K-Drama

7 Legal K-Dramas with Brilliant Leads Who Solve Cases & Steal Hearts

7 Legal K-Dramas with Brilliant Leads Who Solve Cases & Steal Hearts
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When every legal case is a thrilling mystery.

It is always exciting to follow the in and out of court adventures of various legal professionals such as lawyers, judges, attorneys, or prosecutors. In fictional universes, they are usually portrayed as these fierce fighters for justice and equality for all before the law. On top of that, they tend to have a special kind of charm that makes your heart beat faster.

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If such a lead sounds right up your alley, here are seven legal K-dramas for your enjoyable evening binge.

May It Please the Court (2022)

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IMDb rating: 7.3/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Hulu

Noh Chak-Hee is a ruthless and ambitious corporate lawyer. But after a case goes wrong, she must step down and work as a public defender, a job she despises. In the new office, Chak-Hee is teamed up with a bright and noble lawyer who is investigating a string of murders.

Divorce Attorney Shin (2023)

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IMDb rating: 7.5/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Shin Sung-han went from being a genius pianist to a genius divorce attorney who always brings victory to his clients. Even the most complicated cases are just a fun puzzle for Sung-han.

Lawless Lawyer (2018)

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IMDb rating: 7.6/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Viki, iQIYI, WeTV

Bong Sang-pil is a gang member-turned-attorney who seems to know every loophole in the law and is not afraid to use it to get a win for his clients. Ha Jae-yi is a public defender with high moral principles. One day, she loses job after exposing a corrupt judge in court and teams up with Sang-pil to found their own law firm.

Again My Life (2022)

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IMDb rating: 7.7/10

Where to stream: Prime Video, Viki

Kim Hee-woo is a smart prosecutor and genius strategist who picks up a fight against a powerful corrupt politician. For that, the politician kills him. Fortunately, he doesn't die, but wakes up a few years back with all the memories of what happened. Now Hee-woo has plenty of time to take his enemy down.

One Dollar Lawyer (2022)

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IMDb rating: 7.9/10

Where to stream: Disney+, Hulu, Wavve

Chun Ji-hoon is no ordinary lawyer. He fights inequality by charging only 1000 won ($1) for his services and is not afraid to fight against the most privileged. More importantly, he does it all with unparalleled style.

Stranger (2017-2020)

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IMDb rating: 8.4/10

Where to stream: Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+

Hwang Si-mok is an exceptionally skilled prosecutor who lacks empathy and is not interested in power games. Han Yeo-jin is a passionate police lieutenant. Together, they investigate a stabbing that turns out to be part of a huge corruption conspiracy.

Extraordinary Attorney Woo (2022)

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IMDb rating: 8.6/10

Where to stream: Netflix

Woo Young-woo is truly extraordinary. She is on the autism spectrum and socially awkward, but her dream is to become a top lawyer. Despite many struggles, she joins a big law firm and with her huge IQ and photographic memory soon proves herself as one of the best employees.