Legal High
Promotional poster
Hangul
리갈하이
Genre
Developed byJTBC
Written byPark Seong-jin
Directed byKim Jung-hyun
Starring
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producerJo Jun-hyung
Producers
  • Kwak Hong-suk
  • Oh Sung-min
Running time70 minutes[2]
Production companyGnG Production
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseFebruary 8 (2019-02-08) –
March 30, 2019 (2019-03-30)
Related
Legal High (Japanese TV series)

Legal High (Korean: 리갈하이; RR: Rigalhai) is a 2019 South Korean drama television series produced by GnG Production and JTBC Studios, based on the Japanese drama of the same name written by Ryōta Kosawa. It starring Jin Goo, Seo Eun-soo and Yoon Park. It aired on JTBC from February 8 to March 30, 2019.[3][4][5][6]

Synopsis

The series tells the story of two completely different lawyers who end up working together to win court cases for their clients.

Cast

Main

  • Jin Goo as Go Tae-rim, an arrogant lawyer but has a 100 percent success rate in his cases.[7]
  • Seo Eun-soo as Seo Jae-in, a passionate rookie and righteous lawyer.[7]
  • Yoon Park as Kang Ki-seok, an ace lawyer who is Tae-rim's rival. He is calm and gentle with a strong charisma.[8]

Supporting

People around Tae-rim

People around Jae-in

B&G Law Firm

  • Kim Byeong-ok as Bang Dae-han, the CEO of B&G Law Firm.
  • Chae Jung-an as Min Joo-kyung, a partner lawyer who has a great source of information. Her looks contradicts her personality.[8]
  • Jung Sang-hoon as Yoon Sang-goo, an ambitious lawyer who dreams of beating Tae-rim.[8]
  • Gu Won as Sung Gi-jun, the heir of Hankang's Group.

Special appearances

  • Joo Suk-tae as Lawyer Yoo (Ep. 1–2)

Production

The first script reading was held in December 2018 at the JTBC building in Sangam, Seoul with the attendance of the cast and crew.[10][11]

Original soundtrack

Legal High OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Recorded2019
GenreSoundtrack
Language
LabelMUSIC&NEW, Music Buddy

Part 1

Released on February 15, 2019 (2019-02-15)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."If You're With Me" (같진 않을까)Choi Sang-yeob, Park Se-junChoi Sang-yeob, Park Se-junYoon Hyun-sang3:34
2."If You're With Me" (Inst.) Choi Sang-yeob, Park Se-jun 3:34
Total length:7:08

Part 2

Released on February 22, 2019 (2019-02-22)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Hold My Hands" (내 손 꼭 잡아)Han Joon, Park Se-junLee Yoo-jin, Park Se-junAhn Hyeon-jeong3:01
2."Hold My Hands" (Inst.) Lee Yoo-jin, Park Se-jun 3:01
Total length:6:02

Part 3

Released on March 1, 2019 (2019-03-01)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Never"Han Joon, Park Se-junPark Se-jun, Han Gil, D&T, LAVISSGolden Child (Y, Seungmin)3:25
2."Never" (Inst.) Park Se-jun, Han Gil, D&T, LAVISS 3:25
Total length:6:50

Part 4

Released on March 8, 2019 (2019-03-08)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Shalala" (샤랄라)Han Joon, Park Se-junLee Yoo-jin, Park Se-junS.I.S3:17
2."Shalala" (Inst.) Lee Yoo-jin, Park Se-jun 3:17
Total length:6:34

Part 5

Released on March 15, 2019 (2019-03-15)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Mr. Wonder"TAIBIANTAIBIAN, BarkHyojung, Binnie (Oh My Girl)3:48
2."Mr. Wonder" (Inst.) TAIBIAN, Bark 3:48
Total length:7:36

Part 6

Released on March 22, 2019 (2019-03-22)
No.TitleLyricsMusicArtistLength
1."Make A Dream" (꿈을 그린다)Han Joon, Park Se-junSeo Jae-ha, Park Se-junHongbin (VIXX)3:43
2."Make A Dream" (Inst.) Seo Jae-ha, Park Se-jun 3:43
Total length:7:26

Viewership

Legal High : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
1377433263315303350317265238264284310271218285285299
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[12]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep. Original broadcast date Average audience share
(Nielsen Korea)[13]
Nationwide Seoul
1 February 8, 2019 3.266% 3.738%
2 February 9, 2019 3.038% 3.396%
3 February 15, 2019 2.762% 2.892%
4 February 16, 2019 2.497% 2.821%
5 February 22, 2019 2.804% 2.815%
6 February 23, 2019 2.666% 2.944%
7 March 1, 2019 2.253% N/A
8 March 2, 2019 2.115% 2.305%
9 March 8, 2019 2.218% 2.579%
10 March 9, 2019 2.418% 2.632%
11 March 15, 2019 2.340% N/A
12 March 16, 2019 2.515% 2.563%
13 March 22, 2019 2.366% N/A
14 March 23, 2019 2.031%
15 March 29, 2019 2.230%
16 March 30, 2019 2.632% 2.578%
Average 2.509% —[lower-alpha 1]
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • N/A denotes that the rating is not known.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).

Notes

  1. ↑ Due to some unpublished ratings, the exact average rating is unknown.

References

  1. ↑ "진구·서은수, JTBC 새 드라마 '리갈하이' 캐스팅…법조 코미디". Naver (in Korean). E News 24. Retrieved January 29, 2019.
  2. ↑ "Legal High". JTBC Worldwide. Archived from the original on March 26, 2022. Retrieved March 26, 2022.
  3. ↑ "JTBC 측 "일드 '리갈하이' 리메이크...내년 방송 예정" [공식입장]". Naver (in Korean). OSEN. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  4. ↑ "[단독] 진구X서은수, 법정극 JTBC '리갈하이' 남녀주인공". TV Daily (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Courtroom drama wrestles with dual pressure". The Korea Times. February 10, 2019.
  6. ↑ "'Legal High' remake hopes to exceed fan expectations". Korea JoongAng Daily. February 10, 2019.
  7. 1 2 "[공식입장] 진구X서은수, '리갈하이' 출연 확정...최강 괴짜 변호사 듀오". Naver (in Korean). Xports News. Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  8. 1 2 3 '리갈하이' 윤박 채정안 정상훈, 진구 서은수와 라이벌 된다(공식입장). Newsen (in Korean). Retrieved December 15, 2018.
  9. ↑ 리갈하이' 대배우 이순재 전격 합류…진구와 '코믹호흡. JTBC News (in Korean). 3 January 2019.
  10. ↑ Kim Min-jung (January 3, 2019). '리갈하이' 진구-서은수, 대본 연습 현장 공개 '남다른 연기력' 예고. imaeil.com (in Korean).
  11. ↑ '법'으로 웃기는 드라마가 온다! '리갈하이' 대본 연습 현장. JTBC News (in Korean). January 3, 2019.
  12. ↑ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Retrieved November 29, 2019.
  13. ↑ "Nielsen Korea". AGB Nielsen Media Research (in Korean). Archived from the original on June 1, 2016. Retrieved February 8, 2019.
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