Wall to Wall (2025) Movie Script
SEOUL
APRIL 2021
Apartment prices in Seoul are setting
record highs for the 40th week running.
In response to the skyrocketing prices,
the government has forecast
heavy-handed loan regulations.
All-in buyers are maxing out
everything they have,
fearing this is their last chance
to own a property in Seoul
Do you think I'm late on purpose?
I told you, I took time off work for this.
Yeah, I'm almost there.
I'm right out front.
I'll be there in one minute.
Just one minute!
1.1 billion won?
But you said 1.09 billion.
And that was just an hour ago.
Take it or leave it.
It feels like a waste for me
to sell it anyway.
There are others waiting in line.
What will it be?
NOH WOO-SUNG
Congratulations. You're a homeowner.
Here are the loan documents
you need to complete.
I'd like a credit loan!
LOAN APPROVED
SAVINGS ACCOUNT CLOSED
SELL ALL
META COIN
CONFIRM SALE
CASH SALE
SELL
Assistant Manager Noh here
now owns an apartment in Seoul!
He pooled everything.
The staff loan and early severance!
MORTGAGE LOAN 2.28%
Congrats. You deserve it.
RENTAL DEPOSIT RETURNED
30 MILLION WON
Thank you for everything.
Land for sale!
Over here!
I'll transfer the money now.
Much appreciated.
That's everything!
-It's already up by 140 million.
-It is?
Hey, slow down!
-Is that it?
-Over there!
That's our home.
This is our home?
It's perfect.
PROPERTY REGISTRATION NOTICE
HOLDER: NOH WOO-SUNG
UNIT SIZE: 84.98 SQUARE METERS
WALL TO WALL
AUGUST 2024
SEOUL
OVERDUE MAINTENANCE FEE
PAYMENT DEMAND NOTICE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
ROYAL CITY SILEO
URGENT SALE 870 MILLION WON
There's been an overflow of urgent sales
due to the dip in housing prices,
but the reality is
that Seoul apartment prices
have always climbed in the end.
Hold tight, and they'll eventually rise.
Especially you all-in buyers.
I know it's tough for you.
YOUR LOAN INTEREST RATE
ADJUSTED FROM 16.87% TO 18.18%
But you must not give up.
Sell now, and I guarantee
you'll regret it forever.
FAREWELL, STRUCK CRYPTO GOLD!
Is everyone coming to have beef tonight?
-I wouldn't miss it, bro.
-Man, I'm so freaking jealous.
"I wish I bought crypto, too,
not an apartment."
"I'm so damn jealous."
Sorry?
No, it's just
I could hear what you were thinking.
Oh, I wasn't thinking that.
Guys like him
who just happen to get a lucky break
give everyone else unrealistic ideas.
Idiots risk their life savings
and take out unaffordable loans,
thinking they can hit it big.
No wonder the economy's so screwed
with all those investment
and speculation junkies.
Don't you agree?
Well, yes.
But I'm not a speculator.
I actually live in my apartment.
Oh, you do?
Yes.
A proud house poor here, huh?
Sir.
But still, you went from just poor
to house poor.
That's a step up, isn't it?
Good grief. Will he ever step up at work?
Suck it up, man.
It sucks, but you've got loans to pay.
History proves
that Seoul apartment prices only go up.
Just watch me.
I'll hold out until Cho fucking croaks
of jealousy, that dipshit.
You sure you can last that long?
You pay more every month than you earn.
What, you want me to sell the apartment?
What if prices rise?
And what if they keep tanking?
Asshole.
Come on. It's about time you gave up.
You held out for long enough.
I couldn't sell if I wanted to.
Let alone find a renter.
It wouldn't have been so bad
with two incomes.
I told you not to call off your wedding.
Hey, I thought that topic was off-limits.
I'm just worried about you.
You look like shit.
Would it kill you to shave every so often?
My noisy neighbors are keeping me up.
Oh, right. Hey.
Are you going to Seo's farewell dinner?
You should. He's buying everyone beef.
Can't. Gotta make money.
That debt won't go anywhere
with that part-time gig of yours.
We should get Seo shit-faced
and suck some investment tips out of him.
-Investment?
-Yup.
Does Seo remind you
of all the crypto you had to cash out?
I thought that was also off-limits.
Just worried about you, bud.
Look at this face.
-You call this a fucking face?
-Shut up, House Poor.
Whatever, Crypto Poor.
-Let's get going.
-When will I win big with crypto and quit?
I'm not even asking to get rich.
I just want to stop working so late.
You're right.
GREENLIGHT THE GTX-K LINE
NOGANG STATION NOW!
NOISE BETWEEN FLOORS
BE A CONSIDERATE NEIGHBOR
MY 12TH AND 8TH-GRADERS
ARE VERY SENSITIVE, PLEASE KEEP IT DOWN
MAINTENANCE OFFICE
CONNECTING
Hello, this is maintenance.
Hello, it's Apartment 1401.
They're being noisy again upstairs.
I've tried calling,
but they won't answer their intercom.
Well, instead of just calling them
over the intercom,
could you try going over there
and talking to them in person?
Well, all right. I understand.
I'll look into it right away.
Wait, one second.
The downstairs neighbors
keep leaving notes on my door.
Tell them it's not me.
Sure.
Hello.
MY CHILDREN CAN'T STUDY
PLEASE KEEP THE NOISE DOWN
It only took five seconds
for the 16 floors to collapse.
Signs of poor construction
were found all over
REVENGE ON NEIGHBORS
740,000 LIKES
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
FRONT DOOR
What are you doing?
I live downstairs.
I guess you didn't see this.
I'm telling you, it's not me.
Didn't maintenance tell you?
Oh no. Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
What the
What on earth are you doing?
My daughter is a senior,
and my son is in 8th grade.
You know how it is.
They're so very sensitive.
The kids need their sleep,
and it's just so noisy through the night.
I wrote it all down for you.
I'm telling you,
the noises aren't from my place.
I just woke up
because of the noise myself.
Seriously, how many times
must I tell you it's not me?
My husband says
he's certain the noises
are from your place.
Well, he's wrong.
So seriously,
stop leaving these notes on my door.
It only gets noisy when you're home.
What are you doing?
You listen carefully.
You don't want my husband to come up here.
Are you
threatening me right now?
I'm just expressing my concern.
Seriously, lady.
I told you it's not me.
It's not from my place.
The vibrations and footsteps.
They're all coming from upstairs.
Want to come in and hear for yourself?
Hey, hold on. Just wait.
Excuse me.
What the hell? Are you insane?
Can you not run up my bill?
Shoes.
Your shoes!
Get out.
It's silent.
No, wait.
It was really noisy a moment ago.
This rude little shit won't even admit it.
You look down on us
because we rent, don't you?
Sorry?
Look, lady. What did you say?
I've put up with enough.
Yeah, well
What are you gonna do about it?
What the hell.
What the actual fuck?
Are they doing this on purpose?
Can I help you?
Hello.
I live downstairs. Apartment 1401.
Yes, and?
The thing is,
my downstairs neighbors at 1301
keep making complaints.
Their kids are in 12th and 8th grade.
You must know they're tough years.
So?
Perhaps I should have been clearer.
Your phone can vibrate really loudly
if you leave it on the floor.
The sound of moving furniture
or your footsteps, and
You must work out.
The sound of you working out is very loud.
You sure about that?
It's been a few months now.
It just so happens that the noises
started after you moved in.
So you were living quietly,
but ever since I moved in,
your downstairs neighbors
have been complaining about noises?
Yes.
I imagine that would be
annoying and frustrating.
Well, you know
Thank you for understanding.
That's exactly how I feel right now.
Sorry?
I was sound asleep when the guy downstairs
came up to tell me to be quiet.
Oh, that's
-Did maintenance--
-I already told them it wasn't me.
I should have
looked into it properly first.
I guess I've made the same mistake.
Sorry to disturb you.
If you're so sorry,
why don't you talk to the people upstairs?
Sorry, me?
It's so damn loud every night.
Tell them they'll regret it
if they keep it up.
Do you think it's the people upstairs?
If it's not you or me,
who else could it be?
Appreciate it.
I said I was sorry.
My phone was on vibrate,
so I missed my alarm.
Yeah. I'm almost there now.
Okay. See you.
You scared me.
I live on the 14th floor. Two floors down.
Right.
Can I help you?
Do you really not know why I'm here?
The kids should be asleep by now.
And we have mats all over the floor.
What good is that gonna
NOISE-FREE HOME
IMPACT NOISE MATS INSTALLED
The vibrations from your alarms
are really loud.
What are you talking about?
I can't set alarms. They'd wake my kids.
Oh, come on.
I heard you saying something
about alarms just now.
So you were eavesdropping?
You were talking so loud at this hour.
Of course I heard you.
I missed the alarm
because I didn't set one.
Sorry?
I just said I missed it
as an excuse for being late.
Really?
I'd rather not talk about people
behind their backs,
but the noise is from upstairs.
You mean the 17th floor?
Yes. They wake up super early.
No way that noise would reach all the way
to my place. I live on the 14th floor.
You should check it out yourself, then.
MEMBER OF THE MINSEONG CHURCH CONGREGATION
Who's there?
Hello, sir. I live on the 14th floor.
Three floors down.
I see. Come on in, kid.
Jesus, let us
What's wrong with this mutt?
Take it inside.
serve your neighbor
Never seen a walker before?
Hello, sir.
What brings you all the way up here
at the crack of dawn?
Because of the noises, sir.
It's been causing us
quite some discomfort.
It'd be great if you could keep it down.
Noises?
But I can barely walk.
The noises just happen to be heard
right around the time
you're awake in the early mornings.
Especially your phone vibrating.
Do you have proof?
Proof, sir?
It's depressing enough
to be sitting around all day.
Now you're calling me
a noisy old man with no proof?
I can't even move around properly
because of my legs!
It's not that. I just--
Back in my day,
everyone knew who lived where.
We were all understanding
and considerate of each other.
People live here. They make noise!
-Well, so does your dog.
-That's absurd!
You can hear Ddungi down there?
Our walls aren't made of paper!
Unless a person's barking,
it must be your dog.
If you have so many complaints,
take it up with the one upstairs!
How much further up must I go, sir?
Go and file a formal complaint
with the resident representative!
Damn it.
PENTHOUSE
Shit.
1401, right?
Yes, hello. Do you know me?
I got a call on the intercom
from downstairs.
You want the resident representative?
Would you like to come in?
So you came all the way here
from the 14th floor because of the noise?
Yes.
Everyone kept telling me to go upstairs,
and I ended up here. I'm sorry.
Why do people always think it's upstairs?
This building uses a load-bearing system,
so the walls are connected
as one continuous unit.
How could anyone tell if the noise
was coming from above or below?
So you're saying
the building itself is the problem?
The building's not to blame.
Ultimately, people are the problem.
Right, of course.
My downstairs neighbors
keep leaving notes on my door.
It's so unfair. I'm about to go insane.
I can take care of that.
I own Apartment 1301.
So you're their landlord?
I'll get them out when their lease is up.
Can you give me two months?
If you're the landlord,
can't you just talk to them?
You can't expect me
to just wait for two whole months.
Here. Consider this compensation.
No, I can't accept
I'm not just their landlord.
I'm the resident representative.
I intend to get the weirdos
from this apartment complex,
so I'd appreciate your cooperation.
I guess that's just how it is.
It did cross my mind
that where people live,
there's bound to be some noise.
I knew we homeowners
would be on the same page.
Oh, not at all.
It's only my place on paper, really.
I maxed out my loans.
Not everyone qualifies for loans.
You need to be capable.
No, I'm really not that capable.
What's your name?
It's Noh Woo-sung.
Do you live alone?
At the moment, yes.
I live alone, yes.
Can't be easy to hold out.
You can't sell since it might go up,
but no one wants to rent either.
People around you are probably
giving you judgmental looks.
Let's hang in there
for a little while longer.
Things will get better
once the GTX line comes in.
Do you really think
the GTX will come through?
Of course.
This is a crucial time
for our apartment complex.
We don't want any ruckus.
You get what I mean,
don't you?
Yes.
Yes, ma'am.
It's for the good of the complex.
I'll do my best to stick it out.
You gotta be shitting me.
That's fucking creepy.
Shouldn't you take it
to the police at this point?
For blackmail or stalking.
What if I just provoke them even more?
Our representative said we should lay low.
And a little cash has shut you up?
Well, she gave me enough money
to cover my interest, so, yeah,
I can't complain.
That cash would barely make a dent.
Don't get started, okay?
Just forget it.
I was only looking out for you.
-What is it?
-You're not interested. Forget it.
-What is it?
-Want to know?
A little.
Okay, so last night,
I got Seo totally shit-faced
and found out
about his crypto signal group.
Dude!
You should watch out
for that kind of shit!
I bet it's some pump-and-dump--
What the fuck, dude?
Come here.
-Just get over here.
-Fucking gross.
Here. Look.
Tonight at midnight,
GB Coin will bottom out at 815 won.
After that, it will rebound,
hitting its peak of 815%
on Liberation Day, August 15.
After that, it will tank.
Wait, so you would buy in at 815 won
for an 815% return?
Yeah.
-And GB means gwangbok, as in liberation?
-Exactly, man.
An 815% return means walking away
with nine times your investment.
Nine times?
You fucking moron. You believe that?
Look at last week's pump-and-dump.
Rora Coin. They got it down to 500 won,
then pumped it up to five times.
This is how Seo made his money.
But this is a scheme.
Isn't it illegal? It's risky.
You're doing just fine, are you?
Whatever. I don't need to convince you.
This is priceless intel.
What a dimwit.
No, it's not that.
I have no seed money.
Even if I wanted to invest, I couldn't.
This is a 100% win.
Get a private loan if you must.
A private loan?
You want me to rack up more debt?
Excuse me?
This is your way out of your debt.
Say you get 80 million.
Eight times nine is 72.
You could pay off that 700 million
and still have 20 left.
Forget it. I'm already stretched thin.
I'm not taking out a private loan
over some baseless info.
That's ridiculous!
MR. NOH WOO-SUNG,
YOU ARE INELIGIBLE FOR AN URGENT LOAN
JEON YEONG-SEOK HERE
HEARD YOU NEED FAST CASH
YOU'RE MAXED OUT,
SO YOUR APARTMENT CAN BE COLLATERAL
Get it together, you idiot.
GB COIN
Hey!
Goddamn it.
Yes. I'm so sorry.
It was my fault, yes.
I'll transfer you the money.
Yes, I'm sorry.
Have a change of heart?
I can't do this.
I can't live like this anymore.
About the intel earlier.
Could you bet your life on it?
Yes, I told you.
Wait, did you get some seed money?
-I'm going to.
-Really?
How are you Hey, wait
SINSEGYE REAL ESTATE
Sir, I'm not looking for a tenant anymore.
I'll just sell it urgently.
All sales are urgent these days.
Your price?
How about 850 million?
I could probably look into it.
Take a seat.
But
I want the contract signed
and the down payment paid today.
Do you know what time it is right now?
You can't get a contract signed today.
It's today or never.
I won't sell tomorrow.
Are they seizing your place?
Sir, can you make it happen or not?
NOH WOO-SUNG
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ROYAL CITY SILEO
BUILDING 118, APARTMENT 1401
PROPERTY REGISTRATION NOTICE
SINSEGYE REAL ESTATE
800 million?
PURCHASE PRICE
800 MILLION WON
What do you mean, 800 million won?
You wouldn't get as much
if it went to auction.
If you're not interested
Wait. Please wait
But I still want 85 million
as a down payment.
Hey, you're a lucky man.
All in a matter of hours.
Check the details.
GA JU-HO ON BEHALF OF GA JUN-CHEOL
Hold on. The purchaser details seem off.
Born in 2009?
Is this for your son?
He's in the States.
Should we fly him here?
No. I'm just jealous.
This guy
What happens
if the contract is canceled
before I receive the installment?
No way. He'd never do that.
That would be his loss.
He'd be down 85 million.
No. What if I cancel it?
Then it'd be a bigger loss for you.
You'd have to pay him double. 170 million.
170 million. That's it, right?
What do you mean "that's it"?
That's a lot of money.
NOH WOO-SUNG
APARTMENT DOWN PAYMEN85 MILLION WON
BATTERY 5%
Hey, did you get the money?
-Yeah.
-How much?
Eighty-five million.
-I sold my place.
-For real?
-I'll get the money, then call it off.
-Dude, that's genius!
Okay, listen up. A limit order
can backfire if they sell out.
You have to purchase at market value
when it gets to 815 won.
-Okay?
Just buy in at 815 won, right?
Yes. I told you, it's 815! Liberation Day!
-It's time. Focus and talk later.
-Yeah.
-Bye!
-Holy shit.
CONFIRM PURCHASE
PURCHASE CONFIRMED
GB COIN
Hey.
Are you seeing this?
-Hey.
-Yeah.
What the fuck is going on here?
I know.
I think it has doubled.
Chang-wu, is this right?
-Right?
-Right?
-Right?
-Dude, is this Is this okay?
-It's still rising.
-Dude, shut up.
We can't let our guard down
before we cash out, okay?
When did I say it would peak?
Read it to me.
Right, okay.
-August 15.
-Yeah, on August 15.
-At 8:15 in the morning.
-8:15 a.m.
-Peak return, 815%.
-Exactly.
-Right?
-You just need to remember "815."
It'll get dumped right after 8:15,
so we'll just dump it before then.
-Let's not get greedy.
-Yes, okay.
-Hey.
-What is it?
So, maybe at around
Around 800
Come on, what is it?
We could sell at around 800%, right?
Heck yeah.
Hey, we should sell right away
if something doesn't seem right.
Let's just take time off
and stay at home until Liberation Day.
Have our eyes glued to it all day.
Hey, Chang-wu.
-What is it now?
-Thanks, you know.
You can thank me in your debt-free future.
Okay!
TOTAL PROFIT +137,333,799 KRW
TOTAL ROR +161.65%
8:15 A.M., AUGUST 15
ROR 815%
YOU'RE TOO LOUD
BE QUIET!
I'm sorry about this,
but can I check inside?
Are you blaming me
for the noise right now?
If you don't like it, let me see inside.
Fine. Let's take a look.
You've got to be kidding me.
This is driving me nuts.
Why does it get quiet
whenever someone comes over?
Is this really a coincidence?
I know, right?
It's driving me insane too.
It's as if someone's watching me.
Who would be watching?
I think
it's the people below.
-Below?
-Yes.
You'll know when you see them,
but I don't think
they're in their right minds.
I think they're trying to get back at me.
Should we go see them together?
So the sound from downstairs
is reaching my place?
You probably don't know,
but this building
See this? It's a load-bearing system.
All the walls are connected as one--
You shitting me?
Sorry?
I'm done with this.
You can't beat someone
who lives above you.
What the hell?
Seriously? Are you kidding?
Are you kidding me?
PLEASE BE QUIET!
Hey! I know you're in there. Come out!
I said get out here!
What are you doing?
I live upstairs.
These people are spying on me.
They're watching me
to know when to make noise.
I heard it was you
who was making the noise.
Me? You think it's me?
Says who? The people in 1301?
Excuse me. Wait
Come on, hear me out.
It's really not me.
Hello?
Mind if I borrow your lighter?
Sure.
What are you looking at?
Oh, it's nothing.
Did you know there was a murder
in the next complex over?
Really? Why?
Noise complaints, apparently.
That's no excuse to kill someone.
Our building has
serious noise complaints too.
It's really concerning.
It's not that bad.
That's what
a noise-making prick would say.
Sorry?
If we do end up with a murder,
the property value would plummet,
wouldn't it?
What the hell are you saying?
You fucking dickhead!
It was you! You slashed my tire
with that knife, you piece of shit!
That's how you wanna play?
Well, I'm not going anywhere!
LIBERATION DAY D-6
Let's go!
LIBERATION DAY D-4
Damn it!
LIBERATION DAY D-3
LIBERATION DAY D-2
Open up!
-Come out!
-Get out here!
-Is he even home?
-What's he doing?
I'm actually in Seoul. At my son's place.
Hey, it's time for breakfast.
Let's talk later.
Mom?
Oh, you're awake.
Come on, let's eat.
Have things been tough?
Yeah, of course.
I'm sorry
that I'm not from Seoul.
But Mom.
Everything's fine now.
I took care of all my debt
and your loans too.
Shut it.
What?
It's too damn loud!
Fuck me.
LIBERATION DAY D-1
TOTAL PROFIT +407,779,009 KRW
TOTAL ROR +479.98%
Fuck.
These motherfuckers.
All right, let's play.
Let's do this. Let's go.
-Open the door!
-What?
-Open up.
-I'm telling you, it's not me!
Just get out here for a moment!
Just open your door already!
Why the fuck are you all giving me shit
-He's scary.
-He was home all this time.
It stopped.
-He has some nerve.
-The subwoofer sound stopped!
It did.
You were trying to blame me
for being too noisy, but it was you?
-You bitched to me about the sound.
-See that? It's this guy, for sure.
Everyone, let's not talk out here.
Let's check inside
while we're all here, yes?
-Yes, let's!
-Let's check it out.
Hold on a sec. I said hold on!
Look, I know this looks bad!
I'll just check.
-Check!
-You're not coming inside!
Isn't this trespassing?
It's not just any noise.
It sounds like a subwoofer.
-What do you mean "a subwoofer"?
-Let's not do this here.
Let's just call the police.
-Yes, call the police!
-Call them!
Put him behind bars!
Stop this at once!
-You're all giving me a headache.
-Who's that?
Why are you all so desperate
to blow this up?
You all know it's a crucial time
for our complex.
We know that, but we can't live like this.
We can't live at all
if the property value goes down.
Would you burn a house down
to catch a bedbug?
Why would catching one noisy jerk
be a problem for the complex?
Kind of sounds like a leap.
What?
Were you going to send this
to a TV network or post it online?
You must be itching to tell everyone
our complex has a noise issue.
I've been thinking about it,
and it just doesn't make sense.
If you can't deal with the noise,
you should leave.
Why do you insist on living here?
Are you saying
that this man is making noise
to keep renters from living here?
That must be it.
Once the GTX comes through,
the rent is bound to go up.
He must've been faking a noise issue.
Hold on.
This is getting weird.
What kind of logic is that?
Wait a minute.
Are you falsely accusing us
because we rent?
"Falsely accusing," my ass.
Hey, upstairs guy. It suddenly went quiet
when you came down, right?
You know why that is?
The folks downstairs
were watching me through a camera!
They only made noise when I was home
and fell silent if anyone came over.
-To pin it all on me.
-You got evidence?
Evidence? Show us your phone.
Everyone, I'm sure it's them.
We should check their place first.
We'll definitely find speakers
at their place.
Just a moment.
All right, Woo-sung.
You'll let us see your apartment
if we check downstairs first, right?
Yes!
Of course. For sure.
But it won't come to that.
Then, let's take a look
at your place first.
Everyone's here already.
Let's check here first.
Why? So you can clean up yours
while they check mine?
No. I'm going to stay right here.
Woo-sung.
-You're not the culprit.
-I'm not.
Let's just see yours first.
We'll get nowhere by arguing.
All right, ma'am. Let's do that.
We'll have the super enter.
Yes, ma'am.
I'm going in with him.
We all have the same floor plan anyway.
We should take a proper look.
It would be faster with two people.
Go ahead.
Look, mister.
I'll be searching your home.
If you say so.
-Where's it coming from now?
-Do you hear that?
Do you all hear that?
Still think it's me? Well, do you?
Okay, let's head downstairs now.
Let's go!
I found it.
That looks like
an inter-floor revenge speaker.
18 HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION NOISE
So it's the people downstairs, is it?
This
You absolute piece of shit.
What the hell did you do? What did you do?
How did you pull this crap?
You should visit a loony bin
before the police station.
When did you fucking do this?
When did you come into my apartment?
What do you think you're doing?
When the hell
did you get into my apartment?
Get out!
Everyone out! Get out!
Get the hell out of my home!
What on earth is going on in there?
It wasn't me.
This asshole must have climbed
over my balcony to set this up.
It was all--
Oh my God.
-Hey.
-He hit him, didn't he?
Is he dead?
I didn't touch him
-Excuse us. Coming through.
-We received a call.
-He hit that guy.
-Excuse me.
Hands up.
Back away. Back away now!
But I just
-On your knees. Don't move.
-Honey!
-On your knees.
-He hit you?
-You're under arrest for battery.
-That asshole hit him!
Come on, how many times
do I have to tell you?
I'm the one who was hit.
The downstairs guy hurt himself!
All right. Just wait a minute.
The victim will be here soon.
Dump at 8:15!
This is insane.
I'm the victim here!
Excuse me, officer, sir!
I really can't be here
like this right now.
There's something my life depends on.
I'll go home real quick, then come back
and put these back on. Please?
What do you need to do?
It's a personal matter.
-I see. Personal?
-Yes.
Why don't we take care
of public matter first?
I want my cell phone!
I'll call my lawyer. Give me my phone!
Which of these two is it?
It's the
The black one. That's it.
Why does he have two cell phones?
The other one was connected
to the inter-floor speaker.
Is that so?
Can I use the bathroom?
-Right now?
-Should I just go here?
Hey, just wait.
-Strange.
-It's suddenly killing me.
Hey, get him!
Just a moment!
-Relax and do not resist!
-Please.
-Don't move!
-Just let go of me.
What's with all the noise?
I was finally getting to my paperwork.
I'm writing reports in here!
The suspect was trying to escape.
I apologize, sir.
Hey, what the hell is that idiot doing?
He just ran for it!
QR CODE LOG IN
QR IDENTITY VERIFICATION
The key. Bring me the key!
For fuck's sake.
That's my personal office, you prick!
Come out before we break this door down!
Come on.
Come on, please.
Come out!
-I have the keys!
-Hurry and open it.
Open it.
MARKET ORDER
CONFIRM SALE
Just a little more.
It's open!
Hey, push!
Just a moment!
The couch is there.
Sir, just ten more seconds.
Ten seconds, my ass!
Shoot. Just shoot him!
Hey, don't aim at his face though!
I got him!
-Just keep pushing!
-Push!
Freeze!
Hands in the air!
What are you doing with my computer?
What the
He shouldn't be tanking the Taser.
Hello?
Hey, what's wrong with him?
He's moving!
CONFIRM SALE
CONFIRM SALE
You still shouldn't have tased him.
That's excessive use of force.
Please help us gloss over this
without too much trouble.
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
We confirmed the illegal spy cam
on Jeon Gwang-cheol's phone.
And your representative has testified
that your neighbor initiated the violence.
-I apologize for the misunderstanding.
-He's apologizing.
You'll accept his apology,
won't you, Woo-sung?
-I guess we can wrap this up, then.
-Sounds good.
I know it seems unfair,
but it's best to just move on,
given the circumstances.
You may go home now.
And take your phone with you.
Take it in this.
AUGUST 15
12:15
Our house prices will rise now!
CONGRATULATIONS
GTX-K LINE NOGANG STATION CONFIRMED
We waited for so long!
TOTAL PROFIT -84,940,508 KRW
TOTAL ROR -99.98%
I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING
I TRIED TO HOLD ON
BUT I GUESS I GOT TOO GREEDY
I'M SORRY, MOM
THIS IS ALL JUST SO UNFAIR
Hey, I told you to keep it down.
I told you it's not me.
It really isn't me.
You son of a bitch!
It's not me. It's not
-Help me! Help--
-Help you?
For fuck's sake!
-Help you?
-Someone, help!
Let's put an end to this today,
you piece of shit!
What the hell? It really wasn't you?
I told you it wasn't me, you fucker!
I get that life isn't fair
to you right now,
but how would your mom survive this?
I'm done for.
All because of those pricks downstairs.
My life has gone to shit.
So what?
Were you going to kill
the people downstairs with this?
Just listen to that.
They're still making noise.
Exactly.
Why are they so damn persistent?
There must be a reason.
I guess so.
Let's pay them a visit.
-We'll go together.
-Together?
Why, all of a sudden?
You used to treat me like the bad guy.
Let's go and see.
Anyone home?
Is anybody in?
Oh, look. The door is unlocked.
You wouldn't want to get burgled.
I don't think anyone's home.
They could come back any minute.
Look for anything big. Like speakers.
Get on it.
Something big.
I don't see anything.
Wait, why is the noise still going?
I guess it's not these guys.
Someone else must be making the noise.
Look at all these overdue bills.
Look. Loans and taxes.
ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
Holy shit.
How was the landlord born in '09?
Look here.
LONG-TERM LEASE EXTENSION CONTRACIt's him, Ga Jun-cheol. Born in '09.
The penthouse neighbors
bought my place too.
You know what the scariest part is?
They're my landlords too.
-Really?
-They leveraged my deposit to buy my unit.
So they own
the 13th, 14th, and 15th floors?
Maybe more, for all we know.
What, are they trying
to buy the entire building?
I can't stand them.
They must have known about the GTX.
They're making all these noises
so they can buy the whole place up.
But it just doesn't add up.
With so many units,
a noise issue would only harm them.
Everyone kept quiet last night
to protect property values, right?
We're onto something.
It's the penthouse people, isn't it?
If they're really behind it,
wouldn't all these contracts be void?
What do you mean?
If we find solid evidence
and tell them we'll make it public
if they don't annul the contracts,
what the fuck could they do then?
These kinds of people
don't like to escalate things.
Okay.
You're right.
So we just need to find proof?
Proof?
We'd need to at least find speakers.
We can't exactly search their place.
PENTHOUSE
Hello?
So you're awake.
I hope I didn't wake you.
What can I do for you?
I'd like to talk about
what happened yesterday.
Can you come up briefly?
Right now?
It will only take a moment.
Yes, well All right, then.
Could you help me out?
Are you feeling better?
Yes, well
What's this about?
It's about what happened yesterday.
Are you sure
the downstairs neighbor hurt himself?
We've been over that.
You can be honest with me.
I'll help you.
What's this all about?
The thing is,
I want to keep this from escalating,
but the state he's in
One moment.
Who is it?
Hello. I'm the tenant in 1501.
Do you remember me?
I do. And?
The thing is
-There's an issue with my place.
-Excuse me.
-Can I use your bathroom?
-Do you have some time to talk?
-That way.
-It will only take a moment.
You're my landlord, so--
-Hey, wait!
-Get out, you bastard!
The bathroom.
I was looking for the bathroom!
What's going on?
This asshole was going through our room.
Fucking thief.
-Who are you calling a thief?
-Let go!
You knew the GTX
would come in, didn't you?
You made all that noise
so you could buy my apartment for cheap!
What are you on about?
You think we'd pull that crap
over some chump change?
Chump change?
Then cancel the contract.
I'll go to TV stations
or file a public complaint.
What?
I I'm dead serious.
Let's talk another time.
Would you get rid of that guy?
Get rid of me?
-That's enough.
-You think I won't?
-I'm going to fucking bust you!
-Hey, come on.
-I'll find all the evidence here!
-Come on already!
You should have backed off
and then gone back to look again,
not throw yourself at them.
I'm certain. It's the penthouse people.
Did you see something?
There was a steel door
with a fingerprint scanner.
Who has something like that?
That's where they're making the noise.
A steel door with a fingerprint scanner?
-Yes.
-That does seem shady.
I'll get the fuck in there and--
Okay, I get it. Stop getting so worked up.
Let's calm down
and come up with a plan together.
Together?
I feel bad for accusing you.
I'd appreciate that.
So we wasted a shit ton of time
fighting each other
when it was some other jerks.
Exactly.
Right.
My name is Noh Woo-sung.
I'm Yeong Jin-ho.
Good to meet you, Jin-ho.
You can call me Woo-sung.
I was gonna do that anyway.
Let's clean up
and get some rest for now, yeah?
We need rest to reclaim your apartment.
Right.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
DRAW YOUR UNLOCK PATTERN
Jin-ho. It's me, Woo-sung.
Hey. Already had enough sleep?
My Wi-Fi at home got cut.
Would you mind if I used yours?
Wi-Fi? I don't have any.
Oh, you don't?
All right, then.
You should get some sleep.
Woo-sung.
Yes?
I'm going to the sauna. Want to come?
Sweating it out is great for sleep.
I actually just showered.
I'm going to sleep. Rest up, Jin-ho.
Welcome.
Jin-ho!
I thought you were resting.
I couldn't sleep.
Yeah, you need to sweat it all out.
Right.
Man, I forgot I can't get in
because I skipped the maintenance fee.
-You go on.
-He can use my account, right?
We don't normally allow that--
But you can, right?
Sure, we'll let you in this once.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Let's go.
What? Do I look like some kind of thug?
I film in dangerous places
and sell the footage to TV networks.
That's what I do. I'm a freelancer.
So it's like undercover journalism?
That's it. Undercover.
Somewhere along the way,
I got some tattoos,
got stabbed a couple of times,
and tortured a little.
All for nothing.
I put my life on the line,
but no one acknowledged me,
and those network assholes
made all the fucking money.
It wasn't fun anymore.
So I'm gonna do my own thing.
Something spicy that will shake
Korea to its core, you know.
Should I look into noise issues
between floors?
We've both experienced it.
You really want to kill them,
don't you?
Yes.
I really want to kill them.
Right?
Man, I'm tired.
Probably because I haven't slept.
I think I'll head home now.
Take your time and enjoy.
All right. I'll be out in a bit.
This damn motherfucker.
THE FACE OF A GENERATION'S STRUGGLE?
FRAME AS GENERATIONAL ISSUE
MAKE IT BLOW UP
NOH WOO-SUNG
ALL-IN BUYER
FRAME HIM AS A VICTIM OF THE SYSTEM
INFO ON GTX STATION
ROOM WITH A STEEL DOOR?
JEON EUN-HWA
I THINK I'VE FOUND A RABBIT HOLE
PROSECUTOR JEON EUN-HWA
HER TRUE COLORS
NOISE-RELATED CRIME ON THE RISE
PROSECUTORS SEIZE BRIBERY RECORD
SHODDY CONSTRUCTION
DIGITAL HACKING EXPERROYAL CITY SILEO
BUILDING 118
SMART WALL PANEL CONTROLLER
APARTMENT 1401
APARTMENT 1501
Giddy up. Isn't that fun?
When he says to do as he would
I'm gonna go backwards.
APARTMENT 1501
FRONT DOOR
Damn it.
So he mixed up the keys.
Dumb piece of shit.
I really want to kill them.
Crazy bastard!
-The camera loves him.
-When I said that, he pulled out a knife.
-I'm worried for my children.
-This is great.
He tried to push his way into our home.
I don't know what he might do,
but he's bound for trouble.
-Beautifully said.
-The man next door.
He doesn't seem to be all there.
1401? He's scary.
I feel like he could hurt the kids.
He's got murderer vibes.
Seriously.
Are you kidding me?
Everyone out! Get out!
-You're under arrest for battery.
-That asshole hit him!
1401 said he'd kill me?
But he's here right now.
You think I won't?
I'll find all the fucking evidence here!
I really want to kill them.
Man, I'm beat.
So damn tired.
INTENSE REVENGE NOISE POLLUTION
Damn it.
Do you know what time it is?
Hey, your shoes.
Your shoes. Damn it.
What's gotten into you?
They say my husband may never wake up.
I told him to pretend to get hurt,
not to hit his head like an idiot.
All you had to do was stall for a bit.
To keep him at the station
until the morning of Liberation Day.
How can you say that?
So what do you want?
You said you'd do anything
to extend your lease.
You said you needed to stay
because of your kids!
I told you, my husband is dying.
Because of you.
Well, that's great.
The more deaths, the better.
More sensational.
Say that again.
Say it again!
You fucked over
a perfectly normal guy for your own good.
And I'm the only bad guy here?
You want more money, right?
Okay. I'll give you some more.
So just stay put.
I'll take care of your lease extension.
Got it?
Are you insane?
I spent fucking months
putting this together!
Do you know how important this is?
It's the raw truth to save Korea
from noise complaints! Got it?
Fucking get it yet?
Hey.
Shit, you're not meant to die.
For fuck's sake.
I hadn't interviewed her yet.
Well, that's what you get
for touching my footage.
Ruined my damn plans.
All right, fuck it.
Let's finish this today.
What?
Why is one missing?
Hello, police?
I'm calling from Royal City.
You know the guy who caused
a scene yesterday? Yes, Noh Woo-sung.
I think he killed his downstairs neighbor.
He's gone upstairs
to kill the penthouse residents too.
The noise complaint serial killer,
Noh Woo-sung, was hiding under my bed.
I think he's trying to kill me too.
What should I do?
All right.
Let me call you back.
Woo-sung.
Why would you kill a person
in someone else's apartment?
Did you kill her with that?
What? Are you going to kill me too?
Hey. Please spare me.
Fucking psycho.
Look at the state of this place.
Who'd believe you?
Everyone will.
Only you have the motive
to kill the folks downstairs.
I've made sure of that.
So you can pin everything on me?
Hey.
You planned on killing yourself.
Wouldn't you rather die
a meaningful death?
By dying as a murderer?
Is that meaningful?
In the broader sense, you're a victim.
If only they'd built this place properly,
this wouldn't be happening.
This wouldn't be happening
if you hadn't started this, you sick fuck!
So it's my fault?
Hey.
Take a good look.
Is this the dream
you've worked your whole life for?
Is this really it?
Aren't you even curious?
Why do people buy apartments for millions
just to suffer noise between floors
and end up hating, cursing,
and even killing each other?
I mean, why?
Why won't they build proper buildings?
Who's embezzling the money,
and who's letting them get away with it?
Who?
The truth
is behind that steel door
on the top floor of this building.
Fuck, did I bash my head too hard?
Then why not just go to the top floor
to begin with?
Why me?
Why do you need me?
I didn't do anything.
Why drag me into this shit show?
Of all the residents in this building,
you're best suited for the drama.
You have a pitiful backstory.
You are the epitome of pain
suffered by today's young people.
Right, Mr. All-in?
You're such a perfect messenger.
"After maxing out on an apartment,
a man was driven mad by noise,
killing his neighbors with a hammer,
then himself."
"Journalist Yeong Jin-ho
miraculously survived the bloodbath
and uncovered the cause of this tragedy."
"Poor construction."
"He held a ledger containing the truth
behind the noise complaints."
"Journalist Yeong Jin-ho
risked his life to protect the truth,
and his sincerity changed the world."
Woo-sung.
I'll make sure
your death is put to good use.
I'm sorry, Woo-sung.
Jin-ho.
Wait!
Please let me help you.
My apartment.
Just help me get it back.
Let's do this together.
You're gonna help me kill people?
That lady from downstairs
threw a wrench in your plan.
So now you have to
put an end to this tonight.
Can you do it alone?
If you do it alone and fail,
you can kiss the truth goodbye.
I'm fucking sick of this shit too!
I want to get my home and my life back.
We'll send a message out into the world.
What reason do I have to betray you?
What about the messenger?
"A tenant on the verge
of being evicted for noise complaints
killed her landlord and then herself."
Not bad.
But, Woo-sung,
if things go sideways,
I'll be paying your mother
a visit in Namhae.
And I'm gonna need an interview.
Let me go!
Please
Who the hell are you guys?
Very well.
Allow me to formally introduce myself.
I am Yeong Jin-ho, the truth hound.
Nice to meet you.
What?
A year ago, when you were a prosecutor,
you stopped a story
on the poor construction
of this complex from airing.
I'm the guy who covered that story.
I put my life on the line for it
and even got stabbed by thugs.
Do you know how it fucking sucks
to have your story killed
by undue pressure?
There was no pressure.
We were still investigating--
I'd been digging up dirt on you
ever since then.
But then, you suddenly quit
your post as a prosecutor
and started buying up these apartments,
knowing all about the poor construction.
So I followed you in.
I thought I'd find something interesting
if I lived close to you.
There must be
some kind of misunderstanding.
Now, time for a question.
Where is the ledger?
It's behind that steel door, isn't it?
Ledger?
Okay, I'll ask again.
Please listen carefully.
The ledger of the dirty money you
and your inspector husband took and spent.
That pretty list is
known to bear the names of every dickhead
who's involved
in shoddy constructions in Korea.
That ledger.
Where is it?
What on earth are you talking about?
Prosecutor Jeon.
I heard you discussing it
with your husband.
You covered the camera but not the mic.
On the intercom.
You held on to it to cover your ass
for brokering shoddy construction.
You said it was like
an impenetrable shield.
So,
that impenetrable shield
is behind that steel door, yes?
I said I don't know!
You fucking--
My husband!
He would know.
Only he uses that room.
I honestly have no idea what's inside
or what he does in there.
Okay. Time to do some fact-checking.
Keep a close eye on her.
All right.
Let's go. Come on.
Goodness. You've had one too many.
All right.
Okay.
Woo-sung, I was too harsh on you earlier.
I'm sorry.
But even at a glance, I can tell.
You're doing this against your will.
You're being threatened somehow,
aren't you?
The lady downstairs died.
What? How?
He tried to kill me, too,
so I pretended I was on his side.
I'll help you.
Right? I knew you would.
You made the right decision.
If you help me,
I'll sort everything out for you.
The air gun in your study.
-It actually works, right?
-Yes.
Try to do something with that.
I'm not helping you because I like you.
You still need to pay for your crimes.
I told you it wasn't me.
I'm not that kind of person.
Do you really believe that murderer?
Please, save me.
Help me.
-I'll give you your apartment back and--
-What the fuck?
These motherfuckers.
What is that?
What the fuck is that? Come here!
Fucking come with me!
Is this it? Is this all there fucking is?
Where is it?
Tell me, you fucking bitch!
Is this all there fucking is?
Is this everything in the fucking safe?
Where is it?
Where the fuck is it?
I'm sorry.
I embezzled the maintenance funds
and took bribes from the contractors.
That was wrong.
But this isn't right. Please let me live.
-I'll get punished--
-You fucking bitch!
Don't try to trick me,
you fucking assholes!
There's no fucking way!
Get the fuck up, you son of a bitch.
Tell me, motherfucker!
Where is it? Where is the damn ledger?
Fuck it. We all die today.
Where's the fucking ledger?
Where is it?
That's all I need.
Where is it? Where is the ledger?
Tell me. This is where the truth is.
Right?
You pathetic little shit.
How dare you take their side.
You fucking moron!
You fucker.
Fucking piece of shit.
You fucking traitor.
Just die, you fucker!
You fucking bastards!
Go get him. Catch him and kill him.
Okay. That son of a bitch!
He's fucking dead.
We can't let him live! Get him!
Hey, you bastard!
Ma'am!
Ma'am, please! Open the door.
Die!
What the hell?
Kill him.
I said kill him.
Let's just stop here
and hand him over to the police.
Two people are dead.
Who will take responsibility?
If you just let him go,
you'll end up taking the fall
for everything.
Hey.
Don't worry about it.
That will never happen.
I'll take care of everything,
so trust me
and kill him.
Please get it together.
You can't trust her.
Kill him.
Woo-sung.
Do it!
You missed your chance, you moron!
You useless shit!
You indecisive piece of shit!
This is why people live
in nice neighborhoods.
This place is swarming with scum.
What the hell is this mess?
I told you
that we should vet our tenants.
So it's you.
I heard there was a psycho.
Is this what you crawled in here for?
I overlooked this.
I wonder why you idiots failed
to hear us mention the ledger is here.
This? What were you gonna do with this?
If you released this, would I suddenly
become the noise offender?
Or did you honestly hope
to change the world?
So what?
Would fixing poor construction
and building solid apartments
solve noise complaints?
Not a chance.
Like I told you,
noise between floors is a human problem.
Why blame the building?
If they foolishly overspend
on building sturdier buildings,
apartment prices would rise.
That would only make it more difficult
for people like you to afford a home.
Why don't you get that?
You know,
life can't run on hope.
You need to be realistic.
But so much for that in this life.
Better luck in your next one.
How about no?
Well, fuck.
Held my breath for so long.
Hey, dipshit.
Didn't I tell you?
The ledger.
It's right fucking here
Hey.
Get the ledger.
Get your shit together
and bring me the ledger.
That's it.
That's it.
For fuck's sake.
Do you even know what you're looking at?
Bring it here.
PROPERTY (APARTMENT) LEASE CONTRACPROPERTY PURCHASE CONTRACWhat are you doing?
PROPERTY PURCHASE CONTRACNOH WOO-SUNG
You bastard.
Okay, you got your home back.
Good for you, asshole.
Burn everything
except for the ledger.
Burn this place down. Damn it.
That's it.
Bring that here.
Hey. Damn it.
Give me the ledger, you bastard.
What are you doing?
No.
Just do exactly as I say.
Hey, what are you doing?
What do you think you're doing?
Stop telling me
Stop telling me
what to do.
You motherfuckers.
NOH WOO-SUNG
CASE REPORSo they think I'm some moron?
I should just cover this up?
Are they serious?
Do I look like a moron?
There was a mention of
Jeon Eun-hwa's ledgers
in Yeong Jin-ho's videos,
but we can't confirm anything
because everything was burned to a crisp.
Did you see anything?
Right, I guess not.
All right, then. Yeah.
So whatever Yeong Jin-ho was looking for
never existed.
Right?
NAMHAE
Don't think about anything
and rest here for a while.
No, you can just live here with me,
so don't even think about
returning to Seoul for a while.
Okay?
NOH WOO-SUNG
PROPERTY REGISTRATION NOTICE
HOLDER: NOH WOO-SUNG
Subtitle translation by: Jimin Choi
APRIL 2021
Apartment prices in Seoul are setting
record highs for the 40th week running.
In response to the skyrocketing prices,
the government has forecast
heavy-handed loan regulations.
All-in buyers are maxing out
everything they have,
fearing this is their last chance
to own a property in Seoul
Do you think I'm late on purpose?
I told you, I took time off work for this.
Yeah, I'm almost there.
I'm right out front.
I'll be there in one minute.
Just one minute!
1.1 billion won?
But you said 1.09 billion.
And that was just an hour ago.
Take it or leave it.
It feels like a waste for me
to sell it anyway.
There are others waiting in line.
What will it be?
NOH WOO-SUNG
Congratulations. You're a homeowner.
Here are the loan documents
you need to complete.
I'd like a credit loan!
LOAN APPROVED
SAVINGS ACCOUNT CLOSED
SELL ALL
META COIN
CONFIRM SALE
CASH SALE
SELL
Assistant Manager Noh here
now owns an apartment in Seoul!
He pooled everything.
The staff loan and early severance!
MORTGAGE LOAN 2.28%
Congrats. You deserve it.
RENTAL DEPOSIT RETURNED
30 MILLION WON
Thank you for everything.
Land for sale!
Over here!
I'll transfer the money now.
Much appreciated.
That's everything!
-It's already up by 140 million.
-It is?
Hey, slow down!
-Is that it?
-Over there!
That's our home.
This is our home?
It's perfect.
PROPERTY REGISTRATION NOTICE
HOLDER: NOH WOO-SUNG
UNIT SIZE: 84.98 SQUARE METERS
WALL TO WALL
AUGUST 2024
SEOUL
OVERDUE MAINTENANCE FEE
PAYMENT DEMAND NOTICE
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
ROYAL CITY SILEO
URGENT SALE 870 MILLION WON
There's been an overflow of urgent sales
due to the dip in housing prices,
but the reality is
that Seoul apartment prices
have always climbed in the end.
Hold tight, and they'll eventually rise.
Especially you all-in buyers.
I know it's tough for you.
YOUR LOAN INTEREST RATE
ADJUSTED FROM 16.87% TO 18.18%
But you must not give up.
Sell now, and I guarantee
you'll regret it forever.
FAREWELL, STRUCK CRYPTO GOLD!
Is everyone coming to have beef tonight?
-I wouldn't miss it, bro.
-Man, I'm so freaking jealous.
"I wish I bought crypto, too,
not an apartment."
"I'm so damn jealous."
Sorry?
No, it's just
I could hear what you were thinking.
Oh, I wasn't thinking that.
Guys like him
who just happen to get a lucky break
give everyone else unrealistic ideas.
Idiots risk their life savings
and take out unaffordable loans,
thinking they can hit it big.
No wonder the economy's so screwed
with all those investment
and speculation junkies.
Don't you agree?
Well, yes.
But I'm not a speculator.
I actually live in my apartment.
Oh, you do?
Yes.
A proud house poor here, huh?
Sir.
But still, you went from just poor
to house poor.
That's a step up, isn't it?
Good grief. Will he ever step up at work?
Suck it up, man.
It sucks, but you've got loans to pay.
History proves
that Seoul apartment prices only go up.
Just watch me.
I'll hold out until Cho fucking croaks
of jealousy, that dipshit.
You sure you can last that long?
You pay more every month than you earn.
What, you want me to sell the apartment?
What if prices rise?
And what if they keep tanking?
Asshole.
Come on. It's about time you gave up.
You held out for long enough.
I couldn't sell if I wanted to.
Let alone find a renter.
It wouldn't have been so bad
with two incomes.
I told you not to call off your wedding.
Hey, I thought that topic was off-limits.
I'm just worried about you.
You look like shit.
Would it kill you to shave every so often?
My noisy neighbors are keeping me up.
Oh, right. Hey.
Are you going to Seo's farewell dinner?
You should. He's buying everyone beef.
Can't. Gotta make money.
That debt won't go anywhere
with that part-time gig of yours.
We should get Seo shit-faced
and suck some investment tips out of him.
-Investment?
-Yup.
Does Seo remind you
of all the crypto you had to cash out?
I thought that was also off-limits.
Just worried about you, bud.
Look at this face.
-You call this a fucking face?
-Shut up, House Poor.
Whatever, Crypto Poor.
-Let's get going.
-When will I win big with crypto and quit?
I'm not even asking to get rich.
I just want to stop working so late.
You're right.
GREENLIGHT THE GTX-K LINE
NOGANG STATION NOW!
NOISE BETWEEN FLOORS
BE A CONSIDERATE NEIGHBOR
MY 12TH AND 8TH-GRADERS
ARE VERY SENSITIVE, PLEASE KEEP IT DOWN
MAINTENANCE OFFICE
CONNECTING
Hello, this is maintenance.
Hello, it's Apartment 1401.
They're being noisy again upstairs.
I've tried calling,
but they won't answer their intercom.
Well, instead of just calling them
over the intercom,
could you try going over there
and talking to them in person?
Well, all right. I understand.
I'll look into it right away.
Wait, one second.
The downstairs neighbors
keep leaving notes on my door.
Tell them it's not me.
Sure.
Hello.
MY CHILDREN CAN'T STUDY
PLEASE KEEP THE NOISE DOWN
It only took five seconds
for the 16 floors to collapse.
Signs of poor construction
were found all over
REVENGE ON NEIGHBORS
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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
FRONT DOOR
What are you doing?
I live downstairs.
I guess you didn't see this.
I'm telling you, it's not me.
Didn't maintenance tell you?
Oh no. Are you okay?
I'm sorry.
Are you okay?
What the
What on earth are you doing?
My daughter is a senior,
and my son is in 8th grade.
You know how it is.
They're so very sensitive.
The kids need their sleep,
and it's just so noisy through the night.
I wrote it all down for you.
I'm telling you,
the noises aren't from my place.
I just woke up
because of the noise myself.
Seriously, how many times
must I tell you it's not me?
My husband says
he's certain the noises
are from your place.
Well, he's wrong.
So seriously,
stop leaving these notes on my door.
It only gets noisy when you're home.
What are you doing?
You listen carefully.
You don't want my husband to come up here.
Are you
threatening me right now?
I'm just expressing my concern.
Seriously, lady.
I told you it's not me.
It's not from my place.
The vibrations and footsteps.
They're all coming from upstairs.
Want to come in and hear for yourself?
Hey, hold on. Just wait.
Excuse me.
What the hell? Are you insane?
Can you not run up my bill?
Shoes.
Your shoes!
Get out.
It's silent.
No, wait.
It was really noisy a moment ago.
This rude little shit won't even admit it.
You look down on us
because we rent, don't you?
Sorry?
Look, lady. What did you say?
I've put up with enough.
Yeah, well
What are you gonna do about it?
What the hell.
What the actual fuck?
Are they doing this on purpose?
Can I help you?
Hello.
I live downstairs. Apartment 1401.
Yes, and?
The thing is,
my downstairs neighbors at 1301
keep making complaints.
Their kids are in 12th and 8th grade.
You must know they're tough years.
So?
Perhaps I should have been clearer.
Your phone can vibrate really loudly
if you leave it on the floor.
The sound of moving furniture
or your footsteps, and
You must work out.
The sound of you working out is very loud.
You sure about that?
It's been a few months now.
It just so happens that the noises
started after you moved in.
So you were living quietly,
but ever since I moved in,
your downstairs neighbors
have been complaining about noises?
Yes.
I imagine that would be
annoying and frustrating.
Well, you know
Thank you for understanding.
That's exactly how I feel right now.
Sorry?
I was sound asleep when the guy downstairs
came up to tell me to be quiet.
Oh, that's
-Did maintenance--
-I already told them it wasn't me.
I should have
looked into it properly first.
I guess I've made the same mistake.
Sorry to disturb you.
If you're so sorry,
why don't you talk to the people upstairs?
Sorry, me?
It's so damn loud every night.
Tell them they'll regret it
if they keep it up.
Do you think it's the people upstairs?
If it's not you or me,
who else could it be?
Appreciate it.
I said I was sorry.
My phone was on vibrate,
so I missed my alarm.
Yeah. I'm almost there now.
Okay. See you.
You scared me.
I live on the 14th floor. Two floors down.
Right.
Can I help you?
Do you really not know why I'm here?
The kids should be asleep by now.
And we have mats all over the floor.
What good is that gonna
NOISE-FREE HOME
IMPACT NOISE MATS INSTALLED
The vibrations from your alarms
are really loud.
What are you talking about?
I can't set alarms. They'd wake my kids.
Oh, come on.
I heard you saying something
about alarms just now.
So you were eavesdropping?
You were talking so loud at this hour.
Of course I heard you.
I missed the alarm
because I didn't set one.
Sorry?
I just said I missed it
as an excuse for being late.
Really?
I'd rather not talk about people
behind their backs,
but the noise is from upstairs.
You mean the 17th floor?
Yes. They wake up super early.
No way that noise would reach all the way
to my place. I live on the 14th floor.
You should check it out yourself, then.
MEMBER OF THE MINSEONG CHURCH CONGREGATION
Who's there?
Hello, sir. I live on the 14th floor.
Three floors down.
I see. Come on in, kid.
Jesus, let us
What's wrong with this mutt?
Take it inside.
serve your neighbor
Never seen a walker before?
Hello, sir.
What brings you all the way up here
at the crack of dawn?
Because of the noises, sir.
It's been causing us
quite some discomfort.
It'd be great if you could keep it down.
Noises?
But I can barely walk.
The noises just happen to be heard
right around the time
you're awake in the early mornings.
Especially your phone vibrating.
Do you have proof?
Proof, sir?
It's depressing enough
to be sitting around all day.
Now you're calling me
a noisy old man with no proof?
I can't even move around properly
because of my legs!
It's not that. I just--
Back in my day,
everyone knew who lived where.
We were all understanding
and considerate of each other.
People live here. They make noise!
-Well, so does your dog.
-That's absurd!
You can hear Ddungi down there?
Our walls aren't made of paper!
Unless a person's barking,
it must be your dog.
If you have so many complaints,
take it up with the one upstairs!
How much further up must I go, sir?
Go and file a formal complaint
with the resident representative!
Damn it.
PENTHOUSE
Shit.
1401, right?
Yes, hello. Do you know me?
I got a call on the intercom
from downstairs.
You want the resident representative?
Would you like to come in?
So you came all the way here
from the 14th floor because of the noise?
Yes.
Everyone kept telling me to go upstairs,
and I ended up here. I'm sorry.
Why do people always think it's upstairs?
This building uses a load-bearing system,
so the walls are connected
as one continuous unit.
How could anyone tell if the noise
was coming from above or below?
So you're saying
the building itself is the problem?
The building's not to blame.
Ultimately, people are the problem.
Right, of course.
My downstairs neighbors
keep leaving notes on my door.
It's so unfair. I'm about to go insane.
I can take care of that.
I own Apartment 1301.
So you're their landlord?
I'll get them out when their lease is up.
Can you give me two months?
If you're the landlord,
can't you just talk to them?
You can't expect me
to just wait for two whole months.
Here. Consider this compensation.
No, I can't accept
I'm not just their landlord.
I'm the resident representative.
I intend to get the weirdos
from this apartment complex,
so I'd appreciate your cooperation.
I guess that's just how it is.
It did cross my mind
that where people live,
there's bound to be some noise.
I knew we homeowners
would be on the same page.
Oh, not at all.
It's only my place on paper, really.
I maxed out my loans.
Not everyone qualifies for loans.
You need to be capable.
No, I'm really not that capable.
What's your name?
It's Noh Woo-sung.
Do you live alone?
At the moment, yes.
I live alone, yes.
Can't be easy to hold out.
You can't sell since it might go up,
but no one wants to rent either.
People around you are probably
giving you judgmental looks.
Let's hang in there
for a little while longer.
Things will get better
once the GTX line comes in.
Do you really think
the GTX will come through?
Of course.
This is a crucial time
for our apartment complex.
We don't want any ruckus.
You get what I mean,
don't you?
Yes.
Yes, ma'am.
It's for the good of the complex.
I'll do my best to stick it out.
You gotta be shitting me.
That's fucking creepy.
Shouldn't you take it
to the police at this point?
For blackmail or stalking.
What if I just provoke them even more?
Our representative said we should lay low.
And a little cash has shut you up?
Well, she gave me enough money
to cover my interest, so, yeah,
I can't complain.
That cash would barely make a dent.
Don't get started, okay?
Just forget it.
I was only looking out for you.
-What is it?
-You're not interested. Forget it.
-What is it?
-Want to know?
A little.
Okay, so last night,
I got Seo totally shit-faced
and found out
about his crypto signal group.
Dude!
You should watch out
for that kind of shit!
I bet it's some pump-and-dump--
What the fuck, dude?
Come here.
-Just get over here.
-Fucking gross.
Here. Look.
Tonight at midnight,
GB Coin will bottom out at 815 won.
After that, it will rebound,
hitting its peak of 815%
on Liberation Day, August 15.
After that, it will tank.
Wait, so you would buy in at 815 won
for an 815% return?
Yeah.
-And GB means gwangbok, as in liberation?
-Exactly, man.
An 815% return means walking away
with nine times your investment.
Nine times?
You fucking moron. You believe that?
Look at last week's pump-and-dump.
Rora Coin. They got it down to 500 won,
then pumped it up to five times.
This is how Seo made his money.
But this is a scheme.
Isn't it illegal? It's risky.
You're doing just fine, are you?
Whatever. I don't need to convince you.
This is priceless intel.
What a dimwit.
No, it's not that.
I have no seed money.
Even if I wanted to invest, I couldn't.
This is a 100% win.
Get a private loan if you must.
A private loan?
You want me to rack up more debt?
Excuse me?
This is your way out of your debt.
Say you get 80 million.
Eight times nine is 72.
You could pay off that 700 million
and still have 20 left.
Forget it. I'm already stretched thin.
I'm not taking out a private loan
over some baseless info.
That's ridiculous!
MR. NOH WOO-SUNG,
YOU ARE INELIGIBLE FOR AN URGENT LOAN
JEON YEONG-SEOK HERE
HEARD YOU NEED FAST CASH
YOU'RE MAXED OUT,
SO YOUR APARTMENT CAN BE COLLATERAL
Get it together, you idiot.
GB COIN
Hey!
Goddamn it.
Yes. I'm so sorry.
It was my fault, yes.
I'll transfer you the money.
Yes, I'm sorry.
Have a change of heart?
I can't do this.
I can't live like this anymore.
About the intel earlier.
Could you bet your life on it?
Yes, I told you.
Wait, did you get some seed money?
-I'm going to.
-Really?
How are you Hey, wait
SINSEGYE REAL ESTATE
Sir, I'm not looking for a tenant anymore.
I'll just sell it urgently.
All sales are urgent these days.
Your price?
How about 850 million?
I could probably look into it.
Take a seat.
But
I want the contract signed
and the down payment paid today.
Do you know what time it is right now?
You can't get a contract signed today.
It's today or never.
I won't sell tomorrow.
Are they seizing your place?
Sir, can you make it happen or not?
NOH WOO-SUNG
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800 million?
PURCHASE PRICE
800 MILLION WON
What do you mean, 800 million won?
You wouldn't get as much
if it went to auction.
If you're not interested
Wait. Please wait
But I still want 85 million
as a down payment.
Hey, you're a lucky man.
All in a matter of hours.
Check the details.
GA JU-HO ON BEHALF OF GA JUN-CHEOL
Hold on. The purchaser details seem off.
Born in 2009?
Is this for your son?
He's in the States.
Should we fly him here?
No. I'm just jealous.
This guy
What happens
if the contract is canceled
before I receive the installment?
No way. He'd never do that.
That would be his loss.
He'd be down 85 million.
No. What if I cancel it?
Then it'd be a bigger loss for you.
You'd have to pay him double. 170 million.
170 million. That's it, right?
What do you mean "that's it"?
That's a lot of money.
NOH WOO-SUNG
APARTMENT DOWN PAYMEN85 MILLION WON
BATTERY 5%
Hey, did you get the money?
-Yeah.
-How much?
Eighty-five million.
-I sold my place.
-For real?
-I'll get the money, then call it off.
-Dude, that's genius!
Okay, listen up. A limit order
can backfire if they sell out.
You have to purchase at market value
when it gets to 815 won.
-Okay?
Just buy in at 815 won, right?
Yes. I told you, it's 815! Liberation Day!
-It's time. Focus and talk later.
-Yeah.
-Bye!
-Holy shit.
CONFIRM PURCHASE
PURCHASE CONFIRMED
GB COIN
Hey.
Are you seeing this?
-Hey.
-Yeah.
What the fuck is going on here?
I know.
I think it has doubled.
Chang-wu, is this right?
-Right?
-Right?
-Right?
-Dude, is this Is this okay?
-It's still rising.
-Dude, shut up.
We can't let our guard down
before we cash out, okay?
When did I say it would peak?
Read it to me.
Right, okay.
-August 15.
-Yeah, on August 15.
-At 8:15 in the morning.
-8:15 a.m.
-Peak return, 815%.
-Exactly.
-Right?
-You just need to remember "815."
It'll get dumped right after 8:15,
so we'll just dump it before then.
-Let's not get greedy.
-Yes, okay.
-Hey.
-What is it?
So, maybe at around
Around 800
Come on, what is it?
We could sell at around 800%, right?
Heck yeah.
Hey, we should sell right away
if something doesn't seem right.
Let's just take time off
and stay at home until Liberation Day.
Have our eyes glued to it all day.
Hey, Chang-wu.
-What is it now?
-Thanks, you know.
You can thank me in your debt-free future.
Okay!
TOTAL PROFIT +137,333,799 KRW
TOTAL ROR +161.65%
8:15 A.M., AUGUST 15
ROR 815%
YOU'RE TOO LOUD
BE QUIET!
I'm sorry about this,
but can I check inside?
Are you blaming me
for the noise right now?
If you don't like it, let me see inside.
Fine. Let's take a look.
You've got to be kidding me.
This is driving me nuts.
Why does it get quiet
whenever someone comes over?
Is this really a coincidence?
I know, right?
It's driving me insane too.
It's as if someone's watching me.
Who would be watching?
I think
it's the people below.
-Below?
-Yes.
You'll know when you see them,
but I don't think
they're in their right minds.
I think they're trying to get back at me.
Should we go see them together?
So the sound from downstairs
is reaching my place?
You probably don't know,
but this building
See this? It's a load-bearing system.
All the walls are connected as one--
You shitting me?
Sorry?
I'm done with this.
You can't beat someone
who lives above you.
What the hell?
Seriously? Are you kidding?
Are you kidding me?
PLEASE BE QUIET!
Hey! I know you're in there. Come out!
I said get out here!
What are you doing?
I live upstairs.
These people are spying on me.
They're watching me
to know when to make noise.
I heard it was you
who was making the noise.
Me? You think it's me?
Says who? The people in 1301?
Excuse me. Wait
Come on, hear me out.
It's really not me.
Hello?
Mind if I borrow your lighter?
Sure.
What are you looking at?
Oh, it's nothing.
Did you know there was a murder
in the next complex over?
Really? Why?
Noise complaints, apparently.
That's no excuse to kill someone.
Our building has
serious noise complaints too.
It's really concerning.
It's not that bad.
That's what
a noise-making prick would say.
Sorry?
If we do end up with a murder,
the property value would plummet,
wouldn't it?
What the hell are you saying?
You fucking dickhead!
It was you! You slashed my tire
with that knife, you piece of shit!
That's how you wanna play?
Well, I'm not going anywhere!
LIBERATION DAY D-6
Let's go!
LIBERATION DAY D-4
Damn it!
LIBERATION DAY D-3
LIBERATION DAY D-2
Open up!
-Come out!
-Get out here!
-Is he even home?
-What's he doing?
I'm actually in Seoul. At my son's place.
Hey, it's time for breakfast.
Let's talk later.
Mom?
Oh, you're awake.
Come on, let's eat.
Have things been tough?
Yeah, of course.
I'm sorry
that I'm not from Seoul.
But Mom.
Everything's fine now.
I took care of all my debt
and your loans too.
Shut it.
What?
It's too damn loud!
Fuck me.
LIBERATION DAY D-1
TOTAL PROFIT +407,779,009 KRW
TOTAL ROR +479.98%
Fuck.
These motherfuckers.
All right, let's play.
Let's do this. Let's go.
-Open the door!
-What?
-Open up.
-I'm telling you, it's not me!
Just get out here for a moment!
Just open your door already!
Why the fuck are you all giving me shit
-He's scary.
-He was home all this time.
It stopped.
-He has some nerve.
-The subwoofer sound stopped!
It did.
You were trying to blame me
for being too noisy, but it was you?
-You bitched to me about the sound.
-See that? It's this guy, for sure.
Everyone, let's not talk out here.
Let's check inside
while we're all here, yes?
-Yes, let's!
-Let's check it out.
Hold on a sec. I said hold on!
Look, I know this looks bad!
I'll just check.
-Check!
-You're not coming inside!
Isn't this trespassing?
It's not just any noise.
It sounds like a subwoofer.
-What do you mean "a subwoofer"?
-Let's not do this here.
Let's just call the police.
-Yes, call the police!
-Call them!
Put him behind bars!
Stop this at once!
-You're all giving me a headache.
-Who's that?
Why are you all so desperate
to blow this up?
You all know it's a crucial time
for our complex.
We know that, but we can't live like this.
We can't live at all
if the property value goes down.
Would you burn a house down
to catch a bedbug?
Why would catching one noisy jerk
be a problem for the complex?
Kind of sounds like a leap.
What?
Were you going to send this
to a TV network or post it online?
You must be itching to tell everyone
our complex has a noise issue.
I've been thinking about it,
and it just doesn't make sense.
If you can't deal with the noise,
you should leave.
Why do you insist on living here?
Are you saying
that this man is making noise
to keep renters from living here?
That must be it.
Once the GTX comes through,
the rent is bound to go up.
He must've been faking a noise issue.
Hold on.
This is getting weird.
What kind of logic is that?
Wait a minute.
Are you falsely accusing us
because we rent?
"Falsely accusing," my ass.
Hey, upstairs guy. It suddenly went quiet
when you came down, right?
You know why that is?
The folks downstairs
were watching me through a camera!
They only made noise when I was home
and fell silent if anyone came over.
-To pin it all on me.
-You got evidence?
Evidence? Show us your phone.
Everyone, I'm sure it's them.
We should check their place first.
We'll definitely find speakers
at their place.
Just a moment.
All right, Woo-sung.
You'll let us see your apartment
if we check downstairs first, right?
Yes!
Of course. For sure.
But it won't come to that.
Then, let's take a look
at your place first.
Everyone's here already.
Let's check here first.
Why? So you can clean up yours
while they check mine?
No. I'm going to stay right here.
Woo-sung.
-You're not the culprit.
-I'm not.
Let's just see yours first.
We'll get nowhere by arguing.
All right, ma'am. Let's do that.
We'll have the super enter.
Yes, ma'am.
I'm going in with him.
We all have the same floor plan anyway.
We should take a proper look.
It would be faster with two people.
Go ahead.
Look, mister.
I'll be searching your home.
If you say so.
-Where's it coming from now?
-Do you hear that?
Do you all hear that?
Still think it's me? Well, do you?
Okay, let's head downstairs now.
Let's go!
I found it.
That looks like
an inter-floor revenge speaker.
18 HOURS OF CONSTRUCTION NOISE
So it's the people downstairs, is it?
This
You absolute piece of shit.
What the hell did you do? What did you do?
How did you pull this crap?
You should visit a loony bin
before the police station.
When did you fucking do this?
When did you come into my apartment?
What do you think you're doing?
When the hell
did you get into my apartment?
Get out!
Everyone out! Get out!
Get the hell out of my home!
What on earth is going on in there?
It wasn't me.
This asshole must have climbed
over my balcony to set this up.
It was all--
Oh my God.
-Hey.
-He hit him, didn't he?
Is he dead?
I didn't touch him
-Excuse us. Coming through.
-We received a call.
-He hit that guy.
-Excuse me.
Hands up.
Back away. Back away now!
But I just
-On your knees. Don't move.
-Honey!
-On your knees.
-He hit you?
-You're under arrest for battery.
-That asshole hit him!
Come on, how many times
do I have to tell you?
I'm the one who was hit.
The downstairs guy hurt himself!
All right. Just wait a minute.
The victim will be here soon.
Dump at 8:15!
This is insane.
I'm the victim here!
Excuse me, officer, sir!
I really can't be here
like this right now.
There's something my life depends on.
I'll go home real quick, then come back
and put these back on. Please?
What do you need to do?
It's a personal matter.
-I see. Personal?
-Yes.
Why don't we take care
of public matter first?
I want my cell phone!
I'll call my lawyer. Give me my phone!
Which of these two is it?
It's the
The black one. That's it.
Why does he have two cell phones?
The other one was connected
to the inter-floor speaker.
Is that so?
Can I use the bathroom?
-Right now?
-Should I just go here?
Hey, just wait.
-Strange.
-It's suddenly killing me.
Hey, get him!
Just a moment!
-Relax and do not resist!
-Please.
-Don't move!
-Just let go of me.
What's with all the noise?
I was finally getting to my paperwork.
I'm writing reports in here!
The suspect was trying to escape.
I apologize, sir.
Hey, what the hell is that idiot doing?
He just ran for it!
QR CODE LOG IN
QR IDENTITY VERIFICATION
The key. Bring me the key!
For fuck's sake.
That's my personal office, you prick!
Come out before we break this door down!
Come on.
Come on, please.
Come out!
-I have the keys!
-Hurry and open it.
Open it.
MARKET ORDER
CONFIRM SALE
Just a little more.
It's open!
Hey, push!
Just a moment!
The couch is there.
Sir, just ten more seconds.
Ten seconds, my ass!
Shoot. Just shoot him!
Hey, don't aim at his face though!
I got him!
-Just keep pushing!
-Push!
Freeze!
Hands in the air!
What are you doing with my computer?
What the
He shouldn't be tanking the Taser.
Hello?
Hey, what's wrong with him?
He's moving!
CONFIRM SALE
CONFIRM SALE
You still shouldn't have tased him.
That's excessive use of force.
Please help us gloss over this
without too much trouble.
Are you okay?
Are you okay?
We confirmed the illegal spy cam
on Jeon Gwang-cheol's phone.
And your representative has testified
that your neighbor initiated the violence.
-I apologize for the misunderstanding.
-He's apologizing.
You'll accept his apology,
won't you, Woo-sung?
-I guess we can wrap this up, then.
-Sounds good.
I know it seems unfair,
but it's best to just move on,
given the circumstances.
You may go home now.
And take your phone with you.
Take it in this.
AUGUST 15
12:15
Our house prices will rise now!
CONGRATULATIONS
GTX-K LINE NOGANG STATION CONFIRMED
We waited for so long!
TOTAL PROFIT -84,940,508 KRW
TOTAL ROR -99.98%
I HAVE LOST EVERYTHING
I TRIED TO HOLD ON
BUT I GUESS I GOT TOO GREEDY
I'M SORRY, MOM
THIS IS ALL JUST SO UNFAIR
Hey, I told you to keep it down.
I told you it's not me.
It really isn't me.
You son of a bitch!
It's not me. It's not
-Help me! Help--
-Help you?
For fuck's sake!
-Help you?
-Someone, help!
Let's put an end to this today,
you piece of shit!
What the hell? It really wasn't you?
I told you it wasn't me, you fucker!
I get that life isn't fair
to you right now,
but how would your mom survive this?
I'm done for.
All because of those pricks downstairs.
My life has gone to shit.
So what?
Were you going to kill
the people downstairs with this?
Just listen to that.
They're still making noise.
Exactly.
Why are they so damn persistent?
There must be a reason.
I guess so.
Let's pay them a visit.
-We'll go together.
-Together?
Why, all of a sudden?
You used to treat me like the bad guy.
Let's go and see.
Anyone home?
Is anybody in?
Oh, look. The door is unlocked.
You wouldn't want to get burgled.
I don't think anyone's home.
They could come back any minute.
Look for anything big. Like speakers.
Get on it.
Something big.
I don't see anything.
Wait, why is the noise still going?
I guess it's not these guys.
Someone else must be making the noise.
Look at all these overdue bills.
Look. Loans and taxes.
ENFORCEMENT NOTICE
Holy shit.
How was the landlord born in '09?
Look here.
LONG-TERM LEASE EXTENSION CONTRACIt's him, Ga Jun-cheol. Born in '09.
The penthouse neighbors
bought my place too.
You know what the scariest part is?
They're my landlords too.
-Really?
-They leveraged my deposit to buy my unit.
So they own
the 13th, 14th, and 15th floors?
Maybe more, for all we know.
What, are they trying
to buy the entire building?
I can't stand them.
They must have known about the GTX.
They're making all these noises
so they can buy the whole place up.
But it just doesn't add up.
With so many units,
a noise issue would only harm them.
Everyone kept quiet last night
to protect property values, right?
We're onto something.
It's the penthouse people, isn't it?
If they're really behind it,
wouldn't all these contracts be void?
What do you mean?
If we find solid evidence
and tell them we'll make it public
if they don't annul the contracts,
what the fuck could they do then?
These kinds of people
don't like to escalate things.
Okay.
You're right.
So we just need to find proof?
Proof?
We'd need to at least find speakers.
We can't exactly search their place.
PENTHOUSE
Hello?
So you're awake.
I hope I didn't wake you.
What can I do for you?
I'd like to talk about
what happened yesterday.
Can you come up briefly?
Right now?
It will only take a moment.
Yes, well All right, then.
Could you help me out?
Are you feeling better?
Yes, well
What's this about?
It's about what happened yesterday.
Are you sure
the downstairs neighbor hurt himself?
We've been over that.
You can be honest with me.
I'll help you.
What's this all about?
The thing is,
I want to keep this from escalating,
but the state he's in
One moment.
Who is it?
Hello. I'm the tenant in 1501.
Do you remember me?
I do. And?
The thing is
-There's an issue with my place.
-Excuse me.
-Can I use your bathroom?
-Do you have some time to talk?
-That way.
-It will only take a moment.
You're my landlord, so--
-Hey, wait!
-Get out, you bastard!
The bathroom.
I was looking for the bathroom!
What's going on?
This asshole was going through our room.
Fucking thief.
-Who are you calling a thief?
-Let go!
You knew the GTX
would come in, didn't you?
You made all that noise
so you could buy my apartment for cheap!
What are you on about?
You think we'd pull that crap
over some chump change?
Chump change?
Then cancel the contract.
I'll go to TV stations
or file a public complaint.
What?
I I'm dead serious.
Let's talk another time.
Would you get rid of that guy?
Get rid of me?
-That's enough.
-You think I won't?
-I'm going to fucking bust you!
-Hey, come on.
-I'll find all the evidence here!
-Come on already!
You should have backed off
and then gone back to look again,
not throw yourself at them.
I'm certain. It's the penthouse people.
Did you see something?
There was a steel door
with a fingerprint scanner.
Who has something like that?
That's where they're making the noise.
A steel door with a fingerprint scanner?
-Yes.
-That does seem shady.
I'll get the fuck in there and--
Okay, I get it. Stop getting so worked up.
Let's calm down
and come up with a plan together.
Together?
I feel bad for accusing you.
I'd appreciate that.
So we wasted a shit ton of time
fighting each other
when it was some other jerks.
Exactly.
Right.
My name is Noh Woo-sung.
I'm Yeong Jin-ho.
Good to meet you, Jin-ho.
You can call me Woo-sung.
I was gonna do that anyway.
Let's clean up
and get some rest for now, yeah?
We need rest to reclaim your apartment.
Right.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
DRAW YOUR UNLOCK PATTERN
Jin-ho. It's me, Woo-sung.
Hey. Already had enough sleep?
My Wi-Fi at home got cut.
Would you mind if I used yours?
Wi-Fi? I don't have any.
Oh, you don't?
All right, then.
You should get some sleep.
Woo-sung.
Yes?
I'm going to the sauna. Want to come?
Sweating it out is great for sleep.
I actually just showered.
I'm going to sleep. Rest up, Jin-ho.
Welcome.
Jin-ho!
I thought you were resting.
I couldn't sleep.
Yeah, you need to sweat it all out.
Right.
Man, I forgot I can't get in
because I skipped the maintenance fee.
-You go on.
-He can use my account, right?
We don't normally allow that--
But you can, right?
Sure, we'll let you in this once.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Let's go.
What? Do I look like some kind of thug?
I film in dangerous places
and sell the footage to TV networks.
That's what I do. I'm a freelancer.
So it's like undercover journalism?
That's it. Undercover.
Somewhere along the way,
I got some tattoos,
got stabbed a couple of times,
and tortured a little.
All for nothing.
I put my life on the line,
but no one acknowledged me,
and those network assholes
made all the fucking money.
It wasn't fun anymore.
So I'm gonna do my own thing.
Something spicy that will shake
Korea to its core, you know.
Should I look into noise issues
between floors?
We've both experienced it.
You really want to kill them,
don't you?
Yes.
I really want to kill them.
Right?
Man, I'm tired.
Probably because I haven't slept.
I think I'll head home now.
Take your time and enjoy.
All right. I'll be out in a bit.
This damn motherfucker.
THE FACE OF A GENERATION'S STRUGGLE?
FRAME AS GENERATIONAL ISSUE
MAKE IT BLOW UP
NOH WOO-SUNG
ALL-IN BUYER
FRAME HIM AS A VICTIM OF THE SYSTEM
INFO ON GTX STATION
ROOM WITH A STEEL DOOR?
JEON EUN-HWA
I THINK I'VE FOUND A RABBIT HOLE
PROSECUTOR JEON EUN-HWA
HER TRUE COLORS
NOISE-RELATED CRIME ON THE RISE
PROSECUTORS SEIZE BRIBERY RECORD
SHODDY CONSTRUCTION
DIGITAL HACKING EXPERROYAL CITY SILEO
BUILDING 118
SMART WALL PANEL CONTROLLER
APARTMENT 1401
APARTMENT 1501
Giddy up. Isn't that fun?
When he says to do as he would
I'm gonna go backwards.
APARTMENT 1501
FRONT DOOR
Damn it.
So he mixed up the keys.
Dumb piece of shit.
I really want to kill them.
Crazy bastard!
-The camera loves him.
-When I said that, he pulled out a knife.
-I'm worried for my children.
-This is great.
He tried to push his way into our home.
I don't know what he might do,
but he's bound for trouble.
-Beautifully said.
-The man next door.
He doesn't seem to be all there.
1401? He's scary.
I feel like he could hurt the kids.
He's got murderer vibes.
Seriously.
Are you kidding me?
Everyone out! Get out!
-You're under arrest for battery.
-That asshole hit him!
1401 said he'd kill me?
But he's here right now.
You think I won't?
I'll find all the fucking evidence here!
I really want to kill them.
Man, I'm beat.
So damn tired.
INTENSE REVENGE NOISE POLLUTION
Damn it.
Do you know what time it is?
Hey, your shoes.
Your shoes. Damn it.
What's gotten into you?
They say my husband may never wake up.
I told him to pretend to get hurt,
not to hit his head like an idiot.
All you had to do was stall for a bit.
To keep him at the station
until the morning of Liberation Day.
How can you say that?
So what do you want?
You said you'd do anything
to extend your lease.
You said you needed to stay
because of your kids!
I told you, my husband is dying.
Because of you.
Well, that's great.
The more deaths, the better.
More sensational.
Say that again.
Say it again!
You fucked over
a perfectly normal guy for your own good.
And I'm the only bad guy here?
You want more money, right?
Okay. I'll give you some more.
So just stay put.
I'll take care of your lease extension.
Got it?
Are you insane?
I spent fucking months
putting this together!
Do you know how important this is?
It's the raw truth to save Korea
from noise complaints! Got it?
Fucking get it yet?
Hey.
Shit, you're not meant to die.
For fuck's sake.
I hadn't interviewed her yet.
Well, that's what you get
for touching my footage.
Ruined my damn plans.
All right, fuck it.
Let's finish this today.
What?
Why is one missing?
Hello, police?
I'm calling from Royal City.
You know the guy who caused
a scene yesterday? Yes, Noh Woo-sung.
I think he killed his downstairs neighbor.
He's gone upstairs
to kill the penthouse residents too.
The noise complaint serial killer,
Noh Woo-sung, was hiding under my bed.
I think he's trying to kill me too.
What should I do?
All right.
Let me call you back.
Woo-sung.
Why would you kill a person
in someone else's apartment?
Did you kill her with that?
What? Are you going to kill me too?
Hey. Please spare me.
Fucking psycho.
Look at the state of this place.
Who'd believe you?
Everyone will.
Only you have the motive
to kill the folks downstairs.
I've made sure of that.
So you can pin everything on me?
Hey.
You planned on killing yourself.
Wouldn't you rather die
a meaningful death?
By dying as a murderer?
Is that meaningful?
In the broader sense, you're a victim.
If only they'd built this place properly,
this wouldn't be happening.
This wouldn't be happening
if you hadn't started this, you sick fuck!
So it's my fault?
Hey.
Take a good look.
Is this the dream
you've worked your whole life for?
Is this really it?
Aren't you even curious?
Why do people buy apartments for millions
just to suffer noise between floors
and end up hating, cursing,
and even killing each other?
I mean, why?
Why won't they build proper buildings?
Who's embezzling the money,
and who's letting them get away with it?
Who?
The truth
is behind that steel door
on the top floor of this building.
Fuck, did I bash my head too hard?
Then why not just go to the top floor
to begin with?
Why me?
Why do you need me?
I didn't do anything.
Why drag me into this shit show?
Of all the residents in this building,
you're best suited for the drama.
You have a pitiful backstory.
You are the epitome of pain
suffered by today's young people.
Right, Mr. All-in?
You're such a perfect messenger.
"After maxing out on an apartment,
a man was driven mad by noise,
killing his neighbors with a hammer,
then himself."
"Journalist Yeong Jin-ho
miraculously survived the bloodbath
and uncovered the cause of this tragedy."
"Poor construction."
"He held a ledger containing the truth
behind the noise complaints."
"Journalist Yeong Jin-ho
risked his life to protect the truth,
and his sincerity changed the world."
Woo-sung.
I'll make sure
your death is put to good use.
I'm sorry, Woo-sung.
Jin-ho.
Wait!
Please let me help you.
My apartment.
Just help me get it back.
Let's do this together.
You're gonna help me kill people?
That lady from downstairs
threw a wrench in your plan.
So now you have to
put an end to this tonight.
Can you do it alone?
If you do it alone and fail,
you can kiss the truth goodbye.
I'm fucking sick of this shit too!
I want to get my home and my life back.
We'll send a message out into the world.
What reason do I have to betray you?
What about the messenger?
"A tenant on the verge
of being evicted for noise complaints
killed her landlord and then herself."
Not bad.
But, Woo-sung,
if things go sideways,
I'll be paying your mother
a visit in Namhae.
And I'm gonna need an interview.
Let me go!
Please
Who the hell are you guys?
Very well.
Allow me to formally introduce myself.
I am Yeong Jin-ho, the truth hound.
Nice to meet you.
What?
A year ago, when you were a prosecutor,
you stopped a story
on the poor construction
of this complex from airing.
I'm the guy who covered that story.
I put my life on the line for it
and even got stabbed by thugs.
Do you know how it fucking sucks
to have your story killed
by undue pressure?
There was no pressure.
We were still investigating--
I'd been digging up dirt on you
ever since then.
But then, you suddenly quit
your post as a prosecutor
and started buying up these apartments,
knowing all about the poor construction.
So I followed you in.
I thought I'd find something interesting
if I lived close to you.
There must be
some kind of misunderstanding.
Now, time for a question.
Where is the ledger?
It's behind that steel door, isn't it?
Ledger?
Okay, I'll ask again.
Please listen carefully.
The ledger of the dirty money you
and your inspector husband took and spent.
That pretty list is
known to bear the names of every dickhead
who's involved
in shoddy constructions in Korea.
That ledger.
Where is it?
What on earth are you talking about?
Prosecutor Jeon.
I heard you discussing it
with your husband.
You covered the camera but not the mic.
On the intercom.
You held on to it to cover your ass
for brokering shoddy construction.
You said it was like
an impenetrable shield.
So,
that impenetrable shield
is behind that steel door, yes?
I said I don't know!
You fucking--
My husband!
He would know.
Only he uses that room.
I honestly have no idea what's inside
or what he does in there.
Okay. Time to do some fact-checking.
Keep a close eye on her.
All right.
Let's go. Come on.
Goodness. You've had one too many.
All right.
Okay.
Woo-sung, I was too harsh on you earlier.
I'm sorry.
But even at a glance, I can tell.
You're doing this against your will.
You're being threatened somehow,
aren't you?
The lady downstairs died.
What? How?
He tried to kill me, too,
so I pretended I was on his side.
I'll help you.
Right? I knew you would.
You made the right decision.
If you help me,
I'll sort everything out for you.
The air gun in your study.
-It actually works, right?
-Yes.
Try to do something with that.
I'm not helping you because I like you.
You still need to pay for your crimes.
I told you it wasn't me.
I'm not that kind of person.
Do you really believe that murderer?
Please, save me.
Help me.
-I'll give you your apartment back and--
-What the fuck?
These motherfuckers.
What is that?
What the fuck is that? Come here!
Fucking come with me!
Is this it? Is this all there fucking is?
Where is it?
Tell me, you fucking bitch!
Is this all there fucking is?
Is this everything in the fucking safe?
Where is it?
Where the fuck is it?
I'm sorry.
I embezzled the maintenance funds
and took bribes from the contractors.
That was wrong.
But this isn't right. Please let me live.
-I'll get punished--
-You fucking bitch!
Don't try to trick me,
you fucking assholes!
There's no fucking way!
Get the fuck up, you son of a bitch.
Tell me, motherfucker!
Where is it? Where is the damn ledger?
Fuck it. We all die today.
Where's the fucking ledger?
Where is it?
That's all I need.
Where is it? Where is the ledger?
Tell me. This is where the truth is.
Right?
You pathetic little shit.
How dare you take their side.
You fucking moron!
You fucker.
Fucking piece of shit.
You fucking traitor.
Just die, you fucker!
You fucking bastards!
Go get him. Catch him and kill him.
Okay. That son of a bitch!
He's fucking dead.
We can't let him live! Get him!
Hey, you bastard!
Ma'am!
Ma'am, please! Open the door.
Die!
What the hell?
Kill him.
I said kill him.
Let's just stop here
and hand him over to the police.
Two people are dead.
Who will take responsibility?
If you just let him go,
you'll end up taking the fall
for everything.
Hey.
Don't worry about it.
That will never happen.
I'll take care of everything,
so trust me
and kill him.
Please get it together.
You can't trust her.
Kill him.
Woo-sung.
Do it!
You missed your chance, you moron!
You useless shit!
You indecisive piece of shit!
This is why people live
in nice neighborhoods.
This place is swarming with scum.
What the hell is this mess?
I told you
that we should vet our tenants.
So it's you.
I heard there was a psycho.
Is this what you crawled in here for?
I overlooked this.
I wonder why you idiots failed
to hear us mention the ledger is here.
This? What were you gonna do with this?
If you released this, would I suddenly
become the noise offender?
Or did you honestly hope
to change the world?
So what?
Would fixing poor construction
and building solid apartments
solve noise complaints?
Not a chance.
Like I told you,
noise between floors is a human problem.
Why blame the building?
If they foolishly overspend
on building sturdier buildings,
apartment prices would rise.
That would only make it more difficult
for people like you to afford a home.
Why don't you get that?
You know,
life can't run on hope.
You need to be realistic.
But so much for that in this life.
Better luck in your next one.
How about no?
Well, fuck.
Held my breath for so long.
Hey, dipshit.
Didn't I tell you?
The ledger.
It's right fucking here
Hey.
Get the ledger.
Get your shit together
and bring me the ledger.
That's it.
That's it.
For fuck's sake.
Do you even know what you're looking at?
Bring it here.
PROPERTY (APARTMENT) LEASE CONTRACPROPERTY PURCHASE CONTRACWhat are you doing?
PROPERTY PURCHASE CONTRACNOH WOO-SUNG
You bastard.
Okay, you got your home back.
Good for you, asshole.
Burn everything
except for the ledger.
Burn this place down. Damn it.
That's it.
Bring that here.
Hey. Damn it.
Give me the ledger, you bastard.
What are you doing?
No.
Just do exactly as I say.
Hey, what are you doing?
What do you think you're doing?
Stop telling me
Stop telling me
what to do.
You motherfuckers.
NOH WOO-SUNG
CASE REPORSo they think I'm some moron?
I should just cover this up?
Are they serious?
Do I look like a moron?
There was a mention of
Jeon Eun-hwa's ledgers
in Yeong Jin-ho's videos,
but we can't confirm anything
because everything was burned to a crisp.
Did you see anything?
Right, I guess not.
All right, then. Yeah.
So whatever Yeong Jin-ho was looking for
never existed.
Right?
NAMHAE
Don't think about anything
and rest here for a while.
No, you can just live here with me,
so don't even think about
returning to Seoul for a while.
Okay?
NOH WOO-SUNG
PROPERTY REGISTRATION NOTICE
HOLDER: NOH WOO-SUNG
Subtitle translation by: Jimin Choi