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463:, claiming responsibility for the 10 murders. His book contains detailed descriptions of the crimes, and he has a gunshot scar on his shoulder. The book becomes a bestseller because of the author’s charming looks, the vicious nature of the crimes, and his claims of repentance. Lee stages public visits to the homes of family members to beg for forgiveness and even visits Choi at his precinct. Choi, however, dismisses Lee as an imposter. 482:
J arrives and directs everyone's attention to a camera crew who finds his 11th victim, Soo-yeon, proving he is the real killer. Lee makes his own revelation, admitting that he is not the killer and he also did not write the book. Lee is actually Jung Hyun-sik, who faked his death with Choi's help and
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As the media frenzy surrounding Lee increases, family members of the victims gather to plot their revenge, led by Han Ji-soo, whose daughter Soo-yeon was the still-missing 11th victim. They release snakes into Lee's hotel swimming pool, resulting in him getting bitten. The family members then pose as
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Ji-soo try to kill him, but Choi stabs J with the pen, avenging the victims and preventing other people from committing murder. In 2012, Choi is released from prison, greeted by the media and the victims's grateful family members. Due to the case, the statute of limitations was extended to 25 years.
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approaches, which will render prosecution impossible. Choi is an alcoholic, haunted by his failure to solve the case. He receives a call from Jung Hyun-sik, a family member of one of the victims. Choi rushes to his apartment, only to see Jung throw himself off a roof and crash through the windshield
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Although surprised at the elaborate scheme, J claims that Choi cannot do anything to him, as the statute of limitations has long expired. Choi plays the tape of Soo-yeon's demise, revealing the footage was shot in that exact date in 1992, and that he has 14 minutes before the statute of limitations
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Choi recognizes the kidnappers but doesn't inform his colleague. Instead, he tracks down their safehouse and stages a daring rescue, much to the consternation of the family members. Choi leaves Lee in a motel room with a note warning him against making a fuss about the incident. Lee tells the media
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In 1990, detective Choi Hyeong-goo hunts down a serial killer who has killed 10 women since 1986, and whom he suspects is responsible for the kidnapping of another. He managed to hunt down the killer. After a fierce fight that leaves Choi nearly dead and permanently scarred, the killer escapes, but
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After scrutinizing the tape, Choi announces in a press conference that it is unclear whether Lee or J is the killer. Lee continues to insist that he is the real killer, and another television debate is arranged between him, Choi, and J to settle the matter. The debate draws thousands of protestors
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J taunts Choi by saying Soo-yeon carries J's child before her death. The enraged Choi attempts to kill J, but J escapes the TV station, leading to another intense chase scene. Choi finally catches up to J and is stopped short from killing him. As J is escorted away in handcuffs, both Jung and Han
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A television station invites Choi and Lee to be on a debate show to discuss the case. During the show, a man calling himself J speaks to Lee over the phone and reveals many personal facts about Choi. J then claims he is the real killer. Choi traces the call. Lee leaves the station and is shot by
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The film received positive review ratings on local Internet portals, and sold 1.2 million tickets in its first week of release. Despite being rated 18, it sold two million tickets by its 18th day of release. It was scheduled to be released in Japan in 2013.
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another family member, resulting in him being hospitalized again. The phone call is traced to Choi's mother's house. There, Choi finds a videotape of the 11th victim Soo-yeon, who was also his girlfriend, being tied up and killed.
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underwent plastic surgery to assume a new identity. They worked together to lure out the real killer, with Choi writing the book with his knowledge of the crimes, and Lee acting as the "face."
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a paramedic unit sent to take Lee to the hospital. They are pursued by members of Lee's security unit, as well as Choi, but eventually get away with an unconscious Lee.
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The film ranked second and grossed ₩5,458,263,251 in its first week of release, and grossed a total of ₩19,955,985,636 domestically after six weeks of screening.
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15 years ago which have fallen out of the statute of limitations, and a police officer who failed to capture the criminal of its case.
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and fans, as well as Han, who carries a pen filled with snake venom, intent upon using it on the real killer.
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under presented by Showbox, the film is Jung's first mainstream feature; he first drew notice for his 2008
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directed by Jean Markose starring Indrajith. It was a moderate success and hit.
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that the kidnappers were overzealous fans and that he will not press charges.
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In 2005, 15-year after the last victim's murder, the expiration date for the
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Two years later, a man called Lee Doo-seok releases a book titled
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Min Ji-ah as Kang Soo-yeon, Hyeong-goo's ex-girlfriend
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The film was remade as a South Indian Malayalam film
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Lee Jae-goo as Director Park as a TV program director
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Revised Romanization
McCune–Reischauer
IPA
Jung Byung-gil
Jung Jae-young
Park Si-hoo
Nam Na-yeong
Showbox / Mediaplex
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2012
South Korean
action
thriller film
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Jung Byung-gil
Hwaseong serial murders
serial murder case

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