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Episode 18
You little pricks...
When they're the ones in need,
it's never too late to call or pester you.
Even Reporter Oh isn't picking up?
Dorco.
Are you really sure...
Sang Gon was behind the boss' arrest?
Should I call Detective Kim and have him repeat it to you?
I'm sure he'll pick up.
For starters, let's take care of the boss quietly.
I'll meet with his lawyer,
and we'll go to the higher ups and solve this...
even if the secretary has to be burned at the stake,
so keep the boys quiet for the time being.
Don't go prancing around and ruin things.
When you call my beeper,
switch the last two numbers.
Get going.
Dorco.
Jin Suk and I set our wedding date.
I've heard from my mother.
Once our pachinko business is legalized,
we'll be able to live and pay taxes just like everyone else.
All we have to do is survive through this last crisis.
All right.
The first time you met with President Kim...
was on Wednesday the 28th, right?
I don't seem to remember.
Then, how about you?
I have no idea what you're talking about.
They keep saying they don't remember and stuff.
It's like they won't break until the other does... I ought to...
How did it go at Hyeong Du's hotel room?
According to what Chief Gong said, they found a case filled with cash,
a few clothes, magazines and not much else.
No traces of account books, not to mention numbers.
They keep saying they don't remember...
They must be waiting.
For people who can't remember.
That is,
waiting for anyone who doesn't want to remember their involvement...
with Kim Hyeong Du to rescue him.
Then, does that mean he's giving up on Kim Hyeong Du?
Not only their involvement during the elections was exposed,
but he was in charge of dealing with investments from the Yakuza,
so if they start going after Kim Hyeong Du...
Revised Constitutional Law, Article 114,
organized crime societies.
This is where it starts to get fun.
Even without any suspicion of murder or assault,
if you manage to tag someone with organized crime felonies,
detention is a given, and in the extreme,
even the death sentence can apply.
Since holding him responsible for his involvement in political funding...
would be too burdensome for them to handle,
they're charging him for his gang activities?
Isn't that the perfect scenario for all the big suits on top?
When you need to quiet things down or make a show of strength,
you can always find gangsters to catch out there.
It's the 20th century's own food chain of violence.
This wouldn't be that bad a title, would it?
Still, Seonbae.
You know something, isn't it?
That...
The Lee Jun Seok I talked about.
I got a call from him today.
Why?
You feel uneasy about that?
To be honest, a bit.
Because it feels like you're screwing a friend for an headline?
Why, do you feel the same?
Listen.
Yes, Seonbae.
Know what kind of reporter can qualify for friendship?
Those who can share information while ignoring their own scoops.
You can enjoy your trifling 15 minutes of influence in this line of work.
But right as you told me,
doing the best you can to have a positive influence on our society,
that's what you call a good reporter.
I thought you showed promise.
Don't make things more complicated than they are.
Just do it as you've been taught.
Be objective, and separate between fact and your own analysis.
Letting your conscience guide your pen,
that's your role.
Yes.
10 am...
near the Dongnae Women's College.
Yes. As I told you,
the interview will focus on the development plans for South Gyeongsang Province.
Yes.
What?
Photos?
Of course, we'll bring our photographer.
Yes, certainly.
Yes... Thank you.
Ohh.. Seok, It's me.
I just called Senator Yang's office.
I just arranged a meeting with his secretary,
today at 10, at Dongnae Women's College.
Looks like he'll come by himself.
Call me back when you get this.
Aigoo! Our dear Detective Kim!
He sure knows how to stuff himself,
accepting anything anyone gives him.
You stuff yourself up front, and then eat up some more from behind.
Are you out of your mind?
How can you come looking for me here?
Why?
I'm not welcome here, or something?
Back when you were prancing your ass around all those room salons,
you said we'd be like Hyungnim and Dongsaeng*.
[*close friends]
Shouldn't your good buddy at least pay a visit?
Think I enjoy being here?
Looks like the higher ups are starting to smell the roses.
Until I call you, It'd be wise to lie low for a while.
Get going.
Before someone sees you.
It's a present.
Just out of respect for you.
Your daughter is quite pretty. Cute, even.
So, tell me. Suddenly get the urge to talk with me now?
What are you trying to do to my family?
Weren't you the first to break promises and mess with "our" family?
You can't just act like it never happened,
and trap yourself in here pretending to be ill.
The prosecutors already have all the evidence in their hands,
what am I supposed to do?
They were informed, you know?
Informed?!
So it must have been the man I'm thinking of, right?
Are you busy with something or what?
I'm not.
I just had to make a call.
What's the point of wasting your time here?
You must have plenty of things to prepare before you leave,
worry about yourself.
I'm all right.
Dad.
I have something to ask you.
What's that?
When I gave up on becoming a prosecutor, and told you I'd study journalism,
why didn't you stop me?
Of course, I always wanted you to become a prosecutor.
But...
I'm presented with a son who decides to...
take the righteous path with such determination,
so if I tried to stop that, I wouldn't be worthy of being your father.
Yes...
Little prick...
He must be nervous.
Driving around at night all alone.
At three in the morning, some of our people will call there.
His father will open the shutters to leave.
His men will remain outside, so it'll be the perfect moment to go in.
Which room was he in?
Opposite the kitchen, Hyungnim.
Take that scumbag who sold out our boss...
and stab him a few times in his sleep, that'll do.
Understood?
- Yes, Hyungnim. - Yes, Hyungnim.
You must have had plenty of training all this time,
so are we ready for some real action?
Yes, we're ready, Hyungnim.
Let's worry about the job later, but what did you tell Jun Seok?
That we were going to pay a visit to the son of Mr. Song from the cold storage.
Well done.
Who sent you?
Was it Jun Seok?
Are you all right?
Hyungnim, I took care of them.
The rest of the boys?
I told them to gather as you asked.
But...
should the boss learn of this...
If the boss learn of this, what?
Why, did the boss promise you my spot, if they kill me?
Hyungnim...
How can you say that?
Let's wake up!
I'm making decisions here.
So he's not on good terms with Dong Soo?
Still, they're friends.
When in need, I guess he'll just call him.
It might be in Jun Seok's blood to be in that line of work,
but for someone like Dong Soo,
working on a ship would be much better than gang life.
He's so faithful and honest.
Have you worked with him?
Of course I did.
If I had to be honest, I am working with Jun Seok in a way,
but I'm sure he'd be glad to see me again.
Hey.
Why are you even in a gang?
Isn't it fate? Fate.
Fate?!
Becoming like Jun Seok is my dream.
Kiddo.
The excitement and energy of youth and the real world are different.
You still have a chance, so think about it.
Understood?
But, where did Jun Seok go?
Mister Secretary.
- Did you prepare our table? - Yes.
I'll show you in.
Also, if Daehan Daily's...
Ohh. If Reporter Jung Sang Taek comes,
accompany him here, uh?
Yes, I will.
It's been a long time.
You?!
Long time no see.
I'm meeting someone, so it's not really the time.
I told Reporter Jung that you would tell me a lot of interesting stories,
so he cordially gave me permission to come on his behalf.
Or should I call and invite him here?
It's a long trip. Will you be all right?
You've struggled so much, and without a moment of rest.
If I remain here, I'll create headaches for way too many people.
Right when the prosecutor started pressing me again,
I was called yesterday that my travel ban was off,
and all my visa papers were ready.
All the better, on the contrary.
I thought I still had something left to do in this land,
but I guess Buddha's wish was for me to forget it all and leave.
So you're leaving for good?
How can people predict the future?!
Are you really not going to follow me?
I'm not forcing you to marry my son without meeting him once.
You can live apart on that vast land, and continue your studies.
And whenever I'm bored, you can come and spend some time with me.
Actually... I...
am already seeing someone.
Who, Lee Jun Seok?!
And that is all you could choose?
I'm sorry.
You must be aware of who was investigated along with me,
and how the situation is progressing?!
There is one thing a man willing to sacrifice his life for his woman can't give up.
Know what that is?
Pride.
Men always mess up things at the crucial moment, because of that.
That is why I told you to stay away from them,
if you want to make money.
If a woman wants to find happiness,
her man must be ordinary, with no particular ambitions.
Keep it in mind.
Know what's the problem with smart and strong women like you?
That they mistakenly believe they'll be able to tame a roaring tiger,
unlike the others.
Keep a blade close by, and you'll cut yourself down the line.
I am sure government types will have a lot to worry about,
but we've got very little to lose, you know?
The worst that can happen is doing some time, after all.
So?!
We knew it was going to be an uphill struggle to get this done,
but if even those on our same boat show such contempt...
"We won't just take it lying down"?!
Seems like you're misunderstanding something,
but the stories you know about the Senator or the higher ups,
think that kind of fluff will end up on a newspaper?
Quietly putting all this noise to rest...
and worrying about yourself is the wisest decision you could make.
Doesn't look like it's the right time to prance around with reporters?
Mister Secretary.
I am not too well versed in the business strategies...
the Senator or the boss were talking about.
What could someone working under the higher ups possibly know?
But...
The seven hundred million left in the bank's vault...
I'm sure that would shock him,
if the senator learned about that money on the newspaper.
And it doesn't end there.
Thirty millions were added to the amount every single day...
Let me make things clear.
You should negotiate while you still can.
Otherwise, I can't be held responsible for how I will retaliate.
Go!
Where is Jun Seok?
Yeah...
What?
What did you just say?
After the elections, Kim Hyeong Du started becoming a burden for Senator Yang's side.
That is why, after the government announced its war on organized crime,
Yang collaborated with kingpin Cha Sang Gon,
and made sure Kim Hyeong Du would be arrested.
The scenario up to this point is clear.
But, today, one of the major names in the organization, Dorco,
was ruthlessly assassinated.
This is without a doubt an unexpected development.
Nobody can predict how the situation will evolve from now on.
It has become a war neither Dong Soo nor Jun Seok can win.
What I must do...
~ Organigram of the Two Rival Gangs ~
~ Violence Between Rival Gangs in Open Day ~
Stupid fools...
This...
You stupid son of a bitch...
You create that gigantic mess and have the balls to show up?
Come here.
You bastard!
I treat you with some decency and you suddenly feel important?!
Uh?! Uh?!
You prick...
You prick.
You little...
Little pricks, I just ought to...
What is it?
Take my jacket.
He must be on his way back from meeting with Jun Seok?!
Since Senator Yang's side let them know of the arrest on purpose,
I'm sure he heard it as well.
Right...
His father was on death row, right?
Yes, he's in Daejeon.
Go dig into what happened to him,
see if you find out anything.
Yes.
Tell me.
Where is Dong Soo?
I have no idea myself.
You little prick...
Taking me for a kiddo?!
I'm older than you.
Anyhow, good showing.
Gangsters need to fight, to live up to their titles.
Ain't that right?
How did Jun Seok find out?
Find out... what, exactly?
About the money we hid!
And he even knows about our stock exchange dealings.
He does?!
He's prancing around with that reporter friend of his,
and is blackmailing me!
That's quite peculiar, isn't it?!
Ehh... Sh....
I told you it was for our eyes only.
And those of another man.
Who?
Should anything really happen...
You couldn't really say I was the one, could you?
Those two little pricks...
did they rediscover their friendship?
Let's find out, for starters.
Nice catch.
Joong Gi.
Joong Gi!
When are you done here?
Until the investigation is over, I can't say.
You prick... it's your brother's friend we're talking about.
That's all the more reason.
As if we don't have enough problems.
Don't put him in an even more difficult spot.
When the prosecutors get involved,
it's already out of their hands.
It's hard work, isn't it?
It's all right.
Your mother said she doesn't even remember your face anymore.
As if you were some kind of robot...
Do you even get to sleep?
I said it's all right.
Hyungnim.
I'm not even married,
but there's people who couldn't go to their kid's anniversary.
Prosecutor Do Shin Young is in charge of the special team here, right?
Yes.
We got to know each other a little, even back in Seoul.
Still, working with him won't be that easy.
He's a tad stodgy.
He doesn't act like the other prosecutors at least,
cursing a storm and treating you like you're nothing.
- That's certainly his strong point, but... - I know, I know.
I know what you're trying to say.
Even back in Seoul, everyone working under him...
said the same thing, even calling him "the conformist."
Right...
But...
with the war on organized crime and all,
something like this happening is just...
Don't get me started.
After we arrested Kim Hyeong Du,
everyone else probably smelled a rat and is on emergency footing.
The big suits probably had to get involved,
and it must have hurt the boss' pride.
I hadn't a minute to breathe all day.
They were asking for documents left and right, with no end.
So, still no arrest warrant?
Still nothing.
- So... If you'll excuse me. - Yeah... sure. Go in.
- Call your mother, will you? - All right.
Jun Seok?
He was afraid all the boys would make a mess at the funeral,
so he set up a small wake in Yansan in secret.
Wanna go?
I need to...
have a talk with him.
He said the arrest warrant hasn't been issued yet.
They're on emergency footing, but...
Knowing Prosecutor Do... Something must be up.
I'll have to meet him and find out what's going on.
I'd be thankful if you did that...
But aren't you getting too involved because of me?
Well... It's not just because of you.
What else?
It's just... What I'm saying...
It involves us all, that's what.
Did you talk with the Secretary?
He set up a meeting with the boss for this afternoon.
Are they allowing him visits?
Didn't you say he wasn't formally arrested yet?
It's the missus.
I'll go give her a call.
When you got together during the elections,
didn't you and Dong Soo end up working for the same people?
The police believes that the gang split into two factions.
Gang, factions and the like, that's only names they label us with.
In reality, there is nothing of that sort.
If you have power and money, you get to be the oyabun*,
[*Yakuza slang for leader]
and if you're on the losing end, everyone under you starts leaving.
What are you going to do now?
I'll see what the boss plans to do.
Do you really need to meet him?
Particularly in this atmosphere.
You have directors and managers above you, right?
The president on top.
Yeah.
Same goes for us.
Hyeong Du Hyungnim is like a president for us.
It's as if a section chief of his just died,
so shouldn't I at least find out what his plans are?
What are this manager's plans, then?
Mine?!
Yes.
Don't worry.
Just because we're gangsters,
we don't use violence to deal with everything.
One man has died...
can things be solved that easily?
Easy it won't be, for sure.
But isn't dealing with that our responsibility?
You look good.
You know how disappointed Seong Ae was that you didn't come to her wedding?
You said you weren't feeling right, so I was worried.
So, are you all right now?
Yeah... I'm fine.
That's good to hear.
Have you heard that Seong Ae is pregnant?
She's still going through morning sickness, so it'll be hard on her.
When you have time, should we go pay her a visit together?
Right... You called Seong Ae, didn't you?
Jin Suk.
Yeah...
Are you going...
to marry Jun Seok?
Yeah...
I decided to do so.
I'll be honest with you.
I won't congratulate you on that.
That choice of yours.
That man mentioned in the papers...
is the guy who hung around with Jun Seok, your cousin Dorco, right?
And you know who did it?
Use a forged ID, and if they catch you there, just deny everything.
By the way, are you out of your mind, visiting him now?
I've heard the news.
I apologize.
So... What do you plan to do now?
Regarding your detention, I'm still discussing with our lawyer.
I was fully prepared for this anyway.
I just think there was a big misunderstanding between Dong Soo and him.
What misunderstanding?!
Dorco thought that it was...
because of Dong Soo that you ended up here.
And what does that matter anyway?
What?
If that's the reason or not, so what?
One of our boys is already gone.
Don't worry about him.
We go way back, you can talk.
He was one of my closest friends,
and he did everything he could for our boys.
- No matter how hard... - That...
doesn't concern me.
Considering the state of things,
unless one of you two goes abroad for a while,
they'll use whatever it takes to drag you in the can.
We're talking about giving away a few years of your life,
and when you're out, who are you going to work with?
Could it be anyone other than those who showed you loyalty?
If you're going to groom the next generation,
even if it won't be easy right away, you need to respect our principles.
As their leader, you need to act in a way which will earn their trust.
I still remember what your father once told me,
and I always cherish those words.
Should a 5 dan* kendo fighter duel with a 2 dan* one,
[*Higher the number, greater the experience]
the 5dan fighter might believe he will crush his foe with one strike,
but in truth, he must always be prepared to give up one arm.
Unless he can cope with that much pain,
there is no way he is going to win a fight.
How are you going to live in this world, without enduring any pain?
*Mokpo's Yong Jae.
[*South Jeolla Province, with a organized crime "scene" comparable with Busan's]
Remember him?
Still... If he gets through this crisis...
Someone lost his life.
Think Jun Seok will just take this lying down?
Jun Seok promised me.
Said that he would never do anything stupid again.
Choi Jin Suk.
You still believe in that kind of promises?
Jun Seok has changed a lot as well.
I believe him now.
Think about it.
It's more likely you want to believe him.
No matter how hard he tries to legalize his business,
Jun Seok...
still remains a gangster.
I'm thankful you show concern for me, still...
No.
I'm not saying this out of concern for you or Jun Seok.
After Dorco...
it might be Dong Soo's turn.
If you let them deal with it their way.
Hello?
Jin Suk.
It's me, Sang Taek.
Ohhh... Sang Taek.
You told me to be honest about Jun Seok, right?
~ Prosecutor's Office, Busan ~
Here's our warrant.
Starting at ten, it will be effective.
You may arrest anyone involved with the two major gangs.
Also, should you arrest respective leaders Han Dong Soo or Lee Jun Seok,
you will even be rewarded.
Prosecutor, Jung Sang Taek of the Daehan Daily called.
Tell him I'll call back later.
He said it was really urgent.
Here, let's get moving.
First, to make sure they won't escape to nearby provinces or abroad,
use all men in your power.
I'll directly notify you on any development 24/7.
What?
How far are you planning to go?
What?!
Can you jump to conclusions just like that?
Fine.
I'll just be honest, then.
We're going for a clean sweep, does that suffice?
No... I'm not talking about the underlings.
I mean the big shots.
Big shots?!
You know about Yang Chun Man's involvement with the Garak Resort, right?
Public task forces only deal with public matters.
Why are you even mentioning such implications to me?
I trust you studied law long enough to understand the difference?!
Then, what about the gangster arrested in Incheon,
which seem to interest assemblymen as well?!
Even just this much could force him to resign.
What's your point?
Hyungnim.
You're not telling me you won't investigate...
on the ties between Senator Yang and Kim Hyeong Du, right?
If we find any irregularities during our investigation,
we'll have to reveal them.
Then, call right now.
Lee Jun Seok of the Reconstruction gang...
visited Kim Hyeong Du in prison today.
Who connected them was Senator Yang's secretary.
Don't hang up.
Find me whether Kim Hyeong Du had any special visitors today.
Yes, I will.
So...
I know you're facing difficulties because of what happened yesterday.
They killed them right under your watch...
and you're not the type to let it fly lying down.
I know how skilled you are better than anyone,
so, just as you say,
I know all too well that a clean sweep is what you're looking for.
We're getting longwinded...
If you dig deep enough into this case,
there's no limit to what you could find.
Someone like Kim Hyeong Du will only be the beginning,
but if you start getting closer to people like Senator Yang,
things will get quite heated.
Do you have the guts to go that far?
Say what?
Yes.
Kim Hyeong Du did have a special visitor.
Where are you now?
Have a seat.
Did the bruises get any better?
Yes. I'm fine.
You always worked hard...
when Dong Soo and Jun Seok went out to do hits.
Right?
I didn't call you because of that.
Just happens that, completely by chance,
I met the lawyer who was in charge of your father's case.
Seems like he used to play football, and was a little on the naive side,
but was falsely accused.
It's that bastard of a lawyer who caused all this.
Just because you had neither money nor influence,
you just had to take it lying down.
Then, all the accomplices got out.
All the military juntas didn't allow death row criminals to last long,
but your father has lasted quite a bit, on the contrary?
Problem is that whenever the president changes his mind,
your father's life will go away just like that.
As you well know,
if you only even turn it into a life sentence,
wouldn't he get at least another twenty years to live?
Uh?
He'd get the chance to mend fences with his family.
Uh?!
He should at least get the chance to do that.
Uh?!
Eun Gi.
Should we give it a try?
Can you really do something about that?
Of course!
I'll take the opportunity to reveal the truth,
get all the accomplices arrested,
get the higher ups in the prosecutor's office involved,
and we can get this done!
Th... Thank you.
Ahh!
That's that.
What is...
the reason you stick so faithfully to Dong Soo?
What?
When was that again?!
Ohh... Right.
Back when the boss from Doseon-dong passed away?!
He came to visit me this one night.
The issue was that he and Jun Seok liked the same brat,
and he said that hanging out together was a tad uncomfortable...
Were you aware of this?
Yes.
More or less.
Aigoo! More or less?!
You entrusted your life to him, you should know for sure!
Know why I still haven't gotten married?
That's because women will end up ruining things.
If you look at it historically,
kings would let their throne crumble, just for a woman.
Caesar and Cleopatra!
Lady Yang* and... who was that emperor again?
[Yang Guifei, Tang era Imperial Consort, one of Ancient China's 4 Classic Beauties]
Ahh... right. Lady Yang was the daughter in law in this case.
Anyhow...
Before this woman, the emperor knew no parents nor sons!
Not to mention all those sanctimonious ministers from the our past.
Meet the wrong gisaeng,
and they'd let everything rot away, from dignity down to their country.
But, think it would be any different for gangsters like us?
Even intellectuals go crazy over a woman,
think that a major member of an organization like ours...
falling head over heels for some little brat,
and starting a war of his own, forcing his underlings...
to risk rotting in the can a few decades, would be suited for the job?
Think he would even care about that?
Lee Jun Seok of the Reconstruction gang...
and Han Dong Soo of the New Reform gang.
They're both friends of mine.
What's this?
Lee Jun Seok and Han Dong Soo will soon meet, because of yesterday's accident.
In the end, do a clean sweep.
We don't have much time.
By tomorrow at noon, I'll let you know time and place.
Were you that close with them?
If I "was" that close with them, would we even be here?
It's because we're still close that we are.
Honestly, you surprise me.
Back in middle school,
except this one time when I ended second because of health problems,
I've never been less than first in school.
But then, during our senior high school year,
we started arguing with boys from another school,
they got expelled,
and after I was suspended, I couldn't go to law school as I wished.
That should be enough to make us "close."
But a long time has passed.
During one's adolescence, isn't that common?
I'm a reporter.
I can certainly answer your calls and meet you,
but think they wouldn't have things to ask me themselves?
Your conditions?!
You can use all the data I collected from Jun Seok and Senator Yang's secretary.
Instead, you'll go until the very end,
no matter what names emerge in the middle.
Just promise me that.
And?
Show them mercy.
My friends might misunderstand me,
or I could just spend the rest of my days regretting this.
But?!
Aren't you going to get them anyway?
That...
I guess so.
So that's why I came to you.
They're going to be caught anyway,
and I thought we should give you something in return for that.
Since you're a person, just like them.
Will you wait just a moment over there?
I'll be there in a moment.
That one over there...
is the girl in this photo.
She's Lee Jun Seok's fiancee.
Give me just one more day.
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~ On the Next Episode of ~ F R I E N D
What should I do?
You're telling me to run away, is that it?
Should we break up?
Back then,
I even thought of marrying Dong Soo without saying a thing.
Just in case they'll chose their friendship over this,
I have other plans waiting in line.
Where are you going?
Where am I going?!
I still like you.
Me, too!
I feel just the same!
So?!
He said he's coming.
I'll make it simple.
Go to Hawaii.
Go there yourself.
Hawaii.
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