01x04 - Episode 4

[bunniefuu]

[Miji] Wow…

Apparently, throughout
his career as a bodyguard,

not a single person who's been under the
protection of Mr. Paik has ever died.

I think he's just
the person we need.

Nobody knows how many civilians
he's k*lled over there.

Mr. Paik Sanho is nothing more than
an international contract k*ller.

[Miji] But what's more important than
safety when it comes to security?

[helicopter whirring]

[♪ Serious music plays]

IRAQ, 2007

[Changhee] From what I found, he
obtained US citizenship in '06.

In '07, he was deployed to Iraq.

At the same time, Valkyrie was scouring
the world to recruit special ops veterans

from Nepal, Serbia, Chile,
Ecuador, and Honduras.

Mr. Paik was previously
registered as Mongolian.

[Miji] He doesn't
look Mongolian.

[Changhee] Mongolia was just a
useful stop for a passport change.

He looks Korean and
speaks fluent Korean.

So what do you think
his real nationality is?

[assistant supervisor
chattering]

-[g*nsh*t]
-[clamoring]

[g*nshots]

[g*nshots]

[g*nsh*t]

[clamoring]

[g*nshots]

[Changhee] He volunteers at the
Peace and Forgiveness church,

known for its congregation
of North Korean defectors.

So what if he's
DPRK Special Forces?

So you're saying that he could
be a spy from North Korea

and he had an ulterior
motive in approaching me?

Yeah.

[♪ Serious music plays]

Find some evidence first.

[sighs]

[Changhee] What concerns me

is we don't know why he
approached you in the first place.

[Munju] Let me figure that out.

[person] Dear Ms. Seo, I hope
this mail finds you well.

If I were to pick one of us to protect
my own mother, it'd be Mark. No question.

PARIS, 2008

-[♪ suspenseful music plays]
-[screaming, clamoring]

[g*nshots]

[timer beeping]

[person] Back during the
Paris nightclub attack,

Mark was the one who safely extracted
the Saudi oil billionaire's daughter,

not a scratch on her.

[Sanho grunts]

[person] Whoever you are, whatever you do,
if you feel as though you are in danger,

I insist you take
Mark's services.

That is, if he
accepts the job offer.

[♪ Theme song plays]

TEMPEST

Beijing welcomes the president today
as she begins her visit to China

in attendance of the
Beijing Climate Forum.

President Chae will be heading straight
to the China National Convention Center…

[Munju] Why do you think the
president went to Beijing?

Climate doesn't seem like
her real concern right now.

She's probably asking for help
from China. To act as a mediator.

[Munju] Not much of a welcome.

No Chinese government officials
showed up, just the ambassador.

[Dujin] All the Chinese officials
are at the state guesthouse.

-The US VP made a surprise visit…
-[phone buzzes]

…to Beijing this morning.

IN FRONT OF BUILDING 18

AT THE ZHONGNANHAI STATE
GUESTHOUSE THIS MORNING

There's one more guest there.

This photo was snapped outside of
Building 18 earlier at the guesthouse.

[Dujin] Madam Cho
and Jin Suryeon?

Kim Hansang's English
and Chinese translators.

Mr. Kim must be sitting at
the table with the US VP,

all while our president is abandoned
outside, waiting and sweating in the heat.

But why would
China prefer a w*r?

The border region could
end up as a nuclear target.

[Dujin] As we speak,

the power dynamics are
shifting dramatically.

China, Russia, and even Idisha in the
Middle East are forming an alliance.

A new sphere of
influence is developing.

Now, assuming North
Korea joins as well…

[sighs]

…the US faces the biggest threat to
international order since World w*r II.

[Munju] The two sides could end up
fighting on the Korean Peninsula,

the only nation made of
two divided countries.

[Dujin] Well, I did hear the CIA director
showed up in Seoul this afternoon.

Someone at that level would've come
here to meet with the president.

But she's out of the country.

What could be the reason then?

He could be here for you.

You think so?

I'm afraid if Junik's death was
the work of the United States,

they could see you as
a very serious threat.

They'll be wondering what you know,
and what would happen to the peninsula,

if you were to become the
President of South Korea.

-The United States bombed the train.
-[♪ serious music plays]

They will never
stop hunting you.

That's fine.

Their desperation to k*ll me
just shows that I have power.

[Dujin] From the US perspective, the
reason that they see you as such a threat

is you capture the hearts
and minds of the public.

You have to rally their
support as much as you can.

To make them want
peaceful reunification.

And that… that will be
your greatest asset.

Mother.

What are you doing out here?

[Okseon] Oh, Munju.

Aren't you moving out
tomorrow? You packed already?

I'm not taking much anyway.
Just bringing myself, I guess.

You're moving out
for security reasons?

Yes.

Your new security guard,
Paik Sanho, was it?

Is he making you do this?

You know what, Mother?

I never really liked this place.

-I heard you insisted on hiring him.
-[♪ calm music plays]

What are people going
to say about that?

Fortunately, I've never cared
about what other people think.

I don't doubt that.
You had your reasons.

After all, you're a smart girl.
But I'll give you some advice.

That young man is clearly the type
who could stir a lady's heart.

That mercenary has
saved you twice.

He nearly died this last time.

Every human is foolish.

But if they're lonely,
they become irrational.

Give in to your emotions
and it will ruin everything.

I don't think that was
a coincidence, Mother.

I am positive he had his
reasons for doing what he did.

I'd like to know
why he saved me.

You're risking it all,
your reputation, for that?

If it means I can find out
why Junik was m*rder*d?

I'd risk everything I have.

Because right now, every door
in front of me is locked.

And the only key I've
got in my hands is Sanho.

I'm going to unlock the door

and see where it leads.

[sighs]

[Sanho] Hold on, Ms. Seo.

I open every door first.

[switch clicks]

[toilet flushes]

This will be every time?

[Sanho] Yes.

Do you really need
to put this here?

Why?

I don't like things
placed next to the bed.

It's the perfect spot to
hide a bug or a camera.

[Miji] Oh, wow! This
spot is just perfect.

We couldn't have asked for a
better floor plan or location.

How'd I even find it?

[Miji chuckles]

You can't open the windows.

I can't open any windows here?

A sn*per will aim for a window.

-I've applied bulletproof film to them.
-[scoffs]

Look, Mr. Paik.

We're not in America.

g*ns are ill*gal
in this country.

Even prisoners have a right to
some sunlight and fresh air.

I can't even have that?

I carry a g*n, even
though it's ill*gal.

What?

g*n restrictions don't
matter to an assassin.

Oh, Ms. Seo? Is it okay if
I setup my office in here?

The previous resident
was an elderly person,

so this used to be
the caretaker's room.

This way I can crash
here when we work late.

I'll be sleeping in here.

-What?
-I'll be sleeping in this room.

You know, Mr. Paik, why not
use the room across the hall?

That should be enough
for security purposes.

Well, that does place one
extra door that's in my way.

In an emergency, I'd need
to get through both doors.

That's two extra seconds

and enough time for six
b*ll*ts to be fired.

This room is the only reason
I approved this location.

I'm sleeping in here.

I can't let you stay in a room with her,
especially if it locks from the inside.

[Miji] Okay. I'll let you
figure this out. Excuse me.

Here's hoping you two can
reach a fair agreement.

Ms. Seo, what do you think?

I'll sleep in here.
That solve the problem?

The two of you can
share the big bed.

Mr. Paik, I'd like
to speak to you.

Give us the room, please.

[Miji] Come on.

[door closes]

I appreciate your perfectionism
when it comes to security,

but your job is to
protect me so I can work.

I have more to do
than just stay safe.

I always respect the
opinions of my team.

And if you can't learn
to coordinate with them,

we can't work together.

You think I was
aiming for perfection?

I wish that were possible.

There's no such thing
as perfection here.

To achieve that, I'd have to lock you
in a room with no windows or doors.

And it still wouldn't be enough.

Someone could blow up the room.

-[♪ Dramatic music plays]
-[sighs]

[door closes]

[Changhee] Ms. Lim, she's
waiting in the living room.

-[Munju] Hello, Mother.
-[Okseon] Am I interrupting?

No, it's okay.

[Okseon] Don't mind me,
please keep working.

How'd you find such
a perfect house?

[Changhee] Miji searched
all over the city.

And luckily, this place opened
up just at the right time.

[Okseon] What is he doing?

-[chopping]
-He cooks for her too?

[Changhee] The new head of
security doesn't trust any of us.

He insisted that he
personally cook for Ms. Seo,

using ingredients from
a monastery he knows.

So he'll be cooking every meal for her,
he stays within arm's reach at all times,

and even sleeps just
a door away from her?

I want you to keep a close eye on
those two. Something seems off.

Yes, ma'am.

Here's the bombing
report from the NIS,

for your perusal.

I also have

a small favor to ask.

The NIS…

Has been wiretapping my house.

Junik was suspected of spying.

[Changhee] They think that Junik
was a spy? That's ridiculous.

[Okseon] Well, of course it is.

But there has to be a reason.

Search my house.

Cameras, microphones,
look for anything.

Then find out who's been
listening, who's involved in this,

and how it connects to
my son's assassination.

I'm his mother, I need to know.

You're the only one I can trust.

Right now, we can't
trust Munju either.

You understand what I'm saying?

Yes, ma'am.

[♪ Tense music plays]

[phone buzzes]

Oh? What are you doing?

Does Ms. Seo always
leave leftovers?

Ah… Mmm…

Well, she's never really been
that big of an eater. [chuckles]

She hates food that
requires extra work.

You know, like peeling shrimp
or picking out fish bones.

I would guess that's
why that's still there.

Extra work?

She leaves food on her
plate because of that?

Oh… It's not like that, though.

Mmm… With the chicken in there whole…
Well, with the skin and the shape,

it looks… kinda a
little gross and weird

-and she usually doesn't like that stuff.
-[Sanho] Gr…

How could food be gross?

Oh. That came out wrong, too.

[Sanho sighs] In all honesty, Ms. Seo
would not have my vote for President.

Unbelievable.

Just wasting food.

[sighs] Christ.

[supporters cheering]

THE NEW REPUBLICAN PARTY AND
GOYANG SPECIAL CITY JOINT RALLY

[supporters chanting] Seo
Munju! Seo Munju! Seo Munju!

I'll always remember that day.

When my husband, Assemblyman
Jang, lay bleeding in my lap,

I could see it.

I could see the
division between us.

And I could see the crisis
surrounding the Korean Peninsula.

In that moment, I
was given a mission.

Peace.

It comes at a price. It's
something we have to fight for.

I will reunite us and
resolve this crisis.

As President, I will
bring our country peace.

[supporters cheering]

-[supporters chanting] Seo Munju!
-[♪ tense music plays]

[device beeps]

Second floor, section 5 on the right
side. Check the male in the aisle.

That floor has been checked
and was given the all clear.

Focus on your assigned area.

[Munju] Today, like that day,

I will not back down. And I
won't in the days to come.

-No matter the danger that lies ahead…
-[static on radio]

Give me all the intel you
have. What am I looking for?

[Ethan] I've given you all the
intel we have. Now, stay off comms.

This frequency isn't secure. I
can't believe I have to tell you...

[Munju] …Lend me your strength.
And I promise that I will fight

with that strength.
Thanks, everyone.

[supporters cheering]

[supporters chanting] Seo Munju!

Check that your side's secure.

[chanting continues]

[horns honking]

[Miji] Man, you really k*lled
it up there like always.

-Listen to that crowd.
-[supporters cheering on video]

You already hit
over 200,000 views.

You're going to be the
next Blue House superstar.

[child] It's that
president lady!

[children] Hello!

GOOD LUCK, SEO MUNJU
PRESIDENT SEO MUNJU

[child] Yay! We all
love you, Seo Munju!

-Seo Munju for president!
-Please keep that closed, ma'am.

I love you, President Seo!

Even for some kids?

[child] Seo Munju for president!

Okay, bye-bye! See you!

[♪ Tense music plays]

Turn around.

[driver] What?

-I can't turn in this lane.
-[gasps] Turn around now!

[gasps] What's going on?

[♪ Tense music plays]

[tires screech]

[Munju and Miji scream]

[both groaning]

-Keep moving. Don't stop the car!
-[driver] Sir.

[Miji screams]

[people gasp]

[tires screech]

[people scream]

[Munju gasps]

[♪ Tense music plays]

-[people screaming]
-Gotta move.

-[Munju gasps]
-[screaming continues]

-Where's Ms. Seo?
-This way.

[siren wailing]

-[worker 1] Get to the exit quickly!
-[worker 2] No pushing.

[worker 1] Up the stairs!

[Munju coughs]

[worker 1] This way, this way!

[worker 2] Watch your step!

[Munju choking]

[Sanho] Here, hold your breath.

[worker 1] Keep moving!

Hurry!

[subway rattles]

DANGER

Turn your phone off now.

POWER OFF

RESTRICTED AREA
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY

[anchor] Breaking news,
at around 3:50 p.m.,

a fire broke out
at Samwol Station,

possibly due to a gas expl*si*n
at the construction site.

-That looks really bad.
-We'll soon be connecting with the person

who sent us this video.

-Was anyone hurt?
-For more details on what happened…

Hello, are you there?

-[informant] Yes, hi.
-Thank you for sending…

SECURITY HEAD PAIK SANHO

Were you injured at
all in the accident?

[voicemail] The number you
have dialed is not in servi...

CANDIDATE SEO MUNJU

[informant] No, I'm fine.

[voicemail] The number you
have dialed is not in service.

[anchor] …the accident
has been reported…

[gasps] Changhee,
thank god! [panting]

Where's Ms. Seo?

Mr. Paik, he moved
her somewhere safe…

-Where's Ms. Seo?
-…but I can't get in touch

-with either of them.
-[Changhee sighs]

[Changhee] Get the car,
we're heading there now.

We have to send out all
personnel and start the search.

If Mr. Paik interferes with the
candidate's safety in any way,

you're authorized
to take him out.

[♪ Dark music plays]

[subway rattles]

[Munju] How did you
know this would happen?

Well, back at the rally site,

I had a feeling.

[Munju] Thank you so much.

[supporters cheering]

[Sanho] I saw a man
standing in the aisle,

and he seemed out of place.

I didn't know where that
feeling was coming from

until I saw the kukri
tattoo on his neck,

the symbol of the
Nepalese Gurkhas.

The world's fiercest,
most ruthless soldiers.

Report, confirming target.

What do you think
they were doing there?

This is happening because of me.

Isn't it?

Keep pushing forward.

Stay strong.

We're only at the start, Munju.

[Munju] The start of a w*r.

[♪ Dark music plays]

-[intercom beeps]
-[announcer] For safety reasons,

trains are currently running
through without stopping.

Thank you for your
understanding.

[Changhee sighs] We've been waiting for
hours. Where have you been, Ms. Seo?

I turned my phone off.

We were concerned
I would be tracked.

Sorry I made you worry.

[Miji] Why don't you
take a seat here? Come.

If you were concerned about being
tracked, why didn't you call me?

You're upset because
you don't trust me.

I don't trust anyone either.

You're telling me that

you didn't call me because
you don't trust me?

You didn't check the
man at the rally site.

The one in the aisle.

Second floor, with a ponytail.

He was at the subway expl*si*n.

Do you believe that
he's responsible?

I was able to avoid the
expl*si*n because I saw him.

It's… It's, it's
completely true.

All of the sudden
he began yelling,

jerked the wheel and spun
the car around like a maniac.

I thought he'd totally lost it. Then
one second later, the gas exploded.

If we had kept going, we
would've blown up too!

Nobody knows you were at
the expl*si*n, Ms. Seo.

I think it should stay that way, at
least while we plan our next steps

based on the investigation.

Going forward…

I'll drive the car for Ms. Seo.

[sighs]

[Sanho] I told you
to give me the intel.

She could've been k*lled today.

[Ethan] You did a
great job, Mark!

That's why they
call you the ace.

You need to tell me
everything right now.

Who is the client?

And what am I dealing with?

We don't get to ask questions.

We just follow orders.

You've got me bugged.

You're listening in
on my conversations.

And you're tracking me!

[chuckles]

Yeah. Well, that was
the deal, my friend.

You agreed to supply
information on her.

[♪ Serious music plays]

[Munju] Changhee, I
didn't know you smoked.

I managed to quit for ten years.

Uh… Ms. Seo, I…

There's something
off about Mr. Paik.

The report from the
NIS on the bombing

says an American defense contractor
called Coldrain was behind it.

The same company where Secretary of
Defense Eagleton served as an adviser.

Yeah, I talked to the
president a lot about you.

How we've got to work with you
disruptors if we want to get things done.

[Changhee] And its CEO is
cousins with the CEO of Valkyrie.

[Coldrain CEO]
It's an honor, sir.

You take care now.

I'm positive that we can find a link
between Mr. Paik and the attack.

[Sanho] You know

what I realized
after the expl*si*n?

The only people who
knew our planned route

were the client

and you.

Mark.

This is a dream job
for guys like us.

One more month and
you can retire, man.

Tell your client they
can take the money back.

I'm done.

[line disconnects]

[thuds]

Ms. Seo, I just keep thinking

that he didn't actually
help you avoid the accident.

You got caught up in
this because of this guy

and because trouble
follows him everywhere.

And then this place too.

A little suspicious that the perfect
spot shows up right when we need it.

According to the register, it's
owned by a corporation called KCR.

I looked into it. Turns
out, it's a shell company.

That morning, a text from
the owner came to the agent

saying the house was going on the
market but they hadn't spoken in years.

Miji talked to the
agent right after.

This whole thing
is very concerning.

Let's just both
keep an eye on him.

I have reasons.

I'm being careful.

I need your help and your trust.

[beeping]

[beeping quickly]

BEDROOM

SEPTEMBER 23RD

[Junik] You know, things are really
great right now with you and I.

I'm sure in ten or 20 years,
when I look back on my life,

I'll probably say this
was the happiest time.

[Munju] That makes me sad.

[Junik] Why?

[Munju] What if,


I get lost and can't find
my way back to happiness?

[echoing] He was a spy.

[people screaming]

[Yongjun] I k*lled the spy.

"I k*lled the spy," he said.

[Unhak] The truth is

in the months leading up to his death,
your son was being watched by us

under suspicion of treason.

[Munju] The thing is, I
know who my husband is.

He may have been
foolish at times.

But he wasn't a spy.

The truth around Junik's
death will come out.

-[♪ Music ends]
-[breathing shakily]

[inhales, exhales deeply]

[♪ Calm music plays]

[knocks]

Yes?

Ah…

Sorry.

Even a sn*per needs to
get some sleep, right?

[chuckles]

Did I wake you?

I sleep pretty light
whenever I'm on duty.

What's wrong? Why are you up?

It was a dream, that's all.

Now that I'm awake,
reality feels more like

a nightmare.

I hope I'm not the
cause of all this.

Wanna go run?

[♪ Cheerful music plays]

Hey. About the house,

you had something to
do with it, right?

Yeah, the house is
owned by Catacomb.

It's optimized for security.

I told them what's going on,

and was assured they'd have
it ready for you quickly.

[Munju] I could tell there
were things you hadn't told me.

That much I knew.

[Sanho chuckles]

Then why did you hire
me as your bodyguard?

Well, if someone's
gonna k*ll me,

I would prefer to see the
assassin come at me head on

instead of lurking in the dark.

So I'd know exactly who's after
me and why they want me dead.

Repeatedly saving someone's
life only to k*ll them later.

I'd make a pretty
inefficient assassin.

[sighs] That's true.

Let's get something clear.

You can keep saving my life,

but no matter how often you do,

I'll never trust you.

[chuckles]

I won't let that bother me.

I'll just keep doing
what I'm here for.

Let me ask you this.

If someone had actually
taken a shot at me,

you would've taken
the b*llet for me.

Is that right?

[♪ Sentimental music plays]

That's what we're trained
for, as bodyguards.

I suppose I won't be
needing this necklace.

Since you're the
one protecting me…

It should be around
your neck instead.

[Changhee] I found these in Mr. Jang's
bedroom, the study, and also the hallway.

I didn't find any
others anywhere else.

The fact that they
even planted these…

Does that mean that someone
in my family was involved?

I found files from the bugs

on Prosecutor Junsang
Jang's computer.

[gasps]

Junsang did this?

[gasping]

It's all my fault.

When he was growing up, I didn't
give him enough affection.

He's not bad deep down, though.

Fortunately, there's no evidence
that Junik was a spy for North Korea,

at least not yet.

You know,

something does worry me,

a thought I can't get rid of.

So Junik happens to write a will

stating that he plans to leave
everything he owns to his wife.

[♪ Dark music plays]

Then, two weeks later,

he's assassinated.

Who would you suspect
was the k*ller?

You're saying

Ms. Seo was the only
beneficiary of the will?

No matter how much
I want to trust her,

it just makes my blood boil.

A strong, intelligent man

who any woman would
want to rely on…

Munju comes to life when…

When she's with that man.

She seems happy.

Though sometimes,

I want to look through her phone.
The temptation's too great.

Ma'am, are you asking
me to spy on Ms. Seo?

If you take care of this for me,

there'll be plenty of
opportunities I can give you.

Give me your hand.

Nothing more valuable than a young
professional who excels at his work.

[Sanho] Dear Lord,

please look after the
soul of Father Yang.

And forgive even the
smallest of his sins,

and be with him, always.

And Lord, please
bestow your mercy

upon Seo Munju and
forgive her sins as well.

Amen.

This lady…

Just doesn't seem to realize…

The unforgivable sin
of wasting good food.

-[♪ Soft music plays]
-[Sanho sighs]

[Sanho sighs]

PARK CHANGHEE

[phone buzzing]

[coughs]

Yes, Mr. Park.

[Changhee] I found it.

Found what?

[Changhee] Assemblyman
Jang's secret phone.

I got a message about an overdue
phone bill, so I checked.

[♪ Suspenseful music plays]

Turns out, there was another
phone registered under my name.

MY PHONE INFO

I knew right away,

it had to be Mr. Jang
who'd set it up that way.

But, sir, may I ask
you what this is about?

A squirrel is following us.

[grunts]

[Changhee] Then I remembered seeing
him use a phone I didn't recognize.

I tracked its location and
it seemed to be in his car.

[grunts]

[Munju] We can access the encrypted
emails with this, can't we?

I'll try. I have to
unlock the phone first.

Can you do that?

[Changhee] I know some of the
combinations Mr. Jang used,

so if I run those through
an algorithm-based program,

I should be able to
crack it by noon.

[line disconnects]

[♪ Secretive music plays]

Yes.

[sighs]

[breathes shakily]

RESETTING THIS PC

Hmm?

What the…

Did he unlock that
phone already?

[line ringing]

[voicemail] The person you
have dialed is not in service.

Hmm?

[traffic signal beeps]

[sighs, breathes shakily]

Hmm?

How recently did Changhee leave?

[employee] More than 30
minutes ago, I think.

LET'S GET A FEW BASIC
THINGS OUT OF THE WAY

[Sanho] He formatted the
drive before he left.

[line ringing]

[voicemail] The person you
have dialed is not in service…

-sh*t.
-[line disconnects]

[♪ suspenseful music plays]

[Miji gasping]

What happened?

[panting]

Changhee, are you okay?

No! No!

Changhee!

Changhee.

Changhee, you'll be okay.

Ma'am, I'm sorry. This
is as far as you can go.

-[Changhee] Ms. Seo…
-Oh, Changhee.

[Changhee] Ms. Seo…

I think that Assemblyman Jang

might actually have been a spy.

[♪ Dark music plays]

[Miji] I should've just
gone after the truck.

[sobs]

Oh, that's right. I found
this near the accident.

[sniffles] Is this
Mr. Jang's secret phone?

[♪ Mysterious music plays]

WELCOME!

[Sanho] Looks like he
reset the phone too.

[sighs]

What was my husband hiding?

I don't know, but what did
Changhee say to you earlier?

[phone beeps]



FRONT DOOR PASSCODE 0814

[phone beeps]

I'M MOVING OUT TOMORROW,
SO YOU SHOULD COME TODAY

[phone beeps]

Do you really need
to go in there?

Ms. Seo.

I can open it.

[Munju sighs]

[lock clicks]

[hammer c*ck]

[♪ Tense music plays]

[♪ Music escalates]

[door opens]

[door closes]

[♪ Calm music plays]

[child] Mom.

Someone is in our house.

[♪ Calm music plays]