| Good Partner | |
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| Hangul | 굿파트너 |
| Revised Romanization | Gutpateuneo |
| McCune–Reischauer | Kutp'at'ŭnŏ |
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| Written by | Choi Yu-na |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 1 (as of July 12, 2024) |
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| Network | SBS TV |
| Release | July 12, 2024 – present |
Good Partner ( Korean: 굿파트너) is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Choi Yu-na, co-directed by Kim Ga-ram and Ahn Ji-sook, and starring Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun, and Han Jae-yi. It premiered on SBS TV on July 12, 2024, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 ( KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea and on Netflix in selected regions.
Synopsis
It is a cold and hot human court office drama between Cha Eun-kyung, a star lawyer whose divorce is her calling, and Han Yu-ri, a new lawyer whose divorce is her first time. It captures in a 'realistic' and 'direct' way the big deals and dilemmas that occur when people face an unexpected breakup that was not in their life plans and the moment their family breaks up. The story of divorce lawyers trying to choose the best option in the cruel balance game of life provides empathy and catharsis.
Cast
Main
- Jang Na-ra as Cha Eun-kyung [2]
- A star lawyer whose 'vocation' is divorce. She is a veteran lawyer with 17-year experience that everyone recognizes, and a straightforward and feisty person.
- Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri [2]
- A newbie lawyer who is experiencing divorce for the first time. Unable to tolerate injustice, she constantly clashes with Eun-kyung, who believes that the company's interests come first and that a true lawyer must fulfill the role of a representative even if the client has done something wrong.
- Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin [2]
- A lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of divorce team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm. He has a gentle charisma that alternates between affection and coldness. He's the one Eun-kyung trusts.
- Pyo Ji-hoon as Jeon Eun-ho [2]
- An optimistic lawyer who believes in 'working love balance'. He became Yu-ri's dedicated marker after receiving orders to prevent the frequent departure of new members from the divorce team.
- Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang [3]
- Eun-kyung's family-oriented husband and a man on the edge. He is also a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm and willingly throws himself into 'Cha Eun-kyung Care' for the sake of his bulldozer wife's dreams and a happy family, but their tired and crumbling relationship begins to falter when a crisis hits.
- Han Jae-yi as Choi Sa-ra [3]
- Eun-kyung's secretary of ten years. She rose through the ranks from secretary to legal writing assistant, a position that even the cold-hearted Eun-kyung recognized.
Supporting
People around Eun-kyung
- Jeon Yu-na as Kim Jae-hee [4]
- Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter who is sharp and sensitive.
Daejung Law Firm
- Jung Jae-sung as Oh Dae-gyu [5]
- CEO of Daejung Law Firm who maintain his authority.
- Kim Mi-hwa as Director Ahn [5]
- Secretary of Divorce Team 2 at Daejung Law Firm. She is the most senior in terms of both experience and age. She is also quick-witted and can be seen as the beginning and end of rumors within the law firm.
People around Yu-ri
- Seo Jeong-yeon as Kim Kyung-sook [6]
- Yu-ri's mother who will do anything for her daughter.
Others
- Kim Beong Choun as Kang Sang-ju [7]
- CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office. He is both a former prosecutor and lawyer. He is also a classmate of Dae-gyu from the Judicial Research and Training Institute, and will do anything to compete with him.
- Jeon Jin-ki as Hong Joon-kyung [7]
- A presiding judge with a calm personality despite being in court every day and assess the situation with wise judgment.
Production
Development
The series was written by Choi Yu-na, 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. Filming began in 2024. [8]
Casting
In January 2024, Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun, and Han Jae-yi were officially cast for the series. [9] [10]
Release
The series would be broadcast on July 12, 2024, and would air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 ( KST). [11] [12] It is also available to stream through Wavve and Netflix. [13]
Viewership
Good Partner : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by
Nielsen Korea.
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Phabricator and on
MediaWiki.org. |
| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
| 1 | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
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| Nationwide | Seoul | |||
| 1 | July 12, 2024 | |||
| 2 | July 13, 2024 | |||
| 3 | July 19, 2024 | |||
| 4 | July 20, 2024 | |||
| 5 | July 26, 2024 | |||
| 6 | July 27, 2024 | |||
| 7 | August 2, 2024 | |||
| 8 | August 3, 2024 | |||
| 9 | August 9, 2024 | |||
| 10 | August 10, 2024 | |||
| 11 | August 16, 2024 | |||
| 12 | August 17, 2024 | |||
| 13 | August 23, 2024 | |||
| 14 | August 24, 2024 | |||
| 15 | August 30, 2024 | |||
| 16 | August 31, 2024 | |||
| Average | — | — | ||
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Notes
References
- ^ a b Choi, Hee-jae (January 16, 2024). 장나라→남지현, 법정 오피스물 '굿파트너' 출연 확정 [Jang Na-ra→Nam Ji-hyun, confirmed to appear in legal office drama 'Good Partner'] (in Korean). E Daily. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b c d Kang, Sun-ae (January 16, 2024). 이혼전문변호사가 직접 쓴 '굿파트너', 장나라X남지현X김준한X표지훈 캐스팅 확정 ['Good Partner', written by a divorce lawyer, confirms casting of Jang Na-ra X Nam Ji-hyun X Kim Jun-han X Pyo Ji-hoon] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b Kim, Ji-hye (January 18, 2024). '고거전' 지승현X'마스크걸' 한재이, 대세 잇는다..SBS '굿 파트너' 출연 ['KKW' Ji Seung-hyun X 'Mask Girl' Han Jae-yi continue to general trend..Appearance on SBS 'Good Partner'] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Jang, Soo-jung (June 5, 2024). 유나, '굿파트너' 출연...장나라 딸 된다 [Yuna appears on 'Good Partner'...Becoming Jang Na-ra's daughter] (in Korean). Dailian. Retrieved June 18, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ a b 대정 로펌 [Daejung Law Firm]. SBS (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ 유리 주변 인물 [People around Yu-ri]. SBS (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ a b 그 외 인물들 [Other characters]. SBS (in Korean). Retrieved July 10, 2024.
- ^ Kim, Myung-mi (January 16, 2024). 장나라 남지현 김준한 표지훈 '굿파트너' 본격 촬영 돌입[공식] [Jang Nara, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, 'Good Partner' begins full-scale filming [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Yoon-na (January 16, 2024). 장나라X남지현X김준한X표지훈 변호사된다...'굿파트너' 캐스팅 확정 [공식] [Jang Na-ra X Nam Ji-hyun X Kim Jun-han X Pyo Ji-hoon become a lawyers...'Good Partner' casting confirmed [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, So-young (January 18, 2024). 양규장군 마스크걸 다 있네..'대세' 지승현x한재이 차기작='굿파트너' [General Yang Kyu Mask Girl is all there..'General trend' Ji Seung-hyun x Han Jae-yi's next work='Good Partner'] (in Korean). Osen. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Ha-young (December 29, 2023). 한지민→장나라, 2024년 SBS 드라마 뜬다...시청 유발 라인업 [Han Ji-min→Jang Na-ra, SBS drama to appear in 2024...A lineup that'll make you watch] (in Korean). Sports Kyunghyang. Retrieved March 5, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kang, Sun-ae (May 30, 2024). 장나라X남지현 '굿파트너', 빈틈없는 열연 속 '굿' 시너지 폭발...대본리딩 현장 공개 [Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun's 'Good Partner', 'Good' synergy explodes in flawless passionate acting...Script reading site revealed] (in Korean). SBS Entertainment News. Retrieved May 31, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Lee, Soo-hyun (July 12, 2024). 장나라X남지현 '굿파트너', 오늘(12일) 첫 방송...인물관계도→OTT 관심 [Jang Na-ra X Nam Ji-hyun's 'Good Partner' premieres today (12th)...Character relationships→OTT interest] (in Korean). Top Star News. Retrieved July 12, 2024 – via Nate.
External links
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Official website
(in Korean) - Good Partner at IMDb
- Good Partner at HanCinema