Good Partner (Korean: 굿파트너) is a 2024 South Korean legal drama workplace television series written by Choi Yu-na, directed by Kim Ga-ram, and starring Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-yi. The first season aired on SBS TV from July 12 to September 20, 2024, 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. In April 2025, a second season was confirmed for production and will premiere on November 20, 2026, at 21:50 (KST).
Synopsis
Cha Eun-kyung is a renowned divorce lawyer known for her sharp wit and unwavering dedication to her clients. As she navigates high-profile cases, her own marriage begins to crumble, forcing her to confront her own values and the human cost of her chosen profession. Meanwhile, a newly hired lawyer, Han Yu-ri, challenges Eun-kyung's pragmatic approach with her idealism and passion for justice. Despite their initial clashes, they develop a mentor-mentee relationship, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Through a series of challenging cases, both women grapple with ethical dilemmas, confront personal struggles, and ultimately discover the true meaning of "good partnership" – not just in the courtroom, but also in their personal and professional lives.
Cast and characters
Main
- Jang Na-ra as Cha Eun-kyung
- A divorce attorney with 17 years of experience and a partner attorney at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri
- A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin
- A partner lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Pyo Ji-hoon as Jun Eun-ho
- A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang
- Eun-kyung's husband and a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm.
- Han Jae-yi as Choi Sa-ra
- Head of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
Supporting
People around Eun-kyung
- Jeon Yu-na as Kim Jae-hee
- Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter.
Daejeong Law Firm
- Jung Jae-sung as Oh Dae-gyu
- CEO of Daejeong Law Firm.
- Kim Mi-hwa as Director Ahn
- Secretary of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
People around Yu-ri
- Seo Jeong-yeon as Kim Kyung-sook
- Yu-ri's mother who is a divorcée.
Others
- Kim Beong Choun as Kang Sang-ju
- CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office.
- Jeon Jin-ki as Hong Joon-kyung
Special appearances
- Jang Hyuk-jin as Park Jong-sik
- Yu-ri's first client.
- Shim So-young as Kim Eun-hee
- Jong-sik's wife.
- Go Geon-han as Kim Ho-seok
- Oh Hee-joon as Jung Jin-ho
- Han Jae-yeong as a client who made a scene at Daejeong Law Firm
- Moon Ji-ae as herself
- The radio host of Moon Ji-ae's Every Day.
Production
Development
The series is written by Kim 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), Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), and Nevertheless (2021). Studio&NEW and Studio S managed the production.
On April 3, 2025, Studio S confirmed the production of the second season. However, SBS stated that it is still in early production stage, so the broadcast and filming dates as well as cast have not been decided.
Casting
In January 2024, Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-yi were officially cast for the series.
Filming
Principal photography began in early 2024.
Release
Reception
Viewership
| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | |||
| 1 | 1.349 | 1.551 | 1.898 | 2.524 | 2.213 | 2.440 | 3.431 | 2.634 | 3.473 | 2.765 | 2.727 | 2.515 | 3.007 | 2.801 | 3.199 | 2.829 | 2.585 | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nielsen Korea | ||||
| Nationwide | Seoul | |||
| 1 | July 12, 2024 | 7.8% (3rd) | 8.1% (2nd) | |
| 2 | July 13, 2024 | 8.7% (2nd) | 8.8% (2nd) | |
| 3 | July 19, 2024 | 10.5% (2nd) | 10.9% (1st) | |
| 4 | July 20, 2024 | 13.7% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) | |
| 5 | July 26, 2024 | 12.1% (2nd) | 13.2% (1st) | |
| 6 | August 16, 2024 | 13.6% (2nd) | 14.3% (2nd) | |
| 7 | August 17, 2024 | 17.7% (2nd) | 18.7% (1st) | |
| 8 | August 23, 2024 | 14.6% (1st) | 15.3% (1st) | |
| 9 | August 24, 2024 | 17.2% (2nd) | 17.8% (1st) | |
| 10 | August 30, 2024 | 15.5% (1st) | 16.0% (1st) | |
| 11 | August 31, 2024 | 15.4% (2nd) | 15.7% (2nd) | |
| 12 | September 6, 2024 | 14.4% (1st) | 14.8% (1st) | |
| 13 | September 7, 2024 | 16.3% (2nd) | 16.9% (1st) | |
| 14 | September 13, 2024 | 15.7% (1st) | 16.8% (1st) | |
| 15 | September 14, 2024 | 16.7% (2nd) | 16.8% (2nd) | |
| 16 | September 20, 2024 | 15.2% (1st) | 15.7% (1st) | |
| Average | 15.7% | 14.6% | ||
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Awards and nominations
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| APAN Star Awards | 2024 | Drama of the Year | Good Partner | Nominated | |
| Best Screenwriter | Choi Yu-na | Won | |||
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Jang Na-ra | Nominated | |||
| Popularity Star Award, Actress | Nominated | ||||
| Baeksang Arts Awards | 2025 | Best Actress | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Kim Jun-han | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Choi Yu-na | Nominated | |||
| Bechdel Day | 2025 | Bechdel Choice 10 | Good Partner | Placed | |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Jang Na-ra | Won | |
| Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nam Ji-hyun | Won | |||
| Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Kim Jun-han | Won | |||
| Pyo Ji-hoon | Won | ||||
| Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nam Ji-hyun | Nominated | |||
| Seo Jeong-yeon | Nominated | ||||
| Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries | Ji Seung-hyun | Won | |||
| Best Young Actress | Jeon Yu-na | Won | |||
| Best Supporting Team | Good Partner | Won | |||
| Best Performance | Han Jae-yi | Won |
