Original subtitles

The paramedic from the Rescue Center sent us a letter.

The paramedic wrote that he wanted to testify as a witness.

But I heard that you said no to that. May I ask why?

- I did? - Yes.

Why did I say no to that?

I'm wondering if you said no because there wasn't enough evidence...

that he could testify as a witness.

You should do whatever you think is right.

Call him in if you think it's necessary. Or don't if it's not.

How could I decide on that?

You should make that decision.

Besides, you still haven't given me your answer.

Answer what?

The answer that you won't send me away to another judge.

Sure. Actually,

I don't even know how to do that.

But...

don't look for me even if I disappear all of a sudden.

That can't be.

It means that...

instead of sending me away, you'll go somewhere else.

It does?

Wherever I went, I was never welcomed.

I almost got kicked out during my training at the prosecution.

And when I was getting my training at a law firm,

I almost got kicked out after I said I couldn't defend a bad guy.

You were the first one who ever complimented for my job.

From now on, everyone will compliment you for your job...

even if that's not me.

Do you know that feeling...

getting recognized by one person is like getting recognized by many?

You don't, do you?

We're here.

I should give you back your food containers.

Why don't you come up and have a cup of tea?

I'll get those for you in no time.

Have you ever loved someone with all of your heart?

Right. Don't.

We, bad guys,

don't even deserve to love someone.

I'm leaving.

So Eun.

Let me ask you a question.

Do you think we need a right when it comes to liking someone?

- Pardon? - Say that you like someone.

Do you need a right to do so?

Yes.

"Yes"?

I don't know if I should call it a right,

but I believe there is one essential requirement.

What is that?

Being a really good person.

Who makes up all those rules?

I do.

Then does it mean bad people can't like anyone?

If they like someone,

they could turn into nice people.

If someone is capable of changing,

then he or she isn't a bad person to begin with.

Keep my containers safe.

I'm definitely going to come back and take them.

(Sang Chul)

(Sang Chul)

Hi.

Can I see you now?

Some other time.

I want to take my time until I see you again.

Are you feeling better?

How did you know?

I heard you were sick at court.

Are you all right?

I must've eaten spoiled food. It was gastritis.

I'm fine now.

Let's hang up.

So Eun. Let me tell you one thing.

This is an important matter.

Don't trust Judge Han Soo Ho too much.

He accepted bribes for tanking the sentencing.

I don't know why you're telling me this...

but don't.

He wouldn't take bribes.

Learning from a corrupted judge...

will mar your career.

Have you ever cried when you were studying the law?

Have you ever felt frustrated?

What about when you felt relieved?

Have you ever...

apologized to someone and meant the apology?

That's not what's important here.

That's important to me.

And Judge Han showed me all of those things I mentioned.

To me, he's a good person.

I'm hanging up.

"A good person"?

A good person.

I apologize for bringing you in at night.

A lot of people and reporters are watching in the afternoon.

I'm fine.

But this must be exhausting for you, Prosecutor Hong.

That's why I'd appreciate if this gets wrapped up quickly.

Attorneys don't end investigations.

Prosecutors must end them.

What's the exact amount you gave to Judge Han Soo Ho?

It's a lot.

Considering all the money here and there,

it's probably about half of...

what I gave you.

Mr. Oh.

Remember the tip we received?

12,000 dollars you lost in a bet at the golf club.

Let's just talk about that.

We won't have a trial.

I can wrap this up with a stay of proceedings.

If you're that desperate to wrap this up,

you should tell me a few things.

- Like what? - I need to know who started this...

so that I can decide whether to risk my neck...

or guard it.

I told you it was an anonymous tip.

Mr. Hong.

Should I look into it?

Can you handle me...

if I get involved?

Look. Threatening a prosecutor is something you do...

as a last resort. You shouldn't do that so soon.

Why don't you drink your coffee and go?

I'm too scared today,

so I'll investigate tomorrow.

I've never seen you drink so much before.

Do you think I should just date someone?

What's gotten into you?

Sure, why not?

Find me anyone.

Anyone won't do.

She needs the right credentials.

Can't I just be in love, without any of that?

I want to do that too.

Loving each other.

If you don't have similar credentials,

the love you had will disappear.

Shall we stop drinking?

I thought you were upset about your father being investigated.

You're lonely right now, aren't you?

I'm just slightly sad,

and slightly angry.

All I want to do is drink.

I shouldn't have stopped you.

- Have you heard? - About what?

The Oh Dae Yang golf ball incident. That's a sweet potato.

Really?

The more you dig, the more they find.

He used the company card to buy gift cards...

and handed them out on the golf course.

There's no trace, and it gets written off as a business expense.

He can bribe them and save on taxes.

There's a list circulating among the reporters.

Judge Han Soo Ho is on the list.

- What? - The judge you interviewed.

Let's get another interview before the news breaks.

A star judge was taking bribes.

That's big news.

If he didn't take bribes, then he really is a great judge.

That's great news too. Let's work together on this.

Let's not lose it to the main news like last time.

Eun?

Yes.

I'll give him a call.

(Soo Ho)

Give me a few days. No, just give me a few weeks.

- Why? - I must take care of something.

(Courthouse)

Good morning.

Hi.

Your Honor?

- Just a minute. - Why?

Just a minute. It won't take long.

You need to be completely honest with me.

What happened?

What?

This isn't about just you.

This affects the entire judicial branch.

I don't plan to affect anything.

I have a sense of pride as an employee...

of the judicial branch from working here.

Sure.

Prosecutors are also people of the law,

they're under the executive branch.

We are the judicial branch.

Of course, I'm not a judge, but still.

Well, personally, I thought of you like a big brother.

What is it?

They identified the fingerprint.

Take a look.

The fingerprints belong to Park Jae Hyung.

I thought it was someone by the same name,

so I checked his ID, and...

Look at the next page.

(Park Jae Hyung)

(Park Jae Hyung)

It is that very Park Jae Hyung.

(Park Jae Hyung)

This man is Park Jae Hyung?

Yes. Park Jae Ho's brother.

- Who's Park Jae Ho? - How could you not remember him?

You ordered his execution,

and he killed himself a few days later.

His brother knelt in front of the courthouse for a month,

pleading to meet with you.

Yes, Park Jae Hyung. That's right.

The dead Park Jae Ho's brother.

Why were his fingerprints...

on the pipe wrench?

It's obvious.

He's angry about the decision and attacked you. Am I wrong?

This isn't about just you, personally.

It's a challenge against law and order.

The judicial branch needs to take action.

Hold up.

- Do you have the case file? - That was so long ago.

It was sent to the prosecutors, and it's being stored with them.

In other words, it's at the Prosecutors' Office.

- Yes. - Get me that file.

Yes, sir. You'll report it right away, won't you?

Don't tell anyone about this for the time being.

- Your Honor! - Don't tell...

anyone.

(Judge's Chamber)

- Take a look at this. - Okay.

It's the murder of a parent.

- I know this case. - You do?

Yes. It was my moot court case at the Institute.

(Judge: Han Soo Ho)

Did you decide this case?

Yes.

I wondered what you'd think,

whether it was a fair decision.

I'll read it over and let you know.

Okay.

Your Honor?

I need to tell you something.

Go ahead.

Okay.

They say Park Jae Ho's case file was taken.

By whom?

- By you. - By me?

He said you met with the prosecutor in charge this morning...

and received it directly from him.

Why do you keep doing this to me?

I went to the Prosecutors' Office this morning?

Yes. I said you definitely did not,

and the prosecutor stepped in and yelled at me,

going, "Do you think I don't know..."

"what my classmate from the Institute looks like?"

My gosh.

I know you've been out of it,

and have been forgetful, but...

Do you want some red ginseng? They say it's good for your memory.

That's right. I took it.

My apologies. I forgot.

Ever since the decision on the Lee Ho Sung case,

I felt proud about working with you.

I wanted to do more and better for you.

I know you're head is spinning with the disciplinary hearing,

but you must show them how tough you are.

Let's go.

- Where? - Trial!

It's time to go.

Prosecution requests a sentence of one year in prison.

Honorable Judge.

The defendant has denounced his actions...

and is repenting deeply.

Whereas a settlement has not yet been reached,

he is working to settle...

Prosecution requests a sentence of three years in prison.

Your Honor.

Please put into consideration the circumstances...

Prosecution requests a sentence of one year in prison.

He is trying his best to contact...

Please consider his efforts...

and extenuating circumstances...

I read the decision.

- What do you think? - The son...

only fed her mother who had dementia spoiled food.

She almost starved to death.

But he thought even that was taking too long for her to die,

so he suffocated her by covering her with a pillow.

And the defendant admitted to the act too.

Right.

I think the decision...

is understandable except for one part.

What is that part?

Since the whole nation's attention was on the case,

the trial proceeded with the utmost care,

but I think it might have proceeded too quickly.

You think the public opinion influenced the trial?

No, that's not it.

Can you find...

any parts that could cause others to hold a grudge against me?

No.

Given the legal aspect and the public sentiment,

I believe it was a fair decision.

How did the students decide on this case?

During the moot trial, I was the judge.

I sentenced him to life in prison.

I wanted to sentence him to death,

but making such sentencing scared me.

It is scary.

It means we have the power to kill someone.

That's how it ought to be.

(Nambu Police Station)

(Interrogation Report of Suspect)

(Park Jae Ho)

Park Hae Na will take the fall for the drug case.

And Ji Chang Soo will take the fall for the assault case at the club.

When the initial report was made, Lee Ho Sung was mentioned.

Some journalists are digging into that now.

I gave it some thought.

It'd be nice if we could blow up the Park Jae Ho's matricide case.

It'd be nice if we could blow up the Park Jae Ho's matricide case.

If you give us enough sources to work with,

we can make sure the rage of the public...

points towards him.

Even so. Do you think the Justice Department will play along?

The judge will join us.

He's here.

If everyone is gathered here,

it makes me uncomfortable.

Are you saying that you're going to use my trial...

to cover up the drug case for sons of a political and a CEO?

We're not using your trial, per se. I'm asking you to join us.

Let's not do this.

I heard that...

your mother put up the burial ground of your family.

I'm sure there's a reason behind it,

but you must keep your father's graveyard intact.

Don't bring that up.

Judge Han, when Osung Group is desperately reaching out,

you must grab the chance.

If not now,

it'd be hard for you to penetrate into the big circle.

I'll be the judge of my trial.

I'm not trying to influence your decision.

I just want you to expedite the trial,

so it doesn't lose its momentum.

The prosecution made another release.

He fed his mom spoiled food. Is this true?

I don't know.

By the way, the wording is too harsh.

"A Son Who Fed His Mom Food Waste".

"He Suffocates Her to Death After Failing to Starve Her to Death".

It looks like the whole world is out to get him.

Don't you think so?

I don't know.

Something is going on with this trial.

They're blowing this up to cover up for something.

How would a judge know that?

I'm just making decisions with the indictment.

When the prosecution is releasing facts about the crime,

it means something is going on.

I'm right. Yes? I'm right, aren't I?

Something is going on, right? Tell me. Come on, tell me.

You're not going to tell me? No?

Here's the decision of the court.

Defendant, Park Jae Ho...

will be executed.

Yes.

Judge Han, we're in the same boat, now.

Here you go. Have a drink.

All right.

To our bright futures.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

Your death will resolve everything.

When the press finds this out, it'd be suicide anyway.

It'd be easier on you if you think we're helping you with that.

(Park Jae Hyung)

What about Soo Ho? What is this about?

We had an injustice happened to us. And the judge helped us out a lot.

We wanted to meet him to thank him, but he wouldn't meet with us.

Gosh, you got me all scared for a second.

I was so worried if it was something bad.

Ma'am, these are ramie pajamas.

These are nice during nighttime.

No, I'll be in big trouble if I accept a present.

That's all right. These are cheap.

My son is going to scold me. I appreciate the thought.

I can't help him although I'm his mother.

The least I can do is causing no harm.

By the way, a long time ago,

I met the judge near the court, but he didn't recognize me.

He looked exactly like the judge.

Are you talking about Kang Ho?

- Is Kang Ho your... - He's the twin brother.

My attorney told us that he was the only child.

When he was young, one of our relatives lost their oldest son,

so we registered my second son under their family registry.

It's only on papers though. I raised both of them.

Why did Kang Ho go to the court?

These are the security footages on the dates you asked for.

I'm not supposed to give you these footages...

as it's a violation of the policy.

My gosh, I'm a judge.

I'll rule if it's a violation or not.

We're only giving you these...

because you're a judge. We never violate our policies.

- Okay. You'll be blessed. - Okay.

How did you handle it?

- What? - You find all those people...

guilty of their crimes.

I don't know how you can handle that burden.

There must have been times when you couldn't punish them...

more than you wanted to,

and couldn't let them off when you wanted to.

Like yesterday,

there must be times you have to render decisions you don't want to.

How did you endure it?

I just think of it as making money.

That I'm doing this to make money.

He went out to take out the food waste.

He didn't come back during the whole night.

Then I came here.

Where are you,

Soo Ho?

I just think of it as making money.

That I'm doing this to make money.

You arrogant jerk.