The Judge from Hell
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- What happened? - Hey.
If it's suicide, it's probably because he kidnapped Kang. If it's murder...
Who could it have been?
Someone who wanted Jeong Seonho to die.
Stating the obvious, don't you think?
The body is mutilated beyond visual identification.
Let's wait for the autopsy results.
- We found this near the scene. - Okay.
"My father and brother killed me."
"EPISODE 12"
I...
did not kill my brother.
Then why would your brother
leave a note like this?
I'm curious, too.
The day your brother supposedly died,
what were you doing?
I was home.
All security cameras at your home were destroyed,
so we can't verify who came and went.
On the day Judge Kang was held captive at my house,
they were destroyed in the morning.
My brother likely did it.
Is that why you wanted to kill your brother?
Because he kept causing trouble?
Why would I do that?
It's not worth killing him myself.
I killed him.
I raised him wrong and set him on the wrong path.
No matter what anyone says,
he was precious to me.
Was he so precious to you
that you had to hold his funeral even before the DNA results came out?
He's already gone.
Will they fall for it?
Of course.
Right, Justitia?
Oh, blue!
It's so pretty.
You're wrinkling them.
The day Judge Kang was held captive,
Jeong Taegyu met with an assemblyman at a golf course.
The one preparing to propose legislation on the redevelopment of Hwangcheon.
- Let's go. - All right.
- Seems shady. - Yes.
When do we get the DNA results?
In three days.
The burial day.
There's something fishy going on here.
Why are you so quiet?
What's bothering you?
I just have things to think about.
We have time before the burial. Let's wait for the DNA results.
Keep an eye on Jaegeol and Taegyu.
- Yes, sir. - All right.
PHOTOS FROM THE SCENE JEONG SEONHO
Must I express...
my condolences?
How dare you!
She's a guest.
Thank you for coming.
Congratulations. The thorn in your side is gone.
Hey!
No need to pretend in front of me.
I know
you're not sad at all.
You're moving the body tomorrow?
Good luck.
What a bitch.
How amusing.
How could you?
Why did you have to go before me?
The body found in the car is not Jeong Seonho's.
What? What do you mean?
The results from the NFS.
Then who was in the car?
The DNA matches a wanted fugitive who disappeared ten years ago.
What?
That doesn't make sense.
That means Jeong Seonho is alive.
Jeong Seonho was last seen by a motel in Gangwon-do.
He got into an unregistered car there and vanished.
- I'll go back to Gangwon-do. - Okay.
There's no need.
I'm...
turning myself in.
Seonho!
Sir.
Seonho is apparently at the police station.
- He's alive? - Yes.
4 DAYS AGO
VIP PATIENT: KANG BITNA
- Hello. - You're here.
- Yes. - Hello.
Hey.
Where is she?
We heard she was being discharged and came to help,
but she's not here.
At 10 tonight at the café in front of the villa.
Where were you? I was worried.
Sit down so we can talk.
I was going to handle it myself,
but I thought it'd be better to let you know in advance.
What is it?
Jeong Seonho is in Gangwon-do.
He has evidence of the J serial killings.
I'm from reception.
Can you open the door for a moment?
The police called.
You should have just died then.
We're going to use Jeong Seonho to catch J.
I found it!
You got this, Justitia.
Hey.
I'm going to clean up a bit.
Hurry up.
Come on.
Whose axe is that?
Why do you want to know?
Is it your brother's or father's?
I don't know. I can't say.
Why? Are you scared?
That you might die in the basement like your mom?
Shut up.
Why did you run away with an axe that isn't yours?
You were planning to call home.
"I have proof of the serial killings."
"So help me escape."
Right?
Take that to the police station and turn yourself in.
And tell them who J is. Your father or brother.
Why should I do that?
Don't you want revenge on your mom's killer?
I'll help you.
I don't trust you.
You should.
Because your brother and father will kill you.
Fine. Then let's make a bet.
Shouldn't we just take the ax?
No. He has to turn himself in
so we can use him as a witness later.
But do you think he'll do it?
We'll find out.
Call home as you planned to.
If your father and brother help you,
I'll walk away.
But if I'm right, you have to cooperate with me.
What do you say?
Hello?
Taegyu. It's me.
Help me.
Where are you? I'll send someone now.
You won't report me, will you?
I won't. Don't worry.
Okay. I won't.
We should have killed him along with his mom.
Well, it's better late than never.
PHOENIX INN
Where are we going?
Stop the car. Stop!
What the...
Who are you? Get out of the way!
- We are... - Who?
Demons.
- Let them go after a few days. - Okay!
- How much of their memories do we erase? - Just enough.
Okay.
I won.
Are you really going to take revenge on the guy that killed my mom?
Of course.
What are you doing?
I'm recalling what you did to me in the basement.
Pisses me off.
Let's end this bad blood between us.
What do I need to do?
The Judge from Hell
Where did you get that?
He's a sinner who died ten years ago. For perfect evidence destruction,
we're often asked to declare the bodies of sinners as missing.
Our special preservation technology
keeps the body fresh as if they died
- just yesterday... - The note.
I wrote what you told me to.
MY FATHER AND BROTHER KILLED ME
But why are we doing this?
To trick your father and brother to buy time.
So you can live and turn yourself in.
Clean up the scene.
Yes, ma'am!
Protect him until he hands himself over.
Don't worry.
And you. Don't hit him.
I'll try.
Over here.
- You called the police? - I'm not here as an officer.
But as a family member of a victim waiting for you to turn yourself in.
I'm...
turning myself in.
What's your relationship
with the person who was found dead in your car?
I don't know him.
Why did you confine and assault Kang Bitna?
I don't remember.
Hey, asshole.
You attacked Kang Bitna last year.
You were trying to kill her again because you failed then!
Can you lower your voice?
I'll exercise my right to remain silent until he leaves.
What? Your right?
You've heard that somewhere, haven't you?
I ought to...
I'll keep your secret about killing Kang Bitna forever.
Nor will I punish
or legally sentence you.
And revenge for your mother,
you will get it for sure.
My father and brother
starved my mother to death.
- Do you have proof of that? - The camcorder.
- Where is it? - I don't know.
It was in the basement, but it's gone now.
Is Jeong Taegyu J?
Or is it Jeong Jaegeol?
That's...
You've turned yourself in, but why won't you tell the truth?
I won't say more.
For confining and assaulting Kang Bitna, I will accept punishment.
So please make sure my mother's killers
get what they deserve, too.
Daon.
We sent the ax to NFS for testing.
It's been expedited, so we'll hear back in three days.
I shouldn't have said that here.
- I'm sorry. - It's all right.
DETENTION
Thanks for cooperating with us.
Damn it!
God damn it!
I should've killed him.
Sir.
What did that asshole say to the police?
We don't know yet.
Also, we suspect the redevelopment project will be suspended.
I think the assemblyman got cold feet.
It doesn't matter. What I want to know is
what Jeong Seonho said and when he's being released.
Because he held captive an incumbent judge, he'll...
God damn it!
Make sure you bring him to me, okay?
Yes, sir.
Sir, we got this information from Nobong Police Station.
When Seonho turned himself in, he handed over a weapon
saying it was proof of the serial murders.
A weapon?
- What weapon? - Well, it's...
Tell me now.
Sir, it's a hand ax.
An ax...
Hey, this is big!
Jeong Taegyu bribed an assemblyman
to smooth over the redevelopment of Hwangcheon.
Is there proof?
A clip was deleted from the golf course camera.
But I restored all of it.
They're saying the redevelopment of that area is illegal.
Could it be suspended?
- Of course. - Get ready to question Jeong Taegyu.
I will, damn it...
I'm sorry, sir.
I'm just so excited.
And as you instructed,
we leaked information about the ax Jeong Seonho turned in
so Jeong Taegyu finds out.
Okay, good.
Now explain, Daon.
Why did you suggest we leak that?
Jeong Jaegeol and Jeong Taegyu,
we'll make the real criminal make his move.
That way, you can take care of him
before the results on the ax come out.
Because I think that will help us find J faster.
You're back late.
Damn it!
I remember the first day I met you.
You had that same look in your eyes then.
Jeong Seonho has evidence.
That's impossible.
Go check right now.
There's no need.
Really? We're accomplices.
No, Taegyu.
You did those things.
You told me to, asshole!
I only made suggestions. You made the choice.
Now you must take responsibility for that choice.
Do you know why
I moved slowly on redeveloping Hwangcheon?
The Kylum, which you dropped in Hwangcheon when you escaped from Hell,
I already found it.
In the building next to Hwangcheon Villa.
Where is the Kylum?
Go down and check if the ax is there first.
Hurry up!
The candles are still burning.
Which means no one's been inside.
Shut up and check it.
Jeong Seonho can't come in here.
Who was it?
My hunch was right.
Kang Bitna.
Hello, dear.
I'm sure it's been stifling in there.
I'll let you out soon.
- Is it there? - No.
Who did this?
Kang Bitna.
She's a demon?
That damn bitch!
I'm going to kill her.
You can't kill her.
Then what am I supposed to do?
Give me the Kylum.
Then I'll send you abroad along with all my assets.
How can I trust you?
Just now you tried to abandon me.
Fine. Then hand over the Kylum at the airport.
Give it to the person I send to you.
And you can leave the country right away.
Call me when you're ready.
You'll have to
move quicker than the police.
By the way, how did you do that?
Wow.
You're so smart.
You've been writing Jeong Jaegeol and Jeong Taegyu all day.
You'll wear off your fingerprint.
There's no other way.
JEONG TAEGYU
TAEOK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
DEMON BASTARD
It's all ready. Come to the house.
HWANGCHEON VILLA
- That's... - The Kylum!
- I'll come, too. - You two stay here.
But...
If we knew we'd find it this easily, we only would've stared into this thing.
Shut it.
It's a forged passport.
You'll be able to withdraw the money as soon as you arrive.
The Kylum.
Can you show it to me?
"When a demon lives in a human",
once the human body dies,
"the demon dies with it."
That's what you told me the first time we met.
You can't kill me.
I'm your father.
No.
My father died 26 years ago.
Mr. Jeong Taegyu?
- Yes. - Please follow me. This way.
I will check your ticket and passport.
I was told you have something for me.
No, I don't.
Get it.
Who are you?
Give it.
I killed you.
You did, in the illusion I created.
I use desires hidden deep within humans' hearts to lure them.
What you've seen is nothing but what your heart desires.
You wanted to kill me, Taegyu!
Do you know why I'm sparing your life?
Because spending the rest of your life in prison
will be a harsher punishment than death.
I'm sorry I won't be able to send you any care packages.
Come here.
Come here, damn it.
Where are you going?
Come here, you bastard!
I'll kill you!
Hey! Damn it!
Jeong Taegyu is J?
Yes.
The forensic results are in from NFS.
"The blood on the ax blade"
contained the DNA of serial killer J's victims
"and Inspector Kim Soyeong."
"And on the ax handle,"
"Jeong Taegyu's fingerprints were found."
- Let's go get him. - Yes, sir.
Yes, sir.
Forensic results of the ax are in.
Jeong Taegyu is J.
And also Satan.
We're on our way to Jeong Taegyu's house.
I'll get there first. See you there.
Finally, I'll be immortal.
It was you?
You have ten seconds to tell me what happened.
Ten, seven, three...
Let me go, and let's talk.
We hail from the same place.
I'm in no mood to chat with you.
Go to Hell.
You're Justitia.
Don't you dare say my name with that filthy mouth.
Don't you want to know how Jeong Taegyu became serial killer J?
No. Just die.
Han Daon!
It's related to his deceased parents as well.
Twenty-six years ago,
my rebellion failed, and I escaped from Hell.
I was injured during the escape
and had lost the Kylum, too. I wandered aimlessly when I met him.
And I could sense it right away.
His bloodthirstiness would save me.
Are you here to beg just because you got into university?
I...
I studied really hard even after Mom died
because I wanted to be a son you'd be proud of.
I got into Seoul National University,
Father.
Don't call me Father.
Your birth was a mistake.
My one mistake.
My wife and Seonho will be home soon.
Don't tell anyone you're my son.
Live quietly.
There.
A mistake?
Father.
Damn it!
All humans make mistakes.
Who are you?
One who will turn your mistake into an opportunity.
A demon.
What?
You just wanted him to acknowledge you as his son.
But he treated you like dirt, and it made you angry.
I understand your desire to kill him.
What do you know?
I'm a demon.
I know how far people can fall.
You must kill people for me
and bring me different body parts from their bodies.
And when all the parts are collected,
you'll help me find the Kylum.
Easy, right?
I don't understand what you're saying.
Why should I kill for you?
Because it needs to look like murder committed by a human.
I'm actually on the run.
Fine. Let's say you're a demon.
If I kill for you,
what do I get?
I will remove the stench from your body.
The stench of poverty you've spent your life loathing
but couldn't shake off.
If you work with me,
you'll no longer have to beg for money, honor, or your father's love.
You'll have everything
and rise above everybody else in this world.
Who are you to be offering me that?
Wander in your desires.
My son.
I picked a good one.
Even from his first killing, he was flawless.
Your bastard son
has killed someone!
Of course, there were obstacles.
Water.
But they were easily handled.
As if enjoying the hunt, Taegyu expertly selected his targets.
I'm here to inspect your gas.
Of course, hello.
Please come in this way.
The last one was also perfectly executed.
Just for that reason, you killed innocent people
and Han Daon's family?
It's worth it. Immortality is a blessing.
A blessing I have given myself.
The Kylum!
I'll give it to you.
I don't need it.
I promised I'd bring it and you to Bael.
Don't you want to stay with Han Daon forever in human form?
The body's already prepared.
All you need is the Kylum to enter that body.
You can live on forever in the way you want to.
And by your lover's side.
You are so beautiful!
Congratulations!
Gosh, the groom is so handsome!
So beautiful!
Look how gorgeous!
So pretty!
You whom I have resurrected,
rise from the death and obey.
Awaken from the darkness
and slay your enemies.
I didn't even imagine you had such a desire.
You've become a human.
You don't repent, do you?
Nor do I regret.
Carry out your remaining punishment in Hell.
Don't trust Bael.
He's the demon of all demons!
You're wrong. The demon of all demons
is me.
Now that I'm no longer in that old man's body...
I can put up a good fight.
You wish.
There are ranks even among demonic powers.
I may be hurt,
but you can't beat me.
Wander in your nightmares.
Damn it.
I'll kill you.
Go to Hell.
Geenna
No.
Please, no!
No!
There.
Over there.
Incheon Port. Jeong Taegyu got away.
Incheon Port?
What the...
Why did it suddenly stop?
Seriously? God damn it.
Just a second. I'll fix it right away.
Damn it.
Jeong Taegyu, you son of a bitch!
Die! Die, you bastard!
- Who are you? - Let's go together.
To Hell.
- Are you a detective? - No.
I'm the son of your victims.
When did he get on?
What?
Damn it.
It's been a while.
Have we... met?
The last murders you committed.
I'm the only survivor of the Yeonju-dong murder.
Ah.
You were that kid?
It's so nice to see you.
Yeah, you too.
I've waited 25 years.
That's exactly what she said.
Kim...
So...
yeong.
Don't move! I'll shoot!
It's you.
I've waited for 25 years.
We finally meet.
You shouldn't have tried so hard.
Why did you follow me? Now look at you.
Goodbye.
Shit!
Jeong Taegyu, you're under arrest
for the J serial killings
and for harming a police officer.
Wait. I'll turn myself in.
Here. Cuff me.
Does it hurt? Beg for your life.
You're pathetic.
And pitiful.
- I feel sorry for you. - What?
People like you who don't know how to repent,
are the most pitiful in the world.
I'll make sure you regret saying that.
JEONG TAEGYU
This is your last chance.
Beg for your life.
You beg for forgiveness!
From all those you've killed.
Beg before I kill you!
Even if I die,
my colleagues will catch you.
You'll be put on trial and punished for your crimes.
In life, you'll rot in jail.
In death, you'll burn in Hell, Jeong Taegyu!
You little...
Is this why you were so cocky?
They'll get you...
no matter what.
I usually...
dismember them after I kill them.
But I didn't want to show that officer any mercy.
I was so angry, you know?
So...
I cut it off when she was still alive.
Chop, chop.
Chop!
You asshole!
Damn it.
You bastard.
Die!
Die, you bastard!
Say what you did was wrong.
Beg for forgiveness!
From all those you've killed.
And from me.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me.
Like this?
The boat Jeong Taegyu's on leaves in an hour.
I'm going to kill him.
If you kill him,
I will give everything as a demon to protect you in Hell.
But if you let him live,
I will give everything as a judge to make sure he's punished.
Legally.
Whatever you choose, I trust you.
So you should trust me, too,
and do what you want.
The duty of a police officer is to reveal the crime, not punish.
We investigate according to procedure,
and judges punish with verdicts.
Legally and fairly.
Promise me.
Wherever you are and whatever you do,
don't ever forget that you're a detective.
You idiot.
Jeong Taegyu.
You're under arrest for killing the J serial murder victims
and Inspector Kim Soyeong.
You have the right to remain silent!
And the right to an attorney.
You may refuse any unfair statement.
What the...
Damn it!
What an idiot.
Damn it.
- My leg hurts! - Asshole.
- Are you all right? - Yes.
Detective. You were so cool back there.
Had your parents seen you,
they would have said, "Our son has grown up so well."
"We're so proud of our son."
- Well, then... - Of course.
OLD HAG
What?
SOON-TO-BE-DEAD
Why is a soon-to-be-dead woman calling me?
Can I ask a favor?
To get Han Daon on the boat?
How did you know?
I know everything you do.
You said you couldn't protect him. That it's up to me now.
I was bluffing to see what you'd do.
What?
The boat can be stopped,
but I can't stop Han Daon from going to Hell.
Don't worry. Even if he goes to Hell, I'll protect him.
COURT
KICK KANG BITNA OUT!
WHERE'S A JUDGE'S CONSCIENCE?
THE JUDICIARY IS DEAD THERE IS NO JUSTICE
KANG BITNA OUT WE DON'T NEED TRASH
Judge Kang! Stop handing down
unjust rulings!
Stop!
While Assemblyman Jeong remains missing,
Jeong Taegyu, CEO of Taeok Industrial Development,
who's been revealed to be serial killer J,
will face his first trial for murdering an officer.
However, Judge Kang Bitna, who's provoked outrage
for her controversial rulings, will be presiding.
Thus, there are strong doubts as to whether a fair trial is possible.
Yes, Assemblyman.
Judge Kang will make sure everything goes well.
Yes, sir. Goodbye, sir.
Yes, this is Na Yeongjin...
Goodness, Assemblyman Jang.
Don't worry.
As you requested, Judge Kang will be presiding over this case.
Yes, sir. Yes.
Sounds like Jeong Taegyu's made deals with many assembly members.
It does. And now they're all getting anxious.
The phone's ringing off the hook.
Gosh, that's bitter.
Hello, Minister.
I'm sure she couldn't come for a reason.
Think of me as your daughter today.
And I'll be your grandson.
DEFENDANT
You can stop playing judge now.
Bael.
For finding the Kylum and sending Satan back to Hell,
I forgive all your sins.
I have one last mission for you. Release Jeong Taegyu,
punish him, and send him directly to Hell.
If you refuse,
you will be dragged to Hell...
and face a terrible death.
Isn't she late?
All rise.
There will be...
no trial.
The Judge from Hell
♪ Lost ♪
♪ In the dark alone ♪
♪ What is the aim of justice ♪
♪ Justice, justice ♪
If you don't release Jeong Taegyu, you'll die.
Just wrap up the trial and let him go.
- I'm a judge. - You're a demon first.
Let him go.
Taeok Industrial Development building basement level 5 wasn't searched.
- Let's go. - Freeze!
What is this?
Let's make a trade. I'll have you released.
We need to play our parts.
If I give Jeong Taegyu a light sentence,
will you hate me?
I trust you.
It's only right that a criminal must be punished.
Let that be a reality, not a miracle.
However, regarding these crimes,
the statute of limitations has already ended in 2014.
That crime was not considered.
Han Daon. She's going to die!
- You really won't regret this? - Kang Bitna!
I wouldn't have started if I was going to.
Don't die, please! Please, Kang Bitna!
Translated by Jamie