01x08 - The Children of Jiwha-Dong

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Thinking back,

this moment was when our misfortune began.

It was the day my one and only sister
introduced me to her boyfriend.

Eunjung, this is Lee Jingeun.

Jingeun, this is my sister.

Hello, it's nice to meet you.

Hello. I heard a lot about you.

I should've visited you sooner.
I'm sorry I'm so late.

That's okay.

It's pretty.

Are you okay?

Perhaps I had already sensed it
at the time.

Eunjung, I'm going to clear my head
and come back.

Then she disappeared.

Her boyfriend seems suspicious.

I think they argued often
up until she went missing.

Maybe she was a victim of dating abuse.

We were going to question him later.

There he comes.

So, have you heard from Dajung yet?

Sir, please hurry.

I'm sorry if I had the wrong impression--

It's okay. That's understandable.

By the way…

Don't look for her.

She's never coming home.

That's my bus.

No.

Sir! Please open the door!

Stop the bus! Stop!

No!

Lee Jingeun vanished after that.

I'd like to ask you a question.
Does this guy live here?

He quit.

Then is there a way for me to contact him?

He never gave me his number.

I went to all the places he went
and met those who knew him.

I wandered everywhere.

Lee Jingeun.

Lee Jingeun.

LEE JINGEUN

Lee Jingeun.

I found you.

TASTY RESTAURANT, SECRETLY DATING, DATE

Who are you?

Don't look for her.

She's never coming home.

I'm going to k*ll you.

Long time no see.

I'm going to k*ll you.

I'll end you myself.

Die!

Eun Gyehoon.

-Hey! That guy!
-What?

The fridge guy is back.

Don't stop me.

Don't stop me either.

That's enough, Lee Jingeun. Stop it.

Let me go!

I said I'd k*ll you if you returned.

-Mom.
-Mother.

I told you not to call me that!

-Put that down!
-Stop it!

Lee Jingeun! Put it down!

-Let go!
-Don't do this!

-Where's my knife?
-What are you doing? Stop her!

Move!

No.

-Hey!
-Let go of it!

-Let me go!
-That's enough!

-Let me go!
-Stop it!

-Everyone, stop.
-Mom!

-Lee Jingeun, stop it.
-Let me go!

Put that down!

-Let me go!
-Stop it this instant!

I'm the victim here!

She was about to stab me!

Is it true?

Ma'am, did you really try to stab him?

No.

That never happened.

Why are you making things up?

Let's not lie.

He's right.
She never tried to stab her. Right, Mom?

Yes. She never did that.

It's true. She never did.

I mean. Of course not.

She's not a thug.
Why would she try to stab anyone?

That never happened.

I'd show you the CCTV footage if I could,

but we haven't installed one yet.

And the one outside
just happens to be broken.

I wonder who did that.

-Eun Gyehoon.
-Even if that was the case,

it's hard to understand
what we just witnessed.

It seemed like all of you
were ganging up on him.

-Am I wrong?
-That was because…

they were all just trying to protect me.

Because…

he's my stalker.

The reason why I visited you many times

and why they always carried around tools

was all because of him.

If you need proof, I can show you.

Is that true?

What would you like to do?

Should we all go to the patrol unit
and find out who's at fault, Mr. Lee?

Don't stare at me like that!

You know what?

You'll regret this.

You'll be kneeling before me
and sobbing soon.

So don't be arrogant, Eun Gyehoon.

Eunjung!

THE CHILDREN OF JIHWA-DONG

This way.

Lie down.

Thanks.

Do you want to change
into something comfortable?

How dare you treat me like this?
You don't know anything…

You will regret this.

Isn't he… that stalker?

How dare you do this to me…

Why are you still standing there?

Are the police gone?

No, they're not.

Stay like that forever.

My leg's asleep. Darn it.

It's asleep.

Gyehoon.

What's going on?

Tell me.

Why did Eunjung
try to stab Dahyun's stalker?

She must've had her reasons.

And why were Dahyun's family
wielding their tools?

They had their reasons too.

Gyehoon, tell me.
Don't leave me in the dark.

Where are you going?

Don't you have a ton of questions for me?

I do.

What's the point of delaying it? Ask away.

I thought Jingeun was your brother.

I used to have a younger sister.

She used to date him.

Then she suddenly disappeared.

He probably…

m*rder*d her.

I'm sure it was him.

I just know he did it.

But I can't do anything
due to a lack of evidence.

I thought

you were hiding him away.

-What?
-I thought you'd at least be in touch.

I thought you two were close.

The posts on his social media seemed odd.

And you had my sister's scarf.

Lee Jingeun is going to come back anyway.

-I don't want to wait--
-Jeez.

You even said some suspicious things.

Plus…

Plus?

Your family was suspicious too.

-She's talking about you.
-You were the strange one.

I'm sorry.

I must've been insane.

The moment I started thinking like that,
everything seemed to be that way.

It never even crossed my mind
that you could've been

a victim as well.

That's okay.

I almost k*lled you.

You're right. You almost k*lled me.

To be honest,
your glare is still terrifying.

I'm sorry.

Silly me.

I hope

that…

you get to find your sister.

I did.

Hunches can be really scary.

For some reason,

I just couldn't take my eyes
off of that news report.

The police called.

They said…

they had found Dajung.

They wanted me to confirm it.

But you see,

there wasn't much to check.

There wasn't much left of her.

Gosh.

I take that back.

I should be grateful
that she was found, right?

I should be very thankful.

Right?

What? He already cleaned up.

Is Chef Lee okay?

Yes, she is. Goodbye.

I'm sorry that I didn't tell you…

about her.

I had only found out yesterday
from a fellow chef.

But I had no time to tell you.

-You don't need to explain yourself.
-If I don't,

it could turn into a lie.

You pretended not to know
and tried to hide what happened.

That's a lie in a way.

And I can't stand such lies

anymore.

I wasn't feigning ignorance

or pretending to be fine.

You have a good memory.

But you forgot the most important part.

That it's over between us.

I asked you not to meddle in my affairs

especially if it was about Lee Jingeun.

But what have you done?
You intervened today.

Then was I to just sit still and watch?

Yes.

Then he wouldn't have said

that you'd regret it

or kneel and sob before him.

-If something happens to you, then I--
-That won't happen.

I won't die. I won't get hurt.

That guy…

won't be able to harm me.

So don't worry about me.

Would you like to eat something?

What are you craving?

Don't make me laugh.

It's too late.

That day…

I like you

I mean, I liked you.

I made a ridiculous love confession.

Let's end it.

I want to end things between us.

And I had a ridiculous break-up.

Then I regretted my ridiculous behavior.

And I let go…
of the ridiculous hope that I had.

Then I made a not-so-ridiculous decision.

"I will never get swayed again."

I'll hand in
my resignation letter tomorrow.

Please handle it as soon as possible.

Okay.

I'll consider that.

MOTHER'S TASTE
CHOONOK STEW

What are you doing?

Cooking, what else?

My, what is the world coming to?

You're actually cooking.

What do you think? Not bad, right?

-Look at this.
-Let me see.

Look.

How are you this good, my puppy?

Goodness, it looks so pretty.

-Does it?
-Of course.

I agree. What a pretty sight.

Good going.

Mom, I'm holding a knife.

I worked like a dog
to pay for your college tuition.

And all you've learned is how to chop
zucchinis across the street?

You'll be the death of me.

Perhaps things like this are what matter
the most in life. You have no idea.

Did college teach you how to talk back?

Yes, and I'll be getting
a master's on it too.

Is that so?

-Right. You.
-What is it this time?

What did you mean yesterday?

You went to the police again?

What about you?

When did you tell Lee Jingeun
not to call you Mother?

I asked you first. Answer me.

Did you guys meet him
behind my back? Seriously?

You drive me crazy.

I could say the same about you.

-I told you to stay away from him.
-I told you not to turn yourself in.

-So how could you secretly meet him?
-Why didn't you listen?

Be quiet.

-Don't you agree, Grandma?
-She's crazy. What should I do?

-She'll be the death of me.
-I ought to lock her up.

-Shut it.
-Look.

-Hear me out.
-She kept--

Zip it up, will you?

Unbelievable.

No, I mean, hello.

I'm sorry.

It felt like I was watching a sitcom.

You're all so adorable.

So this is how it feels
not to sleep a wink.

Gyehoon.

It's an emergency.

Do you have any eye drops? Do you?

Aren't you curious about why I need them?

I couldn't sleep at all last night.

What you told me yesterday
was too shocking.

I was so stunned.

Now that I'm aware of everything,

I don't see them the same way anymore.

My world has turned upside down.

Look at that glass.

It's top quality.

We bought the most expensive one.

I think it's thinner
than the previous one.

You're wrong.

It looks great.

Don't leave your print on it.

We won't break it again.

I'm not too sure about that.

Not for the third time.

You idiot.

I knew it.

No matter the reason,

these two shoved a man

into a fridge.

And also her.

And Eunjung tried
to stab someone with a knife.

-Isn't that heavy?
-No, I'm fine.

Have jjajangmyeon.

-I had it yesterday.
-Then have jjamppong.

-I want budaejjigae.
-Hello.

Sure, hi.

That man ran someone over
and tried to bury him.

It's freezing.

Hurry up!

Life is a horror movie.

Will we be able
to get out of this neighborhood alive?

I'd like…

to quit.

Really?

I would only be a headache
if I continued to work here.

And I can't guarantee you
that I wouldn't try to stab him again.

I don't mind it.

You can do anything you want.

However, just don't do anything here.

That's all I ask of you.

But I'm not confident
that I'll behave here.

That wasn't a joke?

Go home and rest for the day.
We can talk again next time.

Me too.

I'd like to quit today.

You can't.

-What?
-I said no.

You said you'd consider it.

I did, and I decline.

-What?
-This is a workplace.

I never said that.

It's not someplace
you can come and go as you please.

An employee could have a situation arise.

The employment contract
should be taken seriously.

Did I sign a sl*ve contract?

No, it was a regular employment contract.

-Did I sign it in blood?
-No, you used a pen.

-Are you kidding me?
-Who?

Me?

I'm serious right now.

Likewise.

Both of you

will have to stay here
until your contract is terminated.

Chef Lee, take as much time as you need
before coming back to work.

As for Ms. Noh,
come to work exactly on time

and don't clock out early.

Make sure you work full-time.

Aren't you curious about how I'm feeling?

I would if I were you.

It's obvious.

I'm glad I found my sister.

But I'm also in pain
since there's no hope anymore.

They come and go.

But still,

I'm able to laugh and have fun
if I see something funny.

That's good.

This morning…

-Please eat.
-Okay.

-Eat up.
-Okay.

Thank you for the meal.

Jeez.

Is this eggplant?

The eggplant was like snot.

Everything was a mess.

But I could tell
that they wanted to feed me well.

They told me to come over often
to eat and sleep.

But I'm not going to.

Why not?

Because I might fool myself
into thinking I could be happy.

Just because I finally found my sister…

doesn't mean the rage and hatred
have gone away.

-Where's Dahyun?
-She clocked out

at 7 p.m. precisely, not a second sooner.

Did she go home?

No. She went with someone who was waiting
for her in front of the restaurant.

What?

Could it be--

It was a woman.

Who could it be?

Is something going on between you two?

Why does she want to quit out of the blue?

You do know she likes you, right?

I know.

What about you?

Don't you like her too?

What difference would it make if I did?

That was delicious.

Not bad.

-Sir, two more beers filled to the brim.
-Okay.

You're not bad yourself.

Why did you come see me?

You should've asked the police
for help if you were being stalked.

Would that have changed anything?

We could've filed a restraining order
or protected you.

You could've also gotten a smartwatch
to call us whenever you needed to.

I often see victims

on the news who suffered
even though they did those things.

Well, there are such cases too.
But still--

I was scared he'd retaliate
if he knew I reported him.

And…

I was also afraid
he might harm others too.

There are lunatics who threaten
and harm the victim's family or friends.

I was worried about my mom and grandma.

And…

And?

And…

Do you have more family members?

Yes. My terrible boss.

I'd still like you to report him.
He deserves punishment.

I will.

And…

-I'll turn myself in.
-Good thinking--

Turn yourself in?

PROMOTIONAL PROPOSAL FOR CAVIAR

Does she even know what time it is?

Where in the world is this brat,
and why isn't she picking up?

Why is she holding that bat?

Hey, terrible boss. Why are you out here?

Why are you out alone at this hour?

What's going on? You look like Gyehoon,
but sound like my mom.

You obviously had a drink.

How could you drink
when you need to be extremely careful

at times like this?

I wasn't alone.

I was with a police officer. Happy?

A police officer?
Did you do something again?

No, I didn't.

Goodbye then.

It's just too strange.

Are you a pervert?

Why would you suddenly call me that?

You can't keep making me feel confused.

You act friendly one minute
then ice-cold another.

What's it to you
whether or not I come home?

Because I feel the same way.

What do you mean?

If something

happens to you while I'm away…

I'd feel bad.

Why?

Why would you feel bad?

Talk about humanism once again,
and I'll k*ll you.

Answer me.

Do you like me?

Or are you scared I'd disappear?

What if I am?

Dahyun!

Dahyun!

I'm not going anywhere.

I won't disappear.

Hey, good--

Something just passed me by.

About the Geumdo Villa m*rder case.

-Geumdo Villa?
-Yes.

Minjo, I was talking to you--

Who was the officer in charge?

I've identified a man
who might've lived there.

Where do you live?

I live on the third floor.
The one with the white curtains.

GEUMDO VILLA

Since we've identified a suspect,

we could compare his DNA
to the one found at the crime scene.

-Who is he?
-Before that,

who told you that?

How did you find this out?

It was from an anonymous tip.

-Anonymous?
-Yes.

Make sure you get the facts straight.

If not, you could be
accusing an innocent civilian.

That individual's future is on the line.

I'm just saying you shouldn't be swayed
by false reports, that's all.

Okay?

-What is it?
-Don't tell me

you were laughing at me.

Did I laugh just now?

You little--

Aren't you craving a late-night snack?

It's on me.

-Really?
-Yes.

Officer Ji, why are you still here?

-Go home.
-Yes, ma'am.

Darn it.

If something
happens to you while I'm away,

I'd feel bad.

I'm not going anywhere.

I won't disappear.

He looked like a kid who just got hurt.

What? Oh, no! What do I do?

I'm late!

Come home early and pick up your phone.

Okay.

I looked for you all night
with a bat in my hand.

Why would you go out all by yourself?

And don't carry around a bat.

It's all because of you.

Here. You didn't get much sleep. Eat up.

-I'm late. It's okay.
-Good girl.

-I'm off!
-Have one more.

-What's with her?
-Bye!

Sorry about that.

Three minutes t*rd.

Look at those lovebirds.

It's my day off,
so I'm headed to the library.

Are you eating well?

My mom and grandma wanted
to give you some porridge.

Porridge? No, that's okay.

That's really okay.

I eat well. I'm a chef after all.

-That's true.
-By the way, honey,

have you ever visited
Lee Jingeun's social media page?

Yes. I didn't look at it
too closely though.

Then can you take a good look at it?

Something just feels off.

POSTS

DESTINED AND REUNITED
I RECOGNIZED YOU RIGHT AWAY

THANK YOU FOR YOUR LOVE,
FINALLY DATING, DESTINY

A NOSTALGIC PLACE
DO YOU REMEMBER THAT DAY?

What does this all mean?

When did I first

come into your life?

Are you sure you remember it correctly?

Dahyun.

We didn't meet for the first time at work.

Right here in this neighborhood.
Don't you remember?

Eun Gyehoon. You'll regret this.

You'll be kneeling before me
and sobbing soon.

So don't act
like you're all that, Gyehoon.

I found you.

STEW PLACE

Yes, what is it?

You want to talk with me?

Why did you run over here?

What's the emergency?

This is just a suspicion of mine.

Lee Jingeun may have lived
in Jihwa-dong when he was little.

Although I don't remember,

we may have known each other in the past.

What do you mean?

A NOSTALGIC PLACE
DO YOU REMEMBER THAT DAY?

Do you not remember anything?

What about you? You used to live here too.

Nothing rings a bell.

Something did bother me.

Don't act like you're all that, Gyehoon.

Don't act like you're all that, Gyehoon.

Don't act like you're all that, Gyehoon.

So don't act
like you're all that, Gyehoon.

-Put on your seatbelt.
-What?

My mom and aunt
aren't home right now. You can come in.

Okay.

Wait here while I look for something.

Do you want anything to drink?

May I have a glass of water?

Sure.

Here--

-Here you go.
-Thank you.

Wait here.

That's me.

Guys, slow down!

Do you want to play with us?

Hi, I'm Eun Gyeyoung.

Eun Gyeyoung and I…

were in the same class.

Dahyun.

Did I startle you?

I'm sorry for barging in here.

We had moved to forget about Gyeyoung.

But then my mom
decorated this room exactly like hers.

Did you know

my sister?

I didn't really know her.

But…

Let's go.

Lee Jingeun had gone
to the same school as we did.

And there was…

someone else too.

Someone else?

-Go in first.
-What about you?

There's this amazing boy,
but I don't remember anything about him.

He always came to my rescue.

I think he must've liked me.

Are you okay?

That kid…

was Eun Gyehoon.

It's been a while. How have you been?

I don't think you and I were ever close.

That's true.

But you were pretty famous back then.

Han Sejin, the son of a m*rder*r.

Actually…

my dad had…

blood on his clothes.

But now, your name is Ji Wontak.

Look at that.
You even changed your surname.

Just cut to the chase.

Why did you want to see me?

You don't like Eun Gyehoon, do you?

-What?
-I want to get rid of him.

Thanks to him, you guys ran away
in the middle of the night

after your dad became a m*rder*r
and you, a m*rder*r's son.

Don't you despise him?

How is that even possible?

That's enough.

And who says my dad isn't guilty?

He's a m*rder*r, and I'm a m*rder*r's son.

It's the truth.

So what?

That's not true.

You got it all wrong.

Did you really think
your dad was a m*rder*r?

You're unbelievable.

That's not true.

Do you know why?

Because I was there that day.

I saw it all.

What?

This is all because of Eun Gyehoon--

It's all his fault.

So we were all…

I'm Noh Dahyun, a new transfer student.

I hope we get along.

-Goal!
-Yes!

Gyeyoung.

-Eun Gyeyoung.
-Gyeyoung!

Say it! I said, say it!

Say it! I said, say it!

Say it!

What brings you to Jihwa-dong?

I'm going to live here.

I'm policeman Ji Wontak. I was
just transferred to the Jihwa Patrol Unit.

All right!

I told you to get out of my way. Jeez.

We were all the children of Jihwa-dong.

Four of us grew up to become adults.

And…

one who couldn't grow up.

Go in first.

What about you?

Don't tell me

he's meeting Lee Jingeun.

CHEF EUN GYEHOON

Do you finally remember who I am?

Unfortunately, I do.

But you're a scumbag
who doesn't deserve to be remembered.

I just can't forget you.

Do you know why?

You were too busy having fun
that you had no idea

your injured sister
was being dragged somewhere.

So how could I forget you?

Enough with this nonsense.

Tell me.

What's this garbage about?

I know who took your sister.

If this is a joke,

you will pay for it.

Answer me.

And if I do, will you believe me?

I want to tell you the truth,

but I'm worried you won't believe me.

Don't play word games with me.

It's your fault for leaving
your injured sister all by herself.

Hey, you're making me
not want to tell you.

You're exactly as I expected.

You know nothing.

You just want to rub salt
into my wound, don't you?

What a load of bull.

-That's enough.
-Let go.

Officer, are you just going to watch?

b*stard.

You jerk.

That's enough.

-Stop it or I'll arrest you.
-Let go of me!

Darn it.

You little…

I told you to stop.

Hey, come at me.

-That's enough.
-Hey.

Just stop it, will you?

Just cut to the chase.
My patience is running low.

How boring.

I'm just happy

that we've reunited once again.

And Gyehoon, I'm not lying.

I know who took your sister.

Are you still talking about that?

Let me go!

Hey, you.

Hey.

I love your expression.

Come on!

All right.

Once you're willing
to kneel before me and beg,

we can talk again.

Hey, where do you think you're going?
Come back.

Just stop it!

LINK

Lee Jingeun said some strange things.

He said Gyeyoung was hurt

and that he knew who took her.

People have called me

the son of a m*rder*r my entire life.

So what now?

What difference would it make
if you're not a m*rder*r?

He completely messed up your face.

Did he?

I said I'd k*ll that scumbag
if he touched you.

The only way
to keep those whom you love safe

is by not letting them
come into your life.

But…

I'm curious about Eun Gyehoon.