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Boy Watched His Parents Die — 20 Years Later, He Comes Back for Revenge
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00:00:00Picture this. Pan Su is strolling through a bustling marketplace, when he stumbles upon a
00:00:05robbery in progress. His past brushes up against him, a past marked by a criminal record. His first
00:00:11instinct? To run. He bolts, and in the ensuing chaos, the thief panics and takes off too.
00:00:17It's a comical chase scene, with Pan Su, of all people, hot on the thief's heels. He catches the
00:00:22guy who pleads for mercy, head bowed low. Turns out, he was stealing milk for his child. This
00:00:28strikes a chord with Pan Su. He sees himself in this desperate act, a reflection of his own past
00:00:33mistakes. Overcome with empathy, he lets the man go. He knows all too well the crushing weight of
00:00:38circumstance that can drive someone to do wrong. Reunited with his son, Pan Su is overjoyed. But
00:00:44his joy is short-lived. He notices a shadow hanging over his son's face, a sadness that doesn't belong
00:00:50to an 8-year-old. Min Jae should be in school, like other kids his age. But poverty has forced him to
00:00:55drop out and work, pushing a cart day in and day out, to help make ends meet. Life is hard enough
00:01:01for Min Jae, but it's made even harder by the shame of having a father with a criminal record.
00:01:06He sees it as a stain on their family, a source of embarrassment and even resentment. While Pan Su
00:01:11was in prison, Min Jae and his mother scraped by, relying on the kindness of relatives. His mother
00:01:16earns meager living sewing dolls, but it's never enough to lift them out of poverty. Min Jae has grown up
00:01:22with this hardship, blaming his father for their struggles. On their way home, Pan Su solemnly
00:01:27promises his son that he'll never steal again. He urges Min Jae to go back to school, study hard
00:01:32and build a better future. But that very night, Min Jae witnesses something that shatters his trust.
00:01:38He sees his father sneak out with a set of tools, head to a small shop, pick the lock, and steal the
00:01:43cash box. Min Jae confronts him, reminding him of his promise. Pan Su doesn't explain, just snaps.
00:01:49This is a matter of life and death, and disappears into the night, leaving Min Jae heartbroken and
00:01:55confused. Pan Su rushes to the hospital with the stolen money, his face etched with worry. He
00:02:00approaches a young boy in a hospital bed. The boy's first words are,
00:02:04Dad. Min Jae, watching from the doorway, is stunned. Did his father steal to save, another child? A wave
00:02:10of hurt washes over him. But there's a piece of the story Min Jae doesn't know. The boy in the hospital
00:02:15bed, Kim Soo Hyun, is an orphan. And his father? He died because of Pan Su. Years ago, Pan Su and
00:02:22Cha Jun were the best of friends, their bond forged by a shared history. Their grandfathers had both
00:02:26fought and died defending their country against rebels. Back then, a group of five, led by General
00:02:31Baek San, divided a treasure and hid it within an unmarked mountain, creating three separate maps to
00:02:37mark its location. As these men died, the secret of the treasure faded into legend. Decades later,
00:02:43the existence of this hidden treasure comes to the attention of a powerful and ruthless tycoon,
00:02:48Chairman Kwon. He sets out to find the descendants of those original five men,
00:02:52believing they hold the key to the maps. Pan Su quickly becomes a target. Kwon's men capture him,
00:02:57using his son as leverage. They also pursue Cha Jun, another descendant of General Baek San.
00:03:02Cha Jun, along with his son, Su Hyun, is also taken. Pan Su manages to escape and contacts the police.
00:03:09But fear for Su Hyun's safety drives him to return and attempt a rescue. As he tries to get Su Hyun out,
00:03:15he's discovered by Kwon's men. A fight breaks out, creating a diversion. So Hyun seizes the opportunity,
00:03:22using all his strength to push open a heavy door and escape. The police arrive just in time to ensure
00:03:27his safety. Meanwhile, Cha Jun, desperate to protect the secret of the treasure, takes his own life
00:03:32inside Kwon's house. Kwon, ever the manipulator, stages the scene to make it look like a suicide,
00:03:37then burns the house to the ground. Pan Su manages to get Cha Jun's wife to the hospital.
00:03:43But the mounting medical bills are overwhelming. Desperate to help his deceased friend's family,
00:03:47Pan Su feels forced back into a life of crime. He makes a terrible choice, one that deeply
00:03:52disappoints his son, Min Jae. He wants to explain, but the truth is too complicated, too dangerous.
00:03:57The distance between father and son grows a chasm of misunderstanding and hurt. In Min Jae's eyes,
00:04:03his father is a liar, a broken promise. No matter how hard Pan Su tries, he can't seem to bridge the
00:04:09gap. Time passes. The police investigating Cha Jun's death start to notice inconsistencies.
00:04:15If Cha Jun's wife had truly committed suicide with her son, why were there no soot stains on her hands?
00:04:20They want to talk to Su Hyun to hear what he saw the day he escaped. But a mysterious man in black,
00:04:25one of Kwon's most trusted henchmen, is always lurking nearby. Recognizing Su Hyun as a potential
00:04:31threat, they decide to move him from the hospital before he can reveal anything. But Pan Su recognizes
00:04:36the man. Knowing Su Hyun is in danger, he takes the boy into his care. To ease Su Hyun's anxiety,
00:04:42Pan Su pretends to play hide and seek with him. But their game is abruptly interrupted by the arrival
00:04:47of the man in black and his goons. They tear through the house, searching for Su Hyun. Just then,
00:04:52Min Jae returns home and bravely confronts them, blocking their path. A brawl erupts in the middle
00:04:57of their yard. Pan Su, fiercely protective of his sons, grabs a stick and fights like a man possessed.
00:05:03Finally, the thugs retreat, leaving Pan Su exhausted and collapsed on the ground. Min Jae rushes to his
00:05:09father's side, worried and asking if he's okay. But Pan Su's only concern is Su Hyun. He runs to comfort the
00:05:15frightened boy, leaving Min Jae feeling overlooked and ignored. Standing in the doorway, Min Jae silently weeps,
00:05:21his hurt palpable. Pan Su takes Su Hyun in, loving him as his own. But he knows he can't protect him
00:05:28forever. His own family is struggling. For Su Hyun's safety, he decides to change the boy's name to
00:05:33Dolmok and crafts a small wooden sword for him to carry. He then takes him to an orphanage,
00:05:38fighting back tears as he walks away. Unable to contain his grief, he hides behind a wall and sobs.
00:05:44Just as he composes himself to leave, Dolmok runs back and hugs his leg. Pan Su's emotions
00:05:49overflow. He kneels and embraces the boy tightly. Dolmok pats his back, comforting him like a lost
00:05:55child. In his young mind, Pan Su is the only father he knows. Six years pass. Life is hard.
00:06:02Min Jae is constantly reprimanded by his teachers for unpaid school fees. While he sees his father
00:06:07taking Dolmok out for Jajangmyeon black bean noodles. Resentment festers. He feels his father
00:06:12doesn't truly love him. Debt collectors regularly harass them, taking what little money they have.
00:06:17Min Jae's mother is furious when she finds out her husband, despite their financial struggles,
00:06:22is treating another child to Jajangmyeon. In her anger, she lashes out at Dolmok. The two boys
00:06:27retreat to their room. Dolmok silently offers his piggy bank savings to Min Jae, hoping it will help
00:06:33with his school fees. Outside, the parents argue. Pan Su still hasn't revealed Dolmok's true identity to
00:06:39his wife. She can't comprehend why they're caring for another child, when they can barely provide for
00:06:43their own. Her resentment towards both her husband and Dolmok grows. Their harsh words reach Dolmok,
00:06:49but he bears no ill will towards her. Later that evening, as she grinds flour, he approaches her
00:06:54and gently massages her shoulders. I'll earn a lot of money for you mom, he whispers. I'm sorry for
00:07:00making you suffer. The debt collectors return, but this time they don't demand money. Instead, they offer
00:07:05Pan Su a new proposition. A job at a gold refinery. The offer was tempting. Not only would his debt be
00:07:11forgiven, but he'd also receive a generous salary. Pan Su agrees to work at the gold refinery,
00:07:16but their operation is short-lived. The police raid the refinery that very day. The gold is all
00:07:21smuggled. Seeing the writing on the wall, Pan Su quickly gathers as much gold as he can,
00:07:27and hides as the police round up everyone else. He's the only one who escapes. Knowing the police
00:07:31will eventually come looking for him, Pan Su concocts a story. He tells his family he's found a steady job
00:07:37in Seoul and wants to move for a better life. But Dolmok accidentally discovers the gold hidden in
00:07:43a hollow tree. Pan Su has no choice but to move it, stashing it inside their family's kiln. He swears
00:07:49Dolmok to secrecy. As soon as he steps outside, the two debt collectors reappear. Suspecting Pan Su has
00:07:55the gold, they grab him, demanding to know where it is. The two boys watch in terror, but Dolmok quickly
00:08:01thinks on his feet and secretly records their conversation. The police search Pan Su's house and find the gold
00:08:07hidden in the kiln. Though he expected this, Dolmok can't bring himself to be happy. He knows his
00:08:12father stole it. Min Jae is devastated. He confronts his father, reminding him of his promise never to
00:08:18steal again. He accuses him of lying, of being a criminal. Pan Su tries to explain, but Min Jae
00:08:24refuses to listen. He's worked so hard to put his father's criminal past behind him. And now his trust
00:08:29is shattered. Heartbroken, he runs away, leaving Pan Su and Dolmok in stunned silence. Pan Su stares at the
00:08:36gold, his son's accusations ringing in his ears. The next morning, Officer Kang, the same officer who
00:08:42investigated Dolmok's kidnapping years ago, arrives. He's uncovered Dolmok's real identity, and wants to
00:08:48work with Pan Su to bring down Chairman Quan. This time, Pan Su decides to confess. That evening, he
00:08:54takes Dolmok and the gold to the police station. But as soon as he hands over the gold, he's arrested
00:08:58for theft. Dolmok is terrified. He races home to tell his mother and brother. But Min Jae's response is cold
00:09:05and dismissive. He stole something, of course, he got arrested. At the police station, one of the
00:09:10officers suddenly claims to have amnesia, denying any knowledge of the agreement between Pan Su and
00:09:15Officer Kang. He pins the entire smuggling operation on Pan Su, who vehemently maintains his innocence.
00:09:22Just when it seems things can't get any worse, the officer uses Dolmok's true identity as leverage
00:09:27against Pan Su. He implies that if Il Quan, the powerful tycoon behind the smuggling operation,
00:09:32finds out about Dolmok. The boy could suffer the same fate as his biological father.
00:09:38Detective Kang is revealed to be caught in the middle. He's forced to comply with his superiors,
00:09:42who are clearly in Il Quan's pocket because his own daughter's safety is on the line.
00:09:46Upon hearing the news, Pan Su's wife rushes to the station. The reality of the situation hits her hard.
00:09:52Her husband isn't just arrested, he's being framed. In a desperate attempt to protect his family,
00:09:57Pan Su reveals Dolmok's true identity, and admits that the boy's father died because of him.
00:10:02His wife is stunned, consumed by guilt and regret for her past coldness towards Dolmok.
00:10:07Now, they face an impossible choice. To protect Dolmok, they might have to sacrifice Minjae.
00:10:13The thought of her older son discovering his father is a thief and a murderer is unbearable,
00:10:18but they see no other way. Days later, Pan Su is publicly charged with a gold theft,
00:10:24confessing to the crime in front of the media. Dolmok, however, knows the truth. Before school,
00:10:28he discovers the recorder he used to capture the debt collector's threats. Remembering their car's
00:10:33license plate, he seeks out Soju, Detective Kang's daughter. Soju helps him track down the car's
00:10:39owner. Armed with his beloved cartoon camera, Dolmok sets out on his investigation, bravely venturing
00:10:44into dangerous territory. When the car's owner steps inside, Dolmok opens the trunk to find it filled
00:10:50with gold. Hearing a noise, he quickly hides in the backseat. He's unwittingly taken on a ride to a
00:10:55luxurious mansion. Sneaking inside, Dolmok explores the opulent surroundings. Suddenly,
00:11:01someone enters the room. Startled, he stumbles and falls, into a secret room. From within,
00:11:06he overhears a conversation. It's Il Kwon, the mastermind behind everything, discussing his
00:11:12criminal activities. Dolmok returns home and tells Minjae everything. Minjae realizes going to the
00:11:17police is futile. Instead, he takes Dolmok to a high-ranking prosecutor, hoping to present evidence
00:11:23and clear their father's name. Unbeknownst to them, the prosecutor, Jung Tae, is Il Kwon's son-in-law.
00:11:30He's the one who ordered Detective Kang to frame Pan Su. Jung Tae feigns indifference,
00:11:35dismissing Minjae's pleas and sending them away. But Minjae isn't one to back down. He looks
00:11:40Jung Tae dead in the eye and plays his trump card. Photos implicating the prosecutor in illicit
00:11:45activities. He threatens to leak them to the press unless Jung Tae helps. This leverage secures a visit with
00:11:50his father in prison. But at that very moment, Dolmok collapses. A sudden, intense headache, triggering
00:11:57fragmented memories. He wakes up to find his brother gone. Jung Tae, suspicious, questions Dolmok about the
00:12:03headache. Unfazed, Dolmok recounts everything he knows. Jung Tae realizes this boy could be Cha Jun's son.
00:12:10A key piece in the puzzle. Meanwhile, Minjae, ecstatic, tells Pan Su about Dolmok's discovery. Confident
00:12:16that his father will soon be exonerated. But Pan Su's reaction is unexpected. He doesn't deny the
00:12:22charges. He confirms them, claiming he did steal the gold. Minjae is stunned. Even now, his father
00:12:28prioritizes protecting Dolmok. The final thread connecting them snaps. Minjae leaves the prison,
00:12:34his eyes hollow. Back home, his mother tries to explain Pan Su's actions, the special reason behind
00:12:39his protectiveness of Dolmok. But Minjae refuses to listen. Just then, Dolmok arrives. As their mother rushes
00:12:46to greet him, a truck barrels towards them. She pushes Dolmok out of the way, taking the full
00:12:50impact. The brothers rush her to the hospital. Hours later, she wakes up, weak but lucid. Removing
00:12:56her oxygen mask, she grasps their hands. Her final words a plea for them to stay together. Minjae
00:13:02must be the man of the house now, caring for his younger brother no matter what. With a final breath,
00:13:07she passes away. Their cries echo through the room. The next day, Dolmok tells Pan Su about their
00:13:13mother's death. Pan Su is inconsolable, wishing he had died in her place. Alone, the boys hold a
00:13:18simple funeral with the help of neighbors. They watch their mother's cremation, burying a small
00:13:23urn of ashes under their favorite tree. Their tears a testament to their unbearable loss. After the
00:13:28funeral, Minjae gives Dolmok all their remaining money, teaching him how to pay bills and manage the
00:13:34household. Dolmok senses something is amiss. Are you going somewhere? He asks. Minjae doesn't reply.
00:13:40He visits his father one last time. I'm cutting ties with you, he declares, then walks away.
00:13:46Pan Su's cries of anguish go unanswered. Leaving the prison, Minjae finally breaks down,
00:13:51truly an orphan now. Back home, he packs his belongings, preparing to leave. Dolmok chases
00:13:56after him, desperately trying to stop him. He clutches his brother, tears streaming down his face.
00:14:02I'll listen to you. I'll be good. Please don't go. But Minjae cruelly pushes him away.
00:14:08Dolmok persists, clinging tighter. We only have each other now. Mom said we should never leave
00:14:13each other, no matter what. We're family. His words give Minjae pause. He stays that night.
00:14:19But by morning he's gone. Minjae boards a bus to Seoul, leaving Dolmok heartbroken.
00:14:24Dolmok races to the station, hoping for one last glimpse. They lock eyes. Dolmok pleads silently for
00:14:31him to stay. But Minjae's resolve is firm. He can't forgive their father's repeated betrayals.
00:14:36He wants nothing more to do with their past. Dolmok bangs on the bus window, tears blurring
00:14:41his vision. But the bus pulls away. Minjae doesn't look back. Dolmok stands alone, clutching
00:14:47the wooden sword his father made for him, a hollow ache in his heart. He is utterly alone.
00:14:52Eight years pass. Dolmok transforms himself into a formidable swordsman, his skill renowned
00:14:57throughout the country. His blade, once a toy, is now a symbol of his strength and determination.
00:15:02He achieves the ultimate victory, winning a prestigious national championship. Meanwhile,
00:15:08Pan Su is released from prison, starting anew as a locksmith, a seemingly ordinary job that
00:15:13hides unexpected secrets. He yearns to see his son's triumph. Lacking a TV, he asks Dolmok's
00:15:19former teacher to turn on his, so they can watch the awards ceremony together. Pride shines in
00:15:24Pan Su's eyes as Dolmok takes the podium. But the moment turns bittersweet. Dolmok's victory
00:15:29speech is not about winning. Tears welling, he speaks of his missing brother, Minjae.
00:15:34I've never given up hope of finding him. He declares, his voice trembling with emotion.
00:15:39I'll stand at the top, before the whole world, and call his name. So that one day, he'll know
00:15:44I'm still searching. Unbeknownst to him, Minjae, now going by Junhee, has returned from Seoul.
00:15:50He's passed the bar exam with top honors, a rising star in the legal world. But he is no longer
00:15:55the innocent boy he once was. He shed his old name and severed all ties to his past. Pursuing
00:16:01his dream of becoming a prosecutor. Fulfilling his mother's dying wish. Years in an orphanage
00:16:06hardened him. He visits regularly, bringing gifts and quietly donating funds. Repaying the kindness
00:16:11shown to him. One day, the orphanage director calls him aside. Two years ago, a man came here with
00:16:17your childhood photo, asking about you. Junhee freezes. I think it was your father. The director
00:16:22continues. But Junhee's heart remains hardened towards his father. He turns away, offering no
00:16:28response. Meanwhile, Dolmok works tirelessly at a small fried chicken restaurant to make ends meet.
00:16:34Suddenly, devastating news arrives. His fencing victory is being challenged. His opponent,
00:16:39Yoonho, the spoiled nephew of Ilkwon, claims equipment malfunction and demands a rematch.
00:16:44Rumors spread like wildfire. Ilkwon, pulling strings in the background, has bribed officials.
00:16:49He turns to his son-in-law, prosecutor Jungtae, to smooth things over. Years ago, Jungtae used Ilkwon's
00:16:56influence to climb the ranks. Agreeing to frame Pan Su for gold smuggling. He's been Ilkwon's fixer
00:17:02ever since. This time, however, Jungtae refuses. Tired of being a pawn, despite knowing his father-in-law's
00:17:08wrath will be swift. Yoonho's ambitious mother, unwilling to accept defeat, takes matters into her
00:17:14own hands. She offers Dolmok a hefty bribe to throw the match. He scoffs, his eyes filled with
00:17:19contempt, and refuses. But she has a backup plan. She sets a trap for Pan Su. The school principal,
00:17:26under her influence, asks Pan Su to unlock a door and deliver a bag. As he leaves with the bag,
00:17:32a planted witness calls the police. They find cash and jewelry inside, arresting Pan Su for theft.
00:17:37The principal feigns ignorance, claiming Pan Su stole the items. The call instructing Pan Su had
00:17:43come from a burner phone, leaving no trace. Pan Su is trapped, unable to defend himself.
00:17:49Dolmok, enraged, confronts the principal. Release my father or I'll go to the media.
00:17:54Yoonho's mother smirks. My husband owns the largest media company in Korea. Who do you think
00:17:59they'll believe? Devastated, Dolmok visits his mother's grave on the anniversary of her death.
00:18:04He lays down flowers, tears streaming down his face. Mom, I wanted to win the gold medal.
00:18:10To stand before the world and find my brother. But now, dad's been arrested. What am I supposed
00:18:15to do? Suddenly, he notices loose soil beneath the grass. He brushes it away, revealing a folded
00:18:20handkerchief. Inside, nestled among dried flowers, are the cufflinks his mother gave Minjae before she
00:18:26died. Dolmok's heart leaps. Minjae, he was here. He races out, calling his brother's name.
00:18:32Unaware that Joonhee just boarded the last bus out of town. They miss each other by mere minutes.
00:18:37Their paths agonizingly close. In Seoul, Joonhee attends a welcome reception for new prosecutors.
00:18:43Joonhee, his senior, is also present. Oblivious to the fact that this promising young man
00:18:48is the son he helped imprison. Later, over drinks, Joonhee offers to mentor Joonhee,
00:18:54recognizing his potential. Joonhee's response is ice cold. I don't need help from someone like you.
00:18:59He scorns Joongtae, a man who climbed the ladder using influence, the very thing Joonhee despises.
00:19:06At the police station, the principal visits Pansoo, offering a deal, convince Dolmok to lose the
00:19:11match, and he'll be released. Pansoo's eyes blaze with fury. He grabs the principal, his voice a low
00:19:17growl. You dare use me to force my son to lose? You call yourself a teacher? Guards intervene,
00:19:23but Pansoo's anger burns. Leaving the station, the principal runs into Dolmok.
00:19:27What happened, dad? He asks. Pansoo looks his son in the eye, his voice firm.
00:19:33Don't worry about me. If you want to make a statement, win this match. Show them your future
00:19:38is worth more than anything. Dolmok struggles with the impossible choice, his father or his dream.
00:19:43That same day, Joonhee, now a prosecutorial intern, arrives at the station to observe interrogations.
00:19:50He overhears the name. Pansoo. He looks up and sees his father, the man he once loved,
00:19:55sitting slumped in a cell. Joonhee freezes. The lead detective complains. This idiot broke
00:20:01into his son's teacher's house to steal. Tears well in Joonhee's eyes. Eight years gone.
00:20:06And this is how they meet again. After the detective leaves, Joonhee remembers his father's
00:20:11promise. Joonhee, I will never steal again. Now, that promise lies shattered. Disappointment
00:20:17washes over him. Has he lost himself in his struggle to succeed? Why hasn't his father changed?
00:20:22Suddenly, the door bursts open. The detective and his team storm in, furious at Joonhee's earlier
00:20:27interference. You're just an intern. How dare you question me and defend that thief? The word,
00:20:33thief, cuts Joonhee to the core. He explodes, a heated argument erupting. The detective raises a
00:20:39hand to strike him, but his colleagues restrain him. Outside the station, Dolmok waits for Yoonho's
00:20:44mother. When she arrives, her arrogance unwavering. He stands, his voice trembling but resolute.
00:20:50I'll forfeit the match. But you have to release my father. Now. She smirks, her eyes icy. Releasing
00:20:57him is easy. But what if you dare to step back into the arena? In a shocking move, Dolmok pulls
00:21:03a knife from his pocket and stabs himself in the hand. Blood flows freely, but he doesn't make a
00:21:07sound. Stunned, Yoonho's mother orders Pan Su's release. He emerges from the station, his posture
00:21:13defeated, his eyes hollow with despair. Dolmok sits, clutching his bleeding hand, humming a tune,
00:21:19a strange smile on his face. He turns to his father, his voice light. I told them I accidentally
00:21:25stabbed myself while practicing. Remember last time, dad? I almost found my brother. Unbeknownst
00:21:30to them, Joonhee stands nearby, watching. Dolmok continues, his voice is casual. I figured he
00:21:37didn't recognize me because I've grown so much. But you would recognize him, wouldn't you, dad?
00:21:41Tears stream down Pan Su's face. He hugs Dolmok tightly, and they leave, swallowed by the city's
00:21:47noise. Joonhee watches them go, his heart aching. Perhaps leaving was the right thing
00:21:52to do. Having forfeited the match, Dolmok expects to move on. But the next morning, he's expelled
00:21:57from school and removed from the fencing team. The principal, protecting Yoonho, has blacklisted
00:22:03him from every sports school and fencing club. His fencing career, years in the making, is
00:22:07over. They mock him, saying he deserves it. And that people like him belong in prison like
00:22:12his father. Dolmok is stunned. Don't these people fear any consequences? He packs his
00:22:17fencing gear, a heavy question weighing on his mind. Without his strength, what can he
00:22:22do? Returning home, he finds a girl waiting. Soju, Detective Kang's daughter and his childhood
00:22:27friend. Pan Su, unaware of her true identity, assumes she's Dolmok's girlfriend. But Soju
00:22:33has come for another reason. Years ago, Detective Kang arrested Pan Su. Joongtae, in return, promised
00:22:40to care for Soju until she graduated college. She's been living with him, attending the same
00:22:45elite school as his daughter, Hua Young. Trained in martial arts by her father, Soju became
00:22:50a protector at school, especially for Hua Young. But she's unhappy, constantly reminded
00:22:55of her lower status by Hua Young's mother. She longs for the simpler days with her father.
00:23:00Finally, she decides to leave. Tears streaming down her face, she tells her father she wants
00:23:05a normal life. She shares her decision with Hua Young, only to discover her. Friendship
00:23:10is a sham. Hua Young cruelly brings up the gold smuggling incident, leaving Soju reeling.
00:23:16The next day, Detective Kang confronts Joongtae, demanding Soju's release and a transfer to Seoul
00:23:21to be near her. Joongtae refuses. I don't have the authority, he says coldly. The argument
00:23:27escalates, bringing up the old deal. If you don't do this, Kang roars. I'll expose everything
00:23:33about Pan Su and the gold smuggling. We'll all go down together. Soju, overhearing everything,
00:23:39drops a plate. The shattering sound echoing her broken heart. She once admired her father,
00:23:44but now, knowing he colluded with criminals, she feels only shame and disappointment.
00:23:49Upstairs, Hua Young watches the argument. A smug smile playing on her lips. Denied her father's love,
00:23:55she doesn't want Soju to have it either. After leaving Joongtae's house, Soju seeks refuge
00:24:00with Dolmok, hoping to atone for her father's actions. She asks Pan Su, her voice choked with
00:24:05emotion. Have you ever been treated unfairly? If you were falsely accused, would you forgive?
00:24:11Pan Su replies calmly. I didn't have time to hate those who wronged me. I was too busy watching my
00:24:16loved one suffer. His words move Soju to tears. She's about to reveal the truth when Dolmok's
00:24:21friend bursts in, panicked. Dolmok has been expelled. Without a word, Pan Su rushes to the
00:24:27principal's office and kneels, begging for his son's reinstatement. Dolmok, witnessing this,
00:24:33sees red. He pulls his father up, shouting, don't kneel to this kind of person. But the principal has
00:24:38already called the police. Dolmok is devastated, but instead of giving up, he decides to fight back
00:24:44his way. He and his friend, Jong Byom, go to an internet cafe. There, Dolmok learns that the principal
00:24:50is not only embezzling school funds, but also planning to sell the school's prime location to a
00:24:55newspaper. The same one owned by Yunho's mother. Dolmok and Jong Byom hatch a plan to steal the
00:25:01principal's ill-gotten gains. That night, Dolmok breaks into the principal's house. He finds a small
00:25:06safe, but the alarm triggers before he can crack the code. Jong Byom calls, warning him. But just as
00:25:12Dolmok hangs up, the lights flick on. He's caught. He snaps a quick photo as evidence, but seconds later,
00:25:18the police arrive. They're there to investigate the principal, demanding to know where he keeps his
00:25:23valuables. Panicked, he leads them to a back room. They search a larger safe, finding nothing unusual.
00:25:29One officer approaches a closet, but the principal stops him, his reaction raising suspicion. Dolmok
00:25:35is hiding inside, his heart pounding. Luckily, they don't check further. Later that night, after
00:25:40everyone is asleep, he sneaks out with the smaller safe. Back home, he and Jong Byom struggle to open
00:25:46it. Pan Su walks in, stunned. He slaps Dolmok. Do you think this is a game? Dolmok pleads.
00:25:53Dad, please help me open it. Doesn't anyone see me as a human being anymore? But Pan Su refuses.
00:25:59I don't want you involved in this filth. The next morning, the principal discovers the safe is gone.
00:26:04He immediately suspects a rival teacher, and a furious argument erupts. The news reaches Yoon Ho's
00:26:09mother, who storms into the school, golf club in hand, ready to unleash her fury on the principal.
00:26:14At the same time, the second Kwon sought out his son-in-law, Jung Tae, demanding he handle his
00:26:19daughter's ongoing mess. Jung Tae, buckling under the pressure, snapped. I've had enough.
00:26:25Meanwhile, Dolmok was arrested for his earlier outburst in the principal's office. A worried
00:26:30Soju immediately called her father, Detective Kang. With years of experience, Detective Kang had
00:26:35Dolmok out of the station in under two minutes. Back home, however, Pan Su was shocked to recognize
00:26:40Kang as the very man who had set him up years ago. And also, Soju's father. Detective Kang
00:26:46offered a heartfelt apology, but Pan Su remained cold. An apology couldn't erase the past.
00:26:51Dolmok comforted his father with a reassuring pat on the back. Pan Su was pulled by his son aside,
00:26:57his voice quiet but heavy with emotion. He revealed that it was thanks to Detective Kang
00:27:01that he and his brother were able to afford their mother's funeral. Dolmok brought up the safe again,
00:27:06but Pan Su dismissed it. If you open it, you'll really go to jail. Late that night, Pan Su sat alone,
00:27:12his gaze fixed on the safe. His son's words echoed in his mind, his heart heavy with the burden.
00:27:18When Dolmok returned from his part-time job, Pan Su sighed and finally relented.
00:27:23All right, I'll open it. With practice skill, Pan Su quickly cracked the safe.
00:27:27But when the door swung open, Dolmok was stunned. Inside, instead of gold and riches,
00:27:32was a single folder of documents. He opened it, his eyes widening in disbelief. It contained
00:27:37evidence of a shady deal between the principal and Yoon Ho's mother. The next morning, the principal
00:27:42respectfully called Yoon Ho's mother to discuss how to handle the situation. They were trapped,
00:27:47like ants in a boiling pot. Just as he hung up, Dolmok burst through the door, startling the
00:27:52principal. Shouldn't you be in jail? The principal sputtered. Dolmok smirked, his voice dripping with
00:27:58sarcasm. I'm a thief, so what? You and Teacher Kim thought you could sell the school and get rich
00:28:03quick. Thinking I wouldn't find out? The principal's face turned purple, nearly collapsing from rage.
00:28:08Upon hearing the news, Yoon Ho's mother rushed to her father, the second Quan, in tears. He wasn't
00:28:14worried about the safe falling into Dolmok's hands. He was terrified of Detective Kang. If he got hold of
00:28:19those documents, everything would crumble. Back at Pan Su's house, Detective Kang sat across from him.
00:28:25Despite his past betrayal, he wanted to make amends. In a somber tone, Kang revealed a devastating
00:28:31truth. Pan Su's wife's death wasn't an accident. The accident had been deliberately set. Pan Su was
00:28:37speechless as Kang continued. Dolmok had witnessed his mother's death, but thankfully, he didn't
00:28:42remember anything. Pan Su gripped his hands tightly, pleading. Don't let him know I was involved in his
00:28:47father's death. That night, Dolmok handed the documents to Kang, his voice firm. If you can bring
00:28:52them to justice, do it. If not, keep them safe for me. Kang nodded, placed the documents in his car,
00:28:58and drove off. But on the way, he felt a presence, a sense of being followed. He pulled over and hid.
00:29:04A drunk stumbled into view, and Kang, relieved, gave him some money to go away. He didn't see the
00:29:09figure in black lurking in the shadows. At the same time, Dolmok was happily skipping down an alley,
00:29:15when he was suddenly surrounded by men in black. Led by Yoon Ho, he stepped forward, his voice ice cold.
00:29:22Where are the documents? Dolmok and Zhang Biom ran for their lives, only to find themselves
00:29:27trapped in a dead end. Yoon Ho raised his fist, ready to strike, when an elderly woman suddenly
00:29:33appeared, flicking a coin at his head and delivering a sharp rebuke. You punks looking for a fight?
00:29:38The men laughed, but with a few swift moves, the old woman took them all down. She pointed her cane
00:29:43at a terrified Yoon Ho, who quickly ordered his men to retreat. Meanwhile, the figure in black snuck over
00:29:49to Detective Kang's car, jimmying the lock and rifling through the contents. Finding nothing,
00:29:54he turned to find Kang standing behind him. A triumphant smirk on his face. Kang demanded,
00:30:00Why did you try to kill Dolmok's father? The man snarled, pulling a knife and lunging forward.
00:30:05But Kang was faster, drawing his gun and aiming it squarely at the attacker. Unexpectedly,
00:30:10the assailant, undeterred, wrestled the gun away and shot Kang dead. Second, Kwan scrambled to find a
00:30:16scapegoat. But Kang had been prepared. The crucial documents were safely hidden. The next morning,
00:30:21news of the murder spread like wildfire, sending Hong and his wife into a panic. At school,
00:30:27Dolmok and Zhang Beom sprang into action. They printed posters exposing the principal's corruption
00:30:32and plastered them all over campus. Students buzzed with excitement, passing the posters around and
00:30:38eventually pouring out of the building in protest. They released balloons emblazoned with accusations
00:30:42of corruption. The movement spreading like wildfire. The principal was forced to address the uproar,
00:30:47But just then, the education authorities arrived. The students cheered wildly. Meanwhile,
00:30:53a young man entered an office adorned with diplomas and awards. To his father, he was a successful
00:30:58lawyer. But in reality, he led a secret organization dedicated to bringing down corrupt tycoons.
00:31:04That night, they watched the news coverage of the latest corruption scandal.
00:31:07Dolmok, working with Zhang Beom, broke into a politician's office and stole a large sum of money.
00:31:12After each job, he left behind the letter. J. On the wall, the mark of his secret organization.
00:31:19They didn't keep the dirty money for themselves. Instead, they donated it to charities, hospitals,
00:31:24and those in need. The corrupt officials were too afraid of exposure to report the thefts to the
00:31:29police. Dolmok wasn't just a thief. He was a vigilante, a guardian of justice. He and Pan Su lived
00:31:35in a sprawling traditional Korean house. A property belonging to the descendants of General Baek San,
00:31:40Dolmok's grandfather. Eleven years earlier, an elderly woman returned from Hong Kong with an old
00:31:46photograph, searching for Baek San's descendants. Through Detective Kang, she contacted Pan Su,
00:31:52uncovering the trail of the former Southern Army. They shared a common goal, to find the treasure left
00:31:56behind by their ancestors. So Pan Su decided to tell Mrs. Kim everything about Dolmok, hoping they could
00:32:02embark on this mysterious journey together. To simplify things, he told everyone that Mrs. Kim was a
00:32:07relative. And so, Dolmok was brought to live in the traditional house, the starting point of all
00:32:12their secrets. There, they lived as a true family. Besides Pan Su and Dolmok, Mrs. Kim lived with Uncle
00:32:18Oh, an eccentric inventor obsessed with creating strange gadgets. And his younger sister, Yang,
00:32:25a recent graduate with dreams of stardom. Every morning, the whole family exercised together in the
00:32:30courtyard, their laughter echoing in the quiet air. Dolmok even received martial arts training from Aunt
00:32:35Kwon, a master of Chinese Kung Fu. But despite 11 years of rigorous practice, his skills remained
00:32:41at a high cat level, far from his aunt's mastery. One day, Mrs. Kim and Aunt Kwon were scammed by a
00:32:48real estate agent. They rushed to the law firm to seek Dolmok's help. But at the reception desk,
00:32:53they were stunned to learn. He had resigned a year ago. Back at the house, Dolmok faced a barrage of
00:32:58criticism, left with no choice. He confessed the truth, but carefully concealed his life as a thief.
00:33:04He didn't reveal his true purpose, his reason for becoming Jae, to find his older brother,
00:33:10who had disappeared 19 years ago. In Dolmok's memories, his brother Joon-hee, always dreamed
00:33:15of becoming an upright prosecutor. And he hadn't disappointed. He was now one of Korea's top
00:33:20prosecutors, a trusted aide to Joon-tae. But the prosecutor's office was steeped in corruption.
00:33:26Joon-hee believed that, to bring these arrogant criminals to justice, he had to personally handle
00:33:31the case of Jae, the mysterious thief. Only then could he trace the source of the dirty money.
00:33:37Meanwhile, driven by the need to find her father's true killer, Soju joined the traffic police force,
00:33:42becoming a tough and uncompromising officer. One day, while checking for drunk drivers,
00:33:47she encountered a belligerent man who refused to cooperate, announcing,
00:33:51I am a prosecutor. But Soju didn't flinch. As he tried to drive away, she jumped onto the hood of
00:33:57his car, forcing him to stop. At the police station, the prosecutor was deferentially escorted out by
00:34:02the chief, while Soju was suspended. The next day, they met again at the station. He arrogantly
00:34:08demanded an apology, continuously provoking her. Soju, gritting her teeth, retrieved footage from a
00:34:14traffic camera, and presented it to her superiors. The prosecutor was silenced, caught red-handed.
00:34:20This bold move caught Joon-hee's attention. The following day, he met with Soju privately,
00:34:25and offered her a thick envelope of cash. To his surprise, she poured water over the envelope,
00:34:30coldly warning him, Bring it on. I'm not afraid of you. Her unwavering integrity impressed him.
00:34:36As she walked away, he couldn't help but smile. The next day, breaking all protocol,
00:34:40he hired Soju to work at the prosecutor's office. Someone with her unwavering moral compass was
00:34:46exactly what they needed. While packing at home, Soju accidentally dropped a business card
00:34:51that had been in her father's coat. She inquired about it with his former colleagues,
00:34:55but no one knew where the Martial Law Court, San Van Lua, was located. However, driven by the
00:35:01secrets surrounding her father's case, she followed the clues and eventually found the place.
00:35:05Stunned to see Doll Mok there, she asked Mrs. Kim. Did you know my father? Mrs. Kim denied any
00:35:11connection. Even though she and the others living there were searching for descendants of General
00:35:15Baek San. They didn't want to involve Soju in their quest. But Soju was persistent, insisting on
00:35:21staying. The Martial Law Court became the first family she had after her father's death. Meanwhile,
00:35:26Doll Mok discovered the second Quan's plan to have Yoon Ho inherit his fortune while evading taxes
00:35:31through legal loopholes. Determined to target the grandfather and grandson, he asked Zhang Biom to
00:35:36find out where the second Quan would be dining next. Disguised as a waiter, Doll Mok snuck into the
00:35:42private room, skillfully hanging the second Quan's coat and lifting his wallet from the pocket.
00:35:47Outside, Zhang Biom was waiting. They retrieved the access card to the second Quan's office and copied
00:35:53the inheritance documents. Doll Mok returned, calmly pouring the second Quan a drink as if nothing had
00:35:58happened. When the second Quan asked for his wallet, Doll Mok used a sleight of hand trick to return it
00:36:03while keeping the documents. On his way out, Doll Mok unexpectedly ran into Yoon Ho and his mother.
00:36:08He quickly turned away to avoid being recognized. Yoon Ho's mother was suspicious, but Zhang Biom,
00:36:14pretending to be the manager, smoothly helped him escape. The next day, in the basement of the
00:36:19second Quan's company, Zhang Biom created a distraction by posing as a food delivery man,
00:36:24allowing Doll Mok to slip into the chairman's office. Entering the room, he felt a sense of
00:36:28familiarity. The place had appeared in his memories while investigating his father's case.
00:36:33Inside a hidden room, he found a map. Unable to decipher its meaning, he shifted his focus to a
00:36:38steel safe. But just as he cracked the lock, the alarm blared, and security guards swarmed in.
00:36:44Second, Quan and the police rushed in. But Doll Mok had vanished, the safe empty.
00:36:49Fortunately for the second Quan, the valuable map remained untouched. On the wall, the
00:36:54J. Mark appeared once again. In reality, Doll Mok had only needed a few minutes to retrieve the
00:37:00documents from the safe. Evidence of financial transactions between the second Quan and Congressman
00:37:05Park. The next day, under the guise of J., he sent the documents to Soju. She and her colleagues
00:37:12obtained a warrant to search Congressman Park's office, uncovering a mountain of evidence of
00:37:16corruption. Doll Mok and Zhang Biom continued their plan. Disguised as women, they pretended to discuss
00:37:21inheritance matters at the golf course. Yunho's mother frequented. She fell for the trap, believing they
00:37:27were hiring tax experts. Doll Mok played the intermediary, expertly extracting information. Suddenly,
00:37:33a woman lunged at Yunho's mother, attacking her. Seeing her fall, Doll Mok intervened to protect her,
00:37:39inadvertently disrupting his plan. However, he noticed the woman had stashed important documents
00:37:44in her villa. Among the employees listed at Hong Inquan's corporation, Doll Mok spotted the name
00:37:49Hua Young, the woman he had unsuccessfully pursued 11 years prior. This time, he brought her flowers.
00:37:56Not with romantic intentions, but to manipulate her. Using sweet talk and reminiscing about their past,
00:38:01he drew Hua Young and Yunho into a conversation at a bar. When asked about his profession,
00:38:07Doll Mok casually replied,
00:38:08I'm a lawyer specializing in money laundering. Domestic or international, it's all in my hands.
00:38:14After a few drinks, he managed to extract information about Kim San,
00:38:18Hong Inquan's company located on an archipelago. After Yunho left, Hua Young proposed a partnership.
00:38:24If I want to inherit my grandfather's fortune, I have to beat Yunho.
00:38:27The next day, Doll Mok sent the Kim San address to Soju. Simultaneously, he hacked her computer,
00:38:34retrieving overseas data. The company's representative turned out to be Congressman Park.
00:38:38Junhee immediately ordered his arrest, recognizing him as the mastermind behind the manipulations.
00:38:44That evening, back at the martial law court, Soju excitedly told Doll Mok about her day.
00:38:49She was particularly captivated by the mysterious figure.
00:38:52J. Doll Mok smirked, his voice full of pride. That's me. Soju was stunned, but he quickly changed
00:38:59the subject, probing. Do you like Junhee? He's driven you home a few times now. Soju didn't deny
00:39:05it, only smiling softly. Doll Mok felt a pang of jealousy, though he didn't want to admit it.
00:39:10He felt more than just concern for Soju, he felt something else. A different kind of excitement he
00:39:15could no longer hide. She had liked him once, but the painful memories of that year still lingered.
00:39:20On her birthday, she had witnessed Hua Young being intimate with Doll Mok. Years later,
00:39:24when the subject came up again, he learned that Hua Young had deliberately called Soju there
00:39:29to provoke her jealousy. Doll Mok instantly felt disgusted by Hua Young, sensing her two-faced
00:39:35nature. Hua Young remained unchanged. She toyed with men, flirting with Junhee, while also being
00:39:41ambiguous with Minister Choi, enjoying her games of power. No one could truly guess her intentions.
00:39:46One day, Doll Mok sought her out, asking her to arrange a meeting with Yunho. When Yunho arrived,
00:39:53Doll Mok pulled him aside, whispering, I can help you earn some extra spending money.
00:39:57As the two left, Doll Mok glimpsed the person picking up Hua Young, Junhee, Soju's superior.
00:40:03That night, he recounted the incident to Soju, waiting for her reaction. But she remained calm.
00:40:09Junhee is just her tutor. Hua Young is seeing the Minister of the Prosecutor's Office.
00:40:13I even saw them arm in arm. Doll Mok was confused, his mind reeling. The next morning,
00:40:19he went to Hua Young's office, asking about Junhee. She was evasive, deliberately vague,
00:40:24even flirting with him. At the same time, at the prosecutor's office, Soju's computer was hacked.
00:40:29The culprit was Doll Mok, wanting to communicate with her anonymously. But he was unaware that Junhee
00:40:34had mobilized his tech team to track Jay's IP address. The IP kept changing, forcing Junhee to
00:40:41chase it across the city. Finally, he spotted Doll Mok watching him from an alley. Junhee was
00:40:45about to confront him, when he unexpectedly came face to face with an elderly man, his father. The
00:40:51man he had abandoned over 20 years ago. With just a glance, he recognized him. But Pan Su had no idea
00:40:57the man before him was his eldest son. Junhee panicked and turned away. But he couldn't resist looking back,
00:41:03watching his father's frail figure disappear down the street. That night, he sat alone. Painful memories of
00:41:09his father flooding back, his heart turning to ice. The next day, Doll Mok went to the prosecutor's office
00:41:14to wait for Soju, but instead, saw Hua Young walking out arm in arm with Junhee. He remembered the phone
00:41:21call between Soju and Hua Young the previous night. They had planned to have lunch together, suspecting a
00:41:27repeat of Hua Young's scheme from 11 years ago. Doll Mok followed them to a cafe. Hua Young deliberately sat
00:41:33close to Junhee, clinging to his arm affectionately. When Soju arrived, Hua Young leaned on Junhee's
00:41:39shoulder, repeating her old trick. But Doll Mok wasn't having it. He strode over, swept Soju up in
00:41:45his arms like a princess, and carried her out, leaving Hua Young fuming. Back in the cafe, Hua Young
00:41:51presented Junhee with an expensive Cartier watch, fastening it on his wrist herself. Junhee didn't
00:41:57refuse, unaware that the watch contained a hidden camera. She intended to use Junhee to eavesdrop on
00:42:02meetings about Congressman Park's case, hoping to gain leverage against the second Quan. The next day,
00:42:08Doll Mok brought roses to Hua Young, and they strolled through the park. However, the flowers had
00:42:12been laced with laxatives. Soon, Hua Young clutched her stomach, and ran to the public restroom,
00:42:18her elegant composure crumbling. Doll Mok chuckled, watching her misery. The following day, as
00:42:24J, Doll Mok arranged to meet Soju in the park at 11 o.m. She excitedly told him about it that evening.
00:42:31Unaware that the prosecutor's office was planning an ambush to capture
00:42:34J. Early in the morning, Junhee's team staked out the area. However, the meeting was being recorded
00:42:41by the watch, transmitting the audio to Minister Choi. Second, Quan's henchman and Hua Young's lover.
00:42:47He confronted Junhee, intending to capture J. himself for a promotion and to win Hua Young's hand.
00:42:54The next morning, both teams lay in wait near the park. An old man wearing a hat handed out flyers,
00:42:59giving one to Soju, and subtly suggesting she go somewhere else. Then he continued his work as if
00:43:04nothing had happened. Suddenly, Minister Choi's men rushed out, grabbing the old man's hat,
00:43:09which turned out to contain only flyers. Junhee was puzzled, arguing with Choi. Soju followed the
00:43:15instructions to a live music restaurant. A teddy bear identical to the one at her home was placed
00:43:19beside a table. J. had pre-ordered food but hadn't shown up. When the singer performed her father's
00:43:25favorite song, Soju burst into tears. Outside the restaurant, Junhee and Choi observed. A waiter said
00:43:31something to Soju, prompting Choi to barge in and interrogate the man. Are you Jay? Seeing the man's
00:43:38bewildered expression, Choi prepared to search him. Junhee intervened, warning. Don't touch her,
00:43:43or you'll regret it. Choi, undeterred, pulled out his gun and pointed it at Soju. Dolmok sprang into
00:43:49action, taking down Choi's men. But Choi fired. The bullet hit Dolmok's shoulder, throwing the scene
00:43:55into chaos. Soju was injured, and Dolmok escaped, choosing to return to his secret room to bandage
00:44:01himself, rather than go to a hospital. Soju was interrogated by Choi, believing. Jay had helped
00:44:08her, but was shocked to learn he was a thief. Even more painful, she realized Junhee had used her to
00:44:13capture. Jay. Devastated, she took leave to visit her father's grave. Junhee followed trying to explain,
00:44:19but she refused to listen. After she left, he recalled their first meeting. Remembering how
00:44:25her inner beauty had captivated him. Meanwhile, Soju gently visited her father's grave. She whispered
00:44:31stories of cherished memories, clutching her beloved teddy bear, a childhood companion. But in a twist of
00:44:37events, Junhee made a shocking discovery. Hidden within the seemingly harmless teddy bear was a secret
00:44:42camera, silently recording everything. Back in Seoul, Junhee went to the martial law court. Pan Su entered.
00:44:49Junhee panicked, afraid of being recognized, and made an excuse to leave. Pan Su offered him tea,
00:44:55asking about his family. Junhee curtly replied, I'm an orphan. Pan Su felt a sense of familiarity,
00:45:01and asked further, How old are you? Where are you from? Just then, Dolmok returned, calling out,
00:45:07Dad. Junhee froze. Childhood memories flooding back, his eyes welling with tears. The three stared at each
00:45:14other. Pan Su questioned him. But Junhee denied everything, saying he wasn't from Junshil and that
00:45:20his parents were deceased. He left, tears streaming down his face, his heart in turmoil. The next day,
00:45:26Soju returned to the prosecutor's office. Her spirit reignited, now working alongside Dolmok,
00:45:32who had joined Junhee's team as a lawyer. Worried about her after the incident, Dolmok resolved to
00:45:37avoid any further contact with her. However, working under Junhee, the man who wanted to arrest him,
00:45:43was uncomfortable. Dolmok thought of Joong Tae, using the evidence he had against Yunho's leverage.
00:45:49From Joong Tae's perspective, the only way for Hua Young to inherit from the second Quan,
00:45:53was to take down Yunho. Thus, the two men reached a secret agreement to cooperate.
00:45:58With Dolmok's involvement, the case began to unravel like a dissipating fog. After a meeting,
00:46:03Junhee pulled Dolmok aside. Through their conversation, he was stunned to realize the man before him was his
00:46:09younger brother. Under the guise of getting to know a colleague, Junhee inquired about Dolmok's life.
00:46:14Dolmok shared that his father now ran a small shop, that he had fenced in school, and that he had a
00:46:19beloved older brother. Junhee smiled, his heartwarming. If your brother knew you were doing so well,
00:46:25he would be very happy, he said. Despite joining the investigation team, Dolmok continued to sneak
00:46:30into Yunho's mother's villa, searching for the inheritance documents. Meanwhile, Junhee analyzed his
00:46:36encounters with. Jae, the mysterious source of information. A lawyer who was also a skilled
00:46:41fighter became his prime suspect. His gut told him. Jae was Dolmok. One night, Dolmok decided to take a
00:46:49chance, and stole all the documents from the safe. However, as he was leaving, he encountered Yunho's
00:46:54henchmen. Without hesitation, he took them down and escaped. Just as he turned a corner, Junhee appeared,
00:47:00gun in hand. Dolmok froze, backing away slowly. But as Junhee approached,
00:47:05he reacted swiftly, gathering the documents and making a run for it. Junhee stumbled,
00:47:10his hand brushing against his opponent's mask. Through the eyes behind the mask,
00:47:14he recognized something familiar. He hesitated, unable to bring himself to remove it,
00:47:19suspecting this was his younger brother, the one he had abandoned 20 years ago.
00:47:23Dolmok seized the opportunity and escaped. For Junhee, everything was clear now. Jae was Dolmok.
00:47:30Junhee kept this secret to himself. The following day, he took the day off and drove Soju back to the
00:47:35martial law court. Pressured by the two to stay for dinner, he reluctantly agreed. Throughout the
00:47:40meal, Junhee avoided Pan Su's gaze. When Soju spilled sauce on his shirt, Dolmok offered him a
00:47:45clean one. Junhee looked around, his eyes settling on a family photo on the table. He picked it up,
00:47:50tears welling up. His mother had told him never to let go of his family, but he had broken that
00:47:55promise. As he was leaving, Dolmok noticed Junhee's reddened eyes. Junhee quickly said,
00:48:00I just missed the feeling of having dinner with family. Pan Su, unsuspecting, warmly invited him
00:48:06back. That night, looking at the photo and remembering Junhee's tears, Pan Su grew suspicious.
00:48:12He asked Zhang Biom, the computer expert, to investigate. The results confirmed his suspicions.
00:48:17Junhee was born in Junshion, his birthdate matching Minjae's. Pan Su tossed and turned all night.
00:48:23The next morning, he visited the orphanage where Junhee had lived. The director, hesitant,
00:48:27called Junhee. He pleaded with her to keep his past a secret. But Pan Su, standing outside the door,
00:48:33overheard everything. He quietly left his heart a mixture of joy at finding his son in pain at
00:48:38knowing he was still resented. The following day, Junhee arrived at the prosecutor's office.
00:48:43Pan Su was waiting, softly calling out, Minjae. He recounted everything he knew, his voice choked
00:48:49with emotion. I understand your pain, but for the past 20 years, I've never stopped missing you.
00:48:54Junhee wept. But he remained resolute. I won't go back. Minjae died 20 years ago. I don't want
00:49:01anything to do with family anymore. He warned. If you don't want Dolmok to spend his life in prison,
00:49:06keep an eye on him. Junhee left, his heart heavy. He remembered running away from home at 15.
00:49:11Penniless and so hungry, he almost stole bread. But the thought of his father stopped him.
00:49:16He spent late nights studying in underpasses, eating kimbap given to him by kind strangers.
00:49:21Even though he was allergic to cucumbers, silently enduring the pain. He shined shoes to survive,
00:49:27enduring beatings from gangsters for encroaching on their territory. Meanwhile, Dolmok returned to
00:49:32the office to find Pan Su, waiting in the secret room. After Junhee's warning, Pan Su investigated and
00:49:38discovered the documents Dolmok had taken from the villa. Looking around the room, Pan Su was certain
00:49:43Dolmok was. J. Dolmok didn't deny it, firmly stating,
00:49:48I just want the bad guys to be punished. Pan Su was devastated. Minjae had left him because he
00:49:54couldn't accept his father's thieving. Now, Dolmok was following the same path. Consumed by anger and
00:49:59disappointment, he grabbed a drill, intending to pierce his son's hand. But at the last moment,
00:50:04he couldn't bring himself to do it. At the same time, Jungtae also discovered Dolmok's true identity.
00:50:10Minister Choi had been quietly investigating and realized Dolmok was J. Jungtae agreed,
00:50:16but he deliberately fabricated a story, claiming Dolmok had been with him the night of the break-in
00:50:21at the villa. He then secretly informed Junhee, ordering him to arrest Dolmok. However,
00:50:26when Dolmok arrived at the prosecutor's office, Jungtae didn't arrest him. Instead, he made an offer.
00:50:32You provide us with information, and in return, we'll protect you. The prosecutor's office needed
00:50:37the kind of insider information only Dolmok could obtain. His first task, steal the treasure map from
00:50:42the second Kwan's office, and hand it over to the authorities. Dolmok quickly sprang into action.
00:50:48But as he infiltrated the office, two masked figures suddenly appeared, also targeting the map.
00:50:53They were his master and Pan Su. Before any of them could react, Minister Choi arrived with his men,
00:50:59ready to arrest them all. Pan Su decided to sacrifice himself. He rushed out, drawing attention
00:51:04and luring the police away, giving Dolmok and his master a chance to escape. But Pan Su wasn't taken
00:51:09to the prosecutor's office. Choi ordered him tied up in a remote warehouse, and brutally tortured.
00:51:15Dolmok was frantic, desperate to rescue his father. But Junhee stopped him, his voice calm.
00:51:20Recklessness won't solve anything. We need to gather our strength. His words struck a chord with
00:51:25Dolmok. The more he thought about it, the more familiar the phrase felt. My brother said that to
00:51:30me years ago. He realized. The truth hit him like a bolt of lightning. Remembering all the recent events,
00:51:36Dolmok had no more doubts. Junhee was his brother, and he hadn't recognized him. His heart pounding,
00:51:42Dolmok rushed to the prosecutor's office. Seeing him, Junhee lowered his head, but his reddened eyes
00:51:47revealed everything. Dolmok collapsed, his voice choked with emotion. Brother, I was wrong. From now
00:51:53on, I'll live a good life. I won't disappoint you again. The two brothers embraced, tears flowing freely.
00:52:00After 25 years of separation, they were finally reunited. After that fateful day, the brothers
00:52:05joined forces to search for Pan Su. Following a tracking signal, they arrived at a remote warehouse.
00:52:10But the sight that greeted them was horrifying. Pan Su lay motionless on the floor, covered in blood,
00:52:16barely breathing. The moment echoed the tragic scene years ago, when their mother was rushed into
00:52:20surgery. The agonizing pain resurfaced. Miraculously, Pan Su survived. Watching his father clinging to life in
00:52:27the hospital bed. Junhee's resentment began to fade. Just then, Pan Su's eyes fluttered closed. He had been
00:52:33close to death, but fate had given him another chance. When he awoke, Pan Su was overwhelmed with
00:52:39emotion. He felt ashamed before his sons. But seeing his family reunited, he had no regrets.
00:52:45Junhee let go of his resentment. But they had to keep their relationship a secret. If exposed,
00:52:50both Dolmok and Junhee would be in danger. Meanwhile, the map they had risked their lives for turned out to
00:52:55be a fake. Second, Quan had hidden the real one elsewhere. Unbeknownst to them, the second Quan's
00:53:01assistant had only feigned unconsciousness to steal the real map. He was an undercover agent planted by
00:53:06Jung Tae. But Jung Tae wasn't the only one after the treasure. Mrs. Kim at the martial law court had
00:53:11also made her move. The real map was divided into three parts. One held by Jung Tae, one by Mrs. Kim.
00:53:18And the last piece's whereabouts remained unknown. Suspecting Mrs. Kim of stealing the map,
00:53:23the second Quan immediately ordered her kidnapped, pressuring the residents of the martial law court to
00:53:27hand it over. To protect her piece of the map, Mrs. Kim chose to take her own life during the
00:53:32hostage exchange. Her death devastated Dolmok and his family. Looking at her lifeless body,
00:53:37Dolmok clenched his fists, vowing to make their enemies pay. At the same time, Jung Tae visited the
00:53:43martial law court. Under the guise of offering condolences, he snuck around, investigating. The
00:53:48information he gathered led him to a shocking discovery. Dolmok wasn't Pan Su's biological son.
00:53:54He was the son of Cha Jun, the true descendant of General Baek Sang. It turned out that years ago,
00:54:00Pan Su had betrayed Cha Jun, leading to the murder of Dolmok's entire family. Holding this leverage,
00:54:06Jung Tae issued an ultimatum, hand over the map, or let Dolmok learn the truth. But he didn't realize
00:54:11an even more horrifying secret lurked in the shadows. Cha Jun hadn't committed suicide. Jung Tae had
00:54:17murdered him. Jung Tae was a descendant of the one who betrayed Baek Sang, the lineage that had
00:54:22stolen the treasure and fled. Cha Jun had discovered this truth and planned to expose him. But Jung Tae
00:54:28silenced him before he could act. Fearing Dolmok would learn everything, Pan Su reluctantly handed
00:54:33over the map to Jung Tae. Elsewhere, Jun He and Dolmok joined forces to expose the second Quan's crimes,
00:54:40landing him in prison. But to tie up loose ends, Jung Tae hired someone to poison the second Quan in jail.
00:54:45Second, Quan's death shocked Dolmok. He confronted Jung Tae, his voice trembling.
00:54:5026 years ago, my father was murdered. I was only 4 years old. My memories were buried under a
00:54:56terrifying nightmare. But now, I remember everything. My family was happy, but it was shattered because
00:55:02of that map. Jung Tae panicked, realizing Dolmok had regained his memories. He ordered his men to
00:55:07eliminate him and arranged a meeting with Pan Su to probe him. Did you tell him the truth? Jun He overheard
00:55:13everything. He instantly realized Jung Tae's true ambition. He never intended to hand over the map to the
00:55:18authorities. He wanted the treasure for himself. He now possessed two parts of the map. Only one piece
00:55:24remained before he could locate the legendary treasure. Jung Tae turned to Pan Su, coldly ordering,
00:55:30find the remaining piece. If you don't, Dolmok will die. Pan Su remembered Dolmok mentioning the third
00:55:36piece. But his son's memories were still fragmented. Meanwhile, elsewhere, Jung Tae's men held Dolmok at
00:55:42gunpoint, ready to pull the trigger. Just then, Jung Tae ordered them to stand down. But a mysterious
00:55:47woman suddenly appeared. A fierce fight erupted. Dolmok's group fought with all their might,
00:55:53eventually overpowering their enemies and capturing Jung Tae, locking him in a secure room. Dolmok and
00:55:59Jun He confronted Jung Tae together, but they quickly realized they were no match for him. To gain access and
00:56:04uncover his weaknesses, Jun He pretended to surrender, becoming Jung Tae's right-hand man. He coldly
00:56:10released Jung Tae's men and participated in shady dealings, accepting the role of a traitor in
00:56:16everyone's eyes. Meanwhile, Dolmok secretly gathered evidence, waiting for the right moment to turn the
00:56:21tables. Fearing Dolmok knew the location of the final map piece, Jung Tae used hypnosis to try and
00:56:27unlock his memories. The plan almost worked. Dolmok vaguely recalled the hiding place. But just then,
00:56:33Jun He intervened, snapping him out of the trance. Unaware of the trap, Jung Tae listened to the entire
00:56:38conversation through the bugged watch on Jun He's wrist. But he didn't know Jun He had already
00:56:43discovered the bug, and deliberately fed Dolmok false information. Believing victory was within
00:56:48his grasp, Jung Tae revealed the location of the two map pieces he possessed, and ordered Jun He to
00:56:54retrieve them. But he didn't anticipate a housekeeper overhearing the conversation, and quickly
00:56:58informing Yun Ho's mother. She immediately led her men to the museum, where the map pieces were
00:57:03hidden, sparking a violent clash between the factions. Amidst the chaos, Dolmok swiftly secured
00:57:09the real map pieces, and escaped before anyone could react. Jung Tae, growing suspicious of Jun He,
00:57:16immediately captured Pan Su, forcing him to confront Dolmok. Unaware they were father and son.
00:57:22To protect Dolmok, Pan Su confessed. I told him everything. Jung Tae narrowed his eyes,
00:57:27his voice dropping menacingly. You think you have the right to reveal such filthy secrets?
00:57:32Pan Su knelt, tears streaming down his face, begging for forgiveness. Seeing his once proud
00:57:37adoptive father, humbled and in pain, Dolmok was speechless. Grief tightening its grip around him.
00:57:44But as he left, Dolmok secretly doused the map pieces with gasoline. With a single spark,
00:57:49they would be reduced to ashes. Despite the revealed truths, he held no resentment towards Pan Su,
00:57:55the man who had saved his life and raised him. Standing before him, Dolmok choked back tears.
00:58:00I understand the burdens you carry, Dad. But Jung Tae was determined to eliminate Dolmok.
00:58:05He approached Tae Seok, offering him 50 billion won in bonds, and promising double if he killed Dolmok,
00:58:11and helped him escape the country. Without hesitation, Tae Seok agreed. He arranged a meeting with Dolmok.
00:58:17His tone was ominous, but Dolmok had anticipated the trap. He discreetly approached Tae Seok,
00:58:23playing on his greed and suspicion. After some deliberation, Tae Seok wavered, and ultimately
00:58:28agreed to cooperate. On the fateful night, Dolmok prepared himself. He changed clothes,
00:58:33put on a bulletproof vest, and concealed fake blood packs beneath his shirt. Armed with a fake gun,
00:58:39he went to the meeting point. On the way, he called Joon Hee, his voice resolute.
00:58:43Today is the best chance to end this. Everything unfolded as Dolmok had predicted. Tae Seok fired,
00:58:50the bullet piercing the bulletproof vest and rupturing the blood packs. Staining his shirt
00:58:54crimson. Jung Tae appeared. And together with Tae Seok, they pushed Dolmok off a cliff. His head struck a
00:59:01rock, his vision going black as he plummeted into the darkness. When Joon Hee arrived with his team,
00:59:06only the chilling wind whistling through the trees remained. There was no trace of Dolmok. The next day,
00:59:11a body resembling Dolmok was found. The face was disfigured, but 3D technology, fingerprints,
00:59:17and other identifying features confirmed it was him. Everyone believed he was dead. The forensic
00:59:23report was conclusive, no one suspected otherwise. But two weeks later, Dolmok returned from the dead.
00:59:29In a shocking press conference, he appeared before the public. Armed with all the evidence he had
00:59:33gathered while in hiding. Before the cameras, Dolmok calmly exposed all of Jung Tae's crimes. Murder,
00:59:40corruption, and abuse of power. He distributed copies of the incriminating documents to the press,
00:59:45spreading the information far and wide. Then standing before millions, his voice trembling
00:59:50but firm, he recounted the truth about his father's death. The truth exploded like an unstoppable storm.
00:59:56Public outrage erupted. The mountain of irrefutable evidence left Jung Tae with nowhere to hide.
01:00:02In the interrogation room he trembled, pleading with Joon Hee. Let me go. I can give you anything.
01:00:07But Jung Tae coldly turned away, his eyes icy. As the interrogation began, he placed an old
01:00:13photograph on the table. His voice low. Did you kill her? Jung Tae smirked, his voice laced with sarcasm.
01:00:20I only killed a nameless woman to get back at Tu Quan. What's the big deal?
01:00:24His cruel words only fueled Jung Hee's rage. He gritted his teeth, punching Jung Tae squarely in the face.
01:00:30Staring directly at him, he declared. She wasn't nameless. She was my mother. As Jung Tae was arrested,
01:00:37Dolmok located the final piece of the map. He visited his mother's grave, where his ancestors
01:00:42rested, and found the map hidden in the hollow of an ancient tree. When he combined the three pieces,
01:00:47the path to the treasure was revealed. At the next press conference, Dolmok stood before millions,
01:00:52publicly revealing his true identity as a descendant of General Baik San. His voice rang with conviction.
01:00:58I won't keep this treasure for myself. It belongs to the nation. He then exposed the secret that had been
01:01:03hidden for so long. Jung Tae's grandfather was a Japanese spy who had stolen the national treasure.
01:01:08Then, Dolmok made a confession that shocked everyone. I am Jae. He was prepared to accept punishment,
01:01:15to prove the difference between himself and the true criminals. But the people wouldn't stand for it.
01:01:19In their eyes, Jae wasn't a criminal, but a hero who had exposed corruption and fought for justice
01:01:25without personal gain. A wave of protests against his punishment arose. Finally, the court deliberated and
01:01:31delivered its verdict. One year in prison, and two years probation. Hearing the sentence,
01:01:36everyone breathed a sigh of relief. It was a fitting end. Jun he decided to leave behind the
01:01:41world of conflict, and join the martial law court. He lived with his family, enjoying a peace he had
01:01:46never known. Soon after, Dolmok and Soju were married, surrounded by the blessings of their loved ones.
01:01:52Their love, blossoming after so much hardship, marked the beginning of a joyful new chapter.
01:01:57Pan Su took his sons to visit their mother's grave.
01:02:00It was the first time the family had been truly whole. But it wasn't an ending,
01:02:03it was a beginning. A promise of brighter days ahead. Time passed. The stormy days receded,
01:02:09replaced by tranquility. Jung Tae received a life sentence, ending his reign of manipulation and
01:02:14crime. He had once stood at the pinnacle of power, but ultimately fell victim to his schemes.
01:02:19In prison he lived in isolation, abandoned by those who had once been loyal. Those who had flocked to
01:02:24him were either fugitives from justice, or had turned their backs on him. Meanwhile, Dolmok's family
01:02:30found true happiness. So Ju was pregnant, her eyes radiating joy. Dolmok cared for her attentively,
01:02:36ensuring she had everything she needed. He was no longer a thief lurking in the shadows. Burdened by the
01:02:41pain of the past, he was a husband, a father-to-be. Anticipating the arrival of his first child. The family
01:02:47was together again. Jun He finally had a place to call home. No longer alone in the turbulent world.
01:02:53Pan Su, too, found his peace. Embracing a life free from the ghosts of his past mistakes. No one spoke
01:02:59of it, but they all understood that their current happiness was hard won. Forged in the crucible of
01:03:04difficult times. One afternoon, under the shade of a large tree in the courtyard, Dolmok and Soju sat
01:03:10together on the grass. The sky was clear, a gentle breeze carrying distant memories. He gently placed his
01:03:16hand on her belly, whispering, My love, today I'll tell you a story. So Ju tilted her head,
01:03:22a warm smile gracing her lips. Dolmok gazed into the distance, his eyes sparkling with pride. Once upon
01:03:28a time, there was a great general named Baik San. He was a righteous and loyal man, dedicated to
01:03:34protecting his country from invaders. He possessed a treasure, not of gold or silver, but the trust of
01:03:39his people. As dusk settled, painting the sky in soft hues of orange, they understood that the true
01:03:45treasure wasn't something buried for generations. But the love, family and peaceful days they now
01:03:50shared. The story of the good thief and the bad thief comes to a close. A journey filled with drama,
01:03:56suspense and heartwarming moments. More than just a tale of daring heists, it's a story about family,
01:04:01justice and redemption. Dolmok's transformation from thief to hero evoked a range of emotions,
01:04:07keeping viewers on the edge of their seats, while touching their hearts. Thank you for joining us on
01:04:12this journey. We hope to see you again for our next story.
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