THIS DRAMA IS FOR AGES 18 AND UP
EVILIVE
PRODUCTION SUPPORTED BY...
MINISTRY OF CULTURE, SPORTS, AND TOURISM
ALL FIGURES, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS, RELIGIONS,
INCIDENTS, GROUPS, OCCUPATIONS, AND OTHERS...
IN THIS DRAMA ARE ENTIRELY FICTITIOUS.
I shouldn't have done it.
I shouldn't have...
...even stepped foot in here...
...in the first place.
I really shouldn't have.
EVILIVE
Moving on to the next report.
Illegal game rooms died down...
...after the Fish and Cash incident...
...that caused controversy with illegal games,
but they're thriving again across the country.
The police raided and caught...
...more than 200 game rooms in Seoul...
...just over a month.
To avoid police inspection,
- Number 2754. - they disguised their entrances...
- Please wait by room number two. - ...as walls,
installed CCTV cameras,
had people stand guard,
or made use of other expedients...
...to run their businesses in secret.
Look here.
Your number was called several times.
Gosh, thank you.
Goodness. Take it easy.
This is no place you should be coming to every day.
Alright.
Gosh.
"Lee Young-hoon, 38 years old."
He's a first-time offender...
Mr. Lee Young-hoon?
Who are you?
I'm Attorney Han Dong-soo.
There's no time, so let me go straight to the point.
You were sentenced to three years for theft, right?
You're unconvicted until this week,
but from next week, you will be.
That means your sentence will be confirmed.
For your information,
you must lodge an appeal before then.
You have good conditions.
You're a first-time offender, to begin with...
No, this is my second time.
There was a misunderstanding.
Well, it's fine.
The amount wasn't so big.
Nor did you rob...
HE WIELDED A KNIFE TO THREATEN LEE.
Did you carry a knife?
Some try to attack me when I go without a weapon.
I'm more timid than I look, you see.
Well...
A NINE-YEAR-OLD SON, A SICK OLD MOTHER
You have a son. He's nine years old...
And your old mother is sick.
Right.
Good.
This gives us hope.
If we stress that you're the head of a family in need,
your sentence could be reduced by a year.
Really?
Thank you.
I'll be counting on you, then.
Just a moment.
Wait. Aren't you a public defender?
No, I just seem like a public defender.
I provide a high-quality service...
...at a relatively low price.
Time is up.
Mr. Lee.
You get a discount for the third time onwards.
Like mileages, you know.
What's with that guy?
I don't even know him, and he called me out.
Everyone in Shinnam-si knows him.
You know him?
Regardless of detention centers and prisons,
he goes around everywhere, so of course.
He's notorious.
Mr. Han.
Just make it 500,000 won already.
If I say yes to this,
I won't be able to keep even the least bit...
...of my pride as an attorney.
You say you'll set me up with two prisoners...
...and that you'll have me as your attorney...
- ...instead of a public defender... - Forget it then.
No, wait! Wait!
Like an anxious pup,
he visits jailhouses all day.
Whether he knows you or not,
he just gives it a go.
I am sorry.
Shinnam-si...
Reducing a sentence, settling with a victim.
That's all basic stuff that he does.
If you throw him a 10,000 won bill,
he even writes a letter of apology for you.
Moon Law Firm takes...
...all the major lawsuits in Shinnam.
And the leftover crumbs.
Attorney Han takes what's left.
At least, he has his pride.
He doesn't take cases where children are the victims.
- Guess what you call it. - What?
A shame.
- A shame! - You're right.
PLEASE WIRE THE MONEY BY 5 P.M. TOMORROW.
CIVIL SERVICE OFFICE
Dong-soo?
It's you, right? Han Dong-soo.
- Sir. - Hey.
Look, it's Manager Han.
- Pardon? - Oh, right.
Sorry, I'm used to calling you a manager.
I've heard rumors,
but you're really back in the field.
How long has it been?
Three years, maybe?
What... Did you know?
We've run into each other here and there.
Then why didn't you tell me?
This is so weird of you.
It's not something to hide.
He's proudly back after three years of suspension.
It should be celebrated everywhere.
Congrats. Here.
Oh, we aren't close enough...
...to shake hands, are we?
- Bye. - Oh, wait.
Give me a Bar Association pamphlet.
- Hurry up. - Oh, right...
You know, right? Our next general assembly.
Make sure you come.
I'll think about it.
Oh, come on.
You're back after a long time.
You should say hi to everyone.
Who knows? Court staff will be there too.
You might get to take a few criminal cases.
Here.
Oh, right.
Don't make your service too cheap.
Other attorneys are unhappy about it.
I get you're in a rush,
but let's not abandon our dignity.
I'm rooting for you.
ELECTRONICS SHOPPING CENTER
- Hello. - Oh, hi.
I'm back.
Gosh.
- Are you leaving? - Yes.
I couldn't sleep much last night.
Bye.
- Have a good day. - Thanks.
Okay.
Excuse me.
Welcome.
Ah.
I see you play games a lot.
Goodness.
This has low specs. It must've been hard.
You just need to change its graphic card...
...and a few other parts.
But...
Is it expensive?
It's better to buy a new computer.
I have a good one. Would you like to take a look?
Yes.
This has the best specs.
An up-to-date graphic card...
...and a reasonable price.
It's only 400,000 won.
Then why is it...
Is it second-hand?
It's second-hand,
but it was used for less than a month.
Goodness, whatever.
Okay.
If you pay in cash, I'll make it 370,000 won.
Thanks.
Goodbye.
- Bye. - Enjoy your games.
- You gangster. - Oh, gosh.
You startled me.
So why bother acting like a kid?
It's so degrading.
Boss, your employee is stealing the store's money!
Hurry up and get over here! Now!
Hey, you little...
You're a total nutjob.
What brought you here at this hour?
Shouldn't you go to work?
I should.
The store can't go without its general manager.
A general manager, my foot. You're only a waiter.
Look who's talking, Mr. Parttimer. I'm much better...
Hey, I'm fully booked today, but I'm here...
...to help you earn money.
As if. It was totally fruitless last time too.
I got told off so much...
Gosh, it's different this time.
He's a regular at my bar.
He's loaded. That's for sure.
Thank you, ma'am.
Uncle.
Be careful.
Bye.
Where's Auntie?
We're supposed to visit Grandma together today.
Something came up at the supermarket.
So I came alone.
And we'll meet your dad at the nursing home.
That's okay, right?
I'm okay,
but my dad might not be.
He will be. I told him to buy some yakgwa.
SHINNAM NURSING HOME
Why did you want to see me?
- That witch. - Why don't you stop hitting...
- ...on someone else's man? - How shameless...
...for someone who seduced someone else's husband.
What are you saying?
She's a pregnant woman, but she may have things to say.
I'm here.
Who is he?
What's wrong with you?
He's your son.
You bragged so much about him being a lawyer.
Did you have lunch?
What did you have?
Dried radish leaf soup.
You had something delicious.
It's your favorite, Mom.
It's not.
It was because there was nothing else to eat.
I don't like dried radish leaves.
That's a lie. I know you like them.
You have them seasoned, blenched, and stir-fried.
You say they make the best side dishes.
I keep hearing a mouse squeaking.
I'm not a mouse. I'm Min-hee.
Yes, Min-hee.
Minnie, like the mouse.
Mom.
- Hi, Dad. - It's my baby girl.
- You! - Not again!
I told you not to come here.
Didn't I say I'd kill you if you came again?
Let me go before you continue!
You rotten punk! I'm not your mom.
Song Ae-sook is.
That darn witch.
- Mom. - She deserves to die!
This is enough. Stop.
Stop it.
Right, Grandma. Leave Dad alone.
Good job, my daughter.
Mister...
Do you know what kind of jerk he is?
The darn witch who stole my one and only husband...
That darn witch's son,
right?
Still,
for 20 years, I...
You fed and raised me. And I'm so grateful.
I know that, Mom.
I know it all.
So how about we have this?
Is it good?
Strange, isn't it?
She recognizes you and Min-hee,
but why doesn't she recognize me?
You should've been good to her.
What?
You have something for me.
Not this.
Why is it 30,000 won? You said it was 50,000.
You should've done a proper job.
- You said he was a first offender. - He wasn't?
First or second, it's almost the same.
He didn't seem like a jerk.
You're not the judge here.
He had a knife.
Special theft is way different from theft.
He simply tried to scare people.
- No one got hurt anyway. - Why you...
Forget it.
Why do I even bother arguing with you?
Keep doing a sloppy job.
And I'll fire you for real.
I doubt you can.
Because I got a case.
Someone certainly loaded.
You always talk big.
It's real this time.
Make sure you give me a decent commission.
Mom!
Peel it for me.
TAEKWONDO SCHOOL
Let's go.
Gosh.
Here.
Go straight to your uncle's house after class, okay?
I'm not you, you know.
Min-hee.
See you at home later.
- Okay, see you. - Bye
Stop behaving like this, or I'll call you a mouse too.
Whatever.
Should we start talking business now?
Ta-da.
What? I thought he was loaded.
He's just a kid.
Don't worry. He's not anymore.
This was taken 20 years ago.
Well, 19 years, to be exact.
You brought an old picture? What for?
It suddenly brought back old memories.
Don't you remember him? It's Seo Do-young.
He was really famous.
BONGJU HIGH
The long-awaited final match...
...of the High School Baseball Championships is...
...between Bongju High and Sangjin High.
The current score is 4 to 3.
Seo Do-young is a monstrous high school pitcher.
I wonder how he will pitch this time.
He throws.
A straight throw toward the batter.
Strike.
Three strikes, and out!
Yes!
That's him?
From that live broadcast?
Yes, it's that total psycho.
Bongju High is a step away from winning.
But the next batter isn't an easy deal.
It's Park Hyuk-soo.
He knows how to wage a war of nerves with a pitcher.
Right. He could be the last batter, and Seo Do-young...
Oh, he got hit.
Park Hyuk-soo's leg came in a little.
This should be a strike, not a dead ball.
Why is this a dead ball?
Darn it. He lifted his leg.
Oh, this is not good.
Ejection.
Seo Do-young is very angry to get ejected.
This shouldn't happen in high school baseball.
He should be stopped.
His teammates and coaches must hurry and stop him.
Bongju High's coach is coming belatedly...
SEO DO-YOUNG BEATS UP A REFEREE...
WHO DECLARES A DEAD BALL
Everyone could tell it was the wrong call,
but who knew he'd beat him to a pulp over it?
And it was aired nationwide in real-time at that.
So, what does he do now?
You know the Yuseong Gang, right?
He's their number two.
They say he's practically the boss.
Their boss had a stroke two years ago.
Goodness. In the end, he became a gangster.
Not just a gangster.
This is the Yuseong Gang we're talking about.
Over there.
Stop over there.
The clubs,
karaokes, and hostess bars over there...
...are all managed by the Yuseong Gang.
Just seven years ago, it was the Family Gang's area,
but Seo Do-young cleared it in six months.
It's still Shinnam, nonetheless.
It's such a small neighborhood.
Is there anything to mooch off of?
There's an actual source of money.
Hey. How far are you going?
We're almost there.
You said that earlier.
Hey!
Forget it. You go ahead.
I'm going home.
You'll regret it if you miss this.
I clearly told you.
He'd better be there.
- Lower yourself! - What?
ELECTRICAL STORE
Look.
What am I supposed to look at?
There are mountains.
No, the kindergarten.
A kindergarten?
What is that? At this hour?
A gambling house.
They picked...
...the closed stores that didn't sell off...
...to rent the whole place for four days.
A kindergarten, nursery,
reading room, and sauna.
Only those places that seem unrelated to gambling.
An exchange shop is a given,
and they even hire a lady to cook...
...to take care of their basic needs.
A one-stop system...
...where everything can be taken care of.
Once you're in there, you can't leave,
so they can maintain security.
People only play cards there,
so their profit increases.
It's killing two birds with one stone.
I bet they earn hundreds of millions of won...
...once they start a game.
Last year, the places in Busan were all busted.
All the gamblers are coming here now.
Isn't that too unguarded?
If rumors spread,
they'll be caught at once.
Don't you worry about that.
Did you think they'd gamble without protection?
What do you think?
They're really loaded, aren't they?
What's with your face?
Why me?
I mean, he specifically picked me.
So why me?
When he's such a hotshot?
It's strange, no matter how much I think about it.
Goodness.
You're complicating things again.
He's a member of a gang.
There's no way he has common sense.
Just go and see him.
We don't have any cases anyway.
Dong-soo.
We'll give up...
...if he doesn't seem like the right guy.
Okay.
I'll accept the deal, then.
I'm home.
What are you doing?
Gosh, you scared me.
What's wrong? Did you hurt yourself?
Oh, I sprained my wrist a bit.
Doing what?
Gosh, it's nothing.
How's Mother?
Well, she's the same.
Don't mind her.
I have to wash up.
Right.
Attorney Moon Hae-jun of Moon Law Firm...
...held a press conference...
...and declared his candidacy.
Attorney Moon is...
...the 26th batch...
...of the Judicial Research and Training Institute.
He's working in Moon Law Firm,
the biggest law firm in the Yeongnam area.
He's also the son of Moon Sang-guk,
the prominent minister of the Ministry of Justice,
drawing people's attention to him.
BONGJU HIGH
REGARDING VIOLENCE AND ITS PUNISHMENT...
What?
Gosh.
Thank you.
SEO DO-YOUNG
RELEASE DATE: FEBRUARY 20
I'm serious!
He told you to come this morning.
That's why it's strange.
Do you know why he was imprisoned?
Drunk driving...
...and beating a few police officers. That's all.
He even hired Moon Law Firm...
...and the trial was done neatly.
He'll serve out his sentence in two weeks.
So why does he want to see me?
When it's all over?
Just go and see him.
You have nothing to lose.
If you don't think you can do it,
just make excuses and quit it later.
Come on.
NO TALKING DURING MOVEMENT
Dong-soo, don't be intimidated.
Have a fierce look in your eyes...
...and look at him until the end.
You should never lose a war of nerves...
...with guys like him.
Mr. Seo Do-young?
I'm Attorney Han Dong-soo.
I hate flies.
You have kids?
No.
Oh, that?
I have a niece.
You wanted to see me.
I believe your charge is dealt with.
You'll be released soon.
I was bored.
If you want a lawyer to do your errands,
you can ask the one who took your case.
They're no fun.
Your background is interesting.
A lawyer who used to be a law office manager...
...and took disciplinary action.
It feels lousy, right?
Sorry?
What? You're a lawyer, after all,
and you have to deal with a jerk like me.
"Darn it. This is ridiculous."
Right?
I like you, Attorney Han.
What about you?
MEAT SECTION
Does it still hurt?
- This won't do. Go see a doctor. - No.
Sir.
- Sir. - Hey!
Hye-young's wrist hurts. She can't work.
You should let her off early.
I heard you were hurt.
I hurt my wrist.
You should go, then.
You should go home.
I'll take care of the afternoon shift.
You should go.
Wait.
Things are good between us, right?
Sorry?
I mean, as long as we're all good, it's fine.
You should go.
Bye.
Oh, wait.
You're Unit 601, right?
- Yes. - Hold on.
Someone left this for you.
Thank you.
UNIT 601
VITAMINS
Let's go. Just give me one.
Where's the boss? Did he leave?
Yes, he left early. He said something came up.
I see.
Darn it. I got the same card again.
What? I'm broke again?
Gosh, you always use your money for games.
Isn't 10,000 won worth 6 trillion?
How come you lost it all in less than an hour?
Six trillion won is nothing.
You don't know anything.
If you win a big game, you can win it all back at once.
Don't do it.
What is this, anyway? It's not real money.
It is real money.
Six trillion won in the game is worth 100,000 won.
They exchange the game money for real money?
Yes.
Move.
- What are you doing? - Let me play a round.
- What are you doing? - Come on. Let me play around.
Beom-jae.
You're doing well.
Dong-soo.
You hit the jackpot!
You should've called. I could've gone to you.
Did you meet Seo Do-young?
You're still in touch with that guy, right?
Your waiter friend.
What about him?
He needs to return something to Seo Do-young.
What is it?
It's just something.
What is that?
Nothing.
- Come on. - It's nothing!
Fifty million won for half a day?
Why wouldn't you do it?
You just need to sit back and chat.
It doesn't feel good.
What do you mean?
I don't know.
I'm not sure how I should put it, but...
He has a knack for making others feel crappy.
He's a gangster.
You should just humor him. You're good at that.
It's not like that.
I don't know, really.
It's not the time to be picky, to be frank.
How long will you hop around to jobs without an office?
Aren't you sick of visiting prisons?
I know. I know how hard it's been for you.
You were suspended...
...because of those jerks at Moon Law Firm.
I know how hard things have been.
So you should get back on your feet.
With this kind of money, you can rent an office.
Then you can hang a sign with your name on it.
You'll get more clients. Okay?
Forget it if you don't want to.
But I won't work with you either.
Hey!
- Hey! - It's not like...
I introduced him for a few pennies.
It was all for you.
I did it for you, but you're throwing your chance.
Hey, Beom-jae.
What? What do you want?
It wasn't just a consultation.
This wasn't a consultation.
He wants me to keep an eye on his woman.
That Seo Do-young.
I think she found a new man.
You want me...
...to keep an eye on her?
Why?
You can't?
I think...
...there are a lot of people who'll be up for that.
Fifty million won.
I'll give you 10 million in advance.
If you find her before I'm released,
I'll give you the rest.
Why can't you do it?
He didn't ask you to steal or kill.
He just wants you to keep an eye on her.
She could get hurt.
Do you think he'll leave her alone?
We shouldn't...
...be so greedy.
I know we're short on money, but we can't do this...
...when we know someone's going to be hurt.
This isn't right.
What about us, then?
Is it okay for us to continue living like this?
Anyway, whether it's us or someone else, it's going to get done.
If that's the case, we might as well be the ones...
When you get in touch with your friend, give me a call.
All right?
- I'm leaving. - Dong-soo.
Dong-soo!
Darn it.
Seriously.
Your background is interesting.
A lawyer who used to be a law office manager...
...and took disciplinary action.
It feels lousy, right?
What? You're a lawyer, after all,
and you have to deal with a jerk like me.
"Darn it. This is ridiculous."
MOON LAW FIRM
HOTEL PURPLE
- You're home. - Yes.
What happened? Is it broken?
A slight fracture.
Goodness. You should've been more careful.
Thanks to this, I get to take a day off.
- Honey. - Yes?
Should I get another job?
What?
I feel like...
I'm putting you through so much.
It hasn't even been half a year since you restarted.
Even if you eventually quit,
you should stick with it for a year.
If it still doesn't work out, then...
Well, we will open a fried chicken joint.
I got it.
Do Min-hee's clothes go in the bottom drawer?
Yes. Put everything in the bottom drawer.
SHINNAM KR MART
- You got a text message. - What?
I think it's from the supermarket.
What does it say?
- Should I check it? - Yes.
YOU GOT A MESSAGE.
THE SEXUAL HARASSMENT CASE HAS BEEN CANCELED.
KR MART, THE AUDIT TEAM
What's this about?
What is it?
I went to the store manager's place.
What?
The lady who works there suddenly quit.
So he asked me to look after the house for a few days.
So you went?
He lives there alone.
He was on a business trip.
I thought it was an empty house.
It is continuing...
...to rebound.
But as time passes,
it will gradually start to...
Hye-young.
Hye-young, wait.
Ah.
Where's his place?
Nothing happened.
That's the truth.
If this isn't a big deal, what is?
So...
...is that why you canceled the audit request?
Because it's nothing?
He's the kind of person who uses his power at work...
...to get what he wants.
But how can you do it just because he asked?
How could you do that, even if he's your boss?
There's something more to it,
isn't there?
I borrowed money.
Ten million won.
What?
I applied for a loan at work, and they said...
...it would take two months for the assessment.
He offered to lend me his money first.
What was...
...the money for?
Why did you...
...need the money?
It's for your mother's settlement.
She set fire to the nursing home again.
I think it won't come off easily.
Gosh, look at the state of this kitchen.
When will we clean this all up?
It's going to take forever.
Unbelievable.
It will take so long.
Tell me about it.
Let's clean this up.
This is bad.
MATCHES
I think it started there.
Fortunately, nobody got hurt.
And your mother is okay.
But they're pushing for her immediate discharge.
If she gets kicked out of there,
she'll have nowhere else to go.
You should've told me this happened.
Why did you make the decision on your own?
You looked so overwhelmed.
You seemed...
...really overwhelmed. That's why.
Trying to make a living one way or another,
you were running about here and there.
Your brother's still unsettled.
Min-hee is young.
I couldn't let your mother's problem add to that.
Honey.
Let me handle the case with the store manager.
I'll figure out the money somehow too.
Honey.
Please.
It's not your fault.
So, let me handle it.
I want to meet...
Store Manager Seo Chun-ki, is he around?
The store manager?
Mr. Seo.
STORE MANAGER SEO CHUN-KI, KR MART
I am Ms. Jung Hye-young's husband.
I want to talk to you.
Right.
But I'm doing the store check right now.
It'll just be a moment.
Well, go ahead, then.
Would you be okay if we talked here?
Would you like some green tea?
Please, have a seat.
You called my wife a few days ago, right?
To your apartment.
What?
Oh, that.
There was a bit of a misunderstanding.
A business trip was scheduled that day.
Look.
Here.
But suddenly, it got canceled, so...
Save the long excuses for the audit team.
What do you mean?
I'll formally raise this issue within the company.
You already know what happened at the apartment.
You know it's a violation of labor laws...
...to involve subordinates in personal matters. Right?
- Are you threatening me? - No.
It's a warning.
Don't attempt a half-hearted settlement.
If you do, I'll consider it secondary harassment,
and I'll raise the issue.
I will see you at the audit committee.
You are not a lawyer, are you?
HAN DONG-SOO
You can make a business card if you pay money for it.
Aren't I right?
Why would a lawyer make his wife work here?
It's also very strange that she has to go around...
...begging to borrow just 10 million won.
Tell me honestly.
This is a show, isn't it?
You are trying to swindle money from me.
Your wife isn't the only con artist.
Are you a marital fraud ring?
You pests.
What did you say?
Excuse me...
No. Come in.
I'll send you my bank details. Send me the money.
I'll trust you, then.
You're a lawyer, right?
I got you.
Thank you for the offer,
but I don't think I am cut out for the job.
I am sorry.
How come?
Isn't it better than doing sales to prisoners?
There's a line I shouldn't cross, you see.
A line?
The line is there to cross.
You haven't seen the bottom enough yet.
Mr. Seo Do-young.
Does this hurt your ego?
Then, keep living on pathetically.
All right. Okay.
Ten million won.
It's all there.
You've...
What?
You've already checked my identity.
Now, it's time for the audit committee.
I told you.
- The business trip was canceled... - Say that again!
I won't let it slide.
What will you do if you won't let it slide?
Will you hit me? Will you kill me?
I will never get laid off from here.
The higher-ups put me here.
So stop wasting your time and watch your wife.
Who knows which guy she's flirting with now?
Darn it. I got so unlucky.
A line?
The line is there to cross.
What's this?
What are you doing?
I am sorry.
I am terribly sorry.
It's easier than you think.
You get excited.
You feel superior.
Report me if you will,
and sue me if you will.
But...
...you will have to pay for...
...what you have done.
I am sorry.
But nothing happened.
I only took off my clothes.
What can I do?
I will give you a week.
Either transfer or quit.
Do whatever you can...
...to remove yourself from this supermarket.
But that's...
I heard you're going through a divorce suit.
You want to pay a huge alimony...
...and lose child custody too?
Then, I will trust you to it and leave.
I will take the job.
I accept...
...your offer, Mr. Seo.
EVILIVE
Seo Do-young doesn't have a girl?
I heard he lives with a bar hostess.
Did you find him?
He obsesses over a man who is practically a shadow.
But he's not interested in Park Je-yi at all.
You want to take my money for free?
The gang members were fighting for the rank.
He's not looking for his girl's lover but a betrayer.
You can't make a mistake.
Maybe we're going to get caught in the crossfire?
We shouldn't leave any traces of us.
I can breathe now that Seo Do-young might be dead.