(All characters, organizations, and incidents in this drama are fictitious.)
I'm Choi Do–hyun, a lawyer.
I am requesting a visit.
I killed him.
Don't dig into my case anymore.
All this time...
...I've been chasing after Lt. Colonel Cha's case...
...to find the truth about you.
Your new life didn't come easily.
It's time you live your life.
Please.
Dad, we didn't see each other for 10 years.
It's been 10 years.
But now, I can finally see the end.
I've finally reached it.
And now you're telling me to stop?
No matter what you do, I'm not leaving this place.
So please stop.
No.
I'll see it to its end.
Because I'm confident...
...that at that end, I'll find you.
Choi Do–hyun. Think only about yourself going forward.
No.
I'll see it to its end.
To its end.
(Confession)
You wanted to know the truth.
Now that it's come to this, let me tell you the truth.
The truth you wanted to know.
Isn't that why you decided to represent me?
Do you know who saved your life?
The one who saved your life was...
...me.
What do you mean?
Ha Myung–soo.
Ha Yu–ri's father.
I killed him for you.
You should also hear who ordered me to do it.
Who...
...was it?
Who was it?
Choi Pil–soo.
I killed him.
Don't...
...dig into my case anymore.
–Dad. –Your new life didn't come easily.
It's time you live your life.
Please.
Dad...
How would a parent feel?
A parent would want their son to receive that heart.
But unfortunately, someone else has claimed it already.
What thought would've crossed that parent's mind?
"If it weren't for that person...
If it weren't for that person, my son could..."
I'm not finished yet.
Are you leaving already?
I don't think it's worth listening to.
Really?
Well...
...some facts are better left unknown.
–Do–hyun. –Hey.
They finally booked my dad's surgery.
–They'll operate on him tomorrow. –Really?
That's such great news.
I hope you can get your surgery soon as well.
Yes.
Where is Do–hyun going?
Do–hyun will undergo surgery now.
(Episode 12)
These punks, that happened ages ago.
How dare they try to threaten me with it.
(Let's change Joongang–gu! Park Si–kang is here for Joongang–gu)
Sir, the meeting with the other district delegates will begin shortly.
Cancel it.
You've already canceled it once, so...
How many times must I repeat myself? Cancel it!
Understood, sir. I'll take care of it right away.
Do you think I have time to meet with mere district delegates?
He's so slow–witted.
Yes, Assemblyman Park.
Find me a guy.
Pardon me? What do you mean?
I don't want a clumsy idiot.
I need someone who's shrewd and thorough.
What's going on?
Since when did you ask me so many questions?
I have stuff to take care of, so find someone whom I can trust!
Yu–ri.
Did something happen?
You look very upset.
(Park Si–kang, Song Jae–in, Oh Taek–jin, Hwang Kyo–sik, Cho Ki–tak, Han Jong–gu)
So, you're saying all these people are connected...
...and defense industry corruption is at the center of it?
And that woman, Song Jae–in...
...is an arms lobbyist.
Cho Ki–tak is just their henchman at the bottom of this pyramid.
Just above him...
...there's this guy, Hwang Kyo–sik.
Right. We have our guys staking out every place that's related to him...
but no signs of him yet.
It seems like that punk has totally gone into hiding.
Yes, he must have.
Mr. Choi said he was meeting with Cho. I wonder if he's found out anything.
Let's wait and see what happens.
Mr. Choi, where are you?
I'll call the legal team and tell them to buy some time...
so get rid of things you shouldn't be keeping.
–Got it, sir. –I'm the only one...
...who knows that spot...
...so you'll be safe there.
He's the only one...
...who knows this place?
–Sir. –Are you out of your mind?
I told you that I'd be in touch.
Why the heck are you calling me?
I'm already stressed out as riffraff of all sorts are trying to dig into this.
You just never get anything done right.
Why are you pulled over here?
What's the matter?
Mr. Choi.
Cho Ki–tak even killed Yu–ri's father?
How can something like that happen?
I need to see Yu–ri.
I should...
...talk to her in person.
Mr. Choi, don't rush into telling her.
First, let's find out if it's actually true, okay?
We shouldn't blindly trust what he's saying.
And even if it were true...
you need to think about how shocked she'll be.
You know?
Mr. Choi.
My gosh.
(The Law Offices of Choi Do–hyun)
Mr. Choi, it's me.
Madam Jin.
Where is Yu–ri?
She's in the office...
...but I think something happened.
She keeps crying without saying a word.
I figured you might be worried, so I thought I should answer your call.
I'll head back now.
Please stay with her.
All right, I will.
Yu–ri.
I have something to tell you.
I met Park Si–kang.
He knew something that even I didn't know.
About my dad's death...
...and about you.
It looks like you heard about it too.
I'm sorry.
I know that it wasn't your fault.
I also know it's been as hard for you as it has been for me.
But...
Hey, can I borrow your towel?
You jerk!
–You scum! –Hey!
(Happy Correctional Institution, Happy Citizens)
Mr. Cho.
Did you kill Ha Myung–soo, the reporter?
Isn't this against the Attorney–at–Law Act?
I get that you two are close...
...but he cannot disclose what his client...
I asked you if you killed my dad.
I'm already being tried for murder.
Even if I actually killed him...
...do you think I'd admit it?
Who gave you the order?
I asked you who ordered you to do it!
Hey.
I'll tell you this one thing...
...since I know how good you were to my sister, Kyung–sun.
All I did was follow the order I was given.
Room 1203.
(Ha Myung–soo)
That is all I know.
(Happy Correctional Institution, Happy Citizens)
I figured...
...you'd probably be here.
I just thought that for some reason.
Do you know this?
I was the doctor...
...who performed the heart transplant on Mr. Choi.
You see...
...if that had never happened back then...
...if that were the case...
Mr. Choi had no idea either.
The Choi Do–hyun that I know...
...would've never gotten the surgery if he had known about it.
I know that too.
But the thing is...
...even though my head understands all of it...
...my heart is having a hard time.
Right, I'm sure.
Every day...
I picture myself...
...visiting Cho Ki–tak.
But you see...
...I...
...cannot go in there.
Knowing that he...
...killed my son...
I cannot sit there with him face–to–face.
I don't have that kind of courage.
I'm sure nothing can console you now.
I'm well aware of that.
Still....
...I just wanted to...
...chat with you.
Gosh, Choon–ho.
–Did you sleep here? –Yes.
Have you looked into that guy who was at Hwang Kyo–sik's place?
Yes. I checked...
...the passenger list of the flight that Song Jae–in was on...
but he's not on the list.
–What about Song Jae–in's departure record?
...–It doesn't look like she's left yet.
Then how about hotels?
You know that it's not easy to get them to cooperate.
Gosh, shall we just pick a few and go on a stakeout?
(Ha Myung–soo, August 20, 1966 – March 14, 2009)
Dad, I came to see you.
How have you been?
I'm so dumb, aren't I?
I'm such a fool. I didn't know anything.
Back then, I should've insisted that an autopsy was necessary.
I'm sorry, Dad.
(Ha Myung–soo, August 20, 1966 – March 14, 2009)
I'm sorry.
I'm sorry, Yu–ri.
I visited Cho Ki–tak.
And on my way here, I decided...
...that I must catch those scumbags...
...who did this to my dad.
Also, I will make sure I complete my dad's unfinished article...
...no matter what...
...so that I can tell people the truth.
Until I do that, all this sadness and resentment...
...must be pushed aside.
I hope you can do the same.
Let's do that.
(Heo Jae–man's second hearing for the Kim Sun–hee murder)
It doesn't look like you had a good night's sleep.
Will you be all right today?
Why did you make a promise that you couldn't even keep?
I will be sure to keep that promise.
And I will make sure...
...you'll pay for what you did.
So you're going to...
...keep treating me like this, Chairman Oh?
Defense Attorney, we have not been able to arraign Hwang Kyo–sik yet.
At the moment, do you have any evidence to prove that the murder was instigated?
I cannot prove that yet...
...but there's a witness who can tell us that the instigator does exist.
(Witness)
Witness, are you admitting...
...that you committed perjury in the previous trial?
–Yes. –Your Honor.
If he has committed perjury...
...his testimony in this courtroom can't be trusted either.
The court's decision has already been made, so if you admit to perjury now...
...you will be prosecuted for perjury according to Article 152...
...of the Criminal Act.
Are you aware of that?
Yes, Your Honor.
Let me first state that everyone in this courtroom...
...has the right to refrain from saying what may be used against them.
Defense Attorney, you may begin now.
Witness, why did you...
...commit perjury back then?
I was in urgent need of money.
Someone came to see me and offered money in exchange for it.
Was it about this big?
He gave me a beverage box of that size filled with cash.
Do you remember that person's face?
I don't really remember his face.
Oh, there was something unusual about the way he talked.
Shall I say he sounded stern and authoritative? Almost like a soldier.
By any chance...
...was it...
...the defendant?
No, it certainly wasn't him.
Your Honor.
What Mr. Lee Chul–soo just said...
...serves to prove that a third party was involved in the murder.
Witness.
If you meet that man again, will you be able to recognize him?
Yes, I think so.
I gave the order.
It was that man.
He gave me the money and told me to lie.
That's right.
I ordered Heo Jae–man to kill Kim Sun–hee.
–What? –My gosh, seriously?
What? Hwang Kyo–sik showed up in the courtroom?
Okay, I'll be right there.
Hey, let's go.
–Let's go, Detective Kim. –Yes, sir.
Witness.
Earlier, you said that you instigated the murder of Kim Sun–hee...
I mean, you said you're the one who gave the kill order.
Correct?
That is correct.
Witness.
Depending on the case, the instigator is subject to the same penalty...
...as the perpetrator of the crime, if not a heavier penalty.
I wanted to remind you before you begin.
I am aware.
I gave him the order.
What was your relationship with Kim Sun– hee?
I didn't know her at all.
Then why did you...
...order the defendant to kill her?
I was ordered to do so.
–What? –He was ordered to do it?
So, are you saying...
...you simply passed on the kill order as a middleman?
That's correct.
Then who gave you the order to get Kim Sun–hee murdered?
I'll ask again.
The person who gave you the kill order.
Who was it?
It was Oh Taek–jin, the chairman of Yukwang Corporation.
–What? –Chairman Oh Taek–jin?
Gosh, this is crazy.
We have breaking news.
Hwang, the alleged instigator of the Kim Sun–hee murder...
...which took place in Eunseo–gu...
...admitted to instigating the crime earlier today in a courtroom.
In the courtroom, Hwang stated...
...that Oh gave him the kill order, which is causing quite a stir.
That lunatic!
You can't go in!
You'll have to come with us.
Now that Hwang's testimony is secured...
...the police are now proceeding with additional investigation on Oh.
The police are questioning Oh today...
–Gosh. –...and will take further action...
...after verifying the authenticity of the charges.
Oh, a defense company chairman, has not indicated his stance so far.
Hey there, First Sergeant Hwang.
I bet you never thought you'd end up like this...
...when you were stabbing me.
Look at you now.
You can count on it.
You'll pay for everything...
...you've done to my sister...
...and me.
Who ordered you to kill Seol–hwa?
Even though they tried to get rid of you by disguising it as a suicide...
...you still won't talk?
If I tell you who gave the order....
...are you going to give me the money you promised before?
The situation has changed since then.
Even if I paid you...
...your safety cannot be guaranteed.
Why don't we do this?
Instead of telling me...
...reveal it at Cho Ki–tak's trial.
If I do that...
...I'll also get punished.
Yes, I suppose.
But you were just a messenger...
...who passed on the order.
I don't think you'll be severely punished.
I'll take care of your attorney's fees...
...and whatever you need thereafter.
Wherever you choose to live, you will live comfortably.
(Prisoner Transport, Ministry of Justice)
Mr. Choi Do–hyun?
Yes, that's me.
My name is Song Jae–in.
I have something to tell you...
...regarding Warrant Officer Choi Pil–soo.
I was close to Seol–hwa...
...back when I used to go to Hwaye often.
Then I heard she died.
And I heard today that...
...Chairman Oh Taek–jin is the suspect.
By any chance, were you also there 10 years ago...
...when Lt. Colonel Cha's incident happened?
I can't answer that.
But I know that it wasn't Warrant Officer Choi Pil–soo...
...who murdered Lt. Colonel Cha Seung–hoo.
In my opinion, your father is not capable of killing someone.
Rather, he put himself in danger...
...by trying to save Seol–hwa.
What?
Why should I believe you?
You don't have to.
That's up to you to decide.
I just wanted to tell you what I know...
...about that incident from 10 years ago.
Why are you telling me all this?
If I said it's for Seol–hwa...
...would you believe me then?
Let me ask you a question.
Who else was there...
...when it happened?
I'm sorry, but I can't answer that.
Was Park Si–kang there?
Can I consider that...
...as your confirmation?
I'm sure we'll see each other again soon.
Where should we go next?
We got rid of Chairman Oh, his right–hand man...
...but he still has his left–hand man.
(Payroll Records, March 2019, Hwang Kyo–sik, Chief Secretary)
You told me before that Hwang Kyo–sik left the company some time ago.
But your company...
...still pays a salary to someone who no longer works there.
I'm sure you won't say anything until your lawyer arrives.
I wonder how great this lawyer you've hired is...
...since you're desperately waiting for him.
I see you often these days.
First off, please remove those handcuffs.
And please leave the room as I'd like to speak with my client.
You mentioned being a long–term legal advisor...
...to Cho Ki–tak, who committed murder.
I assume you also have a strong connection to the instigator...
...that was formed many years ago.
Given how quickly you turned up.
Nothing has been proven so far.
Remove those handcuffs now.
Of course I'll remove them.
Oh, no. Where did Detective Kim go?
These punks. Are they slacking off?
I'm sorry, sir. I don't have the key.
I'll find it right away. Please proceed with your meeting for now.
I'll come right back with the key. I'm sorry about that.
How about your office?
They won't find anything there.
I already took care of it.
Good for you, sir.
What happened to Hwang Kyo–sik?
Cho Ki–tak already pointed him out as the instigator...
...and Hwang Kyo–sik himself admitted it, so he has been detained.
If that's the case, we won't be able to investigate it further.
There is no way the prosecution would hand it over to us.
Right.
What are they whispering about?
Mr. Choi, I was going to...
What?
That woman named Song Jae–in came to see you?
How have you been, Assemblyman Park?
I didn't think we had any reason left to see each other.
Why would you say something so disappointing?
Anyway, what business do you have that would bring you here personally?
I see our relationship has turned into one where we just talk about business.
What relationship?
Then let me get down to business.
I just met with Lawyer Choi Do–hyun.
What? Who did you meet with?
Did you not hear me?
I said, Lawyer Choi Do–hyun.
Warrant Officer Choi Pil–soo's son, Lawyer Choi Do–hyun.
What did you tell him?
Isn't that for you to find out?
What I talked to him about.
Jenny Song.
You won't be able to free yourself from that case.
Is that so?
I don't agree.
An armed military personnel and a nephew of a president.
And a DSC commander who has earned stars.
In comparison, I was just a delicate woman.
What could I have done in that situation?
Anyway, I came to tell you for old times' sake.
My motto is "fair play."
I'm not crafty enough like you...
...to stab someone in the back.
(No Sun–hoo, February 2009)
I assigned your case to the Northern District Prosecutors' Office.
The prosecutor for the case is also someone I can handle.
Even if they try really hard to get you...
it's a battle of speed.
We're going to charge Cho Ki–tak with murder...
...and get him a life sentence or a death penalty ruling.
As for Hwang Kyo–sik, we'll have him...
...be punished for instigating Kim Sun–hee's murder.
I'm sorry.
I apologize on their behalf.
They weren't nearby, so it took me some time.
Sorry, sir.
Anyway...
...can you leave us alone?
Our meeting is not over yet.
Of course, please continue with your meeting.
By the way, did you hear?
Hwang Kyo–sik has been...
...assigned to the Northern District Prosecutors' Office.
Is that so?
There are a lot of good prosecutors at the Northern Office.
I have no doubt they'll do a good job.
Yes, no doubt.
By the way...
...I just got a call from Mr. Choi Do–hyun.
I thought Chairman Oh might want to know this.
Jenny Song.
She went to see Mr. Choi.
Kim Sun–hee...
...or should I say Seol–hwa?
Anyway, she wanted to tell him something regarding Seol–hwa.
Well then, please continue your meeting.
I did everything that I can possibly do.
Those jerks are capable of doing anything as long as it benefits them.
And at the moment, it's not about a few bucks.
Their safety is being threatened.
More so than ever, they'll be willing to do anything now.
It'll be dangerous...
...but it'll also be an opportunity for us.
The opportunity to turn the tables at once.
How dare she mess with me in my territory.
What do you think? Any plans?
If you planted the wrong seed, you have to get rid of it...
...and replant.
Anyway, now that I'm here with the two of you at a restaurant...
...it reminds me of something.
Was it at Hwaye?
Replant it...
From that moment 10 years ago.
Jenny Song.
She's trying to drag us down with her.
From 10 years ago...
She doesn't want to go down alone, so she's trying to drag me down with her?
Darn it, how dare she...
First, she tried to make us betray each other...
...and now she's trying to bring us down.
She's playing cheap as expected, considering her lowly background.
What is it?
Jenny Song met with Choi Do–hyun.
Yes, I already said so.
Jenny Song and Choi Do–hyun.
And shaking things up.
What are you talking about?
Explain what you're trying to say.
Why don't we also shake things up a bit?
–Hello, Captain. –Aren't you supposed to be interrogating?
Well...
...I was about to lose my mind...
...since he's been keeping silent for hours.
So I handed it over to Captain Seo.
Maybe you want some clues from us?
That's right.
Why do you think...
...Jenny Song came to you out of the blue?
She said she was close to Kim Sun–hee personally...
...but I think she has an ulterior motive.
I think she's trying to put pressure on Park Si–kang through me.
–On Park Si–kang? Through you? –Yes.
She's attacking the opponent's weakness in order to control that opponent...
...who's more powerful than herself.
What would be Park Si–kang's weakness that she's trying to attack?
Hwaye.
Yes, that's right.
Then as Yu–ri mentioned before...
...Park Si–kang must have been there.
Yes, we can reasonably suspect that.
That's how Kim Sun–hee and Park Si–kang might be connected.
If so, Jenny Song holds the key.
I don't think it's an outright lie...
...that she and Kim Sun–hee knew each other.
If we look into how they're connected, we may find something.
I feel the same way. I don't think she's lying.
Then I trust your gut.
–Let's call each other if anything comes up. –Sounds good.
Then I'll dig more into Jenny Song and her connection to Kim Sun–hee.
–Sounds good, sir. –I'll get going then.
(Cell 4, 1 person, Hwang Kyo–sik)
Instead of telling me...
...reveal it at Cho Ki–tak's trial.
If I do that...
...I'll also get punished.
Yes, I suppose.
But you were just a messenger...
...who passed on the order.
I don't think you'll be severely punished.
I'll take care of your attorney's fees...
...and whatever you need thereafter.
Wherever you choose to live, you will live comfortably.
Hello.
How did it go?
He said he needs to rest.
He said he has a medical condition. Whatever.
–A medical condition? –He brought a medical certificate.
(Medical Certificate, Oh Taek–jin)
Gosh. He's trying everything possible to avoid the interrogation.
He's not going to talk anyway.
Let's do this instead.
Let's dig into Jenny Song. Her Korean name is Song Jae–in.
Let's try one more time.
Song Jae–in?
Yes. She is also connected to...
...the Lt. Colonel Cha Seung–hoo murder case from 10 years ago.
She was also close to Kim Sun–hee.
Why don't I look up the entry and exit records of those two from 10 years ago?
I'll go around and check the hotel suites.
Isn't this requiring too much work?
We have to try everything we can.
I think that'd be much faster than trying to get something out of those two.
–Here comes Chairman Oh Taek–jin. –He's being released.
–Go away! –Go away!
You've been released without charge. Do you have any comments?
What do you think about Hwang Kyo–sik's confession?
–Please comment! –Go away!
–Over here! –Say something.
–Say something! –A comment, please!
–Chairman Oh! –Please comment!
Thank you for the good work, Mr. Ji.
I didn't do much.
We should've gotten you out even faster.
I'm sorry that it took so long.
No apology is needed between us.
I should've been by your side until the end.
But with the reporters everywhere...
Anyway, once things settle, let's grab a meal together.
–Sure, sounds good. –Gosh.
Bring my sister back to life!
Oh Taek–jin! Bring back my sister.
Let's go.
Oh Taek–jin!
Bring back my sister!
Choon–ho, here are the entry and exit records.
Ten years ago, Kim Sun–hee and Song Jae–in...
...did depart together to the Philippines on the same flight, same day.
Really? What day was it?
They departed on April 9, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.
April 9, 2009?
That's around the time when Mr. Choi's father's trial ended.
And on the 19th, 10 days later...
...Song Jae–in came back to Korea alone and left again on the 22nd.
They were running a selection process of the companies around then.
When that was finished, they made Kim Sun–hee go to the Philippines...
...and paid her hush money to keep her mouth shut.
And she visited Korea again about four years ago.
–Four years ago? –She stayed for about 15 days.
I looked into it further and found that...
...a weapons convention was being held around that time.
But this time, she was accompanied by someone.
–Accompanied? –It was a man named Mark Choi.
They came on the same flight and also left together.
We don't have any information on him yet.
Mark Choi?
Perhaps, it was that guy I saw at Hwang Kyo–sik's place.
Based on his name, I suspect he's of Korean descent...
...but let me look into it to see if he's visited Korea recently.
My gut's telling me we'll find something this time.
Gosh.
I finally feel relieved.
Hwang Kyo–sik.
Even if I destroyed him now, that's still not enough payback.
I'll wait for now.
Chairman Oh. I was about to call you.
It's appropriate that I call you first, sir. I got out right away, thanks to you.
You don't need to thank me. I didn't do much.
Anyway, you went through a lot, Chairman Oh.
Not at all, sir.
I apologize for making you worry ahead of important business.
Worry?
Anyway, get some rest today...
...and let's talk again soon.
Yes, sir. Thank you.
Did you check on that?
Yes, sir.
They'll be meeting tonight after work.
Tonight...
But she's not so easily fooled.
(The Law Offices of Choi Do–hyun)
(Lawyer Choi Do–hyun)
Hello, Choi Do–hyun speaking.
It's me, Jenny Song.
Don't you want to hear the rest of the truth...
...regarding the Hwaye incident from 10 years ago?
What do you mean by that?
I meant exactly what I said.
Don't you want to hear...
...the truth from 10 years ago when Lt. Colonel Cha Seung–hoo...
...was murdered?
Yes, I want to hear it.
Then please come to the location I tell you.
One hour from now.
But you have to come alone.
If you bring someone...
...your chance to hear the truth...
...will be gone forever.
–Mr. Choi. –Sir.
I'm on my way to meet with Jenny Song.
Jenny Song?
Why are you meeting her all of a sudden?
She just called me and said...
...she'll tell me everything if I meet her now.
–Just now? –Yes.
Something seems suspicious.
I agree, but I should still go meet her.
And I'll send you an address.
Could you be on standby near there?
Are you anticipating that something dangerous might happen?
That I'm not so sure of.
Anyway, we set a meeting time.
One hour from now.
Please follow her once the meeting is over.
The meeting location is near Namju–dong in Payeon–si.
Got it.
–Let's turn around. –Okay.
–Detective Kim. –I looked into that guy named Mark Choi.
I think he's the guy you mentioned.
The one that you saw at Hwang Kyo–sik's place.
–Is that so? –His Korean name is Choi Byung–ho.
And based on the entry records...
...he arrived in Korea three days ahead of Jenny Song.
And as you said, he reserved a suite at Parkville Hotel...
...under the name, Mark Choi.
I just called the hotel...
...but he already checked out an hour ago.
He checked out an hour ago?
Yes.
–Did you check with the airport? –There's no record of him leaving.
Got it. Thanks. Call me when you find out more.
Yes, sir.
He checked out?
Darn it.
–Let's go. –Yes, sir.
What's the matter, Choon–ho?
Nothing. Let's just go.
(Confession)
I heard the person was dead...
...and you were caught on site with a gun in your hand?
Regardless of who looks at it, you're the murderer.
How much do you know about...
...Choi Do–hyun?
Make sure the prosecution puts an end to Choi Do–hyun.
Do it now, you punk!
Your life was saved at a cost.
Do–hyun!
Nurse! Nurse!
Hey, it's me.
Why did you go to Hwaye that day?
The time has finally come.
It was just one case out of hundreds of cases.
Can you forgive me?
I'm sorry.