All language subtitles for Diary of a Prosecutor E14

When you are young,
you think the world revolves around you.

And you believe your hard work
will pay off no matter what.

Because you think
you're the protagonist of your life.

But at some point,

you realize that life doesn't
always work out that way.

-Here.
-Thank you, sir.

-All right.
-I'll make the reservation for you.

-Okay.
-Yes, sir.

I should get going after this last shot.

Go get my car.

You're going already?

-Yes.
-Let's go for another round.

No, I had enough for today.
Do you know any nice places?

Well…

I'll report to you
if there's anything new.

Is there anything else you
need to tell me?

-No.
-No, sir.

All right.

You may leave now.

What's with Mr. Cho these days?

I thought he made up with Choi Jong-hun.

He even bought him raw fish.

I don't think

Choi Jong-hun called him to buy him food.
It was to give him a blow.

Do you know what happened?

Don't even ask.

FORMER DISTRICT CHIEF
HWANG HAK-MIN ACQUITTED

PROSECUTION ACCUSED
OF ATTEMPTING TO COVER UP

This is ridiculous.

-Hwang Hak-min has been acquitted.
-My gosh, this is such a mess.

I didn't expect much,
but it's just as I predicted.

The prosecution will be harshly criticized
for covering up for its own.

On the rooftop in five minutes.

ON THE ROOFTOP IN 5 MINUTES

Hello?

Yes. Please wait a moment.

Yes, hold on.

What took you so long?

I ran into some investigators
on my way here.

Can't we just date out in the open?

I don't like public displays of affection.

What kind of affection?

What?

What?

-I mean…
-What kind of affection?

What were you thinking?

-What is it?
-I just mean…

Ms. Sung!

Why are you being like this?

Ms. Cha isn't the only prosecutor here.
I'm a prosecutor too.

Do you not even care what I say?

-I'm sorry.
-No.

I just wanted to talk to you…

I'm sorry.

I thought I had to do something.

Okay. You did well.

-You're not upset, are you?
-No.

-I'm glad you did that.
-Are you upset?

No. The weather is nice.

I'm so sorry.

Mr. Gu Ji-hwan.

You filed a charge against your employer,
CEO Yang Ju-chan, for assault.

Yes.

What kind of job did you do?

I mostly drove as a chauffeur

and ran some errands for him.

How long have you worked for him?

I think it's been about five or six years.

You told the police

that the defendant
habitually assaulted you.

Yes.

Cut in.

Hey, I told you to cut in!

-Darn it.
-When he found something annoying,

What kind of idiot are you?

he would swear at me and kick me.

He would even slap me
on the back of my head.

Please tell me what happened on the 1st.

I also got beaten up that day.
At his office in Myeongmun-dong.

Tell me the situation of the day.

That day, I went to ask him a big favor.

My child will go to high school next year.

My kid does very well in school,
so I wanted to get my kid private lessons.

But I can't afford it
with my current salary.

So I asked him if I could get a pay raise.

-Then Mr. Yang…
-What?

I've fed you and provided for you
this whole time. How dare you…

I couldn't put up with it

for my petty pay anymore.
So I called the police.

Let's go.

I don't remember.

I was a little drunk that night.

No one in Jinyeong can mess with me.

See you.

We just had a hearing
for the habeas corpus.

Fortunately, it went well.

Mr. Cho.

Park Seon-u has been released.

Did you know about that?

The case got reassigned
to Division 1 a while ago.

Don't get so worked up
over someone else's case.

Just keep quiet.

As you know,

if we go further down Choi's bad side,
it'll be troublesome for both of us.

I think what's more troublesome is
that Park Seon-u is released.

Hey.

I'm just stepping back
because he's not worth confronting.

If something's wrong, we need to fix it.

They say winning a war is

more important than winning a battle.

If you keep losing a battle,
you can't even go to war.

Stop talking back.

Prosecutor Lee, it's just that
he's being investigated without detention.

It's not like he's acquitted.

He'll eventually be.

Choi Jong-hun is covering up for him
from the investigation stage.

If the case is brought to trial like this
without an arrest,

it's obvious he'll get out with probation.

You can't be so sure yet.

Prosecutor Lee.

It's not our case anymore. That's enough.

Let's not waste our energy
over little things like this.

Mr. Cho, how can this be a little thing?

That jerk got questioned

by the prosecution for drunk driving.

But he drank and drove again the--

What do you want me to do then?

Do I have to take care of
other divisions' cases now?

Don't make this harder on me.

Gosh. Just get out.

I'm begging you.

When we were in Yeosu,

Judge Kim was at the bottom
among all the judges.

Hey, among the prosecutors,
he was always at the bottom.

Don't be ridiculous and just drink.

You guys haven't changed at all.

Hey, look.

We, prosecutors,

have this principle of uniformity
of public prosecutors.

Without loyalty, we're nothing.

Hey.

Do you know why judges
don't have such principles?

That's because
you guys only care about yourselves.

Because we don't need one.

Even without such principles,
our young judges are so obedient.

On the contrary,

there are many cases of insubordination
among the prosecutors.

That's why you guys had to
come up with a principle like that.

It must be hard for you
to keep them under control.

Gosh, you brat…

-Hey.
-Yes.

Right?

Yes.

PROSECUTOR LEE SEON-UNG

Hello, Mr. Cho.

Hello? Mr. Cho?

Prosecutor Lee.

It's so loud. I can barely hear you.
Where are you?

I'm on the third floor of Jeil Building
at the intersection.

The one across Oasis.
You know where it is, right?

Yes. Of course, I do.

Tell everyone to come here right away.

-What? Why?
-What?

It's the order from Branch Chief Choi.

Our branch chief
and their branch chief judge made a bet.

Division 2 is coming too.

So come running right away.

If you arrive after them,
you will be doomed. Okay?

Did you hear that?

Yes.

All right then. You should call everyone

and tell them to come right away.

I'll pay for the taxi,
so make it quick. Okay?

Yes, sir. I will.

All right. Bye.

Hey, why did you
pick up the phone so late?

Where are you? Are you drinking?

GOODNIGHT

Hello, Mr. Lee.

What? Now?

THE OWNER OF THE SWEET VOICE IS REVEALED

Okay.

See you.

I'll be right back, Mother.

-My gosh.
-What's going on?

I was putting my kids to sleep.

-My gosh.
-Mr. Cho.

-Hey.
-You're here.

-Okay.
-Hey.

Wait a second.

You're here.

-Hey.
-Yes, sir.

-Everyone is here now.
-She's not here yet.

-Thanks for coming.
-All right. We're here.

Hey, you made it.

All right. It's time to take a count.

-All right. Gather around.
-Come here.

-Hurry.
-Come on.

Pair up.

-He's not picking up.
-Come here.

-It's all set.
-Okay. Have a seat.

Come in hand in hand.

-One.
-One.

-Come over here.
-Yes, sir.

-Two.
-Two.

-Stand here.
-Yes, sir.

-Three.
-Three.

Stop frowning.

-Four.
-Four.

My gosh.

-Five.
-Five.

-Six.
-Six.

Come on in.

-Seven.
-Seven.

-Stand here.
-Yes, sir.

-Eight.
-Eight.

-Nine.
-Nine.

Thanks for coming. Come here.

Well…

Ten!

-What?
-Ten? Everyone's here.

-We win!
-Yes!

It's ten to nine.

Great job, guys.

This is on you.

Let's drink.

All right. Stop frowning.

Gosh. Thanks, guys.

Who's not here?

Lee Seon-ung from Division 2.

-This is nice.
-Everyone's here.

Thanks.

Let's drink.

All prosecutors come
to the conference room by 10 a.m.

Mr. Cho, what are you doing?

Prosecutor Lee.

Yes, sir.

I won't

say much.

When the meeting starts,

don't even breathe too loudly.

Just think that you're dead.

Make sure to stay quiet.

Yes, sir.

I'm not just saying this.

You didn't see
Choi Jong-hun's face last night.

He's about to explode right now.

I told you to come last night.

All you needed to do
was stop by and show your face.

Why did you mess things up like this?

I'm sorry, sir.

I understand what you mean,
so please calm down and…

How could I possibly calm down
in this situation?

If you go in

and face Choi Jong-hun like this,

you'll definitely fail
to hold yourself back

and lose your temper again
as soon as he provokes you.

What do you think will happen then?

You've already become a trial prosecutor,

and I'm just his chauffeur now.

What do you think

will happen to us now?

-Mr. Cho.
-Tell me.

Mr. Cho?

I completely understand your intention.

So please don't worry

and let me go.

I'll make sure
everything works out smoothly.

Are you sure?

Of course.

Promise me.

Seal.

Copy.

Come on, Mr. Cho!

The emergency meeting last night

was about the prosecution's pride.

Even though it was late,
most of the prosecutors showed up

to defend the prosecution's honor.

But a single prosecutor's deviation

let everyone's effort go down the drain.

I find that very unfortunate.

Moreover,

that one prosecutor
was at the office on night duty.

He's the one who got a call
from his division chief

and heard about the meeting
before anyone else.

But he didn't show up.

It's deeply disappointing.

Initially, I really was
going to hold myself back.

This isn't just
about command and discipline.

It's about unity.

What we do here as prosecutors

is all about unity.

Prosecutor Lee.

-Yes, sir.
-Since I made that promise,

I was going to stay quiet.

Do you know

why Admiral Yi Sun-sin won
the Battle of Noryang?

Do you?

Do you think that happened

because Admiral Yi Sun-sin
fought to the death?

Because the Turtle Ship was impeccable?

They won the battle

because the soldiers diligently
carried out the admiral's orders

without doubting him.

-Am I wrong?
-He's the one

who brought up the figure
that he shouldn't have messed with.

DUKSOO LEE CLAN
COLLATERAL DESCENDANT OF YI SUN-SIN

First of all,

I'd like to correct one thing.

The Turtle Ship wasn't used
at the Battle of Noryang.

They all sank
during the Battle of Chilcheollyang.

What?

Branch Chief,
I'd like to ask you one thing.

If unity means
to come running to you while drinking,

does that mean

you will also come running to me
when I call you while drinking?

What?

What a lunatic he is.

I should've let him copy our promise.

Copy it.

We never have one peaceful day.

I know Branch Chief Choi went too far,

but why couldn't
Prosecutor Lee just hold back?

It must be hard for you, Ms. Jang.

What's the point of talking about it?

Hang in there.

By the way,
isn't it about time we do that?

It's a perfect time.

Are you two in?

Gosh. I have too much work to do.

-Hey.
-Come on.

I'm in.

It will definitely relieve our stress.

What about you, Ms. Jang?

All right.

Number one.

Hold out.

Number two. Quit.

-I see.
-Quit?

Number three. Get fired.

Gosh, they all sound plausible.

Number four is suspension,
sick leave, or others.

This one gets only half of the dividend.

A professional gambler
never bets on "others".

All right. The bet is valid
for a week at the most.

You can bet from a minimum of 10,000 won

to a maximum of 50,000 won.

All right then.

Number one?

Branch Chief, this is
an act of insubordination.

Prosecutor Lee has always been
disrespectful to his superiors.

And this time,
he disobeyed the order of his superior

and tarnished the prosecution's honor.

We should hold
another disciplinary committee

and teach him a lesson.

Mr. Nam.

Yes, sir.

You may leave.

Yes, sir.

Come to my office right away.

Okay. Yes, sir.

PROSECUTOR LEE SEON-UNG

Is everyone here?

Yes, sir.

I'll personally sign off everything you do

in Division 2.

Pardon?

Whether it is a warrant or indictment,
it shouldn't go to Mr. Cho.

You should bring it to me
and receive my approval.

Branch Chief, why are you
doing this all of a sudden?

How can I trust you
when you can't keep your juniors in line?

Sir,

-I'll take responsibility for what I've--
-Everyone.

Can you wait outside for a while?

I need to talk to Branch Chief.

No.

There's no need.

Just say it now.

Branch Chief,
I understand your disappointment.

But still,

you're taking away
the division chief's power to sign off?

That basically means
you want me to leave the prosecution.

Please reconsider your decision.

I'm doing this so you can learn
your lesson as a middle manager.

But if that's how you feel,

you can quit.

Do you all understand?

Yes, sir.

Fine. You may leave now.

What…

My gosh.

He's trying to get rid of Mr. Cho, right?

He's going to make him a puppet.

I mean, why is he being so harsh?

Why on earth is that?

Had already had his pay cut down.
What more does he want?

It's obvious what he wants.

He wants him to make a formal apology
and obey him no matter what.

Just like you did?

You must love taking it out
on an innocent person.

What did you say?

-Please, let's not fight between us.
-Why are you being like this?

-Come on.
-Stop it.

-Ms. Cha came all the way here for us.
-Gosh.

-Come on, please.
-We're on the same side here.

He took away his power to approve?

Isn't Branch Chief taking it too far?

I know. Things are a total mess here.

By the way, I'm getting a lot of questions
from other divisions.

-If we're betting on Mr. Cho too.
-What?

No one's interested
in Prosecutor Lee's bet anymore.

What will you do?

Are we betting on Mr. Cho too?

Guys, it's a different story for Mr. Cho.

Prosecutor Lee charged into Branch Chief
on his own like Don Quixote,

so it was okay for us
to joke about it and make a bet.

But not for Mr. Cho.

Imagine if this is happening to you.

Wouldn't you be miserable?

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

Branch Chief Choi.

I was over the line earlier.

Please give me another chance
to serve you properly.

Mr. Cho, you're more passionate
than I thought.

All right. Get up already.

My gosh.

-Come here and have a seat.
-Yes, sir.

-Go ahead and sit.
-Thank you, sir.

You must've been through a lot.

-Here.
-Yes, sir.

All right.

I think I've misunderstood you.

No, sir.

It's my fault
for being rash and imprudent.

See? Isn't it nice
that we open up to each other?

Yes, sir.

All right.

No more misunderstandings from now on.

-Okay?
-Yes, sir.

This is nice.

Do you play golf?

Hello, District Chief Jung.

You guys are early.

-Branch Chief, it's been a while.
-Yes, sir.

Have you been doing well?

-Sure.
-Great.

This is Division Chief Cho Min-ho.

Hey.

It's been a while, Mr. Choi.

Shall we go?

District Chief Jung.

Gosh.

-That was a nice one, Mr. Jung.
-Thanks.

So is everything all right?

Yes, sir. Mr. Park has been
released with no problem.

-Okay.
-So you don't have to worry.

Mr. Park's case has been concluded well,

but the trial for Mr. Kang's case
is not over yet.

Dad.

-Don't you know who my father is?
-I don't care.

That's why I'm telling you.

Mr. Kang? Are you talking
about Congressman Kang Jun-mo's son?

Yes.

Because of Mr. Cho here
and the former branch chief,

I had no face to show to Congressman Kang.

His son was taken to trial
for a trivial thing.

Congressman Kang
must've been disappointed.

Of course, he was.
He's been skipping meals a lot lately.

-Oh, dear.
-Please don't worry about Mr. Kang's case.

I will personally take care of it.

You don't have to.

I believe Mr. Cho will handle things well.

-Yes, sir.
-Am I right?

Gosh, Mr. Jung, please wait.

Oh, dear.

You might trip over your shoelace.

Gosh.

-All right. Shall we go?
-Let's go, Mr. Cho.

-Yes, sir.
-Isn't this nice?

It's so relaxing once we leave town.

Gosh, the weather is so nice today.

But the wind is still chilly.

Here.

It's okay. You can use it.

I'm okay too. Then…

What…

It's warm, right?

It feels so warm.

-It's pretty, isn't it?
-Yes. And the weather is nice.

-Let's take a selfie.
-Okay.

-Heart.
-Sure.

Heart.

One more time.

Come closer.

-Hey, we're here.
-Hey.

-It's us.
-Hello.

-Hello.
-Hello.

Let's go in.

Let's go sit over there.

Come here.

This is nice.

Prosecutor Kim?

-Prosecutor Kim.
-Jeong-u?

Oh, Mr. Hong. Hello.

-My gosh.
-Hello.

What are you doing here?

Well, I wanted to get some fresh air.

-Really?
-Would you like to join us?

-It's okay.
-Are you here alone?

Yes.

-I see.
-Let's go.

-Okay.
-I'll see you later.

Bye.

Where did she go?

It's good to have the hangover soup.

I told you it would be nice.

-I'm so full.
-Gosh.

I feel full too.

Why are you swarming around so early?

Oh, hello.

Prosecutor Lee, did you
give it some thought?

Pardon?

Did you think about

what problem to cause
and whom to mess with next?

Did you?

If you were in my division,
you would've been dead meat.

Cho Min-ho, that punk,

can't get things done properly
even though he's a division chief.

Hello, sir.

Mr. Nam.

Why don't the three of us have dinner
together tonight?

Make a reservation.

What…

Well…

Did you finally make up

with Branch Chief Choi?

Well…

Does this mean

you got back the power to approve…

-Yes.
-Gosh.

Congratulations, sir.

Then Mr. Lee will get
his original job back, right?

I liked it when I didn't have to
go on night duty.

What do you mean?

-He will keep doing it.
-Pardon?

That's until your arrest rate goes up.

Oh, okay.

But he's not getting any cases
that require arrests.

There's no way his arrest rate goes up.

Does that mean
he will go on night duty forever or what?

Then Seon-ung should make up
with Branch Chief as well.

I believe Mr. Cho will
mediate between them.

Am I right?

Give me updates on the cases
you're working on.

Sure.

Do you think Mr. Cho has given in
to Choi Jong-hun?

I think so.

My goodness.

Even my pride is hurt.

Why couldn't Mr. Cho
hold out a little more?

I understand Mr. Cho though.

He got all his limbs cut off,
so he couldn't do anything.

How could he hold out?

Before things got worse,

he had to cave in.

Still, it just feels so bitter.

You both don't know
anything about Mr. Cho.

Jong-hak.

Do you really think Mr. Cho is
giving way to Choi Jong-jun?

Prosecutor Oh,
do you think that's who he is?

What do you mean?

Mr. Cho is putting on an act now.

An act?

I'd bet my life on this.

Mr. Cho is pretending to give way
to Choi Jong-jun, which is his strategy.

Until he gains the power
to go against Choi Jong-hun, okay?

-Hello, Mr. Cho.
-My gosh.

Now? Okay.

I guess you're right.

Good luck.

-Mr. Cho.
-Hey.

Did you want to see me?

Is the 2K Motors Case in the final trial?

-Yes, sir.
-Make sure

to keep Branch Chief
updated on the details

and follow his instructions.

Yes, sir.

All right.

And…

What?

You must have something else to say.

Like what?

Like "Pretend to report
the details to him."

Or "Pretend to follow his instructions
and actually ignore them."

What do you mean?

-Pardon?
-What?

-What?
-What are you saying?

What?

Anyway,

make sure to be cautious
and not get on his nerves.

Mr. Cho, this case is…

Above all cases…

You know well about this case.
Because of it, Branch Chief Kim In-ju--

Prosecutor Lee.

Do you think
I'm doing this for my own sake?

I'm doing this for Criminal Division 2.

You guys can't do well
without me doing well.

You know how things work here, right?

Am I right?

Yes. Sure.

All right.

You may leave.

DIVISION CHIEF CHO MIN-HO

Which number was quitting? Number two?

Yes. Number one is holding out.

Number two is quitting.

And number three is getting fired.

Number two.

I bet on number two.

Ms. Jang, number two.

What?

Did something happen?

Ms. Jang, take a look at this.

Okay.

A PROSECUTOR'S PERSONAL REVENGE

HIS FATHER FOUGHT AGAINST
ASSEMBLYMAN KANG OVER NOMINATION

My goodness.

What is he going to do?

Gosh, don't cry.

It's nothing to cry about.

Mr. Gu Ji-hwan. I heard
you threatened Mr. Yang Ju-chan

saying that you would disclose
what you'd seen and heard while working

if he didn't give you a pay raise.

Is that true?

Gosh, this is so frustrating.

-Mr. Yang.
-Let go of me.

I can't take the Fifth forever.

Excuse me, Ms. Prosecutor. I'm not sure
what you heard from that jerk,

but he's doing all this
to extort more money from me.

Then tell us
about what happened on the 1st.

That day, he did come to see me.

Oh, right. He talked about a pay raise,
but that wasn't all he said.

I want my pay doubled.

What's wrong with you?

If you don't want to, I'll just quit.

And I'll go out

and reveal your true colors to everyone.

That will put you in serious trouble.

Is that okay?

That bastard threatened me first.

So it's self-defense, right?

Does that mean
you admit your charge of assault?

Mr. Yang.

That's not what I mean.

I swear I never hit him.

Anyway, what I'm saying is
he's the one who did wrong first.

I didn't mean to do that
from the beginning.

Yes.

What are you doing here?

I have something to tell you.

How dare you?

Who told you to sit here?

Stand there.

So what is it you want to tell me?

Just make it quick and get lost.

Mr. Yang.

The thing is, my son is

going to high school soon.

-And his private lessons…
-What are you babbling about?

Can't you speak clearly?

Can I get my pay doubled?

What did you say?

Is something wrong with you?

Don't you think I've done my job well
without complaining?

I can barely make a living
with what I get now.

Are you out of your mind?

I took in a worm like you
and gave you a job,

and now you're asking me for money,
not knowing your place?

Mr. Yang, how could you
be doing this to me?

You keep calling me a worm,
but I'm a human being.

What did you say?

I guess even a worm will turn.

JUCHAN CONSTRUCTION

Yes. To be frank,

if I say a word about what you've done,

you'll be in big trouble.

You can't be like this to me.

That's how it happened.

You can't say it's a threat, can you?

Mr. Yang claims that he's suffering

from severe fear and emotional hardship
caused by your words and actions.

He's even considering filing charges.

Filing charges?

I just said that in a fit of anger,
but does that make it a crime?

Not everything you say in a fit of anger
is considered a threat,

but it is confirmed that you specifically
asked him to double your pay.

So I can't say anything for sure now.

Once we receive the case,
we will conduct an investigation--

"Investigation"?

Don't be absurd.

If I get arrested,
who will support my son?

I can't let that happen, ma'am.

-Enjoy your lunch.
-Oh, hello.

-Hello.
-Hello.

This is for you.

-And I got you this.
-This too.

Thank you.

Why are you giving me all this?

It must be tough for you these days.

Oh, right. Thank you.

Why don't we share it all together?

-Okay.
-All right.

You know we're always here for you.

Wherever you are,

or even if you're not
in the prosecution anymore.

Aren't you considering taking sick leave?

-What?
-You don't want to push yourself.

Taking a break might be a good idea.

Well, I'm not sure about that.

Prosecutor Lee.

No matter how nasty
Branch Chief is to you,

you should never cave in.

You're a brave prosecutor
who never succumbs to injustice.

You are the pride of the Jinyeong Branch.
Aren't I right?

What?

-Oh, right.
-Sure.

Gosh, thank you.

I will keep your kind words
deep in my heart

and will never give in
no matter how hard it gets.

Thank you. Enjoy your meal.

1. HOLDING OUT

If it's too hard, he could just…

Enjoy your meal.

4. SUSPENSION
2. QUITTING

This is all meaningless.

3. GETTING FIRED

BRANCH CHIEF CHOI JONG-HUN

Yes.

Prosecutor Lee, you will demand
a penalty for the 2K Motors Case tomorrow.

But you and I seem to have
different opinions on the penalty.

So I called Prosecutor Cha.

Prosecutor Cha,
you investigated the case, right?

Yes, sir.

What do you think of this case?

A seven-year sentence.

After she investigated the case,

she wrote the sentence on the trial file,
which is the same as my decision.

It's surprising we agreed on something.

Do you still think so?

The investigation prosecutor's opinion
shouldn't matter.

It's the trial prosecutor
who decides the sentence,

so it should be left up to him.

I don't think
it's my place to give my opinion.

Still, just say it.

Do you think

seven years in prison is reasonable?

I'm not sure if you've noticed,

but the 2K Motors Case meant a lot to me.

I had to go through a lot of difficulties
until the decision was made.

So maybe I was being overly emotional

about the case.

I see.

I had no idea.

It's good to know that you regret it.

Sure.

Prosecutor Lee, you should watch
and learn from her.

I'd like you to understand him.

Prosecutor Lee has his own reason
why he can't view

the matters objectively.

Oh, right. I read the news article.

Is that why you gave him
such heavy sentencing?

Because he's your father's enemy?

Come on.

A prosecutor shouldn't be swayed
by personal feelings when they work.

Like Prosecutor Cha said,

it's the trial prosecutor
who decides the sentence,

so it should be left up to me.

I have nothing more to say
regarding the sentence.

Please excuse me.

I'll get going too.

Prosecutor Cha, just a second.

Good morning. Hello.

-Oh, Prosecutor Lee.
-Yes.

What's this?

What happened?

Where is it?

2019-1027 OF SINGLE JUDGE DIVISION

Where are the 2K Motors Case files?

I can't believe this.

The branch chief told me
to attend the trial.

ATTEND: INVESTIGATION PROSECUTOR
OVERSEEING A TRIAL

After all this time?

I know.

-What penalty are you going to demand?
-That's not your business.

This is my case now.

Where are you going?

The branch chief's office.

I can't lose this case to her like this.

Prosecutor Lee.

Calm yourself down and come to my office.
Follow me.

No.

I have to hurry before the trial--

Is everything I say a joke to you now?

I'm a powerless division chief now,
so you think I'm not your boss?

Why do you think I ended up like this?

Just go.

Go and do whatever you want.

You have nothing to be afraid of.

You always get on your high horse.

Go.

DIVISION CHIEF CHO MIN-HO

You can't always be
the protagonist of your life.

And things don't always turn out
the way you want.

PETITION
DEAR PROSECUTOR…

"Dear Prosecutor,
I sincerely request leniency

in sentencing Mr. Yang's case."

Write it down properly
if you don't want to get sued.

"Because of Mr. Yang's minor mistake…"

Prosecution and Counsel,

do you have anything to add?

No, Your Honor.

COUNSEL

No, Your Honor.

That concludes the questioning
of Mr. Yoon Jin-yeong, the witness.

You may return to your seat.

All right.

PROSECUTION

COUNSEL

It will be all right.

Is everything fine?

I believe so.

All right?

2 YEARS IN PRISON
SUSPENDED FOR 3 YEARS

At some point,
we sometimes become a villain

and be pushed off the stage
to become a spectator.

All the investigation on the evidence
and witnesses has been concluded.

We will close the hearing.

Prosecution and Counsel.

Do you have any additional
evidence or statements?

No, Your Honor.

No, Your Honor.

COUNSEL

PROSECUTION

Prosecution, request a penalty.

Yes, Your Honor.

According to the Special Law
on the Prevention of Insurance Fraud

and the Additional Punishment Law
on Specific Crimes,

I request the defendant
be sentenced to seven years in prison.

What?

Why seven years?

Counsel.

Do you have any last words to add?

Well…

My head has just gone blank.

For specific details,

please refer to the defense summary
I submitted.

Defendant, is there anything
you want to add?

PROSECUTION

Defendant.

Yes.

Dear Judge, I mean, Your Honor.

I've committed a grave sin.

I'm aware

no word can undo my faults.

But I…

You darn fool! This is your fault!

You told me to trust you.

What are you going to do now?

-Please stop it.
-Hey.

Hey!

What will you do? This is your fault!

I only trusted you.

Seven years?

It's the trial investigator who decides--

Shut that mouth of yours.

I thought you would be different.

But I was wrong.

You're a fool just like them.

Fine.

If you want to be treated like a fool,

I'll make you one.

Mr. Cho.

-Yes, sir.
-From now on,

don't let her get any cases.

Have all the cases

in her office reassigned.

Make sure to empty her cabinet

and take out all the case files today.

Do you understand?

Mr. Cho.

Did you not hear me?

Please withdraw your order.

What?

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

I can't fulfill the order you just gave.

So…

please take it back.

-Mr. Cho.
-Mr. Cho.

Mr. Cho…

Can you leave us alone for a moment?

-Branch Chief--
-Prosecutor Cha.

This insolence…

What do you think you're doing?

I can't be…

a prosecutor who stands
in the way of his juniors.

I'd rather quit.

So please withdraw your order.

Take it back.

Considering what you've done for me,

I'll pretend I didn't hear it this once.

So take it back.

I'm sure

you'll regret this
once you walk out that door.

So take it back right away.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

I think you are right.

To be honest, I'm regretting it already.

But…

if I take this back,

I will regret it even more.

If I'm going to regret it either way,

I'd rather earn the respect of my juniors

and leave.

The thing is…

I have no intention

of tying your shoelaces.

Mr. Cho.

Don't. It's all right.

Let's go eat.

-Mr. Cho.
-Gosh.

Mr. Cho.

-Hey.
-I'm sorry, Mr. Cho.

Did someone die or what?

-Gosh, Mr. Cho.
-Let's just go.

-Mr. Cho…
-It's all right.

My gosh.

-Mr. Cho…
-Let's just eat.

Mr. Cho, please…

I'm sorry about what happened
to Mr. Cho, but--

No.

The 2K Motors Case.

I'm here for that.

Fine. "Why did you not tell me?"

"I wouldn't have said that
if you told me sooner."

"You made me an idiot."
If that's what you--

I won't say that.

Then what?

I want to thank you
for demanding seven years in prison.

What?

When I got the 2K Motors Case again,

I honestly felt a lot of pressure.

The investigation was difficult enough,

so I was hesitant to handle the trial.

And I wasn't sure if I'd be able
to take good care of it

under Choi Jong-hun.

But when you demanded the sentence,

I felt relieved for the first time.

As long as you're in charge, it'd be okay
even if I don't handle the case.

I thought I could trust you.

Thank you.

Today, in court…

You were really cool.

You don't have to thank me.

I only did my job.

Well, I guess you're right.

I'll get going then.

In life,

there are moments when you don't mind
not being the protagonist.

VACANT

There are moments when you discover
something more important than yourself.

Where would you like to go?

-The intersection, please.
-Sure.

FISH MARKET

Mr. Cho, you can't leave us like this.

He's right. I can't believe this.

-I'll quit too.
-Hang in there, sir.

-Hang in there.
-Hang in there.

Hang in there, sir.

My gosh, I'm fine.

Even if the world doesn't
revolve around you,

as long as you can protect
something precious to you,

it will still be a meaningful life.

CHANGE IN ASSIGNMENT

LEE SEON-UNG: TRIAL TO INVESTIGATION
KIM SEONG-TAE: INVESTIGATION TO TRIAL

My gosh.

Division 1 is in charge of trials now.

He has finally realized what happens

when someone defiant takes care of trials.

We're finally free from trials,

but something doesn't feel right.

I wonder what tricks
Choi Jong-hun will pull again.

Just let him do whatever he wants.

We have nothing to fear
when we do our job as a prosecutor.

Look at you.

You sound really cool.

-Hey, you sound quite strong.
-Gosh.

That day, I made such a careless remark

because I had no idea
there was another storm coming up.

Prosecutor Lee Seon-ung.
Why did you do this?

Pardon?

The inspection is being conducted
by the Supreme Prosecutors' Office.

If they go through everything
and find fault with us,

we're done for.

I'm asking why you handled it this way.

You know why I called you.

I can see your political views
from your cases.

Just call me a commie and fire me.

How dare you…

Who do you think
will be the one to get fired?

This is just like Russian roulette.

Is the forensic result
for Jimil Island Case out yet?

She's the girl in high heels?

She might still be alive
somewhere on the island.

Please search the island.

Why did you hate me so much
since university?

What did I do wrong?

Did you have a crush on me?

My gosh.

Kim In-ju, the head
of the special investigation unit…

How could he make a comeback like that?

Mr. Cho, I have a favor to ask you.

One of you needs to make up your mind.

You'll be working in Seoul
starting next Wednesday.

Subtitle translation by: Young-ju Kim