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01x10 - Episode 10

Episode transcripts for the TV show, "The Manipulated". Aired: November 5, 2025 – present.*
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It follows an ordinary man, Park Tae-jung, whose life takes a drastic turn when he is wrongfully accused of a heinous crime and sent to prison.

01x10 - Episode 10

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[theme music playing]

-[light music playing]

-[quiet chatter]

[Yohan] Excuse me.

Are you Baek Dokyung's mother?

Yes.

Hello. My name is An Yohan.

I'm a friend of your son's.

Oh, one of his friends?

Well, nice to meet you.

The thing is, my son isn't here right now.

Ah. I just wanted to say hi.

I have a business meeting

at this restaurant.

Oh, yes, I see.

Your companions haven't arrived?

Just my husband.

We always come here

for our wedding anniversary.

He's a politician, so he's quite busy.

But moments like this

are still quite special to him.

Hmm. That's important.

Your son and your husband

came to visit my place recently.

And what is it that you do?

I operate a security consulting firm.

Well, I'm happy to know that my son

has such a wonderful friend.

I've only seen you in photos,

and I must say,

you're even more stunning in person.

Oh! [laughs]

You're being polite.

Still, it's nice to hear. [laughs]

-Why are you here?

-[woman] There you are.

I was keeping her company

till you arrived.

[woman] I actually need

to use the restroom.

I'll just be a minute.

Would you keep my husband company?

[chuckles]

How did you know that I would be here?

Ah, don't you worry about that.

Besides, all I'm doing

is returning the favor.

I can track you down too, Congressman,

no matter where you are.

I'd say that makes us even.

How about you tell me

what you're doing here?

Should I?

Park Taejoong, that guy who escaped

from prison not too long ago?

He's after your son as we speak.

What?

That said, if you were to ask for my help,

I'd be willing to provide you

a security detail again.

Would you like my help?

[scoffs]

You've allowed yourself

to become quite deluded.

I have?

You think I gave you that job

because I couldn't take care

of that guy on my own?

No, I did it because

everyone's good for something.

You clean up sh*t for me

after I've finished with it.

That's all that you're good for.

[laughing]

Wow, you're really something.

It just dawned on me

that you care more about your own pride

than you do your son's personal safety.

[chuckles softly]

And now that you know,

I would proceed more carefully.

If you try to f*ck me over,

you'll regret it.

Please excuse me.

I'm thinking this restaurant

just isn't for me.

Your insight is impressive

as always, Congressman.

Did he try to talk politics with you

while I was gone?

Not at all.

He gave me some valuable advice.

I would appreciate

if you reviewed my proposal.

I'd love to hear your thoughts.

Of course. I'll consider it

and get in touch with you soon.

What was that?

Uh, no, it was nothing.

He was asking me for a favor, that's all.

Then you should do it.

He says he's a friend of our son's.

You're right.

Why don't I just go ahead

and make that call right now?

Yeah, why not?

[exhales heavily]

[alarm beeping]

[sighs deeply]

Congressman Baek

This is his way of answering.

You shouldn't come to someone's house

without an appointment.

-[groans]

-[men grunting]

[man groaning]

[laughs]

[breathing heavily]

[exhales]

Where are you going, huh?

[laughs] Where? Where you going?

[man groaning, screaming]

[laughs]

[breathing heavily]

The Manipulated

[Taejoong sighs]

Want me to get you another beer?

No, no, I'm good.

This is enough for me.

You know, when I was younger,

I couldn't go a single day

without alcohol.

Every day I would come home

a complete mess.

Really? You?

I never would have guessed.

The day Eunbi's mother died

I returned home drunk, as always

and my wife started nagging me.

We had a fight, so I walked to the store.

But when I finally came back,

our whole house was on fire.

When I left in a rage,

I had thrown the cigarette I was smoking

down on the floor.

The embers must have caught on something.

My wife

I should have gone in there

and gotten her out.

But I was so scared, I couldn't move.

The police saw me there and assumed

that I started the fire on purpose.

They said a good husband

would have gone in to save his wife.

Whenever I think about that night

God

I should have helped her,

but I did nothing but hesitate.

And so that's how my wife died.

I k*lled her.

Yongsik

for as long as I've known you

you have never hesitated, not once.

[groans]

I know. I'm sorry.

We're gonna catch this guy

sooner or later.

I know you're working hard.

Just keep it up.

Well, that guy is impossible to read.

Can't tell if he's content

or if he really doesn't care.

I can't believe we came to Busan

and got bread instead of fish.

Ready to go?

Yeah.

[chiming]

[door opens]

-[footsteps approaching]

-[door closes]

You've been cooped up in here for hours.

What's keeping you so busy?

Park Taejoong's two little friends.

I have no idea why they're helping him.

What's the nature of their connection?

Maybe he paid them a lot of money.

Please. He doesn't have any money.

Huh.

Do you think they're family?

No, they're not related.

It's a guy he knew from prison

and the man's daughter.

-Hmm.

-These two lived separately for 20 years

and only reunited recently.

Actually, her father k*lled her mother.

[gasps softly] Wow. That's pretty unusual.

But they don't seem

to get along with each other.

So why in the world are they

banding together for Park Taejoong?

[chuckles] I'm honestly pretty confused.

Oh, dear. I know how frustrated you get

when you can't solve your puzzles.

Should I stop by and ask them?

[chuckles softly]

-[door opens]

-[sighs]

[door closes]

[tool whirring]

[nail g*n firing]

Wow.

Uh [clears throat]

It's It's time for breakfast.

That's all right.

I don't feel like eating right now.

Somebody spent time making it.

At least come and try it.

-Something wrong?

-[gasps]

Just come before the soup gets cold.

"Before the soup gets cold?"

What was that?

Why are you here?

I'm offering him food.

But I told you I'd do it.

What does it matter who tells him?

-You've got a crush! [chuckles]

-No way!

Didn't you tell me when you're around him,

it makes your heart ache?

Forget about that.

I'm gonna buy cigarettes.

Text me if you need anything.

-Wait, Eunbi, Eunbi!

-What?

Hurry back before the soup gets cold.

-Hey, come here.

-[laughing]

Come here. Hey!

You better come quick

or I'm gonna tell him.

[chuckles]

[beeps]

That's right. We picked up a signal

from a nearby cell tower earlier.

When's backup going to arrive?

Damn it.

It's fine, you guys stay in position

until they get here.

I'm hanging up.

[cashier] Welcome.

Oh, hello there.

[Eunbi breathing heavily]

-What are you doing?

-Miss, don't forget to take your items.

Huh?

Why isn't she taking

the stuff she paid for?

-Is this hers?

-Yes.

Excuse me.

Have you ever seen this person?

No.

Hang on.

Your cigarettes.

What's wrong with her?

What about you?

Oh, I already ate. You go ahead.

All right.

I can't promise it'll be any good.

No, it's really tasty.

Wow. When did you learn

how to cook like this?

-[chuckling] You must have been hungry.

-Mmm.

-There's more rice, so eat all you want.

-Sure.

-[cell phone vibrating]

-It's good. Mmm.

MY DAUGHTER

[Noh Yongsik] Have some more.

[sighs] Pick up the phone.

Why did you buy so many drinks?

The girl's cigarette money.

What?

Hey, get your hands off me! Oh!

[sighs] sh*t.

That's the girl we talked to at the shop!

-Damn it!

-Huh?

-Where are our guys?

-What is it?

Track the bicycle that just left the store

and follow us. Get in the car.

[engine starts]

[tires screeching]

Ah, why isn't he answering?

That bicycle. Isn't that the one?

[sirens wailing]

Oh, sh*t!

Jesus Christ. This is crazy.

That little sh*t.

Hey! Stop right there! Hey! Move the car!

sh*t! I said move the car!

Wow! She got back here fast.

She must really like that guy.

-Whoa, what is it?

-Ah, sh*t!

What's the matter?

Be careful.

[panting] Why didn't you pick up?

The police are here.

sh*t.

That little b*tch.

All right, playtime's over.

[engine starts]

What?

Hey! They're driving away!

Stop that car!

You search the house. Move it!

[tires screeching]

[engine starts]

I got you now.

Check the trunk.

Get out!

Get out!

Come here.

-Is there anyone in the back?

-[officer] No. All clear.

Is refilling washer fluid a crime or what?

Noh Yongsik, you son of a--

Hey, mister!

Give me a bottle of washer fluid.

I'm gonna f*cking lose it.

I've got a question for you

and I want an answer.

Where's Park Taejoong?

I'm a little confused as to why

you're looking for Park Taejoong here.

I know you know where he is.

Tell me now. I want an answer.

If you're so well informed,

can't you find him on your own?

I know nothing about it.

[chuckles]

[Noh Yongsik grunts]

If you really didn't know,

then why'd you run away, huh?

Listen, I told you last time.

I don't like running into you.

It makes me uncomfortable.

And now you're chasing after us

like we're criminals?

What are you trying to accomplish?

[Eunbi] Hurry up and let's go.

You little--

[sighs] sh*t.

[metallic clanking]

Jesus.

Did you search the whole house?

You sure? Check the alley.

Been seeing you a lot lately.

Noh Yongsik, would you just

please be honest with me?

Is Park Taejoong with you guys or not?

Which Park Taejoong do you mean,

the one who ran away

after committing a horrific m*rder,

or the one who was falsely accused

and is now desperately

trying to clear his name?

If it's Park Taejoong the m*rder*r,

I won't say.

Washer fluid's in.

Let's go.

Right.

What's the situation over there?

Can't you do anything?

Wait, where are they going?

No one in the house?

Then check again, damn it! sh*t!

Why aren't you answering?

Just pick up the phone!

-[line ringing]

-[knocking at door]

[knocking continues]

Ah, who is it?

[heavy knocking]

Who is it?

Uh

Who are you?

Hello?

Can I help you?

Did you come to see Hanbyeol?

Hanbyeol?

Oh, you mean her?

Hanbyeol!

Oh, my God!

-Are you all right?

-What's wrong?

Come on, get up!

I'll take her inside. Let's go.

I'll take her to her room.

Hey. Try to wake up. Come on.

Who are you?

And what are you doing here?

I came to see you two, but she lied

and said she didn't know where you were.

You b*stard!

You don't have to worry.

She just fainted. That's all.

But thanks to you, Park Taejoong

has weaseled his way

out of yet another crisis.

-I'm gonna--

-Eunbi, wait.

Just tell us. What do you want with us?

What is Park Taejoong paying you two?

It's just

Harboring a fugitive carries

serious consequences.

So that tells me that whatever you

received must have been considerable.

Otherwise, why do all of this?

I have no idea

what you're even talking about.

You think we were paid to do something?

There has to be something.

I asked you, who the hell are you?

Take it easy. You take care of Hanbyeol.

I'll talk to him.

Yeah, but he's asking all these

strange questions about payment.

Hey, tell us who you are!

You're Noh Eunbi, aren't you?

Honestly, I'm also curious

about this father-daughter thing.

You get back together after 20 years

and you're the best of friends?

You know this man

k*lled your mother, right?

-What?

-Who the f*ck do you think you are?

[grunts, groans]

-[grunts]

-Eunbi!

[groaning]

Eunbi, are you all right?

Look at you.

You've got quite a temper

and you know how to punch.

Don't tell me you're holding back.

You protecting your dad now?

You should have fought back

if you wanted to protect your mother.

Go f*ck yourself, you son of a b*tch!

[Noh Yongsik] Eunbi!

[grunts, yells]

You b*stard! Come here!

[groaning]

[choking]

[coughing]

[laughing]

I'm going to ask you again.

What did you get from Park Taejoong?

Just answer the question.

Is that so hard?

-You son of a b*tch.

-[sighs]

[Noh Yongsik groans]

[screams]

Well, this is no fun.

Since you two won't help me out, I guess

we'll just wait and see what happens.

[Eunbi] Stop right there.

I said stop, you're not leaving, as*h*le!

Right.

I'm still uncertain

who's going to be the victor here.

[scoffs]

#ROUNDING

#9 P.M. TEE OFF #DON'T BE LATE

[engine revving]

Okay.

Oh!

Move your foot out of the way. Come on.

[tires screech]

[engine turns off]

[exhales, chuckles]

sh*t. I was really worried

you weren't gonna show up tonight!

Whoa! Did you see his eyes?

Hey, I get it, man.

You feel like you got f*cked over.

I'm giving you a chance.

It's time to pay for all your crimes.

You're crazy, man.

What did I do?

Mr. An planned that whole thing.

I wasn't responsible for that.

You know the Arleli thing?

Is that it? Yeah, Arleli.

The sculptures or whatever.

[sighs]

Look, I got f*cked over too.

So I'm willing to let this one go.

[laughing]

Ah, forget it.

If you were to drop dead right now,

my life would be so much simpler.

Actually, I think this is my chance.

You're wrong.

-It's my chance.

-[nail g*n fires]

[man] Whoa, sh*t! What the

[indistinct shouting]

-Is that a g*n?

-[man 2] This guy's crazy!

[men grunting]

[g*n fires]

Oh, f*ck!

-[nail g*n fires]

-f*ck!

Hey, call more of your guys!

I'll f*cking pay you! Huh?

Go wait in the car.

All your whining is getting on my nerves.

Just get the f*ck out of here.

Okay.

[grunts]

f*ck!

f*ck you!

[groans]

[grunting continues]

Does it hurt? Huh?

Oh, sh*t.

[groaning]

So you brought a nail g*n?

What are you, a carpenter or something?

[chuckles]

[groaning]

-Hey, come here.

-[groaning]

Ah, Jesus Christ.

Come here.

Ahh!

Wait, wait, wait.

[groaning]

[g*n c*ck]

Do it. sh**t.

Do it!

Son of a

[man] Hey, he's there.

He went that way!

Hurry and get him!

-Oh, sh*t.

-Hey, boss, are you all right?

Get your f*cking hands off!

Ah, damn it!

What the hell's going on?

That m*therf*cker!

All he does is take my f*cking money.

[line ringing]

sh*t.

[engine starts]

[groans]

sh*t.

[engine revving]

[grunting]

[engine starts]

Let's go.

Step on it!

[car honks]

f*ck! This crazy son of a b*tch!

[horns blaring]

Get closer. I said get closer!

[breathing heavily]

Closer! Closer!

Go, go, go, go!

-[honking]

-sh*t.

Get out of the f*cking way! Damn it!

f*ck you! You're f*cking--

[g*n clicking]

sh**t him!

You better f*cking sh**t him right now.

[g*n firing]

-[yelling]

-[honking]

[honking continues]

[breathing heavily]

sh*t.

Die, you f*cking as*h*le!

-f*cking die!

-[honking]

Step on it!

What the f*ck is wrong with you?

[man] Oh, sh*t!

[Seongyu] Hold him down!

[men grunting]

Give me your g*n. Where's your g*n?

g*n, g*n! Give me the g*n.

[grunting continues]

sh*t!

Son of a b*tch.

[tires screeching]

f*ck.

[grunting continues]

You f*cking morons!

f*ck you, you son of a b*tch!

[Dokyung yells]

Jesus. f*ck.

[tires screeching]

[gasps]

[grunts]

[groaning]

[panting]

[grunts]

[breathing heavily]

VOICE RECORDING

Confess.

I want to hear it from you.

I don't think so.

Why don't you just f*cking k*ll me?

[coughs]

[sighs]

[cell phone vibrating]

INCOMING CALL

CEO AN

What did I do?

Mr. An planned that whole thing.

I wasn't responsible for that.

[heavy breathing on phone]

I'm glad you managed

to find my little gift. Good for you.

I had faith you'd be able to do it.

2802, Mr. Vitamin.

-What exactly do you need?

-Vitamins.

Vitamins?

[breathing heavily]

It was you?

In all honesty, I was hoping

you'd be the winner.

Is Baek Dokyung dead?

It looks like it.

How does it feel to finally take revenge?

I knew you had it in you,

But still, this was quite shocking.

Oh, dear. What a terrible accident.

Are you all right? Are you hurt?

You've been through a lot.

Why don't you tell me what you want?

How about five billion?

That was the prize money back then.

That's more than you could

ever make on your own.

And what do you want in return?

Ah

Well, let's see.

What use do I have for you? Ah.

How about you work as my partner?

I have a feeling that you and I

would work quite well together.

With that kind of money,

you could do whatever you want.

I'd also restore your identity

and clear your name.

Sounds pretty good, doesn't it?

Bear in mind,

the only reason I'm making you this offer

is because I genuinely like you.

Restore everything?

Why don't you turn back time instead?

My life was destroyed because of you.

-You took my friends away

-[sighs]

and you got my brother k*lled.

Can you restore all of that?

What's the point of bringing up old news?

I'm trying to make a deal with you.

Your brother died because

you lost the bracelet. Simple as that.

Besides, I k*lled the guy

who k*lled your brother.

Your revenge should've ended after that.

But no, you keep blaming other people.

It's quite pathetic if you think about it.

What I want right now

is to drag you down from there

and make you pay for what you've done.

Look, I think that I've made you

a pretty generous offer.

Don't waste it.

Just you wait.

I'll be coming for you next.

All right.

We'll do things your way from now on.

And the next time we meet,

we'll exchange more than just words.

[line disconnects]

[scoffs]

He's completely consumed with revenge.

[laughs]

[sighs deeply]

[man choking]

[Yohan laughing]

I don't usually make these visits myself.

I mean, what's the point?

All that driving back and forth

is such a waste of time.

But you're an exception, Assemblyman.

Do you want to know a secret?

When I was 16 years old,

both of my parents died.

What I mean to say is

I k*lled the both of them.

They had signed this pledge

and said they would donate

all of their assets to our local temple.

And when I found out,

I felt this rage

that I just couldn't control.

When I saw the autopsy results later,

it said they'd been stabbed

130 times in total.

Crazy, right?

I'm not sure what compelled me.

But either way,

when I saw them lying in the kitchen,

I remember thinking,

"How am I gonna deal with this?"

Wouldn't you have it?

A news report came on saying a m*rder*r

had broken out of prison

and was hiding nearby.

So I filed a report and said

this m*rder*r k*lled my parents.

Two days later, that guy was shot

and k*lled trying to flee the police.

[laughs]

That's when I realized

Oh

[chuckling] I could use

this method in the future.

-It was too easy.

-[groaning]

I've never told anyone this before.

That means, Assemblyman Baek,

you have to take this to your grave.

[knife stabbing]

[laughing]

Congratulations.

[exhales deeply]

Does this thing work? [scoffs]

[scoffs] The old man

still has some regrets.

So what are you going to do next,

Park Taejoong?