(The Devil Judge)
(This drama is set in an imaginary dystopian Korea,)
(and all people, organizations, and incidents are fictitious.)
(Episode 12)
I'd like to think while I smoke one of these.
Could you excuse me?
(Ministry of Justice)
Can I see your ID?
(Ministry of Justice)
Lieutenant Yoon Soo Hyun from RIU.
(Yoon Soo Hyun)
Thank you.
(Cha Kyung Hee, Minister of Justice)
Kang Yo Han?
Step back.
You there. Stand up.
Soo Hyun.
Ga On, what's going on?
Why are you here?
- Soo Hyun. - What are you doing here?
She killed herself.
We came here to question her and found her dead.
Are you going to arrest us?
Yoon Soo Hyun.
- Soo Hyun. - Leave.
- Soo Hyun... - Leave right now.
We should go.
This is Yoon Soo Hyun.
Minister Cha Kyung Hee killed herself in her office.
I'll preserve the scene. Please send backup.
(Cha Kyung Hee, Minister of Justice)
Wait a minute. What did you just say?
Cha Kyung Hee is dead?
I have a file.
And I'm going to give it to Kang Yo Han.
Send someone to her office.
I'm sure she had it somewhere near her.
Find it no matter what. Do you understand?
Minister Cha Kyung Hee was found dead in her office...
before an arrest warrant was about to be issued to her.
A detective from RIU visited her office for an interview at the time.
And the detective first witnessed the scene.
They say it is clear that she decided to commit suicide...
and there's no evidence to suspect otherwise.
The police are investigating to find out the specific reason for...
Do you feel relieved now?
Kim Ga On.
I'm sorry.
I know it's not your fault...
I know you're shocked, but it already happened.
Just forget about it.
Forget about it?
Yes, forget about it.
Focus on the next plan.
We failed this time.
The file she was keeping...
is in Heo Joong Se's hands for sure.
A cigarette is so harmful to our health,
so why did she enjoy it so much?
My goodness, she died in vain.
(Seoul Metropolitan Police, Regional Investigation Unit)
Soo Hyun.
Soo Hyun, please.
Soo Hyun.
Do you know what I had to do for you?
I had to destroy the evidence.
How could you disappoint me like that? How could you?
I'm so sorry, Soo Hyun.
I'm sorry.
What on earth are you and Kang Yo Han up to?
Don't...
Don't ever...
show your face to me again.
(Board Chairman Jung Sun Ah)
Congratulations, Master Yo Han.
Cha Kyung Hee is gone as you wanted.
Yes, you did a good job. It's all thanks to you.
Gosh, Master Yo Han, are you thanking me?
This is only the beginning.
Now that the top candidate to be the next president is gone,
the old guys from the foundation will find someone to replace her.
Just leave it to me.
"We don't seem to have any other choice but to support Kang Yo Han."
I'll make it happen for you.
Sure.
Then, why don't you make me...
the executive director of the foundation?
I want to be a part of the Dream Home business.
You're so greedy.
Don't rush.
Work your way up calmly.
Yes, Your Honor.
- Find Kim Ga On. - Excuse me?
He must be out of his mind now.
Find him and bring him to me...
before he does something reckless.
Yes, sir.
(Chief Judge Kang Yo Han)
You worked until late.
What do you want?
I thought Cha Kyung Hee's case was closed.
You dealt with it with your own hands.
Stop what you're doing.
If you don't stop it right now, I'm going to arrest you...
with my own hands.
Whatever.
Please leave Ga On alone.
Please.
Please don't shake him up.
Let go.
No...
I said let go.
Thank you, ma'am.
Hey, isn't that the young judge on that TV show?
Gosh, you look more handsome in person.
Can you take pictures with us?
I'm sorry. Please go back to your seat.
Don't be like this. Just take a picture with us.
I'm enjoying the show.
I'm telling you. We're big fans.
- Here, here. - 1, 2, 3.
- Darn it! - Judge Kim.
I think you're drunk.
Did Cheif Kang tell you to find me?
Does he think I might cause trouble?
I'm sorry if it upset you.
In the end, Cha Kyung Hee got punished for her crimes.
She ended up punishing herself.
I'm not sure. I don't feel anything.
I lived my entire life hoping to get revenge,
but now that I've got it, it seems futile.
Judge Kim.
Yes?
Don't get too involved.
What do you mean?
I have nothing to lose,
but you're different.
If you stay by Judge Kang's side,
you'll end up losing everything,
including yourself.
Are you just getting in?
Yes.
I heard you went to see Yoon Soo Hyun.
How could you go see her...
when the whole country is watching you?
Are you out of your mind?
Why?
Are you afraid I told her about...
your plan?
Does this fight seem like a joke to you?
This is a matter of life or death!
How long must I play along to your little games?
I put everything on the line as well.
Do you have any idea how I feel...
as I'm helping you?
Even though I saw someone dead in front of me,
the first thought that came to mind was...
We have to find the file first.
What kind of monster am I turning into?
I know it must be hard, but we have no choice.
You know what kind of people we're up against.
They're going to be more high-spirited now.
You don't know what they will do next.
Your friend...
came to see me.
She said she'd arrest me if I didn't stop.
If you want to save the world,
you have to cut...
Yoon Soo Hyun out of your life
You can't help me...
and be with her at the same time.
To me, Soo Hyun...
is my world.
Hey.
Did you have a fight with Yo Han?
It's not like that.
Then why are you moving out?
I can't live here forever.
I have a home too.
But this is too sudden.
Of course, it doesn't matter to me,
but someone could try to retaliate.
You know, Juk Chang's underlings or people like that.
This house is safe.
Yo Han must feel guilty about something...
because the security of this place is like a fortress.
The CCTV and the alarm system...
Elijah.
I'm sorry...
that I couldn't stay by your side until the end.
I'm really sorry.
Are you leaving for real?
Do you want to come over to my place from time to time?
I'll cook you something delicious.
How can I go anywhere like this?
I don't believe in deities,
but that night,
I prayed to someone.
If things get overwhelming, tell me.
Okay. Thanks.
Did you have a nightmare?
Are you okay?
I prayed that everyone in this home...
could have a night...
where there are no tears or nightmares.
Why did you let him go?
He left on his own accord.
It was his choice.
This house is safer and better.
Why did you let him go after making him do all those dangerous things?
Since when did you worry about others?
You could've tried to get him to stay!
He's not your dad.
- What? - You heard me.
He's not your dad.
You're going to get hurt if you think that.
Elijah.
I was being too harsh.
Get lost!
Elijah!
Why are doing something so out of character?
You never apologize.
Elijah.
Just act like you always do.
Get lost.
Let's all toast to...
the memory of Cha Kyung Hee.
- Cheers. - Should we light some incense?
Ms. Jung, you did us a great favor.
That Cha Kyung Hee lashed out,
like a crazy, wild pony that needed taming.
She gave me such a headache.
I did my job.
I had to eliminate a threat to the foundation.
Whenever she gave me that laser-sharp look,
I almost felt sick to the stomach.
I almost died myself.
Chairman Park, you must feel so much better now.
Money is good and so is power.
But people must live like people should.
She's always looking for weaknesses to blackmail others.
No wonder she met a dismal end.
What weaknesses do you have...
that our timid Chairman Park trembled so much?
Are you blameless and upright, then?
I know you tried to get a Dominican Republic passport.
You must be so pleased you already have citizenship.
Why are you here when you're not Korean?
Go to your real country.
Will you stop it?
That's enough nonsense.
Stop making fools of yourselves.
The game's not over yet.
Ms. Jung, we must move onto the next step.
What's that?
There are still threats to the foundation.
Kang Yo Han.
He's right. We brought up a tiger's cub.
Including him will be safer than eliminating him.
He has grown too much.
How?
How do we bring him in?
He is very ambitious.
He already showed us what he wants.
Does it have to be Cha Kyung Hee?
Does Cha Kyung Hee have to be the one...
to protect all of your fortunes?
Cha Kyung Hee is out of the picture.
If we guarantee he becomes the next president,
Kang Yo Han will be a very reliable...
Do we actually need another president?
Mr. President.
The next presidential election is just two years...
Wait.
Must there be a presidential election?
When a nation's in crisis,
even democracy is a luxury.
That is true.
What is the crisis?
Why?
Is it not bad enough for you?
Should I cause more trouble?
Ms. Jung, I'm disappointed in you.
We make Kang Yo Han the next president?
Someone like him? Are you serious?
He's worth keeping around for our use.
Rather than eliminate him...
You slept with him. Did he take you to his bed?
Why would you say something so crass?
Come on, now.
Don't get too serious. It was a joke.
Why are you coddling him, then?
It was a joke.
Ms. Jung. Before Cha Kyung Hee died,
she barged in to see me.
Do you even know what she said?
What did she say?
That if I refused to help her, she would turn over...
everything the foundation did to Kang Yo Han.
That's what Kang Yo Han demanded from her.
That punk tried to take us all down for good!
Including you!
Without even knowing he's using you,
you went and started a support committee.
You need to get a grip, okay?
Darn it.
Don't act like a mad woman in heat...
who can't get enough of a man!
Pull yourself together.
I just said you're doing well. Don't let it get to your head.
Hello.
I wonder what made you call me.
How have you been?
What is it?
Is something wrong?
Come in.
You asked to see me?
(Chief Justice Min Jung Ho)
Take a seat.
What is this about?
What are you making Ga On do?
That child has been through so much.
He suffered and struggled through the worst to get here.
Everyone has the lowest low, sir.
Plus, he's no longer a child.
I will not let this slide.
- I will look into it... - If you do,
Ga On will get hurt as well.
It's a crime.
You haven't heard the details, then.
Did you hear it from Ga On himself?
You heard it from Yoon Soo Hyun.
What did she say?
She thinks you're putting Ga On in danger.
I guess it's more than that.
A crime?
Did you say it's a crime?
You are the one who put Ga On in danger.
You sent him to work for me.
Why are you acting so dignified?
You're so shameless!
Are you so sure that everything you do is just?
I never mistook my actions for justice.
I am just making certain choices.
Until now,
I didn't have many choices in life.
I had to accept everything,
or fight everything.
Ga On made his own choice.
Whether he goes on or stops,
that is also up to him.
You fought everything?
You seem to think you're fighting a monstrous world.
If you look into the abyss long enough,
the abyss looks back at you.
You must stop.
You are...
ruining the world.
You seem to misunderstand.
I am the abyss.
Yes, sir.
I think we need to watch Min Jung Ho.
- And... - Yes?
Keep an eye on Kim Ga On too.
Yes, sir.
The anger... I understand that.
Even if nobody in the world understands,
I do.
At least when it comes to that emotion.
I wanted you to be on my side.
If I needed to, I would've done something even worse.
Whether it was switching him or something else.
That's my method.
That won't change in the future.
It's not just about revenge.
Then what is it?
I want to fight...
the corrupt world.
What kind of monster am I turning into?
What are you doing?
Do you want some?
I have mine.
What's that?
Ga On made it.
Spicy pork,
doenjang jjigae...
My goodness.
Come have a seat.
If you want, you can eat with me.
Pardon?
I was just joking.
You never joke.
What's gotten into you?
You must be getting old.
They say, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
The house feels so empty.
You should've been nicer to him when he was still here.
Will you be okay?
You're going to regret this.
- You're lying. - I'll give you one last chance.
You're just saying that.
Gosh. Not again.
You're a born cop.
How can you pick the Thief every time?
Do you have a death wish?
No, you're a born gangster.
Your blows are so deadly.
You'll hurt many people.
Hey, Kim Ga On.
What?
- Hey, you're here. - Hi.
Let me join you guys.
Elijah, you should bet your pocket money.
I guess I'll be rich this month.
- You two are doomed. - Here we go.
Chief Kang doesn't know how to do this. I'll shuffle the cards.
I'll divide them equally.
Abracadabra.
I don't care if humanity falls...
as long as I have you two.
(Call, Judge Kang Yo Han)
The number you've dialed is not available now.
Please try again later.
Excuse me.
- Hello, ma'am. - Oh, my.
- It's you again? - Yes.
Aren't you happy to see me?
How can I be?
People died in that fire.
Why would you pry into that incident?
It's horrible.
Please, ma'am.
I asked around about the man...
who worked at the church back then.
His name seems to be Jung Joseph.
It must be his Christian name.
But I can't find him anywhere.
By any chance, do you know his real name,
or where he could be living now?
I'm not sure.
Jung Joseph?
His name is Jung Joseph?
(Jung Joseph)
Hello, Judge Kang.
Min Jung Ho seems to be up to something.
He's meeting with members of the opposition party and reporters.
I see. Keep a close eye on him.
Be ready to refute...
any suspicious articles that may come out.
Yes, sir. By the way, something strange happened.
Is it about Juk Chang?
Did you know that?
Is he on the run?
He broke his ankle monitor and ran away.
But the police and the prosecution aren't taking any action.
It must be Heo Joong Se's doing.
He's not even being cautious anymore?
He must be planning something huge.
This is the beginning.
Sir, don't you think it's still too early?
We don't have enough evidence yet.
We can't wait for the right moment any longer.
Whatever happens, we should at least raise our voices.
There are people in our generation...
who hold different opinions.
I want the next generations to know that.
I understand, sir.
I'll set up a press conference.
Judge Kang Yo Han...
is stirring up lunacy and violence in our country.
Because of him, students began tying up a weaker peer...
and flogging them,
and he started a hunt...
against a defendant and had the entire nation track him...
through the DIKE app.
The trials that he holds...
don't have clear evidence and careful process.
Rather, they're filled with surprise disclosures...
and provocative instigations.
This...
isn't justice.
In the human world,
there is no such thing as easy justice.
I will...
put my job as chief justice on the line...
to demand that the live court show be dissolved.
Kang Yo Han...
must step down.
Gosh, the timing was amazing.
You answered quickly.
Give him a call.
There's something else he must do.
Min Jung Ho must resign!
- Resign! Resign! - Resign! Resign!
The live court show must continue!
Min Jung Ho! Resign!
(The live court show must continue!)
(Protect Judge Kang Yo Han!)
Min Jung Ho!
(Min Jung Ho must resign!)
I think you should request bodyguards for when you leave today.
It is getting worse.
It's okay.
You don't have to go so far for my sake.
Even still, sir...
Chief Justice Min Jung Ho?
Who are you?
You dared to defame our dear Judge Kang Yo Han?
I guess you don't value your life.
How dare you threaten me?
I guess you think what I'm saying is a joke.
Should I ask your wife and kid...
if they care about their lives?
What?
Your home is quite small.
Are you upright or are you pretending to be upright?
(10S 0846)
Yes, is the police not here yet?
I'm telling you it's urgent!
This morning Chief Justice Min Jung Ho...
was attacked by someone who is presumed...
to be one of Judge Kang Yo Han's fanatical supporters,
and he was rushed to the hospital.
After Chief Justice Min held a press conference demanding...
the dissolution of the live court show,
he has been harassed by the protests and threats of those against it.
This is something that is so barbaric...
and unheard of in a civilized society,
I truly hope that Chief Justice Min...
recovers quickly.
(The Blue House)
I think this is preposterous.
How can the fanatical followers of a specific judge...
use violence against another? This is...
This is unbelievable.
Is it okay for him to maintain his position as a presiding judge?
I hope that the Supreme Court take careful consideration on this.
Furthermore... I mean,
it's not like Korea...
only has one great judge, right?
We should enhance our position with the idea of a K-judge.
It's about time for us to have one of those.
You don't have to get up.
You acted like you would never see me again last time.
You're okay, right?
Luckily, you're not in critical condition.
It doesn't matter what happens to someone like me.
Why would you say that?
But they're harassing my wife and kid who have done no wrong.
My family's personal information has been posted online,
so my daughter can't even go to work.
Sir...
I never expected Kang Yo Han to stoop so low.
But sir. I'm sure that this isn't Kang Yo Han's doing.
- Even still... - How long will you take his side?
I can never...
forgive that man.
This is him.
The person who's been looking into you.
Really?
He's been helping Kang Yo Han for a long time.
He used this chief of the Regional Investigation Unit...
to find your mom's case file.
He's still looking into you.
He's looking into your father's case...
as well as Seo Jeong Hak.
Okay.
Good job.
Yes, Ms. Jung.
Your voice is quite seductive today.
Let's move forward with...
the thing that you mentioned.
That's right. That's it.
We have to push forward with it.
The foundation has to help us out a lot.
Okay.
I also have a favor to ask.
When Juk Chang moves forward with this plan,
can I ask him to do a personal favor for me as well?
Juk Chang?
Sure. Okay. That's fine.
Thank you.
Smile.
You belong in this house.
It hurts.
Hello?
Hello, Young Master.
Why did you call me this early in the morning?
Gosh, that's so cold.
You got rid of Cha Kyung Hee,
so now you have no use for me?
As if.
We must go on seeing each other.
"We"?
Then shall we meet up now?
Now?
Let's go on a date.
I want to show you something.
Hello?
Judge Kim Ga On?
Yes. Who's this?
If you want to save Chief Justice Min Jung Ho,
come to the Hyungsan-dong slum.
Who are you?
Right now.
- Get it done! - No!
Hello?
(Contacts)
(Professor Min Jung Ho)
The number you've dialed...
Come on, hurry!
- Go. - Come with me!
Drag them over, quick.
Go!
Hey, move it.
Don't!
Stop, you fool.
(Social Responsibility Foundation)
(The nation's betrayal)
Let go! Let go of me!
Ladies and gentlemen.
A plague virus reemerged in the Hyungsan-dong slum.
To preserve your lives and safety,
please cooperate with the authorities.
I will repeat.
A plague virus reemerged in the Hyungsan-dong slum.
To preserve your lives and safety,
please cooperate with the authorities.
We can fight this again.
Whatever difficulty we face,
we can overcome it.
Professor Min.
You made it.
It's quite romantic.
Just the spot for a morning date.
I knew it would be to your taste.
It's nice, isn't it?
Where's the necklace?
You're so observant.
It's such a precious gift that I put it somewhere safe.
What if someone were to take it from me?
Is there anyone who could?
Maybe not.
Are you afraid of me?
No.
Why would I be?
I'm so happy.
It's so nice when you're sweet.
But you know, Young Master...
Why did you do it?
Do what?
You should've been just a little kinder to me.
Judge!
What are you doing?
Didn't we agree to reach the top together?
Two years.
I told you to wait for just two years.
Then you could have the whole world.
I don't want much else.
So that's it.
You just want to smash everything.
But why?
Even if we throw out the current trash,
the remaining trash will replace them.
Leading a group of trash.
That's not my thing.
I see.
What a pity.
Kill him.
No!
Judge.
No.
Don't come up here. You can't!
Judge.
Judge!
Professor!
Hey!
No, Judge.
Please don't.
Don't come up here. Don't!
No, Judge...
Don't come upstairs, please.
No, Judge!
Professor!
(Say no to forceful redevelopment!)
Please don't come up here, Judge.
It's dangerous.
Please, don't come here!
I said, don't!
Put that down.
You know,
I want you to be lonely, Young Master.
Like me.
Then perhaps you'd stay by my side.
If there were no one else by your side.
- Don't. - Professor!
Move.
Professor.
Help us! No, mister!
Mister!
(Redevelopment kills the people.)
Stop it!
(We are against it.)
Let go of me!
Let go!
Are you okay? Get out.
- Are you okay? - Yes.
Thank you.
Go that way.
(Redevelopment kills the people. We are against it.)
Ga On!
It's been a while.
It's me. Don't you remember me?
I will...
kill you...
in a lonely, miserable way.
In a way that suits you perfectly.
Goodbye, Young Master.
(The Devil Judge)
Judge Oh, you just be prepared.
He's under attack.
It's just the beginning, Young Master.
You won't do anything?
That news. It's all fake.
The foundation made it up.
- No! - If there's no stage,
he is just a man.
Jung Joseph? Just a moment.
The government is blinding you.
Stop it immediately. Right now!
What Kang Yo Han is really after...
I'll get you on the live court show and reveal everything.