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Park Shin-hye

Kim Jae-young

Screenwriter: Cho I-su Director: Park Jin-pyo

The Judge from Hell

Characters, places, organizations and events in this drama are fictitious.

Child actors and animals filmed in safe situations.

- What happened? - Hey.

If it's suicide, it's probably because he kidnapped Kang. If it's murder...

Who could it have been?

Someone who wanted Jeong Seon-ho to die.

Stating the obvious, don't you think?

The body is mutilated beyond visual identification.

Let's wait for the autopsy results.

- We found this near the scene. - Okay.

"My father and brother killed me."

Episode 12

I...

didn't kill my brother.

Then why would your brother

leave a note like this?

I'm curious, too.

The day your brother supposedly died,

what were you doing?

I was home.

All security cameras at your home were destroyed,

so we can't verify who came and went.

On the day Judge Kang was held captive at my house,

they were destroyed in the morning.

My brother likely did it.

Is that why you wanted to kill your brother?

Because he kept causing trouble?

Why would I do that?

It's not worth killing him myself.

I killed him.

I raised him wrong and set him on the wrong path.

No matter what anyone says,

he was precious to me.

Was he so precious to you

that you had to hold his funeral even before the DNA results came out?

He's already gone.

Will they fall for it?

Of course.

Right, Justitia?

Oh, blue!

It's so pretty.

You're wrinkling them.

The day Judge Kang was held captive,

Jeong Tae-gyu met with an assemblyman at a golf course.

The one preparing to propose legislation on the redevelopment of Hwangcheon.

- Let's go. - All right.

- Seems shady. - Yes.

When do we get the DNA results?

In three days.

The burial day.

There's something fishy going on here.

Why are you so quiet?

What's bothering you?

I just have things to think about.

We have time before the burial. Let's wait for the DNA results.

Keep an eye on Jae-geol and Tae-gyu.

- Yes, sir. - All right.

Photos from the scene Jeong Seon-ho

Must I express...

my condolences?

How dare you?

She's a guest.

Thank you for coming.

Congratulations. The thorn in your side is gone.

Excuse me!

No need to pretend in front of me.

I know...

you're not sad at all.

You're moving the body tomorrow?

Good luck.

What a wench.

How amusing.

How could you?

Why did you have to go before me?

The body found in the car isn't Jeong Seon-ho's.

What? What do you mean?

The results from the NFS.

Then who was in the car?

The DNA matches a wanted fugitive who disappeared ten years ago.

What?

That doesn't make sense.

That means Jeong Seon-ho is alive.

Jeong Seon-ho was last seen by a motel in Gangwon-do.

He got into an unregistered car there and vanished.

- I'll go back to Gangwon-do. - Okay.

There's no need.

I'm...

turning myself in.

Seon-ho!

Sir.

Seon-ho is apparently at the police station.

- He's alive? - Yes.

4 Days Ago

VIP Patient: Kang Bit-na

- Hello. - You're here.

- Yes. - Hello.

Hey.

Where is she?

We heard she was being discharged and came to help,

but she's not here.

At 10 tonight at the café in front of the villa.

Where were you? I was worried.

Sit down so we can talk.

I was going to handle it myself,

but I thought it'd be better to let you know in advance.

What is it?

Jeong Seon-ho is in Gangwon-do.

He has evidence of the J serial killings.

I'm from reception.

Can you open the door for a moment?

The police called.

You should have just died then.

We're going to use Jeong Seon-ho to catch J.

I found it!

You got this, Justitia.

Hey.

I'm going to clean up a bit.

Hurry up.

Come on.

Whose ax is that?

Why do you want to know?

Is it your brother's or father's?

I don't know. I can't say.

Why? Are you scared?

That you might die in the basement like your mom?

Shut up.

Why did you run away with an ax that isn't yours?

You were planning to call home.

"I have proof of the serial killings,"

"so help me escape."

Right?

Take that to the police station and turn yourself in,

and tell them who J is. Your father or brother.

Why should I do that?

Don't you want revenge on your mom's killer?

I'll help you.

I don't trust you.

You should,

because your brother and father will kill you.

Fine. Then let's make a bet.

Shouldn't we just take the ax?

No. He has to turn himself in

so we can use him as a witness later.

But do you think he'll do it?

We'll find out.

Call home as you planned.

If your father and brother help you,

I'll walk away,

but if I'm right, you have to cooperate with me.

What do you say?

Hello?

Tae-gyu. It's me.

Help me.

Where are you? I'll send someone now.

You won't report me, will you?

I won't. Don't worry.

Okay. I won't.

We should have killed him along with his mom.

Well, better late than never.

Phoenix Inn

Where are we going?

Stop the car. Stop!

What the...?

Who are you? Get out of the way!

- We are... - Who?

...demons.

- Let them go after a few days. - Okay!

- How much of their memories do we erase? - Just enough.

Okay.

I won.

Are you really going to take revenge on the guy who killed my mom?

Of course.

What are you doing?

I'm recalling what you did to me in the basement.

Ticks me off.

Let's end this bad blood between us.

What do I need to do?

The Judge from Hell

Where did you get that?

He's a sinner who died ten years ago. For perfect evidence destruction,

we're often asked to declare the bodies of sinners as missing.

Our special preservation technology

keeps the body fresh like they died

- just yesterday... - The note.

I wrote what you told me to.

My father and brother killed me

But why are we doing this?

To trick your father and brother to buy time.

So you can live and turn yourself in.

Clean up the scene.

Yes, ma'am!

Protect him until he hands himself over.

Don't worry.

And you. Don't hit him.

I'll try.

Over here.

- You called the police? - I'm not here as an officer,

but as a family member of a victim, waiting for you to turn yourself in.

I'm...

turning myself in.

What's your relationship

with the person who was found dead in your car?

I don't know him.

Why did you confine and assault Kang Bit-na?

I don't remember.

Hey, scumbag.

You attacked Kang Bit-na last year.

You were trying to kill her again because you failed then!

Can you lower your voice?

I'll exercise my right to remain silent until he leaves.

What? Your right?

You've heard that somewhere, haven't you?

I oughtta...!

I'll keep your secret about killing Kang Bit-na forever.

Nor will I punish

or legally sentence you.

And revenge for your mother...

You'll certainly get it.

My father and brother

starved my mother to death.

- Do you have proof of that? - The camcorder.

- Where is it? - I don't know.

It was in the basement, but it's gone now.

Is Jeong Tae-gyu "J,"

or is it Jeong Jae-geol?

That's...

You've turned yourself in, but why won't you tell the truth?

I won't say more.

I'll accept punishment for confining and assaulting Kang Bit-na,

so please make sure my mother's killers

get what they deserve, too.

Da-on.

We sent the ax to the NFS for testing.

It's been expedited, so we'll hear back in three days.

I shouldn't have said that here.

- I'm sorry. - It's all right.

Detention

Thanks for cooperating with us.

Darn it!

Darn it!

I should've killed him.

Sir.

What did that scumbag say to the police?

We don't know yet.

Also, we suspect the redevelopment project will be suspended.

I think the assemblyman got cold feet.

It doesn't matter. What I want to know is

what Jeong Seon-ho said and when he's being released.

Because he held an incumbent judge captive, he'll...

Darn it!

Make sure you bring him to me, okay?

Yes, sir.

Sir, we got this information from Nobong Police Station.

When Seon-ho turned himself in, he handed over a weapon

saying it was proof of the serial murders.

A weapon?

- What weapon? - Well, it's...

Tell me now.

Sir, it's a hand ax.

An ax...

Hey, this is big!

Jeong Tae-gyu bribed an assemblyman

to smooth over the redevelopment of Hwangcheon.

Is there proof?

A clip was deleted from the golf course camera.

But I restored all of it.

They're saying the redevelopment of that area is illegal.

Could it be suspended?

- Of course. - Get ready to question Jeong Tae-gyu.

I will, darn it...

I'm sorry, sir.

I'm just so excited.

And as you instructed,

we leaked information about the ax Jeong Seon-ho turned in

so Jeong Tae-gyu finds out.

Okay, good.

Now explain, Da-on.

Why did you suggest we leak that?

Jeong Jae-geol and Jeong Tae-gyu...

We'll make the real criminal make his move.

That way, you can take care of him

before the results on the ax come out.

Because I think that will help us find J faster.

You're back late.

Darn it!

I remember the first day I met you.

You had that same look in your eyes then.

Jeong Seon-ho has evidence.

That's impossible.

Check right now.

There's no need.

Really? We're accomplices.

No, Tae-gyu.

You did those things.

You told me to, scumbag!

I only made suggestions. You made the choice.

Now you must take responsibility for that choice.

Do you know why

I moved slowly on redeveloping Hwangcheon?

The Kylum, which you dropped in Hwangcheon when you escaped from hell,

I already found it...

in the building next to Hwangcheon Villa.

Where is the Kylum?!!

Go down and check if the ax is there first.

Hurry up!

The candles are still burning,

which means no one's been inside.

Shut up and check it.

Jeong Seon-ho can't come in here.

Who was it?

My hunch was right.

Kang Bit-na.

Hello, dear.

I'm sure it's been stifling in there.

I'll let you out soon.

- Is it there? - No.

Who did this?

Kang Bit-na.

She's a demon?

That nasty wench!

I'm going to kill her.

You can't kill her.

Then what am I supposed to do?!!

Give me the Kylum.

Then I'll send you abroad along with all my assets.

How can I trust you?

Just now you tried to abandon me.

Fine. Then hand over the Kylum at the airport.

Give it to the person I send to you,

and you can leave the country right away.

Call me when you're ready.

You'll have to

move quicker than the police.

By the way, how did you do that?

Wow.

You're so smart.

You've been writing Jeong Jae-geol and Jeong Tae-gyu all day.

You'll wear off your fingerprint.

There's no other way.

Jeong Tae-gyu

Taeok Industrial Development

Demon Jerk

It's all ready. Come to the house.

Hwangcheon Villa

- That's... - The Kylum!

- I'll come, too. - You two stay here.

But...

If we knew we'd find it this easily, we only would've stared into this thing.

Shut it.

It's a forged passport.

You'll be able to withdraw the money as soon as you arrive.

The Kylum.

Can you show it to me?

"When a demon lives in a human,"

"once the human body dies,"

"the demon dies with it."

That's what you told me the first time we met.

You can't kill me.

I'm your father.

No.

My father died 26 years ago.

Mr. Jeong Tae-gyu?

- Yes. - Please follow me. This way.

I'll check your ticket and passport.

I was told you have something for me.

No, I don't.

Get it.

Who are you?

Give it.

I killed you.

You did, in the illusion I created.

I use desires hidden deep within humans' hearts to lure them.

What you've seen is nothing but what your heart desires.

You wanted to kill me, Tae-gyu!

Do you know why I'm sparing your life?

Because spending the rest of your life in prison

will be a harsher punishment than death.

I'm sorry I won't be able to send you any care packages.

Come here.

Come here, darn it.

Where are you going?

Come here, you jerk!

I'll kill you!

Hey! Darn it!

Jeong Tae-gyu is J?

Yes.

The forensic results are in from the NFS.

"The blood on the ax blade..."

"contained the DNA of serial killer J's victims..."

"and Inspector Kim So-yeong."

"And on the ax handle,"

"Jeong Tae-gyu's fingerprints were found."

- Let's get him. - Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

Forensic results of the ax are in.

Jeong Tae-gyu is J.

And also Satan.

We're on our way to Jeong Tae-gyu's house.

I'll get there first. See you there.

Finally, I'll be immortal.

It was you?

You have ten seconds to tell me what happened.

Ten, seven, three...

Let me go, and let's talk.

We hail from the same place.

I'm in no mood to chat with you.

Go to hell.

You're Justitia.

Don't dare say my name with that filthy mouth.

Don't you want to know how Jeong Tae-gyu became serial killer J?

No. Just die.

Han Da-on!

It's related to his deceased parents too.

26 years ago,

my rebellion failed, and I escaped from hell.

I was injured during the escape

and had lost the Kylum, too. I wandered aimlessly when I met him.

I could sense it right away.

His bloodthirstiness would save me.

Are you here to beg just because you got into university?

I...

I studied really hard even after Mom died

because I wanted to be a son you'd be proud of.

I got into Seoul National University,

Father.

Don't call me "Father."

Your birth was a mistake.

My one mistake.

My wife and Seon-ho will be home soon.

Don't tell anyone you're my son.

Live quietly.

There.

A mistake?

A mistake?

Father.

Darn it!

All humans make mistakes.

Who are you?

One who will turn your mistake into an opportunity.

A demon.

What?

You just wanted him to acknowledge you as his son.

But he treated you like dirt, and it made you angry.

I understand your desire to kill him.

What do you know?

I'm a demon.

I know how far people can fall.

You must kill people for me

and bring me different body parts from their bodies.

And when all the parts are collected,

you'll help me find the Kylum.

Easy, right?

I don't understand what you're saying.

Why should I kill for you?

Because it needs to look like murder committed by a human.

I'm actually on the run.

Fine. Let's say you're a demon.

If I kill for you,

what do I get?

I'll remove the stench from your body.

The stench of poverty you've spent your life loathing

but couldn't shake off.

If you work with me,

you'll no longer have to beg for money, honor, or your father's love.

You'll have everything

and rise above everybody else in this world.

Who are you to be offering me that?

Wander in your desires.

My son.

I picked a good one.

Even from his first killing, he was flawless.

Your rascal son

has killed someone!

Of course there were obstacles,

Water.

...but they were easily handled.

Like enjoying the hunt, Tae-gyu expertly selected his targets.

I'm here to inspect your gas.

Of course, hello.

Please come in this way.

The last one was also perfectly executed.

Just for that reason, you killed innocent people

and Han Da-on's family?

It's worth it. Immortality is a blessing.

A blessing I have given myself.

The Kylum!

I'll give it to you.

I don't need it.

I promised I'd bring it and you to Bael.

Don't you want to stay with Han Da-on forever in human form?

The body's already prepared.

All you need is the Kylum to enter that body.

You can live forever the way you want,

and by your lover's side.

You are so beautiful!

Congratulations!

Gosh, the groom is so handsome!

So beautiful!

Look how gorgeous!

So pretty!

You whom I have resurrected,

rise from the death and obey.

Awaken from the darkness

and slay your enemies.

I didn't even imagine you had such a desire.

You've become human.

You don't repent, do you?

Nor do I regret.

Carry out your remaining punishment in hell.

Don't trust Bael.

He's the demon of all demons!

You're wrong. The demon of all demons

is me.

Now that I'm no longer in that old man's body...

I can put up a good fight.

You wish.

There are ranks even among demonic powers.

I may be hurt,

but you can't beat me.

Wander in your nightmares.

Darn it.

I'll kill you.

Go to hell.

Gehenna

No.

Please, no!

No!

There.

Over there.

Incheon Port. Jeong Tae-gyu got away.

Incheon Port?

What the...?

Why did it suddenly stop?

Seriously? Darn it.

Just a second. I'll fix it right away.

Darn it.

Jeong Tae-gyu, you douchebag!

Die! Die, you jerk!

- Who are you? - Let's go together...

to hell.

- Are you a detective? - No.

I'm the son of your victims.

When did he get on?

What?

Darn it.

It's been a while.

Have we... met?

The last murders you committed.

I'm the only survivor of the Yeonju-dong murder.

You were that kid?

It's so nice to see you.

Yeah, you too.

I've waited 25 years.

That's exactly what she said.

Kim...

So...

yeong.

Don't move! I'll shoot!

It's you.

I've waited for 25 years.

We finally meet.

You shouldn't have tried so hard.

Why did you follow me? Now look at you.

Goodbye.

Darn it!

Jeong Tae-gyu, you're under arrest

for the J serial killings

and for harming a police officer.

Wait. I'll turn myself in.

Here. Cuff me.

Does it hurt? Beg for your life.

You're pathetic...

and pitiful.

- I feel sorry for you. - What?

People like you who don't know how to repent

are the most pitiful in the world.

I'll make sure you regret saying that.

Jeong Tae-gyu

This is your last chance.

Beg for your life.

You beg for forgiveness!

...from all those you've killed.

Beg before I kill you!

Even if I die,

my colleagues will catch you.

You'll be put on trial and punished for your crimes.

In life, you'll rot in jail.

In death, you'll burn in hell, Jeong Tae-gyu!

You little...!

Is this why you were so cocky?

They'll get you...

no matter what.

I usually...

dismember them after I kill them.

But I didn't want to show that officer any mercy.

I was so angry, you know?

So...

I cut it off when she was still alive.

Chop, chop.

Chop!

You scumbag!

Darn it.

You jerk.

Die!

Die, you jerk!

Say what you did was wrong.

Beg for forgiveness!

...from all those you've killed...

and from me.

I'm sorry.

Please forgive me.

Like this?

Jeong Tae-gyu's boat leaves in an hour.

I'm going to kill him.

If you kill him,

I'll give everything as a demon to protect you in hell,

but if you let him live,

I'll give everything as a judge to make sure he's punished...

legally.

Whatever you choose, I trust you,

so you should trust me, too,

and do what you want.

The duty of a police officer is to reveal the crime, not punish.

We investigate according to procedure,

and judges punish with verdicts,

legally and fairly.

Promise me.

Wherever you are and whatever you do,

don't ever forget that you're a detective.

You idiot.

Jeong Tae-gyu.

You're under arrest for killing the J serial murder victims

and Inspector Kim So-yeong.

You have the right to remain silent!

And the right to an attorney.

You may refuse any unfair statement.

What the...?

Darn it!

What an idiot.

Darn it.

- My leg hurts! - Scumbag.

- Are you all right? - Yes.

Detective. You were so cool back there.

If your parents had seen you,

they would've said, "Our son has grown up so well."

"We're so proud of our son."

- Well, then... - Of course.

Old Hag

What?

Soon-To-Be-Dead

Why is a soon-to-be-dead woman calling me?

Can I ask a favor?

To get Han Da-on on the boat?

How did you know?

I know everything you do.

You said you couldn't protect him. That it's up to me now.

I was bluffing to see what you'd do.

What?

The boat can be stopped,

but I can't stop Han Da-on from going to hell.

Don't worry. Even if he goes to hell, I'll protect him.

Court

Kick Kang Bit-na Out!

Where's a Judge's Conscience?

The Judiciary is Dead There is No Justice

Kang Bit-na Out We Don't Need Trash

Judge Kang! Stop handing down

unjust rulings!

Stop!

While Assemblyman Jeong remains missing,

Jeong Tae-gyu, CEO of Taeok Industrial Development,

who's been revealed to be serial killer J,

will face his first trial for murdering an officer.

However, Judge Kang Bit-na, who's provoked outrage

for her controversial rulings, will be presiding.

Thus, there are strong doubts as to whether a fair trial is possible.

Yes, Assemblyman.

Judge Kang will make sure everything goes well.

Yes, sir. Goodbye, sir.

Yes, this is Na Yeong-jin...

Goodness, Assemblyman Jang.

Don't worry.

As you requested, Judge Kang will be presiding over this case.

Yes, sir. Yes.

Sounds like Jeong Tae-gyu's made deals with many assembly members.

It does, and now they're all getting anxious.

The phone's ringing off the hook.

Gosh, that's bitter.

Hello, Minister.

I'm sure she couldn't come for a reason.

Think of me as your daughter today.

And I'll be your grandson.

Defendant

You can stop playing judge now.

Bael.

For finding the Kylum and sending Satan back to hell,

I forgive all your sins.

I have one last mission for you. Release Jeong Tae-gyu,

punish him, and send him directly to hell.

If you refuse,

you'll be dragged to hell...

and face a terrible death.

Isn't she late?

All rise.

There will be...

no trial.

The Judge from Hell

If you don't release Jeong Tae-gyu, you'll die.

Just wrap up the trial and let him go.

- I'm a judge. - You're a demon first.

Let him go.

Taeok Industrial Development building basement level 5 wasn't searched.

- Let's go. - Freeze!

What is this?

Let's make a trade. I'll have you released.

We need to play our parts.

If I give Jeong Tae-gyu a light sentence,

will you hate me?

I trust you.

It's only right that a criminal must be punished.

Let that be a reality, not a miracle.

However, regarding these crimes,

the statute of limitations has already ended in 2014.

That crime wasn't considered.

Han Da-on. She's going to die!

- You really won't regret this? - Kang Bit-na!

I wouldn't have started if I was going to.

Don't die, please! Please, Kang Bit-na!