Actor Jisung's new TV series ”Second Trial” teaser poster released... bloody knife stuck in a law book

A striking teaser poster announcing the start of the new TV series "Second Trial" has been released, attracting attention.
MBC's new Fri-Sat TV series "Second Trial," scheduled to premiere on January 2, 2026, is a huge
Judge Lee Han-young, who has lived as a slave in a law firm but returns to 10 years ago, is a TV series about a return to justice, where he makes new choices to punish evil.
The first teaser poster, released today (18th), is a symbolic image that instantly conveys the atmosphere of the work.
The image of a bloody knife piercing a thick legal code is shocking and intuitively conveys Judge Lee Han-young's unwavering determination to use the law to achieve justice.
Furthermore, the words "Justice that blocks the knife" engraved on a dark background symbolize the firm conviction of those who stand up against great evil, and the existence of a code that speaks for the power of justice that remains unshakable even in the face of sharp attacks from power.
The first teaser poster for "Second Trial" is sure to catch your eye, teasing the birth of a judge character who risks his life to achieve justice, raising expectations for the film.
"Second Trial," which will kick off the 2026 MBC TV series, will feature Jisung, who won the MBC Drama Award in 2015 for "Kill Me, Heal Me," returning to the MBC TV series after 10 years.
The film is already attracting high expectations. In addition, Park Hee Soon, who has shown a strong presence with her unique charisma, Won Jin A, who teased a new transformation, and supporting actors with solid acting skills will also appear.
The addition of Lee Jae-jin, who is known for his sensual directing, director Park Mi-yeon, and writer Kim Kwang-min have teamed up to make this one of the most anticipated dramas of the first half of 2026.
The production team of "Second Trial" said, "The teaser poster conveys the message of 'Justice that blocks knives' most effectively.
"I focused on objects that could express the essence of the work," he said, "and visualized the core emotion of the work and the beliefs of the characters through the moment when the law book, which symbolizes the judge, and the knife aimed at Lee Han-young collide."
Please look forward to 'The Second Trial,' which marks a new beginning as the first production to kick off the 26th year."
Meanwhile, "Second Trial" will premiere on Friday, January 2, 2026 at 9:40 PM.