Good Partner
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Good Partner (Korean: Lua 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-naLua 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-yiLua 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
[edit | edit source]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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Main
[edit | edit source]- Jang Na-ra as Cha Eun-kyung[3]
- A divorce attorney with 17 years of experience and a partner attorney at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri[3]
- A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin[3]
- A partner lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Pyo Ji-hoon as Jun Eun-ho[3]
- A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang[4]
- Eun-kyung's husband and a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Han Jae-yiLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Choi Sa-ra[4]
- Head of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
Supporting
[edit | edit source]People around Eun-kyung
[edit | edit source]- Jeon Yu-na as Kim Jae-hee[5]
- Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter.
Daejeong Law Firm
[edit | edit source]- Jung Jae-sung as Oh Dae-gyu[6]
- CEO of Daejeong Law Firm.
- Kim Mi-hwaLua 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
[edit | edit source]- Seo Jeong-yeon as Kim Kyung-sook[7]
- Yu-ri's mother who is a divorcée.
Others
[edit | edit source]- Kim Beong ChounLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Kang Sang-ju[8]
- CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office.
- Jeon Jin-kiLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as Hong Joon-kyung[8]
Special appearances
[edit | edit source]- Jang Hyuk-jin as Park Jong-sik[9]
- Yu-ri's first client.
- Shim So-young as Kim Eun-hee[9]
- Jong-sik's wife.
- Go Geon-han as Kim Ho-seok[10]
- Oh Hee-joon as Jung Jin-ho[11]
- Han Jae-yeongLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as a client who made a scene at Daejeong Law Firm[2]
- Moon Ji-aeLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. as herself[2]
- The radio host of Moon Ji-ae's Every Day.
Production
[edit | edit source]Development
[edit | edit source]The series is written by Kim Yu-naLua 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
[edit | edit source]In January 2024, Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-yiLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. were officially cast for the series.[14][15]
Filming
[edit | edit source]Principal photography began in early 2024.[12]
Release
[edit | edit source]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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| 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% | ||
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Awards and nominations
[edit | edit source]| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
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| 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-yiLua error: Internal error: The interpreter exited with status 1. | Won |
Notes
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