Innocent Defendant is a legal thriller Korean drama about the intense story of a man who wakes up in prison with no memory of how he got there. Full of mystery, emotion, and courtroom drama, this series keeps viewers hooked with every episode as it uncovers secrets and fights for justice.
Main Roles
- Ji Sung as Park Jung-woo
A skilled prosecutor who wakes up in prison, accused of killing his own wife and daughter. He must prove his innocence with no memory of what happened. - Uhm Ki-joon as Cha Min-ho / Cha Sun-ho
Twin brothers with dark secrets. One of them is dead, and the other is pretending to be him to hide his crimes.
Supporting Roles
- Kwon Yuri as Seo Eun-hye – A young lawyer who helps Jung-woo and believes in his innocence.
- Oh Chang-seok as Kang Joon-hyuk – Jung-woo’s close friend and fellow prosecutor.
- Jo Jae-yoon as Shin Cheol-sik – A fellow prisoner who becomes Jung-woo’s ally.
- Uhm Hye-ran, Kim Min-seok, and more – Other important characters connected to the prison and case.
Park Jung-woo is a top prosecutor known for always finding the truth. But one day, he wakes up in prison as a murder suspect accused of killing his wife and daughter. The worst part? He has no memory of what happened.
Struggling to remember anything and surrounded by people who want him punished, Jung-woo must fight to prove he’s innocent. As he starts to recover his memories bit by bit, he uncovers a dark plot involving powerful people and a case of mistaken identity between twin brothers.
- Strong Mystery Plot: Every episode reveals a new clue or twist.
- Powerful Acting: Ji Sung’s emotional performance is deeply moving.
- Twin Brother Twist: The secret between the twins makes the story more intense.
- Justice and Truth: A gripping fight between power, lies, and honesty.
- Emotional Journey: Shows a father’s love, pain, and hope.
Innocent Defendant ends with truth and justice winning in the end. Jung-woo finally remembers everything and proves his innocence. The villain is exposed and punished. Though the journey was painful, Jung-woo finds peace and a new purpose in life. The ending brings both closure and emotional satisfaction for viewers.
