Fresh off the dockside massacre, Jae-ho and Seok are now wanted men—by the police, rival gangs, and their own allies. Episode 8 is a breakneck chase episode where every hand turns against them:
Opening Shock: The politician’s son from Episode 7 is found hanged—an obvious murder staged as suicide—with Seok’s knife left at the scene (framed).
Jae-ho’s Choice: After decrypting the ledger, he discovers Seok’s underground network has been profiting off the gun crisis (via side deals). Their partnership implodes in a brutal fistfight inside a moving cargo truck.
Soo-jin’s Gambit: Suspended from the force but armed with the truth, she leaks their location to both cops and gangsters, forcing Jae-ho and Seok into a deadly convergence.
Cliffhanger: Cornered in an industrial yard, they’re ambushed by black-clad mercenaries (better armed than cops or gangs)—cut to black as a grenade rolls toward them.
Key Revelations:
Seok’s Lies: His "revenge mission" was always a cover; he’s been playing both sides to control the arms flow.
🕵️ The Real Enemy: The mercenaries’ gear matches the U.S. contractor’s shipments—this is a private military operation.
💔 Broken Trust: Jae-ho’s last line before the ambush: “You’re not saving Korea—you’re auctioning it.”
Vibe: The fugitive intensity of "The Bourne Identity" meets the betrayal of "Training Day."
Episode Title Meaning: Everyone betrays someone here—even the audience’s trust in Seok.
(Want the mercenary faction teased? Or how the grenade cliffhanger resolves in E9?) 💥
