02x02 - Tale of the Nine Tailed 1938 - Chapter 2: Beautiful

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TALE OF THE NINE TAILED

EPISODE 2

-And what's next for you?
-First time in Joseon?

SECOND CLASS

-How's your wife?
-I'm hungry.

Get out of my way.

Why, you little--

Buzz off.

FIRST CLASS

Gosh, it's packed.

Oh, over here.

What are you looking at?

Hey, didn't you learn any manners?

Cigarettes?

Hey, how dare you smoke in here!
Put it out right now!

There's a kid and a dog here.
You wanna fight me?

Didn't you learn any manners?

Hurry up! Put it out!

Sorry for shouting.

VIP ROOM

Oh, goodness. I almost missed the train.

It's an important day,
so please decorate it nice.

Yes, ma'am.

I need to look pretty too.

I'm so nervous.

Everything look good?

CARGO COMPARTMENT

Where on earth is Lord Lee Yeon?

Did he leave me in this era
and return home alone?

Excuse me. Where is this train headed?

Manchuria.

Where in Manchuria?

Kamo Unit. Now, sit down!

Kamo Unit? I've heard of it somewhere…

Kwantung Army's
Epidemic Prevention department.

They are support troops
that supply water to the army.

Then it's not dangerous, right?

Thank goodness.

Manshu Detachment 731?

You're so beautiful.

By any chance, are you a movie star?

I'll become one soon.

I'm participating in the
Miss Joseon Pageant held by Seonwoo Daily.

What's that?

It's where Joseon's most beautiful woman
will be chosen.

-Here.
-You eat it.

I know how much you like eggs.

THIS MORNING

So you're saying
that my future self sent you here?

You completed your mission,
but much later than your allotted time.

My brother was dying.

Isn't that your choice, after all?

"Should I go back
or stay here and save my brother?"

Let me go. Please?

-I have someone waiting for me at home.
-Try opening it, then.

Is there no other way to go home?

Well…

there's always a way, but…

-What is it?
-Go run an errand.

Then I'll tell you.

The Legendary Pipe is on the train
that left Busan this morning.

The Legendary Pipe fell
into the hands of the Japanese?

The old hag even sealed the item.

And they broke the seal?

So they're no ordinary guys.

If you play the pipe well enough,
you can even blow up an entire mountain.

We have an hour left to Gyeongseong.

Let's find it
before they get off and scatter.

So it's in this very compartment.

But we don't know who has it?

There are seven Japanese in first class.

We'll have to t*rture them one by one.

-Wait for it.
-What?

An overpass is coming up soon.

So, no one came back alive?

From Unit 731?

Please help me. I have to get out of here.

You all wish to risk your lives
by listening to some guy's story?

I want to go.

My mom and dad are sick.

I want to go too.

I don't want to die in Manchuria.

If I die, I'll die in my hometown.

Have you gone nuts?
You'll get us all k*lled.

I just need that door to open.

Just the door.

All right. Let's go!

Go!

We're almost at the overpass.

Hey, take all you can!

What's this? Hey, where are you touching?

What the-- Hey, you!

Help!

Hey, get your hands off me!

He's disappeared.

Fire! There's a fire!

Fire, fire!

What are you doing, you punks?

-It's a fire! It's a fire!
-Move aside!

Now!

-Hey, hey. What's going on?
-What?

Thieves! Thieves!

-What?
-There's a thief!

Hey, someone touched me here and--

-Here too!
-Oh, dear. My Bok-sil! Bok-sil!

My bag's gone!

My jewelry!

Hey, someone touched me here too.

And over here!

Anyway, whoever it is--

I've lost my diamond ring!

Hey, your guys did this?

You said you needed the Legendary Pipe.

It's your reward for saving my life.

A fox always repays kindness, right?

Sure.

-What are you looking at? Get out!
-Get the hell out!

What is your deal, woman?

Me?

-A pretty girl who is good at fighting.
-I see.

Oh, don't bother helping me.
I'm just warming up here.

How fun.

Next, you.

First class was robbed.

-What?
-There's a riot at the back!

Block the exits!

From here on, no one gets off this train.
You guys, to the front.

Yes, sir.

-And you guys follow me.
-Yes, sir!

Come on. Let's go!

Grab my hand!

I'm going to be accused
of being a thief now.

-Pick something.
-Why steal the dog?

And why this stinky thing?

Once my guys start stealing,
they take every last thing, you know.

You say that like you're proud.

Sorry, I'm sorry.

Damn it.

Gosh.

Hey, let's go!

Let's go!

Did you just hit me?

I'm supposed to look my prettiest today.

The item belongs to the Empire of Japan.

No, it doesn't. It belongs to Hong-ju.

Not bad. You're not human, huh?

Demons posing as humans
aren't only in Joseon, you know.

Bring it on! Who the hell are you?

It's mine!

sh*t!

Damn it.

Hey, the Legendary Pipe isn't here.

Boss! Boss!

The pipe-- It got stolen from me.

-By whom?
-By whom?

By me.

VIP ROOM

Welcome, sir!

What's all this?

Long time no see, fox.

RYU HONG-JU:
FORMER MOUNTAIN GOD OF THE WEST

AKA KING OF THE WILD,
THE EAGLE-OWL

No way. It can't be.

Ryu Hong-ju, what are you doing here?

I missed you.

Still haven't forgotten that human girl?

-Get your hand off my thigh.
-Sure. You're still modest.

Is she an ally or an enemy?

She's your future sister-in-law.

Sister-in-law?

Stop playing hard to get
and come live with me now.

I heard you're looking for this.

Yes, Hong-ju.
I'll be taking this appreciatively.

-But we can't get married.
-Why not?

You see, marriage requires
the consent of both parties, but I--

How dare you reject me?

I bought a dress just for today.

I even got my hair done.

And flowers-- I got all these flowers too.

But you humiliated me.

Rang, escape while you can.

Sure. You're on your own with this.

-Go get my wedding gift.
-Yes, ma'am.

And you, follow me.

Look! It's that guy over there.

That guy, that guy!

It's that guy! Grab every single one!

You shits must have a death wish.
Hurry, take care of 'em.

-Move it! Move!
-Lord Lee Yeon…

Who's the mastermind?

-Please spare--
-Tell me, you b*stard!

No.

It's been a while.

The Jirisan crazy fox is back.

Why won't you give it to me?

Give you what?

You can give it to me once, right?

This body's taken.

And that woman is dead. Give it!

Hong-ju!

Let's be rational here, okay?

You were a former mountain god, after all.

Now, should you be
incurring damages upon humans?

I shouldn't.

-That's right.
-I'll be rational too.

Okay. Go on, tell me.

You, be mine.

Goodness!

I thought we were done with that!

You're rejecting me twice in a day?

Gosh. Why can't you be rational? Geez!

What's this?

-Get out!
-Move it!

-And you are?
-I'm a native Jindo.

sh**t!

Boss! I'm all out!

Not the dog!

My goodness!

Geez, that's enough.

Hong-ju, wait! Hold on!

"Hold on," my foot.

Darn it!

Damn it.

-Well, I liked it.
-No, it's not like that.

Grab your sword.

What? You playing me again?

Oh, no-- No! Don't grab it!

Hey, hey--

Wait, wait!

Oh, no. Hey, hey!

Hey, Rang. Rang!

Help…

That little-- That ungrateful b*stard.

-Bring it.
-Yes, ma'am.

Seriously?

Geez.

My goodness.

Bye!

The train stopped.

This is our chance. Let's go!

-Okay, let's go.
-Let's go.

Come on. Go!

Oh, gosh.

What is this? A horror movie?

Goodness!

Hey, need a ride?

Oh, that not-so-ungrateful b*stard!

He's still cute.

Hurry up!

-Come!
-Hey! Hurry up!

Who was that? Did she just stop the train?

Yeah, she tops all four mountain gods
when it comes to strength.

Let's hope I never see her again.

Geez. Giddyap!

We'll meet again soon, Lee Yeon.

No need to worry about
the police incident yesterday.

All right.

It's been a while.

There you are, Brother-in-law.

Yes.

I heard you were taken
to the police station yesterday.

Our Ginko was?

They say I'm, like, a bombing suspect.

I don't believe this.
How dare they blame our daughter?

It's not Ginko.

The suspect has a g*nsh*t wound
on their left shoulder.

Let me see your shoulder.

Honey!

See? There's no wound.

The wound disappeared.

How?

This country will never be independent.

If you get involved with those movements,
you know what'll happen, right?

I'll sh**t you even if you're my child.

It seems I've caused a scene
so early in the morning.

Well, you were worried about Ginko, right?

Yes, ma'am.

Wait a minute.

Where in the world is Lord Lee Yeon?

I'm hungry.

Excuse me.

Well, if you don't mind…

Gosh, you must be starved.

Come, come here. Come join us.

Hey, here.

I guess people still have empathy
in this era.

If you don't mind me asking,
what do you all do?

Well, to put it simply,
we're a bunch of guys who dream

of an equal and just world,
without a gap between the rich and poor.

So they're beggars.

It's must be hard for them too, and yet…

Here. Drink up.

No, no.

You have to empty it first.

Think of this as philanthropy, okay?

Let's get started.

Here, take his shoes.

And the meat. Pack the meat.

Oh, look. Take that thing on his finger.

Nice, nice.

You bought a car?

Well, I saved up for years
and finally bought one.

-Hey, I hear you're Yeon from the future.
-Yeah.

-I was wondering--
-You won't get that divorce. Ever.

You won't. Never!

What do you mean, "Never"?

How do I get home?

The Gate of Time only opens once:
on the day of the lunar eclipse.

-And when's that?
-Twenty-nine days from now.

A month?

I really have to go home.
My wife is going to worry about me!

Don't worry.

Time flows differently here
than the future you're from.

Even if you stay here for a month,
it'll only be a few days there.

-Well, that's good news.
-What about the guardian stone?

-Here.
-Don't ever lose it.

Without it, you'll never go home.

But who's the red-white mask?

That guy stole this guardian stone
and almost had my brother k*lled.

That's what I'm concerned about.

Something is going on…

someplace my eyes can't see.

So there are things you can't see,
even with your thousand-mile eyes?

I'll catch him for you.

Give me some money, and a car too.
It's been a hassle.

What's with the coffin?

Did someone die?

No.

I'm going to k*ll someone.

Who are you, Mu-yeong?

How did my wound disappear in two days?

I was a mountain god
who ruled the northern forest.

I see.

You're a funny guy.

Here.

I've paid off my debt now.

You're right.

There's no more debt between us.

Would you like to lie down?

-Me?
-Help me measure the length.

Fine, since my rescuer insists.

It's a strange feeling.

-What kind of feeling?
-Well…

I feel like I should leave a will.

Leave one, then.
As if this is your last moment.

I had a sister
who was a year older than me.

With a quisling for a father

and a snob for a mother…

She was the only one on my side.

But she k*lled herself.

After being married off
to the chief commissioner in my place.

I miss her.

I had an older brother too.

He always carried me on his back,
treating me like a baby.

I vaguely remember his back feeling warm.

-But I can't seem to remember his face.
-You're speaking in past tense?

He was k*lled
at the hands of his best friend.

Did you get revenge?

I will.

Until I take away everything
he ever cared for.

So we have the same goal.

Oh, my clothes!

Gosh! My wedding ring!

My limited-edition sneakers!

sh*t!

No words can explain how high I feel!

HANGMYEONOK NOODLES

-What's this?
-I don't like eggs.

You're being picky at that age?
How pathetic.

What if the past changes?
Will the future change as well?

Like Rang coming back to life?

Whatever you do,
the reality you'll return to won't change.

You're just a traveler
passing through this era.

You exist, but you don't belong here.

So I only have a month to spend with Rang.

Stay with me for the next month.

-No, thanks.
-At least think before you talk.

Thinking won't change my answer.

Who knows what you are?

What are you talking about?

No matter how I look at it,
you're not the Lee Yeon I know.

-Who are you?
-I saved you from death.

-Who do I look like to you?
-I'll ask again.

Who are you?

As a bandit,
I've seen all sorts of foreign things,

but never anything like this.

Why would that be?

If you stay with me for the next month,
I'll give you this cell phone.

"Cell phone"?

If you stay with me for the next month…

What? Why are you in there?

There's more to show. Look.

We can even take pictures together…

or listen to music.

This is the only one you'll find
in this era.

You want it or not?

Plus, the answer to your question
can also be found in here.

The choice is yours.

You lost the Legendary Pipe?

To a Joseon demon?

There was more than one of them.

I don't recall ever saying
excuses were allowed.

Why were you defeated by a Joseon demon?

For those who fail, there is only death.

So please, go ahead.

Search every corner of Korea.

Search for an item that's stronger
than the Legendary Pipe.

So we're dealing with a real demon, huh?

And that's why you came to Joseon.

OBOK BOUTIQUE

All right.

Try this on.

Isn't there anything brighter?
The kid's got a cool-toned complexion.

A what tone?

I mean, don't you have anything brighter?

-Like a brighter color or…
-Oh, yes.

First you take me to a barber, then here.
What's all this about?

Want the world to know
that you're a bandit leader?

See? You clean up nice.

-This one?
-Yes, yes.

Oh, this is great.
The material is nice too. Try it on.

Come on. Hurry.

Get one for yourself too.

I've already chosen a few.
Put these on the old hag's tab.

Let me get that for you.

Don't touch me.

I'll show you how to tie it.
Put the wider side into the ring.

Yes.

Now, cross it below the narrow side.

No, not above. Below.

You do it.

All done.

It suits you well.

I think it'll be perfect
if you add one last touch.

A smile?

Smile a little.

I don't smile very often.

-Hey! A beggar!
-What?

-Where, where?
-Over here!

-There he is!
-A beggar!

-Beggar, beggar!
-Beggar, beggar!

Kids, I'm not a beggar.

-Yes, you are!
-You're a beggar!

I'm not a beggar…

I said, I'm not a beggar!

What's wrong?

I thought I heard Shin-ju.

Where the hell is he, anyway?

NAENGMYEON, 10 CENTS

Ten cents!

HELP WANTED

HANGMYEONOK NOODLES

Are you hiring a delivery man?

Do you even know how to ride a bicycle?

Of course. I can ride with no hands.

Delivery requires strength, you know.

Impressive.

Come on out. Is anyone in there?

MYOYEONGAK

Welcome, baby.

Come in, while I'm being nice.

Rang. Rang!

So you were the owner of Myoyeongak.

Well, I'll get going, then.

I think I was too harsh earlier.

I was just so happy to see you.

I lost my mind, you know.

No, it's fine.
That's how friends play, right?

-Feel free to stay.
-That's all right.

Stay, if you don't want me to lose it.

I'd love to stay,

but I prefer hotels, so…

-Then go.
-Really? You sure?

I'll just smash that hotel.

-Fine. I'll stay here.
-Really?

-I'll take extra good care of you.
-Don't.

Treat me just like the other guests.
That's my condition.

Fine.

Promise?

Promise.

Gosh! That's enough!

It's a stamp.

What did I do to deserve this?

He's just so adorable.

Gosh.

Watch his every move from now on.

What will you do with him?

Jae-yu.

Have I ever lost prey I had my eyes on?

I'll make him mine.

Even if I have to k*ll and taxidermy him.

Oh, gosh.

Geez, do I have to tuck you in?

I promise I'll return.

HANGMYEONOK NOODLES

Lord Lee Yeon…

Yoo-ri…

Your madam, is that prominent a figure?

Don't you read the news?

Among all the Gyeongseong gisaengs,
there's no other like our madam.

Rice, gold mines, bonds--
Everything she touched was a big hit.

Should I rob her?

What's her secret?

All information in Gyeongseong
is said to come from Myoyeongak.

To be precise, it comes from our madam.

So Hong-ju is an informant…

So your father sold you
for a longer life span?

He didn't sell me…

-My father had his reasons too.
-Throw her out or sell her.

I hate it when they're poor, yet nice.
They irritate me.

The world isn't some magical garden.

I'll teach her well to do the chores.

-We have plenty who can do that.
-I'll stop.

I won't pretend to be nice anymore.

I just felt like I might die…

if I didn't forgive my father.

Don't forgive so easily.

Then the world will throw anything
at you to forgive.

Hey, I've been looking everywhere for you.

Who are you bothering
so early in the morning?

Oh, it's you.

Your new name is Jook-hyang.

Oh, Jook-hyang.

Go on.

Okay, go on.

-Did you sleep well?
-Why are you acting cute?

Find someone for me.

He appeared three days ago
wearing a red-white mask.

-Why not?
-Really?

On one condition.

There's an important event held
in Gyeongseong today.

Make your bet!

Make your bet on who will become
Miss Joseon!



SPONSORS
BANDO HOTEL, SEONWOO DAILY

Welcome, reporter! It's been a while.

Is your father doing well?

Hey, Ki Yoo-ri. What are you doing
in this era? You come with Shin-ju?

You got the wrong person.

-Damn it! Give them to me!
-Yoo-ri.

-Give me the ground cherries!
-No!

You're not her?

You saw me at Gyeongseong Station, right?

I've never met you before.

Geez, they're just copy-and-pasting
people's faces now, huh?

You're the spitting image of her.

By the way, who are you?

That's Myoyeongak's President Ryu's seat.

I'm here on her behalf.
She went to find gold mines.

You've all been waiting a long time!

Introducing the contestants
for today's pageant!

-Oh, dear!
-Goodness!

Miss Joseon?

A gisaeng preparing for the pageant

caused a scene in the room
of a guest who was asleep.

She bit off an arm

-and went missing.
-And the guest?

He barely escaped death,
but he wants his left arm back.

This sounds like a familiar repertoire…

An abnormal appetite for food
and carnal desire.

Could it be the three worms?

THREE WORMS:
CREATURES CONTROLLING "DESIRES"

If one controls the three worms,
one can't be an ordinary guy.

Contestant number seven!

From a town of many beauties, Pyongyang,
Miss Song Eun-sil, 22 years old.

She usually enjoys listening to Schubert.

If you listen to Schubert's
"The Wild Rose…"

Her collarbones are slightly off, no?

Oh, gosh. Her earlobes are too thin.

How ridiculous.

I am Song Eun-sil, the wild rose.

Contestant number ten.

Miss Yang Young-Ae,
who came all the way from Busan by train.

Her dream is to become a movie star.

-Wow!
-I can be cute.

I can also dance.

-A radiant smile, and an all-rounder.
-She looks familiar.

I'm Yang Young-Ae.

What about the score?

Leave me out of it.
It's not like I'm grading Korean beef.

They say the lady from Busan
is the prettiest!

You sure it's Busan?

-You bet on Busan?
-Oh, dear. Busan might win, then.

You sure it's not Hamgyong?

Hosted by Seonwoo Daily,
the first Miss Joseon Pageant.

With the exception of one abstention,
all judges unanimously voted for her.

The winner of Miss Joseon is…

Miss Yang Young-Ae from Busan.

Hwashin Department Store's sponsorship
now goes to Miss Yang Young-Ae.

Thank you all so much!

Although they were against
my participation,

I want to share this joy with my family.

Why is it so hot?

I'm sorry.

I would like to thank

the director
of the Choi Seung-ja Hair Salon.

Can I take off my clothes?

My body feels burning hot.

We will now take a commemorative photo.

On the count of three.

One, two…

What's wrong? Young-Ae…

You okay?

Damn.

Aside from Miss Joseon and the gisaeng
from Myoyeongak, there's more?

I heard a rumor that Gyeongseong's
beauties have turned into Yachas.

YACHA: A DEMON THAT COVETS
HUMAN FLESH AND BLOOD

Only beautiful women are targeted.

If so, the suspect must be…

Must be…

Super ugly.

You're calling that reasoning?
Are you a real detective?

Goodness.

Can't you tell from my costume?
Obviously I'm a detective.

By the way, I'm also the one
who saved your life.

So?

What is it you want to know?

A common link between the Yachas.

They've all been to the same beauty salon:
Choi Seung-ja Hair Salon.

Okay.

CHOI SEUNG-JA HAIR SALON

No, I don't want to!

You're the best at disguises.

But never a human woman. I'm out.

If we solve this case,
we can catch the guy who stabbed you.

-Red-white mask?
-Exactly.

It's for information exchange.

Will you seek revenge?

Who are we? Foxes always repay kindness
and repay their debt.

Fine. But I'll go as a customer instead.

-They don't take male customers.
-Damn, I don't want to turn into a girl…

You should just work here.

HELP WANTED

Ma'am!

What do you want?

-They're waiting.
-Cut it out.

What will a male employee say
about Choi Seung-ja Hair Salon?

-Tell them to go home.
-Just take one look at him.

Why are you pestering me
at such an early hour?

-Just stay still!
-Just a minute, please.

You go tell them…

Our hair salon
will never hire male employees.

Tastes just right.

Beautiful male sculptures
from the Louvre in Paris.

It's a pity that you won't hire men.

Let's go.

Monsieur!

You're hired.

Shampooing is your most popular treatment?
You mean hair washing?

Even if it's a bit expensive,
most customers come here for a shampoo.

Can't they just wash their hair at home?

First, brush thoroughly
for about 20 to 30 minutes.

-And then--
-I know.

You rub the shampoo on their head,
just like how you wash your hands.

Gosh, how manly.

You want me to make coffee?

This is canned coffee.

And this is ssanghwa tea.

This is green tea.

One question.

I'd like a rich cup of coffee
made by Monsieur Lee…

Two spoonfuls each of coffee,
cream and sugar?

Oh, merci!

-Oh, my. Auntie.
-Yes?

The mirror outside is broken.
Why aren't you rushing to clean it up?

-I'm sorry, Director--
-You always say you're sorry!

Oh, my.

I've seen a broken mirror
for the umpteenth time since the opening!

Are you sure you didn't do it, Auntie?

You think this is your house?

Do you know of the three worms?

None of the doctors
at Gyeongseong University do.

-Who told you about that?
-A guy who calls himself a detective.

I think his name was Lee Yeon…

The three worms control humans
once they sink into the human head.

What do they control?

One's physiological desires for food
and sexual intercourse.

It's not contagious, is it?

No, it's not.

Once its eggs hatch in the body,
the infected becomes the worms' host.

How do the eggs get into the body?

You can eat them,
drink them or apply them to skin.

Is there someone here?

I have a guest.

Please come again.

-Delivery!
-Oh, my goodness!

-Gosh!
-What's this?

How dare you come here looking like that?

You ordered naengmyeon.

Me? No, I didn't.

Oh, just leave it outside.

This is a sophisticated hair salon.

So stinky…

All the mirrors here are broken.

Come this way, please.

Take a seat here, please.

She's a special customer.
Take good care of her.

Yes, ma'am.

What's this?

Three worms! Worms, worms!

Were you the host, Granny?

You a disguised demon?

Goodness. The lice in my hair
have been bothering me lately.

Lice?

Gosh. Please don't touch me, ma'am.

We're natives of this town for 20 years.

If you get on our bad side,
you won't be able to work here.

You want to get on my bad side?

Three worms. It's those ladies.

No, they're just hitting on you.

You said it was either the director
or the employees.

The employee I'm marking is just pathetic.

Mine's just chatty.

It's the director, then. Let's get her.

I heard there's a very special item here.

This is the cream I told you about.

You put this cream on your face, right?

Then your skin becomes as bright
as a Western porcelain doll.

-Where's Yeon?
-He's undercover at the beauty salon.

It must be worth watching.

You scour all over Gyeongseong
and find a guy known as red-white mask.

Are you trying to help Lee Yeon?

I'm not sure.
Should I help Lee Yeon or him?

-If you need, spend some money.
-How much?

Obviously…

until I get the answer I want.

It's broken here too.

Every mirror in here is broken.

SHAMPOO, THREE CENTS

Broken mirrors…

-Ma'am.
-Yes?

Let's get new mirrors here.

It's a beauty salon,
but only with broken mirrors.

-Oh, you're right.
-I'll find some suppliers.

How reliable. Please take care of it.
Let's get going, then.

-Well, thank you for your hard work.
-Goodbye.

Goodbye, ma'am.

Not much of a reaction.

You even cleaned up for me.

I feel so bad. Please have some.

-He's in a bandit g*ng.
-Pardon?

He means, "Is the drink poisoned?"

No, of course not.

Take a sip first.

Oh, okay. Thank you. Go home now. Bye.

Out you go.

Hey, come here.
There's a cream the size of your palm…

-You mean they put the worms in there?
-Yeah. Go check it out.

Where are you going?

Something's bothering me.
I'll go check it out.

-Who is it?
-Damn it.

Hey, hide, hide!

-Return the bowls, please!
-Fresh eggs! Fresh eggs!

-I'm here for the bowls--
-Fresh eggs have…

Gosh, that scared me.

You check that out, okay?

What did you expect me to do
if you close without putting the bowl out?

Why condescend and scorn a person…

Something's strange about this place.

-What about it?
-I don't see any indigenous gods.

It's a new building.
Maybe there's nowhere for them to nest.

Hey, give these to me.
Tell your guys to get some mirrors.

Mirrors?

CHARLES RICK

The director sells this cream
to her special customers.

My father owns a pharmaceutical company.
I'll check the ingredients.

Hey, be careful.

You worried about me?

If you get hurt with that face,
there's this guy who'll lose it.

You sure nothing's in the cream?

Yeah, nothing.

Then we're doing that sh*t again?

Let's do it again.

Oh, my. Why are you two so late?

Come on in. This is them!

Gosh, why don't you wash
your hair at home…

Hello? This is Choi Seung-ja's Hair Salon.

Oh, ma'am.
I'm sorry, but reservations are full.

-Oh, my goodness!
-Oh, my.

Lower yourself.

Lower!

What's this?

Who dares order our boss to serve tea?

I'll k*ll them all!

What's that? Oh, my!

-For goodness sake!
-What's wrong?

Gosh, stop it!

You have the mirrors?

We got it. Here you are, boss!

I said, "A full-length mirror."

Now,

if you just take three steps back,
you can see your whole body.

My goodness…

But why are you caught
at a place like this, boss?

How strong are they?

I'm not caught. Just go away.

Then what should we do?

Just give us your order, boss!

Be a rickshaw worker or something.

Yes, boss!

Hey, you can't k*ll her!

Gosh, such a hassle.

Here!

So they just went crazy out of nowhere?

It was the shampoo.

Someone put the three worms
in the shampoo at night.

If not the director or employees,
then who?

Geez. This is such a mess.

-It was you?
-Don't go near her!

She's an indigenous god.

The mirror!

Why are you siding with the mortals?

Why?

Let go of me.

She couldn't have done it alone.

Are you the kitchen god?

You know me?

You were burned to death in a furnace.
You're the first kitchen god.

KITCHEN GOD:
DEITY OF WOODEN STOVES

Don't look at me.

All sympathies aside,

a ball of inferiority complexes
should never be appointed as a deity.

Why did you release the worms?

I was living a quiet life, but they built
this salon with mirrors all over.

And people used to hide mirrors
to serve me!

That why you're letting it out
on those pretty girls?

They've destroyed everything,
from the stoves to the furnaces…

They don't even offer purified water now.

I'm telling you this
because I can see into the future a bit.

In less then 50 years,
Gyeongseong will stop using wooden stoves.

-What of the embers?
-They'll use gas--

-Details aren't important.
-They must cook rice, no?

Instant rice. It's really good too.

Instant rice? My goodness!

Times have changed
and will continue to do so.

You must make a choice too.

Learn how to live in harmony
or just disappear.

Aren't you going to k*ll her?

They're very conservative beings.

The indigenous gods need time to adjust,
you know.

This isn't like you.

Where did you get the worms?

Someone gave them to me
so I can claim my territory.

-Who?
-He said not to tell.

Then die.

A mask--

It was a man wearing a mask.

A red…

and white mask.

She was ordered to die
if she opened her mouth.

Red-white mask,

who the hell are you?

You're the only one
who survived the three worms.

I'll turn you into the perfect Yacha.

Hong-ju?

Red-white mask…

was you?

You haven't changed one bit.

Why are you the red-white mask?

-Why meddle with Lee Yeon--
-Hong-ju.

I'm no longer
the Cheon Mu-young you once knew.

The same goes for Lee Yeon.

I've missed you.

I can't believe…

you made it back alive.

Gross. Damn it! My shoes!

Geez. Let me see.

Pass! Next!

-Wrap it up nicely.
-Yes, boss!

What on earth happened here?

-Next, next. Come on!
-What's going on?

How did you know?

That burning mugwort
will shoo the worms off.

I didn't know.
This is an organic bug repellent.

And the three worms are bugs, after all.

-Can it get rid of you?
-Respect your older brother, you punk.

Koo Shin-ju!

Lord Lee Yeon!

Geez, sir.

Where have you been all this time?
Why did you leave me behind?

-Hey, I'm so sorry.
-I made so many deliveries a day…

-Do you even know?
-Great work--

Forget it.

-Lord Lee Rang?
-Koo Shin-ju…

Rang…

-I missed you so much, Rang!
-Take this--

-Stop acting like we're friends.
-Gosh, stop being so harsh.

Gosh.

I came here to see Lord Lee Rang and you.

Going through that sh*t was all worth it!

Good job.

Let's go.

TALE OF THE NINE TAILED

They're not the guys I used to know.

If it's not Lee Yeon, then who?

Show Lee Yeon your pretty eyes.

I feel like I saw something
I shouldn't have.

Say the word, and I might side with you.

You saw what was behind that mask,
didn't you?

I have a bad feeling.

You'll be stuck in the past forever.

-Help!
-Seeing everything you cared for

die before your eyes.

Red-white mask, you b*stard!

I'm never going to let you live.

Go spread some rumors
to the demons of Gyeongseong…

that Lee Yeon went blind.