Previously, Kim Hyun Soo's (Kim Soo Hyun) lawyer and prosecutor Ahn Tae Hee (Kim Shin Rok) joined hands to put the illegally accused in a tight situation. But despite their coercion, Kim Hyun Soo stood his ground and appealed for himself, desperate to prove his innocence in "One Ordinary Day" Episode 5.
'One Ordinary Day' Episode 5: The Great Lawyer Shin Jung Han Returns
"One Ordinary Day" episode 5 highlights the tension surrounding Kim Hyun Soo, his lawyer Seo Soo Jin (Lee Seol), Shin Jung Han (Cha Seung Won) and prosecutor Ahn Tae Hee.
In episode 5, Kim Hyun Soo stands his ground to prove his innocence against the judge, prosecutor Ahn Tae Hee and the nation.
While Ahn Tae Hee takes every needed measure to investigate, Shin Jung Han, who returns as Kim Hyun Soo's lawyer in the first trial, takes a step to fight for the poor falsely accused young man.
Inside prison, Kim Hyun Soo remembers every smallest detail of the night, despite it being difficult to think about because of his immense trauma. He explicitly shows his uneasiness as he enters Hong Guk Hwa's (Hwang Se on) house, which is also the murder scene, as the crowd of reporters, national jury and police dart their gazes to him.
Thanks to lawyer Shin Jung Han, whom everyone doubts, Kim Hyun Soo's case isn't a lost cause as the third-rate lawyer is set to find loopholes and faults between the police and the prosecution's cross inspection.
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In particular, Kim Hyun Soo and Shin Jung Han's hot-and-cold relationship as client and lawyer gives off a different sense of warmth. Although the young man doesn't talk much about it, he feels safer whenever the lawyer's around, and heads on to fight the perpetual psychological warfare while relying on each other.
Shin Jung Han Joins Forces With Seo Soo Jin
In spite of Shin Jung Han's pride and massive ego as a lawyer, he accepts Seo Soo Jin's request of a joint defense to close Kim Hyun Soo's murder case.
Because Seo Soo Jin hasn't been in the field for too long, Shin Jung Han also acts as her senior and father figure, ready to lend help anytime.
With their joint power and defense, the grumpy lawyer guarantees Kim Hyun Soo's innocence and freedom.
"Kim Hyun Soo, a man in his 20s, is a very ordinary person. He is someone's son, brother and friend," Shin Jung Han says, evoking emotions from the jury.
Shin Jung Han and Seo Soo Jin, who somehow gravitate towards each other despite their differences, decide to use various strategies and intense power in the court in order to save Kim Hyun Soo's name and youth.
Do Ji Tae Offers Kim Hyun Soo Immunity Inside Prison
Because of Kim Hyun Soo's grave "crime" and gall to defend the weak inside prison, he is the prime target of Park Doo Sik (Yang Kyung Won) and his gang.
Known for their taunting strength, they inflict pain and minor injuries to the poor Kim Hyun Soo. However, because Do Ji Tae (Kim Sung Kyu), the lion of the prison, keeps an eye on the gang, they let Kim Hyun Soo get away with a raging heart.
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For the nth time, Do Ji Tae tries to earn Kim Hyun Soo's trust while attending to his wounds, promising safety inside the cold corners of their cell.
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Written by Elijah Mully.