Nine Puzzles (2025) s01e04 Episode Script
Episode 4
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[fireworks crackling]
[suspenseful music]
Open the door.
[doorknob rattling]
I swear to God I'm gonna break down
this fucking door, you little bitch!
Let me in!
[loud pounding]
[muffled rock music]
[rock music]
[faucet squeaks]
-[water gurgling]
-[scraping]
[rattling]
[tense music]
[water lapping]
[theme music]
Nine Puzzles
Chimok Kang hasn't been home
since yesterday,
-so go file a travel ban first, Choi.
-Got it.
Especially 'cause he's a flight risk.
Track down Chimok's whereabouts,
and find his car too.
We're gonna head to the last place
his phone was pinged.
[Hansaem] Copy that, sir.
Let's see if we can find Chimok's vehicle.
-I'll look over there.
-Sounds good.
[indistinct chatter]
License plate number: 118M 5221
I'm with Hangang Station
and my name's Capt. Yang.
I'd like to request
a forensics team, please.
[Ena] Chimok Kang.
Violent,
impulsive, and an addict.
Meticulous, elaborate, apathetic,
and extremely disciplined.
Those are the traits of the suspect
I'd profiled for the other cases.
But Chimok's the complete opposite.
-[Hansaem] That's him, right?
-[Jungho] Yeah.
[soft suspenseful music]
2023-11-01 Wednesday
Could you fast forward it?
[Jungho] Looks like
he doesn't return to his car.
Anything else, sir?
What's behind this rest stop?
Can you tell?
[operator] Well, I guess
there's a mountain. That's it.
[birds chirping]
[grunts]
-[struggled breathing]
-[scraping on wall]
[grunts]
[strained groan]
[sighs]
[shutter clicks]
[Hansaem] The dashcam
and the navigation SD card are missing.
-And the toll transponder?
-Also gone.
So he must've gotten rid of anything
that might track him.
Think maybe he's faking a suicide?
Well, he was going to Seoul,
which is where he lives, so no.
Sir…
I think this was all planned out.
He made sure to clean his tracks.
Let me see.
[phone buzzing]
-San, have you tracked his whereabouts?
-Yes, sir.
Chimok Kang left the restaurant
last night at 2100 hours,
then went to Hannam-dong to his house.
After that, he left and got on the highway
towards Chuncheon.
Didn't Chimok's wife say
that he didn't come home last night
when we questioned her?
Yeah, so he must've turned the car around
after stopping by,
'cause not even five minutes later,
he was caught on CCTV
in front of his house.
After that, we caught him on the highway
at 2300 hours,
heading towards Yeongpyeong Reservoir.
Later, he shows up at 0229 hours
on the highway
coming from the reservoir.
Finally, he ends up at the rest stop
where you're at.
He spent more than three hours
over in that area.
Either he was fishing or cheating.
For now, let's head over to the reservoir.
San, why don't you meet us there?
[soft suspenseful music]
[engine idling]
Doesn't look like a good spot to fish.
[phone ringing]
[Lt. Ro] Sir, we got Mr. Kang's
credit card transaction history.
The last place he used it was…
Uh, in Yeongpyeong, at a "Y Hotel." Huh.
Isn't that where people go
to have affairs?
I don't work the weekends,
so I'm not sure
if this guy was here yesterday.
Well, would you check
if a Chimok Kang shows up in your system
or had a reservation last night?
Gimme a minute.
Hmm…
[keyboard keys clacking]
Oh, yeah.
-There he is.
-He is?
Mr. Kang booked a one-night stay.
Wait. The system has him
checking out last night.
From which room?
-[housekeeper groans]
-[knocking]
[housekeeper] What kinda freaky shit
were they doing in here?
I mean, what could they have done
to make a mess like this?
Sorry to interrupt you.
Lieutenant Kim.
Could I poke around a little bit?
Wait, did you finish cleaning already?
Not yet.
Just came in a second ago.
Could you hold off for now?
[suspenseful music]
[bird squawking]
[squawking continues]
[groans]
[switch clicks]
[camera shutters beeping, clicking]
Huh.
What the hell is this?
How many more
is this fucker gonna kill, huh?
Think this guy's long gone.
Where'd they hide the victim's body?
I was able to confirm that he checked in
at 9:00 p.m. on the hotel kiosk.
Security footage is already erased.
The hotel does that
as part of their policy.
Policy is to erase footage
at the end of the day?
Privacy is huge for the average customer.
If he checked in at nine, he must have had
someone else check in earlier.
Have you talked to the night staff yet?
Oh, that reminds me to tell you…
a lot of complaints of really loud music
were reported last night
coming from the fifth floor.
-Loud music?
-Yeah.
And while the staff was figuring out
how to handle it,
at two in the morning,
a guy with red pants pulling a suitcase
was seen leaving
out through the hotel lobby.
A suitcase?
Yup, a red one.
His pants were red,
and had a matching suitcase with him.
Mr. Kang was wearing red pants, wasn't he?
[water lapping]
[engine revving]
[munching]
-[diver 1] Ready?
-[diver 2] Going in!
[suspenseful music]
Police officer
[officer] Unit 1! We're starting here!
[diver 3]
Careful, the water's pretty deep!
[Ena] I'm certain that Chimok Kang
stormed in foaming at the mouth.
So there has to be
traces of a confrontation.
[breathes angrily]
[choking]
-[grunts]
-[Ena groans]
[Ena] Not a scratch on the floor,
or a dent in the wall.
Not a single sign of a struggle.
The room looks untouched.
So he must've been able to restrain
his victim from the get-go.
[deep inhale]
How exactly did he subdue the victim?
[crackling]
[body thuds]
Violence, impulsiveness, and addiction.
[soft exhale]
Chimok Kang isn't the type of guy
to plan things out in advance.
[divers panting]
[indistinct chatter]
-[grunting]
-[clacks]
[sighs, sucks teeth]
Missing the hands and a head.
To ID them won't be easy.
Start with the hotel,
then search around the reservoir.
Think the body parts are hidden here?
We won't know until we check.
-Start looking.
-[detectives] Yes, sir.
[officer] We got a lot of ground
to cover, so get going!
[officers] Yes, sir!
You in a freeze frame or something?
You're not moving.
Looks like I can't escape you.
The culprit and I have similar taste.
I bought a red one too. It's a nice color.
Beating me to the punch by confessing?
Can't be me. Different brand.
And it's not Chimok Kang either.
Are you saying
that Ms. Lee and Chimok aren't connected?
Or saying that Chimok didn't kill
that guy in the suitcase?
Yeah and yeah.
[scoffs]
You guys must be looking into
Mr. Kang's history, right?
He was expelled from school
due to fighting
and couldn't hold down a job.
What does that tell us?
He was easily swayed and emotional.
But what about Ms. Lee's murderer?
Her killer was disciplined and precise,
making sure to leave
no evidence at the scene.
Additionally, my analysis suggests
incredible self-control
and emotional restraint.
Cold and calculated.
But what about Chimok?
His temperament's too hot.
What are you, a weatherwoman?
The guy has a clear motive
and his fingerprints were in her car.
Don't you remember seeing
how Ms. Lee was in her last moments?
In the footage?
Her shoulders were all hunched over,
with her hands gripping the wheel tightly
and her eyes like a deer in headlights.
Extreme fear
is what she had to have been experiencing.
Reminds me of a beginner driver
who just got their license.
Ms. Lee was a person who opened a bar
at a young age, far away from home.
She was strong and brave.
Her reaction tells me
that she didn't expect it
to be Chimok Kang,
who she knew to be an easy-to-read
and impulsive kind of guy.
It looked like
she was reacting to the situation
as if it was
a complete stranger attacking her,
unsure of their capabilities.
It's like being in that murky water,
unable to see what's beneath it.
Pretty scary.
So, therefore,
Miyoung Lee wasn't killed
by Chimok Kang's hand.
But you said yes to my questions earlier.
If he's not our guy, explain the body.
I think it's Kang's body in there.
Man, I'm getting sick of your nonsense.
It's not some baseless prediction.
In that suitcase is the body of Mr. Kang.
[sighs]
The rest stop CCTV showed that Chimok
was wearing black gloves that night, but…
why would a person wear gloves
driving in their own car?
Sure it was him in the footage?
Are you certain?
So the evidence proving
it's not Mr. Kang is what?
His gloves? Black gloves?
Check Chimok's DNA against that one,
then you'll find your answer.
Good luck. I believe in you.
[camera shutters beeping, clicking]
Yes, copy that.
Thanks for calling me.
The headless body's DNA
and Chimok's DNA are a perfect match.
[sighs]
[Lt. Choi] Man, this is some crazy shit.
Wait, so… that means he killed Ms. Lee,
then gets himself killed
and shoved in a suitcase?
-I get that right?
-[sighs]
[Lt. Ro] We talked a big game
asking for jurisdiction.
[scoffs] And now our suspect is dead.
Are we absolutely certain that it was
Chimok Kang who murdered Ms. Lee?
Come on, Youngha. What a stupid question.
We got a partial fingerprint.
What could be better than that?
Don't know if we can trust that anymore.
[Lt. Ro] Well then… we're shit outta luck.
[Lt. An] Speaking of luck,
even my stocks are sliding, fuck.
[Jungho] All right, well,
let's try to confirm
that it really is Mr. Kang in the footage.
[Lt. Ro] Understood, sir.
[Jungho] Choi, go and talk
to the restaurant staff.
[Lt. Choi] You got it, sir.
-[clicking]
-[rapid gunfire on screen]
After eating, just leave it there.
I'll clean it up tomorrow.
Got a minute?
Hmm?
Chimok Kang, Miyoung Lee.
Those names sound familiar?
Doesn't ring a bell, no.
Why do you ask?
What kind of person was my uncle?
'Cause I don't think
I knew him as well as I thought.
I didn't know him well.
Or was there ever a time
when you noticed he changed?
What's making you ask all these questions?
All good. Forget I asked.
[Ena clears throat]
Well, you see,
when your parents got in that accident…
your uncle was distraught
once he heard that you became an orphan.
That was when he changed.
I mean, it really messed with him.
Your uncle went to the station
immediately after that,
and he turned in his badge and his gun.
I should go.
[light thumping]
Damn, this chair is comfy.
I should get one for myself.
I didn't think
I'd see you back in it so soon.
What's going on?
[deep inhale]
I started having it again. That dream.
[heavy sigh]
I know the killer was there
and that I didn't do anything,
so why am I dreaming it again?
You might still have
some unanswered questions.
[sighs]
I can't sleep because of that, huh?
Because I can't sleep,
my eyes are all puffy.
Or is it the ramyeon I had last night?
The question keeping you up isn't
if you're the culprit or not, correct?
I believe the real questions
bothering you are…
"Who killed my uncle that night?"
And "Why'd this happen?"
You must answer these questions
for yourself.
Mm…
[sharp inhale]
But those are obvious questions.
I'm off to find answers.
One last thing.
Apart from dreaming, when do you think
I can start getting some sleep?
Probably when you feel safe enough
to actually relax.
You want some sleeping pills?
I'll pick insomnia over that.
[deep inhale]
Maybe I'll just try to meditate.
Ah!
Don't forget. Sushi tomorrow at six.
Do you want me to invite Dr. Hwang?
-Mm.
-[Ena] I can ask him.
Doctor's office 2
Oh!
[awkward chuckle]
Sorry about that.
[door closes]
It can't be…
Is my husband really dead?
The DNA from Mr. Kang's razor
was a perfect match with the body.
The last thing he said
was he'd be home late.
This can't be happening.
This man.
[Hansaem] Do you mind taking another look?
Are you sure you don't know
who this man is in the photo?
No, I don't.
I honestly thought
it was my husband at first.
He's even wearing the same clothes
my husband wore when he left that day.
[Chimok's wife sniffling]
[Chimok's wife sobbing]
The restaurant staff
didn't recognize the man.
Their CCTVs didn't catch anything either.
But I think the guy in the footage
probably knew who Chimok Kang was.
Of course they knew each other.
Hey, just think about it.
I wouldn't go that far
to see a random guy. Hmm?
But look.
His phone records show
that Chimok Kang received a call
from a burner phone at 2140 hours.
The phone call only lasted 47 seconds.
Mr. Kang was near his home
when he got the call. After that…
What the fuck did the guy say
to make Mr. Kang drive all the way there?
[Lt. An] Our culprit must've booked a room
under Chimok Kang's name.
I mean, the hotel records show
that he checked in
when Chimok was seen at home.
The timeline doesn't match up.
The guy wanted to get caught
on camera intentionally,
and that allowed him to escape,
pretending to be Mr. Kang.
[sharp inhale]
Judging by the damage to the body,
it was personal,
so I'll start talking
to people that he knew.
I'll check if he had any debt
and if he borrowed any money.
It's always money, isn't it?
And me? How can I help out?
You can check
the rest of the CCTV footage.
There's a shitload.
-Well, but…
-He couldn't have just vanished.
Watch every second.
You got it, boss.
All right. Let me know
if you find anything, okay?
[both] Yes, sir.
CCTV, CCTV.
Fucking Republic of CCTV's.
Good morning! I brought us coffee.
Goodness.
-You're spoiling us.
-Nice.
[in Korean] Thank you.
[in English] What do you want?
Come on, spit it out!
You must already know, but… [sharp inhale]
…puzzle never came.
So it's not Mr. Kang.
Oh, did his wife say anything?
She know Ms. Lee?
It's a secret.
Guess that means she didn't.
Even if I knew that, why would I tell you?
Huh?
By any chance…
do you like to think of me
as your archrival?
A what?
A ri-- [sighs]
[quirky music]
[Hansaem] Do you happen to know
anyone named Miyoung Lee?
I've never heard that name before.
[sighs]
That's not a rare name or anything though.
And she answered so fast.
[doorbell chiming]
[chiming continues]
[Chimok's wife] Who is it?
[in Korean] Hello.
[in English] I'm a profiler
working with the Seoul Police.
I have some questions I'd like to ask you.
-Do you have time right now?
-[buzzes]
[door closes]
I'm sorry for the mess.
Ever since what happened…
I haven't had the energy to clean.
So when was the first time
that your husband
mentioned Ms. Lee to you, huh?
You know her, right? Miyoung Lee?
[soft suspenseful music]
Oh, this isn't an interrogation.
Don't worry, I'm just curious.
Look, I'm not naive or anything.
I knew my husband had
past lovers and ex-girlfriends.
Doesn't bother me at all that he did.
[sighs]
"Remember the apartment
I gave Miyoung Lee?
Know how much it's worth now?"
That's what he said, verbatim.
He kept saying that
when we moved into our first house.
That was the first time
I heard Miyoung Lee's name.
What else did he say?
Did he mention anything about
how Ms. Lee was a different person?
Different person?
I don't think he did.
Hmm…
Why do you keep asking me
about a dead woman?
Did your husband mention that to you?
That Ms. Lee was dead?
Well, no.
The police did yesterday.
Ah.
Is that so? [soft chuckle]
How did…
you know I wasn't telling the truth
about knowing her?
I just didn't wanna cause any issues.
Well, it's my job to know.
As a profiler.
You really are, huh?
I've always wanted to become one.
Can I make you a coffee?
[employee]
He came by to check on us that day,
though he left early just before lunch.
That was around 11:30.
And so when did he come back to work?
A little after seven.
Brought three of his golf buddies
back with him.
-Golf buddies? Hmm.
-Yes.
What was the vibe like?
Did anything stand out?
Well, it was definitely weird.
After his buddies left,
something made him snap
and he threw bottles
against the wall in here.
-Why?
-No idea.
It's kind of a known thing…
Chimok's a hothead.
He gets really angry.
So his golf buddies left…
After that, did anyone come by
to meet with him, maybe someone he knew?
No, nobody.
He called a driver
and went home around nine.
-Oh, he called a driver, did he? Hmm.
-Yes.
-[scribbling]
-[sighs]
[gentle music]
[Ena] Mm…
Wow…
[slurps]
Mm.
How's the coffee?
I was bored, so I took some classes.
It's not bad.
Tastes like you've had
six months of experience.
Oh my.
I've been learning for exactly that long.
[chuckles]
Huh.
Our nails have the same design.
Oh, we have similar taste.
[Chimok's wife chuckles]
So, what else can you see?
That you truly enjoy
having your alone time.
Your husband stayed
in a separate room, right?
Yeah.
I can't sleep with someone next to me.
When I would hear him breathing, I just…
couldn't stand it.
Conflicts are bound to happen
if you don't give each other space.
I know, right?
That's why we had separate rooms
ever since we lived together.
My husband never understood though.
The man just loved
to do everything together.
[Ena] Mm.
[soft grunt]
So, Ms. Profiler, how old were you
when you got your own room?
Think it was when I was born.
My family was wealthy.
Both of my parents were doctors, so…
[scoffs]
Must be nice.
What is?
That since the day you were born,
you had your own room.
Then because you're a profiler as well.
You've already lost family
in the past, right?
You're very perceptive.
You weren't intimidated at all
during the initial interrogation…
and it seems like
death doesn't really phase you.
You're really good at this.
I probably shouldn't even attempt
to lie to you, huh?
When I was 13, I saw my house on fire.
My grandma and sister died that night.
Then in the morning,
we moved somewhere else.
[Chimok's wife chuckles]
There were only two rooms
in the new house.
So I had to share a room.
Tell me, Ms. Profiler,
have you also suffered
the loss of someone close?
That's right.
When I was a little kid,
both my parents died in a car accident.
Oh, wow…
What gave it away, huh?
It's your eyes.
Looks like you've seen a lot.
I have as well.
I appreciate you talking to me.
[Chimok's wife] Huh? Leaving so soon?
I had a lot of fun today.
I hope we get to do it again.
Hi, everyone.
You all doing good today?
[colleague 1] Lieutenant Yoon!
Glad you're here.
I missed your treats.
Welcome back. I missed you.
[sharp inhale]
I know you really missed my treats.
[colleague 2 groans softly]
[Ena inhales deeply]
[Ena sniffing]
What's that weird smell on you?
Didn't go home yesterday?
Uh…
Oh, man, this cake looks good.
What kind is it?
Strawberry, huh? [nervous chuckle]
I was just looking into
this case of yours.
It's an interesting one.
Interesting one, my ass.
Don't turn into another Ena.
What's wrong with another Ena?
[soft scoff] Shall we start?
Accomplice…
[marker clanks]
For now,
within this case, I'm the killer.
Begin the questions.
Does the victim know you?
Mm-hmm. [sharp inhale]
That's why I cut up the body like that.
To throw people off
and make me hard to catch.
But you were caught within a day.
You're probably a suspect already.
No, not yet.
It's not me they're looking for.
Police are trying to find
the man in the CCTV footage.
Well, you must know that man, correct?
He a hitman?
Not a hitman, no.
I just know that this guy…
wouldn't betray me.
He wouldn't dare to do that.
Who wanted you to murder him?
-Me.
-Why? 'Cause of money?
Money wasn't the issue.
I just…
wanted him to be cleaned outta my life.
Why did you want him out of your life?
I just like living alone.
You've done this before, haven't you?
[chuckling]
Betcha.
How do you think I knew exactly
how the officers would react?
I'd guess
you probably frequent that hotel.
Could your name be in the hotel ledger?
Wasn't in there.
So what pushed you two over the edge?
That guy started it.
He got mad
when I said we weren't "together."
After that,
maintaining his composure was difficult,
making him shake,
trembling, pissed off… [laughing]
Man, he was shaking with rage.
He really wouldn't leave me alone,
making me lose control.
[inquisitive music]
You…
You're a woman.
So how'd you do it?
Well, first he…
knocked…
on the door like so.
When he opened the door,
I took the chance to tase him in the neck
immediately like this.
He dropped to the ground. [gasps]
And that's when I threw a plastic bag
over his head to suffocate him.
Then I dragged him to the restroom.
It turned out exactly how I envisioned it.
How did you feel after you killed the guy?
How'd I feel…
when he stopped breathing in front of me?
[snickering]
I was truly happy.
[Ena giggling]
[sighs] Hey, wait a minute.
Usually, female murderers
don't use physical force
as their primary means of murder.
They usually kill victims with poison
or some kinda medication,
due to money and physical limitations.
Nowadays,
the motives and MOs are different.
Women are much bolder
and are keen to destroy evidence.
You remember the Gapyeong murder case
not too long ago
where the ex-husband was killed?
The culprit used weapons
and also sleeping pills.
They couldn't even find a strand of hair.
How do you catch me…
if you don't have any evidence?
[pensive music]
[Hansaem]
Chimok Kang's wife definitely said
her husband didn't come home that night.
He said he was gonna be late.
But he didn't come home that night.
[driver] The man drove a Mercedes.
To him, it's chump change to hire drivers.
I swear, I'm a professional,
and I usually drop them off safely.
But I was so pissed off that day
that I didn't take him
into the parking lot like I should've.
I was gonna call the cops
if he tried to drive drunk.
That's why I filmed him,
just in case, you know?
[phone ringing]
Ena Yoon
[ringing continues]
Hansaem Kim
[sharp inhale]
Okay…
1-2-0-5, pound.
-[lock alarm beeping]
-Aw…
[sucks teeth]
0-5-1-2, pound.
[lock alarm beeping]
Wrong again.
[sighs]
Could it be?
1-0-2-5, pound.
-[door lock clicks, chimes]
-No way!
Open sesame!
[soft mysterious music]
Agatha Christie complete collection
Agatha Christie's detective fiction
Crooked House
Aha!
Agatha Christie fanboy.
[sucks teeth]
We have nothing in common. [sighs]
-[keypad beeping]
-[door lock chimes]
[door lock clicks]
[door closes]
[Hansaem] Right, something isn't adding up
with the driver's answers and whatnot.
Yeah, that's why I'm going to meet
with Chimok's wife tomorrow.
We'll have to arrange a--
Hey, Curry Kim. What's up?
What are you doing here?
You weren't picking up.
What?
Brought pizza for us.
Do you have dipping sauce?
How 'bout some ranch?
[sighs]
[scoffs]
Why is your passcode 1-0-2-5?
Still profiling me, are you?
I'm done now.
It's your turn though.
How'd you know my passcode, huh?
You know this is
breaking and entering, right?
I knew we would come up
with the same combination.
They mean something to you and me.
The day my uncle died.
And to you, it's your first case
and the only one you couldn't solve.
If you think about it,
we have a lot in common.
Your late father was an officer?
Don't remember that
in your personnel file.
Look at that,
even you can get things wrong.
He wasn't an officer.
Really? [sharp inhale]
Then why is he wearing
a police uniform in this?
Have you ever seen the film Red Zone?
-Never.
-He was cast in a role
as a Violent Crimes Team detective.
My father was an actor,
although he wasn't famous.
Of course he's an actor.
He's got dashing good looks.
Your mom's a lucky woman.
[sighs]
What are the reasons
why husbands are killed by their wives?
Money, domestic violence,
or crimes of passion.
Those are the usual reasons.
I met up with Chimok's wife.
You did? Why?
I was curious if she heard about
Miyoung Lee from her husband at all.
But the whole thing was weird.
It was bizarre that she didn't look sad
talking about
how her grandma and sister died.
Though when she mentioned about
how she didn't have her own room,
her facial expressions
showed resentment and anger.
Her own room?
Why'd a room trigger her like that?
Also… her husband dies,
and she doesn't ask about it at all.
She seems like the type
to want to know everything,
but she didn't ask about the investigation
or if there are any leads.
She didn't seem to care at all.
Why could that be?
It's because she knows already.
That's why she didn't react
like a normal person
when someone they love dies.
You sure you're not describing yourself?
Did you react normally
when your uncle died?
No wonder
we purchased identical suitcases!
I'll question Mrs. Seo tomorrow.
You think it's her 'cause of a suitcase?
And what makes you think
you can make her confess to you?
I don't believe she will.
Just like you refuse to.
Why would I confess? I'm innocent.
We'll bring her in for questioning.
So tomorrow, let's see what she says.
And can you stop treating me
like we're friends?
[doorbell chiming]
Ah, I bought some coffee. For us.
[sighs]
You can start.
[deep breath]
This man here.
Do you know him?
Don't think so.
It's your job
to find out who he is, right?
You didn't firmly say no this time.
Initially, you said your husband
didn't come home that day, correct?
Yes.
Then please, could you explain this?
I guess… I didn't see him
because I went to bed early.
And once I fall asleep,
I'm out like a light.
After your husband called you that night,
you turned your phone off
the entire time until the morning.
Your phone records show that.
What were you doing?
Sleeping at home.
Why ask what I was doing?
Is it 'cause…
you think I'm a suspect?
Now why would you say that?
I'm not stupid.
I've seen this happen on TV.
[scoffs]
When the husband dies,
the wife tends to become
the number one suspect.
-There a reason for us to suspect you?
-There has to be.
I mean, you brought me in, didn't you?
So besides your husband,
have you been seeing anyone on the side?
Yes.
Maybe…
three to four in total.
Wow.
Shit!
Out of those guys,
I'm sure you loved one of them.
The athlete?
He was nothing.
I mean, we broke up a month ago.
So I don't think
he'd have a motive or anything.
She's like a faucet.
The information's leaking out of her.
Does he have a motive, you think?
Do you think he held a grudge
because I broke up with him?
I wonder what triggered you
to come up with that.
As I was thinking, it just came to me.
I remember he asked me…
if he could take my husband's place
if anything should happen to him.
Think it would help you…
to go meet the guy yourself?
Yeah, it's true. We broke up a month ago.
But it's all good,
Yanghee wasn't the only girl I was seeing.
At the end of the day, she was married,
so anything serious
would've been too much for me.
I guess…
a booty call was all she was to me.
Looks like you messed up your hand.
Can I check it out?
Uh, sure.
I go all out when I play,
so I get hurt often.
But listen…
instead of me,
you should ask Yanghee these questions.
The other day, she asked me
if her husband disappeared,
would I be down to take his place?
Her marriage with her husband was failing.
Right.
[phone ringing]
Sorry, but it's time for my next lesson.
I better get going.
-'Course.
-Excuse me.
Looks like your hands are messed up too.
They're accomplices.
[suspenseful music]
[Lt. Choi] So, Yanghee Seo and Jaewook Roh
were in the same classes together
in their senior year of high school.
But they've lost contact
until Yanghee Seo joined
Mr. Roh's tennis club about a year ago.
That's when they reconnected again.
Rumors about them spread in the club.
I'm looking at both of their call records
and exactly one month ago,
they cut off contact completely.
Their calls stopped on the exact same day.
[Hansaem]
There's no way this is a coincidence.
l went ahead and looked into
Chimok Kang's insurance plans,
and he didn't have
a life insurance policy.
What are you saying, Youngha?
Because they're married,
Seo will receive everything
that they shared once he dies.
Even when their debt is paid off,
she'd still get
hundreds of millions of won, right?
Also, doesn't their restaurant take in
millions of won a month?
And so they both end up benefiting
if Chimok passes away, correct?
But there had to be a catalyst.
Let's say that…
Chimok Kang found out
about their relationship…
Oh, man, he would've lost his shit.
We all know he's got a hot temper.
I'm sure
he would've threatened to kill them.
Right. I agree with you.
So what if they planned it out
to trigger Mr. Kang and then murder him?
One call from Jaewook,
and Chimok would've rushed there
in a frenzy.
[Jungho] The motive and the circumstances
are clear, but…
we really don't have any hard evidence.
[Ena inhales sharply]
We need a confession.
They're already trying to shift the blame
onto each other, so…
we just need to let them.
Getting caught on CCTV
was all Yanghee Seo's idea.
And stuffing the body in the red suitcase
was her idea too.
Destroying and manipulating evidence
resembles the culprit's characteristics.
Out of the two, who is the worse liar?
I mean, who's easier to crack?
Who might confess first?
[suspenseful music]
You say you know Yanghee Seo.
Think you know her well?
I've known her since high school,
so of course.
Also…
we were sleeping together often
until a month ago.
Has Yanghee ever spoken to you
about her family?
Yeah.
I know her parents died
when she was young,
so her grandma raised her
and her sister afterwards.
Did she say
her grandma and sister died too
or did she not tell you that?
She did.
But why bring that up, huh?
Did she tell you how they died?
They burned in a house fire.
She wasn't home at the time.
Think it's possible
she could've been lying?
Newspaper said it was arson.
And the culprit's still missing.
"2 dead, 1 injured in a house fire"
Back then, no one was suspicious
of Yanghee since she was only 13.
The poor girl lost her grandma and sister.
Both of 'em on the same day.
People felt sad for her.
There was another person
who became a suspect,
just like you right now.
A boy who was only 15 and lived next door.
Do you know
what happened to that teenager?
Should I know?
He also went missing.
Still hasn't been found.
You should really know these things,
Mr. Roh.
"Missing child
Seungho Baek"
Because this could be you.
You know
Yanghee's in the room next door, right?
She's in there claiming
that you were the one
behind the murder of her late husband.
[Yanghee] That's hilarious.
[Yanghee and Ena laughing]
Gosh, seriously?
I can't believe that.
[laughing continues]
Wow… Are you serious?
So you're saying
that Hansaem really suspected you
as the murderer for the past 10 years?
Yeah! It's crazy, isn't it?
Seriously. I can't stand it.
And there's not even evidence
that I did it.
But he still thinks
you're the culprit, right?
-Right.
-[chuckles]
By the way,
I wonder if you know…
The red suitcase
that we fished out of the reservoir
turned out to be…
identical to my own suitcase.
Where'd you get your suitcase?
This is the suitcase
we found in the reservoir.
We discovered that this is the exact one
that Yanghee bought three months ago.
We even found the receipt.
That suitcase…
It's yours, right?
I think that's everything I wanted to say.
Then…
I'm guessing I'm allowed to go home now?
Jaewook Roh!
Don't you think
it might be safer for you in custody?
You watched her
chopping up the body, right?
[gags]
Every single soul that was associated
with Ms. Seo have passed away.
-[scraping]
-[water gurgling]
[uneasy music]
[retching]
Her parents,
her grandma…
even her sister.
What do you think is gonna happen to you?
A-Actually… [shaky breath]
We planned to meet up
after all of this today.
B-But Yanghee…
She…
[retching]
[Jaewook coughing]
[Jaewook wheezes, coughs]
[Jaewook pants, coughs]
[Lt. Choi] Hey, we found a bag here!
[camera shutters beeping, clicking]
[anchor] Police have made an arrest
in the Yeongpyeong Reservoir
mutilation murder case,
just six days after the body was found.
Shockingly,
the killer was the victim's wife,
who has turned from a widow
to a killer in less than a week.
The police are still investigating
the exact motive of the crime,
carried out by the wife, Yanghee Seo.
Our reporter, Jiyun Park, has more.
[Jiyun] The police have arrested
Yanghee Seo and her lover, Jaewook Roh.
They've been charged with conspiracy,
murder, and mutilation of a corpse.
Two days ago, around 6:00 p.m.,
the wife and her accomplice
confessed to the crime
during a police interrogation.
It's also come to light
that they were still having their affair
when Seo's husband was killed.
To avoid being caught,
the two culprits were meticulous,
carefully dismembering the victim,
and disposing of the body parts
in the Yeongpyeong Reservoir
and nearby mountainside.
The police have identified this case
as a premeditated murder,
and they are calling on the prosecution
to push for harsh sentencing.
It has also been revealed that the victim
from the Yeongpyeong Reservoir murder case
was involved in the murder
of the female whiskey bar owner
of the Griffin.
The police investigation confirmed
that the body found in the reservoir
is in fact, Chimok Kang.
Solving these murders
has helped clear suspicions
of the Hangang PD's involvement
with the murder of the whiskey bar owner.
[Lt. Ro] Hey, these hats are pretty cool.
Wow.
Oh, yeah.
Check me out in this, huh?
I'm looking good, eh?
Thank you. [chuckles]
I swear I bought them
Sherlock-styled hats,
and I know for a fact
I bought the largest size.
[sighs] How uncanny.
Let me use the mirror.
[Lt. Ro] Okay.
Hmm.
How do I look? Like a detective?
-[Lt. Ro] Hmm?
-What the hell did I walk into?
I can't accept this gift.
What do you mean? It's just a hat.
[Lt. Ro] Come on,
she went through the trouble of buying it,
so just take it, sir.
We can buy her a gift too.
What would you like?
Is there anything you want?
There's nothing that comes to mind.
I do wanna say something though.
Go ahead. The case is closed,
you bought us these hats,
so it's the least we could do for you.
The case isn't closed though. Not yet.
Miyoung Lee wasn't killed
by Yanghee or Mr. Chimok Kang.
[Lt. Choi] What are you saying?
What are you getting at?
That's it. Make sure
to really think about it, 'kay?
What?
Oh, maybe you don't like the hat?
So who do you think it is?
What do you mean?
If Ms. Lee wasn't killed
by Yanghee or Chimok,
who do you think is the killer?
[sharp inhale]
That's a good question. I'm not sure.
I do think
that everyone around me is a suspect.
You're the only one that I can trust.
Are you still keeping secrets from me?
[soft chuckle]
[sighs]
[engine revving]
It actually kinda shook me because,
well, she had the same taste as I do.
Also, her parents passed away
in a tragedy like mine did.
I was wondering
if I've deceived people just like she did.
That's what I've been thinking about.
I don't think you have.
Actually,
you're a very transparent person.
[sharp inhale]
When I was holding Yanghee Seo's hand,
I thought of a movie I watched
when I was a kid.
There was a scene
where the protagonist says this quote
to the murderer
that they were questioning.
"We grew up in the same house,
but I came out through the front door,
while you escaped out
through the back door."
All that matters is that
you came out through the front.
Yanghee Seo's only reason to kill
wasn't really because of the money,
or even because of the affair.
Yanghee Seo wanted a bigger house
and a place
where she could have some peace.
Marriage was going to give her that.
But her husband kept violating her space
and wouldn't leave her alone,
so she…
simply removed him from her life.
It was just like when her grandma
and her sister were killed.
That sounds complicated.
I'm not sure I have the answers.
-[slurps]
-What kinda therapist are you?
I'm off the clock now, Ena.
The beer tastes good today.
Tch.
[light background music]
[engine revving]
-Here's your key, ma'am. Of course.
-Thank you so much.
[suspenseful music]
[plastic crinkling]
[shaky breath]
[heavy exhale]
[shaky breathing]
[foreboding music]
[closing theme music]
[fireworks crackling]
[suspenseful music]
Open the door.
[doorknob rattling]
I swear to God I'm gonna break down
this fucking door, you little bitch!
Let me in!
[loud pounding]
[muffled rock music]
[rock music]
[faucet squeaks]
-[water gurgling]
-[scraping]
[rattling]
[tense music]
[water lapping]
[theme music]
Nine Puzzles
Chimok Kang hasn't been home
since yesterday,
-so go file a travel ban first, Choi.
-Got it.
Especially 'cause he's a flight risk.
Track down Chimok's whereabouts,
and find his car too.
We're gonna head to the last place
his phone was pinged.
[Hansaem] Copy that, sir.
Let's see if we can find Chimok's vehicle.
-I'll look over there.
-Sounds good.
[indistinct chatter]
License plate number: 118M 5221
I'm with Hangang Station
and my name's Capt. Yang.
I'd like to request
a forensics team, please.
[Ena] Chimok Kang.
Violent,
impulsive, and an addict.
Meticulous, elaborate, apathetic,
and extremely disciplined.
Those are the traits of the suspect
I'd profiled for the other cases.
But Chimok's the complete opposite.
-[Hansaem] That's him, right?
-[Jungho] Yeah.
[soft suspenseful music]
2023-11-01 Wednesday
Could you fast forward it?
[Jungho] Looks like
he doesn't return to his car.
Anything else, sir?
What's behind this rest stop?
Can you tell?
[operator] Well, I guess
there's a mountain. That's it.
[birds chirping]
[grunts]
-[struggled breathing]
-[scraping on wall]
[grunts]
[strained groan]
[sighs]
[shutter clicks]
[Hansaem] The dashcam
and the navigation SD card are missing.
-And the toll transponder?
-Also gone.
So he must've gotten rid of anything
that might track him.
Think maybe he's faking a suicide?
Well, he was going to Seoul,
which is where he lives, so no.
Sir…
I think this was all planned out.
He made sure to clean his tracks.
Let me see.
[phone buzzing]
-San, have you tracked his whereabouts?
-Yes, sir.
Chimok Kang left the restaurant
last night at 2100 hours,
then went to Hannam-dong to his house.
After that, he left and got on the highway
towards Chuncheon.
Didn't Chimok's wife say
that he didn't come home last night
when we questioned her?
Yeah, so he must've turned the car around
after stopping by,
'cause not even five minutes later,
he was caught on CCTV
in front of his house.
After that, we caught him on the highway
at 2300 hours,
heading towards Yeongpyeong Reservoir.
Later, he shows up at 0229 hours
on the highway
coming from the reservoir.
Finally, he ends up at the rest stop
where you're at.
He spent more than three hours
over in that area.
Either he was fishing or cheating.
For now, let's head over to the reservoir.
San, why don't you meet us there?
[soft suspenseful music]
[engine idling]
Doesn't look like a good spot to fish.
[phone ringing]
[Lt. Ro] Sir, we got Mr. Kang's
credit card transaction history.
The last place he used it was…
Uh, in Yeongpyeong, at a "Y Hotel." Huh.
Isn't that where people go
to have affairs?
I don't work the weekends,
so I'm not sure
if this guy was here yesterday.
Well, would you check
if a Chimok Kang shows up in your system
or had a reservation last night?
Gimme a minute.
Hmm…
[keyboard keys clacking]
Oh, yeah.
-There he is.
-He is?
Mr. Kang booked a one-night stay.
Wait. The system has him
checking out last night.
From which room?
-[housekeeper groans]
-[knocking]
[housekeeper] What kinda freaky shit
were they doing in here?
I mean, what could they have done
to make a mess like this?
Sorry to interrupt you.
Lieutenant Kim.
Could I poke around a little bit?
Wait, did you finish cleaning already?
Not yet.
Just came in a second ago.
Could you hold off for now?
[suspenseful music]
[bird squawking]
[squawking continues]
[groans]
[switch clicks]
[camera shutters beeping, clicking]
Huh.
What the hell is this?
How many more
is this fucker gonna kill, huh?
Think this guy's long gone.
Where'd they hide the victim's body?
I was able to confirm that he checked in
at 9:00 p.m. on the hotel kiosk.
Security footage is already erased.
The hotel does that
as part of their policy.
Policy is to erase footage
at the end of the day?
Privacy is huge for the average customer.
If he checked in at nine, he must have had
someone else check in earlier.
Have you talked to the night staff yet?
Oh, that reminds me to tell you…
a lot of complaints of really loud music
were reported last night
coming from the fifth floor.
-Loud music?
-Yeah.
And while the staff was figuring out
how to handle it,
at two in the morning,
a guy with red pants pulling a suitcase
was seen leaving
out through the hotel lobby.
A suitcase?
Yup, a red one.
His pants were red,
and had a matching suitcase with him.
Mr. Kang was wearing red pants, wasn't he?
[water lapping]
[engine revving]
[munching]
-[diver 1] Ready?
-[diver 2] Going in!
[suspenseful music]
Police officer
[officer] Unit 1! We're starting here!
[diver 3]
Careful, the water's pretty deep!
[Ena] I'm certain that Chimok Kang
stormed in foaming at the mouth.
So there has to be
traces of a confrontation.
[breathes angrily]
[choking]
-[grunts]
-[Ena groans]
[Ena] Not a scratch on the floor,
or a dent in the wall.
Not a single sign of a struggle.
The room looks untouched.
So he must've been able to restrain
his victim from the get-go.
[deep inhale]
How exactly did he subdue the victim?
[crackling]
[body thuds]
Violence, impulsiveness, and addiction.
[soft exhale]
Chimok Kang isn't the type of guy
to plan things out in advance.
[divers panting]
[indistinct chatter]
-[grunting]
-[clacks]
[sighs, sucks teeth]
Missing the hands and a head.
To ID them won't be easy.
Start with the hotel,
then search around the reservoir.
Think the body parts are hidden here?
We won't know until we check.
-Start looking.
-[detectives] Yes, sir.
[officer] We got a lot of ground
to cover, so get going!
[officers] Yes, sir!
You in a freeze frame or something?
You're not moving.
Looks like I can't escape you.
The culprit and I have similar taste.
I bought a red one too. It's a nice color.
Beating me to the punch by confessing?
Can't be me. Different brand.
And it's not Chimok Kang either.
Are you saying
that Ms. Lee and Chimok aren't connected?
Or saying that Chimok didn't kill
that guy in the suitcase?
Yeah and yeah.
[scoffs]
You guys must be looking into
Mr. Kang's history, right?
He was expelled from school
due to fighting
and couldn't hold down a job.
What does that tell us?
He was easily swayed and emotional.
But what about Ms. Lee's murderer?
Her killer was disciplined and precise,
making sure to leave
no evidence at the scene.
Additionally, my analysis suggests
incredible self-control
and emotional restraint.
Cold and calculated.
But what about Chimok?
His temperament's too hot.
What are you, a weatherwoman?
The guy has a clear motive
and his fingerprints were in her car.
Don't you remember seeing
how Ms. Lee was in her last moments?
In the footage?
Her shoulders were all hunched over,
with her hands gripping the wheel tightly
and her eyes like a deer in headlights.
Extreme fear
is what she had to have been experiencing.
Reminds me of a beginner driver
who just got their license.
Ms. Lee was a person who opened a bar
at a young age, far away from home.
She was strong and brave.
Her reaction tells me
that she didn't expect it
to be Chimok Kang,
who she knew to be an easy-to-read
and impulsive kind of guy.
It looked like
she was reacting to the situation
as if it was
a complete stranger attacking her,
unsure of their capabilities.
It's like being in that murky water,
unable to see what's beneath it.
Pretty scary.
So, therefore,
Miyoung Lee wasn't killed
by Chimok Kang's hand.
But you said yes to my questions earlier.
If he's not our guy, explain the body.
I think it's Kang's body in there.
Man, I'm getting sick of your nonsense.
It's not some baseless prediction.
In that suitcase is the body of Mr. Kang.
[sighs]
The rest stop CCTV showed that Chimok
was wearing black gloves that night, but…
why would a person wear gloves
driving in their own car?
Sure it was him in the footage?
Are you certain?
So the evidence proving
it's not Mr. Kang is what?
His gloves? Black gloves?
Check Chimok's DNA against that one,
then you'll find your answer.
Good luck. I believe in you.
[camera shutters beeping, clicking]
Yes, copy that.
Thanks for calling me.
The headless body's DNA
and Chimok's DNA are a perfect match.
[sighs]
[Lt. Choi] Man, this is some crazy shit.
Wait, so… that means he killed Ms. Lee,
then gets himself killed
and shoved in a suitcase?
-I get that right?
-[sighs]
[Lt. Ro] We talked a big game
asking for jurisdiction.
[scoffs] And now our suspect is dead.
Are we absolutely certain that it was
Chimok Kang who murdered Ms. Lee?
Come on, Youngha. What a stupid question.
We got a partial fingerprint.
What could be better than that?
Don't know if we can trust that anymore.
[Lt. Ro] Well then… we're shit outta luck.
[Lt. An] Speaking of luck,
even my stocks are sliding, fuck.
[Jungho] All right, well,
let's try to confirm
that it really is Mr. Kang in the footage.
[Lt. Ro] Understood, sir.
[Jungho] Choi, go and talk
to the restaurant staff.
[Lt. Choi] You got it, sir.
-[clicking]
-[rapid gunfire on screen]
After eating, just leave it there.
I'll clean it up tomorrow.
Got a minute?
Hmm?
Chimok Kang, Miyoung Lee.
Those names sound familiar?
Doesn't ring a bell, no.
Why do you ask?
What kind of person was my uncle?
'Cause I don't think
I knew him as well as I thought.
I didn't know him well.
Or was there ever a time
when you noticed he changed?
What's making you ask all these questions?
All good. Forget I asked.
[Ena clears throat]
Well, you see,
when your parents got in that accident…
your uncle was distraught
once he heard that you became an orphan.
That was when he changed.
I mean, it really messed with him.
Your uncle went to the station
immediately after that,
and he turned in his badge and his gun.
I should go.
[light thumping]
Damn, this chair is comfy.
I should get one for myself.
I didn't think
I'd see you back in it so soon.
What's going on?
[deep inhale]
I started having it again. That dream.
[heavy sigh]
I know the killer was there
and that I didn't do anything,
so why am I dreaming it again?
You might still have
some unanswered questions.
[sighs]
I can't sleep because of that, huh?
Because I can't sleep,
my eyes are all puffy.
Or is it the ramyeon I had last night?
The question keeping you up isn't
if you're the culprit or not, correct?
I believe the real questions
bothering you are…
"Who killed my uncle that night?"
And "Why'd this happen?"
You must answer these questions
for yourself.
Mm…
[sharp inhale]
But those are obvious questions.
I'm off to find answers.
One last thing.
Apart from dreaming, when do you think
I can start getting some sleep?
Probably when you feel safe enough
to actually relax.
You want some sleeping pills?
I'll pick insomnia over that.
[deep inhale]
Maybe I'll just try to meditate.
Ah!
Don't forget. Sushi tomorrow at six.
Do you want me to invite Dr. Hwang?
-Mm.
-[Ena] I can ask him.
Doctor's office 2
Oh!
[awkward chuckle]
Sorry about that.
[door closes]
It can't be…
Is my husband really dead?
The DNA from Mr. Kang's razor
was a perfect match with the body.
The last thing he said
was he'd be home late.
This can't be happening.
This man.
[Hansaem] Do you mind taking another look?
Are you sure you don't know
who this man is in the photo?
No, I don't.
I honestly thought
it was my husband at first.
He's even wearing the same clothes
my husband wore when he left that day.
[Chimok's wife sniffling]
[Chimok's wife sobbing]
The restaurant staff
didn't recognize the man.
Their CCTVs didn't catch anything either.
But I think the guy in the footage
probably knew who Chimok Kang was.
Of course they knew each other.
Hey, just think about it.
I wouldn't go that far
to see a random guy. Hmm?
But look.
His phone records show
that Chimok Kang received a call
from a burner phone at 2140 hours.
The phone call only lasted 47 seconds.
Mr. Kang was near his home
when he got the call. After that…
What the fuck did the guy say
to make Mr. Kang drive all the way there?
[Lt. An] Our culprit must've booked a room
under Chimok Kang's name.
I mean, the hotel records show
that he checked in
when Chimok was seen at home.
The timeline doesn't match up.
The guy wanted to get caught
on camera intentionally,
and that allowed him to escape,
pretending to be Mr. Kang.
[sharp inhale]
Judging by the damage to the body,
it was personal,
so I'll start talking
to people that he knew.
I'll check if he had any debt
and if he borrowed any money.
It's always money, isn't it?
And me? How can I help out?
You can check
the rest of the CCTV footage.
There's a shitload.
-Well, but…
-He couldn't have just vanished.
Watch every second.
You got it, boss.
All right. Let me know
if you find anything, okay?
[both] Yes, sir.
CCTV, CCTV.
Fucking Republic of CCTV's.
Good morning! I brought us coffee.
Goodness.
-You're spoiling us.
-Nice.
[in Korean] Thank you.
[in English] What do you want?
Come on, spit it out!
You must already know, but… [sharp inhale]
…puzzle never came.
So it's not Mr. Kang.
Oh, did his wife say anything?
She know Ms. Lee?
It's a secret.
Guess that means she didn't.
Even if I knew that, why would I tell you?
Huh?
By any chance…
do you like to think of me
as your archrival?
A what?
A ri-- [sighs]
[quirky music]
[Hansaem] Do you happen to know
anyone named Miyoung Lee?
I've never heard that name before.
[sighs]
That's not a rare name or anything though.
And she answered so fast.
[doorbell chiming]
[chiming continues]
[Chimok's wife] Who is it?
[in Korean] Hello.
[in English] I'm a profiler
working with the Seoul Police.
I have some questions I'd like to ask you.
-Do you have time right now?
-[buzzes]
[door closes]
I'm sorry for the mess.
Ever since what happened…
I haven't had the energy to clean.
So when was the first time
that your husband
mentioned Ms. Lee to you, huh?
You know her, right? Miyoung Lee?
[soft suspenseful music]
Oh, this isn't an interrogation.
Don't worry, I'm just curious.
Look, I'm not naive or anything.
I knew my husband had
past lovers and ex-girlfriends.
Doesn't bother me at all that he did.
[sighs]
"Remember the apartment
I gave Miyoung Lee?
Know how much it's worth now?"
That's what he said, verbatim.
He kept saying that
when we moved into our first house.
That was the first time
I heard Miyoung Lee's name.
What else did he say?
Did he mention anything about
how Ms. Lee was a different person?
Different person?
I don't think he did.
Hmm…
Why do you keep asking me
about a dead woman?
Did your husband mention that to you?
That Ms. Lee was dead?
Well, no.
The police did yesterday.
Ah.
Is that so? [soft chuckle]
How did…
you know I wasn't telling the truth
about knowing her?
I just didn't wanna cause any issues.
Well, it's my job to know.
As a profiler.
You really are, huh?
I've always wanted to become one.
Can I make you a coffee?
[employee]
He came by to check on us that day,
though he left early just before lunch.
That was around 11:30.
And so when did he come back to work?
A little after seven.
Brought three of his golf buddies
back with him.
-Golf buddies? Hmm.
-Yes.
What was the vibe like?
Did anything stand out?
Well, it was definitely weird.
After his buddies left,
something made him snap
and he threw bottles
against the wall in here.
-Why?
-No idea.
It's kind of a known thing…
Chimok's a hothead.
He gets really angry.
So his golf buddies left…
After that, did anyone come by
to meet with him, maybe someone he knew?
No, nobody.
He called a driver
and went home around nine.
-Oh, he called a driver, did he? Hmm.
-Yes.
-[scribbling]
-[sighs]
[gentle music]
[Ena] Mm…
Wow…
[slurps]
Mm.
How's the coffee?
I was bored, so I took some classes.
It's not bad.
Tastes like you've had
six months of experience.
Oh my.
I've been learning for exactly that long.
[chuckles]
Huh.
Our nails have the same design.
Oh, we have similar taste.
[Chimok's wife chuckles]
So, what else can you see?
That you truly enjoy
having your alone time.
Your husband stayed
in a separate room, right?
Yeah.
I can't sleep with someone next to me.
When I would hear him breathing, I just…
couldn't stand it.
Conflicts are bound to happen
if you don't give each other space.
I know, right?
That's why we had separate rooms
ever since we lived together.
My husband never understood though.
The man just loved
to do everything together.
[Ena] Mm.
[soft grunt]
So, Ms. Profiler, how old were you
when you got your own room?
Think it was when I was born.
My family was wealthy.
Both of my parents were doctors, so…
[scoffs]
Must be nice.
What is?
That since the day you were born,
you had your own room.
Then because you're a profiler as well.
You've already lost family
in the past, right?
You're very perceptive.
You weren't intimidated at all
during the initial interrogation…
and it seems like
death doesn't really phase you.
You're really good at this.
I probably shouldn't even attempt
to lie to you, huh?
When I was 13, I saw my house on fire.
My grandma and sister died that night.
Then in the morning,
we moved somewhere else.
[Chimok's wife chuckles]
There were only two rooms
in the new house.
So I had to share a room.
Tell me, Ms. Profiler,
have you also suffered
the loss of someone close?
That's right.
When I was a little kid,
both my parents died in a car accident.
Oh, wow…
What gave it away, huh?
It's your eyes.
Looks like you've seen a lot.
I have as well.
I appreciate you talking to me.
[Chimok's wife] Huh? Leaving so soon?
I had a lot of fun today.
I hope we get to do it again.
Hi, everyone.
You all doing good today?
[colleague 1] Lieutenant Yoon!
Glad you're here.
I missed your treats.
Welcome back. I missed you.
[sharp inhale]
I know you really missed my treats.
[colleague 2 groans softly]
[Ena inhales deeply]
[Ena sniffing]
What's that weird smell on you?
Didn't go home yesterday?
Uh…
Oh, man, this cake looks good.
What kind is it?
Strawberry, huh? [nervous chuckle]
I was just looking into
this case of yours.
It's an interesting one.
Interesting one, my ass.
Don't turn into another Ena.
What's wrong with another Ena?
[soft scoff] Shall we start?
Accomplice…
[marker clanks]
For now,
within this case, I'm the killer.
Begin the questions.
Does the victim know you?
Mm-hmm. [sharp inhale]
That's why I cut up the body like that.
To throw people off
and make me hard to catch.
But you were caught within a day.
You're probably a suspect already.
No, not yet.
It's not me they're looking for.
Police are trying to find
the man in the CCTV footage.
Well, you must know that man, correct?
He a hitman?
Not a hitman, no.
I just know that this guy…
wouldn't betray me.
He wouldn't dare to do that.
Who wanted you to murder him?
-Me.
-Why? 'Cause of money?
Money wasn't the issue.
I just…
wanted him to be cleaned outta my life.
Why did you want him out of your life?
I just like living alone.
You've done this before, haven't you?
[chuckling]
Betcha.
How do you think I knew exactly
how the officers would react?
I'd guess
you probably frequent that hotel.
Could your name be in the hotel ledger?
Wasn't in there.
So what pushed you two over the edge?
That guy started it.
He got mad
when I said we weren't "together."
After that,
maintaining his composure was difficult,
making him shake,
trembling, pissed off… [laughing]
Man, he was shaking with rage.
He really wouldn't leave me alone,
making me lose control.
[inquisitive music]
You…
You're a woman.
So how'd you do it?
Well, first he…
knocked…
on the door like so.
When he opened the door,
I took the chance to tase him in the neck
immediately like this.
He dropped to the ground. [gasps]
And that's when I threw a plastic bag
over his head to suffocate him.
Then I dragged him to the restroom.
It turned out exactly how I envisioned it.
How did you feel after you killed the guy?
How'd I feel…
when he stopped breathing in front of me?
[snickering]
I was truly happy.
[Ena giggling]
[sighs] Hey, wait a minute.
Usually, female murderers
don't use physical force
as their primary means of murder.
They usually kill victims with poison
or some kinda medication,
due to money and physical limitations.
Nowadays,
the motives and MOs are different.
Women are much bolder
and are keen to destroy evidence.
You remember the Gapyeong murder case
not too long ago
where the ex-husband was killed?
The culprit used weapons
and also sleeping pills.
They couldn't even find a strand of hair.
How do you catch me…
if you don't have any evidence?
[pensive music]
[Hansaem]
Chimok Kang's wife definitely said
her husband didn't come home that night.
He said he was gonna be late.
But he didn't come home that night.
[driver] The man drove a Mercedes.
To him, it's chump change to hire drivers.
I swear, I'm a professional,
and I usually drop them off safely.
But I was so pissed off that day
that I didn't take him
into the parking lot like I should've.
I was gonna call the cops
if he tried to drive drunk.
That's why I filmed him,
just in case, you know?
[phone ringing]
Ena Yoon
[ringing continues]
Hansaem Kim
[sharp inhale]
Okay…
1-2-0-5, pound.
-[lock alarm beeping]
-Aw…
[sucks teeth]
0-5-1-2, pound.
[lock alarm beeping]
Wrong again.
[sighs]
Could it be?
1-0-2-5, pound.
-[door lock clicks, chimes]
-No way!
Open sesame!
[soft mysterious music]
Agatha Christie complete collection
Agatha Christie's detective fiction
Crooked House
Aha!
Agatha Christie fanboy.
[sucks teeth]
We have nothing in common. [sighs]
-[keypad beeping]
-[door lock chimes]
[door lock clicks]
[door closes]
[Hansaem] Right, something isn't adding up
with the driver's answers and whatnot.
Yeah, that's why I'm going to meet
with Chimok's wife tomorrow.
We'll have to arrange a--
Hey, Curry Kim. What's up?
What are you doing here?
You weren't picking up.
What?
Brought pizza for us.
Do you have dipping sauce?
How 'bout some ranch?
[sighs]
[scoffs]
Why is your passcode 1-0-2-5?
Still profiling me, are you?
I'm done now.
It's your turn though.
How'd you know my passcode, huh?
You know this is
breaking and entering, right?
I knew we would come up
with the same combination.
They mean something to you and me.
The day my uncle died.
And to you, it's your first case
and the only one you couldn't solve.
If you think about it,
we have a lot in common.
Your late father was an officer?
Don't remember that
in your personnel file.
Look at that,
even you can get things wrong.
He wasn't an officer.
Really? [sharp inhale]
Then why is he wearing
a police uniform in this?
Have you ever seen the film Red Zone?
-Never.
-He was cast in a role
as a Violent Crimes Team detective.
My father was an actor,
although he wasn't famous.
Of course he's an actor.
He's got dashing good looks.
Your mom's a lucky woman.
[sighs]
What are the reasons
why husbands are killed by their wives?
Money, domestic violence,
or crimes of passion.
Those are the usual reasons.
I met up with Chimok's wife.
You did? Why?
I was curious if she heard about
Miyoung Lee from her husband at all.
But the whole thing was weird.
It was bizarre that she didn't look sad
talking about
how her grandma and sister died.
Though when she mentioned about
how she didn't have her own room,
her facial expressions
showed resentment and anger.
Her own room?
Why'd a room trigger her like that?
Also… her husband dies,
and she doesn't ask about it at all.
She seems like the type
to want to know everything,
but she didn't ask about the investigation
or if there are any leads.
She didn't seem to care at all.
Why could that be?
It's because she knows already.
That's why she didn't react
like a normal person
when someone they love dies.
You sure you're not describing yourself?
Did you react normally
when your uncle died?
No wonder
we purchased identical suitcases!
I'll question Mrs. Seo tomorrow.
You think it's her 'cause of a suitcase?
And what makes you think
you can make her confess to you?
I don't believe she will.
Just like you refuse to.
Why would I confess? I'm innocent.
We'll bring her in for questioning.
So tomorrow, let's see what she says.
And can you stop treating me
like we're friends?
[doorbell chiming]
Ah, I bought some coffee. For us.
[sighs]
You can start.
[deep breath]
This man here.
Do you know him?
Don't think so.
It's your job
to find out who he is, right?
You didn't firmly say no this time.
Initially, you said your husband
didn't come home that day, correct?
Yes.
Then please, could you explain this?
I guess… I didn't see him
because I went to bed early.
And once I fall asleep,
I'm out like a light.
After your husband called you that night,
you turned your phone off
the entire time until the morning.
Your phone records show that.
What were you doing?
Sleeping at home.
Why ask what I was doing?
Is it 'cause…
you think I'm a suspect?
Now why would you say that?
I'm not stupid.
I've seen this happen on TV.
[scoffs]
When the husband dies,
the wife tends to become
the number one suspect.
-There a reason for us to suspect you?
-There has to be.
I mean, you brought me in, didn't you?
So besides your husband,
have you been seeing anyone on the side?
Yes.
Maybe…
three to four in total.
Wow.
Shit!
Out of those guys,
I'm sure you loved one of them.
The athlete?
He was nothing.
I mean, we broke up a month ago.
So I don't think
he'd have a motive or anything.
She's like a faucet.
The information's leaking out of her.
Does he have a motive, you think?
Do you think he held a grudge
because I broke up with him?
I wonder what triggered you
to come up with that.
As I was thinking, it just came to me.
I remember he asked me…
if he could take my husband's place
if anything should happen to him.
Think it would help you…
to go meet the guy yourself?
Yeah, it's true. We broke up a month ago.
But it's all good,
Yanghee wasn't the only girl I was seeing.
At the end of the day, she was married,
so anything serious
would've been too much for me.
I guess…
a booty call was all she was to me.
Looks like you messed up your hand.
Can I check it out?
Uh, sure.
I go all out when I play,
so I get hurt often.
But listen…
instead of me,
you should ask Yanghee these questions.
The other day, she asked me
if her husband disappeared,
would I be down to take his place?
Her marriage with her husband was failing.
Right.
[phone ringing]
Sorry, but it's time for my next lesson.
I better get going.
-'Course.
-Excuse me.
Looks like your hands are messed up too.
They're accomplices.
[suspenseful music]
[Lt. Choi] So, Yanghee Seo and Jaewook Roh
were in the same classes together
in their senior year of high school.
But they've lost contact
until Yanghee Seo joined
Mr. Roh's tennis club about a year ago.
That's when they reconnected again.
Rumors about them spread in the club.
I'm looking at both of their call records
and exactly one month ago,
they cut off contact completely.
Their calls stopped on the exact same day.
[Hansaem]
There's no way this is a coincidence.
l went ahead and looked into
Chimok Kang's insurance plans,
and he didn't have
a life insurance policy.
What are you saying, Youngha?
Because they're married,
Seo will receive everything
that they shared once he dies.
Even when their debt is paid off,
she'd still get
hundreds of millions of won, right?
Also, doesn't their restaurant take in
millions of won a month?
And so they both end up benefiting
if Chimok passes away, correct?
But there had to be a catalyst.
Let's say that…
Chimok Kang found out
about their relationship…
Oh, man, he would've lost his shit.
We all know he's got a hot temper.
I'm sure
he would've threatened to kill them.
Right. I agree with you.
So what if they planned it out
to trigger Mr. Kang and then murder him?
One call from Jaewook,
and Chimok would've rushed there
in a frenzy.
[Jungho] The motive and the circumstances
are clear, but…
we really don't have any hard evidence.
[Ena inhales sharply]
We need a confession.
They're already trying to shift the blame
onto each other, so…
we just need to let them.
Getting caught on CCTV
was all Yanghee Seo's idea.
And stuffing the body in the red suitcase
was her idea too.
Destroying and manipulating evidence
resembles the culprit's characteristics.
Out of the two, who is the worse liar?
I mean, who's easier to crack?
Who might confess first?
[suspenseful music]
You say you know Yanghee Seo.
Think you know her well?
I've known her since high school,
so of course.
Also…
we were sleeping together often
until a month ago.
Has Yanghee ever spoken to you
about her family?
Yeah.
I know her parents died
when she was young,
so her grandma raised her
and her sister afterwards.
Did she say
her grandma and sister died too
or did she not tell you that?
She did.
But why bring that up, huh?
Did she tell you how they died?
They burned in a house fire.
She wasn't home at the time.
Think it's possible
she could've been lying?
Newspaper said it was arson.
And the culprit's still missing.
"2 dead, 1 injured in a house fire"
Back then, no one was suspicious
of Yanghee since she was only 13.
The poor girl lost her grandma and sister.
Both of 'em on the same day.
People felt sad for her.
There was another person
who became a suspect,
just like you right now.
A boy who was only 15 and lived next door.
Do you know
what happened to that teenager?
Should I know?
He also went missing.
Still hasn't been found.
You should really know these things,
Mr. Roh.
"Missing child
Seungho Baek"
Because this could be you.
You know
Yanghee's in the room next door, right?
She's in there claiming
that you were the one
behind the murder of her late husband.
[Yanghee] That's hilarious.
[Yanghee and Ena laughing]
Gosh, seriously?
I can't believe that.
[laughing continues]
Wow… Are you serious?
So you're saying
that Hansaem really suspected you
as the murderer for the past 10 years?
Yeah! It's crazy, isn't it?
Seriously. I can't stand it.
And there's not even evidence
that I did it.
But he still thinks
you're the culprit, right?
-Right.
-[chuckles]
By the way,
I wonder if you know…
The red suitcase
that we fished out of the reservoir
turned out to be…
identical to my own suitcase.
Where'd you get your suitcase?
This is the suitcase
we found in the reservoir.
We discovered that this is the exact one
that Yanghee bought three months ago.
We even found the receipt.
That suitcase…
It's yours, right?
I think that's everything I wanted to say.
Then…
I'm guessing I'm allowed to go home now?
Jaewook Roh!
Don't you think
it might be safer for you in custody?
You watched her
chopping up the body, right?
[gags]
Every single soul that was associated
with Ms. Seo have passed away.
-[scraping]
-[water gurgling]
[uneasy music]
[retching]
Her parents,
her grandma…
even her sister.
What do you think is gonna happen to you?
A-Actually… [shaky breath]
We planned to meet up
after all of this today.
B-But Yanghee…
She…
[retching]
[Jaewook coughing]
[Jaewook wheezes, coughs]
[Jaewook pants, coughs]
[Lt. Choi] Hey, we found a bag here!
[camera shutters beeping, clicking]
[anchor] Police have made an arrest
in the Yeongpyeong Reservoir
mutilation murder case,
just six days after the body was found.
Shockingly,
the killer was the victim's wife,
who has turned from a widow
to a killer in less than a week.
The police are still investigating
the exact motive of the crime,
carried out by the wife, Yanghee Seo.
Our reporter, Jiyun Park, has more.
[Jiyun] The police have arrested
Yanghee Seo and her lover, Jaewook Roh.
They've been charged with conspiracy,
murder, and mutilation of a corpse.
Two days ago, around 6:00 p.m.,
the wife and her accomplice
confessed to the crime
during a police interrogation.
It's also come to light
that they were still having their affair
when Seo's husband was killed.
To avoid being caught,
the two culprits were meticulous,
carefully dismembering the victim,
and disposing of the body parts
in the Yeongpyeong Reservoir
and nearby mountainside.
The police have identified this case
as a premeditated murder,
and they are calling on the prosecution
to push for harsh sentencing.
It has also been revealed that the victim
from the Yeongpyeong Reservoir murder case
was involved in the murder
of the female whiskey bar owner
of the Griffin.
The police investigation confirmed
that the body found in the reservoir
is in fact, Chimok Kang.
Solving these murders
has helped clear suspicions
of the Hangang PD's involvement
with the murder of the whiskey bar owner.
[Lt. Ro] Hey, these hats are pretty cool.
Wow.
Oh, yeah.
Check me out in this, huh?
I'm looking good, eh?
Thank you. [chuckles]
I swear I bought them
Sherlock-styled hats,
and I know for a fact
I bought the largest size.
[sighs] How uncanny.
Let me use the mirror.
[Lt. Ro] Okay.
Hmm.
How do I look? Like a detective?
-[Lt. Ro] Hmm?
-What the hell did I walk into?
I can't accept this gift.
What do you mean? It's just a hat.
[Lt. Ro] Come on,
she went through the trouble of buying it,
so just take it, sir.
We can buy her a gift too.
What would you like?
Is there anything you want?
There's nothing that comes to mind.
I do wanna say something though.
Go ahead. The case is closed,
you bought us these hats,
so it's the least we could do for you.
The case isn't closed though. Not yet.
Miyoung Lee wasn't killed
by Yanghee or Mr. Chimok Kang.
[Lt. Choi] What are you saying?
What are you getting at?
That's it. Make sure
to really think about it, 'kay?
What?
Oh, maybe you don't like the hat?
So who do you think it is?
What do you mean?
If Ms. Lee wasn't killed
by Yanghee or Chimok,
who do you think is the killer?
[sharp inhale]
That's a good question. I'm not sure.
I do think
that everyone around me is a suspect.
You're the only one that I can trust.
Are you still keeping secrets from me?
[soft chuckle]
[sighs]
[engine revving]
It actually kinda shook me because,
well, she had the same taste as I do.
Also, her parents passed away
in a tragedy like mine did.
I was wondering
if I've deceived people just like she did.
That's what I've been thinking about.
I don't think you have.
Actually,
you're a very transparent person.
[sharp inhale]
When I was holding Yanghee Seo's hand,
I thought of a movie I watched
when I was a kid.
There was a scene
where the protagonist says this quote
to the murderer
that they were questioning.
"We grew up in the same house,
but I came out through the front door,
while you escaped out
through the back door."
All that matters is that
you came out through the front.
Yanghee Seo's only reason to kill
wasn't really because of the money,
or even because of the affair.
Yanghee Seo wanted a bigger house
and a place
where she could have some peace.
Marriage was going to give her that.
But her husband kept violating her space
and wouldn't leave her alone,
so she…
simply removed him from her life.
It was just like when her grandma
and her sister were killed.
That sounds complicated.
I'm not sure I have the answers.
-[slurps]
-What kinda therapist are you?
I'm off the clock now, Ena.
The beer tastes good today.
Tch.
[light background music]
[engine revving]
-Here's your key, ma'am. Of course.
-Thank you so much.
[suspenseful music]
[plastic crinkling]
[shaky breath]
[heavy exhale]
[shaky breathing]
[foreboding music]
[closing theme music]