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(Balance: -97,390 dollars)

How could he take 280,000 dollars just because things are tough?

What's the relationship between Jang Yoon Suk and Park Sam Soo?

Are you two dating?

- You're hiding something, right? - What could I be hiding?

The mediator fee, 280,000 dollars, 10 percent of the settlement!

Is that what Prosecutor Jang Yoon Suk is saying?

Anyway, don't you dare run away with the money.

Why are you always on the phone with him? What are you two?

News reporters are close to all types of brats.

And that's how you end up cleaning up after dogs?

You always bring that up when you have nothing to say!

Anyway, don't you dare think about taking that money on your own.

Even if you're tempted...

to pay out all your debt with the money,

you have to think of me, Park Sam Soo.

- All right? - All right! Get in.

Fine.

Please come in.

How did it go?

It worked out well.

My son-in-law is so competent.

Great job.

When he runs to be Chief Justice of the Supreme Court,

please look after him.

I've done all sorts of things.

My goodness.

I have someone who's more experienced here.

Forgive me for my arrogance.

In my experience,

there has never been anyone who couldn't be bought.

Nothing beats money.

Prosecutors are humans too.

Of course, they make mistakes.

If people take that and scrutinize them for faking a case,

the country will be in disaster as people won't trust the law.

You're right, sir.

Some kids spending six years in jail?

That's no big deal!

Back in our days,

people needed to have been in jail for at least 20 years...

for them to say anything anywhere.

Just six years?

It's like they went to school!

I'm sorry I'm late.

- It's fine. - I apologize.

Nice to meet you, Attorney Park Tae Yong.

I'm glad that everything worked out.

You haven't changed in years.

People really don't change easily, do they?

No, they don't.

It's been a long time,

and whether it was intended or not, if I ever hurt you in any way,

I apologize.

That's good enough, right?

Attorney Park probably told you.

All you need to do is to sign.

Isn't it great that we're all reconciling here?

Write your name and date...

at the bottom of the page,

and stamp your fingerprint.

(Law Offices of Daeseok)

Is there a problem?

Are you okay?

You look uncomfortable.

I remember!

These guys have disabilities.

Even back in the days, they couldn't write their names.

Are you still unable to write your names?

You really haven't changed much.

What should we do?

Please give me two pieces of paper.

(Choi Jae Pil)

Look at this. "Choi Jae Pil. Kang Sang Hyun."

Sang Hyun, let's get this over with.

This is your name.

Just draw exactly this.

You don't have to draw it nicely. Just make it similar.

What are you doing?

We've come so far. Let's just finish it up.

- Please have a seat. - You realize how much this is?

Attorney Park is tired, and so am I.

Just draw exactly this.

Just draw it exactly.

Draw it!

Draw it exactly!

Are you here to have fun?

Are you here to play with your friends?

Go and have a seat.

Your friends have confessed.

Why did you kill the old lady?

What do you mean?

Soo Chul and Jae Pil already confessed.

Look at you, pretending as if you're innocent.

You should become an actor.

Give me a piece of paper and a pen.

Sit up.

I'll say it out loud, you write.

On February 7, 2013, I have...

What are you doing? Start writing!

On February 7, 2013, I have...

Write, you punk!

Again.

On...

Don't you hear me?

I...

can't write.

You don't know how to write?

- No. - You should've said so!

You made me hurt my hand.

Wait.

Here.

You can read though, right?

Look at this, and draw.

Draw it exactly the same.

(Confession)

(On...)

Draw it exactly the same!

That's not it! Draw it exactly the same!

You confessed everything at the police station, right?

And your confession is here too. Okay?

Prosecutors are so considerate.

We prepare these things for you.

Isn't it convenient? Check what it says.

And sign here. Here.

Sign here.

Write your name.

Write your name.

What's wrong?

Write it!

I can't.

Don't you know how to write?

No?

Darn it.

(Jang Yoon Suk)

Hello, Detective Jung.

How did someone who doesn't know how to write fill out a confession?

Come on, Mr. Jang.

He had a bit of a problem,

so I helped him a little, that's all.

We're a full-service operation here.

We're not ignorant like they used to be in the past.

There are still people who can't write?

Korea has a long way to go before we become a first-world nation.

Sang Hyun, Jae Pil. No one will force you to do anything.

You don't have to write it if you don't want to.

Don't be afraid, and do what you want.

Why are you saying that? We came all the way here.

Why can't you draw this?

You don't have to wait five years. You'll get paid right away.

I won't draw it.

Sang Hyun, it's 2.8 million dollars.

It's a whopping 2.8 million dollars.

I won't draw it either.

You're trying to send us back to prison.

Wait. I don't think you understand the contents.

I don't like it!

Mr. Park.

Don't order around my friends and tell them what to do.

It says to push.

He read it.

He read what it said.

What's going on?

Are you angry?

Mr. Park. People are all the same.

They like being respected...

and hate being disrespected.

Please don't pressure my clients to do something.

What about me?

It's good for the clients if their names are cleared.

You get praise...

and gain experience.

What about me?

I just find you a philanthropist, that's it?

And what if I do? What happens next?

What is my role here?

(Daeseok)

I like saving 2.8 million dollars,

but what will you do now?

I'll find another way.

You couldn't keep three local kids in check?

Why must all of us suffer because of you?

We were all happy, thinking it was a done deal.

How humiliating is this?

I'm sorry, sir.

Do you think the mayor of Seoul is the highest I'll go?

You should go much higher.

How do you think I'd feel if my son-in-law...

demeans all the experience I worked hard to gain?

I've done it all.

Manual labor. Protests during college.

I was an entry level at a company and brought it into Africa.

I was a corporation chairman, and am the mayor of Seoul.

Fraud, embezzlement...

Minus those.

There's only one thing I've never done.

Yoon Suk. See that blue, traditional house?

- Yes, sir. - I want...

to live in that house.

I want to move into the Blue House.

(Mayor of Seoul Kang Chul Woo)

What have you done?

You ran for office once and lost.

There's nothing I haven't done,

but you haven't done much.

This is the difference between you and me.

Once I have a goal,

I trek onward and do whatever it takes.

That's my way of doing things.

Don't make excuses and find me a way.

Yes, sir.

(Mayor of Seoul Kang Chul Woo)

Darn it. That incompetent loser.

An old reporter is now an IT developer.

You're impressive.

Sam Soo. You have zero interest in me, right?

I've always been a developer, never a reporter.

You wear that hat even in the summer, right?

You'll get athlete's foot on your head.

You really do have zero interest in me.

- Sam Soo. - Yes?

I have pattern baldness.

I was so moved when I saw this photo.

I even made it my wallpaper.

Are you a sicko?

You are.

What about my request?

I was moved by this photo. That's why I'm working on it now!

(Park Tae Yong, the Perfect Match for Samjung's 3 Men)

He's missing teeth.

Me too.

They all look poor, including you.

This high school grad lawyer went bankrupt.

People with absolutely nothing got together...

and are holding their fists in the air, trying to do something.

How could I not tear up?

I'm getting drunk just from coffee.

I'm tearing up again now.

Hey. Do you even know who those people are?

What are you talking about?

What could I know?

It's clear as day that they've been wronged.

Plus, you're an expert when it comes to people like that.

You latch yourself onto people like that...

and live off of their stories.

You were meant for each other!

Hey!

Stop talking nonsense.

Forget all of that. Can I make money off of their story?

I need to strike gold with this.

If I don't pay my roommate 500 dollars a month,

I'll get kicked out and have to move into a semi-basement again.

How could a journalist...

not mention justice, human rights, truth, or anything like that once,

and only spew out things like money and apartments?

You're so low.

I don't want to even talk to you.

That's not all!

I must get revenge on the jerks who kicked me out of the four gates.

- You can do it well, right? - Of course, I'll do it well.

But...

it'll take some time.

Hey. I borrowed money from my mom who gives body scrubs.

I have to pay her back.

- Really? - Yes.

Nice.

You're strong, right?

You're not smart,

but you're incredibly strong.

Well...

So? Should I find you a nice gig job?

- Should I? - What is it?

It's nothing hard.

Mr. Cho. That man...

He reported his father-in-law just because he's getting a divorce.

That despicable jerk.

(Attorney Park Tae Yong)

Mr. Park is mad at me and won't call or take my calls.

(My cases)

There's no news about when the retrial will be.

(Attorney Park Tae Yong)

Darn it. There's no joy in living.

He got too ahead of himself a few days ago...

and messed things up.

My gosh. I've never seen punks whom you couldn't buy before.

Where does a high school grad lawyer and losers who cleaned up poop...

get such guts?

To be honest, I'm flustered.

They are way too uneducated.

They're fearless.

What if the retrial suddenly gets granted,

and Park Sam Soo blabs all over the media?

It'll be impossible to contain.

Isn't there another way to handle this?

If money won't work, we'll use the law.

Let's begin the retrial right away.

The statute of limitations expires on February 6.

If we have the retrial before then,

the real culprits will keep quiet.

Then we will win the retrial.

I'm a bit slow to understand.

The statute of limitations is expiring soon.

Why would the real culprits come clean now?

They'd go to prison if they do.

If the retrial starts,

they will bury the truth in court.

My gosh. You're amazing.

We'll control the retrial judicial team.

You handle the media please, Mayor Kang.

- Okay. - The Prosecutors' Office...

will need to train the real culprits.

Yes, sir.

Let's put an end to this frustrating fight.

We give them the retrial. Block the truth from getting out.

- Situation resolved. - Resolved.

This strategy is a work of art.

Let's proceed right away.

That's a fabulous plan!

Thank you for the scoop.

We love scoops more than food here.

Sure.

Ms. Shin.

The Samjung case will be retried.

Call this number and gather more information.

Tell Lee Yoo Kyung to write up an exclusive story.

If you need, ask the Local News Department for backup.

The article can be published at 3 p.m.

All of a sudden?

Mayor Kang only told us.

We're acting together, so stick to the schedule.

I mean, is this really necessary?

Don't make any plans for tonight.

Mayor Kang wants to see us,

in addition to giving us this scoop.

I think I already hear...

our office building go up.

Sure.

- Ms. Lee. - Yes?

You can go back to work.

I have something for you.

The Samjung three-man murder will be retried.

Call that number right now.

The article will be published at 3 p.m.

Don't tell anyone before that.

- Okay. - Not even Sam Soo.

Okay.

(Samjung Case to be Retried 1 Month after Application)

Wait, what? No way!

Unbelievable! How did this happen?

Oh, someone's calling.

Hello, Ms. Lee.

Are you sure your exclusive story isn't false?

You could have given me a heads-up.

Congratulations. I'll see you at the press conference tomorrow.

Mr. Park?

I heard that he's packing tuna in Busan.

Is someone talking about me?

Too bad this neighborhood still has no public restrooms.

Are you not getting in any trouble these days?

Prosecutor Jang, we're not kids anymore.

You're not kids anymore?

Deok Jung, look at you. Now you even talk back to me.

I'm sorry.

What about you, Won Bok?

I hope you're not as timid as before.

Well...

Are you still a crybaby?

Why did you want to meet here, of all places?

I don't really feel comfortable being here.

What? What's wrong?

Have you done something bad here?

Let me guess.

Let me guess. Did you kill some old lady here or something?

You're right. It's not like we've done something bad.

There's no reason we shouldn't be here.

- You punk. - Sorry.

Stop crying!

You're a grown man. You even killed a person, for goodness' sake.

You all heard the kid's confession earlier, right?

You guys didn't kill the lady.

Just watch your mouths.

Now get out.

Can we really leave?

Didn't you hear me?

I told you to watch your mouths, not cover your ears.

Leave.

Come on, you punk.

Guys, say goodbye, at least.

Thank you, sir.

So what should you do now?

Won Bok, tell me.

Okay. Well...

We should keep our mouths shut...

because we didn't kill the lady.

Is he a genius or what? Give him a big hand!

Let me sing you a song I learned...

while investigating striking workers at the Public Security Department.

Divided, we die

Swayed, we die too

We march as one

To victory

Just do as the song says.

We're one. We're a team.

- We're a team. - We're a team.

- We're a team. - We're a team.

This is a great opportunity.

If you're summoned as witnesses,

just appear in court and deny it as it says there.

What if you disobey me and tell the truth?

Since the statute of limitations hasn't passed, we'll go to prison.

We don't want that to happen now, do we?

In seven months, you'll be free forever.

The solution was right under our noses.

Supreme Court Justice Jo Ki Soo sure is brilliant.

Thanks to him, I saved 2.8 million dollars.

I heard that you love French wine.

I hope you like this.

I love it. I absolutely love it.

Thank you again for giving us this scoop.

I didn't know reporters love scoops more than food.

Are they tasty?

They sure are.

I've been frustrated...

by one thing lately.

What is it?

Park Sam Soo and Park Tae Yong, who used to clean up dog poop for me.

What are they up to these days?

I'm afraid we don't know either.

I told Park Sam Soo everything about me...

so he could write my autobiography.

I wouldn't want him to tell others all my privates stories.

It makes me anxious.

But I can't seem to find out what the two are up to.

It's not like I have someone to tell me.

If that's the problem, don't worry.

We'll keep you updated from now on.

- Really? - Yes.

In that case, I should give you something in return.

Thank you.

How does it feel to shake the world?

It feels awesome. Thank you.

It's extremely uncommon for a retrial to proceed so fast.

It's an important matter,

so keep a close eye on Lawyer Park and the progress.

Report to me both in the morning and the evening.

Yes, ma'am.

Anyway, what's Sam Soo up to these days?

It seems like he's still in Busan.

I heard that he works part-time at a cold storage warehouse.

Keep an eye on him too.

Make sure to cover today's press conference thoroughly.

Yes, ma'am.

Have a look around my office.

A retrial is no joke.

Philanthropists who support a good cause...

We need philanthropists' help...

to prove the innocence of the weak.

But it's not as easy as I thought.

The court decided on the retrial unusually fast.

Last May,

with the homeless girl case,

I rewrote the history of this country's judiciary.

I believe that incident encouraged the court to be more flexible.

On what grounds did you apply for a retrial?

The real culprits of the Samjung case...

haven't been caught yet.

Are you implying that three people were falsely convicted of murder?

I can't tell you whether it was a manipulation or a mistake...

for sure yet.

But I'm convinced that my clients...

did not commit the crime.

Three men were punished for a murder...

committed by three other men.

I'll do my best to dig out the truth.

(Attorney Park Tae Yong)

On that note,

I know that there are philanthropists...

throughout society, who are remaining quiet.

I urge you...

to take an interest in this retrial.

Don't hesitate. Step forward...

for the weak.

Thank you.

Is he innocent or naive?

How can he be so excited over a retrial?

We should have granted a retrial sooner.

He may not be on our side,

but I do admire his passion and ambition.

He reminds me of my youth.

A "bulldozer", "stubborn", "reckless"...

These words spring to mind.

People from a humble background...

who have nothing but passion...

tend to settle for and get excited over...

small achievements.

And they get frustrated by the first mistake they make.

It's a vicious circle.

Mr. Justice, I admire you.

Finishing off the retrial before the statute of limitations passes.

Bringing down the enemy with what the enemy wants.

How did you think of that?

You really are incredible.

Oh, my. You flatter me.

(Law Office of Park Tae Yong)

A retrial only one month after application?

Don't you find it fishy?

- What do you mean? - It's going too fast.

Did the Justice Department even read your written opinion?

It's my achievement.

The world's finally changing.

Has this happened before?

Ms. Lee, you have to trust me.

Rewriting the history...

of the judiciary as a high school grad lawyer!

What a movie this is, right?

It's good work.

It's already 8:30 a.m.

I have to drop by my house.

Go ahead.

I'll be right back. Just wait.

Okay.

(Law Office of Park Tae Yong)

I'll help you out just in a moment.

You have to sit up when you eat.

Don't be picky with your food.

Mi Yeon and Jae Hyun, would you like some water?

E Yeon and Jae Hyun, Uncle is home!

My exam is coming up soon. You should've come faster!

I had a press conference. Let me off the hook.

Uncles, are you two fighting?

No, we're best friends!

I told you to cook Jae Hyun's egg completely!

Have you been feeding the kids properly?

- Stop it. - All right. Go.

Study hard!

Do you want some seaweed?

E Hyun loves seaweed.

How could he forget?

Uncle, can I really start learning the piano from next month?

Your mom already told you?

Jae Hyun, you'll only play well when you eat well.

Eat up.

Uncle, I'm starting taekwondo!

Yes, you can practice lots and compete nationally,

no, in the Olympics!

You'll only kick high when you eat well.

Eat up.

E Hyun, your teacher wrote that you're a wonderful singer.

Why are you guys having another parent viewing day?

I have to prepare clay and paint again?

Jae Hyun, you're a math genius.

You got everything right.

I'm sorry I'm late.

Everyone is late today.

I haven't checked Jae Hyun's planner, so you do it, okay?

All right.

Bye.

I'm starving.

- Tae Yong! - Yes?

Don't be late.

I feel...

like being late today.

Bye now.

What's wrong with him?

(Attorney Park Tae Yong)

I'm sorry I'm so late.

I wanted to treat you to something good.

I can't believe you chose tteokbokki and soondae.

I got them, though.

My mom said that I'd get punished if I make a woman's hands get wet.

You can't do that.

I didn't do much.

I didn't eat either.

I'm starving.

How is this red thing so good?

Are there a lot of articles on the press conference?

I couldn't check.

Are you looking down...

on other articles just because you deal with exclusive news only?

You're a busy man.

Do you keep up with those?

I may starve,

but I look my name up three times a day.

Let's see.

The screen is too small. It's not fun.

(Attorney Park Tae Yong)

This is it.

Back in the days, seeing banners made me ecstatic,

but now, typing my name up online...

gets me so excited!

There are so many articles on me. Look at that.

Did you get a lot?

(Why is the retrial specialist, Park Tae Yong, )

(looking for a philanthropist?)

This is good for today.

The kids really look like their mother.

Because she's their mother.

But they don't look like their dad at all.

Me?

Because I'm not their dad.

Then who are they?

She's my younger sister, these are my niece and nephew,

and Tae Sung, my younger brother.

You're not married?

I'm a bachelor.

Don't I look like it?

You thought I was married all along?

I guess I misunderstood.

You misunderstood, all right.

Oh, right. You have mail.

What?

Heo Jae Young?

The name looks familiar.

The defendants admit that they're guilty...

of having killed the old lady...

while trying to steal money at Dawoo Supermarket.

Heo Jae Young was the attorney of the Samjung Murder case,

and he's now the judge for the retrial.

I read over the records,

and it seems like he didn't do much back then.

Something smells fishy.

Don't you?

It must be a coincidence.

Don't worry.

I've got everything under the belt.

I don't know.

Do you want to go and catch a Mr. Park with me tomorrow?

My company was really for the idea of me coming here...

so that I can spy on you.

Am I finally a celebrity now?

Meeting Mr. Park isn't anything news-worthy.

So, Ms. Lee, you're my reporter that will write about me...

writing new history in the history of law?

I wouldn't say your reporter.

- Mr. Park, - Yes?

I brought some warm clothes for you.

Is that for me?

Yes.

Thank you. I know you wouldn't give anyone a present.

It feels so warm!

Thank you.

There he is.

Sir, could we get three servings of tuna sashimi over here?

This is a storage, not a restaurant!

Goodness!

- Aren't you cold? - What?

- Aren't you cold? - What?

Aren't you cold?

- What? - Aren't you cold?

How could you ask that while you're in warm clothes?

Why don't you get me a jacket and ask again?

- What brings you here? - To find ourselves a Sam Soo.

Did you not see my exclusive article?

Tuna is all that I see right now.

I'm thinking of tuna every moment of my day.

Always double-check on your tuna, even if it's dead. Tunas for life!

Sure. Whatever.

What are you doing?

Tuna in the day, pork belly at night.

What an idyllic life this is.

You're right. The air is fresh,

and you can see the stars well.

You think I'm here on a vacation? I'm exhausted!

You should've just continued on with the career you have.

Why are you working at a frozen storage?

What career?

I can't do anything when I have no money!

There's going to be a retrial, so come back to Seoul with us.

If I leave,

there will be a big dip in Korea's tuna supplies.

You don't know how precious tuna is because all you've had is mackerel.

You sound very dedicated to your tuna career.

Hey, I'm here because I caught two wrong mackerels.

You be careful too!

Mr. Park, we have to think far.

When the trio gets declared innocent and gets compensated,

I'll give you a share.

Do I seem like the type that'll take all the money to myself?

Like this pork belly, the three of us will share.

Let's go.

Drive safe. I'll call you.

- See you in Seoul! - Stop it.

My man Kwi Hyun, are you ready?

Are you ready?

I'm in Busan.

It's finally time for us to meet.

Park Tae Yong said he'd split the fee with me.

They'll be awarded about 2 million dollars,

so 10 percent of that is 200,000 dollars.

I'm sure he'll give me about 100,000.

Honey, are you ready?

I'm going up to Seoul right now.

Also, I picked a case of fresh plums.

I'll send them to your father, so send me his address.

I'll formally introduce myself to him this time.

Are you ready?

Do you think you could win over my dad with a case of plums?

You're not ready. You're clearly not.

Honey. Do you think all I have are plums?

Money will come pouring down soon.

I'll proudly introduce myself,

and shall we move forward toward marriage?

Are you ready?

Good work.

They think Park Tae Yong will work full time now.

He was just a gig worker until now.

A gig worker?

- My gosh! Ma'am. - I'm so honored.

How are you doing?

I'll replace the roof out front.

That way, you can do business rain or shine.

Of course. Thank you, Mr. Mayor.

I won't grant the permit for the large supermarket.

We must have each other's back and help each other.

You're the best! The best!

Let's have some gukbap before we go.

Okay?

- Sir. - Okay.

Hello, Mr. Moon.

Hello, sir.

So, Park Tae Yong is serving papers as a gig worker.

And Park Sam Soo...

is delivering tuna.

Gosh. Those guys are so commendable.

They are physically helping the economy.

If I were still at the company, I would've hired them immediately.

They find and do jobs that no one will do.

I like that attitude.

Thank you for the great information.

Your small town must have had high expectations...

when you passed the bar exam.

You have no idea.

Do you know what the happiest moment is...

when you pass the bar exam?

You wouldn't know how that feels.

The banner.

The flapping banner.

Park Tae Yong passed the bar exam!

(Park Tae Yong passed the bar exam! Will he become a dragon and ascend?)

(Wando, South Jeolla)

(Mortician's son Park Tae Yong came back from the dead!)

(Congratulations)

Park Tae Yong!

Park Tae Yong!

(Park Tae Yong passed the bar exam after 7 years!)

Who's being so loud?

Choon Ja. Oh Choon Ja.

- It's me, Tae Yong. - Hey, Tae Yong!

It's been so long!

My first love Choon Ja. Did you see the banners?

You know I passed the bar, right?

Of course, I know.

Everyone's talking about you.

Are you happy...

after dumping me to marry the Chinese restaurant kid?

- What? - Choon Ja.

Enjoy your Chinese food.

You have to make the sweet and sour pork crispy.

- Later. - Where are you going?

I have to make sure the banners are up properly.

(Park Tae Yong passed the bar exam after 7 years!)

Take care!

(Park Tae Yong made flower coffins...)

(and returned in a flowery palanquin.)

(Park Tae Yong made flower coffins...)

(and returned in a flowery palanquin.)

Park Tae Yong!

Yes, Park Tae Yong!

Thank you!

Didn't I send you 900 dollars to put up 30 banners?

There are only 25!

I circled the island several times!

What's the problem?

Why would someone who passed the bar go around and check that?

Hey. I've been waiting so long for this day.

And what about the ones that I wrote down for you?

"Joyakdo's Park Tae Yong returned as the Dragon King."

"Fly high, Park Tae Yong. Fly high."

What's wrong with you?

My heart still races...

when I think about that day.

Did that make you that happy?

To hicks from the countryside,

seeing banners up is the greatest joy.

Winning trials and overturning decisions?

They're nothing compared to the flapping banners.

Anyway, your first love's name was Oh Choon Ja?

Choon Ja.

She has an old school name,

but every guy on the island my age liked her.

Her nickname was "Magnet".

The entire town followed her around.

It's nice talking about the past.

It's nice that you like hearing about it.

Let's drive down together often.

- Sorry? - That's right.

Mr. Park will be back soon.

Darn it.

So, the lawyer said...

he'd split the fee with you, so you hopped on the train...

in the middle of the night and fled from Busan?

What else could I do? Mr. Park cried and begged.

How could I refuse?

True. I do pity him.

I cry again and again while watching the news.

Even in the middle of a press conference,

he begs for philanthropy.

Be understanding.

He's 97,000 dollars in the hole.

Now, give me your excellent idea...

about what I should do.

Prepare a great article.

Something special and unique,

deep and edgy.

You know, the stuff you like.

Turning another's rage and sorrow into money.

Something golden like that.

Hey. That's all I ever write.

Sam Soo. I'm calling it "Article Funding".

What do you think? It's nice, right?

If you write an article, the readers give you money.

Back in the day, people paid to read the papers.

That's possible now too.

It came to me when I was watching Mr. Park's press conference.

Three men were punished for a murder...

committed by three other men.

The real culprits. Catch them.

Catch them all!

- Me? - Yes.

- Am I a detective. - Look in the mirror.

You look like a detective.

A seasoned violent crimes unit detective at that.

I need to make money! I have no time for that.

You ignoramus! Release investigation instincts!

The prosecutor released murderers.

We'll catch those culprits...

and clear the names of the wrongly convicted.

The realization of justice created by a high school grad lawyer...

and a jobless reporter.

People absolutely love content like this.

Really?

Anyone can pay easily using this these days.

It's easier than buying a paper.

A new era in which good articles become money.

Sam Soo. Let's start that era.

- What are you doing? - I smell tuna.

You made me do it.

You adorable, cute little...

The trio's public defender is the judge for the retrial?

He became a judge when they hired people with legal experience.

What?

We should request a new judge.

I did.

You're quick.

It was immediately rejected.

Oh my gosh.

Something definitely stinks.

That's why I went all the way to Busan to bring you back.

You could've called. I would've run right up.

You wouldn't take my calls.

You could've texted.

Stay in the car today.

Don't fight with the Samjung people.

No!

He isn't a lawyer.

I remember him too.

He is not a lawyer.

That's right! I don't like it!

Wait. What do you mean?

I see... You've already...

confessed to the prosecutor. Right?

The trial won't take long.

Excuse me. Sir.

We didn't kill the old lady.

What did you just say?

We didn't...

kill her.

Hey, you. You can't do this now.

I'm only getting 300 dollars to do this.

You're terrible.

That lawyer said to apologize no matter what.

That it was the only way to get a reduced sentence.

It'll be bad for us if Heo Jae Young hears the case.

We have no choice.

Let's trust the court to have morals.

How can we trust the court when he told them to lie?

Trust me. I'll show you...

the power of the truth somehow.

- Are you confident? - Yes.

But don't tell any of this to Ms. Lee.

She'll only worry.

Okay! I trust you!

Before that, sign this.

Sign what?

It's an oath...

that you'll split all fees and awards if you win the case.

Evenly 50-50 between us.

I drafted this only because I have faith that you'll win.

A society of trust based on exchanged oaths.

But 60-40. I get 60.

That's... Okay.

- Okay. - I can give you that much.

(If we win the Samjung case, I will split the fees and awards.)

What a nice signature.

You should become a celebrity.

I knew it.

(Criminal Court 101 Samjung District Court)

We will now begin the retrial requested by the defendants...

Kang Sang Hyun, Lim Soo Chul, and Choi Jae Pil.

Your list of witnesses overlaps significantly.

Has the prosecution been able to reach Cho Deok Jung,

Lee Cheol Gyu, and Kim Won Bok?

Yes, Your Honor. We will submit their addresses and numbers.

Prosecutor Hwang Min Kyung's investigation record from 2014...

that we submitted as evidence...

clearly shows who the real culprits are.

And the retrial was granted based precisely on this evidence.

And the prosecution has the real culprits' phone numbers?

Why aren't you investigating them already?

Investigation and indictment fall under the prosecution's purview.

Let us decide after the retrial.

What if the trial drags on and the statute of limitations passes?

Are you going to set free the real culprits again?

Who set free the real culprits?

Cut it out! How dare you?

Your botched investigation...

- What did you say? - That's enough!

- How dare you? - Be quiet!

- Your Honor. - Counsel. Prosecution.

- Please sit down. - Sit down.

Counsel, please speak more gently...

and politely.

Yes, Your Honor.

"Your botched investigation..."

Mr. Park, you're awesome.

To defend justice, you sometimes have to get angry.

The prosecution even has the culprits' phone numbers.

Why aren't they investigating?

Exactly, Mr. Park.

There's something fishy about this retrial.

The court granted the trial, knowing the culprits haven't been caught.

The prosecution won't have their way this time.

I'll keep a close eye on them, so don't worry.

Of course. Yoo Kyung, you can trust Mr. Park.

Didn't you see him yell in court? Not everyone can pull that off.

Mr. Park, you're amazing.

Thank you.

He looks so happy.

Mr. Park.

We shouldn't be talking to each other so often.

I know that, but I'm just worried...

that Park Tae Yong is way too aggressive.

He's out of control.

I'm not sure if it's a good idea to summon him as your witness.

If I have to do it, I'd rather just get it over with.

Thanks for your concern anyway.

"If I have to do it, I'd rather just get it over with"?

Mr. Park, I do trust you,

- but something's just... - A fast retrial,

Judge Heo Jae Young, and Prosecutor Jang Yoon Suk...

This is driving me crazy.

The court granted a retrial,

the whole world is watching,

and I'm full of determination. What are you worried about?

Trust me.

This is crazy.

Thanks to you, I'm traveling around the whole country.

Is it Busan again?

Now that we've been granted a retrial, we'd better win.

We can't be sitting around.

Do you think she'll meet with us?

Going down.

Doors closing.

- Excuse me. - Yes?

We're wondering if we could talk to Ms. Hwang Min Kyung.

Oh, please wait inside for a second.

I've heard the recording,

and she sounds super scary.

One slip of the tongue and she might hit you. Be careful.

Is she not in?

We've talked on the phone, haven't we?

Oh, are you Ms. Hwang? I apologize.

I thought your outfit was too liberal for a lawyer.

Liberal, my foot.

I dress casually on weekends since there are no trials.

Nice to meet you. I'm Park Sam Soo.

Nice to meet you too. Please have a seat.

I knew one day justice would be done to the Samjung case,

and you two came forward.

The retrial wouldn't have been granted without your thorough...

- investigation as a prosecutor. - That's absurd.

I failed to punish the culprits I caught in the end.

Anyway, now that you've come all the way here,

why don't we talk over a meal?

Let's go.

Am I dressed too casually? Please understand.

I don't even take a shower on weekends.

- Don't worry. - Still,

I brushed my teeth before welcoming the guests.

- I hope I don't smell. - You don't.

You don't smell at all. Does she?

- No. - There's no smell at all.

- You smell good. - I do?

Let's go.

You two are unbelievable.

How can you come all the way here?

I'll be rewriting the history of the judiciary once again.

Mr. Park is an amazing man.

He surprises me, and I'm rarely surprised.

- But he surely is incredible. - Stop it.

You're amazing.

Are you two serious?

Yes.

Gosh, this is crazy.

You're the most innocent men I've seen in a long time.

Are you genuinely happy that a retrial has been granted?

Yes, it's progress.

Gosh, you two are as innocent as dew.

Do you really not see the big picture hidden behind?

What?

This is nothing to be happy about.

Granting a retrial after one month because someone's frustrated?

Since when is the court so innocent?

We might not look it...

No, we're just as stupid as we look.

So please explain so we understand.

When does the statute of limitations expire?

- In about seven months. - What's the key evidence?

That there are real culprits.

They're the key evidence and witnesses.

If the statute of limitations isn't up,

do you expect the culprits to tell the truth in court?

No, because if they do, they go to prison.

Exactly. That means, even though a retrial has been granted,

you still have no evidence to overturn the case.

You're going to lose.

What do I do with these innocent men?

Then again,

you've only come this far thanks to your innocence.

You have my admiration.

Someone is determined...

to bury the case.

I'm sorry to say this, but it's going to be a crushing defeat.

You're going to lose, sirs.

Don't call me sir.

Aren't you older than Mr. Park?

Me and Mr. Park are the same age.

I'm younger than you.

No way. I don't believe that.

You're obviously older than me.

Come on. You can't be younger...

Are you younger than me?

What's with the gesture?

- You don't look much younger. - That's not the point!

She's saying we're going to lose.

Who cares who's older if we're losing?

You don't understand.

About 99 out of 100 older women think they're younger than me.

- Do you know how that feels? - Gosh, stop!

Fine, I'm sorry.

I apologize, Sam Soo. It's all my fault.

- Are you happy now? - Yes, ma'am.

I got completely fooled.

I had no idea.

I was just happy that a retrial has been granted.

Who wouldn't be in that situation?

What do we do now?

There actually is a way.

What is it?

In my opinion, the only reason...

you've made it this far is because you're innocent and simple.

Smart people couldn't have because they think too much.

Keep pushing forward with your innocence.

Again, explain so we can understand.

No matter what they do,

don't even try to outsmart them. You have no chance.

You have to realize that you're up against the elite of the elite.

And there's only one way to outsmart them.

Don't think too much and just push forward just like you have.

Sincerity is your weapon.

You still don't get it, do you?

No matter what situation you're in,

you should never try to use your head.

Since they've persuaded the culprits,

you have to meet with them too.

Persuade them to tell the truth.

Persuasion versus persuasion.

The most desperate one will win.

Do you think that'll work?

Don't think. Don't worry.

Don't wander off. Don't resist.

Just keep pushing forward.

Who knows? If the culprits are like me,

they might be moved by your innocence.

Where are the culprits?

What are your legs for?

Visit places and look for them.

Use your body. Be sincere.

- Okay. - Okay?

All right.

Anyway, I think you two are amazing.

I mean it.

You've already made it this far.

Who else would dare?

Only those reckless like you can pull this off.

I'm not really sure if that's a compliment.

I'm sorry to say this, but it's going to be a crushing defeat.

You're going to lose, sirs.

Hwang Min Kyung, what do you think you're doing?

Didn't I tell you to hand over the case to us?

Does it make you happy to show off...

and trample on your seniors?

Does it?

Why are you quiet? Answer me!

Who do you think you are?

Get up. Get up right now.

I'm ticklish. Gosh, you startled me.

No pondering. Just push forward.

Let's go find the culprits.

What's gotten into you? It's still early.

Gosh.

Thank goodness there are three culprits.

If we can persuade just one, there's hope.

Let's go to Samjung.

Samjung? Why?

Let's get going. Come on.

Go meet with Choi Young Sook.

I'll go to Busan and look for Lee Cheol Gyu and Kim Won Bok.

Hello.

You said you heard the killer's voice...

and that you thought he lived nearby.

I opened a chicken place this past spring...

and ordered rice cakes to give out.

And it was that voice.

Rice cakes.

Goodness. That must be heavy.

You just stay put.

You'll get hurt if you lift heavy things.

The receipt is in the box, okay?

Be healthy...

and make lots of money.

Who are you?

Stay still.

Then no one will be hurt.

(Chirp Chirp)

Finally. I'm here.

What...

Where is Lee Cheol Gyu's house?

Where are you, Cheol Gyu?

Okay, 1.2km.

He was so super close.

Wait.

What happened?

(Closed permanently)

Darn it.

Cho Deok Jung fled.

The rice cake place closed down!

Make your move already, will you?

Sirs.

It's hot. Drink this.

You look much hotter than we are.

You're soaked.

I hear you've lived here for a long time.

Do you know Lee Cheol Gyu? He's about my age.

- I don't know him. - Me neither.

How could we? We've never heard that name before.

My gosh. You stink.

What is that smell?

Well... Yes, well...

Take a bath, will you?

Anyway, it tastes good.

Good.

Got it.

Park Tae Yong and Park Sam Soo are killing themselves in Busan...

looking for the real culprits.

I told them to make sure they do not go outside.

They'll never find them.

So? Don't you think we can make the announcement now?

Go ahead.

Thank you, sir.

Tell News and New.

Reporters like exclusives more than food.

Yes, sir.

It's all yours.

Lee Yoo Kyung. Everything she writes is an exclusive.

Darn it.

What's your deal?

What do you think you're doing?

I'm sorry I couldn't give you a heads up.

I'm very flustered too.

Excuse me, would you...

- Yes? - Did you see the news?

(Law Office of Hwang Min Kyung)

He finally took the plate.

(Justice Jo Ki Soo Named Next Chief Justice of the Supreme Court)

The real player has finally appeared.

Darn it.

If I have to do it, I'd rather just get it over with.

They're so happy about getting the retrial.

We should've given them the retrial sooner.

We give them the retrial. Block the truth from getting out.

Situation resolved.

If the retrial starts,

they will bury the truth in court.

Let's begin the retrial right away.

Fine. Let's see who wins!

Come at me!

(Delayed Justice)

Whether this case is resolved or buried...

lies in your hands, Cheol Gyu.

The statute of limitations hasn't expired yet.

Jang Yoon Suk has something up his sleeve.

It's an audio file.

It's different from the one that Sam Soo lost.

What is that? It's way too detailed.

The voice of truth will be heard in the court of justice.

I was let go when I confessed, but you want me to go to jail now?

See what can't be seen, and hear what can't be heard.

That's what's real.