(Episode 15)
Yes, of course.
Of course, we'll accept it.
I'll see you then, sir.
Goodbye.
(Seo Jae In)
He came for a consultation.
Is that so? This way, please.
Sorry, not you sir.
He's here to meet Ms. Seo.
Right this way, sir.
How can I help you? Please take a seat.
What on earth is going on?
We've been getting a lot of calls...
asking for Ms. Seo since last week.
But why is that?
Yoon Do Hee's case was mine.
I took care of the case from beginning to end.
I don't know. I'm guessing that...
it's because of Ms. Seo's performance in the last trial.
The articles mentioned Ms. Seo more often than you.
"A beginner lawyer's spectacular performance!"
"A monster rookie that proved the witch's innocence."
Monster? That's my nickname.
This won't do.
Mr. Gu, please get me an interview. It doesn't matter where.
We must bring truth to light.
I thought you didn't care for truth.
Mr. Go.
What? Mr. Go?
Please answer the phone. I'm sure it's a client.
Or don't.
The client offered a hefty fee.
Hello, this is Go Tae Rim Law Firm.
Oh, you want to speak to Ms. Seo?
I'm busy.
I'm sorry, but Ms. Seo is busy at the moment.
Who is this again?
Daegwangbugak Shaman, did you say?
You called to share the message from above?
Yes.
My goodness.
Gosh, my back.
What happened?
Call an ambulance.
Another one?
Do you know how many time this happened in this month?
Can you still claim the factory has nothing to do with this?
You're just making this up.
It happens because we're old. Why do you blame them?
Don't you know that...
people in our village are known for longevity?
How can you still say that after your wife died?
Don't you remember how healthy she used to be?
So what? What can we old folks do?
- Are you going to sue them? - We should.
I'm going to hire the best lawyer out there.
The one who's never lost.
Are you talking about that money-crazed jerk?
Repeat after me.
Leave him, you anti-romance ghost!
The ghost is coming out.
You naughty ghost!
Come out! Out, out, out, out, out!
This is how I performed the exorcism.
Thank you for that vivid demonstration.
So you told the plaintiff that...
anti-romance ghost has left him.
And he will find beautiful love.
To be precise, I told him that...
he might someday meet a wonderful girlfriend.
"Might" is used to make general predictions...
about future events that may or may not happen.
It's not for certain.
Thus, she was talking about the possibility.
She wasn't making a conclusive statement.
- What do you want? - Finish it.
The plaintiff claimed...
to have paid 50,000 dollars for the exorcism. Is that correct?
That's correct. After all that money...
I didn't get a single girlfriend for a year.
Have you ever made a wish...
to the full moon or when you blow birthday candles?
I have.
Then here's my question.
Just because your wishes didn't come true,
did you blame the moon?
Or did you hate the birthday cake or the candles?
No.
Aren't they the same?
Objection.
It's sophistry to confuse the plaintiff.
- Attorney. - I apologize.
All right. I'll explain.
From the beginning, Dae...
Daegwangbugak.
Daegwangbugak Shaman...
never set the time limit.
It's only been a year.
Wouldn't you say it's too presumptuous...
to accuse her of scam?
You might just as well find a girlfriend today.
Please look behind you.
Sorry?
Why is he putting me on the spot like this?
Have you changed your mind?
Yes. I think I was a bit hasty.
Wake up, Mr. Han. It's a trick.
What? A trick?
Will you look at her again?
I'll drop it.
I'll drop the charges.
This is a con. You need to wake up!
That's all.
A guest is waiting for you.
For who? Me or her?
For you.
I knew it.
I'm not at all like you who end up with such trivial cases.
Your fee is way too cheap.
So, who came to see me...
You were mistaken.
He's dressed like he came to see Seo...
Mr. Go's here.
Mr. Go.
How have you been?
What? Toxic substances? Again?
It's the seventh person already.
Could it be that the communal water supply was tainted like last time?
We had the water tested every month.
It's been fine.
Did you have the soil analyzed?
Yes. The scientists say there's no problem there either.
I bet the factory paid them.
Even if there is something,
it'll be hard to prove the causal link.
I asked around.
When I say the company's name, Hankang New Materials,
all the lawyers refuse to take the case.
So I thought of you.
- Well... - We'll do it, at all cost.
You did well.
I didn't do anything.
You were a witness to an important past case.
That's why the prosecutors asked to see you.
The statutes have expired, so there should be no problem.
I heard that...
you know my daughter.
Seo Jae In.
Yes.
Judge Song told me.
You looked out for Jae In.
- Thank you. - Not at all.
You should see her.
She'll be pleased to see you.
Well...
I'm afraid.
Are you afraid as a father...
or because she works for...
Go Tae Rim who hates Hankang Group?
It's been so long, Mr. Seo.
It has been. Thank you, Judge Song.
For taking my daughter in...
and making her a lawyer.
I don't know how to thank you.
Get in the car. The chairman's waiting.
He's been so anxious since he heard you returned to Korea.
I barely managed to stop him from coming with me.
You did well today, Lawyer Min.
Yes, ma'am.
I'll see you again.
Sure.
Who was that?
He must be important if Ms. Song came to get him.
Yes.
Hey. Why were you away for so long?
Come closer.
He witnessed Sung Gi Jun cause...
the fatal accident of the middle school teacher 14 years ago.
He's at the core of Chairman Sung's tax evasion and embezzlement.
- If he talks, - I'm sorry.
he could cause huge damage to Hankang Group.
(Personnel File)
He's also Jae In's father.
I didn't think it went this deep.
She kept Jae In close in order to attack Sung Gi Jun.
Because Jae In of all people can persuade her father.
That's how she'll go after Sung Gi Jun?
So, he's insisting on a joint factory?
I objected, but he won't listen.
TCAN...
They're known for looking thoroughly into the CEO's private life,
financial transparency, and effects on the environment.
But at least, I guess he's determined to grow the company.
He's not thinking of selling it off as soon as I die.
- That's right. - But then,
a partnership with TCAN...
would change the whole group.
What else can I do but help?
Then the reason you summoned Mr. Seo...
Gi Jun needs someone to look after him after I'm gone.
If you're on the legal side,
he needs someone on the darker side too.
That's that.
You looked after Mr. Seo's daughter. She won't be a problem, right?
I heard she's tough for her age.
We can train her well and bring her in.
What's her name?
It's Seo Jae In.
Hey.
We could be there for days,
but you won't bring anything?
Why would I go there?
You should meet the residents, get doctor's notes,
and check the water and soil.
There's so much to do.
You can do all that on your own.
I'm not taking that case.
I have something else to do.
What? I should do it on my own?
- Are you lacking confidence? - It's not that I am...
What happened to Yoo Ra is happening again, but you'll just watch?
And it involves Sung Gi Jun whom you just hate.
You'll get it when you see for yourself...
that it's a case you'll never win.
Also,
stop mentioning that name.
But...
Did you ask to see me?
I have a very important offer.
Take a seat.
Stop wasting your time and go home.
I heard you haven't decided on the murder charge.
I get it. It's murder of all things.
It's too much to take the fall for.
It's unfair, right?
Shall I brokerage a deal for you?
I'll get you five million dollars for taking the fall for the murder.
Stop talking nonsense and leave.
Sung Gi Jun will come up with proof to make you the killer.
But you didn't kill anyone. Sung Gi Jun did.
Guess what this is.
A list of the supplies his office purchased.
The day after the murder.
(24-hour pharmacy)
Look at this. He suddenly bought medication.
Do you know what this means?
He hurt himself while wielding a knife.
Why did Sung Gi Jun kill Bae Man Ho whom he had nothing to do with?
I was so curious.
Until I saw this photo.
Who are you? Why...
Stealing from franchisers. Stop harassing us.
How can you refuse to extend our contracts?
Stealing from franchisers. Stop harassing us.
- How can you... - Just ignore them.
Hey, Sung Gi Jun!
Where are you going? Come here. Come over here.
If you cancel the deal after we paid you for the interior,
how are we to survive?
Hey, don't you go running and get over here.
Are you running away, Sung Gi Jun?
Good boy.
If you feel wronged, start a company yourself.
This is wrong.
Aren't you ashamed of what you're doing at your age?
What? What did you just say?
Is that all you can say?
What? At my age?
You became CEO at your age only because of your father...
He's a psychopath who can't stand things like that.
He fired a man for farting.
Think carefully.
Who knows? He might kill you too.
Isn't it scary?
How about you hire me as your attorney?
I'm your victim, so does this make it a special relationship?
If you choose to hire me, I won't count what you did to me.
(Bongsari Village Hall)
These are the rice and vegetables that we grow in our village.
Thank you.
Why didn't he come?
Did he make you take the case because he thinks we'll lose...
and because it's not worth a lot of money?
No, that's not it.
We also need to look into a lot of documents regarding the factory.
I'll bring him here with me...
once we get the exam results.
By the way, if we file a lawsuit,
will the factory have to shut down?
I'm not sure.
Based on the results, the factory might have to stop operating.
That can't happen. My son works there.
I can't let him become jobless.
Of course not.
If the people who work there leave our village,
we won't be able to earn a living.
Who's going to take responsibility if all the restaurants and stores...
end up going bankrupt?
That's why I told you that it was a bad idea to file a lawsuit.
We should just talk things out with the factory workers...
and ask them to fix whatever's wrong with the factory.
Does that mean all the villagers won't get to go on a trip...
to Seorak Mountain?
Why would they pay for our trip...
when we're about to file a lawsuit against them?
That's already gone down the drain now.
How can you guys say that when people are dying right now?
Aren't you even worried about your children and grandchildren?
Do you think they'll be safe?
How can you say that after seeing what happened Yoo Ra?
How?
This girl works for Monster Pervert.
Right?
I can't believe it's that jerk again.
They're getting ready to file a lawsuit.
Why?
Why now?
I'm trying to settle a huge deal with TCAN right now.
Why is he trying to ruin that?
They care a lot about the environment,
so the lawsuit will end up causing trouble.
Yes, I know. I know that already!
What should I do with this jerk?
I should've killed him when I had the chance.
Sir.
Have you been well, sir?
Mr. Seo.
You shouldn't have gotten on my nerves.
So what if you're a teacher?
Get in the car.
He humiliated me in front of all the school kids...
saying I act up because I have a rich dad.
You weren't here today...
because you were at the hospital.
What are you doing?
Okay, I'm sorry.
Sorry.
This won't be enough to make you feel threatened for your life.
You didn't harm anyone today.
Instead, you got beaten up so much...
that you couldn't even keep yourself steady.
I'm sorry.
There was a witness?
You even said someone took a photo.
No weapons were found at the crime scene,
and they only had a photo of Mr. Seo's license plate.
That's why he abandoned Jae In and ran away?
He's a terrible dad.
Then that means Ms. Song took care of Jae In...
to keep her as a hostage.
But isn't that a bit too much? Why would she do that?
I recently found out...
that she has a good enough reason.
Song Eun Jung was Chairman Sung's secret lover,
but she ended up passing away.
And Song Eun Jung is Ms. Song's younger sister.
That means Sung Gi Jun is Ms. Song's one and only family and nephew.
Nephew?
Ms. Song is Sung Gi Jun's aunt?
I feel so sorry for Jae In.
But why are you telling me this?
So that you can help Jae In.
She just started a difficult fight.
Me? Help Jae In?
That's the same thing as telling me to be on Monster Pervert's side.
I need to consider what happened between him and my brother-in-law.
And we never really got along.
So I don't think it'll be easy. You'd do a better job.
Do it on my behalf.
On your behalf?
Does that make me your avatar?
That means you admit that we're meant to be.
If that's the case, I'll do it.
I don't know why,
but I think Monster Pervert is aiming for something else...
rather than the lawsuit.
If Hankang New Materials fails to settle a deal with TCAN,
Ms. Song will end up losing her trust.
And that will increase the possibility of Dae Han's return.
Do you get it now?
Okay.
If that's what we're aiming for, I'll use all my experiences...
and brilliant competence to surprise Jae In.
It's here! The exam results are here!
Stop interrupting me when I'm taking care of my skin.
Look at this.
This got detected from the soil and crops.
Sumantracha monkpanipillen.
- What's that? - It's known as TPX Gamma.
Okay, but what is that?
It's a type of arsenide.
But not a lot of people know about it because it's new.
I'm sure this is the cause of all the illnesses.
How can you be so sure?
This has to be the only reason.
Now, we need to sue them for environmental pollution.
We must do it.
Mr. Gu, is my herbal tea not ready yet?
Are you still not up for it?
Did the clients seem like they were up for it?
- What? - They have children who work there.
They get sent to trips every spring and autumn.
Every time there's a village party, they're given donations.
And the restaurants and stores earn money thanks to the factory.
How do you expect them to file a lawsuit...
and shut the factory down as they maintain all of those benefits?
You lost the game before it even started.
So are you just going to stay still and do nothing?
What if another child dies just like Yoo Ra?
I told you to stop mentioning that name.
You just wait and see. I'll win this case no matter what.
I don't care if you don't help me.
Someone's here to help you.
Why do you have such a high door sill?
Hello. I thought you might need all the help you can get.
They already have their best people working on this case.
A problem solver from China...
I mean, well... I'm not a problem solver.
We all need to work together...
since our group's future depends on this.
That's why I asked all of you to gather here.
Wait. I actually invited another person.
He knows Monster Pervert better than anyone.
Ms. Song, I'm sure you already know him.
It's nice to meet you, sir. My name is Kang Gi Seok.
Seo Dong Su, the right-hand man of Chairman Sung is Jae In's...
Are you saying Seo Dong Su is Jae In's dad?
I'm sorry I didn't tell you earlier.
I didn't know things would unravel this way.
Of course, you didn't. That's why we should never have accepted her.
Regardless of how much I hate Sung Gi Jun,
I can't use her like this.
Make her quit right now.
It's different from what you think.
You're not using her. I just think...
What you think doesn't matter. No one else would think that way.
Do you think Jae In would agree with you?
I'll make her leave once she's done with this case.
Make her leave right now.
No, I can't do that.
You know how passionate she is about this case.
If you still feel the same way after she's done with this case,
I'll do as you say.
Why is he being so stubborn?
They're on the move like you said. I'll keep you posted.
Hey, what are you doing?
We're from Hankang Group.
What do you want?
Your father is Jung Tae Dong, right?
- That's right. - It's my understanding that...
50 percent of this hotel's profit comes from Hankang New Materials.
I hear your father is the representative of a lawsuit.
I'm sure you understand.
Father, I beg you.
Do you want me to lose my job?
If things work out, they'd pay us double.
Please do this for me. I beg you.
Got it.
Take it.
(Hankang New Materials Third Factory Construction)
As you did last time, let's win over the village representative first.
We'll use the report from last time to divide the people.
Wouldn't it be better if we used the lawyer from the last trial?
Did you want to see me?
I'll be outside.
Weren't you guys pretty close before?
When your status changes, your relationship changes too.
I called for you to ask about this. Do you remember this case?
Yes, We handled the case several years ago.
To be exact, it was handled by you and Monster Pervert.
You guys dismantled the protest...
against the construction of third Hankang New Materials' Factory...
by bribing the village representative.
Why are you bringing this up now?
I need you to tell the village people what you did.
I think it's about time for you to prove your loyalty.
Come on, come on.
Okay, this isn't too bad.
It's your turn. Good luck.
Get him!
It fell off.
- Good morning. - Who are you?
Could I speak to you for a second?
What is this?
Not again... Did he?
Yes. I thought you should know.
Seo Jae In doesn't know yet, right?
She doesn't even know he's come back.
How could he not visit her daughter?
On top of that, he's already gotten involved in a shady business.
The kind Seo Jae In despises the most.
Of course, he has no idea. He left her alone for so long.
He doesn't know what kind of woman his daughter has become.
- Where's Seo Jae In? - She went to Bongsari Village...
with the test result. She brought along Mr. Yoon.
I asked Mr. Yoon to keep it secret.
She'll get backstabbed by those bribed by her own father.
If she finds out what her dear father did...
When she meets him, it'll be all about justice and such.
This is insane.
That's why we should have... Why did you insist?
I apologize.
(Pollution Kills, No Toxin)
- Let's stop them for good. - Let's do that.
Everyone!
We got the test result.
They found toxins in water and soil.
- They did? - My gosh.
Sumantracha monk...
Anyway, the substance that is hard to even pronounce...
has been damaging your body little by little.
That means we now have rock solid evidence.
All we have to do is fight!
- That's right! - Let's fight together.
- Let's fight them! - Let's fight them!
What are you doing here?
Is that a gift for us? That's pretty old-fashioned.
I applaud, no, pity your effort.
We got the evidence!
Do you still deny it?
We found a toxic substance called TPX Gamma.
We came from Hankang Group headquarter.
Please accept our sincere apology.
We will conduct a thorough investigation...
and make sure it never happens again.
Go ahead.
No, don't accept it.
Everyone, do not accept it.
- Do not accept it. - This is our token of apology.
- A token of apology? - Think of this as our sincerity...
- and please accept it. - No, you can't accept that.
The factory will investigate the damages done so far...
and compensate every household with at least 10,000 dollars.
10,000 dollars?
Everyone, please do not get swayed.
They are doing this only because they know they will have to pay...
at least tenfold more if they lose the lawsuit.
Throw it away! Give it back!
You can't solve this problem by behaving this way.
As for me, I can feel how sorry they are.
Hankang New Materials seems contrite enough.
There's no guarantee that we will win the lawsuit.
I think it's in everyone's interest that we accept their apologies...
and negotiate for proper compensation.
What is the matter with you?
Just look at her.
The lawyer we asked for didn't even show up.
It's because he already knows we have no chance.
That's why I'm here.
Yoon Sang Gu, your hope,
will do my best and fight for you until the end.
Wait a minute. You said you were a gambling expert.
Why don't you go to casinos and stick your nose there?
What are you doing here?
I'm not just a gambler.
No good ever comes out of being in conflict.
Fighting is not a solution.
Don't you think so? Don't you?
We can't just negotiate! What are you doing?
What? Mr. Go.
I've never been so happy to see that Monster Pervert.
A negotiation, you said?
Is this the kind of negotiation you are talking about?
What is that?
Hey, what is this?
What is this? He's taking a bribe.
Explain this!
Mr. Jung Tae Dong.
How much did you get from Hankang New Materials?
He took money from them?
I'm sorry to tell you that Jung Tae Dong, your representative,
had a secret deal with Hankang New Materials.
I'm sure some of you received money or got persuaded by him.
This is a vile tactic of Hankang New Materials.
How could you!
I'm so sorry. I was blinded by greed.
Let's go.
How dare you pretend to be a hero?
You were the one who let them build the factory here.
Your colleague told us all about it.
She said you bribed the village representative...
to stop us from protesting against the construction.
Is that true?
Yes. It did it.
Why? Is something wrong?
Lawyers are supposed to do everything for their client.
And I was working for Hankang New Materials then.
How can we ever trust him? Let's just forget about it.
- He's right. - It's all over.
- But still... - What should we do?
Why should we give up?
He's the best lawyer out there.
The village representative who took the bribe,
was he the only one who took the money?
We all got something from him.
That's why we gave up the protest.
If we give up now,
we're repeating the same mistake, you fools!
I've lived with my head down, trying to avoid trouble.
That's how I end up like this. Don't you get it?
Mr. Jung.
To tell you the truth, you did nothing wrong.
What kind of father would refuse when his son pleads with tears?
Something like this will happen again and again.
They will try everything...
and use everyone you know to dissuade you.
Why? Because we live in a good country.
Because Koreans are empathetic and kind.
Just because you're from the same hometown or the same school.
Because you worked together once.
Even when you don't know how the person is related to you,
just because you have the same surname,
you cover for each other and do favors.
Isn't that impressive?
What are you talking about?
- I don't like you. - What?
That's why I didn't come here.
You're pathetic, impolite, and cowardly.
I've had enough of listening to you.
Three years ago, when Yoo Ra died,
do you know what you said?
"Gosh, what a relief. It wasn't my family."
"Gosh, what a relief. The factory didn't close down."
"Gosh, what a relief. Gosh, what a relief!"
"It's okay as long as it's not me."
"I don't care who died because I got compensated."
"As long as it's not me!"
And what happened?
Mr. Hong. Your wife died last year.
Mr. Min.
Your mother died two years ago.
Ms. Lee and Ms. Na.
Your husbands are still in the hospital., right?
Will you still say it's fine...
as long as it's not you?
How can you go to court with a mindset like that?
Only those who will fight to the end,
regardless of who begs you...
and who brings you sacks of cash...
can sign this.
I'll represent only those people.
If none of you will agree to that, let's quit. And be cool about it.
(Bongsari Village Hall)
How about we all fight together?
Let's fight.
Let's give it a go.
Let's be strong.
- You're right. - Hello.
- Okay, let's fight. - I did as you said.
I think it worked.
Good. Well done.
Thank you so much.
Hankang Group is making a move.
That's so cheap.
This is who's behind it. Don't be shocked.
My dad...
Why is he...
I'll explain on the way.
The company SS Security...
existed for Chairman Sung and his son, Sung Gi Jun.
Mr. Seo, your father, was in charge.
Chairman Sung called him a few days ago,
and he returned from China in secret.
Don't be too angry. I'm sure he couldn't bear to tell you.
- He'll come to see you soon. - Where is he now?
Where is he?
- Jae In. - When were you going to visit me?
Were you going to at all?
Or were you going to do...
what Hankang Group told you to do in secret...
and leave again?
I thought it would be easier to explain this way.
Okay.
You're right.
The dad who'd been in my head for 14 years,
the dad I missed like crazy...
disappeared in a flash.
I heard that you became a great lawyer.
Who told you that?
Professor Song, who kept me hostage...
under the pretense of looking after me?
It wasn't like that.
She didn't look after you for that reason.
Oh, dear.
It looks so cold and unfriendly for a reunion after 14 years.
I know. There are no tears nor hugs.
She's coming back. Act nonchalantly.
Let's go.
Drive, now.
Mr. Go really didn't know.
Do you expect me to believe that?
Whether you believe it or not is up to you,
but Mr. Go believes the universe revolves around him.
Would he have hired you to lean on and rely on you?
What about you then?
I found out later.
I'd known that there was bad blood between Mr. Go and Sung Gi Jun,
but I thought you joined the firm by some twist of fate.
Fate?
The relationship between Mr. Go and Sung Gi Jun...
will end in blood being shed.
But I thought that perhaps you could change that.
In the end, it's all about Mr. Go.
For fear that my dad will do something to him.
I have to go.
I won't ask for your understanding.
He paid your mom's medical fees...
and took me in when I was jobless after a dishonorable discharge.
You did more than enough.
Is there still more to do?
Was it...
not enough that you abandoned your daughter for 14 years?
I get how you feel.
I'm such a useless father to you.
I'm sorry.
If you know that,
then stop.
What you're doing...
isn't just.
If one is ungrateful, one is no different from an animal.
The justice you talk about...
is a betrayal for me.
Please understand.
I can't do that...
unless I die.
It's a new recipe. Cheer up.
Are you okay?
What's the matter?
People are looking. Don't cry.
It's the list of the villagers who signed.
It's longer than I thought.
Ms. Ju passed away yesterday and her final request was that...
the villagers take her portrait to the courthouse.
Jae In won't come because she feels betrayed, right?
She hasn't been in for a week now, so I guess...
I said I wouldn't do it.
Why back out when she started it?
Should I call her?
No. It's for the better.
I can concentrate with a lighter heart.
Mr. Gu, you are an amazing cook.
You even bake cookies here?
I bought 10 of those for a dollar...
from a stall outside.
So what? What matters is that it tastes good.
Gosh, a dollar... It really does taste cheap.
Are you going to quit like this?
I don't know. I don't get what's what.
I wonder if anything was ever right.
The kind of person your dad has become...
and the truth behind why Tae Rim kept you by his side...
are all important.
But you're still you.
I know things may be hard right now,
but things might become clearer once this goes by.
I'll be off now.
A society that rewards people who do the right thing.
That might be a fantasy.
The reality is quite harsh.
However, human beings live because they have dreams.
And I still believe that our dreams...
can beat reality.
How do you know that?
I liked what I heard, so I memorized it.
If you can't seem to understand your surroundings,
just keep your faith in what you believe and keep going.
I'll see you.
What am I doing here?
This is the chemical substance that got detected,
Sumantracha monkpanipillen.
It's known as TPX Gamma, and this is the related data.
The substance got detected from the neighborhood's...
underground water, rice, and a few crops.
It may be a very small amount, but by ingesting it every day,
it seems to have caused a variety of health problems.
And some of the victims even ended up losing their lives.
However, we found no traces of that substance...
at Hankang New Materials' factory.
I think it's necessary to carefully verify...
the exact source of the chemical substance.
Cosma A is known as a groundbreaking material.
Not only is it used for making aircraft, cars, and spacecraft,
but it's also used for clothes, shoes, and even toothbrushes.
It's known for its wide range of applicability. Am I correct?
Yes, that is correct.
In the process of researching unknown materials like this,
there's also a high possibility...
that a lot of unexpected substances could suddenly appear.
I'm not exactly a researcher.
But you're a technician.
Please have pride in that and answer my question.
Is there a possibility for that to happen?
I can't say no.
Your Honor, I'd like you to ask Hankang New Materials...
to submit the test results of the neighborhood's...
air, soil, and water.
What?
I'm following you from behind because you said I get in your way.
What does he want me to do?
Hey, Jae In. I'm so glad to see you.
Do you know how mean he was to me while you were gone?
Are you here to hand in your resignation letter?
- Resignation letter? - Why would I do that?
So you can take the payment alone? I can't let you do that.
I thought your face would be swollen...
from having cried so much, but you're fine.
I'm more worried about you.
Did you cry because I wasn't there with you in court?
He cried so much.
I mean, I cried.
Are you ready as an attorney who's crazy about the payment?
Yes, of course.
Should we shout "good luck"...
My gosh, why am I here?
The world becomes yellow all of a sudden,
and I become dizzy.
Then I end up fainting for no reason.
My mother was a very healthy woman.
But she suddenly fainted...
and passed away while she was working out in the field.
Seven people in total passed away...
without even knowing the proper reason.
As you can see, after Hankang New Materials' third factory...
started operating in this village...
the villagers have started...
Have started... Gosh, what was the next line again?
Cut. Cut!
When in the world are you going to get it right?
Why can't you memorize that?
I've never been on camera before.
This is why we should've called a broadcasting station.
Hankang Group pressured all the broadcasting stations,
so none of them were willing to cover this case.
If you want a lot of hits for this video, do a proper job.
Let's go again.
What are you doing here? And what's that?
Apparently, they're better off without me.
And as for this photo,
it means the old me has died and that I got reborn again.
What do you think? I look nice, don't I?
Sumantracha monkpanipillen, also known as TPX Gamma.
It's a scary chemical substance that contaminated Bongsari Village.
Sir, how are you getting rid of the pollutants that come out...
in the process of manufacturing the new material named Cosma A?
The disposal facility filters it out using a high-efficiency filter,
and then it goes into this water tank, so it's completely safe.
After that, it gets transported to an industrial waste facility.
And that's where it ultimately gets discarded.
This is an analysis of the water inside the factory.
Look right here.
It's an analysis of the water inside the water tank...
that already got filtered.
Sir.
The third substance from the top.
Please read out loud the substance that got detected.
Sumantracha monkpanipillen.
- My goodness. - The truth is out!
- This is unbelievable! - Seriously.
- My gosh. - Goodness.
That is all.
There are two issues regarding this case.
First, let's talk about the cause.
In the new materials industry,
200 to 300 substances get discovered every year.
And there aren't any explanations for most of the substances.
So how can we be sure if TPX Gamma is really harmful to the human body?
Next, let's talk about the course.
How did Bongsari Village end up getting contaminated?
Sir.
Could this substance have leaked from the factory?
I personally don't think it leaked from the water tank.
Then how did this substance get detected from Bongsari Village?
Substances can also travel through the wind.
Through the wind?
Then that means the substance could've traveled from far away...
and ended up in Bongsari Village along with the falling rain.
If you look at 45km south and 50km west...
from Bongsari Village,
there are other waste facilities owned by other companies...
which can also be known as the cause of the substance.
The only reason the plaintiff thinks...
Hankang New Materials is responsible...
is because their factory is located near the village.
Even if environmental pollution is considered a strict liability,
I don't think it's fair...
to blame the company that has a perfect wastewater facility...
just because their factory is located nearest to the village.
That is all.
Goodness.
This is a close trial.
Professor, what happened?
Why can't you testify?
Professor... Hello? Hello?
Professor Song blocked all our ways.
Not a single chemistry professor will answer my calls.
I tried calling other universities and research centers...
other than the ones that are being funded by Hankang Group.
But they all gave me the same answer.
It doesn't matter.
It won't be easy to prove anything...
if we approach this theoretically anyway.
What's that? It's so indecent.
Well, I keep gaining weight because Mr. Gu's food is so delicious.
So I decided to go on a diet.
Gosh, today's food is amazing.
It looks so delicious.
I hope you eat a lot and gain belly fat.
Is that her?
She's Cheon Mi Ri. She works at Hankang New Materials'...
research and development team.
She's the one who knows best about their third factory and Cosma A.
If we make her testify, that will make her a whistleblower.
Is it okay if we join?
I already know who you guys are.
Doesn't it make you feel sad?
You probably didn't expect all of this to happen...
because of Cosma A, the new material you developed.
People puke blood, their hearts suddenly stop beating,
their skin starts burning, and their body starts to melt down.
- What are you talking about? - It's not a nuclear war.
Anyway, if you want to free yourself from your guilty conscience,
you should testify everything in court.
Even the government...
fully supports our project in developing Cosma A.
It's our country's one and only chance...
to dominate the international market regarding new materials.
A small amount of sacrifice is unavoidable.
Does that mean you're okay with...
sacrificing the people of Bongsari?
It's the corporations like ours that lead this country's economy,
that let the elderly with no productivity...
still receive pension. Do you understand?
Don't ever come to see me again.
It seems they've failed to win her over.
Okay.
If you think this is going to change my mind,
you're mistaken.
You'll never understand.
The pride that we have...
for being the finest in this national project.
This is war.
Please stop with this nonsense.
If you choose to cover this up,
there will be more casualties like Bongsari villager.
Do you think they will buy into your excuses?
Don't insult me.
You, lawyers, who are all talk...
will never understand!
Why don't you drop it?
Wait...
Are you really sick?
You're burning hot!
Are you stupid? You've been out here like this?
Hey. Hey!
They think it's gastritis, caused by stress.
She even had me worried.
Don't you come to see me ever!
Get your complete medical check!
I knew you were a fool beyond imagination.
This lunch is made of rice and vegetables...
grown in Bongsari, isn't it?
And I'm sure you got this water from the water station there.
Am I wrong?
You thought the biggest issue...
in an environmental lawsuit was to prove causality.
So you experimented on yourself.
I thought it would...
prove causality if I got sick.
Are you a fool?
She's a fool for sure.
Go to Hankang New Materials' third factory,
and you ask for pyrolysis at 7,980°C!
You told me to win by any means necessary.
This was my means of winning.
But it's your own body...
Don't worry about me.
Even if I get sick,
I'm still young, so I'm sure I will recover soon.
There are diseases that develop faster in a younger body.
I'll delay the trial date.
Get your complete checkup right now!
I'm worried about her.
Did you get the results?
Not yet.
Ms. Seo. Your results are in.
Yes.
Mi Ri. Will you stay for me?
I'm a bit scared to hear this on my own.
Is that okay?
Sure.
Ms. Seo, try not to panic.
There was a lump in your colon, and we looked at it thoroughly.
There's a high chance of colorectal cancer.
I did it!
Now, we have the upper hand.
I'm fine.
Since it was found early on,
if I get the proper treatment, I can make a full recovery.
I'll be in the hospital for a while now,
so please take care of the rest.
You have to win.
Should I join the plaintiffs and get paid for this?
You pay those bills by yourself.
Please treat it as a work accident.
I wouldn't get too excited about the trial yet.
Even so...
I should do what I must.
Even if it is a dime, you were the kind of girl that has to...
bring the money you found to the police station.
Right, Jae In?
Yes.
I was like you too.
I've been holding onto a dime for a very long time.
I'll give it to you.
(Report on health damage of factory waste management facility workers)
It's a copy of inside data from Hankang New Materials.
It's a confidential document.
To summarize,
a few workers at the third factory waste management facility...
complained of an unknown health disorder...
and was forced to take leaves.
After an internal investigation,
they found out that the chemicals...
from producing Cosma A could be the cause.
- Where did you... - That's not the point.
The point is that Hankang New Materials...
was aware of the issues with TPX Gamma.
And you're holding the proof.
Your argument lacks scientific...
Scientific basis? That doesn't matter here.
Hankang New Materials was trying to hide this information.
- That's what matters here! - I'm sure these are forged.
Why don't you go ask Sung Gi Jun?
He will make sure to verify those documents.
Or should I spread it around?
If those are forged,
you can sue me for defamation.
Of course, I will submit those to the court.
Hankang is currently negotiating with TCAN for joint factories...
in Canada, Norway, and Italy, right?
That's too bad.
If your new material is making carcinogens,
what country will take you?
That's just too bad. How much money is that?
Mr. Go, I don't know where you forged documents,
but you're going too far.
Do you think you can...
take down a national business with this piece of paper?
Get your head straight!
It concerns more than just Hankang.
A national business?
Nation, a nation...
Nation?
You've used the word "nation" for the last decades,
you got familiar with corporates,
and all those unlawful acts weren't enough for you?
If a single corporation decides the economy of a nation,
we should just let it slide.
Even if they pollute our country,
and cause the workers to get sick, we should just let it go.
For tax evasions and legacy,
even if it'll lead to a national loss,
we should just let it slide.
Even if my family gets sick and die,
even if they steal your patent that took you a lifetime,
even if the subcontractor...
who suffer from a big company's abuses commits suicide,
if that leads to a national loss, we should just let it slide.
Don't you think that's how our nation is at where we are...
because of the way we've been doing things?
One more thing, the owners of such companies.
Whatever they do, even if they killed someone.
In case there may be trouble...
running the company and could be bad press about them,
the nation should mercifully look over crimes they commit.
So what you did until now isn't a part of it?
No, that's how I make a living.
But I just hate Gi Jun too much.
How should I put it? Biologically and instinctively?
- Could it be my former life? - Fine, talk to me.
What do you want? Is it money?
First, apologize to me and the people of Bongsari...
on your knees.
Who's going to do it? Sung Hyun Goo and Sung Gi Jun.
No, write their names with their buttocks.
That doesn't sound bad either.
Should I make them strip naked and dance?
No, that's considered as indecent exposure.
Anyway, I'll think more carefully about what I'm going to choose.
Are you laughing inside?
I thought you were the practical type,
but I guess I was wrong.
You know what happens when an attorney acts against...
the favor of their client, right?
Hey, Mr. Seo.
Do you know a guy named Na Cheol Jin?
I think Monster Pervert managed to approach him.
I think you'll have to focus on him first.
Okay.
Monster Pervert...
Call Kang Gi Seok.
Yes, sir.
You're saying he's trying to affect the case by using a criminal trial.
It's something Tae Rim is more than capable of doing.
I have nothing to do with Na Cheol Jin.
He even threatened me for money...
just because he did me a favor back when we were in high school.
Okay, I'll be in charge of this case.
You're the best.
I'll never forget this.
I'm the one who should thank you.
I've been waiting so desperately for an opportunity like this.
Hey, why do you keep changing your statement?
What's this?
You already testified that you killed him.
So why are you suddenly changing your statement?
"There's no direct evidence."
"If you deny the charges, you might even get acquitted."
Someone must've told him that.
Hey, Prosecutor Kang. Gosh, he's driving me crazy.
I'm already busy as it is. Why is he making it worse for me?
Should I take the case?
Really? I'd be grateful if you do.
If you request for reassignment, I'll take the case.
I'm more fit for cases like this.
When I see a stuck-up attorney who tries to free a murderer...
regardless of the truth,
it makes me want to destroy him.
You're so passionate.
Okay, then let's do that.
I'll make sure no one finds out...
that you leaked the information, so don't worry.
They probably know already. I'll probably get fired soon.
Ms. Cheon.
Don't worry.
I can always work in another country.
But more importantly,
I hope you cheer up.
Don't let yourself succumb to cancer.
Okay, I won't.
Bye, then.
Why?
Do you suddenly feel sad after having used your own body...
just to win the case?
I don't know.
Do you even know how stupid you are?
You fool.
Doctor.
Goodness.
Gosh, don't mention it. This isn't necessary.
Jae In, he must've made a misdiagnosis.
A misdiagnosis?
It wasn't cancer. It was just gastritis.
Isn't that great? I'm so relieved.
No way. Did you...
I was just trying to make sure your life-risking strategy worked.
What is wrong with you?
Do you know how I felt when I was told that I have cancer?
My entire life suddenly flipped through my head.
And I got really scared of dying.
You never got a cold in your life,
and you maintain your health by boxing.
So there's no way someone like you would suddenly get cancer...
just because you ate the crops from Bongsari Village.
Okay, then. Get ready to get discharged.
Hey, Tae Rim! Stop right there!
Mr. Na Cheol Jin.
I'm Kang Gi Seok, the prosecutor in charge of your case.
We met before, right?
I read the report.
You're going to go to trial for having murdered Bae Man Ho.
It wasn't me.
I didn't do it.
What do you mean?
It means he didn't kill him.
I'm sorry for my late introduction.
We'll be defending Na Cheol Jin starting from today. I'm Go Tae Rim.
And I'm Seo Jae In.
(Legal High)
Please accept this, Seol Hee.
The smile you gave me during the trial...
made me instantly realize...
that we're destined to be with each other.
What are you doing?
You got fooled by Monster Pervert.
What are you talking about? I didn't get fooled.
- Get lost. - This is driving me crazy.
I'm never going to help Jae In again. She's dead meat.