The third episode of the K-drama Pro Bono arrives on Netflix this Saturday, December 13, 2025. Following the show’s weekly release pattern, the episode will be available for streaming right after its broadcast on South Korean television. This episode continues the story of a disgraced judge finding new purpose by defending those who cannot afford legal help.
The new episode introduces a unique and challenging case that tests the main character’s changing perspective. Fans can expect another mix of legal strategy, character growth, and the show’s signature humor.
Pro Bono Episode 3 Release Date and Global Schedule
Pro Bono Episode 3 will be released on Saturday, December 13, 2025. The show follows a consistent weekly schedule, with new episodes arriving every Saturday and Sunday.
The episode airs first on the South Korean network tvN at 9:20 PM Korea Standard Time (KST). Netflix makes it available for international streaming simultaneously or immediately after this broadcast. This means release times convert to different hours across the world.
- United States: 10:00 AM Eastern Time (ET) / 7:00 AM Pacific Time (PT)
- United Kingdom: Approximately 3:00 PM Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- India: Approximately 8:30 PM Indian Standard Time (IST)
- Australia (Sydney): Approximately 2:00 AM Australian Eastern Daylight Time (AEDT) on December 14
- Japan: 9:20 PM Japan Standard Time (JST)
For viewers in other regions, checking the Netflix platform at the converted local time is the most reliable method.
Where to Watch Pro Bono Episode 3
Pro Bono is available to stream exclusively on Netflix worldwide. The series is not available on any other streaming service or for free at this time.
To watch, you need an active Netflix subscription. The platform offers different subscription plans:
- Standard with Ads: $7.99 per month
- Standard (No Ads): $17.99 per month
- Premium: $24.99 per month
All plans provide access to Pro Bono. The episode will include English subtitles and dubbing options for international audiences.
A Look Back at Episodes 1 and 2
Pro Bono follows Kang Da-wit, a famous and ambitious judge known for his efficiency and material success. His life falls apart after he receives a mysterious box full of cash, an incident that forces him to leave his prestigious position.
With his career in ruins, Da-wit has no choice but to join a public interest law team, known as a pro bono division, at a large firm. He is paired with Park Gi-ppeum, a passionate and idealistic lawyer who deeply cares about social justice and helping ordinary people.
In Episode 2, Da-wit worked on his first case with the team, defending a woman trying to keep her dog, Byeol, from an abusive former owner. To win, he had to navigate hidden truths from his own client and face an unethical opposing attorney. The episode ended with a significant revelation: Oh Jeong-in, a colleague, knows the scammer who gave Da-wit the box of cash that destroyed his career.
What to Expect in Episode 3
The preview for Episode 3 shows the pro bono team taking on a new and unusual case. They are approached by a disabled child who wants to sue God for compensation.
This case immediately creates conflict within the team. Da-wit, still motivated by money and prestige, does not want to take it. His reluctance angers Yoo Nan-hee, a dedicated human rights lawyer on the team.
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Despite his initial refusal, Da-wit agrees to help. The team finds an address to send a formal complaint letter to, moving the case forward. Da-wit suspects the child has an underlying motive related to runaway teens and decides to sue a powerful CEO named Choi Woong-san, a move that upsets another team member, Myeong-hun.
This case will likely challenge Da-wit’s worldview further and force him to confront the real-world impact of legal help for the vulnerable.
About the Pro Bono Series and Cast
Pro Bono is a South Korean legal drama. The series is directed by Kim Seong-yoon and Baek Sang-hoon, with writing by Moon Yoo-seok.
The show stars Jung Kyung-ho as the main character, Kang Da-wit. Jung Kyung-ho is known for other popular K-dramas like “Pasillos de hospital” (“Hospital Playlist”) and “ยกOh, mis clientes fantasmas!” (“My Client is a Ghost”). He plays a judge who must rebuild his life from scratch.
The main cast also includes:
- So Joo-yeon as Park Gi-ppeum, the dedicated pro bono lawyer.
- Lee You-young as Oh Jeong-in, a colleague with a mysterious connection to Da-wit’s past.
- Yoon Na-moo as Jang Yeong-sil.
- Seo Hye-won as Yoo Nan-hee, the human rights lawyer.
The first season has a total of 12 episodes. New episodes are released weekly, with the season finale scheduled for Sunday, January 11, 2026.
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