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KO HYE-RAN RELEASED AFTER ARREST WITHOUT WARRANT

Is there anything you want to say?

Due to the testimony from the victim's family,

the arrest had been made.

Are you going to respond accordingly?

For Kevin Lee's unfortunate loss...

I find it very regrettable.

In addition...

I hope all the questions regarding this will be answered as soon as possible.

However...

That's where it all ends.

I hope

the misunderstanding

towards Ko Hye-ran ends here.

Will Hye-ran be imprisoned?

She won't be imprisoned just because of a testimony.

What do you mean?

I told you everything already.

I need something more than words. I need evidence to back it up.

If that's the case...

my words have no effect?

Unfortunately, it's not enough.

Then--

Mr. Byun, wait a minute.

I'm telling the truth.

Hye-ran really called him out that night.

My husband ended up dead because of it.

I know. I really do understand.

For now, just go home.

Mr. Byun!

Do you have any intentions to lock Hye-ran up?

We arrested her without a warrant.

Your testimony,

we will keep it in mind as we do the investigation.

For now, just head back home.

Seo Eun-ju's husband and my wife...

Nothing happened

between the two of them.

I...

love Hye-ran.

I love...

that woman.

What's with the flowers?

When you became the spokesperson for the Cheong Wa Dae,

I bought those to congratulate you.

What's wrong with your hand?

It's nothing much.

Tae-wook.

I'm okay.

It'll heal with time.

Honey...

are you sure you're okay?

Why don't you get some shut eye? You must be tired.

Excuse me, are you okay?

Should we call the ambulance?

What's wrong with her?

THREAT

I have some business to attend to.

That person...

Whether you acknowledge her or not,

she is officially a part of our family.

They accused her of murder.

If they had kept you in mind, they wouldn't have dared to go that far.

They disrespected me?

Is that what you're saying?

Is that why you went on the news and disrespected our profession?

It was a response against injustice.

When will you stop?

I don't plan on stopping.

I'm not going to back down.

Whatever happens...

I will protect Hye-ran, Father.

JBC IS DIFFERENT, FIRST IN CREDIBILITY FOR TWO YEARS

I thought you would take a few days off.

I don't have time for such luxury.

From 2013 until now, other than the fact

that the redevelopment land has been changed to Valley City,

Hwanil Steel Corporation, Kanghae Construction,

and Jung Dae-han,

the big picture remains the same.

Let's take a breather.

We need to take things slow.

Right now, my head...

is more calm and clear than ever before.

While I was locked up for 48 hours, I had enough time to think.

We have the police, media, and the law on our tail.

All of them are tough opponents.

It might not end with an arrest without a warrant.

In order to satisfy their egos,

they have trampled all over the media.

You know better than anyone else that is not acceptable.

What do you propose then?

We need to eradicate those bastards.

Such vague words of hostility will only lead to failure.

Do you have a concrete plan?

First of all...

I'll go after Jung Dae-han.

Are you crazy?

Don't retaliate. It's too dangerous.

You were going to do it back in 2013.

You knew the risks involved.

You're right.

I held out until my desk was removed

and I was sent to clean and rinse the company's pool.

In the end, I, too, agreed to quit in order to get severance pay.

I barely made it out alive in one piece

and am now working for a magazine company.

It's because the news didn't go public.

If that went public,

you wouldn't be able to talk to me right now.

Jung Dae-han was behind that as well?

It's not worth the risk.

Just close your eyes and blame it on your misfortune.

I was blamed for murder.

I have nowhere else to fall.

-Ko Hye-ran-- -Reporter Yoon.

I have nothing to lose, nothing to fear. There's nothing I can't do.

I don't have anything to protect.

You...

I felt a bit sorry for you.

I was just a rookie anchor back then.

I was just trying to hold my own.

So I wasn't able to stand by your side.

Let me at least repay that debt.

When I fight Jung Dae-han,

I'll make sure you take no blame.

You drive me crazy.

You crazy wench.

You bastard.

A mere domestic lawyer went on the news

and dissed the whole prosecution.

Do you know the position that you have put us all in?

I'm so sorry.

-If you just give me more time-- -More time?

Give more time to a incompetent fool who couldn't do anything in 48 hours?

That's enough.

If you wish to bring back dignity to prosecution, bring me the culprit.

If there isn't one around, make one appear.

Do you understand?

It was our mistake in taking the case.

What did the prosecution say?

We are fighting...

a reporter.

If this goes any bigger,

whether that be the prosecutors or the police force,

someone needs to take the blame.

Kang Ki-jun.

You might not get a honorary retirement.

I'm so sorry.

I should have checked that Han Ji-won called him.

Is the police force so easy to bully?

They have all the authority over the case.

All we did was work hard for them.

They asked us to arrest her without a warrant in the first place.

Mr. Kang, you don't need a honorary retirement.

All you need is your pension.

What honor? Whatever.

Later tonight let's go and get a drink.

Well?

What about Han Ji-won's alibi?

What?

Do I need to do it?

Is the case over already?

We need to get the culprit.

The thing is the prosecutors are putting it on hold.

-If we move without asking... -You're not going to do it?

No, I'll do it.

You're going to go on with it?

We need to look at this case from the beginning.

What did I miss?

There must be something.

I must have missed something, but I can't wrap my mind around it.

From now on, I hope that there won't be

any more misunderstandings on Ko Hye-ran.

With Ko Hye-ran free, the investigation towards Kevin Lee's case

will seemingly take a turn.

How is the baby?

My baby...

Regrettably, you miscarried.

Hye-ran...

you made it out safely again?

I just lost everything.

Isn't this too unfair?

So what happens to Ko Hye-ran?

Since there are no charges, will she come back to News Nine?

Is News Nine a joke?

She said she would go to the Cheong Wa Dae herself.

If she says she'll come back, it won't look so good.

I guess she'll just lay low and then quit.

By the way, is your husband okay?

Kang Tae-wook insulted him in public.

Although the arrest is over, the murder case is still in process.

We will know the truth in the end.

-I forgot I had an appointment. -Oh, right.

-Clean that up. -All right.

-We need to edit that again. -Yeah.

-Why is everyone crowding around? -Hello, Mr. Jang.

They're going to be like that for a while.

Bearing that is your burden.

Blame it on your anxiety and just do your job.

I know removing my desk was a form of generosity on your end.

I don't need your thanks.

Hye-ran, it's just disciplinary action.

Thank you for the coffee.

Even if that's the case, how does this make any sense?

Anyone can tell you're the victim.

I think this is going overboard. That's what I think.

I thank you for your concern.

Should I bring my desk here as well?

I don't need your desk.

Let's go and meet Ji-won.

Huh?

How do you have this, Hye-ran?

What should I do?

Should I go forward with this with you?

What does the director say?

It won't work.

There are way too many reporters and channels.

Do you think Jung Dae-han is safe because we didn't have any sources?

Dae-han's people are everywhere and nowhere at the same time.

This article will be buried before it sees daylight.

-It's not a fight you can win. -No.

I'm going to win.

Are you going to keep being stubborn?

It's because we didn't do our jobs

that people like Jung Dae-han

went from civil affairs to a member of congress.

If only we reported the truth,

people wouldn't have voted for him.

Mr. Jang supports our cause?

No, he supports our news.

The only thing that Mr. Jang cares about

is whether it's great news or not.

That's why...

no matter what happens, it must meet his expectations.

Do you understand?

So...

how do you propose to strike?

A girl.

-Girl? -Yeah.

The two things that he can't live without are girls and money.

I think comparing the two,

a girl will be a bit better.

When?

With the successful bid of the Kanghae Construction.

He will be there to collect the bribe.

I heard he often uses the suite room of that hotel.

The place he receives the bribe

is the 15th floor of the Royal Stay Hotel suite.

VIP is on his way up. Make sure the 15th floor is sold out.

I'm so sorry.

The 15th floor is sold out.

May I give you another room?

When Jung Dae-han appears, the 15th floor goes on high alert.

It becomes Jung Dae-han's area.

Please enjoy your time.

There is a high possibility

that the money and the girl are both there.

When is the D-Day?

Now. We need to leave in 30 minutes.

I just heard he arrived at the hotel.

-All right. I'll get the equipment ready. -I'll go as well.

I'll say this one more time.

The opponent is Jung Dae-han.

Even if we succeed, there will be consequences.

There is no doubt that it'll be hard for the both of you.

If you don't want to go, you don't have to go.

Hye-ran.

I was the one that brought this case in.

This was the first article that I was responsible for.

I protected it.

I'm not doing it to help you.

I'm just doing what I need to do.

I'll go to the scene first. Please don't be late.

Ji-won.

What?

No, I'm just in a hurry.

Wow.

What are they doing?

What are they up to?

-Hey, Dae-woong. -Oh, what?

-Mr. Jang. -What are you doing?

Do you have your opening manuscript?

I was bringing it to you right now.

Director, well...

What are you going to do with Ko Hye-ran?

I took disciplinary action. What else do you want me to do?

It's all because of her that we are in this situation.

I'm just worried that she is being a bad influence

to these rookie reporters.

Who wrote this manuscript?

I wrote this myself.

Mind your own business.

-Write the manuscript again. Okay? -Huh?

How should I edit it?

Write with your heart.

What's the problem?

Hey, Ji-won.

What were you doing in that room?

Kanghae Construction.

Are you still going after Kanghae construction?

No.

Ji-won.

I want you to look at me and listen well.

It's over for Ko Hye-ran.

To be honest, she has nothing to lose. What about you?

You've only been an anchor for three days.

Didn't you want this for a long time?

Are you going to finish your career in just three days?

Reporter's conscience. Reporter's duty.

Do you think we aren't doing it because we don't know how to?

It's because we only get one chance.

Ten minutes later, we will report to the police.

This is 112 crime report center.

Hotel prostitution?

Can you tell us what hotel it is?

I've already talked with the chief of that police branch.

Let's go.

You just need to follow them in.

What?

Prostitution? That's not possible.

We don't have that in our hotel.

Since it's been reported to the police, we have to check it out.

Please wait a moment.

JBC EYE OF THE ANCHOR

Manager.

There is a broadcasting car in the parking lot of our hotel.

What should I do?

Police?

Which department are they from?

Patch me through.

It's just that...

the broadcasting company is moving with them.

Is that what happened?

All right.

I will handle it right away.

Call Han Ji-won.

Oh, Ji-won.

What happened?

-Yes, Dae-woong? -Ji-won, where are you?

What are you doing there?

Regardless of excuse or reason,

I want you to stop right now and come back.

Vice president.

-We have information on-- -Do you want your career to end?

Did you forget who helped you with your situation with Kevin Lee?

You should stop trying to be Ko Hye-ran.

Don't be so stubborn.

Be yourself. Be Han Ji-won.

Just come back quietly.

Right now!

Ji-won.

The pressure will be the strongest on you.

As we influence more people, the threat gets bigger.

That's the burden you carry

sitting where you are right now at News Nine.

Are you worrying about me?

I was so scared of losing that seat

that I couldn't protect my friend.

When you bow your head once,

they will trample on you again.

After they do it once,

it's easier the second time.

That's why, Ji-won...

no matter what happens,

never let them trample on you.

Do you understand?

This is the suite room.

As you can see, it's empty.

Hye-ran, it's me.

The room is empty.

Jung Dae-han isn't here and the girl isn't here either.

Excuse me.

What are you doing here?

I'm from JBC broadcasting firm.

I'm with the police officers in order to see the scene.

Please cooperate.

Broadcasting firm?

You didn't mention anything about this. My goodness.

Please go back.

If you're going to cover this, you need to submit

an official request.

Are you sure there's no one here?

What about the other rooms?

-Don't you need to check the other rooms? -You know...

I opened the suite room since you asked for it.

I can't help you any further.

If you need to investigate further, show me the warrant.

-Did you hear that? What should I do? -Where's Han Ji-won?

Not yet.

All right. I'll go up.

I'll go and start the report--

I'll go up.

I really dislike being trampled over.

Please go back now before we file a civil complaint.

We will file a official complaint to the JBC broadcasting company.

Really?

They won't come out?

If that's the case, we will make them come out.

Stay put.

Oh, hello. I didn't expect to run into you here.

What are you doing? Remove her from my sight.

What are you doing?

Congressman.

Can you head back to your room? As soon as we sort this--

Can't you hear the fire alarm?

I do, but until we sort this out, can you please stay in your room?

Hey, cut it out.

Why do I need to hide from these small fries?

Which department are you from? Get out of my sight.

Don't do anything stupid, and get out of my sight.

Who do you think I am?

Even if you film this, it won't ever go public.

Get out of my sight!

Reporter Kwak.

Shall we go?

Okay, let's go.

Hello, netizens. I am Han Ji-won.

This is JBC News Nine Behind Live, Eye of the Anchor.

We are live at a hotel at the scene of illegal prostitution in progress.

These imbeciles. Hey, take the camera.

Maybe you're not familiar with internet news, congressman.

This is going live on the internet.

You shouldn't use violent words

since you still have a social standing and a recognizable face in the very least.

You crazy bitch.

Who do you think I am?

Take the camera from them!

-Take that camera! -Get that away.

Take the camera away!

Turn that camera off!

Hey, turn that off!

Let me go right now!

The one behind the prostitution is, surprisingly, a prior judge

now seated at the top of the Innovation Party.

Congressman Jung Dae-han.

-To make matters worse... -Wow.

Tae-wook.

Come look at this.

Jung Dae-han is involved with illegal prostitution.

Wow.

My goodness.

-Let go of me. -Turn that camera off.

Hey!

Stay still.

Get that camera away!

Turn that camera off!

What are you doing?

Stop right now.

Hey!

Turn that camera off.

-You're not going to turn it off? -Hey, stop!

Oh?

What...

My goodness.

They must be crazy.

These guys are crazy.

Ko Hye-ran is behind this.

She wants to take revenge

so she takes Ji-won and Reporter Kwak

without telling them anything.

You need to fire Ko Hye-ran. Our whole company will be lost.

Dae-woong,

I like a drama without a script.

What?

-Oh! -You should sit.

I'm so sorry.

Dae-woong.

If we show this on News Nine,

wouldn't this peak in views?

You don't think so?

Mr. Jang.

We will have more details on News Nine.

This was Han Ji-won.

That was a clean report.

Han Ji-won is amazing.

This is my kind of woman.

I don't think Ji-won is behind this.

What are you talking about? Han Ji-won is covering the news.

I think Ko Hye-ran is behind this.

It's only been a day since Ko Hye-ran has been out.

That's what I'm saying.

That's why she is so amazing.

I'm going to walk out in 30 minutes.

I will not stay quiet about these last 48 hours

that I've been locked away.

Are you conjuring a way out by using the news?

You've got the order mixed up.

I didn't use the news to cover up murder.

I was charged for murder because of the news.

That's the fact.

What are you going to do?

Are you really going to show that on News Nine?

When I'm working,

I find myself in conflict with the trends.

What one should never do

is to try to block that trend

to find a way out.

Don't beat around the bush.

State it loud and clear.

Do you know why I've been in this seat for so long?

I've always allowed myself to go with the trends.

Congressman Jung Dae-han is beyond our saving.

In just one hour, we've had over three million views.

The trend right now

is to release the news.

Yeah, I saw that just now.

I think it's going to be too hard.

All right, I understand.

Let's do that.

Ko Hye-ran.

YOU ARE SO COOL

Good work.

That was amazing, as expected.

I'm rooting for you.

If you need to hit someone, let me know.

I'm strong. Junior reporter.

Yeah, Song-yi.

Congressman Jung Dae-han, of the Innovation Party

has been involved in prostitution with a minor...

Ko Hye-ran, can you hear them?

He is a member of congress? Yeah, right!

He's so old and he goes after 18-year-olds?

They need to be taught a lesson.

They need to lock them away.

Do you want to do that to a minor in the first place?

Why would you even do that?

That person...

Are you crazy?

What kind of crazy bitch can hit him so hard like that?

You must be very brave or just plain crazy.

Reporter Yoon.

All you did in 2013,

it wasn't in vain.

The feed that went out today.

You made it happen.

I just let it out.

Bullshit.

This news...

is not mine but yours.

Be quiet...

and be careful.

Those bastards are already going to think of how to kill you.

I told you before.

I have nothing to lose.

You have Tae-wook.

Let's have a drink next time.

Wow, Ko Hye-ran...

What a stubborn wench.

You amazing bitch.

Wow, Ko Hye-ran. She sure is something.

Am I right?

Why do I keep talking to myself recently?

She actually landed a good blow, but he seems so sad.

How would I of humble birth know the complex inner workings of Tae-wook?

-Mr. Jung. -Yes?

Do you remember Kang Yul Law Firm?

Yes, are we going to move? When is it?

No.

It might be a bit hard.

Wait, what? Why is that hard?

It might be possible that we must face off with Kang Yul.

I just want you to be prepared.

Well, then. I'll be heading out.

All right.

Why would that be hard?

I'm so tired.

Seo Eun-ju.

I'll check your temperature and heart rate.

What happened?

I saw the story on the internet.

You're in deep this time.

Is that a compliment or sarcasm?

I'm just worried.

You just shook the bee's hive. You need to steel yourself, okay?

-Did you have dinner? -Not yet.

Me too.

I'm hungry.

Shall we eat a bowl of udon before heading home?

All right.

Let's do that.

Can you stay here for a moment?

I'll talk to her.

-Hye-ran. -It's okay.

It should be me.

Okay.

We do need to talk, right?

Thanks to you, I was arrested without a warrant and locked up.

I had to suffer quite a bit.

Let me ask you why you did it.

What were you thinking?

Why...

did you lie about something that I didn't even do?

-Die. -What?

-Die. -Hye-ran.

Die!

Hye-ran!

Hye-ran, are you okay?

Stop.

Can you call an ambulance?

Regrettably, the baby didn't make it.

Are you okay?

Hye-ran.

Yes, honey?

I'm so sorry. I don't think I can eat.

Tomorrow, I'll file a restraining order on Seo Eun-ju.

No, it's okay.

You don't need to do that.

No,

that was a blatant threat to your safety.

If she wasn't stopped, you would have gotten hurt.

Let's just let this one slide.

Let's not make a ruckus.

Why?

What are you so scared of?

You didn't cower in fear in front of bastards like Jung Dae-han.

However, why do you run away when you hear Kevin and Eun-ju?

The more I'm attached to that case, worse and worse I feel.

I tell them no and explain all they want, but no one believes me.

My frustration. My resentment.

These emotions don't get people's attention.

So rather than getting up to bat, I feel like running is the better option.

I need you.

I'm sorry.

I'm very sensitive.

I'll go and get some rest.

I'm sorry.

LAWYER KANG TAE-WOOK

Why...

you were there?

Why are you here?

I want to ask a few questions about Kevin's murder.

Right here?

The last number dialed to his phone

was one of the company's number.

So?

At that time of night,

why did you call Kevin?

Why...

do I have to tell you that?

Depending on your answer,

you may become a suspect.

Jung Dae-han, we can just cut him off.

How do we know that I'm not next?

It won't go that far.

You don't need to worry.

As soon as she was out from arrest,

she didn't even need a day to get Jung Dae-han.

You're telling me not to worry?

I'm sorry.

I was a bit late.

Sit down.

Okay.

It's about Ko Hye-ran.

Will you prosecute her?

What?

Make a good case out of this.

As soon as this is over, I'll bring you into Kang Yul Law Firm.

I understand perfectly what you mean.

Go away.

Just stop and go back to America.

I told you to get lost, Kang Tae-wook.

Yesterday was an obvious murder attempt.

This is where I draw the line. If you ever threaten Hye-ran--

Threaten?

These petty actions actually threaten you?

-Seo Eun-ju. -You're so brazen and sick.

What medicine do I need to take in order to act like you?

You saw everything that was in the black box as well.

Even after you saw that, how can you act indifferent

and act so noble next to Hye-ran?

Hye-ran...

had nothing to do with your husband's death.

Do you actually believe that?

Do you actually believe that, Kang Tae-wook?

If you wish to take it out on someone, do it somewhere else.

Stop harassing someone innocent.

This is...

a warning that I'm giving as her lawyer.

What if this wasn't the first?

If this wasn't the first time

Hye-ran killed a person?

It was 19 years ago.

Search for a jewelry shop murder in Nakwon-dong.

There was a child that was a suspect.

The name is Ha Myung-woo.

Unrequited love felt by a dumb boy.

The man that appeared

and protected Hye-ran.

He's the one I'm talking about.

Long time, no see, Hye-ran.

Hi, Myung-woo.

I was always curious...

Why do the police keep doubting Ko Hye-ran?

It is impossible to make Hye-ran forget Ha Myung-woo.

When you're fighting to protect your love,

that's no longer love.

Even if we could go back to seven years ago...

I lived as your husband for seven years, but...

I don't have the guts to let you go.

Jang Kyu-seok and Ko Hye-ran.

If you let them fight it out, who will win?

I know you're ambitious.

Director's seat. I can promise you.

What if I say I want your seat, what will you do?

If I start fighting, I will not show mercy.

You must leave Tae-wook.

If you have any sense of shame, then leave Tae-wook.

I had confidence in my marriage.

because I wasn't going to love you.

However, I'm not so sure.

Kang Tae-wook, I think I love you.