Judge Lee Han-young) Ji Sung as 'Judge Lee Han-young', from a Slave Judge to a Guardian of Justice "It Starts Now"

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The first teaser, released today on the 4th, begins with Lee Han-young (played by Ji Sung) gazing at an hourglass with a peculiar look. His monologue, 'It's been 10 years since then. Ten years of a dog-like life, living with the leash of the Haenal Law Firm around my neck,' intensely conveys his suppressed resentment. Han-young, the 'slave judge' who has ruled according to the Haenal Law Firm's wishes, becomes the talk of the town. Soon, scenes of him surrounded by reporters wearing sunglasses and him screaming in his office reveal his complex inner turmoil. The tension further escalates with the appearance of Kang Shin-jin (played by Park Hee-soon), who will stand on the opposite side of Han-young. Meanwhile, Han-young, who had been engaging in corrupt practices, is unexpectedly stabbed and finds himself on the brink of life and death. His voice, 'I finally wanted to live as the real Lee Han-young, but dying like this feels so unfair,' leaves a deep sense of regret. However, the situation dramatically reverses when he returns to 2025, 10 years in the past. Kim Jin-ah (played by Won Jin-ah), who appears before him, issues a sharp warning, 'Let's do this by the book this time. Or else, I'll tear you apart first.' Furthermore, the returned Han-young decides to make different choices than before. His proactive actions, not shying away from dangerous chases or physical altercations, and his self-confession, 'This life is the probation period for the defendant, Lee Han-young,' followed by the declaration 'It starts now,' reveal his firm will to eradicate great evils and foreshadow a thrilling counterattack. Even with just the first teaser, 'Judge Lee Han-young,' which has sparked the imagination of prospective viewers, raises expectations for the first broadcast by three-dimensionally portraying the psychology and narrative of the protagonist Lee Han-young. Attention is focused not only on Ji Sung's portrayal of the character, who transitions from an 'corrupt judge' to a 'judge of justice,' but also on the performances of Park Hee-soon, who will stand opposite him, and Won Jin-ah, who will form an alliance. MBC's new Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young,' which has garnered a heated response from the very first teaser, will premiere on Friday, January 2, 2026, at night.

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