(All locations, characters, companies,)
(and incidents in this drama are fictitious.)
When we're young, we think the world revolves around us.
We believe we'll be compensated one day for our hard efforts.
Since we think we are the protagonists of our lives.
However, at some point, we realize life doesn't...
always turn out the way we want it to be.
- Here. - Thank you.
- Cheers. - I will...
reserve that place next time.
All right.
I'd better get going after this last shot.
Go get the car.
- You need to go? - Yes.
- Let's go for another round. - No.
Let's wrap it up here. Do you know a nice place?
Well...
I'll report back to you if there are any changes.
(Episode 14)
Right. Are there any more issues to report?
- No, sir. - No.
Okay.
Get to work.
What's the matter with Mr. Cho these days?
I thought he and Choi Jong Hoon made up.
Didn't he buy him sashimi?
Choi Jong Hoon didn't exactly invite him out...
to treat him to dinner.
It was more for teaching him a lesson.
Do you know what happened that night?
You don't even want to know.
Gosh.
(Former Chief Prosecutor Hwang Hak Min's Acquittal...)
(Raises Controversy About Prosecution's Fairness)
Gosh, I can't believe this.
Hwang Hak Min has been acquitted.
Goodness, that is insane.
I didn't expect otherwise, but what a predictable outcome.
People will totally bash us...
for being biased toward a former chief prosecutor.
Meet me on the rooftop in five minutes.
(Meet me on the rooftop in five minutes.)
Hello?
Yes, hold on. Just a moment.
Yes. Hold on a second.
What took you so long?
I ran into some senior Investigators on the way.
My gosh.
Can't we just date openly?
I don't others to see us doing those things.
Do what things?
- What? - What?
- I mean... - Elaborate, please.
- I was saying... - Do what?
- What are "those things"? - You know, things like...
Oh, boy.
Ms. Sung!
Are you really going to keep this up?
Do you think Ms. Cha is the only prosecutor in our office?
I'm a prosecutor too.
Does everything I say sound like a complete joke to you?
- I'm sorry. - No, no.
I wanted to talk to you about...
I'm sorry.
I felt like I had to do something.
Yes, I'm glad you did.
- You're not mad at me, right? - I'm not.
- That was great. - Are you mad at me?
No. The weather is so gorgeous today, isn't it?
I'm sorry.
Mr. Gu Jae Hwan.
You filed charges for assault against your employer Mr. Yang.
Yes.
What kind of work did you do for him?
Sometimes I was his driver,
and I ran all sorts of petty errands for him.
How long have you worked for him?
Has it been about 5 to 6 years? Something like that.
You told the police...
that the accused habitually assaulted you.
Yes.
Cut in.
Hey, you idiot. I told you to cut in!
- If anything bothered him, - You're so slow, you dimwit!
he swore at me and kicked me.
He also slapped me on the back of the head.
Then could you tell us what happened on the 1st?
That day, he beat me up again...
at his office in Myeongmun-dong.
Tell us more about the situation.
That day, I went there to ask him for a big favor.
My kid will enter high school next year.
He gets very good grades, so I want to send him to a test prep center.
But I can't afford it at all with my current salary.
So I asked him for a small pay raise.
It was very difficult for me to bring it up.
- You little... - Then Mr. Yang...
You've been able to put food on the table thanks to me. How dare you!
I get paid peanuts.
I couldn't take it anymore, so I reported him to the police.
Let's go.
I don't really recall what happened that day...
because I drank.
No one can mess with me in Jinyeong.
Bye, Seon Woo!
We just had a hearing for the habeas corpus.
Thankfully, it went well.
Sir.
Park Seon Woo got out on a writ of habeas corpus.
You knew?
That case...
got reassigned to Department 1 a while ago.
Don't get so worked up about someone else's case.
Just keep quiet.
As you're well aware,
we'd better not get on the higher-ups' nerves again...
because it'll get us in deep trouble.
I think the bigger problem we have is the fact...
- that Park Seon Woo got out. - Hey.
We avoid stepping on poop because it's gross,
not because it's scary.
When something grosses you out, you need to clean it up.
As they say, winning the war...
is more important than winning a single battle.
But if you lose every battle,
you can't even go to war, sir.
Are you going to keep talking back to me?
Gosh. Mr. Lee.
He got out, but the investigation is still going on.
It's not like he got acquitted.
He will though.
Choi Jong Hoon has been protecting him from the get-go.
If he...
goes to trial unarrested,
he'll obviously get probation.
Don't jump to conclusions like that.
Mr. Lee.
It's not our case, so let's not concern ourselves with it. Okay?
Let's not waste our energy over such a petty case.
Sir, how could you call it a petty case?
That shameless scumbag drank and drove again the day after...
we interviewed him for his DUI...
What do you want me to do, then?
Must I worry about another department's case?
I have more than enough on my plate.
Gosh. Leave.
Please, just leave.
At the judicial training institute,
this guy always came in dead last among all the judges.
Hey, among the prosecutors,
this guy always came in dead last.
Cut it out. Let's drink.
You guys haven't changed one bit.
Hey, look.
We, prosecutors,
are like one big family.
We're like the epitome of loyalty.
Hey.
We, judges, are like a family too.
But you guys only care about yourselves.
We don't need such rules.
The younger judges always behave themselves even without such rules.
On the contrary,
so many prosecutors are such rebels.
Isn't that why you guys need such rules in place?
Managing them must be a headache.
Goodness, you jerk.
Gosh.
Anyhow...
- What? - What?
- Is that what you think? - Yes.
Yes, sir.
Hello? Sir.
Mr. Lee!
I can't really hear you because it's so noisy. Where are you?
Oh, I'm...
The third floor of the Jeil Building at the intersection.
Across the street from Oasis.
You know that place, right?
Yes, I do.
Tell everyone to come here at once.
Pardon? Why?
- What? - Gosh.
It's the branch chief's order.
It's a competition between Mr. Choi and the district judge.
- Meet me here. - Department 2 is coming too.
Come here at once.
I'll be fuming mad if they get here before you guys do.
- I have to go. - Well... You heard that, right?
Yes.
All right. Call everyone...
and tell them to come here immediately.
I'll pay for their taxis, so tell them to hurry. Okay?
Yes, sir. I will.
Okay, I have to go.
Hey, why did you take so long to answer?
Where are you? Are you out drinking?
(Sweet dreams.)
Hello, Mr. Lee.
What? Right now?
Okay.
I'll be right back.
I won't be long, Mother.
- My goodness. - I can't believe this.
- I was putting my kids to sleep. - What took you so long?
- What's going on? - Almost everyone is here now.
Wait over there.
- What happened? - Hey, you came.
- Wait just a second. - Come here.
Hey, try calling him.
Everyone is here now.
Thanks.
Wait just a second, okay?
Hey, you came too.
It's count time, everyone.
- Gather around! - Hurry up.
Come here.
Now, pair up.
- He won't pick up his phone. - What are we doing?
- They're ready. - Sit down.
Come in hand in hand.
- One. - One.
Come here. Thanks.
- Two. - Two.
You came.
- Three. - Three.
Stop frowning.
Four.
Gosh, look at him.
- Five. - Five.
- Six. - Six.
Welcome.
- Seven. - Seven.
Stand here.
- Eight. - Eight.
- Nine. - Nine.
Thanks for coming.
- Stand here. - All right.
Well...
Ten.
- Wait. - Ten.
- We have everyone here. - We win!
Yes!
It's 10 to 9!
Great job!
You pay for this.
Sit down.
Here. Stop frowning.
Thanks, everyone.
Who isn't here?
Lee Sun Woong of Department 2 isn't here.
- Look at this. - Everyone came?
Thanks, guys.
Goodness. Sit down.
All prosecutors to Conference Room at 10am.
Mr. Cho, what's the matter?
Mr. Lee.
Yes, sir.
I'll...
keep this short.
Once you enter the conference room,
you shouldn't even breathe too loud.
Just imagine you're dead.
Stay absolutely quiet.
Okay.
I'm not just saying this for no reason.
You should have seen Choi Jong Hoon's face yesterday.
He's about to explode right now.
So why weren't you there last night?
Couldn't you stop by even for a minute?
Did you have to cause this situation?
Did you?
I'm sorry, Mr. Cho.
I get what you mean, so please calm down.
How could I calm down in this situation?
If you...
walk into the conference room like this and see Choi Jong Hoon,
you'll lose control of yourself.
You'll lash out the moment he provokes you.
What do you think will happen next?
You've been tasked with the trials,
and I'm his designated driver.
What do you think...
will happen to us from now on?
- Mr. Cho. - Yes?
Mr. Cho.
I get what you mean completely.
So don't worry too much...
and let me go.
I can take care of it.
- Are you sure? - Of course.
Pinky promise.
Stamp.
- Copy. - Mr. Cho!
Last night's emergency meeting...
had the prosecution's pride on the line.
Even though it was late,
most prosecutors showed up to defend the prosecution's honor.
But because of one person's deviation,
everyone's effort came to nothing.
It's such a pity indeed.
In addition,
that person...
was on night duty last night.
He is the one...
who got a call from Mr. Cho...
and heard about the meeting before anyone else.
Still, he didn't show up.
It's deplorable.
At first, I was going to hold back.
This isn't only about obedience...
but also about teamwork.
What we do, the prosecution's work...
It's all about teamwork.
Mr. Lee.
- Yes? - Our promise had been stamped.
I really was going to remain quiet.
Do you know...
how Admiral Yi Sun Sin won the Battle of Noryang?
Because...
Admiral Yi risked his own life?
Thanks to the superb turtle ship?
It was because...
the navy didn't question their admiral...
and obeyed his command.
- Am I wrong? - I really wish...
he hadn't brought up that name.
(A member of the Deoksu Yi clan)
(A descendant of Admiral Yi Sun Sin)
First of all, I'd like to correct one thing.
At the Battle of Noryang,
the turtle ships did not play a crucial role.
They all sank during the Battle of Chilcheollyang.
What?
Also, let me ask you something.
If teamwork means showing up whenever a drunk colleague beckons,
will you show up...
if I call you while I'm drinking?
What?
What a lunatic.
We should have copied that promise.
Definitely.
Gosh, it's never quiet around here.
I know Chief Choi went too far,
but couldn't Mr. Lee just hold back?
It must be hard for you, Ms. Jang.
I have nothing to say.
Hang in there.
By the way, isn't it about time...
we did that again?
Totally.
- Are you two in? - Gosh.
I have too much work to do.
- Come on. - Come on.
I'm in.
There's no better stress reliever than this.
What about you, Ms. Jang?
All right.
Number one.
He holds out.
Number two.
He quits.
Number three, he gets fired.
They're all very likely.
Number four, other results including suspension and sick leave.
The last option pays only half as many dividends.
A true gambler never bets on "others".
You have to make a bet before the result is out,
which is a week at the most.
Keep your bets small,
between 10 and 50 dollars.
- Okay. - Here we go.
Number one?
Mr. Choi, this is an act of insubordination.
Mr. Lee has always disregarded rank.
This time, he completely ignored his boss's order,
leaving a stain on the prosecution's honor.
I suggest you hold another disciplinary meeting...
and teach him a lesson.
Mr. Nam.
Yes?
You may leave now.
Yes, sir.
Come to my office now.
Yes, sir. Okay.
Is everyone here?
Yes, sir.
From now on,
all of Criminal Department 2's cases...
will be approved directly by me.
Sorry?
From now on, whether it's a warrant or indictment,
instead of going to Mr. Cho,
come to me...
directly and receive approval.
But... Mr. Choi, what...
What do you mean, so suddenly?
How could a man who can't even control his junior...
do anything properly?
Mr. Choi.
I'll take full responsibility for what I did wrong...
All of you. Please leave us.
I have something to discuss with Mr. Choi.
No.
No need for the hassle.
If there's something to say, say it now.
Mr. Choi, I understand you may be upset,
but still,
are you saying you'll take away...
my authority of approval?
That practically means...
you want me out of the prosecution.
Could you please reconsider?
I'm doing this so you can learn something as a middle manager.
But if that's how you understood my intent,
just quit then.
Did you all understand?
Yes, sir.
All right. You may leave.
Mr. Cho.
But...
He's totally trying to get rid of Mr. Cho.
He's trying to strip him of all his rights.
Why on earth is he being so harsh on him?
Why on earth...
Mr. Cho even took a pay cut. What more does he want?
It's obvious what he wants.
He wants Mr. Cho to officially apologize...
and obey him unconditionally.
Just like you, Ms. Cha?
Is it your habit to take it out on someone else?
What did you say?
- Wait. - Hey.
Come on, you're finally getting along lately.
- Stop. - Ms. Cha came a long way.
- Gosh. - Come on, please.
Can't we all just get along?
How could he take away his authority of approval?
Mr. Choi is being so irrational.
Tell me about it. The office is a total mess.
By the way,
other departments are already asking questions.
They're asking if we're not betting on Mr. Cho.
- What are they saying? - They're not even interested...
in Mr. Lee anymore.
What shall we do?
How about we bet on Mr. Cho too?
Guys, it's a different story for Mr. Cho.
Mr. Lee...
chose to rebel against Mr. Choi on his own,
so we can laugh about it and make bets.
But Mr. Cho...
Imagine if this happened to you guys.
It's such a miserable situation.
(Letter of Resignation)
Mr. Choi.
About earlier... I did not know my place.
Please...
give me another chance to serve you properly.
Mr. Cho.
You're more passionate than I thought.
Come on, get up already.
Goodness.
Take a seat.
- Come on, sit down. - Okay.
I know you've been under a lot of stress lately.
Here.
I guess I was mistaken about you all this time.
No, sir.
It's all because I behaved rashly.
I told you.
Isn't it nice to really open up your heart like this?
Yes.
Here.
From now on, let's work hard with no hard feelings.
Yes, sir.
That's nice.
By any chance, do you play golf?
Welcome, Mr. Jung.
You all came so early.
- It's been a long time, Mr. Choi. - Have you been well?
Of course.
- This is Mr. Cho Min Ho. - Good day, sir.
It's been a long time, Mr. Choi. Let's go.
Mr. Jung, I missed you.
- Good shot! - Nice!
That was an amazing shot, sir.
- By the way, how are things lately? - Yes, well...
Mr. Park has been released,
and there's nothing to be worried about now.
The thing is, Mr. Park's case has been concluded neatly,
but the trial for Mr. Kang is still pending.
Hey, Dad.
- Do you know who my dad is? - I don't care.
That's why I'm telling you.
By Mr. Kang,
you mean Assemblyman Kang Jun Mo's son, right?
Yes, that's right.
Because of Mr. Cho here...
and the previous branch chief,
we were really embarrassed in front of Assemblyman Kang.
His son went to trial over a petty thing like that.
Assemblyman Kang must've been really disappointed.
Yes, exactly. I heard he's even skipping his meals lately.
- Goodness. - Don't worry about his case.
I'll handle it with extra care.
There's no need for that.
I'm sure Mr. Cho will take good care of it.
- Yes, sir. - Right?
Sir, wait. That was really close.
You might trip if you step on your shoelaces.
Come on.
- All done. Let's go, sir. - Let's go, Mr. Cho.
What a great day we're having.
This way.
It's so peaceful once you get away from the city.
Oh my, it's such a beautiful day.
The wind still feels pretty cold though.
Here.
It's okay. You should hold onto it.
I'm okay too. Then...
What?
It feels warm.
Gosh, it's so warm.
- Isn't it so beautiful? - Yes.
The weather is so nice too.
Let's take a selfie.
Sure.
- Make a heart. - Okay.
- Heart. - Here.
One more time.
Look at the camera.
We're here! Let's go inside.
- Hello. - Hello.
Let's go in.
Why don't we go over there?
My gosh.
My, the view from here is amazing.
Mr. Kim?
What?
- Mr. Kim! - Gosh, Mr. Kim.
My gosh, Mr. Hong! Hello.
- Hello. - Hi. My gosh.
What are you doing here?
Sorry? Oh, I came to get some fresh air.
- I see. - Why don't you join us?
- It's okay. - Are you here alone?
Yes.
- I see. - Let's go.
- Bye. - Well, all right.
Bye, take care.
It's nice to have hangover soup together.
I know, right? It's been a while.
My, I'm full.
Me too.
You guys are flocking together even at this early hour?
Sir.
Mr. Lee, have you thought about what to do?
Pardon me?
Have you thought about...
what kind of trouble you'll cause next time and who you'll mess with?
That just wouldn't fly with me if you were in my department.
Cho Min Ho, that idiot,
doesn't do anything even though he's the head of a department.
Hello, sir!
Mr. Nam.
Why don't the three of us have dinner together this evening?
Reserve a table somewhere quiet.
What?
Well...
So are you finally on good terms...
with Mr. Choi?
I guess so.
Then will you be approving...
- Yes. - My gosh.
Congratulations, sir.
That means Mr. Lee can focus on his normal duties again soon.
That's great. But it was nice to be relieved from night duty.
What do you mean?
- He'll continue doing that. - Pardon me?
You said you'd do it until your arrest rate goes up.
Right.
But I heard he will no longer get cases that require arrest warrants,
which means he can't raise his arrest rate.
So does he have to be on night duty for the rest of his life?
He can try to reconcile his relationship with Mr. Choi.
I'm sure Mr. Cho will be a great mediator between them.
Right?
Give me updates on all the cases you guys are working on.
It looks like Mr. Cho decided to bow down to Choi Jong Hoon.
I know, right?
Gosh, darn it.
I feel like this is even hurting my pride.
I wish Mr. Cho held out for a little longer.
I understand him though.
Mr. Choi basically cut his limbs off so that he couldn't do anything.
Who could hold out in that situation?
He had no choice but to bow down...
before things got worse.
Still, I feel defeated. It sure isn't a nice feeling.
Gosh, both of you obviously don't know Mr. Cho well enough.
Jong Hak, do you think Mr. Cho is genuinely bowing down to him?
Hey, do you actually think he'd do that?
What do you mean?
He's putting on an act.
An act?
I bet my hand on this.
He's decided to adopt a strategy that requires him...
to act like he's bowing down to Choi Jong Hoon. Why?
Because he wants to grow his power to fight against him. Okay?
Yes, sir.
Now? Sure, okay.
I think you're right.
Good luck.
Hello, sir.
I'm here.
You're working on the final trial for the 2K Motors case, right?
- Yes, sir. - Make sure you keep Mr. Choi...
updated on all the details of the progress...
and follow all his instructions.
Yes, sir.
Good.
And?
What?
Don't you have something else to tell me?
- About what? - "Act like you're telling him..."
"all the details but don't tell him everything."
"Just act like you're following his instructions..."
"without actually doing it."
What are you talking about?
- Pardon? - What?
- Sorry? - What are you talking about?
Anyway, we should be careful...
not to get on his nerves.
Sir, but this case...
I wouldn't say this if it was another case,
but you know...
what happened to Chief Kim because of this case.
Mr. Lee, do you think...
I'm doing this for my own selfish sake?
I'm doing this for our department.
I need to do well...
for you guys to do well.
You know how it goes.
Right?
Yes, sir. Of course.
Good.
You may leave.
Which number was quitting? Number two?
(Which number was quitting? Number 2?)
Yes. Number one is holding out.
Number two is quitting.
Number three is getting fired...
Number two.
I'm betting on number two.
Ms. Jang, my pick is number two.
What?
- Did something happen? - Ms. Jang, you need to see this.
Okay.
(Prosecutor's Personal Revenge)
(In the midst of various conflicts surrounding the prosecution,)
(another scandal broke in the quiet town of Jinyeong.)
Gosh, what should we do?
Hey, don't cry.
It's nothing to cry about.
Mr. Gu, we heard you threatened Mr. Yang...
that you would disclose...
everything you saw and heard while on the job...
if he didn't give you a raise.
Is it true?
Gosh, this is so frustrating.
- Sir. - Let go!
Taking the Fifth isn't the answer to everything.
Look, Ms. Prosecutor. I don't know what that scumbag told you,
but this is all...
part of his scheme to extort as much money from me as possible.
Then could you tell us about what happened on the 1st?
Well, he came to see me.
Right, he did ask me for a raise,
but that wasn't all he said.
I want my pay doubled.
What's the matter with you?
I'm going to quit if you say no.
If I go out there...
and tell everyone that you're a total thug,
you'll have problems.
Will that be okay?
He blackmailed me first.
- So it's self-defense, right? - Are you admitting...
that you assaulted him?
Mr. Yang
No, that's not it.
I never hit him.
I'm just telling you he crossed the line first.
I didn't really mean to.
Come in.
What are you doing here?
I have something to tell you.
Stop!
Who says you can sit here?
Stand there.
What did you want to tell me?
Spit it out and get lost.
Mr. Yang.
My kid is...
starting high school soon.
- Test prep centers cost... - What are you saying?
Can't you speak clearly?
Couldn't you double my salary?
What?
Are you out of your mind?
I've been doing...
everything I've been told to so far.
My salary right now isn't enough to support my family.
You're crazy.
I gave you a job, you little worm,
and you ask me for more money, not knowing your place?
Mr. Yang.
How could you say that?
Please stop calling me a worm.
I have feelings too.
What did you say?
Even a worm will turn, is that what you mean?
Yes. Let's face it,
if I open my mouth about what you've done,
wouldn't you get in trouble?
You really shouldn't do this to me.
That's how it happened.
That's not really blackmailing, is it?
Mr. Yang is claiming that your behavior caused...
extreme fear and mental stress for him.
He is even considering bringing charges against you.
Bringing charges against me?
I just said that in a fit of anger. Is that really punishable?
Not everything said in a fit of anger is seen as blackmail.
But considering you specifically requested him to double your salary,
I can't say anything for sure right now.
Once he officially files a suit, we'll conduct an investigation...
An investigation?
Don't be ridiculous.
If I get arrested, who is going to pay my kid's tuition?
That's impossible, ma'am.
You're here.
- Hi, sit down. - Hi.
You can drink this.
- This too. - This too.
Thank you.
Why are you giving all this to me?
It must be hard for you these days.
Well, thank you.
Let's share it.
- Okay. - Thank you.
We'll always root for you...
wherever you are,
whether you stay in the prosecution or not.
Aren't you considering taking sick leave?
- Pardon? - You shouldn't strain yourself.
Take this chance and take a break.
Well, I'm not sure.
Mr. Lee!
No matter what Chief Choi puts you through,
you have to stay strong.
Your brave resistance to injustice...
makes everyone at Jinyeong Branch so proud. Am I right?
Sorry?
- Well... - Well...
Thank you.
I'm sincerely touched by your support.
No matter what happens, I'll never give in.
Thank you. Enjoy.
(1. He holds out.)
If things get too hard,
he could... Never mind. Enjoy.
- Let's eat. - Goodness.
(3. He gets fired.)
Come in.
Tomorrow,
Mr. Lee is demanding a penalty for the 2K Motors case.
And he and I seem to have...
very different opinions.
That's why I called you here.
You investigated the case, right?
Yes.
What are your thoughts?
She demanded seven years in prison.
After the investigation,
that was the penalty she demanded, which I'm demanding now.
We finally agree on something.
Do you still think the same?
The investigating prosecutor's opinion shouldn't matter.
Demanding a penalty is the trial prosecutor's job,
and it should be left up to him.
I don't think I have a say in this.
I still want to hear it.
Do you think...
seven years in prison is appropriate?
As you may or may not know,
the 2K Motors case meant a lot to me.
I had to overcome many obstacles during the investigation.
It may have made me...
overly emotional.
I understand.
That's okay. What matters is that you admitted it.
That's fine.
Mr. Lee.
I want you to learn from her.
You should understand him.
There is a reason why Mr. Lee can't look at the case...
objectively.
Oh, right.
I read the article.
Is that why you're demanding such a harsh sentence?
Because he is your father's enemy?
Come on.
You shouldn't let your personal feelings affect your work.
Like Ms. Cha said,
demanding a penalty is the trial prosecutor's job,
and it should be left up to him.
I have nothing more to say about the penalty.
Please excuse me.
I'll be leaving too.
Ms. Cha.
Just a second.
Good morning.
- Oh, Mr. Lee. - Yes?
What's this? What happened?
Where is it?
Where are the 2K Motors documents?
Seriously.
Chief Choi wants me involved in the trial.
(An investigating prosecutor can be involved in the trial.)
At this stage of the trial?
I know.
What penalty are you going to demand?
It's none of your business.
It's my case now.
Where are you going?
To the branch chief's office.
Sir, I can't let her take the case away from me like this.
Mr. Lee.
Calm down.
Come to my office first.
No.
I need to take the case back before the trial...
Are you even ignoring me now?
Why? I'm not even your boss now since I've given in to Mr. Choi?
Why do you think I became like this in the first place?
Go then.
Go and do whatever you want.
You have nothing to be afraid of.
All you do is think of yourself all the time.
Go.
We can't always become the protagonists of our lives.
And life doesn't always turn out the way we want it to be.
(Petition for Yang Ju Chan. I regret my actions...)
"Sir, I sincerely request your leniency..."
"regarding Mr. Yang's case."
Write it down properly...
if you don't want to be sued.
"Because of Mr. Yang's small mistake..."
Prosecution, counsel.
Do you have any further questions for the witness?
No, Your Honor.
Then we will conclude the questioning for Mr. Yoon.
You may go back to your seat.
(Trial Prosecutor: Cha Myung Ju)
(Sentence: 2 years with a 3 years probation)
At a certain point, we sometimes become villains...
and are pushed off the main stage...
to become mere spectators.
As of this moment, we have concluded...
all the investigation on the evidence and witnesses.
It's time for a sentence.
Prosecution, counsel.
Is there any more evidence to submit or last words?
No, Your Honor.
Prosecution, make your final statement.
Yes, sir.
According to the Insurance Fraud Prevention Law...
and Additional Punishment Law on Economic Crimes,
I request the defendant, Kang In Sang...
to be sentenced to seven years in prison.
- What... - Seven years?
Counsel.
Is there anything you'd like to say?
Well...
My head has suddenly gone blank.
So... the specific details can be found...
on the defense summary document that we've submitted.
Defendant, do you have any last words?
Defendant?
Yes?
Judge, I mean, Your Honor.
I've really committed an unforgivable crime.
No words...
will be enough to undo my faults.
But...
You fool! This is your fault.
You told me I could trust you.
- Wait... - What will you do now?
- Calm down. - Hey, look at me!
- Let me... - What will you do? Do something!
I really trusted you.
Seven years?
- You said it was my right to... - Shut...
your mouth.
I thought you'd be different at least, Ms. Cha.
But you're just the same.
You're a fool, just like the rest of you.
All right.
If you really want to be treated like a fool...
Okay.
Mr. Cho.
- Yes. - From now on,
don't assign any cases to her office.
And reassign all the cases she's handling...
to another office immediately.
You have until the end of this day...
to empty out her cabinet and leave no cases whatsoever.
You got it?
Mr. Cho. Did you hear what I said?
So please accept my resignation.
What?
(Letter of Resignation)
I cannot follow the order you just gave.
I beg you to please reconsider.
- Sir. - Mr. Cho.
- Mr. Cho. - But...
Please leave us.
- Sir... - Ms. Cha.
What...
do you think you're doing?
Rather than...
becoming a prosecutor who gets in the way of his juniors,
I'll just resign.
So please accept my resignation.
Take it back.
Considering how I've grown fond of you lately,
I'll pretend I didn't hear that.
So take it back.
Because the moment you walk out that door,
you'll regret it right away.
Take it back now.
(Letter of Resignation)
I believe you're right.
To be honest, I'm already regretting it.
But...
if I take this back,
I'll regret it even more.
If I'm going to regret it anyway,
I'd rather earn the respect...
of my juniors.
I...
have no intention whatsoever...
of tying your shoelaces.
Mr. Cho.
Don't worry. I'm fine.
Let's go get some lunch.
- Mr. Cho. - Mr. Cho.
- I'm sorry, Mr. Cho. - Mr. Cho.
- Did someone die? - Mr. Cho.
Let's go.
- Mr. Cho. - Let's go.
- It's okay. - Mr. Cho.
- Mr. Cho. - Mr. Cho.
Mr. Cho.
I'm sorry about what happened to Mr. Cho, but...
No.
The 2K Motors case.
That's what I came to talk about.
All right. "Why didn't you tell me beforehand?"
"If you had, I wouldn't have said that to you."
"Why do you have to make a fool of me?" Is that it?
No.
Then what is it?
I wanted to thank you...
for demanding seven years.
Pardon?
When the case was assigned to me,
it felt like a burden.
The investigation was difficult enough,
and now I had to handle the trial as well.
I wasn't sure if I could deal with the case properly...
under someone like Chief Choi.
But when you demanded that penalty earlier,
I felt relieved for the first time.
As long as you're in charge of the case, I could relax.
I could trust you.
Thank you.
You were amazing...
in court today.
You don't have to thank me.
I just did my job.
Well, maybe you're right.
Well, then. I'll be off.
Sometimes,
it's okay...
not to take center stage.
(Vacant)
Sometimes, you discover...
something bigger than yourself.
- Where to, sir? - To the station, please.
Sure.
(Fish Market)
Mr. Cho,
you can't leave us too.
Exactly. This is not okay.
- I'll quit too. - Stay strong, Mr. Cho.
- Stay strong. - I'm fine.
Even if the world doesn't revolve around you...
if you can protect something precious to you,
wouldn't that life be meaningful too?
(Personnel Change Announcement)
(Lee Sun Woong: Investigations Kim Sung Tae: Trials)
Department 1 is in charge of all trials now?
Chief Choi must have realized what happens...
if someone defiant takes charge of trials.
We're finally rid of trials,
but something doesn't feel right.
What is Choi Jong Hoon going to do from now on?
He can do whatever he wants.
We don't have to fear anything as long as we're doing our job.
Look at you.
I'm impressed.
- You sound so strong. - Gosh.
I could only say that so confidently...
because I had no idea...
there was a storm coming.
Mr. Lee, why did you do this?
Pardon?
(Diary of a Prosecutor)
This inspection is conducted by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office.
If the inspectors find something on you, you can be kicked out.
I'm asking why you handled it this way.
You know why I called you here, right?
I'm afraid your work reflects your political views.
Fine, accuse me of being a communist and fire me!
Are you serious?
Who is going to get fired? 1, 2, 3.
It's like playing Russian roulette.
Are the forensic results out yet?
Is she the lost girl?
My kid might still be alive on the island.
Please search the island.
Why did you hate me so much back in college?
What did I do? Did you have a crush on me?
My goodness.
The head of the special investigation team, Kim In Ju...
How could he make a comeback like that?
Mr. Cho, I have a favor to ask you.
One of you needs to make up your mind.
You'll be working in Seoul starting next Wednesday.