01x16 - Choice

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Chairwoman Woo Jin-seok.

You told me…

that it was up to me to decide
what would be more beneficial

and more helpful to this world.

You know what it's like

to be falsely branded as a liar
and to suffer because of it.

And now…

you say you want to reveal the truth,

but you're turning a blind eye
to another truth.

Are you really okay with that?

Hye-joo,

I…

never received a sincere apology.

He said he'd atone for what he'd done
by making the world better

and told me to remain silent.

That's hardly an apology.

I'm not…

at fault for this, am I?

It's…

the one at fault
who should receive punishment.

I have…

made my choice.

I am

terribly afraid right now.

However,

I no longer wish to suffer
from someone else's choices…

I'll be opening the door now.

…or to run away from them.

I am…

I AM KIM HYE-JOO,
ASSEMBLYMAN NAM JOONG-DO'S WIFE…

I am Kim Hye-joo.

And I'd like to be

honest with myself

and with the world.

My son…

did not sexually as*ault anyone.

I lied despite knowing the truth.

However,

above all,

The reason I decided to do this

was no other than my child.

Don't do it, Mom.

I'm begging you. Please don't expose him!

Do you want me to live
as a sex offender's daughter?

No, right?

You can't expose him!

Dad can stay in politics

and do a lot of good for the world.

This is nothing more than a little stain.

A stain that's so small
that no one can even see.

It's not like he k*lled anyone.

That was the moment

I made up my mind.

What I'm saying is,

everything will be fine as long as you
and Aunt Yeo-jin stay quiet!

I'll be nicer to Aunt Yeo-jin too.

So please don't expose him!

Please don't do this!

-You can't do this.
-That for her sake,

-Don't do it, Mom.
-I'd have to commit to my decision.

No!

Let go of me!

I'll resent you for life if you do it!

-My decision
-Let go of me!

-may torment her right now.
-Don't do it!

You can't do it, Mom!

But I hope

that she will

learn not to run away
in the face of a decision

and to be honest with herself.

-That is…
-Don't do it, Mom.

why I chose to do this.

And my husband…

sexually assaulted a woman five years ago.

CHOICE

It just ended, sir.

WIFE CLAIMS NAM JOONG-DO
"r*ped A WOMAN 5 YEARS AGO"

I have no excuses.

I realize that I have
disappointed the people.

I will have the property sold immediately

and give back any profit to society.

Throw this out.

Sir.

What? Nam Joong-do r*ped someone?

When did that get out?

His wife just held a press conference.

Why didn't you know about this?

If I had known, I wouldn't have held
this press conference.

Damn it.

NAM'S WIFE EXPOSES HIS SEX CRIME

Look at that.

When I heard he was
married to Kim Jae-eun,

I knew he'd be like that.

How could someone like him
become an assemblyman?

He should resign.

WIFE EXPOSES ASSEMBLYMAN'S SEX CRIME

Assemblyman Nam Joong-do's office
has stated that he is out of reach.

How will Assemblyman Nam respond

to the allegations of his sexual as*ault
that were made today?

All eyes are on him.

Meanwhile, Ms. Kim Hye-joo only read

the victim's statement on her behalf

without sharing any evidence of the crime

or revealing the identity of the victim.

Hence, if Assemblyman Nam
denies these allegations,

it'll take a long time to uncover…

Yoon-seo.

Should I heat up your lunch?

You haven't eaten anything--

Did my dad

really do that?

Did he really?

Then you should have gone to the police.

Why make my mom
hold that press conference?

Nam Yoon-seo.

Don't talk to Aunt Yeo-jin like that.

I've already explained everything to you.

-And Dad--
-Yes, exactly!

Since he owned up to it,

you could have talked in private
and patched this up.

Did you really have to advertise it
to the entire nation?

Because you and Dad lied
that Ji-hoon was a sex offender,

the kids at my school gave me a hard time.

And now my dad is one!

I can't go to school anymore.

I'm dropping out!

Hey, you can't run away.

Don't be so shameless.

Did you go to tell your dad on us?

Your dad's screwed for good.

Totally agreed.

I'll report you to be disciplined.

Her mom exposed him
in front of the whole country.

Have you eaten anything?

How are you feeling?

I'm fine.

Should we order in something good?

I'm sorry, Hye-joo.

I put all the burden on you.

I'm sorry.

Don't say that.

There's no reason for you to be sorry.

I know.

You did

your best to be courageous.

It took me 20 years to decide
not to run away anymore.

Sir.

Sir.

You can't turn yourself in.

We'll just make it so that

Ms. Hyeon is making false accusations.

She put her restaurant up for sale.

We'll say she was in financial need
and demanded money from you,

then held a grudge when you declined.

As for Ms. Kim,

we'll say she was mentally unstable

due to Ji-hoon's incident and her past

and blindly believed Ms. Hyeon.

-Jang Woo-jae.
-Your marriage is already over.

So deny it at all costs.

There's no evidence,

so even if they take you to court,
it will take a while,

and people will have forgotten by then.

So don't turn yourself in.

Why won't you say anything?

Answer me, sir.

Do you understand me, sir?

You can't turn yourself in.

Okay?

Answer me.

Please just answer me!

You can't turn yourself in.

Not after what I've done for you.

DAEHAN PARTY
ASSEMBLYMAN NAM JOONG-DO SUPPORTERS

Promise me that you'll
never turn yourself in.

Are you just going to give up?

Are you going to throw it all away?

If you admit to the allegations,

all your achievements and plans…

They'll all go down the drain.
Is that what you want?

So just deny the allegations,

get Namgoong Sol's Law passed,

continue to do good for our society,

and create a better world.

That's how you can atone
for what you've done.

The person you are
trying to reach is currently…

MS. KIM

-This morning, Ms. Kim Hye-joo…
-Listen.

-Who are we?
-…exposed her husband's sex crime

–and it's been causing a great stir.
-Assemblyman Nam Joong-do…

-His whereabouts are currently unknown…
-Many people are out here…

I know her well
because I've worked for her.

There's no way she was r*ped.

Why would he do that
when he has a young and pretty wife?

It doesn't make any sense.

And if what she said was true,

how could they have been
living under the same roof?

So why do you think she started this?

She had feelings for Assemblyman Nam.

Right. A long time ago,

he gave her legal assistance
after her husband k*lled her daughter.

That's when she got feelings for him.
But when he turned her down,

she lied that he had r*ped her.

When I found out about her feelings,
she fired me right there and then.

She's lying!

She got fired for stealing money.
That's why she's bad-mouthing her.

-I didn't steal anything!
-I saw you!

Everything she says is a lie--

I'm sorry, but who are you?

Do you know the victim?

Or are you Ms. Kim's acquaintance?

How do you know them?

I'm just…

a kid they know.

-How do you know them?
-How do you know them?

What's your relationship with Ms. Kim?

-Tell us!
-Who are you?

-What's the relationship?
-Do you know the victim?

-Tell us!
-Say something!

-Tell us who you are!
-What's your relationship?

Assemblyman Nam's wife, Kim Hye-joo,

had accused a classmate of molesting her

-back in high school,
-Serves you right.

-She's being punished
-The suspect k*lled himself,

-for k*lling Seung-h*.
-which caused controversy.

Currently, Assemblyman Nam's office
has not made an official statement.

-This exposure--
-Hey.

That's enough.

I know how you feel,
but this has nothing to do with Seung-h*.

What are you saying?

Her family didn't just screw me
with Seung-h*'s incident.

I've been losing sleep
over that land deal.

But Nam Joong-do is going down on his own.
How great is that?

With that land, I can make
at least 30 billion won.

What do you know?

Goodness.

I should give Soon-hong a call.

Seung-hee. Ms. Lee.

Hey, Ki-young.

You couldn't have cared less
if I got discharged from the hospital.

Are you here to get your share?

You did absolutely nothing
to resolve that land issue,

so don't even dream about it.

Uncle Soon-hong announced

that he'd sell the land
and donate the profits.

What?

He's going to do what?

Nam Joong-do got his hands
on some evidence

of you and Uncle's land speculation.

That's why Uncle Soon-hong
turned his back on you.

There's no way.

Soon-hong?

The phone is turned off. You will be--

No!

Hey, listen.

Call Nam Joong-do right now

and tell him to bring the evidence. Now!

He's not insane.

Why would he give it back?

Make a deal with him.

Tell him I'll forget about Kim Jae-eun

as long as he lets me keep my land.

You can't make a deal with that.

You lied about Jae-eun to begin with.

Who cares about that?

Everyone believed me!

Go ask what I can do for him.

If he tells me to sign a paper that says

Kim Jae-eun didn't lie, I will.

-So please--
-Mom.

What are you talking about?

Was Jae-eun really molested by Seung-h*?

And you knew that?

Say something!

Yes.

I lied.

No matter what happens,

my child comes before anyone else.

You ruined a person's life

just to cover up your child's fault.

Would you prefer it

if I went around telling everyone

what my own son did?

I would rather die.

I could never…

-Mom!
-Ms. Lee.

After I found out

she had lied about Jae-eun,

I hoped the truth would come out

whether it was about the land or Seung-h*.

That's why

I took this risk.

All this time,

I thought

Jae-eun was the one lying.

It's a friend's vacation home.

You can stay with me and clear your mind.

I'll grab a few things we'll need.

CHATS

ASSEMBLYMAN KIM TAE-YUN:
WHAT IN THE WORLD IS GOING ON?

ASSEMBLYMAN HWANG SE-JUN:
DID YOU SEE YOUR WIFE'S PRESS CONFERENCE?

HYE-JOO SENT A VOICE MESSAGE

I'LL BE HOLDING A PRESS CONFERENCE SOON

Hey, I just finished the press conference.

I don't think…

you should have decided
how you should atone.

Long ago,

I had to suffer

because of an irresponsible choice
made by someone else.

And I was denied the opportunity
to clear my name or to have a future.

Same goes for Yeo-jin.

You said

you'd make amends
by making the world a better place.

But in your plan to make things right,

you left Yeo-jin out.

I don't think anyone should suffer

the consequences of
someone else's decision.

I really hope

that we see eye to eye on this.

-I'll put these back.
-Sure.

CHIEF ADVISOR JANG WOO-JAE

Hello?

Has Assemblyman Nam called you?

No.

He drove off with my car,

and his phone is off.

I've never seen him so out of it.

Do you have any idea where he might be?

No, not at all.

The phone is turned off.
Please leave a message--

Honey.

Should we visit Sokcho after the election?

The election will be over soon.
Just a bit longer.

Let's go on a trip in spring.

Honey!

Joong-do!

The phone is turned off.
You will be redirected to voicemail.

A charge will be incurred.

No.

Honey!

No!

Honey!

Joong-do!

No, honey!

Joong-do!

Honey!

Joong-do!

Honey! No!

Honey!

Don't do it!

Honey.

Why?

Why would you die?

Why would you k*ll yourself?

If you die like this,

don't you know it'll hurt everyone
including me and Yeo-jin?

Do you want to be remembered
as a coward forever?

I was…

so ashamed of what I'd done.

I couldn't take it anymore.

Then just live with that shame.

Live in shame and be punished!

Don't run away like a coward!

Live and be punished!

Why would you die?

I was too arrogant.

I had sincerely repented
and apologized for what I had done,

so I thought I had been forgiven.

That's why I tried my best…

to make the world better
as a means of atonement.

But that was just me being arrogant.

I shouldn't have been the one…

to forgive myself…

or decide how I can be forgiven.

I won't…

make any excuses.

I'm so sorry.

-He's coming.
-He's here.

-He's here.
-That's his car.

I'm sorry.

I sincerely apologize…

to the victim.

I betrayed

the trust of Sinyang residents

and all the other citizens.

I am deeply sorry.

You can't turn yourself in.

Not after what I've done for you.

When did you start using?

Show me your arm.

Let go of me.

I don't do drugs.

What's this then?

Weren't you just picking it up?

No,

My friend was making a drop
and I stole it.

To screw Dad over.

-What?
-I was going to get arrested with this

and end my dad's political career!

Look here.

Just wait and see.

I'll make sure he retires.

I'll end his career.

You little punk!

You're messing with drugs.

That's on a whole different level
from what you've been up to until now.

You got that?

Ji-hoon.

If your mother finds out, she'll faint.

Do you understand?

Think of your mother for once.

I'll take you to your apartment.
Throw the drug away and follow me.

I said, throw it away!

Come on.

Ji-hoon!

Nam Ji-hoon!

Man, where did this kid go?

Damn it.

Give me a break.

Damn it.

CONTACTS

What the hell?

That little…

Ji-hoon!

Just wait and see.

I'll make sure he retires.

I'll end his career.

DAEHAN PARTY
ASSEMBLYMAN NAM JOONG-DO SUPPORTERS

You're cheating on Mom with Aunt Yeo-jin!

I'm going to tell Mom.

That's not true!

Why won't you let your mom live in peace?

Plus, do you really think
she'd believe you?

Think about all the times
you got in trouble!

MEMORY CARD REMOVED
RESTARTING SYSTEM

Ji-hoon…

Did you personally apologize
to the victim?

-Do you admit the charges?
-Just a moment, Mr. Nam!

Do you admit it?

NAM JI-HOON

PASS NAMGOONG SOL'S LAW
TRUTH MUST BE REVEALED!

INVESTIGATIONS MUST CONTINUE
EVEN AFTER THE ASSAILANT DIES

THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY
OF THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Hello.

I am Woo Jin-seok,
Chairwoman of the Daehan Party.

As the Chairwoman of the party,
I would like to apologize

to the victim and the public

for the sex crime
committed by Assemblyman Nam Joong-do.

The Daehan Party

has decided to expel him

not only from the party
but also from the National Assembly.

I thought I should let you know first.

This is my personal business,

but it won't just affect my family.

Why don't you wait

and see what happens
with Namgoong Sol's Law?

I can't divorce him right now,

I can't expose him right now…

When can I?

Call this number.

They'll help you
with the press conference.

Once again, I apologize to the victim

and the public.

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-Ms. Kim Soo-bin?
-Yes.

One second.

Your father-in-law,
Nam Joong-do, screwed up.

But what victim?

I'm sure she had fun.

Hey, don't you dare insult her like that.

Why are you angry at me?

Right.

Because you had fun with Ji-hoon too?

But his mom said Ji-hoon didn't r*pe you.

How much did you get paid?

Guess what?

The baby.

It was yours, not Ji-hoon's.

What?

I got an ab*rtion
because I want nothing to do with you.

Listen.

I'm going to make you pay.

I'm not scared of you.

MINYEONG POLICE STATION

I had no idea when I let him
use my bank account.

If I have to be punished, so be it.

One more thing.

I also have information
about prostitution.

Prostitution?

Yes.

The solicitor was…

the chief advisor

for Assemblyman Kang Soon-hong.

How's Ms. Hyeon doing?

She's much better.

Thanks for your concern.

Right.

These are for you.

What's this?

Some pictures

of Ji-hoon.

Do you

happen to have any photos of Ji-hoon?

Photos of Ji-hoon?

I just don't have many photos of him.

I was wondering if you had any.

Is there something important
on that phone?

You could have gotten
a new one with a million won.

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Ji-hoon said…

he regretted getting into
trouble after finding out

about his dad.

At first, he was disgusted
by his dad and Ms. Hyeon…

-…and Mom seemed completely oblivious.
-Honey.

-I was frustrated…
-Have a good day.

-Okay.
-…and I began acting out.

Be safe.

I ended up on the news

and started getting in my dad's way.

I thought I should
actually ruin his career

for good.

But that was stupid of me.

You're sentenced to four months in prison.

DEFENDANT

For the first time, I regretted it.

I was disgusted at my dad,

but it was no reason to ruin my own life.

By the time I came to my senses,

I had strayed too far.

But I don't want to

break my mom's heart anymore.

I even finished the tofu.

He also said

that he finished the tofu
that you had gotten him.

He said he'd never go back to prison.

Ms. Kim.

About the drug he had on him…

I doubt it was for himself.

My ex-boyfriend must have

told him to make a drop.

He threatened me to do it too.

I'm sure

he had no choice

but to do as he was told.

He also said…

he didn't want to break your heart again.

I remember it clearly.

I just wanted…

to tell you that.

Thank you for telling me, Soo-bin.

This is a boarding call
for passengers flying to Osaka.

You should get going now.

It's not too late.

Why don't you just come with me?

I want us to leave together

and make a fresh start.

I'm sorry.

I want to take responsibility
for what I've done

before I leave.

Okay.

I'll wait.

Okay.

I'll be there.

Please wait for me.

Sue me and my mom.

Sue us for the things

we've done to you.

I'll take the punishment.

Seung-hee!

Seung-hee, don't go.

With Seung-h* gone,
what am I going to do without you?

I'm sorry for everything.

You should apologize

to Jae-eun first.

I didn't know any better,

but that's just an excuse.

I'm really sorry.

So sue me and my mom.

I'll receive the punishment.

I'm sorry for everything.

Hye-joo.

I WILL FIGHT FOR THE POWERLESS
LAWYER NAM JOONG-DO

5 MONTHS LATER

These are the divorce papers.

I'll take care of it through my lawyer.

Okay.

Your trial is tomorrow, right?

Yes.

Whatever they decide, I won't appeal.

Okay.

I'll be going then.

Hye-joo.

I am really,

really sorry.

Moving on.

The so-called Namgoong Sol's Law

that aroused nationwide interest last fall

is likely to be discarded
at the end of the term next month.

Daehan Sex Crime Victim Support Center,

an avid supporter of Namgoong Sol's Law,

held a protest in front of
Gwanghwamun this morning,

while a professor at a university in Seoul

was accused of repeatedly
molesting a grad student

and committed suicide

while he was under investigation…

POOREUN EUNHA MEMORIAL PARK

Yes, that's me.

You caught Heo Jung-dae?

Yes. Your bank account misuse
will be handled alongside his case.

You'll be charged with a fine.

I see.

Please keep me updated.

Thank you.

MS. KIM

They caught him!

MS. KIM

MS. KIM

What?

Your mom already knew?

About your dad's…

Yes.

She knew he was having an affair

but turned a blind eye
so I wouldn't get hurt.

She'll divorce him soon.

It's okay.

It's not your fault, okay?

I think

you did the right thing
by telling your mom.

Thanks.

Do you

still resent your mom

for exposing your dad?

Because she was the one
who gave me courage.

She was?

Yes.

She faced the inconvenient truth

and decided not to hide it.

It takes great courage.

Now that I've done it,
I'm starting to get it.

Gross. A r*pist?

That is so disgusting.

I'd drop out if I were her.

Does she have no shame?

-Hey.
-Yes.

I'm a r*pist's daughter.

But I'm also the daughter of my mom,
who bravely exposed him.

Why don't you talk about that?

If you want to talk about my parents,

you should acknowledge my mom too.

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Mom.

Hey, Yoon-seo.

Mom.

What's wrong?

Mom, I'm sorry.

I've been…

too mean to you.

It's okay, Yoon-seo.

It's okay, don't cry.

I'm fine.

Yoon-seo, don't cry.

I love you so much, Yoon-seo.

Don't cry.

Don't cry.

YOU INSPIRED ME TO BE BRAVE
THANK YOU

I still can't sleep without the pills.

But it's much better than before.

I could…

get better from now on, right?

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DOCTOR AHN YOUNG-IN

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