01x01 - Do You Know What They Call People Like Us?

[bunniefuu]

- [distant g*nsh*t]
- [bird squawking]

[water burbling]

[woman 1] If a tree falls in a forest...

[button clicks]

["Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City"
by Bobby Bland playing]

...and no one is around to hear it...

♪ Ain't no love... ♪

[muffled yelling]

♪ Ain't no love in the heart of town... ♪

...does it make a sound?

Or is there nothing but silence?

♪ Ain't no love 'cause you ain't around ♪

[g*n c*ck]

[dramatic music playing]

THE FROG

[man 1 humming]

[man 1 whistling]

[turn signal ticking]

[vacuum cleaner whirring, stops]

[man 2] Oh no!

I should've picked that up myself.

[man 1 exhales]

It was on my way.

Have your guests left?

[man 2] Yeah.

[man 1 groans]

[sighs] It's nice and cool here.

[man 2] Jeez! There's so much work
to do around here.

I'm completely overwhelmed.

Thank you.

It's busy season
for vacation rentals, yeah?

Told my wife she should
come work here instead of Seoul.

It's more important
than our kid's education.

Right?

But you know what?

I've thought about closing this laundromat
and opening a vacation rental instead.

Things would be easier.

I don't mean that running a rental
isn't hard work though. Mm.

When do you need this done?
When's your next booking?

- None for now.
- Huh?

Well, I suppose you didn't get into
the rental business

just for extra cash, did you?

Isn't making money the whole reason?

[laughs] I'm joking.

- [both laugh]
- Take your time. No rush.

- [laughs]
- [vehicle approaching]

Appreciate ya.

[vehicle door closes]

[man 3 straining]

Oh, I should've picked that up myself.

[man 3 strains]

- Thanks.
- [man 3 exhales sharply]

[sighs] Hey, you saw a wild boar?

- [man 1] Yeah.
- [man 2] Wild boar?

Not a water deer?

What do you mean "water deer"?
I didn't say that, did I?

Well, we've never had wild boars here.

- [man 3 sighs]
- Did it come from the mountains?

Hyung, your vacation home though.

W... won't it be dangerous for you?

Am I the only one in peril?

Well, because your place
is closest to the mountain.

Hey, where's my coffee?

Coming right up.

[man 3] I hate hearing him harp on
about money.

It's not getting busier.
It's the same as before.

And he always says,

"Sorry, I should've picked up
that laundry for you."

But he never does.

Anyway, skip your morning workouts
until that boar is caught.

Okay, will do.

[man 3] And don't open the pool.
You'll get plenty of guests without it.

I won't.

[man 3] It's so much hassle,
and you have to clean it every single day.

Some guests ask me
to empty the pool and refill it.

It takes the entire day.

Besides, what if a guest has an accident
while they're in the pool, huh?

Don't clean it.

Use that time
to make a website to get guests.

What?

Gotta move the chair.

[man 3] Why?

You just told me to close the pool.

- You'll make that website, then?
- Nope.

- It's a business, isn't it?
- It's too dangerous.

I really shouldn't have guests
until the boar's caught.

[sighs]

Can you fold this up and...

[man 3 sighs]

[man 3 grunts]

I'm waiting on you.

- [girl 1] Block her!
- Here, here, here, here, here!

[whistle blows]

- [woman 1] She's already all settled in.
- [man 4] Really?

And she's forgotten how much she kicked
and screamed about changing schools.

It's funny seeing her run around the field
with her hair all messy. [chuckles]

My vacation starts next week,
then I'll be transferred.

Is tomorrow your first day?

Yeah.

- Can I send an orchid?
- A what?

A potted orchid. You're a leader now.

You'll look very distinguished,
wiping the leaves every morning

instead of running around with messy hair.

Don't send me an orchid.

See ya.

[mysterious music playing]

HOSU POLICE STATION JURISDICTION

[distant bell ringing]

What are you doing
in an empty police station?

Isn't being empty the issue?

Well, I'm right here, aren't I?

- Pleasure to meet you. I'm...
- [phone buzzing]

- [officer] Hello? Oh, I'm just working.
- [woman 1 chuckles]

Eh, nothing much.
Just a lady with a complaint here.

One moment, please.

Could I help you with something? Ma'am?

[mysterious music continues]

{an8}JULY 2001, MY FIRST CASE

{an8}[train wheels screeching]

[phone ringing]

[moans]

[groans]

[clears throat]

Lake View Motel here. [clears throat]

[man 5] Be here in five minutes.

Oh sh*t.

- [pneumatic nail g*n popping]
- [dog barking]

Done. We're good. Set it down.

[groans] Damn it.
The noodles are gonna be mushy.

- [man 6] Oof.
- [man 5 groans]

[man 6] It looks good.

JONG-DU'S SUPERMARKET

[man 6 sighs]

Oh!

[slurping]

[slurps]

- [woman 2] For God's sake!
- Mom! Damn it!

- I told you to eat some rice!
- [man 6] Huh?

Why would you feed something cold

to someone who's been
up all night working hard?

- He's the one who's eating it!
- [slurps]

- I'm not shoving it down his gullet.
- [Mom] Look how sweaty he is.

Sang-jun, eat some rice.

- I'll bring you a bowl right away, yes?
- Mm-mm-mm!

- [Mom] Mm?
- [slurps] No, no, it's okay.

- Forget it, Mom. Just eat.
- [Sang-jun] Mm.

[sighs] Let me cook you
some bulgogi instead.

Uh-uh, uh-uh. I should head out.

Eun-gyeong will yell at me
if I'm not at the desk.

- [slurps]
- Oh, right.

By the way...

[chuckles] Here.

[Mom] Whoa, what's all this?

[Sang-jun] It's our third anniversary,
so we had towels made.

Oh wow!
You're giving us a lot, aren't you?

These are for all your guests,
aren't they?

Switch out your old towels
for these new ones.

Use the others as rags.

You're showing off
with commemorative towels.

- Gosh. He's such a...
- All this costs money, you know.

[scoffs] And to think
you two are the same age.

[scoffs]

Unlike you, he's considerate and mature.

Ah, why don't you have some warm rice
in soup before you head out?

Mm-hmm.

[door opens]

- Does she have dementia?
- [Sang-jun] Huh?

Who would put warm rice in naengmyeon?

- What the heck is that?
- Dude, listen.

Don't feed her cold noodles for breakfast.
Make her a nice, proper meal, you jerk.

I'm going.

See ya.

[Sang-jun sighs]

All right.

LAKE VIEW MOTEL

[door opens]

Hey, you're back.

The desk was unattended.

Oh, there was too much garbage
out the front. I took care of it.

- Here.
- Hmm.

When'd you get here?

- [guest] So hot, isn't it?
- Hey! Did you enjoy sightseeing?

- Ah, yes. Thank you very much.
- Give me your bags. Oh, and the keys too.

- Great.
- Thank you.

- [guest 2] Thank you.
- Did you try that restaurant?

Oh yeah! The food there was great.

- It really was. Yeah.
- I know, right?

Everyone goes to the one next to it,
but it's not the real deal. [laughs]

[guest 2] No wonder the food was good.

Can I call you a car?

- Oh, sure.
- Oh! That sounds great.

- Thank you.
- [Sang-jun] One moment.

Was it relaxing?

- [guest 1] Absolutely.
- [guest 3] Our suite was nice and roomy.

- Good!
- [guest 3] And clean too.

Yeah, hi. It's Lake View Motel.
Our guests are leaving now.

- Have a safe trip, okay?
- Thank you.

- Have a good one.
- [guest 3] Thanks.

Wait! One moment! One moment!

Here. Some anniversary towels.

- Take one.
- [guest 1] Oh wow!

- One for you too.
- [guest 2] Thank you!

- Recommend us to everyone. Thanks.
- [guest 3] We will, thank you.

[Sang-jun] Come back soon!

- [Eun-gyeong] Goodbye.
- Get home safe!

[vehicle drives off]

[sighs] Shall we do some cleaning?

[Sang-jun moans]

[footsteps retreating]

[mysterious music playing]

[man 1] What kind of place was it?

[man 7] A run-of-the-mill motel
in a country town.

Business was good.

There was a lake and a mountain nearby.

There were a lot of young tourists

and lots of big groups too.

Clean, good customer service.

Just your average motel.

- [vacuum whirring]
- [tire squealing]

[mysterious music playing]

Do you need a hand?

[engine revs]

Where are you headed?

There isn't anything up ahead.

I think you took a wrong turn somewhere.

This road gets narrow up ahead.
I'll turn it around for you.

[sighs] Okay. Thank you so much.

All good.

- [woman 3 sighs] Thank you.
- It's okay.

[car doors close]

[man 1 whistling]

[man 2] Oh!

I should really bring this to you myself.

Oh, is this Yong-chae's?

Here. Let's grab it too.
I'll get it to him.

Thanks so much.

[Yong-chae] Seriously?

What do you mean a week later?

I have guests coming!

- [vehicle approaching]
- [sighs]

Just a minute.

Ugh, God damn it.

[chuckles]

[Yong-chae] Yeong-ha!

This place is even cleaner
and more spacious than my property.

It has a completely different vibe
from the cookie-cutter rentals in town.

Those places might look nice
on the outside,

but they're built
with cheap materials. [chuckles]

Th... this guy, uh,
only accepts a select few.

He doesn't take people he doesn't know.

[chuckles]

Si-hyeon, hey!

You better get down.

[Yong-chae] Ah, well then,
there... there's a pool here too. Eh...

Oh.

I, uh...

I'm afraid of water.

[Yong-chae] Oh. [chuckles]

Hey, kiddo!

[Yong-chae laughs]

You wanna play in the pool?

Does that sound fun?

Ooh! [laughs] You're such a smart kid!

I'm almost done, little guy!

[laughs]

[sighs]

[sighs]

[Yong-chae sighs]

Is that your dog's seat?

[Yeong-ha sighs]

[Yeong-ha inhales, laughs]

[mysterious music playing]

[toy dog barking]

[Yeong-ha laughs]

[toy dog continues barking]

- [Yeong-ha laughs]
- [vehicle approaching]

[Yeong-ha] Your mom's back, hmm?

[groans] Let's go.

[barking stops]

[car door opens]

[woman 3] Let's go inside.

Whoa! [laughs]

Have fun! [chuckles]

Oh God. This is heavy.

Thank you very much.

So, for dinner tonight,
how about some barbecue?

The man who owns the other house felt bad
and wants to treat you both.

No, thanks.

[Yeong-ha] Ah.

Sorry. My kid wants me to make dinner,
and I got groceries.

I see.

Good evening, then.

Actually...

does that thing work, by any chance?

[mysterious music playing]

[both laughing]

- [Yong-chae] Oh no! A g*n!
- [both laughing]

[mysterious music continues]

Watch your step there.

My wife collected these as a hobby.

[Yeong-ha blows]

Have you listened to records before?

[woman 3 sighs] Never.

[Yeong-ha] Hmm.

Do you have any songs or singers you like?

Mm-mm.

[Yeong-ha] In that case...

[groans] Let's see...

[exhales sharply]

["Ain't No Love in the Heart of the City"
by Bobby Bland playing]

♪ Ain't no love in the heart of the city ♪

♪ Ain't no love in the heart of town ♪

♪ Ain't no love
And it's sure 'nuff a pity ♪

♪ Ain't no love 'cause you ain't around ♪

♪ When you were mine
Oh, I was feeling so good ♪

♪ 'Cause your love lit up... ♪

What the heck? Why's it suddenly raining?

♪ But now that you're gone ♪

♪ You know the sun don't shine ♪

♪ From the city hall to the county line ♪

♪ That's why I said ♪

♪ Ain't no love in the heart of the city ♪

♪ Ain't no love in the heart of town ♪

♪ Ain't no love, and it sure is a pity... ♪

[Yong-chae] Oh!

♪ Ain't no love... ♪

[laughs]

♪ 'Cause you ain't around ♪

♪ Every place that I go ♪

♪ Oh, it seems so strange ♪

♪ Without you there... ♪

- [Yong-chae] Attack! Ah!
- [Yeong-ha] Ah! Whoa, hey, hey!

[Yong-chae] Argh! Catch him! Catch him!
Don't let him escape!

- [Yeong-ha] Ah! Hey!
- [Yong-chae] Let's go! Attack!

Stop right there!

[Yeong-ha] Ooh!

[music fades]

[Yeong-ha groans]

- Aren't you cold? Jeez, you guys.
- [Yong-chae laughs]

[Yeong-ha] Ah.

[Yong-chae grunts]

[Yeong-ha sighs, moans]

Too bad he cut our fun short.

[Si-hyeon] It can't be helped.
It's raining.

Oh, is that right, kiddo?

[gasps] You're so smart, Si-hun.

Si-hyeon.

Ha Si-hyeon.

[Yeong-ha and Yong-chae laugh]

Time for dinner, Si-hyeon. Yeah?

Go to your mom, okay? Hmm? There we are.

[Yong-chae sighs, laughs]

Be careful! [groans]

[sighs] They got the weather wrong
on the broadcast.

Why don't you shower here?

Nah, nah.

I'll shower at home. [grunts, laughs]

[laughs]

[mysterious music playing]

[door closes]

LAKE VIEW MOTEL

[thunder rumbling]

[thunder rumbling]

[thunder rumbling]

Oh my gosh. Jeez.

Come on in.

[chuckles]

[guest wipes feet]

[Sang-jun sighs]

[Sang-jun] Wow!
It's really pouring out there. [laughs]

[guest] How much for one night?

A small is 30,000 won.
Large is 40. For one night, right?

Yeah.

[Sang-jun] Great.

[chuckles] A nice big suite.
You can watch the rain and relax.

I'd actually like a... second-floor suite.

[Sang-jun] Come in.

[sighs] It's a bit big
for one person, but...

[Sang-jun chuckles]

It's a great view of the lake.

No, that's okay. [chuckles]

If you like the room, stay here again.
I'll just leave the key right here.

Well, enjoy.

Uh, excuse me.

Is there a gas station near here?

It's a bit far,
but I'm sure they can deliver.

- Would you like that?
- No, that's okay.

Um, okay. Well, if you change your mind,
let me know. [chuckles]

You're very nice.

[chuckles] Good evening.

[mysterious music playing]

[chuckles]

[thunder rumbling]

[kettle whistling]

[footsteps approaching]

[door opens]

[Yong-chae groans]

It's been raining all day.

How's your guest?

[Yeong-ha] She'll call
if she needs something.

[Yong-chae] Young people these days,

they prefer
keeping to themselves on trips.

Those unmanned rentals
and motels are doing well.

Oh, the beer. [grunts]

[Yeong-ha slurping]

Here.

Thanks a lot.

You don't need to thank me.

[both slurp]

[Yong-chae sighs]

What does she do for work?

[sniffles] What?

I saw you talking to her for a bit.

I asked her about dinner.

I think she's in the arts.

Visual arts or music.

I'm good at sussing that out.

She has a similar vibe to your wife.

What are you saying?

I'm not sure if she's a single mother.

The boy said his father is away for work.

You're being such a nosey guy.

[laughs] Did you notice?

One look at this place, and she loved it.

It's a great place. Don't waste it.

I think it's perfect.

[Yeong-ha sniffles]

[inhales deeply]
I can't work on it on my own.

You think I don't?

[laughs, sniffles]

[Yong-chae sighs]

Your daughter? Coming this summer?

She said she's coming next week.

She's a good kid.

Look at my little stinkers! Never see me.

[both laugh]

[Yong-chae slurps]

In-laws, Yeong-ha? You and me?

[sighs]

Really, you and me?

[both laugh]

- Why not? Hmm?
- Don't be silly.

My second son Gyeong-mo is 30. In IT.

He's not that bad-looking.
And she'd gain an excellent father-in-law.

She's not marrying the father-in-law.

Look at the bigger picture.

Back in my day, I was very successful.

My kids only stay in touch
for all the money I've saved.

But I'd leave it all
to my daughter-in-law.

[Yeong-ha laughs]

Jeez. [chuckles]

- She's still too young.
- [laughs]

I'll see what she has to say.

I'm sure you will.

- Drink your beer.
- [laughs]

[both laugh]

[pensive music playing]

[Yong-chae] Tomorrow, I'll clean
this place up from top to bottom for you.

Including the pool!

[Yong-chae and Yeong-ha laugh]

[Yeong-ha] I wonder if the rain will stop.

[unsettling music playing]

[echoing water drip]

[groans]

[moans]

[moans]

[groans]

[sighs]

[tuts, sighs]

[groans]

- Hey.
- [Yong-chae groans]

- Sleep on the couch, yeah?
- [Yong-chae groans]

[Yong-chae moans]

[Yeong-ha sighs]

[moans]

[moans]

[Yeong-ha sighs]

[employee] Are these the ones
you were looking for?

- Thanks so much.
- [employee] You'll find more in aisle 8.

[indistinct chattering]

[phone buzzing]

Hey.

At the supermarket. [groans]

Next week? Of course you can.

No one's booked then.

Who are you bringing? A friend?

A man?

[sniffles]

Mm. Yeah, okay.

[disconnect tone]

A man? Jeez.

[mysterious music playing]

[echoing water drops]

[Eun-gyeong] Sang-jun.

[Sang-jun groans]

- Hmm?
- Go home and rest.

Okay.

[Sang-jun moans]

Oh.

[indistinct chattering]

Ah! You're the newbie, huh?

Officer Yoon Bo-min reporting for, um...

- [officer 2] You gotta suck up a little.
- [officer 3] That's how you do it.

You have to keep being nice to them, yeah?

- Your cigarette, sir.
- Thank you.

[sighs]

- [officer 1] May I?
- [officer 2] Sure.

[Sang-jun groans] Nice and relaxing.

- Excuse me.
- Yeah?

Can you make me some ramyeon?

If you pay for it, sir.

Ah, pay for it? Of course. Here.

Ugh, you...
I could knock you flat on your a*s.

[chuckles]

Ah, this is nice.

[young Bo-min sighs]

[phone ringing]

- [young Bo-min clears throat]
- [phone ringing]

Dongho Police Station.
How can I assist you?

[Eun-gyeong breathing heavily]

[mysterious music playing]

[disconnect tone]

[groans]

[slurps]

[slurps]

- [distant siren wailing]
- [Sang-jun groans]

Hmm? Hmm?

[siren approaching]

[unsettling music playing]

Why the hell are the pigs here? [groans]

[vehicle approaching]

[indistinct chattering]

- Whoa. Who are they?
- I think they're reporters.

Wow. How'd they get here so fast?

Don't let them in.

Sir. Keep the reporters out!
Don't let them through!

Hey, stop there!
What are you doing? Come help!

Come on! Keep 'em out!

- Hey, hey! What are you doing?
- Whoa! You can't come in.

Block them here!
Hurry, come on! Hey, come on!

[officer 4] What do you think
you're doing?

[detective 2] Do something!
Stop them! Come on!

[people clamoring]

[officer 4] Seriously, get a grip!

[reporter 1] Let us through, please!
Let us come in!

[man 5] What's happening?
What are all these people doing here?

[reporters clamoring]

- [Sang-jun] Hold on. Excuse me.
- [man 5] Out of my way!

- [Sang-jun] Excuse me! Excuse me!
- [man 5] I said get out of the way! Move!

- Excuse me! Coming through!
- [Sang-jun] Hey, hey!

I said move out the way!

- I need to get in there! I own this motel.
- Excuse me. I need to get home!

Wait! Please!

- Hold on!
- [man 5] Out of my way!

Hey, let me through! Come on!

Let's go inside.

- Eun-gyeong! Eun-gyeong!
- [detective 3] You can't come in!

- Get the hell out of my way!
- [detective 3] Cooperate, sir!

- Move! Let me f*cking go!
- [man 5] Out of my way!

- [detective 3] What are you doing?
- [detective 4] The hell are you doing?

[officer 1] Do your f*cking job!

[tense music playing]

[indistinct shouting]

[panting]

[tense music continues]

[music fades]

[uneasy music playing]

[Yeong-ha sighs]

[record playing static]

- Hey, sir! I said you can't come in here!
- I said get out of my way!

I told you I'm the owner!

[people murmuring]

Eun-gyeong.

[sighs]

You're the owner?

Yeah, why?

[detective 1] Did this man
come here yesterday?

[mysterious music playing]

What about him?

Do you know when he left? Roughly?
And which way he went?

What?

- He k*lled someone.
- Wait, who k*lled...

Where? In here?

Let me see that again!

- [detective 1] He's a serial k*ller.
- [people gasp]

[unsettling music playing]

It's Ji Hyang-cheol.
Call the Mobile Investigation Unit.

Tell them to extend the checkpoints
to Sanggye and Ikcheon.

- [detective 4] Right away.
- [detective 1] You two, go upstairs.

[people murmuring]

[guest 4] Wow, seriously? This is insane.

[sighs]

- [tense music playing]
- [breathing nervously]

[mysterious music playing]

[knock echoing]

[thunder rumbling]

[unsettling music playing]

[music fades]

[breathing nervously]

[uneasy music playing]

[breathing nervously]

[breathing nervously]

[unsettling music playing]

[whimpers]

[breathing nervously, whimpering]

[whimpering]

[whimpering]

[mysterious music playing]

[breathing nervously]

[gasping]

[ominous music playing]

[dramatic music playing]

You can't be in here. Out, please!

I said get out! Detective Choi!

- [detective 5] You can't be in here.
- [detective 6] Come this way.

[man 7] Do you know what they call

people like us?

[mysterious music playing]

[Yeong-ha] No.

What do they call us?

[dramatic music playing]

[music swells to crescendo]

[man 7] The frogs.

[mysterious music playing]

[panting]

[dramatic music playing]

[music stops]