(This drama is based on real-life events.)
(Incidents, names, and places have been altered for the drama.)
Less focus on Lee Jae Sung,
and more on the police, who let the real culprit off easy.
Ms. Lee is really amazing.
Yes, sure. Let's say that.
Why do you sound like that?
Do you have money?
What money would I possibly have?
Why are you suddenly talking about money?
The police advertised to the whole public...
that Du Shik is the murderer.
The whole family is under house arrest.
And we may not be able to pay Yoo Kyung,
but we should at least pay her the expenses she needs.
I can't imagine the struggles Du Shik's family went through.
I really quit this time, so don't make me go back.
Why would we ever send you back?
Welcome. Have a seat.
How can the prosecution mess up on something so small?
Sir, we're good this time. Don't worry about it.
The prosecution has nothing to lose.
And he's been very determined to get at this lately.
It's a little bothersome that the list has been released,
but the prosecution doesn't have much responsibility for it.
- So? - If an issue surfaces,
we'll just put the blame on the police.
The police are begging to give them the right to investigate,
so we can hold that over their heads.
What about the court?
This isn't even important enough to go that far.
- Yoon Suk, - Yes?
did you not see Chief Justice Ko laugh...
when I was being scolded by Mr. Kim?
We may be a family now,
but there are no lifelong partners in this field.
Make sure to have some weaknesses over Jo Ki Soo's head too,
so that you can control the court when you become elected.
Yes, sir.
- Yoon Suk. - Yes?
Don't take it the wrong way.
I'm not trying to take revenge on the judges...
who made me a man of seven convictions.
It's just that they always hold their heads up so high,
yet make false judgments...
and put people through misery.
Have they run through the fields of Africa like I have,
or have dove into loneliness in the desert?
All they've done is sit at their desks...
and go like this.
They're pathetic.
Judges are like that.
You need to make up for your past mistakes to be nominated.
Show your power. Show what you've got!
Yes, sir.
How's the school going?
Some teachers are blabbering...
about how the principal is disrespectful to them...
and how the management system isn't democratic.
Well, you know. Just some issues here and there.
But they'll get quiet once I publish the hiring post for next year.
They're all fighting to sign full-time contracts with the school.
Keep an assistant teaching position empty for English.
Congressman Tak's daughter is back from studying abroad,
so he's asking me to get her a teaching position.
Why can't she just apply properly like everyone else?
They think they can access what I have whenever they'd like.
All they ever do is leech off of me.
Students have to take exams to get into the university,
while professors just get through by pulling some strings.
How many positions have we given out because people asked for them?
Probably about ten.
We'll need congressmen's support later on,
so let's just help them out.
You have to do it right this time.
If you don't put an end to Park Tae Yong,
you won't get nominated.
If you don't want to be insulted, do it right!
I'm going to take this chance to move out as well.
Hey, just quitting your job is big enough. Why move out?
It's about time.
What about Suwon?
It's cheaper than living in Seoul.
Be quiet!
Do you have any funds for moving out?
Any inheritance or grants?
My parents are still healthy, so what inheritance?
You need to sort that out when you move out!
Even if you're family, money can break it apart in a flash.
We have a new addition to the team and all you have to say is money?
Come on.
(Captain Han Sang Man)
Yes, Captain Han?
Mr. Park, I have a concern.
Could we talk?
Sure. I'll be there soon.
Captain Han wants you to come?
He sounds heavy-hearted.
Should I come along?
Sure, that'd be great.
Hey, why would you go there?
We're all family.
Isn't Captain Han family too?
It's good for family to be close with each other.
Mr. Park! Is Mr. Park here?
Mr. Park!
Hey. There you are.
Why is it so hard to catch you?
You're not avoiding me, are you?
Of course, not. How could you even say that?
I know you're helping good causes,
but being three months behind on rent is a bit much.
Right. Rent. I've been too engrossed in my case.
I forgot to pay rent. I'll wire it today.
Right. I'm sure you forgot.
What lawyer can't afford 650 dollars a month?
Of course. That's silly.
Mr. Park. To show my support,
I'll give you a 30-dollar discount. So, 620 dollars a month,
so you only have to pay me 1,860 dollars.
My goodness. I'm so generous, aren't I?
Not 50 dollars, but 30 dollars.
You're so generous.
I'm moved. Thank you.
I'll wire it today.
Today. Thanks.
Yes, sir.
You have clients here too. You're looking good.
We're doing well now.
- I'll go now. - Have a nice day.
I've been too engrossed in Du Shik's case.
I know. Working is good and all,
but you should take care of things too.
It happens when you're busy.
Captain.
Right. Captain. I forgot. Seriously.
Gosh.
Ms. Lee. I'm busy today, so I'll go on my own.
Okay. Drive carefully.
Thank you. Bye.
Hi, Sun Min.
Sorry. I know the supermarket is busy, but...
How much? 1,860 dollars?
Seriously. What a very specific amount.
I make 1,800 dollars a month.
Where could I get that much money right now?
Right?
Why? Are things really tough right now?
Not at all.
I just wanted to help my clients, that's all.
Sorry. Work hard.
Give me the account number.
Watch it.
I know we're desperate, but we can't ask you.
You say I'm family.
- Let's pay the rent. - Hey.
What do you take us for?
Does it look that bad?
Send it quickly please.
Hanyang Bank, 0099...
I'll text it to you.
Gosh.
Hey, you. Kwi Hyun.
- Yes, sir. - I said to fix it,
but you set it on fire.
The public sentiment will improve after a few articles.
You seem to be confused. We're not a media company.
What if we get sued for using a prosecutor's name...
and posting his picture?
We're a major portal. We owe it to society...
We're an internet company!
We receive and distribute articles.
Media companies keep complaining,
so we're afraid they'll shut that part down.
Why are you creating more problems?
The media companies say we make money off of their articles.
The higher-ups chew me out for posting articles...
that are controversial.
I'm exhausted.
- I'm very tired too. - Why you...
I'm sorry.
From now on, you need to get my approval...
before you post any article. Got that?
- Yes, sir. - You little...
It's because you've been stuck in the suburbs.
You lack discernment when it comes to politics.
If you get scared like that in Seoul,
they'll treat you like a hick.
They used my name and picture.
- But you want me to do nothing? - You're so frustrating.
So? If you say you're innocent,
how will the senior prosecutors look?
Mr. Kim Byung Dae, who covered up the case,
is successful at the law firm Daeseok.
All the cases for the city of Seoul,
as well as all the top chairmen in the nation are his clients.
Be wise with whom you make connections.
Don't you want to go to Daeseok once you retire as prosecutor?
Are you saying I should leave Park Tae Yong as is?
Look at me.
Even after all he did to me, I'm still alive and kicking.
Hee Sung. The humiliation is brief, but the glory lasts long.
Don't just look to today.
You should think about your future bank account.
If I don't do anything,
will someone pull me from ahead and push me from behind?
You punk. Don't be so lame.
Must you be that blunt?
Someone may hear you. Gosh, you punk.
I'll put my faith in you and do as you say.
Sure. Put your faith in me.
Finally, you're getting it. You hick.
I'm going to lose my mind.
If only that dimwitted Sang Man would stay still...
He was a cop too. I'm sure he'll go easy on us.
He has no evidence.
The knife.
The knife with the bent tip.
Hey, Joon Seok. What did you do with it, anyway?
Well...
So... I threw it away by Osung Bridge.
It has been 15 years already.
It must've floated downstream by now.
But you know,
I've been kind of nervous lately.
I can't sleep at night.
Why not?
I feel guilty...
Darn it.
Guilty? Split it up.
Split it up and turn the blame onto the prosecutors...
and the judges.
Split it up again and again among everyone involved.
Then the guilt...
won't weigh you down one bit.
Nice! Split it up.
Hey. Split it like you split a bill. Then...
it won't be a burden.
take that guilt...
and blow it away like nothing. Okay?
Yes, sir.
Jae Sung. You hid the knife under a planter in your yard at home?
Yes.
Why are you telling me this now?
I'm sorry. I'll take the sentence that I deserve.
I want to apologize to the man who died and his family.
Really?
- Who is it? - We're with the Osung Police.
Hello, sir. We came by to ask you a few questions.
Sure, what is it? Please come in.
Thank you.
Check that way.
So?
- This is it. - You stupid idiot.
Don't give that to me.
Throw it away. I never saw it.
But...
- Take care of it. - But...
Mr. Park, is that you?
Why are you in the dark?
I'm trying to look cool and meditate.
I know you're busy. Sorry for asking you to come.
It's fine.
The city looks nice all lit up.
Mr. Park. I have a favor to ask.
About detective Bong Joon Seok...
Please meet him.
Isn't he closer to you?
That's why I'm asking you.
I met with him,
and his eyes were shaking.
Sang Man. The thing is...
Stop.
Your eyes are shaking, you jerk.
I guess Detective Bong knows something.
I'm too afraid to find out.
The mighty Han Sang Man is actually afraid...
of scolding a junior detective,
and of having my faith shattered.
I understand.
In exchange, I'll meet with Lee Jae Sung.
Why, all of a sudden?
I used to be a cop,
so I still want to trust my family.
The police aren't hiding anything.
The killer Lee Jae Sung is the only one who lied.
That's what I want to believe.
Please wait until I meet with Lee Jae Sung...
and confirm everything.
I wonder if they know how much you care...
about the police department and your junior detective.
I don't know. I'm not doing this to be appreciated,
but it does hurt a lot.
Captain.
Anyway, where does your courage to push ahead come from?
It's incredible.
I know it's not easy...
to face inconvenient truths.
What you're doing is even more incredible.
After living as an investigator all your life,
you're helping us even after retirement.
Even right now,
you're tormented with worry about the younger officers.
You always sympathize with people in pain.
I guess that's where your strength comes from.
Those behind the frame-up...
would live in comfort.
Do you really think so?
Didn't you see the police press conference?
While those who try to solve the case...
are suffering and grieving,
those who are responsible pretend nothing ever happened.
It infuriates me.
Did you ask where my courage comes from?
I try to force a smile.
It usually helps.
The really bad ones...
don't even realize what they did wrong.
That's why they can be so shameless.
I won't let them take my smile away.
What? You look great when you smile too.
Look at me and Mr. Park.
We have nothing.
We just push forward and get crushed all the time.
But we never stop smiling.
It's the selfless ones that get to the top.
Captain.
Let's get through this with smiles on our faces.
It really is amazing.
Where does all this energy come from?
You sympathized with the young Kim Du Shik...
and fought for him for many years.
I want to make sure it doesn't come to nothing.
And I'll make sure you get the last laugh.
I got lucky in my later years.
How did I get to team up with someone like you?
I'm the lucky one.
You're incredible. "I'm Han Sang Man."
When will I meet someone like you again?
I asked the owner of the shop downstairs...
and managed to pay the rent.
Who thought it'd be so hard to pay rent?
Thanks.
Mr. Park can't know.
Come on. Of course.
Yoo Kyung. So...
We might not be able to pay you...
any salary for a while.
If we walk the right path,
we'll find a way to support ourselves.
Isn't it because of that belief...
that you and Mr. Park can do such reckless things?
Is that right?
I'm not sure.
Thinking doesn't suit you.
It's more like you to push forward without thinking.
This doesn't make you look cool.
Hey.
Thanks for joining us.
This is surprising.
You thanked me twice in one day.
[VIU Ver] SBS E21 'Delayed Justice' "Joon Seok's Dilemma" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥- Synced with Subcake Android
Two portions of tteokbokki, soondae, and fritters to go, please.
- It's 12 dollars. - Here you go.
Have it at home with Young Jun and your wife.
You didn't have to.
You're not making ends meet, right?
- Here... - You don't have to do this.
It's not much, but I hope it helps.
Ms. Hwang, I'm wondering...
Can you lend me some money?
You want to borrow 5,000 dollars? Oh, my.
(Law Office of Hwang Min Kyung)
Send me your account number.
Really? Thank you so much.
I'm a lawyer who used to be a prosecutor.
I have that much money.
Let's stay strong.
- Thank you. - It's really not much.
Don't you know who I am?
Someone paid you an overdue fee?
I'll send you 1,000 dollars for living expenses.
Take the kids out to eat.
Uncle, can I have pizza?
Of course. Tell me anything you want.
- What else do you want? - Ribs!
Sure. Let's go have pork ribs...
with Tae Sung later.
Hold on, guys.
Tae Yong's case is on the news again.
Like the police announced, Detective Han Sang Man's...
investigation was coercive.
I was young, so I told him what he wanted to hear.
I was terrified.
I do my best to live respectably despite the painful memory,
but the article suddenly accused me of murder.
My wife and children got deeply hurt.
How can my husband be a murderer?
How could they make such absurd accusations?
To think how much it must have hurt our two daughters...
- Tae Yong. - Tae Yong, are you okay?
I'm fine.
I'm really fine. It's time for school.
Get ready.
Okay.
Have breakfast.
Chief An, bravo!
That was a great news report.
I didn't expect you to get Lee Jae Sung on the news.
That was a really clever move.
I just asked him casually,
but he was very determined.
It seems like even he believes that he isn't the culprit.
Yes.
Hey! What are you doing?
Hey, stop right there!
You...
What happened?
How could people stop supporting you overnight?
Mr. Park, don't let it bother you.
I saw the news,
but I'm still on your side.
While walking the right path,
you sometimes run into obstacles. Hang in there.
Thank you.
About the overdue rent...
- Yes, I got it yesterday. - What?
The sender's name was "Park Tae Yong's sponsor".
You're so lucky.
You even found a sponsor who supports your good deeds.
How much did you receive?
Three months' rent.
Exactly 1,860 dollars, after discount.
You came all the way to Seoul to see me?
The air is dirtier here than in Busan, isn't it?
Actually, the dust raised by Daeseok...
reaches all the way to Busan.
Speaking of which,
do you want me to get you into Daeseok?
This is your work, isn't it?
My "work"?
I'm no artist.
I doubt that the police are the only ones behind this.
You went to a good school and got top grades in training.
Why are you hanging out with high school grad Park Tae Yong?
Birds of a feather flock together.
Hey, you should come to Seoul.
I'll talk to Daeseok...
As a farmer's son, you passed the bar exam...
and got sold off to a rich family through marriage.
Birds of a feather flock together, right?
"Sold off"? That's getting a little old.
The Osung case has nothing to do with you.
Why are you getting involved in it?
If I stop climbing up the ladder here,
it doesn't really make a nice rags-to-riches story, does it?
- What are you... - The general election is coming up.
And you guys smeared poop all over my body.
I have to make up for it to be nominated.
Do I really have to explain this to you?
Are you so thirsty for power?
I'm not doing this just for myself.
I'm setting an example for those without money or power.
"If you work hard,"
"you can become successful like me."
I'm giving them dreams and hopes!
Be prepared.
You'll get crushed pretty badly this time.
Does the world look so easy after winning once?
I'll let no one get in my way.
("Police and Prosecution Let Murderer Walk Free")
("Jeonbuk's Selfless Volunteer Hero")
It's me.
The moment I've feared most has finally come.
There's something I fear even more than Lee Jae Sung's revenge.
Do you know what it is?
You wanting to give up.
And me saying, worried about Lee Jae Sung's two daughters,
"Gosh, I can't do this. I quit."
Not being able to go either forward or backward.
Getting stuck in between.
I'm not planning on falling into that trap.
Let's put a hold on the article about Lee Jae Sung.
Please understand just this once.
Sam Soo, are you about to cry?
Hang in there.
(He has been volunteering and donating for years.)
I'm sorry it's far away. Thank you so much.
Why did you collect so many boxes today?
Sir, keep going.
- Honey. - The news about you...
after retirement reached all the way to the US.
The entire Korean community is talking about you.
Soo Young left us like that and you're still acting crazy!
I'm sorry for making you worry.
I'll sort it out soon enough, so please just wait...
Let's push together.
Who are you?
Why are you so surprised? Let's push first.
I saw the news. You're quite a good actor.
You could actually become an actor.
It's rare to come by such kind people like you two.
That's right.
You two have perfect teamwork.
We've known each other for a long time.
We even know each other's deepest secrets.
Here you go.
You can give that to me.
Sir,
- stay healthy. - Thank you.
- It's nothing. - Thank you.
Bye.
Lee Jae Sung, when did you become Lee Yong Seon?
What do you want?
I'm asking you when you changed your name.
I can't remember,
especially anything about my days as Lee Jae Sung.
Just because you live as Lee Yong Seon,
doesn't mean your days as Lee Jae Sung are changed or gone.
I don't know.
I'm Lee Yong Seon, a model civil servant and citizen.
Hey.
I'm Han Sang Man.
Are you scared?
It's fine.
Jae Sung, when I arrested you in 2005,
why did you lie to me?
I didn't lie.
Look into my eyes and say it.
Why did you lie about the place you hid the knife?
- I only told you the truth. - Are you sure?
The ones who made me who I am today are...
- the police and the prosecution. - What?
I confessed, but I was freed,
so I have to live as a good man. I have to live up to what I've done.
Then why was the knife not under the flower pot like you said?
How many times must I tell you? I only said the truth.
I see...
that your eyes aren't shaking.
Sir, Han Sang Man met with Jae Sung.
He's asking about the knife.
What?
All right. Bye.
(Chief An Young Kwon)
Hey, Sang Man apparently met with Jae Sung himself.
He's looking for the knife from 18 years ago,
which must've become an ancient artifact now.
Hey,
you made sure to get rid of the knife for good, right?
Don't worry. Nobody will be able to find it.
All right.
Thanks. Have a good day.
Thanks.
Lee Jae Sung's eyes...
weren't shaking when he was talking.
Even when I was trying so hard,
they were solid.
- Yes, sir. - Hold on.
Can I ask you for something?
Joon Seok is a soft-hearted man,
so don't yell at him too much or anything.
I'm sorry for making such a difficult request.
I used to be a cop, so I still want to trust my family.
The police aren't hiding anything.
The killer Lee Jae Sung is the only one who lied.
That's what I want to believe.
Detective Bong Joon Seok?
Who are you?
You do have kind eyes as Captain Han said.
What brings you here?
Can I talk to you?
Captain Han was very hesitant about getting involved.
Then why is he doing this now? It's nothing but a headache for us.
Probably his police instincts from being one his whole life.
He retired years ago!
It's the police instincts in him,
as well as empathy.
Have you been to Captain Han's home?
He lives alone in a huge house,
and it's filled with photos of his family.
His son and daughter grow up together in the photos,
but at one point, I noticed that his son is missing in them.
Right.
He died just before the truck driver incident happened.
I know.
I didn't ask more,
because Captain Han didn't tell.
There's a lot on his son...
and Du Shik in this notebook.
The more I investigate the case,
the more I'm reminded of my son who left me first.
Arrested at the age of 17, currently 20 years old.
I wonder what this child is thinking in prison.
You know how Captain Han talks, right?
"Hey, I'm Han Sang Man." Is that what you mean?
Yes.
Do you know what he says the most often next?
"If I get involved, the police will have a hard time."
He still looks out for his old colleagues.
Then he should've just stayed silent!
Why is he all over this now?
He's such a confident man,
and yet, he's scared of meeting you.
It's heartbreaking that trust has been broken here.
But the truth is the only thing that'll build it back up.
The captain is very worried for you.
He's worried that you're overwhelmed from having to bear so much.
Please give him a call.
I'll get going now.
Please take this with you.
There's a lot on you in there too.
I think it'll be better for you to have it than me.
(September 29, 2005)
September 29, 2005. Search and warrant issued.
September 30, 2005.
I only took my most-trustworthy colleague, Joon Seok.
We couldn't get the knife.
The knife is gone.
Joon Seok's eyes.
His eyes tell me that he's not lying.
You said you wanted a glass. You're on your fourth bottle now.
Captain Han!
Don't you look at me like that. I'll get soft.
Why is Han Sang Man, the man of no fear,
scared of meeting a junior colleague like me?
You're too drunk. Let's go.
I'm asking you!
Why are you scared of meeting me?
Excuse me, Detective Bong.
You try getting old.
You don't fear the strong.
Then?
You fear the weak and frail.
- Why? - You get scared...
because you wonder how that weak, frail thing...
will survive in this harsh world.
I see. Are you afraid because I seem frail...
and kind? Is that it?
Because I seem weak?
Let's stop.
Do you still trust me? Really, punk?
You must be drunk if you're calling me a "punk".
Let's go. Check please.
Why do you trust me?
I'm asking you a question!
I really wish I could hate you...
and distrust you.
Then I could let go,
and feel free.
It's because I can't hate you!
That's why it's hard...
and it hurts.
Joon Seok.
Good night.
Joon Seok.
I said I'll take you home.
Forget it. I want to go home alone.
Hey.
You stupid idiot. Don't give that to me.
Throw it away. I never saw it.
But...
- Take care of it. - But...
(Hanwool Road)
Stay quiet, okay?
Goodnight, sir.
Okay.
Sang Man. Did you take down two gangsters by yourself?
Hey, Joon Seok. I'm Han Sang Man.
How did you do it?
You must be a mad good fighter.
- Want to know? - Yes, if you know a good technique.
Come with me.
Yes, sir.
Okay, so I'm walking, and the perp appears.
I don't hesitate for a moment and approach him.
I look him dead in the eye and say this one thing.
"Hey. I'm Han Sang Man."
I see.
Then the perp cowers and holds up his hands.
Then I casually walk over, and...
I see. So that's it?
You don't fight or use martial arts or any special moves?
You fight with your eyes.
Your aura, energy. With things like that.
Who bothers with fistfights and flips and things like that now?
That's really lame.
My gosh.
But your eyes are too kind,
so it may not work.
So don't use it recklessly for the time being.
- Okay. - Try it. Hey.
- Hey. - Hey.
- Hey! - I'm Bong Joon Seok.
- I'm Bong Joon Seok. - Good. One more time.
- Hey. - Hey. I'm Bong Joon Seok.
Nice.
(Success Following Cover-up For the Osung Police Officers)
Let's name the cops An Young Kwon,
Bae Seung Geun, and Bong Joon Seok, the cops who covered up the case.
I like your attitude, but I don't think...
The public sentiment will get worse if we keep stalling.
Yoo Kyung. I asked you yesterday, didn't I?
We can't just take it...
(Detective Bong Joon Seok)
Hello, detective.
Tonight?
Okay, I will.
Detective Bong Joon Seok wants to meet.
I'm sorry for making you come all this way.
It's fine. I don't mind.
Well... Here.
Please give it back to Captain Han.
I've decided to go far away.
Where?
I've requested a transfer to a suburb far away.
Give it to him yourself before you leave.
Captain Han will be sad.
I'm too afraid of seeing him.
Please give it to him. Thank you.
I'll go then.
Bye.
Captain, we're here.
The report that her husband had collapsed...
Detective Bong asked me to give you this.
came in around 2am this morning.
His heart had stopped by the time paramedics arrived,
and he was transported to the hospital.
However, he did not make it.
The deceased is Detective Bong,
who was on the investigation team...
of the 2002 Osung trucker murder case.
According to sources at Osung Police Department,
Detective Bong had been under a lot of pressure emotionally...
with the case back in the spotlight...
and the cover-up controversy.
A suicide note was found at the scene, which is presumed...
to have been written by Detective Bong.
How many people must you kill?
I warned you to give it a rest.
The suicide note expressed his emotional distress...
due to the Osung trucker murder case,
as well as a message to his wife...
and his teenage son, whom he left behind.
Based on the fact that there was no sign of forced entry or struggle,
and that a suicide note was found at the scene,
the police speculate that Detective Bong took his own life.
However, they plan to conduct an autopsy...
to find the exact cause of death...
as per the family's request.
Joon Seok...
(Rest in peace)
I'm sorry.
Mom.
Mom...
I'm sorry.
Mom...
(Rest in peace)
How dare you come here?
What makes you so great, that you're doing this?
Young Kwon. Let go.
Then or now, what power do the police have?
They say, "Bow", and we bow. They say, "Crawl", and we crawl!
That's what the police do!
You're super rich,
so you think you're all that...
and investigate as freely as you wish!
But what about us? What about us?
Hey. I'm Han Sang Man.
Let go of me.
You were obsessive with your investigations.
That's what killed your son!
Now Joon Seok... Our Joon Seok too...
Sang Man. Is this what you want? Is it?
Young Kwon. I'm Han Sang Man.
I'm...
I'm Han Sang Man...
Joon Seok's son is watching.
Please let me leave quietly.
Please.
(Police Officer Commits Suicide after Park Tae Yong's Accusation)
Mr. Kim, it seems like things have been wrapped up.
This time, you sorted things out...
without dirtying your hands.
You must feel so relieved.
I'll treat you to dinner soon.
Captain.
Mr. Park, you didn't have to follow me out.
I'm sorry, Captain.
I've put you through too much...
by asking you to join me.
I understand how you feel,
but if I get involved,
it'll be bad for my junior officers.
Why are you worrying about that?
Clearing Du Shik's name is the top priority.
Listen, Mr. Park.
I'm Han Sang Man. Please don't say that.
It was May 2001.
I went to the river with my son, Soo Young, to go fishing.
And the man fishing next to us happened to be...
a rapist and murderer on the run.
Soo Young, it's dangerous. Move back a little.
It's fine.
Gosh, why won't you listen to me?
Oh, my. The weather is lovely today.
(Sexual homicide)
Move back a little now. My goodness.
Gosh, my back.
Where are all the fish today?
- You caught a lot. - What's going on?
Yes, it's going pretty well.
Why don't you leave the fish alone now?
Chan Ho, I'm here to catch you.
Who are you?
I'm Han Sang Man.
Dad.
Dad!
- I'm Han Sang Man. - Let go of me!
- Let go! - Soo Young, I caught a big one!
Come here.
I'll make sure you...
Soo Young.
Soo Young!
I couldn't find him anywhere.
Soo Young was 17 back then.
The same age as Du Shik.
Du Shik reminded me of my son, so I wanted to help him.
But this time, I lost my junior officer.
The kindest and dearest one too.
It's not your fault.
After I buried my Soo Young...
in my heart,
the rest of my family moved abroad.
Now Joon Seok is gone too.
It's all my fault.
I blame myself for what happened...
to the kind people around me and the victims.
I tell myself I should have done better.
I cry tears of regret.
Meanwhile, the really bad ones don't suffer at all.
Captain, I'm determined to change that.
That's why I'm putting up with all this.
Captain, cry just for today.
After today, we'll pull ourselves together...
and keep going.
It must be hard for Captain.
What about you?
Me?
I'm...
I know it's harder for you than anyone else.
You look very lonely.
I wanted to make everyone smile.
Du Shik, Captain,
Ms. Hwang, and Mr. Park.
I wanted us to fight with smiles on our faces.
I wanted to win...
so that we could all laugh.
But instead, everyone is in pain and sorrow.
Is it my fault?
I'm so frustrated.
Those who can cry...
are selfless and can go far.
You will win because you're one of those people.
Yes.
[VIU Ver] SBS E22 'Delayed Justice' "Finding the Missing Knife" -♥ Ruo Xi ♥- Synced with Subcake Android
(Boram Funeral Hall)
Goodbye, Joon Seok.
I'm relieved that the funeral has been handled well.
I'm sure he's in a good place.
Oh, gosh.
Mr. Park.
Did something happen in the city?
- Why? - It's just...
you look a little haggard.
You look awful.
(Attorney Park Tae Yong)
Mr. Park.
You're early.
Are you okay?
Well, what happened is really unfortunate,
but I'm okay, thanks to you.
I see. That's good.
Mr. Park disappears to Mount Jiri every time something happens.
He's probably sorting himself out.
Too bad you're stuck in there, not being able to catch any criminals.
I hope this will make you feel less lonely.
It's a photo...
of the good old days we spent together.
(Bong Joon Seok)
Hey, Bong Joon Seok.
I'm Han Sang...
My husband was in torment...
for a long time.
Resent me...
as long as you want.
I do resent you a lot.
I'm sorry.
But I'm not here to blame you.
I have nothing to say.
My husband liked you a lot.
He often said that Han Sang Man is the best cop there is...
and that he admires you.
He said he wished he could break his guilt into pieces...
and make it light,
but couldn't do so.
I hated and resented you so much...
So I struggled with what I should do with this.
(My dear family)
I put a memo in your journal about where I hid the knife,
so the truth will finally get out.
It may be late, but it can finally...
heal my heart and fix people's lives at least a little bit.
Sorry for going ahead first.
Joon Seok...
I know it's late, but please uncover the truth.
That's the only way my husband can rest in peace.
Please.
- The house that's marked. - The house that's marked.
- The old wall. - The old wall.
Thank you for trusting me,
and I'm sorry for betraying your trust.
I'm finally repaying you for your trust.
Take care of yourself.
(Rice cake shop, Mill)
Mr. Park, it's me.
We need to round up the troop.
I'm busy. Stop calling.
What?
Speak loudly!
If you're lying, I'll make you pay!
Hey! Mr. Park! Where are you running off to?
This isn't time for cutting firewood!
- Hello. There are so many of you. - Hello.
Okay. Is everyone here again today?
It's been a while.
You too.
Okay. I'd like to thank all the journalists gathered here...
who give their all to disseminate the truth.
This is a historical moment!
Why? It's a huge breaking news moment.
- Okay. - Here's the press release!
- Take one each. - Me too.
This will be a very historical moment.
What perfect timing! Here come the stars!
There they come! Take as many pictures as you want!
Get a nice angle.
Hey, get a nice angle.
Come this way.
Okay, here they are.
Over there.
The knife will really be there, right?
It has to be.
Joon Seok wouldn't have lied in that state.
Let's trust him.
So... I'm Han Sang Man.
We had received many demands for evidence to prove...
who the guilty party is for the Osung trucker murder.
We'll show you that evidence today.
We invited you here in case people accuse us of fabricating it.
Your understanding is appreciated.
Captain.
Okay.
Okay, then.
Captain, swing that ax!
Okay!
Swing it!
What is it?
Help me. I'm trembling.
Captain. You need to close out this case yourself.
- Captain. Crush it nicely. - Yes.
- Thanks. - Close out this case!
Here we go for real!
Let's go! Okay! Here we go for real!
Joon Seok!
(Uncovering Evidence of the Trucker Murder)
What is he doing?
(Uncovering Evidence of the Trucker Murder)
What is that?
(Uncovering Evidence of the Trucker Murder)
Okay!
Did you find it?
Come here. Film that.
Film that.
We got it!
Hurray!
(Delayed Justice)
If we find the trucker Lee Min Hyung's DNA,
you must take responsibility.
The truth that I've been searching so desperately for.
No one knows the truth.
Things are moving in a strange direction.
Why are the prosecutors so quiet?
Doesn't this seem strange?
Okay!
There's a rumor that Park Tae Yong is running for office next year.
Even top politicians talk about Mr. Park?
It's nice to meet you. I'm Park Tae Yong.