The Price of Confession — Season 1
An Yun Su envisions a simple life filled with family happiness—until tragedy strikes when her husband is murdered, thrusting her into a desperate fight to clear her name. Wrongly accused, she finds herself imprisoned and facing an uncertain future. There, she crosses paths with Mo-eun, an enigmatic woman whispered to possess almost supernatural insight into people’s true nature. This unexpected connection sets off a chain of events as two determined men dedicate themselves to uncovering the truth: Baek Dong Hun, a steadfast prosecutor known for his unwavering resolve, and Jang Jeong-Gu, Yun Su's fiercely protective lawyer with a past as a boxer who fights relentlessly for justice.
The artist Lee Ki-dae was found dead in his studio, a violent end to a celebrated career. His wife, An Yun-su, became the focus of intense scrutiny, held for questioning as the media swarmed the scene and the police investigation deepened.
Baek, the prosecutor, pressed Yun-su relentlessly as they returned to the scene of the crime. Despite her vehement denials, a woman offered a confession.
Mo Eun and Yun-su found themselves in a direct confrontation. Following considerable public outcry regarding the investigation, Baek secured a warrant for the detention center and ordered a polygraph examination.
A restrictive ankle monitor and a strict curfew become Yun-su's new reality. Meanwhile, with legal counsel now assigned to Mo Eun, the latter sends a chilling missive to her newly formed advocate.
As news spread of Mo Eun’s disappearance from prison, Yun-su pursued a figure cloaked in a hood. A growing unease settled upon Baek; he began to suspect the two women were subtly manipulating events, always a step ahead.
Yun-su unearthed troubling details from her target’s hidden history, and a possible lead emerged within the studio itself. The ensuing altercation was fierce, leaving Mo Eun unattended.
The two women worked in concert to conceal any trace that might alter the investigation's trajectory. Simultaneously, Ko Se-hun was reported missing by his grandfather.
Mo Eun presents findings that cast doubt upon Yun-su's narrative. Meanwhile, as Baek uncovers the details of Se-hun’s deadly act, the arrival of a newcomer to the prison reignites buried histories.
A medical crisis involving Mo Eun has stirred considerable speculation. Meanwhile, attorney Jang Jeong-gu takes a call that promises to be deeply consequential, and a desperate bid for freedom endangers those around it.
A strained encounter with Jeong-gu, Baek, and Mo Eun yielded crucial information previously concealed. The news erupted with a startling murder confession.
A subtle, yet unmistakable, trace—a hidden motive and a distinct fingerprint—in the perplexing case of Lee Ki-dae’s murder points toward an unexpected origin. Following the unsettling news of a kidnapping, Mo Eun begins to meticulously arra…
With the threads of both investigations beginning to coalesce, Baek and Jeong-gu are confronted with a disturbing video. In it, Mo Eun delivers a final message to Yun-su.
