'Judge Lee Hanyeong' marks Won Jina's first challenge in a courtroom piece, showing a different kind of charm.
The new MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Hanyeong' (planned by Jang Jaehoon / written by Kim Gwangmin / directed by Lee Jaejin, Park Miyeon / produced by OH Story, Slingshot Studio), which is scheduled to premiere on Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri), is a justice-fulfillment time‑travel drama about corrupt Judge Lee Hanyeong, who lived as a slave to a giant law firm and returns to 10 years ago to punish great evil through a new choice.
Won Jina plays Kim Jina, a Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office prosecutor who dreams of avenging the person who pushed her father into a life‑threatening situation. But her revenge is repeatedly blocked by power, and her frustration only grows. At that time, Lee Hanyeong, who has a bad connection with her from a trial, proposes an alliance, and Jina agonizes between belief in him and distrust.
Appearing in a courtroom piece for the first time through 'Judge Lee Hanyeong,' Won Jina said she chose the role because, while in reality crimes must be judged within laws and rules, in drama one can feel exhilaration and emotional consolation, which she found very appealing.
Won Jina says Kim Jina is a character who is honest in expressing emotions and has a hotheaded side. That personality stems from affection for her father and a deep sense of indebtedness toward him. To express this, Won Jina emphasized that she tried to show a fierce and strong side. Viewers are eager to see what incident turned her into a runaway revenge locomotive and how this incident intertwines with Lee Hanyeong to make the plot more three‑dimensional.
On the other hand, Won Jina expressed gratitude, saying, "Although Ji Sung and senior Park Heesoon overflow with charisma in the work, in reality they are warm and lovable people," and "they always treated me kindly, so I counted the days until filming."
Finally, Won Jina said, "(Kim Jina) is a character who represents the weak, and I hope she can bring consolation and exhilaration to those hurt by social position and power," adding, "I hope you feel the brave, drama‑only vicarious satisfaction, laughter and joy that are bolder than reality."
Won Jina's presence will shine in the new MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Hanyeong,' which premieres at 9:40 p.m. on Jan. 2, 2026 (Fri).
[Photo] MBC 'Judge Lee Hanyeong'
[OSEN]