Episode 2 of the K-drama Pro Bono aired on Sunday, December 7, 2025, on tvN and is now available for streaming worldwide on Netflix. The episode features Kang David taking his first case as a public interest lawyer in a surprising courtroom battle. The show follows a respected judge whose life changes suddenly, forcing him to join a law firm’s team that handles cases for free.
Pro Bono Episode 2 Release Schedule and Where to Watch
The second episode of Pro Bono premiered on Sunday, December 7, 2025. In South Korea, the show airs on the tvN network. New episodes are released weekly, airing on Saturdays and Sundays. International viewers can watch the series on Netflix, where new episodes are added at the same time they air in Korea.
Here are the key release times for Episode 2 across major regions:
| Region | Release Time |
|---|---|
| South Korea | 9:10 PM KST (tvN) |
| United States (East Coast) | 10:00 AM ET |
| United States (West Coast) | 7:00 AM PT |
| India | 8:20 PM IST |
| United Kingdom | 1:10 PM GMT |
| Australia (East Coast) | 9:40 PM AEDT |
| Japan | 9:10 PM JST |
Viewers everywhere can access the show through a Netflix subscription. The platform offers different monthly plans.
A Look Back at Pro Bono Episode 1
The story centers on Kang David, played by Jung Kyung-ho. He is a successful and popular judge who seems to have a perfect career and public image. However, his main goal is to be nominated for the Supreme Court, partly to fulfill a promise to his late mother. His career collapses when he becomes involved in a bribery scandal. A man pretending to be an old friend tricks him into accepting a box filled with cash.
With his reputation ruined, David is forced to resign from his position as a judge. He then gets a job at a large law firm called O&Partners, but he is assigned to their pro bono team, which handles free legal cases for the public. This is a major fall for someone used to high-profile corporate cases. He joins a team that includes Park Gi-ppeum, played by So Joo-yeon.
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What Happened in Pro Bono Episode 2?
Episode 2 shows Kang David struggling with his new role on the pro bono team. He is unhappy and looks down on the small cases his new team handles. His first case involves a dispute over a dog named Byeol. An elderly couple adopted the dog after it was abandoned, but the original owner now wants it back. David finds the case beneath him but decides to use it to his advantage.
He makes a deal with Oh Jung-in, the firm’s director who hired him. David promises to significantly improve the team’s success rate if she will later nominate him for a prestigious justice candidate position. To win the dog case, David uses clever and sometimes ruthless methods. He discovers the dog’s original owner used a shock collar, which is a form of animal abuse.
A key moment in the episode is the courtroom appearance of veteran actor Sung Dong-il as Judge Choi Ho-jip. David is uncomfortable to see him presiding over the case. Despite challenges, David finds a way to pressure the opposing party by revealing their connection to a powerful political figure, ultimately winning the case for the elderly couple.
The production team stated, “In Episode 2, the tense courtroom chemistry between actors Jung Kyung Ho and Sung Dong Il will make the drama even more entertaining.”
The episode ends with a twist. Oh Jung-in is seen contacting the same con artist who initially framed David, suggesting a deeper, ongoing plot.
Main Cast and Characters
The series features a strong cast led by several well-known Korean actors:
- Jung Kyung-ho as Kang David: The main character, a former judge forced to become a public interest lawyer.
- So Joo-yeon as Park Gi-ppeum: A lawyer on the pro bono team.
- Lee You-young as Oh Jung-in: The director of the law firm who brings David onto the team.
- Sung Dong-il as Judge Choi Ho-jip: A judge who appears in Episode 2.
Other team members include characters played by Yoon Na-moo, Seo Hye-won, and Kang Hyung-suk.
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