Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard explained

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Alt Name:Dongjae: The Good or the Bad[1]
Native Name:
Hangul:좋거나 나쁜 동재
Rr:Jokeona nappeun dongjae
Mr:Chok'ŏna nappŭn tongjae
Lk:Good or Bad Dong-jae
Director:Park Gun-ho
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:10
Executive Producer:Lee Hye-young[2]
Runtime:42–56 minutes
Network:TVING
Network2:tvN
Related:Stranger (2017–2020)

Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard is a 2024 South Korean crime thriller legal drama television series created by, co-written by Hwang Ha-jung and Kim Sang-won, directed by Park Gun-ho, and starring Lee Joon-hyuk and Park Sung-woong. The series is a spin-off of the Korean drama Stranger by Lee S. and revolves around the life of Seo Dong-jae as a prosecutor. It was released on TVING from October 10, to November 7, 2024, and aired on tvN from October 14, to November 12, 2024. It will also be available for streaming on Paramount+ in selected regions.

Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard was invited as one of the six drama series in the On Screen section of the 29th Busan International Film Festival.

Synopsis

Seo Dong-jae, who works at the Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office, has a bleak future due to the stigma attached to his past as a sponsored prosecutor. While struggling with a redevelopment case, he is assigned to the case of the murder of a high school girl and begins a dangerous tightrope walk between his intuition as a prosecutor and his instincts as an opportunist.

Cast and characters

Main

A prosecutor at Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office, who wants to be recognized in the present rather than his past as a sponsored prosecutor.

CEO of Lee Hong Construction, who appears in front of Dong-jae and brings up his past mistakes.

Supporting

Wan-sung's son, who obeys his father's words.

Production

In February 2023, Lee Joon-hyuk was cast to reprise his role but this time as the main character.[6] Studio Dragon confirmed the spin-off series production under the working title Good or Bad Dong-jae, with principal photography to began in May 2023, and writer, who wrote both first and second seasons of Stranger (2017–2020), participated as the creator.[7] Directed by Park Gun-ho, and co-written by Hwang Ha-jung and Kim Sang-won. Studio Dragon, Ace Factory, and co-managed the production.[8] On November 1, 2023, actors and production team held its first script reading in Seoul.[9] Park Sung-woong has been cast to appear in the series.[10]

Release

TVING announced that Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard would be released on its platform and on Paramount+ in 2024.[11] [12] The release date was confirmed to be on October 10, 2024, after TVING unveiled the first teaser video of the series.[13] It would also broadcast on tvN on October 14, 2024, and would air every Monday and Tuesday at 21:00 (KST).[14]

The series was invited as one of the six drama series in the On Screen section of the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2–11, 2024, where two out of 10 episodes would have its world premiere.[15]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[16]
NationwideSeoul
1October 14, 2024
2October 15, 20242.885% 3.249%
3October 21, 20242.546% 2.696%
4October 22, 20242.281% 2.545%
5October 28, 20242.620% 2.746%
6October 29, 20242.682% 2.631%
7November 4, 2024
8November 5, 20242.359% 2.478%
9November 11, 20242.271% 2.415%
10November 12, 20242.775% 3.121%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • This drama aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC, and EBS).

Notes and References

  1. October 8, 2024 . Dongjae: The Good or The Bad 或好或壞的東載 Main Trailer . Dongjae: The Good of The Bad Good or Bad Dongjae Main Trailer . ko . tvN Asia . October 16, 2024 . YouTube.
  2. Web site: Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard . . October 22, 2024.
  3. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000795671 . Lee . Min-ji . November 24, 2023 . Newsen . ko . ko:'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 이준혁vs박성웅, 진흙탕 싸움 예고 . 'Good or Bad Dongjae' Lee Joon-hyuk vs. Park Sung-woong, Mud Fight Preview . September 6, 2024 . Naver.
  4. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005288819 . Park . Ro-sa . April 16, 2024 . . ko . ko:이성우, 지창욱 소속사 스프링 컴퍼니와 전속계약 . Lee Sung-woo signed with Spring Company, the agency of Ji Chang Wook . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211431/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005288819 . live .
  5. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000678647 . Ryu . Ye-ji . September 5, 2024 . . ko . ko:김수겸, 이홍건설 대표 아들 된다...'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 출연 . Kim Su-gyeom becomes the son of Lee Hong Construction CEO...Appears in 'Good or Bad Dongjae' . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211430/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/312/0000678647 . live .
  6. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003127637 . Han . Hae-sun . February 9, 2023 . Star News . ko . ko:[단독]'느그 동재' 이준혁 주인공! '비밀의 숲' 스핀오프 제작 확정 . [Exclusive]'Your Dong-jae' Lee Joon-hyuk as the main character! 'Forest of Secret' spin-off production confirmed . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211431/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003127637 . live .
  7. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/382/0001032075 . Hong . Se-young . February 9, 2023 . . ko . ko:'금쪽이 서동재' 이준혁 '비숲' 스핀오프 출연확정 (공식)[종합] . 'Golden One Seo Dong-jae' Lee Joon-hyuk 'FoS' Spin-off Appearance Confirmed (Official) [Comprehensive] . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211507/https://m.entertain.naver.com/now/article/382/0001032075 . live .
  8. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005360612 . Shin . Young-eun . September 4, 2024 . . ko . ko:'느그 동재' 아닌 '우리 동재' 이준혁 온다...'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 10월 10일 공개 . Lee Joon-hyuk, not 'Your Dong-jae' but 'Our Dong-jae' is coming...'Good or Bad Dong-jae' to be released on October 10th . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211431/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005360612 . live .
  9. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0004957509 . Choi . Yi-jung . November 1, 2023 . . ko . ko:[단독] 이준혁, '비밀의 숲' 스핀오프 '좋거나 나쁜 동재' 첫 삽..오늘(1일) 대본리딩 . [Exclusive] Lee Juoon-hyuk, 'Forest of Secret' spin-off 'Good or Bad Dongjae' first shovel..script reading today (1st) . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211431/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0004957509 . live .
  10. Yeo . Gladys . November 24, 2023 . Park Sung-woong joins Lee Joon-hyuk in 'Forest of Secrets' spin-off . . September 6, 2024 . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211431/https://www.nme.com/news/park-sung-woong-join-lee-joon-hyuk-forest-of-secrets-spin-off-3548619 . live .
  11. Ziwei . Puah . September 18, 2023 . 'Stranger' spin-off starring Lee Joon-hyuk will premiere next year . . September 6, 2024 . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909211507/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/stranger-spin-off-lee-joon-hyuk-premiere-details-3499428 . live .
  12. Frater . Patrick . September 23, 2023 . Paramount+ Adds Trio of Shows to Korean Content Slate in Partnership With CJ ENM . . September 6, 2024 . October 6, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231006191012/https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/paramount-korean-tv-shows-content-cj-enm-1235736482/amp/ . live .
  13. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000893298 . Lee . Min-ji . September 4, 2024 . Newsen . ko . ko:느그 동재 아닌 우리 동재...'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 이준혁 귀환 . Our Dong-jae, Not Your Dong-jae...'Good or Bad Dongjae' Lee Joon-hyuk Returns . September 6, 2024 . . September 9, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20240909212006/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/609/0000893298 . live .
  14. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007843086 . Kim . Min-ji . October 14, 2024 . News1 . ko . ko:'좋거나 나쁜 동재', tvN에서도 만난다...이준혁 짜릿한 귀환 . 'Good or Bad Dongjae', also available on tvN...Lee Joon-hyuk's thrilling return . October 14, 2024 . Naver.
  15. . [BIFF Press Release] The 29th BIFF Announces Selections for 'Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere' & 'On Screen'! ]. South Korea . . August 26, 2024 . September 6, 2024.
  16. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1 . October 14, 2024 . . ko . October 15, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 2 . October 15, 2024 . . ko . October 16, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 3 . October 21, 2024 . . ko . October 22, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 4 . October 22, 2024 . . ko . October 23, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 5 . October 28, 2024 . . ko . October 29, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 6 . October 29, 2024 . . ko . October 30, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 7 . November 4, 2024 . . ko . November 5, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 8 . November 5, 2024 . . ko . November 6, 2024 . November 5, 2024 . https://web.archive.org/web/20241105232156/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=3_1&area=00&begin_date=20241105 . live .
    • Web site: Ep. 9 . November 11, 2024 . . ko . November 12, 2024 .
    • Web site: Ep. 10 . November 12, 2024 . . ko . November 13, 2024 .

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