(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)
(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)
(Also, children and animals were filmed under production guidelines.)
(Drugs are not just a simple deviation, but a serious crime...)
(that can destroy individuals, families, and the entire society...)
(with a single choice.)
(Korea Airport Customs)
Here in South Korea,
it was tough to bring drugs in,
and it used to be hard to sell them, too.
Delivery!
Why, you ask?
First,
The people here are obsessed with morality.
And second, Korea's customs and the police are actually good at their jobs.
(Exhibit)
All right, let's go.
Darn it!
Get out!
You're not going to open up, right? Don't open it.
Don't you dare open it.
Move, you punk!
What the heck are you doing?
- You punk! - Get out here, you bastard!
Darn it.
Here.
Darn it.
So, 90 percent get caught and go bust, but...
Bingo.
But there's always that lucky ten percent.
High risk,
high return.
(Jinjeon Trading Interview Results)
(Thank you for applying to Jinjeon Trading.)
(Mr. Hwang, about your interview,)
(We regret that you have not been selected.)
(Business Closure Notice)
I'm sorry.
That's why they all take the plunge.
For that 10 percent chance.
For someone with no hope, drugs can be their crypto or stocks.
Today...
(Lee Kyung)
(Can I get 10g? I need a rig, too.)
Me?
I'm different, though.
To me, this is...
like chips for the game...
to win the real prize.
Which makes me wonder...
what that lady can offer me.
(Episode 2)
Are you in or out?
(I need it by tomorrow. At least 15g, to start.)
I need it by tomorrow. At least 15g, to start.
Who are you?
Wait, you are...
the woman from earlier.
What is it?
Why are you following me?
Don't you...
recognize me, Mr. Lee?
You are Su Ah's mother.
Wait, what are you doing here?
James.
You're James, aren't you?
Ma'am, let me explain.
A friend of mine owns a club, and I was just there helping him out.
I want in.
- What? - Let's work together.
Let's be partners.
You and me.
I never expected to run into a student's parent like this.
Well, I think I was more surprised than you.
Have you been at Medusa long?
No. Not very long.
What about you? How long have you been doing this?
Where did you get this? I've never seen a product like this before.
Do I really have to tell you that?
I don't take anything if I don't know the source.
Fine, if you don't want it, forget it. Plenty of others will buy it.
Like who?
Go on, tell me. It's a small world in this business.
I can tell you if they're trustworthy. Call it a parent-teacher service.
You don't seem to understand what I saw back there, Mr. Lee.
So what?
What?
If I don't buy it, who are you going to tell?
That the quiet, after-school teacher is actually a drug dealer?
I just might.
Then maybe I should tell Su Ah what her mother is trying to sell.
Just remember. When you have leverage over someone,
it means you have a new weakness, too.
Sit down. This is a business transaction, after all.
We'll need to draw up a contract.
So you're agreeing to be partners?
Be honest.
You two just waltzed in here thinking this would be easy, didn't you?
Thinking you'd get hit a bit and that's all.
That's enough.
No, that's not it, Boss.
Then why did you come empty-handed?
Dong Hyun, do you even know what that product was?
This is on a whole other level than the stuff we used to sell.
It was 100 percent pure...
and made especially for our VIP clients.
And your man, Kim Bong Nam, stole it and got killed before we sold anything?
If you had any sense of responsibility, the least you could've done was return it.
Isn't that just common sense and common decency?
And you call yourself a college graduate?
Who sent Bong Nam to Incheon for drugs? It was you, Boss.
- So how is that our fault? - Hey, shut your mouth!
"Partnership agreement."
"This agreement between Kang Eun Soo, Party B,"
"and James, Party A..."
"stipulates the terms and conditions to be upheld..."
"regarding their partnership in the supply and sale of methamphetamine,"
What are you doing? Aren't you going to read it?
Having second thoughts? We can call this off.
"One. Party B is to supply meth to Party A."
"Two."
"If details of this venture are leaked without the consent of Party A,"
"the partnership will be terminated."
"Three."
"If Party B fails to uphold the agreement,"
"or causes any loss to Party A due to their negligence,"
"Party B is liable for damages."
"Four. If any issues arise from the source,"
"all responsibility and liability fall entirely on Party B."
"Five. The profit share for Party A and B will be a seventy-thirty split..."
Is this a joke?
Well...
Why wouldn't it be? All you do is supply the goods from home.
I have to secure the distribution points, find the customers.
I'm the one doing all the legwork.
I'll agree, on one condition.
If I prove to be more useful, we renegotiate the terms.
Interesting.
All right. I look forward to seeing just how useful you become.
Finish reading.
Oh, one more thing.
What's this product called?
This quality is much higher than regular ice.
- Peppermint. - What?
It looks just like a piece of peppermint candy.
I have to admit that I'm intrigued.
Why are you doing this? You're clearly new to this.
And you seem scared.
It's none of my business, though.
I'm just curious.
You're right.
It is none of your business.
I actually did it.
I...
I really did it.
Dong Hyun!
You son of a witch! I'm going to kill you!
Joon Hyun.
If you don't bring me that bag,
next time, it won't be just his finger. I'll cut off his hands and feet.
Got it?
I need an answer.
Yes. I understand.
(Mimi, Yoo Mi Seon, Born October 16, 1996)
(Lawyer Han Seon Jae's Unconventional Move)
(Han Seon Jae. Nephew of the Justice Vice Minister)
(Father: Head of Seongdae Law Firm Position: Junior Lawyer at Seongdae)
(Seongdae and Tuen Electronics Collaborating on Youth Leader Program)
(Government Subsidizes Tuen Electronics and Bio)
(Tuen to Form Holding Company Structure)
(Kang Hwi Rim, Male, 29, Born July 11, 1992)
(Position: Director of Tuen Holdings)
(Kang Hwi Rim, Male, 29, Born July 11, 1992)
(Mimi's birthday party where Vips attends)
(Gwangnam Police Narcotics Unit Tracking 10kg of Missing Meth)
"The missing meth."
(At Haengbok-dong in Gwangnam-gu,)
(a drug trafficking suspect, Mr. Kim, was fleeing from police...)
(Mr. Kim is known as a member of Phantom.)
"Phantom."
(Ten kilograms of this new type of methamphetamine...)
(are enough for approximately 300,000 doses.)
"They failed a drug seizure."
I'm in a bind, but what if taking this makes it worse?
The look and composition are definitely different.
The timing...
(Delivery Man)
The person you have called has their phone turned off. Connecting to voicemail.
Charges will apply after the tone.
Darn it.
What? Not now!
Let go, darn it, Dong Hyun!
Promise me.
Joon Hyun...
- Dong Hyun! - Promise me.
Darn it.
Let me go!
Dong Hyun!
Just let me go!
(Haengbok hospital)
You're in a lot of pain, aren't you?
I'm okay for now.
Honey, we need to start your treatment soon.
I'm so sorry.
For all of this.
I'm just so sorry.
Hey.
Do you remember?
When we were first married,
you used to bring home stray dogs and cats all the time.
And always the ones that were hurt or sick.
Even though you had no idea you were allergic to fur,
you'd be coughing and sniffling all the time like a goof,
insisting it was just a cold.
As frustrating as it was, I used to think...
that a man who could never pass by a creature in need...
was probably why you married me.
Is that how you saw me, too?
My parents were gone, and I was struggling to get by all alone?
No.
I thought you were incredible.
I was so impressed with how you were trying to make a life for yourself,
and that's why I married you.
So you'll keep seeing me that way, right?
No matter what I do or who I become?
Of course.
You've never made a wrong choice before.
I really hope that's true this time, too.
Guess where I am today, everyone!
Happy birthday, Mimi!
- Say hi to the camera real quick! - Say hello to me!
- Over here! - My gosh.
What's up, everyone? Guess where I am? I'm at Mimi's birthday party!
This is going to be so much fun.
Happy birthday, Mimi!
- Thank you for coming! - Did you bring money?
Okay, first things first.
Happy birthday!
Stop it, Seon Jae.
What? It's fun!
You made it.
James!
Everyone, say hi. He's the one who set all of this up today.
Really? Let's give him a hand!
You've met none of them before, right?
This is Seon Jae.
Nephew of the Vice Minister of Justice.
And this is Hwi Rim.
Kang Hwi Rim.
(Kang Hwi Rim, Male, 29, Born July 11, 1992)
Hey, what are you doing? You're supposed to collect the phones.
You don't want to upset Director Kang, do you?
Do we really have to do this?
- Make sure you keep them safe. - You're now a director,
so you must be careful.
You're a director already?
Didn't you just join the company two years ago?
Please, it's his family's company.
As if time is a factor.
Hey, James?
You too.
Come on, hurry up.
So you're James?
I can finally put a face to the name. I've heard lots about you and was curious.
Right.
Hold on a second.
You two know each other, right? I heard you two have met.
We've known each other since we were kids.
You should have toned down the act a little.
Then again.
There are always guys like you.
Gas them up a little, and they think they're some big shot.
That's crossing a line.
It's always the nobodies who act that way.
The rest of the setup is great,
but the guest management is a joke.
Isn't that the most basic part?
Hey.
Flirting with someone at your girlfriend's party?
Enough with curating the crowd.
I like him.
Hey, I want to hire you for my birthday. Something on this scale, maybe?
Seon Jae, he's not the boss, why would you...
My gift. It's the latest release.
Oh my gosh.
This is it!
Oh my gosh.
Best birthday present ever!
Mom, you're staying over at the hospital and coming home in the morning, right?
Yes.
Did you have dinner?
Yes, I had bulgogi at Jin Hee's.
Don't overdo it. See you tomorrow. I Love you!
(I Love you.)
I Love you.
What am I doing?
- Sir. - What?
It's been a few days, but we haven't heard a thing.
So?
I'm just saying, it's not like we have any solid intel.
Staking out the club blind is inefficient and a waste of our time.
For crying out loud.
Just what I'd expect from a top student. You're always obsessed with "efficiency."
Look here.
Haengbok-dong was a bust, right? So we must check every possible location.
And what do you mean, "blind?"
I've put the word out to all my informants here.
I told them to call me the second they see anyone using drugs.
- You mean you told the club promoters? - That's right.
Last time, they framed someone else just to help their own clients get away.
Weren't you the one who had to write a report after that?
I did.
Hey, that was ages ago. That was...
You and your darn good memory.
Are you trying to mess with me right now?
That wasn't my intention.
Just eat your darn burger.
It's huge.
Thanks.
I love you, too.
You're enjoying this, but why pretend?
I'll get it.
- What's the big deal if I touch you? - Who is that jerk?
You'll do it with anyone.
- What? You psycho. - Mimi!
- Darn... - Is he insane?
- What's wrong with him? - Get over here.
Get out of my way.
- Are you okay? - Hey!
- Look at me. - Let's go outside.
- Let me go. - Let's go!
- Let go of me! - Coming through!
Let go!
Darn you.
Let me go!
Let go!
Darn...
You're asking for a death wish...
You have a death wish?
I'm going to kill you, you punk!
Hey!
You know what?
Guys who are really about that life...
They just do it instead of talking.
Like me.
You little...
I'm going to kill you!
Are you crazy?
I'm best friends with Hwi Rim!
You think you can get away with this?
You're such a delusional little coward.
Just because you're close, do you think his power is yours?
If you understand me, then go away.
And don't even think about coming around here again.
How dare he...
When he's nothing but a nobody...
What are you eavesdropping?
You're the cleaning lady?
Because of you, I had to deal with that punk.
Do you know how much this room cost me? It's all ruined because of you, you witch.
Stay back!
What?
Is that a gun?
Go on, shoot.
I'm in a bad mood anyway. Maybe I can make some money off of this.
- Go on, shoot! - Don't think I won't!
Lady, are you nuts?
Darn it!
Hey.
Seeing you puts me in a bad mood as well.
Come on!
Bring it on!
Come on! I dare you! You...
You coward!
You crazy witch...
She's a psycho!
I can't believe I just cursed like that. My goodness.
Unbelievable!
What the heck is with that guy?
Looks like there was an accident.
- There's someone inside. - They look badly hurt, don't they?
Honey, call for help, quick!
- Honey, is it 112? - No, it's 119.
Hold on.
(James)
Yes.
You need to send someone over here.
We're at...
(K.E.S Calling)
Hey.
Mimi.
Don't let it get to you.
You know those types.
Gas them up a little, and they think they're some big shot.
The kind who cross the line.
And boundaries are so important, you know?
- Right? - Definitely.
It doesn't look like our new friend here will have that problem.
What was its name again?
Peppermint?
This is Ice, right?
I've never seen any that looks like this.
Not bad.
Not bad? What are you talking about?
This is very good, actually.
This is great! Where did you get it?
Tell me.
How much?
Name your price.
You look really familiar.
You don't recognize me?
Please don't move.
Everyone, please step back.
The police.
(James)
(Police)
- Is this the car? - Yes, sir.
Move out!
Keep it moving.
This guy's tripping.
Are you flirting with him now?
Watch your mouth, Seon Jae.
Sorry. Okay?
Hwi Rim always has got to be the tough guy.
It hurts.
I guess I just have one of those faces.
I wish that were true. He's better-looking than you are.
Seriously, where are you from? I've been dying to know.
I don't recognize you, so you're not from the local scene.
From overseas?
No, that's not it. All those guys know each other.
True.
Oh, my God!
Don't tell me...
A host?
That actually makes sense.
If he were, I'd know him. Let me guess.
Gangnam.
Itaewon. Am I right?
What? Come on, tell us.
Hey, come on. We've got all night to get to know each other.
Tonight we drink till we drop, all right? Now, drink up.
Drink up.
It's my birthday!
Pour them up.
Look at him loving this.
This is identical to the sample from the motel...
where Kim Bong Nam was staying.
Where did he come from?
Looks like he came from the parking garage.
Should I pull up the CCTV footage?
(Club Medusa)
Mr. Lee!
- What the heck? - Watch where you're going.
- What's wrong with you? - Seriously. What was that?
Mr. Lee!
Here...
What? What is this about?
Do you have a warrant?
Oh, he knows what this means.
What's that supposed to mean?
It means I don't need a warrant.
Let's go.
Hey, come on. Don't be like this.
- Come on. - Coming through!
- Get off me! - Let's move.
Hey, get out of the way.
Wait!
Mr. Lee!
Here, take it. Quick!
- Hey, get out of the way! - Here!
Mr. Lee!
Run...
James.
What are you looking at?
The cops are here.
- Should we head to the after-party? - The after-party?
This is kicking in fast. Let's go to the after-party!
I found it.
- Let's go to the after-party! - Hey, man, it's me. Are you still open?
Keep drinking.
I need to rent out your whole bar. I'll pay double what you'd make tonight.
Clear out all the tables.
Hey, explain what's going on first.
- See? You can trust him. - Get out of here! Now!
To the after-party!
Hey, move!
Police!
Make way, please.
Let's go to the after-party!
- Coming through. - All right, coming through.
- Excuse us. - Okay, excuse us.
Police.
Coming through.
Please make some room.
Coming through.
- Please clear a path. - Excuse us.
- Move it. - Let's get through.
Sorry, coming through.
Go to the security room and secure the CCTV.
Yes, sir.
What's wrong with her?
- What's going on? - Delete the footage...
of the VIP floor hallway and VIP Rooms 1, 2, and 3.
Understood.
Don't touch anything. We're Gwangnam Police Narcotics Unit.
I need to check the CCTV.
Excuse me.
Keep me updated!
They're entering the VIP hallway now.
(Vip Room 3)
Let's go in.
He just went into the office.
Excuse me. Just passing through.
Sure. You can go that way.
What? What's wrong with this thing?
Looks like it's dead.
What the...
Is this the right place?
Where the hell did they go?
You're sure it was Room 3?
- What? Room 3? - Room 3? It's Room 3!
- Room 3. - Room 3.
Search it!
Room 3...
Okay, good!
Let's go!
What's going on?
I keep telling you, we don't run that kind of business here.
You hear some crazy story and come in here and ruin our entire weekend.
Who's going to pay for all this?
Are you cops going to pay for all this?
You can bet I'm filing a claim for damages.
Sir, the CCTV footage was wiped.
What did you think of your first sale?
Well...
Is that how you always party?
You and your...
Clients?
Did you think we were going to play house with the drugs or something?
No need to freak out.
People in this country are so weird. There are far worse things in the world.
People freak out when you mention drugs. Like it's some kind of plague.
Isn't it kind of the same thing?
Tell me, ma'am. In this country, what do you think leads to more crime...
between getting drunk or getting high?
It's not like I'm speculating on property or running some stock scam.
If you think about it, that's way worse. The whole country gets hurt by that stuff.
But this is a victimless crime. No one's being forced.
They're all doing it because they want to.
- If you're curious, you should try it. - No. I don't want to.
You're such a scaredy-cat.
If it's not a big deal, why don't you do it?
Everyone was passing around champagne with the drugs,
but I noticed you didn't drink any.
You noticed that, did you? You're very observant.
I am pretty observant...
All right, enough with the self-promotion. Help me clean this up.
Am I the only one counting here?
Right.
I split it 70 to 30, including my tips. I owe you for what happened today,
so consider this a thank-you bonus.
And don't ask any more questions about me.
Okay.
Are we done?
Hang on.
What? What now?
How much are you bringing next time? The clients were really into it,
so I'm going to need a lot more.
Or you could just give me everything you have now.
What? Do you have that much money?
How much do you have?
One kilogram.
One kilogram?
That's a decent amount.
Okay. I can get that kind of cash together.
I'll think about it.
(Delivery Man, 4 Missed Calls)
(Delivery Man)
To leave a message, press 1.
It's me.
We need to meet up.
Excuse me, are you all...
I'm fine!
Sorry about that. Thanks.
(Restroom)
Five thousand dollars.
That's more than I'd make in three months at the grocery store.
Five thousand dollars in a single day.
You're just getting home?
Yes. Go on, get some sleep.
Mom, have you been crying?
No.
Yes, you have.
Your eyes are so puffy.
Is something wrong with Dad?
You must've had a nightmare.
You probably can't sleep well there.
You should try not to sleep at the hospital.
No, I had a wonderful dream.
A really wonderful dream.
- It was so good that it made me cry. - You're so silly.
A good dream should make you smile.
Why would you cry?
That's a good question.
Here's that sample you wanted.
So, what is it that you know?
I'm not sure yet.
Let's test this first to be sure.
- Are you kidding me? - Hey.
If you see my face, this whole deal is off.
Sit down.
Stop acting like a child.
So, what's the plan when you catch the thief?
Do you even have to ask?
Okay.
I'm not lying to you. Just wait.
Right.
Where did you say you lost the bag?
It's for Park Do Jin's medical bills.
Okay, just a moment, please.
(Kang Eun Soo, Phantom)
Where did you get this? I've never seen a product like this before.
Do I really have to tell you that?
I don't take anything if I don't know the source.
You're now coming back?
Everyone, we haven't seen Su Ah for a while. Let's give her a hand!
All right, today, as I mentioned, we're going to practice with color.
- Get out your art supplies. - Okay.
Did you get a new brush?
That thing's crazy expensive.
You're so lucky.
Look! New paints, too? Su Ah, what's the special occasion?
You really splurged.
- Hey, you guys, check out Su Ah's paints. - What are those?
Awesome.
It's awesome.
- They're so pretty! - Awesome.
- The colors are gorgeous. - I know, right?
- I want a set. - Me too.
They're gorgeous, right?
- I know, right? It's insane. - They're just so good.
Okay, stop staring at someone else's stuff and let's all get ready for class.
- Okay. - Okay.
Don't you worry about a thing, sweetheart.
I love you.
(Don't you worry about a thing, sweetie. I love you.)
Is this it? Just these three?
Yes.
What happened to your hand?
You think you can still make the delivery?
It's just my finger.
(Don't you worry about a thing, sweetie. I love you.)
Boss.
What do we do when we find the thief who stole the drugs?
We kill the thief.
Kill them?
Where did you say you lost the bag?
The Haengbok-dong redevelopment zone.
(Walking on Thin Ice)
Do you know...
how I've managed to survive in this business?
I don't care about you. I just want the guy who brought the drugs.
It's because I never take any risks.
I'll do anything.
Then bring it all to me. All the drugs you stole.
His medical bills and our mortgage come out to 186,700 dollars.
- That's all I need to take care of. - I'll at least spare your life.
Then let's just die together, Mr. Lee.
(Subtitles are provided by KOCOWA.)