The Judge from Hell (지옥에서 온 판사)

The Judge from Hell

CHARACTERS, PLACES, ORGANIZATIONS, AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS

CHILD ACTORS AND ANIMALS FILMED IN SAFE ENVIRONMENT

It's time to go to court.

No. 1935.

Yes.

You can stop playing judge now.

Bael.

For finding the Kylum and sending Satan back to Hell,

I forgive all your sins.

I have one last mission for you. Release Jeong Taegyu,

punish him, and send him directly to Hell.

If you refuse,

you will be dragged to Hell...

...and face a terrible death.

Judge...

Something's happened.

The Judge from Hell

EPISODE 13

Isn't she late?

All rise.

There will be...

no trial.

Due to unforeseen circumstances that have arisen regarding today's witness,

the trial cannot be held properly today.

The first trial shall resume in two days.

DEFENDANT

Jeong Seonho was attacked and taken to the hospital.

He laughed.

- I'm back. - Hey.

How did the trial go? Cancelled, right?

Yes. How's Jeong Seonho?

He will live.

Jeong Taegyu's home and company were searched today.

They didn't find the camcorder and tapes Seonho mentioned.

Maybe Jeong Seonho hired someone to set all this up.

Because he didn't want to testify in case his lies might be exposed?

Yes. Don't you think it's possible?

We can't be sure of anything yet.

Go over everything again to ensure nothing was missed during the search.

- Yes, sir. - Yes.

-Keep checking on Seonho's condition. -Yes, sir.

YEONSEON UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL

VIP 2 JEONG

Right.

I'm Lieutenant Han Daon from Nobong Police.

I need to speak with Jeong Seonho about his court appearance.

Are you doing all right?

He went for a vital point. I'm sure he was trying to kill me.

Jeong Taegyu did this, right?

Who else would want to stop me from testifying?

The trial has been postponed for two days.

No, I can't.

I won't testify, Detective.

-Mr. Jeong... -I'm too scared.

Please leave.

Coward.

I never liked the looks of him.

I can understand Jeong Seonho.

He's afraid of his brother.

By the way, how did you end up taking Jeong Taegyu's trial?

CIVIL PROCEDURE

Did you come to watch me drink?

About why I'm here,

can we talk in private?

How are they treating you?

See for yourself.

Where are the camcorder and tapes of Seonho's mother being tortured to death?

Oh, that.

Damn.

Such masterpieces.

That's not for you to know.

I had to ask.

I want to watch them. They sound fun.

Enough with the boring jokes.

Why are you really here?

Let's make a trade.

I'll have you released.

In exchange for what?

Kill for me and bring me the victims' body parts.

Why?

I want to live forever in human form.

The Kylum...

I took it from Jeong Jaegeol.

You're pathetic just like him.

Killing isn't so hard. Why ask someone else to do it?

I can't have the police on me.

The killings need to appear as if committed by a human.

And while the police chase after someone else,

I will become immortal.

I'm sure he made you kill for him for the same reason.

Thanks, but no.

You know,

I don't like you.

Right.

We were never on great terms.

That's a shame. I was being generous.

But it's all right.

Finding killers to do my bidding is a piece of cake.

Be well.

How many do I have to kill?

Will Jeong Taegyu fall for it?

If anyone else tries him, he'll never be released anyway.

It's better for him to cut a deal with me.

He has nothing to lose.

More importantly,

when I mentioned the tapes, he referred to them as masterpieces.

Maybe it's not just Seonho's mother...

The tapes might also contain the last moments of the other victims.

We must find them before the trial ends.

I'll find them as soon as I can.

What should we do about Jeong Seonho?

Should I beat him up and make him testify?

Let's wait for now.

If I got through to him, I'm sure he'll come.

THE JUDICIARY IS DEAD THERE IS NO JUSTICE

IF SHE'S A JUDGE, SO IS MY DOG

CORRUPT JUDGES ARE ENEMIES OF OUR COUNTRY

THERE'S NO JUSTICE IN ROTTEN JUDICIARY

Hyeongseok.

I was too scared to come.

Because I might kill him.

I'll be with you.

Case number 2024GoHap615.

The first trial shall begin.

Prosecution, please read the charges.

"On June 26, 2024, the defendant, Jeong Taegyu,

shot Inspector Kim Soyeong, who was an active officer,

then kidnapped and tortured her before murdering her."

"He even mutilated her body."

Thus, the prosecution would like to request

he be imprisoned for life.

Defendant's counsel.

Do you accept the prosecution's case?

We do not.

Defendant.

Since the statute of limitations has expired, I will ask you this.

Are you the culprit of the J serial killings

that took place 25 years ago?

Oh, right.

Don't be surprised if I ask you difficult questions

or act like a real judge during the trial.

We may know the end of it, but we need to play our parts.

I don't know what you're talking about.

Then do you admit to killing Kim Soyeong?

I did

not do it.

Your fingerprints were on the ax with the victim's blood on it.

I'm curious

about that, too.

Your Honor, the person who shot the victim

is not the defendant but his brother, Jeong Seonho.

Jeong Seonho illegally purchased the firearm and ammunition five years ago.

We submit evidence of it.

The firearm and ammunition in question may have been purchased

under Jeong Seonho's name, but the actual owner is the defendant.

That's Jeong Seonho's one-sided claim.

How can we trust a statement from someone who has spent

half their life on drugs?

Your Honor.

That is unrelated to this case.

Agreed. Please omit it.

Your Honor.

There is a witness who saw the defendant kill the victim.

The witness is currently injured and cannot move easily.

Please wait a little longer.

Your Honor, he is still not here,

which shows he is unwilling to testify.

Please use your best judgment.

As the witness is not present, today's trial...

I'm sorry I'm late.

I won't testify, Detective.

-Mr. Jeong... -I'm sorry.

Please leave.

You want to reveal the truth about your mother's wrongful death.

Do not pass up the opportunity

to speak the truth

and save yourself.

COURT IN SESSION

Did you just stand by while the victim was being murdered?

The detective suppressed my brother,

but before she could cuff him, I stabbed her in the shoulder.

Then my brother used the ax

on her arm...

Even if I die,

my colleagues will catch you.

You'll be put on trial and punished for your crimes.

Why did you stab the victim?

I thought if my brother was arrested, I'd be too.

Because I was the one who attacked that woman

in Hwangcheon.

I was afraid I'd get caught for that.

Why did you attack a resident of Hwangcheon?

My brother told me to.

Because those residents refused to leave the villa,

he said they all had to be killed.

Only then could the redevelopment go ahead.

Is there anything you'd like to say to the victim and her family?

I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.