01x02 - The Moment a Human Becomes a Devil

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DEAR X

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, AND EVENTS

IN THIS WORK ARE FICTITIOUS

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED

WITH GUARDIANS PRESEN

Mom.

I'm here to see you.

THE LATE LIM SUN YE

How is it up there?

Is it any better?

I'm doing just fine.

This girl in my class

has been acting up.

She got on my nerves.

But it's fine.

I have something for you.

Want to know what it is?

Was it at the start of the semester?

I had to turn in

an assignment for art class.

I got the deadline wrong

and had to turn it in incomplete.

I went to my art teacher and said

"Sir.

I was abused as a child.

I think my wrist is still weak.

I can't seem to finish my artwork.

I can't draw properly.

What should I do?"

I mistakenly thought

he'd give me a good grade

if I said that.

I'm not sure

if he really took pity on me

or if he saw through my lies.

He kept telling me

to see a psycholo--

Did you eat?

Hey.

About what I said last time.

There's no pressure at all.

Just vent and release what's inside.

TRUE LOVE COUNSELING CENTER

Give them a call.

He's an interesting guy.

I'll leave this here.

It's a gift.

Get some counseling over in hell

and be born again.

Who knows?

In your next life

your daughter might save you.

I won't ever live like you.

I won't die like you, either.

Watch from where you are

just how far I climb.

Then you'll feel less wronged

about how you died

and your death will carry more value.

JUNE 2007

GENERAL STORE

Ah Jin.

Get me two bottles.

Go on.

You're the little thief

who's been stealing from me, right?

Where's your mom?

g*dd*mn it.

Honey.

Are you taking me to an orphanage?

We'll live here from now on.

If you listen to your stepmom

and don't get in trouble

I'll let you stay here

until you grow up.

Will you really?

Hello.

Jun Seo.

Say hello.

He's your stepdad who just moved in.

Hi.

Hi.

I'm Baek Ah Jin.

Hi, I'm Yoon Jun Seo.

All the assets that Jun Seo will get.

I told the darned old man

I'd manage it all

but the old fool won't listen.

There are more mouths to feed.

I won't make much

from selling this place.

Do you have any ideas?

Just you wait.

We can make a fortune with the girl.

She's worth quite a bit.

Sell a few videos of her

and we can move to a penthouse

overlooking the Hangang River.

That video you speak of.

We'll take a few

then ship her off to an orphanage.

You bet.

You'll be better off

if you don't upset her.

She has her dead mom's dirty temper.

She'll just gnaw you to bits.

I'm not some meat on the bone.

Why would she gnaw me?

EPISODE 2:

THE MOMENT A HUMAN BECOMES A DEVIL

Keep the rest.

Oh, I haven't been here in a while.

SINGWANG HIGH SCHOOL

I said no.

If people find out

you slept with my English teacher

I'll be too embarrassed

to stay in school!

Whatever.

I'm dropping out, and that's that.

Hello?

I'm looking for my daughter's school.

It must be somewhere here

but I can't tell

because I don't know where she lives.

I was thinking

of squeezing her for money.

You remember my Ah Jin, right?

- Baek Ah Jin?

- She has one pretty face.

She takes after me, Baek Seon Gyu.

It's in her blood.

Excuse me.

Did you just say

your daughter's Baek Ah Jin?

I'll call you later.

Do you know Ah Jin?

I'm her dad.

Is she better off being an orphan?

Why is she an orphan?

It's Sim Sung Hee's notebook.

SIM SUNG HEE

She noted everyone's grades,

parents' jobs, and living standards.

Everyone's graded

between A-plus and D.

Anyone below B,

she scratched out in red.

It's insane.

The kids would k*ll her if they knew.

BAEK AH JIN, C-MINUS

YOON JUN SEO, A-PLUS

Hey, what's an "Un"

KIM JAE OH, D

AN UNTOUCHABLE

"Untouchable?"

What does that mean?

It sounds nasty.

Hello?

Ah Jin, your dad's here.

- Who's here?

- Your dad.

- He's here looking for you.

- Ah Jin!

At the first floor

central staircase--

Where are you off to?

Baek Ah Jin!

Where are you, Jae Oh? I'm scared.

Dad keeps calling me Satan.

Come home soon.

Ah Jin!

Baek Ah Jin!

Dad's here!

Baek Ah Jin!

Guys, did you see Baek Ah Jin?

Her father is looking for her.

Well? You haven't seen her?

Didn't she say she was an orphan?

He's so weird. What's up with him?

Dad.

Who is this weirdo?

Dad, come with me.

Hey, Jun Seo.

You go to this school, too?

You're all grown up.

Where's Ah Jin?

Let's head out, Dad.

- Where's Ah Jin, you punk?

- I'll give you cash.

I'll give you money.

Mister!

You're not Jun Seo's dad.

Anyone who lived with me

under the same roof is my son.

- How have you been?

- Mister!

Mister!

She's psycho.

- What was that about?

- Darn it.

What's this?

- What is this?

- It looks funny.

It has your name.

What kind of b*tch would

SEO MI RI

CEO OF LONGSTAR ENTERTAINMEN

You didn't have to.

The condition is

that you never appear

near our school

or in front of Ah Jin.

Don't call even if you're dying

of a terminal illness.

She's my daughter.

A dad wants to see his daughter.

What's wrong with that?

When a dad's in a bind,

he can ask his daughter for help.

You arrogant b*stard.

We can't sever our ties

just because you say so.

I thought you'd say that,

so I only got you half.

If you stay away from Ah Jin

until she graduates

I'll give you the other half.

She takes after me.

She has a pretty face.

I can get at least two large

if I sell her off to a bar.

I hope you keep your word.

Why would you go

to such lengths for her?

You're complete strangers.

You might not be related,

but you were step-siblings once.

It's so nice to see you

look out for each other.

You're pretty loyal, unlike your mom.

Is that all you have to say?

Don't you feel bad for Ah Jin at all?

What are you on about?

See you around, girlie.

Are you Baek Ah Jin?

Who are you?

I'm Seo Mi Ri

from Longstar Entertainment.

Would you like to be a celebrity?

SEO MI RI

You've heard of us, right?

I'd love to make you an actress.

No, thanks.

Sorry.

Wait.

Are you in talks with another agency?

I'd like to know

why you said no outright.

I won't do anything like that.

Where are you, Jae Oh?

Hurry up!

Dad

Dad

Dad!

Satan.

You're scheming

so you can possess my son.

You evil devil.

- Get out of--

- Stop!

Are you crazy?

How can do this to a kid?

Dad, take it out on me instead.

Get the f*ck off me.

Please stop!

You fool.

Dad, please listen to me!

- Dad!

-Leave me alone!

Jae Oh.

Dad

Jae Oh.

Ah Jin.

Are you all right?

There's no need

to let the past get to you.

He'll stay away for a while.

He will. For a while.

Don't worry too much.

I'll do it all.

I won't ever allow

another situation

in which I can't do anything.

Don't worry about your dad.

He'll do anything for money,

so he was easy to handle.

About Sim Sung Hee.

How did she manage

to bring your dad to our school?

Now he knows where to find you.

I took care of her.

What are you doing?

I'll give you money.

Do you think

we're after your f*cking money?

What is this?

You're still all up

in other people's business.

We beat you up in middle school,

but that wasn't enough?

Why am I an untouchable?

Why ask? It means you're dirt poor.

You b*tch.

This won't do.

I'll beat you to death.

You might actually get sentenced

for as*ault.

- What are you saying?

- You're over 14!

Shut your mouth, b*tch.

I'll just k*ll you then k*ll myself.

How about that?

My family is dirt poor,

and I have no damn future anyway.

- Let's all go to prison together.

- To prison!

Yes, Auntie.

Kim Jae Oh.

You can't send your brother over

at this time of night.

The taxi fare came out to 60,000 won.

Do you know how surprised we were?

And why is he such a mess?

- I was so--

- Take him to a hospital.

He needs a guardian.

I can't be there for him.

What's wrong?

What's going on?

Auntie.

Jae Hun

Look after him for me.

He was badly beaten

and he saw something

he shouldn't have.

He'll be in shock.

- Gosh, did your dad do something?

- I'm sorry, Auntie.

Don't forgive me.

I promise to pay

for what I did.

Jae Oh, what on earth--

What's up?

You picked up.

I tried calling one last time.

What do you mean, "last time"?

I k*lled that punk.

What?

I stabbed him.

He's dead.

What you just said.

Is it true?

Was there a witness?

I'm in front of the police station.

I'm going to turn myself in.

I don't regret it, though.

Pretend to regret it.

So people will pity you.

Why?

Does the future law student think

I'll rot in prison for a long time?

Kim Jae Oh.

Even if you go to prison

you'll still be free since you've cut

the chain that was tying you down.

What's important

is what happens next.

You were a victim

before you were an assailant.

Appeal with that.

Cry, wail, and tremble,

and pretend to be remorseful.

Do you get that?

Baek Ah Jin.

You're so weird.

Thanks, though.

I don't know

if that was meant to be comforting

but thanks.

For talking in my favor

instead of criticizing me

for k*lling someone.

You're wrong, though.

I am trash.

I should hang up now.

Take care.

You were

the only person

who said I was useful.

Thanks for that.

Look after yourself

Baek Ah Jin.

Sim Sung Hee did all she could

to drag down Ah Jin.

She transferred schools

in a hurry as if to flee.

As no one ever got on

Ah Jin's nerves again

we got to enjoy

the ordinary kind of life

every other teenager did.

We lived in peace

as if God smiled upon us

and a few more seasons passed.

Ah Jin

2018 ADMISSION RESULTS

got into Hankook University's

Department of Law.

BAEK AH JIN, SINGWANG HIGH,

DEPARTMENT OF LAW

CONGRATULATIONS

You're in! Yes!

How did you get

into Hankook University?

DECEMBER 2017, ADMITTED

TO HANKOOK UNIVERSITY'S DEPT OF LAW

Also

NOJEONG-DONG PATRICIDE

the Nojeong-dong patricide

that everyone talked about

was soon forgotten.

DEFENDAN

We'll consider the jury's decision

Will you really study law?

Once we graduate

I'll never see you again.

Why? Do you want to see me?

Then quit stealing stuff

and get your life back on track.

If and when you become

more useful than you are now

I might have a use for you.

Then we could meet again.

What Baek Ah Jin said to me that day.

Why does it come to mind today?

The defendant's parents

should've protected him, but

Jae Oh.

You're not useless.

At least, not to me.

Will I even get another chance?

We also accept the fact

that it was an accidental death

caused during a struggle

in which the defendant protected

his brother who was being abused.

I sentence you

to three to five years in prison.

NOJEONG-DONG PATRICIDE

SENTENCED TO 3 TO 5 YEARS

I won this time.

All in.

f*ck this!

Welcome.

A pack of cigarettes.

Students can print their tuition bill

at their university's website

4,500 won, please.

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE

Baek Ah Jin, Yoon Jun Seo.

YOON JUN SEO, ANAM UNIVERSITY

You want a loan?

She's a friend of mine.

She doesn't have enough

for her tuition.

I'm in no position to help her.

So what? You know your grandpa's rich

and you want to be benevolent?

No, lend it to me.

Since I have no collateral

if you agree to give me a loan,

I'll pay you back every cent

at a higher interest rate

than what you charge your clients.

You’re using our blood ties

as collateral

but offering a higher interest

in return?

It'll be pretty steep, then.

Do you have a way to pay me back?

Yes, I'll find students to tutor

and I'm looking for a part-time job.

You'll have no time left to study.

You know I travel to Japan

every two months for treatment.

If you tag along

for three days and two nights

as my secretary and guardian

I can waive the interest. How's that?

Okay, as a debtor,

I'll pay you back with interest

and as a grandson,

I'll be your guardian.

I offered a deal,

and you're making a donation.

You're such a softie.

We leave tomorrow. Get packing.

Okay. Thank you, Grandfather.

I smell money on you.

You look nicer, too.

How did you find me?

I'm Baek Seon Gyu.

Is Jun Seo well?

What do you want?

Be nice.

Where does Ah Jin live?

Why ask me about your daughter?

That's why I asked

about your son first.

You know where she lives, don't you?

I don't.

I kept her for a few years

after you went to prison.

She left of her own accord.

You left the young girl

on the street?

I have no obligation

to look after your kid.

Jun Seo must know where she lives.

They used to be step-siblings.

Leave Jun Seo alone.

He got into Anam University.

MS BANK, BAEK AH JIN

1,577,900 WON

Did I make you wait?

- Two gukbap, please.

- Okay.

Congratulations, Ah Jin.

You got a scholarship.

What are you on about?

I applied for a scholarship for you,

and you got it just like that.

Ta-da.

My grandfather decided

to start giving scholarships

to students this year.

I raised my hand right away.

Baek Ah Jin,

you're the first recipient.

Isn't it a huge honor?

- Enjoy your meal.

- Thank you.

Did you ask your grandfather?

What did you agree to do in return?

Be a good grandson.

He regularly goes to Japan

for treatment.

He asked me to tag along this time.

I decided to be

the best grandson I can be.

Jun Seo.

Don't you think this is still

I know what you're thinking,

but your enrollment comes first.

Let's think about the rest

when you achieve your dream.

Wait until after that. Okay?

Let's eat. This looks amazing.

Peekaboo.

Dad's here.

Get lost before I call the cops.

It's not a crime for a dad

to visit his daughter.

You want to study law

when you lack common knowledge?

Give up.

I need money.

I don't have any.

Where's the money you made

working day and night?

You must have enough for tuition.

It's not at home.

Is it in there?

It must be in here.

Hand it over.

Get away.

This b*tch.

Are you crazy?

Have you lost your mind?

You're insane.

Damn it.

It's not safe to carry cash around.

Why, you

You're crazy.

You're out of your mind.

You're insane. Totally mad.

Ah Jin.

Ah Jin?

Ah Jin.

What is it?

Is something wrong?

I'm sick.

I think I caught a cold.

Tell your mom, then.

I told her.

But she told me to sleep.

Go and lie in bed.

I'll find you some medicine.

I couldn't find the medicine.

But I'll stay with you

until you fall asleep.

Thank you, Ah Jin.

- Jun Seo.

- Yeah?

You don't look like your mom at all.

You're wrong.

Hang on.

Take a look. Don't we look alike?

Who's this man here?

That's Mr. Kang the chauffeur.

He used to drive my dad around.

He moved to another country

after Dad died.

I cried so much because he left

without saying goodbye.

Ah Jin.

I have to take Jun Seo

to see a doctor.

Will you take this to his mom

when she wakes up?

- Okay.

- Thank you.

Let's go.

Jun Seo just left to see a doctor.

I'm saying

it's just you and me at home.

What do you want?

I didn't say you could come in.

Last night, Jun Seo showed me

a photo of his dad.

He must've missed him

because he didn't feel well.

But Ms. Hwang.

Jun Seo's real dad.

Why did he move abroad

without saying goodbye?

What did you just say?

Jun Seo's real dad did what?

Said who?

Did Jun Seo say so?

It's funny to see you

get serious so suddenly.

I was just joking.

Jun Seo's real dad

didn't move abroad.

Mr. Kang the chauffeur did.

Ms. Hwang.

I just figured out your secret.

Jun Seo doesn't know yet.

But what would happen

if he were to find out?

Forget about that.

What if his grandfather were to know?

Are you blackmailing me?

How dare a kid do that to an adult?

That's why

you should never dream

of sending me to an orphanage.

By the way.

I need some clothes.

This is all I brought

when I moved in.

Thanks in advance.

How does this look?

- Do I look nice?

- Yeah.

It's pretty.

What about this?

It's pretty.

What's wrong?

Are you sulking?

I want to go outside, too.

Mom won't let me leave home.

Jun Seo.

Do you think your mom loves you?

She doesn't let you go outside

and she won't even let you

say hi to the neighbors.

Why do you think that is?

Your mom.

She's ashamed of you.

Because she doesn't love you.

Her one and only son told her

he didn't feel well

but she didn't care at all.

I'm the one who looks after you.

Ah Jin.

Does my mom

not love me?

No.

She doesn't love you.

So, she doesn't even get angry.

Your mom isn't on your side.

I bet she's thinking of ways

to get rid of us.

Baek Ah Jin, your daughter,

is absolutely psycho.

The kid manipulates me to no end.

Why cause trouble by aggravating her?

I told you to bear with it.

Forget it.

I can't live with her anymore.

Take her with you

or leave her at an orphanage.

We'll never be legally married

until then.

I'm on my way right now.

I'll text you

to bring the kid outside.

Make sure she doesn't notice.

What now?

Are you spying on me again?

I told you last time

that I'd tell Jun Seo everything

if you split us up.

You're blackmailing me again.

This is the last day

I put up with this.

He doesn't know how things are

because you keep him indoors

but I bet he has a gut feeling.

That his mom is a piece of trash.

- Stay still!

- Jun Seo!

Jun Seo!

Die.

Die.

Die.

Just die!

Die already.

Die!

Jun Seo

Jun Seo.

Do you like your mom?

Do you think your mom loves you?

Call 911 and say

a kid fell from the second floor.

Do it right now!

What are you doing?

Ms. Hwang.

Guess what?

People don't always die

from falling from high places.

My mom didn't.

I went to check if she was dead.

But she begged me to help her

as she lay on the ground.

No.

You'll die.

- Get down from there.

- No.

I won't die easily, either.

I'm pretty lucky

and I'm a lot like my mom.

I told you she shouldn't have a scar.

How was I to know she'd jump?

I told you so many times.

She's no ordinary witch.

You can't upset her.

We can't film a girl

with a bust-up head and broken leg.

How are we to wait until she heals?

Forget the money.

Send her away already!

No way! She's worth a fortune.

You don't have to listen

to the bad things grown-ups say.

Why are you crying?

I read your diary.

DIARY

BAEK AH JIN

I also know what X means.

X gets angry

only when Jun Seo isn't around.

I'm so sad when Jun Seo isn't around.

X is such a bad grown-up.

I hope Jun Seo takes my side.

I don't want to go to an orphanage.

I can't make X angry.

Then you must know

X is a bad grown-up.

I know.

I'm sorry.

You looked after me all night.

Yet I didn't know about it.

Do you still like X?

No, I don't like her.

I only like you, Ah Jin.

You're the only nice person at home.

"Home"?

I might not be able to go back there.

I might get kicked out.

Says who?

You won't get kicked out.

I'll protect you so she can't do

anything bad to you.

Does that mean

you'll always be on my side?

Yes, I'm always on your side.

So, Ah Jin,

don't ever let go of my hand.

Okay?

Ah Jin, are you all right?

You're awake.

Do you recognize me?

How can't I

when you're holding my hand so tight?

Don't look at me like that.

I'm not dead, am I?

You were unconscious

for three days straight.

What?

What's the date today?

The enrollment deadline

was two days ago.

You didn't enroll in time,

so your admission was canceled.

We texted you many times already.

We already accepted

a student on the waiting list

so I'm sorry about your situation.

But there's nothing

we can do to help--

Ah Jin, we graduate tomorrow.

Will you be at the ceremony?

Yes, of course.

Thank you.

CONGRATULATIONS

ON YOUR GRADUATION

Ah Jin, why are you still here?

Are you all right?

I was worried when I heard

you were hospitalized.

What happened to your face?

I'm fine. I just fell.

You should've been more careful.

Congratulations on graduating.

I'll take a photo for you.

Are you ready?

One, two, three.

Smile a bit, will you?

One, two

Jun Seo.

I'm sorry I got here so late.

Congratulations on graduating.

Let's take some photos. Let's go.

Did you hear from your grandpa?

Does he know you're graduating?

Yes.

How? Did you tell him?

Yes.

Did he say anything?

About a graduation present

or something.

Like what?

I mean you're an adult now

so he might have prepared

something special--

Take this, Mom.

I'll eat with my friends.

Wait, Jun Seo. My gosh.

- Get in here.

- One, two, three.

Look here, Mom.

Thief! Catch that thief!

Oh, no!

He's a pickpocket!

You as*h*le!

If I hadn't cross paths

with that man then

his life would've been

completely different.

It's such a shame.

The newbie's just 20 years old?

He was sent here

from a youth detention center.

His skin is so smooth and firm.

I did, too, once.

Jeez.

What's he in for?

m*rder, but not just any kind.

Patricide. My gosh.

That young guy k*lled his dad?

Kids these days are fearless.

I talked to him a bit,

and he's pretty docile.

He got bullied so much

at the youth detention center.

He could've stayed there

but he chose to be transferred here.