Why are there rumours about you bribing the judges?
A long time ago, I lent money to people I played baseball with.
In life, there are times you're in urgent need of money, you know?
I also...
took care of frivolous lawsuits at low prices occasionally.
After that,
a rumour spread about my resolving issues for the team members.
It's probably because I helped prosecutors and lawyers, too.
However, I never did anything that would...
be considered illegal.
They all happened in the past.
I never helped anyone recently.
So you have...
never bribed to win a suit, right?
That's right. Never.
I just didn't do anything about the rumour, that's all.
I thought it'd help the firm gain more clients.
Back then,
I was a lawyer who did anything and everything for money.
All right.
I'll take my argument in that direction.
Give me the name of a judge who was in your team...
even for a very brief period of time whom you've never worked with.
Someone whom the prosecution can't touch...
and who is very well connected.
Park Hee Gon,
Kim Ho Joon...
and Lee Jong In.
Okay.
I'll take care of the rest.
I heard that you took on Seo Joong Won's case.
Are you here to negotiate with me?
No.
I'm here to tell you that you must go through me to speak to him...
and that you mustn't spread groundless rumours.
I'm not the one who spread the rumour about his investigation.
It leaked from elsewhere.
That's good, then.
I got a few phone calls from the media today.
They asked me if Joong Won was being investigated...
for bribing judges.
They also asked me if the prosecution...
is after Judge Park Hee Gon, Kim Ho Joon and Lee Jong In.
I just told them that I know nothing.
It's not those judges.
That's what I thought.
They're very influential.
I know for a fact that you'd never touch people like them.
They never accepted any bribes.
Did you tip the media off?
You can be arrested for interfering with an investigation...
and spreading a false rumour.
Did you not hear what I just said?
I got calls from the media asking to verify the information,
and I said I didn't know anything.
I think that...
the information leaked from elsewhere.
(District Attorney Park Oh Joong)
Goodness.
You beat me this time.
Answer the call.
Bye.
(The Good Wife)
Why did you want to see me?
Thanks to Hye Gyeong, it has turned into an official investigation.
They won't be able to spread false rumours about the case any more.
I'm aware.
We still need to find out which judge and lawsuit they're after.
That way, we can be prepared to fight.
Shouldn't you consult with Lawyer Kim about these matters?
I'm just worried.
I can't say...
that I was completely ethical in my dealings with matters back then.
Okay. I'll look into it.
Thank you.
Do you know how many complaints I've received over the phone?
I'm sorry.
Do you really have to investigate the judges?
Aren't you investigating on corruption already?
I can't just let go of suspicions.
Even judges should be punished for their wrongdoings.
Of course but...
Why don't you leave it up to him?
He's investigating his wife's firm.
He's such a righteous prosecutor.
It's your wife's work?
- Yes. - Is there really something or...
I'm investigating.
I'm sure I'll find something if we keep searching.
All right. Keep going then.
Thank you.
Enjoy.
Thank you for helping.
Of course I should help you.
Let me know if there is anything I can help with.
Get a confiscation warrant from the court...
and start the investigation on Law Firm MJ.
We have a confiscation warrant.
Please do not move.
Prosecutor Park.
Hello.
Don't you know personal information and case records...
cannot be confiscated?
It's okay. Just leave them be.
They're doing this on purpose to make us mad.
We'll review them and return what we don't need right away.
- I said, be gentle. - I'm sorry, Sir.
Tell Prosecutor Lee that we want to speak to him.
Maybe we might give you what you want.
Sure. I'll tell him.
Gentle, gentle!
What information?
I want to know their strategy.
It's best to ask them in person if that's the case.
I'm sorry we're meeting like this.
Follow me. President Seo Joong Won is in the office.
We'll take care of business on our own. With just him and his lawyer.
Let's talk...
about President Seo Joong Won.
Today is the last day we can be considerate.
We won't offer you any choices from this point on.
If you give us the judge's name, it will be summarily indicted.
You'll be fined instead.
Either way, my lawyer license will be nullified.
You can always re-register.
Lawyer Kim. You're not recording, are you?
Prosecutor Lee.
Blackmailing is your strategy, not ours.
We came because we trust the two of you.
Especially Lawyer Kim.
Hye Gyeong told me that you're a good guy a few times.
I'm not sure, though.
There's something I must clarify.
It's true that money was dealt with within the baseball team,
but none of it influenced any legal ruling.
If this is the case, why did you call us to confess?
Because what you're after is us.
This case is causing a lot of damage to our firm.
Once trial starts, it'll cause an even bigger damage.
That's why I want to discuss the possibility of settlement.
Which judge do you want?
I'm sure you're searching someone in particular.
Hye Gyeong, you're not at the market choosing fish.
It's okay. We'll tell you if you're curious.
Judge Kwak Jae Shik, Judge Kim Hyun Wook,
Judge Moon Young Jin...
and Judge Lee Seung Jin.
They're not on that list.
Then who is it?
Judges Park Hee Gon, Kim Ho Joon and Lee Jong In.
Thank you for the talk.
We'll see you next time at the prosecutors' office or the court.
Let's go.
Okay, Hye Gyeong...
and Lawyer Seo. See you soon.
We got served.
I knew it wouldn't be easy. I came because I was curious...
of who Seo Joong Won gave the money to.
Did you see his face...
when I was listing the names?
It's okay. We'll tell you if you're curious.
Judge Kwak Jae Shik, Judge Kim Hyun Wook,
Judge Moon Young Jin...
Review the trial records of Judge Moon Young Jin.
You have to make the decision.
Either President Seo Joong Won steps down...
or something needs to be done for us to work in peace.
Joong Won.
Let's talk.
I'm sorry.
Your clients must be nervous.
My clients told me not to call until the investigation is over.
Since we're on the topic,
I need you to give up on your position temporarily.
I told you earlier...
that this won't be easy.
You promised to be responsible if any problems occurred.
Do I have to be responsible already?
It's only a suspicion for now. They haven't officially started yet.
However, I'm responsible for the other people in this firm.
The clients are nervous and the same goes for our staff.
All right, I'll step down.
Please tell the others for me.
Thank you.
I better vacate the office too, right?
You should.
You're no longer the president. You're a client now.
You can always come back once the case is resolved.
All right. We can do that.
- Did you have a talk with him? - Yes.
Did you let him know that all of the lawyers agree?
Actually, President Seo's work process...
was always a concern.
Doesn't that apply to you as well?
Don't worry. He doesn't want the firm to be at a loss because of him.
He agreed to step down for the time being.
Then his office must be vacant.
If that's the case, why don't I use it?
If you look at it long term,
you might need a new co-president.
No, thank you. It's only until the case is over.
Hye Gyeong.
Yes?
Do you want to learn baseball?
Here.
- Did you see that? - You're good.
Here.
How do you feel?
Well...
I think it worked out for the better.
I can play catch with you.
You can ask me whenever.
Okay.
I heard you switched departments.
I did.
You were still on the bribery case until the end, right?
Which case is Tae Joon focusing on?
I told you to keep it down low.
How can you ask for information on an investigation?
It just slipped while chatting with a friend.
It didn't mean anything.
Right, Joon Ho?
Dan. Do you want Joon Ho to get arrested with you?
Just go alone.
Go and tell them who set you up to this.
See you.
Oh, hello.
Where is President Seo Joong Won?
- He is... - Lawyer Kim.
Come to my office.
Sure.
Thank you.
Joong Won will temporarily resign from his position...
until the investigation is over.
From now on, he'll be visiting this firm as your client,
so consider yourself informed.
Okay, I understand.
The firm can't help him.
The investigation on bribery can be extended to the firm, too.
Let me know if it's too much for you to handle alone.
I'll bring another lawyer in.
Okay.
And one more thing.
Tell me first if Joong Won is actually guilty.
That way, I'll be able to prepare the firm to deal with it.
Ma'am.
I'm President Seo's lawyer...
who owe him a duty of confidentiality.
I unfortunately cannot do what you're asking of me.
You're right. Okay.
Also,
Dan was arrested last night.
She got caught while trying to dig up information about the case.
It's your case so go and get her out of there.
I was going to call you anyway.
The date for the summon has been set.
Release Dan right away.
We'd like to summon President Seo Myeong Hee first.
That'd be okay, right?
Kim Dan tried...
to find out what I was investigating in regards to Seo Joong Won.
I'm going to head over to the detention centre now.
If she's not released by the time I get there,
I'll sue you for false arrest.
So make your decision wisely.
Do you still think Joong Won is innocent?
He's hiding many things...
even from you. Can't you tell?
Just call whoever is in charge at the detention centre.
Get in.
Thank you.
What did President Seo Joong Won ask you to do?
He wanted me to find out which judge and lawsuit they're after.
But why you?
Is there something I don't know?
No. I just looked into it because he asked me.
I don't think they have any evidence, either.
They probably arrested me to get information from me.
So are you saying that there is something...
even though there is no evidence?
You should ask President Seo directly.
I can't tell you without consulting him.
All right.
Please drop me off at the bus stop over there.
I'll take the bus.
Why didn't you tell me about what happened with Seo Yeon?
Just because.
I didn't want any awkwardness.
What do you mean?
You would have thanked me when you saw me,
and I would've said I was happy to help.
Just doing small talks like that.
What's wrong with that?
I can't do it.
I haven't changed at all.
My feelings come first...
and I don't do anything that I don't want to do.
I helped simply because I was able to.
That's all.
I didn't want to give you the impression that I've changed.
Thank you.
I heard that President Seo Joong Won has resigned from his position.
That's correct. He didn't want to cause the firm any trouble.
I told him to step down temporarily until the investigation is over.
It's also possible that you wanted to be ready for what is to come...
because you know that he's guilty.
You think too much, Prosecutor Lee.
You finally got your firm up and running again.
I'm sure you'd hate to be shackled down by a scandal like this.
Very much, indeed.
I never imagined that my firm would be seized and searched.
We had to secure evidence, so we had no choice.
Oh, I also took the liberty of...
doing a little investigation on you.
Unlike your brother,
I couldn't find a single corrupt deed.
I do not...
want to cause you trouble.
The same goes for your firm.
Then why did you call me?
Because I want to warn you.
Do not protect your brother.
So you have...
never bribed to win a suit, right?
That's right. Never.
I just didn't do anything about the rumour, that's all.
I thought it'd help the firm gain more clients.
Back then,
I was a lawyer who did anything and everything for money.
So are you saying that there is something...
even though there is no evidence?
You should ask President Seo directly.
I can't tell you without consulting him.
I didn't know that you like baseball.
Hello, this is Kim Hye Gyeong.
I never thought you'd reach out to me to discuss something like this.
I'm doing what Mr Seo Joong Won's lawyer must do.
I'm interested in doing a deal with you.
What do you say?
I'm on your side, of course.
Targeting judges...
is never a good idea.
If Tae Joon loses this trial,
he'll have a tough time ahead of him.
I must win the trial then.
Yes.
It won't be easy, but you have to.
Mr Seo Joong Won is an ambitious man.
Whether he's guilty or not mustn't be what concerns you now.
You're right.
So?
What can I do for you?
I want information on the judge and the trial Tae Joon is after.
I'm sure you know that much.
I won't be able to help you any more.
Thanks.
I found out which case they're trying to investigate.
It's Judge Moon Young Jin's tax rebate lawsuit.
Mum, you're home.
Why are you still up?
I'm sorry that I'm so late. I'm busy preparing for a trial.
Well...
I saw your boss on the news earlier today.
Did he really bribe the judges?
No.
By any chance,
is Dad working on this case?
Well... Yes.
Your dad...
trusts that he is right.
And I'm trying to correct his misunderstandings.
I hope you win.
Thanks.
- Sweet dreams. - You, too.
I want to know how you plan to defend Joong Won.
I can't tell you whether he's innocent or...
I'm not asking about that.
As the president of the firm, I'm asking how you'll defend him.
Then you'll be involved in the case.
I know.
At first, I thought it was right to leave it up to you for the firm,
but it was a foolish thought.
Regardless of my intention, our firm would get involved.
Joong Won is also the president...
and a lawyer at this firm.
Instead of distancing myself from the case as he's my brother,
I should fight with him as his colleague.
Would you like to join my meeting with Lawyer Seo?
I'll tell you how I'll defend him in detail.
Let's do that since we'll need to prepare for witness examination.
The prosecution summoned another witness.
We should have a meeting together.
What is it, Lawyer Kim?
Are you thinking of preparing for a divorce lawsuit?
I'm here for Lawyer Seo Joong Won's case.
I heard you've been summoned as a witness.
I thought we should prepare for trial...
with President Seo Myeong Hee.
I'll be fine. I've been a lawyer for a long time.
I'll take care of myself.
I don't even know why they called me.
Lawyer Lee.
Do you think I'm asking you to do this?
Aren't I your senior?
You've only worked for 1 year while I've worked for 14 years.
How can you...
What are we doing?
We're preparing for your trial.
Let's go discuss with them.
I reviewed all the case records.
I think this is the most dangerous.
It's a tax rebate lawsuit with Judge Moon Young Jin.
By winning the case, we got back three million dollars.
I want information on the judge and the trial Tae Joon is after.
I'm sure you know that much.
Tae Joon is...
investigating the tax rebate case that took place two years ago.
The judge was Moon Young Jin.
I remember that case. We were at a disadvantage but won.
How?
I don't know. I thought we'd lose,
but we were surprised to find out that we had won.
I'm being serious. We only got back two million dollars, however.
Were there any financial transactions with Moon Young Jin?
Once. I lent him 5,000 dollars.
Did he pay you back?
Not yet.
That could look suspicious.
Our law firm handled his divorce suit...
at a cheaper fee.
Wait a minute. Was I in charge of that?
Yes, you asked if there were any cases.
Is that why I was summoned as a witness?
For a good deed?
There was a financial transaction and we accepted his case.
Your relationship with him isn't simple.
I thought those would help me.
Having a relationship with a judge isn't easy.
That's all.
Moon Young Jin quit the baseball team a long time ago.
Joong Won.
Let's talk for a bit.
I reviewed that case last night.
How did you know it'd be this one?
I asked Prosecutor Choi.
- Why did you... - Let me ask you one last time.
Have you bribed anyone?
Are you suspecting me, too?
It's been on my mind,
so that's why I'm asking.
Please be honest.
Trials are like a ball.
It usually moves in the way you expect it,
but sometimes, it takes an unexpected direction.
Therefore, the result of the trial may seem odd,
but there was no bribery involved.
Then why were you concerned about this case?
This case has bothered me for a while.
If you find the unexpected ruling,
you could get suspicious of me.
Joong Won.
The law we deal with is ambiguous.
Most of the time, it's not black or white, so we have to draw the line.
The law is vague,
but relationships are even more so.
I don't think you're a lawyer who bribes people.
As the law has loopholes,
sometimes you can't help but see things in certain ways.
You can tell me anything because I understand you.
They're coming.
They're here.
You still don't agree that you offered bribery.
Are you really innocent?
President Seo Joong Won has never bribed anyone.
Judge Moon Young Jin also said he never received such bribes.
They're saying that it isn't true.
There's no evidence of financial transaction between them.
It was only a report.
Alleging President Seo as the court ruling wasn't ordinary...
was due to a mistake made by the prosecution.
Is it true that money was exchanged between the two?
We must decide on one thing before trial.
It's whether you'll recognise money exchange within the baseball team.
What do you think we should do?
You should deny it no matter what.
The prosecution is probably aware that it was a small amount.
I think it's better to recognise that money was exchanged.
However, in that case, you'll be penalised...
by the lawyer disciplinary committee even if we win.
It's okay. It's my fault.
I trust your judgement.
It's true there was a financial transaction within the team,
but it was a small amount. There was no compensation.
How do you feel about facing your husband in court again?
How do you feel...
How do you feel about your husband being on the prosecution side?
- Please tell us. - Could you say...
Do you accept the allegation?
I summon...
the co-president of Law Firm MJ, Seo Myeong Hee,
as the first witness.
The witness will step forward.
Are you aware that Seo Joong Won is operating a baseball team...
- made up of lawyers? - Yes.
Have you ever watched...
- his games before? - No.
Did you guess that there was a secret transaction taking place?
No, I was simply not interested in baseball.
Let's talk about...
the tax rebate lawsuit, shall we?
Wasn't that company...
- your client? - Yes.
But then suddenly, Seo Joong Won took the case.
What's the reason?
He felt confident about it.
Wasn't that after the change in the judges?
The original judge left due to his father's death.
When Judge Moon Young Jin took over,
didn't Seo Joong Won say he'll take the case?
Yes, he did.
Didn't he say he would win...
even though it was obvious he'd lose the case?
- He did... - That'll be all.
Defendant's lawyer, would you like to question her?
Yes, Your Honour.
Why did Seo Joong Won ask you to join him when he knew...
you didn't play baseball?
Like what the prosecution suspects,
did he say it'd be a chance to meet the judges?
No.
He told me to clap for him...
if he hit a home run.
How do you feel about the baseball team he's managing?
I think it's a good idea to help legal workers relax through sports.
It's much better than going to a hostess bar at night.
However, it could also become a target of prosecution like now.
Why was Lawyer Seo so confident about that case?
He's always confident.
He's confident even when the case is unfavourable to him.
He always said that a lawyer's virtue is confidence.
Sometimes that baseless confidence ends up giving him a win.
Objection. It's an arbitrary interpretation.
Sustained.
Why did you...
pass the case to Lawyer Seo then?
Was it simply because he already knew the judge?
Actually, I was very sick then.
It's a common disease any woman could get,
but I knew many people...
would misunderstand me since I'm an unmarried woman.
I didn't want to announce it,
so I kept it a secret.
Once my brother found out, he volunteered to take over.
I'd like to hand in her medical records from her gynaecologist.
The witness...
was admitted to the hospital for three days due to her uterine myoma.
That's why Lawyer Seo took over the case.
No further questions.
Since the questioning is finished, we'll take a short break.
Myeong Hee.
I didn't know you were sick then.
Why should a lawyer tell anyone that she's ill?
There are so many people out there just trying to rip you apart.
I'm sorry you had to tell everyone.
It's not a big deal. It's nothing to be embarrassed about.
It's just a hassle, that's all.
Also, what's so wrong with that? We're family.
I didn't ask you to step down because I didn't trust you.
To me, you were always...
a respectful lawyer who did things I couldn't do.
However, I just wanted...
to protect you from everyone during this process.
I did all I could do to help.
It's up to you now.
Okay. I'll do my best.
Don't worry so much.
Please take good care of him.
When Lawyer Seo was interviewed for a magazine,
you also did a short interview...
to introduce him.
Yes, that's correct.
I'll read it out aloud.
"Seo Joong Won is attractive because he's cunning."
What did you mean by that?
I guess you didn't get it. It's just as I said.
I'm saying he's as attractive as me.
In the next line, it says,
"He stands on the borderline of morality..."
"and never loses his clients no matter what."
"If it's to win a case,"
"he's a bad guy who doesn't mind committing a crime."
That's what it says.
It's because being a bad guy was a trend back then.
That's why I said that.
These days, he transformed into a good guy.
He was so much more attractive when he was a bad guy.
You helped with Judge Moon Young Jin's divorce...
as well as the division of assets to his children.
Not necessarily helped,
but I got paid for my services.
However, you received a much lower fee than normal.
I received the proper amount.
The work was easy.
Who got you the work?
Was it Seo Joong Won?
Of course.
Are you sure it wasn't in exchange...
for letting Law Firm MJ win the tax refund suit?
If that was true, he would've taken the case himself.
Why would he forward it to me?
He must've been careful.
Had he taken that case,
the bribery connection would be more blatant.
Objection.
The prosecution is confused between their argument and the truth.
Sustained. Prosecutor, please be more careful.
No further questions.
The prosecution claims that our law firm received too little...
for taking care of Judge Moon Young Jin's divorce case.
Is this true?
No.
There are cases I've worked on with smaller fees.
What were they?
The divorce suit of Prosecutor Choi Sang Il is one...
Right.
We also did the trial of appeal...
for Prosecutor Lee Tae Joon.
I believe we received a smaller fee than usual as well.
No. Just because we did that...
doesn't mean we asked the prosecutor for favours.
We tend to give discounts...
to the people in our field.
I'm handing in Law Firm MJ's related service fees for evidence.
If the low service fee...
for Judge Moon Young Jin is the cause of this suspicion,
I believe Prosecutor Lee Tae Joon should also be investigated.
Thank you.
Don't thank me.
It was a piece of cake.
Lawyer Kim, you're really spiteful.
I didn't know you could fight like that.
Work is work.
What is it?
It's regarding Joong Won's case.
There's something you should know.
Thank you.
Thank you for coming.
What is it that I have to know?
Ji Hoon called me and so did Seo Yeon.
They said...
you told them about the divorce.
It was hard, but they were understanding.
When will you give back the documents?
Can I still see the kids?
Yes.
They have nothing to do with our relationship.
Is that why you wanted to see me?
Joong Won...
met with Judge Moon Young Jin.
It was the day right after...
I mentioned Judge Moon's name.
You did it on purpose?
Then...
was Prosecutor Choi on your side all along?
I asked him to help me with the case.
I was curious...
how Joong Won would react if he knew what I knew.
Do you get it now?
Joong Won...
isn't as clean as you think.
He's only acting innocent in front of you.
Did you start the trial to show me this?
Did you set up a trap to show me what kind of person he is?
I just wanted you...
to open up your eyes.
You always...
start your investigation after choosing your suspect.
That's why you don't shy away from making traps.
It doesn't matter since your opponent is already a criminal.
It's okay to do that...
in order to catch a criminal.
I didn't do anything.
I just waited.
Seo Joong Won...
fell into his own trap.
I was going to get involved from the very beginning,
but I wanted to see...
how far you'd go.
So I sat and watched.
You were good.
You still have a habit of looking down on people.
Once he is found guilty,
we'll try to come to an agreement...
by offering to cut down on his charges.
He'll have to tell us the names of the judges who accepted bribes.
Do you have it all planned out already?
Are you striving to become the best prosecutor in town?
After that, will you become a member of the National Assembly?
I'm telling you this for your sake.
If this was for me,
I would have left you to see him break down.
I was just worried about you.
That's why I'm bearing with these inconveniences.
Even if he doesn't confess, I can put all of them in prison.
You've done enough.
Don't come to trial tomorrow.
Otherwise, you'll be embarrassed in court.
No.
You're only concerned about yourself.
You probably want to see me get disappointed in front of you.
Isn't that right?
I told you to stay out of today's trial, but you didn't listen.
I'm a lawyer.
I can't quit before it's all over.
Fine, go ahead.
I'll conduct the witness examination today.
All rise.
Do you have additional evidence to submit...
or a witness you'd like to request?
I'd like to examine the defendant himself.
"I solemnly affirm that the evidence that I shall give shall be..."
"the truth, the whole truth..."
"and nothing but the truth."
Witness Seo Joong Won.
Have you met Judge Moon Young Jin recently?
Yes, we had lunch together.
I'm glad you're being honest.
Is this a photo from that day?
Yes.
You're exchanging something with Judge Moon.
Can you tell me what was in the envelope?
It's money.
I see.
Was there a financial transaction between you...
and Judge Moon?
- Yes. - What was the money for?
Did you ask him to threaten the prosecution to close this case?
Or was it compensation for your next trial?
It was a donation to UNICEF for yellow fever vaccines in Africa.
I'm sorry, Your Honour.
How much was it?
It was 5,000 dollars.
Isn't that too much...
to send to UNICEF?
It's true.
Then tell me the truth.
Why did you give him that money?
Judge Moon has talked a lot about yellow fever in Africa.
He said there's not enough vaccines and that many children are dying.
He told me judges and UNICEF...
made an agreement to collect donations.
That's why I decided to participate.
Isn't it suspicious...
that you gave him money right before the investigation?
Actually,
I defended a company that sold toys that contained lead.
Despite seeing children die from lead addiction,
I kept postponing the trial to buy time.
And in the end, I won.
After that, I became notorious.
Just answer my question.
Ever since then,
I tried to spend money on good causes...
as a way to atone for what I did wrong.
Not only to Judge Moon,
but I've been donating to a variety of charities.
Prosecutor Lee.
If you thought that I had bribed him,
you're very mistaken.
You can tell me anything because I understand you.
I'm sorry. I was afraid you'd misunderstand me.
I don't know about other people,
but to you, I only want to show my good side.
Don't worry.
Tae Joon will attack us with that case.
He probably left a trap by leaking information.
He's always won that way.
We must catch the bait if we're going to win.
That'll give us a chance to turn the tables.
However,
it's impossible unless you're innocent.
I'm really innocent.
So tell me.
Meet Judge Moon deliberately.
Then...
how can I believe that...
it was money sent to UNICEF?
Your Honour.
I submit the receipt that proves the 5,000 dollars Seo Joong Won...
gave was sent to UNICEF which was organised by Judge Moon.
Congratulations on winning.
The trial isn't over yet.
Both you and I know it's over.
I underestimated you.
Do you still think Seo Joong Won offered bribery?
Of course.
Lawyer Kim.
Prosecutor Choi would like to see you.
Lee Tae Joon is at risk.
Once the ruling's given, the court and Prosecution won't hire him.
This is the chance to destroy him.
Good luck.
You need to give me information.
Wasn't that what we promised?
When did I promise that?
Prosecutor Choi.
You gave me information on Tae Joon's orders.
Now that he has no power, are you betraying him?
You two figure it out yourselves.
Hold on.
You told me to give you evidence whenever I have it.
What's this now?
Open it yourself.
Just explain it to me. I'll listen.
These are photos of you with Seo Joong Won.
You seemed very close.
If you leave now, these photos will be exposed to the press.
Will that be okay?
Ms Kim.
If you help me this time,
I'll keep this quiet.
Expose them if you'd like.
It's true that I'm seeing Joong Won. I'll divorce my husband soon.
What about your family?
Prosecutor Choi,
you don't care at all for my family.
I'll be responsible for my own choices.
Also,
it's none of your business when...
you've failed to keep your own family together.
Sir, Lawyer Kim just left.
Reporter Kim, I have some good information.
Why don't we talk about it over a drink tonight?
I'll call you again.
Sang Il, let's talk.
About what?
I have something to tell you about the internal investigation.
Yes, President Seo.
Lawyer Kim.
The prosecution dropped charges against Joong Won.
Lee Tae Joon...
is arresting judges.
I think he was investigating judges separately from Joong Won's trial.
Within the baseball team, there was a broker who helped connect...
the judges and the companies.
While they were busy paying attention to our case,
the prosecution investigated them and took them in.
We were used.
He's a scary man.
Good job, Hye Gyeong. Rest well.
Okay.
There won't be any releases.
Joon Ho.
Do you think you'll be safe after this?
Of course.
I only did what Prosecutor Lee ordered.
He asked me to watch...
your every move.
I borrowed your phone for a moment.
I had to text someone urgently.
You're okay with it, right?
I was investigating slush funds...
and kept seeing your name.
On top of that,
I also saw your name connected to the bribery of judges.
What have you been doing?
Tae Joon.
There's something I have to tell you.
Go ahead.
I found out something on Seo Joong Won.
You wanted to be in politics.
However, that might cause you damage.
I kept it under wraps instead of leaking it to the media.
Sang Il.
Did you think...
I would compliment you for working hard?
Did you expect me to beg you...
not to release it?
Tae Joon,
I did it for you and...
Give me the original file of the photo.
You better...
keep your mouth shut.
This is your last warning.
- Congratulations. - Congratulations, President Seo.
Thank you.
Congratulations.
President Seo.
It's a tofu-shaped cake.
I got it custom-made for you.
He almost went to prison, you know?
Here. Have it.
It's delicious.
Liar, liar.
Let's go.
Congratulations on your safe return.
Thank you.
It's all thanks to you.
You need to be more careful.
It worked out this time, but who knows in the future?
I get worried when I watch you work.
I'm afraid something bad will happen.
Okay, I'll be careful.
You shouldn't always go against my cases either.
I only do so because you take the harder route.
It's not like you ever listened to me.
I'm your only sibling. Can't you be nicer to me?
Also, you should tell me if you're sick.
Can't you depend on a good brother like me?
Come on. I'm good at my job,
handsome and funny, too.
I'm quite attractive myself.
I'm already being nice to you, so just do your job right.
Wow.
Are you going somewhere?
The association will reprimand me for my doings.
I told Lawyer Lee that he could use it.
Should I file a complaint against the prosecution?
If we can put together a petition...
No. I've been working too much.
I need to take a break.
What about you?
I should...
work.
My break was too long.
Hye Gyeong.
Thank you.
(Divorce by Mutual Consent)
Hye Gyeong.
I was focusing...
on the judges from the start.
I investigated Joong Won...
because of you.
Now, you're being honest.
Okay.
The divorce won't happen.
Not the kids, either.
I can't give up.
I need you.
There was a time I thought I needed you...
for my future and my career.
However, I know now.
As I was being paralysed by power,
I could stay human...
because of you.
Hye Gyeong.
I can't live without you.
Even if you feel this way now,
I'm sure it'll be helpful to have me as your husband.
You can use me if you want.
So...
Just for the next while,
let's keep it this way.
I won't bother you...
or get in your way any more.
So...
I can't allow that.
If you have anyone you consider precious,
you should try and think about what you should do for them.
I will, too.
(3 months later)
Candidate Lee Tae Joon of the KDP,
who will be participating in the upcoming general election,
is scheduled for a press conference to announce his participation.
During his time as a chief prosecutor,
he was charged on allegations of bribery...
due to his association with the Dream UCT case.
When he was found innocent and returned to his post,
he brought all those involved to be tried in front of the judge...
while he investigated on the suspicions of bribery...
on judges fairly...
which had led to his fame.
The public is most interested in...
the attendance of his wife, Lawyer Kim Hye Gyeong,
at this press conference.
I have lived my whole life as a prosecutor.
I was sent to jail...
while standing up...
to the authority and I caused my family pain.
However,
I stayed with the prosecution...
and finished my investigation on Dream UCT.
I was able to arrest corrupted politicians who received bribes...
and individuals who were involved.
I protected...
justice.
Respected citizens.
I plan on changing...
my battleground.
From judicial justice to politics,
I hope to revive the fire of hope in the government.
This was only possible because my wife...
stayed by my side.
Respected citizens.
In Seyang,
I'll bring a new type of victory in politics.
In order for you to be able to dream a righteous future,
I will do my best until the end.
Thank you for coming.
Don't forget to send me the information...
on the case by tomorrow. See you.
Won't you take a photo together?
Just take a photo of me.
Lawyer Kim Hye Gyeong.
It's the information you asked for.
Thank you.
Did you prepare a lot?
Yes, it's the evidence of the other party's witness.
It's what I thought.
Do you think you'll win?
Of course.
All rise.