Ms. Hammurabi

Ms. Hammurabi[2] (Korean미스 함무라비) is a 2018 South Korean television series written by Moon Yoo-seok, the chief judge of Seoul Eastern District Court, and starring Go Ara, Kim Myung-soo, and Sung Dong-il.[3][4] It is based on the screenwriter's own novel of the same name, which was first serialized in 2015 on The Hankyoreh and was later published in paperback form in 2016 by Munhakdongne Publishing Group.[5][6] It aired on JTBC from May 21 to July 16, 2018, every Monday and Tuesday at 23:00 (KST) for 16 episodes.[7]

Ms. Hammurabi
Promotional poster
Also known asMiss Hammurabi
Hangul
미스 함무라비
Revised RomanizationMiseu Hammurabi
GenreLegal drama
Based onMiss Hammurabi
by Moon Yoo-seok
Written byMoon Yoo-seok
Directed byKwak Jung-hwan
Starring
ComposerChoi Chul-ho
Country of originSouth Korea
Original languageKorean
No. of episodes16
Production
Executive producers
  • Ham Young-hoon
  • Jang Kyung-ik
  • Kim Woo-taek
Producers
  • Kim Da-yea
  • Kwon Ji-young
  • Park Woo-ram
  • Shin Yoon-ha
Production companyStudio&NEW[1]
Original release
NetworkJTBC
ReleaseMay 21 (2018-05-21) –
July 16, 2018 (2018-07-16)

The series was well received by viewers for its fresh perspective on judges, as well as its honest depiction of adversities in modern-day Korean society.[8][9]

Synopsis

The series tells the story of the life of judges and the various disputes that they have to settle.[1]

Cast

Main

  • Go Ara as Park Cha Oh-reum, a passionate and idealistic rookie judge who stays by her beliefs and stands for justice.
  • Kim Myung-soo as Lim Ba-reun, an elite judge who prioritizes principles and sticks to the rules.
  • Sung Dong-il as Han Se-sang, a down-to-earth chief judge with years of experience and knowledge who understands the harsh realities of life.
  • Ryu Deok-hwan as Jung Bo-wang, an elite judge from Department 43, beside Department 44, who knows almost everything about everyone.
  • Lee Elijah as Lee Do-yeon, a stenographer for Department 44 who has a secret nighttime job.

Supporting

  • Lee Tae-sung as Min Yong-joon[10]
  • Lee Jae-woo as Judge Cheon Seong-hoon
  • Ahn Nae-sang as Chief presiding judge
  • Cha Soon-bae as Sung Gong-choong
  • Lee Won-jong as Bae Gong-dae
  • Kim Hong-fa as Chief Judge
  • Lee Cheol-min as Maeng Sa-sung
  • Yum Ji-young as Yoon Ji-young
  • Lee Yea-eun as Lee Dan-di
  • Kim Bo-yoon as Han Seo-yeon
  • Kim Ji-sung as Kim Da-in
  • Kim Hyun as Park Cha-oh Reum's aunt
  • Kim Young-ok as Oh-reum's grandmother
  • Park Sun-cheon as Lim Ba-reum's mother
  • Ko In-beom as Lim Ba-reum's father
  • Cha Soo-yeon as Hong Eun-ji
  • Lee Kan-hee as Park Cha Oh-reum's mother
  • Hong Hee-woon as Lawyer Go Jin-tae
  • Kim Wook as Lee Ga-on
  • Son Ji-yoon as Lee Myung-soo's wife

Production

Original soundtrack

Ms.Hammurabi OST
Soundtrack album by
Various artists
Recorded2018
GenreSoundtrack
Language
LabelMusic & New
Studio & New

Part 1

Released on May 21, 2018 (2018-05-21)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Like that day" (그날처럼)Hwang Seon-ho4:22
2."Like that day" (Inst.) 4:22
Total length:8:44

Part 2

Released on May 28, 2018 (2018-05-28)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Everyday with you" (일상그리고너)Illuwa band3:59

Part 3

Released on June 4, 2018 (2018-06-04)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Someday, Somehow" (언젠가어띻게든)U-Mb5 (ft.Hodge)4:26
2."Someday, Somehow" (Inst.) 4:26
Total length:8:42

Part 4

Released on June 11, 2014 (2014-06-11)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."You are the apple of my eye" (내눈의사과입녀다)U-Mb5 (ft.Sam Carter)3:49

Part 5

Released on June 25, 2014 (2014-06-25)
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Ususu" (우수수)Haru4:39
Disc 2:
No.TitleArtistLength
1."Code of Hammurabi" (Opening Title)Various Artists3:03
2."Amor Fati"Various Artists3:48
3."Book Store"Various Artists2:46
4."Cider Attack"Various Artists1:55
5."Hello"Various Artists3:04
6."Miss Hammurabi"Various Artists4:12
7."Melody of star crossed lovers"Various Artists2:42
8."Melody of star crossed lovers (Piano ver.)"Various Artists5:31
9."Misstic"Various Artists3:48
10."Season of Star"Various Artists3:08
11."The Typewriter"Various Artists2:21
12."Tears of a City"Various Artists2:33

Viewership

Ms. Hammurabi : South Korea viewers per episode (thousands)
SeasonEpisode numberAverage
12345678910111213141516
178211241181107110561165102511331004867840818699928115512341005
Source: Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Korea.[13]
Average TV viewership ratings
Ep.Original broadcast dateAverage audience share
Nielsen Korea[14]TNmS[15]
NationwideSeoulNationwide
1May 21, 20183.739%4.179%3.7%
2May 22, 20184.553%5.201%4.8%
3May 28, 20185.045%5.487%4.9%
4May 29, 20184.924%5.147%4.1%
5June 4, 20184.735%5.049%4.8%
6June 5, 20185.083%5.612%5.2%
7June 12, 20184.475%4.726%4.4%
8June 18, 20184.523%4.660%4.7%
9June 19, 20184.495%5.053%4.6%
10June 25, 20183.838%4.262%4.0%
11June 26, 20183.867%3.946%4.1%
12July 2, 20183.763%3.825%3.9%
13July 3, 20183.438%3.704%3.3%
14July 9, 20184.121%4.494%4.2%
15July 10, 20184.490%5.354%4.5%
16July 16, 20185.333%5.916%5.6%
Average4.401%4.788%4.4%
  • In the table above, the blue numbers represent the lowest ratings and the red numbers represent the highest ratings.
  • This series aired on a cable channel/pay TV which normally has a relatively smaller audience compared to free-to-air TV/public broadcasters (KBS, SBS, MBC and EBS).
  • Episode 7 did not air as originally planned on June 11, 2018, due to news coverage of U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's summit in Singapore. The episode aired the following day.

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryRecipientResultRef.
20186th APAN Star AwardsExcellence Award, Actress in a MiniseriesGo AraNominated[16]
Best New ActorKim Myung-sooNominated

References