I’m sure many of you find the law is a boring subject but when it comes to Korean dramas it makes everything interesting and unique. If you are someone who loves and enjoy watching legal Korean drama you are in the right place. Here, I’ll share with you the top legal Korean dramas that you should watch.
The Devil Judge (2021)
Episode: 16
Cast: Ji Sung, Kim Min Jung, Park Jin Young, Park Gyu Young
It is a criminal law drama where the story revolves around Kang Yo Han (Ji Sung) who is a chief judge and he shows no mercy toward punishing the dishonest, corrupt, and greedy men. However, he himself has a mysterious secret. Jung Sun A (Kim Min Jung) is a smart and beautiful executive director of the Social Responsibility Foundation. She has the power to control and influence the leader of the country.
Vincenzo (2021)
Episode: 20
Cast: Song Joong Ki, Jeon Yeo Bin, Ok Taecyeon
Vincenzo Koran drama is portraying the genres of Law and Crime. The story revolves around Vincenzo Cassano (Song Joong Ki) and Lawyer Hong Cha Young (Jeon Yeo Bin) where they are fighting against the Babel group. Vincenzo Cassano is an Italian consigliere who works for the Mafia. After his adopted father’s death, he returns to South Korea for a mission. However Cha Young is a bold and fearless lawyer who can do anything to win a case. Vincenzo is one of the top legal Korean dramas that you should watch.
Taxi Driver (2021)
Episode: 16
Cast: Lee Je Hoon, Esom, Kim Eui Sung, Pyo Ye Jin
Taxi Driver is based on the webtoon “The Deluxe Taxi” by Carlos and Lee Jae Jin. It is the story of Kim Do Ki (Lee Je Hoon) and his team (rainbow). Deluxe taxi is not an ordinary taxi, they offer a special “revenge-call” service to their clients who were abused and mistreated by someone. Meanwhile, Ha Na (Esom) is a prosecutor who is investigating Rainbow Taxi.
Innocent Defendant (2017)
Episode: 18
Cast: Ji Sung, Uhm Ki Joon, Kwon Yu Ri, Oh Chang Seok, Uhm Hyun Kyung
It is the story of prosecutor Park Jung Woo (Ji Sung). One morning he wakes up and finds himself locked at the police station. Jung Woo is accused of killing his wife Ji Soo (Son Yeo Eun) and daughter Ha Yeon (Shin Rin Ah) and is sentenced to death. However, he was continuously denying that and struggling to prove his innocence. One day he plans to run away from prison with his prison squad. Innocent Defendant is one of the top legal Korean dramas that you should watch.
One The Woman (2021)
Episode: 16
Cast: Lee Ha Nee, Lee Sang Yoon, Lee Won Keun, Jin Seo Yun
The story revolves around the corrupt prosecutor Jo Yeon Joo (Lee Ha Nee) who is very good at her work and now she is pretending to be someone else. She loses her memory in an accident. Now she begins to live as a daughter-in-law of Yumin Group Kang Mi Na (Lee Ha Nee) of a chaebol family, who looks just like her.
Lawless Lawyer (2018)
Episode: 16
Cast: Lee Joon Gi, Seo Yea Ji, Lee Hye Young, Choi Min Soo
It is a legal-thriller drama where the story revolves around Bang Sang Pil (Lee Joon Gi). He is a former gangster but now turned lawyer. After the murder of his mother, he was raised by his Uncle. He was fighting for justice for his mother. Ha Jae Yi (Seo Yea Ji) is a lawyer but her law license was suspended because beats up a judge in court. Together both the lawyers fought for justice. Seo Yea Ji is one of the most versatile Korean actresses.
Touch Your Heart (2019)
Episode: 16
Cast: Lee Dong Wook, Yoo In Na, Lee Sang Woo, Son Sung Yoon
The story revolves around Oh Yeon Seo (Yoo In Na) is an actress who doesn’t have acting skills. She gets into a scandal and her career starts declining. Yeon Seo wants to work in a top law drama but the screenwriter asks her to get experience for this role. To get the experience, she joined a law firm and became a secretary of lawyer Kwon Jung Rok (Lee Dong Wook).
Stranger (2017), (2020)
Episode: 16
Cast: Cho Seung Woo, Bae Doo Na, Yoo Jae Myung, Lee Joon Hyuk,
Stranger is the story of a prosecutor Hwang Shi Mok (Cho Seung Woo) and a police Lieutenant Han Yeo Jin (Bae Doo Na). They work together to eliminate corruption at the prosecutor’s office and solve a serial murder case. Stranger is one of the top legal Korean dramas that you should watch.
Hyena (2020)
Episode: 16
Cast: Joo Ji Hoon, Kim Hye Soo
Hyena story revolves around two lawyers who work for the top 1% of society. Yoon Hee Jae (Joo Ji Hoon) is a lawyer who is very smart and confident at his job. However, Jung Geum Ja (Kim Hye Soo) is a lawyer who can do anything to win the case and her only focus is to earn money.
Suspicious Partner (2017)
Episode: 40 (30 min/ep)
Cast: Ji Chang Wook, Nam Ji Hyun, Kwon Nara, Choi Tae Joon
The story revolves around prosecutor Noh Ji Wook (Ji Chang Wook) but he ended up changing his profession to an attorney. Eun Bong Hee (Nam Ji Hyun) is a prosecutor trainee at Ji Wook’s office. She became the prime suspect of his ex-boyfriend’s death and Noh Ji Wook defended her case.
Law School (2021)
Episode: 16
Cast: Kim Myung Min, Kim Bum, Ryu Hye Young, Lee Jung Eun
Law School is the story of law students who are involved in an unexpected murder case. Yang Jong Hoon (Kim Myung Min) is a former prosecutor but now he is a professor at a law school. He is very straightforward and doesn’t care what others think of him. Meanwhile, Kang Sol A (Ryoo Hye Young) and Han Joon Hwi (Kim Beom) are first-year students.
While You Were Sleeping (2017)
Episode: 16
Cast: Lee Jong Suk, Bae Suzy, Jung Hae In, Lee Sang Yeon, Shin Jae Ha, Ko Sung Hee
Jung Jae Chan (Lee Jong Suk) is a rookie prosecutor and he lives with his brother. Hong Joo (Bae Suzy) is Jae Chan’s neighbor and she lives with her mother who owns a pork restaurant. Hong Joo can see the future death of people in her dreams. Han Woo Tak (Jung Hae In) is a police officer. This drama will give you second lead syndrome.
Your Honor (2018)
Episodes: 32
Cast: Yoon Shi Yoon, Lee Yoo Young, Kwon Na Ra, Park Byung Eun
Your Honor is the story of twin brothers Han Soo Ho and Han Kang Ho (Yoon Shi Yoon) who are living completely different lives. Han Soo Ho became the youngest judge however his twin brother Han Kang Ho has five criminal records. One day Kang Ho realized that Soo Ha had disappeared so he decide to take over his judge’s position.
Suits (2018)
Episodes: 16
Cast: Jang Dong Gun, Park Hyung Sik, Jin Hee Kyung, Chae Jung An, Go Sung Hee, Choi Gwi Hwa
Suit Korean drama story revolves around Choi Kang Seok (Jang Dong Gun) who is the legendary lawyer at the Kang & Ham Law Firm. Go Yeon Woo (Park Hyung Sik) is very intelligent and his dream is to become a lawyer. Kang Seok was also impressed with Yeon Woo’s memory and intelligence so he decide to hire him in his law firm as a rookie lawyer.
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