Orchid's Hideout

The first time we see Juwon in an expensive but formal suit.

I want to note one point - the suit, although it looks stylish, is boring. This outfit is not so much for asserting superiority as a refuge, a case. Compare this to Han Gihwan, who always tries to look spectacular.

Another detail is that Juwon almost never wears ties, unlike his father and Hyuk. In the first half of the drama, he walks with an open throat all the time.

This can be a manifestation of rebelliousness, hidden vulnerability (willingness to open the throat of a potential enemy), or maybe his breathing problems due to suppressed anxiety.

Juwon's change starts … with the boots. After surviving a panic attack and making a public statement about serial murders, he arrives in Dongsik's basement wearing soiled boots. And he doesn't even notice it.

By Episode 7, Juwon is changing the narrow jacket for a more spacious raincoat. And since then, he has never changed the style of clothing-tent. He became more aware of his feelings and the need for freedom and space became more obvious.

During his three-month vacation, Juwon seems to have completely come to terms with the dirt - he doesn't even shake it off. And pay attention to the shoes!

In the first half of the series, Juwon's clothes were more of a protective case. After his vacation, he returns to rebel and impress.

And it changes not only the style of clothing, but also the hairstyle.

After Nam Sanbae's death, Juwon returns to his low-key style again. But the colors appear warmer and softer, and even the texture of the fabric itself creates a softer image.

The investigation gets closer and closer to his father, becomes personal - and Juwon begins to close his throat. His desire to warm up and take cover is almost palpable.

In the famous arrest scene, Juwon has the softest and lightest image. Here he relies on the other trusting himself in the hands of Dongsik. Although the chunky knit turtleneck sweater is a bit like chain mail.

Allusions to a knight and a bride in one image are a very typical combination for Juwon.

After falling to his knees in the rain, Juwon reverts to his style until Episode 9. Simpler and more open. He no longer defends himself.

This wardrobe story ends with "paired" outfits. Like Yin and Yang

(Note: The content of the scriptbook might not be 100% same with the canon facts.)

- Dong Sik was born on May 30, 1981 at 7 AM in Manyang. Joo Won was born on August 13, 1994 at 7 AM in Seoul.

- Dong Sik is good at Taekwondo and boxing.

- Dong Sik started his military service in November, 2000, shortly after Yu Yeon went missing. He was still serving when his father died. Dong Sik received a special leave to arrange his funeral.

- Dong Sik started working as a police officer at Munju Station in November, 2007. He was transferred to RIU of Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in May, 2015 and worked there till October, 2017. He was on leave for the whole year of 2018 before he started working at Manyang Substation in January, 2019.

- Dong Sik killed Song Ji Oh, the murderer of Lee Sang Yeop, at the scene. He told this to the EMT and later in his report, but Nam Sang Bae got rid of the statement from the official documents and took the responsibility himself. As a punishment, Nam Sang Bae, who was soon to be promoted to be a Unit Leader, transferred from Seoul to Manyang and became the Chief of the substation.

- Joo Won's apartment is in Mapo-gu, Seoul. The room number is 2701, which means his place is on the 27th floor.

- Joo Won graduated from Westminster Under School and Eton College. He finished high school in Korea.

- Joo Won was exempted from military service as he got admitted to Korean National Police University. (He got into the university in 2013. For that year, the number of places was 120 and 7,641 people applied, which makes the admission rate approximately 1.57%.)

- Joo Won started working at Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in March, 2017. (Meaning, he and Dong Sik technically worked in the same building for about eight months.)

- Joo Won speaks Korean, English, Chinese and Japanese. He is also good at Judo and Kendo.

- Manyang Garden (만양가든) was a kalbi (갈비) restaurant.

Interestingly, the person who says "Joo Won-ah" the most is no one other than Kwon Hyuk. His "Joo Won-ah" is natural and easy. Even though he is not sure if Joo Won thinks him as family, he clearly sees Joo Won as a brother.

Meanwhile, look at this man. Joo Won is always "Han Joo Won" or "Inspector Han Joo Won" or "you brat" to him, but then the few times he addresses his son "Joo Won-ah" is when he wants a positive public image as a loving father, when he wants Joo Won to stop being an obstacle to his grand goal, or when he thinks he and Joo Won can be a perfect family without his "troublesome" wife. God his audacity disgusts me.

The only scene with Lee Soo Yeon, Joo Won's mother, and here she calls her son again and again. Watching it breaks my heart every time. Is this how Joo Won forever remembers his mother's "Joo Won-ah", with her crying and screaming?