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 (KST). 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 A divorce attorney with 17 years of experience and a partner attorney at Daejeong Law Firm. Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm. Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin A partner lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm. Pyo Ji-hoon as Jun Eun-ho A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm. Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang Eun-kyung's husband and a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm. as Choi Sa-ra Head of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
Supporting People around Eun-kyung Jeon Yu-na as Kim Jae-hee Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter.
Daejeong Law Firm Jung Jae-sung as Oh Dae-gyu CEO of Daejeong Law Firm. as Director Ahn Secretary of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
People around Yu-ri Seo Jeong-yeon as Kim Kyung-sook Yu-ri's mother who is a divorcée.
Others as Kang Sang-ju CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office. as Hong Joon-kyung A presiding judge.
Special appearances
Jang Hyuk-jin as Park Jong-sik Yu-ri's first client. Shim So-young as Kim Eun-hee Jong-sik's wife. Go Geon-han as Kim Ho-seok Oh Hee-joon as Jung Jin-ho as a client who made a scene at Daejeong Law Firm as herself The radio host of Moon Ji-ae's Every Day.
Production 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 (2016), Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), and Nevertheless (2021). 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 Principal photography 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 (KST). It is also available to stream on Wavve, Netflix, Viki and Viu.
Reception Viewership
+ Average TV viewership ratings Original broadcast date Average audience share Nielsen KoreaNielsen Korea ratings:
Nationwide Seoul 1 July 12, 2024 2 July 13, 2024 8.7% 8.8% 3 July 19, 2024 10.5% 10.9% 4 July 20, 2024 13.7% 14.1% 5 July 26, 2024 12.1% 13.2% 6 August 16, 2024 13.6% 14.3% 7 August 17, 2024 8 August 23, 2024 14.6% 15.3% 9 August 24, 2024 17.2% 17.8% 10 August 30, 2024 15.5% 16.0% 11 August 31, 2024 15.4% 15.7% 12 September 6, 2024 14.4% 14.8% 13 September 7, 2024 16.3% 16.9% 14 September 13, 2024 15.7% 16.8% 15 September 14, 2024 16.7% 16.8% 16 September 20, 2024 15.2% 15.7% Average In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.
Awards and nominations + Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination Award ceremony Year Category Nominee / Work Result APAN Star Awards 2024 Drama of the Year Good Partner Best Screenwriter Choi Yu-na Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Jang Na-ra Popularity Star Award, Actress Baeksang Arts Awards 2025 Best Actress Best Supporting Actor Kim Jun-han Best Screenplay Choi Yu-na Bechdel Day 2025 Bechdel Choice 10 Good Partner Placed SBS Drama Awards 2024 Grand Prize (Daesang) Jang Na-ra Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nam Ji-hyun Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Kim Jun-han Pyo Ji-hoon Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries Nam Ji-hyun Seo Jeong-yeon Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries Ji Seung-hyun Best Young Actress Jeon Yu-na Best Supporting Team Good Partner Best Performance
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