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Juvenile Justice
TV Dramas
A tough judge balances her aversion to minor offenders with firm beliefs on justice and punishment as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court.
Starring: Kim Hye-soo, Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min
Creators: Hong Jong-chan, Kim Min-suk

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"I detest young offenders"
How. Dare You. Commit a Crime. At Such a Young Age.
Juvenile Justice | February 25, only on Netflix
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When it comes to the law, young offenders are used to getting off easy. But the juvenile court has a prickly new judge who doesn’t like kids—and she has no qualms about breaking with precedent in her courtroom.

 

Youth is no excuse for those who break the law in the new Netflix series JUVENILE JUSTICE, starring Kim Hye-soo (HYENA), Kim Moo-yeol (FORGOTTEN), Lee Sung-min (MISAENG), and Lee Jung-eun (LAW SCHOOL).

 

https://zapzee.net/2022/01/25/kim-hye-soos-new-netflix-series-juvenile-justice-confirms-february-release/
Kim Hye Soo’s New Netflix Series ‘Juvenile Justice’ Confirms February Release

by krishkim

The new Netflix original series ‘Juvenile Justice‘ confirmed the February release and dropped character posters and a teaser.

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Credit: Netflix

Juvenile Justice depicts the story of a judge who has to balance her aversion to young offenders as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court. This series made headlines when it confirmed its stellar cast, including Kim Hye Soo, Kim Mu Yeol, Lee Sung Min, and Lee Jung Eun.

The released character posters capture the different views of the judges toward the juvenile offenders and the intense expressions of the juvenile offenders. Shim Eun Seok (Kim Hye Soo) becomes a newly appointed judge of a juvenile court. However, she doesn’t hesitate to hide her aversion towards them with the phrase, “I detest juvenile offenders.”

Credit: Netflix

On the other hand, it seems like Chae Tae Joo (Kim Mu Yeol) has a different perspective from Shin Eun Seok. Kang Won Joong (Lee Sung Min) and Na Geun Hee (Lee Jung Eun) raise curiosity with their unclear expressions. The juvenile offenders’ expressions that look even more intense in black-and-white also catch the eye.

 

The teaser released together begins in a juvenile court where a boy is being tried. He smirks as he mentions the law that doesn’t allow kids under 14 to go to prison. As Shim Eun Seok says, “That’s why I despise you guys. Because you never change,” the many cases involving juvenile offenders flash by. The phrase that reads, “How dare you commit a crime at a young age,” draws attention to what kind of punishment she’ll give to these young offenders that neither repent nor feel guilty for what they’ve done.

Juvenile Justice deals with juvenile crimes and stories about the young offenders, raising attention to the reality of our society and the direction to be taken. Live Up to Your Name and Dear My Friends director Hong Jong Chan helms the production.

Meanwhile, Juvenile Justice will be released on Netflix on February 25th.
 

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Netflix’s ‘Juvenile Justice’ Reveals Its Teaser Poster + Cast Members Open Up About Why They Chose to Star in the Drama

by Changhyun Kim

 

Credit: Netflix

Netflix dropped a new poster for its upcoming drama Juvenile Justice, and the cast members shared their thoughts on the upcoming series. Juvenile Justice follows a tough judge who balances her aversion to minor offenders with firm beliefs on justice and punishment as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court.

 

Kim Hye Soo plays Shim Eun Seok, a judge who is not afraid to express her hatred towards young offenders. The actress shared that she was delighted to take part in the show and said, “I was truly surprised with the story. I think this series will give viewers a lot to think about, and I’m very glad to play a part in this work.”

Kim Mu Yeol, who takes on the role of a warm-hearted judge Cha Tae Joo, also showed his affection towards the upcoming drama. He said, “I was drawn to the script because it dealt with current social issues that I am interested in. I could see that the show was trying to highlight the underlying issues of our society with good intention, so I decided to join the series.”

Lee Sung Min plays the chief judge Kang Won Joong. He said, “Juvenile justice tries to find a viable solution to juvenile delinquency. The trial scenes within a juvenile court will offer a fresh take to legal dramas with scenes that were never shown in TV shows before.” Lee Jung Eun, who plays another chief judge named Na Geun Hee, said, “As an actor, I am glad to see a work that reflects our current society.”

Meanwhile, Juvenile Justice will premiere on February 25th.

Source: Netflix
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Kim Hye-soo transforms into stern judge in 'Juvenile Justice'

By Kwak Yeon-soo | 2022-02-04

 

A teaser poster for Netflix's "Juvenile Justice" / Courtesy of Netflix

Kim Hye-soo will take the bench in Netflix's upcoming series "Juvenile Justice," which shines a light on juvenile offenders and criminal justice.

"Juvenile Justice" revolves around a newly appointed judge for a juvenile court who despises juvenile offenders. As she handles various criminal cases, however, her perspective starts to change. 

"Upon reading the script, I was surprised that such a gripping story could be written. I think viewers will be able to ponder what attitudes society holds toward juvenile offenders," actress Kim said. 

The stories told in the upcoming drama are unfailingly relevant, according to director Hong Jong-chan, whose works include tvN's "Dear My Friends" (2016) and JTBC's "Life" (2018).

Screenwriter Kim Min-seok revealed he interviewed about 50 to 60 related officials who work in district courts, family courts, juvenile detention centers and correctional facilities to write the script. 

The cast also includes Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min and Lee Jung-eun. "I'm glad to be part of this amazing drama that snatches the zeitgeist," actress Lee said.

"Juvenile Justice" will be unveiled on Netflix on Feb. 25.

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Korean movies enter Ice Age without official release date
연합뉴스 / 2022-02-07 15:58:24

 

▲ This photo shows a movie theater. (Yonhap)

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▲ This photo, provided by Showbox, shows a poster of "Emergency Declaration" which was supposed to release last month. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)


SEOUL, Feb. 7 (Yonhap) -- While the Korean box office failed to make headway during the New Year holiday due to the spread of COVID-19, Korean films haven’t scheduled their official releases.  Distributors and theaters explain that great Korean films need to be released to save the movie industry in crisis and the government should support movie openings and abolish restrictions on theater business hours.



A total of 1,364,000 people visited the theater during the Lunar New Year holiday (Jan. 29 ~ Feb. 2), according to the KOREA Box-office Information System. It is about 180,000 less than the number of audiences during the previous Chuseok holiday (Korean Thanksgiving) in September last year.  "The Pirates: The Last Royal Treasure” and the political drama “Kingmaker” attracted about 649,000 and 357,000 audiences, respectively. The two works, ranking first and second in the box office, barely exceeded 1 million viewers.  Considering how the two works are Korean masterpieces that came after a long time, their performances are somewhat disappointing. In the second week of its release, the real-time reservation rate has fallen, making it difficult to expect a big increase in the audience in the future.



The problem is that new Korean films are not expected to be released until next month, even after the end of the first quarter.  In particular, there is no tent pole (a commercial film with a clear success) that has invested more than 7 billion won in production costs for famous directors and actors, so it is estimated that Korean films will be hit by a difficult period.



According to Yonhap News coverage, “Hero” (Director Yoon Jae-kyun), “Hansan” (Kim Han-min), “Alien” (Choi Dong-hoon), “Boston 1947” (Kang Je-gyu), “The Moon” (Kim Yong-hwa), and “Smugglers” (Ryoo Seung-wan) have finished filming but did not schedule the release date.

Upcoming films such as the “Emergency Declaration,” “Confidential Assignment 2: International,” “The Match,” “The Point Men,” “The Roundup 2,” “Bogota: City of the Lost,” and “The Witch: Part 2. The Other One” also don’t have a specific release date. (END)
 

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Korean netizens recently discussed the age difference between Kim Hye-soo and Han So-hee

By Hachi1207 | February 14, 2022

 

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The fact that Han So-hee was born when Kim Hye-soo was in the heyday of her acting career surprised many netizens.

Secondhand car trading service “Hey Dealer” recently picked Kim Hye-soo and Han So-hee (real name Lee So-hee) as their advertising models. Therefore, a photo comparing the two actresses regarding their age difference has become a hot topic.

Hey Dealer recently released the advertising video “Selling My Car That We Wanted” and its behind-the-scenes film on their official Youtube channel.

On February 13th, an article titled, “Realization of Kim Hye-soo and Han So-hee’s age difference”, was posted on the online community FOMOS.   The article contained a screenshot of Kim Hye-soo when she played the main character in MBC’s Sunday morning drama “Partner”, which was aired for the first time on November 20th, 1994, along with a photo of her junior, Han So-hee.  Han So-hee was born on November 18th, 1994. In fact, the first episode of MBC’s drama “Partner”, which gave Kim Hye-soo her first grand prize (Daesang), was aired two days later, on the 20th. Han So-hee was born when Kim Hye-soo was enjoying her popularity peak.

 

On January 2nd, Kim Hye-soo and Han So-hee revealed on their personal Instagram accounts photos taken when they were filming together, drawing keen attention from netizens. At that time, fans misunderstood that the two actresses were filming for a new movie or drama.

Born on September 5th, 1970, Kim Hye-soo is in her 37th year of debut. The actress debuted in the entertainment industry through Nestle’s Milo advertisement in 1985 when she was 15 years old. 

At the age of 27, she won her first Grand Prize in 1996 with MBC’s drama “Partner”. Kim Hye-soo has taken on the lead role in numerous dramas, such as Jang Hee-bin in KBS2’s “Jang Hee-bin”, Miss Kim in KBS2’s “The Queen of Office”, Cha Soo-hyun in tvN’s “Signal”, etc., and is still carrying out many acting activities

She has recently finished filming Ryu Seung-wan’s new film “Smugglers” and is set to appear in Netflix’s upcoming drama “Juvenile Justice”.

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Han So-hee, who made her debut in the entertainment industry in 2016 after appearing in SHINee’s “Tell Me What To Do” music video, was born in 1994 and is 27 years old this year.  After portraying Yeo Da-kyung, a woman who has a love affair, in JTBC’s “The World of the Married” and the female college student Yoo Na-bi in JTBC’s “Nevertheless”, Han So-hee then tried to transform herself with a new image by challenging high-level action acting through Netflix’s original series “My Name”, which was released last year.

 

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'Unexpected Business 2' to highlight rural town customers' vibe: producer

By Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-02-15

The poster for tvN's reality show, "Unexpected Business 2," starring actors Cha Tae-hyun, left, and Zo In-sung / Courtesy of tvN

Ryu Ho-jin, the producer of tvN's reality show, "Unexpected Business," was confident that its upcoming season 2 will be funnier, grander and more dynamic than the previous season.

 

Starring A-list actors Zo In-sung and Cha Tae-hyun, the reality show invites the two long-time friends to take over a small grocery store for 10 days in a rural town. It follows the two actors' mishaps of running a business while interacting with the town's close-knitted neighbors and sharing parts of their lives.

 

The first season, which premiered in February of last year, wrapped up with a 6.4-percent viewership rating, last May. 

The new season will show Zo and Cha running a larger supermarket.

 

"This season will still capture stories about (local) people's lives, while the cast members will face more difficult missions. They wind up in more colorful misadventures as they try to run a bigger market for 10 days," Ryu said through the network, Tuesday.

 

He added that the expansion in the business that the two owners run will offer viewers more dynamic stories around its customers.

 

"As it is set in a larger town, the customers are more diverse in age and personality (than those in the first season). There were quite a lot of people with a sense of reality show-quality humor," the producer said. "The difference of this season is the general energetic and lighthearted vibe the locals have."

 

The new season's preview garnered a buzz as it showed the guest appearances of famous actors, Kim Woo-bin, Kim Hye-soo and Han Hyo-joo.

 

The producer hinted that there will be a handful of guest stars joining Zo and Cha's challenge as part-timers throughout the season.

 

"Like the previous season, all of the guests were personally invited by the two owners. The stars who came to work part-time are shocked to see the workload at first, but each gets around in their own way. It should be interesting to see the differences between the guests," he said.

 

"Unexpected Business 2" will air on tvN Thursday at 8:40 p.m.

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Top movie stars heat up clash of global streaming titans

Local platforms join race in original content

By Lee Si-jin (sj_lee@heraldcorp.com) | Feb 20, 2022

 

Kim Hye-soo plays the role of a stern judge in “Juvenile Justice.” (Netflix)

Global streaming service Netflix, which launched in South Korea in 2015, has been enjoying the first-mover’s advantage, with its megahit “Kingdom” series, which debuted in 2019, among its successes.  Looking to strengthen its foothold in the country, Netflix is scheduled to release long-awaited top actor Kim Hye-soo’s streaming debut “Juvenile Justice” on Friday. But Netflix rivals Disney+ and Apple TV+ are close on its heels, seeking to challenge Netflix’s reign in South Korea with original series starring big names: Oscar-winner Youn Yuh-jung and veteran actor Choi Min-sik.

But Netflix will fire the first salvo in the clash of original Korean content this week with its 10-episode court drama.  Helmed by director Hong Jong-chan, “Juvenile Justice” presents Kim Hye-soo as a stern judge who despises law-breaking youths. Netflix’s upcoming legal drama seeks to portray truth that is stranger than fiction at a time when there is growing debate in the country about punishment for juvenile offenders. 

Though seemingly unstoppable, hitting one home run after another with recent global hits “Squid Game,” “My Name,” “Hellbound,” “The Silent Sea” and “All of Us Are Dead,” the Netflix empire faces a real challenge from “Pachinko” of Apple TV+ and “Casino” from Disney+.

Returning to a drama series after nearly four years since 2019’s “Never Twice,” Youn, who won an Oscar in 2021 for playing “not a real grandma” in Lee Isaac Chung’s “Minari,” plays the role of an ethnic Korean in Japan in Apple TV+’s “Pachinko.” Based on a novel of the same title by Korean American author Min Jin Lee, the series depicts the struggles and discrimination faced by four generations of “Zainichi,” as ethnic Koreans in Japan are called.  The first three episodes will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on March 25. Each subsequent episode of the eight-part series releases weekly on Friday.  The series will be told in three languages -- English, Japanese and Korean.

 

Youn Yuh-jung stars as an ethnic Korean in Japan in “Pachinko.” (Apple TV+)

After entering the Korean streaming service market in November 2021, Disney+ is preparing to challenge its competition head-on with Choi Min-sik’s first return to a television project in 24 years. His last TV drama was soap opera “Love and Separation” in 1997.  “Casino,” a crime-action series directed by Kang Yoon-sung, known for 2017 hit film “The Outlaws,” stars veteran actor Choi as a casino mogul returning to the game by putting his life at stake. Heo Sung-tae and Kim Joo-ryung, who rose to stardom playing the respective roles of Player No. 101 and Player No. 212 in “Squid Game” will reunite in “Casino.”  Though the release date has not yet been set, the 16-part series is already regarded as the biggest project among Disney+’s Korean originals that are being released this year -- “Rookie Cops,” “Grid,” “Kiss Sixth Sense” and “Moving” -- with Choi bringing his “Oldboy” fame and credibility to the lineup.

 

Choi Min-sik in crime-action series “Casino,” from Disney+ (The Korea Herald)

Meanwhile, local streaming platforms will also seek to continue their steady growth with unique original content.  Though widely used as a platform to livestream shows airing on traditional TV, Wavve began to stake out a position in the streaming market for unique original series. Though the record was later broken by “Going to the Blue House Like This,” comedy-drama “You Raise Me Up,” released in August 2021, marked the highest number of new viewers and viewing time upon its premiere for the local streaming platform.  Both series ranked among the top five in the drama series chart more than three weeks after release, attracting new subscribers with new and unique content, such as a character with erectile dysfunction and a timely political satire.

As of January, Wavve had 1.76 million subscribers, marking a 17 percent on-year increase, according to data compiled by research firm Mobileindex Insight. The service is betting that original series, such as the second season of “Tracer,” an action series set at the National Tax Service.

Another local streaming platform, Tving is seeking to chase the global powerhouses with webtoon-based series, such as “Yumi’s Cells” and “Work Later, Drink Now,” both released last year.  The number of paid subscribers rose by 256 percent in 2021, according to the company, which attributed the growth to its original content.  Tving is relying on comic-based series, such as “Dr. Park’s Clinic,” “I’ll Give It My All … Tomorrow,” and the second seasons of “Yumi’s Cells” and “Work Later, Drink Now.” 

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[CELEB] Kim Hye-soo finds herself in the courtroom in latest series

BY LEE JAE-LIM [lee.jaelim@joongang.co.kr] | February 21, 2022

 

Kim Hye-soo [HODU&U ENTERTAINMENT]

In upcoming Netflix series “Juvenile Justice,” set to be released worldwide on the streaming platform on Friday, actor Kim Hye-soo portrays Shim Eun-seok, a judge who detests offenders and believes they should be punished according to the law as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court.

“Juvenile Justice” is Kim’s first time to star in a Netflix project.

 

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Kim as stern judge Shim Eun-seok in new Netflix series “Juvenile Justice” [NETFLIX]

Kim is one of a few actors who have maintained their popularity since first entering the entertainment industry. She debuted aged just 16 through an advertisement for Nestle's chocolate malt beverage Milo. Soon after Kim was cast in a lead role for director Lee Hwang-rim’s “Kam-Bo” (1986), marking her silver screen debut.

She shot to stardom and went on to land lead roles in television series such as “Samogok” (1987), “Sun Shim Yi” (1988) and “Senoya” (1989) on KBS2. She naturally transitioned from a teen star to a beloved celebrity and entertainer, with audiences becoming familiar with her not only on television in cinemas but also as a host of radio programs and talk shows.

Her emcee abilities can be annually witnessed at the Blue Dragon Film Awards, which she has successively hosted 28 times since 1993.

Kim's most iconic character was Madam Jung in the 2006 film "The War of Flower," an alluring con woman and gambler who always got her way thanks to her charms [LOTTE ENTERTAINMENT]

Her iconic filmographies include director Choi Dong-hoon’s “The War of Flower” (2006), which critics often cite as the beginning of the second phase of her heyday. Kim earned a Best Actress Award and Popular Star Award at the Blue Dragon Film Awards for this role. She portrayed an alluring, charismatic character named Madam Jung, a con woman and a gambler who develops feelings for the protagonist Go-nee (played by Cho Sung-woo). 

 

In 2012 film "The Thieves" (2012), Kim is a master safecracker who plans to rob a casino with her band of thieves [SHOWBOX]

In Choi’s next film “The Thieves” (2012), Kim portrays an attractive thief named Pepsi, one of a team of 10 who are planning to rob a casino. The cast included Lee Jung-jae from Netflix series “Squid Game,” Kim Yoon-seok, Jun Ji-hyun, Simon Yam, Kim Hae-sook and Kim Soo-hyun. The film broke the local box office milestone of selling more than 10 million tickets.

In director Han Jae-rim’s “The Face Reader” (2013), her character Yeon-hong, a gisaeng — a female entertainer in the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) — was praised and she left an equally strong impression on audiences as the protagonists, which were portrayed by Song Kang-ho and Lee Jung-jae.

Her recent notable works include films “Coinlocker Girl” (2015), “Default” (2018), “The Day I Died: Unclosed Case” (2020) and television series “Signal” (2016) on tvN and “Hyena” (2020) on SBS. 

Kim Hye-soo
Date of birth: Sept. 5, 1970
Zodiac sign: Virgo 
Birthplace:  Dongnae District, Busan 
Debut: 1985 advertisement for Nestle's Milo  
Agency: HODU&U Entertainment 
  
Kim Hye-soo debuted in 1985 through an advertisement promoting a chocolate malt beverage Milo. She made her silver screen debut through “Kam-bo” in 1986. She immediately skyrocketed to stardom and regularly featured in advertisements, television series and films. She is one of the few remaining stars from the 80s who is still active on screen. Her hit films include “The War of Flower” (2006), “The Thieves” (2012), “The Face Reader” (2013), “Default” (2018) and television series such as “The Queen of Office” (2013) on KBS, “Signal” (2016) on tvN and “Hyena” (2020) on SBS.

This information was confirmed by Hodu & U Entertainment on Feb. 21, 2022 

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“Juvenile Judge” Lee Sung-min: “I was shocked by how little Kim Hye-soo eats, I even thought she was a rookie actor”

By Hachi1207 | February 22, 2022

 

 

Lee Sung-min was impressed by fellow actor Kim Hye-soo’s “professional consciousness.”

Kim Hye-soo said at a production briefing press conference for the Netflix series “Juvenile Judge” which was held live on the morning of Feb 22nd, “The scenes themselves were amazing, but my heart was about to explode when I saw the cast. Isn’t just by meeting this lineup can make your heart tremble? I was always afraid of going to the filming scene, but I was very nervous as well,” she said, expressing her deep affection

Lee Sung-min talked about Kim Hye-soo, “I was surprised every moment when I saw Kim Hye-soo. It was shocking,” he said, drawing attention. Lee Sung-min said, “Her perfect preparation and immersion for her character were incredible. It was like watching a rookie actor at work,” he said. “She’s an actor who I really have a lot to learn from in terms of attitude. She is a colleague who made me reflect on myself every moment,” he said.

“The amount of food she eats is also shocking. She eats very little. Her thorough self-management for the character is very professional,” he added.

“Juvenile Judge” (Directed by Hong Jong-chan and written by Kim Min-seok), which will be released on Feb 25th, is a new Netflix original series depicting the reality of juvenile crimes that judge Shim Eun-seok (Kim Hye-soo), who “hate” juvenile offenders, has to face after she is appointed to the district court’s youth department.

Attention is focusing on whether writer Kim Min-seok’s long-standing skill, director Hong Jong-chan’s delicate directing, and the high-class actors who showed affection and sincerity for the work by joining in discussing for scenes that they don’t even appear in, will be recognized for their work, and how Kim Hye-soo will be evaluated on the world stage.

 

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Netflix’s ‘Juvenile Justice’ to Show the 4 Different Views Towards Juvenile Offenders

by krishkim

The new Netflix series ‘Juvenile Justice‘ held an online press conference and introduced a heavy theme it’ll unravel in a total of ten episodes.

 

Juvenile Justice depicts the story of a judge who has to balance her aversion to young offenders as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court.

Kim Hye Soo shared, “I remember going to the filming sets with such excitement for the confrontations and combinations of judges with different beliefs and the ensemble and synergy of actors. I felt pressured yet had high expectations.” Looking at her, Lee Sung Min added, “She surprised me how sincere she was at the sets. It was like I was working with an actress that just debuted.”

“I thought I had a constant interest in juvenile crime, but as I was preparing for this work, I got to listen to the real thoughts of the judges and came across some of the real cases,” Kim Hye Soo confessed. “And I’ve realized that my interest was only the tip of the iceberg.”

“Even that interest was so narrow-minded. I felt like my interest was nothing more than anger or regret toward juvenile crime and an emotional criticism of the verdict,” she continued. “I think I got a chance to see the reality of juvenile crime a little bit.”

Lee Sung Min also threw a heavy question to the viewers. “Is this problem only about the kids? Are the sins of underage children, who have not yet fully matured, solely the responsibility of those children? Whose problem is it, and what kind of responsibility should I have as an adult? What kind of responsibility should society have?”

Meanwhile, Live Up to Your Name and Dear My Friends director Hong Jong Chan helms the production. Juvenile Justice will be released on Netflix on February 25th.

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Kim Hye-soo's new Netflix series 'Juvenile Justice' to touch on young offenders' issues

By Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-02-23

 

From left, actors Kim Mu-yeol, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jung-eun and Lee Sung-min pose during an online press conference for the new Netflix series "Juvenile Justice," Tuesday. Courtesy of Netflix

Netflix's upcoming courtroom series "Juvenile Justice" will spotlight the social issues surrounding juvenile delinquency, according to the director. 

"Previously, I only ever heard about issues regarding juvenile offenders from the news or media. But this series has given me a chance to look more closely into them," the series' director and creator Hong Jong-chan said during an online press conference, Tuesday. 

"Young offenders are not the only ones responsible for their issues. I believe it also has to do with the fundamental problems of society."

Directed by Hong, whose previous work includes the subtle, heartfelt series "Dear My Friends" (2016), the new drama revolves around four judges at a juvenile court ― played by actors Kim Hye-soo, Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min and Lee Jung-eun ― tackling complex cases with their own beliefs and perspectives. It is written by newcomer writer Kim Min-seok. 

The director noted that he intended for the story to provide full and impartial views of the issues. 

"I felt that I should unfold the series' story with an even hand. It's not about speaking for one particular side or presenting answers to the issues. But rather, I wanted to offer balanced opinions with diverse perspectives," he said, adding that the series will touch on domestic and social problems as the root of the issues. 

A scene from the series "Juvenile Justice" / Courtesy of Netflix

Kim Hye-soo plays newly appointed court judge Eun-seok who has a strong aversion to young offenders. 

"Eun-seok despises juvenile delinquents and is determined that they should get the appropriate consequences for their crimes, giving them ruthless punishments," Kim said describing her character. 

The actress expressed that she was touched by how the series covers serious issues with a powerful story. 

"When I was offered the role, I was surprised and satisfied to see how powerfully the series conveys such sensitive and heavy issues involving juvenile delinquency," she said. "I took part in it hoping that the viewers would take a moment to think about these meaningful issues as they follow the cases portrayed in the drama."

She added that working on this series has allowed her to question "what our role is in this society and which direction we should steer ourselves so as to resolve the issues." 

Kim Mu-yeol plays Tae-joo, a judge who believes in giving people a second chance. The actor expressed that he was surprised how oblivious he had been to juvenile crime issues, until he took part in this series. 

"I thought that these issues (of juvenile delinquency) had been brought to the surface and discussed long before. And I, myself, thought that I took interest in these kinds of issues. But when I read the scripts, there were a lot of parts that I didn't understand," he said. "I realized that I didn't know much about the issues and that my interest had been quite superficial. The responsibility and the weight of these issues felt very heavy (after playing the character)."

"Juvenile Justice" will hit Netflix on Friday.

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Kim Hye-soo returns with Netflix’s ‘Juvenile Justice’

By Lee Si-jin (sj_lee@heraldcorp.com) | Feb 23, 2022

 

Actor Kim Hye-soo poses for a photo before an online press conference on Tuesday. (Netflix)

Top actor Kim Hye-soo will make her Netflix debut Friday in yet another legal drama, “Juvenile Justice,” following the 2020 SBS’ courtroom drama series “Hyena.”

“Before ‘Juvenile Justice,’ I thought I continued to have an interest in juvenile delinquency. After studying real cases, learning from the juvenile court judges and taking the role of Sim Eun-seok, a judge who despises juvenile offenders, I learned that my interest was only the tip of the iceberg,” Kim said during an online press conference on Tuesday.

“I realized that my interest was more of a regret, anger and emotional approach to the court’s decisions. The series provided me an opportunity to think about the fundamental problems of society and a balanced view toward juvenile offenders,” the actor added.

 

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Actor Kim Hye-soo plays the role of charismatic judge Sim Eun-seok in “Juvenile Justice.” (Netflix)

Helmed by director Hong Jong-chan, who was behind many hit drama series including “Master’s Sun” (2013), “Dear My Friends” (2016) and “Live up to your name, Dr. Heo” (2017), the series presents the clash of different beliefs and standpoints of four judges working at the juvenile court.

Kim is joined by veteran actors Kim Mu-yeol, Lee Sung-min and Lee Jung-eun who star as juvenile court judges.

 

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From left: Actors Kim Mu-yeol, Kim Hye-soo, Lee Jung-eun and Lee Sung-min pose for a photo before an online press conference on Tuesday. (Netflix)

“Our work is not intended to provide an answer to the issues (of juvenile delinquency) nor speak for one particular side,” the director said. “I believe that young offenders are not the only people who bear responsibility. By highlighting the various social problems that are closely related to juvenile crimes, our series hopes to present balanced opinions with different perspectives.”

Though there have been many courtroom dramas in the past, screenwriter Kim Min-suk said it was unprecedented for one to focus so heavily on judges’ lives, especially those that work in the juvenile court. 

“There were many legal dramas in the past, presenting fierce arguments between prosecutors and lawyers. And seeing the judges, who seem to sit still like a doll, triggered my curiosity,” Kim said.

It led him to research into juvenile court judges and cases. After attending a real trial, meeting 50-60 people who are closely involved in the issues and visiting various facilities, including youth recovery centers, the writer started to put together the storyline, trying hard to remain impartial on the attention-drawing issue of juvenile crimes.

The 10-part series will be released on Netflix Friday.

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Netflix’s ‘Juvenile Justice’ Receives Praises for Its Realistic and Precious Messages

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The new Netflix series Juvenile Justice got rave reviews from the critics before the premiere.

Juvenile Justice depicts the story of a judge who has to balance her aversion to young offenders as she tackles complex cases inside a juvenile court. Expectations have heightened as the show received great reviews from the advisory committee that helped with the production.

These are some of the comments made by the advisory committee: “I think they did a great job of directing it, so it makes you think about the problem from various perspectives. Watching the series, it makes me think about the answer to the question, ‘What must we do for the children, not just young offenders, to become a better person?'” “Only the judges understand the victims’ feelings. I think the things I’ve been worried about were well expressed in the show.” “Actually, what these four judges worry about is what one judge worries about. I liked how it was split into different people.”

Additionally, they praised how absorbing and realistic the story was. The actors’ impressive performances, especially those who played the juvenile offenders, were met with much praise. In particular, the committee showed support for the message that Juvenile Justice throws at the world. “It’s a precious project that makes people think about how we view these young offenders. I hope it acts as an opportunity to raise interest in juvenile crimes.”

Meanwhile, Live Up to Your Name and Dear My Friends director Hong Jong Chan helms the production. Juvenile Justice will be released on Netflix on February 25th.
 

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'Juvenile Justice' ranks No. 10 on the global 'Top TV Shows on Netflix' chart

BY HALEY YANG [yang.hyunjoo@joongang.co.kr] | February 28, 2022

 

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Netflix Korea's new series "Juvenile Justice" ranked No. 10 on the global "Top TV Shows on Netflix" chart, according to analytics company FlixPatrol on Monday.

The series was released worldwide on the streaming platform on Feb. 25. It tells the story of a Shim Eun-seok, a judge who openly expresses her disdain for juvenile offenders who becomes stationed at a juvenile court. Veteran actor Kim Hye-soo takes on the lead role of Shim.

According to FlixPatrol, the series is ranking No. 1 in Korea, Malaysia, Vietnam, Japan and Thailand; No. 2 in Taiwan and Singapore; No. 3 in Hong Kong. 

Meanwhile, Netflix Korea's hit zombie horror series "All of Us Are Dead," which launched on Jan. 28, is currently No. 4 worldwide.   

While "Juvenile Justice" is Kim's first time starring in a Netflix project, she is already one of the best-known actresses in Korea. She debuted in 1985 as an advertisement model and in 1986 as an actor through the film "Kam-bo."

Kim is one of the few Korean stars who rose to fame in the 1980s and is still active on screen. She has appeared in films "The War of Flower" (2006), "The Thieves" (2012), "The Face Reader" (2013), "Default" (2018) and television series "The Queen of Office" (2013) on KBS, "Signal" (2016) on tvN and "Hyena" (2020) on SBS.

 

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Kim Hye Soo's Netflix drama 'Juvenile Justice' earns high praise

Sunday, February 27, 2022

Article: Why can't the broadcast channels produce dramas as good as Netflix?

Source: Herald Economy via Naver
1. [+1,443, -23] Kim Hye Soo's acting is too good. I applauded while watching, for real.
2. [+582, -8] There's just too much blatant PPL in broadcast channel dramas. They ruin the flow of the drama with the random stops to drink or eat something.
3. [+382, -17] Kim Hye Soo is a true legend...
4. [+143, -0] Kim Hye Soo has been a wall since 'Signal' and 'Hyena'. The plot of her new drama is as good as expected. I thought it moved at a slow pace at first but her judgment at the end was not only touching but refreshing. It shows how scary the job of holding someone young or old responsible for their crime in order to set an example for the rest of society. It makes you reflect on whether the judgments of our own society are just.
5. [+137, -1] If this drama had been produced by a broadcast channel, Kim Hye Soo would be depicted putting on a random lotion before heading into court. After trial, Kim Moo Yeol would hand her a hongsam drink stick while the judge takes a seat in a massage chair because he needs a break. I love Netflix because there aren't random PPL scenes that disrupt the flow of the plot.
6. [+83, -0] Watching the trailer alone, you'd assume that Kim Hye Soo is just some prosecutor who has it out for young male criminals, but it's actually a cold, hard look at the issue of young male criminals today. It's a great drama. 
7. [+83, -3] The drama lacks reality in that there is no judge in our country who is as just as her
8. [+75, -1] The drama felt like an American TV show. Every case moved at a fast pace without any bloat. Simple script and cinematography, a great piece of work all around.
9. [+45, -1] Broadcast channels have gotten too used to pouring money into celebrity variety shows who do nothing but sing and chat. They have no balls to produce something like this. 
10. [+29, -0] The drama is great and Kim Hye Soo's acting is top notch, but what I enjoyed the most was being able to see justice played out at least vicariously through the screen since it doesn't happen in real life. Children these days aren't simply children anymore. They can be just as, even more evil than adults.
11. [+27, -0] Probably one of the best recent Netflix dramas. Way better than 'All of Us Are Dead', though they are different genres.
12. [+28, -2] A well made drama indeed. KBS could only dream of producing a drama like this once every 3-4 years, at least it'd be worth my taxes then.

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'Juvenile Justice' climbs up Netflix…ranks No. 7 on global chart

연합뉴스 / 2022-03-02 12:14:28

 

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SEOUL, Mar. 2 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's new original series "Juvenile Justice" starring Kim Hye-soo is heading for the box office hit as it starts to climb up the global chart.



According to the data released by streaming analytics company FlixPatrol on Mar. 2, "Juvenile Justice" ranked No. 7 on its latest global chart for TV programs available on Netflix on Tuesday.



"Juvenile Justice,” which was released on Feb. 25, jumped to No. 10 on Feb. 27 after entering the chart at 31st on the global chart the day after its release, and finally rose one step further to No. 9 on Feb. 28.


According to the chart by country on Tuesday, the 10-part Korean legal drama topped the popularity list in 8 countries, including Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand, and Vietnam.



The series is receiving favorable reviews in North America and European countries as it ranks No. 7 in Canada and No. 10 in France.


"Juvenile Justice” depicts the story of Shim Eun-seok(Kim Hye-soo), who detests juvenile offenders and is assigned to take charge of administering the punishment to underage at a juvenile court. 

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Meanwhile, tvN’s drama "Twenty-Five Twenty-One” starring Kim Tae-ri and Nam Joo-hyuk ranked No. 10 on Mar. 1 and entered the TOP 10 for the first time. The Netflix series "All of Us Are Dead" ranked No. 5, maintaining the long-running hit. (END)
 

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Review | K-drama review: Juvenile Justice on Netflix – Kim Hye-soo proves an indomitable force amid series’ legal thrills and strong cast

 

• Kim plays Judge Sim Eun-seok, a resolute judicial force who will stop at nothing to get to the truth and serve out her own stern form of justice to all
• While prone to more melodrama than its cynical indie peers, the show offers realistic observations in its exploration of juvenile delinquency

By Pierce Conran | 2 Mar, 2022

 

South Korean screen icon Kim Hye-soo in Netflix’s socially minded legal K-drama Juvenile Justice. Photo: Swann Studio/Netflix

3/5 stars

Kim Hye-soo, one of Korea’s most enduring screen icons, adds her star power to the 10-part legal drama Juvenile Justice, her first original series for Netflix.

After a few months of big-budget sci-fi and dystopian stories, the global streaming giant slows down for its latest Korean offering, which has more in common with Move to Heaven than the likes of Hellbound. Here is a grounded actor’s showcase that explores juvenile delinquency in a tightly woven frame of jurisprudence which occasionally shifts into a very melodramatic gear.

Kim plays Judge Sim Eun-seok, an indomitable judicial force who will stop at nothing to get to the truth and serve out her own stern form of justice. She’s the kind of judge who spends most of her time out of judicial robes and on the streets where she interviews witnesses; the kind who will give chase to fleeing teenagers and get right back up again after being knocked over by a car.

She’s also a judge with a painful secret, a secret that drives her to volunteer to be a Juvenile Court judge, despite her sterling credentials and the post’s lack of advancement opportunities. More curious still, she evinces a lack of sympathy for the teens that cycle through her court. Her repeatedly stated mantra is: “I detest young offenders.”

Eun-seok shares her office with Cha Tae-ju (Grid’s Kim Moo-yeol), another associate judge, who is in many ways her polar opposite. He cares deeply about the young and troubled souls whose cases he tries. He believes his duty continues beyond sentencing and he provides counsel and moral support for teens who he hopes can be rehabilitated after having served their juvenile detention sentences.

Eun-seok and Tae-ju also differ in their interactions with Chief Judge Kang Won-jung (Misaeng’s Lee Sung-min), who spends a lot of time worrying about his image as a TV commentator and is soon courted for a political appointment. Tae-ju has great respect for Judge Kang but Eun-seok quickly locks horns with him.

Beyond these three judges and their individual stories, Juvenile Justice proceeds in an episodic fashion. Major cases, many of them referencing headline-grabbing Korean crimes, are presented before the bench, with each running for an episode or two, while later episodes begin to encroach on the personal lives of the judges.

In a strong opening hour, the show dives into a particularly gruesome case after teenage boy Baek Seong-u walks up to a police precinct with a slick red hatchet and confesses to strangling and mutilating an eight-year-old boy living in his building.

Kim Hye-soo (left) and Lee Sung-min in a scene from Juvenile Justice. Photo: Swann Studio/Netflix

The case, which becomes Eun-seok’s first in her new position, draws national attention for the barbarity of the crime, but also because according to Korean juvenile law, any child under the age of 14 convicted of a crime can only receive a maximum two-year sentence in juvenile detention.

 

While this opening crime is fairly violent for a K-drama (it’s actually the most violent of all the cases in this first season), Juvenile Justice arguably takes a bigger gamble with its casting, as 13-year-old boy Seong-u is played by the 27-year-old female Lee Yeon. Lee is commendable in the part but the obvious piece of stunt casting proves a little jarring.

Kim Moo-yeol, Lee Sung-min and Parasite’s Lee Jung-eun (who becomes a major character late in the season) are all veterans who excel in their roles, but make no doubt about it, this is Kim Hye-soo’s show, and she commands the screen whenever she appears. The actress is particularly effective in her many courtroom scenes as she glowers at the teenage defendants before her.

Beyond being a star vehicle for Kim, Juvenile Justice’s main raison d’être is to investigate contemporary themes of disaffected youth and juvenile violence. For all its blood and gore, All of Us Are Dead gave us a simplistic and optimistic view of teens stymied by adults and banding together in the face of adversity; Juvenile Justice offers far less pat and more realistic observations.

Misguided youth are called that for a reason, and the show explores how violent and alcoholic parents and an apathetic society can lead to this sort of youth violence. Not everyone is so far gone that they can’t be rehabilitated, as Tae-ha so desperately tries to do with his charges, but Eun-seok (partly owing to some very pronounced personal biases that become clear later on) is more realistic – not everyone can be saved.

In that sense, Juvenile Justice is the latest in a line of South Korean stories about damaged modern teens that kicked off in the late 1990s with Jang Sun-woo’s Bad Movie and Im Sang-soo’s Tears, and has typically remained in the indie realm right up until the recent Young Adult Matter (starring a ferocious pre-Squid Game Lee Yoo-mi).

As a commercial offering, Juvenile Justice is prone to more maudlin introspection than its cynical indie peers, with wailing mothers in courthouse car parks and corridors being a prominent fixture throughout the series. While the show can’t really reconcile its melodramatic and social impulses, the legal thrills and strong cast make up for any shortfalls.

 

Kim in a still from Juvenile Justice. Photo: Swann Studio/Netflix

Juvenile Justice is streaming on Netflix.

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Kim Hye-soo hopes 'Juvenile Justice' can bring public attention to youth crimes

By Kim Boram (brk@yna.co.kr) | March 04, 2022

▲ This image provided by Netflix shows a scene from "Juvenile Justice." (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

 

▲ This photo provided by Netflix shows actress Kim Hye-soo. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)

SEOUL, March 4 (Yonhap) -- Seasoned actress Kim Hye-soo said Friday that she hopes her latest legal drama, "Juvenile Justice," will play a role in jumpstarting social discussion on the controversial issue of young offenders and the age of criminal liability.

"Juvenile Justice," a Netflix original released a week ago, depicts five crimes committed by youngsters aged under 14, who are excluded from criminal responsibility. The cases are based in part on true incidents that made the headlines in Korea in the past.

"I liked this piece because it deals with current issues that our society is now struggling with," the actress said in a media interview. "The main idea of this project was so serious and grave that I felt a stronger sense of responsibility for my character than my previous ones."

Kim took the role of Eun-seok, a devoted elite judge who is well known for her antagonism toward juveniles and thinks they have to be strongly punished despite the age of accountability. She keeps a cold-hearted stance on juvenile offenders and allows no emotional interruption in her legal judgment.

"Eun-seok looks strong and capable and keeps showing her dislike towards juvenile crimes," said Kim. "But she knows her role as a judge and as a grownup in the society who is responsible for this issue as a whole."

The actress said Eun-seok's heartlessness is not related to dislike of young perpetrators as she keeps saying. The judge just tries to take an objective stance on offenders, victims and their families.

"She sees the crimes from a balanced point of view," she said. "She just tries to charge them with their crimes to take full responsibility for what they did."

To prepare the character, the veteran thespian, whose career spans more than three decades, observed juvenile trials and sought advice from active juvenile judges.

Still, she admitted it was difficult for the sympathetic actress to play a stony-hearted character. When filming a scene, she was so overwhelmed by the kindness of Eun-seok's colleague, Tae-ju (Kim Mu-yeol), who sticks to the hope that all young criminals can be rehabilitated.

"I tried to be Eun-seok every moment on the road and at home," she said. "When filming the scene with Mu-yeol, I asked the director to shoot it without a rehearsal. I thought I would have assimilated into Tae-ju's feeling even through a practice session."

She thanked global fans of "Juvenile Justice" for supporting the show despite its relatively downbeat atmosphere and grave messages. The 10-part drama placed sixth on popular Netflix TV show chart by Flixpatrol as of Thursday, up from 10th place on Sunday.

"It's amazing that a Korean TV show is shown to global audiences through Netflix," she said. "It talks about juvenile issues in Korea, but they are also discussed all around the world."

 

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[Herald Interview] Kim Hye-soo believes charts ranking not the only success in ‘Juvenile Justice’

By Lee Si-jin (sj_lee@heraldcorp.com) | Mar 6, 2022

Kim Hye-soo (Netflix)

For top actor Kim Hye-soo, 51, her Netflix debut series “Juvenile Justice” holds special meaning.

“While I was grateful to hear that ‘Juvenile Justice’ ranked in the Netflix’s global top 10 chart, I was more satisfied to see the active debate and online exchanges about the issues (of juvenile delinquency),” Kim said during an online press interview with a group of reporters Friday.

The actor explained that everyone who worked on the project was focused on presenting a balanced view about juvenile offenders and not speaking for one particular side.

“Actors, the director, screenwriter and staff members hoped the issues raised by ‘Juvenile Justice’ would be considered serious and discussed by many viewers more than the success on the charts. I am happy see that we were able to achieve that goal,” Kim added.

The veteran actor stars in the series as a newly appointed juvenile court judge Sim Eun-seok at Yeonhwa District Court. Sim’s cases include a murder, teenage prostitution, unlicensed driving, sexual assault and more.

“Though Sim is a judge, who should remain impartial and stay rational, she openly claims she has ‘nothing but hatred for young offenders,’“ the actor said.

But although Sim is cold-hearted as a judge, she is also charismatic.

 

“Many people can think that a judge, like Sim Eun-seok, who is dispatched to the actual scene for additional investigation, may seem unreal and even a little dramatic. But there are many juvenile court judges who are working in this manner,” the actor explained. 

“Eun-seok may have been a very different judge from judges in previous legal dramas who stay still in their chair amid the fierce arguments in a courtroom. Acting and presenting Eun-seok so that she would be accepted by the viewers was a very difficult task,” Kim added.

After studying the cases, observing actual trials and consulting with many judges, Kim had many thought about whether the adults around teen offenders were not partly responsible for leading them to commit the crimes.

Kim believed that anyone can become an offender or a victim of juvenile delinquency and that the issue is closely related to everyone.

“I felt embarrassed after learning that my previous interest in juvenile offenders was more of regret and anger. Instead of making an emotional approach to the issues, I had the opportunity to think in depth about why such social problems happen,” Kim said.

 

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Actor Kim Hye-soo stands in the courtroom of Yeonhwa Distric Court in “Juvenile Justice” (Netflix)

The 10-part series ranked ninth place as of Saturday on the global Netflix chart, according to the US-based streaming analytics firm FlixPatrol.

 

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[INTERVIEW] Kim Hye-soo felt great responsibility for her role in 'Juvenile Justice'

By Lee Gyu-lee | 2022-03-06

Actress Kim Hye-soo plays a juvenile court judge in Netflix's new courtroom series, "Juvenile Justice." Courtesy of Netflix

Actress Kim Hye-soo has felt great responsibility in portraying her role of Shim Eun-seok, a juvenile court judge, in Netflix's latest Korean language series, "Juvenile Justice," she said. 

"I've felt much more responsibility with this work than I ever had before," Kim said in an interview with The Korea Times, Friday.

"I contemplated a lot how I could portray my role so that I could deliver (to the audience) the things I've learned and felt while preparing for this series, and messages through the role of Shim. There was a greater sense of pressure in making this series than in my previous works."

The courtroom series, which premiered on Feb. 25, revolves around a stern, unsympathetic judge, Shim, who has a strong antipathy towards young offenders. Holding firm on her beliefs and the values of justice, she tackles complex cases committed by minors, including those whose age legally excludes them from responsibility for criminal acts. It is directed by Hong Jong-chan, who led the series, "Dear My Friends" (2016), and written by newcomer Kim Min-suk.

The actress described her character as an idealistic judge who holds impartial views on the cases. "She seems to despise the young offenders on the outside, but she is actually an idealistic judge who gets to the bottom of the cases from an objective perspective and takes into account the different dimensions the cases have," she said.

Shim believes everyone, even minors, should be held accountable for their actions. And in doing so, she chases after each case to reveal who is really responsible for the crimes and tries to seek justice for everyone involved.

A scene from the series, "Juvenile Justice" / Courtesy of Netflix

The actress shared that working on this series has led her to have a different take on juvenile delinquency issues.

"I started to really think about the social, structural framework that deals with juvenile crimes," she said. "I really wanted the series to come out well and do a good job in portraying the issue that we should be discussing in real life. I wanted it to resonate with the audience and offer a chance for people to change their perspective."

She added that the series offers a sense of guidance on how we should look at such crimes. "I thought that our society has had interest in young offenders and their crimes, and that we needed something to guide that interest," she said.

"Juvenile crimes are not just what matter to those in the judiciary or those committed to protecting and correcting young offenders, but are something that all of us should think about. We should take some practical actions before it's too late."

The series involves cases that are based on real-life juvenile crimes, such as high schoolers abducting and murdering an elementary school child and middle school students causing a fatal car accident with a rental car they had stolen.

Kim consulted with real judges who handle juvenile cases and observed court hearings herself to prepare for her role.

"There have been cases that caught public attention but the rulings were not heavy enough to match the public anger. And many would blame the judge, saying, 'That's why our society is like this,'" she said. "But as I took part in this series and talked to such judges, I learned about the enormous responsibility and serious sense of duty they have in their jobs."

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◇ Kim Hye-soo’s ‘Juvenile Justice' gains global popularity… continues K-drama heat

by Ra Hwak Jin / An Hayeon | 2022-03-06

 

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The new South Korean TV series "Juvenile Justice" has entered the top 10 global rankings since its release on Netflix, continuing the heat of K-drama.

According to data released by streaming analytics company FlixPatrol, Netflix's Korean-language original, which was released on Feb. 25, jumped to No. 10 on Feb. 27 after entering the chart at 31st on the global chart the day after its release and rose one step further to No. 9 on Feb. 28.

Soon, the series ranked No. 7 on March 1 and stepped down to No.8 on March 4.

Starring Kim Hye-soo, "Juvenile Justice" revolves around a judge who is assigned to take charge of administering the punishment to underage offenders.

Kim Hye-soo said Friday that she hopes her latest legal drama, "Juvenile Justice," will play a role in jumpstarting social discussion on the controversial issue of young offenders and the age of criminal liability.

"I liked this piece because it deals with current issues that our society is now struggling with," the actress said in a media interview Friday. "The main idea of this project was so serious and grave that I felt a stronger sense of responsibility for my character than my previous ones." (END)
 

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