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Good Partner (KoreanLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.) is a 2024 South Korean legal drama workplace television series written by Choi Yu-na (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1., directed by Kim Ga-ram, and starring Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-yi (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.. It aired on SBS TV from July 12 to September 20, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve and Netflix in South Korea, and on Viki and Viu in selected regions. A second season is in production.

Synopsis

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Cha Eun-kyung is a renowned divorce lawyer known for her sharp wit and unwavering dedication to her clients. As she navigates high-profile cases, her own marriage begins to crumble, forcing her to confront her own values and the human cost of her chosen profession. Meanwhile, a newly hired lawyer, Han Yu-ri, challenges Eun-kyung's pragmatic approach with her idealism and passion for justice. Despite their initial clashes, they develop a mentor-mentee relationship, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Through a series of challenging cases, both women grapple with ethical dilemmas, confront personal struggles, and ultimately discover the true meaning of "good partnership" – not just in the courtroom, but also in their personal and professional lives.

Cast and characters

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Good Partner main cast at the press conference in July 2024
A divorce attorney with 17 years of experience and a partner attorney at Daejeong Law Firm.
A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
A partner lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
Eun-kyung's husband and a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm.
  • Han Jae-yi (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Choi Sa-ra[4]
Head of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.

Supporting

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People around Eun-kyung

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Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter.

Daejeong Law Firm

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  • Jung Jae-sung as Oh Dae-gyu[6]
CEO of Daejeong Law Firm.
  • Kim Mi-hwa (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Director Ahn[6]
Secretary of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.

People around Yu-ri

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Yu-ri's mother who is a divorcée.

Others

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  • Kim Beong Choun (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Kang Sang-ju[8]
CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office.
  • Jeon Jin-ki (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Hong Joon-kyung[8]
A presiding judge.

Special appearances

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Yu-ri's first client.
Jong-sik's wife.
  • Go Geon-han as Kim Ho-seok[10]
  • Oh Hee-joon as Jung Jin-ho[11]
  • Han Jae-yeong (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as a client who made a scene at Daejeong Law Firm[2]
  • Moon Ji-ae (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as herself[2]
The radio host of Moon Ji-ae's Every Day.

Production

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Development

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The series is written by Kim Yu-na (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1., a divorce lawyer and writer, who is well known to the public through the divorce empathy Instatoon[note 1] Marriage Red, and directed by Kim Ga-ram, who worked on The Vampire Detective (2016), Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), and Nevertheless (2021). Studio&NEW and Studio S managed the production.[12]

On April 3, 2025, Studio S confirmed the production of the second season. However, SBS stated that it is still in early production stage, so the broadcast and filming dates as well as cast have not been decided.[13]

Casting

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In January 2024, Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-yi (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. were officially cast for the series.[14][15]

Filming

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Principal photography began in early 2024.[12]

Release

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Good Partner was confirmed to be broadcast on July 12, 2024, and would air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[16][17] It is also available to stream on Wavve, Netflix, Viki and Viu.[18][19][20]

Viewership

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Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
Nielsen Korea[21]
Nationwide Seoul
1 July 12, 2024 7.8% (3rd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 8.1% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
2 July 13, 2024 8.7% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 8.8% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
3 July 19, 2024 10.5% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 10.9% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
4 July 20, 2024 13.7% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 14.1% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
5 July 26, 2024 12.1% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 13.2% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
6 August 16, 2024 13.6% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 14.3% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
7 August 17, 2024 17.7% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 18.7% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
8 August 23, 2024 14.6% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 15.3% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
9 August 24, 2024 17.2% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 17.8% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
10 August 30, 2024 15.5% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 16.0% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
11 August 31, 2024 15.4% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 15.7% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
12 September 6, 2024 14.4% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 14.8% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
13 September 7, 2024 16.3% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 16.9% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
14 September 13, 2024 15.7% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 16.8% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
15 September 14, 2024 16.7% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 16.8% (2nd)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
16 September 20, 2024 15.2% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. 15.7% (1st)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.
Average 15.7% 14.6%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
APAN Star Awards 2024 Drama of the Year Good Partner Nominated [22][23]
Best Screenwriter Choi Yu-na Won
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Jang Na-ra Nominated
Popularity Star Award, Actress Nominated
Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Best Actress Nominated [24]
Best Supporting Actor Kim Jun-han Nominated
Best Screenplay Choi Yu-na Nominated
Bechdel Day 2025 Bechdel Choice 10 Good Partner Placed [25]
SBS Drama Awards 2024 Grand Prize (Daesang) Jang Na-ra Won [26][27][28]
Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nam Ji-hyun Won
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Kim Jun-han Won
Pyo Ji-hoon Won
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nam Ji-hyun Nominated
Seo Jeong-yeon Nominated
Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Ji Seung-hyun Won
Best Young Actress Jeon Yu-na Won
Best Supporting Team Good Partner Won
Best Performance Han Jae-yi (Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1.)Lua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. Won

Notes

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  1. ^ Instatoon is a combination of two words: Instagram and Webtoon.

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