"Juvenile Justice" opened eyes about youth offenders and what led them to commit crimes at such a young age. Because of its sincere message, the megahit series continues to dominate the Netflix charts.
Kim Hye Soo's 'Juvenile Justice' Dominates Netflix Global Charts for Two Consecutive Weeks
Depicting the cold truth about juvenile offenders, "Juvenile Justice" follows the story of Shim Eun Seok (Kim Hye Soo), a judge at the juvenile court. Ironically, she abhors young offenders.
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The series was released on February 25 with the intent to open the viewers' eyes and minds about the harsh reality of the world. It focuses on the juvenile offenders who are not given much chances.
Since its premiere, it topped the Netflix Top 10 Television for non-English series in many countries in Southeast Asia.
Two weeks in a row, Kim Hye Soo's legal court drama continues to secure its spot at the top. It recorded 26 million viewing hours from March 7 to 13 in countries including Hong Kong, Singapore, Taiwan and South Korea.
It also continues the global syndrome in Japan, Indonesia, Malaysia, Mexico and Peru.
'Juvenile Justice' Director Hong Jong Chan on Drama's Success
Unlike many popular dramas, "Juvenile Justice" did not have zombies, romance, and apocalyptic elements. Its storytelling relied on the hard cold reality of the justice system.
Due to this, the production unit of the series did not expect much from it. Director Hong Jong Chan never expected that the series would be big, especially in the international scene.
The drama hopes to send a message to the viewers. Moreover, it captures the complexities of the character's emotions.
The director, writer, and lead actress Kim Hye Soo extend their deepest gratitude toward the fans and viewers who showed interest and support to the drama.
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"Juvenile Justice" starring Kim Hye Soo, Kim Moo Yeol, Lee Sung Min, and Lee Jung Eun is available for streaming on Netflix.
Kim Hye Soo's Stance on Juvenile Law Revision
In the drama, Kim Hye Soo played the role of the juvenile judge Shim Eun Seok. She holds great power in sentencing young offenders.
Truth be told, the actress struggled a lot while preparing for the drama. She was able to endure the filming with the help of judges in the country. They were kind enough to give advice and key points about their work.
The actress' perspective on juvenile crime have drastically changed after appearing in the drama. She became more sympathetic towards the youth rather than cursing them.
"Juvenile Justice" makes the viewers realize that the actions of the younger generation is merely a reflection of the adults in their lives.
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Kim Hye Soo agrees that the juvenile law must be revised according to reality. The government should focus first on the roots of the problems in order to prevent juvenile crimes from occurring.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
