Actress Nam Ji Hyun may be reprising her role in the second season of “Good Partner”!
On June 24, multiple sources from the broadcasting industry stated that Nam Ji Hyun had been in talks for the second season of “Good Partner” but that she ultimately decided not to reprise her role in the series due to scheduling conflicts and other reasons. They also stated that Jang Nara, who starred alongside Nam Ji Hyun in the first season, is positively considering appearing in the second season.
However, on June 25, a source from Nam Ji Hyun’s agency Management SOOP clarified that discussions are still ongoing regarding Nam Ji Hyun’s appearance in “Good Partner” Season 2.
Written by an actual divorce attorney, “Good Partner” depicts the struggles of two very different divorce lawyers: Cha Eun Kyung (Jang Nara), a star lawyer for whom divorce is her calling, and Han Yu Ri (Nam Ji Hyun), a rookie lawyer who is still new to divorce.
The drama aired from July to September last year and received great love for its portrayal of not only the womance between the main characters but also its realistic depiction of divorce cases compared to existing legal dramas. The show started with a nationwide rating of 7.8 percent and went on to achieve a peak average nationwide viewership rating of 17.7 percent.
Nam Ji Hyun delivered a passionate performance as rookie lawyer Han Yu Ri, with her chemistry with Jang Nara contributing to the drama’s popularity. She won the Top Excellence Award at the 2024 SBS Drama Awards for her performance in “Good Partner,” while lead actress Jang Nara won the Daesang (Grand Prize) for the first time in her 23-year career at the same award show for her performance in “Good Partner.” Following the drama’s popularity, “Good Partner” was confirmed for a second season earlier in April this year.
Nam Ji Hyun is currently set to appear in the KBS drama “My Beloved Thief” (literal title) alongside Moon Sang Min. “My Beloved Thief” tells the story of a woman who unexpectedly becomes a bandit and a royal prince of Joseon who switches souls with her while pursuing her. The drama is currently filming and is scheduled to air next year.
Binge-watch “Good Partner” on Viki below:
