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This movie is based on true events.

On my way home, I met a kitten.

It was so pretty, with big eyes and white-and-orange fur.

Had a mommy cat lost her baby?

I waited and waited, but no cat showed up.

I decided to take the kitten home.

Heaven would punish me if I left it on the streets.

NORIGAE : HER TEARS

Hello, everyone.

I'm Lee Jang-ho from Maenttang News.

I'm standing in front of the courthouse.

Today is the first day of the trial regarding actress Jung Ji-hee's death.

Mainstream media are too focused on actress Go Da-ryung's involvement.

This case is about an actress who was abused by the powerful.

The prosecution should charge all of them with sex crimes.

Correct

Correct

Correct Am I done?

I'm done, right?

- You're done. - Right?

I'm done... Wait!

We will be following this trial very closely.

We'll show you the truth Ms. Jung sought to expose through her death

as well as the proceedings of the trial itself.

See you after the trial.

Get some more footage.

That wasn't bad.

You're the king of alternate news sources.

What's the editor of Korea's No.1 newspaper doing at a place like this?

I heard your last video got 300 thousand views.

Don't be ridiculous. It was 400 thousand.

That's impressive.

Let's go have some coffee.

Why would I have coffee with you?

Who knows?

I could help you with your wrongful termination lawsuit.

Are you admitting Hankook Daily put pressure on them?

No, I'm not.

But we could put in a good word for you.

Don't you want to return to a news network?

I still have access to news networks.

Wow...

You need a lot of money to afford suits like that.

Someday, you should be able to wipe your ass with checks.

See you.

Jang-ho, wait!

Will you be okay?

No, I feel like I'm about to die.

Where are my anxiety pills?

No, I'm talking about the president of Hankook Daily.

Should you go after him?

He's the owner of Korea's biggest newspaper.

You could get hurt.

Criminals must be investigated, indicted and punished.

Yes?

- Hello, one and all. - Mr. Lee.

Looks like the police prosecutor and trial prosecutor are strategizing.

- Should I leave? - No.

It's fine.

Then, excuse me.

It's a circus outside.

My anxiety pills...

I still can't believe you indicted President Hyun.

This is your chance to get in the spotlight.

The one getting in the spotlight will be Prosecutor Kim.

Really?

Defendant Choi Chul-soo is a movie director.

On May 14th, 2012 at a room salon called "Inferno" in Apgujeong...

He touched the victim's breasts under her shirt.

And put his hand on her underwear.

He is being charged with indecent assault.

- Prosecutor. - Yes?

Are you okay?

Now, I feel like I'm dying.

I'm fine, Your Honor.

Continue.

Oh...

What's wrong with her?

This is her first ever criminal trial.

Defendant Cha Jung-hyuk is the CEO of Cobest Entertainment.

On June 7th, 2012 at Inferno, he threatened the victim by saying

'Show him a good time, or I'll kill you.'

He also beat her over the head multiple times.

Thus, she was forced to do something outside of her duties.

He is being charged with coercion.

There's the big fish.

Defendant Hyun Sung-bong is the president of the newspaper Hankook Daily.

He was one of the individuals being entertained at Inferno on June 7th, 2012.

He knew the victim was being forced to do something outside of her duties.

He is being charged with aiding and abetting.

Thank you, Prosecutor.

Counsellor, let's hear your opening statement.

First, I'll address defendant Choi Chul-soo's allegations.

Jung Ji-hee was cast in his movie 'Goodbye My Love'.

Defendant Cha Jung-hyuk wanted to thank him for that.

While the defendant was singing and dancing

his hand brushed against the victim's body.

It wasn't intentional sexual harassment.

The allegations against defendant Cha Jung-hyuk are also untrue.

He never threatened her or used violence to force her attendance.

He simply told her to make a good impression.

He was lecturing her as the CEO of her agency.

- Counsellor Yoon? - Yes, Your Honor.

Honorable judge...

First, I'd like to pay my respects to the dead victim, Jung Ji-hee.

Defendant Hyun Sung-bong is the president of Hankook Daily

which is the biggest newspaper in Korea.

For the last 30 years, he advocated for the freedom of the press.

He fought against authority and for the people's right to know.

A tabloid isn't a newspaper!

Order in the court!

Please continue.

It's true that the defendant attended the gathering in question.

But I'm not sure his attendance equals aiding and abetting.

Your Honor, I'm sure you'll judge on this matter wisely.

Here they come!

Did you receive sexual favors?

President Hyun, did you receive sexual favors?

We'd like an answer!

President Hyun, did you receive sexual favors?

Did you... Hey, wait!

You've worked hard to become a prosecutor like your dad.

I'm so proud of you.

How are you managing?

That's not why you asked to see me.

You're right.

Mi-hyun...

Drop the charge against President Hyun.

You've embarrassed yourself enough already.

A prosecutor and a lawyer shouldn't discuss a case outside of court.

You and I both know that it's a long shot.

What about the footage from the room salon entrance?

You should take care of that before you try to negotiate.

There are useful evidence and useless evidence.

Useful evidence can be rendered useless.

The opposite is also possible.

That's the power you hold.

Will the people think that footage is useless?

The trial isn't up to the people.

It's up to us.

Public opinion is important in this day and age.

Why are you being so stubborn?

Why should we care about one actress?

Witness, how did you acquire this document?

I got it in the mail the day after her funeral.

Who sent it to you?

The name and address were fake, so I'm not sure.

What did you do after you acquired this document?

I checked if that's really Cha Jung-hyuk's email address.

Then, I went to the room salon and interviewed the owner.

I verified the facts by watching the entrance footage.

Then, you reported on it on your PBS news show?

Yes.

Your Honor.

We'd like to submit the last e-mail the victim wrote to the defendant as evidence.

Let's look at the evidence.

Mr. Cha, you're the devil.

I tolerated things when Director Choi mistreated me.

I had to give him sexual favors because he promised to cast me.

Sexual favors aren't part of his charge, correct?

That's right.

How can you call yourself a prosecutor?

Order, please.

You saw what President Hyun did to me last night.

If I leave your agency, you'll make it impossible for me to work in this industry?

Why don't you try it?

I wrote about every single person I was forced to pleasure in my diary.

If you don't let me go, I'll show it to the police.

- What about this diary? - We couldn't find it.

Counsellor, you may cross-examine the witness.

Witness...

The defendants sued you for defamation because of your broadcast, correct?

Yes, it's a civil suit. You're the opposing lawyer.

Please answer only yes or no.

Yes, but in my opinion it's a strategy for this trial.

What do you mean?

You brought a civil suit against me in order to influence this trial.

- Witness... - Witness, I'll be the judge of that.

Counsellor, you may proceed.

How many times have you been sued for defamation?

That seems irrelevant.

Objection, that question is irrelevant to this trial.

It's a question about his qualifications as a witness.

Let's hear it.

Witness, answer the question.

34 times, but I've never lost.

You lost the 2009 suit about your broadcast on National Tax Service.

That wasn't because the facts were wrong.

It was a partial loss, all because I called government employees pigs.

You said you never lost.

The judge told the prosecutor to change my charge to insult and fined me.

My broadcast was accurate, so the government employees...

Your Honor, please keep in mind that the witness has been fired from his network.

I'm currently suing them for wrongful termination.

That's enough.

Do you have any more questions for the witness?

No, Your Honor.

No, Your Honor.

Witness, you are excused.

- Is witness Go Da-ryung here? - No, Your Honor.

Order!

Prosecutor, do you insist on summoning her?

Go Da-ryung was the star actress of Cha's entertainment agency.

She was also present the night Hyun was being entertained.

We'll convince her to attend the next session.

Please do so.

Counsellor Yoon.

Will defendant Hyun Sung-bong attend the next session?

Yes, Your Honor. I'll make sure of it.

- Hey, how's Mi-rin? - How's Mi-rin?

How can you ask that?

What's wrong now?

You promised to stay out of trouble until your lawsuit is over.

This is no time to be doing an internet news show!

To make matters worse, you got Jin-tae involved.

Do you want me to fight with my sister?

Oh, Jin-tae?

He's doing great.

Don't be ridiculous.

Isn't it enough that we have to live apart?

Why are you so selfish?

Just get over here.

Don't you feel sorry for Mi-rin?

- I'll think about it. - Think about what?

- We should just get divorced! - Hello, hello?

- This isn't a family! - I can't hear you.

- I'll call you back. - Lee Jang-ho, I'll kill you!

Uncle...

Someone's been following us.

All the way from Seoul.

Who is that?

Now...

What the hell?

Catching fish instead of criminals again?

You scared the fish away.

If you can't help, don't get in my way.

Did you catch a lot?

- The diary... - Where's the camera?

It's all the way over there.

Your face will be too small to recognize.

Is Jin here, too?

Why are you interviewing me separately?

Why would I work with that bastard?

Where's the diary?

How should I know? Ask the police prosecutor.

You're the No.2 prosecutor, so you know everything about the case.

Stop pretending otherwise!

Stop scaring the fish away!

This whole thing is against our wishes.

The police prosecutor wanted to indict Hyun, so we just let her.

Really?

What if Hankook Daily retaliates?

It's all thanks to her father.

They're scared of him because he's a Supreme Court Justice.

Do you want me to steal it from the evidence room?

Where's the diary?

The police ruled it as a mere suicide.

No preservation, no forensics. There wasn't even an autopsy.

They re-opened the case after the funeral because of you.

How should we know who took the diary?

What about the sexual favors?

You found evidence, right?

Come on, I'm trying to fish!

Listen...

She's already dead, so who would confess that they slept with her?

You know that!

- Damn it... - Fine, you win.

I guess I should change my angle.

I heard all about your sponsor in Busan.

I should go see him.

Lee...

If I don't get a promotion, I'll have to resign.

Damn it!

I'm off.

About Cha Jung-hyuk...

Three years ago, he was accused of something similar.

He fled abroad, and only returned when things got quiet.

That's why this time, he's being held without bail.

I heard Cha liked to drink with his actresses.

Is that true?

It happened all the time.

He drank with one of us every night.

Did you all have to attend?

Actresses have to make their faces and names known.

We couldn't refuse if a TV producer or a movie director were involved.

Then...

When actresses are meeting with all those people

sometimes they're forced to provide sexual favors, right?

Are you curious about that, too?

Another journalist asked me the same question.

Do I have to answer?

Can't you tell the truth now?

Time has passed, and you're not in the industry anymore.

It would help young girls who dream of acting.

Why should I tell my story for their sake?

Will they change their minds about wanting to become stars?

I doubt it.

Even though this is my life now, I still have my pride.

Let's end the interview.

Edit it well, and don't forget to blur my face and mask my voice.

I'm appearing on TV after so long

But I can't tell my mom to watch.

On May 14th, 2012...

Did defendants Cha and Choi come to your room salon Inferno?

They did.

Director Choi was about to make a new movie.

So, he had met with actresses.

- Director Choi... - Huh?

What are you doing?

Sorry, I guess my hand is too cold.

Director, you're so naughty!

I was just dancing...

That was before Go Da-ryung was cast in the leading role, right?

I'm not sure about that.

Witness...

Cha asked Choi to cast Go Da-ryung in the lead role

and the victim in a supporting role.

You told the police yourself.

Did I say that?

I don't remember.

Witness, does the karaoke machine change the room's lighting?

Yes, it becomes dark.

You testified that you turned around when you heard a scream.

That's right.

It was dark, so you couldn't spot them right away.

Did you see the defendant's hands on the victim's breasts and underwear?

Well...

What if his hand had accidentally brushed against the victim?

Maybe the victim just overreacted out of surprise.

Objection!

The counsellor is leading the witness.

Sustained.

Counsellor, please change the question.

Here's my next question.

How did the victim seem to feel after returning from the bathroom?

Objection!

He's asking the witness to speculate how the victim felt.

Let me rephrase the question.

After the incident, what was the atmosphere like?

Objection, that's irrelevant to the trial at hand.

Despite what happened, the victim didn't leave right away.

The atmosphere could indicate the victim's emotional state.

Overruled.

Counsellor, continue.

I'll ask again.

After the incident, what was the atmosphere like?

The atmosphere was fine.

I think Jung decided to assume it was a drunken mistake.

No further questions.

It's strange.

When I was a prosecutor, I mixed liquors because I was so busy.

I'm a lawyer now, but I still drink it this way.

What do you think of this trial?

I don't have much to say about my defendants.

But I feel sorry for President Hyun.

You feel sorry for him?

He shouldn't have been indicted.

It was just because of public outrage.

In the past, they would have settled down after a while.

But not anymore.

Nowadays, every single idiot has a voice on social media.

You know, this trial...

We all know what the outcome will be.

Your defendants' reputations have already suffered.

I can't let that happen to my defendant.

Do your best only when the situation calls for it.

You don't want to be a lawyer forever, right?

Witness, were you the stylist at Cobest Entertainment?

Yes.

On May 17th, 2012...

Did you go to 'Studio Feel' for the victim's photoshoot?

Yes.

You said you heard the victim say that Choi is no different from other men, right?

Objection.

The prosecutor is asking the witness to provide hearsay evidence.

Sustained.

On May 26th, 2012

were you and the victim at the set of Choi's movie?

You can't do this.

There was no sex scene in the script.

As I told you, we changed the script.

In this scene, Won-jae gets drunk and rapes Da-ryung's friend.

This deepens the conflict between the two leads.

Don't you get that?

Still, how can you demand something like this without prior discussion?

Hey, assistant director!

Yes, sir!

Director Choi...

Who do I need to run it by?

Your CEO, Cha?

This is fucking embarrassing.

Cha...

Have you eaten?

Listen...

We made some script changes.

We need Ji-hee to do a sex scene.

Why?

Does it matter?

Because it's fucking necessary! Isn't that enough?

I'll get her on the phone.

Take it.

Right now!

Why is art so fucking hard to make?

Yes, sir.

But this is too much...

Then, they cancelled the rest of her scheduled scenes.

She was deeply hurt by that.

I think she felt used.

I see...

I have one final question.

Did she ever mention providing sexual favors?

We were close, but we were still work friends.

She wouldn't have told me something so shameful.

I guess you're right.

Let's end it here.

Thank you for your time.

- Wait... - What is it?

The night she died, she called me.

But I'd just gotten home after working with Da-ryung.

I was so fast asleep that I didn't hear my phone ring.

If I had only answered it...

I feel so guilty.

Director Choi thought nothing of making Ji-hee take off her clothes.

I drove her home, and left soon afterwards.

But I had forgotten my keys at her place.

Why are you back?

I left my car keys.

Didn't you hear the doorbell?

I was busy with something.

What?

Ji-hoon, stop this. You've got it all wrong.

Let go of me.

- Kneel down. - Stop this!

Get it all out!

Why didn't you mention this before?

You didn't ask.

Did you tell Cha about this?

No, Ji-hee wouldn't let me.

You should have told him. Taking care of actors was your job.

Step outside for a while.

Okay.

What good would it have done?

Mr. Lee

Ji-hee finally killed herself to escape Cha.

But Cha and these powerful people that abused her...

Those devils are still alive.

Seems you know the identity of those devils, right?

No, I don't.

I have to go now.

Okay, see you.

Hey, wait...

I have one final question.

You discovered her body, so I thought I'd ask.

Haven't you seen Ji-hee's diary?

No, I haven't.

All right.

You can go now.

Thanks.

It's time to give up.

But it's finally starting to get interesting.

What's the point of finding a dead bitch's diary?

That's pretty harsh.

We couldn't find it. Neither could the prosecution.

What makes you think you can succeed?

It would be fun if I did, right?

They'd all piss themselves.

It won't change anything.

It'll just give you a headache.

Hey...

I'm not expecting things to change.

But it's the only way to scare your boss.

I'm saying this as a friend.

Stop this.

Think about your wife and daughter in the Philippines.

Are you trying to turn this into a thriller?

Is that a threat?

Here's your order. Please enjoy.

You've changed.

What happened to the activist I once knew?

Don't patronize me.

All right.

- Well, then... - Where are you going?

Buy me drinks once in a while if you're going to keep following me.

Hey, Jang-ho!

Drink up.

Let's keep it civil.

Bye.

- Hello, Jin-suk. - Go away.

- Wait... - Get lost!

Get that camera out of my face!

Come on...

Jin-suk, don't be like this.

I had to move to this countryside because of you.

How dare you show your face?

Leave, I'm warning you.

Your dead sister wouldn't want you to bury your feelings.

Whoa...

Uncle, are you all right?

Why'd you hit him?

- Are you okay? - My eye...

Sorry about that.

But it's your fault for making me sue them.

Why did you close your Chinese restaurant?

Once I sued them, journalists wouldn't leave me alone.

I got more interview requests than food orders.

It was too bad for business.

But did you really have to close?

I started hearing voices.

That owner's sister is Jung Ji-hee. She sold her body to powerful men.

I couldn't take it.

That's why I decided to close.

I heard that she came here a week before she died.

These offerings are pathetic.

Mom will be so disappointed.

She'll say she didn't raise us right.

Then, why don't you do it yourself?

Can't you just get married?

What?

Introduce me to a nice girl, then.

Have you ever looked in the mirror?

I can't do that to my friends.

- What? - What what?

Next year, I'll just pay a professional.

No way!

I'll try my hand at it.

- Are you serious? - Sure.

Jin-suk...

Should I quit acting?

Why, is it too hard?

No...

I guess I'm just a little tired.

Mr. Lee

People will mention Ji-hee whenever a female celebrity commits suicide.

Maybe we should expose the truth and clear her name.

I want you to be the one to tell Ji-hee's story.

I don't have a family anymore.

And here, no one recognizes me.

So, it's all right.

From April to June of 2012

you worked at Inferno as an escort, right?

Yes.

Were you with defendants Cha and Hyun on June 7th, 2012?

Yes.

Hyun arrived first that night, correct?

Yes.

It was a little over ten o'clock.

Madame and President Hyun were already in the room.

Mr. Cha arrived about thirty minutes later.

Did he come alone?

Hello, President Hyun.

No, he brought a girl.

This is one of our talents.

I'd just started working there, so I thought she was another escort.

But later, I found out she was Jung Ji-hee.

What was the atmosphere like?

I'd never seen anything like it.

That girl wouldn't say a word!

Oh, what should I call the dead actress?

Victim is fine.

President Hyun, what an honor. Thank you for making time for me.

- Here you go. - Thanks.

Da-ryung isn't the only talented girl at my agency.

She didn't seem like a haughty person.

But she did seem angry.

Here you go, President Hyun.

Objection, the witness is making assumptions about others' feelings.

Witness, how much longer did you stay in that room?

About thirty minutes.

I pretended to go to the bathroom.

I couldn't stand the icy atmosphere.

Witness, before defendant Cha and Jung Ji-hee entered the room

you were with defendant Hyun for thirty minutes?

Yes.

Did defendant Hyun say that he asked for an actress?

No.

Did you hear defendant Hyun calling defendant Cha

And asking to bring an actress?

No.

No further questions.

Conversely, did you hear Hyun saying that the victim shouldn't have come?

Your Honor, the prosecutor is making a far-fetched claim.

According to the witness's testimony, my client was simply meeting with Cha.

Cha just happened to bring the victim.

It was clear that the victim was being forced to drink with him.

And yet, he did nothing.

The prosecution hasn't even proven defendant Cha's coercion charge.

The witness has made it clear that it was against her will.

Yes, I get both of your arguments.

Please calm down.

Do you have further questions?

- No, Your Honor. - No, Your Honor.

Witness, you are dismissed.

I understand the defense requested a witness?

Yes, Your Honor.

I swear to tell the truth, adding nor hiding nothing.

Or else, I will accept the charge of perjury.

From October 2011 to June 2012

you worked at Cha's agency, Cobest Entertainment?

Yes.

What was your job title?

I was a road manager.

On June 7th, 2012 at around 7 PM

did defendant Cha summon you to his office?

Yes.

What was he doing when you arrived?

He was talking to Ji-hee on the phone.

What did the defendant say to the victim?

He told her to prepare to meet with someone important.

Did defendant Cha swear at or threaten the victim?

He didn't.

That day, why were you summoned by Cha?

I'm not sure.

Who went to pick up the victim that day?

Mr. Cha did.

You drive her around on official business, correct?

Yes.

Does that mean it was unofficial business?

I'm not sure.

When we interviewed you...

You said that on June 2nd, 2012

the victim came by the office and argued with defendant Cha, right?

Until when do I have to support Da-ryung?

It's up to you to improve your acting skills...

Do you think I'm slacking off?

I do every dirty thing you tell me to do.

Be careful, or everyone will hear.

I want you to let me go.

Let you go where?

I want a fresh start.

Then, shall we review your contract?

Actually, I've memorized it.

You'd have to pay a penalty for breaking your contract and canceling projects.

Do you have that kind of money?

You spent what I helped you make on clothes, food and leisure.

And all your brother has is a shabby Chinese restaurant.

Are you seriously doing this to me?

Choose your stance carefully.

Do you want some sympathy, or a legal fight?

I think she asked him to cancel her contract.

Objection, that's just an assumption.

No further questions.

Witness, you are dismissed.

- Is there another witness? - No, Your Honor.

Prosecutor, what's going on with witness Go Da-ryung?

She's abroad right now, but she'll return soon.

We can't wait forever.

Next session, we'll finish with the witnesses.

Are there any objections?

Your Honor, I think we should serve her another subpoena.

We'll see if we can get in touch with her.

Prosecutor, wait.

Don't you want to win this trial?

What do you mean?

The trial is almost over. Where's your trump card?

Do you think this is what I want?

I can't get in touch with Go Da-ryung.

How have you been contacting her?

Through her mother.

You're way too naive.

You should have left this up to the trial prosecutor.

- Mr. Lee. - What is it?

Have you found her diary?

I'm looking for it.

How did you know about that?

Journalists are only interested in such matters.

Stop telling me what to do and focus on your own problems.

You're still getting beat up at that age...

I let him hit me.

I'm too shy to hit strangers.

Hey, are you listening?

Da-ryung is a victim, too.

Do you know how much emotional pain she felt?

She couldn't eat for days.

I'm not happy with the press at all.

They claim she became a star by using the dead girl and pleasuring men.

My daughter was already getting lead roles before joining that agency.

Right...

She's been summoned as a witness many times.

She's a victim, too.

She even needed therapy.

The press kept badgering her, so she went abroad with her sister.

Is there no chance she'll attend the trial?

That's up to her.

She has been getting court documents.

But she hasn't mentioned returning to Korea.

The prosecutor said that they can't get in touch with her.

What?

How strange.

I thought they were contacting her directly.

I've worked with top stars over the last ten years.

I don't run my agency that way.

INTERVIEW: YOO YOUNG-SOO FORMER ACTRESS FROM CHA'S AGENCY

When I signed the contract, I thought I'd become a star soon.

But I had no work for six months.

No matter how proud you are, you get desperate.

I'll work hard.

For any job at all.

If you drink with them, you can get small gigs.

That's the trap.

THE INNOCENT YET SEXY NEW TALENT: JUNG JI-HEE

There are millions of girls like you!

You need to give in order to receive!

I just had a drink with an actress I cast.

Is that a crime?

Once again, I'm standing outside the courthouse.

The trial regarding Jung Ji-hee's death is coming to an end.

Last week, I promised to expose the secrets around this case.

Today, I'll tell you all about Jung Ji-hee's prior suicide attempt

and the prosecutor's lack of trial preparation.

Please watch the following video.

Let's go, Uncle.

Yeah, let's go.

Damn it!

They took all of our hard drives.

This drink is half the price of what you've done.

The other half is letting me punch you.

- Come here. - What do you mean?

You bastard, do you really have to ask?

Damn it...

Jong-chul...

The world will change, no matter what.

So, don't think you made a big difference.

I'm off.

TOO BAD. WILL YOU GIVE US AN UPDATE TOMORROW?

HANG IN THERE! WAITING FOR YOUR NEXT VIDEO!

DON'T YOU POST ON THURS? STOP SLACKING OFF!

Yes, honey?

What are you doing?

Searching the web for a new job.

- Aren't you too old? - I guess so.

Maybe I should tutor kids again.

They wouldn't like you.

You're ugly and you smell of cigarettes, right?

How did you hear about my situation?

Do you follow my channel?

Do you think that's the only way to keep tabs on you?

I guess Jin-tae told you.

What are you going to do now?

I don't know. I'm just freaking out.

You're too old to use slang like that.

How's Mi-rin?

She's sleeping.

She's tired of waiting for you.

She wants to go back to Korea.

Tell me if anything happens. We'll return right away.

Okay.

I will.

Good night.

Please allow Go Da-ryung to give witness testimony.

It's time for a verdict.

She has already refused to attend numerous times.

The prosecution is just trying to delay the process.

She promised to return to Korea by the next session.

I talked to her over the phone.

Counsellor Yoon, what do you think?

I agree with Counsellor Kim.

Then, I'll arrest defendant Hyun for not attending the trial sessions.

I want to cross-examine him.

The trial is almost over...

All right, I'll allow the witness testimony.

If she doesn't attend this time, I'll announce my verdict.

Is that agreed?

Yes, Your Honor.

By that time, there were a lot of stars in our agency.

I was just a girl who tagged along.

What took you so long?

- You told me to rest. - You can rest when you're dead.

What more can we do?

We have a source they don't know about.

Huh?

Trust me.

Ji-hee finally killed herself to escape Cha.

But Cha and these powerful people that abused her...

Those devils are still alive.

Finally she killed herself

But Cha and these powerful people that abused her...

Those devils are still alive.

Where's her diary?

Four days before she died, I got a phone call.

Someone wanted to report an unjust contract.

But I was on vacation, seeing my family in the Philippines.

So, I asked her to call me again in a week.

The next week, when I went back to work

everyone was talking about Ji-hee's suicide.

So, I forgot about that phone call.

Can you guess who the caller was?

It was Ji-hee.

I keep thinking...

If only I had met with her right away.

She might not have killed herself.

That's why I feel so guilty.

For not helping Ji-hee.

Hiding the truth won't do any good.

Only mold can grow away from the sunlight.

I call witness Go Da-ryung.

- Go Da-ryung? - She's finally here!

Considering the relationship between the witness and the defendant

it will be hard for the witness to testify freely in front of him.

Defendant Cha, please leave the courtroom temporarily.

On June 7th, 2012 at around 11 PM

did you go to the room salon Inferno?

Yes.

Who told you to come?

Mr. Cha did.

What were you doing when he called you?

I was meeting my friends.

But he suddenly called, and told me to come immediately.

Because the president of Hankook Daily wants to see me.

If you don't come, it will be the death of me.

He kept saying such things, so I had no choice.

What was the atmosphere like when you entered the room?

Ms. Go Da-ryung!

- Nice to meet you. - Hello.

I enjoyed your TV drama.

Da-ryung, sit down.

I wanted to meet you, so I pestered Mr. Cha.

No worries, sir.

She's my company's treasure.

Nice to meet you, sir.

Come on, have a drink with me.

I can't drink alcohol.

She can't drink at all.

It's her one and only flaw.

President Hyun...

My name is Jung Ji-hee.

My name is Jung Ji-hee.

I'm 25 years old...

What are you doing in front of him?

My name is Jung Ji-hee.

I'll become a great actress.

What else happened?

President Hyun left for a little while.

You crazy bitch!

How dare you ruin this occasion for me!

Mr. Cha, stop!

Shut up!

Was even that too much?

She's her, and I'm me.

Why can't I get some attention?

What the hell...

Can't you read the room?

Da-ryung is here, so you just have to sit there!

And let him have sex with me?

- You bitch! - Please stop this!

Ji-hee, are you okay?

Hey...

Ji-hee...

Show him a good time, or I'll kill you.

What happened next?

He did drugs.

Just shut up and watch.

How does it feel?

Wannabe-stars like her are supporting your career.

Is it painful to watch?

It'll be over soon.

And then, you'll reach even higher levels of success.

If I had been a little braver, Ji-hee wouldn't have died.

But I was scared.

I thought my acting career might end.

I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

This testimony is unrelated to the charge against my client.

Your Honor

I'd like to subpoena defendant Hyun for cross-examination.

Furthermore, motion to amend the complaints against Hyun and Cha.

Article 303, sexual intercourse through abuse of authority.

- It's a sex crime charge! - Hooray!

- Objection, Your Honor! - It's too late to change charges!

Order!

Order!

Order!

Mr. Lee

I felt guilt and fear, too.

I also failed to prevent Ji-hee's death.

I couldn't believe what she had gone through.

It made me scared of Mr. Cha.

And I didn't want her death to be dishonored.

I still don't know if this is the right decision.

If it isn't...

I'll ask for Ji-hee's forgiveness when I meet her in heaven.

Cue!

Hello, everyone.

I'm Lee Jang-ho from Maenttang News.

I'm coming to you via livestream.

I have a scoop regarding Jung Ji-hee's case.

In my hand, I have Jung Ji-hee's diary.

She recorded her dark experiences in detail.

We should look at the entries starting from December, 2011.

That's when her boss started forcing her to drink and have sex with men.

She had to pleasure men in the entertainment industry

as well as politicians, prosecutors, businessmen, bankers and media moguls.

My name...

Do you remember it?

Do you remember what my name is?

You're quite feisty.

Why should I remember such a thing?

But my body might remember you.

If it does, I'll come find you again.

My name is...

Jung Ji-hee.

Please leave a message...

You useless piece of trash!

In this country, you can't give anyone an inch.

Violence is the only answer.

Counsellor Yoon...

Do you have anything to say?

I'm sorry it's getting so messy, sir.

Can't you take care of one female prosecutor?

Because she's the daughter of a Supreme Court Justice?

How long do I have to endure this humiliation?

She's just a silly girl.

President Hyun...

Do Korean prosecutors seem like a joke to you?

You're paying me a lot of money.

So, please trust me to do my job.

If there's nothing else, I'll go do some damage control.

By the way...

Why don't you ask me if I slept with her?

That doesn't matter to me.

I don't need to know.

I just help you get the results you want.

Come in.

Prosecutor Kim, take a seat.

What's going on?

We need to discuss something regarding the trial.

Your Honor, as you know...

Prosecutor Kim's father is Justice Kim Gi-young.

I've known him for a long time.

We went to college together.

We also passed the bar and became prosecutors together.

He's my oldest and dearest friend.

So, I've known Prosecutor Kim for a long time as well.

One time, she got mumps.

I had to fill in for her father in court.

About 20 years ago...

Her father asked me to go drinking with him.

I'd never seen him drink so much.

When I asked the reason...

He said his daughter had been raped.

At his house.

By his own cousin.

It's tragic, but I think that's why she's obsessed with this case.

Kim...

Prosecutor Kim.

That's why I'm saying this.

You should stop coming to the trial.

Of course, sir.

How horrible...

I had no idea what she went through.

Excuse me...

I understand how you feel.

But think of your father.

We need to protect his reputation as a justice.

Do what he says.

Let me ask you this.

No matter what, this time I'll send these defendants to prison.

Have you ever thought that?

Have you ever had a case like that?

That's what this case is to me.

Uncle Yoon

You can spread that story.

I didn't come this far just to back down.

What the counsellor just said has nothing to do with this trial.

I have no intention of giving up.

Ji-hee...

She keeps appearing in my dream.

Da-ryung, what's wrong?

Mom...

Getting a conviction might be difficult.

The only evidence we have is your testimony.

Still, we have to try.

You should stay abroad for a while.

That's the only way I can protect you.

They didn't care before, but now they all want the scoop.

What a bunch of hyenas.

Everyone, please rise.

You may be seated.

Whose is that?

Whose is it?

Sorry about that.

Bailiff, escort him out.

Stand up.

Anyone who causes a disturbance will be escorted out immediately.

He's acting weird today.

Before we start today's trial session

let's review the prosecution's motion to amend the complaints.

A complaint can be amended only when it's a similar charge.

Even when it's a similar charge, it must be the same degree of severity.

The defendant must also be allowed to prepare an adequate defense.

All of these factors must be taken into consideration.

What's he saying?

In this particular case, if I were to permit the prosecution's motion

it would be against due process.

Therefore, I cannot permit the complaints to be amended.

Your Honor, please reconsider!

As I already explained, you need a separate indictment.

Your Honor!

It's time for defendant Hyun's cross-examination.

Defendant, sit at the witness stand.

Prosecutor.

Prosecutor!

On June 7th, 2012

did you drink with defendant Cha and the victim Jung Ji-hee?

Yes.

Did you ask defendant Cha to bring the victim?

No.

Did you know she was being forced to attend?

No.

Have you heard what witness Go Da-ryung testified about that night?

Yes.

What do you think of her testimony?

I swear to God that I know nothing about it.

For the last 30 years, I've run my newspaper ethically and honestly.

I have high moral standards.

That's why I've always been vigilant about such matters.

This security camera photo is from Inferno's entrance on June 7th, 2012.

Witness, is this you?

Yes.

And is this also you?

Ten minutes later, you were holding a suitcase.

What was in it?

Prosecutor, what are you trying to prove?

I'm asking what was inside the suitcase.

What does that have to do with aiding and abetting?

If you'd let me continue cross-examining him...

Answer me.

How is this related to his charge?

Why are you interrupting her cross-examination?

Bailiff, escort him out!

Order, order!

This evidence is inadmissible.

- Ask him something else. - But, Your Honor...

Have you forgotten that I'm in charge of this trial?

If you have no further questions, we'll move on.

Counsellor, it's time for redirect examination.

I haven't finished my cross-examination.

We'd like to submit new evidence.

Objection, we haven't been informed about this!

We don't even know what she's intending to prove!

I intend to prove his charge.

Please check the marked page.

HANKOOK DAILY PRESIDENT HYUN, SEXUAL FAVORS. DA-RYUNG, MR. CHA SAW US.

What is that?

Order, please.

Your Honor!

Turn that off!

Prosecutor Kim, how dare you!

Order!

Settle down, or you'll be detained!

Hey, hold a fair trial!

Turn it back on!

Court is adjourned!

Turn it back on!

Your Honor, I haven't finished my cross-examination!

Give it your best shot.

I didn't reveal the last page on my livestream, for your sake.

Prosecutor...

You did great.

I haven't finished my cross-examination...

COURT

I haven't finished my cross-examination!

PUNISH THE SEXUAL PREDATORS!

THE PROSECUTION SHOULD REVEAL THE TRUTH!

REINVESTIGATE THE CASE!

I've reached a verdict for Case 2012-Go-Dan-7465.

Before the announcement, let me make something clear.

This is a verdict on the complaints brought against the defendants.

It is unrelated to the allegations of forced sexual favors.

I sentence Cha Jung-hyuk to one year in prison.

I also sentence Choi Chul-soo to one year in prison.

However, I grant them two years of probation starting from the date of this sentencing.

Finally, I find defendant Hyun Sung-bong not guilty.

45.3% of actresses have been forced to serve and drink with men

and 62.8% of actresses have been asked to provide sexual favors to influential figures.

"STUDY OF FEMALE CELEBRITIES' RIGHTS" NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION

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