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Joseon Attorney
Joseon Attorney[7] (Korean: 조선변호사) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Woo Do-hwan, Bona, and Cha Hak-yeon. It is based on webtoon with the same name by writer Jung Ho Rak and illustrator Shim Jae Yong, which was serialized on Bomtoon.[3] It aired from March 31 to May 5, 2023 on MBC TV's Fridays and Saturdays at 21:50 (KST) time slot.[8][9][10] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Kocowa and Viki in selected regions.[11][12][13]
| Joseon Attorney | |
|---|---|
Promotional poster | |
| Also known as | Joseon Attorney: A Morality[1] |
| Hangul | 조선변호사 |
| Hanja | 朝鮮辯護士 |
| Literal meaning | Joseon Lawyer |
| Revised Romanization | Joseonbyeonhosa |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chosŏnbyŏnhosa |
| Genre | |
| Based on | Joseon Attorney by Jung Ho Rak and Shim Jae Yong[3] |
| Developed by | Kim Ho-jun (planning)[4] |
| Written by | Choi Jin-young[5] |
| Directed by | |
| Starring | |
| Music by | Lim Ha-young |
| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers | |
| Running time | 70 minutes[6] |
| Production companies | |
| Release | |
| Original network | MBC TV |
| Original release | March 31 – May 20, 2023 |
Synopsis Edit
The series is about a foreign branch (attorney) who takes revenge on the enemy who killed his parents through trial.[14]
Cast Edit
Main Edit
- Woo Do-hwan as Kang Han-soo: a foreign branch (attorney) with demonic charm.[15]
- Bona as Lee Yeon-joo: a princess who sincerely cares about the country and its people. She is a woman of misfortune who faces an unattainable love while hiding her identity.[15]
- Lee Go-eun as young Lee Yeon-joo[16]
- Cha Hak-yeon as Yoo Ji-sun: Yeon-joo's fiancé, who is a judge of Hanseongbu and the third generation of leaders from the most prestigious family in Joseon.[15]
Supporting Edit
People in the Palace Edit
- Song Geon-hee as Seongjong of Joseon / Lee Hyul (personal name): The king of Joseon who dreams of strengthening his royal authority and establishing a state of law.[17]
- Kim Ae-ran as Grand Queen Dowager Jaseong: Lee Hyul's grandmother.[18]
- Han Sang-jo as Eunuch Go: Lee Hyul's right-hand man.[18]
Ministers of Government Edit
- Chun Ho-jin as Minister of Military Taxation Yoo Je-se: Ji-sun's father who has absolute power who monopolizes wealth and power.[19]
- Choi Moo-sung as Choo Young-woo: the Right Chamchan[17]
- Lee Jae-woon as Won Dae-han: the Left Chamchan[18]
- Choi Byung-mo as Im Sang-ho: the Right State Councilor[20]
- Nam Kyung-eup as Choi Soo-yong: the Left State Councilor[21]
People around Kang Han-soo Edit
- Lee Kyu-sung as Dong-chi: Han-soo's best friend and colleague, who has crush on Kang Eun-soo for a long time.[22]
- Joo Ah as O-wol: a new gisaeng at Wolharu.[18]
- Yoo Ye-bin as Jong-hyang: a gisaeng at Wolharu.[18]
- Noh Haeng-ha as Myung-wol: a gisaeng at Wolharu.[23]
- Han So-eun as Kang Eun-soo: Han-soo's younger sister.[24]
- Kim Jong-tae as Kang Eon-jik: Han-soo's father.[18]
- Min Ji-ah as Mrs. Lee: Han-soo's mother.[18]
People around Lee Yeon-joo Edit
- Shin Dong-mi as Lady Hong: Yeon-joo's nanny and the owner of Sowongak guesthouse.[25]
- Lee Si-hoo as Choi Yoon: Lady Hong's nephew.[18]
- Kim Do-yeon as Chef Baek: current chef in Sowongak.[26]
- Han Min as the former king: Yeon-joo's father and Lee Hyul's uncle.[18]
People around Yoo Ji-sun Edit
- Kang Hyun-oh as Kim Ji-ho: Ji-sun's bodyguard.[18]
Others Edit
- Lee Jun-hyeok as Master Jang: a former police officer.[18]
- Hong Wan-pyo as Jo Cheol-joo: Dae-bang's loyal limbs.[27]
- Lee Chan-jong as Chu-sal: Dae-bang's limbs.[18]
Extended Edit
- Lee Tae-gum as Mr. Lee: a public officer.[28]
- Hwang Man-ik as Heo Pan-yoon: the highest official of Hanseongbu.[29]
- Jung Ah-mi as Park Yeo-in: an old woman with a suspicious secret.[30]
- Jo Hee-bong as Park Je-soo: a pottery maker during the Joseon Dynasty who held power.[31]
Special appearances Edit
- Bae Hae-sun as Lady Yeon[32]
- Kwon Ah-reum as Yeong-sil[33]
Viewership Edit
Joseon Attorney : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[34]
Graphs are temporarily unavailable due to technical issues. |
| Season | Episode number | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
| 1 | 520 | 531 | 531 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 700 | 798 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 456 | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Title | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nationwide[35] | Seoul[36] | |||
| 1 | March 31, 2023 | "Kang Han-soo of the Foreign Branch" (외지부 강한수) | 2.8% (21st) | 2.8% (18th) |
| 2 | April 1, 2023 | "Prelude To Revenge" (복수의 서막) | 2.9% (21st) | N/A |
| 3 | April 7, 2023 | "Divorce Case (Part 1)" (이혼송사(上)) | 2.9% (21st) | 3.0% (18th) |
| 4 | April 8, 2023 | "Divorce Case (Part 2)" (이혼송사(下)) | 2.7% (24th) | N/A |
| 5 | April 14, 2023 | "Cheongsan Cruelty (Part 1)" (청산잔혹사(上)) | 2.5% (25th) | |
| 6 | April 15, 2023 | "Cheongsan Cruelty (Part 2)" (청산잔혹사(下)) | 2.2% (28th) | |
| 7 | April 21, 2023 | "Secret Door" (비밀의 문) | 3.8% (14th) | 3.5% (13th) |
| 8 | April 22, 2023 | "Confession" (자백) | 4.4% (15th) | 4.5% (9th) |
| 9 | April 28, 2023 | "Twisted Fate" (어긋난 운명) | 2.9% (20th) | N/A |
| 10 | April 29, 2023 | "Secret Revealed" (드러난 비밀) | 2.8% (24th) | |
| 11 | May 5, 2023 | "Farewell" (이별) | 3.6% (21st) | 3.6% (17th) |
| 12 | May 6, 2023 | "The Owner of the Land" (땅의 주인) | 3.2% (20th) | 3.3% (19th) |
| 13 | May 12, 2023 | "Falling_Flowers Fall (Part 1)" (낙화_꽃이 지다(上)) | 2.6% (21st) | N/A |
| 14 | May 13, 2023 | "Falling_Flowers Fall (Part 2)" (낙화_꽃이 지다(下)) | 2.3% (25th) | |
| 15 | May 19, 2023 | "The Promise of the Wedding" (초례의 약속) | 3.0% (20th) | 2.5% (20th) |
| 16 | May 20, 2023 | "My Wish is..." (나의 소원은...) | 2.9% (20th) | 3.0% (16th) |
| Average | 3.0% | —[a] | ||
| Special | March 24, 2023 | "Joseon Attorney Premiere" (조선변호사 프리미어) | 1.8% (NR) | N/A |
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Notes Edit
- ^ Due to some ratings not recorded, the exact average rating is unknown.
References Edit
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- ^ No. of Viewers:
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
- ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
- "Ep. 1–6, 9–15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Daum.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
- "Special" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via Naver.
- ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
- "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
- "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
- "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
- "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
- "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 5, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
- "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 19, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.