# Good Partner

Good Partner (Korean: 굿파트너) is a 2024 South Korean legal drama workplace television series written by Choi Yu-na [ko], cdirected by Kim Ga-ram, and starring Jang Na-ra, Nam Ji-hyun, Kim Jun-han, Pyo Ji-hoon, Ji Seung-hyun and Han Jae-yi [ko]. It aired on SBS TV from July 12 to September 20, 2024, every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available for streaming on Wavve and Netflix in South Korea, and on Viki and Viu in selected regions.

## Synopsis

Cha Eun-kyung, a renowned divorce lawyer known for her sharp wit and unwavering dedication to her clients. As she navigates high-profile cases, her own marriage begins to crumble, forcing her to confront her own values and the human cost of her chosen profession. Meanwhile, a newly hired lawyer, Han Yu-ri, challenges Eun-kyung's pragmatic approach with her idealism and passion for justice. Despite their initial clashes, they develop a mentor-mentee relationship, learning from each other's strengths and weaknesses. Through a series of challenging cases, both women grapple with ethical dilemmas, confront personal struggles, and ultimately discover the true meaning of "good partnership" – not just in the courtroom, but also in their personal and professional lives.

## Cast and characters
### Main

* Jang Na-ra as Cha Eun-kyung
    A divorce attorney with 17 years of experience and a partner attorney at Daejeong Law Firm.
* Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri
    A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.
* Kim Jun-han as Jung Woo-jin
    A partner lawyer who is Eun-kyung's junior and the leader of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
* Pyo Ji-hoon as Jun Eun-ho
    A newbie lawyer of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.
* Ji Seung-hyun as Kim Ji-sang
    Eun-kyung's husband and a medical consultant at Daejeong Law Firm.
* Han Jae-yi [ko] as Choi Sa-ra
    Head of Divorce Team 1 at Daejeong Law Firm.

### Supporting
#### People around Eun-kyung

* Jeon Yu-na as Kim Jae-hee
    Eun-kyung and Ji-sang's daughter.

#### Daejeong Law Firm

* Jung Jae-sung as Oh Dae-gyu
    CEO of Daejeong Law Firm.
* Kim Mi-hwa [ko] as Director Ahn
    Secretary of Divorce Team 2 at Daejeong Law Firm.

#### People around Yu-ri

* Seo Jeong-yeon as Kim Kyung-sook
    Yu-ri's mother who is a divorcée.

#### Others

* Kim Beong Choun [ko] as Kang Sang-ju
    CEO of Kang Sang-ju Law Office.
* Jeon Jin-ki [ko] as Hong Joon-kyung
    A presiding judge.

### Special appearances

* Jang Hyuk-jin as Park Jong-sik
    Yu-ri's first client.
* Shim So-young as Kim Eun-hee
    Jong-sik's wife.
* Go Geon-han as Kim Ho-seok
* Oh Hee-joon as Jung Jin-ho
* Han Jae-yeong [ko] as a client who made a scene at Daejeong Law Firm
* Moon Ji-ae [ko] as herself
    The radio host of Moon Ji-ae's Every Day.

## Production
### Development

The series is written by Kim Yu-na [ko],, a divorce lawyer and writer, who is well known to the public through the divorce empathy Instatoon Marriage Red, and directed by Kim Ga-ram, who worked on The Vampire Detective (2016), Flower Crew: Joseon Marriage Agency (2019), and Nevertheless (2021). Studio&NEW and Studio S managed the production.

### Casting

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

### Filming

Principal photography began in early 2024.

## Release

Good Partner was confirmed to be broadcast on July 12, 2024, and would air every Friday and Saturday at 22:00 (KST). It is also available to stream on Wavve, Netflix, Viki and Viu.

## Viewership

| Season | Season | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Episode number | Average |
| Season | Season | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | Average |
| | 1 | 1.349 | 1.551 | 1.898 | 2.524 | 2.213 | 2.440 | 3.431 | 2.634 | 3.473 | 2.765 | 2.727 | 2.515 | 3.007 | 2.801 | 3.199 | 2.829 | 2.585 |
Average TV viewership ratings :
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share | Average audience share |
| Nielsen Korea ||
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Nationwide | Seoul |
| 1 | July 12, 2024 | 7.8% (3rd) | 8.1% (2nd) |
| 2 | July 13, 2024 | 8.7% (2nd) | 8.8% (2nd) |
| 3 | July 19, 2024 | 10.5% (2nd) | 10.9% (1st) |
| 4 | July 20, 2024 | 13.7% (2nd) | 14.1% (2nd) |
| 5 | July 26, 2024 | 12.1% (2nd) | 13.2% (1st) |
| 6 | August 16, 2024 | 13.6% (2nd) | 14.3% (2nd) |
| 7 | August 17, 2024 | 17.7% (2nd) | 18.7% (1st) |
| 8 | August 23, 2024 | 14.6% (1st) | 15.3% (1st) |
| 9 | August 24, 2024 | 17.2% (2nd) | 17.8% (1st) |
| 10 | August 30, 2024 | 15.5% (1st) | 16.0% (1st) |
| 11 | August 31, 2024 | 15.4% (2nd) | 15.7% (2nd) |
| 12 | September 6, 2024 | 14.4% (1st) | 14.8% (1st) |
| 13 | September 7, 2024 | 16.3% (2nd) | 16.9% (1st) |
| 14 | September 13, 2024 | 15.7% (1st) | 16.8% (1st) |
| 15 | September 14, 2024 | 16.7% (2nd) | 16.8% (2nd) |
| 16 | September 20, 2024 | 15.2% (1st) | 15.7% (1st) |
| Average | Average | 15.7% | 14.6% |
| In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings. ||||

## Awards and nominations

Name of the award ceremony, year presented, category, nominee of the award, and the result of the nomination :
| Award ceremony | Year | Category | Nominee / Work | Result |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Grand Prize (Daesang) | Jang Na-ra | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Top Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nam Ji-hyun | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Kim Joon-han | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries | Pyo Ji-hoon | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Nam Ji-hyun | Nominated |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Excellence Award, Actress in a Miniseries | Seo Jeong-yeon | Nominated |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Actor in a Miniseries | Ji Seung-hyun | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Best Young Actress | Jeon Yu-na | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Best Supporting Team | Good Partner | Won |
| SBS Drama Awards | 2024 | Best Performance | Han Jae-yi [ko] | Won |