The Scarecrow (허수아비)

The serial killer had been caught by then.

The world was completely at peace.

But

deep down, I was desolate.

Was it because I'd lost Gi Beom?

And then, I saw her.

- Ms. Kang! - Hye Jin.

- Are you heading home? - Yes. Ms. Kang.

Can I come over to your house on Sunday?

Of course. How about we get some ice cream together then?

Watching her smile so brightly,

I found myself smiling too.

I remember that day vividly.

It was a day when the warm sun

was wrapped all around me.

I was no longer

the scarecrow, Tae Joo.

My, what impressive sons.

- You've really raised them right. - The Minister is here.

You're too kind. Thank you.

Once you enter the cabinet, you can pass your current seat

down to 1 of these 2.

We can only hope.

But I don't see Commissioner Cha's wife around.

She had to cover an emergency surgery, so she couldn't make it.

Is she ill?

She's a surgeon at Korea University Hospital.

Apparently, she's a very skilled surgeon.

That's the hospital my father sponsors.

I had no idea my sister-in-law worked there.

If our family ever needs surgery, we'll know who to call.

- That's a great idea. - Let's hope it never comes to that.

A wife's support is crucial for a career in politics.

You two, I'd like to get you a wedding gift,

so let me know if you need anything.

The thought is more than enough, thank you.

We're moving into his family home, so we don't need anything.

In any case, congratulations on your wedding.

Thank you.

Could I have a glass of water, please?

What did you mean by that earlier?

That you're moving into my house?

It'll be empty anyway, won't it? And you're going back to Seoul soon.

You son of a gun.

That's my mother's house.

The one she brought into the marriage.

Father already gave his permission.

I can't imagine that house holds only pleasant memories for you.

Of course it does.

That house holds a lot of memories for me too.

I'm sorry for choosing our new home without asking you.

But you did promise...

- I could redecorate as I wanted. - Anything you want.

If you want to keep anything, let me know beforehand.

There's nothing.

- You said you had memories there. - What's so important about that?

What's important is the new memories I'll make with you.

Stop.

Honestly, Si Yeong, you're such a romantic.

Please take a look at this. Please take a close look.

I'm looking for my child...

Please take one look.

Please take a look at this.

Please, just take a look.

We're looking for our child.

- I'm looking for my child... - Please, look closely.

Could you please take a look at this?

- I'm looking for my child. - Please, look closely.

Si Yeong?

- Yes? - Aren't you going?

Right.

We're looking for our child. Please, just take a look.

Excuse me. Could you please take a look?

- Thank you. - Please, take a closer look.

Here, let me. I'll iron them for you.

No, it's okay. I should do it.

You should look after Woo Jin. Besides, I've nothing to do at home.

But you're not feeling well yourself.

I'm fine for now.

By the way, I don't see Hye Jin's father around.

He went to the police station.

He said he'd try anything, from begging to threatening them.

But what good will that do?

We've begged them to investigate, but they won't even listen.

It's not like we have connections with the police.

Attention! The chief's coming!

- Congratulations on the promotion. - Gosh, thanks.

Come on, guys. You're embarrassing me.

This award... It may have our three names on it,

but it's for the entire station. So...

Dinner's on me.

- Congratulations! - You guys.

Great job!

Your Honor.

We couldn't discuss this in advance, Your Honor,

but we would like to call a new witness.

On what grounds?

We got a tip just before trial, so we couldn't prepare. But

this testimony is crucial to the case.

Does the prosecution consent?

Yes, we consent.

Very well, the witness is permitted. The defense may call the witness.

Yes, Your Honor.

The defense calls Dr. Bang Gyeong Moon to the stand.

How much did you drink last night? I told you to go easy, you punk.

You are late for work, right?

Detective Kang. What brings you here?

What, you think I came because I missed you?

- I said, have a seat. - Sit? Who do you think you...

Who the hell does this sergeant think he is?

- What's your deal? - If you won't sit,

let's talk inside.

Talk about what?

The serial murders.

They're not over.

Gosh, it reeks of booze.

I am Dr. Bang Gyeong Moon, and I run the Bang Gyeong Moon Clinic.

You did the autopsies for the Kangseong Serial Murders, right?

Yes, I performed all seven of them.

So you must be very familiar with the Kangseong Killer's methods,

more so than anyone else.

That's a fair assessment.

Now, could you please tell the court what you experienced yesterday?

Yesterday, I performed an autopsy on a body.

Don't they have doctors in Muwon? Why bring a body all the way here?

Doctor. It's him.

The Kangseong serial killer.

What are you talking about? They already caught him.

The only person who can tell me if it's the same killer

is you, Doctor.

To my surprise,

the M.O. was identical to the Kangseong serial killer's.

As the witness who saw this, could you please state your opinion?

I believe it's the work of the same perpetrator.

This is the autopsy report prepared by Mr. Bang Gyeong Moon.

I'd like to submit this as evidence.

Nothing further.

The prosecution may begin questioning.

The M.O. of the Kangseong Serial Murders...

- It was widely reported, wasn't it? - Yes, that's correct.

Couldn't this easily be the work of a copycat killer?

The major details, yes.

But I'm referring to details that were never made public.

Then be specific. What are these characteristics

that make you believe it's the same killer?

The sixth victim, Min Ji, had multiple

stab wounds all over her body.

There were also signs of torture on her genitals,

and we found the exact same thing in this Muwon murder case.

You can't copy that from a report unless you saw it firsthand.

It's undoubtedly the same killer.

- What does that mean? - What do you think it means?

He's saying our Seok Man is innocent. Right? Right?

Wait, then that means the real killer is still out there.

- Our dear Seok Man. - Seok Man, you're saved!

- Seok Man! - Our Seok Man is saved!

- You're saved. - Our boy is saved.

It's okay now.

My gosh.

- Doctor! - Doctor!

It was Tae Joo, wasn't it?

He's the one who called you as a witness.

Where is he? Him. Right now.

Go to Kangseong Police Station.

This picture came out great. Who took this?

Did you take this, you little pest?

You should go pro. Your shots are better than a pro's.

This is all you have to claim it's the same killer?

If the murder weapon is stockings, then is everyone a serial killer?

Now that the killer's been caught, it seems a copycat is on the loose.

This case has nothing to do with us.

That's not your call to make anyway, is it?

Especially for a lapdog who just does what he's told.

- Isn't that right, Dae Ho? - What was that, you son of a gun?

I'm here to see your boss, not you. Got it?

- You son of a gun! - What the hell?

Starting crap in here? Let go! You son of a gun!

- What the hell is your problem? - Has this bastard lost his mind?

Knock it off, you bastard.

Are you nuts?

Prosecutor.

Everyone, give us the room.

- I'm catching up with a friend. - You're a little late.

I've missed you.

My friend.

I was sorry to see you leave without saying goodbye.

If you had this planned, you could've given me a heads-up.

I'm hurt, man.

Says the guy who got an award for catching the serial killer.

If I'd told you, who knows what crap you would've pulled behind my back.

Tae Joo.

So you were just upset you didn't get your own award?

- Did you do this to screw me over? - Please.

That's more your style.

Change the indictment.

At the very least, Im Seok Man isn't the serial killer.

A copycat, maybe.

Let's say you're right.

Let's say the serial killer is still at large.

Then why would the Kangseong killer suddenly show up in Muwon?