Hello Monster (2015) s01e01 Episode Script
Every Child's Story Begins with His Parents
1
(Remember You)
(Episode 1)
(Female in her twenties found dead in her residence in Bangbae-dong.)
(Bangbae-dong Murder Case)
Every story has a beginning and an ending.
How would my story be?
My stagnated story has started, but it hasn't ended.
But
there is someone who's telling me to start the story again.
I don't know who this person is,
but I'm going to reply to his request.
And so, my stagnated story begins again.
You're saying that there's no DNA or trace evidence at all, right?
Yes, that's what I'm saying.
It's not going to be easy to get the suspect's particulars.
There is a report of a female dead body found in Mapo Dohwa-dong.
The state of the body is similar
to the one from the Bangbae-dong case.
- Let's go. - Okay.
The living environment of the victim is too different
than the one from Bangbae-dong's case to call this a serial killing.
The state the body was found in was similar to the previous case,
so we have to at least check.
There's a great possibility that it's a serial killing.
Let's say the Bangbae-dong case wasn't simply about revenge,
but rather a rational crime,
we can't be sure that there wouldn't be a second or third occurrence.
We can't be sure that there would be either.
By the way, didn't they say that the new team leader
would be coming today?
Yes. Maybe he's coming here directly.
He told me to have everyone in the team to be on standby,
so I told him we were heading out to the crime scene.
You've worked hard.
Could he really be coming here straight?
I don't think so.
Hey, who's there?
- Is that the new team leader? - I have no idea.
It's that guy.
Excuse me, are you by any chance the team leader, Kang Eun Hyuk?
I believe all of you came here knowing
that this case is similar to Bangbae-dong case, right?
Yes, we did, but
It's the same offender.
It also means that it will be hard to find any physical evidence
like DNA, trace evidence, an eyewitness, CCTV and so on.
But the forensic results are not out yet.
One important point is that there's no offender's signature
like the one in Bangbae-dong case.
Signature? But there wasn't anything like that.
Go check to see if someone had contaminated the crime scene
or if the forensic team had taken it as evidence.
There'll be one for sure.
What about the suspects? Have they been picked out?
Can I take a look at the list of suspects?
Like you said before, there's no physical evidence at all
- nor any eyewitness, so - So,
there's no suspect list either?
Yes.
Around the Bangbae-dong's victim and this victim here,
there must be someone who either owns a yacht
or at least have a license to sail a yacht.
Judging from how he left such a bold signature
and cleaned up the crime scene spotlessly,
the offender must be quite intelligent
and has a desire to show off.
He thinks that he is beyond the government's power.
It's highly possible that he isn't simply delusional,
but actually have some real power.
Either an organization or a company
I've waited crazily for so long, and finally Lee Hyun, this man,
is in front of me.
Do you have any questions?
Where did the information about the yacht come from?
And about the signature too.
I'm sure those weren't mentioned in the Bangbae-dong case reports.
I mean, we are
-The suspect -Listen, I
What is it?
Is there something on the rooftop?
You've worked hard.
So we get to say our first greetings here at a crime scene.
I'm the leader of Special Crimes Team 1,
Leader Kang Eun Hyuk.
- Team leader? - Yes.
Then who is this guy?
What?
He's not here.
He's not here too.
He ran away.
Excuse me.
What is this situation?
Who in the world was that guy?
He's certainly not the team leader.
- So, I said I'm the team leader - Team leader, my ass!
Could he be the criminal?
No way. Darn it.
- So I said - Hey!
We don't know about this guy either. Check his identity.
Yes.
Please show me your ID card.
Hey, you!
Do you think I'll let you go easily?
Hey!
- Did you see it? - Yes, I saw it.
Now, are we going to chase a taxi?
Do we have to run after him too?
Well, should we?
I guess we should. We have to run after him.
Can you slow down a bit?
I don't think it'll be a nuisance on the road
even if you slowed down a bit.
Please go a bit slower.
Can you speed up a bit?
Can you slow down again?
Hey!
Stop!
Stop!
Hey!
Lee Hyun!
You are Lee Hyun, right?
Stop right there!
Stop!
Stop!
Stop, jerk!
Hey!
Hey, you!
Who are you?
How did you know me?
It's been 20 years.
I've known this guy for 20 years.
No.
I've stalked him for 20 years.
But he doesn't remember me,
nor does he even know that I exist.
Well, let me see.
How did I know you?
Is it you?
What?
I'm sorry.
But I won't have the strength to run after you if you run away again.
It was because of an email?
To summarize it,
you received Bangbae-dong case file in an anonymous email.
Then you tracked the IP address
and found that it was from the National Police.
I thought it was you who sent it, but now I don't think so.
Anyway, thinking that the National Police needs my help,
I immediately got on the plane to get here as fast as I could.
I'm rather taken aback because you're saying that's not the case.
Does that make sense?
Then why did that sort of person run away from the scene?
I only left because I was done saying what I had to say.
There's no point in talking any further with you people
who can't understand the crime scene.
Even if I say something,
I don't think you can understand either.
What? Seriously, this guy
How did you get into the scene?
No, more importantly than that, how do you know so much
about the Bangbae-dong case after just looking at the pictures?
Same goes for the crime scene in Dohwa-dong today.
You said you were there for only five to 10 minutes.
Did you look around the entire scene in such a short period of time?
How did you do that?
It's often said that a human brain has an ability
to process 16 bits information per second.
But that's only an average value.
Of course, there are people with a higher than average value
and of course, there are people who are lower than average as well.
I see.
- Hey! - What do you mean, "I see"?
He's saying that our ability is below than average.
Still, you know how to read between the lines.
How did it go?
I confirmed his identity and it's all true.
His American name is David Lee.
He's an Associate Professor of John Jay College
of Criminal Justice in New York.
Even the time he arrived in the country is correct.
He was probably on the plane during the estimated time of the crime.
To conclude, he's not the criminal.
Okay, now what's your reason for arresting me?
Let's say accessing the crime scene
is an obstruction of official business.
No chance of flight with a solid identity
I don't think it's strong enough a reason for detention.
Even so, you can't just leave like this.
Emergency arrest without a reason and forcible detention.
On top of that, I got scratches on my wrist thanks to the handcuff.
Shall I file a lawsuit against you?
That's why I said I was sorry before I put the handcuff on you.
I don't think you remember.
How did you find out about the Dohwa-dong crime scene?
Unless you intercepted or hacked the police radio,
you wouldn't have known about it.
The primary crime scene in Bangbae-dong told me.
But you're at least a witness to me.
I have to know your residence location.
His identity and his current residence are solid.
I guarantee it.
But still
The planning officer says she has confirmed it.
But
Our first greeting was kind of weird, right?
Let's forget everything that happened earlier
and start again nicely with formal greetings.
From now on, I'm the new leader that will lead the Special Crimes Team
I'm sorry.
I thought you'd be bored on your way out,
so I'm sending you off as a token of my apology.
Just get to the point straightly. What else do you want to know?
You said you went to the crime scene because you mistakenly thought
that the police had requested your help.
But it was a lie, right?
I think you have other reasons.
- Am I right? - What if you're right?
Then tell me.
The reason you went to the crime scene
No, the real reason why you came back to Korea.
If you tell me how you know who I am.
So then you'll tell me why?
After hearing it, I might consider telling you why.
See?
So you do have other reasons.
Are you curious?
Of course, I am.
Aren't you curious too?
Now that I'm looking at you, it does seem like I've seen you somewhere.
Is that so?
Just as expected, I don't know.
You said about how your brain is good at processing information,
but your memory must be bad.
Either you didn't have anything special enough for me to remember
or there was no need for me to remember you.
Could that be possible?
I said you are still a witness.
Please don't leave the country without telling me.
Then tell me.
The reason you went to the crime scene
No, the real reason why you came back to Korea.
The real reason?
It all started with an email.
This is
a part of my memories that I buried.
What was it again?
My childhood.
It's a scene from the days when I lost my dad and younger brother.
And this is an invitation sent to me by someone.
Some business came up in Korea.
I need you to book me the earliest flight possible
and set up an appointment with the dean.
These signs were in Bangbae-dong crime scene pictures.
The meaning that was hidden behind them is flag signaling system.
And this is a coordinate?
This is where the coordinate brought me to.
Another murder crime scene.
Who could it be?
Who could be sending me these kinds of messages?
Would that person and
that kid still be alive?
That's why I returned to this place.
I have an assignment to solve and a person to find.
Have another bowl.
You have to eat well.
Hurry and eat.
That's right.
The place where I grew up.
The place where I buried my memory.
The place of my critical period and where my soul was made.
Here, my story begins again.
(Every Child's Story Begins with His Parents)
(Year 1996)
Hyun!
Lee Hyun!
What are you doing here, you brat?
It's still chaotic because
there are so many things from the move to be put away.
And you're out here slacking off alone?
From what I know, you are the one who slacks off the most.
Hyun, I can't find my sketchbook!
And my crayons too!
Okay, I'll find it for you.
Hurry!
When I found it, it was already dead.
Behave yourself.
Can you open the window?
What?
I'm sensitive to smell.
So what?
I think it'll be better if you change your skincare product.
What did you say?
(Words that are spoken softly)
(will win over words that are spoken loudly.)
Because the air inside wasn't nice.
What a jerk!
It's so much better now.
I'll handle him.
Checking my mom's mood was my daily routine.
"I'll be able to sleep well tonight."
"I guess I won't be able to sleep today."
Then,
I'd count numbers on the days I got beaten.
Once.
Twice.
Thrice.
Four times.
Five times.
Six times.
On the days Grandpa drank alcohol
This is last week's.
I shared a room with my uncle.
- I had a horrible nightmare - This is from two weeks ago.
But you don't have a grandpa, an uncle, or a mom.
I see.
Is that so?
I believe there will be a day where you will tell the real story.
I don't know what you're expecting,
but I don't have any story to tell.
Just why do people hurt other people?
But then again, why can't people hurt other people?
I was just a child who was curious about that.
A very normal one.
Mr. Lee?
You are the superintendent Lee Joong Min, right?
Hello.
I saw you in your lecture last quarterly training.
And I even said hello to you.
Is that so?
Yes. I heard that you moved to this jurisdiction,
so I figured that I would meet you sometime.
A suspicious person found in alley 36.
Then, I'll see you again next time.
Okay. Then work hard.
Right.
Do you by any chance raise a dog?
There have been a lot of animal theft and abuse lately.
It's obviously dog traders' doing.
Please be careful. Goodbye.
Hyun.
Did you have a nightmare?
I must have dozed off.
That's because you always stay up during the night.
Are these the people you're researching?
Yes, right.
They all look normal.
But they aren't, right? They aren't normal people.
Yes.
Evil is hidden inside normal people.
Sometimes, the cruelest people can wear the face of an angel.
That's why you should always beware of strangers, okay?
And also
And also?
I hope you would be more like a kid.
Just like other normal children.
Dad, let's go to the amusement park this weekend.
What?
I'm not going to get Min washed up and dressed
then take him to and from kindergarten anymore.
I'm not going to do that nor any household chores anymore.
I'll forget to pay the utility bills all the time
and the gas, water, electricity will all get cut off.
And I won't take care of your coffee or your schedule anymore.
I'll just stupidly play with robots.
This coffee is so nice. My son is totally a barista.
It's time for you to leave, Dad.
That's right.
- Your jacket is here. - What?
Right, my jacket!
Your bag?
Right, my bag.
I would be in trouble without this.
Son, thank you.
Thank you.
Dad.
Did I forget something again?
Why do people hurt others?
Just why do people hurt others?
But before that,
why can't people hurt other people?
But why can't people hurt other people?
I was just a child who was curious about that.
A very normal one.
(Forensic Science)
When I volunteered to join the Special Crimes Team
to carry out criminal investigations,
everyone tried to stop me.
Ever since I got into the police force
through the special qualification exam, I was on an elite path.
I turned down the intelligence division, the security division,
the foreign affairs division which are paths to promotion
and came to the investigation division.
Everyone around me was so surprised.
But to me, compared to my own personal comfort
How did you find out about the Dohwa-dong crime scene?
The primary crime scene in Bangbae-dong told me.
I just want to protect the people in this country
How and in what way did the crime scene tell him?
This is how I come to meet you all.
Well,
although our first meeting didn't start out right
due to some misunderstanding,
we can always unite again
One important point is that there's no offender's signature
like the one in Bangbae-dong case.
Signature? But there wasn't anything like that.
Go check to see if someone had contaminated the crime scene
or if the forensic team had taken it as evidence.
There'll be one for sure.
- My experience - A signature?
in investigating crime scenes is lacking,
but with my leadership and my ability to quickly adapt,
I'd overcome it and lead this Special Crimes Team
It's often said that a human brain has an ability
to process 16 bits information per second.
But that's only an average value.
Of course, there are people with a higher than average value
and of course, there are people who are lower than average as well.
- To become the one and only team! - That rude jerk!
With this hot heart and cold head
- and restless feet, - What did you come to find?
I'll be with all of you.
Okay, now let's start the discussion about the case.
That's right. About the person who was at the crime scene earlier.
That person
Who was he?
I'll get the reports from you.
Here it is.
So according to him, the perpetrator of Bangbae-dong case
and Dohwa-dong case is the same.
There's a good chance that the perpetrator owns a yacht.
It's all nonsense.
He's not a fortune teller. What does he know?
He sneaked in the crime scene and ran away like a mouse.
I heard he's a criminology professor in America.
The police in America would consult him as well.
Do you seriously believe that?
I confirmed it and it's true.
He must have faked his education and work experience.
Then why would we have released such a fraudulent person?
We should have handed him
over to the intellectual crime investigation team.
You were being sarcastic to me, weren't you? Whose side are you on?
- Are you jealous of him? - No way, jerk.
All of you don't really read, do you?
I'm
a bookworm.
Then you should know.
I remembered this later on, but that guy earlier wrote a book too.
A criminology book.
It must have been sold a lot in that field.
Do you not know it, sir?
How about we do this?
He seems to have some information and speculation on the case.
Let's listen to his opinion once more.
Put our pride aside and make a request for his cooperation.
I agree.
How can we let a suspicious rat like him join the investigation?
Not to mention that he is not the type to cooperate.
I'll go get his cooperation.
If you request it, he'll definitely turn you down
even if he intended to cooperate.
You even put a handcuff on him.
He also said he may sue you for the scratches on his wrists.
Don't worry. I'll make him cooperate.
He could be waiting for us to make an official request for assistance.
After all, he did voluntarily fly to the crime scene from America.
What if he still refuses?
Well, then
I'll just pull a honeytrap.
Their eyes are rotten.
Let's see.
Hello?
So it wasn't a fake number.
It was faster than I expected.
What is?
Didn't you call to request for my assistance?
Well, it's not exactly a request for assistance, but
Then let's hang up if it's not. I'm busy.
I didn't say that it isn't a request at all though.
Have you found any unusual particulars?
- As for now - There's none, right? If you did,
you wouldn't have had to ask for my assistance on the investigation.
Stop speculating and let's meet up.
We can meet up and talk about the details
I refuse.
Why?
Just because.
Don't be like that
Don't be like that and let's do it like this instead.
Why don't you ask me earnestly?
Then I might change my mind.
I'm asking for your cooperation, Professor Lee.
Are you satisfied now?
No, I still won't help you.
You're a jerk.
Professor Lee.
The amount of dust is so different.
What?
What about the dust?
You haven't trespassed into another crime scene, have you?
I think it's the opposite.
I think someone trespassed into my house.
Anyways, please reconsider it.
I'm busy, so goodbye.
Look at this jerk.
He's so rude!
No.
I mean this guy
Try trespassing one more time, jerk.
I'll definitely catch you.
The reason for visiting
Dad's journal was always here.
(Recordings of Lee Joon Young's interview)
The memo book was gone,
but Lee Joon Young had appeared instead.
Are you feeling unwell?
No, that's not it.
If that's not it,
then do you face problems that cause you a headache?
Like me?
It's not exactly a problem.
What's wrong?
Did something happen?
I'm getting a divorce.
It's too difficult to be a good wife while working.
At this rate,
you're going to be the first female police commissioner in our country.
Let's talk about that later.
Now it's your turn.
You have something to say, don't you?
It's nothing much.
Today is the day of Lee Joon Young's trial.
I'm going to do the interview at the main office.
Please make the preparation for me.
What's 4,758 plus 472,908?
It's 1,882,4514.
When is my dad coming?
That's correct!
- Hey! - He's a genius!
A person who's good at the abacus can just get it right easily.
You're making a fuss out of nothing.
In movies, they count things like this.
Then only you're a real genius.
How many are there?
It's 571.
Hey.
Prove it to me
that it's 571.
- You can count them. - How do I count
You can't just make a wild guess.
This is the police station.
You'll know if you count them.
Yes, just count them.
You scattered them so you have to count.
Detective Kim, where are you going?
Sit down.
Count with me.
It's 571.
Do 10 at a time.
Two, three, four
One, two
Let's take a short break before we continue.
Is Professor Lee Joong Min not here?
Are you by any chance Professor Lee's son?
I see.
Your dad will be right back. Come inside and wait for him?
I know who you are.
I saw the photo that my dad has of you.
Are you afraid of me?
No, I'm not. But I'm curious about you.
What are you curious about?
How did you become this kind of person?
Me?
What kind of person am I?
Someone who's different from others?
Ducklings think that the first thing they see
after they're born is their mom.
They think that until they die.
Do you know why?
It's because your head, which is your brain,
already has such a cognition.
You're so smart.
That's right.
All animals have this thing called a critical period.
The time when their brains start to grow and become fully developed.
The things they see, hear,
know and feel during that period
don't change easily.
It's a few hours for ducklings.
Their entire brain is fully developed within just a few hours.
For monkeys, it takes about one to two years.
How about the human being? How many years is it for a human?
About 10 to 11 years?
Just around your age.
That's the critical period of a human being.
And I call that the period to shape souls.
How was your critical period?
Rather than mine,
how is your critical period?
From what I think, you're someone who's different from others too.
Don't you feel tired?
Do people understand you?
How about your dad?
Does he believe you?
I'm curious to know what kind of adult you'll become.
I want to see.
Where is Hyun?
Hyun?
He's really something, Joong Min.
The adults tried to tease him, but he got back at them instead.
They were putting on a show trying to count the matchsticks.
Then they'd forget what the count was and had to count again.
It was such a mess.
They're probably still counting them.
What are you saying?
Hyun is here?
Didn't you see him?
He said he had something to give you.
Hyun.
Let's tell each other a secret.
Dad.
Let's go.
Goodbye.
Let's meet again, as we promised.
What's going on?
Don't tell me
Hyun, did you meet Lee Joon Young?
Did he?
Please take care of him.
Do you want to hang out with me?
Aren't you hungry? Is there anything you want to eat?
No.
Okay, then let's go outside and get some air.
Let's go.
Hey! You got it right!
You were right about the 571!
Are you really a genius? Are you?
I told you he was a genius.
How did he get that right?
From now on, there's no reason for us to see each other.
Because today
was the last interview.
Are you that worried about Hyun?
Always worrying about something
and being scared
You were curious about my childhood for the purpose of research, right?
It was because you were worried about Hyun, right?
Don't jump to conclusion recklessly.
You were right, Professor Lee.
I knew it when I saw him.
Hyun is very similar to me when I was young.
Don't say my son's name
with that mouth of yours.
He's a smart kid.
So?
So what?
So?
We talked about a lot of things.
He's smart and extraordinary.
He was able to communicate with me well.
So?
That's why you made some sort of a promise with him?
How dare you make a promise with my son?
What promise did you make?
It's our promise.
So it has nothing to do with you, Professor Lee.
I know what you're thinking, Professor Lee.
And those thoughts are correct.
Your thoughts on your son.
Your doubts.
I have no such thoughts.
I didn't say what thoughts were those though.
Will he become a monster like me?
I didn't say that was what you were thinking about.
Jerk!
During the interviews with Lee Joon Young,
there was one thing that I had overlooked.
As I was observing him,
he was also observing me.
He noticed my fear
and planted doubts in there.
This
is yours, right?
Did you draw these
or did Hyun draw these?
Did Hyun draw these for you?
Hyun drew them.
Don't tell him that I told you.
Are you scared of Hyun?
But don't trust Hyun, Dad.
Bedwetting, arson
and animal abuse.
Aren't these three the typical symptoms
that can be observed from a psychopath as a child?
Bedwetting is common for kids.
And since he lost his mom like that,
it was a temporary symptom
caused by the memory disorder and separation anxiety disorder.
There are
There are things you don't know.
Did you observe any unusual symptom?
What is it?
In the end,
did I lose to the doubts Lee Joon Young implanted in me?
I think my son
is a monster.
(I think my son is a monster.)
I know what you're thinking, Professor Lee.
And those thoughts are correct.
Your thoughts on your son.
Your doubts.
Will he become a monster like me?
I'll get out of here.
I'm going to meet your son.
See you soon.
I
I
I will definitely protect you.
Dad, did you call me?
Hyun.
Come and sit here.
From now on,
you'll be staying here.
People think that you went to study abroad.
They will think that you're not currently at home.
That you're not in Korea.
This is the only method that I could think of at the moment.
I want to protect you from the world,
and protect the world from you.
Do your studies with me, okay?
Start all over again with me.
How this world is, how a normal person lives his life.
We'll start from things like that.
Okay?
How about your dad?
Does he believe you?
There are children who were born lovely.
And there are also children who became lovely
because someone kept saying, "How lovely!" to them.
There are people who were born stupid.
And there are people who became stupid
because someone called them stupid.
And also,
there are children who were born a monster.
And there are people who became a monster
because someone perceived them as monsters
and called them a monster.
What does your dad call you?
How does he perceive you?
(Remember You)
That guy appeared.
Because of my poor vocabulary,
I can't even express his rudeness.
This is when we say that your head is just a decoration.
Tell me more about that shameless jerk next time.
Contact me when your blood pressure is lower.
What can I do when I don't even know if he's a friend or an enemy?
There's only one thing that I can be certain of.
That he's my only connecting link.
By the time you hear this,
I'll be there to keep my promise to you.
Who knows? Maybe I'm already by your side.
(Remember You)
(Episode 1)
(Female in her twenties found dead in her residence in Bangbae-dong.)
(Bangbae-dong Murder Case)
Every story has a beginning and an ending.
How would my story be?
My stagnated story has started, but it hasn't ended.
But
there is someone who's telling me to start the story again.
I don't know who this person is,
but I'm going to reply to his request.
And so, my stagnated story begins again.
You're saying that there's no DNA or trace evidence at all, right?
Yes, that's what I'm saying.
It's not going to be easy to get the suspect's particulars.
There is a report of a female dead body found in Mapo Dohwa-dong.
The state of the body is similar
to the one from the Bangbae-dong case.
- Let's go. - Okay.
The living environment of the victim is too different
than the one from Bangbae-dong's case to call this a serial killing.
The state the body was found in was similar to the previous case,
so we have to at least check.
There's a great possibility that it's a serial killing.
Let's say the Bangbae-dong case wasn't simply about revenge,
but rather a rational crime,
we can't be sure that there wouldn't be a second or third occurrence.
We can't be sure that there would be either.
By the way, didn't they say that the new team leader
would be coming today?
Yes. Maybe he's coming here directly.
He told me to have everyone in the team to be on standby,
so I told him we were heading out to the crime scene.
You've worked hard.
Could he really be coming here straight?
I don't think so.
Hey, who's there?
- Is that the new team leader? - I have no idea.
It's that guy.
Excuse me, are you by any chance the team leader, Kang Eun Hyuk?
I believe all of you came here knowing
that this case is similar to Bangbae-dong case, right?
Yes, we did, but
It's the same offender.
It also means that it will be hard to find any physical evidence
like DNA, trace evidence, an eyewitness, CCTV and so on.
But the forensic results are not out yet.
One important point is that there's no offender's signature
like the one in Bangbae-dong case.
Signature? But there wasn't anything like that.
Go check to see if someone had contaminated the crime scene
or if the forensic team had taken it as evidence.
There'll be one for sure.
What about the suspects? Have they been picked out?
Can I take a look at the list of suspects?
Like you said before, there's no physical evidence at all
- nor any eyewitness, so - So,
there's no suspect list either?
Yes.
Around the Bangbae-dong's victim and this victim here,
there must be someone who either owns a yacht
or at least have a license to sail a yacht.
Judging from how he left such a bold signature
and cleaned up the crime scene spotlessly,
the offender must be quite intelligent
and has a desire to show off.
He thinks that he is beyond the government's power.
It's highly possible that he isn't simply delusional,
but actually have some real power.
Either an organization or a company
I've waited crazily for so long, and finally Lee Hyun, this man,
is in front of me.
Do you have any questions?
Where did the information about the yacht come from?
And about the signature too.
I'm sure those weren't mentioned in the Bangbae-dong case reports.
I mean, we are
-The suspect -Listen, I
What is it?
Is there something on the rooftop?
You've worked hard.
So we get to say our first greetings here at a crime scene.
I'm the leader of Special Crimes Team 1,
Leader Kang Eun Hyuk.
- Team leader? - Yes.
Then who is this guy?
What?
He's not here.
He's not here too.
He ran away.
Excuse me.
What is this situation?
Who in the world was that guy?
He's certainly not the team leader.
- So, I said I'm the team leader - Team leader, my ass!
Could he be the criminal?
No way. Darn it.
- So I said - Hey!
We don't know about this guy either. Check his identity.
Yes.
Please show me your ID card.
Hey, you!
Do you think I'll let you go easily?
Hey!
- Did you see it? - Yes, I saw it.
Now, are we going to chase a taxi?
Do we have to run after him too?
Well, should we?
I guess we should. We have to run after him.
Can you slow down a bit?
I don't think it'll be a nuisance on the road
even if you slowed down a bit.
Please go a bit slower.
Can you speed up a bit?
Can you slow down again?
Hey!
Stop!
Stop!
Hey!
Lee Hyun!
You are Lee Hyun, right?
Stop right there!
Stop!
Stop!
Stop, jerk!
Hey!
Hey, you!
Who are you?
How did you know me?
It's been 20 years.
I've known this guy for 20 years.
No.
I've stalked him for 20 years.
But he doesn't remember me,
nor does he even know that I exist.
Well, let me see.
How did I know you?
Is it you?
What?
I'm sorry.
But I won't have the strength to run after you if you run away again.
It was because of an email?
To summarize it,
you received Bangbae-dong case file in an anonymous email.
Then you tracked the IP address
and found that it was from the National Police.
I thought it was you who sent it, but now I don't think so.
Anyway, thinking that the National Police needs my help,
I immediately got on the plane to get here as fast as I could.
I'm rather taken aback because you're saying that's not the case.
Does that make sense?
Then why did that sort of person run away from the scene?
I only left because I was done saying what I had to say.
There's no point in talking any further with you people
who can't understand the crime scene.
Even if I say something,
I don't think you can understand either.
What? Seriously, this guy
How did you get into the scene?
No, more importantly than that, how do you know so much
about the Bangbae-dong case after just looking at the pictures?
Same goes for the crime scene in Dohwa-dong today.
You said you were there for only five to 10 minutes.
Did you look around the entire scene in such a short period of time?
How did you do that?
It's often said that a human brain has an ability
to process 16 bits information per second.
But that's only an average value.
Of course, there are people with a higher than average value
and of course, there are people who are lower than average as well.
I see.
- Hey! - What do you mean, "I see"?
He's saying that our ability is below than average.
Still, you know how to read between the lines.
How did it go?
I confirmed his identity and it's all true.
His American name is David Lee.
He's an Associate Professor of John Jay College
of Criminal Justice in New York.
Even the time he arrived in the country is correct.
He was probably on the plane during the estimated time of the crime.
To conclude, he's not the criminal.
Okay, now what's your reason for arresting me?
Let's say accessing the crime scene
is an obstruction of official business.
No chance of flight with a solid identity
I don't think it's strong enough a reason for detention.
Even so, you can't just leave like this.
Emergency arrest without a reason and forcible detention.
On top of that, I got scratches on my wrist thanks to the handcuff.
Shall I file a lawsuit against you?
That's why I said I was sorry before I put the handcuff on you.
I don't think you remember.
How did you find out about the Dohwa-dong crime scene?
Unless you intercepted or hacked the police radio,
you wouldn't have known about it.
The primary crime scene in Bangbae-dong told me.
But you're at least a witness to me.
I have to know your residence location.
His identity and his current residence are solid.
I guarantee it.
But still
The planning officer says she has confirmed it.
But
Our first greeting was kind of weird, right?
Let's forget everything that happened earlier
and start again nicely with formal greetings.
From now on, I'm the new leader that will lead the Special Crimes Team
I'm sorry.
I thought you'd be bored on your way out,
so I'm sending you off as a token of my apology.
Just get to the point straightly. What else do you want to know?
You said you went to the crime scene because you mistakenly thought
that the police had requested your help.
But it was a lie, right?
I think you have other reasons.
- Am I right? - What if you're right?
Then tell me.
The reason you went to the crime scene
No, the real reason why you came back to Korea.
If you tell me how you know who I am.
So then you'll tell me why?
After hearing it, I might consider telling you why.
See?
So you do have other reasons.
Are you curious?
Of course, I am.
Aren't you curious too?
Now that I'm looking at you, it does seem like I've seen you somewhere.
Is that so?
Just as expected, I don't know.
You said about how your brain is good at processing information,
but your memory must be bad.
Either you didn't have anything special enough for me to remember
or there was no need for me to remember you.
Could that be possible?
I said you are still a witness.
Please don't leave the country without telling me.
Then tell me.
The reason you went to the crime scene
No, the real reason why you came back to Korea.
The real reason?
It all started with an email.
This is
a part of my memories that I buried.
What was it again?
My childhood.
It's a scene from the days when I lost my dad and younger brother.
And this is an invitation sent to me by someone.
Some business came up in Korea.
I need you to book me the earliest flight possible
and set up an appointment with the dean.
These signs were in Bangbae-dong crime scene pictures.
The meaning that was hidden behind them is flag signaling system.
And this is a coordinate?
This is where the coordinate brought me to.
Another murder crime scene.
Who could it be?
Who could be sending me these kinds of messages?
Would that person and
that kid still be alive?
That's why I returned to this place.
I have an assignment to solve and a person to find.
Have another bowl.
You have to eat well.
Hurry and eat.
That's right.
The place where I grew up.
The place where I buried my memory.
The place of my critical period and where my soul was made.
Here, my story begins again.
(Every Child's Story Begins with His Parents)
(Year 1996)
Hyun!
Lee Hyun!
What are you doing here, you brat?
It's still chaotic because
there are so many things from the move to be put away.
And you're out here slacking off alone?
From what I know, you are the one who slacks off the most.
Hyun, I can't find my sketchbook!
And my crayons too!
Okay, I'll find it for you.
Hurry!
When I found it, it was already dead.
Behave yourself.
Can you open the window?
What?
I'm sensitive to smell.
So what?
I think it'll be better if you change your skincare product.
What did you say?
(Words that are spoken softly)
(will win over words that are spoken loudly.)
Because the air inside wasn't nice.
What a jerk!
It's so much better now.
I'll handle him.
Checking my mom's mood was my daily routine.
"I'll be able to sleep well tonight."
"I guess I won't be able to sleep today."
Then,
I'd count numbers on the days I got beaten.
Once.
Twice.
Thrice.
Four times.
Five times.
Six times.
On the days Grandpa drank alcohol
This is last week's.
I shared a room with my uncle.
- I had a horrible nightmare - This is from two weeks ago.
But you don't have a grandpa, an uncle, or a mom.
I see.
Is that so?
I believe there will be a day where you will tell the real story.
I don't know what you're expecting,
but I don't have any story to tell.
Just why do people hurt other people?
But then again, why can't people hurt other people?
I was just a child who was curious about that.
A very normal one.
Mr. Lee?
You are the superintendent Lee Joong Min, right?
Hello.
I saw you in your lecture last quarterly training.
And I even said hello to you.
Is that so?
Yes. I heard that you moved to this jurisdiction,
so I figured that I would meet you sometime.
A suspicious person found in alley 36.
Then, I'll see you again next time.
Okay. Then work hard.
Right.
Do you by any chance raise a dog?
There have been a lot of animal theft and abuse lately.
It's obviously dog traders' doing.
Please be careful. Goodbye.
Hyun.
Did you have a nightmare?
I must have dozed off.
That's because you always stay up during the night.
Are these the people you're researching?
Yes, right.
They all look normal.
But they aren't, right? They aren't normal people.
Yes.
Evil is hidden inside normal people.
Sometimes, the cruelest people can wear the face of an angel.
That's why you should always beware of strangers, okay?
And also
And also?
I hope you would be more like a kid.
Just like other normal children.
Dad, let's go to the amusement park this weekend.
What?
I'm not going to get Min washed up and dressed
then take him to and from kindergarten anymore.
I'm not going to do that nor any household chores anymore.
I'll forget to pay the utility bills all the time
and the gas, water, electricity will all get cut off.
And I won't take care of your coffee or your schedule anymore.
I'll just stupidly play with robots.
This coffee is so nice. My son is totally a barista.
It's time for you to leave, Dad.
That's right.
- Your jacket is here. - What?
Right, my jacket!
Your bag?
Right, my bag.
I would be in trouble without this.
Son, thank you.
Thank you.
Dad.
Did I forget something again?
Why do people hurt others?
Just why do people hurt others?
But before that,
why can't people hurt other people?
But why can't people hurt other people?
I was just a child who was curious about that.
A very normal one.
(Forensic Science)
When I volunteered to join the Special Crimes Team
to carry out criminal investigations,
everyone tried to stop me.
Ever since I got into the police force
through the special qualification exam, I was on an elite path.
I turned down the intelligence division, the security division,
the foreign affairs division which are paths to promotion
and came to the investigation division.
Everyone around me was so surprised.
But to me, compared to my own personal comfort
How did you find out about the Dohwa-dong crime scene?
The primary crime scene in Bangbae-dong told me.
I just want to protect the people in this country
How and in what way did the crime scene tell him?
This is how I come to meet you all.
Well,
although our first meeting didn't start out right
due to some misunderstanding,
we can always unite again
One important point is that there's no offender's signature
like the one in Bangbae-dong case.
Signature? But there wasn't anything like that.
Go check to see if someone had contaminated the crime scene
or if the forensic team had taken it as evidence.
There'll be one for sure.
- My experience - A signature?
in investigating crime scenes is lacking,
but with my leadership and my ability to quickly adapt,
I'd overcome it and lead this Special Crimes Team
It's often said that a human brain has an ability
to process 16 bits information per second.
But that's only an average value.
Of course, there are people with a higher than average value
and of course, there are people who are lower than average as well.
- To become the one and only team! - That rude jerk!
With this hot heart and cold head
- and restless feet, - What did you come to find?
I'll be with all of you.
Okay, now let's start the discussion about the case.
That's right. About the person who was at the crime scene earlier.
That person
Who was he?
I'll get the reports from you.
Here it is.
So according to him, the perpetrator of Bangbae-dong case
and Dohwa-dong case is the same.
There's a good chance that the perpetrator owns a yacht.
It's all nonsense.
He's not a fortune teller. What does he know?
He sneaked in the crime scene and ran away like a mouse.
I heard he's a criminology professor in America.
The police in America would consult him as well.
Do you seriously believe that?
I confirmed it and it's true.
He must have faked his education and work experience.
Then why would we have released such a fraudulent person?
We should have handed him
over to the intellectual crime investigation team.
You were being sarcastic to me, weren't you? Whose side are you on?
- Are you jealous of him? - No way, jerk.
All of you don't really read, do you?
I'm
a bookworm.
Then you should know.
I remembered this later on, but that guy earlier wrote a book too.
A criminology book.
It must have been sold a lot in that field.
Do you not know it, sir?
How about we do this?
He seems to have some information and speculation on the case.
Let's listen to his opinion once more.
Put our pride aside and make a request for his cooperation.
I agree.
How can we let a suspicious rat like him join the investigation?
Not to mention that he is not the type to cooperate.
I'll go get his cooperation.
If you request it, he'll definitely turn you down
even if he intended to cooperate.
You even put a handcuff on him.
He also said he may sue you for the scratches on his wrists.
Don't worry. I'll make him cooperate.
He could be waiting for us to make an official request for assistance.
After all, he did voluntarily fly to the crime scene from America.
What if he still refuses?
Well, then
I'll just pull a honeytrap.
Their eyes are rotten.
Let's see.
Hello?
So it wasn't a fake number.
It was faster than I expected.
What is?
Didn't you call to request for my assistance?
Well, it's not exactly a request for assistance, but
Then let's hang up if it's not. I'm busy.
I didn't say that it isn't a request at all though.
Have you found any unusual particulars?
- As for now - There's none, right? If you did,
you wouldn't have had to ask for my assistance on the investigation.
Stop speculating and let's meet up.
We can meet up and talk about the details
I refuse.
Why?
Just because.
Don't be like that
Don't be like that and let's do it like this instead.
Why don't you ask me earnestly?
Then I might change my mind.
I'm asking for your cooperation, Professor Lee.
Are you satisfied now?
No, I still won't help you.
You're a jerk.
Professor Lee.
The amount of dust is so different.
What?
What about the dust?
You haven't trespassed into another crime scene, have you?
I think it's the opposite.
I think someone trespassed into my house.
Anyways, please reconsider it.
I'm busy, so goodbye.
Look at this jerk.
He's so rude!
No.
I mean this guy
Try trespassing one more time, jerk.
I'll definitely catch you.
The reason for visiting
Dad's journal was always here.
(Recordings of Lee Joon Young's interview)
The memo book was gone,
but Lee Joon Young had appeared instead.
Are you feeling unwell?
No, that's not it.
If that's not it,
then do you face problems that cause you a headache?
Like me?
It's not exactly a problem.
What's wrong?
Did something happen?
I'm getting a divorce.
It's too difficult to be a good wife while working.
At this rate,
you're going to be the first female police commissioner in our country.
Let's talk about that later.
Now it's your turn.
You have something to say, don't you?
It's nothing much.
Today is the day of Lee Joon Young's trial.
I'm going to do the interview at the main office.
Please make the preparation for me.
What's 4,758 plus 472,908?
It's 1,882,4514.
When is my dad coming?
That's correct!
- Hey! - He's a genius!
A person who's good at the abacus can just get it right easily.
You're making a fuss out of nothing.
In movies, they count things like this.
Then only you're a real genius.
How many are there?
It's 571.
Hey.
Prove it to me
that it's 571.
- You can count them. - How do I count
You can't just make a wild guess.
This is the police station.
You'll know if you count them.
Yes, just count them.
You scattered them so you have to count.
Detective Kim, where are you going?
Sit down.
Count with me.
It's 571.
Do 10 at a time.
Two, three, four
One, two
Let's take a short break before we continue.
Is Professor Lee Joong Min not here?
Are you by any chance Professor Lee's son?
I see.
Your dad will be right back. Come inside and wait for him?
I know who you are.
I saw the photo that my dad has of you.
Are you afraid of me?
No, I'm not. But I'm curious about you.
What are you curious about?
How did you become this kind of person?
Me?
What kind of person am I?
Someone who's different from others?
Ducklings think that the first thing they see
after they're born is their mom.
They think that until they die.
Do you know why?
It's because your head, which is your brain,
already has such a cognition.
You're so smart.
That's right.
All animals have this thing called a critical period.
The time when their brains start to grow and become fully developed.
The things they see, hear,
know and feel during that period
don't change easily.
It's a few hours for ducklings.
Their entire brain is fully developed within just a few hours.
For monkeys, it takes about one to two years.
How about the human being? How many years is it for a human?
About 10 to 11 years?
Just around your age.
That's the critical period of a human being.
And I call that the period to shape souls.
How was your critical period?
Rather than mine,
how is your critical period?
From what I think, you're someone who's different from others too.
Don't you feel tired?
Do people understand you?
How about your dad?
Does he believe you?
I'm curious to know what kind of adult you'll become.
I want to see.
Where is Hyun?
Hyun?
He's really something, Joong Min.
The adults tried to tease him, but he got back at them instead.
They were putting on a show trying to count the matchsticks.
Then they'd forget what the count was and had to count again.
It was such a mess.
They're probably still counting them.
What are you saying?
Hyun is here?
Didn't you see him?
He said he had something to give you.
Hyun.
Let's tell each other a secret.
Dad.
Let's go.
Goodbye.
Let's meet again, as we promised.
What's going on?
Don't tell me
Hyun, did you meet Lee Joon Young?
Did he?
Please take care of him.
Do you want to hang out with me?
Aren't you hungry? Is there anything you want to eat?
No.
Okay, then let's go outside and get some air.
Let's go.
Hey! You got it right!
You were right about the 571!
Are you really a genius? Are you?
I told you he was a genius.
How did he get that right?
From now on, there's no reason for us to see each other.
Because today
was the last interview.
Are you that worried about Hyun?
Always worrying about something
and being scared
You were curious about my childhood for the purpose of research, right?
It was because you were worried about Hyun, right?
Don't jump to conclusion recklessly.
You were right, Professor Lee.
I knew it when I saw him.
Hyun is very similar to me when I was young.
Don't say my son's name
with that mouth of yours.
He's a smart kid.
So?
So what?
So?
We talked about a lot of things.
He's smart and extraordinary.
He was able to communicate with me well.
So?
That's why you made some sort of a promise with him?
How dare you make a promise with my son?
What promise did you make?
It's our promise.
So it has nothing to do with you, Professor Lee.
I know what you're thinking, Professor Lee.
And those thoughts are correct.
Your thoughts on your son.
Your doubts.
I have no such thoughts.
I didn't say what thoughts were those though.
Will he become a monster like me?
I didn't say that was what you were thinking about.
Jerk!
During the interviews with Lee Joon Young,
there was one thing that I had overlooked.
As I was observing him,
he was also observing me.
He noticed my fear
and planted doubts in there.
This
is yours, right?
Did you draw these
or did Hyun draw these?
Did Hyun draw these for you?
Hyun drew them.
Don't tell him that I told you.
Are you scared of Hyun?
But don't trust Hyun, Dad.
Bedwetting, arson
and animal abuse.
Aren't these three the typical symptoms
that can be observed from a psychopath as a child?
Bedwetting is common for kids.
And since he lost his mom like that,
it was a temporary symptom
caused by the memory disorder and separation anxiety disorder.
There are
There are things you don't know.
Did you observe any unusual symptom?
What is it?
In the end,
did I lose to the doubts Lee Joon Young implanted in me?
I think my son
is a monster.
(I think my son is a monster.)
I know what you're thinking, Professor Lee.
And those thoughts are correct.
Your thoughts on your son.
Your doubts.
Will he become a monster like me?
I'll get out of here.
I'm going to meet your son.
See you soon.
I
I
I will definitely protect you.
Dad, did you call me?
Hyun.
Come and sit here.
From now on,
you'll be staying here.
People think that you went to study abroad.
They will think that you're not currently at home.
That you're not in Korea.
This is the only method that I could think of at the moment.
I want to protect you from the world,
and protect the world from you.
Do your studies with me, okay?
Start all over again with me.
How this world is, how a normal person lives his life.
We'll start from things like that.
Okay?
How about your dad?
Does he believe you?
There are children who were born lovely.
And there are also children who became lovely
because someone kept saying, "How lovely!" to them.
There are people who were born stupid.
And there are people who became stupid
because someone called them stupid.
And also,
there are children who were born a monster.
And there are people who became a monster
because someone perceived them as monsters
and called them a monster.
What does your dad call you?
How does he perceive you?
(Remember You)
That guy appeared.
Because of my poor vocabulary,
I can't even express his rudeness.
This is when we say that your head is just a decoration.
Tell me more about that shameless jerk next time.
Contact me when your blood pressure is lower.
What can I do when I don't even know if he's a friend or an enemy?
There's only one thing that I can be certain of.
That he's my only connecting link.
By the time you hear this,
I'll be there to keep my promise to you.
Who knows? Maybe I'm already by your side.