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The Judge from Hell
CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS FILMED IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT
- [boy 1] Daon, hurry! Let's go together! - [boy 2] Come on, Daon!
[boy 3] Daon!
Han Daon!
YEAR 1999, YEONJU-DONG
- [boy 1] Daon! - [boy 2] Daon, come on! Let's play.
Daon.
[Daon] Dear Mom and Dad.
Thank you for being my parents.
Good.
[bell chimes]
Mom.
[Daon's mother] Daon, run away!
Hurry!
To Hell.
[exhales]
[chuckling]
Right.
Go to Hell.
[eerie whispers]
That man
is not a sinner.
As you have punished the wrong man,
he will live again.
And you
will be punished for the wrong judgement.
Justitia
shall kill ten more than initially asked.
Kill a total of 20 sinners in one year
and send them to Hell.
But, Bael, that's too many--
If you disobey...
I will kill you.
What is this?
What was that?
EPISODE 3
[Donghun] Blow on it. Quickly.
- [Daon] Really? - Blow.
Harder.
More, more.
You punk. You're still drunk!
I swear, this woman stabbed and killed me.
I mean, if she stabbed and killed you,
how on earth are you still alive?
Here, you can see where the knife...
[Donghun] It's clean.
There's nothing.
There's nothing now, but...
I mean, when she did something like this after she stabbed me,
the knife was gone.
If you look into this,
you'll see I had no heartbeat for ten minutes after I was stabbed.
Hey.
Fix your watch or quit drinking. Do something!
Judge Kang.
You did nothing wrong.
Why didn't you resist when being cuffed?
Well...
I thought maybe Daon liked things like this.
No. I don't.
You know I'm not that kind of person.
He didn't go as far as to leash me when we went for a walk, though.
[Donghun] Is that what turns you on?
No. It's not true!
[Donghun] That's not uncommon.
It's fine to like cuffs and leashes.
But the moment you force it on someone,
you just become a pervert. You pervert!
[Soyeong] Well...
I think Detective Han was very drunk.
Could you just let this one go
and not think too much of it?
Of course.
- Uncuff her now. - [Eunseop] Yes, ma'am.
No, I...
- [Eunseop] Our apologies. - [Daon] You can't just let her go.
This woman stabbed me.
- That's enough. - And thank you for acquitting Daon
for the direct assault.
Don't mention it.
I hope you recover from your hangover soon, Detective Han.
[Mando] Ten was already too many, but twenty in a year?
So why didn't you make sure before you did it?
This is all your fault.
If you hadn't told me to look for sinners at the station,
I never would've gone to him with pork.
Why are you blaming me for that all of a sudden?
Stop whining and think about what we should do now.
I'm going to die before I reach a hundred. I'm sure of it.
Here's the cola you ordered. Do you need anything else?
Can you pound him into cutlets and fry them?
Oh, would you like it packed up to go?
What?
I'm only joking. Enjoy your meal.
This place is weird. Let's go somewhere else next time.
Well, there might not be a next time for you. No, there won't be.
If you keep this up, I'm going to--
Don't we know each other?
How is someone who was killed and sent to Hell still alive?
Who are you?
Me? I'm serving pork cutlets here because of you.
I'm Gremory.
You're Kang Bitna.
The human who escaped.
Shit, I'm screwed.
What do I do?
Does it ring a bell?
If you don't want him to find out who you are,
quietly follow me out.
Justitia.
What are you saying?
Justi...
JUSTITIA
Justitia.
What?
Justitia?
[scoffs] Don't call me that here. It's embarrassing.
I never imagined I'd meet my hero Justitia here.
Wow, it's such an honor.
Let me give you a deep bow.
Hey, don't do that twice.
- I'm not dead. - Right.
Could you scooch over?
[Arong] That ass Bael threatened me, too.
If you don't complete your mission,
you will die.
"You will die." Gosh.
He's always being so dramatic by himself.
That spider ass.
Still, we shouldn't be referring to our superior as "ass," should we?
Had I not let that sinner slip away,
- my hero wouldn't be-- - Don't call me that.
You wouldn't be suffering like this.
It's all my fault. [crying]
Don't be so dramatic.
Okay.
Anyway, you don't have to worry now.
I, Gremory... I mean, Lee Arong,
will do my best to make sure you complete your mission and return.
Don't you also have to kill two in Uijeongbu?
And you don't have an assistant like me.
It's a piece of cake.
Besides, an assistant like this might not be all that helpful.
Can I go home now?
I'm not feeling so good.
Want me to prick your finger?
[gasps] It's really okay. I'm feeling better now.
You can go.
[Arong] Excuse me, ma'am. Hey.
Aren't you only 60?
How dare you turn your back on your elders?
Head on the ground.
Hands behind your back.
- Do it properly. - Get up.
Just leave him. Kids these days don't know anything.
Hey, just go.
[Arong] By the way,
what will you do about that detective?
I just won't see him again.
But wouldn't it be good to make sure he keeps his mouth shut?
Once and for all.
Once and for all?
Yes.
The Judge from Hell
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT
[woman] Why, hello there!
Why are you coming home alone today?
I should get going...
Hey, you look like a smart guy. Do you like books?
THE HOLY BIBLE
Do you think...
God will accept even someone like me?
Of course.
God doesn't discriminate based on looks.
He loves everyone. Want to come to church with me?
If I go to church,
are you sure I'll go to Heaven, not Hell?
Of course.
Oh, my goodness!
I think He spoke to me! Oh, my!
It's not far. Maybe three? No, two minutes.
Our church is just a two-minute walk away.
TAEOK
HWANGCHEON-DONG DISTRICT HWANGCHEON VILLA
[Taegyu] Kang Bitna.
PETITION
- [knock at door] - Yes?
Sir, Assemblyman Jeong is here.
- [Taegyu] Hello, sir. - [Jaegeol] Hey.
I stopped by under the pretense of bringing you a snack.
Because I missed my son.
I'm sorry.
It's all right.
Parents must endure a one-sided love with their children.
[both chuckling]
- Is Hwangcheon Villa still not sorted? - [sighs]
Even with the promise of high compensation,
the villa owner won't budge.
Why not try and persuade the tenants?
Actually, we contacted all tenants but one,
but it's no use.
Why leave out one person?
It's Judge Kang Bitna.
Judge Kang lives at Hwangcheon Villa?
It seems she incurred a lot of debt after the incident somehow.
TAEOK INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
Why don't you meet with her soon?
[sighs]
[chuckles] I understand.
It'll be awkward to meet just the two of you.
So Judge Kang lives there?
HWANGCHEON VILLA
[Eunseop] Analysis results of the wound on Moon Jeongjun's forehead are out.
Looks like it was stamped with iron heated to at least 200 degrees.
That iron must've been custom ordered.
- Contact and ask related companies. - Yes, ma'am.
By the way, do you guys really believe that woman over Daon?
What can we do?
How can we trust the words of a perverted drunk?
Of course, I don't believe he died and came back to life too.
But there was definitely something off
about that woman Kang Bitna.
She didn't...
seem like an ordinary person.
Then why did you just apologize and let her go?
If I didn't do that,
I thought she might make things more difficult for Daon.
- Daon called in sick. - What?
He's not sick. He wants to look into something.
What is it?
[doctor] The test shows you're very healthy.
Could you have been mistaken because you were drunk or asleep?
No, it was all too vivid for that to have been the case.
I clearly died that day.
So you mean you died and came back to life?
- Yes. - I see. I got it.
DELUSIONAL DISORDER
[Daon] Seriously? This is crazy.
[Judge Kang] See?
I told you that doctor was a quack.
Let me guess.
Your diagnosis starts with a "D."
Judge Kang.
Who are you really?
This might sound odd, but listen carefully.
I came from Hell.
I possessed the body of Judge Kang Bitna who died three months ago.
But I'm a demon.
Do you expect me to believe that?
It's true. You did die early this morning.
I stabbed you to death with this.
There are no cameras.
Or witnesses.
I removed the memory card from my dashcam.
- And you can't secretly record me. - [phone beeps]
Then, why did you kill me?
How did you bring me back and why?
And that knife and those eyes?
No. How did you do that to the camera just now?
Calm down. One step at a time.
Tell me. Were you planning to kill me when you came to see me last night?
It wasn't planned. It was accidental.
I was under the influence of alcohol.
Cut the bullshit!
You're adorable, Detective Han.
Listen to me carefully.
Live quietly as if nothing happened.
If I ever hear you've been saying Kang Bitna killed you,
I will really kill you then.
No one will believe you anyways.
Don't waste your energy.
It's been fun,
Detective Han Daon.
Damn it!
JUDGE KANG BITNA
DEMON
No one will believe you anyways.
Don't waste your energy.
Kid, that's not what you said last time.
I couldn't remember well then.
But I remember a bit now.
So how much is "a bit"?
How can we trust a kid who changes his story every time?
Just wrap it up and send him home.
I have to start over.
Darn it.
[doctor] Under sudden intense stress, one may develop
temporary delusional disorder.
[man snoring]
[Jiho] It stinks.
It must be Dad's alcohol. Should we open the sunroof?
It'll be better soon. [exclaims]
- Jiho. Are you okay? - Get out.
- Jiho! - Hurry! Jiho and you get out first.
Hurry up. You and Jiho first.
Dad!
- [Hyeonsu] I'll go after you. - [Jiho] I'll go with you, Dad.
[Hyeonsu] Go with Mom first. Hurry.
- Dad. - It's all right. Go. Now!
- [Jiho] I want to go with you. - [Hyeonsu] Quickly! Get out!
Get up quickly!
[Jiho] Come with us, dad!
Dad...
[Hyeonsu] Hurry. Climb up!
- Climb up, Jiho! Hurry! - [Jayeong] Jiho, get up now! Hold my hand.
Jiho, hurry!
- [Jiho] Dad. - [Hyeonsu] Good.
- [Jayeong] Hyeonsu! - [Jiho] Dad!
[Jayeong] Come out quickly!
Hyeonsu!
[Hyeonsu] Take Jiho and go. Come on!
- Hurry up! - [Jiho] Dad!
- Dad. - [Hyeonsu] Go now!
Dad.
- Dad. - [Hyeonsu] Go!
[Jayeong] Jiho.
- Jiho. - [coughing]
Jiho, are you okay?
Jiho... Are you okay, Jiho? [crying]
[Jiho crying]
Jiho. Stay here and don't move, okay?
Wait here.
- Dad! - [Jayeong] Hyeonsu.
Hyeonsu!
- Hyeonsu! - [Jiho] Dad!
[Jayeong] Help! Over here!
Please help my husband! [crying]
Please help my husband!
My husband, please!
Please save my husband!
My husband...
Please save him.
[Sunhui] You killed my Hyeonsu! You murderer!
You bitch! Bring back my son!
Bring me back my son!
- [woman 1] Calm down. - [Sunhui] Damn you!
- [woman 1] Let's go. - Let's go with Grandma.
Not Jiho. I'll give you all the money you want.
But not Jiho. Not my Jiho. He's my son.
Why? Isn't it enough you killed my son?
You want to kill my grandson, too?
Give him to me!
Let go of me!
Let go!
You murderer!
- Why aren't you coming? Put your shoes on! - [crying]
- [woman 1] Please calm down. - [woman 2] Calm down.
On February 19, 2024, the defendant, without the permission
of Bae Jayeong, the guardian of victim Yoo Jiho,
took him out of Bae Jayeong's home and has still not returned him to her.
Are you aware
that is kidnapping a minor under Article 287 of the Criminal Act?
Do you have a grandchild, Prosecutor?
Probably not.
That's why you're talking nonsense accusing me of a crime.
Your Honor, it's the defendant's first time on trial.
She's a bit worked up. May we have some time--
[Sunhui] I'm not worked up.
I'm saying what needs to be said.
Hey, Ms. Lawyer.
You should be taking my side.
Why are you trying to silence me?
Then give me back my money!
Defendant. If you keep causing a scene, I'll remove you from the courtroom.
Oh, I see.
The judge, prosecutor, lawyer and teacher
are all ganging up on me, right?
Look here, Judge.
Let me ask you.
My poor grandson is living
with a mean stepmother after his father, my son, passed away.
So I'm trying to raise him!
Is that something to be sued over?
You must be smart, Judge. So tell me.
Legally, yes.
What kind of law is that?
How could you treat me like a criminal?
So, we are here trying to decide if you, the defendant, are guilty or not--
[Sunhui] Can't you tell?
Are you a fraud of a judge?
Or are you too high up that you can't see what it's like in my shoes?
Why don't you come down here and take a closer look, then?
Defendant, do you want to be punished for contempt of court?
Punish me!
I outlived my son. I'm afraid of nothing!
You young people don't know anything.
How dare you so boldly threaten me!
Are all judges like that?
[scoffs]
That's all for the defense.
Please get her out.
[Sunhui] What? What's this?
Let me go. What are you doing?
I will walk out of here myself. Get your hands off me.
Let go.
Let me go!
You killed your husband.
How dare you crawl in here?
Just die, you bitch!
You go and die, too!
- [Daon] Goodness, calm down. - [Sunhui] You bitch...
You got that insurance money after my son died.
And the man you were with before him
died suddenly, and you got his apartment.
You'll burn in Hell!
You killed my Hyeonsu, you murderer!
Let me go! Let go!
- You murderer! - Please.
Let go!
This is incredible.
Her ex-husband died too!
[Mando] What?
There was insurance money.
Seriously?
BAE JAYEONG
I doubt she's the type to kill her husband for insurance money.
And I have "Demon" written on my forehead?
Look at me. I look so good-hearted.
[phone vibrating]
We can't afford to be picky right now.
We have to explore all leads.
DETECTIVE HAN
[phone ringing]
I should meet with Bae Jayeong myself.
I'll be back.
[Daon] Judge Kang!
This is Detective Han Daon, Nobong Police.
Can you hear me?
It's Han Daon!
Let's talk!
Judge Kang Bitna!
What the hell?
We need to talk!
- We should just eat here, why eat out? - It's braised pollock today.
Oh, gosh, let's eat out.
What?
Judge Kang must not like braised fish, too.
I don't think that's it.
What do you feel like for lunch? What do you like?
I told you to keep quiet, but you came with a megaphone.
You ignored my calls.
Why are you so bold?
Do you have several lives?
Only one. But I got a refill, apparently.
Get it together. I'm a demon.
- Did you forget what you saw? - No, I didn't.
[gasps]
Give me a chance to find out
who you really are and why you did that to me.
Let's see each other for just a week.
Stop that ridiculous nonsense and get lost.
My patience, sadly, cannot be refilled.
[Jayeong] A stranger on the street gives you candy.
They look like a nice person,
but should you go with them?
- No. - No.
That's right. Don't go anywhere with strangers, okay?
- Okay. - Okay.
Ms. Bae!
A stranger keeps staring.
[kids chuckling]
WHEN DOES YOUR CLASS END?
[Judge Kang] Why do you not sue her for hitting you like that?
You saw how she was.
The more my mother-in-law is provoked, the scarier she becomes.
And such a person took your child. Why do you let him stay with her?
I want to give her time to say goodbye.
I will bring him back when the trial's over.
Hmm. I guess you must be so tolerant to teach first grade.
Can you kick the ball here?
- [kids exclaiming] - Goal!
By the way, why have you come to see me?
Right. At the trial, your mother-in-law said
that you killed your husbands for insurance money.
Jiho was a student in my class last year.
When I learned that his mother passed away from an illness when he was two,
I started paying a little more attention to him
and started speaking with his father...
I guess you fell in love.
Yes.
It was a much happier marriage
than I'd ever imagined.
At least before the accident.
It happened six months after the marriage, right?
[sighs]
I wonder what I did so wrong to experience something like this again.
I didn't want to live anymore.
Why do you insist on raising the child?
My mother-in-law
left her son, my husband, when he was five.
She abandoned her child?
[Jayeong] And she showed up over 30 years later
and asked him for money often.
And now, she's demanding she have the death benefit under Jiho's name.
She took him for the insurance money. I can't let her raise him.
I didn't give birth to him,
but Jiho is my son.
Please help me have Jiho back, Judge Kang.
[Daon] How did it go with Ms. Bae Jayeong?
Are you a stalker?
If I'm a stalker, are you a murderer?
I let it go when you came to court and used that megaphone.
I thought, "He came back from the dead, so maybe he has nothing to fear."
But my patience ends here. Just die.
You can't kill me, right?
When we met at Moon Jeongjun's house,
you grabbed my wrist like this.
But your grip was much stronger then.
I was going easy on you just now.
No, there's a reason you can't kill me.
No. You're wrong.
I think I'm right. You're flustered.
Do you want to be flustered for real?
[boy] It's her.
[kids exclaiming]
Those kids just saved your life.
Get in. I'll drive you home.
Don't talk to me. I'm tired.
And yet you always get the last word.
- I told you, I'm tired. - That's why I'm escorting you home.
As a detective, I will make sure you get home safely.
I looked into Bae Jayeong.
Don't you think you're abusing your power here?
Her first husband suddenly went blind and fell to his death in the mountains.
Ms. Bae inherited an apartment and got 500 million won in death benefits.
Benefits from Yoo Hyeonsu's recent death are three billion won.
Ms. Bae and his son Yoo Jiho are set
to receive 1.8 billion and 1.2 billion won each.
Why are you telling me that?
I have to prove myself useful so you'll give me your time.
[scoffs] Don't you have work to do?
Someone stabbed me to death, so I called in sick.
[scoffs]
NO TO REDEVELOPMENT OF HWANGCHEON-DONG! FROM ALL HWANGCHEON VILLA RESIDENTS
HWANGCHEON VILLA
You're going to meet with Jang Sunhui, right? When?
I'm not. Why would I?
During Moon Jeongjun's case,
you met with the parents of both the victim and defendant.
Though you met with his parents after the trial.
In this case, is the defendant claiming
that Bae Jayeong killed her husband for insurance money
because she simply hates Bae Jayeong
or because there's evidence not found in the investigation?
I imagine you'd be curious.
Nope. I'm not curious at all.
I think we both want to know the truth.
You want to know the truth behind the case,
and I want to know the truth behind
who you are and why you killed me.
Stop whining about truth already.
Goodness.
Seriously...
Oh, my shoulder.
[grunts] Will we find anything if we go talk to the grandmother tomorrow?
To me, she's the stranger one.
The Bible says this.
In Matthew 7:7,
"Ask and it will be given to you."
[both] "Seek and you will find."
"Knock and the door will be opened to you."
[Judge Kang] It's too early to give up.
If we knock on the grandmother, we'll find something.
But was Bible study mandatory for you, too?
Probably.
I had a really tough time back then.
The Bible was so hot and blinding.
I had to wear firefighter gloves and welding goggles to read it.
[exclaims] Welding goggles?
Why did I not think of that?
But why are your eyes so red?
What have you been looking at?
Nothing.
I have a bad eye inflammation.
A few days of rest, and I'll be fine.
Right, I have to go with you tomorrow, so no rest.
Don't come. You won't be helpful anyways.
Really? But...
what if Detective Han follows you again?
He won't be able to tomorrow.
Judge Kang.
Why are you so late?
- Should we get going? - How long have you been waiting?
Since last night.
Do you know The Screwtape Letters?
I hear he's a demon. Demon!
Get in.
Are you crazy? I'm being serious.
[chuckles]
Even if you don't get in my car, I'll follow you.
So just consider me your driver and let's go together.
- Fine. Let's go together. - Good.
But before we go...
I'll take care of this first.
That's...
A secret recorder? So uncool.
Why so sloppy, Detective?
Snacks, gas, and toll fees.
You'll be paying, right?
This is so weird.
WALNUT PASTRIES
You got rid of the cross.
I remembered you couldn't look at it straight.
Don't pretend you care.
Aren't you scared of me?
Nope. Not at all.
You don't get it, do you?
Did your parents scold you a lot as a child?
What about you?
Never.
- Demons don't have parents. - [scoffs]
What? You don't believe me?
Faith is not only for church.
You need faith when you meet a demon, too.
But there's no proof you're a demon.
Believing only when there's proof isn't faith. It's confirmation.
I want confirmation, which is why I'm following you around.
Look at me.
My God!
- What... - [laughs]
Did you get confirmation?
Do you believe now?
I did get confirmation, but...
I don't want to believe.
But you can't help but believe I'm a demon, right?
I don't want to, but I have no choice.
Happy now?
"Blessed are those who believe."
SUNHUI'S PORT WAGON
But did you tell her you were coming?
She'll be surprised if you didn't.
I have to show up unannounced to get the truth.
How did you even become a detective?
What?
Well, take your seats.
Do you remember me?
I'm Detective Han Daon, Violent Crimes, Nobong Police.
Are you here to arrest me for contempt of court or whatever?
Of course not. He's just my driver.
Where's the boy?
He's at an orphanage because they said I can't raise him.
You abandoned your son, and now your grandson, too.
I should go see for myself whether you really abandoned him or not.
And what if he's not home?
Then you can hit me. I saw in court you're a good hitter.
[knife clatters]
[Sunhui] Everyone, leave now!
We're closed for the day!
[customer 1] Why? We're not done yet.
- [customer 2] I'm still eating. - [customer 3] What is this?
[sighs]
Can you walk any faster?
It's the blue door up ahead.
Driver Han?
It's the blue door up ahead.
Really?
Don't demons respect the elderly?
I'm at least 500 years older than her.
- Stop nagging and open the lock. - [scoffs]
[bell chimes]
[Daon] Dear Mom and Dad.
Thank you for being my parents.
- Good. - [bell chimes]
Go in or step aside.
Go in.
He's really not here?
[Daon] He's not here?
[Sunhui] See? He's not here.
Stop that and get out. Which one do you want?
[thudding]
You're keeping him there all day?
This is child abuse, you know.
Why would I abuse my grandson?
I just told him to hide for a bit.
No wonder you dawdled at the restaurant.
You were giving him a heads-up.
Were you afraid we'd take him away?
The judge came with a detective. What was I supposed to think?
I'm not here because of the child.
Then why are you here?
To have some sashimi?
[chuckles]
You said in court
that Ms. Bae killed her ex-husband and your son
for the insurance money.
Is there any evidence you haven't turned over to the police?
I'll make sure you get justice.
I do have evidence.
Where is it?
LATE YOO HYEONSU
[Sunhui] On the day of my son's funeral...
she fooled around with another man,
still wearing her mourning clothes.
You wench!
And about three days later...
Why didn't you turn the lights on?
It's so dark in here.
[gasps]
She ordered in some food for him, gave him 5,000 won,
and didn't come home for two days.
Why didn't you come to me?
What is this? This place is a pigsty.
Put everything there in here.
Things you want to take.
I'll pack your clothes.
That wretched girl.
While she buys herself nice clothes,
she buys her son nothing decent.
How can I leave my grandson with such a wench?
Who knows what she might do?
I'm sure
she killed my son.
That's your evidence?
What could be more damning than this?
[scoffs]
There's nothing more to find out. Let's go.
Could you tell us more about your son's death benefit?
Hey.
Then give me the car key, I'll go alone.
Take a taxi.
Are you crazy? Do you know how much it'd cost?
[yells]
What's wrong? Does your head hurt again?
Go and walk it off.
Jiho, you go with her. She'll buy you snacks.
[Judge Kang] Damn it.
Seriously?
Is it good?
Yes.
Anything free is delicious.
By the way, why is your grandma so bad-tempered?
My grandma is kind.
[scoffs] Yeah, right.
That only proves you're biased.
[Jiho] By the way,
do nice people really go to Heaven when they die?
I'm not sure.
I've never been kind or dead, so I don't know.
But why do you ask?
I wonder where my dad is.
In the cemetery, of course.
All humans die.
Even I could die anytime while living in this human's body.
I'll be in pain if I get hurt
and when I die, my soul in this body will cease to exist.
You don't know what I'm talking about, do you?
Anyway...
You asked earlier if there was proof
that my stepmom killed my dad.
If there is evidence, what happens to my stepmom?
She will be punished.
But there's no evidence.
Would you like to see a drawing of mine?
No.
[snickers] It's so bad.
It's because you're young.
Keep drawing.
Kid. Is this
you and your stepmom?
She told you not to tell anyone, right?
Would you like to try this with me, too?
NO TRESPASSING
[Sunhui] I don't care about any of my son's death benefits.
I'm scared of that devil.
She's greedy for the money and might hurt my grandson.
So I just asked
for the money left under his name.
I thought if I took my grandson
and kept her from spending the money,
the kid might be safe. That's why I did it.
Jiho! Our guests have to go.
I'll pack you some boiled eggs and potatoes.
Eat them on your way back.
No, it's all right.
Jiho, what are you doing?
Why are you doing it to her?
[Judge Kang] I asked to do it.
What?
Kid.
Can you tell me what happened on this day?
WATER SOLUBLE ADHESIVE
[Jiho] It stinks.
It must be Dad's alcohol. Should we open the sunroof?
It'll be better soon.
Hey! Get up!
Get up, hurry!
[Hyeonsu] Climb up, Jiho!
I'll go with you, Dad.
I'll be up soon. You go first.
It's all right. Go.
- [Jiho] Dad. - [Hyeonsu] It's all right.
Leave your dad and come up, hurry.
Dad.
Damn it. There's water in my ears.
Dad!
[grunting]
Dad!
My dad's not out yet.
Please save him!
You have to do as I say, okay?
If you don't listen to me,
I will kill her.
[laughing]
Dad!
Be quiet!
[crying] Save my dad, please!
Jiho, do you want to die, too?
[crying]
Did your stepmom say
she would kill you if you didn't listen to her?
My grandma.
Dad.
Come here.
I miss my dad.
Uncle.
[Judge Kang] You'll report the child abuse first, right?
And reinvestigate Yoo Hyeonsu's death.
I'll do everything I can, of course.
But it'll be useless.
If the only evidence to solve the case is a child's testimony,
and if the child changes his statement every time he's investigated,
who would believe him?
I will.
You kept pestering me and I was annoyed,
but if you were to show up before me as a child,
I would believe everything you say.
Why? Because you're a child.
Children may be unruly, but they're not sneaky.
So I believe everything children say.
Even if it's you.
Why are you looking at me like that?
[heartbeat echoing]
[clears throat]
You should be ashamed.
You're a detective. You shouldn't ignore children.
Case number 2024GoDan174.
I'll pronounce the verdict.
The defendant, Jang Sunhui, has committed the crime of
kidnapping a minor under Article 287 of the Criminal Act.
However, the victim contacted the defendant first
and requested to visit the defendant,
later expressing his desire to live with the defendant.
Taking this into consideration, the court has decided as follows.
PROSECUTION
The defendant
Jang Sunhui's sentence
shall be suspended.
[people murmuring]
[Sunhui] Then what happens to me?
- Am I going to jail? - No.
If you commit no more crimes for the next two years,
you won't be punished for this offense. That's what it means.
It's the lightest sentence the judge could give.
Really?
Thank you!
However, parental and custody rights of the victim
still lie with the protection supervisor.
You must consult with Ms. Bae Jayeong
about who will raise the child.
But that's...
Go! Get lost!
This is bullshit!
Go back. I'm never giving my Jiho to her. I won't!
I will just go back for now. I don't want to scare him.
Yes, go, you murderer!
I don't ever want to see your face.
- You two-faced wench! - [sighs]
- [thud] - [clattering]
RED GINSENG
Why didn't you listen to me and lie?
I'm sorry.
Lying makes you a bad child.
And bad children should get punished.
[Jayeong] The pillow game is boring now, right?
Should we play a new game?
I want to see how long you can hold your breath underwater.
You can't come up until I say so, okay?
Sounds fun, right?
YOO JIHO
If you don't listen to me, I will kill you.
- [rings doorbell] - Ms. Bae?
Ms. Bae, are you in there?
Ms. Bae! This is Detective Han Daon.
Jiho, are you in there?
[chuckles]
He's dead.
[Jayeong breathes shakily]
What are you doing?
[gasps]
Where's Jiho?
He's safe at home.
Lying makes you a bad adult.
And bad adults
must be punished.
[Jayeong exclaims]
The Judge from Hell
♪ Lost ♪
♪ In the dark alone ♪
♪ When is it not justice ♪
♪ Justice, justice ♪
♪ Welcome to my... ♪
[Judge Kang] Where's Jiho?
If you don't listen to me, I will kill your grandma.
Jiho! Yoo Jiho!
Do you admit to your crimes?
- Crimes? What crimes? - Smile. I'm just playing with you, too.
I'll go first. You follow me.
[Jayeong] Please! Please help me!
- Gehenna. - That's what Moon had on his forehead.
There's one more link between these two cases.
[Judge Kang] A detective's here to see me?
I won't bother you anymore.
Why? Go back to being curious about me and annoying me.
If a demon falls in love, what happens?
There's only death.
You will face a fate even worse than death.
You're glad Bae Jayeong's dead, right?
You didn't do it, did you?
- Goodbye. - [gasping]
[yells]
[Jayeong screaming]
Translated by Jamie Jin