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(Episode 1)

(No urinating)

Hi, Si On.

(Milk)

Let's hurry. Okay, I'm coming.

- Hurry up. - What in the world is going on?

That's Jeong Min's house.

No, I think it's Mi Jin's place. No, it looks like Jeong Min's.

What if there's a fire? What are we going to do?

What's that guy doing? He's the semi-basement guy, right?

He was robbed again?

Get out of the way!

- Get lost, all of you! - Isn't that gasoline?

- Hey, what are we going to do? - Get lost.

Why are you all ignoring me!

(Bathroom)

Get lost.

(City Gas)

Everyone, step back.

(Suyeong Express)

(Milk)

Everyone, get lost! I'm going to kill myself!

- Choi, handle crowd control there. - What did I do wrong?

All right.

- Everyone, back up. It's dangerous. - Get out of the way, cops!

Please follow our instructions, everyone.

Calm down, sir.

- Seriously, how many times now? - Are you going to get lost or not?

- We understand, so... - You want to see me die?

- Stop this and come on down! - Get lost!

Unbelievable.

- When's the SWAT team getting here? - They're almost here.

(Gas)

What's that? Isn't that a butane canister?

Oh, no.

Hey, push them back.

All units, move in. Let's go, let's go.

- Get in position. - Get in position.

(SWAT)

- Get ready. - Yes, sir.

What is all this? Why is it so damn noisy!

- Hey! - What?

You jerk! Get down from there now!

No! What have you ever done for me?

- How many times have I told you... - Look at this. What a mess.

What have you ever done for me? Who are you to talk to me?

I'm going to end it all.

What right? You're lowering home values, punk!

Why do you ignore me? Is it too much to ask?

Excuse me.

Let me just hang this laundry.

The elderly lady on the third floor has bad knees,

so I brought it up here for her.

Just going to hang the laundry.

Don't.

Them?

Don't you worry about that. They won't shoot you anyway.

The utility pipes here are ancient,

this whole area will be basically one big minefield, you see.

- See that fire truck over there? - What?

The fire truck.

There's a firefighter next to that truck, right?

Take a good look at the hose...

that firefighter's holding.

That's right, that one.

That hose is taut, isn't it?

It's full of water. They're ready to spray immediately.

So what I'm saying is, no matter how hard you try to die,

it's not going to be that easy.

If you can't even manage to die, why try setting yourself on fire?

Mister.

- Do you like chocolate milk? - What?

- Chocolate milk. - Choco...

I bought this for myself, but have some. Just save me a little.

You've been working all night, so you haven't eaten a thing.

Your stomach must be killing you.

Here, have some.

Go on, drink up.

Mister!

Yes?

Who are you?

You know Ttoli Super?

- Tto... - Ttoli Super.

Over there...

So you do know it.

You know Samgwang Villa next to it, right?

- Over there. That one. - Hey!

- You jerk! - What?

- Get down from there right now! - Keep it up.

If you want to die, do it quietly! Why make a scene at my building?

A scene?

After everything you put me through in this building!

It's my building. I'll do what I want.

Who are you to tell me what to do?

Hey, you punk!

It's not like we stayed for free.

You took our rent money on time every single month,

so why do you suddenly pull a stunt like this?

What, you think your tenants are just a bunch of pushovers?

What's wrong with you?

What's he going on about? Is he telling me to leave?

Who on earth are you to be causing trouble here?

I tried to be patient with the geezer, but he's just ridiculous.

Me? I pay rent, so I'll make a scene.

- So what are you gonna do about it? - You're what?

Sir, please calm down for a moment. Let's step aside so you can tell me.

- Get off me! I said, let go! - Please calm down.

So arrogant over a single building. Hey, don't you pay him any mind.

Just completely ignore a guy like that.

Just ignore him.

- Mister. - Yes?

You pay monthly rent, too?

You bet I do. I even have to pay rent in advance.

My landlord...

once threw all my stuff out onto the street.

Just because I was a week late with my prepaid rent.

I even ended up paying him back with interest.

So disgusting and petty of him. Seriously.

Buddy.

I know exactly how you feel. Whatever you've been through,

I swear,

I am 100 percent on your side.

Don't cry.

Come on, don't cry over something like this.

Move.

I said, move!

Oh, good grief.

Hey! Don't just stand there, shoot him!

What? More nonsense?

Go on, say it.

I hope you spend your life living under someone else's roof...

and get robbed of every cent you earn, you jerk!

Why you...

Has that old jerk lost his mind? He's really making me angry.

What did you just say?

I'm seriously...

Don't.

I'm going to burn this whole damn place to the ground,

- and leave you with nothing! - He's lost it.

I'll make you spend your entire life living under someone else's roof!

- I swear I will! - Stop it.

Hey.

- Don't you dare. - No.

- Let's all die! Die! - Don't! Stop it

Die.

After we all die together,

and go to the afterworld...

Wait a second.

Let's see who becomes the brighter star.

Come on in!

- Come on in! - Stay back! No, stay back!

- Come on! - You can't come in.

Come on!

Come on!

Go!

(SWAT)

Mister.

- Yes. - Thanks for the chocolate milk.

Coming through.

(Police)

Thanks to you, it all worked out.

By the way, why did you break that window?

I smelled gas. Didn't you?

That could've caused an explosion, so I was just airing it out.

He apparently wouldn't install bars, so he's been robbed three times.

To make such a fuss over just some security bars, honestly.

What do you mean, "just some security bars"?

"Just some security bars"?

Do you know why people snap?

Because it all just boils up inside.

It boils and boils till it spills out,

and that's when the lid just blows right off.

Someone gets dumped, they jump. Their grades drop, they jump.

They jump because the person upstairs won't stop stomping around.

But I've never seen anyone jump for world peace.

Do you know why people risk their lives over such small things?

Because for them, that's the most urgent thing in their life.

It's a matter of life and death for them!

How dare you be so dismissive!

Wait, sir.

What?

If you don't mind my asking, what is it you do?

Me?

Well, I'm this kind of person.

If there's ever a reward,

be sure to give me a call.

(Chicken Center Coupon, Collect 10 for 1 Free Chicken)

(Shin's Project)

I'm so nervous. It's our first day. Where do you think you'll be posted?

I'm not sure.

Judge Cho will get a good post, wont he?

Of course. He graduated at the top of his class.

Well, I'm just going to work hard no matter which department I get.

- Hello, sir. - Hello, sir.

- Hello, sir. - Hello, sir.

- You're my role model, sir. - Me too.

You must be Cho Pillip.

Yes, sir.

Come, let's talk.

- Welcome. - Goodbye, sir.

- Goodbye, sir. - Please, go on in.

- Gosh, I'm so jealous. - So jealous.

He must be off somewhere great.

The director of the institute spoke very highly of you.

You're too kind, sir.

Don't waste your time bowing to me. Save it for when it really counts,

and bow to the powerless with all your heart.

You're the senior judge my institute class admires the most.

I know. I'm popular.

Why hasn't this guy shown up yet?

Hey, where are you going?

What do you believe makes a good judge?

One who treats both sides fairly and listens closely to both sides...

Are there judges who don't do that? Give me something other than that.

Well...

- Also... - Being honest.

Don't pretend you know everything. Honestly admit what you don't know.

Do you have the courage to admit that in court?

Oh, for crying out loud.

I should've changed the password.

What's with your getup?

Why can just anyone waltz in when the owner's away?

Get us two coffees.

What, does this look like a coffee shop?

Coffee at a chicken joint? It's ridiculous.

I can hear you. And only fill water three-fifths full.

Anyway, to be a good judge,

you first have to be a good person.

- Yes, sir. I'll work hard. - You'd better.

Here. Three-fifths.

Or thirteen-twentieths.

Thirteen-twentieths?

- Master Shin. - What?

Give me half a chicken.

- Oh, come on. - I don't have time. Hurry up.

Half a chicken?

That temper of his.

- Go on, eat. - After you, sir.

- No, you eat first. - Yes, sir.

- So? How is it? - It's delicious. Please, have some.

This place has great whole chicken. It wouldn't be a bad place to work.

- I'll work hard for you either way. - No.

I'm saying you're going to work here.

Master Shin is a bit of a handful, but he knows his stuff.

I have a trial this afternoon.

But sir...

No, that's all right. Don't get up. Enjoy your meal.

And from today on, you'll be clocking out from here.

- Have a word with me. - You're right we need to talk.

Hey, what do you think you're doing?

- Are you kidding me? - Am I?

It's an official judicial assignment.

Right, so why move a judge's aide to a chicken shop?

Where on earth is there a law that allows this?

- There's no law that says I can't. - And there's no law saying you can!

How can a man on the taxpayers' dime get away with something like this?

You always duck out on the clock, running up tabs all over town,

and messing up the economy for us common folk.

Pulling strings for people now? Do your superiors know about this?

(Chicken Center)

If they knew, could you still waltz around in broad daylight?

What, did I commit a crime? Why can't I walk around?

The South Korean Judiciary is so very just.

A judge using blackmail and threats? Our court system is something else.

Master Shin.

- Stop your whining and take this. - I don't want to.

- Take it. - I said no!

Gangchun's Salted Seafood Merchants have sued a TV network.

Mediate between them and settle this before the trial starts.

Why should they settle? It's cleaner to sort it in court.

Who ever said trials are clean?

This trial will take at least a year.

And the costs will be enormous.

Plus, if they're tied up in court, they can't run their businesses.

They may lose, and even if they win, what would they have really gained?

But what about me?

I'm also just trying to get by day by day.

- It's tough enough paying my rent! - I'm paying for the part-timer.

I'm even giving you an employee.

A guy who's smarter than you, at that.

He'll be a big help. Now take it.

- What? - Good luck!

Hey, who asked for an employee? You can't just leave!

Take this punk with you!

'The chicken here is great. It wouldn't be a bad place to work.'

'I'm telling you to work here.'

Yes, this is a fried chicken restaurant.

No, we don't deliver before six. Hold on a second.

Okay, go ahead with the address.

I'm from the Seoul Central District Court...

I heard you, okay?

So, before it gets cold,

- Wait... - deliver it.

Hey. three whole chickens, ten dollars. Get the cash.

I'm just really curious about something.

What exactly is this place? Do you only sell fried chickens?

Go on, hurry. Before they get soggy.

(Chicken Center)

I was supposed to become a judge.

But just like that...

I became an employee at a fried chicken restaurant.

(I was supposed to become a judge...)

(but I became an employee at a fried chicken restaurant.)

Alright, can you all see this? It's the Daily Chicken Man, Kkokkio.

Guess what's coming up next? This is going to be epic.

He's here!

Oh my goodness.

You're rocking that suit. Oh, hold on. Come on in.

Right this way.

Never mind your shoes. Come on in. Look right at the middle camera.

We're going to say "Kkokkio." One, two, three.

- Kkokkio! - Kko...

Well, goodbye.

(Hujin Arcade)

Where did Master Shin go?

Tell Master Shin I want to see him when he gets back.

Who should I say is asking?

(Pluto, Welcome)

There he goes again. Honestly.

A dry cleaner's?

Have Master Shin see me when he's back.

- Sir, could you tell me your na... - Don't touch me!

What?

(Pluto, Welcome)

Alright, who's the jerk that knocked over my sign?

- Oh, a Chinese restaurant? - Get out of my way.

- I said, get out of my way! - Are you looking for the owner?

He's not here right now. And the door's locked.

What part of that don't you understand?

I said get out of my way!

Hey, what do you think you're doing? You can't just assault a bystander.

Then why were you standing there? I told you to get out of the way.

Hey, why are you talking to me like that?

The boss told me to let you in.

Hi.

She taught that boy a lesson.

(Chicken Center)

So, the delivery?

Here's the money for the chicken.

The dry cleaner, the Chinese place, and a weird woman in a helmet came.

Hey, tell me later.

I'm in a hurry. I have to get back before the dinner rush.

Am I coming with you?

What's a parachute hire like you going to do here all alone?

Excuse me?

It's true. You're a parachute hire.

A parachute hire? I'm a judge.

Hey, did you have to pass an exam to work here?

Well, no. Judge Kim Sang Geun told me to work here, so...

He pulled some strings for you. That's what a parachute hire is.

Don't you ever mention that old geezer's name in front of me again.

Where are we going?

To run an errand.

You violated the Road Traffic Act by not obeying a traffic signal.

Do you want to get the crap beaten out of you?

On top of a 60-dollar fine and 15 points,

you'd also violate Criminal Act 260...

Get out, you punk. You're fired.

Hurry up and get out.

(I was fired two hours into my job at the chicken shop.)

I was fired two hours into my job...

at the chicken shop.

"On-site Pursuit."

Excuse me, are you Producer Kim Young Ho?

I'm a huge fan of On-site Pursuit.

I'm sorry to bother you, but could I please get your autograph?

- Oh, sure. - Oh, thank you.

Producer Kim Young Ho.

You know the Gangchun Salted Seafood Cooperative...

Did you know they're suing you and the network for defamation?

And?

Well, I mean, if you two sue each other,

it's a waste of time and money. It's best to reach an agreement...

What kind of settlement are you talking about?

- What did I even do? - No, that's what I'm saying.

What could you have done wrong for them to sue you like this?

Are you the lawyer for the Salted Seafood Cooperative?

Oh, please. If I were a lawyer, do you think I'd be here?

I'd be duking it out with them in court.

Then in what capacity are you here? What is it that you do?

- Oh, me? - Yes.

Well, to put it one way, I'm an expert in these matters.

His Honour sent me today, so you can just think of me as a mediator.

His Honour sent you?

Judge Kim Sang Geun...

wants you to settle this amicably.

Look, we don't have much time before the trial, so...

when we meet next, I'll come with a more specific proposal...

That won't be necessary.

- What? - From now on, talk to my lawyer.

If you'll excuse me.

Hey, wait, Producer Kim.

Kim...

Hey!

What are you doing here? I told you, you're fired, you punk.

You may be the boss, but strictly speaking, you're not my employer.

Therefore, you have no authority to fire me. Also...

Then who is your employer?

Also,

I worked too hard to get certified to give up this easily.

And if this is truly an order from Judge Kim Sang Geun,

then I have to survive.

I've made up my mind.

Stop staring so intensely when you talk.

How did you know to come here?

Were you following me?

I saw the documents at the shop. I just had a feeling you'd be here.

Why you...

Give me your license.

Drive.

(Gangchun Market: "Maggot Salted Seafood")

You know the Maggot Salted Seafood Scandal?

I never miss On-site Pursuit.

Maggots were in the salted seafood cooperative for sale...

and in the co-op's own stock.

The Food and Drug Safety Ministry investigated but found no issues.

After the broadcast, sales plummeted and many shops closed, ruining them.

So the merchants are suing. But it's hard to beat a network.

Korean law only allows compensation from the media, so...

That's why we're going to mediate. To settle before it goes to trial.

A settlement agreement?

You are?

- Why? - Why do you think?

Because that darn old geezer...

ordered me to.

Oh, did you major in law? Or maybe you're a lawyer...

Do I need a license to stop a fight? Stop with the law, article, clause!

- Well, not necessarily... - Step on it.

Yes, sir.

(Gangchun Salted Seafood Market)

(Closing down sale)

(Notice of Closure)

(We're closing down. we apologise. Kim Young Ho, apologise now!)

- What is this place? - A public market.

They closed down a month after the show aired.

Goodness, where did the maggots on the show come from?

I'm not sure about that. We were strict about our sanitation.

I heard Yun Ho's family sold up too. With business being so bad,

When Mr. Park offers a good price, let's just sell quickly. Okay?

Your mother raised you on this shop. And now, for a few extra bucks,

- you'd sell your mother's spirit? - Spirit or not...

- We're about to starve, Granny! - Be quiet.

Stop fighting.

Alright. Everyone.

Come on, we all need to stick together.

I mean, we have people who came from far away,

so let's hear what these people have to say.

That person is from City Hall, and they were sent by the judge.

Why are they ordering business owners around?

You all filed a lawsuit against the network and Kim Young Ho...

for defamation, is that correct?

I'm the person sent by the judge.

Usually, once a trial starts, it can take, well, over a year,

and as you all know, the costs are very high.

So, it's better for both sides to reach a settlement.

That is the judge's opinion.

If we win, won't the other side have to pay the court fees?

That's true if you win the trial. But that's precisely the problem.

Hey, explain it to them.

I've reviewed the complaint, and the network is legally favoured.

- Even if you appeal... - If you lose the trial,

I mean, who is going to cover those costs?

Where would we get that kind of money?

Okay. Everyone, calm down,

Let's discuss what would be most helpful for the merchants here.

The apology broadcast you all want realistically won't happen.

So, the idea is to demand damages and wrap this up amicably...

What are we, beggars?

Forget that. Tell Producer Kim to get on TV and beg forgiveness.

Ma'am.

This isn't something to approach so emotionally.

You should get actual compensation for your damages.

What are actual damages? Do you know what people are saying?

They say Gangchun salted seafood...

is something you wouldn't even feed to a dog.

"It's garbage teeming with maggots. You eat it and drop dead."

My whole life,

I've treated my fermenting barrels as more pristine than my own body.

Everyone sitting here has.

Ma'am, because of your stubbornness, everyone will suffer twice as much.

Never mind twice, if I die 12 times, what's wrong is wrong.

Either restore all the shops here, or have him admit his fault...

and get on TV and grovel for forgiveness.

If not, I'll salt his palms. Only then will I sign!

Granny!

Please understand. She's just very upset.

Everyone's in a tough situation, so they'll settle for a fair price.

I guess pulling out his tongue and pickling it in salt is faster.

Let's go.

She's certainly stubborn.

I can understand the merchants' position.

Does "understanding" pay the rent? Does it put food on the table?

I'll be right back.

- Hey, where are you going? - I'm getting some salted seafood.

- I like salted squid. - Okay.

(For leasing inquiries, please call)

(We've sold seafood for decades, but now they say it has maggots.)

(Have you no conscience?)

(Gangchun Real Estate)

I told you I'm not settling.

No, it's not that. I'm here for some salted seafood.

My mother really likes it.

Oh...

What kind does she like?

Oh, well, here.

Here, have a taste of this. It's salted fermented squid.

- Ours is the best around. - Oh, thank you.

- Boss. - Yes?

Did you go for fermented seafood or to get pickled yourself?

There was a little misunderstanding, but I bought some.

- This is the squid, right? - Yes, she threw that in for free.

Hey, let's go shopping.

(Gangchun Real Estate)

Right, I'll call you.

Please, have a seat.

- Please get them some drinks. - Yes, sir.

Thank you.

I wonder if they'll have any decent listings.

You're not a local. Are you looking to invest?

Or looking to move?

Investing, of course. Those beach shops look pretty good.

The view is so wide open.

You're a step too late. There's nothing available there.

But we saw plenty of empty store fronts.

Those are all gone. Most were urgent sales, and...

stores without key money get snapped up right away.

Instead of that area, if you go ten minutes further from here...

No, no, no. I'm set on that location.

Hey, where was that shop where you bought the salted squid?

Manager Cho.

Snap out of it, man.

Oh, the granny's seafood place?

Yes, that's the one. I want that spot.

Imagine a building of all glass. The ocean's right there.

- It'd be a prime spot for the view. - Exactly.

Ocean views by day, a sunset mecca by night.

It's got social media hot spot written all over it.

Look, I'll pay whatever it costs. Just sell it to me.

The old lady isn't selling her shop.

What? Why not?

I do have something in the works with her.

Oh, so you are talking. Perfect.

I'll pay a premium. Just convince her to sell to me.

A premium? I don't operate that way.

I'm sorry, but really, I have a client who asked first.

This whole business area is dead, but you're saying they're all sold?

- It's right on the waterfront. - What about the shop next door?

- That one's sold, too. - And the one next to that one?

I'm sorry.

This is ridiculous. So ridiculous. A shame, but nothing can be done.

- Let's go. - Yes, Boss.

If you'd like to leave your number, I can...

That's all right. Thanks for your time.

Okay. Take care.

Who's buying shops in an area with no customers or business?

This is strange, right? The whole key money situation...

And his reaction to the premium.

Did you get the pictures?

- He seemed a little suspicious. - Hurry, before scumbags show up.

You know what this deal is worth, right?

Why use patches if you won't rest? How else will you get better?

My Gi Beom is the only one who looks out for me.

Come on, eat up.

Grandma, let's move out of here.

Not this again. Where would we get the money?

We can sell the shop, and I told you I'll handle the rest.

Oh, stop with that nonsense and just eat.

Here, try some. It's fermented just right.

I'm so sick of this seafood. So sick of it.

That little brat. Oh, Gi Beom!

Don't you know how stubborn my grandma is?

You said if I did what he asked, there wouldn't be any trouble.

You never said it would be on TV. Now I've ruined all the local shops.

Fine. I'll head there.

Hey, Pillip.

What are you doing? Pick up.

Sure.

Yes, hello? This is the chicken shop.

Yes.

We’re a bit backed up right now, so it’ll take about an hour.

Thanks.

Sir, one spicy and two regulars for delivery.

What’s going on today?

Did every other chicken shop in the neighbourhood close down?

Here you go.

I got tricked.

Here.

Here.

Here.

Is he out delivering somewhere?

What?

Who are you talking about?

Look right here. That’s where our viewers are watching from.

How about a quick greeting?

On the count of three, just shout "Kokkio!"

One, two, three.

Kokkio!

Yes, this is the chicken shop.

We’re actually sold out for the day.

I'm sorry.

Thanks, please call again next time.

Sure.

Where is Mr. Shin, anyway?

What is he really doing?

When did Player Kim get in here?

Player Kim could hack...

The Blue House with one computer.

Wow, how many computers...

do they even have in here?

Oh, they're not all mine.

I'm working for free.

Hey, and besides, I've been out of the game a while.

You literally wash your hands every day.

Though you've been away,

You're still sharp?

You want me to pull real estate records?

Yes.

It's a small agency in the country,

they're buying commercial property without paying key money,

They sometimes add a premium instead of key money.

Where's that premium from?

I want to know about that.

Darn...

It's illegal.

Of course it's illegal.

But 15 years ago, I legally got you,

out of the slammer.

Is this Gomtang or Seolleongtang?

How often did you reboil this?

I still don't know how to repay you.

Just repay the favour and forget about it.

This must be why people come...

to internet cafes just to eat.

Sexy food.

Can you look into someone for me?

(Chicken Center)

No, it’s not what you're thinking.

I just want to know how he is

His background, that sort of thing.

Yes, anything.

Be careful.

- How old are you? - Twenty-three.

You're 9 years younger and so rude.

What a fossil.

You're one to talk, always snooping.

- Did you hear that? - What if I did?

Wait.

It's not what you think.

And what is it you think I'm thinking?

Technically, kicking me earlier was assault.

Criminal Act, Article 260,

simple assault...

carries a fine up to 5,000 dollars or...

Get lost!

It's not that I'm going to sue you for real.

Go on, sue me.

Don't kick a man when he's down.

That's just cruel!

I'm home.

Hey, is that our Judge Cho?

You're late. Have you eaten?

I'm not hungry.

I bought some some salted fermented seafood for you.

Oh, you shouldn't have.

This is from Gangchun...

It's not what you think. It was carefully prepared by the owner.

I saw it for myself.

Well, if our honourable judge says so, I guess it’s fine.

How was your first day?

Looks like you had a team dinner? Chicken and beer?

- Yes. - You must be tired.

Go wash up and get some rest.

Hey, sit down for a minute.

Oh, come on...

Please don’t call me that. It’s embarrassing.

Who did you take after to be so humble?

Top of your class at the police academy.

Passed the bar at the youngest age.

First among your class to be appointed as a judge, right?

In our whole family,

you’re the first judge.

Your dad even changed your name

in his phone to “Judge Cho.”

Why don’t we just change the nameplate on our front gate too?

- Should we? - Dad...

All right.

So how’s the work at court?

What’d you do today?

Well...

I delivered fried chicken.

"Hello, this is the chicken shop.” I took orders...

and packed boxes.

Just...

worked.

If anyone’s giving you a hard time...

Here, eat this instead.

Even if he told you what he did at court, would you understand?

- Go on, get some rest. - Sure. Good night.

The hairdresser gave me...

way too much volume.

- Why? I think it looks cute. - I look like an alien.

(Award Certificate)

(Award Certificate)

In the end,

I still couldn’t tell my parents.

That I am a judge who works...

(Chicken Judge)

at a fried chicken shop.

We will continue to dig deep...

and uncover the hidden truths...

buried in our society.

When small voices come together,

they can change the world.

Your tips and concerns...

are the beginning of that change.

We won’t stop...

until the truth is no longer hidden.

(On-site Pursuit)

Cut!

Great job, everyone.

- Good job, everyone. - Nice job.

- Good job. - Good work.

Sir, someone’s here to see you.

Someone? Who?

Did the shoot go well?

Hey, show some respect.

This is Producer Kim.

While I was reviewing the settlement papers,

something came up that I wanted to ask.

I told you I’m not settling.

I hear you.

How did that container of maggot-filled salted seafood...

even get discovered?

I saw there were...

more than just one or two containers.

We got a tip-off

Oh, I see.

Seems like you think only the merchants are the victims here.

But the whistleblower who came forward...

they’re a victim too. Emotionally and psychologically.

I guess that’s true.

Producer Kim.

I actually wanted to ask that whistleblower something.

Could you maybe share their contact info?

I can't reveal the source. It’s confidential.

Sorry,

but under Korean civil and criminal procedure law,

there’s no legal protection for journalists to withhold sources.

Hey, what article and clause is that?

- Well... - Hold on a second

So if that info gets brought up...

in court anyway, then...

Wouldn’t it be better...

for all of us to just…

settle this peacefully instead?

Producer Kim.

How about the network issues...

a quick apology broadcast?

Are you trying...

to threaten me right now?

That’s a strong word. Not a threat.

I meant, a negotiation.

Sorry

Hello, sir.

What?

What happened?

Everyone else agreed to settle,

so I went to convince the old lady at her shop.

But it was closed.

We went to her house because we were worried something happened.

She was collapsed in her room, with a pill bottle beside her.

How is she doing?

We pumped her stomach and moved her to a room right away.

Thankfully, we found her in time, and she's stable now.

The moment she woke up, she asked for you two.

(Gang Chun Hospital)

Why would you do that?

You haven’t even finished...

salting that jerk yet.

You know this already.

Win or lose the trial,

things won’t ever go back...

to the way they were.

Let’s just...

sign the settlement.

Why did she suddenly give up?

Because of this old lady...

nothing ever works out

You wait by the car.

What about you?

I left something in the hospital room.

Hello, sir?

Where’s the patient from Room 203?

Hold on.

Hello, sir.

It’s the hospital.

After that big scene yesterday,

the old lady took pills.

If she ends up actually dying over this...

Darn...

If it comes to that, I’ll bring her seal myself.

Hey, go inside and check.

Yes, sir.

Wait...

What?

Gosh, what?

(Mr. Kim)

What is it?

I'm in the middle of frying chicken.

Just get to the point.

You said it was just a corner store.

I'm being traced right now.

I have to get out of here, okay?

Gosh! Hey, these guys are not small-time!

Anyway, hey,

I've printed out the ledger, so come and get it.

Hey, newbie, get ready for a delivery.

A delivery? Me?

What? Did I get fired?

Gosh, you're the worst.

Hey, what did I do? I don't want to go either.

Read me the address.

Sung Chun-gu. Yes.

Yes.

All right. Bye.

Never mind. I'll go.

We won't make the alley in this jam.

Take the shortcut. It's five minutes.

A shortcut?

Payment accepted.

Here.

Si On, wait here.

Hey, check the convenience store.

With this, we're even.

Are you ever going to let that go?

- Mr. Shin! - Yes?

Hurry, Mr. Shin!

- What's wrong? What? - What is it?

Hey, over there!

- That's him, right? - Yes, that's him.

Found him.

- Si On, I'll drive. Get in back. - What?

Hold on tight.

Hurry up!

Cut them off from the side!

Darn it!

Get them!

- Mr. Shin, this way! - What?

Hey, where are they going?

Turn right!

Just step on it!

- Mr. Shin! Turn left! - Right!

Darn, what is this?

Hey, take this!

- Get this! - Let's go!

What is this?

Hey, I can't see a thing!

Hey, go slow,

Lee Si On is the best!

Lee Si On rules!

Si On, you're doing great!

You called them here, didn't you, Si On?

- Lee Si On! - You're awesome!

(Chicken Center)

Gosh.

I thought we were on a race track earlier.

When did you call your friends?

Back at the convenience store.

They outnumbered us, so I sent out an S.O.S.

Hey, you must be hungry. Come in, I'll make you something.

Oh, I have to go make a late-night delivery.

- What we got done earlier... - All right.

I'll pay you tenfold.

- Now? - Yes.

Come on. Gosh.

All relationships are transactions.

There's no free lunch.

That's how you survive.

And guess who taught me that?

You did.

All right, fine.

Here. You've hit your daily target. Mother, you already know.

I exceeded it.

Goodness.

- I'm off, boss. - Drive safe.

(Chicken Center)

(HI Gangchun Resort Business Plan)

HI Group?

(2023 HI Gangchun Resort Business Plan)

Year 2023?

Look at these guys.

They planned this two years ago.

"Gangchun Salted Seafood Land Purchase Plan."

So they were planning to gobble up the whole thing.

Hey, check out the head for the HI.

(In charge of HI Gangchun Resort Business Plan, Yang Jin Hyeok)

The key money is 10 million dollars.

The purchase price of the store is negotiated separately.

Let's use the market price.

What did you say?

If you don't like it, you can void all the contracts...

of all the shops you've bought,

Are you threatening me?

You're making a mistake.

A threat's no good unless it's scary.

This is a negotiation.

Think it over and give me a call.

- Goodness. - Gosh.

- We'll get compensation too. - We're counting on you.

Article One.

Gangchun Seasoned Seafood Sales Association...

won't request an apology broadcast about the maggot-infested jeotgal...

that aired last March...

regarding Director Kim's TVC's "On-site Pursuit."

Article Two.

TVC and Kim Young Ho,

for airing Director Kim's "On-site Pursuit,"

compensate the Gangchun Seasoned Seafood Sales Association...

for financial and emotional damages.

Everyone has affixed their seal.

(Settlement agreement)

- What is he doing? - Oh, gosh.

- What is he doing? - Who does he think he is?

Oh, my goodness.

- Sir. - Goodness, ma'am.

Why would you just stamp this?

The terms of this agreement are total garbage.

We worked so hard on this agreement. Why are you doing this?

The specific clauses of this agreement need to be revised.

(Safety first)

Hold on!

I was worried you'd already left. Thank goodness.

What's going on?

Oh, an officer from the Traffic Division just told us...

there's work on the main road.

It's faster if you take local roads.

- Thank you. - Don't mention it.

Have a safe trip.

Thanks.

I worked all night on that draft.

You should've told me earlier if you didn't like it.

Which specific clauses?

What wording do you want to change?

All of it. Give the merchants what they want.

We'll get the apology broadcast, as the original complaint requested.

Do you think Director Kim and the station will ever agree?

A settlement needs mutual consent.

That's the law. From what I can see, this is...

Who does that help?

Are you on our side, or the law's?

What is this?

I'm going to do things my way.

If it's wrong, I'll shut it down.

But the livelihoods of the merchants are at stake here!

For someone who got this job through connections, you sure talk a lot.

I'm the boss, Master Shin.

What?

Hey, what's wrong with that truck?

It's getting way too close.

What?

Hey, get out!

The door won't open!

Sir, the train...

- What? - The train...

Hey.

Break the window and get out now!

Please...

The car behind us moved!

Seriously, I’m swamped right now…

What is it now?

I told you, no deliveries before 6pm.

Darn it.

You need to hurry!

Hurry!

Mr. Shin!

Why is it that every bad guy...

pulls the same tricks?

I guess...

you haven’t heard.

I am Mr. Shin!

Mr. Shin!

(Shin's Project)

Anyone who plays with lives, I never let them off the hook.

What’s the plan?

Get ready!

Kkokkio!

They breaks the law every chance they get,

but they show no sign of guilt...

I’d like a background check on this guy.

There must be a reason he’s doing all this.

We’re in a hurry. Move!

We’re going to make them pay triple the pain.

From now on, you’re negotiating with me.