EPISODE 3
SIN-JAE...
She should tell us if she'll be late. She's making us wait.
Good parts like drumsticks and wings
should be eaten while they're crispy on the outside.
Sin-jae, just drink with Eun-sup today.
I have something to take care of.
Eat up. She says she can't come.
One bottle of soju, please.
Hang on.
Tae-eul really refused chicken and beer?
What's going on? That's unbelievable.
Lieutenant Jeong Tae-eul.
I take you
to be my wife, the Queen.
You just became the reason.
The reason why I should stay in this world.
Did you say "queen"? Why?
Did I look cool over the last few days?
You've gone so mad that your brain turned 360 degrees.
If it's about the angle of rotation, a 360-degree means its original position.
Oh, right. It should've been 180 degrees.
So?
Are you saying you mean it?
I've just given you a whole world.
I don't know how I can be any more sincere.
Oh, I just received a whole world.
Right, I guess that's a good item
to be giving on the street while going to eat chicken.
Are you crazy?
Among real numbers, zero is my favorite.
You have the nature of that number.
Do I? Who would have known?
Usually, a zero means that there is nothing,
but it's actually a number of absolute power.
It can nullify any number or take everything away from it.
What makes money powerful is not the number at the front,
but the number of zeros behind it.
A number trapped in a root symbol can escape under only two circumstances.
They need to have a square root or meet the powerful number, zero.
You're always busy, and you don't care much for me.
Because of you, I'm powerless here,
but it's fine.
You are much more amazing than I had imagined.
And you're standing in front of the root symbol I'm trapped in.
You asked if I meant it. That's my answer.
Believe me now?
Believe what?
I was asking if you really mean to keep talking nonsense.
You're as slow-witted
-as a bear. -A bear?
A bear?
Are you insulting me since you have nothing to say?
Would it be okay for a king to marry some random bear?
They'd oppose that.
The court and the cabinet would all oppose strongly.
All right, let's go. Let's go there.
Take me to the parallel universe of yours.
I'll go and proclaim myself the mother of the people.
Lead the way. Which way is it?
Come on, lead the way.
What is it?
Is this the wrong doorway to your world?
If you have to recite a spell, do it. No need to feel embarrassed.
I'm looking for it.
But it's not opening since I came empty-handed.
I guess we should've brought something.
Are you kidding me?
I know it's hard to believe, but there should be two obelisks there.
Your lies are getting detailed.
You mean the rocks in temples?
Yes. They stand between the world of gods and humans.
I heard a flute, then came thunder and lightning,
and two large obelisks appeared.
I guess I'm not allowed to use that door today.
Are you bored or something?
Why did you come here when you're not allowed?
I needed to check once,
but you told me to lead the way, so it was a good opportunity.
What did I do to deserve this?
Why am I talking such nonsense with him when it's freezing cold?
Mr. Kim Gae-ddong.
Listen carefully.
Your DNA results will probably come out by tomorrow.
It'll be a relief if we find your relative,
but even if we don't,
this is as much as I can do to help.
And stop calling Eun-sup. Got that?
Did he agree to that?
He's government property, so he doesn't have a free will.
Would Eun-sup and Yeong really have the same DNA?
Even twins don't have the exact same DNA.
So even if you find a relative, they won't be my real family.
Why would a relative not be your family?
My mother and father passed away a long time ago.
The first duty of a king
is carrying out the funeral of the former king.
It was when I was eight.
That's a long time ago. Shall we go now?
What's his name?
You're an only child but call him your brother.
What's your name, then?
Why ask when you don't even know yours?
I never said I don't know. You just can't say it even if I tell you.
-Are you the poet Kim So-wol? -Who's Kim So-wol?
You're really good at pretending.
I won't "finish the last words I had in my heart,"
so stop being nosy about my life.
Is that guy really a huge part of your life?
Hey!
The five tenets of Taekwondo are
courtesy, perseverance, integrity, self-control, and indomitable spirit.
For people without black belts, it'd be Taeguk 1 to 8.
For people with black belts, it'd be from Koryo to Ilyeo.
You're the Taekwondo master?
As you can see, the road of learning is a long and rough unpaved road.
But there is no need to worry.
I'll accompany you to the end,
so you'll show courtesy, have perseverance,
integrity, and self-control, and have an indomitable spirit.
-Is that belt real? -Talk politely.
JEONG TAE-EUL
Is this perseverance?
Don't lower your guard either.
You're the one who needs to learn perseverance, not me.
It'll be a waste of money to just lie there.
Get up. You will learn breakfalls first.
Let's just skip that.
I fell thousands of times before.
And you'll keep falling in the future,
so I'll teach you how to fall safely.
Hey.
Hey, that's prejudice.
I just look a bit rough. I'm not a bad person.
They were talking about you.
You really are handsome.
You don't have an ID, do you?
Hey.
Are you trying to attack me?
Your resume states
that your family is living in Canada right now.
-Is your family wealthy? -Pardon?
Oh, well...
We didn't have any financial trouble.
Then you won't do anything stupid over money.
Do you have many friends?
It hasn't been long since I came from Canada.
I only have one childhood friend that I meet often.
Then you're forced to be reticent.
The reason why I'm hiring you is--
What?
I got the job?
So suddenly?
It's not sudden.
You've applied for four years, and I've watched you for four years.
You've been watching me?
-How? -Nickname Jogon Jogon.
I've enjoyed your fanfics.
I was happy living in the world you created.
I appreciate your ability to create something from nothing,
so I will give you an important job.
Are you familiar with After Effects and Photoshop?
Wow, that's crazy.
Sorry about that.
I got a spot for you at the Royal Public Affairs Office.
I want you to just write like you used to.
Please write beautiful stories and touching hashtags.
HIS MAJESTY IS GROOMING HANDSOMENESS STILL SHOWS THROUGH THE MASK
Head Court Lady Noh is working hard.
Prime Minister,
are you honest?
Honesty is a privilege that only the king can have
since he doesn't need to care about approval ratings.
But I'm a politician.
I thank you on behalf of all the citizens
for voluntarily deciding to pay taxes.
But as a politician, I'm planning on using your honesty--
I heard you vetoed the salary raise of the Congress members.
Do you think you can win?
Am I going to be the Joker in that fight?
Don't you know what card you are?
You're always the King, of course.
I'll do my best to win.
Just watch me.
I've been watching.
He said he'd watch, but he ran off?
-Pardon? -Is everyone attending today?
Oh, yes.
Since it's an important agenda,
even those on a business trip returned this morning.
They only work hard when their money is on the line.
It's the first time in three years that a salary raise has been mentioned
since the discussion at the last cabinet meeting.
Living expenses have risen since then,
and it's natural to raise a salary based on that.
But a veto?
My goodness.
Aren't you a member of our party, Prime Minister?
Prime Minister,
are you trying to use our well-earned money
to maintain your own approval ratings?
I really didn't want to say this,
but don't you think that position is too much for you?
I mean, the party helped you gain that position
by creating a favorable image for you.
But all you're doing is putting on more makeup.
Mr. Park, if this position can be kept by dressing up and putting on makeup,
then you can do the same as well.
Look here, Prime Minister!
COREA PARTY
His Majesty has been paying taxes voluntarily since last year.
Don't you think we should improve our image?
There are articles out every day
about the increasing gap between high earners like politicians
and low earners.
Of course, postponing the raise just once won't narrow the gap.
But we can show the citizens
that our party's values are clearly centered around them.
If you understand why our party's approval rating is so low,
please explain it to the people next to you.
Don't keep it to yourself.
And one more thing.
I'm the Prime Minister. Not the representative of a party.
My mouth feels...
My mouth feels so fresh.
Chief.
What is it?
I just heard that they're seizing Sin-jae's salary again.
Again?
You didn't tell him that, did you?
No. If I wanted to, I would've gone to the office right away.
-Why am I here to tell you about it? -Good job.
Do you think his mother still hasn't quit gambling?
This is unbelievable!
His mother grew up a bit spoiled in a wealthy environment.
She has no knowledge of the world.
People enjoy gambling even when they weren't spoiled.
It's so irritating.
What do we do about poor Sin-jae?
This is the list of junk dealers in Eunpyeong, Seodaemun, and Jung-gu.
I asked around in Seongbuk, Dongdaemun, and Seongdong-gu, but there was nothing.
Do I really have to investigate this at my rank?
When are we getting a new recruit?
This morning.
It's the afternoon.
The sun's down already.
I mean, he came to work real early, so I sent him to Squad Two to help--
Wow.
Is that our new recruit who just caught a criminal?
You look well-built. Nice.
It's nice to see you, newbie. Tell us your name.
Yes!
I'm Jang Michael.
Sit down, sir.
And answer the detective's questions properly.
He's the detective.
Hello!
I'm Jang Michael, and I'll be working with you starting today.
It was my dream to wear a handcuff with a criminal I caught.
I won't do it again.
Right, once is enough.
Is there another dream you have? Even if you do, don't ever mention it.
Yes, sir.
But you...
-What's your name again? -It's Jang Michael.
It's my baptismal name. Just call me Jangmi.
My friends all call me that.
Jangmi, as in "rose"? Wow.
I'll send you the manual, so tell me your email.
Yes, sir.
It's rose93...
Oh, I'm sorry. I mean...
We weren't shocked at your English skills, you know.
-"Rose"? -I was actually shocked at 93.
Okay, just continue.
Yes, sir.
It's rose93@unicorn.net!
I will do my best with passion and a sense of duty!
I'm happy to be on the team!
Wow, look at you.
"Passion and sense of duty"? That's overwhelming.
Let's get rid of one. It'll exhaust you, too.
Copy that list and follow your seniors with passion.
-Yes, sir! -You can drive a manual, right?
Oh, I'm sorry.
I was born in 1993, so...
Okay, I'll drive since I was born in 1987.
I'll drive, I was born in 1990.
A crowbar? You can look around.
You can find scrap metal on the right.
There are some crowbars there.
Is the weapon a crowbar this time?
The world is so scary these days.
You're lucky.
I didn't get enough scrap metal, so I couldn't sell them.
You can dig around.
Let's go.
Ms. Jeong! Mr. Kang!
I found it! I think I found it!
What?
The blood.
This is it, right?
-I think it is. -Are you a shaman or what?
Hand it over to the Forensics team. You two wrap this up.
What do you mean? You should join us.
What would this rookie know?
-You're telling me to do everything. -I guess you understood, then.
Good luck.
Where are you going? Are you receiving a bribe or what?
It's too bad that such a fine tradition is disappearing.
I really like your jokes.
"Jokes"? We weren't joking.
Why? You only take your salary and nothing else?
Take him.
Take him! He believes everything he's told!
What should I do with you?
I picked this up on my way here. Nobody saw me.
If we pick up money, we should give it to the police. Detective Kang,
please find the owner.
Wait, maybe you're the owner.
I did a background check on you the last few days.
Your family was rich, but went bankrupt when you were 15.
You are drowning in debt.
Right, I lived in an upscale neighborhood. Why? Are you jealous?
Of course. I lived in Area B of the Youth Detention Center.
But I guess I'm better off now.
How?
Do you own a house?
Then I'd be jealous because I live on rent.
I'm really curious, though.
Why do you live so honestly?
Well, aren't you being a curious George?
I don't live honestly.
Somebody once told me to be someone standing at the edge of the wrong path.
-So I'm living like this, okay? -Wow.
That's so touching.
Then you should earn lots of money. The government doesn't give you this much.
I'm not asking for much.
Just give me a call before any crackdowns, and let us off a little if we get caught.
It's a win-win--
Can a cop beat civilians like this?
Don't you know what it's like these days?
Call the police if you want. And I got hired ages ago.
-You little... -Hey, it's fine.
Why don't you calm down and--
You asshole, you chose the wrong guy.
You better be here at the next crackdown.
And make sure I catch you,
so I can get promoted, all right?
-Taekwon! -Taekwon!
-Taekwondo! Concentration! -Taekwondo! Concentration!
Everyone, gather round. Roll call.
Yang Seo-jun.
-Here! -Here!
Jeong Si-ho.
-Here! -Here!
All right, answer just once, shortly and politely.
-Rock, paper, scissors. -Jeong Seo-yun.
-Here! -Here!
Jeong Ji-min.
-Here! -Here!
Rock, paper, scissors.
The five tenets of Taekwondo are courtesy, perseverance, integrity...
Hey!
Be quiet, you little jerks!
You should listen to your master when he's talking! You little punks!
Why are you crying?
Stop crying!
Cut it out!
KANG SIN-JAE
Hey, Sin-jae.
You...
You should stop teaching the kids.
-Why? -They said they're scared of you.
They go home all excited and never come back.
Kids these days don't have any perseverance.
You punk! You're the one who should have perseverance!
My goodness.
You can't do this to me.
You promised to keep me off the streets for my money.
How will I make a living if you kick me out like this?
All I can do is become a gangster.
If I do, I'll take tons of money for the building maintenance fees,
so think carefully.
Why weren't you so good with words in front of the kids?
I'll be better tomorrow.
I can lead kids on the right path, too.
I'll get someone else to do the leading,
so do something else.
Why don't you become someone
on the edge of the wrong path?
POLICE EXAM PREPARATION BOOK
I handed the weapon over to forensics. I was really nervous.
The Forensics team just called.
-You left your phone there. -Really?
I bought it yesterday. Oh, no...
My gosh, Jangmi.
Can you handle this important task?
What you're going to do now
is the most important job our team's rookie needs to do.
-Is it a case? -It'll be if you fail to do this.
Organize activity bills and write up work reports.
The overtime payments of your seniors depend on you now.
So with your passion, record each second. Pick up your pen.
Right!
Use a black pen, Jangmi.
Black!
This is Violent Crimes Division Three, Lieutenant Jeong.
It's me. I guess you're still at work.
-It's a relief. -Kim Gae-ddong?
No wonder why my cellphone was quiet today.
How did you find out the direct line to my office desk?
Eun-sup.
-Jangmi! -Yes?
Bring Jo Eun-sup here.
In handcuffs. You can beat him up if he refuses.
Hey.
-Eun-sup? -Wow, it's broken.
Gosh, it can't even live up to its worth.
Don't even talk to me.
I'm not getting involved with you anymore.
It's great.
Hey,
what did you say to get me handcuffed?
All I said was "Eun-sup."
I told you to keep it a secret.
How can you be so cheap?
You might not know it, but nothing I have is cheap.
So as an apology,
I'm appointing you chief of the Royal Guard in this world.
You're the Unbreakable Sword now. It's a very honorable position.
-You're crazy. -"Crazy"?
I must take you back to my world with me.
You'll be beheaded.
Yeah, sure.
I don't have a head, so I'll skip my bow.
Yeong.
Head Court Lady Noh.
Since the King hasn't appeared, there are rumors about him being ill.
They will soon start writing speculative articles.
We are in trouble now.
He won't come out of his study and won't let anyone in or out.
I'm feeling so heavy with worries.
I have a solution.
We can cloud the issue in times like this.
Where is the Jo Yeong, the Chief of the Royal Guards?
-What are you doing here? -Work.
Give me your phone, unlocked.
Head Court Lady Noh told you to cooperate with me, right?
-Do you have SNS? -I don't.
I knew it. I was just checking for any hidden accounts.
I'll check your photo album.
I guess you came to work with your father's phone.
It's my phone.
I know. I'm making fun of you.
Amazing.
I'm going to use this photo.
BUSAN, THE CULTURAL CAPITAL
-Jo Yeong's account? -Don't impersonate him.
Gon Jo couple is official now.
I thought it would never happen.
JEONG TAE-EUL
Find out everything you can about her.
And of course, this is a secret.
Isn't she
the woman from the ID card His Majesty had?
How do you know that?
I already investigated her three years ago under His Majesty's orders.
I looked through all database, but such a person didn't exist.
And as you would've seen, the issue date is strange, too.
It could be fake.
I'm getting a headache. And it breaks my heart.
I told him not to,
but I guess he never gave up.
The woman he was chasing,
could it have been this woman?
How can there be nothing?
There aren't any immigration records, either.
Don't worry.
That woman isn't His Majesty's style.
She won't even get along well with him.
You can tell she's not a science person.
And you,
do you know what your style is?
Oh, my head.
Oh, my heart.
The number you have called--
The number you have called is unavailable--
SIN-JAE
Detective Jeong!
Oh, Officer Yoon. Did you get the DNA results?
Yes.
But there aren't any matches, even in the missing persons database.
Nothing?
-Are you sure? -Yes.
You said he doesn't even have ID.
How can there really be nothing? I've never seen such a person.
Damn it. Hang on.
This is Lieutenant Jeong.
This is the Korea Racing Authority.
I'm contacting you about the document you sent us.
Could we take a look at the horse you were asking about?
So is it a stolen horse?
No, it wasn't stolen at all.
It's a rare breed from a Spanish descendant,
so we can't find it in Korea right now.
We're curious about how that horse is here.
Hello? Lieutenant Jeong?
Let's talk after I drink a glass. I really need alcohol right now.
But why are you mixing two kinds of alcohol?
It's not just mixing. It makes a new drink.
You've never seen this before?
Why? Your horse is of Spanish descendant, but you've never seen this?
Don't you have soju and beer in your world?
-We have. -Then why don't you mix them?
Don't you know MSD?
You know MSD?
It's the joy of life.
Bottoms up for the King.
-Why are you laughing? -The MSD you know and the MSD I know
are so different.
And once again, I never drink anything that hasn't been tasted beforehand.
Are you really from another world?
I told you but you didn't believe me.
Who's allowed to use that door?
I'm not sure yet,
but someone besides me might have used it.
-Who's that? -I can only tell you
-if you become part of my family. -Gosh.
-Stop making things up. -You should know, though.
If I make up something, then that becomes the law.
You should know this.
If I give you a punch, then that becomes a bruise.
-What a liberal arts person. -Right.
We come up with ideas and the science guys make them a reality.
But I don't think you can do either of them.
You said it's a parallel universe. But why is the capital Busan?
It's the cultural capital. The central government is in Seoul,
the politicial capital. Pyongyang is the economic capital.
You call it South and North Korea,
but we call it the southern and northern region.
And the King and Queen stay in the main palace in Busan.
-In case you're curious. -That's nonsense.
Why would the King stay in Busan and not Seoul?
I'm not curious.
Since 1592, we've had a political conflict with Japan.
We're always at the brink of war.
So my grandfather, King Haejong,
announced a constitutional monarchy in 1945,
leaving the parliament in Seoul and moving the palace to Busan.
It was to show the royal court's pledge to stand at the front
to face our enemies first.
That's why the statue of Admiral Yi Sun-Sin is in Busan.
The statue shows
that no one can cross our Kingdom's seas and invade our Kingdom.
I see your novel is going well.
You got nothing on my DNA results.
But you still can't really believe me,
right?
So who do you think I am?
There is no information at all about me in this world.
I hope your earth
can become round soon.
I'm going to use the bathroom and pay, so you can head out first.
What is...
No wonder.
I thought it was too expensive.
When did you get that?
Before you came back,
the owner asked if I needed anything else, so I answered yes.
I nearly got fooled.
A King? And the stuff about the capital?
You're a total nutjob.
This is so ridiculous.
I've missed you for 25 years--
-Shut up! -You'll be beheaded for that.
You're so full of yourself.
Just keep working on your novel.
My gosh.
Why are you following me?
I'm not following you.
I'm going to say goodnight to Maximus.
But why won't it eat the carrots I give?
Do Senior 7th Rank officials only eat freshly picked food?
Did you taste it beforehand?
Why didn't you eat the carrots she gave you?
Eat them from now on. At least keep it in your mouth.
That's a king's order.
What?
-Why do I always look at this? -Yes.
Prince Buyeong performed the autopsy.
The fingerprints and DNA all matched with traitor Lee Lim.
I know. I know that, but...
The body is like Lee Lim,
but it's like an unknown symbol that's not him.
Sometimes, symbols of math or science
are useful when understanding a certain phenomenon.
For example, the plus sign is meaningless on its own.
It's a symbol that signifies the adding of subjects.
So my hypothesis is
that this body is a symbol that Lee Lim used
to show that he died.
But then comes a bigger question.
What is this body,
and how does it have the same DNA?
What was added
to the real traitor Lee Lim?
Where are you?
What has been
added to you, Your Majesty?
I told you to just pretend.
Don't actually sell food here.
Careful what you say.
Those kids have ears too.
Hey, kids.
Move. That's my seat.
If you sit here, you can become a Prime Minister.
I succeeded because it was me.
I even went to the palace before.
That woman goes there every day.
She's the King's girlfriend.
Right?
You can stay, and you go home.
Stop babysitting kids. You're taking care of all the kids.
My gosh.
You can play here and go home when your mom gets back.
-Okay. -Okay.
Mom, I want pollack soup.
And I want it spicy.
What about the men outside? Are they joining you?
Just Mr. Kim.
The security team takes turns eating, so don't mind them.
What's that?
Oh, a customer left it here. They might come back to get it.
-Get some sleep. I'll wake you up later. -Okay.
RELICS EXHIBITION KINGDOM OF COREA
I hope your earth
can become round soon.
What's going on?
The tank is full.
I should turn off the engine first. Stay calm.
This is Hero Taekwondo Academy.
-Hello? -Is that you?
Why...
Why is Kim Gae-ddong answering--
What?
-Did you just hang up on me? -You did that often to me.
Don't you dare.
Why are you there?
I was here the whole time since I came to this world.
You just didn't know it.
-Let me talk to my father. -Your father is in a meeting.
Your father gave me coffee, and he even tasted it for me.
What do you need? I'll tell him later.
I'm... in front of the supermarket,
but my car just stopped.
I need him to watch my car until someone comes to fix it.
I can take a taxi.
What state is your car in?
If I tell you, would you know...
Oh, I guess you might.
You're a science guy, right?
What should I do?
-Answer my questions first. -Okay.
-Did you change your engine oil? -Of course.
And the fuel filter that's replaced every 20,000km?
What's that?
-What stuff do you have? -Hang on.
A bottle of water, wet towels...
Beef jerky and a hair tie.
-Then take the hair tie and water. -Okay.
-Hang on. -Tie your hair and open up the bonnet.
-And... -Yes?
Drink that water while you wait. I'll be there.
Are you kidding me?
Good cars stop like that to protect their engines.
That means there's nothing you can do. I'll be there soon.
Just hang on.
Someone will come in ten minutes to fix the car.
So just watch my car until then.
Don't touch anything. You...
Gosh, it feels like...
I'm leaving my kid in danger.
So take care of it like you take care of Maximus.
This thing is a Senior Fifth Rank to me, okay?
Time stopped for a bit just now.
Didn't you feel it?
Why would time stop?
-Did you decide to get weirder? -Everything stopped except for me.
Why not you?
It's a theory, but I think it might be a side effect of using that door.
But thanks to that,
I saw something beautiful.
Okay, enjoy yourself.
And please watch my car too.
Bye.
I unintentionally got a car.
EOSU BOOKSTORE
THE KING LEFT THE PALACE
Your Highness.
It's been a long time.
The world is peaceful,
so I couldn't feel the time passing by.
I guess there are many customers in the book shop.
Yes, they always come at the agreed time.
On that day...
I should've realized it once I found out
that Manpasikjeok is the key.
That traitor Lee Lim has the other half of it.
And that he is probably alive
moving back and forth from the two parallel worlds.
I should have known
before I had laid my eyes on this beautiful thing.
I should've known that it is the key
and the lock.
Have you all been well?
-Your Highness! -Your Highness!
Listen up.
We got the results from the Forensics team.
They found the blood of both the killer and the victim on the crowbar.
We can finish up this case.
Sin-jae, you write the investigation report.
Good job.
-Great job. -Thank you, sir.
"Good job"? That's it?
-We should have an after-work party today. -My gosh.
But Chief...
-Oh, please. -Oh, please.
Kim Bok-man is strongly denying it,
but everything's adding up perfectly. Don't you think so?
Among the guys who strongly denied their crimes,
nobody was innocent.
They all killed someone and denied it.
-We have the weapon and a clear motive. -Right.
And the victim's body was in his trunk.
Which out of those three is bothering you?
I'm not saying there's something specific.
It feels like someone planned all this.
My gosh.
Why are you looking at me? She's looking at me.
Buzz, buzz. 2019 Kang Sin-jae. Is it the same over there?
Do you have after-work parties without investigating everything?
It's been 20 years, so I guess some things would've changed.
It's Jin-woong from Signal!
She's talking nonsense to me, and he keeps playing along.
You little... Hey.
You little...
Good job.
The number you have called is unavailable--
The victim's wife isn't picking up.
I guess she ran away from the loan sharks.
Are you going to dig more?
Kim Bok-man is garbage anyway.
We can put him behind bars for longer, so why do all that?
A detective shouldn't talk like that. You came with me anyway
to make sure he isn't falsely accused.
I'm only making sure you don't feel wronged.
If you'll dig more, trust the evidence we found.
If it really was planned by someone, that evidence will point to something.
I doubt it'll have anything useful but check this.
Wow, 2019 Kang Sin-jae.
Hey, Kang Sin-jae from 11th grade, Class 3, Number 5!
What's going on today?
The past keeps calling me today.
It's been such a long time. Has it been three years?
What are you doing in the hood?
Was he your teacher?
No, my old classmate.
You should go. He might kill me.
I sent him to jail three years ago.
Your friend must've succeeded after getting released from jail.
He has a large group.
Yeah, and I only have you.
Sometimes I think I should've just stayed on that path.
You can rely on me.
You're in Violent Crimes Squad Three now.
Hey, misters.
You can't just jaywalk like that.
Your girlfriend?
Oh, she's a detective.
Female detectives are so scary these days.
Maybe I should change my job. Should I become a househusband?
-You two have some nerve coming here. -It's three.
Hey! How did you get here?
By car. Your Senior Fifth Rank official.
-It was pretty speedy. -What?
We'll talk about that later.
So how are you going to do this?
Are you three teaming up?
I'm just going to watch. The officers can take care of it.
Why are you confusing us?
Guys, make sure to beat up Number 5 Kang Sin-jae from Class 3 properly.
I owe him a lot.
Why did you become a cop?
It's dangerous to be a cop.
Not everyone in the world can be brave.
So I decided to become brave.
Hey! Get this jerk first!
You shouldn't do that.
I hate it
when people touch me.
I told you, didn't I? I worked out a lot.
-I'm glad I was able to prove it. -Are you kidding me?
Are you mad? You drove? Do you even have a license?
The King doesn't have a license.
-I'm the one who issues-- -You crazy...
How did you come here?
I went to the station to see you,
and they said you were out. I looked at your GPS
and this place was looked up a few times.
It's a relief I met you here. I nearly had to go to the forensics.
Over here.
I got some stuff. Put on a bandage while we eat.
So we meet again.
Are you feeling all right? It looked like you got beat up badly.
What are you doing here? You seemed to be on their side.
What's with the two of you?
Let's continue after we eat.
Why didn't you buy the good ones?
Some are even waterproof these days.
Those are too expensive.
And why did you only get one?
The bigger one is mine.
Try to divide it equally. Don't think about eating the bigger half.
You could've just bought two. There are two people.
It's actually three.
-I'll pay for this. -No, I will. Head out first.
Mister.
Pay for mine.
I need that hospitality more than her.
You really are a funny dude.
He really doesn't hold grudges.
He doesn't keep anything to himself.
I'll head out first. Come with me. Where's my car?
Head to the station. And you wait for me.
Come with me.
Did you enjoy it?
Come out. Hurry.
Are you going to be late today?
-Why are you asking? -I should say goodbye.
I don't want to wait if you are.
Where are you going?
Back to my world.
I'm the King there. I left the palace empty for too long.
And you didn't share that ice cream with me.
You said it's a parallel universe.
You sound like you're making a short trip. Did you finally remember the spell?
It's not that I didn't know how to go back.
I just didn't want to go.
All right, then. Goodbye. I'm gonna be late.
I'll pay you back next time. Bye.
That horse is yours, right?
Which company made this harness? Give me their number.
That's an interesting question.
Why? Is it nice?
What's the company?
I don't know. I was never curious about it.
And you won't be able to reach them even if I knew.
Stop the nonsense.
What logo is this? I'm asking because I saw it before.
-Where? -You better be honest.
I didn't see it at a party.
Wherever you think you saw it, you're mistaken.
That logo is used
in a country in another world. It's not used here.
Oh, really?
How do you know about it?
I'm the King of that country.
He's a liberal arts person too.
How long will it take to analyze this? It's urgent.
Extremely urgent.
Everything is urgent here.
-It'll take two weeks minimum. -Wait, this is--
Everything here is about murder, robbery, and assault.
I truly mean it.
I have a family.
I work 13 hours a day.
Don't rush me.
Good luck.
What? You lent him money? How much?
I told you. 2,007,560 won.
He needed to check out of the hotel, but he was missing that much.
Do you sleep on a pile of cash?
That guy didn't even have 7,560 won to pay himself.
How could you lend him that much?
He has even strides, great pronunciation, and is good with words.
You can't achieve that with just any education.
I'm sure he's wealthy. He'll pay me back double the amount.
My gosh. Where is he right now?
He would've gone back to his world. He said he was going home.
What?
He said he's the King of his country. He left the palace empty for too long.
He'll stop by somewhere and head home.
AZALEAS SELECTED POEMS OF KIM SO-WOL
"Oh, shattered name.
Oh, the name that parted in the air.
Oh, the name without an owner.
The name I will die calling.
I could not finish the last words.
I had in my heart.
The one I loved."
"The one
I loved."
The King finally came out of his study.
Where did you go to this time?
My nephew finally found...
The time stopped. It's the second time.
What's wrong with you?
Mom, please.
I should've gone straight to his bedroom.
I don't want to hurt you. But my words will be hurtful.
Do it until he wants to die.
Where were you?
Don't be surprised by what's about to happen.
No way...
Subtitle translation by Ju-young Park