Following the top-tier dramas "Vincenzo" and "Taxi Driver," another dark hero character is about to dominate your weekends. "The Devil Judge" is set to make a change in the history of K-drama.
The new dark protagonist drama "The Devil Judge" starring Ji Sung, GOT7 Jinyoung, Kim Min Jung, and Park Gyu Young already made a buzz for its jaw-dropping first two episodes and successfully garnered impressive viewership ratings.
Learn About the Dystopian World
According to former judge, Moon Yoo Seok, who is the brilliant mind behind the JTBC hit legal drama "Ms. Hammurabi," tvN's new drama is set in a fictional dystopian Korea. As the person who also penned the script for "The Devil Judge," he described that the society that we have right now is the perfect stage for an evil judge to become a hero.
A Cultural Reset
"The Devil Judge" is said to be a cultural reset for it to showcase the evolution of the justice system happening in the society today. With the use of technology, the writer was able to show the involvement of the public in a trial, which is rare to see.
People who have no interest in such serious discussion become aware and curious about what is happening in society.
The live trial show set up became an eye opener to lots of viewers on how we can see the future and how the public can adapt to the new normal.
In Case You Missed It: The Devil Judge' Episode 1 Recap + K-Drama Premieres at No. 1 on Weekend Drama Ratings
Multi-talented Actors
Seeing Ji Sung and Kim Min Jung again in one frame is another thing that the viewers should anticipate. They are known as two of the well-rounded actors in the industry.
Ji Sung and Kim Min Jung are capable of showing a wide range of transformations for they are very fluid and versatile when it comes to acting.
Same as with the two young cast members Park Gyu Young and GOT7 member Jinyoung. Their fresh and strong presence on screen adds more tension and balance to the whole show.
Also Read: 'The Devil Judge' Episode 2: Jinyoung Becomes Suspicious of Ji Sung's Heroic Act
New Dark Hero to Look Up To
"The Devil Judge" director, Choi Jung Gyu and Writer Moon Yoo Seok joined forces to introduce a new dark hero, this time, it's not about doing lots of action stunts or any kind of fist fighting, but a kind of character that will challenge the viewers thinking on how a judge in a trial court can make a change in the society.
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Written by Shai Collins.
