Good Partner (Korean: 굿파트너; Japanese: グッド・パートナー ～離婚のお悩み解決します～) is a legal office drama that aired on SBS Fridays and Saturdays in 2024. A star divorce lawyer and a rookie lawyer on her first divorce case clash — and become the strongest of partners. Season 2 starts in Korea on November 20, 2026, so here is a spoiler-free recap of season 1.
📺 Season 1 Info
| 🎬 Title | Good Partner (굿파트너 — "Gutpateuna"); Japanese: グッド・パートナー ～離婚のお悩み解決します～ |
| 📅 Broadcast | July 12 – September 20, 2024 (Fri–Sat, SBS) — with a break during the Paris Olympics coverage |
| 🎞️ Episodes | 16 (some Japanese streaming services split them into 32) |
| 🎥 Director | Kim Ga-ram |
| ✍️ Writer | Choi Yoo-na (author of the web comic "Marriage Red") |
| 🏢 Production | STUDIO S, Studio&NEW |
| 📱 In Japan | Lemino (exclusive from October 2, 2024). As of January 2026, also included on U-NEXT, ABEMA and Hulu |
| 🏷️ Genre | Legal office drama / divorce |
📖 Plot (no spoilers)
Han Yu-ri, a rookie lawyer at the big law firm Taejeong, is assigned to the divorce team, where she meets Cha Eun-kyung, a star divorce lawyer. On her first divorce case, Yu-ri wants to quit — but then she witnesses Eun-kyung's husband cheating and tells her. When Eun-kyung herself decides to divorce, Yu-ri is named as the lawyer in the high-profile divorce suit.
Two people with completely different careers, personalities and values gradually become partners who trust each other.
🎭 Cast
Jang Nara as Cha Eun-kyung — a star divorce lawyer who becomes deeply involved with rookie Yu-ri through her own divorce. She returns in season 2.
Nam Ji-hyun as Han Yu-ri — a rookie lawyer on her first divorce case who grows under Eun-kyung. She is introduced as not appearing in season 2.
Kim Jun-han as Jeong Woo-jin — a partner lawyer at the firm.
Others: Pyo Ji-hoon (P.O of Block B) as Jeong Woo-no, an easygoing lawyer — he also returns in season 2. Role names and casting may be spelled differently by different media; we list what we could confirm.
📱 Where to Watch in Japan
| Lemino | Exclusive from October 2, 2024 (new episodes Wednesdays and Thursdays) |
| U-NEXT / ABEMA / Hulu | Listed as included in the subscription as of January 2026 |
| Netflix | We could not confirm availability in Japan |
Availability changes by service; please check each service's title page.
✨ Highlights
- An opposites-attract buddy bond: a star lawyer and a rookie who change each other
- A relatable theme — divorce — with stories of various couples
- High ratings: a peak of 17.7% nationwide was reported (some sources say 21.2%)
- A sequel: season 2 airs in Korea from November 20, 2026
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Good Partner have?
16 episodes. Some Japanese streaming services split them into 32.
Where can I watch Good Partner in Japan?
Lemino started exclusive streaming, and as of January 2026 U-NEXT, ABEMA and Hulu also list it as included. Availability may change.
What is the original title and how do you read it?
The original title is 굿파트너 ("Gutpateuna"); the English title is Good Partner.
Who stars in Good Partner?
Jang Nara (Cha Eun-kyung) and Nam Ji-hyun (Han Yu-ri).
Is there a season 2?
Yes. Good Partner 2 airs on SBS from Friday, November 20, 2026. Jang Nara returns and Kim Hye-yoon and Park Hae-jin join; Nam Ji-hyun is introduced as not appearing. See our Good Partner 2 guide. A Japanese streaming service has not been announced.
Who wrote and directed it?
Written by Choi Yoo-na and directed by Kim Ga-ram.
How does Good Partner end?
This article does not reveal the ending — watch it and find out!
🔗 Sources
・navicon News — Good Partner all-episode synopsis and cast / Asia Dramatic TV (Japanese)
Based on reports and official information as of November 4, 2026. Role-name spellings, episode counts and streaming availability may change.