Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho (Drama - 2016)

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  Park Shin-yang
  박신양
  As
  Jo Deul-ho
  (조들호)
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  Kang So-ra
  강소라
  As
  Lee Eun-jo
  (이은조)
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  Ryu Soo-young
  류수영
  As
  Sin Ji-wook
  (신지욱)
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  Park Sol-mi
  박솔미
  As
  Jang Hae-kyeong
  (장해경)
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  Kim Kap-soo
  김갑수
  As
  Sin Yeong-il
  (신영일)
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  Kang Shin-il
  강신일
  As
  Jang Sin-woo
  (장신우)

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  Naver Webtoon "Rest in Peace" to Be Made Into a Drama
  2019/10/31, Source
  Naver webtoon "Rest in Peace" is being made into a drama. The management announced that everything has been officialized with Studio N. "Rest in Peace" is about the son of a doctor's family and the daughter of a funeral home family who grow up to be one that tries to return the souls of the dead and one who leads the souls of the dead to the other world. The process deals with the two worlds before and after death, creating a Korean style mystery fantasy drama. The oriental subject of the webtoon has led to its export to China not long after it began. Huayi Brothers Korea, which is growing as a global contents company through the production of various contents such as dramas and movies is collaborating with Studio N as co-producers,...More

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  Multi-Season Dramas - Guaranteed Content VS Boring Self-Replication
  2019/10/17, Source
  Season-based dramas, which were only seen on sitcoms and some cable channels, have now become a trend common on general and ground-wave channels. JTBC drama "Chief of Staff" is coming back with a second season, "Chief of Staff - Season 2", this November. The first season ended in July and Jang Tae-joon (Lee Jung-jae) is coming back as a congressman. SBS is also presenting "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim Season 2" this coming January. "Romantic Doctor Teacher Kim", which aired from 2016 to 2017, recorded a shocking 27.6% in viewing rate for its excellent story and performance of the cast. Han Suk-kyu, Ahn Hyo-seop and Lee Sung-kyung are coming together for the next season. TvN's "Signal" and "Prison Playbook" are coming back next year as well,...More

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  Women's Reality Webtoons "Born in 1985" and "Art of Girls" Get Drama Adaptations
  2019/08/26, Source
  Two webtoons about the reality of women are being made into dramas; "Born in 1985", which is about the concerns and romance of women in their 30s, and "Art of Girls", which is about a writer who dreams of a world where men and women are equal. These two webtoons have recently signed a licensing agreement and a joint production contract for web drama production. "Born in 1985" is the romantic story of a woman webtoon artist named Ji-won meeting her first love, Seung-yoo, in a meeting with her publisher. The story of their friends unfolds at the same time, showing them overcoming their 20s and becoming just a little bit smarter and more cunning. The honest and interesting story continued to season 3 on Comic Cube and season 4 was published on Naver Books and Kakao Page. It's also been released into Indonesia, Japan, America and France,...More

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  "Signal" and "Prison Playbook" to Come Back as Multi-Season Dramas
  2019/08/13, Source
  Well-made dramas are still in high demand even after a long time. PD Kim Won-seok and writer Kim Eun-hee-I's tvN drama "Signal", which made everyone listen carefully to the sound of the radio in 2016, and PD Sin Won-ho's "Prison Playbook" are still counted as masterpieces,...More

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  [HanCinema's News] Go Hyun-jung Still Under Scrutiny Following Departure From "Return"
  2019/07/24
  Go Hyun-jung made headlines in early 2018 when she abruptly left the popular drama "Return" after a dispute with director Joo Dong-min with only two episodes to go. While Joo Dong-min went on to make "Last Empress", Go Hyun-jung's future was more uncertain. She appeared to seal her chance for a comeback with a starring role in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment", a drama which earned excellent ratings,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] From Bad Guy to Cute Guy, Kim Sang-joong Becomes "The Banker" in First Teaser and Poster
  2019/03/08
  MBC's upcoming financial investigation drama, "The Banker", is gearing up for main promotions, and aside from a dark and moody character poster, we get an incredibly cheeky and cute first teaser. Goo-tak of "Bad Guys" is out, Dae-ho of "The Banker" is in, and you'd be a fool to mess with either,...More

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  Go Hyun-jung Returns to TV with New Series
  2019/01/08, Source
  Actress Go Hyun-jung returned to the small screen on Monday in the sequel "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" to the popular TV series "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho", an adaptation of a Web-based comic,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" Releases Comic Style Poster
  2019/01/01
  The upcoming sequel season to "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is certainly making an impact with its promotional material up to date, and although its teasers have been getting increasingly dark, this poster is here for a little splash of color,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Park Shin-yang Re-Starts Fresh in First Stills for "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment"
  2018/12/06
  Our favorite fellow leads and supporting darlings may be gone between "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"'s first and second seasons, but the titular oddball hero remains, and he has come full circle after stepping on the wrong feet, which we know he does habitually. Say hello to chaotic Deul-ho,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" Gets a Massive Cast Update
  2018/11/26
  Well, this escalated quickly. I look away for one second, and "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" has run off with half of this industry's supporting darlings. So strap in for this major casting update, which I bring with some basic character info for you, along with my thoughts at the end,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Byun Hee-bong up for Villain Role in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment"
  2018/11/20
  According to one exclusive piece by StarNews, veteran actor Byun Hee-bong will be making his return to the small screen after 2016 drama "Blow Breeze", joining Park Shin-yang and Go Hyun-jung in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment". The actor will be portraying a villain,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Kim Sae-ron Courted as Park Shin-yang's Partner in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment"
  2018/10/25
  Kim Sae-ron might have landed her next role with "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment". The actress is being courted to join Park Shin-yang's titular Jo Deul-ho as a lawyer partner with a unique skill set. If she accepts, she will be playing Yoon  So-mi, the daughter of an investigator who worked with Deul-ho during his first term as a prosecutor,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Park Shin-yang and Go Hyun-jung Lead "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment"
  2018/10/08
  According to several news reports, a KBS official has confirmed the participation of Park Shin-yang and Go Hyun-jung in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment". Our already confirmed hero is joined by our villain, and we also get more information on the drama's premise and the two characters,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Go Hyun-Jung Considering Comeback with Park Shin-yang's "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment"
  2018/08/29
  Go Hyun-jung may be returning to Dramaland soon, as the actress has received an offer from upcoming drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment". The first season, "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho", is about a has-been prosecutor getting out of a rut and becoming a lawyer for the powerless, while fighting for personal revenge at the same time,...More

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  [Orion's Daily Ramblings] Park Shin-yang Returns for "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment"
  2018/07/20
  In news that make my Ori-heart so very happy, "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" is finally being produced, and actor Park Shin-yang has been confirmed for a return to his cheeky and unorthodox role as its leading and titular character,...More

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  Korean Drama of the Week "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2018/07/19, Source
  Korean drama of the week "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" (2016) Directed by Lee Eun-jin-I, Lee Jung-seob Written by Lee Hyang-hee Network  : KBS With Park Shin-yang, Kang So-ra, Ryu Soo-young, Park Sol-mi, Kim Kap-soo, Kang Shin-il,... 20 episodes - Mon, Tue 22:00 Synopsis Jo Deul-ho, who once had power, reputation and everything in his hands as a star prosecutor, loses everything at once after he witnessed unbearable corruption and became a whistle-blower. He now turns into a lawyer to protect innocent people and keeps the justice in order,...More

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  Jo Han-chul and Kim Myung-gon to to Replace Oh Dal-soo and Choi Il-hwa in "Along With the Gods: the Last 49 Days"
  2018/03/29, Source
  Jo Han-chul and Kim Myung-gon are replacing Oh Dal-soo and Choi Il-hwa in the movie "Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days" due to the latter two actors' sexual harassment cases. Jo Han-chul debuted through theater in 1998 and has been in various movies and dramas like, "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho", "Tomorrow With You", "Mother - Drama", "The Mayor", "Drama Special - Red Moon" and more. He was also the chairman of the Sejong Cultural Hall,...More

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  KBS's "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" still in discussion
  2017/11/08, Source
  KBS claims that all matters regarding "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2: Crime and Punishment" are still in discussion and that nothing has yet been confirmed,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Preview] "Queen of Mystery"
  2017/04/02
  The concept of the "ajumma", the older married woman has had a rough times. While often a stereotype to be ridiculed and kept within traditional confines, it has begun taking more progressive forms as Korean drama evolves. In this case, our "Queen of Mystery" will cook dinner, then arrest your sorry hide. Premise Yoo Seol-ok (Choi Kang-hee) is a woman who married early and had to give up on her dream of becoming a detective. Ha Won-seung (Kwon Sang-woo) is a detective who thinks with his fists. When Seol-ok becomes involved in a case, she gets another chance at her dream. The two characters do not get along, but they have to work together,...More

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  [Hot Takes from the Noonas] Yeon Woo-jin and Park Min-young will be king and queen in "Queen for 7 Days"
  2017/03/26
  Lovers of romance sageuks rejoice as Yeon Woo-jin and Park Min-young confirm their casting as the king and queen in "Queen for 7 Days".,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Drama - And the Winner Is...
  2017/01/01
  Dramas give viewers so much so anticipate, enjoy, hope for, ship, and more. You have voted for your favorite and it's time to see what you chose! Thank you so much for helping to make the First Annual HanCinema Awards a success.,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Year End Ramblings
  2016/12/31
  Happy New Year everyone! May your dramas be enjoyable and their ratings kind. This is a slow news week, as you can imagine, but I do have a couple of interesting things to discuss and show you. I talk about pre-production woes and make you mourn over Namgoong Min's hair. Grab a beverage, get cozy and join me in this last piece for the year,...More

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  KBS Drama Awards 2016 Winners
  2016/12/31
  KBS Drama Awards 2016 winners' list,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Webtoon Adaptation - And the Winner Is...
  2016/12/29
  Webtoons have exploded in popularity in the past few years and it only makes sense for drama to tap into the creativity of the authors. Webtoon adaptations have been extremely successful and you, HanCinema readers, have voted for your favorite. Thank you so much for helping us to make the First Annual HanCinema Awards succesful. We couldn't have done it without you!,...More

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  Classic lines and scenes from dramas throughout the year - Part 1
  2016/12/28, Source
  Dramas bloomed this year. People laughed and cried watching them. Dramas have always been around us and everyone such as writers, directors and crew of these dramas deserve applause. There are some dramas that we still remember today for their classic lines and scenes. - January tvN "Answer Me 1988",...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Drama
  2016/12/16
  The year of 2016 brought a whole lot of awesome to television and this list of nominees is the creme of the crop. From December 16 to December 23 you can vote for your favorite drama of the year. Results will be revealed during the last week of 2016!,...More

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  Hyun Bin and Kang So-ra are officially dating, a top star couple
  2016/12/14, Source
  Actors Hyun Bin and Kang So-ra are dating. Donga.com recently announced that Hyun Bin and Kang So-ra have evolved into a relationship,...More

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  [Lily's Take] Oh My Geum-bi's prodigy actress
  2016/12/13
  For those of you who are in love with the heart-touching, family oriented k-drama full of warmth, you are probably watching "Oh My Geum-bi" already!,...More

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  [HanCinema Awards] Best Webtoon Adaptation - Cast Your Vote!
  2016/12/12
  Webtoon adaptations are becoming more and more popular with 2016 delivering one of the strongest and most prolific years yet. From December 13 to December 20 you can vote for your favorite webtoon adaptation!,...More

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  KBS Drama Awards 2016 Nominees
  2016/12/09, Source
  KBS Drama Awards 2016 Nominees for the 2016/12/31 ceremony to be presented by Jun Hyun-moo, Park Bo-gum and Kim Ji-won,...More

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  [Photos] Kang So-ra, fashion magazine cover girl
  2016/07/18, Source
  Actress Kang So-ra appeared beautiful in many ways. Beauty magazine SURE featured Kang So-ra as its August model,...More

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  Before and after "Descendants of the Sun"
  2016/06/19, Source
  The best drama so far this year has to be "Descendants of the Sun". Not only did it cause a syndrome in Korea, but in China as well, and dramas that were released after "Descendants of the Sun" have also been on the upturn. KBS wasn't doing so well before "Descendants of the Sun" came along. Ku Hye-sun and Ahn Jae-hyun's "Blood", "Who Are You - School 2015", "Remember You", "The Eccentric Daughter-in-Law", "Cheeky Go Go", "Oh My Venus" and "Moorim School" stayed on one-digit records. They didn't do too well,...More

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  "Descendants of the Sun" Song Joong-ki VS "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Park Shin-yang
  2016/06/08, Source
  Park Shin-yang from "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is a very strong candidate going against Song Joong-ki from "Descendants of the Sun" this year. KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is the justice story of a neighborhood lawyer named Jo Deul-ho,...More

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  "Doctors" Park Shin-hye VS "Beautiful Mind" Jang Hyuk
  2016/06/07, Source
  "Doctors" and "Beautiful Mind" are coming up. They are both medical dramas except they're completely different from each other. "Doctors" focuses on romance. Park Shin-hye and Kim Rae-won star in "Doctors" which is about a woman who went from being a hopeless delinquent to a doctor full of love and a man who fights for justice,...More

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  Is "Monster - 2016" the new leader?
  2016/06/07, Source
  MBC drama "Monster - 2016" came in first. According to Nielsen Korea, the MBC drama "Monster - 2016" rated 10.7%. This is 0.4% more than the previous episode,...More

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  "Baek-hee is Back" starts off with 9.4%
  2016/06/06, Source
  KBS 2TV drama "Baek-hee is Back" started last. According to Nielsen Korea, "Baek-hee is Back" rated 9.4%,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Missing "Feels" and Hallyu Surfing Mermaids
  2016/06/04
  Summer is officially here and so is the time for a fresh drama season. This week I round up some news on the troubled, but resilient production of "Beautiful Mind" and upcoming mini-drama "Baek-hee is Back". I also brace myself for the hype that Jun Ji-hyun and Lee Min-ho are about to rain down upon us. As usual, I conclude with other news and some words on my followed dramas,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/06/04
  Korean dramas place great importance on providing escapism. They portray worlds where love always conquers all and bad guys always pay. At the same time, many cross the line of being relatable to the real people watching and very few go beyond satisfying superficial needs before sending us on our merry way. "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is an idealistic drama which bends the law and reality to its will, but unlike most series, it does so for a worthy payout,...More

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  Kang So-ra, goddess on the beach
  2016/06/02, Source
  Kang So-ra showed off her flawless body. She posted a picture on her Instagram saying, "The ocean is still slightly chilly",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added final episode 20 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/06/02, Source
  Added final episode 20 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 19 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/06/01, Source
  Added episode 19 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 20 Final
  2016/05/31
  The end has arrived for "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho", but the food for thought it leaves us with makes this goodbye a satisfying one. The time for our criminals to receive their just rewards has come and they all face the situation in a different way. We have some surprises when it comes to the future of our heroes and life goes on for everyone involved. Despite Deul-ho's constant success in the courtroom, the show's moral is realistic and therefore incredibly profound,...More

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  "Jackpot" VS "Monster - 2016", the real battle starts next week
  2016/05/31, Source
  MBC drama "Monster - 2016" is competing with SBS "Jackpot". According to Nielson Korea, "Monster" rated 7.7% and "Jackpot" rated 8.1%,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' It is unlikely Park Shin-yang and Park Sol-mi rejoin, Kang So-ra and Ryu Soo-young are getting romantic
  2016/05/31, Source
  It seems that 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang and Park Sol-mi will not rejoin after all. On the episode 20 of KBS 2TV's 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jang Hae-gyeong (Park Sol-mi) took office as the new CEO of Geumsan,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 19
  2016/05/30
  One of the strong suits of "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is its handling of emotions and episode nineteen gives Deul-ho and us a rough time, as his life is endangered by evidence. It also reveals crucial information about the past and the true extent of Yeong-il's involvement in important events. Some revelations raise more questions, others neatly tie threads opened in the drama's beginning. Deul-ho repeats certain mistakes and we have miraculous interventions, but they do not majorly harm what is a thrilling episode,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" drops slightly but still in the lead
  2016/05/30, Source
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" dropped by a little. According to Nielsen Korea, "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" rated 14.2%,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang survives assassination attack
  2016/05/30, Source
  On episode 19 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) fought for justice, risking his life. While the date for Sin Yeong-il (Kim Kap-soo)'s hearing was quickly approaching, Jo Deul-ho needed a critical evidence. Jo Deul-ho remembered the key that Kang Il-goo (Choi Jae-hwan) gave him before he died,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Rising Actresses and Consolation Cheese
  2016/05/28
  Some major titles are coming our way and this week is rich with announcements. With many series approaching about younger characters, we get to experience the new wave of actresses tasked with bringing the roles of young women back in the spotlight. "Cheese in the Trap" fans are in for some odd, but potentially good news and we have script reading photos from some upcoming series along with the usual news,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 18 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/26, Source
  Added episode 18 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 17 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/25, Source
  Added episode 17 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 18
  2016/05/24
  Deul-ho and Ji-wook are pulled towards their respective loved ones and away from justice. Eun-jo voices her worries over this and reminds Deul-ho and us what this series has been about. With only two episodes left, it is time for the fight against Yeong-il to get dirty and the dirt sadly touches our heroes as well. This is the first time "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" has missed some marks on its hero, but I hope the end brings justice back,...More

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  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' refreshes its best rating
  2016/05/24, Source
  KBS 2TV Mon-Tue drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' kept first place by refreshing its best rating again. According to the viewership rating survey by Nielsen Korea on May 25, the episode 18 of 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' aired on May 24 recorded 15.5% nationwide,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Kim Kap-soo gives in to Park Shin-yang's threatening and releases Park Sol-mi
  2016/05/24, Source
  On the episode 18 of 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho told Yeong-il, "Thank you for returning the money of the borrowed-name accounts to the community. I'll use the money for good purpose. Now release Hae-gyeong". While Yeong-il fell into deep thoughts, Deul-ho said, "Should I hold another press conference for you? The media need to know about the money you donated". His words were to reveal his confidence that the media would stand on his side,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 17
  2016/05/23
  The time has come in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" for our heroes and villains to give into or resist some great temptations. The actions taken by different characters are surprising and so is the way the writing handles some of them. I am not sure if this is a good thing, but it is definitely unexpected, keeping the series suspenseful. Sin-woo is the man of the hour and he has set big things in motion,...More

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  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' records strong 14% to keep first place among Mon-Tue dramas
  2016/05/23, Source
  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' guarded its first place among Monday & Tuesday dramas. According to the viewership rating survey on May 24 by Nielsen Korea, the episode KBS 2TV's 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' aired on the previous day scored 14%. This figure is 1.3% down compared to 15.3% of its previous episode, but it is still ahead of all the competitors of Monday & Tuesday dramas,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang throws exhilarating counter-punch to Kim Kap-soo and saves Park Sol-mi
  2016/05/23, Source
  The episode 17 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' depicted the match between our trustworthy lawyer Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) and the ambitious man, Sin Yeong-il (Kim Kap-soo), who greedily wants to become the Director of Public Prosecutions. As Jang Hae-gyeong (Park Sol-mi) was arrested suddenly, Jo Deul-ho got angry. Jo Deul-ho asked Sin Yeong-il why he arrested Jang Hae-gyeong. Sin Yeong-il said that Jang Hae-gyeong had helped Chairman Jeong (Jung Won-joong) with tax evasion and he found the evidences that Jang Hae-gyeong formed a paper company to do so. Jo Deul-ho told Sin Yeong-il, "Let's have a match then",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Slumps and Filming Ouchies
  2016/05/21
  Since pre-production started getting more popular in drama, I have had hopes things will get better for their quality and the filming conditions. They have in some ways, but big industries will always have their problems, I guess. This week the "Beautiful Mind" mess continues over at KBS, we take a look at one pro of pre-production and check out upcoming titles and the expectations for them,...More

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  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' to be extended: Will it be possible? KBS is persuading Park Shin-yang
  2016/05/21, Source
  While Park Shin-yang has already rejected the offer to extend his apperances for KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', KBS is currently making continuous efforts trying to persuade him. On May 20, an official from KBS dramas told TV Report, "Park Shin-yang and his agency told us that it's difficult to extend his appearances in 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' due to his schedule. However, we are currently persuading him continuously. And the plan to extend the drama has not been cancelled completely yet",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 16 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/19, Source
  Added episode 16 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 15 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/18, Source
  Added episode 15 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 16
  2016/05/17
  Get ready to feel happy, relieved, disappointed and worried. Get ready to feel a lot of things in today's episode, frankly, because a new villain has revealed themselves and they will not make the same mistakes Chairman Jeong has been making. It is time for some of our characters to decide on some really tough choices and a highly awaited conversation takes place between Hae-kyeong and Deul-ho. Also, adorable Soo-bin is back,...More

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  'Jo Deul-ho' refreshes best record with 15.3%
  2016/05/17, Source
  KBS 2TV's Mon-Tue drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' refreshed its personal best again. According to the viewership rating survey by Nielsen Korea on May 18th, the episode on May 17 of 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' recorded 15.3% nationwide. 'Jo Deul-ho' is followed by SBS "Jackpot", 9.6% and MBC "Monster - 2016", 9.5%,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang's final target is someone else
  2016/05/17, Source
  On the episode 16 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) made Chairman Jeong (Jung Won-joong) get out of his sick bed and respond to the prosecution's summon. Jo Deul-ho found out that Chariman Jeong was acting as if he were in coma. Jo Deul-ho and his friends worked together and could get a video clip to prove Chairman was actually healthy and well. Chairman Jeong could not help it but came to the prosecutors' office on his own feet,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 15
  2016/05/16
  The case against Chairman Jeong Geun-mo is reaching a climax as his accomplices are cornered and his secrets are revealed. Some of our characters choose their sides clearly, others continue to be a mystery. Deul-ho is not above gloating, but he knows better than to trust an easy win. The more you back someone into a corner, the more they and those who can go down with them will lash out,...More

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  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' records personal best 14.1%, winner without a rival
  2016/05/16, Source
  KBS 2TV's "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' kept its first place among Mon-Tue dramas. According to the viewership rating survey by Nielsen Korea on May 17, the episode of "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' on May 16 recorded 14.1%, which is equal to the previous episode. The number is the drama's personal best,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang aims perfect victory, "It's not over until it's over"
  2016/05/16, Source
  On the episode 15 of KBS 2TV's 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) appointed Chairman Jeong (Jung Won-joong) as one of his witnesses. It was to prove the victims died because of the energy drink manufactured by him. Chairman Jeong tried to avoid standing at the court, but he could not go against the order any longer and decided to do rehearsal before he went to the court. He was advised by his lawyer Kim Taejeong (Jo Han-chul) to answer all the questions with 'I don't know' and 'Can't remember'. He also decided to arrive at the court sitting on a wheelchair,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Auditions and Conflicting Illusions
  2016/05/14
  Some new dramas are or will shortly be available to us and the next batch of upcoming ones is in the making. Aside from the usual role confirmations, rejections and possibilities, it has been a relatively quiet week in Dramaland. Today I speak about a few noteworthy developments and my followed dramas, a section which I have been neglecting a bit,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 14 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/12, Source
  Added episode 14 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 14
  2016/05/11
  After a case fully dedicated to Chairman Jeong Geun-mo's financial transactions it is the turn of one related to the cost of human life lost to his dirty business practices. As Jeong becomes more reckless and obsessed with destroying our Superman, his accomplices start to worry over their involvement with him. Hae-kyeong goes head to head with Deul-ho and Eun-jo in court and her motives are being questioned by those around her,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 13 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/11, Source
  Added episode 13 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  'Monster - 2016' beats 'Jackpot' again
  2016/05/10, Source
  "Monster - 2016" was ranked second place among Monday & Tuesday dramas. On the 12th and 25th of the last month, "Monster - 2016" beat "Jackpot" and was ranked second place at the time,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang can do it all: he saves Kang So-ra and catches criminal
  2016/05/10, Source
  On the episode 14 of KBS 2TVs' Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) saved Lee Eun-jo (Kang So-ra) from a dangerous situation and found the real criminal who had killed Lee Myeong-jo, who was the critical witness. On this day, Lee Eun-jo was kidnapped by a man who was sent by Chairman Jeong (Jung Won-joong) and then she was threatened with a knife by the kidnapper,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 13
  2016/05/09
  Our plot and character development make great strides in episode thirteen of "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho". It is amazing how people show their true colors when push comes to shove and now we get to see who Deul-ho's and justice's true allies and enemies are. Are those revelations surprising? Not really, but some are so very satisfying, especially when Deul-ho's fate is at stake. We still need more information on the past, but the present is definitely delivering,...More

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  'Jo Deul-ho' still unchallenged first runner without increase
  2016/05/09, Source
  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' kept its first place. According to the viewership rating survey by Nielsen Korea on May 10th, KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' was ranked first with its viewership rating of 11.8% nationwide,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang is falsely charged for murder with only 44 hours to clear up
  2016/05/09, Source
  On the episode 13 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) was falsely charged for murder. On this day, Jo Deul-ho was arrested all of sudden for the Lee Myeong-joon murder case. Sin Ji-wook (Ryu Soo-young) asked Jo Deul-ho, "Why did you kill him". Almost all of the evidences were indicating the criminal was Jo Deul-ho. As Jo Deul-ho answered, "Because I wanted to kill", Sin Ji-wook asked, "So you want to make a confession?" Jo Deul-ho then asked him back, "Isn't this the answer you wanted to hear from me? Do you think I killed him?",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Stars, Awards and Exports
  2016/05/07
  Join me in a week of awards, casting additions and even some new drama announcements. This time around I contemplate the drama race for appeal in the Chinese market, which we all know is becoming a top priority of wannabe-popular series. I also present to you some of our links for the upcoming 52nd Baeksang Arts Awards and take a look at some of the freshly cast or confirmed actors for upcoming dramas,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 12 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/05, Source
  Added episode 12 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  KBS hits the jackpot with Jang Hyuk, Kim Woo-bin and Park Bo-gum
  2016/05/04, Source
  KBS hit the jackpot. "Descendants of the Sun" hit it off big, "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is on top of its rank and even the new "Master - God of Noodles" is on a roll. Coming up next is "Uncontrollably Fond" and "Moonlight Drawn by Clouds". KBS is making a recovery from the nightmare of "Moorim School" and is making a new path,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 11 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/05/04, Source
  Added episode 11 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 12
  2016/05/03
  If things were serious in the last episode, they are deadly dangerous in episode twelve of "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho". Our villain is finally showing his biggest tricks, although they are interestingly very similar to his past ones and hopefully full of errors. Deul-ho is in deep water and what remains to be seen is who will aid and who will hinder him. Eun-jo will have a lot on her hands and so will Ji-wook,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 11
  2016/05/03
  Things get serious in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" as our main villain becomes more aggressive than ever. Eun-jo's step-father sparks a new case, new challenges and social commentary. Eun-jo herself reaches a boiling point, but now her time has hopefully come to get down to business. New adversaries surface and older ones falter as the chessboard rattles. Deul-ho's determination to risk everything is about to be challenged, but we know him pretty well by now,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" 1st, Park Shin-yang in accident, "Jackpot" 2nd and "Monster - 2016" 3rd
  2016/05/03, Source
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" came in first. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" came in 1st with 11.8% which is 0.8% higher than the previous episode,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" comes in first despite drop in percentage, "Jackpot" second
  2016/05/02, Source
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Jo Deul-ho came in first. According to Nielsen Korea, KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" rated 11.0%. This is 1.6% lower than the previous episode but still in first place,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Kang So-ra cries, Park Shin-yang consoles her
  2016/05/02, Source
  On the episode 11 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Lee Eun-jo (Kang So-ra) had difficult time because of his stepfather. On this day Lee Eun-jo found out her stepfather Hong Yoon-gi (Park Choong-sun) had been having troubles because of the corrupted conduct and illegal activities by Daehwa group. As people came into her mother's house and attached labels on her belongings according to the distraint order, Lee Eun-jo recollected a similar situation that had happened in the past,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Rom-coms, Psychos and Youth
  2016/04/30
  Have you been missing good ol' rom-coms, folks? You know, the kind where people do not cry for sixteen episodes and get some form of terminal illness. Well, let us see if those will be making a return and take a look at some recent drama trends while we are at it. More upcoming drama goodies are out, including some for new titles. Even less eventful weeks are full in Dramaland,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 10 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/28, Source
  Added episode 10 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 9 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/27, Source
  Added episode 9 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 10
  2016/04/26
  Everyone give the flashback fairy a round of applause, because she is here and she brings a lot of backstory with her. Episode ten gives us a little look into Deul-ho's and Hae-kyeong's less than blissful life together, as well as his musical interrogation room meetings with Dae-soo. I find myself with more questions than answers, but the past is returning and maybe bringing those answers with it. Chairman Jeong's time has come yet again,...More

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  "Jackpot" VS "Monster - 2016", a battle for ranks
  2016/04/26, Source
  The fight for second place is intense. According to Nielsen Korea, the tenth episode of the KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" rated 12.6%,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang in love can't be any sweeter than this
  2016/04/26, Source
  On the episode 10 of 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) recalled his love story with Jang Haegyeong (Park Sol-mi) ten years ago. Jang Haegyeong was a junior prosecutor working in the same office with Jo Deul-ho. Jang Haegyeong fell in love with him first. Jang Haegyeong brought banchan for Jo Deul-ho. Jo Deul-ho asked her, "Do you like me? If it's just out of curiosity, stop it here. Can you go all the way until the end?",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 9
  2016/04/25
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" can go heavy on the sugar-coating and feel-good approach at times, but I cannot blame a show for trying to give some hope and joy. The time has come for our food criminal to get her just des(s)erts in this case and Deul-ho is definitely eager to provide. Eun-jo is hanging onto her dream and desired mentor, but life is not so peachy when you are broke. Hire her already,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" stays in the lead, "Jackpot" and "Monster - 2016" struggle in 2nd and 3rd place
  2016/04/25, Source
  Park Shin-yang, Kang So-ra, Ryu Soo-young and Park Sol-mi's "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" came in first,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang uncovers ugly truth of the kindergarten owner
  2016/04/25, Source
  On the episode 9 of KBS 2TVs' Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) went to the kindergarten owner and knelt down in front of her. Prior to this on this day, the parents went to the owner of kindergarten and asked to open the kindergarten again. The owner, hiding her wish to open the kindergarten again, told the parents, "If your lawyer would comesto me and apologize to me on his knees, I'll open". The parents asked Jo Deul-ho and told him, "If you'd help us just one more time with this, we won't forget about your generous help forever",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Drama Fights and Trolling Rumors
  2016/04/23
  We have had quite an eventful week in Dramaland. KBS, SM C&C and SBS are getting into a fight while actors and the fate of a drama are caught in the middle, rumors become news only to be refuted and we have a casting which is already dividing viewers. As usual, upcoming drama goodies and my personal drama updates are included, so join me in a recap of the craziness,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 8 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/21, Source
  Added episode 8 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 7 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/20, Source
  Added episode 7 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 8
  2016/04/19
  Another case is almost done and "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" keeps doing what it does well. A lot of Deul-ho's successes rely on good people doing the right thing and bad people not taking things further, but there are lessons to be found in this idealistic view. Aside from morals and case solving, I believe one of our antagonists may be worse than I thought. Let me know if I am being oversuspicious,...More

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  Kang So-ra, pouty and gloomy in picture from "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/04/19, Source
  Actress Kang So-ra looks funny in a picture that she posted on Instagram. She looks tired and resting on the sofa. She deliberately made herself look like that for the picture,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" comes out on top, with "Jackpot" and "Monster - 2016" trailing
  2016/04/19, Source
  By the fourth week, the dynamics have been set to "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho", "Jackpot" and "Monster - 2016". According to Nielsen Korea, KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" rated 12.1%. This is 0.5% less than the previous day and it's the only one with a two digit number,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang misses his daughter's birthday party due to a case to solve
  2016/04/19, Source
  On the episode 8 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) had to turn around at the moment when he was about to meet his daughter Soo-bin (Heo Jung-eun) because he had a case to solve. On this day, Jo Deul-ho went to his daughter's birthday party, but he received a phone call from Lee Eun-jo (Kang So-ra), whom he had asked to take care of Seo-hyeon. Lee Eun-jo told him that Seo-hyeon's condition was serious after she ate food provided at the kindergarten. Jo Deul-ho had to turn around to leave,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 7
  2016/04/18
  Deul-ho finally discovers his true calling beyond the case of Michael Jeong and Eun-jo incorporates herself in our team, which is always welcoming her presence. Episode 7 marks the opening of a case not related to our main villain, at least not so far. Most importantly, Deul-ho's triumphant return faces some problems, as he struggles between his role as a father and a newfound hero for the people,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" sets another record
  2016/04/18, Source
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" set a record. According to Nielsen Korea, KBS2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" rated 12.6%. This is 0.2% more than the previous episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang finally sees daughter again in three years
  2016/04/18, Source
  On the episode 7 on April 18th of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) met his daughter Jo Soo-bin (Heo Jung-eun) for the first time in three years. Jo Deul-ho was lying down disappointed with himself after he lost track of Michael Jeong. At the moment, his daughter walked in his office and called 'Dad',...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Age Gaps and Noodles
  2016/04/16
  I do not always pick complex subjects, but when I do, I pile them on. This week I briefly talk about disability and age gaps in upcoming dramas, although the topics deserve much more discussion than I can spare them here. You also get more promotional goodies, as we look into some dramas from the new season. I have my picks. They are many. Send help,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 6 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/14, Source
  Added episode 6 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 6
  2016/04/13
  So many important and intense things happen in episode 6 that I actually needed a break and a glass of water before starting my work on this piece. Eun-jo has finally made her big decision about life as a lawyer and we are moving past the introduction. Ji-wook and Hae-kyeong just entered the delightful grey zone, there are wins, losses, regrets and redemption. The future of "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"? Unknown, but I will be anticipating it with glee,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 5 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/13, Source
  Added episode 5 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" sets another record
  2016/04/12, Source
  The KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" set another record. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" set another record with 12.4% while SBS "Jackpot" and MBC "Monster - 2016" rated 8.4% and 8.7%,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang begins counterattack against the Privileged
  2016/04/12, Source
  On the episode 6 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) aimed at Daehwa Group. As Jo Deul-ho's regular potato stew restaurant was forced to be demolished, he volunteered to defend the owner of the restaurant. To make things worse, the lawyer for the other side, Michael Chang happened to be Lee Eun-jo (Kang So-ra). However, Jo Deul-ho did not change his original intention,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 5
  2016/04/11
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is relentlessly pursuing the right to be quirky and sometimes downright weird, as our hero creates larger-than-life schemes to protect his client. Eun-jo's new position as his rival in a case close to her heart gives us her backstory and leads her on the path we know she will take. Last, but not least, Park Shin-yang's granny pampering quota keeps being filled and yes, it is still adorable,...More

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  "Monster - 2016" expected to put up a good fight
  2016/04/11, Source
  "Monster - 2016" came in 2nd based in Seoul. According to Nielsen Korea, the KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" rated 12.3%, SBS "Jackpot" 9.2% and "Monster - 2016" 8.2%. The gap between the three dramas isn't much so there is expected to be heated competition,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang meets ex-wife Park Sol-mi where he proposed to her
  2016/04/11, Source
  On the episode 5 of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) met his ex-wife Jang Hae-gyeong (Park Sol-mi) again. Jang Hae-gyeong went to the potato stew restaurant, against which she was having a lawsuit. The restaurant is the place Jo Deul-ho had proposed to Jang Hae-gyeong in the past. She shed tears thinking about the good old days between the two. Jo Deul-ho came out at the moment and she tried to leave the place hurriedly. However, she ended up having a conversation with him,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Casting Spree and a Familiar Deal
  2016/04/09
  This season is determined to not give us a moment's rest with all the upcoming dramas and their involved names. "Entertainers" and "Lucky Romance" will be hitting us hard with their stars soon, "Deal" may get a promising lead for its less-than-promising premise and new promotional material is bombarding us almost daily. I see some tough choices between dramas in my future,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 4 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/07, Source
  Added episode 4 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 3 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/04/06, Source
  Added episode 3 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 4
  2016/04/05
  Deul-ho continues to be one crazy son of a gun and he keeps making that work to his advantage. Episode 4 concludes Byeon Ji-sik's (Kim Gi-cheon) story, but the fight against Chairman Jeong (Jung Won-joong) is far from over. Instead a new case presents itself and while clumsily connected to all of our key characters in terms of writing, it keeps the show moving forward,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Jackpot" Episode 4
  2016/04/05
  Episode 4 of "Jackpot" saw some marked improvement in structure and intrigue, but the ratings don't reflect that. It dropped below "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"'s 11.3% to a single-digit 9.5%. Perhaps it's the unexpected slapstick humor that threw viewers off. However what grabbed me was the sense of family scattered throughout the hour. Dae-gil and his father and adopted grandfather are a rather silly trio,...More

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  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" catches up with "Jackpot", 11.3% VS 9.5%
  2016/04/05, Source
  The tables have been turned. The KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" came in first. According to Nielsen Korea, "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" came in first with 11.3%. This is 0.4% more than the previous episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang with no money and no supporters is rich enough at his heart
  2016/04/05, Source
  On the 4th episode of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' won the appeal for his defendant Byeon Ji-sik (Kim Gi-cheon) at the court. Jo Deul-ho had to find a different way to prove his defendant was innocent because the defendant did not want to involve his son Byeon Seung-mo (Son Seung-won) in the trial. He concluded that, as far as he could prove that Roh Gwang-soo found dead at the Yeonhee-dong restaurant had died before the blaze had started, he would be able to win the appeal,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 3
  2016/04/04
  The power of Byeon Ji-sik's words may have hit Deul-ho and Eun-jo hard, but it is surprisingly the latter, supposedly the more naive and oblivious of the two who understands what she feels and what this means to her first. Episode 3 continues with the trial, but we also get more backstory on some of our characters, including our guest father and son,...More

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  Park Shin-hye, Shin Se-kyung, Kang So-ra, the trio from 1990
  2016/04/04, Source
  It's the birth of another trio. Shin Se-kyung, Park Shin-hye, Kang So-ra and other actresses who were born in 1990 are taking over the drama scene. They are the solution to the '20s actress famine' and are rising to be the new central axis. They are popular, publicly liked and talented. Jun Ji-hyun, Song Hye-kyo, Kim Tae-hee and other actresses in their 30s are another set of trios apart from Seolhyun, Hyeri and Suzy in their 20s,...More

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  "Jackpot" comes in first place
  2016/04/04, Source
  "Jackpot" came in first but "Monster - 2016" and "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" are right behind it. According to Nielsen Korea, the third episode of the SBS drama "Jackpot" rated 11.6%,...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang finds critical evidence to overturn result of trial
  2016/04/04, Source
  On the 4th episode of KBs' 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', Jo Deul-ho diligently fought alone to prove his defendant was innocent. Jo Deul-ho obtained a CCTV recording that might be able to overturn the result of Ji-sik's trial. Next day, he played the recording at the court; however, the video was something else because it had been switched stealthily by someone. Deul-ho was perplexed and Ji-sik's son showed up at the court,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Powerhouse Pairings and Another Exclusive
  2016/04/02
  Spring is fun, but summer is winking at us and throwing popular pairings at our faces. We are paying attention, summer. Join me as I give you some pretty exciting casting news, more upcoming drama goodies and ramblings. Also, Jasper Cho! No, I cannot actually give him to you, but you could have your question answered by him in our upcoming exclusive interview,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 2 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/31, Source
  Added episode 2 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 2
  2016/03/30
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" has had one pretty impressive first week with episode two continuing to build our characters and their strengths and weaknesses, giving us a better look into our villains and delivering on the comedy as well. Most importantly, it is potentially a major turning point for Deul-ho and Eun-jo, showing us a glimpse into their future together,...More

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  [Spoiler] Added episode 1 captures for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/30, Source
  Added episode 1 captures for the Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  "Jackpot" hits 12.2%, topping "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/03/29, Source
  Jang Keun-suk beat Park Shin-yang by a little. According to Nielsen Korea, the SBS drama "Jackpot" rated 12.2%. This is 0.4% more than the previous episode. It exceeded the new KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Spoiler] 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang ignites the beginning of new career as lawyer
  2016/03/29, Source
  On the second episode of KBS 2TV's Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) became in charge of a defendant of an arson-murder case that had happened three years ago. Three years ago, Jo Deul-ho had destroyed all the evidences of the crime that Chairman Jeong (Jung Won-joong)'s son had committed and ordered a stay of proceedings. It was the same case coincidentally. Jo Deul-ho still had all the evidences of the tire traces he had investigated at the time,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Jackpot" Episode 1
  2016/03/28
  In the new slew of dramas "Jackpot" came in on top at 11.8% again "Monster - 2016" (7.3%) and "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" (10.1%). Director Nam Geon's directing style is grand and direct, while Kwon Soon-gyoo's writing takes on its trademark meandering style. The two don't quite fit together, but the epic quality of the first episode cannot be denied, especially not with the exquisite background score and crisply filmed scenes,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Review] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Episode 1
  2016/03/28
  "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is here and he aims to seek justice with every fiber of his homeless attire. He will troll you into submission and make you pay for your wrongdoings - in servings of spare ribs. Park Shin-yang is in town, folks, and he is back with quite the entrance. There is no better indication of a promising show than laughing, crying, cheering and fangirling all in one episode,...More

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  [Spoiler] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" Park Shin-yang's spectacular life, from prosecutor to beggar to lawyer
  2016/03/28, Source
  Park Shin-yang in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" has had a spectacular life. On the first episode of the new KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho", Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) lost his job after failing to protect Kang Il-goo (Choi Jae-hwan),...More

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  "Jackpot" starts off at 11.8%
  2016/03/28, Source
  "Jackpot" came in first. According to Nielsen Korea, the new SBS drama "Jackpot" rated 11.8% on the 29th. This is 0.5% less than the first episode of "Six Flying Dragons" but still in first place,...More

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  Korean dramas starting today 2016/03/28 in Korea
  2016/03/28, Source
  Korean dramas starting today 2016/03/28 in Korea "Jackpot", "Monster - 2016", "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" and "Tomorrow Boy",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Battle of the OTPs
  2016/03/26
  The Monday-Tuesday prime time dramas are approaching and we have casting confirmations, promotional material and more for a lot of works. Busy time for us busy drama fans. I am also happy to introduce some new drama related content I will be handling for the site starting soon. Join me in my ramblings and drop a comment to let me know how your drama week went,...More

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  [HanCinema's Drama Preview] "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/03/26
  There is so much meta goodness in a shunned star actor playing a shunned star prosecutor who is out to rediscover the fun in his work after taking a tumble. The goodness is even greater when the promotion for this new piece uses these events for some fun humor. "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is Park Shin-yang's return to Dramaland. Hopefully he can bring the fun back with him,...More

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  Today's Photo: March 24, 2016 [2]
  2016/03/24, Source
  Kang So-ra poses at a press junket for her new TV series "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" in Seoul on Wednesday,...More

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  Kang So-ra reveals her behind-the-scenes images from 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/21, Source
  Kang So-ra revealed her snap shots from the filming set of 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'. She recently posted the photos on her personal Instagram with hashtags, "# NeighborhoodLawyerJo Deul-ho #Lee Eun-jo #AccidentSoon!",...More

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  'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' unveils official trailer featuring Park Shin-yang's turbulent life
  2016/03/20, Source
  KBS 2TV's upcoming Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' has unveiled an official trailer, announcing the birth of the oddball lawyer to the rescue of ordinary people with legal problems. 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' depicts lawyer Jo Deul-ho's lonely fight, who goes through thick and thin in order to protect his clients, who live their honest daily life,...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] "Oppas" Are Bad for You
  2016/03/19
  Another week, another selection of drama news. We had all sorts of things happening these past few days, from the regular to the outrageous. The time is approaching for upcoming dramas, some star-studded new ones have begun their run and Song Joong-ki is here to steal you from your lovers and possibly ruin your life and health. Ok, maybe not,...More

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  "Jackpot" VS "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" VS "Monster - 2016", big bang
  2016/03/17, Source
  The 3 ground-wave companies are starting a new battle this 28th. The SBS drama "Six Flying Dragons" is currently in the lead. Then comes MBC "Glamorous Temptation" and KBS "Babysitter". However, the upcoming dramas are hard to tell which one will be the most popular. That's because the upcoming dramas have the best cast and are prepared to battle for 1st place,...More

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  [Video] Third teaser video released for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/16, Source
  Third teaser video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Photos] Added new poster for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/14, Source
  Added new poster for the upcoming Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Exclusives and Debacles
  2016/03/12
  Join yours truly, writer and community manager Orion with more drama news this week. And what a busy week it has been. The "Cheese in the Trap" controversies keep coming, we have a truck-load of new goodies from upcoming shows and our exclusive interview with "Moorim School" actor Sam Okyere is finally here,...More

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  [Video] Second teaser video released for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/10, Source
  Second teaser video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  Male star battle
  2016/03/07, Source
  There's going to be a battle between broadcasting stations ground-wave and cable. Actors are going to be responsible for the four dramas. Unfortunately, actresses have been pushed out of the Monday and Tuesday game,...More

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  "Six Flying Dragons" near end, showdown between 3 new dramas
  2016/03/06, Source
  Dramas on Monday and Tuesday are being reset. SBS "Six Flying Dragons" has been in the lead all this while but it's near its end and so will the MBC drama "Glamorous Temptation". KBS 2TV drama "Moorim School" is closing a week ahead of time and all the ground-wave broadcasting stations are being reset. - Proven original "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  [Orion's Drama News] Death and Taxes
  2016/03/05
  Welcome back to weekly drama news with writer and community manager Orion. During this week I keep piling on the upcoming drama goodies and speak about my followed shows, both of which will be regular categories here. I also address the elephant in the room (no, not me, the other one) called "Cheese in the Trap", which you will be able to read more about in my review next week,...More

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  [Video] First teaser video released for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/03/04, Source
  First teaser video released for the upcoming Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho",...More

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  Highly anticipated 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' Park Shin-yang and Kang So-ra to show off oddball chemistry
  2016/02/29, Source
  KBS 2TV's forthcoming Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho', which will talk about law close to our daily life while delivering fun and touching stories, had unveiled their behind-the-scenes still cuts featuring the unique chemistry between Park Shin-yang and Kang So-ra. The first encounter of the leading actor and actress happens in a police station and the two show off such a unique chemistry completely different from the pairs you have been seeing in other dramas,...More

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  [Photos] Added first stills of Park Shin-yang and updated cast for the Korean drama 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'
  2016/02/25, Source
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  Forthcoming drama, 'Beautiful Mind' secures airtime with KBS
  2016/02/16, Source
  KBS has confirmed to broadcast the new drama, "Beautiful Mind". An associate with KBS told The Fact on February 16th on the phone, ""Beautiful Mind" has been programmed as a Monday & Tuesday drama. It is slated to begin in the end of May after 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' has finished",...More

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  ZE:A member Kim Dong-jun joins 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' cast
  2016/02/04, Source
  ZE:A member Kim Dong-jun has joined KBS' new Monday & Tuesday drama, 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho'. He is now determined to solidify his stance as an actor. 'Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho' with its premiere date set in March is a humanity drama that talks about law close to our daily life while delivering fun and touching stories to drama fans,...More

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  Park Sol-mi to star in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/02/02, Source
  Actress Park Sol-mi is starring in the KBS 2TV drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho". "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is about a lawyer named Jo Deul-ho (Park Shin-yang) who broke all bias about the job of being a lawyer and does everything in his power for his clients,...More

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  Kang So-ra looks elegant in a revealing black lace dress
  2016/02/01, Source
  Actress Kang So-ra showed off her elegant dress look. On February 2nd, Kang So-ra posted a photo of herself captioned with 'SelfieStagram' on her personal Instagram,...More

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  Kang So-ra, Lee Sung-kyung and Seo Ye-ji, 90s babies
  2016/01/20, Source
  Actors Yoo Seung-ho, Park Bo-gum, Seo Kang-joon and others born in the year 1993 have taken over the drama scene in 2016. Now, actresses like Kang So-ra, Lee Sung-kyung and Seo Ye-ji are getting ready to come forth. Kang So-ra was the first to debut compared to the others. She came out in 2009 with the movie "4th Period Mystery" and continued to star in dramas such as "Rude Miss Young-Ae Season 12", "Our Women", "Dream High 2", "Ugly Alert", "Doctor Stranger", "Incomplete Life", "Warm and Cozy" and more,...More

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  Kang So-ra and Park Shin-yang to star in "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/01/18, Source
  Actor Park Shin-yang and actress Kang So-ra are starring in a new KBS 2TV drama called "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho". "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho" is a drama based on a web-toon,...More

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  Upcoming Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"
  2016/01/02, Source
  Added the upcoming Korean drama "Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho"'s page to HanCinema database,...More

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