Suits () is a 2018 South Korean television series starring Jang Dong-gun and Park Hyung-sik. The drama is based on the American television series of the same name by Aaron Korsh. It aired on KBS2 starting April 25, 2018 on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 22:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.
Synopsis A capable and distinguished lawyer of the law firm "Kang & Ham" Choi Kang-seok (Jang Dong-gun) recruits a young man named Go Yeon-woo (Park Hyung-sik) who has a retentive memory but not a law degree.
Cast Main Jang Dong-gun as Choi Kang-seok A legendary lawyer. He is the equivalent of Harvey Specter, portrayed by Gabriel Macht. Park Hyung-sik as Go Yeon-woo A genius rookie lawyer with an excellent memory. He is the equivalent of Michael Ross, portrayed by Patrick J. Adams. Chae Jung-an as Hong Da-ham Choi Kang-seok's capable assistant. She is the equivalent of Donna Paulsen, portrayed by Sarah Rafferty. Jin Hee-kyung as Kang Ha-yeon Co-founder of "Kang & Ham". She is the equivalent of Jessica Pearson, portrayed by Gina Torres. Ko Sung-hee as Kim Ji-na A paralegal who is perfect in what she does. She is the equivalent of Rachel Zane, portrayed by Meghan Markle. Choi Gwi-hwa as Chae Geun-sik A lawyer and Kang-seok's rival. He is the equivalent of Louis Litt, portrayed by Rick Hoffman.
Supporting Hwang Tae-gwang as Lawyer Huang Choi Yu-hwa as Jae-hee Choi Kang-seok's informant who collects information and complete missions in secret for him. Lee Si-won as Se-hee Lee Tae-sun as Seo Gi-woong Son Yeo-eun as Kim Moon-hee Ye Soo-jung as Yoon-woo's grandmother Jang In-sub as Jang Seok-hyun Lee Jung-hyuk as Kim Jin-kyu Jang Yoo-sang as Park Joon-gyu Kim Young-ho as Ham Ki-taek
Special appearances Im Kang-sung as Prosecutor Lee Yi-kyung as Park Joon-pyo (ep. 1–2) Bewhy as himself (ep. 3–4) Jang Shin-young as Na Joo-hee (ep. 3–4) Kang-seok's ex-girlfriend. Kwon Hyuk as Nam Sang-moo Son Sook as Madame Bae (ep. 4) Son Suk-ku as David Kim (ep. 5–6, 13, 15) Nam Gi-ae as CEO Sim Young-joo (Namyoung's CEO) Jeon No-min as Oh Byung-wook (ep. 7)
Production The remake was first announced in 2015, with the rights being sold to Korea's EnterMedia Pictures Co. Ltd. Suits is the second Korean drama co-produced by NBCUniversal after Moon Lovers: Scarlet Heart Ryeo and the third series overall after Saturday Night Live Korea. This is Jang Dong-gun's first small-screen comeback in six years.
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Ratings Original broadcast date Title Average audience share Nielsen Korea TNmS Nationwide Seoul Nationwide Seoul 1 April 25, 2018 Fate gets decided by the choice you make, not coincidence.() 7.5% 8.2% 8.7% 2 April 26, 2018 If you have a chance to throw a dice, throw it without hesitating. The moment you throw it, you'll advance at least one square.() 7.7% 8.1% 3 May 2, 2018 There always lies a dark side behind the face of the truth. Therefore...() 9.7% 10.6% 8.0% 8.5% 4 May 3, 2018 ...Therefore, the truth doesn't always win just because it shows itself.() 9.7% 10.2% 8.4% 8.9% 5 May 9, 2018 To catch a hyena, you must use rotten meat as your bait.() 8.9% 9.1% 7.8% 8.2% 6 May 10, 2018 They drink the same water, but cows make milk, whereas snakes make poison.() 7.9% 7.7% 7 May 16, 2018 Is a sheath truly unnecessary for a knife called justice?() 8.8% 8.7% 7.8% 8.1% 8 May 17, 2018 Justice is giving back everyone what they rightfully deserve.() 7.1% 6.8% 7.2% 9 May 23, 2018You can't go back in time and start over again, but you can still aim for a new ending starting from now.() 9.9% 9.5% 10 May 24, 2018 You can prove your worth by showing the kind of risk you are willing to take.() 9.6% 9.2% 10.5% 11 May 30, 2018 If you wish to swallow a demon, you must swallow its horns too.() 8.8% 8.5% 8.8% 9.1% 12 May 31, 2018 If you have blind faith about your ideals, you'll be betrayed by the reality.() 9.8% 9.7% 8.7% 8.9% 13 June 6, 2018 The moment you fly up with wings called lies, you will not be landing.() 8.4% 8.8% 8.7% 9.0% 14 June 7, 2018 The best way to keep a secret is... not telling it to anyone.() 9.2% 9.7% 9.6% 10.1% 15 June 13, 2018 When you lose your destination, look back on the path that you've walked thus far.() 9.1% 9.5% 9.1% 9.4% 16 June 14, 2018 Life will not tell you... where the destination is.() 10.0% 10.6% Average
Awards and nominations Year Award Category Recipient Result 2018 11th Korea Drama Awards Excellence Award, Actress Chae Jung-an 6th APAN Star Awards Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Park Hyung-sik Best Supporting Actor Choi Gwi-hwa 2nd The Seoul Awards Best Supporting Actress Ko Sung-hee 2018 KBS Drama Awards Top Excellence Award, Actor Jang Dong-gun Excellence Award, Actor in a Miniseries Jang Dong-gun Park Hyung-sik Best Supporting Actor Choi Gwi-hwa Best Supporting Actress Ko Sung-hee Best New Actor Son Seok-gu Netizen Award Park Hyung-sik
In popular culture In episode 23 of Marry Me Now, one of the characters is seen watching episode 8 of this drama series.
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