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(Phantom Lawyer)

(Supported by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Children were filmed under production guidelines.)

(Animal scenes were directed and filmed...)

(under production guidelines along with animal experts.)

(Seoul High Prosecutors' Office)

(Episode 6)

What is your relationship with Jeon Sang Ho?

He was my client, and I was his attorney.

His attorney?

What was the case?

That's...

Due to the attorney-client privilege,

I can't disclose that.

Then how long have you known Jeon Sang Ho?

Not for very long.

So you're saying it was right before he died?

Something like that.

Mr. Shin Yi Rang.

Are you messing with me right now?

Jeon Sang Ho had a lawyer?

It seems Jeon Sang Ho hired him right before he passed away.

I hadn't heard about that.

I saw traces of Jeon Sang Ho at his lawyer's office.

The handwriting matched what was in his lab.

He had a habit...

of working things out on any surface he could find, even walls.

So why did his lawyer come here? And what was all the ruckus about?

About that...

I think he has some psychological issues.

He seems to be delusional and hearing things.

If you'd like to press charges, I can...

No. Su Jeong's appeal is already enough of a headache.

Let's not stir the pot.

Understood.

- It's getting late. You should be going. - About Mr. Jeon's research...

Why didn't you mention that it was for your wife's Cancello disease?

That's...

- That has nothing to do with this. - According to people close to him,

Jeon Sang Ho said he was going to quit his research on the treatment.

- Is that true? - Who told you that?

If that's true,

that would be a powerful motive for murder.

It's already been 17 years.

- Honey, the soup's ready. - Okay.

No, just the verbal section was a little hard. The rest was fine.

- How about you try a cram school? - No way.

Or...

How about I help you?

That's even worse.

Honey, you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

- I didn't sleep well last night. - Shouldn't you see a doctor?

This is already the third time this week.

- According to the MRI results... - And that's how it all started.

- The disease shattered our family. - Honey.

Mom.

After that, I sought the best specialists...

and the best possible treatments,

but it was all for nothing.

But I couldn't just give up.

As a scientist, I decided to find a solution myself.

I was going to save my wife with my own two hands.

When did you get here?

Su Jeong.

There is no God.

The only thing that can save your mother...

is science.

The more I failed, the more desperate I became.

And then I realised.

I needed someone more brilliant than I was.

So that person was Jeon Sang Ho?

So when a man like that...

announced he was stopping his research for the cure,

you must have hated him enough to want him dead, Mr. Kim Tae Jun.

- Sir. - Yes?

The forensic analysis results are in.

Shin Yi Rang's prints were only found on the inside of the gloves.

Also, the time they were left is way off...

from the estimated time of death.

They think the prints were left when he dug up the body.

So, are you saying Shin Yi Rang was just the one who found the body?

For now, that's what it looks like.

He went up the mountain by himself and just happened to find the body?

So who called it in?

It was reported on an emergency line, but we can't identify the caller.

Jeon Sang Ho.

How did he do it?

I know there's something to this.

I collected and reviewed all CCTV footage within a one-kilometer radius.

Fortunately, you weren't on any of the footage, sir.

I destroyed it all, just in case.

Good work.

And one more thing.

Have someone tail Shin Yi Rang for a while.

Yes, sir.

We'll be summoning you again soon.

So keep your phone on. We need to be able to reach you at all times.

Okay.

- Yi Rang! - Yi Rang! Are you okay?

(Prosecution)

Mom.

I was going to get you some tofu.

It's supposed to give you a fresh start,

but the shop wasn't open yet.

(Soy Milk)

I was starving, actually.

Thanks, Bong Soo.

I got a bunch of different kinds, so drink up.

Here, this one's warm.

Wait, did you guys sleep in the car all night?

Why would you do that? You should've just waited at home.

How could I leave my son locked up in there all alone?

Yi Rang and I have to stop somewhere. You should take Father home.

- Okay, sure. - Where are we going?

- Where to? - You'll see when we get there.

(Prosecution)

- Have one. - No. I'm okay.

- Go on, we have plenty. - I'm good, really.

What's this all about? You're starting to scare me.

Mom...

I've known from the very beginning.

I didn't think it was anything bad,

so I even asked the Father and your brother-in-law to help you.

But this has gone too far.

- Mom, what are you doing? Stop. - I should have done this sooner.

The moment I found out, I should have burned all of this.

Mom! This is my office, and this is my work!

What if something happens to you?

What am I supposed to do if you get hurt?

I won't. I'm not going to get hurt.

- What if you hurt someone? - I won't.

- I swear, it won't ever happen again. - How can you be so sure?

Because this is all...

my fault.

What?

To Sang Ho...

I lied to him about the verdict.

I was afraid he'd spiral out of control if he knew the truth.

I didn't want the trouble, so I lied.

It's bad enough that he was murdered,

but for the only person who'd listen to also lie to him...

- Imagine how furious he must have been. - Why is that your fault?

You never should have been doing this in the first place.

And if I don't?

If I don't, then who's going to listen to them?

- Yi Rang. - I did a lot of thinking in jail.

About why my life is the way it is,

where it all went so wrong,

and what I did to deserve having to do such a difficult job.

But...

I thought about Kang Pung and Su A.

I realised that more than the hardships,

the happiness I got in return was so much greater.

More than money, fame, or any of that crap,

I realised how precious it is to help these souls,

and how lucky I am to be the one who can do it.

I finally get it now.

So...

You're going to keep doing this?

Yes.

I want to.

I'm going to do it.

I don't know who you get this from. I really don't.

What if something like yesterday happens again?

Then...

I'll do whatever you tell me to, Mom. Whatever you say.

- Really? You'd really be able to quit? - Yes.

If it comes to that, I'll burn it all down myself.

You have to be careful.

You can't get hurt, and you can't hurt anyone. Ever.

Got it?

Yes.

I'll be extremely careful.

I promise.

Don't worry.

I'm not like Dad.

Thank you, Attorney Shin.

You don't have to thank me.

I'm the one who should be sorry,

and I'm the one who should be thanking you.

But Sang Ho...

You thought your father-in-law did it, didn't you?

That's why you went after him.

What made you think that?

Is it hard for you to talk about?

I'm not trying to hide anything. It's just...

I want to confirm something...

with Su Jeong first.

Once I confirm it and I'm sure,

I'll tell you everything then.

You want to see Kim Su Jeong at the detention center?

That doesn't sound like a good idea.

If you see Kim Su Jeong, you'll definitely get emotional,

and who's to say we won't have a repeat of yesterday's chaos?

Right.

Then let me ask her for you.

Tell me everything you want to find out.

Then... What about me?

You, of course, have to wait outside. So you don't possess anyone.

As far away as possible.

- Okay. - Far away.

Okay.

Hello.

Prosecutor Kim.

- I have a favour to ask. - Before you do,

I heard you were the one who took Attorney Shin Yi Rang's family there.

- What was that all about? - Honestly, I'm not even sure myself.

I guess I got swept up in the moment?

Since when are you the type to get swept up in the moment?

Has Kim Su Jeong's interrogation been scheduled yet?

There won't be one. Kim Su Jeong refused to be interrogated.

She's only putting herself in a worse position.

What do you think she's up to?

Hard to say.

First, get me the list of suspects and the case files.

And Jeon Sang Ho's autopsy report.

I'm formally requesting this as Kim Su Jeong's attorney.

- Yes? - Attorney Shin's at the Detention Center.

The detention center? Why?

That's where Jeon Sang Ho's wife, Kim Su Jeong, is being held.

Do we have a line on any of the guards?

(A World of Integrity)

Yes, sir. I hope you're well. Yes. Don't you worry.

Getting a recording will be a piece of cake.

(Son Cheon Geun)

(Keep the doors locked.)

What's this?

Seriously?

Inmate 1023, Kim Su Jeong.

Where's my pen?

I must not have brought one.

- Attorney. - Why are you here? Leave. Now.

Is there a problem here?

No, a problem? There's no problem at all.

- This guy... - I said I'll handle it. Now go.

I can't leave. For civilian visitations,

it's a regulation for a corrections officer to be present.

I'm not a civilian.

I'm her attorney.

- Right. - I put attorney on the form.

My mistake. I must not have checked the form properly.

Right. So, if you'll leave us now.

- Right. - Hold on a second.

Yes?

By any chance, that...

(Son Cheon Geun, Ministry of Justice)

This? What about it?

Could I possibly borrow it? I'll be sure to return it on my way out.

Yes, I'd appreciate that. Wait, this pen...

Make sure you return this.

Yes, of course.

- Right. - Right.

(Son Cheon Geun)

No.

My husband...

I was told you're the one who found my husband's body.

Is that true?

Was it really him? My Sang Ho?

Yes. I'm so sorry,

but it was Jeon Sang Ho.

So it really was Sang Ho...

Counsellor.

He didn't do anything wrong.

If he'd never met me,

he would've been a successful scientist with a good life.

He had the worst luck, meeting me. And now he's dead because of it.

I'm so sorry, Sang Ho.

(Notice)

(For security reasons, photography is prohibited.)

(Your cooperation is appreciated.)

Counsellor?

Why are you crying?

Su Jeong.

Excuse me?

It's me. It's Sang Ho.

Your husband.

Jeon Sang Ho.

Who do you think you are?

Are you insane?

- Excuse me... Guard! Over here! - I'm starting to get hungry.

I'm feeling a little peckish.

All of a sudden...

I'm starving.

I'm getting hungry too.

- Everyone's hungry. Want to grab a bite? - Yes, sounds good.

- What should we get? - Since I had trouble saying "I love you,"

we started using the words,

"I'm a little hungry,"

as our own secret code.

- Is it really you, Sang Ho? - Our first kiss...

was on September 4, 2018,

in the closet at my place.

You were so happy we set...

our wedding date for Jan 2, Isaac Asimov's birthday.

- I've been searching everywhere for you. - Why?

You only looked for me because you thought...

I had hidden the cure before I died?

That's not true.

Right. To be honest,

I'll admit I was drawn to you...

because of the way you loved your family.

Someone who gives their all for the people they love...

I thought if I became part of your family,

I could be happy too.

But I...

I never became part of your family, did I?

Why haven't we heard anything yet?

What if this whole thing fails?

Just wait a little longer, Dad.

- Let's have faith in Sang Ho. - I've been patient up until now,

but there's no progress. Of course I'm frustrated.

To your family,

I was just someone they chose out of necessity.

(Research Institute Director Kim Tae Jun)

An outsider.

That's not true.

It wasn't because of the cure...

that I was looking for you.

If...

If it was like the police said...

and you were really dead,

I wanted to express my feelings to you,

- no matter what it took. - Don't lie to me.

Your father is the one who killed me.

And you even confessed to take the fall for him.

Stop lying.

My dad killed you? What are you talking about?

I didn't confess because my dad killed you.

Then...

why did you turn yourself in?

On the night of the incident,

my dad didn't have an alibi.

If he were to be arrested...

You of all people should know, Sang Ho.

My mom can't be without my dad, not even for one second.

For a ridiculous reason like that?

That's why you confessed to a murder you didn't even commit?

What about Woo Ju?

Without you, what's he supposed to do?

What's going to happen to him?

Woo Ju...

He can get by without me.

But my mom will die without Dad.

You know there was nothing else I could do.

I'm sorry, Sang Ho.

Look how red my eyes are.

I'm so sorry.

Why would you come here?

I told you not to come here!

I really wasn't going to, but...

The pen.

That pen.

Right.

I forgot to give it back.

That's not a pen.

It's a recorder.

What?

- Darn it. Unbelievable. - What's wrong? Something happened?

What about the recorder?

That psycho Shin Yi Rang or whatever his name is...

(Visitation Room 2)

- You need to give me back that pen. - Don't touch me.

I said, give me back my pen.

You must think I'm a pushover because I've only ever studied,

but even a worm will turn, and a cornered rat will bite!

Get it?

Does this mean someone is spying on me?

Definitely. There are no other possibilities.

Let's save the detective work for later.

What did Kim Su Jeong say?

Did she say her father was the accomplice?

No.

- Then who does she say the killer is? - Su Jeong.

Until the real killer is caught, Su Jeong...

has to be the killer.

They stopped the research for the cure?

Kim Tae Jun was worried it would be seen as a motive for the murder,

so he kept his wife's illness and Jeon Sang Ho's research a secret.

So both Kim Su Jeong and Kim Tae Jun had a motive for murder.

So which one of them do you think is the killer?

Right now, I believe a third party could be the killer.

There's another suspect?

Yes. Though I'll have to look into it more.

What are you, a detective now?

Didn't Kim Su Jeong say she doesn't want you to represent her?

This is your chance to back out gracefully.

But if I can prove that the real killer is someone else,

- then Kim Su Jeong is innocent. - So what's your plan?

I have to meet the one person who can prove it.

Woo Ju...

He can get by without me.

But my mom will die without Dad.

That's everything.

So, Sang Ho,

you were trying to make a cure for your mother-in-law.

The three of you were just trying to protect the ones you love.

I know that feeling all too well.

Where are you going?

To the cafeteria, to get something to eat.

After I eat,

I need to get my strength back and find the real killer.

But if it turns out to be Kim Tae Jun,

I'm going to make sure he goes down for it.

Because that's my duty as your lawyer.

Shin Yi Rang?

From the very beginning,

Shin Yi Rang knew the exact location of the crime scene.

Kim Su Jeong killed her husband. Brutally, in the bathroom.

By denying it, she's just proving she's a liar.

And he knew the location of Jeon Sang Ho's body.

Don't you think he might know more?

- So? - Shin Yi Rang...

I'm going to use him.

Who's to say I can't be a con artist myself?

An apology?

That day in your office, I got a little too worked up.

I misunderstood you without even hearing you out,

and I said some things that were out of line.

I'm sorry.

So you believe me then?

That Sang Ho is here with me?

I believe you.

Isn't that enough?

That's a relief.

To be honest, the last thing you said really stung.

- That I was using someone else's pain. - About that...

I see...

It's fine. It's okay now that I know how you really feel.

Instead of standing around here, do you want to go talk in the office?

You can formally meet Sang Ho too.

(Okcheon Building)

I really hate this.

This is Han Na Hyun, Kim Su Jeong's attorney.

And this is...

Kim Su Jeong's husband, Jeon Sang Ho.

It's nice to meet you.

Hello.

See? You're doing great.

You thought it would be awkward, but now that you're doing it,

it's not so bad, right?

So, Ms. Han...

Do you have any questions for Sang Ho?

I have plenty of questions.

About the case.

There are so many things that don't add up,

but Kim Su Jeong refuses to talk.

Then go ahead and ask. He'll tell you everything he knows.

Was anything out of the ordinary the night of the incident?

After I argued with my wife,

I went into my study. My wife went straight upstairs to bed.

He says they argued, he went to his study, and she went straight to bed.

Come to think of it, that's odd.

On the night your husband was murdered,

are you sure you didn't hear anything?

No. I fell asleep as soon as I lay down,

and the next thing I knew, it was morning.

She always struggled with anxiety,

and that day, she'd had a huge fight with her husband.

How could she possibly sleep so soundly that she heard nothing?

That's probably because of the chamomile tea.

Su Jeong had terrible insomnia after Woo Ju was born,

but since Hyo Jung gave her that tea, she's been sleeping soundly.

Chamomile?

Chamomile tea?

He said a man named Hyo Jung always brought her chamomile tea.

Hyo Jung?

- You mean Gu Hyo Jung? - Yes. That's him. That's right.

But how do you know him?

I met him when I went to investigate the research institute.

I see.

Anyway, this Gu Hyo Jung guy seems really sweet.

Or maybe...

Maybe he had feelings for Su Jeong.

Not anymore, probably.

So you're saying he used to?

He says Gu Hyo Jung used to have feelings for Su Jeong.

I saw it by chance once.

He seemed to back off after we got married,

so I figured he'd gotten over it.

Crimes of passion are a common motive in violent crimes.

It can't be him.

I heard that the culprit was over six feet tall and had a big build.

But he's only about 5-ft-7, and he's thin.

Gu Hyo Jung is short and has a small...

I know. That he's short and has a slight build.

But that man...

A pleasure to meet you.

Hello.

He may be thin, but his body was toned from exercise,

and his palms were hard with calluses.

Also, he volunteered details I hadn't even asked for.

We also have separate dorms for the researchers.

The nature of our work often keeps us from going home.

Like someone subtly creating an alibi.

- I see. - To save his wife,

he used Sang Ho, the one with the best research results.

And at the same time, he made Kim Tae Jun look suspicious.

What do you mean by that?

When I pretended not to understand,

- he got really defensive. - Who do you think?

The director, of course.

While a crime of passion is a strong motive,

in Gu Hyo Jung's case, it was just an old crush.

You have another reason to suspect him, don't you?

Gu Hyo Jung's research was in animal cloning,

but Kim Tae Jun shut it down.

Plus, Gu Hyo Jung believes...

Kim Tae Jun was so obsessed with his wife's cure...

that he forced his daughter, Kim Su Jeong, into marrying Jeon Sang Ho.

And what really sealed my suspicion of Gu Hyo Jung...

was Jeon Sang Ho's autopsy report.

(Post-mortem findings)

The killer failed to land a fatal blow on the first strike.

He struck him repeatedly in odd places. Why would that be?

Then it hit me.

His glasses.

From the lenses' thickness and shape,

he was clearly severely farsighted.

And the crime took place in a bathroom.

The coating on older glasses wears off, making them prone to fogging up.

Farsighted and with foggy lenses,

he would've had to strike multiple times.

The problem is the estimated time of the crime.

Gu Hyo Jung has a rock-solid alibi.

I checked every researcher's alibi,

and Gu Hyo Jung was at the research institute all day.

He said he slept in the dorms.

In fact, the entrance CCTV...

only shows him entering the institute, but never leaving.

At the institute,

there is a passageway with no CCTV.

To avoid the prying eyes of animal rights groups,

there's a passage they made to dispose of animal carcasses.

There's no CCTV there.

But...

No...

This is just an illogical leap. There's no credible evidence.

Do you still have the autopsy report?

The report? Why?

I told you, he has a solid alibi...

Apparently, there's an exit at the institute with no CCTV.

And Sang Ho saw something right as he was attacked.

If we hear the medical examiner's opinion on the murder weapon,

it might help jog Sang Ho's memory.

You said you trusted me.

"The murder weapon is a 7.5cm diameter..."

"round, metal rod."

"The end of the rod is presumed to be hook-shaped."

A 7.5cm round metal rod...

with a hook on the end?

You've gotten fat.

- You guys like it here, right? - Hey, what are you doing?

I was just playing with these guys.

Don't do that.

It might be a game to you,

but it stresses the animals out.

Right.

Hyo Jung? Why him?

Gu Hyo Jung is a senior researcher.

Which means he's the top candidate for director.

And a few days ago, Kim Tae Jun...

resigned from the research institute.

(Silver Well)

(Certificate: Gu Hyo Jung, Sr. Researcher)

(Silver Well Research Institute)

Recently, our institute,

in addition to the tragic death of a former researcher...

and the sudden resignation of Director Kim Tae Jun,

has been going through a difficult time.

But it is at times like these...

that we must reflect on the past...

and plan for the future.

Therefore, as your new Director,

I plan to officially resume our animal cloning project,

which was halted by the former Director.

Thank you.

(Pit-a-Pat Butcher Restaurant, Shin Yi Rang Law Office)

Hi there. I'm with a delivery.

I was told the cafeteria is running short on meat.

One moment.

They said it was urgent. At this rate,

they might miss out on their spicy pork.

I know. That's everyone's favourite.

I hear the spicy pork here is good.

That's right. And the meat will spoil.

- There we go. - Thanks a lot. Have a good one.

(Pit-a-Pat Butcher Restaurant, Shin Yi Rang Law Office)

(Jeon Sang Ho)

(Animal Research Building Access Card and Protective Gear Required)

- Hey! - Hey. Did it open?

Where is it?

- Let's feed them first to quiet them. - Okay.

All right. Tasty fruit for everyone!

Okay, just a second.

Here, you get one...

There you go. It's okay.

Alright, time to eat.

This isn't working.

Hey, wait a second.

Hey, is this prime-grade beef?

You said it was for the case, so your mom packed the good stuff.

Gosh. I'm lucky if I eat this once or twice a year.

They're calm now. Maybe we should save this and eat it ourselves later?

- Should we? - Yes. So what do we need to find?

What does it look like?

It's a metal rod, about a meter long, with a hook on the end.

A hook?

Hello?

- Where are you? - The Prosecutor's Office.

I'm getting Kim Su Jeong's tea analysed.

And I'm requesting an investigation into Gu Hyo Jung.

Do you really think that'll work?

Even if the tea is drugged, that won't be conclusive proof.

And if you make a move and Gu Hyo Jung gets spooked,

he could run.

It seems more logical than relying on Jeon Sang Ho's memory.

I suppose that's possible. But you know that illogical method?

I used it to find the murder weapon.

You found the murder weapon?

- Where? - At the research institute.

- Are you sure? - Yes.

But there's a problem.

It's that there's more than just 1 or 2.

But I'm sure the real one is among them.

Even if you're right, he probably washed it with chemicals,

so it'll be hard to find Gu Hyo Jung's DNA.

It's also an item any of the staff could have handled,

so it'll be difficult to pin it specifically on him.

You have a point.

That's why I've come up with a new plan,

and I'm going to need your help.

Me?

(Attorney Han Na Hyun)

- Hello? - It's Attorney Han Na Hyun. Remember me?

Yes, Su Jeong's attorney. What can I do for you?

Did you happen to know that Jeon Sang Ho has a lawyer?

No, I didn't. This is the first I'm hearing of it.

I just sent you a photo. Please take a look.

(Attorney Han Na Hyun)

(Attorney Han Na Hyun)

This is Sang Ho's handwriting. What is this?

I was just at the lawyer's office. It was written on a board there.

- Really? - Also, the lawyer said something strange.

He said the real culprit is someone else.

Then he rushed out, so I'm tailing him now.

I'm pretty sure he's heading to the research institute.

I'm heading to the institute now. I'll call you when I'm nearby.

(Attorney Shin Yi Rang)

Gu Hyo Jung is on his way to the institute.

- Good work, Ms. Han. - So, what's your plan now?

I'm going to make him confess.

And I happen to be quite good at that.

(Regenerative Medicine)

Are you positive?

Yes. I saw him go right into the animal facility.

Actually, there's something I didn't tell you.

The Prosecution is trying to keep a lid on it,

but the person who found Jeon Sang Ho's body...

was that lawyer.

Really?

I know this is going to sound weird,

but they say the lawyer is psychic.

They're saying he was possessed by Sang Ho,

and that's how he wrote in his handwriting and found the body.

But do you think we'll be okay by ourselves?

After what happened to Sang Ho and Su Jeong getting arrested...

things are complicated enough. I'd rather handle this myself if I can.

Why are you shaking so much?

You're not scared of ghosts, are you?

What? Scared? I'm a scientist. There's no such thing as ghosts.

I'll go in alone from here.

Why? Let's go together.

No, no. The smell is awful in there,

and some of the dogs can be aggressive.

So you should probably stay out here.

Okay.

(Restricted Area, Animal Research Bldg.)

Hello?

Is anyone here?

Hello?

Is anybody here?

So you've come, Gu Hyo Jung.

Who are you? Are you the lawyer?

You still don't get it, do you?

Do you still see me...

as just a lawyer?

If you're not the lawyer, then...

He's coming.

He's coming.

Who is?

Jeon Sang Ho. The man you killed.

- Sang Ho? - I promised to summon him if he died.

Come on. That's ridiculous.

Look...

He's here.

That looks like the formula for the cure.

Why did you do it?

What did I ever do to you?

- No. This can't be. - Why did you kill me?

A ghost. Help me! It's a ghost!

It's my first time playing a real person. I'm so nervous.

How do I look?

At a glance, you look just like Sang Ho.

Really? That's a relief. But what about my voice?

This is an AI voice-changing microphone.

All you have to do is speak into it.

Right.

- Okay, okay. - There we go.

Okay, so look.

If he falls for my act, he'll be terrified and try to run.

When the flying doll terrifies him most,

that's when you push for a confession.

All you have to do is record it on your phone, okay?

- Got it. - Okay.

Did you calculate the power requirements for this?

An overload this big could start a fire.

- Hey. - Yes?

Sang Ho's asking if you calculated the power usage.

Who cares? Movies are all about the feel. The feel.

Goodness.

It's all about the feel.

Confess.

Confess that you're the one who killed me.

Where are you?

Come out.

Where are you?

Come out.

Where are you?

How could you do this to me?

Even when you broke that expensive surgical equipment,

- I took the fall for you. - Sang Ho.

I even paid for your mother's surgery.

So how could you do this to me?

Are you really Sang Ho?

I was so good to you.

No, this can't be happening.

Did you think my death would be the end?

That I'd just be gone forever!

But I saw you take your last breath with my own two eyes!

That's right. I did die.

But...

I've come back.

Because I was wronged.

I couldn't move on just like that!

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry, Sang Ho.

No, I... I need to record this. Record, record. Hold on...

Why won't it go up? Gosh, hold on.

Oh, man... Yi Rang, fire!

Darn it!

Where's the fire extinguisher?

I'm sorry. I'm so sorry, Sang Ho.

I did it because I was resentful.

Su Jeong and the director only noticed me,

but that all changed when you showed up.

I couldn't stand it.

I didn't mean to kill you at first, I swear.

You're lying.

You even brought a weapon with you.

That was...

That... That was just...

Do you have any idea how horrible it is to die?

The sorrow of having to leave your loved ones...

Do you have any idea what that's like?

What? This is all fake!

Gosh.

You tricked me?

Hold on. Put that down and let's talk this out.

Talk about it? You know everything I did, so what's there to talk about!

Just die. Nice and clean.

Mr. Shin!

I told you to wait outside!

Why won't you listen?

Wait, wait!

No! Don't!

Ms. Han! Thank you!

My name is Shin Yi Rang.

- Kim Dong Jun? - Here.

- I was teased for my name as a kid. - Seo Hyun Seok.

Shin Yi Rang?

- Here. - Where? I don't see him.

- What? - Aren't you with a ghost?

(Happy Class 3)

I never really gave it much thought either way.

Who would've thought I'd end up actually helping ghosts?

It's not all bad.

It's even satisfying when justice is served.

And I've also come to realise something.

The ghosts who come to find me aren't always looking for revenge.

There we go.

It is done.

Thanks to the treatment developed by the good-hearted Sang Ho...

Mom. Mom, are you with me?

Su Jeong's mother is also slowly getting better,

- and his family has found peace again. - Grandma.

Woo Ju, you're here? Mom, it's Woo Ju.

Sang Ho.

Thank you.

Thanks to you, we've found the strength to go on.

So you can rest easy,

I'll make sure...

to raise Woo Ju well.

I love you.

Dad, I love you.

Woo Ju, let's go.

You're here.

Thank you so much.

You worked a miracle for us.

It wasn't me.

You know that.

I know.

I know it was my Sang Ho.

But none of this would've been possible without you.

Thank you so much.

Counsellor.

Thank you for everything.

May you rest in peace.

I will.

And as for me,

I realised how precious the people who always have my back are.

You're not hurt.

That's all that matters.

My mom, who seems aloof but is so affectionate.

- This is so good! - Is it good?

- Is it yummy? Let me try some. - It's good.

- How is it? - Delicious. Of course, it's premium beef.

- Yi Rang is going to love this. - You did a great job.

I'm glad Uncle Yi Rang's face didn't get all red like a monkey's butt.

- And my openly affectionate family. - Honey, have a bite too.

(Shin Yi Rang Law Office)

And one more person.

Attorney Han, who believes me even when it must be hard to.

What are you, really? Shin Yi Rang.

Attorney Han, thanks!

Whatever.

I won.

(Victory: May 31, 2025, Seoul Central)

(Post Office Alert: Your registered mail has been delivered safely.)

Attorney Shin sent a voice recorder to the corrections officer.

The note said he was sorry for accidentally taking it.

Is he being nice, or is he just an idiot?

Play it.

Let's listen and see what he's been up to.

(Voice001.m4a)

Don't follow me, I just race ahead

I'll run across the very table you sit at I don't care.

Mess with me and you can't handle it I'm hot like fire.

Please, someone stop me before I flip out.

Stop me, stop me.

What's wrong with him? This freaking lunatic.

Yi Rang, are you all right?

Yes.

I guess I haven't slept well these last few days.

You look pale. I think you should go and get some rest.

Yes. I'll just finish up some paperwork and then go.

I'm fine. You go on ahead, Father.

- Don't stay too long. - Okay.

(Male Shaman, Top One Billiards)

(Authorized personnel only, Dance Studio, Seoul Manpower)

(Okcheon Building)

(Attorney Shin Yi Rang)

(Shin Yi Rang Law Office)

(Civil, criminal, divorce, litigation)

Again?

(Phantom Lawyer)

So, no ghosts?

He's all excited, cleaning the office to take on human clients.

- Hooray for going solo! - Hey, you want to take a case?

- You're the best. - You see,

I have a ton of experience in construction and real estate lawsuits.

- Okay. - Ms. Han? What are you doing here?

- What's it to you? - What's the deal with you two?

A shady company, Seongmyeong Construction,

notorious for real estate fraud.

What? Construction gangsters?

You were a good fighter, right, Mr. Shin?

These jerks, seriously!