MBC's 'Judge Lee Han-young' Cast Gathers for First Script Reading: Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, Won Jin-ah Shine

The main cast of MBC's upcoming drama 'Judge Lee Han-young' came together for an electrifying script reading session.

Set to premiere on January 2nd next year, 'Judge Lee Han-young' (written by Kim Gwang-min, directed by Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon) is a justice-driven regression drama about a corrupt judge, Lee Han-young, who lived as a slave to a mega law firm and returns to 10 years in the past to punish evil through new choices.

The script reading was attended by directors Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon, writer Kim Gwang-min, and a star-studded cast including Ji Sung as Lee Han-young, Park Hee-soon as Kang Shin-jin, Won Jin-ah as Kim Jin-ah, Tae Won-seok as Seok Jeong-ho, Baek Jin-hee as Song Na-yeon, Oh Se-young as Yoo Se-hee, Hwang Hee as Park Chul-woo, Kim Tae-woo as Baek Yi-seok, Ahn Nae-sang as Yoo Seon-cheol, and Kim Beop-rae as Jang Tae-sik.

As soon as the reading began, the actors perfectly immersed themselves in their roles, igniting the atmosphere. Ji Sung, in particular, realistically portrayed the complex emotions of Lee Han-young, who experiences a change of heart due to his mother's death and later regresses 10 years to pursue justice. He captivated the audience with his flawless transformation.

Park Hee-soon exuded a commanding charisma that filled the room, hinting at his unique portrayal of Kang Shin-jin, a character poised to create tension in the drama. Won Jin-ah impressed with her firm voice and delicate emotional expression as Kim Jin-ah, a determined prosecutor. Her portrayal hinted at the internal conflict she'll face between suspicion and trust towards Lee Han-young, who extends a hand to her.

Furthermore, veteran actors like Tae Won-seok, Baek Jin-hee, Oh Se-young, Hwang Hee, Kim Tae-woo, Ahn Nae-sang, and Kim Beop-rae delivered vibrant performances that brought the characters to life amidst the dense plot, intensifying interest in 'Judge Lee Han-young'.

After the reading, Ji Sung expressed his ambition, stating, "We will create a great 'Judge Lee Han-young' with these outstanding actors and staff." Park Hee-soon added, "I really enjoyed reading the original work, so I'm very excited and curious to see what kind of performances the actors will deliver. I will work hard." Won Jin-ah commented, "I believe it will be a satisfying revenge drama that viewers can enjoy," urging for significant attention from the audience.

'Judge Lee Han-young' is based on the popular web novel and webtoon of the same name, which garnered 11.81 million views for the novel and 90.66 million views for the webtoon, totaling over 102.47 million views. The collaboration between director Lee Jae-jin, known for his stylish direction in 'The Banker' and 'Spy Myung-wol', director Park Mi-yeon, and writer Kim Gwang-min promises a thrilling narrative of justice prevailing over evil amidst intricate power dynamics.

Korean netizens reacted enthusiastically, with comments like 'The cast lineup is insane,' 'I trust Ji Sung's acting,' and 'The original webtoon was so fun, I'm excited for the drama adaptation.' Many expressed anticipation for the premiere, saying, 'I can't wait for January 2nd.'