The Worst of Evil (최악의 악)

THE CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE WORKS OF FICTION

THE WORST OF EVIL

2 YEARS AGO, 1994 SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA

- Hey. - Hi.

Gosh.

Did you feel bad for the street vendor again?

It's not that. I bought it because it's tasty.

- It is tasty. - Yeah.

What's with the uniform?

I told you I'm transferring to the security division.

That was today?

Let's eat.

She's transferring to the security division,

marking the official beginning of her elite career path.

You know that, right?

Yes, of course.

It's something worth celebrating

with the whole family.

I mean, your wife was appointed to Seoul

upon her promotion as assistant inspector.

Have you been in touch with your father lately?

No, I'm not.

Well, he's getting old,

so he should pull himself together

and try to stay healthy.

Yes.

All right.

How's the prep for the promotion exam going?

I should be preparing, but I can't seem to find time for it.

Then make time for it, man.

Your wife's an elite officer.

And you're a mere low-ranking detective

in the boondocks.

- What? - Could you stop saying nonsense?

Nonsense?

Stop being so condescending as if you're much older.

Your new executive title doesn't mean you're mature.

As I always say,

if KNPU accepted women when I was applying for university,

I'd be an executive too by now.

Enough.

Enjoy your drink

and stay as long as you want.

I'm going to the hospital to visit your mom.

-I'll drive you. -It's fine.

Closing the case didn't gain you anything.

If you wanted to move to Seoul, you should've come to

the retirement ceremony,

socialize with others...

My brothers are such jerks, right?

We don't have to come again.

I'd rather visit my mom than come here.

How's your mother? Is she all right?

Yes, she's all right.

Just forget what my dad said about your father.

I've forgotten about it too.

It's from my church back in high school.

I should take that home.

GANGNAM, SOUTH KOREA

Come to our club!

Come to All Night Club! Free beer for the ladies.

Stop. Damn it.

You bitch!

Why are you guys not working? Come here.

- Hello. - This is so annoying.

Guys, it's "Please come to All Night Club."

Got it?

Seriously, what are you doing?

Do you wanna make Gicheul go nuts?

DJ CHEOLI

Hey, Superstar Lee!

Hey, what's up?

How's it going?

- Good? - Girls are super hot today.

I mean, look.

- Hey! -He's so cute!

- She was right under our noses! - Whoo!

He stepped on me first!

Hey.

If you want to flaunt your strength, do it at your hometown.

In Gangnam, just shut it and drink.

If you don't want to die.

Let's change the vibe with something mellow.

Okay. Let's take these gentlemen outside.

Next round.

Rumor has it that

you were born and raised here,

have lots of connections, and can fight.

So why are you working as a DJ?

Let's work together.

I want to work with legit Gangnam natives.

Why be a night club DJ

when you can own one?

And I can make that happen.

Is it for real?

When will you make me an owner?

- What? Are you in a rush? - I want to make money quickly.

Are you poor?

You think everyone in Gangnam is rich?

You son of a bitch.

Watch your language.

Jung Gicheul.

If you bring all your friends to work here,

I'll make you an owner.

Does that sound good?

Do I have your word?

My word?

Is this what you want?

Is it?

1 YEAR LATER, 1995 GANGNAM, SOUTH KOREA

- Hello, sir. - Hello.

- Enjoy that. - Yes, sir.

Hello, Boss.

Did you find her?

It's Professor Yoon.

I hear she's the best.

Did you meet her?

Yes, but I was told she's retired.

Hey, money can solve anything.

Stay in touch with her.

Yes, Boss.

Gicheul!

We need you downstairs.

What's up?

I'm sorry. Please come downstairs.

Stand up, you damn bitch.

- Hey. - Seriously, stop!

Wait...

You little...

Let go of me!

You annoying bitch.

I said pour the drink!

No, don't.

He's from a rich family.

Hit me.

Go on and hit me, you bastard.

This fucking moron can't even hit me.

Who are these losers?

How fucking dare you?

Hey.

Do you know who I am?

Just take this and get lost.

Get lost.

Bullshit, fucking moron.

Do you think our boss took you in so you could do this?

You good-for-nothing DJ.

Light my cigarette.

And what's with you?

Are you Gen X or what?

Huh? You and your stupid style.

Nobody here will take you seriously if you dress like that.

Gicheul.

You've got to do better, okay?

You see...

You motherfucker...

Looks like losers got tempers too.

It's been a year. Can you keep your promise now?

God damn it.

Have some patience, you broke-ass bitch.

If it's difficult, at least allow me to make money in my own way.

I know a way

to make a fortune for all of us.

And what is the way?

Go.

I've been in the nightlife business for a while, and I know

who distributes marijuana and meth.

If we wipe out the small fries

and take over the distribution,

we'll make good money.

If you fund this plan,

I'll do the groundwork.

Are you telling me

to become a junkie?

We're only selling it.

We just need to keep our boys from doing drugs.

Right.

I see.

You son of a bitch.

You are out of your mind.

I'm Korea's biggest boss Song Donghyuk's right-hand man.

And you're telling me to sell drugs?

You think I'm some two-bit thug?

I'm Sergeant Jang,

not a drug dealer.

I'm the president of Gangnam, Sergeant Jang, you moron.

Do you have a death wish or what?

Hey, you.

Watch that stupid mouth of yours.

I'm warning you.

What an annoying punk.

Jang, that bastard.

He promised us a Mercedes.

God damn it!

We're shitheads, so he can treat us like shit.

But he can't treat Gicheul like that.

We're all here because of Gicheul.

But those motherfuckers aren't giving him respect.

Is your face okay?

Are you guys okay?

Living like this, I mean.