(A judge must be humble, seek goodness, brave...)
"A judge must be humble,"
"seek goodness,"
"brave enough to make decisions,"
"and must have a clean past."
(Judge Han Soo Ho, are you such a person?)
"Judge Han Soo Ho, are you such a person?"
Who's Talmud?
(Dear Judge)
Cheers.
Who said that from earlier?
Said what?
"Every minute you spend not loving is being wasted."
Oh, that.
Kang Ho. Do you know why being in prison...
is a waste of time?
We can't make money.
We work, but don't get paid here.
You're like a micro dust.
Look back and all around.
See if there's anything to love.
This time you spend not loving anyone...
is all being wasted.
Remember that.
Who?
A famous philosopher? A poet?
A guy in my club.
It's a club that should never meet again.
What about you? Anything fun happen?
This is from when I was a trainee prosecutor.
"Organized crime, fraud, blackmailing, assault,"
"and damaging currency."
You have a long rap sheet.
Didn't you melt the coins and sell them?
Here are some napkins.
It was my first interrogation, so I was too flustered,
and it was so long ago, that I don't remember his face,
but the first time I saw you,
I was reminded of him.
You looked so alike, almost like twins.
- Isn't that funny? - Yes, it is.
I'm an old child.
I don't have a twin.
I know. A friend from school who's a lawyer told me.
He told me that you said you have no siblings.
My mom always said...
that a great judge is all we need in our family.
Still, isn't it lonely being alone?
You're lonely even if you have siblings.
I think...
I would've been lonely if I didn't have my sister.
This is what an astronaut said when he returned.
He said that he liked being on Earth again.
He liked it because gravity tightly held onto people.
He said that he missed the feeling of being held...
by someone.
To me,
my old sister is like gravity.
To me, money is like gravity.
Let's go now. I'll buy next time.
Hold on. Let me just clean this up.
Why would you clean up? Everyone leaves trash here.
That's why I should clean up at least.
Don't be like that.
People will look down on you when they find out you're nice.
I found out that you're nice too.
I don't know how to read or spell that word, "nice".
Even if that's your claim, you gave Mr. Shin money for their bills...
and the lawsuit.
I apologize for saying that I had nothing to learn from you.
Gosh, I wasn't thinking about that.
What a waste of my money.
Make sure you call a designated driver.
Don't drive. You've been drinking.
She's a judge. Please drive her home safely.
- You should go. - Okay. Bye.
Give it your best shot when I tell you nicely.
(Exclusive Interview with Judge Han Soo Ho)
Hello, I'm Joo Eun.
I need to talk to you about something.
- Is this about the news? - No, it's not.
Of course, it is.
Go talk to the director. We have nothing to tell you.
I'd like to discuss regarding our hateful society in a quiet place.
At some point, a derogatory term for women, Ms. Kimchi was formed.
And a derogatory term for men, Mr. Korea was formed.
Chicken Head for seniors,
Gluttons for the youth, Parasite Moms for the mothers.
What's your point?
It's obvious why Judge Han's interview was canceled.
I'm pretty sure Osung Group threatened to...
stop the ads when we aired the interview.
However, announcers end up fighting each other.
"That new announcer tried to get into the main news."
"The announcers with seniority were against it."
"Due to the dispute among announcers,"
"we have decided not to air the segment."
I hope you won't participate in such a framework.
Isn't it a fact that you want to be on the main news segment?
- I... - I won't have a dispute...
with a lowly announcer like you.
I'm well aware of that.
- Sir. - Yes?
What should we do with her?
It should be settled by women.
The director told me that you're gunning for my position.
No, I'm not.
I know that too. I won't fall for such a trick.
You want to be an anchor like Anderson Cooper.
You don't want to follow in my footstep, right?
Anchors in Korea...
are expected to deliver the news instead of finding them.
Can't you fight on my side so the interview can air?
I'm a powerless announcer.
Thank you for your nice story.
I'll treat you to a meal some time.
Did you eat?
Who are you?
I...
I work in Judge Han Soo Ho's chambers.
I'm Judicial Trainee Officer Song So Eun.
- So you want... - Come on.
I said you can't touch this. It was so hard to get this evidence.
The fingerprints will come off.
So you want me to get fingerprints from it, right?
Yes. Get clear fingerprints.
If you don't officially file for a case,
they won't do it.
Stop thinking of only the protocol.
You know there are private practices retired employees...
from NFS set up.
Those practices will get me the fingerprints too.
Do this for me.
I had breakfast. You should eat.
Did Judge Han ask you to do this?
Did he ask you to stop my protest...
because he didn't want to see me?
No.
I just thought you probably didn't have breakfast.
It's because I don't have a family to eat with.
I know of your case.
I don't know how to comfort you.
No need to do that.
You just need to...
punish the assailant severely.
Judge Han is a good person.
I'm sure he will rule fairly...
What kind of a judge constitutes as a good judge?
My wife died.
The assailant was imprisoned.
She was released on bail only after a month.
I was going to lodge a complaint if she was living a happy life.
That's why I've been following her on her social media.
My regained freedom.
My suppressed happiness explodes!
She killed my wife driving while intoxicated.
She was smiling while having drinks.
Sir! Sir!
I wanted to kill her.
But I can't be a murderer.
That's when I started following her.
To prove that she's a devil.
Hey, let's go for a third round!
- To the third round! - Of course!
Let's go for our third round!
Of course, the judge wouldn't know.
She acted remorseful in the courtroom.
I'm truly sorry.
I'll repent on my sin for the rest of my life.
I sent all the photos I took to the court.
But do you know what Judge Han said?
Taking photos while tailing someone is illegal.
Illegally obtained evidence...
can't be admitted.
If he only abides by the law,
does that make him a good judge?
No, I'll pay for this.
I don't want meals...
you judges buy for me.
(Korea Leads by Moral Rectitude)
Hey, my friend.
What is this about? You called me early this morning.
Real friends call each other whenever they miss each other.
Gosh.
- What did you do last night? - Last night? I worked. Why?
You didn't discuss ways to kill me with someone?
What on earth are you talking about?
I know you want to kill me.
For sentencing Lee Ho Sung to jail,
and for reopening Park Hae Na's trial.
I don't know how I should react.
Did something happen?
Sang Chul.
Go and tell Lee Ho Sung...
that I have the evidence.
Tell him not to change the channel,
and watch to the end to see who dies.
Bye.
[VIU Ver] SBS E09 Dear Judge "Watch Your Back" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
(Hyungang University Hospital)
The judges for the appeal have been decided.
Once you post bail tomorrow, you'll be able to get out.
This is what happened because I waited a few days...
as you told me to.
I'm a villain, and Judge Han became a star...
and is giving interviews.
I had to work like crazy...
to stop that from airing.
You know I hate working.
Judge Han issued a search warrant for Park Hae Na's cell phone,
to figure out her relationship with you.
That crazy druggie.
That druggie did drugs by herself.
I had nothing to do with it.
That's what the police determined,
and that's how the trial must end. Got it?
I gave you money to make that happen.
Do you understand me?
I just met with Judge Han.
He asked me to give you a message.
That he has the evidence.
That freak.
What evidence?
There's no evidence.
I got rid of them all.
Tell him to keep his mouth shut if he doesn't want to die.
When that jerk was in law school,
my company's scholarship foundation...
gave him a scholarship.
It's thanks to us, that he became a judge. How dare he...
You can't stop the trial with that.
Preventing his term renewal...
is the best method right now.
Fine. I'll cut him off.
What should I do?
Should I get the entire legal department on it?
First,
tell them to air the interview on the news.
Hey!
They'll have a disciplinary hearing for him.
He should be repenting, not go on TV talking about...
what the law is and what justice is.
The disciplinary committee won't be happy about that.
He'll be removed from the bench within a month.
If it doesn't go as you say,
I will...
bury you.
Tell them to air the news.
Soo Ho is a genius.
He didn't pull Ho Sung in randomly for no reason.
I thought you have dirt on Soo Ho.
Why aren't you releasing it to the public?
My father will not attack Judge Han.
He'll use his weakness to draw him to his side.
He's such a black hole.
He sucks in even a young judge.
So?
What's your plan?
We'll have to get rid of my father first.
Why? Do you have something going on with him?
When I first became a prosecutor,
he was the first person to buy me tuna.
And he still does.
That's not much.
Please investigate my father.
Must you go that far?
You'll inherit it all soon, anyway.
I'll buy you tuna from now on.
(A judge must be humble, seek goodness, brave...)
I tried drafting the decision as you instructed.
Thanks.
Is this the last of it?
There's still one left.
Bae Min Jung's DUI case.
The sentencing hearing for that is coming up.
When was it again?
(Mom's birthday)
What a good son. He wrote down Mom's birthday.
It's your mother's birthday?
Take your time, and write it quickly.
DUIs are simple.
That's why I'm telling you this,
but I don't think I should write that decision...
You wait outside.
Yes, sir.
They called a disciplinary hearing for you.
I can stop the bribery issue,
but not about your degrading our dignity since it is...
so broad in scope.
Let them go right ahead.
Resign before you're fired.
I said I'd decide after working for a month.
Your evaluation is right after the disciplinary hearing.
You'll be found unfit. You won't last a month.
I won't?
The bidding for the governmental lot is only a month away.
If you wrap up the trial by then, I'll bring a big present for you.
By a big present, how big do you mean?
If you can find him guilty,
I'll give you one million dollars.
That's not good.
I need to stay longer.
You wanted to quit.
You want to be a judge longer?
There's something I must do as a judge.
- Please, help me, brother. - Are you insane?
You refused when I said let's be like brothers.
The truth is,
I wanted to make you my brother ever since I first met you.
Please.
Write "law" in Chinese.
- What? - Write it.
You loved writing in Chinese. What? You don't know how?
I do.
- But why? - Then write it.
Do you want the traditional or simplified version?
Look. Water and movement.
The water flows.
It is as natural as flowing water.
A fair judgment.
That's what the word "law" means.
It does?
If you want to continue being a judge, live like water.
Don't make decisions that stand out, and follow sentencing guidelines.
And don't say stupid things to the media.
There's a limit to how much I can protect you.
- Okay, brother. - Like water. Don't make waves.
Darn it. I need to that million dollars and jet.
Who is it?
- Sorry? - The person behind you.
Who?
Judge Han's interview will be aired...
as the main story.
Eat slowly. You'll get sick.
I need to eat quickly and go back. I have a mountain of work to do.
I have a lot to say.
Go ahead.
I've made a big decision. I want you to cheer me on.
I'm always cheering you on.
What is it about?
- I'm starting my own practice. - You are?
You're not taking over your father's law firm?
Once I start my own practice, come to me.
What?
I didn't even graduate from the Training Institute yet.
Once you open your office, I'll send you a plant.
Come to me,
So Eun.
I didn't decide what I want to do yet.
A judge must take on the responsibility of...
punishing people, as well as the emotional responsibility.
You act tough, but you're too sensitive. You won't last.
You're not judge material.
He rendered an unexpected decision...
Just a minute.
He has created quite a stir.
We spoke with Judge Han Soo Ho.
Let's watch.
We have Judge Han Soo Ho...
from Seoul Central District Court, Individual Criminal Department,
who became the center of attention...
for sentencing Osung Group's heir, Lee Ho Sung,
to seven years in prison.
Thank you for coming.
(Judge Han Soo Ho's Interview)
Your decision was contrary to the expected light judgment,
and you're being criticized for it.
- Would you like to comment? - That girl is so pretty.
I'd like to make her my daughter-in-law.
During the presidential election, the analysts...
don't say with confidence...
exactly who will become the next President.
But just because their predictions were off,
they wouldn't blame the voters.
It's them who made the wrong predictions.
Legal advisors claim that if the sentencing guidelines crumble,
it would disturb the order of the law.
What is your take on this?
I thought you were going to keep a low profile for a while.
I didn't know you had an interview.
The defendant's crime was a serious offense.
He didn't show any signs of remorse. He didn't have mitigating factors.
According to your decision,
- the defendant's effort to... - You two make a nice couple.
improve the economy wasn't a factor.
I bet there will be some actions tonight.
For the past years, that was the regular go-to factor...
to reduce the sentencing for the rich.
These wealthy owners of conglomerates...
always received light sentences on their trials...
based on their contribution in developing our economy.
Well, this kind of routine...
("What's Judge Han's Opinion about Lighter Sentences on the Rich?")
I think it's a very good custom of the judicature.
Then why were you harsh on Director Lee Ho Sung?
He's not the CEO. He's a director.
Are you implying that if he wasn't a director, but a CEO,
you would have ruled differently?
If I'm assigned to a case with the CEO of a conglomerate,
I'll answer it with my decision then.
Let me ask you one last question.
Do you believe your decision was a just one?
My understanding of the court...
isn't a place where justice is served.
It's a place where judges decide...
if the grounds of indictment by the prosecution are true or not.
Acknowledging the truth...
("Courtroom Isn't for Justice")
It's not an act of serving justice.
"The courtroom isn't where justice is served."
I think Judge Han is such a cool guy.
And he's a nice person too.
I have to go back. I have to pull an all-nighter today.
Sang Chul.
I'm not weak.
I'm emotionally strong too.
I'm sorry to leave now, so I'll get this one.
Have you seen the news?
I got the list of the individuals at the golf course,
the surveillance cameras footages, and statements from caddies.
I'm about to hand them over to a journalist.
Let's get rid of my dad with this first.
And I'll get started on Judge Han next.
Whatever it is, do it quickly!
It's been a while since someone provoked me.
Joo Eun, good job.
- You're the best. - Congratulations. You were so good.
You did so well today. You were the best.
- You were so cool. - You were amazing.
- You were the best. - You were the best.
I enjoyed your interview.
Did it air?
You were very good in it.
Don't mention it. I was dragged there against my will.
Okay.
Is there more?
The decision for Bae Min Jung's DUI case.
I can't write it.
Why not? It's so simple.
If the sentence is three years, cut it in half.
Sentence her to 1 year and 6 months.
She'll be done after three years' probation.
The assailant wrote apology letters and cried in the courtroom,
but she's not repenting in reality.
The problem is that there isn't evidence that she didn't repent.
Gosh, no evidence, no case.
That's why I can't write it.
I know the truth, but just because we don't have evidence,
I have to sentence her to a lighter punishment.
Let's make this easy for ourselves.
Follow the guide as natural as the flowing water.
Don't try to stand out with your decision.
How should I make it easier for you to understand?
Write "law" in Chinese.
- In Chinese? - Yes.
Do you know how that Chinese character became to mean "law"?
Yes. Water and movement.
It means that we will follow to where the water flows.
But actually, the Chinese character for "law"...
Water,
Haechi,
and movement. We used these characters at first.
Haetae is a legendary animal that decides what's right or wrong.
When the Chinese character for Haetae was taken out,
people say that the law is as natural as flowing water.
But in my opinion,
the law must take a stern approach to decide what's right or wrong.
I had no idea.
I'm sorry. I'm sure you know all of this.
This is all great,
but the interpretation can't change.
Then what was your interpretation of it?
- By the way, - Yes?
do you always think this much when you write decisions?
People's lives depend on our decisions.
Well, I can't render decisions since I'm only a trainee.
That doesn't go through people's heads.
"I committed a crime. The prosecutor is making a demand."
"The judge reduced the sentence."
"Gosh, I would make a better judge than him."
- This is what so many people think. - I heard that a lot too.
Exactly.
We'll be criticized anyway. Let's take an easy way.
I'm fine getting criticized by other people.
But I don't want to criticize myself later on.
That's why you can't write it?
Yes.
Even if you were a real judge?
Then...
I would have written one somehow.
(Joo Eun)
I don't know how, but I ended up taking this position,
but I think someone like you would become a real judge.
Give it a try.
Let's see...
what kind of decision a real judge will come up with.
- Good luck. - Thanks.
(Episode 10 will air shortly.)
(Episode 10)
Did you see the news?
- You seem weird. - How?
Your eyes have changed.
How many eyes are you hiding there?
Explain about the interview.
It was supposed to air yesterday.
It was canceled, but it aired all of a sudden.
I'm sorry. I even dragged you out on a weekend to record it.
Okay. You should go.
I'm spending the night here.
Eun.
You haven't called me like that for a while now.
Give me a few days. No, just give me a few weeks.
Don't call me, visit me at home,
or meet me.
Why not?
I must take care of something.
I'll tell you later.
Okay.
Then can you spare me some of your time today?
I need to go back.
You're so annoying.
I told you to stop making me bold.
I don't have a tattoo.
I know.
If I have a tattoo, it isn't me.
Just remember that.
Lee Ho Sung. Ji Chang Soo.
(Decision of the Court)
We're not open yet.
What's wrong with this place?
If a customer comes, you should tell him where to sit or something,
not make him just stand there. You won't make money that way.
- Did you eat? - What's this?
- Will you give me food? - Did you drink?
I quit years ago. I'm trying to be good.
Then you should've quit eating and died long ago.
Why did you come here?
I came looking for someone.
Like I said, if they voted based on how romantic people are,
I would be the country's President.
Drink.
Don't come here again.
I...
- got married. - I know.
And that you got divorced.
I'll keep it short.
My life was ruined because I met you. You admit that, right?
The thing with a relationship between a man and a woman is,
it's usually due to mistakes made by both sides.
You admit that, right?
It may be late, but I want to finally live a good life.
You understand, right?
You understand.
I can have a good life as long as you're not in it.
You know that, right?
I went in and out of jail, and all of a sudden, I'm 50.
I have no family.
I wonder why I live this way.
You know...
I can't become a decent human being without you.
- Get to the point. - I love you.
Hello? Police?
Some crazy freak is making a scene.
He drank like crazy, too.
He had two bottles of soju.
Please hurry. I'm at Seocho-dong 50.
My gosh!
My gosh.
You are always so lethal.
Anyway, I'll start working tomorrow. I don't need to be paid.
Just feed and house me.
- Why are you getting up? - You said you love me. Stay.
You know I'm allergic to cops.
You know that already.
See you tomorrow.
(Yooksoodang)
Couldn't she feed me? I'm hungry and have nowhere to go.
(Decision of the Court)
Good morning.
I sent you the decision.
I saw. You wrote it very well.
As expected.
I struggled with it all night,
but that was all I could do.
Why did you struggle so much with this minor incident?
It wasn't a minor incident. A family member was lost.
Why are you getting so angry?
You've never lost a family member.
The victim's family...
will live in pain worse than death for the rest of their lives.
Even if I struggled with it for a year, it wouldn't be enough.
What's so great about a family?
Having a family doesn't make everyone happy.
Do you know how many ridiculous families there are?
I'm sorry.
But it isn't a minor incident.
I'll go to my desk.
She has such a temper.
Defendant. Bae Min Jung.
You are sentenced to 18 months in prison.
However, the sentence will be reduced...
to three years probation starting today.
The defendant must attend 80 hours of lectures on driving legally.
On May 26, 2018, at 9:30pm,
with a blood alcohol content of 0.008 percent,
the defendant drove her car in Banpo-dong, Seocho-gu,
above the speed limit,
and struck and killed Kim Young Joo.
Considering she repents her crime,
has no prior convictions,
and deposited a sum with the Court...
greater than the usual amount for settlements,
the Court decides the following.
Your Honor.
Why are you forgiving her?
Sit down.
- Are you letting her go? - Sit down.
This isn't right.
How could you render a decision like that?
Let go!
Guard!
Just leave him.
Speak.
I was an instructor at an essay academy.
I always tried to think logically.
However,
I can't find an answer to this, even if I apply...
every logic that I know.
The definition of murder...
is to kill a person.
Driving...
when she was so drunk that she couldn't even walk...
is not different from intending to commit murder.
You found all sorts of excuses to forgive her,
and are trying to return that murderer to society.
First offense?
Is it forgivable if you kill a person for the first time?
And...
that woman did not repent.
The answer is the evidence that you've discarded.
Do you know...
my dead wife's name?
No, right?
It's Kim Young Joo.
We got pregnant seven years after being married.
She was three weeks pregnant.
You...
conducted the trial without even knowing who died.
You're sitting in your seat...
without knowing what kind of life she wanted to live.
Why are you sitting there without knowing anything?
Do you know how it feels to not have a family?
I...
I have no place to go back to.
I don't have a place to rest...
or a reason to work hard either.
The one person that holds me together isn't here anymore.
If so,
how could I live my life?
I can't forgive her.
With what right can the law forgive her?
My unborn child had died too!
What right does the law have?
What gives the law...
the right to forgive her, Your Honor?
[VIU Ver] SBS E10 Dear Judge "I Don’t Have a Tattoo" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
Your Honor.
May I leave if the trial is over?
Lodge an appeal within a week.
Trial is over.
Give me the evidence that wasn't admitted for Bae Min Jung's case.
Yes, sir.
Did you cry?
No.
Every trial comes with a story.
Don't let it get to you.
And you wrote a good decision.
The photos...
You didn't allow them as evidence.
The evidence is inadmissible...
since the photos were illegally taken.
Even if I had to remove it from evidence,
I couldn't remove it from my heart.
I don't think I deserve to be a judge.
You should go home early. Don't work today.
And...
it's me who doesn't deserve to be a judge.
(My Oldest Son)
I know you're busy. Why is this about?
Did you eat?
I'm sorry I couldn't go.
Happy birthday.
I know you're busy. It's only a birthday.
Anyway, why did you send me that much money?
I know money must be tight for you.
You haven't paid off the mortgage yet.
Why are you so quiet?
- What are you doing? - I was watering the plants.
Do it during the day. Why are you doing it at night?
If I water during the day, the leaves will burn.
The droplets look like reading glasses.
I see. I'm hanging up now.
Soo Ho, I can't reach Kang Ho.
I talked to him on the phone a few days ago.
He's fine, so don't worry about him.
You did? He asked for money again, right?
Did he bother you?
He doesn't do that all the time.
I always made you worry because of Kang Ho.
I'm sorry, Soo Ho.
You're not sorry to Kang Ho?
Why would I be sorry to him?
I should have given birth to only you.
Do you need more side dishes?
I'll make some and bring them to you.
I'm busy. Bye.
Okay, okay. I know you're busy. I watched the news.
You looked so handsome on TV.
Okay.
(Judge Han Soo Ho)
Yes, Judge Han.
Wait, now?
- Judge Han. - Hey.
It's my smart trainee judge, Judicial Trainee Officer Song.
You're an awesome judge!
Chinese character expert!
Be careful.
Are you all right?
You told me not to let it get to me.
But were you upset too?
He's full of it.
You know, a family...
isn't better than strangers.
Do you know how ridiculous having a family is?
Even if you don't see them all your life, they still torture you.
Even if they're not with you, they still torture you.
Even if they're out of your sight, they still torture you.
I'm sick of them.
After observing you,
I don't think I have what it takes to be a judge.
Look how draining this job is.
Remember the astronaut story?
You said he was happy to be back on Earth.
Gravity would hold onto him and all.
- Right. - It's all a lie!
Roaming around places is the best!
- Do you know how comfortable it is? - Hey.
Judge Han.
- Hey. - Yes?
- I'm leaving now. - Okay. Be careful.
- Let's do our best tomorrow. - Okay.
- Let's do our best. - We'll do our best.
- Judge Han. - I'm sorry. Gosh, look at me.
Sir.
Please wake up. Wake up.
You must go home.
I...
don't have gravity.
I don't have a family either.
(I slept out. I'm heading to work now. From Song So Eun)
I slept out. I'm heading to work now. Song So Eun.
(A judge must be humble, seek goodness, brave...)
(Judge Han Soo Ho, are you such a person?)
Who's Talmud?
I'm not standing here, so you can mock me.
Do you think putting on a one-man protest would change judges' minds?
I'm fine.
I plan to take this to the Supreme Court.
After my third trial,
I'll start a movement that drunk-driving is an act of murder.
That's so far ahead.
The prosecution will comply with the appeal.
You must prepare your appeal for your case first.
For your second trial, real judges will be on the panel.
They won't be delinquent judges like myself.
If you argue that the assailant deceived the judge...
during your first trial with her false apologies,
she will face a bigger sentence than the one now.
It's you who caused all this mess.
That evidence will be inadmissible anyway.
To make up for that, I'll give you something else.
I checked this yesterday.
The handwriting on the assailant's...
apology letters and her statement from the police are different.
I'm pretty sure an agency wrote the letters for her.
Each letter costs 50 dollars.
Writing someone else's apology letters isn't illegal.
However, when I checked the transcript from the first trial,
Bae Min Jung made a statement that she wrote them herself.
She perjured herself in court.
This will be a crucial piece of evidence in your appeal.
Why are you helping me after the trial?
I'm sorry...
that someone like him took your case.
Drink some water.
You'll pass out.
Take this umbrella, you'll get sunburned.
The law doesn't have any rights...
before the people.