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Joseon Attorney
Promotional poster
Also known asJoseon Attorney: A Morality[1]
Hangul
조선변호사
Hanja
朝鮮辯護士
Literal meaningJoseon Lawyer
Revised RomanizationJoseonbyeonhosa
McCune–ReischauerChosŏnbyŏnhosa
Genre
Based onJoseon Attorney
by Jung Ho Rak and Shim Jae Yong[3]
Developed byKim Ho-jun (planning)[4]
Written byChoi Jin-young[5]
Directed by
  • Kim Seung-ho[5]
  • Lee Han-joon[5]
Starring
Music byLim Ha-young
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Lee Bo-young[4]
  • Son Beom-seok[4]
Producers
  • Jeong Chan-hee[4]
  • Park Tae-young[4]
Running time70 minutes[6]
Production companies
  • People Story Company[5]
  • Won Contents[5]
Original release
NetworkMBC TV
ReleaseMarch 31 (2023-03-31) –
May 20, 2023 (2023-05-20)

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).[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]

Synopsis

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The series is about a foreign branch (attorney) who takes revenge on the enemy who killed his parents through trial.[14]

Cast

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Main

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  • 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

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People in the Palace

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Ministers of Government

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People around Kang Han-soo

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People around Lee Yeon-joo

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  • 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

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  • Kang Hyun-oh as Kim Ji-ho: Ji-sun's bodyguard.[18]

Others

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  • 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

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  • 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

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Difference from the original

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In the original, Kang Han-soo appears as an only child, but in the drama, a younger sister character named Kang Eun-soo was added. The relationship between King Seongjong and Yeonju Lee, the current king, was changed to a cousin.[34]

Viewership

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Joseon Attorney : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode number
12345678910111213141516
1520531531N/AN/AN/A700798N/AN/AN/AN/A456N/AN/AN/A
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[35]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[36] Seoul[37]
1 March 31, 2023 2.8% (21st) 2.8% (18th)
2 April 1, 2023 2.9% (21st) N/A
3 April 7, 2023 2.9% (21st) 3.0% (18th)
4 April 8, 2023 2.7% (24th) N/A
5 April 14, 2023 2.5% (25th)
6 April 15, 2023 2.2% (28th)
7 April 21, 2023 3.8% (14th) 3.5% (13th)
8 April 22, 2023 4.4% (15th) 4.5% (9th)
9 April 28, 2023 2.9% (20th) N/A
10 April 29, 2023 2.8% (24th)
11 May 5, 2023 3.6% (21st) 3.6% (17th)
12 May 6, 2023 3.2% (20th) 3.3% (19th)
13 May 12, 2023 2.6% (21st) N/A
14 May 13, 2023 2.3% (25th)
15 May 19, 2023 3.0% (20th) 2.5% (20th)
16 May 20, 2023 2.9% (20th) 3.0% (16th)
Average 3.0% —[a]
Special March 24, 2023 1.8% (NR) N/A
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Awards and nominations

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Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee(s) of the award, and the result of the nomination
Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result Ref.
MBC Drama Awards 2023 Top Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Woo Do-hwan Won [38]
Best Couple Award Woo Do-hwan and Kim Ji-yeon Nominated [39]
Best Supporting Actor Lee Kyu-sung Nominated [40]
Drama of the Year Joseon Attorney Nominated [41]
Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Cha Hak-yeon Nominated [42]
Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Kim Ji-yeon Nominated

Notes

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  1. ^ Due to some ratings not recorded, the exact average rating is unknown.

References

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  35. ^ No. of Viewers:
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
    • "Ep. 2" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 1, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 29, 2023.
  36. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • "Ep. 1–6, 9–15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 4, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023 – via Daum.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
    • "Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
    • "Special" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. Archived from the original on April 14, 2023. Retrieved April 14, 2023 – via Naver.
  37. ^ Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
    • "Ep. 1" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. Archived from the original on April 1, 2023. Retrieved April 1, 2023.
    • "Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
    • "Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
    • "Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
    • "Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
    • "Ep. 12" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 6, 2023. Archived from the original on May 7, 2023. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
    • "Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
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  40. ^ Kim, Hyun-jeong (December 30, 2023). '연인' 최영우 조연상 "토종 한국인, 데뷔 20년만 첫 상" [MBC 연기대상] ['My Dearest' Choi Young-woo Best Supporting Actor "Native Koreans Win First Award in 20 Years After Debut" [MBC Drama Awards]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
  41. ^ Kim, Hyun-jeong (December 30, 2023). '연인', 올해의 드라마상...김상용 감독 "남궁민, 영혼의 파트너" [MBC 연기대상] ['Lovers' Wins Drama of the Year...Director Kim Sang-yong "Namkoong Min, Soul Partner" [MBC Drama Awards]] (in Korean). Xports News. Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023 – via Naver.
  42. ^ Cha, Hye-rin (December 30, 2023). [2023 MBC 연기대상] '우수연기상' 男 배인혁-女 박규영, "성숙한 배우 되겠다" 다짐 [[2023 MBC Drama Awards] 'Outstanding Actor Award' Bae In-hyuk and Park Gyu-young, vowing to "become a mature actor"]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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