Through the Darkness (Those Who Read Hearts of Evil / Akui Maeumeul Ilneun Jadeul / 악의 마음을 읽는 자들)

(Patients in Surgery: Song Ha Young, male, 36 years old)

Luckily, he's out of the woods for now.

Once we wrap up, we'll move him to the ICU.

And we'll monitor his recovery.

Thank you.

Thank you. Thank you for saving him.

I should have kept a closer eye on him.

It's all right.

I know he's going to wake up soon.

Right.

Was I six years old then?

I went to an amusement park with my mother on Children's Day.

I saw a dead body for the first time that day.

You were pretty young.

The body was in the water.

When I saw her face underwater, she didn't scare me.

She just looked so lonely.

"She must have been terrified."

"She must've been in pain and lonely."

That crossed my mind.

So I wanted to reach out to hold her hand.

But I couldn't do that back then.

Just like what you've been doing,

you probably did something to help the woman.

The Southwestern Serial Murderer, Nam Ki Tae, said...

The Southwestern Serial Murderer, Nam Ki Tae, said...

he'd kill again if he were released.

And the public is shocked by the comment.

- We ought to hang men like him... - His first trial will be held soon.

- in the middle of Gwanghwamun. - And this kind of comment...

- They deserve nothing but death. - has caused controversy.

Why do people want to keep him alive?

I really don't get it.

What he did was inhumane. He doesn't deserve human rights.

Sir, I'm sorry. But could you turn that off?

It's giving me a headache.

- Oh, I see. Sure. - Executing him...

Right. This news isn't that pleasant to listen to.

(Tojung-dong, Anyang, Gyeonggi Province)

What?

I'm in Tojung-dong right now.

I need to check out a missing person case.

I'll be there later.

- Excuse me. - We're not open yet.

I see.

- I'm from the police. - Hi.

When I look at this ridiculous world,

- Disappointment brings me tears - Okay.

Don't criticize me

For being a mean coward

I may be roaming around the dirty back alleys

But my wounds

- Are you having fun? - I got bored of waiting.

Brief me.

I told you everything I know over the phone.

So she left after singing some songs here.

- And then she can't be reached. - Right.

She didn't even leave with a customer.

She left alone?

Right.

- That's it? - Right.

She was having fun with her customer here.

And this woman in her 40s left to go home before the customer.

Then she can't be reached ever since that.

Is that really it?

Right.

Come on.

- Come on. - Chief Park.

I came all the way here. You should have gotten a lead.

I didn't ask you to come here.

- You came here on your own. - Hey.

You want me to report this...

as criminal intelligence?

You do it. I'm out.

Another woman...

from a different karaoke bar went missing in February.

What?

Two cases?

Yes.

In February, a female worker...

at a karaoke in Suwon went missing.

But that case hasn't been filed yet.

- Why not? - A lot of these workers...

often go AWOL and move to another karaoke.

I guess that must've been why.

But how did you come across this case? This wasn't filed.

When I was investigating this case,

an acquaintance who worked at a karaoke in Suwon said...

another worker from that karaoke...

went missing out of the blue like this.

What's your take on this?

What I think doesn't matter.

I'm just a cop. I investigate when I get the order.

And I don't when there's none.

You're a detective. Tell me about your hunches.

Show me that you're at least trying to open this case.

Gosh. There was a time...

when I had to pay a hefty price because of my hunches.

So I'm careful with everything.

- Okay. You can leave now. - Okay.

Well, both of the missing women were in the same line of work.

I couldn't find any connections other than their profession.

Then...

is it possible that there was no motive behind these cases?

Is that your hunch as a detective?

Well, every detective has a hunch.

Go.

This way.

Hello.

(Yeongtong-gu, Suwon, Gyeonggi Province)

You guys still haven't found her?

Maybe something really happened to her...

if even you guys can't find her.

That's not necessarily true. We're here to check a few things.

Why would you come here twice if this wasn't serious?

Did she pay you monthly rent? Or did she put down a huge deposit?

She paid me rent.

If you couldn't reach her in February,

she must be behind rent at least for three months.

Yes. But I can just deduct her rent from the initial deposit she made.

I just hope she's okay.

So no one came after our visit?

Hey.

Gosh.

She's been my tenant for the past three years.

And I haven't seen her bringing people here.

She even stays here during the holidays.

(Shin Mi Jung, no family, case not filed)

(Sing Sing Karaoke, Hostesses Always Available)

(Sing Sing Karaoke, Hostesses Always Available)

Yes, come in.

Please call Song Ha Young.

- Inspector Song? - I read the article and heard lots.

He has a knack for identifying possible links between cases.

Hey.

You really don't think it's a simple missing person's case?

Well, we have no concrete proof yet,

but that's what my gut is saying.

If that's your hunch, it's probably right.

Superintendent Heo, to what do I owe the pleasure of this call?

Hey, how have you been?

Goodness. It took you this long to think of me?

I just faxed something over to you. Did you get it?

It's a missing person's case. Can you look into it?

Of course, you wouldn't call me for no reason.

A missing karaoke employee? Is this the case?

No. We did receive a report for that one.

Apparently, there's an unreported case.

"Apparently?"

The person has no family or friends, and no one can reach her.

What about this case?

Both missing women...

worked at karaoke bars.

When the Special Crime Squad was all lost, you guys said...

cases that have more than two things in common may be connected.

These could be like the motiveless crimes you mentioned.

Can you come here with Inspector Song and check?

Ha Young can't go.

Look at you treating me like a stranger now.

You're hurting my feelings here.

I'll come and check.

Right, everyone says your team is in high demand now.

I'll look into it and call you back.

Okay.

Was that Superintendent Heo at Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency?

Yes.

I guess he hasn't heard about Inspector Song yet.

He's at Gyeonggi Agency now,

so he wouldn't know unless he intentionally looked into it.

This is a missing person's case.

Let's check the area and her movements leading up...

- to the time of the incident. - Yes, sir.

You're doing great.

Let's try that one more time.

Nerve paralysis?

When the fractures occurred at the time of the accident,

some of the nerves around the bones were damaged.

Thankfully, he can move his toes,

and there isn't a complete loss of sensation,

so I'd say it's partial paralysis.

In cases like this,

you could recover through rehabilitative therapy.

The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency...

transferred gang members who had been...

embezzling a large amount of cash through an illegal casino...

to the prosecution.

We wrapped up another case.

Good work, everyone.

How about a team dinner?

You want to drink, don't you? Sit down already.

The case isn't closed until the trial is over.

I told them to contact us if they need additional evidence.

Okay.

The gift certificates they received were used...

Oh, shouldn't we visit Inspector Song in the hospital?

We haven't seen him since he moved to the general ward, right?

That's right.

Look at you.

Salute, Superintendent Heo Gil Pyo.

Did you really come alone?