THE UNCANNY COUNTER
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Just said goodbye to all of them.
VIDEO
Are you guys okay?
I'm okay too.
What the hell?
Hey! Hurry, quick!
Let's go.
Move it. Quick!
Hurry!
EPISODE 8
Wi-gen.
What just happened?
-Mom, is everything okay? -Hey, Su-ho.
-Are you hurt? -No, I'm fine.
We must go after an evil spirit now. Let's talk later.
-You're not hurt? -Yes, I'm okay!
What?
What's the matter with you, moron?
The noodles are all mushy. Can you eat that crap?
What the…
Is it broken?
How could I have gotten so strong?
Hang on a second.
-Don't kill me! -Stay still.
Man, this is interesting.
Shall I try breaking your neck too?
Don't… Please don't kill me. No!
Song Man-ho!
Look who's here. Is that you, Ha-na?
Don't you dare call my name.
You bitch, have you lost your mind? I'm your uncle.
God damn it!
Who are you people?
You piece of…
Don't touch him. I got this.
Hey, are you doing this because your family lost everything?
Is that it?
Let's be honest. Did I kill your family?
They took pills and killed themselves.
Why take it out on me? Seriously, what the hell?
Shut up, you bastard!
Want to get some vessels ruptured?
Damn it.
What do you want?
Apologize to Ha-na.
Ha-na, I'm… I'm sorry.
-For old times' sake-- -Don't…
apologize.
You son of a bitch!
I'll evoke the spirit.
Fine, I'll tie your hair again.
-I'll make him rot in jail -Hey.
-until the day he dies. Let go! -Ha-na.
I'll do it.
Where am I?
What is this place?
Where am I?
Am I dreaming?
Did I fall asleep on my way to work?
You're in Yung.
You humans call it
the afterlife.
"The afterlife"?
Am I dead?
I'm only 27.
Mr. Han Seung-woo.
Unfortunately, you died at 17:00 on October 20, 2020
at the age of 26 years, three months, and 14 days.
I went through a lot to get that job.
I know it's hard for everyone, but I really went through hoops to get it.
I WANTED TO BE AN ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEER
NOTHING SUCCEEDS LIKE THE APPEARANCE OF SUCCESS
IF "A" EQUALS SUCCESS
DAJEONG CONSTRUCTION FIRM
APPLICATION SUBMITTED
-Number 602, Ms. Jeon Myeong-ji. -Yes.
INTERVIEW ROOM
If I'm given this opportunity…
INTERVIEW ROOM
DAJEONG CONSTRUCTION FIRM
Thank you.
Mr. Han Seung-woo.
EMPLOYEE CARD
Ms. Han Ji-min.
EMPLOYEE CARD HAN SEUNG-WOO
It's only been a month since I started this job.
To walk with this around my neck was my wish.
You brazen punk.
EMPLOYEE CARD HAN SEUNG-WOO
What did I do that was so wrong?
You didn't do anything wrong.
I wanted to travel,
get a girlfriend, and check out good restaurants.
I wanted to do so many things.
Mr. Han.
Someone's been…
waiting for you.
Grandma?
My sweet pumpkin!
Grandma!
Gosh, my dear Seung-woo.
You're all grown up now.
Gosh, my sweet pea.
-Grandma. -Oh, my.
It must've been so hard for you, my pumpkin.
Let's head in so you can get some rest, okay?
Come on.
EMPLOYEE CARD HAN SEUNG-WOO
I found Song Man-ho's murder weapon.
Ha-na read his memory, so she already went to look for it.
He drank with a girl after killing someone?
He's pure evil.
Hi, cuties.
Oh, good to see you.
Look at you. You get my jokes.
What brings you here?
I heard your car got crushed.
Consider me your deliveryman.
-What? A deal? -He said "delivery."
I can't hear him.
So Mr. Song wasn't lying.
You see, I strangled him with this.
It felt so good.
What the heck are you talking about?
Here, it's a gift.
My gosh.
I thought he was joking.
He wasn't, so just hand it over.
I threw it out.
Why would I keep it? It creeps me out.
You told him you had burned it, but I know you still have it.
You kept it to extort money from him.
EMPLOYEE CARD HAN SEUNG-WOO
SONGJU POLICE STATION
UPROOT SOCIAL EVILS
Ha-na!
Dan-o, what are you doing here?
Is Mun okay?
When those thugs came by, I had no choice
but to tell them everything.
He's fine. What about you?
We went to your place, but you weren't there.
Where are you staying?
We found a new place. Now, we can live together.
A new place?
The social worker found a foster family
who wants to take in both of us.
That's such great news.
I'm happy for you.
I wish you and your sister
nothing but happiness, Dan-bi.
Dan-o, let's get going. Shall we?
She should be coming out any minute now.
SONGJU POLICE STATION
Oh!
There she is.
I'm hungry.
Ha-na, let's get what you want to eat.
What do you want to eat?
Fried eggs.
Sure, sounds good. Let's go!
All right.
Eat as much as you want.
Good job today.
Ha-na.
Why aren't you eating?
I want to be like you when I grow up.
Like me?
You're smart, pretty, athletic, and kind.
You have a lot of friends, and you hang out with me often.
My gosh, I'm not like that.
Ha-yeong, do you like fried eggs that much?
Yes.
You should have some too.
Okay.
Ha-yeong.
I'm sorry I survived alone.
I'm really sorry.
I'm sorry.
Oh, jeez.
What the hell? Why am I here?
What happened?
Gosh! Hey, stop!
Stop! Hey!
Hey, what the hell happened?
Why was I sleeping at the driving range?
You moron! It didn't occur to you to look for your boss?
You're just sitting in the office?
Meet me here, now!
Jeez.
What happened?
I don't remember anything from yesterday.
Damn it.
Song Man-ho, you're under arrest for the murder of Han Seung-woo.
What the hell? I told you I didn't kill him!
Get lost! Got any evidence?
Hey.
Bring a warrant.
You have the right to remain silent
and can get an attorney. Anything you say
can and will be used against you in a court of law.
Okay, fine. Hold on!
Let me call my lawyer.
-Come on. -One second.
Hey, hold on.
Let me make a quick call.
-Jeez! -Come on!
-Don't lose your grip. -Let go!
Do you know who Mr. Noh is?
-You bastards. -Calm down.
Let go, you assholes!
There he is. He's here!
Song Man-ho, who was released on the 20th due to lack of evidence,
has once again been arrested for the murder of Han Seung-woo.
Since I'm in such a good mood today, this is on the house.
-Seriously? -My gosh!
-Is it your birthday today? -Gosh, no.
Song abused his employees often, verbally and physically.
He beat Han to death for his "defiant attitude."
Did you really hack and tap your employees' phones?
Do you admit it?
-Any comments? -Look here!
Any comments?
The murder weapon
was Han's lanyard, like the one I'm wearing now.
Han finally managed to land a job after 25 job interviews,
but the lanyard for his own employee card ended up being
a weapon that strangled him to death.
A young man has created a website to mourn Han's death,
and there are already thousands of posts expressing condolences.
E-FUNERAL SITE FLOODED WITH COMMENTS
EONNI'S NOODLES
Here, look.
It's not Baekwon Reservoir.
As you can see, it's surrounded by reed fields.
What about it?
Around the reservoir…
there isn't a single paved road.
Get it now?
So it's a different reservoir?
This is what we'll do.
This contains Song Man-ho's ledger for Taesin Group's slush funds.
We can use this to take down Cho Tae-sin and those bastards.
Let's wrap it up like that.
Illegally obtained evidence isn't admissible.
Forget the police and prosecutors.
We'll report him to the tax office.
Then he can't fight back.
Sure, we can report him for embezzlement and bribery.
But that won't punish him for killing Mun's parents.
Got any evidence?
Can you prove that they hired hit men to kill Mun's parents?
How will you prove it?
We will find evidence.
We can do it.
There it is.
The new one.
My goodness.
EONNI'S NOODLES
Well, this is nothing.
It's not bulletproof though.
Gosh, we only had the other car for three years. What a waste.
I wish it could be salvaged. Too bad.
Those pricks had a tracker on your car.
-What? -Those bastards…
I bet they were planning to kill all of you at once.
Unbelievable.
-Mo-tak. -Hey, where are you going?
Mo-tak!
-Jeez. -Hey, Mo-tak!
-My gosh. -Where are you going?
-Hey!
-Come back! -Mo-tak!
That punk.
TAESIN GROUP
Hello, can I help you?
Oh, well…
I'm here to see Mr. Noh Hang-gyu. Do you know…
which floor is his office?
Why do you need to see him?
-You know, you can't just walk in here. -I see.
Let me borrow this, okay?
Ga Mo-tak!
What are you thinking?
Ga Mo-tak!
How does this work?
TAESIN
There we go. That worked.
I got it working.
Why are you here?
Oh, to see Noh Hang-gyu. I mean…
I'm here to see Mr. Noh Hang-gyu.
Executive Director Noh?
Why do you keep meddling in human affairs?
At this rate, you'll be stripped of your rights as a Counter.
And so will I.
Gi-ran, this elevator is very fast.
Please don't cause trouble!
You'll relapse into a coma.
Why would I cause trouble? I'm a rational person.
Send a few to the elevator on level 12.
Do you have an appointment?
Well, the thing is…
I have a bit of a situation.
You see…
Who are you?
Your buddy here fell asleep.
GROUNDBREAKING CEREMONY
NOH HANG-GYU
-Mr. Noh? -Yes.
The order and guest list are here.
CURRENT STATUS AND FUTURE PLANS
The leader of the Reformers' Party can give a congratulatory speech.
-Hey! -Get lost!
Mo-tak!
What do we do?
Even Ha-na keeps breaking the rules.
She's been using her powers on regular people.
I can't stand the two of you.
I guess I'm the only bad guy here.
I want to be reincarnated.
I can't let them bog me down.
They need a serious warning, Wi-gen.
Don't treat me like a kid.
Who… Who are you?
Security!
Jeez, what the…
What happened here?
Wow, nice office.
You don't need to glare at me like that.
I'm just impressed that a thug has managed to become such a hotshot.
It's a compliment.
You may leave.
Yes, sir.
Stay so I can tell you all about his drug-dealing days.
Why leave?
Cut the crap. Just get straight to the point.
Give me a cup of coffee.
Unbelievable.
Who should really be saying that now?
You or me?
Or is it the fact that someone who treats others' lives like dirt
is sitting in an office like this that is utterly unbelievable?
I never treated others' lives like dirt.
You've come to the wrong place.
Killing and burying people.
It's all so easy for you guys, isn't it?
It may have been easy so far,
but that will no longer be the case. Remember that.
Cut the bullshit. Bring evidence.
I know Kim Yeong-nim's body is in the reservoir.
I'll find it even if I have to drain all the water out of the reservoir.
Back off, you little shit!
Just let him go.
He seems pretty angry.
Don't get on his nerves.
Don't send these cockroaches to the restaurant.
Next time, I won't let you walk away unscathed.
-Go check. -Yes, sir!
Hey, are you okay?
Did he hurt you?
Jae-cheol said that prick didn't seem to remember anything, right?
Why do you ask?
That moron thinks that the reservoir
is an actual reservoir.
Really?
Leave them be until the event is over.
Just keep an eye on them.
Don't do anything.
Hang-gyu.
I told you.
The truth is, we can't do anything.
That freak won't die,
even if he falls from the roof
or gets crushed by a truck.
Those freaks aren't human.
For real.
EONNI'S NOODLES
-What are you up to? -Hey, Mo-tak.
Mo-tak.
What do you think this truck was doing?
It's not in the video that he sent you.
My dad must've only sent you the part with the black car.
Your dad was on a stakeout.
Stakeout?
He parked his car and kept filming that spot.
You're right.
What do you think
he was waiting for? The black car or this truck?
Don't!
There's no way he was on a stakeout
waiting for them to toss the body.
-Bingo. -Oh, the truck.
He must've spotted the black car while waiting for the truck.
I was working on the Kim Yeong-nim case, so he shared it with me,
and we started working together.
And it became a joint investigation.
Then this truck…
What was it carrying to the reservoir?
What was my dad waiting for?
BAM!
A reservoir?
Yes, I saw my dad's notebook.
He had jotted down "reservoir" and some numbers.
I see. What about it?
Was he investigating a case related to some kind of reservoir?
That's my guess.
Then let's find out.
-What? -Move over.
-What? Okay. -Move.
A reservoir…
Let's see. A reservoir.
JUNGJIN
SEARCH
Nothing, right?
Wrong.
You saw it in your dad's notebook, so it must exist.
Can I see it again?
-Hold on. -Jeez.
What if this reservoir existed seven years ago
but is gone now?
How?
Reservoirs can dry up during intense droughts and can also
be reclaimed.
-Let's check seven years ago. -Smarty-pants.
Oh, wait. Let me see.
I can't see from here.
This spot looks sandy brown in the satellite image from this year.
But in the image from seven years ago…
It's green.
Why is it like this?
Gosh, stop it!
Hold on.
Ouch.
-Gosh, I don't like this. Stop! -Hold on. Just a second.
Can you please stay still?
The memorial ceremony is coming up.
Mun-yeong will visit us. Goodness.
-Mun-yeong? -Yes, come on.
Let's make sure you look all clean and pretty when she comes.
She'll think, "My parents seem to be doing great."
-She'll be relieved, right? -The police have stated
that the suspect in the three murders which recently took place in Jungjin
is the same person, and this news is causing quite a stir.
The police have put out an APB
-for Ji Cheong-sin, the suspect. -My gosh.
That evil bastard.
It seems like the world is becoming a worse place to live.
He's 180 cm tall and is on the slim side.
-They've put out an APB. -He has
sharp eyes and a scar near the temple on the right side.
We have to track him down before the police do.
We can't find him now.
He must've totally gone into hiding.
Will we not find him
until he kills someone?
72D6542, 92R7089,
86S6260. If you see these license plate numbers,
please call 911 or contact the Jungjin Police Station directly.
While the public is extremely terrified and anxious
due to the heinous, cruel way he murdered his victims,
Mayor Shin Myeong-hwi addressed the people of Jungjin earlier today.
Today, the City of Jungjin declares war against violent crimes.
All police officers will be fully armed to effectively tackle crimes
and any act of violence.
We will not let this murderer threaten the peace
and security of our city, Jungjin.
The City of Jungjin will utilize its top investigative professionals
and all of its authority and resources and be placed on high alert.
The City will remain on high alert until there is no reason for us to be worried.
WANTED
SUSPECT IN JUNGJIN SERIAL MURDER
JUNGJIN POLICE STATION
SCRAP CAR REMOVAL
S, nine, eight…
I saw "reservoir" in my dad's notebook.
Right here. "Reservoir" and some numbers.
Three, seven, nine, five,
D, one, two, three, six, one…
Utility pole number?
MO-TAK
Mo-tak, I think I've figured out where the reservoir is. Yes.
JUNGJIN POLICE STATION
THE 75TH POLICE DAY
Look.
Every second matters.
We've already set up a special task force, sir.
We'll catch him.
Good.
Do your very best.
MO-TAK
I have a utility pole number. Can you find out where it is?
A utility pole?
Hold on.
Three, seven, nine, five, uppercase D, one, two, three.
Six, one, uppercase R, three, three. Uppercase L and one.
ISEON-DONG, DONG-GU, JUNGJIN
Iseon-dong, Dong-gu, Jungjin in Gyeonggi Province.
EONNI'S NOODLES
Brief us on the case.
Pardon?
SPECIAL TASK FORCE
From now on, all meetings will be kept confidential.
Jeong-yeong, you may begin.
WANTED SUSPECT IN JUNGJIN SERIAL MURDER
I'll begin the briefing on Ji Cheong-sin, the suspect
in the Jungjin serial murder.
Where did you see him?
-Right. -Where?
Please call us if you find out more.
-Where did you see the car? -Right.
-You saw the plate? -Which one?
-What was he wearing? -I see.
Detective Lee, you should focus on this area.
Detective Kim, you take this area over here.
Han-ul, we got a call around 12:36 p.m. from the industrial complex.
On the map, it's here.
So around here?
Why did you withdraw all the money from Ji Hyeong-u's foreign account?
Do you know how much money
a woman needs when she lives alone?
Wait, my nose.
Have you sued that asshole yet?
"Asshole"?
That asshole at the department store!
Hey!
My ex-husband died because he yelled at me like that.
What?
Anyway, file a claim against him soon.
I want compensation.
I've spent a fortune on this nose.
Baek Hyang-hui.
You're here as a suspect in a murder case.
-If you keep spewing-- -Hey.
Do you really want to die?
I request that my client receive a psychiatric assessment.
What?
Are you saying I'm crazy?
Oh, right!
Someone…
Someone told me to kill him.
Please believe me.
Right? We did it together.
Stop putting on an act.
I'm sure you knew about his peanut allergy.
How shall I kill next time?
Stab the person?
-Split the person in half with an ax? -Baek Hyang-hui.
-Stop joking around. -Poisoning is the most hassle-free way.
No one can find out.
He's all scared! What an idiot.
You're crazy. You're really insane.
I bet you can track down the asshole who did this to my nose.
You can, right?
Baek Hyang-hui, calm down!
Why should I?
The next one.
It's here.
RESERVOIR 3795D123, 61R33L1
3795D123 61R33L1
This is it.
My dad was here.
The "reservoir" wasn't an actual reservoir.
Let's go.
PRIVATE PROPERTY KEEP OUT
What is that?
A surveillance drone.
Just like seven years ago,
trucks are still going in and out of this place.
Let's go.
Wait, when did she…
Shit.
Gosh, these bastards. They've been dumping garbage here.
So Kim Yeong-nim's corpse must be buried somewhere here.
This place is huge. How are we going to find her?
They buried her seven years ago.
Guys, don't you smell this funky odor?
Yes, I've been thinking something smells funky.
I'm not sure. I have chronic sinusitis.
Gosh, it stinks.
What's this?
They should've dumped garbage on top of a waterproof ground layer
but didn't bother with it.
The groundwater is contaminated.
They must be draining this water somehow.
My goodness.
Those assholes.
I think Jungjin Dam is over there.
Jungjin Dam? That means this garbage water is flowing
into the city's water supply.
Shit.
I've been making noodles with this water?
These bastards…
Looks good, right?
Shouldn't we lower it a little?
If we report them for illegal dumping,
will they go to jail?
If the police can't do that for us,
we'll at least make the Ministry of Environment issues a fine.
That's not enough.
That water must be wreaking havoc on people's health.
Mun, you should get some sleep too.
I can't.
You think too much, kiddo.
I'm off.
Mun, here. Take this.
What is this?
Just some meat.
Tomorrow is your parents' memorial ceremony.
Make some soup for them.
I wanted to do it myself, but it's late.
Do you know how to do it?
Yes, I can cook those dishes better than my grandpa can.
-Good. -Thank you.
Then give me 500 won.
Get home safely.
When did you make the soup?
Oh, I got up very early and made it.
My gosh.
Look at me! How do I look?
You look pretty. Very pretty.
Excuse me. Can I have some?
Sure.
All right. Here, sweetie.
Tell your parents that we are so grateful for all the food they sent.
-Will do. -Great.
-Here, you too. -Thank you.
Cutie-pie.
Even if Mun ends up getting a girlfriend,
you must stay his bestie forever.
-Okay, I will. -Good.
Grandma, try it with some meat.
It's hot, okay? Be careful.
Gosh, it's hot.
Oh, it's good.
Is today New Year's Day?
No, the memorial ceremony.
Who died?
Your daughter.
My daughter? You mean, your mom?
The years she lived as your daughter
outnumber the years she lived as my mom.
So today, we'll call her your daughter. I'll let you do that.
Want some?
-No? -You have it.
No, no. Here!
HA MUN-YEONG SO GWON
Two deep bows.
JUNGJIN POLICE STATION
SUSPECT IN JUNGJIN SERIAL MURDER
Suspect spotted in Cheonmyeong 1-dong.
Suspect spotted in Wolhwa 3-dong.
Car Four, headed to Cheonmyeong 1-dong.
Can Ji Cheong-sin teleport or what?
How can he simultaneously appear in two different neighborhoods?
People are worried and anxious,
so they call when they spot someone similar.
We got a call from someone who spotted Ji
at 9 Jinseon-ro, over by Sangjin Electronics.
Car Three, headed to 9 Jinseon-ro.
Hey, wait.
Your grandma hates it when you pick the flowers.
Lower your voice.
It's for my mom and dad.
Oh, I see.
-What about this one? -Nice.
Let's go…
Grandpa, where are you going?
Oh, your grandma is craving bungeoppang.
I see. Wait, Grandpa.
I'll go pick some up.
-Go back inside. It's cold. -Yes.
Would you?
All right, then. Be safe.
-Bye. -Take care.
Bye, guys.
Hey, don't pick too many.
She'll be able to tell.
9 JINSEON-RO
Let's come here every year.
-Okay. -Until we turn 20.
No, until we turn 30.
Okay.
Your mom and dad must've seen that your legs are fine now.
I'm sure it made them happy. Very happy.
Thanks, guys. Let's go.
All right.
See you in school.
Bye!
Hey, Mun!
The web comic contest is coming up.
I'll finish it by tomorrow.
You can do it!
Mom.
Dad.
Wait just a bit longer.
I'll catch that bastard
and hold a better ceremony for you next year.
I miss you.
Found you.
Subtitle translation by Liya Choi
THE UNCANNY COUNTER
Looking for me?
So this is it.
It's what makes you suddenly strong.
Time to go meet your parents.
Ji Cheong-sin…
is not someone the police can catch.
What the hell do you want?
Ji Cheong-sin?
Yet people don't know that these things are happening in Jungjin.
Let's cause an uproar, Mun.
It's about the rumor of you running for president.
Will you give us an answer today?
Don't even dream of it.
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