Bad Guys: Vile City (나쁜 녀석들: 악의 도시)

When I started,

I was appointed to the Central Prosecutors' Office.

The Chief Prosecutor gathered the new prosecutors, like myself,

and asked us this question while making us drink.

"A serial killer and the chairman of a conglomerate

were arrested together.

You can indict only one of them.

Who will you indict?"

The responses were amusing.

Some said they would indict the chairman and build their careers.

Some said, "Of course, you must lock up the serial killer.

What are you talking about?"

They even started to fight amongst themselves in front of him

over who was right.

Then, it was my turn.

It was my turn, so...

I asked the Chief Prosecutor

if I could be totally honest, and he said I could.

So I was totally honest and said exactly what I felt deep inside.

This...

This is what I said.

"I would lock up the chairman and turn him into a serial killer."

That's what I said.

Do you understand what kind of a person you've been sitting with, Chairman Jo?

Me.

I can accomplish it if I put my mind to it.

Get them.

You know

how firmly the current VIP feels about conglomerate reform.

Come in for questioning

and take your punishment before things get bigger.

You started as a gangster

and became the owner of a conglomerate. You achieved your goal.

You're a part of a deeply rooted evil.

You know about the movement to uproot the evil.

Mr. Lee.

You know how I got to where I am,

don't you?

I started to get in shape at Samcheong Reeducation Camp,

made money during the 3S Policy,

gained power during the war against crime, made connections

during the Asian financial crisis,

and hung in there for last 20 years.

This won't be all that different.

I won't go down that easily.

I'm prepared.

No. It'll be different this time.

That's how the nation's sentiment is.

The people want what you've made

to come crumbling down.

Don't you get why the President wants conglomerate reform?

You keep mentioning the President's conglomerate reform,

but you know he wishes to reform the prosecutor's office as well.

Should I pull some strings too?

It's the President's orders.

You started as a public security prosecutor,

and now you are a Chief Prosecutor.

You are also a part of a deeply rooted evil.

The world changed in May.

Now, you don't need to get hit anymore just because the prosecutor hits you.

What the heck?

Damn it. Hey!

Prosecutor's authority?

That doesn't exist anymore.

You're lucky if you aren't cursed out.

We're both part of the deeply rooted evil anyway.

Shall we play dirty and fight?

Who do you think will get out first if the two of us fight?

Yeong-guk Jo.

Do you want to die?

I don't know who you'll choose to hold the dagger,

but don't choose someone you cherish

and want to keep close to you for a long time.

I may kill that person.

Je-mun?

Let's work on

something together.

EPISODE 1

PUBLIC OFFICIAL, JIN-PYEONG NOH

The arrest warrant for Chairman Yeong-guk Jo of Hyeonseung Group

for embezzling 60 billion won

was dismissed on the 17th.

Uproar against the Prosecutor's Office is expected regarding the court's decision.

Chairman Jo's warrant...

MUSIC

CONTENTS BANNED TO BE ADVERTISED

Prosecutors Can't Submit Evidence

It Raises Suspicions of Malicious Prosecution

STOP THE MALICIOUS PROSECUTION! EMPLOYEES OF HYEONSEUNG TRANSPORATION

MR. YEONG-GUK JO, CHEER UP! RESIDENTS OF INBUK-DONG

Hi. It's my first day on the job, so I didn't get to call.

I was assigned to the Seowon District Prosecutor's Office.

Congratulations.

But still...

You'll still...

Mommy, water.

You'll still work on my husband's case, won't you?

Yes, of course. I will.

Thank you.

Please let me know if there's any update.

Yes. Okay, I will.

-Thank you. Have a nice day. -You too.

Stop the malicious prosecution!

-Stop! -Stop!

Drop the charges against Chairman Yeong-guk Jo!

-Drop the charges! -Drop the charges!

We oppose the malicious prosecution!

LADY JUSTICE

Cease the illegal investigation...

They never even skip a day.

Why do you think they do that?

Stop the malicious prosecution!

They think Yeong-guk Jo is the reason they have jobs.

They don't think it's because they work hard.

Money, power.

It's so easy to be a good person if you use those in Korea.

People shield you on their own, like that.

We oppose malicious prosecution!

-We oppose! -We oppose!

You're the prosecutor Jin-pyeong Noh, correct?

Yes.

I'm Ju-myeong Shin, an investigator.

It's a pleasure to work with you.

-I see. -Yes.

-Mr. Shin. -Yes.

-Yes. It's nice to meet you. -Same here.

Shall we go? Our assistant chief prosecutor is waiting for you.

-Sure. -Okay.

-This way. -Okay.

WORK FOR THE CIVILIANS' HAPPINESS MAKE SEOWON A BETTER PLACE

You were shocked to be sent here when you applied there, right?

-Yes, well... -Mr. Woo worked hard

to bring you here.

What do you mean?

Didn't you hear?

About what?

You really must not know.

Oh, boy. This isn't good.

There's something we're working on. That's why.

I'll let Mr. Woo tell you the details.

What is he like?

What do you mean by that?

Well... Just overall.

He used to be a cop.

He's a good person, but he has a foul mouth.

He's a good person, but he likes to use his fists.

He's a good person, but he has no manners.

He's a good person, but he doesn't like to spend money.

He doesn't keep his promises either.

He sounds like a very good person.

Yes, he's a good person.

-Is he new? -I'm Jin-pyeong Noh.

Nice to meet you.

He's a deputy chief prosecutor.

-Mr. Woo is eating nearby. -Okay.

This is the back door.

Isn't it very different from the front door?

Yes, it is.

-This way. -Okay.

If you look around our office, it's just like Seowon.

-In what way? -They care only about what they see.

They have no idea what's happening behind the scenes.

-This is it. -I see.

Where did he go?

Wait inside. He must be in the restroom.

Aren't you coming in?

I can't intrude when the higher-ups are talking.

I'll wait out here.

Okay, then.

WATCH OUT STAIRS AND GLASS

The Prosecution Delays Submitting the Evidence

Does It really Have The Evidence Or Not?

HOMICIDE

THE WITNESS PERSONAL INFORMATION

Granny, clean the bathroom a little. It's dirty.

-Mr. Noh? -Yes. Nice to meet you.

-Sit. -Thank you.

Have you eaten yet?

Yes, I've eaten. Go ahead and eat, boss.

Who says I'm your boss?

I'm not your boss.

I'm on leave, so I don't have an office.

That's why I'm meeting you here.

Where did you go to school?

I went to one outside of Seoul.

It's okay. So did I.

What do you want to specialize in?

Planning and Coordination.

Do you hate crime scenes?

That's not it...

I think I'm more cognitive, that's all.

You'll make a decision and make the evidence fit.

Why are you a prosecutor then? You should be a writer.

You must've misunderstood.

Jin-pyeong.

Why do you think I requested you?

-I'm not sure. -Really?

Yes.

Do you have your wallet?

Pardon?