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The upcoming K-drama The Judge From Hell, marking Park Shin-hye's return to acting, is generating buzz with its intriguing fantasy romance premise. Set to premiere on SBS on September 21, 2024, the drama stars Park Shin-hye as a judge who is actually a demon from hell. She has been paired with Kim Jae-young, who plays a warm-hearted detective.
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The dynamic between the demon judge and the compassionate detective is expected to bring a unique and compelling narrative to the screen. On August 17, the first official poster of the drama was released. In the poster, Park Shin-hye poses in a deep red outfit with her eyes purple and black wings stemming from her back, indicating the “demon.” The poster possesses a caption saying, “Welcome to my world.”
The Judge From Hell reveals its first official poster
When and where to watch:
The release date of The Judge From Hell has been announced to be September 21 and will reportedly go on till November 2. The drama is said to have 14 episodes. These episodes will air every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM KST. The genres describing the drama are romance, crime, fiction, and fantasy.
Cast:
Park Shin-hye as Kang Bit-na: Park Shin-hye returns to the small screen in this fantasy romance drama. She plays Kang Bit-na, a seemingly ordinary judge with a hidden identity, a demon from hell tasked with punishing those who are remorseless for causing death. The upcoming drama marks her second major role since becoming a mother, adding to the excitement surrounding her comeback.
Kim Jae-young as Han Da-on: Kim Jae-young stars as Han Da-on, a detective in the violent crimes unit. Known for his warm heart and sharp intellect, Han Da-on is a complex character who hides deep emotional scars. His interactions with Kang Bit-na are expected to add depth and intrigue to the story.
Some of the other characters will be played by actors Kim In-kwon, Kim Hye-hwa, Lee Joong-ok, and Choi Dong-goo.
About the story:
In the drama, The Judge From Hell Park Shin-hye as Kang Bit-na plays a demon-judge on a mission to punish those who feel no remorse for causing the death of others. Her character is described as having both beauty and an elite background, but beneath that, she harbors a dark purpose of sending the guilty to hell.
The Judge From Hell marks Park Shin-hye's return to television and is one of her most anticipated projects. Fans are eager to see how she will portray a character that juggles the duality of a beautiful, elite judge and a dark, vengeful demon. On the other hand, Kim Jae-young's role as the detective adds a layer of emotional complexity, as his character deals with his inner turmoil while unraveling the mystery of Kang Bit-na’s true identity.
On August 16, the production team of the drama shared a statement regarding the upcoming drama to Korean publication OSEN. The statement read:
"In the drama, Park Shin-hye plays the role of Kang Bit-na, a demon who enters the body of a human judge. In the drama, Park Shin-hye will present viewers with a heart-pounding catharsis by punishing sinners in her own way, wickedly, lovingly, and powerfully. We ask for your interest and anticipation for Park Shin-hye’s groundbreaking acting transformation."
The combination of a unique plot, a strong cast, and the promise of a gripping romance and crime story has made The Judge From Hell one of the most talked-about upcoming K-dramas of 2024.
