Siren's Kiss (2026) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
[liquid bubbling]
[metallic clanging]
[breathing heavily]
[ominous music plays]
I have all the paperwork ready
for your insurance payout.
[breathes shakily]
[saw whirring]
[screams]
[groaning]
You did well.
[groans]
INSURANCE CLAIM FORM
[suspenseful music plays]
[person] In this world,
there are ugly, filthy deals
that happen out of sight.
[barber] One moment, please.
[person] A single medical certificate.
A one-line accident report.
If you follow the truth hidden
in a single sheet of paper,
sometimes you uncover scum
who trade human lives for money.
Exposing all of that…
Is my job.
[client] It got cold.
Give it some more steam.
[grunting]
What the… Damn it.
Hey. Who's this punk?
Come on. You can relax.
I'm not in your line of work.
[scoffs] You've got some nerve.
Do you know who I am, you little…
[grunting]
[yells, grunting]
[groaning]
[grunting]
[groans]
[pants]
[client groaning]
Looks like you've got
a solid insurance plan.
How many fingers should I cut?
[groaning]
[ominous music plays]
[gasps]
[tools clatter]
[reporter] Police have arrested
a man in his 30s,
surnamed Kim, for orchestrating
deliberate finger amputations
and filing workers' compensation claims
worth thousands of dollars.
Kim allegedly lured people
with promises of high pay,
then convinced them to amputate
their fingers and file claims,
pocketing roughly two million dollars
in fraudulent payouts.
NONGHYUP LIFE INSURANCE
Our investigation has uncovered a scheme
where organizers lured foreign workers,
and deliberately staged
workplace accidents
to fraudulently collect millions
of dollars in workers' compensation
over a three-year period.
Thanks to you, Mr. Cha,
we lost another group contract.
Mm-hmm.
But we saved over ten times the payout.
[insurance worker] Yes, that's right.
Excuse me?
[sighs] Oh, yes. I'm terribly sorry.
It's not a regular barber shop.
It's a private members-only place.
Yes, yes.
Well then, we'll make sure
you're compensated.
I'm really sorry about that.
[bangs on desk]
What's the point on saving out
on the payout
when operating funds
go into cleaning up your mess?
[groans] I guess
I'll just go on vacation then.
With no funds left,
I might as well take it easy.
No, no! I'm saying take it down a notch.
You don't need to rough them up yourself.
You can just call the cops.
Yeah, but you know the cops
never show up on time.
Mr. Cha! We have a problem.
You remember Chae-rin, right?
- [elevator dings]
- [doors open]
[mother sobbing]
I deserve to die.
I got divorced and, just trying to get by,
I left my little kid all alone.
- [sobbing continues]
- [officer] I know you must be worried,
but I've heard the whole story
from your daughter.
It's a relief that she was insured.
My poor Chae-rin.
What am I going to do now?
[sobbing stops]
[mother sniffles]
[somber music plays]
[person] Third-degree burns
on 40% of the body.
They've already filed an insurance claim.
[Chae-rin] I rubbed my eye
a lot when I was sleeping and, uh…
The next day I couldn't see anything.
1 YEAR AGO
Really?
Yeah.
But my mom gave me a big allowance
because I've been through a lot
and it hurt.
With this, you can play games, buy snacks,
and try your luck at the claw machines.
[chuckles]
Is this for me?
Yeah.
Thanks.
[sighing]
[groans] Mister…
It really was just an accident.
I was trying to eat ramen and…
Spilled it all over me.
[sighs]
Chae-rin…
[sighs]
[mother] I'll come by
for a test drive tomorrow.
Yes, see you then.
Are you expecting a lot of money?
$30,000 for her eye.
Now another 50 for the burns.
What's next?
Even the police say it was an accident.
What do you know?
And you call yourself a mother?
That kid is lying to protect you…
Even though she nearly died from it.
Mark my words.
I'm gonna have you arrested.
VIP INVITATION SPECIAL AUCTION
[gate beeps]
A little more.
[director] Wow! This is exciting.
- [auctioneer chuckles]
- [director sighs] Wow. What's this?
- You really put a lot into this, Ms. Kim.
- I'm flattered.
When did you prepare all this?
Look at these colors.
This is true art.
- My gosh. Well done!
- Aw!
All thanks to you, sir.
[tense music plays]
- [exclaims]
- Hey!
- [person] What is happening?
- [Ms. Kim] Are you serious?
Do you know how much this is worth?
What the hell did you do?
[people clamoring]
That's my question.
Ms. Han!
What the hell is going on here, huh?
Clean this up please
before the clients arrive.
[gasps]
[sighs]
How could you cut up a painting?
You're the chief auctioneer.
Which is it?
If you put it up knowing it was a fake,
that's a crime.
If you didn't know,
then you're not qualified
to be an auctioneer.
It's not a fake.
The artist's son
consigned to me personally.
Mr. Jeong is currently in a care home
after having a stroke,
and can't even hold a brush.
[suspenseful music plays]
But the appraisal clearly said…
If we'd sold that piece,
it wouldn't have just disgraced the firm.
You, Ms. Kim,
would've faced legal consequences too.
We're going to investigate
this thoroughly,
so be prepared.
[Ms. Kim sighs]
[breathes deeply]
[sighs]
[melancholic music plays]
THE LATE CHA WOO-HEE
OCTOBER 8, 1993 - AUGUST 28, 2020
[sobbing]
[breathing shakily]
[judge] There are circumstances
that raise suspicion about the accident,
but there's no objective evidence
to conclude that it was intentional.
[person] Let go of me, you bastard.
Let go! [Grunts]
- Let go!
- Hey!
[dramatic music plays]
REDEVELOPMENT THAT IGNORES
THE RESIDENTS MUST STOP!
[worker grunts]
HYUN-SU'S FRUI
[Woo-hee] I didn't lie like the others.
I told them straight up that
I was going on a trip with my boyfriend.
So you should trust me too, brother.
POLICYHOLDER: CHA WOO-HEE
BENEFICIARY: JU HYUN-SU
[judge] Only the charge of causing
the victim's death through negligence
is sustained.
The defendant, Ju Hyun-su,
is hereby sentenced to one year in prison.
[gavel bangs]
[person] I won't be fooled again.
Never again.
MAY YOU ALWAYS ACHIEVE GREATER SUCCESS
VIP INVITATION SPECIAL AUCTION
[sighs]
Ms. Han is here.
Behind you.
[tense music plays]
VIP INVITATION SPECIAL AUCTION
[auction house employees chattering]
[auction house employee]
We will begin now.
[shutter clicking]
[Ms. Han] Now presenting Black Ink & Light
by Ahn Byeong-woon.
We'll open at $70,000,
bidding in $10,000 increments.
$70,000?
$80,000? $90,000?
One hundred?
Next up is Genuine Comfort by Hanna Lien.
A symbolic work
that metaphorically explores
the nature of human society
through the imagery of companion animals.
I'm very curious to see
who will take it today.
$160,000? I have 160.
Do I hear 170?
Yes, thank you for waiting.
And now, today's highlight,
Universe by Choi Jung-soo.
It is a monumental work by an artist
pushing the boundaries
of contemporary painting.
This piece is one
of Choi's most celebrated works,
created through the interplay of painting,
textile and the physicality of light.
And this is the piece expected to achieve
the highest bidding price of the day.
So let's open the bidding
and see where it goes.
[dramatic music plays]
[Ms. Han] $3,390,000?
$3.42.3.42?
We have an absentee bidder at 3.42.
All right, 3.46?
Yes, 3.46.
Do we have 3.49?
3.49.
Absentee bidder at 3.49
3.49?
3.53.
The current high bid is $3.53 million.
3.60?
I'm checking the floor. Yes, 3.60.
We have $3.60 million on the floor.
3.65?
[crowd murmuring]
We have $3.65 million on the floor.
All right, 3.66? 3.66?
Yes, 3.66.
Bidder number 86, $3.66 million. 3.66.
Do we have 3.67?
Bidder number 64 with 3.67.
Now, do we have $3.7 million? 3.7?
Yes, Bidder number 86.
$3.7 million.
That is the current high bid.
All right, now I'll check
with the other phone and floor bidders
for $3.74 million.
All right, I know you'll need
a bit more time to decide,
so I'll give you a moment to do so.
I'll call $3.74 million three times
and then close the bidding.
$3.74 million?
$3.74 million?
$3.74 million?
After a heated bidding war,
Bidder number 86 won the lot
at $3.70 million.
[applause]
[majestic music plays]
[calm piano music plays]
Slow down, Ms. Kim.
[coworker gasps] Wait!
- Whatever.
- Seriously,
what are you gonna do
if Mr. Song sees you?
[sighing]
- It's so nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
What? Why are you still here?
Doing market research.
I wanna see which kind of champagne
the clients prefer.
What? You didn't say anything earlier.
You were already stressed and frazzled,
so I didn't want to bother you.
I'll stay just a little longer, but…
She's the associate auctioneer?
Why?
[tongue click] Asking.
Her gwansang makes me uneasy.
Stay here for a sec.
[sighs]
[door opens]
[door closes]
Are you all right?
[sighs] Yes, I'm fine. Thank you.
I wanted to thank you for helping me
win such a great piece today.
I've only ever bid online before,
but live auctions are so much more fun.
I did notice you were eyeing that piece
at the preview,
so I figured you'd be here today.
You remember me?
[tense music plays]
We haven't crossed paths before.
Once I've laid eyes on someone,
I never forget them.
You never forget them?
Never?
I'm Paek Jun-beom.
I'm Han Seol-ah.
It's nice to meet you.
Mr. Paek Jun-beom, CEO of Your Home?
Brilliant choice today, sir.
Congratulations.
I hear all the popular pieces these days
end up in your hands.
This is our associate auctioneer.
She's excellent at her job.
I'll leave you both to it then. Bye.
Uh…
I'm Kim Yun-ji.
If you have any pieces to consign
for the next auction,
please consider leaving them with me.
"Kim Yun-ji Associate Auctioneer"?
Yes.
You don't know when to butt in
and when to back off.
[dramatic music plays]
[gasps]
[sighs]
TRANQUILIZER
[sighs]
Ms. Kim, we're still on the job, you know?
So what?
The smell of alcohol.
You've got to be careful
when dealing with VIPs.
Are you sure you're not ticked off
that I butted in earlier?
[sighs]
Ms. Kim Yun-ji,
let us please behave like professionals.
[scoffs]
Wow.
You mental game is strong.
You're a real pro, Ms. Han.
Wouldn't it be normal
to want to die right now?
[ominous music plays]
What are you trying to say?
I wonder.
If your secret came out
for the whole world to see,
would you still be this graceful?
I wonder what kind of face you'd make
if I took over the podium.
[scoffs]
The podium?
With your skills?
I won't hold back any longer.
Enjoy the time you have left.
Because it's almost up.
- [phone buzzing]
- [sighs]
[sighs]
- [buzzing continues]
- [grunts]
Hello?
[Ms. Kim] Mr. Cha Woo-seok?
Yes. Who's this?
[Ms. Kim]
I want to report an insurance fraud case.
Insurance fraud?
Sure, go ahead. What happened?
[ominous music plays]
[Ms. Kim] Murder.
A murder for insurance money.
Why did you contact me
instead of the police?
[scoffs] The police can't be trusted.
They just wrote it off as an accident.
I've heard the rumors about you.
They say once you get into something,
you never let go.
You're the only one I can trust right now.
I will tell you everything I know.
[sighs]
When did you get here?
Just let me sleep a bit.
This is the third night in a row.
- Well, then go home and sleep comfortably.
- Uh, you know.
Where are you going
in the middle of the night?
I got a tip about a murder insurance case.
[sighs] Why not just go back
to being a cop?
Your jurisdiction.
[groans]
[dramatic music plays]
[line ringing]
[operator] The call cannot be connected.
You're being forwarded to voicemail.
Leave a message after the tone.
[line ringing]
She's not answering.
[ringing continues]
- [bang]
- [people screaming]
[person] What the heck?
[dramatic music plays]
SIU INVESTIGATOR CHA WOO-SEOK
[phone buzzing]
MISSED CALL
[people clamoring]
No photos, please! No photos.
Police! Stop taking photos.
Step aside!
[siren wailing]
[tense music plays]
[shutter clicking]
[detective] Ten feet?
[coworker] Yes, it's ten feet
from the outer wall to where she landed.
The distance doesn't add up.
Right.
In cases of slipping or suicide,
they'd normally land within six feet.
[detective] First, secure
the auction house CCTV,
then track the victim's movements
before the fall.
Got it, sir.
[phone beeps]
[mysterious music plays]
[pathologist] The legs, waist, both sides
of the ribs, and the spine all broken.
It's a typical fracture pattern
from a fall.
The direct cause of death was
organ failure from multiple fractures.
Should we consider it a suicide?
Hmm, that's the most plausible theory,
but we also found
tiny pinpoint hemorrhages
around the neck and inside the lips.
Does that mean that
someone choked her then?
Mm-mmm.
The pinpoint hemorrhages are very faint.
It's possible the neck was briefly
restrained somehow, but…
GANGHA POLICE STATION
[captain] It can't be a coincidence.
So, what happened?
[detective] The deceased wanted to report
a murder for insurance case.
So you went to meet her, and she just
happened to fall to her death?
Yes.
Was it Cha Woo-seok that got the tip?
Ggong. You and I are taking this case.
What?
Captain, I think Eun-gyeom and I should…
You know I can't let Cha Woo-seok
poke around in our jurisdiction.
And you're okay with
running into Cha Woo-seok?
He won't be okay with it.
He still thinks
I let his sister's murderer walk free.
Do you think so too?
[sighs]
Both of you did your best
from your own positions.
Cases don't have positions,
only the truth.
Not accepting it is how
you end up like Cha Woo-seok.
[sirens wailing in distance]
[officer] We'll reopen the investigation,
but if the kid keeps denying it,
then there's nothing more we can do.
[sighs]
Excuse me.
[sighs deeply] So, what now?
We'll visit her every day
to let her know that
there are adults looking out for her.
[sighs]
You can head back.
I'll stop by Royal Auction.
Hmm. Okay.
Hey, Kim Yun-ji's case was a suicide,
wasn't it?
It's been two years
since the insurance started
so the suicide exclusion is over.
She wanted to report
a murder for insurance case.
Just an hour before she died.
Does that sound like
she'd want to kill herself?
[ominous music plays]
[sobbing]
[gasps]
- [Woo-seok] Let me give you a hand.
- [worker] Oh, thank you.
[suspenseful music plays]
[elevator dings]
[footsteps approach]
[mysterious music plays]
[chairperson] Goddamn it.
That's it!
The blades are facing away
from each other.
Funny, it flipped the other way
as soon as you got here.
I guess Ms. Kim really hated you.
Look at the mess
the company's gotten into.
I'm really sorry.
Ma'am.
[pants]
The police are coming to investigate.
This maksamjae is brutal.
My apologies, ma'am.
I take full responsibility for not
keeping a closer eye on my teammate.
I will deal with the police
if that's okay with you.
Well, you're the one
in charge of our PR too.
As managing director, what's your role?
That's right. It makes more sense for me
to meet them on behalf of the company.
They're coming to ask questions
about Ms. Kim.
They'll want to speak with someone
who worked with her.
If Mr. Song meets with them,
it might make the situation
seem more serious.
Are you going to be okay?
Yes.
I'll take care of it so it blows over
quietly and without problems.
All right.
[inhales deeply] Quietly then…
I like that.
I'm Han Seol-ah,
the Chief Auctioneer at Royal Auction.
How can I help you?
Pyo Seong-il from Gangha Police Station.
And I'm Gong Joo-young.
This is just a basic inquiry
into the incident,
so you don't need to feel any pressure.
Okay, please take a seat.
Sure.
Well then,
could you start by telling us
what happened that night?
Well, we held an event exclusively
for our VIPs that day,
followed by an after-party
that went on until around 10 p.m.
What was Ms. Kim Yun-ji's role?
She was our associate auctioneer.
No separate CCTV in the emergency stairs.
[Ms. Kim] A murder for insurance money.
I will tell you everything I know.
She said that and then jumped right here?
[Seong-il] Did anything seem off
about Ms. Kim Yun-ji that day?
Did she argue with anyone?
No, I didn't notice anything unusual.
As her colleague, do you have any idea
what might've happened?
I don't know much about her personal life.
CHIEF AUCTIONEER: HAN SEOL-AH
How many auctioneers are there
in the company?
Ms. Kim and I are the only ones
who actually run the auctions.
The rest are in training.
First, we'll need
the full list of attendees.
The VIP list is fully confidential
and cannot be disclosed.
They're witnesses who were at the scene.
One of them could possibly be involved.
Is there evidence that
this was a homicide?
Your colleague is dead,
and client protection is more important?
Is that how it is?
Detective Gong.
You'll need to bring a warrant.
If you have any additional questions,
then please submit them in writing.
All right, when did you last see
Ms. Kim Yun-ji that night?
And where were you
at the time of the incident?
[tense music plays]
Was my question too difficult?
Can't answer, huh?
At the time of the incident,
I was in my office.
And I didn't see her
after the after-party.
This is about as much cooperation
as I can offer at the moment.
[Seong-il sighs]
[pills rattle]
[breathing shakily]
When something seems too perfect,
there's a good chance it's not true.
I'll start by looking into
the relationship
between Han Seol-ah and Kim Yun-ji.
So I guess there is something.
I don't expect much from the police,
but let's help each other out.
No, I'll pass.
Then take the long way
instead of the easy way.
Go sell insurance.
What, you still think you're a detective?
[chuckles]
I get that a lot from my boss.
Let's go.
I don't get why cops are so quick
to collect petty kickbacks
but blind to the big money.
You think you're clever?
[sighs]
Why are you getting so worked up?
Do you regret something?
Does seeing me bother you?
- You bastard.
- Hey, hold on! Stop that!
Why are you acting like this?
This is someone else's company.
[sighs]
Hey, Ggong. If you leak any information
about the investigation
to this insurance guy,
be prepared to quit.
[Gong sighs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
TYPE: PERFECT ONLIFE SWITCH INSURANCE
POLICYHOLDER: KIM YUN-JI
[Gong] Kim Yun-ji had been treated
for depression for quite a long time.
There are a lot of signs
pointing to suicide.
What did the auction house say?
We met a woman who introduced herself
as their chief auctioneer,
Han Seol-ah.
This woman.
[computer beeps]
- [phone beeps]
- [typing]
ART AUCTION HOUSE "ROYAL AUCTION"
REVENUE UP 28% FROM LAST YEAR
[suspenseful music plays]
Han Seol-ah.
HAN SEOL-AH
FIRST FEMALE CHIEF AUCTIONEER
AT ROYAL AUCTION
THE CINDERELLA OF THE AUCTION WORLD
CHIEF AUCTIONEER HAN SEOL-AH
"I DON'T LOOK, I READ THE ROOM"
"PEOPLE THINK AUCTIONEERS JUST CALL BIDS…"
HAN SEOL-AH ENTERED THE AUCTION WORLD
8 YEARS AGO…
"WINNING A BID
COMES DOWN TO TRUST AND TIMING"
AUCTIONEER
- [sobbing]
- Stop crying.
Yun-ji…
I feel terrible for Yun-ji.
She was so excited when she told me
she'd be making her debut soon.
Debut?
Mr. Song promised Ms. Kim that…
That he'd get rid of Ms. Han
and promote her soon.
[friend] Really?
Why?
How is that important now?
Ms. Kim is gone!
[sobbing]
Ms. Han is here.
It's probably a battery issue.
With the smart key.
Oh.
I guess so.
Don't call a tow yet.
I'll help you with it.
Let me see.
If you put the key right on
the start button and press it,
the car should start.
Thank you so much. I owe you one.
You can repay me.
[chuckles] If we ever meet again, that is.
[tense music plays]
[engine starts]
SOCHEON FUNERAL SERVICE
[horn honks]
NONGHYUP LIFE INSURANCE
[typing]
VIEW INSURANCE POLICY
KIM YUN-JI
TYPE: PERFECT ONLIFE SWITCH INSURANCE
[sighs]
PARTIES TO THE POLICY
POLICYHOLDER: KIM YUN-JI
AUTO PAYMENT ACCOUNT DETAILS
NAME: JANGWON BANK
[sighs]
HAN SEOL-AH
Oh?
[ominous music plays]
POLICYHOLDER: YOON SEUNG-JAE
Yoon Seung-jae.
Age 35.
Death benefit 490,000.
The beneficiary was…
BENEFICIARY: HAN SEOL-AH
Han Seol-ah?
What?
[sighs]
POLICY CHANGE HISTORY
Canceled?
YOON SEUNG-JAE
PHONE NUMBER: 010-0532-9655
[operator] The call cannot be connected.
You're being forwarded to voicemail.
Leave a message after the tone.
[phone beeps]
[line ringing]
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
Is this Mr. Yoon Seung-jae's home?
Yes, it is. Who is this?
Oh, yes, hello. This is Cha Woo-seok,
an insurance investigator.
I'm calling to check something
about his insurance.
Could I speak with Mr. Yoon?
My son…
Seung-jae died…
Ten days ago.
[melancholic music plays]
CHANGE DETAILS: CANCELLATION (WITHDRAWAL)
DATE: MAY 23, 2025
[sighs]
[crying]
[photographer] Come on.
The bride should be smiling.
Are you nervous?
You look too tense.
[shutter clicking]
Give me a big smile.
How about you face each other.
Nice.
That's nice.
See? Much better now that you're smiling.
POLICYHOLDER: YOON SEUNG-JAE
They paid $140,000
of the insurance up front.
It's a VIP-only insurance plan
for high-net-worth individuals.
I think this is the insurance case
Kim Yun-ji was reporting.
I'm heading to the police station.
Oh, wait a minute.
GUARANTEE INSURANCE
WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION CONFIRMATION
What's this?
It's been canceled.
Oh, you're right.
Why did we let them cancel it with…
What, where… Where did he go?
What? Detective mode?
Figures. I shouldn't have brought
him here, right?
It's all my fault.
[both laugh]
Her fiancé died just ten days ago.
Did she file an insurance claim?
No, it's a bit strange.
The insurance was canceled
just before he died.
I wonder why.
[sighs] That means that
Kim Yun-ji knew something then.
Han Seol-ah
was about to be replaced by her
as chief auctioneer.
From Han Seol-ah's perspective,
it seems that Kim Yun-ji dying
just took care of all of her headaches.
You can look into how her fiancé died.
Okay.
[phone buzzes]
[Gong] Han Seol-ah's fiancé
was in a yacht accident.
AUTOPSY RESULTS RULE THE DEATH AS DROWNING
[suspenseful music plays]
He drowned?
We meet again.
I should introduce myself.
I'm Cha Woo-seok, insurance investigator.
NONGHYUP LIFE INSURANCE
SIU INVESTIGATOR CHA WOO-SEOK
Ms. Kim Yun-ji was a client
of our company.
So we're looking into it.
We're trying to determine
whether her death was…
A suicide…
Or a homicide.
[scoffs]
You're talking like a detective.
Do insurance investigators
investigate like that now?
We do investigate.
I've already told the police
everything that I know.
You didn't mention she was competing
for the chief auctioneer position.
That's because I never saw her
as competition.
[chuckles]
Tell me, how does it feel?
I mean, you're the one deciding
where thousands, even millions, go.
Bumping things up by a million
would be nothing to you.
I bet it doesn't even feel real.
So, how much money do you make a year?
I doubt a normal salary would be
enough for you.
An auctioneer is just like
any other office worker.
[clicks tongue] That must be tough,
just a regular office worker
dealing with rich clients all the time.
I bet you can't help but compare
yourself to them.
Most people think just like that,
judging by what they see.
If you have nothing more to say,
we're done.
Yoon Seung-jae.
[eerie music plays]
[phone ringing]
Violent Crimes Unit 1, Gong Joo speaking.
Hello? Go ahead.
[person, distorted] The woman who died
at Royal Auction didn't take her own life.
She was murdered.
RECORDING
[gasps] Are you a witness, sir?
- [line clicks]
- Hello?
[Woo-seok] Yoon Seung-jae.
A successful entrepreneur
and restaurant owner.
Died precisely ten days ago
on a yacht trip on the river.
The insurance payout was 490,000,
and you were the beneficiary.
You two
aren't related, are you?
He was my fiancé.
And did you know?
That Mr. Yoon had canceled
the insurance policy before he died?
Yes.
[clicks tongue] What a shame.
If only he hadn't canceled,
you could've pocketed 490,000.
You must have a lot of time on your hands,
investigating a canceled policy.
You couldn't get the payout,
but the prepaid amount of the policy
was returned to Mr. Yoon's account.
So, now you think that money
ended up in my hands?
You think I killed my fiancé
for just 140,000?
I wonder.
What does my fiancé's accident
have to do with Ms. Kim's case?
[sighs]
I can smell it.
The stench of someone…
Trying to cash in on human lives.
[tense music plays]
[phone buzzing]
[siren wailing]
SPECIAL THANKS TO LEE ELIJAH
AND HA SEOKJIN FOR THEIR APPEARANCE
[Woo-seok] What was Kim Yun-ji trying to
expose before she was murdered?
[person] Yoon Seung-jae,
you've heard the name.
Kim Yun-ji met with Yoon Seung-jae,
and now they're both dead.
[Seol-ah] Wrongful death?
How about wrongful suspicion?
[Gong] A love triangle?
[Woo-seok] Affairs are the most common
motive for murder.
What is it that you really want to know?
Your fiancé and Kim Yun-ji too.
Did you kill them?
[metallic clanging]
[breathing heavily]
[ominous music plays]
I have all the paperwork ready
for your insurance payout.
[breathes shakily]
[saw whirring]
[screams]
[groaning]
You did well.
[groans]
INSURANCE CLAIM FORM
[suspenseful music plays]
[person] In this world,
there are ugly, filthy deals
that happen out of sight.
[barber] One moment, please.
[person] A single medical certificate.
A one-line accident report.
If you follow the truth hidden
in a single sheet of paper,
sometimes you uncover scum
who trade human lives for money.
Exposing all of that…
Is my job.
[client] It got cold.
Give it some more steam.
[grunting]
What the… Damn it.
Hey. Who's this punk?
Come on. You can relax.
I'm not in your line of work.
[scoffs] You've got some nerve.
Do you know who I am, you little…
[grunting]
[yells, grunting]
[groaning]
[grunting]
[groans]
[pants]
[client groaning]
Looks like you've got
a solid insurance plan.
How many fingers should I cut?
[groaning]
[ominous music plays]
[gasps]
[tools clatter]
[reporter] Police have arrested
a man in his 30s,
surnamed Kim, for orchestrating
deliberate finger amputations
and filing workers' compensation claims
worth thousands of dollars.
Kim allegedly lured people
with promises of high pay,
then convinced them to amputate
their fingers and file claims,
pocketing roughly two million dollars
in fraudulent payouts.
NONGHYUP LIFE INSURANCE
Our investigation has uncovered a scheme
where organizers lured foreign workers,
and deliberately staged
workplace accidents
to fraudulently collect millions
of dollars in workers' compensation
over a three-year period.
Thanks to you, Mr. Cha,
we lost another group contract.
Mm-hmm.
But we saved over ten times the payout.
[insurance worker] Yes, that's right.
Excuse me?
[sighs] Oh, yes. I'm terribly sorry.
It's not a regular barber shop.
It's a private members-only place.
Yes, yes.
Well then, we'll make sure
you're compensated.
I'm really sorry about that.
[bangs on desk]
What's the point on saving out
on the payout
when operating funds
go into cleaning up your mess?
[groans] I guess
I'll just go on vacation then.
With no funds left,
I might as well take it easy.
No, no! I'm saying take it down a notch.
You don't need to rough them up yourself.
You can just call the cops.
Yeah, but you know the cops
never show up on time.
Mr. Cha! We have a problem.
You remember Chae-rin, right?
- [elevator dings]
- [doors open]
[mother sobbing]
I deserve to die.
I got divorced and, just trying to get by,
I left my little kid all alone.
- [sobbing continues]
- [officer] I know you must be worried,
but I've heard the whole story
from your daughter.
It's a relief that she was insured.
My poor Chae-rin.
What am I going to do now?
[sobbing stops]
[mother sniffles]
[somber music plays]
[person] Third-degree burns
on 40% of the body.
They've already filed an insurance claim.
[Chae-rin] I rubbed my eye
a lot when I was sleeping and, uh…
The next day I couldn't see anything.
1 YEAR AGO
Really?
Yeah.
But my mom gave me a big allowance
because I've been through a lot
and it hurt.
With this, you can play games, buy snacks,
and try your luck at the claw machines.
[chuckles]
Is this for me?
Yeah.
Thanks.
[sighing]
[groans] Mister…
It really was just an accident.
I was trying to eat ramen and…
Spilled it all over me.
[sighs]
Chae-rin…
[sighs]
[mother] I'll come by
for a test drive tomorrow.
Yes, see you then.
Are you expecting a lot of money?
$30,000 for her eye.
Now another 50 for the burns.
What's next?
Even the police say it was an accident.
What do you know?
And you call yourself a mother?
That kid is lying to protect you…
Even though she nearly died from it.
Mark my words.
I'm gonna have you arrested.
VIP INVITATION SPECIAL AUCTION
[gate beeps]
A little more.
[director] Wow! This is exciting.
- [auctioneer chuckles]
- [director sighs] Wow. What's this?
- You really put a lot into this, Ms. Kim.
- I'm flattered.
When did you prepare all this?
Look at these colors.
This is true art.
- My gosh. Well done!
- Aw!
All thanks to you, sir.
[tense music plays]
- [exclaims]
- Hey!
- [person] What is happening?
- [Ms. Kim] Are you serious?
Do you know how much this is worth?
What the hell did you do?
[people clamoring]
That's my question.
Ms. Han!
What the hell is going on here, huh?
Clean this up please
before the clients arrive.
[gasps]
[sighs]
How could you cut up a painting?
You're the chief auctioneer.
Which is it?
If you put it up knowing it was a fake,
that's a crime.
If you didn't know,
then you're not qualified
to be an auctioneer.
It's not a fake.
The artist's son
consigned to me personally.
Mr. Jeong is currently in a care home
after having a stroke,
and can't even hold a brush.
[suspenseful music plays]
But the appraisal clearly said…
If we'd sold that piece,
it wouldn't have just disgraced the firm.
You, Ms. Kim,
would've faced legal consequences too.
We're going to investigate
this thoroughly,
so be prepared.
[Ms. Kim sighs]
[breathes deeply]
[sighs]
[melancholic music plays]
THE LATE CHA WOO-HEE
OCTOBER 8, 1993 - AUGUST 28, 2020
[sobbing]
[breathing shakily]
[judge] There are circumstances
that raise suspicion about the accident,
but there's no objective evidence
to conclude that it was intentional.
[person] Let go of me, you bastard.
Let go! [Grunts]
- Let go!
- Hey!
[dramatic music plays]
REDEVELOPMENT THAT IGNORES
THE RESIDENTS MUST STOP!
[worker grunts]
HYUN-SU'S FRUI
[Woo-hee] I didn't lie like the others.
I told them straight up that
I was going on a trip with my boyfriend.
So you should trust me too, brother.
POLICYHOLDER: CHA WOO-HEE
BENEFICIARY: JU HYUN-SU
[judge] Only the charge of causing
the victim's death through negligence
is sustained.
The defendant, Ju Hyun-su,
is hereby sentenced to one year in prison.
[gavel bangs]
[person] I won't be fooled again.
Never again.
MAY YOU ALWAYS ACHIEVE GREATER SUCCESS
VIP INVITATION SPECIAL AUCTION
[sighs]
Ms. Han is here.
Behind you.
[tense music plays]
VIP INVITATION SPECIAL AUCTION
[auction house employees chattering]
[auction house employee]
We will begin now.
[shutter clicking]
[Ms. Han] Now presenting Black Ink & Light
by Ahn Byeong-woon.
We'll open at $70,000,
bidding in $10,000 increments.
$70,000?
$80,000? $90,000?
One hundred?
Next up is Genuine Comfort by Hanna Lien.
A symbolic work
that metaphorically explores
the nature of human society
through the imagery of companion animals.
I'm very curious to see
who will take it today.
$160,000? I have 160.
Do I hear 170?
Yes, thank you for waiting.
And now, today's highlight,
Universe by Choi Jung-soo.
It is a monumental work by an artist
pushing the boundaries
of contemporary painting.
This piece is one
of Choi's most celebrated works,
created through the interplay of painting,
textile and the physicality of light.
And this is the piece expected to achieve
the highest bidding price of the day.
So let's open the bidding
and see where it goes.
[dramatic music plays]
[Ms. Han] $3,390,000?
$3.42.3.42?
We have an absentee bidder at 3.42.
All right, 3.46?
Yes, 3.46.
Do we have 3.49?
3.49.
Absentee bidder at 3.49
3.49?
3.53.
The current high bid is $3.53 million.
3.60?
I'm checking the floor. Yes, 3.60.
We have $3.60 million on the floor.
3.65?
[crowd murmuring]
We have $3.65 million on the floor.
All right, 3.66? 3.66?
Yes, 3.66.
Bidder number 86, $3.66 million. 3.66.
Do we have 3.67?
Bidder number 64 with 3.67.
Now, do we have $3.7 million? 3.7?
Yes, Bidder number 86.
$3.7 million.
That is the current high bid.
All right, now I'll check
with the other phone and floor bidders
for $3.74 million.
All right, I know you'll need
a bit more time to decide,
so I'll give you a moment to do so.
I'll call $3.74 million three times
and then close the bidding.
$3.74 million?
$3.74 million?
$3.74 million?
After a heated bidding war,
Bidder number 86 won the lot
at $3.70 million.
[applause]
[majestic music plays]
[calm piano music plays]
Slow down, Ms. Kim.
[coworker gasps] Wait!
- Whatever.
- Seriously,
what are you gonna do
if Mr. Song sees you?
[sighing]
- It's so nice to meet you.
- Nice to meet you too.
What? Why are you still here?
Doing market research.
I wanna see which kind of champagne
the clients prefer.
What? You didn't say anything earlier.
You were already stressed and frazzled,
so I didn't want to bother you.
I'll stay just a little longer, but…
She's the associate auctioneer?
Why?
[tongue click] Asking.
Her gwansang makes me uneasy.
Stay here for a sec.
[sighs]
[door opens]
[door closes]
Are you all right?
[sighs] Yes, I'm fine. Thank you.
I wanted to thank you for helping me
win such a great piece today.
I've only ever bid online before,
but live auctions are so much more fun.
I did notice you were eyeing that piece
at the preview,
so I figured you'd be here today.
You remember me?
[tense music plays]
We haven't crossed paths before.
Once I've laid eyes on someone,
I never forget them.
You never forget them?
Never?
I'm Paek Jun-beom.
I'm Han Seol-ah.
It's nice to meet you.
Mr. Paek Jun-beom, CEO of Your Home?
Brilliant choice today, sir.
Congratulations.
I hear all the popular pieces these days
end up in your hands.
This is our associate auctioneer.
She's excellent at her job.
I'll leave you both to it then. Bye.
Uh…
I'm Kim Yun-ji.
If you have any pieces to consign
for the next auction,
please consider leaving them with me.
"Kim Yun-ji Associate Auctioneer"?
Yes.
You don't know when to butt in
and when to back off.
[dramatic music plays]
[gasps]
[sighs]
TRANQUILIZER
[sighs]
Ms. Kim, we're still on the job, you know?
So what?
The smell of alcohol.
You've got to be careful
when dealing with VIPs.
Are you sure you're not ticked off
that I butted in earlier?
[sighs]
Ms. Kim Yun-ji,
let us please behave like professionals.
[scoffs]
Wow.
You mental game is strong.
You're a real pro, Ms. Han.
Wouldn't it be normal
to want to die right now?
[ominous music plays]
What are you trying to say?
I wonder.
If your secret came out
for the whole world to see,
would you still be this graceful?
I wonder what kind of face you'd make
if I took over the podium.
[scoffs]
The podium?
With your skills?
I won't hold back any longer.
Enjoy the time you have left.
Because it's almost up.
- [phone buzzing]
- [sighs]
[sighs]
- [buzzing continues]
- [grunts]
Hello?
[Ms. Kim] Mr. Cha Woo-seok?
Yes. Who's this?
[Ms. Kim]
I want to report an insurance fraud case.
Insurance fraud?
Sure, go ahead. What happened?
[ominous music plays]
[Ms. Kim] Murder.
A murder for insurance money.
Why did you contact me
instead of the police?
[scoffs] The police can't be trusted.
They just wrote it off as an accident.
I've heard the rumors about you.
They say once you get into something,
you never let go.
You're the only one I can trust right now.
I will tell you everything I know.
[sighs]
When did you get here?
Just let me sleep a bit.
This is the third night in a row.
- Well, then go home and sleep comfortably.
- Uh, you know.
Where are you going
in the middle of the night?
I got a tip about a murder insurance case.
[sighs] Why not just go back
to being a cop?
Your jurisdiction.
[groans]
[dramatic music plays]
[line ringing]
[operator] The call cannot be connected.
You're being forwarded to voicemail.
Leave a message after the tone.
[line ringing]
She's not answering.
[ringing continues]
- [bang]
- [people screaming]
[person] What the heck?
[dramatic music plays]
SIU INVESTIGATOR CHA WOO-SEOK
[phone buzzing]
MISSED CALL
[people clamoring]
No photos, please! No photos.
Police! Stop taking photos.
Step aside!
[siren wailing]
[tense music plays]
[shutter clicking]
[detective] Ten feet?
[coworker] Yes, it's ten feet
from the outer wall to where she landed.
The distance doesn't add up.
Right.
In cases of slipping or suicide,
they'd normally land within six feet.
[detective] First, secure
the auction house CCTV,
then track the victim's movements
before the fall.
Got it, sir.
[phone beeps]
[mysterious music plays]
[pathologist] The legs, waist, both sides
of the ribs, and the spine all broken.
It's a typical fracture pattern
from a fall.
The direct cause of death was
organ failure from multiple fractures.
Should we consider it a suicide?
Hmm, that's the most plausible theory,
but we also found
tiny pinpoint hemorrhages
around the neck and inside the lips.
Does that mean that
someone choked her then?
Mm-mmm.
The pinpoint hemorrhages are very faint.
It's possible the neck was briefly
restrained somehow, but…
GANGHA POLICE STATION
[captain] It can't be a coincidence.
So, what happened?
[detective] The deceased wanted to report
a murder for insurance case.
So you went to meet her, and she just
happened to fall to her death?
Yes.
Was it Cha Woo-seok that got the tip?
Ggong. You and I are taking this case.
What?
Captain, I think Eun-gyeom and I should…
You know I can't let Cha Woo-seok
poke around in our jurisdiction.
And you're okay with
running into Cha Woo-seok?
He won't be okay with it.
He still thinks
I let his sister's murderer walk free.
Do you think so too?
[sighs]
Both of you did your best
from your own positions.
Cases don't have positions,
only the truth.
Not accepting it is how
you end up like Cha Woo-seok.
[sirens wailing in distance]
[officer] We'll reopen the investigation,
but if the kid keeps denying it,
then there's nothing more we can do.
[sighs]
Excuse me.
[sighs deeply] So, what now?
We'll visit her every day
to let her know that
there are adults looking out for her.
[sighs]
You can head back.
I'll stop by Royal Auction.
Hmm. Okay.
Hey, Kim Yun-ji's case was a suicide,
wasn't it?
It's been two years
since the insurance started
so the suicide exclusion is over.
She wanted to report
a murder for insurance case.
Just an hour before she died.
Does that sound like
she'd want to kill herself?
[ominous music plays]
[sobbing]
[gasps]
- [Woo-seok] Let me give you a hand.
- [worker] Oh, thank you.
[suspenseful music plays]
[elevator dings]
[footsteps approach]
[mysterious music plays]
[chairperson] Goddamn it.
That's it!
The blades are facing away
from each other.
Funny, it flipped the other way
as soon as you got here.
I guess Ms. Kim really hated you.
Look at the mess
the company's gotten into.
I'm really sorry.
Ma'am.
[pants]
The police are coming to investigate.
This maksamjae is brutal.
My apologies, ma'am.
I take full responsibility for not
keeping a closer eye on my teammate.
I will deal with the police
if that's okay with you.
Well, you're the one
in charge of our PR too.
As managing director, what's your role?
That's right. It makes more sense for me
to meet them on behalf of the company.
They're coming to ask questions
about Ms. Kim.
They'll want to speak with someone
who worked with her.
If Mr. Song meets with them,
it might make the situation
seem more serious.
Are you going to be okay?
Yes.
I'll take care of it so it blows over
quietly and without problems.
All right.
[inhales deeply] Quietly then…
I like that.
I'm Han Seol-ah,
the Chief Auctioneer at Royal Auction.
How can I help you?
Pyo Seong-il from Gangha Police Station.
And I'm Gong Joo-young.
This is just a basic inquiry
into the incident,
so you don't need to feel any pressure.
Okay, please take a seat.
Sure.
Well then,
could you start by telling us
what happened that night?
Well, we held an event exclusively
for our VIPs that day,
followed by an after-party
that went on until around 10 p.m.
What was Ms. Kim Yun-ji's role?
She was our associate auctioneer.
No separate CCTV in the emergency stairs.
[Ms. Kim] A murder for insurance money.
I will tell you everything I know.
She said that and then jumped right here?
[Seong-il] Did anything seem off
about Ms. Kim Yun-ji that day?
Did she argue with anyone?
No, I didn't notice anything unusual.
As her colleague, do you have any idea
what might've happened?
I don't know much about her personal life.
CHIEF AUCTIONEER: HAN SEOL-AH
How many auctioneers are there
in the company?
Ms. Kim and I are the only ones
who actually run the auctions.
The rest are in training.
First, we'll need
the full list of attendees.
The VIP list is fully confidential
and cannot be disclosed.
They're witnesses who were at the scene.
One of them could possibly be involved.
Is there evidence that
this was a homicide?
Your colleague is dead,
and client protection is more important?
Is that how it is?
Detective Gong.
You'll need to bring a warrant.
If you have any additional questions,
then please submit them in writing.
All right, when did you last see
Ms. Kim Yun-ji that night?
And where were you
at the time of the incident?
[tense music plays]
Was my question too difficult?
Can't answer, huh?
At the time of the incident,
I was in my office.
And I didn't see her
after the after-party.
This is about as much cooperation
as I can offer at the moment.
[Seong-il sighs]
[pills rattle]
[breathing shakily]
When something seems too perfect,
there's a good chance it's not true.
I'll start by looking into
the relationship
between Han Seol-ah and Kim Yun-ji.
So I guess there is something.
I don't expect much from the police,
but let's help each other out.
No, I'll pass.
Then take the long way
instead of the easy way.
Go sell insurance.
What, you still think you're a detective?
[chuckles]
I get that a lot from my boss.
Let's go.
I don't get why cops are so quick
to collect petty kickbacks
but blind to the big money.
You think you're clever?
[sighs]
Why are you getting so worked up?
Do you regret something?
Does seeing me bother you?
- You bastard.
- Hey, hold on! Stop that!
Why are you acting like this?
This is someone else's company.
[sighs]
Hey, Ggong. If you leak any information
about the investigation
to this insurance guy,
be prepared to quit.
[Gong sighs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
TYPE: PERFECT ONLIFE SWITCH INSURANCE
POLICYHOLDER: KIM YUN-JI
[Gong] Kim Yun-ji had been treated
for depression for quite a long time.
There are a lot of signs
pointing to suicide.
What did the auction house say?
We met a woman who introduced herself
as their chief auctioneer,
Han Seol-ah.
This woman.
[computer beeps]
- [phone beeps]
- [typing]
ART AUCTION HOUSE "ROYAL AUCTION"
REVENUE UP 28% FROM LAST YEAR
[suspenseful music plays]
Han Seol-ah.
HAN SEOL-AH
FIRST FEMALE CHIEF AUCTIONEER
AT ROYAL AUCTION
THE CINDERELLA OF THE AUCTION WORLD
CHIEF AUCTIONEER HAN SEOL-AH
"I DON'T LOOK, I READ THE ROOM"
"PEOPLE THINK AUCTIONEERS JUST CALL BIDS…"
HAN SEOL-AH ENTERED THE AUCTION WORLD
8 YEARS AGO…
"WINNING A BID
COMES DOWN TO TRUST AND TIMING"
AUCTIONEER
- [sobbing]
- Stop crying.
Yun-ji…
I feel terrible for Yun-ji.
She was so excited when she told me
she'd be making her debut soon.
Debut?
Mr. Song promised Ms. Kim that…
That he'd get rid of Ms. Han
and promote her soon.
[friend] Really?
Why?
How is that important now?
Ms. Kim is gone!
[sobbing]
Ms. Han is here.
It's probably a battery issue.
With the smart key.
Oh.
I guess so.
Don't call a tow yet.
I'll help you with it.
Let me see.
If you put the key right on
the start button and press it,
the car should start.
Thank you so much. I owe you one.
You can repay me.
[chuckles] If we ever meet again, that is.
[tense music plays]
[engine starts]
SOCHEON FUNERAL SERVICE
[horn honks]
NONGHYUP LIFE INSURANCE
[typing]
VIEW INSURANCE POLICY
KIM YUN-JI
TYPE: PERFECT ONLIFE SWITCH INSURANCE
[sighs]
PARTIES TO THE POLICY
POLICYHOLDER: KIM YUN-JI
AUTO PAYMENT ACCOUNT DETAILS
NAME: JANGWON BANK
[sighs]
HAN SEOL-AH
Oh?
[ominous music plays]
POLICYHOLDER: YOON SEUNG-JAE
Yoon Seung-jae.
Age 35.
Death benefit 490,000.
The beneficiary was…
BENEFICIARY: HAN SEOL-AH
Han Seol-ah?
What?
[sighs]
POLICY CHANGE HISTORY
Canceled?
YOON SEUNG-JAE
PHONE NUMBER: 010-0532-9655
[operator] The call cannot be connected.
You're being forwarded to voicemail.
Leave a message after the tone.
[phone beeps]
[line ringing]
[phone buzzing]
Hello?
Is this Mr. Yoon Seung-jae's home?
Yes, it is. Who is this?
Oh, yes, hello. This is Cha Woo-seok,
an insurance investigator.
I'm calling to check something
about his insurance.
Could I speak with Mr. Yoon?
My son…
Seung-jae died…
Ten days ago.
[melancholic music plays]
CHANGE DETAILS: CANCELLATION (WITHDRAWAL)
DATE: MAY 23, 2025
[sighs]
[crying]
[photographer] Come on.
The bride should be smiling.
Are you nervous?
You look too tense.
[shutter clicking]
Give me a big smile.
How about you face each other.
Nice.
That's nice.
See? Much better now that you're smiling.
POLICYHOLDER: YOON SEUNG-JAE
They paid $140,000
of the insurance up front.
It's a VIP-only insurance plan
for high-net-worth individuals.
I think this is the insurance case
Kim Yun-ji was reporting.
I'm heading to the police station.
Oh, wait a minute.
GUARANTEE INSURANCE
WITHDRAWAL/CANCELLATION CONFIRMATION
What's this?
It's been canceled.
Oh, you're right.
Why did we let them cancel it with…
What, where… Where did he go?
What? Detective mode?
Figures. I shouldn't have brought
him here, right?
It's all my fault.
[both laugh]
Her fiancé died just ten days ago.
Did she file an insurance claim?
No, it's a bit strange.
The insurance was canceled
just before he died.
I wonder why.
[sighs] That means that
Kim Yun-ji knew something then.
Han Seol-ah
was about to be replaced by her
as chief auctioneer.
From Han Seol-ah's perspective,
it seems that Kim Yun-ji dying
just took care of all of her headaches.
You can look into how her fiancé died.
Okay.
[phone buzzes]
[Gong] Han Seol-ah's fiancé
was in a yacht accident.
AUTOPSY RESULTS RULE THE DEATH AS DROWNING
[suspenseful music plays]
He drowned?
We meet again.
I should introduce myself.
I'm Cha Woo-seok, insurance investigator.
NONGHYUP LIFE INSURANCE
SIU INVESTIGATOR CHA WOO-SEOK
Ms. Kim Yun-ji was a client
of our company.
So we're looking into it.
We're trying to determine
whether her death was…
A suicide…
Or a homicide.
[scoffs]
You're talking like a detective.
Do insurance investigators
investigate like that now?
We do investigate.
I've already told the police
everything that I know.
You didn't mention she was competing
for the chief auctioneer position.
That's because I never saw her
as competition.
[chuckles]
Tell me, how does it feel?
I mean, you're the one deciding
where thousands, even millions, go.
Bumping things up by a million
would be nothing to you.
I bet it doesn't even feel real.
So, how much money do you make a year?
I doubt a normal salary would be
enough for you.
An auctioneer is just like
any other office worker.
[clicks tongue] That must be tough,
just a regular office worker
dealing with rich clients all the time.
I bet you can't help but compare
yourself to them.
Most people think just like that,
judging by what they see.
If you have nothing more to say,
we're done.
Yoon Seung-jae.
[eerie music plays]
[phone ringing]
Violent Crimes Unit 1, Gong Joo speaking.
Hello? Go ahead.
[person, distorted] The woman who died
at Royal Auction didn't take her own life.
She was murdered.
RECORDING
[gasps] Are you a witness, sir?
- [line clicks]
- Hello?
[Woo-seok] Yoon Seung-jae.
A successful entrepreneur
and restaurant owner.
Died precisely ten days ago
on a yacht trip on the river.
The insurance payout was 490,000,
and you were the beneficiary.
You two
aren't related, are you?
He was my fiancé.
And did you know?
That Mr. Yoon had canceled
the insurance policy before he died?
Yes.
[clicks tongue] What a shame.
If only he hadn't canceled,
you could've pocketed 490,000.
You must have a lot of time on your hands,
investigating a canceled policy.
You couldn't get the payout,
but the prepaid amount of the policy
was returned to Mr. Yoon's account.
So, now you think that money
ended up in my hands?
You think I killed my fiancé
for just 140,000?
I wonder.
What does my fiancé's accident
have to do with Ms. Kim's case?
[sighs]
I can smell it.
The stench of someone…
Trying to cash in on human lives.
[tense music plays]
[phone buzzing]
[siren wailing]
SPECIAL THANKS TO LEE ELIJAH
AND HA SEOKJIN FOR THEIR APPEARANCE
[Woo-seok] What was Kim Yun-ji trying to
expose before she was murdered?
[person] Yoon Seung-jae,
you've heard the name.
Kim Yun-ji met with Yoon Seung-jae,
and now they're both dead.
[Seol-ah] Wrongful death?
How about wrongful suspicion?
[Gong] A love triangle?
[Woo-seok] Affairs are the most common
motive for murder.
What is it that you really want to know?
Your fiancé and Kim Yun-ji too.
Did you kill them?