Joseon Attorney Explained

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Alt Name:Joseon Attorney: A Morality[1]
Native Name:
Hangul:조선변호사
Hanja:朝鮮辯護士
Rr:Joseonbyeonhosa
Mr:Chosŏnbyŏnhosa
Lk:Joseon Lawyer
Genre:
Developer:Kim Ho-jun (planning)[3]
Director:
  • Kim Seung-ho
  • Lee Han-joon
Music:Lim Ha-young
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:16
Executive Producer:
  • Lee Bo-young
  • Son Beom-seok
Producer:
  • Jeong Chan-hee
  • Park Tae-young
Runtime:70 minutes[4]
Company:
  • People Story Company[5]
  • Won Contents
Network:MBC TV

Joseon Attorney[6] 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.[7] 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

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

Cast

Main

Supporting

People in the Palace

Ministers of Government

People around Kang Han-soo

People around Lee Yeon-joo

People around Yoo Ji-sun

Others

Extended

Special appearances

Difference from the original

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

! scope="col" rowspan="2"
Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
(Nielsen Korea)
Nationwide[35] Seoul[36]
1March 31, 20232.8% 2.8%
2April 1, 20232.9%
3April 7, 20232.9% 3.0%
4April 8, 20232.7% rowspan="3"
5April 14, 20232.5%
6April 15, 2023
7April 21, 20233.8% 3.5%
8April 22, 2023
9April 28, 20232.9% rowspan="2"
10April 29, 20232.8%
11May 5, 20233.6% 3.6%
12May 6, 20233.2% 3.3%
13May 12, 20232.6% rowspan="2"
14May 13, 20232.3%
15May 19, 20233.0%
16May 20, 20232.9% 3.0%
Average
SpecialMarch 24, 20231.8%
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes ratings that were not published.

Awards and nominations

Award ceremony ! scope="col"
YearCategory <--List wins first (sorted alphabetically), then noms (also alphabetically). Sort pending the same.-->Nominee / WorkResult
MBC Drama Awards2023Top Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesWoo Do-hwan[37]
Best Couple AwardWoo Do-hwan and Kim Ji-yeon[38]
Best Supporting ActorLee Kyu-sung[39]
Drama of the YearJoseon Attorney[40]
Excellence Award, Actor in a MiniseriesCha Hak-yeon[41]
Excellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesKim Ji-yeon

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pierce Conran. April 6, 2023. K-drama Joseon Attorney: A Morality – Woo Do-hwan, Bona lead romance-infused legal period drama. South China Morning Post. April 11, 2023. April 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230410213442/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3216176/k-drama-joseon-attorney-morality-woo-do-hwan-bona-lead-romance-infused-legal-period-drama. live.
  2. Web site: 우도환X김지연X차학연 '조선변호사', 유쾌·통쾌 복수극이 온다. Gong Min-a. SPOTV News. Naver. February 21, 2023. February 21, 2023. ko. May 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230527185301/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=477&aid=0000412407. live.
  3. Web site: 조선 변호사. iMBC. February 25, 2023. ko. June 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230604181018/https://program.imbc.com/Concept/joseonattorney. live.
  4. Web site: Joseon Attorney: A morality. MBC Global Media. April 15, 2023. en. April 12, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230412065617/https://content.mbc.co.kr/program/drama/3727953_64285.html. live.
  5. Web site: 우도환, '조선 변호사' 출연 확정…3년 만의 사극 복귀[공식]]. Choi Yoon-na. Sports Donga. Naver. August 24, 2022. January 7, 2023. ko. February 26, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230226034607/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20220824/115116786/1. live.
  6. NEW [조선변호사 / Joseon Attorney]]. MBC Drama. YouTube. May 11, 2023. ko. May 11, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230511070526/https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKGrX96Q1q7pAJyO9oGXorQxLREJH0Akt. live.
  7. Web site: 드라마 '조선변호사' 31일 첫방…웹툰 원작 무료로 본다. No Cut News. Kim Min-su. March 31, 2023. June 14, 2023. ko. June 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230618083113/https://www.nocutnews.co.kr/news/5918660. live.
  8. Web site: Yoon Hyo-jeong. January 2, 2023. 전도연·이선균·박서준·손석구…2023년 드라마 호화 라인업 [신년특집-방송]]. Jeon Do-yeon · Lee Sun-gyun · Park Seo-joon · Son Seok-gu... 2023 Drama Luxurious Lineup [New Year Special-Broadcast]. January 7, 2023. News1. ko. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107025707/https://www.news1.kr/articles/4909806. live.
  9. Web site: Choi Yonna. February 2, 2023. 우도환, '조선판 뇌섹남' 변신…첫 스틸 공개(조선변호사). Woo Do-hwan transforms into 'Chosun's brain-sexy man'... First still released (Chosun Lawyer). February 2, 2023. Sports Donga. ko. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202003043/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=382&aid=0001030628. live.
  10. Web site: Jang Ah-reum. February 21, 2023. '조선변호사' 티저 포스터 공개…우도환x김지연 법정 리벤지 활극. 'Joseon Lawyer' teaser poster released... Woo Do-hwan x Kim Ji-yeon Court Revenge Action. February 21, 2023. News1. ko. Naver. February 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230221091603/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=421&aid=0006643418. live.
  11. Web site: Cho Young-eun. March 6, 2023. ko:웨이브, 시대극부터 퓨전 사극까지…3월 신작 라인업 공개. https://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=707495. News Works. March 17, 2023. ko. March 17, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230317053504/https://www.newsworks.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=707495. live.
  12. Web site: Christine. March 23, 2023. Meet Woo Do Hwan and WJSN Bona in the Most Awaited March K-Drama "Joseon Attorney!". Kocowa. March 28, 2023. March 28, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230328071358/https://blog.kocowa.com/meet-woo-do-hwan-and-wjsn-bona-in-the-most-awaited-march-k-drama-joseon-attorney/. live.
  13. Web site: Christine Kinori. March 29, 2023. Joseon Attorney: A Morality Season 1 Episode 1 Preview: Release Date, Time & Where To Watch. The Review Geek. March 31, 2023. March 31, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230331153620/https://www.thereviewgeek.com/joseonattorney-e1releasedate/. live.
  14. Web site: Choi Yoon-na. August 24, 2022. 우도환X보나X차학연, 퓨전 사극 '조선변호사' 출연 확정[공식]]. Woo Do-hwan X Bona X Cha Hak-yeon confirmed to appear in the fusion historical drama 'Joseon Lawyer' [Official]. January 7, 2023. Sports Donga. ko. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107013612/https://sports.donga.com/article/all/20220824/115114478/1. live.
  15. Web site: Baek Seung-hoon. August 24, 2022. 우도환·보나·차학연, MBC '조선변호사' 주연 확정 [공식입장]]. Woo Do-hwan, Bona, and Cha Hak-yeon confirmed to star in MBC's 'Chosun Lawyer' [Official Position]. September 14, 2022. iMBC. ko. Naver. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107013613/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000165070. live.
  16. Web site: 유 . 정민 . 이고은, 조선 공주 된다…'조선변호사' 김지연 아역 낙점 . 2023-04-07 . entertain.naver.com . ko . April 7, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230407083206/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000185122 . live .
  17. Web site: Park Soo-in. February 9, 2023. 우도환·김지연·차학연 '조선변호사' 대본리딩 현장, 시작부터 빛난 케미. Woo Do-hwan, Kim Ji-yeon, and Cha Hak-yeon's 'Joseon Lawyer' script reading scene, chemistry that shined from the beginning. February 9, 2023. Newsen. ko. February 9, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230209004248/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000686956. live.
  18. Web site: 등장인물. Characters. February 25, 2023. iMBC. ko. March 20, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230320092021/https://program.imbc.com/Cast/joseonattorney. live.
  19. Web site: Kim Na-yul. September 22, 2022. 천호진, '조선변호사' 출연 확정..절대권력 유제세 役[공식]]. Cheon Ho-jin confirmed to appear in 'Chosun Lawyer' .. Absolute Power Yoo Je-se [Official]. September 22, 2022. Herald Pop. ko. Naver. September 22, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220922005046/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=112&aid=0003589234. live.
  20. Web site: Park Ah-reum. January 6, 2023. 최병모 '조선변호사' 전격 합류, 희대의 간신 된다[공식]]. Choi Byeong-mo joins 'Chosun Lawyer', becomes a rare vassal [Official]. January 7, 2023. Newsen. ko. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107013609/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000674873. live.
  21. Web site: Kim Myung-mi. January 6, 2023. 남경읍 '조선변호사' 좌의정役 캐스팅…우도환-보나와 호흡[공식]]. Casting as Jwa Ui-jeong in Namgyeong-eup's 'Joseon Lawyer'... Woo Do-Hwan - Bona and Breathing [Official]. January 7, 2023. Newsen. ko. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107013607/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000674900. live.
  22. Web site: Shin Ji-won. February 7, 2023. 이규성, '조선변호사'출연 확정...우도환과 절친 호흡 '기대↑'. Lee Kyu-seong confirmed to appear in 'Chosun Lawyer'...Woo Do-hwan and best friend breathing 'expectation ↑'. February 7, 2023. Ten Asia. ko. February 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230207053529/https://n.news.naver.com/entertain/now/article/312/0000595163. live.
  23. Web site: '조선변호사' 이규성, 능청→듬직·감동까지…디테일 연기 변주 활약. MBC Entertainment. May 6, 2023. May 19, 2023. May 18, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230518213444/https://enews.imbc.com/News/RetrieveNewsInfo/381153. live.
  24. Web site: Cha Hye-young. December 21, 2022. 한소은 '조선변호사' 합류…우도환·김지연(보나)·차학연과 호흡. Han So-eun joins 'Joseon Lawyer'... Working with Woo Do-hwan, Kim Ji-yeon (Bona), and Cha Hak-yeon. December 21, 2022. Ten Asia. ko. Naver. December 21, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221221003901/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=312&aid=0000586659. live.
  25. Web site: Jeong Bit. February 2, 2023. [단독] 신동미, '조선변호사' 출연…보나와 찰떡 호흡]. [Exclusive] Shin Dong-mi appeared in 'Joseon Lawyer'...Breathing with Bona. February 2, 2023. Sports Chosun. ko. Naver. February 2, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230202072608/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=076&aid=0003966812. live.
  26. Web site: Yoo Da-yeon. October 6, 2022. 김도연, '조선변호사'에서 최고 요리사役. Kim Do-yeon as the best chef in 'Joseon Lawyer'. January 7, 2023. Newsis. ko. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107013624/https://www.newsis.com/view?id=NISX20221006_0002039503. live.
  27. Web site: Hwang So-young. February 24, 2023. 홍완표, MBC '조선변호사' 캐스팅‥우도환·김지연과 호흡. Hong Wan-pyo cast in MBC's 'Joseon Lawyer'. February 24, 2023. JTBC. ko. February 24, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230224005346/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=437&aid=0000333354. live.
  28. Web site: Hwang Soo-yeon. October 21, 2022. 이태검, '조선변호사' 출연…우도환·보나와 호흡 [공식입장]]. Lee Tae-gum appears in 'Joseon Lawyer'... Woo Do-hwan and Bona and Breathing [Official Position]. January 7, 2023. Xports News. ko. January 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230107013611/https://www.xportsnews.com/article/1645023. live.
  29. Web site: Kim Hye-young . March 13, 2023 . 황만익, '조선변호사' 출연 확정! 김승호 감독과 세 번째 인연 . Hwang Man-ik confirmed to appear in 'Chosun Lawyer'! The third relationship with director Kim Seung-ho . March 13, 2023 . . ko . March 13, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230313025512/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000182924 . live .
  30. Web site: Yoo Jung-min . March 29, 2023 . 정아미, MBC '조선변호사' 출연 확정…우도환·김지연과 호흡 . Jung Ah-mi confirmed to appear in MBC's 'Joseon Lawyer'... Working with Woo Do-hwan and Kim Ji-yeon . March 29, 2023 . . ko . . March 29, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230329015205/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000184273 . live .
  31. Web site: Kim Su-jin . March 31, 2023 . 조희봉, MBC '조선변호사' 출연 [공식] ]. Jo Hee-bong appeared on MBC 'Joseon Lawyer' [Official] . March 31, 2023 . Star News . ko . . March 31, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230331012143/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=108&aid=0003140650 . live .
  32. Web site: 배해선 '조선변호사' 특별출연, 첫 사극에서도 빛났다 . 2023-04-10 . entertain.naver.com . ko . April 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410064639/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=609&aid=0000711064 . live .
  33. Web site: 유 . 정민 . 권아름, '조선변호사' 영실役 캐스팅…우도환과 호흡 . 2023-04-10 . entertain.naver.com . ko . April 10, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230410012324/https://entertain.naver.com/now/read?oid=408&aid=0000185336 . live .
  34. Web site: 드라마 '조선변호사' 인물관계도 보니…원작에도 쏠린 관심 : 네이트 연예 . 2024-06-03 . 모바일 네이트 뉴스 . ko.
  35. Nielsen Korea ratings (Nationwide):
    • Web site: Ep. 1–6, 9–15. Nielsen Korea. April 1, 2023. ko. Daum. April 4, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230404164421/https://search.daum.net/search?w=tv&q=%EC%A1%B0%EC%84%A0%EB%B3%80%ED%98%B8%EC%82%AC. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. April 22, 2023. ko. April 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422010827/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230421. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. April 23, 2023. ko. April 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422225844/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230422. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. May 21, 2023. ko. May 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230521010211/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20230520. live.
    • Web site: Special. Nielsen Korea. April 14, 2023. ko. Naver. April 14, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230414172413/https://search.naver.com/search.naver?where=nexearch&sm=tab_etc&mra=blUw&qvt=0&query=03%EC%9B%9424%EC%9D%BC%20%EB%93%9C%EB%9D%BC%EB%A7%88%20%EC%8B%9C%EC%B2%AD%EB%A5%A0. live.
  36. Nielsen Korea ratings (Seoul):
    • Web site: Ep. 1. Nielsen Korea. March 31, 2023. April 1, 2023. ko. April 1, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230401090131/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230331. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. April 8, 2023. ko. April 8, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230408005445/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230407. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. April 22, 2023. ko. April 22, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230422010834/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230421. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 8. Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. April 23, 2023. ko. April 23, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230423015018/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230422. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 11. Nielsen Korea. May 5, 2023. May 6, 2023. ko. May 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230506012844/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230505. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 12. Nielsen Korea. May 6, 2023. May 7, 2023. ko. May 7, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230507012059/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230506. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 15. Nielsen Korea. May 19, 2023. May 20, 2023. ko. June 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230630022612/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230519. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 16. Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. May 21, 2023. ko. May 21, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230521011711/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=01&begin_date=20230520. live.
  37. Web site: https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&amp;aid=0000210874. Cha. Hye-rin. December 30, 2023. ko. MBC Entertainment. ko:[2023 MBC 연기대상] '연인' 남궁민, 이변 없이 대상 수상… "큐 사인이 가장 행복한 배우". [2023 MBC Drama Awards] 'My Dearest' Namkoong Min wins the grand prize without any incidents..."Cue sign is the happiest actor". December 30, 2023. Naver. December 30, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20231230141842/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=408&aid=0000210874. live.
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