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(All people, locations, organizations, institutions, and events...)

(that are mentioned and depicted in this drama are fictitious.)

(Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office)

What? You declared war on Cho Tae Sub?

- Yes. - Are you out of your mind?

Darn it.

That was the reason behind these absurd personnel decisions.

Clearly, he's trying to isolate me.

He's threatening me not to take it any further.

But I will not stop.

I'll keep going.

Then...

Cho Tae Sub will respond.

No matter what he says,

please don't try to stop me.

You lunatic. So you'll keep going?

Yes.

Well, what's your plan?

It's time to put what I've prepared to use.

- Is this it? - Yes.

It's what Sang Man prepared when acquiring JQ Constructions.

His shares and the merger and acquisition agreement.

It feels weird to do this without him.

He'll understand.

Yes.

We'll go ahead and make it official first.

Sure.

Make the chairman position yours and protect Chunha.

Okay, I will.

Chunha is acquiring JQ Constructions.

Director Kim Hee A is overseeing the acquisition.

Park Sang Man is the CEO of JQ, right?

- Yes, sir. - That means...

Kim Hee Woo is probably behind this too.

Call Yoon Jong Gi.

Kim Hee Woo should see the bigger world and learn a thing or two.

The US?

Yes, they want you to participate in the training in the US.

It begins early next month.

They said it'd be a good opportunity for you.

Sure, I'll go.

Let them know that I'll participate in the training program.

Times surely have changed.

A junior prosecutor telling the chief prosecutor what to do.

Okay.

But before I leave,

I'll cut off Cho Tae Sub's right arm.

Please do me a favour, sir.

Let's meet. We'll talk about Kim Hee Woo over a meal.

Wait.

If you're here to see Chief Prosecutor Jeon Seok Kyu,

talk to me first.

- What did you want to talk about? - It was you, wasn't it?

You did that to Sang Man.

So what? You want revenge?

- Yes. - Prosecutor Kim Hee Woo.

You need power to seek revenge.

Without power, there's nothing you can do.

That's for me to figure out.

If you think you can do it, try all you can.

The harder you try, the deeper your despair will be.

Then you'll feel...

the utter sense of powerlessness and realize there's nothing you can do.

Yes.

I'm already feeling it, the sense of powerlessness.

So I'm going to quit...

being a prosecutor.

You used to be a prosecutor yourself,

so I'm sure you know that...

a prosecutor can catch anyone if he's ready and determined to quit.

But you see,

I couldn't catch Cho Tae Sub.

So I've given up...

on catching him.

But I've already unsheathed my knife,

so I should at least cut up some veggies or something.

Right?

(Investigating Corruption in Defence Industry)

(Broker Kim Said to Be Prime Suspect)

- Did we get all the photos we need? - Yes.

In exactly an hour from now,

every news station will receive photos that clearly show your face,

so everyone will know what you look like.

And I quite enjoyed listening in on your conversation with Jung Se Yeon.

The astronomical amount of money you mentioned...

will certainly make the public furious, to say the least.

I even have a photo of money being put into your trunk,

so there's no backing out of this one.

I know.

That bribe wasn't from a broker.

But I'm sure you know...

that this would make a great scenario.

I tried copying you a little. This is how you roll.

What?

Do you think you can keep the media out by pressuring them?

Move.

Wait.

I said, move.

You little...

What will you do now?

Even your phone is in my hands now.

I hope you're not deluding yourself into believing...

that I probably don't have anything else on you.

"Loansharking,"

"real estate bid rigging, instigating assault,"

"blackmailing various politicians and business leaders,"

"and money laundering."

There's your list of charges.

You've always been the hunter, right?

It's about time you experienced what it's like...

to be hunted.

- The prosecution plans... - Sorry?

to request an arrest warrant on Kim, the prime suspect...

- Yes. - in the corruption case...

involving the purchase of the new military helicopters.

Okay.

What is going on?

It is suspected that...

The tipper offered to reveal the broker's face before his identity,

so the media didn't know that it was Director Kim.

Tell them to take down everything at once!

Yes, sir.

Sir.

It's Prosecutor Kim Hee Woo.

Did you manage to silence all the media outlets?

I wanted to send you on a trip to the US.

I suppose you didn't want to go.

Well, I don't like long flights.

I would've happily jumped on the plane if it were somewhere close.

Do you still wish to go up against me?

I decided to fight, so I should fight to the end.

You're no match for me.

You are making a mistake, Prosecutor Kim.

What if it isn't a mistake?

Why? Are you scared of me?

Well, I don't need to know what you're thinking.

Let me tell you what I'm thinking.

Your loyal dog, Kim Jin Woo.

I've put a leash on him.

I will arrest him soon.

I have to say, I'm curious.

Will your loyal dog keep his mouth shut even if I poke him?

I bet you're curious too.

Whether your loyal dog will keep wagging his tail at you,

or betray you.

I'm coming for you,

so you'd better get ready.

Director Kim Jin Woo.

Don't you dare lay a finger on him.

It's not like we enjoy conversing with each other to begin with,

so save such clichéd threats for someone else.

Where is Jin Woo now?

I can't reach him.

Find him. Find him at once!

Yes, sir.

(Mediating illegal moneylending)

If you don't want to be the prey in this hunt, become the hunter.

Your master, Cho Tae Sub. Bite him.

I'll wait for you at the café on the first floor.

Come down once you've made up your mind.

(Mediating illegal moneylending)

I'll take the fall for everything.

Sir, I hope you go on...

and change the world.

Defence business broker, Kim, who was the suspect...

in the alleged bribery case,

has been found dead.

According to the police, Kim jumped off...

the roof of a hotel in Ganghyeon-Gu, Seoul,

at around 7:30pm today, amid mounting pressure...

with the official launch of the prosecution's investigation.

Kim was accused of taking bribes...

in return for introducing a foreign defence contractor's lobbyist...

to military officials...

and influencing them to purchase...

a specific helicopter model for the military.

What a fool.

Why...

Why did you make such a foolish choice?

I...

I...

Jin Woo.

Don't wander around along the way.

Just follow the light.

Just follow...

(Kim Hee Woo, Supreme Prosecutors' Office)

What is this?

It's my letter of resignation.

I can't go to the US.

Okay.

You did good work,

Prosecutor Kim Hee Woo.

(Prosecutors' Oath)

Are you really leaving?

(Prosecutors' Oath)

I've made up my mind.

Thank you.

Thank you.

(Daehan Party, Building a Better Korea)

Hello.

I'd like to nominate someone.

I owe someone a favour.

I'll take a card you can do without.

I just want this person to run in the election. That's all.

Oh, right.

Cho Tae Sub's constituency would be perfect.

Assemblyman Cho Tae Sub's constituency?

We had given up on that constituency.

Sure, go for it.

By the way, who is this person?

I have a favour to ask of you.

- A favour? - Yes.

It could be easy. But then again, I understand it can be hard.

Tell me what it is.

I heard you could make a nomination.

Nomination?

Yes, that's right. What about it?

When I leave the prosecution,

I'd like you to nominate me.

Are you sure about this?

Yes.

Even if I nominate you, there is no guarantee...

that you'll win that seat.

Sir.

I'm not doing it because I want to become an assemblyman.

I will take down Cho Tae Sub.

I want to represent the same constituency as Cho Tae Sub.

You don't need to know who it is.

Will you give it to me or not?

Cho Tae Sub's constituency.

All right, take it easy.

Hwang Jin Yong nominated him?

Okay, all right.

Kim Hee Woo is my opponent in the election?

How cheeky.

Call and tell him that I'd like to have lunch with him tomorrow.

Yes, sir.

You went a little too far this time.

Stop pranking me.

Pranking you? It's not a prank.

We can't stand the sight of each other,

so I'm sure you didn't call me here to have lunch with me.

Let's get straight to the point.

Why did you want to see me?

I really wanted to know...

why you were after me.

Do I need a reason?

I want to catch you because you're a criminal. That's all.

I wanted to catch you as a prosecutor,

but what can I do? I failed.

Do you really think you can take me down?

Why not?

You're a lot like me.

I'm sure you wouldn't want to hear this, but we're alike.

You remind me of myself when I was a prosecutor.

I quit being a prosecutor for a similar reason.

I'm glad.

I always thought...

I should become like you in order to take you down.

You can't catch me. Why not?

Because you have no power. Grow your power first.

Invest 5, 10 years... Your 1st and 2nd term.

First, grow your influence within the political circle.

Then you'll be able to take me down.

The power to catch me.

I'll help you grow that power.

You see, I value competence a great deal.

I hope you can use your capabilities for our country.

If you want to eat me alive after that, I don't care.

If it's for the sake of this country, that is.

Mr. Assemblyman.

You're being delusional.

My goal isn't to get into politics.

You know that better than anybody else does.

I will take you down,

at all costs.

Director Kim Jin Woo...

How was he the last time you saw him?

I'm sure you already know...

that there's no way...

you can beat Assemblyman Cho.

You're like a rabbit going up against a tiger.

I suggest you beg his forgiveness before it gets too late.

I have three questions for you.

First.

Will he let me off if I beg him?

Second.

Do I look like a rabbit to you?

Third.

Why are you telling me this?

I just think this world needs someone like you. That's all.

Then let me say something too.

You're working on something...

to bring down Cho Tae Sub, aren't you?

Don't do it.

It'll cost you your life.

I'm worried for you.

I don't want anyone else...

to get hurt or die.

Just wait and see. I will bring him down.

That was our promise,

although you probably don't remember.

I'd like to meet you in private.

If you trust me, please give me a call.

Kim Hee Woo is pretty impressive.

I was disheartened thinking Jin Woo died at the hands of a loser.

If I sprinkle his blood on Jin Woo's grave,

Jin Woo will be pleased.

I must avenge his death.

Once the general election is over, there will be bloodshed.

Kim Hee Woo and Hwang Jin Yong.

Their names will be covered in blood.

I will step on their blood...

and run for President.

I told you...

that I must show Jin Woo before I send him off.

Candidate Cho Tae Sub of the Minguk Party for Haero-Gu,

known as Seoul's political center,

kicked off his election campaign today...

in preparation for the upcoming general election.

- Thank you. - You're so good-looking!

Sir, please look here.

Please kindly help me out.

It's a no-brainer that you'll win again. Please help us out, sir.

How's my opponent Kim Hee Woo doing?

You have nothing to worry about, sir.

My gosh, he's not even doing anything.

He only has a few people on his campaign team.

- He's not doing anything? - No.

(Cho Tae Sub, Minguk Party)

He should be out and about to meet all the residents.

Thank you.

- Thank you! - Thank you, sir!

- Cho Tae Sub! - Cho Tae Sub!

- My gosh, hello. - Mr. Assemblyman, I trust you.

- Yes, please vote for me again. - Of course!

(Always speaking up for the people)

(Cho Tae Sub with the people)

- Cho Tae Sub! - Cho Tae Sub!

I'll find out what Kim Hee Woo is cooking up.

No need. It doesn't matter what he's trying to do.

The outcome won't change.

Sir, Prosecutor Lee Min Soo would like to meet with you.

- Tell him to come to my office. - Yes, sir.

I apologize, sir.

You had asked me to take down Kim Hee Woo, but I failed.

I was about to get him,

but he handed in his resignation and decided to run in the election.

Are you here to tell me that?

I had prepared this to take him down.

I hope you can make use of it during your election campaign.

It looks like he was quite a fighter back in school.

He got into a few altercations...

and even ended up in a police station once.

Im Jong Il, Ma Yong Seok, and Lee Tae Hoon...

were the victims in the assault case.

There's a clip with their statements.

They went to a club for a birthday party...

and suddenly got beaten up by Kim Hee Woo for no reason.

Also, there's a clip...

that shows him carrying a drunk woman out of the club.

School violence, sexual assault.

Also, he was heavily involved in real estate auctions in college.

He squeezed every last penny out of people in financial trouble.

You'll find a list of their complaints as well.

Okay, thanks.

- Prosecutor Lee. - Yes, sir.

Do you think I believe this?

You can trust me on it, sir.

I will accept this...

because I now have a reason to crush Kim Hee Woo.

- Director Han. - Yes, sir.

Fact-check everything and turn Kim Hee Woo...

into an evil monster.

Hello, "Change brings hope."

- Representing Haero-Gu... - You have a meeting.

In the evening, you're meeting with the party leader.

Please check the party members' schedules...

and see if they can attend this week's campaign.

The Daehan Party is...

Mr. Kim.

Candidate Kim Hee Woo, the former prosecutor...

who has risen to prominence as Assemblyman Cho Tae Sub's opponent,

is alleged to have engaged in school violence.

It's true that Kim Hee Woo was a bully.

I'm one of the victims who were beaten up by him.

I was scared when I heard he was working as a prosecutor.

Now, he wants a seat in the National Assembly?

My gosh. I would move away...

if he were the assemblyman representing my neighbourhood.

Your ratings are quickly dropping.

People are posting things like, "Stop being so fake,"

in real time.

Darn it.

(Change brings hope!)

("Kim Hee Woo's School Violence Scandal Causes Controversy")

(If he wins the election, Korea is doomed.)

Drop one more bomb.

Make him look like a piece of trash.

Yes, sir.

Candidate Kim Hee Woo is suspected...

of having engaged in suspicious real estate deals.

- That's crazy. - It is said that...

he accumulated wealth by purchasing properties...

in real estate auctions and selling them with huge mark ups...

back in college. The victims of...

Ji Ho, let's play a game.

Guess which hand is holding this candy.

- He evicted them in the winter. - All right, watch.

Ta-Da! Which hand?

- Drum rolls... - This one.

- Really? - Yes.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

All right. Let's see!

My gosh, you got it. You're a genius.

Give me five! Yes!

Here, take the candy.

- Say, "Thank you." - Thank you.

- Let's go. Come on. - Bye.

Do you enjoy lying to kids?

It's a white lie, a skill that every politician should master.

Hey, what are you doing right now?

Your public image, which was all about youth and integrity,

is being ruined right now.

You need to run an article to deny the rumours or something.

Have you given up on your campaign?

No, I'm working hard right now.

I'm meeting with a reporter as you can see.

Stop joking around.

Anyway, what's going on with you?

Can you be here right now?

You were transferred to the branch in Japan recently.

The politics desk can't function without me.

The director called me the other day...

and practically begged me to come back, so I said yes.

Once this star player left, he realized how much he needed me.

Nice, star player.

All right. Welcome back, Han Mi.

I'd like to meet with you.

Do you really think you can take down Assemblyman Cho?

- Yes. - It makes me even more curious...

why you're not responding at all to our scathing attack.

Do I have to tell you the reason?

We may end up in the same boat.

Before that, let me ask you this.

How did you know...

that I was working on something?

Because I'm a prosecutor.

I mean,

because I was a prosecutor.

That doesn't really answer my question.

It doesn't even make sense.

Does the world ever give you answers?

Does everything in the world make sense?

In this world,

some things just don't make sense.

Just trust me.

You must trust me...

if you want to live.

And I'm sure you already know...

that I am...

the only one who can handle Cho Tae Sub.

I will prepare everything step by step...

and take him down perfectly...

so...

I can show him that he can...

experience a fiery pit even on earth.

The attacks...

My counter-attack begins now.

My first move will be announcing that I'm getting married.

Getting married?

Yes.

Kim Hee A, Chunha's Director of Management and Strategy,

has made a surprise announcement that she is getting married...

- to the former prosecutor, - Honey.

- Candidate Kim Hee Woo... - Honey.

of the Daehan Party.

Director Kim announced she found someone she wants to spend...

- the rest of her life with. - That can't be our son, right?

- It most definitely is. - She fell in love with Mr. Kim...

who comforted her and took care of her during her toughest times.

- So they decided to get married. - What in the world?

They were originally planning to announce their engagement...

- after the election. - Is he getting married for real?

- No way. - They see the severity...

of the malicious news surrounding Candidate Kim.

They will hold a press conference...

- to address this issue. - What is it?

No, it's nothing.

Thank you for coming. I know you're all very busy.

We'll be taking questions now.

I have a question for Mr. Kim Hee Woo.

Would you like to say anything to the victims that have come forward?

This press conference was for my engagement.

But I see you're all here to address the rumours about me.

I feel the negative comments about me have crossed a line,

so I'll use this opportunity to defend myself.

All the rumours and absurd remarks about me...

are not true.

- Is that your final stance? - That conniving little fox.

Yes, it is.

What a load of bull.

Isn't everyone innocent until proven guilty?

Please don't treat him as an assailant.

They succeeded in grabbing the people's attention.

If the rumours and remarks are false,

why do you think more rumours keep popping up?

There's an organized movement that's out to slander me.

It's probably under the orders...

of someone who's displeased with me running for office.

Are you referring to your rival candidate?

I hope it's a misunderstanding on my part.

Candidate Cho Tae Sub.

Stop working in the shadows.

Let's talk like mature adults...

in front of the voters.

I will be waiting.

("Candidate Kim Hee Woo Announces Engagement to Director Kim Hee A")

("Candidate Kim Hee Woo Requests Public Debate With Cho Tae Sub")

All eyes will be on me.

Then for the second step,

I'll suggest we hold a public TV debate.

I'll make it so that Cho Tae Sub can't refuse.

Announcing his engagement along with suggesting a public debate.

It seems like Kim Hee Woo wants to put me in the Colosseum.

In a deathly duel, one side must die...

for there to be an end.

Sir, you are leading in the polls by an overwhelming majority.

There's no need to respond to his provocation.

It would be best to ignore him.

I will do it.

Make arrangements for the debate with the committee.

But, sir...

I can't seem like a wimp, can I?

If I don't respond to a fledgling's provocation,

no citizen would be able to trust me.

It's a politician's job to represent and fight for the people.

If they avoid fighting,

the need for their existence will cease.

Kim Hee Woo is probably sharpening his knife...

to kill me.

Little does he know, instead of a knife,

I have a gun.

In this election,

one particular electoral district has caught the nation's attention.

It's none other than Haero-Gu,

the district that veteran politician Cho Tae Sub...

and former prosecutor Kim Hee Woo are fighting to represent.

Candidate Cho Tae Sub...

will go first with his opening remarks.

Please proceed.

I was very happy...

when I heard my rival candidate for this election...

was a young man.

I wanted to hear fresh ideas that can only come from the young.

But things took a disappointing turn.

All the suspicions about him...

are not meaningless negative comments.

School violence, rape,

extortion, and more.

These are crimes.

If he has a conscience, I wish he'll step down voluntarily.

Conscience, you say?

A few years ago,

Bando Bank, one of Korea's top three banks,

fell into the hands of Park Dae Ho, CEO of DH Money.

It was a shocking case at that time. People said the impossible happened.

Why don't you stick to what's relevant to the debate?

What does that have to do with me?

Isn't it true you set everything up with the members of the FSC...

so you could have total control over the financial world?

I figured you would bring this up. How disappointing.

You accuse and cause damage, regardless of the truth.

Was this your motive for suggesting a debate?

No, I simply wanted to reveal your true identity,

Candidate Cho Tae Sub.

Don't the voters have the right to know?

There's a video I submitted beforehand.

If it's ready, could you please play it?

It's not right I take the fall for this large amount of embezzlement.

I was nothing but Assemblyman Cho's source of funds.

Just think of the 15 percent share with Chunha Holdings.

Where would I have gotten the money for that?

I was nothing but his servant.

This video was filmed with Park Dae Ho's approval.

The remaining footage is set to be released...

to the press at the end of this debate.

It's possible he was threatened or conciliated.

Not to mention the possibility of him giving a false testimony...

in order to slander me.

I doubt that.

There's a mountain of evidence.

How sad.

You've been poking around the political circle...

since your days as a prosecutor.

It seems you only picked up nasty tricks.

Besides, the people of this nation...

no longer fall for this kind of cheap trick.

It's up to the people to judge.

You are at their mercy too.

Yes, you're right.

I'm no longer someone who can fight using the law.

Nor is this a courtroom that can hand out a verdict.

However, the people have the right...

to know the truth and to judge.

The battle is heating up...

between the two candidates.

I'll ask both candidates...

about your political goals.

We'll start with Daehan Party's candidate Kim Hee Woo.

Okay.

I have one reason and goal...

as to why I jumped into politics with this election.

It is to put an end to the dirty and rotten...

abuse of political power.

You belittle politicians and wish to judge them.

Yet you dream of becoming a politician.

How incredibly ironic.

Let me tell you what's more ironic.

Candidate Cho Tae Sub, you have always claimed...

it was your goal to make a strong Korea.

Yes, that's a mission that was given to me.

What about the sacrifices...

made by minorities in order to fulfill that mission?

I make the sacrifice myself.

I can't allow anyone else but me to make a sacrifice.

Then why did you try to take...

businessman Woo Yong Soo's assets?

Why did you sacrifice Kim Chan Il of Chunha Telecommunications...

and actress Cho Yoon A?

Candidate Kim. Do not confuse the voters...

with your groundless assumptions.

Instead of conjuring ways to slander me,

you should've prepared your policy and vision.

Confusion?

I'm simply telling the truth.

(General Election, May 28. Candidate Debate)

This here is the cellphone of Director Kim Jin Woo,

the late secretary of Candidate Cho,

who committed suicide after being questioned...

for committing defence corruption.

In here, Candidate Cho,

is the truth and filth...

you have desperately been trying to hide.

Candidate Cho.

Do you still claim innocence?

Moderator. I ask that you don't allow...

unverified personal information...

to be leaked.

Candidate Kim, please refrain from leaking...

unverified personal information during a live broadcast.

- Understood. - Candidate Kim.

This is truly deplorable.

No matter how eager you are to win,

you shouldn't resort to such a vulgar tactic...

of using evidence from a suicide case and threatening to leak it.

You should know better as a former prosecutor.

A vulgar tactic?

This isn't vulgar.

It's illegal.

It's clearly illegal.

However, there was no other way.

Or else, Candidate Cho, you would silence the press again...

and conceal and manipulate through the prosecution again.

What on earth are you talking about?

Apologize this instant and take back what you said.

I will gladly pay for my crimes.

And it is time...

that you pay for all the crimes you've committed,

Candidate Cho.

Lastly, the third step.

I'll go down with him.

I am certain...

that my late secretary did not commit suicide.

I can't shake off the reasonable doubt I have...

that Candidate Kim right here,

was deeply involved with his death.

The reason I didn't refute his absurd claims today...

was not because I had no rebuttal.

But I wanted to respect my colleagues and opponents.

Please show the file I prepared.

This was the last time Kim Jin Woo was seen alive.

The person with him at that time was a prosecutor.

They even got into a physical altercation.

That prosecutor was none other than Candidate Kim right here.

Answer me this.

What happened then?

What kind of horrible threat did you make...

that pushed him to take his own life?

Candidate Kim! A person is dead!

Defend yourself at the prosecutors' office...

and repent in prison.

You don't deserve to be here.

That is all.

Okay.

I strongly agree with the reasonable doubt...

that Candidate Cho has raised.

I will reveal the truth about all the doubts raised about me...

regarding Director Kim Jin Woo's death...

through future investigations.

I ask the people to make a level-headed judgement.

Are the claims that Candidate Kim made true?

Please give us a comment!

Where is Director Han?

I'll try contacting her.

The debate between the two Haero-Gu candidates is wrapping up.

- We have a special guest with us. - It's a newsflash!

She's known to be Candidate Cho's closest associate.

You said you have an important announcement to make?

I do.

My name is Han Ji Hyun, Assemblyman Cho's Chief Secretary.

The assemblyman constantly worries about our country's future.

His worries are sincere.

However, I learned something...

after aiding him for over ten years.

- Political power... - I need your help, Hee A.

We have the chance to take down Cho Tae Sub.

Reporter Kim Han Mi has done something incredible.

I won't say he started off with bad intentions.

This will increase your viewings and cause the buzz you need.

It's beneficial for the station, Director.

But if things go south, this could be a huge risk for us.

I wonder who is taking the bigger risk?

Don't stop broadcasting no matter what happens.

Unless you no longer need a sponsor.

I won't say he started off with bad intentions.

However, there were definitely issues...

with Assemblyman Cho Tae Sub's methods.

His goal may have been just,

but his means were not.

In order to maintain power, he moved a huge amount of funds...

and sacrificed many people.

I witnessed everything with my own two eyes.

(Current Issues 24)

He has multiple apartments and commercial stores around the area.

He has a total of 200 billion won in assets.

It'll be around 100 billion won if you exclude his debt.

You're in finance, CEO Park.

You know the steps you need to take, right?

Shall I take everything?

He seemed to be quite old.

Help him to use his assets nobly...

for his country for the last time.

Forming political funds.

I suggest you offer him a carrot first.

Make him the chief of the Central District Prosecutors' Office...

and give him more power so I can keep control over the prosecution?

Gaining control over the prosecution.

Director Han. Do you have anything we can use?

A man installed hidden cameras to spy on newscasters.

- Let's go with that. - Manipulating the media.

That kid, Kim Hee Woo. Doesn't he seem like trouble?

Look into him.

Don't miss anything. Find out everything about him.

Conducting civilian surveillance.

Lastly, the assemblyman...

turned my brother into a murderer.

You can't change the world by using your methods.

Please stop now, sir.

Please stop becoming a monster.

I beg you.

Is Director Han speaking the truth? Please give us a comment.

I wanted to apologize to the people...

for holding a debate that was full of speculations...

and no policies.

Now they've gone as far as using my closest associate.

What an unfortunate night.

My fellow countrymen.

I ask that you will stay level-headed...

until the truth is revealed.

I have faith in the people.

- How do you know CEO Park Dae Ho? - Excuse us.

- Give us an explanation. - Please make way.

- Sir, give us a comment. - What do you have to say?

- Do you admit you did it? - Is it true?

- Tell us the truth, sir. - Give us a comment, please.

It's me.

Don't worry, sir.

I'll get everything dismissed for lack of evidence.

All right.

Bring Director Han to me.

Get in. Candidate Kim Hee Woo sent us.

Hee Woo. We're being chased.

The political world is wavering...

after the claims made by a former prosecutor.

Former prosecutor Kim and Assemblyman Cho's associate,

Director Han Ji Hyun's testimonies and evidence have been pouring out.

Countless allegations of Cho accepting trillions in bribes...

and claims of abusing his power...

will greatly affect his future...

The shocking revelations made by former prosecutor Kim Hee Woo...

brought focus on the deeply rooted collusion between politics...

Let's go.

That's enough. I'm not going with you.

The assemblyman wants to see you.

Go alone.

You leave me no choice.

Let her go.

It's over. This is it.

Assemblyman Cho will go to jail.

The assemblyman decides when it's over.

Not you.

Are you all right, Yeon Seok?

Today is the day...

I erase you from my memory.

Hurry up, Hee Woo!

Stop!

Please stop.

He's my brother.

He doesn't remember me.

Assemblyman.

I'm sorry.

I failed.

Understood.

Leave.

It's the assemblyman's orders.

Take it.

This is Kim Hee Woo.

Didn't I tell you?

You cannot catch me.

If I'm guilty, this is my only crime.

Leaving behind my country.

Failing to change it.

Failing to complete my mission.

And you don't get to punish me...

for my failure.

I, Cho Tae Sub,

will punish myself.

I'll be watching...

the country that you will build.

You don't have to hide anymore.

I'll go...

to prison.

I committed a lot of crimes...

while working for Cho Tae Sub.

You can't bring him down without a witness.

I'm sure you know...

he's capable of doing so.

Have I come too far?

Director Han.

Director Kim.

With the whereabouts of Assemblyman Cho Tae Sub still unknown,

the Cho Tab Sub Gate has spread...

to not only the political and business worlds,

- but also the prosecution service. - A comment, please.

- Move! - How do you feel right now?

(Prosecutor General Yoon Jong Gi)

Let's go.

Can I have a smoke?

Quit smoking, you jerk.

Take him away.

(Seoul Central Detention Center)

I know I'm in prison, but it feels good.

I will live my own life now.

I'll help you...

live a great life once you finish your sentence.

Then will I be able to keep...

good friends around me just like you?

Reporter Kim Han Mi. Chairwoman Kim Hee A.

I was envious of you...

for having such good friends.

I can help you with that too.

But I do have a question.

What made you decide to expose him?

It's what you told me.

I just realized it.

If I try to survive,

I will never be able to bring down Cho Tae Sub.

You can't...

catch a devil unless you are...

more wicked than the devil himself.

I only thought about exposing...

Cho Tae Sub of his crimes someday.

But in reality, I was his secretary, following his orders...

and doing his dirty work for him.

I knew it was wrong,

but I couldn't escape from him.

But to bring down Cho Tae Sub...

and uphold justice,

when I saw you throwing away everything you had...

and diving into the fiery pit with Cho Tae Sub,

I felt a pang of conscience.

I didn't want to beg for my life anymore.

With everything you said and the actions you showed me...

and how you could read my mind,

I couldn't understand why, but the thought that...

perhaps, you...

would be able to pull this off.

Contacting Han Mi then...

was very wise of you.

I knew she was your friend.

I thought I could trust her.

Right.

You couldn't have picked a better time.

When I thought this may be the last chance I would have,

I couldn't hesitate.

And I could trust you to finish the job too.

Thank you for trusting me.

(Min Soo)

Let's meet.

You will plead the Fifth to the end?

Can I take it as your admission of guilt for all the charges?

The only crime I have committed...

is failing to complete my mission from the assemblyman.

And you don't get to punish me for it.

What a lunatic. Seriously.

He's a nutcase.

Too bad. I'm also a nutcase. You know?

How does it feel to eat...

in the Prosecutors' Office's cafeteria as an outsider?

It feels so surreal.

I feel like I should go upstairs and work right away.

Hey, that was the first debate...

I felt nervous watching. Gosh.

Cho Tae Sub was a scary guy.

It felt as if his gaze could pierce through my heart.

He would have blown my cover unless I was such a good actor.

Kim Hee Woo. I need you to be my ticket.

A ticket?

Yes.

Let me ask you something.

Are you really working for Cho Tae Sub now?

Are you really planning to go head-to-head with me?

Hee Woo. I don't want my friends to get hurt.

So let me handle him.

And you should stop here.

You can never bring down Cho Tae Sub, Min Soo.

You're worried about me even before the fight.

Too bad.

I can't tell you to stop.

I'm going to do whatever it takes...

to bring down Cho Tae Sub.

Even if you get hurt,

it won't affect me.

Are you still in?

Sure. Games are more fun when your life is on the line.

Thank you.

Because you leaked the rumour about me being the school bully,

things worked out easily.

By the way, you really weren't a school bully?

No way.

I can swear to the universe that there isn't a single speck...

There must be.

- No, there isn't. - Yes, there must be.

Despite the joint search of the prosecution and police,

the whereabouts of the former assemblyman,

Cho Tae Sub, are unknown.

But a dead body, presumed to belong to Former Assemblyman Cho,

has been found on a nearby shoreline of Daemyeong Beach.

The police requested a DNA test...

- to the NFS. - Do you think...

- Former Assemblyman Cho... - the dead body belongs to him?

I checked the analysis report that says it matches his DNA.

Only in games,

he could come back to life.

This is so annoying.

We got him. But why do I feel like we're missing something?

Because no one really paid for their crimes.

They weaselled their way out or left the world behind.

Jang Il Hyun, probation and a fine.

Park Dae Ho, probation and a fine.

Kim Seok Hoon, a special pardon on Independence Day.

Even Jeon Il Bo might get out.

How does this make sense?

It doesn't.

That's why we must lock them up again and again.

Brother.

You're not a prosecutor anymore.

Right. I'm not.

Exactly. You let me handle them.

You just make a world people want to live in.

Okay. I'll do that.

Gosh, that thing is blinding me.

What? Oh, I'm sorry.

Let's eat.

"Politics isn't about filling people's deficiencies."

"But it's about creating what people need."

"That way, people will vote for me again..."

"to treat another deficiency they have."

("The Walk of the Day")

Hey, Sang Man. I bet this is what you want to tell me. Right?

Why are you reading this book? This is no fun. Gosh.

Hey. I can't read this. Okay?

If you want to read it, you wake up and read it yourself.

You punk.

(Closed for today, Sorry!)

All right. A man I have such deep respect for,

Mr. Woo Yong Soo, is here today...

along with many of my acquaintances who must be busy.

I'll tell you why I called for this meeting.

We will postpone...

our wedding.

- But why? - But why?

Actually, we just started dating.

We just need some time to get to know each other.

To be honest, we weren't really dating...

when we announced our marriage.

We were impatient when we were trying to catch Cho Tae Sub.

To bring him down, we met often and spent a lot of time together.

And we ended up dating.

The order of things happened to get reversed.

Then what's this?

Oh, that. You can open it now.

What? Then why did they print wedding invitations already?

- Bali. - Bali?

Yes.

You must have been shocked because of our news.

As a way to apologize, I'm going to send you on a trip!

Why don't we all go to Bali, the paradise on earth?

- Yes! - Yes!

I knew it. That's why I've been practicing Bali dance.

- Gosh. - Wait.

I have another announcement!

Chairwoman of Chunha Kim Hee A will bring you to Bali...

on a chartered plane!

I've got peace like a river

I've got peace like a river

I've got peace like a river

Oh, peace

My cologne.

Gosh. Great.

This is the best cologne to get rid of the smell of blood.

By the way,

people these days are so rude. You know?

Hey.

You!

Who signs your paychecks?

Chairwoman Chun signs your paychecks.

Then how dare you run to the prosecutor...

and expose her of embezzlement?

Does the prosecutor pay you?

Seriously.

- Take care of him. - Yes, sir.

Goodness.

Why the long faces? We're not at a funeral.

Hey.

I'm sure you all know...

I had to jump through so many hoops...

to get you out of Kim Hee Woo and his crew's clutches.

So show me some smiles.

Then all my hard work will feel rewarding. Okay?

Hey, Choi Kang Jin. Smile.

Okay.

Lawyer Cha. I want your explanation.

Why did you bring us here?

Gosh. Chairwoman Chun Ho Ryung will be here soon.

She will tell you why you're here.

And you just need to be careful of one thing.

Don't shake your leg.

She hates it because it chases away good luck.

The chairwoman is coming in.

It's been a while.

All right.

You must be curious why I brought you all here.

I want to help you...

go back to your old lives.

The secret club Assemblyman Cho Tae Sub made.

I would like to bring it back.

As for that,

Hwang Jin Yong and Kim Hee Woo are watching us like hawks.

What can't money solve?

Kim Seok Hoon.

If you want, I'll get you your job back in the prosecution.

Gu Wook Chung.

If you want, go for the next general election.

What? Are you serious?

But, ma'am.

What? Do you want your old job back?

Desperately.

But you were never interested in gaining power.

I'm still not interested.

I just want one thing.

That no one dares challenge Jewang Group even if I'm not around.

Even if Hwang Jin Yong and Kim Hee Woo...

try to bring it down with their petty sense of justice,

Jewang Group will not falter.

A world where my son, my daughter,

and my grandson can rule forever.

You can get the power you seek.

And I can make an ironclad company.

We'll be good partners because we want different things.

Do you know why Assemblyman Cho failed?

Because he tried to have everything.

Power, money, and even the cause.

I'm different.

Power belongs to you. You can keep it.

I...

only need money.

All right. Join hands with me.

Jang Il Hyun.

Stop shaking your leg.

All right. Why don't we raise our glasses?

Cheers to Chairwoman Chun Ho Ryung of Jewang Group!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Gosh. Come on, smile.

Smile.

Choi Kang Jin, aren't you happy?

Trash that I must get rid of still remains.

A country can survive even after a war.

A country can also survive...

disease and poverty.

But a country without justice...

will not be able to survive in the end.

(Thank you to all the viewers for loving "Again My Life" this far.)

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(Special thanks to Attorney Hong Yong Jun)