SBS legal drama Good Partner is officially returning with a second season, bringing back Jang Nara and adding Kim Hyeyoon to the cast.
On January 1, the production team of Good Partner 2 released a teaser video confirming the drama’s comeback. The preview highlights Jang Nara’s return as veteran divorce lawyer Cha Eunkyung, while introducing Kim Hyeyoon as a newly appointed rookie attorney.
In the teaser, Cha Eunkyung confidently declares, “Just trust me,” reaffirming her authority as a seasoned professional. Kim Hyeyoon’s character immediately fires back with, “No trust me,” signaling the bold ambition and sharp edge of the new-generation lawyer.
A Proven Hit Returns
Season 1 of Good Partner concluded in September 2024, centering on the unlikely partnership between a star divorce attorney who treats divorce as her calling and a newcomer facing her first cases. The series explored professional growth, ethical dilemmas, and emotional resilience within the legal field.
Jang Nara previously starred opposite Nam Jihyun, with the duo’s “sweet and salty” workplace chemistry earning praise for balancing humor, empathy, and emotional payoff. The drama approached divorce a heavy subject from multiple perspectives, resonating with a wide audience.
Authentic Storytelling, Strong Ratings
Written by a real life divorce lawyer, Good Partner stood out for its grounded storytelling and realistic case depictions. According to Nielsen Korea, the series debuted at 7.8% viewership and climbed to a peak rating of 18.7%, cementing its status as one of SBS’s most successful dramas of the year.
What’s Next
With Kim Hyeyoon joining the cast, Season 2 is expected to refresh the dynamic while maintaining the sharp legal storytelling that defined the first installment. Details about additional cast members and storyline direction have yet to be announced.
Good Partner 2 is scheduled to premiere later this year on SBS.
Editor’s Insight
The new teaser then makes the next hook immediately clear by pairing Jang Nara’s established authority with Kim Hye Yoon’s sharper, younger energy, which suggests the series understands exactly how to refresh itself without abandoning what worked. In other words, the real appeal here is not just “the hit is back,” but that the comeback seems designed to turn experience versus ambition into the new emotional engine of the story