Actor Jang Na-ra / Courtesy of 3HW By Park Jin-hai Jang Na-ra, 23 years into her acting career, has reached new heights with her performance in the recently ended SBS drama " Good Partner ." Known for her sweet and lovable roles, she surprised viewers by taking on the role of Cha Eun-kyung, a cold-hearted, rational lawyer. Together with Han Yu-ri (Nam Ji-hyun), a passionate rookie lawyer, she formed a powerful female duo, offering a fresh perspective on women's relationships in Korean dramas.
The show, which featured realistic divorce cases written by an actual divorce lawyer, maintained a consistent viewership rating of nearly 20 percent until its finale. Many believe Jang's versatile performance in this drama makes her a strong contender for year-end acting awards this year. Mentioning that the huge popularity of the drama was unexpected, Jang said the drama changed her personal perceptions on divorce.
She portrayed the pain and growth story of a character who is a star lawyer but also experiences her husband's infidelity. "I’ve come to realize that there's no reason to view divorce in a negative light. The narration tells that divorce can be a matter of choice — whether you choose marriage, being single or remaining unmarried, it's your responsibility to put in the effort to make that choice work.
But despite all your efforts, if it still doesn't work out, then it's OK to make a different choice. I found myself agreeing with this sentiment quite a bit," she said during.