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THE JUDGE RETURNS

What?

Why is it empty?

Those damn bastards!

How did they hide so fast?

Hey, calm down.

Why are we searching here? They cleared out a long time ago!

The investment scammers

only rent this space

for investment seminars and events.

What?

Hey, Seong-dae invested 2.9 billion won.

It's three billion in total.

He'll catch on soon enough. Better wrap it up.

I'm already on it.

I'm Seok Jeong-ho, alright?

You're kidding me.

I put so much effort into this case!

Why would you ruin it like this?

Can't believe you raided this office without a clue!

Damn it.

I was tipped off, okay?

What a joke.

Hello?

There are cryptocurrency scammers in Gangnam.

- What? - Check the files I sent you

for further details.

CRIME CASE REPORT FOR MIRACLE ASIA'S INVESTMENT SCAM

ALLEGED CRIMES COMMITTED PAST CHARGES

THE MANAGEMENT DISAPPEARED IN 2020, WITH 500 MILLION DOLLARS OF DAMAGE

Why did you raid this office?

They're too smart. They must've caught on...

Hold on.

Yes, Mr. Lee.

Did you invest in Miracle Asia?

No!

What?

This can't be right.

Where did they all go?

Oh, no.

CEO'S OFFICE

These frauds!

My money!

My money!

Mr. Lee

are you alright?

It wasn't much money, right?

How much did you invest?

You said you'd tell me!

And that you'd wait two months!

When did I say that?

And I wasn't behind the raid.

Yes, Mr. Kang.

I got a call from the Future Talents Foundation.

Oh, yes.

Five years of making donations sounds pretty good.

Send them 300 million won.

Yes, sir.

- The street angel? - Yes, the angel.

- I'm Park Cheol-woo. - I'm Seok Jeong-ho.

Nice to meet you. I'm Seok Jeong-ho.

I'll bring you the best food to go with those drinks.

Han-young!

Three billion won!

Three billion...

You're paying me for the stage set and my acting, right?

- Of course. - Really?

You can't lie. You're a judge.

I wouldn't do that.

I'll give you all three billion won

for setting the stage and for your acting.

And when the time is right

donate it with a happy heart.

Hey!

Nothing's meaner than taking back a present.

And nothing is better than sharing.

No!

You're the best.

No, I'm the worst!

You always let Na-yeong win, but never me.

You can stop now. I get it. You two are best friends.

Won't Sin-jin pass out in stress

after realizing he's lost three billion?

It'll be over before we even break his neck.

No, I doubt that he'll be all that affected.

He knows he can easily earn it back through blackmail or bribes.

What?

So, all that work was meaningless?

Why meaningless?

It united us as a team.

- One team! - We now know our common enemies

and how excellent we are at acting and thinking on our feet.

Everyone will be so shocked to hear that the former President is

on Sin-jin's side.

- Alright, take your glasses. - Thanks.

- What was that? One team? - Yeah.

Alright, Jin-a.

For one team!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

One team!

We're one! Yes!

Try this. It's a delicacy.

Hey, imagine what would've happened had we not moved offices.

It was impossible to get Seong-dae to leave.

Gosh, we were so close.

Hearing about that office pisses me off.

How could you all keep it a secret?

Well, I went over to help.

What if I didn't recognize you?

You recognized me right away.

All those mean words

about my driving and life!

Those words really came from your heart.

Let's just say I was creative on the spot. It was all acting.

Ha, I doubt it.

Come on, stop picking on me.

So, what actually happened?

I tipped the prosecution about Miracle Asia.

What? The prosecution?

We need the prosecution to raid the office

for the case to be dismissed without Seong-dae realizing who got him.

Hey

how am I supposed to know the prosecution is coming?

On that note

let's set up another office.

Man, I knew you were smart!

MIRACLE ASIA HEADQUARTERS ADDRESS

They moved offices already?

Classic scammer move.

Sure.

Headquarters or not

as long as they make my money grow.

You knew it, didn't you?

No!

It's my first time hearing about it.

Wow, your acting is on point!

What is this? It's not a restaurant nor a food stand.

What is this?

Hello!

- Hello! - Hey.

- Here. - Hello.

- Thank you. - Sit here.

- Thank you. - She's...

How are you?

Hello, I'm Song Na-yeon.

Hello, I'm Seok Jeong-ho.

Hi, I'm Song Na-yeon.

What's with that voice?

Have a seat.

Here.

I cooked this squid stir-fry.

- Wow! - Have a glass.

Thank you.

You can beg me all you want

and I'd still never eat there.

But why do I want to cry?

This is so annoying!

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

SENIOR PRESIDING JUDGE KANG SIN-JIN

What the hell is this?

You said you'd sort it out. You told me to trust you!

Did I ever say I couldn't sort it out?

So, what's your plan now?

Forget becoming the Chief Justice.

My son is about to make me lose my Justice title!

Your son's trial will be over soon

and you'll become the Chief Justice.

Are you

really sure about this?

The trial was unexpected

but that won't change anything.

You're sure about this?

But

now that it'll take more effort

with your son's unexpected case

you'll need to give me what I want.

Justice Hwang's son's life is

right in your hands.

It's like you won the lottery.

Justice Hwang's son's life is in my hands

but nobody's approached me yet.

As if

someone is stopping them.

You cast the bait yourself

so hunt him yourself, too.

Tae-seong isn't a bait. He's being held hostage.

I'm not conducting a trial.

It's a hostage situation.

The record of your illegal funds

when you worked for the National Election Commission.

Bring that to me.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Do you really not know?

No, I don't.

So, you're choosing to be a heartless father.

By the way

your son will receive the maximum sentence possible.

You don't think I can stop a junior judge with a single call

with my huge networks?

Sorry.

That newbie judge only listens to me.

Haven't you made enough calls already?

You must know

you have zero power over your son's trial

pretty well by now.

Anyway, I got your message.

Regardless of the trial

I'll make you the Chief Justice.

The file exposes

not only multiple assemblymen

but also the illegal funds for the former and current Presidents.

You sure you can handle that?

I wouldn't have bitten off

what I couldn't chew.

Justice Hwang.

The court hereby orders

Defendant Lee Bong-seok

to one year and six months of imprisonment.

Hwang Nam-yong.

I don't care what you give Sin-jin.

You'll never become the Chief Justice.

I'll do everything it takes to stop you

even if you were to sell your soul.

Why haven't you sent the money

to the Future Talents Foundation?

I think we should re-negotiate on the donation period.

No, a five-year donation period isn't a bad deal.

Right.

Is something wrong?

- Mr. Kang. - Tell me.

I'm sorry.

I've been scammed.

What?

I invested some money into an Asian cryptocurrency scam

and the prosecution ruined my plan by suddenly raiding them.

I had no idea.

You invested your money, knowing it was a scam?

Yes. But...

Prosecutor Park promised a heads-up

before raiding them

so I thought it'd be safe.

But someone unexpected came along...

That's enough.

How much did you lose?

All three billion won.

You've really lost your mind.

I can find them.

Prosecutor Park has been investigating

so I know he'll find them.

So?

What if they do get arrested?

What will you tell the prosecution?

How will you explain where you got the three billion won?

That I gave it to you?

I'll do everything to get the money back.

No!

Don't bother doing anything.

Stay low and invisible

until I call you.

Just stay alive.

I'm ready.

HWANG NAM-YONG

I'll send the judge on your son's case tomorrow.

SENIOR PRESIDING JUDGE KANG SIN-JIN

You called me?

Meet up with Nam-yong.

He has something for you.

Yes, sir.

And here.

What's this?

So, you're the judge on the case.

I've seen you at the Central Court.

Yes, I've only briefly introduced myself.

Is that right?

I'm sure you know Tae-seong is my son.

How do you plan on closing the case?

What do you mean, sir?

I guess you haven't heard yet.

I'll tell you now, then.

Announce Tae-seong as not guilty.

Let's say he was misled

to think his teaching assistantship and internship

counted as work experience.

I'll be forever grateful once you close the case well.

And

make sure to pass this on to Sin-jin.

If it's about the final verdict, I've already heard about your history.

I hear you wrote the verdict yourself last time.

If that's what you want

I'll happily go to that length for you.

Could you please write one this time, too?

Sure.

I just need a few days to write it.

A person who injures the credit of another by circulating false facts

or through fraudulent means

shall be punished by imprisonment with labor for less than five years

or by a fine not exceeding 15 million won.

What do you think you're doing?

Just wanted to help you write the verdict.

Tae-seong lied about his work experience to apply for the job at JB

which is fraudulent

and an obstruction of business

for disrupting JB's hiring process.

A son of a Justice should be an inspiring example to society, not this.

I'd say a year and a half in prison sounds about right.

What the hell are you going on about?

You even used your authority

to make JB forge Tae-seong's scores so he could be hired.

Since the public despises

anyone using their powerful dads for their own success

he'll have to serve

a year and a half without exceptions.

You think you can continue being a judge after pulling this?

You're the one who should end your career in court.

What?

How dare you blackmail a Justice?

How dare you?

Tae-seong will serve

exactly a year and a half in jail.

What?

HWANG NAM-YONG'S TRANSACTION RECORDS FOR ALL BRIBES RECEIVED

This was over a decade ago.

How do you have this?

INVESTIGATION RECORD, CONFIDENTIAL TARGET: HWANG NAM-YONG

CONFIRMATION OF TRANSACTION

WITNESS: HAN TAE-HWA POSITION: SECRETARY AT S GROUP

TESTIFYING IN THE INVESTIGATION ROOM, SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE

HWANG NAM-YONG'S TRANSACTION RECORDS FOR ALL BRIBES RECEIVED

RECIPIENT: HWANG NAM-YONG

TESTIMONY

I WAS BORN ON OCTOBER 22, 1964, AND I WORK FOR S CONSTRUCTION

YOUR HONOR, I WAS HIT IN THE HEAD BY ONE OF THE PROTESTING RESIDENTS

MY BOSS IS VERY STRONG. HE PROTECTED ME

INVESTIGATION RECORD, CONFIDENTIAL

You took bribes from Mr. Jang Tae-sik of S Construction

and ruled in favor of a con man who staged his injury.

What a verdict needs is justice and common sense.

But you framed

Plaintiff Lee Bong-seok as the perpetrator

and sentenced him to a year and a half in jail.

Your verdict

robbed a family

of its father

and husband.

Who are you?

Don't tell me...

That's right.

The son who had his father robbed for a year and a half

all because of you.

So...

you want an apology from me now?

What's the point in getting an apology?

When you won't even be sincere.

That's right.

But you're the same.

All that talk about justice

yet what you want on my son's verdict is

revenge, not justice.

It doesn't matter if I get fired or my son ends up in jail.

What difference does that make for you?

I don't know if you know it yet

but I'm the next Chief Justice.

So

let past stay in the past

and move on to the future with me.

I'll compensate you for the past well enough.

I'm more curious about the present.

I'm not sure if what I want is revenge or justice.

But in this moment

I just can't stand the fact

that someone like you

has power and authority in court.

Think about how far I can get you

once I become the Chief Justice.

Seize the chance

when you can.

I'm the one giving you a chance.

Start by retiring as a judge. It doesn't suit you.

That's the only way your son will return home.

You have no idea how badly I wanted to kill you.

A writer once asked himself

"Can the past help the present?"

And here's what I want to ask myself.

Can myself from my past life

help me in the present?

Am I still making the right choices

for the better future?

COURT

Did you assign Judge Lee

for my son's case on purpose?

As unfortunate as it is for you

I guess karma is a real thing.

What about the documents?

Did you write them?

I was

your assistant judge then.

You took bribes from defendants

and colluded with them all the time.

So, you go behind my back like this?

There's not even anything in it for you.

Because truth can also be powerful

though that's rarely the case.

You struck me for no reason.

Do you realize what your little punch has caused?

That rascal told me to end my career!

Otherwise, he insisted

he'd sentence my son to jail for a year and a half!

That's interesting.

Regardless of what Judge Lee told you

you'll become the Chief Justice.

And your son will also be home soon.

What?

I'm not in the mood for jokes.

I'm not joking.

Think about all the wrongs you've done.

This is just a small price to pay.

So

is this really the end of it?

But Judge Lee is still the judge on the case.

Words have power.

Whose words do you think have more power

Judge Lee's or mine?

You'd better own up

to what you just said.

I apologize.

What? For what?

For Seong-dae.

I knew he was into investing

but I had no idea he'd do something so ridiculous.

I should've watched him more closely.

How's that your fault?

It's my fault for leaving money with such an idiot.

No.

I'll work even harder

so you don't run into more problems.

Okay.

Let's just move on. Don't make it a bigger issue.

We're making the Chief Justice here.

Three billion won isn't worth jeopardizing that.

Cheers.

The only ones who knew Seong-dae had three billion won were

you, me

and Han-young.

Sorry? What do you mean?

We have to see

what Han-young is really like.

So, did you bring it?

Did you check the file?

No, sir.

You must be dying to know what Nam-yong is handing over to me.

I figured you'd tell me if it was something I needed to know.

There are some impressive devices these days.

If you accessed this file

I'll be able to see it.

ALLOW DEVICE TO CONNECT

RECORD OF ILLEGAL FUNDS

ILLEGAL FUNDS FOR FORMER PRESIDENTS

ILLEGAL FUNDS FOR FORMER PRESIDENT PARK GWANG-TO

VIEW RECORD OF DEVICE USE

FILES ACCESSED: 0 TIMES FILES COPIED: 0 TIMES

You're awfully obedient for a young man.

If I were you, I would've opened it out of curiosity.

Let me pour you one.

Yes, Ms. Song.

I talked to an expert

and you'll be really screwed if you open it.

It tracks all the times the files are accessed and copied.

You'd better not do anything with it.

There's a first for everything.

That's where your initial resolve lies.

Here.

I'm walking on thin ice

to gain Sin-jin's trust.

One slip, and it's game over.

But so many forget about their first resolves.

But that's

none of my business.

You know why?

Because you have

endless people wanting to be on your side.

Exactly.

So, don't forget yours.

Hey, welcome back.

Thanks. Where's Mother?

She's asleep. She said she was tired.

- Father. - Yeah?

Why don't I join you for a drink? It's been a while.

Sure.

Oh, I was just going to have one glass.

Wow.

Here.

Father.

Yeah?

I was

there.

I can't stop thinking about it.

When you were protesting

against the redevelopment.

Why are you still stuck on that?

You should forget about it.

- When you passed out... - Forget about it all.

Whatever it is, just forget about it.

Are you okay?

Don't come this way! Stop!

Don't hurt us!

Father?

No!

Father!

Even the stones on the ground have their own stories.

And even the newest newborns have

as many stories as the days they've lived.

So

in a world of endless stories intertwined with each other

who doesn't feel wronged or blamed?

If you stay stuck on feeling wronged

how can your heart embrace

the more important emotions that it should feel?

People don't say they're fine

because they're really fine.

So

whatever is going on inside of you

just keep telling yourself it's fine

and it'll all be fine one day.

I like my eggs

sunny-side-up.

Don't break the yolk.

Thanks.

It's fine.

It's fine.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

How much time do I have?

I just want to live like this

until the end.

Oh, gosh.

Stop drinking before bed.

You remember that girl?

The one we met shortly after I was released from jail.

Of course.

How can I forget about her?

Hello?

Do you need help?

Did your mom tell you to come?

Oh, I...

Well...

Here you go.

What's this?

I'm sorry.

- Hey! - Miss!

Oh, well...

My dad isn't a bad man.

Please don't resent him so much.

Hey...

Hello

my name is Kim Jin-a.

I'm the daughter of Kim Seok-tae

the man whom you supposedly beat up

and sued you.

I know you didn't do anything wrong.

Of course, I also know

you didn't hurt my dad.

My dad isn't a bad man

but he did something bad so he could raise me.

I'd love to tell my dad

to stop working in such an evil job

but I've been pretending not to know about his job

because I don't want to break his heart.

My Jin-a.

You're a real grown-up, like everyone else.

Of course.

I even work late nights

and have staff dinners.

You've never had those, have you?

Are you asking if I'm jealous?

Are you?

Of course.

I'm so, so jealous.

Here.

Apparently, this brings you luck.

Broke people like us

have nothing but luck to count on.

So, every time I saw a four-leaf clover

I made sure to pluck it.

But now that I see it

having you as my daughter was my biggest luck.

You're my Ace of Clubs.

The four-leaf clover in this letter is

what my dad and I love most.

Dad said we had to wish for luck

because we had nothing else to count on.

That's why he loves these clovers so much.

A four-leaf clover may be the only thing

I can give you now

but once I grow older

I'll compensate you for my dad's wrongdoing.

I'm so sorry.

Sincerely, Kim Seok-tae's daughter, Kim Jin-a.

Her name was

Jin-a, right? Kim Jin-a?

Yeah.

She asked us to forgive her dad.

She wrote that he was doing bad things to raise her

but he wasn't a bad man.

How does that make any sense, though?

You know

we should've at least fed her a meal before she left.

I hope she's doing fine.

I sure do, too.

Are you Mr. Kim Seok-tae's guardian?

I urgently called you earlier

because he was having breathing issues

but I should've waited a bit first.

Sorry for calling you so late.

Interesting.

I swear I've seen him somewhere.

Call her right now.

Yes, sir.

Ms. Kim.

Ms. Kim!

Ms. Kim!

Ms. Kim!

You can't do this!

I won't say anything

about you guys having moved him to a different room

without my permission.

- Sorry? - Tell me

how much the VIP suite costs.

Oh, sure.

Damn, that's fresh.

Why don't you move your dad

back to the VIP suite?

I'll take care of your father's hospital bills

and all the money you need

to maintain your status.

Are you using money to win love

because the letter didn't work?

What you're doing is

disrespecting your father.

Byeon, what did the doctor say?

It's Chronic...

It's Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.

Yeah. What causes that?

Repetitive concussion

and head injuries.

I see.

That's interesting for a man with a successful prosecutor daughter.

What kind of a life did he possibly live that led up to that?

He might as well have joined a gang

if he wanted to get his head smashed.

Maybe he was one of them, just at the very bottom?

Watch it.

Oh, sorry.

PATIENT: KIM SEOK-TAE

Dad!

My gosh.

Are you okay?

Yeah, I'm fine.

What do we do?

Oh, gosh.

Good work.

You know

this is at least 100 times healthier

than the raw liver last time.

You become mine

if you drink this, okay?

I'm just kidding.

Drink it

and all of this is yours.

You hold quite a grudge.

Of course.

There's nothing I hate more than people who pretend to be chill.

So, what now?

Are you trying to befriend me now?

Well

I'd love to have such a pretty prosecutor be my friend, of course.

You know, I love oysters

but the ones from you are too fishy.

I appreciate you keeping me entertained

but be a little patient. Stop pestering me.

I'll come soon enough.

Okay.

But don't take too long.

I hate being bored

as much as you do.

CALL HISTORY

ASSEMBLYMAN KANG JEONG-TAE TAKES HIS OWN LIFE AT HIS OFFICE

INVESTIGATION ON CHU YONG-JIN TO BE INTERRUPTED

I've confirmed everything about Haenal

S Group's case, and the other case.

My guess was right about them all.

But there's no conclusive evidence yet.

The same goes with this.

Sin-jin...

Why do you think

Han-young left this with you?

We'll know once he tells us.

Is all of this true?

Yes, based on everything I know.

I'm sure he's done more evil things that I don't know about.

Since when did you know about Sin-jin?

When I found

the draft dodger list at my parents' junkyard.

Once I realized

Sin-jin was the one going after that list

I kept digging into him.

I knew it when you busted that serial killer

in Chungcheongnam-do.

Why are you acting like a prosecutor? You're a judge!

And you should've come to me first when you got this.

I needed to gain Sin-jin's trust first.

And get a new car from him?

I told you I paid for that with a 60-month installment plan!

- But it was so sudden. - So?

Life happens, okay?

I'm already...

Yes, sir.

In fact

we're also conducting an internal investigation on him.

- Sorry? - Sin-jin has a bad reputation.

But nobody dares to check if the rumors are true.

It's as if messing with Sin-jin is

doing the unfathomable.

Tell me

the real reason I need to become the Chief Justice.

Sorry?

It's you again?

Is this about Sin-jin?

Yes, sir.

I need the Chief Justice to have my back

in order for me to take on Sin-jin.

I see.

Are you crazy?

- How dare you... - But

Sin-jin isn't the final boss here.

We had an idea when we began the internal investigation.

Do you know

who has his back?

This looks like a bag full of money.

Do you know who runs Suojae?

Sorry?

I'm not sure.

Park Gwang-to, the former President.

This is Baek Yi-seok.

Hello, Mr. Baek.

Are you confident about nominating me

as the next Chief Justice?

Have you made up your mind?

Yes, please go ahead with it.

Sure.

I'll gladly watch this audacious rookie's back.

Thank you, sir!

PRESIDING JUDGE KIM JIN-HAN

CALL HISTORY

JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

JUDGE LEE HAN-YOUNG

Judge Lee...

And Prosecutor Park?

Lee Han-young and Park Cheol-woo...

There's definitely something going on.

MR.KANG: KILL HWANG TAE-SEONG AND STAGE IT AS A SUICIDE

CALL HISTORY

This is Prosecutor Park's call history

the day you blew three billion won.

- Prosecutor Park? - Yeah.

You overheard Prosecutor Kim on the phone in the hallway

and ran into Prosecutor Park at the golf driving range?

That may not be

a coincidence.

Then...

Look into it.

Yes, sir.

What do I tell Mr. Kang, though?

He told you to do nothing but stay alive.

Don't get on his nerves. He doesn't have time for that.

Yes, sir.

Why do you keep coming to me? You love risking your life, anyway.

The universe may decide when I live or die

but the Presidential election is soon.

Who becomes the next leader is up to the people.

Exactly.

Here.

Who's going to win?

It's one or the other, anyway.

Why so confused?

The public opinion polls keep changing.

I can't predict anything.

Gosh, old man.

You talk like a gentleman, but order me around like a maid.

Here.

This one.

He'll take the jewel and rise.

KIM YUN-CHEOL OF THE DAEHAN CENTRAL PARTY

Kim Yun-cheol from the ruling party?

Having no change of government sounds

like the best scenario possible.

Damn it, he's awake.

I got it done.

Good work.

SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT COURT

This contains all records of illegal funds for the new assemblymen

and the former and the current Presidents from the last election.

Including Mr. Park Gwang-to, the former President.

Are you surprised?

Yes, sir.

Illegal funds

for the former and current Presidents...

What a kid.

You thought Presidents would do better?

Nam-yong took these files while in the National Election Commission.

I could only get my hands on them because you kept his son captive.

I knew it.

So, Tae-seong

was not a bait

but was being held captive.

Are you disappointed I didn't tell you sooner?

No, sir.

I'll get to end Nam-yong's career

and you've become more powerful with those files

so I'm glad.

That's right.

How it ends always matters more than the way there.

I want to share this power with you.

What do you say?

It's a chance to join the real power circle.

He means the Suojae.

Everyone, please rise.

Announce Tae-seong as not guilty.

You want to join the real power circle

the shadow government that runs Korea?

This is just a small entry fee for that.

Everyone, please be seated.

DEFENDANT

JUDGE

Where's the Defendant?

Sorry, Your Honor. I can't reach him right now

but he should be here any minute.

JUDGE

It's been ten minutes now.

Do we need to wait any longer?

Sorry about that.

Tae-seong is holding a press conference.

- Right now? - You sure?

In the past life

Tae-seong took his own life with a letter claiming his innocence

which made the public turn from cold to empathetic.

And Nam-yong, who'd lost his son

became the Chief Justice.

I knew

I was faking my work experience

yet still included my teaching assistantship and internship

as work experience on my application to JB Daehan.

PRESS CONFERENCE FOR HWANG TAE-SEONG AND HIS UNFAIR HIRING ALLEGATIONS

I apologize.

I'm Gong Hyeon-do of Yujeong Daily.

When did you submit

your application to JB Daehan?

I was tipped off that you applied after the deadline.

I submitted it to the HR

after getting hired.

Tae-seong!

Tae-seong!

Tae-seong!

Darn it.

Yeah.

I'm Seok Jeong-ho.

Sin-jin will try to kill Tae-seong.

Guard him, no matter what.

Who am I?

I'm Seok Jeong-ho, alright?

Gosh, why is it raining out of nowhere?

What's with the weather?

I told you to bring an umbrella.

Hello.

Your father is

Justice Hwang Nam-yong, correct?

Yes.

Have I been kidnapped?

Are you stupid?

I saved your life!

But

people will keep coming, trying to kill you.

And we can't save you on time every time.

Who's trying to kill me?

What did I ever do wrong?

You had your father get you a job at JB Daehan.

I don't deserve death for that!

No

that deserves death and more to those who want your father

to become the Chief Justice.

They need you to die for people to become empathetic

so your father can finally become the Chief Justice.

That's ridiculous.

- Is it? Really? - Hey.

You're saying

it's not ridiculous

that you got hired with the lowest test score?

Stop.

Man!

Do you want to live?

Yes.

Strike first, then.

I'm Song Na-yeon of Daejin Daily.

Did Justice Hwang

also help you get a job at JB Daehan?

Yes, my father said

the written exam and the interview were just for formality

and that I'd get the job, no matter what.

LETTER OF RESIGNATION

The Judiciary is in a huge shock once again.

Justice Hwang, under the allegations

of colluding with unfair hiring practices and taking bribes

submitted his letter of resignation.

The prosecution explained

Justice Hwang allegedly took bribes from a construction company

and used his networks

to get his son a job he didn't qualify for

and that they planned on summoning him for questioning soon.

Justice Hwang submitted his letter of resignation this morning

and left the court without a word.

The prosecution is aware

of Justice Hwang receiving bribes

and his involvement in unfair hiring practices.

They will announce a date for his questioning soon.

Chief Justice Jeon Heung-woo is

also taking responsibility by resigning

for the damaged reputation of the Judiciary.

The Office of the President has made

an official nomination of Baek Yi-seok

as the next Chief Justice.

Power changes are happening rapidly within the Judiciary

and the employees within the court are wondering

if this will signal a reformation

of the whole system.

I'll invite you to the room with the best views once you retire.

Here.

Your son will have to pay for what he's done.

But I'll let you get away

with non-custodial investigation and probation.

But of course

you'd better not let Suojae hear about our deal.

What a pathetic man.

He got bitten in the ass by his own son.

Here we are.

Don't trust anyone here.

And don't speak unless you're asked a question.

Don't be surprised by anything you see or hear.

You'll look stupid.

Yes, sir.

Is today

the day we fill our treasure chest?

Yes, sir.

Mr. Han

you know why I'm still going so strong to this day?

I don't know, sir.

Because the world is the same.

It never changes, does it?

Introduce yourself.

I'm Judge Lee Han-young at the Seoul Central Court.

I'm here to serve the nation and our people.

Take a seat.

This is a special activity fund from the National Intelligence Service.

This is from the prosecution.

This is from the Ministry of National Defense.

This is from the National Police Agency.

Alright, then.

Let's serve our nation.

These crazy bastards!

THE JUDGE RETURNS

The elimination has begun.

They have a record of everywhere we've been

and our call history!

Sin-jin is going to catch on soon.

I'll get rid of Gwang-to, who relies on mere shamans

and become the leader of Suojae.

So, who is that?

Judge Lee Han-young.

And Sin-jin is behind it?

The prosecution will indict him while in custody

and Judge Lee, whom we met at the Suojae, will be on the case.

Hey, Byeon. Let's save a life.

Sin-jin and Gwang-to.

I must stop both of them

or the country's justice will be gone for good.

Subtitles by: Min-sun Kim