Hyena (2020)

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Drama: Hyena
Revised romanization: Haiena
Hangul: 하이에나
Director: Jang Tae-Yoo
Writer: Kim Ru-Ri
Network: SBS
Episodes: 16
Release Date: February 21 - April 11, 2020
Runtime: Friday & Saturday 22:00
Language: Korean
Country: South Korea

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Yoon Hee-Jae and Jung Geum-Ja are lawyers who work for the top 1% in society. Jung Geum-Ja is a lawyer, who is after money only. She wins her cases using any means necessary. Yoon Hee-Jae is an elite lawyer, who is smart and confident at his job.

Notes

"Hyena" takes over the SBS Fridays & Saturdays 22:00 time slot previously occupied by "Hot Stove League" and followed by "The King: Eternal Monarch" on April 17, 2020.
Song Hye-Kyo was first offered the lead female role, but declined.
"Hyena" will be available to stream worldwide on Netflix approximately an hour after each episode airs in Korea.

Cast



Kim Hye-Soo	Ju Ji-Hoon
Jung Geum-Ja / Jung Eun-Yeong	Yoon Hee-Jae

Song & Kim Law Firm



Lee Kyoung-Young	Kim Ho-Jung	Song Young-Kyu	Jun Suk-Ho	Hyun Bong-Sik
Song Pil-Joong	Kim Min-Joo	Ma Seok-Gu	Ga Gi-Hyeok	Kim Chang-Wook



Park Se-Jin	Jeong Ji-Hwan	Jung Dong-Geun	Choi Won-Young	Jang Yong-Bok
Boo Hyeon-A	Na Yi-Joon	Choo Don-Sik	Gong Hyeon-Guk	attorney (ep.5,8,16)



Lee Jong-Woon	Park Bo-In	Kim Seo-Yeon	Oh A-Lin	Im Yu-Ran
attorney (ep.5,8,16)	Secretary Kim Sang-Mi	Song Pil-Joong's secretary	Secretary Oh	cleaning woman (ep.6)

Jung Geum-Ja's group



Oh Gyeong-Hwa	Hong Ki-Joon
Lee Ji-Eun	Park Joo-Ho

Issume Holdings group



Ji Hyun-Joon	Kim Young-Ah	Lee Do-Kyung	Park Soo-Young	Lee Joo-Yeon
Ha Chan-Ho	Ha Hye-Won	Chairman Ha	Jo Woo-Seok	Seo Jung-Hwa



Seo Ji-Young	Kim Han-Su
Mrs. Im	Ha Joon-Ho

AP EON Finance

Kim Jae-Chul

Kevin Jung (ep.9-)

D&T FinTech Group



Park Shin-Woo	Han Joon-Woo	Park Sun-Woo	Myung Suk-Geun
Son Jin-Su (ep.6-7)	Kim Yeong-Jun (ep.6-7)	Park Hyeok-Gwon (ep.6-7)	ex-employee (ep.7)

SS Group

Kim Jong-Goo

Son Bong-U

Trinity



Oh Yoon-Hong	Lee Seung-Jin	Moon Ye-Won	Park Ji-Ho
Baek Hee-Jun (ep.9-11)	Baek Seung-Hyun (ep.9-11)	Baek Un-Mi (ep.10-11)	Baek Hee-Jun's secretary (ep.11)

Yoon Hee-Jae's family



Lee Hwang-Eui	Kim Young-Jae
Yoon Choong-Yeon	Yoon Hyeok-Jae

Jung Eun-Yeong's Past



Kim Ji-An	Lim Ga-Young	No Yi-Han	Yoon Sung-Won
Jung Eun-Yeong (young)	Jung Eun-Yeong (teen)	Park Joo-Ho (young)	Jung Chun-Su (young)

Others



Hwang Bo-Ra	Lee Ki-Chan	Ha-Min	Park Mi-Sook	Im Sung-Jae
Sim Yoo-Mi	Kwon Yong-Woon	Secretary Lee Hyun-Jung (ep.1)	Lee Seo-U (ep.1-)	violent client (ep.1-)



Jung Hae-Na	Shim So-Young	Lee Sun-Ah	Hwang Dae-Ki	Lee Si-Young
Choi Yeon-Ji (ep.2,14)	Park Hae-Suk (ep.2)	Hwang Mi-Ra (ep.2)	boyfriend's entourage (ep.2)	ER desk nurse (ep.2)



Kwon Ban-Suk	Cho Deok-Hoe	Kil Ha-Ra	Jung Sae-Rom	Park Jin-Young
doctor (ep.2)	Mi-No (ep.3-4)	Han Su-Jeong (ep.3,13)	Sim Yoo-Mi's friend (ep.3)	hospital VIP ward receptionist (ep.3)



Lee Soo-Geun	Jeong Mi-Ae	Cho Dong-In	Jung A-Mi	Jang Young-Hyeon
celebrity at birthday party (ep.3)	birthday party singer (ep.3)	Koh Yi-Man (ep.4)	Koh Yi-Man's mother (ep.4)	bartender (ep.4)



Ok Joo-Ri	Daniel Joey Albright	Kim Yoon-Hong	Jang Eui-Don	Kim Se-Dong
neighborhood restaurant owner (ep.5)	Joe (ep.5)	Jo U-Jong (ep.6)	Prosecutor's Office investigator (ep.6,16)	Yu Seo-Yeong's father (ep.7)



Kim So-Sook	Lee Jun-Hee	Seo Kwang-Jae	Lee Kyu-Seop	Jun Da-Sol
Yu Seo-Yeong's mother (ep.7)	Dr. Choi Joon (ep.7)	judge (ep.7)	Gang Sang-Sik (ep.8)	coffee delivery girl (ep.8)



Bae Ki-Bum	Kim Jae-Heum	Yoon Bok-Sung	Hwang Tae-Kwang	Choi Seung-Il
Jung Chun-Su (ep.8,10,13,16)	Attorney Choi Hee-Soo (ep.8)	judge (ep.8)	Lee In-Yeop (ep.9,11-14)	Han Gi-Won (ep.9,11)



Choi Jung-Hoo	Kim Jung-Chul	Kim Sung-Gon	Park Jung-Hoo	Kim Kyung-Min
Phillip Jung (ep.9)	Lee Woo-Jin (ep.9)	Department Head Kim (ep.9)	Lee Eun-Chang (ep.9)	Gang Seung-Muk (ep.9)



Seo Hye-Jin	Cha Sung-Je	Jeon Yeo-Jin	Choi Hyun-Jin	Won Choon-Gyu
elementary school teacher (ep.9)	elementary school student (ep.9)	Han Hee-Sun (ep.9)	bully student (ep.9)	Detective Lee U-Tae (ep.12,16)



Seo Myung-Chan	Im Seo-Eun	Shin Min-Soo	Sung Chan-Ho	Lee Yoon-Sang
Gang Man-Seok (ep.13-14)	ArtSky Gallery employee (ep.13)	Kim Joong-Soo (ep.13)	judge (ep.14)	judge (ep.15)



Kwon Tae-Jin	Jang Joon-Hyun	Kim Sang-Wook
cleaning company employee (ep.15)	ex-White Hotel staff (ep.16)	judge (ep.16)

Additional Cast Members:

Kim Han-Sang - paparazzi
Uhm Ja-Yoon - Ha Hye-Won's secretary
Kang Gu-Ha - bailiff
Nam Ga-Hyeon - Kim Bo-Ram
Lee Si-Hoo - Attorney Moon
Oh Chae-Eun - D&T FinTech Group secretary (ep.6)
Kim Jung-Soo - VIP dinner guest (ep.9)
Choi Nam-Wook - employee 1 (ep.9)
Kim Sun-Ik - associate attorney 1
Park Na-Jin - company employee
Kwak Gi-Hun - guard
Yoo Seong-Yul - male curator
You Chae-Eun - secretary
So Yun-Ho
Nam Soo-Hyun

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Episode Ratings

Date	Episode	AGB
Date	Episode	Nationwide	Seoul
2020-02-21	1	7.7% (13th)	7.9% (10th)
2020-02-21	1	10.3% (6th)	10.9% (5th)
2020-02-22	2	7.5% (17th)	8.1% (13th)
2020-02-22	2	9.0% (8th)	9.4% (7th)
2020-02-28	3	9.3% (10th)	10.3% (7th)
2020-02-28	3	11.2% (6th)	12.1% (5th)
2020-02-29	4	6.8% (17th)	7.7% (14th)
2020-02-29	4	9.9% (8th)	11.1% (5th)
2020-03-06	5	8.8% (8th)	9.7% (7th)
2020-03-06	5	10.7% (4th)	11.8% (4th)
2020-03-07	6	7.7% (13th)	8.9% (11th)
2020-03-07	6	10.4% (8th)	11.7% (5th)
2020-03-13	7	8.8% (10th)	9.9% (6th)
2020-03-13	7	10.8% (4th)	11.7% (4th)
2020-03-14	8	9.0% (6th)	10.3% (5th)
2020-03-14	8	12.5% (3rd)	13.9% (3rd)
2020-03-20	9	10.1% (7th)	11.5% (6th)
2020-03-20	9	11.5% (4th)	13.0% (4th)
2020-03-21	10	9.1% (7th)	10.2% (7th)
2020-03-21	10	11.7% (5th)	12.8% (3rd)
2020-03-27	11	9.4% (8th)	10.3% (7th)
2020-03-27	11	10.8% (5th)	11.6% (5th)
2020-03-28	12	8.4% (7th)	9.3% (6th)
2020-03-28	12	10.8% (4th)	11.6% (4th)
2020-04-03	13	9.7% (8th)	10.9% (5th)
2020-04-03	13	10.6% (5th)	11.5% (4th)
2020-04-04	14	9.5% (7th)	10.6% (6th)
2020-04-04	14	11.3% (4th)	12.2% (3rd)
2020-04-10	15	11.1% (5th)	12.2% (4th)
2020-04-10	15	12.1% (4th)	13.2% (3rd)
2020-04-11	16	10.7% (6th)	12.4% (4th)
2020-04-11	16	14.6% (3rd)	16.5% (3rd)

Source: AGB Nielson

NR denotes not ranked within the Top 20 TV programs (including news, sports, variety, etc.) for that specific day according to AGB Nielson.

Awards

2020 SBS Drama Awards - December 31, 2020
- Best Actor (Ju Ji-Hoon)

Comments

Jasjit Jan 04 2023 6:37 pm Loved the drama. Kin hye soo and Ju ji Hun were really good together. But Ms Soo is really a superb actress. Hipe they make more dramas with her. ?

... Dec 01 2022 5:09 am Song hye kyo was offered for jung geum ja.. I wonder how would she pull unelegant character with so much charisma...

sgt_doom May 03 2022 9:25 am Kim Roo-Ri rocks!

Kim Roo-Ri rocks!

sgt_doom May 03 2022 9:23 am Beyond the fine cast and superlative acting, the writing, the script is incredibly clever, even for the usually ultra-clever K-Drama of the legal sort!!!!

That last segmemt of Episode 2 is sweet!

Major achievement to the writer for such a display of brilliance!

KKKKK Mar 06 2022 4:57 am watching this after watching juvenile justice and I love the acting of kim hye soo, she is doing 1000/100 justice with overflowing charisma for this role.. I got shocked to see song hye kyo was the one who was supposed to play this character.. I wonder if she was able to pull this fierce character since she never portray such character.. but honestly if she could, she could stop getting those hates..

Republic58 Jan 26 2022 3:23 am Well done!

Acting superb.

Kim Hye-Soo is amazing!

Is this the same actress that lead in the hidden gem The Day I Died: Unclosed Case? Yes! Of course! This woman is gifted and a treasure.

psoide Dec 30 2021 1:09 pm One of the best dramas I have watched in a bit. I have never seen a drama that has a better dynamic between the main leads after this one.

There are many viewers that do not enjoy this drama which is understandable since people seem to care about the "aesthetic" of a drama than the catchiness of the story. I personally found myself hooked to the plot, and the messiness of it seemed more relatable. I cannot understand why people are talking about ethics and how the characters are nasty? when consuming visual media. If y'all are here to see an empty plot with pretty characters go watch "Tempted" that has no story whatsoever which y'all love so much. Chile, anyways so. Its obvio that the story is really good. I personally like law dramas a lot so it was fun to see how cold hearted people can be.

I love the female lead and how she portrayed the complexity to actually feel emotions through the traumas, and the struggle of voicing sincere thoughts most adults go through. I found her to be much more vulnerable to the outside forces than Yoon Hee-Jee, even though he was the one portrayed as the emotional one between the two.

It was also refreshing to watch a kind of bonding that is more mature, to see the difference how this kind of love faces different difficulties compared to more light hearted romances. Both are fun to watch its own way, but since we have a lot of the examples of the latter it looks worth mentioning.

So Yeon Dec 01 2021 9:58 pm female lead is freaking awful

Jaynekicks Sep 19 2021 5:01 am This was awful. 10 minutes into episode 10, I had to turn it off and remove it. I have better things to do than to watch nasty people be nasty to everyone. I feel grimy. ?

Halo Aug 04 2021 2:18 am Show only gets interesting later in the 2nd half. My only complaint is how they’re really forcing the romance between the main lead especially in the beginning. But overall, it’s an okay drama 6/10

Tililing Jun 14 2021 10:25 am I am seriously loving JJH in this drama! Whew

Rawan Mar 25 2021 9:38 am I have only good things to say about this refreshing drama. Every single episode kept me on my toes. Normally, dramas with this sort of storyline and premise make me bored very easily. However, Hyena was so interesting from the first till the last second. The writers really knew how to keep the story going without plunging it into the mud like other kdramas do.

I also loved that it was so serious but so light hearted. In the midst of something serious going, there was always an underlying comedic value in the background of the scenes.

Not to mention, the Character Development Of Almost All Characters!!! I have never seen a kdrama that made me switch sides for some characters the way this kdrama did. This was one of the highlights of the drama.

I also loved the main leads and how well they played off each other's chemistry. If these two date in real life I would not be shocked. If you're thinking of giving this drama a go, please do! It is new, refreshing, fun, exciting and literally was perfect from the first until the last episode.

Jaine Mar 19 2021 8:39 am This is a hats off compliment to Kim Roo-Ri and a deep bow! Your writing makes me so happy, I have watched Hyena over and over. I am on the 6th time through, (with breaks watching other things, then coming back to this). The flash backs are placed so perfectly and artistically that they are now my standard for other dramas and many fall short. I think you have an amazing cast to write for but it is your foundational story that makes them truly shine. I love you all! In gratitude from the depths of my heart, thank you all. Jaine from Iowa P.S. I hope the writer sees this comment since there is no hyper link for them to have a page of their own on this website.

Kathy Mar 09 2021 6:57 am This is a good show. It is underrated. The plot is interesting. It depicts the conflicts that arise within big corporations and powerful and influential people who would do everything to protect their interest. The heroine is a diamond in the rough, born on the other side of the tracks who dreams of being a part of the big shot corporations.

She is funny and ingenius and there is also a romantic angle in the story. Intrigue, romance and comedy. Great combination.

The ending is satisfying even without a second season.

And i love kim hye soo.

Edwin Mar 01 2021 7:36 pm Hyena for me is a brand new tittle cause everyine juz did so well on playing with their own character and i like the plots ,and storyline as well.Theres romnance as well in this show ,and if anyine of u wanna browsecthriugh the comment to see is it wirtg to watch can compare to the review i wrote ,8.5/10,again its really worth to watch

Hoop Jan 22 2021 1:20 am Really having a hard time getting through this one. The amount of over acting in this drama is almost unbearable. Every time they throw a drink back, sigh in frustration or even just pose a question it’s over the top dramatic in every way.

Guiltypleasure Jan 05 2021 9:00 am @haerii... same as me!!!!!

Haerii Nov 08 2020 10:10 am I am @ ep 3 and I really don't like GJ character..ufff

Nathaniel Nov 01 2020 3:14 am One of the best this 2020.

Georgia peach Oct 17 2020 8:55 am Why the score is not even reach 80. The drama is great. One of my favorites. Such an underrated drama

Agatha Oct 12 2020 10:29 pm Refreshing.

Lila pitts Sep 24 2020 4:31 am Such an underrated drama

AoiTenshi Sep 13 2020 10:23 pm Hoping there's second season

Luna Aug 11 2020 10:20 am This drama deserves to be known and hyped. I've been followng Kim Hye Soo since her movie The Thieves and she never disappoints me in her acting. She always shows different sides of her to every role she had. I can't imagine other artist portrays Jung Geum Ja other than Kim Hye Soo. She owned that role. And I can say Ju Ji Hoon also nailed his character Yoon Hee Jae. Every casts even those who have minor roles really deserve to be recognized and they contributed so much to the story. I love how the female lead is so powerful, charismatic, and smart. It's very refreshing to see that kind of female lead in a world full of damsel in distress. If you

Hana Jul 21 2020 7:06 am It wasn’t really interesting after a while. I could not stand the male lead. Everything about him is cringeworthy. I didn’t want him to be entangled with the female lead at all. This character brought the show down for me. His cocky and self serving attitude just made me feel gross every time he’d interact with the female lead. Another character or actor might have been better. Just the look on his face made me ill.

Elliemae Jul 19 2020 7:23 pm After watching KHS in Signal, I looked up her drama list and found Hyena. Watched this drama on Netflix and I am now a big fan of hers! Her acting is spot on! This drama series is so good that I am hoping that there is Season 2!! I am surprised that this drama gets a very low rating... but in my book, it is one of the best dramas I've seen in a while...

Lorella Masseria Jul 17 2020 7:17 am This is a very good drama. Perfect in every day!

Kdrama Addict Jul 08 2020 6:45 pm Just finish watching this drama and it's the best that I have seen lately,I wish it was more than 16 Episodes,its worth watching. It's filled with legal,comedy and Romance,And of course the main Actors did their very best,Especially the main Actress(Gangster lawyer that does anything to win her case) Its my first time watching their drama and I love forward to seeing more of their dramas!!.

Loveydovey Jun 27 2020 11:44 pm Love this drama the best!!! The chemistry between KHS and JJH is Off The Charts. No other dramas (in my opinion) have as many face-to-face shots as this one. However, they don't look awkward. In fact, those shots are the best to convey the actors' emotion and chemistry. Their acting skills are top notch. So glad that the director choose them for the drama. Watched some of JJH's past dramas but never really into him. Here, OMG! I see a brand new JJH and I fall for his acting skills. Speaking KHS, this drama is the first drama I saw her (I forgot whether I watched her past dramas as I was not really into kdramas) and bang! I am totally her new fans now. After this drama, I started searching her previous dramas n movies. Season 2, please!!!

Ssskkk Jun 11 2020 1:05 pm Loool I thought those were 2 guys in the poster

Linda Jun 10 2020 6:40 pm Watch it! The leads are great on their own. High class acting that takes years of experience. In normal life, I would hate hate a lawyer like Geum-Ja, but KHS was so good in the role that I made peace with her being an anti-hero. JJH as always was great in his role as the genius with a soft heart. The ending was a bit rushed but not enough to ruin everything. Will definitely be watching this again.

Aki Jun 02 2020 7:54 pm Watching episode 1 right now and I'm already hook up. The videography, actors and ost's are so good ~

Kim Soo Ma May 25 2020 12:39 am Good show. 4/5.

Jj May 19 2020 5:12 pm Legal part of the show is okay. I mean, it’s good, but not really that great. What really stood out were the 2 main leads. They were amazing and an absolute joy to watch. Seriously, if the 2 didn’t have such good chemistry and if both actress and actor weren’t so well written and acted so well, I would have probably quit in the middle or fast forward (like I did in White Nights). Whenever the show got too serious, it got a little silly again. That’s one of the things I loved about it. Once again though, the 2 main leads are simply amazing. I rarely rewatch series, but this is one of those that I’d rewatch just because I miss this series already!

Sama May 19 2020 7:27 am I think it's a very good drama, interesting plot and very good actors, also there aren't annoying characters in it which makes the view even more enjoyable. I would have loved if they could stretch the drama a bit longer...I felt like the last episodes were too dense and honestly I would have liked to see the trial against the big villain. Also they could tell us more about the destiny of the Law Firm. Anyway I would recommend it! Loved it!

Bruhman May 19 2020 5:19 am Mediocre show in the legal drama scene

Bea May 04 2020 9:46 pm This show is fantastic! I highly recommend it! The mix of action, comedy, romance, friendship, conflict, and other elements is perfect. And the chemistry between Kim Hye Soo and Ju Ji Hoon is so incredible it deserves an award. <3

KY May 03 2020 6:32 pm I like the drama so far (on episode 4) this came highly recommended from a friend I rarely speak with but I respect her recommendations. The only thing that is a bit annoying is how whenever someone is saying their dialogue, they sound like they just ran a marathon. So much heavy breathing and sighing....it's just....unnecessary. I know it sounds picky but honestly a good actor takes into account how much breath they need to take in when saying their lines. I know Joo ji hoon is a good actor (i.e Kingdom) and other actors/actresses also have this issue so I want to say it is the director who is making them do it like this? idk..just weird

Suchismita Mohanty Apr 30 2020 2:26 pm Must watch.. The entire cast has done Tremendous job especially the two leads. Hatsoff to their amazing chemistry. And Ju Ji-Hoon oppa is so handsome a❣️and his expressions are top of the world.

tom Apr 27 2020 10:00 am @J.Alexander Thank you. Not my style of upper shoe but i love the half orange.

kudos

Mamijaja Apr 26 2020 11:23 am Incredible legal drama with amazing casts and unusual plots. Love the character of yoon hee jae and jung gumza. Really like this drama. Look forward to season 2.

Mamijaja Apr 26 2020 11:17 am Awesome drama with amazing cast and unexpected plot. Really like this drama. Wish for the season 2.

Thomas Dyball Apr 26 2020 4:56 am Thoroughly enjoyed it -- watched it compulsively to the end.

Moon Apr 25 2020 5:58 pm Watch this because Ju Ji Hoon and Jun Suk Ho ( kingdom) no regret! Love it! Hope there will be season 2!

J.Alexander Apr 24 2020 5:04 pm @Tom My guess is that his shoes are Berluti's. It has that weird gradient leather dye pattern that is typical of Berluti. His bag is from the same brand I think.

tom Apr 23 2020 3:23 pm OT: What brand of shoes does he wear in ending of last episode? the half orange ones.

Ju Apr 19 2020 4:41 am Awesome drama! Best female lead ever!

Excellent plot and the chemistry between protagonist are so attractive!!!

Waiting for season 2!!!!

Ryunami Apr 16 2020 9:37 am Well well The Crown Prince and the coward (Beom pal) from Kingdom 2 are both made appearances in this series.

Green Ms Apr 16 2020 1:13 am Great casts with excellent acting skills, great plot and lots of twist. Every single episode is unexpected and just wow me! I definitely would love to see 2nd season with more amazing plot!

Molly Dash Apr 15 2020 9:04 pm Great drama.

Hoping there will be the next season

Vet Vech Apr 15 2020 8:38 am The best of the best drama ever ??tooooooo good ?Hoon and Kim perfect in all corners All their characters and chemistry is just so real ❤ Producer if u get to see this message please please let them do more drama in future with the same gesture attitude character and little bit more of romance ? 200% vote

Just_me Apr 15 2020 3:21 am Wow !! Perfect drama ever ! If you guys have any doubt whether this drama is worth to watch or not. I recommend you guys to watch it ! You will never get bored. Trust me.I just can't stop to binge this drama until the last episode. The chemistry between the actor and the actress is tip top ! All their character is perfect !

|uLu Apr 13 2020 2:10 am never disappointing from ep 1 till the end. strong female lead, love it. who ever says that it needs a pretty looking female, you need to watch this and u'll be blown. Jung Geum ja is definitely made for Kim Hye soo.

Paulette Apr 12 2020 11:10 pm This is the second Korean series that i have watched and I fell in love with this series so much! The story, the cast, the chemistry and everything is superb! I just couldnt find the right words to describe how I feel about Hyena.. really awesome! And i love Mr. Ju Ji Hoon! Just a little bit sad because the story ended. I hope and pray that there will be more seasons to be shown...Godbless you all and more power...

Ahjummacraft Apr 12 2020 7:07 pm Daebak! One of the best in 2020. Never get bored watching every scene. The casts are superb!congrats to writer,director, actors n crews. Even i think 16 episodes is not enough. Highly recommended to watch, the female characters are strong esp Ms Jung Geum Ja ?

Zoe Dionissiou Apr 12 2020 5:46 pm Loved this series. Great acting. Love the use of mature actors. Superb casting. Great pace. Thank you. Give us Season 2 please as soon as possible. Do not change the script writer - please! I hope the same cast will be there.

Daebak! Apr 12 2020 12:47 pm This show is brilliant. It was so refreshing to see a kdrama that diverged from the feel-good, rom-com genre. Carefully curated characters, techniques were astonishing, and the satire was dead on! What hooked me up the most to this show was everybody’s character development. From Geum-ja doing a full 180 to her dream of becoming a perfect lawyer through Song & Kim, to Mr. Na (I love him) finally doing field work on his own, breaking out of his former pushover-like, lapdog personality.

Will be patiently waiting for season 2! With all the current events unfolding right now, I know we can’t expect for a second season anytime soon. But I want to see Law Office Choong buy that skyscraper and be Korea’s top law firm!!!

Emgee Apr 12 2020 10:26 am OMG! It's a really good drama. The romance is mature enough and the storyline is just amazing. Highly recommend this!

Verencia Winona Janice Apr 12 2020 7:30 am Love it!!!! Ahh I really need season 2!!!!

Kiara Apr 12 2020 6:03 am Best drama! Kim Hye Soo always give her all best performance in every drama; Queen of Office, Signal and this one. Ju Ji Hoon so sexy here. The last scene where he walk with Hae Soo and hold her hand then move to her arm was very smooth and warm. Ah, im really hope for second season.

Chiquiting Apr 12 2020 2:02 am Loved this show! Fast paced. Great chemistry between the leads. Kudos to strong female character. Missed them already.

i just watched the finale Apr 11 2020 9:19 pm So i just watched the finale and even though it wasn’t what i hoped for, it was still a greatttttt ending. this series has so much potential that a second season could be made and it would be amazing (if the original cast returns that is). if you’re busy quarantining and you have nothing to watch, i recommend this drama 1000000%. yay hyena

Mjoy Apr 11 2020 7:21 pm Perfect female lead!!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️??? there are a lot good female actresses but I think none of them would have fit this character except Geum Ja herself hahaha! All the casting is perfect!! I would love to watch the two leads pair up again.

Roxie Apr 11 2020 4:34 pm Aist!!superb!!the femme fetale attacked again!!

A bit of everything:love and passion,unconsciously funny,leGal..etc..

Kuddos!!HYENA????

pudding Apr 11 2020 4:19 pm Just finished the finale! And it was amazing.

SPOILERS AHEAD*

I loved the ending where they now works at geum-ja's law firm. Thus drama has so much potential for another season, just good writing and directing. They can continue where they left off, do interesting cases, and make some progress on geum-ja and hee-jae's relationship. It's clear in the end that they're partners, but not yer a couple. I really wish for another season to be produced and to see more of their romance. Ju ji hoon and kim hye soo was oozing with chemistry. So in loved with this drama and the leads. Hats off to all those who worked hard on this drama. J

Ayen Apr 11 2020 3:09 pm A must watch drama. I always end laughing and have kilig to the lead actors, how I wish to see an extension or another season. I wish to see them together settled. They are hyenas in working hard to earn a living for their goals. Watch and have a happy heart.

Sara Apr 11 2020 1:46 pm I never normally leave a comment for dramas but Hyena deserves it! I really recommend this drama it’s sooo good and the couple’s chemistry is so powerful it’s mad! Great actors and great writing

Lara Apr 11 2020 10:46 am I am so sad this drama is over but I had a good time watching it.All the actors did an amazing job.The Hyena Ost too,so good.It's had to even tell the 12 years age gap between Ju Ji Hoon and Kim Hye Soo.I look forward to seeing them in new projects

Poots Apr 11 2020 10:44 am Amazing show! Just watched the finale. Finally, a lawyer show where you can root for what they are doing. Love the chemistry of all the actors.

Purplejan Apr 11 2020 9:33 am Wow highly recommended.. One of kdrama that I didn't fast forwarded that I enjoyed every bits and pieces of it.. Actors and actresses did a good job portraying their role esp the main leads.. Good thing Hye Kyo didn't accept the role coz Hye Soo really fits the damn ass Female Lead.. ???

wowed Apr 11 2020 7:52 am no cause i really didn’t wanna watch this drama at first so i came here to scope out the review and my this is one of the best dramas i’ve ever watched. when it’s meant to sad, you’re gonna be sad, when the main leads are happy or something happy happens for the entire cast, you’re happy as well. the chemistry Whew Chile the mfkn chemistry is just amazing. like it’s *chefs kiss* if you’re looking for a funny, sorta kinda tear jearking drama about law and all the politics revolving it, this is one for you.

Lita Apr 10 2020 6:54 pm OMG! I love this series. Acting is superb with the 2 leads. Even if the 2 leads are fighting, I still feel butterflies in my stomach. Love love love. Highly recommended!

J Chan Apr 10 2020 8:57 am Great show! Good plot and the cast is amazing especially the 2 leads !

Mira Apr 09 2020 6:46 pm Excellent drama. i love the lead actress. Her acting skills are just on point. Great job. This is a must watch drama. They deserve an award.

GeeCee Apr 09 2020 7:38 am Episode 1 already pullet it off!!! Ju Ji hoon’s character and gestures remind me of Yi seo of Itaewon Class! ???

dereaming Apr 08 2020 8:48 pm My.Gosh. I Love This Drama! I have always had a soft spot for movies relating to law and such, but this drama is honestly so good, if not the best so far. I haven't felt like this about any drama for a long while now. This drama is really cinematic in many sense. The script is brilliant - every character has their own spotlight and dynamic, no one is forgotten at all. The spotlight is divided reasonably among the main leads and supporting roles. Plot is also very well-paced, it's not over-the-top to say that EP1 is essentially the most boring when compared to other episodes. It's only there to lay out the main events. And the actors! I swear the cast is perfect for their set roles. The chemistry between the main leads, and the dynamic of the casts is crazy good too. Of course the cinematic effect...Usually dramas mainly focus on love line, nemesis or dramatic plot twists, so they have this different visual effects and mainly concentrate on the characters only. But this drama, gosh - from the location, to camera operation, or even clothing choice. Every little detail presents something about the dynamic of the scene or the character in the frame. The music score also fits incredibly well with the events in the drama. I love this drama so much, I didn't skip any detail and sometimes I even replay some scenes because I love it so so much. Can't wait for the last 2 episodes, and definitely I hope they make a second season even haha. But honestly if it wraps up in 1 season it would be already perfect.

Sheyael Apr 08 2020 8:36 pm Just loving each episode and characters. Always looking forward to the next episode after another. Actors are well suited with their character. Sad that this drama is coming to an end..

Saraleo Apr 07 2020 3:45 pm Ju Ji-hoon really looks like Park Seo-joon in this drama. I'm really excited for the last two episodes!

Junichi hara Apr 07 2020 10:33 am This is so great, the H team are so cool, especially Kim Hye Soo, I can't imagine if the other actress play the role of jung geum ja, I mean the character is really suit for her

Xyren Manongsong Apr 07 2020 10:16 am I loved it! 100%. Can’t wait for season 2

Cassey willy Apr 05 2020 10:16 pm Thank you for choosing kim hyesoo.. shes the right person to hold this role...

Lynn Apr 05 2020 12:56 am Why is Ju JiHoon is sooooo oozing with sex appeal in this Kdrama???!!! His eyes and facial expressions speak that he doesn’t have to open his mouth to deliver his acting prowess. Kim Hye Soo is so pretty. Both are very charismatic actors. Their acting skills are great. Since im a believer of a happy ending, i wish Yoon Hee-Jae and Jeung Geum-ja have their own happy ending too.?

I really love this drama. No one is above the law. However, if you have money and power that’s another thing. But at the end of the day, every bad actions or decisions we made there will be a corresponding consequence that we have to face sooner or later. #netflixph

Clarey Apr 04 2020 3:37 pm Loving it! A huge shoutout to the writer and of course the lead actress and actor. I am enjoying each episode.

Min Apr 04 2020 11:13 am By accident I came across k dramas on Netflix. I adored signal so when I saw the same lead actress, KSH, in Hyena I was delighted. She is a kick ass lady in this drama, yet her struggles and humanness is nicely added in. The whole series is brilliant. Well done all. I hope I continue to keep finding more Great k dramas. Xxxxx

Long time fan Apr 04 2020 9:52 am The script is brilliant, casts are superb and very charming. The best legal drama ever !!!

D.O.D Apr 02 2020 3:23 pm It's such good drama

ETulane Apr 01 2020 2:48 pm Love it!!!!!!Such a great series - enjoy the dialogue, acting and the script.

M Apr 01 2020 11:21 am I don’t leave comments about K-drams, but I’m gonna have to make HYENA an exception. My goodness!! I’m so blown away by the talent and passion of every single actor, especially the main leads. The chemistry, the plot, the backstory, the humanness of the characters. I wasn’t even gonna finish ep1 because I was just killing time, but joke is on me, I ended up binge watching all the available episodes because IT’S SO GOOD ?

Lilly Mar 29 2020 3:17 am I really enjoyed this drama. The plot, strong characters, amazing teamwork and OST are amazing. I love Kim Hye soo and Ju ji hoon Chemistry here, there’s something about them especially to their eyes. The emotions are fantastic! In first episode, I know some fans don’t like the strategy and result because there’s no justice. But we need to know that’s really happened to our society, rich people are always win. But we saw it too how karma slap them. Only 4 episodes left to go, I hope they will give us justice, and satisfying ending for Jung Geum Ja and Yoon Hee Jae ????

honeybunz Mar 28 2020 10:19 am I absolutely in love with this drama. The chemistry between the leads are making me melt. Going crazy with their constant bickering and their denial of attraction to each other. Just falling in love with how honest and proud Hee Jae is of his affection for Geum Ja in the later episodes. Ji Hoon is so damn sexy in this drama. His facial expressions are to die for.

Kiara Mar 28 2020 6:48 am Episode 8 is the best. Wow, that expression from both KSH and JJH in the end of the scene was really great. Glad im watching this now.

Jinwelly Mar 27 2020 6:13 pm I'm a huge fan of KHS she's literally a badass and such a brilliant actress! JJH is superb hot & no doubt he is the King of Netflix! Their chemistry fires on screen I am obsessed with this two. HYENA is such a very smart drama and they deserve a lot of love! One of the best Kdramas airing right now... Best of luck to all the cast xx

Kcatz2020 Mar 23 2020 3:03 pm So happy that I decided to watch this drama. Every episodes is so exciting. I love Ju jihoon! He is such a good actor and of course so good looking. He is the pitiful one here, clearly being used by the FL, but, he is still trying to win her heart - at least that's what I think how this story will go - that's why I like it and I'm looking forward to when Guem ja will be sincere to him!

Hana Mar 23 2020 10:00 am This is the best SBS's drama ever . The cast are awesome , the script & plot is very nice & interesting , every scene is not cringy at all . I love the main character relationship development which is fast pace yet naturally . Worth to watch every single episode .

Cast - 10/10 Plot - 9/10 Ost - 9/10 Pace - 9/10 Videography - 10/10 Script - 10/10

Good job team HYENA !!!!!!

Clarey Mar 21 2020 7:34 pm I love this drama! I am so glad I picked this drama to watch this weekend. I am enjoying and laughing at the chemistry of the two leads.

diva Mar 21 2020 9:19 am i have no problem if there is no romance in there

Noi Mar 20 2020 8:25 pm I can't concentrate because Joo Jihoon and Jun Sukho are both in Kingdom. It's like watching Prince Chang and that magistrate in modern setting lol. For Kim Hyesoo, well despite everything, she's a pretty limited actress and I do agree on the chemistry part, both don't look interested at each other when they should or maybe the directing was flawed it couldn't set the tone right.

Random but I think Jun Jihyun would be perfect for the female role. Again, maybe this is because of Kingdom loll.

Rachana Mar 15 2020 12:45 am This drama is really some thing eposide 6 is driving me crazy waiting for next week

I am in love Mar 14 2020 9:52 pm Joo Ji Hoon is tall and slim and looks so good in suit. I just stare at the screen whenever he is in a suit. And Kim Hye Soo, what can I say. I just loveee the madness, craziness and fierceness of her character. I want to be strong like her. It's killing me to wait new episode as every single day passes.

hau11n Mar 14 2020 5:59 pm It’s getting more and more intriguing as we find out their backstories. (Currently at ep8)

I love a lover to enemy to lover kind of story with a strong female and male lead. I applaud the cast for their acting and the writer/producer and other staff for making this possible.

Yaya Mar 14 2020 9:33 am Well, coz everyone can say their opinion, so just enjoy it. Like or dislike is very common. That's life. Whatever they say, I looooooovveeeeeeee thiiiissss drama soooooo muccchhhhhhhh. I'm happy if u agree with me, and i'm fine if u don't. Once again, that's life. So, keep cool

ilovedramas Mar 13 2020 12:02 pm istg kim hye soo can make everything into masterpiece. the cast and acting is sooooo good

Tav Mar 11 2020 12:11 pm Just found out this drama and the first ep was very different from what i expected! I love ju jihoon since princess hours and kim hye soo since signal, they both are good at acting and capable to bring the character to life in their prev dramas. High expectations for this drama! KHS unnie, hwaiting!

Virginia Jensen Mar 08 2020 8:22 pm Looking forward to each episode, the lead characters have great chemistry....it is stylish and visually attractive.I am enjoying it enormously.

Irish Dorothy Mar 07 2020 9:56 pm Worth watching and I can’t wait for upcoming episodes.

Dee Mar 05 2020 6:38 am I like the drama because it's not typical but I understand why many international fans don't get the vibe for this show, the female lead isn't the sitting pretty kind of actress, but you will eventually gravitate towards her because of her acting skills.

Hyena Mar 04 2020 6:23 am Only watch this because of JJH , superb acting as always , excellent body language, all about him is perfect. Not really a fan of the female lead, her voice and face portrayal kind of disturbing. Just my two cents.

I am in love Mar 04 2020 5:04 am My god, what a powerful woman, Kim Hye Soo! She is so fierce

PANDORA Mar 03 2020 10:51 pm This drama gave us Kim Hye-Soo as a sassy, powerful and confident female character and people are upset?! Make it make sense?!

Jinjoo Mar 02 2020 1:02 pm KHS is one of Korea's best actresses and I liked her since Did You Really Love among others she was in! I'll check this out soon!

sarah Mar 02 2020 1:07 am Kim Hye-Soo = Queen. People seem upset not about her 'bad looks' rather about her sassiness. She talks like she want to seduce the opposite sex to sleep with her? says somebody who is already seduced by it and want to blame her for it. // Does my sassiness upset you? Why are you beset with gloom?

// Does my sexiness upset you? Does it come as a surprise That I dance like I've got diamonds At the meeting of my thighs? // Maya Angelou

Long Live Kim Hye-Soo! unapologetic smart sext woman you are....

Norik Baboorian Checkosky Feb 27 2020 5:13 pm Oh my god , park seo jun and ju Jin hun are the same guy , they look alike and act alike , I cannot believe it , I love both of them . They are both very handsome and good actors , I have seen most of their shows on netflex, I’m in the middle of enjoying watching itaewon class ,and now I’m enjoying hyena with a good start already. I’m so happy to have these two shows to fall back on after watching the amazing crash landing with huin bin , thanks netflex . Love love love Korean shows

Paul Feb 25 2020 3:02 am Best show this year. The lead Kim Hye Soo owns this role. Finally a women that isn't some pathetic kdrama trope. Someone closer to reality. So glad the other actress dropped this, short hair + older than male lead is perfect.

Nuox Feb 24 2020 10:58 am Hye soo is better in term of expressing the pain and emotion that tugged deep into your heart.. just like in 11th mom.. and she didnt pretend to be cute or naive, which suit the character more... A strong headed woman, not some sort of fragile doll... I dont understand why so many comments are against her... Talent is more important that the visual/ physical look... And i think hye soo is so damn charismatic....and pretty

selva Feb 24 2020 4:17 am Wowww!!! Really like this drama. I like the characteristics of the leads :-) :-) Good luck with the team. I am waiting Yoon Hee-Jae's Kingdom 2 drama. I love Kim Hye-Soo especially from Queen of the office drama. Love from India :)

Alice Feb 24 2020 2:44 am Those complaining about the "looks" of the female lead have not been watching kdrama or k-movies for a while. Otherwise they'd know better. It's Kim Hye Soo!!! That aside, the gruffness of the appearance of the FL is part of her character, wild, unrestrained...like a Hyena. It is no coincidence she had to look/dress that way.

As for the complaint about the noona romance pairing.... lol. I guess it's personal taste. I Love It!!

Awesome drama all round!!! Thankfully the cast and crew don't visit this site to gauge viewer opinions.

Natalia Feb 23 2020 1:54 am Kim Hye Soo not Kim Hee Sun, dear kdramafighter. I personally think Kim Hye Soo matches this kind of 'badass' role better than Song Hye Kyo. She has this madness vibes. I think the people who prefers Song Hye Kyo care about visual a lot.

kdramafighter Feb 22 2020 10:12 pm so entertaining wo watch kim hee soon for this kind of role.. happy bcos songhyekyo decline.. I think this character suit for kim hee soon.. can't wait for next ep.. fighting..

Chocotopp Feb 22 2020 9:56 pm I love the 1st Episode, I know what she did was wrong but I can feel that she fell to him too but she keep denying to herself. Waiting for episode 3. I’m not agree of some comments here because in twitter, we like this drama, it’s really fun to watch. Kim hye soo and ju ji hoon are amazing and professional. :)

Ada Feb 22 2020 8:01 pm Why are people so hateful about the lead actress. Most dramas feature Older actors with younger actresses, so I see nothing wrong with an older actress and a younger actor after all Kim hye soo is a top notch actress, if director and writers are ok with the casting then is fine.

Cecil Santiago Feb 22 2020 5:58 pm Nice, but the lead actress is way old and and the voice?

Nia K. Haryanto Feb 22 2020 12:22 am Wow... Joo Ji Hoon! My favorite actor. I'm so exciting. Can't hardly wait to watch all episodes.

Patricia Feb 21 2020 9:23 pm Ju ji-hoon is everything in the opening episode. South Korean men are the hottest men on Earth overall. This man Ju Ji-hoon had my mouth wide open. He is beyond sexy! He is what wet dreams are made of. I can't wait for kingdom 2. He looks good in anything. His body.....wow......he's ageless and timeless. The love of his life is truly blessed! Also he is a great actor!

a whore lmfao Feb 21 2020 8:22 pm is this a romance?? mmm the girl looks hella badass doe

WindyMae Feb 02 2020 8:38 am The plot looks same to Witch Court (I love this drama so much) anyway Im glad SHK declined the offer and KHS replace here, anticipating...

Jessica Jan 30 2020 11:39 pm am already suspecting Lee Kyoung-Young is the villain lmao

Shairli Jan 27 2020 4:09 am My fav actors... hope the chemistry is good & they dlvr the best!

jang hyuk' fan Jan 05 2020 7:30 pm my fav actress from The Office as miss Kim

Alexa Jan 01 2020 2:54 am I'm here for Kim Hye Soo and Ju JiHoon

Devie Dec 21 2019 5:41 pm Woow Kim Hye Soo unnie,miss to see her acting.. long time not to see her acting.. miss u so much u unnie, i love your acting,your acting so great.. beatiful actresses

Anne Nov 02 2019 1:27 pm What a great actress!! She will definitely not disappoint. Great Choice!

I Love Kdrama Sep 22 2019 10:23 pm So many lawyer shows at kdramaland. Lol.

Sparkling Aug 30 2019 7:03 am Looks good!!

Anggie Aug 29 2019 8:22 pm Wow kimhyesoo as female lead!! The way way much better than shk. I will watch this.

Astrid Jul 22 2019 8:37 am Please cast Kim Min Jung as lead female!

Kit Umali Jun 15 2019 12:16 am OMG ?One of my favorite oppa ? I like him in Princess hours before now in k horror drama Kingdom...

Laarni Jun 14 2019 10:26 pm Meilan you have a good idea ? are you a desperate writer? ? your story is more interesting than the original one. Song hye kyo will be the attorney that will defend him on his case as drug user or drug lord. And i agree with u he will give more justice to act as drug user rather than a character of an attorney..? i wonder if he will have also a kissing scene that is more sensual and more torrid than song hye kyo's kissing scene with park bo gum.. Exciting to know that??

jeff May 31 2019 10:44 pm Love it.Please consider the project hye kyo n ju ji hoon!

kim May 31 2019 12:58 am Ju -Ji Hoon is the busiest & active Actor this year I hope they will both consider this project

Mutlu May 30 2019 4:20 am yes yes yesssssssss Joo ji hoon with song hye kyo best news for me i can't wait .......

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Song & Kim Law Firm

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AP EON Finance

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Yoon Hee-Jae's family

Jung Eun-Yeong's Past

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