The eighth episode of MBC's Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge Lee Han-young' (directed by Lee Jae-jin, Park Mi-yeon/written by Kim Kwang-min) airs on the 24th at 9:50 PM, featuring Lee Han-young in a tense tug-of-war with absolute power players.
In the previous episode, Lee Han-young accepted a video as evidence showing the district office threatening victims during the Nam-myeon sinkhole trial and requested an investigation from the prosecution. However, the fact that 2 billion won had been funneled to ruling party lawmaker Kang Jung-tae, who granted a nomination to Nam-myeon District Chief Choo Yong-jin (played by Lee Jang-won), raised concerns for Kang Shin-jin (played by Park Hee-soon). The fact that the prosecutor in charge of the Nam-myeon trial, Park Chul-woo (played by Hwang Hee), had previously worked with Lee Han-young at the Chungnam District Court, and that both had moved to Seoul around the same time, further fueled Kang Shin-jin's suspicions.
Amidst the unseen battle between Lee Han-young and Kang Shin-jin, stills released on the 17th depict a fierce standoff between the two, neither willing to back down.
Seated across from each other in the office, Lee Han-young and Kang Shin-jin probe each other's intentions. While the conversation appears calm on the surface, a chilling atmosphere envelops them, creating a tense air. Han-young maintains his composure, while Shin-jin's predatory gaze seems to pierce through him, creating a palpable tension.
Lee Han-young then encounters another scheme by Kang Shin-jin and Park Kwang-to (played by Son Byung-ho). Their relentless pursuit of power continues to cast a dark shadow. The focus is on how Lee Han-young's strategy will counter their moves.
Meanwhile, the dynamics between Kang Shin-jin and Woo Kyo-hoon (played by Jeon Jin-ki) take a dramatic turn. Previously humiliated by Kyo-hoon for his background, Shin-jin stands firm, meeting his gaze confidently even when grabbed by the collar. In contrast, Woo Kyo-hoon's face turns pale, hinting at the turmoil ahead. The intense confrontation and reversal of fortunes between the two will be unveiled tonight (24th).
The eighth episode of MBC's 'Judge Lee Han-young' airs on the 24th at 9:50 PM. In response to the enthusiastic support from viewers, MBC will air a marathon of episodes 1-8 on the 25th at 5:10 PM to heighten the excitement.
Reporter Chaeryeong Lim, TenAsia syjj426@tenasia.co.kr