Pinocchio

Gi Ha-myeong's family is devastated when an unethical journalist publishes a false story that wrongly accuses his father, leading him to assume a new identity named Choe Dal-po.

Dal-po maintains his image as the school's underachiever, but after unexpectedly scoring perfectly on a quiz, rumors spread, prompting him to take steps to verify his own identity.

In-ha, who has spent three years striving to become a reporter, tells Dal-po that she has secured her first interview at MSC, the same company where her mother is employed.

In-ha's father confronts Dal-po with a sensitive inquiry, prompting both boys to pursue admission to the prestigious YGN school. Meanwhile, Dal-po's father prepares an unexpected gesture for him.

Dal-po searches for his missing brother and discovers he has been selected by YGN. Meanwhile, In-ha continues to hiccup, though she is reassured by Dal-po that his declaration during the debate was sincere.

The rookies begin their patrol in their assigned districts, preparing for a challenging night ahead. Dal-po becomes suspicious upon seeing In-ha leaving the MSC with Seo Beom-jo.

Dal-po and Yun Yu-rae believe they have uncovered a significant story, only to find that In-ha and Beom-jo are also pursuing the same lead. As Dal-po investigates further, he uncovers a troubling revelation.

Dal-po is hesitant to reveal his true identity or occupation to Gi Jae-myeong, despite the two men's striking resemblance. A sense of unease lingers between them as their interactions grow more complicated.

Dal-po becomes upset when his family's news story takes a new turn and urges In-ha not to speak with Jae-myeong. Meanwhile, In-ha learns a shocking truth about her mother.

In-ha challenges her mother to acknowledge and take responsibility for her actions during the lecture, despite her mother's firm denial of any wrongdoing.

Dal-po shares his experiences with Jae-myeong under the alias Ha-myeong, but he is shocked by Jae-myeong's request, which forces him to confront the true impact of Song Cha-ok's actions.

During an interview, Song Cha-ok is surprised by Jae-myeong's unexpected revelation. Meanwhile, Ha-myeong decides to restart his life by regaining his true identity.

Ha-myeong confronts Song Cha-ok in a tense showdown. Beom-jo resolves to be with In-ha but becomes angry when Ha-myeong investigates a story that personally affects him.

To Ha-myeong's surprise, In-ha supports Beom-jo, and his attempt to gather evidence for the department store case leads to complications.

Ha-myeong becomes determined to defend An Chan-su after seeing Song Cha-ok's deceptive account of events, but Jae-myeong fears it may resurface painful past experiences.

Ha-myeong becomes concerned that the story of the waste-disposal plant fire will be overshadowed by other news, especially after witnessing Song Cha-ok mock the new evidence.

In-ha and Beom-jo express their disappointment in their mothers and demand answers about the truth. Song Cha-ok responds by scolding In-ha for her naivety.

Ha-myeong decides not to use the text messages and instead turns to an informant who testifies against Park Ro-sa, leading to an attack on YGN and MSC.

Ha-myeong's investigation reveals Song Cha-ok's involvement in media manipulation and her connection to Park Ro-sa, leading Beom-jo to make a surprising declaration to the police.

Park Ro-sa visits the police to support Beom-jo, but her composure falters when questioned about the media's portrayal of her son.