Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, and Won Jin-ah Reveal Key Viewing Points for Upcoming Drama 'Judge Lee Han-young'

MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young,' set to premiere on January 2, 2026, has unveiled its key viewing points through its lead cast.

'Judge Lee Han-young' is a justice-seeking regression drama about Judge Lee Han-young, who lived as a slave at a mega law firm and returns 10 years to the past. He then makes new choices to punish great evils. Ji Sung takes on the role of Lee Han-young, a corrupt judge who regresses to the past after an unexpected accident and moves towards justice. He highlighted 'Courage and Choice' as the core viewing points, stating, 'The message that we must first break the darkness of our past lives to establish true justice is the core of this drama.'

Ji Sung further explained, 'Lee Han-young practices justice by shaking up the existing order with his actions and bold decisions. While the scenes where he stops evil in unexpected ways are unconventional, this is his honest language towards justice.' This hints at an exhilarating 'soda' (refreshing) narrative as he confronts great evils.

Park Hee-soon, playing Kang Shin-jin, the chief prosecutor of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office who uses power to achieve his own justice, pointed to 'Changes in Flow' as another key point. He commented, 'It will be fun to watch how past events differ after the regression and what results they lead to. If you focus on the process of following the flow, you will be more immersed,' he advised.

Won Jin-ah portrays Kim Jin-ah, a prosecutor from the Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office who joins hands with Lee Han-young due to their intertwined past. Defining the drama as a 'refreshing revenge story,' she expressed hope, 'Rather than questioning if it's actually possible or permissible, I hope viewers can feel vicarious satisfaction, laughter, and enjoyment.' She added, 'The way Lee Han-young handles cases in court will likely give many viewers the feeling of, 'How refreshing would it be if this were real?' '

With the compelling performances of Ji Sung, Park Hee-soon, and Won Jin-ah, combined with the intricate character dynamics, 'Judge Lee Han-young' is poised to deliver an unmissable and highly immersive story.

Korean netizens are expressing high anticipation, with comments like 'Can't wait to see Ji Sung's acting comeback! Excited for his new role,' 'A regression story about a judge sounds so fresh! Park Hee-soon's villain charisma will be amazing,' and 'Won Jin-ah always portrays her characters well, I trust her performance. Definitely watching this!'