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About Kevin Lee.

They're leaning towards homicide, not a car accident.

There's talk that the police are suspicious of you.

It's not me, honey.

It's not me!

You were called in as a witness

because they found evidence that you were involved in his accident.

Did you not hear me say that it's not me?

The best that you can do as a suspect is remain silent.

No matter what they ask, don't say anything.

Even if you need to speak, you must consult with me first.

Meanwhile, we'll buy time...

Hye-ran.

Who says that I can be your suspect?

You called me in to ask me a few simple questions

and you lock an innocent person in the interrogation room as a suspect?

Did you leak that information?

No, I didn't do it. I'm innocent.

Do you have evidence claiming that I'm a suspect?

Or is it that you have a hot case

and you want your name in the newspapers

by accusing a well-known figure?

Excuse me, that's--

The police serve to catch the criminal, not create one, Detective.

Over the past ten years, the number of innocent people you locked up

is up to 10,000. Do you know about these statistics?

You were in an accident that night, right?

You don't have to answer.

We're done with the interrogation.

If you need to ask more questions, you can call me back.

My car skidded on the snowy road and I crashed into the guardrail.

What?

You think I hit Kevin Lee?

-Hye-ran... -I didn't say that.

By any chance...

did you?

You'll do anything to accuse me.

Poking around everywhere with no clear plans.

Is that how the Korean police still works?

-That's enough. -I am Ko Hye-ran.

More than half of my career as a reporter, I dealt with prosecutors.

-So? -You need to do a better job plotting.

If you need a report on the car accident of that night,

I'll send it to you.

-Whoa, incredible. -Hey.

-What about the black box? -Oh.

I looked for it, but I couldn't find it.

They removed it completely.

The black box?

Whose black box?

The black box in Ko Hye-ran's car?

-Any other unusual details? -No, none.

Wait a second. Are you crazy?

You called her in as a witness and went through her car?

Without a warrant?

What if she finds out?

And you just do as you're told?

Don't react emotionally.

I'm not reacting emotionally. I am making a lawful complaint.

The brooch that you wore during the news on that day

was found in Lee Jae-young's car, which means

you were in the car with him that night.

And unfortunately, you had a car accident.

Obviously, they'd think you are involved in his death.

What about you?

That's what they think.

What do you think?

We need to...

first find someone to prove your alibi.

So you agree with them?

You think I killed him.

Don't you?

-Let's talk outside. -That's fine.

If my lawyer doesn't believe me,

I don't need him.

I'm not only your lawyer, I'm your husband.

-Listen to me. -Yes!

You are my husband. So?

If you are my husband,

you should have first asked me if I'm okay.

Not about my alibi. You should have asked how I am,

how I'm feeling!

You should have first thought about that.

I didn't kill anyone.

That means that I have nothing to hide.

She's coming out!

Out of the way!

Is it true?

Say something!

It happened at 4:00 a.m. What do you think?

Is it true that you are the prime suspect?

They haven't come out with a cause of death

or a clear outline of the case.

Instead of checking the facts, some only make provocative reports.

They only want to get the attention of the public.

Who cares if it's not true? Nobody's accountable.

Not only do they destroy a person's reputation,

but also the credibility of the media.

I hope it doesn't repeat.

Let's have some dignity. Please?

SCANDAL

-Did you hear? -Hye-ran was summoned.

-She's involved in Kevin's... -Seriously?

What went on between them?

-You know what. -That hasn't been confirmed.

Hey, hey, hey.

Think about the first airing.

There was something between them.

Yeah, it felt like they were getting on each other's nerves.

What are you talking about?

They fell in love.

Kevin Lee said he would only do Human if it was with Hye-ran.

But, well...

he did.

This is huge.

They shared the same room during the shooting, right?

-I think they did. -What?

No way.

-Are you sure? -I'm telling you.

The lighting guy saw them going in the room together.

-Seriously? -Wasn't her husband there, too?

She did it when her husband was there?

-Those two are completely crazy. -Did you see it yourself?

-What the heck? -Which lighting guy?

Will he be accountable for it?

Did you forget what you told me?

You said there was so much tension between them

and you were upset because the shooting was on hold.

-Didn't you? -That's why it's weird.

Why the tension if there's nothing between them?

-That's more suspicious. -Yeah.

Then what? They've been together?

-Whoa. -Seriously.

You shouldn't just say whatever you want

just because you don't have to be held accountable for it.

You are journalists!

They're all groundless rumors

and you're enjoying talking behind a colleague's back.

That's so wrong.

-That brat-- -Hey, calm down.

-Let go. -Calm down.

-That brat is always like that. -Come on.

Hye-ran.

VICE PRESIDENT

Make a decision.

We can't cover this up.

It doesn't compare to Han Ji-won's scandal.

Do you know what people say?

-They say Hye-ran and Kevin-- -Give me a cigarette.

Cig... ciga... Okay.

I need a smoke.

PENZAL HEADACHE, TOOTHACHE, PMS

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

I'm fine.

Hye-ran.

Where are all my clothes?

Listen, Hye-ran...

we were given instructions from the higher-ups.

What do I do?

News is not a joke.

So what?

What's going to happen now?

Excuse me. Did you get the script?

Yes, I did.

-Check the headlines one more time. -Okay.

-Hey, you. -Yes, sir.

Are all the lights on?

Yes, all...

-All of them? -Yes, all of them.

But this is...

This isn't going to work.

Bring something else and make it the brightest possible.

Or get a reflecting plate or something!

Did you check the cameras?

We have a new anchor! What are you doing gathered there?

-Are you in a coffee shop? -Yes, sir!

Get lost!

If you look at this...

I need an explanation.

Can I get one?

Do you know what's most entertaining?

Talking behind someone's back. Especially if it's someone popular.

Now that popular person is in trouble.

-What do you think they'd do? -I didn't do it.

I have nothing to do with Kevin's death.

It doesn't matter whether you did it or not.

What matters is that people started to believe that you did it.

So?

You're done with me just like that?

We'll call an emergency meeting.

You're under disciplinary action, so wait until--

I didn't do anything wrong! Why am I under disciplinary action?

Hye-ran!

-Go and wait. -It's not me.

I didn't do it, Mr. Jang!

Go and wait.

...the professional golfer that died in a car accident on the 18th.

We have news on Kevin Lee.

There's chance that it was a murder--

He played in the US Open for the first time last year

and became the winner of the trophy--

This is where Kevin Lee's life was taken.

It is an extremely steep road and the visibility is very poor.

At the time of the accident, there was heavy snow.

Kevin Lee...

Oh, no.

I know it's difficult for you, but I'd like to just check a few things.

Why did your husband go out that night? Do you have any idea?

No.

Were you in your house the whole time last night?

Yes.

I wasn't feeling well, so I went to bed early.

I see.

I know it's very confusing right now, so excuse me for doing this.

We need to find out the cause of death.

It's part of the process.

I'm talking about the autopsy.

Will you agree?

-Autopsy? -Oh. We don't mean anything else.

Though it was a car accident, we don't exactly know who the offender is.

So in order to find out the exact cause of death,

we usually perform an autopsy.

My husband didn't die from an accident?

We want to find that out.

Gosh, it's cold.

-Are you investigating Kevin's neighbors? -Oh.

I'll do it tomorrow.

Check the cameras in his house and find out the exact time

he left his house.

Yes, sir.

By the way,

why do you think he was murdered?

Do you really think Ko Hye-ran killed him?

The autopsy of Kevin Lee who died in a car accident on the 18th

was performed today.

His family wanted to clarify the exact cause of his death.

The police are reluctant to say anything that could suggest a murder.

We have Reporter Kim Do-yoon at the scene.

The police announced that they will request

an autopsy of Kevin Lee who died in an abrupt accident.

HYE-RAN

The National Forensic Service said

the autopsy is performed within a week or a month--

Yes, Hye-ran.

Yes.

We'll do an autopsy.

The police wanted it.

AUTOPSY TO CLARIFY THE EXACT CAUSE OF DEATH

I think it'll be better just in case.

I'm sorry.

I know how much you cared about him. I'm sorry this happened to you.

Don't worry about anything.

Though it is a headache.

I can solve this.

By the way, how are you?

Are you okay alone?

Yes.

I can handle it.

Oh.

We'll have a funeral as soon as they finish with the autopsy.

Will you come?

Of course.

It's your husband.

Okay, see you then.

ANCHOR KO HYE-RAN INTERROGATED AS A WITNESS OF KEVIN LEE'S CASE

At around 7:00 p.m., Anchor Ko Hye-ran

was called into the police station as a witness of the death of Kevin Lee.

She looked quite calm and said that if needed--

-Watch something else. -Leave it.

...she will cooperate.

The exact cause of death

will be confirmed once the results of the autopsy come out.

Call him.

MOTHER

What made you come all the way here?

What? Ko Hye-ran killed him?

Well, I'm not sure.

But there's something fishy.

-What's fishy? -The dead golfer.

I bet my ten fingers that he was her lover.

I bet my toes.

Hey, listen.

Nobody knows what goes on between a man and a woman.

Not even God.

Take a leave of absence from work.

And don't go out in public until things calm down.

And...

I got a call from Ho-young

about hiring you as the spokesperson of the Blue House.

-At the moment-- -You met Yoon Song-yi.

Why?

What did you want to know?

The truth.

I needed someone that could talk to me unbiased.

-To defend you-- -You want to defend me?

Then why can't you ask me?

Are you scared of what I'd say?

You can't even handle that much and you want to defend me?

All right.

I'll tell you only the truth.

I didn't kill him.

How do you explain the brooch that they found in his car?

That's the wrong question, Tae-wook.

It's not about the brooch. You want to know something else.

What was between me and Kevin, what happened between me and him.

What I was doing so late at night with him in his car.

Did I sleep with him?

I didn't.

You don't believe me?

Then I'm sorry. What was between us?

I told you. I was conducting a show and he was appearing in my show.

Oh, one more thing. He's my friend's husband.

I said everything I had to say.

What else do you want to know?

You said you'll only speak the truth.

I am telling you the truth. Why can't you believe me?

Hundreds of people appeared on my news show.

Meeting them alone, drinking with them, having coffee or a meal together,

I did that hundreds of times.

Do I become a suspect every time any of them dies?

You tell me.

Are you trying to defend me

or are you trying to confirm your doubts?

It doesn't matter if you killed him.

I won't change my decision to defend you.

I didn't kill him!

I didn't fucking sleep with him!

What? You love your husband?

Your husband...

do you love him?

He was the first one.

The first one that loved me

just the way that I am.

What about you?

Do you love me?

I did love you.

You and I

were young and passionate.

At that moment, for me...

you were the only one.

Don't play games with me.

Sometimes, every now and then...

whenever it got hard, I thought of you.

And every time I thought of you, I...

could go back to when I used to love you.

And that comforted me.

Just by remembering the time that I spent with you.

Ten years from now,

and another ten after that...

that's what I want to do.

I don't want to remember you in hatred.

Let me remember you as the man that I used to love.

You loved me?

You want me to believe you?

Like you said...

we didn't do it officially on paper, but we were a married couple.

How would anyone spend so much time with someone that you don't love?

What about your husband?

Do you love that bastard, too?

I need him.

That's all?

That's all.

What went on between them?

What do you mean?

Kevin Lee and Hye-ran.

When did it all start?

Don't do this, Tae-wook.

You know Hye-ran would never do that.

I thought I knew.

But the more I think, the less I know.

When she had the abortion and now, too.

I can't tell who she is.

I didn't fucking sleep with him!

Oh, don't be so naive.

A man and a woman attracted to each other

is a whole different issue, Mr. Kang.

SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY

SEARCH AND SEIZURE WARRANT

It's a warrant to search and seize Ko Hye-ran's car.

The results of the autopsy have not even come out.

Let me have the warrant first.

She might try to hide traces of the crime.

Listen.

I'll speak to you as a friend.

-Okay. -It's very likely it was a car accident.

If that's how the case closes,

you won't be able to retire with honor.

You're dealing with Ko Hye-ran.

Everyone in the country knows her and she used to be a journalist.

-Ki-hoon. -Yes, tell me.

You know Kevin Lee.

He was a golfer.

Someone like him is killed instantly in an accident like that?

He didn't even step on the brake.

He was drunk.

The airbag exploded in his face and he doesn't have a scratch.

Why do you think?

Because he was already dead.

Anyways, I can't give you a warrant just because of a suspicion.

Bring me the evidence.

So give me the warrant and I'll bring the evidence!

Let me check Ko Hye-ran's phone and GPS records,

and get her black box!

Then we know where she's been.

When the result of the autopsy comes out

and we get something definite, then I'll request it.

-Ki-hoon! -Listen.

You know what happens if the press meddles with it.

One mistake and they will attack the police.

I can't do it knowing that.

Ask me again when the results come out.

I've been a detective for 30 years.

I knew it the moment I saw the scene.

It's not just an accident.

You'll see.

Mr. Jang.

How did you manage your team?

The main anchor of JBC involved in a murder case?

There's no way this wouldn't make the headlines!

I'm sorry.

How did the ratings record last night?

Ah...

A six percent drop compared to the night before.

What? Not even 0.6 percent?

Are the advertisers still with us?

As of now, four of them cancelled.

-Dae-woong. -Yes, sir.

-Come here. -Yes.

Come here!

What were you doing?

You should have taken the proper measures!

-Did this ever happen to us? -I'm sorry.

You have until tomorrow morning

to come up with plans to gain back the six percent that we lost.

What we'll do about Ko Hye-ran,

we'll discuss it after that.

Sir, let's just call Han Ji-won from Daejeon.

Give me a cigarette.

That was too much to ask.

How on earth will we get back the six percent in one day?

We have no chance with Hye-ran?

Sir, give up on her.

We don't have time to worry about her.

Don't be led by pity.

You and I will end up losing our jobs.

Damn, what a headache.

The injury certificate of the victim

only states the type of injury

and the degree of the injury.

It does not directly prove that it was inflicted by the defendant.

Thus, according to Article 260 of the Constitution

and Article 308 of the Criminal Procedure Act,

the defendant is found not guilty.

You're so charismatic, Mr. Kang!

Congratulations, Mr. Kang!

You finally won a case.

As usual, thanks to your wife.

I remembered how she said she supports your cause.

And she put it on the news.

She's a great help.

We'd have won without that news.

Oh, right.

Is she okay?

Yes, she's fine.

I'm glad to hear that. My wife said she's in trouble at work.

Even the vice president is coming down on her, I heard.

She said it'd be difficult to get her job back in the newsroom.

It must be hard.

You know that anyone who practices law

loses their reputation if they have family issues.

S-so...

What is it? Say it.

Well, actually...

Things look really bad. Of course I believe Hye-ran.

I know how much she loves you.

Why would she get involved with a golfer? That's nonsense.

People just say whatever they like because it's not their problem.

It's like a feast of bullshit. You're so out of luck.

I wonder if you're caught in the three years of misfortune.

Anyhow,

it's true that everything looks really bad.

Hi, Mother.

He looked very stressed out.

I mean Tae-wook.

Did you try talking with him? Or try to comfort him?

I'm busy right now.

Don't be so defensive in these circumstances.

He's the only one that can fully take your side right now.

-Talk with him-- -I'm hanging up.

How did you manage your family?

I am so embarrassed that I can't even hold my head up high.

Don't listen to what others say. It's not true.

-Look at this. -She went just as a witness.

Ko Hye-ran and Kevin Lee.

What? Are you jealous?

Then quit soccer and become a golfer.

Even the most prideful of women like Ko Hye-ran fall for them.

I'll get straight to the point. Just get a divorce.

They went on a trip abroad together.

And it was no joke.

-They slept together? -I don't want to see her ever again.

And it's something that I can't just overlook.

The husband of a friend of a cousin of a friend of mine worked as the crew.

-He said they shared the room. -Tae-wook.

-Are you listening to me? -Of course they slept together.

I wonder who started flirting. Kevin Lee or Ko Hae-ran?

That's needless to say.

Didn't you see her eyes?

And her body?

-Who would refuse it? -Tae-wook.

TV stations live off their reputation.

It's the opposite of integrity.

A female anchor ruined it at once.

Hey, who are you?

LAWYER KANG TAE-WOOK

Sue me.

Your mother is right here.

She's my wife, Mother.

Even if the whole world points a finger at her, I...

will stand by her.

I will let them point a finger at me and criticize me, too.

Because I am her husband.

I don't love you.

Is that okay?

I love you.

I will love her.

Mr. Jung, it's me.

I want to sue all the internet newspapers that wrote groundless rumors on my wife

for damaging her reputation.

I want a list of the newspapers and reporters.

Yes.

We will take proactive measures.

Prepare everything.

It's my letter of resignation.

What does this mean?

Interpret it as you see fit.

So you're innocent enough to show your last hand?

-Is that what it means? -Thank you for everything.

Stay healthy.

Give up the position of spokesperson.

I only have one job.

I can't lose it for someone who's going to leave us soon.

What will you do?

You choose.

Mr. Jang.

Mr. Jang, this is not right.

What are you thinking? Wait. Excuse me.

-This is like committing career suicide. -Oh, Dae-woong.

What is news to you?

News?

Well, news... justice, truth?

It's all a show at the end. A show.

A show based on facts, but a show.

A show?

Ko Hye-ran stays on News Nine.

How will she get us back the six percent that we lost?

Don't you want to know? I want to know.

But what if the ratings record even lower?

What if they try to boycott?

Mr. Jang!

Mr. Oh, ten minutes to go. I'm going down.

What the heck...

We'll have to take back the offer for spokesperson.

Did the Secretary of Public Affairs make that decision?

I plan to brief him as soon as I go back.

I see. I understand.

Could you brief him after you watch my news show tonight?

I thought you resigned.

It's true that cold-hearted people work in TV stations,

but they don't fire someone just because she was interrogated.

Excuse me.

Damn.

Hey, are you okay with Hye-ran?

I don't know.

Everyone, stand by!

Studio, stand by!

Good evening. I'm Ko Hye-ran of JBC News Nine.

Tonight, before delivering the news,

we'd like to first ask for your understanding.

As it's been reported yesterday,

I was called in to be interrogated as a key witness for Kevin Lee's case.

The police claim that it might be more than just a car accident.

After that incident, online publications

have been speculating that I could be the key suspect.

I'd like to clarify that I am only a witness.

Please refrain from overanalyzing and writing

speculative news stories.

Because this case pertains to the public interest,

JBC and I believe that delivering only the truth is the right thing to do.

We will cooperate with the investigation as needed.

And until the truth is revealed,

I will lead by example.

As usual, Ko Hye-ran's News Nine

will continue to deliver the news with integrity and transparency.

We have the first story.

She's amazing as usual. Don't you think?

-Is that the list? -Ah, yes.

Let's get rid of all the newspapers that get views through vicious rumors.

Let's do this!

Let's talk to our correspondent in Washington.

VICE PRESIDENT

Ko Hye-ran knows how to do news.

She knows.

-That's all for tonight. -Studio, stand by!

Signal start!

Good job.

That was great.

Good job.

Well done.

Thanks.

What is it?

I want to ask you one thing.

You have more to ask?

What did you do with the chip for the black box?

-I don't know. -You don't know?

I looked for it at the repair shop, but it was already gone.

It wasn't there.

The chip was lost when it got here.

I think we told the insurance company.

I see.

I thought that the mechanic lost it, but he said it wasn't there.

I don't know what happened and it's driving me crazy.

It's the only evidence that proves I didn't kill Kevin.

And it's gone.

-But, of course, you don't believe me. -The news...

You did a good job as usual.

I apologize for acting like a fool.

I'm sorry.

This will sound more foolish, but I was angry.

I felt offended and angry that you got involved in this case and with that man.

I believe in you now.

I will believe in everything that you say,

so let me help you.

As your husband and lawyer.

Would you...

rely on me, Hye-ran?

Huh? What's this?

No way.

-Have a look at this. -What is it?

-Did you find anything? -Yes.

Look.

Seo Eun-ju said she was home, and she's getting out of Ko Hye-ran's car.

Strange, isn't it?

I wasn't feeling well, so I went to bed early.

Why did she lie?

I think we need to investigate her.

Why did she go to Ko Hye-ran at that hour?

-What's the time? -Past 1:00 a.m.

When did Kevin leave?

Well, Kevin left in the afternoon and he came back...

Ah, here it is.

-What time is that? -It hadn't been ten minutes

since Ko Hye-ran dropped Seo Eun-ju off. And also...

He leaves the house again after 30 minutes.

And around 5:00 a.m. he was found dead in the car.

Sit.

Didn't you hear me? Sit.

Did you have fun with my husband?

Jae-young isn't boring, to say the least.

You like what he has.

Money, fame.

And so on.

-Is that so? -So how much do you need?

You entertained my husband, so you should get paid.

Listen to me, Ms. Seo--

You're not thinking that you were his first affair, are you?

You don't look so naive.

So don't tell me that you both were attracted and liked each other.

I know that neither of you are like that.

Whoa.

You're better than I thought.

I didn't expect that.

He has a game in a month.

He needs to train and focus.

That means he has no time for you anymore.

So just tell me how much you want.

Is this how you'll deal with Ko Hye-ran?

I wonder if that's gonna put things in order.

What? You didn't know?

Jae-young...

was seeing her and me at the same time.

EUN-JU

Hey, Eun-ju.

Hello?

Eun-ju.

Hye-ran.

Is it true?

What are you talking about?

Did you... sleep with my husband?

Where are you?

I only want the truth.

-Was it Han Ji-won? -Answer me.

Is it true?

Do I have to ask my husband?

Do I? Hye-ran.

Have a look.

Actually, your husband is blackmailing me.

The photos of Han Ji-won and your husband were circulating in the TV stations.

She thinks I did it.

To get straight to the point, I didn't.

Then why...

I suppose she wanted to put me in the same situation.

So she used your husband to come up with this.

You're my friend.

I wanted to solve this without your knowledge. Eun-ju...

this is clearly a sex offense.

He molested me.

If this gets disclosed,

your husband's career is over.

Not only your husband.

It will be over for you and me as well.

Are you okay?

What do I do, Hye-ran?

Actually, I'm...

I'm pregnant.

What do I do?

Go back to the States.

Wrap everything up.

Take your husband and go back to the States.

Go and live as if nothing happened.

I'll take care of everything here.

You didn't hear anything today.

You didn't see anything. Did you hear me?

Hye-ran.

Honey.

Will you be fine?

Should I go with you?

Isn't that Ko Hye-ran?

Eun-ju.

Thank you for coming.

It must be hard.

I'll handle it.

I'm sorry.

It's not what we expected. I'm baffled.

No, we were classmates, but we only knew our names.

-That's it. -That's true.

Hye-ran and I were close friends throughout the three years.

Sung-jae.

Yes, sir.

If you have a friend...

and one says you were close friends, but the other says you were not,

then were you close friends or not?

-You're not. -Then...

do they look like close friends or not?

Thank you for coming.

They seem to be close.

-Strange, huh? -Very strange.

Ko Hye-ran could be the main suspect.

And she could also have had an affair with her husband.

But look.

She should yank her hair out, but look at their friendship.

Isn't it too beautiful?

What if you were Seo Eun-ju?

I wouldn't let her in.

-I'd give them both-- -But...

what if they decided to be on the same team?

What?

What happens if those two women are on the same side?

Then Kevin Lee is a piece of cake.

-Wait. -Sung-jae.

This is very interesting.

Don't you think?

What about the autopsy?

The results will come out soon.

Are you really okay?

I'll be fine.

Are you sure?

If you're not sure about solving this situation properly,

draw the line now and step away.

No, I can do it.

I will protect Hye-ran.

It'll become a mud fight.

I know.

It's not important what the truth is.

Whoever makes it look like it's more true,

that's the fight that will decide the winner.

I know.

Sung-jae, this can't be.

We need to come up with a new analysis of Lee's death.

What? A new analysis?

Shoot. Wait!

I saw your post looking for someone who wants to work hard.

There's no evidence of murder.

This result doesn't conclusively say that it was an accident.

Is it still in her hands?

The chip of Ko Hye-ran's black box.

Hye-ran, are you being blackmailed?

Too many enemies everywhere.

When I said I will protect you,

I meant I will protect what you have and everything you want to have.

I will keep my word no matter what.

How could you do this to me?

I want this to be forgotten forever.

Can you do that for me?

Whoever is messing with me to this extent,

I will not let it slide.