The Fixer
Three years ago, Cha Woo In was preparing to shoot No Hwa Young in a dream. However, the shooting did not take place in reality. This flashback shows how Cha Woo In’s mind is still haunted by the memory of that fateful day.
Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In receive disciplinary punishment
Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In are facing disciplinary action for their actions against Won Ki Chun. ..
Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In are surprised after it was revealed that Won Ki Chun’s prosthetic leg was real. There is definitely something fishy with that detail, especially as Cha Woo In had video evidence about Won Ki Chun’s fake leg. Since the video was obtained through a hidden camera, it was not admissible as concrete evidence.
Do Bae Man is sentenced with three months’ probation whereas Cha Woo In is sentenced to ten days probation. Cha Woo In is also taken off all cases she was assigned to. Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In get into an argument as well. Cha Woo In is dejected, with her plans taking a huge hit. Yong Moon Gyu visits Do Bae Man to add insult to injury.
Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In speak about their future plans? Bae Man had taken full responsibility of the Won Ki Chun incident, and hence he had to face a stronger sentence. He encourages by telling her that that they have only failed but not given up.
Since both of them have been stripped of their titles, they decide to carry on the investigations in civilian attire.
Do Bae Man goes undercover
Do Bae Man begins his investigations outside the military official’s limits? Cha Woo In sends him information unofficially. The boss almost catches Cha Woo In but her team members distract him and take him away to the trial room.
The CEO of Seollak, who also fixed No Tae Nam’s plans for fleeing the country, meets Yong Moon Gu. The two team up against Do Bae Man. ..
Officer Seo Joo Hyuk is a hard-working officer who is tasked with handling the trials of Won Ki Chun and No Tae Nam. He is gentle when it comes to No Tae Nam, but strict when it comes to Kim Han Yong’s trial.
After No Tae Nam’s trial ends, his mother No Hwa Young comes in and informs him that he will be serving the front lines to show that he is working harder than any other soldier. She also warns that he will be ‘cut off’ if he disobeys her command next time.
Yong Moon Gu investigates the mine explosion incident
Yong Moon Gu asks No Hwa Young about the prosthetic leg incident between Won Ki Chun and Do Bae Man. She warns him not to get involved in the internal affairs of her division or her subordinates. Yong Moon Gu is confident that Do Bae Man must have had a strong conviction to do what he did with Won Ki Chun. ..
Yong Moon Gu, the owner of the mine where an explosion occurred last month, has announced that he will be conducting his own investigation into the matter. The primary investigator, Kim Han Yong, has already come under fire for his alleged involvement in the affair. ..
The scene cuts to Kim Han Yong being transferred to prison. Cha Woo In’s teammates fake a scene that they forgot the documents and go back to their office. There, Kim Han Yong is met with Cha Woo In. She tells him that he can still find justice if he tells the truth.
In the flashback scene at the start of the episode, Cha Woo In, who had aimed her gun at No Hwa Young decided not to take that shot. She matches her predicament to that of Kim Han Yong’s. This makes him emotional.
He reveals that he was informed by a friend of his brother that Won Ki Chun did not save him and shot him. He also reveals that he was told by a friend of his brother that Won Ki Chun did not shoot his brother. The note is sent to Do Bae Man and Kang Ha Jun for further investigation.
The army surgeon who was charged with the death of Kim Han Yong’s brother is the same doctor who treated Won Ki Chun. The chances of this report being swapped and covered up are high, because the doctor and Kim Han Yong have a connection.
Do Bae Man and Yong Moon Gyu arrive at the hospital, only to find that the army surgeon has escaped. Yong Moon Gyu enlists the help of the fixer to bring him back.
Do Bae Man takes the hard drive from the army surgeon’s computer and brings it to Kang Ha Jun. No Tae Nam’s pet dog Bolt is with Kang Ha Jun since the day Tae Nam was arrested. Kang Ha Jun hands over the dog to Do Bae Man and it leads to a slightly hilarious situation.
Do Bae Man, a dog owner, is entrusted with taking care of his dog. He takes the dog home and is met with his aunt. The scene is funny to watch for he is like a child who needs to be schooled and his aunt leaves no chance to do just that. He tries to explain the situation but then she gets annoyed and kicks him out of the house. ..
No Tae Nam’s nightmare begins
Do Bae Man and Cha Woo In update each other about the day. Cha Woo In laments a little that No Tae Nam got off so easily to this Do Bae Man counters that he actually didn’t. He places No Tae Nam’s archenemy (aka Ahn Soo Ho) right next to him. No Tae Nam’s life in the military just got a lot worse.
No Tae Nam and Ahn Soo Ho sit down to chat about their job at the station. Ahn Soo Ho tells No Tae Nam about his experience working at the station, and No Tae Nam listens with interest. They both share stories of their experiences working at the station, and they both seem to enjoy talking about it.
Ahn Soo Ho tells No Tae Nam that he was in the military prison for a year and a half. He then tells No Tae Nam that he has been in and out of prison for the past two years, ever since he was arrested for protesting against the military dictatorship.
The Army surgeon is found
The army surgeon was off to a gaming parlor. Do Bae Man found him and so did the fixer. Here, Do Bae Man and the fixer clash over taking hold of the surgeon. Do Bae Man and the goons engage into a fist fight, but the fixer slips away with the surgeon. ..
Do Bae Man rushes to the hospital to verify the identity of the person inquiring about the army surgeon. The nurse confirms that it was Yong Moon Gyu. ..
Do Bae Man updates Cha Woo In about the latest developments. She informs him that she has found out who sent the note to Kim Han Yong. On the other hand, the army surgeon is being severely beaten by the fixer and his goons. ..
Yong Moon Gyu arrives at the scene and asks the surgeon about the truth. The surgeon, being very beaten up, rattles off the details quickly.
Do Bae Man, a popular K-pop star, meets Kim Han Yong, the person who left the note to Kim Han Yong. Do Bae Man takes him on an emotional ride as they discuss the day of the accident. The person readily reveals the exact details that happened on that fateful day. ..
The man tells the story of how it was a foggy day and how it was difficult to see clearly at a distance. He also mentions that Won Ki Chun had gone to the toilet during the five minute break. The area was an active minefield. Won Ki Chun saw some movement but could not see anyone clearly.
A South Korean soldier stepped on a landmine while on patrol in the DMZ and lost his balance. He was shot by another soldier who thought he was an enemy. After regaining consciousness, the soldier saw that he had shot his comrade. The only witness was Koo Hyun Suk, who left a note to Kim Han Yong. ..
Cha Woo In, Kang Ha Jun, and Do Bae Man discuss the details of Won Ki Chun’s accident. Cha Woo In comes to the conclusion that perhaps Won Ki Chun was really amputee before the trial. Won Ki Chun’s incident happened right after No Hwa Young achieved her goal of becoming prosecutor. ..
Since Won Ki Chun’s incident happened at the DMZ, it would have led to a huge mess and a scandal and hence it was covered up. Yong Moon Gyu comes across the same information from the army surgeon. He goes to meet No Hwa Young in order to get more information. ..
Yong Moon Gyu, the trio, and No Hwa Young all have suspicions about what happened to Won Ki Chun’s leg. No Hwa Young does not go into a flashback. ..
It is then revealed that No Hwa Young drugged Won Ki Chun and asked her aide to cut off his leg as the story goes. When the aide starts to hesitate, No Hwa Young herself cuts off his leg. Yong Moon Gyu is shocked when he finds out the truth. ..
The Episode Review
Military Prosecutor Doberman continued to play a critical role in the case, providing twists and turns that led to the successful prosecution of Cha Woo In and Do Bae Man. This case was a test of strength for Military Prosecutor Doberman, who showed his mettle by coming up with a new plan that allowed for the successful prosecution of these two defendants.
The drama had a good pace, jumping back and forth between flashbacks and present day. The main and supporting characters played their parts well, but the ending scene felt like it was too much.
There’s no telling what the future holds for our characters, but we’ll just have to wait and see! ..
