Judge Lee Han-young (Korean title: 판사 이한영; Japanese title: 二度目の裁判, "The Second Trial") is an MBC revenge legal drama starring Ji Sung. A judge who sided with a powerful law firm and took part in wrongdoing returns to the past after his death and tries to set things right. It aired from January 2 to February 14, 2026 (14 episodes) and streams on Disney+.
📺 Series Info
| 🎬 Title | Judge Lee Han-young (판사 이한영) — Japanese title: 二度目の裁判 |
| 📅 Broadcast | January 2 – February 14, 2026 (Fri–Sat, MBC) |
| 🎞️ Episodes | 14 |
| 🎥 Directors | Lee Jae-jin, Park Mi-yeon |
| ✍️ Writer | Kim Gwang-min |
| 📖 Source | The Naver web novel 판사 이한영 by Lee Hae-nal (also a webtoon; over 100 million cumulative views) |
| 📱 Streaming in Japan | Disney+ (Star) — exclusive |
| 🏷️ Genre | Legal / time-slip / revenge |
📖 Plot (no spoilers)
Judge Lee Han-young did the bidding of a huge law firm and took part in wrongdoing for his own gain. After a regretful death, he travels back ten years in time. Facing his past self, he decides to choose a life of justice this time — and stands against the powerful forces that once controlled him.
🎭 Cast
Ji Sung as Lee Han-young — a judge who took part in wrongdoing; after the time-slip he tries to correct his mistakes. Ji Sung also appears in The Apartment Affairs (see our Japanese guide).
Park Hee-soon as Kang Shin-jin — a chief judge of the Seoul Central District Court's criminal division, standing at the peak of power, and Han-young's adversary.
Won Ji-na as Kim Ji-na — a prosecutor who teams up with the returned Han-young to fight for justice.
Other cast
- Oh Se-young as Yoo Se-hee
- Hwang Hee as Park Cheol
- Tae Won-seok and others
Role-name spellings differ between media; we list what we could confirm.
📱 Where to Watch
| Disney+ (Star) | Exclusive streaming from January 2, 2026 (14 episodes) |
The series reportedly averaged about 9.9% nationwide ratings, with a peak of 13.6% in episode 13 (one outlet's figures).
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Judge Lee Han-young have?
14 episodes. It aired from January 2 to February 14, 2026.
Where can I watch Judge Lee Han-young?
On Disney+ (Star), exclusively in Japan.
What does the Korean title 판사 이한영 mean?
It means "Judge Lee Han-young". In Japan it is released as 二度目の裁判 ("The Second Trial"). Some media spell the name "Lee Han-yeong".
Who stars in Judge Lee Han-young?
Ji Sung (Lee Han-young), Park Hee-soon (Kang Shin-jin) and Won Ji-na (Kim Ji-na).
Is Judge Lee Han-young based on a novel?
Yes — on Lee Hae-nal's Naver web novel 판사 이한영, which also became a webtoon.
Who made Judge Lee Han-young?
Directed by Lee Jae-jin and Park Mi-yeon; written by Kim Gwang-min.
What is the ending?
We do not give away the ending in this article — see it for yourself.
🔥 Soonho's Take
"What if you could live your life again?" — a question everyone has asked, set in a courtroom. A good pick for fans of revenge dramas.
🔗 Sources
・Navicon News – series information / ORICON NEWS – Disney+ release announcement (Japanese)
Based on public information as of November 2026. Ratings and role spellings may differ between sources.