(The Empire)
(We would like to inform you that the names, institutions, companies and incidents in this drama are fictional.)
(Episode 4)
What are you doing?
Gosh, you're outside.
We're looking for something.
Your tennis instructor is at the tennis court.
So tell me. What are you looking for?
One of my hairpins.
My dad got them when he went to France...
for a conference. He said it wasn't easy to find them.
I definitely had it during my golf lesson.
I see.
It'll be great if they can find it. But if they don't,
I'll buy you one.
You can't just buy it.
It's a limited edition.
I see. That is a beautiful hairpin indeed.
Gosh. It was one of my favourite hairpins.
Please look for it more thoroughly.
I'm sure it's here somewhere.
- Yes, ma'am. - Yes, ma'am.
Don't worry. I'm sure they'll find it.
- This hand? - Yes. Grab it with your left hand.
Grab the shaft with your right hand.
I see.
All right. Remember the first step?
- The first step. Like this. - Turn your body.
And then grab the ball with your right hand.
And this hand.
- Swing. Gosh. - Oh, my.
- Are you all right? - Gosh. Sorry.
Here we go. In 1, 2, 3.
Nice. Again.
In 2, 3. You pulled too much just now.
Keep looking at the ball. Get ready.
In 1, 2, 3.
In 2, 3.
Okay. One more time.
One...
Right.
A search warrant was executed on the biggest law firm of Korea,
Ham & Lee law corporation, without any heads-up.
As no administration so far dared to investigate the law firm,
the law firm is believed to have more power than the Blue house...
and to exercise absolute authority.
Not only does the law firm have lawyers who used to be prosecutors,
but it also has lawyers who used to be...
- high-ranking officials. - Honey.
What on earth is going on right now?
You have nothing to worry about. Just stay at home.
Yes.
The search warrant was issued on the law firm to pressure us.
Do you think it's prudent of us to go after the Christmas Fund too?
The key point of the Jusung Investigation is...
to prove the illegal activities conducted...
during the merger and acquisition at Jusung.
First off,
Jusung's subsidiary, Jusung Chemical, changed...
the protocol for accounting management around the end of 2017.
So they inflated the company's value.
That's fraudulent accounting.
So it's a violation of the Capital Markets Act.
To handle the issues that incurred during this process without a hitch,
they lobby the Blue house. And that was the Christmas Fund.
You want to let that slide?
Well, I know that. But...
I'll counteract right away.
I'll get a warrant no matter what.
What's taking him so long?
I'll call him again.
- Ma'am. - Come on in.
This is the student I told you about. Hong Nan Hee.
Do you like it?
Yes. A lot. I like it a lot.
This is beautiful.
But it has diamonds and rubies. Didn't it cost a lot?
Gosh. Young lady, the price wasn't the issue.
I had to wait in line even before the shop opened up.
Just for you.
Really?
Thank you so much.
Give me that.
There.
- How does it look? - It looks beautiful.
Really?
Hello.
I just saw the news.
Are you all right?
No, I'm not all right. But this takes priority.
Prosecutor Oh.
Sorry to ask you to do this.
The computer crashed in a matter of seconds.
And the internal technicians are either on vacation...
or dispatched to another department today of all days.
It's all right.
It only takes a second for a virus to infect computers.
Actually, this puts us in a tight spot.
We don't have much time left.
But we're not sure if we can ask a student to help us with this.
Please think of me as Kang Baek's friend,
not a student. You don't have to be so formal with me.
Okay. Thank you.
And of course, we'll pay you for your time.
Instead of that, could you buy us a drink?
Just the students from MINGUK UNIVERSITY for field work.
I'll make time to do that.
Then I'll get to work.
This way.
Hey, honey.
Yes. I was about to call you.
It's a bit flustering.
Yes.
I'm all right.
Thank you.
Yes. Let's talk at home. Bye.
Assistant Woo.
Where are you right now?
I was writing a document.
Okay. I got it.
(Power off)
Whenever they released new products, I worked as a part-time reviewer.
So I had up to four phones one time.
I love gadgets.
It doesn't feel like work. It's quite fun.
You're indeed a computer engineering major.
Then I'll focus now.
I'll try to restore the document too.
Yes, Mom.
Yes.
It's obvious.
When he didn't stop it,
he willingly paved a path for them.
Then you knew who the target was from the beginning.
But we don't know what might pop up now.
Okay, Mom.
Yes. I need to wrap something up.
See you at home later.
Okay, Mom.
Thank you.
Hye Ryul.
I'm sorry.
What are you talking about?
You're all I have, Mom.
I need you to be strong.
Don't let it show.
You understand me, right?
Whatever happens, I'll take care of it.
You're the best, Mom.
I'll get back to work now.
Okay.
(Director Ham Gwang Jeon)
Right. Did you all have dinner?
I should have asked you that first.
We're used to skipping meals from time to time.
But I should make sure you eat.
Please don't mind me.
I'm almost done.
I should buy you guys a nice drink.
Prosecutor Oh. Can we talk?
So there are detectives digging the Christmas Fund Case.
- Yes. - To pressure the dolphin,
we need to secure the board members...
of the Christmas Fund who had gone off the grid first.
So hand over what we have to the police...
and support them with everything they need to make an arrest.
Yes, ma'am.
And I hope we can use your connection this time.
Reveal the number of times the dolphin has been here.
Do you understand that?
Leak it.
I don't want any more excuses from him now.
This is crazy.
- What is it this time? - Gu Won.
Let me say this first.
I'm the one who told the prosecution that you've been chasing...
the Christmas Fund Case.
When did you leak that?
Are you coming clean now?
Gu Won. What do you need to do if you want to sell a lot?
Promotion, ads, and sales promotion.
It's all about promotion.
What on earth are you talking about?
Han Hye Ryul wants to give you the information she has.
So you can arrest the board members of the Christmas Fund.
You have me to thank. I talked you up to Prosecutor Oh.
- Gu Won. I do agree... - What?
that she did you a favour this time.
- Right? - Yes. That's true.
- Thank you. - What? I can't hear you.
Thank you. Gosh. Thank you so much.
I must have lived too long. Who knew you would be helping me?
Gu Won. Since we're on the subject, can you talk...
Calm down. Will you?
Try to strike up a deal after you calm down a bit.
- Keep talking. - Do you want to read the message?
(Han Hye Ryul)
It's all done. I restored it.
Really?
(False Statements of Jusung Chemical for the Past 3 Years)
Right. That's the document.
I transferred all the files...
in the USB flash drive just in case.
To be prepared for anything.
Thank you.
(Hongyeon Engineering)
Honey.
Are you here to comfort me again?
Gosh, yes.
Hello, Professor Na.
Hey, you're in her office.
What? You were looking for her?
No. I was wondering what she was doing here at this hour.
I had to take care of something urgently.
And my computer was infected with a virus.
So she restored it for me.
She's quite gifted.
I see.
Ma'am.
If you're available, could you buy us a drink today?
Today?
Oh, is today a bad time?
No. Let's go today.
Actually, today may be the only day I can buy you a drink.
I don't feel like working anymore.
I feel awful, you know.
Gosh.
My husband loaded all the work on me.
What is this? Seriously.
Well, I'm baffled at this situation too.
But I'm sure you're the only one...
the Jusung family can trust right now, Judge Han.
You can't proceed with this unless you fully trust someone.
Don't even call me a judge.
An inquiry agency?
It's totally illegal!
Mr. Nam.
If we can't pull this off after going this far,
we're nothing but a bunch of idiots. Okay?
Okay.
I can't let these jokers...
bring down Jusung or Ham & Lee law corporation.
These low lives will never do that.
- Cheers! - Cheers!
- Let's go! - Gosh.
- Stop! - Let's drink!
- Yes! - Let's go!
(Na Kang Ye)
Come on, Butler Yang. You startled me.
Did you go clubbing again?
My friends have been begging me to come out with them.
Butler Yang. You'll keep my secret, right?
Please? Don't tell anyone.
This is the last time.
I swear. This was the last time.
I'm going to focus on my studies now.
Goodnight, Butler Yang.
Nan Hee, is there a specific type of liquor you like?
No. I like anything with alcohol in it.
Is that so?
Then I'll take you to a place I like then.
Honey, what do you think about The Library at Seorabeol Hotel?
It's nice and private there.
- There? - Yes.
Can you call and ask if we can reserve the quiet corner there?
Sure.
Hello. Yes, it's me.
Ms. Han and I are thinking about getting a drink at The Library...
after 20 minutes. We're bringing a guest too.
It's just the three of us. But please give us the quietest corner.
Yes. Thank you.
We haven't been there in a while.
- That's right. - I love that bar.
Can I lower my guard tonight? It's been a while.
Should we get a room there since we'll be at the hotel?
What's wrong?
Gosh.
I forgot that we had a student with us. Oh, my.
Nan Hee.
I'm off work. And we're married.
And I'm his wife. So please be understanding.
Honey, let's get a room too.
This way.
We'll have a bottle of Château de Labro 1990,
1992, 1994, 1996, 1998, and 2000 each.
Pardon me?
I'm craving Labro.
I'd like to enjoy its vintage in different years.
Bring us all you have.
Yes, ma'am.
I always enjoy wine with cheese, fruit, and simple appetizers.
- Is that okay with you? - Yes, I like that.
If you don't mind, may I have a glass of champagne first?
That'd be great.
Why don't I choose a kind then?
Sure, if there's a kind you like.
This is a great choice.
- Should I open it for you? - Yes.
Oh, and please excuse us...
that we don't have a full collection of Labro vintage.
We have no bottle of it from the years 1990 and 1994.
And we have only a bottle of 1992 and 1996 each.
You mean they're expensive because they're the last ones?
Give us what you have.
Sure, ma'am.
Thanks for today, Nan Hee.
Thanks to you, I got to throw a blow right away.
Thanks, honey.
Actually, I was very astonished.
I'm still taken aback.
I was always after others.
I didn't think anyone would ever try to mess with me.
This sure feels awful.
I don't want to admit it,
but today's a tough day for me.
But thank you so much for coming, honey.
I already knew it, but you are the only one...
who's there to comfort me and care for me.
Everything's going to be all right. Don't worry.
Okay.
I'm going to put it all aside today.
That's nice.
It's sweet, thrilling, and refreshing.
What is it? I'm clueless.
Open the fridge.
It's so pretty. What is it?
A guide to paradise.
It might guide us to paradise.
I really don't want to go home tonight, honey.
Can you please go and get us a room?
Okay.
One with my favourite view.
Sure.
Don't give my husband the eye.
What did I...
just hear?
I thought you were gutsier than this to do something that crazy.
I said, don't give my husband the eye.
You knew everything, is that it?
Then did you think I wouldn't?
We're a married couple.
We don't simply get laid.
We make love,
share each other's desires,
and peacefully and quietly,
we sleep together until we wake up.
Without a sense of anxiety.
So it's easy to notice.
Traces on his body...
left by someone else.
Even his sudden monotonous heartbeat.
If you know,
how can you maintain such a relationship?
Because we're married.
Ms. Hong.
Honestly speaking, you are...
better than I thought you'd be.
It made me forgive my husband a little.
Must I be grateful for your compliment?
No.
You must be feeling rotten.
You don't have to show courtesy.
But this is as far as you can get.
How can you be so nonchalant?
Guess why.
What, do you think we're only married for show?
Right, let's say it's a strategically-needed relationship.
But you don't know how frightening and strong such a relationship is.
We share fate together.
It's different from temporary emotions.
So you better give up on your empty hope.
It's so hopeless that I even feel pity.
"A man's affair never lasts long,"
"and he will come back to his family one day."
What a grand way to say that obvious cliché.
Then tell me that your case isn't a cliché.
I know why you're provoking me unreasonably.
It's because you can tell.
What we've achieved,
what we share, and what we plan.
All of that is impossible with you.
I mean, if I let you have Na Geun Woo,
would you be able to handle him?
I won't say anything to my husband.
You can't change anything anyway.
How can you be so sure?
That I can't change anything.
Serve her the best way you can.
Thank you for your help today.
I hope you enjoy your time here alone.
Gosh, what time is it?
What is it?
Sleep some more.
I need to submit a column by the end of today,
but I forgot.
You brought your laptop with you.
If it's that urgent, write it here.
Well... No, I...
The materials are at home.
Sleep some more.
Order some room service before you check out.
I'll leave my card open.
Do they enjoy drinking Château Labro?
It's different every time, but they do enjoy it.
How much...
are all these?
It's slightly over 20,000 dollars.
Enjoy your time.
Darn.
I'm...
I'm so sorry.
Please spare me.
- I'm so sorry. - Look.
(Senior Presidential Secretary Ahn Ji Hwan)
You're a lawyer yourself. So you must know.
Did you really think you would be safe...
after taking bribes from dolphin this openly?
Right now,
Even if the legendary physician came back alive,
he would give up and return to the underground.
You can't be spared. You're dead already.
Sir.
Please spare me. Please, sir.
Darn!
Even if you were my son, I couldn't spare you, son of a gun.
Everyone else is about to go down together with you!
Goodness.
Darn it.
I have to go...
welcome those who barged in with reporters.
Don't think of anything else...
but this.
Go down alone.
I can't go down alone.
What?
What I took was only a small sum.
And dolphin deals with billions of dollars.
What are you saying?
(Gain Gallery)
At 7pm on November 15 last year.
While you were having boiled pork...
with dolphin, the actual owner of Christmas Fund,
a million dollars was loaded in cash...
in the trunk of your car.
How did you know that?
Isn't that obvious?
I cashed out the money. Didn't you know?
You know what?
I can't go down alone even if I want to.
I was only taking commissions from him,
and you were very close with him.
So you need to take care of me.
That's the way out for us both.
Gosh, Mr. Jung.
You should've just said yes when I begged.
Look how embarrassing this is.
All right, Mr. Jung.
Look, this is...
not easy.
If it gets out that I'm involved,
the problem may grow even bigger.
Mr. Jung,
couldn't you take the bullet for us all?
We'll try to come up with an issue to cover it.
It's going to be all right.
People will soon forget about it.
You know that.
You said I was already dead.
That even the legendary physician couldn't save me.
Gosh.
And if I take the bullet, they will soon find out...
how I ended up taking the bullet, and who's behind me.
Don't you get it?
Let's say you get to silence me.
What will you do about dolphin?
I'll try to figure out a way.
All right?
Now that you said so,
I'll be waiting at ease.
Pictures, texts, and ledgers.
(Recording)
And a voice recording.
Tell me if there's anything you want from me.
I said I was coming!
There they are.
Do you have anything to say to the people?
- Any accomplices? - What's the result?
- What's your view? - Are you having any problems?
Who are the higher-ups you're suspecting guilty?
Did the suspect admit to anything?
- Please say a word. - Sir.
Sir!
- Please say a word. - Wait.
- Sir. - Tell us what you know.
- Sir. - Please tell us what you think.
- Are you ready? - Yes.
We've been after them for 3 months and 2 weeks.
If we miss them this time, there won't be another chance.
We've got backup forces to block all the escape routes.
They're only Yeouido businessmen.
I doubt they have guns or are good runners.
Our struggles end today.
All right. Everyone, be careful.
- Yes, sir. - Yes, sir.
Let's go.
It's okay.
Don't you want me to leave tomorrow?
- Hi, girl. - Hi.
Hi.
What about...
- Hey, that looks delicious. - Hey.
- Did you win some? - Yes, of course.
- What's this? - I don't know.
I'll buy you a handbag.
Hey, this guy is so good.
Take it easy.
- What... - Come on and do it.
We're approaching.
Wait.
- Hey. - What?
He's looking for you guys. What should I do?
Hello.
You ordered large-sized yangjangpi and medium-sized tangsuyuk earlier.
But the food was served the other way.
My boss says he's really sorry.
He wants to give you a refund for the yangjangpi...
and offer some free food. Do you mind?
No wonder that yangjangpi seemed a little small.
Sure thing.
Okay.
We weren't expecting anyone. I wondered who it was.
- Sorry about this. Please enjoy. - Thank you.
Darn it.
What?
Where did they go?
Where did they all go?
Darn!
Goodness.
We got the Intel straight from the prosecution,
but they ran off right before we raided them.
I'm sure the info leaked from within.
Sir.
You know why the darn prosecution looks down on us.
We're pathetic, submissive, and servile just like them,
but we fall and submit to even the slightest pressure.
So, do you have someone in mind?
If then, I'd be beating them up to a pulp.
Then who can we trust?
For now,
other than Joong Jin...
What do you want me to do?
Summon them one by one...
and interrogate them?
You should tell us what to do.
I'm too ashamed to face Ms. Han Hye Ryul.
You know what to do.
You should tell her that the Intel turned out to be wrong...
and they were long gone when you went there.
We can't tell her that one of us leaked the info.
It hasn't even been a while since the reformation.
Sir, that's...
And for the time being, investigate the case only with him.
No one else is willing to join you anyway.
You two are known to ask for struggles.
What about us?
I hear you're too condescending.
Excuse me?
This is the wide area investigation unit.
We take on big cases.
And everyone's eager to make results.
But you guys are hung up with an unpromising case,
acting as if you're the only ones with a sense of duty.
Wouldn't that be ridiculous and annoying?
Don't give me excuses, and break the case.
I want results.
- Ji Gu Won. - Yes?
Let's just say you gave up on your own promotion.
But what about Joong Jin? He could reach to senior superintendent.
Don't you think you're getting in his way?
Gosh. Maybe we shouldn't have brought it up.
We got nowhere with it.
No, it's fine. The boss said what was right.
You're not the type to end your career being a lieutenant.
You're the smartest person I saw.
Why put me on cloud nine all of a sudden? I can't get used to this.
That's why I'm going to catch...
all of those involved in the Christmas Fund.
I'm going to paint these jerks' faces...
all over the news headlines and the front pages of newspapers...
and have you promoted.
Prosecutors seized and searched the Blue house this morning.
You have seen the prosecution vehicles enter the Blue house.
- Prosecutor Oh and employees... - Prosecutor Oh Seong Hyun didn't...
- from Seoul Central District... - answer reporters' questions...
and entered the main building of the Blue house with investigators...
The conflict within the prosecution is getting out of hand.
We have reported a few days ago that Jang Il,
the head of Central District Office, has carried out a search of...
Ham & Lee law corporation where senior prosecutor Han Hye Ryul's...
father is the head.
There is a dominant opinion that this was a vindictive investigation,
as prosecutor Han has led an investigation on Jusung...
and Christmas Fund without the approval...
of the upper management, and were at odds with Mr. Jang.
At 11am this morning, Prosecutor Han obtained...
a sudden search warrant from court...
on the alleged bribes case related to the Christmas Fund...
and has commenced a search on some of the Blue house personnel.
Meanwhile, prosecution has explained that it's leading the search...
with the Blue house cooperation by securing necessary data...
with the method of voluntary submission.
Have you offered a bribe related to the Christmas Fund case?
You have visited the prosecution frequently.
What have you conversed about?
I had meals there.
As reported as an exclusive earlier, it was found out that...
the corporate raider, Ji Joon Ki, known as the dolphin,
has visited the prosecution seventy times in the period of three months.
He is on trial on restraint,
and is also the key figure of the Christmas Fund.
We must keep an eye on...
whether the investigation agency has aided and abetted the getaway...
of the Christmas Fund executives...
- who are wanted. - That crazy woman!
Han Hye Ryul...
that crazy woman. It's even difficult to pronounce her name.
Han Hye Ryul. Gosh.
Gosh, darn it.
That thing...
Are all her insides just guts?
Does she only consume guts and nothing else?
How can she be so bold like that?
Is she acting that way because she can't distinguish...
between her backyard and the backyard of the Blue house?
How dare she storm inside there?
Ignoring all procedures and approvals.
Messing with us by leaking all information to the media.
Who does she think she is?
Hey, take disciplinary action against her.
No, you can't. Never.
Why not?
You guys ignore all my instructions...
and are playing couple's politics.
Go ahead and take disciplinary action. And transfer her.
You can't. Please.
She's asking to be hit.
Why are you trying to dance to her tunes?
She will only prosper if you do that.
You will only make a martyr out of her.
Hey! How dare you...
bring up martyrs?
So stop obsessing over getting rid of her.
Just because you hate her...
and think that it'll be better to get her out of sight.
- Why not just shoot her, then? - What? And become a killer?
Yes.
- What you just said is correct. - What?
Why make her a martyr and you become a killer?
The more you strike her, the bigger she'll become.
And the more she'll grow as you trample on her.
She'll only thank you and dance around even more.
You and I have been labelled...
as a political prosecutor who lined up for power.
We'll only give her a strong impression if we strike her.
Is Han Hye Ryul a person to be prosecuted by anyone?
Why sacrifice such a person...
and make her a political hero?
Then, you want me to sit around and watch her do this?
Why aren't you reporting on the computer you confiscated?
There must be something on Na Geun Woo.
Since you are so heated up like this...
anything we have on them will be wasted and become meaningless.
And that's what that couple wants.
They are thinking "let's get rid of everything that needs to be...
out in the open and blur it out when we can."
Their goal is not Jusung nor the VIP.
They are trying to paint a bigger picture.
Why are you trying to do the rough sketch for them?
Don't set the table for them.
Let me ask you one thing.
You...
Don't you secretly want them to thrive however twisted this is...
because of your son, Kang Baek?
What?
Listen.
It'll never happen.
But let me explain this with an example.
Let's say I got off with your wife.
I drove you out and took over your position.
And made it into her family.
All this upsets you already,
but I thrive and become the prosecutor general.
And you idle around because you can't even quit.
And I ignore you.
But...
I'm fine as long as my Ji Yi is well.
Will you cheer me on?
You will take my wife?
Sure, why not? Thank you.
I'll cheer you on with all my heart.
Money? Tell me if you need it.
No, I'm sorry.
I gave you the wrong example.
It hurts. I'm sorry.
What kind of example was that?
- Darn it. - Gosh.
They have everything they want.
Now, there's one only thing left. Something that looks cool is left.
They want to play king.
Stop dancing to their tune when they are painting such a picture.
We've seen people grow out of political power like that.
Darn it. Then, what do you want to do?
My nomination to be a candidate will blow over.
Gosh.
If I think about Kang Baek, I shouldn't suggest this.
Let's...
thread them.
What are you saying?
What about Kang Baek?
Thread them with what? Why bring up Kang Baek?
Ji Yi.
- What? - Ji Yi.
She's head over heels for Kang Baek.
And you're saying you are thinking about Kang Baek?
Honestly, Kang Baek is out of her league.
If you turn them as your enemy, you're helping them thrive.
Let's just take them in.
Then, you'll definitely be insured.
The one thing that Han Hye Ryul...
thinks so dearly of...
is Kang Baek.
Would she fall for this that easily?
What do you think came out from the computer?
They are curious themselves.
But what if we don't disclose it and keep it to ourselves?
That'll drive them crazy.
We should get in their hair.
The more I think about that crazy woman...
But would this...
work on that crazy woman?
Gosh, is that "crazy woman" referring to me?
You surprised me.
I knocked. But your conversation must have been so interesting.
I should move the sofa towards the door or something.
I'll be leaving now.
If a prosecutor who investigates and prosecutes with evidence...
according to law and rules is a crazy woman,
I'll be the crazy woman.
So, don't even think about doing anything,
whatever you find in the computers from Ham & Lee law corporation.
Those things won't work on the crazy woman.
There was a passage that hit me hard...
while reading a weekly news magazine recently.
I will quote it as it is.
(Kim Jae Young, Na Geun Woo)
"This is a story about common sense and senselessness."
"Every day, there are labourers..."
"who can't return home in one piece from industrial sites in Korea."
(Na Geun Woo)
"Around 2000 people can't keep their promises to return home."
"The death rate of industrial accidents in Korea..."
"is the highest among OECD member states."
(Debate on Effectiveness of Serious Accidents Punishment Act...)
(and Industrial Accident Prevention Measures)
I'd like to ask this.
Is any part of the quote I just read sensible?
Korea's current labour market is beyond irrationality.
In fact, it is absurd.
I don't think you're in the position to talk about morals to others.
It's funny.
(Debate on Effectiveness of Serious Accidents Punishment Act...)
(and Industrial Accident Prevention Measures)
(Na Geun Woo)
I...
am thinking about whether I have the right to criticize...
a person's common sense and senselessness.
If only those without flaws...
can criticize and reprimand others and social issues...
Then, I don't have that right.
However,
at least to the place where someone is waiting.
(Na Geun Woo)
The right to go home safely should be protected.
That no one shall be exposed to danger without discrimination.
As a lawyer, I believe I'm obligated to say that.
Because the law is...
to protect the weak.
(Debate on Effectiveness of Serious Accidents Punishment Act...)
(and Industrial Accident Prevention Measures)
There he is.
Professor Na. Thank you for your comments in the hearing.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Due to Prosecutor Han's sudden request for a warrant,
the search and seizure are conducted in the Blue house.
Were you aware of this?
Did you give her advice...
on the Blue house search and seizure?
Do you have any comments on the perspective...
that the connection between the Blue House and Jusung is...
targeted to solidify your run for office?
When do you plan to make it official?
- I'm sorry. Let him pass. - I'm sorry.
- Professor Na. - Please.
- Professor Na. - Just one question.
- Wait. - Is it true?
- Why won't you answer? - Answer me.
(Assistant Woo)
Honey.
I watched the hearing.
You looked splendid.
"Korea's current labour market is beyond irrationality."
"In fact, it is absurd."
I knew you'd say that.
You see,
can we...
meet right now?
What's gotten into you? You never wanted to see me at this hour.
Did you miss me that much?
Where are we going?
Where are we?
I wanted to...
talk to you in a quiet place.
The place we always go to is quiet too.
This is so quiet,
no one would know even if someone dies here.
What are you saying?
Look. There's not even a streak of light.
What?
Did you want to get laid under the stars?
You see,
I have something to say.
Say it.
It's not...
appropriate for this.
Then?
How are you supposed to say it?
Let's break up.
I'm sorry.
What?
What did you just say?
Say that again.
What did you just say?
If I were this reporter,
I'd want them to sue me for defamation.
- For factual defamation? - Yes.
That proves the article is true.
Yes.
If they sue you for the defamation of character,
you can file a counter charge for false accusation.
If I get sued for factual defamation,
I'd request the judicial review.
That would take years.
I must do it no matter how long it takes.
Getting my reputation damaged due to genuine fact...
is merely a false reputation.
I put together the related precedents and theories.
You have many of these.
Can I use one?
That could put you in serious risk.
That's how the biggest cyber attack...
on US Department of Defence network in 2008...
began.
It started with the flash drive...
someone picked up in the department parking lot.
The easiest way to hack is...
to drop a few flash drives near the target...
or hand it over to the target without a blink.
And the target uses it.
Then it will absorb all the data in the computer network.
A chain is only as strong as its weakest link.
You must aim...
for the weakest link.
(The Empire)
The dolphin is no human.
You must be very careful.
Stop it!
I cannot do that.
What do I mean to you?
I will embrace Ji Yi.
That will only complicate the situation.
When I chose you,
I bet my pride.
Is what we see from that couple really everything?
Don't act up.
I will take full responsibility.
How are you going to take responsibility?
This student dies with this.
If I was afraid of getting hurt,
I would've never started in the first place.
I should bet my life.
(The Empire)