''Ms. Hammurabi'' () is a 2018

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written by Moon Yoo-seok, the chief judge of Seoul Eastern District Court, and starring

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, and

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. It is based on the screenwriter's own novel of the same name, which was first serialized in 2015 on ''

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'' and was later published in paperback form in 2016 by Munhakdongne Publishing Group. It aired on

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from May 21 to July 16, 2018, every Monday and Tuesday at 23:00 ( KST) for 16 episodes. The series was well received by viewers for its fresh perspective on judges, as well as its honest depiction of adversities in modern-day Korean society.

Synopsis

The series tells the story of the life of judges and the various disputes that they have to settle.

Cast

Main

as Park Cha Oh-reum, a passionate and idealistic rookie judge who stays by her beliefs and stands for justice. *

as Lim Ba-reun, an elite judge who prioritizes principles and sticks to the rules. *

as Han Se-sang, a down-to-earth chief judge with years of experience and knowledge who understands the harsh realities of life. *

Ryu Deok-hwan Ryu Deok-hwan (; born June 12, 1987) is a South Korean actor. Career Ryu Deok-hwan began his career as a child actor on stage at age 6. Among his early TV drama appearances was a role on the popular ''Lifetime in the Country'' which he played ...

as Jung Bo-wang, an elite judge from Department 43, beside Department 44, who knows almost everything about everyone. *

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as Lee Do-yeon, a stenographer for Department 44 who has a secret nighttime job.

Supporting

Lee Tae-sung Lee Tae-sung (; born Lee Sung-deok on April 21, 1985) is a South Korean actor. He is known for his roles in '' 26 Years Diary'', '' Playful Kiss'', ''Rooftop Prince'' and '' My Golden Life'' and is currently a cast member of the reality show '' ...

as Min Yong-joon * Lee Jae-woo as Judge Cheon Seong-hoon *

Ahn Nae-sang Ahn Nae-sang (; born December 25, 1964) is a South Korean actor. He began his career on the stage, and in 1994 made his film debut in the Bong Joon-ho short film ''Baeksekin'' ("White Man" or "White-collar worker"), followed by Jang Sun-woo's ...

as Chief presiding judge * Cha Soon-bae as Sung Gong-choong *

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as Bae Gong-dae * Kim Hong-fa as Chief Judge * Lee Cheol-min as Maeng Sa-sung * Yum Ji-young as Yoon Ji-young * Lee Yea-eun as Lee Dan-di *

Kim Bo-yoon Kim Bo-yoon (; born December 18, 2001) is a South Korean actress. She is known for her roles in dramas such as ''Good Casting'', '' Ms. Hammurabi'', ''At Eighteen'' and ''All of Us Are Dead''. She also appeared in movies '' The Battleship Islan ...

as Han Seo-yeon * Kim Ji-sung as Kim Da-in * Kim Hyun as Park Cha-oh Reum's aunt *

Kim Young-ok Kim Young-ok (; born January 6, 1938) is a South Korean actress who debuted in 1957. She is known as South Korea's "National Grandma" for her many portrayals of grandmothers in film and television. Career In 1959, Kim joined the Chuncheon B ...

as Oh-reum's grandmother * Park Sun-cheon as Lim Ba-reum's mother * Ko In-beom as Lim Ba-reum's father *

Cha Soo-yeon Cha Soo-yeon (; born August 15, 1981) is a South Korean actress. She is best known for her leading role in the 2008 film '' Beautiful''. Filmography Film *'' On the Way'' (2014) *'' The Scent'' (2012) *'' Helpless'' (2012) *''Love Call'' (2011) ...

as Hong Eun-ji *

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as Park Cha Oh-reum's mother * Hong Hee-woon as Lawyer Go Jin-tae * Kim Wook as Lee Ga-on * Son Ji-yoon as Lee Myung-soo's wife

Production

* ''Ms. Hammurabi'' was planned to be 100% pre-produced. * This series reunites

and

who previously worked together in ''

Reply 1994 ''Reply 1994'' () is a 2013 South Korean television series and the second installment of the ''Reply'' anthology series. It stars Go Ara, Jung Woo, Yoo Yeon-seok, Kim Sung-kyun, Son Ho-jun, Cha Sun-woo, Min Do-hee, Sung Dong-il, and Lee Il-hwa ...

'' (2013) and '' Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth'' (2016). * The first script reading of the cast was held on January 16, 2018.

Original soundtrack

Part 1

Part 2

Part 3

Part 4

Part 5

Viewership

Awards and nominations

References

External links

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