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[Good Child Award]

Get up already.

Ba Reun.

Ba Reun.

You promised me that you'd go out today.

Is it that hard to have one cup of coffee?

Mom, I have my first day of work at the new courthouse.

And I told you that I don't like those situations.

You never know with relationships.

It's all for your sake.

You're ignoring your mom's wishes.

Do you know what I did to raise you?

Keep it short, Mom. Keep it short.

Ji Soo's mom came by earlier.

About the rent?

The news is going on about recession.

What's with this rent?

If we can't pay more this time, we have to move.

We're old, so it doesn't matter to us.

You're a judge now. Can you live like this?

Aren't you tired of living like this?

It's just one cup of coffee.

That's right, just one.

Just one coffee each, okay?

Each?

Oh, yes. One coffee each, three times.

- Pardon? - You came all this way.

You can't only see one girl.

I think that would be impolite to the person I'm meeting.

I already told them that you're busy and can't stay long.

It's not easy to meet a judge for Seoul Central District.

You're so good looking, on top of that.

Oh my.

Come on. Let's go.

Since we're on the subject, I'll give you a fee.

Can't you come out for coffee every now and then?

What kind of person do you take me for?

Oh my. No, no. I was joking.

My goodness.

The first person is from a business family.

You've heard of Ohryung Group.

A regular candidate to be charged with embezzlement.

A household that uses the wheelchair.

Oh my, how could you have such nice, pale skin?

I don't leave the house.

What do you do?

- I study flower arrangement. - Flower arrangement?

I learn yoga and cooking.

I lead a normal life.

My parents are such simple people.

You do it all at home?

Sometimes, I even play badminton.

- At home? - We don't have a court.

A court?

On the grass between the first and second parking lot.

The parking lots.

With whom?

With the professional player, Lee Yong Dae.

This... you know it, right?

Ah, yes.

This family is the wealthiest. They're known as Fire Bear.

They have a private finance company.

There she is. Over here.

- They're loan sharks. - Oh, hello! Oh, hello!

Candidates for tax evasion.

You would look so cool using your gavel with that face.

We don't use a gavel in our country. We only use our words.

What's with no impact?

You know, when you get a big case

do you get orders coming down from secret high members in the courts?

Do they follow you and put bugs on you?

I think you've seen too many dramas and movies.

So, can you just tell me?

Tell me, tell me. I'm just so curious.

Can't you tell me? I'm sorry.

I'm talking too much, aren't I?

I've just been following my mom to the mountains lately.

Your mom's hobby must be hiking.

No, it's her hobby to collect mountains.

Ah, I see.

Let's move on to number three, then.

Honor is more important than money.

Oh my, he looks like a keeper!

He would look great in an election profile picture.

Oh yeah.

This mother and daughter pair are a bit too much.

But they're from a governor's family.

How did you manage to get into Seoul University Law School?

I had grades that were way too high.

I just applied without thinking and I got lucky.

He's humble too!

Oh dear.

Why did you become a judge?

I don't know. There are many reasons.

I'm wondering if your goal is the Supreme Court or politics.

With those looks, it's such a waste for you to be a judge.

You have to go into politics.

Then, how about becoming president?

You know my childhood role model was Jacqueline Kennedy!

My gosh.

Then I would be the president's mother-in-law.

My gosh... I want to die.

This is why I never liked the story of Simcheong.

Why must I sell my body for parents?

Mister, why are you bad at playing when you're an adult?

Because I'm just starting to learn.

Hey, you've been learning for over five years, so why are you so bad?

Why didn't you learn when you were younger?

Also, why do you play the same thing every day?

Maurice Ravel's Pavane for a Dead Princess

This is the only song I want to play.

[To Kill A Mockingbird]

[To Kill A Mockingbird]

Yes, Deacon Yoon.

Yes, I know.

Where am I? I'm on the subway.

Our car broke down, so it's being fixed.

This is the bad thing about foreign cars. You can't just fix them anywhere.

I suppose it's nice to ride the subway. Why did you call?

That great spirit who thinks she lives in this world alone.

What? You're scared?

50 million won is money to you? What are you scared of?

You won't ever lose it, so don't you worry.

People who trust each other ought to help each other out.

The deacon himself introduced us.

What a blessing. What a blessing.

Enough about that. Have you heard?

I heard that the pastor is having an affair with a younger woman.

It can't be.

What a thing to worry about. They have medication for that.

I'm not saying this to show off or anything.

I think my grandson from New York must be a genius.

I don't think he can go to school because the standards are low.

It's just in his blood.

You know that my son-in-law went to school in New York too.

My grandson was born there too, so he's a citizen.

It was worth it to send my daughter to study abroad there.

I guess that's why my grandson has amazing leadership too.

It seems he gathered up five or six friends and spoke up against a bad kid.

Then he was told to come in by the teacher.

Isn't that how all boys grow up?

I think my dog is a genius.

My neighbor's dog barks, "Mung, mung." (Korean onomatopoeia for dog barking)

My dog barks, "Bow, wow, wow."

My dog has great pronunciation. It must be from a foreign country.

What are you talking about? Are you crazy?

Why do I have to listen to your dog stories?

I know.

Then why do I have to listen to your children's stories?

What?

How unlucky I am to sit next to you.

There's no way.

You said you'd be practicing Debussy this month, right?

Is it fun taking lessons?

I don't like...

taking lessons.

Why? You like the piano.

When I go to my lessons...

my teacher keeps...

He keeps on...

♫ I walk in through that door. ♫

♫ My mind is marching in. ♫

It's raining!

It's raining, it's raining.

♫ But nothing quite explains, ♫

♫ Why you... ♫

♫ I'm falling out of view... ♫

♫ And do you feel the pain? ♫

♫ This pain I felt in you. ♫

♫ As if I always knew, the words ♫

♫ I'd never say to you somehow. ♫

♫ These words that would mean nothing. ♫

♫ It's alright. ♫

♫ It's alright. ♫

♫ Oh, please dont say you're sorry. ♫

♫ I know. ♫

♫ And it will all be fine. ♫

♫ Someday. ♫

♫ And it will all be fine. ♫

♫ Somehow. ♫

Oh my. Mister, Mister!

Mister, are you okay?

- Should I help you? - With what?

It looked like this young lady was rubbing her butt into your hand.

Are you all right? Should I report it for you?

What? What are you talking about?

Don't worry. I took a video, just in case.

You can't go around being assaulted just because you're a weak man.

- Stay strong! - Give that to me.

- What are you doing? - Give that to me.

What are you doing?

What are you touching, you punk?

Oh, you're a professor.

Ethics professor.

Contact me if you need a witness.

You're a judge.

Thank you for everything.

Shall we get going, Professor Oh Hwan?

I need an ambulance.

Are you okay? You must be in shock.

Thank you.

It's nothing.

Let's not be afraid of people like that, all right?

They're only this big.

Maybe only this big? Or this big?

Get in safely.

Thank you.

Goodbye.

Thank you for your help today.

Are you a judge here?

It's my first day today.

Hm?

44th Civil Court.

Huh?

Uh... I'm there too.

Oh, really?

But, hold on.

You look very much like a guy I knew in high school.

Your name?

Ba Reun.

- Im Ba Reun. - Oh my!

Ba Reun! My goodness.

Do you... do you not know me?

It's Oh Reum, Oh Reum. Park Cha Oh Reum.

Ah, ah... from back then.

The reading room.

Yes, seriously. How could this happen?

This is so amazing. I didn't think it could be you.

Let's work well together, Judge Im Ba Reun.

Yeah.

What's with him?

Hey, don't look at him. He might see you looking.

Why not? He's first place in school and he's not bad looking.

He's in your class, right?

What good is that?

He's a total jerk.

A jerk?

Recently...

Ba Reun, teach us some math.

Don't do well all on your own.

I just don't have a lot of patience.

I feel like I would need a lot of that in order to teach you.

Sorry, I'm not saying this to be mean.

Introduce to me someone, would you?

I don't expect that much.

Just basic things, like a height of at least 180 centimeters.

I want someone who dresses well and doesn't have too many muscles.

Ah, we need be able to converse well, so he should be able to study a bit.

Okay. He needs to have low standards too.

I'll look around.

Did you do well on the test? What did you get?

Never mind. It's the same as before.

What did you get last time?

100 on everything.

He's jerk, a total jerk.

He thinks he's so great.

On top of that, he totally looks down on girls.

Really? How annoying.

Don't look at him.

He sounds really bad.

I... I don't have an infectious virus on my hand.

Ah, yes.

Nice to see you, Judge Park.

Wow, I was really shocked. How long has it been?

12 years, 9 months, and 10 days.

I don't know. It was quite long ago.

I suppose it was a brief time.

If it weren't for our unique names

we wouldn't have remembered each other, right?

Of course.

I suppose.

Why don't we get going to work? We can't be late on the first day.

Yes, Oppa Ba Reun.

- Uh... Judge Park. - Pardon?

Even though we knew each other before, you shouldn't refer to me so casually.

We will be in an official setting.

Yes. I understand, Judge Im Ba Reun.

Courthouse

- Oh, wait! - Why?

Just wait.

You startled me.

Judge Im.

I'll quickly go out and come back in again.

Judge Park.

- Let's go. - Okay.

Let's go.

Were you nervous like me on your first day too, Judge Im?

You didn't seem nervous at all when I saw you earlier.

You've changed a lot since you were a student.

Hm? What was I like then?

I'm not sure. Back then...

Let's go.

Today, you'll be busy because all of the new judges are coming in.

There's tea time with the chief judge and the department head.

You will have to go around greeting everyone.

All right.

Room 1898 Civil Cases Department 44 Judges' Office.

Ah, let's go.

Come in.

Senior Judge, I am Judge Im Ba Reun.

Judge Park, it's your first appointment?

In order to do your job, I need you to do this.

You need to get adjusted quickly. We can't wait on the case.

Yes, I--

Let's talk in the afternoon. You'll be busy greeting people now.

If you're curious about anything, ask Judge Im.

To an inexperienced judge, the right-wing judge is god-like to you.

- So, learn everything from him. - Okay.

Right Wing Judge: Judge who sits on the right side of the senior judge in the courtroom.

What? You can go.

Yes.

Let's go.

I said go.

You must register a clean copy of your prints at the first floor admin office.

I...

It doesn't matter whether it's your left, right, thumb, or index finger.

If you don't have a judge's seal yet

the place across the street, about three buildings down, is 5,000 won cheaper.

It won't look good to have a bigger seal than Senior Judge Han

so get a small one.

Excuse me.

Judge Im, your seal was missing from the items sent from your former office.

I told them to send it.

If you want a new rubber thimble, they're in the cabinet, third shelf.

If your thumb is thick

the ones on the left, otherwise the right.

I've prepared Post-it notes of various kinds on your desks.

If you don't have enough, fourth drawer.

It would be best to register your prints.

If you forget your ID and go out the screening door

you can't get back in until you see someone you know.

Yes. Okay.

Yes.

- Uh... - First floor.

Yes.

- Um... - Cabinet, third shelf.

Thank you.

Secretary Lee.

The stay of execution is in the second pile on the right under the medical case.

I already told you 10 minutes ago.

All right.

I'm back.

You're already looking at something?

A case file.

Pilgrimage to San Isidro by Francisco Goya

Do you like Goya?

He shows just how foolish and greedy people can be.

Our department really does have many cases.

450 cases.

We have 50-something new cases being added to that.

Even if we make judgments on five a week, I don't know if we can handle it.

What about our judgments?

When do we need to get them to the senior judge?

We have trials on Wednesday.

We need to submit them by Monday so that he can read and edit them.

Then we need to review the following week's cases right away.

And come to an agreement with Senior Judge Han by Thursday morning.

We won't even have time to breathe.

It's like juggling.

You have to throw the next ball before the ball you already threw falls.

If you look away for one moment...

Still, it is your first day. Let's take a look around.

Oh, a tour of the courtrooms?

Thank you.

No need to thank me. It isn't really a beautiful tour.

This is for handicap parking. Please move your car.

What? Are you going to be held responsible if I'm late for my trial?

I'm asking you to follow the rules of the parking lot and use public transit.

Civil servants making a living from our taxes should use public transportation.

Take out all of the judge's cars first.

Do you know what generation this is? How could a civil servant be so rude?

I'm going to file a Blue House complaint.

Sorry, but a third party cannot fill that out for you.

There are instructions on how to do it, so you just need to follow them.

You get paid with my taxes and you can't even do this for me?

They do it in the borough office.

These courts are the problem. They really are.

We need to do something about it.

You all get paid with our tax money.

You can't even fill out this simple form for me?

Defendant, your method of tax evasion was not smart.

It was not a small amount either.

Well, that was...

Violation of tax crimes.

He has never paid taxes in his life besides sales taxes.

You are sentenced to one year in prison.

I feel wronged, Judge.

Judge... my car!

What about my car? Do you know how much it is?

It would nice to pay the tax with his car

but it's probably not in his name.

Because he's being imprisoned, there will be work taking care of the car he arrived in.

Should we go see a civil case this time?

Also...

Did you receive the defendant's stamped certificate of sale?

Yes.

I am certain that the defendant used his seal on the document in the office.

Witness, it's great that you memorized your testimony.

You have been answering one question out of order for a while.

He is asking question 9 and you are answering question 10.

Also, Lawyer Hong.

Did this person really witness these events?

Ah, yes.

Tell your office manager to write down one question at a time.

In civil cases, they lie under oath.

When a person close to them makes a request

they perjure themselves without a second thought.

Still, civil cases are like healing.

While doing criminal cases for a year, every day was murderers and rapists.

Also, frauds.

Now, you will suddenly hear from friends and relatives you've never heard from.

"I didn't call because of this."

But that's exactly why they called.

You'll eventually stop picking up your phone.

You won't meet up with people.

That's how our work is.

We don't see the good exteriors of people.

We see the ugly, disgusting insides of people.

You should prepare yourself.

So, that's how it is.

I understand very well.

I believe I am somewhat ready.

Isn't it time to see the department head? Rookie tea time?

Is it time already?

As for the tour...

thank you.

You cannot. Make an appointment and come back.

Don't you even realize who he is?

He is an Assemblyman!

It doesn't matter who he is. Not just anyone can go into the judge's office.

"Just anyone"? Aren't you being too severe?

Yes, Judge Im.

Is someone out there?

There is an Assemblyman claiming to be your high school senior.

- Tell him to come in. - Yes.

You may go in.

Oh, Judge Im. It's nice to meet you.

I'm Kim Myeog Gook, 54th class.

You were the 69th class, right?

I saw on our school list.

Yes, I was. What can I do for you?

I came because the chief judge invited me.

He asked me to speak at an event for the court.

I see.

After I was finished, I wanted to come see my junior.

I heard about you from my legal colleagues.

You graduated top of the training institute.

They say you are making the alumni very proud.

Yes. Thank you.

I may be newly elected.

but I'm a member of the National Assembly's Judiciary Committee.

I have a lot of interest in the judiciary.

I complimented you a great deal to the chief judge.

Why don't you get to the point? Get to the point.

Actually, this isn't why I came or anything...

Here it comes.

There's a chairman in my district, Chairman Song.

He has a big construction company.

Because he has such a large business

he ends up getting caught up in litigation.

He says he has something in your court.

Why don't you stop now?

If you say anything more, I'll have to report you

for a violation of the law prohibiting solicitation of corruption.

Why would you say such a harsh thing?

That's not something you should say to a schoolmate.

Assemblyman Kim Myeog Gook.

Isn't this the first time we have met?

All we have in common is that we went to the same school at different times.

How dare a young kid like you speak so rudely to your senior?

Don't you know who I am?

You should work on your request next time.

Also, I am not your friend, Assemblyman.

All right, you can try this with me.

Let's see what this great judge can do, you young punk!

Look here, Kim Myeong Gook.

You seem to think you can disrobe me as an Assemblyman on the Judiciary Committee.

You should study Constitutional Law.

Unless you go through impeachment or there was a criminal charge and a sentenced to prison,

a judge cannot be expelled.

What... what did you say?

If you want my judge's robe...

you need the National Assembly to vote on my impeachment.

It will be a lot for a newly-elected assemblyman.

Why don't you try harder?

Or you could lower your goal and try.

You punk!

Our guest is leaving.

I don't like people.

Doing this job forever means living with hatred for people forever.

Can I really live like that?

I'm back.

Now, I can work too.

♫ It's alright. ♫

♫ It's alright. ♫

♫ Oh please don't say you're sorry ♫

♫ I know. ♫

♫ And it will all be fine. ♫

[Congratulations on being a social media star.]

Watching for Laughter

[The judge is sexy.]

[He needs to get hit more.]

[I want to get kneed by that female judge.]

[I'm against violence.]

Oh, that scared me!

Who would call me?

Yes?

Senior Judge.

You're going to make history in the courts.

How could you make trouble on your first day, huh?

You made me get called in by the chief judge!

Judge Park was trying to help the girl--

Don't butt in.

All you needed to do was report it. Why get involved and make a fuss?

That young girl is a problem too.

That happened because she wore such a short skirt.

Senior Judge, it's not the victim's fault for wearing a short skirt.

I believe it's the assailant's fault for behaving that way.

Don't talk back to me!

The young lady should dress modestly.

"One is not born, but rather becomes a woman."

You have to make an effort to become a worthwhile woman, you know?

- What? - What?

Senior Judge, sorry, but that quote doesn't mean that--

Don't get involved, just don't!

Don't you care about who's up above or down below you?

[Wife]

Get out of here.

[Wife]

Go!

Hello? Ah, Honey.

Ah, yes. Yes, yes.

I picked up late. I must be crazy.

I was disciplining my associate judges.

Oh, strawberries today too?

All right, I'll buy some, Honey.

I'll be home early. Yes.

Okay, goodbye then.

Strawberries.

Let's go.

They hadn't left.

- Hello. - Yes, hello.

Come now.

Our very best, elite Judge Im Ba Reun.

What brings you here?

Forget that. Tell me what Senior Judge Han is like.

Ah, you want some intel.

Well, why would you come next door to ask about your own senior judge?

You're the best source for information.

- Tell me. - For free?

- Thank you. - Yes. Here you go.

Yes. Thank you.

Thank you for this.

Enjoy.

What about mine?

Yes, thank you. Bye.

By the way... who is that?

Who else?

Our office's female employee.

Female employee?

The nation's first male office secretary.

He's not a female employee. He's just the secretary.

There's no reason a man can't do it.

Gender equality, whatever, I get it.

I'm good with all of that. But, why...

Why does it have to be our office?

It's nice and secure.

I asked you what Senior Judge Han is like.

Hey, I could hear him yelling even from here.

But you don't need to worry too much.

He has a fiery temper, but he has no bad intent.

That's interesting.

How could he be so mean without any bad intent?

Just when I didn't expect it.

Look at you saying something only you would say.

He's a very naive person when you get to know him.

He can be a bit dangerous in the courtroom.

For example...

If you're going to submit evidence, number it and make a copy.

What do you expect me to do with this?

Give this back. Hurry.

And go!

- Next! - Wait.

Judge!

This is my first time, so I don't know anything.

Judge, please handle it for me.

Why don't you have a lawyer or anyone with you?

Judge!

If I hire a lawyer, I'll have nothing left even if I win.

Take care of it for me, Judge.

- You've been a plaintiff before? - Of course.

You go to the ocean and learn how to swim, right?

You go to the department store and buy underwear, right?

I guess so.

Then why are trying to do nothing for your trial?

You're trying to get away with doing nothing.

You should have brought something with you!

Just go!

Next!

Defendant Kim Young Chul, you're in the Bloodbath gang, right?

No, I've left the gang.

Defendant Kim Hwang Kyu you're in the Bloodbath gang, right?

No, I really left.

Defendant Jang Jung Chul, you're in the Bloodbath gang, right?

No, Judge. I feel wronged.

I left the gang too.

Then who is protecting the gang? That's a big problem.

[Imprison the fraud Koo Soo Do!]

No, no, no! I won't let him go.

I don't intend on letting him go. Put him back in!

How dare you mouth off? I'll seal that mouth of yours.

You con artist! Don't you have a conscience at all?

You thieves, the whole lot of you. Put them in!

Also...

I heard this from my senior judge.

I heard that he has a severe complex.

Complex?

Yes.

He's a bit older than his colleagues.

He barely managed to pass after a long time with his law civil servant exam.

He didn't go to a great university either.

So, he's not that close to many people.

He's totally "my way."

Doesn't that make him greater?

I suppose so.

He's just not normal in the eyes of other senior judges.

Everyone here went to Seoul University Law School.

Of course, there are smart and clever people like me too.

Jung Bo Wang, a party boy who studied engineering at K University.

What school did Senior Judge Han go to again?

A place far away called something like, Very Good University.

The things you say...

You should work if you're at work.

Gosh, you came to Jeong Bo Wang to get information. (TN: His name means Information King)

I gave you information and you're just leaving like that? Hey!

Man...

- What is it? - Pardon?

- We're close. You know that. - I do.

He's been rude like that ever since high school.

He's not normal.

Don't you think the 44th will be really fun this year?

- Why? - Just look.

The reckless senior judge.

The rude guy who's by the book, and the crazy rookie.

How could the three come together?

It should be fun.

I'm looking forward to it.

Oh, look at the time already.

I need to go suck up to the senior judges.

Come in.

Yes, yes.

I'll see you then.

Senior Judge, it's almost time. Shall we get going?

Let's go five minutes late.

They will find it uncomfortable if I arrive first and wait.

- Yes. - Judge Jeong.

Protocol is not an easy thing.

It's all about manners and consideration.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Senior Judge of the 43rd Civil Court, Bae Gon Dae.

Genius out of Gwangjin-gu.

I request a love shot!

I don't think I'm ready.

With me?

Woo Gap Cheol, Senior Judge of Warrants.

Monster of Ulsan.

Kwon Sae Joon, Senior Judge of 48th Criminal Court.

Pocheon's mutant.

Still...

you are the leader in the 8th court, Senior Judge Woo.

How can the top scorer on the exam compare to second place at the institute?

Could a person who can't study like me stick around like this?

That is the problem.

Please don't tease me, sir.

Of all of us, only I couldn't get into law school.

I am the only one.

What is the problem with coming in one year later?

As long as you do well now. Isn't that right?

Ah, just like Senior Judge Kwon.

He got in after his second year.

The young man will laugh at me.

Oh no.

- Judge Jeong. - Oh yes.

Which year did you graduate?

Which professor did you learn under?

Ah, Professor Kang retired, right?

I'm sorry. I did not go to law school.

Oh, really? I see.

But, still...

Judge Jeog ranks first in his skills at work life.

If he gets into public administration, he will really fly.

Just like I did in the past.

Judge Jeong, you are lucky to be working under Senior Judge Bae.

Yes, I know.

I am lacking a lot, but I will work hard if you help me.

All right.

I am quite cute.

Judge Jeong, have a drink.

More soju here, please! More soju!

You're working late on your first day.

I expected to.

Still, it's your first day.

Don't worry about me and go home first.

Then, I'll get going...

Don't worry too much about what Senior Judge Han said earlier.

I'm okay. Thank you.

You should know something though.

It's easier to survive in this organization if you don't stand out.

Whether you have good intent or not, if you cause trouble

they don't protect you.

I see.

I thought this was a better organization than that.

Thank you for everything. See you tomorrow.

Okay.

Miss, who is the judge who made this decision?

Please find out who made this decision.

Please look to see who made the decision on this case.

Look here.

What is it?

Who is the judge who made this judgment?

[The plaintiff's request is dismissed.]

Ma'am, if you have an issue with the decision, file a complaint.

You can't do this here.

What?

I see. Are you a judge too? You're a judge too?

You awful jerk! Bring my son back!

My son died such an unfair death!

- You can't do this here. - Bring him back!

Let me go!

It's a spectacle until the end.

First day at 44th Civil Court.

I'm home.

I can't wait any longer.

Just a little longer. Can't you give me time?

Just a bit, Ji Soo's mom.

Hello.

Oh, you're here?

If you let us off this time, I'll pay more next time.

He's earning money now.

You want me to wait two more years?

I've lost so much all this time.

Gosh, you said he was a judge, but there's not much to him.

Ji Soo's mom.

Stop.

I'll get more loans.

I'm going to do it.

You shouldn't do it.

Just eat this.

You don't even eat well if I'm not home.

Let's eat together.

What about Dad?

He wouldn't be home already.

Court?

What was I thinking? It's nothing. Its really nothing.

Defense notice?

Dad again?

What is it this time? He signed for someone's loan?

- No. - Then what?

His friend asked him for a favor.

He just lent him his name.

How many times did I tell you not to do these things?

Pay for the month of February.

3,379,300 won.

I will give you the best offer in the industry. What do you think?

I'm thankful, but it's very sudden.

I'm sorry. Was I too forward?

You gave a lecture during my time at the training institute.

- It made an impression on me. - When was that?

I was the judge in the Corruption Department.

Yes, you were famous.

Oh, was I?

Being a judge can give you honor.

There are many ways to serve the nation.

Think about it carefully.

Hey, hey!

Here you are. Are you playing hide and seek?

Yes, Chairman Koo.

What brings you here so suddenly?

Who is he?

He is the ace of the Seoul Central District.

I'm working hard to bring him here.

A judge?

Hey, why be a judge?

Do you make enough to eat?

Just be a lawyer.

Right?

I'll get going now.

Hey, see you again.

Judge Im, Judge Im.

Isn't he a con artist who used a pyramid scheme?

He hasn't gone to trial yet.

Innocent until proven guilty.

Do you know how many people lost everything and committed suicide?

You're his lawyer?

You don't have the basics down.

No matter how bad the crime, he has the right to a legal defense.

No matter who it is.

It is a lawyer's duty to do his best for his client.

Is that right?

I'm sorry. I don't think this would suit me.

What?

Suit me, what a joke. I was acting like I had a lot.

How cool. The first number changed.

You selfish kid.

I'm not type of person who likes people passionately.

I don't like to have people sitting on both sides of me on the subway.

So, I sit on the end seat.

The things I hate most in the world are work dinners and events.

When I was younger, I hated gatherings with relatives.

When I heard songs about people being more beautiful than flowers

I would wonder, what proof is there of that?

Though I'm like that, I can't live alone on a desert island.

So, I live with people.

Oh, Ba Reun! Oops.

Judge Im!

Yes.

You said it's an organization where it's hard for people who stand out?

I will try doing so.

I like to fight instead of complaining.

Is that right?

I see. Well, good luck.

What is that, though?

Oh, this?

Something I've prepared in order to go through with it.

Don't get too surprised later.

- What-- - Let's go.

[Give me my son.] We're late. Let's go.

Medical malpractice?

They sued because her son died during surgery.

She lost because she had no evidence.

Don't look at her and let's go.

Judge Park, let's go.

How shocking.

Wow.

I'm going crazy.

My gosh.

Oh my. Senior Judge Han.

Hello. How are you?

Judge Park, what is this?

Where do you think you are that you're in a short skirt?

Isn't the weather so nice today?

It feels like spring.

This is no way for a judge to dress. It's so bright and the skirt's so short.

Is there an ethics code provision regarding dress length in court?

Is it in the court organization rules?

You seem to hate it so much.

I will change into something modest.

She carries several outfits with her?

What is this...

Will this do?

It's the most modest outfit that I own, so I brought it with me.

I thought about it and you're right.

Women shouldn't be sexy and bare any flesh.

Men did nothing wrong.

This woman.

She is much crazier than I thought.

Oh my!

Hello.

Oh, hi.

The floor was slippery.

Excuse me.

Where do you buy clothes like this?

Senior Judge, which do you like better?

Should I wear that mini from before or this one?

Which one do you like better?

She is completely insane.

Oh, this is ridiculous.

Gosh.

Here.

Dancing Family by Lee Jeong Seop

Where in the world do you get clothes like that?

I went on a trip with my piano major friend when I was in college.

We went backpacking.

I bought it at a flea market for fun.

I never thought I would actually wear it.

Piano major?

You didn't know?

There are art majors, dance majors, and everything in law.

I think a piano major judge is a first.

I was even in the paper.

By the way, Judge Park...

you put a lot of work into your revenge.

Wasn't it fun?

Goodness...

It has been so long since I last wore heels.

About that old woman we saw, why do you think she lost?

Death during surgery doesn't mean it was the doctor's fault.

Even though they do their best, sometimes it can't be avoided.

Still, a person died. Aren't you being too cold?

Does someone have to take responsibility every time a person dies?

Then which doctor would take the risk and pick up a scalpel?

I'm not saying that they should.

I'm just saying it's hard to think of it so lightly as a family member.

She fought by the rules and lost.

She didn't appeal in time, so that's her fault.

She needs to give up. That's the system.

She can't complain without evidence. We can't make exceptions.

Judge Im.

When a weak person shouts out, you must hear it as them complaining.

Judge Im, why did you become a judge?

People ask me this often lately.

What about you?

You want to help the weak, bring justice to society, and change the world.

Something beautiful like that?

Isn't that a given?

Shouldn't you not become a judge if you don't have those goals?

What a great person you are.

Does the world look beautiful to you?

The noblesse oblige of the higher class.

What did you say?

Why would you say that? What about my class?

I became a judge just to make a living.

I didn't want to burden others or bow down to them either.

Also...

rather than shouting out that we should change the world

I think it's our duty to protect it.

The world will not change anyway

so make sure it doesn't turn even more into a cesspool.

I won't be awkwardly overboard or take sides.

I will be cold and follow the rules, like artificial intelligence.

Yes, I learned a lot about the duty of the courts.

I may not know much yet.

At least, if a person in a cesspool were fighting a person on solid ground

I would do whatever I could to help the person in the cesspool get out first.

While being awkward and going overboard.

Those people, those awful people...

My son, my son.

My poor son. What do I do?

Yes, are you a judge too? You're a judge too?

You're a terrible person! Bring back my son!

They told me to stay put if I don't know anything.

They told me to stay put.

Get up. She is not normal.

Normal?

What is normal?

Judge Im.

Her son who was alive returned to her cold and dead on the surgery table.

If a mother who didn't even get a proper explanation is in her right mind...

is that normal?

She didn't even get to say goodbye and sent her son away.

He shows up in her dreams every night.

If she is rational and calm...

is that normal?

What is normal and what is abnormal?

If you truly want to understand someone

you need to think from their point of view.

To put it simply, you have to be in their skin.

You have to walk as that person.

I heard that your family is in media, Judge Im.

Yes, your families will get along.

Yes, family upbringing is important.

Our nation is a developed country.

There are those who happen to do well in bad situations.

They study well, but have bad character.

People like that should not move up in the world.

We can't have people like that become presidents and so on.

Sorry, but you were told that my father was in the media.

I've never had a father in media.

The father I know has gotten drunk every day since he retired.

He is a man with big ideas who goes around causing trouble.

My mother sells insurance, makeup...

Anything that she can and makes what she can.

She says she will change the world and help the weak.

She is always chasing after something.

What can I do?

That's my background, but I studied well, so I'm here.

Of course, my character is very bad.

Oh, I didn't mean that.

But, I do know my place, so I don't have any big ambitions.

I don't want to be a nuisance to others.

I want to take care of myself and my family.

I cannot be a suitable son-in-law for you.

I'm sorry.

[To Kill A Mockingbird]

Piano major.

In the end...

you studied music.

(Playing Maurice Ravel's "Pavan for a Dead Princess")

♫ I walk in through that door. ♫

♫ My mind is marching in. ♫

[2001: Ba Reun's Elementary Graduation]

♫ But nothing quite explains, ♫

What are you doing? You're drunk.

You ripped the wallpaper.

The landlady will say something.

If you're going to put something up, put it up nicely.

Goodness.

Don't be like that.

Ba Reun's going to grow up.

He's going to become a great judge.

Wait and see.

A judge?

Judge, yeah right.

When you were forcefully dismissed...

When you were let go and beaten up...

they didn't even ask to see where you were hit.

"Show us your evidence."

Did they look so great to you?

Was it your wish to have him do that job?

That's how it was back then.

Otherwise, you need a judge.

For my child... it had to be a better world for him than me.

♫ It's alright ♫

♫ It's alright ♫

♫ Oh please don't say I'm sorry ♫

[Good Child Award] ♫ I know ♫

♫ And it will all be fine. ♫

♫ Someday ♫

♫ And everything I do ♫

[Miss Hammurabi]

It's okay. It's nothing.

Judge Park, why are you so reckless? Do you not want to be a judge?

What is that annoying expression?

I felt sorry after seeing your nose bleeding.

Judge Park, it's your first trial.

I usually put on your robe for your first trial.

Let's go in.

You don't have any idea what that robe means, do you?

Do I have to erase my feelings once I put this on?

I feel like I can't breathe every time I'm in a trial.