'The Judge From Hell’ Episodes 1 & 2: 10x Park Shin Hye Shocks Fans in New K-drama

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Park Shin Hye's latest K-drama, The Judge from Hell, was premiered on September 21 and surprised the viewers with a strange mix of supernatural K-drama and romance.

The show premiered on Disney+, with the release of two episodes, was received positively by both fans and critics.

According to Nielsen Korea, the series got an average nationwide rating of 6.8 percent for its first episode and 9.3 percent for the second, making it one of the most popular premieres of the season.

The show outpaced others, including the series Love Next Door by Jung Hae In and MBC's Black Out.

The Judge from Hell, directed by Lee Dong Hoon, features Park Shin Hye, a career-driven devil from Hell, who, as a result of a sad accident, gets to inhabit the body of a certain judge.

From that moment, Kang Bit Na has a new mission in her life - to damn bad guys to Hell if she wants to become a full-fledged devil. No doubt, hell devil Park Shin Hye has given viewers the creeps. Here are ten completely shocking scenes from the first two episodes, according to a discussion thread in Reddit's r/KDRAMA.

Park Shin Hye as a demon judge

Fans couldn't contain their excitement when actress Park Shin Hye appeared as the demon judge, remarking, "I'm so happy to see good stylish outfits on PSH. Also yeah maybe it's unprofessional that's why she's getting reprimanded by the chief judge lmao." SEE: Park Shin Hye Talks About Closeness With 'Doctor Slump' Co-Star, Return to Medical K-drama: 'Felt just like before'

Justice by force

 One of the episodes, in which Kang Bit Na is dealing with an abuser, has turned the viewers' attention. According to the fan, "The abuser's comeuppance was so satisfying!" This episode indicates the character's views on justice are violent and unforgiving.

The humor is unpredictable

Kang Bit Na's character is very light-hearted in her role. Fans note, "She was so funny when she yelled 'No' back at him." Such behavior makes the character more profound.

Unusual fashion choices

Kang Bit Na's choice of clothing for a judge has surprised the viewers. One of the fans mentioned, "It's hard to believe she's a judge with her sense of style and behavior but Kang Bit Na makes it work."

Complicated and complex pairings

Fans are especially eager to see the relationship between Kang Bit Na and her colleague, Han Da On, on-screen. One of the viewers' remarks is, "I can see them having a The Devil Judge duo type relationship but with potential for romance!" Such comment shows that his duo seems to be interestingly developed.

Moral ambivalence

The fact that Park Shin Hye plays an antagonist character does not scare the fans but attracts more. According to one of them, "This is exactly what I've been asking for in forever, a show that can really lean into the anti-hero trope." Questions have arisen regarding the fact that she also doesn't spare the madmen themselves.

Struggle scenes

Fans were also surprised by the fight scenes, which were unusual for K-dramas, as they were extremely cruel, with a lot of blood and a rather impressive length. One of the fans noticed, "I liked that they were able to show that she can not only mess with these predators mentally but physically as well!"

The depth of sense

Despite the gruff nature of the judge, she is a compassionate character, which is immediately appreciated by the fans. The latter notes that "Mad_Missile pointed out that she carries pain inside that nobody knows about," indicating that a very multifaceted game was performed by the actress Park Shin Hye.'

Psychic War

Some fans weren't ready for the main character's frequent tactic of making wrongdoers remember the horrors of the scene and flashbacks which the audience had seen, and Kang Bit Na herself indirectly alludes to "It's a cool power to make them reflect on what they did."

Original genres

The series is also full of unexpected, bizarre combinations of such things as horrors, comedy, and drama, which was praised by the fans, "I love having a new fantasy drama to watch; it's been a while since I enjoyed something like this."

The performance of both the show's leading lady and the plot's wizard, "The Judge from Hell," is one of the most exceptional ones to watch.

The next episodes of the drama will be available every Friday and Saturday at 10:00 P.M KST. It will broadcast for 14 episodes.

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Rovelyn Barba