Judge Lee Han-Young follows the story of a brilliant yet morally compromised judge who once worked hand-in-hand with a corrupt law firm. After losing his mother and realizing the cost of his blind ambition, he suddenly finds himself back in time — ten years earlier.
This second chance becomes his path to redemption. Determined to rewrite his destiny, Lee Han-Young sets out to expose the same legal system he once protected. But justice comes at a price, as he clashes with powerful figures like Kang Shin-Jin and faces moral dilemmas involving prosecutor Kim Jin-Ah.
The drama combines courtroom suspense with emotional storytelling and the fascinating twist of time regression — making it more than just another legal series. It’s a story about guilt, redemption, and the courage to stand against one’s own past.
Cast & Characters
Ji Sung as Lee Han-Young: A once-corrupt judge who served a powerful law firm, only to face tragedy and get sent 10 years back in time. Given a second chance, he vows to fight the corruption he once helped build.
Park Hee-Soon as Kang Shin-Jin: The ambitious chief judge of Seoul Central District Court and a major rival standing in Han-Young’s path to justice.
Won Jin-Ah as Kim Jin-Ah: A prosecutor from the Special Investigation Division whose father’s mysterious death drives her to seek revenge.
Baek Jin-Hee joins as another key player, adding emotional complexity and depth.
Reasons to Watch
Ji Sung’s Comeback: The drama marks Ji Sung’s grand return in a powerful, morally complex role.
A Legal Drama with a Twist: Time-travel and redemption add depth to the usual courtroom format.
Strong Supporting Cast: Park Hee-Soon, Won Jin-Ah, and Baek Jin-Hee ensure top-tier performances.
Moral Complexity: The line between justice and corruption blurs in this intense story.
Visually and Emotionally Captivating: The direction promises cinematic visuals and gripping storytelling.
Judge Lee Han-Young is set to become one of the most anticipated dramas of early 2026. It’s not just a story about law and justice — it’s about rewriting fate and finding redemption in a world built on compromise.
For fans of The Devil Judge, Remember, or Vincenzo, this drama offers a thrilling mix of suspense, morality, and second chances.
“A corrupt judge returns to his past — this time, justice will be served.”
Source:@MBC DRAMA
