(Episode 45)
Case Number...
2018-Deudan-4578.
Let's begin the first deliberation...
on the transfer request of child custody.
(Court)
As the plaintiff has claimed,
Kim Joon Seo...
has been acknowledged as her biological son.
Does the defendant's representative have any objections?
Yes, Your Honor.
We cannot acknowledge the plaintiff's parental right.
We have written a reply,
rejecting the custody and right of Kim Joon Seo.
Defendant's representative,
please tell us about the contents of the written reply.
The plaintiff has no right to claim Kim Joon Seo.
After giving birth to her ex-husband's child,
she requested for the bone marrow transplant and then abandoned him.
I did not abandon him.
I had no choice...
but to save my sick son by handing over my newborn baby...
as Woo Na Kyung had requested.
The plaintiff is attempting to use a claim that doesn't have...
a legal effect in order to take her son.
The plaintiff...
was not able to raise the baby...
due to her new marriage.
Relinquishment of parental rights does not exist in this country.
Woo Na Kyung, the defendant's representative,
knew this fact...
but nevertheless, coerced the plaintiff to do so.
She was blackmailing her by using her sick son.
To the plaintiff,
the defendant was nothing but a tool to save her sick son.
The defendant is living a happy life and is unaware of this.
I ask that...
you allow him to continue to be happy.
You've always lost to me.
How about this time?
This time, I should try to win.
I have to save face, you know.
I'd like to help you with that,
but I don't think I can.
- What should I do? - I'm not sure.
Don't you think...
this trial is a bit different from the previous ones...
that you were in charge of?
Let's do this.
Sure.
I didn't expect us to meet in court.
It's upsetting.
I only ask...
that we deal with nothing but the truth.
Truth?
And what is that exactly?
Your side of the story?
In my point of view,
you're just someone who destroyed our family.
You attended court today on Joon Seo's behalf.
At least for his sake,
let go of your lies and hypocrisy.
That's the least you could do as his mother.
You're the one full of lies and hypocrisy.
You're the reason why we're here.
Refrain from talking to her.
She'll only cause emotional distress.
She can't do me any more harm.
There are reporters outside.
Nothing good will come out of meeting them,
so let's leave through the backdoor.
I heard that this trial is regarding your own son.
Is it true that your son is in fact Seo Ji Young's?
- He's mine. - Then why did she request...
for a confirmation of existence of biological parental relation?
What's certain is,
she has no right to request such a thing.
There are rumors that...
she and your husband are having an affair. Is this true?
Does that mean your son is involved in the affair?
Please do not involve my son into this.
Was the most recent topic on your show...
regarding you and Seo Ji Young?
Done.
It's good to see you discharging in your school uniform.
This beanie doesn't fit well with my uniform, does it?
You're a fashionista. You suit in anything.
Come on.
Did it end well?
We can talk later.
Congratulations on your discharge.
Aunt?
Hello.
I came on behalf of my family.
That's okay, right?
Thank you for coming, ma'am.
Here. Open it.
It's a wig.
It's a special gift from me to you.
I heard you have a girlfriend.
I got one that would suit you. You'll like it.
I've never worn one before.
It'll look good on you. Trust me.
Thank you.
Gosh, that's hot.
- Hello. - Hey.
- Are you done delivering? - Yes.
Try some of these.
Is it a special occasion today?
Hyeon Woo is getting discharged today.
Right.
I'm so glad that he's getting discharged.
Me too.
I'm so proud and thankful,
so I'm going to share these rice cakes with my neighbors.
I wanted to close down early and cook him something nice,
so I went grocery shopping.
Could you drop me off on the way?
Of course.
Eat up.
(Hyeon Woo, we hope you live a healthy life.)
Hello.
You were waiting.
Hi.
Hello.
- What brings you here? - What do you think?
We're here to congratulate you.
Hyeon Woo, well done. Congratulations on your discharge.
Here.
"Hyeon Woo, we hope you live a healthy life."
Your friends made a nice banner for you.
Thanks.
Did your hair grow back already?
Oh, my aunt got me this wig.
Wow, she knows fashion.
Thanks to your eating show,
Hyeon Woo regained his appetite and was able to get discharged.
Thank you so much.
It's cold. Let's go in.
It's okay.
He must be tired. We'll come by next time.
All right. We'll invite you soon.
Okay.
Goodbye.
- Goodbye. - Bye.
- Give that. Thanks. - You're welcome.
- Bye. - Goodbye.
- Grandma. - What?
Oh, my! My puppy!
Welcome home, welcome home!
I smell something yummy.
Aren't you sick of hospital food?
I've cooked all your favorite dishes.
- He'll be feasting today. - Definitely.
Get changed, and let's eat.
- Okay. - Let's go.
- Be careful. - Give that to me.
Watch your step.
You didn't have to prepare so much.
You've been so distressed that...
you didn't even know you had run out of things.
So I just bought the necessities.
I had no idea we ran out of shampoo.
You were so busy.
Thanks, Mom.
There's no need to thank your mom.
They say, only families can be brutally honest with each other.
But I didn't want you to walk down the same path as mine,
so I pressured you a lot.
Don't say that.
Without you, I wouldn't have been able to hang on for this long.
Thank you.
I'm more thankful.
Only happy days will be waiting for us from now on.
I know.
Well done.
Hyeon Woo, here.
Hyeon Woo.
There is something I haven't told you about.
What is it?
I'm currently going through trial to get Joon Seo back.
- What? - It'll take some time,
but we will make it.
Does that mean...
he knows that you're his biological mother?
I don't think so.
He'll be shocked once he finds out.
It's about time...
Joon Seo finds out who his real mother is.
And...
we can no longer allow him to live in that house.
But he's doing fine there.
You wanted to live with him.
Yes, but...
The biggest regret I have...
is that I couldn't tell you sooner about your biological father.
Dad.
Mom and Dad were cowards.
That's why you suffered.
We don't want to make the same mistake with Joon Seo.
So please trust us.
Today should be a happy day,
but I think I ruined that for you.
I'm the reason why you're going through the trial, right?
Why would you say that?
I feel like everything stemmed from me.
Had I only not been sick,
I wouldn't have trouble seeing...
or inconvenience my family.
Don't be weak.
You can regain your sight back.
Your dad and I are looking into it.
Joon Seo even donated for me,
but I'm causing him pain.
If we can't fight for him now,
we will never have the chance to.
He's so little.
You were only six when you overcame your illness.
I'm worried.
I'm worried you or Joon Seo will get hurt by this.
I can overcome anything.
I trust that he can as well.
He's your brother, after all.
I'm tired.
I want to rest.
Be careful.
I'm good.
("Daughter-in-law of Cheonji in Trial with Anchor Seo Ji Young")
Darn it!
Why couldn't you stop this article from being released?
I didn't start this.
That doesn't matter!
No matter what happened,
our family was never involved in trials!
Then should I hand Joon Seo over?
Come on.
For Ji Young to go this far, I'm sure there's a plausible reason.
She just wants to take Joon Seo back.
They had previously handed us a dissolution of adoption form...
and agreed to hand Hyeon Woo over.
For them to suddenly change their attitude must mean something.
What is it?
You gave up...
on wanting to bring Hyeon Woo here.
So they now feel that they can take Joon Seo as well.
Na Kyung.
You better stop lying in front of your elders.
I tried to hold back for Jae Wook's sake,
but this won't do.
If I were Ji Young, you'd be dead by now.
Wait. What are you talking about?
Are you saying Na Kyung has done Ji Young wrong?
I've done her wrong many times.
Even her divorce with Jae Wook...
was my fault.
Why are you bringing it up now?
Regardless of how I wronged her,
she and I should work it out.
She can't get Joon Seo involved because of it.
I won't allow it.
I won't let her take Joon Seo from me, Father.
Tell Jae Wook to rush home now.
I know you've been visiting Hyeon Woo. What have you done?
You couldn't even sort that out?
Why did you have to let it go to trial?
I don't want to stop Ji Young, Dad.
Then what?
Are you saying you'll let her take Joon Seo?
I will let her if I must.
You idiot.
I think it's the best decision I've made.
Please understand.
You know that both you and I have wronged Ji Young in many ways.
Letting her take Joon Seo now...
will only cause confusion.
Tell her to be satisfied with being able to raise Hyeon Woo...
and give up on the lawsuit.
I can no longer trust Na Kyung with Joon Seo.
Besides, Joon Seo needs to know the truth now.
Regardless of the situation, if the litigation goes on for long,
our family's reputation will be ruined,
and it'll also negatively affect the company.
I've worked so hard to build the company.
I'm sorry, Dad.
For any companies to grow,
the shade is as important as sunny areas.
Your wife has been managing such domain.
If she feels cornered,
she'll use that card.
I'm certain that she will.
Then we can expose such dark areas...
and fix things.
Then...
are you saying you want to see me...
being summoned by the prosecution?
I'll take care of the company.
I've mentally prepared myself for it.
Why are you willing to do all this...
just to let Ji Young take Joon Seo?
I just want to correct things.
Only then will we be able to ensure Cheonji Group's continued success...
and pass it down in the family without being ashamed of it.
Then can you at least make sure I won't have to see those articles?
I plan to stop nothing.
If they upset you, just don't read them.
You never cared about those things to begin with.
I don't care about the media bashing me...
because I'm so used to it now.
However, bashing my children...
is an insult to my family.
Hiding the truth will only make things harder for your children.
Gosh, look at you lecturing me.
You're so full of yourself.
Are you really not going to make Ji Young give up?
I want you to admit everything you've done...
and send Joon Seo to Ji Young.
You only care about her, don't you?
Still, after all these years,
she's everything to you.
Do you know what that means?
You are...
basically cheating on me with her.
I'm talking about Joon Seo now.
But you're clearly putting her before Joon Seo.
You shocked that little boy by telling him that he has a brother.
Must you really tell him that I'm not his birth mother?
On top of that, you'll make your own son stand trial...
and let the whole world know about it?
How could a mother do that?
If you're that worried about Joon Seo, just admit it.
Then...
I'll believe that you actually mean everything you're telling me now.
This is...
the last chance...
I can give you.
You don't have to side with me.
Just don't get in my way.
Plaintiff, you have never...
tried to contact your son in the past 10 years.
Right?
That's correct.
What was your reason?
Thinking that I wronged my own son, I lived in hiding for 10 years.
It was a way of punishing myself.
Had his elder brother been healthy,
he would've never been born.
He was born into this world without love.
And that's why I've been punishing myself.
If you think you wronged him,
why are you claiming custody of your son after 10 years?
I believed that Ms. Woo Na Kyung was raising him with love.
But when my elder son relapsed,
we needed Joon Seo's bone marrow.
Your Honor.
I'd like to submit additional evidence.
Sure, you may submit it.
(Written Promise)
When her elder son's leukemia came back,
she requested once again...
that the defendant donate his bone marrow.
The evidence I just submitted...
is the plaintiff's written promise stating that she would give up...
the custody if he agreed to the donation.
What is he to her?
Her child?
Or...
a mere tool that was born...
to keep his brother alive?
Your Honor.
The written promise Ms. Woo just submitted...
clearly shows how ruthlessly she took advantage of...
a mother's desperation to save her son's life.
It's just as cruel as how she requested the custody...
over the child 10 years ago in exchange for agreeing...
to the artificial insemination.
A mother would do anything...
to save her child's life.
Plaintiff, please return to your seat.
(Plaintiff)
In any case, she signed that pledge, and her son was treated.
Why does she want Joon Seo back now?
After signing the pledge...
and when her son was about to receive the defendant's bone marrow,
they found a donor who was a perfect match.
But Ms. Woo...
persuaded the donor to withdraw his offer to donate his bone marrow.
That meant the defendant didn't have to donate his bone marrow.
Why did you persuade the donor to withdraw his offer?
Your Honor, the plaintiff's counsel is deliberately trying...
to cause confusion by bringing up...
his mere speculation, which is completely groundless.
Plaintiff's counsel, you may continue.
Ms. Woo was supposed to receive company shares...
from her father-in-law in return for agreeing...
to the bone marrow donation.
But a donor, who's a perfect match, suddenly showed up,
so she made the donor withdraw his decision out of her concern...
for the possibility of not obtaining the promised shares.
Consequently, the plaintiff's son had to suffer retinal damage.
This is a false accusation and a serious case of defamation.
Please delete that statement from all records.
Do you have evidence to back it up?
We will submit it at the next hearing.
And we'd like to bring in a witness who can testify for the plaintiff...
in regards to all aforementioned facts.
We'd like to summon the defendant's father,
Kim Jae Wook, as the plaintiff's witness.
This was not agreed upon, Your Honor.
Since they were married,
an agreement in advance was difficult to proceed.
Please understand this, Your Honor.
We will summon Kim Jae Wook, the defendant's father,
as a witness.
(Episode 46)
(Witness)
It is true.
The defendant and my son, Kim Joon Seo,
was conceived by Seo Ji Young and me through artificial insemination.
Please explain how your wife, the defendant's representative,
came to raise him.
I needed my current wife's consent for the artificial insemination.
She agreed...
with the condition that she'd have the child.
Why did she make such a condition?
Because my wife is...
infertile.
Did she pretend that your son was hers?
Correct.
Was there a reason for that?
My wife desired...
to be acknowledged by her father-in-law.
I believe it was because of the inheritance.
Yes.
What do you know?
Do you know how I felt?
Please be quiet.
How could you call yourself...
my husband?
Everything is...
my fault.
I was the cause of everything.
It's late,
but I decided to attend this trial in order to rectify.
Thank you for opening up to us.
Lastly, as the defendant's father,
what is your opinion on this?
My wife has lost...
her right to raise a child.
In order for her career's success and the company's shares,
she used our son.
(Trials for Today)
Thank you so much for testifying.
I'm ashamed.
Thanks.
I hope you explain it well to Joon Seo.
I will.
We should go.
She needs to shoot her program.
Okay.
(Court)
I didn't know you were...
such a brutal person who'd testify against me to make me fall.
I gave you a chance.
You're responsible for how things have become.
How low do you want me to fall?
If you truly love Joon Seo, let him go.
Just like Ji Young did.
I'm not her.
I won't give him up.
If you keep fighting, I'll have to do the same.
The hospital coordinator will testify against you,
and the donor has agreed to testify as well.
Your position as a lawyer will be taken away from you.
That's enough!
Fine.
I know that I have no right to be a lawyer.
But that doesn't matter to me anymore.
I'm sick of it.
But still,
the company can't touch my shares.
Does that mean you won't stop?
I'm glad that my last pleading as a lawyer...
is for Joon Seo.
"What's Your Choice?"
(Woo Na Kyung is garbage. I feel sorry for Seo Ji Young.)
The site is about to explode.
You must be so happy that our program is a hit.
The director is nagging me to solve this.
The higher-ups want her gone, starting this week.
You won't be able to fire Na Kyung due to the commercials.
Are you saying Ji Young should drop out?
She's the one who needs to drop out.
Are you talking to me?
Haven't you read the notice board?
Everyone's denouncing you.
We're still in trial.
Dropping out now would mean that I'm admitting that I was wrong.
I'm not stupid.
All right. Lawyer Woo, let's talk outside.
Everyone's criticizing you.
So what?
The ruling will be made soon, and this will be forgotten.
Do you always have to fight?
Are you telling me to drop out?
You don't always have to fight back.
Sometimes, you should know how to take a step back.
It's better not to fight it.
You're all ridiculous.
I've been taking care of your program up until now,
but you want to fire me merely because of some rumors?
Let's see how well you do with Seo Ji Young.
It's only temporary.
Hey.
Could you leave me some space in the script to say a few words?
Are you really going to do that?
I did cause an inconvenience.
I should formally apologize to the viewers.
I'm going to tell them myself...
that I will drop out.
Hyeon Woo enjoys watching you on TV.
Keep your place.
Come on.
You must bring Joon Seo home.
I'll pray for you.
Finalize these documents.
Is Mr. Kim and Ms. Woo getting a divorce?
What are you talking about?
No one knew that he and Seo Ji Young were once married.
It's true that Seo Ji Young remarried,
but it hasn't been disclosed whom her ex-husband was.
I can't believe that her ex-husband...
was Mr. Kim.
I heard that she and Ms. Woo were from the same high school.
That means she stole her friend's husband, right?
How could she be a homewrecker?
Why aren't you all working?
If you have questions, ask me.
I won't condone rumors to be talked about in my own office.
Understood?
What were you doing back there?
You were just listening to them talking about me.
I'm sorry.
But aren't you supposed to be shooting your program right now?
I left because I couldn't take it.
Does that mean the show got canceled?
They wouldn't cancel it just because of me.
One phone call...
and they'll recruit a new lawyer just like that.
Does that mean you're dropping out?
I have no regrets.
Anyway,
if I hear the employees talking about me once again,
you will take responsibility for it. Keep that in mind.
I think I served you for too long.
What?
I only wanted the best for you.
I think I have given you the wrong assistance.
What are you saying?
We work with the law.
That was my pride.
People like us may not come forward with truths...
that put us at a disadvantage.
But we shouldn't lie.
Are you saying that I lied?
Do you also believe in those trashy news articles?
My sister wants...
to open up her own law firm.
She keeps begging me to help.
Are you quitting?
The more I age, the more difficult it gets to work for a company.
Fine. I don't need you anyway.
You can go.
Hi.
The coffee smells good.
I heard you coming home, so I prepared some.
Is Hyeon Woo sleeping?
He wanted to stay up until you came,
but the pills made him drowsy.
It's been a while since you've sat down and enjoyed a cup of coffee.
It smells nice.
But I won't be able to go to sleep if I drink this now.
It's all right.
You can have as much of this coffee as you want.
It tastes better since you made it.
There was a news article regarding today's show.
Na Kyung didn't show up for the shooting.
No.
I also told them...
that I'm quitting.
I asked them to look for a replacement.
Hyeon Woo really enjoyed...
watching you on TV.
I'm worried about Joon Seo.
He's 10, so he probably knows how to surf the web.
He'll read those articles.
Jae Wook said he'll explain it well to him, so let's trust him.
It'll take quite a bit of time...
until Joon Seo is back in your arms.
If they acknowledge my right to have him back, I'm content.
Until Joon Seo opens up,
I'm willing to wait.
All right. Let's take our time.
When the mother goes to the shore
To catch some oysters
The baby stays home alone
And looks after the house
He listens to the waves' lullaby
Bring him in. It's cold here.
He likes it the most...
when you sing this lullaby.
I'll bring him in.
Don't touch him.
When the mother goes to the shore
To catch some oysters
The baby stays home alone
How is Hyeon Woo doing?
He's recovering.
You must've been through so much distress.
You must be anguished over this trial.
I'm sorry.
Must you have Joon Seo back?
We will acknowledge that he is your son.
Could that be enough?
I cannot allow Na Kyung...
to raise him anymore.
Hyeon Woo might lose his sight.
I won't let her keep Joon Seo.
What? Hyeon Woo might lose his sight?
- It's a side effect. - Oh, my.
What should we do?
All right. Will he be able to get better?
We're trying to find a way,
but we're not sure yet.
Oh, my. How could this happen?
I was exhilarated that he survived.
But that isn't Na Kyung's fault.
I am upset at her for being selfish and causing you distress...
with her decision to allow Joon Seo to donate.
I...
I can't forgive her.
Ji Young.
There was a perfect match for Hyeon Woo,
but she came in between.
What?
I heard she was going to receive the company's shares...
in exchange for Joon Seo's donation.
If she didn't, she'd lose everything.
Are you saying she purposely stopped you guys from receiving it?
It's true.
My goodness.
How could she?
How will she pay for her sins?
You should...
divorce her.
Ji Young won't be able to ever forgive her.
But we cannot hand Joon Seo over to her.
Both your father and I feel this way.
- Mom. - Get a divorce,
and raise him on your own.
You have us.
I can't do that right now.
She won't give up on him yet,
and Joon Seo will get hurt while we fight for his custody.
Then?
For now, I will listen to Ji Young.
The divorce will happen later.
The whole world is talking about this.
Do you think Joon Seo won't find out?
I will have to explain it to him.
Goodness.
Many people...
are cheering on for you.
Now, we just need Joon Seo to attend the trial.
Joon Seo?
I can't allow that.
He's only 10.
He's the defendant, after all.
The judge would like to see him.
The trial doesn't have to go public, or the judge can meet him alone.
We can think about this later.
Did Na Kyung agree to this?
She did.
If she goes against the judge's wish,
it'd only put her at a disadvantage.
But...
I don't want him to...
If you want to pull through,
you must be strong.
You can't stop here.
We're almost there.
- Hello, madam. - Hi.
Where's Joon Seo?
He came back from swimming...
and has been in his room all along.
He doesn't want to eat either.
Really?
Joon Seo.
Joon Seo?
What's wrong?
- Grandma. - Yes, yes.
What is it? Did you fight with your friends at the pool?
My friends...
said some strange things.
What did they say?
Their moms told them...
that my mom isn't...
my real mom.
Goodness.
How could they say that to their kids?
My friends were lying, right?
Right?
Goodness, let's see.
Joon Seo, come here.
Are you...
10 years old?
Yes.
Hyeon Woo was much younger than you...
when he overcame his illness.
Since you are...
four years older than he was back then,
I believe you'll be able to fight through this even better.
Grandma...
Yes, my dear puppy.
Grandma...
- Yes, puppy. - Grandma...
- Grandma... - I understand.
Vice Chairman Stanley has departed.
Okay.
Did you see the photo shoots?
- I did. - Don't they look great?
The home shopping corner is doing well as well.
Well done.
Hi, Seung Hoon.
Uncle.
Did you send Stanley away?
Stanley left?
Sit down. You can leave.
I need to hear this as well.
He completely shut down the MS Global Investment.
Is that true?
They lied to us about the paper company.
That can't be overlooked.
We agreed not to meddle in that.
Are you saying...
you wanted to hand over the entire business to them...
without their paying the taxes?
That's illegal.
Do you think they'll just take this?
They will ask us...
to take responsibility for canceling the contract.
And I will take that burden.
They won't do that.
I told them we'd impose a sanction against them if they did.
Uncle.
Haven't I told you?
I won't allow a stranger to take Smart City.
Am I a stranger?
I'm just trying to take back my father's land.
You will never be able to do that.
Why not?
You agreed to help him out.
Jae Hee.
That land and the business right to Smart City...
will be handed over to GL Company.
What?
What is this nonsense?
The Strategy Department organized that file.
Read it thoroughly before making your decision.
I don't need this.
In the end,
you're just like Grandpa.
What did I tell you?
I told you that he'd betray us as well.
First, let's listen to what he has to say.
Forget it.
Seung Hoon.
Let's hear him out.
There's no need.
It's all over.
I'm sure he has a reason.
That's not a reason.
That's an excuse.
Seung Hoon. Goodness.
(Joon Seo)
Hi.
Dad.
What's wrong? Are you crying?
Is it true that Mom isn't my real mom?
Who told you that?
Grandma said so.
Don't cry, Joon Seo. I'll go to you.
I'm on my way right now,
so don't cry and wait for me, okay?
Joon Seo.
I sent him to the main house,
so have a seat.
I just stopped by there, but I didn't see him.
What?
(Woo Na Kyung)
What?
You took Joon Seo, didn't you?
What do you mean?
Bring him back!
This is kidnapping. I'll report you.
What are you on about?
Joon Seo!
Na Kyung.
- Joon Seo! - Na Kyung.
Someone saw him around here.
But I can't find him.
When was that?
It's all your fault.
I won't forgive you if something happens to him.
I'll never forgive you!
Come to your senses.
Think of where he could be.
Are you happy now?
If he goes to a place where neither of us can find him,
I'm sure you'll be delighted!
Don't be ridiculous.
Where could he be?
You must have his friends' numbers. Call them.
Honey.
You found him?
Really?
Where is it? Where is he?
Na Kyung!
Joon Seo, it's all right.
Joon Seo.
- Joon Seo! - Joon Seo.
Mom!
Mom...
- My son... - Mom...
Mom...