(This drama is based on real-life events. Incidents,
names, and places have been altered for the drama.)
The defendant is found not guilty.
"A page in history written by a high school grad lawyer."
"After Park Tae Yong mentioned his mom's dream,"
"people are rushing to see fortune-tellers."
We waited outside for 10 hours.
We've been counseling for 15 hours today!
Come on. They came a long way. Come in, sit down.
Anyway, we're not guilty. Please take a look at this.
Things will change in two days.
Hey. Not you. I mean you, the girl.
This time, I need you to help me.
Ghostwrite two autobiographies and do three newspaper interviews.
Work for Mayor Kang just for five months.
Are you saying the real murderer was arrested by Hwang Min Kyung...
but got released?
Yes. All three of them got released.
Instead, three kids...
with developmental disorders got arrested.
I have the entire record here.
If we win the retrial, we can turn the world upside down.
You guys are all dead meat.
Let's pass on Mayor Kang Chul Woo.
I'll build you a building with this!
It's in the past.
I'm telling you, a prosecutor let a murderer off!
You act like my father-in-law's faithful servant to his face,
but you're preparing to stab him in the back.
Look at this first before you fight.
Stay away for the time being.
Don't come to the office. Reporters will come flocking.
You gave someone the recording of the killer's voice?
Yes. News and New. The reporter Park Sam Soo.
Work with me.
We'll rake in all the money with your writing skills.
Let's show them a world in which justice is lucrative!
If you don't want a trial, you can also settle it financially.
Then why did you mention a settlement to them?
What's your point? What do you want to know?
They're trying to buy you, right?
I wonder if the jerk enticing you...
and the jerk tempting me are one and the same.
There's no sign. Come to Unit 201.
Hello.
You have a great junior colleague.
What's so great about her? I taught her everything she knows.
You'll be shocked once you see what I've brought.
Daeseok will be the city's exclusive legal counsel...
to represent them in all conflicts and disputes.
And that amount is a whopping 30 million dollars a year.
But why did you suddenly dig into Daeseok?
Okay. I'll zoom in on the photo.
Look carefully.
Okay, who is it? Who is it?
Why is Kim Kang Woo with Mayor Kang Chul Woo?
Why, do you think?
- I remember now! - What?
- Those rats! - Exactly!
Hold on.
Let me clear it up for you.
Two years ago, Daeseok and Seoul...
signed a 30-million-dollar legal counsel contract.
Head prosecutor Jang Yoon Suk is the bridge between them.
He's the one who investigated the Samjung three-man murder...
incorrectly in 2013.
Mayor Kang is using the economy to target the presidential election.
Companies such as Daejin Daily are lined up in front of him...
to try to get into Techno Town.
Since he has to help his son-in-law...
and help his own career as well.
So he pressured Daeseok to sway you...
and used News and New to sway Sam Soo.
My conclusion is that Mayor Kang Chul Woo...
is behind this incident.
My deductions...
and your investigation come to the same conclusion.
She's very logical.
What's wrong with you? Who cares about that?
What happened with Daeseok?
Kim Byung Dae asked me...
to be the director of Daeseok's public interest clinic.
Mayor Kang Chul Woo must be the source of funds.
He used to own a corporation, so he has deep pockets.
Wait a second.
Were you going to dump me and go to Daeseok?
That's cheating!
Yellow card!
Do I look like someone who would go there?
Of course, I'm more than qualified.
However! I don't do things like that!
They are so powerful,
but you two are quibbling.
Darn it!
I should've listened to Mr. Moon and become...
a mortician.
There you go again.
First, let's deal with what's most urgent.
The trial for the Gangneung case is next week.
Are you the lawyer on that?
I helped investigate that.
You did?
This is how hard I'm preparing for it.
You should come to the trial.
Yes, I should.
I'll give my all to do my best.
I feel so energized all of a sudden.
What are you guys doing?
(Episode 3)
The trial by jury...
of Jung Myung Hee for the murder of her father...
will begin now.
I will begin by explaining the charges.
Defendant Jung Myung Hee,
around 1 a.m. on May 15, 2020,
stopped her father from strangling her grandfather.
She used packaging string...
to murder her own father.
- Stop it! - Die. Get off of me!
- Stop it! - Die.
Die!
- Stop. - Die!
Father! Stop it!
Stop it!
Honey!
- Let go! - Please stop!
No!
No.
I... I killed... I killed my father.
No...
Witness. How was the defendant in the detention center?
She slept all day and night.
Hey. Are you sleeping again? Again?
- Hey. - Don't you hear us?
Did she look like she was repenting...
after murdering her father?
All she did was sleep.
(Defendant)
Did the defendant sleep that much?
She slept almost as if she had some disease.
All she did was sleep in jail after killing her father.
Ladies and gentlemen of the jury.
You don't think she's repenting, correct?
The uniqueness of domestic violence is...
that the assailant and victim live in the same home.
The defendant's father typically began his violence at night.
If the assailant and victim lived in the same home,
how could you sleep peacefully at night?
You little...
- Stop it! - Get out, you witch!
How dare you talk back to your dad?
You witch!
Out of filial piety toward his father,
Crown Prince Sado...
Only after she went to jail...
was Myung Hee finally in a world without the person who abused her.
The sleep that she lacked for 15 years...
finally caught up to her.
Myung Hee is not unique.
Women who killed their husbands, unable to endure the abuse,
mostly spend the early parts of their imprisonment sleeping.
This isn't a lack of repentance,
but the aftershock of domestic abuse.
He is amazing.
When and why did Myung Hee's mother leave?
She left when Myung Hee was 5 or 6.
Because my son beat her.
Was he very violent?
Every day was filled with shame.
He was my son,
so I should've finished it.
I, his mom, couldn't do it.
So now my granddaughter is suffering torment.
It's all my fault.
Do you want to say anything to the jury?
(Prosecution)
I turned 70 this year,
but I still remember when the chick that I raised...
when I was 17 died.
Even things like this stay with you for life.
How is my granddaughter supposed to live now?
Please save my granddaughter.
When your father was strangling your father,
couldn't you do something else to stop him?
I couldn't think about anything else.
I just saw the packaging string,
so I grabbed it.
Didn't you think that it may kill your father?
I missed my mom.
- Why? - Let go!
You witch!
Die.
Die!
I missed my mom,
but I couldn't remember what she looked like.
All I could see is my dad's back as he strangled her.
When I saw my dad's back that night,
I suddenly remembered my mom.
- Let go. - Why did you have me?
Why did you have me if you couldn't take care of me?
- Father! - I felt like...
if I didn't do something, someone else would leave me.
Mom...
I can't do this.
I won't!
Why you...
(Witness Stand)
Counsel, question your witness.
(Defendant)
I think it's too hard for her.
I'll let her say what she is keeping deep inside,
and close.
(Defendant)
(Witness Stand)
When I was in the fifth grade,
I was an outcast because they said I was dirty.
- What are you wearing? - Are you a bum?
My dad watched...
as the kids bullied me.
- Myung Hee! - Run!
Run!
It's okay.
Don't cry.
Gosh.
I remembered that moment...
I could hate him freely...
if it weren't for that memory.
That memory keeps holding me back.
At times...
I miss my dad.
Counsel. Make your closing argument.
The Korean judicial system has never once found...
that a victim of domestic violence...
killing their abuser was an act of self-defense.
Jung Myung Hee is not only a minor, but she is a girl.
When something heinous is happening,
what could a minor girl do against an adult man?
As her grandmother said, even if she is found not guilty,
she will be tormented by that memory for the rest of her life.
Isn't that enough of a punishment?
I know that precedent is difficult to overturn,
but if the court strictly follows precedents,
the world will never change.
Please find the 16-year-old girl,
Jung Myung Hee, not guilty.
The jury...
has found the defendant guilty.
Whereas the domestic abuse she suffered is tragic,
strangling her father and killing him is immoral...
as per the rules of society.
The defendant is sentenced to two years in prison...
and three years of probation.
(Defendant)
I'm sorry. This is all I can do as the People's Lawyer.
I had no idea why I was sleeping all the time.
"How can I be sleeping..."
"after killing my own father?"
"I'm a terrible person." That's what I thought.
I didn't want to sleep,
but I just couldn't help it.
Thank you for helping me understand why.
Darn it, this is bad.
Why?
I thought I was using Mr. Park, but it turns out,
I'm the one who got trapped.
All I did was casually ask him. Why is he working so hard?
Now I'm stuck with the Samjung case.
And I have to find a philanthropist. This is driving me crazy.
Did Mr. Park work on this case for free?
Hey, nothing in the world is free.
- Then? - The old lady...
gave him an apple. That surely went a long way.
(Chuncheon District Court)
You pulled an all-nighter last night, didn't you?
If I'm covered by your insurance, I'll drive.
Only if it's not too much trouble.
Mr. Park, you were like a star of a courtroom drama back there.
Your defense sounded heartfelt.
It was clear that you genuinely sympathize with the victim.
You flatter me.
But I do get that a lot.
- Sorry. - What?
- Nothing. - Okay.
- Let's go. - Sure.
(Chuncheon District Court)
Mr. Park, how did you know that domestic violence victims...
sleep a lot in jail?
Do they teach that in law school?
Law school, my foot.
Hey, Mr. Park only graduated from high school.
Ms. Lee, more education doesn't guarantee better defense.
It all comes down to...
how much you understand your client and how sincere you are.
Your words should come from your heart.
Your detailed and passionate defense...
really impressed me.
The demon is in the detail, I guess.
Defense is all about details.
Imagine a rock rolled over and blocked the road.
If you try to smash it to pieces with a hammer,
you're a moron.
What do we do then?
First, examine the rock.
You'll see a gap.
Put a lever in there,
and you can lift it effortlessly.
Effortlessly. That's the key to good defense.
I got carried away. I'm babbling.
Don't worry. Even the analogy is so fresh and interesting.
Really?
Are you sleeping again? Are you a sleep machine or what?
If you're bored, should I tell you about the murderer, Oh Won Shik?
Gosh, he's noisy.
Oh Won Shik is a monster.
When he kills people...
(Attorney Park Tae Yong)
Mr. Park, you were like a star of a courtroom drama back there.
(Advisor Kim Byung Dae)
Mr. Park, I haven't heard back from you.
Is it hard to decide?
Mr. Kim, I'm sorry it took me so long to answer.
Your big brother got an offer from the top firm in the country.
Annual salary of 70,000 dollars.
- 70,000 dollars? - Yes.
Oh my gosh, that's so great.
You don't make even half that right now.
We can send Jae Yun to piano school and Yi Yun to taekwondo.
They don't cost much. I'll take care of them.
(Attorney Park Tae Yong)
What did he answer?
"People don't change their way of life easily."
"I'll continue to live the way I always have."
"Thank you for your kind offer anyway."
"People don't change their way of life easily"?
Then I'll go and work hard as I always have.
By the way, if you'd like to continue to be our advisor,
Daeseok will have to do better.
Mr. Park! I've turned down Daeseok,
and the Gangneung case is over.
What have you done? I can't do all the work.
Why are you so impatient?
We should take action...
while my fame still lasts.
People don't talk about you anymore. What fame are you talking about?
I, Park Tae Yong,
finally got on the express train called Daeseok,
and you dragged me off. Take some responsibility.
You and your trains.
You're so cute.
I've sent out a press release.
Reporters will come swarming. You'll see.
You think so? I'll buy you jjajangmyeon if more than two come.
(We Didn't Kill Anyone! Retry the Samjung 3-man Murder!)
Reporters must be late. But they'll come swarming soon.
Hold these up first, all of you.
(Park Tae Yong Making History Again with His Second Retrial)
(Park Tae Yong Pursuing His Second Retrial)
(Park Tae Yong, the Perfect Match for Samjung's 3 Men)
(Park Tae Yong Making History Again with His Second Retrial)
Could they be behind the building?
Gosh, darn it.
Ms. Lee, you came.
- Hello. - See? She came.
More will come.
Hello.
Mr. Park, what's going on?
Am I the only one here?
Yes, you'll be writing an exclusive story.
Lucky you, an exclusive story.
Anyway, you've been following us everywhere.
Do you have a lot of free time?
The company wants me to look out for you.
Let's just shout into the air.
(Park Tae Yong Making History Again with His Second Retrial)
Into the air?
Hello, citizens.
I'm Lawyer Park Tae Yong.
Today, I'm setting out to undo...
the court's misjudgment.
Please say something.
- Can you hear me? - Yes.
- Should I start? - Please.
The thing is, I didn't kill the old lady.
Even though I'm innocent, I even lost my teeth.
We didn't do it!
Guys, squeeze in. Let's at least take good pictures.
Okay.
All right, smile. Clench your fists!
(Park Tae Yong, the Perfect Match for Samjung's 3 Men)
Mr. Park, come!
Come here.
- Gosh. - Hurry up.
My, you guys look terrific.
You're dazzling.
Okay, now smile. Clench your fists!
(Park Tae Yong Pursuing His Second Retrial)
Great. There you go.
"People's Lawyer Park Tae Yong".
(People's Lawyer Park Tae Yong's Second Challenge)
(Motion for Retrial on Samjung Case Filed to District Court)
Jae Pil, you look great in the picture on the Internet.
Can you come up to Seoul anytime soon?
Did it hurt a lot?
He got in a fight in prison and never got any treatment.
It's been bothering me.
You're even getting your client dental implants?
Is it in fashion among lawyers to cross boundaries?
The suit that's going on...
I won't ask you to pay the contingency fees,
so please take good care of him.
Four implants are going to cost more than that.
By how much?
That's not good.
Since you're not asking for the contingency fees,
I'll make a little donation as well.
What a good man you are.
Thank you!
The guy who got beaten up by me in jail...
had a crazy nosebleed.
Did you punch someone?
Of course! I won.
He should be treated as well.
I'm worried about him.
Hey, Mr. Park.
I need to be at the court soon.
I'm sorry,
but could you take Jae Pil and his family to Seoul Station?
Please give him some money for the train as well.
Thank you.
He keeps telling me to run errands for him!
Am I his secretary or what?
Just thinking about it ticks me off even more.
Hello!
How have you been?
Jae Pil, your teeth are sparkling white!
It's blinding.
It's like you have 100 lightbulbs in your teeth.
It must've cost quite a bit.
I have no money!
Mr. Park paid for it all.
I see.
Since your wife is here too, why don't we take a cab?
Cabs are expensive.
We have our disability passes.
We can take the subway for free.
I see.
But you must be exhausted.
It's going to be so crowded if we take the subway now.
It's rush hour.
We have to save up to live well!
I've always wanted to take the subway in Seoul.
I really want to see what rush hour is like!
Indeed, we need to save.
Let's see...
It's like we're in a movie.
34!
Right. 29, 30. Here are your seats.
Taking the KTX would save you hours.
You need to save up to live well!
We have to be quiet in public spaces!
We only take Mugunghwa trains.
All right.
Please, sit.
I've done some research,
and both your parents have disabilities?
It's the tractor.
My father was driving,
and my mother was on the back with him,
but she fell off.
She was crushed by the back wheel,
so her lower half became paralyzed.
Father hurt his back.
How are they doing?
They both passed away...
while I was in jail.
I didn't kill him.
Sure you didn't.
I have to get home.
Both my parents are ill!
What a good son you are.
Please let me go.
My mother is waiting for me!
My mom is also waiting for me.
Jae Pil, you were the one that looked through the closet.
I have to feed my dogs too.
Please let me go!
Are you ill?
My mother must be hungry,
and my dogs as well.
Please let me go.
Please.
I see.
(Notes)
He seems like he's not fully intelligent.
He's talking gibberish.
Jang Yoon Suk that rat!
What is it?
I don't know.
It'll feel a little too crowded once the baby is born.
It's not bad.
Thank you for the food.
It's nothing. You had a long day today.
Rest up.
It'll be a long way back.
It's nothing.
- Eat this on your way back. - No.
I'm fine.
Take it.
This is my wife's favorite,
but this is just for you.
It's my token of appreciation.
Please take it.
Bye now.
Bye!
Go inside!
Hey! I forgot to give you a call.
(President Moon Joo Hyung)
I saw your article.
Hey,
if you were offered an irresistible deal,
you need to take it. Why do you have to be like this?
I had a plan when I was making that offer!
I have to turn down an irresistible deal to make it a good story.
Hey! You...
What do you think you can do with people like that?
Hey!
I'm not an employee at News and New anymore!
You can't tell me what to do.
Park Sam Soo!
You!
Do you have any idea how much at a loss we are...
if we don't get a piece of that land?
It's 30 million dollars!
There's no way we're giving up.
Goodness.
Did you really have to ruin everything for us?
Hey.
If you're offered...
an irresistible deal that's for you to take,
you should have turned a blind eye and took it, you idiot!
You keep quoting "The Godfather",
but you haven't watched the whole movie, have you?
- What? - Al Pacino says,
"People who fight for money..."
"can never defeat those who fight for themselves!"
Hey!
We're going to win.
You!
Just wait and see...
how we win.
I couldn't say no to Jae Pil's bag of chips, so here I am.
Goodness.
I went all the way to Gangneung for just an apple also.
We may have received nothing,
but let's dream big.
I'll come up with a good business model.
I'm starting to get ideas.
Will I finally get to become a model?
That's not what I was talking about. Never mind.
Oh, man.
A lot of things have happened, but Mr. Park and I...
will be working together to fight the Samjung case. Right?
Yes. I'll work hard.
You only heard his voice,
but didn't see his face, right?
It was too dark,
so I couldn't see anything.
How are you sure that there were three of them, then?
When the car passed by,
there was a brief second when the light came in.
Who are you?
Stay still and nobody gets hurt.
Make a noise, and all four of you die.
Understood?
They seemed like they were going over to the other room.
What? Who's that?
- Quiet! - Who is it?
Don't move.
I prayed...
that they take anything they wanted and not hurt anyone.
Instead, they left everything behind,
except for people's lives.
(Forensic Police)
The record says that they stole 150 dollars.
That's what I thought,
so I reported to the police.
But I found it near my front gate...
about a week after.
They must've dropped the money while fleeing the scene.
- Yes, Detective? - We caught them.
We had no evidence, so it was hard,
but turns out, they're some kids.
They all confessed to it,
and we confirmed that they stole 150 dollars as well.
50, 100, 150.
That's 150 dollars.
Here.
It's yours now.
You stole it from the closet at the store, all right?
Such useless punks.
Your body has to suffer if you're stupid.
Get up.
Get up!
You got it?
The closet, you idiot. Understand?
- Keep quiet. - They have the 150 dollars?
Could I see them at the police station?
I'll know when I hear their voices.
Why would you want to see such atrocious murderers?
You won't be able to sleep at night.
When did you find out that those three aren't the ones?
It was about a year after the incident.
I got a call from Prosecutor Hwang Min Kyung.
She said that he got the real murderers...
and asked me if I'd recognize them by their voices.
(January 2014)
(Busan District Prosecutors' Office, Prosecutor Hwang's office)
What? You think I'm easy?
Stupid idiots like you, who can't look after themselves,
always act so strong when they're around women.
Mr. Cho Deok Jung, your two friends confessed,
so it's your turn now.
If you want to rot in jail alone, you can do so for ten years.
I'm going to start recording now. This is your last chance.
4, 3, 2, 1. Cue.
I don't really remember,
but it was around last February, and it was early in the morning.
I broke the door lock open...
and went in with Cheol Gyu and Won Bok.
How smart.
You could've passed the bar with a brain like that.
Keep going.
We had no intention to harm.
It's just that the lady opened her eyes and...
Hwang Min Kyung! What do you think you're doing?
Did you not hear? Our team is on the case now!
I got them, so I'll finish it up.
You're going to flip the case your senior colleagues worked on?
Are you here to put the whole Prosecution to shame?
Get out, you three.
Right now!
I, unfortunately, got the real murderers.
My senior colleague, who brought in the wrong guys,
took the real murders away.
What about those innocent boys from my neighborhood?
They're going to be framed.
The police, the prosecution, and 10 judges are on the case,
and they'd never admit their mistakes.
What happens, then?
Keep this...
for as long as you can,
and use it when the world is a better place.
Right now, the dirty ones are in power.
Do you remember what they sounded like?
Yes. How could I forget?
I never forgot.
Out of those who were framed, 2 of them live in Samjung.
Lim Soo Chul and Choi Jae Pil.
- Would you like to meet... - No.
Absolutely not. I can't.
I can't meet them when they went to jail because of me.
Other children are as precious as my own.
I'm not doing this just for myself.
I'm a mother, so I want to help them.
What about your child and your husband?
I'm too traumatized to go out at night,
or do anything, really,
so I got divorced.
My ex-husband is raising the kid.
We'll try our best to work this out.
Please stay strong.
You lost the precious tape that Mr. Choi worked so hard...
to save for six years.
Why are you bringing that up again? I'm just as heartbroken too!
What lowlife went through my desk?
We're on the same boat, so I'll forgive you if you do one thing.
What is it?
- Get me a philanthropist. - Stop it!
It's always the philanthropist!
I'll forgive you for losing the tape.
Just one philanthropist.
One philanthropist! Please!
- Just one! - Stop it!
(Attorney Park Tae Yong)
Yes, Soo Chul. What brings you to call so late at night?
I'm sorry, Mr. Park.
Are you asleep?
No, I'm not. You can talk.
Yes. Don't worry too much.
I'll get there as soon as the sun is up.
Goodness.
- Are you going to sleep? - Yes.
- You're not going to sleep, right? - Stop it.
Come on.
Yes?
You want to go to Samjung again tomorrow?
What is it?
What's wrong?
It's Mr. Park again.
He wants to go to Samjung again tomorrow.
I thought someone died.
Keep digging.
What a life I live.
My life is such a struggle.
- I'm exhausted today. - And so am I.
Really? That means neither of us is tired.
- That's sharp. - It's sharp?
Does it hurt?
No way. Wake up!
What? Why?
- Get out right now. - Out where?
My father is coming!
What? Why? He didn't even call!
He's dropping by to give me some kimchi on his way to Gunsan.
- Hurry! - Oh my goodness.
Where is he right now?
- Quick! - My phone!
My father is coming soon!
All right. He'd beat me to death if he saw me.
- Can't believe you always lie... - Get out right now!
All right. Make sure to clean the house well.
- All right! Quick. - I'm out.
Here's your newspaper.
I didn't know they delivered papers in person like that nowadays.
I had the door open for you.
How did you get here faster than me? Did you stay out all night?
I've been living with my girlfriend for five years now. Why would I?
- You don't even have socks on. - My toenails are too long.
- You got kicked out. - Whatever!
Good morning.
I'm Attorney Park Tae Yong.
- I see. - Hey.
You have your own lawyer? You've succeeded in life.
Who are you?
- I'm... - He works at my office.
You really succeeded.
You've got a lawyer and his assistant here.
Oh, well... This punk.
Let's go.
It'll be okay.
- Look at that! - What?
Hey. Over there.
Can you pull the files up?
Please give me a moment.
There's not much for the police to do nowadays.
There are surveillance cameras everywhere.
It caught it all.
Its resolution is good too.
Do you see her?
She threw watermelons and caused a huge ruckus.
Who are you people to judge me?
You're always stuffing your faces with watermelons!
- Get out of here! - You jerks!
- Get out! - Let go!
Please go easy on her. You'll hurt her.
Get out!
If you're going to go crazy, be nice about it!
Hey you!
Have you ever gone crazy?
How can someone be nice if they're crazy?
What's wrong with you?
Oh my gosh.
- What's this problem? - Let go.
Darn it. Hey! Let me go!
That freak!
It's okay.
(Watermelons, 18 dollars)
Soo Chul, take your little sisters and run away.
Run far away.
You must be hungry. Let's eat.
He's like Usain Bolt.
If he went into track and field,
he would've won the bronze medal at least in national competitions.
Did you know him from before?
You speak as if you did.
I know him very well.
Gosh. We go way back.
- What? - Like that construction case.
That punk beat up a person and fled,
so that simple case became...
a big case because of him.
We'll settle with the victim quickly.
Can't you drop...
- Sir. - Hello, sir.
Yes. He got himself arrested without us going after him.
It's almost like he turned himself in.
Sir. Please bring us the settlement quickly.
Wait a minute. Let me talk to the chief first.
Okay.
(Oh Jae Soo)
Yes, sir.
(Prosecutor: Jang Yoon Suk)
(Police Inspector: Oh Jae Soo)
Got that. Prepare the press release.
Mr. Park.
Yes?
I completely forgot.
I'll take care of things here.
You need to get to the supermarket and finish things there quickly.
Me? Why?
You got your severance, right?
Use that to take care of it for now.
Go.
Take my car. Hurry.
You know I don't drive.
Taxi. Take a taxi then.
Of all the...
He's so frustrating.
Goodbye, sir.
Sir. This is not a big deal. Why must you involve the media?
How could they cause a scene in this high-class supermarket?
I'm very sorry.
I came on behalf of Lim Soo Chul because he's at the police station.
I'm the legal office at a law assistant...
The legal assistant at a law office, Park Sam Soo.
That lady is infamous.
She screams all around town.
Let me compensate you for the loss the store suffered...
- and your injury... - Hey.
That... Your injury. We'll compensate you for that too.
Don't touch me. It'll get infected.
Yes, sir. I'm terribly sorry.
If you'd drop the charges, it will never happen again.
Do you have socks here? Socks.
Please give me 10 pairs.
Is this all that you have?
Reading the card now.
Please select the desired transaction.
Please confirm the amount...
Darn it. This is insane.
Wait!
I'm Park Tae Yong, a lawyer.
Retrial specialist, People's Lawyer.
I see.
An unwell person caused a bit of a scene...
and got into a scuffle at a local market.
This isn't news.
Isn't he your client that you're trying to get a retrial for?
That makes it news.
We're going to settle and put an end to it quickly.
Also... In exchange, I will...
give you a bigger case.
I have so many right now.
That's right. The entertainment agency drug case.
- A drug case? - I can't say anything yet.
An agency? Which?
You must all be tired.
You must be hungry.
Please eat.
There wasn't a single watermelon that was intact.
They were all smashed.
- I'm sorry. - No need.
But the amount I paid him...
- Yes? - I understand.
Let's talk about that later.
- Please eat. - My mother is schizophrenic.
Ever since I went to prison,
she loses it and gets angry...
whenever she sees a watermelon.
I'm sorry.
Gosh. Soo Chul. It must get cold in the winter.
We've lived here since I was a child.
It's a bit worn out, isn't it?
It's not just "a bit" worn out.
Do you even have hot water in the winter?
We don't turn on the heat.
We use electric blankets.
It's bearable.
Samjung used to be famous for watermelons.
I ate so much watermelon under bridges and in warehouses,
that I got sick of it.
- Why you! - Oh my gosh!
- Where are you going? - Soo Chul!
- Take your little sisters and run! - Where are you going?
- Run! Get away from here! - Get over here!
You must be hungry. Wait a minute.
I'll go and get a watermelon.
We were hungry,
so I stole watermelons from fields and ate it with my sisters.
Any day our father drank,
we ran away from home.
I ran to pick a watermelon,
and ran with the watermelon.
Since I kept running like that,
my body became trained.
So I run fast.
Why does your mother take it out on watermelons?
I never told anyone this before.
Once, I stole 30 dollars...
from a watermelon truck.
I wanted to eat something other than watermelons.
Darn it. You're super fast.
You.
Get on your knees.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me.
That's right.
It's so nice...
now that you admitted it and repented.
Who did you go to Dawoo Supermarket?
Where... Where is Dawoo Supermarket?
Are you kidding me? Hey, you.
You don't remember? You don't know?
Then why did you run away?
All I did was steal 30 dollars.
It was 150 dollars, not 30.
This jerk doesn't even know how much he stole!
Look. When you run away,
it's a confession.
A confession you make with your body.
Okay. There were three culprits.
Who are the other two?
You don't remember?
Are you saying you were framed for murder because of 30 dollars?
There's nothing like that in the police case file.
They didn't write down anything I said.
They wrote down whatever they felt like.
Darn it. Those dirty pieces of trash.
It must be tough for your mother.
You should at least find a studio.
I'd like to move too, of course.
But we have no money.
The deposit won't be much.
I'll look into getting the money.
Pay me back later when you make money.
You got Jae Pil his tooth implants.
You'll give Soo Chul money for a deposit.
You have a secret account, don't you?
I have no money. Only debt.
Then why do you keep helping them? They should become self-sufficient.
I'm not self-sufficient even after passing the bar!
Why are you getting mad?
Countless people graduate from good colleges and can't get jobs...
and bum off at their parents' homes.
How can an ex-con who was framed for murder become self-sufficient?
This is frustrating.
You're a walking charity!
Everyone who is framed is poor.
You think it'll be over quickly...
if they get a retrial to clear their name, right?
The wait kills them.
How long does it usually take?
A minimum of three years?
The homeless girl case took five.
Five years? Why didn't you tell me that sooner?
I'm out!
I told you before!
- Did I not? - You did not!
Did you?
Stop dozing off.
You don't get a retrial just because you request it.
It's just like a trial.
They have to decide whether or not to grant the retrial.
It may even make it to the Supreme Court.
So, a maximum of five years?
How do we survive until then?
Exactly.
Darn it.
Gosh. Seriously.
I'm sorry,
but I really didn't know it was like this.
How much did you pay as Soo Chul's settlement money?
- You're asking me that now? - How much?
If I tell you how much, will you give it to me?
The People's Lawyer has no money, just cases.
Gosh.
(Philanthropist)
Darn it.
Gosh, this is driving me crazy.
That feels nice.
How did it go with your father?
He didn't say anything special,
but I think he figured it out.
Really? In that case,
why don't you introduce me to him?
Are you confident?
I paid the maintenance fee.
Give me your share of living expenses.
Oh, okay.
How much was that?
What? You forgot?
It's 500 dollars.
I'm unemployed. Can't you give me a discount?
Hey, you've been sleeping and eating here...
for 500 dollars a month for the last five years.
Aren't I an angel?
You're right.
I'm staying in this cozy apartment...
It'll feel a little too crowded once the baby is born.
It's not bad.
We've lived here since I was a child.
It's a bit worn out, isn't it?
It must get cold in the winter.
Do you even have hot water in the winter?
We don't turn on the heat. We use electric blankets.
With my angel, Jin Shil.
Come on.
- Hey, is that you? - Yes.
Tae Yong.
You're being offered...
an annual salary of 70,000 dollars, right?
Yes, why?
The landlord called and said...
either our deposit or rent will be raised.
We don't have to move, do we?
Jae Yun's school and Yi Yun's daycare are here. We're not moving.
How much will it be raised anyway?
He'll raise either the deposit by 30,000 dollars...
or the monthly rent by 200 dollars.
What? You don't have it?
Should we use my savings?
Hey, that's for the kids' future. We can't do that.
I can take a loan up to 100,000 dollars. Don't worry.
Okay.
- Raise the rent by 200 dollars. - That's better, right?
Are you seeing someone? Who are you texting at this hour?
Come on.
Who would date an unemployed man who doesn't even have 500 dollars?
You're right.
Wait, you don't have 500 dollars?
Come on, do you believe that? My goodness.
That's ridiculous.
Hey, do you have some money?
- Can you lend me 500 dollars? - I saw it.
- Saw what? - Your text.
Don't get the wrong idea. It's not that I don't have it.
That's a girl's name.
I guess you really are seeing someone.
Goodness, she's my ex-colleague.
Look at you. Are you jealous?
Honey, who am I?
I live with a woman...
whose name means "truth" and dig out the truth as a reporter.
That's how much I love you, Lee Jin Shil.
Do you get it?
Do you? Are you going to keep reading this?
Yes.
Oh, my.
I wouldn't be this sad if you asked me for 5,000 dollars.
But 500 dollars?
(From Reporter Lee Yoo Kyung)
Ms. Lee at this hour?
Sorry to bother you at this hour.
Is everything okay with Mr. Park?
Why is she asking me about Mr. Park?
He received his severance pay not long ago,
and he just asked me to lend him 500 dollars.
Oh, he did?
I'm sure it's nothing big. Don't worry too much.
- Hello? - Yes?
I'm here to see Ms. Yoo Shi Ja.
- Who are you? - I'm her son.
(Women's Bath)
Hey, you're here.
Why won't you answer your phone?
How could I when I'm scrubbing people's backs?
Check your text and come outside for a second.
Wait in my room. I have to go scrub one more person.
Why are you sitting out here, crouched down?
Are you coming in?
I have nothing here.
- Here you go. - I get you have no kitchenware,
but how come no clothes?
I'm not dressed when I scrub people's backs.
I scrub people's backs at a bathhouse. I don't need clothes.
Let's see here.
I borrowed it from my boss.
To make this money, I have to scrub a hundred people.
Pay it back.
You're not even asking why? You're so cool. I like that.
Anyway, you got fired from work.
Did you get in any trouble...
Try to dry your hair before you step outside.
You can catch a cold even in summer.
- Hey... - I'll pay you back.
- Stay for dinner. - Forget it.
Gosh.
Still no luck with money? That's a problem.
I can give you about 20,000 dollars.
Did you say 20,000 dollars? Thank you, Doctor.
A philanthropist was right under my nose.
- Here. - An IOU?
I'll sign it with pleasure.
I can pay it back soon.
It's a contact list...
of people I dislike including my in-laws.
Why are you giving me this?
Sue all of them.
They've been giving me a headache during my divorce.
You want to sue all 20 of them?
I'm offering you 1,000 dollars per person.
Just make them suffer a little. What, you don't want this?
No problem. I'll sue every single one of them.
I'll take this opportunity...
and become the king of lawsuits.
You can do this.
Mr. Park Tae Yong is here.
Oh, welcome.
Have a seat.
You made the right choice.
You mentioned a settlement of the Samjung three-man murder.
I haven't been able to explain to those involved.
- Can I hear the details? - Yes.
Someone has offered...
to pay the victims as much as the government's compensation.
On two conditions.
Give up on a retrial and stop publicizing the case.
Is the person who made that offer Mayor Kang Chul Woo, by any chance?
Mr. Park, that's off-limits.
- See you again. - Bye.
Bye.
Yes.
He showed up on his own free will.
Who could resist money, right?
Mr. Mayor.
We can now continue to be your advisor, right?
Don't be like that.
A lawyer who gets his client a place to stay!
I've seen nothing like this.
I can make money whenever I want to.
I get paid 1,000 dollars for scribbling a complaint.
If my clients suffer while I live in comfort,
no philanthropist would help us.
Just think about it.
Thank you for choosing us.
Let's go.
Negative 97,000 dollars?
(Nuri Bank)
You couldn't live in a studio apartment with your mother.
You need at least two rooms.
- Thank you, Mr. Park. - No problem.
I can get the 10,000-dollar deposit back later.
Also, banks let lawyers overdraw up to 100,000 dollars.
Overdraw? What does that mean?
It's when your balance goes negative.
It means I can borrow up to 100,000 dollars.
Mr. Park, you're a rich man.
He sure is, since debts count as assets.
- There's good hot water. - You're loaded.
You have good hot water.
Thank you.
So? How much did they offer?
For Soo Chul, 1.2 million dollars.
For Sang Hyun and Jae Pil, 800,000 dollars.
They're trying to end it right here.
We have no choice if that's what our clients want.
Are you hiding behind the clients?
Are you the one...
who wants this settlement more than anyone else?
Do you want me to be honest?
If I clear their name,
who benefits the most?
Me.
People's attention on wronged victims fades quickly.
But the praise for the lawyer who saved them last long.
I want to blow this case wide open and become famous.
Then what? Did you bring me in because you want to get famous?
Over here.
Goodness.
- Hello. - Hello.
Please.
You trust me, right?
Yes.
I will clear your names. I promise.
I'm confident.
However, no one knows how long it'll take...
until we get a decision for the retrial.
That Suwon homeless girl case that he recently won...
took five years.
It'll take five whole years?
Someone contacted me about settling.
They'll pay you as much as the government's compensation...
if you don't pursue the retrial.
You should tell them how much.
Why are you stalling?
Since Soo Chul was in prison for six years,
they offered 1.2 million dollars.
The two of you were in prison for 4 years, so 800,000 dollars.
Darn it.
I'm kind of sad since they said okay right away.
They were offered so much money.
How could they resist the temptation?
What about you?
The fee.
How much will you get for dropping the retrial?
I'd be a lowlife if I accept that money, right?
It's not like I can check your bank account.
Anyway. Given what it is,
I have nothing to do, right?
I'm kind of sad, now that it's goodbye.
Find me a replacement if you're going to leave.
(Prosecutor Jang Yoon Suk)
You should answer that.
You are so impatient.
Wouldn't you be, if you were me?
You're a lucky guy.
Come out to sign the settlement.
You should at least apologize.
But Yoon Suk. How much is Park Tae Yong getting...
for being the mediator for this settlement?
Mediator fee?
Yes, that. We've prepared a lot.
A lot? How much?
It was 10 percent, so at least 280,000 dollars.
He gets 280,000?
He'll probably give you about 80,000 of it.
What?
Did Park Tae Yong not tell you this important...
information?
(Balance: -97,390 dollars)
Negative 97,000 dollars?
Darn it.
How could he take 280,000 dollars just because things are though?
What's the relationship between Jang Yoon Suk and Park Sam Soo?
Are you two dating?
Darn it.
(Delayed Justice)
Awesome!
You couldn't keep three local kids in check?
How humiliating is this?
Find a way.
If a retrial is called,
they'll take the stand and bury the truth.
A speedy retrial,
Judge Heo Jae Yong, and Jang Yoon Suk as the prosecutor.
They stink of something awful.
Fine! Let's see who wins.
Come at me!