8 Recommended Korean Dramas About Law, Suitable as Inspiration for Lawyers and Attorneys - Drakor 2023 'JOSEON LAWYER' Must Watch

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Silma Salsabilla

Korean dramas about law are always an interesting watch, KLovers. Even every year, the entertainment industry always produces dramas that reflect reality in the world of law. Various deviant conflicts must ultimately meet the judicial process.

This genre of drakor will pack many conflicts to be brought to the green table. The audience will also be made to enter the atmosphere and feel various sensations, such as anger, nervousness, and even amazed when watching legal figures reveal things that uncover the peak of the problem.

In addition to enjoying the journey of the story that always gives a different sensation, a legal-themed drakor is certainly also an aspect of education. This aspect can certainly inspire you to become a legal figure, KLovers. Rather than getting more curious, let's take a look at a series of Korean dramas about the world of law below. Definitely addictive!

1. JOSEON LAWYER (2023)

Korean drama JOSEON LAWYER / Credit Photo: instagram.com/mbcdrama_now

JOSEON LAWYER is a legal drama set in the Joseon Dynasty era, KLovers. In this story, Kang Han Soo (Woo Do Hwan) is a lawyer with a hidden agenda, seeking revenge against those responsible for the deaths of his parents. However, he eventually grows into a competent and ethical lawyer. 

In this drama, Kang Han Soo will be joined by Lee Yeon Joo (Bona WJSN) and Yoo Ji Sun (Cha Hak Yeon) in the fight for justice. To see the full story, you can watch all 16 episodes on VIU, KLovers.

2. DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN (2023)

Korean drama DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN / Credit Photo: IMDb

Centered around law and the court system, DIVORCE ATTORNEY SHIN begins with Shin Sung Han (Cho Seung Woo), a music professor in Germany with a focus on piano studies.

Eventually, Shin returns to South Korea for a reason and switches professions to become a divorce lawyer. As a lawyer, Shin Sung Han encounters various cases involving his clients' marital problems that he tries to solve. You can watch this 12-episode drama on NETFLIX, KLovers!

3. EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO (2022)

Korean drama EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO / Credit Photo: IMDb

Korean drama EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO takes place in the legal field with a smart lawyer who has autism. Although lawyer Woo Young Woo is looked down upon by many, he has a high ability in terms of his photographic memory. Therefore, Woo Young Woo becomes one of the best lawyers in Korea's largest law firm. 

However, it is not as easy as Woo Young Woo has to face. He feels very socially awkward. However, his intelligence becomes a source of strength in court. To find out the full story, you can watch this 16-episode drama on NETFLIX, KLovers!

4. THE LAW CAFE (2022)

Korean Drama THE LAW CAFE / Credit Photo: IMDb

THE LAW CAFE is a unique legal drama, KLovers. Kim Jeong Ho (Lee Seung Gi) and Kim Yu Ri (Lee Se Young) will be involved together as legal figures in a cafe.

The meeting takes place when Kim Yu Ri, a lawyer who wants to buy land to build a unique concept independent firm, a cafe. She actually buys land owned by Kim Jeong Ho, a former prosecutor and Yu Ri's friend since school, they eventually get involved together for legal handling.

Not only that, Kim Yu Ri also invites Kim Jeong Ho to investigate corruption and the death of her father. You can watch the full story of this 16-episode drama on VIU, KLovers.

5. ONE DOLLAR LAWYER (2022)

Korean Drama ONE DOLLAR LAWYER / Credit Photo: IMDb

Drama ONE DOLLAR LAWYER tells the story of Cheon Ji Hun (Namkoong Min), a lawyer known for charging only 1000 Won or about one dollar for his services.

Cheon Ji Hun is a highly skilled lawyer. In fact, he fights against rich lawyers and clients who intend to break the law. You can watch this 12-episode drama on Disney+ Hotstar, KLovers!

6. BAD PROSECUTOR (2022)

Korean Drama BAD PROSECUTOR / Credit Photo: IMDb

BAD PROSECUTOR is the first legal drama starring D.O. EXO, KLovers. BAD PROSECUTOR will tell the story of Jin Jung (D.O. EXO), a prosecutor who advocates for the weak to pursue justice. However, he uses deceptive tactics when he is going to prosecute those who violate the law or abuse their power.

Jin Jung prefers to use his tactics by relying on deception rather than legal practice. Therefore, Jin Jung is labeled and known as a rogue prosecutor. Nevertheless, he can solve cases in his own unusual way. You can watch this drama about a prosecutor for 12 episodes on VIU, KLovers.

7. LAW SCHOOL (2021)

Korean Drama LAW SCHOOL / Credit Photo: IMDb

Korean Drama LAW SCHOOL tells the story of second-year law students at Hankuk University's Law School. However, a series of students there must get involved in real legal cases when their professor becomes a murder suspect.

Not only that, this drama also presents other legal conflicts involving some of the students. You can watch the full story on NETFLIX for 16 episodes, KLovers!

8. HYENA (2020)

Korean Drama HYENA / Credit Photo: IMDb

This drama will tell the story of two lawyers, Yoon Hee Jae and Jung Geum, who compete with each other. Before they compete fiercely, they used to be a couple.

The animosity occurred because they knew each other's identities and professions. Jung Geum hid her identity as Kim Hee Sun, also known as Hyena, which suited her character. Jung Geum is a lawyer who always pursues money and success by any means necessary. Thus, Jung Geum Ja has upper-class clients.

You can watch the full story of HYENA drama for 16 episodes on NETFLIX, KLovers!

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