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(Yoo Yeon Seok)

(Esom)

(Kim Kyung Nam)

(Kim Mi Kyung, Jeon Seok Ho, Son Yeo Eun, Lee A Rin)

(Choi Kwang Il, Jung Seung Gil, Yeon Je Hyung)

(Phantom Lawyer)

(Supported by Ministry of Culture, Sports and KOCCA)

(All people, places, and events in this drama are fictional.)

(Child actors filmed safely with guardians.)

(All scenes involving animals were staged...)

(and filmed safely by welfare standards.)

(Episode 15)

What are you doing here?

Why are you here?

I'm not really sure.

I was just walking aimlessly, and somehow, I ended up here.

That talisman...

Why haven't you burned it yet?

I don't really know either.

I guess I was hoping to find a reason.

Even the slightest excuse not to burn it.

But...

the more I listened to what people said,

the more disappointed I became.

But now,

I'm done looking for lame excuses.

Forget what everyone else says.

I know you.

I know who you were to me.

And I'm going to trust that.

Year 1963.

Born August 15.

Shin Gi Jung.

You...

are my father.

- Dad! - Oh, Sa Rang!

Gosh, you filled it already!

Let's play catch. Come on, Yi Rang.

Is it good?

(Throw For Your Dreams!)

(Seoin Elementary School)

Dad!

Yi Rang...

- You're... - Dad!

You're...

my Yi Rang.

Dad.

Yi Rang.

Yi Rang...

(Phantom Lawyer)

Your hands used to be so tiny.

I can't believe how big they've gotten.

And your mother...

Is she doing well?

Yes.

And she's healthy?

Yes, very healthy.

What about Sa Rang?

Right!

The General Manager called you his brother-in-law, didn't he?

Does that mean the General Manager is my son-in-law?

That's right.

He can be a bit goofy and eccentric,

- but he's really... - He's a genuinely good guy.

He's a good guy.

We only exchanged a few words,

but I could tell right away.

This is where Mom works.

Your mother runs a butcher shop?

Yes.

And right next door is my sister's restaurant.

I never would've imagined.

It's a pretty well-known spot around here, though.

I see.

Then, shall we go see them?

I think it'd be better if you went in alone for now.

I don't want to freak them out in case I get possessed.

I'll be waiting in the office.

All right.

When you feel like that, take a deep breath...

and just tell yourself, "I can do this."

That'll give you the courage you need.

(Pit-a-Pat Butcher Restaurant)

Honey.

Here you go. Enjoy.

- Thank you. - Thanks for the food.

Thank you.

Here we go.

- You ordered the spicy pork, right? - Yes.

Here you go.

Careful now. The stew is very hot, so watch out.

- Let me know if you need anything. - Dad.

- I want some ice cream. - Dad?

- Get me some ice cream. - Ice cream?

Hey, you already had a snack. Let's get ice cream tomorrow, okay?

- So you're my granddaughter. - But snacks and ice cream are different!

- I know, I know. Daddy gets it, but... - Da Bong... Even your name...

- your mom wouldn't approve. - is so beautiful.

I hate you, Mom! And I hate you too, Dad!

Da Bong.

Is that any way to talk to your father?

Sa Rang?

My daughter.

My dear Sa Rang.

Welcome!

Da Bong. You and I will have a talk.

- I didn't do anything wrong. - What do you mean you did nothing wrong?

- Were you being good or bad? - The pork belly?

I was bad.

Yi Rang.

You have a lot of questions for me, don't you?

- What? - You said I deceived people, didn't you?

And...

You also said if I found out who I really am,

I'd be so miserable I'd want to die all over again. Right?

Can you tell me why you said that?

The thing is, my last moments...

aren't very clear to me.

I don't even know how I died.

The only thing I can seem to remember is...

I think I was on my way to get the evidence...

in Mr. Yoon's case.

Let's see.

But after that,

it's a blank.

You were in an accident.

You were rushed to the hospital,

but before we could get there,

you passed away.

And...

I...

don't want to hear it from anyone else.

I want to hear...

your side of the story.

What I remember...

Okay.

The first time I met Mr. Yoon was over a school violence case.

"It was excessive punishment. The teacher ruined the student's life."

Public opinion was in an uproar over it.

But the first time I met him,

Mr. Yoon was completely resolute.

Teaching them to take responsibility for their own mistakes and actions.

That's what teachers should do.

Right.

(Suspect Interrogation Record)

("A teacher must teach students responsibility.")

(No evidence was found to prove abuse of authority.)

And after looking into it,

I found his judgment on the perpetrators was justified.

- Then why did you do it? - Why?

- What? - Look at her trying so hard.

You stink. Gosh, look at her.

For violating conduct code Article 17, you are hereby expelled.

- Expelled? What do you mean? - It's not my fault.

- I said, "It's not my fault." - And legally, there were no issues.

(Disposition: Charges Dropped)

So I dropped the case,

and I thought that would be the end of it.

(May 12, Yoon Dae Myeong)

Yoon Dae Myeong.

But then, a few days later,

a flood of lawsuits and complaints started pouring in against Mr. Yoon.

Parents, fellow teachers, and even outsiders.

And the accusations were all over the place.

Mr. Yoon publicly humiliated my child.

My child is experiencing emotional trauma because of it!

There were rumours going around that he was touching female students.

He'd call them in for counselling and grope them.

They also said he was taking bribes from parents,

and there were rumours he was spending school money like his own,

so it seemed like his moral compass was broken.

As a prosecutor, I had to...

investigate the complaints and determine charges.

But my conclusion was that Mr. Yoon was a moral...

and upstanding person.

The problem is,

a man like Mr. Yoon can be a real thorn in their side...

to some people.

A thorn in their side?

I saw the string of lawsuits wasn't...

just a simple misunderstanding or a grudge,

but that someone...

was deliberately...

trying to destroy Mr. Yoon.

Knowing how relentless abusers of the law can be,

I cautiously offered him some advice.

Mr. Yoon.

By any chance...

is there anyone you're currently in conflict with?

I'm sure there are people who don't like me.

But...

I can't let that stop me from doing what I have to do.

Sir, with all due respect,

maybe you should rethink your relationships with those around you.

If there is someone you're at odds with,

it might be a good idea to try and talk things out with them amicably.

After that,

about three months passed, I think.

I got a call from Mr. Yoon.

Yes, hello?

Prosecutor. I figured it out.

It seems Mr. Yoon went to visit...

the people who might have struggled because of him.

(Seocho-dong, 1327-51)

The first place he went was the perpetrator's home.

And there, unexpectedly,

he saw a prosecutor he recognised from the office...

meeting with the student's father.

A prosecutor from your office?

He had only seen the man's face a few times...

from being summoned to the office.

He said he didn't know his name or department.

So he thought about asking me,

but he was afraid of complicating things...

in case it was all a misunderstanding.

It seems he decided to find a more discreet way...

to look into it.

- Yes, hello? - Prosecutor.

I figured it out.

What do you mean?

I recorded their conversation.

I wasn't sure what would happen,

so I hid the recorder.

You're the only one I can trust now.

Please.

Please, get to the truth.

Mr. Yoon, hold on.

Okay.

I understand.

I'll be right there.

And then...

On my way to get that recorder...

That's the last thing I remember.

That day,

Yoon Dae Myeong...

was found dead from an apparent suicide.

What?

That's impossible.

The last time we spoke,

he was so hopeful that he'd finally be able to clear his name.

A man like that...

would commit suicide?

Wait a minute.

Did I die the same day as Yoon Dae Myeong?

Yes.

And Dad,

they found drugs in your system.

And they found a ton of evidence of corruption in your office cabinet.

Drugs?

And evidence of corruption?

Wait, what are you talking about?

People believed...

that you took a bribe, Dad,

and used your position as a prosecutor...

to relentlessly harass Yoon Dae Myeong.

They believed...

he was driven to take his own life because of you.

What? That's completely absurd...

I've been completely framed.

Yi Rang, none of it makes any sense.

I'm sorry, Dad.

I thought the same thing...

as everyone else.

Deep down, I wanted to believe it wasn't true.

But with the whole world calling you a corrupt prosecutor,

I blamed and resented you.

That's why when you first came to me,

I was so harsh with you.

I see.

But in the end,

you still chose to believe in me.

Having one person who believes in me...

Yes.

For me, that's all that matters.

The father I remembered...

That was the real you.

From now on...

We can set things right.

I'll take care of it.

Thank you.

(Chairman Yang Byung Il)

Father, I need to talk to you.

Sit down.

I just came from seeing the shaman.

Shin Yi Rang's father...

Shin Gi Jung, who died 20 years ago...

Why are you so concerned about him, Father?

Even if Shin Yi Rang is seeing his father's ghost...

What does that have to do with you?

What could the connection possibly be for you to...

drag a shaman into the firm?

I didn't think you'd figure this much out.

Impressive.

Father.

Shin Gi Jung worked directly under me.

He was incredibly diligent...

and a brilliant prosecutor with a keen insight into his cases.

- Yes? - Sir.

My hunch was right.

What's going on? It's not like you to get so worked up, Prosecutor Shin.

You know how I said there were people...

intentionally harassing Mr. Yoon Dae Myeong?

It was a high-ranking prosecutor.

What are you talking about?

A prosecutor, at the behest of the attacker's father,

seems to have launched a targeted investigation into Yoon Dae Myeong.

Wait, wait. Are you sure?

If you act rashly, you could get burned accusing a colleague.

That's why I'm about to go confirm it.

Yoon Dae Myeong told me...

where to find a voice recorder that will work as proof.

I'm on my way to get it now.

Gi Jung. You need to be careful.

I will. Don't worry. I'll call you when I get back.

But I never heard from Gi Jung again.

The next thing I heard, late that night,

was that he and Yoon Dae Myeong were dead.

- And? - Shin Gi Jung...

was the only one who knew where Yoon Dae Myeong put that recorder.

So why do you care about that recorder, Dad?

The prosecutor harassing Yoon Dae Myeong...

at the assailant's father's request...

It was me.

What?

- But why would you? - To survive.

Back then, my chief prosecutor was demoted,

so my own standing within the Prosecution became very precarious.

And in the middle of all that,

I got a call.

(Daehoon Law Firm)

I heard you're considering a move to a law firm.

If you can make my daughter's case go away quietly,

we'll guarantee you a senior partner position.

Well...

That's something I could manage on my own,

so I don't see why I should bother...

to take on that kind of risk.

Then what do you want?

A future.

One that can never be shaken.

A secure future.

(Written Statement: Yoon Dae Myeong)

It was the first and last time I ever abandoned my legal principles.

I paid people off to file lawsuits and press charges,

and Yoon Dae Myeong was all too quick to give up on his life.

And that's how I...

became the president of Taebaek.

Father...

Yoon Dae Myeong and Shin Gi Jung...

You didn't kill them, did you?

No.

I didn't kill anyone.

(Geumgang Briquette)

Like I said, weak Yoon Dae Myeong took his own life,

and Shin Gi Jung...

died in an unforeseen accident.

- Yes? - Everything's been taken care of.

I had no idea...

he had even gotten involved with drugs.

On top of that, in his locker,

evidence of all his other corruption came to light.

And that's what happened.

Shin Gi Jung was the one found guilty of corruption,

but I can't say I'm blameless either.

Are you disappointed in me?

No.

Actually, for the first time,

I feel close to you, Father.

You trusted me...

and were completely honest with me.

If Shin Gi Jung has come back as a ghost,

he'll definitely try to find that recorder.

He'll try to use it to destroy me.

And if we can't stop him,

- then Taebaek will fall. - No.

There is no way Taebaek will fall, Father.

Don't you worry.

I'll stop him.

There are people who handle this kind of thing.

Don't make any rash moves.

You have to wait for the opportune moment.

I understand, Father.

Does anyone else know about that recorder...

besides Yoon Dae Myeong?

There is.

Who is it?

My former superior, Chief Prosecutor Yang Byung Il.

I know him.

He's the chairman of Taebaek, a huge law firm.

It can't be him. We were like brothers.

The killer...

even harmed Yoon Dae Myeong and you to keep the evidence from leaking.

You know where that recorder is, don't you, Dad?

The Yoon Dae Myeong case?

I went through the files Yoon Jae Uk put together,

and there were a lot of issues with the initial investigation.

You're looking into a case that was ruled a suicide 20 years ago?

There might have been more than one.

- What? - The victims, I mean.

If Yoon Dae Myeong was murdered,

we need to question the cause of death...

for Prosecutor Shin Gi Jung, who died on the same day.

The cases could be connected.

Okay, so what do you need me to do?

First, I want to talk to the person who made the initial report.

Some things in the written statement don't add up.

The caller claimed to have discovered the scene around 10:00 p.m.,

but the call was logged at 3:00 a.m.

The caller also stated that police were already at the scene,

but the local precinct has no record of a dispatch.

That was a long time ago.

The caller might not be in Korea anymore. They could be dead.

Just look into it for me.

I can't give you their personal information.

But I can reach out and ask if they're willing to meet with you.

Thanks.

What are you looking for?

Mom.

I was wondering...

Where's that brown leather purse Dad got you when you were newlyweds?

Why are you asking about that all of a sudden?

- It's just... - Did he...

Did your father tell you he put something in there?

Wait...

How did you know, Mom?

The other day,

inside the lunchbox I sent you,

there was a paper crane.

Just like the ones your father always used to leave...

in his lunchbox.

Then, Mom, if you knew all along,

why did you pretend you didn't?

The truth is...

When you first told me you could see ghosts,

I was hoping it was your father.

And as I watched you help those spirits find peace,

that hope just kept growing stronger.

But...

I knew that meeting your dad...

would be an incredibly painful experience,

so I couldn't bring myself to say anything.

Mom... Dad was...

He was framed.

Where is your father now?

He's at my office.

But he wants to finish his business first...

so he can face the family with his head held high.

Your dad... He's just as stubborn, even as a ghost.

All right. Once he's finished,

bring your dad home. And make sure you tell him...

that I, Park Kyung Hwa, will believe anything Shin Gi Jung says,

even if the sky were to split in two.

I will.

Okay.

- This is Yang Do Kyung. - The chairman mentioned you'd be calling.

As a matter of fact, there's something I need to tell you.

I've been waiting for your call.

Go ahead.

A Central District prosecutor called one of my men a little while ago.

He said there's a lawyer asking about...

the 20-year-old Yoon Dae Myeong case.

And who would that be?

I looked into the information I was given on the lawyer.

Her name is Han Na Hyun,

and she shares an office with Shin Yi Rang.

If the Chairman finds out about this...

You don't need to worry about her.

- Why not? - Attorney Han is on our side.

Just leave her be.

So this was the place you wanted to come with me?

Yes.

I wanted to come back here.

It hasn't changed a bit.

I always made it a point to stop by here before anything important.

Dressed up like this?

I've been wearing this for 22 years. I can't very well take it off.

I used to bring you here often when you were a kid. Remember?

Of course I do.

I should be the one peeling that for you.

But I can't even hold it.

It's okay. I'm good at peeling them myself now.

- Dad. - Yes?

Here.

Dad, a little warning next time!

You always loved it when I would peel it for you,

dip it in salt, and give it to you just like this.

This is delicious.

Right?

Boiled eggs really are best at the bathhouse.

They sure are.

- A little dry, isn't it? - Yes.

(Sujung Bathhouse)

Shall we get going?

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

Mr. Yang.

- What brings you here? - Drop what you're working on. Right now.

- Why? - You don't have to come back to Taebaek,

and I don't care if you keep working with Shin Yi Rang.

Just stop digging for the truth in this case.

- Why can't I find out the truth? - Because it's dangerous.

You know what case I'm on,

and you know that it's dangerous.

Then you must also know who's putting me in danger.

Who is he?

We were colleagues once,

and I'm telling you this because I care about you.

I've warned you.

Yes, Prosecutor Kim?

It's me. After you left, I looked into the Yoon Dae Myeong case,

and the person who made the initial report...

was a member of the Saryonghoe,

a gang taken down 20 years ago in Incheon.

- A Saryonghoe member? - But more importantly,

the prosecutor who took down the Saryonghoe...

was Shin Gi Jung.

(Seomgang Electrical and Electronics)

(October 10, 2003, Phone Call with Mr. Yoon)

(Seomgang Electronics, 1F, Sewoon Bldg. 3)

(Seomgang Electrical and Electronics)

I'm the son of Shin Gi Jung, an Incheon District prosecutor.

Yi Rang.

It's not Yi Rang.

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

Who is this?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Because I can't tell right away...

if you're on my Yi Rang's side,

or...

if you're his enemy.

An enemy?

Excuse me? I really like...

I help him all the time.

The necklace...

My number's probably on the necklace.

(Shin Yi Rang 010-0976-1425)

(Attorney Shin Yi Rang)

(Attorney Han Na Hyun, 010-0976-1425)

Right?

So, who are you?

And why are you calling him...

"my Yi Rang?"

Are you his friend? Or family?

- Yes. - Pardon?

It's a pleasure to meet you.

I know this must be confusing,

but I am Yi Rang's father,

Shin Gi Jung.

- Please forgive my rudeness. - No. No, not at all...

Well... Father.

I was the one being rude.

- I'm so sorry. - No, not at all.

In fact, I was glad.

I could tell you were genuinely concerned for my Yi Rang.

It was reassuring.

Allow me to formally introduce myself.

I'm Attorney Han Na Hyun, a colleague of Shin Yi Rang's.

A pleasure.

But why haven't you woken him up?

If you don't know how, I can...

No, that's not it.

It's just...

This recorder contains...

a conversation between the people who framed Mr. Yoon.

But what if there's something on here that could put Yi Rang in danger?

Then I'd rather my son didn't find out.

I can't put my own son in danger...

just to clear my name.

Your son remembers you...

as a righteous hero.

Even though you died after being falsely accused,

he wanted to believe in you to the very end,

and he said that's why he became a lawyer.

Your son is more diligent and responsible than anyone.

He's solved several difficult cases all on his own.

And I'm sure this time will be no different.

Attorney Han.

Thank you. I see that now.

The decision...

has to be Yi Rang's.

Could you wake Yi Rang for me now?

Yes.

What? Na Hyun?

Are you okay?

What? What are you doing here?

I met with your father.

And I know what that recorder is for.

I'm sorry I couldn't tell you.

It's okay.

I've been through something similar, you know.

What you said was right.

I really had it all wrong about my dad.

That's such a relief.

Now, we should listen to the recording.

You should listen too, Na Hyun.

Let's go in.

Yes?

Shin Yi Rang just got to the office.

(Pit-a-Pat Butcher Restaurant)

Get that recorder from him. Now.

Right, but Attorney Han Na Hyun...

is with Shin Yi Rang.

What do you want me to do about her?

Do Kyung.

What? Who are you people?

Gosh, this office has a killer vibe.

It's perfect for a wake.

I see. There it is.

- Hand it over. - Says who?

Yi Rang.

Get that. Trust your dad.

Fine.

Here, take it.

You still haven't learned your lesson, Lee Tae Geon.

What?

What are you staring at? Get him!

You. Go get her.

Heads up!

(Law Book)

Shin Yi Rang!

I don't know or care if you're a ghost or a person.

The recorder.

Hand it over.

Wait.

I get it.

Just stop for a second.

No, Yi Rang.

Don't do it.

I can't send you off like this, Dad.

I'm sorry.

Hey, drag him over here.

You are not listening to this. Ever.

Got it?

I won't let them take it from me again.

(Special thanks to our guest stars Choi Won Young and Jung Jae Sung)

(Phantom Lawyer)

Welcome.

Welcome. Thanks for coming... Gosh.

- I'll do it again. - Okay.

Mister.

I want to go over there.

Over there?

Hello?

Let's do it again.

So you're going back in there?

She called you a girl.

She's the wench who framed you as a gangster.

Sorry.

No, I'm sorry.

She took care of these cheap shoes like they were an expensive pair,

which means she's hardworking and conscientious.

And the leather uppers are fine, but look how worn down the heels are...

I'm sorry.

Hae In, you handle it.

Did a large party just come in?

Something's strange with Yi Rang.

Sorry. "Strange" isn't the right word.

Hold on.

It didn't break.