Go Hyun-jung considers facing Park Shin-yang in Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2

19 August 28, 2018January 10, 2019

Go Hyun-jung considers facing Park Shin-yang in Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2

by tineybeanie

The last time we saw Go Hyun-jung (Dear My Friends), she was bowing out of SBS’s legal crime drama Return after the revelation of heavy strife on the production set. It looks like she may make her glorious comeback with another legal drama, Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho 2. Actor Park Shin-yang confirmed long ago that he’d be reprising his role as the titular lawyer for this highly anticipated second season. And these two actors are both powerhouses who know how to command a screen, so I’m eagerly looking forward to watching them together.

Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho is a drama series based on a manhwa that depicts an eccentric lawyer and how he fights to protect the weak and innocent from the powerful. The first season was about how the main character, who had been a rising star prosecutor, adjusted to going from hero to zero when he blew the whistle on the corruption within the prosecutorial department. The airing of its first episode in May 2016 recorded a 10 percent rating, and the ratings rose to 17.3 percent at its peak (almost a miracle in today’s drama-watching environment for a weekday miniseries). It’s no wonder why KBS tried to extend the drama sooo many times.

At this point, it looks like both Go Hyun-jung’s side and the Neighborhood Lawyer team are cautiously proceeding with negotiations because of the past scandal. But it’d be pretty awesome if Go confirmed, especially because her character is supposed to be the main antagonist. I’m already imagining a modern Mishil dominating a scrappy underdog Jo Deul-ho, and the chemistry would be off the charts.

In the meantime, you can get a glimpse of Go Hyun-jung at the 23rd Busan International Film Festival, where she’ll be a judge for newcomer actor awards.

Via Munhwa, Xports News

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1 mary

August 28, 2018 at 12:32 PM

*puts paws* I want this (and I'm super glad her career's not dead)

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2 Mimu

August 28, 2018 at 1:43 PM

Park Shin-Yang + Go Hyun-Jung = Solid casting.
If she accepts then it'll be a best & major comeback for her after the fallout.
I hope she accepts.
*Earnestly praying*

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3 Wag-a-muffin

August 28, 2018 at 2:39 PM

I love her. (But I can't look at her without hearing Mi-sil music.)

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bbstl 🧹

August 28, 2018 at 5:25 PM

And once I hear it, I look for Kim Nam Gil 🙁

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dee

August 29, 2018 at 7:07 AM

Bi Dam is here with me rn

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4 astromantic

August 28, 2018 at 5:26 PM

Rise, Go Hyun-jung! Rise!!!

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5 sparks121

August 28, 2018 at 6:40 PM

Go Hyun Jung? Well, looks like I'm watching this should she sign on. Too excited about this pairing. She's excellent whatever she does but playing an antagonist makes this an even more exciting prospect.

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6 songsong

August 29, 2018 at 12:46 AM

That's a solid casting, Park Shin Yang and Go Hyun Jung.
But I would miss Kang Sora as Lawyer Jo's right hand woman. Wonder if she is being casted and also the Tom & Jerry couple helping Mr Jo!

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7 Amanda

August 29, 2018 at 4:24 AM

Finally some news about Season 2! Was starting to think it will never happen but looks like they’re definitely working on it. So excited, i loved the first season.

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8 john

August 29, 2018 at 5:25 AM

Yay. I didn’t finish Neighborhood Lawyer Jo Deul-ho, but I’ll tune in for Go Hyun-jung.

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9 kororo

August 29, 2018 at 7:34 AM

Yes, I'm here for it, I didn't know but I need this in my drama watcher life !!!! Please !

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10 fab

August 29, 2018 at 7:52 AM

Hope she confirms! That can also mean that the backlash from the previous drama didn't affect her badly. Power to her.

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kiara

August 29, 2018 at 8:29 AM

It's still Mishil's time to rule!

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11 poliwag

August 29, 2018 at 8:10 AM

I want this so much, make her charismatically badass. Crossing swords with Park Shinyang! The wit! The humor!

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fab

August 29, 2018 at 8:30 AM

I wanna see full on battles of all of that.

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12 bong-soo

August 29, 2018 at 9:24 AM

Another bit of good casting news. I only know Go Hyung-jung from her work on RETURN. I thought she was giving a fine performance up until her exit. I give GYH a lot of credit for standing up for her convictions re the whole situation on the RETURN set. Good luck to GHY.