[Drama 2024] The Judge from Hell, 지옥에서 온 판사

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The Judge from Hell: Episodes 11-12

by DaebakGrits

 

Praise be unto the K-drama gods, for they have delivered unto us a penultimate week full of much needed answers. Even though there is a lot crammed into these two episodes, the pacing is consistently exciting and leaves no room for boring filler.

 
EPISODES 11-12

 

After last week’s cliffhanger, I think everyone was expecting at least one half of our OTP to get stabbed — or at least slightly maimed — by Paimon’s lance. Instead, Ah-rong shows up at the last minute to kick the flying weapon out of the way, and her act of heroism is the only thing that keeps Bit-na from tearing her limb from limb. It may be Ah-rong’s demon occupation to hunt down other demons who have become emotionally attached to humans, but Bit-na can’t forgive her for going after Da-on. For one, he’s an innocent (for now) human, and for another, that’s Bit-na’s man. So, while Bit-na may spare Ah-rong from her wrath, she also tells the lesser demon that she never wants to see her again, which is the ultimate punishment for Ah-rong, who stans Bit-na as though she was a K-pop idol.

And speaking of punishment, Bit-na has to face her own because she’s broken quite a few demon taboos (killing a fellow demon, falling in love with a human, etc.). Bael strips her of her powers, rendering her as defenseless as a human, which is going to make her mission to hunt down and kill unrepentant killers a lot more difficult — but not impossible.

 

Meanwhile, Da-on is questioned by the police about his connection to his new partner’s death. Since Da-on can’t tell the other detectives that his new partner was possessed by a demon, he plays the I-don’t-know-anything card. After he’s released, he’s both boastful and remorseful (in a what have I become? kind of way) that he’s a better liar than he’d thought — but I’m going to disagree with our detective on this one. He’s a very crappy liar, and his fellow officers are either really shitty detectives or willing to overlook Da-on’s obviously suspicious answers because he’s one of their own. Like, is no one going to comment on the cuts on Da-on’s face and ask if he fought with his partner? Inconsistent, shoddy detective work when it’s convenient for the plot has been a running issue with this drama, so I really shouldn’t make an issue of it this late in the game, but — c’mon!

Given the unreliableness of the police, though, it’s no wonder that Bit-na, who is practically human at this point, must go undercover to determine J and Satan’s identity. Still unconvinced that Deadbeat Brother has it in him to be a serial killer, Bit-na infiltrates his family’s home by brazenly showing up and asking the assemblyman for a second chance at being his daughter-in-law. This time, though, she surprises everyone at the dinner table when she asks for Deadbeat Brother’s hand in marriage.

Deadbeat Brother is so shocked by the outlandish proposal — and his father’s immediate acceptance — that he storms off from the table. Bit-na follows and discovers — along with a disturbingly large airsoft gun collection that’s completely incongruous with the rest of the polished decor — the door to a secret room hidden behind a bookshelf full of reference books. Finding out what’s on the other side of the door, however, will have to wait until her next visit. For now, she and Da-on try to assemble the few puzzle pieces they already have in hand.

 

Da-on and what’s left of his detective team are back to investigating Bit-na’s string of killings in earnest — completely unperturbed by the fact that they recently lost another member of their team and that Da-on was an initial suspect. You’d think Da-on’s teammate, who’s keen-eyed enough to deduce Bit-na is involved in the forehead killings, would take one look at Da-on’s cut and bruised face and be equally suspicious of Da-on’s recent behavior, but no, he’s laser focused on Bit-na.

However, he’s willing to concede — thanks to Da-on consistently vouching for her character — that she might not be their killer. Even so, he argues that they should still dig into her background, her recent stabbing, and the people connected to her — namely, the assemblyman and Bit-na’s ex-fiancé. Given that his teammate’s intuition partially aligns with his and Bit-na’s own investigation, Da-on doesn’t protest much over his teammate’s logic, and the two men reconcile after Da-on’s teammate breaks down in tears over his own guilt and inability to save So-young from her killer. And so, while their objectives align, they reinvestigate Bit-na’s stabbing, which was seemingly covered up by her ex-fiancé’s family.

 

When Da-on discovers that Bit-na’s own investigation has led her to go undercover as Deadbeat Brother’s new fiancee, he’s a bit pouty and jealous, which opens the door for Bit-na to take him out on a date. Given that she learned everything she knows about first aid from K-dramas, one can only assume that she also picked up her date ideas from the same source because this week’s dating montage features some familiar dating tropes. But, of course, Bit-na puts her own characteristic demon twist on them all.

Although the fluffiness of these scenes feels at odds with the overall tone of the drama, this OTP really needed more “couple time” to solidify their relationship status. Because, let’s be real — for a story that’s steeped in the mythos of a prophesied star-crossed romance, it’s been rather light in the romance department — lots of blood and gore with the occasional drunken confession, almost kiss, and heroic rescue. More importantly, though, this dating montage reveals that Bit-na, in addition to having feelings for Da-on, desires the normalcy of a human relationship, which really ups the stakes for Bit-na as she draws closer to fulfilling Gabriel’s prophecy. Yes, there’s a loophole that will allow her to spend eternity in hell with Da-on after he kills J and avenges his family, but that’s clearly not what Bit-na wants for either of them now.

 

First things first, though. Bit-na needs to take a look inside that hidden room in the assemblyman’s house. On a day when she knows Tae-gyu and his father are out bribing other politicians golfing, she shows up extra early for their scheduled dinner to explore Satan’s secret lair, which consists of three rooms: a fancy lobby area with its own reflecting pool, a rustic looking bedroom, and — the most important — a bonafide demon dungeon hidden inside a painting that’s accessible only to demons, including the powerless Bit-na. It’s here that Bit-na finds the murder weapon and the severed body parts belonging to J’s victims frozen and on full display.

The other two rooms in the lair, however, can be accessed by humans, which is how Deadbeat Brother catches Bit-na in the act of stealing the murder weapon. He knocks her unconscious and when she wakes, she’s bound — but her vulnerability gives Deadbeat Brother the confidence to monologue a bit and provide Bit-na (and the viewers) with some much needed backstory and explanations.

 

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Shin Hye-jae Young Hell 4-cut revealed 📸✨
We will give you the original version that was shown on the broadcast without holding back ❤

 

SBS Fri-Sat Drama < Judge from Hell >
☞ Episode 12 [Sat] 9:50 PM

 

 

 

 

 

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SBS Grand Prize is in deep thought.. Ji Sung vs. Jang Na Ra vs. Park Shin Hye are already overwhelming, but Kim Nam Gil is added [Oh! Strong Issue]

Entered 2024.10.28. 7:35 PM

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Empathy 35

[OSEN=Kim Chae-yeon]

 

Who will take the SBS Drama Awards trophy this year? SBS, which has produced a series of hits this year, is becoming increasingly concerned.

SBS stopped airing Monday-Tuesday dramas with 'Flower Scholar's Love Story', which ended in May 2023, and only Friday-Saturday dramas were aired this year. Starting with 'Chaebol X Detective' in January, 'Resurrection of Seven', 'Connection', and 'Good Partner' have successfully ended their run, and 'The Judge from Hell', starring Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young, is also doing well. After 'The Judge from Hell' ends, 'The Fiery Priest Season 2', starring Kim Nam-gil, is waiting in the wings.



SBS's Friday-Saturday dramas are the original hit restaurant. Basically, most of the programs that are scheduled have viewership ratings in the 10% range, and the lead actors are also well-known as 'trusted treasures'.

 

Spoiler

 

This year, SBS also produced several hits. In 'Chaebol X Detective', Ahn Bo-hyun played the role of Jin Yi-soo, a third-generation chaebol and parachute detective, and showed a wide spectrum of acting that goes back and forth between comedy and seriousness. Adding to the acting he's shown so far, he created an unprecedented detective character by adding his expressiveness that brings the character to life.

If Ahn Bo-hyun played a detective character who goes back and forth between comedy and seriousness, Ji Sung played the role of Jang Jae-kyung, a drug-addicted detective, in "Connection" and displayed acting that had not been seen before in Korea. As a character who was forcibly addicted to drugs, he freely expressed acting that could not stand the high level of addiction and even blood vessel acting that seemed to be actually addicted to drugs, earning praise that "

Ji Sung is the best." In particular, "Connection" received attention for its upward trend, starting with a 5.7% viewership rating for the first episode and recording a 14.2% viewership rating (Nielsen Korea nationwide) for the final episode despite being a sequel to the somewhat low-rated previous work "Resurrection of the Seven."

 

Following 'Connection', 'Good Partner' dominated the topic and showed an incredible viewership trend. It portrayed the story of the court office of star lawyer Cha Eun-kyung (played by Jang Na-ra), who is a divorcer, and rookie lawyer Han Yu-ri (played by Nam Ji-hyun), who is divorced for the first time, and contained empathy and healing throughout the work

. In particular, Jang Na-ra played the role of Cha Eun-kyung and naturally expressed the acting of a divorce lawyer who pursues extreme efficiency and perfectionism, and as she met rookie lawyer Han Yu-ri and portrayed the process 

of her growing, Jang Na-ra's acting also showed a more mature side. She also received praise for breaking away from her existing acting mold and excelling at acting as a professional and calculating lawyer, and she proved that she naturally blended in with the other actors she worked with and contributed to the success of the drama as a leading actress.

 

 

The currently airing 'Judge from Hell' is also receiving an unusual response. Park Shin-hye, who was remembered by viewers as a poor and pitiful character, as she herself said, is showing off her fierce acting by sticking to her 'eye-catching' style in 'Judge from Hell' as the devil Kang Bit-na who enters the body of a judge.

As judge Kang Bit-na, she reduces the sentences of vicious criminals and does not even blink an eye at the cries of victims and their bereaved families. On the other hand, the devil Kang Bit-na shows a surprising side by punishing criminals who have returned to society without even blinking an eye. Thanks to Park Shin-hye's differentiated acting, 'Judge from Hell' recently recorded its highest viewership rating of 13.6%.

 

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Meanwhile, 'The Fiery Priest', which will return for season 2 after 5 years as a follow-up to 'Judge from Hell', will be broadcast. Although the drama has not been released yet, Kim Nam-gil's acting is highly anticipated as he won the grand prize twice for 'The Fiery Priest' in 2019 and 'Those Who Read the Heart of Evil' in 2022. Viewers are also eagerly awaiting 'The Fiery Priest 2'.

In this situation where there are so many strong candidates for the SBS Drama Awards, SBS is both smiling and struggling. In the case of the SBS Drama Awards, the winners are decided after fierce competition every year, so attention is focused on who will take home the trophy this year as well.

 

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[Making] Hyun-soo's bursting ad-lib and Jang-kku tension that can't be hidden ㅋㅋㅋ

 

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Bitna appears with a world-class chic expression?!
I think someone messed with the wrong person again... 🙊

 

SBS Fri-Sat Drama < Judge from Hell >
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Daon who takes bright pictures

His words at the production conference that he would faithfully play the role of Park Shin-hye's 'man' come to mind 🤭

 

He said.....Shin Hye, be careful, be careful...........

 

 

 

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Kim Jae-young, goes wild at Lee Kyu-han's mockery... 'Life character' renewed ('Judge')

Entered 2024.10.28. 8:53 AM

Original article

Empathy16

[Ten Asia = Reporter Kim Seo-yoon]

Photo = Ten Asia DB

 

Actor Kim Jae-young has captured the attention of viewers with his breathtaking performance.

Detective Han Da-on (played by Kim Jae-young) of SBS's 'Judge from Hell' is a detective from the Violent Crimes Unit 2 of Nobong Police Station and a victim who lost his entire family to serial killer J 25 years ago. Furthermore, he is a character who suffers from a sense of guilt for surviving alone among his family members who were brutally murdered.

Han Da-on, who lost his entire family in an instant and became alone, grew up well with the help of an angel and detective Kim So-young (played by Kim Hye-hwa) and became a dignified detective. However, when serial killer J reappeared and even Kim So-young was kidnapped and murdered by J, Han Da-on's anger became uncontrollable.

 Photo = SBS 'Judge from Hell'

 

Meanwhile, in episodes 11 and 12 of 'Judge from Hell' that aired on the 25th and 26th, the identity of the serial killer J was revealed, and Han Da-on was caught on camera trying to punish him. Han Da-on was previously put in danger by Detective J (Choi Dae-hoon) who was trying to kill him, but he was saved by the timely help of Lee Ah-rong (Kim Ah-young) and Kang Bit-na (Park Shin-hye). Later, Han Da-on was able to identify the serial killer J as Jeong Tae-gyu thanks to Kang Bit-na, who discovered shocking evidence at the homes of Jeong Jae-geol (Kim Hong-pa), Jeong Tae-gyu (Lee Kyu-han), and Jeong Seon-ho (Choi Dong-goo).

It was revealed that the real serial killer J was Jeong Tae-gyu and Satan was Jeong Jae-gyu, and Kang Bit-na told Han Da-on the location of Jeong Tae-gyu, who had escaped, after punishing Jeong Jae-geol, the Satan. Han Da-on attacked Jeong Tae-gyu, who was trying to smuggle himself, and demanded an apology. However, Jung Tae-gyu not only did not repent for his crimes, but instead bragged about his murders and mocked Han Da-on. Han Da-on, enraged and losing his sense of reason, tried to kill Jung Tae-gyu, but remembered Kim So-young's words that told him not to forget his duty as a police officer in any situation. In

the end, Han Da-on suppressed his anger and chose to arrest Jung Tae-gyu instead of killing him, and brought him to court. However, at the end of the drama, right before entering the courtroom, Bael (played by Shin Sung-rok) appeared in front of Kang Bit-na and ordered her to release Jung Tae-gyu and kill him to send him to hell as her final mission. There is growing curiosity about whether the trial of the serial killer J that Han Da-on has been waiting for so long will be carried out safely.

In the midst of this, Kim Jae-young fully conveyed the deep resentment that Han Da-on's character experienced to the viewers, thereby increasing their immersion. From the long-standing anger toward the criminal who murdered Kim So-young following her family to the complex emotions that go beyond anger and sadness, to the appearance of going berserk at the criminal's lack of reflection, Han Da-on swept all eyes with his deeply immersive acting.

In particular, Kim Jae-young successfully portrayed Han Da-on's swirling and explosive emotions with his acting of even the slightest tremors, and while his resentful screams toward the criminal moved viewers' hearts, he also made them fall into Han Da-on's narrative.

With only two episodes left until the end of 'Judge from Hell', attention is being paid to the story of Han Da-on that Kim Jae-young will portray until the end.
 

Copyright ⓒ Ten Asia. 

 

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Park Shin-hye, finally achieved her dream.. "Mom says I'm a victory fairy"

Posted 2024.10.29. 5:12 AM

Original article

Empathy  326

 

[OSEN=Sun Mi-kyung]

 

Actress Park Shin-hye has finally achieved her dream and become a 'victory fairy'.

On the 28th, Park Shin-hye posted a short video on her SNS with the caption, "Thank you to the KBO officials who contacted me for the first pitch. I think it will be an unforgettable night. I sincerely congratulate the Kia Tigers on their victory."

Park Shin-hye also posted a short video of a baseball stadium with the caption, "Mom, people say I'm the victory fairy! Whoa. Kia Tigers won!"



Park Shin-hye threw the first pitch for Game 5 of the 2024 Korean Series held at the Gwangju-Kia Champions Field on this day. Park Shin-hye, who is also a long-time fan of the Kia Tigers, is known to have enjoyed the scene while watching the baseball game after throwing the first pitch.



During the game, Park Shin-hye posted on SNS, “You have to watch Kosi, Jung Joon-ah. Moon Jung-joon, who I brought from hell for a bit,” and a photo taken with actor Jang Do-ha. She also cheered on Kia’s victory, saying, “I want to be a victory fairy.” 

Park Shin-hye is gaining popularity for her powerful acting in the SBS Friday-Saturday drama “Judge from Hell.” /seon@osen.co.kr

[Photo] Park Shin-hye SNS.
 

 

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Bitna's Natural Enemy, Grandma Mija 👩‍🦳
What is the meaningful identity of Kim Young-ok?!

 

SBS Fri-Sat Drama < Judge from Hell >
☞ [Fri, Sat] 10 PM
 

 

 

 

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How to Deal with Not Wanting to Work Overtime at Work ⌚
Gremory will solve it for you devilishly ^^

 

SBS Friday-Saturday Drama < Judge from Hell >
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Members of the Nobongseo Strong Team 2!

 

 

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'Judge of Hell' Lee Kyu-han's end is more devilish than the devil? Anger-inducing villain creepy

Entered 2024.10.30. 9:14 AM

Original article

Empathy14

Photo = SBS 'Judge from Hell'

[News Park A-reum]

 

Lee Kyu-han of 'Judge from Hell' gave viewers goosebumps with his rage-inducing villain acting.

While the SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge from Hell' (written by Jo Yi-soo/directed by Park Jin-pyo and Jo Eun-ji) is racing toward its climax, a still cut of actor Lee Kyu-han was released on October 30.

In the 12th episode that aired on October 26, the identities of the serial killer J and Satan, whom the two main characters Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin-hye) and Han Da-on (played by Kim Jae-young) were searching for, were all revealed. The viewers were amazed once again by the unpredictable and unimaginable development and the actors' passionate acting that heightened the tension.

The identity of the serial killer J was Jung Tae-gyu (played by Lee Kyu-han), who had shown an unusual hatred for poverty. 25 years ago, Jung Tae-gyu killed Han Da-on's entire family, and also killed the middle school-aged son of Hwangcheon Villa owner Jang Myeong-suk (played by Kim Jae-hwa). He reappeared after 25 years and killed police officer Kim So-young (played by Kim Hye-hwa), whom Han Da-on respected and considered like family. He is the very definition of a brutal murderer.

 Photo = SBS 'Judge from Hell'

Jeong Tae-gyu was Jeong Jae-gyu's (played by Kim Hong-pa) illegitimate child. 26 years ago, Jeong Tae-gyu killed his father Jeong Jae-gyu in a fit of anger because he denied his existence as a 'one-time mistake'. At that time, Satan (played by Park Ho-san), the devil who had rebelled in hell and escaped, caught Jeong Tae-gyu's murderous intent and tempted him with the devil's whispers. In the end, Jeong Tae-gyu started killing people instead of Satan who wanted eternal life and became the serial killer J.

In episode 12, Jeong Tae-gyu made a deal with his father Jeong Jae-gyu, who was possessed by Satan, for his own safety and even killed Jeong Jae-gyu out of desire. He also mocked the police officer who had been chasing him and the victim's bereaved family member Han Da-on by vividly describing the time of the murder. Jeong Tae-gyu's shamelessness that went beyond the line not only pressed the anger switch of Han Da-on but also of the viewers in front of the TV. It was the very 'ugliness of a human being who is more devilish than the devil'.

This was possible thanks to the creepy villain performance of actor Lee Kyu-han, who played the role of Jeong Tae-gyu. Lee Kyu-han gradually built up viewers' suspicions by portraying the characteristics of Jeong Tae-gyu, who seemed smart and nice from the beginning of the drama, but was also suspicious here and there. After Jeong Tae-gyu's identity was revealed, he poured out his inner desires and evil like a runaway train. Lee Kyu-han's eyes, filled with murderous intent, his vicious speech, and facial expressions dominated the screen, increasing viewers' immersion.

With only two episodes left until the end of 'Judge from Hell', Jeong Tae-gyu has not yet been properly judged. Not by the law, not by the law, but by the devil's justice. Attention is focused on what kind of ending Jeong Tae-gyu, who is more evil than the devil, will receive.

The final episode of 'Judge from Hell' will air for 80 minutes from 9:50 PM on November 2.

 

 

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Park Shin Hye X Kim Jae Young, pretty and cool and everything! Visual Party (Judge)

Entered 2024.10.30. 1:39 PM

Original article

Empathy30

[OSEN=Choi Yi-jung]

 

There are only two episodes left for the visual party of 'Judge from Hell' Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young.

SBS Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge from Hell' (written by Jo Yi-soo/directed by Park Jin-pyo and Jo Eun-ji/produced by Studio S) is an action fantasy where the devil Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin-hye) who enters the body of a judge says, 'Now the real trial will begin! To hell!', and meets the humane and passionate detective Han Da-on (played by Kim Jae-young) in a hellish reality and is reborn as a true judge by punishing criminals. It is receiving much love from viewers, consistently taking first place in 2049 viewership ratings and first place in Friday-Saturday dramas among strong competitors.

The charm points of 'Judge from Hell' that captivated the home theater are the thrilling catharsis presented by the evil but lovable anti-hero Kang Bit-na, the charm of Han Da-on who coexists with softness and sharpness, the unpredictable and unimaginable development, the speedy and bold directing, the 'crazy relationship' between the male and female leads that is addictive but not hateful, and the passionate performances of the actors. Another thing that cannot be missed is the dazzling visual chemistry between Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young. Kang

Bit-na, played by Park Shin-hye, is a character that completely reverses the image of the 'safe and monotonous' job of a judge. In order to effectively express the character of Kang Bit-na, who always attracts attention, Park Shin-hye shows off a variety of flashy styling in the drama. People say that the unique charm of Kang Bit-na's character is doubled thanks to Park Shin-hye's meticulous attention to not only her clothes but also her accessories and hairstyle.

Han Da-on, played by Kim Jae-young, is a police officer who is cold and sharp to the perpetrator but warm to the victim and the bereaved family. As a police officer, he not only has a rough charm, but also has a pain that no one knows about, which stimulates maternal love. Kim Jae-

young, who boasts excellent proportions as a former model, shows off his sharp police uniform fit, and sometimes stimulates the hearts of women in front of the TV with his cute smile. In the various filming stills released by the production team of 'Judge from Hell' on the 30th, Park Shin-hye and Kim Jae-young show off their dazzling visuals and charms when they are alone and when they are together. It is regrettable but also exciting that there are only two episodes left to see the two actors shining brightly.

 Episode 13 of 'Judge from Hell' will air on November 1st at 10 PM. The final episode will air on Saturday, November 2nd at 9:50 PM for 80 minutes.


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'The Judge from Hell' delivers justice real-world punishments can't

By Choi Bo-yun,

Kim Mi-geon

Published 2024.10.30. 10:58Updated 2024.10.30. 12:48

 

In "The Judge from Hell," Park Shin-hye stars as Judge Kang Bit-na, "Justitia" from the underworld, who first delivers a human verdict before carrying out a final, true judgment on criminals. /Courtesy of SBS

“Vai all’inferno (Fall into hell).”

With violet eyes blazing, Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin-hye) raises her hand, her glistening purple blade aimed unwaveringly at her target’s heart. The hilt, etched with the fiery-red word “gehenna” (from the Greek “geenna,” meaning Hell), burns with infernal intensity. As the brand sears the sinner’s forehead, the underworld’s gates prepare to swing open.

 

In the SBS Friday-Saturday drama “The Judge from Hell,” Park Shin-hye plays Judge Kang Bit-na, a criminal judge who brings ruthless offenders to trial twice: once in the courtroom and a second time in the underworld, transformed into the demon adjudicator Justitia, who takes over Kang’s body to deliver a final, irreversible judgment. In the formal court, her rulings are relatively “lenient” given the severity of the crimes, allowing offenders to go free. Disillusioned by Judge Kang’s tempered sentences, victims and their families direct their anger toward her.

 

Leaving the courtroom amid public outrage, Park Shin-hye confronts the freed criminals secretly, declaring, “Now begins the real trial! To hell with you!” Her wide eyes gleam with chilling intensity, and the unsettling smile slowly spreading across her lips sends shivers down viewers’ spines. By the end of her character’s second trial, viewers feel an intense sense of relief, as though justice has finally been served.

 

 

When executing the devil's judgment, Kang Bit-na's eyes turn a striking shade of violet.

Celebrating over two decades since her debut as a child actor in 2003, Park Shin-hye’s latest role in “The Judge from Hell” has captivated audiences with its intense portrayal of justice. Viewers have responded eagerly to this unique dual-justice storyline, driving the drama’s ratings from a 6.8% premiere on Sept. 21 (Nielsen Korea) to 13.6% by Episode 8, with a peak at 16.1%—a clear testament to its breakout success.

The drama’s appeal lies in its adherence to the principle of “an eye for an eye.” Judge Kang does not merely pass down human rulings but exacts a second, more personal judgment, condemning the souls of the guilty to hell. This stark, almost mythic approach sets “The Judge from Hell” apart from traditional “anti-hero” narratives, where legal limits usually restrain vengeance. Here, Judge Kang’s relentless pursuit of vengeance confronts heinous criminals: the abusive ex-boyfriend Moon Jung-jun (Jang Do-ha), insurance fraudster and child abuser Bae Ja-young (Im Se-joo), murderer Yang Seung-bin (Yang Kyung-won), and corrupt heir Choi Won-jung (Oh Eui-sik), who assaults a union leader and stages it as a suicide. Each criminal skillfully exploits legal loopholes—claiming mitigating factors like mental lapses, insanity, or bribed witnesses to evade harsh punishment. Inspired by real-life cases, these storylines resonate deeply with viewers, who feel a powerful sense of long-awaited justice in Judge Kang’s retribution.

 

 

 

A dating violence offender faces retribution from Kang Bit-na (left), receiving the same violence he inflicted.

However, the show’s intense depictions of punishment have sparked debate. Park Shin-hye’s character uses various weapons and spills blood in her quest for justice, while scenes with Lee Kyu-han’s psychopathic character wielding a hatchet have faced criticism for being excessively violent. Supporters argue that these portrayals reveal the extreme cruelty humans are capable of, emphasizing a meaningful difference from the gratuitous violence often seen in streaming series.
 

Beyond the intense visuals, “The Judge from Hell” addresses core questions of judicial justice. With lines like, “Why does the court forgive when the victim does not?” the show has sparked public discussion on the perceived leniency of the legal system and its disconnection from public sentiment.

 

Many viewers have responded by calling for a revival of Hammurabi-like laws, the reinstatement of the death penalty, and a shift away from sentencing practices that often leave victims and their families vulnerable and fearful.

 

 

https://www.chosun.com/english/kpop-culture-en/2024/10/30/NXCI6ELTKNAMRHAWE4CU6FCMAQ/

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ACTORDRAMAEVENTINTERVIEWOfficial Report

[Official Interview] ~ Actor Kim Jaeyoung ~ Starring in the drama "My Devilish Girlfriend is a Judge"! "2024 Kim Jaeyoung Fan Meeting in Tokyo -Falling for Jaeyeong-" will be held on November 1st (Friday) Kim Jaeyoung talks about his current feelings

4 days ago

 

STAFF

Kim Jae-young, star of the drama "My Devil Girlfriend is a Judge," comes to meet his Japanese fans!

With the upcoming "2024 Kim Jaeyoung Fan Meeting　 in Tokyo - Falling for Jaeyeong - " just around the corner, we asked Kim Jaeyoung how he was feeling.

 

 

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Your new drama "My Devilish Girlfriend is a Judge" is doing well. What kind of person is the hot-blooded detective Han Da-on that you play? Also, do you have anything in common with him?

Han Da On is a police inspector in the Noh Bong Gu violent crimes unit. He lost his family to the murderer J at a young age, and became a detective with the determination to catch J. I think the common point between Han Da On and me is that we are both very compassionate, and when we set a goal, we have the passion to achieve it! (laughs)

 

What is your co-star Park Shin Hye, who plays the devil Kang Bit-na, like? Also, please tell us an episode that shows your chemistry with her.

Shin Hye is a reliable actor who has a lot to learn from him! He is very energetic on set and a very good actor. I personally think that the chemistry between Da On and Bit Na was best shown in episodes 3 and 4, when Da On was chasing Bit Na, and in the latter half, when they tried to sacrifice each other.

Why do you think "My Devil Girlfriend is a Judge" is so popular?

What do you think is captivating the viewers?

　I think it's popular with many people because of the exhilarating feeling of punishing criminals with an eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth. Also, I think the scenes in the episodes that express joy, anger, sadness and happiness resonate with viewers. So I'm grateful that "My Devil Girlfriend is a Judge" has gained so much popularity. Please look forward to the remaining episodes!

The "2024 Kim Jaeyoung Fan Meeting in Tokyo -Falling for Jaeyeong-" will be held in Japan on November 1st. What kind of preparations are you making?

　 I'm preparing a song! It's been a while since my last fan meeting in Japan, so I'm excited and thinking hard about what I should do with my fans.

Is there anything you're looking forward to privately during your visit to Japan?

I think it will be very exciting and thrilling just to be able to meet all the fans at the fan meeting. Of course, I'm also looking forward to eating Japanese food!

Please tell us your aspirations for your first fan meeting in Japan in a long time and a message to your fans!

It's been a really long time since my last fan meeting in Japan, so I'm really excited and nervous! I want to make it an experience that leaves me with lots of fun and happy memories! I'm always grateful for all of you who support and love me, and I'll do my best to create fun memories with you all at the fan meeting, so please stay healthy and happy until that day comes!

　We are sure you will have a wonderful time with Kim Jae Young as he is making lots of preparations for his fan meeting next week.

Have a fun and wonderful autumn day in 2024.

 

 

-Performance Overview-

[Performance name] 2024 Kim Jaeyoung Fan Meeting in Tokyo -Falling for Jaeyeong-

[Performance date] Friday, November 1, 2024

[Venue] Zepp HANEDA　

　　　　HANEDA INNOVATION CITY ZONE H 1-1-4 Haneda Airport, Ota-ku, Tokyo

[Opening/Starting time]  

<Part 1> Doors open 13:15/Start 14:00

<Part 2> Doors open 17:45/Start 18:30

Cast: Kim Jae-young

[Ticket price]　

◆VIP reserved seat with benefits ¥18,800 (tax included)　

＜Special Offer＞

① High-five event participation ticket (after the show)

② Original goods gift (not for sale)

③ Group photo session (every 20 people/after the show)

④Original PASS present

◆General reserved seats ¥11,800 (tax included)

＜Common＞※Drinks are charged separately: 500 yen

* Fee required for ages 4 and over, no admission for ages 3 and under

[Organizer] RISE Communication

[Cooperation] MANAGEMENTS / WONDER

[Inquiries] event@risecom.jp

[Performance special website]　https://ticketstage.jp/kjy1101/

[RISE OfficialX]　https://twitter.com/risecomofficial

-PROFILE-

Kim Jaeyoung　

Born September 30, 1988

Height: 186 cm

Debuted as a 2011 model

2019 KBS Drama Awards Best New Actor (Love is Beautiful, Life is Wonderful)

【movie】

Swim for You! (2013) - Tae-chan

Underdog: Two Men (2016) - Kang Sung-hoon

Golden Slumber (2018) - Park Geun

Money Diggers (2019) - Jung Woo-sung

[Drama]

Jung Hyun-tae (2017)

Black (2017) - Leo

Brain Street Romance (2018) - Right Brain R

100 Days My Prince (2018) - Mu-young

Eun-joo's Room (2018) - Seo Min-seok

Secret Boutique (2019) - Yoon Seong-woo

Love is Beautiful, Life is Wonderful (2019) - as Goo Jun-hee

Someone Like You (2021) - Seo Woo Jae

Mon, Wed, Fri, Tue, Thurs, Sat (2022) - Kang Hye-jin

Tabiya Okaeri (2023) – Lee Yeon-seok: Based on the novel by Maha Harada

The Devil's Girlfriend is a Judge (September 21, 2024) as Han Da On

Tabiya Okaeri Season 2 is currently in production and is scheduled to be broadcast simultaneously with NHK in Japan in the second half of 2025.

 

 

Tags: Kim Jaeyeong,Kim Jaeyoung

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