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(Shin's Project)

(All people, incidents, and backgrounds...)

(in this drama are fictitious and unrelated to reality.)

(Also, children were filmed under production guidelines.)

(Ttoli Super)

So, you're Ye On's boyfriend?

How'd you know?

The keychain.

It's a matching set, isn't it?

You must be the guy Ye On mentioned.

I got this for our "Two Two" anniversary.

- Two Two? - Our 22nd day together.

What? You didn't do this for Si On?

Dude, celebrating anniversaries is just basic.

Two Two, our 50-day,

and I spent two dollars on our 100-day anniversary.

I get it.

So what?

- What are you trying to win? - What's in it for me if I tell you?

- What? - We have to negotiate.

It's a little give-and-take.

That's what a negotiation is.

Fine.

What do you want?

A double date.

You pay for it,

and I'll make the plans.

Deal.

(Fifty cents)

Girls like big, shiny things.

I don't normally tell anyone this, but I'm only telling you.

Don't forget.

(Princess Jewel Necklace)

(Ttoli Super)

(Shin's Project)

Pull it taut. No, her face is all squished.

Okay, loosen it up.

That's it.

How's that?

Good. Tie it up. Yes, tie that side too.

- Tie it up. - Okay.

(The Pride of Hujin Arcade, Lee Si On!)

The photo looks great.

- Congratulations, Si On. - Thank you.

- You did great. - It came out nice.

Looks great, doesn't it?

What is this? And what's with that picture?

Who said you could do this? This is so embarrassing.

Chil Bong, I told you this photo was too much.

That's what I'm saying. I even cited Penal Code Article 307,

and even explained Article 750 of the Civil Code.

You all said you liked it, and now you're backing out?

Who said we didn't like it?

Not when she passed with flying colours like this.

That's what I meant, too.

- So you were all in on it. - Right?

When I'm a cop, I'm going to arrest every last one of you.

- A cop? - Hey, Si On, you want to be a cop?

Hey, Cho Philip, didn't you go to the Police University?

- So you'd be my junior? - Don't get ahead of yourself.

I'm so proud of you, Lee Si On.

I knew you could do it.

Jang Tong Woo.

- Hey, when did you get here? - I just got here.

Well, everyone, Jang Tong Woo's back from fighting with his girlfriend.

- Unbelievable. - Where have you been?

- Sorry I'm a little late. - Not at all.

Did you two make up?

Keep your voice down. Now everyone will know we fought.

He hasn't made up with her yet!

Look at this.

A round of applause!

(Passed the GED! And with flying colours!)

Congratulations.

What's all this?

We've got expensive Chinese dishes.

What's going on with you? Did you put your shop up for sale?

You called us all here. I'm nervous. What is this, the last supper?

To think, yesterday I was still on the fence about this.

Everyone,

I'm getting married.

- Let me see. - Here. Please make sure you come.

- Congratulations. - Congrats. I'll be there for sure.

- Congratulations, Mr. Jang. - Thank you.

So you're really going through with it?

You know the saying about weddings. Nothing's final till you say 'I do'.

There you go again with your nonsense.

I'm just worried, that's all. He wasn't eating for days on end.

- And now suddenly a wedding... - Come on. That's enough.

To be honest,

I just don't understand how a woman's mind works.

One minute, she's not mad anymore, and the next, I'm not so sure.

It's just a few days away.

If you've set the date, then it's a done deal.

Speaking of which,

I'd like you to officiate for me.

What?

An officiant?

Mr. Shin.

A widower as an officiant? Don't be ridiculous.

Besides, don't you know having no officiant is trendy now?

Is that right?

- Then Pillip, you can be the MC. - What? Me?

- Yes. - That's a great idea.

The MC's always the handsome friend.

Wait, no.

What I mean is, he's the best-looking one here.

Did you have to pick from just us?

But since I'm from Andong,

not having one feels a little...

What's with that look?

It's kind of scary.

Here, take this.

What is this?

Congratulations on passing your exam.

Buy yourself something nice to wear to the wedding.

I have plenty of clothes. Mr. Shin already bought me a lot.

That's different.

This is for your wedding attire.

My wedding attire?

It's a family gift for the wedding.

To me, you're like my little sister.

Come on.

I guess I really am part of the Hujin Arcade family.

You didn't know? We all think of you as family.

I know.

What's wrong with it? I think it's pretty.

Go change, Si On. That's not it.

Perfect, Si On. You look like Her Majesty the Queen.

- How much is this? - It's around 2,000 dollars.

No.

Isn't it a little revealing right here?

- Look, Mr. Shin. - What?

I think I liked the last one better.

Fine, just pick whichever one you want.

This is perfect for a wedding. The other ones were little...

This is the most appropriate, right?

Si On, I should've gotten the strawberry.

I want some ice cream too. It's not fair you two eat without me.

- Then go get some yourself. - I'll be right back.

All right, see you in a bit.

- I'll have this one. - Okay.

Is it true you hired Yun Dong Hee to commit a contract killing?

- Why order Cha So Yeon's murder? - Did you really gaslight him?

I treated my patient, and didn't gaslight him.

Based only on the words of a patient with a severe mental illness,

framing me as a criminal is a criminal act itself.

- I will fully cooperate. - Stand back!

- Do you admit to the charges? - Please give us a statement!

Please just say something!

(With the People! For a Hopeful Future!)

Since police filed no charges, the case is as good as over.

If Yun Dong Hee appeals, it could go to prosecution,

but he has his own hands full, so I doubt he can do it.

With me at the police station, you've been busy, Pillip. I'm sorry.

Mr. Shin.

Detective Choi.

- You've been through a lot. - Not at all.

I owe it all to you, Detective Choi. Thank you so much.

You two haven't eaten, have you? Let's go.

There's a delicious tofu place right in front of the station.

Tofu?

Sounds good. Time for a fresh start, Mr. Shin.

You little punk, shut it.

Let's go.

Let's go. Yes.

Hello.

Nice tie.

- You made it. - Yes, I'm here.

- Hey! - Please, go on up.

- Hello. - Hi.

- Hey, you made it. - Let's go!

(Groom: Jang Tong Woo Bride: Song Yeon Ji)

Wow, this is why I love traditional weddings.

They did a nice job with the photos here.

Hey, is that really Mr. Jang?

They really overdid it with the Photoshop.

It doesn't even look like Mr. Jang.

Right? It doesn't look like him, does it?

You've really made it, Mr. Jang.

With a bride this beautiful,

what's a little heartache?

That guy is a real piece of work.

Not too long ago, he was out for his blood.

I can't help it. I'm getting emotional.

You should've been this nice when he was still around.

So you're saying it's not happening?

Yes. My dad won't approve.

What's so wrong with a fifty-fifty marriage?

You know my dad.

He insists the man has to be the one to buy the house.

Who even thinks like that these days?

Listen.

Look at me.

When I said I'd cancel the wedding, what did you tell me?

You said you'd convince your father before the wedding, right?

I got my parents to approve. What are you going to do now?

Let's just have the ceremony, and I swear...

I'll definitely convince my dad. Okay?

How can I possibly trust you now?

A man who lied to me right up until our wedding day.

Look, I'm about to lose my temper. Can you leave? I might hit you.

Yeon Ji!

Unbelievable...

Mr. Jang.

- You're here. - Your wedding photos are great.

Hey, are you sick? Why the long face?

Why the long face?

Yeon Ji says she can't marry me.

Why? Did she fall out of love with you?

It's not that.

What Yeon Ji wants is a fifty-fifty marriage.

A fifty-fifty marriage? What's that?

- Half the time together? - Seriously...

It's when a couple splits expenses fifty-fifty.

That's pretty popular these days. I like it. No burden on either side.

Then what's the problem? You guys can just do that.

My father is the problem.

And Yeon Ji's parents are just as adamant.

For goodness' sake.

Looks like you'll have to step in.

There's no such thing as a free lunch.

Whoever gives more naturally expects more in return.

It doesn't matter who's who.

We're just saying let's be fair. What's the problem with that?

He's 100 percent right about that.

A daughter-in-law who's so blunt about what's right...

I'm just worried she'll get on her in-laws' bad side.

See? This is exactly why I want to split it all fifty-fifty.

My mom and dad only have me.

And you're an only son.

Tong Woo.

I want to treat both sets of parents equally.

I want to split costs to be an equal partner in our life.

- Right, Mom? - Of course! Absolutely!

- Right, Dad? - Yes. You bet. Of course.

Why won't your father let us?

- Dad! - Knock it off!

Come on, just let the kids do what they want.

Why are you always taking his side?

When a new bride joins the family, the groom's side provides the house.

That's our family's way, isn't it?

That's how you've lived your life in comfort, like a queen!

Comfortable? I was sick with worry. I don't care about the tradition.

Do you want our son to die a lonely old bachelor?

What are you on about now? Always muttering and scheming!

- Dad! - Attention!

I offer to buy you a house, and you still make a fuss.

And it's not just about our family tradition.

We need to pay so that, as a man, you can hold your head high.

- Look at the state of you. - What's wrong with the state of me?

You're acting like the houseboy. Here, go ahead and sweep.

Hello, sir. Hello, ma'am.

Yes, my name is Mr. Shin. I run the chicken shop by Jang's.

Yes. A pleasure to meet you.

It's clear how much you both love your son.

- What parents don't? - Exactly.

But the bride's family is saying they don't need any gifts or money.

What I'm getting at is...

I hear her family observes ancestral rites nine times a year,

and since Tong Woo is such a great cook,

he could make the savoury pancakes and the soup for every ceremony,

and on holidays, he could even make some braised short ribs.

If he does all that, his in-laws will absolutely adore him,

and he could hold his head high. What do you think, sir?

What are you talking about? Why should our son serve their dead?

I'm about to stop doing it for our own ancestors!

So why are you spouting such ridiculous nonsense?

I offer to give them the house and still...

Just give it to them.

Just skip the parents, and give it to the grandchild directly.

A grandchild that doesn't exist yet? That could take ages!

Oh, my gosh! Is she pregnant?

For real?!

- What? For real?! - My boy!

- Easy there, ma'am. - Dad, it's always been Yeon Ji.

- Well done, son! - Is it a boy? A boy?

- It's a boy. - How can you ask that right now?

- He's quick, just like his dad. - We should go.

- I got it in one shot! - Thank you.

(Agreement: Tong Woo and Yeon Ji Home and Wedding: Pay Evenly)

(Parental allowances: equal. 5: Events: equal. 6: Chores: fair)

I think you're clear to begin your address, sir.

- Understood. I'll keep it brief. - Yes, brief is good.

- Right. - Is that Chancellor Kim Kyung Soo?

- Who's that? - Could it really be...

he's the officiant?

- Sir, if you'll just step this way. - Yes.

Tong Woo, that punk.

Let me introduce the groom and bride!

She's so pretty.

Article one. Our house cost will be split fifty to fifty.

Article two. Wedding costs will be split evenly.

Article three. For one holiday, we'll see the groom's family first,

and the bride's family first for the other.

Article four. We'll give parents equal allowance.

Article five. We'll treat family events equally.

Article six.

House chores will be divided fairly by mutual agreement.

The groom, Jang Tong Woo,

- The bride, Song Yeon Ji. - We...

are now getting married.

As they say, "Man proposes, God disposes,"

and from that, a harmonious home will prosper.

So love each other, always and forever.

Next up, we'll have a speech from the groom's father.

Let's give him a warm round of applause, everyone.

Hello...

Is this thing on?

Yes, I am the father of the groom, Jang Tong Woo.

I had a speech prepared, Instead, I'll address their agreement...

my son and his bride prepared. I'll give that instead of my speech.

First, I offered them a house, but since they refused,

we'll do it their way and split it evenly.

I'll give my half to my grandchild who will be born next year.

It's all about splitting things fifty-fifty these days.

And for the holidays, you don't need to see us twice a year.

Just come once, and take a pass on the other!

I'll skip the rest.

Oh, happy day!

- Dad, smile. - I am smiling.

One, two, three.

Everyone looks so happy.

Hey, Si On, does this make you want to get married?

Someday...

I guess I will.

No matter which punk you marry,

you can't do it without my blessing.

Of course.

You're the one who's going to walk me down the aisle.

Friends and family, please come forward.

Let's go get our picture taken. Come on, let's go, Si On, come on.

Let's go.

Thanks.

- Hope you'll be happy. - Thanks.

Congratulations.

(Ji In)

Hello?

Congratulations.

I was planning to tell you after the college entrance exams.

But that banner really made me angry.

What?

I...

I really want to be a cop.

Really?

Then how about the Police University?

I'll tutor you. I was 1st in class at the academy.

There you go again, showing off.

This place was pretty during the day,

but it's beautiful at night, too.

Yes.

The moon is beautiful, too.

You're more beautiful.

Whatever...

Yes, I know.

I have something for you.

What do you give it to me?

Who else would I give it to?

There's no one but you.

Why?

Don't you like it?

It's beautiful.

(Courthouse)

The number of civil cases filed in court in 2023 was...

over 4.57 million, and the number continues to rise.

And I'm sure everyone here knows that, right?

On average, a civil lawsuit costs thousands to tens of thousands.

And the first trial takes an average of one year.

For ordinary people, that's an agonizing amount of time and money.

But does going to trial even guarantee a clean resolution?

Is the law truly fair to everyone?

Do you really believe that's what justice is?

I, for one, do not.

The wealthy can afford to hire expensive lawyers,

while those without often go unrepresented.

Too often, the verdict is decided by who has more money.

The law shouldn't be a weapon for the rich and powerful, right?

This is why I decided to create the Conflict Resolution Task Force.

But isn't that what the Mediation Committee is for?

The current system makes proactive mediation very difficult.

We're all experts at reviewing documents, aren't we?

But let's be honest.

How can people like us, stuck behind our desks,

truly understand the hardships...

that ordinary people face every day?

Mediation is a great idea, sure.

But is it realistically feasible?

The Shin's Project. For 18 months, I've funded this...

from my own pocket, and through it, we've mediated over 20 cases.

All of them were settled amicably without ever going to trial.

Cases range from neighbourly disputes to corporate lawsuits.

They included suits against local government.

Best of all, it saved a lot of time and even more money.

The court provides legal support,

while communication and mediation are handled by a field expert.

What kind of expert?

Mr. Shin of the Shin's Project.

And who is he exactly?

Shin Jay.

He's a former FBI and Interpol crisis negotiation advisor,

He's a negotiation expert who was the youngest to teach at Harvard.

Recruited by our Foreign Ministry, he has handled disputes...

of all sizes and negotiations between nations.

You mean someone so accomplished is leading this Task Force?

I'm telling you, he's been doing it this whole time.

Of course, he handled some of them alone,

but he also worked on several cases...

together with one of our judges, Cho Pillip.

So the two of them are leading the Task Force?

That's the plan for now.

So this is that task force you were talking about?

I knew something was fishy when you brought Pillip in.

Using my name without permission and stirring up all this trouble.

What, you think I'm doing this for my own benefit?

So you're doing it for my sake then?

You do what you do best, and so does Judge Cho.

- You two work so well together. - Oh, come on. No.

Find someone better than me.

To me, you're the best person for the job.

Oh, really? Why? Because I'm easy to boss around?

Wait, wait. I just thought of someone better.

He has a great give-and-take dynamic with Pillip.

This job is perfect for him.

Who?

You got them all?

- 100 percent? - See for yourself.

No way.

What is this?

You really did it.

I can't believe it. It was so hard to convince Ms. Jeong.

Yes, she was a tough one.

I had to wash her blankets...

and spent an hour sorting her recycling.

- Thank you! - Wow!

Hey, Pillip.

Wow, I'm impressed.

Of course. Our motto is "Give and Take."

(Give and Take by Kim Su Dong)

I already know how skilled Kim Su Dong is.

Does he still hack The Blue House these days?

Making a public official do your dirty work.

I told you, I didn't make him do it.

This country is so corrupt, he was just curious about it.

And he says he just took a little peek.

But the timing is suspicious. Why are so many scandals popping up?

He just looked. That's it.

He is doing nothing illegal. He's been clean for a long time.

All right, tell everyone to come on down.

- Count me out. - Why?

- I have somewhere to be. - Where?

America.

To see Ji In?

A week should be enough then, right?

I'll be with her for a long while.

Okay. Two weeks.

Tell you what, I'll give you two weeks.

Tell Ji In I said hello.

This guy, I swear.

You're such a pain. Seriously..

Stop laughing.

(Temporarily Closed)

You really didn't have to come all this way.

Please give this to Ji In. It's just a little something.

I just wanted to show her I care.

Ji In also...

wanted me to tell you she's grateful you care for Jun.

- Have a safe trip. - I will. Thank you.

Hey, why did you all come out too? It's not like I'm leaving for good.

Mr. Shin, you have to come back soon.

If you're gone too long, we'll lose our regulars.

- Especially since I'm leaving too. - Worry about yourself, not me.

Once you're at that task force thing,

you'll see how Judge Kim Sang Geun is.

Then you'll get a taste of it yourself.

I'll be back, Si On.

- Take care. - Okay.

I'll be back, everyone.

You take good care of the shop.

- You have your passport, right? - Hey, of course. Come on.

I'm off.

Hey, Si On. All right.

You can head in now, Madam Joo.

(Let's smile more today than we did yesterday)

(Conflict Resolution Task Force)

So this was your grand plan all along.

What do you think?

It's great.

To be honest, I learned a lot working with Mr. Shin.

That even the smallest cases are never simple.

- I've got my work cut out for me. - Okay, good.

And you?

Looking at this, I'll have my hands full.

With a workload like this,

I should get overtime and hazard pay for this, right?

This is the Court. If I don't get you paid, I'm fired.

All right then.

Deal!

Okay, so you two are in.

For now, let's eat. This is good. So good.

It's delicious, right?

This is good.

I know.

(One Month Later)

Cho Pillip!

How have you been?

You've been well?

I've been well.

(Conflict Mediation TF, Project S)

Judge Cho, about that...

what happened with that lawsuit?

Which one? There are so many lawsuits.

The lawsuit about not feeling "soul-refreshing"...

You mean Jung Kyung Uk?

Yes. He sued again. Said he wasn't happy after one bite.

If you ask me, the guy's not in his right mind.

He's obviously harassing the defendant.

Do we really have to settle this?

Shouldn't we just take it to court and hit him with a hefty fine,

Whether we hit him with a fine or make him pay court costs,

Following the law is the easy part.

What you should be asking yourself is,

why he keeps doing this.

If we check up on Jung Kyung Uk, I'm sure something will pop up.

Forget a background check. Do a "foreground" check.

The two of you, go meet him and ask him directly.

I'm going to see Judge Choi.

I ran into him earlier,

and he said he absolutely will not join.

And you're proud of that?

What did you say to make him refuse so strongly?

I told him it was rewarding work.

You should've told him it's the path to a great future.

A future for the Republic of Korea, a future for his career.

You're so inflexible. What did Mr. Shin teach you?

That guy has a weird way of putting things.

Why bring up Mr. Shin? Unbelievable.

Mr. Kwon, you're going too far.

You're the one who's going way, way too far, ma'am.

What do you mean the cleaning bill is 250 dollars?

I've been your customer for ten years.

How can you charge this much?

Why doesn't it make sense?

Five dress shirts for 15 dollars, five coats for 75 dollars,

and 160 for the mink. It adds up.

I even threw in the scarves for free.

160 Dollars for a mink coat?

Look, Mr. Kwon.

- Since when do you charge for mink? - I decided to start this year.

For ten years, I cleaned your minks, ironed your shirts, and for what?

You threaten to kick me out, and you're always raising my rent.

You should have some shame. Why do you always rip me off?

Are you done, Mr. Kwon?

Who do you think you have to thank for your business here?

I get by on my own skills, so what?

I won the grand prize...

at the National Dry Cleaning Competition twice!

Look at him, getting all bug-eyed.

Mr. Kwon, are you crazy?

Honey, I'm at the dry cleaner's in the arcade.

Tell them to kick this shop out immediately.

The nerve of that tenant!

I'm only gone for a month...

and the whole neighbourhood has turned into a war zone.

Hey, Mister, who are you?

Me?

I'm just the small business owner who pays rent to fry chicken here.

Why do you ask?

Mr. Shin!

Look at all the riff-raff sticking together.

We get along just fine, so you don't need to worry about us.

But listen, ma'am.

This man here...

Do you have any idea who you're messing with?

What's that supposed to mean?

Ma'am, you've picked the wrong guy. Your husband is trying to impress...

City Councilman Kwon Bong Geun, right?

He and this man, Kwon Chil Bong, are blood brothers.

The Kwon Family!

That's ridiculous.

Don't lie.

Go ahead and check for yourself. Who are you to pull a power trip?

- What? A power trip? - Who's on a power trip?

Pillip!

She wants her mink coat cleaned free and threatens to have me kicked out.

That statement falls under Criminal Act 283, Intimidation,

punishable by up to 3 years' prison or a fine of up to 5,000 dollars.

Also, it appears you are obstructing his business in front of the store,

which is Criminal Act Art. 314, Obstruction of Business,

punishable by up to 5 years in jail or a fine of up to 15000 dollars.

Shall I continue?

What, are you all ganging up...

on one defenceless woman?

I'm not going to stand for this!

You'll pay for this!

- Tell Mr. Kim to come himself! - Unbelievable.

Mr. Shin.

I've missed you.

This neighbourhood falls apart the second I'm gone.

Mr. Shin. I missed you too.

Come here. I missed you too.

Hey, Pillip, aren't you getting in on this?

Alright, hold on. It's been a while, so it's my treat.

Let's go grab some chicken. How about it?

- Yes, okay! - Let's go.

That outfit isn't your daily outfit,

nor Officer Kim's.

What's the look you're going for?

These days, I'm just...

Kim Su Dong.

Man, once my online and real-life personas merged,

it's so liberating.

Hey, you're one to talk, Mr. Shin. What's with this whole getup?

I know, right? What's with that hat?

I have a friend named Manuel, in California,

who runs a big Mexican restaurant.

Business was going so well he opened some branches in Mexico.

But you know how it is, things don't always go as planned.

He wanted to sell the business. I brokered a deal with a rich local.

The deal went through smoothly, so he gave me this as a gift.

But after all that incredible work,

did you really only get a hat?

Hey, what do you mean, "all I got"! A Mexican master artisan made this.

He painstakingly made this by hand, stitch by stitch.

Limited edition.

Alright, so how much did it cost?

45 bucks.

- Come on. Seriously? - Hey, just listen.

Anyway, what brings you two here?

Mr. Shin, you need a little after-sales service.

After-sales service?

What kind of after-sales service?

Remember Jung Kyung Uk, who sued us? Said it wasn't "soul-refreshing."

Jung Kyung Uk?

Right. That psycho?

- Yes, but we settled that. - He's suing us again.

- Again? - This time,

he's suing since it didn't make him happy.

What a lunatic.

That absolute psycho.

He's a serial suer.

A guy like that needs a taste of real misery...

to realise, "Wow, I actually had it good."

"That's the true taste of joy." - Right.

- Mr. Shin. - Yes?

- What should we do? - What?

What should we do?

What do you mean, "what should we do?"

You two are...

the so-called Task Force, right? You guys handle it.

- What? - Hey!

That's a low blow.

Mamma mia, señorita.

- Seriously. - Hasta la vista.

Hasta la vista.

Hasta la vista!

And Ji In...

is doing well?

She's gotten so thin.

It took me 15 years...

to say I'm sorry to Ji In.

When I think about it,

I feel just awful about it.

I'm glad you went.

You did the right thing. Here, have a drink.

So now, what's your plan?

What do you think?

The shop was closed for a month, but my landlord, Chairman Park...

- still demanded rent. Unbelievable. - He did?

Seriously. What's with that guy?

Tell me about it.

It's tough making a living.

So,

come work for the Task Force.

I'll give you a 20 percent pay bump.

20 Percent? How stingy. At least double it.

Come on.

You're a straight-up thief.

It's called "Shin's Project," right? Well, I'm Mr. Shin.

All right, fine.

We'll see how you do.

I'm sure Su Dong is crushing it, as always.

- How's Pillip doing? - Yes,

- he's actually really on the ball. - Well, who do you think taught him?

This is hitting the spot.

Hey, Judge Cho!

Hey, turn up the volume.

Lee Heo Jun, who gaslit an inmate into murdering a colleague,

was sentenced to 17 years in prison in his first trial today...

and was taken into custody.

- The former director... - Sweet justice.

He has denied all charges and will appeal immediately.

Park Jae Hyung has the story.

(Congrats on the promotion! To your future!)

(From Gyeonggi Bukbu Detective Task Force)

All right, all right. Next up, from Gyeonggi Bukbu Police Agency,

Detective Task Force, Officer Choi Cheol.

I grant a special one-rank promotion to Sergeant.

Choi Cheol! Choi Cheol!

Kang Yeo Gyeong, Park Jung Hwan, congratulations on your promotions.

- Thank you. - Let's hear it for them!

- Everyone's off today, right? - Yes!

Let's drink our hearts out tonight. Come on!

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Congratulations.

- Thank you. - You did great. Really great.

But, if you want to get technical,

Cheol is the one who deserves all the credit for this award.

Come on, it wasn't me. Our Team Leader did all the work.

- Team Leader, give us a song! - Me?

- Yes, belt one out! - You really want me to sing?

You're really something else. You made history by being disciplined,

and then made history again by getting promoted for it.

On our team, a new Sergeant and a Superintendent.

Man, that's really something.

What does it matter if I have three pips or four?

A detective's job is to catch crooks, that's it.

Detective Kang, let's go bust some fraudsters.

What?

All right, everyone. Congratulate our team leader tonight.

- I'm off to catch some criminals. - Man, you're a real workhorse.

We'll be on our way.

- Raise your glasses. - Let's have a drink.

- Cheers. - Thank you for your hard work.

Enjoy!

(Hujin Arcade, Chicken Center)

- Your Honour, shall we begin? - Yes.

Man, this guy really set me off. I haven't been this mad in ages.

The number of lawsuits he's filed and then dropped...

is over 30. And you know what's even crazier?

All the settlement money combined isn't even five grand.

He wasn't just doing this for pocket change.

What else have you got?

I'd love to dig into his bank accounts,

and expose his personal information. My fingers are itching to do it.

But I need a warrant for all that.

Mr. Shin, hello.

Congratulations on your promotion, Sergeant Choi.

How did you know? Thank you.

- Congratulations, Detective Kang. - Thank you.

For my promotion, I'm buying. Can we get some chicken?

All right. Go ahead and have a seat.

I'm so sorry.

The traffic was terrible, so I'm a little late. I'm sorry.

Look who's here. The guy with the warrant.

In Jung Kyung Uk's bank account, we found money from a law firm.

So, he's a litigation broker.

Jung Kyung Uk files a suit,

the firm approaches the defendant and gets hired to represent them.

All right, chicken's here.

- Thank you. - Enjoy.

Pace yourself.

Hey, Mr. Shin!

What?

Why are you going to the kitchen? There are no other customers.

Hey, don't be lonely by yourself. Come eat with us, okay?

- Let go of me, man. - Hey, the chicken here is amazing.

- Who do you think you're telling? - Come on, eat with us.

Come on, sit down.

Telling the owner of a chicken joint to eat his own chicken.

(Chicken Center)

Look at this. Just look.

Every single one of these victims is a small business owner.

Why? Because they're easy targets.

So he nitpicks over the most ridiculous things.

Hold on a second.

Crispy to the soul.

Our original fried chicken.

Take one bite,

and our sweet and spicy chicken brings pure joy.

What do you think?

If we use this as our ad, right?

Don't you think that crazy punk will try to sue us?

Are you saying you want to be the bait?

We have to go big, right?

It's "Shin's Project," after all.

It's only once a week. Are you sure you'll be okay?

You must feel cooped up in your cell.

You should consider daily visits, sir.

For now, it's bearable.

The people here...

treat me very well.

I'm glad to hear that.

Those inmates over there, where are they from?

They're temporary from Seonhyang. It's under construction.

They'll be sent back next week.

Let's go.

The presidential election is just around the corner.

About a month ago, I think...

on my way to an interrogation, I saw your son.

He's the spitting image of his father.

I'll be waiting for good news.

Man, it's hot today.

Guard.

Would you like an IV drip?

- I'm fine, Doctor. - Okay.

Dong Hee.

Teacher.

Ready.

Go!

Hey, Si On. You shaved off half a second today.

Now let's just shave off one more second.

Man, getting into the Police University is intense.

. Hey, you'll run her into the ground.

Hey, Si On. If Police University is too hard,

you can just do something else.

Right. Instead of going there, just marry a guy who did.

- You cheeky little punk. - What? What did I say?

Hey, you two, stop it.

Let's go get some ramen. I'm starving.

Ramen? Sure. Let's eat first, then train.

No way!

Did he really sue you? Because it wasn't "soul-crispy"?

I told you he would.

Do you have any idea what he wrote in the complaint?

He said the fried chicken made his soul soggy,

and the seasoned chicken brought waves of misery crashing down.

That's insane. Our chicken is crispy and delicious.

- They don't know anything. - It's hot.

Yes.

Really?

Understood.

Mr. Shin, the law firm called. We'll meet Detective Choi and Officer Kim.

Really?

- We should get going! - Hey, let me finish eating.

- Then hurry up and eat. - Hey, let him eat in peace.

So this is why all the tourists come to the Han River for ramen.

Sexy Food, you know that?

- Sexy Food! - Sexy Food!

Yes. Enjoy, everyone.

- Sexy Food! - Sexy Food!

Sexy Food!

- Sexy Food! - Sexy Food!

- Did you pack everything you need? - I'm not a baby.

Could've fooled me. That's why I'm walking you there.

Ye On! Hey, Si On.

- Hey. - I'm going to go with Han.

Okay.

Nice necklace.

Tell Pillip to make sure he keeps his promise.

What promise?

That's our little secret. Let's go, Ye On.

I'm heading out.

- Bye, you two. - Bye.

What a beautiful day.

Hey, Si On.

Where's Ye On?

- She's at school already? - Yes, and I'm starting deliveries.

- Mr. Shin. - Yes?

- Cho Pillip is driving me crazy. - Why? What's wrong?

Did that punk... did he do something to you?

No, we barely see each other weekly.

But he said it might not even happen this week.

Why is there so much work with that stupid task force?

Oh my. To be young and in love. That sounds great.

What's so great about it? I'm miserable waiting for him.

- All right, take care. - Okay.

- See you later. - See you.

Yes.

- Hello. - Hi.

(Ttoli Super)

- Hey, Joo In. Cleaning up? - Hey.

Always working hard.

- Off to the bathhouse? - Yes.

- Hey, wait a second. - What?

- Just wait right there. - What? Why?

Oh, my goodness, Mr. Shin.

Try this free sample from Mr. Choi. It's brand new.

Hey, if Mr. Choi gave it to you, why are you giving it to me?

Hey, don't you remember what you told Mr. Choi last time?

You told him to give free samples to Ttoli Super first.

And he's been bringing them over ever since.

Thanks. I'll enjoy it.

- It's all thanks to you. - Thanks.

- Hey. - Long time no see.

Yes. Go ahead.

Roll down the window.

Down.

- Why? - Why aren't you getting a move on?

There's someone crossing in front of us.

Don't you see all the cars waiting behind us?

What are you even talking about?

So what? Should I run people over and keep going?

Of course not. I'm just in a hurry. The cars behind...

You just violated the Traffic Act 49. License, please.

I did what now?

You were honking in a school zone and threatening the driver ahead.

Your license, now!

Can't you let this one slide?

- No! Give it to me now! - I was just in a hurry...

- At least three times a day. - I said give it to me, now!

Throughout roughly 35 years of our working lives,

we face about 40,000 choices, big and small.

Ultimately, every moment of our life is a choice, a negotiation.

Hey, do you know who this guy is?

He's the punk who officiated your wedding!

Everyone, you all saw that, right?

You saw him, right?

He's Chancellor Kim Kyung Soo? He's a waiter named Shin Kyoung Soo.

He's a con artist! How could you let that bum do it?

- You introduced him to me. - Come here.

When did I ask you to find one?

Hey! Do you know what this is?

This is the wedding speech I wrote. It took me three whole days.

Every time you got a new girlfriend, I rewrote the whole thing.

A total of 26 times!

What are you talking about? That's a crazy thing to say.

When did I ever date 26 women?

Wow, what a player. Seriously, a player!

Should I jog your memory? Look.

Eun Hye, Se Yeong, Seo Yeong...

Seriously, what did you write in there?

- Ah Seon, Jae Eun, Yun Hui... - Let me see that! Give it here!

- Give me that. - Let go! Get off!

This was expensive, you punk.

What to give up...

and what to protect.

Establishing that baseline...

is where negotiation begins.

The important thing is to find a way to coexist.

That's what Mr. Shin used to say.

(Chicken Center)

So, tell me,

- What qualities make a good judge? - Well...

I don't know about good judges, but you must be a good person first.

You live up to your reputation. We've hit the jackpot with you.

I feel like we've gained a powerful ally.

It's for a good cause. While I was on the bench,

I've often thought the same thing.

Mucho

I've got to change this password.

How can just anyone waltz in and out of the shop when I'm not here?

- Mr. Shin. - What?

I'll have one whole fried chicken. And make the coffee...

What?

Son of a...

- I'll make it. - Hey, sir...

No, let me...

- I'm here. - Si On.

- Good to see you. You've been well? - Yes.

Who's he?

- Here you go. - Thank you. You first.

No, please.

- This is really good. - The fried chicken here is great.

And not a bad place to work, either.

Work?

He's Mr. Shin.

Oh!

(Give and Take)

I look forward to working with you! Mr. Shin!

Great, another Pillip?

Get ready!

Yes.

(Thank you to everyone who has supported Shin's Project)

(Shin's Project)