Forget slow, solemn courtroom dramas — this one’s being pitched as a full-blown “war for money.” Kim Nam Gil and Lee Joo Bin are both weighing offers to lead “The Shady Lawyer,” a new legal caper set inside Korea’s staggering civil litigation machine, and fans are already picking their sides.
What’s Being Reported
On August 11, JTBC Entertainment News reported that Kim Nam Gil had been offered the lead role, with his agency confirming he’s “positively considering” it. Then on August 20, word came that Lee Joo Bin had also received an offer — her side echoing the same “positively reviewing” language.
The show centers on damages lawsuits, described as one of the highest-risk, highest-reward corners of civil law. It’s set against a system reportedly processing 12,000 cases a day, with total claims worth roughly 52 trillion won (about $37 billion). Kim Nam Gil would play Jang Do Young, a man who treats litigation like a gambling table, while Lee Joo Bin would play Cha Ha Kyung, a privileged lawyer driven purely by the thrill of winning.
Kim Nam Gil & Lee Joo Bin Eye- Overview
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Drama | The Shady Lawyer (literal title) |
| Genre | Courtroom caper |
| Proposed leads | Kim Nam Gil, Lee Joo Bin |
| Kim Nam Gil’s role | Jang Do Young |
| Lee Joo Bin’s role | Cha Ha Kyung |
| Network | ENA |
| Filming | Set to begin early next year |
| Case volume in setting | ~12,000 cases/day, 52 trillion won in claims |
Courtroom dramas exploring the gap between law and justice have long been a staple of the genre, tracing back to the broader evolution of Korean television drama, which you can read more about on Wikipedia.
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