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(All characters, organizations, places, and events are fictitious.)

There's one thing I can say for sure.

I had no idea whatsoever that...

other assemblymen had taken bribes...

from them.

Not a clue.

I sent in one,

and he got rid of six.

Bring me that jerk, Jung Gook.

Now!

Where is Jung Gook?

You must know.

Where is the jerk?

I... I really don't know!

You jerk.

Gosh. That hurts!

- This way. - Thank you.

Jung Gook!

Hey. Where's Jung Gook?

Where is he?

He isn't here.

Where's Jung Gook?

He isn't here.

- Find him. - Yes, sir.

Shut it.

Where's your brother?

I'm going to lose my mind.

What is wrong with them?

Hey.

Hey. Did you pass away?

Hey. Where to next?

I don't know where he is.

Is he home?

I'm sure he's home. Maybe?

Who are you punks?

Why are you here?

Congratulations on returning to work.

I'm sorry, ma'am.

We'll go now.

- Hold on. - Yes?

Take this.

Take it.

Yes, ma'am.

Ma'am, I mean, Detective.

Should we crush them first?

For environmental...

Gosh.

Come in.

So, this is the current situation.

That Park Hoo Ja woman put you in the Assembly...

to increase the headcount to repeal...

the Interest Rate Regulation Act.

But you got rid of six of her Assemblymen...

while resolving a civil complaint, right?

You had no idea they were involved in that con.

Why don't you go to her and beg for forgiveness?

You didn't do it on purpose.

I can't.

You don't know her.

Begging won't work with that woman.

Why do you think she has men looking for me?

She wants to kill me.

I'll fix it for you.

Just trust me.

I can't bear to see my son living in hiding.

How can you fix it?

Even if you live as a servant,

it's better to live in a mansion, no?

Why don't you get hospitalized for a bit?

What?

What happens if someone...

in the public eye like you is hospitalized?

Reporters will flood the hospital every day.

Then Park Hoo Ja can't touch you.

Who'd hurt a hospitalized assemblyman?

But I have no reason to be hospitalized.

We can create a reason.

Five million people live in this tiny country.

Would it be so hard to make a reason?

Cases, accidents, and situations.

It's a piece of cake to create them here.

It's called Dynamic Korea for a reason.

Our country's... You know... That thing.

Anyway, that.

So what are you telling me to do?

Should I jump in front of a car like a lunatic?

But I'll have to be hospitalized...

if I get hit by a car.

It'll hurt, right?

I'll have to drink first.

I'm going now.

Be careful.

But not too careful.

A Thomson's gazelle is running toward the cliff.

It's to prevent becoming the lion's prey.

The gazelle knows...

that a cliff awaits him...

if he keeps running in that direction.

However, he has no alternative...

because the cruel lion...

is chasing the gazelle.

The gazelle, panicking, speed up.

A gazelle can run at 80km per hour.

It's the second fastest animal in Africa.

The lion cannot catch up to the gazelle.

It looks like the gazelle...

may be able to escape from the lion.

However, the gazelle overlooked the fact...

that lions hunt with their pride.

A lion hiding behind a tree appears...

and attacks the gazelle.

He resists, but it's to no avail.

The gazelle...

becomes the lion's food.

Why didn't you jump in front of a train and die?

Hey.

Gosh.

Darn it.

Hey.

Go in.

The chairman is waiting. Punk.

By the way,

wash this, will you?

It stinks.

That jerk.

Hey. I'm here.

About yesterday,

I didn't mean to.

I was just addressing a civil complaint,

but things kind of blew up.

Have you ever done something I liked?

Sit.

Yes, ma'am.

You wouldn't be here if you were caught...

just a few hours ago.

Time saved you.

The assemblymen who resigned yesterday...

will have their resignations canceled.

The Minjin and Nationalist Parties agreed on it.

What do you mean?

They said they'd quit themselves. Why?

Assemblymen fight about taking more food,

but they won't cut off another's food supply.

They work so well together...

when their food supplies are at stake.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

- Sir. - Yes?

So we're not accepting their resignations, right?

Don't laugh, and tell us. Come on.

Okay, kid.

- Yes! I knew it. - Awesome.

Our chairperson may be in a different party,

but we have the same heart.

Of course. We are comrades.

Whatever the case may be,

it's a good thing for me, but...

But assemblymen looking after only themselves...

is a bit...

I don't understand.

That's how politics is.

So a birdbrain like you need not understand.

I have something I want you to do.

I'll tell you once Assemblyman Kim comes...

Why you moronic...

I thought you told him to do it.

What? I told him to do what?

I heard you told him it was okay for him...

to resolve those people's civil complaint.

- Did you tell him? - No.

The restaurant owner told me.

She's my best friend.

I give her lots of business as well.

That darn hag.

You dumped your 20-year patron for money?

Let's find a new restaurant.

Shut it.

Money will make people dump their families,

so stop being immature.

I need you to do something with him.

That's why you're here.

I'm sure.

I know you didn't call me here to give me a gift.

I don't even have the energy to complain...

and refuse, so just say it.

What is it? What must I do?

I respect your privacy.

But let's not keep Jung Gook all wrapped up.

Everyone knows he's your guy anyway.

So why are you hiding it?

We're comrades. We share...

the same goals.

We want the same thing.

Okay. Lend Jung Gook...

to me.

Then...

our problem will be resolved.

The confirmation hearing for...

the Minister of Economy and Finance is coming up.

Prepare him well and get him ready...

to attend the hearing.

He inherited all of your roles.

Why do you want him in the committee?

- Naturally... - To shoot him.

Jung Gook is popular with the people.

We'll use him...

to shoot from the front line.

Then we'll back him up and shoot from behind.

Then there will be controversy...

regarding the minister candidate.

If we use the public...

to pressure the Minjin Party...

They will pee their pants.

Their leader is pushing for Kim Chae Jin.

What are you talking about? I'm clueless.

- Am I the only one? - The Nationalist Party...

will say they don't care...

who's backing the candidate.

"If you keep delaying the general meeting,"

"we will keep fighting until the president..."

"withdraws the nomination."

"We will go after everyone in Kim Chae Jin's life...

"and ruin his reputation to get him dropped."

"If you want to make him the minister,"

"grant the Nationalist Party's every request..."

"And hold a general meeting right away."

Then what will happen?

The Minjin Party will have no choice but to do it.

I'm the only one who's clueless.

Then the motion to repeal...

the interest rate regulation...

Will pass immediately. What do you think?

It's a good idea, isn't it?

I was taking out my recycling...

and it popped into my head.

Want to know a secret? I'm a genius.

Kim Chae Jin,

candidate for Minister of Economy and Finance.

Get him good at the hearing.

Prep him well, and make sure he pushes...

all of Kim Chae Jin weaknesses.

Cursing others, attacking, and finding weaknesses...

are your specialties.

Let's see what you can do.

When will you explain all of this to me?

[VIU Ver] KBS2 E27 'My Fellow Citizens!' "Digging Up Dirt" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

How's Sang Jin doing? He won't take my calls.

It's not just your calls. He won't take mine either.

I guess he needs time to get over it.

He'll call first once he's ready.

- Wait until then. - Okay.

Hey. HQ asked about you.

Because of that con?

That's right. They liked how you handled things.

Want to go to HQ?

I like it here. I still have things to do.

I need to catch Park Hoo Ja.

What?

Darn it.

Yes.

Get up. Come at me.

Get up! Now! Mom. Come at me.

Why are you going after Park Hoo Ja again?

She's a bad person.

You won't make mistakes?

Of course. I'll get her for real this time.

Okay. Make sure you don't cause trouble...

for Jung Gook...

Hey. You should do judo,

not scratch people.

- Are you okay? - Oh no. it's bleeding.

Let me see.

Do you need some ointment?

This time, don't get suckered again like this.

Be rational when you catch her. Okay?

We're going to ride him and catch Park Hoo Ja.

You all know who he is, right? Choi Pil Joo.

Let's create trouble between him...

and Park Hoo Ja pull him over to us.

He won't come just because we pull him.

We may get shafted again like last time.

We're coming up with a plan to avoid that.

Choi Pil Joo owns a business, right?

What was it exactly?

It's called "The Godfather."

They're like Baekkyung's side company.

You know debtors who refuse to pay?

They receive their names,

and use illegal means to collect, like assault,

intimidation, and others. When the debtors pay,

they take a 30-percent cut.

So, they give 70 percent of the money...

they collect illegally to Park Hoo Ja.

Yes.

Okay.

Let's do this.

You meet with Park Hoo Ja.

Me? Why?

You agreed to pay us back...

for burying your bribery matter.

This is your opportunity.

No, no.

I think it's too soon.

I'm not ready yet.

I need more time.

A month? No.

Six months. The longer the better.

It's like "Watching a Sad Movie".

This won't do, will it?

I told you he deserves to rot in jail.

- Don't be like that. - Gosh.

I'm going to visit Internal Affairs.

I need to report a rat who took a bribe.

Hey. Bo Yun. Bo Yun.

Then I'll go to the chief's office.

I'll say a detective on my team took a bribe.

- So I need a replacement. - Ma'am!

I am ready!

How am I ready so quickly?

Should I just go now? What should I say, ma'am?

How have you been?

Have a seat.

Relax, and act as natural as possible...

when you see Park Joo Ja.

Why are you sweating so much?

Even your hands are shaking.

Sorry? I drank a lot last night.

Yes, that's right. My...

My body has become very weak...

lately.

That's right.

I plan to get a tonic,

but my mom says, "If you drink the wrong tonic,"

"you can make yourself worse."

She told me to choose carefully.

So I fought with her.

So my mom cried, and I'm shaking.

- That's why... - Okay.

That's...

That's why...

Anyway,

the reason I wanted to see you is...

I heard something...

not too long ago.

So I came to tell you about it.

Go on.

I'm curious. What could it be?

What are you doing?

You know that man working for you?

Choi Pil Joo.

I heard that...

he was dipping into your pot a little...

without your knowledge.

Tell her that Choi Pil Joo siphoned money?

Why?

Because he really did.

How could you know that?

If you trust a cat with a fish,

how could it not take a nibble?

Whether it was a dime or a dollar,

he definitely siphoned Park Hoo Ja's money.

If you go to his office...

and check his ledger,

you'll see it for yourself.

What do you think she'll do?

We're short 30,000 dollars fourth quarter last year,

and 20,000 dollars first quarter this year.

In the movies,

when the gang boss kills his number two,

he asks, "How many years have we been together?"

I hate that line.

It sounds arrogant, and it's all for show.

But now that I'm in the same situation,

I want to know the same thing.

How many years have we worked together?

It's been over three years.

Three years.

Did this happen...

because we worked together for too long?

Or did this happen because it was too short?

I really can't figure it out.

I'm sorry.

You shouldn't have done it in the first place.

If you apologize after doing whatever you want,

you're not sorry. You're...

looking down on me.

No.

Since it's chump change, I'll let it slide.

But you know chump change adds up big, right?

If you do this again,

I will kill you.

Yes, ma'am.

Hello, Detective. Are you free to talk?

Yes, I am. What is it?

You were right.

Mr. Choi had been pocketing my money.

Anyway, thank you for the good tip.

Come by the office sometime soon.

I should repay you.

There's no need.

It's okay.

Please take it as a token of my loyalty.

Loyalty?

I love our relationship.

Let's keep maintaining this nice relationship.

Yes, of course.

Get home safely, Madam Chairman.

Okay. Good day.

He looks like a total punk,

but he's earning his keep.

Let's go. Head to the office.

I think she took the bait.

I know. That's a relief.

Let's stay low for a few days...

and then move on to the next step.

Okay.

How could you give us this little...

and refuse our document request?

Assets, taxes, military service record,

and criminal records.

This isn't enough for a confirmation hearing.

At least get me...

records of his parking violations...

or profit and loss from foreign investments...

Hello?

Hello?

That jerk hung up on me. Darn it.

They won't give us more?

These jerks have no respect.

I've never seen jerks this rude before.

How dare he hang up on an assemblyman?

You're not an assemblyman. You were fired.

I ask because I don't know.

Why do we need more documents?

That's where the best ammo come from.

Like sales and purchases of properties.

I see. If it's that important,

should I go steal them?

I'm pretty nimble, actually.

I'm full of energy.

He'll end up in prison.

Stealing it isn't right.

Why don't we forge them?

I'm great at forging official documents.

Registered seals and certificates.

I can do them all.

Do it. Do it and go to prison.

It's fine if we get the info secretly...

as long as he doesn't know, right?

What do you mean?

Hacking their email and stealing just information.

How is every suggestion you guys make...

things like stealing, forging, and hacking?

Does the concept of legality not exist...

in your brains?

You just tried the legal methods.

But you were refused.

I know an incredible hacker.

It'll be safe through that person.

We will not be caught.

Even still, it's a crime to hack someone's phone...

- Is it really safe? - Yes.

We won't get caught?

Definitely not.

Are you sure?

I'm positive.

She has never once been caught...

for hacking in all her life.

The others heard already,

but I'll repeat for your reference.

The base covers five pages and there's a fee after.

After 6pm, it's overtime.

It's about 300 dollars per hour.

After midnight, it doubles to 600 dollars an hour.

Anyway, that's the fee.

If the mark doesn't click on the link,

I have to create another program,

so it'll cost more. 1,000 dollars each.

So, if the mark doesn't fall for it,

you may be the ones who pay.

How could you discuss money before you start?

I'm here to make money, so I should discuss money.

What else?

Am I wrong?

I love you too.

What? What a psycho.

Hey! Who are you calling a psycho?

Don't touch my man.

"My man"?

Stop.

Stop with your useless banter.

Send a phishing text to this number.

We need to hack into Kim Chae Jin's email.

Move quickly.

Oh my gosh.

What are you doing?

We drank a lot last night. So we're moisturizing.

My skin feels like it did in middle school.

Do you want one?

I'm good.

Hey. Not yet?

Just a minute.

I'm done.

Should I send it now?

Send it.

(New Message)

(Minister Candidate K's Sexual Identity)

Gosh. He isn't checking it.

Should I send another?

It'll be an additional 1,000 dollars.

You greedy little brat.

Click on it.

Click. Click it. Click on it already.

(Minister Candidate K's Sexual Identity)

Click. Click it. Click on it.

(Minister Candidate K's Sexual Identity)

(Opening an unverified link may be dangerous.)

(Minister Candidate K's Sexual Identity)

We got him!

This is awesome.

Hey. Let me use this one day.

Sure. As long as you pay.

(List of Kim Chae Jin's properties)

Kim Chae Jin really is an evil jerk.

He bought farmland last year,

and it's being developed into an apartment complex.

He once bought up US dollars and profited...

from the exchange before the dollar shot up.

When he sold land, they put down...

a fake sale price and avoided capital gains tax.

He's a total con artist.

He's worse than I am in certain ways.

Can I reveal this at the confirmation hearing?

Yes, go ahead.

That's what the hearing is for.

Chairman Park gave me the perfect assignment.

Kim Chae Jin is dead.

How could someone like this become a Minister?

What is the Minjin Party thinking?

There are so many better people.

Plus, he was from the Nationalist Party.

He switched parties and became...

a Minister candidate.

And the Nationalist Party...

is trying to slam a candidate...

who was once one of their own.

The political world is a big mess.

That's how politics is.

If you need to,

you replace everything but your parents.

We drink and laugh together today,

but we stab each other in the back tomorrow.

Isn't it time you figured out how politics is?

You worked so hard on your campaign.

You've been an assemblyman for a while now.

I'm saying this because...

the more I learn, the less I know.

If I know less the more I learn,

it's best not to know.

I don't know politics,

and I don't plan to.

I'll just do my thing my way.

That's how I got elected anyway.

Hi, Chairman Park.

Are we done now?

You're as quick as ever.

I was on my way to talk about it,

but the Minjin Party called.

You got here quick.

Sit.

(Episode 28 will air shortly.)

(Episode 28)

How have you been?

We haven't seen each other since that night...

at the beef barbecue place, right?

Yes. 3-6-9.

3-6-9?

Right. 3-6-9.

I wanted to tend to you back then,

but I was having so much fun playing,

I was totally distracted.

Sorry about that.

Did you prepare for the hearing?

Yes, well...

I'm working hard.

That must be tiring.

So... How should we tell him?

The Minjin Party offered a deal.

To be honest,

we already accepted it.

What do you mean?

The Minjin Party caved in.

If we keep quiet during the confirmation hearing,

they'll agree to all of our demands.

That's what they said.

The got scared.

So...

are you saying the two parties...

already came to a settlement?

That's right.

Then what happens to the confirmation hearing?

Then it'll be a peaceful event.

We'll exchange compliments.

"What did you eat? I've always respected you."

Feed them some fake praise.

You know what I'm talking about.

Based on my research,

Kim Chae Jin is a real scumbag.

But you want to exchange compliments with him?

Yes, that's right.

I see.

I'm really... Yes...

You people are a bunch of thugs!

If the parties settle,

a bribe-taking jerk is back in the Assembly,

and a despicable dirtbag con artist...

can become a great Minister, is that it?

Kim Chae Jin is scum!

He shouldn't become a Minister!

Hey.

You seem to be seriously mistaken.

You're not here to give us your opinion.

We don't care if Kim Chae Jin is a dirtbag.

Don't go to the confirmation hearing.

Shut your trap and stay down...

until they hold the general meeting.

You're the one who told me to cut him down!

Look.

I wish you'd just do as Chairman Park says.

Why are you suddenly pretending to be all just?

I'm not pretending to be just!

This is common sense.

Let's follow common sense. Please?

Stop flipping from side to side.

I'm curious. Is he always like this?

I told you before, didn't I?

Once the interest rate regulation is repealed,

you and I can split and live our own lives.

Please.

Please, Assemblyman Yang Jung Gook,

let's finish quickly and go on our separate ways.

Aren't you sick of getting angry...

and emotional all the time?

Fine. I won't go. I won't.

Even if I insist on going,

I won't be able to anyway.

You'll have Mr. Choi stop me.

I won't go. Fine.

Okay.

You understood me quickly today.

It's been a while since I got a nice response.

Nice, my foot.

It's all nice if she likes it. Brat.

Are we done here?

I'll go then.

Darn it.

Why won't you answer me? Is he always like that?

You're home.

Oh, right.

I heard you're going to the confirmation hearing.

My husband is so successful.

That's not success.

All assemblymen do it.

Yes, but it's cool because my husband is doing it.

Good luck. Don't get nervous.

Yes, ma'am.

How are you doing lately?

Is everything okay at work?

It's all good.

Everyone on my team works hard.

I restarted our case...

against Park Hoo Ja.

Park Hoo Ja?

Why did you restart it?

Is it because of me?

No. It was before, but now...

It's my job to catch bad guys.

So I'm just doing my job.

But still, Mi Young...

Isn't it dangerous to go after her?

Can't you take on another case?

Even if it is dangerous, it's only right.

Even if I'm in danger, I'm protecting the people.

That's why we have cops like me.

I should fulfill my role as a police officer.

I'm being paid by the people's tax money.

The confirmation hearing of Kim Chae Jin,

candidate for Minister of Economy and Finance,

will begin shortly.

I'll say hi after I greet them.

- Hello. - Long time no see.

- It's been so long. - It's a pleasure.

- The pleasure is mine. - Thank you.

- Hello. - Hi there.

Did you all eat?

Yes, I did.

- Gosh. - Here's your seat.

Thank you.

I'm the only one who didn't eat.

We have a good candidate.

- Yes, I like him. - That's right.

Hello, everyone.

Hello.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Hello. - Hello.

Thank you.

- It's been a while. - Yes.

They plan to focus on his position regarding...

government policies and his competence.

Everyone appears to be favorable toward him.

We predict it won't be the type of hearing...

where the candidate is attacked and criticized.

The rookie, Assemblyman Yang Jung Gook,

who began his career by uncovering bribery...

in the Assembly by taking care of a civil complaint,

was supposed to attend his first hearing,

but according to his office,

he will not attend today's confirmation hearing...

of the candidate Kim Chae Jin.

Please take your seats.

Since we have a quorum,

we will begin the committee meeting.

First, the candidate...

will be sworn in.

Please take the stand.

Raise your right hand and read the oath.

I,

the candidate, swear to tell the truth,

the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.

- Candidate. - You don't need to go?

Kim Chae Jin.

We will now hear the candidate's statement.

Please take the stand...

and give your statement.

Honorable members of the National Assembly,

and my fellow citizens.

Upon being nominated for...

Minister of Economy and Finance,

I've felt a heavy weight on my shoulders.

Hoo Ja.

Did you hear anything from the cops?

About what?

But why do you look like that?

Did something happen again?

They showed up at the Godfather...

with a search warrant.

What?

It's the one from him.

- Who are you?? - What's this?

- Who are you people? - What are you doing?

We have a search warrant.

Your cooperation is requested.

A search warrant?

Take it all.

What are you doing?

- Hands off! - Step aside!

Step out.

- Stop. - Come on.

- Step back. - Don't touch that.

- What are you doing? - Hey!

Do you want to go to jail for obstructing justice?

Step aside. Pack it all up.

De... Detective? No.

Step back.

Team Two is striking The Godfather now.

Darn it.

Once they finish their search,

we will begin the next step.

Are you ready, Detective Lee?

You'll make me do it even if I'm not.

Why do you bother asking?

- I guess you're right. - Good luck.

Choi Pil Joo.

If we get him on our side,

we have a chance.

We can make Park Hoo Ja rot in jail forever.

Call Mr. Choi in.

He's dead.

Hello.

I'm Kim Nam Hwa from Seowon.

First, congratulations on your nomination.

I'll make a short statement...

and end quickly.

As everyone may know,

the economy in the country...

is difficult and hurting every citizen.

If you are appointed Minister now,

you will inherit many difficulties.

You must tear down the walls...

as you perform what you pledge.

You must obtain support...

and correct the wrong and eliminate waste.

You must lead the way...

as the head and perform many duties.

In order to do so,

- Give me a break. - you need to be prepared.

Please tell us briefly what resolutions...

you have...

for if you are appointed Minister.

Okay.

In order to repay everyone for their faith in me,

and with the attitude of saving our economy,

I will give everything I have and work hard.

Thank you.

Thank you for your response.

Didn't that guy tell you to attack him?

How could he change his tune so quickly?

What a hypocrite.

She said it correctly.

He makes me sick.

I thought that Kim Chae Jin guy...

ran real estate cons...

and did everything bad but murder.

Will you let him get appointed?

I wouldn't let that happen if I were an assemblyman.

I'd destroy him. That's what I'd do.

I look forward to...

seeing you revive our economy as our Minister.

Thank you. I agree wholeheartedly.

I will do my best.

If someone like that becomes a Minister,

our country is doing down the drain.

What does the Ministry of Ecology and Finance do?

Economy. It's Economy.

Like flying economy. Please, Seung Yi.

That's what I said.

Ministry of Economy and Finance.

Let's just go now, okay?

Let's go and flip the tables.

Keep it down, will you?

Once again, please do your best...

to bring upon a miracle...

and revive the economy.

I'll do my best. Thank you.

Seung Yi, I really didn't want to say this,

but at least read the headlines of papers.

How could someone know absolutely nothing?

Why do I bother?

An assemblyman shouldn't ignore things like that.

Have you no conscience?

I said to keep it down so I can think.

As the leader of the economy,

please fulfill your duties properly and well.

Yes. I will.

Stop disrespecting me.

Just because I say I like you,

you shouldn't take me for gifted!

Granted. Like Ulysses S. Grant.

Like to grant a wish.

You must know what a wish is.

Why do I even bother?

Of course. I'll do my best.

Aren't you going?

No? Then I'll go.

I'll go and do it.

I'll have to go. I'll go.

I'll use my ask the audience lifeline!

Yes, thank you.

I will do my best to be a great Minister.

Shut it!

I should fulfill my role.

I'm being paid by the people's tax money.

So you fulfill your role too.

You're an assemblyman.

I've looked at some documents,

and you gave out scholarships to students,

- Yes. - and did heartwarming...

work in the past.

You had part-time jobs when you were young.

So you should be able to empathize...

with the struggles of laborers and the youth...

(Candidate Kim Chae Jin)

(Candidate Kim Chae Jin)

[VIU Ver] KBS2 E28 'My Fellow Citizens!' "Sitting out on the Hearing" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

(Kim Chae Jin's Confirmation Hearing)

The person you have called...

Assemblyman Yang, ask your question.

I must tell you something...

prior to questioning the candidate.

Yesterday,

I received an offer from Assemblyman Kim Nam Hwa.

(Candidate Kim Chae Jin)

Initially, he wanted to pressure the candidate...

in order to...

cut a deal with the Minjin Party.

- What is he saying? - What?

What is he talking about?

The Minjin Party wanted their candidate confirmed,

so they came with its tail behind its legs.

That jerk...

So, I was told...

not to come to the confirmation hearing.

He told me not to do...

what he had told me to do previously.

He told me not to attack...

Kim Chae Jin,

and to stay down and be quiet.

That's what he said to me.

However,

I won't do that.

At least in order to keep my promise...

to my fellow citizens who voted for me,

I will not do that.

No.

I can't do that.

If you like the deal that the Nationalist and...

Minjin parties made with this confirmation hearing,

you're free to ignore...

everything I say.

I won't ask you to listen to me.

I won't pressure you to help me.

The reason why I am here today...

is to tell the truth to my fellow citizens.

I am here...

to tell the truth, nothing more.

I will begin.

Mr. Kim Chae Jin.

Five years ago,

were you a consultant at a law firm?

- Yes. - How much were you paid?

I don't remember exactly.

You don't remember being paid 230,000 dollars?

Well, I do remember it was around there.

Do you remember what you consulted them on?

Well, it was so long ago. I don't remember.

You were paid 230,000 dollars,

but you remember nothing?

Well, you tend not to remember consulting...

I see. It's because of your poor memory...

that you forgot to report that income?

Is that correct?

That can't be.

I reported all the income that I had.

I'm positive I paid taxes on it as well.

You did no such thing!

I know you reported only 80,000 dollars!

That can't be.

If that's the case,

I received 80,000 dollars.

You said earlier that you received 230,000.

Why do you keep changing your statement?

Well, I don't remember very well.

But since you tell me...

Where did you hear about the 230,000...

You refused to give us the documents,

so my aides and I searched on our own...

and collected this information.

Don't worry about that.

So, they deposited 80,000 into your account.

And you received 150,000 in cash.

That's how you received your pay, correct?

You used that money to get a foreign car too.

Your daughter drives that car now.

Oh my.

Oh my!

147,000 km?

How did you drive it so much?

Did you drive across the country?

I can't even laugh anymore.

Hello?

What do you mean by that?

It's exactly as I said.

The team next to ours...

searched the Godfather's office,

and you know that room in the corner?

They found a pile...

of repayment certificates in the safe...

A safe? There was a safe?

Mr. Choi, that jerk, kept a safe?

Yes, ma'am.

I think he was swiping money lenders paid back.

Choi Pil Joo was doing that.

Okay.

I understand. I'll call you back.

Choi Pil Joo.

They are driving me insane.

I think she's really furious.

Of course, she's angry.

Someone she works with betrayed her. Right?

I'm sorry.

It's okay. No need since you came back.

Okay, let's go and look for Choi Pil Joo.

- Already? - Now?

- Let's just go. - Go?

Mr. Kim Chae Jin.

You bought farmland last year, correct?

Yes.

My wife said it was a dream to have a farm...

to go to on the weekends.

A weekend farm?

Then why did you plant...

- only one tree? - Pardon?

My employees and I went there ourselves,

and there was just one landscaping tree.

Is your wife's dream one landscaping tree?

Why is she so modest?

Assemblyman Yang, just a minute.

Why are you talking about trees at a hearing?

The weekend farm is a cover-up, isn't it?

Weren't you after a change in land use?

A change in use?

Definitely not. I have no plans to sell the land.

- Do you mean it? - Yes.

I doubt that. I think you will sell.

The citizens are watching.

Hold on. Assemblyman Yang,

he said he won't sell.

So you should drop it now.

Next question.

Between June and July of last year,

the US dollars shot up. You know that, correct?

Around then, you bought about 100,000 dollars...

in US dollars. It looks like you knew about...

the exchange rate change and wanted to make money.

Am I correct?

Of course not. Definitely not.

Mr. Kim. You're close to Mr. Byun Gi Joo, correct?

We're high school alumni.

You and Byun Gi Joo...

have a social club.

- It's called... - I don't think...

it's proper to bring that up here.

It is proper to bring that up here.

Let me explain nicely.

That social club is called...

"The Libertines".

Are you a libertine?

- I am not. - Okay.

Thank you for your response.

The first libertine,

the second and third libertines...

The fourth libertine, Jung Book Hyo...

is in charge of foreign exchanges.

He told the members about the exchange rate,

and you bought a huge sum of dollars.

That's my guess.

- What's your thought? - Excuse me.

Why are you telling us what you think?

You should speak only about facts.

If Mr. Kim Chae Jin...

would identify everyone in that social club...

and show us their currency exchange history,

it will clear up all of my suspicions.

What do you think?

I guess my suspicions won't be cleared up.

Thank you for your response.

Next, I have a final question for you.

Do you think you are qualified to be...

the Minister of Economy and Finance?

I am lacking in many ways.

However, if I can learn to fill what I lack...

No!

You lack nothing.

You are overflowing beyond measure.

You're overflowing with money and greed.

You've lacked nothing and will keep lacking nothing.

You think others will do the same.

That's why you are here...

shamelessly as a candidate for Minister.

Am I wrong?

Wait. Will you leave him...

to keep talking like that?

Do you not plan to stop him?

That is why cannot accept you,

Mr. Kim Chae Jin, as a nominee for...

Minister of Economy and Finance!

Give it a rest, okay?

Until the day Kim Chae Jin...

withdraws his candidacy...

Turn off his mic.

He went over his allotted time.

- Turn off his mic. - I will fight to the end!

I will not compromise!

- I, Yang Jung Gook, - Hey!

will not be controlled by the political games...

played by the large parties!

That is...

That is...

the right thing to do for my fellow citizens.

Have a conscience, people.

- Hey, you! - You jerk!

So, where is our dear Assemblyman...

Yang Jung Gook?