The Road: The Tragedy of One (더 로드: 1의 비극)

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

Right now,

things may seem dim as if we're looking into a mirror.

But when the time comes,

we'll be standing face to face.

Will you look at that?

The youngling's dying, but it still ran away.

That's just their nature.

You need to overcome that to become someone great.

Don't you agree?

What an empty dream.

You can't find anyone like that.

Is that why you refused to be the spokesperson at the Blue House?

I'm not interested in speaking for those who have power.

You don't want to speak for them, or you don't want power?

Let's stop wasting time.

It'll be on the news, so just give up.

You're so straightforward that I don't know what to say.

Fine. I admit it's an empty dream.

So are you telling me that you're going to report the news...

no matter what happens?

What else can I do? It's my job.

Your beliefs end up hurting a lot of people, you know.

I hate being hurt.

And I hate it even more when there's nothing to gain.

It's best to get rid of pain,

so they won't even dare to begin.

That's my decision.

As for you, I wonder how far you'll go.

I'll take it to the very end.

That's my nature.

Fine. Let's go ahead.

You and I both.

As you all know,

two weeks ago, we got a bomb in the mail.

A copy of Jegang Group's slush fund accounts,

and a copy of illegal campaign funds Jegang Group sent...

to Assemblyman Hwang Tae Seob.

Prosecutors, police, and assembly members...

are secretly looking for the whistle-blower.

To be exact,

they're after the original files.

The moment the originals go public,

dozens of heads will roll at least.

That also means...

if we fail, our heads will roll.

The whistle-blower is Kim Seok Pil.

That Kim Seok Pil?

Yes. The same Kim Seok Pil who was, until recently, investigated...

for backing prosecutors.

"Whistle-blower" is too elegant a term for him.

Rather than go down...

for the scandal on his own,

he leaked the copy to take everyone down with him.

Kim Seok Pil really is something, though.

He started off as a bouncer...

and got high enough to connect to the high-ups.

The problem is, Kim Seok Pil is passing the bomb around.

The moment he sent us a copy,

he contacted Chairman Seo too.

Do you think...

he gave him the original already?

Let's stop wasting time.

It'll be on the news, so just give up.

Chairman Seo doesn't have it yet.

I'm sure of it.

If that's the case, Kim Seok Pil...

wants to side with whoever can help him.

How do we bring him to our side?

Can you excuse us for now?

We need to reduce his options.

Let's air this at the end of tonight's show.

It's a race against the clock.

The longer we take, the lower our chances.

It's the only way to get the originals...

and witness as soon as possible.

Trust me.

Kim Seok Pil will call us as soon as we go off air.

Where is Baek Soo Hyun?

Why won't anyone answer?

Hey, you. Chief Kwon.

You don't know either?

He'll be here in time to read the news.

Hey, Chief Kwon.

I put you where you are.

Are you sitting in someone else's lap now?

Keep your privates where they belong.

- What? - There he is.

Hey.

That story you're working on. Drop it.

Are you barking for someone else now?

You punk.

Or did your master change his mind?

- Hey. - Now, now, sir.

- You... - Watch your blood pressure.

Go upstairs to your office.

Leave the scolding to me.

Go upstairs.

Go on. I'll talk to him.

Bye, sir.

(News Department, Current Affairs 1 Office)

Try to understand.

He's been getting dozens of calls from high up.

Let's take it slow.

We need the original files to take it anywhere.

You don't have them, do you?

It's not you, is it?

Don't go barking up the wrong trees...

and check before you take any leaps.

Sure.

- Darn it. - Goodbye.

Let's get back to work.

Is this clear? EMK.

We have six minutes to go.

This week on The Anchor's Eye.

Today, I wish to speak about class.

Class.

It refers to the dignity or elegance that one must have.

(News Night's report on the sponsor prosecutor)

It all began with a tablet...

found in a club locker...

that was obviously hastily emptied.

The sponsor prosecutor's identity that was widely talked about.

The public was shocked to find out...

the dirty money was from a club owner.

We saw the true face...

of a society where the money comes first and social justice vanished.

I sincerely apologize for the disruption caused...

by the scandal regarding the sponsor prosecutor.

As of this moment, I resign as Public Prosecutor General.

Six months have passed since we reported...

on the relationship between...

Gangnam club owner Kim and a high-ranking prosecutor.

It resulted in the resignation of the Public Prosecutor General.

However, today, some others without class...

showed themselves.

(Copy of illegal campaign funds, J Group)

Baek Soo Hyun you...

What you see now are parts of a copy of a file I obtained exclusively...

of illegal campaign funds from J Group...

to a four-time assemblyman.

Is it right to reveal something we're still investigating?

I asked myself that many times.

But this copy alone got our office buzzing,

and there was great pressure to cover this up.

In an age where many have lost what we must keep,

we have decided to become the most dangerous station in Korea.

This is Baek Soo Hyun signing out.

My goodness.

He truly has thrown down the gauntlet.

I'm sorry, Dad.

Still, I trust Soo Hyun.

I know you do.

You always said...

you didn't want my riches.

So, you have no qualms about this, either?

No.

It must've been hard work, staring at the contract.

Great job.

- Good for you. - You're awesome.

- Well done. - Good going.

- Good job. Awesome. - You did great.

You're incredible.

Well done.

Congratulations on being the most looked-up anchor.

Sorry for not warning you beforehand.

Don't lie after stabbing me in the back.

Do you suspect me?

You need to be left out...

if you're to keep your job afterward.

Don't you be so arrogant.

It's not your consideration that lets me keep my job.

It's the ratings.

We have nothing to worry about then.

You got the original file, didn't you?

Is there another reason why we need the original?

There is no other reason why we need it.

"There is no other reason why we need it."

Did Chairman Seo call you?

My phone's ringing off the hook.

I'm going home before the boss finds me.

(Wife: You did great today. I'm always on your side.)

Welcome to the pit of fire.

I could sing hallelujah.

What's wrong?

What is it?

Let's cut Chief Kwon off from everyone on our team.

Do you suspect something?

It's not you, is it?

She looked nervous.

Is there another reason why we need the original?

Agreeing subconsciously.

There is no other reason why we need it.