicker than the cops, which is why we got there first.
What do you mean by "we"?
Who's "we"?
Where's Zi O?
He's what you're after, aren't you?
You're lying to me about my parents, aren't you?
You're fabricating everything so you can use me to find Zi O.
You've always wanted to catch the culprit.
Zi O is the culprit. You know that already.
No. That can't be.
Do you not want to believe it, or is it just hard to believe?
Is there a reason why Zi O can't be the culprit?
What's the matter? Is he your baby's father or something?
- No. - Then what's the problem?
Just forget it. It's nothing.
Take this.
It wasn't easy taking this from the evidence room.
Just try to focus on your family right now.
That case...
No, that accident...
How can you prove to me that they're my parents?
- We have their IDs. - No, not that.
Then what?
Do you want to see the remains?
Run a DNA test.
We'll talk again if they really turn out to be my parents.
Right now, I don't want to talk.
Okay.
Let's do that. I'm sure you feel devastated right now.
You deserve to know the answer to your question.
Gu Reum wants to do a DNA test.
Threaten to kill her baby. Then she'll listen to us.
If you become too spiteful, you could just mess things up.
She'll find out the truth with a single phone call.
She's making things so hard.
Here. Go run a DNA test.
Did you give her the family photo?
Yes.
What did she say after she received the photo?
She asked for a DNA test, right?
Yes.
She's so predictable.
Every time she found a dead body,
she used to go to Professor Oh...
to check their DNAs.
I knew she'd want to do the same thing again.
Here.
(Evidence)
Why did you pull out so much of her hair?
I know, right?
Here's the DNA test result.
(DNA test result)
It says there's a 99.99 percent that she's their daughter.
You already had it prepared?
Give it to her by tomorrow morning.
And make sure she believes that Zi O killed her parents.
You need to make her miserable so you can use her as you want.
I'll do my best.
But Gu Reum doesn't seem to trust me after what happened last time.
Let me give you a tip on how to fool people.
Before you lie to someone,
you need to lie to yourself first.
If you lie with sincerity, it becomes true.
Why don't you do it yourself?
People like us don't get directly involved in things.
The body only does what the brain tells it to do.
Go on.
Hey, Ms. Jung.
Why are you calling me all of a sudden? You scared me.
Those malicious jerks.
(Uninhabited)
I'm sure this is the place.
Zi O.
Gosh, where is he?
My gosh, you freaked me out.
Will you stop showing up like this?
What is it? No one's here.
Why did you want to meet here instead of your neighborhood?
What's the matter? Is something wrong?
You said she paid for everything before leaving the hospital.
Are you sure she was kidnapped?
What if she just ran away?
Let's be honest. We're used to being abandoned.
This is for the better.
Never chase after women and cats when they choose to leave home.
No, she must've gone with them because of the baby.
Don't try to be logical.
Try to be more emotional.
Have you ever wanted to live a decent life?
No.
That's not possible in this life. Maybe I'll try in my next life.
After I met Gu Reum...
and had a baby together,
it made me want to live for the first time in my life.
It also gave me courage.
Why can't you just forget about them?
Those guys are really brutal.
You could die.
I don't care anymore.
Darn it!
You know the guy with one black hand? The scary-looking one.
He works with the police.
I don't know if all cops work with him,
but that captain sure does.
He tried to kill Gu Reum.
If we find him, we might come in touch with the organization.
I'm going to wait in front of the police station.
You're going to stake out in front of the police station...
to catch a cop?
- Let me borrow your car. - No.
- I'll repay you for this. - I said no.
- I swear I'll repay you. - No way. Never.
You can't wait near the station when the cops already know you.
It's like you're asking them to arrest you, you lunatic.
That's my only way.
You have me, you punk.
Those cops barged into my house...
looking for you last time.
I know what they look like.
So whatever your plan is,
I'll do it instead.
No, I don't want to put you in danger.
Repay me later.
And not just with anything.
I expect you to pay me back big time.
Do you remember what you said to me a long time ago?
You asked if we would've ended up the same way...
if we had received help from anyone growing up.
I want to meet your daughter too.
It's not like we have any other family.
Plus, I'm your daughter's uncle.
Uncle.
Thanks, Won Yi.
Hey. Zi O.
But if I ever get caught, or my life is put at risk,
I'll easily sell you out.
Friendship and loyalty matter,
- but my life is the most important. - You punk.
- Don't do anything dangerous. - Got it.
But are you sure...
you don't want to forget it all and just live by yourself?
You've always been alone, so I asked just in case.
When was I ever alone?
I always had you.
Gosh, that's gross.
You're being disgusting. Don't be so corny.
I'll call you as soon as I find a good kidnapping spot.
So hide yourself somewhere nearby, okay?
Okay.
What's this?
What am I seeing right now?
She's the new person in charge.
I'm sure you both know each other.
What's with you women?
Are you asking her to take over?
There's not much to take over from. It turns out you didn't do much.
Manager Jung.
Who taught you to be so rude?
I'm not a manager anymore.
I got promoted.
You and I are on the same level now.
I guess the audit team really does have its perks.
Whose weakness did you use to get a promotion this time?
Yours.
You really had a lot on you.
You've lived a reckless life.
- Manager Jung. - You mean "Deputy Chief Jung".
It's normal to become arrogant if you get promoted at a young age.
Be haughty all you want,
but know whom you're talking to before you act up.
Do you want to know why I'm acting up?
Why don't I start with Ha Young Jae, that detective's father?
You little...
Ha Young Jae...
joined the research team because he wanted to create...
a human being that never got sick.
But not Ryu Jeung Kwon.
He created a dangerous mutt like Zi O...
under the pretext of human evolution.
So Ha Young Jae stole Zi O from the lab to stop the research...
and reached out to another team in the NIS.
Why are you doing this?
Let go! Why are you taking me?
He's the kid I told you about.
Are you sure you won't regret this?
Just guarantee my family's safety...
and enough money for us to settle down abroad.
Ha Young Jae was a whistleblower.
The official documents say...
he died due to a car accident.
No, stop! Don't!
But do you really think that's how he died?
Of course.
A few days ago, we even found his car and ID.
Gosh.
Cut it out.
We both know you killed that kind man.
The engine is still warm. Check the perimeter.
Where is it?
Stop what you're doing.
This is a sin.
Where's the darn boy?
Stop.
You need to stop.
We have your wife.
If you don't tell me, your wife will die.
Do you want your child to become an orphan?
You darn jerk!
Are you kidding me?
Hey.
Do you really think that's enough to use against me?
Gosh, no.
The problem isn't...
that you committed murder. It's that you made a mistake.
We're an organization that can't afford to make mistakes.
Plus, that's not the only mistake you made.
- Hey, what do you think... - Write this down.
One.
We know what you're trying to do by fabricating Ha Young Jae's death,
so you'd better stop what you're doing right now.
Two.
Let go of everyone you turned into slaves...
by framing them for murder.
Especially Captain Lee Son.
You're getting this on the condition that you do what you were told.
It took a lot of generosity to prepare this,
so I hope you have a comfortable and happy life.
You're going to kick me out after giving me a few pennies?
I devoted my entire life to this project.
Do you think you can get everything with money?
Of course.
But we don't spend money on traitors.
You don't want to get inspected, dismissed, or arrested...
at your age.
(Letter of Resignation)
(Confidentiality Agreement for Retirees)
We're being very considerate, so write the resignation letter...
and just go hiking or something.
How could you do this to me?
Whether it's in or outside of the organization,
no one is on your side.
You need time to pack up your stuff, so I'll give you three days.
Sign your resignation letter and bring it to me.
You heard everything, right?
Will he obey the orders though?
He's nothing without the organization backing him up.
He'll obey.
Then he'll let Captain Lee go, right?
Of course. It'll all be over in three days.
But you'll have to bring the embryos.
I will bring them...
once I confirm that Captain Lee is out.
Do you like him that much?
When all of this is over, you two should move far away,
have kids together, and live happily ever after.
I don't have such big dreams.
Men are very simple.
Be it a woman or a baby. They think they want whatever you show them.
Show him what you want, and he'll be on board.
My baby.
Sweetie.
I bet you're hoping I'm the one who killed your parents.
Because if I'm the culprit, you can put an end to it all.
If it wasn't me, it means you have to find the real culprit.
My baby...
(Counseling Center for Multicultural Families)
Hey, I really don't know how I feel about kidnapping a cop.
I'll meet you there.
No, just wait.
I'll call you when he's at a spot that's a bit easier.
I have to go.
No signs of fire, but the seats melted down.
All the wires inside the car are burnt as well.
People at the NFS are saying that...
it must've been caused by a high-voltage current,
but they have no idea...
who can actually generate an electric current like that.
Where's Zi O?
I'll catch him for you.
You need to get your parents' revenge.
(DNA Test Results, Ha Young Jae, Ha Neul Ae Gu Reum)
Is this real?
You're seeing it right before your eyes.
They perfectly framed me for the murder.
They even opened a fake foreign bank account.
This can also be...
manipulated.
Then ask him.
Meet with Zi O and ask him in person.
I already have,
and he told me that he didn't do it.
Have you ever seen an assailant admitting to what he did?
You know that Zi O isn't an ordinary guy.
So many people died because of him.
Gu Reum.
Staying stubborn could put your baby in danger.
Don't threaten me. It won't work.
Who matters to you more?
Your baby or Zi O?
Why are you being so stubborn?
It's not that.
If Zi O really did it...
Then what? It's simple.
Call him and ask him to meet up.
I'll take care of the rest.
If you want, I'll let you punish him.
Isn't that what you want?
No?
Then what do you want? Isn't Zi O a nobody to you?
Is he the father of your baby?
I guess he is.
How could you have a baby with a jerk...
who killed your parents?
(Leader)
Yes, ma'am.
Here, now?
Got it.
What are you saying?
You heard me. I'm washing my hands of this.
Who says you can do that?
The leader called me.
She said you're quitting and told me not to work with you.
Is there a problem between the two of you?
So you'll listen to her, not me?
Well, as you know,
I'm her faithful child.
How much have you told that crazy cult leader?
I hope you didn't tell her about Gu Reum.
I heard you're also leaving the NIS.
Don't do anything. Just enjoy your retirement, quietly.
Do not contact me again.
Also,
let Gu Reum go.
You won't get anything out of her, so stop bothering her.
Darn it...
How's Gu Reum doing?
She's still keeping it together,
but she'll give in soon.
Okay.
Is there a problem?
I need some smart, ruthless guys.
Gather as many as you can.
What's our target?
The villa and the lab.
Take care of everyone inside the villa...
and burn the church and even the lab to ashes.
Take care of them? What do you mean?
Kill them all.
I want them all gone without a single trace.
Go there now.
I'll go tomorrow.
I can gather up the other guys in no time,
but we need a day to figure out how we'll get in there...
and clean up the mess after the job is done.
Get it done as fast as you can.
I'll send out a notice right away.
Someone might be coming, so move Gu Reum to a different room.
Someone? Who?
That cop betrayed me.
War has begun.
Whose side are you on?
Sorry?
I don't know about everyone else,
but I trust you'll be on my side to the end.
What about you?
I am on our side, of course.
It's almost over.
Let's put our lives on the line.
- Hello. - Hello. A bottle of soju, please.
Sure.
(Kimchi Stew, Grilled Pork Belly)
Hey, he's at a pub now.
There's no one else. He's alone.
I'd say this is our chance.
Zi O. Hurry up and come.
What's taking him so long?
- Hey. - Oh my goodness gracious.
I told you not to sneak up on me.
- Where's the car? - At the end of the alley.
Okay, good.
First, you go in and grab that detective.
Shock him with electricity. Then he'll faint.
Then I'll go in, and go...
"What's wrong with you? Why did you drink so much?"
And I'll carry him out.
Then we'll put him in the backseat of the car...
Don't put him in the trunk. People will call the cops.
You should leave.
Thanks for coming this far with me.
You can't do this alone.
I'll use my brain. You use your electricity.
- Follow me. - Hey.
We must end this today.
You know how nerve-racking it is to tail someone?
I couldn't even go pee.
- What should we have? - Soju.
Here he is.
- Hello. - Hello.
They came in a gang.
Look. I got goosebumps.
- It's the guy I was looking for. - Who?
The one up front.
That... The one that looks like a head mountain bandit?
Let's leave for today. It won't work.
Let me think.
I told you not to think.
Regardless, since I saw the captain's face,
I'll pick another day.
Okay. Let's do that. Thanks.
You'd better thank me.
I'll repay you for the rest of my life.
Why are you being so cringy today?
I'm so glad you're my friend.
Me too. I'm glad too.
Hey, no, no. Zi O...
- Is your wife pregnant again? - No.
Then? Are you getting divorced?
No.
Then why did you call all of us out? We used up our budget already.
- I'll pay. - Exactly. Why?
Because of Gu Reum.
Yoo Chul.
Gu Reum is a banned word.
I thought about it for a few days.
Still, she was on our team.
Don't do it.
She assaulted you and took your gun.
He went through so much.
- I know, but... - So stop it. Stop.
Gu Reum called.
Really? When?
A few days ago.
I traced her call, and she was at an OBGYN hospital.
She's working there?
- She had a baby. - Who did?
- Gu Reum. - What?
I went to the hospital, and it really was Gu Reum.
She changed her name.
She had a foreigner's insurance, so I looked it up,
and they died last year.
So she changed her identity. Did you locate her?
No.
But it's weird.
- I think she was abducted. - Stop it.
It's not our case.
Also,
you should've reported it if she called.
Do you want to be disciplined?
Gu Reum was abducted.
Her husband disappeared without reporting it.
Isn't it weird?
I said not to say things are weird.
It's suspicious, isn't it?
I went to Gu Reum's address, and look.
What's this? Did it burn?
No.
Remember that electric shock guy? Doesn't it look like that?
Zi O, was it?
Don't be stupid.
Fill out a report and drop it.
I'll give it to the team on the case.
Captain.
It's weird.
- Put it away. - There's a conspiracy.
Either catch her or help her. Let's do it ourselves.
What nonsense.
Captain.
Get him.
- Hey, you jerk! - Stop right there!
Hey!
- Hey! - Turn right. Right.
Darn it.
Stop.
Let's go. Don't give us trouble.
You people stay out of it.
We need to talk.
We like to talk too. Let's talk at the station.
You're a good boy, right? Do as we say.
Do these people know what you're really like?
What do you mean?
- Get him. - Darn it.
Where's Gu Reum?
Did you forget your training?
Someone who runs away never stands by a window.
It was a signal.
I wanted you to come to me.
How long have you known I was here?
Why didn't you kill me sooner?
You wouldn't have broken a sweat getting through security.
Where are the research material and embryos?
Does that even matter?
That's the reason we ended up like this.
We killed people and did all sorts of bad things.
We had to protect them and couldn't protect ourselves.
Everyone here will die tomorrow.
- Run away. - What do you mean?
As I said.
That won't happen. Deputy Chief Kim was pushed out.
I warned you. Run away.
If you see me tomorrow, you'll die.
Is that what you came to say?
Then go with me. Let's run away together.
Leave tonight.
Why is that arm so important?
Forget the arm, and live with me.
Do I really mean nothing to you?
If I leave,
Deputy Chief Kim will hire someone else to track you down.
I have to stay with him...
for you to live.
Then we can just die together.
Live for yourself,
not for me.
I've warned you, so I'll be off now.
Hey.
I think this is the first time...
we're talking face-to-face like this, up close.
I know you're helping those who took Gu Reum.
Why didn't you tie me up?
Because you can...
easily beat someone like me? Is that it?
What do you mean? No one called back?
Are you kidding me?
They've been given orders not to respond to your calls.
But they work for me. Who gave them such orders?
Why don't you look into it yourself?
I can't even get a hold of Captain Choi and that cop.
The organization has simply fallen apart!
Darn it.
What is going on?
What about you?
Did they contact you as well?
I've also been told that I can take my hands off this now.
And?
I do not want to live with this arm...
and get the injections for the rest of my life.
Tae Oh has also decided to stay.
We just need to catch Zi O. Those people in Japan want him.
They'll pay us well over 10 million dollars.
You and I will become rich.
I don't care about money.
I'll fix your arm for you.
You'll get all the regenerated cells once they're extracted.
Did you get some rest?
Have you eaten?
Gu Reum, look at you all grown up. You're a mom now.
Who are you?
I work for the government.
I got your dad his job.
I asked you who you are.
Bring me a cup of coffee. Want some coffee?
Who are you?
You know who Ryu Jeung Kwon is, right?
I saw his name on your living room wall.
Please let me go. I know nothing.
Then let me tell you.
Once, Ryu Jeung Kwon...
was arrested for embezzlement of research funds...
and illegal collection of human eggs.
He was in jail for about a year. Then when he got out,
so many labs overseas wanted to recruit him.
So the company thought long and hard.
Despite the ethical issues,
the technology itself will benefit the country.
But then, we were approached by a bizarre organization called...
the Association of Creationism and Science Research.
What do you mean by "the company"?
The National Intelligence Service.
We thought working with a cult would help us keep it confidential.
We couldn't go public with human experiments.
We funded their first project and made sure...
the researchers' identities could be protected and ensured their safety.
We helped them grow.
The person who joined the lab as Ryu Jeung Kwon's partner...
was your father, Ha Young Jae.
They did some experiments...
and created a monster together.
Where's Gu Reum?
Why did you do that?
What were you thinking?
That poor girl lost both of her parents.
Why did she end up with a monster like you?
I'm not a monster.
Where is Gu Reum?
So my dad created Zi O?
Don't lie.
Do you know how he got his name, Zi O?
The genetic recombination model, Z-series.
Prototype number zero. Hence the name, Z-0.
After him, there were Z-1 and Z-2.
But Z-1 and Z-2 died. Only Z-0 survived.
So that became his name, Zi O.
One day, Ha Young Jae took him outside,
and he exploded in anger in the car.
You must know about the blue light he produces...
when he's angry or anxious.
You need to disappear...
if you want to save Gu Reum.
So just leave.
I'll make you tell the truth even if I must kill you.
That blue light killed your father.
Your mother too.
No, that can't be.
Zi O said...
my dad adored him.
You're lying.
Did Zi O say that?
He told you that Ha Young Jae adored him?
Zi O said my dad adored him.
You're lying.
Did Zi O say that?
He told you that Ha Young Jae adored him?
Right, that's the point.
Your father truly adored him like his own son.
When you receive love from someone, you ought to repay the person.
But Zi O didn't do that.
Do you know why?
Because he's not human.
This is your last chance. Talk, or you'll die.
He was born through genetic manipulation,
which means he's half beast.
Here's a line...
from "Precious Mirror for Enlightening the Mind".
"When beasts feel cornered, they claw you."
"When humans feel cornered, they lie."
That's how Zi O is.
He clawed your father and lied to you.
So Zi O really did it?
Both my mom and dad?
No human would do such a thing.
I'm sure you know that he had the abilities...
to kill adults even when he was a kid.
Think about your childhood.
Remember how you lived all by yourself,
not knowing if your parents were dead or alive.
Your daughter will end up just like you.
Will you do that to her too?
I don't want to hand her off to an adoption agency...
and make sure there's no paper trail of where she's sent.
Call Zi O.
That will solve everything.
I'll clear your name of the murder charge.
I'll support you so that you and your baby can live anywhere.
It really was Zi O, right?
Zi O did it, right?
What do you think?
Give me your phone. I'll call him.
It breaks my heart too.
(Captain Choi Jin Hwan)
Hold on.
What is it? You said you wouldn't call.
Do you have Gu Reum?
Who's this?
The person you're looking for.
Let Gu Reum go.
It's been a while. It's nice to hear your voice
Yes. How have you been?
Gosh.
Z-0?
Where's Gu Reum?
I have her.
Where?
Z-0. You must be new to this kind of thing,
but you got the order wrong.
You should first ask if Gu Reum and the baby are safe.
Then you ask what I want and where you should go.
Am I wrong?
If you hurt Gu Reum and our baby, you're all dead.
Should I kill the baby and her mom first?
Just because you got my number doesn't mean you've won.
Stop being arrogant, you punk.
Where are you? Where should I go?
Wait. I'll call you back.
Talk.
I'll decide the time and place. Meet me there.
Give up.
You can't beat them.
I couldn't even hold my baby yet.
Give me your phone. I'll call him.
No matter how I think about it... Gosh...
The dad creates a monster,
the monster kills the dad,
and the daughter has a baby with that monster.
What's your deal?
It doesn't matter what our deal is, so give me your phone.
I'll catch Z-0.
You stay here quietly.
If you do anything stupid,
I'll send your baby to be adopted abroad...
with no paperwork so you can never find her.
Once we get rid of Deputy Chief Kim, we'll start over with the embryos.
You must be raking in the dough.
Nothing is more profitable than selling faith.
That's blasphemy.
I'll be respectful, so keep your promise.
The enhancement of human antibodies.
Your outlook must've changed after the COVID pandemic.
Of course.
Every time there's a virus outbreak, it affects the world economy...
with treatments and vaccines and whatnot.
Develop an immunization from 200 viruses like bats have.
We'll dominate the global economy.
You can have Korea.
There's a problem in zone three.
Where are we going?
To that villa. The den of the cult.
Just the two of us? They have quite the security.
I have reinforcements.
I thought you lost all your men.
Z-0.
I sent him there.
Z-0?
He should be killing the people at the house for us.
They thought I couldn't kill them because I had no soldiers.
This serves them right.
Did Z-0 really go there?
We can take our time and just pick him up afterward.
He has to do as I say if he wants to save his wife and kid.
Hey. Captain Lee!
You need to escape.
(Deputy Chief Kim Chul Soo)
Gu Reum!
Where's Gu Reum?
Where is she?
What's wrong, baby?
It's okay. Mommy's here.
It's okay.
Mommy's here. It's okay.
It's okay.
Yoo Na...
The person you have reached...
Okay.
I told you, you'll always be in the palm of my hand.
Get lost. I did nothing wrong.
Call Z-0.
I'm sorry, sir. Please don't kill me.
So, I... I really don't know.
I don't see him anymore. No.
We're not even friends.
Phone.
Unlock it.
(Friend)
Friend?
No, he's not a friend.
I mean it. Please believe me.
Call him and ask to meet.
Please don't kill me.
- Talk. - Hey, Zi O.
So...
You sound strange. What's wrong?
No. Nothing. Nothing's wrong.
We need to meet right now.
Okay. Let's meet at that place from last time. The construction site.
Okay. Remember that construction site?
Zi O! Run away! Don't come here!
Run away!
Is this the place?
This was in your GPS history.
No.
This isn't it.
Then call him and tell him to come here.
Don't kill him.
Zi O... Zi O just became a dad.
That poor kid.
Please stop it already.
Won Yi!
Won Yi.
You jerk.
You idiot.
I said to run away.
Run away, you idiot!
Hey... You... You're a dad now.
Is he your friend?
Is he a friend?
Don't do it. He is my friend.
Fine.
Zi O.
No!
I'm killing him because he's your friend.
(L.U.C.A.: The Beginning)
Can you handle it?
We'll do it differently this time.
Is Gu Reum's baby really Z-0's?
He's dead?
Whatever you say, whatever you do,
you can't touch my baby.
They'll fear me more.
I'll make money, and you'll get revenge.
You need to die too.
Maybe you were made that way,
but not her.
I already tried calling, but it was disconnected.
- As long as I'm gone. - As long as you're gone.
Wait. I'll set everything straight.