Idol I

No, no.

To meet the Gold Boys, who are too busy with their world tour,

I've flown all the way to New York.

Gold Boys, it's great to see you!

- Two, three. - Hello, we're Gold Boys.

First of all, congratulations.

I heard every show on your world tour has completely sold out,

and thanks to the overwhelming response,

the tour has even been extended.

Before we dive in, could you say a few words to your Korean fans, Goldy,

who've been eagerly waiting for Gold Boys?

Everyone.

I hope you're all doing well.

Even when we're not there, I believe you'll take good care of yourselves.

We're working hard so we can come back to you as soon as possible.

So until then, make sure you eat well,

don't get sick,

and stay healthy.

- I really miss you guys, Goldys. - Chicken delivery!

Shall we talk about your new album now?

I heard all the members took part in writing and composing this time.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

I still have a bit to pack,

and I wanted to grab some chicken with you.

Anyway, congrats on deciding to retry the appeal.

What about you? How's everything? Getting ready?

I'm opening my office soon.

I even printed business cards.

Oh! Let me see.

Ta-da!

Wow.

Drop by the opening. Maybe help promote it a bit.

You're giving me the drumstick? That's new.

You've got your own place now,

starting your own business.

- I'm so proud of you. - Hey!

Your hands are oily.

Stop, enough.

Come on. I'm an adult too.

I can't live off you forever.

Did you know I've lived here for over five years?

Already?

It was fun.

We bickered all the time,

like friends, like family.

Me too.

Spending time with you, like friends and family…

I felt really reassured.

You stayed by my side when things were hard

and took care of me without a word.

That's how I got through it.

And now that you're gone, I have no one to boss around.

It feels strangely empty.

Right? You must be super bored without me.

Call me anytime.

If you need anything for the retrial, just call me.

My worth has gone way up, by the way.

Oh, yeah?

I'm a proper detective now.

Ugh, it's warm.

You still drink it warm?

These are all the records from your father's case.

And these are the contacts of the people who testified back then.

You kept all this until now?

It's a case that's always weighed on me.

And I knew

you would take it on someday.

I'm just getting started.

You'll do well.

Come on. I know what you're capable of.

Even the Do La-ik case,

everyone said it was impossible,

but you kept pushing and proved him innocent.

You'll do the same for your father's case.

If you need anything, just tell me.

Sir.

Thank you.

I wouldn't have made it this far without you.

Come on.

You know,

though I graduated top of my class,

I turned down all those great jobs and came to your firm. Because...

I know.

Of course I know.

I took care of you when you were a student,

fed you all the time,

bought you books for the bar exam…

I'm basically your second father,

aren't I?

You really had to spill everything? I was going to say my part.

Oh, yeah? Did I make it too obvious?

Anyway,

don't act like you're gone for good.

I'm not sending you away.

Finish your father's case

and come right back.

- Okay? - Yes.

All right.

She became a high-profile lawyer thanks to the Do La-ik case,

- and now she's taking leave? - Exactly. When her value is at its peak.

If it were me, I'd open my own office

with my name on the door and really cash in.

No, no, no.

Absolutely not.

This isn't about money.

A retrial, of all things, a family case!

Bringing hidden truth to light, restoring justice…

That is the sacred duty of a lawyer!

You seem really happy about snagging the partner spot

while she's gone.

What? Happy?

No, I meant…

- As a colleague… - Yeah, sure.

- No, Ye-sol, as a colleague… - Yeah, sure.

Whatever…

Ye-sol, I organized the documents.

Could you stop by my office later?

Yes!

And…

I know I've caused you some trouble and worry.

Thank you

for understanding.

Did she just thank us?

Never thought I'd live to hear her say thank you.

THANK YOU FOR PROTECTING LA-IK

I'm here to pick up the documents.

Yes. Here you go.

Do you want some help?

No, I'm finished.

But, Ye-sol.

Thank you for everything.

I would've had a really hard time without you.

I didn't do anything.

Actually…

There's something I've been meaning to tell you.

Remember when I once said

I'd explain everything later?

Thank you, Ye-sol.

I'll explain everything to you later.

Yes.

I kept thinking about how I wasn't honest back then.

And…

The truth is…

I'm also…

- Goldy. - Sorry?

I'm Goldy, a hardcore Gold Boys fan. And my favorite is La-ik.

- What? - I'm really sorry I hid it.

It's not like I meant to…

I thought it'd be a problem

if people knew the lawyer was a fan of her client.

And I have this rule about keeping my fangirling secret.

Actually…

I knew.

Well, I couldn't be sure, but…

I had a pretty good idea.

No way.

You may think you hid it perfectly, but…

Here you go.

Even before the Do La-ik case…

Attorney Maeng, you got mail.

Every time La-ik posted a story on SNS, your alert went off whenever mine did.

GOLDYS - HAVE A GREAT DAY!

And all over your office,

there were purple items, his signature color.

They say you can't hide a cough and fangirling.

I just thought, "Yep, fans are everywhere."

I tried so hard to hide it.

I only knew because I'm Goldy too.

So I was always grateful.

You let me help La-ik from afar,

and because of you,

Gold Boys could come back together.

You know…

For fans,

if our favorite is happy, that's enough.

That's all we ever want.

Is for them to be happy,

wherever they are.

La-ik,

how have you been?

FROM THE FIRST TRIAL

THE PRIME SUSPECT - MR. MAENG

My days have been so hectic lately.

Did their conflict seem serious enough to become a motive for murder?

Sometimes time flies by so fast,

and other times it moves so slowly

that I can't even see the end of it.

A behind-the-scenes video of Gold Boys' overseas tour just dropped!

Whenever that happens,

I look at you.

And…

Even from far away,

it feels like you're right beside me.

Like your voice

is telling me, "It's okay. You can do this."

CRIMINAL CASE FILING

PETITION FOR RETRIAL

PETITIONER - MAENG SE-NA

That's what gives me the strength to get through today…

And the courage to face tomorrow.