14 Recommendations of K-Dramas Featuring Stories About Smart Lawyers, From EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO to LAWLESS LAWYER

Kapanlagi.com - Written by: Putriku Aishwarya Ravelia

Korean dramas with romance themes may be common, but if they feature the story of a smart lawyer who can overcome difficult situations, it's definitely not ordinary. Unusual plot, tense atmosphere, and exciting plot make Korean legal dramas able to get high ratings.

Usually, they also feature social-political and economic issues as well as moral questions, plus a touch of romance that can lighten the mood. Here are recommendations of K-Dramas featuring smart lawyers that you must watch!

1. EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO

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This drama is very popular and features the story of a talented and genius rookie lawyer Woo Young Woo (Park Eun Bin) who has high-functioning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and finds herself in one of the largest law firms in Korea. Woo Young Woo may be socially awkward, but she is a force to be reckoned with in court.

In addition, Woo Young Woo is very brilliant and has photographic memory, intelligence, and creative ways in handling cases. The performance of Park Eun Bin as Young Woo is very brilliant because the actor portrays her character with sensitivity and sincerity.

2. I HEAR YOUR VOICE

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I HEAR YOUR VOICE became one of the dramas that received high ratings during its airing. It tells the story of Park Soo Ha (Lee Jong Suk), a 19-year-old high school student who has the ability to read people's minds just by looking into their eyes, a power he gained after witnessing his father's gruesome murder when he was a child.

Although the murder was considered an accident, a young teenager named Jang Hye Sung (Kim So Hyun) testified against the suspect who should have been imprisoned. Years later, Hye Sung (Lee Bo Young), who is now older, has become a lonely, rough, and uninterested public defender for the people she represents.

But Soo Ha is different, he still wears his heart on his sleeve with the goal of protecting and helping her when her killer is released from prison and plans his revenge.

3. VINCENZO

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Tells the story of Vincenzo (Song Joong Ki), a mafia lawyer who visits South Korea to settle unfinished business. But all his best plans go awry, and he gets dragged into the bad situation of a group of tenants who want to stop the demolition of their building.

When he finds himself involved in their goal, he meets the sharp and passionate lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Bin). Together, they become a team in facing the powerful Babel conglomerate and the very dangerous and cunning enemy Jang Jun Woo (Taecyeon).

Vincenzo's loyalty to Hong Cha Young and the Geumga Plaza tenants proves that he is a man who can do and use whatever means necessary to justify his goals. The chemistry displayed by Song Joong Ki and Jeon Yeo Bin make VINCENZO even more interesting to watch.

4. SUSPICIOUS PARTNER

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Noh Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) is a famous and skilled but somewhat arrogant prosecutor who cannot stand criminals. Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) is a trainee under Ji Wook who is accused of killing her own boyfriend. Eventually, Ji Wook defends Bong Hee in court, and over time, he develops feelings for her.

Every appearance of Ji Chang Wook is able to make the audience mesmerized by the role he plays. As a tough and grumpy prosecutor to a bored lawyer, Chang Wook is very charming. Plus, the chemistry between Ji Chang Wook and Nam Ji Hyun, as well as the romance, provides some tense moments.

5. WHY HER?

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The drama WHY HER? features Oh Soo Jae (Seo Hyun Jin), a lawyer and partner at one of the largest law firms in South Korea. Her work is an extension of her life, as she rises through the ranks with hard work against sexism, harassment, and gender inequality.

Oh Soo Jae is sharp-tongued, whip-cracking, and doesn't leave any business needs unaddressed in winning cases by any means necessary. After mistakenly allowing a young man named Kim Dong Goo (Hwang In Yeop) to pay for a crime he didn't commit and then protecting the perpetrator of the crime against the victim, Soo Jae faces the consequences of her actions.

She is suspended from the firm and sent to spend a semester teaching at the law school to fix her image. And Soo Jae finds that changing her image and character is far more frightening than passing judgments in court.

6. HYENA

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Competition and hard work to get cases with their focus on defending the wealthy. Jung Geum Ja (Kim Hye Soo) is an opportunist who has no moral qualms about manipulating the law and code of justice. Her only goal is to make money and be successful.

In contrast to Yoon Hee Jae (Joo Ji Hoon), an elite lawyer at one of the leading law firms, Song & Kim. Although he is confident in his abilities, he is repeatedly outsmarted by Geum Ja in his quest for high status.

However, things change when Geum Ja joins Song Kim as an associate lawyer. She works with Hee Jae to investigate a case involving an important and influential client, and their perceptions change. HYENA is able to deliver an intelligent and dramatic performance.

7. THE DEVIL JUDGE

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A story where hatred reigns, chaos prevails, and power-hungry politicians and mercenaries prey on citizens. Then, a cruel and cunning judge named Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) decides to design his own trial and mercilessly punish corrupt officials based on the voice of the people.

Kang Yo Han is an extremist who makes his own rules and solves problems according to his own rulebook. He wants people to use their democratic rights and become some sort of national hero. But Kim Ga On (Jinyoung), a young and compassionate judge, has a difficult life when he conflicts with Yo Han.

His worldview remains intact despite his terrifying past, and his ideology clashes with Yo Han's. Ga On sees potential and tries to make him see the world through his own lens to fight injustice. THE DEVIL JUDGE has a captivating plot because it depicts modern society with socio-political economic order.

8. LAWLESS LAWYER

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Tells the story of Bong Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi), a former gangster turned lawyer who has no qualms about calling his gangster friends and manipulating legal loopholes for his own benefit to achieve justice.

Sang Pil is seeking revenge for his mother's murder and approaches Ha Jae Yi (Seo Ye Ji). Ha Jae Yi is a morally upright lawyer who has been fired from the court and asks him to work with her.

Together, they form a tough team as they face evil enemies. When Sang Pil and Jae Yi are deceived and tricked, they remain skillful in their efforts at redemption, and their brief romantic moments also manage to ease the tension.

9. BIG MOUTH

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The next popular Korean lawyer drama is BIG MOUTH. This drama was released in 2022 featuring the charming acting of Lee Jong Suk and Im Yoon-Ah. Meanwhile, BIG MOUTH tells the story of a lawyer nicknamed Big Mouth because he promises something big but cannot prove it.

However, his luck runs out when Park Chang Ho receives a client who turns out to be related to the mafia named Big Mouth. As a result, Park Chang Ho is accused of being the mastermind behind a major case and is sent to prison. To prove his innocence, he and his wife try to find the truth. But everything is not easy when they face the upper class who have many privileges. You can watch BIG MOUTH drama through the Disney+ Hotstar channel.

10. DOCTOR LAWYER

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The next Korean drama about lawyers is DOCTOR LAWYER. This drama, which was released in 2022, features the thriller, legal, and medical genres. Meanwhile, DOCTOR LAWYER tells the story of a former surgeon who switches professions to become a lawyer.

This all began when Han Yi Han was accused of malpractice. Because of this case, Han Yi Han then tries to become a lawyer to find the truth and help victims who have experienced similar situations. You can watch the drama DOCTOR LAWYER through the Disney+ Hotstar channel.

11. TOUCH YOUR HEART

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TOUCH YOUR HEART is one of the Korean lawyer dramas that shouldn't be missed, especially for fans of romance and comedy genres. The drama TOUCH YOUR HEART tells the story of an artist named Oh Yoon-seo and lawyer Kwon Jung-rok.

Getting an offer to act in the legal world, Oh Yoon-seo chooses to work as Kwon Jung-rok's secretary to deepen her role. Lawyer Kwon Jung-rok is known to be cold, perfectionist, but actually warm-hearted. However, he cannot express what he feels directly. Without any experience in love, the presence of Oh Yoon-seo slowly melts his heart. Likewise, Oh Yoon-seo falls in love with lawyer Kwon Jung-rok. You can watch the drama TOUCH YOUR HEART on Netflix, WeTV, iQIYI, Viki.

12. CLASS OF LIES

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The next Korean drama about lawyers is CLASS OF LIES. This drama, which was released in 2019, tells the story of a lawyer who disguises himself as a teacher at a school. Starring Yoon Kyun Sang, Geum Sae Rok, Lee Jun Young, and others.

Meanwhile, CLASS OF LIES tells the story of the mysterious murder of a student. Because the death of Jung Su Ah is full of mysteries until one student is accused of being the perpetrator. This triggers a lawyer named Gi Moo Hyeok to seek the truth to prove that Kim Han Soo is innocent. Unexpectedly, these students have a big secret about their classmate's death. You can watch the drama CLASS OF LIES on the Viki and Viu channels.

13. LAW CAFE

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The next Korean drama about lawyers that you shouldn't miss is LAW CAFE. This drama was released in 2022 and starred by Lee Seung Gi and Lee Se Young. Meanwhile, the Korean drama LAW CAFE tells the story of a lawyer named Kim Yu Ri who opens a cafe but also provides legal services together with Kim Jeong Ho.

Kim Yu Ri used to work at a law firm but chose to resign. She then rented a place owned by Kim Jeong Ho and turned it into a law cafe. LAW CAFE not only presents a story about the world of law but also the romance of the main characters. LAW CAFE can be watched through the Viki channel.

14. MISTY

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MISTY is also included in the list of Korean dramas about lawyers that was released in 2018. MISTY tells the story of a married couple who try to uncover a murder case. This involves a character named Go Hye-Ran, a newsreader who is accused of being the killer.

Feeling innocent, Go Hye-Ran, who has a lawyer husband named Kang Tae Wok, tries to prove that his wife is not guilty. This drama raises the genres of thriller, mystery, melodrama, and romance that are exciting to watch. MISTY can be watched through Netflix, Disney+ Hotstar, and iQIYI channels.

Those are the Korean dramas about lawyers that you shouldn't miss. Enjoy watching, KLovers.

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