Ha Young to lead drama The Long Shot Trial with Lee Je Hoon – here’s what we know about the plot
The buzz around K-dramas ramped up today as we now have confirmation that actress Ha Young will be joining Lee Je Hoon as the female lead in the upcoming SBS drama The Long Shot Trial — a fresh legal series set to air in 2027.
The drama promises to blend courtroom intrigue with comedy and character-driven storytelling.
Lee Je Hoon’s role in The Long Shot Trial
At the Korean drama’s heart is Kwon Baek, a once-celebrated attorney who sees his career unravel after a bribery scandal strips him of his law license. Years later, he returns not as a lawyer, but as the eccentric office manager of a scrappy law firm he founded, determined to take on cases others have written off as unwinnable.
Lee Je Hoon, fresh off the success of recent high-profile roles and acclaimed performances in K-dramas like Taxi Driver and The Art of Negotiation, takes on this role.
It will mark his first time playing a character connected with the legal profession.
Ha Young steps into a breakout role
As for Ha Young, she will portray Yeo Shim Hee, an earnest and tenacious rookie attorney who joins the unconventional firm despite lacking financial backing or elite connections. Unaware of Kwon Baek’s troubled past and scandal, she initially idolizes him, only to be surprised by the oddball nature of the man behind the legend.
But, what begins as a clash between idealism and reality gradually evolves into mutual respect and partnership.
As Yeo Shim Hee learns from Kwon Baek’s unconventional methods, she grows into her own as a lawyer.
In other words, a K-drama that promises viewers a dynamic arc filled with both professional breakthroughs and emotional depth.
Fresh Take on Legal Drama
The Long Shot Trial is described in South Korean news media as a legal detective series with a light-hearted edge, leaning into the charm of its misfit ensemble and the creative ways they tackle cases.
Unlike traditional courtroom narratives focused solely on trials, this drama will spotlight the people and processes behind building winning cases, offering an interesting insight into justice and teamwork.
Meanwhile, the pairing of a seasoned actor like Lee Je Hoon with a rising star like Ha Young has already generated excitement among fans, who are eager to see how their onscreen chemistry will bring this unique story to life.
Considering Lee Je Hoon has yet to let down his female co-star, my guess is their chemistry should be epic.
No word yet on when The Long Shot Trial will premiere, but it is expected to be some time in 2027.
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