From Star Judge to Public Interest Lawyer: Jung Kyung-ho Transforms in 'Pro Bono' Highlight Reel

Jung Kyung-ho, who once commanded the courtroom, is stepping onto the stage of public interest litigation.

tVN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Pro Bono,' set to premiere on the 6th, has released a highlight video compressing the integration of Kang Da-wit (played by Jung Kyung-ho) into the pro bono team and his subsequent journey in public interest litigation, heightening anticipation for its first broadcast.

'Pro Bono' is a human legal drama about an ambitious, self-serving judge who unwillingly becomes a public interest lawyer, finding himself trapped in a corner office with zero revenue in the pro bono team of a mega law firm, leading to a series of unpredictable events.

The released highlight video captivatingly follows the abruptly overturned life of Kang Da-wit. Faced with an unprecedented situation where 1.2 billion KRW in cash is discovered in his car trunk, he plunges into deep despair. Subsequently, while thrilled by the summons of Oh Jeong-in (played by Lee Yoo-young), CEO of Oh & Partners, who appears like a savior, Kang Da-wit cannot hide his bewilderment upon learning he's been assigned as the leader of the public interest litigation team. For him, who only pursued career advancement, the pro bono team, which handles free lawsuits, was an utterly unexpected choice.

Amidst this, the pro bono team that Kang Da-wit confronts possesses an unusual atmosphere and fervent passion, doubling the excitement. They actively engage in fieldwork under the guise of supporting human rights organizations, and show extraordinary enthusiasm even for cases that appear trivial by Kang Da-wit's standards. Their attitude, driven by a firm belief in 'helping clients,' makes the story the pro bono team will unfold even more intriguing.

Furthermore, the chemistry among the uniquely characterized team members Park Ki-ppeum (So Ju-yeon), Jang Young-sil (Yoon Nam-hyung), Yoo Nan-hee (Seo Hye-won), and Hwang Jun-woo (Kang Hyung-seok) also catches the eye. From Park Ki-ppeum showcasing brilliant arguments as a legal enthusiast, Yoo Nan-hee going undercover using her youthful appearance, Hwang Jun-woo readily tackling fieldwork, to the multi-talented Jang Young-sil, their individual strengths coming into play in public interest litigation promises delightful laughter.

Adding to this, the moments where Kang Da-wit, embracing his new life as a public interest lawyer with his judge's experience intact, strives for public interest defense alongside the pro bono team will make viewers' hearts race. The flow, marked by the powerful line, 'Fighting even when you know you'll lose, that's public advocacy,' interweaves with clients' expressions of gratitude and various challenges, further elevating the anticipation for the public advocacy saga the pro bono team will complete.

'Pro Bono' thus heralds the transformation of Kang Da-wit from a national judge to a public interest lawyer and the active role of the pro bono team who will show him the true nature of public interest law, making the first broadcast even more awaited. tvN's new Saturday-Sunday drama 'Pro Bono,' which will deeply embody the sincerity towards clients, premieres on Saturday, the 6th, at 9:10 PM.

Fans are expressing high anticipation for Jung Kyung-ho's first foray into a legal drama. Comments praising his deep acting skills, previously showcased in works like 'Another Miss Oh' and 'Prison Playbook,' are flooding in. Many are eagerly anticipating him to create another 'life character.'