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Cardiac arrest!
I'm coming in. Stay clear.
One more time. One, two, three, charge!
Raise it to 200.
Someone call an ambulance!
Is she dead?
Call the ambulance.
Oh no...
What's the address here?
[tvN Asia ver.] Quiz From God 5: Reboot E08 Ripped & Synced by ordinaryguy92
(Syringe terrorism Dead on the street Messed–up face)
(The New Narcissism, Part 2)
(Episode 8)
Chan–young.
Call the patients' families.
Yes, Doctor.
Professor.
The results of his blood tests say...
What does it matter now?
Don't blame yourself.
You did your best.
Alright.
Do you think we'll see any more patients?
The virus we detected so far aren't airborne,
so there won't be an epidemic.
But first,
we need to find either the cause or the culprit.
Dr. Han.
(The Tomato Monster and the Brave Carrot by Kids Kingdom)
So you're saying, there's a high chance that
Seo–jun was stabbed by a needle when he went to this event?
Yes.
According to my sister, Seo–jun fell sick
after he came back.
Has he gone anywhere else other than here?
No.
I don't understand. A needle at a children's theater?
I dread even thinking about it,
but someone may have placed it there on purpose.
What, just randomly?
– Let's go check it out. – Alright.
Dr. Han.
Thank you so much.
For saving Seo–jun.
(Watch out for that sharp thing when you sit down)
(Syringe attack Virus terrorism)
An acute virus infection has claimed two lives.
The police revealed that the first victim was Ms. Jung,
19 years old, who was found dead at her workplace,
and the second victim, Mr. Seo, 43 years old, who died while
receiving emergency care at Korea National University Hospital.
According to joint research efforts by the CDC and the
Korea University Hospital, needle marks have been
found on Ms. Jung and Mr. Seo's body...
Yes.
I will keep you updated.
Alright. Take care, then.
We will be working together with the CDC on this case,
and because this may incite public fear,
we will be releasing only the minimum info to the media.
Of course we should.
If the media exaggerates this as a terrorist attack,
then that'll only mean headaches.
But shouldn't we rule out that possibility just yet?
– Right. – Well,
my intuition tells me otherwise.
If it was really a terrorist attack, then now the news is out,
he or she would have revealed themselves or
state their demands.
You're all about your intuition too,
just like Dr. Han, huh?
– Me? – Yeah.
When did I say...
...that?
Alright, then.
Let's go.
Ah.
The owner's here.
Jeez, who do the police think they are,
calling me out at this time of the night?
Mister, you said the police are here.
Where's the police?
I'm right here.
We ask for your kind cooperation.
But your face says
you're not a policeman.
Why not? What, do I look like a criminal instead?
Mister.
I know how to read faces too,
and I say you don't look like an owner of a children's theater.
So... Hey!
Wake up and open the door.
Alright, I'll open the door.
Huh? That's strange.
Why won't the lights go on?
Is it a blackout?
No, all the other floors have their lights on.
Then what's wrong with this?
Something's not right.
Jeez, who did this?
So the signboard's fine,
but not the rest, huh?
But wasn't everything working perfectly
at the time you left for work?
– Yes. – Then...
Only the lights for the theater aren't working?
Yes, look. Here.
All the other floors are fine.
Can't you call out our electrician?
No, they've all gone home.
I say you'll just have to wait until tomorrow.
Jeez, but tomorrow is the highlight of this month.
Why now? Jeez.
"Highlight?"
What do you mean?
There's a group coming in from a primary school nearby.
Damn, it was a full house in a long while, too.
Wait... Wait a second.
A group viewing?
11 a.m., Hoeun Primary, 1st Grade Classes 1 and 2.
1 p.m., Hoeun Primary, Classes 3 and 4.
Wow, it's a full house.
But what if the needle's still there?
Seo–jun was stabbed in the bottom.
The needle is probably set up like this
on the theater seat.
This is the worst case of a random crime.
Not just the worst.
This bastard's a devil.
Let's first find that needle.
But with the blackout,
it'll be impossible to look for it with naked eye.
Hold on.
Hey, Dong–geun.
What?
As much as five, at this hour?
Ask our security.
Oh, but...
Don't you just need four?
Dong–geun,
I already know that you've nothing else to do.
So stop being an attention addict and get over here.
Alright, I'll be there as soon as possible.
Hey!
Why are you so late?
Sorry, sir.
It's an emergency!
They say there's a needle or whatever in the theater.
And now the lights have gone out.
– Pardon? – Um, who is this?
This is our theater manager.
Hello.
Did you hurt your hand?
I think you should get that treated.
Oh, it's okay. I put some ointment on.
Do you still have the surveillance camera clips?
We should, of course.
Hey. We do have them, right?
Yes, of course.
Do you remember anything from that day?
Yes.
I remember quite clearly.
That child who was stabbed by the needle.
Bye! Bye!
– Seo–jun. – High–five!
I'll be standing right here once the show is over.
– Alright? – Alright.
What is it? Hmmm?
Did something happen?
He said he was stabbed by something when sitting down,
and that startled me.
But no matter how hard I looked, I couldn't find anything.
What, the child had been stabbed by a needle,
so why didn't you tell his mother?
Well...
I thought it was no big deal, so didn't want to make it an issue.
I'm sorry.
Do you remember where he had sat?
Yes, I do.
– Doctor! – Dong–geun.
– Dong–dong–dong–geun is here. – I'm glad you are.
This is Mr. Lee Dong–geun, a researcher at our lab.
– Ah. – Oh, hello.
Here.
You should know I went to a lot of trouble
– fetching all these. – Well done.
Here you are.
– Here. – Thanks.
And this one's for me.
It's nice to see you out here.
– Let's go. – Let's go.
This is the seat.
Where he sat.
I don't see any needles.
Then where did it go?
It could have dropped on the floor and disposed of during cleaning.
Or,
he could have been stabbed while on his way to his seat.
Or the culprit may have moved it and hid it somewhere else.
Then we'll just have to search the entire place.
Yes, it can't be helped.
Alright, let's start scanning all the seats thoroughly.
Practice caution so you don't get stabbed yourself.
Alright, let's work, everyone!
"Dead men tell no tales."
Isn't that proverb frustrating?
When you see those people living a high life
taking advantage of the dead.
Yes, Boss.
The net cast by the heavens may have large gaps,
but that doesn't mean sinners will escape from it.
It's December 3rd.
Send out our first message.
Yes, Boss.
Who are you?
And why are you doing this to me?
Hello? Excuse me!
If it's about that,
I really had no...
(Han Jae–man, 75 years old Honorary Chairman, Hanju Group)
Over here!
– Did you find it? – Yes.
Careful. Watch out for the needle.
Why, but I'm an expert at tweezers.
That must be it.
– Pull it up. – Yes, sir.
Has the upgrade been completed successfully?
Yes.
Thanks to you, it has been completed without a problem.
But uh...
What is this urgent task?
It's about the promise we made
when we first met, 9 years ago.
That you'll do anything,
if I meet all your requests, 100%.
It's time
that you keep that promise.
Let me explain now.
On why we needed CODAS.
Many companies, and not just Hanju Group,
face countless lawsuits every year.
Regarding industrial accidents.
Whenever there are deaths in the chemical industry,
the semiconductor industry, and other industries,
it's the companies who are blamed.
But let's say a legal system is established in Korea,
which works in favor of the victims,
and the companies are forced to pay punitive damages.
That would result in a nonsense situation
where we'll have to waste millions every year as compensation.
That's why we needed that final punch to
shut their mouths.
And that final punch will be
well–delivered by you.
In our construction, electronics and chemical engineering business,
the families of five of our late workers have
filed for a lawsuit, claiming that it was an industrial accident.
Please conclude their CoDs as
something other than our own responsibility.
What is it?
Am I asking for too much?
But even if that's our conclusion,
it'll have no legal effect...
I'll make sure it does.
How so?
Legal effect stems from power and influence.
And power and influence
stems from capital.
I will send the related files in the afternoon.
I know something like this isn't easy to accept.
But think of it all as a process.
Alright, then.
I suppose it's your turn to speak now.
About why you're so obsessed with CODAS.
I hear that
Hanju will be building Asia's biggest AI Medical Center.
I would like
the Director's seat.
Your request means
a higher risk than you'd think.
High risk, high return.
Alright.
Shall we shake hands, then?
– One moment. – Sure.
Oh, jeez.
Ha! Jesus.
Doing this won't bring you any glory, you know.
Dong–geun!
Come on, wake up.
Detective Nam, wake up!
Dr. Han, wake up! Wake up!
Goodness, you're working too hard.
The viruses we detected in Seo–jun
are a complete match to the viruses that were
in the needle from the theater.
Goodness... Detective Kang,
now that we have evidence,
you'll have to go through those surveillance cameras.
Yes, in fact I just got a call that they secured the clips.
But while we now know how Seo–jun got infected,
Ms. Jung So–yul's case is still a problem.
It can't be that she went to a children's theater.
I asked the Infectious Diseases Department to
check her workplace, but they found nothing.
Yes, they even scanned all the chairs in the office.
They'll be heading to her house next,
but I doubt they will find anything there.
Dr. Han.
Yes...
I'm sorry.
Um, I say look into the office a little more.
And trace all the places she went.
Just like Seo–jun.
How is this different to finding a needle in a haystack?
Shouldn't we start with her boss?
From how she even installed those cameras,
I say she's a schemer.
But I don't think she's capable of installing a contaminated needle.
– Still, question her. – I will.
What?
What do you mean, virus?
What are you talking about?
So–yul had been infected with over ten kinds of viruses.
Oh my gosh.
Then shouldn't I get tested, too?
Oh my God... I was always with her!
God, she has to do this to me to the very end!
Hey.
Is that the only thing you can worry about?
Your employee died in pain.
But those who are left behind must go on living, don't they?
What, will you take responsibility
if I, or even my other employees are infected, too?
Excuse me, Ms. Ra Hee–young.
If you are infected,
you wouldn't be sitting here in front of me.
Then that's a relief.
By the way,
where were you about a week ago?
Why do you ask?
Don't tell me...
You're suspecting me?
Listen.
I went to Italy 2 weeks ago for market research
and only came back the day before yesterday!
So you came back
the day before Ms. Jung So–yul's death.
Yes.
Are you sure?
God.
Check my E/D records for yourself.
You want me to bring me my passport?
It's alright.
I don't think it's her.
What are your grounds?
The viruses that have been detected so far
have an incubation period of about 4–5 days.
That means the vicitims need to have been infected a week before,
and based on the time frame, it can't be her.
Because she wasn't in Korea.
Well, you'll still be punished for installing the camera.
Look here.
I admit what I did was wrong.
But I couldn't stand it any longer, either.
Just give them a moment, and they'll be chatting away
or be playing on their phones.
Same with So–yul.
I step out of the office for a moment,
and she sneaks out to the massage chair café...
Try to be in my shoes.
– Imagine my frustration... – Hold on.
What did you just say? Uh...
Where she'd sneak off to.
Oh, you mean the massage café?
What is this place?
It's the place next to our office,
and it's café with massage chairs. It's trending these days.
By the way, Ms. Ra Hee–young.
Ms. Jung So–yul, she...
She worked overtime for three months non–stop.
There were even so many days where she didn't go home.
If she did go to a massage chair café,
it was probably to catch up on sleep.
We've confirmed the theater manager's statement as true.
He's seen in the video after Seo–jun was stabbed.
What about our culprit installing the needle?
I'm still working on it.
But it's too dark inside and the resolution too low,
so I don't think we'll be able to catch when our culprit
installed the needle.
Still, keep trying.
And call me if you find anything.
Um, make we ask for your cooperation please.
Could you first send out
all your customers?
Oh, right.
We're the police. Did that surprise you?
Um... Alright.
I think that's it.
Let's get started.
Yes, Doctor.
– Detective Nam. – Yes.
So we did really find a needle.
Yes, but I think it fell down
because of the chair's vibration.
But it looks like So–yul didn't escape it.
First, secure the security clips.
Yes, ma'am.
Do you think there's anywhere else they hid the needles?
Maybe, yes.
Then we'll need more staff.
I think you should report this to the CDC.
Yes, Chan–young.
What, Seo–jun's BP increased by that much?
His BP's one thing,
but his FiO2 level has also increased to 0.85.
But he was all fine just a few hours ago.
Exactly!
The Infectious Diseases Department is baffled as well.
We've requested additional tests.
Alright, I'm coming in now,
so make sure to request all those tests.
Alright.
Thanks.
Seo–jun will be fine, right?
This is only temporary,
so I'm sure it won't be a huge problem.
Don't worry too much.
I'll trust you, Dr. Han.
Because...
You're the only one we can trust.
(List of Deaths due to Illnesses at Hanju Group)
What is it?
The lab is in an emergency
over the case involving 13 strains of viruses.
13 viruses?
Yes.
Walk me through it.
There's one detail we overlooked.
It's about the needle itself.
Right.
We were too focused on the viruses themselves
and overlooked the needle.
You're talking about where it was sourced from, right?
Yes. This needle is definitely for medical use,
and if it was contaminated with that many viruses,
that means it's someone who's in this industry.
Yes. Whether it's for an injection or a blood test,
needles are treated as medical waste.
Unless someone set their heart on stealing it,
it's not something you can easily get your hands on.
Well, let's say they stole the needle.
But it's the virus that's inside that's the problem.
Because only an expert can be responsible for that.
When I think about how it's someone in the industry,
it's giving me goosebumps.
For now, I sent the needle to the HQ for analysis.
For info on the product name and where it's distributed.
That won't be easy.
There won't be just one or two places that use them.
So, about that 13th virus.
Still no results on that one?
Yes, we're still currently matching it up,
but it'll take some time.
Oh, and we had a request from the HQ
to look up some info about the needle.
What's the product name?
The manufacturer's Intertech,
and the model name is One–jection U21T.
And where's it distributed?
1,745 hospitals and clinics nation–wide.
1,745...
Then...
Narrow it down to the places where
those 12 viruses have been detected,
or are stored at for research purposes.
Oh, and include the medical waste disposers, too.
– Yes, sir. – Yes, sir.
The identity of the disposed bodies has been revealed,
and they are Mr. Jo, Director of Handong Daily
and Mr. Kim, who is a pastor.
The police have announced there is no connection between the
two cases as the crime method is not consistent,
ruling out the possibility of a serial murder.
(Many in Shock After Director of Handong Daily is Discovered Dead)
(No Clues about Who the Murderer is)
Hey, it's me.
Yes, how've you been?
Uh, about this Director Jo who was on the news...
Is it Director Jo Hee–gun they're referring to?
Right?
Who was the medical examiner?
Swelling of the lymph nodes, ophthalmagia,
and even convulsions...
Have you done a brain CT?
Yes.
Thankfully, the inflammation hasn't spread the brain,
but it's still not looking good.
Ha... Let's see.
From what we observed,
the symptoms are most similar to that of Japanese encephalitis...
That was my guess, but it's apparently not.
The patterns from the sequencing tests
looked a little different.
Ha... But still,
we can't just give him antibiotics.
All the other drugs we tried
weren't quite effective, either.
Jeez, unless we know what it is,
we won't know what to give him.
Seo–jun will be fine, right?
No.
I only said so before
in order to calm down Detective Nam,
but he's actually not.
If we don't figure out the last virus,
he'll be in serious danger.
Right now,
our biggest concern is sepsis,
but before that,
our utmost priority is deciphering what it is
before the virus infiltrates the brain.
Ah, that's when she must've been stabbed.
Ha...
Huh?
Huh? De... Detective Lim.
Hmmm? What? What is it?
Huh?
As you can see,
here we have a woman
obstructing the view of the security cam
and another man doing something to the chair.
Man, she blocked him really well,
so we can't even tell what he's doing behind her.
They're definitely not there for a massage.
They must be installing the needle there.
And they disappeared in just two minutes.
Did you get their identities?
They didn't even pay before they left,
so we have no way of knowing.
Very well–planned and well–organized.
But just like she said,
I don't think they meant to terrorize anyone.
They look more like pranksters.
That's my opinion as well.
But they went too far to simply call it a prank,
didn't they?
I mean, we're talking about 13 viruses!
We've started to track down the
surveillance cameras around the café.
By the way, is Seo–jun doing any better?
No, it's not looking good.
All because of that 13th virus.
Man, that last virus...
It's really tripping us up.
It'll take a long time to figure it out if it's rare, right?
Yes. If it's a common virus,
a PCR or another simple kit
will straight out return results.
But with rare viruses,
in the worst–case scenario, a DNA sequencing is a must.
DNA sequencing?
Yes. To put it simply,
it's like deciphering every passcode of the DNA.
Not only is it time–consuming,
it's just... Hard labor.
Maybe it'll be faster to catch the culprits and
make them confess what that virus is.
– Dr. Jo. – Yes?
Take a look at this Outstagram.
Oh, what is it now?
Hey. Why? What?
Is someone eating noodles through their nose this time?
No, it's not like that.
Oh man, what's this?
It says "syringe terror."
– Detective Kang, hurry. – Yes.
Sir, it's that table.
Alright.
I'm the owner here. What's the problem?
Oh.
I'm a food blogger with lots of followers.
And I'd like to sample the food here.
– Pardon? – If you provide us with
what we want, we'll promote your restaurant for you.
Oh, we're not into that kind of a thing.
Oh, you'd better.
If you refuse us, you won't find yourself in a pretty situation.
Alright, take photos.
Not only is this place dead,
but the lights are dull, too.
And the owner here is so unfriendly.
So, what will you do?
What else?
You'll have to come with us.
(Police)
What kind of crap is that?
Blogger, really?
What are you doing? Stand up!
Call an ambulance.
Someone, call an ambulance!
Ha...
Oh man.
So you mean...
This is all a fake?
Yes.
Why, she's right here.
The "dead" girl.
(Syringe terrorism Dead on the street Messed–up face)
Whoa.
Wow.
It's gone viral.
Just a month ago, you couldn't act for your life,
but today, you really pulled it off!
Of course!
Do you know how much I practice?
Does that mean we'll be going to that event?
Of course!
Whoa.
Ha...
Why... do you do something dumb like this?
It's for an Outstagram Event.
Oh, you haven't heard about it?
Those with the most number of likes
will be invited to a VIP Christmas party.
Plus one company.
They say a lot of hot celebs will be there, too.
What, are you immature kids?
So they're what they call,
"uber attention addicts."
Even if the number of likes is important to you,
how could you even think of playing pranks with needles?
Well, it has a big impact, so...
You saw the news, right?
About those people who died or are
in a serious condition because of a needle.
– Yes. – Yes.
Are you aware that the culprit's method is very similar to yours?
Just tell them.
What is it?
Come on, what is it?
Well, uh...
I didn't want to say this
in case you start suspecting us...
After we uploaded the first video,
someone sent a DM.
Do you still have that message?
I deleted the message,
but I went to their profile just in case,
but the account got deleted today.
I contacted the Outstagram's Korean branch
and asked them to restore that account.
Once it's restored, we can start tracking it
and get the cellphone serial number.
If they used a burner phone on purpose,
that may prove fruitless.
Then we'll complete the puzzle using the photo uploads.
I'm sure there are clues in there.
You saw the news, right?
About Director Jo Hee–gun and Pastor Kim.
Yes.
Does it ring anything?
It may be all a coincidence, but...
They were both involved in that incident.
They were murdered just a day apart
and their bodies were dumped...
I wouldn't call that a coincidence.
What are you implying here?
That someone is aware of our past
and is getting cheeky.
But who?
That, I don't know.
It could be someone from the inside,
or not.
Are you suspecting me, by any chance?
No.
Because you...
...have an absolute reason for our alliance.
I only called you out here to warn you.
I'll take a look, too.
If the world finds out about this,
we will have to pay for what's due, plus interest.
(Hyukjeon Welfare Center Case, 1992)
Ha...
Alright.
From the beginning again.
Let's think this through slowly, from the beginning again.
Tetracycline,
tyrothricin,
and more...
All negative.
Incubation period is for one week.
Convulsions,
high fevers, blisters,
swollen lymph glands,
ophthalmalgia,
stiffness...
Swelling of the lymph nodes, ophthalmalgia,
and even convulsions...
From what we observed,
the symptoms are most similar to that of Japanese encephalitis...
That was my guess,
but it's apparently not.
The patterns from the sequencing tests
looked a little different.
The patterns from the sequencing tests looked different.
Sequencing.
(Unvaccinated encephalitis)
What was the name of that place again?
What was it?
Uganda.
Uganda, West Nile.
(West Nile Virus)
West Nile virus?
I think I read about it in a journal a few years ago.
I've only heard of it.
If it's really that...
– Man... – I hope it's not,
but the more I think about it, this has to be it.
I don't know much about this virus.
This virus gives rise to encephalitis,
and causes irreversible damage to the brain.
It was first discovered in West Nile, Uganda,
hence the name.
Though it's typically spread by mosquitoes,
horses, crows, sparrows
and other wild animals and birds are also natural hosts.
That includes wild migratory birds.
So it doesn't exist in Korea, then.
No.
The mosquito that transmits this virus
has never been detected in Korea.
Hence, no wild birds that have been infected, either.
However, the migratory bird is still a possibility.
A bird that migrated from a different continent.
If we do find that's the case,
this will be the first case in Korea.
What about the vaccine?
There is a vaccine available for the horses,
but not one for humans,
nor is there an available antiviral drug.
Then what?
But there is a vaccine for a similar virus,
so that may help.
So I already informed Infectious Diseases about it.
Thank goodness.
But why add this rare virus to the needle?
My suspicions say
it's not from a hospital.
Because we would've surely heard about it.
Yes, I agree with Dr. Moon.
It could be that someone infected with the West Nile virus
touched the needle.
Then you're saying the culprit is a patient himself?
One more thing.
That he's in this industry, to have access to the needles.
According to the results, there are 78 hospitals in Korea
that uses this model and who either stores or
has reported for all 12 viruses.
And if we were to narrow that list down?
Then taking into account the areas of the outbreak
and the areas the victims were active in,
we've managed to narrow it down to
a total of 12 hospitals in four of Seoul's districts.
No, no. That's still too much.
But that's our limit.
What about the DNA sequencing results for that
unidentified virus?
It's still running,
but Dr. Han suspects it's West Nile virus...
West Nile virus?
Yes.
That makes sense.
But... He already figured it out
when the DNA sequencing isn't even over yet?
Well, he is Dr. Han.
For now,
give the list of the 12 hospitals to
the police and Dr. Jo's team.
Yes, sir.
These are the posts. Hold on.
The account...
I hear the suspect's account was restored.
Yes, the company sent us
the photos and other info.
Here.
(In this cold city)
(This city I'm in... Thoughts Grey)
(Like me Follow me first I'll follow you back)
(I'd forgotten about this view)
A serious case of bluffing disease.
I say this is our guy.
Must be his girlfriend.
Then could she be an accomplice?
I think they are the couple from the security camera
at the massage chair café.
(Short hair The more I cover up Communicate Tattoo)
Even a bastard like him has a girlfriend,
whereas I... Jeez.
Um, can you stop it already and just click next?
Sure.
(Start of training Pleasure Desire)
What the...
Now the abnormal photos start to appear.
And this is where the number of likes
start to explode.
(Children Theater Start Chair Look out for it)
So it is him.
Alright, now let's take these pictures and
start completing the puzzle.
Can you zoom in on our male suspect's hand?
Sure.
(A drink of blood–red wine while enjoying the blood–red sunset)
Huh? Is that a scratch?
What if he got it while torturing a bird?
Did you hurt your hand?
I think you should get that treated.
Oh, it's okay. I put some ointment on.
The theater manager.
The theater manager?
He got infected while torturing and killing that bird.
Mr. Manager.
I know you're in there.
Excuse me.
Mr. Manager?
Mr. Manager,
we know everything, so...
Um, excuse me.
Excuse me.
No... No!
Wake up. Wake up!
Don't just stand there, call the ambulance!
Yes, sir.
Mr. Manager.
He fainted as soon as we arrested him,
so we got him to the hospital.
If it's what I think it is, he'll be in a serious condition.
Yes, and because he is, I couldn't ask about the accomplice.
It can't be helped, then.
We'll have to do our own research.
Alright, but let's keep each other updated.
Yes, take care.
Oh man.
It's the accomplice who's more dangerous, you know.
Right
Because that's where the viruses came from.
So the migratory bird was the primary cause.
Yes,
and as we thought, the needle became contaminated
when he touched it.
Will you take a look at this?
Why?
Isn't that the photo of the accomplice?
What about it?
Well, I'm a pro at puzzles.
If you look here,
you can see a bit of her company card ID.
You're right. Hold on.
HBH?
HBH.
But how will we find anything with just that?
But if she works in the medical industry...
Hold on.
Why? What is it?
This is the list of the hospitals that
use the needle in question, narrowed down by CODAS.
Just in case.
There you are.
Haneul Bright Hospital.
"HBH" for short.
Right. The logo's exactly the same.
Man, Dong–geun. You have the eyes of a hawk.
How did you spot that?
But... We don't have time to question
all the female staff at HBH.
Well...
Let's see the picture.
She has short hair,
and that post is recent.
So her hair can't be longer than this much.
There are many girls with short hair these days.
Then how about this?
The star tattoo.
Star tattoo? She had a tattoo?
Oh, I thought that was just an ink stain.
That's what I thought, too.
Good one!
– Thank you. – Well, that means
Detective Kang will have to be on her feet again.
Over there.
Excuse me.
– Yes? – Can you take off your gloves?
Why my gloves?
We'd like to ask for your cooperation.
Or should I take them off for you?
Were you aware that Mr. Yang Oh–su had been
infected by the West Nile Virus?
I knew he had something,
but I didn't know it was that.
Why didn't you take him to the hospital?
In case we were busted.
So he was holding on, with the medication I concocted for him.
Drugs? What drugs?
What, do you think this is the flu?
It was Mr. Yang who cut off the electricity
on the day we came to investigate, wasn't it?
Yes.
He said there were groups of primary school kids coming,
which he dreaded to even think about.
He said he did it so the show will be cancelled.
You...
You cultured bacteria in secret,
in order to aid Yang Oh–su's crime.
At the very place where you're supposed to
diagnose the illness and treat it,
you killed people.
I'm sorry.
Where was that photo taken? The one with the signboard?
It's the building next to the theater he works at.
I met up with him during lunchtime.
(13–5 Hanmi–dong 17–9 Hanmi–dong)
5 minutes away from the hospital.
– Yes. – Let me just ask you this.
Why did you do it?
Because...
...I love him.
I don't want that bullshit!
Why did you do it, really?
You know something?
Attention is money, these days.
No need for anything else,
just grab people's attention, and you'll be rolling in cash.
But how will you attract attention?
With something big.
Something which no one else will dare copy.
If everything goes according to plan,
we'll earn our lifetime salary in just one year.
Especially if it goes viral on sites like TheyTube.
Then,
we'll get married.
What's this plan of yours?
But I need your help.
At first, I refused.
But he kept pleading, so desperately...
Plead desperately? How?
(Number of views: 30,150)
Look.
I uploaded a 30–second video of killing a bird,
and I got 30,000 views. That's 30,000 views!
If that goes to 3 million,
do you know how much money that is for us?
But that's too gross.
Exactly.
What people want is gore. Especially hard–core gore.
This "gore" that evokes that feeling of disgust is
the real deal, I tell you.
I mean, there's always a character that everyone hates, on TV.
What if it goes wrong?
What if we're arrested?
I won't mention your name.
Besides,
it'll just be a year in prison at most.
During that time, we'll make millions,
and garner all the attention in the world.
Even if it wasn't me,
there are plenty of others in this world who'd do this.
So there's no need to be afraid,
and no need to be shy.
In order to live in this sick world,
we need to be sick ourselves.
Don't you agree?
I found myself agreeing to his words.
I thought, there are plenty of others
who make easy money, so why can't we?
This is not making easy money.
It's making evil money.
Because of you,
two innocent people are...
...already dead.
And even at this very moment,
many are in a critical state.
Including a child.
I really didn't expect there would be deaths.
I thought they'd get better in no time.
That's what Oh–su had thought as well.
So that's why you stopped
uploading posts when people started to die.
Because you got scared.
Yes.
We got scared when things started to turn out like that.
Both of us.
Yes.
Yes, I see.
Mr. Yang Oh–su...
...has been announced brain–dead.
What?
After being desperate for attention,
now you're going to receive
all the attention in the world.
– Mom... – Seo–jun!
Honey, Seo–jun's awake.
Seo... Seo–jun.
Seo–jun!
– Mom. – Yes.
Mommy's right here, Seo–jun.
Oh, Seo–jun...
Thank you.
Ah...
(Korea National University Hospital)
Ah, you're here.
Good work on this case as well.
Don't mention it.
Thanks to CODAs narrowing down the list of the hospitals,
I had a much easier time.
Sit.
I must say though, this case is really sad.
A case brought on by attention–seekers...
I wouldn't just say they were attention–seekers.
How can I put it?
Well, I would say this is a case of
narcissistic personality disorder.
Narcissistic personality disorder?
Yes.
It's a personality disorder marked by
exaggerated feelings of self–importance,
excessive needs for admiration,
and a lack of empathy.
Oh,
so they're self–centered
and desperate for attention and admiration, are they?
Yes, exactly.
I think social media has been egging it on.
What I mean is,
people start thinking they're the only ones
who are miserable, and who aren't living the high life.
Plus other people seem to be
making easy money by drawing attention to themselves,
so they come to admire that.
But that admiration slowly starts to poison them.
My guess is though, those who are desperate for attention
will have a hard time escaping it.
Just as how Narcissus
drowned in the waters,
enraptured by his own reflection.
Learning in process...
Is someone still here?
Oh man,
when will I tidy all these files?
(Inbox)
"Remember?"
What the...
Detective Kang. Over here!
– Hello. – Sorry, a report kept me.
That sounds tough.
Let's see...
It's alright, we still have time.
– Really? Then let's go in. – Let's go.
– Sorry. – Excuse me, coming through.
– Sorry. – Excuse me.
– Give it to me. – Alright.
Ah, we're just in time.
Right?
Oops, I can't really see.
Do you want me to change seats with you?
No, it's alright.
Excuse me,
but could you lower your seat just a bit?
She can't really see.
Sure.
Thank you.
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(Quiz from God 5: Reboot)
Duplex.
Two pupils.
It's normal.
And why is that a problem?
Because it shouldn't be.
It's a problem because it's not normal.
This is a typical case of steroids complications...
But no steroids have been
detected in the urine or blood samples.
There has to be a connection between the two.
If you had called the police sooner,
Ms. Shin may be still alive, you got that?