(All characters, locations, religions,)
(and incidents of this drama are fictional.)
Sir, will you be like this?
(May 30, 1984, Macheon)
Well, they sent it from the US,
and they guaranteed that it'll get here by this week.
My experiment is next week.
If it comes any later, I'll get fired by my professor.
It'll come on Monday at the latest.
I'll drop it off at the school as soon as it gets here.
Please be careful, then. It can be dangerous.
You know how much nitric acid costs per bottle.
Of course, I do.
So it'll be Monday at the latest?
I'll put my trust in you.
Don't worry about it. Bye!
(Geumin Chemicals)
Man, good grief. I should find a new vendor.
President Chun Doo Hwan...
discussed the possible ways of improving the relationships...
between Korea and Japan.
After last year's first visit of Minister Yasuhiro Nakasone,
they began to discuss...
the possible reconciliation...
(Giraffe Matches)
Darn it.
What's this?
Oh, it must be a lighter.
(Episode 2)
Are you all right?
Let me take you home.
I'm fine.
Will you hold this up for me?
Sure.
What is this?
Chimera.
Chimera?
The first explosion was in a car.
The second was an office. Is that a coincidence?
What is?
It's similar to the 1984 Macheon case.
Oh, now that I think about it, there's a Chimera here too.
Why is that?
Why are the pattern and order alike?
You're right.
That's odd.
I need to find out more about the case from 35 years ago.
Which paper did the victim Son Wan Ki work for?
Yes.
He's still serving?
Joongsan Police Station?
My gosh.
I apologize.
Where did I see him before?
What are you doing?
Oh. You're back.
Put that down.
Who are you?
I'm Kim Hyo Kyung from the UBS Newsroom.
You're a police reporter? I've never seen you before.
I'm an investigative journalist.
What kind of investigation allows you to go through my phone?
I heard there was an explosion in the middle of Seoul.
Two in a row.
Oh, was there really?
What was the cause? An act of terror?
Who did it? Do you have any suspects?
Listen, Ms. Kim...
Ms. Kim Hyo Kyung.
Yes.
Will you get lost?
I'm seriously wounded and need rest.
I'm exhausted.
Gosh.
Son Wan Ki, the first victim.
He died when his car blew up.
I have no idea.
That's so much like what happened 35 years ago.
How much do you know about Son Wan Ki?
Do you know what made him famous?
He landed a scoop 35 years ago.
Here's the article he wrote.
("Suspect of Macheon First-Degree Arson Case Arrested")
"First-degree arson in Macheon, Gyeonggi Province."
"Police arrested suspect Lee Sang Woo."
"He'd worked at Taesung Chemicals until recently..."
"when he was fired..."
"for forming an illegal labor union and inciting workers."
("What Made Him a Monster?")
"He's said to have held a grudge, blackmailed the company,"
"damaged company property,"
"and assaulted others, earning a violent reputation."
I know.
Macheon's serial murder.
That case, right?
It was a hot topic nationwide,
and the four major papers wrote about it.
But that's not a good enough scoop.
Then what?
This is an expensive tip.
What will you do for me if I give it to you?
Well, then... Whatever.
If you're not interested, leave it.
My goodness.
I'll tell just you.
Instead of flowers, since I came empty-handed.
Son Wan Ki's real scoop...
came after that.
On July 23.
July 23. "Suspect Lee Sang Woo's family".
(Exclusive Report)
Son Wan Ki's exclusive report?
("Who is he?")
(The Demon Hidden Behind an Ordinary Face")
What?
He showed the suspect's wife too?
That reporter was a lowlife.
This was before he was questioned by the police.
Is it legal to print this?
Don't you presume people are innocent?
This was the 1980s.
You lived abroad, so you won't know.
Korea was under a military regime then,
so there was no law or human rights.
The government reigned supreme.
This Son Wan Ki...
was a real jerk.
I wonder what happened to her.
Stop right there!
When something is burnt,
it can also mean purification.
A lion's head, a goat's body, a snake's tail.
It's an evil monster that kills...
with its fiery breath.
He was probably eaten alive by beasts.
The beast that people keep.
But the beast that also devours people.
The beast that can grow bigger or smaller than people.
Let go!
You have to leave. You have to get out of there now!
Wake up. Wake up, Jae Hwan!
- Detective Cha. - No.
Detective Cha.
Sir.
Are you all right?
Agent Hathaway.
Did you see the Chimera on the wall?
The Macheon serial explosions from 35 years ago.
It's the same Chimera, isn't it?
I'm not sure if the similarities to the 35-year-old case...
are a coincidence.
The Chimera image, the use of oxygen,
neither are common.
How did the culprit prepare the oxygen...
knowing I'd come over?
It's possible you weren't the target.
Then who is it?
Do you think the killer will go after someone else?
Someone else?
Are you saying something similar could happen again?
No. Is this just an occupational hazard?
How about we look into the people around Son Wan Ki?
Those he was closest to before he died.
I don't know.
Would a gambler have been close to anyone?
Oh, right.
That doctor.
A doctor?
They gambled together.
He lost to Son Wan Ki on purpose.
A doctor?
From which hospital?
I don't know if that's even his real job.
A reporter and a doctor...
Why not rest while you're down?
Why are you leaving the hospital already?
Why should I stay when they said I was fine?
I applied for your sick leave.
Take two more weeks off.
Why would you do that when I'm not seriously wounded?
Just listen to me, you punk.
If you keep this up, you'll really end up getting sick.
But Old Man.
What?
What were you doing there that day?
What? Where?
The culprit's hideout.
I didn't tell you I was going there.
Oh, that. Did I...
hear about it from Gun Young?
From Gun Young?
If you're going to go, get ready. I'll take you home.
You're going to take me home? Your car is all messed up.
We can call a taxi.
It's fine. Gun Young agreed to come.
- Oh, right. Old Man. - What now?
Didn't you say you worked...
somewhere in Gyeonggi Province about 30 years ago?
- Yes, so? - Are you aware of the Chimera Case?
- What? - The Chimera Case.
The serial arson case in Macheon, Gyeonggi Province.
You know. There were a series of explosions in Macheon...
and three people died.
I heard everyone was talking about it back then.
You punk. Where did you hear that nonsense?
Were you internet surfing again?
My gosh. Kids these days... Whether you're a cop or a criminal,
you guys are always on your phones.
No, it's not that.
In the house that exploded,
there was a huge drawing of Chimera on the wall.
And the dead guy, Son Wan Ki,
was the journalist who was looking into the Chimera case.
Don't you remember anything?
That's enough, you punk!
You almost died!
What is it? Is it worth risking your life over?
What if something happens to you?
What would happen to me? What about your mother?
If you're going to run around acting like a reckless amateur,
do it after I die.
Do it after your mom and I die, you punk!
You are so smart,
but out of all the professions you could've chosen...
Right.
I'm the one to blame.
Why are you saying that? What did you do wrong?
Take care of yourself. Please.
It's not me. It really isn't!
- Get out here, you punk. - Get out!
- Get out here! - Seriously.
- Why did you do it? - Grab onto him!
Why did you commit arson?
My gosh. Move!
Hold onto him!
- Hold him. - Stop taking photos!
- Gosh! Move! - Hold on.
- Why did you do it? - Sir.
I didn't do it!
- Do you feel any guilt? - Move!
Doesn't the water taste good?
Get up.
It wasn't me. It wasn't...
Darn it!
Aren't you going to admit it yet?
It wasn't me.
I didn't do it!
Darn it!
Goodness. Officer Han Ju Seok.
No. Aren't you Detective Han Ju Seok now?
Is it going well in there?
How did you get in here? Get lost.
Share it with your colleagues. It's from the States,
so it's really good.
If you get anything, let me know.
Are you feeling really sick?
What are you doing here at this hour?
How is your son?
He's okay. He eats well too.
I see.
I'm sorry.
I couldn't even bring him home when he was getting out of the hospital.
I know you're busy.
I'm sorry.
I'm really sorry.
Did you eat?
I had something...
Oh, right. Here.
They're peaches.
They're small, but they're very sweet.
I know you like them.
Stop buying me these things.
We don't even do much for you.
Other fruits grow even when it's cold,
but you can't have peaches when the season is over.
Eun Soo.
Cha Eun Soo.
I have a friend,
and he lives in Vietnam.
Apparently, it's a really nice place to live.
It's not because he has a lot of money or anything.
He says the people there are always smiling.
Eun Soo.
This is what I think.
"How would it feel to live in a place like that?"
Before I die, even if it's just for a day,
I want to live without worries...
and be comfortable.
How much time...
do you think we have left?
My gosh.
What is it? Did something good happen?
The Old Man is doing things outside his character these days.
Turns out the Old Man is a man.
A real man.
- What? - What?
Forget it. You don't need to know.
Right, Jae Hwan. Did you hear?
About what?
Son Wan Ki's case.
They want to close it soon.
What? Why?
He said that out of nowhere this morning.
We often asked him to close a case, but he has never done that first.
Maybe he's getting softhearted just as he's about to retire.
- That's odd. - Of course, it's odd.
And of all people, you almost died.
In the old days, he would've tried to catch him and kill him.
Anyway, are you sure it's okay for you to be out here?
So why did you return your leave?
This isn't the time for me to take a break. It's not.
(Radish Naengmyeon for 6 dollars)
Thanks a lot.
- I'm full. - It was a bit too salty today.
- Was it? - It was.
- Man. - I thought it was fine.
It was salty.
Long time no see, Mr. Gil Dong and Mr. Ho Dong.
You always chase after people, so it's a little weird...
to tread the other way, right?
What now?
We told you everything we knew.
Good sirs, please cooperate once more for your country's sake.
This is your car, right?
Why do you need this?
What do you think? To catch a suspect.
Detective Jang, you're the best when it comes to videos.
You've lost weight.
Eat well.
I hear you want to join Violent Crimes.
We won't take you if you lose more weight.
Okay.
Anyway, this car keeps following this one.
(August 16, 2019)
Hey, that's Son Wan Ki.
This is that car from before.
They tailed him this obviously?
Could you zoom into his face?
This one isn't too clear either.
Can you rewind?
(Office: Chief Ko Jae Moon, neurosurgery)
Come in.
Excuse us.
Doctor Ko Jae Moon?
The doctor.
Chief Ko is out of the office.
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He's Dr. Ko Jae Moon?
He has been in a coma since three months ago.
Three months?
(Neurosurgeon Lee Joong Yeop, Seoryun Medical Center)
Pardon me for asking,
but what's your relationship with Mr. Ko?
He's the head of our department. Why do you ask?
Has anybody been driving around...
his car with plates 3305?
I'm not sure.
You should ask that to his family.
By any chance,
do you know a man named Son Wan Ki?
I don't think so.
What is it?
Oh, so you don't know.
He's dead.
I see.
We always see those moments between life and death here.
He was burnt alive.
If you're looking for his murderer, you've taken the wrong turn.
People can't really tell...
when people like us kill someone.
Mr. Lee.
Have you ever seen anything like this?
Chimera.
It's called Chimera.
What does this mean?
In humanities, it's a monster in Greek mythology...
that breathes fire.
In genetics, it could mean that there are...
two types of DNAs in one entity.
What if you were to put it in easy terms...
for laypeople to understand?
Let's say there is a white rat and a black rat.
Each rat should have one genetic trait,
either white or black.
But this means they have 1 white DNA and 1 black DNA.
If that was a person,
there could be a doctor who saves people...
and a murderer who kills people...
in one person, correct?
That happens when there are two personalities.
You should ask a psychiatrist instead.
Jae Hwan, didn't you call him the doctor?
He's the guy from the CCTV footage at the gambling den, right?
Maybe.
But he's very condescending.
He doesn't even care although someone burned to death.
That happens for two types of people.
He's either a psycho or the culprit.
Let's find out which one he is.
What's this?
The doctor's fingerprint.
(International Driving Permit, Jerome J.Y. Edwards)
Jerome J.Y. Edwards.
Korean name, Lee Joong Yeop.
I knew it. He didn't pop up in the AFIS.
His citizenship is with the UK.
What? Was he born there or did he emigrate?
How would I know? It's not like they have resident registrations.
We'll have to find his birth certificate.
Darn it, if he's a foreigner,
we have to ask them to check his background and criminal records.
On his paper in "Science," it says he's from Newcastle.
This is giving me a headache.
It'll be over if he decides to flee to his country.
(Lee Joong Yeop, Jerome J.Y. Edwards)
(The 34th KMA Academic Award, Top 20 Health Professionals of 2018)
My gosh, Jae Hwan. Take a look.
He's a big deal.
(Graduated from King's College London.)
King's College London?
My gosh.
(Joongsan Police Station)
He seems like a big shot in his field.
Could a guy like him be the culprit?
Agent Hathaway.
Should you be running around like that?
Why? Did someone get hurt?
Is that for me?
I didn't know what you like.
You should share it with everyone.
You didn't have to bring this.
What?
Nothing.
(Joongsan Police Station)
Anyway, why did you call?
Let's go inside. I'll tell you there.
(Lee Joong Yeop, Jerome J.Y. Edwards)
He's a doctor at Seoryun Medical Center.
His name is Lee Joong Yeop.
Jerome J.Y. Edwards.
I want his criminal record, bank accounts, taxes,
his family, friends, relationships,
properties, favorite hangouts, shoe size.
Just get me anything you can find.
Right. Thanks, Sam.
Okay. Bye.
What are you looking at? Go away. Pass by. Go.
Wow, that's so cool.
It's like watching a US drama.
Pull your chin back up.
(Autopsy Report)
(Cause of death: Exposure to open flames.)
Thanks.
Take your time. Your life isn't on the line.
I do it because it's fun.
What? How could this be fun?
There's the thrill of putting a difficult puzzle together.
Jae Hwan, it's time to take your meds.
I'm forgetful,
and he's amazing at stuff like this.
Shouldn't you take a few more days off?
Don't mind me. I do this because it's fun.
(Cha Jae Hwan, Oral Medication)
- Detective Cha. - Yes?
Son Wan Ki's autopsy report said he had a fracture.
Yes.
The report said it happened about six months ago.
Wouldn't there be a record...
of him getting a prescription?
Lee Joong Yeop started appearing...
in the gambling den six months ago.
Since he's a doctor at Seoryun Medical Center...
The two will have met at the hospital?
(Seoryun Medical Center)
Son Wan Ki.
He's in his 60s and had a fractured rib.
This man here.
(Registration Card: Son Wan Ki)
Six months ago...
He wasn't an Orthopedics outpatient.
What about Neurosurgery?
No.
He'd have looked shabby,
more like a homeless guy.
I'll see if he registered with any of our departments.
Can I have the ward statistics I asked for over the phone?
Just a moment.
Hey.
- Here you go. - Thank you.
How long has he worked here?
About six months?
We scouted him from the UK.
Oh.
He brought someone saying he's a relative.
A relative?
I think it was this guy.
He said they were related, but I felt something was off.
- How so? - He was...
He reeked of alcohol, kicked up a fuss, and cursed.
He caused a huge mess in the ER that day.
Can I see the ER records from that day?
(Files)
Here it is. Son Wan Ki.
Doctor Lee paid for the treatment with his own credit card.
Jae Hwan, you were out?
Guess what this is.
What is this?
Proof that Lee Joong Yeop and Son Wan Ki knew each other.
For real?
(Bill and Receipt)
He said he didn't know Son Wan Ki.
It was a lie.
That is suspicious,
but it's not illegal to lie.
I'm positive that this is our guy.
I don't have anything to prove it.
Should I follow him around?
Where's the Old Man?
He feels sick. He took time off.
Is he very sick?
I think so. He sounded weak.
(The day of the Lord will come like a thief.)
(The heavens will disappear with a roar,)
(the elements will be destroyed by fire,)
(and the earth and everything done in it will be laid bare.)
Hello?
Who is this?
Who are you?
Come out.
Do you think I'm afraid?
Show yourself!
I'm sorry.
Is he asleep?
(Old Man)
Where did this old man go?
Gosh, Shubert.
My mom was so pretty.
Old Man looks so tacky.
(November 3, 1984)
She was pregnant?
("Suspect of Macheon First-Degree Arson Case Arrested")
(July 1984, Serial Arson Case, Macheon, Gyeonggi Province)
In 1984...
("Arrest Without Warrant")
(Macheon Police Department)
What do you want to do with the old case file?
There's something I need to look into.
Then take your time looking at it.
- Thank you. - No problem.
In 1984...
(Investigation Report)
The victims were men in their late 20s to early 30s.
In 1984...
Chimera...
(Investigation Report)
(Written by: Han Ju Seok)
Written by...
Han Ju Seok?
(Cha Jae Hwan)
Did you hear from Captain Han?
No, I didn't.
What's wrong, Jae Hwan?
Captain Han has disappeared.
What?
He's not at home,
and I haven't been able to reach him since yesterday.
This is so unlike him.
His cellphone. I'll track his phone.
How do you use this?
Turn it on and the number that appears is the oxygen level.
A number around 20 is normal.
Oh, and Jae Hwan. If the number goes above 25, you have to get out.
(Macheon, Gyeonggi Province)
Did you by any chance see...
a man in his late 50s around that corner over there?
No, I didn't.
Did you see any suspicious cars?
I don't think so.
Then...
(Deokpo General Store)
Old Man.
Old Man. Are you okay?
Is that you, Jae Hwan?
Yes, it's me.
I'm here. Don't worry.
No. Don't come any closer.
Don't come here!
We're okay. The oxygen levels are normal, and there are no sparks.
Leave.
Just wait for a second. I'll untie you.
Don't come any closer. Please, don't come near me!
It's water.
What?
It's water!
You can still see soot everywhere here at the construction site.
Just yesterday,
a fire of unknown origin broke out.
The casualty from this fire was...
identified as an incumbent officer of Joongsan Police Station.
The whereabouts of Detective Cha,
the initial witness, is yet to be found.
On the other hand, the cause of the fire is unknown,
so they do not know...
if this was a simple accident or murder from arson.
The police are open to both possibilities...
as they conduct the investigation.
(Joongsan Police Station)
- Sir, please say something. - Chief!
Was the man killed an incumbent officer here?
Is this case related to the explosion in Macheon?
We hear the MO is the same.
Then has the culprit from 35 years ago returned?
- Please say something! - Chief, please!
(Autopsy and Postmortem Record)
(Name of the deceased: Han Ju Seok)
Did you suffer that much...
without ever getting to sleep in for a day...
just to end up here?
You foolish man.
You're a fool for lying here like this,
and I'm also a fool...
for having to examine you myself to feel rest assured.
Old Man, you need to work out a little.
You remind me of a film.
A film? Which one? "The Godfather"?
Marlon Brando.
Do you know a film called "Okja"?
- "Okja"? - Yes.
You rascal.
It's an adult film, isn't it?
It's nothing sexy. Well, a little dirty, I guess.
Okja runs around naked.
You rascal. Stop teasing your elder.
- My ear. It'll fall off. - Take this.
- I wiped my feet with this. - What? Stop.
(Han Ju Seok)
Why did you take this out already?
Isn't your retirement ceremony in two weeks?
I'm going to have it dry-cleaned...
before I forget.
I'll ask my mom to do it.
You don't have to. It's too brazen of me.
Think of how she slaved you away when her business flooded.
That's because we're neighbors.
We're supposed to help each other.
You always say she's just a neighbor.
Can't you two be more than that?
What?
How about family?
Will you please take her?
You need to be a man and take a shot at her.
Will you grow old alone like this?
We'll probably live to be 100 now. Look at your gloomy life.
Let's turn things around in the latter half of your life.
Worry about yourself.
(Chimera)
The detective in charge of the Chimera Case was Captain Han?
What were you all doing...
while things became a mess?
What if it's someone who's directly involved...
with the case from 35 years ago?
Don't get delusional.
This happened a few days ago, not 35 years ago.
Resurrection for those who believe, death for those who do not believe.
Be careful with what you do in Korea.
Do you go snooping around people's backs now?
We got the dashcam footage in front of Captain Han's place.
What if the culprit is a doctor?
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