Police University (2021) s01e14 Episode Script
The Ledger
1
LOST 100 MILLION WON
INTEGRITY, JUSTICE, HONOR
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POLICE UNIVERSITY
41ST ENTRANCE CEREMONY
ALL CHARACTER, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
SENIOR INSPECTOR YU DONG-MAN
Did you see the photos?
You punk. What are you playing at?
What do you think?
I'm trying to arrest you all.
-Sun-ho, hurry up!
-Okay.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
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to bet on this site
is all saved as cryptocurrency.
It's the same website.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Yu Dong-man, you punk!
Shut your mouth and listen to me.
If you mess with my students again,
I'm going to chase you
to the ends of the earth to catch you.
I was the one who told them to do it.
So that I could catch the criminal
hiding in our school.
So talk with me from now on
instead of them.
Care to elaborate?
To catch who?
Can you take responsibility
for what you just said, Professor Yu?
They're right.
Shouldn't you explain what's going on
so that everyone here can understand?
Professor Yu Dong-man.
We caught the culprit who was on the run,
Professor Yu.
"Culprit"?
Correct.
The culprit
who ran the illegal gambling ring,
hurt Professor Yu Dong-man,
and broke into the Police University.
What are you talking about?
LEDGER
Jang, a man in his thirties
who had been wanted
for running an illegal gambling website,
was arrested at the Police University
in Asan on the night of the seventh.
Your name?
After eluding the police dragnet
for over two months,
Jang broke into the Police University
-to steal firearms for his escape,
-Answer me!
but he was caught by students
who happened to be at school at the time.
Right. I have faith in you
that you will stop
any news coverage on it.
The police will investigate Jang
to find out
if he had an accomplice helping him
and focus on investigating
the illegal gambling site case
which still remains unsolved.
This illegal gambling site evaded
the police dragnet for years,
and Jang was
at the center of its operation.
The students at the Police University
finally caught him
after being on the run for months.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
AGAINST KANG SUN-HO
DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINS
OH KANG-HUI, NOH BEOM-TAE, JO JOON-WUK
KANG SUN-HO: INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
WITH 150 DEMERIT POINTS
MEN'S DORMITORY
This case showcased
their bravery and courage.
Im Hyeon-seok, KCS News.
Okay! This is going on the air!
Okay, my foot.
You have to kill this.
Sir.
The police called
and said they wanted to bury this.
We've agreed to their request,
so go bring something else.
If things get awkward,
your junior colleagues
won't be able to cover anything
that requires the police's help.
-Still, we must reveal the truth
-Seriously!
Go start your own channel
if you want to do as you please.
Hand in your resignation.
What can you do?
Both you and I must obey our higher-ups.
Just let it go, Reporter Im.
I'll call you again later.
Goodness. Looks like Han Jeong-sik
is very anxious right now.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
Gosh, what's taking him so long?
What? Are you going to apologize again?
That's all you've been doing
since last night.
You guys
got involved in the case because of me.
And you got punished too.
Of course, we should be punished.
Regardless of catching the culprit,
we broke the student rules.
But thanks to Professor Yu,
we didn't get expelled.
It'll be fine as long as
we don't cause any more trouble.
And you'll be off suspension too.
Right?
Of course.
We have the ledger and the evidence too.
I'm sure Professor Yu
will find the real culprit soon,
and I'll only need to assist him
until then.
I won't do anything to make you worry.
I promise.
You're finally saying
what I've been wanting to hear.
If you get into trouble again,
I'll never see you again.
-Okay.
-I mean it.
Bear that in mind.
Okay, I will.
Oh, right. The guys can't come
because they're cleaning.
Beom-tae and Joon-wuk
will hold out well, won't they?
They might look soft,
but they're quite tough.
Gosh.
I was the bad one.
Actually, when I heard
Sun-ho would be the only one
getting suspended from school,
I was kind of relieved.
I took three years
to get into this school,
and my life will be ruined
if I get expelled.
I suddenly got anxious
about getting that many penalty points.
I shouldn't have had those bad thoughts.
Poor Sun-ho.
You punk. They're not bad thoughts at all.
Come here.
-Come on.
-Gosh.
Don't you know him?
He'll come back to school
as if nothing happened.
-Right?
-Yes.
He will, right?
What are you guys doing?
You guys acted up,
thinking you're already in the force.
It serves you right.
By the way,
didn't Kang Sun-ho get expelled yet?
Oh, well.
He already got 150 penalty points.
He'll get expelled
once someone reports him.
Hey, Cha Seong-su!
They committed assault during probation,
so we must report them
to the guidance director.
-What? Assault?
-It is assault.
An assault of water.
-Min-guk!
-Hey, stop it already.
He probably did it by mistake.
It wasn't a mistake.
Noh Beom-tae, that jerk, shot water on me.
You punk. Just let it slide.
It's embarrassing.
Is the school jinxed or something?
Bad things keep happening.
Shouldn't we perform an exorcism?
I know, right?
Go away, water demon!
Tae-jin!
Calm down.
-Goodness.
-Gosh, this is frustrating.
I guess we'll be investigating the case
by ourselves again.
Of course!
Hey, Han Jeong-sik's name
is all over the ledger.
Even if we hand the ledger
over to the police,
it'll only benefit Chief Han.
Why would I do that?
I'm glad I got suspended from school.
-Let's go inside.
-All right.
Why is it so heavy?
You're not even feeling well.
Give it back.
-It's fine.
-Come on.
There was nothing in there?
Yes.
There wasn't anything particular
when Jang Jae-gyu was arrested.
We even searched his house,
but we didn't find anything.
Can I get going now? I'm quite busy.
Wait.
When you failed to catch Jang Jae-gyu
at the internet cafe,
didn't you say he had a facilitator?
Professor Yu, take a look at this.
When they paid the high-rank officers,
it seems like they paid them
in cash and goods.
Han Jeong-sik received goods
most of the time,
but since two years ago,
the amount has increased dramatically.
Also, there's someone who gets paid
more than Han Jeong-sik.
It's someone called Joo Jae-il.
He's the only one
whose affiliation isn't written.
JOO JAE-IL
I think we need to look
into that person too.
So these are the jerks who took bribes?
Through whom?
Through the foundation?
Yes.
Did you look into Zelkova Tree Foundation?
I did. They pay the legal expenses
of police officers who get sued,
and they also provide hospital bills
when police officers get injured.
But that's just a pretext.
It's a paper company they made
to bribe the officers.
The names of the executives are people
who have no families.
But why did they choose
to use a foundation?
What do you mean?
I mean, if they wanted to launder money
or bribe the officers,
there's no reason
to establish a foundation.
Reason? Listen.
That's not what's important here.
Those damn jerks ran
an illegal gambling ring,
and their ringleader hasn't been caught.
That's what's important.
I know, but
What about the account
they used to withdraw money?
It looks like they kept changing
the account to avoid getting caught.
Kim Ik-gu, Seo Min-u, and Lee Ju-won.
I think they used fake names
to make an account.
Wait. Who?
Kim Ik-gu, Seo Min-u, and Lee Ju-won.
Lee Ju-won?
Professor Choi Hee-su.
I saw you with her a while ago.
She was the wife of one of my colleagues.
He was Inspector Lee Ju-won.
He was an officer. Didn't you know?
REMEMBRANCE OF POLICE OFFICERS
WHO DIED ON DUTY
What is it? Do you know him?
It's Choi Hee-su again.
Sorry?
Where are you going?
I should meet the prime suspect first.
-You're going to the school, right?
-Yes.
Hey, Beom-tae.
Why did they come without calling?
Hang on, Beom-tae.
What do you think you're doing?
Hey, take Dong-man.
-Captain!
-Professor Yu.
Hey, Detective Joo!
Mr. Kang Sun-ho.
It's 10:17 p.m., September 9th.
You're under arrest without a warrant
for helping a culprit escape
and violating
the Information and Communications Act.
You have the right to an attorney,
and you may refuse to give
an incriminating statement.
You may request the court
to review the legality of this arrest.
What are you doing?
What are you talking about?
Tell me what it is.
What are you talking about?
He was on the phone with me.
They arrested him without a warrant and
This is driving me crazy.
You let me go and distracted
the police from chasing me.
Don't you remember?
Jeto Internet Cafe in Asan.
The police were there
but went back without anything.
That was all because of him.
He hacked
and opened the emergency exit.
And that's how I got away.
How many times
have I told you this politely?
I get it, so shut your mouth, okay?
Mr. Kang Sun-ho.
Is Mr. Jang Jae-gyu's statement all true?
On Thursday, September 2nd, 2021.
Around 10:30 p.m.
Where were you, and what were you doing?
He's pleading the Fifth.
Hey, Yu Dong-man!
-Get a hold of yourself!
-Let me go!
Gosh, wait.
Just hold your temper, you punk.
Let's be rational
like intellectuals, okay?
All right.
-Gosh.
-Goodness!
Hey! Yu Dong-man!
My gosh.
I told you that I'd take care of it.
I need to find a way to get away too.
Just
stay in school.
Just like you always do.
Darn it.
I told you.
If you mess up with my students,
I'll chase you to the ends of the earth.
Gosh, you punk. You're really insane.
How can a senior inspector grab
a chief by the collar?
Who's the chief here?
All I see is a criminal
who's been getting bribes
from the illegal gambling ring!
Bribes?
Who says it's a bribe?
All I did was accept the donation money
to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.
I have no idea how they got that money.
I've been doing my duty
for the common good.
You shouldn't be doing this to me.
Gosh, you crazy punk!
Yu Dong-man.
Bring me the ledger
if you want to save Kang Sun-ho.
-Hey, Dong-man!
-You scumbag!
Take him away!
-Take him out already!
-Take him out.
-Let go of me!
-Gosh.
Let go of me! Gosh!
Did you ask me for a pass?
Yes. Please, ma'am.
Ms. Oh Kang-hui.
Aren't you on probation now?
During this period, you're not allowed
to go out or sleep out.
I'm sure you're aware of this.
I'm well aware of it.
I'm glad to hear that. Now leave.
I will clean up the rest when I'm back.
I'll do the cleaning and training
for today when I'm back.
I will finish them
even if I have to stay up all night.
-So please just for once
-Your probation period started yesterday,
so it's not acceptable.
I will never accept that,
so just take that and leave now.
What are you doing? I told you to leave!
Please give her a pass, Guidance Director.
Professor Seo!
She seems to have an urgent matter.
We should let her go.
They won't stop no matter what we do,
you know.
Yu Dong-man.
Bring me the ledger
if you want to save Kang Sun-ho.
Damn it!
Hey, I know you're upset and all.
But Jang Jae-gyu keeps insisting
that Kang Sun-ho helped him escape.
So we needed to arrest him.
We didn't get the warrant yet.
So don't get worked up, okay?
I'm his guardian,
so don't call his father for now.
All right.
You punk. What's up with your gaze again?
I will put all of them behind bars
no matter what,
so just keep him here, okay?
That could be safer for him.
What are you talking about?
You punk, come here. Come back here!
What?
Captain.
Let me see him.
Is this situation funny to you?
It reminded me of the time
when you and I first met.
I guess
I haven't changed at all since then.
Hey. You've changed.
You're not as nice as you were back then.
You've become disrespectful.
You act all smart,
just because you learned some stuff.
And you never listen to me.
You think you haven't changed?
You've changed a lot, you punk.
All you did
was try to catch the bad guys
who even tried to kill someone.
But things ended up getting messy.
So there's no need to come up
with excuses or thoughts for it, got it?
I'll be back.
Ask them to order
a large bowl of ox head rice soup.
Sit straight and be yourself.
Okay.
INTERROGATION ROOM
It's him, right?
The guy in the report
you asked me to get at the hospital.
Well, I feel like I've said this
to you so many times,
-but Detective Joo
-Gosh, seriously.
What is it? What now?
Where is Dong-man?
He left just now after making
a bunch of photocopies.
Goodness. He's not in his right mind now.
What a mess. This is crazy.
I know.
Where did it go?
My goodness.
My new car keys.
Where did it go?
Yu Dong-man, this jerk!
Yu Dong-man!
Where are you now?
PROFESSOR CHOI HEE-SU
Come to the school.
I'll wait for you here.
Professor Kwon,
let's have a cup of coffee.
How are the students doing?
Not great.
The Investigation Studies professor
is gone,
and the culprit has been caught.
On top of that,
this is not the first time.
Given what's going on,
the students can't focus on their studies.
Right.
I'm aware.
Why did things have to turn out this way?
Our students did nothing wrong.
We put them through too much.
They say, "Adversity makes you stronger."
But
could you be their anchor,
so they won't be too affected
by everything that's going on?
Me?
Yes.
I believe you're the perfect person
for the role.
Come in. You can sit over there.
Will you be contacting my school
by any chance?
No, not yet.
The arrest warrant hasn't been issued yet.
There's no one else here,
so I'll just say it.
I heard Chief Han Jeong-sik is
the mastermind behind all this.
Dong-man told me briefly.
He said he was headed to the school
and left this with me.
He also said
that you would know what to do.
LEDGER
Joo Jae-il
May I borrow your laptop, Detective?
How are you feeling?
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
Was it you?
Choi Hee-su, are you the culprit?
Will you believe me if I say no?
Just answer my question.
So you won't believe me.
In the ledger, we found evidence
that your husband, Lee Ju-won,
was a member of the gambling ring.
Bribes were given to Han Jeong-sik
using the foundation as a cover.
You lied to me and met
with Go Deok-bae and Han Jeong-sik.
You joined the school in 2016,
which was when the gambling ring
was formed.
It was all
It was all you, Choi Hee-su.
Isn't that all
mere circumstantial evidence?
It looks like you're done talking,
so it's your turn to listen.
I'm not sure if you know this,
but Zelkova Tree Foundation is
an organization that supports the police.
What?
It supports active duty police officers
and provides financial assistance
to the bereaved
for all the funeral expenses
and other expenses that may arise.
Although
it was done with the money
made through the gambling ring.
If you want to confess,
go turn yourself in!
Keep your mouth shut
and listen to me first.
This isn't about the gambling ring
starting the foundation.
Why did Zelkova Tree Foundation
start the illegal gambling ring
and go through all the trouble?
Don't miss the forest for the trees.
That's what you should be after.
Go after it,
and it'll lead you to the real culprit.
It could be me,
like you're thinking now.
Or
it could be someone else.
What are you playing at?
I'm done talking.
Now, it's your job to figure out
whether this is a confession
or a witness statement.
I'll be waiting here.
Hey, Choi Hee-su!
Yes, go ahead.
Sun-ho found Joo Jae-il.
-Joo Jae-il?
-Yes.
The recipient of the biggest sum.
Also, there's someone who gets paid
more than Han Jeong-sik.
It's someone called Joo Jae-il.
He's the only one
whose affiliation isn't written.
I'll send you the address now.
Can you go check? Okay.
-Detective.
-Yes?
Someone is here to see you.
Who?
ID verified.
You're Sun-ho's friend, right?
Yes.
I'm sorry. You can't see him now
because we're interviewing him.
Then can I at least speak
to him on the phone?
Please help me out.
Keep it short, and I have to listen in.
Thank you.
Kang-hui.
How can this happen?
You said
you wouldn't get into trouble anymore.
You said it wouldn't happen again.
It's been only a day
since you made that promise.
Do you even think of me
when you make decisions?
I'll explain everything.
Things got messed up
because of the ledger I found in the safe.
They haven't informed the school yet.
Kang Sun-ho.
Do you know how I felt
on my way to see you?
I felt like a girl who's gone insane.
I told myself that you'll be okay
and that nothing will happen.
Then the next moment,
my heart sank,
thinking you're in really big trouble.
Then again, I was so anxious
because there was so much traffic.
I had all sorts of feelings
like I'd gone crazy.
Then
I started getting mad at you.
And it wasn't the first time
I felt this way.
I felt that way every time
my mom got arrested.
And now my boyfriend is making me anxious.
I guess I can say
that I've done enough.
Wait, Kang-hui.
Let's stop it now.
Let's break up.
Kang-hui
You didn't find any piece of evidence?
The thing is
And you arrested him without a warrant?
But that's what you told me
Go and find the evidence right now!
If you find nothing,
make one and bring it to me.
Find it by any means necessary!
Keep holding Kang Sun-ho up.
Dong-man told me this
as he handed it to me.
If I come too late,
or if things go south with him,
give this to Chief Han Jeong-sik.
LEDGER
To Chief Han Jeong-sik?
Give it to him,
and tell him to let Sun-ho go.
This is to protect him.
If you have to go,
then decide now.
JAEIL CORPORATION
JAEIL CORPORATION OFFICE
So Joo Jae-il wasn't a person
but a factory.
JAEIL CORPORATION
Let's go.
-Get home safely.
-See you tomorrow.
Excuse me, may I help you?
Zelkova Tree Foundation?
Do you know that foundation?
Not so much,
but the one who manages the foundation
is our factory manager.
He's on night duty tonight,
so he'll be here in 30 minutes.
Then I'll wait.
By the way, what does this factory make?
Oh, we make bulletproof vests,
protective gloves, and gears.
Things like that.
LEDGER
While trying to track down
the gambling ring
Yes, we lost Eun-ju.
If I hadn't hacked back then,
you would have caught
the illegal gambling ring.
Whether you hacked or not,
it's my fault as a detective
that I failed to catch them.
Please don't
hand over the ledger.
If we hand this over, Professor Yu
won't be able to close the case.
What are you doing with the suspect?
Captain
Even if he asked,
what do you think you're doing
with a suspect under investigation?
But Captain,
on the day that Jang Jae-gyu mentioned,
Kang Sun-ho wasn't caught in any
of the security cameras in the area.
And you know that our request
for the arrest warrant will be rejected.
Shut it!
Are you all dying to be fired?
Lock him up in jail,
and you should go
and find evidence on Kang Sun-ho.
Of course I know.
Through Zelkova Tree Foundation,
our products are distributed
to the police stations.
You know those old supplies
or the ones that they lack.
The foundation figures out what they lack
and give out the supplies as a donation.
We're pretty good
at making protective gears.
How long has it been?
I think it's been about five to six years.
Can I see the list of products
you distributed in those years?
Oh
Sure. Please wait here.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION
WRIST GUARDS
GOODS
AMOUNT, UNIT PRICE
How did this
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION
WRIST GUARDS
NORTH GYEONGSANG POLICE AGENCY
Zelkova Tree Foundation is
an organization that supports the police.
I mean, if they wanted to launder money
or bribe the officers,
there's no reason
to establish a foundation.
4,000,000 WON
This isn't about the gambling ring
starting the foundation.
Why did Zelkova Tree Foundation
start the illegal gambling ring
and go through all the trouble?
Don't miss the forest for the trees.
That's what you should be after.
Go after it,
and it'll lead you to the real culprit.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
The number you have dialed does not exist.
What are you doing?
Check the number and try again.
The number you told me.
It doesn't exist anymore.
It's a burner phone.
I told you everything I know.
Then what about this photo?
I went there once
only because I was invited.
I met these people there
for the first time.
Frankly, I don't really remember
because I was there to do sales.
And you don't even know
whose number that is?
Hey, does that make sense to you?
It was one of the conditions
of our deal with the foundation.
We were told to call this number
no matter what
if anyone visited the factory
and asked about the foundation.
They said they'd terminate
the contract otherwise.
The thing is,
they picked up the last time
we called them.
Why does it say
that the number doesn't exist?
-You spoke to them last time?
-Yes.
Was it about two years ago?
A cop came by
and asked about the foundation.
Who?
It was
I don't remember the name.
But he had double eyelids,
and he was tall.
He seemed to be in his fifties.
Han Jeong-sik received goods
most of the time,
but since two years ago,
the amount has increased dramatically.
Han Jeong-sik.
Do you even think of me
when you make decisions?
Let's break up.
Hey.
Captain.
-This was faxed to us.
-What is it?
Hey, Dong-man.
What?
What?
SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY
Hey.
Get in. Let's go.
I thought I told you
to do whatever it takes
to keep Kang Sun-ho here.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMEN
CHIEF HAN JEONG-SIK
I had to trade him in for this.
LEDGER
Where are we going?
To check something for one last time.
KANG SUN-HO:
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION CANCELED
Nice.
-Hey, Kang-hui!
-Kang-hui.
Did you hear?
Professor Seo managed to get
Sun-ho's suspension canceled.
He can return to school tomorrow.
The police released him this morning.
My gosh, I'm so relieved.
You too, right?
Sun-ho and I broke up.
What?
So from now on,
don't bring him up in front of me.
Why are we suddenly
deep-cleaning the office?
Well
Because we have to throw out the old
to bring in the new.
What is this, Professor?
It's garbage.
-Should I throw it out?
-No, it's okay.
It's my garbage,
so I should throw it out myself.
You always come
just before I can forget about you.
It's not like I want to see you, jerk.
Give me the photo.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
About Zelkova Tree Foundation
Looks like you guys pulled
lots of funny tricks using it.
What?
While pretending
to support police officers,
you jerks bribed corrupt cops
and did all sorts of ridiculous things.
Everything's recorded in the ledger.
Am I wrong?
If all you have is a hammer,
everything looks like a nail.
Maybe I just know
scumbags like you too well.
Hey, Detective Yu.
Do you know
why Park Cheol-jin nearly lost his life?
He kept getting confused,
forgetting what was really important.
The jerks running the illegal site
you're after
They are the Police University's
Hey, Cheol-jin.
Cheol-jin. Park Cheol-jin!
Cheol-jin!
Why did you have to make this hard for us?
We did this to save the officers like you.
We all started with the same mindset.
We wanted to do something good.
Once you're in this business,
there are times when your hands get dirty.
But that jerk suddenly
made a big deal out of it.
Go Deok-bae!
We only ran the illegal gambling ring
to help police officers like you.
We used that money to defend
your pathetic sense of justice!
Who told you to?
Professor Seo Sang-hak?
Let me ask you one last thing.
-The woman you talked with
-Woman?
It wasn't a woman.
It was a man.
Did he go to his class?
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION
ATTORNEY VISITATION ROOM
Let's go, Professor.
Okay.
Let's go.
PROFESSOR SEO SANG-HAK
There's a question
that students ask me every year.
"If I could understand
the motive of a criminal,
and if I'm unsure
that I'd make another choice
if I were put in the same situation."
"What should I do?"
They'd ask me if they were qualified
to become an officer
when they have such mindsets.
My answer to that
has always been the same.
It's more than possible for you
to think like that.
The fact that you worry about it
makes you qualified.
But this year,
I want to give a different answer.
Don't ever
justify a criminal.
Even if they're your friend,
girlfriend, boyfriend, family,
or teacher.
You don't have to try and understand them.
Regardless of the reason,
if they committed a crime,
you should help them
so that they can reflect on themselves
and get punished.
It's too difficult, Professor.
I know. It's not an easy thing to do.
However,
it's something you shouldn't avoid
just because it's difficult.
You'll become police officers
who need to fight for justice.
So
do not get hurt.
Do not die.
That way,
you'll be able to accomplish it all.
I'm sorry about that.
It looks like
I digressed from the subject.
The class felt especially short today.
All right, then. Thank you, everyone.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
PROFESSOR SEO SANG-HAK
Yes, this is Seo Sang-hak.
One died, and one got hurt.
If you went through that,
does that give you a right
to pull a stunt like that?
Since you got your noble hands dirty,
you should go the full distance.
What should I do
so that no one gets hurt anymore?
Seeing where you are now
I am not good enough to stay by your side.
Meet me at the front gate
at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
What has Sun-ho been up to?
I've been so grateful
that you admitted me into this school.
LOST 100 MILLION WON
INTEGRITY, JUSTICE, HONOR
I'LL DO EVERYTHING WITH NO REGRETS
POLICE UNIVERSITY
41ST ENTRANCE CEREMONY
ALL CHARACTER, LOCATIONS, ORGANIZATIONS,
AND EVENTS IN THIS DRAMA ARE FICTITIOUS
SENIOR INSPECTOR YU DONG-MAN
Did you see the photos?
You punk. What are you playing at?
What do you think?
I'm trying to arrest you all.
-Sun-ho, hurry up!
-Okay.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
The money that people use
to bet on this site
is all saved as cryptocurrency.
It's the same website.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE
Yu Dong-man, you punk!
Shut your mouth and listen to me.
If you mess with my students again,
I'm going to chase you
to the ends of the earth to catch you.
I was the one who told them to do it.
So that I could catch the criminal
hiding in our school.
So talk with me from now on
instead of them.
Care to elaborate?
To catch who?
Can you take responsibility
for what you just said, Professor Yu?
They're right.
Shouldn't you explain what's going on
so that everyone here can understand?
Professor Yu Dong-man.
We caught the culprit who was on the run,
Professor Yu.
"Culprit"?
Correct.
The culprit
who ran the illegal gambling ring,
hurt Professor Yu Dong-man,
and broke into the Police University.
What are you talking about?
LEDGER
Jang, a man in his thirties
who had been wanted
for running an illegal gambling website,
was arrested at the Police University
in Asan on the night of the seventh.
Your name?
After eluding the police dragnet
for over two months,
Jang broke into the Police University
-to steal firearms for his escape,
-Answer me!
but he was caught by students
who happened to be at school at the time.
Right. I have faith in you
that you will stop
any news coverage on it.
The police will investigate Jang
to find out
if he had an accomplice helping him
and focus on investigating
the illegal gambling site case
which still remains unsolved.
This illegal gambling site evaded
the police dragnet for years,
and Jang was
at the center of its operation.
The students at the Police University
finally caught him
after being on the run for months.
DISCIPLINARY ACTION
AGAINST KANG SUN-HO
DISCIPLINARY ACTION AGAINS
OH KANG-HUI, NOH BEOM-TAE, JO JOON-WUK
KANG SUN-HO: INDEFINITE SUSPENSION
WITH 150 DEMERIT POINTS
MEN'S DORMITORY
This case showcased
their bravery and courage.
Im Hyeon-seok, KCS News.
Okay! This is going on the air!
Okay, my foot.
You have to kill this.
Sir.
The police called
and said they wanted to bury this.
We've agreed to their request,
so go bring something else.
If things get awkward,
your junior colleagues
won't be able to cover anything
that requires the police's help.
-Still, we must reveal the truth
-Seriously!
Go start your own channel
if you want to do as you please.
Hand in your resignation.
What can you do?
Both you and I must obey our higher-ups.
Just let it go, Reporter Im.
I'll call you again later.
Goodness. Looks like Han Jeong-sik
is very anxious right now.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
Gosh, what's taking him so long?
What? Are you going to apologize again?
That's all you've been doing
since last night.
You guys
got involved in the case because of me.
And you got punished too.
Of course, we should be punished.
Regardless of catching the culprit,
we broke the student rules.
But thanks to Professor Yu,
we didn't get expelled.
It'll be fine as long as
we don't cause any more trouble.
And you'll be off suspension too.
Right?
Of course.
We have the ledger and the evidence too.
I'm sure Professor Yu
will find the real culprit soon,
and I'll only need to assist him
until then.
I won't do anything to make you worry.
I promise.
You're finally saying
what I've been wanting to hear.
If you get into trouble again,
I'll never see you again.
-Okay.
-I mean it.
Bear that in mind.
Okay, I will.
Oh, right. The guys can't come
because they're cleaning.
Beom-tae and Joon-wuk
will hold out well, won't they?
They might look soft,
but they're quite tough.
Gosh.
I was the bad one.
Actually, when I heard
Sun-ho would be the only one
getting suspended from school,
I was kind of relieved.
I took three years
to get into this school,
and my life will be ruined
if I get expelled.
I suddenly got anxious
about getting that many penalty points.
I shouldn't have had those bad thoughts.
Poor Sun-ho.
You punk. They're not bad thoughts at all.
Come here.
-Come on.
-Gosh.
Don't you know him?
He'll come back to school
as if nothing happened.
-Right?
-Yes.
He will, right?
What are you guys doing?
You guys acted up,
thinking you're already in the force.
It serves you right.
By the way,
didn't Kang Sun-ho get expelled yet?
Oh, well.
He already got 150 penalty points.
He'll get expelled
once someone reports him.
Hey, Cha Seong-su!
They committed assault during probation,
so we must report them
to the guidance director.
-What? Assault?
-It is assault.
An assault of water.
-Min-guk!
-Hey, stop it already.
He probably did it by mistake.
It wasn't a mistake.
Noh Beom-tae, that jerk, shot water on me.
You punk. Just let it slide.
It's embarrassing.
Is the school jinxed or something?
Bad things keep happening.
Shouldn't we perform an exorcism?
I know, right?
Go away, water demon!
Tae-jin!
Calm down.
-Goodness.
-Gosh, this is frustrating.
I guess we'll be investigating the case
by ourselves again.
Of course!
Hey, Han Jeong-sik's name
is all over the ledger.
Even if we hand the ledger
over to the police,
it'll only benefit Chief Han.
Why would I do that?
I'm glad I got suspended from school.
-Let's go inside.
-All right.
Why is it so heavy?
You're not even feeling well.
Give it back.
-It's fine.
-Come on.
There was nothing in there?
Yes.
There wasn't anything particular
when Jang Jae-gyu was arrested.
We even searched his house,
but we didn't find anything.
Can I get going now? I'm quite busy.
Wait.
When you failed to catch Jang Jae-gyu
at the internet cafe,
didn't you say he had a facilitator?
Professor Yu, take a look at this.
When they paid the high-rank officers,
it seems like they paid them
in cash and goods.
Han Jeong-sik received goods
most of the time,
but since two years ago,
the amount has increased dramatically.
Also, there's someone who gets paid
more than Han Jeong-sik.
It's someone called Joo Jae-il.
He's the only one
whose affiliation isn't written.
JOO JAE-IL
I think we need to look
into that person too.
So these are the jerks who took bribes?
Through whom?
Through the foundation?
Yes.
Did you look into Zelkova Tree Foundation?
I did. They pay the legal expenses
of police officers who get sued,
and they also provide hospital bills
when police officers get injured.
But that's just a pretext.
It's a paper company they made
to bribe the officers.
The names of the executives are people
who have no families.
But why did they choose
to use a foundation?
What do you mean?
I mean, if they wanted to launder money
or bribe the officers,
there's no reason
to establish a foundation.
Reason? Listen.
That's not what's important here.
Those damn jerks ran
an illegal gambling ring,
and their ringleader hasn't been caught.
That's what's important.
I know, but
What about the account
they used to withdraw money?
It looks like they kept changing
the account to avoid getting caught.
Kim Ik-gu, Seo Min-u, and Lee Ju-won.
I think they used fake names
to make an account.
Wait. Who?
Kim Ik-gu, Seo Min-u, and Lee Ju-won.
Lee Ju-won?
Professor Choi Hee-su.
I saw you with her a while ago.
She was the wife of one of my colleagues.
He was Inspector Lee Ju-won.
He was an officer. Didn't you know?
REMEMBRANCE OF POLICE OFFICERS
WHO DIED ON DUTY
What is it? Do you know him?
It's Choi Hee-su again.
Sorry?
Where are you going?
I should meet the prime suspect first.
-You're going to the school, right?
-Yes.
Hey, Beom-tae.
Why did they come without calling?
Hang on, Beom-tae.
What do you think you're doing?
Hey, take Dong-man.
-Captain!
-Professor Yu.
Hey, Detective Joo!
Mr. Kang Sun-ho.
It's 10:17 p.m., September 9th.
You're under arrest without a warrant
for helping a culprit escape
and violating
the Information and Communications Act.
You have the right to an attorney,
and you may refuse to give
an incriminating statement.
You may request the court
to review the legality of this arrest.
What are you doing?
What are you talking about?
Tell me what it is.
What are you talking about?
He was on the phone with me.
They arrested him without a warrant and
This is driving me crazy.
You let me go and distracted
the police from chasing me.
Don't you remember?
Jeto Internet Cafe in Asan.
The police were there
but went back without anything.
That was all because of him.
He hacked
and opened the emergency exit.
And that's how I got away.
How many times
have I told you this politely?
I get it, so shut your mouth, okay?
Mr. Kang Sun-ho.
Is Mr. Jang Jae-gyu's statement all true?
On Thursday, September 2nd, 2021.
Around 10:30 p.m.
Where were you, and what were you doing?
He's pleading the Fifth.
Hey, Yu Dong-man!
-Get a hold of yourself!
-Let me go!
Gosh, wait.
Just hold your temper, you punk.
Let's be rational
like intellectuals, okay?
All right.
-Gosh.
-Goodness!
Hey! Yu Dong-man!
My gosh.
I told you that I'd take care of it.
I need to find a way to get away too.
Just
stay in school.
Just like you always do.
Darn it.
I told you.
If you mess up with my students,
I'll chase you to the ends of the earth.
Gosh, you punk. You're really insane.
How can a senior inspector grab
a chief by the collar?
Who's the chief here?
All I see is a criminal
who's been getting bribes
from the illegal gambling ring!
Bribes?
Who says it's a bribe?
All I did was accept the donation money
to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency.
I have no idea how they got that money.
I've been doing my duty
for the common good.
You shouldn't be doing this to me.
Gosh, you crazy punk!
Yu Dong-man.
Bring me the ledger
if you want to save Kang Sun-ho.
-Hey, Dong-man!
-You scumbag!
Take him away!
-Take him out already!
-Take him out.
-Let go of me!
-Gosh.
Let go of me! Gosh!
Did you ask me for a pass?
Yes. Please, ma'am.
Ms. Oh Kang-hui.
Aren't you on probation now?
During this period, you're not allowed
to go out or sleep out.
I'm sure you're aware of this.
I'm well aware of it.
I'm glad to hear that. Now leave.
I will clean up the rest when I'm back.
I'll do the cleaning and training
for today when I'm back.
I will finish them
even if I have to stay up all night.
-So please just for once
-Your probation period started yesterday,
so it's not acceptable.
I will never accept that,
so just take that and leave now.
What are you doing? I told you to leave!
Please give her a pass, Guidance Director.
Professor Seo!
She seems to have an urgent matter.
We should let her go.
They won't stop no matter what we do,
you know.
Yu Dong-man.
Bring me the ledger
if you want to save Kang Sun-ho.
Damn it!
Hey, I know you're upset and all.
But Jang Jae-gyu keeps insisting
that Kang Sun-ho helped him escape.
So we needed to arrest him.
We didn't get the warrant yet.
So don't get worked up, okay?
I'm his guardian,
so don't call his father for now.
All right.
You punk. What's up with your gaze again?
I will put all of them behind bars
no matter what,
so just keep him here, okay?
That could be safer for him.
What are you talking about?
You punk, come here. Come back here!
What?
Captain.
Let me see him.
Is this situation funny to you?
It reminded me of the time
when you and I first met.
I guess
I haven't changed at all since then.
Hey. You've changed.
You're not as nice as you were back then.
You've become disrespectful.
You act all smart,
just because you learned some stuff.
And you never listen to me.
You think you haven't changed?
You've changed a lot, you punk.
All you did
was try to catch the bad guys
who even tried to kill someone.
But things ended up getting messy.
So there's no need to come up
with excuses or thoughts for it, got it?
I'll be back.
Ask them to order
a large bowl of ox head rice soup.
Sit straight and be yourself.
Okay.
INTERROGATION ROOM
It's him, right?
The guy in the report
you asked me to get at the hospital.
Well, I feel like I've said this
to you so many times,
-but Detective Joo
-Gosh, seriously.
What is it? What now?
Where is Dong-man?
He left just now after making
a bunch of photocopies.
Goodness. He's not in his right mind now.
What a mess. This is crazy.
I know.
Where did it go?
My goodness.
My new car keys.
Where did it go?
Yu Dong-man, this jerk!
Yu Dong-man!
Where are you now?
PROFESSOR CHOI HEE-SU
Come to the school.
I'll wait for you here.
Professor Kwon,
let's have a cup of coffee.
How are the students doing?
Not great.
The Investigation Studies professor
is gone,
and the culprit has been caught.
On top of that,
this is not the first time.
Given what's going on,
the students can't focus on their studies.
Right.
I'm aware.
Why did things have to turn out this way?
Our students did nothing wrong.
We put them through too much.
They say, "Adversity makes you stronger."
But
could you be their anchor,
so they won't be too affected
by everything that's going on?
Me?
Yes.
I believe you're the perfect person
for the role.
Come in. You can sit over there.
Will you be contacting my school
by any chance?
No, not yet.
The arrest warrant hasn't been issued yet.
There's no one else here,
so I'll just say it.
I heard Chief Han Jeong-sik is
the mastermind behind all this.
Dong-man told me briefly.
He said he was headed to the school
and left this with me.
He also said
that you would know what to do.
LEDGER
Joo Jae-il
May I borrow your laptop, Detective?
How are you feeling?
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
Was it you?
Choi Hee-su, are you the culprit?
Will you believe me if I say no?
Just answer my question.
So you won't believe me.
In the ledger, we found evidence
that your husband, Lee Ju-won,
was a member of the gambling ring.
Bribes were given to Han Jeong-sik
using the foundation as a cover.
You lied to me and met
with Go Deok-bae and Han Jeong-sik.
You joined the school in 2016,
which was when the gambling ring
was formed.
It was all
It was all you, Choi Hee-su.
Isn't that all
mere circumstantial evidence?
It looks like you're done talking,
so it's your turn to listen.
I'm not sure if you know this,
but Zelkova Tree Foundation is
an organization that supports the police.
What?
It supports active duty police officers
and provides financial assistance
to the bereaved
for all the funeral expenses
and other expenses that may arise.
Although
it was done with the money
made through the gambling ring.
If you want to confess,
go turn yourself in!
Keep your mouth shut
and listen to me first.
This isn't about the gambling ring
starting the foundation.
Why did Zelkova Tree Foundation
start the illegal gambling ring
and go through all the trouble?
Don't miss the forest for the trees.
That's what you should be after.
Go after it,
and it'll lead you to the real culprit.
It could be me,
like you're thinking now.
Or
it could be someone else.
What are you playing at?
I'm done talking.
Now, it's your job to figure out
whether this is a confession
or a witness statement.
I'll be waiting here.
Hey, Choi Hee-su!
Yes, go ahead.
Sun-ho found Joo Jae-il.
-Joo Jae-il?
-Yes.
The recipient of the biggest sum.
Also, there's someone who gets paid
more than Han Jeong-sik.
It's someone called Joo Jae-il.
He's the only one
whose affiliation isn't written.
I'll send you the address now.
Can you go check? Okay.
-Detective.
-Yes?
Someone is here to see you.
Who?
ID verified.
You're Sun-ho's friend, right?
Yes.
I'm sorry. You can't see him now
because we're interviewing him.
Then can I at least speak
to him on the phone?
Please help me out.
Keep it short, and I have to listen in.
Thank you.
Kang-hui.
How can this happen?
You said
you wouldn't get into trouble anymore.
You said it wouldn't happen again.
It's been only a day
since you made that promise.
Do you even think of me
when you make decisions?
I'll explain everything.
Things got messed up
because of the ledger I found in the safe.
They haven't informed the school yet.
Kang Sun-ho.
Do you know how I felt
on my way to see you?
I felt like a girl who's gone insane.
I told myself that you'll be okay
and that nothing will happen.
Then the next moment,
my heart sank,
thinking you're in really big trouble.
Then again, I was so anxious
because there was so much traffic.
I had all sorts of feelings
like I'd gone crazy.
Then
I started getting mad at you.
And it wasn't the first time
I felt this way.
I felt that way every time
my mom got arrested.
And now my boyfriend is making me anxious.
I guess I can say
that I've done enough.
Wait, Kang-hui.
Let's stop it now.
Let's break up.
Kang-hui
You didn't find any piece of evidence?
The thing is
And you arrested him without a warrant?
But that's what you told me
Go and find the evidence right now!
If you find nothing,
make one and bring it to me.
Find it by any means necessary!
Keep holding Kang Sun-ho up.
Dong-man told me this
as he handed it to me.
If I come too late,
or if things go south with him,
give this to Chief Han Jeong-sik.
LEDGER
To Chief Han Jeong-sik?
Give it to him,
and tell him to let Sun-ho go.
This is to protect him.
If you have to go,
then decide now.
JAEIL CORPORATION
JAEIL CORPORATION OFFICE
So Joo Jae-il wasn't a person
but a factory.
JAEIL CORPORATION
Let's go.
-Get home safely.
-See you tomorrow.
Excuse me, may I help you?
Zelkova Tree Foundation?
Do you know that foundation?
Not so much,
but the one who manages the foundation
is our factory manager.
He's on night duty tonight,
so he'll be here in 30 minutes.
Then I'll wait.
By the way, what does this factory make?
Oh, we make bulletproof vests,
protective gloves, and gears.
Things like that.
LEDGER
While trying to track down
the gambling ring
Yes, we lost Eun-ju.
If I hadn't hacked back then,
you would have caught
the illegal gambling ring.
Whether you hacked or not,
it's my fault as a detective
that I failed to catch them.
Please don't
hand over the ledger.
If we hand this over, Professor Yu
won't be able to close the case.
What are you doing with the suspect?
Captain
Even if he asked,
what do you think you're doing
with a suspect under investigation?
But Captain,
on the day that Jang Jae-gyu mentioned,
Kang Sun-ho wasn't caught in any
of the security cameras in the area.
And you know that our request
for the arrest warrant will be rejected.
Shut it!
Are you all dying to be fired?
Lock him up in jail,
and you should go
and find evidence on Kang Sun-ho.
Of course I know.
Through Zelkova Tree Foundation,
our products are distributed
to the police stations.
You know those old supplies
or the ones that they lack.
The foundation figures out what they lack
and give out the supplies as a donation.
We're pretty good
at making protective gears.
How long has it been?
I think it's been about five to six years.
Can I see the list of products
you distributed in those years?
Oh
Sure. Please wait here.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION
WRIST GUARDS
GOODS
AMOUNT, UNIT PRICE
How did this
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION
WRIST GUARDS
NORTH GYEONGSANG POLICE AGENCY
Zelkova Tree Foundation is
an organization that supports the police.
I mean, if they wanted to launder money
or bribe the officers,
there's no reason
to establish a foundation.
4,000,000 WON
This isn't about the gambling ring
starting the foundation.
Why did Zelkova Tree Foundation
start the illegal gambling ring
and go through all the trouble?
Don't miss the forest for the trees.
That's what you should be after.
Go after it,
and it'll lead you to the real culprit.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
The number you have dialed does not exist.
What are you doing?
Check the number and try again.
The number you told me.
It doesn't exist anymore.
It's a burner phone.
I told you everything I know.
Then what about this photo?
I went there once
only because I was invited.
I met these people there
for the first time.
Frankly, I don't really remember
because I was there to do sales.
And you don't even know
whose number that is?
Hey, does that make sense to you?
It was one of the conditions
of our deal with the foundation.
We were told to call this number
no matter what
if anyone visited the factory
and asked about the foundation.
They said they'd terminate
the contract otherwise.
The thing is,
they picked up the last time
we called them.
Why does it say
that the number doesn't exist?
-You spoke to them last time?
-Yes.
Was it about two years ago?
A cop came by
and asked about the foundation.
Who?
It was
I don't remember the name.
But he had double eyelids,
and he was tall.
He seemed to be in his fifties.
Han Jeong-sik received goods
most of the time,
but since two years ago,
the amount has increased dramatically.
Han Jeong-sik.
Do you even think of me
when you make decisions?
Let's break up.
Hey.
Captain.
-This was faxed to us.
-What is it?
Hey, Dong-man.
What?
What?
SEOUL METROPOLITAN POLICE AGENCY
Hey.
Get in. Let's go.
I thought I told you
to do whatever it takes
to keep Kang Sun-ho here.
CRIMINAL INVESTIGATION DEPARTMEN
CHIEF HAN JEONG-SIK
I had to trade him in for this.
LEDGER
Where are we going?
To check something for one last time.
KANG SUN-HO:
INDEFINITE SUSPENSION CANCELED
Nice.
-Hey, Kang-hui!
-Kang-hui.
Did you hear?
Professor Seo managed to get
Sun-ho's suspension canceled.
He can return to school tomorrow.
The police released him this morning.
My gosh, I'm so relieved.
You too, right?
Sun-ho and I broke up.
What?
So from now on,
don't bring him up in front of me.
Why are we suddenly
deep-cleaning the office?
Well
Because we have to throw out the old
to bring in the new.
What is this, Professor?
It's garbage.
-Should I throw it out?
-No, it's okay.
It's my garbage,
so I should throw it out myself.
You always come
just before I can forget about you.
It's not like I want to see you, jerk.
Give me the photo.
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION DAY
AUGUST 27TH, 2016
About Zelkova Tree Foundation
Looks like you guys pulled
lots of funny tricks using it.
What?
While pretending
to support police officers,
you jerks bribed corrupt cops
and did all sorts of ridiculous things.
Everything's recorded in the ledger.
Am I wrong?
If all you have is a hammer,
everything looks like a nail.
Maybe I just know
scumbags like you too well.
Hey, Detective Yu.
Do you know
why Park Cheol-jin nearly lost his life?
He kept getting confused,
forgetting what was really important.
The jerks running the illegal site
you're after
They are the Police University's
Hey, Cheol-jin.
Cheol-jin. Park Cheol-jin!
Cheol-jin!
Why did you have to make this hard for us?
We did this to save the officers like you.
We all started with the same mindset.
We wanted to do something good.
Once you're in this business,
there are times when your hands get dirty.
But that jerk suddenly
made a big deal out of it.
Go Deok-bae!
We only ran the illegal gambling ring
to help police officers like you.
We used that money to defend
your pathetic sense of justice!
Who told you to?
Professor Seo Sang-hak?
Let me ask you one last thing.
-The woman you talked with
-Woman?
It wasn't a woman.
It was a man.
Did he go to his class?
ZELKOVA TREE FOUNDATION
ATTORNEY VISITATION ROOM
Let's go, Professor.
Okay.
Let's go.
PROFESSOR SEO SANG-HAK
There's a question
that students ask me every year.
"If I could understand
the motive of a criminal,
and if I'm unsure
that I'd make another choice
if I were put in the same situation."
"What should I do?"
They'd ask me if they were qualified
to become an officer
when they have such mindsets.
My answer to that
has always been the same.
It's more than possible for you
to think like that.
The fact that you worry about it
makes you qualified.
But this year,
I want to give a different answer.
Don't ever
justify a criminal.
Even if they're your friend,
girlfriend, boyfriend, family,
or teacher.
You don't have to try and understand them.
Regardless of the reason,
if they committed a crime,
you should help them
so that they can reflect on themselves
and get punished.
It's too difficult, Professor.
I know. It's not an easy thing to do.
However,
it's something you shouldn't avoid
just because it's difficult.
You'll become police officers
who need to fight for justice.
So
do not get hurt.
Do not die.
That way,
you'll be able to accomplish it all.
I'm sorry about that.
It looks like
I digressed from the subject.
The class felt especially short today.
All right, then. Thank you, everyone.
-Thank you.
-Thank you.
PROFESSOR SEO SANG-HAK
Yes, this is Seo Sang-hak.
One died, and one got hurt.
If you went through that,
does that give you a right
to pull a stunt like that?
Since you got your noble hands dirty,
you should go the full distance.
What should I do
so that no one gets hurt anymore?
Seeing where you are now
I am not good enough to stay by your side.
Meet me at the front gate
at 11 a.m. tomorrow.
What has Sun-ho been up to?
I've been so grateful
that you admitted me into this school.