Military Prosecutor Do Bae Man (2022–…): Season 1, Episode 12 - The Manipulation - full transcript

(Military Prosecutor Doberman)

(All people, organizations, locations, and incidents...)

(in this drama are fictitious.)

(This was filmed in accordance with COVID-19 prevention guidelines.)

(Staff ensured the animals' safety in the filming of this drama.)

Have you ever heard of an offer one can't refuse?

An offer one can't refuse?

Quit the wordplay.

That's as good as a threat.

Get out of my face.

Isn't it so ironic?



Had it not been for Woo In,

your company couldn't have grown this much.

And now it's a mess because of the same person.

Are you saying my company ended up as your prey...

because of Woo In?

Just like how Cha Ho Cheol gave you an opportunity,

this time, I'll give you one.

If you don't join me,

Kang's Solution will vanish into thin air.

Think of the employees...

who gave their all for you and the company.

You've done more than enough for the Cha family.

I'll await your answer, then.

Why don't we just let the soldiers be at war?



Businessmen like us...

should be earning a profit in the crossfire.

Commanding General Hong, I'll soon be at your residence.

Your case will soon go to trial,

so we'll dot our Is and cross our Ts.

It was a long day giving statements, right?

Captain Do.

Is there anyone else besides me who'll testify?

Not yet.

There's one left on the list, but he's off the grid.

Am I the only one who'll take a stand?

Is this truly a trial that can be won?

We're up against Commanding General Hong Moo Sup.

If we keep fighting,

we'll eventually win.

I'm more scared now that I'm actually taking him on.

Is there a scenario where he is actually proven guilty?

Staff Sergeant Shin,

is there more to it than just the bullying?

I'm all ears for whatever you have to say.

There's something...

I was too scared to say.

(Do Be Man)

(Military Prosecutor, Captain Cha Woo In)

Yes, Captain Do.

Sure. I'll be right over.

Right. Come on in.

- Have a seat. - Yes, sir.

Like I mentioned before, the charges in the bullying case...

Can't you call it something else rather than bullying?

It's a term that upsets the public.

But most importantly, it is completely untrue.

Of course. How could I bully someone...

when my brother is the law around here?

I hear you.

Our defense will be...

that you sent him on official errands.

Any personal demands...

We just have to prove that they weren't commanded.

Lastly,

is there anything else I need to be prepared for?

Prepare for?

I'm asking if there could be any more charges.

Additional charges?

Look here, Mr. Yong.

Choose your words wisely.

- There aren't any. - Are you sure?

Even if anything more were to come up,

it's up to you to prove my innocence.

Consider it understood.

I will refrain from asking uncomfortable questions.

Your experience as a lawyer...

is joined by my ties within the military community.

This trial is one that can't be lost.

Of course, sir. I will give it my all.

I only saw you as one of No Hwa Young's dogs,

but recent events have put you in a different light.

I'm glad to hear that.

I'll make sure your reputation stays intact.

Just count your days until you become the CSA.

Then...

(Regular Holiday)

Hey.

I'm Captain Cha Woo In.

She's the military prosecutor I mentioned.

Tell us your story.

It's all right. Take your time.

We can't help unless we know the facts.

This time around,

you can put your trust in Captain Do.

(The General)

Get up, you moron!

You regularly suffered...

a brutal beating on that level?

When did it begin?

About a month...

after I was assigned there.

Every Sunday at midnight.

On a regular basis.

Keep still, damn it!

He was brutally beaten.

Hong Moo Sup...

must pay for his actions.

I will collect evidence regarding the assault.

What about the witness who can't be reached?

I'll track him down myself.

He's the only one left that can be a witness for us.

(Soldier Personnel File)

Name, Han Sam Soo.

Appointed driver.

He was discharged nine months ago.

He was the appointed driver for Commanding General Hong,

but was suddenly reassigned to the front lines as a gunner.

The commanding general's driver...

went to serve as a gunner instead?

It smells like a disciplinary punishment.

Excuse me.

We're from the army legal office.

Are you Mr. Han Sam Soo?

The army legal office?

What business do you have with me?

You were once assigned to serve at Commanding General Hong's residence.

Shit. What the... Mother...

We're here to request a statement from you.

A statement?

Soldiers from the legal office?

Well, I'm now a civilian

There's nothing I want to say

You people have no right to even ask

What the...

Mr. Han, can we please talk?

Hey, Han Sam Soo!

The legendary marksman of the hip hop scene

I know what you went through while stationed at Hong's residence

As if you'd know anything about it

You know what I went through?

Forget it, I'm all alone anyway

I'm done with everything that is in khaki

You know what I'm saying?

After you left

Other soldiers felt the same pain

Officers are still being mistreated

It's time you displayed the true hip-hop spirit

How you were mistreated?

Let us find justice for you

Hip-hop spirit, my foot, it's all a joke

How I was mistreated? Don't tell me, forget it

It won't bring back my 18 months of pain

The military will never change, so be gone

Nuh-uh, the world has changed

So let us speak up about your hardships

Let the people out there know

Don't keep it bottled inside forever

The military might never change

But let's at least try to make it a little better

Mr. Han, let's stop whatever this is...

and head back to the base together.

- Over here. - Pass!

- Seriously? - Nice!

- Come on! - Yes!

Nice!

- Pass it back. - Over here.

See that?

- Kick it high. - Nice!

That way.

I have to ask.

Does that jerk Sergeant Ma like men?

No, I heard he has a girlfriend.

Why do you ask?

Then why did you join him in his bed...

after the lights went out the other day?

That is never to be asked again.

Okay.

Sergeant Ma will be discharged soon.

I just have to endure it until then.

That's what I plan to do.

Endure it? But why?

I said not to ask.

There's a solution for most things in the military.

If you're sick, you go to the infirmary.

If you're hungry, you go to the canteen.

Except for one thing.

There's one thing that there's no solution for.

What is that?

Later. I'll tell you later.

There.

Come on!

Yes!

Get out there. Go.

- Get out there. - Block him.

At least Sergeant Ahn is good to you.

Well...

he's nice to me after you.

For someone who received special treatment,

he doesn't expect any here.

- Special treatment? - Yes. Didn't you know?

He's as famous as you are.

He's Gusan Bank's president's son.

Get it.

- Mine. - Nice.

Nice.

The bank president's son must feel gravely wronged.

He was sent to a military prison when he was innocent.

Keep your eye on the ball.

- Let's play. - Okay.

Come on. We can get it back.

Stop stalling. Let's go.

What's wrong?

Do you feel guilty about something?

No, sir.

- What breed is this? - Do Be Man.

Do Be Man?

I mean... Doberman. He's a Doberman Pinscher.

What's his name?

It's Bolt.

What a nice name.

Hey. This is necessary.

Put it on when no one's looking.

It's fine. You should put it on.

You don't want it?

It's fine. Thank you.

The trial for Commanding General Hong Moo Sup,

who was indicted for abusing a subordinate,

will begin this afternoon in the General Court for Armed Force.

Under Minister Lee Jae Sik's orders,

a joint military and police investigation team was created.

His sister, Hong, a civilian named as a defendant,

is being investigated coincidently, drawing much attention.

How do you feel as you walk into the trial?

A court is a place in which people are punished,

but it is also a place in which lies are exposed.

I hope the officer who worked in my house...

will not be hurt by this trial.

And I will clear my name from the misunderstandings...

and restore my good name.

- Thank you. - Let's go.

Do you have anything to say to the victims?

This is my wife.

Say hi.

Hello, Captain.

I'm glad you came.

Please do your best.

We will.

- Go ahead. - Yes, sir.

Let's go.

Consider it a rite of passage...

before becoming chief of staff.

Once you get past this,

it'll be smooth sailing from this point on.

You have a trustworthy lawyer too.

I've always preferred military courts over civilian courts.

The trial process is simpler...

and the decisions come quickly.

Just until yesterday, I felt like everything was in vain,

like was this why I became a soldier?

But seeing you two has given me strength.

Come in.

Come in, prosecutors.

It is customary...

to have the military prosecutors and the attorney...

meet before the trial.

As you all know,

the entire nation is watching this trial.

So every word that is being said...

must be thought out carefully. Do you understand?

Yes, sir.

Let's go to the courtroom.

We'll begin the trial.

End it quickly.

Captain Do.

Let's chat.

- Go ahead. - Yes, sir.

You'll do as you always did, right?

What do you mean?

Come on. You'll take care of it like that trial before,

right Captain Do?

Prosecution. Calm down.

(Prosecutor)

You'll see during the trial.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

(Prosecutor)

We're going to be running on a slanted field.

What do you mean?

You won't want to try the case if you hear it.

Tell me quickly.

No Hwa Young. Heo Kang In.

I'm sure they were ordered by Hong Moo Sup to attend.

It's like enjoying the benefits of a previous post.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

Perhaps that's why,

but the judge already made his decision before coming in here.

What?

The judge straight up told me...

to wing the trial as I did a year ago.

I'll request a new judge.

It's useless. We can't request it yet.

Furthermore,

it'll be the same as long as Hong Moo Sup is there.

Let's make sure the military judge has no choice but to make...

the right decision.

I hope the results of the training I gave you...

will be visible in this trial.

Being in a trial together...

brings back memories.

I know, right?

I let you win back then, didn't I?

The result would've been the same even if you had fought for real.

Since we're talking about old times,

I had this thought back then.

What?

I wondered how it would feel to crush you in this courtroom.

Is that right?

You can fight with the law.

This time,

I'll fight with the truth.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

(Detective Do Soo Kyung)

Hello? We're about to begin.

How about you?

We're about to begin too.

Please do your best, Detective Do.

I never let go once I bite, just like Be Man.

It's in our blood. My brother was like that too.

Is Hong Kyung Ok not here yet?

She's late.

She did enter the base, but...

She went to the staff judge advocate's office.

The staff judge advocate's office?

Why did she go there? This is the interrogation room.

She said the interrogation room was too stuffy,

and said you should meet her there.

She's trying to intimidate me from the start.

Please have some coffee.

That's right. Detective Do. You can interrogate...

I mean, speak with her here.

Speak with her?

Do you think I'm here to speak with a criminal suspect?

What? A criminal suspect?

Are you done?

She has no respect for detectives.

Fine. The location is irrelevant.

Let's begin the interrogation.

I apologize.

What are you doing?

Can I have a word?

Excuse us.

It won't take long. Just a few minutes.

(Staff Judge Advocate's Office)

Ms. Do, Be Man's aunt.

I know this is a joint case,

but you're on my turf.

Will you please watch your language?

Why did you call me "Be Man's aunt"?

I'm Detective Do Soo Kyung.

I called you that on purpose.

You are Be Man's aunt.

I need you to take that to heart.

Let's do what's best for us all.

If you upset the commanding general,

it won't do Be Man any good either!

You have...

a very ticklish way of making a threat.

Be Man and I don't go lightly on each other.

You. Answer my question right away.

"You"?

Are you talking down at me now?

Staff Judge Advocate Seo Joo Hyeok!

Are you a soldier or a prosecutor?

Are you a prosecutor or a soldier?

I want an answer!

Why should I tell you that of all people?

All the other people I met here were soldiers!

But you must be a prosecutor.

You must uncover the truth and punish the guilty.

That's what a military prosecutor must do!

If you even think of letting her off because of who her brother is,

you will pay too.

(Staff Judge Advocate's Office)

Oh, my gosh...

The fortuneteller said women would torture me this year.

The division commander, Cha Woo In,

and now that crazy lady.

I'm about to lose my mind.

(1st trial of commanding general's abuse charges)

I submit evidence.

When he worked at the residence,

he was made to wear this smartwatch.

Commanding General Hong...

made Staff Sergeant Shin wear a smartwatch...

and summoned him dozens of times a day.

His human rights...

That has not been confirmed, Your Honor.

Sustained.

Prosecution should stick only to facts that can be proven.

Then why was Staff Sergeant Shin made to wear a smartwatch?

Wasn't it to give instructions more conveniently?

To give work-related instructions,

the staff sergeant was summoned just three times a day.

He was made to wear a smartwatch...

to give just three orders a day?

Your Honor.

May I answer this question?

Of course you may.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

Captain Do.

Do you want to know...

why I gave my subordinate a smartwatch?

It was because...

I thought highly of him and cherished him.

Because I thought highly of and cherished...

Staff Sergeant Shin Min Cheol.

What? He's "cherished"?

You cherished him that much,

and in a crowded store you raised a hand as if to strike,

and threw fruit at his face?

You're not yet married, are you?

People who are against marriage are so selfish.

They care only about themselves.

This was me being selfless and altruistic.

I scolded him for a mistake and taught him right from wrong.

So he wouldn't make the same mistake again.

That's just nonsense.

Why did you make him...

cook for your adult son,

clean your room, and even wash your underwear?

I can explain that.

I'll do the talking. Stay out of it.

Yes, ma'am.

Let's be frank.

Did I curse him out or hit him?

All I did was treat him better because I valued him.

I was being selfless, okay?

I had a sense of pity. Do you get it?

The smartwatch was for the staff sergeant's benefit.

I'm sure you know, but a smartwatch...

has a health monitoring function.

A health monitoring function?

Arrhythmia runs in the staff sergeant's family.

The watch was a gift from my client,

so the defendant could check his pulse.

Who would gift an expensive smartwatch...

to violate one's human rights?

The smartwatch also has a GPS function,

and that's used to prevent staff from going AWOL.

"Going AWOL"?

To a soldier, going AWOL is a felony.

Because of who he served, Staff Sergeant Shin...

had to leave the residence often.

Previous officers or soldiers...

were often disciplined because they did not know their boundaries.

So the watch was used as a precaution to prevent...

the staff sergeant from straying...

by mistake and ending up getting disciplined?

Yes. The smartwatch was not a tool for abuse.

It was a gift...

This will be an easy trial.

This will be an easy trial. Isn't that a relief?

Keep quiet and listen.

Prosecution.

Are you done asking about the smartwatch?

No. We're not done.

(Prosecutor)

It was meant to prevent the staff sergeant from straying?

Fine, I'll accept that.

Here's a question for Staff Sergeant Shin.

Where are you stationed at?

4th Infantry Division Headquarters and Service Battalion.

Division Headquarters?

Not the commanding general's residence?

No.

Then were you dispatched to his residence?

- No. - Of course not.

You cannot be dispatched to the commanding general's residence.

That system was abolished.

All military personnel were to move out of officers' residences...

and be replaced with civilian staff as per a command from above.

But even if there were a command,

old customs are hard to break overnight.

Officers who treat soldiers like their personal slaves...

called their staff...

drivers or strategic personnel to cover their tracks.

In some cases, they put petty officers to work.

In Staff Sergeant Shin's case,

he was handpicked from his company by the commanding general.

That means the staff sergeant already deserted his post.

How is a watch supposed to prevent that?

Did you use your rank to ignore protocol,

pick out Staff Sergeant Shin,

and make him your slave?

Prosecution! Watch your language.

It's to monitor his health?

Do you know the state of the staff sergeant's hearing?

A commanding officer cannot know...

all the details of his staff's health.

Sustained.

Prosecution! What on earth does...

the staff sergeant's hearing have to do with this case?

It has everything to do with this case.

He was routinely beaten by the defendant...

and his eardrum perforated.

He was beaten? Prosecution is mentioning what they cannot prove!

I will show you proof of the beatings.

- Oh, gosh. - What has he done?

What happened to him?

(Proof of the beatings)

That's way too much.

To prove the severe...

and constant abuse carried out on the staff sergeant,

I'll let the staff sergeant speak for himself.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

Good job.

You keep saying you cherished him.

Why did you curse at someone you cherish?

What? I cursed at him?

I never cursed.

My brother's a general and I'm his sister.

Would I do something that degrading?

You really didn't curse?

It's not in that video, is it?

Quit hassling poor innocent me and show your proof.

Your mouth clearly looks like...

- you were cursing. - I said...

I did not curse.

Then...

shall I raise the volume?

This store had installed an expensive surveillance system.

Will you not pull yourself together?

Are your ears blocked, moron?

You can eat this, cheapskate.

Why didn't you tell me about this?

Well, yes. He just wouldn't get the message,

so I ended up yelling.

Is that such a bad thing?

Who hasn't thrown out a few curse words while driving?

Yes, I do curse sometimes when I'm driving.

When I'm alone and no one else can hear me.

Put away these silly videos...

and bring me real proof that...

I abused the soldier and treated him inhumanly.

Innocent people don't say things like...

"Bring me proof if there is any."

That's my conclusion from 17 years as a detective.

I don't care about your conclusion.

Since you want proof,

I'll let you meet someone who has proof.

Investigator!

Please escort Han Sam Soo,

Commanding General Hong's former driver...

into the room.

It's been a while. I'm Sam Soo.

The driver...

who almost went blind from the ashtray you threw.

I was ordered to wear a smartwatch all day.

Calls came every five minutes.

It was enough to drive me crazy.

"Get me water. Cold water. And ice."

She owned me every second of the day.

Hey! How dare you...

frame me with such lies?

I'll sue you for calumny.

Don't just sit there. Write up a complaint!

Please calm down, Ms. Hong.

I was ordered to get her a sanitary pad with wings,

and then she'd tell me to get her thicker ones.

And then ones from a different brand.

Then there were the pomegranates.

(Seo Joo Hyeok)

This is Staff Sergeant Shin's written statement.

He was bullied in the exact same way.

Stop this! Are you just going to sit there?

Don't you serve my brother?

But even I find this evidence damning.

What?

Damning?

Mr. Park, cat got your tongue?

Put that retainer to use!

Well, I'm taking myself off this case.

Look for another lawyer to represent you.

Unbelievable. What a joke.

Hey, you!

Goodness me. Your lawyer bailed.

So what now?

Will you admit to these charges?

Will you, Ms. Hong?

Answer me!

My brother...

didn't know about this.

This was all my doing.

My brother...

had no idea.

So you'll take all the blame?

Oh, no. My brother...

(Witness Stand)

(Witness Stand)

Min Cheol.

It's all right. Don't be afraid.

Right.

I'm ready.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

Is it true...

that you were regularly assaulted by Commanding General Hong?

Yes.

Violence can never be justified,

but did he have any reason to beat you?

At first,

I believed...

that I was being punished for making a mistake.

However, I learned that my mistakes...

had nothing to do with him beating me.

How did you figure that out?

Because of Commanding General Hong's sister.

You see, Ms. Hong goes to see her parents every Sunday.

The residence would be empty...

except for...

me and Commanding General Hong.

My smartwatch would ring at midnight.

The first call signals me to be prepared.

When it rings again,

I'm to head to his room.

- What on earth? - Seriously?

(Defendant)

Did the defendant ever tell you why he assaulted you?

Yes.

What is his reason?

(Shin Min Cheol)

Commanding General Hong said it loud and clear.

(Defendant)

That he had to beat someone...

for his anger to subside.

Your Honor, this is only what Staff Sergeant Shin claims!

Allow me to submit evidence...

that proves his perforated eardrum and sudden deafness.

According to a medical expert,

they are the result of physical abuse.

Where's the proof that he was beaten by the defendant?

Is there perhaps footage of this assault?

Staff Sergeant Shin spends most of his time...

at General Hong's residence.

Who else would be able to assault him?

They could be self-inflicted.

How dare you say such a thing!

(No Hwa Young)

Please watch your words.

Captain Do!

You are to watch your words.

In other words,

a disgruntled officer inflicted pain on himself...

just to get back at his superior officer.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

Where's your proof?

Allow me to submit a medical record.

It's Staff Sergeant Shin's psychiatric evaluation.

A year ago,

one of his closest friends Staff Sergeant Oh...

took his own life.

The incident left Staff Sergeant Shin...

with emotional trauma.

The defense attorney is obscuring the matter at hand...

by stating irrelevant information.

This type of emotional trauma can lead to one hurting oneself.

- Your Honor... - The outcome of that case...

caused Staff Sergeant Shin...

to take out his anger on the defendant.

He made a false statement regarding Commanding General Hong...

and hurt himself to provide false evidence.

Your Honor, this is wild speculation.

Whether it is or not is for me to decide!

Prosecutor, if you're done questioning the witness...

I'm not!

Here's follow-up evidence...

regarding Staff Sergeant Shin's medical condition.

(Judge)

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

Commanding General Hong Moo Sup...

Why didn't you say anything despite being routinely beaten...

by the defendant?

Money.

I needed the money.

I heard that your kid is sick.

Take this to pay for the medical bill.

Let me know if you need more.

(Military Investigator: Do Sung Hwan)

Purchase an ointment on your way home...

and buy your kid some snacks.

My son...

is only three.

Because of a heart condition that runs in the family,

he has had to live in a hospital...

since the day he was born.

What I officially made...

wasn't enough to cover his medical bills.

That's why.

That's why I said nothing.

Commanding General Hong would only select officers...

with financial issues...

and had them stationed at his residence.

He used them as outlets for his violence.

This is mere speculation by the prosecution.

Our claim which is that he inflicted these wounds on himself...

seems more logical and plausible.

(Hong Moo Sup)

Witness, if you inflicted these wounds on yourself,

you will be charged with perjury.

I am not perjuring myself!

But I'm left questioning the authenticity of your statements.

Your Honor, the prosecution is only relying on evidence...

collected on the basis of the victim's claims...

to prove that a crime was committed.

It is why I object to the medical records...

and all the other evidence submitted by the prosecution.

I ask for them to be ruled out!

Prosecution, unless there's credence to the victim's testimony,

the medical records based on his statement...

lose their effectiveness as evidence.

The evidence can't be ruled out!

Please let this be a fair trial.

Don't you think you're being unfair?

You call this a fair trial?

This is absurd!

- This is totally unfair. - Order!

This isn't fair at all!

It took Staff Sergeant Shin great courage...

to come here and testify.

I'll evaluate the credibility of the medical record.

And I'll render my decision next time.

Your Honor!

(General Court for Armed Force)

So...

Detective Do was able to get the statement.

She did?

But Hong Kyung Ok took the fall for it all,

so it'll be difficult to tie it to Hong Moo Sup.

And Han Sam Soo says...

he was never assaulted by Hong Moo Sup.

Staff Sergeant Shin.

I was so good to you.

This is how you repay me?

Once I'm found innocent,

I'll lock you up for making false accusations.

Let's go, sir.

(General Court for Armed Force)

Hey.

You figured it out, right?

Pardon? What do you mean?

You did.

I don't know what you mean.

Speak with respect, will you?

It's annoying.

You know.

I had originally intended to make you my dog.

But I've changed my mind.

What are you doing? Put the gun down.

I said to speak to me with respect, you rat!

Show respect.

Don't you respect me?

Answer me! You jerk.

It's your fault. Do you know what happened to my father...

because of you?

Do you, you jerk?

You jerk.

(Commanding General Hong Moo Sup Abuse Case)

Let's make sure the military judge has no choice but to make...

the right decision.

It took Staff Sergeant Shin great courage...

to come here and testify.

Once I'm found innocent,

I'll lock you up for making false accusations.

(No Hwa Young)

Come to my office.

May I ask why?

There's a witness who will win your trial for you.

What do you say? Interested?

I'll be right there.

(Division Commander No Hwa Young)

Salute.

Woo In.

You came voluntarily to hear my offer,

so let's be honest.

What do you mean, ma'am?

I know you want to hide your animosity toward me.

However, you may remove your mask now...

and confront me as you are.

I don't understand what you mean, ma'am.

You can't hide your feelings. It shows on your face.

Just like your father.

You're so Cha Ho Cheol's daughter.

You knew...

all about me.

Then why did you let me be?

It's easy to fight an enemy that you see.

Because betrayal...

always comes from an ally...

who holds a gun to my head from behind my back.

Just like what you're doing...

to the commanding general now?

That's right.

As expected,

you quickly figured out the very reason why I called you here.

Your father was always proud of you.

He constantly spoke of how bright you were.

Please stop...

speaking about my father.

Will you accept my witness or not, Woo In?

I'll accept it.

As the military prosecutor.

But it'll be difficult to get the witness in.

Don't worry about that.

The military judge is my subordinate.

Of course, so are you.

I simply want to give everyone a chance.

You may see me only as an enemy.

However,

what you see isn't always everything.

I'm saying there are things you don't know.

Because you were too young at the time.

We could've had...

a completely different relationship.

Your Honor. I'd like to call my witness.

A witness?

I believe you did not register any witnesses for today's trial.

The witness needed some time...

to decide whether to appear.

(Prosecutor)

What on earth...

Cha Woo In.

From this moment on,

you are to entrust me with this trial.

Your Honor.

I'm Major General No Hwa Young, 4th Infantry Division Commander.

Staff Sergeant Shin Min Cheol...

is one of my prized officers.

Please allow me to speak for him.

What do you mean, speak for him?

My aide, Yang Jong Sook, would like to testify.

Stop her. You must stop her.

I repeat.

We will not accept any witness not previously agreed upon.

Your Honor. First Lieutenant Yang Jong Sook...

is a key witness who can expose the systematic assault...

by Commanding General Hong Moo Sup.

(Defense Attorney)

You've rendered many decisions favorably for civilian law firms...

in exchange for money.

(General Court for Armed Force)

You're mistaken.

You'll have to try this case fairly according to the law.

If you wish to keep your job, that is.

The prosecution's witness...

is allowed.

First Lieutenant Yang Jong Sook, take the witness stand.

I object, Your Honor!

I believe she's an important witness.

Your objection is overruled.

Listen. It's No Hwa Young.

- What? - No Hwa Young.

She dare...

stab me in the back like this?

(Witness Stand)

First Lieutenant Yang Jong Sook.

Were you assaulted by Commanding General Hong?

Yes. I was.

Tell us more.

June 11, 2020,

at around 1:14am,

in the commanding general's car,

Commanding General Hong...

slapped me twice,

and punched my stomach three times.

Your Honor. I submit a doctor's record of the injuries.

I also submit a recording made by the witness at the time.

You can't say now that it was self-inflicted.

Why did the commanding general assault you?

(Witness Stand)

(Hong Moo Sup)

It's okay. You can speak up now.

You weren't able to then.

(Hong Moo Sup)

He was touring various units,

and he visited the one I was stationed at.

He took us to eat and drink.

Afterward, in his car,

he touched my body.

I immediately voiced my refusal,

and tried to get away.

That was when he assaulted you.

Yes.

He sexually assaulted you first,

and then physically assaulted you.

Judge! Are you going to just sit there and listen?

First Lieutenant Yang's statement...

proves the defendant abused his subordinates.

This adds weight to Staff Sergeant Shin's statement.

(Judge)

(Judge)

The defendant's objection is overruled.

We will let the witness continue.

What?

I have to sit through this?

I must warn you to calm down.

(Judge)

Witness. You may continue.

(Judge)

The physical and sexual assault happened...

about a year and eight months ago.

Why did you decide to step forward now?

After what happened,

I tried to take my own life.

But...

(Hong Moo Sup)

it meant nothing to him.

(Hong Moo Sup)

Thank you, Aide Yang.

You're always so quiet.

I like how you do your duties.

(Division Commander's Office)

You don't hold a grudge about what happened then, do you?

Good.

You're a good girl.

(Republic of Korea Army)

Call me if you need anything.

(Yang Jong Sook)

The victim of sexual assault withers away,

but the assailant forgets and moves on.

The same goes on even now.

If death is the only way a victim can prove their innocence,

the crime that kills a soul...

can be likened to murder.

Assault is a grave crime that destroys...

the body and spirit of others.

I ask you to give the defendant a heavy sentence, Your Honor.

(Defendant, Defense Attorney)

(Prosecutor)

I must state that after the first trial,

I looked over Staff Sergeant Shin's evidence and statement,

and concluded that they could be admitted and accepted.

I overrule my previous decision to throw them out of court...

and will consider them when I hand out the sentence.

(Judge)

(No Hwa Young)

As Commanding General,

you were given authority as an officer to lead and monitor.

You abused that...

and treated other soldiers and officers with cruelty.

We also confirmed there had been constant assaults.

The sexual assault charges that recently came to light...

will be dealt with in a separate trial.

According to Article 62 Section 1 of the Military Criminal Act,

for cruelty and abuse of authority.

Article 60 Section 1 Clause 2,

for assaulting soldiers who were on duty.

Article 260 Section 1,

for physical assault, I sentence the defendant...

(Judge)

to three years imprisonment.

Darn!

You dare send me to prison?

You judges. Are you out of your mind?

You. Do you call yourselves soldiers?

What kind of stupid trial is this?

Military Police!

Stay away from me!

Stay there.

Don't touch me!

Where are you stationed at? Let me go!

Let go of me!

(4th Infantry Division)

Commander.

Thank you.

When you came to me after what had happened,

I told you that...

if you worked for me,

I'd let you see the commanding general crumble.

(Yang Jong Sook)

We only did what the other needed.

So forget the thank-you.

(General Court for Armed Force, 4th Infantry Division)

Thank you.

Is that your sentence?

You dare rule that I'm guilty?

Military Police!

Get your hands off me!

I said let go, punks!

You punk. Come here!

(Prosecutor)

Stay away from me!

Get away.

Are you going to just sit and watch?

It's a rare opportunity to see the lowest one can go.

A commanding general too.

(Prosecutor)

Let's allow the soldiers to watch the show.

You fool.

- Darn you! - Oh, dear.

It's time you move in.

Let's end the trial.

Shall I, then?

Let go, you jerk.

Darn you.

What do you want?

It's your turn, Do Be Man!

(Hong Moo Sup)

One must always be humble before the truth.

You have a face.

The supposedly kind and humble face.

I wish you...

a safe trip to the army prison.

You...

- Your Honor? - Yes? What?

Military Police. The defendant.

Detain him immediately.

Thanks.

Salute.

Thank you.

I truly mean it,

Military Prosecutor Do.

"Military Prosecutor Do."

I finally get to hear you call me that.

I'm grateful too.

Thank you, Captain Do.

Get going.

Let's go.

(Shin Min Cheol)

- Shall we? - Sure.

Hey, when did you get here?

- Were you at the trial? - Yes.

You did great. You looked good doing it too.

How did No Hwa Young's aide come forward as a witness?

Well...

I don't know where to begin.

I'm too busy to stay, so maybe next time.

Also don't worry about the company. I'm sorting things out.

Sure. Call me if you need anything.

What about the hard drive? Did you find anything?

The files...

were impossible to restore.

I destroyed the drive.

Did you double-check?

You did well though, Ha Jun.

I'll get going, then.

The general court decided on a punishment...

that is heavier...

than the usual assault and bullying cases.

He will be separately charged with the sexual assault...

that was revealed during the trial.

Commanding General Hong's sister...

Power is a funny thing, isn't it?

Climbing the ranks takes decades,

but one can instantly fall from grace.

How could you...

do this to me?

You didn't say anything in advance.

It was to reward a subordinate of mine...

who has been as loyal to me as you,

so let it slide.

Did you let Do Be Man and Cha Woo In stay in play...

to bring Hong Moo Sup down?

A revolution requires two elements.

Passion and guts.

I moved Do Be Man and Cha Woo In like pawns...

to get rid of Hong Moo Sup.

What have I lost so far?

There is no such thing as an absence of power.

When a position opens up, someone is bound to fill it.

I knew your goal was to be a commanding general,

but I didn't expect you to take this path.

A commanding general?

Just that?

Ma'am.

Do you know why we have never collided?

It's because...

restrained myself from crossing the line.

Darn.

Darn it!

Do you have an answer to my offer?

Among the evidence that was seized...

is a hard drive.

That is my answer.

What's on the hard drive?

A weapon that can end No Hwa Young.

Talk about impeccable timing.

Consider it planned.

I saw how No Hwa Young stabbed you in the back in court.

Never did I assume you'd come bearing a gift.

It's as you said.

We'll leave the soldiers to fight the war.

I'd rather save my company.

- Right. - Of course.

You'll find it by the guardhouse.

Yes, thank you.

Bye.

What's all this?

When did our office have so many phones?

We went from 1 to 5.

I've been prepared just for this day.

I mean... What?

Yes, this is... It's upside down.

We're swamped.

Bullying cases are being reported from across the nation.

The military rights website is reporting server overload.

You two should work from the office.

The last thing you want is a headache.

Sure thing. Keep up the good work.

Of course Captain Do is here.

Yes, he's free.

That's right.

Why did you follow me in?

I'll tell you now that the trial is over.

Putting No Hwa Young's aide on the stand...

is what a military prosecutor should've done.

For Staff Sergeant Shin...

and also for First Lieutenant Yang.

However,

as my father's daughter,

the decision was painful.

It wasn't easy.

And I felt guilty...

of not informing you in advance.

I'm truly sorry.

That's enough.

You don't need to say more.

When you calmed me down...

and when you defended...

the enemy's aide for the victim's sake...

If death is the only way...

a victim can prove their innocence,

the crime that kills a soul...

can be likened to murder.

When Staff Sergeant Shin saluted me...

Salute.

And now.

No other reason seems to be needed.

That's why you need not say more,

Cha Woo In.

Private Pyun said...

that there's a remedy for every incident within the military.

When in pain, we head to the infirmary.

When hungry, we head to the cookhouse.

But there's one incident...

that involves a soldier losing his mind.

There's no remedy for when a deranged soldier...

grabs a loaded firearm.

It is why one should keep his head leveled.

One should stay sane.

Especially when holding a loaded rifle,

one should never lose his mind.

(Military Prosecutor Doberman)

The real war within the Patriotic Society...

will now commence.

Cha Ho Cheol collected all the evidence he could...

that proved the corruption of the Patriotic Society.

The so-called Patriotic Society X-file.

Are you sure it was here?

Maybe you left it elsewhere.

Ha Jun, did you take the Won Ki Choon files?

There's a piece of evidence seized at Kang's Solution...

that I'd like to take a look at.

A report came in...

regarding multiple gunshots heard on the base.

The shooting. Was it you?