BEYOND THE BAR
Hello.
I'm here for Hash.
Yoon Seok-hoon.
We need to talk.
What did you say to Yeon-a?
She seemed down for a few days
after seeing you last time.
She said she's feeling empty inside.
Must I answer?
Just a few words from you is all it takes for her.
- It was more than a few. - That's not the point.
You hung around just to tell me that?
As if.
Speak your piece. You have five minutes.
Once Miracle is born--
"Miracle"?
Our baby's pet name.
Once Miracle is born, we're going to move to Singapore.
I got an expat assignment in Singapore.
Once that's done,
I plan to switch to a local company and continue living there.
It seems like a better place to raise kids.
- What about Hash? - He's coming with us.
And who says you can take him?
Are you declaring war?
No, it's not that--
Not a chance.
Hey.
We have him on weekdays and you on weekends,
which makes us his primary caretakers.
Who made you his caretaker?
You are just the husband of Hash's co-caretaker.
Who are you to split us up?
I'm not trying to split you up--
Shut up.
I will pursue legal action, so don't do anything rash.
I shouldn't have said anything.
Let's go.
Why are you telling me to get a cat?
It'd be just another hassle.
You'll get lonely once I'm in Daegu.
Lonely?
Apart from the last few years,
you've mainly worked away in regional courts.
Why the sudden fuss?
Let's just take a look.
They say cats are easier to take care of than dogs.
All our kittens stay with their mother for about three months.
They're gentle and healthy.
The most popular breeds
are British Shorthairs, Ragdolls, and Munchkins.
She is the daughter of a champion.
Oh, a champion?
Yes, her dad is Tristan, a golden British Shorthair
who won at a TICA cat show.
Both her pedigree and breed are excellent.
She's like a puppy. She's very affectionate.
Would you like to hold her?
Sure. Why don't you give it a go?
Why does the fire inspection test have to be so loud?
Sorry. I keep asking them to lower the volume
because it scares the kittens.
KANG HYO-MIN
28 YEARS AGO
It's okay. I'll be right there.
I'm sorry about that, sweetheart. Did I scare you?
I'm so sorry. Please don't cry.
KANG HYO-JU
Hold on, sweetheart.
Sweetheart?
Sweetheart.
It's okay. Mommy will protect you.
What's wrong with that one?
Oh, she's not available.
She's a special-needs cat who used to be a stray.
She's deaf and can't even meow.
My goodness, they all hid.
They'll come out in just a second.
Hey, can you grab some treats for them?
- Sorry. - It's okay.
Honey.
THE TWO-LEGGED BEAST
Hello.
Are you Mr. Yoon Seok-hoon?
Yes, that's me.
So cool.
I've never met a real lawyer.
Let's take a selfie.
To mark this occasion.
One, two.
This is Ms. Kang Hyo-min, one of the lawyers on my team.
- Hello, I'm Kang Hyo-min. - I see. Hello.
You mentioned a privacy violation lawsuit against TK Telecom.
Can you tell us what personal data was breached?
When I bought my new phone,
I had the TK store transfer over my old phone's data.
But I forgot to log out of my cloud account,
and an employee saw a video, which he then reported to the police.
What sort of video?
I thought it'd be better to just show you.
Just a moment.
CHOCO, GUHYEON-DONG SEOLGI, HONGYEON-DONG
DUBU, HUIWON-DONG
LOADING
Remember to keep that energy up. Okay?
We're going to have some fun today.
I think we get the picture. You can turn it off now.
His name is Dubu.
He is just so affectionate.
We got the idea.
Is that enough?
You may leave.
Pardon?
I'll handle this case by myself.
Okay.
Based on the footage,
the employee's report appears to be justified.
Animal cruelty is a criminal offense,
and the employee's report
can be deemed as a lawful act carried out for the public good.
How is that lawful?
This is my private life, and the video is my personal data.
And he leaked it to the police.
Is that not illegal?
Personal privacy is protected by law.
However,
exceptions are made if it involves criminal conduct.
Is that so?
Then, can you be my defense attorney?
The case was turned over to the prosecution.
Unfortunately, we won't be able to take on this case.
Why not?
You're a top lawyer.
I have another meeting.
That's just absurd.
So a TK store employee reported him to the police,
and he's calling that a personal data breach?
That punk.
He pulled a fast one to land the meeting.
Contact the person who reported it and offer to represent them.
Then file the notice of representation with the prosecutors.
Although we haven't officially been retained,
it does constitute a conflict of interest since we obtained the information
through a client meeting.
A lawyer's ethics are very important.
However, the law falls short when it comes to animal rights.
So I do not have the luxury of fussing over ethical technicalities.
Then we'll file the notice of representation
and submit an opinion brief to the prosecution
that calls for a stern sentence.
Partner with an animal protection group to file a public-interest complaint
and prepare for a civil lawsuit as well.
We must exert financial pressure through a damages claim.
Should we let the media know as well?
I think turning this into a public issue
will ensure a harsh sentence.
There has been public outcry over several similar cases in the past,
but the law hasn't caught up.
Preventing reoffending is more important than punishment.
But still,
it's unlikely he'd be tried while in custody.
And if he appeals, it'll take about two years.
And in the meantime, how many more dogs will have to suffer?
This could even end without a prison sentence.
Imprisonment for animal cruelty cases is extremely rare.
Let's begin by taking all actions permitted under existing law.
File for an animal ownership ban
and a restraining order to prevent any access to animal shelters.
Yes, sir.
A history of animal abuse could be a sign of psychopathic tendencies.
There's a chance he may have harmed people,
so see if there are any unsolved cases surrounding Jung Wu-sol.
The victims would most likely be unhoused people
or vulnerable elderly people.
Yes. Understood.
Then I'll leave you to it.
Mr. Lee, may I have a word?
Me? Okay.
That's nonsense.
I mean, Hash isn't just some dog.
He was abandoned at birth, but you lovingly nurtured him
into becoming the decent man…
I mean, the decent dog he is today.
Calm down and take a seat.
Wait, so what are you going to do?
I'll file a preliminary injunction.
I don't feel comfortable doing it myself, so I'm going to hire someone.
Do you know any lawyers experienced in this area?
I'll have to look into it.
Wait. I'm a lawyer too.
No need to look far. I'll do it for you.
What's with that look?
Don't tell me
you're questioning my abilities as an attorney.
No. Not at all.
I'm not.
But have you ever handled a lawsuit involving pets?
Sadly, as you mentioned earlier,
animals are still classified as property under the law,
so it'll be the same as a personal property injunction.
I do that all the time.
And who knows your situation better than me?
I'll…
give it my best shot.
Okay. I look forward to working with you.
You know I'm not cheap.
Yeah.
I'll take care of the paperwork.
Okay.
Jeez, you scared me.
Mr. Lee.
What are you doing here?
I wanted to ask about this.
But what was that about?
You don't need to know.
- Tell me. - It's nothing.
What is it?
Really?
That's just wrong.
Right?
Hash isn't just some dog to Mr. Yoon.
- It's his son. - Exactly.
I'll help out too.
Why?
I'm just doing this off the clock.
This won't affect your performance review at all.
I'm sure it won't.
Then why?
Why would I pass up a chance to learn more from you?
Come on now. What could I possibly teach you?
I'm sure I can find something,
but ask Mr. Yoon first.
I'll let you in once he agrees.
He might not want to reveal his private life to an associate.
Then what about you?
I'm his immediate subordinate.
You are two steps below him.
Okay. Pay attention.
You are here. I'm here.
Ms. Heo is here.
Mr. Yoon is here.
Good.
Our food's here.
- That's a huge portion. - Wow.
- Thank you. - That looks good.
- Thank you. - Thank you.
Enjoy.
- This looks so good. - It does.
All right.
What are you doing?
I know how to cut meat.
- That's enough. Stop it! - Just take it.
Hey, Newbie.
Go and eat over there. Don't butt in.
Don't yell at her when she's just enjoying her meal.
Eat up.
Unbelievable.
- Isn't it good? - Isn't it good?
It's so good. This place knows what they're doing.
Seriously.
It's good.
Gosh, who's calling during lunch? It's just bad manners.
Hello, sir. No, it's fine.
What kind of lawyer takes a lunch break?
Sure.
Yes, of course.
DAD
You know I'm being transferred to Daegu District Court, right?
I'll come back on weekends,
but check in on Mom when you can.
Love you always.
You're sighing as if the world's ending.
Ms. Heo.
That woman you met the other day at that café is your daughter, right?
Yeah.
I guess even moms have a hard time getting over
their daughters hurting them, right?
Right. Mothers are people too.
But a mother-daughter relationship
is rather complicated.
There's hate and love at the same time.
You can't stand each other, yet you miss each other.
Do you think other moms and daughters are like that too?
I think it's safe to assume most are like that.
Perfect moms and daughters are hard to come by.
- Why do you think that is? - I'm not sure.
Maybe it's due to inexperience.
Both moms and daughters learn as they go.
Why do you ask? Did you do something to upset your mom?
I think I hurt her a bit.
Whatever it was, she probably is hurt. You are her daughter, after all.
But you know, that wound is surprisingly easy to heal.
Because you're her daughter.
- Really? - Yeah.
My daughter once hurt me quite a bit too.
But when she called me "Mom" the other day…
Mom.
It was game over for me. Everything melted away.
- Really? - You'll know when you become a mom.
I hear that all the time.
All love is amazing and noble,
but there's something a little more special about a mom's love.
You can't fully understand it just from secondhand experience.
That's why the worst thing a mom can say to her daughter is,
"I hope your daughter is just like you."
I would not like that at all.
I know it's a cliché, but treat her well while you still can.
Always be grateful that your mom is still around.
Treat her with care.
Do you have a good relationship with your mom?
She passed away.
Seeing your mom lying in the mortuary
is a really jarring sight.
You wonder, "Was my mom always this small?"
You can't say goodbye without feeling remorse.
But still,
you should avoid scarring your heart if you can.
So I'm telling you to treat her well for your sake.
Take one brick at a time,
and build a protective wall of love
so it hurts less later on.
I will, Ms. Heo.
Eat up.
Wait. My tumbler.
Go ahead. I'll go get my tumbler.
- Okay. - See you.
Go on. Hurry now.
You're ridiculous.
How oblivious can she be?
What are you trying to do here?
You might as well grab a megaphone and tell the world.
Can I?
- I am-- - Stop it!
Jeez.
You're unbelievable.
- Ta-da. - What is that?
I thought my woman might be tired.
I'm being a supportive partner.
I don't eat candy anymore. I quit sugar.
This is sugar-free.
But my heart is full of sweetness for you.
Give me one.
Say, "Ah."
It's so good.
- Isn't it? - Yeah.
I eat these all the time.
Give me another one.
- Two? - Yeah.
I should have at least two at a time.
Do you have a dog too?
What's your deal, you bastard?
I haven't done anything.
Ms. Kang, you step out first.
Okay.
That hurts.
Add his face to the recognition system and blacklist him.
Make sure he's never allowed in here again.
Yes, sir. Let's go.
What a psycho perv.
Thank goodness for Mr. Yoon.
What are you talking about? I know taekwondo.
Stop messing around.
The smartest move in that situation is removing yourself.
Yeah.
Anyhow, has your mom texted you back?
No.
You better not tell my mom about this.
I won't.
You flipped the last time I talked to her about you.
- I haven't called her in days. - She hasn't reached out to you?
No, I haven't heard from her.
Poor Ms. Choi. She must be so upset.
She's ignoring my texts and not even calling Ji-eun.
If she's not texting you back, just call her.
I did. She didn't pick up.
That must be Ms. Choi.
Hello?
Ms. Kang. Where are you right now?
I'm home.
Did something happen?
Well…
I got hit by a car, and I'm in the hospital right now.
What?
Are you hurt badly?
No, I'm okay.
To tell you the truth, I was working a part-time delivery job.
Why?
For your mom's debt?
No, I made sure to set clear boundaries with her about that.
I was going to get a gym membership, but I figured this was a quicker way
to get some exercise and save up for our new place.
I only do it sometimes when I don't have to work late.
I see.
I'm going to be discharged on Sunday.
Then what about the twins?
They're at my aunt's. It's her day to watch them.
But tomorrow is the issue.
I promised them we'd go out since it's the weekend.
Do you want me to babysit?
Really? It's the weekend. Don't you have plans?
No, I don't.
You mean it?
We just became friends, and I'm already an inconvenience.
Come on, don't say that.
Don't worry. I'll take good care of them.
Thank you so much.
Don't worry, and get better soon.
- Who was that? - Ho-yeon.
- Is she hurt? - Yeah.
She was in a car accident, but it's not serious.
I'm such a genius.
Hash, we need to pack this as well.
KANG HYO-MIN
Hello?
Hello, Mr. Yoon! Did something happen?
No, nothing has happened.
Sorry.
I called you by accident.
It's fine.
I…
Yes?
I was wondering if you had plans tomorrow.
I've got a few things going on.
I see.
Right. Of course.
Is everything okay?
KANG HYO-JU
It's okay.
Mommy will protect you.
Ma'am, what brings you by at this hour?
We have other healthy kittens with good pedigrees.
And she might be a bit challenging for someone without experience--
No, I'll take her.
I'll learn as I go.
All right.
Then I'll give you what you need for the night.
Litter boxes are crucial for cats.
- I'll be back to explain further. - Okay.
All right.
Let's have some fun today.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hello.
Hey there. How have you been?
- Good. - Let's go.
Come on, let's go.
- You can do it - You can do it
- Just tell us that - Just tell us that
- Then we can do anything - Then we can do anything
- Whatever it may be - Whatever it may be
Be careful.
Seo-yeon, Mi-yeon, wait for us.
This place is so nice.
Have you been here before?
Yes, I come here often with Hash.
I see.
The twins seem to like it too.
This lodge is pet and kid-friendly. I'm sure they'll like it.
I'm sorry for crashing in on your quality time with Hash.
I didn't mean to.
No, it's fine. This is actually better.
It's nice. Hash seems to be enjoying the company.
I managed to reserve another room. You can stay there with the twins.
Thank you, Mr. Yoon.
Hash, no!
Hey!
All right, Hash.
What are you up to?
Just relaxing. Where are the twins?
They totally passed out.
They must be tired.
Hash looks tired too.
Of course.
Babysitting is exhausting.
We had it easy, thanks to him.
Yes, we did.
Hash is just an angel.
He's so smart. He matches the kids' energy and plays with them.
I heard
that Hash might be moving overseas.
I overheard your conversation last time.
You did?
I want to help too.
It's a personal matter.
And it's nothing complicated.
It may not be complicated, but it's important.
What good is being a lawyer
if we can't help each other with legal matters?
The real reward comes from helping and supporting one another.
Seeing you with Hash today
made me want to help even more.
You know how capable I am. I'm sure I could be helpful.
I am your greatest masterpiece, after all.
All right. I accept.
Thank you for choosing to retain me.
I will give it my all.
But…
I'm also worried about stopping them.
My ex-wife is a painter who mostly works from home.
If something comes up, her husband can step in.
On the other hand, I'm alone.
That's why you need Hash more.
That is how I feel.
But stopping them could end up making Hash more lonely.
That's true love.
What was Hash like as a puppy?
He must've been cute. Do you have pictures?
He must have been about this big?
He was really small.
So cute and adorable.
Hold on.
- Hello. - Yes, hello.
- Registered mail. - I see.
- Please sign here. - Sure.
Here you go. Thank you.
INJUNCTION PROHIBITING TRANSFER OF POSSESSION
An injunction to stop the transfer of possession.
As if we didn't already know you were a lawyer.
Look at you go all out, Yoon Seok-hoon.
Who is it?
Just some registered mail from work.
Thank goodness I decided to work from home today.
So this is how you want to play it? Fine.
- How about Chinese? - What do you want to eat?
- I was going to have a sandwich. - A sandwich?
- How about spicy sausage stew? - Stew?
With some ramyeon noodles.
RECORDINGS, EMAIL, HYNIC CORE MEETING MINUTES
COPYING
Why are you so jumpy?
You scared me.
Aren't you eating lunch?
You can go ahead. I just need to finish this.
Do it after you eat. Don't skip meals to put food on the table.
I just can't help but feel sorry for you, Yun-geun.
It's like you're being tortured with false hope.
Do you think that if you work hard enough,
they'll let you be a lawyer here?
Ms. Kwon.
Get dressed.
Pardon?
Who was it?
Who put you up to this?
What do you mean?
Open the door.
I knew you were married, Ms. Kwon.
And I know adultery is morally reprehensible,
- but I just fell for your charms-- - Just stop.
I have no desire
to ruin your bright future over this mess.
If you cooperate,
I'll spare you.
Could you give us a moment alone?
You know me, right?
Yes.
I worked with you on the Wiz Securities mis-selling case.
I remember you being quite capable back then.
Yes.
Thanks to your praise,
I started getting meaningful work assignments.
You were the only one who ever gave me…
fair recognition.
Were you blackmailed? Or were you promised a position?
In this situation,
I am the only one who can help you.
It was both.
To pay for law school,
I once worked at an adult entertainment establishment.
I was blackmailed with that.
- By Ha Du-sik? - Yes.
He promised that I'd be promoted from a paralegal to an attorney.
I checked your work log
and saw that you were involved both at the time of Bluestone's investment
and Hynic Core's sale to Optalyn.
What was your assignment in those cases?
Just the menial tasks I always do.
I organized the meeting notes, made copies,
and shredded confidential documents, among other things.
We cannot promise
a promotion to attorney.
However, we can promise to create a system where you will be
properly evaluated based solely on the abilities you demonstrate at Yullim
and not your law school background or bar exam scores that have hindered you
up until now.
Mr. Ha Du-sik is backed
by Mr. Ko Seung-cheol.
- We're aware. - He won't just stand by and watch.
They'll make sure I never set foot in the legal field.
And you think Ms. Kwon isn't capable of the same?
Either way, you must choose.
And no matter which way you choose, you must prepare yourself
to be shunned in the legal profession if things go wrong.
However, we are a step above them in one area.
What's that?
We keep our promises.
If you help us, you will be safe.
And I promise that you'll be evaluated fairly.
What…
do I have to do?
I heard you keep recordings of everything.
Do you still have the files concerning Bluestone and Optalyn?
Yes.
I have all of them.
I also still have the confidential documents.
Why?
I swear I only kept those to study--
Do you know what we're looking for?
Yes.
Come in.
Mr. Ban Gi-seung is here.
Sir!
You may leave.
What's going on? I told you to stay away from the office.
I apologize, but it's an emergency.
Please take a look.
What is this?
Optalyn has filed
a lawsuit against Bluestone Fund.
A lawsuit? Why?
For breaching the seller's representations and warranties.
What are you talking about?
Optalyn purchased Hynic Core for their NPU-based technology.
To maintain and develop it,
they need the core data and operational logic.
But the software code is encrypted,
and the core logic remains undocumented.
It's practically impossible to implement.
What?
In other words,
Optalyn basically bought only the shell of the company.
Hold on. Were we not aware of this until now?
Semiconductor technology is not really our forte.
We handed over all the materials related to Hynic Core's technology.
What exactly is the breach of contract?
Clauses five and thirteen.
SELLER'S REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES
Optalyn is seeking a contract termination,
the return of the purchase price, and even compensation for damages.
How much?
The estimate is over 200 billion won.
Sir.
How should we respond?
Why are you asking me?
Bluestone is a fund managed by an asset management company.
The asset management company should figure this out.
Wait.
Sir, how could you say that now?
You should leave. There are a lot of prying eyes around.
I'll be in touch.
Sir.
Yes, sir.
Understood.
DAD
Hey, Dad.
I can't reach Mom.
Is she with you, by any chance?
No, I was actually just about to call you to check if she's home
because I can't reach her either.
Really?
I thought she was ignoring my calls because she was upset with me.
I'll see if she's home.
She's definitely home.
Mom.
Is she sleeping?
Mom.
Mom?
Mom.
What's wrong? What happened?
Hyo-min.
I was so freaked out.
I've never seen her cry like that.
Wait. What's wrong with the kitty?
It's a side effect of the vaccines.
Then you should take her to the vet.
You think she didn't already?
I guess the ER gave the kitten some antibiotics, and they're helping.
But she just refuses to leave her side, and she's crying with the saddest eyes.
Okay, I'll be right there.
Okay. Hurry.
Mom, Ji-eun is on her way here.
Why? It's late.
Her family has six cats.
She's a total pro with cats.
Really?
Did you eat?
I'm fine. I don't feel like eating.
I assume you haven't been sleeping.
You look terrible.
I'll cook something.
No.
I need to feed her in a bit.
The vaccines made her lose her appetite, so she's not eating.
I've been force-feeding her every two hours.
I need to give her medicine too.
I'll do it.
After I make you something to eat.
Mom, come out and eat.
Mom.
Gosh.
You should sleep on the bed.
- Where's your mom? - She fell asleep while I was cooking.
She must have stayed up for days looking after that little kitty.
And the kitty?
In her hideout on the bed.
She needs to eat and take her meds.
- I'll do it after I wash my hands. - Okay.
Thanks.
TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER BRIEF
TO KO SEUNG-CHEOL
MEETING NOTES
EQUITY ACQUISITION METHOD
It appears we have the basic framework now.
They probably have no idea that we have a recording of this.
But this won't be enough.
Mr. Ko really is a prudent man.
I don't think Ha Du-sik's words
will be enough to serve as conclusive evidence.
Evidence that proves Mr. Ko is the mastermind behind all of it
must be in Bluestone's hands.
I assume so.
But why would they ever give that up? They're on the same team.
Those rotten bastards.
Actually,
Optalyn has filed a suit against Bluestone.
Why?
Optalyn purchased Hynic Core
for their NPU-based technology.
But after the purchase, they realized the software code was encrypted,
and the core operational logic was not even documented.
So they can't actually use the technology right now.
What does that mean?
Were there any technical documents that Hynic Core kept from them?
No, there weren't.
Bluestone would never do that. They took every last bit.
But while we were developing the technology,
we didn't record every little thing.
Then how would the technology be implemented?
Well, you just do it.
It's all in here.
That's also why I was suspected of embezzlement.
I kept all the financial records in here too.
"FPGA development board purchased at 8.8 million won
on March 21, 2023. VAT included."
"HBM3 memory module purchased at 13.2 million won
on April 12. VAT included."
- We can get your company back. - What?
- Really? - Yes.
We need to meet with the asset management company first.
This could create a rift between them.
Cherry.
Baby?
Ji-eun is taking care of her.
Really?
Get some more rest. I told you, Ji-eun is a pro.
She fed her and gave her the medicine.
You should get some proper sleep.
Come on.
I think she's feeling a bit better. She's playing with Ji-eun right now.
Don't worry. Get some sleep.
Why did you suddenly decide to get a cat?
Your dad
suggested it so I wouldn't get lonely.
Jeez.
You refused to let me have one.
I didn't want to because I'm still not confident I can raise one.
But at the breeder's,
I saw Cherry.
She reminded me of Hyo-ju.
Hyo-ju?
Cherry can't hear.
She can't even meow.
Really?
I brought her here when she was doing just fine.
I knew I couldn't do it.
I don't deserve to be a mother either.
I can't take care of anyone.
Don't say that.
Vaccines sometimes cause side effects.
You can't just blame yourself for that.
Hyo-ju used to get hurt often when she was little.
Maybe it was because she couldn't hear. She just kept getting hurt.
But she didn't even cry much.
Her vocal cords were fine. She could make sounds.
At some point, it became an obsession.
I would get anxious if Hyo-ju wasn't in front of me.
That's why
I would watch her
and follow her around all day.
Now I know I was being overprotective.
Maybe that's why
she was a little slow in her development.
Was she?
And then, that incident happened.
What incident?
Did something happen to Hyo-ju?
No.
Not to Hyo-ju. To you.
Because I was busy hovering over Hyo-ju,
I practically neglected you.
After all, I can't be in two places at once.
Do you remember?
That time
you fell down the stairs.
Vaguely.
I think I broke my right arm
and my left leg.
It was a complete mess.
Hyo-ju's development was delayed because I would fuss too much,
and you got hurt
because I neglected you.
I really am…
terrible at everything.
Don't say that.
So,
is that why
you had Auntie adopt Hyo-ju?
It didn't happen right away.
I…
hurt your aunt in many ways.
How?
She introduced me to your uncle before they got married,
and I found out he was born deaf.
I don't know why that made me so angry back then.
I said a lot of hurtful things to your aunt.
She was eager to have a baby,
but I told her not to.
I asked her what the point would be of having a deaf child.
That's terrible.
I know, right?
Maybe…
my words made it happen.
It turned out your aunt was actually infertile.
Seeing Hyo-ju…
made me wonder if my daughter was being punished
for all the terrible things I said to my sister.
I suddenly felt I needed to apologize to her,
so I called her, and she came running.
Without ever being a mother herself,
she instantly knew what Hyo-ju needed and wanted.
She made Hyo-ju, who was always expressionless,
smile.
She even laughed out loud.
It made me wonder
if I had ever heard Hyo-ju's voice at all.
Hyo-ju was one thing,
but I also felt so sorry for neglecting you all the time.
You were also just a baby wanting to feel your mom's touch.
Back then, I hadn't even realized you were gifted.
I had never even read you a book.
Without ever having a single book read to you,
you learned to read the Korean alphabet by yourself.
I was an amazing daughter.
You still are.
Yeah.
Aren't you hungry?
A little.
Should we have some ramyeon?
Don't be absurd.
Should we?
How about four servings?
Let's keep things amicable.
My client is hoping to avoid litigation.
Nobody actively seeks litigation.
It is simply done as a last resort.
We should consider Hash's well-being.
"Hash's well-being"?
We're doing this for the sake of his well-being.
Our client is like a father to Hash.
How could Hash ever find happiness in some faraway, foreign land
without his father around?
- Hold on. - His father--
Let's set aside emotions and address it purely on legal grounds.
Legally, Hash is recognized
as property jointly owned by our client and the respondent.
Custody rights during weekdays and weekends are also clearly stipulated.
The respondent's attempt to take him overseas
is a clear breach of contract
and constitutes a serious infringement of our client's weekend custody rights.
If no agreement is reached,
we will petition the court
for a preliminary injunction to impose a travel ban on Hash.
Yoon Seok-hoon, can I see you outside?
- You can't. - No!
Seol Yeon-a is the respondent on this injunction application.
She is also the other party in the divorce settlement agreement.
But you…
Mr. Jung Won-jun.
- Mr. Jang Won-jun. - Jung Won-jun.
Right, Mr. Jung Won-jun.
You're a third party with no connection whatsoever to this case.
What right does a third party have here
to request to speak to our client?
If there is something that you must say,
we'd appreciate it if you did so through the counsel present.
Mr. Yoon.
- Are you going to pick up Hash? - Yes.
Here. I bought some stuff for him.
As a thank you for your help babysitting last week.
You didn't need to.
My mom actually adopted a kitten,
so I just picked these up while I was at the pet shop.
I see. Your mom has a cat now.
Yes.
- That's a lot. - Some treats and a collar.
It looked like he didn't have one.
Hash doesn't like collars.
This isn't just any collar.
It has a GPS feature, so you can track his location.
It has other smart functions too.
It's small, so it shouldn't bother him too much.
Is that so?
That's nice.
If you don't mind, could I give it to him in person?
I miss him.
I'll leave right afterward.
Sure. Feel free.
I can pair his collar with the app on your phone.
Can I see your phone?
I can do it.
I was given thorough instructions, so just let me.
Give me your phone.
All right, then.
Hello.
- Hello. - Hi there.
I'm Yoon Seok-hoon's cousin. I'm here to pick up Hash.
You're a bit early.
Yes.
We need to confirm it with the guardian on file first.
I'll call him right now.
Wait.
He did say he had a trial today.
No, it's fine.
Just a moment.
What do you mean someone else took him?
Well,
he said he was your cousin.
It can't be.
Mr. Yoon, guess where we are.
DON'T CALL THE POLICE
"Dad, please be his attorney."
"Why are you playing so hard to get?"
If you are willing to defend this client,
you're welcome to come here.
The address is
a secret!
A history of animal abuse could be a sign of psychopathic tendencies.
PERSONAL DETAILS
There's a chance he may have harmed people,
so see if there are any unsolved cases surrounding Jung Wu-sol.
SERIES OF PET DISAPPEARANCE CASES IN HUIWON-DONG, SAPYEONG-GU
Mr. Yoon.
Mr. Yoon, pull yourself together.
We need to go find Hash.
Sir, can you go a little faster?
Mr. Yoon, you cannot get emotional.
Our goal right now
is to bring Hash back safely. Do you understand?
Mr. Yoon, here.
- This looks like the place, right? - Yes.
Hash.
Turn around.
Hash.
Damn it.
Hey!
Good job finding this place.
I thought I could trust you to come alone,
so I came to welcome you.
But I see you brought your junior colleague.
Yes. My name is Kang Hyo-min.
I came here today
because I felt bad for making you feel uncomfortable
during our consultation last time.
Seeing you like this,
I think I can understand where you're coming from.
How so?
We'll represent you.
We'll make sure you don't go to jail.
Is that possible?
Didn't you come to us because of Mr. Yoon's reputation?
I did. He's really famous.
But people can have differing opinions, so I prepared a little something.
It wasn't easy.
But luckily, I have innocent eyes.
People and animals alike warm up to me easily.
Am I the only one who thinks that?
Don't they look innocent?
They do.
Mr. Jung.
Pay attention now.
I can say with certainty that Yoon Seok-hoon
is the only person in Korea who can help you avoid jail time.
So, if you return Hash to us safely,
we'll represent you. Right, Mr. Yoon?
Thank you for offering to represent me.
But I have trouble trusting people.
So I'll hold onto Hash until the case is settled.
Advocacy isn't just a technical skill. It's a comprehensive art form.
If a lawyer is able to genuinely convey their argument to a judge,
it may lead to a better outcome.
If they defend you with passion, they'll find a way.
But with just a technical approach, the outcome could be worse.
If you continue to hold Hash hostage like that,
genuine advocacy will not be possible.
If you return Hash to us safely,
we will sincerely do our best to defend you
out of gratitude.
Right?
I'm touched.
Yeah, let's do that. I'll be relying on you.
All right.
You'll really defend me, right?
Yes.
You know what'll happen if you try anything funny, right?
And what will happen to Hash.
So far,
I've played with 14 dogs and 13 cats.
We can't let it become 15 dogs now.
I'll give it my all.
That's more like it.
Let's go.
But you're not upset with me, are you?
We're on the same team now.
We can't have any lingering resentment.
I'm counting on you.
I look forward to working with you as well, Ms. Kang.
Bye, Hash.
Let's play again next time. Bye!
Hash.
I'm sorry.
I'm so sorry, Hash.
Hash.
Thankfully, he didn't suffer any serious injuries,
but there's a hairline fracture across the rib,
and his gastrointestinal function is impaired due to extreme stress.
The fracture isn't that severe,
so it should heal with rest and treatment,
but right now, the priority should be psychological comfort.
- My poor baby. - What the hell is wrong with you?
Lower your voice.
Did you not hear her say he needs peace?
I'll take Hash tonight.
Okay?
Okay.
Yoon Seok-hoon, we need to talk.
I know it's not my place, but you should do this later.
Mr. Yoon had a very difficult day today.
Mr. Yoon!
LOCATION, DISTANCE
- Sir, can you take the next right? - Sure.
I'm counting on you.
Here, kitties. I'm here.
Come on out. Let's eat.
So this is the security cam blind spot.
That's right. This is the spot.
You bastard.
- What's going on there? - Maybe he's the victim's family.
The victim is an elderly person with no known relatives.
Maybe the owner of a victimized pet?
Probably not.
He did all that to abandoned dogs and stray cats.
He knew that without family or owners,
he'd likely get off with a slap on the wrist.
That's why it's even more infuriating.
What a piece of shit.
He deserves to be beaten to a pulp.
Oh, gosh.
Shouldn't we try to stop him?
Hold on. Let me finish this pastry.
You little shit.
Dad!
Dad hit Hash.
It hurts so much, Dad!
You messed with the wrong man.
You eat all this.
Anyone can see the dogs are suffering.
Damn psycho.
Let's see how you like it.
Hey!
Jung Wu-sol, you have the right to remain silent.
You have the right to request a habeas corpus review
and to defend yourself.
- Screw you. - Stop moving!
Let me go!
Hey, Mister.
There are security cameras that way.
Go that way.
That man.
Why are you arresting him?
He beat up an elderly person with no family, almost to death.
They're at death's door.
How's Hash doing?
He just fell asleep.
I told you to come inside.
I'm fine.
I'll pick him up tomorrow.
Okay.
What happened to you?
Bye.
Won-jun told me.
You filed a preliminary injunction?
Must you take it that far?
Then, am I supposed to just let you take Hash overseas?
I was going to take my time and discuss it with you.
There's still a lot of time left.
Won-jun just got ahead of himself out of pettiness.
Even if it's not now, it will happen.
Then what am I supposed to do?
Just abandon him in Korea?
"Abandon him"?
Leaving him with me is abandoning him?
No.
That's not what I meant.
How do I know you won't abandon Hash all the way over there?
What does that mean?
Why not?
You did that to your own child.
How can I entrust Hash to someone so heartless?
You're bringing that up now?
Took you long enough.
Sure, I'm heartless.
I said I didn't want a baby.
I wanted it gone the moment I got pregnant.
You're unbelievable.
You say that like it's nothing.
This isn't easy for me either.
I thought about it, but when it came down to it,
I hesitated.
I did hesitate.
If you hadn't, you wouldn't be human.
I wasn't sure, but the ultrasound signs weren't good.
There was a possibility of a neural tube defect.
Putting us aside,
what about the baby being born with that?
Would they be happy?
You should've told me.
You should've told me, Yeon-a.
If I had, you would've told me to have it.
Disability or not, whatever decision we made,
you would have been miserable as a result.
You still should've told me.
You should've made me understand you.
Did you ever give me a chance?
Then you should've done what you're doing now.
Called me heartless,
gotten angry, and asked me why I did what I did.
Then, I could've at least tried to explain myself.
You were busy avoiding the issue.
When a parenting show came on TV, you would change the channel on purpose.
You avoided places with kids.
And intimacy.
That was…
for your sake. I was thinking of you.
I was giving you time to heal.
No.
No, that was so…
suffocating. I felt so trapped.
Regardless of your intention,
our relationship was neglected.
And we ended up in a rut.
No, not for me.
And to think we're just now having this conversation.
You should've just never told me.
You…
You are so…
YOON SEOK-HOON
Isn't calling back after a missed call the polite thing to do?
He just ran off.
I'm so worried about him.
Maybe he's sleeping?
Hello? Mr. Yoon?
You weren't sleeping?
What?
Mr. Yoon.
What happened?
That looks really painful.
Is there a pharmacy nearby?
Gosh, how did he even get this?
Goodness.
BEYOND THE BAR
I don't want to live in a loveless family.
- This is a breach of contract. - What kind of breach of contract?
We agreed to raise our child together without a marital relationship.
It denies the essence of marriage.
It's void.
- Let's talk for a minute. - About what?
What? Now?
- What do you think you're doing? - This is unacceptable.
You're proposing my dismissal?
You need my vote.
Mr. Yoon was there?
Why don't you like me?
- Seok-hoon… - Seok-hoon?
Just be my date tonight.
Subtitle translation by Justin S. Kim