seokjin kim
— That day, the defendant cried out to me, “I don’t understand why I’m being tried as a murderer here. The person who committed the murder is at home, comfortably stretching out his legs. Why, why on earth am I being falsely accused and put on trial in this court?”
— The defendant's family also went to the police station every day and tried to say something, but the police officer in charge of the case didn't even listen and just kicked them out every time without even looking in once.
—The last hope for these defendants and their families was... the courts. But if even the courts assign cases this way, who will clear the names of the many defendants who have been falsely accused?
—The police, prosecutors, and courts framed an eighteen-year-old boy for murder and then casually framed him as the murderer. The police's manipulation of the case, the prosecutors' obstruction of reporting, the court's incomprehensible case assignments, the court's interference in the trial, the deal. How can one possibly explain this situation?
Judge
— Defense attorney.
seokjin kim
— This is now,
Judge
— Defense attorney! You are now insulting the court.
seokjin kim
—Your Honor, I ask you to acquit the innocent eighteen-year-old boy who was wrongly accused of murder. This concludes my closing arguments.
I'm a lawyer. As always, when I stand before the law, I'm driven by a strong will to win cases, and my logical defense skills have earned me a high success rate. In other words, I'm embarrassed to say it myself, but I'm probably the best lawyer in the world, with the highest success rate among all lawyers.
I wanted to protect those who, like today, were falsely accused and put on trial. I wanted to clear their names. My determination to prove their innocence led me to even use harsh language toward the judge. That's how strong my resolve is. The audience and the defendant's family all shed tears, and I, too, finished my argument with tears welling up in my eyes, driven by a deep sense of urgency, just like the defendant.
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Judge
— I hereby declare the defendant not guilty.
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I left the courthouse, having finished the trial perfectly, after exchanging greetings with the defendant, the eighteen-year-old boy, and his family. To be honest, I felt my defense was a bit harsh, and I was nervous about being found guilty. But I was relieved to be acquitted, breathing in the fresh air, a smile on my face, and just as I was exhaling, someone tapped me from behind.
.
Seo Yeo-ju
- excuse me···.
seokjin kim
— Oh, why are you like that?
Seo Yeo-ju
— Do you have time?
seokjin kim
—Why are you doing that?
Seo Yeo-ju
— I was attracted, Attorney Kim.
seokjin kim
— Yes...? If it's not important, I'm sorry, but I have to decline.
Seo Yeo-ju
— I haven’t even confessed yet and you’re rejecting me…
seokjin kim
— I'm not the type of person who has a lot of free time.
Seo Yeo-ju
— As rumored, you really are an iron wall.
I was deeply moved by Attorney Kim's argument at the trial earlier and thought he was truly a wonderful person. I heard he was a truly top-notch lawyer, so I decided to attend the trial, and sure enough, it was top-notch. I was completely captivated by that handsome, top-notch lawyer.
But Attorney Kim was known to be very stubborn, so I thought, "Why is that perfect person who doesn't have a girlfriend and is so stubborn even towards me, whom I'm meeting for the first time?" But I wanted to break through Attorney Kim's stubbornness that no one else could.
seokjin kim
— If you know, please leave.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Then I'll go, so give me your number.
seokjin kim
— You know I won't give it to you.
Seo Yeo-ju
— What if I really need help?
seokjin kim
— What did you say···?
Seo Yeo-ju
— If you really need a lawyer's help, would you mind giving me your number?
seokjin kim
—What's going on?
I looked at Attorney Kim with a serious expression, a look that suggested I needed help. Then, Attorney Kim's frown, which had been so impenetrable, shifted to a look of concern as he turned to me. It seemed the lawyer's warm disposition hadn't changed.
Seo Yeo-ju
— If you have it... would you please give me your number?
seokjin kim
— Give me your number...
Attorney Kim handed me his phone, his face half suspicious, half worried. Truthfully, I was initially drawn to Attorney Kim, but I had my own reasons for being drawn to him.
I suffered domestic violence from my father as a child, leaving me with significant trauma. It was a difficult time for both my mother and I, and we had no way to hire a lawyer. My mother divorced, and now we live together. As I've grown and matured, perhaps because of my childhood experiences, I've continued to attend courts and developed an interest in them. That's why being a lawyer is a truly special and appealing profession to me.
Seo Yeo-ju
- thank you···.
seokjin kim
- sorry···.
Seo Yeo-ju
— What is it?
seokjin kim
— You didn’t even know that there was hardship ahead and just blindly built a wall.
Seo Yeo-ju
— It's okay. Who knew something would happen to someone who just blindly rushes in?
seokjin kim
— Call me whenever you want to talk.
Seo Yeo-ju
"I'm actually feeling a bit better now. It was when I was younger. I'm not seeking legal representation, but I just thought, 'Can I call you once in a while when I'm drinking alone or when I miss you?' Oh, maybe that won't work...
seokjin kim
— Call me. When I'm drinking alone, when I miss you, and more... But when I'm drinking alone, call me. I'll go out. It's a bit lonely drinking alone.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Do I look pitiful?
seokjin kim
— It’s not pity or sympathy or anything like that···!
Seo Yeo-ju
— But why did you open a wall for me?
seokjin kim
— I just... want to help. I guess it's an occupational disease.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Isn't that pity and sympathy? Attorney Kim, you've found a weak point in your iron wall.
Attorney Kim scratched his head with an awkward smile. But I didn't dislike it. If Attorney Kim were to just be by my side, with sympathy and compassion, wouldn't that be enough?
seokjin kim
— Then contact me.
Seo Yeo-ju
— You’re not the type of person with a lot of time, so you’re leaving already?
seokjin kim
- ah···.
Seo Yeo-ju
— Hahaha, go ahead. You must be busy, but I've kept you busy for too long.
colleague
— Kim Byun!!
The men who came out of the court dressed in formal attire and called Attorney Kim appeared to be his colleagues. They approached us, looked puzzled, and then looked at Attorney Kim.
seokjin kim
— That's not it.
colleague
— Isn't that so? Can Kim Byun's iron wall be penetrated by someone this pretty?
seokjin kim
— Oh, no, that's not it. He's just a client.
Seo Yeo-ju
— You’re not the client.
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*Please be advised that some of the content of the trial above is a quote from the drama.
