13 Must-Watch Legal K-Dramas Released in 2022
Legal dramas are popular for a reason- they’re captivating and suspenseful. The legal proceedings in different legal shows are full of surprises and wittiness, keeping viewers on the edge of their seats. ..
If you’re curious about the current legal dramas airing in Korea, look no further. Here are the best Korean legal dramas released this year so get your popcorn ready and enjoy! ..
Juvenile Justice
Shim Eun-seok is a highly respected judge with an irritable personality who despises juvenile offenders. She is appointed as the judge at the Yeonhwa District Court.
Eun-seok is a tough and uncompromising woman who imposes her beliefs on punishment and justice on minor offenders. She constantly breaks customs and administers the punishment she deems fit for the crimes. ..
The Law Café
Kim Jeong-ho is a former prosecutor who now owns a building. He met Yu-ri, a lawyer with a four-dimensional personality, when he was hired as a prosecutor. Jeong-ho was great at prosecuting cases but quit his job because of the corruption scandal involving his father. Yu-ri helped Jeong-ho get back on his feet and now they are together.
Yu-ri is an excellent lawyer who despises injustice. She quit her job to fulfill her lifelong dream of opening a café where she serves coffee and offers legal advice to the customers. Jeong-ho and Yu-ri are childhood friends; coincidentally, Jeong-ho becomes her proprietor.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Woo Young-woo, played by Park Eun-bin, tells her life story with Asperger’s Syndrome. She is different due to her condition, which makes it difficult for her to socialize and build relationships with workmates and friends. This show details the struggles Woo Young-woo experiences as she tries to find a place in the world and make a difference.
She is a highly intelligent and creative woman who is able to remember information extremely well. She is also a fierce advocate, able to hold her own in court.
Why Her
Jung Soo-jae is a law student with a past that haunts her. She’s been in love with Oh Soo-jae for years, but she can’t seem to get him out of her head. When they finally meet, their chemistry is electric. But Oh Soo-jae has a secret that could destroy their relationship if it gets out.
She has an ambitious desire to succeed but is self-righteous and principled. She gets involved in an unfortunate case that leads to her demotion to become a law professor. She develops a love interest in Gong Chan (Hwang In-youp), a man with a painful experience with the justice system, who owns a bar. She falls for Gong Chan, the owner of the bar where she works, after getting involved in an unfortunate case. However, her idealism clashes with his cynicism about the justice system and their relationship begins to unravel as they both try to navigate their way through complicated waters. ..
Military Prosecutor Doberman
Do-joon (Jung Woo-bin) is a young prosecutor who has always been interested in the military. He is determined to become a successful prosecutor and make more money. However, his goals are constantly opposed by his colleague, Baek-joon (Ahn Bo-hyun). Baek-joon wants Do-joon to focus on the cases that are important and not get wrapped up in the money aspect of prosecutions.
By contrast, Cha Woo-in (Jo Bo-ah) is a prosecutor who has revenge on her mind when she joins Bae-man’s team. Regardless, the two prosecutors find a way to work together and bring down a wave of corruption in the military.
Big Mouth
As he investigates the case, Park discovers that there are many secrets and conspiracies at play, and he is soon in for a race against time to clear his name before the public is convinced that he was framed.
In a story about a con artist, the protagonist is sent to prison after being caught with fraudulent charges on his credit card. His wife, a strong and willful nurse, helps him get through the tough times by working together to find the truth.
Again My Life
Kim Hee-woo is a prosecutor who works hard and passes his bar examination despite his low high school grades. He becomes a passionate prosecutor determined to take down the corrupt. He is mysteriously killed while looking into a case of corruption involving a politician but somehow gets a second chance when he is restored to life.
Hee-woo struggles to complete his education and find out what happened to him. He meets Kim Hee-ah, and together they search for the truth about his death. They uncover rich and powerful players involved in Hee-woo’s death. ..
One-Dollar Lawyer
Cheon Ji-hun is a brilliant lawyer who charges his clients a retainer fee of one US dollar, (10,000 won). He fights against the wealthy accused with the intent of escaping the law using their money and hiring expensive lawyers. ..
After his grandfather sends him to learn from him, Kim Ji-eun’s life intertwines with Baek Ma-ri. The two share a close relationship, and their lives change after meeting each other.
Bad Prosecutor
Jin Jung is a young man who is determined to bring justice to the people. He has no regard for political law, standardization, or sincerity in his quest to take down the corrupt wealthy people and their criminal organizations. Jin Jung is a determined young man who is committed to bringing justice to the people.
He works at the Central District office where Shin Ah-ra (Lee Se-hee) is a partner, and Oh Do-hwan (Ha Joon) is an elite prosecutor who believes in power and money. Shin Ah-ra believes in the importance of objectivity and following protocol, while Do-hwan will do anything to achieve success and promotion in the office. ..
Insider
In a world where the judiciary is seen as a symbol of justice, judicial trainee Kin Yo-han must fight to survive in a place where corruption is rampant. With his fellow inmates constantly trying to destroy him, Kin must use all his skills and courage to survive.
After being betrayed by his friends and fellow inmates, he uses his wits and exceptional fighting skills to survive in the lawless prison. He vows to get revenge on his betrayers and use whatever means necessary to achieve his goals. ..
Doctor Lawyer
Han Yi-han is a highly successful cardiothoracic and general surgeon who had a high success rate until one of his patients lost their life and his medical license was revoked.
Yo-han has successfully defended patients and professionals in a number of medical malpractice cases. He is passionate about helping those who have been wronged and is committed to providing justice for the victims.
May It Please the Court
One day, he is called to the office of his old friend and mentor, Jang Hwan-kyu (Jung Woo-bin), who has been diagnosed with a terminal illness. Jang tells Noh that he has decided to end his life, but before he dies, he asks Noh to help him win a case against a powerful business rival. Noh is hesitant at first, but after hearing Jang’s story and seeing the power of litigation in action, he decides to take on the case. He is able to win the case and make his old friend proud.
She successfully defends a pharmaceutical company manufacturing dangerous birth control pills, but a problem occurs, and she gets arrested for manipulating a victim to attempt suicide. She gets suspended for one year and is forced to work as a public prosecutor.
The Empire
Han Hye-ryul is a highly respected and highly-placed law enforcement official who comes from a powerful and influential family. She is the chief of the Central District Prosecutor’s office special investigation unit.
She is a highly successful prosecutor who has been able to break free from her family’s influence and achieve success in her career. Despite this, she is determined to continue working hard and break free from her family’s influence. This comes at a high price, as she must overcome the challenges of being independent and working towards promotion to the Prosecutor General.
- The Crown
- The People v. O.J. Simpson
- The People v. George Zimmerman
- The People v. Michael Brown
- The People v. Freddie Gray
- The People vs OJ Simpson: American Crime Story 7. Master of None 8. Stranger Things 9. Better Things 10. Veep
