Netflix introduces the new legal squad, starring Kim Hye Soo and more, who will bring order and fairness in the new Kdrama "Juvenile Justice."
Together with the top judge Kim Moo Yeol, Lee Sung Min and Lee Jung Eun, they are about to enlighten juvenile delinquents on how the law system works.
Kim Hye Soo, Kim Moo Yeol and More Transform Into Feisty Judges in Netflix's 'Juvenile Justice'
The streaming giant introduced the main characters through a series of teasers and official trailers.
Helmed by "Doctor Stranger" and "Her Private Life" director Hong Jong Chan and penned by "My Piano" screenwriter Kim Min Sook, the upcoming legal drama follows the journey of the newly appointed judge and her resentment towards juvenile offenders.
Kim Hye Soo took on the character of Shim Eun Seok, the Juvenile Criminal, the recently appointed judge at Yeonhwa District, assigned to handle juvenile cases.
With her intimidating aura, Shim Eun Seok means nothing but business and lawfulness inside the court.
In the trailer, the newbie judge expresses her resentment towards the young offenders and shows her eagerness to punish these delinquents.
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"I despise the likes of you because you never change," she said.
Moreover, the phrase "How dare you to commit a crime at a young age" piques viewers' interest and raises their curiosity about what kind of sentence they will receive.
However, behind her authoritarian personality lies a hidden secret regarding her past.
Unfortunately, her disdain for these offenders rooted after she became a victim herself of juvenile crime that totally changed her life.
Apart from Kim Hye Soo, "Juvenile Justice" also includes Kim Moo Yeol as Eun Seok's fellow judge, Cha Tae Joo, who sees the case far different from his colleague.
In addition, Lee Sung Min will act as chief judge Kang Won Joong while "Parasite" star Lee Jung Eun took on the character chief judge Na Geun Hee.
'Juvenile Justice' Release Date
Following the intriguing trailer and character posters, Netflix also announced the premiere date of the much-awaited legal drama.
"Juvenile Justice" release date is scheduled to debut on February 25 exclusively on Netflix.
Kim Hye Soo to Appear in 'Umbrella' and Upcoming Movie 'Smugglers'
The upcoming legal Kdrama will be Kim Hye Soo's comeback to the small screen after starring in the 2020 series "Hyena," alongside Ju Ji Hoon.
After her two-year break, the award-winning actress is set to entertain fans and viewers with forthcoming projects.
Seemingly, she is in talks to headline the cast of the upcoming historical Kdrama "Umbrella." Set under the Joseon dynasty, Kim Hye Soo will take on the character of Im Hwa Ryung, the wife of the King and a mother to a troublesome prince.
Aside from an upcoming series, the "Signal" star is among the lead cast of action crime movie "Smugglers" with Jo In Sung, Yeom Jung Ah, Go Min Si and more.
