(This drama is purely fictional and is not associated with...)
(actual people, organizations, locations, or incidents.)
(Filming was in compliance with COVID-19 guidelines...)
(and counseling was provided for child actors.)
(CGI was used in most scenes that include animals.)
Officer Jung. Got it.
Press one.
(Mouse)
At times, I go on random hunting trips.
This old lady saw something she shouldn't have...
and ended up as an unexpected target.
Until it takes its last breath,
a prey should fight for dear life.
However, this certain prey lacks the energy to do so.
Which is what makes this hunt too easy...
and boring.
No... No...
My puppy.
(My Bong Yi)
Moo Chi, do you have something?
Not yet.
Here's the friend who'll back up the story...
of Sung Yo Han being home when Daniel Lee went missing.
- Talk to him. - Got it.
There's something off about him.
Kim Joon Sung.
Do you have anything?
No, nothing.
Darn it.
We should've found it before it rained.
What about the finger in the wine?
It belongs to Na Chi Kook.
Who does the other finger belong to then?
Yes, Captain.
Really? Yes, I'm on my way.
- What is it? - We know who the finger belongs to.
Thanks for everything. Did you bring your car?
- Yes. - Come with me.
Up until two years ago, this was a clothing factory...
run by a religious group.
What are you doing here?
What happened?
He's been dead for about 10 days.
No one reported him missing even though he didn't come to work.
What a cruel world, right?
There's something in his throat.
What on earth is that?
I'm not sure. It's heavily decayed.
Homicide reported.
(I saw that scumbag who killed the student on the news.)
(What should I do?)
Got it. Please let me know once Officer Jung is awake.
Darn, I hope he's all right.
What is it?
There's a student over there.
Hey, are you all right? Why are you sitting in the rain?
Can you give me a ride across the bridge?
Sure, hop in.
Gosh, you'll catch a cold.
Thank you.
I just bought this car last week, you know.
Leather seats shouldn't get wet.
Seriously? Are you kidding me?
Why were you sitting in the rain like that?
My grandma hasn't been answering her phone.
So you chose to sit out in the pouring rain?
You should be wiser than that.
- I'll walk from here. - Here?
Just a second. I think I have an umbrella in my trunk.
Thank you.
Take this.
Go home safely.
Don't wander around.
I guess she lives here.
Do you know her?
Let's just go.
That umbrella was a limited edition. They only made 100 of them.
I should've asked her to give it back.
I heard your parents waited 10 years to have you.
I bet they were thrilled without even knowing...
how spoiled you'd turn out to be.
Anyway, I wonder who got killed this time.
Why isn't she picking up?
She must be really angry.
Ma'am.
Did something happen in our neighborhood?
I don't know. We came out as soon as we heard the siren.
Judging by the number of police cars,
I bet it's a murder case.
You've been watching strange things...
ever since you quit the civil service exam.
Your son is going to be the next Alfred Hitchcock.
Don't be like that.
I'm going to go and check out the scene.
You can go without me.
Bye, Bong Yi.
My gosh, I can't believe I was happy to be pregnant with him.
Oh, by the way, did you happen to see my grandma?
No.
Come to think of it, she's not here.
Oh, she must be at the crime scene.
You know how she gets worried whenever something happens in town.
- I should also get going. - Okay.
Go on.
That son of a gun.
He even killed an old lady?
(Forensics)
It looks like she burned her hand.
I think she used her hand to put out the fire.
Why were you holding onto this for dear life?
My goodness, my baby.
Everything will be fine, ma'am.
Sir, this is all my fault.
I'd be glad to die instead. Please save my baby.
What's he doing here?
Darn this.
What? What did you just say?
- Were you talking to me? - Darn it!
What's the matter?
Do you know her?
Why do the innocent always have to die like this?
What's with that crazy jerk?
What happened?
(Do not enter)
- What happened? - What's going on?
Hey.
Sir.
Don't go inside.
Why?
Well...
Can we talk?
- Let me go. - Bong Yi, wait.
Let me go! Let go!
(We will be redeveloping the area thanks to everyone's cooperation.)
Let go.
Let me go! Let go!
That poor thing.
- Wait. Let me... - Let her go.
Let her check if it's her family.
Come this way.
- Stop! - Yes, sir.
You're going to let her see what happened to her grandmother?
- We need to identify the victim... - Move.
Grandma.
What's my grandma doing there?
- Sir. - Get going now.
- Why is my grandma there? - Get going.
- Sir. Sir. - Bong Yi, wait.
Leave already!
- Grandma! - Calm down.
- Grandma. - Just go!
Let me go!
- Bong Yi. - Sir, wait!
Grandma!
Where is he?
What happened?
He needs to relax.
- Get out of my way. - Please leave.
What happened?
It's because of me.
If only I had answered her call...
Pull yourself together. Look at me.
Look at me, you punk.
I want you to tell me every single thing you saw...
so we can catch that jerk. Got it?
Well...
While we were at the correctional facility,
Bong Yi's grandmother called me several times.
But I had no idea. I finally checked at the precinct.
(7 missed calls)
The receiver cannot be reached.
I saw that scumbag who killed the student on the news.
What should I do?
(You've received a voice message from 010-230-0627.)
You have one voice message.
Why aren't you answering your phone?
My goodness, Officer Jung.
I'm too scared to call the police.
I just took the bus, so meet me in front of the general store.
- I have a photo. - Ma'am!
- But the store was closed. - Ma'am.
So I called her right away.
The place was completely empty because it's a redevelopment area.
Ma'am.
- And I suddenly heard her ringtone. - Ma'am?
- I thought it was weird. - Ma'am.
Are you in here?
What... Ma'am. Ma'am.
Did you see his face?
- Who are you? - No, it was too dark.
He just popped out of nowhere.
Anything else? Anything will do. Come on.
Tell me anything that could be a clue.
- He was left-handed. - Left-handed?
I'm... I'm sure of that.
You told me that culprit is also left-handed.
The culprit is left-handed.
The angle of the knife is slanted to the right.
That's only possible when you're left-handed.
He's left-handed for sure.
Anything else?
Is there anything else?
When we rolled down together, he smelled of something.
He smelled of something?
What did you smell?
Mint. He smelled like mint.
What brings you here without calling?
I was at Moojin for a flower exhibition.
The new housekeeper must be good.
There isn't a speck of dust anywhere.
Stop sending them. I don't like having strangers in my house.
You haven't eaten yet, right?
Make sure to eat on time.
I put your clothes in the wash.
You must've had an urgent patient when you were leaving.
Why did you go into emergency medicine...
of all specialties that you're always covered in blood?
That's a nice scent.
You don't usually use products with scents.
You must be seeing someone.
Are you considering marriage?
Good. I want grandkids as soon as possible.
I'll raise them.
Just the thought is frightening.
What?
Han Seo Joon's grandchild?
Yo Han.
Have you seen that granny today?
Did she say or do something out of the ordinary?
She got into an argument with her granddaughter, so she was upset.
Other than that...
She didn't say where she was going?
I think she said she was going home.
What's this "I think" garbage? Think hard, you punk!
Don't answer carelessly!
What are you doing? He's hurt.
I'm asking some questions to investigate...
Hello.
He must be moved into a single for witness protection.
Take care of yourself. I'll be back.
A woman in her 70s was found tonight...
stabbed to death with multiple stab wounds...
in a vacant house in Gudong Village, a redevelopment district.
The police believe...
this was committed by the recent serial killer.
The body of a person presumed to be another victim...
was found 10 days after he died in an abandoned factory...
operated by a religious organization.
Thus, there have been six victims killed by the serial killer.
Monsters like you need to die.
You monster.
I shouldn't have given birth to you.
I never should've given birth to you.
How will I pay for all these sins?
The officer who was hit by a car while chasing the killer...
is being treated at a hospital.
I'm sorry, Auntie, Uncle.
You wanted to be a cop which doesn't befit you.
Honey, I'll stay here tonight.
Okay. Do that.
It's okay. Dong Koo is going to stay with me tonight.
I'm fine, so go home.
Okay. I'll come early in the morning.
What shall I make for dinner?
Did he get hurt? He isn't the type to wear a character bandage.
(No Visitors: Please cooperate for the patient's fast recovery.)
- You can't go in. - Out of my way.
- You can't go in! - Get out of my way!
- Hey. - Let go!
Let go!
You moron. You call yourself a cop?
- You need to go... - Get off!
Why? Why?
Why didn't you answer Grandma's phone?
Why didn't you answer your phone?
It's your fault Grandma died.
It's your fault Grandma... Let go of me.
Find him.
Find the scumbag...
who killed my grandma, you jerk!
Bring... Bring my grandma back. I'm begging you.
Please.
Bring Grandma back.
Bring my grandma back!
My... My grandma!
The Head Hunter nightmare from 25 years ago...
is being revived now.
It has been 2 months during which the serial killer killed 6 victims,
but the police still don't know anything about the killer.
Thus, the people are scared and distrusting of them.
I've seen this before.
I was on my way to church at dawn, and I saw a big flash.
A flash? A camera flash.
(Photo 2)
That sick psycho.
He kills people and takes their pictures?
Where did this granny get this?
There are no surveillance cameras?
This is a very old district that's being redeveloped.
Everyone moved out. Only a few families still live here.
Then check the dash cams of all the cars that were here.
Check everything that caught the granny.
None of the remaining residents own cars.
It's a dead neighborhood, so outsiders rarely come.
Her. This granny.
Where did she get on?
Hey.
Check the surveillance videos from every subway...
and bus stop by Gudong Station.
Anything that has the granny on it.
I'm sure there's at least one.
I see.
Hey, Officer Jung!
Detective.
What are you doing here?
Looking for Granny's killer.
Did you go to the bus company too?
In your condition? Go back.
I have to find him.
That camera may have caught something. I'm going to check.
Hey! Officer Jung!
(Motel)
Where could she have been headed?
(Appliances and Electronics)
I get that this is an old building,
but how can they not have one security camera?
I'll take a look around, so head back to the hospital.
She died because of me.
I'm going to catch him no matter what.
Hello, I'm with the police.
Is there a security camera around here?
Then perhaps...
No, I haven't seen her.
Excuse me, I'm with the police.
I don't recognize her.
Hello.
I'm with the police.
I don't recall.
(Housekeeping Land)
Welcome.
Hello, I'm with the police.
Oh, yes.
Did this old lady visit this facility yesterday?
What is this about?
Have you heard about the homicide that took place last night?
Yes.
Wait. Is she the victim?
The security cameras show that she entered this alley.
She didn't come by though.
Please call the police...
if anyone who comes by recognizes this lady.
Tell me about it.
It's not like I can report the theft of yogurts.
Excuse me. I...
Who was that just now?
Remember the news about a murder in the neighborhood?
They came by to ask if that old lady came by.
Really?
I see.
Wait. This lady...
- Is it this lady? - Yes. Why do you ask?
- She's the one who took the drinks! - What?
- My gosh. I should call the police. - Are you crazy?
What if it leads them to discover how we hire illegal immigrants?
Darn it. Just stay put.
Let's not make a mess of things.
- But someone died! - Shut it!
Would you rather we close shop instead?
Okay, fine.
Get in. I'll take you to the hospital.
What is it?
Oh, it's nothing.
It's messy, isn't it?
Ignore the mess.
Sure.
How sweet of you to help out despite the injured arm.
Thank you so much for coming.
Gosh. She did want him as a grandson-in-law, right.
- It's as if he is. - Thank you for coming.
He took care of the whole funeral...
even when he got injured himself.
I feel terrible for Bong Yi.
It doesn't seem like she has other family.
The alley has already been canvassed,
but we could've missed something.
Team One will visit the offices here.
Team Two will canvass the adjacent areas.
And Team Three will spread out to even the street across.
- Move! - Got it.
Please rewind that footage down below.
Sure.
I heard you found a place to bury her.
I wouldn't have minded a cremation.
This must've cost you quite a lot.
I...
scattered my parents' ashes in the sea,
so I have nowhere to go when I want to mourn.
You were worried...
that I'd have nowhere to go...
whenever I missed my grandma.
Your grandma doesn't drink though.
You're wrong.
She...
loved to drink makgeolli.
What...
What I last said...
to her...
was something...
I should've never said.
I'm like this because I listen to you too well.
What... What was that?
If I didn't listen to you,
I wouldn't have gone out to buy your makgeolli.
Then that would never have...
Grandma...
Thinking about what I said to her drives me crazy with guilt.
Grandma...
Grandma, I was wrong.
I'm so sorry.
I'm sorry.
Grandma, I'm so sorry.
I'm...
I'm sorry.
There's no need to worry.
I asked Dong Koo...
to feed it every day.
You should get some sleep.
Let your mind go blank.
Go on and get some rest.
On your own though?
I like boiled pork too, you know!
What should I make for dinner?
- I don't want to eat. - You'd better eat.
Tell me what you want to eat.
What? Should I make...
- Pork... - I don't want to eat.
Wait. Bong Yi, it's spoiled.
What do you think you're doing?
Bong Yi, it's gone bad!
Stop it, Bong Yi.
Stop eating.
No, don't eat that.
Let go.
Goodness.
My poor puppy.
What now?
My poor little puppy.
Grandma.
Grandma...
My grandma.
Grandma.
Don't worry.
I have someone to protect me.
No, not this.
- Hey. - My gosh.
Did you find anything?
- No, not yet. - I even let you carry out a search.
What?
You let him carry out a search even though he got suspended?
Gosh, cut it out.
Did you check the list of visitors at the correctional facility?
Yes. I checked the list of people who entered the facility that day,
- but there was no one suspicious. - Are you sure?
Did you check everyone?
Didn't you leave anyone out?
If you don't trust me, why don't you check yourself?
I just asked if you didn't leave anyone out!
Gosh, what's with you two?
You guys used to be best friends.
Hey.
What? CCTV footage? Did you see the granny?
Send it to me right now.
Do you have something?
(Here's the CCTV footage you requested.)
Police. By any chance, did you see this old lady?
- No, I haven't seen her. - No.
Excuse me. I'm with the police.
Have you ever seen this old lady?
No, I don't know her.
Hey, Yo Han. A cop came to see me. What should I do?
Just say what I told you to.
Are you Mr. Kim Joon Sung?
I have a few questions for you.
- Do you know Sung Yo Han? - Yes, he's my friend.
Where were you last Sunday evening until dawn?
Last Sunday evening?
Yo Han wasn't feeling well, so I went over to his place.
He wasn't feeling well?
Where's my cell phone?
I must've left it in my car again.
I'm sorry, but can I borrow your phone?
Sure.
Thank you.
Gosh, this is the latest edition.
I heard this is really good.
(Call logs)
(Sung Yo Han)
Is he gone? Did you tell him what I told you to?
He isn't picking up.
Maybe it's because it's the latest edition,
but even the dial tone sounds amazing.
If I have any other questions, I'll give you another call.
Hey, Yo Han.
No, I never called.
Sir, I think you're right.
Sung Yo Han is shady. What should we do?
What do you think? Check Sung Yo Han's dashcam.
See where he was at that hour.
That's illegal.
If I cause trouble, my dad's political career will end.
He's going to run for presidency next year.
Is that so? Then don't ask me. I don't have a dad like yours.
I need to go now. I'm busy doing an illegal investigation.
This is the police.
Have you seen this old lady?
Police.
Have you ever seen this old lady?
I'm with the police.
- Have you seen this old lady? - Her?
- What is it? - Where are you? I need you here.
- I'm busy. - Get over here right now!
My gosh.
I'm so busy investigating that I didn't even get to eat.
But he's always telling me to come and go.
What? Why me?
Everyone is interested in what you have to say...
because the murderer asked you to find him.
The entire country is waiting for you to say something.
But I got dismissed.
I'm waiting for an assignment.
The captain should be the one reporting the investigation.
You can't ask a mere detective to do that.
I didn't take you to be such a shameful guy.
What else can I do? It's the commissioner's orders.
Do you want to get fired for disobeying him?
Why did you have to say it's a serial murder case on TV...
and end up becoming the murderer's target?
We still have enough time until 8pm.
Wait here and have your speech ready.
Don't even think of going anywhere.
- I didn't even get to eat. - I'll bring you food.
Han Kook!
Ma'am, after you take a break,
you can go on one more ride before we do an interview.
- Mom. - Yes?
Can you buy me that? The Goat Man bread.
I'm hungry.
Can you wait a bit? Those guys from the broadcasting station...
are going to buy us a meal.
Ma'am, can you come here for a second?
Oh, okay.
Stay here. I'll be right back.
Today at around 3pm, Kim Han Kook,
the child who made everyone cry on "Hope for Children",
suddenly went missing at an amusement park during a shoot.
Moo Chi, wake up.
Wake up, Moo Chi.
You just need to read this out loud.
The public sentiment is bad these days.
Don't get angry even if the reporters provoke you.
Look at your hair. I guess you got some good sleep.
Don't make any mistakes. This is going to be live.
- Do you understand? - Yes, I get it.
I'm hungry.
Oh, here you go.
Thankfully, in regards to the murder case of last victim,
the lady in her 70s who was murdered in Gudong Village,
we managed to secure a witness statement and CCTV footage.
And we're doing our best to investigate what happened.
Because of the victims' possessions found in the greenhouse...
with the body of the college student,
we've determined these murders to be a serial murder...
and are investigating accordingly.
Given the seriousness of the cases, we the police are investigating...
the killer's motive, relationship with the victims,
possibility of an accomplice or someone aiding and abetting him.
We are investigating from various angles.
We can't disclose anything more since the case is ongoing.
We will not have a separate question and answer session...
after this briefing.
We will do our best...
to catch the killer quickly for the safety of the people.
That will be all.
There were 6 victims in 2 months.
What have the police been doing?
Were you just ignoring it?
I can't answer any questions about an ongoing investigation.
I heard the killer left you a message at the scene...
with the college student's body.
Why did he choose you specifically?
Ask him yourself.
I want to know too.
You said they were the psychopath's random killings.
Do you still stand by that statement?
You said there were six victims.
Weren't there seven?
There's a tip that the same person attempted to kill the prison guard.
- We're still investigating... - He broke into the prison...
and attempted to kill a guard. How is that random?
Are you certain that there is no connection between the victims?
Perhaps you're barking up the wrong tree.
We've investigated thoroughly.
There was not a single connection between the victims.
Are the victims...
What is it?
What if there was a standard for choosing the victims?
(Bingo!)
(Bingo, Detective Ko Moo Chi. Kudos to you. Enjoy my gift.)
(Restricted Number)
Who are you?
You really are good.
You were wrong once, but that's still pretty good.
What?
- Then... - That's right.
There is a standard by which I choose my victims.
So why did I choose that kid?
- What? - Why will that kid die?
What did that kid do wrong?
- You... - I liked your briefing.
What show was it when you yapped about it being random?
Figure out the reason I killed the kid and announce it there.
Don't go on air drunk this time.
Take this seriously.
A person's life is at stake.
What? You psycho jerk.
If you don't get the answer right, I'll kill the kid...
exactly when the show ends with the world watching.
- I promise you. - Hello...
Who's the psycho?
- What did he say? - Who is it?
- Did he tell you about the murders?
- Detective! - Did you talk to the killer?
That's right. There is a standard by which I choose my victims.
So why did I choose that kid?
Why will that kid die?
What did that kid do wrong?
Who is this rat planning to kill?
My gosh. What a mess.
A serial killer.
A kidnapper. Gosh.
He came to Korea to find his father.
As his story came to light, donations poured in.
The police did not find any clues at the scene.
- The police... - No.
So why did I choose that kid?
Why will that kid die?
What did that kid do wrong?
The kidnapper called the mom in Korea...
and demanded a ransom for his life.
This is a standard kidnapping. They're after money.
But wait. A ransom for his life?
Don't they usually say ransom for their return?
That's true. But the kidnapper said it was for his life.
How much did he demand?
He didn't say the amount yet.
Did you record the call?
Have the money ready by 11pm Friday in exchange for his life.
If not, Han Kook dies.
By 11pm Friday.
You like being on TV, right?
What show was it when you yapped about it being random?
Exactly when the show ends...
- By 11pm Friday... - 11pm Friday.
It's when "Sherlock Hong Ju" ends.
Would it help the investigation to do the show as he demands?
Saving the child is top priority right now, Commissioner.
I don't know. Do you think he's still alive?
He's definitely alive.
It's much more useful...
for him to be alive so that he can show off.
"Bind. Torture. Kill."
He named himself the "BTK Killer" because he binded,
tortured, and then killed his victims.
He began in 1974 when he murdered an entire family of four,
and murdered at least 10 people over 30 years.
He also sent letters and victims' belongings to the media...
as if to taunt the police.
A common trait of psychopath serial killers is...
they want to brag about their cruel crimes.
They want to announce who they are.
They are exhibitionists.
We must do the show in order to catch him.
BTK, a civil servant who hid his identity flawlessly,
was captured after 30 years because of the letter he sent...
to the media and police.
He left his DNA on that letter.
He left his DNA on the letter?
It wasn't intentional. He was drunk on exhibitionism and made a mistake.
That's right. Dr. Daniel Lee told me while preparing for the last show...
that psychopaths like this get so arrogant...
that they make ridiculous mistakes.
Yes. That's how the Head Hunter Han Seo Joon was caught.
He murdered over 20 people in a year...
and didn't leave a single clue, let alone a witness.
But he mistook a family of four in an RV...
as a family of three.
He didn't kill the youngest and ended up getting caught.
He was also overcome with arrogance and made a crucial mistake.
(Sent a letter to a TV station saying he wants attention.)
Look.
(Bingo, Detective Ko Moo Chi. Kudos to you. Enjoy my gift.)
His exhibitionism is at its max.
If I take the stage and lure him as he wants,
he may be caught easily.
Then he'll make a critical mistake.
He dreams of a theatrical crime,
but we will conduct a theatrical investigation.
And if we take the stage,
we may obtain new information about him...
that we could not find before.
That is why this show will be of big help to the investigation.
Anyway. Can you find the answer?
You have only four days left.
I promise I'll find it.
If we say we'll do the show because the killer demanded it,
people will criticize us.
That's why...
we must prepare for it under the strictest of confidence.
Please trust me on this, Commissioner.
Chief.
Fine. Let's do it.
The police commissioner and the current events chief.
And Detective Kang.
- What is it? - What?
Don't play dumb.
Why did OBN's current events chief come all the way here?
With the police commissioner too. They both looked quite serious.
Do you think I'm your inside man?
Find out for yourself!
Darn it. Detective Kang!
(Yoo Won Chul: I finished editing. Take a look please.)
("Sherlock Hong Ju")
There were seven victims.
Excluding Song Soo Ho, who was killed out of rage.
The Gudong granny took a picture from him,
so he probably killed her to protect his identity. Out.
I had said the remaining five were killed randomly,
but it was not random.
We must figure out the reason he chose them...
before the show begins.
Let's talk to their friends and families again.
We'll find a similarity if we keep looking.
How long have you known Na Chi Kook?
We've been friends since 10th grade.
Then you must know him well.
Tell me about him.
Anything is fine. Anything you can think of.
Why do you ask?
Is this related to catching the killer?
- Well... - Ba Reum.
Detective, you have to watch the news.
We will play the phone call...
between Detective Ko Moo Chi and the killer again.
We'll play it in full without editing.
Why will that kid die?
What did that kid do wrong?
You like being on TV, right?
What show was it when you yapped about it being random?
Figure out the reason I killed the kid and announce it there.
Don't go on air drunk this time. Take this seriously.
Darn it.
The shocking revelation continues.
The special task force team...
is secretly putting together a special episode for him.
Is it truly the best course of action...
for the police to give in to the killer's request?
What do you make of this?
- Is the phone call authentic? - Will the special episode happen?
Is it true that you're giving in to the killer's request?
- Please say something. - Detective!
- Detective, any words? - Please say a few words.
- Is it true? - Detective!
- Tell us the truth.
- What's the truth? - Is this true?
- Please say a few words. - Detective!
Ko Moo Chi.
Do you remember me?
Did you see his face?
Tell me! Did you see his face?
No, I don't.
Don't go through with the show.
Lieutenant Park Doo Suk.
Why do you think I'm still at this good-for-nothing job?
Han Seo Joon.
I'm waiting for the day to kill him with my own hands.
The one who killed my parents.
The one who killed your children.
In order to get behind the same walls,
I must kill a psychopath who's at least as sick as him.
Everyone else can be against it, but not you.
Han Seo Joon?
Do you know why he killed my children?
Because I didn't take him seriously enough.
I also went on TV...
and got cheeky with him.
Don't make the same mistake.
From what I can tell, you're not dealing with a human being.
He's a monster.
He's as equally sick as Han Seo Joon if not worse.
Is that so? I'm glad then.
It wouldn't be as fun if he weren't.
Don't you get what I'm saying?
You may lose what you cherish the most!
What I cherish the most?
I lost that already when I was eight.
You witnessed that.
I have nothing more to lose.
The killer set the bait and the police bit it.
A kidnapper can ask for a ransom,
but it'll never be considered.
The killer kidnapped a boy...
and then told the police to figure out why he kills...
and reveal the reason on camera.
We should not condone...
the police's decision to give into him.
But there's no other option.
The killer wants the police to reveal it on air.
Who can guarantee that they'll find the answer?
Naming the wrong reason on air might endanger the child more.
What can matter more than a person's life?
The police must figure out the right answer...
so that they can save the boy's life.
So the police should take a psychopath's word...
and solve the quiz on camera like some game show?
Is this the best our country can do...
to save the boy's life?
The show must not be aired.
- Don't air the show! - Don't air the show!
The Commissioner General is putting a stop to the operation.
- But... - I'm sure you're aware of this,
but the public is outraged.
If we go through with the show and the boy dies,
we'll be done for.
Moo Chi, I know where you stand with this,
but we'll find another way.
(Moojin Serial Murder)
(Letter of Resignation)
What on earth is this?
You'll just resign?
After everything I did to cover for you?
Happy now?
Detective, please say a few words!
- Detective... - Please say a few words!
- Any words? - Please share your thoughts!
- Any words? - Detective!
- How's the case coming along? - Sir!
- Is the boy alive? - Detective, please!
- Is Han Kook alive? - Please say a few words.
What do you know about the boy's state?
How will you proceed?
- Detective! - The special task force...
will locate Han Kook another way.
- Detective! - Buy Han Kook...
- Is he alive? - Detective!
The patient here was discharged this morning.
The doctor was adamant about him staying,
but he wouldn't hear it.
(Patient: Jung Ba Reum)
(356-4, Gudong-ro, Bukyeong-gu, Moojin)
(356-4, Gudong-ro)
Welcome.
It was quite the walk, right? Come on in.
What's up?
I think they won't let us air the episode.
(Moojin Serial Murder)
Excuse me, Detective.
What brings you by?
Ma'am?
Sir...
Sir, please do that show he asked.
My boy... Please save my boy.
I'll do everything you ask.
I'll do what you ask, so please.
- Did you bring her here? - Please...
I came to ask you the same thing.
Please don't give up.
Chi Kook and Bong Yi's grandmother.
We must catch who hurt them.
Escort her home.
Detective! Sir, please.
- Please. - Ma'am, please get up.
This isn't helping.
Please save my boy.
Please save my boy's life.
- Please. - Let's do it, Detective Ko.
Let's do it. I'll persuade my chief in any way I can.
Let's give this a shot.
Gosh, thank you.
Thank you so much. Thank you.
Ma'am, please stand.
Please. Please...
Detective Ko.
Please, Detective.
We can't do it here though. We'll be forced to pack up.
Where could we do it?
Welcome.
Over here.
- Here. - We're good.
Wait.
Don't you remember me?
- Sorry? - I was the one who interviewed you.
For what?
My first interview as a probie was with a high school student...
who was awarded the Citizen Hero Award.
That student was Officer Jung!
He made me sweat by refusing the interview though.
He said it was his friend who did all the work...
all throughout the interview.
The one you interviewed was Chi Kook.
What? It was Prison Guard Na?
I saw how he gave me credit in the interview.
He's like that, you see.
He's more modest than one needs to be.
Right.
That friend we helped though.
I saw that friend recently.
Where?
- Well... - We already wasted two days.
We only have a day until the broadcast. Let's hurry.
Come on.
Here.
(Killing method, Modus operandi)
(Moojin Serial Murder Case)
The places of murder and victims' ages are all different.
What could be the common feature?
What made him choose these people as victims?
What is it, Detective?
Hey, it's me.
Did you check what came out of Park Jung Ho's throat?
An insect?
Hey, Father Ko.
- Have you been well? - Yes.
The neighborhood feels so empty now that you're gone.
How is the church there? I bet it's really nice.
I still miss Gudong.
I'll be back next week to take some more of my stuff.
I'll be able to see you again then.
What's all that?
I made japchae and some other stuff.
You should eat it with everyone.
This is a lot of japchae.
Moo Chi loved japchae ever since he was little.
I made enough so you can eat it for a while.
I didn't add carrots though.
Moo Chi hates carrots.
Don't tell him I made it.
If he finds out, he won't eat it.
Okay.
Officer Jung.
Please take good care of Moo Chi.
There was nothing special about Byun Soon Young.
We found an insect inside Park Jung Ho's mouth.
Na Chi Kook was found without his clothes on.
The homeless guy was found with an axe.
Jo Mi Jung's body was found at a vineyard.
Officer Jung, did you make this?
Yes.
- It's so good. - It's delicious.
Thank you.
Listen. You don't seem...
so fit for the job. Why don't you quit and be a chef?
I'll think about it.
You're all done, right?
We're not getting anywhere here.
Let's meet the victims' acquaintances.
- Will you be okay? - Of course.
I really think you should stay home.
I'm fine.
I'm Detective Ko Moo Chi.
Byun Soon Young. She was in her early 30s.
She worked as a cook at a bar.
Park Jung Ho. He was in his mid 20s.
A temporary factory employee.
I don't know anything.
Do you know him by any chance?
Mr. Kim. Estimated to have been in his 50s.
He was homeless, so we don't know his exact identity.
Jo Mi Jung. A college student in her early 20s.
Worked as a eating-show YouTuber.
Na Chi Kook. In his mid 20s.
A guard at Moojin Prison.
The only survivor and currently unconscious.
You know what?
The connection between these people never mattered.
I need to figure out the standard that made him pick these victims.
I need to think in his shoes.
In his shoes.
His standard for picking his victims.
("Sherlock Hong Ju")
We have five seconds before the show.
3, 2, 1.
Cue.
("Sherlock Hong Ju")
(Please organize your left shirt collar.)
I'm Choi Hong Ju, the director of "Sherlock Hong Ju".
We were supposed to do a show on illegal diet pills...
like we announced on last week's show.
But today, we'll be doing an urgent live show.
I'm sure you all know about the phone call that was made...
by the serial killer.
The killer requested a live show using the boy's life as collateral.
Many people were against it,
and we were also on the verge of canceling the show.
But Han Kook's mother desperately asked us to do the show,
and we couldn't reject her desperate request.
So we decided to participate in the killer's show.
Here's Detective Ko, the man that was chosen for this challenge.
It looks like he's been dead for about 3 to 4 days.
The 28th?
8:10pm on the 28th?
That's when Detective Ko announced the investigation report.
Does that mean he killed Kim Joon Sung...
and called Detective Ko here?
Let me ask you straightforwardly, Detective Ko.
Did you find the answer?
Can we save Han Kook?
Let me ask you again.
Did you find the answer?
Yes, I did.
Then tell us why...
the culprit chose to kill the victims.
Before I tell the answer,
I need to check something first.
You're watching this, right?
You asked me to figure out why you chose these victims.
If you want to hear the answer,
I need to check if you're the guy who called...
and asked me to come out on the show.
Prove to me that Han Kook is still alive.
That's the only way it'll be fair.
You know my number, right?
Then I'll tell you exactly why you chose those people as victims.
(Mouse)
The only reason I'm doing this show is because I want to save Han Kook.
This show is the only way we can save him.
Apparently, we just received something...
from the culprit.
If you are underage or feeble-minded,
I advise you to stop watching.
Na Chi Kook.
It's not Na Chi Kook.
I figured out the common feature of the victims.
Just show yourself, you punk.
(Officer Jung Ba Reum)
You're no deity. You're not even human.
You're a monster who can never be saved.
We received a tipoff saying someone saw Han Kook.
Let me go. Let go of me.
Turn it off right now, you crazy jerk!
It's sad that you don't believe me.
Well? Do you believe me now?