[My Beautiful Bride]
Loan sharking.
Our happiness as collateral, it feeds off of us like parasites.
[Three years ago, 2012] We've all become vulnerable to them.
Students worried about entrance exams... need to pay back their loans.
To pay for wedding expenses...
Let's see.
Okay.
- Good luck with business. - Thanks.
Loan shark debt taken out to pay for rent...
only gets settled after one has no more organs to give.
An illegal loan sharking market...
with an annual revenue of one trillion won.
We found out after two years of investigation.
Loan sharks...
Hidden behind them are the bigger villains.
Take it easy!
I can't even eat around here!
Damn!
No matter how relentless the loan sharks may be...
there are times when they can't collect all their money.
But they will never forfeit that money.
We have a new item.
The guys hidden behind the loan sharks...
Loan sharks call them 'the problem solvers.'
We call them Shadows.
When the debtors have no money left to pay back...
that's when the Shadows get to work...
to strip them of their bodies and their lives.
The Shadows pay back the loans.
In return, they take the debtor's body and life.
The ones handed over like that...
become prostitutes in faraway lands...
Or become beggars, with their legs cut off.
Or they become life-long slaves in drug factories.
And in the end, all of them get their organs ripped out...
and die leaving behind a huge life insurance payout.
The minute they are handed over to the Shadows...
that's the end of them.
It takes the courts five years to declare a person missing.
They receive insurance payments for those five years.
They plan everything out meticulously.
In order to catch them...
I have to take advantage of anything and anyone.
The leader of the Shadows...
This is Song Hak Soo.
The one we need to catch...
That's him, Song Hak Soo.
He controls the Shadows behind the loan sharks.
Hello, Boss.
- Let's go in. - Yes, sir.
Get him good. And finish him off.
You understand?
Stop.
You took out all the useful organs, right?
You understand?
This is a plan devised by three teams.
What happens if we lose him?
It would be humiliating.
Not only humiliating... but we would lose people's trust.
So what does that mean?
We'll get him, no matter what it takes.
Yeah.
Where?
We've located him. Get everybody there.
Just standby until I get there, don't be a hero.
Detective Ko! Detective Ko!
- I told you to wait. - What happened?
- What about Song Hak Soo? - He's there.
In there.
Freeze!
Song Hak Soo, put your hands up!
With the arrest of Song Hak Soo, the boss of the Shadows
their organization came to an end.
That's what I believed.
Three years ago...
[2015, present day]
Episode 1
You look much better in person than in pictures.
I bet you hear that a lot.
I hear that a lot, myself.
Do you like to drink?
I can't drink at all...
but I still go with the flow, and have fun...
Do you want to go for a drink?
I'm going to propose today.
Huh?
There's somebody I love.
And I'm going to propose to her today.
We'll get our parents' approval soon.
And we'll get married right away.
The only reason I spent my precious time to come here today
is to tell you exactly how I feel.
Please go home, and tell your parents.
Tell them what I was like.
Tell them I was a total jerk.
Please let my parents hear that too.
Please...
What the heck...
Thank you for understanding.
Nice weather.
You've had your eyes on that car for awhile now.
I guess it's rare to see those around.
Do you want to go see the ocean?
Did you buy that car with your own money?
At your age, you must be either a thief or a scam artist.
Cut the crap.
Get lost.
Joo Young.
Mr. Banker.
Why are you late again?
I'm sorry, I had an arranged date.
Was she pretty?
You know full well why I went there.
Let's go, I'm hungry.
You don't need to be so honest about those things.
- What do you mean? - Getting set up.
I won't do it again, sorry.
- You'll have another arranged date? - No, no...
Not anymore.
But where are we going?
You'll see when we get there.
I didn't tell them anything, now is not such a good time.
My brother and sister-in-law fought last night.
There are broken dishes all over the place.
There's more than ten broken dishes...
And they don't clean up, either.
There are blankets and dirty rags laying around everywhere.
The toilet's not working either.
You really can't.
Next time, I'll invite you.
Please come then.
Please, Do Hyung...
I already called your brother this morning.
He said he would be waiting for us with food ready.
And...
I'm waiting for something.
Here it comes.
Thank you.
Let's go in.
Sit down.
- Yes. - Sit...
I'll make Joo Young happy for the rest of her life.
Please give us your blessing.
Don't be silly.
My son-in-law, I have total faith in you.
This was long overdue.
They've been living together for a long time now...
Of course, it only makes sense that you get married.
Mom...
Do Hyung...
Let's go have a drink.
Do Hyung.
- I'm okay just the way we are... - I'm not okay.
I really don't have any desire to get married.
Joo Young.
Your mother would never approve either.
I don't care about that anymore.
As long as you say yes.
Open it.
I don't want to wait anymore.
Will you...
Will you be my beautiful bride?
Please.
What is it?
Your lights were on.
I just came in.
I really like him.
But I wasn't able to express myself.
Since our family is so poor.
Mom.
What is it?
I haven't made up my mind yet.
What?
Joo Young.
You'll never get another chance like this.
You would be a total nut to turn him down.
You know?
- Why? - You don't know?
If you keep playing hard to get, what if he finds out about your past?
That'll be the end of everything.
And he's the best groom material.
You should be screaming out in happiness...
Don't you think about your brother and me?
Let's stop.
I got it, so please leave.
Hey...
You understand what I'm saying, right?
Yeah.
I need to sleep.
Yes, Do Hyung.
Were you sleeping?
No.
Your voice sounds different.
No...
I'm okay.
It tastes so good.
It's really good.
Why did you prepare so much food?
Do Hyung.
Yes?
Do you trust me?
Of course I trust you.
Thank you.
There's something I have to tell you.
If it's about marriage, I won't change my mind.
Continuing on like this isn't right.
Let's get married.
Joo Young.
Just a little bit...
Can you just give me a little bit of time?
Is that what you want?
Yes.
Okay then.
Thank you.
Good night then. Dream about me.
I will.
You sleep well, and have a good dream too.
Did you find her?
Of course, Boss.
Her brother is a big client of ours.
It was easy.
A big client...
How much?
30 million.
Pay it back for him.
What?
Pay it back for him.
Yes.
I brought you a couple pictures of that bitch.
Thanks.
- But, kid... - Yes, Boss.
Watch what you say about my woman.
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Boss.
Mind your manners...
before I staple your mouth shut.
Yes, sir.
Good morning.
Hello.
Why do you think he does that every morning?
- Consciousness. - Consciousness?
Manager Kim!
Did you put on that show again?
Don't do that anymore.
All the ladies are laughing behind your back.
You love money so much that you inhale the smell every morning.
A bank employee should love money.
- You're so hopeless... - Good morning.
- Hello.
I understand you treasure the clients' money so much...
that you recommit yourself daily to never make a mistake.
- So why are you here? - Yeah, why am I here...
Oh, right...
Geum Gang will be doing corporate restructuring.
It'll be in the media soon.
They are determined to restructure even the small companies.
I see.
They won't just stop at the performance level this time.
Dong Mi Group is going through all the legal issues right now.
You know what you have to do to avoid going under, right?
I understand.
Of course, you've been doing well until now.
If they are behind in payment by even a month, secure their bonds.
Look closely into their tax records. If there's anything to sell, sell it.
Manager Shin, help him look into the family
as well as distant relatives' personal accounts.
Yes, sir.
Each branch will be ranked by how much bad debt they have.
If anything goes wrong, it'll be the end of me.
But it'll be the end of you, too.
You understand what I'm trying to say?
Terminate all the employees I've checked off.
- All these people? - You're already two months behind.
If you had listened to me and set up the ATMs...
- you wouldn't need all those people. - This is so sudden...
Would you prefer to close down?
Put the back half of the factory up for sale.
You can't afford another factory anyway.
And the apartment under your wife's name that you're currently living in...
we're putting a lien on that house.
Please come see us with the papers by tomorrow.
Okay.
Manager Kim...
Let me make one thing clear.
I... No, Shin Gook Bank...
will do our best to save you and the factory.
Yes, we are doing a promotion right now.
If you include internet, we'll pay out 200,000 won...
I see.
I'm sorry.
Let's take a break, and go eat.
What should we eat today?
You should go eat. I'm not feeling so well.
Why, did you drink last night?
No...
You don't need to be on a diet.
I'm going.
Congratulations, you're five weeks along.
Wait up for me!
I thought you weren't feeling well.
You're stuffing your face like a starving piglet.
Hey...
What is it?
I'm getting married.
Really? Seriously?
When? With who?
That bank guy?
Joo Young, congrats.
That's great.
Thank you.
So...
- Things are going well? - Yes.
- I have faith in you. - Sir.
Yeah.
I'm going out to Seryo later to do an inspection.
What for?
There's something suspicious about their filed tax papers.
What are you talking about?
Why would you do an inspection of a strong corporation like that?
Forget it, what if they get mad and decide to switch banks?
Are you going to take responsibility?
I really like you...
but you are too rigid. Come on, relax.
While we are on the topic...
we should meet with General Manager Park.
Treat him to dinner and some drinks...
You know what else, right?
- Yes, sir. - Don't delay it, meet him today.
Yes, sir.
You want me to help entertain him?
You know that I normally wouldn't hesitate to take this on.
But I'm so sorry.
Today's my wedding anniversary.
The nightmare that returns every year.
Entertaining is not hard.
Drink with him, pay the tabs, and send him off to another round...
Think of how I normally do it.
Like this.
Yeah?
[Seryo Construction, Park Joon Beom]
What's wrong with renting?
Ms. Kim...
Who buys houses these days?
They're poorly built, and the prices keep falling.
It's been awhile since their prices have hit bottom.
Renting is nice.
Yeah, it's very good.
And that's how everyone begins their marriage...
Hey, Ms. Mi Sook...
Let's be clear.
Is it me, or the apartment you want?
Okay, fine.
Let's talk later.
Wait.
I love you.
Did you have fun eavesdropping on my conversation?
No.
No, I didn't hear anything.
I talked loudly on purpose, so you could hear.
You make me poor like this.
That's why even when my wedding date is set...
Damn rent... Damn it!
I need to buy a big TV...
Damn...
One month...
Just one month...
Listen carefully.
Korea is in very big trouble right now.
Low birth rate, high living expenses, the longest labor hours
and the suicide rate is the highest.
In this generation nobody wants to date, get married, or have kids.
And I'm getting married in this generation.
Aren't you proud?
Yes, yes...
Then you shouldn't get in the way.
You're my senior, already married with kids.
Oh, right...
Speaking of kids...
You know that I'm keeping your daughter's files safe, right?
Please, please...
Not our Ha Eun...
Please...
Okay.
I'll give you two weeks. If I don't like your response then
it will be like saying goodbye to your daughter.
Do you understand?
You're not going to answer?
Yes, I understand.
Yes, this is Park Joon Beom from Seryo Construction.
Oh...
Hello.
What brings you here, Manager Kim?
I don't like drinking.
What?
This looked good.
Please enjoy it together with your family.
It's an expensive cake.
I see...
Like, thank you very much.
Is there anything else you would like to say?
We look forward to continuing business with you in the future.
Yes, let's do that.
Thank you.
Okay.
That's it?
Yes.
Then, I'll see you again.
Okay.
What a kid...
Punk...
Expensive cake...
Let's see.
This is cake.
It's cake.
I don't get that guy.
I'll be leaving now.
Yes, Joo Young.
I'm home.
Already?
I wasn't feeling well.
Not feeling well, why?
Tell me exactly what's wrong.
Are you sick?
I'm fine.
You know that I'm very healthy.
I just came home because I wanted to see you.
Then, that's good.
But what do I do?
I still have some work left to do.
It's okay.
Finish work, and come. I'm not going anywhere.
I'll get to see you enough later.
And...
I'm going to do as you said.
What do you mean?
There's a new chicken place.
It's buy one get one free, not bad, right?
I just passed by it before.
But now I'm really craving it.
Can you bring some on your way home?
Chicken? Okay.
I'll bring some.
See you later, my groom.
Yes?
Yes, that's right. Who's speaking?
Welcome.
Joo Young!
Joo Young, it's me.
Joo Young, the chicken...
Joo Young!
The phone is turned off...
I can't believe Kim Do Hyung is taking a day off...
The bank guy...
Yes.
But Joo Young didn't come to work today.
Maybe she's sick.
You should call her.
That...
Oh, right! Congrats...
I heard you're getting married.
Congratulations.
Did Joo Young tell you that she's getting married?
Yes.
She confessed while we were eating yesterday.
You two are so in love. I'm so happy for you.
Have you set a date?
No, not yet.
Then.
Get in safely.
Why did he come here?
Do Hyung.
You really have no idea?
What should I do?
We don't have rice.
I can cook some right now.
But if you're in a hurry, should we order noodles?
No, I'm okay.
Screw noodles! Go cook something!
No, I'm really okay.
I don't feel like eating.
No, you should eat more at times like this.
Do Hyung, I'm sorry.
I'm sorry.
No, Mother.
Mom, seriously.
Why are you sorry?
How tacky.
Well, what about Joo Young's friends?
I told you over the phone.
I don't know anything about her friends, either.
That's how it is.
What brother knows about his sister's friends?
[Fourth day missing]
What brings you here?
Can I help you?
I want to report a missing person.
Detective Kim!
- Help him out. - Okay.
You can talk to him.
What can I help you with?
I want to report a missing person.
Have a seat.
Where did I put it...
Is it a child or an adult?
An adult.
Hold on.
Detective Ko.
Get me a missing person's report form.
Get organized, please.
Thank you.
Please fill this out.
[Runaway Report Form]
She didn't run away.
Many people get confused.
If the missing person is an adult, we categorize it as a runaway.
Once the person has been gone for five years...
then the courts categorize it as a missing person's case.
Luxe Hill Apartment, building 101, number 1205...
Your relationship to her...
Live-in boyfriend...
You're not family?
We can't do this.
Only family members can report a missing person.
I guess you didn't know.
She's got family, right?
Contact them, and come together.
It's not our job to define your marital status.
You need to go to the courts for that.
How long have you lived together?
How long?
Two years.
Oh, two years...
Go and wait for her. Sometimes they come back.
It's pretty common.
They take a few days off and come back as if nothing happened.
Did you contact her friends?
You should go.
Joo Young...
Joo Young is missing.
- Detective Kang. - You should do something!
Are you crazy?
How dare you touch a cop?
This is obstruction of a law enforcement officer.
Let go!
- What do you think you're doing? - Sit down.
Are you okay, Detective Kim?
Please leave.
What happened?
What the heck...
His live-in girlfriend left home, and he's gone crazy.
It's me.
You'll have to meet me here.
Here you go.
Please take care of it.
Yes, yes...
She's registered. You may go.
I understand your situation, but there's nothing to investigate here.
Have a drink.
No, thank you.
What is it?
Look.
It's positive.
You should have been careful! We can't afford...
Not me, Joo Young!
What?
I took it out of the desk drawer.
Damn.
You knew, right?
You didn't know?
- No. - What?
- I knew. - Right?
You knew, right?
We need to report this to the police.
If they know that she's pregnant, they'll pay special attention.
I have something to tell you.
Is that what you wanted to tell me?
Where are you, Joo Young?
Thank you.
- Detective Kim. - Yes?
What's that?
What's what?
That. What is it?
This?
That nutcase from before.
The one who went crazy over his missing girlfriend.
Yoon Joo Young.
This.
- This. - That.
- And this is done. - Okay.
That nutcase from before...
A little suspicious, no?
Not at all.
You know, right?
Out of all the crimes committed against women in our country...
it's the husband's doing 38 percent of the time...
and the boyfriend's doing 40 percent of the time.
Together, 80 percent.
Eight out of ten times, love is the culprit.
No, he looked too normal...
You never know.
I'm going to investigate this tomorrow, get ready.
What?
Please come in.
Why did you wait three days to report?
What were you doing for those three days?
I did everything I could do.
Can you find out his name and address?
Get the video file from the elevator camera.
I've never seen such a gloomy face.
- Mr. Kim Do Hyung? - Who are you?
You found something out?
He bought a crib the day he came to report her missing.
- Strange, no? - Song Hak Soo got out.
He got out on parole a week ago.
Do you know what Ms. Joo Young's job was before?
I heard she lived abroad.
Doesn't it seem suspicious?
Is there another reason why I'm a suspect?
Who the heck are you?