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2026 NATIONAL SPORTS FESTIVAL HIGH SCHOOL TEAM LINEUP
COACH: HONG DO-YEOP ASSISTANT COACH: JANG TAE-HA
Hong Do-yeop.
Jang Tae-ha.
They're together.
So the man who was so against throwing a punch outside of the ring
made an allowance for his disciple, huh?
Pride of Gujin! Kim Pil-seung!
Taffy Fists!
- Are you ready to have fun? - Definitely.
She shouldn't waste her time like that.
Maybe before I lost my memory I was a pr…
A prodigy of some sort!
- You are smart. - You were amazing.
So her memory's gone.
We've located her whereabouts. She's in Gujin at Jang Tae-ha's.
They're together.
I'll need to see it for myself.
Is this your watch?
Thank you.
You're welcome.
Although,
is that really yours?
It looks like a lady's watch.
Does it? You have a good eye.
It's pretty obvious it's too small for you.
Once it was a lady's.
It belongs to me now.
Oh.
Right.
Let's meet again.
Why do I feel like this?
It's warm out. Why am I shivering?
The thing is, it's the first time seeing that man in this village.
He wore a custom suit, a very expensive one,
and he had a lot of hair,
and his eyes were big and super round.
But what's weird is that he was carrying around a lady's watch.
- Do you know who he is? - Yes.
Who then?
Who else could a big and super rounded-eyed guy
who goes prowling around with a lady's watch be?
A crazy bastard. Who else?
Ah.
Uh-huh.
Ah, hi, Song-wol.
PAYCHECK
What's this envelope?
I get paid? Really?
No way!
Hooray!
My salary is really cute.
Hey, with all that cash, you can buy some new outfits.
You do like to wear nice clothing, don't you?
Ah, so you are, um, Baek Sang-gil,
Chairman of Mirae Eden.
Why did you want to talk to me?
If you don't mind me asking, with all due respect.
Doctor, what was the meeting with Gwak Chi-hyeon about?
Uh… Ah, Prosecutor…
Ah, Go Ji-won, yes, she, uh…
She was a patient that had amnesia I treated a month ago.
She was suspicious of her boyfriend then.
And one day, she recalled a guy named Gwak Chi-hyeon,
but she, uh, wanted to know the truth,
and I f… found him and I, uh, asked for, um…
Arranged a meeting.
So then, why did you tell Gwak Chi-hyeon that you didn't know who she was?
Uh…
I, uh… I was apprehensive. S… S… Scared.
I feel like something big is going on, and I don't want to get involved with it,
because I run this small clinic and I'm just a doctor here.
It's all just a giant puzzle to me. Um…
Therefore, I would appreciate it if you would, uh, leave, uh, please.
So, when do you think Prosecutor Go's memory will return?
Mm, well, no one has a clue about that.
Isn't that your specialty?
Of course. I'm not a fortune teller--
Yes, sorry. That wasn't what I, um…
There is a way for her to remember faster.
Right, Doctor?
Tae-ha.
What are you doing?
You can kill me, Chairman.
Drop me into a tub of acid.
Vent all your anger.
Do whatever you want to me.
Please…
But please spare Prosecutor Go's life, Chairman.
She doesn't even know she was a prosecutor.
She has no memory of any of that.
She's completely harmless to you, Chairman.
Tae-ha.
Yes?
Just cut the melodrama.
Tell me why you let her live.
She was someone who helped me a while ago.
Jang Tae-ha, who worked like a machine for 14 years without making a single mistake,
decides to do this over sentimental nonsense?
Let's get going.
It's been a while. Say hi to your guys.
Had they lived up to your expectations,
you wouldn't have made the wrong choice.
It's such a shame.
Sir, please!
- Sir! - Stay still!
- The boys are to blame for that. - Please spare me!
Stop! Let them go!
Chairman!
Punish me. Not them, sir!
Oh, that's just not right.
I wouldn't do something like that to someone I cherished, Tae-ha.
Enough!
No, no! Please don't!
No!
Tae-ha! Sir, please. Tae-ha!
Tae-ha!
If you take a look throughout history, east or west,
they never use guns or knives when torturing the worst of them.
Instead, they used just a piece of dark cloth over their eyes.
Fear is not knowing what someone will do. It's scarier than any weapon is.
I'm aware of your strategy.
You can keep it up as much as you like, but the thing is,
you'll have to wonder every single day what I have in store
for you and Prosecutor Go…
and how I intend to get it done.
Have someone escort Director Jang most graciously
to his residence.
The other piece of evidence Gwak Chi-hyeon cited, Jang doesn't seem to know about it.
If he knew about it, instead of begging, he'd have been trying to negotiate.
Only Prosecutor Go knows where the evidence is.
And she has amnesia.
If we eliminate Prosecutor Go now--
No. The bitch will have a plan B she can fall back on.
If that somehow were to come out, it's not just trouble.
For Mayor Ju and I, that's the end. We must find it and have it destroyed.
In order to do that…
her past will have to be awakened.
Hey, Tae-ha!
Tae-ha! What do you mean by that? That Baek Sang-gil was here?
Did you meet Baek Sang-gil?
Oh no! Eun-sae! Is she all right?
There's somewhere I need to go to now. I'll tell you the details when I get back.
While I'm gone, please look after Go Eun-sae.
- Yeah. - Yeah, of course.
Oh, my heart's still pounding.
Jang Tae-ha!
Gi-jun, I
need your help.
No, no. I… I don't want to. No. I don't know anything. I don't… I…
I prefer to have no involvement in this thing.
With Go Eun-sae's condition,
it's logical to get rid of her before she recovers her memory.
But Baek Sang-gil hasn't killed her. Why is that?
Oh please, how would I know?
I ask because I have an inkling.
Gwak Chi-hyeon met with you.
Um, so what?
I made sure to tie up his hands and feet, yet he continued to look for Go Eun-sae.
That means Gwak Chi-hyeon is still useful to Baek Sang-gil.
There's something else Go Eun-sae has that he needs.
We need to find out what that is.
Gi-jun, please, help me.
You're the only one I can count on.
Oh no, I… really don't want to. You…
I know you don't know me well, since we're not close,
but I'm a complete chickenshit.
I can't even watch Unanswered Questions because it gives me the chills.
What's that other show? Surprise: Truth or Fiction?
I can't watch those shows because they give me palpitations, okay?
I… Gi-jun, help me. I need you.
I said I don't want to be--
Oh, Su-ji.
I left something behind, so…
Oh, this day has just been…
Does Jang Tae-ha need your help with something right now?
Huh?
Okay. So go ahead.
I'm all ears. What exactly do you need me to help you with?
Let's hear it.
CHEONAN SAMGEORI REST STOP
What did he say? Did he tell you?
So, when do you think Prosecutor Go's memory will return?
Why would Chairman Baek
come see you anyway?
Hm.
Well, to be honest,
I mostly avoid complications, so I pretended that I had no idea.
Since he came all the way out to my office to courteously ask about Go Ji-won,
I think I should be aware of what's going on.
What does Chairman Baek want from Prosecutor Go? Do you know?
Why would I tell you? How can I trust you? Hm?
Mm.
I made sure to tie up his hands and feet.
You almost died once, I'm told.
Hold on. Hold on a second!
No, no! There's more than just the watch!
Wait, but, uh, how do you…
H… How do you know about that?
The Chairman, of course.
Mm.
I'm sure you know this very well. There's a moment for people like us.
We become obsolete and we get this.
But now that the Chairman knows where Go Ji-won has been hiding,
we need to make ourselves useful to him
if we intend to go on living.
Don't you think?
Let's just think about it.
Can we be of service
to the Chairman?
What is it he really wants from Go Ji-won?
So Chairman Baek Sang-gil and Mayor Ju Min-jong,
there's another evidence that can prove their connection.
Never ask me to do anything like this again.
It has been so
very harrowing, you know?
Gwak Chi-hyeon is not the kind to easily talk about it either.
As a psychiatrist, I know a lot about human psychology.
That is, I do have a way with words.
I managed to reason with him and he talked.
It's pretty amazing, the things I can do.
Right. I appreciate it.
Just a second! That's not all.
Uh… Uh…
Could we discuss the things you can do later?
No, it's not that.
I bought this on the way down to Seoul.
You see, it's the latest model. It detects any GPS or wiretap devices.
How do you know Baek Sang-gil didn't plant anything while he was watching you?
I got one, too, and checked my car.
At least there wasn't anything in here.
But I'm still talking to you quietly, like this. Tae-ha, you must be careful.
Thank you, Gi-jun. Really. I'll pay you back.
Ah, sure.
I think I'm pretty cool, too, yeah.
What? The stowaway plan was leaked?
Apparently. I lost contact with one of the Japanese brokers.
I'm aware of your strategy. You can keep it up as much as you like, but…
Let's push the date on the stowaway.
Rescheduling would mean a long delay.
Then at least try to modify the time of departure.
I'm counting on you, Kaito.
Just like we did in Namba, Osaka, ten years ago.
I found nothing in our gym.
Baek Sang-gil never leaves anything that might be a problem.
Knowing a piece of evidence exists,
he won't harm Go Eun-sae until he knows it's been destroyed.
In some sense, it's good that she lost her memory.
She needs to get on that boat. We have to make it happen.
This Thursday, Go Eun-sae will be on her way, no matter what.
And you?
Are you okay?
Yes.
As long as he thinks I could be holding on to the evidence,
Baek Sang-gil will be careful about what he does.
All right, I'm gonna go.
Okay.
Go on.
What do we do?
Is Tae-ha gonna be in danger?
He's not some fool.
He's a smart man.
He must have a plan already.
How can we send Eun-sae away?
And how will Eun-sae live without Tae-ha by her side?
It's not like people can just control what's in their hearts.
There's no breaking the kind of love they've found.
Hm.
Here. First payday gift.
Since I lost my memory, it was my first payday,
and I thought, "What should I buy?"
People say, above all, it's crucial to wear good shoes.
With your first pay, you should've treated yourself.
Well, you know, I already have what I want, so…
Any way you look at it,
everything I need is Jang Tae-ha!
What's with that expression?
Is it because of that superstition
that when you buy shoes for someone, they run away? Hm.
If it wasn't obvious, that was not my intention.
From now on, let's walk together.
From now on,
you don't have to do everything on your own.
We're in this together.
So on that note…
Use it to cover Grandma's medication.
Go Eun-sae…
Are you getting emotional?
Well, I guess that's how much I like Jang Tae-ha.
From now on, let's walk together.
I looked into what you asked me. It can be done.
Good work.
And, for the guys who got injured today,
I sent you funds for their hospital bills.
- Sir. You didn't have to-- - It was my fault they got hurt.
How's it possible to be soft-hearted and do the job you did?
And with that soft heart, how will you put her on that boat?
She told me, instead of buying the clothes she wanted,
she bought you a little present.
You two like each other so much.
How will both of you go on when you've sent her away?
So I've been thinking.
We'll need everyone to lend a hand.
Hm?
Going somewhere today?
To work.
Work where?
You're going to the gym dressed like that?
Jang Tae-ha, wait! Wait!
What do you mean you're going back? Is that really what you want to do?
There's a hospital that will operate on the elderly.
Grandma can get her surgery.
I can't pay the hospital bills on what I make at the gym.
Uh-uh. No matter what, you can't.
It's not right! How can you go back to that life again?
Then, what choice is there?
You and I can earn more together.
- I'll work every part-time job I can-- - With what status?
- Isn't that Tae-ha? - It's Tae-ha and Eun-sae.
Tae…
- Something seems off. - Jang Tae-ha!
Jang Tae-ha!
- I think they had a fight - Is she crying?
- Oh. - Ladies?
What's going on?
It's nothing.
Ohhhhh!
Something's going on with them, isn't that right?
Not an ordinary something, is it?
Spill it! Not one of us is wet behind the ears, boy.
Don't you think we can read a room? Tell us!
We've been sensing something going on. And for a few days now.
This quiet little village has had strangers creeping around day and night.
On roads only tractors usually take, we keep spotting a black Mercedes-Benz.
Tell us what the blazes is really going on.
Tell us!
- You better tell us now! - What?
- You had better say it. - Talk!
Tell us!
A pro… prosecutor?! One who's from Seoul?
Oh. Oh!
And this whole thing was just a cover to protect Eun-sae, who has…
who has amnesia?
I decided to tell you this,
knowing that Tae-ha will beat me to death if he finds out…
Oh!
…because we need you SES ladies to help us with this situation.
Oh.
- Oh, yes. - What in the world?
HONG'S BOXING GYM
Please help me, Coach.
Jang Tae-ha has always respected you, and he'll listen to you.
So please persuade him not to do this. Coach?
It's no use.
Coach has been using every argument he has to try to get him to stop.
He's so stubborn. You already know that.
That punk.
There's no choice.
Eun-sae, you despise gangsters, right?
This isn't real.
He promised that he would never use any kind of violence again.
And he's not someone who'd break promises.
He couldn't do this. It isn't him.
So you decided to…
I want enough medicine to last Go Eun-sae eight weeks.
And perhaps something to calm her down when she's feeling low.
Do you think doing this will change Go Eun-sae's feelings for you?
Go Eun-sae despises gangsters.
It'll be less painful for her if she did.
Crazy maniac! This is why I didn't want Pil-seung to be a boxer.
If all you know is how to fight,
it's easy to go down that path again.
That's what I'm saying.
I thought Tae-ha, that little punk, had gotten his act together.
He's back with that criminal gang.
He's a lost cause! A lost cause.
In retrospect, what a relief you didn't stamp the marriage certificate.
Eun-sae,
a jerk like Tae-ha, let's just dump him already.
I should go back home. Thank you.
Tae-ha.
There must be a way.
Though there isn't much you can do for the moment,
just keep hoping,
and I'm sure there will be a way.
I know saving lives is the priority.
But you shouldn't get hurt.
Never underestimate the power of food.
You can't do all those great things on an empty stomach.
Here.
You must have been so anxious,
carrying that huge burden on your back all day.
Up on the high wire constantly.
I appreciate it.
For now, your only choice is sending Eun-sae away
for her protection, right?
Yes.
Then, anything we can help you with?
Good girl.
Ah. Are you okay?
Uh…
You startled me.
Still, how do you fall over like that?
You should learn to protect yourself.
Well, it's easy for you to say something like that.
Do you want me to teach you?
Okay, first, get into position like this.
If someone comes at you in a straight line,
you just turn your body like this.
Oh.
Just by turning, you can avoid a serious injury.
You try.
- Right. - Just like that? Hm.
And if someone attacks you from behind…
Try to grab me. Grab me from behind.
Like this?
You would
step on his foot,
elbow him in his stomach.
- Leg out. - Hm.
- Push him over. - Oh!
And run away.
Oh.
Oh. Oh, okay, I'll give it a try.
Hm.
If someone attacks you from behind,
first, step on his foot,
then elbow him right here in the stomach,
leg out, push him over,
and run away.
You're a natural.
Oh! Wow, that actually works.
Let me try one more time. Okay?
So…
And then…
Uh… I step on his foot.
Oh. Uh…
Oh.
But it's a little hard to move if you do that.
Jang Tae-ha…
Go Eun-sae,
don't take it too hard.
If you find a way to breathe…
you will get through it.
Just keep on living.
What is that supposed to mean?
Sorry I startled you.
And for causing you so much pain.
You must be cold.
I'll get your jacket.
THE DAY OF THE ESCAPE
Mm.
- Looks delicious. - Oh, well, um…
It's nothing, really.
Because of Tae-ha and all, we all feel a little down right now,
so, to cheer everyone up, I thought we could gather here together
and enjoy a really fine meal.
- Mm-hmm. - Yeah!
This is that tofu poke you like. I even made the tofu at home myself.
Oh.
Everyone, I just wanna say,
thanks.
Yeah, oh!
Let's eat.
I mean, I, uh…
I read the label wrong in the store,
and I bought a size too small.
I didn't look. You… You take it.
- It won't look bad on you. - Huh?
Are you sure?
Oh, by the way, uh, I wrote this back when I still had the gift,
so you should carry it with you. It'll protect you.
Thank you.
That's precious.
Here. This is what's called lion's mane liqueur. Take it.
Oh, no! Wasn't this your most precious possession?
Dig with a hoe and you'll find mushrooms just about any place.
I can always make another batch.
But…
Oh my! That's so much.
Thank you, Song-wol.
Oh, you guys…
Are you all giving me a gift
to cheer me up?
- Oh, this is us making taffy. - Yes, it is! We look great.
- Do you remember taking this? - I remember.
At that karaoke bar! We are so pretty.
Ah, there's a good one! You look like an actress.
The three of you.
- Hey, oh! - Oh, that…
- We look so silly. - Come on, you look great!
- You and Song-wol look great in this too. - Oh my!
- Yes, you look very nice. - You're so pretty.
I think this village is really nice.
This scenery is so beautiful, and I love the sweet smell of boiling taffy.
Naturally!
It is nice, because Taffy Village is actually my birthplace.
I was raised up to know that our ties are like sweet taffy.
Hm.
Once you form a bond,
it's so much trouble to break it!
That's right.
And the warmer the temperature, the more it will stick.
If you try to spit it out, it will stick to the roof of your mouth,
and your lips are glued!
These ties,
they were meant to endure.
And so we'll surely meet again.
In one sense, something that's gooey and sticky like taffy can be a good thing.
I wonder why it's used in such a negative way?
Ah, Tae-ha! Good, you're here.
Oh, hey.
Go Eun-sae, let's go.
Go? Where are we going?
I'll explain on the way.
Oh, go on.
Choose the photos you want and save the rest for me.
- Okay. - Yes, yes. Okay.
- See you! - All right, go on.
- See ya. - See you tomorrow!
We just became close and we're parting ways.
Oh dear.
Getting some fresh air?
It's been a rough couple of days. I wanted to cheer you up.
We're going to the seaside.
So let's go get changed. We need to dress warm.
Mm.
DAEDANG PORT
I'm pretty sure this is the first time I've been so far away from the village.
We have been to the beach together as well, right?
Yes.
Is something wrong?
You don't look so good.
Because we could turn back if you're too tired.
It's fine.
Oh! What is it? What's going on?
Wh… What is going on?
Listen very carefully. Don't get out of the car, no matter what.
- When Gang-rok gets here, go with him. - What?
Go where?
Jang Tae-ha. Jang Tae-ha, where are you…
Oh!
Get him!
Jang! Jang Tae-ha!
Open it!
Eun-sae, get on! Hurry! We have no time!
- Tae-ha! - Hurry. Go ahead!
Eun-sae, please!
Hurry! Go!
Don't worry. He'll be right behind us.
Hey! Get them!
What's going on?
Tell me, please, Gang-rok!
You'll be going on a boat to Japan.
Hyung-nim is trying to save your life.
What does that mean? I don't understand!
Go and stay there for now.
Or else you won't be alive for long.
And Jang Tae-ha?
Is Jang Tae-ha going as well?
Yes.
Noonim.
Tell me that Jang Tae-ha is coming for sure.
That's right.
Just get on board and wait. Tae-ha will be here soon.
Okay.
Gang-rok!
I can accompany you from here.
I'm Kaito. Tae-ha's brother.
Please follow me.
You can follow him. He's Tae-ha's man.
I'll go back for Hyung-nim, Kaito.
This way.
We'll depart in ten minutes.
What?
Then… is Jang Tae-ha not going?
KAITO BOARDING COMPLETE
TIMER
I won't. I cannot go. Where would I go without Jang Tae-ha?
Where is Jang Tae-ha? He was hurt. I need to go to him!
Jang Tae-ha put his life on the line to save your skin. Don't mess this up now.
Crazy bastard!
Back. Get back!
Go! Get out of here!
How does it feel to taste the blood again?
Jang Tae-ha is Jang Tae-ha after all.
You rescued the prosecutor in the end.
And yet,
that boat over there…
wouldn't I have some men on it?
I'm only joking around.
Reminds me of the old days.
And I watched you fight
with every ounce of power that you possess to survive.
Then at least try to modify the time of departure.
I'm counting on you, Kaito. Just like we did in Namba, Osaka, ten years ago.
Is someone listening in?
I think so. I'm going to rig a boat with a modified engine.
Too dangerous.
If we go too fast, the Coast Guard will definitely spot us.
We'll have to take that chance.
I'll find us a boat. I can distract the Coast Guard.
I looked into what you asked me. It can be done.
This boat leaves in three minutes.
No time to spare. We must transfer quickly.
TRANSFERRED TO MOTORBOAT DEPARTING NOW
Chairman! Prosecutor Go isn't on the cargo ship.
What's… going on?
No! No!
Jang Tae-ha! No!
I'm Go Ji-won, from the Seoul Central District.
We meet again, Prosecutor.
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