‘Law And The City’ Producer Shares What Makes A K-Drama A Hit
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The realistic legal drama ‘Law and the City’ is popular domestically and internationally. CJ ENM Kim Ho-jun is the producer of the Korean drama Law and the City, a CJ ENM drama which stars Lee Jong-suk (W, Romance Is A Bonus Book), Mun Ka-young (My Dearest Nemesis, True Beauty), Kang You-seok (Resident Playbook), Ryu Hye-young (The Nice Guy) and Lim Sung-jae (Newtopia). The k-drama is a hit with viewers due to its compelling storyline involving attorneys in Seoul’s Seocho-dong neighborhood. It’s not the only successful drama recently produced by Kim Ho-jun. He’s the producer responsible for the 2024 hit dramas Lovely Runner, starring Kim Hye-yoon and Byeon Woo-Seok, and No Gain No Love, starring Shin Min-ah and Kim Young-dae. “With Lovely Runner, I came on board when most of the setup was already in place, and the script itself was a textbook example of strong drama writing,” said Kim. “The character arcs, emotional build-up and pacing were near flawless, which convinced me to move forward with it. But what truly cemented my belief in its success was seeing footage of the lead actors. Their performances were so natural and immersive—it felt like Sun-jae and Sol were real breathing people.” Viewers agreed and the drama became a fan favorite. No Gain No Love was also a hit. Given how perfectly all the actors fit their roles, it might surprise viewers to learn that Kim made a casting change rather late in the game. “With No Gain, No Love, I actually made a casting change mid-production,” said Kim. I was confident because the new leads matched their characters so well in both personality and presence. That real-life alignment gave the show a sense of authenticity. This kind of actor-character synergy is something I always prioritize in casting decisions.” What was it about…
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