In episodes 3 and 4 of ENA's Monday-Tuesday drama 'Honor: Her Courtroom,' Yoon Ra-young (played by Lee Na-young) pushes forward despite the sorrow of losing Jo Yoo-jung (played by Park Se-hyun). She shakes up the game by tracking Connect-In alongside Kang Shin-jae (played by Jung Eun-chae) and Hwang Hyun-jin (played by Lee Chung-ah). The appearance of Park Je-yeol (played by Seo Hyun-woo) leaves Yoon Ra-young in shock, adding intrigue to the unfolding plot.
In these episodes, Yoon Ra-young is attacked by an assailant on her way home, sustaining an injury to her hand. Despite the attack, she remains resolute, declaring, "I can't stop. It doesn't matter if the person who stabbed me is a stalker or an anti-fan. If I stop, I die." However, another crisis looms as the police obtain their DNA, threatening to bring past secrets to light. Yoon Ra-young recalls Hong Yeon-hee (played by Baek Eun-hye) and opts to swap DNA samples in exchange for taking on a divorce case, prioritizing her desire to protect over her legal ethics.
Having overcome the crisis, Yoon Ra-young succeeds in winning over Jo Yoo-jung, who finally confides in her and takes her hand. However, the promise to protect Jo Yoo-jung remains unfulfilled as she succumbs to pressure and makes a tragic choice. Yoon Ra-young, briefly consumed by grief and guilt, finds a note asking to "protect my sister," leading her to believe Jo Yoo-jung was murdered.
Despite ongoing threats, Yoon Ra-young remains undeterred. With her informant missing, accessing Connect-In seems impossible. She boldly declares on live broadcast, "Our target is Connect," issuing a public challenge. This provocation is met with a cryptic warning that someone knows their past. All threats towards L&J are linked to Connect-In.
Yoon Ra-young relentlessly pursues the truth. She seeks out a new informant, Han Min-seo (played by Jeon So-young), while ensuring her safety. As the DNA sample she traded with Hong Yeon-hee ends up in Park Je-yeol's hands, the tension escalates. The failure of the Connect-In hack leaves her in shock, and the revelation of Park Je-yeol's true identity as Park Joo-hwan revives past traumas, signaling a new beginning.
Lee Na-young masterfully portrays Yoon Ra-young's complex inner world. Her fearless determination to confront Connect-In, coupled with the guilt and anger of failing to protect Jo Yoo-jung, is vividly brought to life, enhancing viewer immersion. Even amidst the whirlwind plot, her nuanced performance captures the subtle emotional shifts.
Episode 5 of 'Honor: Her Courtroom' airs on the 16th at 10 PM.
Reporter: Jung Se-yoon, TenAsia yoon@tenasia.co.kr