(theme music)
♪ Gathering up what's left of justice ♪
♪ Hidden in this lost world ♪
♪ Let's see who wins ♪
♪ It's not over until it's over ♪
♪ I won't give up what's precious to me ♪
♪ One Dollar Lawyer ♪
♪ A warrior of justice With high intellect ♪
♪ Don't worry I'm the One Dollar Lawyer ♪
ONE DOLLAR LAWYER
THIS SHOW IS FICTION, AND THE CHARACTERS, PLACES, INSTITUTIONS,
EVENTS, GROUPS, AND BACKGROUNDS ON THE SHOW ARE NOT REAL
FINAL EPISODE
Where is this place?
We're here for a case.
-A case? -Yes.
Did we get a case already?
It's not already. (sighs)
I finally feel ready.
Let's go.
Three, four, five, six,
seven, eight, nine…
I told you not to come in--
Hi. Long time no see.
What… what are you doing…
Did you miss me?
-(exhales sharply) -What's with that face?
You don't look like you missed me that much, do you?
(scoffs)
State your purpose.
There's an old saying,
"Know your enemy and know yourself, and you'll never be defeated."
I'm not saying this to show off my knowledge.
You see, I took some time to get to know myself.
From now, I'd like to get to know
CEO Cha Minchul of Cayman Fund.
I came here to tell you that.
Let's be friends from now on.
-What the heck is on your mind? -My mind?
Nothing, really.
We just ran out of paper in our office. I came to borrow some loose leaf.
How nice. Thanks for sharing.
By the way, that guy you call your boss…
He talks like this, "Hello." You know that guy.
Tell him
that I'm back.
Why do you have so much money?
I won't take it.
Bye. Let's go.
Come on. He's a scary guy.
He'll pull a knife on you.
(tense music)
(sighs, grunts)
Mr. Cheon.
Wasn't that man Cha Minchul?
Yes, that's right.
Isn't he the man who did that to Ms. Lee Juyeong?
Yes.
Mr. Cheon.
So, why did we just leave?
Don't you feel anything?
What should I do then? Should I beat him up or something?
Take this.
You saved money on paper thanks to me, right?
If one has committed a crime, they must be punished accordingly.
That's justice.
Juyeong would want that too.
HAPPY REFORM, HAPPY CITIZENS
I won't do it.
Of course, not. I totally understand.
You said I could get out. You're the one who broke your promise.
I did say you could get out if we caught Cha Minchul.
That's why I'm back here.
I'm here to give you a chance to get out by applying for a retrial.
(scoffs)
If I do that, are you confident you could win the case?
(snickers)
(laughs)
You're asking me if I could win?
Never mind then.
Don't do it.
We can simply find another way.
What?
I told you there's a chance to get out but you don't want it.
Then there's nothing I can do.
-I'm leaving. -Leave.
-Should we really go? -Really go.
Just go.
I guess we should go.
I meant we should go for a retrial.
Let's go for a retrial.
He's so annoying.
-What is he saying? -What did you say?
Did I say something?
The legal fee.
The legal fee is 1,000 won.
And we don't accept credit cards.
(upbeat music)
ONE DOLLAR LAWYER
-Did you prepare the material well? -Of course.
You're late, Mr. Seo.
I'm sorry.
What's up with the atmosphere here?
Didn't your father tell you about it?
He told me to eat beforehand.
-Never mind that. Mr. Seo. -Yes?
Just endure it, okay?
-Endure what? -Just endure it.
He's the biggest client of Law Firm Baek. Got it?
You must be from Law Firm Baek.
-Yes. -Please come in.
It's so stuffy.
KISEOK: Wouldn't it have been nice if it were like this from the start?
(laughs)
Sir, the lawyers from Baek are here.
So, you're from Law Firm Baek.
Thanks for making time.
One moment.
There's someone I haven't seen before.
-He's Mr. Seo's son. -I see.
Nice to meet you.
Please help handle this case.
Here are the latest matters at JQ Bank.
Good. These aren't bad.
The earnings are quite high too.
(tense music)
(laughs)
All right, everyone.
Since we're up against someone dangerous, our public office might be dangerous.
So, we should gather here from now on.
You've been chasing this by yourself
for this whole time?
Yes, isn't that amazing?
Yes, it is.
It's very amazing.
Your home is even more amazing.
You've been living very well in this luxurious home by yourself,
so why did we always have to get jjajangmyeon?
Why are you getting upset? Hmm.
Since you came over to my house,
I'll order jjajangmyeon for you.
You liked jjajangmyeon this whole time. Don't get upset.
Don't be mad.
-Sweet and sour pork. -Sweet and sour pork? Okay.
Mari, do you want sweet--
Mari's grandfather would never do such a thing.
He's out.
What?
Did you know that?
Know what?
That he's my grandpa.
Do you think I'm stupid?
Law Firm Baek. Baek Mari.
It was too easy.
Mari.
Mr. Baek…
definitely isn't involved.
Mr. Cheon Jihun, I believe…
in the greed and selfishness of man.
The results were always decided
for everything that I had believed in up until now.
What about you?
I believe in man's kindness and altruism.
Unlike you,
I believe in things where the results aren't decided.
I'm sure you do.
That's why I sent Mari to you.
I realized that too late.
(clicks tongue)
It's already too late.
Since you're back,
please guide my Mari well.
Do you happen to know this man?
CHA MINCHUL
I remember him.
I think I met him at a JQ party about a year ago.
Thank you, sir.
About what?
I thought you were involved in a case that I had to resolve.
But now, I'm certain that you aren't.
What is it about?
It's about Juyeong's death.
Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
I looked into it. You don't have to worry.
You must think rationally, you know.
Since he's the CEO, he has to be realistic.
But being realistic and being bad are not the same thing.
Even after a year, you're still 85 points. You don't change.
So, how are you going to prove Cho Wooseok's innocence?
There was a CCTV camera here.
When Cha Minchul was on the subway,
Cho Wooseok was having drinks at a bar in Paju.
Then, he had a clear alibi.
How did Cho Wooseok become the suspect?
It isn't foolproof with just one piece of evidence.
You've seen that while working at Law Firm Baek for a year.
Therefore, this evidence might not hold weight in court either.
Will you look for more proof then?
No, I'm going to use this as bait.
-Bait? -Bait?
Yes, bait.
(upbeat music)
(grunts) This time was nice too.
-Nice shot. -Nice shot.
-(gasps) -Nice shot!
Nice shot!
CHEON JIHUN
What are you up to?
What do you mean by that?
Oh.
Don't get nervous.
I'm a lawyer.
-You don't act like a lawyer at all. -Talk like that and I'll get upset.
And by the way…
I decided to take on Cho Wooseok's retrial.
He asked me to prove his innocence.
You don't seem to believe me.
Look. Doesn't he look good in this picture?
When you were on the subway, he was at a bar in Paju.
There are CCTVs everywhere these days.
Bad guys can't do bad things anymore.
-Do you think this is enough? -Do you think that's all I prepared?
Knife!
You were about to pull out your knife, weren't you?
Everyone, he carries a knife!
There are cameras everywhere here!
You know what? You can't pull out your knife.
Do you know why?
Guys like you who got to where they are
by doing all the dirty work…
are most afraid of losing all that they have.
If you cause a scene,
you might upset the chairman.
(camera shutter clicks)
I'm leaving. Keep that as a present. Bye.
Let's hug!
They look like their best buddies.
I'll get going.
Goodbye, everyone.
-Hide. -Goodbye, everyone.
Keep up the good work.
We got it, Mr. Cheon.
They're taking photos here!
Nice shot.
(comical music)
JEIL LAUNDRY
I took photos since you told me to, but what will you do with these?
Ms. Baek. "Wasn't it dangerous?"
"You're so brave."
Shouldn't you be saying these first?
It didn't look dangerous at all.
You looked very close.
Yes, you totally looked like best buds.
People might think you went to play golf with him.
Want me to show you?
Hmm. Okay.
Looks good. We look close. Good.
Just answer my question.
What'll you do with these?
Are you that dumb?
Ms. Baek, are you that dumb?
You said it was bait for Cho Wooseok's retrial.
Cho Wooseok is the bait. Then, who would take it?
Yes.
Hey, there's Cha Minchul.
You seem to be using your brain finally.
-You know what to do, right? -(engine starts)
-Let's get going. -Let's go.
(hip-hop music plays)
-You look awesome. -Come on.
Here.
Move.
This is it. It looks so good on you.
Come on.
Oh.
Good.
Many people are curious about the new CEO, did you know that?
-Yes. -How do you feel?
To get to this position…
Sir, your answer?
Yes, of course.
What was the question again?
Many people have their eyes on you. How do you feel?
There were some difficulties to get to this position…
There.
-Nice. -Nice.
Don't we look closer in this one?
You look intimate in it.
Do we look intimate? Nice. Intimacy is good.
(thuds)
What the heck are you two doing?
We're part of Mr. Cheon's revenge…
Why does the person concerned not seem serious about it at all?
I am serious.
-Are you sure? -Are you sure?
Yes, I'm sure.
Mr. Cheon, to seek bloody vengeance,
-one must do so with both eyes open… -(grunts)
…raise one's collar,
make tight fists with both hands.
Shave off one's hair too.
(imitates a buzzing hair clipper)
And carry a pistol too.
This is why I left.
I knew you'd want me to shave and carry guns to help me seek revenge.
I came to my senses and came back. What is wrong with you two?
We don't have time to joke around.
Pick the one that would make him feel more uncomfortable.
So you're saying you'll use this photo
to put Cha Minchul in a tough pickle?
That's right.
(exhales)
Don't you feel relieved that I rejoined your team?
But you haven't returned to your job, have you?
Prosecutors don't simply get their job back, do they?
You're right. But what does that matter?
The important thing is to get the bad guys.
I'm glad you're here, but I'm not sure if this is okay.
Should we call you a prosecutor
or call you an attorney?
I was wondering about that too.
I'm not a prosecutor,
but being called an attorney is a bit…
Just mumble my title when you address me.
-(laughs) -Pardon? Just mumble your title?
(mumbles)
This is why.
This is why you shouldn't be so nice to dogs.
You see? It tries to bite its owner.
Why does his smile get on my nerves so much?
Mr. Hwang.
Yes, sir?
Find Cheon Jihun's whereabouts.
Yes, sir.
THE CHAIRMAN
(gasping)
Hello, sir.
Mr. Cha, I wanted to ask you something.
Yes, sir.
Open that document envelope on your desk.
KISEOK (over phone): You seem very close to him lately.
Sir, this is…
I heard that Cheon Jihun went to visit Cho Wooseok.
He's going to apply for a retrial.
Mr. Cha, I'm disappointed.
I must not mean much to you anymore.
That's not true, sir.
If it isn't true,
can you take responsibility for everything?
(foreboding music)
CHIEF COUNSEL, CHEON JIHUN
(suspenseful music)
APPLICATION FOR RETRIAL APPLICANT: CHO WOOSEOK
(phone vibrates)
Yes, sir.
I have a favor to ask.
CHEON JIHUN LAW OFFICE
Cheon Ji…
-(knocks) -No. 2092, come out.
VISITING OFFICE
Hello, I'm here to visit Mr. Cho Wooseok.
GUARD: You can't visit him today.
Why? Did something happen?
He is not here currently.
(suspenseful music continues)
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
Well, this is a treat.
AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
(scoffs)
NURSE (over PA): Code blue, code blue.
Sixth floor, medical ward. Adult male.
Code blue, code blue.
Sixth floor, medical ward. Adult male.
Code blue, code blue.
Sixth floor, medical ward. Adult male.
(snickers)
Jihun.
You're here.
(upbeat music)
YEOJIN COFFEE HOUSE
Are you okay?
I got so nervous I almost peed myself.
Have it analyzed
-and send it right away. -Right now, sir.
NURSE (over PA): Code blue, code blue.
Sixth floor, medical ward. Adult male.
(upbeat music continues)
Thanks for your hard work.
REPORTER 1: The suspect snuck into the hospital wearing a lab coat
and injected the drugs to the victim's IV drip himself,
so it seems clear that his motive was murder.
The prosecution is considering CEO Cha Minchul of Cayman Fund,
which is a subsidiary of JQ Group, as the prime suspect--
(grunts)
REPORTER (over radio): They are investigating why CEO Cha Minchul
wanted to murder Mr. Cho and what connection he has with him.
Meanwhile, the inmate is serving his time in prison for suspicion of murder
and this incident happened during his preparation for a retrial.
Yes, Mr. Cheon.
Ms. Baek. Can you go back to the office right now?
At this hour?
Yes, as Cha Minchul is being pegged as a suspect,
I'm sure JQ is in a rush to form a legal team as well.
Okay. I'll go check right now.
(suspenseful music)
THE CHAIRMAN
Yes, Mr. Chairman?
KISEOK (over phone): Mr. Cha,
what happened?
I'm sorry.
If you failed like this, what can we do?
Mr. Chairman…
You should go into hiding for a while.
I'll send you the address.
MINCHUL (over phone): Thank you, sir.
AT 20:50, ON DOCK 12, THERE WILL BE A BOAT BEHIND CONTAINER 2C11BN-21
(exhales sharply)
AT 20:50, ON DOCK 12, THERE WILL BE A BOAT BEHIND CONTAINER 2C11BN-21
(thug screams)
(grunts)
(groans)
Die!
-(grunts) -(groans)
(tense music)
You bastard!
-Hey! -(whimpers, pants)
-Hey! Run! -Get him!
-Hey! -Get him quick!
Open the door!
Help me, please!
-Hey! -Hey!
I did because I was ordered to do it!
Please, help me!
Help me!
I only did it because I was ordered to do it.
-Hey! -You bastard!
-Hey! -Get out.
-Open the door, punk!
Aren't you thankful?
You can't die.
Not yet.
-(tires screeching) -Get him!
-Hey! -Get him!
-Stop the car! -Damn it!
(screams)
What's with that expression?
It seems like you're very shocked.
Didn't you know what Choi Kiseok was like?
You're no longer useful to him,
so it's a given he'd discard you.
I thought I'd be different.
Who ordered you to kill Juyeong?
It was Choi Kiseok, wasn't it?
He wanted me to retrieve some documents.
And something else too.
I found it.
KISEOK: Retrieve both of them.
What was in that document?
It was about Assemblyman Kim Yoonsub.
I don't know the details.
He said that the lawyer must have seen it.
I didn't plan on doing it.
I wasn't going to do it as it was foolish to do on the subway.
(phone vibrates)
THE CHAIRMAN
(phone continues to vibrate)
KISEOK (over phone): Is it not over yet?
It's those same words again.
It's me, Cheon Jihun.
We spoke on the phone six years ago.
Six years ago?
Is that when there was a ruckus about Assemblyman Kim Yoonsub's suicide?
Yes, that's right. Are you feigning ignorance?
I was simply calling Mr. Cha.
I don't know why a stranger answered.
Wait, you haven't done anything bad to him, have you?
Mr. Choi Kiseok.
You were the one who ordered the murder of Ms. Lee Juyeong,
weren't you?
(laughs)
I'm not sure. Maybe it was. Gosh--
Hello?
He…
What's up with this rude guy?
THE CHAIRMAN
KISEOK (over phone): Mr. Cheon Jihun, if you hang up on me like that--
(laughs)
What a funny guy.
(exhales sharply)
(phone vibrates)
Mr. Choi Kiseok,
enough with this nonsense. Let's talk in person.
-I see. -(Mari sighs)
Grandpa…
MR. SEO: You didn't go home yet?
Mr. Seo.
-Why are you so startled? -No reason.
I left something in Grandpa's office, so I came to get it.
Okay. Take care.
Okay. Mr. Seo.
Is something going on?
No, it's nothing.
-Go on home. -Okay.
CHIEF COUNSEL, BAEK HYEONMU
MARI: JQ.
CONSULTATION OF JQ GROUP'S SUBSIDIARY
JQ GROUP CASE WIN
-(suspenseful music) -(phone vibrates)
Yes, Mr. Cheon?
Choi Kiseok ordered him to retrieve the document Juyeong had.
It sounded like it was about my father,
so it's very likely that it's at Baek. Can you look for it?
Okay, I'll look for it.
(tires screeching)
MARI: Cayman Fund.
SANCTION REGULATIONS ON CAYMAN FUND
(groans)
There isn't anything in particular under JQ or the Cayman Fund.
LOG OUT
DOCUMENT ARCHIVE SYSTEM ID: 100HM
INCORRECT PASSWORD
GRANDPA
HYUNMU: I now want to believe in something where the result hasn't been decided.
Grandpa.
(suspenseful music)
MARI: Two, one, zero, three, zero, eight.
BAEK HYEONMU HAS LOGGED IN
JQ CONSTRUCTION BUSINESS SUSPENSION CANCELED
(suspenseful music continues)
JQ, Kim Yoonsub.
PLAN TO LIFT REGULATIONS ON NARCOTIC PAINKILLERS
LEGISLATIVE STRATEGY FOR LIFTING REGULATION ON NARCOTIC PAINKILLERS
KEY FIGURE, RESTRICTED DOCUMENT
(suspenseful music continues)
(line rings)
How did it go?
I think I found it.
In order for JQ to grow their pharmaceutical industry,
they needed to lift regulations on narcotic painkillers.
MARI (over phone): They lobbied the assemblymen to revise the laws.
Assemblyman Kim Yoonsub is on it too.
Got it. Thank you, Ms. Baek.
What are you going to do now?
I'm actually on my way to see Choi Kiseok.
(horn honking)
-(tires screech over phone) -Mr. Cheon. Mr. Cheon!
MANAGER: Sir, what should we do about the food for your party that hasn't arrived?
Well, I don't think he'll be able to make it.
Yes, sir.
JIHUN: I'm sorry I'm late.
(tense music)
I'll take care of him.
It's fine. No need to treat a guest like that.
(tense music continues)
Oh.
You brought a lot along with you. I came alone.
You're late.
I apologize.
Thanks to somebody…
-It wasn't you, was it? -What do you mean?
I didn't think it was you.
I almost got into an accident on my way here.
Goodness. You aren't hurt, are you?
Doesn't look like it.
Yes, I'm fine.
A dump truck crossed the center line and came towards me,
as if someone had ordered them to.
If I hadn't avoided it, I might've gotten into an accident.
Gosh, what a relief. (chuckles)
Is this for me? Can I eat it?
It's gotten cold now.
Go ahead.
Thank you.
Why did you want to lift regulations…
on narcotic painkillers?
Maybe you don't remember.
I guess it's possible.
Since you had to lobby so many people using your slush funds.
I completely understand.
I have no idea what you are talking about.
Ah.
You must be talking about how Assemblyman Kim Yoonsub accepted bribery.
That man committed suicide out of shame, didn't he?
Anyway, was that incident related to my company in some way?
If I testify, we can get Choi Kiseok.
I need more evidence to confirm your testimony.
Choi Kiseok never directly tells anyone to kill someone.
I don't know either. I only heard it from Mr. Cha.
Testimony and evidence…
Don't you think I have enough to make you stand trial?
(tense music continues)
(sighs) Mr. Cha…
Where is he now?
I said he told me that.
I didn't say that he was with me.
You should learn some manners from me.
What kind of manners should I learn from you?
Yes, you're good at that thing.
Aiding and abetting murder.
(snorting, chortling)
Mur…
You're pretty good.
The truth is, I did underestimate you at the beginning.
Sorry. I apologize.
What is it that you want, Attorney Cheon Jihun?
I don't think it's money.
Do you want me to get you a powerful position?
What I want?
Well, what I want is
for you to go to prison.
Where's Mr. Cha?
Don't get informal now.
All right. I'll find him.
If you can find him, go ahead.
You know what?
This place.
The food here…
tastes…
awful.
(suspenseful music)
(Kiseok laughs)
(inhales, exhales)
SECRETARY: Your orders, sir?
Has Mr. Hwang contacted you?
He said he lost Cha Minchul.
What are you doing?
What the heck are you doing right now?
Hurry out.
Get out and find Cha Minchul right now!
(foreboding music)
(sighs deeply)
JIHUN (over phone): Ms. Baek, it's me.
(exhales) Where are you?
I'm headed your way.
You scared me when you didn't answer.
Okay. I'll be waiting here.
-You heard from Jihun, haven't you? -Yes.
-Where is he? -Follow me.
FIRE BEAR'S CASH AND LABOR
TEMPORARILY CLOSED WE ARE CLOSED TODAY
-Shall we begin? -Okay.
Why do you want to confess after four years?
Because I want to live.
Does that mean someone is trying to kill you?
If Choi Kiseok finds me, he'll kill me.
We'll catch him before that.
Did you murder Cayman Fund's CEO Kim Sungwook
and disguise it as a suicide
near a farm in Mt. Ulseok, Paju on June 20, 2022?
-Yes. -Why did you do it?
I did what I was told.
Who told you to do it?
It was Chairman Choi Kiseok of the JQ Group.
-Is this it? -Yes.
Do you think this is the document that Ms. Lee Juyeong saw?
ASSEMBLYMAN KIM YOONSUB
Yes, I think this is it.
Thank you for your hard work, Ms. Baek.
I'm not a probationary employee anymore. I'm a lawyer now.
Yes, thanks a lot, Attorney Baek.
YEJIN (over video): Who ordered it?
It was Chairman Choi Kiseok of the JQ Group.
He admitted that everything was under Choi Kiseok's orders.
All that is left is to find proof to confirm his testimony.
I'll do whatever I can to find that, so don't worry.
How? It won't be easy.
The day Attorney Lee Juyeong died,
I think she saw this.
"Lifting regulations on narcotic painkillers."
RESTRICTED DOCUMENT
If it's about lifting regulations on painkillers, that's the one.
Be quiet.
(clanks)
CHAIRPERSON
JQ was trying to do this?
Yes, the list of assemblymen there and the slush fund list that my father had
are likely to match.
If we can confirm this,
we can confirm the connection between JQ and the politicians.
Let's compare them.
Where's that slush fund list?
Someone probably already hid it.
(clanking)
Excuse me.
Geez, when you got beaten up, did your mouth get jarred open?
Can't you just be quiet?
-You see-- -Silence.
Yejin. What don't we request a seize and search of JQ?
On what basis?
-It won't work, will it? -No.
MINCHUL: I think I stole that.
That's not what's important right now!
Stealing someone else's--
I'm not sure if that's the right one,
but there's something I got from Assemblyman Kim's house.
Where is that now?
I gave him the original, but I kept a copy of it just in case.
(gasping, whimpers)
What the heck? He said it was safe.
He always makes me do the tough work.
Where is it?
There.
Ah, this must be it.
CHOI MYUNGSOOK MINISTER OF HEALTH AND WELFARE
-Is that it? -Yes, it is.
(line rings)
Yes, Yejin. It matches the slush fund list.
REPORTER 2: Seoul Central Prosecutor's Office Prosecutor Na Yejin discovered JQ…
REPORTER 3: …in order to lift regulations on narcotic painkillers…
REPORTER 2: The prosecutors found ample evidence
that they bribed high-ranking officials.
REPORTER 3: They'll investigate the related officials and…
REPORTER 2: If the charges are confirmed, they plan on indicting all of them.
REPORTER 3 (over radio): The court, the highest ranking prosecutors,
and powerful politicians--
(suspenseful music)
(door opens)
What happened?
It seems the prosecutors were tipped off.
So, who did it?
Well…
it was most likely Cheon Jihun.
We'll sort it out so that you won't be affected by it, sir.
Okay. Here.
I double-checked the slush fund list.
It would be great if we can get everyone who was bribed by the JQ Group.
Is there no way?
We need to get Choi Kiseok so that JQ can't stop us.
Jihun wants that too.
Do you think we can find evidence that Choi Kiseok gave those orders?
I don't know.
At first, I thought Jihun would be able to find it.
But it wouldn't be easy even for Jihun this time.
Prosecutor, how long do I have to be in prison if I turn myself in?
If you're lucky, maybe a life sentence?
MINCHUL (over video): I did what I was told.
It was Chairman Choi Kiseok of the JQ Group.
(groans)
MR. CHA
This is Cha Minchul.
Mr. Cha, long time no speak.
Chairman, save me.
Save you?
Is someone trying to kill you?
Can't you forgive me just this once?
KISEOK (over phone): I'd like to do that,
but you made a strange testimony to the prosecution.
I'll turn myself in and say that I acted alone.
What about that lunatic Cheon Jihun?
He got me completely wrong, you know.
I'll do as you wish, sir.
Ah.
You'll do as I wish?
(clanking)
You startled me!
-What is it? -I'd like to use the bathroom.
Okay.
Investigator, can you accompany him?
Yes, ma'am.
(suspenseful music)
(phone vibrates)
Yes?
This is Cha Minchul.
I found conclusive evidence on Choi Kiseok.
I'll send you a text message, so meet me there.
-Who was that? -Cha Minchul.
He said he found conclusive evidence. I'll be back.
But…
(suspenseful music continues)
SEO MINHYEOK
What is this conclusive evidence?
(blabbers) The evidence?
(tense music)
KISEOK: My goodness, Jihun.
Funny meeting you here.
You shouldn't have trusted him.
(Kiseok tuts)
That smile is so annoying.
Hey, how could you be smiling right now?
You're here to die.
Do you not understand your predicament?
Since I'm here to die, let me ask you one thing.
Wait.
I'm about to die, so let me speak informally.
Juyeong.
Attorney Lee Juyeong.
Were you the one who ordered her murder?
Geez.
(chuckles)
That's right. It was me.
Attorney Lee Juyeong? Yes, I did it.
What about it? Are you going to make me stand trial
and lock me up or something?
How?
You admit to it, right?
I'll admit to it. I do admit it. Satisfied?
He's smiling again. Geez.
Hey, you're insane, aren't you?
You're about to die. Why would you want to know that?
Is it worth exchanging your life for?
Yes.
I was more curious about that than my own life.
Ah…
(tense music continues)
Even if I do this?
Do you feel that way even if I do this?
If you hadn't been poking around,
nothing would have happened. Nothing.
Everyone would have been living happily somewhere.
Ultimately,
you were the one who killed them all.
Your father, Attorney Lee Juyeong,
-and… -(gun clicks)
…yourself.
Don't you want to know…
what I said to your father?
"Hello. Isn't your son Prosecutor Cheon Jihun?"
If that gets out, what would people say?
It'll be all over the media and the news.
Do you think he can handle it?
Think carefully about what would be best
for your son. (laughs)
Hey, my memory is amazing, isn't it?
Chairman!
Move!
-(suspenseful music) -(gunshot)
Out of the way.
(exhales)
(suspenseful music continues)
I'm hungry.
SEOUL CENTRAL DISTRICT PROSECUTORS' OFFICE
The prosecution forced me to make a false testimony.
What kind of testimony did they make you do?
They told me to say that JQ Group Chairman Choi Kiseok ordered
the murder of Attorney Lee Juyeong and ex-CEO Kim Sungwook.
DETECTIVE: Who were those people?
Prosecutor Na Yejin and Attorney Seo Minhyeok.
(blows air)
INSPECTION MEMBER: Why did you force him to make a false testimony?
I did not force him to make a false testimony.
We never forced him to do that.
Why did you come in here?
As you can see in the video, he gave that testimony himself.
I was there!
Remove him.
-Wait a minute. -Wait.
I'm glad you're here. You would have been summoned anyway.
Attorney Seo Minhyeok, have a seat.
Thank you.
You don't know what happened before his testimony, do you, Prosecutor Seo?
No, Attorney Seo.
Are you saying that we threatened him or used violence?
In Korea?
Then, why did you get his testimony elsewhere,
instead of the interrogation room?
Well, that's because…
-You have nothing to say? -Yes, I do.
All I know is this.
What is that?
It's the truth behind this case.
KISEOK (over video): That's right. It was me.
(laughs)
Attorney Lee Juyeong? Yes, I did it.
What about it? Are you going to make me stand trial
and lock me up or something?
You admit to it, right?
I'll admit to it. I do admit it.
Satisfied?
He's smiling again. Geez.
You're about to die. Why would you want to know that?
Is it worth exchanging your life for?
-It's me. -It's looking bad here.
What happened?
-That's right! -He admitted to it!
What on earth is going on?
-You'd better do your jobs well. -Hello.
-Prosecutor. -We thought he was forced.
-Look what's going on! -What's with this?
(tense music)
(sighs)
YEJIN: Mr. Cha Minchul,
call Choi Kiseok.
Why?
Tell him that you'll turn yourself in
and that you'll take the fall for all of it.
He said you'll be able to survive then.
-Who said that? -Attorney Cheon Jihun.
-Get an arrest warrant for Choi Kiseok. -Yes, ma'am.
Yejin. What about Jihun?
What about Jihun?
(siren blares)
(tense music continues)
Mr. Chairman…
Geez.
(laughs)
(grunts)
Hello.
Gosh.
So, this is how it feels.
-(Kiseok chuckles) -You seem to be in a good mood.
It does feel rather different.
Your hands, please.
You're under arrest for aiding and abetting the murder
of Lee Juyeong and Kim Yoonsub
and the attempted murder of Cheon Jihun.
You have the right to appoint an attorney
-and the right to remain silent. -to remain silent.
You know it well.
We must make Choi Kiseok admit it himself.
He'd never do that.
We'll get a chance.
When will that be?
Just before Choi Kiseok…
kills me?
Cheon Jihun.
He'll be so drunk on the feeling of victory that he'll admit it himself.
Are you out of your mind?
No, it's too dangerous.
If anything goes wrong, you could die.
That's okay.
What?
The day Juyeong died.
That day…
I already died back then.
(suspenseful music)
REPORTER 1: At the verdict hearing today,
JQ Group's Chairman Choi Kiseok was sentenced to life in prison.
REPORTER 2: Meanwhile, the investigation that was
expected to spread to political circles…
REPORTER 1: They seem to be up against a difficult fight.
Therefore, the public is calling for a special prosecutor to be appointed.
REPORTER 2: That opinion is expected to get stronger.
REPORTER 1: For the special prosecutor…
I'm in front of the special prosecutor's office
-that'll be investigating the JQ gate. -The public has high expectations
-of the special prosecutor. -As he's perfect for JQ gate,
the public backed him to be appointed as special prosecutor.
In a moment, the special prosecutor will arrive.
REPORTER 4: He's here!
What are your plans moving forward?
How do you feel about being special prosecutor?
-Tell us how you feel. -A comment, please.
Can you share a thought?
-A comment, please. -A word, please.
Yes, I'm Special Prosecutor Cheon Jihun.
The public has…
appointed me.
According to the will of the public,
I promise to investigate the suspicions regarding the slush funds
between the JQ Group and the politicians with the utmost severity.
Not only those who tempted others to commit crimes,
but those who fell for that temptation
and committed crimes
must be severely punished.
Dear citizens,
please continue to take an interest in this. Thank you.
(suspenseful music continues)
Mr. Cheon! Where is he?
Gosh, I feel dizzy.
Mr. Cheon.
(gasps)
Mr. Cheon?
-Mr. Cheon! -Mr. Cheon!
(Mari gasps)
-Are you okay? -Mr. Cheon!
-I'm okay… -(shrieks)
Your arm is bleeding, Mr. Cheon!
Your arm! Mr. Cheon!
-I'm okay. -Mr. Cheon.
Are you okay?
You're okay.
-What? -I said that I was okay…
I'm okay. I only got scraped, but I'm about to die of the cold.
It's so cold since it's November.
My gosh!
-Give me your jacket. -What about me?
Give it to him already.
-Hurry! -Fine.
It's so cold.
-Here you go. -Cover yourself.
That's better.
Hey. Hang on.
This thing…
(groans)
(sighs)
This.
3 MONTHS LATER
REPORTER 5: The special prosecutor's investigation
regarding the probe on JQ gate
-that took 100 days ended successfully. -That's the lawyer on the second floor!
The special prosecutor handed the officials of JQ Group's subsidiaries
and the assemblymen on the slush fund list to stand trial.
(upbeat music)
CHIEF COUNSEL, CHEON JIHUN
LEGAL FEE: 1,000 WON
LEGAL FEE
-Hmm. -Hmm.
Mr. Cheon was a special prosecutor,
so we should at least charge this much.
LEGAL FEE: 1,500 WON
I don't think this is right.
Huh?
Was a 50% raise too much?
No, that's not what I mean.
I thought we should add another zero to that.
For a lawyer's office of the former special prosecutor,
this isn't expensive at all.
-JIHUN: You're right. -(door closes)
-Mr. Cheon. -Mr. Cheon.
It isn't that expensive for a lawyer who was a special prosecutor.
Right? It isn't that expensive, is it?
Then, why don't we…
add two more zeros to that?
If we add two more zeros, would that be 150,000 won?
Mm.
LEGAL FEE: 1,500 WON
No way.
Why not? You said it wasn't expensive.
That 1,000 won functions as money.
There's so much we can do with it.
Egg buns, fish-shaped buns, and hotteoks are all under 1,000 won.
On top of that, buses are…
Have bus fares gone up to 1,100 won now? Anyway.
But that 1,000 won is more than
just money to me.
It is the value of those whom I helped…
and the person
whom I loved the most.
Why do I only charge 1,000 won?
It doesn't matter to me.
The thought that I can help someone with only 1,000 won.
That thought is what's important.
That's why I will continue to charge only 1,000 won,
and since we're a team,
we must all charge 1,000 won.
Not just in the year 2022, but even in the year 2222,
I will…
only charge 1,000 won.
Why?
No matter what anyone says…
I'm the 1,000-won Lawyer.
(upbeat music)
(man sighs)
LEGAL ADVICE ONLY 1,000 WON
CHEON JIHUN LAW OFFICE
(inhales, exhales sharply)
MISSED CALL, WIFE
How pretty they look. (cries)
WIFE
Darn it. It turned off.
(groans)
Help me! (sobs)
(in a hoarse voice) Darn it!
I'm losing my mind!
(sobs)
Please help me!
JIHUN: Mr. Shin Joonghoon!
Mr. Shin Joonghoon!
I'm here, Mr. Shin Joonghoon!
Over here!
-Over here! -Wait just a moment!
I'm on my way!
(Jihun grunts)
Mr. Shin Joonghoon.
I'm saved.
Thank you so much.
-All right. -Thank you so much.
How did you come here on that?
Mm.
How did you know my name?
You hired me.
You sent me a message saying you'd throw yourself into the Han River--
Did you send a voice message? No, you didn't.
I thought you'd be on a bridge after you sent me that message.
Why are you in a place like this? I looked for you everywhere.
You're the 1,000-won Lawyer?
Yes, that's me.
-Why you… -Ah.
I'm here because of you, man!
I called you from the bridge. Why didn't you pick up?
I fell off and floated all the way over here!
I really feel wronged.
My friend, whom I considered more precious than my life,
scammed me and left me with a huge debt.
-You can't trust anybody! -WOMAN (on game): One bingo, one side.
I saw that flyer, so I called you!
You're smiling?
Why did you come at this point?
It's all been taken care of.
Don't be too surprised and listen to me carefully.
One moment.
Mr. Shin Joonghoon.
(exhales)
I came here
because you said you were in dire straits.
♪ Ah ♪
(hums)
(blabbering)
What's wrong with you?
Well, you see,
you said you were in dire straits.
That's why… I came.
(pop music plays)
ONE DOLLAR LAWYER
(closing theme music)
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