Joseon Attorney
Joseon Attorney | |
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Also known as | Joseon Attorney: A Morality[1] |
Hangul | 조선변호사 |
Hanja | 朝鮮辯護士 |
Literal meaning | Joseon Lawyer |
Revised Romanization | Joseonbyeonhosa |
McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏnbyŏnhosa |
Genre | |
Based on | Joseon Attorney by Jung Ho Rak and Shim Jae Yong[3] |
Developed by | Kim Ho-jun (planning)[4] |
Written by | Choi Jin-young[5] |
Directed by | |
Starring | |
Music by | Lim Ha-young |
Country of origin | South Korea |
Original language | Korean |
No. of episodes | 16 |
Production | |
Executive producers | |
Producers | |
Running time | 70 minutes[6] |
Production companies | |
Original release | |
Network | MBC TV |
Release | March 31 May 20, 2023 | –
Joseon Attorney[7] (Korean: 조선변호사) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Woo Do-hwan, Bona, and Cha Hak-yeon. It is based on webtoon with the same name by writer Jung Ho Rak and illustrator Shim Jae Yong, which was serialized on Bomtoon.[3] It aired from March 31 to May 5, 2023 on MBC TV's Fridays and Saturdays at 21:50 (KST).[8][9][10] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Kocowa and Viki in selected regions.[11][12][13]
Synopsis
[edit]The series is about a foreign branch (attorney) who takes revenge on the enemy who killed his parents through trial.[14]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Woo Do-hwan as Kang Han-soo: a foreign branch (attorney) with demonic charm.[15]
- Bona as Lee Yeon-joo: a princess who sincerely cares about the country and its people. She is a woman of misfortune who faces an unattainable love while hiding her identity.[15]
- Lee Go-eun as young Lee Yeon-joo[16]
- Cha Hak-yeon as Yoo Ji-sun: Yeon-joo's fiancé, who is a judge of Hanseongbu and the third generation of leaders from the most prestigious family in Joseon.[15]
Supporting
[edit]People in the Palace
[edit]- Song Geon-hee as Seongjong of Joseon / Lee Hyul (personal name): The king of Joseon who dreams of strengthening his royal authority and establishing a state of law.[17]
- Kim Ae-ran as Grand Queen Dowager Jaseong: Lee Hyul's grandmother.[18]
- Han Sang-jo as Eunuch Go: Lee Hyul's right-hand man.[18]
Ministers of Government
[edit]- Chun Ho-jin as Minister of Military Taxation Yoo Je-se: Ji-sun's father who has absolute power who monopolizes wealth and power.[19]
- Choi Moo-sung as Choo Young-woo: the Right Chamchan[17]
- Lee Jae-won as Won Dae-han: the Left Chamchan[18]
- Choi Byung-mo as Im Sang-ho: the Right State Councilor[20]
- Nam Kyung-eup as Choi Soo-yong: the Left State Councilor[21]
People around Kang Han-soo
[edit]- Lee Kyu-sung as Dong-chi: Han-soo's best friend and colleague, who has crush on Kang Eun-soo for a long time.[22]
- Joo Ah as O-wol: a new gisaeng at Wolharu.[18]
- Yoo Ye-bin as Jong-hyang: a gisaeng at Wolharu.[18]
- Noh Haeng-ha as Myung-wol: a gisaeng at Wolharu.[23]
- Han So-eun as Kang Eun-soo: Han-soo's younger sister.[24]
- Kim Jong-tae as Kang Eon-jik: Han-soo's father.[18]
- Min Ji-ah as Mrs. Lee: Han-soo's mother.[18]
People around Lee Yeon-joo
[edit]- Shin Dong-mi as Lady Hong: Yeon-joo's nanny and the owner of Sowongak guesthouse.[25]
- Lee Si-hoo as Choi Yoon: Lady Hong's nephew.[18]
- Kim Do-yeon as Chef Baek: current chef in Sowongak.[26]
- Han Min as the former king: Yeon-joo's father and Lee Hyul's uncle.[18]
People around Yoo Ji-sun
[edit]- Kang Hyun-oh as Kim Ji-ho: Ji-sun's bodyguard.[18]
Others
[edit]- Lee Jun-hyeok as Master Jang: a former police officer.[18]
- Hong Wan-pyo as Jo Cheol-joo: Dae-bang's loyal limbs.[27]
- Lee Chan-jong as Chu-sal: Dae-bang's limbs.[18]
Extended
[edit]- Lee Tae-gum as Mr. Lee: a public officer.[28]
- Hwang Man-ik as Heo Pan-yoon: the highest official of Hanseongbu.[29]
- Jung Ah-mi as Park Yeo-in: an old woman with a suspicious secret.[30]
- Jo Hee-bong as Park Je-soo: a pottery maker during the Joseon Dynasty who held power.[31]
Special appearances
[edit]- Bae Hae-sun as Lady Yeon[32]
- Kwon Ah-reum as Young-sil[33]
- Byung Hun as Young-sil's husband (ep. 5 and 6)
Difference from the original
[edit]In the original, Kang Han-soo appears as an only child, but in the drama, a younger sister character named Kang Eun-soo was added. The relationship between King Seongjong and Yeonju Lee, the current king, was changed to a cousin.[34]
Viewership
[edit]Graphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
Season | Episode number | ||||||||||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
1 | 520 | 531 | 531 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 700 | 798 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 456 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | |
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Nationwide[36] | Seoul[37] | ||
1 | March 31, 2023 | 2.8% (21st) | 2.8% (18th) |
2 | April 1, 2023 | 2.9% (21st) | N/A |
3 | April 7, 2023 | 2.9% (21st) | 3.0% (18th) |
4 | April 8, 2023 | 2.7% (24th) | N/A |
5 | April 14, 2023 | 2.5% (25th) | |
6 | April 15, 2023 | 2.2% (28th) | |
7 | April 21, 2023 | 3.8% (14th) | 3.5% (13th) |
8 | April 22, 2023 | 4.4% (15th) | 4.5% (9th) |
9 | April 28, 2023 | 2.9% (20th) | N/A |
10 | April 29, 2023 | 2.8% (24th) | |
11 | May 5, 2023 | 3.6% (21st) | 3.6% (17th) |
12 | May 6, 2023 | 3.2% (20th) | 3.3% (19th) |
13 | May 12, 2023 | 2.6% (21st) | N/A |
14 | May 13, 2023 | 2.3% (25th) | |
15 | May 19, 2023 | 3.0% (20th) | 2.5% (20th) |
16 | May 20, 2023 | 2.9% (20th) | 3.0% (16th) |
Average | 3.0% | —[a] | |
Special | March 24, 2023 | 1.8% (NR) | N/A |
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Awards and nominations
[edit]Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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MBC Drama Awards | 2023 | Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Woo Do-hwan | Won | [38] |
Best Couple Award | Woo Do-hwan and Kim Ji-yeon | Nominated | [39] | ||
Best Supporting Actor | Lee Kyu-sung | Nominated | [40] | ||
Drama of the Year | Joseon Attorney | Nominated | [41] | ||
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Cha Hak-yeon | Nominated | [42] | ||
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Kim Ji-yeon | Nominated |
Notes
[edit]- ^ Due to some ratings not recorded, the exact average rating is unknown.
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- ^ No. of Viewers:
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 1, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
- "Ep. 1–6, 9–15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Daum.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- "Special" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 6, 2023. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
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External links
[edit]- Official website (in Korean)
- Joseon Attorney at HanCinema
- Joseon Attorney at IMDb
- Joseon Attorney: A Morality at MBC Global Media
- 2023 South Korean television series debuts
- 2023 South Korean television series endings
- Korean-language television shows
- MBC TV television dramas
- South Korean action television series
- South Korean historical television series
- South Korean legal television series
- South Korean romance television series
- South Korean revenge television series
- Television series set in Joseon
- Television shows based on South Korean webtoons