Watching "Pro Bono"? Here Are Jung Kyung-ho’s Best 9 K-Dramas to Binge Next!
- Disha Paul
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Jung Kyung-ho is one of those actors who quietly steal every scene he’s in. From warmhearted doctors and struggling husbands to morally complex men facing life-changing choices, his roles always feel grounded and real.
With his ongoing drama Pro Bono, gaining attention, now is the perfect time to revisit his most memorable K-dramas and see how his acting range has evolved over the years.
1. Pro Bono (2025)
Han Min-kyu (Jung Kyung-ho) is a sharp, capable lawyer who once thrived in the corporate world but finds himself questioning his values after witnessing repeated injustice. He joins a legal aid organization that fights for people who cannot afford representation.
As Min-kyu takes on difficult cases involving labor abuse, wrongful accusations, and social inequality, he begins to rediscover his sense of purpose while confronting his own past choices.
Aired: Dec 6, 2025 - Jan 11, 2026
No. of Episodes: 12
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, So Ju-yeon, Yoo Na-moo
Streaming Platform: Netflix
2. Hospital Playlist (2020–2021)
Kim Jun-wan (Jung Kyung-ho) is a skilled but blunt cardiothoracic surgeon working at Yulje Medical Centre. Beneath his sharp tongue lies a deeply caring doctor who struggles to express his emotions, especially in his complicated relationship with Lee Ik-sun (Kwak Sun-young).
The drama follows five doctors who have been friends for years as they balance demanding careers, love, and everyday life.
Aired: Mar 12, 2020 - May 28, 2020
No. of Episodes: 24 (2 seasons)
Cast: Jo Jung-suk, Yoo Yeon-seok, Jung Kyung-ho, Jeon Mi-do, Kim Dae-myung
Streaming Platform: Netflix
3. Crash Course in Romance (2023)
Star math instructor Choi Chi-yeol (Jung Kyung-ho) is famous, wealthy, and admired, yet emotionally empty. His life takes an unexpected turn when he meets Nam Haeng-seon (Jeon Do-yeon), a former athlete running a side-dish shop.
Their slow-burning romance unfolds amid a pressure-filled private education culture.
Aired: Jan 14, 2023 - Mar 5, 2023
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Jeon Do-yeon
Streaming Platform: Netflix
4. Prison Playbook (2017–2018)
After a sudden incident, baseball star Kim Je-hyuk (Park Hae-soo) lands in prison just before his major league debut. Inside, he befriends inmates and guards, including Lee Joon-ho (Jung Kyung-ho), a warm-hearted correctional officer and childhood friend.
The drama explores humanity, friendship, and redemption behind bars.
Aired: Nov 22, 2017 - Jan 18, 2018
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Park Hae-soo, Jung Kyung-ho, Krystal Jung
Streaming Platform: Netflix
5. Oh My Ghost Client (2016)
Lawyer No Moo-jin (Jung Kyung-ho) unexpectedly gains the ability to see ghosts who died with unresolved legal issues.
Forced to take on their cases, he becomes an unusual advocate for the dead while slowly learning responsibility, empathy, and courage. The drama mixes comedy, fantasy, and emotional courtroom stories.
Aired: May 30, 2025 - Jun 28, 202516
No. of Episodes: 10
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Seol In-ah, Cha Hak-yeon
Streaming Platform: Netflix
6. Life on Mars (2018)
Elite profiler Han Tae-joo (Jung Kyung-ho) suddenly finds himself transported back to 1988 after a mysterious accident. Trapped in a different era, he joins a rough-around-the-edges homicide unit while desperately searching for a way back to the present.
As he solves crimes using modern instincts in an old-school world, Tae-joo begins to question whether he truly wants to return.
Aired: Jun 9, 2018 - Aug 5, 2018
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Park Sung-woong, Go Ah-sung
Streaming Platform: Disney+
7. Smile, You (2009–2010)
Seo Jung-in (Jung Kyung-ho) comes from a wealthy family whose fortune suddenly collapses. Forced to adjust to a modest lifestyle, he meets Lee Jung-in (Lee Min-jung), a woman who remains optimistic despite her own hardships.
The drama follows their slow-burning romance as both characters learn the value of resilience, humility, and love that transcends social status.
Aired: 2009–2010
No. of Episodes: 45
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Lee Min-jung
Streaming Platform: SBS / regional OTTs
8. Falling for Innocence (2015)
Cold-hearted businessman Kang Min-ho (Jung Kyung-ho) undergoes a heart transplant that unexpectedly changes his personality. As he becomes more empathetic and emotionally open, he grows closer to Kim Soon-jung (Kim So-yeon), a woman tied to his past.
The drama blends romance with emotional healing, exploring how love can transform even the most guarded hearts.
Aired: Apr 3, 2015 - May 23, 2015
No. of Episodes: 16
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Kim So-yeon, Yoon Hyun-min
Streaming Platform: Viki
9. Cruel City (Heartless City) (2013)
Jung Shi-hyun (Jung Kyung-ho) is a dedicated detective working undercover to dismantle a powerful drug cartel. As he infiltrates deeper into the criminal world, he forms dangerous alliances and faces moral dilemmas that threaten his identity.
The drama offers a dark, gritty look at crime, loyalty, and the personal cost of living a double life.
Aired: May 27, 2013 - Jul 30, 2013
No. of Episodes: 20
Cast: Jung Kyung-ho, Nam Gyu-ri, Lee Jae-yoon, Son Chang-min
Streaming Platform: Apple TV
Final Thoughts
From heartfelt medical dramas and legal stories to intense crime thrillers, Jung Kyung-ho has built a career defined by consistency and emotional depth.
Whether you’re watching Pro Bono weekly or discovering his older work for the first time, his dramas offer strong storytelling and memorable characters that stay with you long after the final episode.
Which Jung Kyung-ho drama is your favorite, or which one are you planning to watch next? Let us know in the comments!