Good Partner (2024) s01e01 Episode Script
Episode 1
1
(Good Partner)
(Daejeong)
(Divorce)
(In session)
(Plaintiff)
(Cha Eun Kyung)
(Han Yu Ri)
(Good Partner)
(All people, locations, organizations, )
(incidents, and backstories
in this drama are fictitious.)
(Staff ensured child actors'
safety in the filming of this drama.)
It's Cha Eun Kyung.
- Here she comes.
- Over here!
- Ms. Cha.
- Ms. Cha, over here.
- Ms. Cha!
- Can you look over here?
- Ms. Cha.
- Over here.
- Over here.
- Ms. Cha!
Jeil Group's heiress Park Su Eun
was granted a division of assets
that mounts up to 150
million dollars in her appeal.
- Cha Eun Kyung?
- Did she say 150 million dollars?
Many call it the divorce
case of the century.
What is your take on it as an attorney?
Rather than the division of
assets and the alimony itself,
- I believe the appellate court
- She won 150 million dollars.
Finally let my client reclaim her rights
after a prolonged amount
- of suffering.
- Did Cha work her magic again?
That being said, I am
satisfied with the ruling.
The amount tripled
compared to the first trial.
Is it the Cha Eun Kyung magic?
How do you feel about the people saying
that the change in representation
led to a different outcome?
Like I have been doing, I
did my best while having
my client's best interest
at heart. Thank you.
- Can you elaborate?
- Is that all?
- Ms. Cha!
- What was your strategy?
- Over here!
- Any more words?
Do you have anything else to say?
- Please look over here.
- Ms. Cha!
Could you answer more questions?
(Case 01: Divorce Attorney)
(Episode 1)
(Law Firm Daejeong)
(Ms. Han Yu Ri, congratulations.)
(See you at Law Firm
Daejeong on March 4 at 9am.)
(Someone will greet you on the 15th floor.)
If I come to work here,
I'll be joining the corporate
department, won't I?
(Law Firm Daejeong)
We'll be in touch.
(Law Firm Daejeong Directory)
(9th floor: Asset Management,
11th floor: Criminal)
(13th floor: Corporate,
15th floor: Divorce)
Fifteenth floor.
What?
(Someone will greet you on the 15th floor.)
I was told to be on the 15th floor,
but that's for divorce attorneys.
(15th floor: Divorce)
But corporate litigation
is on the 13th floor.
- Morning.
- Good morning.
Hi. Morning, everyone.
- Morning.
- Good morning.
Can you get me the files
that I mentioned yesterday?
- Of course.
- Good.
- The late hours were killer, right?
- Morning.
Hardly. You had it far worse than I did.
Did you have too much to drink last night?
Gosh, no. I worked late hours.
Morning.
Aren't we getting a new recruit today?
We are.
Please don't tell me she
was sent to the 13th floor.
Are there any changes
to my consultations today?
- No.
- Okay.
- Please double check though.
- Sure thing.
- This is the divorce department.
- This is the divorce department.
Yes, this is the divorce department.
- This is the divorce department.
- I see.
- This is the divorce department.
- Hello.
You're the new recruit for
the divorce department, right?
- Sorry?
- I'm Attorney Jun Eun Ho.
Right. But I thought
I was assigned to the corporate department.
I'm sure it was the divorce department.
One of our new recruits
will be joining Ms. Cha Eun Kyung's team.
You're the lucky girl. Congrats!
He's borderline rude.
Ms. Cha is on her way up.
Right. Here she is.
Thank you.
- Morning.
- Good morning, Ms. Cha.
- I'll see you later, then.
- Sure.
(Attorney at law, Jung Woo Jin)
This is Park Ju Yeon
and Kang Seong Ha.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Everyone here including me is on Team One.
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
Come in.
Eun Kyung, we barely managed
to recruit the top candidate
to the divorce department,
so don't fire this one.
Let's get something straight.
I didn't fire anyone. They
left of their own accord.
You know that's not what I meant.
You've been pushing it.
Also, listen to what others have to say.
No one will be able to stay on your team
if you constantly speak your mind.
And here I thought people
admired me for not letting
other people sway me.
Kids these days are too weak-minded.
Let's say that's true.
They won't change though,
so we should change our view instead.
We lost three of our new
recruits by the end of last month
all because you drove them hard.
You're costing us, you know.
So what? Did the boss say something?
Besides, we only lost two.
Jung Eun Ho's still with us.
It's Jun Eun Ho, not Jung Eun Ho.
The boss still wouldn't dare to complain.
- Not when we're a cash cow.
- Exactly.
We should train new
talent, bring in more money,
and show him who's boss.
Sure.
How about I ask you a question?
Sure thing.
Let's say you have a client
who cheated on a spouse.
The married couple has
been separated for a year.
The client wishes to divorce the spouse
and start a new life with someone new.
What would you say?
Since Korean divorce
law is strictly fault-based,
I will say that the unfaithful spouse
cannot file for divorce.
And that is why you're
a law school student
and not an attorney.
In principle, a divorce filed by
the guilty party is dismissed
If the attorney only
preach about principles,
how are we different from law books?
An AI would be better with laws.
You'll meet with Ms. Cha Eun Kyung later.
Excuse me. I'm sorry to ask,
but are you sure I'm on the divorce team?
Ms. Han Yu Ri.
You have been assigned
to the divorce department.
I see.
Then there must have been a mix-up.
You, Cha Eun Kyung!
Where's Cha Eun Kyung? Get out here!
- Sir, wait.
- This isn't the place.
- Hey! Let go of me.
- Hold on.
- Cha Eun Kyung.
- Sir, please calm down.
- Cha Eun Kyung!
- Calm down, sir.
- Cha Eun Kyung, you.
- Wait.
- Stop him from entering.
- Goodness.
- Sir, please.
- Cha Eun Kyung.
- You can't do this.
- Let go.
Hold it and let go.
Sir, please.
What's this?
Did someone shoot the judge in the brains?
Why am I supposed to
give up half of my assets
to a woman who spent her time
staying home playing with the kids?
That was the judge's call.
Please appeal if you deem it unfair.
Also, I'd appreciate some courtesy.
Don't you dare talk like
this doesn't concern you.
But it doesn't concern me.
Attorneys represent you in court,
the ruling is up to the judges,
and paying your ex-wife
is your own business.
So technically, this doesn't concern me.
- What?
- Do you need consultation?
Why you little
Should I book you an appointment?
What are you yapping on about?
I came to you because you
were well-known in this field,
- but you robbed me.
- Sir, please.
If you take this any further,
you will go from client
to being the accused.
Darn.
This is how irresponsible women are!
Why don't us men take this outside, then?
What?
Are you also an attorney?
Sure. The men will talk.
Come on out.
Darn it!
- Hurry!
- Yes, sir. I'm coming.
Was I wrong to complain?
- Why that little
- Mr. Kim.
- Unbelievable.
- At a law firm, you can't
- Please have a seat here.
- Sure.
Ms. Cha, Ms. Han Yu Ri is here.
Hello.
I'm Han Yu Ri.
There's no Han Yu Ri in this office.
Only Han Yu Ri the attorney.
Excuse me for saying this,
but I interviewed
for the corporate
department on the 13th floor,
and that was my first choice.
Interviews are conducted
for the whole firm,
and we choose who works where.
We have five new recruits.
Four went to the corporate team
while you came to the divorce team.
Why was I the only one
I hear that divorce attorneys
spend most of their time
listening to clients complain and whine.
Do you still see divorce attorneys
as those who listen to clients whine?
Did you have me assigned here
because of what I said that day?
Do you think I like wasting my time?
Guess again as to why you're here.
Then,
is it because
I had the lowest score among the recruits?
The boss
probably didn't assign you
to your choice of department
because he thinks you
need to prove yourself.
Then, what can I do to move
to the corporate department?
Make yourself noticed on the divorce team.
Win ten cases in a row,
and I'll ask the boss to
consider your transfer.
So you're saying that I can transfer
to the corporate
department if I win ten cases.
That's what I said.
Do you have a car?
- I take the subway
- Buy one.
And roll up your sleeves.
My sleeves?
Buy a watch as well.
Time is everything to an attorney.
You must constantly be checking the time.
However, your client
will consider it rude
if you keep checking your phone.
- Sorry?
- Daejeong
is 1 of Korea's top 3 law firms.
Our fee is at least triple
the industry standard
as are our salaries.
Due to that, our efficiency
should also be tripled.
So to perform efficiently,
you will need your own
car and comfortable shoes.
Shouldn't you get to work, Ms. Han?
Work?
(Han Yu Ri)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
I'll take care of it.
This is Law Firm Daejeong.
Gosh. Each pile is 30 cases,
so there are 60 cases in total.
Can you believe Ms. Cha?
Shouldn't she go easy
on you on your first day?
If you're going to help,
sort them out for her.
I was going to do that when you came in.
(Han Yu Ri, In court)
Am I expected to be in court tomorrow?
What?
Ms. Cha, Mr. Park and his son
arrived for their 11am meeting.
You will first meet with that client
today at 11am.
Gather the files and come
to the conference room.
At 11am?
But that's in ten minutes.
The clock around here
revolves around Cha Eun Kyung.
Gosh, you'd better hurry.
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
Why are you standing here?
Where's the conference room?
(Conference room)
Are you sure I should
meet with the client alone?
Of course.
Mr. Park Jong Sik?
- Yes.
- He screams "affair."
Talk him into an uncontested divorce.
There might not have been an affair.
His face tells me he's lacking something.
Are you sure we should be
judging someone by his cover?
He dresses neatly in a style women like
and physical contact
comes naturally to him.
Is she perhaps Ms. Cha Eun Kyung?
That's right.
He's also moderately courteous.
When put together, you get a cheater.
I see his wife filed for divorce.
His son was forced to come
here to serve as a witness.
Good luck with that.
Gosh.
This is the last thing I
expected to happen in life.
He actually
cheated on her.
That's not true.
It's wrong.
Never have I thought of being
with a woman who isn't my wife.
So you're saying there wasn't an affair.
There isn't
any evidence of an affair
attached to your papers.
Because there isn't any.
How can there be evidence
when there wasn't an affair?
Then, who is Jang Eun Ji
that is listed as a second defendant?
Are you saying she isn't your mistress?
My mistress?
She's an employee of mine.
Then,
why did your wife file for
divorce claiming infidelity?
I know this isn't the
ideal time to say this,
but my wife suffers
from delusional jealousy.
(Eunhee Publishing House)
Tell me. Where are that pig and that skank?
Ma'am, what's going on?
The boss is doing inventory
Darn it!
I know you're in on it together.
How much did he pay you?
Where's that minx Jang Eun Ji?
Ma'am, Ms. Jang is out
of the office right now.
As if.
(Eunhee Publishing House)
My gosh!
Get out here, darn it.
- Jang Eun Ji!
- Honey?
- Come out here.
- What's going on?
As if you don't know.
- What's wrong?
- Move!
- Move!
- What is it? When did you get here?
- Come on.
- When?
Where's Jang Eun Ji?
- Where is she?
- She's out of the office.
As if she's out of the office.
Get your grubby mitt off me!
Min Joon.
Explain to the attorney.
Yes. Dad's right.
Mom gets suspicious to an extreme.
How bad is it?
She tells me to go through
Dad's phone while he's asleep.
She made me do it since I
was in elementary school.
When Dad has a company
dinner, she makes him send photos.
It must've been hard on you.
Mr. Park, you want a divorce, right?
No.
I won't divorce her.
She's slightly ill, but
she's my first love
and the mother of my son.
I must keep the family intact.
There's no proof of an affair here,
so there's not enough for a divorce.
I think I can get the lawsuit
dismissed as you wish.
Will you really get it dismissed?
Trust me.
"Trust me?"
No professional should say that lightly.
A doctor that says "trust
me" when a life is at stake?
An attorney that says "trust
me" when a future is at stake?
Are we deities?
You're just a rookie attorney.
As you predicted,
he was sued for cheating,
but there was no proof whatsoever.
If there's no proof, skip the alimony
and get him to agree
on a division of assets.
The client doesn't want a divorce.
Broken glass doesn't stick
back together just because
the judge says, "Make it work."
Think of how to clear more cases faster.
What?
Do you mean I should
clear cases like a restaurant
clears tables to seat more people?
Yes.
Don't waste pointless energy.
The plaintiff suffers
from delusional jealousy.
That's what every cheater says.
That's how they describe their spouses.
You don't believe it, do you?
Dad's right.
Mom gets suspicious to an extreme.
His son agreed.
He's the closest witness to
both the plaintiff and defendant.
Their offspring don't know everything.
They only see what their parents show them.
I think the defendant's
acting like a victim.
Ms. Cha. I'm convinced
he didn't have an affair.
I'll have the case dismissed.
There's no way a wife doesn't
know her husband's having an affair.
They can tell with all their senses.
There are only people who
failed to obtain the evidence.
You'll figure it out in time,
but I hope you do so soon.
Just how arrogant you're being.
My gosh.
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
(Law Firm Daejeong)
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
The kids with the worst
grades always revise
until the last minute,
and rookie attorneys wear black
with their new badge and read
files until they step into court.
I'll give you a ride while
you're on probation.
Buy a car soon.
What?
What are you reading?
I'm not sure what the judge will ask.
A courtroom isn't like a classroom.
There's no point in trying to get
the correct answer to each question.
A trial is a process of persuading
the judge at your own pace.
Yes, but it's my first trial, and
I should know what I'm doing.
If you can't answer the judge's question
"I'll prepare by the next
trial." That's all you say.
As calmly as possible.
Okay.
We'll begin the trial
for Divorce Court One.
Case number 2024-532.
Court's in session.
The plaintiff wants alimony
and 50 percent of the assets.
Your child is an adult.
Defendant One, what's
your opinion on divorce?
My client does not want a divorce.
Due to his wife's jealously
that bordered on delusion,
he suffered all his married life.
As the plaintiff is at fault,
this case should be
dismissed as the guilty party
cannot sue for divorce.
The plaintiff harassed
Defendant One to the point
where he couldn't function at work.
She had her son go
through his father's phone
and came to his workplace
many times to monitor him.
On July 22, 2023
and on September 3
Counsel, all the dates are on file.
You don't have to explain.
Okay.
She caused a scene at
his workplace three times.
Your Honor. I apologize.
I'm the plaintiff's attorney. I
submitted a POA this morning.
Defendant's counsel, you may continue.
Okay.
The plaintiff's delusional
jealousy was so severe,
she demanded alimony
without proof of an affair
Your Honor.
My client hired me a bit
later than recommended,
and I submitted the
evidence only this morning.
I guess the defending
counsel hasn't seen it yet.
Put it up on the screen.
(Evidence 1)
(S)
(C)
(O)
Do you see that?
- That's unbelievable!
- See?
- He's out of his mind.
- That's disgusting.
- Darn him!
- How could he?
Order in court. Silence.
I don't dare explain
what those initials mean,
but I'm pretty sure you know.
No. I'd like you to spell it out for us.
Yes, Your Honor.
At the top of the screen,
Defendant One says, "Shall we"
(S)
"meet up to copulate nearby?"
Defendant Two replies, "Sounds good."
Defendant One says
she should bring condoms,
but he uses the initial "C."
What does the last set of initials mean?
I believe it's something
done with the mouth.
- He's out of his mind.
- That's gross.
Defending counsel, what do you say?
It's not true at all.
(Plaintiff)
The plaintiff was diagnosed
with extreme bipolar disorder.
She's mentally unstable,
- and the proof could be faked
- No way!
You don't know how much my sister suffered!
Order in the court!
Sit down.
It's okay.
Your Honor.
I haven't seen the evidence myself
If you can't answer the judge's question,
"I'll prepare by the next trial."
That's all you say. As calmly as possible.
I'll prepare a response by the next trial.
Your Honor.
To identify which assets
are eligible for division,
I request access to the defendant's
accounts and transactions.
Yes, approved.
The plaintiff could have stolen
and hidden assets, so I request
she submits her financial details
and list of properties.
I stole his assets?
I bet he did the stealing!
Calm down and sit, please.
I'll see you all at the next hearing.
(In session)
Mom. My goodness.
Does your mom know
you do this for a living?
You could be charged
with assault and defamation.
Let go of me.
You witch. You're Jong
Sik's mistress, aren't you?
Stop it, Mom!
Get your facts straight
and do your job properly!
Okay?
- Let's go, Mom.
- My gosh.
Don't you have anything better
to do than to steal a married man?
- My gosh.
- It's okay.
Sit down, Mom.
- I don't believe this.
- Goodness.
Sit down.
What a mess of a first trial.
It's so annoying.
That witch.
I bet she slept with Park Jong Sik.
She wouldn't do this for
him unless he slept with her.
- Are they out of their minds?
- The disgusting rats.
My wife suffers from delusional jealousy.
She might suspect you and I.
How did he manage to
seduce that young attorney?
He must've bought her
a few designer bags
with the money he hid away.
She looked like a kid.
Not all attorneys are rich.
She fell for the handbags.
It's so darn infuriating.
It was a tough first day.
Here.
You saw the proof, didn't you?
Should I get him to confess?
I told you so.
It's obvious.
He had an affair, couldn't
handle the aftermath,
and decided to deny it.
People like that will never admit
their wrong even to their counsel
unless there's clear proof.
Get him to admit to it
and settle out of court.
I'll talk to my client.
Don't talk to him. Lead him.
Ms. Han, did the trial go well?
I'll come to your office right away.
Ms. Han. Mr. Park Jong Sik's here.
Thanks.
You said there would be no proof.
No.
You said you didn't have an affair.
Do you know how badly
I was humiliated in court?
How could you
lie to your own attorney of all people?
You need to cool down and
Do you think I can cool down?
I really didn't have an affair.
You're still saying that?
I'm hurt that my own
attorney doesn't believe me.
Are you?
Then how do you explain these texts?
(S, C, O)
Why does everyone think
this is proof of an affair?
The initial "S!"
Supper.
"Supper?"
What
Then
what about "C?"
What
does that mean if not "condom?"
Card.
My corporate credit card.
I'd left it behind the last time.
My gosh.
Then
what "O" was the best?
The organic beverage.
We'd ordered mojitos at a previous supper,
and that was very tasty.
An organic mojito?
I don't believe this.
Do you think the judge will believe that?
Is she just laughing or laughing at me?
If Park Jong Sik's affair material,
you're witch material.
Say that's what your client said.
He's better than you.
I should hire him.
Goodness.
Do you really want me to say that in court?
That he meant to bring
his corporate card
to supper where they'd
order organic drinks?
Ms. Han. We're hired to represent clients.
If the client insists they're innocent,
go with what they say.
Even so
You represent your client's profits.
You want to work in corporate law.
In this case, getting the
case dropped is a win.
Go for it.
I don't think the judge
will believe my client.
He'll just become a mockery.
If you say that because
you'd feel embarrassed,
put your shame aside.
There's no room for human Han Yu Ri here.
Only Han Yu Ri the attorney.
It's not because I feel embarrassed.
I don't think that's the fact.
I see.
You don't like it
because it feels like lying?
Yes. Lying to defend my client
would be unfair to the plaintiff.
Do you represent the plaintiff?
The defendant's paying you.
You will lie if you must.
Plus, that could be the truth.
It could be true they
wanted to meet for supper
with a credit card?
What if,
and it could be a massive if,
but what if it were true?
Even if 99 people out of 100 say
they meant to bring condoms
to a motel to fool around,
what if your client's telling the truth?
No man and female subordinate
would type "S" for
"supper" in a private chat.
- It's impossible.
- That's what you think.
We provide a service.
The judge makes the
decision, not the attorney.
So just do your job.
Win.
I saw the new hire's cover letter.
And?
She actually put down she'd work
in any department but divorce law.
- It's insane.
- Gosh.
As usual, it won't be easy.
Why does everyone hate divorce?
Divorce is the most fun for me.
- Seriously.
- Right.
You went to school together,
but you joined the firm first.
- Yes.
- Take good care of her.
I'll try to convince Attorney Cha.
What should I do?
Go out for a meal or
coffee and be a listening ear.
Give her space to relax
so she doesn't think about quitting.
Ms. Han.
Can I ask you something?
- What is it?
- Why do you hate
the divorce team so much?
Everyone wants to learn
working under Ms. Cha.
Did the rumors spread that far already?
I don't love divorce cases,
but honestly, I don't
love Ms. Cha even more.
Why? You've only seen her for a few days.
She came for a special
lecture when I was in law school.
- Yes?
- I didn't really like her then.
You are so uptight.
I'm already feeling
down from my first case.
I didn't study that hard
to be someone's assistant.
Have a drink.
And you need to win first.
You can't be picky right now.
Just do as Ms. Cha says.
She is very knowledgeable.
Did you always do as you were told?
Yes, of course.
Causing trouble in an
organization only make you tired.
Getting a steady paycheck is enough.
Then what is the fun of working?
Salarymen have fun
when they leave work right on
time to have grilled tripe and beer.
Try a piece. It's good.
Only squeeze your brain until 6pm.
Right.
Until 5:59pm.
Until 5:59pm?
In the last minute, you
have to pack your bag.
Right?
He is so shallow.
Yes, right.
Also, when you're struggling,
just talk to me about it.
I'll buy you grilled tripe and
beer and chicken and beer.
Whatever you want. Okay?
Also, let's have lunch
together from now on.
- Pardon?
- Let's just eat good food together.
Things like this.
Try some.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
(Seoul Family Court)
The defense. Is it true?
"C D S" means
"Use the card for supper?"
Yes, Your Honor.
Your Honor, if that were true,
they wouldn't need to use initials.
People use initials
when it's uncomfortable to write
embarrassing words explicitly.
Everyone knows that.
Everyone knowing something
doesn't make it a fact.
We will submit evidence of the plaintiff.
I see that it is a recording.
- Please insert it.
- Yes, sir.
(Deposition)
I'm sure he bought her some bags
with the money he hid
from his wife and children.
She was obviously young.
Just because she's an attorney,
it doesn't mean she's rich.
She was won over by the bags.
Gosh. That makes me so angry.
Excuse me. Could you please be quiet?
Yes, I'm sorry.
A skanky client
and a dirty attorney. What a great duo.
Your Honor. Recording
the conversation of others
is a violation of the Protection
of Communications Secrets Act.
I was in that same space,
and I was part of the conversation,
so I don't think this can be
seen as a violation of that act.
According to a Supreme Court ruling,
you must be part of the conversation
from the start for that to apply.
Even before I went into the bathroom,
in front of the courthouse,
the plaintiff's family
called me the defendant's mistress.
You're Park Jong Sik's
mistress, aren't you?
That's what they said to me.
I think there is enough reason to say
that I was part of the
conversation from the start.
We submit
the aforementioned
evidence to support our claim
that she is paranoid
enough to even distrust
her husband's relationship
with his attorney.
Nice.
Please display the next piece of evidence.
(Written Statement)
(I am the plaintiff's son, Park Min Jun.)
As you can see, the plaintiff
used her son to run all of her errands.
When I met her son in person,
I could confirm that he grew
up feeling very stressed
because of that reason.
Are you saying Min Jun wrote that?
Yes, that is correct.
Your Honor. I'm sure
Park Jong Sik, that punk,
I mean,
the defendant bribed him with something.
That jerk.
Bribed?
Is Mr. Park Min Jun
a child who does as he is told
when someone gives him a toy?
How dare you?
How dare you say my son's name?
Mr. Park Min Jun is an adult
and a witness who watched
the plaintiff and defendant's
married life for decades.
Your honor. From the confirmation
we requested previously,
we verified that the defendant
gave 30,000 dollars
to his son, Mr. Park Min Jun.
Please display the documents.
(Park Min Jun, outgoing, 30,000 dollars)
I knew it.
He got money from his dad
and wrote a fake statement.
He didn't even come to court
because he knew he couldn't
control his expressions.
That is not true.
His was not able to
come because of his work.
If so, what was the reason
for the 30,000 dollars?
It is an allowance.
Who gives 30,000 dollars as allowance?
The defendant
sincerely wishes for this
family to stay together.
However, he had to prepare for this case
to end in divorce.
Thinking his son would be
devastated because of the situation,
he gave his son that money
to get himself a place to live.
Saying the son's testimony is a lie
because his father gave him money
is not reasonable.
However, it is true
that this seems like an
incentivized relationship,
so we will proceed with the
planned witness examination.
(Defendant)
Did the plaintiff
visit the defendant's office often?
Yes. At least once a week,
she'd slam open the office
door and start swearing.
- It was a bit much, honestly.
- Where are those two?
When she comes bursting
in, it's so hard to stop her.
I thought of quitting several
times because of that.
They're all on the same
side as Park Jong Sik.
The plaintiff's counsel,
proceed with cross-examination.
(Plaintiff)
Defendant 1 and Defendant 2
have done things
in the office that could be
seen as having an affair, correct?
Mr. Park and Ms. Jang do often
leave the office together for work,
but I didn't sense anything like that.
If so, have you ever heard
Defendant 1 and Defendant 2
refer to dinner as supper?
(Witness)
One moment. Now that I think about it
What do you think about
naengmyeon for our midday meal today?
I thought you said Middle
Eastern, not midday.
- Sounds good.
- That sounds nice.
Sometimes, Ms. Jang says
"midday meal" and "supper."
I thought it was a bit strange.
- There's no way.
- Of course, there's no way.
We will end witness questioning
and finish the day here.
I will see you on the day of sentencing.
- Gosh.
- It's over?
Goodness.
Can you believe that?
She was a bit better this time.
You told me to make him just
confess and go for a settlement.
Why did you suddenly
tell me to fight it out?
That case had a 20,000-dollar incentive
if the divorce were to be dismissed.
Of course, we had to win.
I thought you were telling me
to fight for the minuscule chance
that Mr. Park didn't have an affair.
That's the minimum.
But she wants to get divorced so badly.
If she can't get divorced
Are you worried we might win?
You're so arrogant.
No, it's not that.
You have an arrogant attitude.
You must think you have the
power to control how things go.
If so, why did you change your mind?
You said you trusted our client.
You said the plaintiff was paranoid.
At the time, there was no evidence.
Stop acting like a judge and
do your job as an attorney.
You're like those attorneys in dramas.
I'll
take the subway back to the office.
You're good at wasting
your energy in weird ways.
I was hoping to run into you.
- You young
- Ma'am.
You can't speak to me like that and hit me.
Ms. Cha. You can go.
- Okay.
- Let go of me.
What a terrible wench.
- Mom. Let's go.
- Calm down, Mom.
- Let's go.
- How can I calm down?
- Let's just go!
- Stop it.
When I think of my Eun
Hee, I can't even sleep!
My gosh.
You wrote a statement for 30,000 dollars?
I worked so hard to raise you.
How could you do this to me?
Are you out of your mind?
What?
Why are you here?
I thought you were too
busy to come to the trial.
I see.
You gathered here to cook up your schemes.
No, it's not that.
- Please don't do this
- Hey.
Be honest.
You two were up to no good, weren't you?
Just admit it!
Apologize right now.
You should be the one to apologize.
The person who takes money
and spits out lies like a vending machine.
To ruin people's lives. You!
Your family turned away from
you because of this kind of behavior!
- I would get tired of it too!
- What?
Please stop!
I'm so tired of it.
Haven't you done enough for 20 years?
Please!
Please just stop.
Min Jun
What do you know?
What does some young attorney know?
You don't know how I came to be this way!
He's cheated six times already,
starting when Min Jun was five.
I saw you!
I saw you
doing that
in our bedroom
with other women!
What are you talking about?
It's all a misunderstanding.
Okay?
Let's drop the charges
and live happily together, okay?
Get your hands off of me!
I won't ask you to admit to it,
so please just let me divorce you.
Let me go, you jerk.
He's cheated six times already,
starting when Min Jun was five.
I won't ask you to admit to it,
so please just let me divorce you.
Let me go, you jerk.
I lost.
I won't get any of his assets,
and I have to pay for
that prick's attorney too.
How can the law be this way?
(Attorney Han Yu Ri)
Hello?
Isn't this Mr. Park Jong Sik's phone?
Honey.
Your attorney.
Ms. Han. I had to stop by somewhere.
How did the ruling go?
We won.
I see.
Thank you for your work.
Hi, Ms. Cha.
Please sit there.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I'll pour you a drink.
Good work, Ms. Cha.
Here's one for you too.
- Thank you.
- I need to leave for a radio show.
I'll leave after this drink.
Gosh, I'm sad to hear that.
Please stay for a bit longer.
Here you go. Good work today.
Thank you.
- I'll pour you a drink too.
- Thank you.
Don't get too excited
about winning the case.
Please stay humble and keep learning.
If you don't like that, you
can open your own office.
Okay?
Ms. Cha is being mean again.
Congratulations on winning your case.
- Here.
- Here.
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations.
Since we won the case, we
should have one more drink.
It's too late.
Get home safely.
Why are you only sending me away?
Gosh.
Mr. Han. I called a chauffeur.
Do you want a ride home?
It's okay.
I didn't drink much.
Also, I'm going to go back to the office.
Again?
We won. Why don't you look happy?
I'm not sure.
I did win, right?
First cases always feel
weird, whether you win or lose.
You'll be able to see the cases
more clearly going forward,
so don't try to be
perfect on your first case.
Yes, sir.
Also, Ms. Cha doesn't really show it,
but I'm sure she's proud of you.
Let's keep winning.
Thank you.
I'll get going first.
Goodnight.
Bye.
(Vacant)
Hello, everyone.
"Moon Ji Ae's Every
Day." This is Moon Ji Ae.
If I call this person the
nation's divorce attorney,
would anyone disagree?
Attorney Cha Eun Kyung
is here with us today.
Hello, I'm your attorney, Cha Eun Kyung.
Even if the attorneys do their best,
they don't always win.
Sometimes you must be afraid of the result.
You might get blamed.
- My goodness. She doesn't care
- You're right.
About that at all.
So you don't need to worry.
If I fight like I'm fighting for myself,
I reach the result I want in the end.
You only deal with people who get divorced,
but how do you manage to
keep your family congenial?
You're amazing in many ways.
My family is my highest priority.
Perhaps that's how I understand
those people who had
to make that decision
and love this job.
- Yes, no wonder you became
- Respect.
The nation's divorce attorney.
I know this from experience,
but when you work, your family
often comes second in priority.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
("Moon Ji Ae's Every Day")
What makes you call me at this hour?
Ms. Cha.
I'm calling you because
you left the record
for trial tomorrow morning.
Oh, did I?
Can you ask someone
to bring it to my house?
Everyone went home after dinner.
I also have a plan. I'm sorry.
It's okay. I'll go get it.
Congratulations on your first win.
(Verdict)
Judgment one.
Dismiss the plaintiff's claim.
We lost.
Judgment two. The plaintiff is
I have to pay for that
prick's attorney too.
Subjected to pay for the lawsuit.
Based on the text messages
Defendants 1 and 2 shared
- the plaintiff submitted, - She left.
Look at you.
It's hard to tell the
defendants had an affair.
Also,
the plaintiff and Defendant One's son
supports Defendant One's stance.
Considering the fact
that the plaintiff and
Defendant One have
a possibility of recovering
their love and trust,
it is hard to tell
their marriage is ruined
enough to be restored.
(The Resignation)
(I, Attorney Han Yu Ri)
Oh, right. Mr. Han.
There's this awesome
place on the 16th floor.
It's called the relaxing room.
If you go lie down there when
you're tired while working overtime,
you'll pass out right away.
(Jo Jeong Hyeon, Ha Jin Yeong)
(Relaxing Room)
We had a doctor in this office?
Didn't you know? He's Ms. Cha's husband.
For medical advice.
He's here on time.
That's him.
He's Ms. Cha's husband.
His office is on the 16th floor.
I see.
Ms. Han?
What?
(Good Partner)
I thought she was working overtime,
but she was writing her resignation.
If she insists on leaving, soothe her.
Tell Ms. Han Yu Ri to come to my office.
What would you do?
Me? I'd tell right away.
Maybe it's best not to know.
Are you coming to the hotel?
You were with Ms. Cha, right?
Your husband.
Doctor Kim Ji Sang
(Good Partner)
(Daejeong)
(Divorce)
(In session)
(Plaintiff)
(Cha Eun Kyung)
(Han Yu Ri)
(Good Partner)
(All people, locations, organizations, )
(incidents, and backstories
in this drama are fictitious.)
(Staff ensured child actors'
safety in the filming of this drama.)
It's Cha Eun Kyung.
- Here she comes.
- Over here!
- Ms. Cha.
- Ms. Cha, over here.
- Ms. Cha!
- Can you look over here?
- Ms. Cha.
- Over here.
- Over here.
- Ms. Cha!
Jeil Group's heiress Park Su Eun
was granted a division of assets
that mounts up to 150
million dollars in her appeal.
- Cha Eun Kyung?
- Did she say 150 million dollars?
Many call it the divorce
case of the century.
What is your take on it as an attorney?
Rather than the division of
assets and the alimony itself,
- I believe the appellate court
- She won 150 million dollars.
Finally let my client reclaim her rights
after a prolonged amount
- of suffering.
- Did Cha work her magic again?
That being said, I am
satisfied with the ruling.
The amount tripled
compared to the first trial.
Is it the Cha Eun Kyung magic?
How do you feel about the people saying
that the change in representation
led to a different outcome?
Like I have been doing, I
did my best while having
my client's best interest
at heart. Thank you.
- Can you elaborate?
- Is that all?
- Ms. Cha!
- What was your strategy?
- Over here!
- Any more words?
Do you have anything else to say?
- Please look over here.
- Ms. Cha!
Could you answer more questions?
(Case 01: Divorce Attorney)
(Episode 1)
(Law Firm Daejeong)
(Ms. Han Yu Ri, congratulations.)
(See you at Law Firm
Daejeong on March 4 at 9am.)
(Someone will greet you on the 15th floor.)
If I come to work here,
I'll be joining the corporate
department, won't I?
(Law Firm Daejeong)
We'll be in touch.
(Law Firm Daejeong Directory)
(9th floor: Asset Management,
11th floor: Criminal)
(13th floor: Corporate,
15th floor: Divorce)
Fifteenth floor.
What?
(Someone will greet you on the 15th floor.)
I was told to be on the 15th floor,
but that's for divorce attorneys.
(15th floor: Divorce)
But corporate litigation
is on the 13th floor.
- Morning.
- Good morning.
Hi. Morning, everyone.
- Morning.
- Good morning.
Can you get me the files
that I mentioned yesterday?
- Of course.
- Good.
- The late hours were killer, right?
- Morning.
Hardly. You had it far worse than I did.
Did you have too much to drink last night?
Gosh, no. I worked late hours.
Morning.
Aren't we getting a new recruit today?
We are.
Please don't tell me she
was sent to the 13th floor.
Are there any changes
to my consultations today?
- No.
- Okay.
- Please double check though.
- Sure thing.
- This is the divorce department.
- This is the divorce department.
Yes, this is the divorce department.
- This is the divorce department.
- I see.
- This is the divorce department.
- Hello.
You're the new recruit for
the divorce department, right?
- Sorry?
- I'm Attorney Jun Eun Ho.
Right. But I thought
I was assigned to the corporate department.
I'm sure it was the divorce department.
One of our new recruits
will be joining Ms. Cha Eun Kyung's team.
You're the lucky girl. Congrats!
He's borderline rude.
Ms. Cha is on her way up.
Right. Here she is.
Thank you.
- Morning.
- Good morning, Ms. Cha.
- I'll see you later, then.
- Sure.
(Attorney at law, Jung Woo Jin)
This is Park Ju Yeon
and Kang Seong Ha.
- Hello.
- Hi.
Everyone here including me is on Team One.
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
Come in.
Eun Kyung, we barely managed
to recruit the top candidate
to the divorce department,
so don't fire this one.
Let's get something straight.
I didn't fire anyone. They
left of their own accord.
You know that's not what I meant.
You've been pushing it.
Also, listen to what others have to say.
No one will be able to stay on your team
if you constantly speak your mind.
And here I thought people
admired me for not letting
other people sway me.
Kids these days are too weak-minded.
Let's say that's true.
They won't change though,
so we should change our view instead.
We lost three of our new
recruits by the end of last month
all because you drove them hard.
You're costing us, you know.
So what? Did the boss say something?
Besides, we only lost two.
Jung Eun Ho's still with us.
It's Jun Eun Ho, not Jung Eun Ho.
The boss still wouldn't dare to complain.
- Not when we're a cash cow.
- Exactly.
We should train new
talent, bring in more money,
and show him who's boss.
Sure.
How about I ask you a question?
Sure thing.
Let's say you have a client
who cheated on a spouse.
The married couple has
been separated for a year.
The client wishes to divorce the spouse
and start a new life with someone new.
What would you say?
Since Korean divorce
law is strictly fault-based,
I will say that the unfaithful spouse
cannot file for divorce.
And that is why you're
a law school student
and not an attorney.
In principle, a divorce filed by
the guilty party is dismissed
If the attorney only
preach about principles,
how are we different from law books?
An AI would be better with laws.
You'll meet with Ms. Cha Eun Kyung later.
Excuse me. I'm sorry to ask,
but are you sure I'm on the divorce team?
Ms. Han Yu Ri.
You have been assigned
to the divorce department.
I see.
Then there must have been a mix-up.
You, Cha Eun Kyung!
Where's Cha Eun Kyung? Get out here!
- Sir, wait.
- This isn't the place.
- Hey! Let go of me.
- Hold on.
- Cha Eun Kyung.
- Sir, please calm down.
- Cha Eun Kyung!
- Calm down, sir.
- Cha Eun Kyung, you.
- Wait.
- Stop him from entering.
- Goodness.
- Sir, please.
- Cha Eun Kyung.
- You can't do this.
- Let go.
Hold it and let go.
Sir, please.
What's this?
Did someone shoot the judge in the brains?
Why am I supposed to
give up half of my assets
to a woman who spent her time
staying home playing with the kids?
That was the judge's call.
Please appeal if you deem it unfair.
Also, I'd appreciate some courtesy.
Don't you dare talk like
this doesn't concern you.
But it doesn't concern me.
Attorneys represent you in court,
the ruling is up to the judges,
and paying your ex-wife
is your own business.
So technically, this doesn't concern me.
- What?
- Do you need consultation?
Why you little
Should I book you an appointment?
What are you yapping on about?
I came to you because you
were well-known in this field,
- but you robbed me.
- Sir, please.
If you take this any further,
you will go from client
to being the accused.
Darn.
This is how irresponsible women are!
Why don't us men take this outside, then?
What?
Are you also an attorney?
Sure. The men will talk.
Come on out.
Darn it!
- Hurry!
- Yes, sir. I'm coming.
Was I wrong to complain?
- Why that little
- Mr. Kim.
- Unbelievable.
- At a law firm, you can't
- Please have a seat here.
- Sure.
Ms. Cha, Ms. Han Yu Ri is here.
Hello.
I'm Han Yu Ri.
There's no Han Yu Ri in this office.
Only Han Yu Ri the attorney.
Excuse me for saying this,
but I interviewed
for the corporate
department on the 13th floor,
and that was my first choice.
Interviews are conducted
for the whole firm,
and we choose who works where.
We have five new recruits.
Four went to the corporate team
while you came to the divorce team.
Why was I the only one
I hear that divorce attorneys
spend most of their time
listening to clients complain and whine.
Do you still see divorce attorneys
as those who listen to clients whine?
Did you have me assigned here
because of what I said that day?
Do you think I like wasting my time?
Guess again as to why you're here.
Then,
is it because
I had the lowest score among the recruits?
The boss
probably didn't assign you
to your choice of department
because he thinks you
need to prove yourself.
Then, what can I do to move
to the corporate department?
Make yourself noticed on the divorce team.
Win ten cases in a row,
and I'll ask the boss to
consider your transfer.
So you're saying that I can transfer
to the corporate
department if I win ten cases.
That's what I said.
Do you have a car?
- I take the subway
- Buy one.
And roll up your sleeves.
My sleeves?
Buy a watch as well.
Time is everything to an attorney.
You must constantly be checking the time.
However, your client
will consider it rude
if you keep checking your phone.
- Sorry?
- Daejeong
is 1 of Korea's top 3 law firms.
Our fee is at least triple
the industry standard
as are our salaries.
Due to that, our efficiency
should also be tripled.
So to perform efficiently,
you will need your own
car and comfortable shoes.
Shouldn't you get to work, Ms. Han?
Work?
(Han Yu Ri)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
I'll take care of it.
This is Law Firm Daejeong.
Gosh. Each pile is 30 cases,
so there are 60 cases in total.
Can you believe Ms. Cha?
Shouldn't she go easy
on you on your first day?
If you're going to help,
sort them out for her.
I was going to do that when you came in.
(Han Yu Ri, In court)
Am I expected to be in court tomorrow?
What?
Ms. Cha, Mr. Park and his son
arrived for their 11am meeting.
You will first meet with that client
today at 11am.
Gather the files and come
to the conference room.
At 11am?
But that's in ten minutes.
The clock around here
revolves around Cha Eun Kyung.
Gosh, you'd better hurry.
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
Why are you standing here?
Where's the conference room?
(Conference room)
Are you sure I should
meet with the client alone?
Of course.
Mr. Park Jong Sik?
- Yes.
- He screams "affair."
Talk him into an uncontested divorce.
There might not have been an affair.
His face tells me he's lacking something.
Are you sure we should be
judging someone by his cover?
He dresses neatly in a style women like
and physical contact
comes naturally to him.
Is she perhaps Ms. Cha Eun Kyung?
That's right.
He's also moderately courteous.
When put together, you get a cheater.
I see his wife filed for divorce.
His son was forced to come
here to serve as a witness.
Good luck with that.
Gosh.
This is the last thing I
expected to happen in life.
He actually
cheated on her.
That's not true.
It's wrong.
Never have I thought of being
with a woman who isn't my wife.
So you're saying there wasn't an affair.
There isn't
any evidence of an affair
attached to your papers.
Because there isn't any.
How can there be evidence
when there wasn't an affair?
Then, who is Jang Eun Ji
that is listed as a second defendant?
Are you saying she isn't your mistress?
My mistress?
She's an employee of mine.
Then,
why did your wife file for
divorce claiming infidelity?
I know this isn't the
ideal time to say this,
but my wife suffers
from delusional jealousy.
(Eunhee Publishing House)
Tell me. Where are that pig and that skank?
Ma'am, what's going on?
The boss is doing inventory
Darn it!
I know you're in on it together.
How much did he pay you?
Where's that minx Jang Eun Ji?
Ma'am, Ms. Jang is out
of the office right now.
As if.
(Eunhee Publishing House)
My gosh!
Get out here, darn it.
- Jang Eun Ji!
- Honey?
- Come out here.
- What's going on?
As if you don't know.
- What's wrong?
- Move!
- Move!
- What is it? When did you get here?
- Come on.
- When?
Where's Jang Eun Ji?
- Where is she?
- She's out of the office.
As if she's out of the office.
Get your grubby mitt off me!
Min Joon.
Explain to the attorney.
Yes. Dad's right.
Mom gets suspicious to an extreme.
How bad is it?
She tells me to go through
Dad's phone while he's asleep.
She made me do it since I
was in elementary school.
When Dad has a company
dinner, she makes him send photos.
It must've been hard on you.
Mr. Park, you want a divorce, right?
No.
I won't divorce her.
She's slightly ill, but
she's my first love
and the mother of my son.
I must keep the family intact.
There's no proof of an affair here,
so there's not enough for a divorce.
I think I can get the lawsuit
dismissed as you wish.
Will you really get it dismissed?
Trust me.
"Trust me?"
No professional should say that lightly.
A doctor that says "trust
me" when a life is at stake?
An attorney that says "trust
me" when a future is at stake?
Are we deities?
You're just a rookie attorney.
As you predicted,
he was sued for cheating,
but there was no proof whatsoever.
If there's no proof, skip the alimony
and get him to agree
on a division of assets.
The client doesn't want a divorce.
Broken glass doesn't stick
back together just because
the judge says, "Make it work."
Think of how to clear more cases faster.
What?
Do you mean I should
clear cases like a restaurant
clears tables to seat more people?
Yes.
Don't waste pointless energy.
The plaintiff suffers
from delusional jealousy.
That's what every cheater says.
That's how they describe their spouses.
You don't believe it, do you?
Dad's right.
Mom gets suspicious to an extreme.
His son agreed.
He's the closest witness to
both the plaintiff and defendant.
Their offspring don't know everything.
They only see what their parents show them.
I think the defendant's
acting like a victim.
Ms. Cha. I'm convinced
he didn't have an affair.
I'll have the case dismissed.
There's no way a wife doesn't
know her husband's having an affair.
They can tell with all their senses.
There are only people who
failed to obtain the evidence.
You'll figure it out in time,
but I hope you do so soon.
Just how arrogant you're being.
My gosh.
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
(Law Firm Daejeong)
(Attorney at law, Cha Eun Kyung)
(Attorney at law, Han Yu Ri)
The kids with the worst
grades always revise
until the last minute,
and rookie attorneys wear black
with their new badge and read
files until they step into court.
I'll give you a ride while
you're on probation.
Buy a car soon.
What?
What are you reading?
I'm not sure what the judge will ask.
A courtroom isn't like a classroom.
There's no point in trying to get
the correct answer to each question.
A trial is a process of persuading
the judge at your own pace.
Yes, but it's my first trial, and
I should know what I'm doing.
If you can't answer the judge's question
"I'll prepare by the next
trial." That's all you say.
As calmly as possible.
Okay.
We'll begin the trial
for Divorce Court One.
Case number 2024-532.
Court's in session.
The plaintiff wants alimony
and 50 percent of the assets.
Your child is an adult.
Defendant One, what's
your opinion on divorce?
My client does not want a divorce.
Due to his wife's jealously
that bordered on delusion,
he suffered all his married life.
As the plaintiff is at fault,
this case should be
dismissed as the guilty party
cannot sue for divorce.
The plaintiff harassed
Defendant One to the point
where he couldn't function at work.
She had her son go
through his father's phone
and came to his workplace
many times to monitor him.
On July 22, 2023
and on September 3
Counsel, all the dates are on file.
You don't have to explain.
Okay.
She caused a scene at
his workplace three times.
Your Honor. I apologize.
I'm the plaintiff's attorney. I
submitted a POA this morning.
Defendant's counsel, you may continue.
Okay.
The plaintiff's delusional
jealousy was so severe,
she demanded alimony
without proof of an affair
Your Honor.
My client hired me a bit
later than recommended,
and I submitted the
evidence only this morning.
I guess the defending
counsel hasn't seen it yet.
Put it up on the screen.
(Evidence 1)
(S)
(C)
(O)
Do you see that?
- That's unbelievable!
- See?
- He's out of his mind.
- That's disgusting.
- Darn him!
- How could he?
Order in court. Silence.
I don't dare explain
what those initials mean,
but I'm pretty sure you know.
No. I'd like you to spell it out for us.
Yes, Your Honor.
At the top of the screen,
Defendant One says, "Shall we"
(S)
"meet up to copulate nearby?"
Defendant Two replies, "Sounds good."
Defendant One says
she should bring condoms,
but he uses the initial "C."
What does the last set of initials mean?
I believe it's something
done with the mouth.
- He's out of his mind.
- That's gross.
Defending counsel, what do you say?
It's not true at all.
(Plaintiff)
The plaintiff was diagnosed
with extreme bipolar disorder.
She's mentally unstable,
- and the proof could be faked
- No way!
You don't know how much my sister suffered!
Order in the court!
Sit down.
It's okay.
Your Honor.
I haven't seen the evidence myself
If you can't answer the judge's question,
"I'll prepare by the next trial."
That's all you say. As calmly as possible.
I'll prepare a response by the next trial.
Your Honor.
To identify which assets
are eligible for division,
I request access to the defendant's
accounts and transactions.
Yes, approved.
The plaintiff could have stolen
and hidden assets, so I request
she submits her financial details
and list of properties.
I stole his assets?
I bet he did the stealing!
Calm down and sit, please.
I'll see you all at the next hearing.
(In session)
Mom. My goodness.
Does your mom know
you do this for a living?
You could be charged
with assault and defamation.
Let go of me.
You witch. You're Jong
Sik's mistress, aren't you?
Stop it, Mom!
Get your facts straight
and do your job properly!
Okay?
- Let's go, Mom.
- My gosh.
Don't you have anything better
to do than to steal a married man?
- My gosh.
- It's okay.
Sit down, Mom.
- I don't believe this.
- Goodness.
Sit down.
What a mess of a first trial.
It's so annoying.
That witch.
I bet she slept with Park Jong Sik.
She wouldn't do this for
him unless he slept with her.
- Are they out of their minds?
- The disgusting rats.
My wife suffers from delusional jealousy.
She might suspect you and I.
How did he manage to
seduce that young attorney?
He must've bought her
a few designer bags
with the money he hid away.
She looked like a kid.
Not all attorneys are rich.
She fell for the handbags.
It's so darn infuriating.
It was a tough first day.
Here.
You saw the proof, didn't you?
Should I get him to confess?
I told you so.
It's obvious.
He had an affair, couldn't
handle the aftermath,
and decided to deny it.
People like that will never admit
their wrong even to their counsel
unless there's clear proof.
Get him to admit to it
and settle out of court.
I'll talk to my client.
Don't talk to him. Lead him.
Ms. Han, did the trial go well?
I'll come to your office right away.
Ms. Han. Mr. Park Jong Sik's here.
Thanks.
You said there would be no proof.
No.
You said you didn't have an affair.
Do you know how badly
I was humiliated in court?
How could you
lie to your own attorney of all people?
You need to cool down and
Do you think I can cool down?
I really didn't have an affair.
You're still saying that?
I'm hurt that my own
attorney doesn't believe me.
Are you?
Then how do you explain these texts?
(S, C, O)
Why does everyone think
this is proof of an affair?
The initial "S!"
Supper.
"Supper?"
What
Then
what about "C?"
What
does that mean if not "condom?"
Card.
My corporate credit card.
I'd left it behind the last time.
My gosh.
Then
what "O" was the best?
The organic beverage.
We'd ordered mojitos at a previous supper,
and that was very tasty.
An organic mojito?
I don't believe this.
Do you think the judge will believe that?
Is she just laughing or laughing at me?
If Park Jong Sik's affair material,
you're witch material.
Say that's what your client said.
He's better than you.
I should hire him.
Goodness.
Do you really want me to say that in court?
That he meant to bring
his corporate card
to supper where they'd
order organic drinks?
Ms. Han. We're hired to represent clients.
If the client insists they're innocent,
go with what they say.
Even so
You represent your client's profits.
You want to work in corporate law.
In this case, getting the
case dropped is a win.
Go for it.
I don't think the judge
will believe my client.
He'll just become a mockery.
If you say that because
you'd feel embarrassed,
put your shame aside.
There's no room for human Han Yu Ri here.
Only Han Yu Ri the attorney.
It's not because I feel embarrassed.
I don't think that's the fact.
I see.
You don't like it
because it feels like lying?
Yes. Lying to defend my client
would be unfair to the plaintiff.
Do you represent the plaintiff?
The defendant's paying you.
You will lie if you must.
Plus, that could be the truth.
It could be true they
wanted to meet for supper
with a credit card?
What if,
and it could be a massive if,
but what if it were true?
Even if 99 people out of 100 say
they meant to bring condoms
to a motel to fool around,
what if your client's telling the truth?
No man and female subordinate
would type "S" for
"supper" in a private chat.
- It's impossible.
- That's what you think.
We provide a service.
The judge makes the
decision, not the attorney.
So just do your job.
Win.
I saw the new hire's cover letter.
And?
She actually put down she'd work
in any department but divorce law.
- It's insane.
- Gosh.
As usual, it won't be easy.
Why does everyone hate divorce?
Divorce is the most fun for me.
- Seriously.
- Right.
You went to school together,
but you joined the firm first.
- Yes.
- Take good care of her.
I'll try to convince Attorney Cha.
What should I do?
Go out for a meal or
coffee and be a listening ear.
Give her space to relax
so she doesn't think about quitting.
Ms. Han.
Can I ask you something?
- What is it?
- Why do you hate
the divorce team so much?
Everyone wants to learn
working under Ms. Cha.
Did the rumors spread that far already?
I don't love divorce cases,
but honestly, I don't
love Ms. Cha even more.
Why? You've only seen her for a few days.
She came for a special
lecture when I was in law school.
- Yes?
- I didn't really like her then.
You are so uptight.
I'm already feeling
down from my first case.
I didn't study that hard
to be someone's assistant.
Have a drink.
And you need to win first.
You can't be picky right now.
Just do as Ms. Cha says.
She is very knowledgeable.
Did you always do as you were told?
Yes, of course.
Causing trouble in an
organization only make you tired.
Getting a steady paycheck is enough.
Then what is the fun of working?
Salarymen have fun
when they leave work right on
time to have grilled tripe and beer.
Try a piece. It's good.
Only squeeze your brain until 6pm.
Right.
Until 5:59pm.
Until 5:59pm?
In the last minute, you
have to pack your bag.
Right?
He is so shallow.
Yes, right.
Also, when you're struggling,
just talk to me about it.
I'll buy you grilled tripe and
beer and chicken and beer.
Whatever you want. Okay?
Also, let's have lunch
together from now on.
- Pardon?
- Let's just eat good food together.
Things like this.
Try some.
- Thank you.
- Of course.
(Seoul Family Court)
The defense. Is it true?
"C D S" means
"Use the card for supper?"
Yes, Your Honor.
Your Honor, if that were true,
they wouldn't need to use initials.
People use initials
when it's uncomfortable to write
embarrassing words explicitly.
Everyone knows that.
Everyone knowing something
doesn't make it a fact.
We will submit evidence of the plaintiff.
I see that it is a recording.
- Please insert it.
- Yes, sir.
(Deposition)
I'm sure he bought her some bags
with the money he hid
from his wife and children.
She was obviously young.
Just because she's an attorney,
it doesn't mean she's rich.
She was won over by the bags.
Gosh. That makes me so angry.
Excuse me. Could you please be quiet?
Yes, I'm sorry.
A skanky client
and a dirty attorney. What a great duo.
Your Honor. Recording
the conversation of others
is a violation of the Protection
of Communications Secrets Act.
I was in that same space,
and I was part of the conversation,
so I don't think this can be
seen as a violation of that act.
According to a Supreme Court ruling,
you must be part of the conversation
from the start for that to apply.
Even before I went into the bathroom,
in front of the courthouse,
the plaintiff's family
called me the defendant's mistress.
You're Park Jong Sik's
mistress, aren't you?
That's what they said to me.
I think there is enough reason to say
that I was part of the
conversation from the start.
We submit
the aforementioned
evidence to support our claim
that she is paranoid
enough to even distrust
her husband's relationship
with his attorney.
Nice.
Please display the next piece of evidence.
(Written Statement)
(I am the plaintiff's son, Park Min Jun.)
As you can see, the plaintiff
used her son to run all of her errands.
When I met her son in person,
I could confirm that he grew
up feeling very stressed
because of that reason.
Are you saying Min Jun wrote that?
Yes, that is correct.
Your Honor. I'm sure
Park Jong Sik, that punk,
I mean,
the defendant bribed him with something.
That jerk.
Bribed?
Is Mr. Park Min Jun
a child who does as he is told
when someone gives him a toy?
How dare you?
How dare you say my son's name?
Mr. Park Min Jun is an adult
and a witness who watched
the plaintiff and defendant's
married life for decades.
Your honor. From the confirmation
we requested previously,
we verified that the defendant
gave 30,000 dollars
to his son, Mr. Park Min Jun.
Please display the documents.
(Park Min Jun, outgoing, 30,000 dollars)
I knew it.
He got money from his dad
and wrote a fake statement.
He didn't even come to court
because he knew he couldn't
control his expressions.
That is not true.
His was not able to
come because of his work.
If so, what was the reason
for the 30,000 dollars?
It is an allowance.
Who gives 30,000 dollars as allowance?
The defendant
sincerely wishes for this
family to stay together.
However, he had to prepare for this case
to end in divorce.
Thinking his son would be
devastated because of the situation,
he gave his son that money
to get himself a place to live.
Saying the son's testimony is a lie
because his father gave him money
is not reasonable.
However, it is true
that this seems like an
incentivized relationship,
so we will proceed with the
planned witness examination.
(Defendant)
Did the plaintiff
visit the defendant's office often?
Yes. At least once a week,
she'd slam open the office
door and start swearing.
- It was a bit much, honestly.
- Where are those two?
When she comes bursting
in, it's so hard to stop her.
I thought of quitting several
times because of that.
They're all on the same
side as Park Jong Sik.
The plaintiff's counsel,
proceed with cross-examination.
(Plaintiff)
Defendant 1 and Defendant 2
have done things
in the office that could be
seen as having an affair, correct?
Mr. Park and Ms. Jang do often
leave the office together for work,
but I didn't sense anything like that.
If so, have you ever heard
Defendant 1 and Defendant 2
refer to dinner as supper?
(Witness)
One moment. Now that I think about it
What do you think about
naengmyeon for our midday meal today?
I thought you said Middle
Eastern, not midday.
- Sounds good.
- That sounds nice.
Sometimes, Ms. Jang says
"midday meal" and "supper."
I thought it was a bit strange.
- There's no way.
- Of course, there's no way.
We will end witness questioning
and finish the day here.
I will see you on the day of sentencing.
- Gosh.
- It's over?
Goodness.
Can you believe that?
She was a bit better this time.
You told me to make him just
confess and go for a settlement.
Why did you suddenly
tell me to fight it out?
That case had a 20,000-dollar incentive
if the divorce were to be dismissed.
Of course, we had to win.
I thought you were telling me
to fight for the minuscule chance
that Mr. Park didn't have an affair.
That's the minimum.
But she wants to get divorced so badly.
If she can't get divorced
Are you worried we might win?
You're so arrogant.
No, it's not that.
You have an arrogant attitude.
You must think you have the
power to control how things go.
If so, why did you change your mind?
You said you trusted our client.
You said the plaintiff was paranoid.
At the time, there was no evidence.
Stop acting like a judge and
do your job as an attorney.
You're like those attorneys in dramas.
I'll
take the subway back to the office.
You're good at wasting
your energy in weird ways.
I was hoping to run into you.
- You young
- Ma'am.
You can't speak to me like that and hit me.
Ms. Cha. You can go.
- Okay.
- Let go of me.
What a terrible wench.
- Mom. Let's go.
- Calm down, Mom.
- Let's go.
- How can I calm down?
- Let's just go!
- Stop it.
When I think of my Eun
Hee, I can't even sleep!
My gosh.
You wrote a statement for 30,000 dollars?
I worked so hard to raise you.
How could you do this to me?
Are you out of your mind?
What?
Why are you here?
I thought you were too
busy to come to the trial.
I see.
You gathered here to cook up your schemes.
No, it's not that.
- Please don't do this
- Hey.
Be honest.
You two were up to no good, weren't you?
Just admit it!
Apologize right now.
You should be the one to apologize.
The person who takes money
and spits out lies like a vending machine.
To ruin people's lives. You!
Your family turned away from
you because of this kind of behavior!
- I would get tired of it too!
- What?
Please stop!
I'm so tired of it.
Haven't you done enough for 20 years?
Please!
Please just stop.
Min Jun
What do you know?
What does some young attorney know?
You don't know how I came to be this way!
He's cheated six times already,
starting when Min Jun was five.
I saw you!
I saw you
doing that
in our bedroom
with other women!
What are you talking about?
It's all a misunderstanding.
Okay?
Let's drop the charges
and live happily together, okay?
Get your hands off of me!
I won't ask you to admit to it,
so please just let me divorce you.
Let me go, you jerk.
He's cheated six times already,
starting when Min Jun was five.
I won't ask you to admit to it,
so please just let me divorce you.
Let me go, you jerk.
I lost.
I won't get any of his assets,
and I have to pay for
that prick's attorney too.
How can the law be this way?
(Attorney Han Yu Ri)
Hello?
Isn't this Mr. Park Jong Sik's phone?
Honey.
Your attorney.
Ms. Han. I had to stop by somewhere.
How did the ruling go?
We won.
I see.
Thank you for your work.
Hi, Ms. Cha.
Please sit there.
- Hi.
- Hi.
I'll pour you a drink.
Good work, Ms. Cha.
Here's one for you too.
- Thank you.
- I need to leave for a radio show.
I'll leave after this drink.
Gosh, I'm sad to hear that.
Please stay for a bit longer.
Here you go. Good work today.
Thank you.
- I'll pour you a drink too.
- Thank you.
Don't get too excited
about winning the case.
Please stay humble and keep learning.
If you don't like that, you
can open your own office.
Okay?
Ms. Cha is being mean again.
Congratulations on winning your case.
- Here.
- Here.
- Congratulations.
- Congratulations.
Since we won the case, we
should have one more drink.
It's too late.
Get home safely.
Why are you only sending me away?
Gosh.
Mr. Han. I called a chauffeur.
Do you want a ride home?
It's okay.
I didn't drink much.
Also, I'm going to go back to the office.
Again?
We won. Why don't you look happy?
I'm not sure.
I did win, right?
First cases always feel
weird, whether you win or lose.
You'll be able to see the cases
more clearly going forward,
so don't try to be
perfect on your first case.
Yes, sir.
Also, Ms. Cha doesn't really show it,
but I'm sure she's proud of you.
Let's keep winning.
Thank you.
I'll get going first.
Goodnight.
Bye.
(Vacant)
Hello, everyone.
"Moon Ji Ae's Every
Day." This is Moon Ji Ae.
If I call this person the
nation's divorce attorney,
would anyone disagree?
Attorney Cha Eun Kyung
is here with us today.
Hello, I'm your attorney, Cha Eun Kyung.
Even if the attorneys do their best,
they don't always win.
Sometimes you must be afraid of the result.
You might get blamed.
- My goodness. She doesn't care
- You're right.
About that at all.
So you don't need to worry.
If I fight like I'm fighting for myself,
I reach the result I want in the end.
You only deal with people who get divorced,
but how do you manage to
keep your family congenial?
You're amazing in many ways.
My family is my highest priority.
Perhaps that's how I understand
those people who had
to make that decision
and love this job.
- Yes, no wonder you became
- Respect.
The nation's divorce attorney.
I know this from experience,
but when you work, your family
often comes second in priority.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
("Moon Ji Ae's Every Day")
What makes you call me at this hour?
Ms. Cha.
I'm calling you because
you left the record
for trial tomorrow morning.
Oh, did I?
Can you ask someone
to bring it to my house?
Everyone went home after dinner.
I also have a plan. I'm sorry.
It's okay. I'll go get it.
Congratulations on your first win.
(Verdict)
Judgment one.
Dismiss the plaintiff's claim.
We lost.
Judgment two. The plaintiff is
I have to pay for that
prick's attorney too.
Subjected to pay for the lawsuit.
Based on the text messages
Defendants 1 and 2 shared
- the plaintiff submitted, - She left.
Look at you.
It's hard to tell the
defendants had an affair.
Also,
the plaintiff and Defendant One's son
supports Defendant One's stance.
Considering the fact
that the plaintiff and
Defendant One have
a possibility of recovering
their love and trust,
it is hard to tell
their marriage is ruined
enough to be restored.
(The Resignation)
(I, Attorney Han Yu Ri)
Oh, right. Mr. Han.
There's this awesome
place on the 16th floor.
It's called the relaxing room.
If you go lie down there when
you're tired while working overtime,
you'll pass out right away.
(Jo Jeong Hyeon, Ha Jin Yeong)
(Relaxing Room)
We had a doctor in this office?
Didn't you know? He's Ms. Cha's husband.
For medical advice.
He's here on time.
That's him.
He's Ms. Cha's husband.
His office is on the 16th floor.
I see.
Ms. Han?
What?
(Good Partner)
I thought she was working overtime,
but she was writing her resignation.
If she insists on leaving, soothe her.
Tell Ms. Han Yu Ri to come to my office.
What would you do?
Me? I'd tell right away.
Maybe it's best not to know.
Are you coming to the hotel?
You were with Ms. Cha, right?
Your husband.
Doctor Kim Ji Sang