Registered Phenomena Code: 673
Object Class: Beta-White (Explained)
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Containment Protocols:
All nightly television broadcasts in South Korea from 24:00-03:00 GMT+9 are to be monitored for any manifestation of RPC-673. Once an instance is found, the program is to be intercepted and screencasted. Recorded media of RPC-673 must undergo review by the Department of Information Records and Security for any memetic effects or exploitative information.
RPC-673 title card (s1e5)
Description:
RPC-673 is a South Korean educational short cartoon series titled: 지민과 유민의 도시 모험 (Jimin and Yumin’s Urban Adventure [KOBACO]), which first aired on ██/██/2011 under the channel EBS1. Despite being copyrighted under KOBACO1 and the KCAP,2 no records indicate their involvement in the show's creation or funding, and none of the credited names belong to any known Korean residents.
RPC-673 revolves around the adventures of the titular Jimin and Yumin as they encounter paranormal phenomena and educate the viewers about them. The show covers information about anomalies, groups, and agencies of interest in Eastern Asia, omitting certain details to maintain a TV-Y7 rating. Due to its exploitative nature, many Eastern AoIs filed complaints against the KCAP, believing that the agency is responsible for financing the show. Further investigation over the matter, however, revealed that the KCAP had nothing to do with RPC-673's origin.
Whenever the program is within a 7 m proximity to the personal device of individuals affiliated with governmental agencies (excluding the KCAP), RPC-673 slowly dissolves into static. Subjects report hearing what appears to be the show’s lead cast arguing with a male voice every time the property manifests. The argument gets louder and more distorted as time goes by.
It was initially hypothesized that RPC-673 possesses sentience, as the broadcast responded to stimuli and made personal remarks against Authority personnel depending on the network it was broadcasted. However, further investigation has lowered the credibility of this assumption. It was revealed that RPC-673 utilizes an algorithm to detect any Authority-related network.
Addendum 673.A: Episode Transcripts
The following documents below are a list of transcripted RPC-673 episodes from early 2012 - late 2015. The episodes cataloged will only involve episodes revolving around the RPC Authority to secure the privacy of other agencies.
MEDIA LOG: 673-S1E4
Subject: RPC-758
Foreward: The following document is a transcript of RPC-673's 4th episode screencasted on 3/14/2012. The screenplay is translated from Korean to English.
<BEGIN LOG [0:00]>
JIMIN AND YUMIN'S URBAN ADVENTURE (KOBACO)
Season 1, Episode 4: "DOKKAEBIS"
RPC-673 screencast (s1e4)
Written by Dae Chung-ho
Intro: (School bell ringing) Jimin and Yumin are talking to each other along the familiar path back home. Jimin's carefree demeanor is abruptly interrupted when she accidentally collides with a sign.
Yumin: Jimin! Are you okay?
Jimin: Ouchy… That sign wasn’t here before, was it?
Yumin: Eh?
(Close-up shot of the sign)
Yumin: Be weary of Dokkaebi.
Jimin: Eh, must be a prank. Dokkaebis aren’t real. Nari probably put that sign up to scare us.
(Yumin and Jimin continue their journey, but Jimin accidentally slips on a banana peel and falls down. A faint laughter can be heard in the distance.)
Yumin: Jimin! Are you okay?
Jimin: (Gets back up and wipes dust off of her jacket) I’m fine.
Yumin: Let's walk more carefully this time.
(Yumin and Jimin walk through the streets more cautiously.)
(An empty can fall out of a building and hits Jimin on the head. A faint laughter is heard on impact.)
Yumin: Jimin! Are you okay?
Jimin: Ouchy again! I think I’m cursed Yumin.
Yumin: Could it be the Dokkaebi the sign warned us about?
Jimin: Silly Yumin, Dokkaebis don’t exist.
(A pile of papers drops on Jimin, who then proceeds to slip and fall on them.)
Yumin: Eh?
Jimin: I’M REALLY CURSED I TELL YOU! (Shuddering) It's probably the ghosts of tigers my ancestors hunted down.
Yumin: Or maybe you're cursed by a Dokkaebi.
Jimin: Dokkaebis don’t exist! And even then, why would they target me specifically!?
Yumin: Because you don’t believe in them?
Jimin: If Dokkaebis really are real, why doesn’t one appear in front of me right now and beat me with a club?
(A large red Dokkaebi appears while laughing, brandishing its club.)
(Yumin freezes in fear.)
Jimin: Hehehe~ you can’t fool me, I know it’s you Nari! You’ve really outdone yourself with the costume. Yumin is completely frozen in fear!
(Jimin pats the Dokkaebi in the back and grabs the frozen Yumin.)
Jimin: I’ll bring my costume too next time we meet. Later Nari!
(Intro)
Yumin: Jiminie~ what’s your greatest fear?
Jimin: The dark.
Yumin: Okay… what’s your second greatest fear?
Jimin: Tigers… No, ghosts… Ghost tigers.
Yumin: Ghost tigers don’t exist Jimin. What’s your third greatest fear?
Jimin: (Groans) What do you want me to say? I don't know what today's episode's topic is yet.
Yumin: (Yumin reveals a drawing of a Dokkaebi) Today's topic is the Dokkaebis!
Jimin: Ahhhh… I should've known. (Jimin looks at the picture and back at Yumin) I don’t think Dokkaebis are scary.
Yumin: Did you hear, did you hear? Invisible trickster spirits live among us, playing pranks and causing trouble.
Yumin: Tell me Jimin, what do you know about Dokkaebis?
Jimin: They’re huge grumpy demons with stumpy horns and big clubs. They come into your house at night to eat your leftover kimchi and sweets.
Yumin: That’s right! The creatures we know as Dokkaebis are one of many species of imps called the Akmaingan (Devilfolk).
(A red imp appears on the screen.)
Jimin: Akmaingan?
Yumin: Akmaingans are horned spirits found all over the world, taking different forms depending on where you live! So in America, they’re imps. In Europe, they’re fairies and goblins.
Jimin: Ooh, so that means in Korea, they’re Dokkaebis and in Japan, they’re Onis right?
Yumin: You’re almost correct! Akmaingans are Dokkaebis in Korea, but in Japan, they usually look more like Tengus.
Jimin: That's strange.
Yumin: Akmaingans are very dangerous creatures. They like nothing more than to harm humans and feed off of their suffering.
Jimin: To think such a scary thing exists… (Shudders)
Yumin: The most dangerous part is that they can infect you. You’ll never notice it, but Dokkaebis will find someone and put a tiny little Dokkaebi inside your head. (A diagram of a small Dokkaebi appears on the screen)
Yumin: The little Dokkaebi convinces you to do bad things, and every time you do something naughty instead of something good, it grows larger and larger until a fully grown Dokkaebi explodes out of your mouth. (The Dokkaebi bursts out of the diagram)
Jimin: Ewwwww… I think Dokkaebis are my greatest fear now. What can we do to stop this?
Yumin: Always remember to be good kids. Listen to your parents, say no to cigarettes and alcohol, and always be nice to each other.
Jimin: That's all? Hehehe~
Yumin: That’s just to stop the Dokkaebi from growing inside your head.
Jimin: Oh… So, how do you protect yourself against a fully grown one?
Yumin: Let's take a look, shall we?
(Yumin and Jimin are outside a traditional home wearing a hanbok.3 Yumin hands a red pepper outside the windows.)
Yumin: Dokkaebi are said to despise the smell and taste of red peppers. Hanging red peppers outside your home or placing them near windows and doors is believed to ward off these mischievous creatures.
(A Dokkaebi enters the house from another window and looms over Jimin.)
Yumin: Don't look back.
Jimin: W-what?
Yumin: Although most Dokkaebis are invisible, some are visible to others. Making eye contact with a Dokkaebi invites their mischief, so avoid it!
(Panicked, Jimin looks back and accidentally makes eye contact with the Dokkaebi.)
Yumin: Showing politeness and respect can help to appease them. Leaving small offerings, such as food or other gifts.
(Jimin bows to the Dokkaebi and gives it her leftover banana bread on a wooden plate. The Dokkaebi seems appeased.)
(The Dokkaebi tastes the banana bread and spits it out. Angry, it attempts to lunge at Jimin. Yumin hugs Jimin and covers her from the Dokkaebi.)
Yumin: Although they enjoy politeness, they are also repulsed by kindness and the power of love and friendship, so keep your family and friends close by!
(The Dokkaebi stops and slowly backs off, disappearing into the air.)
Yumin: Protective charms and talismans repel bad luck. Traditional Korean amulets are best, but you can make your own at home as well! The important part is you put spiritual importance to it.
(Yumin and Jimin trade each other amulets and wear them on their necklace.)
Yumin: If you ever encounter a Dokkaebi or are suspicious a Dokkaebi might be lurking by, don’t be afraid to contact the KCAP!
(The KCAP administration phone number appears on the screen.)
Jimin: Wow, Dokkaebis sure are scary.
Yumin: Yep! It is never wise to provoke one. If you ever feel like you're in any immediate danger of these spirits, remember our instructions, and you'll be safe.
Jimin: Now, let's go and conquer the world, armed with our newfound knowledge and a dash of bravery!
Outro: (School bell ringing) Jimin and Yumin are talking to each other along the familiar path back home. The sign is still there, but this time, Jimin takes precision, wearing the amulet Yumin gave her.
As she walks back home, she encounters her classmate Nari in her red Dokkaebi. Thinking it’s a real Dokkaebi, Jimin throws red pepper in Nari’s face and runs away. Nari spends the next few seconds wailing from the spiciness of the pepper in her eyes before the episode ends.
(Outro)
<END LOG [5:50]>
Notes: Based on the KCAP reports in 2011-2014, there have been multiple sightings of RPC-758-3 in the Taebaek mountain range, along with several reported cases of missing individuals. This broadcast's concern over children is commendable, to say the least.
Nothing "anomalous" is manifesting in this episode, then again, whether or not this program really is anomalous has been up for debate for a while.
—Dr. Ko Sang-hwa
MEDIA LOG: 673-S2E16
Subject: RPC-979
Foreward: The following document is a transcript of RPC-673's 16th episode of season 2 screencasted on 4/16/2013. The screenplay is translated from Korean to English.
<BEGIN LOG [0:00]>
JIMIN AND YUMIN'S URBAN ADVENTURE (KOBACO)
Season 2, Episode 16: "AIGEOMI"
RPC-673 screencast (s2e16)
Written by Lee Chung-ho
Intro: (School bell ringing) Jimin and Yumin are talking to each other while walking back home. As they walk through an empty alleyway, they encounter a mysterious kid wearing a red scarf and blue cap. Yumin waves at him but he doesn't respond. The mysterious kid approaches Jimin and Yumin slowly.
Mysterious Kid: You guys must be Jimin and Yumin!
(The background darkens.)
Mysterious Kid: Follow me, I have something cool to show you!
Yumin: Okay!
(Jimin grabs Yumin's arm.)
Jimin: Yumin, you idiot. Don’t do that…
Yumin: Eh?
Jimin: You can't just follow strangers like that. (Hits Yumin’s head lightly) That’s how you get kidnapped.
(Yumin glances at the Mysterious Kid, then at Jimin.)
Yumin: How can he kidnap us? He looks about our age.
Jimin: I don't know. There's just… something suspicious about him.
Mysterious Kid: Aaah isn’t that a bit mean? I'm just a normal kid.
Jimin: That's what a monster disguised as a kid would say.
Yumin: Eh?
Mysterious Kid: (Fake laughter) No, that’s impossible…
Jimin: Then… Hmmm… Take off your scarf!
Mysterious Kid: What?
Yumin: Eh?
Jimin: That's right! Take off your scarf, then we’ll hang out.
Yumin: Jimin, you're being weird. What if the weather is too cold?
Jimin: It’s the middle of summer break, he shouldn’t be wearing a scarf!
Yumin: And we shouldn’t be going back home from school during break either. Your point being?
Jimin: Are you serious? This is completely diffe- (Jimin briefly pauses to look back at the school and their uniforms) You have a point actually. What were we even doing back in school?
Mysterious kid: Nevermind I’ll just leave. See you guys late-
(Jimin forcefully takes off the mysterious kid’s scarf revealing him to be an Aigeomi [Spider-child].)
Jimin: Hah! See Yumin? He's a monster! I told you so! I told you so!
(Yumin freezes in fear while Jimin continues to mock Yumin.)
Jimin: You should've seen your face! You were all like-
(Jimin looks at the Aigeomi and then freezes in fear, matching Yumin’s expression.)
Mysterious kid: Kekeke~ I was gonna take you both to my nest, but I guess I'll have to eat you both right here, right now.
(Yumin and Jimin slowly back away from the Aigeomi, then start running while the Aigeomi chases after them. At the end of the alleyway, they meet a KCAP agent patrolling the streets.)
KCAP Agent: Are you kiddies alright? What are you two running from?
(Speaking together)
Yumin: There's a- there's a uh there are- right there, there was-
Jimin: Right there, right there, there's a spider and uh- there's a-
KCAP Agent: One by one. What were you kids running from?
(Speaking together)
Yumin: No you don't understand, we were running from a uh, it was a spider-kid—
Jimin: He looked like a kid but was a spider. He was right there- uh there right there-
KCAP Agent: I said one by one.
Yumin: (Unintelligible stuttering)
KCAP Agent: Uhuh.
Jimin: (Unintelligible mumbling)
KCAP Agent: Alright, I think I understand the situation. So you two were asked to follow a spider monster disguised as a kid wearing a bright red scarf and a blue cap.
(Together)
Yumin: Mhm! mhm!
Jimin: Yes! Yes!
KCAP Agent: Alright then, I'll keep a watch out for him. In the meantime, you three be careful.
Yumin: O-okay.
Jimin: We will.
Mysterious Kid: Thank you, sir!
(Jimin and Yumin freeze in fear and slowly turn to the Aigeomi.)
(Cut to title intro)
(Intro)
Jimin: Hey Yumin! What do you think about spiders?
Yumin: They’re creeepy. They have so many eyes and so many legs, I heard that some species can kill you with just a bite. I don’t like them!
Jimin: What if I told you there is an entire species of giant spiders that look just like us.
Yumin: Eh?
Jimin: And they eat children!
Yumin: Ehh!
(Cut to the episode's topic.)
Jimin: Did you hear, did you hear? There’s an entire nest of giant Aigeomi disguised as children all over the world. Hiding, sneaking behind you, waiting for the chance to attack!
Yumin: (Shuddering) That’s too scary, how do you avoid them?
(The mysterious kid appears, waving.)
Jimin: (Grabs Yumin's hand) If you see a suspicious kid all alone, please be cautious, especially if they ask to be your friend.
Yumin: But how do I distinguish an Aigeomi from a normal kid?
Jimin: Aigeomis will always try to hide their neck and wear long pants and sleeves to hide their spindly legs. Offer them a mint and if they refuse, run towards an adult immediately. Because as we all know, spiders hate mints and lemons.
(Jimin offers the mysterious kid a lemon and he declines, moving away.)
Yumin: I didn't know spiders hate mints and lemons.
Jimin: Now you know!
(Cut to Yumin and Jimin walking around a crowded area.)
Jimin: If you're in a public place, quickly find a safe and crowded area. Aigeomis usually avoid attention, so being around other people can discourage them from approaching.
Yumin: So, blending in with a crowd can help keep us safe.
Jimin: Yes, exactly. Also, remember to keep a safe distance and avoid making it plain and obvious you know their secret. Aigeomis have a keen sense of observation and may see it as a challenge or threat.
Yumin: I'll make sure to be vigilant and not engage with them.
Jimin: That's the spirit, Yumin.
(Jimin and Yumin stumble across an abandoned building full of cobwebs. A group of masked children are gathered inside the building.)
Jimin: Aigromi nests are especially dangerous. They can be caves or abandoned buildings. If you see a group of children with concealed necks and faces gathering in such a place, run away as fast as you can. Aigeomis aren’t quite as fast as us believe it or not.
(Jimin grabs Yumin and runs away.)
Jimim: If you suspect someone might be an Aigeomi, discreetly inform a trusted adult or authority figure. They can assess the situation and take appropriate action.
Yumin: It's crucial to rely on responsible adults who can handle the situation properly.
Jimin: Absolutely. And if you ever feel in immediate danger or encounter an Aigeomi in an isolated area, don't hesitate to call the KCAP emergency hotline. They're available 24/7 to provide assistance and guidance.
(The KCAP administration phone number appears on the screen.)
Jimin: For your and your family's personal safety, please don't contact any agency outside of the country such as PCAAO or the RPC Authority.
Yumin: Why not?
Jimin: Agencies from other countries will capture Aigeomis just like the KCAP, but would they save us as well?
Yumin: Why wouldn’t they?
Jimin: Eh Yuminie, it’s not their job to help us. An officer’s job is to capture monsters first and help people after. You wouldn’t want a hero that beats up the bad guy before freeing you from a train track right?
(Yumin imagines herself being tied up to a train track and watching Jimin chase after a villain before saving her.)
Yumin: That would be bad.
Jimin: The KCAP’s job is to protect people first, unlike the PCAAO or RPC Authority. (Whispering) Did you know did you know, there was a rumor that there was once a boy who disappeared after the RPC Authority found him in an Aigeomi nest?
Yumin: Really?
Jimin: Yes, the RPC burnt all of his school papers, his books, photos, and everything else so even his parents forgot he existed! Not just that, there was this one time a girl from China was [REDACTED] because the PCAAO couldn't do anything about it.
(Yumin is distressed.)
Jimin: They are not good people. It's important to rely on trustworthy organizations like the KCAP, which prioritize people's safety above all else. Unlike a certain someone watching us right now.
(Brief silence.)
Yumin: What?
Jimin: What?
Yumin: Jimin, what are you talking about?
Jimin: Hehe~ nevermind.
(Cut to interview)
(Interview intro)
(Yumin and Jimin run toward an old man.)
Yumin: Hello mister, can I ask you a question?
Interviewed-1: Oh, sure!
Yumin: Are you afraid of spiders?
Interviewed-1: Spiders, yes? An old mister like me isn't scared of spiders anymore.
Yumin: But what if the spider is huge?
Interviewed-1: That depends. How huge exactly? If it's small enough for a good (hits air) wack! It's no trouble for me.
Jimin: Wow, he's cool.
Yumin: They're about as tall as me, and they have human faces too.
Interviewed-1: … I'll simply run away!
(Cuts to the next interview.)
(Jimin walks towards a high school student.)
Jimin: Are you afraid of spiders?
Interviewed-2: Absolutely. I hate them.
Jimin: What would you do if there were giant spiders that disguise themselves as humans to gain their trust and eventually eat them?
Interviewed-2: … What?
Jimin: That'd be scary, wouldn't it?
Interviewed-2: I guess.
Yumin: Wouldn't you want to avoid them then?
Interviewed-2: Yeah?
(Yumin offers the high school student a mint lemon.)
Yumin: Take this then, and give it to people you suspect might be an Aigeomi.
Interviewed-2: Thanks?
Jimin: Another life saved!
(Outro)
<END LOG [5:33]>
Notes: This episode is a lot more aggressive towards Eastern and Global agencies than the rest before it. What interests me most of all is Jimin's rant about the PCAAO and the Authority. This tangent doesn't appear in the original broadcast in Seoul, and seems to be targeting our network specifically.
—Dr. Ko Sang-hwa
MEDIA LOG: 673-S3E32
Subject:
Foreward: The following document is a transcript of RPC-673's 32nd episode of season 3 screencasted on ██/██/2015. The screenplay is translated from Korean to English.
<BEGIN LOG [0:00]>
JIMIN AND YUMIN'S URBAN ADVENTURE (KOBACO)
Announcement
RPC-673 screencast (s3e32)
(Jimin and Yumin stand in front of a colorful backdrop)
Jimin: Hello friends!
Yumin: And I'm Yumin! We're here to talk to you about something important.
Jimin: We've been getting a lot of viewers from outside of Korea lately, and we're so happy you're watching our show.
Yumin: But we've noticed that some of those viewers are from some special organizations that we can't let watch our show anymore.
Jimin: We're talking to you, (UNAAC & NATO), the Authority, PCAAO, ████, ███ ██, █████, and ██.
Yumin: We know you might be interested in the cool things we talk about on the show, but we have to protect our country and our kids.
Jimin: We trust the KCAP to keep everything safe and under control, so we don't want anyone else to see our show.
Yumin: And besides, there's some super secret stuff in our show that only certain people should see. We want to ensure that the right people have access to the appropriate knowledge while preventing any potential misuse or mishandling of sensitive data.
Jimin: Please stop watching our show.
Yumin: We truly appreciate your understanding and support in this matter. If you're not affiliated with any of these organizations, we look forward to continuing our exciting and educational episodes with you.
Jimin: Thank you for being a part of our journey, and we'll see you next time! Unless, of course, you happen to belong to any of the aforementioned organizations.
(The screen briefly displays the IP addresses associated with several Authority and UNAAC embassy networks, but they quickly disappear, covered by seizure-inducing memetic images to prevent further identification.)
(A text flashes on the screen, reading "Dr. Ko Sang-hwa, please stop watching.")
Yumin: We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Let's continue to enjoy the show together while ensuring the safety and security of our viewers and our nation. Thank you!
<END LOG [2:32]>
Notes: I uh… We need to increase our network's security. Seems like whoever is behind this program's been tracking every Authority personnel and compromising all of our servers.
—Dr. Ko Sang-hwa