Good Partner


Good Partner is a 2024 South Korean legal drama workplace television series written by, directed by Kim Ga-ram, and starring Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and. It aired on SBS TV from July 12 to September 20, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00. It is also available for streaming on Wavve and Netflix in South Korea, and on Viki and Viu in selected regions. A second season is in production.

Synopsis

Cha Eun-kyung is a renowned divorce lawyer known for her sharp wit and unwavering dedication to her clients. As she navigates high-profile cases, her own marriage begins to crumble, forcing her to confront her own values and the human cost of her chosen profession. Meanwhile, a newly hired lawyer, Han Yu-ri, challenges Eun-kyung's pragmatic approach with her idealism and passion for justice. Despite their initial clashes, they develop a mentor-mentee relationship, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Through a series of challenging cases, both women grapple with ethical dilemmas, confront personal struggles, and ultimately discover the true meaning of "good partnership" – not just in the courtroom, but also in their personal and professional lives.

Cast and characters

Main

  • Jang Na-ra as Cha Eun-kyung
  • Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri
  • Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin
  • Pyo Ji-hoon as Jun Eun-ho
  • Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang
  • as Choi Sa-ra

    Supporting

People around Eun-kyung

Development

The series is written by, a divorce lawyer and writer, who is well known to the public through the divorce empathy Instatoon Marriage Red, and directed by Kim Ga-ram, who worked on The Vampire Detective, Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency, and Nevertheless. Studio&NEW and Studio S managed the production.
On April 3, 2025, Studio S confirmed the production of the second season. However, SBS stated that it is still in early production stage, so the broadcast and filming dates as well as cast have not been decided.

Casting

In January 2024, Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and were officially cast for the series.

Filming

began in early 2024.

Release

Good Partner was confirmed to be broadcast on July 12, 2024, and would air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00. It is also available to stream on Wavve, Netflix, Viki and Viu.

Viewership

Awards and nominations