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(This drama is based on real-life events.)

(Incidents, names, and places have been altered for the drama.)

We present this prize to you.

They look similar, but his name is Lee Yong Seon.

It is Lee Jae Sung.

- What did you just say? - That jerk is Lee Jae Sung!

How is Lee Yong Seon Lee Jae Sung?

No, that's Lee Jae Sung all right.

Why is Lee Jae Sung on the news?

Remember how Ms. Lee said she's heading to the provincial hall?

Is this why?

Ms. Lee, are you at the provincial hall right now?

That's not an important event to broadcast live.

The award ceremony ended two hours ago.

- Who? - Lee Jae Sung! No, Lee Yong Seon!

You've already written about him?

Ms. Lee, we're close to the hall right now. Can you come?

(North Jeolla Province Volunteer Awards Ceremony)

Here it is!

"Lee Yong Seon has been selected as 2nd place for Volunteer Awards."

"He has been working as a social services worker for 10 years now."

"His wife also works as a social care worker in a private facility,"

"where she takes care of elders with Alzheimer's."

"The couple has 2 daughters, a 6 and 8-year-old."

This is great!

We got it.

We've got the records,

60,000 dollars of article funding,

and the real culprit has revealed himself!

The ugly truth behind the selfless volunteer, Lee Jae Sung!

Let's publish an article on him tomorrow.

A murderer has become a model volunteer?

"Even on weekends, Lee Yong Seon helps elders bathe,"

"has donated 10 percent of his pay to an orphanage for 10 years,"

"and has been delivering lunches to urban renewal areas."

He's received so many medals.

All of this must be a lie.

He mercilessly killed a person.

People don't change.

What if he has?

What? What do you mean?

What if he rose above and became a better person?

What? A better person?

Shouldn't we rethink our plan...

to expose the bad guy?

"Rethink"?

It was really hard to convince the captain and Du Shik to get here.

Once facts change, we need to plan another plan.

What has changed here?

We don't even know what Lee Jae Sung is really like.

Why are you all talking this nonsense?

Lee Yong Seon is Lee Jae Sung, the murderer that killed...

the truck driver in Osung in 2002?

Yes.

He looked so innocent and kind.

Are we introducing a boy idol group member or something?

He's just putting on a show!

What we see isn't everything,

but I thought so even when I saw him in the past.

He had an innocent smile,

looked timid, and very kind.

I'm sorry for going back and forth with my statement.

I lied that I killed a person to get attention from my parents.

I'm sorry, detective.

Lee Jae Sung.

Just because you go free now...

doesn't change the fact that you killed a person.

Be a good person.

If I catch you again,

your life will become miserable.

(Violent Crimes Squad 1)

His wife seemed nice,

and he seemed to be close to his kids.

I'm telling you, it's all a facade.

The residents even brought him flowers.

- You're as pretty as your mom. - Thank you.

Thank you so much.

- Here. - Thank you.

They said his kids are kind just like their parents.

Isn't that rare at a ceremony for a civil servant?

If we expose him as the real killer,

it will be traumatic for the family and the neighbors.

What's wrong with you people?

Du Shik suffered for 18 years because he was framed for murder.

Why should we worry about the murderer and his neighbors?

Mr. Park, don't get so worked up.

Let's think about this calmly.

I'm not worked up. It's clear that Du Shik was framed!

We're not sure about who Lee Jae Sung really is!

So why are you all getting confused?

Let's not get any strange ideas!

Should I look into it?

- Into what? - I covered the story anyway,

so I'll do it.

He knows who all of you are,

- but not me. - Yes, good!

That sounds good. Yes. You should investigate.

Good!

Even if he is kind, he's still a murderer.

Who knows how he'll change if he is cornered?

He's right. Not someone as precious as Ms. Lee. It's too dangerous.

Who here isn't precious?

Also. Once a reporter has a conviction, you move forward.

Hey, you! You've really become a true journalist.

Stop talking!

If you want to know so badly, you go yourself.

Why are you sending someone younger to that dangerous place?

Why is it dangerous to meet a model civil servant?

- Right! - I'll do it!

- Nice! - Captain, please stop them.

What if he retaliates?

Lee Jae Sung is a scary guy.

Well... From what I see in her eyes, she seems resolute,

and she sounds like she'd be good at it.

Darn it!

Don't look down on her because she's a woman.

Get with the times.

Mr. Park, you've done your part.

Let's trust Ms. Lee on this one.

That's right. I've done my part.

Yoo Kyung's good. Right?

- But Du Shik. - Yes?

How did you recognize Lee Jae Sung?

Well... It was around 2006.

I met him at the prosecutor's office.

My mom told me that the real killer was caught,

so I thought I could get out soon.

The prosecutor called me into his office.

- Go back to work. - Yes, sir.

(Prosecutor Yoon Hee Sung)

Lee Jae Sung, sit across from him.

This is the final meeting before we close the case.

You're the same age.

Let's close this case. I'm sick of it.

Lee Jae Sung. Have you ever killed a person?

No, I haven't.

Then why did you confess to the cops in Osung in September of 2005?

Detective Han Sang Man coerced me to confess.

I said what he wanted me to say.

Kim Du Shik.

Did you kill the truck driver?

No, I did not.

You've been imprisoned for nearly four years.

- How are you surviving in prison? - What?

You should be angry if you didn't kill him.

Are you demanding to be released from prison?

- No. - Then?

It was really hard at first,

but it's not so bad anymore.

It's not...

so bad?

You may go. We have no evidence anyway.

Leave now?

Go! We're done!

But...

Take Kim Du Shik away.

What?

Sir.

Sir!

It must have been so frustrating watching the real killer walk out.

I say this out of caution.

Do not even think about going to Lee Jae Sung, got it?

I won't.

Okay. Yoo Kyung will find out what Lee Jae Sung's really like.

Our plan hasn't changed. Don't get any funny ideas.

"The shocking transformation of a murderer."

Let's publish a follow-up as soon as possible.

We decided to wait for Ms. Lee's assessment. Stop that.

We already have 70,000 dollars to sponsor the article.

Mr. Park. People are backing us like crazy.

We have to think seriously about naming the real killer.

Stop killing the mood.

Did you forget what happened with the retrial...

for the Samjung trio?

What? What happened?

Kim Won Bok died!

Even if he was the real killer, it was still tragic.

And you saw Lee Jae Sung's family. He has two kids.

This is so frustrating.

How are those two related?

Forget it.

Lee Jae Sung was let go because there was no evidence.

What evidence do we have to tell the world he's a killer...

and brand him for life?

It may come back to bite us.

Sam Soo. I'll look into it, so give me some time.

Ms. Lee. Must you really meet Lee Jae Sung?

Yes. Isn't that what we've decided?

Seriously. These two reporters are driving me mad.

I need to take an anxiety pill.

Sorry. I forgot and brought you home first.

I'll bring your junior reporter home safely. Don't worry.

And calm down.

Okay, fine.

Sorry for going home first, Yoo Kyung.

It's okay. Get some rest.

Hi, Captain Han, it's me.

Yoo Kyung should be safe meeting Lee Jae Sung, right?

I'm suddenly worried.

"Killer retaliates against a reporter and the police"?

Have you seen that on the news recently?

That won't happen, so rest assured.

He definitely won't retaliate.

I'll trust you, Captain Han.

- Hi. - Sweetie.

Did you see? I did it again.

(17-Year-Old Boy Framed for Murder)

People love my writing...

and send money.

I saw.

I sent my dad the link to the article too.

Okay! We'll catch the real killer,

clear his name, and make money!

Set a date quickly to meet your father.

What great timing. Yes.

Why are you so worked up?

Well... I have my reasons.

Later. I'll tell you later, okay?

Okay, okay.

I'm sorry. I feel like we've placed such a heavy burden on you.

Don't worry. I'm doing it because I want to.

Do you really not know why I'm acting this way?

I'm really hurt.

I know how you feel. Thank you.

I do know how you feel, so I'll be careful.

Okay. Thank you for knowing.

Thank you for this too.

I was pretty much a trashy reporter, writing only advertorials.

I want to do something real now.

Still.

I want to do something...

that makes my heart race like you and Mr. Park do.

Rather than write articles that the paper wants,

I want to write articles that the world needs.

I'm not doing anything right now,

but my heart is racing regardless.

We can do it.

- I'll go now. - Okay.

I'm a bit disappointed, but...

You should go rest.

I can't rest. I have to read through this.

Thank you, Mr. Park.

So... I'll give you a ride when you go to meet Lee Jae Sung.

I'm not washing my hand today.

(2002 Osung Trucker Murder)

- Give me all the money you have. - What is this?

Gosh!

(Crime scene photo)

Ms. Lee.

Great job covering yesterday's Volunteer Awards Ceremony.

Oh, thank you.

The governor was very happy that the article showed...

so many photos of him with the award winners.

- Speaking of which, - Yes?

yesterday, I only covered the ceremony itself...

and didn't get to interview the award winners.

How about I interview them?

Is that really necessary?

We need to look ahead.

We'll have to show full support to win advertisements.

Oh, my. Lee Yoo Kyung.

Are you finally beginning to understand the ways of the world?

Fine, proceed with it.

I'll interview them tomorrow then.

Hello.

You're whistling. Are you in a good mood this morning?

"Ms. Lee is meeting with Lee Jae Sung tomorrow morning."

"Everyone, come to Wuhyun Interior Design."

Finally, our first contact with the real culprit!

Honey, will you be okay?

What? Are you worried about me?

You love me so much.

You look scary, but you're not a good fighter.

All you do is cry.

That's ridiculous.

If I had become a boxer, I would have won a bronze medal...

in the Asian Games.

Gosh.

Not gold, not silver, but bronze?

You cheated.

Low kicks are not allowed in boxing.

You're like a big child.

What time is it? Why is no one here?

Darn it.

You finally got back to Seoul after a long exile, and look.

(Prosecutor Yoon Hee Sung)

- What are you going to do now? - Are you here to tease me?

I've been there myself.

Do you know what kind of people you should be the most afraid of?

Those who have no money, education, or judgment.

People like Park Tae Yong and Park Sam Soo.

My goodness.

They played me.

Gosh, I can't stand the thought of those two.

Darn it, seriously!

Yoon Suk.

I did my best to solve the Osung trucker murder case.

I even issued a search and seizure warrant.

I got in trouble for it though.

(Director Kim Byung Dae)

Hey, you had the nerve to ignore my orders...

and issue a warrant?

- I'm sorry. - Thank goodness...

those incompetent cops failed to find the knife.

What were you thinking?

I went through the case files,

and Kim Du Shik doesn't seem to be the culprit...

Hey!

Have you not come to your sense yet?

You can't say that to anyone again.

What if someone finds out later?

- Mr. Yoon. - Yes?

You're still too inexperienced...

and naive.

Well...

Everyone's fault is nobody's fault.

Is the prosecution responsible for framing Kim Du Shik?

The police should have investigated more thoroughly.

And what did the court do?

Those obnoxious, stuck-up judges.

Even the Supreme Court made the wrong judgment,

putting us through all this trouble.

To think how much tax money goes to training judges!

Let's say the prosecution and the police did make a mistake.

Then it's the court's job to put things right!

- What do you think? - You're right.

All we have to do is shift the blame...

to the police and the court.

What Director Kim... I mean,

What Advisor Kim Byung Dae at Daeseok said...

is absolutely right.

"Everyone's fault is nobody's fault."

- That's very well said. - Gosh.

What happened in a small town 18 years ago is still haunting me.

Yoon Suk, do you think I should report this to the higher-ups?

Hey.

I'm sure they're coming up with a plan as we speak.

Report it but don't get involved any further.

Gosh!

This is driving me crazy.

I've had my share of experience with Park Tae Yong.

Let me coach you.

This is why experience is so important.

Goodness, you country boy. Look how scared you look.

Why aren't they here yet? Those punks.

Yes, I see.

Okay.

Prepare a press conference.

Will it be okay?

Even though they threw the first punch,

but they don't seem to have many cards.

What should we do now?

Interview Kim Du Shik's fellow inmates...

and the demolition victims.

And find out what Lee Jae Sung is up to.

Also, do a background check on Han Sang Man...

and write up a report.

It's an order from the higher-ups.

I see.

Still, don't we need something more decisive?

I knew this day may come.

So I've been holding on to this.

What is this?

[VIU Ver] SBS E19 'Delayed Justice' "The Model Civil Servant" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥- Synced with Subcake Android

If something happens, use this.

Are you so worried about me?

I'd buy you a tank if I could.

I feel so safe now.

Make sure to keep it within reach.

The moment Lee Jae Sung gets aggressive, take it out and...

- Got it? - Got it.

Thank you so much.

I'm sorry my first present is not romantic flowers,

but an intimidating weapon.

An electric shock is so much more exciting than flowers.

(Cheongsu-dong Administration and Welfare Center)

(Social Welfare Services)

Hello, I'm Reporter Lee Yoo Kyung. We talked on the phone yesterday.

Oh, hello. Thank you for coming all the way here.

I'd like to first see you deal with complaints at the office...

and accompany you when you visit households later.

I'm just doing my job. I'm embarrassed.

- Sir. - Yes?

Please write down more details.

- I need your phone number here. - Okay.

Lastly, please sign here.

- Sure. - Also...

Thank you so much for the other day.

- I was just doing my job. - No.

- Did you eat? - Yes, I did.

The weather is getting cold.

I owe Mr. Lee so much.

If he can't reach me even for a moment,

he visits me at home to make sure...

everything's okay.

When I was younger, I got in a lot of trouble.

But my neighbors looked after me...

and guided me.

Without them, I wouldn't be where I am now.

I'd like to give back the love.

Did something happen when you were younger?

Nothing special.

Just the usual mistakes you make when you're immature.

That's all.

Thank you for your time.

I'm the one who should thank you.

Get back safely.

Let me ask you one last question, Mr. Lee.

Back in 2002, you were living in Osung, not here in Jeongju.

- That's right. - Back then, you went by...

Lee Jae Sung, correct?

You're not denying it.

What do you want to know?

September 10, 2002.

What you did that morning.

That's not just an ordinary mistake you make when you're immature.

It's much more than that, isn't it?

Gosh, I can't focus.

Mr. Park, why are you so restless? It's not like you.

How can I not be? Ms. Lee is meeting him alone.

Come on. How many more times do I have to tell you?

During my 30 years as a detective,

I sent countless murderers and gangsters to prison,

but none of them got back at me for it.

I'm still alive and kicking!

But that guy, Lee Jae Sung,

wouldn't come to my house...

and harm my partner or anything, right?

Du Shik, can you calm the guys down?

I've been in the dark world for quite some time,

- and I didn't see any revenge. - That's right!

But this is a special case.

Once Du Shik is proven innocent,

Lee Jae Sung goes to jail after 18 years for murder...

in front of the whole nation.

You think he'd just take that?

I know.

He has two daughters. Do you think he'd go to jail so easily?

What's that?

Sorry, I'm late. I was getting this.

Does it look useful?

I'm going to take it around in my car.

I have to protect myself.

Don't you worry!

You're a little paranoid.

I'm a precious person,

so I need this kind of protection.

Sure.

Attorney Park, have you been playing baseball lately?

I saw a baseball bat in your trunk.

What did you say?

Really?

Yes.

Where are you going?

- Stop! - What's going on?

Hey!

Oh, my!

Look at this!

I don't play baseball.

I may be single,

but I've got a nephew and a niece, two younger siblings, and an aunt,

so I've got five people to take care of.

It'll be bad if I die!

I'm not being paranoid.

This is all for my family.

How many times have I told you?

Captain Han, what's this?

I see something here.

No need to come.

- Seriously? - Stop!

Come on.

Captain, this is cheating!

Give it to me.

Why are you snooping around in other people's cars?

This is nothing.

Back in the days, I was quite the tough man,

- Hey! - Hey!

but I'm old now, so I need help in protecting myself.

This is...

just a tiny little thing.

I even have a muzzle for it.

Come on.

What are you all doing?

- Are you okay? - Yes.

You and I are the only ones who are innocent here!

Look at these people.

And they said that there'd be no revenge!

We're the only ones not armed. We're the only naive ones.

You don't need any of those.

What do we need then?

A briefing.

Right. Come on. Out of my way.

Let's go.

I don't know if he's faking it or if he really changed,

but Lee Jae Sung is a really kind and hardworking man.

Is what we saw on the news true?

Even his neighbors only have good things to say about him.

Are you sure you looked into this properly?

I asked him if his name was Lee Jae Sung,

and he was speechless.

Right.

I don't think I'll be needing a taser.

What's this?

You have to be careful.

Did Mr. Park get it for you?

Just in case.

How come you only got her one?

Do you have feelings for her?

Right? Meanwhile, he didn't even get me a hammer.

Yes, he was so anxious earlier too.

What are you all talking about?

Yoo Kyung, watch out for this man, not Lee Jae Sung.

What a sly man he is.

Sly? I was just worried.

Sly, sneaky, and cheesy.

Yoo Kyung, I'm just saying this because I worry for you.

Mr. Park may be single,

but do you know how many family members he's responsible for?

Always beware of men!

Okay.

I got two baseball bats, one for you and one for me!

Yours is at home. I'll bring it tomorrow!

Nonsense!

Seems like we'll need to get him a taser.

Right? He's totally mad and jealous.

All right. I'll win this...

while you're all too busy protecting yourselves.

The funding surpassed 100,000 dollars!

- What? - See how hard I'm working?

- Over 100,000 dollars? - Not only that,

I've got some amazing comments.

Everyone is talking about how cool all of you are,

and how badly they feel about Du Shik.

The public is on our side,

so don't you say anything about Lee Jae Sung being good.

Let me see. How did it surpass 100,000 dollars?

- Stop being so lame. - Show me.

Money isn't the important thing here.

Let's give this money to Du Shik, who's struggling with no income.

I will now read you the highlights,

the comments.

"What's the truth? I cannot trust Kim Du Shik."

That's my partner's name. That's what it is.

Now,

"I'm disappointed that you're siding with a gangster, Attorney Park."

What's with the comments?

There are just a few malicious comments here and there.

"The prosecution is holding a press conference. Explain."

What is this person talking about?

- A press conference right now? - Turn on the TV!

Kim Du Shik refused to admit that he's guilty the first time,

but since the second trial, he admitted that he's guilty.

Not only that, even in prison, he showed violence...

by mercilessly beating an inmate up,

causing him four weeks of hospitalization,

and after his ten-year sentence in jail,

he joined a gang,

threatening commoners' lives...

by taking a part in forceful evictions.

I don't know this number.

It must be the news reporters. Don't pick up.

Du Shik, don't let this get to you.

Let's watch the whole thing and talk again.

Have a seat.

Han Sang Man, the ex-police who says he caught the culprit,

abused a man to get a fake testimony,

then was taken off from the case by the police.

Even in 2004, while arresting a person,

he broke four of their teeth by using violence.

He was a problematic officer.

Mr. Lee, who was framed as the murderer...

by Han Sang Man,

is living a very earnest life,

serving good to the society.

Sam Soo was wrong.

I knew this would happen with all the radical things he says.

You're right. The police seem determined to defend themselves.

Lastly, I'd like to show something to all of you journalists.

(Osung murder case briefing)

In 2005, former police officer Han Sang Man...

falsely claimed that he had found the real murderer.

However, Kim Du Shik, who was in jail in Gwangju,

admitted that he is indeed guilty...

and sent me a letter stating so.

Let me read it to you.

"Dear Detective An Young Kwon,"

"I'm Kim Du Shik."

I'm Kim Du Shik.

I'm currently in jail, reflecting upon my wrongdoings.

I've been living every day with guilt,

my heart apologizing to the victim and his family.

Thanks to you, I have been reflecting upon myself.

Please stay healthy.

August 2006, from Gwangju Jail.

"Sincerely, Kim Du Shik."

("Kim Sent a Letter of Apology During His Time in Jail")

Yeo Jin, when did you get here?

Young Jun!

Young Jun, your father didn't do such a thing.

We're all on your father's side.

Young Jun!

Du Shik!

Don't worry and don't think about doing anything else.

If any reporter calls, don't pick up.

First, let's all head to my house.

People might crowd around here.

Let's get going.

What did I tell you?

We were too busy doubting the real culprit,

and look where it got us!

Let's think first.

Let's try to put the puzzle together.

What puzzle is there to put together?

We have to expose Lee Jae Sung and attack the police!

What are you going to do about Young Jun being heartbroken?

Reporters are now calling me too.

It was a disaster in 2012.

Big men came into my house and broke everything.

They broke all our appliances.

Look at this. This is the scar I got while trying to stop them.

I was just reading a book in my room,

and Kim Du Shik came to my room and started beating me up.

Without any reason!

I've never seen a man as violent as him.

Mr. Kim, here.

Mr. Park!

It's a disaster.

Sir, it seems like you've taken care of it nice and quick.

Everything is going perfectly.

Great job on telling the police to get on this.

If you could just deal with the court now...

Thank you, sir. It's all thanks to your teaching.

I'll see you at dinner.

Please schedule a meeting for court presidents next week.

I knew this would be a good case to get attacked on,

but things have gotten way too complicated.

Don't you mean that your head is complicating it?

Maybe you're worried more...

about your social status and face than Du Shik, who's been framed?

Hey, Sam Soo. Why are you being so bitter?

Don't you see how hard we're working on it right now?

Let's not fight.

We're here to come up with a plan.

Mr. Park, have a seat.

Let's keep it simple.

Is the world that simple?

This is all because we missed our timing!

We should've exposed him as we had planned!

Speed isn't everything.

The police made their move while we were being indecisive.

Isn't the law what punishes people...

even when someone just steals a pack of ramyeon?

But I guess your hearts became soft when you all saw...

a murderer become an angel of a volunteer?

Why are you trying to judge others based on the public?

Remember who said that we should use the public to make our point?

Mr. Park, prepare for a full-scale media war.

We have to persuade the court hearing the reimbursement case...

to hand over the case files to us.

That's when we're trying to get more evidence!

It's completely different from exposing a man's murder.

Anyone can say anything.

It's the proving part that's hard.

We don't have any evidence that Lee Jae Sung is guilty.

We have Captain Han...

and records that he's guilty. What more do we need?

Have you forgotten?

The retrial was deferred when we tried to use those to apply for it!

Yeo Jin, when did you get here?

I understand how much you care for Du Shik.

So, let's be as wise as empathetic we are and come up with a plan.

Hey! If you leave like that, I'll feel really sad.

Whatever.

I think you're all confusing something.

When the goal is clear so is the way to it.

Our goal is...

to prove Du Shik innocent.

Kim Kwi Hyun!

"A Record Time for Raising 100,000 Dollars,"

"But the Truth Is Still a Mystery."

What are you going to do about this?

I believe...

it's Park Sam Soo's article.

What if you're wrong?

No way.

You balding genius.

If this is a big false report, are you going to resign?

I believe in Mr. Park.

What a faithful servant you are.

I find the police more trustworthy.

Why can't you just focus on your job of developing an app?

Why are you getting your hands on the media...

and making this mess?

"Connecting the world for the good."

Isn't that the motto of our company?

I'm going to brighten the world with my bright talent,

then breathe soul into the world and media...

that is so corrupt.

Be quiet!

How dare you try to dazzle me with your big talk?

You better take care of this good.

If this is deemed a false report,

you better...

submit a resignation letter.

Hey, I got 100,000 dollars thanks to you.

Thank you so much.

I'm Park Sam Soo.

You think that can stop me?

I knew it! You can flip this around, right?

You have me!

My company has my back too.

I trust you.

Kim Kwi Hyun.

See?

"A reporter who causes controversies for money."

"A gangster, a hooligan, police,"

"a trashy reporter, and a high-school graduate lawyer."

"What a team that is."

"They got 100,000 dollars with a false report?"

"Shouldn't they have to spit the money back out?"

It's a mess. What do we do?

You know what you have to do, right?

You idiot.

Sam Soo,

there's no bond stronger than ours,

where we push and pull each other for support.

Don't be shaken. Just keep going.

How am I supposed to be when you're being so serious?

You know what I'm feeling? Grossed out by the cheesiness!

Anyway, thanks.

Don't think too much. Get some rest.

You'll lose more hair if you stress more, okay?

We can do it!

Honey, well,

I think I'll be staying out tonight. Keep the door locked tight.

Don't open the door for anyone, even if they ring the bell.

I saw the police press conference,

but I trust you, Park Sam Soo.

You're talented, so prove it.

Like my name says, truth is the only way to go.

- Okay? - Okay!

Hi Dad. Don't worry and just wait.

The important truth is always hidden.

No, not me. I mean the truth that Sam Soo is looking into.

He's a great reporter.

Please excuse me. I'm heading to the bathroom.

Tae Sung, I'm fine, so don't worry.

Things are getting bad, so I'll be busy for a while.

Please wash Jae Yun and Yi Yun for Sun Min in the morning...

and send them to school for me.

I know you must be tired from studying too,

but please.

I'm so happy to see you all for the first time in so long.

- Cheers. - Cheers.

I was going to be in big trouble,

but thank you to Chief Justice and Mayor...

for saving me.

Thanks so much.

I didn't do anything.

No, you certainly have.

My son-in-law, after getting a taste of it,

has become quite the pecker.

You're funny.

Please excuse me.

I worked with a lot of tough people for a long time,

so foul language just comes out and catches me off-guard at times.

You did a great job in coordinating with everyone...

and responding to it quickly.

Yes.

Seems like you've done a lot of work.

Thank you.

Nipping right at the bud.

Prosecutor Jang did great...

in moving the police to take care of this well.

Yes.

It would've been messier if we had the court take care of it.

The prosecution is indeed always working in perfection.

The press conference was so satisfying...

for me to watch.

I hear that Park Tae Yong is going crazy.

He's in a coma.

Let's give a round of applause.

I hear that my prosecutor son-in-law has...

prepared something for us.

What have you prepared?

Yes.

The best way to attack the messenger.

We have to crush the messenger.

All we have to do is go after that former detective...

Han Sang Man.

It turns out that Han Sang Man is one of the top three...

richest people in Osung.

What?

- Right. - Why are you so happy?

Because I'm rich.

He inherited an incredible amount of land...

from his parents.

How could he be clean?

Mayor, the thing is...

Tax evasion is a given.

If he formed a company, embezzlement, breach of duty...

Those are standard practices.

I know it all too well from personal experience.

My gosh.

Okay. Give your report.

This report was put together by Osung Police.

Han Sang Man is one of the top three richest people,

but it was all in the past.

He got rid of all of his property...

and lives off his salary as a civil servant.

He got rid of all of his property?

That's where the tax evasion comes in.

That is one of my prior crimes. Right there.

That's why I know this inside out.

He evaded taxes for sure.

He paid the full 30 million dollars in inheritance tax.

He diligently paid the taxes for the transfer and rental income.

He paid the taxes?

If he sold his properties...

He gave them to his kids.

Without paying taxes for them.

Remember what I gave you in cash that time?

I didn't pay tax on that. You know that.

Han Sang Man formed a foundation and donated it all.

Approximately 50 million dollars.

It's a foundation to support ex-cons...

who have cleaned up and want to better themselves,

by helping them heal and stand on their own.

I knew it.

You know how I donated money and created a foundation...

before I became a mayor.

In actuality, all of that comes back to me.

According to Osung Police,

Han Sang Man is not involved in any way.

Han Sang Man is a complete psycho.

He's a lunatic.

That's why he hangs out with Park Tae Yong and Park Sam Soo.

He's a crazy fool.

A total...

Sorry, sir.

We don't have to attack Han Sang Man.

His request for a retrial was rejected once already,

so it'll be difficult without solid evidence.

The final bullet is the court anyway.

I'll go now.

But...

I've made a mistake.

Tax evasion. Embezzlement. Dereliction of duty.

How are you proud of them?

Especially for someone dreaming to be a nation's leader.

What is wrong with you?

I'm sorry, sir.

Goodbye, sir.

Is this report about Han Sang Man a sure thing?

Regardless, there's nothing about him to criticize.

How could a rich man be so clean?

I'm sure he has companies in his siblings' names that are his.

Dig more.

Yes, sir.

I know because I've done it all.

Where is everyone? Why are you by yourself?

I came by myself to get some air.

I can't drink. I'll just drink water in this.

Young Jun must've been shocked earlier.

I calmed him down.

I just tucked him in.

Mr. Park. You get cursed at by all those people.

I know it's hard.

Why are you helping me?

I'm not helping you.

I'm just doing my job.

But you're doing good deeds.

Don't say that. I don't like hearing that.

I have one more question.

You said your mother...

killed a person.

Do you know what it's like...

to be the family of a murderer?

I don't know how it feels to have been framed,

but I know how it feels to be the family of a murderer.

When I was eight, about Young Jun's age now,

my mom killed someone in front of me.

Well... It's as I said.

No. To be more precise,

I heard a scream from my mom's room.

The eight-year-old Sam Soo was standing in front of the door.

He was too scared to open the door and ran away.

If that little boy Sam Soo had opened the door...

If he had at least screamed,

Mom wouldn't have killed her boyfriend.

That's the guilt...

I bear.

You really...

must have had a tough life.

It's nothing...

compared to being framed for murder and being locked up for 10 years.

Yes.

There is one reason why I'm with...

Kim Du Shik.

- What is it? - I received something...

from your son Young Jun.

What? What is this?

Mister.

Eat that with me.

My father said I should share yummy food with friends.

After my mom went to prison for murder,

the village pretty much raised me.

Whenever they saw me, they said, "Come and eat."

"Sleep here. I'm sure no one's home anyway."

"You must be bored. Come in and play."

The people in the village weren't trying to do good deeds.

And like that, they raised...

a little kid.

Just like your son Young Jun took a big spoonful of cake...

and held it out to me.

I'm not good with these things.

Gosh.

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There's no way Lee Jae Sung will confess now.

We need to find the knife that he used...

in order to flip the tables on him.

Where do you think...

he hid that knife?

The record shows he confessed four times.

- Is that true? - Yes, it is.

He said he felt guilty for Du Shik who went to jail instead of him.

I see.

From what I read in the record,

I could tell he truly repented for what he did.

Where did he tell you he hid the knife?

He said he hid it under a potted plant in his garden.

But it was a lie.

Where were you all this time?

Get inside right this instant.

I begged the prosecutor, Mr. Yoon, for a search warrant.

I brought it there and searched everywhere,

but it wasn't there.

He said he truly repented,

but he didn't tell you where he hid the knife.

Captain. Who went with you to search the house?

Detective Bong Joon Seok and a few conscripted officers.

Bong Joon Seok? Wasn't he one of the cops who framed Kim Du Shik?

He was on the team that investigated,

but he was a rookie at the time, so he had no responsibilities.

Also, he's trustworthy.

That's why he was asked to help conduct the search.

He wouldn't have hidden it. Don't even think that.

The record. Let's check the record.

Did you go to Lee Jae Sung's house at 5pm that day?

No. It was too late, so I went the day after.

Prosecutor Yoon Hee Sung and Detective Bong Joon Seok.

They should know where the knife is.

They helped me. They can't have hidden it away.

Drop the idea.

Du Shik, let me ask you something this time.

Sure, go ahead.

The letter that Chief An Young Kwon showed at the press conference.

Are you really the one who wrote it?

Yes, I wrote it.

Why did you send it?

My cellmates said I should.

Why?

They said I should show remorse...

to raise my chances of parole.

I did not see this coming.

I can't believe this.

I see.

Back in prison, that must have been the best advice...

that they could give you.

My goodness.

I'm telling you, Lee Jae Sung lied to me.

He even feels bad about what happened to Kim Du Shik.

Why would he hide the knife?

- That's... - Ms. Lee, that's a good point.

Were the other detectives aware that a warrant had been issued?

Ms. Hwang. Are you looking down on the police...

because you used to be a prosecutor?

Captain. Detective Bong Joon Seok is suspicious.

He was included in the search and was involved in the frame-up.

This is ridiculous.

Back then, Joon Seok was a rookie...

and wasn't given much responsibility.

Why are you trying to make him a bad person?

But it's still true that he was involved in the frame-up.

Forget it. I've had enough.

You may go back now.

Thank you for this.

Those snacks are for Young Jun, not you.

Do you think I'll eat up my son's snacks?

Who knows?

I'm his dad. My goodness.

Mr. Park.

- Yes? - About Lee Jae Sung...

Will he go to prison once I clear my name?

Of course.

I'll make sure he goes to prison no matter what it takes.

Then what will happen to his wife and two daughters?

- They look like nice people. - Is that what you're worried about?

I know what my son, Young Jun,

has been through.

Lee Jae Sung's family didn't do anything wrong.

I mean, why in the world would you worry about that?

Gosh, this is hard.

You must understand...

better than anyone else.

Gosh, please stop.

There's something I fear even more than Lee Jae Sung's revenge.

Do you know what it is?

You wanting to give up.

And me saying, worried about Lee Jae Sung's two daughters,

"Gosh, I can't do this. I quit."

Not being able to go either forward or backward.

Getting stuck in between.

I'm not planning on falling into that trap.

Stay strong.

I'm trying like crazy...

to stay strong myself.

Let's go.

If News and New refuses to publish my article,

I might quit.

Are you moving to another newspaper?

I'd like to join you like Sam Soo did.

I'd, of course, love that.

But what will Mr. Park think? He'll be happy too, right?

First, I'll do my best to persuade my company.

That's the right way.

Yes, follow the procedures...

and fight as hard as you can inside the company.

I promised myself at least not to become a bad reporter,

but it's not as easy as I thought.

- Captain, hello. - Oh, my.

Are you drunk?

I didn't come here because I'm drunk.

I was worried you'd be lonely.

I wouldn't mind sleeping over...

at your place tonight.

Mr. Park, do you know what it is like to be lonely?

My nickname is Park Loneliness.

How could I not know?

That's good.

Go into the room and give Mr. Park a call.

He must be very lonely.

This way. Yes.

I love you, Captain.

Go on in.

- There you go. - Thank you.

I'm sorry.

I trust you.

When Prosecutor Yoon issued me a search and seizure warrant,

I told you why I took only you, right?

Yes, it was because you trusted me.

That's right.

And I still do. See you.

Were the other detectives aware that a warrant had been issued?

Are you looking down on the police because you used to be a prosecutor?

Ms. Lee, are you kidding me?

The reason you went to interview the award winners yesterday...

Yes, I was aware of it.

Jeongju's social welfare official Lee Yong Seon.

The second prize winner of the Jeonbuk Volunteer Awards.

He's a murderer.

Why didn't you tell us beforehand?

Would you have let me interview him?

While you hid Lee Yong Seon's name,

you revealed Prosecutor Yoon Hee Sung's name.

May I ask why?

They're the ones responsible for the frame-up.

I think there's more to it.

You're trying to escalate things by dragging the prosecution...

and then the court into it.

I've been a reporter for 30 years. Do you think I don't know?

The court should apologize for what they did wrong too.

Didn't the police refute everything at the press conference?

After being reporters for 30 years,

do you still believe the police announcements?

How far have you checked?

Lee Jae Sung's descriptions match the crime scene.

He wouldn't have known if he wasn't the culprit.

Later. Can we do this later?

We can't betray those in power right after receiving land.

That's so cold-hearted.

It's just not right.

If it can't be published here, I'll find another way.

If you act up, you'll be disciplined again.

This time, I'll probably be fired.

Hey...

My gosh.

Hey.

News and New refuses to publish the article about Lee Jae Sung.

I'm not surprised though.

Can you post it on your funding website?

Gosh, my head.

Just a second.

You seem determined.

A pair of shoes turned you into a greater reporter than me.

Sam Soo.

I'm risking losing my job for this article.

Please don't say that I'm being reckless.

If I don't do this, I'll be suffocated to death.

This time, you'll have to accept me.

It seems so.

Sure.

As long as your goals are clear, your path will not be shaky.

Nor will it be difficult.

Captain!

Captain!

Did he already go out?

Gosh, this is driving me crazy.

I'm struggling as it is. How will I pay Yoo Kyung's salary?

No. No!

I can do this!

Kwi Hyun, I just sent you an article!

You could retire now.

- Her writing is amazing. - Right?

By the way, News and New rejected this article?

That's right.

When the media landscape is so barren,

aren't I such a blessing to the journalism of Korea?

Exactly!

We're about to catch a big fish. Be prepared.

All right. Here we go!

I'm sitting...

side by side with you on purpose.

What do you mean?

Because if I see your eyes shake today,

I may scold you harshly.

Think of it as consideration by a senior detective.

- Joon Seok. - Yes?

September 29, 2005.

Did you know we'd be getting a search warrant?

What do you mean? How would I know in advance?

Naturally, I did not.

I told you why I took only you when we went...

to search Lee Jae Sung's house, right?

Yes, that you trusted only me.

That's right.

Did you find something when we searched the house?

No, I did not find anything.

Did you hide something?

No, I did not.

I say this because you've been a detective for long enough now.

But Lee Jae Sung...

confessed in front of me...

and repented too.

His confession was a perfect match with what was found at the scene.

Except for one thing. The knife wasn't there...

where he said it was.

Did Jae Sung lie to me?

Or did one of the police officers lie?

I don't know.

I'm not sure.

You didn't go to his house...

and search the place before we got the warrant right?

No, we did not. No.

Okay.

Thanks.

Sang Man.

What?

What are you thanking me for?

What else?

You saved my faith.

To be honest,

I was afraid I'd lose that faith...

when I came here today.

Maybe I'm getting old.

I'm fine losing other things,

but it really hurts if I lose faith...

in people.

Thanks for saving it.

Sang Man. The thing is...

Stop.

Your eyes are shaking, you jerk.

Hey, you! Sam Soo! Are you people insane?

You stupid moron.

How could you state the real name of the prosecutor...

of the Osung trucker murder and post his picture?

Hi, Yoon Suk. You shouldn't just start yelling...

Do you want to be charged with defamation...

and be called in for questioning?

Should I summon you?

How dare you mess with a prosecutor?

Why are you so upset?

You orchestrated this entire thing, didn't you?

Given what it is,

let's fight head on!

Until one of us ends up six feet under!

Hello? Hello!

Until one of us ends up six feet under? You weasel!

Until one of us ends up six feet under!

Ms. Lee.

I love the article.

Let's get the prosecutor and Chief Justice Jo Ki Soo.

He was our ultimate goal anyway.

I had forgotten for a moment.

Hello?

Why did she hang up on me?

You gave that article to Sam Soo?

You've lost your mind!

I was going to lose my mind for real if I didn't do something.

"It's so sickening here, that I need to leave the paper..."

"to at least save myself"?

You've totally lost control!

I haven't lost control.

I'm trying to catch the scums who have.

- Hey, you! - I don't work for you anymore.

So don't raise your voice at me, Mr. Moon Joo Hyung.

Hey, you! Where are you going?

Where I go is none of your business, punk.

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Why did you lie about where you hid the knife?

I told you the complete truth.

The knife with a bent tip.

I guess Detective Bong Joon Seok knows something.

I saw the news.

Prepare yourselves. The damage will be severe this time.

Let's smile until the end.

This is a historical day.

We'll show you that evidence today.

Hurray!