The Empire (Cheongongui Seongchae / 디 엠파이어: 법의 제국)

(Names, businesses, products, events and places are used fictitiously.)

("Of all that is written, I love only what person hath written...)

Oh, my. What's up with the vibe here? You know?

My manager said I had an offer to be an MC at a book concert.

I thought, "Why would they want an A-list MC like me?"

I wondered if selling these books would be enough to cover my fee.

That's what I thought.

But when I heard it was for Professor Na Geun Woo...

The leading presidential candidate.

The idol star with 50 million fans!

I thought that I had to be here even if I had to pay to get in.

That's right!

So that's why I'm here today.

But after looking at the atmosphere here...

and the scale of the press today,

this event is bigger than a concert of a top idol group.

Wait. Is it possible...

that he's announcing his presidential candidacy today?

Don't tell me I was the only one who was kept in the dark. Okay.

All right. You've been waiting for a long time now.

He graduated from Seoul National University with a law degree.

He passed the bar exam in his 20s and served as a judge.

He now works at Ham & Lee law corporation,

the best law firm in Korea.

On top of that, he's a professor at MINGUK UNIVERSITY.

He's the leader of the new generation in Korea.

No. He's the symbol of intelligence with the biggest influence now.

He's got all the best genes.

He's so cool.

This is Professor Na Geun Woo!

- There she is. - She's here.

She's pulling in.

Take the photos.

Step back now.

- You're so cool! - We love you!

- You're amazing! - Over here, sir!

Prosecutor Han Hye Ryul, will you keep investigating Jusung?

Some people call it the open revolution. Any comment?

Is it true there's a conflict... between you and your ex-husband,

Prosecutor Ko Won Kyung?

- A comment, please. - Prosecutor Han.

- Prosecutor Han! - Prosecutor Han!

- Prosecutor Han! - A comment, please!

- Prosecutor Han! - Prosecutor Han!

Tell the vice chairman of Jusung to come in.

I don't want his minions. Bring me the vice chairman.

Yes, ma'am.

Honey, you're home.

My goodness. You cooked cheonggukjang.

That's the first thing you say to your husband?

Gosh. Sorry. It smelled so good.

I'm hungry.

Go wash up. I just have to scoop up the rice.

Gosh. You made rolled omelets too?

Can I just have a piece?

All right.

Here.

This is delicious.

It's so good, honey.

Since I cooked dinner, you prepare snacks for wine.

Okay.

Gosh.

The wine has just enough tannins for your taste.

And this is a nice full-bodied wine.

Thanks.

Cut.

- You guys look great. - Gosh.

Didn't I sound too awkward?

Gosh, no. Not at all.

When you were preparing the salad earlier,

you tear the romaine lettuce with your hands.

And it looked like you knew how to cook.

She actually is a good cook.

Gosh, no.

Why? No one makes bulgogi with glass noodles better than you.

You look even more ravishing today.

Let's come back here tomorrow.

I rented this place for a week because of the filming.

Then I won't let you leave tonight.

Let's get a nice hotel room next week.

- Really? - Yes.

- You'll keep going at it? - You bet.

It won't be an easy fight.

It won't be fun if it's too easy.

Goodness. That's so you.

You'll support me, right?

Oh, my. Of course. Not just anyone is asking me for my support.

Who's asking?

My wife, the coolest woman on earth.

The order is coming from Ms. Han Hye Ryul.

Prosecution is an independent office.

A prosecutor is an individual...

as well as an organization that can exercise the prosecuting authority.

Then according to what you said, is it fair to understand that...

Prosecutor Han Hye Ryul's...

arbitrary investigation of Jusung is legitimate?

It's not an arbitrary investigation. It's an independent investigation.

Let me ask you again.

The vice chairman of Jusung, the target of this investigation,

is Prosecutor Han's sister's husband.

In other words, he's her brother-in-law.

As this wasn't an easy decision,

many of our viewers are interested in Prosecutor Han's intention.

"Prosecution must be reformed."

"No one is above the law. Jusung isn't an exception."

That's the intention of Prosecutor Han...

which I confirmed again this morning.

That must be the latest update.

Today, her independent investigation...

has been labelled as arbitrary and criticized.

This is an example that shows that...

prosecution still hasn't left behind the top-down structure.

The best time to reform prosecution is today.

It must begin today.

Prosecutor Han Hye Ryul.

Were you aware that Jusung wouldn't be attending today's event?

Rumour has it that the higher-ups are against your investigation.

Do you plan to indict him despite the conflict?

Your husband, Professor Na Geun Woo,

is discussed as a leading presidential candidate.

Some people think you guys are trying to stay in the spotlight.

What are your thoughts on that?

- Please answer a question. - A comment, please.

- Just one question! - Prosecutor Han!

- This is great. - Hey.

There hasn't been a day when you don't look stunning.

That's a run-of-the-mill compliment which isn't like you.

That's such boring praise to a gorgeous queen like her.

I didn't know you guys were this genial.

You weren't so kind this afternoon.

Why would I be nice to you?

After your reality show aired,

your approval ratings for presidential candidacy went up.

But thanks to that, my ratings at home went down.

You became the known enemy of every husband in Korea.

I guess it was my fault.

- Here. - Hey.

Excuse me.

You're here.

- Yes. - Where are your seats?

We're on the first floor.

We're grateful that you got us seats.

You look so stunning today. Your dress looks divine.

Is that so?

That's a compliment to the professor's taste.

- He's the one who picked it out. - Really?

He always dresses nicely,

so I thought it all came from you.

His outfits are perfect even to his shoes.

I have no interest in fashion.

I don't have time for it either.

He tells me to dress better and buys me clothes.

And I comply and wear them...

because I don't want him to nag me.

He coordinates all of my outfits.

You have one more charm to add to your list.

Are you trying to appeal...

to your students with your charms, not with your class?

Didn't you know?

Students don't take his class for the content.

We take his class because he's teaching it.

I can understand that. Everyone has similar tastes.

I must consider you a property of the public...

as long as it's for the welfare of the people.

I can't let my jealousy get the better of me.

I want to have a marriage just like yours, Mother.

I have to prepare for the legal clinic after the concert.

So I'll be late.

- Again? - Yes.

You're in charge of the case, Professor Na. You're coming, right?

Well,

after the concert...

Sorry. I can't let you have him tonight.

The ownership is clear here.

We can't seem to argue otherwise.

They're so happy together.

All good.

Look at her, acting so snobby.

Goodness.

How can a mere senior prosecutor treat...

the senior presidential secretary as if she's better than him?

Instead of saying hello to me, she just stood there.

How dare she walk over to her son the moment he beckoned to her?

You know she thinks she's a princess.

She basically wants us to get permission for an audience.

Princess, my foot.

She's just acting arrogant because of her dad.

Both of them are going after Jusung...

and making a huge scene.

And I can't face the president because of that.

The president of the university...

and the Prosecutor General can't stop them either, right?

That's why this is driving me crazy.

Think about it. Her own sister is married to the Jusung family.

What is she trying to do right now?

It's because her sister is married to the Jusung family.

What?

A prosecutor who doesn't even go easy...

on her in-laws or her brother-in-law.

And the good-looking and smart husband defends her...