01x11 - Episode 11

[bunniefuu]

[A Bona fide k*ller]

[This drama, its characters,
and events are fictional.]

[Scenes with child actors
and animals were supervised.]

[Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency]

[Episode 11]

[Police]

[Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency]

I'm coming with you.

I told you to stay put
and learn from your new superior.

You're just asking for trouble.

Where you go, I go.
What would you do without me?

- Are you ready for this?
- I was born ready.

Keep your voice down.

Let's go.

- To catch Kingfisher.
- Yes.

Dong Jin!

A Special
Investigation Team aimed at arresting...

the serial k*ller Kingfisher...

was launched today
at the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.

This Special Investigation Team

is different from the ones before.

It won't be created for show
and then quietly disbanded.

That will absolutely not happen.

This time, we are determined
to see this through to the end...

and will pour all our resources into it.

Is this the third time they've pledged
all available resources?

No. It's the fourth.

They probably created and disbanded one
every 3 or 4 years.

I wonder what "the end" will be this time.

That is all.

["Re-Examining Past Cases
Using Latest Techniques"]

Now, this is a profiler
from the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency,

Inspector Yu Mi Ran.

[Kingfisher Special Investigation Team]

[Yu Mi Ran]

I'm sure you all know her, right?

She solved the Oseong-gu
serial m*rder case...

that was cold for 20 years.

A celebrity in the police world,
you could say?

I applied because they said
there's no overtime...

and weekends are guaranteed.

- That's right, isn't it?
- Really?

It isn't?

Then I shouldn't have.

Maybe I should just go back.

All right,
now that we've all been introduced,

let's get down to business.

[Controversy Over Kingfisher Suspects]

No matter how I think about it,
I just don't understand.

If you look at it one way,

didn't Kingfisher get revenge for him
on his parents' k*ller?

For him to try and catch that very person
with his own hands...

Even if he is a cop.

Do you see your job
as enacting someone else's revenge?

No, it's not like that, but...

Everyone just chooses their own path
for their own reasons.

Some people can't become like us.

And we just have to do our job.

Right?

Here you are.

It's 12 p.m. Let's get lunch.

Really?

Hey, so what should we get
for lunch today?

- Gosh, look at the time.
- Lunchtime.

It's hot out. How about some cold noodles?

- Cold noodles sound great. Let's go.
- Sounds good.

- Hey, Ko, let's go.
- Yes.

I'm getting the cold noodles with broth.

I wonder if Manager Tae Min
will just grab something quick again.

I wonder if he can eat
in a place like that.

Don't worry. He'll manage for now.

What? For now?

Why?

Kingfisher...

is a systematic k*ller who acts
with clear motives and objectives.

His weapon of choice is a sn*per r*fle,
which is hard for civilians to obtain.

Given the circumstances,

we should start by assuming
he has superior physical abilities, right?

So, wouldn't someone from a military
special forces unit be the most likely?

I've already investigated that sector.
Before Kingfisher first appeared in 2010,

I looked into veterans
from military special forces units.

I narrowed it down to 400 people
with outstanding marksmanship...

and investigated each one,

but I couldn't find any credible suspects.

So you were basically looking for a needle
in a haystack.

If they completed their service
in the special forces,

then all 400 of them must have been
adult South Korean men, right?

Yes. I would assume so.

So, are you saying
Kingfisher could be a woman or a minor?

What is this, a movie?

Instead of being trapped by the bias
that the suspect is an adult Korean man,

we should keep all possibilities open.

Gender, age, nationality, and so on.

Kingfisher is...

a tall,

well-built,

young man.

And there's one more thing
we need to pay attention to.

[Analysis of Inactive Periods]

The inactive periods.

Are you talking
about the Haegong-dong Gosiwon Case?

Exactly.

He was inactive for four years after that.

A serial k*ller's inactive period
is usually explained in two ways.

One is external control,
such as being arrested or imprisoned.

The other is internal saturation.

In other words, the impulse subsides...

because their desire has been
temporarily satisfied.

But I think Kingfisher might be different.

Why?

Because Kingfisher isn't
a typical psychopath.

Are you suggesting there's a possibility
of a change of heart or...

a change in his environment?

Exactly.

[Analysis of Inactive Periods]

Besides Haegong-dong,
there's another case.

The so-called World Cup case
from eight years ago.

There was a nine-month gap after that too.

Considering his longest interval
between crimes...

was two months before that,
that's definitely a significant number.

Now, I believe these two gaps,
long and short,

will be the clue that helps us get closer
to Kingfisher's true identity.

Okay. For now, like Inspector Yu said,

let's consider the possibility that
a woman or a minor can be the culprit.

First, the World Cup
and Haegong-dong cases.

Let's start by finding the commonalities
between these two cases.

- Yes, sir.
- Yes, sir.

The World Cup and Haegong-dong.

You were there for both major incidents.

Statistically,
that doesn't make any sense.

I'm a reporter, you psycho.

[Special Investigation Team]

- Hey, find me those files.
- I'll get right on it.

Inspector Yu, find this file
and send it to our contact.

I heard your reporter friend woke up.

That's a relief.

He had a close brush with death.

Did they find the person
who saved his life?

- The person who called 911.
- The woman.

They said it's hard to identify her
because she called from my friend's phone.

But that's the building
where Kingfisher carried out his attack,

and the time is roughly the same.

So I'm wondering if maybe Kingfisher
was the one who called it in.

He k*lled someone upstairs,
then saved someone on his way down?

And it was a woman?

Yes.

Darn it.

Instead of going on a wild goose chase
for someone else's case,

focus on your own, you punk.

[Cheongmok-dong Redevelopment Area
sn*per Case]

[Citymania Hotel Case]

[Incident Report]

[Name of Witness: Hong Seok Woo]

I realized later
that all the CCTV cameras were broken.

I didn't know while I was on duty.

The monitors looked like
they were working just fine.

Was there no one in the building at all?
Like the cleaning crew or anyone.

That day,

there were no employees working late,
and the cleaning ladies left early too.

They wanted to leave
before the crowds gathered for the game.

So it wasn't an employee or a cleaner.

Then who was it?

Who reported Tae Sung?

Kwon Se Ah is always busy.

- What are you looking for?
- It's not here.

The records related to Tae Sung's case.

Tae Sung?

You mean the case where he got mugged...

while chasing a pickpocket
during the World Cup?

Why would that be in there?
That's not even a Kingfisher case.

I wonder if those are two separate cases.

Or what?

- Where are you going?
- Prison.

- You can come if you want.
- What? Why prison? Who's there?

The person who was overlooked
during the investigation.

Who is that?

[Green Sky Welfare Center]

His grandson?
You mean the boy who has trouble speaking?

Yes. The kid's been pretty troubled
ever since what happened to his dad.

Excuse me, do you happen to know
where the boy is now?

Didn't they say he went to some facility?

Yes. He had no one to look after him,
so I think he went to an orphanage.

- You said you were here to see Cheol?
- Yes.

That's him over there.

When he first came,
he had trouble expressing himself,

and he struggled to interact with people.
But he's brightened up a lot now.

That's a relief.

It looks like he enjoys drawing.

His sponsor sends him flowers every week,

and on those days,
he always draws them, just like that.

A sponsor?

Someone who supports
various therapy programs for Cheol.

He has an anonymous sponsor.

What's their relationship to the boy?

Well, I'm not really sure about that...

By any chance,

if it's not too much to ask,
could I possibly meet them?

I'm afraid that's not possible.
They don't wish to reveal their identity.

I see.

When they send flowers,

they always include a card
with the flower's meaning.

The very first time, there was a separate
message card included,

"I hope you find
your own beautiful scenery."

It was just one line written on it.

What did you just say?

- I'm sorry?
- The message on the first card...

"I hope you find your own
beautiful scenery," you mean that one?

I think that's the power of scenery.

Your own special scenery that
gives you energy when you're exhausted...

and that helps you get going again
when you've stopped.

Bo Na, have you ever had
a beautiful scenery...

like that in your life?

I'm sorry.

That's a really beautiful thing to say.

They must definitely
have such a romantic vibe.

I agree.

But their tone is so blunt, like a man's.

[Ok's Flower Shop]

So the pickpocket wasn't
caught until a year later.

Then why is he still in here?

Because robbery, as*ault, and fleeing
were added to his charges.

Looks like prison food agrees with you.

You look healthy.

It's been a while.

Why are you here after all this time?

What, are you here to grab me
by the collar again?

Your friend is alive and well.

Yes, he's alive and well.

I'm here to ask you something today.
About the day you mugged him.

I told you everything back then.
What else is there to say?

Your friend kept chasing me,

so I hit him with a fire extinguisher
to try and knock him out,

but I ended up hitting him too hard.

I know all that.
Tell me what happened after.

After you hit him.

- And then I ran outside.
- You left through the first-floor lobby?

Of course I went out the first floor.
Where else would I go?

Did you see anyone else on your way out?

See anyone?

It was pitch black and totally empty.

Wait a minute.

Come to think of it,
I think there was someone there.

There was?

- Who was it?
- But can I say I saw that?

- It wasn't inside the building...
- Inside or out, who was it?

The person you saw that day.

It was a woman.

At the very moment
Tae Sung chased the pickpocket...

into King Tower...

Kingfisher was on the rooftop
of that building.

At the time,
the victim was on the phone...

with a friend in the hotel
across the street.

- What about at home?
- During the call...

- Hello?
- ...Korea scored its first goal,

and he was sniped and k*lled right after.

The time was 11:02 p.m.

The time it would take to walk quickly
from the rooftop to the fifth floor...

is just over one minute.

If she had found the collapsed Tae Sung
here at that time.

According to the record,

the call was received
by the 911 dispatch center...

at 11:07 p.m.
I know it was a long time ago,

but do you happen
to remember the caller's voice?

Anything like their tone or accent.

It was a long time ago...

I just remember
she sounded like a young woman.

She kept it brief and hung up right away.

I remember someone screaming
right before the call.

I think that was when Korea scored
and won the game.

The time Korea scored
its second goal, 11:06 p.m.

Right after that, the 911 call came in.

[Global IP Seminar]

[Gate 3]

If we open the first-floor restrooms,

they get unbelievably dirty.

So the owner told me
to lock up all the doors...

and not let anyone in.

But some crazy b*stard
opened one of the doors...

on the first floor without my knowledge.

[Global IP Seminar]

Roughly 2 minutes to get
outside from the 5th-floor staircase.

And right here,

the pickpocket saw a woman.

It was a woman?

- Are you sure?
- Yes, I'm sure.

You think I can't tell a man from a woman?

It was my first time ever hitting someone,

so I was worried about
what happened to him.

I was hiding nearby
to see what was going on.

Then a woman came out of the building.

It was too dark to see her face,

so I only saw her from behind
as she walked away.

A red T-shirt...

The spiky headband? Yes.

I saw that and thought,

"Maybe one of the Red Devils
just used the restroom."

That's what I thought.

Red Devils?

- Was she alone?
- Yes, alone.

Do you remember anything else,
like her build or hairstyle?

She was pretty tall.

And she seemed slender.

- I think her hair was short.
- Short hair...

- Or was it tied up?
- Was she carrying or holding anything?

Oh, right.

She was carrying a big bag
on her shoulder.

About...

About this big?

A big bag on her shoulder?

What time did you see her?

Come on, how am I supposed to know that?

But when she came out...

I think Korea had just scored a goal.
Everyone was cheering like crazy.

It was nuts back then.

Estimated to be around 11:10 p.m.

Considering her movements and the time,

the woman who reported Tae Sung
and the woman the pickpocket saw...

are very likely the same person.

In that case...

Kingfisher is...

tall...

and a well-built young man.

[Horaengsseu]

[Horaengsseu]

Why aren't you answering my calls again?

Busy.

Call me when you get a chance.

I'll be waiting.

[Call me when you get a chance.
I'll be waiting.]

[Why aren't you answering my calls again?]

[Let's eat. What are you doing now?]

[What are you doing this weekend?]

I've only ever come here
to deliver chicken.

It's my first time coming
for something like this.

And I even ended up catching a criminal.
It's a really strange feeling.

Chicken delivery?

Sung Hoon always orders chicken
from our shop.

Even though I tell him to just order
from somewhere closer,

he says there are no chicken places
around here or something.

How do you two know each other?

From our judo class in elementary school.

On his first day, he underestimated me
and picked a fight.

But I took him down with a single throw.

He must have been embarrassed
because he asked me to keep it a secret.

So I suggested we be friends instead.

Actually, he's two years older than me.

Se Ah.

Should we see each other again?

Oh, you surprised me.

Why?

Because I'd like
to get to know you better.

Really?

Yes. Okay, let's meet up.

Next time, let's make it
just the two of us.

Because I think your friend likes you.

What?

Oh, no way.

We've been through so much together.

No, that's not it.

- I'm home from school.
- You're back?

Why is Mom in such a good mood?

Oh, what a great day.

Her five-year savings plan matures today.

Wow, that's today?

No wonder she's so happy,
getting a big lump sum.

So, is she paying off a loan?

She said she's renovating the kitchen.
The deep fryer is getting old.

Hey, is this the last delivery?

Yes, that's the last one.

You guys handle the deliveries.
Oh, what time is it?

Oh, my. I'm going to stop by the bank,

then go to the market
and head straight home.

You all can come home later.
Let's close up early today.

- Gosh.
- Are we having something special today?

In that case, I want beef.

Beef?

- All right, let's.
- Yes!

Oh, gosh.

And tell Tae Sung's family to come over
if they have time.

Mom, buy lots of meat.

- Okay.
- Get the good stuff.

- Bye, Mom.
- Okay, I'm off.

I guess she's trying
to apologize with beef.

Hey, you take that one.

Pink Apartment.

Gosh, you should've just called
a delivery service.

- Hey, Sung Hoon stopped by yesterday.
- What? Why?

What do you mean, why?
He came for chicken.

He said he hasn't been able to reach you,
and he asked if something was wrong.

Did you two have a fight?

Come on, we're not kids.

Where was it? Pink Apartment?

I'm off.

Hey, you need the building
and apartment number.

Building 108, Apartment 504.

Oh.

Hello?

Hello,
am I speaking with Ok Seon Ja?

Yes, this is she.

My name is Kim Mi So,
a manager at the government's...

Financial Support Center.

I'm calling because you've been selected
as a candidate...

- for our new low-interest loan program.
- I have?

Oh, why is that?

But I don't need a loan.

This targets
self-employed people...

and offers a rate of 0.8 percent.

Did you say 0.8 percent?

Yes. I looked up your records,

and it shows you have
an existing loan from Hanup Bank.

Oh, yes. I do.

Was that at 4.2 percent?

Our rate is much lower,

so a lot of people switch over
to save on interest.

Some people have even saved


Thousand dollars?

Yes, a 1,000 dollars.

Oh, my goodness.

- Wow, that must be nice.
- However, there is one condition.

In order to use our loan,
you must first pay off your existing one.

What do you think?
Are you interested?

Oh, well, it's just that...

I should ask my kids first.

But the offer is only valid for today.

If you're not interested,
I have to contact...

the next person on the list.

No, wait, just a moment.

I'll do it. What do I need to do?

You'll have to pay off the loan
by today. Will that be possible?

What?

Well, I happen to have the money.

But the banks are closed now.

In that case, I'll connect you with...

a Hanup Bank branch
that's affiliated with us.

[Are you requested to transfer money
from Financial Supervisory Office?]

[Upgrade Your Daily Life With One Choice,
Hanup Bank]

Let's go.

Honey, did you hear?
Your mom wants to have a steak dinner.

When are you finishing up?

I'm on assignment,
but I don't think it'll take long.

- I'll head over as soon as I'm done.
- Okay, got it.

[Ok's Flower Shop]

- I'll get going then.
- Thank you.

Okay.

[Ok's Flower Shop]

[Ok's Flower Shop]

I didn't know this was in my neighborhood.

- Welcome.
- Hello.

I never knew there was such a beautiful
flower shop in my neighborhood.

Oh, so you live around here.

Well, people who usually drive
might not have noticed it.

Right. I guess most men
aren't that interested in flowers.

I imagine your main customers
are women from the neighborhood.

Why do you say that?

Plenty of men come in to buy flowers
for their wives or girlfriends.

I see.

- I'll just...
- Yes?

Yes.

Are you looking for any particular flower?

What's the meaning of this flower?

The sunflower?

It symbolizes hope, positivity,
and encouragement.

They're popular
for celebrations, hospital visits,

or as a gift
when you're visiting someone's home.

They're also said to cleanse a home
of dark energy...

and fill it with bright, positive energy.

I see. So that's what it means.

Actually, I came here
to ask you something.

[Kwon Tae Sung, Reporter of
Investigative Reporting Team, Not Today]

I was hoping you could tell me
about the person...

who sends flowers to a boy
named Yeon Cheol.

Yeon Cheol...

The boy from the welfare center.

Right.

I just take the order
and have them sent out.

What about the meanings of the flowers?

I heard a card explaining the meaning
of them is sent every time.

Oh, I'm the one who does that.

There's never a message
included with the order,

and it feels a little empty
to send them without one.

But an employee there
remembered the message on the first card.

So does that mean you also?

The first card...

Well... I suppose I must have.

Do you remember what you wrote,
by any chance?

I'm not sure. What was it?

"I hope you find
your own beautiful scenery."

That was the one line written on it.

Something about hoping
he'd always smile brightly like a flower.

Oh, that's right. I did.

I suppose since it was for a child.

Right.

Hello.

Hello, I'm from the Gwanghwamun branch
of Hanup Bank.

My name is Gwon Dong Heon.

[Gwon Dong Heon]

How do I know this is real
just from a business card?

It's just,
you can't be too careful these days.

Yes, of course. I understand.

Here, this is my bank ID card.

- Okay.
- Yes, and...

- These are the loan repayment documents.
- Okay.

Please take your time and read it over,

and then you can sign.

That's right, it is. Yes.
Hold on, just a moment.

- Okay.
- Yes.

Yes, please take your time.

- I've signed it.
- Yes, okay.

But...

This will take care of the loan payment,
right?

Of course.
You called the bank yourself, ma'am.

- Well...
- All right, then.

Wait.

I mean...

Ma'am.

Our Team Leader is waiting
and can't leave work.

Oh, my goodness. I feel so bad.
I feel terrible.

Oh, I'm so sorry. You're busy,
and I'm keeping you from going home,

and you even came all this way. Thank you.

Not at all.
We're the ones who are grateful.

Your precious money.

- Yes.
- I'll make sure it's delivered safely.

- Okay.
- Yes.

Please, make sure
you take good care of it.

Yes. Go on inside.

- Okay, yes, goodbye.
- Don't you worry.

Yes, be careful with the money.

- Please, go on inside.
- Okay.

- Call us again anytime.
- Okay.

- Yes.
- Oh, my.

[Boss]

Darn. That old lady, she's so suspicious.

Does she think it makes her look smart?
Darn it.

Of course. I got it.

But the incentive is ten percent, right?

Yes, I'll meet you there.

Let's go.

Hello.

Oh, hi.

- Excuse me, can we get out?
- Oh, yes. Sorry about that.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

- Let's go.
- Gosh.

Why did I just get a chill down my spine?

What? Is there a problem?

Grandma!

Oh, my sweet little girl.
You're here?

Mom, did someone stop by?

Someone from the bank.

He was such a hard-working young man.

He came all the way to a customer's house
after hours.

- Someone from the bank?
- Yes.

Mom, did you give him any money?

Yes, of course.

He said he was here
to collect the loan payment.

The money I got from my savings today...

What? What's wrong?

I think that was a Voice Phishing scam.

Stay here with Yul.

Oh, my.

Oh, my goodness.
Oh, what do I do? Oh, my.

Oh, that man. Why would he do that?
Oh, no. What is she going to do?

What the hell?

It's that woman from before. Darn it.

- Get out.
- What the hell?

Am I caught?

Darn it.

Darn it, is that son of a g*n crazy?

So you want to play, right?

Oh, my goodness.

Oh, my. Oh, dear.

Oh, dear Lord. But wait,
what did I just see?

- Yes, ma'am.
- I need you to run a plate number.

- Se Ah.
- Bo Na, where are you going?

I have to catch that car.
It's Voice Phishing.

- What? Voice Phishing?
- Yes.

- That... That car?
- Yes.

Assistant Manager Ki,
I'll take care of it.

Ma'am...

Voice Phishing?

Oh, so does that mean those two women...

Gosh.

Of all the people he could have scammed...

Hey, but Bo Na,
why are we chasing that car?

Who is the victim?

Our mother.

- He took her savings and ran.
- What? That psycho.

Bo Na, hold on tight.

- Se Ah, pull over.
- What? Why?

Hurry.

Wait, Bo Na, what are you going to do?

- What?
- I have to get Mother's money. I'm off.

Bo Na, you can't go alone...

Bo Na, you have to be careful.

I am going to get you.

Darn it.

Man, I have been doing
a lot of running lately.

What is her problem?

- Are you all right?
- Are you all right, sir?

Gosh. What the hell.

Darn it.

Hey, what gives? Are you a cop?

- I'm scarier than the cops.
- Darn it.

A lady who is not even a cop.
You have got a serious death wish.

Oh, what a shame. There is no one around
and no CCTV cameras either.

Is that right?

Perfect. Get up.

What? Darn it.

[Southern Seoul Police Station]

We can get my mother-in-law's money back
right away, correct?

- My mother-in-law collapsed and...
- Bo Na.

- Kwon Se Ah.
- Dong Jin.

- Oh, hello.
- Bo Na, are you okay?

Yes, I am fine.

You are so busy.
You did not have to come all this way.

Why did you chase them?
That was dangerous.

You are not hurt anywhere, are you?

I am not hurt.
Well, thank you for your concern.

- Oh, Inspector Lee.
- I am sorry.

Do you know them?

Yes, they're family.

Sorry? Family?

Yes. Where are those
Voice Phishing b*stards?

Oh, yes. Over there.

What's with the state of those b*stards?

Well, they tried to get away
when these two chased them,

so I guess they fell and rolled around.

No, that is not what happened, sir.

Listen,
that son of a g*n in the red clothes...

judo-flipped me. Three times.

That lady hit me here with a coke,

kicked me here, and kneed me
right here. Look.

A knee kick? Seriously?

Honestly, they were
the ones making a scene.

Unbelievable. It's ridiculous, right?

When can we expect to get
my mother-in-law's money back?

Well, it has to go through
the proper channels,

so it will take some time.

But we caught them running away...

Looks like these punks still don't get it.
They're just spouting nonsense.

I guess so. Hey, you, get over here.
What was that? "That son of a g*n?"

Who are you calling "a son of g*n,"
you punk?

Hey, get that mouth over here.

- You're dead if I come in there.
- He's so cool.

- Honey.
- Hey, dear.

- Mother.
- Mom. Tae Sung.

Are you okay? Are you hurt anywhere?

I'm perfectly fine. Don't worry, honey.

- Are you sure you're okay?
- Yes, I'm fine. Really.

Gosh, seriously...

Oh, my money.
Officer, what about my money?

We'll return it to you
after it goes through our procedures.

Please don't worry.

What a relief.

- That money is so important...
- Are you really okay?

Usually, it's hard to get the money back
in these cases.

These two did something amazing.

- Why are you...
- Why would you chase after them?

You should have called the police.
Do you have any idea how worried I was?

- I had no choice because...
- Excuse me, brother.

I guess you can't see
your only sister over here.

Of course you're fine.

- Oh, what was that?
- What?

Come on, at least pretend to be worried.

I have no doubt whatsoever
that you are perfectly fine.

Oh, seriously, don't be like that.

Be careful.

It's my money. Why does getting it back

- have to be so complicated?
- I know, right?

Wow, I can't believe I'm here again.

Caught criminals again. Fulfilling day.

Oh, honestly.

Still, even so,
did you really have to go that far?

Oh, of course.

Mother, you worked so hard
from dawn until dusk,

saving every last penny
of that precious money.

We had to get it back.

Anyway, it would have been a disaster
if it hadn't been for you.

Th...

Th...

Th...

Th... Let's go get some barbecue.

Is it that hard to say, "Thank you?"

Let's go.

- Come on, Mother. Let's go together.
- Is it pride or stubbornness? Geez.

Kwon Se Ah.

You're just going to leave
without saying goodbye?

Why are you avoiding me?

What? When did I? I'm not avoiding you.

Did I do something wrong?

No, it's not that you did
something wrong...

Why are you trailing off?
That's not like you.

Just spit it out. What is it?

Is it possible...

Stop beating around the bush
and just tell me.

What about me?

Do you like me?

Hey, so that's it. That's hilarious.

Hey. It's not that funny.
Forget I said anything.

I was just wondering,
so I asked. That's all.

Oh, I can't believe this.

So that's what it was.

What? What, what, what was?

So that's why I'd get so annoyed
when I couldn't reach you,

and why I was curious about
what you were doing,

and why I wanted to see your face
and hear your voice.

What did you say?

So it's true.

I guess I do like you.

I'll let you know
when the results are out.

It'll take a few days.

Thanks for coming. I know you're busy.

Of course I came.

It's about your wife.
You think I wouldn't?

I guess married couples
start to become alike.

I can't believe your wife
was fearless enough to chase after him.

She doesn't take after me.
She's always had nerves of steel.

Well, she's different from you,
who got blindsided.

Hey, Bo Na was the one who hit him
in the back of the head,

with a coke, no less.

What?

It's not you who needs to protect Bo Na.
It's Bo Na who needs to protect you.

Hey, it's not like that. Come on.

I had something to ask you. Perfect.

- Something to ask me?
- Yes.

The man you said you saw, Kingfisher.

- Hey, about that, just wait until I...
- Hear me out.

Is there any chance you were mistaken?

Why would you assume I'm mistaken
before you've even heard me out?

I ask a question,
and you answer with a question.

Okay, next question.

During the World Cup pickpocket incident
eight years ago,

did you ever find the woman
who called 911 for you?

No. If I couldn't find her back then,
how am I supposed to find her now?

If I'd found her, I would've met her
long ago. She saved my life.

But why are you suddenly asking about her?

You should have the audio
on your phone, right?

Reporters usually set their phones
to auto-record calls.

You've never listened to it?

Of course I did. Right after I woke up.

But how would I know from her voice?

Am I supposed to compare it
to the voice of every woman in Korea?

Do you still have that phone?

- My phone from back then?
- Yes.

I got rid of it ages ago.
That was so long ago.

Seriously, why are you
looking for that woman?

Because she could have been a witness
to Kingfisher, or an accomplice.

Or...

She could be Kingfisher herself.

What?

Tae Sung.

So stop with the stories.
Don't make things confusing.

Otherwise, I'll send you
an official summons soon.

You know I'm on
the Kingfisher task force, right?

But this meat
is really good today.

Where is it from?

This is Sangju Beef. Sangju Beef.

I asked for the very best they had,

so everyone, eat your fill today.

Okay.

She couldn't wait to have beef,
so what's wrong with her?

Leave her be.
She must be full from happiness.

What's with him now?

- Hey, the meat's going to burn.
- Oh, right.

That one?

Yul's mom...

Goodness, having these here
really brightens up the house, doesn't it?

I bought them at the flower shop
up the street on my way here, Mom.

They say that sunflowers purify
a home's dark energy

and fill it with bright, positive energy.

I see.

Oh, so that's what sunflowers do.

By the way, Bo Na,
you're really something else.

How did you even think
of chasing him down all by yourself?

Well...

I think my body just reacted on its own.

- Se Ah was there, so I just...
- That was so cool.

Mom, this meat is so delicious.

Yes, it is.

Help yourself.

Yul, let's have another bite.
It's not hot, is it?

Don't you ever do that again.

You have to call the police first.
All right?

He doesn't care
if his own mother gets scammed.

All he worries about is his precious wife.

Oh, here we go again.

Mom, are you proud that you got scammed?

How could you fall for that?

Stop rubbing it in.

You would've fallen for it too
if you had got that call.

No, I wouldn't have.

This is good.

How desperate do you have to be
to steal someone's hard-earned money?

You should eat rice too.

Wow, this is really good.

Hey, look at this.

Do you know how hard it was
to get this meat?

Honey. I'll do it.

No, stop it. It'll only take me a second.

- Don't.
- Kwon Tae Sung.

Mom, it's not like that.

Since the women did the prep,
I'll just do the dishes.

It's greasy, so use hot water.

Make sure you rinse them well.

Here.

Here, just pull it all up like this...

All right.

- You said...
- It's because...

Oh, Mom. I told you it was impossible.

Come on, it's nothing...

[Ok's Flower Shop]

[Interviews with Associates
of The Kingfisher Victim]

Seriously, why are you
looking for that woman?

Because she could have been a witness
to Kingfisher, or an accomplice.

Or she could be Kingfisher herself.

Your husband
came by the shop today.

It looks like he went to see Cheol.

He was asking about the person
who sends the flowers.

I gave him a vague answer,
but I thought you should know.

[Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency]

It's clear that only one person
fired the g*n.

However, as you can see,

we cannot rule out that
there was an accomplice involved

for the rest of the process
except the sh**ting,

and that there's also the possibility of
a separate team operating independently.

[Kingfisher Special Investigation Team]

So you're saying Kingfisher has
an organized network of accomplices?

That makes sense.

Yes. In that case, their M.O

is likely not limited to sniping.

That's my opinion
based on the investigation so far.

What is that supposed to mean?

If not sniping, then what?

Pyo Gyu Cheol? Hey, he was shot to death.

Kingfisher may have originally planned
to stage an accident,

but an unforeseen variable arose,

leading them to finish the job
with a sn*per.

What's your proof?

[Analysis of Staged Accident Evidence]

I selected eight high-level
child sex offenders,

from the last 15 years,
since Kingfisher first appeared.

All eight of them

died in various accidents,
including car crashes,

falls, electrocutions, and drownings.

So while Kingfisher draws attention
with sniping,

a separate team eliminates criminals
by staging various accidents?

It's an interesting hypothesis.

Hey.

Inspector Yu, don't you start too.

After tracking 20 criminals

who received light sentences
and were released in the last 15 years,

eleven of them were k*lled by Kingfisher,

and eight died
in what were ruled as accidents.

And...

the most recent one to die
was Hwang Cheol Beom.

He was so scared of Kingfisher,
so he went back to prison willingly,

but we confirmed he died there last week.

The cause of death was a heart attack.

Oh, come on.
Accidental deaths, natural causes...

It's not like
we're the dead-criminal squad.

If 19 out of 20 are dead,
that means there's still 1 left.

Who is it?

Koo Jong Ryeol.

About two years ago, a four-year-old boy

was brought to the ER
and died shortly after.

You all remember that case, right?

According to the medical records
at the time,

his abdomen was full of blood
from internal bleeding,

and he had signs of broken bones
all over his body.

The fractures all occurred
at different times.

Gosh. What could they have done
to that child?

The police investigation revealed

that he was a victim
of horrific child abuse.

The adoptive mother,
who was the main culprit, got nine years,

and the biological father, Koo Jong Ryeol,
got two years for neglect.

Neither of those sentences make any sense.

The abuse was acknowledged,

but they ruled there was
no criminal intent in the child's death,

so they were charged
with involuntary manslaughter, not m*rder.

Also, the boy's sister,
who was six at the time,

gave testimony that favored her parents.

Is there any chance
Koo Jong Ryeol really didn't know?

The daughter later recanted her testimony.

She said her father abused him too.

But it wasn't accepted
because her statement was inconsistent.

Where's the daughter now?

Please tell me she's not with her father.

She was removed from the home
after the incident

and is now in a child protective facility.

Mmm... That's a relief.

So what about Koo Jong Ryeol?

[The Only Survivor
Among The 20 Major Criminals]

There's a high probability
he'll be Kingfisher's next target.

That's my assessment.

Who's taking this one?

- I'll do it.
- I will...

What's this?
Since when have you two been so in sync...

as partners?

As if.

Right? Of course not. Not you two, right?

Anyway, we need to lay low for a while,

so the two of you can take this one.

And Assistant Manager Ki,
make sure you back them up.

Understood.

What? Use Koo Jong Ryeol?

Before Kingfisher makes a move,

we'll set a trap around Koo Jong Ryeol...

Are you suggesting we team up
with a criminal for a sting operation?

I'm saying we should use this
as an opportunity.

To be so sure
that Koo Jong Ryeol is the next target,

the evidence seems pretty thin,
doesn't it?

Right now, it's our only lead
to catch Kingfisher.

But if you're right, Inspector Lee,

there's no guarantee he'll use a sn*per.

How can we know when, where,
or how he'll strike...

and just jump into this?

Deploying equipment and personnel
based on a guess

is like banging our heads against a wall.

Team Leader, I believe we have
a good chance of success.

- If you'll just hear me out...
- What else is there to hear?

Team Leader.

Go ahead.

What?

But you can't have any direct contact
with Koo Jong Ryeol.

Does it make any sense
to work with a criminal...

to catch another criminal?

Second, I can't convince the higher-ups
without solid evidence.

So I can't give you equipment
or manpower right now.

Third, I can't give you unlimited time.

For now, Inspector Lee,
you're on your own.

Whether you two do a 24-hour stakeout
or surveillance...

You have exactly one week.

If you can get a lead on Kingfisher
within that time,

I'll put my position
as Team Leader on the line...

and get you all the support you want.
Got it?

All right, meeting's over.

Man, what a waste of time
this is going to be.

Gosh, seriously.

Let's go.

[Phone Repair]

Here you go.

The audio files and all the other content
are still on here, right?

Of course. We only replaced the battery,
so everything inside is still there.

Mr. Ki already went downstairs.

You always carry poisons.

Of course.

You're very guarded.

Did you have an unhappy childhood?

My childhood was plenty miserable.

I've never even seen my parents' faces.

That must have been nice.

Not having a father.

But you at least know
when you were born, right?

I know the exact day.

My ribs were broken on my fifth birthday.

You can break bones without a father.

Your arms, your legs.

I'll be backup.

Manager Yu.

Are you really going to be our backup?

Let's see what you two can do.

You're going to drive too?

Let's go, now.

Get out.

- Let's go.
- Okay.

Keep a close eye on her.

On what?

Yu Bo Na.

If you get a weird feeling,
we'll stop the Meeting immediately.

Senior Bo Na?

Is there something bothering you
about her?

This client reminds me of someone.

Certain memories from childhood...

aren't easily erased.

If he was going to approve it,
he should've just backed us all the way.

This is neither an approval
nor a rejection.

He could've at least assigned a few people
to relieve us on the stakeout.

You seem to have a lot on your mind.

Do you think there's any chance

Kingfisher could be a woman?

What?

I'd say it's definitely possible, right?

A foreigner?

That seems possible too.

A minor?

There's no reason they couldn't be.

Right.

My gut tells me that behind Kingfisher,

there's definitely a secret organization,
like a secret death squad.

They live disguised as normal people,
and then when the order comes... bam!

Just watch the road.

I mean, for them to evade capture...

after we've been investigating
for 15 years

Don't you think they're disguised
as someone we'd never suspect?

Being out in the field with you like this,
Manager Yu,

is like a dream come true.

I'm not here
to make your dreams come true.

Hey, and next time, dream a little bigger.

Okay.

But really, why are you here?

I heard you don't come to the field
for White.

I don't know,
it reminded me of the old days.

Manager Yu, can I ask who the Client was
for your first Meeting?

My first Meeting...

Well, who would that be?

What?

Okay, shall we get started?

Client Meeting is starting.

Wow, you were certainly busy
making a living.

Darn it, it dropped again.
These things are always tanking. Darn it.

Grip it tight.

Or you'll break another bone.

Darn it.

This is driving me nuts.

That crazy son of a g*n.

Bo Na, don't.

Oh Hyun Nam.

[CCTV System]

[All Recordings]

[Call Recordings, Audio Files]

[Recording 2018-06-27]

You fell
because you don't have any patience,

but everyone thinks
that I was the one who did it.

They don't know how to raise tough kids.

What? Who are you people?

At King Tower,
in the fifth-floor emergency stairwell,

there's someone on the ground
bleeding from their head.

I think they're going to die
if you don't hurry.

Because she could
have been a witness to Kingfisher,

or an accomplice.

Or she could be Kingfisher herself.

[A Bona Fide k*ller]

Looks like you finally
opened the door.

Tae Sung.

Go with me or be abandoned.

I'm just so curious; I have to ask.
And I need you to be honest with me.

Something unexpected must have come up
with your husband.

If I go off somewhere again...

Where are you going?

The police network has been hacked.

What if a member
of Kingfisher's organization

has infiltrated the police?

This sister-in-law of yours,
what does she do?

We have a witness.

Could Kingfisher be a parent
raising a child?

The person you had to protect,
was it Kingfisher?