Park Hee-soon Transforms into a Power-Hungry Judge in 'Judge Lee Han-young'
Actor Park Hee-soon is set to impress with a drastic transformation as Kang Shin-jin, an ambitious judge aiming for the pinnacle of power, in the upcoming MBC Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young'.
The drama, slated for its premiere on January 2, 2026, follows the story of Judge Lee Han-young (played by Ji Sung), a corrupt judge who, after living as a slave to a large law firm, is sent back 10 years in time. He then chooses a different path to punish great evils in a 'Justice Realization Regression Drama'.
Park Hee-soon will portray Kang Shin-jin, the Chief Judge of the Criminal Division at the Seoul Central District Court. His character is an ambitious individual who seeks the highest power within the judiciary, manipulating others' weaknesses to climb the ladder. His carefully constructed plans begin to crumble with the reappearance of Lee Han-young, adding significant tension to the narrative.
In recently released stills, Park Hee-soon perfectly captures Kang Shin-jin's cold and sharp demeanor with his piercing gaze and impeccable suit style. His powerful aura, evident even in a few images, sparks anticipation for his unique portrayal of Kang Shin-jin.
"Actor Park Hee-soon is enriching the character of Kang Shin-jin and perfectly driving the drama's tension," stated the production team of 'Judge Lee Han-young'. "Please look forward to the character's intense journey, presented through Park Hee-soon's unique color."
'Judge Lee Han-young' is based on a popular web novel and webtoon with a combined readership of over 100 million views. The drama is a collaboration between directors Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon, known for their stylish direction in works like 'The Banker' and 'Meow, the Secret Boy', and writer Kim Gwang-min. The series premieres on January 2, 2026, at 9:40 PM KST.
Fans are expressing high anticipation for Park Hee-soon's new acting venture. Netizens commented, 'Park Hee-soon is amazing as a villain, I'm already looking forward to Kang Shin-jin!' and 'With Ji Sung and Park Hee-soon, this is a must-watch live!'. Many are also showing strong interest in the drama, with comments like 'I really enjoyed the 'Judge Lee Han-young' webtoon, the drama is going to be a hit too!'.