Good Partner (2024 South Korean Television Series)

Good Partner is a South Korean legal drama series that aired on SBS from July 12 to September 20, 2024. The series explores the complexities of divorce law through the perspectives of two lawyers with contrasting professional philosophies.

Promotional poster for the drama Good Partner

Plot

The story centers on Cha Eun-kyung, portrayed by Jang Na-ra, a veteran divorce lawyer with 17 years of experience at the law firm Daejung. Her approach is pragmatic, prioritizing the firm's interests and legal outcomes above all else. She is joined by a rookie lawyer, Han Yu-ri, played by Nam Ji-hyun, who holds a strong sense of justice and often clashes with Cha over their differing values. As they navigate various divorce cases, both lawyers face significant personal and professional transformations, including a crisis involving Cha's own marriage.

Production

The series was directed by Kim Ga-ram and written by Choi Yu-na. It occupied the Friday and Saturday 22:00 time slot on SBS. The broadcast schedule experienced a temporary adjustment due to the 2024 Paris Olympics; specifically, the sixth episode, originally slated for July 27, 2024, was rescheduled to air on August 16, 2024.

Cast

The main cast includes:

Jang Na-ra as Cha Eun-kyung
Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri
Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin
Pyo Ji-hoon as Jeon Eun-ho
Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang