Actors Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, and Won Jina come together for 'Judge Lee Han-young.'
The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young' (planned by Jang Jae-hoon, written by Kim Kwang-min, directed by Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon), set to air for the first time this fall, draws attention as Ji Sung returns to MBC after 10 years, having won the MBC Acting Award for 'Kill Me, Heal Me' in 2015. This drama follows the regression of Judge Lee Han-young, who, after living as a slave to a giant law firm, returns to 10 years ago and realizes a new choice to punish evildoers.
In the drama, Ji Sung plays Lee Han-young, a single judge at the Chungnam District Court. Having become the son-in-law of a successful law firm representative during his unremarkable time as a single judge, Lee Han-young engages in bribery and uses his powers for personal gain. Just when he decides he must stop, he regresses to his time as a single judge 10 years ago, striving to live a new life. There are already high expectations for Ji Sung's performance, which will provide a thrilling satisfaction as he dives straight ahead with new choices and rulings.
Park Hee-soon plays Kang Shin-jin, the chief judge of the Seoul Central District Court and a key figure in the shadow government led by a former president. Kang Shin-jin, who possesses tremendous power and is unrestrained by law or transactional deals, fiercely confronts Lee Han-young, making the storyline highly exciting. There is already anticipation for the acting parade that actors Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon will present.
Won Jina takes on the role of Kim Jin-a, a prosecutor at the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office. Kim Jin-a becomes a prosecutor with a single-minded goal to catch Jang Tae-sik from the S Group, and she ends up teaming up with Lee Han-young, who aims to help her. However, as she watches the people Lee Han-young meets, she finds herself balancing between faith and distrust. There is growing anticipation for the unconventional development that Won Jina will unfold between the two characters.
The production team of 'Judge Lee Han-young' stated, "Ji Sung returns to MBC after 10 years. Through this project, he will attempt another transformation and appear before viewers in a new light. The intense battle of wits that Ji Sung perfectly embodies as he immerses into his character is expected to add to the drama's enjoyment." They added, "Moreover, with solid acting skills and a heavy presence, Park Hee-soon and Won Jina will evoke breathless tension and catharsis as they intertwine with Ji Sung, so please stay tuned and look forward to it."
'Judge Lee Han-young' is based on the original work that has recorded 10.66 million downloads for the web novel, 11.34 million for the webtoon, and a combined total of 22 million downloads. Directed by Lee Jae-jin, who showcased his sensuous directing skills in 'The Banker,' 'The Spy Who Loved Me,' and 'Motel California,' along with co-directors Park Mi-yeon and screenwriter Kim Kwang-min, there is rising excitement around how the beloved 'Judge Lee Han-young' will be adapted into a drama.
The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young,' which showcases the fierce acting synergy of Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, and Won Jina, has begun its first shoot and is scheduled to air this fall.
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