The Good Wife (2016 South Korean TV Series)

The Good Wife is a South Korean television drama series that aired on tvN from July 8 to August 27, 2016. The series is a remake of the American television drama of the same name, which originally starred Julianna Margulies. The Korean adaptation consists of 16 episodes and was broadcast in the Friday and Saturday 20:30 time slot.

Promotional poster for The Good Wife — Promotional poster for the 2016 South Korean drama The Good Wife.

Plot Synopsis

The story follows Kim Hye-Kyung, a woman who returns to her career as an attorney after a 15-year hiatus. Her decision to resume practicing law is prompted by a major scandal involving her husband, Lee Tae-Joon, a high-profile prosecutor who is arrested for corruption. As she navigates the complexities of the legal system and rebuilds her professional identity, she must also confront the personal fallout of her husband's public disgrace.

Cast

The series features an ensemble cast led by Jeon Do-Yeon, marking her return to television drama following her role in the 2005 SBS series Lovers in Prague. Key cast members include:

Jeon Do-Yeon as Kim Hye-Kyung
Yoo Ji-Tae as Lee Tae-Joon
Yoon Kye-Sang as Seo Joong-Won
Kim Seo-Hyung as Seo Myung-Hee
Nana as Kim Dan

Cast ensemble — The main cast of The Good Wife.

Production

The series was directed by Lee Jung-Hyo and written by Han Sang-Woon. It occupied the tvN time slot previously held by Dear My Friends and was succeeded by The K2 in September 2016.