(All the characters, organizations, places, and happenings...)
(in this drama are all fake and are not based on a true story.)
(Episode 1)
("The eyes of a media jackal will brighten the world.")
(Eight Office)
Is this Aeguk Newspaper?
Are you Han Mu Young?
Yes, I am.
You should just focus on writing if you're a journalist.
Quit threatening people.
That's weird. I never told you that I'm a journalist.
Can't you see the plaque on the wall?
(The eyes of a media jackal will brighten the world.)
Have you planned things out well?
We don't have time. A detective needs to move quickly.
Why must I sacrifice myself for you?
You better make a smart choice.
You already siphoned so many confiscated drugs.
How upset will you be if you end up losing your money?
You little...
Keep this in mind. You're going to go down on your own.
I never had anything to do with this incident.
Now, tell me. How did you plan out the show?
You're going to be the owner of a three-story hostess bar in Busan.
And we're going to be getting three big ones per person.
Okay. Now, open the table drawer in front of you.
You got rid of the original copies, right?
I'll keep them safe forever.
My gosh, you little jerk.
Hey, make sure you come see me before you die.
I'll look forward to it.
I respect you, Lieutenant Jeon.
Darn it.
(Park Eung Mo)
- Come on out. - Get out.
Come see me when you ever come to Busan.
If you're a man, you have to come.
Yes. You should come too.
You're Mr. Kim from Busan?
It's a standard procedure...
not to work with strangers in this business as it's based on trust.
- You're quite lucky. - I was in a rush,
so I pulled all the strings I had because I really wanted to meet you.
But, sir,
it seems like you're not working with Korean ladies, are you?
Is that your area of interest?
What a shame.
Their starting rate is way higher.
I guess it's hard even for you to get them involved.
It's not hard.
It just requires more money.
To be honest, when we're in an economic crisis,
shouldn't they issue a mobilization order on the girls?
The shorter their skirts are, the braver the soldiers get.
Anyway, we ought to wipe out anyone who talks about human rights.
That's how our country can survive.
You're right.
On that note,
I can provide 8 girls, and you will pay 3 big ones per girl.
I will vouch for the quality.
When I set my mind to something,
I never retreat.
You look like you're one of us.
But know this.
You can be in this dangerous business only when you're young.
If you want to have a decent life, you ought to aim for power.
I guess the rumor was true.
You're planning to run for an office?
Why not?
Is there a reason why I shouldn't?
I can think of many reasons why you shouldn't.
For example, this is one of them.
Who are you?
- Are you a cop? - Stop talking.
Just answer my question.
Have you seen a guy with this tattoo?
If you know who that is, everything ends here.
I won't report you.
I won't leak this video to the public.
I haven't gotten the faintest clue.
Are you sure about that?
I can make your life miserable with a stroke of my pen.
A stroke of your pen?
You're a journalist?
You're the famous media jackal.
You're right, and that media jackal just landed a punch on you.
You jerk.
Hold on.
Talk to me in Korean, you punk.
Tell me when I ask you nicely!
You little...
Shouldn't we be there?
What if Mu Young ends up dead?
We are not supposed to butt in when the experts are at work.
When things get interrupted, it's hard to get it going again.
Really?
I know it from my experience.
Would you stop talking nonsense?
Have you ever used your muscles other than eating and taking a dump?
By the way,
why haven't you guys done anything?
Call the police immediately!
- What's that? - What's happening?
Boss!
You're not going to talk even now?
I told you I don't know anything, you punk!
- What are you doing? - What are you doing?
- Hey! - Stop him!
- Get off him! - Get him!
- Boss! - Boss!
Hey.
- Get him out. - Get that thing up.
Get him.
Open the closet.
- Hey! - Boss!
Goodness.
Be quiet.
Boss, are you all right?
Go and catch that jerk.
- Let's go. - Move.
Hurry.
You want to get in there tomorrow?
- You want to get in there tomorrow? - This wasn't my job.
Let's get in now.
Is anyone here?
Hey, be careful.
There they are. Hey.
- We found them. - Stay quiet.
Quiet down.
Don't talk.
All right. We are journalists.
You are not safe here. Let's get out of here. Okay?
Follow me, please. Come on.
Let's go.
They are not who you think they are.
You are in great danger!
You scumbags. Who are you?
Darn it. Hey, go and take care of him.
Was that meant for me?
Then did he mean me?
Hey!
Gosh, what traitors.
Goodness.
You little...
Wait.
Hey.
Hey, let me go. Let go of my hair.
Let go of my hair, you jerk. Let it go!
Darn you!
My gosh!
What is that?
Yong Shik!
- Yong Shik! - Yong Shik!
What is that?
How many victims do we have?
A total of four victims, ma'am.
By the look of them, they were all female.
Why is there only one shoe?
It happens.
Whether one of the other shoe came off...
or she was in such a hurry to even put the other one on.
- Let's get moving. - Don't touch me.
- Let's go. - Come on.
Let me go!
- Hey, arrest them away. - Step aside.
Let's go.
- What are you doing? - Let go of me.
- Let go of me! - Come on.
- I said let go of me. - Open that thing.
Who are you?
Did you bring a warrant?
Do you know who I am?
How would I know a scumbag like you? Let's go.
Darn it.
Prosecutor Kwon,
I'm certain that Park Eung Mo is running this company,
but it's under another name.
It will be tough to prove that he's connected to this joint.
The incident happened a long time ago.
If it goes against our way, we won't be able to charge him with murder.
Let's find witnesses first, Inspector Park.
Yes, ma'am.
By the way,
who are those foreigners?
They are private guards Park Eung Mo brought...
from Southeast Asia three years ago.
They are so tough that gangsters in Korea can't even touch them.
There was a war within the organization?
I don't think that's what happened.
I heard there was another individual involved in the scene.
Another individual?
I'm telling you the truth. I know nothing.
I see. You don't know anything?
Is that right? You know nothing?
I'll give you another chance.
Explain everything...
in detail from the beginning.
So...
Don't stutter.
Don't make me ask you again. Tell me the truth.
So...
a guy from Busan came for a visit to do some business.
It turns out he was in disguise.
- What? - He said he was a journalist.
He showed a photo of a tattoo.
He said everything would go away if he can find the guy with the tattoo.
Prosecutor.
This is Jeon Chan Su, the lieutenant in charge of this case.
This is Prosecutor Kwon So Ra.
What brings a person of your status here?
The scale of this case is pretty big.
I heard this guy has been running his joint here for 20 years,
but I guess your precinct didn't even have the slightest idea.
Well, we don't have the proper authority to investigate.
I'll send you documents to give you an update on the case.
You should go back to your office.
When people see you walking around the crime scene in your high heels,
they feel uncomfortable.
Bye, then.
What a rude jerk.
(Daehan Newspaper)
Suk Min, you know you shouldn't get too involved, right?
I only brought you here because you begged me to bring you along.
Cut that nonsense. Who do you think you are?
I'm the one who helped you get this job.
Whatever the case, you probably lost your touch by now.
Just sit back and watch your juniors do their job properly.
Let's go. Let's go.
- Let's go. - Hurry.
Everybody, please keep order.
Please stand back.
My gosh, why is this getting so big?
Han Mu Young, that jerk. I'm going to kill him.
My gosh.
Lieutenant Jeon?
I wonder why he seems so nervous.
And what could this be?
I trust that...
the world...
will give me a chance to fix what's wrong.
(Park uses a fake owner to introduce prostitutes to hostess bars.)
(Jeon Chan Su: Lieutenant at Incheon Police Station)
(Human Trafficking)
(Park Eung Mo)
It's all my fault. It's all my fault.
I shouldn't have written that article in the first place.
It's all my fault.
(Jeon Chan Su: Lieutenant at Incheon Police Station)
I need to reveal everything.
I need to tell the truth.
(Park Eung Mo: Owner of EM Trade)
Why do you think your brother died?
That's because he followed me around too much...
just like you.
(Human trafficking, Park Eung Mo)
I'm sure my brother's article...
has something to do with this.
(Recently, many women from Southeast Asia...)
(are being illegally sold for prostitution.)
(Written by Han Chul Ho)
(Journalist Han Chul Ho)
(Sentenced to 20 years in prison)
(Journalist Han Chul Ho)
("The Reason Why Nam Kang Myung's Death is True")
Where are you hiding?
(Five years ago)
Come on.
Does the coach not want to see me?
He doesn't have much time until the selection match.
He's just really busy.
- I see. - He said he's going to...
talk to the association, so you should just go back and wait.
Okay. I hope things work out well.
Me too.
My gosh, what a waste.
He's too talented to be expelled.
Is that what's going to happen?
He doesn't seem to know that yet.
So just keep your mouth shut.
(Beijing 2008, Silver medal)
(Han Mu Young, Judo)
Hey, Mu Young. It's me, Chul Ho.
I'm out covering a story, but it's taking longer than expected.
Mu Young.
Make sure you keep exercising while I'm gone.
And don't worry too much about what's going on.
I'm sure things will get better soon. Okay?
I trust that...
the world...
will give me a chance to fix what's wrong.
I'll be able to put things back to where they were.
I'm sure I can.
I'm going to put things back to normal.
I haven't forgotten anything yet.
I'll be able to put things back to normal.
(You have one new voice message from Chul Ho.)
Please give me one ticket to Sangjoo.
Here.
I'm going with him. Please give me the same ticket.
- My gosh. - I'm so tired.
Until when do we have to wait?
- My gosh. - We've been waiting for so long.
- Come on. - My goodness.
This is so frustrating.
It's so annoying.
- My gosh. - Seriously.
- How long is this going to last? - My goodness.
Hey, are you eating well?
Yes, don't worry.
So you're telling me that there's a story that you must cover.
But you can't tell me what that is?
I'll...
tell you everything when I get back.
- My gosh. - By the way, Suk Min.
About my brother, Mu Young...
Exactly. Why did...
Why did things come this far?
(Han Mu Young is being accused of using drugs. Will he get expelled?)
You know he would never do such a thing.
I think there was a misunderstanding.
Don't worry. I'm the one who wrote about his first victory.
I'll take care of everything.
Thank you.
I really don't know what to say.
Say what you need to say through your article.
Anyway, I'm going to give you time because I trust you.
But I'm going to kill you if you come back with nothing.
Surprise me with a great story, okay?
What are you talking about?
Who were you talking to? Was that Chul Ho?
Where is he in this mess?
He said there's a story that he must cover.
So I decided to give him some time.
My gosh, he has so many secrets.
By the way, did you hear anything from the prosecution?
Don't worry. They're probably on their toes too.
I'm sure Chief Prosecutor Cha won't let go of our bait.
(Director Gu Tae Won)
(Director, Gu Tae Won)
Chul Ho.
Don't stress yourself over something so simple.
Just think about what you can take responsibility for.
It's time for you to leave the office, sir.
Let's go.
Chairman Min Young Ho is known to have received many benefits...
from the government by using his enormous slush fund.
However, right before his trial,
he disappeared after leaving a will.
Chairman Min had pled his innocent in a press conference.
Some of the public have voiced that the prosecution's...
excessive force had to cause him leave a will and disappear.
(Truth)
(Daehan Newspaper)
This is unfair.
I have been treated unfairly.
I have never bribed anyone.
Then there must be someone who received my bribe allegedly.
In order to help build the administration this year,
I have worked around the clock.
But in order to cover up their scandal,
they unfairly targeted me.
When they needed me,
they were happy to...
(Daehan Newspaper)
It's been pointed out that Chairman Min, who pled his innocence,
may have left a will...
due to excessive force used during the investigation.
Goodness, sir,
you know how I work. There was no excessive force used.
How can you be so harsh?
Sir?
Gosh, what a stubborn old man.
This isn't right.
Darn it.
So Ra, have you ever met Lee Suk Min from Daehan Newspaper?
No, I haven't.
He's the leader of Splash Team.
I think he has some information regarding this case.
Go meet him and find out if his information is good or not.
Is it all right for me to talk to the press in this state of affairs?
- If this goes wrong... - He's in the center of the scandal.
If we find him dead, we won't be able to investigate anymore.
We have to release everyone who's related to this corruption scandal.
You want to use the help of the press before it goes sour?
This is odd.
When are they coming out?
- There she is. - Here she comes.
- She's coming. - Here we go.
We will start the briefing regarding Chairman Min's case.
You still don't know his whereabouts?
Are you sure there was no excessive force used?
This is the 21st century. Those days are over.
We are currently trying to locate him.
Can you release the information about his slush fund?
We are still early in our investigation to release it.
Please refrain from printing speculative articles.
Graduated top of your class in the training institute.
You're quite promising as your skills are sharp,
but the rumor is that you have quite a nasty personality.
We don't have a lot of time. Why don't you get to the point?
What information do you have?
I have a question before I do that.
Even if you're going up against such a scary and daunting opponent,
are you confident...
that you can investigate this case until the end and not be scared?
I am not confident.
I get scared easily.
However, I have my principles straight.
The core of our investigation is to remove any kind of corruption.
I follow my principle when I investigate, not by guts.
Right before he went off the grid, he paid us a visit.
And in my hands,
I have the real will that he left.
He wanted to expose the people who didn't help him with the scandal.
But you see,
this is like the black list of those who are privileged in this country.
We are holding the pen, and the prosecution is holding the sword.
I'm wondering if we could help each other out.
I will give you 24 hours. Why don't you think about my offer?
If you think you can keep your principle until the end,
why don't we do this together?
Gosh, it's freezing.
I'm so cold.
Goodness.
Suk Min?
You should've let me know if you were coming.
Goodness, it's freezing in here!
Hey, is the heating not working in this house?
Why is there no hot water?
Hey, those are my pants. Give that to me.
Goodness, let me just wear them. Come on.
They are cleaning the water tank.
Hey, forget it.
If I look this good after working late for a week,
I'm as handsome as Gang Dong Won.
I didn't even have to take a shower.
Oh, my goodness.
But why do you keep barging into my house?
This kind of sudden visits...
are only done between close friends.
Hey, you. Who recognized you...
as the promising judo player when you were little?
Who does...
your brother respect the most at his work, Daehan Newspaper?
Who is that?
Get this.
What is it?
It's my laundry. Do you have ramyeon at home?
- Goodness. - By the way,
how is the appeal to the association going?
Is it going well?
A few of the players said they will testify on my behalf.
The doctor is the most important witness you have.
It was the doctor who injected the drug that wasn't cleared by you.
Who doesn't know that?
How can I find the guy who hit the road ages ago?
He didn't get rid of his clinic and apartment.
Those jerks who like to show off and brag...
can't just pick up and leave that easily. Go find him.
I'm sure this will go away soon.
- My coach is going to help me too. - Hey!
Do you still think they are on your side?
Get a grip.
Your life will be over if you trust people that easily.
Goodness.
I'm sorry.
I think the dean found out that you were using the gym.
That's all right.
You don't have to apologize to me.
I used the gym long enough.
By the way,
I know I promised you I would testify,
but I don't think I can.
- A lot of people are watching. - What?
Hey, you still don't trust me?
I really didn't do any drug.
It's not that I don't trust you.
Do you want me to get kicked out?
You know that my life depends on this.
Why did you go up against one of our own? That's why you're in this bind.
What?
What are you talking about?
You reported that Coach Hong manipulated matches to prosecution.
They are punishing you.
How could you have reported that to the prosecution?
Didn't you...
know that Coach Hong was a cousin of the Attorney General?
You should've just stuck to judo if you didn't know how the world works.
You're frustrating.
(Episode 2 will air shortly.)
(Episode 2)
Prosecutor Kwon So Ra?
Yes, Mr. Han Mu Young.
Hi, I'm Mu Young.
How's my case going?
Is it that difficult to prove if a game was manipulated or not?
I think this case will get passed on to another team.
I don't think I'll be able to take charge of it anymore.
Why?
Are you not confident enough to handle my case?
The only witness is being accused of having used drugs.
Do you think my superiors would trust me, who trusted you?
You can't blame me for this.
You can just tell me that it's hard for you to take this case because...
the suspect is close with the attorney general.
What do you mean?
I'm telling you to be responsible and continue to investigate my case.
I only told you the truth.
It's your responsibility to prove that.
A person needs to be qualified to tell the truth.
Stop begging me to believe you. That's what kids do.
- What did you say? - If you're that upset,
bring me evidence to prove that you're innocent.
And in the future, I would appreciate it if you...
approached me about this through the proper procedures.
Hello? Hello?
My gosh, what a funny woman.
Sir!
I saw that woman's car parked outside this building!
It's a public holiday today. The ones working in...
the special branch didn't come to work today.
My gosh, I can't believe this.
You're really not understanding Korean.
How can the civil servants of this country be so stiff?
- My gosh. - Wait.
- Let me in. - My gosh, don't you know me?
I'm Dong Shik. I'm Yang Dong Shik.
- You lost your power now. - I have something to say to her!
Listen to me carefully. If you ever enter without permission,
- I'm never sending you articles. - I know she came to work!
I can't believe you people.
My gosh!
- Stop acting all high and mighty. - Fine, I'll go.
Do you want a piece of this media jackal?
That little jerk.
I know who you are.
Our eyes just met.
Aren't you Han Mu Young, the judo player?
Don't you remember me? No?
Don't you think this is fate that we met here?
Let's get on with the interview you put off.
A falling bird doesn't have wings, but you have me.
Aeguk Newspaper will do right by you.
(Aeguk Newspaper, Yang Dong Shik)
I'm sorry, but I won't do an interview.
Don't you think that I should be talking to some unknown journalist?
After all, I'm on the national team.
Goodness.
You're still cocky even though you were played.
What did you say?
I heard you were played by Dr. Kim Sun Hong of Good Hospital.
- How did you know that? - Look who you're talking to.
It's me, Yang Dong Shik.
How disappointing though.
You won't talk to some unknown...
journalist.
Then do you know where that jerk is right now?
I don't know. What if I know where he is?
Let's do that interview.
Why don't we start the interview now?
- Let's get to it right now. - Goodness.
The information I have is too valuable. An interview won't cut it.
Then what else do you want from me?
Until I get to the bottom of this scandal,
Aeguk Newspaper will interview you exclusively.
Are you in?
I'm in.
Hey, you're not coming in?
We're starting without you.
Come here.
We shouldn't be playing cards right now.
You see the people there? They are Splash Team.
Splash Team?
On a day off like today, why did a hotshot journalist...
from Daehan Newspaper come to the prosecution?
Don't you think this will be quite a big scoop?
You're still beautiful as ever.
You're still cunning as ever.
So I heard you have crucial information about this case?
Mr. Lee,
have you ever begged for your life?
The day before he had disappeared, he visited our team.
They acted like we were friends when I gave them money.
Even when I begged for my life,
no one cared about me.
He tried to save himself, but he was rejected.
It seemed like he was deeply hurt by them.
He gave us the ledger with the names of those he had bribed.
I won't go down by myself.
This is the best I can do to take my revenge.
What you see is the list of the names Chairman Min had handed over.
He recorded which account he had used and how...
he had made the payments.
Is this the sole list you have?
Let's take our time.
I have to see how far the press can take things...
and check your intention as well.
Chairman Min set one more condition.
If you can punish the people on the list properly,
I will provide you the next evidence until this gets solved.
What does he mean by that?
What next evidence?
When you go hunting,
you have to go after them 1 by 1.
Prove to me that you're not a rookie.
If you do that, even if it means putting myself in danger,
I will set it up so that you can receive the next list.
When you said "the next list"...
When you follow my money,
you will get to reach as far as...
the black curtain that controls this country.
The black curtain?
We are planning to print this story on our Monday newspaper,
but the problem is that the leader of the political party is on it.
The son of the former-president...
and the chief prosecutor of Supreme Prosecutors' Office are on it.
(Chief Prosecutor of Supreme Prosecutors' Office)
The question is if we can punish everyone on this list.
Printing the story won't be of help in having this case investigated.
So you want us to move according to your timeline?
You want us to issue subpoenas and seizure and search warrant.
You will acquire evidence you can use to prosecute them.
However, I don't think with this deal,
we get as much as Daehan Newspaper gets in return.
I will form a favorable public opinion which will free you...
from external pressures regarding the investigation.
Don't you think this is a pretty good deal?
Not just any newspaper agency can provide such information.
Your final goal is to expose the black curtain...
that Chairman Min had mentioned.
I knew you'd understand, Chief Prosecutor Cha.
- Ma'am. - Can this be feasible?
We will be intruding on the scared ground.
How many of us have walked on that sacred ground?
That's all the more reason why we must expose them.
Only the press and the prosecution can prove that there's no such...
sacred ground of untouchables.
Before we waste more time,
someone ought to leave a record that someone at least tried.
In this game, we might lose more than what we gain.
However,
this will be the biggest news in the history of prosecution.
Shall we get started then?
All right. Here we are.
Dr. Kim has a mistress.
This golf course was listed in his credit card statement a lot.
I think he lives here.
This is his new number, right?
Yes.
Excuse me.
Dr. Kim.
Hey, stop right there!
What are you doing? Let me go!
I don't know anything.
- Hey! - Hey! Darn it!
Hey, you lunatic! Stop right there!
I can't believe this. This is ridiculous.
Come here. Come!
- Stop right there. Come here, jerk. - No.
- Stop running! - Hey.
Come here! I told you to stop right there!
Come here!
Darn it. Gosh.
You're a piece of work, aren't you?
Don't come. Don't come near me!
Goodness. Don't come.
Come here.
Hey, you.
Get a piece of a judo player on drug.
Since I have some debts,
it will be hard for me to vouch for you. Let's call your brother.
I know Chul Ho well. I taught him about true journalism is.
Don't call my brother. I've done nothing wrong.
There's a real criminal here. Wait, give me a minute.
- Don't do that. - Why did you do that to me?
Coach Hong instructed you to do that, didn't he?
- Oh, my. - Jerk.
Okay, I got it. I won't forgive you.
Brace yourself for the ruling of the law.
- Don't do that. - Got that?
Hold on. He's the one who should be paying for his crime.
Why are you locking me up?
We will find out once we investigate.
You assaulted him, damaged property, and obstructed the police business.
You can spend the night here.
(This Year's Journalist Award)
(Grand Award, Recipient Gu Tae Won)
I will release the article I told you about tonight.
Don't you think you're working too hard? You just became Team Leader.
It's easy to work hard, but being successful is hard.
Good.
I will leave pages from the 1st and the 3rd page empty.
Don't let this leak out.
People who want to get rid of this article are everywhere.
Even if the owner and the chairman calls, ignore them.
I will take responsibility for this article.
I can just follow the principle.
Even the President won't have access to edit Splash Team's articles.
That was the promise our company made to the readers.
In order for us to keep the promise,
I think this will be the last time that I report to you like this.
I learned everything how to live as a journalist from you.
Since you passed the team down to me proudly,
I will do my best to lead the team.
That's what I expected from you.
That's the spirit of our team.
I knew you'd understand.
Do your best. I can't wait...
to see how the world will change after your article is printed.
Director Gu, Attorney Cho will be coming in soon.
Why am I locked up here...
when the perpetrator's outside?
This is driving me insane.
Excuse me.
I'm here for Kim Sun Hong.
This is him.
Who are you?
You just be quiet and stay still.
Are you family or relative?
No.
I'm Jeon Chan Sun, Lieutenant of Violent Crimes at Incheon Police.
He's a testifier for one of my cases.
I'll vouch for him, so let him off right now.
I think we're done with each other.
Why do you keep involving me?
Come on.
We have a rare relationship.
It can't be cut off that easily.
Darn it.
Anyways, I trust you'll take good care of this case.
I heard you've been a sergeant for ten years.
Don't you want people to call you lieutenant?
That's nothing if you join my circle.
He's next to me right now.
I'll take care of the rest, so don't worry.
What is it this time?
Is it...
about military service again?
No.
You're going to make a fool out of someone for us this time.
Our plan is going smoothly with Dr. Kim.
But do you really think such a law is possible?
If I couldn't control the strategy and direction,
would I have made it this far?
Daehan Newspaper changed the world.
Please show us some respect.
But you must be cautious.
If Chairman Min's funding source is revealed,
it's only a matter of time...
before the exclusive meetings become public.
I have faith.
Moses dividing the Red Sea isn't the only miracle.
When our newspaper strikes the ground,
the promised land shall reveal itself.
Is there a need to sacrifice the Splash Team?
Aren't they the face of Daehan Newspaper?
Splash Team?
It's a well-made sword.
("The Beginning of Splash Team")
It's the epitome of media with principles and morals.
But I only need that sword when I can wield it.
When it's beyond my control,
is there a need for me to keep that sword alive?
(Medical certificate)
("Chairman Min's Confession")
In the last interview Min Young Ho, Chairman of CNC Group,
had with Daehan Newspaper,
he revealed the names of five prominent figures he lobbied,
and the sum of money that was given. It's created a stir.
In the interview,
he revealed that he'd thought those relationships were found on loyalty,
and he was hurt when they all turned their backs on him.
(Splash Team)
- Hurry up. Here. - Yes.
- We are on it. - Investigate it right now.
- Yes, yes. - This is Splash Team.
- Make sure to confirm it. - Of course.
("Chairman Min's Confession")
(I gave 500,000 dollars to 5 prominent figures.)
This is the scoop...
that Suk Min mentioned?
("Chairman Min's Confession")
(I gave 500,000 dollars to 5 prominent figures.)
(I lobbied five prominent figures.)
Why did the police let go the criminal I brought in?
Mu Young, if you don't want to be locked up again,
just shut your mouth and leave. Go!
Fine, I'm going.
But just know this.
That doctor broke the law.
And the responsibility is on you all...
for letting him go. It's all on you.
- Hello. - Hi.
I heard you requested a warrant for the Deputy Manager of Prosecution.
Will you be all right?
If there's reason for suspicion,
even the Attorney General should be investigated.
No, that's not what I mean.
The judge that was on duty yesterday...
said that Deputy Manager Kim knew...
a warrant was going to be issued for him.
Exactly. He should have made a huge deal over this.
Isn't it fishy that he's being so quiet?
You're sure about this, right?
Hello, Deputy Manager Kim.
I'm Prosecutor Kwon So Ra from Seoul Central Prosecutors' Office.
We have evidence that you received illegal funds from Min Young Ho.
We have a seizure and search warrant.
I must have lost a lot of respect from my juniors.
Did you say your name is Kwon So Ra?
Answer me this.
Will you be able to handle this?
The moment you cross this line,
I will start treating you like a dog that took the bait the media threw,
and not a prosecutor.
Can you handle it?
There's a call for you.
- Yes, Chief Prosecutor Cha. - So Ra.
I think we have to leave this alone.
Stop there this instant.
Excuse me?
Hey.
I told you so.
I told you I had a big scoop coming,
and not to be jealous.
Suk Min.
You have to retract the article on Chairman Min.
- What? - Don't ask why. Please.
You have to retract now!
What are you talking about?
Kwon So Ra.
Don't cross the line! Listen to me and return.
No, ma'am.
I can't do that.
We are so close. This might be the last time...
we get this close.
- Let's get this going. - Kwon So Ra!
Start seizing and searching...
all the hard drives and documents!
- Yes. - Yes.
There aren't any documents.
The hard drive isn't here too.
There's nothing here.
Can I consider this a destruction of evidence?
I trust you know well that this calls for...
an arrest without a warrant.
We will be quiet.
Come with us.
No, what do I do? Goodness.
(The warm Gwanak police)
(500,000 dollars lobbied to 5 prominent figures)
(The 'Min Young Ho' list stirs up controversy)
Let's start now.
(National Forensic Service)
Reporter Kim.
Do you want a scoop?
- The person you have called... - Why isn't he picking up...
after saying something strange?
- He's there! - Let's go.
Suk Min, you know where Chairman Min is?
- There's more to the lobby list? - Tell us something!
Let me through. We're all on the same boat here.
- No, please. - Just one word.
- One word. - Please.
What is this?
(Chairman Min's body has been found.)
Suk Min, they're saying they found Min Young Ho's body.
- Body? - What?
Did you know he had dementia?
- What? - Dementia?
Doesn't that discredit his confession?
Does that mean Daehan Newspaper's scoop is a false report?
- The evidence is false? - Say something!
- Suk Min! - Wait!
It has been confirmed that CNC's Chairman Min Young Ho...
suffered from dementia.
It seems the exclusive interview he had with Daehan Newspaper...
will now become futile.
The NFS has revealed that while collecting his body and searching...
the scene where he was found,
they found likely evidence that he was suffering from...
- lewy body dementia. - Dementia?
It's ridiculous.
Are we really...
giving up like this?
Why didn't you stop?
I gave the order, and it could have stopped with me taking the blame.
Why did you butt in?
Why didn't you stop?
When something's wrong, I want to say that it's wrong.
I became a prosecutor because that's how I want to live my life!
I will ask you again, ma'am.
Are we..
giving up like this?
The material Daehan Newspaper gave can no longer be used as evidence.
And,
there will be a disciplinary committee on your...
breach of duty.
A disciplinary committee?
Deputy Manager Kim made an objection,
and fellow prosecutors were agitated.
As an organization, they needed some excuse,
and they just got their excuse this morning.
We were foolish.
That's why we lost.
- Get it? - No, I don't.
Listen to me carefully.
Fight as hard as you can so that you can keep your badge.
That's all you can do right now.
And if you hit rock bottom,
make sure to climb back up.
Of course, I hope you never have to.
Stop this!
What does he have to do with this incident?
No, he definitely knew something.
Suk Min, how could you suspect someone in your own team?
Be quiet!
This isn't the first.
He has a history of falsifying an article on purpose.
What did he say? What?
He promised that nothing like that would ever happen!
He promised!
What was Chairman Min's diagnosis?
Lewy body dementia.
(Report on Chairman Min Young Ho)
Insomnia?
(Lewy body dementia is the likely diagnosis considering his insomnia.)
What in the world did he do?
Anyways, thanks to Reporter Han Chul Ho's idea,
it seems everything is taken care of regarding Chairman Min.
It is quite a shame to discard him.
He's very capable.
Do we have to go that far?
He's a blade we can't control.
Is there a need to keep him alive?
This is a case everyone wanted to keep hidden.
It seems he's been secretly doing some research.
He went in too deep.
They already made the decision in the upper level.
You're not thinking of opposing them, are you?
Is this the end?
I suppose this is the end.
Chul Ho?
Chul Ho, where were you?
And you look horrible. What's up?
It's nothing.
Right. What happened with you?
You think it'll work out?
Well.
I'm sure it'll be fine. I'm not worried.
Everyone's eager to help out.
That's good.
I don't know about me, but you have to make it to the end.
What are you talking about?
Mu Young, should I quit?
What?
Why are you so surprised?
You don't think you can put food on my plate?
Chul Ho,
if that's what you want, do it.
It was never what you wanted to do.
If Father hadn't passed away,
you wouldn't have had to roll up your sleeves...
to get back at the boys who messed with us.
Really?
Did I do that?
Yes. You were too harsh on yourself.
Just do whatever you want now. Be a free man.
Well, I'm not going to quit working.
There are a lot of alternative newspaper these days.
You said you met one. Dong Sik from Aeguk Newspaper.
You're not saying you want to be a full-time media jackal, are you?
Why not?
You don't think people call Daehan Newspaper media jackals?
What's going on?
Did something happen at work?
No.
It's just that...
a couple projects I was working on...
didn't work out.
Chul Ho, are you okay?
It's all my fault. It's all my fault.
I shouldn't have written that article in the first place.
It's all my fault.
I have to reveal everything.
I have to speak the truth now.
Chul Ho, what are you talking about?
What article are you talking about?
Mu Young.
Just tell me one thing.
Tell me not to give up until the end.
Just tell me that.
(You are never too late if you have the courage...)
(to ask the right question.)
(Han Mu Young)
Please pick up. My goodness.
Thank you.
Pick up.
Chul Ho!
Chul Ho.
Chul Ho!
Help me!
Chul Ho!
(Special appearance Oh Jung Se, Kim Jong Soo, Jo Yeong Jin)
(Stay for the preview after the commercial.)
You should have trusted Chul Ho!
If only you knew what Chul Ho did...
How many times do I have to tell you that I was framed?
Why are you still here if you can't get to the bottom of things?
Do you even have the resources to see things till the end?
A reporter has to report.
You're not a reporter if you can't report.
Aren't you ashamed?
Hey, media jackal!
The five Ws aren't the only questions a reporter asks.
Amazing.
I can't forgive him.
(Falsify)