Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard (Korean: 좋거나 나쁜 동재) is a 2024 South Korean crime thriller legal drama television series created by Lee Soo-yeon, co-written by Hwang Ha-jung and Kim Sang-won, directed by Park Gun-ho, and starring Lee Joon-hyuk and Park Sung-woong. The series is a spin-off of the Korean drama Stranger by Lee S. and revolves around the life of Seo Dong-jae as a prosecutor. It was released on TVING from October 10, to November 7, 2024, and aired on tvN from October 14, to November 12, 2024. It will also be available for streaming on Paramount+ in selected regions.
| Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard | |
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| Also known as | Dongjae: The Good or the Bad[1] |
| Hangul | 좋거나 나쁜 동재 |
| Literal meaning | Good or Bad Dong-jae |
| Revised Romanization | Jokeona nappeun dongjae |
| McCune–Reischauer | Chok'ŏna nappŭn tongjae |
| Genre | |
| Created by | Lee Soo-yeon |
| Written by |
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| Directed by | Park Gun-ho |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
| Original language | Korean |
| No. of episodes | 10 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lee Hye-young[3] |
| Producers | |
| Running time | 42–56 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | TVING |
| Release | October 10 – November 7, 2024 |
| Network | tvN |
| Release | October 14 – November 12, 2024 |
| Related | |
| Stranger (2017–2020) | |
Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard was invited as one of the six drama series in the On Screen section of the 29th Busan International Film Festival.
Synopsis
editSeo Dong-jae, who works at the Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office, has a bleak future due to the stigma attached to his past as a sponsored prosecutor. While struggling with a redevelopment case, he is assigned to the case of the murder of a high school girl and begins a dangerous tightrope walk between his intuition as a prosecutor and his instincts as an opportunist.
Cast and characters
editMain
edit- Lee Joon-hyuk as Seo Dong-jae[4]
- A prosecutor at Cheongju District Prosecutors' Office, who wants to be recognized in the present rather than his past as a sponsored prosecutor.
- Park Sung-woong as Nam Wan-sung[4]
- CEO of Lee Hong Construction, who appears in front of Dong-jae and brings up his past mistakes.
Supporting
edit- Kim Su-gyeom as Nam Gyeo-re[6]
- Wan-sung's son, who obeys his father's words.
Production
editIn February 2023, Lee Joon-hyuk was cast to reprise his role but this time as the main character.[7] Studio Dragon confirmed the spin-off series production under the working title Good or Bad Dong-jae, with principal photography to began in May 2023, and writer Lee Soo-yeon, who wrote both first and second seasons of Stranger (2017–2020), participated as the creator.[8] Directed by Park Gun-ho, and co-written by Hwang Ha-jung and Kim Sang-won. Studio Dragon, Ace Factory, and Higround co-managed the production.[9] On November 1, 2023, actors and production team held its first script reading in Seoul.[10] Park Sung-woong has been cast to appear in the series.[11]
Release
editTVING announced that Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard would be released on its platform and on Paramount+ in 2024.[12][13] The release date was confirmed to be on October 10, 2024, after TVING unveiled the first teaser video of the series.[14] It would also broadcast on tvN on October 14, 2024, and would air every Monday and Tuesday at 21:00 (KST).[15]
The series was invited as one of the six drama series in the On Screen section of the 29th Busan International Film Festival on October 2–11, 2024, where two out of 10 episodes would have its world premiere.[16]
Viewership
editGraphs are unavailable due to technical issues. There is more info on Phabricator and on MediaWiki.org. |
| Season | Episode number | Average | ||||||||||
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |||
| 1 | 796 | 516 | 514 | 481 | 545 | 515 | 408 | 464 | 440 | 558 | 524 | |
| Ep. | Original broadcast date | Average audience share (Nielsen Korea)[17] | |
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| Nationwide | Seoul | ||
| 1 | October 14, 2024 | 3.766% (1st) | 3.949% (1st) |
| 2 | October 15, 2024 | 2.885% (2nd) | 3.249% (2nd) |
| 3 | October 21, 2024 | 2.546% (3rd) | 2.696% (3rd) |
| 4 | October 22, 2024 | 2.281% (3rd) | 2.545% (2nd) |
| 5 | October 28, 2024 | 2.620% (4th) | 2.746% (3rd) |
| 6 | October 29, 2024 | 2.682% (2nd) | 2.631% (2nd) |
| 7 | November 4, 2024 | 2.131% (2nd) | 2.260% (2nd) |
| 8 | November 5, 2024 | 2.359% (2nd) | 2.478% (2nd) |
| 9 | November 11, 2024 | 2.271% (2nd) | 2.415% (2nd) |
| 10 | November 12, 2024 | 2.775% (1st) | 3.121% (1st) |
| Average | 2.632% | 2.809% | |
References
edit- ^ Dongjae: The Good or The Bad | 或好或壞的東載 Main Trailer [Dongjae: The Good of The Bad | Good or Bad Dongjae Main Trailer] (in Korean). tvN Asia. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024 – via YouTube.
- ^ a b @dkstring_official (May 23, 2024). 2024년 공개예정인 티빙 오리지널 드라마 비밀의 숲 시리즈의 스핀오프 '좋거나 나쁜 동재'. [TVING original drama scheduled to be released in 2024 Secret Forest series spin-off 'Good or Bad Dongjae'] (in Korean). Retrieved October 6, 2024 – via Instagram.
- ^ a b c d "Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard". Studio Dragon. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- ^ a b Lee, Min-ji (November 24, 2023). '좋거나 나쁜 동재' 이준혁vs박성웅, 진흙탕 싸움 예고 ['Good or Bad Dongjae' Lee Joon-hyuk vs. Park Sung-woong, Mud Fight Preview] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Park, Ro-sa (April 16, 2024). 이성우, 지창욱 소속사 스프링 컴퍼니와 전속계약 [Lee Sung-woo signed with Spring Company, the agency of Ji Chang Wook] (in Korean). Maeil Gyeongje. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Ryu, Ye-ji (September 5, 2024). 김수겸, 이홍건설 대표 아들 된다...'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 출연 [Kim Su-gyeom becomes the son of Lee Hong Construction CEO...Appears in 'Good or Bad Dongjae'] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Han, Hae-sun (February 9, 2023). [단독]'느그 동재' 이준혁 주인공! '비밀의 숲' 스핀오프 제작 확정 [[Exclusive]'Your Dong-jae' Lee Joon-hyuk as the main character! 'Forest of Secret' spin-off production confirmed] (in Korean). Star News. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Hong, Se-young (February 9, 2023). '금쪽이 서동재' 이준혁 '비숲' 스핀오프 출연확정 (공식)[종합] ['Golden One Seo Dong-jae' Lee Joon-hyuk 'FoS' Spin-off Appearance Confirmed (Official) [Comprehensive]] (in Korean). Sports Dong-a. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Shin, Young-eun (September 4, 2024). '느그 동재' 아닌 '우리 동재' 이준혁 온다...'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 10월 10일 공개 [Lee Joon-hyuk, not 'Your Dong-jae' but 'Our Dong-jae' is coming...'Good or Bad Dong-jae' to be released on October 10th] (in Korean). Maeil Gyeongje. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Choi, Yi-jung (November 1, 2023). [단독] 이준혁, '비밀의 숲' 스핀오프 '좋거나 나쁜 동재' 첫 삽..오늘(1일) 대본리딩 [[Exclusive] Lee Juoon-hyuk, 'Forest of Secret' spin-off 'Good or Bad Dongjae' first shovel..script reading today (1st)] (in Korean). OSEN. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Yeo, Gladys (November 24, 2023). "Park Sung-woong joins Lee Joon-hyuk in 'Forest of Secrets' spin-off". NME. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Ziwei, Puah (September 18, 2023). "'Stranger' spin-off starring Lee Joon-hyuk will premiere next year". NME. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (September 23, 2023). "Paramount+ Adds Trio of Shows to Korean Content Slate in Partnership With CJ ENM". Variety. Archived from the original on October 6, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ Lee, Min-ji (September 4, 2024). 느그 동재 아닌 우리 동재...'좋거나 나쁜 동재' 이준혁 귀환 [Our Dong-jae, Not Your Dong-jae...'Good or Bad Dongjae' Lee Joon-hyuk Returns] (in Korean). Newsen. Archived from the original on September 9, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ Kim, Min-ji (October 14, 2024). '좋거나 나쁜 동재', tvN에서도 만난다...이준혁 짜릿한 귀환 ['Good or Bad Dongjae', also available on tvN...Lee Joon-hyuk's thrilling return] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved October 14, 2024 – via Naver.
- ^ "[BIFF Press Release] The 29th BIFF Announces Selections for 'Korean Cinema Today – Special Premiere' & 'On Screen'!" (Press release). South Korea: BIFF. August 26, 2024. Retrieved September 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Nielsen Korea ratings:
- "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 14, 2024. Retrieved October 15, 2024.
- "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 15, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 21, 2024. Retrieved October 22, 2024.
- "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 22, 2024. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 28, 2024. Retrieved October 29, 2024.
- "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 29, 2024. Retrieved October 30, 2024.
- "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 4, 2024. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 5, 2024. Archived from the original on November 5, 2024. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 11, 2024. Retrieved November 12, 2024.
- "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 12, 2024. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
External links
edit- Official website
(in Korean) - Production website at Studio Dragon (in English and Korean)
- Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard at IMDb
- Dongjae, the Good or the Bastard at HanCinema
