Ji Sung & Oh Se-young Unveil Tense Relationship in New Drama 'Judge Lee Han-young'
MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young' has released its first-look stills, hinting at a complex dynamic between its lead actors.
Set to premiere on January 2, 2026, 'Judge Lee Han-young' tells the story of a corrupt judge, Lee Han-young, who returns to the past after living as a slave to a powerful law firm. Armed with a second chance, he aims to deliver justice and punish evil.
Ji Sung portrays Lee Han-young, the son-in-law of the powerful Henae Law Firm, often called the 'mule judge.' Oh Se-young plays Yoo Se-hee, the youngest daughter of the same firm. The released two-shot stills showcase the subtle yet tense relationship between the couple, igniting anticipation for their entangled narrative.
Lee Han-young, hailing from a humble background, married Yoo Se-hee to ascend the ranks and became the 'mule judge' of Henae Law Firm. However, their marriage, formed out of a desire for wealth and comfort, is fraught with coldness. After a sudden accident sends him back 10 years, Han-young approaches Se-hee with a new objective: to implement justice. His enigmatic smile while holding a phone hints at underlying tensions and raises curiosity about their unfolding story.
Meanwhile, Yoo Se-hee, portrayed by Oh Se-young, is the seemingly perfect but arrogant youngest daughter of Henae Law Firm. Unaccustomed to compromise, she initially turns her back on Lee Han-young when he defies the firm. However, after returning to the past, Se-hee experiences a disastrous first encounter with the 'strange man' Lee Han-young and finds herself increasingly drawn to him.
Ji Sung and Oh Se-young are expected to navigate not only the evolving relationship between a couple starting anew with different goals but also the power struggles surrounding Henae Law Firm, deeply involved in corrupt trials. The drama, based on a popular web novel with over 100 million cumulative views, boasts the collaboration of directors Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon, along with writer Kim Gwang-min.
Netizens are buzzing about the released stills, with comments like 'Ji Sung's acting is highly anticipated!' and 'Curious about Ji Sung and Oh Se-young's relationship,' and 'A regression story sounds amazing!'