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Mr. Jang Se Hoon.

We're from the police station.

You're under arrest for forgery of documents, fraud,

and embezzlement.

I'm sure he'll sign the divorce papers.

But you know how stubborn he can be.

Do you really think he'll do as he's told...

and testify that he registered their marriage...

without Ji Eun's consent?

He can get locked up in jail for embezzlement in the workplace.

If he's in his right mind, he'll do what he needs to do.

I already talked to the prosecution in charge...

and drew up a big picture to get what we want.

He'll eventually give in to the pressure.

We need to make sure he never mentions anything...

about Ji Eun or our family...

until the day he dies.

I also have everything ready to put a leash on his father...

who's busy participating in labor movements.

Things will go down the drain if Ji Eun finds out.

It'd be great if we could send her abroad tomorrow.

I'll make her go abroad voluntarily.

So don't get involved.

I'm a prosecutor at Seoul Central District Prosecutor's Office.

I'm your senior.

I want you to listen to me carefully.

Okay, sir.

Yes.

Why are you helping me?

Because it's a prosecutor's job to do what's right.

Not all prosecutors in Korea are corrupt, you know.

In order to find out if I'm trustworthy or not...

is to trust me first.

It's up to you to decide whether you're going to trust me or not.

Then what is it that you're after?

I'm a financial prosecutor, so what I want is...

evidence regarding Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.

I'm a financial prosecutor, so what I want is...

evidence regarding Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.

I was forced to close...

the recent case on Bisang's art gallery.

But I want to use this chance to raise an issue about it again.

I know this is an illegal investigation,

but all the evidence fit like a puzzle,

and the deputy prosecutor general is in charge of the case.

That means you're facing a dead-end if you don't turn the tables around.

You worked in Bisang's finance team.

So I'm sure you have a few things up your sleeve as a safety net.

People act based on their needs.

And what I need right now...

is to meet Ho Jin.

You know you're forbidden from getting any visitors.

Just tell Ho Jin...

where you hid the file.

Then he can just give it to me.

Why are you being stubborn?

I want to see how far you're willing to go...

to help me.

You want to test me?

Trust is built...

based on what the other person does for you.

I'll let you have your way for now.

But if the law manipulation files turn out to be false,

or if you make me get angry by being rash,

I swear that I will put an end to your life.

Keep this in mind. They call me Crazy Lunatic.

(Interrogation Room)

Hey, Cha.

What?

You received the worst evaluation,

so you don't deserve to be called a prosecutor. You should know that.

A prosecutor should bring results...

even though he or she isn't a very sociable person.

But as for you, not only do you have a horrible social life,

but you never bring any results either.

Why don't you just quit and start a small business?

It's wrong to think that results matter more than the process.

That kind of logic is why the prosecution is rotting away,

and that's what enabled money to become the law.

You must be really proud to be the only just prosecutor here.

Why not just conquer the world?

Why are you picking a fight with a guy who was just walking by?

So I can help you make up your mind.

The prosecution really needs to go through a restructuring.

My friends who work in this field told me you're known...

for having a backbone.

I respect you for being able to stay so upright.

I figured I needed power...

in order to help those in need.

And that's why I became a prosecutor.

But to be honest, I'm getting exhausted...

because the prosecution is filled with devilish people.

But the world is able to change...

thanks to people like you.

I'm not sure if the world will change.

Did you bring Bisang's law manipulation files?

Yes, I did.

But it's locked with a password.

If we get it wrong, it'll automatically get discarded.

Smart people only trust themselves.

Se Hoon needs to blow the whistle...

so you can start investigating the case.

And you have 48 hours to fix...

what happened in the last 24 hours, right?

That depends on Se Hoon's cooperation.

The file is locked with a password,

so it'll be useless to give you the flash drive.

But I personally think...

you should give him a chance to choose for himself.

I know Ji Eun's family isn't very logical,

but this can ruin the family of the woman he loves.

And I don't feel comfortable about giving it to you myself.

I need to put an end to the fight I started,

so I want you to convince Se Hoon.

Make him tell me the password.

Of course.

But I heard no one's allowed to visit him.

How am I going to go inside?

Se Hoon and I already came up with a plan for that.

Hey.

Does Se Hoon like ox bone soup?

Yes, he does.

Hurry up and eat.

The prosecutor doesn't like the smell of food...

in the interrogation room.

Hey! What are you doing? Hurry up and wipe it!

Sorry. I didn't bring any tissue.

Gosh, he's going to get angry because of the smell of kimchi.

I can't talk for long.

Give Prosecutor Cha the files regarding Bisang's law manipulation.

This is the only way you can clear your name.

Se Hoon.

Put your emotions aside and try to stay logical.

They issued a five-year-long arrest warrant for your father.

Even if it goes to the supreme court,

it could take 10 years for him to get released.

Se Hoon, please.

Do as I say, okay?

I'm sorry, sir.

Thank you.

Here you go.

Hey!

Keep the door open so we can get rid of the smell.

Oh, okay. I will.

Just eat what you got.

There's no kimchi, so just add more salt in there.

You darn punk!

You really have a way of fooling around with me.

I gave you food, and now you're telling me...

to do whatever I want?

I never embezzled any money,

so I won't admit to it.

And it's true that we were married,

so I won't settle a deal with Chairman Lee.

And you're carrying out an illegal investigation,

so I won't cooperate with you.

Then what about your father?

Do you not care whether or not he goes to prison?

I wanted to end this nicely, but I guess not.

I'll do everything I can...

to make sure you and your father both get locked up in jail.

I'll show you...

that I'm capable of doing a lot more than what you can imagine.

Let me file for an arrest warrant for Jang Se Hoon.

He's not the type to get scared.

And he has no respect for prosecutors.

Let me teach him a lesson to show him who's boss.

Try buying some time.

I'll tell you what to do with him...

after my daughter gets on a plane tonight.

I know you gave me the files to accuse him of embezzlement.

But it's not enough.

Don't you remember what you promised me?

You told me he'll cooperate if I scare him a little.

That's why I agreed to do this for you.

But this is not an appropriate favor to ask...

of someone who works for the government.

We're already on the same boat.

So you should continue to help me out.

We're doing this so we can file for an annulment.

But if he keeps fighting it,

it'll all be useless.

Sir.

His father is his weakness.

So why don't you request an arrest warrant for his father...

and try to threaten him with that?

Are you kidding me?

You talk as if it's easy to file for an arrest warrant.

Anyway, I'm not in good mood today,

so let's talk tomorrow.

(Interrogation room)

The password...

is my dad's birthday.

Some people are just born as scumbags.

And no deal can satisfy everyone.

Now I'll do things my way.

What's your way?

My intuition is never wrong.

Sir, you're wrong this time.

Here's a file regarding Bisang Apparel's law manipulation.

You told me luck doesn't follow incompetent people.

I tried what I could to get this so I can be one of your guys.

I guess you finally realized that winning and losing...

are both just habits.

Nice job, Prosecutor Cha.

You did well.

You jerk! This isn't what you promised!

The process doesn't matter as long as I see results.

What exactly is your problem?

You chose to give me this.

Sir, the stuff you get from Bisang could end up getting you in trouble.

You should become the chief prosecutor...

and the public prosecutor general.

You should start investigating Bisang Apparel.

Well, you did great. I'll give you that.

Now let's come up with a plan.

Lock him up in a holding cell.

Prosecutor Cha, you're investigating Seorin Fashion Group, right?

I'm focusing on their irregularities regarding housing sites,

illegal foreign exchange transactions, and slush funds.

I know it's important to focus, but making a choice matters more.

Think about what we should choose to do...

with this little gift you gave me.

Anyway, let's see what we can do.

By the way, what made you change your mind?

The world won't change,

so I figured I should change instead.

You see, that's not what life is about.

It's just an opportunity to gain something.

Sir, are you well-acquainted...

with Chairman Seo of Seorin Fashion Group?

I could say I'm acquainted with him.

But I could also say I'm not.

Anyway, give me all the materials you have...

on Seorin Fashion Group.

(Seorin)

You can't be sure of anything right now.

There's always a way out.

You always do the opposite of what I think is right.

This time, I'll make a choice for myself.

And I choose to drink the wine that's in front of me.

I'll pay everyone I can to prevent you from going to jail.

This could be a chance for me to grow up.

Or this might be a chance for me...

to stop living as your puppet.

This is too big for you to handle on your own.

It doesn't take too much effort to make a phone call.

Why hasn't he called yet?

Just because you played golf together a few times...

doesn't mean he's on your side.

I wouldn't have made the offer if I knew he was going to refuse.

Dad.

You can't win all the time.

If you make a mistake, it will only make things worse.

Are you that desperate to go to jail?

You could end up in jail even after we pay the fine.

Seorin has become too corrupt.

And I don't want that to continue.

If they decide to send me to jail, I'll just go.

You're not going anywhere.

You talk as if jail is your home.

This time, let me do things my way.

I know they say you become a man when you defy your own father.

But Seorin isn't yours yet.

If you go to prison, it'll make me extremely distressed.

But if we undergo a tax investigation,

our stock price will plummet.

Then my precious money will become worthless.

Seorin is an incorporated company, and that money is the company's.

It's not yours, Dad.

Shouldn't you know as the leader...

that your rights are limited?

You can't just expect to enjoy your rights...

without even taking responsibility.

You're giving me a headache. Stop talking.

I'm disappointed that you're my son.

This is regarding you, so just do as you're told.

Sir, they're here for a search and seizure.

What?

(National Tax Service)

We're from the National Tax Service investigation team.

We were told that there's been a dereliction of duty, embezzlement,

and extortion at Seorin Fashion Group.

We will begin the search and seizure.

How dare you!

One minute.

Let me call the director of the National Tax Service.

If you try to get help from our director...

or refuse to cooperate with the search and seizure,

we were told to ask the prosecution for help.

The receiver cannot be reached. You will be directed to voicemail.

- Please leave a message... - Let's begin.

I guess I was too late to ask for help.

That darn director...

I'll make sure I put an end to you.

Why are you just standing there?

Go and get someone.

Find me a competent lawyer right now.

Ji Eun, it's time to go.

I heard you can't even call anyone there.

Why did your father have to choose a place like that of all places?

He had no choice. It's a business trip.

Yes, I know. I'm just saying.

A car is waiting for you outside. I see you haven't left yet.

It's pretty high up in the mountain, so the weather will change a lot.

Did you pack a lot of thick clothes?

Yes.

We'll gather a team and send them there as soon as possible.

It's too much work for you to handle by yourself.

Dad called and told me everything earlier.

You can take your time.

You're going on a business trip,

but I feel so uneasy about it for some reason.

I'll get see nice scenery and be surrounded by trees and flowers.

And I'll learn about natural dyes, so it'll be good for me.

Why couldn't you just go on a trip abroad with me?

Let's go once I'm back from my business trip.

I'll call you before I board the plane.

What took you so long?

I've been dying to know.

I've been busy since this morning.

I went to the prosecutors' office to meet Se Hoon.

Then I had to buy lunch so we could get the bid regarding the project...

with the Ministry of National Defense.

I was with them until now. I barely managed to get out.

What did he say?

Gosh, I tried coaxing him and threatening him,

but he won't listen.

He still hasn't come to his senses.

He needs to go through worse in order to learn his lesson.

Oh, right. My passport.

You're even framing him for embezzlement.

Must you file for an annulment as well?

Most people already know that he was married to Ji Eun.

Not everyone knows.

And we'll just make sure the employees don't talk.

The press never took any photos of him, so it'll be fine.

I guess you're right.

It hasn't been that long since they registered their marriage.

We need to turn him into a crazy stalker and a fraud...

and make him say he registered it without her consent.

That way, they'll be able to get an annulment.

And that will help Ji Eun have a better future.

I heard they don't keep a record of people's marital status...

in order to protect the victims.

And even if he holds a grudge for getting framed...

for embezzlement...

Have you lost your mind?

Are you insane?

You framed him for embezzlement...

so you could file for an annulment?

He's not the type to back down, so we had no choice.

How could you do something so disgusting?

Why would I?

He ruined your life.

I will threaten to send him to jail...

so I could put your life back to normal.

I'm doing this for you.

Don't lie to me.

You're trying to make it seem like I was never married...

so you can sell me off.

Watch what you say!

Even if it's not for you,

we should make sure to teach that punk a lesson.

That darn punk threatened your dad...

to report him to the prosecution.

Plus, you were the one who wanted to get a divorce.

You waited for me to say that.

If you guys had been a little bit nicer to him,

we wouldn't have ended up like this.

Will you stop saying things to disappoint me?

You just wait and see...

how much more I can disappoint you guys.

Is he at the prosecutors' office,

or is he locked up in a lock-up?

Ji Eun, you need to calm down first.

If you mess with an innocent man, the skies will punish you!

He's in the interrogation room at the prosecutors'...

You idiot. Why would you tell her that?

Go after her. She's not thinking straight.

Ji Eun! Can we talk first?

Isn't Ji Eun out yet?

She still has time until her flight.

Okay.

- I came home early... - I'm disgusted by you.

You give me the creeps.

You're going to get punished, Dad.

I was just going to scare him a little.

I won't make him go to jail.

Good for you. You really are unbelievable.

I'm so embarrassed to be your daughter.

It's your fault for having married a guy like him!

Yes, you're right. It's my fault.

I should've just let him be.

I was too greedy.

He's nothing like my family who are materialistic and shameless.

I ruined his life.

I need to help him get his old life back.

The files are all fabricated, and he isn't even guilty.

- So I'm sure there's a loophole. - If you don't stay still,

I swear I'll do something to him.

Don't think I won't do anything.

Calumny is a crime.

Maybe you should get punished for that.

How dare you say that to your own father!

Then don't be my dad. Let's just cut ties!

- Ji Eun! - Move!

She's on her way to the prosecutors' office.

We need to stop her.

How could you let her drive?

What if she gets in an accident?

What are you doing? Go after her!

Go after her already!

Oh, my goodness.

Ji Eun!

Ji Eun.

Dad!

My daughter...

Don't... Don't cry.

My daughter.

Don't cry.

I'm okay. I'm fine.

I'm... I'm okay.

Dad!

Open your eyes.

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry!

Dad, open your eyes!

Dad!

Dad!

Dad!

(Phoenix 2020)

Isn't there anyone you want to meet?

You haven't been to Korea in 10 years.

No, there's no one.

During the past 10 years, I’ve learned...

that life isn't about what happens to you...

but more about how you deal with those incidents.

I want to know everything about you.

I want to know what your ex-wife was like.