Won Jin A in Talks to Join Ji Sung in Time-Travel Revenge Thriller 'Judge Lee Han Yeong'
It looks like Won Jin A might be making her highly anticipated return to K-dramas—and this time, she could be teaming up with Ji Sung for an intense revenge thriller!
On March 6, multiple media outlets reported that Won Jin A has been offered the female lead role in the upcoming MBC drama Judge Lee Han Yeong, an adaptation of a popular web novel. In response to the reports, her agency, Artist Company, confirmed, “Won Jin A has received the offer and is positively reviewing it.”
If she accepts, this will mark Won Jin A’s first K-drama in three years and her first project for 2025. Fans are already excited about the possibility of her pairing with Ji Sung, who is set to play the titular judge.
A Revenge Story with a Time-Travel Twist
Judge Lee Han Yeong follows the gripping story of a judge who is wrongfully convicted and executed—only to wake up 20 years in the past with a chance to rewrite his fate. Ji Sung will take on the role of Lee Han Young, the judge who returns from the dead, determined to prevent his tragic downfall.
Won Jin A has been offered the role of Kim Jin Ah, a passionate prosecutor on a mission to take down the corrupt company president responsible for her father’s murder. With both leads seeking justice in their own way, the drama promises an electrifying mix of courtroom battles, suspense, and emotional depth.
Won Jin A’s Busy Year Ahead
Aside from Judge Lee Han Yeong, Won Jin A is also set to appear in the upcoming drama Child Shopping alongside Yeom Jung Ah, DEX, Lee Na Eun, Ahn Ji Ho, and Park Ha Jun. Earlier this year, she starred in the film Secret: Untold Melody with EXO’s Doh Kyung Soo, Shin Ye Eun, and Bae Sung Woo.
Best known for her roles in Hellbound, She Would Never Know, Life, and Unicorn, Won Jin A has consistently impressed audiences with her diverse acting range. If she joins Judge Lee Han Yeong, fans can expect to see her in a thrilling, high-stakes drama like never before!
When and Where to Watch
Judge Lee Han Yeong is set to air exclusively on MBC, though the exact broadcast date and additional cast details have yet to be announced.
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