First Appearance of Kim Ah-young in 'Judge from Hell' Promises Excitement

Kim Ah-young makes her first appearance.

SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge from Hell' (written by Jo Yi-soo, directed by Park Jin-pyo, produced by Studio S) is a thrilling action fantasy where a demon, Kang Bit-na (played by Park Shin-hye), inhabits the body of a judge and meets a passionate detective, Han Da-on (played by Kim Jae-young), to punish sinners and become a true judge. 'Judge from Hell' has already captivated viewers with its exhilarating storyline, achieving a peak rating of 10.4% in its first week.

On September 26, the production team of 'Judge from Hell' announced the upcoming appearance of Kim Ah-young (playing Lee Ah-rong), a key member of the demon team alongside Park Shin-hye and Kim In-kwon (playing Goo Man-do). Kim Ah-young's absence in the first two episodes has piqued viewers' curiosity and anticipation about her character and presence.

In the released photos, Kim Ah-young appears with a nearly bare face and simple, comfortable clothing, engaging in a conversation with fellow demon Kim In-kwon. Her seemingly indifferent yet subtly humorous gaze adds to the intrigue, contrasting sharply with her trademark 'clear-eyed madness.'

In the drama, Kim Ah-young's character, Lee Ah-rong, is a demon living as a professional part-timer in the human world. She speaks with a kind, habitual tone but shows absolute obedience to Kang Bit-na, whom she respects, while often acting superior to the lower-ranked demon Goo Man-do. Kim Ah-young's unique, lively performance is expected to create fantastic chemistry with Park Shin-hye and Kim In-kwon, adding vitality to the show.

Regarding this, the production team of 'Judge from Hell' stated, "In the third episode airing tomorrow (27th), Kim Ah-young's character Lee Ah-rong will make her full-fledged appearance. Lee Ah-rong will join the demon team with Kang Bit-na and Goo Man-do, providing viewers with thrilling satisfaction. Please look forward to Kim Ah-young's performance and the debut of her character."

SBS's Friday-Saturday drama 'Judge from Hell' episode 3 will air on September 27 at 10 PM.

Kim Se-ah, Ten Asia Reporter haesmik@tenasia.co.kr