Series synopsis
Diary of a Prosecutor, also known as 검사내전 is a South Korean drama television series that premiered on JTBC on December 16, 2019. It ended on February 11, 2020. It was created by Park Yeon-seon. It stars Lee Sun-kyun, Jung Ryeo-won, Lee Sung-jae and Kim Kwang-kyu.
The stories of overworked prosecutors's daily lives in Seoul. A drama depicting the mundane daily routine of overworked prosecutors staying up all night to tackle all the different cases handed over by the police.
Premise
The stories of overworked prosecutors's daily lives in Seoul. A drama depicting the mundane daily routine of overworked prosecutors staying up all night to tackle all the different cases handed over by the police.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lee Sun-kyun as Lee Sun-Woong
- Jung Ryeo-won as Cha Myung-Joo
- Lee Sung-jae as Jo Min-Ho
- Kim Kwang-kyu as Hong Jong-Hak
- Jeon Seong-woo as Kim Jung-Woo
- Lee Sang-hee as Oh Yoon-Jin
- Baek Hyun-joo as Jang Man-Ok
- Kang Ye-seo as Yang Eun-Jeong
Supporting cast
- Ahn Eun-jin as Sung Mi-ran
- Ahn Chang-hwan as Lee Jung-Hwan
- Jeong Jae-seong as Kim In-Joo
- Kim Yong-hee as Nam Byung-Joon
- Cha Soon-bae as Lawyer Choi Tae-Joong
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 16 | December 16, 2019 | February 11, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Welcome to Jinyeong Branch Sun Woong, a prosecutor at the Jinyeong Branch in the southernmost of Korea introduces his workplace. The case he’s working on now is a dispute between a shaman and his customer. They believe he didn’t perform exorcism after being paid, but the shaman himself disagrees. He’s performed in at least 21 times. As the investigation carries on, Sun Woong does recognize the shaman’s abilities. But something doesn’t seem right. |
December 16, 2019 |
| 2 |
Myung Ju Comes to Jinyeong Branch Sun Woong is surprised to see Myung Ju, an old acquaintance he’s known since in college years. She’s pretty, smart, and one of the most competent prosecutors in Korea. Everyone at the Jinyeong Branch start to wonder what must’ve caused her to come all the way down to this countryside. |
December 17, 2019 |
| 3 |
Don’t Fall for Her Act Jung Woo gets to work with Myung Ju. On his first day in Myung Ju’s office, an old lady wearing shabby clothes comes to the office. He falls for the old lady’s act, and that’s when Myung Ju shows up to set things right. Meanwhile, Jong Hak is heavily stressed out from work and pressured by his colleagues and supervisor, and he ends up falling ill and being taken to the hospital. |
December 23, 2019 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | JTBC |
|---|---|
| First aired | December 16, 2019 |
| Last aired | February 11, 2020 |
| Runtime | 65 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Monday, Tuesday at 21:30:00 |