Despite the three-week hiatus due to the Olympics program, viewers’ interest in the Korean legal drama “Good Partner” remains strong. If you haven’t watched it yet, don’t worry—you can still catch up on the exciting drama on various streaming services. Here are some fun facts about the new Korean drama “Good Partner,” starring Jang Nara and Nam Ji Hyun!
Fun Facts About the New Korean Legal Drama “Good Partner”
1. Written by a Real Divorce Lawyer
Following the success of “Daily Dose of Sunshine,” written by the real former nurse Lee Ra-ha, the new Korean drama “Good Partner” has a unique script because it was written by Choi Yu Na, a real-life lawyer specializing in divorce cases and a member of the Seoul District Bar Association. She currently works at Taesung Divorce Counseling, a law firm where she helps people with divorce issues.
2. Adapted from Popular Instatoon “Marriage Red”
As a 14-year-experienced divorce lawyer and writer, Choi Yu Na often shares stories about married couples’ separation through her popular Instatoon, “Marriage Red.” Collaborating with illustrator Kim Hyun-won and Reju, this series is based on cases she has handled.
Since its launch in 2018, “Marriage Red” has captured the hearts of 230,000 followers and was adapted into the Korean drama “Good Partner.” She also has a YouTube channel on which she shares insights about relationships, personal development, marriage, and breakups.
2. Exploring a New Profession: Divorce Lawyers in Korean Dramas
Korean dramas often feature lawyers as the main characters. Some popular dramas that focus on the legal theme with lawyers in their profession are “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” “One Dollar Lawyer,” “Lawless Lawyer,” and “Vincenzo.” However, these dramas deal with various cases.
On the other hand, the lawyers in “Good Partner” focus on the legal aspects of marital issues, introducing a new profession of divorce lawyer in Korean legal dramas.
In addition, the main character, Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Na Ra), is facing her own marriage problem due to her cheating husband with her secretary. This situation increases viewers’ curiosity about how a divorce lawyer handles her marital issues.
3. Captivating Storyline and High Rating
In the Korean drama Good Partner, viewers witness a riveting and realistic depiction of a troubled marriage. The captivating storyline in each episode keeps viewers hooked.
The show highlights couples who are facing challenges and explores the close relationships around them, including their impact on children.
Furthermore, the series provides an intriguing look into divorce lawyers’ lives, revealing their professional and personal struggles. These lawyers navigate their clients’ wishes while striving to make objective decisions, working hard to remain unaffected by emotions.
The drama surpassed the viewership ratings of its predecessor’s first episode, achieving over 10% in just three episodes. By the fourth episode, it recorded an impressive 13.7%, demonstrating a strong upward trend in viewership from the very start.
4. Strong Chemistry Among Cast
This captivating series, “Good Partner,” features an incredible cast:
- Jang Na Ra as Cha Eun Kyung
- Nam Ji Hyun as Han Yoo Ri
- Kim Joon Han as Jung Woo Jin
- Pyo Ji Hoon (P.O) as Jeon Eun Ho
- Ji Seung Hyun as Kim Ji Sang
- Han Jae Yi as Choi Sa Ra
Each actor brings interesting characters to life.
The chemistry between Jang Nara as Cha Eun Kyung and Nam Ji Hyun as Han Yoo Ri is strong. They portray a veteran and rookie lawyers, each with opposing viewpoints and attitudes. Cha Eun Kyung puts her clients’ and law firm’s interests first, while Han Yoo Ri prioritizes justice. This dynamic truly captivates viewers and keeps them engaged.
Additionally, both characters grapple with family issues. This allows viewers to see different perspectives, including those of a parent, a daughter, and a professional lawyer.
More relationships between characters also captivate the audience. This includes the dynamics between Kim Joon Han and Jang Nara, P.O., and Nam Ji Hyun, as well as Ji Seung Hyun and Han Jae Yi. Each couple displays a unique connection that enhances the drama’s appeal.
5. Jang Nara’s On-Screen Husbands
When invited to the Zip Daesung YouTube channel, Jang Nara said that her on-screen husbands in her recent dramas are all cheating. Those shows are “VIP,” “My Happy Ending,” and “Good Partner.” Additionally, this makes K-drama fans curious about how her character and her on-screen husband in “Good Partner” will resolve their marriage problems.
The Korean drama “Good Partner” has 16 episodes, with new episodes airing every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 PM (KST) on SBS. If you missed episodes 1 to 9, you can still binge-watch them on Wavve and Netflix in South Korea. Additionally, viewers in certain regions can enjoy the show on Viki and Viu.
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