‘Juvenile Justice’ Episode 6 - 10 Review: The New Presiding Judge Rules the Court + Kim Hye Soo’s Past Gets Unraveled
Things just get more intense in the second half of the riveting legal drama "Juvenile Justice." Apart from its entertaining and informative elements, it takes viewers to resonate with the drama's characters.
Keep on reading to know what happened to Kim Hye Soo, Kim Moo Yeol and Lee Sung Min in "Juvenile Justice" episode 6 to 10.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 6: To Protect Family and Honor
In episode 6, Shim Eun Seok tries to ignore her past, even when it visited her right in front of her doorstep.
On the other hand, Kang Won Jung is torn between protecting his name and pushing forward to achieve his lifelong goals.
Kim Hye Soo
His son, Sin U (Kim Joon Ho), who is involved in the Moonkwang High School Exam Paper Leak Case attempts to take the easy way out.
It doesn't take long for Shim Eun Seok to find out the truth.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 7: The Beginning and the End
Episode 7 depicts the end of an era. However, an end is just the beginning for some.
After digging deeper into the Moonkwang High School Exam Paper Leak Case, Shim Eun Seok provides evidentiary support to back up her accusations against Kang Won Jung.
Lee Sung Min
The episode also reveals Cha Tae Joo and Kang Won Jung's affiliation in the past. In addition to that, it was also revealed how the latter worked hard to change the law to protect juveniles from society, which pushed Kang Won Jung to step down from the court and run for the upcoming elections.
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Kang Won Jung's son, on the other hand, confesses about his involvement in the exam paper leak case.
Lee Jung Eun
At the end of the episode, Yeonhwa District Court welcomes Na Geun Hee (Lee Jung Eun), the new presiding judge.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 8: Is Justice Served?
Shim Eun Seok and Cha Tae Joo don't seem to get along well with the new presiding judge Na Geun Hee.
In episode 8, Kwak Do Seok (Song Deok Ho), a juvenile who had been sent to a reformatory by Cha Tae Joo, along with four juveniles gets involved in a car accident.
It was then revealed that Kwak Do Seok has been beaten up and bullied for over a long time by the same juveniles he thought of as friends.
While he suffers from bruises and powerful impact from the accident that led him to a vegetative state, the other four juveniles were set free from the microscopic eyes of the law.
Kim Hye Soo
The ruling was made by the presiding judge, who believes in closing a case quickly rather than looking into them deeper.
Meanwhile, a new cold case messes with Shim Eun Seok's mind and well-being.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 9: The Past Haunts Shim Eun Seok Down
The ninth episode highlights Shim Eun Seok's weakness, breaking down the walls she'd built around her.
Yeonhwa District Court is shaken by a gang rape case that's assigned to Cha Tae Joo. However, Shim Eun Seok is adamant to handle the case despite her hatred for juveniles.
After convincing the presiding judge, Shim Eun Seok faces Hwang In Jun, a young boy who's involved in the new rape case. Little did everyone know, he and Shim Eun Seok had a dark history.
The episode ends as it reveals that Shim Eun Seok isn't just a judge; she was a mother who lost her son to manslaughter by the same boy standing trial before her.
'Juvenile Justice' Episode 10: Shim Eun Seok Ends Things With Conviction
In episode 10, the juveniles who were the reason behind Shim Eun Seok's son's death stand before her. However, due to her relations to the accused, Shim Eun Seok was subject to recusal.
Shim Eun Seok convinces Na Geun Hee to do the right thing after questioning her principles as a presiding judge.
Kim Hye Soo
Moreover, Shim Eun Seok began her own investigation and teamed up with the police. Because of this, substantial evidence was provided.
Hwang In Jun and Baek Do Hyeon, along with their accomplices, were given just ruling at the court, closing the cold gang rape case and many other crimes.
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At home, Shim Eun Seok cries her heart out for her poor son whose life was taken so soon. After five long years, she gathers all the courage to start anew.
Kim Hye Soo
She still detests juvenile offenders the most, but she has rational, lawful and just convictions that make her a true agent of the law.
"Juvenile Justice" depicts that every grave conduct has its own equal consequences, regardless of gender, family background and age, and how the law protects and helps the victims.
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Written by Elijah Mully.
