[This program is suitable for viewers ages 15 and up.]
[Lee Jae Young]
The autopsy results show multiple compound fractures.
The cause of death was the fracture of the parietal bone.
Was it trauma to the brain?
The victim was not wearing a seat belt.
His head could have whipped backward.
It says that his calf muscles were tight and stiff.
That can happen when one brakes during a car accident.
There were no brake marks at the scene of the accident.
What else could it be?
Why do you insist on homicide?
There was a fire in the car, however...
there was no soot in his respiratory system. Why not?
Because he wasn't breathing.
You can't eliminate the possibility that he stopped breathing on impact.
What about the possibility that he was already dead?
Well... that is possible.
You should get a feeling when you see the body. You should just know.
An autopsy report can't be written based on feelings.
I have to write facts.
Don't use vague facts. Tell me what you feel.
Was it an accident or homicide?
Jae Young.
Jae Young!
Jae Young...
It was murder, wasn't it?
What's wrong with you? I can't give you an answer.
This is off the record. This is just for reference.
I'm not asking for your conclusion, just your opinion.
Hm?
Even for a car accident, it was set up too perfectly.
Also, one thing is bothering me.
The bruise on his wrist.
Bruise?
Bruises can appear after death.
Because the blood has stopped flowing
bruises formed after death have different color and form.
Are you saying there was a physical altercation?
From what I can tell...
the bruise was there before he died.
This is all just speculation.
I can't conclude anything, at this point.
Thanks.
I did not say it was murder, okay?
How could it be like this?
How can a person's life...
end so suddenly...
Let's go inside.
Think of your health.
Let's go, Eun Joo.
Hello.
How are things there?
Nothing much is going on yet.
There's a strange mood as if something could happen.
Really?
The autopsy results are inconclusive.
[Autopsy Report]
You can't get the prosecutors to start a case with this.
The chances are half and half.
There's a 50 percent chance it was an accident.
That means there's a 50 percent chance it was murder.
Then find me something else.
A variable that makes it higher than 50 percent.
A variable...
[Episode 6: Variable]
The autopsy results are in?
Yes, you're back?
They are in, but...
The results are inconclusive.
It will depend on what the police want to do.
The prosecutors could take on this case.
What's going on with hiring someone for our office?
About that? Yes, honestly...
Even though it's hard to find work, people do have standards.
The pay is so low.
They'd have to come in so early and work so late.
This is not a great working environment, yes...
Also, the people I like don't seem to have the courage to face this reality.
Please have them come in for interviews tomorrow.
Yes... interviews tomorrow.
Tomorrow? By tomorrow...
Gosh, young people these days are very picky.
Tomorrow...
Goodness.
Well, I'm a humane person and that's why I'm here.
Will these kids be like me?
So, tomorrow...
[Autopsy Report]
[No soot found in respiratory system and fracture of the parietal bone...]
Drink up and warm up your body.
I'm glad the funeral ended without any trouble.
I took care of the cost, so don't worry about it.
The media will leave you alone for the time being.
I called some people I know and asked them to back off.
I was a reporter for over 10 years, after all.
They will stop writing articles for the time being.
Just take care of yourself from now on.
And your baby, okay?
I still find some things very suspect and I don't want to close the case.
I thought there was no evidence of murder.
That's what the autopsy showed.
The results were inconclusive and didn't confirm that it was an accident either.
Isn't that just your opinion, Detective?
Why do you want to close this case so much?
For my husband.
I no longer want see the scandal surrounding my husband.
Of course, his dignity is important.
But, what if it wasn't an accident?
Shouldn't you find out what happened for the sake of your husband?
However he lived his life...
there is no death that should be buried.
But, of all people...
the scandal involves Go Hye Ran.
My husband is dead and my friend is under suspicion.
People...
just want to know what their relationship was.
Just the fact that he died...
I am already covered in wounds.
I cannot endure this kind of scandal on top of that.
You will really...
let this go then?
You won't regret it?
Think of your baby.
From now on, think only of your baby.
You have to live on, somehow.
You're a mom now.
I will not...
regret it.
For the sake of my unborn baby.
I am a mom now.
I have to live no matter what.
As soon as I organize things here, I'm going to the US.
Rather than staying here...
I think it'll be easier to get through it over there.
I know a good obstetrician there.
I'll contact the doctor for you.
Thank you, Hye Ran.
I feel as if I'm always indebted to you.
Tell me if you ever need help.
It's all right.
You killed him. You murderer.
Who is this crazy punk?
I have proof that you're a murderer.
How long are you going to keep Go Hye Ran around?
You recovered the six percent ratings we lost.
You gained five percent more.
That's great. It's all good.
What we are dealing with is the news, not a popular product.
That news...
It was Go Hye Ran who brought it this far.
An anchor who can bring in 11 percent overnight...
Go Hye Ran is still the only person.
The power that Go Hye Ran has is not a card you should toss out so easily.
What about the danger of Go Hye Ran?
Do you have a plan for that?
I'm sorry. One moment.
Go Hye Ran is the only card you have, Director Jang.
It is irresponsible.
You know that, don't you?
My neck is still safe with you, right?
So far.
I heard that the autopsy results were inconclusive.
Autopsy results are always that way.
They leave the option open for both sides.
- Yes. - There's not enough to pursue a case.
What about other variables? There aren't any?
Well, there's Seo Eun Joo.
She does not want the investigation to proceed.
She probably wants to stop her husband's death from being a show.
She plans on leaving for the US once she ties up her affairs here.
Once that happens...
I just received an interesting text.
Pardon?
This person says they have proof Go Hye Ran is a murderer.
I've been getting lots of pressure from the vice president too.
If any unknown variable pops out at us...
You know, right?
It won't be easy for either of us.
It's not the first time we've received threatening texts while doing the news.
Terror threats, murder threats... I've seen it all.
I think you can categorize it as that.
I want to think that's all it is too. I really do.
But, I'm responsible for the news desk.
I have to think about a replacement for you.
You can't do that.
Are you calling Han Ji Won?
You're getting attacked from all sides.
You have detectives coming at you for murder from the front.
You have Han Ji Won coming back to work from the back.
Looks like the press secretary position will be gone.
You're getting threatening texts too. My goodness.
This is the most dangerous time in your life.
Did you...
do it?
It would be better if I had killed him.
If you had done it, you wouldn't have made a mess of it.
You would have been more meticulous.
You would have an air-tight alibi.
If it had been you...
you would have done a cleaner job.
Isn't there something I can do?
You have your husband.
Tae Wook.
What are you doing?
Let's go back to the US now.
There's not much time until the tournament.
You need to get ready.
Forget about that tournament.
I'm not in any condition to compete.
Stop drinking!
I said stop it!
I'm tired too!
I only have a month. I'd have to work out and train.
Let me rest, Eun Joo.
Let me rest this one time, okay?
I can shoot a few more ads to get money.
Your success has gone to your head.
Don't you recall how you got where you are?
I cleaned offices every day until my hands and feet were swollen.
I supported you, so you could get here, and now?
You're tired? You want to rest?
You dare to actually say that?
Are you crazy? Stop it! Stop drinking!
You stop it!
Every time you do this, I feel like I'm going to die!
You're suffocating me and I can't breathe.
Seriously!
Is that why you slept with another woman?
You said you would never do it again.
You said you would never do that to me again.
It hasn't even been a year since you made me that promise.
Then... you see another woman as soon as we get to Korea?
Fine, so you slept with Han Ji Won.
She's young and pretty.
You could lose your mind for a moment.
But, how could you do that with Hye Ran?
Hye Ran is my friend!
How could you do that with Hye Ran?
How could you do this to me?
- It's me. - No.
Don't go out.
I'll do that. Okay.
Stop right there. Stop right there!
If you leave now...
we are finished.
Who do you think has it right now?
What are you talking about?
Go Hye Ran's black box chip.
That is the key to this case.
What are you doing here with the lights off?
Just... thinking.
They can't do anything with the autopsy results.
Even if the prosecutors get them
they won't indict due to lack of evidence.
I know.
Then what's wrong?
What are you worried about?
I have enemies everywhere.
Enemies?
Even people who have nothing to do with the case.
I guess they want to use this case to bury me.
The vice president, Director Jang, Team Leader Woong...
They've all been with me for nearly 10 years.
And we've all worked together for that long.
Did I live my life wrong?
There are always two types of people around a successful person.
There are those who want to succeed along with that person
and there are those who are envious and jealous, and who hope that person fails.
If you look at both groups though
neither truly likes the successful person.
The Blue House press secretary job is gone too.
There are lots of other things you can do besides that.
Are there really?
Who knows when I'll get fired from News Nine?
Here.
Let's go together. The CEO of Kang Yool will be there.
[Legal Society Night]
The vice president of your station...
he is good friends with the CEO of Kang Yool.
And?
I should go and bow my head to him.
I have to at least try.
I will make sure you don't get pushed out of News Nine.
You are going to do that?
While I'm there
it will be nice if we can get this case closed too.
The CEO of Kang Yool has connections to prosecutors.
Tae Wook.
You usually look down on that kind of thing.
I'm tired. Go rest.
I'll pretend you never said that.
Whether the prosecutors decide to take on this case or not
I'm innocent, so it won't be a problem.
I don't care about the scandals.
People will forget in time.
Can I keep my spot at News Nine or not?
That is my problem to solve.
It's not something you have to get involved in.
If you have to leave for no reason
that will cast even more suspicion on you.
Going through that is my problem too.
No.
It's our problem now, Hye Ran.
I said I would protect you.
That includes your honor and position.
It's what you have now, and everything you want in the future.
Tae Wook.
This is something that goes against your principles.
I can't even protect my wife, so why protect my principles?
There's no meaning to that.
Tae Wook.
For the past five years...
that includes all the years I haven't treated you well.
I'm going to do everything I can as a way to apologize and make it up to you.
You...
You're really awful.
How...
How can you make me feel so sorry for you?
I'll make sure no one harms you.
I won't let anyone hurt you.
No matter what happens, I'm going to keep my promises to you.
It's okay.
Everything will be okay, Hye Ran.
Here you go.
All right.
What kind of work have you done in the past?
For the last 19 years, I've been serving time in prison.
Oh. I'm sorry.
Oh no. It came out my nose.
Oh... it's hot.
Ah, I see.
I see. Well, congratulations.
19 years, wow.
Well, people do live there. I suppose you could go.
It would be better if you hadn't, but you did.
I'm not saying you did something extremely wrong.
Uh, well then...
19 years is a long time.
What...
- What did you do? - Murder.
Cheers to the law and the fighting spirit!
- Cheers! - Cheers!
You can do well tonight, right?
Honey, you're finally getting into the Gold Door Club?
I don't know what will happen yet.
You said the CEO of Kang Yool told you to be here.
He probably wants to offer you a partner spot in his law firm.
You need to enjoy life, not work so hard as a prosecutor.
Honestly, is there anyone who is as good as you?
Oh, Honey.
I feel as if we're being neglected.
It's okay. We can neglect them too.
Kang Tae Wook, is that you?
Wow! It's been a long time.
Hello, CEO.
How long has it been?
It's been five years since you ran off to become a public defender, right?
It has been a long time. Have you been healthy?
I'm the same as always.
I have heard news of you from your father, Judge Kang.
This is my wife.
Say hello. He's the CEO of Kang Yool Law Firm.
It's nice to meet you. I'm Go Hye Ran.
My name is Kang In Han.
I enjoy watching you on the news.
Thank you.
Why don't we go over there?
- Yes. - Let's go.
Oh, Yeon Jung.
What happened to your husband?
Is Go Hye Ran crazy?
Doesn't she know what kind of place this is?
- Hello. - Nice to see you.
Hello. I am Kang Tae Wook.
Nice to meet you. Hello.
- Should we go? - Yes.
All right. Let's go. Come over this way.
Yes.
The Gold Door Club.
Their members are judges.
Korea University Law School graduates made their own powerful group.
They say Korea's judicial authority and the basis of media is made there.
It definitely exists, but does not.
It's a club with absolute power.
Say hello.
He was on the supreme court.
He was a senior secretary in the Blue House.
This is Jung Dae Han.
Hello. My name is Kang Tae Wook.
He is Judge Kang Han Soo's son.
What?
Ah, so you are that Tae Wook.
- Nice to meet you. - Nice to meet you.
Come this way.
Say hello. This is Vice President Song Nak Joon.
Who is this?
Lawyer Kang Tae Wook.
He's a junior with a bright future.
He's Judge Kang Han Soo's son.
Oh my.
Nice to meet you.
It's nice to finally meet you. I heard a lot about you from my wife.
Anchor Go Hye Ran.
She's his wife.
Oh.
If your husband can persuade the people there
this situation would be, game over.
How could a mere public defender do that?
They say that Tae Wook's father is a founding member of the Gold Door Club.
You know how well they take care of the second generation kids, right?
If Tae Wook wants to do it, winning those people over...
a piece of cake.
Wasn't Prosecutor Byun supposed to be in there today?
Yeon Jung worked so hard to get Prosecutor Byun in there.
I had no idea the son of a former supreme court judge had this much power.
Kang Han Soo is not merely a former supreme court judge.
What will your husband do, Yeon Jung?
Looks like you made quite an effort today.
You look very beautiful, you murderer.
Should I reveal proof that you're a murderer here?
It'll be fun.
You must be very worried about Anchor Go Hye Ran.
Isn't that what gossip is like?
There is no truth to it, but the target is suffering.
It is not only the target.
Our station is suffering, as well.
We get so many texts every day.
Public opinion is that we should switch anchors.
Public opinion usually follows the intent of those in charge.
It is always possible to change it.
That can't be...
Are you here to make a request on behalf of your family?
When I was a prosecutor at Seoul Central
your son was charged with a drug crime.
Back then...
he was not indicted due to insufficient evidence.
I remember you suffered quite a bit.
Oh, I recall now.
The prosecutor on that case was you, wasn't it?
It is not a request.
I am politely asking a favor.
Trust Anchor Go Hye Ran and watch over her.
Let's go, Eun Joo.
Anchor Go Hye Ran's job will be safe for now.
Of course, that depends on her being innocent in this case.
The autopsy results were inconclusive.
Depending on how you view it, it could be handed over to prosecutors.
What is it that you want?
No indictment.
There is a lack of evidence anyway.
It's a case that lacks evidence, so she won't get indicted.
So, why are you doing this?
Are there any other variables?
I want all other variables included.
I want this buried like it never happened.
Can you do that for me?
You're Lee Jae Young's manager.
Right?
Stop hiding and come out.
What do you want with me?
Yes, Hye Ran. Where are you?
Where are you?
[Go Hye Ran is a murderer.]
Did you see who did it?
No.
Hye Ran.
He was acting strange at the party, so I followed him down.
I lost him.
The car alarm was going off, so I came here and I saw this.
Are you...
getting threats?
I didn't want to tell you about these.
I'm already burdening you with enough.
This much...
I can handle alone.
I'm okay.
It's cold.
Let's go inside.
I won't let him get away with it.
Whoever is screwing around with me like this
I won't let him get away with it.
Can you fast forward a bit?
He covered his face.
I can't see his face at all.
This guy planned it all out.
He even knows where the CCTVs are.
Look, he purposefully doesn't show his face.
I think he got caught on one.
Can I see his face again?
Yes.
His life is so sad.
I couldn't look at it without tears.
Isn't it obvious why he's threatening you?
[Drunk driving, not paying restaurant bill, embezzlement of funds.]
[Sister, Baek Seon Hee: Kidney disease] [Gambling debt]
Oh, Lawyer Kang. You're back.
Did you have a good time at the party?
Yes. Has there been any movement from the police at all?
No, nothing.
We have a bigger problem right now.
A bigger problem?
Yes, uh... I made it very clear to him.
But...
Over here, over here.
We only hire people who have solid morals and a sense of justice.
I told him to go.
Maybe his ears are plugged. He just doesn't understand.
He's been coming since yesterday and he just sits there.
What should I do?
There's no point in looking at this. It's nonsense.
[Convicted of murder.]
[Certificate in Law]
Aren't you going to court today?
I have to go by 11:00.
- It's almost time. - No way.
Oh, where did the time go?
- I'll be going then. - Okay.
Gosh.
Lawyer Kang... Lawyer Kang.
Yes.
I'll be back soon.
Welcome.
Hello.
I'm Byun Woo Hyun. We spoke on the phone.
Why did you want to see me, Prosecutor Byun?
You're on the Go Hye Ran case, aren't you?
Do you mean the Kevin Lee case?
I heard Go Hye Ran was the prime suspect.
I developed an interest in that case.
Can you tell me about the case?
- You passed law school. - Yes.
- You're an ex-convict too. - Yes.
It was murder?
I saw the listing that said you're looking for a hard worker.
And I need a job right now.
Was it accidental or was it premeditated murder?
He was a person who bothered the weak just because he had money.
My friend was the victim.
I couldn't stand by and watch.
What can you do?
What do you need me to do?
Let's go, Eun Joo.
Can you find him?
He's gone underground right now.
Will he be a key variable in this case?
He was the person closest to Kevin Lee and he knew the most.
There's a strong chance he knows something about this case.
He looked very anxious when we first questioned him.
He suddenly disappeared after the funeral.
We've been looking for him.
Go Hye Ran's black box chip.
Lee Jae Young's manager, who is now in hiding.
Can you bring me one of the two?
Then I think I can make something out of this.
Dong Hyun.
Should we talk for a moment?
Where should we talk? Here or outside?
Hey! What are you doing?
Why would you come here? Huh?
Baek Dong Hyun.
Age 29, former manager to Kevin Lee, and currently unemployed.
Caught for drunk driving five times.
Skipped out on a bill at a club, but Lee Jae Young helped you out.
Recently, you started taking money from the agency.
Lost tens of millions of won gambling on horses.
Lee Jae Young, who used to help you, is now dead.
You already dug up dirt on me?
You're desperate and need money now.
You got loans from a loan shark and now have nowhere to turn.
Your only family is your one sister.
She needs dialysis every two days.
That's why you sent me a threatening text.
Go Hye Ran, you really are something.
Jae Young said you weren't to be taken lightly.
Does your sister know?
That you embezzled funds and threatened people.
- In order to pay hospital bills? - Shut up.
- Every day is hard and there's no way. - I said shut up.
Everywhere you turn is dark and you can't breathe.
"Why do I have to live like this?" You resent the world.
Seriously, you...
You rotten woman.
Damn it.
When a person is cornered, they can't see what they should do.
You're probably feeling that way.
But, you shouldn't live that way.
What you are doing now will eventually hold you back later.
What a joke.
Hey, you're in no position to lecture me right now.
You killed a person.
Who says I killed him?
Did Lee Jae Young come back from the dead and say that?
That night, I know you went to see Jae Young.
I saw everything from the parking lot.
So, what?
What can you prove with that?
I may not be able to prove anything, but I can cause trouble for you.
I have the originals of the Thailand pictures.
Sorry, but you can't put me in jail with those.
However, I can get you arrested for blackmailing me.
Oh, really?
Go ahead and try.
I'll go all the way.
What about your sister?
Are you going to kill your sister just to bother me?
Do you really want to die?
Gosh!
- I paid the unpaid hospital bills. - What?
I got her moved up the list for a kidney transplant too.
I'll pay for the surgery.
What are you up to?
Bring the originals of the pictures.
They are not something for you to play around with.
Ah...
You want to make a deal.
I'm giving you a chance.
A chance to be a human being to your sister.
Yes, it's me.
I'm coming in now.
Something's wrong here.
I didn't do it.
Hello.
Hey!
Han Ji Won!
Hey!
Hello.
What is this?
Hello, Han Ji Won has returned.
Now that Ji Won is back, the air is fresher here.
Are you an air cleaner or what?
How can one person change things so much?
All the fine dust in the newsroom is gone.
Glad you're back!
Yes, Eun Joo. What's up?
Today?
I think I have time at 5:00.
Okay.
See you there.
What's going on, at this hour?
I was trying to set a date to leave.
There's so much to organize, like the house.
I'm sure there is.
Should I introduce you to someone who's good at that?
It's hard to do all of it alone.
- You can let someone take over... - No.
I don't think that's right, Hye Ran.
It was the first house I lived in with him in Seoul.
Disposing of it as if I'm being chased off...
I feel wrong about that.
Since you brought it up...
I'm thinking about postponing my departure to the US.
Leaving everything to you and going away makes me feel uncomfortable.
I think I'll stay in Seoul for now.
I want to clean everything up myself.
What?
Jae Young's incident.
And yours too.
What do you mean by that?
What do you mean, mine?
I heard the police aren't finished investigating you for Jae Young's death.
Eun Joo.
While going through this big ordeal
I suddenly realized what a friend really is.
This time, it's my turn.
Everything you gave me...
I want to repay you for all of it, Hye Ran.
I'm a little late.
Everything you gave me...
I want to repay you for all of it.
You can look forward to it, Hye Ran.
[Misty]
Hwanil Steel is suing for breach of contract.
I was hoping Tae Wook could take the case on for me.
Am I making you uncomfortable?
What happened with you two?
Baek Dong Hyun. Get him, get him!
Hey, you!
Call me today.
Find out what it is that he has.
Should we take a look at the card that you're holding?
Does Hye Ran not talk about her past?
Of course, she wouldn't. Hye Ran wouldn't want to.
What is this music?
It was a song Hye Ran liked a lot in high school.
Don't turn it on at home.
This is fun.
Who could she be waiting for in such a crowded place?