(All locations, characters, companies, )
(and incidents in this drama are fictitious.)
The world we live in is a jungle.
Just like weak babies become...
easy prey for predators in the jungle,
the moment we take our first steps into society,
I'm here for the audition.
anyone can become targets of swindlers.
Come here.
Although we know we should be wary of fancy bait,
(Auctions, Real Estate)
if we fail to overcome that temptation,
we eventually become the victims of swindlers.
(Real Estate Agency, Specializing in Auctions)
Welcome.
- Hello. - Have a seat.
I'm...
looking for a place to build my church.
I heard I can buy it cheap through an auction.
There's another thing swindlers are after.
Someone's desperation...
where they have nothing more to lose.
When they're so desperate...
they'll grasp at straws to do anything.
Ma'am, stop eating these side dishes...
and have some of this eel.
You need to stay healthy for a long time...
in order for us to work with you and prosper as well.
He's right.
I heard you're planning on purchasing the new building...
near the central market after the auction.
I heard that building is worth about 7.5 million dollars.
Well, 7.5 million dollars is nothing for me.
What? Seriously?
That's incredible.
Ma'am, thank you for the meal.
- Thank you. - No problem.
Here.
It's 69 dollars.
Okay.
Please sign here.
Okay.
Thank you.
- Here. - Thank you.
Did you enjoy your meal?
Yes.
Goodnight, ma'am.
Here you go.
Thank you for staying until so late at night.
- Let's go. - Thank you, ma'am!
Thank you so much.
(Episode 13)
I can't even cover the labor costs.
She sold the shop to me, lying that I could make 4,000 dollars a month.
In order for you to make a net profit of 4,000 from a bakery,
how much do you have to sell?
At least 1,200 dollars a day.
Ms. Seo, did you really sell that much?
Yes.
He's the one who ruined that bakery due to his incompetence,
and he's blaming me that I conned him.
How much do you actually sell in a day?
It's barely 700 dollars.
A bakery that used to sell 1,200 dollars worth of bread daily...
only sells 700 dollars just within 3 months? Isn't it strange?
What do you mean?
Haven't you seen...
famous companies go bankrupt overnight?
Ma'am, I'm certain she exaggerated her sales.
I visited all the bakeries nearby,
and none of them make 1,200 dollars a day.
She wanted to maximize the premium for her shop...
and fiddled with the numbers on her POS machine.
Please carry out a thorough investigation.
What are you talking about?
Why? Am I wrong?
How could you try to blame me like this?
You probably know if I'm right or wrong.
Are you saying I'm a crook?
Of course.
Sir.
Do you still not understand?
- No. - Come on.
Which part is so difficult to understand?
I'll explain it one more time.
When I first met Dr. Ahn and Director Yoon,
Director Yoon proved he was an executive of the NIS.
With what?
Something similar to that.
Goodness.
What kind of NIS executive announces...
his title openly and shows his badge like this?
If he did, it would be impossible to work there.
They took 400,000 dollars from you over 7 years.
You still don't get it?
You're lucky this case came to surface...
while I was investigating another case.
What if I hadn't find out about this?
What are you talking about? Things were finally working out.
You ruined everything.
They would never do that to me.
I know them much better than you!
My goodness.
Gosh...
At first, they told me...
I could work as a model if I fixed my nose.
Why did you receive a loan?
They said some girls ran away after receiving plastic surgery...
and told me to take out a loan...
so they could hold onto it as collateral.
Weren't you worried?
They said everyone did things that way.
Besides the loan for 6,000 dollars two years ago,
what is this 4,000 from last year?
It was for overdue interest.
What kind of work did you usually do?
At first, I used to do photoshoots.
But...
I couldn't make enough money, so...
They made her work as a prostitute for over two years.
Later, they even sent her abroad.
Goodness, those scumbags.
She's only 23 now.
To say that she should learn from this life experience,
don't you think it's too cruel?
You probably think that people wouldn't fall for scams...
when they're older and more experienced.
I'm sure you've heard about the Presidents' dark money...
during the 5th and 6th Republic.
I'm sure they stashed away hundreds of millions of dollars...
on top of what we know about.
What about it?
A pastor who gave 400,000 dollars to people who are supposedly...
from the NIS and the Blue House...
as a down payment to borrow that money to build a church...
is in my office right now.
- What? - Come again?
The National Intelligence Service and the Blue House?
And he believed them?
How could anyone fall for such an obvious lie?
- My gosh. - Don't laugh.
Those swindlers are to blame.
He's been a pastor all his life. He didn't do anything wrong.
It's partially his fault.
He obviously wanted to borrow fast, easy money to build his church.
Right?
I explained the situation to him for an hour,
but he still doesn't realize that he got scammed.
I have a hearing this afternoon, so I should get going.
For which case?
If I tell you, you'll be surprised. Anyway, I have to go.
What's with him?
(Defense Counsel)
First, I'm going to...
Ms. Jung Bok Rye.
Ma'am.
When should I add the fabric softener?
Who are you?
Counsel, I see that you submitted a doctor's note...
regarding her current health condition.
Yes.
The defendant's angina has worsened,
and it requires surgery.
Also, she's in her mid-70s. Due to her old age,
she cannot look after her health while being detained in custody,
which hinders her right to self-defense.
Ergo, she's requesting a bail.
- What? - A bail?
Prosecution, please consider the defendant's health condition...
and let us know your opinion on her request for bail...
before the next hearing.
Yes, Your Honor.
- Good. Court adjourned. - All rise.
- How could she do this? - My gosh.
- She's shameless. - Unbelievable.
She's trying to get out at all costs.
- My goodness. - She's utterly shameless.
Gosh, seriously.
- Goodness. - Crazy, right?
Gosh, okay. Enough.
Do you normally send prosecutors who caused trouble to hearings?
I can't believe you sent Lee Sun Woong to this hearing.
- Do you think we're a joke? - I'm sorry.
I'll buy you a drink. When's good for you?
Forget it.
Cho Min Ho is Lee Sun Woong's boss, right?
Goodness. Is that guy still working there...
after going against you like that?
Yes, he's still here indeed.
Is he unabashed?
Or is he just slow-witted?
Let's meet up for drinks sometime soon.
- I'm sorry, and thanks. - All right.
- Talk soon. - Okay.
It's a request for an arrest warrant for an accused...
in a theft and special assault case.
Thank you, sir.
(Branch Chief's Office)
Your Majesty.
You can stop calling me that.
Then...
Call me Mi Ran.
I intend to serve you online only.
I'll continue fulfilling my duties as your servant.
Sorry? I sent it over. You didn't get it?
I see. I'm sorry. I'll check and call you right back.
All right.
Ms. Sung, do you remember...
the request we got last week for confirming the date?
Did you not send it to the court?
Oh, that... Hold on.
Gosh, how could you forget?
It's tomorrow.
I'm sorry. I'll send it over now.
You don't need to apologize to me, but...
Gosh, what's with her?
She seems out of it today, doesn't she?
Right, I need to call them back.
Yes, this is Lee Jung Hwan.
Help me.
Please.
(Hammer of the East)
Hey, are you all right?
Please help me.
Who did this to you?
Camulos...
His eyes did not look...
human at all.
(Ji An's Uncle, Hammer of the East)
If we meet Camulos, we're doomed.
I know. I'm trying to hold out.
What's going on all of a sudden? I'm so anxious.
He either got fired from work...
or got dumped by his girlfriend. I'll bet 300 gold coins.
- Hello. - Good morning.
Hello.
Come in.
Try not to grimace all the time.
I've never seen you smile since the new branch chief started.
What brings you to my office?
To see how you can provoke me?
Your buddy is here to see you.
Come have a seat. I have good advice for you.
What is it?
You know who Mr. Choi's father-in-law is, right?
It's Kang Sung Ho, the former chief prosecutor.
Hey.
He retired years ago.
Who cares about a man that no longer has connections?
My father-in-law can probably pull more strings than he can.
You mean, your ex-father-in-law?
This is why I always say that you're so clueless.
He and the Prosecutor General...
graduated from the same school and the institute in the same year.
On top of that, they were roommates. You didn't know that, right?
- Really? - I heard his mother totally...
looked after the Prosecutor General when he was studying for the bar.
Apparently, he still visits her during the holidays...
and even calls her "Mother".
And that is why those...
who were close to Chief Prosecutor Kang are still...
occupying the key positions in the prosecution.
Hey.
Then why did that powerful man send his son-in-law here?
Jung Yun Ho.
Chief Prosecutor Jung might transfer to the Supreme Prosecutors' Office.
I bet he wants him to go that route as well.
So he's clearly not someone you can fight with.
Just bow down...
and crawl or lick his shoes if he tells you to.
Foolishly siding with your subordinates...
can get you in deep trouble.
What?
Crawl or lick his shoes...
if he tells me to?
What? You can't do it?
That's what you can do to make things easy for your subordinates.
Hey, Brown Noser.
You crawl and lick his shoes all you want.
Am I a dog or what?
You're such an idiot.
Hey.
Get out if you're going to keep talking nonsense.
Get out, you jerk. Leave.
- Goodness. - Okay, all right.
Idiot, I'm trying to help you.
Think wisely, you fool.
Think wisely about what?
Mind your own business, you jerk.
Gosh, he wouldn't even listen.
You can't even do your job right.
Whose idea was it to talk about the President's dark money?
- It was Director Yoon's idea. - Who?
A deputy manager at the National Intelligence Service.
He is not a real deputy manager at the NIS.
It's just a role he plays.
In any case.
Why were you at the real estate agency that day, anyway?
It's not even under your name.
It's run by a friend of mine.
He asked me to fill in.
While you were filling in for your friend,
Pastor Kim happened to stop by,
and you swindled him?
The agency belongs to you, right?
Did you borrow a name?
Sir.
Why would I borrow someone's name to run a business?
I've been swindled countless times in my life too.
And the government never bat an eye.
How could you accuse me of fraud now?
The only thing I'm guilty of is...
trusting Director Yoon...
and doing as he said.
Mr. Seol, you know Ms. Bae Soo Min, right?
Do you mean Cindy?
- Pardon? - That's Bae Soo Min.
She goes by Cindy.
C-I-N-D-Y, Cindy.
Let's just call her Ms. Bae Soo Min.
Sure, no problem.
In March 2017,
you signed an exclusive contract with her...
using plastic surgery as bait, correct?
Please hold on.
"Bait"? You got this wrong.
Her family was struggling.
Her parents were of no help.
She wanted to get into show business,
but she didn't look good enough.
Her reality didn't match her expectations.
She was looking for a way...
to turn her life around overnight.
She's not the only one with that dream these days.
All I did was suggest a realistic option.
You can't really call that...
bait.
What kind of advice do you provide to franchisees?
I provide advice on marketing and menus.
And how to exaggerate sales?
That's not true.
No one does that anymore.
Do you remember the daily sales of Ms. Seo Ye Suk's bakery?
Well... Around 900 dollars?
Ms. Seo said 1,200 dollars.
Oh, was it 1,200?
That's right. It's 1,200 dollars.
Be honest.
Perjury is punishable by law.
You provided advice to Mr. Park Young Soo...
when he was taking over Ms. Seo's bakery, right?
Yes.
So after teaching Ms. Seo how to exaggerate her sales,
you encouraged Mr. Park to take over her bakery.
That's not true at all.
The location of the bakery was wrong in the first place.
There were already many bakeries in the neighborhood,
and there was no significant population increase to be expected.
Did Mr. Park never question you?
Those things are easy to miss.
There comes a moment...
when you believe you'll succeed even if all the others fail.
They call it a dream,
and we tell them it's a delusion.
Experts like us can always tell.
Then why did you force her...
to take out loans and get plastic surgery?
I never forced her.
Plastic surgery was her decision,
and I needed a safeguard, that's all.
It didn't really feel right,
but I had no choice but to suggest that she take out loans,
and she went ahead and did it.
Are you saying it was her own decision?
Yes, I only arranged a meeting.
She's the one who made the decision.
See if you can find my name anywhere on that loan contract.
People only want to see what's good.
Even when there is an apparent risk,
they don't even want to think about it.
And you actively took advantage of that.
I tried to tell them what's bad too,
but they ignored all of it.
Once things go wrong, you tell them to exaggerate their sales...
and hand over their shop to someone else.
You've been passing around the bomb that way.
That's not true.
Ms. Seo already testified.
That she tampered with the figures after being told to do so by you.
Gosh.
Yeong Hee.
I'm going home.
Go home when you're done cleaning the grills.
Okay. Thank you for today.
See you.
Are you closed?
Yes.
We're...
Oh, my.
Ma'am.
I'm sorry, but can I order?
I haven't had dinner yet.
Of course, you can.
Hold on.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
Try this too.
Thank you so much.
Why are you alone today?
Well...
It just happened that way.
Wait, can you...
drink with me?
Me?
Can I really do that?
Of course.
Here.
Thank you.
What's your name?
My name?
It's Kang Yeong Hee.
Really? Where does your last name come from?
It comes from Jinju.
Mine comes from there too.
Really?
My name is Kang Hyun Sook.
Is that right?
We have the same last name.
Can I talk casually to you?
Of course.
You remind me of my mom.
Please talk casually to me.
Let me pour you one.
It must be hard for you.
It's okay.
When there seems to be no hope...
no matter how hard you try,
it's so frustrating.
(Cho Min Ho)
It seems like franchise fraud cases are pretty common.
It's harder to manipulate POS terminals these days,
but it's still common...
to tamper with sales figures over a long time.
Well... Ms. Cha.
Yes?
This is a simple case,
so why don't you...
report directly to Chief Choi?
I'll do that.
(Branch Chief Choi Jong Hoon)
Doesn't Mr. Cho want to report to me anymore?
That's not it. This is a minor case,
so I thought I could report directly to you.
Is that right?
The higher-ups are very interested...
in small business cases.
You can't really say it's a minor case.
Is the bakery the only victim in the franchise fraud case?
How about you ask around a bit more?
Criminal Department 2 needs to detect more crimes.
I was assigned a coffee franchise fraud case yesterday,
and I'm looking into it urgently.
All right.
I wish everyone worked half as hard as you do.
Here you go. Kim Jung Woo works in your office, right?
How is he?
He works hard.
He doesn't seem to have...
very good judgment.
You should pay attention to him.
Yes, sir.
Why aren't you finished yet?
- Didn't I... - I'm sorry.
What's wrong? What is it now?
- What happened? - I don't know.
I didn't say anything much.
What should we do with her? It's driving me crazy.
My goodness.
Here's the doctor's note.
Thanks.
Did you talk to the doctor?
Yes, it's the same thing again.
"Her current symptoms are not serious enough..."
"that she needs to be released from prison immediately."
"However, she does suffer from angina,"
"which prevents me from denying her need to be released on bail."
I don't understand what I just said.
A preliminary arrest warrant has been issued against...
Mr. Han Jung Won, the broker in the bakery fraud case.
Send a notice and inform the victim as well.
Of course. Mr. Park just called me.
He must have been dying to know.
When I told him the suspect was going to be arrested,
he was so relieved.
He wants to thank you.
I don't understand.
When you file criminal charges for fraud,
the criminal will go to prison at best.
To get your money back,
you still have to file a civil suit,
and that's not an easy process.
So how could the victim feel relieved?
Shouldn't he receive his money back to actually feel better?
The results of criminal cases have an effect on civil cases as well.
And the accused are desperate to settle in order to avoid prison.
I think it's because people like the term, "punitive justice".
He may feel better,
but this will actually be solved if he gets his money back.
Mr. Kim.
Did you study the case regarding the coffee franchise?
Yes.
Why don't you take that case?
Me?
Please schedule a summons for the suspect and help Mr. Kim.
Sure.
Okay.
So...
they said if you brought them a certificate of deposit balance...
worth 10 million dollars,
you would get a building worth 100 million?
Yes.
They said the building would be used as collateral...
to receive a loan from the bank...
to collect the president's dark money.
Then who would pay back the loan and interest?
I would, using the rent collected from the building.
So simply put,
you were thinking of...
buying a building worth 100 million with just 400,000 dollars.
Why did you do that, Pastor?
What? A pastor can't do that?
What would the Lord think of this?
Your greed got the better of you.
It wasn't greed, but a reasonable investment.
At first, when things got delayed,
they even paid me interest.
But later, I guess things were slow, so the payments were delayed.
That's the trick swindlers always use.
They pretend things are about to go well,
and give you just enough so you won't be suspicious.
That's their scheme.
Your transaction is complete.
Have a good day.
(Transaction Receipt: 6,000 dollars)
Yeong Hee.
I'm an old lady now...
and I've made enough money.
I'm...
doing some business right now.
Do you want to join?
- What? - Do you know...
Hanseo Department Store?
Of course, I do.
The chairman of that place supports me.
And on top of him,
there are more powerful figures I can't even dare mention.
Hanseo Department Store issues gift certificates.
Those gift certificates are traded...
in the black market...
and turned into cash.
And you can make five percent as a commission.
Five percent?
Does five percent sound like a small amount?
What if I say the amount of gift certificates being traded...
- is more than 20 million dollars? - What?
Five percent of that amount is a million dollars.
And you're saying I can join in...
on that business?
Yes.
But there's a fee to participate in the bidding, so...
you'll have to make a small investment.
How much is that?
The minimum amount is 10,000 dollars.
10,000 dollars?
Really?
Oh, Yeong Hee.
Over here.
Welcome. Have a seat.
Ma'am,
why do you keep letting people join?
Mr. Park.
Didn't you meet me when you were struggling as well?
I'll take full responsibility,
so don't worry.
She's right. Just keep your mouth shut.
The chairwoman knows what she's doing.
Isn't that right?
Did you say your name is Yeong Hee? It's nice to meet you.
It's nice to meet you.
Yeong Hee.
Did you bring the money?
Oh, yes.
Okay.
I'm sorry, but I don't have enough money.
It's only 6,000 dollars.
That's fine, no worries.
I'll take care of the rest.
I know how important this money is.
The bidding will go well.
I'll be in touch.
I have to get going...
to make it to the bidding.
Good luck, ma'am.
- Don't forget to call us. - Of course.
Have a good day.
Goodbye.
(King Camulos has appeared at Kristen's Tavern!)
(Dark Zen, Nose of the Dragon)
(Camulos)
(Prokim)
Your Majesty, watch out!
(Camulos)
(Dark Zen, Nose of the Dragon)
(Camulos)
Your Majesty, please forgive us.
Please spare our lives.
(Camulos)
(Dark Zen, Nose of the Dragon)
This armor of Misos.
- Do you want it? - Sorry?
No, we are not worthy.
Please forgive us.
Have it.
(Dark Zen, Nose of the Dragon)
(Dark Zen)
(Camulos)
Is it true Camulos will quit this game soon?
What?
The Supreme Ring is out for sale.
What? Is the user dying from an incurable disease or something?
What the?
Darn.
Ms. Sung, we're out of printer paper.
Why didn't you bring some earlier?
We're out of coffee too.
Please order some coffee when you order the paper.
We need some paper cups and snacks too.
I think you're taking it a bit too far.
- What? - Anyone can do that...
with just a simple phone call.
But...
Oh... I'm sorry.
How many snacks do you actually eat?
Why do we run out so fast?
What's the big deal about eating snacks?
We have so much coffee, and Ms. Cha never drinks.
- What's wrong with... - All you do is pile up your cups.
What's the matter with you?
- What's everyone's problem? - Buy it yourself.
What is it?
You don't have an appetite?
What? No.
You have nothing to lose. Why don't you go talk to him again?
I heard Mr. Choi...
is a fan of single malt whiskey.
I know it's hard for you,
but it's like walking on thin ice...
whenever we need approval for something.
You need to be on good terms for our sake as well.
Whenever parents fight,
think how uncomfortable it makes the kids.
Parents, my foot.
Why don't you send a gesture of reconciliation...
since you have such a wide and generous heart?
Whatever, let's eat.
Okay.
(Branch Chief Choi Jong Hoon)
Yes, sir.
Yes, I do know the place.
No, I can go there right away.
Yes, sir.
Okay, got it.
Sure.
I knew this would happen.
He's reaching out first...
because he's uncomfortable.
Why? What did he say?
- He's at the sashimi restaurant. - My gosh.
He wants to have soju with me.
My gosh, that's great.
Yes, that's amazing.
Darn it.
Gosh, I was going to go back to the office...
and do some work after this.
You should hurry. I'll return your tray for you.
- Would you? - Yes, of course.
Goodness, what a hassle.
Have a good time.
Gosh, I really need to get some work done though.
Best of luck!
Single malt.
We can finally breathe.
- Gosh, we can relax now. - Let's relax.
- Hello. - Hello.
Goodness.
He drinks at that old bar every day.
- My gosh. - That's how he is.
Sir.
Hey.
I guess I'm a little late.
No, you're early.
I told you to come by 8pm.
Hey, what's gotten into you?
You're always 6 to 7 minutes late.
Sir, because you're here,
he came five minutes early.
- Let's drink. - Yes, sir.
- Have a seat. - Sit down.
Yes, sir.
Please allow me to pour you one, sir.
Excuse me. Can we get another shot glass?
Why? You're going to drink?
- Pardon me? - If you drink too,
who will drive?
What are you doing? Mr. Nam's glass is empty.
- What are you doing? - Pardon?
His glass is empty.
Well...
Good.
Goodness, what a waste.
Thanks.
- Let's clink our glasses. - Yes, sir.
- Cheers. - Cheers.
I will turn into dust
- And fly away - And fly away
- I shall fly with the wind - I shall fly with the wind
- To reach you - To reach you
Yes! Nice.
Gosh, this is nice.
My, the air is so fresh.
Here, sir.
- Hey. - Yes, sir!
Let's have some blowfish soup to prevent a hangover.
Sounds great, sir!
I'll give them a call.
Okay.
You didn't drink,
so you don't need to worry about a hangover.
Oh, right.
All right.
Yes, we're coming in now.
- Okay. - And fly away
- I shall fly with the wind - I shall fly with the wind
- To reach you - To reach you
Did you see everything?
Would you like to go to Fog with me?
Sun Woong.
Yes, sir.
Don't tell anyone.
Gosh, those jerks.
If I hadn't been so patient,
I would've already knocked out their teeth.
You are truly patient, sir.
I would've beaten them up long ago.
I'd be like, "Let's bite the dust together."
- Right? - Of course.
I mean, they're highly educated.
How could they be so mean and rude?
And one of them is my friend.
People like that are usually worse.
And you should always be careful of those who are close to you.
Except for us, of course.
But I should really...
get back at them in the near future.
You know, something like...
You feel like nothing's going your way for some strange reason...
But later on, you find out that it was all part of someone's plan.
- Bingo. - I see.
Your Majesty.
(Camulos)
Your Majesty.
(Camulos)
I'm a nobody!
I'm nothing.
How could you change like this...
because of what I said?
I retrieved it for you.
Your Majesty,
you look most beautiful when you're wearing this armor.
I needed to muster up some courage.
I'm a mere coachman,
while you're my king.
(Prokim, Camulos)
- What's this? - What...
- Gosh, this is... - What is this?
Your Majesty, I think there's a wall between us.
Your Majesty.
Your... Your Majesty?
- What is going on? - Gosh.
- Your... - Wait.
Darn it. What is this?
What is going on?
Gosh.
What happened? I can't believe this.
Darn it.
Come in.
What's the matter?
Well... Here you go.
You drank a lot last night.
I don't need it.
You can give it to Mr. Nam.
Do you have anything else to say?
Well...
Mr. Choi.
About what happened recently...
I'm really...
Hello.
Oh, I see.
Sure, we can do that.
Okay.
Thank you.
Mr. Yoon played a deputy manager at the NIS.
What about you, Mr. Kim Yeong Ho?
Me? I played the Senior Presidential Secretary...
for Civil Affairs.
And you, Mr. Ahn Jeong Soo?
I just arranged...
the transaction.
They call you Dr. Ahn.
Are you really a doctor?
I'm the only college graduate here.
That's why they call me that.
Goodness, gracious.
You swindled someone...
pretending you work at the NIS and the Blue House.
Do you know how serious a crime is that?
What do you do for a living?
I'm a theater actor.
A theater actor, my foot. You just followed around a snake oil peddler.
How did you get involved in this?
Now when was that?
Anyway, I got a call a long time ago.
My job was to sit there and throw in a few words.
After that, I got paid a little money.
Who called you?
Who was it?
Hey.
Did you call me?
I didn't.
Dr. Ahn called you.
What are you talking about? The idea was yours.
You're the most educated among us, so you came up with the idea.
Education doesn't make you smarter.
- You're the cleverest one here. - Be quiet.
I want each of you to tell me how you got involved.
Let's start with Mr. Yoon.
I was just playing cards at home,
and Mr. Kim called me.
He said he wanted to put my acting skills to use.
So I decided to help him out and pay for my cigarettes.
How much did the cigarettes cost?
Pardon?
Goodness.
I mean it, it only paid for my cigarettes.
Then...
where did the pastor's 400,000 dollars go?
You?
Are you blaming me?
I majored in Eastern Philosophy.
This is not my thing.
So you don't know where the 400,000 dollars went?
I don't.
Did it just vanish into thin air then?
I don't know.
- These guys probably split it. - What?
You jerks!
You'll pay for this!
How could you?
Do you know what that money was meant for?
Sit down, everyone!
Mr. Seol In Soo was arrested last night.
Most of his accomplices' crimes have been proven as well.
They'll all be arrested.
I see.
By the way...
Yes?
If we settle, will they not be arrested?
What do you mean by settle?
Don't worry, you can tell me.
There are videos of me on the internet.
I was asked if I'd settle if they deleted those videos.
Which one of those jerks said that?
Did the defense attorney say that?
Yes.
Never settle.
Even if you settle, they'll be arrested.
Gosh.
I'll charge them...
with illegal production and distribution of pornography...
and make sure all your videos are deleted.
Don't worry.
Where are you staying at the moment?
I'm staying at a friend's place.
You must brace yourself.
You'll have to pay off...
all loans taken in your name...
unless it was an illegal loan in the first place.
I know.
Stop crying. It's just the beginning.
You may leave now.
- Ma'am. - Yes?
This will soon be forgotten...
and things will get better, right?
My feelings are...
the same...
both online and offline.
As long as you're okay with that, Mi Ran.
- Hello. - Hello.
- Wait for me. - Mr. Kim.
- Gosh. - Where are you going?
The defendant, Jung Bok Rye,
has not admitted to her crimes yet...
and has previously been convicted of the same crimes.
It is also highly likely...
that her outside accomplices will attempt to destroy...
evidence regarding this case.
According to the doctor recommended by the Korea Medical Association,
the defendant's angina...
is not serious enough for her to be released from prison.
Therefore, I ask you to refuse her bail.
Defense counsel, do you have anything to add?
For the grounds for bail, please refer to our application.
Considering the defendant's condition,
I earnestly request that you grant her bail.
My goodness.
Based on the opinions and data submitted by both sides...
and statements, the court has finished its review.
Taking into consideration the doctor's note...
submitted by the defendant Jung Bok Rye...
and the fact that she's of old age,
we accept her request for bail...
and set the amount at 200,000 dollars.
- What is going on? - This court is adjourned.
We'll take a short break and gather for the next case.
All rise.
Your Honor, how could you do this?
- This is nonsense. - All she needs...
- is 200,000 dollars to go free? - This is wrong.
What about us?
- Keep it down. - Mr. Lee.
How could this happen?
- Why can't you say anything? - This doesn't mean it's over.
Were you even listening?
What is going on?
Hey, Jung Bok Rye! You darn crook!
We're suffering way more than you!
Hey, Jung Bok Rye! You better watch out!
I'm going to kill you if I see you!
Mr. Park, what brings you here?
Oh, hello.
Did you come to thank Ms. Cha?
Mr. Park Young Soo?
Yes?
Are you the accused in a fraud case regarding a cafe franchise?
Mr. Park Young Soo?
Yes.
Let's go to the interrogation room.
Wait...
Hold on.
So that Park Young Soo was the same guy we know?
You ran a cafe from the spring of 2016...
until January of this year...
and now run a bakery.
Yes.
Ms. Ha, who took over your cafe,
has sued you for fraud.
You're being charged with exaggerating the profits...
in order to be paid an extra premium for your shop.
Is that true?
Yes.
Mr. Park.
You filed charges that you were conned when opening your bakery...
and we even arrested the broker.
But what is this?
You conned someone first.
Business was so slow,
and my losses were piling up each month.
I had to try something to cut my losses.
So you made others suffer the same way...
just to cut your losses?
Why don't we raise our glasses and congratulate Mr. Kim...
for taking a case on his own...
- and say cheers? - Sure.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations.
Thank you.
I guess Mr. Kim will be buying today.
- Right. - What?
I can't do that.
Why not?
When I took on my first case,
I took everyone here to a hotel buffet.
- No way. - She really did.
Right.
So how is your first case?
I'm not sure.
When I was young,
I thought it would be so easy to spot swindlers.
But the suspect from my first case turns out to be...
the victim of Ms. Cha's case...
that she just requested an arrest for.
I guess even ordinary people...
have no choice when it comes to their livelihoods.
And I'm worried I might end up like that too.
Anyhow, we should never become swindlers...
nor meet one.
Mr. Lee. How are the trials?
It's nothing. It's what I used to do all the time.
I heard Ms. Jung Bok Rye's bail was approved.
I always monitor the results...
of the first trials for my case suspects.
So?
You've been penalized and become a trial prosecutor,
but the suspect was released on bail.
So what's your point?
Arrest her after the next trial.
I will.
How's your son doing in school?
He's doing well. Kids adapt in no time.
Tell him to come to Jinyeong over the weekend.
We can play games in my room.
- Really? - Yes.
He'll go crazy over games.
The number of fraud cases that occurred last year...
is a total of 270,029,
and in terms of time, that means...
1 person was conned every 2 minutes.
Out of these cases, how many people...
do you think got their money back?
- 8 percent. - 20 percent.
- 30! - 20 percent.
22 percent.
- 35 percent. - 24 percent.
It's 11 percent.
That means 9 out of 10 people...
don't get their money back...
once they become victims of fraud.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
Do you have any questions?
Yes, you in the front.
If what you're saying is true,
if we graduate and start working soon,
we'll become targets of swindlers.
What must we do in order to avoid being conned?
Well, in my opinion,
if swindlers actually choose you as targets,
it will be difficult to avoid.
Keep this in mind.
That swindlers never look a certain way.
You must always be cautious,
have doubts, be careful,
and always ask for advice from experts around you.
- Do you understand? - Yes.
Anyone else?
Yes, over there.
Then do we have to doubt you too?
Of course.
If I suddenly ask you...
to buy a jade mat in return for my lecture...
or try to sell nutritional tonics,
you can doubt me then.
1 person every 2 minutes.
It even takes three minutes to cook cup noodles.
But fraud cases...
happen to 1 person every 2 minutes.
Don't forget that.
Yeong Hee, the bid went well.
Check your account.
(Kang Yeong Hee's Account)
(Balance: 9,252.17 dollars)
Yeong Hee, bring some side dishes for table 5.
Okay, I'm on my way.
The National Intelligence Service and the Blue House?
And he believed them?
How could anyone fall for such an obvious lie?
- My gosh. - Don't laugh.
Those swindlers are to blame.
He's been a pastor all his life. He didn't do anything wrong.
It's partially his fault.
- He obviously wanted to... - We need more side dishes.
Sure, I'll be right there.
Right?
(Diary of a Prosecutor)
It's so peaceful away from the city.
I don't want others to see us dating.
Why don't we just date openly?
Is this the final trial for 2K Motors?
Is that why you recommended such a harsh sentence?
Since he's your father's enemy?
All of Criminal Department 2's cases will be approved by me.
Are you saying you'll take away my authority of approval?
How could a man who can't even control his junior...
do anything properly?
He's trying to strip you of all your rights.
Are you all ignoring me now?
I'm not even your boss now since I don't have authority?
I'd rather not become a prosecutor who gets in the way of his juniors.
If I'm going to regret it anyway,
I'll just resign.