Good Partner Explained

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Native Name:
Hangul:굿파트너
Rr:Gutpateuneo
Mr:Kutp'at'ŭnŏ
Music:Gaemi[1]
Country:South Korea
Language:Korean
Num Episodes:7
Runtime:70 minutes
Network:SBS TV
Last Aired:present

Good Partner is an ongoing South Korean television series written by Choi Yu-na, co-directed by Kim Ga-ram and Ahn Ji-sook, and starring Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun, and . It premiered on SBS TV on July 12, 2024, and airs every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve and Netflix in South Korea and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.

Synopsis

Good Partner is about a cold and hot human court office drama between Cha Eun-kyung, a star lawyer whose divorce is her calling, and Han Yu-ri, a new lawyer whose divorce is her first time. It captures in a realistic and direct way the big deals and dilemmas that occur when people face an unexpected breakup that was not in their life plans and the moment their family breaks up. The story of divorce lawyers trying to choose the best option in the cruel balance game of life provides empathy and catharsis.

Cast and characters

Main

A star lawyer whose 'vocation' is divorce. She is a veteran lawyer with 17-year experience that everyone recognizes, and a straightforward and feisty person.

A newbie lawyer who is experiencing divorce for the first time. Unable to tolerate injustice, she constantly clashes with Eun-kyung, who believes that the company's interests come first and that a true lawyer must fulfill the role of a representative even if the client has done something wrong.

A lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of divorce team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm. He has a gentle charisma that alternates between affection and coldness. He's the one Eun-kyung trusts.

An optimistic lawyer who believes in 'working love balance'. He became Yu-ri's dedicated marker after receiving orders to prevent the frequent departure of new members from the divorce team.

Eun-kyung's family-oriented husband and a man on the edge. He is also a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm and willingly throws himself into 'Cha Eun-kyung Care' for the sake of his bulldozer wife's dreams and a happy family, but their tired and crumbling relationship begins to falter when a crisis hits.

Eun-kyung's secretary of ten years. She rose through the ranks from secretary to legal writing assistant, a position that even the cold-hearted Eun-kyung recognized.

Supporting

People around Eun-kyung

Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter who is sharp and sensitive.

Daejung Law Firm

CEO of Daejung Law Firm who maintain his authority.

Secretary of Divorce Team 2 at Daejung Law Firm. She is the most senior in terms of both experience and age. She is also quick-witted and can be seen as the beginning and end of rumors within the law firm.

People around Yu-ri

Yu-ri's mother who will do anything for her daughter.

Others

CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office. He is both a former prosecutor and lawyer. He is also a classmate of Dae-gyu from the Judicial Research and Training Institute, and will do anything to compete with him.

A presiding judge with a calm personality despite being in court every day and assess the situation with wise judgment.

Production

Development

The series was written by Choi Yu-na, a divorce lawyer and writer, who is well known to the public through the divorce empathy Instatoon Marriage Red, and directed by Kim Ga-ram, who worked on The Vampire Detective (2016), (2019), and Nevertheless (2021). Studio&NEW and Studio S managed the production. Filming began in early 2024.[8]

Casting

In January 2024, Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun, and were officially cast for the series.[9] [10]

Notes and References

  1. 남지현, 김준한이 대표 조카라는 사실에 충격! (ft. 흑역사) . August 17, 2024 . SBS Drama . ko . Nam Ji-hyun and Kim Jun-han are shocked to learn that they are the CEO's nephews! (ft. Dark History) . August 17, 2024 . YouTube.
  2. Web site: ko:이혼전문변호사가 직접 쓴 '굿파트너', 장나라X남지현X김준한X표지훈 캐스팅 확정. 'Good Partner', written by a divorce lawyer, confirms casting of Jang Na-ra X Nam Ji-hyun X Kim Jun-han X Pyo Ji-hoon. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000302786. Naver. SBS Entertainment News. ko. Kang. Sun-ae. January 16, 2024. March 5, 2024. June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604103209/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=416&aid=0000302786. live.
  3. Web site: ko:'고거전' 지승현X'마스크걸' 한재이, 대세 잇는다..SBS '굿 파트너' 출연. 'KKW' Ji Seung-hyun X 'Mask Girl' Han Jae-yi continue to general trend..Appearance on SBS 'Good Partner'. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003676646. Naver. Herald Pop. ko. Kim. Ji-hye. January 18, 2024. March 5, 2024. January 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240118011045/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=112&aid=0003676646. live.
  4. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002836901. Jang. Soo-jung. June 5, 2024. Dailian. ko. ko:유나, '굿파트너' 출연...장나라 딸 된다. Yuna appears on 'Good Partner'...Becoming Jang Na-ra's daughter. June 18, 2024. Naver. June 18, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240618060319/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/119/0002836901. live.
  5. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/goodpartner/cast/83093#2_0. SBS. ko. ko:대정 로펌. Daejung Law Firm. July 10, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712041712/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/goodpartner/cast/83093#2_0. live.
  6. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/goodpartner/cast/83093#3_0. SBS. ko. ko:유리 주변 인물. People around Yu-ri. July 10, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712041712/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/goodpartner/cast/83093#3_0. live.
  7. Web site: https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/goodpartner/cast/83093#3_0. SBS. ko. ko:그 외 인물들. Other characters. July 10, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712041712/https://programs.sbs.co.kr/drama/goodpartner/cast/83093#3_0. live.
  8. Web site: ko:장나라 남지현 김준한 표지훈 '굿파트너' 본격 촬영 돌입[공식]. Jang Nara, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, 'Good Partner' begins full-scale filming [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000813368. Naver. Newsen. ko. Kim. Myung-mi. January 16, 2024. March 5, 2024. June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604103213/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=609&aid=0000813368. live.
  9. Web site: ko:장나라X남지현X김준한X표지훈 변호사된다...'굿파트너' 캐스팅 확정 [공식]. Jang Na-ra X Nam Ji-hyun X Kim Jun-han X Pyo Ji-hoon become a lawyers...'Good Partner' casting confirmed [Official]. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001100208. Naver. Sports Dong-a. ko. Choi. Yoon-na. January 16, 2024. March 5, 2024. June 4, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240604103208/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=382&aid=0001100208. live.
  10. Web site: ko:한지민→장나라, 2024년 SBS 드라마 뜬다...시청 유발 라인업. Han Ji-min→Jang Na-ra, SBS drama to appear in 2024...A lineup that'll make you watch. https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=144&aid=0000934665. Naver. Sports Kyunghyang. ko. Kim. Ha-young. December 29, 2023. March 5, 2024. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808151254/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/144/0000934665. live.
  11. Web site: https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/416/0000305890. Kang. Sun-ae. May 30, 2024. SBS Entertainment News. ko. ko:장나라X남지현 '굿파트너', 빈틈없는 열연 속 '굿' 시너지 폭발...대본리딩 현장 공개. Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun's 'Good Partner', 'Good' synergy explodes in flawless passionate acting...Script reading site revealed. May 31, 2024. Naver. May 31, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240531173208/https://m.entertain.naver.com/article/416/0000305890. live.
  12. Web site: https://news.nate.com/view/20240712n00473. Lee. Soo-hyun. July 12, 2024. Top Star News. ko. ko:장나라X남지현 '굿파트너', 오늘(12일) 첫 방송...인물관계도→OTT 관심. Jang Na-ra X Nam Ji-hyun's 'Good Partner' premieres today (12th)...Character relationships→OTT interest. July 12, 2024. Nate. August 8, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240808151359/https://news.nate.com/view/20240712n00473. live.
  13. Viki. Viki (streaming service). Viki. 1811868264705781837. July 13, 2024. Witness the clash and collaboration of two powerful lawyers in "Good Partner," where star lawyer Cha Eun Gyeong (Jang Na Ra) meets justice-driven rookie Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun). Stream 'Good Partner' now on Viki! ⚖️✨. July 14, 2024.
  14. Web site: K-drama Good Partner: Jang Na-ra and Nam Ji-hyun lead promising legal series. Conran. Pierce. July 17, 2024. South China Morning Post. July 19, 2024. July 19, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240719024650/https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/k-pop/k-drama/article/3270791/k-drama-good-partner-jang-na-ra-and-nam-ji-hyun-lead-promising-legal-series. live.
  15. Nielsen Korea ratings:
    • Web site: Ep. 1. July 12, 2024. Nielsen Korea. July 12, 2024. July 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240712232534/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240712. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 2. July 13, 2024. Nielsen Korea. July 14, 2024. July 13, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240713235532/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240713. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 3. July 19, 2024. Nielsen Korea. July 19, 2024. July 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240720001558/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240719. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 4. July 20, 2024. Nielsen Korea. July 21, 2024. July 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240721003827/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240720. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 5. July 26, 2024. Nielsen Korea. July 27, 2024. July 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240727015624/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240726. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 6. August 16, 2024. Nielsen Korea. August 17, 2024. August 17, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240817000928/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240816. live.
    • Web site: Ep. 7. August 17, 2024. Nielsen Korea. August 18, 2024. August 20, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240820173758/https://www.nielsenkorea.co.kr/tv_terrestrial_day.asp?menu=Tit_1&sub_menu=1_1&area=00&begin_date=20240817. live.
  16. Web site: ko:양규장군 마스크걸 다 있네..'대세' 지승현x한재이 차기작='굿파트너'. General Yang Kyu Mask Girl is all there..'General trend' Ji Seung-hyun x Han Jae-yi's next work='Good Partner'|url=https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005000937|via=Naver|publisher=Osen|language=ko|last=Park|first=So-young|date=January 18, 2024|access-date=March 5, 2024|archive-date=June 4, 2024|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240604103208/https://entertain.naver.com/read?oid=109&aid=0005000937|url-status=live}}

    Release

    The series would be broadcast on July 12, 2024, and would air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST).[10] [11] It is also available to stream through Wavve and Netflix in South Korea and Viki and Viu in selected regions.[12] [13] [14]

    Viewership

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    Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
    Nielsen Korea[15]
    NationwideSeoul
    1July 12, 2024
    2July 13, 20248.7% 8.8%
    3July 19, 202410.5% 10.9%
    4July 20, 202413.7% 14.1%
    5July 26, 202412.1% 13.2%
    6August 16, 202413.6% 14.3%
    7August 17, 2024
    8August 23, 2024
    9August 24, 2024
    10August 30, 2024
    11August 31, 2024
    12September 6, 2024
    13September 7, 2024
    14September 13, 2024
    15September 14, 2024
    16September 20, 2024
    Average
    • In the table above, the represent the lowest ratings and the represent the highest ratings.

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