One Dollar Lawyer (Korean: 천원짜리 변호사) is a 2022 South Korean television series starring Namkoong Min, Kim Ji-eun, Choi Dae-hoon, Lee Deok-hwa, and Park Jin-woo. Its screenplay, written by Choi Su-jin and Choi Chang-hwan, won the Grand Prize at 2015 SBS Screenplay Contest. It aired from September 23 to November 11, 2022, on SBS TV's Fridays and Saturdays at 22:00 (KST) time slot for 12 episodes.[3] It is also available for streaming on Disney+ in selected regions.[1]
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| Hangul | 천원짜리 변호사 |
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| Hanja | 千元짜리 辯護士 |
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| Literal meaning | One Thousand Won Lawyer |
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| Revised Romanization | Cheonwonjjari Byeonhosa |
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| Created by | Studio S (planning)[2] |
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| Written by | - Choi Soo-jin[2]
- Choi Chang-hwan[2]
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| Directed by | - Kim Jae-hyun[2]
- Shin Jung-hoon[2]
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| Music by | Kim Seung-yul |
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| Country of origin | South Korea |
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| Original language | Korean |
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| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Camera setup | Single Camera |
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| Running time | 70 minutes |
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| Production company | Studio S[2] |
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| Network | SBS TV |
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| Release | September 23 (2022-09-23) –
November 11, 2022 (2022-11-11) |
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Chun Ji-hoon (Namkoong Min) is a former prosecutor in the Supreme Prosecutors' Office of the Republic of Korea who was trying to find a culprit which led to his girlfriend's murder. He has since been a lawyer with extraordinary skills but only charges 1000 won as his attorney's fee.
Main
- Namkoong Min as Chun Ji-hoon, a legal hero with strong cost-effectiveness that can be met with a one thousand won bill.[4]
- Kim Ji-eun as Baek Ma-ri, the last presenter of the Judicial Research and Training Institute.[5]
- Choi Dae-hoon as Seo Min-hyuk, a royal prosecutor in the legal world who wants what he likes.[6]
- Lee Deok-hwa as Baek Hyun-moo, an attorney who founded a large law firm, grandfather of Baek Ma-ri.[7]
- Park Jin-woo as Sa Mu-jang, officer manager of a law firm and close friend of Chun Ji-hoon.[8]
Supporting
People around Chun Ji-hoon
- Gong Min-jeung as Na Ye-jin, a prosecutor with high lifestyle.[9]
- Kim Ja-young as Jo Eul-rye, the owner of the building that Chun Ji-hoon is renting.[10]
Baek Law Firm
- Ha Sung-kwang as Seo Young-joon, a lawyer from Baek Hyun-moo's law firm.[11]
- Jo Yeon-hee as Oh Min-ah, Baek Ma-ri's mother.[12]
- Lee Chung-ah as Lee Joo-young, a lawyer who excels in a large law firm full of justice.[13]
Others
- Kim Cheol-yoon as Lee Myung-ho, Chun Ji-hoon's client who is guilty of 4 criminal thefts.[14]
- Park Sung-joon as Kim Min-jae, Ji-hoon's client.[15]
- Hwang Jung-min as Lee Young-ok, the wife of Sa Ma-jang's office manager.[16]
- Kwon Hyuk-sung as Chun Ji-hoon's assistant, during his time as a prosecutor.[17]
Extended
- Lee So-young as Lee Myung-ho's wife.[18]
- Kim Hyung-mook as Chun Young-bae, he is the managing director of Cha Myung Group.[19]
- Han Dong-hee as Kim Soo-yeon, she is a 26-year-old emergency medicine physician and sister of Kim Min-jae.[20]
- Um Hyo-sup as Kim Chun-gil, famous painter, 58 years old, currently missing from a lawsuit against netizens. Everyone believed that Kim Min-jae killed and buried him in Yongho Mountain.[20]
- Park Seon-ah as Yoo Hee-joo, directed of Youngwan Gallery is 54 years old. She was the victim of the Pung Jin Dong murder case on the day of the incident.[20]
- Yoon Na-moo as Choi Ki-tae, chairman of JQ Group, 3rd Generation Chaebol.[20]
- Nam Myeong-ryeol as Kim Yun-seop, he is a former member of the Central Investigation Department of the Office of the Attorney General and the Attorney General, Chun Ji-hoon's Father.[21]
- Jeon Jin-oh as Jo Woo-seok, the killer who claims to kill Lee Joo-young.[22]
- Hyun Bong-sik as Hwang Geum-sik, used car dealer.[23]
- Kim Min-sang as CEO of a used car dealer.[23]
- Kwon Hyuk-beom as Cha Min-cheol, Chun Ji-hoon's new client and the real criminal who killed Lee Joo-young.[24]
- Joo Seok-tae as Choi Ki-seok, chairman of JQ Group.[25]
The series was planned and produced by the drama department of SBS known as Studio S.[28] On August 18, 2022, photos of script reading were released by the production.[3]
In September 20, the press conference was canceled as actor Namkoong Min tested positive for COVID-19 on the same day of the press conference.[29]
Namkoong Min and Kim Ji-eun have previously worked in The Veil. The two also have previously worked with Park Jin-woo in The Veil.
On October 21, 2022, a special episode was aired as the announcer Jang Sung-kyu takes on the role of MC. The series was also downgraded the episodes from 14 episodes to 12 instead.[30]
Filming for the drama ended on November 3, 2022.[31]
Part 1
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Released on September 24, 2022[32]| Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist |
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| 1. | "Get in Line" (줄서) | - J.SEASON
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- Kim Hyun-jun
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- BC3000
- Kim Hyun-jun
| DinDin | 3:10 |
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| 2. | "Get in Line" (줄서; Inst.) | | - J.SEASON
- BC3000
- Kim Hyun-jun
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| Total length: | 6:20 |
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Part 2
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Released on October 1, 2022[33]| Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist |
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| 1. | "Solomon" (솔로몬) | Koonta | | Koonta | 3:20 |
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| 2. | "Solomon" (솔로몬; Inst.) | | | | 3:20 |
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| Total length: | 6:40 |
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Part 3
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| 1. | "Day and Day" (또 하루는) | Lee Su-yeon | KOOW | Kang Heo Dalim | 3:59 |
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| 2. | "Day and Day" (또 하루는; Inst.) | | KOOW | | 3:59 |
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| Total length: | 7:58 |
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Part 4
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Released on October 14, 2022[35]| Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist |
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| 1. | "1000won Lawyer" (천원짜리 변호사) | Kim Seong-yul | Kim Seong-yul | Kim Kyung-ho | 2:10 |
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| 2. | "1000won Lawyer" (천원짜리 변호사; Inst.) | | Kim Seong-yul | | 2:10 |
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| Total length: | 4:20 |
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Part 5
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Released on October 22, 2022[36]| Title | Lyrics | Music | Artist |
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| 1. | "Wadadada" (와다다다) | Tiger JK | - Tiger JK
- J.SEASON
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- Kim Hyun-jun
| Tiger JK | 2:42 |
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| 2. | "Wadadada" (와다다다; Inst.) | | - Tiger JK
- J.SEASON
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| Total length: | 5:25 |
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| Season | Episode number | Average |
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| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 |
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| 1 | 1.505 | 1.602 | 2.279 | 2.288 | 2.805 | 2.502 | 2.626 | 2.785 | 2.933 | 2.711 | 2.729 | 2.860 | 2.469 |
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One Dollar Lawyer : South Korea viewers per episode (millions)Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by
Nielsen Korea.
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| Ep. |
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Average audience share |
| Nielsen Korea[37] |
TNmS[38] |
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Seoul |
Nationwide |
| 1 |
September 23, 2022 |
8.2% (4th) |
8.8% (3rd) |
6.9% (9th) |
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September 24, 2022 |
8.5% (2nd) |
8.8% (2nd) |
7.8% (3rd) |
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September 30, 2022 |
12.9% (3rd) |
13.5% (2nd) |
N/A |
| 4 |
October 1, 2022 |
12.0% (2nd) |
12.6% (2nd) |
9.5% (2nd) |
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October 7, 2022 |
14.9% (2nd) |
15.1% (1st) |
12.0% (3rd) |
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October 8, 2022 |
13.4% (2nd) |
13.6% (2nd) |
11.3% (2nd) |
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October 14, 2022 |
14.5% (1st) |
14.6% (1st) |
11.4% (3rd) |
| 8 |
October 15, 2022 |
15.0% (2nd) |
15.6% (2nd) |
11.3% (2nd) |
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October 22, 2022[39] |
14.6% (2nd) |
15.1% (2nd) |
11.0% (2nd) |
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October 29, 2022[40] |
13.7% (2nd) |
14.1% (2nd) |
10.7% (2nd) |
| 11 |
November 5, 2022[41] |
13.6% (2nd) |
14.4% (2nd) |
10.0% (2nd) |
| 12 |
November 11, 2022 |
15.2% (1st) |
15.8% (1st) |
N/A |
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13.0% |
13.5% |
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Kim Ji-won (August 12, 2022). "남궁민, 수임료 '천원짜리 변호사' 됐다…하반기 방송" [Namgoong-min became a 'Thousand Won Lawyer'... 2nd half broadcast] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved August 12, 2022 – via Naver. Hong Se-young (March 29, 2022). "남궁민 '천원짜리 변호사' 출연확정, 하반기 방영 [공식]" [Namgoong-min confirmed to appear in 'A Thousand Dollar Lawyer', aired in the second half [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver. Jang Ah-reum (April 5, 2022). "[단독] 김지은 '천원짜리 변호사' 주연으로…남궁민과 재회" [[Exclusive] Ji-eun Kim as the lead in 'Thousand Won Lawyer'... Reunited with Namgoong-min] (in Korean). News1. Retrieved April 18, 2022 – via Naver. Yoon Sung-yeol (April 24, 2022). "[단독]최대훈, 검사 된다..'천원짜리 변호사'서 남궁민과 호흡" [[Exclusive] Choi Dae-hoon will be a prosecutor... Breathing with Namgoong-min in 'Thousand Won Lawyer'] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved April 25, 2022 – via Naver. Park Soo-in (July 15, 2022). "공민정 '천원짜리 변호사' 출연, 김지은 따르는 선배된다" [Gong Min-jung's 'Won Thousand Dollar Lawyer' Appears, Kim Ji-eun Becomes a Senior] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved July 15, 2022 – via Naver. Park Ah-reum (June 9, 2022). "옷소매' 김자영 '천원짜리 변호사' 합류, 남궁민과 호흡[공식]" [Clothes Sleeves' Kim Ja-young joins 'Thousand Won lawyer', works with Cap [Official]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved June 11, 2022 – via Naver. Son Jin-ah (July 8, 2022). "조연희, '천원짜리 변호사' 출연 확정(공식)" [Jo Yeon-hee confirmed to appear in 'One Thousand Won Lawyer' (Official)] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved July 8, 2022 – via Naver. Song Soo-min (August 8, 2022). "이청아, '천원짜리 변호사' 출연…"정의로운 변호사, 이주영 役" [Lee Cheong-ah to appear in 'Thousand Won Lawyer'... "Justice lawyer, Lee Joo-young] (in Korean). Dispatch. Retrieved August 8, 2022 – via Naver. Hong Se-young (June 27, 2022). "김철윤 '천원짜리 변호사' 합류, 남궁민과 호흡 [공식]" [Kim Cheol-yoon joins 'Thousand Won Lawyer' and works with Namgoong-min [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved June 27, 2022 – via Naver. Park Soo-in (September 19, 2022). "황정민 '천원짜리 변호사' 출연, 박진우 아내 된다" [Hwang Jung-min's 'Won Thousand Dollar Lawyer' Appears to Be Park Jin-woo's Wife] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved September 19, 2022 – via Naver. Ha Ji-won (October 17, 2022). "천원짜리 변호사' 권혁성, 남궁민의 든든한 오른팔…특급 존재감 발휘" [Won-won lawyer' Kwon Hyuk-seong, Namgoong-min's strong right arm... Exhibit a special presence] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved October 17, 2022 – via Naver. Lee Deok-haeng (September 30, 2022). "천원짜리' 남궁민X김지은, '경비원 갑질 주민' 상대 투 트랙 응징" ['Won-won' Namgoong-min X Kim Ji-eun, two-track punishment against 'guardian Gapjil resident] (in Korean). MT Star News. Retrieved September 30, 2022 – via Naver. Jin Ju-hee (October 28, 2022). "천원짜리 변호사' 남궁민, 이청아 살해 가짜 범인 취조" [Won-won lawyer' Nam Goong-min interrogated the fake criminal who killed Lee Chung-ah] (in Korean). MK Sports. Retrieved October 29, 2022 – via Naver. Lee Min-ji (October 7, 2022). "천원짜리 변호사' 이제훈 특별출연, 스토브리그 남궁민과 재회" [Lee Je-hoon's special appearance in 'One Thousand Dollar Lawyer', Reunited with Stove League Nam Goong-Min] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 7, 2022 – via Naver. Tae Yu-na (November 9, 2022). "정문성, 조기종영 '천원짜리 변호사' 최종회 특별출연…남궁민과 의리 지켰다" [Jung Moon-sung to make a special appearance in the final episode of 'A Thousand Dollar Lawyer', which ended early... I was loyal to Namgoong-min] (in Korean). Ten Asia. Retrieved November 9, 2022 – via Naver. Jeong Hee-yeon (December 2, 2021). "[단독] '천원짜리 변호사' 2022년 SBS 편성 논의 중" [[Exclusive] 'Thousand Won Lawyer' under discussion for 2022 SBS programming] (in Korean). Sports Donga. Retrieved June 27, 2022 – via Naver. Shim Eom-kyung (September 20, 2022). "남궁민, 코로나19 확진…'천원짜리 변호사' 제작발표회 취소[공식]" [Namgoong-min confirmed with Corona 19... Canceled the production presentation of 'One Thousand Dollar Lawyer' [Official]] (in Korean). Sports Seoul. Retrieved September 20, 2022 – via Naver. Choi Hee-jae (October 21, 2022). "장성규, '천원짜리 변호사' 스페셜 MC 출격…결방 아쉬움 달랜다" [Jang Seong-gyu, 'Won-Won Lawyer' Special MC scramble... Relieve the regret of the absence] (in Korean). X-ports News. Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Naver. Lee Min-ji (November 3, 2022). "남궁민 '천원짜리 변호사' 오늘(3일) 마지막 촬영" [Namgoong-min's 'Won-Won-Won Lawyer' was filmed for the last time today (3rd)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 3, 2022 – via Naver. "천원짜리 변호사 OST Part.1" [One Dollar Lawyer OST Part.1]. Danal Entertainment. September 24, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022 – via Melon. "천원짜리 변호사 OST Part.2" [One Dollar Lawyer OST Part.2]. Danal Entertainment. October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022 – via Melon. "천원짜리 변호사 OST Part.3" [One Dollar Lawyer OST Part.3]. Danal Entertainment. October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022 – via Melon. "천원짜리 변호사 OST Part.4" [One Dollar Lawyer OST Part.4]. Danal Entertainment. October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 14, 2022 – via Melon. "천원짜리 변호사 OST Part.5" [One Dollar Lawyer OST Part.5]. Danal Entertainment. October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 22, 2022 – via Melon. Nielsen Korea ratings:
- "Ep. 1". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 23, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- "Ep. 2". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- "Ep. 3". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). September 30, 2022. Retrieved October 1, 2022.
- "Ep. 4". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 1, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- "Ep. 5". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 7, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- "Ep. 6". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- "Ep. 7". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 14, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- "Ep. 8". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- "Ep. 9". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 22, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- "Ep. 10". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). October 29, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- "Ep. 11". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 5, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
- "Ep. 12". Nielsen Korea (in Korean). November 11, 2022. Retrieved November 12, 2022.
TNmS ratings:
- "Ep. 1". Break News (in Korean). September 24, 2022. Retrieved September 24, 2022.
- "Ep. 2". Break News (in Korean). September 25, 2022. Retrieved September 25, 2022.
- "Ep. 4". Break News (in Korean). October 2, 2022. Retrieved October 2, 2022.
- "Ep. 5". Break News (in Korean). October 8, 2022. Retrieved October 8, 2022.
- "Ep. 6". Break News (in Korean). October 9, 2022. Retrieved October 9, 2022.
- "Ep. 7". Break News (in Korean). October 15, 2022. Retrieved October 15, 2022.
- "Ep. 8". Break News (in Korean). October 16, 2022. Retrieved October 16, 2022.
- "Ep. 9". Break News (in Korean). October 23, 2022. Retrieved October 23, 2022.
- "Ep. 10". Break News (in Korean). October 30, 2022. Retrieved October 30, 2022.
- "Ep. 11". Break News (in Korean). November 6, 2022. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
Lee Min-ji (October 21, 2022). "천원짜리 변호사' 14부작 아닌 12부작 종영 "완성도 위해" [공식입장]" ['One Thousand Dollar Lawyer' ended 12 episodes instead of 14 episodes "for perfection" [Official position]] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved October 21, 2022 – via Naver. Lee Min-ji (November 4, 2022). "주1회 드라마 된 '천원짜리 변호사' 오늘(4일) 또 결방" [The once-a-week drama 'Won-Won Lawyer' is canceled again today (the 4th)] (in Korean). Newsen. Retrieved November 4, 2022 – via Naver. Oh Yoon-joo (December 30, 2022). "SBS 연기대상' 대상 후보 5人…영광의 주인공 누구?" [5 candidates for the 'SBS Drama Awards'... Who is the hero of glory?]. My Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 30, 2022 – via Naver. Kim, Ga-young (December 31, 2022). "김민규·김지은·진선규·공승연, 우수상 수상 [2022 SBS 연기대상]" [Kim Min-gyu·Kim Ji-eun·Jin Seon-gyu·Gong Seung-yeon won the Excellence Award [2022 SBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). E-Daily. Retrieved December 31, 2022 – via Naver. Lee, Chang-kyu (December 31, 2022). ""상 받을 줄 알고 왔다"...이청아, 베스트 퍼포먼스상 [SBS 연기대상]" ["I came knowing that I would receive an award"...Lee Chung-ah, Best Performance Award [SBS Drama Awards]] (in Korean). X-port News. Retrieved December 31, 2022 – via Naver.
