The Judge from Hell explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:지옥에서 온 판사
Hanja:地獄에서 온 判事
Rr:Jiogeseo on pansa
Mr:Chiogesŏ on p'ansa
Director:Park Jin-pyo
Music:Jeon Chang-yeop[1]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:14
Executive Producer:Lee Ok-gyu
Cinematography:Park Sung-yong
Runtime:60–73 minutes
Network:SBS TV

The Judge from Hell is a 2024 South Korean television series written by Jo Yi-soo, directed by Park Jin-pyo, and starring Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young. It aired on SBS TV from September 21, to November 2, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.

Synopsis

Justitia, a merciless demon judge from Hell, is exiled by Bael to Earth after wrongly condemning the innocent Judge Kang Bit-na to eternal punishment. As part of her penance, Justitia is placed in Bit-na's body, now tasked with living as a judge in the human world for a year while fulfilling a far darker mission: to track down and condemn ten ruthless individuals responsible for the deaths of others, all without a trace of remorse.

With no interest in the lives around her, Justitia's only focus is to carry out her mission and send these souls to Hell, knowing failure means her own demise.

Soon, she encounters Han Da-on, a sharp-witted detective of Violent Crimes Unit 2 at Nobong Police Station, who's known for his meticulous approach to justice. Unaware of Bit-na's true identity, he begins to investigate the strange cases connected to her judgments, and his own painful past gradually coming to light.

Cast and characters

Main

A judge of the 18th Criminal Division at Seoul Central District Court who died in an unexpected incident and her body is possessed by a demon named Justitia who came from Hell to complete its mission of killing and sending 10 criminals (now 20) to hell in a span of one year.

A detective of Violent Crimes Unit 2 at Nobong Police Station. He is kind, gentle, sharp, and has excellent observation skills. Although he is a warm-hearted, he harbors a pain that no one knows about.

Supporting

Bit-na's assistants

Bit-na's assistant who is a working-level official at Seoul Central District Court. He is possesed by a demon named Valak, who is Justitia's assistant in Hell.

A demon named Venato who punishes demons who became humanized or has fallen in love with humans and poses as Gremory, who used to manage and supervise sinners in Hell but was sent to the human world as punishment for letting a sinner go. While performing her mission, she encounters Bit-na, whom she has always respected and encounters various incidents.

A demon named Seire and entered a body soldier who was killed in a rollover of a military transport vehicle 10 years ago, and after being discharged from the military. He runs a cleaning company called Byeongjang Cleaning with Jae-hyun in the human world.

A demon named Dantalion and entered a body soldier who was killed in a rollover of a military transport vehicle 10 years ago. He runs a cleaning company called Byeongjang Cleaning with Dong-joo in the human world.

People at Hwangcheon Villa

Owner of Hwangcheon Villa where Bit-na lives and a devout believer who attends church every day without fail.

A tenant at Hwangcheon Villa who works from 9pm to 9am at a 24-hour noodle restaurant and raises Min-jun alone.

Jung-im's son who is shy and gentle third-year middle school student.

An elderly tenant at Hwangcheon Villa who lives alone and collects waste paper for a living. She is a disguise of an angel named Gabriel, who vowed to protect Da-on after his family's death.

People at Nobong Police Station's Violent Crimes Unit 2

Hyung-seok's wife who is a team leader of Violent Crimes Unit at Nobong Police Station, who started her career as a police officer and rose to the position of inspector through her own abilities.

A veteran detective of Violent Crimes Unit 2 at Nobong Police Station.

A third-year detective of Violent Crimes Unit 2 at Nobong Police Station.

Da-on's people

So-young's husband and a detective at Nobong District Police Station. Unlike his blunt wife, he is infinitely affectionate and friend-like to his children, revealing his 'child-fool' side and warming them up.

So-young and Hyung-seok's daughter who is a second-year middle school student.

Jung Jae-geol's family

A five-term congressman who started out as a self-made businessman.

Jae-geol's eldest son and the CEO of Taeok Construction. He has a handsome appearance with neat and well-mannered personality, and is a perfectionist who must do whatever he sets his mind to.

Jae-geol's youngest son. He is like an unbridled calf with an inferiority complex towards his socially prestigious father's sore finger.

People at Seoul Central District Court

Chief Judge of Seoul Central District Court. He appears to be noble on the outside, but he is actually a very vulgar person.

A 22-year vetaran judge of the 17th Criminal Division at Seoul Central District Court with a gentle and kind personality like a neighborhood uncle.

A judge of the 16th Criminal Division at Seoul Central District Court. She is full of privilege and a sense of entitlement, and feels inferior to Bit-na, who is always ahead of her. She is also skilled in the art of subtly turning the tables on others by pretending to be worried about their mistakes.

An officer in the 18th criminal division of the Seoul Central District Court. She is a fairy who leaves work on time who disappears at 6 p.m. and lives without much interest in others.

Others

A killer who committed 5 crimes across Seoul and murdered 12 innocent civilians from the year 1998 to 1999.

A young demon who is human despite being a devil due to the unclear distinction between good and evil since he was born not long ago.

Jeong-jun's girlfriend and a dating violence victim.

Min-jeong's boyfriend and a dating violence perpetrator.

A detective possessed by demon, Paimon, Bael's subordinate and Justitia's rival for 400 years.

An angel who appears in disguise.

Special appearances

A demon who enters the body of Bit-na.

A demon of the highest rank, equivalent to the second-in-command of hell.

Production

Development

Produced by SBS' content production subsidiary Studio S, The Judge from Hell was written by Jo Yi-soo and directed by Park Jin-pyo.[20]

Casting

Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young were reportedly cast as the lead actors of the series in September and December 2023, respectively.[21] [22]

On December 29, 2023, Park and Kim were confirmed to appear in the series.[23]

Filming

Principal photography began in early 2024.

Release

The Judge from Hell was confirmed to premiere on SBS TV on September 21, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[24] The series would also be available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[25]

Viewership

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Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[26]
NationwideSeoul
1September 21, 2024
29.3% 9.8%
3September 27, 20248.0% 8.5%
4September 28, 20249.7% 9.8%
5October 4, 20249.3% 9.2%
6October 5, 202413.1% 13.5%
7October 11, 202411.0% 11.1%
8October 12, 2024
9October 18, 202411.5% 11.7%
10October 19, 202411.4% 10.9%
11October 25, 202412.6% 12.5%
12October 26, 202411.7% 11.5%
13November 1, 202411.9% 12.0%
14November 2, 202411.9% 11.3%
Average
  • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.

Notes and References

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  2. Web site: ko:'지옥에서 온 판사' 박신혜X김재영, 파격 연기 변신[공식]. 'The Judge from Hell' Park Shin-hye X Kim Jae-young, Unconventional Acting Transformation [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000934630. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Lee. Yoo-min. December 29, 2023. August 12, 2024. April 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240427030651/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000934630. live.
  3. Web site: ko:김인권, 박신혜 돕는 악마...'지옥에서 온 판사'. Kim In-kwon, the devil who helps Park Shin-hye...'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012409144. Naver. Newsis. ko. Choi. Ji-yoon. March 6, 2024. August 12, 2024. August 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240812145820/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/003/0012409144. live.
  4. Web site: 'SNL코리아' 김아영, '지옥에서 온 판사' 캐스팅..인간계 내려온 악마 [공식]]. 'SNL Korea' Kim Ah-young, cast as 'The Judge from Hell'...A devil who came down to the human world [Official]. Naver. . ko. Chae-yeon. Kim. August 13, 2024. August 13, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910180218/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005135686. live.
  5. Web site: ko:등장인물 소개. Character Introduction. https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/thejudgefromhell/cast/83713. SBS. ko. September 25, 2024. September 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240921141812/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/thejudgefromhell/cast/83713. live.
  6. Web site: ko:'무인도의 디바' 이중옥, 악마 변신..'지옥에서 온 판사' 박신혜와 호흡. 'Diva of the Deserted Island' Lee Jung-ok, transformed into a devil..Working with Park Shin-hye in 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005060452. Naver. . ko. Park. So-young. April 17, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910175549/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005060452. live.
  7. Web site: ko:'지옥에서 온 판사' 연기파 김인권→대세 김아영 총출동..막강 라인업. 'The Judge from Hell' Acting star Kim In-kwon→Popular star Kim Ah-young all out..Powerful lineup. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003718031. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kang. Ga-hee. September 3, 2024. September 15, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225701/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/112/0003718031. live.
  8. Web site: ko:'남궁민 아역' 오한결 '지옥에서 온 판사' 출연 확정. 'Namkoong Min Child Actor' Oh Han-kyul Confirmed to Appear in 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003871894. Naver. My Daily. ko. Park. Ro-sa. September 19, 2024. September 25, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225611/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/117/0003871894. live.
  9. Web site: ko:김혜화 SBS '지옥에서 온 판사' 캐스팅..박신혜와 호흡. Kim Hye-hwa cast in SBS 'The Judge from Hell'..Working with Park Shin-hye. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000386710. Naver. JTBC. ko. Hwang. So-young. April 2, 2024. August 12, 2024. August 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240812151327/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000386710. live.
  10. Web site: ko:김지훈 '지옥에서 온 판사' 출연···박신혜와 호흡. Kim Ji-hoon to appear in 'Judge from Hell'···Working with Park Shin-hye. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000988642. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Byung-gil. September 14, 2024. September 15, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225706/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000988642. live.
  11. Web site: ko:한상진, '지옥에서 온 판사' 합류...박신혜·김재영과 호흡. Han Sang-jin joins 'The Judge from Hell'...Working with Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007680401. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. July 23, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910175553/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007680401. live.
  12. Web site: ko:이규한, '지옥에서 온 판사'로 안방극장 컴백...박신혜와 호흡. Lee Kyu-han, returns to the small screen with 'The Judge from Hell'...Working with Park Shin-hye. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007653418. Naver. News1. ko. Kim. Min-ji. July 10, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910175551/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/421/0007653418. live.
  13. Web site: ko:1000만 배우 최동구, 박신혜·김재영 주연 '지옥에서 온 판사' 합류. 10 Million Actors Choi Dong-goo, joins Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young in 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000389971. Naver. JTBC. ko. Park. Sang-hoo. April 24, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910175550/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/437/0000389971. live.
  14. Web site: ko:이미도, '지옥에서 온 판사' 합류...박신혜와 호흡. Lee Mi-do joins 'The Judge from Hell'...Working with Park Shin-hye. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000291329. Naver. The Fact. ko. Gong. Mi-na. May 28, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910175706/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/629/0000291329. live.
  15. Web site: ko:도은하, 박신혜X김인권 분노 유발? '지옥에서 온 판사' 출연 [공식]. Do Eun-ha, Park Shin-hye X Kim In-kwon cause anger? Appearance of 'The Judge from Hell' [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003255847. Naver. Star News. ko. Kim. Soo-jin. August 6, 2024. August 6, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225633/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/108/0003255847. live.
  16. Web site: ko:김상우, '지옥에서 온 판사' 합류..박신혜X김재영과 호흡 [공식]. Kim Sang-woo joins 'The Judge from Hell'..Working with Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005069179. Naver. . ko. Jang. Woo-young. May 2, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910175550/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005069179. live.
  17. Web site: ko:'박학기 딸' 박정연, '지옥에서 온 판사' 출연...박신혜와 호흡 [공식입장]. 'Park Hak-gi's Daughter' Park Jung-yeon, Appears in 'The Judge from Hell'...Working with Park Shin-hye [Official Position]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001773282. Naver. Xports News. ko. Oh. Seung-hyun. September 20, 2024. September 25, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225611/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/311/0001773282. live.
  18. Web site: ko:장도하 '지옥에서 온 판사' 첫 에피소드 주인공. Jang Do-ha, the protagonist of the first episode of 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000989544. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Ahn. Nyung-gil. September 20, 2024. September 25, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225611/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000989544. live.
  19. Web site: ko:신성록x오나라, 박신혜 복귀작 특별출연 "분량 상관없이 최선" [공식]. Shin Sung-rok x Oh Na-ra, special appearances on Park Shin-hye's return "Do your best regardless of the amount of screen time" [Official]. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005158032. Naver. . ko. Ha. Soo-jung. September 18, 2024. September 25, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925231245/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/109/0005158032. live.
  20. Web site: ko:박신혜-김재영, SBS 드라마 '지옥에서 온 판사' 캐스팅... "선악공존 로맨스 판타지". Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young cast in SBS drama 'The Judge from Hell'... "Good and Evil Coexistence Romance Fantasy". https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/438/0000061530. Naver. KBS Media. ko. Park. Jae-hwan. January 2, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910180217/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/438/0000061530. live.
  21. Web site: ko:[단독] 박신혜, 판사된다...'지옥에서 온 판사' 출연. [Exclusive] Park Shin-hye to become a judge...Appearing in 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/015/0004895094. Naver. The Korea Economic Daily. ko. Kim. So-yeon. September 22, 2024. August 12, 2024. September 25, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240925225631/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/015/0004895094. live.
  22. Web site: ko:[단독] 김재영, 박신혜 만날까... '지옥에서 온 판사' 긍정 검토. [Exclusive] Kim Jae-young, to meet Park Shin-hye... Positive review of 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003319097. Naver. Ilgan Sports. ko. Jung. Jin-young. December 15, 2023. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910180055/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/241/0003319097. live.
  23. Web site: ko:박신혜·김재영, 새 드라마 '지옥에서 온 판사'에서 호흡. Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young to co-star in new drama 'The Judge from Hell'. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0014415832. Naver. Yonhap News. ko. Hwang. Jae-ha. December 29, 2023. August 12, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910180221/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/001/0014415832. live.
  24. Web site: ko:'지옥에서 온 판사' 박신혜, 핏빛 악마 변신...압도적 존재감. 'The Judge from Hell' Park Shin-hye, bloody devil transformation...Overwhelming presence. https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005351004. Naver. Maeil Business Newspaper. ko. Da-gyeom. Lee. August 16, 2024. August 16, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910180057/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/009/0005351004. live.
  25. Park Shin-hye, Kim Jae-yeong to star in upcoming Disney+ K-drama 'The Judge From Hell'. NME. Yeo. Gladys. August 21, 2024. August 21, 2024. September 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240910180056/https://www.nme.com/news/tv/park-shin-hye-kim-jae-yeong-disney-k-drama-the-judge-from-hell-3785514. live.
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