THIS SERIES IS INSPIRED BY A TRUE STORY
BUT CHARACTERS AND EVENTS HAVE BEEN REIMAGINED FOR DRAMATIC PURPOSES
What the…
Hey, Mr. Kang.
What are you doing here?
You son of a bitch.
You think I don't know anything, don't you?
Eungsoo.
PMC BLUE TARGET BRIEFING ROOM FLORIDA, USA
Dad, are you really coming back?
Of course.
I've been looking at your report card.
It always makes me feel good. Have you been spending time with your sister?
She only likes sports.
She's terrible at math, so I've been teaching her.
But I'm good at math too!
It's all right. Just keep doing what you're best at.
-Hyungju, put your mom on the phone. -Okay.
So when will you be back?
If it works out, tomorrow. I'll be back this weekend at the latest.
Come home already.
The kids are growing so fast.
I gotta go. They have to go to bed.
Okay, all right. Bye.
SOUTHWEST FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT USA
As soon as the plane with the cocaine arrives in Puerto Rico,
the DEA will start the attack.
You getting on that plane and out of Suriname is the top priority.
Well, we're all done here. Why would I stay?
I'm sick of Suriname.
Okay, then I'll see you in Puerto Rico soon.
I'm so sorry I'm late.
All right.
Wow, the weather today is great. Don't you agree?
"What you decide will be done, and light will shine on your ways."
Well, it must be a sign that everything will go smoothly.
Since our faith flows like a river, God will surely protect us.
Shall we go?
How do you like the smell of coca?
This is what you call real phytoncide.
OFFICE OF NIS DIRECTOR, WASHINGTON D.C.
What? A guarantor?
You punk.
You want the agency to be their guarantor? You know that's over the line.
Just drop it!
Director, Jeon is loading his goods on the plane right now,
and the DEA is ready to go into action.
I can capture him now in Suriname. Do you really want us to quit?
Is everything all set?
-Are you sure? -Yes, of course.
All that's left is your decision.
You're the one who's been overseeing this operation.
How could we dare move without your final say?
Son of a bitch.
You and your silver tongue.
The whole team is waiting for your resolute decision.
Please give your approval.
Fine. I'll provide a guarantee. Bring me a happy ending.
And I'll deal with you later when you return to the office.
-Hang up now! -Thank you, Director.
Pastor, the plane is ready.
Load the goods.
SANGMAN
Hey!
Hey there, Kang. Have you been eating well?
Yeah, just had lunch, and I'm about to have lemonade for dessert.
Everything's ready on our side. I'll text you the final location and time.
I'll be flying to Puerto Rico now.
Excellent.
Great work. Let's drink to celebrate later.
Yeah, make sure you arrive safely with the goods later.
You know what I mean?
Of course I do. What do you take me for?
Anyway, you eat that in-flight meal, okay?
I'll see you later, yeah.
Oh, I got a text.
The time of our rendezvous is 1:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time,
and the location is Runway Three at Vieques Airport.
Okay, then.
Shall we go?
VIEQUES AIRPORT, PUERTO RICO
The president even sent in the best pilot from the Air Force.
He's finally doing things right after you gave him a good scolding.
All right, then. I'll deliver it safely and come back with loads of cash.
Hey.
You should stay here with me.
What? Why?
I have something to discuss with you. Yes, that'd be better.
Deacon Lee will be going
to Puerto Rico alone.
Yes, Pastor.
Pastor, you know that's not the right way to do business.
It's only right that I deliver the goods myself.
Isn't that the traditional Korean way?
You've got a good point.
Then should I go too?
It'll be tiring for you…
Okay, then. Let's go.
Why bother going when you'll be coming right back?
Let's just go and drink some soju.
I'm not sure Sangman would agree to this.
We don't need his permission for everything, do we?
All right. Let me call Sangman, then.
Kang, you should still come yourself.
Get on a civil aircraft right now.
You're the key player. You need to be there.
I don't think I can.
After the deal is finished, I'll see what I should do.
That's just not acceptable.
Should I speak with Pastor Jeon?
I don't think he'll change his mind.
I think the pastor and the deacon discussed it amongst themselves.
All right.
Then I'll
call you once the deal is over, okay?
All right. That will do. Bye.
Mr. Kang couldn't get on the plane. Jeon didn't let him.
You don't think Jeon caught on, do you?
If he did, he would've backed out.
We'll have to think he's just being cautious.
Lee Sangjun is coming instead.
What if there is no coke on the plane?
What if he loaded fake goods to see how we'd react?
We have to ensure Mr. Kang's safety first.
ONE MILLION COUPONS FOR NEW CUSTOMERS WE AIM FOR SAFE BUSINESS
ON BEHALF OF GOD
Are you disappointed you couldn't go?
Well, not necessarily, but it's a pity.
I heard they prepared a pool party.
Mr. Kang.
The pool party is not what's important.
Right.
Byun, what are you doing? The best part's about to start.
Yes, Pastor.
In this world, no one tells me
Which is a forest
And which is a swamp
Why do you think Jeon made me stay? Is he onto us?
It does seem he's holding you hostage.
But I'm not sure what his ulterior motive is.
I'll create a distraction,
so when I give you a signal, escape to the US Embassy.
But what happens when he finds out? It'll all be over.
You don't need to worry about that.
Worry about your own life first.
Hey, I'm afraid the operation I'm risking my life for will be ruined.
What are you gonna do if Jeon gets wind of it and runs away?
If he runs into the jungle, you'll never find him.
I'll make sure that doesn't happen.
How can I trust you?
If the NIS were so good at their job, why would I even be here?
I'll mess with his car so he can't get away.
You distract him and stall for time. Okay?
Wow, do you think you can pull that off?
Hey, I ran an auto repair shop for ten years. I got this.
What are you two talking about so intimately?
From where I was standing, you were whispering like good friends.
Are you two close now?
Like hell.
This prick kept flipping the meat like an unstable person,
so I told him not to, and he's been yapping like a bird.
This idiot kept running his mouth when I was doing it the way you taught me!
Did you really teach him to grill pork like this?
After my parents died when I was nine,
the very first job that I had was delivering meat in Majang-dong.
So when it comes to meat, I am way more knowledgeable than you.
I mean, even if so, if you grill pork like this,
won't you lose all the juice?
Hey.
Stop spitting on the meat and go grab some sausages.
The Johnsonville ones. Okay?
Yes, sir.
All right, I got it. I'll call you later, so just stop.
Hey. What took you so long? The meat's ready.
I was on the phone with my wife about my kids' cram school stuff.
Is that all the Johnsonville?
No, there were too many for me to carry.
Thank you for coming all this way, Deacon Lee, yes.
Who is this?
Oh.
Not someone I should be introducing out in the open.
In short, he'll be helping us with the US Forces in Korea.
Shall we check the goods first?
The pastor ordered me to check the money first.
I agree that money is more important than life,
but out here, it's like announcing that we're dealing drugs.
Once I check the goods, I'll get you the money immediately.
I know.
Give me a minute.
Man, does that pork taste like rib eye or what?
It's as miraculous as the feeding of the 5,000.
As expected, he told me to check the money first.
My God, this is frustrating.
Are you really that out of touch?
All right. How about this?
Why don't we move the plane to the hangar,
and then you can check the money inside?
My men are waiting with the money in there, all right?
Let's stop drawing attention.
Okay, then. The money's here. See for yourself.
Mr. Lee Sangjun, this is the NIS. Put your hands up.
Damn it!
I believe in God, the Father Almighty…
Lee, it's all over.
Do you have any idea just how much you all have disgraced our country?
It's all over. Let's go.
…suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died…
…the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins,
the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.
We got it.
PMC BLUE TARGET BASE, VENEZUELA
Sir, Jeon's still sending messages to Lee, asking for an update.
What should we do? Over.
Look through their old messages and send a similar reply.
Throw him off the scent until we cross the Suriname border.
Buy us time any way you can. Over.
Has Mr. Goo contacted you yet?
No, he said he'd call after the deal is over.
Why? Is Lee not responding?
PASTOR
Jeon will be arrested in 30 minutes.
Do you think he'll take the blame for all the things that have happened?
He'll need a fall guy.
Who do you think it will be?
We shouldn't have teamed up with a heathen.
It was not the path of God.
Damn.
The maximum sentence for drug trafficking is ten years in Korea.
But if the DEA were to apply domestic laws,
you'll be stuck in a US prison until you die, no…
even after you die.
So choose.
You cannot persecute or threaten me with the laws of man.
I know. I know that very well.
But that's just how it's going to go.
We will extenuate your offense and negotiate
between the DEA and the Korean prosecution.
All you have to do is lie to Jeon over the phone, okay?
PASTOR
Now,
I am going to pick this up, whether you like it or not.
And your sentence will all depend on this call.
Is that understood?
Hello?
Yes, Pastor.
Why haven't you been picking up?
Hello? Did something happen?
The reception's bad in here.
I checked the cash and handed over the goods. It all went smoothly.
When I get back,
let's have a drink to celebrate.
Is that so?
All right.
I'll be chilling a bottle of nice champagne,
so come back in one piece.
Yes, Pastor.
It all went well. He's coming back with the money.
I gotta go prepare some good champagne.
LAST INVITATION FOR VIP VISIT HERE IN TEN MINUTES
Mr. Kang,
what are you doing in Puerto Rico?
What are you talking about?
I'm in Suriname right now.
No, I'm talking about you and Goo Sangman.
What are you two scheming in Puerto Rico?
Are you trying to steal my coke and take it to Korea?
What are you talking about?
Didn't you say it went well and Sangjun's on his way back?
He said let's have a drink to celebrate. Have you ever seen him drink alcohol?
What is it?
Did Goo capture Sangjun or something?
He must be high on seeing so much money and is now craving alcohol.
He's human, after all.
You motherfucker…
You better come clean if you want to live.
Where are my goods right now?
Why do you have to be like this?
Why don't you radio the plane, then?
I thought we were going to celebrate. You're killing the mood here.
I'm sorry to say this, Pastor,
but I think you have serious trust issues.
Haven't you learned to be more open-minded through faith?
I've always been open-minded,
but the Satan-possessed bastards keep testing me.
SURINAME AIR FORCE BASE
Shit!
When did you start planning this?
I wonder when it was.
Was it since you ruined my skate business?
No. Was it when I first came to Suriname?
I don't remember.
I thought Satan had you until now…
but you were a rat!
I don't have time. You better answer me quickly!
Where is my coke?
It's in the US. That place you're scared shitless of.
If you want it, go get it. Damn it.
You motherfucker!
I was trying to help you make big money.
Why'd you do something so stupid?
I just don't get it.
Hey, what are you doing, Byun?
Jeon Yohan.
It's all over. Drop your weapon and surrender.
Fucking hell!
Let go, fuck!
Let go of me!
Shit!
Fuck, let go!
Shit!
You fucking bastard!
Go! Hurry, go!
Shit.
Shit!
Darn it!
Shit!
You piece of shit!
Shit, you…
You fucking Satan!
In the name of God!
You ruined my life and Eungsoo's, you son of a bitch!
Mr. Jeon Yohan. I'm with the NIS.
With the cooperation of the DEA, you're under arrest
for drug trafficking, murder, and aiding and abetting murder.
Shit.
You have the right to an attorney
and the right to remain silent.
Captain Kim.
You went through a lot.
That's just my job.
Hey.
Take a look at my mom's car, would you? She says it keeps breaking down.
What's the model?
A Galloper.
Bring it over, then.
But let's go home first.
Mr. Kang.
Thank you so much.
Sure.
Great work.
EDEN SNACKS
Here's your gimbap.
-Thank you. -Please enjoy.
Are you done? How much more today?
INSTANT TTEOKBOKKI
Did you solve the problems up to here?
What about this? You didn't solve this one.
This too, okay?
That too.
-That too. -Dad.
Dad!
Oh my goodness.
What took you so long?
I'm sorry.
Now, wait. How did you get so much prettier?
I mean…
Did you get some work done?
And why did you get so ugly?
I married you for your handsome face.
Dad, are you leaving again?
No, I'm not.
Never.
SIX MONTHS LATER
JACKSON CAR CENTER
You can't really tell this is
fake from the looks of it.
Of course not.
All the parts, including the tension arm, affect the cushioning
of the lower body of the vehicle.
Since Westerners and Koreans have different body structures,
I don't see the point of using the original, you know.
I'm glad I heard about you and came here.
You made the right choice.
You saved money, and you used Korean products like a true patriot.
Man.
I can't believe someone is still driving this model.
Are you here to junk it?
No.
We received a report that an auto shop in Dongducheon was ripping off customers.
So I'm here to crack down.
A report?
I haven't even been paid the rest of the promised money.
I should be reporting you.
What happened to my money?
That's the reason I'm here.
I spoke with my superiors,
and due to accounting issues, we'll give you
two shops in Uijeongbu instead of cash.
They're karaoke bars under the agency's management.
You'll make way more than we promised in just two years.
Nah.
Forget it.
I won't run that sort of thing.
Why? It's all yours for free. There won't be any trouble.
Nothing is really free in this world.
And I don't want to get involved in that business anymore.
Let me ask you something.
How long do I have to keep secret that I took part in a NIS operation?
Well, you can tell the people around you,
but the NIS won't acknowledge it officially.
Why do you ask?
Well, you know…
It's just…
That story's all I got after everything I went through all those years.
When my kids grow up,
I gotta be able to at least tell them that their dad
took part in a NIS operation, wouldn't you say?
I went to see Jeon Yohan yesterday.
Yes, I heard he got ten years and that he's appealing.
Yes.
But he asked me to pass along a message to you.
He said there's something he needs back.
What is it?
He said it was some autographed baseball.
What?
Hyungju.
Bring that ball over here.
This ball with the fake autograph?
I'm not too sure myself, but he said it was something he treasured
because it was the only authentic thing he owned.
This is authentic?
I don't know. He said so, so it might be.
Who knows?
Subtitle translation by: Daham Yoon