Payback: Money and Power (Law Money / Beopjjeon / 법쩐)

LEE SUN-KYUN

MOON CHAE-WON

KANG YOU-SEOK

PARK HOON KIM HONG-PA

ALL CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, CASES,

AND THE SETTINGS OF THE PROSECUTION IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS.

It's good to see you back on your feet.

Congratulations on your nomination. I'm sure you'll be elected.

Let's not celebrate just yet.

SON SEUNG-JIN CANDIDATE NO. 2

It's a close game in this district.

I'll be by your side.

So you retrieved the flash drive containing proof of evidence manipulation

by the prosecution?

Yes.

I'll bring it to light right before the election.

No. Exposing it before the election will only bring suspicions

of a political conspiracy.

It should be unraveled in an orderly manner.

You should clear your mother's name as soon as possible.

No.

If we don't remove all the higher-ups, the truth will be covered up again.

The culprits will survive again.

You know proof isn't enough to reveal the truth

in this era.

Dad sold that…

to you, Manager Eun?

You know how Chairman Myung is.

You know very well.

What will you do now?

Do as I say

if you want… to save your husband.

Aren't those outdated records?

We have new evidence.

I'm going back to square one. Starting from scratch.

How is that new evidence?

The man in the photo-- Are you sure it's Hwang Gi-seok?

-What? -They do look alike.

Can you identify him in court definitively?

What do you mean?

In order to prove bribery, the time of contact is crucial.

But is it really him beyond a reasonable doubt?

Well,

I guess the defense counsel could make that argument.

No. This is our argument.

Huh?

As a veteran inspector, I'm certain that…

this photo will not be admissible.

What? No way.

"No way"?

This is just an online photo that's gone viral. It's legally inadmissible.

There's no telling that the man is really Senior Chief Hwang.

"Unidentifiable" sounds just about right.

The press may blather on, but they'll be filed for defamation.

But that's the defendant's argument.

-Not ours, right? -Hey, you.

Prosecutors and lawyers are no different before the law.

The principle of evidence. You know of that, right?

If you handle evidence like Prosecutor Jang,

you'll lose big-time in court.

-What I meant was-- -Prosecutor Jang has a point.

The public isn't on our side. We can't make it too obvious.

If we go by the book, the public will bash us.

It's our job to choose which evidence is admissible.

Tell the reporters on our side that we will investigate everything thoroughly

and to keep their mouths shut.

Yes, sir.

Our only focus now is to capture Lee Su-dong,

now that we've bought some time with Mr. Hwang's photo.

In the meantime, we'll catch Lee Su-dong and wrap up the Bawoo Fund case.

-Got it? -Yes, sir.

Your call cannot be completed as dialed. At the tone, please record your…

Your guest has arrived.

Hello, sir.

The chairman of the board couldn't come due to election preparations.

Instead, he wanted me to deliver a message to you.

Sit.

Let's talk things through over dinner.

I have nothing to say.

I'll be going, then.

Where will you go?

You have nowhere to go and no one left to call.

You're clever enough to sense what's going on.

You're the cause of it all, so what have you left to say?

You think I'm abandoning you?

Are you not?

Gosh, you prick.

Do you know how much money I invested in you?

I only make investments that turn a profit.

Come sit. Let's talk.

SON SEUNG-JIN CANDIDATE NO. 2

My name is Eun Yong, a stock trader. It's an honor to meet you, sir.

Same here. I've been wanting to meet you, Mr. Eun.

We were careful not to run into reporters.

Oh, I still have… some ongoing trials.

Oh, you've been targeted?

A target of prosecutorial misconduct. I can relate.

I'm sorry for your hardship during these rough times.

It's nothing. Let me pour you a drink, sir.

-Sure. -All right.

-Oh, please allow me. -Thank you.

Here.

Now that we've met,

let me be straightforward and ask you something.

Why do you insist on helping me despite my low electability chances?

Mr. Son, you fearlessly carry on with what must be done.

And if you are elected,

there is a business that requires your assistance.

I see.

I knew you'd have a reason.

If I want to be fearless as a politician,

corruption must be intolerable.

If you plan to bankroll my campaign in exchange for a deal, I'll refuse.

The business that Yong is planning is to reestablish Mom's company,

which has been delisted.

Why revive a company already in ruins?

I know getting revenge won't bring back Mrs. Yoon,

who died an undeserving death,

but I wish for her entrepreneurial spirit

to live on.

It's going to cost you a lot.

But it's the best way to use my earnings from money-making.

I guess I'll be seeing you more often, then.

-Let's do it. -Thank you, sir.

You've had your share of experience as a prosecutor.

Don't waste your time trying to become a politician.

Learn the money business from me.

From you?

Are you telling me…

to become a money-laundering lawyer like Lee Su-dong?

Oh, Son…

Do you still think you're in a position of power?

Say you become the attorney general or the president.

You think it'll earn you power?

Are you telling me to live like you

so that I can grovel and wag my tail at those with power?

You prick!

After everything, you still don't get it?

Money is real power.

I proved my power by bringing you down with just a single blow,

even at your most powerful!

The powerful can't wield money.

But the rich can wield power.

Before you retire, you should be where work is easier.

Prosecutor Jang's office is quite eventful, right?

Not really. I'm not doing much these days.

Have you decided where to go after your retirement?

Gosh, why do you ask? Will you set me up somewhere nice?

A law firm named Choi and Jang is looking for a legal adviser.

They are offering the senior position with the highest salary.

-My goodness. I'll contact them, then. -No.

You can tell me.

Excuse me?

If you want special treatment, you'll need my recommendation letter.

I see.

Speaking of which,

I've been worried about Prosecutor Jang.

Since he puts his ambition before our organization,

don't you think he's not well-suited as a prosecutor?

Also, his uncle has a number of issues.

So what?

Please keep him under control so he doesn't go overboard.

-And if he tries to do something funny-- -You want me to report to you?

Oh, my.

I knew we'd be on the same wavelength.

Regarding your position at Choi and Jang, I'll make sure it's yours.

Are you really going to read through all that?

I told you I'm going back to square one.

I'm not too bright, but I'm made of patience and perseverance.

Gosh.

Why aren't you going home?

Let's just work late together.

All of a sudden?

My wife found out I lost out on all my investments.

I've been walking on eggshells around her.

Gosh. If I had known,

I would've taken all the bribes I was offered over the years.

Being a lone wolf only led me to lose out on my severance pay.

It's not too late to start now.

I'm sure many law firms will fight for your presence.

You think so?

-Choi and Jang gave me a generous offer. -Wow! No way!

With that news, your wife might actually forgive you.

I don't plan on accepting, though.

What? Why not?

I just don't click with those kinds of guys.

Gosh.

I think if your wife finds out, she might beat you to a pulp.

Man, what a waste.

I know it's a big waste of my competence.

-Prosecutor Jang. -Yes?

Starting now, why don't we conduct a real special investigation?

Seriously?

I'd be grateful if you'd be willing.

A special investigation is all about the flow.

At this point, It's not about catching Hwang. The key is to catch this guy.

I want to catch him too. But how?

He's on the wanted list.

The police are searching every nook and cranny to no avail.

The key is to follow the money.