Yes Studios has unveiled the first international clip of the Korean adaptation of the popular global scripted format ‘Your Honor’, launching this week.
The first two episodes of the ten-part series have just been released on the KT Genie TV platform and will be released later on Monday on the Korean network ENA.
“Your Honor” has already been adapted in 10 international markets, including the US, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Turkey, India, Croatia and Russia. Yes Studios is currently negotiating several more format deals for “Your Honor,” including another in Asia.
The Korean adaptation, produced by Monster Company (“Han River Police” for Disney+), was written by Kim Jae-Hwan (“Boyhood,” “Collectors”) and produced by Kim Yong-Gi (“Han River Police,” “Long Live the King”). The award-winning directors of the series are Pyo Min-Soo (“Moon in the Day,” “The Third Charm”) and Yoo Jong-Sun (“Pale Moon,” “Designated Survivor: 60 Days”).
The Korean adaptation of “Your Honor” stars Son Hyun-Joo (“Captivating the King,” “The Good Detective”), who stars as a judge opposite Kim Myung-Min (“Law School”), Kim Do-Hoon (“The Escape of the Seven”), Heo Nam-Jun (“The Impossible Heir”) and Jung Eun-Chae (“Pachinko”).
Originally titled ‘Kvodo’ when it launched on Yes TV in 2017, ‘Your Honor’ is a legal thriller that tells the story of a respected senior judge whose son is involved in an accident, leading to difficult choices and consequences as he tries to protect his son. “Your Honor” was created by Shlomo Mashiach and Ron Ninio, with Shlomo Mashiach as writer and Ron Ninio as director. The original series was produced by Koda Communications and Yes TV.
Sharon Levi, managing director of Yes Studios, said that “Monster Company has successfully produced a high-end, dramatic and exciting series” and that the collaboration “marks a new step for Yes Studios in the APAC region,” where the company makes further plans. “strategic developments.”
“The relentless need for parents to protect their children is one of the most powerful universal themes out there, and combined with a storyline of this caliber, it’s no surprise that ‘Your Honor’ continues to call on international producers and broadcasters to looking for a stylish, proven drama to remake locally,” Levi continued.
Watch an excerpt from the Korean adaptation of “Your Honor” below.