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Legal Korean Dramas
If you are a fan of law or investigation & are looking for a series that is based on legal issues, Kdramas have been made in the legal genre too. Here are some of the best legal dramas.
Legal Kdramas look upon the prosecution services, the law of South Korea, the corruptions & the power of the higher-up people. The best thing about these dramas is that they are fast-paced & have plot twists.
1. The Devil Judge
The drama is set in a dystopian version of Korea. Trials are held through a courtroom live show aired on television, where three judges come together to bring justice and peace. A heartless head trial judge, Kang Yo Han, is appointed to a chief judge.
Cast –
- Ji Sung as Kang Yo Han
- Kim Min Jung as Jung Sun Ah
- Park Jin Young as Kim Ga On
- Park Gyu Young as Yoon Soo Hyun
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
2. Military Prosecutor Doberman
The story of Do Bae Man, who became a military prosecutor for money and fame, however he looks forward to his retirement day, and Cha Woo In, who was born into a chaebol family and became a military prosecutor for revenge.
Cast –
- Ahn Bo Hyun as Do Bae Man
- Jo Bo Ah as Cha Woo In
- Oh Yeon Soo as Noh Hwa Young
- Kim Young Min as Yong Moon Goo
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
3. Defendant
Park Jung Woo is a prosecutor who has lost his memory and discovers that he is convicted on death row. He is now left with no option but to find the truth behind his condition and prove his innocence.
Cast –
- Ji Sung as Park Jung Woo
- Uhm Ki Joon as Cha Sun Ho
- Kwon Yu Ri as Seo Eun Hye
- Oh Chang Seok as Kang Joon Hyuk
No. Of Episodes – 18
Watch On – Viki
4. Stranger
Hwang Shi Mok, a prosecutor finds him in a murder case. He meets Police Lieutenant Yeo Jin at a murder crime scene. They work together to wipe out corruption at the prosecutor’s office and solve a serial murder case.
Cast –
- Jo Seung Woo as Hwang Shi Mok
- Bae Doo Na as Han Yeo Jin
- Lee Joon Hyuk as Seo Dong Jae
- Shin Hye Sun as Young Eun Soo
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
5. Law School
Set in Hankuk University Law School, the drama tells the story of students and professors in the law school who come across an unprecedented case. A professor is arrested as a suspect & his students work together to reveal the truth.
Cast –
- Kim Myung Min as Yang Jong Hoon
- Kim Bum as Han Joon Hwi
- Ryu Hye Young as Kang Sol
- Lee Jung Eun as Kim Eun Sook
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
6. Partners For Justice
Baek Beom is a forensic doctor working for 10 years, he is excellent with his work, but does not open his mind to other people. Eun Sol is a rookie prosecutor with a bright personality and comes from a wealthy family. They both try to catch a serial killer.
7. I Hear Your Voice
Hye Sung becomes a lawyer & comes to a realization about society and justice after meeting Park Soo Ha, a boy who reads other people’s thoughts, and Cha Kwan Woo, an innocent lawyer who lives a disciplined life. Together they solve the toughest cases.
8. One Ordinary Day
The drama explores the criminal justice system through the story of an ordinary college student who suddenly becomes a prime suspect in a murder case of a woman & a lawyer who barely passed the bar exam trying to help him.
Cast –
- Kim Soo Hyun as Kim Hyun Soo
- Cha Seung Won as Shin Joong Han
- Lee Seol as Seo Soo Jin
- Yang Kyung Won as Park Doo Shik
No. Of Episodes – 8
Watch On – Viu
9. Class Of Lies
Hangul: 미스터 기간제
Year: 2019
A murder case brings down a lawyer who usually wins a lot of cases. To get his honour back, he gets a temporary job as a teacher at the high school connected to the case. He begins to witness the crimes that take place & tries to protect victims from their peers.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Yoon Kyun Sang as Gi Moo Hyuk
- Geum Sae Rok as Ha So Hyun
- Lee Jun Young as Yoo Beom Jin
- Choi Yoo Hwa as Cha Hyun Jung
No. Of Episodes: 16 (70 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
Short Review: The characters were chosen well, and they did a great job in their roles. The crime story and the way the writer made the reader look for the killer along with the main character was great. People who like crime shows should watch it.
10. Hyena
Yoon Hee Jae and Jung Geum Ja are lawyers who work for the top 1% of society. Jung Geum Ja is a lawyer, who is after money only. She wins her cases using any means necessary. Yoon Hee Jae is an elite lawyer, who is smart and confident at his job.
Cast –
- Joo Ji Hoon as Yoon Hee Jae
- Kim Hye Soo as Jung Geum Ja
- Lee Kyung Young as Song Pil Joong
- Kim Ho Jung as Kim Min Joo
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
11. Bad Prosecutor
The story is about a prosecutor named Jin Jung who is armed with bad manners and delinquency. He relies sometimes on expedient action and trickery. He will stand on the side of the weak and fight against the wicked for justice.
Cast –
- Doh Kyung Soo as Jin Jung
- Lee Se Hee as Shin Ah Ra
- Ha Joon as Oh Do Hwan
- Joo Bo Young as Baek Eun Ji
No. Of Episodes – 12
Watch On – Viki
12. Juvenile Justice
A judge who hates juvenile offenders becomes the newly appointed judge of a juvenile court. A victim of juvenile crime in her youth, she faces various cases involving youths, which helps her discover what it truly means to be an adult.
Cast –
- Kim Hye Soo as Shim Eun Seok
- Kim Mu Yeol as Cha Tae Joo
- Lee Sung Min as Kang Won Joong
- Lee Jung Eun as Na Geun Hee
No. Of Episodes – 10
Watch On – Netflix
13. One Dollar Lawyer
Cheon Ji Hun is a lawyer who charges only 1,000 won (approximately $0.75) for his service, but he is one of the most skilled lawyers around. He isn’t afraid of facing off against the rich and powerful who use expensive lawyers to escape the law.
Cast –
- Namkoong Min as Cheon Ji Hoon
- Kim Ji Eun as Baek Ma Ri
- Choi Dae Hoon as Seo Min Hyuk
- Lee Deok Hwa as Baek Hyun Moo
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Disney+
14. Suspicious Partner
Ji Wook is a perfect prosecutor. Bong Hee is a prosecutor trainee. She is assigned to work under Ji Wook. They work together on a mysterious case involving a sly psychopath murderer. As they’re working as a team, they develop affection between them.
15. Lawless Lawyer
Hangul: 무법 변호사
Year: 2018
The Lawless Law Firm is made up of Sang Pil, a former gangster turned lawyer who wants to get revenge for his mother, and Jae Yi, a lawyer with a good reputation. Together, they use the law to fight for justice against the corrupt judge Cha Moon Sook and her associates.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Lee Joon Gi as Bong Sang Pil
- Seo Ye Ji as Ha Jae Yi
- Lee Hye Young as Cha Moon Sook
- Choi Min Soo as Ahn Oh Joo
No. Of Episodes: 16 (65 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
Short Review: The drama has a unique plot and characters that are well-written. The lead actor gives a great performance, and the mix of court cases and personal problems keeps the audience interested. For fans of legal dramas and action shows, this is a must-see.
16. Confession
When Do Hyun was a boy, he had a heart disease. He spent most of his childhood in a hospital. He miraculously had a chance for a heart transplant. Right after the heart transplant, his father was accused of murder. To investigate his father’s case, he now works as a lawyer.
Cast –
- Lee Jun Ho as Choi Do Hyun
- Shin Hyun Bin as Ha Yoo Ri
- Yoo Jae Myung as Gi Chun Ho
- Nam Ki Ae as Madame Jin
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Free Streaming Sites
17. Welcome 2 Life
The story about a selfish lawyer who helps people who want to take advantage of the law. One day he enters into a parallel universe due to an unfortunate accident and begins to live a completely new life as an upright prosecutor.
Cast –
- Rain as Lee Jae Sang
- Im Ji Yeon as Ra Shi On
- Kwak Shi Yang as Goo Dong Taek
- Seo Hye Rin as Woo Young Ye
No. Of Episodes – 32
Watch On – Viki
18. Doctor Lawyer
The drama is about a genius surgeon who becomes a medical malpractice lawyer after losing everything from a fabricated surgery and a prosecutor in the medical crime division of the Seoul Central District Prosecutors’ Office.
Cast –
- So Ji Sub as Han Yi Han
- Shin Sung Rok as Jayden Lee
- Im Soo Hyang as Geum Seok Young
- Lee Joo Bin as Im Yu Na
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Disney+
19. May It Please The Court
The drama depicts two lawyers Noh Chak Hee, who is merciless with a 92% win rate and Jwa Si Baek who’s into water and fire. They are forced to work together after they uncover a series of conspiracies that will derail their cases.
Cast –
- Jung Ryeo Won as Noh Chak Hee
- Lee Kyu Hyung as Jwa Si Baek
- Jung Jin Young as Jang Ki Do
- Kim Hye Eun as Oh Ha Ran
No. Of Episodes – 12
Watch On – Disney+
20. Solomon’s Perjury
Hangul: 솔로몬의 위증
Year: 2016
On Christmas night, a student died after falling off the roof of the school. The police decided that he had killed himself. Later, the students decide to hold a trial at school to find out what really happened. At the trial, ugly truths about the case come out.
Rating:
Main Cast (Characters):
- Kim Hyun Soo as Ko Seo Yeon
- Jang Dong Yoon as Han Ji Hoon
- Seo Ji Hoon as Bae Joon Young
- Seo Young Joo as Lee So Woo
No. Of Episodes: 12 (60 min. each)
Streaming Options (region-specific):
Short Review: A gripping and intense drama that keeps you on the edge of your seat from beginning to end. The actors give great performances, and the twists in the story will keep you guessing until the very end. It’s a must-see for people who like dark dramas.
21. Diary of a Prosecutor
The stories of overworked prosecutors’ daily lives in the fictional city of Jinyoung, South Korea. Sun Woong works as a prosecutor & appears to be relaxed. Myung Joo is an elite prosecutor who is sent to a branch office.
Cast –
- Lee Sun Kyun as Lee Sun Woong
- Jung Ryeo Won as Cha Myung Joo
- Lee Sung Jae as Jo Min Ho
- Lee Sang Hee as Oh Yoon Jin
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Viki
22. Suits
A well-known corporate lawyer at a prestigious firm takes a chance by hiring a high school dropout who studied for and passed the bar exam under a fake name but doesn’t have a law degree but is always creative to help him with high-stakes cases.
Cast –
- Jang Dong Gun as Choi Kang Seok
- Park Hyung Sik as Go Yun Woo
- Jin Hee Kyung as Kang Ha Yun
- Chae Jung An as Hong Da Ham
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
23. Extraordinary Attorney Woo
The drama is about a brilliant 27-year-old lawyer with Asperger’s syndrome. She graduated from Seoul National University for both college and law school. However, she still finds herself struggling when it comes to social interactions.
Cast –
- Park Eun Bin as Woo Young Woo
- Kang Tae Oh as Lee Joon Ho
- Kang Ki Young as Jung Myung Seok
- Jeon Bae Soo as Woo Gwang Ho
No. Of Episodes – 16
Watch On – Netflix
24. Miss Hammurabi
Park Cha Oh Reum is a newly appointed judge. She is always on the lookout for injustice and can profoundly empathize with others. Compared to her Ba Reun is a cool-headed man of principle and he is displeased with her who is sympathetic when it comes to cases.
Wrapping Up
So, these were the top law dramas that you can start watching now. You can watch most of them on Netflix & Viki. If not, watch them on free websites. Let the game of binge-watch begin.
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