Divorce Attorney Shin (2023) s01e04 Episode Script
Episode 4
DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN
DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN
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EPISODE 4
Hey.
Ms. Lee.
Why are you here so early?
SHIN SUNG-HAN
LAW OFFICE
I was just passing by.
And I wanted to tell you something.
Are you usually the first one to arrive?
Not really.
Just today.
You should get started with work.
I came to say…
I'm sorry.
What?
It felt like everyone recognized me.
I couldn't stop thinking about that,
so I couldn't get a part-time job.
But I still shouldn't have
shown up here with my résumé.
I got impatient
and I couldn't think straight.
I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable.
I'm here to get my résumé back.
It's fine if you threw it out.
Your résumé is with…
Mr. Jang right now.
And I understand that you were
acting out of desperation.
Also,
I doubt that every single person
recognizes you.
About that door.
How did you fix it so easily that day?
That was really surprising.
I surprise myself sometimes.
I'm good at everything.
Attorney Shin really is here early.
He called me at 6:30 a.m.
telling me to get coffee and sandwiches.
He's becoming high-maintenance.
I mean, how is he going to live without…
- First day?
- Thanks for the tea.
Do you have my résumé?
You should stay and eat.
He got two servings.
Of course!
I knew you'd be coming,
so I bought two cups of coffee.
You haven't eaten, right?
- Their sandwiches are amazing.
- Yes, it's good.
No, thanks. You should have them.
I don't eat flour.
Attorney Shin, Mr. Jang.
What is it, Ms. Yu? Is something wrong?
- Is this a line?
- Yes, I've been waiting for a bit.
Hey, it's Lee Seo-jin.
- Why would she be here?
- It's her.
- What's going on?
- What do we do?
What do you mean? You're the paralegal.
- This is your job.
- I've never done this before.
- If you'll excuse me…
- Where are you going?
- I have a job interview.
- What job?
You can't…
Your clients are waiting.
What?
- What?
- What?
I knew you two would make a great team.
Please get to work right away.
I have an appointment with a client.
- I'll be going now.
- Where are you…
We should get to work, right?
Let's do this.
See? It is Lee Seo-jin.
Yes, it's me.
I'll be helping you.
Please take a seat
in the order of your arrival.
She's amazing.
SAEAN BUILDING
I wonder.
Who is this Shin Sung-han
and why is Park Yu-seok out to get him?
Is he a tough one?
Goodness, I'm sorry!
- Hurry.
- Watch where you're going!
Goodness, I'm sorry.
- One second.
- Yes?
Are you Mr. Shin Sung-han?
Mr. Competent, actually.
No way.
Piano Man?
YEONGEUN DAILY
Goodness, Attorney Shin.
Hello.
You must be getting a lot of business.
I know, it's weird.
I've been meaning to visit you.
Really?
I don't think we can
talk in the office right now.
Should we go out for a cup of tea?
I have to finish my work.
What work?
These railings are squeaky clean.
- Let's go get a cup of morning coffee.
- But…
- Come on.
- Okay.
All right.
Attorney Shin Sung-han.
Things just got really interesting.
A cleaning lady?
Yes, her name is Ms. Park Ae-ran.
- Get ready for your first case.
- Pardon?
You're done with your internship.
We should get you started.
How about a divorce case?
A divorce case?
It's nice and familiar, don't you think?
You can defend Park Ae-ran's husband.
Will I be up against
Attorney Shin Sung-han then?
You seem excited.
I should get ready.
But where's our client?
Just wait. I'll bring him to you.
Yes, sir. Understood.
Hey, I'll give you an address.
Find the husband of Park Ae-ran,
a cleaner of that building.
So?
Have you looked for them?
I did try to look for them…
but then…
Why were you in there?
I was trying to see
if your mother had any anxiety medication.
Why?
I couldn't sleep,
so I was wondering if she had any.
But you're already seeing a doctor.
You knew I was
getting treated for depression?
And you pretended not to know?
Go downstairs and get some rest.
You know what irritates me the most?
That mouth.
That mouth of yours
that has never taken my side.
That's what I hate the most.
What am I supposed to do?
You didn't see
how much Mother has suffered
since she was younger.
I saw everything!
I grew up seeing her suffer!
I'm her only child. Can't you just…
That old woman…
- She doesn't have much longer to live.
- Seo Byeong-cheol!
How old do you think I am?
How old do you think
your wife is right now?
I slave away
from morning to night at my age
because of my mother-in-law.
Can't you see that?
What you're looking for
isn't here.
So please.
Stop wasting your energy
and go downstairs.
I think he already caught on
and hid them from me.
How am I going to find things
that he's so determined to hide?
So have you had any
other issues with your husband
besides your mother-in-law?
Honestly, he's a good man.
That's why he remembers
all the suffering his mother went through
and always lets her have her way.
He's great to the kids too.
We'd have no reason to argue
if it weren't for her.
She's going to sue me.
She got a diagnosis.
Goodness, she's making a bold move.
I don't know what to do.
My heart is racing.
Even my depression medication
hasn't been working.
Depression?
Are you seeing a doctor?
Yes, for about three years now.
Goodness.
That is quite a sad
yet precious piece of information.
I wish you'd told me sooner.
Goodness. Let's see…
Let's see. A lawsuit…
We'll file a countersuit.
What?
Listen carefully, Ms. Park.
From this point on,
you really need to brace yourself.
You have to do exactly as I say.
Okay.
What should I do?
We're going to sue her for defamation.
I'm going to sue her?
Yes.
Can we sue her for defamation
- just because she insulted me?
- No.
Listen, Ms. Park.
You have never hit your mother-in-law.
What?
But my husband and kids saw--
No, your children weren't there.
Your mother-in-law couldn't
contain her anger and pushed you.
But she wasn't strong enough,
so she fell backward on her own.
But your neighbors will hear a rumor
that you hit your mother-in-law.
And we'll file a countersuit
against her for defamation.
Do you understand?
But that would be lying.
Ms. Park.
Think about that building.
Isn't your mother-in-law lying,
claiming that it's hers?
Right?
- Drink your coffee.
- Okay.
So I said, "Shin Sung-han was a guy
who had sung about his shin."
Talking shit about me again?
- You're back.
- Hey.
- What's that?
- Did you get coffee?
I can't drink two cups.
I have acid reflux.
I see.
Gosh, my esophagus.
So how did you handle everyone
who came this morning?
I put a report on your desk
with their names, contacts,
- and stories.
- "Stories"?
Come on, this isn't a radio show.
I mean the reasons for their visits.
Things feel really different today.
It feels like a real office.
Is that so?
Thank you for your hard work.
So why are you all gathered in my office?
We talked to the clients here.
Is that so?
Thank you for the useful information.
Could you please get lost?
You punk. We've done so much today.
Sae-bom.
I told you I quit.
Should I go home now
or will I get more training?
Have you had lunch?
Well…
Rather than sitting across
from each other,
this kind of layout is a little more…
Right?
I agree with you.
If you're doing this to make sure I eat,
thanks.
No, I'm just sharing
information on good restaurants.
It's important in Seocho-dong.
This ramyeon place has tradition.
She's the second owner.
She claims to be the original one,
but we'll need to fact-check that
once the first owner gets here.
I didn't put eggs in it.
I heard you like your ramyeon clean.
Okay.
You know…
I'm a fan.
Thank you.
You know,
I'm going to turn this place
into a macaron shop.
Please come by once I do.
If you give me an autograph,
I'll frame it.
I don't think this shop
goes well with macarons.
Right?
Thank you for the food.
Don't give her one for her macaron shop.
Okay?
She should keep this recipe alive
in the spirit of artisanship.
Great noodles, right?
And this sound.
There's a pork cutlet place back there.
It's another great place.
They use fresh oil.
Once you start working with us,
try that place too.
It's great.
Guess I'll be seeing you around.
Mom said this place was a prime location.
She was right.
Please leave an autograph.
Not for macarons. Don't do it.
DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN
Gosh, this weather.
Jo Jeong-sik, you prick!
Drink after we're done setting up!
You better only drink your portion.
I don't care if you run out later.
Four cans are mine.
I've been running around
while you guys are sitting.
I'm thirsty.
Your office seemed busy.
It was so hectic.
If it hadn't been for Seo-jin…
Seo-jin? Lee Seo-jin?
She works with us.
No way.
Hey, I'm taking one of your monitors.
Dude, just buy one.
I got mine second-hand.
- Aren't you a VIP on that marketplace app?
- Hyeong-geun is.
I'm the one who buys supplies.
How is it that
I have more staff than clients?
Hey.
Did you not see all the new clients today?
That's meaningless.
I can't possibly take on all those cases.
Hey, you should redecorate your office.
I mean, you got a new staff member.
Redecorate, my ass.
He only buys used goods
because he doesn't know when he'll quit.
- He's so cheap.
- Stingy bastard.
-In my dream,
-You did that in your dream too?
I saw Ju-hwa.
Thanks for coming.
I'll call you. Bye.
Where's Gi-yeong?
He's too young.
But this is…
His mother is…
His mom is…
Sung-han.
It's tough for us too.
- Get out.
- Sung-han.
And stop calling my name, you asshole!
Are you all right, Sung-han?
Let's sit you down somewhere.
He's supposed to be here as family.
But he just came as a guest.
My poor Ju-hwa…
Come on.
Damn it.
No wonder he's
always tired during the day.
He can't focus.
Hey, did you meet…
Ji-eun?
Yes.
What did she say?
Just the usual.
Let's go to sleep.
Okay, let's go to sleep.
- By the way…
- Yes?
Why do we suddenly have so many clients?
Beats me.
Hello.
Mr. Seo Byeong-cheol?
Here.
KEUMHWA LAW FIRM
ATTORNEY PARK YU-SEOK
Those of us at Keumhwa would
like to help you with your divorce suit.
Keumhwa?
Yes, Keumhwa Law Firm.
We're one of the most famous law firms.
We are the ones
who were behind
Assemblyman Kim Jin-guk's acquittal.
Do you know that case?
Yes.
Not a good law firm then.
Also,
I don't want a divorce.
Goodness, Mr. Seo.
Your wife is seeing
her attorney every day to prepare.
Didn't you know?
If she has an attorney,
you won't be able
to handle the suit alone.
All divorces are like that.
You lose everything
if you're not prepared.
How do you know me?
No, how did you know
what's happening in my family?
My sister-in-law lives
in your neighborhood.
The whole town knows about it.
Our law firm has a rule
that a new lawyer must
take up their first case pro bono.
We wondered who we should help this time.
Then I heard my sister-in-law
and thought, "This is it."
Let us help you. Free of charge.
We're going to sue her for defamation.
Listen, Ms. Park.
You have never hit your mother-in-law.
I know you never went to college,
but didn't your mother teach you anything?
You got pregnant before marriage.
You don't do a thing at home.
Use cloth diapers.
How dare you waste money on these?
Your husband is out there slaving away!
Where are you going?
Byeong-cheol and I are going on a trip
with his college friends
and their spouses.
We told you before.
Yes, you said you're going to Jeju Island.
I'm very envious of your life.
I broke my back to raise him,
but you're the one
who gets all the nice things.
This world is just unfair.
Hey, honey.
I don't think I can go.
It's not that.
I'm not feeling too well.
I think my vertigo is back.
I'm too dizzy to get on a plane.
Bye.
I heard you're seeing a divorce attorney.
Is this true?
Do you think I'll just sit back
and do nothing?
I met with an attorney
from Keumhwa Law Firm today.
Do you have any idea how famous they are?
Don't think about taking this to court.
Let's stop here.
Good for you. I hope you come prepared.
I can't believe you!
Do you think you could win
after you hit your mother-in-law?
When did I ever hit your mother?
I did hear that false rumor going around.
I'm going to sue her.
I'm going to sue her for defamation.
Park Ae-ran!
She's accusing me
when she fell on her own.
She thinks I'm a doormat
and that I have no honor to defend,
but I'm going to sue her.
I never hit her!
Where's Gi-yeong?
He's not feeling well.
I'm making porridge.
Shouldn't he see a doctor?
Gi-yeong cried.
Ha-yul, let's eat.
Okay.
What's wrong?
I'm not sure.
- A fight with a friend?
- Does he have one?
It's still morning, honey.
I'll explain later.
You'll be late for work.
Mom.
Why can't Gi-yeong meet Uncle Sung-han?
Ha-yul, can you eat more?
I don't want to.
Then brush your teeth and get ready.
Okay.
Honey.
Here's how I feel.
I think our immediate family
is the most important thing.
Gi-yeong, Ha-yul, you, and me.
The four of us matter the most.
With Ha-yul growing up,
I don't think we need the confusion
caused by keeping that man in our lives.
Gi-yeong is still young.
Is this necessary?
To be honest, it's very tough for me.
It feels like I'm living with his mom.
It feels like there are
five of us, not four.
She's dead. Why are you so concerned?
You know that I made sure
you got Gi-yeong's custody
because I wanted to make a perfect family.
If he lived with his mom,
I knew I couldn't bear
seeing you looking after them.
So what is this?
Why does his uncle…
Why does his uncle have to
come between us?
Let him go this month.
Let him say goodbye.
Thank you, honey.
For understanding me.
Go meet your uncle.
I can go?
Go on.
- Hello?
- Uncle Sung-han!
Hey, Gi-yeong!
You sound so happy.
What are you so excited about?
I can go to your place next week.
Sounds great!
Let's have a blast, okay?
Okay. I'll see you then. Bye!
Okay, bye!
Oh, yeah.
Come on, man!
ATTORNEY SHIN SUNG-HAN
Hey.
Go back to your desk, man.
I'm too shy.
Why?
- No.
- Come on.
- Leave me alone. I'm busy.
- I need to talk to you.
You lunatic.
My desk…
Yes?
It's right across from Ms. Lee's.
I feel shy.
Hyeong-geun.
Yes?
Get lost.
You idiot.
The views just keep going up.
When will I get to see
Shin Sung-han, the pianist's
inspired performance
with my own two eyes?
You pricks.
I shouldn't even call you two my friends.
You're unbelievable.
How can you tease me over this?
You already know how I've lived
and the reason
why I gave up on playing the piano!
What's wrong?
Are you crying?
Are you?
It didn't hit you.
I threw it to your left to avoid
hitting you. To my one o'clock.
And even if I did hit you,
you punk.
Even if you were hit
in your face like this,
it's nothing to cry about.
There's no reason
to get all teary like that.
Hyeong-geun. Hey.
Jang Hyeong-geun.
Jang…
Wait.
Mr. Jang.
Mr. Jang? What's wrong?
Did you make him cry?
- I didn't.
- But he's crying.
That's the reason I'm asking him.
Attorney Shin.
- Yes?
- Do you have a minute?
I didn't make him cry!
I get that.
JI-EUN
I couldn't say this last time we met.
I'm pregnant.
Let's put an end to this.
Please.
So…
I think we could use
a separate consultation room.
A consultation room?
Isn't my office enough?
You saw the list, right?
It might be too much for you to handle,
so I gave it some thought.
I thought I could talk to them
before they see you.
You'll talk to them yourself?
It'd be easier for them
to talk to me than to you.
"Compared to Lee Seo-jin,
my situation isn't that bad."
I think it's a good strategy.
It's not.
Let's forget the consultation room then.
I'll just talk to them here.
Will you give us privacy?
I'll consider having…
a consultation room.
Are you planning to hire new lawyers
with all these cases--
No, not at all.
All right.
Attorney Park gave me
a short overview of your case.
Will you be getting a divorce?
Well, yes.
She wants a division of property
on the building.
- Is that right?
- More importantly,
she wants to sue my mother for defamation.
What does she mean by defamation?
She claims she never hit my mother
and the neighbors are pointing
their fingers at her for no reason.
Man.
Piano Man has an awesome strategy.
Please talk to your wife again
about the defamation charges.
She could have said it out of anger.
I'll schedule a mediation session then.
"Defamation"?
- It was good, right?
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Hey.
Do you want ramyeon?
- Yes.
- Without eggs?
Yes.
- Do you have hot chilies?
- Yes.
I want extra.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Your mother used to sell
leftover soju by the glass.
Do you have any?
No.
I see.
I drink wine.
5,000 won per glass.
Is that too much?
This is good wine.
I'll take it.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Four glasses of wine
and a bowl of ramyeon.
So 5 times 4, plus 3,500.
That's 23,500 won, right?
The ramyeon is on the house.
Thank you.
Ramyeon and wine.
Not bad.
Have you tried it?
Have you tried ramyeon with wine?
Have you?
WHAT YOU'RE HOLDING
IS EXTREMELY PRECIOUS
AIM FOR THE MIDDLE
AND DON'T SPILL ANYTHING
Forget the lawsuit.
Get a grip!
I did get a grip.
So don't worry about me
and be ready to be served.
Aren't you ashamed to see the kids?
I've been ashamed to see them until now.
- Not anymore.
- Are you really the Ae-ran I know?
Have you always been this brazen?
Get out.
I'm working.
After what you did to Mother,
- what is this nonsense?
- Hello.
- Goodness.
- Hello.
Hello.
Ms. Park, I'll file your lawsuit today.
Okay.
How could an attorney
encourage her to lie?
"Lie"?
No, I believe my client's words.
I didn't know you were like this.
I've trusted you all these years!
To think that I felt sorry for you
and never once raised my voice!
This isn't fair.
My life is unfair.
Ms. Park.
Does it feel unfair?
Is it devastating to know
that your wife is lying
when you've trusted her all your life?
Do you have to ask?
Well,
how do you think Ms. Park feels?
She's been mistreated
and psychologically abused
by her mother-in-law her whole life,
with only her husband to trust.
But now you're lying
that the building you two bought together
belongs to your mother.
So how do you think Ms. Park feels?
I've only heard
her side of the story, but…
So?
That's why she's
screwing me over like this?
No, screwing you over?
Ms. Park has never hit your mother,
so she's claiming so.
And she's filing defamation charges
to defend the honor
of her tough yet diligent life.
You're a lawyer, so you'd know.
You know Keumhwa Law Firm, don't you?
I'm preparing my case with them,
so good luck.
Keumhwa?
Why is he coming after me already?
Damn it. My stomach hurts.
Come on.
Damn it.
No!
Hello?
Hello? Hyeong-geun.
Hyeong-geun, where are you?
Outside?
There's no toilet paper in here.
Bring me some.
You can't?
I can't have Sae-bom come here!
It's embarrassing.
Fine, I'm hanging up.
Why did you cry?
Hey.
And who did you drink with?
Alone?
Hey.
Damn it.
Why did you tell me to come over so late?
Your place is so much closer.
Why did you call him?
He looks fine. Why are you so worried?
You think he looks fine right now?
He cried.
What?
Look at you.
Why, you…
You can't hit his face
just because he teased you a little!
I wouldn't be this frustrated if I did.
You know that cushion in my office, right?
The light and comfy one.
- I just--
- You threw that at his face?
Do you know how humiliating that is?
It's not his face that hurts,
but his heart,
you stupid lawyer.
It didn't even hit him.
Then why the hell is he crying?
That's what I'm saying!
I'm pregnant.
Let's put an end to this.
Please.
So this child isn't yours.
And it'd be weird for you to raise it.
Do you see why I cried now?
You can leave now.
Good grief.
- Goodness.
- Are you okay?
I feel dizzy when I get up these days.
Take a seat.
I should sleep over.
Me too. I'll sleep over too.
I'm suddenly sleepy.
Okay, you can sleep over.
- I'll leave.
- Okay, we'll leave.
We're leaving.
Go to your room and sleep.
Don't drink again, okay?
Throw on a blanket.
Think happy thoughts.
It's nice to be home.
Yes.
Lie down…
and get some sleep.
Okay.
Is Ae-ran set on getting a divorce?
Go to sleep.
It's for the better.
She's good for nothing.
You'll find a ton of women out there.
They'll all be better than her.
Do you want water?
You better get your head straight.
We're not giving her any money.
She's the only reason
that you couldn't marry
that vice principal's daughter.
She was a teacher, she was pretty…
My heart breaks
whenever I think about that.
It's all in the past.
Why brood over it all your life?
How can I not?
I always feel furious
whenever I see that dimwit.
Goodness.
She'll be the death of me.
Mom.
Grandma got discharged.
I know.
Go get some rest.
I'll take care of everything.
SEOUL FAMILY COUR
Attorney Shin Sung-han?
Yes?
Nice to meet you.
I'm Choi Jun from Keumhwa Law Firm.
I see.
This is my first case,
and I'm excited to be up against you.
I just finished my internship.
I was expecting Attorney Park.
He said a rookie could
handle an easy case like this.
An easy case?
Attorney Shin.
You're so cool.
You packaged this as a defamation case.
- I'm in awe.
- Go on in.
But I still think we'll win.
Then I'll see you inside.
What an oddball.
Attorney Shin.
Hello, Ms. Park.
You're here.
You seem nervous.
Don't be. I'll do all the talking.
Don't worry.
Let's go.
As you can see in the financial documents,
when the building was bought
on September 21, 2010,
the defendant was the one
who made the down payment.
It was also he who paid
the installment a month later
as well as the last bit of balance.
Therefore, the building
actually belongs to the defendant.
When his business was struggling,
he wanted to protect his assets.
He transferred the title
to his mother, Ms. Park Eul-bun,
without discussing it with the plaintiff.
Hence, we request a share of the property.
That building was
the defendant's gift to his mother.
It's no longer his building.
And of course, it is registered
under Ms. Park Eul-bun's name.
A gift?
His family didn't have a place to live,
but he gave a building
to his mother as a gift?
Yes, he did.
How can he do that?
The defendant's business began to struggle
five years prior to the title change.
Which means he has had zero income
since then and to this day,
for eight years.
Then who do you think has been
making a living for this family?
That's right, it's the plaintiff.
She makes gimbap early in the morning,
cleans a building all afternoon,
then works as a server on weekends.
The plaintiff has been
the only person in her family
who makes any money at all.
The claim that he gave away
the building protected by her sacrifices
is just unacceptable.
We do feel deep remorse
about these circumstances.
The defendant has also been
trying hard to find a job.
However, he witnessed
his mother getting beaten by his wife.
He has been receiving
psychotherapy since then.
It's such a shame
that despite all of this,
instead of regretting her actions,
she's only interested
in the division of property.
The plaintiff has received treatment
for depression and panic disorder
for over three years.
The defendant knew of her condition
yet continued to stay indifferent.
I cannot help but say
this is a great shame.
Please check the medical certificate
to see the cause of her severe depression.
MEDIATORS
I…
hit my mother-in-law.
- As her attorney--
- I…
lied to my lawyer.
I've been angry all my life
and I ended up doing that.
I'm sorry.
But I still…
want my share…
of that building.
The title was transferred
without my knowledge--
I'm sorry,
but he didn't need consent
as the building was under his name.
Mediators, may I ask Mr. Seo a question?
Sure.
Mr. Seo.
Do you really think
that building only belongs to you?
Do you not recall
the conversation you had with her?
You told her
you had temporarily transferred the title
because your business
was facing difficulties.
Do you not recall saying that?
Don't answer that.
Mediators.
- In the document we submitted--
- Wait.
Here.
Please listen to it.
What is it?
You'll know when you hear it.
Mr. Seo, you should have
discussed this with me first.
Mediators.
We have not discussed this evidence.
Please give us time to talk.
Well…
Why don't you respect
your client's decision,
Attorney Choi?
The building at 122 Hwagok-dong is
under Park Eul-bun's name.
But it originally belongs to my son,
Seo Byeong-cheol.
I am keeping it under my name for now,
but it is Seo Byeong-cheol's building.
Is that good? It's good, right?
This is…
a notarized transcript of this recording.
You must be worn out.
You've been through so much.
When you said we should say
that I didn't hit her,
I didn't know why.
Were you flustered?
I still had no idea when you asked
if my husband was a good man
apart from my mother-in-law.
Forget the lawsuit.
Get a grip!
I did get a grip.
So don't worry about me
and be ready to be served.
Aren't you ashamed to see the kids?
I've been ashamed to see them until now.
Not anymore.
Are you really the Ae-ran I know?
Have you always been this brazen?
I still saw some romance between you.
"Romance"?
There was a musician named Schumann.
His wife was named Clara.
Schumann wrote Three Romances
and gave it to Clara as a gift.
And then Clara…
Well, anyway…
In short,
I put my trust in your husband today.
I left it up to his sincerity.
- I don't think it was a good defense.
- Don't say that.
You helped me see
my husband's true feelings.
It was a great defense.
You did well.
Thank you.
Why would you give her
a share of the building?
She's done nothing for it!
All she ever did was ruin your life!
She didn't ruin my life.
- Stop that.
- Of course she did.
If it weren't for her,
the vice principal's daughter--
His daughter said…
She said she wouldn't marry me.
What?
When I told her
I wanted you to live with us,
she didn't want to marry me.
She said we should find you a home
so we could live with her family
because she was an only child.
- Goodness.
- So we had broken up long ago,
then I began to drink my life away.
Back then,
Ae-ran was the employee
who made me hangover soup every morning.
She didn't get pregnant by chance.
I had serious feelings for her
for a very long time.
Why did you let me be your burden?
Why couldn't you marry into that family?
I meant everything to you!
I couldn't do that.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Why are you telling me this now?
I didn't want to break your heart.
Goodness.
Goodness.
How did you figure out Ms. Park's husband?
That they still had romance?
One of the Three Romances
by Schumann is titled,
"Simple, heartfelt."
When they began to scream at each other
at the top of their lungs…
How can I put this? I kept hearing…
the romance in the background.
Where are you parked?
In the public parking lot.
Just register your car
for parking at the office.
You'd have to rush to pick up
Hyeon-u from the academy on time.
CUT YA HAIR
Come and eat.
What are you doing?
I'm going downstairs right away.
You should eat.
You only had hospital food.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me.
I was insane.
I was out of my mind.
Get up.
I deserve to die.
I said, get up.
I'll send Byeong-cheol downstairs.
Cook him a warm meal.
You don't want to?
Will you divorce him?
I don't have the right to do that.
Thanks to you,
all these years,
I had the luxury of growing old
with warm food and housing.
If it hadn't been
for a slow girl like you,
I'd be in a nursing home by now.
It's delicious.
Thank you.
LAWYER PARK YU-SEOK
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Embarrassed to lose your first case?
I didn't lose.
They withdrew the suit, so it was a tie.
Then why?
There's another place I want to work at.
Are you sulking about
getting a divorce suit
as your first case?
I want to be an expert in divorce suits.
Thank you for everything!
What's wrong with him?
Damn it.
Professor Choi and I have
lived together for over three years.
You already know. This is meaningless.
Please divorce him.
Go ahead and live that way.
It's not so bad for me.
There's no use
in getting jealous at this age.
We can both live at ease,
just as we are now.
This is ridiculous.
If you don't divorce him, a man will die.
He'll die.
No matter how much you hate him,
he is your son's father.
I'd rather be widowed than divorced.
You can have my drink.
CAUTION, WET PAIN
This way, please.
You got this!
No, not there.
Thank you.
An expansion?
So much pressure already.
Those must be the grapes
that he wanted to ruin.
So why are you here?
I hear you're looking for lawyers.
We are? No way.
But you put up a job ad…
I guess you didn't know.
I mean, we don't need two lawyers here.
Last time I was here, it looked like
you were getting a lot of clients
- after you won Lee Seo-jin's case.
- No.
We don't handle that many cases.
I tend to put maximum effort
into every single case.
And another important personal note.
I don't want to work with a lawyer
who was with Keumhwa before.
Keumhwa is a large firm, right?
I learned a lot there.
Exactly. You learned a lot there.
So you should keep climbing
the ladder within Keumhwa.
But I like it here.
Listen.
Attorney Lee Jun…
- No, Kim Jun…
- Choi Jun.
- Choi Jun. A single-syllable name.
- Yes.
I don't want to get involved
with Keumhwa in any way.
We're already tied closely together
by some terrible misfortune.
So I'm sorry,
- but please leave.
- I can't go back.
- Why not?
- I turned in my resignation.
I have nothing to do with Keumhwa now,
and I ran straight over
because you're just my type.
Attorney Choi.
- Let me give you a piece of advice.
- Okay.
Run back quickly
before your resignation is processed.
But I want to work here.
How about this?
If you hire me…
I'll take this down.
What?
I'm the owner of this channel.
- June Man?
- June Man.
- Like Jun.
- June.
So it was you?
Yes. You're so awesome.
- Did you film it too?
- I even edited it myself.
I see.
You son of a bitch!
DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon
I planted someone in that office.
Delete it.
You'll hire me, right?
Ms. Lee, you can be
the intake coordinator.
He's going to die.
Things often get crazier than expected.
I was one of them, so I'll be fine.
That's a great attitude.
If Ms. Ma returns…
About Gi-yeong.
If I asked him to come with me to Hawaii…
Lady.
What do you think you're doing?
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EPISODE 4
Hey.
Ms. Lee.
Why are you here so early?
SHIN SUNG-HAN
LAW OFFICE
I was just passing by.
And I wanted to tell you something.
Are you usually the first one to arrive?
Not really.
Just today.
You should get started with work.
I came to say…
I'm sorry.
What?
It felt like everyone recognized me.
I couldn't stop thinking about that,
so I couldn't get a part-time job.
But I still shouldn't have
shown up here with my résumé.
I got impatient
and I couldn't think straight.
I'm sorry for making you uncomfortable.
I'm here to get my résumé back.
It's fine if you threw it out.
Your résumé is with…
Mr. Jang right now.
And I understand that you were
acting out of desperation.
Also,
I doubt that every single person
recognizes you.
About that door.
How did you fix it so easily that day?
That was really surprising.
I surprise myself sometimes.
I'm good at everything.
Attorney Shin really is here early.
He called me at 6:30 a.m.
telling me to get coffee and sandwiches.
He's becoming high-maintenance.
I mean, how is he going to live without…
- First day?
- Thanks for the tea.
Do you have my résumé?
You should stay and eat.
He got two servings.
Of course!
I knew you'd be coming,
so I bought two cups of coffee.
You haven't eaten, right?
- Their sandwiches are amazing.
- Yes, it's good.
No, thanks. You should have them.
I don't eat flour.
Attorney Shin, Mr. Jang.
What is it, Ms. Yu? Is something wrong?
- Is this a line?
- Yes, I've been waiting for a bit.
Hey, it's Lee Seo-jin.
- Why would she be here?
- It's her.
- What's going on?
- What do we do?
What do you mean? You're the paralegal.
- This is your job.
- I've never done this before.
- If you'll excuse me…
- Where are you going?
- I have a job interview.
- What job?
You can't…
Your clients are waiting.
What?
- What?
- What?
I knew you two would make a great team.
Please get to work right away.
I have an appointment with a client.
- I'll be going now.
- Where are you…
We should get to work, right?
Let's do this.
See? It is Lee Seo-jin.
Yes, it's me.
I'll be helping you.
Please take a seat
in the order of your arrival.
She's amazing.
SAEAN BUILDING
I wonder.
Who is this Shin Sung-han
and why is Park Yu-seok out to get him?
Is he a tough one?
Goodness, I'm sorry!
- Hurry.
- Watch where you're going!
Goodness, I'm sorry.
- One second.
- Yes?
Are you Mr. Shin Sung-han?
Mr. Competent, actually.
No way.
Piano Man?
YEONGEUN DAILY
Goodness, Attorney Shin.
Hello.
You must be getting a lot of business.
I know, it's weird.
I've been meaning to visit you.
Really?
I don't think we can
talk in the office right now.
Should we go out for a cup of tea?
I have to finish my work.
What work?
These railings are squeaky clean.
- Let's go get a cup of morning coffee.
- But…
- Come on.
- Okay.
All right.
Attorney Shin Sung-han.
Things just got really interesting.
A cleaning lady?
Yes, her name is Ms. Park Ae-ran.
- Get ready for your first case.
- Pardon?
You're done with your internship.
We should get you started.
How about a divorce case?
A divorce case?
It's nice and familiar, don't you think?
You can defend Park Ae-ran's husband.
Will I be up against
Attorney Shin Sung-han then?
You seem excited.
I should get ready.
But where's our client?
Just wait. I'll bring him to you.
Yes, sir. Understood.
Hey, I'll give you an address.
Find the husband of Park Ae-ran,
a cleaner of that building.
So?
Have you looked for them?
I did try to look for them…
but then…
Why were you in there?
I was trying to see
if your mother had any anxiety medication.
Why?
I couldn't sleep,
so I was wondering if she had any.
But you're already seeing a doctor.
You knew I was
getting treated for depression?
And you pretended not to know?
Go downstairs and get some rest.
You know what irritates me the most?
That mouth.
That mouth of yours
that has never taken my side.
That's what I hate the most.
What am I supposed to do?
You didn't see
how much Mother has suffered
since she was younger.
I saw everything!
I grew up seeing her suffer!
I'm her only child. Can't you just…
That old woman…
- She doesn't have much longer to live.
- Seo Byeong-cheol!
How old do you think I am?
How old do you think
your wife is right now?
I slave away
from morning to night at my age
because of my mother-in-law.
Can't you see that?
What you're looking for
isn't here.
So please.
Stop wasting your energy
and go downstairs.
I think he already caught on
and hid them from me.
How am I going to find things
that he's so determined to hide?
So have you had any
other issues with your husband
besides your mother-in-law?
Honestly, he's a good man.
That's why he remembers
all the suffering his mother went through
and always lets her have her way.
He's great to the kids too.
We'd have no reason to argue
if it weren't for her.
She's going to sue me.
She got a diagnosis.
Goodness, she's making a bold move.
I don't know what to do.
My heart is racing.
Even my depression medication
hasn't been working.
Depression?
Are you seeing a doctor?
Yes, for about three years now.
Goodness.
That is quite a sad
yet precious piece of information.
I wish you'd told me sooner.
Goodness. Let's see…
Let's see. A lawsuit…
We'll file a countersuit.
What?
Listen carefully, Ms. Park.
From this point on,
you really need to brace yourself.
You have to do exactly as I say.
Okay.
What should I do?
We're going to sue her for defamation.
I'm going to sue her?
Yes.
Can we sue her for defamation
- just because she insulted me?
- No.
Listen, Ms. Park.
You have never hit your mother-in-law.
What?
But my husband and kids saw--
No, your children weren't there.
Your mother-in-law couldn't
contain her anger and pushed you.
But she wasn't strong enough,
so she fell backward on her own.
But your neighbors will hear a rumor
that you hit your mother-in-law.
And we'll file a countersuit
against her for defamation.
Do you understand?
But that would be lying.
Ms. Park.
Think about that building.
Isn't your mother-in-law lying,
claiming that it's hers?
Right?
- Drink your coffee.
- Okay.
So I said, "Shin Sung-han was a guy
who had sung about his shin."
Talking shit about me again?
- You're back.
- Hey.
- What's that?
- Did you get coffee?
I can't drink two cups.
I have acid reflux.
I see.
Gosh, my esophagus.
So how did you handle everyone
who came this morning?
I put a report on your desk
with their names, contacts,
- and stories.
- "Stories"?
Come on, this isn't a radio show.
I mean the reasons for their visits.
Things feel really different today.
It feels like a real office.
Is that so?
Thank you for your hard work.
So why are you all gathered in my office?
We talked to the clients here.
Is that so?
Thank you for the useful information.
Could you please get lost?
You punk. We've done so much today.
Sae-bom.
I told you I quit.
Should I go home now
or will I get more training?
Have you had lunch?
Well…
Rather than sitting across
from each other,
this kind of layout is a little more…
Right?
I agree with you.
If you're doing this to make sure I eat,
thanks.
No, I'm just sharing
information on good restaurants.
It's important in Seocho-dong.
This ramyeon place has tradition.
She's the second owner.
She claims to be the original one,
but we'll need to fact-check that
once the first owner gets here.
I didn't put eggs in it.
I heard you like your ramyeon clean.
Okay.
You know…
I'm a fan.
Thank you.
You know,
I'm going to turn this place
into a macaron shop.
Please come by once I do.
If you give me an autograph,
I'll frame it.
I don't think this shop
goes well with macarons.
Right?
Thank you for the food.
Don't give her one for her macaron shop.
Okay?
She should keep this recipe alive
in the spirit of artisanship.
Great noodles, right?
And this sound.
There's a pork cutlet place back there.
It's another great place.
They use fresh oil.
Once you start working with us,
try that place too.
It's great.
Guess I'll be seeing you around.
Mom said this place was a prime location.
She was right.
Please leave an autograph.
Not for macarons. Don't do it.
DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN
Gosh, this weather.
Jo Jeong-sik, you prick!
Drink after we're done setting up!
You better only drink your portion.
I don't care if you run out later.
Four cans are mine.
I've been running around
while you guys are sitting.
I'm thirsty.
Your office seemed busy.
It was so hectic.
If it hadn't been for Seo-jin…
Seo-jin? Lee Seo-jin?
She works with us.
No way.
Hey, I'm taking one of your monitors.
Dude, just buy one.
I got mine second-hand.
- Aren't you a VIP on that marketplace app?
- Hyeong-geun is.
I'm the one who buys supplies.
How is it that
I have more staff than clients?
Hey.
Did you not see all the new clients today?
That's meaningless.
I can't possibly take on all those cases.
Hey, you should redecorate your office.
I mean, you got a new staff member.
Redecorate, my ass.
He only buys used goods
because he doesn't know when he'll quit.
- He's so cheap.
- Stingy bastard.
-In my dream,
-You did that in your dream too?
I saw Ju-hwa.
Thanks for coming.
I'll call you. Bye.
Where's Gi-yeong?
He's too young.
But this is…
His mother is…
His mom is…
Sung-han.
It's tough for us too.
- Get out.
- Sung-han.
And stop calling my name, you asshole!
Are you all right, Sung-han?
Let's sit you down somewhere.
He's supposed to be here as family.
But he just came as a guest.
My poor Ju-hwa…
Come on.
Damn it.
No wonder he's
always tired during the day.
He can't focus.
Hey, did you meet…
Ji-eun?
Yes.
What did she say?
Just the usual.
Let's go to sleep.
Okay, let's go to sleep.
- By the way…
- Yes?
Why do we suddenly have so many clients?
Beats me.
Hello.
Mr. Seo Byeong-cheol?
Here.
KEUMHWA LAW FIRM
ATTORNEY PARK YU-SEOK
Those of us at Keumhwa would
like to help you with your divorce suit.
Keumhwa?
Yes, Keumhwa Law Firm.
We're one of the most famous law firms.
We are the ones
who were behind
Assemblyman Kim Jin-guk's acquittal.
Do you know that case?
Yes.
Not a good law firm then.
Also,
I don't want a divorce.
Goodness, Mr. Seo.
Your wife is seeing
her attorney every day to prepare.
Didn't you know?
If she has an attorney,
you won't be able
to handle the suit alone.
All divorces are like that.
You lose everything
if you're not prepared.
How do you know me?
No, how did you know
what's happening in my family?
My sister-in-law lives
in your neighborhood.
The whole town knows about it.
Our law firm has a rule
that a new lawyer must
take up their first case pro bono.
We wondered who we should help this time.
Then I heard my sister-in-law
and thought, "This is it."
Let us help you. Free of charge.
We're going to sue her for defamation.
Listen, Ms. Park.
You have never hit your mother-in-law.
I know you never went to college,
but didn't your mother teach you anything?
You got pregnant before marriage.
You don't do a thing at home.
Use cloth diapers.
How dare you waste money on these?
Your husband is out there slaving away!
Where are you going?
Byeong-cheol and I are going on a trip
with his college friends
and their spouses.
We told you before.
Yes, you said you're going to Jeju Island.
I'm very envious of your life.
I broke my back to raise him,
but you're the one
who gets all the nice things.
This world is just unfair.
Hey, honey.
I don't think I can go.
It's not that.
I'm not feeling too well.
I think my vertigo is back.
I'm too dizzy to get on a plane.
Bye.
I heard you're seeing a divorce attorney.
Is this true?
Do you think I'll just sit back
and do nothing?
I met with an attorney
from Keumhwa Law Firm today.
Do you have any idea how famous they are?
Don't think about taking this to court.
Let's stop here.
Good for you. I hope you come prepared.
I can't believe you!
Do you think you could win
after you hit your mother-in-law?
When did I ever hit your mother?
I did hear that false rumor going around.
I'm going to sue her.
I'm going to sue her for defamation.
Park Ae-ran!
She's accusing me
when she fell on her own.
She thinks I'm a doormat
and that I have no honor to defend,
but I'm going to sue her.
I never hit her!
Where's Gi-yeong?
He's not feeling well.
I'm making porridge.
Shouldn't he see a doctor?
Gi-yeong cried.
Ha-yul, let's eat.
Okay.
What's wrong?
I'm not sure.
- A fight with a friend?
- Does he have one?
It's still morning, honey.
I'll explain later.
You'll be late for work.
Mom.
Why can't Gi-yeong meet Uncle Sung-han?
Ha-yul, can you eat more?
I don't want to.
Then brush your teeth and get ready.
Okay.
Honey.
Here's how I feel.
I think our immediate family
is the most important thing.
Gi-yeong, Ha-yul, you, and me.
The four of us matter the most.
With Ha-yul growing up,
I don't think we need the confusion
caused by keeping that man in our lives.
Gi-yeong is still young.
Is this necessary?
To be honest, it's very tough for me.
It feels like I'm living with his mom.
It feels like there are
five of us, not four.
She's dead. Why are you so concerned?
You know that I made sure
you got Gi-yeong's custody
because I wanted to make a perfect family.
If he lived with his mom,
I knew I couldn't bear
seeing you looking after them.
So what is this?
Why does his uncle…
Why does his uncle have to
come between us?
Let him go this month.
Let him say goodbye.
Thank you, honey.
For understanding me.
Go meet your uncle.
I can go?
Go on.
- Hello?
- Uncle Sung-han!
Hey, Gi-yeong!
You sound so happy.
What are you so excited about?
I can go to your place next week.
Sounds great!
Let's have a blast, okay?
Okay. I'll see you then. Bye!
Okay, bye!
Oh, yeah.
Come on, man!
ATTORNEY SHIN SUNG-HAN
Hey.
Go back to your desk, man.
I'm too shy.
Why?
- No.
- Come on.
- Leave me alone. I'm busy.
- I need to talk to you.
You lunatic.
My desk…
Yes?
It's right across from Ms. Lee's.
I feel shy.
Hyeong-geun.
Yes?
Get lost.
You idiot.
The views just keep going up.
When will I get to see
Shin Sung-han, the pianist's
inspired performance
with my own two eyes?
You pricks.
I shouldn't even call you two my friends.
You're unbelievable.
How can you tease me over this?
You already know how I've lived
and the reason
why I gave up on playing the piano!
What's wrong?
Are you crying?
Are you?
It didn't hit you.
I threw it to your left to avoid
hitting you. To my one o'clock.
And even if I did hit you,
you punk.
Even if you were hit
in your face like this,
it's nothing to cry about.
There's no reason
to get all teary like that.
Hyeong-geun. Hey.
Jang Hyeong-geun.
Jang…
Wait.
Mr. Jang.
Mr. Jang? What's wrong?
Did you make him cry?
- I didn't.
- But he's crying.
That's the reason I'm asking him.
Attorney Shin.
- Yes?
- Do you have a minute?
I didn't make him cry!
I get that.
JI-EUN
I couldn't say this last time we met.
I'm pregnant.
Let's put an end to this.
Please.
So…
I think we could use
a separate consultation room.
A consultation room?
Isn't my office enough?
You saw the list, right?
It might be too much for you to handle,
so I gave it some thought.
I thought I could talk to them
before they see you.
You'll talk to them yourself?
It'd be easier for them
to talk to me than to you.
"Compared to Lee Seo-jin,
my situation isn't that bad."
I think it's a good strategy.
It's not.
Let's forget the consultation room then.
I'll just talk to them here.
Will you give us privacy?
I'll consider having…
a consultation room.
Are you planning to hire new lawyers
with all these cases--
No, not at all.
All right.
Attorney Park gave me
a short overview of your case.
Will you be getting a divorce?
Well, yes.
She wants a division of property
on the building.
- Is that right?
- More importantly,
she wants to sue my mother for defamation.
What does she mean by defamation?
She claims she never hit my mother
and the neighbors are pointing
their fingers at her for no reason.
Man.
Piano Man has an awesome strategy.
Please talk to your wife again
about the defamation charges.
She could have said it out of anger.
I'll schedule a mediation session then.
"Defamation"?
- It was good, right?
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
- Thank you.
Hey.
Do you want ramyeon?
- Yes.
- Without eggs?
Yes.
- Do you have hot chilies?
- Yes.
I want extra.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Your mother used to sell
leftover soju by the glass.
Do you have any?
No.
I see.
I drink wine.
5,000 won per glass.
Is that too much?
This is good wine.
I'll take it.
Thank you.
Excuse me.
Four glasses of wine
and a bowl of ramyeon.
So 5 times 4, plus 3,500.
That's 23,500 won, right?
The ramyeon is on the house.
Thank you.
Ramyeon and wine.
Not bad.
Have you tried it?
Have you tried ramyeon with wine?
Have you?
WHAT YOU'RE HOLDING
IS EXTREMELY PRECIOUS
AIM FOR THE MIDDLE
AND DON'T SPILL ANYTHING
Forget the lawsuit.
Get a grip!
I did get a grip.
So don't worry about me
and be ready to be served.
Aren't you ashamed to see the kids?
I've been ashamed to see them until now.
- Not anymore.
- Are you really the Ae-ran I know?
Have you always been this brazen?
Get out.
I'm working.
After what you did to Mother,
- what is this nonsense?
- Hello.
- Goodness.
- Hello.
Hello.
Ms. Park, I'll file your lawsuit today.
Okay.
How could an attorney
encourage her to lie?
"Lie"?
No, I believe my client's words.
I didn't know you were like this.
I've trusted you all these years!
To think that I felt sorry for you
and never once raised my voice!
This isn't fair.
My life is unfair.
Ms. Park.
Does it feel unfair?
Is it devastating to know
that your wife is lying
when you've trusted her all your life?
Do you have to ask?
Well,
how do you think Ms. Park feels?
She's been mistreated
and psychologically abused
by her mother-in-law her whole life,
with only her husband to trust.
But now you're lying
that the building you two bought together
belongs to your mother.
So how do you think Ms. Park feels?
I've only heard
her side of the story, but…
So?
That's why she's
screwing me over like this?
No, screwing you over?
Ms. Park has never hit your mother,
so she's claiming so.
And she's filing defamation charges
to defend the honor
of her tough yet diligent life.
You're a lawyer, so you'd know.
You know Keumhwa Law Firm, don't you?
I'm preparing my case with them,
so good luck.
Keumhwa?
Why is he coming after me already?
Damn it. My stomach hurts.
Come on.
Damn it.
No!
Hello?
Hello? Hyeong-geun.
Hyeong-geun, where are you?
Outside?
There's no toilet paper in here.
Bring me some.
You can't?
I can't have Sae-bom come here!
It's embarrassing.
Fine, I'm hanging up.
Why did you cry?
Hey.
And who did you drink with?
Alone?
Hey.
Damn it.
Why did you tell me to come over so late?
Your place is so much closer.
Why did you call him?
He looks fine. Why are you so worried?
You think he looks fine right now?
He cried.
What?
Look at you.
Why, you…
You can't hit his face
just because he teased you a little!
I wouldn't be this frustrated if I did.
You know that cushion in my office, right?
The light and comfy one.
- I just--
- You threw that at his face?
Do you know how humiliating that is?
It's not his face that hurts,
but his heart,
you stupid lawyer.
It didn't even hit him.
Then why the hell is he crying?
That's what I'm saying!
I'm pregnant.
Let's put an end to this.
Please.
So this child isn't yours.
And it'd be weird for you to raise it.
Do you see why I cried now?
You can leave now.
Good grief.
- Goodness.
- Are you okay?
I feel dizzy when I get up these days.
Take a seat.
I should sleep over.
Me too. I'll sleep over too.
I'm suddenly sleepy.
Okay, you can sleep over.
- I'll leave.
- Okay, we'll leave.
We're leaving.
Go to your room and sleep.
Don't drink again, okay?
Throw on a blanket.
Think happy thoughts.
It's nice to be home.
Yes.
Lie down…
and get some sleep.
Okay.
Is Ae-ran set on getting a divorce?
Go to sleep.
It's for the better.
She's good for nothing.
You'll find a ton of women out there.
They'll all be better than her.
Do you want water?
You better get your head straight.
We're not giving her any money.
She's the only reason
that you couldn't marry
that vice principal's daughter.
She was a teacher, she was pretty…
My heart breaks
whenever I think about that.
It's all in the past.
Why brood over it all your life?
How can I not?
I always feel furious
whenever I see that dimwit.
Goodness.
She'll be the death of me.
Mom.
Grandma got discharged.
I know.
Go get some rest.
I'll take care of everything.
SEOUL FAMILY COUR
Attorney Shin Sung-han?
Yes?
Nice to meet you.
I'm Choi Jun from Keumhwa Law Firm.
I see.
This is my first case,
and I'm excited to be up against you.
I just finished my internship.
I was expecting Attorney Park.
He said a rookie could
handle an easy case like this.
An easy case?
Attorney Shin.
You're so cool.
You packaged this as a defamation case.
- I'm in awe.
- Go on in.
But I still think we'll win.
Then I'll see you inside.
What an oddball.
Attorney Shin.
Hello, Ms. Park.
You're here.
You seem nervous.
Don't be. I'll do all the talking.
Don't worry.
Let's go.
As you can see in the financial documents,
when the building was bought
on September 21, 2010,
the defendant was the one
who made the down payment.
It was also he who paid
the installment a month later
as well as the last bit of balance.
Therefore, the building
actually belongs to the defendant.
When his business was struggling,
he wanted to protect his assets.
He transferred the title
to his mother, Ms. Park Eul-bun,
without discussing it with the plaintiff.
Hence, we request a share of the property.
That building was
the defendant's gift to his mother.
It's no longer his building.
And of course, it is registered
under Ms. Park Eul-bun's name.
A gift?
His family didn't have a place to live,
but he gave a building
to his mother as a gift?
Yes, he did.
How can he do that?
The defendant's business began to struggle
five years prior to the title change.
Which means he has had zero income
since then and to this day,
for eight years.
Then who do you think has been
making a living for this family?
That's right, it's the plaintiff.
She makes gimbap early in the morning,
cleans a building all afternoon,
then works as a server on weekends.
The plaintiff has been
the only person in her family
who makes any money at all.
The claim that he gave away
the building protected by her sacrifices
is just unacceptable.
We do feel deep remorse
about these circumstances.
The defendant has also been
trying hard to find a job.
However, he witnessed
his mother getting beaten by his wife.
He has been receiving
psychotherapy since then.
It's such a shame
that despite all of this,
instead of regretting her actions,
she's only interested
in the division of property.
The plaintiff has received treatment
for depression and panic disorder
for over three years.
The defendant knew of her condition
yet continued to stay indifferent.
I cannot help but say
this is a great shame.
Please check the medical certificate
to see the cause of her severe depression.
MEDIATORS
I…
hit my mother-in-law.
- As her attorney--
- I…
lied to my lawyer.
I've been angry all my life
and I ended up doing that.
I'm sorry.
But I still…
want my share…
of that building.
The title was transferred
without my knowledge--
I'm sorry,
but he didn't need consent
as the building was under his name.
Mediators, may I ask Mr. Seo a question?
Sure.
Mr. Seo.
Do you really think
that building only belongs to you?
Do you not recall
the conversation you had with her?
You told her
you had temporarily transferred the title
because your business
was facing difficulties.
Do you not recall saying that?
Don't answer that.
Mediators.
- In the document we submitted--
- Wait.
Here.
Please listen to it.
What is it?
You'll know when you hear it.
Mr. Seo, you should have
discussed this with me first.
Mediators.
We have not discussed this evidence.
Please give us time to talk.
Well…
Why don't you respect
your client's decision,
Attorney Choi?
The building at 122 Hwagok-dong is
under Park Eul-bun's name.
But it originally belongs to my son,
Seo Byeong-cheol.
I am keeping it under my name for now,
but it is Seo Byeong-cheol's building.
Is that good? It's good, right?
This is…
a notarized transcript of this recording.
You must be worn out.
You've been through so much.
When you said we should say
that I didn't hit her,
I didn't know why.
Were you flustered?
I still had no idea when you asked
if my husband was a good man
apart from my mother-in-law.
Forget the lawsuit.
Get a grip!
I did get a grip.
So don't worry about me
and be ready to be served.
Aren't you ashamed to see the kids?
I've been ashamed to see them until now.
Not anymore.
Are you really the Ae-ran I know?
Have you always been this brazen?
I still saw some romance between you.
"Romance"?
There was a musician named Schumann.
His wife was named Clara.
Schumann wrote Three Romances
and gave it to Clara as a gift.
And then Clara…
Well, anyway…
In short,
I put my trust in your husband today.
I left it up to his sincerity.
- I don't think it was a good defense.
- Don't say that.
You helped me see
my husband's true feelings.
It was a great defense.
You did well.
Thank you.
Why would you give her
a share of the building?
She's done nothing for it!
All she ever did was ruin your life!
She didn't ruin my life.
- Stop that.
- Of course she did.
If it weren't for her,
the vice principal's daughter--
His daughter said…
She said she wouldn't marry me.
What?
When I told her
I wanted you to live with us,
she didn't want to marry me.
She said we should find you a home
so we could live with her family
because she was an only child.
- Goodness.
- So we had broken up long ago,
then I began to drink my life away.
Back then,
Ae-ran was the employee
who made me hangover soup every morning.
She didn't get pregnant by chance.
I had serious feelings for her
for a very long time.
Why did you let me be your burden?
Why couldn't you marry into that family?
I meant everything to you!
I couldn't do that.
Why didn't you tell me sooner?
Why are you telling me this now?
I didn't want to break your heart.
Goodness.
Goodness.
How did you figure out Ms. Park's husband?
That they still had romance?
One of the Three Romances
by Schumann is titled,
"Simple, heartfelt."
When they began to scream at each other
at the top of their lungs…
How can I put this? I kept hearing…
the romance in the background.
Where are you parked?
In the public parking lot.
Just register your car
for parking at the office.
You'd have to rush to pick up
Hyeon-u from the academy on time.
CUT YA HAIR
Come and eat.
What are you doing?
I'm going downstairs right away.
You should eat.
You only had hospital food.
I'm sorry.
Please forgive me.
I was insane.
I was out of my mind.
Get up.
I deserve to die.
I said, get up.
I'll send Byeong-cheol downstairs.
Cook him a warm meal.
You don't want to?
Will you divorce him?
I don't have the right to do that.
Thanks to you,
all these years,
I had the luxury of growing old
with warm food and housing.
If it hadn't been
for a slow girl like you,
I'd be in a nursing home by now.
It's delicious.
Thank you.
LAWYER PARK YU-SEOK
LETTER OF RESIGNATION
Embarrassed to lose your first case?
I didn't lose.
They withdrew the suit, so it was a tie.
Then why?
There's another place I want to work at.
Are you sulking about
getting a divorce suit
as your first case?
I want to be an expert in divorce suits.
Thank you for everything!
What's wrong with him?
Damn it.
Professor Choi and I have
lived together for over three years.
You already know. This is meaningless.
Please divorce him.
Go ahead and live that way.
It's not so bad for me.
There's no use
in getting jealous at this age.
We can both live at ease,
just as we are now.
This is ridiculous.
If you don't divorce him, a man will die.
He'll die.
No matter how much you hate him,
he is your son's father.
I'd rather be widowed than divorced.
You can have my drink.
CAUTION, WET PAIN
This way, please.
You got this!
No, not there.
Thank you.
An expansion?
So much pressure already.
Those must be the grapes
that he wanted to ruin.
So why are you here?
I hear you're looking for lawyers.
We are? No way.
But you put up a job ad…
I guess you didn't know.
I mean, we don't need two lawyers here.
Last time I was here, it looked like
you were getting a lot of clients
- after you won Lee Seo-jin's case.
- No.
We don't handle that many cases.
I tend to put maximum effort
into every single case.
And another important personal note.
I don't want to work with a lawyer
who was with Keumhwa before.
Keumhwa is a large firm, right?
I learned a lot there.
Exactly. You learned a lot there.
So you should keep climbing
the ladder within Keumhwa.
But I like it here.
Listen.
Attorney Lee Jun…
- No, Kim Jun…
- Choi Jun.
- Choi Jun. A single-syllable name.
- Yes.
I don't want to get involved
with Keumhwa in any way.
We're already tied closely together
by some terrible misfortune.
So I'm sorry,
- but please leave.
- I can't go back.
- Why not?
- I turned in my resignation.
I have nothing to do with Keumhwa now,
and I ran straight over
because you're just my type.
Attorney Choi.
- Let me give you a piece of advice.
- Okay.
Run back quickly
before your resignation is processed.
But I want to work here.
How about this?
If you hire me…
I'll take this down.
What?
I'm the owner of this channel.
- June Man?
- June Man.
- Like Jun.
- June.
So it was you?
Yes. You're so awesome.
- Did you film it too?
- I even edited it myself.
I see.
You son of a bitch!
DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN
Subtitle translation by: Eun-sook Yoon
I planted someone in that office.
Delete it.
You'll hire me, right?
Ms. Lee, you can be
the intake coordinator.
He's going to die.
Things often get crazier than expected.
I was one of them, so I'll be fine.
That's a great attitude.
If Ms. Ma returns…
About Gi-yeong.
If I asked him to come with me to Hawaii…
Lady.
What do you think you're doing?
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