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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.

Funeral

May She Rest In Peace From Pigeon Wings Church

The Late Oh Mi-ja

Have you eaten?

Yes.

And Judge Kang?

Final Episode

Patient Kang Bit-na,

time of death,

September 21, 2024,

11:47 p.m.

She's alive.

You're alive!

Doctor!

Are you ready to pay the price?

The moment you disobeyed my orders,

you lost all your rights...

as my heir,

and as a demon.

Explain yourself.

I ruled in good conscience as a judge.

I have no regrets.

Beyond that door...

awaits eternal death.

That's the price for your choice.

Go.

Stop!

I've come here on God's behalf.

I am God's messenger, Gabriel.

God is merciful to the good and unfortunate.

Demon Justitia is good.

By handing down a death sentence to Jeong Tae-gyu,

she's comforted numerous people struggling with grief.

And she's unfortunate

because she will lose her life for having made that choice.

Thus,

God has granted Demon Justitia life once more.

You will obey God's commands as your master, Lucifer,

the king of hell, does.

If you're here...

Did you die?

To save me?

You're the last good and unfortunate person I must save.

That's all.

So when you told me to let Jeong Tae-gyu go...

It was my last test

to see if you're really good.

Aren't you an angel?

Go back now.

You have unfinished business.

I guess we won't see each other again.

The Judge from Hell

Do you recognize me?

Gosh, how can't I?

Lie down. You just had emergency surgery.

What? But I'm not in any pain.

Wow, she really healed me.

Look. I'm completely fine.

I'm sorry, but can you lower your shirt?

Eun-seop

Yeah, what is it?

Jeong Tae-gyu's missing?

Medic! Medic!

Special Leave

I heard my brother is dead.

And?

I'd like to apply for leave.

Special leave.

Special leave?

What the...?

He's gone!

Hey, call for backup.

Darn it!

The fake passport and money you asked for during our meeting.

Passport Republic of Korea

The Taeok shares you promised...

Who else knows you're helping me?

Only the fake passport dealer,

and no one knows we're meeting here.

Good.

May I use your cell phone?

Just a moment.

Shares?

What a lousy scum...

Are you going to kill Jeong Tae-gyu?

I'm an officer.

So, are you going to stop me?

You told me then

that it was up to me to arrest or kill J when I met him.

I'll leave the choice to you too.

Because I'm an officer, I'm going to track him down now.

It won't be long until we arrest him, so...

Don't worry. It'll be over before then.

Be careful.

There's a problem with the passport. It's urgent!

Darn it.

Call

Hello? There's a problem with the passport. It'll have to be made again.

- I'll call you tomorrow. - Darn it!

Darn it.

- We got him! - Yes!

We got Jeong Tae-gyu! He'll be at his vacation home in an hour.

Good work.

Justitia, your battle outfit right now is the best one yet.

My battle capabilities, too.

- And what I asked for? - It's done.

Our advanced technology made it look like they just died yesterday...

Don't be late.

See you.

Drive safely!

Get him, Justitia!

You got this!

I think Jeong Tae-gyu hit him from behind.

He got stabbed in the back trying to help him.

It seems he fled in the car the lawyer came in.

Run the plate to track him down

- and call backup. - Yes, sir.

We worked like crazy to lock him up, but he's already escaped.

We'll get him again soon.

Long time no see.

Darn it.

Darn it. You betrayed me.

And you're smiling?

You see, demons are cunning, just like you.

Really?

But too bad for you.

I can't just let it go.

Put it down.

I told you to put it down.

You rat!

I'll begin your final trial.

You've already admitted that you killed them.

And you definitely haven't been forgiven.

Have you repented at all?

Repent what?

This is going to be good.

I'm going to invite you to my world.

You'll experience what you've done to your victims.

It'll be like you're in a dream

that's all too real.

What is this place?

You killed a total of 14 people.

If we exclude Jeong Seon-ho's mother and Inspector Kim So-yeong,

there are 12 victims of the J serial killings.

Darn it.

Jeong Jae-geol told me

that you enjoyed the hunt,

so I'm going to hunt you now.

Hunt?

Killing a person is murder.

Killing a monster like you is hunting.

But this is too boring, isn't it?

It'll end too soon

so I've prepared something special.

What the...?

You have 10 seconds to run.

- Ten, nine... - Darn it!

One.

Darn it!

He's fast.

Darn it!

Psycho wench!

See? You should've just died earlier.

Don't worry. I'm actually quite a humanitarian.

I'll get you this time.

Stop, please.

You rat.

How does it feel, being in hell?

Father?

Welcome.

Now that's a cold father-son reunion.

How have you been?

Stop glaring. I called you here to give you a gift.

You trusted him, but he betrayed you, and now you're in hell.

You must have been so angry.

You probably vowed to kill him

if you ever saw him again.

I'll give you a chance for revenge. There's only one rule.

Whoever kills the other first, wins.

What? Revenge?

Seriously?

Do you think this old man can beat me?

Well, what do you think, old man?

Father, just think of it

as sacrificing yourself for your child.

Don't feel too bad.

I won't.

Because I'm not your father.

Get it together.

There's one more place you have to go.

What the...?

I'm going to...

I'm going to kill her...

Are you up?

What is this? How are you here?

Do you remember?

Han Da-on's house.

You scum!

Darn it!

You severed Han Da-on's family members' left hand, arm, and foot

when they were still alive.

- So I chopped off your left hand, too. - You rat!

How does it feel?

My hand! You rat!

You killed the people dearest to the one I love most.

An innocent young couple and their little child.

My hand!

So were all your other victims.

You rat!

They were ordinary people

working hard every day.

I only exterminated pests.

Disgusting pests who leeched off others because they were poor.

Poor people even the state couldn't save!

I, Jeong Tae-gyu, solved their problem!

The statute of limitations expired a long time ago.

Nobody cares.

You're the only one talking.

It's boring and dull, darn it!

That's why I'll remember it for a long time.

It's my way of comforting those who unfairly lost their lives,

and the real comforting...

starts now.

What's left are your arm and foot, right?

No, I didn't mean what I said.

No.

Don't do it.

Please!

Don't, please!

No, please! Please...

Please stop!

Please stop. It hurts too much.

It does?

Your victims hurt, too, just like you.

They desperately wanted to live,

and their families

have been in pain for decades.

Don't be a crybaby.

What? Then what can I do?

What can I do so you'll spare me?

Get changed.

What?

Okay.

I...

I changed. Now what do I do?

Really? Then let's beat you up a little.

What?

No...

No, don't...

That's enough. Stop...

Stop.

Stop, my foot.

Please spare me.

Please.

Apologize to the innocent victims whose lives you took.

To their families who have lived in pain their entire lives.

I'm sorry...

Mean it.

I'm sorry!

Please forgive me!

Apologizing is an obligation, but forgiveness isn't.

I hope you learn that in hell.

There is no death penalty in hell,

so you should prepare yourself.

You rat!

Are you messing with me?

Sinner Jeong Tae-gyu has killed people but not repented or been forgiven.

I, Justitia, as a demon and a judge,

will kill the sinner and send him to hell.

Go to hell.

Gehenna

Gehenna.

Jeong Tae-gyu

Kim Eun-yeong, Han Ji-on, Kim So-yeong

Ju In-young, Park Ok-sun, Choi Hui-yeon, Jeong Ye-chan

Ha Jung-ho, Ko Yeong-sim, Kwon Su-jeong, Han Sang-hyeok, Kim Eun-yeong

Lee Bo-ra, Lee So-ra

Jeong Ye-chan

Kim Eun-yeong

Han Ji-on

Kim So-yeong

Rest in peace now.

Lee Na-ra

Han Sang-hyeok

And Judge Kang?

Does she like the soup?

Gosh. Why are you stuffing yourself with funeral food like it's your last meal?

Are you on death row?

Shut up and get me some more meat and sweet rice cake.

Meat and sweet rice cake.

- There you go. - What are you doing here?

The person who saved your life is dead.

Of course I should help out.

- Hello. - Hey.

Congratulations. You've made it on the news again.

Here.

While Assemblyman Jeong Jae-geol

still remains missing,

CEO Jeong Tae-gyu, who escaped while on special leave,

was found dead at his vacation home this morning.

Furthermore, body parts

presumed to belong to the victims of the J serial murders

committed by Jeong Tae-gyu were also found on the scene.

Did you destroy the evidence?

- Yes, of course. - Yes.

Good work.

And as you requested, we used the best caskets,

and our advanced tech made it look like they just died yesterday...

I didn't ask.

- Here. - Right, you didn't.

The soup was a bit salty,

but the meat was good.

If we ever see each other again,

come say hello. I'll buy you dinner,

and...

thank you, friend.

You said you must return to hell once the mission was complete.

Don't go.

Or let's go together.

I don't have to go, for now.

I had no idea you'd drag an angel into all this.

So are you here for revenge?

I still have enough strength to fight you.

I was upset,

but you lived

and completed your mission.

Congratulations.

You may return to hell immediately and remain loyal to me.

Am I still your heir?

You are,

and always will be.

I have a favor to ask. If you allow it,

I'll return to hell and become your loyal heir.

I got a vacation. Three years.

Then after three years...

Han Da-on.

Humans promise forever, though they know nothing of the future,

but I'm sure they're genuine when they make the promise.

I can't promise you forever, but I'll promise you this.

The memories we build together

will sustain me for eons to come,

so...

be happy for the next three years, even if it's just for me.

Okay?

Gosh, my dear Da-on.

You're too kind to catch the criminals.

You'll still love me though, right?

I will, you demon.

I'm sad, Judge Kang.

I'm sure it was a pain to work with a judge like me.

It must have been tough

working with someone like me who always cut you off.

- So you were aware... - Hello?

Yeah, why?

Let's go. I'll carry it for you.

I can go alone. I'll see you later.

All right.

Judge Kang Bit-na

Judge Kang?

Leaving without a goodbye?

It's not like we were that close.

I know you two don't like me.

You're right. I didn't like you because you were arrogant.

And I was jealous because you were a hotshot.

I posted malicious comments on articles about you.

I deleted all of them though.

And your final verdict?

Your last trial was something to see.

I'm sorry for misjudging you, Judge Kang.

There are so many lawyers these days.

People like you won't be competitive.

You think you'll be able to deal with the annoying clients?

Not a chance.

So don't think about opening your own law practice,

and just continue

being a judge as you have,

until retirement.

By the way, are you sure you're not dating? You're always together.

We said no!

You never know what'll happen.

I should get going.

I'll always pray for you.

Thank you.

There are many churches along the coast.

- I'm not going. - Gosh.

You need to get your ticket into heaven and charge full speed ahead.

I'll make a U-turn.

Goodness!

I just can't get to you. You're unreachable.

I...

I want to become a great judge like you.

Are your grades good?

Well, not yet...

Gosh, don't discourage him.

It's okay if you don't get good grades.

It's totally not okay.

If you want to become a judge, you have to study hard.

- Study hard. - You heard her, right?

Yes.

You're just trying to make it less sad.

And you're trying to get me to smack you.

Don't worry.

I'll move in and make sure to discipline him.

What?

But are you sure you don't want me to come?

You've asked me that too many times.

I should go.

Bye.

Goodbye.

Thank you, Judge Kang.

2 Years Later

I told you I'd pay you back! How could you sue me?

Hey. Let's be honest. You were never going to pay me back!

All right. Please calm down, both of you.

- You stay out of this, Judge! - Stay out of this, Judge!

Hey! Did I say I'd pay you back or not?

Yeah, you've been saying that for a year!

I said I'd pay you back this month!

And pick up your phone!

Judge Kang!

Oh, my.

Look at those bags under your eyes.

They must be weighing you down.

Goodness.

How are they now?

A bit better.

You're still pretty anyway.

I know.

Oh, right. Judge Kang, that man is here again.

What was his name again?

Right, fabric softener!

See you.

Did you wait long?

I fell asleep waiting for you.

What?

Should I apply to be transferred here?

There's only one year left now.

Sorry, I should've requested time off.

You said you wanted to live the life of a real judge.

That's cool. I respect you for it.

Still...

I'm being too selfish, aren't I?

It's all right. You were always selfish.

Control your strength. Please.

I thought my arm fell off.

Goodness! Do you want me to blow on it?

Not here, but...

here.

It's too crowded here.

But I don't care about that.

Seriously? Talk about timing.

I'm busy. Get to it.

So suddenly?

All right.

Oh, my.

What is it?

I've been transferred back to Seoul Central Court.

Really?

Is there anyone you've missed?

Not me. That's obvious.

I'm not sure if I miss them,

but I've been curious how they're doing.

I have to pack again.

I'll help you.

Cha Min-jeong

Ms. Cha. Let's eat, too.

Right. Should we?

Yes.

Just a moment.

Management Support Team Manager Cha Min-jeong

Let's go.

- Really? - Eat loads there.

- It's all so good. - Excuse me.

We didn't order this.

A woman over there sent it over.

She paid for your meal, too.

What?

She left.

Enjoy.

They say you lose your taste as you age,

but you still got it. It's seasoned just right.

What a ridiculous thing to say.

Do you ever stop yakking?

Here. Take these side dishes with you.

You have to eat well if you're going to be a judge until you drop dead.

You punk! Don't toss your cigarette butt there!

Come back here!

Ma'am.

This time it looks just like you.

Really?

Judge, I missed you

Hey, kid.

Can you promise me you'll only draw as a hobby?

Okay. I'll draw you again as a hobby next time!

Again?

Okay!

If you're asking if I've put it all behind me,

I haven't.

When you lose your child and grandchildren,

you're just never the same again.

Mom...

But these days, I laugh when I watch TV

and go out with my friends.

At first,

every breath I took was weighed with guilt.

But you've gotten better in the last two years.

And you'll continue to get better.

I hope so.

Crime Victim Assistance Center

My daughter

would want me to live a normal life like everyone else.

Of course.

Sergeant Cleaning

Yu-gyeong!

- Hello. - Hello.

Here, let me.

No, it's all right.

- It's not too heavy today. - Still.

- Yours, too. - Gosh, I'm fine.

- Let's go. - But...

Gosh, I feel bad.

That seems dangerous.

What should we do about him?

What did he say?

"I want to enjoy the little things in life with the person I love," he said.

He must be crazy.

Man-do's the one you should really be worried about.

- What's wrong with him? - Well...

Venerable, I heard your nose bled while preparing for the service.

Even a nosebleed is Buddha's blessing.

I admire your valiant devotion.

Wait, Venerable.

If I keep this up, I'll go to Paradise, right?

Will I?

Venerable!

I really want to go...

Hwangcheon Villa

Green light, red light!

Green light, red light.

Green light, red light...

Whoever loses has to buy the bread!

- No! - Okay!

- Come on. - All right.

- Green light, red light! - Hey, wait for me!

Green light, red light.

Hey, do it again.

Everyone, fill your glasses.

Who's going to pour me a glass?

- Wait a moment. - Thank you.

In case we run out.

All right. Let's raise our glasses.

Judge Kang Bit-na,

- many happy returns! - Cheers!

You haven't changed.

But you have, I see.

I haven't.

Ta-da.

I tried these last time.

They're spicy and perfect for drinking.

- Try them. - Okay.

This one is mala-flavored.

Let's try it.

You too. Here.

Try it.

Thank you.

Good, right?

- Should I get some more cola? - I'm fine.

You're in high school now, right? Are your grades better now?

Well... Yes.

That's a no, then.

But Detective Han helps him every week, so he's doing much better,

and he'll continue to improve.

Yeah. Right.

Goodness, you're scaring him, Boss.

Are you a boss now?

Well, I opened a small restaurant.

Everyone here gets to eat for free. Come anytime.

- Wow! - That's great!

Don't just give food away for free.

You'll never make enough money and get rich.

I just need enough to live comfortably.

Gosh, of course.

She's right.

Right, Mother-in-Law?

Yes, you're right.

My mom really missed you, Judge Kang.

Really?

I know this is overdue,

but thank you for everything.

The landlady hasn't changed.

It's good to see them, right?

Yes, it's been a while.

But the thought of seeing them every day

gives me chills.

What about me?

What about the thought of seeing me every day?

Does that answer your question?

Yes, it does.

I really missed you.

A lot.

I missed you too.

That's it?

What?

How much longer do you want?

As much as you love me.

This is nice.

Okay, eat just one more.

I had five already.

I'll be too busy to feed you from next week on.

Eat while I still can.

I can buy my meals at the cafeteria.

Oh, right! Wait.

Mom, I'm going to school.

Bye! For real this time!

Gosh.

Court

Welcome Back to Seoul Central Court, Judge Kang Bit-na! Best of Luck!

Thank You for Coming Back to Us!

Our Pride! Star! Hot Issue! Judge Kang Bit-na!

We Are So Glad to Have You Back!

It's Judge Kang.

Welcome back, Judge Kang!

- Welcome back! - It's great to see you again.

I'm your fan now.

- Welcome back, Judge Kang. - I'm a huge fan.

- Good luck! - Thank you.

Kang Bit-na Court of the Republic of Korea

Court

The Central Court's Pride Welcome Back!

Welcome back, Judge Kang.

I was against this.

Your assassination attempt has failed.

That critical reporter just published another article.

What did they say? More slander?

They praised you this time.

"Judge Kang Bit-na, who handed down a death sentence to Jeong Tae-gyu,"

"is soon to return to Seoul Central Court."

"She's transformed from a terrible judge, whose rulings..."

"could make even a demon cry, into the Joker who protects Gotham City."

"What will she do next?"

What? Why would the Joker protect Gotham City?

Wait. I'm Joker? Not Batman?

Your previous rulings were a bit too...

Reporter Jo Ah-ran

Reporter Jo Ah-ran?

Just wait.

Smile. She called you the Joker.

Like this.

Namo Amitabhaya...

18th Criminal Division Single Judge

My channel, The Grandfather of Law, has...

bang, bang!

...finally reached 100,000 viewers!

If anyone objects, sue me!

I'm ready to take you on!

"The Grandfather of Law"?

He gives very useful advice.

The comments are quite respectable.

No one would dare leave a negative comment on a former judge.

But he was a corrupt judge.

And you were his accomplice.

Then I'll subscribe,

but I don't want to see his face.

We're getting married next month.

You're coming, right?

Yes...

But... How did it happen?

I saw him presiding over a case,

and he was glowing.

Gosh.

This is why they invited me out.

- This is why. - It's embarrassing.

Bit-na!

Hey! It's been a while, Da-hui!

- Who's this? - She's soon to be my sister-in-law.

Oh, her.

Are you rich since you're a judge?

Can you buy us burgers?

What?

We became close when we started high school.

He gives me advice when I'm having a hard time.

And when my classes end late, he takes me home, saying it's dangerous.

I got it, so get the ice cream.

Okay.

You're a bit rude, aren't you?

Who said you could do that?

This is how friends eat.

"Friends"? Since when are we friends...?

Can I put it in one pile now?

Of course.

I think we're seeing each other too often.

It's been two years,

and this is the greeting I get?

I still have a year left before I go back.

Is it fun playing judge?

Yes, it's quite fun.

There's something even more fun.

Lucifer has made you an offer.

In your final year,

if you kill 10 sinners and send them to hell,

he'll let you live as a human.

I hope you refuse, of course.

You're still...

my heir.

Make your decision quickly.

Lucifer is...

impatient.

Seoul Nobong Police

Jeong Tae-gyu

From Moon Jeong-jun's case to Jeong Tae-gyu's case,

we know it's the same culprit,

but we haven't even been able to identify them for two years.

It's shameful to admit as an officer.

I hope you feel the shame, too.

From tomorrow on, make sure not to lose another criminal.

Chin up, shoulders back.

Yes, sir.

Yes, sir.

We haven't caught them yet, but we will no matter what. Okay?

Especially this one.

I'll get them for sure. Don't stop me.

We won't, punk. Let's go!

Yes, sir.

I'll show you. The new me.

Goodness.

Just become the new you already.

- Let's go. - Gosh.

Goodness.

Bit-na

See you tonight.

I have to talk to you about something.

What do you want to do?

If I become human, I can live with you the rest of my life,

but...

I have to kill people.

Ten in a year.

I'm not afraid that the police will catch me.

I won't be caught anyway.

Then what's troubling you?

To kill sinners,

I have to hand down light sentences and let them go.

Then the victims and their families will hurt again.

Doing that when I know how they'll feel is...

That's not what a judge should do.

You told me once

that if I killed Jeong Tae-gyu,

you would free me from jail with everything you had as a demon

and if I let Jeong Tae-gyu live,

you'd give everything as a judge

to lock him up.

That no matter what choice I made, you trusted me.

So no matter what choice you make,

I trust you.

I know you'll make a wise decision.

You're such a good person.

It's all thanks to you, Kang Bit-na.

Hand.

Counsel

Let's continue.

Excuse me, Judge.

When will the trial end?

I have a drinking appointment after this.

Defendant. Is that the attitude of a repentant person?

Because you assaulted and stalked the victim,

she's badly injured and still in the hospital.

Still alive, though.

What?

She's still alive.

- "Still"? - Yes.

For now.

Let's end the trial here for today.

Court

Everyone, this is the Goddess of Justice.

Teacher! But why is she holding a sword?

And why are her eyes covered? Is she playing hide-and-seek?

Don't cry.

Tell me everything the defendant did to you,

- so I can judge properly. - Why are her eyes covered?

Should we ask the judge?

Yes!

I'm a bit busy right now. Bye.

Judge. Please.

Me too, please.

But are you really a judge?

- I don't think so. - What?

I am a judge. Look.

I'm wearing a judge's robes.

This is a secret...

but I'm actually a demon.

Liar! No demon's that pretty.

What?

Yeah. You're very pretty.

You're like a celeb.

You're prettier than my mom.

You all have discerning eyes.

Fine. What are you curious about?

Why are her eyes covered and why is she holding a sword?

Only when her eyes are covered can she make a fair judgement.

She weighs the person's sins on the scale to see how heavy they are,

and she uses the sword to punish them justly.

But what is justice?

When good people live happily and bad people are punished,

that's justice.

Then are you a good judge or a bad judge?

I am...

a judge from hell.

The Judge from Hell

Special thanks to Park Ho-san, Shin Sung-rok and Kim Seung-hwa

Episode

Moon Jeong-jun: Jang Do-ha

Cha Min-jeong: Park Jung-yeon

Bae Ja-yeong: Lim Se-joo

Yoo Ji-ho: Yang Hee-sang

Jang Sun-hui: Nam Neung-mi

Yang Seung-bin: Yang Kyung-won

Choi Won-joong: Oh Eui-sik

Won Chang-seon: Kang Shin-il

Jang Mun-jae: Choi Dae-hoon

Satan: Park Ho-san

Bael: Shin Sun-grok

Justitia: Oh Na-ra

Paimon: Yoon Tae-ha

Valak: Kim Sang-woo

Gremory: Jeong Ha-dam

Gabriel: Kim Hyeon-mok

Lee Ah-rong: Kim Ah-young

Koo Man-do: Kim In-kwon

Lee Joong-ok and Ha Kyung-min

Jang Myeong-suk: Kim Jae-hwa

Oh Han-kyul and Park Ji-yeon

Jeong Ju-eun: Kim Seung-hwa

Na Yeong-jin: Lee Gyu-hoe

Lee Mi-do and Kim Kwang-kyu

Choi Won-gyeong: Doh Eun-ha

Joo Hyeong-seok: Han Sang-jin

Joo Da-hui: Lee Ga-yeon

Kim So-yeong: Kim Hye-hwa

Park Dong-hun: Kim Ji-hoon

Ko Eun-seop: Park Ji-hoon

Yoo Hong-cheol: Jung Suk-yong

Jeong Jae-geol: Kim Hong-pa

Jeong Tae-gyu, J: Lee Kyu-han

Jeong Seon-ho: Choi Dong-gu

and Oh Mi-ja: Kim Young-ok

Han Da-on: Kim Jae-yeong

Kang Bit-na: Park Shin-hye