Shadow Detective (형사록)

I didn't know

that there were other situations besides police work that require running.

That there were other things to catch besides criminals.

YOUNGSEO HEAVY EQUIPMENT SCHOOL

FORKLIFT, CRANE, EXCAVATOR

The breakdown is 25 points for clearing the course

and 75 points for excavating.

Mr. Kim Taekrok.

If Mr. Kim Taekrok isn't here, we'll move on.

- Mr. Kim Taekrok... - Yes!

Sign here, please.

KIM TAEK

GRADE AND RESULTS

FAIL

Wasn't this your... third try?

TECHNICAL SKILLS QUALIFICATION EXAM

FAIL

The third time's the charm. If you still didn't, you won't ever.

This is why I told you to prepare for reinstatement.

Hey, that hurts.

Darn it.

Just go and unclog the drain.

You're the manager. Go and act like one.

Fine. It always gets clogged.

Can you use an excavator to unclog...

NOEUL GOSIWON

RECIPIENT KIM TAEKROK, VITAMIN

LEE YOUNGHO THE FUTURE FREEDOM PARTY

...Candidate Lee Youngho!

Even when I arrested Chairman Jang,

his associates didn't get revealed.

Assemblyman Lee Youngho of this region

was the only one who faced charges.

That means large-scale acts of corruption in the political and business realms

are taking place right here in Geumo.

...it seems.

There has been an accident in the Geumo Inner Beltway...

GEUMO POLICE WILL CHANGE FOR THE BETTER

SHADOW DETECTIVE SEASON 2

This is awful. How can I go about living like this?

We'll make sure to catch the thief.

For now, come this way.

Take the victim to the station, please.

How could this happen?

You think they're the same ones from the last case?

Yeah.

They didn't even try to open the safe and just took whatever they could find.

They're bold, but it doesn't seem like they're professionals.

Judging by the footprint, it should be around 230 to 240 mm.

Could they be women? Or they could be kids.

Or both.

If they really are minors, should we call Women and Juvenile Affairs?

Let's do a bit more digging. This was filed with us, after all.

Okay.

Jeez. This has been going on for over a year now.

The town's getting depressed.

Taekrok should be there when we get back, right?

Probably.

It's already been a year and a half.

By the way, Detective Han...

"Team Leader Han."

All right. "Team Leader Han."

Look at him.

It doesn't make sense.

He definitely smells fishy but doesn't get investigated.

He even buttered up the new chief and got himself a promotion.

On the other hand, Taekrok was pressured to go on leave.

Does that make sense to you?

Let's just think of it as him taking a break.

But still.

He was studying how to operate excavators.

That didn't feel right to me.

He should be on the scene as a homicide detective.

- Women and Juvenile Affairs? -Yes.

You'll be joining the Women and Juvenile Affairs Investigation Team.

BAEK SEONGIL

Are you surprised?

Yes, well...

It's not like I have a say in the matter.

I've read your employment history, and it seems you've been through a lot

in the Homicide and Special Crimes Investigation Unit.

You should end your career more comfortably.

I mean, Women and Juvenile Affairs could be difficult in other ways.

But at least you won't be getting stabbed or shot at.

Well, sounds good.

And it should be good for performance evaluations,

so it might help you get promoted.

You should at least be a captain before you retire.

It would make your juniors and I feel at ease.

Is that the only reason?

Should there be other reasons?

Right.

Detective Kim.

Sincere congratulations on your return.

AFTER GEUMO'S CORRUPTION SCANDAL... REDEVELOPMENT REMAINS A PROBLEM

What do you mean there's no vacancy for Taekrok?

I know. I was shocked too.

But it's not like I can go to HR and cause a scene.

We're losing a team member since we're powerless.

WOMEN AND JUVENILE AFFAIRS INVESTIGATION TEAM

We really didn't take her money!

Why don't you believe us?

Lying isn't going to help you.

Are you a parent?

Where's your team leader?

- I'm sorry. -All right. Now, get out of here.

She's not here at the moment.

- Taekrok! - Lieutenant Ham. Look at you.

I'm having a baby.

The team leader is on a business trip, so you'll see her tomorrow.

Do you know her?

No, I don't.

I guess it's because she was assigned while you were on leave.

She's from the police academy and is pretty good.

Follow me.

This will be your desk for now,

and once I go on maternity leave, you'll have all this space to yourself.

About our team leader.

You remember the mass assault case

of a mentally handicapped high school student in Seoul five years ago?

She dug into the case for over three years until the perpetrators became adults.

Apparently, she even received death threats from the parents.

But she didn't stop, and in the end, they all got prison sentences.

She's super tenacious.

But...

But what? What's wrong?

I'm worried that you two might not get along.

She's the exact opposite of you.

She hates breaking rules and procedures.

I hate that too!

Oh...

Looks like you've gotten quite shameless with age.

But how did you end up here?

This is quite a huge leap from Homicide.

Things are completely different here.

- Different how? - You need more brain than brawn,

more heart than muscle. That's what you'll need the most.

Just make it simple.

So...

- She means you have to hold it in. - My gosh.

To put it simply, you've got to have a "service mentality."

Gosh, you know this well.

But who...

Hello.

I'm new here to the Women and Juvenile Affairs Investigation Team.

I'm Officer Gong Haneul!

Oh, you're Taekrok's partner.

-Hey, what... - He looks reliable. Right, sir?

FOR THE SAFETY AND HAPPINESS OF CITIZENS

Are you going to start smoking again?

That's so harsh. You just got back.

Are you really joining Women and Juveniles?

Why don't you talk to the chief again?

It's fine. Who cares where I spend...

my last years?

Oh.

That's Detective Choi Dohyung, right?

Yeah, it is.

I heard he was moving to Geumo after retirement. So it was true.

Uh, the Seoul Investigation Unit...

Or was it the Mobile Investigation Unit back then?

Weren't you on the same team then?

Really? Were you close?

- Ooh. - See ya.

He doesn't brag, does he?

He's not like you.

It's weird he doesn't talk about his time in the MIU.

I think that's all you should know.

- Then, I'll put that in the record. -Yes.

Let me ask you the next question.

The book that you wrote about the Eunsan serial murder

was made into a movie, which was a huge success.

You must be so proud of it.

On the contrary.

- What? - The fact that the movie was a success

means that a lot of people still live in fear of violent crimes.

Since I was in the forces myself, I'm not proud. I'm ashamed.

And that must be why you set up

a welfare foundation in your hometown of Geumo.

That's very admirable.

- Right. - Yes.

Admirable, my foot...

Why are you even writing that down?

Don't put any grand reason behind it.

It's only right that I give back the money I made by selling victims' stories.

I just noticed that the detective is very shy.

I think you're right.

For goodness' sake.

Go ahead and ask him.

- So this next question is for you, Chief. - Sure.

Geumo Police promised to offer full support

for the foundation Detective Choi Dohyung established.

Tell us about it.

I was deeply impressed by the detective's noble cause,

but, most of all, it was to make it up to the citizens

who would have been disappointed with Geumo Police

regarding recent incidents.

Make sure to write this down and put it in the article later.

So he won't go back on his words.

All right.