‘Juvenile Justice’ Episode 1 - 5 Review: Kim Hye Soo, Kim Moo Yeol, Lee Sung Min Stand With Dignity Before Juvenile Offenders
Netflix original series "Juvenile Justice" starring Kim Hye Soo, Kim Mu Yeol and Lee Sung Min gives a bold, gripping and riveting drama that interests the viewers, depicting how society contributes to juveniles' unspeakable acts.
On February 25, the new court-room drama makes the hearts pound as Kim Hye Soo and Kim Mu Yeol give the victims justice, and punish young offenders with lawful sentences.
With that, here are the highlights of the first half of "Juvenile Justice."
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 1: Always Keep Emotions and Judgment Separated
The first episode takes viewers to a roller coaster ride as a heart-stopping murder takes place.
Kim Hye Soo
Judge Shim Eun Seok (Kim Hye Soo), known for her coldness and ruthlessness, is transferred to Yeonhwa District Court for juveniles.
She meets judge Cha Tae Joo (Kim Mu Yeol), an associate judge with a soft heart, even to juvenile offenders.
Kim Moo Yeol
On her first day, she'ss welcomed by the huge case of Baek Seong U (Lee Yeon), a 13-year-old student with schizophrenia who turned himself in to the police after killing a 13-year-old boy.
The two judges work religiously on the case, especially when they find evidence that doesn't add up together.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 2: The Court Punishes the Evil
Shim Eun Seok bumps an old friend, Attorney Heo (Kim Young Ah), Han Ye Eun's (Hwang Hyun Jung) lawyers.
Episode 2 reveals Baek Seong U didn't act alone in killing the poor young boy; rather, he was an accessory to the crime.
Lee Yeon
Shim Eun Seok, Cha Tae Joo and presiding judge Kang Won Jung (Lee Sung Min) tried the two juveniles for the murder of Yoon Ji Hu (Lee Joo Won).
At the end of the episode, Baek Seong U receives a two-year sentence in the juvenile reformatory while Han Ye Eun gets 20 years in prison after they confessed to their heinous crimes.
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On the other hand, Shim Eun Seok's stern attitude and rude manners interest the media, receiving endless criticisms.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 3: Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?
Episode 3 discusses a topic that hits closer to home for Cha Tae Joo.
Shim Eun Seok, with her passion for her job, takes matters into her own hands after Seo Yu Ri (Shim Dal Gi), a juvenile offender that was recently released, comes to the courthouse late at night with bruises and cuts oozing with blood.
Kim Hye Soo, Kim Moo Yeol
However, Yu Ri refuses help. Later on, Eun Seok learns that the young offender is a victim of domestic abuse.
Meanwhile, the staff at the courthouse, as well as Eun Seok, takes interest in Cha Tae Joo's dark, mysterious past.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 4: Shim Eun Seok Looks Through the Curtains of Pureum Home
In episode 4, Seo Yu Ri's agony ends as Shim Eun Seok sentences her abusive father for his crime.
Kim Hye Soo
On the other hand, Cha Tae Joo opens up about his past. When he was younger, his abusive father took his problems out on him. Looking for an out, he results in attempting patricide.
Thankfully, he was guided throughout his teenage years and became a lawful judge. On the other hand, Yeonhwa District Court receives a tip that the Pureum Home for Girls youth counsel is abusing the girls.
Lee Sung Min
Shim Eun Seok and Cha Tae Joo visited the place for inspection, but Oh Seon Ja (Yeom Hye Ran) and the girls' statements don't match with each other.
Meanwhile, Kang Won Jung contemplates stepping down from the court and joining the National Assembly.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 5: To Turn Over a New Leaf
The young offender residing at Pureum didn't change a bit. Not even remorse can be seen in their faces as they escape, going back to their old habits.
Kim Hye Soo
Shim Eun Seok and Cha Tae Joo, alongside Oh Seong Ja, combed Seoul for the missing juvenile girls. Some of them resort back to stealing, pimping and selling their own bodies for money.
These young offenders are a product of bad parenting, poor society and pain. However, once they commit a crime, they must face its consequences.
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With that, they are sentenced to reflect on themselves inside the reformatory.
Kim Hye Soo, Kim Moo Yeol, Lee Sung Min
On the other hand, Kang Won Jung submits his resignation as he wishes to join the National Assembly, which he'd been dreaming of for so long.
He then receives a call from his son who is involved in the controversial university exam leakage case.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
