In the recently concluded tvN drama 'Law and The City,' Mun Ka-young took on the role of Kang Hee-ji, a character who sacrifices her dream of becoming a pianist to protect her family by pursuing a career as a lawyer. The drama follows the emotional and professional growth of five associate lawyers working in the Seocho-dong legal district. The final episode achieved impressive ratings, with an average of 7.5% in the Seoul metropolitan area (peaking at 8.6%) and 7.7% nationwide (peaking at 8.9%).
Mun Ka-young's portrayal of first-year associate lawyer Kang Hee-ji resonated with audiences through her realistic depiction of personal growth and internal conflict between ideals and reality. Despite numerous challenges, Hee-ji ultimately chooses to become a public defender, marking another step in her development. Her determined pursuit of her goals provided viewers with a quiet yet profound sense of inspiration and courage.
Mun Ka-young expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you for all the love and support. I hope there are days when our story comes to mind, and I cheer for everyone who has endured today."
Mun Ka-young has consistently achieved success with tvN, from the 2021 hit 'True Beauty' to this year's 'The Guy is a Black Dragon' and now 'Law and The City.' As she continues to showcase new facets of her talent, anticipation builds for her next project.
Reporter: Se-yoon Jung, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr