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THE JUDGE RETURNS

JB DAEHAN CONSTRUCTION HIRING RESULTS

HWANG TAE-SEONG

PASS

What? He passed?

Chief Justice Jeon will resign soon.

The next nominee for the position is Justice Hwang.

That's the father of Hwang Tae-seong here.

So, you'll stop the nominee from becoming the Chief Justice

by exposing his son for being a nepo baby?

Justice Hwang took bribes

to frame a victim into a perpetrator

in a case 18 years ago.

Justice Hwang, who was the judge on the case

heard only S Construction's guards out

simply under the justification that the testimonies were consistent.

So? How did the trial end?

One year and six months of imprisonment.

A year and a half in prison.

That's unbelievable.

By the way

how do you know about a case from 18 years ago?

You were only a teenager...

I was in 12th grade.

The victim, who ended up in prison

was my father.

Mr. Lee...

The one who bribed Justice Hwang then was

Jang Tae-sik from S Construction.

He's

now the CEO of S Shopping.

Mr. Hwang and Mr. Jang are

still friends now.

What a guy, Justice Hwang.

Forget becoming the Chief Justice. He shouldn't be a judge at all.

But Mr. Lee

who are you, really?

Me?

Yeah.

Lee Han-young, the judge

at the Seoul Central Court.

EPISODE 9

What now?

Not seeing Colleen today?

- You're not busy? - I am.

But I have to make time for people who matter.

But I'm busy, too.

Oh, is that so?

Next time, then.

Wait!

You said you should always make time for those who matter.

What was that?

Let's meet.

Well

it's not too bad.

She liked this place in our past lives, too.

I've been here with a colleague.

Bring up Colleen again

and you're dead meat!

Is Haenal interested in picking a Chief Justice?

You need some big achievements to take over Haenal one day.

I'll help you

make Haenal Law Firm yours.

I can't believe your audacity.

I don't need your help with that.

But who are we choosing as the next Chief Justice?

So, you're telling me

to endorse Mr. Baek Yi-seok and make him the Chief Justice?

And why should I do that?

That's your chance

to get Mr. Baek on your side.

In our past lives

Seon-cheol made Yi-seok an unprecedentedly big offer

to make him Haenal's legal advisor.

But he failed.

"Baek Yi-seok, Haenal Law Firm's legal advisor."

Isn't that exactly what you want?

Chief Justice Jeon's term began less than six months ago.

You think some online critics

can make the guy resign?

Chief Justice Jeon will resign

in less than a month.

That's complete nonsense.

How are you so sure of that?

JEON HEUNG-WOO

JUSTICE HWANG DEMANDS CHIEF JUSTICE JEON TO STOP ABUSING HIS POWER

Justice Hwang isn't the hero type

to speak out so recklessly.

Why is he doing this?

Because he wants to be the next Chief Justice.

Even becoming a Justice was a long shot for Mr. Hwang.

Doesn't he realize

the President nominates the Chief Justice?

This is absolutely nonsense.

What if Mr. Kang Sin-jin

the Senior Presiding Judge at Seoul Central, endorses him?

- What? - Is it still too far-fetched?

Han-young

you know Mr. Kang?

Enough to get his help.

You must know very well

that I'd be going against Mr. Kang

if I were to support Mr. Baek as the next Chief Justice.

I can't put Haenal on the line for this gamble.

You won't ever need to go head-to-head with Mr. Kang.

Because I'll get rid of Justice Hwang.

All you need to do is get the President's nomination.

This is your only chance

to hunt for Mr. Baek, the Titan of the Judiciary.

No way!

Is Dad really eyeing Mr. Baek?

How did you know? I had no idea.

Because you're on Haenal's side.

What?

We just had steak...

How was I supposed to eat when you dropped that heavy topic?

But you finished it...

You asked me out first

but didn't even give me time to eat!

Isn't that a breach of duty?

- "Duty"? - Yeah, what else?

It's not like...

It's not like we were on a date, right?

We were only having dinner, me, as the daughter of the firm

and you, as our future son-in-law and a judge.

This is your only chance

to hunt for Mr. Baek, the Titan of the Judiciary.

Hiring the Prosecutor General

and the Chief Justice as legal advisors?

Damn, I'm getting spoiled.

Aren't you going home?

Have a seat.

How would you feel about Mr. Baek Yi-seok joining our firm?

He wouldn't do that.

He rejected us, even with a massive offer.

What if we made him the Chief Justice?

Would he still say no?

Dad!

Hey, my Mr. Senior Secretary for Civil Affairs! You busy?

It's about time we caught up, isn't it?

For sure. Let's meet.

Alright, then.

Let's schedule something soon.

This is rude.

I know it's strictly business

but it's still a date.

You can't expect me to chow down on this

with the sauce all over my face.

I want to go.

The food is amazing here.

And

we can't get the sauce on your white outfit.

Can't ruin your hair, either.

What are you doing?

I can wear an apron

without your help.

How did you know my shoe size?

Why wouldn't I know it?

I was forced to be your butler on every shopping trip.

I could tell by looking at your feet.

Not bad.

Love the style, too.

No, hold up.

How many women have you dated?

You keep playing games like there's no tomorrow!

Are you a player?

Maybe you shouldn't say that out loud.

It's your fault for listening.

This is nice.

Everything looks prettier from a distance.

They all shine.

Everything is prettier from afar.

I know.

It's always beautiful from afar

and tragic

close up.

Don't become our firm's son-in-law.

Join us as a high-ranking judge one day.

You know my family doesn't need

a husband for me

but a slave and a puppet for the firm.

So, leave me when I let you.

You slapped me on our first date

and now, you can't even look at me to end things?

Well

you're not my type, anyway.

But I can keep these, right?

Don't you want Haenal to yourself?

I told you I'd help you.

You think I believe that?

What about me?

Why don't you try believing in me?

I gave you a chance to leave, okay?

No, I'm giving you a chance.

In hopes you'll choose a different life this time.

Heung-woo will step down soon.

And I'll get Nam-yong to replace him.

There's no way Nam-yong can become the Chief Justice

once Tae-seong is found guilty for unfair employment.

Why, then, did Sin-jin tell me about Tae-seong?

Mr. Lee

I can't write this article.

What?

Why not?

Why can't you write the article?

I'm not going to write a single word for you

until you tell me who you really are.

I told you earlier.

Lee Han-young, a judge at Seoul Central.

Chief Judge Baek!

- You're busted. - Huh?

What judge in this world

busts the Justice Minister nominee and the Chief Justice?

Sure, let's say you're busting Mr. Hwang

for your father's revenge.

But

why did you drag Mr. Woo down?

Because he's a bad guy?

Come on.

- You're not alone, are you? - What?

The prosecution arrested Gyo-hun's daughter.

A mere judge can't move the prosecution.

I'm not that stupid. There's way more.

You have

Mr. Baek on your side, don't you?

You're shocked. I'm definitely right.

My gosh, I'm right again!

The draft dodger list wasn't a coincidence, either, was it?

Mr. Baek made you move to Seoul

because he had a plan all along.

Wow.

Queen of jumping to conclusions.

You know what?

I'm getting sad talking about it.

Why would you hide that from me?

I thought we were close.

Don't worry.

I'll zip my lips

and throw the key away.

I'll be a shadow for both of you.

HWANG TAE-SEONG, JUSTICE HWANG'S SON, UNFAIRLY GETS HIRED BY JB CONSTRUCTION

JUSTICE HWANG, A HARSH CRITIC OF CHIEF JUSTICE JEON

IRONICALLY LOBBIED JB CONSTRUCTION TO HIRE HIS SON

Hey!

Does our website look like your personal blog?

Get your posts approved first!

I wasn't the only one tipped off about it.

Had it not been for me

another reporter would've reported on it in ten minutes.

What?

You want other reporters to beat me to the story?

Na-yeon!

Yup!

Gotta go. Bye!

My gosh.

Nobody has time to proofread my work at this hour.

Ridiculous.

Should I open my own news agency?

What's taking him so long?

Here comes Mr. Hwang!

Justice Hwang

did you help your son get hired at JB Daehan?

Your son worked for ten months

but the job required three years of experience.

Do you agree to the allegation?

DID JUSTICE HWANG PULL STRINGS TO GET HIS SON A JOB?

Things already went down with Mr. Woo.

Won't you get in trouble at Suojae

if there's an issue with Justice Hwang, too?

How do you even sleep at night?

Sorry?

Your worries are unnecessary.

Nam-yong will become the next Chief Justice.

How did it go?

What?

Mr. Hwang Tae-seong.

Yes.

Get cozy.

Because it's about to get uncomfortable.

Did you see the news?

What should we do?

Sort it out.

Can you do that?

He's the son of the next Chief Justice.

I wouldn't mess up.

Okay.

I'm counting on you.

Weren't we over already?

I'd like to pay you back

for bringing me to Seoul.

There's no need for that.

You found the list and all, anyway.

Why did you bring this to me?

This is beyond my power.

I thought I could count on you to guard it better.

Had it not been for you, I couldn't have gone through with it.

I've started yet another thing, and I need you to see it through.

What do you mean?

Chief Justice Jeon will step down soon.

What?

Please become the next Chief Justice.

Look here.

You can't just become the Chief Justice

because someone asks you

or because you want to become one.

I'm well-aware of that.

But if you don't step up

Justice Hwang will become the next Chief Justice.

Any Justice is qualified

to become the Chief Justice.

But not Nam-yong.

The President wouldn't nominate him with his son's scandal going on.

Mr. Kang will get the President to nominate him.

Mr. Kang plans to make Mr. Hwang

his puppet in the Chief Justice position.

Once Mr. Hwang becomes the Chief Justice

bus drivers will be fired

for getting some free coffee

while a prosecutor taking sex bribes

doesn't even get arrested

because the bribe is less than a million won.

Watch it!

You left me for Sin-jin

and now, you want to come back?

Is this how...

Hold on.

So, the real reason

you left me to side with Sin-jin...

Hello?

Hello.

I'm Yu Seon-cheol from Haenal Law Firm.

What brings you to call me?

My daughter is building a great connection

with Mr. Lee, the judge with whom you set her up.

Thanks to you, I now have a great future son-in-law.

I'm sorry for thanking you so late.

Here.

I heard Prosecutor General Eom joined Haenal.

Yes, he's our legal advisor.

We give him the best deal.

And thanks to him

Haenal will become the best in the field.

Oh, my.

We still have a long way to go.

But we'd certainly become the best if we got

the head of the Judiciary with us, too.

Do you mean Chief Justice Jeon?

Han-young told me

Chief Justice Jeon would resign soon.

And you believe him?

Look at how things are going.

I believe him.

And

Mr. Jeon isn't the one I want.

If you'd like

I could help you get nominated

as the next Chief Justice.

Will you let me in if I put my life on the line?

Seems like you've already put your life on the line.

What are you doing?

I'm busy.

You getting out?

Nice car.

Didn't know judges made a fortune.

I graduated second in my class.

Not only am I smart

but I've also got...

I graduated second in class from Hanguk Law School.

Not only am I smart

but I have one hell of a temper, too.

You have a hell of a temper, too.

Did I tell you that?

You didn't need to tell me.

You have a good eye for people.

Trust this smart prosecutor

with a hell of a temper.

I don't care if he's the beast or the devil.

I'll arrest him with Tae-sik and crush them both.

You might bleed and be crushed

before you even get to them.

Tae-sik is the reason I became a prosecutor.

I don't care if my skull splits or my bone breaks.

I'll arrest him with my own hands and bring him to trial.

I should be the judge, then.

Okay, let's team up.

You can crush them.

I'll break their necks.

The devil of the Judiciary that we're going after is

the Senior Presiding Judge at the Seoul Central Court

Mr. Kang Sin-jin.

Kang Sin-jin?

HANDEUL JUNKYARD

What happened when the world saw

the video of the big-name CEO doing drugs?

The whole nation recognized his face

except for the prosecution.

When a Governor's son got five billion won in salary

the court considered it to be lacking in reciprocity.

And Sin-jin has way more than that

but not even all evidence in the world is enough to arrest him.

So, what's your plan?

Kidnap him?

I can't torture him into confessing his illegal deeds.

Legal or illegal

I'll find my own way.

Can you do that?

HANDEUL JUNKYARD

Didn't you say you had plans?

Yeah.

I'm getting dinner with my parents.

And your parents live here?

HANDEUL JUNKYARD

You think

judges only come from the richest areas in Gangnam?

No, that's not what I mean.

Hello?

Do you need help?

Did your mom tell you to come?

Well...

HANDEUL JUNKYARD

Jin-a, are you really not going in?

Fine.

Stay here until the trial is over, then.

Let's get some beef once I'm done.

Korean beef, your favorite.

The court hereby orders

Defendant Lee Bong-seok

to one year and six months of imprisonment.

The Defendant has one week to appeal

to the court's decision from the day of the announcement.

If an appeal is not filed

the decision will be carried out as announced.

He was the boy there.

Yes?

So, what's our first task

legal or illegal?

You want to try acting?

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

Make sure you're ready. I'll give you a sign to go.

Yes, sir.

This is

everything up to the final verdict.

Just read the script and dismiss the case.

Let's grab a drink at Manwol after.

Sure.

Case Number 2025GD315.

The court will now deliver the verdict

on the insurance claim by Plaintiff Yoon Ji-hye and two others

against Defendant SIC Life Insurance.

The facts of the indictment are established by the following evidence.

BAEK YI-SEOK

How did it go?

The Plaintiff's claims were dismissed.

There's enough room

for the possibility of the father to have died in an accident

but Judge Kim completely eliminated that option.

And Haenal is representing the case?

Yes, sir.

The document Han-young brought to me

showed Haenal's connection to Sin-jin.

These jerks!

It's for sure, then.

Should we really go forward with Mr. Hwang?

His reputation is terrible.

Endorsing him feels like a waste of money.

You going to be presumptuous, too?

I decide if it's a waste.

Go ahead with the plan.

Yes, sir.

Mr. Kang

it's been dismissed.

Is that right?

Okay.

Hey

I hear the cryptocurrency scammers are in Korea.

They pay out fake returns for about three months

to get you to invest more, right?

Maybe I can play it safe and invest for just two months.

Why not?

Just two months...

Hey, I'll call you back.

Okay.

KIM JIN-A CENTRAL PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

Can't believe she's a prosecutor.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

- Lunch? - Can't. I'm on a diet.

Perfect. I'm also trying to lose some weight.

How about some coffee? You down?

You can't make me do anything anymore. Don't even try.

Why are you like that?

Jin-a arrested Gyo-hun's daughter

so why can't you tell me?

Who's that great evil of the Judiciary?

Oh, that?

I already told Jin-a who that is.

What?

Senior Presiding Judge Kang Sin-jin

at the Seoul Central District Court.

Was he behind Mr. Kang Jeong-tae's death

and that attack on me, too?

It's over now.

He's a hired murderer for Sin-jin.

That's not a judge. That's the devil.

We can't just get him.

Shouldn't we wear armor or something?

It's too dangerous.

That's why I've teamed up with Jin-a.

We'll break his neck

before he breaks ours.

And just how will you do that?

Are you helping me?

Didn't you come here to ask me for help, anyway?

You okay

with risking your life?

TAEGYEONG BIO

I even used my daughter's tuition without telling my wife.

This can't be real.

Oh?

Mr. Lee?

Oh, hey, Mr. Park.

Nice seeing you!

Didn't expect to see you here. I only ever see you in court.

I was watching you there. You looked like a pro.

Are you going pro soon?

I've been playing golf for a decade now.

You any good?

I'm a golf noob.

- What? - A newbie at golf.

Not a boob. A noob.

PROSECUTOR KIM JIN-A

Prosecutor Kim Jin-a?

Hey, I'll call you back.

Okay.

Here's your coffee, sir.

This little brat.

What's wrong?

She's a colleague, and she won't leave me alone.

I don't mean to snoop

but is she begging for your love?

Begging for my love? I wish.

It's nothing like that.

Come on.

International investment scams are

in Gangnam now.

And she wants to invest some money into their scheme.

Can't believe how greedy this young one is.

Wait.

How can you scam the scammers?

Here's how.

Before they run away with your money

they build trust with you by paying you all the interest

for about three months.

So, take your money out

before they run away with it, and you earn money.

It's a 10% return per month.

10%?

How did it go?

He was ready to invest immediately.

Don't make me do this again, alright?

Seong-dae's loan began to snowball around this time due to stocks.

He'll bite the bait soon enough.

SEONHWAGAK

I want to know why you gave me

Tae-seong's job application scores.

Justice Hwang Nam-yong.

It was the first time you asked me for anything.

I had to get it for you.

Once Tae-seong gets arrested

it'll be hard for Justice Hwang to become the Chief Justice.

That could be true.

No.

There's no way Sin-jin will give up on Nam-yong.

How does it feel

watching a Justice being chased by the press?

Do you feel satisfied?

It's only the beginning.

That's right.

Forget your benefactors, but never forget your enemies.

If you forget who helped you

you'll just be called a jerk.

But you forget your enemy, and you'll fall again.

But are you sure you can handle it?

I have to do whatever it takes

to make Nam-yong the Chief Justice.

However it ends, you'll be happy.

If I succeed

you'll be proud of me for the successful revenge.

If I fail

you'll gain

the Chief Justice on your side.

Is that how it is?

I guess that's fun both ways.

You cast the bait yourself

so hunt him yourself, too.

Transfer to the Criminal Division and take Tae-seong's case.

Sorry?

Why? You don't want to do that?

No.

I'll do my best

in whatever you tell me to do.

Okay.

Let's both do our best for our goals.

Did he see me?

The guy you were with earlier.

Is that the guy?

Mr. Lee?

Change of plans.

You won't see him again.

Yes, sir.

What are you doing?

Welcome.

Why are you welcoming me at my own store?

What's there to see?

Na-yeong has midterms.

Wow.

She's studying hard.

Oh, my stomach!

Gosh, it hurts so much.

It's from the samgak gimbap I bought at this store.

I think they sell expired food.

I'm just here for some cigs.

- Quit smoking. - What?

Just quit.

Don't smoke.

"It kills you and those around you."

Well

if you insist you want to die

I can help you with that.

He's a really scary guy.

Look at his big guns.

They're so big that he can't even roll up his sleeves.

I'll quit smoking.

- You'd better. - Yes, sir.

Goodnight.

Good luck!

- Thank you for coming. - It was great.

Thank you! Come again.

- Jeong-ho! - Huh?

- Water. - Can't you read the sign?

"Please get your own water."

You were too spoiled growing up.

Hey, I'm heading out for a delivery.

Okay! I'm taking all the cash you make today.

Are you stupid?

Everyone pays with cards. There's no cash.

Gosh, you dummy.

That's what I'm saying!

You stupid or what?

How are you a building owner with that brain?

You want to know?

Want me to tell you?

I bought the building with the money I earned with hard work.

I don't need a building.

Fly!

What are you doing?

Pick them up right now!

Fly!

Fly!

CLOSED FOR THE DAY THANK YOU

I just realized

my fingers' nerves are connected to my wrists.

What a pathetic neural network.

It's okay.

A judge just needs to talk. You don't need hands.

Hey!

No job requires

more reading and writing than being a judge.

Really? That's too bad.

Good luck!

Man, that hurts.

Oh, my.

I can't believe you did the dishes.

Are you sure this is okay?

Of course. Hand it over already.

Okay, this is for me.

Let's see.

Wow!

The minimum wage is finally 10,000 won per hour!

Here.

The minimum wage in 2025 is 10,030 won.

You worked for two hours, which means you get 20,060 won.

Here.

- Give me my money. - Treat yourself.

Preferably at my convenience store.

I can't use this precious money.

Really? I'll use it, then.

Stop it before I break your wrist.

You can't even use yours right now.

Here. Just have some sundae.

Open up.

Good boy!

- Give me some soju. - Soju?

Soju.

Here, Your Honor.

Delicious, huh?

Hey

the stage and the actors are all ready.

When's the show happening?

Soon!

MIRACLE ASIA 2025 GLOBAL INVESTMENT EVENT

There he is.

MIRACLE ASIA 2025 GLOBAL INVESTMENT EVENT

Hi, everyone!

My name is Brian.

I'm

Brian.

I'm the man

who will make you

rich.

Brian?

Rich, my ass.

You all get scammed because you want free money.

Sounds good, right?

Hey, that's Ms. Yu Se-hee of Haenal Law Firm.

Yeah, the girl who slapped that judge.

This must be a legitimate thing

if someone from Haenal is here, right?

Why not?

What's wrong with Asia?

Over four billion people go nuts

for K-pop, K-drama, and K-food!

Absolutely nuts!

Oh, nuts. I'm sorry.

How should I put it?

- Is it going well? - If not Asia

the continent

the world is raving about now

where would you invest in?

Right?

- Brian! - Brian!

- Brian, Brian! - Brian, Brian!

What the hell is this?

You want me to invest in this?

Just stay there for a bit.

You need to do this to bring Yi-seok to Haenal.

Long time ago

there was the Silk Road

to make people rich. But now

you have the Miracle A-Token Road!

All you need is to get ready.

To be rich!

So many reporters are here, too.

I'd better invest some money before everyone else does.

Same.

- Where is he? - Excuse me!

As you can see

we're developing a cryptocurrency that four billion people will use.

We guarantee 10% in return every month.

So, within a year...

- You sure about the 10%? - Yes.

- Hey. - Hey, Han-young.

Seong-dae was here just now

but only invested 100 million won.

Isn't that too little for a guy who has three billion won?

Or did we just not do a good job?

He's very careful.

Send him 10% in profit when I tell you to.

He'll fall for it right away.

First, I changed Mr. Hwang's car

to a used compact sedan.

And I'm looking for a humble home near Sinyeong-dong.

It's taking some time to find the donation recipient

that'll lie about Mr. Hwang having donated to them for five years.

Donate 300 million won. Don't be late.

Yes, Mr. Kang.

You having a good day?

We're preparing a future Chief Justice.

I'm just nervous.

No need to be nervous.

Don't mess up.

Yes, sir.

Case Number 2025GD2203.

We'll now begin the trial for Defendant Hwang Tae-seong

on charges of obstruction of business and document forgery.

JUSTICE HWANG NAM-YONG

JUSTICE HWANG NAM-YONG

Your call cannot be completed. Please leave a message...

SENIOR PRESIDING JUDGE KANG SIN-JIN

Your call cannot be completed. Please leave a message...

PARKING SPOT FOR JUSTICE

BOSS

You wrote the article on Tae-seong.

Why don't you want to attend his trial?

Why would I go there on a day like today?

What am I, an amateur?

What?

Where are you now, then?

Investigate first, report later.

I'll report it to you later.

Where is Justice Hwang going

when his son is in trial?

Kim Yun-cheol will be the next President.

The screening for the next cabinet is

already underway.

I acquired a Canadian mining company.

The plan is to invest 100 billion won from my group.

If there's no profit in a year

it'll go bankrupt

wasting 100 billion won.

Recommend me a Commissioner of the National Tax Service

and a Trade, Industry, and Resources Minister.

And the Environment and Labor Minister.

My, my.

You get more greedy with age.

That greed got you

in that very seat, didn't it?

All the power goes to you

and all the money to me, Jang Yong-hyeon.

That very greed created our Suojae.

My gosh, Mr. Jang.

Fine, then.

You can choose up to the Environment and Labor Minister.

I wouldn't ask for more.

I can't trust Mr. Kang.

He told me not to worry at all

but he's ignoring all my calls!

I don't understand

where this is going at all.

No need to understand it.

Sorry?

If Sin-jin says it'll be done, it'll be done.

Since you're here

just have some tea.

Defendant Hwang Tae-seong applied to work

at JB Daehan Construction on October 14, 2024

with fake work experience in his application.

Therefore, the Defendant

obstructed the company's business with fraudulent information.

Why did Sin-jin really leave me to take Tae-seong's case?

Is Sin-jin the only one

who wants Nam-yong to become the Chief Justice?

Hey.

Hey

what's your plan now?

- With what? - What else?

Justice Hwang's son's life is

right in your hands.

It's like you won the lottery.

I can't believe you.

Hey

did he not call you?

He did, didn't he?

He definitely called you.

So, what's in it for you?

You haven't had lunch, right?

Why don't we talk over lunch?

Do you still not have a lunch buddy here?

I have many. I have them lined up!

Isn't it so nice of me to visit you for old time's sake?

You can stop shaving that.

Don't be so old. I'll buy you a mechanical pencil.

You know what gets longer, the more you shave?

What are you even talking about?

What, the pencil lead?

Correct!

It's for you. Take it and go.

Hey

you can have all of these.

I'll stick to mechanical.

Gosh.

The lead paradoxically becomes longer the more it's shaved

because the secret is that shaving it is different

from it getting longer.

It's also a paradox that Sin-jin threw Tae-seong at me

when he wants to make Nam-yong the Chief Justice.

And I must find the answer in it.

TAEGYEONG BIO

MARKET VALUE: 137,352,000 WON

58,200 WON PER UNIT

I hear Taegyeong Bio is at the brink of delisting.

Mr. Lee also told me to buy some shares for it.

Did you?

I'm barely paying my mortgage on time.

TAEGYEONG BIO, FOUND TO BE A WITHDRAWN COMPANY

Send Mr. Lee

10 million won in 30 minutes.

"Trading suspended"?

The market value...

No!

TRADING SUSPENDED

No!

My 400 million won!

TAEGYEONG BIO DELISTED

How do I tell my wife?

That's our daughter's tuition.

WIFE

Hey.

You know Seon-yeong's allowance and tuition for next month?

Why don't we send the money in advance when the dollar is cheaper?

You called me mid-day just because the dollar is cheap?

I'm busy. Let's talk later.

Oh, no.

You're calling again?

MIRACLE ASIA (SCAM)

Hello?

Hello, Mr. Lee Seong-dae.

I'm calling from Miracle Asia.

I'm calling about the profit you made earlier than expected.

Sorry?

We'll send you the money right now.

Good luck!

NOTIFICATION FROM SEBIT BANK

SEBIT BANK

MIRACLE ASIA

AMOUNT RECEIVED: 10,000,000 WON

INVESTMENT RETURNS FROM MIRACLE ASIA

INVESTMENT RETURNS FROM MIRACLE ASIA

SINHYEOP BANK

ACCOUNT BALANCE: 2.9 BILLION WON

Yeah

there's always a way out.

10% of 3 billion won is 300 million won a month

and 600 million in two.

That makes up for the 400 million I lost from investing

and still leaves 200 million.

I can just borrow money for a month for Seon-yeong.

ACCOUNT BALANCE: 2.9 BILLION WON

Hello, Mr. Park.

What brings you all the way here?

Here, have some coffee.

Well

about the foreign cryptocurrency fraud you mentioned last time.

Yeah?

I have some money to spare.

Mr. Park.

- You can't do that! - What?

I'd suggest you not get into that.

There's no way you can handle whatever issue this may cause.

It's really not that much.

I won't blame you, not even if I lose all my money.

Just shoot me a text

before you get those guys.

I can't give out details on an ongoing investigation...

I won't ever mention your name

not even if my life depends on it.

Please?

Do you need the money that bad?

I told him we'd strike in about two months

and promised to give him a heads-up.

Good work.

Mr. Lee, look at this.

Suojae?

This was where Nam-yong went?

Yeah, but that's not all.

I checked the owner of the vehicle leaving here

and it was Mr. Jang Yong-hyeon.

And he took a bag out of that car.

What do you think it has?

Money, probably?

Do you know who lives here?

Of course.

I looked into it on my way here.

Don't pass out from shock or anything.

Okay.

The former President

Mr. Park Gwang-to.

Wow.

- You sure? - Yeah.

You have no idea how shocked I was.

This is something I didn't know in my past life.

Mr. Park Gwang-to, the former President, had Sin-jin's back all along!

By the way

can I write an article about this...

Let's keep it a secret for now.

SECRETARY KIM, FUTURE TALENTS FOUNDATION

Hello?

Hello, Mr. Lee.

I'm the secretary at the Future Talents Foundation.

It's about the donation you mentioned last time.

I can tweak the ledger a bit

and change the donation period to five years.

Really?

You'll be donating 300 million won, right?

Yeah, sure.

Yes, 300 million won.

Get the Investigation Task Force ready.

You wanted to see me?

Weren't you scared

knowing Hee-young's father was the Justice Minister nominee?

It was your order.

Of course, I'd follow it.

Come with me.

I'll put your name on the case report, too.

What?

Where are we going?

To Gangnam.

I was tipped off about Asian investment frauds.

They're from Miracle Asia.

They've even held an investment seminar already.

Why are you so surprised?

I just can't believe people still pull that trick.

Money drives the world.

New ones will keep coming.

Right.

JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

CALLING JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

We'll be there in about ten.

Arriving in ten.

Get ready.

Yes, sir.

We have nine more minutes to go.

Hey, Jeong-ho.

What? The prosecution?

Right now?

Come sooner, Seong-dae.

My Seong-dae.

What the hell is he doing?

Just let him go.

Is he drunk or something?

Oh, my neck!

Are you kidding me?

I told you to just let him go!

How dare that bastard get in my way?

Did you learn to drive on Mario Kart?

Hey!

Did you learn to drive on Mario Kart?

You think the blinkers make everything okay?

Are you okay?

Of course.

"Of course"?

You're kidding me!

The world doesn't need any of this!

No need to get that insulting.

So what?

- Huh? - What?

Watch your language, alright?

- Did you just cuss? - Hey!

Let's just get going, okay?

No, just stay in your seat!

I'll take care of it myself.

Get in.

What were you thinking?

Wow.

They were right about her being a witch.

We don't have time for this!

Hello, are you Mr. Lee Seong-dae?

- Yes. - This way, please.

Come in.

- Hello. - Oh, my!

- Hello, sir. - Here comes our investor.

- How have you been? - I've been well.

- Have a seat. - Okay.

- Is coffee okay? - Yes.

Two coffees, please.

TAEGYEON BANK

RECEIVED 2,900,000,000 WON FROM LEE SEONG-DAE

We've received your money.

That's 3 billion won, including the initial 100 million.

You'll get 300 million won in profit next month.

Hurry.

Okay, that's all for today...

Wait.

About

next month's profit.

Can I invest that, too?

Of course.

Would you like that?

10% of 300 million won is 30 million.

APK BUILDING

Oh, no!

- What's wrong? - My back!

It's from the earlier crash.

- Just stay out of it, then. - Oh, no.

Stay here, alright?

HAN-YOUNG

Your call cannot be completed.

He took the elevator just now. Hurry!

Yes, sir.

Oh, come on. I have to take the stairs?

The profit is coming a whole month later

so just let me know before that, and I'll take care of it.

I'm late for something right now

so let's wrap it up.

That's 60 million in two months, then.

What? Of course. It's 30 million won per month.

I really have to go now.

The prosecution is here!

THE JUDGE RETURNS

What do you say? It's a chance to join the real power circle.

Announce Tae-seong as not guilty.

It's just a small entry fee for that.

I'm not conducting a trial. It's a hostage situation.

Just be patient. I'll be right over.

Guard him, no matter what. Strike first.

I'm Seok Jeong-ho, alright?

Can you handle it?

You'll become the Chief Justice.

You'll never become the Chief Justice.

Whose word do you think weighs more?

I'm the one giving you a chance.

- You told me to trust you! - No!

Those crazy bastards!

You've really lost your mind.

One slip, and it's game over.

Subtitles by: Min-sun Kim