Episode 8 of "Black Out: Snow White Must Die" kicks off with a poignant flashback to Jeong-woo's high school days, where camaraderie thrived amidst the sweat and laughter of football matches. Geon-oh, Byeong-moo, Min-soo, and Jeong-woo formed an unbreakable bond on the field, while Bo-young's cheers echoed as their steadfast supporter. Their camaraderie extended beyond the pitch, often culminating in relaxed evenings of camaraderie and lighthearted drinks at the warehouse.
Shifting gears to the present, Sang-cheol exits the forensics department, reports in hand, revealing a damning truth: Bo-young's underwear bore traces of DNA from both Byeong-moo and Min-soo. He swiftly dials the police, dispatching them to apprehend Min-soo while maintaining an open line, anticipating Byeong-moo's relentless pursuit.
The tension escalates as Byeong-moo's car slams into Sang-cheol's in a desperate bid to seize the incriminating reports. A fierce physical confrontation ensues, with Sang-cheol ultimately prevailing, shoving Byeong-moo into the shallow waters beneath the bridge.
Meanwhile, Jeong-woo's mind reels with the memories of Bo-young's fateful night, reliving the moment she confronted Byeong-moo and Min-soo after Geon-oh's departure. Her scathing words, branding them inferior to Jeong-woo, ignite a fiery rage within Byeong-moo, who violently assaults Bo-young, with Min-soo following suit in a twisted display of betrayal.
The present-day Jeong-woo, shattered by these revelations, stands poised to unleash his fury upon Min-soo with a hammer. Sang-cheol, perched by the riverbank, frantically pleads with Jeong-woo over the phone, imploring him to refrain from violence. As Min-soo and Byeong-moo are apprehended and hauled to the police station, Na-kyeom attempts to console Jeong-woo, only to be stunned by the dark secrets his once-trusted friends held. The truth, once buried, now casts a long shadow over their once-cherished friendship.
Geon-oh stirs from slumber in his domicile, disoriented by the relentless claws of alcohol withdrawal. Ha-seol attempts to soothe his frayed nerves, but his desperation propels him into a mad dash, commandeering her moped and disappearing into the dawn. Ha-seol hastily informs Jeong-woo of Geon-oh's erratic escape, sparking a frantic search.
At the police station's hushed confines, Gu-tak and Hee-do grapple with new forensic revelations, Gu-tak's face contorting in disbelief as he learns Geon-oh's DNA is absent from Bo-young's intimate garments. They piece together a grim narrative: Byeong-moo and Min-soo's heinous act of rape, abandoning Bo-young in the desolate warehouse, followed by Jeong-woo's tragic, drunken intervention that sealed her fate. This construction offers them solace, a convenient veil to obscure their past missteps in the case.
Gu-tak exhales a sigh of relief, Geon-oh's innocence a beacon of hope amidst the storm. He vows to unravel the truth anew, ordering the investigation's reopening. Na-kyeom shadows Jeong-woo and Ha-seol as they embark on a desperate hunt for Geon-oh, their shadows elongated by the urgency of the moment.
Meanwhile, Choo-ho and Heung-soo, their hearts heavy with dread, race to the police station upon learning of their sons' incarceration. Byeong-moo pleads his case to Gu-tak, his voice tinged with desperation, but Gu-tak remains unyielding, assigning Sang-cheol to delve deeper into the twisted web of deceit.
Sang-cheol confronts Byeong-moo, a seasoned cop himself, but the latter remains a stone-faced fortress, his silence a testament to the lengths he'll go to protect his hard-earned reputation. At home, Young-sil's command is absolute, demanding Hyung-sik's unwavering obedience and truthfulness.
As Sang-cheol turns his attention to Min-soo, he encounters another wall of silence, the young man's refusal to cooperate echoing through the interrogation room. Choo-ho and Heung-soo's confrontation with Gu-tak in his cabin is fraught with tension, the air thick with accusation and betrayal. Gu-tak's revelation shatters their world: Geon-oh is innocent, and the damning video on Bo-young's phone stands as irrefutable evidence of Byeong-moo and Min-soo's guilt.
He solemnly declares his inability to offer further assistance, leaving the two desperate men to drop to their knees, beseeching Gu-tak to intervene and save their beloved sons. Simultaneously, Geon-oh, his heart heavy with sorrow, drowns his emotions in a deluge of alcohol, his mind haunted by Bo-young's voice, echoing through the recesses of his consciousness.
As dawn breaks, Choo-ho and Heung-soo confront their respective offspring, each conversation fraught with tension. Byeong-moo's emotions boil over when Heung-soo urges him to confess and bring this sordid affair to a close. Meanwhile, Gu-tak arrives home, only to find his abode eerily devoid of Geon-oh's presence, a fact that sends a chill down his spine. A phone call from Young-sil interrupts his thoughts, inviting him to a lunch rendezvous.
Elsewhere, Geon-oh, now deep in the throes of inebriation, wreaks havoc upon the local eateries, his actions attracting the attention of Jeong-woo. Sensing Geon-oh's desire to confess, Jeong-woo offers a hand, guiding him towards the police station.
Concurrently, Byeong-moo and Min-soo's legal representatives, heeding Gu-tak's counsel, publicly acknowledge their culpability in Bo-young's sexual assault, setting the stage for a dramatic turn of events. When Jeong-woo arrives at the police station with Geon-oh, the revelation that Geon-oh intends to confess stuns everyone, including Hee-do, who frantically summons Gu-tak, fearing the consequences.
Gu-tak, quick to act, rallies Choo-ho and Heung-soo to create a commotion at the station, a strategic move aimed at preventing Sang-cheol from conducting Geon-oh's interrogation. With Gu-tak's persuasion, Young-sil reluctantly grants him leave, allowing him to intervene. Jeong-woo, seeking clarity, requests a private audience with Byeong-moo, but Sang-cheol's antics see him confined to the same cell, accompanied by a stern warning against any aggressive behavior towards Byeong-moo.
Amidst this chaos, Gu-tak makes a dash for the police station, spiriting Geon-oh away to a secluded chamber. There, he masterfully manipulates Geon-oh, weaving a web of lies around the truth of that fateful night, all for the sake of Su-oh. Leveraging the power of video chat, Gu-tak orchestrates a conversation between Geon-oh and Su-oh, further entangling Geon-oh in a web of deceit, convincing him to forgo turning himself in.
Within the confines of the holding cell, Jeong-woo and Byeong-moo engage in a heated exchange, with Jeong-woo demanding to know the extent of Byeong-moo's involvement in Bo-young's ordeal. The tension in the air is palpable, as the truth inches ever closer to the surface.
Byeong-moo confronts Jeong-woo, his voice laced with resentment, accusing him of possessing all the good things in life and excelling at every turn, leaving him and Min-soo trailing behind in the dust. He viciously pins the blame for his actions, and even the tragic loss of Bo-young, solely on Jeong-woo's shoulders.
However, a pivotal intervention by Gu-tak prompts a stunning reversal from Geon-oh. He now recounts a tale to Sang-cheol, claiming he ventured from the warehouse solely to fetch more liquor, only to stumble upon Bo-young's personal belongings—her underwear and backpack—which he clandestinely concealed, guarding the secret for a harrowing eleven years.
As the night deepens, Na-kyeom appears at Bo-young's abode, shattering the tranquility with the harrowing truth: their beloved daughter was violated by none other than Byeong-moo and Min-soo. Jeong-woo, finally freed from confinement, vows to Byeong-moo that retribution is imminent, his eyes blazing with determination. In a desperate chase after Geon-oh, seeking answers about that fateful night, Jeong-woo's world comes crashing down as he's struck by a car in a tragic accident.
Meanwhile, Gu-tak's journey home is interrupted by a chilling call from Geon-oh, summoning him to the warehouse. The episode concludes with a heart-wrenching discovery: Gu-tak finds his son Geon-oh's lifeless body, a tragic victim of suicide, in the desolate confines of the warehouse, painting a grim finale to the unfolding drama.
