Bloodied Knife vs. Law Book: Intense Teaser Poster Released for 'Judge Lee Han-young'

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young' has unveiled its captivating teaser poster, signaling the start of its broadcast.

Scheduled to premiere on January 2, 2026, 'Judge Lee Han-young' is a justice-seeking regression drama about Lee Han-young, a corrupt judge who lived as a slave to a mega law firm and regresses 10 years into the past. He now makes new choices to punish evil.

The first teaser poster, released today (18th), is a symbolic image that instantly conveys the drama's atmosphere, capturing attention with its striking visuals. A bloodied knife deeply plunged into a thick law book delivers a powerful shock, intuitively revealing Judge Lee Han-young's firm determination to implement justice using the law as his weapon.

Additionally, the phrase 'Justice That Blocks the Sword,' engraved against a dark background, symbolizes the unwavering conviction of those confronting great evil, further highlighting the presence of the law book that represents the strength of justice, unshaken by the sharp attacks of power. The eye-catching first teaser poster for 'Judge Lee Han-young' foreshadows the birth of a judge character who realizes justice at the risk of his life, raising anticipation for the production.

Ji Sung, who won the MBC Drama Awards in 2015 for 'Kill Me, Heal Me,' is returning to an MBC drama after 10 years, already garnering significant expectations. The cast is further bolstered by Park Hee-soon, known for his strong presence with unique charisma, and Won Jin-ah, who promises a new transformation, along with supporting actors possessing solid acting skills. The collaboration of directors Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon, renowned for their stylish direction, and writer Kim Gwang-min is expected to elevate the quality of 'Judge Lee Han-young,' already considered a top anticipated production for the first half of 2026.

The production team of 'Judge Lee Han-young' stated, 'The teaser poster focused on the object that could most effectively convey the message of 'Justice That Blocks the Sword,'' and visualized the drama's core emotions and the character's beliefs through the moment the law book and the knife aimed at Lee Han-young collide. We ask for your great anticipation for 'Judge Lee Han-young,' which will mark a new beginning as the first production of 2026.'

Netizens reacted enthusiastically to the casting news, with comments like 'Ji Sung is back, I have to watch it live!' Others expressed excitement, stating, 'With Park Hee-soon and Won Jin-ah also in it, how can I not look forward to it?' and 'Just looking at the teaser poster already makes it intriguing.'