01x05 - The Child Returns

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I think that man…

is still alive.

Are you okay?

To my foolish question, she responded…

Am I dreaming?

I've been having so many nightmares.

He comes back to life

again

and again in those dreams.

They were terrifying, but I was okay.

Because they were just nightmares.

But…

do you mean that nightmare
has come true now?

Perhaps.

Bring it on.

Keep coming if you dare.

I won't let a scumbag like you
trample over me.

I'll never give in.

-Look at my posture.
-What?

-Is this how you do it?
-So annoying.

-Come on, man. Don't laugh.
-Look at him.

-Do it properly.
-It's so hot.

It really wasn't you two who beat him up?

What?

By the time we got there,
he was already beaten to a pulp.

-Yeah.
-Then who was it?

I'm telling you
he was completely knocked out.

-Knocked out?
-What are you guys whispering over there?

It's rude to leave us out of it.

Why are you swinging your arm?
Did you get a frozen shoulder again?

I told you to do
some stretching like this.

My goodness.
She thinks stretching is a cure-all.

Just try it, okay?

Here he comes. The cure-all.

-There must be a survivor.
-Seriously.

Come on, man.

Would you like some honey water?

No, I'm okay.

-Do you like pine nuts?
-I do, but no thank you.

-Would you like to join our resident--
-No.

-He's so rude.
-His parents must be so proud, right?

They must not need anything else.

Of course not.

-They wouldn't even need to eat.
-Totally.

They would die then.

-Jeez.
-What?

I'm sure your parents are great too.
What do they do for a living?

-We don't know anything about you.
-That's right.

They're going to interrogate him now.

-Got a girlfriend?
-How tall are you?

-How old are you?
-What are your hobbies?

What are you good at?

What's your name, Mr. Chef?

Eun Gyehoon.

My name is Eun Gyehoon.

What's the real reason?

Was it really to find your sister?

No.

Then?

Perhaps,

the one I'm trying to find…

is one of them.

THE CHILD RETURNS

EPISODE 5

I'm going to eat a lot from now on
and become strong and healthy.

But you've always eaten a lot.

That's one thing
that you've always done well.

I'm speaking metaphorically.
I don't mean just eating,

but what eating represents.

Like courage, determination,
and resolution.

-What is she saying?
-Beats me.

I guess she's determined now.

I see.

Mom, Grandma. By any chance…

By any chance?

That scum--

-What scum?
-Who's bothering you this time?

Never mind.

Well, I'm not 100% sure yet
that he's alive.

I said never mind.

I mean it.

Stop glaring and eat.
I'm going to have indigestion.

-By the way, you.
-What about me?

You're no longer a teenager.
Stop rebelling, okay?

Quit that chef's restaurant at once
and find a new job.

Or else, I'll meet with him myself
and duel it out.

-Come on, Mom.
-How could he make you work for him

when we have a restaurant too?

He has no business ethics.

I'll handle this right now--

But he has the upper hand.

What?

We need to get on his good side.

Why?

It's okay. Just tell us.

The thing is that…

I kind of shared my secret with him.

I think he has something on me.

No way.

He knows everything.

About what?

That I k*lled someone

and hid the body in the refrigerator.

How?

I told him everything.

Did he threaten you to tell him?

We were just eating.

He threatened you while you were eating?

Well, I had a drink too.

I was buzzed, so I spilled everything
even though he didn't ask--

Darn, you little…

Use your words!

You've really lost your mind!

-I didn't tell him everything.
-Why would you tell him about that?

I just said I k*lled someone,
but he figured it out.

-Grandma!
-Let go, Mom.

-It turns out that he's very smart.
-You're complimenting him

in the middle of this?
How could you tell him that?

-Darn it. Come here!
-Grandma!

Grandma, I'm going.

Hey, come back here!

Come back here now!

Dear heart, stop beating so fast.

And remember this.

I've never been concerned about you.

I do admit
that I sympathized with you at times.

But that's it.

Don't forget.

His kindness means pity.

Is everything all right?

Yes, chef.

That's good…

to hear.

Everyone is late today.

I'm just early.

Oh.

Can you help me prep then?

Of course. I'm at your beck and call.

I'll help you tie it.

No thank you.

Dahyun, are the onions ready--

Dahyun, let me do it.

You cut the onion in half.

And then…

Dahyun,

can you check the taste?

It tastes good.

Have I done something today

that offended you or made you upset?

-No.
-I think I have.

Not at all.

Good morning.

Dahyun, you're smiling
even brighter today.

-Am I?
-He's right. Having a good day so far?

Yes, I am.

-I like your necklace.
-Do you like it?

They have many pretty things.
Do you want to go with me?

My mom will scold me if I go shopping.

Then I'll go. Bring me with you.

Butt out, Jinhoo.
Stop trying to hang out with us.

I'm not trying to hang out.
I just want to look too.

He's upset.

Excuse me, Ms. Noh.
The sauce we made earlier…

Yes, chef. The sauce?

So he knows everything?

Who?

Our lives depend on him.

Then…

we need to get on his good side.

Did you have breakfast?

If you haven't,
would you like a pot of stew?

Koreans need Korean food,
not Italian food.

Tell us any time
if you want Korean food, okay?

We consider our neighbors family.

Of course, they are.

Darn it, that kid.

Why do I have to brownnose up to him?

Go along with it for now and we'll see
about what to do next. That hurts.

It's humiliating. I want to die.

I'll do the dishes

-since I lost.
-I got some pictures.

Its belly is filled with eggs.

It is, indeed.

Looks like it's going to pop.

-You don't have another one?
-It's not just full. It popped.

What about…

Eun Gyehoon.

Eun Gyehoon. My goodness.

What in the world…

Jeez, this guy.

-What's wrong?
-What is he doing over there?

He's always peeking in from there.

Why?

I wouldn't know.

Perhaps because he misses
peeing everywhere.

-Gosh.
-What an oddball.

MOTHER'S TASTE
CHOONOK STEW

I think that man…

is still alive.

I'm not scared at all.

Don't drop crumbs.

Sorry.

Oh, no.

Clean it up now.

Come on, give me a break.
You're in a good mood these days.

Am I? How would you know that?
I wasn't even aware.

Because Dahyun seems happy.

She's always smiling
and very cheerful lately.

That means you must feel happy too.

Dahyun's feelings are
directly transferred to you.

I guess she seems fine on the outside.

But not on the inside?

You startled me!

-Why do you keep getting startled?
-What's wrong with you today?

Gosh, seriously.

Because…

Watch the video and follow slowly

-step by step.
-Noh Dahyun is fighting her fears.

Good. From this position,

swing your arm and lock his arm.

She's trying to appear brave

and pretending to be fine.

And acting cold…

-Hello.
-Hi, Dahyun.

When are you getting married?

…only towards me.

I heard you'll be discharged soon.

Yes, in a day or two.

But you really don't remember anything?

You know who I am, don't you?

Make sure you file a report.

Then I'll give up my badge…

and follow you wherever you go
for the rest of your life.

You really don't remember?

I told you I don't. Must I repeat myself?

I'm not a broken record.

Okay, sir. Give us a call
if anything comes to mind.

One more thing.

Nice face.

-We'll be back.
-Okay. See you later.

I don't want your pity.

-What do you mean pity?
-Don't be unnecessarily kind.

-I'm not trying to be kind--
-It's not kindness or pity,

and you weren't concerned.
What was it then?

Oh, I see.
I guess you're just nice to everyone.

It's called…

humanism.

-It's because…
-What was that for?

That car almost ran us over.

That car looked like it was coming
straight at us and run us over.

Why am I so strong?

I think I practiced self-defense too hard.

Oh, no.

I'm sorry.

It's okay.

Oh, no.

Are you all right?

Don't be unnecessarily kind to me either.

I'm just being… humanistic.

Let's call it even and put an end to it.

Put an end to what, sir?

Being extremely polite,

being cold, and talking formally.

This isn't the military.
I'm too scared to work with you.

What's it to you if I talk that way?

I don't like it.
It's prohibited at my restaurant. Got it?

That's what you call, "bullying."

I'd say I'm the pitiful owner
who gets bullied by his employees.

No way.

That's my line.

Wow, this one is so big.

Just because it's big,
it doesn't mean it's good.

The skin has to be smooth.

That one has better color.

What do you think?

Looks good. Find one not as skinny.

This one is good enough.

-How about this one?
-Potatoes with sprouts…

I prefer larger ones.

My mom prefers ones like this.

-Here you go.
-Thank you.

-Let's buy this too.
-Looks tasty.

This is a popular ingredient these days.

Here you go. Enjoy.

Are they dating?

They look chummy.

Eggs.

Here you go.

You've got lots of strength. Use it.

-That's chummy?
-I guess not.

That's delicious.

It's good indeed.

Are you the one who beat him up?

You can't answer me right away.
I guess I'm right.

-Why do you think that?
-Because…

you would do that.

You b*stard!

Stop it. I'm fine now. That's enough!

Darn you!

Please stop. Please! Stop!

Please don't do this.

Please don't.

I said, don't!

Ji Wontak!

I feel… a bit sad.

That's all you remember?

That scumbag kept hounding you

and he deserved a beating.

Don't you remember that?

But you can't cross the line.

An ordinary person wouldn't be so violent.

Besides, it's not your job to punish him.
Leave it to the law.

I don't really believe in the law.

Ji Wontak.

-Officer Ji.
-I'll still follow the law.

And more importantly, it wasn't me.

-Hey.
-If…

you find me guilty,
I'll readily accept the punishment.

So, you try to catch the culprit.

But you won't be able to catch me.

I just need to keep his mouth shut.

If that man is still alive,

you have no reason
to hide from the police.

You're not a m*rder*r.

You're right.

That's irritating.

That's so irritating.

I'll take it.

Are you…

Eun Gyehoon?

Eun Gyehoon, the son of Dr. Eun?

Yes, I am.

This is so tedious.

I guess you'd never feel hungry.

You keep eating something.

I know. It's fascinating.

Hi, there.

Did you not get a bite to eat?

You look pallid.

You're all blind.

Why are you provoking us?

Your brains don't work.

-Are you picking a fight?
-Gosh.

That kid is him.

Who?

Eun Gyehoon, Dr. Eun's son.

Oh, my gosh! How in the world?

So that young man is…

See? Didn't I tell you
that you'll be in trouble?

No, you didn't!
Did anyone hear her say anything?

It'll take a few more deaths
for you to come to your senses.

Watch what you say.

Darn you.

You lost your mystic power.
You're just selling wigs now.

Stop that nonsense!

She thinks she's still a shaman.

Why does the doenjang stew
smell like shoes?

That's nice.

Why don't you have a glass too?

You know that I've been
battling addiction my entire life.

Please go ahead.

SOLYI'S MOM

Hello?

Yes.

What?

Okay.

What was that? You basically said nothing.

You know that new place opening up

in front of the stew place?

The one in front of that awful stew place?

Yes, I do.

That kid…

is him.

What?

God of w*r told me. I'm sure of it.

It's one of you!

One of you is the culprit!

DR. EUN'S SON HAS RETURNED

There's more than one!

The whole neighborhood…

is stirred up.

He came back to take revenge.

Revenge?

It's so obvious.

He has no other reason to come back
to this backward neighborhood.

Do you think
he is trying to k*ll that suspect?

He was just a suspect.
You can't be sure that he was the culprit.

Of course not. So many were investigated.

He is the culprit!

He is the one.

December 4th, 2004.

I even remember the date of the incident.

I'll go home now.

The weather,

the scent in the air…

I remember everything from that day.

Around 2:30 p.m.,
Eun Gyeyoung was confirmed to be missing.

Gyeyoung!

Approximately 30 minutes later,
at around 3 p.m.,

she was last seen.

Since then, 18 years have gone by.

But no one has seen
Eun Gyeyoung even until now.

The owner of that car was the suspect?

It was Han Euichan,
Eun Gyeyoung's piano teacher.

The victim knew him, however…

There is a witness, I tell you!

Let me ask you again.

From 3 p.m. until midnight of the 4th,
where were you and what were you doing?

I've never seen anyone so stubborn.

He held out without confessing,

and in the end…

FOUR SEASONS PIANO

Where is Gyeyoung?

Say it.

I said, say it!

Please tell me!

Say it!

Say it!

I said, say it!

Why do you keep lingering around here?

Do you have something to tell me?

I'm sorry.

About what?

Because of me,

Gyeyoung died.

That day…

What in the world…

happened that day?

It's okay,

so please tell me.

Gyeyoung wanted to ride my car.

And?

I was supposed to take Gyeyoung with me…

I'm so sorry.

You must've been in so much pain.

It must've been hard for you too.

She wanted to ride your car.

You were supposed to take her.

What happened next?

I don't know either.

What did you say?

I just wanted to tell you

that I'm sorry.

I let Gyeyoung die--

Stop the nonsense and tell me straight.

What happened next?

What in the world happened that day?

Please.

Just this once…

Can you please tell me
what happened this once? Please?

Say it.

Say it.

I said, say it.

Say it. Say something!

-Say something!
-What are you doing?

Get off!

Please go now.

I said, go now!

Taking personal revenge
is a serious crime.

Personal revenge? Says who?

I guessed it right then.

What about you?
Were you carrying out official duties?

I'm not sure what you're trying to say.

I'll be watching you.

Chef Eun's sister's name is Eun Gyeyoung?

Yes. Why do you ask?

Have you heard of her name?

No, I haven't.

I see.

You haven't.

Eunjung.

That's why he said that.

I know…

who you are.

Are you… also back to k*ll me?

What if I am?

Of course, he should k*ll him.

If anyone hurts my little brother,
I wouldn't have any mercy.

I'd punish them brutally.

Until they cry and beg
saying they'd rather die,

I'd grind, chew, and tear them to pieces

making every single cell
in their body scream in pain.

I'd dedicate my entire life
to getting revenge.

I'll go now.

-Two, three, four.
-Let's get that apple butt.

Breathe out. One more time!

Breathe out.

Blow out.

-That hurts.
-Breathe in.

Thank you for everything.

Take care now.

They're leaving this place after all.

I'm going to catch the culprit myself.

I'm going to come back

to catch the culprit

and k*ll anyone
who took my sister Gyeyoung!

For an apple butt!

Thank you.

We meet again.

No way.

The third floor. I'm moving in today.

You said you'll be watching me.
But isn't this a bit too close?

Don't make things up. I signed the lease
without knowing you lived here.

Now that you know,
why don't you break the contract?

I want to, but I can't afford the penalty.

I can consider lending it to you.

Why would you go that far?

That's how much I'm against it.

I bet I hate the idea more than you do.

Then let's try not to run into each other.

Or just ignore each other.

-Deal.
-Deal.

Do you two remember
that missing child case?

We had just moved here

at the time,
so we aren't too familiar with it.

-Right?
-Right.

Is that right?

What I could remember…

I hadn't made any friends
in the neighborhood yet.

I felt like an outcast,
and she played with me.

Do you want to play with us?

I have a dim recollection
of the kids' faces and voices.

I remember the boys I hated…

and the boy I liked.

And…

And…

How is it that I can't remember
the missing child case at all?

Do you want more rice?

No thanks.
I don't have much of an appetite today.

May I be excused first?

-Okay.
-Sure.

-Are you all right?
-Yes.

And you?

Why are you leaving?

Come inside.

You got here early.

Yes. I wanted to water them.

The sun rises earlier now.

You're right.

It sure does.

What should I do?

Ask away.

This is rosemary, isn't it?

It's lavender.

-This one is mint.
-Lemon balm.

Chicory?

Rucola.

I got them all wrong.

No kidding.

I was wrong about this too.

I truly thought you liked me.

But that wasn't it.

You just thought
I could've been your sister, didn't you?

That's why you said that.

Keep your word.

Don't let your heart flutter
and fall for me or like me like in soaps.

-Promise.
-I promise. Satisfied?

Even if I treat you so well--

I won't fall for you or like you. But--

How can I keep that kind of promise?

I already like…

Darn it.

The sunshine is glistening.

That wasn't directed to you.
The sun feels so hot.

I made you

get the wrong idea.

I can't say I'm not upset at all,

but it's okay.

Anyway, I guess
your little sister was really pretty.

-She was.
-I guess she looked a lot like me?

Not really.

Okay.

Let's go downstairs.

I'm not good at consoling people.

But sometimes people feel comforted

by seeing others who are
in a worse position than they are.

-So look at me and cheer up.
-Why would you say that?

My life is the worst.

Making a living is difficult enough,

but on top of it,
I nearly got k*lled by a stalker

and almost ended up a m*rder*r.

Now I'm living in fear each and every day
thinking he might show up any moment.

And why does the sun keep shining
making me feel more confused?

I must've done something terrible.
Maybe I committed treason in a past life.

Don't do that.

Even if you lower your guard a little,
people jump on to blame you.

"It's all your fault."
"It's all because of you."

But,

if you blame yourself too…

it would be unbearable.

I hope you don't do that, Ms. Noh.

Although I've failed.

Look at this. Step aside!

What?

Stop it! Leave him alone.

It's his fault.
Why is he taking it out on us?

It's all because of you.

Don't stop me. Let go.

Isn't it true? Your sister is missing
because you didn't look after her.

Everyone is saying it's your fault.

It's all because of you!

The mood in the neighborhood
is quite gloomy.

Because everyone is
thinking about the past.

I feel like we're all guilty.

What do you mean?
Why should we feel guilty?

-What I'm trying to say is--
-To put it bluntly,

we're all victims.

After that,
the whole neighborhood was in turmoil,

and so many people got investigated.
Don't you remember?

Who wouldn't remember that?

He should've
kept an eye on his little sister.

It was their fault. Why doubt
and bother other innocent people?

Are you breaking something?

What is she doing over there?

Who knows?

Dahyun! Are you going to get a job?

Of course, she is. Very soon.

I already have a job.

Large corporations aren't
the only place to work.

Youngsters are all like that nowadays.
Dahyun isn't the exception.

That's the problem.

They quit their jobs on a whim.
They're not determined.

It's because they're spoiled.

Back in the day,
students studied to death at school

and workers worked themselves to death.

Our hearts were overflowing
with love for our school,

love for our company,
and love for our country.

Youngsters are different nowadays.

Our generation is different.

Why would you die for your company?

And you always talk badly
of our country. Patriotism, my foot.

She talks badly about it
because she cares!

That's right!

Gosh, seriously.
This darn, nosy neighborhood!

Have you lost your mind?

You see?
I really care about our neighborhood.

My little brother, where are you?

Where are you?

Jingeun will turn up.

He will eventually
if I wait by Noh Dahyun.

He was with her
right up to his disappearance.

If he doesn't?

I'll choke that wench if I have to

and make her spill where she hid him.

Did they go out of business?

There it is. Choonok Stew.

We have nothing to offer
even though we run a restaurant.

-Please.
-Thank you.

-Thank you for that.
-Sure.

I came to give her this.

I researched some companies
Dahyun can work again.

My goodness. Thank you so much.

Thank you.

Did you go to college with Dahyun?

Yes, I'm her friend from college
as well as her former supervisor.

-Really?
-Yes.

When Dahyun got fired, had nowhere to go,
and was a total mess,

I took her in.

My goodness. Thank you so much.

It wasn't an easy decision,

ever since I was little,

I was taught to help the needy

and be warm-hearted and generous.

Oh, I see.

Please tell Dahyun to apply at least.

Sure, okay.

I know Dahyun's my senior, but

she shouldn't have her youth and future
held hostage at a place like this, right?

I just remembered.
Have you met that person?

-Pardon?
-Who do you mean?

The person who went into that restaurant.

She is Mr. Lee Jingeun's family.
She came to look for him.

Lee Jingeun?

That dead guy.

How long do I have to stay like this?

They're coming out.

Oh, that's her! That person--

Ma'am? Wait--

I'm on my way to buy seedlings.

That's too bad. See you next time.

Okay, Dahyun.

By the way, your mother
and grandmother are very strange.

They're like you.

What?

Pardon?

It's nothing.

I'm sorry.

That darn humanism.

I didn't say anything. Thank you.

MOTHER

-Hello?
-Gyehoon?

I saw Gyeyoung.

It was definitely Gyeyoung.

What do you mean, you saw Gyeyoung?

What on earth are you talking about?

That picture you have. I saw it.

It was definitely Gyeyoung!

-It looks pretty on you.
-You wear it.

Just try it on.

Go put it on. I'll pick out some pants.

Go put it on, okay?

Dahyun, I'm sorry.
Please take a taxi and go back.

I'll look for her with you. I can help.

Aunt, she isn't there either?

Where is she?

I found her.

Okay, I'll hang up now.

Gosh, seriously.

Mom.

Mom.

Please get up.

I'll take you home.

This is all because of you.

What did I tell you?

I told you to look after Gyeyoung.

I asked you repeatedly
to look after your little sister!

It's my fault.

You did that to her.

It's all because of you.

You took my daughter away from me!

Go now.

Go away.

Not you. My daughter Gyeyoung.

Bring back my daughter Gyeyoung.

Gyeyoung.

Gyeyoung.

Gyeyoung!

Gyeyoung.

FAILURE IS THE 5G TO SUCCESS

LEE JINGEUN: LONG TIME NO SEE

What are you doing?

I'm making a late-night snack.

A late-night snack?

What in the world are you making?

I stole some rice cakes and fish cakes
from my mom's restaurant.

I haven't met anyone who hates tteokbokki,

so I wanted to bring you some.

Me?

Why?

When I was feeling down before,

you cooked me Michelin-level
late-night snacks every night.

I felt much better after eating good food.

So I wanted to return the favor.

But you put chopped onions in tteokbokki?

You taught me how to chop.

I like to use what I learn.

But…

are you supposed to put
bell peppers in tteokbokki?

I'm not sure.

Well, I tried chopping that too.

-You know how to make it, right?
-I can't say I do for sure.

But there is a first time for everything,

and it's good to challenge oneself.
So I try various things--

-So you don't know how.
-Bingo.

Would you be upset if I were to help you?

What do you mean?

I've been waiting for you to say that.

-Did you taste it properly?
-Yes.

You can't dump them all…
Should we add some more water?

I'll manage it.

-I should put in noodles, right?
-Yes.

-How much? This much?
-A little more, please.

Put some over here too.

What do you think?

Given my career, I'm particularly picky
when it comes to taste.

It's surprisingly good. It's delicious.

-Try it.
-It's good, right?

Yes.

Did something bad happen?

Why do you ask?

Just asking.

No, nothing happened.

I'm relieved.

That's a lie.

The feeling I've been sensing from you
for a while now is…

sadness.

I was right.

I'm sorry. I keep remembering something.

It's my fault.

It's all because of you.

You took my daughter away from me!

Are you okay?

How about you?

I'm fine.

How could you be fine? You shouldn't be.

You don't have to worry.
It happens all the time.

I'm used to it.

I'm perfectly fine.

That's even more heart-breaking.

Dahyun--

It's just because
her feelings are linked to me.

She's crying because of me,

and her feelings are
just being transferred to me.

I'm definitely not crying

because I feel sad.

Because I…

am fine.

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I can sense your feelings.

Why is my heart fluttering again? Why?

Have you still not seen him?

I don't like the way
that girl's looking at Dahyun.

And I have no plans
to become closer to anyone either.

I don't want to get close to you anymore.

Once again, I'm watching you
from somewhere nearby.

Just ignore it. It's not me who's afraid.

Lee Jingeun is alive.

Dahyun.

Noh Dahyun!