Pied Piper (피리부는 사나이 / Piribooneun Sanai)

That was the news for the evening.

This will be my last greeting to you at Night News.

I'm sure no one is interested, but I'll let you know of a forgotten news story from the past before I end.

Thirteen years ago, January 25, 2003 at New Town...

The location where the Golden Hill Casino is now located

I'm sure there are some who remember what happened there.

The police and displaced residents collided.

And due to an explosion, four displaced residents and a police officer died.

At the time, the police ignored the request for an unbiased negotiation by the displaced residents.

They moved forward with the suppression with force with the help of hired men and riot police.

The victims did not even receive fair compensation.

I was also at the scene as part of the police force.

The displaced residents called us murderers.

The authorities in power used us as cannon fodder and pushed us in.

The media, instead of revealing the truth, recommended silence.

No one paid attention to the

voice of the powerless.

So, I decided to deliver the truth

and in order to punish those responsible

I became the Pied Piper.

Reporting from TNN Night News, the broadcasting station that reports only the truth, is Yoon Hee Seong.

Yoon Hee Seong, you have right to remain silent and to hire an attorney.

At trial you have right to present evidence to counter evidence which is unfavorable to you.

Take him in.

TNN's main anchorman Yoon Hee Seong, also known as the nation's anchorman

was arrested as soon as he confessed to being the Pied Piper.

He is suspected to be the mastermind behind the recent serial terror incidents.

Up until the time he made the confession in his show "Live on News," he was planning his last act of terrorism

with K Group's Chairman Seo Geon Il as target, shocking everyone.

Fortunately, the terror incident ended in an attempt, thanks to the swift action taken by the Crisis Negotiation Team.

As the investigation closed in on him, he decided to confess his crime.

Currently the police are...

bringing about another chaotic...

Are you the one who installed the bomb in Chairman Seo Geon Il's car parked in the hospital parking lot?

Yes, I did.

Where were you?

I was going to press the switch nearby, but the police discovered it before I could so...

Pied Piper... I mean, you're the one who killed Jeong Soo Gyeong as well?

Yes, that's right.

What I'm worried about is you, Soo Gyeong.

Hurry up and get out. Hurry up and get out.

Soo Gyeong, don't you remember what you said when we first met?

- Who are you? - Someone who's been watching you for a long time.

N-N-Nightmare... The nightmares won't stop.

Perhaps, we've been dreaming the same dream. There's nothing to worry about.

Hurry get in!

I'm sorry. You doing all this, because of me.

We're not far from the end.

We need to see the end together

Stop now. Get out... from there now!

I need to kill you too.

Stop! Soo Gyeong... you can't

- kill that person. - Then what should I do?

I'm so sorry.

What was the motive behind your killing of Jeong Soo Gyeong?

He didn't follow my orders.

Using my identity as the Pied Piper, for Jeong Soo Gyeong and the other minions

I supported their crimes.

Now, let's see...

There are several incidents that look like the Pied Piper was behind them.

First, the hostage situation at the Le Ciel Restaurant in 2015.

I gave Jeong In Ho the explosives that enabled him to carry out the crime.

I'll give you five minutes. Whom should I kill...

go ahead and choose.

Everyone treats that jerk like a hero. While no one is interested in my brother who was killed!

What do you mean killed? Who are you saying killed your brother?

Hey you bastard! Answer me!

You're just the same. You son of a b*tch!

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The Century Bank robbery.

I got a gun for Heo Tae Woong.

No one move!

As long you listen to what I say. Got it?

Prepare for breaking news.

It has been revealed that a model gun was purchased through a used goods website online.

This means that the gun currently in possession by the robber has a high likelihood of being a fake.

TNN's fired reporter's hostage incident.

I leaked information to my former sunbae, Noh Gyeong Seok, and allowed him to steal my ID badge.

You jerk...

Hey, bastard...

Can't decipher anything since you glued yourself to the press director.

He did it deliberately to steal my ID card.

- What happened to your card? - It looks like I lost it.

- The attempted explosion of the broadcasting station. - I ordered Jeong Soo Gyeong to do as well.

Situation at the scene!

A dangerous situation has arisen.

Please don't panic or move.

The someone who's currently aiming at Reporter Yoon Bo Ram, is on the phone.

Unidentified Number

Hello?

The facts that you in the media heard, but didn't report. Reveal them yourself here.

We, at the broadcasting station, 8, 7...

in return for - 7, 6, 5...

- not reporting on key leads and information... - 5, 4, 3...

- we've been using threats, behind-the-scenes deals on a routine basis... - 2, 1...

Yeo Myeong Ha, move!

Myeong Ha, are you okay?

Because of me, I thought you and Reporter Yoon were going to die.

It's all thanks to you for acting swiftly.

You didn't find that a**hole yet, right? Where is this son of b****?

Though the bomb didn't go off, another thing will.

Confidential data titled "X-File TNN" was leaked onto the Internet.

Even the trauma center hostage situation?

It's something that I planned by triggering Detective Lee Cheol Yong and using Jeong Soo Gyeong.

The powerful ones would never

listen to the powerless ones.

So, I'm giving you...

the power of violence

I'll give you 30 minutes from now. If Commissioner Yang doesn't show up in 30 minutes

or if you use the SWAT Team to do something useless

I'll release the gas to this entire building.

You don't have time. Why don't you hurry up and...

Let go of me!

Yes, Commissioner.

- What are you doing right now? - I'm Yoon Hee Seong.

Raise the volume on Commissioner Yang's mic only.

Do you even know what kind of embarrassment I'm facing right now?

This is an order so, suppress him now. If you can't, then quit your position.

Why exactly are you making these confessions now?

How did someone with a position like anchorman Yoon Hee Seong come to this...

I'll tell you everything. Slowly. Write your report.

Mr. Joo Seong Chan, this is...

- Just a government official. - Government official?

Call me Director Go. You said your name was Seong Chan?

Although he basically turned himself in, I heard you worked very hard in the investigative detection process.

It's all thanks to Team Leader Gong, who died in the line of duty and Crisis Negotiation Team.

Oh, Negotiation Team. They worked so hard. Why not give them some time off for them to travel or something?

Yes, sure.

More than that, about Yoon Hee Seong... We should look to delineate his motives as well as his additional plans that were not carried out.

You know... that this is a very sensitive issue, right?

I don't really know.

A famous anchor who arguably is a leading figure in society, turns out to be an anti-societal terrorist...

The public is considerably shaken.

Even with the messages that the public was exposed to the day before yesterday and even up till now,

there are copycats already. Of course, I'm sure they're limited to immature youths.

So, how are you planning on framing it?

Not sure. Very well?

You worked so hard, my hubby. Look how haggard you look.

Ugh, geez... - What?

I didn't do much.

You know, since he's really caught... our family trip we've been postponing...

I made reservations.

The investigation isn't wrapped up yet.

There isn't anything left for the Negotiation Team to do. I heard the superiors are going directly take care of the rest of the investigation and media briefing.

Well, that's...

Yes, Deputy Chief.

- Excuse me? - Yes, you can receive the media briefing schedule through the PR Team.

- Yes, yes, I'm sorry. - The phones are ringing off the hook.

What's wrong, Myeong Ha?

You know... when he targeted Chairman Seo at the hospital in the end. Why would he reveal his identity?

Well, he couldn't play the role of the Pied Piper any longer, since our team caught on to him.

Looking at his confession, that's what it seemed. Why? Is something bothering you?

At ease.

Great job today. Go home and rest.

We still have some things to wrap up and...

Hey, let's go home on time for the first time in awhile.

Oh, geez...

- We're getting additional time off starting tomorrow. - What?

They call it vacation time, but it's more like a few days off. But better than nothing right?

Go home and do the laundry you've been neglecting, punk.

Did you leave the stove on at your place or something? What's up with your expression?

It's as if I didn't flush the toilet after using it?

We caught him. We definitely caught him this time.

Why don't I feel relieved?

I know. There's only the lawful punishment left now.

You know... I have no basis for this, but...

I feel the same way. As though it's not quite over yet.

Did you see the face of the man making his confession?

I'm sure it was a revenge where he risked everything...

For someone who failed in his plans...

He seemed too comfortable.

I heard it's your time off. Even the Team Leader is on vacation. Why are you guys here?

Ugh, it felt awkward to stay home for the first time in a long time.

- I didn't want to hear my mom's nagging. So I escaped. - Rather than doing housework that's piled up high...

I wanted to look up that "computer blind" guy who disappeared on me.

Oh, that hacker? Did you find anything?

I traced back what's left here, but it's hard to determine.

More than that, what are you two doing here?

- Oh... - Well, I wanted to check something.

- Is Yoon Hee Seong inside? - I'm sorry, but you can't see him.

Didn't you hear from Director Go?

Must I call him directly?

Hi, Director. - What?

What Director?

Did you get home okay last night?

What's up?

I wanted to see Yoon Hee Seong to finish off my briefing.

The man at the door... your name is?

Go on. I can't give you too much time.

Never mind. I'll give you a call another time.

Since I played the role of a parrot exhaustively as an anchor.

Seeing what you've gone through, I guess I can see that.

What did that government official tell you to do? Did he ask you to read off the letter of reflection he writes for you?

I already said everything. Is there something more you want to hear from me?

I wanted to say thank you. For saving my life last time, when I almost died with Myeong Ha.

But why did you kill Jeong Soo Gyeong? He probably wasn't any different than your alter ego.

If Soo Gyeong killed you or Myeong Ha...

I did so because I thought there may be a glitch in my plan.

My thoughts on the matter are a bit different.

When the incident with Commissioner Yang happened, Jeong Soo Gyeong lost control. And you tried to stop him.