Smart and Charismatic, Here are 8 Korean Actors who Successfully Played Lawyers in Korean Dramas: Including Lee Jong Suk - Park Eun Bin

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Delia Ervi Rahmawati

Being an actor is not easy. They have to portray characters different from their real selves. In addition, they also have to understand the character in order to bring it to life. Of course, this is one of the most important parts of acting.

There are many challenging roles for actors. One example is playing a lawyer in a film or Korean drama. It's not easy because besides understanding the character's personality, they also have to memorize long dialogues. As lawyers, they have to memorize a lot of dialogue about laws.

It turns out that there are some actors who dare to take on this role. One of them is Park Eun Bin who successfully showcased her acting skills. Besides Park Eun Bin, which other Korean actors have played lawyers in Korean dramas? Let's find out here!

1. Lee Joon Gi

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Lee Joon Gi is a South Korean actor born on April 17, 1982. He started his career by playing small roles in films and dramas before finally getting the opportunity to become a lead actor in 2005.

Lee Joon Gi once starred in a Korean drama called LAWLESS LAWYER which aired in 2018. In this drama, Lee Joon Gi played the role of Bong Sang Pil, a man who used to be a gang member but is now a lawyer. As a lawyer, he is not afraid to pursue justice in his own style, by seeking help from his gangster friends and challenging the legal system.

2. Lee Jun Ho

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Lee Jun Ho is a member of the boy group 2PM. He was born on January 25, 1990, in Seoul, South Korea. He made his debut in 2008. In addition to being an idol, Lee Jun Ho is also active in the acting world.

In 2019, he had the opportunity to play the lead role in a Korean drama called CONFESSION. In this drama, he played the role of Choi Do Hyun, a lawyer who used to have a heart disease but has received a transplant. He tries to seek justice for his father. Choi Do Hyun's father was sentenced to death for allegedly being involved in a murder case. He tries to uncover the truth behind this case.

3. Park Eun Bin

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Park Eun Bin is a South Korean actress born on September 4, 1992. She started her career in the entertainment industry as a child actress in 1998. Currently, she often takes on leading roles in many Korean dramas.

Park Eun Bin had the opportunity to participate in the Korean drama titled EXTRAORDINARY ATTORNEY WOO which aired in 2022. In this drama, Park Eun Bin played the role of Woo Young Woo, a genius lawyer who has autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Because of this, she is often underestimated by many people, including her fellow lawyers. However, Woo Young Woo always manages to impress many people with her ability to solve cases.

4. Song Joong Ki

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You must be familiar with this actor, right? Song Joong Ki is an actor born on September 19, 1985. He has been active as an actor since 2008. In addition to focusing on acting, he has also been a member of the variety show RUNNING MAN.

In 2021, Song Joong Ki starred in the Korean drama titled VINCENZO which aired on tvN. In this drama, he played the role of Vincenzo Cassano, a clever lawyer who works as an advisor to a prominent mafia association in Italy. He decides to return to South Korea to search for the hidden gold that is buried in an apartment building. However, the apartment building is said to become the property of a large corporation. He also solves missions to uncover crimes.

5. Lee Jong Suk

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Lee Jong Suk is a South Korean actor born on September 14, 1989. He has been active as an actor since 2005. He has appeared in music videos of several famous Korean singers. He is known as a versatile actor who can master any role he plays.

He starred in the Korean drama BIG MOUTH which aired in 2022 on MBC. In this drama, Lee Jong Suk plays the role of Park Chang Ho, a lawyer who is considered incompetent and often experiences defeat in court. One day, he is suddenly accused of being involved in a major crime in Korea. He is imprisoned because of that accusation. In prison, Park Chang Ho shows his clever side to uncover the truth of this case within the prison.

6. Seo Hyun Jin

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Seo Hyun Jin is an actress who was born on February 27, 1985. Initially, she debuted as an idol with the girl group M.I.L.K in 2001. However, after the group disbanded, she focused on acting. Seo Hyun Jin has often appeared in several famous dramas.

In 2022, Seo Hyun Jin had the opportunity to play the lead role in the Korean drama titled WHY HER? which aired on SBS. In this drama, she played the role of Oh Soo Jae, a lawyer with strong ambition and great abilities. She works at the best law firm in Korea. However, there are many people who try to ruin her career. She must try to solve various problems because of that.

7. Namgoong Min

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You all know this actor, right? Namgoong Min is a South Korean actor who was born on March 12, 1978. He has starred in many famous Korean dramas and films. Each of his projects tends to have high ratings.

Namgoong Min once played the lead role in the Korean drama titled ONE DOLLAR LAWYER which aired in 2022. In this drama, he played the role of Cheon Ji Hun, a lawyer with a laid-back demeanor. For every case he solves, he only asks for one dollar as payment. However, behind his laid-back demeanor, he actually hides a deep sadness.

8. Lee Dong Wook

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Lastly, there's Lee Dong Wook. He was born on November 6, 1981, in Seoul, South Korea. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 1999. Until now, he is still actively appearing in several Korean dramas.

In 2019, Lee Dong Wook had the opportunity to participate in a Korean drama titled TOUCH YOUR HEART. In this drama, he played the role of Kwon Jung Rok, a lawyer with a cold and indifferent personality. He got a new secretary named Oh Yoon Seo, who turned out to be an actress who was offered a role in a legal-themed film. To understand the role better, he worked as a secretary for a lawyer.

Those are some Korean actors who successfully portrayed lawyers in Korean dramas. Which is your favorite actor?

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