01x04 - No Turning Back

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DEAR X

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IN THIS WORK ARE FICTITIOUS

CHILD ACTORS WERE FILMED

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Ah Jin.

Help me.

You've woken up.

It would've been better

if you hadn't woken up at all.

Seeing you alive

wasn't part of my plan.

Dad.

You understand me, don't you?

Even if you don't,

there's nothing I can do.

You're the one who made me this way.

Think of this as your punishment

for ruining my childhood.

Repay me

with your death.

Dad?

Goodbye.

I hope we never see each other again,

not even in Hell.

EPISODE 4: NO TURNING BACK

The bag.

- Could you also check the bathroom?

- Excuse me.

ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

SEONGSIM HOSPITAL

The patient is awake.

Thank you.

Are you saying that your father,

Baek Seon Gyu

died because Choi Jung h*

attacked him?

Yes.

I see.

Baek Ah Jin claims that you hit

Baek Seon Gyu with a baseball bat.

Is that true?

That baseball bat

is also yours, correct?

The bat's mine

but I thought he was a stalker.

You knew he was a stalker

even in the dark?

A man wearing a beanie

was choking Ah Jin.

I charged at him, and in the scuffle

I swung the baseball bat

without even realizing it.

I swear I didn't mean

for that to happen.

A beanie?

A man in a beige beanie

was stalking Ah Jin.

When I saw him in that beanie

at Ah Jin's yesterday

I thought he was that stalker.

We didn't find a beanie at the scene.

Are you sure you're not mistaken?

I'm telling you the truth.

He was wearing a beige beanie.

It was the same one

that Ah Jin's stalker wore.

A beanie?

I never saw anything like that.

I don't know what Mr. Choi saw.

You saw him bleeding

after you hit him with your bat

and you just ran home.

That's what you did, right?

Ah Jin!

You son of a b*tch!

My father lunged at Mr. Choi

with a pair of scissors.

And Mr. Choi was holding a bat.

Hey.

Are you okay?

sh*t.

Mr. Choi.

Don't.

What are you saying?

Stalker or not,

the man is losing a lot of blood.

Mr. Choi!

Please don't.

That man isn't my stalker.

He's my father.

He's my father.

That man is my father.

Your father?

There was no way of knowing

what my father would do

when he woke up.

Mr. Choi, go home for now.

I'll I'll handle this mess.

You should go. Please leave.

Do you want to make things worse?

Leave now!

I can call for help after you leave

so go.

Go!

It's just

It's

Ah Jin

I thought making him leave

was the right call.

So it's true you fled the scene

of the incident, correct?

Yes.

I panicked at the time.

A reasonable person wouldn't have

fled the scene in that situation.

By then, the victim

must've been incapacitated.

I honestly don't know

why I did any of that.

It felt like

I was under

some kind of spell yesterday.

As if I were a puppet

in someone's master plan.

Let's not make this complicated.

Keep it simple, okay?

Baek Ah Jin became an orphan

at the age of 20

because of you.

If you witnessed a crime,

you should've reported it.

Not played the hero.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

Sir.

Thanks.

BAEK SEON GYU, MALE, AGE 48

Baek Seon Gyu's

estimated time of death

is between 9 p.m. and 10:30 p.m.

on the 19th.

Meanwhile, you called for help

at 3 a.m.

Why didn't you call for help

right away?

Oh, dear. Let me help you.

I

I passed out

when my father beat me up.

I called for help

as soon as I regained consciousness.

After that, I passed out again.

Goodness.

No matter what you did,

he had no right to lay a hand on you.

Seriously

There's something wrong

with people these days.

You rub them the wrong way,

and they lash out, even k*ll.

You never thought about running away?

Detective.

Yes?

I'm exhausted right now.

Do you have

any more questions for me?

Hello?

Yes, I'm the lead detective.

Who?

PB Agency, CEO Im Seung Yong?

Hold on.

I see.

- Hello, sir.

- Hello.

- I come bearing good news.

- Hello.

He's Im Seung Yong, CEO of PB Agency.

Mr. Choi might be signing

a new contract.

- Sergeant Ham, a minute?

- Yes, sir.

Choi Jung h* hit him with the bat.

He confessed.

But he's claiming

it was self-defense.

- It was her.

- What?

He beat her constantly.

Of course, she wanted him dead.

I'd want him dead if I were her.

She's got the clearest motive.

What more reason do you need?

What looked like an impulsive k*lling

by a former baseball player

making a comeback

turned out to be something else.

A tragic story about a girl

who was driven to k*ll her father

after enduring years of abuse.

Baek Ah Jin will get off

because of extenuating circumstances.

So we'll draw attention

using Choi Jung h*.

That'll give him a way out,

and we can wrap up our case.

It's a win-win situation, okay?

Sir, but that's

Come on.

It'll be fine, so grow a pair.

Hey.

What's a young girl like her

going to do anyway?

Keep an eye on her.

Don't let her run.

Yes, sir.

Reporter Kim, you picked up fast.

Do you know Choi Jung h*,

the baseball player?

Yes, the guy who retired

because of Kwak Eun Hyeok.

That's the one!

Right. You won't believe this.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Please come by the station later

to give a brief witness statement.

What will happen to Mr. Choi?

Mr. Choi keeps insisting

it was self-defense.

But he admitted to the as*ault.

He'll go to trial

and if he's unlucky,

he could end up doing time.

I'm sorry about your father.

I hope you get well soon. Take care.

No, we're framing it

as an accidental homicide.

So just build a story around that.

You're the first person

I called with this scoop.

Exactly.

VITAMIN DRINK

The personal details of Baek

the victim in the Nojeong-dong

Rooftop m*rder Case

have spread online,

drawing public attention.

After serving five years in prison,

Baek was released in 2016.

Unable to find a steady job

he visited his daughter's home,

where he was k*lled.

Choi, a former baseball player

now being questioned

for Baek's m*rder

allegedly attacked him

at his daughter's house.

The daughter worked part-time

at Choi's cafe

ST. JOSEPH'S UNIVERSITY

SEONGSIM HOSPITAL

Ms. Baek, hold on a moment.

Please come to the station with us.

You are now a suspect

in the m*rder of Baek Seon Gyu.

You have the right to remain silent.

Anything you say

can and will be used against you.

You have the right to an attorney.

What are you suggesting?

We'll spin it as you

taking justice into your own hands

after being set up

by that part-timer.

We'll flood the media

with that angle.

If the court rules it as self-defense

you might dodge jail time.

Then

What about Ah Jin?

The part-timer?

She'll probably do time.

Why are you worried about her?

It's your a*s on the line!

Don't complicate things.

She has no one to turn to,

so I feel bad for her.

But another charge on her record

won't affect her life.

Not you, though.

You're trying to make a comeback,

and doing time will ruin your life.

I've even settled things

with the lead detective.

Fortunately, with the new evidence

found at the scene

that girl is now the prime suspect

which works to our advantage.

The detective said

he'd make her confess

before he hands her over

to the prosecution.

So don't worry.

Le Na?

Le Na!

Hyang I turned herself in

and said it was her fault.

You're just here to give a statement,

so watch what you say.

What about the dash cam and the CCTV?

What if I get caught?

That's been taken care of.

There wasn't anyone around,

so no one saw the accident.

Be grateful Hyang I got there

before the police did.

The reporters haven't caught on,

so we can keep this quiet.

- Don't mess this up, okay?

- Okay.

- There you go.

- Okay.

Goodness.

Can you smell alcohol on me?

Why do you keep getting into trouble?

Come here.

Here. Take this.

Listen.

If people find out about this

you'll be dropped

from Director Cheon's movie.

And you'll never set foot

in this industry again.

- Got it?

- I hear you, okay?

Don't worry about Jung h*.

He'll be fine.

How are the executives taking this?

Is Mr. Kang still in Seoul?

Really? Okay.

She's stunning.

Let's have a look.

- She's beautiful.

- I know.

Put your phone in the basket.

I need your phone.

I can't believe this.

Don't stare at her like that.

You're making it so obvious.

This is the only time

I'll get to see her.

- Look at how small her face is.

- Have a seat.

Sit down.

So you admit it was your poor driving

that caused the accident, correct?

Yes.

Ms. Kang, what were you doing

at the time of the accident?

I was passed out drunk.

Ms. Seok, are you sure

you were the one behind the wheel?

Yes.

Could you excuse me for a second?

Le Na was asleep in the back seat.

I crashed the car on the way back

from picking her up.

Ms. Seok.

If it turns out you're lying,

you could face charges.

I know.

Detective, you should take this call.

Hello?

Chief.

Yes.

Noted, sir.

Do you want an autograph?

- Have a nice day.

- You too.

Good job.

Ms. Baek, follow me.

This is the text message

you sent Baek Seon Gyu.

"I'll give you the money.

Be at my place by 8 p.m."

A witness stated that

you sought help from Choi Jung h*

saying you were a victim of stalking.

Goodness.

On the day of the incident,

you called and texted Choi Jung h*.

"Mr. Choi, I need to stop by my place

to grab a few things."

"What? Right now?"

So tell me. Why did you lie?

You said you never saw

a beanie, right?

Some fibers,

believed to be from a beanie

were found in your toilet.

FIBER SAMPLE

All you've got are your hunches.

Not really.

It's called reasonable suspicions.

Your father, Baek Seon Gyu

died of a massive hemorrhage

caused by a skull fracture.

And you claimed Choi Jung h* hit him.

But the victim

was hit more than once.

There are signs of multiple blows

to the head.

There was a time gap

between the second and third blows.

Both times, he was struck

with a blunt object.

You and Choi Jung h*

were the only two people there.

And he said he fled the scene

after hitting your father once.

Ms. Baek.

What you've said so far

doesn't add up.

You still call this a hunch?

Detective.

Can I get a glass of water?

Sure.

Get her a glass of water

and coffee for me.

Sorry?

Seriously? She has no respect for me.

Unbelievable.

NOJEONG POLICE STATION

Just like you thought

Baek Ah Jin is being held

on suspicion of murdering her father.

They see the abuse from her father

as a clear motive for m*rder.

It might be best to hire a lawyer

and push for a lighter sentence.

It won't mean anything

unless she's cleared of all charges.

Then, what do you plan to do?

There's a strong chance

she k*lled her father.

Please don't tell Grandpa.

Please.

Sure, my lips are sealed.

All right.

I'm really sorry

What?

Can you get the female officer?

I think I just got my period.

Oh, right.

Just a second.

- Hey.

- Yes?

Where is she going?

Her period just started.

- Her period?

- Yes.

Detective, wait.

Have you checked my phone?

No. Why?

Can't you check the photos

and the voice recording?

PROPERTY STORAGE

Choi Jung h* hit him with the bat.

He confessed.

But he's claiming

it was self-defense.

It was her.

He beat her constantly.

Of course, she wanted him dead.

Baek Ah Jin will get off

because of extenuating circumstances

So we'll draw attention

using Choi Jung h*.

That'll give him a way out,

and we can wrap up our case.

It's a win-win situation, okay?

I've already told you.

It's not someone on our team.

Right.

Okay, got it.

What was that about?

That was my friend

from Internal Affairs.

He keeps probing for something.

Did someone take another kickback?

Gosh, are you okay?

Damn it.

Here you go.

Why did you drink that so fast?

- What is this?

- Not so fast.

What's the rush?

Can we check your car?

Seriously?

VITAMIN DRINK

You've been pocketing a lot of things

so I can't say I'm surprised.

My mom gave me a box of those.

Want one?

In my 15 years on the job

I've never once taken

anything from anyone!

Give that back.

It was from his mom.

He's a disgrace

to government workers everywhere.

No wonder the country's in a rut.

A total waste of taxpayers' money.

VITAMIN DRINK

That was close.

Who the hell tipped them off?

You probably thought

this would get me replaced

and clear you of the charges

once a new detective took over.

Nicely played, I give you that.

How dare you come after me?

I'll do everything I can

to convict you of this m*rder.

You got that?

Here.

I haven't had a proper meal

in a while.

Why's that?

I had to go somewhere,

and I'll be leaving again.

- Where?

- Somewhere.

Did you hear the news?

That jerk Baek Seon Gyu is dead.

Really?

That's awful.

I can't shake the feeling

- that she

- Mom.

The rolled omelet is delicious.

Can I get some more?

What's with you?

It's not like you to come home

just to have dinner with me.

You've always gone out of your way

to help Ah Jin.

I just came to see you.

What's wrong with that?

Besides, she's got nothing

to do with us anymore.

VISITATION ROOM

I heard you were backed

into a corner.

How about I get you a good lawyer?

Maybe you don't need one.

The charges may be dismissed

before you even need one.

I know every favor has a price.

Are you pretending to help me

so you can profit off me later?

I heard they're trying to coerce

a confession out of you.

They're only doing that

because they can't prove I did it.

I heard you wanted

to go to law school.

Seems like you know a thing or two.

All I'm saying is

I'm innocent.

If they hand you over

to the prosecution

there's nothing more we can do.

Why take that risk?

You'll probably need time to think.

The boss wakes up before 6 a.m.

so that should be plenty of time.

Mr. Choi's right.

Ah Jin had a stalker recently,

so he was worried about her.

I think I saw the guy in the beanie

with Ah Jin at the convenience store.

The guy you saw

Was it him?

According to Jo Yoo Sik

Baek Ah Jin had a stalker

just like Choi Jung h* said.

Turns out it was Yoon Jun Seo,

the one she called the cops on

who tried to hurt Baek Seon Gyu

two days before the m*rder.

And?

She reported him to the police

to protect her father.

So why would she k*ll her dad

a few days later?

If she really wanted her father dead

she could've just let

Yoon Jun Seo do it.

Why would she protect him then,

only to k*ll him later?

Wait, Jo Yoo Sik did say this.

He saw Baek Ah Jin with the stalker,

but she wasn't scared of him.

And it didn't look like

he was trying to hurt her.

Weird, right?

Wait, stop the video.

Can you blow this up?

Play it again.

Freeze.

That's not enough

to run facial recognition.

Really? Could we get another angle?

If you see anyone that looks like him

- give us a call.

- Sure, I'll call you.

NOJEONG POLICE STATION

Two days ago, you were arrested

for assaulting Baek Seon Gyu.

That b*stard was evil.

What's your relationship

to Baek Ah Jin?

We used to be siblings,

but now we're complete strangers.

I've been stalking Ah Jin.

And that Baek Seon Gyu?

I called the police on him

when I was a kid

and had him locked up.

He held a grudge against me

ever since.

He also used to beat Ah Jin

all the time

and extorted money from her.

So what's your point?

Where did you go

after you got out of lockup that day?

I went to see Baek Seon Gyu

at the motel where he was staying.

AFFORDABLE ROOMS

Why did you go see him?

SAVE MOTEL

To get back at him.

Here you go.

I fell asleep after drinking this,

and when I woke up

the CCTV had been tampered with

and the receiver was gone.

Around what time?

I don't know.

I don't remember what happened

after that man got here.

Is this him?

Yes, it is.

He asked about the guy in Room 305.

After drugging him,

I intended to k*ll him

once he passed out.

You see, I meant to put

sleeping pills in his drink.

HANSOL MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

But he wasn't there.

That's why I went to Ah Jin's house.

What was she doing

when you entered the house?

She was passed out on the floor.

- Help me.

- But that devil was still breathing.

My first thought

was to k*ll Baek Seon Gyu.

I wanted to make sure

he wouldn't get in my way again.

And I wanted to make sure

he never hurt Ah Jin again.

I hit his head with the baseball bat.

Are you saying you hit him

with a baseball bat

while he was down?

Yes, I hit him.

So tell me.

Why did you decide

to turn yourself in now?

What?

What do you mean?

Is that not allowed?

Well

You are allowed to come forward.

Ms. Baek.

- Open it up.

- Sure.

Come with me.

This way, please.

You're free to go.

What?

You were lucky

your stalker came forward.

My stalker?

You must not have known.

Yoon Jun Seo was at your house

the day of the m*rder.

While you were passed out,

he broke into your house.

He attacked your father,

who was still alive then

and delivered the fatal blow.

What are you saying?

Yoon Jun Seo confessed.

So you're free to go.

DOING OUR BEST TO SERVE THE PEOPLE

STARS ONLY SHINE ON THOSE

WHO LOOK UP AT THEM

Ah Jin.

Ah Jin.

You're the one who made me this way.

It's over now.

Ah Jin.

Ah Jin?

Mr. Baek.

Mr. Baek?

Focus.

Jun Seo.

How far would you go for me?

Answer me.

How far would you go for me?

SAVE MOTEL

ROOM 305

I'm from Room 305.

Here you go.

HANSOL MENTAL HEALTH CLINIC

AUTOPSY REPOR

- Hello?

- Detective.

- Hello, sir.

- I think I know when

the guy with the energy drink

came by the motel.

It was at 1:12 a.m.

I must've dropped my clock

when I passed out.

The battery fell out,

so the time had stopped.

Why did you lie?

You said you went

to Baek Ah Jin's house

after realizing Baek Seon Gyu

wasn't at the motel.

But the timeline doesn't add up.

It's the other way around.

After finding Baek Seon Gyu dead

at Baek Ah Jin's house

you went to his motel room.

You made it look like you k*lled him.

She's not the girl you stalked.

You fabricated the evidence

so you'd take the fall

just so Baek Ah Jin could walk free.

Is Ah Jin okay?

- She was released, right?

- Mr. Yoon!

Ah Jin did nothing wrong.

She's had it rough.

What are you doing?

Are you kidding me?

She's had a rough life, okay?

So please!

Please don't pin this on her.

I love her, okay?

Her father found out about it,

so I k*lled him out of rage.

Why are you taking the fall

for something you didn't do?

There's proof that Baek Ah Jin

called Choi Jung h* out

to have Baek Seon Gyu k*lled.

Even if she didn't swing the bat,

it's still a serious crime.

This isn't something you can cover up

with your lousy lies.

No.

Ah Jin wouldn't have done that.

She's just a poor girl.

Let go of me. Let go!

I k*lled him! I k*lled that b*stard!

Don't you feel bad for Ah Jin?

- Hold still!

- I k*lled him.

I k*lled him!

I k*lled him.

He's out of his mind.

We're closing it as a blunt-force

homicide by Choi Jung h*

and turning it over

to the prosecution.

What? What are you talking about?

We need to question

Baek Ah Jin again.

NOJEONG POLICE STATION

I bet you're hungry.

Hop in.

- Please enjoy.

- Thank you.

The country we live in is a place

where the people without power

can't clear their names

or protect what's theirs.

DEPUTY COMMISSIONER KIM SU IL

The lead detective

tried to railroad your case.

It was settled faster

than I expected.

Now you know.

This is what it means to have power.

That power?

You can have it too.

I'll help you.

Yoon Jun Seo will be released

in a few days.

Please let me know what I can do

to repay you.

Yoon Jun Seo.

Stay away from him.

Why should I stay away from him?

What's that got to do

with my contract with your agency?

Ah Jin, you're going to be

incredibly famous.

I'll make sure of it.

Your actions, your clothes

and even the words

you absentmindedly say

will have tremendous influence

enough to move

hundreds of billions in capital.

However, once you become famous,

people will dig up this case again.

And your relationship

with Yoon Jun Seo

will come to light.

Not only will it reveal

your relationship

but it'll also bring to light

the past you wanted to bury.

And that's when you'll realize

that the relationship you had

was toxic to both of you.

I'm only trying to make sure

that doesn't happen.

Did that answer your question?

I was going to cut ties with him

even if you hadn't told me to.

NOJEONG-DONG

ROOFTOP HOUSE m*rder 1

That was too dangerous.

You could've died.

I didn't,

and I broke free from my shackles.

That's all that matters.

Was that really the only way?

That's why I told you

to stay out of it.

This is exactly why

I didn't tell you.

If I'd told you my plan,

you wouldn't have gone along with it.

Is that why you used him

to k*ll your father?

I didn't ask him to,

nor did I force him.

He came to your house to help you.

He risked his life to help you.

He made his own choice.

You basically forced his hand.

You set it up

so he'd make that choice.

Do you feel bad for him?

Is that why you're yelling at me?

I'm sorry to say this,

but I only pity myself.

I only feel sorry for myself.

I never got to have

a normal life like other people.

Ever since I was little,

I spent every day wondering

when I'd get kicked out

or how bad the next beating would be.

So why should I care about

other people's pain?

I'm tired of what this world

keeps throwing at me!

Ah Jin.

Ah Jin, sit down.

I promised I'd make up

for my mom's sins

by never leaving your side.

That was your mother's debt to pay.

But I want so much more than that.

Please don't be like this.

Ah Jin, please.

I'll make you happy,

just like everyone else is.

Ah Jin, please don't do this.

Ah Jin.

Jun Seo.

Don't kid yourself.

You've never once protected me.

If you had been serious

about protecting me

you would have k*lled him

before I took matters

into my own hands.

Go tell him.

Tell Choi Jung h* the truth.

I can't wait to see his face

when he finds out he was used.

You

You're going to pay for this.

What you did was unforgivable.

I won't get what I want

if I live the way you do.

Don't get in my way

and don't ruin my life.

For all the pain you've caused

you'll be miserable

for the rest of your life.

Every day of your life

will be empty and exhausting.

You might be miserable

for the rest of your life.

Because I

Because I know that

I can't leave you.

I have to share your punishment

when that day comes.

You may be right.

But you don't know how I feel

because you haven't walked

in my shoes.

You're not me

so you'll never understand.

Your kindness

will put me in danger.

You're too kind.

And to me, that's a shackle,

just like my father.

You keep dragging me down.

What are you getting at?

I'm saying this is goodbye.

Ah Jin.

I'll climb to the top, where no one

will dare stand in my way.

I want to be reborn at the very top.

Where you're headed

could be the loneliest

most miserable place there is.

I don't care.

It's not like I even know

what happiness is.

If she ever finds happiness

it'll come at the cost

of someone else's pain.

That illusion of happiness

will never last.

I'm certain of it.

If there is a god,

I'd like to ask him this.

"Why is it

that I love

someone so cruel?"

Baek Ah Jin,

the rising star, turns heads

in the film

and entertainment industry.

Baek Ah Jin, the new face

of global fashion brand Hadere

The up-and-coming icon

Actress Baek Ah Jin tops

brand image rankings.

Baek Ah Jin's name has become

a cultural phenomenon.

A cultural powerhouse

shaping an entire generation's

- vibe and taste

- At the Berlin Film Festival

She is gaining global attention

through her acting.

She's been turning heads

even in the global market.

- Winning Best Actress

- Tonight

her name outshines

every trophy out there.

How much more of a global sensation

will she become?

I spent every night awake

and every day

drowning in my own tears.

I tried to let it all go

to forgive and move on.

However, you chose to be silent.

Yet he lived on.

And I

I alone escaped your judgment

leaving me to suffer

in this agonizing Hell.