(Episode 10)
So you knew.
I told you I would be just like you.
Why didn't you say anything?
You didn't say anything about it, either.
I'm a shy one.
The one after this is Seo Hyun Kyu, right?
The managing partner at Law Firm Kangsan.
That's what I thought.
From the Seocho-dong case to recent events...
There's no way the fixer operated on her own accord.
So tell me everything you know.
It'll be a long story.
I'll listen to it with a clear mind.
Even though the accused was well aware of...
the fatal side-effects of his company product...
that could be inflicted on the human body,
he organized a cover-up...
and threatened the lives of many by having it sold in markets...
which led to their deaths.
Evidence was then destroyed to cover it up.
Bribes were offered...
and threats were made to those involved...
which only points to the heinous nature of his crime.
For these reasons, the court sentences Cho Byung Soo...
to life in prison.
(Prosecution)
(Lady Justice)
Mr. Seo.
What do you think you're playing at?
I should be the one asking you that. Let go of me.
Enough with the gibberish.
As if I wouldn't know he's a stand-in.
Whether he's the actual guy or not doesn't seem that important to me.
- What? - It's not like...
most people can tell what's real or not.
I painted the truth in the way my client wanted...
and got paid for my services.
The truth isn't what you seek.
It's what you paint for the world to see, Prosecutor Park.
You...
Don't you have even the slightest conscience?
Prosecutor Park, I didn't take you for someone so naive.
Lawyers are motivated by money, not driven by conscience.
Us lawyers...
don't seek justice or keep our conscience clean.
Our job is to protect our clients.
That's why we're paid the big bucks.
But if I try to keep a clear conscience on top of that,
that's really being greedy.
You know what?
I will do whatever it takes to expose you.
Good luck with that.
Hey, Park Jae Kyung,
Have you lost your mind?
Why are you digging into Kangsan without my approval?
Three years ago,
Daejung Group formed a slush fund and manipulated the stock price.
A vehicle from Daejung Motors caused sudden unintended acceleration.
The Jusung Department Store collapse incident.
- And this... - Hey.
The most recent case...
involving the humidifier disinfectant.
All of these cases were handled by Kangsan.
Most of the cases were ruled guilty by the Supreme Court.
Yes, that's right.
But the problem is the key figures of the cases...
are living in luxury...
when these innocent fall guys are serving time.
Fine. Okay.
Let's say that you're right.
We don't have any evidence to back that up.
But let's just say you're right. Here's a thing.
The trials are already over.
What are you going to do about it?
I'll catch the architect first.
Seo Hyun Kyu, the CEO of Law Firm Kangsan.
Please officially assign me to investigate him.
You...
Listen. Do you even know who he is?
He's more than just a lawyer.
All the powerful figures in Korea...
are begging to get acquainted with him.
People from the Blue House and hotshot politicians...
are dying to have a meal with him.
That's the man you want to go after.
I don't follow.
He committed a crime, so I should catch him.
Isn't that why we're here?
The presidential election is around the corner.
Now is not the right time.
Back off from this case.
What?
I'm trying to do my job. Why are you telling me to back off?
I don't want to do that.
(Proposal to Establish the Civil Affairs Division)
We're going to set up the Civil Affairs Division.
A prosecutor will be transferred there.
He won't be able to do any real work.
So you're not exiling him.
This is a garbage dump where you throw out defective prosecutors.
And there's one in the Criminal Division too.
A prosecutor people call defective.
This is an organization.
If you keep this up,
I have no choice but to send you there.
Okay.
Send me there.
Hey, Jae Kyung.
But...
I'll go there after I catch Seo Hyun Kyu.
Please assign me to this case.
Hey.
Goodness.
I heard you went head-to-head with Senior Prosecutor Lee.
Word gets around fast.
I know you,
but you should try to get along with the higher-ups when you can.
Don't you want to be in a supervising position?
Hey.
A country bumpkin from Sapgyo passed the bar...
and became a prosecutor. Isn't that good enough?
If I try to be more successful than now,
I'm being greedy.
All right, Mr. Righteous.
There's no point in looking out for you.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Any progress? Did you find anything?
Why are you suddenly asking me that?
What?
I'm just curious.
Besides, he passed the bar before us.
Don't worry about me.
Don't let them clump you up with a defective prosecutor like me.
A defective prosecutor?
There's a thing.
(Reporter Jin)
So you should stay out of it. Okay?
Yes.
Yes. We can talk.
Seo Hyun Kyu?
Yes. Hold on.
What is it?
I need to leave now.
He said he needed to give me something.
He said he found evidence that can put away Seo Hyun Kyu.
But I couldn't get it from him...
because the reporter got into an accident.
So I thought this was gone too.
But...
the night before Deputy Chief Lee's death,
he gave it to me.
Did he tell you how he ended up with this?
No.
Maybe Kim Tae Ho...
might have an answer to that.
The reporter who called you...
Was he someone I would know...
Who is that?
Are you expecting someone?
No. Hold on.
Who is it?
It's been a while.
Are we having guests over?
Then I can...
(Bad Prosecutor)
We meet again, Prosecutor Jin.
I've been meaning to come by.
But it took me such a long time.
Who has the thing I'm looking for?
Goodness. Too bad.
You won't have any use for it anyway.
No one was able to crack it, right?
Give it to me. I'm asking you nicely.
You must be scared.
You came down here just to take something so useless.
You must be scared of what's inside.
Goodness.
He must have been 30 by now...
if Jun Soo were still alive.
- You little... - Prosecutor Jin.
Just leave. You're spoiling my night.
Prosecutor Jin.
Could you give us some privacy?
I guess you're not the type to follow orders.
You must have put your mother through a lot.
(Jung's Barbecue)
Have you been checking up on your mother often?
(Mom)
Pick up.
(Mom)
Pick up.
Please pick up.
Pick up the phone, Mom!
Mom!
Hey, Jung!
There's a car behind you!
Mom. Are you okay?
That jerk. Why would he drive like that?
- Get up, Mom. - Goodness.
- Gosh, my ankle. - What's wrong? Are you hurt?
Yes.
I told them to just say hi...
since we have a history.
Don't go too far.
I can kill you on the spot.
You would've done it already...
when you had lost your wife and your son.
If you were someone who could do it.
What?
Can't you just forget about it and move on?
I know that you want to take revenge on me.
But Jae Kyung,
Taking revenge won't bring back your family.
Let's forgive each other.
Forgive me and forget about it, so we can move on.
Bring me that thing.
You tell Prosecutor Jin and bring it to me.
He doesn't have to go through what you did.
I said I was fine. Why do I need to be hospitalized?
You have a sprain and a fracture.
You're not fine. So just stay in the hospital.
I can stay home and come for treatment.
I have a group reservation coming in tomorrow.
No, you can't go. You have to take the day off.
You need absolute rest.
Since you're here, get a medical checkup...
and close the restaurant for a couple of days.
You need to live long so you can see me get married.
I don't want to be an orphan.
Let's live long together, Mom.
I'll live until the 22nd century.
Let's do that.
I'll get going. Stay healthy. I'll call you.
(Prosecutor's Office)
Seo Hyun Kyu?
The CEO of the Law Firm Kangsan?
What about your mother? Is she okay?
Fortunately, she's fine.
But the problem is that I'm not fine with it.
Where are you now?
I'm going to meet Prosecutor Oh.
We need to get the dashcam footage.
The Seocho-dong murder case happened because of this MP3 player.
Whoever the culprit is,
he must have a connection to Seo Hyun Kyu.
You'll get the real culprit...
so that you can climb up to Seo Hyun Kyu?
I'll put them in jail myself.
Seo Hyun Kyu, you've messed with the wrong guy.
Jung. I understand how you feel, but let's calm down.
If you just go to see him...
Jin Jung.
Next is the tax imposing case...
of K-Ko Labs by the National Tax Service.
A joint investigation team is investigating the case.
Lawyer Lee, what do you think?
You were a prosecutor,
so I'm sure you know many people there.
I think we should skip this case.
Lawyer Oh.
You're not at the District Prosecutors' Office.
Get to your senses.
A joint investigation team for financial crimes...
was formed with ambition.
But unfortunately,
they couldn't come up with conspicuous success.
This is what rumors tell us.
Then the joint investigation team...
must be eager to win.
That's correct.
You'll know when you see the last page of the documents.
The joint investigation team is investigating...
the case of embezzlement, taking away a few million dollars.
If we try to protect our client...
by standing against the government...
in this situation...
If things go wrong, we might face the winner's curse,
which is what we want to avoid from happening.
Please take this into consideration.
Lawyer Oh.
What do you think you're doing?
- What do you mean? - Just now.
You didn't tell me anything in advance.
Are you trying to mock me?
Well...
I'm sorry. I won't let that happen again.
Hey.
You're laughing when I'm talking to you?
You made a deal with my father regarding my case.
You're making quite the fuss thinking he's got your back.
Is it because of your humble origin?
You must have gone through a lot. To live...
with a mother who doesn't deserve to be called one.
- You should stop there. - Here's what I think.
I think you take after your mother.
Your mother did it too, right?
Shifting sides between all those men.
- I told you to stop. - You're the one who should stop.
Do you know...
the difference between you and me?
I'm allowed to do this.
Hey.
I got slapped because of you. You understand?
Because of someone so humble like you...
I got slapped by my father because of you,
the son of a bar hostess. You punk!
Gosh.
What brings you here, Prosecutor Jin?
I need to talk to him.
Please let us talk in private.
Or you can come to the office with me right now.
Gosh, that must've hurt. Are you okay?
Tell me why you're here.
A memory card?
I know you have it. Let's not make it difficult.
Why do you need it all of a sudden?
To catch him. Do you need more than that?
I can get you arrested for tampering with evidence.
Bring it before I do that.
If you need it that badly...
The camera got everything.
What's wrong? Was that too easy for you?
It's simple. Don't make it complicated.
I don't need it,
and you need it from now on.
Stop the nonsense and tell me the real reason.
He crossed the line.
That's all I can do.
The rest is up to you now.
That night, there was one more guy.
He came to Ye Young's house.
A fidget spinner?
Yes. The toy kids spin with their fingers.
A fidget spinner.
You didn't see the killer's face. What about his voice?
He had a soft, semi-deep voice.
Why did Do Hwan give us this without a care in the world?
He never does anything without a purpose.
I got slapped because of you. You understand?
We'll know when we catch the culprit.
Do you have anything on your mind?
Yes, Prosecutor Jin.
Lawyer Seo Ji Han of Law Firm Kangsan.
Get me everything you can find on that guy...
- as soon as possible. - Yes, sir.
(Go Go Gymnasium)
(Men's Locker Room)
Hurry. We don't have all day.
Stay put, will you?
Pestering me won't help...
in this situation.
It's not like I'm a locksmith.
Is this even working?
He's on the move.
What now?
What choice do we have?
Stop him. Buy me some time.
- How? - Darn it.
Are you kidding me?
Just block his way.
You know...
Distract him with your looks.
Flirt with him!
Flirt?
What is this?
I must have the wrong person.
(Men's Locker Room)
Bludgeoning someone to death with a knife block to the head?
One single blow wouldn't do it.
As written on the autopsy report...
(Assault and Murder Case of Park Ye Young in Seocho-dong)
He bashed the victim's head at least a couple of times.
It was the cause of death.
And during the process,
he probably injured his hand.
Check patients who visited the ER on the day of the murder.
Look for hospitals in a 5km radius.
I'm Prosecutor Shin from the Seoul Central Office.
I'd like your cooperation in an ongoing investigation.
Get a list of those with hand injuries.
Seo Ji Han will be one of them.
Sure.
Gosh, what's happening?
My head. What do I do?
- Sir, are you all right? - I'm sorry about this.
I get dizzy spells.
- Let me help you up. - Thank you.
- Lean on me for support. - Gosh, you're so kind.
Right. Do I need to be admitted?
(List of ER Patients)
(Patient Number, Name, Registration Number)
Seo Ji Han.
Hold on.
The guy in the dashcam footage was in the same clothes.
We couldn't possibly do our jobs if this were all just a coincidence.
I'll issue a warrant for his arrest.
I got you, you jerk.
(Seha University Hospital, Emergency Medical Center)
I didn't expect Prosecutor Park to get cute with me.
It's me, Seo Hyun Kyu.
I'm sick of this.
It's always the same song.
Can't we listen to something else?
You don't know how to listen to good music.
Listen to the lyrics and see how deeply it touches you.
I'd rather listen to anime theme songs.
Didn't you say this stored tons of songs?
Can you store the ones that I like?
No way. It's mine.
I can't believe you, Dad.
Fine.
If you get the highest score on your spelling test...
Where are you?
I think your mom's angry.
When she's angry, she turns into King Kong.
Let's get back before that happens.
Sure.
[VIU Ver] KBS2 E10 'Bad Prosecutor' "One Last Chance" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-
My dad and I used to come here often.
To get away from having to help Mom.
Your mom must've had it hard.
Mister.
The reporter you mentioned.
The owner of this device.
It's my dad, isn't it?
A defective prosecutor?
There's a thing.
(Reporter Jin)
Mr. Jin?
Prosecutor Park, it's me.
Seo Hyun Kyu?
Jung.
This is as far as you should go.
Not this again.
Your life could end up like mine...
which you'll regret forever.
You're in debt to me, remember?
Think of this as you paying me back,
and let this go.
They won't go easy on your mother the next time.
Don't even think about...
- He doesn't care what I say. - What did you say?
- What? - What did you say?
Nothing. It was my bad.
You have only two choices.
You either do this with me or leave everything with me.
And this time, I won't lose anyone.
I'll catch him before that happens.
What?
"After reviewing the obtained evidence..."
"and the record of the evidence collection process,"
"there isn't enough factual evidence..."
"to acknowledge the reason and the need..."
"to issue the requested arrest warrant by the prosecution."
That's what it says.
That's a load of nonsense.
(Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office)
Why can't they issue the warrant?
Look at this nonsense. Isn't this ridiculous or not?
Hey, Prosecutor Jin.
How dare you use such language in front of us?
I've had enough of your nonsense.
Was this why the warrant was rejected?
Let's grab a meal sometime.
Goodbye, sir.
Mr. Seo.
I got your present.
That's good to hear. Did your mother like it?
You'll be getting a present from me soon.
Being indebted to someone isn't my style.
Sure. Bye.
I'm not done talking to you yet.
I'll promise you this.
I'll catch you no matter what.
You can't even get an arrest warrant issued.
Let me give you some advice.
If I get serious about stopping you,
you'll really die.
Odd, right?
It's not the same in other countries.
But Lady Justice's eyes are blindfolded only in Korea.
Do you know why?
Because punishment should vary based on people.
And do you know what's on the bottom?
People think it's a law book, but they're wrong.
It's the list of powerful people.
That's funny.
Where does your name fall on that list?
I'm the one who makes the list.
Mr. Oh.
Yes, sir.
Is there anything you know?
Do you know how Prosecutor Jin could file for a warrant?
Seeing how he did,
it must mean he has something up his sleeve.
But I don't know what it is.
Well...
There's a man named Yu Jin Cheol. He gave me a memory card.
He must have had a copy of what he had given me.
Is that right?
You should have checked it out when you got it from him.
I'm sorry.
Be more careful next time.
Yes, sir.
I can't even begin to think how corrupt our organization is.
It will never end...
unless we uproot everything.
It looks like we need herbicides, but we're out of luck.
I hope a lead could just fall into our lap at times like this.
Be it a hoe or pesticides. There must be a way.
Let's not give up. We should keep looking.
Who said I was giving up? I was just wishing.
Yes.
No. I'm getting some sunlight.
Yes. Go ahead.
What?
Hello, Judge. We just met. What is it again?
I'm sorry, sir.
I don't know how to face you now.
We got the arrest warrant for Seo Ji Han.
What?
Are you happy now?
Good work.
What about your promise?
Good going for you.
How could an officer of the law commit adultery?
Being in love isn't a crime.
Ridiculous.
Your existence is a crime in itself.
Thanks for helping out.
Jae Kyung.
I believe in you.
Don't worry.
I won't make the same mistake twice.
Besides, this time,
I have definitive evidence that can put him away for good.
The MP3 player?
Will that be enough?
You know what Seo Hyun Kyu is capable of.
That won't be enough to catch him.
It sounds like...
there is more that can help me.
Something more definitive than the MP3 player.
(Law Firm Kangsan)
Look at what we got here.
What's going on?
Look at these jerks.
How dare you, you insolent fools?
Do you know who we are?
We're from the prosecutors' office, you jerks!
Hey, Eun Ji. Keep him in check.
We're here to see Seo Ji Han.
This is the arrest warrant for Seo Ji Han.
Please cooperate.
Please wait.
- Call Mr. Seo. - Yes, sir.
Hold on a second. What are you going to do?
You're going to call him?
Do you think we're here to escort him?
If you keep this up, this is considered...
obstruction...
- Get out of my way. - Hey.
I told you to wait here.
We're from the prosecutors' office. Move!
- What are you doing? - I told you to move.
- Hey, let's just go in. - Move. Hold on!
- Let's go! - Get your hands off me.
- Hey. - Move back!
Everyone, we have an arrest warrant!
- Move! Just this once. - Get your hands off me.
- Just this once. - Hey.
- Come on. - Let go of me!
What do I do, Father? They're in the lobby now.
Seriously.
Why did you do something so stupid like that?
You shouldn't have gotten caught if you were going to do it.
Go and hang in there for a bit.
Father.
No father in the world will abandon their son.
You're my son.
And you will be leading Kangsan after me.
Don't worry. Just trust me.
What? You're still here.
Why didn't you run?
I wanted to beat you up when I caught you.
How could a prosecutor say that?
Let's go. You need to serve time now.
Get your hands off me. I'll cooperate.
You don't have a choice here.
Take him.
You're next.
(Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office)
He's not saying anything.
It won't be easy.
To get an arrest warrant, we need one more thing...
like evidence or his confession.
Our goal is to catch Seo Hyun Kyu anyway.
If we unlock the MP3 player,
I'm sure we can get...
both Seo Hyun Kyu and Seo Ji Han.
He committed murder because of that in the first place.
We don't have much time left. We need to hurry up.
What about the password? Any progress?
Your dad's password?
Yes. I'm asking to see if you know anything.
Something like a number that he used frequently.
I'm not sure,
but I'm certain about this.
It has the birthdays of our family.
Birthdays?
You know how busy your father was.
One time, he forgot when our birthdays were,
so I told him to include them whenever he made a password.
After that, he never forgot them.
Why are you asking me that all of a sudden?
I just got curious.
See you later.
(365 days, 24 hours, The Civil Affairs Division Office)
(Notes)
My birthday.
(You have 2 chances left to input the password.)
Darn it.
(You have 2 chances left to input the password.)
Mom's birthday?
(You have 1 chance left to input the password.)
Darn it.
(You have 1 chance left to input the password.)
Coco, what are you eating?
I told you not to eat just anything.
Why are you chewing on motorcycle keys?
Do you think it would be okay?
- What do you mean? - This motorcycle.
You're buying this without telling Mom.
Sometimes,
it's easier to apologize than try to get permission.
Remember what happened today, Jung.
Today is the day all men's dreams have come true.
The day we got a new family member.
It's Ally's birthday
It's a foreign name.
Yes, she's from Germany.
"Guten Tag." A good day.
- Dad. - Yes?
Don't do that to Mom.
Okay.
All right.
It's okay when you're handsome.
It's unlocked.
Dad, this was...
(365 days, 24 hours, The Civil Affairs Division Office)
Aren't you going home?
You don't get paid for working overtime.
Mister.
I cracked my dad's password.
Let's watch it.
Do you come to watch movies often?
Not often, but occasionally.
I come with my wife and my son.
What about you?
Why did you call us here?
You're so impatient.
About your company's humidifier disinfectant...
I think you two should take the blame for it.
You've done a great job raising your kids.
But do they know?
Both of you invested in futures but failed,
and your property will be seized.
How did you find out about that?
What do you mean?
The one who hired me.
Your chairman told me. That's how I know about it.
It could be a good chance for you two.
So make a good choice.
What if we decline your offer?
I didn't think about that.
I guess...
I'll get someone else.
We need someone to take responsibility.
But honestly, that's a hassle.
Why don't you just accept it?
I'm sorry, but I don't think this is right.
I can't go to prison for something I didn't do.
I'd rather be an incompetent father...
than a cowardly father.
All right.
If you say so.
Please don't call me about something like this again.
We'll get going now.
What? Let me go.
Let me go. What are you doing?
- Let's go. - What do you think you're doing?
- Let me go. - Stay still.
Let me go.
Mr. Choi. What do you say? Did you decide what to do?
Yes, I did.
(Play again)
There was a reason why Seo Hyun Kyu wanted to find this.
Prosecutor Jin.
Yes?
Back away from this now.
It was my case in the first place.
Give me the MP3 player, and let it go.
We agreed to do this together.
This is enough to get Seo Hyun Kyu arrested.
This is an order.
I'm your superior.
That's a different matter.
Why are you being like this all of a sudden?
Did you get scared after watching the video?
Yes, I'm scared.
Go home.
What's the matter with you?
Do you think this is a joke?
You once told me that you didn't want to lose anyone.
It's the same for me.
I can't go through it again.
So...
Trust me with this, and step away from the case.
What a relief.
I'm glad we're on the same page.
I also can't stand by and watch you get hurt over this.
So we'll do it together.
Let others carry the weight too from time to time.
Stop trying to do everything on your own.
Don't ever say you'll do this by yourself again.
Next time, I'll you cut from the team.
When did you become the boss around here?
Anyway, what's that?
It's my mom's birthday.
Be with her, then.
Don't be ridiculous. I can't leave all this work behind.
Her birthday only comes around once a year.
Think how upset she'll be if you don't show up...
while she's recovering from injuries.
The world won't end because you took a day off.
Also, while wishing her a happy birthday,
tell her that you love her.
That's what I regret the most.
(365 days, 24 hours, The Civil Affairs Division Office)
I'll get going, then.
Promise me you won't do anything on your own.
Fine.
What can I even do when you're taking the MP3 player with you?
Go. Don't keep your mom waiting.
Sure. Oh, right.
Thank you for getting us Seo Ji Han's arrest warrant.
I have no idea what you're talking about.
Whatever. I'll see you later.
Jung.
We have our work cut out for us, so don't be late tomorrow.
Who's calling the kettle black?
I saw that Son Heung Min had a game tonight.
I'll only watch the first half.
Call me if he scores. Bye, then.
Mr. Seo, is that you?
The device you're after is in my possession.
Come and get it.
Happy birthday to you
Happy birthday, dear Ms. Im
Happy birthday to you
- Happy now? - Gosh, happy birthday.
I can't believe you wanted the song. Blow out the candle already.
You'll get a health check tomorrow.
Sure. Thanks, son.
I can't believe how good of a singer your son is.
- Thank you. - Are you a recording artist?
He's not just a talented singer.
He always got good grades and did well in sports.
Just so you know, he's a prosecutor.
- Goodness. - A prosecutor?
- Gosh. Lucky you? - A prosecutor that handsome?
He sure is good-looking.
- Look how handsome he is. - He's also a good singer.
- Can you believe it? - He's the whole package.
- I have to take this, Mom. - Sure.
Hello?
(Bad Prosecutor)
I wasn't able to keep any of the promises with you.
Good job. I guess we're now accomplices.
How dare you come here.
May the deceased rest in peace.
I will never forgive you.
It seems like Prosecutor Jin has evidence pertaining to the case.
Someone has been helping him?
Tell your father this.
I have proof that he committed murder.
Doing as you please and being stubborn...
is what got Jae Kyung killed.
I must say that I am now intrigued.
What could have made you this way?
My upbringing.