Jeon Do-yeon turns into legal shark for The Good Wife
by tineybeanie
The Good Wife, tvN’s upcoming Friday-Saturday legal drama, marks Jeon Do-yeon’s (The Shameless) first comeback to the small screen in eleven years. She will be playing dutiful housewife Kim Hye-kyung who changes into a fierce career woman in this Korean remake of the acclaimed American TV show. The Good Wife also features actor Yoo Ji-tae (Healer) as her husband, rising star prosecutor Lee Tae-joon. When a sex scandal involving her politically ambitious husband becomes national news, his career plummets, and Hye-kyung is forced to make a living for herself amidst dealing with an unfaithful spouse.
However, the sex scandal might have been masking something darker underneath the surface. In the teaser, we get to see a snippet of the backstory and it’s possible that Lee Tae-joon’s fall from power may have been related to a greater conspiracy at work, since he says, “I will do anything to protect Hye-kyung.” Yoo Ji-tae’s expression shows layers of complexity and suggests a greater mystery.
Thankfully, Hye-kyung has some friends in high places who acknowledge her brilliance and future potential despite her long respite from the legal scene. She had originally quit her work to focus on her husband’s career when she married, but the drama starts as she goes back to being a lawyer under a firm headed by her law schoolmate Seo Joong-won, played by Yoon Kye-sang (Last). Amidst solving cases and defending her clients, she finds herself again. This drama focuses on Hye-kyung’s journey as she reclaims her identity separate from her husband, and regains a sense of self-worth and value, all while kicking bad guys’ asses in court.
Apparently the first poster session for The Good Wife was finished in ten minutes because of Jeon Do-yeon’s professionalism in maintaining character as chic and charismatic Kim Hye-kyung. Jeon Do-yeon’s presence just commands the teaser as well, especially in the last line that shows Hye-kyung’s tough-as-nails attitude: “There’s only one truth in this case. And I’m the one who decides it.”
Other stars to watch out for in the The Good Wife include Kim Seo-hyung (Assembly) her law firm’s CEO, After School’s Nana as her assistant, and Lee Won-geun (Sassy Go Go) as her rival rookie lawyer at the firm.
The Good Wife will air after Dear My Friends wraps up, starting July 8.
Via DongA Sports, Kukinews
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1 canxi
June 14, 2016 at 4:39 PM
This show looks better and better the more promo gets released.
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2 blo
June 14, 2016 at 4:49 PM
mmm That picture with Yoo Ji-tae.
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Kiara
June 14, 2016 at 5:53 PM
Nothing new for Yoo Ji-tae (Secret Love) and this is cable lol.
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blo
June 14, 2016 at 8:33 PM
I was just saying I liked it.
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mary
June 14, 2016 at 11:50 PM
Heehee I know what you mean ;D
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3 blues
June 14, 2016 at 4:53 PM
Wow, tvN is just, wow!
Is it started in 2012? I knew tvN from Queen Inhyun's Man then followed by Reply 97 and starting then I've been completely in love with tvN. I hope this one drama will break another record.
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4 jessanno
June 14, 2016 at 4:58 PM
I'm super excited for this!! I am a HUGE fan of The Good Wife and I hope the Korean version does it justice!
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5 Clarence
June 14, 2016 at 5:01 PM
All hail The Queen's return! No one can match Jeon's impeccable range as an actress. I'm so looking forward to this
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6 mary
June 14, 2016 at 5:01 PM
The trailer was so intense, I got a bit of jolt when the "tvN tv10~" jingle came after.
So curious about this. Lots of interesting shows coming up! Yay!!!
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7 mk
June 14, 2016 at 5:02 PM
I apologize for the most random and superficial comment ever but her eyebrows are super light. Like, holy crap.
Sorry for the inane comment, but I can't stop staring at her fascinatingly light-colored (thin?) eyebrows and apparently needed to share that with you guys.
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loveblossom
June 14, 2016 at 5:35 PM
LOL I scrolled back up to look. They are light, but at least not super thin.
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Oshi
June 14, 2016 at 8:59 PM
Bad brow job or natural?
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fabdrama
June 15, 2016 at 7:06 AM
Natural.
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8 dokutokunaneko
June 14, 2016 at 5:27 PM
I'm so excited about this show because of the cast and the source materials, but uggggh who thought it was a good idea to give the writer of Spy the project that marks Jeon Do Yeon's return??
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9 MIKAN
June 14, 2016 at 5:30 PM
I might add this one in my line up dramas. It seems interesting.
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10 Sera The Ms Temper
June 14, 2016 at 5:31 PM
The queen is return, guys.
Hope this turn out to be good. Solid team I will say. I can finally forget that Yoo Ji-tae was part of Healer's team (not that the drama was bad, not that I dislike JCW but it felt off and weird to see YJT there. Still unsure about Nana, but she must be at least OK since the PD casted her.. Less than a month! Yeah I am ready. ;)
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R
June 14, 2016 at 9:39 PM
I thought that Healer was great overall, but it seems to under-utilise Yoo Ji Tae.
I like this Jeon Do Yeon-Yoo Ji Tae-Yoon Kye Sang combination, looking forward to the premiere!
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Sera The Ms Temper
June 14, 2016 at 9:52 PM
Yes that was the reason I restrained myself to follow Healer, because it seems to under-utilised YJT. I was excited to watch JCW in Healer at first and even watched first few episodes but left it.
I hope this combination will be a huge success. Is it too early to predict it will surpass 10%?
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11 loveblossom
June 14, 2016 at 5:39 PM
This show looks good and sounds compelling.
I'm gonna really have to give it a chance after my holiday. Surprised that July is coming up so fast. Excited to watch the awesome Yoo Ji-tae in another drama too. :D
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12 Kiara
June 14, 2016 at 5:57 PM
It's Jeon Do-yeon the first lady of Chungmuro! I don't need to know anything else.
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fanwho
June 15, 2016 at 4:46 AM
I do not know why I am not excited about her. I mean yes she is famous, recognized actress, and her acting is good and all, but I was not particularly impressed when I watched her movie/dramas. What is her best work- maybe I missed that so I don't see her greatness?
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13 Small Birdy
June 14, 2016 at 6:32 PM
I think I'm drawn to Yoon Kye Sang in a sharp lawyer's suit and without some scruffy beard for once. I like it.
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14 Oshi
June 14, 2016 at 8:58 PM
I wish they hadn't gone the conspiracy route. It's a remake so I really shouldn't expect the kind of actor/characters on the same level as Christine Baranski and Archi Panjabi but still.
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knewbie
June 14, 2016 at 10:50 PM
Because this Korean remake is unlikely to have more than a couple of seasons, a stand-alone conspiracy arc might be a reasonable way of structuring the story. Provided, of course, they resolve it properly…
I think Kim Seo-hyung has the potential to be almost as good as Baranski, but expecting Nana to fill Panjabi's boots is just cruel. I believe that a good writer and director can do wonders with not-so-good actors, but the only thing on the director's CV that inspires confidence is "Cruel City / Heartless City", while the writer's only credit "Spy" is (as @nhyn has pointed out above) just downright ominous.
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15 klesis
June 14, 2016 at 8:58 PM
Wow. Fantastic actors. I love all the main leads.
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16 helios
June 14, 2016 at 11:23 PM
Love the original. Love this cast. I'm in! :)
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17 Sganarel
June 15, 2016 at 2:04 AM
Here I am saying something subjective: Jeon Do Yeon looks quite manly, I'm afraid.
Well, after all the character is supposed to have a strong personality...
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We are not in Kansas anymore
June 15, 2016 at 3:08 AM
Maaaan what is wrong with u? I don't think I've ever read a positive comment from u on this site.. Always so negative.
*sprinkles positive vibes on u*
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18 Nathan
June 15, 2016 at 2:08 AM
Nana gonna play Kalinda, yes/no? I don't know about her acting but Kalinda kinda important role but they give it to random idol..
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19 Meong
June 15, 2016 at 3:17 AM
JDY is a G O D D E S S
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20 annflln
June 15, 2016 at 10:01 AM
Mmmm... like I said in the drama's previous article I will definitely check this out. Reading comments about the writer's projects as well as the director's resume do make me worry. Lets hope they bring us good project. Please don't waste those superb and talented actors *crossfingers*
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21 Mianha
June 15, 2016 at 11:29 AM
I'm so ready! I've never watched the american version but I'm a fan of Jeon Do-Yeon so I have to see it. For me she can't do no wrong. I hope I'll like it but If I don't it would be because of the script and not because of her acting lol
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