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I shouldn't like you,

but I keep liking you,

so I can't hide it.

I...

am a trainee,

and you're a judge. That's why.

You're a good person,

and I'm a bad person.

We're not a trainee and a judge.

(Dear Judge)

(Episode 23)

How will I face you tomorrow?

I ended up thinking.

About what?

Every day,

I always told myself, "Who cares about tomorrow?"

"Just live for today."

But for the first time, I thought about it seriously.

"What do I do tomorrow?"

You're strange at times.

You're a judge, but you talk like...

you've led a reckless life.

No matter how much I think about it, I hope tomorrow wouldn't come.

I wish today would repeat endlessly...

until the day I die.

Which part of today?

Which time and place, in particular?

Right now.

Right here at this spot,

at this time.

(Medical Report)

You jerk.

Come see me after you become qualified to be a judge.

I won't give it to you until then!

(Joo Eun)

You jerk.

I saw the news. Are you okay?

I'm fine. I'll probably be fired.

Can't you at least apologize, Your Honor?

That's right. Judges never apologize.

No. You did before.

You apologized and said you were wrong.

I was thinking about how to apologize and for what.

You'll write a decision?

This is how the extent of your wrong,

so you'll be sorry for three years?

That's not what I mean.

Do you know the turmoil I'm in right now?

I don't know if what I did was as a person in the media,

or a girlfriend acting out.

I can't figure it out.

I don't want to be with someone who puts me in turmoil.

Let's talk later.

I wanted to talk to you in person,

but I don't think I can bear to see you.

It's late. Go to sleep.

I'm breaking up with you right now,

but your response is, "Go to sleep?"

Fine.

Okay.

I'll just go to sleep.

Sorry, Eun.

I'll drop by when I can.

Excuse me.

I'm...

Soo Ho's mom.

Hello.

Have you eaten?

Yes.

Would you like a snack?

No, I need to go.

I think I've seen you on TV.

I'm an announcer. My name is Joo Eun.

Right? I was right.

I thought you were the prettiest announcer in the country.

But how do you know Soo Ho?

I'm his girlfriend.

I see.

But we broke up.

You did?

If you broke up, why are you...

We just broke up.

A minute ago.

- I'm sorry. I should... - Did you...

date Soo Ho for a while?

I'm sorry, but I'd rather not talk about him.

Sorry.

Let me ask you just one thing.

Did Soo Ho...

say he was an only son?

Yes. He said he was the only son in his family.

You know,

I am very proud of Soo Ho.

I wondered how I gave birth to someone like him.

I was so proud, thankful,

and apologetic.

That's how I always felt, but...

I'm glad you broke up with him.

Why do you say that?

Do you live alone?

No, I live with my parents.

Still, you were Soo Ho's girlfriend.

Would you wait a few minutes? I'll be quick.

Can I help?

No, no. Sit back down. I'm almost done.

I'll do the dishes...

It's okay. Make yourself comfortable.

I'm not comfortable.

I'm very uncomfortable.

Oh, my. Did I make you uncomfortable?

Yes.

I don't know what to do with myself.

All I know how to make are instant noodles.

- I'll wash the dishes. - Don't do that. Just...

Why...

did you say you were glad we broke up?

He may be a judge,

but he should become a decent human being first.

Did something happen?

It's all my fault.

I raised both of my sons wrong.

Both? Isn't he an only child?

We put the younger one in a relative's family registry...

when they were little.

But if he says he's an only child because of that,

he has no right to say he's the older brother.

You had him adopted?

Only on paper.

That's what the family elders decided.

Why did you and Soo Ho break up?

I wonder if this tastes okay. Will you taste it?

It's salty.

It is? Oh no.

Why is it salty? Oh no.

I think...

you made it salty.

I did? Why did I make it salty?

Why? Oh no. Hold on.

Oh no.

What do I do?

Don't come out. It's okay.

I was about to go home too.

I don't even want to see my brat of a son.

Even still, thank you.

For what?

Soo Ho never talked much and didn't have many friends.

At least he would've been less lonely...

thanks to you.

I have a feeling you're the one who's lonelier.

I'm old now. I don't know what loneliness is.

I'll watch the news carefully.

We believe everything they say on the news,

so please tell us many good things.

I think Soo Ho is having his brother watch us.

If I attack him like last time,

he'll attack us after tailing us.

Don't think too much into it.

If they play dirty, so will we.

- What do you mean? - Han Soo Ho's mom lives alone.

- What? - Must we go that far?

She doesn't have the right to be happy.

Will doing that make you happy?

Yes.

I'll be happy for that moment, at least.

I saw the visitation log.

After Jae Ho died,

I requested it and saw it.

I wanted to know what happened after I left,

and why he suddenly did that.

Did Soo Ho kill him?

Jae Ho.

It's okay. Okay?

We'll appeal,

so it's okay.

Look at me.

Look at me.

Do you need anything?

Are you listening?

Look at me!

Stop it. You know you can't yell at him.

Will you wait outside?

Look at me.

Look at me.

It's okay. Look at me.

Why did you do it?

Why do you keep lying? You didn't do it.

I have to.

Did someone make you?

The judge doesn't like people who go back and forth.

Otherwise, I can never go home!

Who told you that?

Who told you to do it?

Why do you keep doing that?

We're trying so hard to save you. Why won't you listen to us?

You agreed to listen only to me.

You said you'd listen only to me, so why?

Are you really stupid?

Why are you making it so hard for us?

Because of you,

we're both a mess. Do you realize that?

If you want to die so badly, die alone.

Don't make me suffer too.

[VIU Ver] SBS E23 Dear Judge "Not Until You Become a Real Judge" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

Jae Ho did anything you said.

Let me ask again.

Was Judge Han Soo Ho...

responsible for his death?

That's right.

It was that judge.

Fine, then. Stop right there.

Don't think about killing everyone and yourself because of your guilt.

Think about killing one bad person and living in...

cleaner world.

(Courthouse)

- Good morning. - Hello.

Hello.

- So Eun. - Yes?

- Please, see me for a second. - Yes, sir.

You can't call me in here like this.

Why can't a judge call in a trainee?

It's weirder to think that way.

Okay. I thought you just called me in for no reason.

Do you have something for me to do?

No. I called you in for no reason.

Your Honor.

What are you doing this weekend?

- I'm working. - No way.

You have several trials scheduled for one day next week.

You assigned the decision and issue-spotting to me.

I have to work all weekend long, and it still wouldn't be enough.

And Your Honor.

When we're in the courthouse, I'm just a trainee judge.

Okay?

Please answer me.

You're a trainee, and I'm a judge.

- Okay? - Yes.

I was afraid of this and hoped today wouldn't come.

I wish yesterday would've just played on repeat.

I'll work hard.

- Ms. Song? - Yes?

This is a bit awkward, but...

Something happened between you two, right?

- Sorry? - I knew it.

- I knew something would happen. - It did not.

- It's nothing like that. - I've worked here for 16 years.

I've worked with countless judges and trainees,

and know how to read people.

A trainee is a trainee. You shouldn't do that.

I...

really didn't do it.

Don't think it's too late.

Just don't do it again.

It's not like that.

At the team dinner, when Judge Han wanted to play...

rock, paper, scissors...

one more time, why did you have to stop him?

We were all going to play one more round.

You can't blame him for being upset.

He scolded you a lot, didn't he?

Yes.

I saw him really grill you just earlier.

He isn't usually like that.

- Did you apologize? - Yes.

Good.

I'm sorry for being so rude.

But please remember something.

I am always on your side.

Where is it? There.

Okay.

(Gifts)

Gifts that women like.

Gifts for when you tell a girl you like her.

(Gifts for when you tell a girl you like her)

(Judge Han Soo Ho)

Stop it.

(Inbox)

Hey.

I didn't get the script for the news.

- You didn't hear? - About what?

Darn it. The station manager said he'd tell you first.

Tell me what?

Exactly. He said he'd say whatever it is himself.

Sir. I didn't receive my script.

I'm almost done cleaning my desk.

Get out before I throw things again because of you.

My script didn't come in.

There's no news for a while. Take a vacation.

I didn't request time off.

- I did. - Why?

You're not qualified.

Take a break and don't come back.

I understand. I will meet with the chief director tomorrow.

If he also tells me to take time off,

I'll meet with the president the day after.

Hey, you punk!

When I first started here,

you said,

"You punks. You guys are the news."

"Don't you ever hang your head. Hold it up high."

Do you remember?

I'll do as I was taught.

Do I need a reason to visit a friend?

I decided not to meet with punks with tattoos anymore.

Tattoos are hot now. You don't know the trends.

Not that kind of tattoo. I mean punks like you.

I mean ex-cons who commit crimes today...

and wonder what crimes to commit tomorrow.

Stuff your face and leave.

People will start rushing in. I'm busy.

Hey.

Let me ask you something.

If you have a question, ask the Internet.

How can I become a good person?

You said you were being a good person now.

I kind of had that thought for a few moments.

Not completely.

I've never been a good person, so I don't know how to do it.

- Are you drunk, kid? - Come on.

I'm serious.

You punk. You're making me want a snack.

You said bad guys have no right to like anyone.

What is wrong with you?

You show up out of nowhere and make me cringe.

What am I like?

You're a guru at seeing through people.

That's right.

- Take it off. - What?

Then you'll know who you are.

Fine. I'll take it off.

You don't think I can?

Not that, you punk. Take off your shirt.

Why are you taking off your pants? I don't want to see your underwear.

Take off your shirt.

Do you see something?

- What? - Your tattoo.

My English isn't good, but angel...

You spell it A-N-G-E-L.

But you have "angle" below the angel.

A-N-G-L-E.

That's why I'm "Angry" Han Kang Ho.

That's right.

That's who you are.

You tried to become an angel and gave up.

The moment I saw that, I could see who you were.

You are too stupid...

to become a real bad guy.

Hey. Put your shirt back on.

Put it on now.

Put it on.

I said to put it on. My gosh.

I was wondering what you were doing when we're so busy.

You left our restaurant to give someone else business?

An angel? You?

Well, you see...

That's spelled A-N-G-L-E, which is...

You promised never to see punks with tattoos again!

Go. Go and work. We're about to get busy. Go.

And why are you so selfish? I like lamb skewers too.

Don't you come.

Go! I said to go! Go!

What were you thinking...

Come on.

- Go back. - Come on.

Stop it.

Stop it.

The trial will be over tomorrow, right?

The presiding judge is being disciplined,

so it'll be the last time regardless.

Rest up today, and I'll see you on Monday.

So this is my only chance to play my hidden card.

What is this?

But,

when I brought the drugs in, I was paid with bank checks.

Lee Ho Sung didn't pay you.

They were signed by, Choi Byung Heon, and Choi Min Gook.

Yes, but they all took the drugs together.

Even one pill gets you high,

but I think they took several.

If you change your testimony now,

you'll be tried for selling drugs.

What do you want?

You know.

Once the trial is over,

Park Hae Na will get commercials, TV shows,

and you'll take care of her. What about me?

It's too unfair, isn't it?

And your conclusion is?

We took the fall together,

but one will live a posh life with her face on TV,

whereas all I get is 30,000 dollars. I wonder what I'm doing here.

It's not like it's 300,000 dollars.

Are you asking for 300,000 dollars?

If you'd give me more, that would be great.

You requested the softest sentence,

and I provided my legal service accordingly.

I did nothing wrong legally.

If you're so confident,

should I send this to the media?

Yes, go right ahead.

A lawyer doing this...

is a huge ethical problem.

No one will hire you.

Ethics.

A group of elderly women who were abducted by the Japanese...

and became "comfort women" sued a Japanese corporation.

Do you know who represented that Japanese corporation?

It was us.

Korea's top law firm...

fought against the comfort women...

and defended a Japanese war criminal corporation.

The media should have cried out, saying it was ethically wrong.

They should've united the people and spoken up!

But the reality is...

we are still...

the nation's top law firm.

I... What I...

Did you even imagine how big the size of the corporation...

that I'm using the name of the law to protect is?

Just because I'm defending a petty criminal like you,

do you think I'm some petty little lawyer?

I'm not asking for a lot.

I'm sorry.

So why do you keep coming at us?

We're not that easy.

I'm sorry.

I'll get the travel ban on you lifted.

Use the 30,000 dollars to live abroad for a year.

I'm sorry. Please forgive me.

Don't return to Korea...

until I tell you to.

(Episode 24 will air shortly.)

(Episode 24)

Are you working today?

Yes, Your Honor. You're in on a Sunday.

I'm sorry, but I forgot my ID.

I'll let you in. Please come with me.

(Courthouse)

(Resignation)

(Resignation)

Your Honor.

Work hard.

Sorry for calling you again.

Tomorrow is the last day of trial.

I'll await your favorable judgment.

It's open to the public,

so the courtroom will be packed.

Are you afraid?

My specialty is making empty threats,

but this time, I called you to apologize.

- What? - I'm sorry for threatening...

to send you to jail for five years.

You're a victim too.

Then...

You'll probably get what your lawyer told you.

You won't go to jail.

Thank you.

Thank you so much.

But...

you and I...

will carry that crime with us for the rest of our lives.

What crime?

Lee Ho Sung, Choi Min Gook, Kang In Gyu, and you...

did drugs together.

Their names were identified on the initial call...

to the Emergency Center.

But...

they are so powerful.

A conglomerate's heir, a medical group's heir,

and a politician's son.

So,

it was buried with other news.

It should've ended as manslaughter,

but news begot news...

and enraged the entire nation,

and made him a disgusting murderer.

That man...

was sentenced to death.

I...

never heard...

A person died...

in order to cover up a drug party...

by hot-shot families' children.

No.

I never heard that.

That never happened.

I don't know much,

but I think actors are people who make...

other people happy.

You make them laugh and cry,

get angry for them, and get revenge together.

That's how people become happy.

I hope...

you are one of those people.

I'm a commoner,

so I can't make solid promises like an heir.

I can't do anything for you, either.

But I will promise you this one thing.

I will cheer on every work that you do...

in the future.

I'll go now. See you in court.

(Courthouse)

I knew you'd write this.

You're always the best,

but you're especially the best today.

What?

That's what I'd like to ask.

Why were you like that yesterday?

- Yesterday? - You came yesterday...

and took something out of the safe.

I know I said we should be purely professional at work,

but I didn't mean for you to ignore me like that.

Yesterday,

I came to work and took out something from...

I'll be in the courtroom.

I was sick.

I was so sick, that I got a strong shot.

I was out of my mind, and I don't remember much either.

If I were myself...

So, if I were in my right mind, I wouldn't have done that to you.

- No. - I'm sorry. I'm so sorry. I am.

Were you very sick?

- Yes. - What was wrong?

Everything hurt.

Why didn't you call or text, then?

I will, from now on.

You weren't the person I knew.

I'm sorry for startling you.

Your hand.

I'll be in the courtroom.

Were you really sick?

Are you okay?

Do you need medicine?

I'm fine.

Don't be sick.

Soo Ho, what are you up to?

He wanted to see you before the final day of the trial,

so I arranged this meeting.

You wouldn't let me even contact you when I kept begging to meet,

but I see you often, now that I said I'd kill myself.

Don't be like that.

We'll see each other often once today is over.

Be patient for one day. Don't whine.

The lawyer should step outside.

Once the trial is over,

go to Africa for about 3 or 4 months,

and do volunteer work.

I've already finished talks with the studios for you...

to do a variety show afterward.

Ho Sung.

Let me ask you something.

Go ahead.

I was just one of your play-things, right?

Did you dream of becoming a conglomerate's madam?

You're so cute.

Can't I dream?

Of course, you can dream.

It's just a dream, anyway.

Fine.

I'll go now.

Come on, Hae Na.

I wasn't playing you.

I sincerely liked you, and I still do.

I'm truly sorry...

for getting ourselves out...

and making you stand trial by yourself.

I'll repay you many times over.

The trial will go well,

and you'll make your comeback.

Let's climb to the top and become a top star!

You will...

go with me to the end.

- You promise? - You know.

Is there anything in this country that I can't do?

(Clerk's Table)

Is Ji Chang Soo present?

He is currently...

in the emergency room with acute hepatitis,

(Defense)

so he could not be in attendance.

Please permit us to proceed in absentia.

That would be disadvantageous to the defendant.

- What does the defense think? - We are fine with it.

Fine.

Prosecution, begin.

We have nothing to say.

Defense. Give your closing arguments.

There is nothing to say.

(Prosecution)

I will announce the decision next Wednesday.

Next. Park Hae Na.

It's been a long trial, right?

It'll end today.

Prosecution, you may begin.

I have nothing to say.

Perhaps you have no desire to uncover the truth.

I have the desire!

However, I have nothing to say.

What a great prosecutor.

Closing arguments.

I have nothing to say.

I assume you want to just end the trial already.

I'll oblige.

Defendant. Give your final statement.

You have nothing to say?

(Defendant)

I will announce the decision next Wednesday.

[VIU Ver] SBS E24 Dear Judge "Judgement Day" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥-

You don't have to say anything.

I will give...

my final statement.

I'll listen.

I was in a hotel club bathroom,

a stranger gave me something, saying it'll help me sober up,

so I took it and used it.

The next day, in the ER,

I realized it was a drug.

No one took it with me.

I took it by myself.

I apologize for causing trouble.

Throughout the several days in court,

I repeated this statement over and over like a parrot.

I'm sorry. It was all...

a lie.

The day of the incident,

I went to a private bar in Gangnam with people I know.

I'm going to run for the Assembly.

- What? - For real?

When my father became the party head,

he said he won't run anymore,

on the premise that I be number three on the ballot.

What are you waiting for?

Pour Assemblyman Kang a drink.

Pour him a drink.

Are you really going to be an Assemblyman?

Of course.

Hey. If it's number three on the ballot,

isn't that a free ride?

- It is. - Do your job right.

I'll make you the main model for national healthcare.

- Really? You promise? - Hey.

This won't do. You need to drink.

- You need more alcohol. - Let's party it up.

- Let's really drink tonight! - Congratulations, Assemblyman Kang!

- Congratulations. - Bottoms up.

It was our usual spot,

and a waiter that we knew gave us the drugs.

Then there was an incident.

(Bank check for 1,000 dollars)

Thank you. Enjoy yourselves!

- Bring the drugs, you jerk! - Come here.

Here.

Here.

Hand it over.

The defendant is lying!

Do you realize what you're doing?

Sit.

- Your Honor! - Sit!

Go on.

One of them got high...

and assaulted the waiter and the bar owner.

What? Have you lost your mind?

What was that?

- Stop it! - Are you insane?

- Please, stop. - Stop it!

You jerk. I can't take it!

Sir. Please, calm down.

What?

I'm leaving. This isn't fun.

Did you block it?

You blocked it?

Then once they realized what happened was going to get out,

they came to me and asked me...

to say I took the drugs by myself.

(Prosecution)

They said they'll say...

the assault was between the owner and the waiter.

I accepted that offer...

and lied in court.

Why was that?

They said...

they'd guarantee my future.

Why are you changing your testimony now?

Yesterday, I met a dear fan of mine.

That person...

hoped I was a good person.

I decided to believe that person's promise to cheer me on for life...

and to speak the truth.

Who was the waiter that brought you the drugs?

It was Ji Chang Soo.

Can you tell us the names of the people...

you took the drugs with that day?

Yes.

Lee Ho Sung of Osung Group.

Professor Kang In Gyu of Hankook University.

And Choi Min Gook of Choi Hospital.

We'll take a five-minute recess.

Park Ha Na changed her testimony!

It was a drug party. Print it!

Lee Ho Sung of Osung Group. Professor Kang In Gyu.

Choi Hospital's heir Choi Min Gook.

Those are the names that came out in court.

Use their real names. It's okay legally!

Your Honor.

What happened?

I told you,

something was up.

How did you know?

Lowlives can recognize lowlives.

Why aren't you laughing?

The person...

The person the defendant named...

Choi Hospital's heir, Choi Min Gook.

Your sister's rapist.

Are they one and the same?

It's okay now.

The media will take care of the rest.

What is it? No?

It won't work?

Section 234 of Criminal Procedures.

Section 234...

Recess is over.

Do you have anything more to say?

I'm sorry,

and I thank you.

Thank you for having the courage. You may sit.

(Defense Counsel, Defendant)

We will end the trial.

However, I can't decide the date for announcing...

my decision.

Stand up.

- Me? - Yes. Stand up.

I permit you to speak.

Explain what section 234 of Criminal Procedures says.

Yes, Your Honor.

Section 234 of Criminal Procedures, paragraph 1.

"If a person states that a crime has been committed,"

"one who hears the statement may report such a crime."

"However,"

"if the performance of their duties, civil servants..."

"who hear the statement that a crime has been committed..."

"must report such crime."

And how does one report the crime?

According to Section 237,

one must submit it in writing or report it orally...

to a prosecutor or a judicial police officer.

Thank you for the explanation. You may sit.

Did everyone in the courtroom hear that?

You don't need to write anything. You can press charges verbally.

Prosecution! Listen up!

By the testimony of Park Hae Na,

I'd like to report the bar employee Ji Chang Soo,

and the owner Min Goo Nam,

for obstruction of justice.

Moreover!

I report Lee Ho Sung of Osung Group,

Professor Kang In Gyu of Hankook University,

and Choi Min Gook of Choi Hospital...

for crimes including drug possession and use,

and obstruction of justice.

The person reporting them...

is Judge Han Soo Ho.

Answer me.

Prosecution!

Answer me.

The report of their crimes...

has been received.

Court dismissed.

We'll go ahead.

You have the Criminal Procedure Code memorized.

You meant we should get them at least like this, right?

The judge is speaking.

How dare a trainee just nod her head?

I...

I know I'm being rude,

but there's something I want to do to you.

- Go ahead. - You'll say I'm rude.

Like that ever scared you.

I know I shouldn't do this, but...

You were super cool.

Do it right.

Left foot? Or right foot?

- Either. - Let's go!