The Scarecrow (허수아비)

The response to the new property law has been overwhelming.

Many are saying it's about time we had a bill that reflects reality.

Even union leaders are welcoming it, saying it's made talks smoother.

Of course. They must have been so frustrated.

Times are changing so fast, but the law just couldn't keep up.

Your approval ratings have been high since the policy took effect, sir.

At this rate, you could consider a presidential run.

Come on, public opinion matters more than the presidency for now.

Hey, our recent interview. Does it air today?

Yes, sir. It's on in ten minutes.

Pull it up.

Suspect in the Kangseong Murders, which terrorized the nation,

has been identified 33 years after the incidents.

Hold on.

Go back. Play that again.

Yes.

In a briefing this morning, police announced

that following a re-examination by the National Forensic Service,

DNA from evidence collected at three of the crime scenes

matched that of a current inmate, and an investigation is underway.

The suspect is a man in his 60s, known only as Lee, who is now...

Sun Yeong. Hey, are you awake?

- Ji Won... - I'm here.

Why am I here?

You don't remember?

I should be asking you. What happened?

It's...

Someone was chasing me.

I was trying to get away from him and...

Who was it?

I don't know.

Gi Beom. What happened to Gi Beom?

We don't know yet.

- Sun Yeong. Where are you going? - I have to find Gi Beom!

Sun Yeong. You...

Is that the son of a gun?

I found the owner of the handkerchief.

You're saying this is my sister Sun Yeong's?

Sun Yeong embroidered this herself. The only person who'd have one

just like it is Gi Beom.

So he only covered his face in front of me?

Why?

Detective Kang.

- Well? What happened? - It's just...

We lost him.

Doctor.

How is he?

The surgery was a success. He's stable with no organ damage.

Infection is still a concern, but for now, we'll have to wait.

These are the patient's belongings.

Prosecutor Cha... He went there to give you this...

You didn't know you were pregnant? You're about three months along.

- Pregnant? - I guess you really didn't know.

What about the baby? Is the baby okay?

Yes. There's nothing to worry about.

Fortunately, you have no signs of a concussion.

We just need to treat the scrapes on your leg, and you'll be fine.

If you feel dizzy or get a headache, come in for an exam.

- Okay. - Thank you, Doctor.

Sun Yeong.

Sun Yeong. Hey, Sun Yeong.

Don't tell my brother. Please. I'll tell him myself.

Okay. Okay, I won't.

Kang Sun Yeong. Who was that guy?

- Tae Joo. - I asked you who did this.

Hey, you!

- Leave her alone. She just woke up. - Answer me!

I don't know. I didn't see him.

- Are you serious? - Why would I lie?

You were with Gi Beom, weren't you?

Why are you bringing up Gi Beom?

Don't tell me you suspect Gi Beom.

Are you out of your mind?

Then what is this? Where's Gi Beom?

Why did something like this happen to you?

I'll explain.

Just let me.

So Gi Beom locked you in a warehouse and just left you there?

He said he'd take care of everything.

I went after him a little later, and someone started following me.

At first, I thought it was the police.

I figured they were tailing me for Gi Beom,

so I tried to lose them.

That's when I fell into the ditch below.

That's it.

I don't remember anything after that.

Kang Sun Yeong.

If you're lying to cover for Gi Beom...

It's all true, Tae Joo.

Are you sure?

What happened to Gi Beom?

We're still after him.

- I stopped Gi Beom's surrender. - What?

What were you thinking? You should've told me!

I was going to.

But you were gone from the station. They said Jeon Kyung Ho might die.

- So what was I supposed to do? - He's not dying. He woke up.

You don't have to worry about that.

Thank goodness.

He's not the problem right now.

Then what is?

Don't worry about Sun Yeong. I'll stay with her.

I appreciate it.

Doesn't something seem off?

If Gi Beom really is the culprit,

why would he lock Sun Yeong in a warehouse?

Tae Joo, our Gi Beom would never...

Ji Won.

I'm done with the Gi Beom I thought I knew.

It's better for him that way.

Whether he's the culprit or not.

Ji Won, you know why Gi Beom is on the run, don't you?

Please, tell me. What in the world is going on?

Gi Beom is...

He's a suspect in the serial murders case.

What?

I thought you

were my father's son.

I can't stand having brothers, you see.

Being friends is one thing, though.

Si Yeong! Si Yeong! Hey, Si Yeong! Si Yeong!

What the hell happened here? Si Yeong.

It was you, wasn't it?

You did this, didn't you?

You son of a gun. You finally got to Si Yeong...

If I didn't drink...

Just call Cha Si Yeong's family, you fool.

There's no one at his home.

What do you mean, no one's home?

Si Yeong lives alone in that huge house.

- What about his family? - I think his family lives in Seoul.

Wait, are you interrogating me now?

Let me know when this guy wakes up.

That son of a...

(Judge Nam Sang Jik, Assemblyman Jo Gyeong Mook)

There's no home number.

For a mere sergeant's resignation, why involve a commissioner?

A commissioner?

Commissioner Cha Jun Young. How do you not know him?

He's the youngest commissioner ever.

Cha Jun Young.

Cha Si Yeong.

Hello?

Is this Commissioner Cha Jun Young?

Speaking.

This is Sergeant Kang Tae Joo from the Kang Seong precinct.

A sergeant?

Why would a sergeant be calling me? Especially this late at night?

I'm calling about Prosecutor Cha Si Yeong.

Prosecutor Cha Si Yeong is in the hospital right now.

The hospital? Why?

He was stabbed during the arrest of a serial killer.

Hold on. So, did you catch the suspect?

- No. - And are you sure he's the killer?

I can't say for certain at this point.

Is that so?

His surgery was successful. I thought you'd be wondering.

I'll hang up now.

Wait. How did you know I'm his brother?

Does he usually go around bragging about me?

I took a lucky guess. From his contacts.

You guessed?

Cha Jun Young, Cha Si Yeong. Anyone could tell they're siblings.

I'm hanging up now.

What the hell is with that guy? He only asks about the suspect.

His own brother gets stabbed, and that's all he asks? Darn it.

So they lost the suspect.

Hey, Kang Sik. It's me, Gi Hwan.

Do you know where my brother, Gi Beom, is?

You don't?

Hey, if you happen to get in touch with Gi Beom,

can you please tell him to call me?

No, it's nothing. Okay, I'll talk to you later.

Who was that calling so early in the morning?

Was that about Gi Beom?

Yes, it was Gi Beom. He said he's safe at his friend's.

- That's a relief. - Where did Gi Beom go?

Let's see, where was it?

Haenam, was it?

He went to help out on a friend's farm there.

Hey, Tae Joo. What brings you here so early?

I ran into him on my way from the market.

Thanks for the ride, Tae Joo. It really helped.

It was nothing. I don't get to visit nearly enough.

How have you been? Everything okay?

- You seem to be in a good mood. - Good mood? Not at all.

Hey, what's with the good mood?

Did you catch Gi Beom? Is that why you're here?

No, dude. It's nothing like that.

Hey, don't even mention Gi Beom to my mom.

I told her he went to visit a friend out of town.

You don't know where he is either? You really have no clue?

I have no idea, the little punk.

He's been out of contact since what happened yesterday.

- How's he doing? - Jeon Kyung Ho?

Don't worry about that piece of trash.

We can wrap it up with a settlement.

What? Are you serious?

That guy isn't exactly innocent himself.

Anyway, we need Gi Beom to draw up the settlement papers.