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I just think of it as making money.

I'm doing this to make money.

You punk.

Where are you, Soo Ho?

(Your Honor)

(Honorable Judge)

(I am Hwang Tae Yong of the 112 call center...)

Training Institute students survey.

What person in the legal world would you want to have...

give a special lecture at the Institute?

(Judge Han Soo Ho)

You know the last question on the survey?

Yes. The special lecturer.

If you didn't fill it out yet, put down my judge.

Judge Han Soo Ho.

He was on the news too. Haven't you seen?

Yes, that's right.

The judge for the Lee Ho Sung trial.

He's my instructor judge.

I think it would be nice to listen to his lecture together.

I say put him down, so you just put him down.

If you don't listen to me,

I'll tell everyone that you fainted...

at the autopsy observation.

Why are you asking that?

He's cute.

Stop it.

That's not it.

(Individual Criminal Department 40)

Hello, Judge.

Hi. Did you sleep well?

Yes.

I barely made it on time.

Sure. Go in.

Aren't you going in?

- You go first. - Okay.

- Are you waiting for someone? - Yes.

No.

Morning.

- Hello. - Is he still out there?

He's just standing there. Is something wrong?

I don't know.

I got here at 8:20am, and he was like that then, too.

I got here at 8am, and he was standing there then, too.

I don't get it. Is he waiting for someone?

Judge Han Soo Ho's chamber.

Han Soo Ho. You jerk.

Just try and show up.

Your Honor.

- Darn it. - The associate judge called.

Tell him I'm in the bathroom.

I did, but...

What happened to your cell phone?

- What about it? - Judge Han.

What happened to your cell phone?

My cell phone is fine.

I can't get through.

- What? - Here.

The number you have reached...

Everyone's calling the office because they can't get through.

Did you change your number?

Did I change my number?

Let me check something.

But...

It's not like he's running from a creditor. What's with him?

Check if this works for me.

Sorry?

Check if my account has been frozen.

I can't just check.

I can try ringing up something and running the card.

Darn it.

(Maxi pads)

The maxi pads will be seven dollars.

It's buy one, get one free, so you can grab another one.

- Just run my card! - Okay.

It says the card is no good.

Soo Ho, you jerk.

What are you doing in hiding?

- Good morning. - Where did you go?

The associate judge was waiting and just left.

Did anyone else come?

Like who?

I didn't come, right?

Pardon?

Nothing.

Let's work hard today, too!

"I"?

"I"?

Darn it.

So, this is Soo Ho's personal safe, is that it?

Darn it.

What?

Don't get the wrong idea!

The lock is stiff, so I'm wondering if I should get it looked at.

This isn't what you think.

Okay. I knocked,

but you didn't respond, and you were so focused,

so I was waiting.

Okay. I see.

Here.

What is this?

Hwang Tae Yong sent a letter regarding...

the paramedic's assault case.

I think we should call him in and hear what he has to say.

Sure. Okay. Go ahead.

Also, the Institute is doing a survey.

It said to nominate a special lecturer...

that we want to invite,

so I wrote you down.

I see. Thanks.

I told my classmates to nominate you as well.

But after a while,

I felt like I was campaigning.

Most of my classmates know you,

and they all like you, so it made me very happy.

Thanks.

If you get selected,

please come and give a lecture.

Of course. Anything for you.

"Special lecture"?

- You want me to give a lecture? - Yes.

In front of the legal trainees?

Yes.

My gosh. What...

This is absurd.

Think before you talk.

Why?

No way. I can't!

I'll destroy the country. Not a chance.

Gosh.

I'll do another favor for you instead, okay?

Like what?

Everything. You just name it.

Well, the lecture...

Except that one! Anything, but that.

I personally called...

every single classmate last night.

I told them that you were the best judge.

I'm not...

who you think...

I don't know the law that well.

I don't either.

When I was studying them, everything seemed crystal clear.

Now that I'm practicing the law in real life,

I really don't know anything about the law.

But I've never heard anyone admit this.

You're the first person to admit that...

they don't know the law that well.

To be honest, I'm the one who wants to...

listen to your story.

Okay.

I can't tell other people,

but I'll tell you everything one day.

Everything.

Well, that won't be a lecture though.

Thank you.

You promised, okay?

Okay.

Someday.

The judge told me that he'd sentence me to five years in prison...

and put me under court custody.

I think he's really going to do it.

- I see. - "I see"?

How could you say that?

You said that you'd get me out...

on probation if I took all the blame.

After Director Lee was sentenced to seven years in prison,

he got out in a week.

Even if you're under court custody,

I can get you out within a week or two.

What about my reputation?

My whole life can flip just based on my reputation.

What about my life?

Then do you want to tell the truth?

Do you think...

perjuring yourself and having a drug habit...

will help you improve your reputation?

You made a promise.

You said you'd take care of this.

But I can't trust you or Ho Sung now.

Then whom else will you trust?

Will that judge get you commercials when you come back?

Will Han Soo Ho invest in the drama...

you'll star in?

Are you that clueless?

Of whom you must trust?

Let me talk to Ho Sung.

I want a confirmation from him.

I'm his attorney.

You can just talk to me.

Please help me. I don't want to die like this.

Ms. Park Hae Na.

This is the last one.

Just keep doing what you've been doing so far.

If you stop now,

everything will collapse.

If this continues, it really might be the end of me.

I don't want my life to end like this,

but I really want to die.

I'll at least give him a call.

Okay. I'll see you in court.

(Recording)

Hey, Ms. Celebrity.

Those people are like vipers.

Do vipers not eat frogs...

just because they're crying?

You came up with a wrong strategy.

Tears can't be a weapon.

(Court)

This isn't urgent, so you can take your time with this.

I calculated the numbers, but I think it's over 60 percent.

- What numbers? - The number of students who...

wrote your name for the special lecture.

Gosh, I didn't peg you to be stubborn.

I promised you that I'd tell my story, only to you.

Right, but you didn't tell me exactly when you'd do that.

I will. Someday.

Do you know how cruel the word, "someday" can be?

That word endlessly tortures people who are caught...

between hope and despair.

Someday, I'll get to tell you,

but I hope that day never comes.

Gosh, what brings you here?

You should've resigned when I told you to!

Get ready to exonerate yourself.

Goodbye.

What is it?

- It's... - What is it?

(Request to attend a hearing by the disciplinary committee)

Darn it.

"Request to attend a hearing by the disciplinary committee".

It's happening after all.

This kind of treatment is ridiculous.

Why would you attend it?

"Negligence of duty".

"Failure to maintain respectability".

I've observed a lot of trials so far,

but I've never seen a judge as diligent as you during trials.

And regarding the respectability...

I believe treating each trial wholeheartedly is...

more important than just keeping one's respectability.

Gosh, I'm fine.

Judges won't get fired no matter how big their mistakes are.

You know a long time ago,

a judge was caught while driving under the influence, right?

Yes.

He received a written warning from the disciplinary committee.

What about the judge who was arrested...

for taking photos illegally on the subway?

He was suspended for four months.

There was a judge...

who was caught with a prostitute on the scene by the police.

If my memory serves me right,

his salary was reduced for three months.

See? Goodness.

If this happened for other people, they probably got fired,

were arrested, or be in bigger trouble.

This is why being a judge is awesome.

What's more is that I don't need to even attend this.

I can just submit a letter of apology.

Gosh.

A while ago,

other trainee officers from other offices told me.

They told me that you'd have a hearing...

with the disciplinary committee for sentencing Lee Ho Sung.

Since I thought it was ludicrous, I didn't believe them.

There are way more crazy stories in our judicial branch.

There are way more crazy stories in our judicial branch.

I heard that when the hearing is held,

they'll use that as an excuse...

and they won't renew your term.

I was going to leave the judiciary circle anyway.

Before I face the disciplinary action,

I just need to finish one of my trials.

Even if you're going to resign,

you can't leave like this.

- I'm okay. - I'm not okay with this.

When they conclude that you're not qualified to be a judge,

what will become of me...

who said that you were the best judge?

About that... You were wrong.

- Your Honor. - Let's drop this.

Let's go eat.

You promised me that you'd stay...

until my training is over.

Please fight.

Fight until the end that you did your duty...

as a judge.

There's no use in fighting against those almighty judges.

Please win this.

If you get punished,

that punishment will be mine too.

Since I'm just a lowly trainee officer,

I can't help you even if I wanted to.

But since I can't do anything,

that's why I'm more desperate.

Please tell me your answer.

You're stubborn.

What do you want to eat?

Soju.

What about food?

Beer.

Let's go. Soju and beer make the best combination.

Just a minute.

Hello?

Now?

What did you come to threaten me with today?

- Let's go. - Where?

All of our friends have gathered.

I have no friends.

I came in case you'd do this.

Let's go.

Must I go if you tell me to?

We have to close out the Park Hae Na matter.

Let's go.

Why hello, Judge.

I called so many times.

Give me your new number.

Everyone is waiting inside.

- I'll wait inside. - What?

- You need to make time today. - For what?

You're supposed to meet the girl who plays the piano.

I've already talked to her about it.

What do you mean? I have a girlfriend.

The announcer is someone you date.

She isn't someone you marry.

Hey, lady. Stop saying stupid things.

Who's inside?

- What do you mean, "Lady"? - Why do you talk like that?

Who's inside?

Cheer.

You punk. It's the high official!

Hey, Judge Han. Why is it so hard to see you?

- Sit down. - Hey.

I know you're busy and all, but you skip all the gatherings.

Soo Ho.

I'll call you by name since this is a social gathering.

Were we friends?

What's wrong with you? We all agreed to be friends.

He can forget since he was drinking.

Let's drink and take it slowly.

We have the whole night ahead of us. Cheers!

I got high with them.

Hae Na was there too. You know that.

Darn it.

But why are you doing that to me?

Ask in detail.

Although I don't know if I'll answer in detail.

"In detail"?

I know we're friends, but would I do that in front of a judge?

Ho Sung. Calm down a little.

I need to understand in order to calm down.

Min Gook was inheriting the hospital,

and In Gyu was getting his dad's district, so we had a party.

And we got high.

The reporters were making a fuss, so Sang Chul...

gave them something else to talk about, and you set the mood.

Things were going well.

I just want you to expedite the trial,

so it doesn't lose its momentum.

I...

thought you were with us.

The defendant is not a cruel murderer.

What the media is saying is not true.

Watch it.

I don't decide cases based on what the media says.

The defendant has a developmental disability.

It was not an intentional murder.

Please let me submit the opinion of a psychologist as evidence.

You refused to admit it into evidence.

You said a mistake by a disabled person was murder...

and ordered his execution.

The media said justice was served and sang your praises,

and thanks to that, everyone forgot about us. Hey!

But now, what?

We're not just friends, we're co-conspirators.

Just say we're friends.

- Co-conspirators sounds... - Be quiet!

But what now?

You sentence me to prison and threaten Hae Na.

Why are you doing this?

Lift your head. Are you repenting or something?

Okay. That's enough.

Stay out of it.

Let them resolve it.

You threatened to send her to jail for five years,

so she wants to kill herself.

Her dying is one thing.

What if she mentions me in her suicide note?

I'd be too humiliated to show my face.

Hey, you.

How much did Hanyoung agree to pay you?

You didn't betray us...

for a measly million bucks, did you?

Finish up the trial,

resign as judge, and come to our company.

You and your friend can be partners together at Odaeyang.

We'll negotiate your salary later.

I'll give you your signing bonus first.

Here's a blank check. Fill in whatever amount you want.

I'll process it right away.

Soo Ho.

Let's fly high...

in this world together.

Hey. What are you waiting for?

Our runaway friend has returned. Let's drink.

Let me pour you want.

Okay. Lift your glasses.

I have to prepare for tomorrow's trial.

A blank check?

How much can I write in?

As much as your pride is worth.

Later.

Darn it. He has so much pride, just because he's a judge.

Oh, my Hae Na!

Hello, Judge Han.

Judge Han, have another drink before you go.

I thought you liked her.

Aren't you her fan?

Long time no see.

Are you done?

Can you see why I said you can't beat me?

I told you. Your group and mine are different.

Did you come to taunt me?

The disciplinary hearing is tomorrow, isn't it?

You'll be suspended and you won't get your term renewal.

It's been set up already.

Do you know why we're doing this regardless?

To tell you to stay low and not do anything crazy...

until the disciplinary action is completed.

Write down the amount you want, and bring it to me.

Then I'll stop the disciplinary hearing and let you...

retire honorably.

After that,

you can work under me.

A judge shouldn't look so...

Go home.

Don't put down 22 billion dollars just because it's a blank check.

Got that?

Okay. I did it.

Good. Okay.

It's easy to make money.