(Episode 10)
Let me in.
Soo Bin!
Daddy's here.
Let me in.
Soo Bin!
Daddy is here! Why won't you let me in?
It's Daddy.
Look how drunk he is. It's obviously Daddy.
I'll call security.
Mummy.
Can't you leave it to me?
No.
Hi, Soo Bin!
- You opened the door! - Daddy!
Superman is here!
Superman!
What are you doing?
I'm sorry.
Oh my goodness.
Make me some kimchi stew.
- Daddy is going to sleep here. - Get up!
- I'm going to sleep here. - Daddy!
I'll sleep here.
- Mummy. - Why is this so hard?
I'll bring him to my room to sleep.
Are you up?
Let's have breakfast.
I made your favourite, kimchi stew.
It smells good.
What happened?
How could you do that?
Why did you show up drunk in the middle of the night?
I...
Don't come over again.
You can't come here whenever you feel like it.
Fine.
Sorry.
I'll go.
Good morning.
Daddy.
Hi.
Are you up? Did you sleep well?
Daddy, are you leaving?
I...
have to get to work.
Have breakfast first.
Let's go.
Let's eat.
Come on.
Let's eat.
Okay.
You too.
It's really nice eating with the both of you.
It's really nice eating with you, too.
But Mummy,
why did you make kimchi stew for breakfast?
I can't eat it because it's too spicy.
Soo Bin, this is...
my favourite. Kimchi stew.
Really?
Then Mummy made it just for you.
Well, maybe...
Eat up.
Have this.
Madam,
your father is here.
Get up.
If Dad finds out you're here...
Hurry.
- Hurry. - Let's hide.
Let's go.
What brings you here so early in the morning?
I wanted to pick up those documents on my way to the office.
- Have you eaten? - I have.
Is Soo Bin still sleeping?
- Grandpa! - Hello, my cute baby.
Were you having breakfast?
Dad.
Here you go.
Is Soo Bin's dad here?
- Yes. - Why you...
I'm disappointed.
This isn't like you.
It was unavoidable.
I'll explain later.
(10 years ago)
Welcome to Seocho-dong's Troublemaker's office.
I am Detective Hwang Ae Ra,
and I'll be working with you starting today.
Please copy me.
Raise your hands.
- Hands. - Hands.
You embrace the victims.
Embrace the victims.
- Embrace the victims. - Embrace the victims.
You look for evidence...
everywhere.
Look for evidence everywhere.
What about your chin?
Chin up. Always.
This is how Korea's prosecutors are. Understand?
I'm sure you've heard,
but 12 months of the year,
24 hours of the day,
you must have your antenna up to the north, east, south and west.
Otherwise, you may be killed.
By whom? That is...
I'm Joe Deul Ho!
Tell him I'll show him how scary it is...
to be bitten by a rabid dog!
- Are you going to another raid? - I'm not going to a farm, am I?
Who are these little lambs?
I'm Jang Hae Kyung. I've been assigned here as of today.
- I'm Shin... - Forget it.
We don't have time. Follow me.
Where are we going?
Must I explain that do you?
- Get going! - I'll get going.
Freeze!
Let's go home!
Move!
- Let her go. - Don't come closer.
Let her go!
I'll kill her!
Let her go and take me.
Take me.
You can stab me if you want.
- Finish it up. - Yes, Sir!
Stay still!
That hurts.
- Are you okay? - It hurts.
Why did you tag along?
Eat up.
Sundaeguk is supposed to be good for you.
I...
have never had sundaeguk before.
What?
How could you not?
Then just eat rice and kimchi. You can eat the fish sauce as well.
Thank you...
for...
earlier.
Do you know whom I despise the most?
No.
People who can't eat sundaeguk.
Since December of last year,
the defendant threatened the victim.
And on April 15, at 4pm, he abducted the victim...
- Hi, Dad. - Are you working late?
Did you eat?
Not yet.
The head prosecutor hasn't left yet.
It's your birthday, and you haven't even eaten.
It's okay.
I'll call you when I get out.
Who was that?
- I... - Let's go eat.
You may come in now.
Happy Birthday.
How did you know?
He told me to get it.
You need to blow out candles on your birthday.
Go ahead.
- Let's take a picture. - Okay.
Do we look good together?
Smile.
Don't look at it so lovingly.
You didn't throw this out.
I forgot to.
Dad left.
You can finish your breakfast.
Throwing out the pictures...
doesn't make the memories disappear.
What do you think you're doing?
I came to see Soo Bin.
What are you after?
I'm not after anything.
If anything,
it would be you who's after something.
You've been rolling in the dirt,
and now your thick skin has turned into a callous.
It's better than losing my conscience.
You're still talking about having a conscience?
You still have a long way to go.
Don't go to Soo Bin's home.
Soo Bin is my daughter.
She's also my granddaughter.
I don't want you dirtying her.
Hae Kyung was enough.
Let's go.
You woke up early.
Hi.
Excuse me.
Mr Joe.
What is it?
Would you like some?
What is this?
I brought you some breakfast. It's better than having ramyun.
I also brought you black coffee with no sugar.
It's so that you'll stop drinking instant coffee.
Look at that.
Enjoy.
What is it?
May I come in?
What is all that?
You shouldn't come over to a man's home like this.
I don't have a warrant, but I'll come in regardless.
What is that?
Are you helping the poor?
You always eat sundaeguk and ramyun.
You need to eat better.
Wait a second.
Do you like me?
If you're just intrigued, you should stop here.
I'm not intrigued.
Are you sure?
Yes.
"Yes"?
Yes.
"Yes"?
It's good.
Quiet!
- Are you okay? - Of course.
- Let me see! - I'm fine.
You're hurt.
Promise me you won't do this any more.
You're a prosecutor, not a detective.
Don't do this again,
okay?
I was worried.
I promise.
Every morning
Your call wakes me
Try it on.
What shall we do today?
Where shall we go?
You have the right to remain silent.
Anything you say may be held against the baby.
You have...
the right to become...
the father of my child.
Really?
Stop!
Tell me.
Is this true or not?
Is this what you want?
I have plenty of time to kill.
Did you do it or not?
Look me in the eye.
I said to look at me!
- Daddy's home. - Daddy!
Were you up?
- Here. - Is this for me?
Of course.
Should I have gotten a bigger one?
I like this one.
For you.
How are you home so early?
I'm always home early.
I've made a decision.
I'm sorry I've been inattentive.
Are you going to get along now?
When did we not get along?
I'm sorry.
Forgive me.
Why don't we...
go away this weekend?
Really?
Why so suddenly?
Well,
there's a place I've wanted to go with you two.
Where?
It is...
the orphanage where I grew up.
- What? - My orphanage.
I don't want to go.
What's wrong?
Your orphanage?
It's sickening.
What's wrong?
Think about it.
Why must we show Soo Bin the orphanage where you grew up?
And...
that priest isn't your real dad.
I want to go.
No.
We never went after Soo Bin was born.
Where I grew up...
and the priest who raised me...
are sickening?
See?
We're back to square one again.
We've always been...
and we'll always be.
I merely...
wanted to do well.
I gave my all...
in what I did,
and I thought I did well.
But because of that,
I couldn't protect...
anyone I loved.
What is this?
He's a petty criminal. Take care of it.
Joe Deul Ho!
Do you think we're beggars?
Tell me the truth.
Did you really do it?
It's true.
I did it.
You killed a person...
and started a fire to hide the body?
Finish up the investigation.
Send me to prison already!
Write.
Tell me what you're hiding...
and what you're being paid,
as well as who did it.
Is it true that Chairman Jung's son caused the fire...
and Kang Il Goo, who is from an orphanage, took the blame?
So?
Kang Il Goo...
I know him.
He's only 20 years old. Please spare him.
Please, Sir.
Do what you want.
You should get what you want once in a while.
Thank you.
You may go.
Thank you.
Kang Il Goo.
You must be tired.
Here.
Take these to Father.
No.
Kang Il Goo.
That's right.
Always say my full name...
when you call me.
That way, we'll really feel like strangers.
You punk!
Supreme Court Justice Choi Young No is being investigated for bribery.
Justice Choi has been...
denying all charges.
Everyone's attention is on his future stance.
What's going on?
Chairman Jung Geun Moo.
That jerk.
Chairman Jung?
I'm talking about the jerk who is trying...
to buy up the justice system and the prosecutors.
We had a conflict recently.
I was...
bitten hard.
I'm being pushed out.
Watch your back.
He's a snake.
Don't show him your back.
Leave Chairman Jung alone!
This is my final warning.
I won't allow for any more insubordination.
It's too late.
I'll go my way. Don't stop me.
Mr Joe. You punk!
Hey!
If Deul Ho strikes Chairman Jung,
Geum San won't be safe either.
Chairman Jung's slush fund has more than 500 million dollars.
He syphoned over 300 million dollars abroad as well.
Geum San is involved...
with all of that.
From what I know,
Geum San pocketed tens of millions of dollars...
illegally from him.
If everything gets out,
Geum San will be audited,
and you will be shut down.
What...
must I do?
Your son-in-law has no fear.
You should...
cut him off.
What do you mean?
Cut off his hands and feet.
I'm sure you know how.
Haven't you heard?
My dad and the company will be done for!
Didn't you hear?
I want to avoid it too,
but how can I?
Why not?
All you have to do is refrain yourself.
How can I when everything is a big mess?
How can I ignore it?
You've lost your mind.
Are you even thinking straight?
What about me, Soo Bin and my dad? Don't you see any of us?
I'm not done.
The only thing I did wrong...
was bribing the prosecutor.
Can you tell us today which prosecutor...
you bribed?
Him.
I bribed Joe Deul Ho.
We don't even have eggs.
There's no kimchi, either.
What's this?
- Oh my gosh. - What's this?
Oh my gosh.
What's wrong?
Nothing.
You look like a horse.
You could be twins.
Here.
Ae Ra, did...
What?
So, did...
Did what?
So, you know...
Know what?
That.
Spit it out, will you?
Forget it.
Last night...
What about it?
Nothing happened, right?
Like what?
Did we cross the line...
to make history as a man and woman...
- or do anything... - These noodles are so greasy.
"Cross the line"?
Dae Soo, do I look that easy to you?
No, no!
That's not it.
We were both drunk, so maybe we weren't thinking.
You can't even say someone initiated it and...
Stop!
Stop. Don't say a word.
I'd never do that.
No matter how lonely or sad I am, I would never do that.
I'm not eating! Forget it!
What does he take me for?
It's nothing for her to get so angry over.
It looked like you were having a lovers' quarrel.
What?
Don't say that!
I've known her for seven years, and we are not a good match.
You knew her for that long?
Of course, since I met her when Mr Joe was a prosecutor.
Let's see. Time has flown.
(7 years ago)
Bae Dae Soo.
Yes?
You were arrested...
for sending fraudulent text messages to steal 600,000 dollars, right?
600,000 dollars?
Was it that much?
I bet you're an actor.
Excuse me?
I once dreamed of becoming a singer, but never an actor.
Not that. You're a front man, aren't you?
Are you saying you sent fraudulent text messages...
which included fake links?
Is that how you stole money?
What? A link what?
Yes. Sure. I did it.
Did you send this text?
Yes. I did.
Show me your phone.
- Why? - Show me your phone.
Why would you...
I want to see how new it is.
Send this exact text.
What?
Send the exact same text. You said you sent it.
You have 20 seconds.
I need more time.
That's a "U".
What was that again? Is that an "R"?
Or is that in the back?
- 10 seconds! - Just a minute.
- Nine seconds! - Wait a minute.
- Eight. - You're too quick.
- Seven. - Sir!
- My fingers and the buttons... - Six.
How do I add a coma?
Four.
I don't know. I can't find it.
How much did you get in exchange for your taking the fall?
Should I lock you up right now?
They said they'll get me out anyway.
Is that right?
You won't get out easily because the amount is so high.
You'll rot in jail for about three years.
I'm sorry, Sir.
- How much are you being paid? - 3,000 dollars.
Do you want to rot for four years?
3,500 dollars.
Sing me a song.
The wind
I was arrested for a petty crime seven years ago.
That's where I met Mr Joe.
I saw him many times since.
You know me, right?
Yes. I think we've met once before.
Are you really married?
That's correct. I love her so very much.
I know this marriage is a fake.
Tell me the truth.
- What's her name? - Natasha.
It's Maria.
Did you change your name?
Where is she from?
She's from abroad.
Ru...
London.
She was born in Russia.
You didn't know I studied foreign languages, did you?
- Bae Dae Soo. - Yes?
You're arrested for marriage fraud.
Why did you move?
I only got 2,000 dollars for this. Please let it slide this one time.
Do you want to go in for six months?
2,200 dollars.
Sing me a song.
Why do you keep coming? Are you bored?
I swear I'm innocent this time.
This is unfair.
- Did you start the fire? - No, Sir.
Why would I set that house on fire?
Then why did you buy 1L of gasoline every day from the gas station?
That's because...
What?
- Well... - Spill it before I arrest you...
for arson.
The girl who worked at the gas station was so pretty.
She's really hot in person and...
Sing for me.
You punk.
On a dark and lonely night
We somehow grew on each other.
I think I should get a perm.
Hey.
This isn't some local coffee shop.
Why do you keep coming? Are you bored?
I'm sorry.
I heard you sold counterfeit goods.
I'm sorry.
Stop living such a counterfeit life.
If you give me one more chance,
I'll wake up and live a proper life.
You never know. You may end up needing a favour from me.
You wicked thing.
Why would I need a favour from you?
I'm bored. Let's sing.
- You have a 5,000 dollar fine. - Give me a discount.
And now, he owes me big time.
See? You never know how life will turn out.
Yes.
When will he be able to work without needing help from strangers?
I don't know.
I'm not a stranger. My position is bit strange.
Regardless,
I'll hold onto him forever.
I see.
I'll make a new pot of noodles.
Excuse me.
May I ask you something?
Sure. Anything.
Okay. I have a friend.
She is my best friend.
She's a lawyer, too.
But something urgent came up...
Does she need money?
Yes.
If she's a lawyer,
she should be able to get a bank loan.
Why does she want a loan shark?
She has a situation that I can't talk about.
How much does she need?
About 3,000 dollars?
That isn't much.
3,000 dollars is huge for me!
Isn't it for your friend?
Yes.
That's right. I mean from my perspective,
3,000 dollars is a lot.
- That's all I'm saying. - Sure. I understand.
Our annual interest is 80 percent.
That's the official interest.
For 3,000 dollars, the interest alone in a year is 2,400 dollars.
It's 200 dollars a month in just interest.
We take interest up front...
If the interest is that high, how can she pay it back?
It must really be tough.
Isn't it tough...
for you.
Look.
Should I bring you clients?
Pardon?
Mr Joe sent away a slew of clients. There's a book full of names.
Really?
That's right.
Okay?
Wait a little while longer.
Hello, Granny. You came.
Wait a few more minutes.
No way. I refuse to pay!
How dare you scam me?
How could you?
You punk. If you're so upset,
let's follow the law.
Stop it and pay me back my money!
I refuse! Over my dead body!
Wait! Excuse me.
So, you'll press charges against him for fraud, correct?
That's right!
He's a total scam artist!
What? That's absurd.
I did no such thing!
How much did you lose?
75,000 dollars!
What? 75,000 dollars?
75,000 play dollars.
You should share one.
You were gambling illegally anyway.
You can go to the police and turn yourself in...
and press charges for fraud.
They've gotten stricter with cracking down on gambling,
so you may end up going to prison which means your family...
Wait. We don't need to involve the police.
- It was... - That's right.
- just for fun. - Right.
That's simple then.
The winner can give the other half of his winnings.
That's not right.
Let's go file the papers.
- All right. - Let's go.
No!
That's not it. I was...
going to give it to him.
Here.
- Are we good? - Okay.
That's fine.
- Let's go! - Let's go.
Have a nice day.
There is a consultation fee.
Over here.
It is 15 dollars a person for a settlement.
- Here. - Here you go.
Have a nice day!
Spread the word!
We finally made money!
Good job, Ms Lee!
The first sale of the day.
Your husband is cheating, is that it?
That's right.
My husband runs a convenience store near here,
and he's having an affair with a young part-timer.
What do you plan to do?
I want to send them to jail for adultery.
You do it for me.
I'm sorry, but the adultery law was repealed last year.
What? Why?
Why was that great law removed?
Sadly, it was.
How could that be?
Are you saying I can't do anything...
when they were having an affair behind my back?
Why don't we try this?
That young part-timer you mentioned.
That young witch.
Yes.
You can demand damages from that young part-timer.
You can claim you suffered emotional duress due to her improper acts.
That will work.
Do you think that young witch has money to pay me?
That's not the point.
If you come out that strong, she'll probably be scared...
and stop seeing your husband.
They have to stop seeing each other.
Drag it out for five more minutes.
You must be so upset.
The more you demand in damages,
the other party may be frightened.
You don't want to leave it to your second son, correct?
- That's right. - Do you have a will?
That's what I want to do.
- How... - Ms Lee.
You must be tired.
You're working so hard.
That makes no sense.
We need to prove...
that an entire group of students were injured.
- Why you... - Wait.
- Wait! - Stop it!
- Just a minute. - Stop it.
Thank you.
Come again if you need anything.
- Excuse me. - What?
Hold on. Ladies first.
- What are you doing? - Excuse me.
What are you doing?
Excuse me!
- He's angry. - May I ask you a question?
Don't worry.
- What did he say? - He has a question.
Who is he?
(Translation)
We can't take on...
Where is the nearest restroom?
- I see. - Oh.
- Restroom. - I understand that.
- He must need to go badly. - I'll go.
No, I'll go.
- That way. - Then...
- Is it number 1 or number 2? - Ae Ra...
What's taking so long?
How long do we have to wait?
I think it'll be a while.
Look.
You're right.
What is it about?
I was at work and...
- Ms Lee. - Yes?
- Are you in financial trouble? - Well,
ever since I quit Geum San,
I've had no income.
Maybe I shouldn't have asked you to work with me.
No, that's not it.
I didn't join you to make money anyway.
You don't think I'm a kind-hearted lawyer...
who represents the poor for free, do you?
You know,
I hate watching innocent people being abused,
and I hate people...
who commit crimes go around with their heads held high.
I can't stand that.
Isn't that the same thing?
People who don't have much...
often get bullied and are treated unfairly.
But people who have a lot...
can commit crimes and live just fine. That's life.
You're working for people who are in need.
Am I?
I never thought about it that way.
Do you want to be...
a lawyer who helps people who are treated unfairly?
Yes.
But people are selfish.
I want to work a lot...
and make a lot of money.
I want any money that my client gives me.
Right now,
I want to get out of this hardship.
- Am I too superficial? - Not at all.
Being superficial is doing bad deeds,
but acting like they are good people on the outside.
Do as you wish.
When you left Geum San,
I'm sure you weren't planning to make us the next Geum San.
Do what you want.
(Candidate List)
These are the top three candidates for the next minister.
Chief Prosecutor Han Sang Jin is probably at a disadvantage.
I heard he didn't relay a message from the Blue House to the Minister,
so some people don't like him.
That means it comes down to Mr Ko and Mr Shin.
It's best for us if Mr Shin becomes the minister.
Mr Ko is too by the books.
We don't mesh well.
That sounds as if we don't go by the books.
That's not what I mean.
I meant he's inflexible.
Look.
Don't make it too obvious.
Okay. I won't.
If Mr Shin becomes the minister,
Mr Ko should retire.
He's in a higher position than him.
He probably will.
Keep me updated.
Okay.
That's right.
Deul Ho has been quiet lately.
Is Deul Ho your friend?
He's still my ex-husband and your senior.
Show some respect.
You may go.
Come in. Have a seat.
Mr Ko, you know him, right?
This is Joe Deul Ho.
Of course, I do.
He was famous ever since he was a prosecutor.
It's been a while, Sir.
Go easy on us prosecutors.
We keep losing to you.
I'm only following the rules.
I was shocked...
when I saw what he's been up to.
Isn't it a good thing?
He's in the news often. He seems to be doing a lot of good deeds.
You're a celebrity now.
Not at all.
I'm still very lacking. I welcome any advice.
Are you still at odds...
with Chairman Jung of Daehwa Group?
You know.
He bit...
both of us.
Thank goodness...
we didn't invite Young Il.
I hear people are talking a lot about...
Mr Shin and myself lately.
It's probably because of the minister position.
But still.
You should be the next minister!
You are the most respected amidst the prosecutors.
Mr Shin has won much favour within the government,
so you never know.
It's not the government's favour,
but Chairman Jung's favour that he has gained.
Don't bare your teeth too much.
They know of many ways.
If you become the minister,
may he bare his teeth?
Pour me a drink.
Yes, Sir.
Oh, my.
- It's been a while. - Yes.
What a coincidence.
We were just talking about how we're the talk of the town lately.
It's been a while.
You look well, Mr Shin.
Let me introduce you to my son.
I'm Shin Ji Wook.
Ji Wook is our number one prosecutor.
Is that right?
Nice to meet you.
Spare some time for me next time.
I'd like to treat you.
All right.
- Let's go. - Let's go.
What an odd combination.
Are you on his side now?
I'm not on anybody's side.
You can't even pay your employees, but you dine at a fine place.
I went above and beyond, didn't I?
I wanted a good meal.
I looked up former cases.
Take a look.
Ms Lee.
Ms Lee!
What do you do at night?
Do you drive a taxi?
Gosh.
I'm sorry. I slept in...
No, I went to bed late last night.
There's a lot of coffee there. Drink it and wake up.
Okay. I'm sorry.
Hold on a second.
Yes, Mum. I'm working now.
You weren't working. You were dozing off.
Step-dad did what?
Please stop him. Honey!
Oh, no. Please stop him.
Sir, please stop him.
Okay. Install it quickly.
Wait a second.
Oh, dear!
- Set it up right now. - Let me go see him.
Oh, dear!
Come quickly. Come quickly!
He's over there!
It's him over there.
- I need to go see him! - Mum.
- Please stop him! - Mum!
Mum!
- Mum! - My goodness!
What happened?
Your step-dad is up there.
Why is step-dad up there?
He fell for a fraud.
Oh, no. Honey!
My goodness!
Stay here for a second.
Mr Joe!
You can't go in there.
Couldn't you have controlled the area any better?
- Sir, please. - Sir.
Don't do that, Sir. Let's talk this out.
Sir. Please.
Sir.
- Say what you want to say. - Sir!
- Over there. - Sir.
- You're his attorney, right? - Sir.
Sir.
Don't come any closer.
All right, I won't.
Why don't you talk to me?
I am...
an attorney.
I work with Lee Eun Jo.
I'm Attorney Joe Deul Ho.
Wait.
You're an attorney?
Yes, I am.
Why would a lawyer come here?
I came because I wanted to hear what really happened.
That's what attorneys do.
Sir!
Mr Joe, it's dangerous if you go any closer!
As you wanted,
there are more than enough reporters and people gathered below.
Since you got everything you wanted,
why don't you talk to me?
Tell me what happened.
I need...
an explanation!
I worked my finger to the bone. Why can't I be compensated?
You weren't compensated for your work?
I submitted petitions many times,
but they've all been ignored until this day.
I can't take it any more!
It's all...
because of the tyranny of Daehwa!
Did you just say Daehwa?
Were you treated unfairly at Daehwa Group?
Is it really Daehwa?
If it's about Daehwa Group,
I can handle it very well. You can count on me.
If it was that easy,
I wouldn't have come this far.
It's easy.
It's a piece of cake for me.
I'm a lawyer.
But do you know what kind of lawyer I am?
I'm an eccentric lawyer!
I don't spare myself. I'm straightforward and feisty!
That's why I'm an eccentric lawyer!
I'm an expert when it comes to Daehwa Group.
So why don't you hold my hand?
- Don't come near me! - I won't.
Calm down. Calm down.
Sir. Mr Hong.
Give me your hand.
Sir. It takes a while to inflate the air mattress.
Focus on me.
Hold my hand.
Sir.
Sir, don't look down.
Sir.
You said you wanted...
to talk to someone in Daehwa Group, right?
I know how you can do that.
- Hold my hand. - Goodness!
(My Lawyer, Mr Joe)