Joseon Attorney[7] (Korean: 조선변호사) is a 2023 South Korean television series starring Woo Do-hwan, Bona, and Cha Hak-yeon. It is based on webtoon with the same name by writer Jung Ho Rak and illustrator Shim Jae Yong, which was serialized on Bomtoon.[3] It aired from March 31 to May 5, 2023 on MBC TV's Fridays and Saturdays at 21:50 (KST).[8][9][10] It is also available for streaming on Wavve in South Korea, and on Kocowa and Viki in selected regions.[11][12][13]
Woo Do-hwan as Kang Han-soo: a foreign branch (attorney) with demonic charm.[15]
Bona as Lee Yeon-joo: a princess who sincerely cares about the country and its people. She is a woman of misfortune who faces an unattainable love while hiding her identity.[15]
Cha Hak-yeon as Yoo Ji-sun: Yeon-joo's fiancé, who is a judge of Hanseongbu and the third generation of leaders from the most prestigious family in Joseon.[15]
Song Geon-hee as Seongjong of Joseon / Lee Hyul (personal name): The king of Joseon who dreams of strengthening his royal authority and establishing a state of law.[17]
In the original, Kang Han-soo appears as an only child, but in the drama, a younger sister character named Kang Eun-soo was added. The relationship between King Seongjong and Yeonju Lee, the current king, was changed to a cousin.[34]
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^Choi Yonna (February 2, 2023). "우도환, '조선판 뇌섹남' 변신…첫 스틸 공개(조선변호사)" [Woo Do-hwan transforms into 'Chosun's brain-sexy man'... First still released (Chosun Lawyer)] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023.
^Jang Ah-reum (February 21, 2023). "'조선변호사' 티저 포스터 공개…우도환x김지연 법정 리벤지 활극" ['Joseon Lawyer' teaser poster released... Woo Do-hwan x Kim Ji-yeon Court Revenge Action] (in Korean). News1. Archived from the original on February 21, 2023. Retrieved February 21, 2023 – via Naver.
^Cho Young-eun (March 6, 2023). 웨이브, 시대극부터 퓨전 사극까지…3월 신작 라인업 공개. News Works (in Korean). Archived from the original on March 17, 2023. Retrieved March 17, 2023.
^Choi Yoon-na (August 24, 2022). "우도환X보나X차학연, 퓨전 사극 '조선변호사' 출연 확정[공식]" [Woo Do-hwan X Bona X Cha Hak-yeon confirmed to appear in the fusion historical drama 'Joseon Lawyer' [Official]]. Sports Donga (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
^ abcBaek Seung-hoon (August 24, 2022). "우도환·보나·차학연, MBC '조선변호사' 주연 확정 [공식입장]" [Woo Do-hwan, Bona, and Cha Hak-yeon confirmed to star in MBC's 'Chosun Lawyer' [Official Position]] (in Korean). iMBC. Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved September 14, 2022 – via Naver.
^ abPark Soo-in (February 9, 2023). "우도환·김지연·차학연 '조선변호사' 대본리딩 현장, 시작부터 빛난 케미" [Woo Do-hwan, Kim Ji-yeon, and Cha Hak-yeon's 'Joseon Lawyer' script reading scene, chemistry that shined from the beginning] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on February 9, 2023. Retrieved February 9, 2023.
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^Kim Na-yul (September 22, 2022). "천호진, '조선변호사' 출연 확정..절대권력 유제세 役[공식]" [Cheon Ho-jin confirmed to appear in 'Chosun Lawyer' .. Absolute Power Yoo Je-se [Official]] (in Korean). Herald Pop. Archived from the original on September 22, 2022. Retrieved September 22, 2022 – via Naver.
^Park Ah-reum (January 6, 2023). "최병모 '조선변호사' 전격 합류, 희대의 간신 된다[공식]" [Choi Byeong-mo joins 'Chosun Lawyer', becomes a rare vassal [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
^Kim Myung-mi (January 6, 2023). "남경읍 '조선변호사' 좌의정役 캐스팅…우도환-보나와 호흡[공식]" [Casting as Jwa Ui-jeong in Namgyeong-eup's 'Joseon Lawyer'... Woo Do-Hwan - Bona and Breathing [Official]]. Newsen (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
^Shin Ji-won (February 7, 2023). "이규성, '조선변호사'출연 확정...우도환과 절친 호흡 '기대↑'" [Lee Kyu-seong confirmed to appear in 'Chosun Lawyer'...Woo Do-hwan and best friend breathing 'expectation ↑'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on February 7, 2023. Retrieved February 7, 2023.
^Cha Hye-young (December 21, 2022). "한소은 '조선변호사' 합류…우도환·김지연(보나)·차학연과 호흡" [Han So-eun joins 'Joseon Lawyer'... Working with Woo Do-hwan, Kim Ji-yeon (Bona), and Cha Hak-yeon] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on December 21, 2022. Retrieved December 21, 2022 – via Naver.
^Jeong Bit (February 2, 2023). "[단독] 신동미, '조선변호사' 출연…보나와 찰떡 호흡" [[Exclusive] Shin Dong-mi appeared in 'Joseon Lawyer'...Breathing with Bona] (in Korean). Sports Chosun. Archived from the original on February 2, 2023. Retrieved February 2, 2023 – via Naver.
^Yoo Da-yeon (October 6, 2022). "김도연, '조선변호사'에서 최고 요리사役" [Kim Do-yeon as the best chef in 'Joseon Lawyer']. Newsis (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
^Hwang So-young (February 24, 2023). "홍완표, MBC '조선변호사' 캐스팅‥우도환·김지연과 호흡" [Hong Wan-pyo cast in MBC's 'Joseon Lawyer'] (in Korean). JTBC. Archived from the original on February 24, 2023. Retrieved February 24, 2023.
^Hwang Soo-yeon (October 21, 2022). "이태검, '조선변호사' 출연…우도환·보나와 호흡 [공식입장]" [Lee Tae-gum appears in 'Joseon Lawyer'... Woo Do-hwan and Bona and Breathing [Official Position]]. Xports News (in Korean). Archived from the original on January 7, 2023. Retrieved January 7, 2023.
^Kim Hye-young (March 13, 2023). "황만익, '조선변호사' 출연 확정! 김승호 감독과 세 번째 인연" [Hwang Man-ik confirmed to appear in 'Chosun Lawyer'! The third relationship with director Kim Seung-ho] (in Korean). iMBC. Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
^Yoo Jung-min (March 29, 2023). "정아미, MBC '조선변호사' 출연 확정…우도환·김지연과 호흡" [Jung Ah-mi confirmed to appear in MBC's 'Joseon Lawyer'... Working with Woo Do-hwan and Kim Ji-yeon] (in Korean). iMBC. Archived from the original on March 29, 2023. Retrieved March 29, 2023 – via Naver.
^Kim Su-jin (March 31, 2023). "조희봉, MBC '조선변호사' 출연 [공식]" [Jo Hee-bong appeared on MBC 'Joseon Lawyer' [Official]] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on March 31, 2023. Retrieved March 31, 2023 – via Naver.
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"Ep. 3" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 7, 2023. Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
"Ep. 7" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 21, 2023. Archived from the original on April 22, 2023. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
"Ep. 8" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. April 22, 2023. Archived from the original on April 23, 2023. Retrieved April 23, 2023.
"Ep. 11" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 5, 2023. Archived from the original on May 6, 2023. Retrieved May 6, 2023.
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"Ep. 15" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 19, 2023. Archived from the original on June 30, 2023. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
"Ep. 16" (in Korean). Nielsen Korea. May 20, 2023. Archived from the original on May 21, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
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^Cha, Hye-rin (December 30, 2023). [2023 MBC 연기대상] '연인' 남궁민♥안은진, 시청자가 뽑은 '베스트 커플상' [[2023 MBC Drama Awards] 'My Dearest' Namkoong Min♥An Eun-jin, 'Best Couple Award' Voted by Viewers]. iMBC (in Korean). Archived from the original on December 31, 2023. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
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