[All characters, organizations, events, religions, etc.]
[portrayed in this series are strictly fictional.]
You've changed your hairstyle.
Your makeup, too.
You're also trying to look like you're back to normal.
And you don't avoid eye contact.
But that looks more awkward, really.
Let's try to abstain from unnecessary conversation.
Mr. Han Seungmin,
you are now being questioned as part of a murder investigation.
Kang Daehun. Why did you murder him?
What makes you think I did it?
You yourself pointed it out.
Don't remember? The Bible.
[HOLY BIBLE]
Haven't seen a report this lacking in a while.
Speaking of lacking, what's with your fridge, huh?
Hey?
What's with the mood right now?
So, chicken tonight, okay? I'm buying!
Sweet and sour or fried?
2, 1… Sweet and sour!
Don't come to me again with something like this.
It's a waste of my time.
I know you're a professor, but that doesn't excuse rudeness.
I'll go buy beer.
You cold-hearted assholes.
What about it is so rude?
If I were the criminal profiler and I wrote this, I'd be ashamed.
Just tell me what's wrong with it. Where's it lacking?
The murder happened at an isolated lake.
You haven't found any conclusive proof that it was poison, have you?
Given that the killing was over drug-selling turf
and the suspect has seven drug priors,
would you say a bible is something you'd expect to find there?
One drug trafficking method is to dilute and soak it into paper.
It's frequently utilized in international smuggling.
This paper is excellent material, as it's so thin and easily permeated.
If you didn't recognize that, it suggests you lack ability.
Don't you agree?
Any profiler who'd missed this would have proven themselves unqualified.
Unqualified is a bit harsh, isn't it?
Harsh?
Yes.
Was I too harsh?
Yeah, and any man treating his girlfriend like that
lacks the necessary qualifications to call himself her boyfriend.
I believe we're speaking as profilers, not lovers.
Then it's lucky I'm your girlfriend.
Were I simply a profiler I'd have concluded you're a psychopath.
It doesn't matter what others think,
as far as one person knows who I really am.
Last year's lakeside poisoning case.
I think you used the Bible to smuggle in the poison.
You used the same method to extract the poison from the paper.
You taught me about it.
You remember.
But in this case the method isn't important.
It's why he was killed that's important.
You're right.
So why'd you kill him?
Why not just ask me what you really want to know?
You don't want to know about Kang Daehun.
You want to know why I killed Mayor Yu Hongmin.
- Isn't that it? - I didn't come for a lecture.
Or do you still believe…
I didn't do it?
The trial's already over.
You got 15 years.
Not sure what's left to know, really.
I'm asking you about Kang Daehun.
So that's it.
You still believe I didn't kill him.
I've only been here for two days.
You think I could have done this?
Even if others won't believe it, I know you're capable of it, Professor.
You drive safe.
You won't call the shots this time.
An official investigation will be opened,
and warrants will be issued one way or another.
So take note of this.
I will find out what you're up to.
[A LIFE OF REFLECTION]
Hello, this is Myung Seongtae of YBC News.
You say you've got a tip? Just a moment.
Alright, go ahead.
I'll be emailing you the relevant files.
Is the trial proceeding smoothly?
Yes, please don't worry yourself.
After the trial date is set, he'll be released within a month or two.
And how about Chairman Yu Hyeonil's charitable fund?
It looks as though our foundation will be able to appropriate it.
After what happened to Mayor Yu, you'll have to be more careful.
Yes, understood.
Did he enjoy what was offered?
He was quite satisfied, yes.
You can see for yourself.
He made his selections.
I'm glad he was satisfied.
Perhaps we should inform him about Han Seungmin?
I don't want to worry him.
Hello?
What?
All right.
The prison called, they said…
Kang Daehun is dead.
Dead?
Yes, frothing at the mouth. Looks like poison.
That's Han Seungmin's handiwork.
Hey, but Han didn't admit to it.
But he was the one who killed Kang.
We'll have to launch a murder investigation.
Wait. Hey, wait now.
You think a murder investigation is easy?
Professor Han didn't admit to the crime.
We can't get a warrant with one stinking bible.
Without evidence to the contrary, we can't overrule the suicide call.
If we obtain a toxic substance
and then find that substance in Kang's body, we'll have what we need.
For now, let's work from the autopsy.
You're some pain in the ass…
I'm sorry.
Sorry, sorry, sorry! Is that all you've got?
Was it Han Seungmin?
We aren't sure yet.
But if it was really an intentional poisoning…
- …the leader will also be in danger. - By some crazy fluke,
if something like that were to happen…
you'll be in a world of hurt, trust me.
You have nothing to fear.
Nothing like that will ever happen.
There's not much time left.
Please do your job. Please!
Got it?
The oxygen saturation levels and the skin reddening,
it's all pretty clear-cut. Cyanide poisoning.
You said he died in prison, right?
So where'd the cyanide come from?
Sounds like you guys have your work cut out for you.
Yeah, what's new? That's my life. You're sure it's cyanide?
I've got a question. Is there a way to determine the source?
You can identify which country it's from, right?
The chemical profile varies by country, yeah.
- We can do that within the day. - Thank you.
A camel tattoo…
I know, right? Not a dragon or a tiger,
but a camel of all things?
Never seen a camel here before.
So what? It's just a tattoo.
Could just be some flight of fancy.
Oh and would it be possible to check this bible for the same toxin
that was present in Kang's body? As quick as possible, please.
Okay.
[HOLY BIBLE]
Hello, Prosecutor Cha?
Weird that the head prosecutor is suddenly asking me to see him
along with the biggest troublemaker in our office.
You have any idea why?
Do you know him personally?
He was my senior at school, but we didn't know each other.
Never met him.
But, didn't he say we'd have a drink?
It doesn't look like that kind of place.
I've only heard rumors about this place.
It's above your pay grade.
They say it's only for head prosecutors and assemblymen and the like,
a place to let their guard down and talk comfortably.
There you are! Come sit!
Head Prosecutor! I know how busy you are, this is quite the honor.
Oh, no. I've long been planning to invite you for a drink like this.
A bit late, but my congratulations on the promotion, sir.
Still, may I ask why Mr. Cha…
Well, he's my junior.
I hear about him through the grapevine
and wanted to see him.
So…
I heard you were seeing Professor Han.
Are you all right?
It must be tough.
Honestly, what an asshole, right?
You two seemed really great together
and you seemed happy, Lieutenant.
I could always feel how much you liked him.
Oh, I'm sorry.
I'll be on my way.
Yeah, see you in a bit.
Okay.
Prosecutor, leaving already?
You should stay a bit.
I've got something to do.
And a nobody like me, I'm not really the target clientele.
What nonsense. Prosecutors aren't nobodies.
You should come back when you've got time.
I've got things to say, and…
maybe we can talk again this week?
Why are you coming on so strong?
I can offer you quite a bit.
I tend to distrust people who cozy up to me for no reason.
It makes me suspicious.
Just kidding.
I've always been a bit of a *.
See you.
Enjoy your food. It's just a job, you know.
You calling me out of the blue,
I assumed you had a favor to ask. Right?
It is. I-
Then eat first.
I already heard. You think Han was behind the prison poisoning?
There's something suspicious about it.
I'd like you to authorize an official murder investigation.
That would require a warrant against Han Seungmin.
And they're saying it was a suicide.
The National Forensic Service is working on confirming it was a poisoning.
Cyanide, right?
Still…
Do you have anything at all that connects it to Han Seungmin?
No yet.
You have zero evidence but expect to find it by investigating Han Seungmin?
Lieutenant Yu, prosecutors in this country are toothless now.
Without reasonable evidence, warrants aren't issued.
I'll prove it, I know I can.
- I'm asking a favor. This is- - You're up for coffee?
Han Seungmin definitely killed Kang Daehun!
And he's up to something at the prison.
I am requesting a warrant.
Right.
The remaining ten billion will be deposited in your mother's account.
What's left of your life will be quite comfortable.
All of you, to the toilet.
What?
- Are ya'll deaf, or what? - Okay, okay.
Until the East Sea and Mt. Baekdu…
Ya'll sing louder!
All right.
Was it really you who killed Kang Daehun?
Spit it out, dipshit.
You think this is optional?
- Answer him! - That's enough.
Fine, so what now?
I can't tell you. That wasn't part of the deal.
You don't trust us, huh?
Correct.
Chickenshit!
Stop it.
You don't trust me, but you put your life in my hands?
They aren't going to *foot around anymore.
I've got no choice.
All I can do is trust you'll follow our bargain.
We see eye to eye then.
- Thanks. - Thank you!
You guys in the violent crimes unit, Seungmin, thanks to you all!
Love you all!
- Cheers! - Congratulations!
Give me the picture.
Man it's been a while since I saw a Polaroid.
Since it's my birthday, I think I'll keep this.
Hey, no way.
The lieutenant should take it.
Why?
This is the first time we've all met since they started dating.
What was that? Wait, these two are dating?
- You didn't know? - No, no…
- You're a couple? - God, you don't know anything!
What the hell… Just, calm down.
I'm talking here! You two are dating?
How do you have time for that?
Everyone, listen! I'll explain.
It just started.
- Really? - That's the best period!
Hey, quiet down! Seungmin, explain yourself!
It's only been a week.
And I'm not sure if I'd say it's really a relationship yet.
Put plainly, we're just flirting but we're not a couple yet.
What a jerk.
Hey! I thought you were a gentleman!
- Calm down, calm down. - You're just an asshole!
- Why can't I talk? - Let them handle it…
I'm on her team here! "I'm her boyfriend."
- That so hard to say? - Stop making a scene and sit down!
Well he's pissing me off…
Stop shouting!
I'll help her get home.
Careful, she isn't a sack of potatoes…
Are you two really dating, Seungmin?
She's a good person.
So it's true!
I think it'll work out.
You're actually into her, then!
Yeah, guess I am.
We'll see if she can put up with me.
How into her are you?
- 100 percent. - 100 percent?
Wow.
- Lieutenant Yu. - Yes.
How into him are you?
Hey? How into him?
Have you seen the photo? The Polaroid.
Ignoring my question, nice.
I don't know, kid.
Is that all you came back for?
It's so nice having you take me home like this.
We've already been walking for 30 minutes, you know that?
You're really boring, you know that?
You know, after rejecting me like that
why did you suddenly decide to start seeing me?
I really can't figure it out.
I know my grandfather is crazy rich, but he's planning to donate it all.
I know my father is the mayor,
but you're not the type to look for political backing.
That's what it is.
You? No way.
I think I like you.
But why do you have to say it like you're not sure?
With how many hints I gave you…
Anyway, lucky me, to be possibly liked.
Don't look at me like that, it makes me uneasy.
You do really like me though, right?
Umm. Yeah.
For me, that's all I care about. The rest doesn't matter.
I feel like you've got another reason,
but it's fine, as long as I like you.
I don't mind at all.
[CONSTITUTIONAL LAW, LAW CODE, NEW LAW CODE]
The murder happened at an isolated lake.
- Hey Subin, what's up? - Lieutenant Yu…
Can you turn on the news?
Yeah, I can. Why?
Quick, turn on the TV.
Professor Han Seungmin, who shocked the country by murdering Mayor Yu Hongmin,
and is now incarcerated at Anlim Prison,
is reported to have committed another murder
according to information given to News Today.
["MURDERER OF MAYOR YU HONGMIN"] We've been informed
["SUSPECTED OF POISONING FELLOW INMATE"] that Han has murdered a fellow inmate.
Though Anlim Prison denies the veracity of the allegations,
following the fact-checking of an anonymous tip,
the accusations do appear credible…
- What's the situation? - Chairwoman.
It doesn't seem the right time to make a move.
The press was tipped off and the police will be investigating.
Making a move now is bound to bring more trouble.
Did you meet the prosecutor in charge?
He doesn't look easy to crack.
He saw me at the funeral.
There's another issue, too.
They say Yu Hee is leading the investigation.
I'm ready to take care of it.
[TOXICOLOGY REPORT]
The results are in.
It's cyanide from Russia.
And was it found in the Bible?
Yeah, the very same profile as the cyanide found in his body.
But as it stands there's no evidence Han did it.
The Bible was from his home.
How do you know that?
I can't prove it, but it's true.
Then it's not evidence, is it?
One thing's for sure.
If Han Seungmin really planned Kang's death and then tipped off the news,
and if the Bible really is from his house,
then we're behaving exactly as he'd want us to.
He might have set all this up.
All of it is his plan.
There's no one but him who could have done this.
If all is going to plan outside,
all we have to do is sit tight for a few days.
You have help on the outside?
I'll handle the police investigation.
I'll look after the prosecutor's office.
Whether it's the police or the prosecutor,
if they get in our way…
just kill them.
They'll be planning another attempt on my life.
They'll probably find a replacement for Kang Daehun.
Oh, and Han Seungmin.
We've got to eliminate him as quickly as possible.
With Kang dead, we'll have to play another card.
Right, for our leader.
Yes, for our leader.
We're on that same boat so you have to tell us.
Give us information, something. What do we look like, servants?
Fine. It's fine even if you don't tell us anything more.
But I want to know one thing.
Are you planning to kill again?
Lieutenant.
What are you going to do? If…
If we do fall into Professor Han's trap…
Subin, listen.
Until now I've never really paid much attention to things around me.
But now that I've had to cope with things that were difficult,
I realized
that I never really knew myself.
But now I think I am getting it… who I was and what was happening.
Even if he planned all of this,
if that's the only way,
I'll follow along.
I'll figure out his plan.
What'll you do?
I'll kill him.
You're not really talking about 1669 are you?
Wait, how'll you do it?
It'll be hard to get into D-4.
He killed Kang after only a day, so maybe he can do it.
But I repeat. I'm just protecting you.
I won't get blood on my hands.
We stick to our agreement.
I went to your home.
The Bible's gone. It's not in it's place.
Don't you have anything to say?
This is the last time I'll say this.
Stop getting involved.
Why did you make me black out?
What happened that night?
You can't handle it.
I can't handle it?
Because of you…
I'm already dealing with more than I'm capable of.
- I came here today- - Stop!
Stop it now.
Stop and accept what happened.
Was dating me part of your plan?
I see.
It's not like it's a surprise.
I remember thinking something was strange.
I hoped you'd explain it someday.
But I don't think you had any intention then or even now.
Right?
So, I'll figure it out. I don't know what you've planned
but it'll unravel…
because you never factored me.
Everything since we met,
I'm going to go over all of it.
[17 MONTHS BEFORE INCARCERATION]
[CHAIRMAN YU HYEONIL'S 80TH BIRTHDAY
How are you? Nice to see you. Thank you.
- Congratulations! - Oh, thank you very much.
Chairman!
Gosh, how hard it is to see you outside of occasions like this.
I'm so sorry! I should visit you more often,
but as the mayor you seem so very busy.
I'd feel sorry to disturb you.
It's I who should be visiting you.
Oh but, how pretty you've gotten!
Thank you.
- Please help him, alright? - I will.
Without Secretary Baek here, I'm really quite helpless.
I'm going to announce this to the public. Get it notarized, all right?
Should you not discuss it with Mayor Yu first?
When I told him a few days ago he said it was unthinkable, that bastard.
* him. It's my money and my decision.
My second son would be an embarrassment even if he weren't a gangster,
and that first son…
Anyhow, as I've requested, don't leave even a penny.
Get it all ready to be given to charity.
Yes, I understand.
Ah, but don't forget to leave the funds for the orphanage
and the portion for Yu Hee.
Yes, sir. As you wish.
Go check if Yu Hee is here. Ask her to come up and see me.
Y-You dare to… so you're one of them!
Are you well?
Daughter. You should come home more.
I haven't seen you in ages.
And why are you so stone-faced? You'd think we weren't related.
Are you finally going to tell me your new address?
If you ever find out, I'll be forced to move again.
Hey! Shouldn't a father know where his child lives?
Grandpa's upstairs right? I'll go get him.
No, no. You stay here and greet the visitors.
Ms. Baek. Please go get my father.
Yes, sir.
Yu Hee!
The Chairman is asking for you.
Perhaps he's asleep.
Grandpa.
Grandpa!
- Manager! Manager! - G-Grandpa?
Grandpa! Grandpa!
Grandpa!
Hey, Panho.
They were holding a birthday party you said, right?
Yes, he was resting here before going down.
- Kinda weird, boss. - What is?
21st floor security cameras are out,
the wires in the basement cut.
What? So the CCTV was dead at the time?
Yeah.
Who would do something this brazen?
The killer was an acquaintance of the victim.
When'd you get here?
What do you mean by acquaintance?
Hey, hey! Not with your hands!
Don't let the party attendees leave, hold them here.
We can't do this willy-nilly. We have to have a reason.
You know how many big wigs are down there?
What's your reasoning?
The door to the hotel room is only accessible from the inside.
And he'd upped his security after being attacked by an unidentified assailant.
He wouldn't have opened the door to a stranger.
Jeez, this guy.
Wait, keep going.
What's apparent is
the blood spatter starts from the door.
The perpetrator began stabbing Chairman Yu at the door.
Generally when one is resolved to kill an acquaintance
the crime is carried out before conversation.
It's not out of conscience, but more from instinct.
Also, make sure Mayor Yu Hongmin comes up here.
- Why is he bringing the mayor into this? - How sure are you?
The likelihood it was an acquaintance?
More than 60 percent?
Then do it. Go get the mayor.
Your attention, please.
Until we've completed our investigation, you'll all have to remain in the hall.
It won't take long, so we'd appreciate your cooperation.
How long do we have to wait?
Apologies. Please just sit tight.
Your attention, please.
This is Professor Han Seungmin. He acts as our consultant
and will assist with the investigation.
We currently suspect that the perpetrator must have been an acquaintance.
The professor will ask you a few questions.
Though it may be uncomfortable, we ask for your cooperation.
The woman standing there near the door, would you come forward please?
Yes. Apologies, but please come forward.
Not much interest in style.
Looks uncomfortable with everything.
What's your relationship with the victim?
Do you not know? Or are you just confirming it?
I do not know.
He's my grandfather.
I'm his granddaughter.
And what's your name?
Yu Hee.
No wavering.
Answers promptly, directly. Not the suspect.
Can I ask why you chose me,
Professor?
You were the first to see the body, so it's good to rule you out early.
I was the first, yes.
And I stepped in the blood.
That'll be all.
- Thank you. - You can take a seat.
Professor Han, was it? Do you always do things like this?
You have an unpleasant way of working.
Especially…
that attitude.
Please sit.
You'll be held responsible for this incivility.
Mayor and politician whose PR experts teach him to be likeable.
This discomfort towards me
offers a rare chance to see his true nature.
Do you have nothing to say?
I thought you'd called me up here for questioning?
Appears hot-tempered, but…
these body gestures don't show rage.
All I really see is nerves.
So this is a calculated show of rage.
Professor.
When did you arrive today and what did you do before the incident?
I arrived just after five,
and as soon as I got here, I began greeting the guests.
And you never left the hall?
Other than going to the bathroom, no.
The people here can confirm that.
A tight alibi. For now, it would be a mistake to push further.
Thank you, that'll be all.
Mayor, return to your seat.
Thank you all for your assistance despite the late hour.
You can all leave now.
Just a moment.
I'm Lieutenant Yu Hee, criminal profiler with the Anlim Police Station.
Oh? Don't think I've seen you before.
I start work next week.
Oh, the new transfer.
Right.
Professor…
Do you know me?
I took your profiling class in my third year at the academy.
You don't remember me?
Sorry, no.
It was your class that helped me decide on my future path.
I really want to be of help to the investigation.
That won't be necessary. Let's go.
Huh? That damn…
Well, anyhow, we'll speak again later.
Why do you have to be so rude?
And why were you like that to the mayor? You want to get us all canned?
There was only one person who put on an act.
- Who? - Mayor Yu Hongmin.
You kidding?
As a politician, he's adept at putting on a show.
Well, of course.
All politicians do that, it's just who they are.
It wasn't out of habit, it was a deliberate misrepresentation.
But his alibi is air-tight.
- He could have put someone up to it. - What?
He put someone up to killing his father? You think that makes sense?
It does, yes. There's a reason.
All we have to do is find incontrovertible proof.
Though, we can't be completely sure yet.
A secret investigation of the mayor, it'd be tough, right?
Uh, yeah it would.
Our chief and him are tight. It would be risky as hell.
Think carefully, because if you mess with the mayor,
it's the axe for all of us.
All of us, axed.
What? What do you need?
Can you get his phone and bank records?
We can't do the financial stuff, only the prosecutors do that.
Then request it.
Listen, I know you're a smart guy, but are you sure this isn't a mistake?
We'll know later. For now, get something to the press.
Give them what?
Tell them the police are having trouble finding leads.
When the criminal sees it, they'll feel relieved.
You want to make us look inept?
That's the last thing I want.
Where do you get off?
i want to put them at ease.
Put who at ease?
Yu Hongming?
Hey, hey!
Given the distribution and the angle of the blade,
it's not the work of a professional.
Generally when it's some kind of grudge, the attacker will strike once or twice
and recoil seeing the victim's pain.
But in this case, the perpetrator wanted make sure to kill the victim.
The placement and number of wounds
indicate the attacker saw the victim's death as a way to protect themselves
or saw it as profitable.
It was a premeditated murder by that kind of mindset.
Premeditated?
And by an acquaintance?
We're past 80 percent now.
With seventeen stab wounds, it must have been someone with a grudge.
No. It's very likely a patricide.
Don't tell me, you're still…
The mayor has an alibi!
[URGENT / MAYOR YU HONGMIN HOLDS EMERGENCY PRESS CONFERENCE]
What's this?
Seungmin. The mayor is holding an emergency press conference.
- Let's go. - Where to?
- The press conference. - Why?
Because I should see it in person. His expression will give away clues.
God, you just don't quit.
The late chairman Yu Hyeonil had a deep interest in charitable giving.
Will you, Mayor, continue this legacy?
[ANLIM CITY] We're looking into it,
but haven't had time to consider it yet-
The Chairman is said to have written his will well ahead of time.
We've heard that most of it is to be given to orphanages and welfare groups.
Is that true?
We're still mourning.
I'd like to speak of other things.
I have something to say to the killer.
As all of you know well, my father was a very engaged man,
generous and especially conscious of those struggling in our society.
We will find you, and your punishment will be severe.
Whoever you are, wherever you are,
you will not be forgiven.
Given the horrible nature of the crime, it appears to have been driven by hatred.
Was there anyone who could have held that kind of resentment towards him?
I will be fully cooperating with police to ensure the culprit is apprehended
and punished to the full extent of the law.
I ask for your assistance.
Saw that?
He was smiling.
Smiling? Who?
I've got one more thing to check.
What is it that we're out of bed this early for?
I'm off duty today.
Hey asshole, you agreed to come.
You called in yesterday and said you were worried about Subin.
- I did? - Worried about me?
- Hey, why you acting like it's a secret? - What are you talking about?
- You said yesterday- - Let's stick to business.
Whatever, anyway, Professor Han wants to go over the killer's movements that day.
They've already cleaned it up. Go over what?
Ignorant about basic procedure, huh?
Hey, even after catching the criminal, even then we verify the site.
Just think that we're just doing it early.
So where should we start?
From the moment the killer entered.
Professor Han will be playing the killer
so you be the victim, Seongpil.
You do it.
I'll do it.
You can't. It's dangerous. I'll do it.
Let's do it.
From the moment he arrived at the hotel room,
the killer would have had only one thought in mind, killing his victim.
- Shall we begin? - Wait.
- Mark the time. - Okay.
You just going to watch this?
Thirteen, fourteen…
What the hell are you doing?
He hit all the vital points.
The sound of the air and blood gurgling from his neck must have been terrible.
How long did it take?
One minute 30 seconds.
His personal assistant left at 6:40.
His granddaughter discovered his body at 6:52.
The crime took one minute 30 seconds.
Considering time needed to move around,
the murder was done as quickly as possible.
And the CCTV was cut at…
6:30.
Let's go to the security room.
He could have gotten to and cut the wires in 9 minutes.
But then he'd have to run up the stairs
to the 21st floor within ten minutes to commit the murder.
Not possible.
And despite being covered in blood, he didn't change.
Where's the CCTV's blind spot?
If he wanted to miss the cameras,
this is the only place he could have exited afterward.
Can you get to the main road going both ways?
Yes. Each alley connects to a main road.
What're you thinking? Fill us in.
When I'm sure about something, have I ever been wrong?
No, you haven't. Not even once.
I've sometimes wondered if you're really a human being.
I'm not joking around.
I'm… sure.
100 percent now.
- What percent? - 100 percent.
Mayor Yu had someone do it.
[CRIME PUZZLE]
Sometimes you have to use people.
Do you consider her a suspect, too?
The puzzle piece you were talking about. Was it me?
I'll always be there…
She definitely knows something about this.
Do it right this time.
How'd they know we were coming?
You're saying one of my team leaked this?
It's the cops!
The one witness we had is gone.
I'm saying we've lost our puzzle.