Over the years, K-Dramas have included many legal-themed series with gripping storylines and nail-biting plots. They give viewers a glimpse into the country’s legal system, mixing it up with intriguing characters as lawyers and prosecutors. Legal K-dramas have taught a variety of genres in each series, including romance and thrillers. The kinds of cases presented, the backstories, and the climax of these dramas promise to keep viewers hooked until the end.
Some more popular legal K-dramas include Extraordinary Attorney Woo, Law School, Juvenile Justice, and others. Most recently added to this series set is the upcoming JTBC drama Queen of Divorce, starring Lee Ji-Ah and Kang Ki-Young. Each of these series covers a variety of exciting topics.
Check out our recommendations for the best legal K-dramas.
Queen of Divorce
Queen of Divorce is an upcoming K-drama that premieres on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 8:50 p.m. KST on JTBC. The series follows the story of a woman Kim Sa-Ra. She is the team leader of the divorce settlement office Solution. After her husband’s betrayal, she helps people in difficult divorce situations. She further collaborates with a business partner and the company’s advisory lawyer, Dong Ki-Joon (Kang Ki-Young), to punish bad spouses. The drama is also available to stream on Viki.
Extraordinary Attorney Woo
Extraordinary Attorney Woo is a critically acclaimed K-drama that follows the story of a young female lawyer, Woo Young-Woo (Park Eun-Bin). A shining graduate from law school, she suffers from a form of autism spectrum disorder, which affects her daily interactions. The drama centers around her making her way into the legal system and life with her creative thought processes and humility. Meanwhile, viewers can also stream the series on Netflix.
Law School
Law School is a popular legal K-drama that premiered on April 14, 2021. The story centers itself around a gruesome murder incident at a prestigious law school. A professor and his ambitious students do everything they can to investigate and bring justice. The cast includes Kim Myung-Min, Kim Bum, Ryu Hye-Young, Lee Jung-Eun, Lee Soo-Kyung, David Lee, and several other popular stars. The drama is available to stream on Netflix.
Juvenile Justice
Juvenile Justice follows the story of a judge, Shim Eun-Seok (Kim Hye-Soo), who absolutely hates juvenile offenders due to her past experiences. The series allows viewers to gain insight into various cases concerned with the subject matter and how it impacts Eun-Seok to change or deliver her verdict. The drama offers a glimpse into societal issues and pressures that lead juveniles to commit crimes. It premiered on February 25, 2022, and is available to stream on Netflix.
The Devil Judge
The Devil Judge is an interesting legal K-drama that premiered on July 3, 2021. The series takes place in the dystopian version of present-day Korea, where people openly go against leaders and influencers. Chief Judge Kang Yo-Han (Ji Sung) asserts the need for change in a courtroom that is converted into a reality show. He earns the nickname “Devil Judge” due to his merciless punishment of the guilty. Meanwhile, Jung Sun-Ah (Kim Min-Jung), a CSR foundation director, becomes his rival. The series is available to stream on Netflix and Viki.
Diary of a Prosecutor
Diary of a Prosecutor follows a group of prosecutors’ daily lives and routines. They face multiple challenges while handling a variety of cases. The story centers around ambitious prosecutor Cha Myung-Joo (Jung Ryeo-Won), who gets transferred to a small branch office in a provincial town. There, she crosses paths with fellow prosecutor Lee Sun-Woong (Lee Sun-Kyung), who has an entirely different outlook on life. The drama also stars Lee Sung Jae, Lee Sang-Hee, Kim Kwang-Gyu, Jeon Sung-Woo, and others. It premiered on December 16, 2019, and is available to stream on Netflix and Apple TV+.
Other interesting legal K-dramas include Divorce Attorney Shin, Lawless Lawyer, Suspicious Partner, Witch at Court, While You Were Sleeping, Hyena, and several others.
